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D8hXDsv3TG-i2dvzgY5kLQ	[ "Upper-scale Jazz venue. I've never eaten here, but i've seen some great talent. Mostly lounge and modern Jazz.", "Great Jazz Venue especially if you want to see Classical New Orleans Jazz from regulars like Ellis Marsalis or Charmaine Neville. Food is very good in smallish area. Mainly because this is the sister of burger haven Port of Call although I prefer this better because there's some great pasta dishes and quite frankly I'm not a big fan of Port of Call's burgers. Music club is divided into two small floors and if you're lucky you can seep in the WiFi from the Coffee Bar next door.", "Awesome AWESOME music scene aside, I give 5 Stars here simply for their signature hurricanes called \"The Monsoon.\" \n\nI'll admit that I'm no weather man. I don't know the difference between snow vs. sleet, rain vs. showers, or thunder vs. lightning. Heck all I know is that I don't have to deal with that crap in sunny Cali. But I do know this about hurricanes vs. monsoons...\n\nMONSOONS ARE 32 LIQUID OUNCE TICKETS TO THE DRUNK TANK!! You bet your sweet ass these things put you down, better than anything that I've had on Bourbon St. \n\nBottom line is: Go for the Monsoons, stay for the music, end up in a threesome - or more - later that night.", "When in New Orleans, one thing you should do is to go see Astral Project at Snug Harbor. Located on Frenchmen St in the Faubourg Marigny, this local institution is a great, cozy space where lots of NOLA entertainers have played. Most of the tables and chairs are regular height. But in the back by the main entrance to music hall, there is one high table with barstools that makes you feel like you are on a perch overlooking everything else. Get those seats if you can. After the show, you can cruise the Marigny for all kinds of treats...\n\nCheck out their website for event calendar. And most times the musical acts play twice in the evening (i.e., an 8 and 10 pm show)...\n\n\nCharmaine Neville and Ellis Marsalis have regular gigs there and are worth checking out.\n\nThere is also a restaurant, but so far I've only gone to catch the jazz...", "Great district area. Not very far from French Quarter right next to Located on Frenchmen St in the Faubourg Marigny. Easy walk. Plenty of bars with jazz within a few blocks. Restaurant and bar will serve food then into small club to listen to local jazz. Friendly staff.", "the jazz club part is great. it's a really intimate, cozy space. i saw charmaine neville here a few years ago and it was fantastic. i'd say that the food in the adjoining restaurant is pretty unremarkable though. i mean, there are so many great places to eat in new orleans.", "NIce sophisticated place with a beautiful stage. Me and my mom saw the performance from upstares terrace, and I was able to be exactly above the piano player.\n\nMore of a social upscale place here than a night club. Sit and enojoy your cocktail and listen to the greatest music America ever made.\n\nYou feel the history and culture in the whole city. I wish LA was more like this city... not the bad government and the education part though.\n\nMos def worth a trip.", "i love this place! where else would a marsalis just \"pop in\" to perform along side his dad?!\n\ni love that there are mirrors that let you see the stage even from the very back of the mezzanine. i'd definitely recommend getting reservations if you're planning to see a show on the weekend, especially if it's a very renown performer. there are moments of cheese (neon Snug Harbor sign as background to the stage), but even those are endearing. \n\nmind you, i've never been to the restaurant, i'm only there for the jazz. i'm sure there are plenty of places in nola that are wonderful for food. combine with that the wonderful jazz here and you'll have an unforgettable evening!", "A New Orleans original, one of the best jazz clubs in the City. We saw Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble. Fine jazz, I will always remember tonight.\nNew Orleans is such a special place. When you go to Frenchmen Street you see the soul of the city without the tourists, the real deal, you see dancing in the streets barefoot in the rain, architecture indigenous to the City but grittier, more real. It's good for your soul. So is Snug Harbor.", "Kudos to Astral Project - they give a kickass jazz performance. Fun, affordable nightclub, not pushy with the drinks. Thanks for asking the cigar smoker to go outside!\n\nWe chose to cancel dinner reservations in favor of Adolfo's down the street. - I sincerely wish we'd been the first to review Snug Harbor's restaurant instead, but that's another story.\n\nSomebody please give this place's kitchen a review!" ]	[ 4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 4 ]	4.06
7-phzLGvYk5BLzs-3r5voQ	[ "In the mood for Greek food? Dont miss this hidden fantastic spot. Tucked away in a tiny strip mall on Veterans, this place has the best hummus I've ever had. I've had several dishes over the last few years: the Moussaka is terrific, the roasted potato soup is great....but I usually always come back to my favorite: the Acropolis salad. This salad has a little bit of everything, feta cheese, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumber, bell peppers, blue cheese, bacon, sunflower seeds, and a wonderful balsamic vinegrette. I usually add grilled chicken or grilled shrimp too. They have greek wines to pair with their menu. They also have some basics in case the kids arent into the traditional menu, such as oven roasted pizzas. The restaurant is family owned, Lenna and her son are usually bussing tables, taking orders, and working behind the bar the whole time. Love these guys and all they do!!", "I love this place! I would say since discovering it sometime post-Katrina I have tried to get there every couple of weeks. I have never had a bad meal there or taken anyone there that didn't love it. It's small and easy to miss on Vets but if you love Greek/Mediterranean don't miss one of Metairie's hidden gems!\n\nI think I have had just about everything on the menu so I'm going to give you a few of the absolute can't misses...\n\nSpinach cheese pie appetizers...these will absolutely melt in your mouth.\n\nStuffed grape leaves...also great. I've had better in my life but the best that I have had recently.\n\nGyro wraps and plates are always great. All of the entrees are very generous in their sizes. They have a very nice little side salad as well.\n\nSurprisingly the pizzas and lasagna are excellent. I once was with someone who had the lasagna and thought it was \"the best lasagna she had ever had\". I think they use ground veal instead of the typical ground beef.\n\nThe Chicken Acropolis is an amazing special when they offer it. You might even ask for it if it isn't listed as a special that night. It's like a Chicken Parm but with a Mediterranean twist of layers of spinach and veggies over the chicken and it's served over a bed of angel hair pasta. I will say they have a sweet red sauce which I know some people don't like but I'm a fan of it!\n\nOverall this is a great little place and very reasonable priced. The also offer a full bar and some Mediterranean wines & beers. If you are looking for a great meal at a great price check out Acropolis!", "This is a good Greek place to have a decent lunch if you are in the area. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but beening as I don't work very far away, I love stopping in now and then.", "Gotta love this place!\n\nThis place single handedly gave me the ability to introduce over five of my friends to ethnic food. In my opinion it is a treasure and one of the best restaurants to take your friends if you want to introduce them to something different besides burgers and cajun/creole food. (when you grow up eating Cajun in Louisiana, it is not ethnic in your case)\n\nPita bread here is of high quality. It is obviously fresh made and not something sitting in a bag for 2 or 3 days. Gyro meat here is also of exceptional quality. I have yet to try the Baklava though because I tend to be stuffed after eating so that is a tragedy. Give this place a shot!", "I love this place. Their 7 layer french onion soup is delicious. I've introduced several of my friends to this restaurant and they love it as well. I've been looking for a place similar to Acropolis in Dallas, but have not come across anything.\n\nI'll have to visit the next time I visit NOLA.", "I've driven by this place about a thousand times. without realizing it was here. You probably have too if you are not looking. \n\nVery good neighborhood style restaurant that happens to be located on Veterans. Nice atmosphere, nothing fancy. Excellent food, lots of it and reasonable prices. Service was above average. \n\nWe happened to arrive during a lull on a Friday evening. We didn't appreciate that until people were lined up out the door. It's worth the wait.", "Fantastic. Highly recommended. The veggies are spiced perfectly.", "I have eaten at Acropolis a number of times with my parents who eat there regularly. Every experience has been very good. \n\nThe appetizer plate is enough for a meal. I like all parts of it and usually only have a few pita bread slices left. I have also had each of the wrap sandcishes - pork, chicken, and gyro. The gyro is the best. The jaliki (yogurt dressing) on all wraps is excellant. The pork wrap was the only one that disappointed in that the pork was not tender. Wraps are accompanied by grilled vegetables or fries. \n\nI have sampled the baklava and it is very good. Sweetness of it makes it too rich for me. Two pieces come to an order and would be enough for two to split especially after eating a full meal.\n\nThe restaurant is family owned and worked. The service is excellant.", "Very small family owned Greek restaurant in a small strip mall on busy Veterans. Restaurant has around a bakers dozen tables and a small bar and although they get very busy at times the service by this family was superior!\nThe menu is a mixture of half Greek and Italian, when we asked the owner about this his reply was to offer families some variety, since theirs always someone who doesn't like Greek is understandable.\nThe Greek and Ceaser salads were huge and not stingy on ingedients. I opted for a simple Gyro wrap and fries and my partner settled for the platter. My Gyro was overstuffed and delicious but coulda been better with more taziki sauce on the meat or some on the side. My partners platter was huge and the grilled vegetables had great flavor, definately not bland. our only dissapointment was the extra side of Feta cheese was very dry but the service and the food of this small family restaurant left such an impression that we would return again to eat.", "I love this place. The fast food restaurants are all over the place, but this is real food. My favorite is the spanokopita- spinach and cheese pie with a red sauce dip. The phyllo dough is buttery; when you dip it in the red sauce it is amazing! It is my favorite thing to get there. Also the Garlic hummus is so delicious. They also have a very warm bread pudding. Someone incorrectly said that it it not a good place for groups. I disagree. I used to go there in a large 15+ group every week; they were very hospitable and even let us stay past closing time on many occasions. The owner is so friendly you'd think she was your relative! It is a cozy place, really a perfect size for a restaurant. No one knows about this place, I don't think, because of the signs are so hard to read from in your car on Veterans- and they are a dark blue. For buttery deliciousness, head to Acropolis Cuisine! To get the best value, try the appetizers, especially the appetizer plate or the spanakopita. I'm not really into gyro sandwhiches. Also, the salads are huge and the greek olives are delicious!" ]	[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5 ]	4
V_tkg5iqbsR9TcrivrDgzg	[ "This chain is a good reliable source for fresh fish and other seafood. For starters, their signature \"Bang Bang\" shrimp, tender, crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce, is hard to beat. Corn Chowder with lump crab is another good choice. A selection of seasonal fresh fish is available with a choice of four sauces. I prefer the lemon butter, which is a great complement to any selection. Also on the menu are a number of chicken and meat dishes. The wine selection is reasonable, and the desserts are worthy of a try.", "I was skeptical since this is a chain type restaurant but was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is great with modern flair and dim lighting giving it a nice aura. Drinks were reasonably priced, service was the best I've had in a long time (friendly and attentive) and food quality was fantastic. Definitely try it. I had the rainbow trout which is a nice thin very large filet perfectly cooked and my bf had the chicken portabello pasta. They take special requests too if you don't want certain things in the dish.", "We ordered a bottle of pinot noir and appetizers, no entres. The service was great. The food was top notch. They had paper table clothes, which was odd. So we asked for crayons and drew portraits of each other.", "I took my father to this new restaurant on Father's Day. While he loved it, I was not too thrilled. Because we did not make a reservation, we had an hour and a half wait to be seated. The atmosphere was crowded and noisy, though the dcor was nice. \n\nI will admit that the appetizer Bang Bang Shrimp was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Also the bread was crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. But the entree's were nothing special. I had the pork chops and found them to not be flavorful all the way through. The sides were pretty good though. While my father raved that the Key Lime pie was the best that he ever tasted, I found it to be almost overbearingly tart. \n\nI suppose it all boils down to personal preference. I give the appetizer and the sides 5 stars but the wait and the entree's only get 2.", "I went with 2 other individuals last night for a late dinner. We showed up at 8 pm and had to wait a little bit, the place was packed. I guess no one wants to cook on a Monday night in Horsham.\n\nWe were seated and our waitress was pretty attentive to introduce herself and the trainee at her hip. Our group had never been to Bonefish Grill before and because the waitress had her trainee she took the time to go ALL THE WAY through the menu. Which was okay but crap it took a looooong time!\n\nWe order an appetizer of the Mussels Josephine and it was pretty damn good. They also start you off with warm bread and pesto mixed with olive oil. I highly recommend using the bread to soak up the lemon wine sauce. We split this between 3 people but could easily be an entire meal for one person. \n\nThis is where the rest of the evening started to take a not so pleasant turn. The trainee showed up to tell us that our waitress was sitting down to try some entrees and she would be our server going forward. She showed up at 8:45 pm and then finally checked in again with us at 9:10 pm to give us our meal. Keeping in mind we had ordered about 8:30 pm. I know they have fresh fish but it should not have taken over 50 minutes to cook our meal. I had tilapia, my friend had the sea bass and the other had rib-eye. Again, cook times don't add up. There was even a two top table right next to us that sat down after us and got there appetizers, soups and entrees all before we got our meal. \n\nAnd in that time our trainee/waitress was too busy trying to clean up or shut down the dining area that she hardly paid attention to us. I am a big stickler for good service and I would think if she was just starting she would have been much more attentive. Obviously, that is what I get for thinking!\n\nI didn't even finish my meal as I was pretty full from the appetizer and waiting so long for the meal kinda killed any amount of hunger left. I was also disappointed because I asked for the mango salsa on the side and here it comes smothering the fish. The side of steamed veggies was good with some nice seasoning added in. \n\nMy friend wanted to order dessert so he got the Walnut Brownie, which was also very good. The only thing I didn't like was the walnuts were very salty and were not mixing well with the taste of the chocolate and raspberry glaze it was served on. \n\nAll in all, the food was good but I was very disappointed by the service. We went here to get a good meal that shouldn't have taken very long and were there almost 2 hours! Who ever spend two hours at a chain restaurant? I sure we will go back but if it takes this long again I may have to change my rating!", "This place is always packed, and for good reason. The fish is excellent. The strip-mall locale belies it's good food. The fresh fish can be topped with a few different sauces, all of which have been great choices. This is a great choice if you're in the area.", "Bang Bang shrimp. Garlic mashed potatoes. Crabcakes. Crazy fast, attentive service.\n\nThe answer is yes.", "Bonefish is a trendy spot. The entrees are okay and the Appetizers are ALWAYS good. Generally when i eat there I just order a couple apps and skip the dinner. They have \"fancy\" drinks, service is usually good. It's a an okay spot to go occasionally but wouldn't put it on my regular list of places to eat.", "Do you want to hear a fish story? Well come along with me and I will tell you all about it. \n\nThe oddly named Bonefish Grill is an upscale chain that specializes in fresh seafood. The fish is bought whole and cut as needed. The varieties are vast and range from Chilean Sea Bass, Ahi Tuna, Gulf Grouper, Snake River Rainbow Trout, Longfin Tilapia, Atlantic Salmon to freshly seared Sea Scallops & Shrimp and cold water Lobster Tails. The fresh fish is wood grilled. \n\nThis particular Bonefish Grill is located in a strip mall. You have two choices for entry. Either pull on the wooden door or take a ride through the smoked glass revolving doors. Once inside there are two rooms, side by side that greet you and are semi open to each other with heavy metal plants. We were seated in a very large booth, which is the majority of the seating arrangements offered, on the right or the Bar side. \n\nThe restaurant is immaculate. We could see into the kitchen and everything shined. Not one speck on the floors or under the counter spaces. The Restaurant itself has a lot of wood, including dark wood floors that are heavily glossed with shellac. The Bar is as long as the room and has another row of long tables with stools for lounging. Nothing decor wise is tacky about this restaurant. \n\nLet's go back to the Bar and side work. The Bar has a wine \"cellar\" like none other I have seen. The Wines are all stored on wooden shelves above the Bar. The bartender decided to rearrange, restock and dust all of the bottles and wood. To do this she climbed up on the high counters and clanged and banged bottles for our entertainment? Bonefish, have your employees come in early or stay late to do this, it was very distracting. \n\nScott was our very knowledgeable and personable server. They specialize in Martinis and Cocktails along with a nice selection of Wine. I tried and absolutely loved a Perfect Patron Margarita straight up with salt. I sipped it, but it was good enough to have gone down quickly had I so desired. It consisted of Patron Silver Tequila, Citronge, lemon and lime juice. Hubby does not drink and enjoyed numerous free refills on the coke. \n\nFor our appetizers we we so torn and therefore another reason to go back. We decided to share the infamous Bang Bang Shrimp, the Crab Cakes with a very spicy remoulade and the Saucy Shrimp, which was at least two dozen shrimps sauteed in a lime sun dried tomato garlic sauce with Kalamata olives and feta cheese. The Crab Cakes were okay, a lot of breading and filler crab meat with some lump. I would not order them again. The Saucy Shrimp was good and the sauce made it. The Bang Bang Shrimp needs to be patented, if it has not been already! Talk about punch, I almost needed another margarita. \n\nBetween cocktails and appetizers they bring a basket of in house baked bread that is served warm with a dish of infused olive oil. This olive oil has Kalamata olives, fresh garlic and herbs. \n\nI had the best salad of my life here. The salads are served on chilled plates, which is a huge plus. I chose the Bonefish Salad which was a wonderful mix of greens, none bitter, hearts of palm, Kalamata olives, ripe tomatoes and ROASTED Pine nuts. The dressing was a citrus herb vinaigrette and all topped with your choice of feta or Danish Bleu. I really do not think I will ever have a salad again without roasted pine nuts. I keep them in my freezer and I think I need to pop those babies in the oven to warm them up ;+} \n\nAll of the wood grilled fish is served with your choice of four different sauces. In addition to the fish, they have a nice variety of Steaks and Chops or you could choose from Pasta or Chicken entrees. \n\nHubby had a nice sized Filet Mignon cooked rare with a Gorgonzola butter melting through. He opted for french fries, which he got when he was almost finished with the steak. French fries for dessert is cool. I chose one of their daily specials, which was a huge piece of Wild Caught Haddock with feta and artichokes. It was garlic and crumb crusted and served with a lemon basil sauce.. Cooked perfectly and the best piece of Haddock I have ever experienced. Both of our meals came with their daily vegetable and today it was succotash and it was like no succotash I have ever had before. Baby Lima beans with roasted red peppers and crisp corn. They can keep the garlic mashed potatoes. I am not sure if it was an off night for the potato man, but they were like glue. no fluff to these babies. \n\nOkay, the Restrooms. I never understood why people include this in their review, unless it is gross and then you should not be there. The restrooms were very clean and served their purpose. \n\nFor dessert they offer a Macadamia Nut Brownie, Key Lime Pie or Creme Brulee. \n\nThis upscale chain was started by two Culinary Chefs and veteran restaurateurs from NYC. Hey guys, I think you have something good going on here. \n\nNote: when ordering the Bang Bang Shrimp ask for a tall glass of Vodka.", "The bang bang shrimp were fantastic.\n\nProtip: Don't get the chicken with goat cheese if you don't like goat cheese." ]	[ 4, 3, 5, 4, 3, 4, 5, 3, 4, 4 ]	3.8
kdqoDMuvyNedsouc1i33vQ	[ "Food inspired by the Yucatan with drink prices inspired by New York City with $4.50 Abita Amber, $5.50 Negra Modelo, $8 house margaritas (served in a small glass) and $8 for a glass of sangria. Food service is fast and the flavor of most things is good. The drink prices are too expensive and while the food is good the prices are a bit too much for what you get. The spider theme of the interior decor is too year round Halloween for this section of town and doesn't seem to contribute anything other than scaring young children. \n\nMy part of the bill came out to $27.16 (before tip) which was for the 3 tacos with 2 sides combo, a shared tamale, an iced tea and one house margarita. Mexican food is cheap peasant food with most things wrapped in some form of tortilla and no valid reason to be pricey and the same goes for Mexican beer and house margaritas. There are as good or better Mexican options in the city for a much better value on food and drinks so I'm not confident in the longevity of this place and I probably won't make many return visits. \n\nTip: the à la carte seafood tacos are probably one of the better values on the menu.\n\nHint: The main competition in the area for this joint is Rum House. The drinks at Rum House are substantially cheaper and larger.", "Two stars, because I'm giving this place slight leeway since we stupidly chose to eat here on opening weekend. Also, the few bites of nachos I had were pretty decent. Basically, the service was awful and the food was mediocre. Being that I have worked at a large corporate restaurant when they opened, I wanted my server to do a great job(even if she did make a couple mistakes), and I wanted the food to be delicious. However, I could immediately tell our server was inexperienced. It took forever for her to bring a sugar packet out to my friend's son for his tea, she kept forgetting which person ordered which drink(once you've served enough, this is second nature), my guacamole came out after my entree(could've been the kitchen's fault, but she proceeded to push me to keep it when I politely declined it), she took more than five minutes to bring out a small side of sour cream, and she took over 15 minutes to split our check(it wouldn't have been a big deal had she would've sent someone over to let us know what was going on, and apologized for the wait). By the end of our experience my friend had to yell across the restaurant to reiterate the fact we'd been waiting 15 minutes for our split bill. My friend also got elbowed in the back countless times by another server, and didn't receive one apology. I don't understand the logic of hiring such inexperienced servers for a high volume restaurant on Magazine Street. I hate not tipping, because I've been in the service industry(I have not skimped on a tip since I was an idiot 15 year old, either); but because the service was so terrible with no apologies from our server or a manager, I couldn't bring myself to leave anything. The food was also way too overpriced for what it was. I ordered the carne asada burrito, and it was nothing special. The meat was pretty decent, but there was nothing there to make it worth $13 dollars(should've gone to Juan's and got a gutter punk to devour), and it was super small. The side order of rice was also very bland, and not worth the $3. One friend complained that her duck taco tasted like cat food and her chicken tinga taco was really dry. My other friend ordered the nachos, which were pretty good due to the queso fresco sprinkled all over them, so that was one thing they did right. I may give this place another shot, but not until they seem like they've gotten it together.", "Food was mediocre. Service is not good. Attentive? Yes. Accommodating? No. \n\nOrdered the nachos, which was okay. My boyfriend ordered the 3 tacos and 2 sides. Server messed up on one of the sides and when we told her, she went to the kitchen and brought the right side but still charged us $3 for it. My friend didn't like her chicken burrito and when we told the server, she didn't care to do anything about it but encourage her to order a new plate. I had the lamb loins which, for being one of the more pricey items on the menu, did not deliver anything special. I was still hungry after the 5 chops because it was not meaty and had way too much fat. \n\nI want to like this place. I really do. It would be nice for a change from The Rum House, but for now, I think I'd rather wait the usual 30 minutes to an hour there than to come back to a new restaurant that do not care for feedback or pleasing it's potential regular guests.", "Overpriced, loud and tasteless. Decent house margarita, but awful food. I had a two taco combo of under seasoned chicken and a hunk of slaw marinated in only vinegar, the second taco of fried fish was half way decent only due to the fried fish whose freshness was debatable. The hunk of pickled slaw covering the fish taco tasted sour. It was terrible. The rice was dry and tasteless, and black beans straight out of a can. No seasoning anywhere. The oyster/civiche was decent, but the chips were over salted and straight from on the border chips in bulk. Not sure I f the line cooks are not following the orders or if no one is tasting the food before it leaves the tiny kitchen, either way someone needs to check on the food and communicate.", "I'll go back, but only for the happy hour special. The service was good, we were seated right away, and the food was tasty. The special is half off drinks and tacos, so we ordered chips and salsa (delicious), 5 tacos (duck and pork were very good), a pitcher of margaritas (strawberry is made with house muddled fruit), and tres leches for $34. However, outside of happy hour the tab would have been more than $50-absurd! The tacos were standard (read: small) and I would not pay $8 for 1. It's a nice change from the long wait at Rum House down the street, and even though the menu is smaller the tacos are just as good. However, with prices like these I won't be back during regular hours.", "I went during happy hour and was very pleased. My waitress was very informative about the menu and our water glasses remained full throughout our meal. We ordered the guacamole which was as pretty darn good as guacamole gets. It definitely was homemade and had the perfect amount of citrus to onion/garlic ratio. I ordered the chorizo and beef tacos and was pleasantly surprised by both of them. Both came with a generous amount of meat and the garnishes matched the meat really well. My boyfriend ordered a bunch of tacos and he is a complainer if he doesn't like something... No complaints from him and he also particularly liked the chorizo taco. We finished our meal with a chocolate flan which was to die for. I highly recommend this desert to anyone. As far as the margarita prices are concerned, I feel that their $8+ cocktails are fair... It's a tequila bar and the drinks are made with top quality products. And they are DELICIOUS! If you want $4 margaritas then go to some place that uses gross margarita mix from a grocery store.\nI think this restaurant is a wonderful addition to Magazine Street and I will definitely be returning.", "Cool atmosphere but overpriced and mediocre flavorless food. It may be working out kinks but that's usually associated with service which was good.", "Let's start with the $9 pineapple, cilantro, jalapeno margarita. It wasn't a margarita, it was a glass of dole pineapple juice with tequila in it. The chips and salsa, which for some reason they charge for (not normal at Mexican restaurants), were not good either. The salsa tasted like flavorless tomato paste. I ordered the \"carnitas\" burrito. This consisted of a store bought tortilla stuffed with 10 lbs of dry rice, canned beans, a bunch of pineapple which didn't even make sense in the dish (mexican dishes do not contain pineapple) and about two or three small bites of \"carnitas\". I'm not sure what the meat like substance was they were trying to pass off as carnitas but it was the worst meat i believe I've ever had at a restaurant. My fiance's fish tacos were almost edible...that's the nicest thing I can say about any of the food. Taco Bell provides a more authentic Mexican dining experience. I truly can't understand how they didn't do some tests with friends and family on their food before they opened. \n\nI was really hoping this place would be decent and truly hope they fix the food soon or they will not last. They have a nice atmosphere and good location so i'm hopeful they take this and the other not so enthusiastic reviews as constructive criticism and turn the place around.", "I would like to consider myself a taco aficionado and I'm not gonna lie, this place is on blast. The happy hour is amazing, half off taco's and half off top shelf margaritas? Yes, please! I got the al pastor, the gringo, and the grilled fish. The flavor was authentic and taco's so well executed. While I was dining I also ordered nachos and queso fundido and it was delicious! My server was very sweet and was detail oriented down to a tee. I would totally recommend this place to any of my friends!", "Both the fish taco and the duck tacos were delicious. This is an authentic Mexican, not Tex-Mex. The flavors are quite different and more complex and very tasty. Love the interior a Great place to hang out and dine on delicious food. Service was great." ]	[ 3, 2, 2, 2, 3, 5, 2, 1, 4, 5 ]	3.34
Y1dCERRJJ11D0v9Vnir-6w	[ "Premiere Hibachi in Indianapolis. I ordered the Golden California roll which was phenomenal and the Filet Mignon-GREAT. Food tastes extremely fresh, service is attentive and friendly. Unlike Kazan, this restaurant is very clean and sleek inside. 10/10 would recommend. Perfect for the west side of Carmel.", "Loved it! Had the shrimp hibachi dinner - the soup to start was great, not too salty...just right. Loved the ginger dressing in the salad. The shrimp was delicious - fried rice was great too. Gave Mustard sauce, ginger sauce and yum yum sauce with the entrees. Happy all around!", "Happy to see the new addition to the Carmel-Zionsville divide that is Michigan Road. The place is bursting with enthusiasm of a new kid on the block and the dining room is bursting with eager suburban families (escape to the sushi bar if looking for a more intimate setting).\n\nThe traditional hibachi offering is handsomely supplemented with fresh seafood offerings (calamari steak, scallops, lobster and \"succulent shrimp\" that actually lives up to the claimed title). Herbal tea fans would appreciate Chrysanthemum tea (a bolder, earthier camomile-style tea that is kept warm through the night on top of a tea-light candle). Sake lovers should not miss buckwheat sake (chilled). Fried rice includes finely diced chicken that boosts flavor. \n\nAlthough standard for a hibachi grill, the menu is very well executed. The soup tastes intensely of shiitake mushrooms and freshly sautéed shallots. The sauces are distinct. Seafood does appear to match the \"flown in daily\" claims. Calamari steak is light and satisfying (the meaty vs. \"curly and covered with suction cups\" part of calamari).\n\nThe staff nearly jump out of their skin to help and entertain. A server refilling drinks and clearing used dishes appeared from under my elbow about every 7.5 minutes. With a bit of practice, they will be able to answer questions about the menu and drink menu on the spot.\n\nThe dining area is not large - 4 standard size and one large grill by my estimate. Filled in completely and had a waiting line by 6:30 on a Friday night (all those families ecstatic with an alternative to the Olive Garden that just opened across the street). I am sure we will find ourselves in that line in the months to come...", "Great addition to the area! The food was very good, fresh and promptly served by the pleasant staff.", "Arrived at 630 on a Saturday night and had no problem getting a seat in the bar. We could have sat at a hibachi table, but chose not to. We sat at the bar and had fun. We ordered a gin juice and a glass of Pinot Grigio. Both were good. The customer service here is five stars. The salad and hibachi soup were very good, the ginger dressing exceptional. The hibachi soup was very flavorful. I ordered the chicken yakisoba, I would have given it five stars if there had been a better assortment of veggies. My daughter ordered oishi chicken with veggies. She really liked it. Next time she'll order the fried rice instead if steamed rice. Both meals came with soup and salad. This restaurant is a nice addition to this area, that's not a chain restaurant. Both our meals with drinks and tip came to $60. Definitely will come back with a group and eat at the hibachi tables.", "We visited on a Sunday evening and sat at the hibachi table with our kids. Both kids had the strip steak and my husband and I split the hibachi combo of steak and shrimp. Everything was great and we loved the dipping sauces too! Our daughter was happy because they even had ranch dressing for her salad! Great service and we will definitely be back; fun evening for all!!", "Great sushi. Ordered sushi supreme (plenty for two) and it was amazing. Good amount of fish. Very fresh and presentation was great. Tempura vegetable appetizer had great variety of veg including avocado. Will be back", "New place and clean. Staff was very friendly and fast. I ordered the \"ika fry\" aka calamari, it came with 2 sauces. 1 was a garlic aioli type sauce and the other was a sweet teriyaki sauce...very good. For the main course I ordered the filet and shrimp. It came with customary soup and salad. The soup was light, which was a nice change of pace from the sodium dowsed soup that you might get at the other hibachi joints. The salad was fresh and was served with the creamy orange ginger dressing...tasty. \nThe hibachi chef was very nice and did the standard routine, which is fine by me. I mean if it aint broke and what exactly do you want from these guys? My filet and shrimp was delicious and cooked to perfection. \nDessert? are you kidding me. It is too much food.", "This place was great. We have a 4 year old and a 2 year old and it was great for them. My 4 year old won't eat anything and she loved the food! Great environment. Also my husband has allergies and intolerances and they were wonderfully accommodating. This was such a great experience!!", "After our drinks and appetizers were delivered, I said this place will have to work its way down from 5 stars. It never did. The service was attentive, kind, and very helpful with suggestions. The hot sake was good (and only $5!) and my husband's drink (the Gin Juice) was refreshing, strong, and not too sweet. The Tuna Tataki melted in my mouth, tempura avocado is amazing, and the hibachi meal was done perfectly. We chose to sit in the bar, not at one of the hibachi tables, and the atmosphere was intimate and romantic. All in all, I highly recommend giving this place a try and will definitely be back!" ]	[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]	3.92
qV-fAuhroG1am3WpNobEng	[ "YUM! Just tried Sweet Brewnette this weekend in downtown Leesburg! Great food truck along with the 20+ other trucks in the park. Simple and tasty food with great character! I suggest trying the roast pulled pork sandwiches with some hot apple cider--perfect for the fall! Follow Sweet Brewnette on FB for more locations and events: https://www.facebook.com/SweetBrewnette", "Not your typical food truck but better!\n\nHot and cold unique beverages and the most intriguing home made desserts. I had the good fortune of choosing the This Little Piggy. This is a maple/bacon cinnamon roll. The roll was light with cinnamon layered through out. It was topped w/a maple glaze with fresh bacon on top. A perfect ending to my already lunch filled tummy.\n\nVery nice people also.", "We have been waiting for this place to open and it did not disappoint! Got The Spicy Buffalo and it was amazing. They have a nice variety of organic coffees and teas. They serve breakfast and lunch and there is something for everyone. It's a great atmosphere and the staff is super friendly. Love this place and will definitely be back soon!", "We were a little confused by the Yelp reviews - is this a food truck or a brick-and-mortar spot?? Happy to report its a brand new brick-and-mortar (or maybe stucco) cafe. Located at a busy corner, with a small sign and no visible parking (don't worry, it's in back), it may be easy to overlook. But, don't pass the Brewnette by! Large flavorful muffins and unique and delicious blended coffees are what lured us in. They also have specialty teas, sandwiches, shakes, smoothies. And the service was just right - friendly and welcoming. Great place to relax, people watch, and start your day. Free wifi included. Two thumbs up from this blonde and redhead!!", "I've gone to Sweet Brewnette four times now. This place is new and undiscovered yet by many but the food and drinks as well as staff are all phenomenal. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good start to their day or just somewhere to go for brunch. Atmosphere is incredible and so is the view.", "Best waffles Light but full of flavor and topped with fruit. Excellent fair trade coffee", "Best coffee on the island! They're awesome here, and they know how to make celiac-friendly gluten-free modifications to some of the menu items. Try the nitro coffee -- it's chilled and nitrogen pressurized on tap. The only thing they need to really improve is the building signage.", "New to Florida, discovered Sweet Brewnette and am so glad I did. Everything about this charming cafe is impressive. \nTo highlight a few:\n\n-Great music, perfect ambience.\n-Delicious food, brought to table and prepared quickly.\n-Quality coffee and espresso. I order the latte or mocha with some sort of flavor and they have many syrups to choose from.\n-The Mad Daddy of all orange juice squeezing machines. Fun to watch and even better to drink. I order one evert time.\n-Gorgeous staff :)\n-View of the gulf! Need I say more??", "If you want a breakfast or lunch that you would expect at an upscale bed & breakfast but without being pricy, then try this charming place. Really folks this is chef quality and presentation with a WW2\nWoman theme", "Cute place & great food. Everything homemade. Chicken salad sandwich was delicious! Very fresh veggies and fruit. Muffins are fabulous! We'll be back to try breakfast!" ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]	4.88
4xNBm3oGqSryXvvl2X3TuQ	[ "In a world where children routinely go to bed hungry - not only in Third World countries but our own, as well - facing a buffet table groaning under the weight of food people pile on their plates and discard after a few nibbles tends to make me feel guilty. That said, I admit that an all-you-can-eat experience offering good food at a reasonable price is an attractive way to get the most bang for your buck. This waterfront dining spot, with views of the Gulf of Mexico from every table, offers an a la carte menu, but its main draw are the three-times-daily buffets to which locals and tourists from other hotels, in addition to those staying at this resort, flock on a regular basis. It's difficult to resist the $8.95 price tag for lunch (breakfast is $6.95, dinner - featuring seafood and prime rib - is $22.95) especially when everything is a few notches above the cuisine found at similar venues in the area. The salad bar includes the typical assemble-it-yourself fixings, in addition to decent Waldorf and Caesar, the traditional macaroni, potato, and three-bean, and the less-appealing but seemingly omnipresent carrot-raisin and ambrosia. Hot options include a selection of soups, baked fish, turkey with all the trimmings, meatloaf, fried chicken, roast beef, ribs, loin of pork, pasta, jambalaya, and a variety of potatoes and vegetables. Cold cuts and cheeses for available for sandwiches. Due to our Lenten resolve to avoid sweets until Easter, we skipped the dessert table, but there was a wide array of cakes, pies, cookies, and other sugary delights on display. None of the preparations are especially creative, nor do they come close to being gourmet, but if you're in the mood for heaps of hearty comfort food, this place will fulfill your need. The staff was quick to remove dirty dishes and keep water glasses filled, and certainly deserved more than a 10% gratuity, the amount the couple at the next table loudly debated. Judging by the two crumpled dollar bills he left behind, the miserly husband clearly won the battle.", "Definitely a place to go if you're interested in Quantity of food. The quality really isnt' that bad either since you get such a large selection to choose from, but not something I like to frequent unless drawn over by someone or some occassion. Restaurant has a warm and rich deck feeling with generous views of the beach. At night, there's usualyl a live band or radio station that comes out to play music on the deck/pier. Good place to go on Sunday nights when there's nothing happening anywhere else. You can come in almost anything - bathing suit w/ a l'il cover up, shorts, flip flops, some ppple dress up. but its florida! who dresses up?", "For a fun, music-filled day in the sun Shephard's is the place. I've been here 5 times in the last 6 months and I live in Chicago. I visited in April, May and the Labor Day weekend. Each time it gets better and better. Why? I always arrive to find parking waiting for me (OK, not on Labor Day weekend), an ice cold Mojito, some peel and eat shrimp, fun people at nearby tables and dance music. Oh, age range of people is probably 25-45, I've never seen any children here and sadly to say, the crowd is not very diverse. However, the crowd is a nice mix of locals and tourists.\r\n\r\nShephard's bands (which play 7 days a week, I believe) performs from 11:00am-11pm; at end of season that changes to 2pm-11pm. But do not despair because the INDOOR club at Shephard's opens up at 10pm so the party continues on.\r\n\r\nDuring the day, when you're hungry while sitting in the sun...just wave the waitress over and order up lunch. Later in the evening for a real dinner you can either dine off the menu at the fabulous restuarant they have inside or enjoy the buffet which always includes crab legs and an array of fresh seafood.\r\n\r\nIf sitting in the sun and getting your tan on is not your cuppa tea, just stroll over to the beach front for a swim. Or jump on a boat and go parasailing. While you're waiting for your parasailing launch boat to arrive, cool off in the gulf bay and chat it upwith the folks anchoring their boats near the fun.\r\n\r\nBy now, after your parasailing, dancing and dining.... the sun must set. And what better place to watch it than here...breathtaking. If you go to Shephard's and don't enjoy yourself....check your pulse, then see your doctor!\r\n\r\nP.S....Anyone remember Tone Loc? The \"Funky Cold Madina - Wild Thang\" guy? He was the featured act at Shephard's this Labor Day weekend 2006. Check my profile for pics!!!\r\n\r\nAlso, I've just read the reviews three others have posted and all they talk about is the all-you-can-eat buffet. This is SOOO not the highlight of this site....but I will agree, the buffet is great. But careful, or you won't fit into that new bikini you bought!", "This place had one of the best seafood buffets I've ever had. The atmosphere was nice, and there was a huge selection of seafood as well as prime rib. The service was great. I think we paid $15-$20 to eat here, and it was well worth the price. If I make it back to Clearwater, I'm definitely going back there.", "How come no one has mentioned their happy hour?! \nHUGE $2.00 beers and cheap appetizers. They usually have cool bands, you can sit on their back porch/deck, watch the sunset and the boats coming back through the channel.", "I went here the first night on my trip. It was ok... It was during the week and we ate outside. They had a live band and the food was really good (fish tacos). It is also right on the water (depends on where you sit). \n\nThe only problem was that you could almost time the waitress for every task... Everything took 10 minutes. You need a drink? 10 minutes later it would show up. You need a glass of water? 10 minutes. You need a menu? 10 minutes. You need your tab? 10 minutes. Run your card? 10 minutes. \n\nStick with beer if you are drinking as well. Their specialty drinks are so weak my girlfriend slammed one and didn't even feel it. (She is a total lightweight, she gets loopy after 2 beers). \n\nCost about $10 each for the food. The Mojitos and Pina Coladas were a different story. They were $6.75 for some really weak Oasis drinks.", "Heard about this place on the radio and decided to check out the events they had planned for Memorial Day weekend. We chose to try the buffet that included crab legs, oysters, beef wellington, prime rib, etc. Can't go wrong with all-you-can-eat crab legs, oysters were not the greatest quality, beef wellington was prepared nicely - medium-rare with a red center. Outside of these main items, the other buffet selections were mediocre - salad bar, basic sushi rolls, fried chicken, fish, etc. \n\nWhile we were there, they had a DJ and live music outside on the deck sponsored by 93.3. It was a great way to burn off all the calories we consumed from our buffet meal. The beach is also accessible from the restaurant. We noticed a night club just in the same building as well, but we didn't get to check it out.\n\nValet parking is available for $5.", "Heard that this was supposed to be a beautiful restaurant on the water, with great food. We got there around 9pm and were seated outside. Big problem: people are allowed to smoke while dining outside in Florida. Nothing like a side of lung cancer with your meal. I had ciggarette smoke coming at me from every angle. Gross. The lighting was horrible. For some reason there were two tacky, green club lights shining on the patio dining area. This was not charming. The buffet looked mediocre. I ordered off the menu..chicken. Definitely looked and tasted like something I could have made at home. Overall, this was not a great experience.\n\nDid I mention valet parking? Give me a break!", "Good selection of food - shame it doesn't taste any good.\nThe $24.95 price tag on the buffet is a rip off if you are looking for nice, quality food. Of course it worth every penny if you are going for the quantity.\nThe service sucks. \nWe booked a table for 12 people and they wanted to split us into two groups. NO THANKS", "We were staying at Shephard's Hotel ( great place ,clean and GREAT STAFF ) after talking with one of the maids I passed on going down the street to a \" nice restaurant \" for my birthday ,and yes I'm glad I did ! the prime rib ROCKED ! I am no fan of buffet at all but with what looks like 4 full time people keeping hot ,clean and neat I can't bitch at all . I took a taste of the 28 items on that night 23 get ya that's good 3 get it may be good but not my cup of tea and 2 get 5 stars .Then at 9:30 ish a cool 80's band kicks in and we danced the night away .This was a very fun place with an outstanding staff and good food ,if your in or near clearwater ,fla GO HERE !" ]	[ 4, 3, 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 2, 1, 4 ]	3.22
DcWGWEN_F1Ee0cFq6CxiEw	[ "For a restaurant that literally JUST opened they've definitely hit all their marks. Although I know the owners have been in the business for a while, (I am a huge fan of their last place in Medford) these guys seem to have picked up right where the left off. The interior is absolutely stunning with all of the wall art coming from China and just an amazing modern design all around. \n\nAside from the amazing service, everyone I was with enjoyed their meals and left very satisfied with leftovers to spare. The pad Thai I ordered was probably the best I've ever had although it could have been a bit spicier for my liking. We were treated to an appetizer on the house, some sort of chicken nachos with an Asian twist on them. They offer a Chinese menu as well as a Japanese one so there is definitely something to fill your Asian food cravings. \n\nI will be coming back here for sure in the near future (under $50 for dinner for 4 adults!) because I know this place will give other Asian restaurants in the area a run for their money!", "I loved the last two places that the owners had and was looking forward to them opening up Ginger. Went tonight and had a wonderful dining experience. The food was absolutely fresh and amazing. Between the staff, service and quality of food, everything was great. I also really liked the interior of the place as it was very modern and spacious. Also, I liked how there are separate rooms for private dining. Can't wait to go back and I am so happy that the location is close to my home, so I can be a frequent diner.", "Stopped in to try this new place, because I knew of their great track-record with great restaurants, and was happy they were coming back to Medford. It was a Saturday night, and we had no reservation so we did have to wait for about 10 minutes for a table (no complaints there, the place was packed and I didn't mind a 10 minute wait at all) - we were seated with 3 menus left on our table (there were only two of us dining). Despite 2 different people stopping by our table to ask us if there were 3 of us dining, or just 2 (we told both of them that there was an extra menu, and only 2 of us) neither of those people actually took our order. It took literally 20 minutes to get someone to come take our order - not even drink orders were taken - and that was only after flagging down the hostess and asking her if someone could take our order. We noticed at least 2 tables that were seated after we were who had their orders taken before we did... She got someone over to our table, but the waiter seemed very rushed and short with us. I ordered the grilled salmon (Tokyo Style) with a spring roll, and the person with me ordered the vegetable tempura box dinner with miso soup and fried rice. It took another 15 minutes (literally. I'm not exaggerating) to get my spring roll and iced tea brought to the table, and the miso soup. I would have eaten my spring roll slower if I knew that I was in for a 45 minute wait for my actual meal to arrive... Again, I'm seriously NOT EXAGGERATING. We timed it. We even joked that this must be how diners in \"Hell's Kitchen\" feel waiting for their food that never comes out... Even after we finished our meals and the restaurant had thinned considerably, it still took them another 20 minutes to bring our orange-slices (dessert they give for free) out even though they knew we were done and someone refilled my iced tea 3 times before we had to say \"We're all done...\" - I guess all the plates having been cleared off the table wasn't enough of a sign. It was another 15 minutes before we got our bill... \n\nWhen the food came out, I have to give all due credit... my salmon was amazingly good (or maybe it seemed that way because my stomach was eating itself at this point I was so hungry) and their homemade teriyaki sauce is great!!! The vegetables were pretty good, other than the brussel sprouts which were obviously frozen and not fresh. My dining companion said the tempura was so-so, but not the worst he'd had. He didn't feel like it was worth the wait. \n\nI think their food is great for being a Chinese restaurant in Medford, NJ... they have Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean options on the menu and great ambiance and decor. Their slow service left much to be desired, though... I know they're newly open, and it was a busy night... but I expected much more from this restaurant, knowing their successful history with restaurants. This was basic service issues, and I swear it seemed like they must have had ONE cook in the kitchen making all the food for the entire restaurant. We aren't the only ones who noticed the slow service. We saw two different couples who were seated, didn't get any service within 10 minutes, and left the restaurant because of it. \n\nThe food was good enough to get take-out, or maybe if I was feeling like punishing myself I may try the restaurant service again on a weeknight to see if that's less busy... but I probably wouldn't go back to the restaurant after the bad service we got.", "Ginger is the place! Went there with my family last weekend, we loved the design of the restaurant and most of all, great food and service! . We will be back again!", "thank the lord that ginger is here! we have followed the owners for years and years and they have really outdone themselves again!!! the interior is absolutely stunning and the waitstaff is the sweetest and most attentive group of workers!!! im not sure what that one review was talking about...they must not have been at the same place!!!\nthe food..... has been and always will be the best asian food that has ever blessed my mouth!!! every time we go we decide on a different dish, so as not to miss out on a new adventure!!!! thank you for coming back to medford, although we would have followed you anywhere!!!!\neat here and enjoy the best asian food experience of your lives!", "Wow! We had eaten here twice and relly enjoyed every bite. The food offered is Chinese/Japanes and is exceedly fresh. It is Asian food with a \"healthy twist.\" The presentation is beautiful and the food delicious.\n\nThe owner of Gingers formally owned David's Fortune Cookie, and Jasmine in Medford. Never a disappointment!", "The food here is the best!! The pork fried rice is my favorite.\nI was so happy when I heard the owners were returning to the Medford area.\nI have always been impressed how I am treated like family when I visit.\nEven after being away for several years, I was greeted by my first name.\nI recommend it highly!", "Great addition to Medford dining! My boyfriend and I stopped by to check out this place late on Friday night. The place looked pretty busy with a few large parties going on in their private dining areas. We started off with their summer rolls. I must of mistakenly said spring roll and the server brought us out those instead. I didn't want anything fried so he was very nice and was able to bring out summer rolls instead. I got their veggie dish with cellophane noodles. My boyfriend got the pineapple shrimp special. What's great about this restaurant and the other ones the owners own is that you can request your meals with no salt, sugar, oil, or MSG. Healthier dining yes! The food was great and didn't leave us feeling full or disgusting like how a lot of others do. Overall this place was great, interior was well designed, and everything was reasonably priced. I just don't suggest dining here after 930 on the weekends even tho it says it closes at 1030. It got empty but yet this is the suburbs so i don't think many people dine late usually.", "Another gem of a restaurant hidden in a shopping center. Pad Thai was delicious and the dinner boxes include a lot of food. The decor is modern and clean. I had the seafood salad and it was served in the avocado. There was do much meat it could have been a meal. The menu was very large and took a long time to get through. I had to make a snap decision but it worked out.", "I absolutely love Ginger. It's fabulous. The restaurant is stunning; when you walk through the threshold, you feel like you're walking into a palace. Really though, this place could be inside of a sneaker and it would still be phenomenal. The food is that good, and that consistent. After speaking with the manager, she informed me that the same chefs work the six days the restaurant is open, ensuring a tangible consistency regardless of when you visit. Commendable. \n\nThe majority of my visits were during lunch. First, the service has always been outstanding. Though English surely is not the primary language spoke by the waiters, they are still helpful and friendly. They recognize and greet us at the beginning of each visit, which makes this restaurant feel like home. \n\nWith the exception of one time, I've ordered the Thai Style Shrimp with Green Curry. It is incredible. The green curry sauce is the highlight of the dish. It is a versatile sauce, synonymous with light, delicious, and flavorful. For about $8, you get a huge portion and a bowl of soup or a spring roll. I spend more at Wawa. \n\nI ventured to Ginger for dinner only once, and it was just as good. I ordered the Stinking Shrimps-bad name, delicious dish. Again, the sauce was absolutely delicious. The sizzling dish was huge; if I had a smaller appetite, I could have easily made it into two meals. Again, I was not disappointed.\n\nThe quality is undeniable, and for the price, is unbeatable." ]	[ 5, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]	4.28
nrep-epDhpYB3bDCVGdIag	[ "Food is overpriced for very small portions. Service is extremely slow and was in there for hours. Not recommended!", "I was so excited when I learned that Mexican food would be coming to Havertown. I moved across country from a predominately Mexican neighborhood and I greatly miss the food. My excitement waned when I saw the price points on their menu. The prices are disappointingly high for food items that are notoriously affordable. In order for this to become a destination for our family, and many of Havertown's families, the menu needs to be adjusted to allow for more affordable options for the serving size. I really hope the owners are willing to take this into consideration as I'm more than willing to support a local business.", "I was glad to see a new and different kind of place in Havertown! Went there for dinner tonight, and we sat outside which was nice because it was very busy and crowded inside. We had the guac, Kobe beef tacos, scallops, chimichangas, and fried crab (special). The scallops were the best of the bunch. Very tasty and interesting. Everything was very solid, and we cleaned our plates. Service wasn't slow at all even with it being so busy. The prices do seem a tad high for what you get. I understand if they're trying to be a bit more upscale, but the prices are probably going to prevent us from coming here a lot. I'd definitely go back to try all the other things on the menu, but at this price point, it can only be a special date night place and not our go-to.", "It's great to see that La Tez's ownership listened to feedback regarding price. I still think food prices are a bit high for small plates, but the food is pretty good. I LOVED the slaw and mango on the Mahi tacos. The mahi itself needs improvement. Maybe larger cuts of fish would make it less dry? Also, a little acid (fresh lime) would have helped the mahi. The jalapeno rellenos were just ok. I like really spicy and the jalapenos were pretty mild and there was too much cheese for my liking. The Guacamole was super fresh and very good. My only complaint is that the chips aren't nearly as good as the guac. Homemade chips would be a great improvement and turn a pretty good dish to a great dish. I highly recommend the short rib nachos and the street corn is delicious! I want this to be our family's go to in H-town, but the price is still a bit high for a family of 5 to do weekly.", "Overall an excellent and tasty experience with a lot of upside. The kitchen and staff all seem young, so hopefully they'll recognize some minor kinks as they have more experience, and improve on them to make this a go-to place for the community and a succesful business for themselves. I'm detailed and critical below based on what I feel like is working at other local spots (and formerly Kaya's) in the hopes that this place becomes a neighborhood staple.\n\nThe Price and Service\nPrice is fine. You'll end up eating as much food as you would in a 3-course meal elsewhere and likely spend less. For two people, I actually think the portions are larger than a typical tapas place. I get that this is subjective, but have perspective on these guys relative to other high quality eateries in the area, not an Irish pub serving up a heap of fried up frozen wings and fries for $10.\n\nOur server was Trisha and she knew the menu and helped us decide on a dish. She was attentive and there was never a moment where we were looking for her.\nAs you should with tapas-style eateries, my wife and I ordered a couple of plates and shared them as they were ready. We were here on a Sat night, and the pace of the plates was good and as expected with 1-2 plates on the table at a time. \n\nThe Food\nThe nachos with braised short ribs were good, and could have been better if the meat was warm/hot. We couldn't tell if this was a service preference or if the plate was sitting for a few minutes before brought to our table. Good either way. The smoked duck quesadillas with manchego were amazing with a few yet flavorful ingredients. We'll probably order them every time we go back. Having had great fish tacos in Cali, the Mahi tacos here were authentic and delicious. I think they homemade masa for the tortilla, which was totally unexpected and elevated the tacos. The shrimp flavors were excellent, and the rice they're served over was even better. My shrimp were slightly overcooked, but didn't ruin the dish. The street corn topings/flavors were awesome and made the corn enjoyable despite the hardness of the corn. This was probably a symptom of early season corn and will improve as we get into the summer (vs being under cooked). Lastly, we ordered the wings just because the sauce sounded so tasty, which it was. Otherwise, they seem kind of like an outlier on the menu.\n\nBottom line, excellent options and flavors that can get better with improved execution.\n\nDrinks\nBYO anything is always a good thing, and they have great margharita or mojito mixes if you bring tequila or rum. I tried all 3 margharita mixers and they were all really good. I wouldn't change anything about them; maybe just add a spicy habanero mix so there's an option other than citrus or sweet. However, I would change how they're served. The mix could be served in a shaker with an empty glass so you can pour your liquor, shake, then pour in the glass. Otherwise, I was given a topped off wide brim glass for an on-the-rocks order that I had to sip out of before pouring the tequila...then I spilled as I was stirring. The wide brim glasses are for a frozen marg. Meanwhile, on-the-rocks should be served with a rocks glass. If served with the right glass that might solve the whole sip, stir, spill issue. No major issue here, just a minor detail that could improve the experience.\n\nAtmosphere\nThis is where my wife and I think there is the greatest oppotunity for improvement. The colors, flooring, lighting, and murals on the wall project a high quality contemporary vibe. Yet the tables and chairs, feel cheap, look out of character, and are set up inefficiently. Given the attention to detail and quality on some of the other decor, I've got to believe table and chair improvements are in order. Appearance aside, the tables were long and created an abnormal distance between you and the person you're with. Because of the length, this also created crowding in the middle seating area and a major obstacle for servers. I bet if the tables were more practical they could maximize space without sacrificing seats and allow more space between tables. Tapas places are centered around conversation, but that doesn't mean I should have to move my table left and right to allow people to get out, or that the person to my left or right is closer to me than the person I'm eating with.\n\n\nI hope that places like this continue to thrive in the area. They make our community more appealing to experience and increase property values. La Tez will hopefully become a fixture like Kaya's was for the community. Edgewood, Brick and Brew, Kettle, Tired Hands, and now La Tez...Personally, I like the direction our social spots are going. I think we can handle an Irish or Italian place on every other corner instead of every corner.", "Was there about a week after they opened. I would have to agree with some of the previous reviews that when I was there the portions were a bit small for the pricing making it a bit overpriced. I would say except for the lamb lollipops which were I thought well priced. I thought all the menu items I tried were very good I think my favorite has to be the ahi tuna guacamole which was really good.", "Great to see another restaurant in Havertown. My husband and I went to La Tez for dinner opening weekend. First the seating is a huge turn off to us. The tables were so close together that I felt I was having dinner with the women sitting next to me and not my husband. You know it's a problem when your waitress's backside touches the table when serving food. The place is extremely small inside but tables need to be re-arranged.\n\nThe taste of the food was OK. We obviously ordered the wrong dishes. The \"burritos\" and I use that term very loosely were similar to the cheesesteak egg roll appetizer at the Cross Bar. The only difference is you get much more for a cheaper price. \n\nI wanted to try something different so I ordered the corn meal oysters for $16.00. What a huge disappointment. Essentially I received a huge oyster shell in half with loads of corn meal and very difficult to find extremely small oyster on each shell. Yes 2 small oysters. \n\nNeedless to say it was a very disappointing experience. I hope as time goes by this restaurant improves.", "We had reservations at 5:00 so it was fairly quiet. We shared La Tez Nachos, Pork Tacos, Kolbe Beef Tacos, Lobster Enchilada, and Duck Quesadillas. The Nachos were good, but turned soggy quickly. Both tacos were good, but not great, and contained many different flavors that lit up my taste buds. The portions were fine for the money.\n\nThe Duck Quesadillas were fantastic! They had a delicious smoky flavor and were very crisp on the outside. They were my favorite and I would go back just for them. The Lobster Enchilada was a big disappointment. It was a 6 inch cylinder of cornbread with a very narrow channel the size of a thick straw in the center that contained only two small pieces of lobster. The sauce was delicious but between the sauce and the thick cornbread that surrounded the lobster, you couldn't taste the lobster even if there was more of it.\n\nThe staff was very pleasant and helpful. Some dishes came out pretty quickly and then some took a bit longer than I would've expected. I teetered back-and-forth between 3 stars and 4 stars. I settled on 3 stars primarily because my less than adventurous wife and son really didn't like most of the dishes.", "Glad to have a new option in the neighborhood but it's not quite perfect yet. We made a reservation Friday evening, our table was ready when we arrived and the waitstaff were attentive and friendly. The menu is a nice change from your run of the mill Mexican restaurant. Most of the dishes we tried were great (I liked the lamb lollipops, mahi-mahi tacos and street corn), but the pricing and some portions felt a little inconsistent. A small order of nachos is $8-$10 depending whether you get meat while a reasonably sized order of street corn was only $3. We ended up ordering about 3 plates per person, next time we would probably get 2. I wasn't impressed by the margarita mixers that I tried on the rocks (I'll bring beer next time) but we enjoyed that they offered a free drink special for the holiday weekend.\n\nWe will come back, I expect it to get better as time goes on considering they have only been open for a couple weeks. This will probably be an every-once-in-a-while type place for us, though I think we would be tempted to come back more often if some weeknight dinner specials were offered.", "OMG tapas in little Havertown! Did California fall off into the ocean? Does the sun still rise in the east? A few years ago this would have been unthinkable but now this new place has been warmly welcomed by the community. We encountered a few bumps in the road last night but enjoyed ourselves and we'll be back.\n\nThe lovely wife and I waited until the grand opening jitters and chaos had hopefully died down and last night was the night. We called ahead and rolled in about 6:30 and were seated immediately.\n\nThese folks are a BYOB and, if you look at the website, they also have a cocktail mixer menu. So you can bring along a bottle of rum or tequila and make yourself an interesting drink. If you don't know that when you visit, you certainly should be told about it so you can plan your NEXT VISIT. Unfortunately it's not on the menu and it's not on a card displayed the table. You finally see it as a little note in the credit card folder as you leave. That's the wrong place and needs fixing. (Bump)\n\nLast night we ordered-\nKobe Beef Tacos ($10)\nCrispy Smoked Chicken Chimichangas ($8)\nSmoked Duck Quesadilla ($9) \nSerrano Ham Wrapped Scallops ($14)\nStreet Corn ($3)\n\nUnfortunately it was only day two for our young waitress and Kobe Beef Tacos somehow translated into Roast Pork Taquitos ($9). We were disappointed but when they arrived we decided to keep them. (Bump)\n\nSo the Taquitos and Chimichangas arrived first and they were fine. When it comes to great tapas I'm expecting an explosion of flavor in my mouth and that didn't happen for either of us. They were tasty enough but nothing special.\n\nNow things took a turn for the better in a big way. The Duck Quesadilla was a HUGE HIT. As others have said this is a delicious dish bursting with flavor. Next came the Scallops and were HUGE HIT again. Scallops are a favorite for the wife and she smiled with every bite.\n\nLast up was the Street Corn. OMG! This is a perfect example of a flavor explosion in your mouth and the best $3 you will ever spend!\n\nLast night several of our tapas were served on giant plates and that's unnecessary and I don't think impresses savvy diners anymore. Large plates and small tables don't go together. (Bump) Maybe they can use them at Edgewood.\n\nSpeaking of small tables, they are narrow and extra long here so you are seated too far from your dining partner. This restaurant is noisy so you need to raise your voice to have a conversation. Now it gets really weird. The seating is so tight that you are actually closer to the guy next to you than you are to the person you came with! With everyone raising their voices, plan on listening to your neighbor discuss the details of his recent prostate exam! This issue needs to be reexamined. (Bump)\n\nThese owners have been very successful with the Edgewood Café and they also have a history of responding to the desires of their customers. I can't wait to see how this place evolves over the coming months." ]	[ 1, 1, 3, 4, 4, 3, 2, 3, 3, 3 ]	3.34
VrcIYAsfBknPDpiuzKZ3Ug	[ "Tomo is located on the second floor of H Mart in Upper Darby. On the second floor is an assortment of Korean shops, but there is also a food court, which is where Tomo is. Being in an Asian mart, I could only expect great things from Tomo in regards to its seafood, and I wasn't disappointed. For about five dollars, I got a lovely presentation of a spicy tuna roll, ginger & wasabi and all. In addition to this roll, they gave me a bowl of miso soup, for nothing extra! The sushi was delicious and fresh, and it was quite inexpensive considering I got soup as well. I tipped them for their generosity, and the ladies behind the counter are great :). If you're reading this review and wondering where it is, it is in the H Mart, up the escalators and on the second floor, towards the left in the food court area. Delicious! I understand the H Mart's entry on Yelp already has a lot of reviews, but I think each individual business deserves its own entry. That's why I made this one!", "If you like sushi Tomo is one of Philly/Delcos best kept secrets. On the second floor of the H-Mart at 69th street you'll never find it if you don't know where to look, but please go hunting! I've been to so many sushi joints in Philly and the surrounding area that I've lost track of them all classy establishments and lunch boxes, none can compare to the amazing delight that is Tomo. \nTheir sushi and sashimi is fresh and flavorful. they cover all the basics and plenty of the fancier rolls. All delicious! Their tempura is also quite a treat. I probably should try some of their other dishes at some point but I never seem to make it past the sushi! \nOf you eat there everything is beautifully presented on ceramic and don't be surprised if your order is accompanist by a complementary bowl of miso soup and a salad with ginger dressing. The people at the counter are super nice. Oh did I mention how cheap this place is? Awesome if you're on a budget, and there are free water dispensers all over the food court if you're really scrimping for that perfect sushi meal.", "I've been to Tomo several times and went after my doctor appointment before heading home and to H Mart for shopping. I am never disappointed. The Asian food court is above H Mart on the 2nd floor. You can choose Korean, Korean/Chinese,Japanese, Japanese/Korean. \n\nI was in the mood for fresh food and Tomo called my name. I got the #26 Sushi box, which has 9 pieces Sashimi, 3 pieces sushi (Salmon, Tuna and Red Snapper), 3 pieces Gyoza Dumpling, seaweed salad, Green Salad , California Roll and Miso soup all for only $8.95. Seating is limited at the sushi bar, but since it is in the food court, there are lots of tables for all patrons. \n\nThe sushi is fresh and flavorful. The menu is huge - they have your basic sushi rolls(California Roll, Tuna Roll, etc) and fancier ones (like Dragon roll, Rainbow roll), and sushi/sashimi and Japanese teriyaki, katsu and other promient Japanese dishes. \n\nYou get alot of quality food for the price. It is also very clean establishment.", "amazingggggggg!\nthey had fucking pink sushi rolls.", "Great sushi. The best in the area by far. Very creative rolls. Fresh sashimi. Very pleasant staff. Highly rated.", "Sushi's great and everything, but the fact that they serve an excellent rendition of my favorite Korean dish in the world (hwe dup bap!) is the reason they get 5 stars.\n\nTomo is tucked away in a food court, so there's plenty of seating available too!", "Yum! I love sushi so anytime I need a sushi fix, I head here. It is a very relaxed atmosphere and the cost is reasonable. The sushi tastes great and they pay attention to details - it comes out in a very artistic way. Also, the staff is very nice. I recommend it.", "Perhaps not the best sushi I've ever had, but for the price, its a great option! You could go to many \"good\" sushi joints and pay 2-3 times what you pay at Tomo. But the budget price, doesn't mean you get inferior sushi. It was very fresh and the rolls and combination plates were presented beautifully. Great attention to detail!", "Fresh food with great presentation, attention to detail and great prices. Looks like will turn into one of my favourite places!", "Possibly the best tasting sushi for its price. The owners are very polite and the orders come out at a decent time. If you want affordable delicious, creative, gorgeous sushi, come here." ]	[ 4, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5 ]	4.56
8xTHtLoNIwdpf0FEvIpQIw	[ "If your hotel room has a small kitchenette or if you are on your way home, Pasta by George offers wonderful homemade pasta and sauces. (They also offer cooked Italian meals). We picked up a marinara sauce with sun dried tomato basil pesto and ricotta cavatelli which was the least exotic of their offerings but one of our favorites. We also bought a nice Parmesan and were on our way to the MIL for dinner after the conference.", "I went here to get some marinated mozzarella bllas and tomato salad for an event at my child's school. The salads were fresh an tasty - but a little high on the prices.\n\nIn a pinch, I would go back again. The pastas looked delicious.", "I love all things Italian - food, dessert, wine, men... oh wait... this is yelp... so yes... food...\n\nBy George's has Italian food that tastes homemade! They have Stromboli ($6.25), pizza ($2.75 to $3.50 a slice), pannini's (7.99 each), sandwiches (7.50 each), salads (8.99 lb.), gnocchi, calzones ($6.25)eggplant Parmesan, chicken Florentine, stuffed peppers, eggplant Gorgonzola ravioli, manicotti, a variety of homemade sauces (marina w or w/o meat, sun-dried tomato basil pesto, roasted pepper pesto, Alfredo, white clam, vodka blush, fra diavolo)... the list goes on and on. \n\nA local Philadelphian directed me here, and my colleague who ate here loved every item. I had delicious chicken Parmesan with 2 meet balls. \n\nMy mouth is watering as I write this review. I'm sitting in Houston catching up on my reviews and wishing I had longer to enjoy Philly!", "My source for fresh pasta in Center City. Totally worth the premium price. You get to choose what kind of pasta (egg, whole wheat, spinach, ect.) and the cut of noodle you would like. They also have a wide variety of sauces in case you are too lazy to make your own.\n\nThe prepared foods are top-quality as well.", "They catered an event for me with cold salads (mozzarella balls, pasta etc.) Very good food and decent prices. Will use again. I should clarify - they made the food - but I had to come pick it all up.\n\nStill - a great option.", "I had a slice here today. O.M.God it was good. Not Philly-good, mind you. Actual-good. The sauce had a bit of kick, and the vegetables were added perfectly: a few nice big pieces - not a bunch of little scraps so it's falling out all over the place. It could have done with another minute in the brick oven, but I'm looking forward to return to sample the many other slice options.", "Great thin coal oven slice of pizza. One of the best slices of pizza in the city or in any city for that matter. Got a cheese slice and a plain tomoato slice - most jerks kill their slices with toppings. I'm not a jerk. Don't you be one too.", "Fresh pestos. Fresh pasta. Nice people and all found in the famous Reading Terminal Market. I get a Roasted Red Pepper pesto from By George that I just can't get enough of. By George is also where I first ever saw a nut pesto which encouraged me to make almond pesto a year ago. Greaaaaat old world flavor you'll enjoy...Thanks George!", "by george, I think he's got it... even though few others do. \n\nby george does make homemade pastas, cut to order and homemade sauces, of which I did buy some to fill my pantry, along with fresh and aged cheeses, cut or grated to order. \n\nPizzas can be made with whole wheat and the breads, rolls and sandwiches are fresh and very eye appealing, they also sell their freshly made pizza dough. \n\nThey have your typical Italian market delights, like fresh mozzarella balls, roasted peppers and olives. Being in Philly they offer the cheesesteaks, as well as Italian sandwiches. \n\nThey have frozen pastas, like ravioli to take home and fresh Stromboli and calzones, to eat there or take home and bake. They also do catering and can be reached via bygeorgecatering@comcast.net \n\nWhatever, let's talk pizza! No matter where we have lived, it has taken forever to find a great pizza shop, that makes what we consider a great pizza. \n\nWe like our crust thin and this is certainly rolled as thin as you can get it. I never thought I would say this, but it could have been a little bit thicker, so that I could pick it up and just bite, but I had to fold it NY style and slide it into my mouth bite by bite. Still, it was a great slice of pepperoni pizza.\n\nI love a great, non watery seasoned sauce and the sauce was a rich, homemade sauce, even though I would have preferred a few more herbs. The mozzarella was real and strung out with each bite. \n\nIt was early, maybe a quarter til ten in the morning and I have been craving a slice of pepperoni pizza for quite some time. They knew I was coming, as they set that hot pizza, along with the others, on display on the glassed shelf. \n\nAll kinds of great pastas and sauces to look at, many types of pizza on display before my eyes, but I was fixated on that greasy pepperoni pizza and I finally answered with, I'll have a slice of the pepperoni, please! \n\nA nice sized slice was paddled into their white brick oven and served to me piping hot, I mean mouth burning, five minutes of piping hot fresh pizza and I was so happy, which cost me three dollars and change. \n\nI was with five others, who thought it was too early for pizza, what do they know, but they walked backwards watching me walk, browse and enjoy my thin crusted, greasy pepperoni pizza. \n\nMy daughter ended up going back for a chicken caesar on an Italian roll, with roasted peppers, caramelized onions and both spinach and romaine lettuce. \n\nPayback is a bitch, as I walked along side of my daughter and watched her devouring that sandwich.", "Someone I love brought me a cheesesteak. All the way from Philly. On a bus, no less. And then I refrigerated it. And then I heated it up. Yet, this was a masterpiece cheesesteak! Wonderfully juicy, replete with pungent onions and rich provolone cheese. Can you imagine how good this would have been right off the griddle? Only $8.00!" ]	[ 4, 3, 5, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 4 ]	3.98
6Z89Ixagyc0mrVnyZHiIVw	[ "We frequent here because it's very close to home and have never been let down. The staff is always friendly, food is always great, and it's priced fairly.", "Not one of my fav seafood places I've ever been, but not bad either. Latin/carribean flavored food that's pretty good. visited this palce when it first opened and the place was understaff, poor manager. We had to wait for the food a long time and he was out there busting his ass w/ everyone else trying to make up for everything. Wound up giving us free dessert which we fully took advantage of and throroughly enjoyed. The guava sauces were excellent and i love the fact that they offer fried plantains as a side. Woudl definitely go back despite the service that night.", "We had a great meal here Sunday night. Nice date atmosphere, plenty of parking, reservations accepted (although we didn't really need them, as it was not very busy). We had the Shredded Pork Over Plantains (appetizer) which was very tender and yummy; Fried Calamari, pretty good; Conch Chowder, yummy and very spicy; Caesar Salad, average; Chilean Sea Bass with Garlic Cilantro Butter, SO DELICIOUS and melts in your mouth, with glazed carrots; and a linguini dish with chorizo, shrimp and a roasted pepper cream sauce, which was yummy. They have a large wine list, most also available by the glass, and a full bar. Prices are comparable to Carrabba's or Bonefish. Our waiter was very personable and attentive. We will return for more!", "It was crowded and noisy when I was there, but that is apparently not the rule. There was live music.\n\nThe food was good as far as quality and seasoning. The menu was not very big, but there was enough variety. Some dishes had a Caribbean theme. There was a good wine selection. Serving size was moderate. Presentation was not elaborate. The bread was good. The staff was very friendly. It was just a little pricey.", "I have been going here since it opened. I am very impressed with the way Rob has run this place, the food, service and ambiance. You can sit inside or out and the ambiance in West Park Village is very nice for outside dining. \n\nThe food is a touch of south Florida meets Cuba meets the the islands. I have had just about everything on the menu and have never been disappointed. Some of the little special touches include their homemade banana bread. That stuff is addictive and you can buy whole loaves to take home. Gawd is it delicious! \n\nThey have two special nights that are great: Burger Night and Steak Night. Burger night is Monday. You get a giant cheese burger and fries for an unbelievable low price--that I can not remember right now. \n\nSteak night is Thursday. Whatever Rob is buying at a discount is just $10.95 with Fries. it could be a rib eye, strip or whatever. Both nights are great and when I am in town I make it a priority to hit one or the other. \n\nAlso try the pork tenderloin, any steak or fish. \n\nThis is a great neighborhood restaurant.", "The hubby and I came here last Friday night and had one of the oddest dining experiences ever. Period.\nFirst let me begin by saying that I live in a big metropolitan city. I don't think that this has highered (or lowered) my expectations, but I could be wrong.\n\nSo, we made reservations on opentable.com for 7:00. I thought that this restaurant was in Tampa, but unfortunately it's waaay up somewhere north of TPA. I made sure to call and let the hostess know that I would be 10 minutes late. No problem she said, thanks for calling to let us know. From my 30 second convo w/ the hostess, I thought this would be an awesome experience.\n\nWe walk in the door and there is no hostess to be found, so we stand in the small entry waiting...and waiting...and chaos all around...waiting.\n\nIt takes the hostess several minutes to find my reservation, and asks us to sit in a small booth. When we ask if we can have a larger booth since my husband is 6'5\", she says that the larger booth was for someone with a reservation (uhhh???..ok)\n\nOne thing I can say about this place is that the lighting is fantastic. It isn't too bright, and isn't too dark. Just right.\n\nAfter about 5 minutes our server comes over and tells us that she is going to be taking care of us and that she is training so and so (nowhere to be seen). My thoughts are really? You're training someone on a busy Friday night? GREAT! We get 2 servers for the price of one! \n\nWe give the server our drink orders and she can't understand the name of the wine I ordered which was a very simple french wine. I'm sorry, but if you have no idea how to pronouce the wines you're selling, that is a problem. I literally had to point to it on the page.\n\nI'll make the rest short and sweet:\n\n-It took several minutes to have our order taken. At least 15 after drinks,\n- When I asked the 2nd server if their restaurant had any sustainable fish, she had no idea what I was talking about. She came back about 20 minutes later, and just said \"no, sorry\"...uhh...no, what? No to the question I asked you 20 minutes ago?\n- server 1 and server 2 had NO communication what-so-ever. Orders were taken, and retaken, questions were asked and reasked. It was simply annoying\n-we were served bread and hard butter\n-the bread and hard butter had no plates\n- we were also not given any plates for out appetizers\n- when my appetizer came some guy just put it on the table and left without explaining to me what the FOUR sauces on my plate were, so I didn't even bother to try them.\n- The Coconut shrimp were incredibly tough as well as the shrimp in the paella\n- When our cesear salads came out with no dressing at all, the waitress didn't even apologize, she just said \"Oh\", then asked if we wanted it spun, or just on top...uh...the proper way, please....duh...\n- The mahi dish was so bland, I had to ask for sauce on the side\n- the paella was inedibly salty\n-when we asked for it to go after not even having 2 bites (we were taking it home to doctor it up and possibly turn it into something edible) we were presented with 2 plastic containers on our table without even being asked why we didn't eat any of our food. I'm sirry, but I just dropped close to $100 and you're going to make me put my food into the container at this tiny table? Ridiculous.\n- The food ended up in the garbage when we got home. It was simply irrepairable.\nI have no intention on coming here again, and for the prices, I feel that the service should have been better. \nOur server was unkempt and seemed like she would be better suited for Applebees or Chilis, not a casual fine dining restaurant.", "When the weather is nice, a great place to eat outdoors. The food was great!", "Nice steak. Definitely try the Red Stripe Calamari if you haven't had it here before.", "Dig the vibe here at this restaurant located in a nice upper scale strip. \n\nDamn why do we always get stuck with the waitor in training at the nice restaurants?!? I was thinking this will either make or break our meal Either way drinks came on time, apps were ordered things were going good. \n\nTypsy already bc we predrank before dinner. The queso fundido arrived, melted cheese w/ hints of peppers and chorizo served w/ salty chips. MMMMM....I wanted to just eat w/ a spoon. CHEEEEEESE! Great menu item, would be to use this as a sauce and just pour it over pasta. Hands down would be a great mac n cheese!\n\nNext came the coconut shrimp in a citrus inspired dipping sauce. I was expecting better from this they were tasty. Coconut was almost burnt but they were decent. I was thinking I should have gone w/ the crab cakes but the table was feeling this more. Oh well! :(\n\nI ordered a conch soup to replace the salad for an extra charge and the food runner delivered 3 salads. I was like sweet they will bring my soup afterwards, well the rookie remembered when the meal came by that time it was too late. Strike 1! The salad was a basic Ceaser it was good I liked it.\n\nThen the meal, I dont how the rookie suckered me into ordering this but he said it was full of flavor and its a hit at this place. Guava Salmon wrapped in Smoked Bacon. Sounds great and I dont get a lot of Guava in the Chi. I usually dont like to mix proteins but anything w/ bacon?!? You cant go wrong. The fish came out and was fresh, tasty, and everything was cooked properly but the flavors were across the board. You put all the flavors together and I was wow'd, im more like this kinda works. Wasnt bad by any means but wasnt great. I was a lil dissapointed. Strike 1 1/2! :)\n\nWell thats how we left it w/ our bellies full to the brim. Waitor did a decent job for what he did right and my group left content.", "Great food at a decent price. All the fish is fresh not frozen great selection and the banana bread that they give you is insane! I would def recommend this place to any1! They have bar specials on Tuesday's (Angus burger for $3!!!), Thursdays (NY Strip Steak $9) and my favorite Sunday (All you can eat Grouper sandwiches for $9!! ). I'm slowly becoming a regular here!" ]	[ 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 1, 4, 3, 4, 5 ]	3.9
cL8PbQ_k1pke_IQEjNEvGg	[ "5-star lunch.\n\nI've never had a meal from Sen I didn't enjoy, though I've become partial to the Panang Curry with chicken. The portions are often large enough to split into two meals, and they can deliver if you're nearby and in a hurry. Prices are very reasonable for the excellent quality.", "Excellent for dinner, too. A diverse menu means something for everyone, regardless of spice preferences. And they deliver, quickly, throughout Downtown.", "Went to Sen Thai during a business trip.\r\n\r\nPros: \r\n-fresh ingredients\r\n-good presentation \r\n-very fast waitstaff\r\n-relatively inexpensive\r\n-minimal oil\r\n\r\nCons:\r\n-while ingredients were fresh, dishes were fairly bland w/o memorable flavors. They need to work on their sauces.\r\n-Located in a converted corner set of offices in an office building, the ambiance is cold.\r\n\r\nOverall, a good bet for a quick bite w/a friend or a safe bet for business travelers on a budget. Not a great date place", "Bistro. Well it's a nicer place, but the food wasn't that tasty. Diverse menu basically translates to \"not that good at making Thai food.\"", "Sweet Curry Savior!\n\nIt was almost an entire month since my last Thai meal. That, my friends, is about 400 times too long for a girl who used to be able to walk down the street and have her choice of 6 different $5 rice and noodle shops. I hopped on Yelp, checked my \"Thai Me Up, St. Louis\" Talk thread from a million years ago and crossed my fingers. Justin and I settled on Sen Thai and headed downtown--and I'd say it was worth the trip!\n\nThe setting is pretty stylish with wide windows overlooking the street (which is probably more interesting during the day when I suppose people are actually walking around, but nighttime downtown is generally pretty dead, aside from one or two streets. But I digress.). Our server was super friendly, but not overly attentive and she was happy to make recommendations. I am a creature of habit and tend to order green curry at every Thai joint I try, but our server was so enthusiastic about the choo chee that I had to get it. The presentation of this curry with vegetables dish far surpassed that of any Thai spot I've tried in the past (photo is up!); more importantly, it tasted great. Justin had the drunken noodles with chicken and was delighted that there were more chicken chunks than pieces of onion in his dish, which is typically a rarity. We both had enough leftover for lunch today and left dinner with full bellies. Sen Thai's dishes are about $4 more than my favorite Thai joints in my old 'hoodie, so I'm still on the hunt for a cheaper, delicious spot, but I know I'll be back to Sen Thai again--I need to try that green curry!\n\nOh! How could I forget--we did have the crab rangoon appetizer before our meals. Six pockets of creamy fried goodness for $5--not too shabby. The rangoons were solid (still not as good as Ping Pong or Duck Walk, but damn, they were stuffed!) and large enough that I didn't have to stab Justin's hand with my fork to prevent him from eating his fair share. Sometimes a girl just needs 4 crab rangoons instead of just 3!", "One of the best dinners we had on our weekend trip to St. Louis. Happened upon this place while looking for parking around Washington street. I immediately googled it on the phone and found good reviews.\n\nThe interior is super cute. Love the elephants on the walls. Service is attentive and the food is good. I ordered the Fire rice with chicken and he ordered the chicken with cashews. Our friends ordered the Bamee bbq pork. \n\nThe fire rice almost set me on fire. It was super hot, just the way I like it. The cashew chicken was flavorful, just not as hot as mine. The bbq pork was a little sweet for my taste. I ordered the black sticky rice pudding for dessert. It needed some more coconut milk. \n\nOverall, a decent Thai restaurant with good food choices. The menu is extensive and so is the wine list.", "I'm probably one of the only St. Louisians that thinks Sen Thai is the best Thai in the city, but hey, I'm going out on a limb here.\n\nI've been going to Sen since 2003 and they never disappoint. Their curry dishes are really great, and they use quality meat (which oftentimes in other ethnic food restaurants is just plain gross.) That's important to me! \n\nChicken fire rice, awesome. Pad Kapao is really, really yummy - if you are trying to cut carbs, order that dish with no rice - it's just meat, veggies, in a spicy broth. Their Pad Thai is usually completely great. There have been a couple times when they've skimped me on meat like w.h.o.a., but I send it back and they re-do it quickly. \n\nGreat spring & summer rolls. If you go at a busy lunchtime, expect to wait about 10 minutes for your check. Just plan on it and then you won't get irritated.", "Have I expressed my love for all things Thai Food? Sen-Thai Asian Bistro is a great place to go, but my review will be slightly limited as I only ever order one thing off the menu: the drunken noodles. The idea is that while you eat them you'll actually get drunk of the spice. Fair warning: these are spicy. I also love the Satay here. Sen-Thai offers a lot of vegetarian options, too. The food is affordable and the portions are good sized. The atmosphere is very nice with long clean lines. The ornate wall decorations are fun to look at, or try to find a spot by the window and you can watch the sky change while you eat. Sen-Thai Asian Bistro is located by a park which is known for scary and shady characters, so be wary as you leave if it is dark outside. I've never had an issue, but be careful nonetheless.", "Fire rice with chicken....YESSSS! The spring rolls are a great starter too. Great for lunch or dinner but try to avoid the 12 noon time because it is very busy. Just off Washington Avenue and 13th street. Add it to your circle of restaurants and you will not regret it.", "In St. Louis for a conference, staying near the Arch. Took a cab out to Sen Thai w/ a few colleagues at dusk and kept the number, so that we could get back. (Thanks for the tip about the park at night.)\n\nGreat veggie options. Green Curry w tofu & veggies was tasty -- not too spicy, despite the 2 peppers. Good portion size and veggies were fresh. (Veggies included eggplant, red and green peppers, broccoli, carrots, and baby corn.) We didn't get the complimentary Bread w Peanut sauce -- they say the first basket is free, if you dine in -- not sure if you had to order it. Will try one of the Sen Specials, if I get a chance to go back." ]	[ 5, 5, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 4, 5, 3 ]	3.54
WvPIOVr2dcUXcTWoloFmTw	[ "New spot in Westchase, very sleek space with a Green Theme! Awesome food mainly Pizzas all with Organic Ingredients & Hormone Free Meats. The staff is very attentive & quick to answer anyone's questions, and accomodations. As of writing the bar is still awaiting the go ahead from the City to sell Beer & Wine, which should be by Feb or March. They have a broad selection of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and pizzas to choose from, plus awesome desserts. I had the Flatbread and Dip Trio for an appetizer, which is flat bread with 3 sauces to dip in, my favorite being the olive. Then for the main course I had the Sausage & Tricolor Peppers Pizza, very nicely done with multi-grain bread & organic peppers. To end it off for dessert I had the Fresh Homemade Brownie, very good too! I also enjoyed the background music not overly radio commercial like many other places in town. Overall a very creative, and eco-friendly concept, which I hope many others will continue in the years to come. Looking forward to the Downtown location opening soon in Jan 2011!\n\nBTW I forgot to mention there are also plenty of Vegan & Gluten Free options, plus one can design their own Pizza how they like according to their dietary needs.", "OMG. Gluten Free BBQ Chicken Pizza to die for! Great service, great food, really nice wait staff. The gluten free brownie... A must try! Pizza Fusion rocks!", "If you want a place to go that has great food, fantastic ambiance, and very reasonable prices, this is the place to go. They have a wide variety of food choices and is very organic and green friendly. \n\nFor dinner, I ate the vegan soy cheese pizza with basil, black olives, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes on a multi-grain bread which was superb. It is quite possibly the best vegan pizza I've ever had.\n\nFor desert, I ate the cookies, which were served warm with milk. There were three cookies as part of the dessert and it turned out to be a lot, so I would recommend sharing. My friend had the brownie desert, which wasn't as good, but also very large.\n\nAgain I would highly, highly recommend this to anyone and I can't wait to go again!", "Thanks to a $10 for $20 LivingSocial deal, we decided to give Pizza Fusion a try. The Westchase location is new-ish and we must have timed it perfectly because right after we walked in, the crowds...they swarmed. I love the selection of fresh/organic product. The flatbread approach to pizza crust is also really cool. Cute place, and props for a delicious array of cane sugar sodas!\n\nI had a pear & gorgonzola salad and I opted for the Farmers Market pie: fresh red onion, roasted portobello and zucchini and artichoke hearts. I died and went to pizza topping heaven. The boy maintains that \"veggies have no place on a pizza\" so he had a roasted chicken caesar and a pepperoni & meatball pizza. The food is without question outstanding!", "Not giving 5 stars for one reason only:\n\nNO DIET COCA-COLA/PEPSI-COLA!!! \n\nThey do have a natural suger-cane-made cola that gives me headaches.\n\nI know it's gotto be all natural... But I really need a fresh Diet Coke with my pizza!!!!!\n\nBy the way, they have the juiciest pizzas I've every tried. I love the Sausage and Peppers... oh jeez... I just love it... but still need my real Diet Coke!!!!!!!", "Pizza Fusion is definitely my new favorite pizza place in the area!\n\nThe ingredients are organic and fresh, and the whole wheat crust is very tasty, thin, and just the right amount of crisp. As a self-proclaimed \"pizza blotter,\" I was able to put away my napkins at Pizza Fusion; the pies are not dripping in grease whatsoever. Wonderful.", "I went here for lunch and had the lunch deal of a small pizza and half salad. I added chicken and spinach to my pizza and had it on a whole wheat crust. It was pretty tasty. My favorite though was the chocolate chip cookies. They are a little grainy b/c of the all natural ingredients, but they are served warm and the chocolate chips are all melty. Yum!", "I was visiting my sister, who lives in Tampa, when we decided to go to Pizza Fusion for dinner. We are from New York, so good pizza is especially hard to find, however, this place definitely met the mark. \n\nWhen we first came in, I noticed how clean the decorations and the colors of the restaurant are- it was a great dining environment that set you up to really feel you were in an eco-friendly place. I decided to order a beet salad with feta and a personal cheese pizza (i usually don't like my pizzas too complicated) with a glass of the sustainable white wine. The wine was crisp and perfect for summer- not too sweet or dry- and went well with the salad, which was amazing, fresh, and topped with candied walnuts. I have to tell you the pizza was full of flavor and thin crust with the perfect amounts of ingredients; you would be surprised how many people cannot make a decent cheese pizza in washington DC, where I currently live! My sister ordered the farmers market pizza, which was also very good and I enjoyed trying the medley of artichokes and other goodies on top as well. Although, I am usually not a sweets person, I decided to order the brownie, which was really great and I actually could feel good about what I was eating for desert at last, knowing the ingredients were of quality and it wasn't just some mass produced brownie. Overall, the service was wonderful and the price was unbeatable-try living in a bigger city where you wont pay anything less than $12 dollars for a miniature sandwich at lunch at a chain like au bon pan, I promise. \n\nThis place is not run of the mill or chain-like by any means; its a real restaurant thats only going to give you legitimate, quality dining options at a very reasonable price. And parents can even bring their kids and enjoy great food because its family friendly, too.\n\nAnd I just have to leave you with this; the thing that especially struck me was the happy hour deal: $3 pizzas, wine, and beer on tap- I would be in heaven if this place came to bigger cities like DC because it would make a killing! Don't pass up this unique opportunity to enjoy sustainable, gluten-free, and organic food. The citizens of Westchase are very lucky ;) Enjoy!", "Tried the Westchase version of this pizza place and it was even better then the one downtown! If you haven't tried this place... You gotts!", "Go here-high quality, inexpensive for what you get, wide variety of toppings. \n\nTheir pizza is not greasy and they offer a multi grain crust that rocks. \n\nThis restaurant is big into environmental sustainability and an organic menu. \n\nTry the portabella mushroom as a pizza topping. \n\nVery friendly staff too." ]	[ 4, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5 ]	4.02
nF5QByCz21MY0KLtSoB5KA	[ "Of all of Philadelphia's \"true\" diners, this is my preferred. Granted, it is a pain in the butt to get to, and even for South Philly, parking is not always easy in their cramped lot.\n\nHowever, whether it's weekday dinner specials or weekend breakfasts, the diner is upbeat, busy, and has all the qualities one should expect from an old-fashioned eatery.\n\nThe food is what you would expect. But as so many Philly diners haven't met those aforementioned expectations, Penrose holds its own.\n\nWARNING: Do not go at breakfast, otherwise you'll feel like you're trapped in deleted Sopranos scenes.", "great googley moogley!! why didn't i go here sooner??!\n\nyou know, i have no answer, either.\n\ndamn fine diner, with decent prices, funny & more than adequate waitresses and good chocolate milk. hooray!", "I'm sure I don't know what this \"Penrose Diner Corp\" title is about. It sounds like an evil grilled-cheese conglomerate of the future. \n\nThe Penrose I'm talkin 'bout is all the way out Penrose Ave., conveniently close to the Sunoco Oil refineries, the scenic sewage treatment plant of I95, and also en route to the airport. \n\nThe food here is classic diner. Cheap eggs, a variety of melts, combo specials. It's all pretty damn good. The waitresses have seen it all and you can't freak them out. The variety of pies spinning in their plexiglass cylinder is dizzying, indeed. \n\nEasily the best Diner Grub in Philly, and much more fun than the gentrified, expensive versions of breakfast spots Sabrinas, the Glory, and the like. Park on the street side and avoid the lot entirely. and by the way....\n\nHow's ya mudda, hon?", "i go here with my best friend about once a week. its the perfect place to take her bc shes very loud so she fits right in. no one stares at us bc theyre too busy having loud conversations themselves. \nthe food is good ole fashioned diner food. the prices arent over the top either. sometimes i feel like diners will charge an arm and a leg bc they know theyre just about your only option late at night. not so here though. i always stick to the cheapest stuff on the menu bc im broke but ive seen their other dishes and man oh man they look great... and huge! only thing ive had that i didnt really like were their pancakes. i like big fluffy ones and these were more on the crisp/bread-like side. the cakes and pies they have on display are incredible looking. i just want to shove my whole body into the case and lock myself in until im done eating everything inside. \nthe staff are friendly considering its a 24 hour diner in South Philly... you can only be so happy working in this kind of environment i would think. the diner itself is nice too, its clean and has good lighting and the colors arent visually insulting. \nmy fav thing though is that they have the old school diner bills/checks. no new computerized bill/check, fuck that. hand written with a carbon copy, sweet.", "I am in love.\n\nSaturday was my first time there, and I don't drive or know how to get there on SEPTA, but I think I have found my second home.\n\nGood food, cheap prices, and you can have the world's most outrageous hungover conversations in relative privacy cuz the din is bearably loud. AWESOME.\n\nAnd Denise, our waitress... she rocks!\n\nI had a pepper and onion omelette w/American cheese and a side of Turkey Ham. Ron ordered \"whatever has the most pork products\", and Dimps (who refers to pancakes as 'Devil's Biscuits) had a Belgian waffle. Everyone was pleased, and breakfast with all our changes and substitutions, multiple beverages, tax and (generous) tip for three came to $47.", "Disappointing to say the least. We went on a Saturday morning. It was busy but there wasn't a wait. Our server was awful. We ordered and waited, and waited, for our food (which I know isn't our servers fault) but once the food came out it was cold which lead me to believe it sat for a long time which is probably our servers fault. She didn't bring us our juice after we asked numerous times. We both ended up gagging on the pile of coffee grinds at the bottom of our cups. I am definitely more disappointed with the service than the food. I think the food could have been okay if it was warm. Not sure if I would want to try it again...maybe we'll check out the dinner menu.", "As the previous poster mentioned the NY/Jersey area is full of great diners, some better than others...some you just walk in, eat and walk out forgetting about it 10 minutes later.\n\nNot the case with the Penrose. Real close to where I live, it's become a great addition to some late nights on the weekends as well as breakfast Sunday mornings.. You wouldn't think it at first but the Chicken Cassidillas here are definitely worthy of praise. Any omlete you can't go wrong and the chicken parm wedge (sorry) \"Hoagie\" is around the good/average range..Great staff", "I just adore Penrose for late-night, post-clubbing eats. The food is pretty consistent, fresh, and tasty. You just gotta try the Buffalo Chicken Wrap; hands down, the best I've ever had. The service can be iffy if it's busy, but I have yet to encounter any rudeness there. Oh yeah, make sure you order a milkshake too. Pretty damn good. Penrose is probably the best diner I've been to in Philly.", "Penrose is one of the best diners I know of. They've got a really decent menu with more than just your usual diner fare- it's not just meatloaf and mashed. You'll find local favorites and Greek and Jewish favorites on the menu as well. Their baked goods are very good, although not quite as good as the Oregon Diner's. Plenty of seating here, but not enough parking! Car pool if you're in a large group or you'll regret it. You can get a decent meal for under $10, but most of the choices with beverage tax and tip are going to take you closer to the $15 mark.", "Penrose is where its at!!!! The menu is awesome. You are getting a TON of food for an excellent price--oh yeah--and its all delicious! The service is good. I love a friendly waitress!! I went here alone one day and stayed for about an hour at the bar. I really enjoyed myself and felt totally comfortable eating alone there! I am pretty sure its 24 hours so thats a good thing to know for those late nights :)" ]	[ 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4 ]	3.74
F-c7uFx2dsncXXJrgMXKyw	[ "This is jn the location that was Pacific Grill. Great fresh sushi. Good prices.\n\nNew floors\nBathrooms are new \nCeiling tiles are new.\n\nThey really cleaned up the place. \nOwners are on site and attentive. \n\nIt will be another great neighborhood restaurant. I'll meet u there.", "Fantastic little restaurant the carage chicken is wonderful as well as the beef tataki. Will definitely be returning.", "Order the hand roll!\nIt looks like a waffle cone except with seaweed and sushi. \n\nThe entire staff here is so pleasant. Even the sushi chef came over to our table asking how everything was. \n\nStarted out with crispy tuna tartare from the specials menu... heaven in my mouth. Everything following was delicious and fresh!", "This is in the restaurant previously known as Pacific Grill. Much of the furniture is the same, however they have freshened it up and with a nice decor.\n\nThe family that runs it is very personable, and nice. You can tell they want to succeed and have the right tools to do so (personality, clean restaurant and good food). We have only eaten at sushi bar, but everything we have ordered has been wonderful. \n\nI highly recommend this place, it's great to support a locally owned business, versus the chains that surround it.", "Today I had the sweet & sour Chicken with a garden salad , fried rice and egg rolls. Everything was wonderful and the portions were surprisingly filling. As you can see from the pictures \" that is an empty plate. The Cafe is new and very clean and decorated very well. I rate the overall experience 5 stars.check out my pic's.", "The new owners of the sunflower cafe have now brought authentic Japanese cuisine to Valrico. The octopus balls or takoyaki were delicious with a sauce that reminded me of my time living in Japan. No need to go to Temple Terrace for ramen noodles anymore. This is a go to place for the Brandon Valrico fishhawk area", "Very nice sushi bar. A little small but cozy with very relaxing atmosphere. Good food quality, amazing sushi, big verity of items on a menu. Sushi are the best in town! Friendly stuff greet you right of the door and make you feel special. They have lunch specials and kids menu. Good for a date night also, they have beer and sake. Love coming here!", "Delicious, authentic Japanese cuisine. Excellent service - owners are much nicer than previous. Can't wait to go back!!!", "Great sushi, fresh and lots of variety. Owners are very nice and can't wait to go back and try their famous fried rice.", "Small, cute cafe located in a shopping center. We were warmly greeted upon arriving and seated quickly in the back booths. Did not catch the name of the gentleman who seated us and took our orders but he did a very nice job of taking care of us. We came with quite a large group of people so appreciated the restaurant's quick handling of that. \n\nWe ordered the Godzilla, Sunflower, and Super Volcano rolls as well as the chicken karaage appetizer and chicken katsu curry. Everything was delicious! Very fresh ingredients for the sushi. I think I liked the Sunflower roll the most out of our table. Sunflower roll consisted of tuna, salmon, yellow tail, avocado, and crab rolled in soy paper, panko fried and then topped with yum and eel sauce. We sampled some other rolls around us and the Dragon roll was on point as well. The chicken katsu curry- chicken was fried perfectly! Outside was nice and crunchy with moist chicken inside. Curry was rich and flavorful with small chunks of potatoes. This was a large portion, could have easily fed two people.\n\nI wish I lived closer, there were so many other things I wanted to try. Like the ramen! I guess they don't serve ramen at night because I didn't see this on the dinner menu. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area!" ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]	4.52
SgSebVhI9feEfcdT6iTMVA	[ "Ate here last night. We have eaten at Margaritas with some sequence since they opened and have been reasonably happy. HOWEVER, last night the service was the worst we have ever had. It took 35 minutes from the time we ordered and then we only received our meals after we asked another waiter to check for us. Our waiter had never come back to check on us and had evidently not been back to the kitchen. The food came out cold because it had been sitting for some time. And, one meal was wrong. The manager was not willing to make things right and excused the waiter by saying he was new. Bad service all around and not handled well by the manager. Needless to sat we will not be going back. The are other choices in Greenwood.", "This is my favorite Mexican restaurant on the south side. The food is good, quick, and cheap. I'm picky about my chips and salsa (funny that my favorite part is free, right?), and theirs are both good. Plus, they have good specials on super-huge beers. Can't beat that!", "I have very few requirements for Mexican restaurants (the non-authentic kind), and this one met all of them. Fresh-made salsa, good margaritas, and tasty food. I ordered the quesadilla roja with beef and a large margarita. (The margarita was on special that night.) The service was fast and reliable. The decor is bright and fun. All in all, a good dining experience.", "This used to be good... not sure what happened with the name change over, but it's not what it used to be. The food is just OK and the service is spotty. There are far better Mexican places in town.", "I have to say with a name like \"Margarita US 31 Mexican Restaurant\" I had very low expectations of what they would offer. It has a generic location (strip mall) and a generic name. I was impressed with the service, the food and the margaritas which were $5 on Cinco de Mayo. \n\nIt might be generic on the outside, but has some flair after all. Check them out.", "We eat here nearly every week and most times we were able to use a coupon. Now it is an unfriendly site for coupons. To bad that a frequent diner can't catch a deal. I should also mention we often bring others with us. It is very good food and sevice.", "This was my first trip here in quite a while. I had the Fajita Funditas, which is a giant hot plate of Fajita goodness consisting of beef, chicken, shrimp, peppers and onions. It was fresh, hot and delicious. And a 32 ounce beer for under four bucks!", "I wasn't sure what to expect with Margaritas but I must say that I was impressed. I called ahead and ordered carry out and my order was ready at the promised time and tasted great. I had chicken tacos and an order of guacamole. The food was hot when I got it and they gave me more than enough guacamole and chips! Inside the restaurant was nothing special but I wouldn't let that stand in your way of trying out this place.", "After a long first day back at work after vacation, the 27oz strawberry daiquiri was just what I needed. The daiquiri was delicious and certainly didn't got to waste. \n\nAs far as a Mexican restaurant, this is about the same as most of them, but as most of them are, authentic and delicious. It did take us quite a while to receive our food and cheese dip, but the taste made up for it. \n\nAll three of us had a chicken fajita quesadilla, which was huge and great. After eating chips and cheese we all had half left, so if you tend to eat a lot of chips before dinner, split it with someone. \n\nOverall, good place!", "I love this restaurant soooo much! They have REAL chicken, steak & FRESH seafood! Everything is cooked to order & they have table side guacamole if you'd like!! I am so comfortable with this place, that I have been trying different things on the menu that I have never had before && I like all of it! I have yet to try an alcoholic beverage here, but I will update on that if I do! ;-)" ]	[ 1, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5 ]	3.28
BAIETJ6VZyjuVcog_kQVFw	[ "This was my first visit to a Taziki's -- I had heard great things from friends who have been to other locations, so I was excited to see if it lived up to the hype. Although it was a Sunday night on a holiday weekend, I was surprised that the restaurant was empty sans an employee eating at a booth. We placed our order and saw that it was cooked to order, which is always a good thing. The service however left much to be desired -- no one working seemed to care that we were there. I'm sure they were bored by the lack of customers, but come on! At least pretend to be somewhat happy to take a customer's order. Thankfully, the \"grilled chicken feast\" I ordered was really, really good. I got the rice as my side but also tried the potatoes and would recommend those over the rice. The signature taziki sauce was alright but I loved the Greek salad dressing much more. Despite the tepid service, I was very impressed by my first Taziki's visit. It seems like a nice addition to the Gulch, one that I'm sure is packed during the weekday lunch hour.", "Eaten there two nights in a row and going again tonight. Good, fresh food in a bright clean restaurant and excellent value for money.", "Great healthy lunch spot! Chains don't impress me often but this place is great. Food is fresh, healthy, and delicious and comes out quickly.", "Got a coupon for a free hummus appetiser at a Yelp event so went in here to get it. The guy serving us was super friendly and gave us both soft and baked pita as we couldn't decide. I went to buy a sweet tea as well and he gave it to me on the house which was awesome! They were all really sweet and the place was perfectly air conditioned which was great because usually these places are freeeeeezing", "Stop by all the time for lunch and dinner. Always super fast and the food is always cooked perfectly! At lunch there sometimes is a line and parking is tight, but they move it very fast! The salmon feast, tenderloin feast, and chicken feast's are my favorites. Lamb gyro is great too! Their hummus is some of the best I've ever had!!", "While this is a chain, I keep coming back for more. I haven't tried a crap ton of options here, mainly just the \"feasts\". I've had the chicken, steak, and the lamb...all with rice (which is very light and fluffy) and the caesar salad, which is good sized. The staff is very friendly and this store in particular seems very well run. So...I'll keep coming back and hopefully be risky enough to try more of the menu.", "I hate writing bad reviews, but \"Sorry for the inconvenience\" was the response when I called to figure out alternatives when the delivery showed up WITHOUT the main entree 20 minutes late. Doesn't really cut it when you are providing catering for an office of 100 people and forget to bring the main, and most expensive entrée.. The food at Taziki's is good, but time and time again I hear about unfortunate events when eating/ordering from Taziki's so I would not recommend going there if you're: in a hurry, looking for something cheap, ordering for others etc... Really disappointing. Was not even offered anything in response to my late/incorrect catering order over $500. When we asked for additional trays of food they said \"it will take two hours.\" -- So I guess we're just out of luck? Not a good place to do business with in my experience.", "Although it is a franchise, it's really good food. I'm hooked on the salmon greek salad. For the money, its a great lunch option. This one is good and I really like the West End location, too.\n\nOur office is on West End and we often order out lunch for the office on Mondays. As far as healthy food options, this one is really popular in our group.", "If you're looking for true Greek food, this isn't the place but I found their food fresh and service was fast. Nice quick stop for lunch.", "2nd time here. Having the grilled lamb, basmati rice. Grape leaves appetizer. It's quality & very healthy food. It's earned my repeat business." ]	[ 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 1, 5, 4, 5 ]	4.2
tc6jKQiRjFO2M7BylwHVrg	[ "The egg rolls were burnt, to much grease in chow main, haven't tried the barbecue pork yet, it's ok,", "First time here and food is delicious!! Had the freshly made pot stickers and moved to my combination fried rice and was served the pork five spice and was all very good. Glad Kwok came in and gave this place a face lift with the new renovations. Can't wait to come back to try more the other stuff on the menu.", "Fortunate to stumble across Kwok's during their soft opening. Oh how I wish they would have been open when I lived downtown! This place (China Diner in times past) has been revitalized and refreshed. \n\nFried calamari: crisp on outside, tender on inside, flavorful and fresh! \n\nMain courses: Had the special vegetable - pea shoots, and I can't tell you how delicious it was. My companion tried the honey glazed shrimp, and his appraisal was, \"This is ridiculously good.\"\n\nThe service: Terrific. AND sometime soon they will be open until 3 AM! Woooo\n\nPeople, try Kwok's Bistro! We loved it.", "My new favorite Chinese restaurant! We had the fried lotus leaf buns stuffed wtih braised hoisin pork belly, pot stickers, szechuan lamb, and pan fried noodles. Everything was SO incredibly good! The staff was so nice as well! Will definitely be back for more!", "So delicious! Super friendly staff. Food was fresh. We will definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Can't wait until they have their outdoor patio set up. It'll be a nice place to have some food and beer/wine.", "Had dinner Saturday evening, the second day of Kwok's soft opening. Named after the Chef. \n\nAmbiance is very soothing , a great place to meet for a business meal, but, they do not offer WIFI. \n\nMy host and waiter were very attentive, with warm smiles,they stoped by a few times to make sure I was enjoying my meal and to check on my glass level of water. \n\nI ordered the Pot Stickers which was paired with a bland pairing sauce. It could have used a little kick of flavoring and or spice. The dumplings where a generous size (3 for$6) made with Grade A quality ingredients and incorporated a nice flavor on their own.\n \nI decided to order the honey glazed prawns (rice not included Extra $2). It was a very nice display of 10 nice sized prawns, that was enough for two people. Very fresh and firm with a nice bite and a delicate aromatic flavor. My only issue was, the $2 charge for rice. Entrees do not come with any rice. \n\nThere was no beverage or dessert menus. I was told they serve Pepsi products and working on a liquor license. As per dessert, I received a fortune cookie.\n\nPrices are a little higher than average, But, it's well worth it for the ambiance, customer service, and top quality ingredients. \n\nThe funny part was there were a few people who came in and were in shock to find out the former Chinese restaurant has changed chopsticks (hands) and were a bit taken by the improved decor and the menu.", "Finally an awesome chinese restaurant downtown! The Beef Noddle Soup is highly recommended!", "We were passing thru Reno again and a friend who lives there said there was a good new Chinese restaurant that just opened and it had better food then most. I read the review in the local paper and saw this was not your usual chop suey joint in Reno. Mostly I just stop for buffets in Reno, but we thought we'd give this a try. I read it used to be a real late night chop suey joint, but now it's been redone.\n\nIt's small inside, maybe 30 seats. I saw the menu online. We started with pot stickers. They arrived quick and there were 3 of them for $6.00. Wow, these sure weren't like any pot sticker I ever had. These were way better! Better than Ling Ling from Costco or any buffet! Big fat ones with a thin skin and tasty filling. Get these! Also, we had the pork belly sliders written about in the local paper. I never had anything like this before, but it was sure tasty! It's deep fried buns stuffed with roasted pork belly (like bacon) with a Chinese sauce. My dining partner thought it could use some bean sprouts or veggie to add a little more crunch to it. Get these for $6.00\n\nFor the entree, we wanted to try something that we never had before and wasn't all that common in most Chinese restaurants. Even though General's Chicken was on the menu, we picked the Beef stew over rice. I didn't know Chinese made beef stew. It came out as a little pot with the stew inside and topped with green onions with the rice on the side. It didn't look like any Chinese dish I ever had, but it smelled wonderful and tasted even better. Mom never made stew like this! Spooned over rice it was so tender and full of flavors. It was only $11 and you got a big portion. \n\nThis location isn't the best neighborhood but seems OK in the daytime. Parking is mostly street parking so you might have to look around. Kwok's Bistro was a great surprise from the usual Chinese joint and has an interesting menu. Now I'll have to look for places like this in the Sac area.", "My husband and I visited Kwok's for a late lunch. The inside is fresh and immaculate. The owner and staff went out of their way to make sure we had a pleasant dining experience. The cuisine was outstanding, not the usual Asian food. The Chef actually takes pride is his offerings; which we were eager to partake, we were not disappointed. We left quite content and are going to return soon. Please help spread the word that Kwok's IS the place to meet and eat.", "This place just opened and it will definitely be my new go to for a delicious Chinese food dinner! Such great flavors and high quality ingredients. The shrimp were huge and the beef was really tender, veggies were all real fresh. I have nothing but great things to say. We'll be back. (I do hope they get some music going, it was a little too quiet in there....just a suggestion)" ]	[ 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]	4.82
WStVCYmGWYtn1AZ_SvEDtQ	[ "Not only is this the only Nicaraguan Restaurant, it's one of the best restaurants in Kenner (PERIOD). If you're on your lunch break and near, I suggest giving this place a shot. You won't be disappointed. \n\nThe food is beyond amazing and the staff is as friendly as it gets. This place is the best.", "Today I tried the Vigoron with a side of Maduro - two words - THE BEST!!! If you are Nicaraguan or want to try something amazing, coming here is like going to Nicaragua and eating! It's authentic, it's amazing, and the staff is great. The Cashier, Giselle, even remembered me by name! I felt so much at home at NolaNica.", "Fresh, delicious food made with lots of love by Carlos! Great counter service from Giselle his sister...the fritanga allows you to try a little of everything and is so huge two people can eat off of it!", "Highly recommend this place. I ordered the Fritanga plate and was extremely impressed. Food is delicious!", "Really happy with this place. Went with whole family 20 of us and that filled up the restaurant. Good flavor and great prices. Get the Fritanga. It's enough to feed 4 people. And it's only $12.75.", "First time here, but it won't be my last. Skip the overpriced food in the airport and come support this family-owned business. I had pork, and it was nice and juicy. Really friendly owner - very helpful in helping you choose.", "Great food, friendly and quick service. I had the nolanica burger and yucca fritters. Both were the delicious, a delicious unique take on an American classic. Prices were fair, if not cheaper than fair. Thus was my first time here and I'll definitely be back.", "When I walked in and looked over the menu, Giselle could tell I was lost. \"First time here?\" - how could you tell?\n\n I asked \"what's good?\" She told me the chicken, the beef kabobs, etc. are all popular. Then she told me about the Nola Nica Burger. OH MY!!! It was amazing. I loved everything on it. And why have fries when you can have yucca fritters! \n\nGive this place a try. You won't be disappointed. My only regret is that I'm only eating one meal here today.", "Was early to the airport and decided to check non airport food. So glad I did. Giselle is a joy and the food is amazing. What a great way to prepare for a long day of flying. I don't get to New Orleans often but will always make this a \"must do\" either on the way in or out.", "Found this restaurant on-line...I have never had Nicaraguan food so I wanted to try it. I was not disappointed! Excellent food, reasonably priced. Friendly customer service. I recommend trying the kabobs!" ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]	4.9
1817ULc2--fRD1eWnFLg3A	[ "It's finally open! The Brass Tap has added another location in Hillsborough County, and this spot is in the Publix Shopping Center at the corner of N. Dale Mabry and Linebaugh Avenue in southern Carrollwood.\n\nThe Brass Tap is a direct competitor to World of Beer and the Cigar City Brewpub just up the road, and so if you like a wide variety of beer, ales, stouts, pilsners, barleywines, and a vast selection of wines, then you'll be very happy with The Brass Tap. They boast over 300 craft beers, along with pub grub, flat screen high-def TVs, live music, and premium cigars to be enjoyed out on their patio.\n\nThere is a vast selection of liquid refreshment, though not so much if you happen to get hungry and want something to eat. The Brass Pub has a small food menu with pub grub appetizers (I like the spicy humus with soft pretzel pieces!), pizzas, paninis, and so forth. The focus is on drinking, watching sports, and listening to the local indie bands.\n\nThis will likely be a hot spot for folks in the southern Carrollwood area as they are open 7 days a week until at least Midnight each evening. Add this place to your Happy Hour crawl.", "GREAT draft beer selection (especially beers from Florida breweries) and very clean inside. I love the seats outside that face into the bar because you get to be outside, but at the bar which, to me, is the best of both worlds. Decent outdoor seating (more than the one in Trinity or the one at Wiregrass).\n\nWe also had the pizza on a pretzel, which was pretty darn good for pub food. Their menu is rather limited, but I think it has all you need when you're having pub food with your delicious beers. They have live music on weekends & some evenings, but there was no band when we were there since it was earlier on in the afternoon on a weekday. They were rather slow the day we were there so I hope they get busier because I want that place to do well & stay there!", "We're regulars of the Brass Tap in Wesley Chapel, so when friends suggested a place to meet up and drink and socialize, we gladly drove the 25 minutes to this shiny new location. This spot is big, almost twice the size, it seems, of ours. The stage is located in the back corner, and there are a variety of different types of seating throughout the place. Their patio is pretty small, I think wrapping it around the other side of the building would give more seating options as this place gets more popular. They were pretty busy around 9pm on a Friday night, but had mostly cleared out by 11pm or so. \n\nVery large selection, both drafts and bottles, along with some overpriced wines. I wanted some Moscato, but could not bring myself to pay $9.50 per glass when the bottle is $10.99 in the Publix a few doors down. I was surprised to see that they have a food menu here! Ours serves pretzels, but this one has pretzels, nuts, hummus, paninis, and a few other things. The menu might seem small to some, but if you're used to Brass Tap in other locations, you think it's like the jackpot! If I hadn't just eaten, we might have tried something. Maybe next time. \n\nService was weird. I mean, the waitresses were nice and all, but I couldn't figure out what the problem was. We got there at 9, grabbed a table close to the band and our waitress served us our first beers. We asked to move to another table farther from the music so we could talk and she transferred us to someone else. This I can understand, because maybe she's assigned tables. But then we got one girl who introduced herself, and within 5 minutes another girl came and said she'd be taking over our transferred table. Huh? Then by about 10:30, that girl got cut, and had us tab out so that another waitress could take over. Couldn't keep up with what was going on! And our friends ordered pretzels and the chick totally forgot about them. Doh! \n\nAll in all, looks like this will be a successful entrance to the market. I still haven't tried Cigar City, so next time I'm in this area I'll check that out for comparison.", "Great happy hour. For someone who usually enjoys only Coors Light I was impressed with their generous samples. I had the opportunity to realize what a beer whimp I have been and I finally found a great craft beer on tap. Can't wait to go back.", "First, the good: Selection is impressive - pretty close to World of Beer. The beer menu's write-ups are thorough and descriptive, so you can make a confident choice (or try something new with characteristics you know you'll enjoy.) The live music is a blast, and there's plenty of seating (both inside and outside).\n\nThe service is pretty dang bad, however. My boyfriend and I came in on a Saturday night planning on multiple rounds and a few plates to share - but our waitress made it pretty much impossible to order the first time - much less the second. Both drinks we managed to get were delivered by a server other than ours; the second time we had to point out that it had been sitting out on the bar for a solid 5 minutes. Trying to get food was a joke - we decided to just cut our losses and head elsewhere.\n\nWouldn't hate giving it a second shot, but with WoB so close, Brass Tap will probably be a 2nd choice considering the service.", "Went here for lunch not realizing that they don't have much of a food selection. I had the ham panini & hubby had steak sandwich. Food was very good. Service was also good. Can't wait to go back and try some of the beers they have. Had to go back to work so wasn't a good idea to try them out at during this visit. Did try a little sample tho. Shhhhh!!!", "A co-worker and I showed up here for lunch. I immediately loved the dark mahogany decor and the very stylish booths. However, we soon discovered The Brass Tap is not a lunch spot. The food menu is limited, basically burgers, sandwiches, and pizza. But the beer menu is HUGE! And that's really what this place is about -- all kinds of beer (much like World of Beer). Which is cool, except when you're on your work lunch hour.\n\nI ordered the burger stuffed with goat cheese. It was really good. Unfortunately, the restaurant -- excuse me \"bar\" -- doesn't serve fries, so you have to go with the chips. Again, this is surely quite alright for the beer aficionado who just wants a bite while sipping on a variety of brews. But if you're looking for food options, you'll want to start out somewhere else and then head over to The Brass Tap.", "Some of the worst service I have ever had in my life! The manger was rude and completely lost when it comes to how to deal with a party of an size greater then 2 people. I was at this bar with a group of friends and it took forever to get service even tho we made reservations before hand, they had people sitting at our table when we showed up and acted like we were unwelcome regardless of the fact that we were over half the people there! I would never go to this place again even if you paid me. The food was nasty and cold. And I cannot say anything but bad things about this place!", "Flawless football watching spot. \n\nWe came around 1pm on a Sunday and I will never to World of Beer again. \n\nWhy?\n\n-Draft specials. Not only do they have the selection of incredible craft beers available on draft but there are about 5-6 that are $3/pint on Sundays. So what normally costs my husband and I $20-26 for four beers to watch the 3 hours of football we require after church, only cost $12. \n\n-You can bring your own food in. And there are so many places in walking distance where you can pick up food. Tiajuana Flats, Mr. Empanana, Publix, Evo's, Greek Salad, chinese....and that is just what shares a parking lot with Brass Tap. \n\n-They have food too. Two guys didn't feel like making the 20 ft. walk over to get some burgers at Evo's (it is the day of rest after all) and got the burger special that they had. $5 for a burger and chips. Both guys said they were great. One even ordered another. I checked out their menu just to see what was there and they have flat breads pizzas... Wait for it.... Made with pretzel crust. Salty carbs.....with cheese....and veggies? Done done and done.\n\n-The walls are lined with every game you want to see. The staff is super helpful at making sure you are accommodated also. They had every NFL game on plus the USF game, the soccer games, WNBA, lacrosse. Toddler's pinball tournaments....EVERYTHING. \n\nThis was a complete win for our group of football nerds who wake up smiling on game day because of football. We may go to bed sad, maybe even hungover ($3 beers!) but I will anticipate this new spot on the holy day from now on.", "I love this place. Lots of chances for discounts, always great beer selections, and they have indoor and outdoor seating. The food is good. Just avoid their basic cheeseburger. It tasted like it was one of those frozen bubba burgers and was so greasy I am convinced they threw it in a deep fryer. I couldn't even keep the burger in the bun it was so greasy. Just gross. The beer cheese dip and the pizzas are great though!" ]	[ 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4, 3, 1, 5, 5 ]	3.56
zRjUMHQJ5gAmFhcXZtLacA	[ "Disappointing is the name of my experience here at Vietnam Restaurant and Saigon Bar. Both are housed in the same building, with the restaurant occupying the first two stories and the bar lounge taking up the third. \n\nThey don't take reservations. Fine. My party of 6 to 7 all show up within a 15 minute window of each other for an early dinner on Friday night - 7:00 pm. Myself and one other person were the first to show. We were super hungry and thought that we could get spring rolls or something while we waited at the bar with our drinks. We were informed that there was NO FOOD ALLOWED at the bar (except for the disgusting shrimp chips that dry out your tongue - weak, especially since we were vegetarian). \n\nSo we wait. When everyone shows up, the bar staff indicates that because we have 7 people instead of six, we're going to have to wait at least 30 minutes. Fine.. I'm starving, but I drink up my calories and enjoy the company. 50 minutes later they tell us it'll be at least another five minutes as the party is paying. 10 minutes after that we all trooped downstairs to be seated.\n\nWhen we get down to the second floor - the room is half empty. Many many tables were all empty. Seriously... wtf?\n\nNow if all of this resulted in delicious Vietnamese food - all would have been forgiven and forgotten. Instead - the seafood my friends got were consistently over cooked... I had more grease in my vegetable chow fun noodles than noodles... and the rice noodle with spring roll was simplistic in flavor (i.e. salt, salt, and more salt). Yuk.\n\nWhy two stars despite the disappointment? They certainly didn't get any stars for the food....\nFirst star - The decor was decent and the lounge-y ambience of the bar comfortable... their cocktail menu also contributes to this star.\nSecond star - They at least have it together to coordinate between the maitre'd and the bar staff upstairs so that provided you don't have to wait an hour for your table, you can get seated reasonably fast.", "Boy that picture is misleading. That's not how this place is at all.\n\nFor those that prefer a classier (used loosely) atmosphere to Chinatown, this restaurant is crowded, cozy, and a bit more aesthetically pleasing than you'll find a few blocks south.\n\nStill, as Jennifer rightly pointed out, the food is much blander, the portions aren't as humbling, and the price is 75% higher.\n\nVietnamese food is a messy-good-time. That said, unless you're such a lush where you need a cocktail widdit, I see no reason to slop up Pho here. Between what's popping on Race Street and Washington Ave., there's plenty of better places, for less money, with a more fun/authentic feel.", "I've been coming to Vietnam Restaurant for years, since long before it morphed into a slick upscale eatery. Back in the day, it was just another hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant.\n\nTo tell the truth, I kind of miss the hole in the wall place. I really miss the hole in the wall prices. But one thing that has remained constant over the years is the fried spring rolls. They are the best in the world.\n\nSeriously, I've been all over the country and I've spent a considerable amount of time in Vietnam and I feel confident that Vietnam Restaurant's spring rolls are the best. Not only that, but the vegetarian rolls are just as good as the meat filled ones.\n\nOutside of the spring rolls, the menu can be hit or miss. But who cares? (The writing in Playboy can a little over the top, but I'm not buying the magazine for the articles, now am I?) Just get an order of spring rolls and an order of bun with spring rolls on top and wash it down with a Tiger Beer. Then make a mental note to go running the next day.", "Mmm, this place is delicious. The food tastes like it should be really expensive, when it's actually very reasonably priced. The atmosphere is decent, although sometimes I felt like the tables were a little too close and you're dining with the stranger sitting next to you. We went here for Valentine's Day last year and it was a really good meal. I have to agree with the person who recommended the spring rolls. You're only getting half the experience if you don't try them!", "Decent food, but I'm not sure I'd go back. The chicken dishes my bf and I had tasted like reheated chicken. The veggie spring rolls that everyone raves about were not good--they tasted soapy. Friends we went with had veggie tofu dishes that they loved and come to Vietnam for. Perhaps this is a hit or miss kind of restaurant. Nice atmosphere and decor.", "I've been going to this place since, as everyone refers to it, the hole in the wall. My parents have known this family for ages. I must agree this place is hit or miss, but the cha gio is the best in the city, or anywhere really. Rather they the usually egg roll wrapper everyone else uses, they use banh chang, which is much more difficult to roll, and produces a very crispy light texture that makes this dish very pleasant. \n\nAlso good here is their banh cuon, which is minced pork with wood's ear rolled in rice noodle, served with fresh steamed bean sprouts and herbs. On nights we're just in the mood for a traditional home cooked Vietnamese dinner. We'll order the salt baked squid served crispy and salty with fresh hot peppers, sauteed baby bok choy with garlic, and braised fish in a great caramelized sauce. All complimented with sweet jasmine rice. Washed down with a traditional spicy sour soup. \n\nThe staff is friendly and the restaurant is comfortable. Not all restaurants have 100% fool proof menu's and this one is not an exception, give it a try, and when you find what you like stick with it because I guaranteed you won't find it better anywhere else!", "The food is nice. The starters are better than the main courses, and can fill you up. My personal favorite is the meat balls with the rice paper. \nThe service is good. They will let you sit only once the entire group is present.", "I vote Vietnam Restaurant for the best crispy veggie spring rolls! No other vietnamese place has the same crispy texture. They tend to be flakey rather than this sizzly, bubbly, crunchy texture. I love the cold vermicelli dishes and the bok choy is wonderful. The catfish claypot was somewhat salty, but very tasty. \n\nVietnam Restaurant has a very calm, quiet feel. Dark wood with minimal decorations give it a clean, sleek look. So far, it remains to be my favorite vietnamese place in Philly.", "We have a ole' time saying in Philadelphia that goes a little something like this...\n\n\"Fuck youse\"\n\nYou don't like this place? You think youse better then this restaurant? Fuck youse. \n\nIt could be less crowded anyhows if all the haters split and went to NYC based Penang which sux balls. \n\n1st and foremost, let's get this outta da way:\nThe spring rolls are the stuff of legends.\n\nNow moving on...\nThis is not a Pho house nor a noodle house though they have both, it's a BBQ place. Try the charbroiled pork, beef, chicken or shrimps. Get broken rice combination and add spring rolls or squids or even the pork chops. It comes on the bone and as everyone is well aware meat taste better on the bone. Oh, you're squeamish about bones? Fuck youse. \n\nAnd the drinks? OMG the drinks. My inner Bukowski(that's my livers pet name) screams with anticipation. It's tropical kitch paradise: Zombie with 151, Scorpians, Navy Grog, Mai Tai and the boku dinky dow of all drinks: The Flaming Volcano. The menu calls it a drink for lovers to be shared. I recommend 1 per head with a friendly race to the bottom. FYI don't drink the puddle of 151 while it's still on fire. \n\nOther highlights here are the salt and pepper seafood, the BBQ platter app is good every once in a while, papaya salad with beef jerky, and the raw flank steak appetizer(oh, raw meat makes you even more squeamish den bones? Youse knows the answer) Skip the stir fries and hot pots.", "I wish I could give Vietnam 3.5 stars. I bumped it up to 4 for two reasons - the ambience and the service. The restaurant decor is nice and clean, especially for those who are wary of other Chinatown establishments. Our waiter was brutally honest, which I appreciate, and let us know which dishes NOT to order (shouldn't everything on the menu be good?) \n\nThe spring rolls were tasty, probably not the best I've ever had though. The portion was very generous so it filled me up. It's a good thing because the pho was the smallest I've ever seen (like cereal bowl size). Perfect for a child, but not a hungy man. Next time I think I'll try a BBQ dish instead." ]	[ 2, 2, 4, 4, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 4 ]	4.02
gQCKrqkalAc--4cuW_C_Ow	[ "This is the best pizza ever! It is so good, you have to make reservations. . . for the dough! I always burn the top of my mouth biting into their piping hot pizza with the oh so yummy tomato sauce chock full of garlic. And their mushrooms aren't janky button mushrooms. No, these are succulent, thick slices of heaven. If you are in Philadelphia, you have to eat here!", "OH MY GOD! this is the best pizza i have ever had in my entire life. you seirously have to make reservations cas it is that good. if you live in philly definately go here for an amazing experience for your tastebuds.", "Easily the best pizza in Philadelphia. Thin crust and prefectly coook in their famous brick oven. It does not get better than this place. Remember to call early to reserve your dough. I recommend the spinanch and tomato or white pizza extra cheese and basil. Awesome!!", "Exhausted from painting and moving things all day, my family and I stumbled into Tacconelli's, wine in tow, at 8:00pm on a Saturday night (thankfully we knew to reserve our dough balls ahead).\n\nWalking in, this looks like Any Mom and Pop Pizzeria, America. Lovingly decorated and brightly lit, Tacconelli's ushers you in with a welcoming scent of garlic.\n\nNow, onto our pizzas. Holy on the thin crusted amazingness. \n\nThe spinach and fresh tomato pizza was perfection coated in garlicky goodness.\n\nThe margarita pizza was exactly what a margarita pizza should be. Lots of sauce, topped with fresh mozzarella and basil. Milder than the first, it's flavors married perfectly together in each delicious bite.\n\nThe last pizza to come out of the oven was the sausage and pepperoni. Now, while I didn't try this combination (my pescetarian ways wouldn't allow for it), my mouth was still watering at the sight of the thing. Piled high with spicy pepperoni and Italian sausage, I can only assume it was as amazing (if not more so) as the first two judging by the speed of consumption. \n\nIf you're in the Philadelphia area you HAVE TO go to Tacconelli's for pizza... and, while you're waiting for your pie to come out (the prep and cooking time takes a few minutes - can't cook it raw!) remember that patience is a virtue an in the end you will be rewarded handsomely for it.", "Ahh Tacconelli's.. \n\nAfter listening to all the hype surrounding Tacconelli's I decided to finally pay them a visit. \n\nWe made reservations, walked in, and ended up standing at the door for fifteen minutes. While the employee's looked less than busy, no one bothered to ask us if we needed a table or had made reservations. After sitting ourselves and notifying what looked to be the bus boy of our arrival, we were greeted a while later with their simple menu and paper utensils. \n\nThe service didn't end up being half bad. We didn't have to wait too long for our pizza to cook and the waitress was pleasant. It wasn't the horror story some people make it out to be. \n\nSo, is their pizza good? Yeah, its pretty good. Excellent? I dunno, its pizza, is any pizza really that good? \n\nTacconelli's is good for the experience. The food isn't THAT great and probably not worth the hassle of preordering your pizza, but you should try it at least once.", "Great pizza, not in center city, but north of it, it is a hike, but well worth the flavor, very hot and very crowded, once you get inside, but delicious!", "My last meal on earth would be, without as doubt, Tacconelli's. I used to only get white with tomatoes. Then I switched to plain white. Most recently I rediscovered the beuatiful wonders of the regular pie. YUM!! But honestly, plain white is the way to go!!!", "I remember going here when I was little and hating it because it was \"burnt.\" I now know that it's brick oven style pizza. It's great.", "The best pizza in the city. By far.\n\nNow look, most of the pizza you've ever gotten is a 'regular pizza' - that is....sauce + cheese. Which is very good here. But don't get it.\n\nAnd they have a true red pie (no cheese.) Don't get that either.\n\nGet the white pizza. It's garlicy. Get one, maybe two toppings at most. I defy you not to finish the whole thing.\n\n3 people = 2 pies (generally). It's unreal. Just really the best in the city. Not to be missed.\n\nIs it known for the service? Nope. Salads? Nope - they have none. Sides? Again, no sides. Just the best pizza you've ever had.\n\nMake sure you call in the morning for a reservation because they sell out every night.", "\"Best pizza I've ever had.\"\n\nWhat strong words! Let me say this: Tacconelli's is the possibly the best pizza in the city. It's crust is crispy and delicious. The sauce and cheese are both fresh and these people are knowing what they are doing when they won't allow you to order tomatoes on red pies as the two tomato flavors clash. Clearly, they know pizza like no other place in the city. \n\nThat being said, although it may be the best pizza I've had in the city, the main question is whether it's worth the hassle. You see, you have to call ahead and reserve not only your spot but your dough. If you order two pizzas, be prepared to wait 45 minutes after the waitress gets around to you. If you order 3 or more, prepare to wait 45 minutes for your first two pies followed by another 45 minutes for any two pies after that. You see, they can only cook 2 pies at a time. We had four people and ordered 3 pies. We finished quite a bit of our first two pizzas but had to wait, still hungry, until the 3rd came out. Brutal.\n\nOkay, my main problem lies with the price. Yes, this is probably the best pizza in the city but they cost $17-19 each. For a pizza. With canned mushrooms and frozen spinach. There is no mention of this price in the menu so it came at quite a shock when our three pies cost $55. That is really the deal sealer. \n\nFor all our hassle, the distance from any mass transit, the waiting, and the true lack of decor (it looks like a mom and pop diner but is ber expensive), I suggest just going to Dock Street Tavern. You don't have to call ahead, the toppings are fresh, the surroundings are pleasant, and it's a reasonable price." ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4 ]	4.04
NLV0ppsHTiJk6JVdFSxVAQ	[ "We are so glad to be the first Yelpers to review this wonderful, new place.\n\nFirst, the design is cool. It has a retro-diner feel. The light-fixtures (colorful, upside-down colanders) tip you off: someone's personal creativity was used in decorating this place! There's a modern, sort of hip flavor to the concrete floor and metallic table tops. Walls are decorated with retro, air-brushed figures completing the cool ambience.\n\nWe had several dishes, starting with Tom Kha served in a hot pot keeping it warm, perfect for serving family style. It was the best soup ever! Perfect flavors. Hit the spot.\n\nThen we had a chicken with peanut sauce dish, Green Lava a delicious dish not seen on other menus. A big hit was Goong oob woon sen, clear noodles with mushrooms--delicious. Finally, Pad Thai.\n\nThe menu gives you a choice between Chinese or Thai.\n\nWe're headed back for breakfast, especially their Hillbilly Fried Rice.\n\nFinally, service was great.", "First time here so I got it to go... \nLet me tell you it's Delicious! They don't load it with onions like in most places to replace the quantity of noodles. The vintage/retro/classic music is awesome. The kitchen is clean. You can see it from the bar area. They have flat screen TV's at the bar (in case somebody cared for that lol) and they have 4 diff types of food: THAI(dinner/lunch), CHINESE(lunch/dinner), AMERICAN AND MEXICAN for breakfast. Pretty interesting. I will need to try the rest of the menu.", "We thought we should wait before we returned for breakfast--and one week was all we could hold out. As we drove up at about 9:00 am on a cold, wet Sunday morning, the first thing we thought from the looks of the parking lot was, \"We should have made a reservation!\" Well, although there was a good crowd happily chowing down on plates of delicious breakfast, we found a silver-topped table in the back.\nAfter speedy beverage service, we ordered: the \"home-made\" corned-beef hash and eggs for me, the Hillbilly Fried Rice for the wife.\nOf course, \"home-made\" corned-beef hash often can taste like hash right out of the can. But this hash sure tasted as though it was assembled right here in this kitchen. Note that it's cooked well done.\nThe fried rice was great. Next time though, we'll order it with an egg or two on top. \nThere was one real big disappointment however. Midway through, the neighboring table received their order and there it was: just what we were told not to miss, the Banana Pancake! Completely overwhelming a rather large plate it looked delicious. The daughter at the table made a modest attempt, eating maybe a quarter of the pancake. Then her parents finished their own breakfasts and swooped down on that cake and in no time it was all gone. Next time, that'll be us. \nOnce again the service was great. This time what looked to be the whole family giving the morning rush their full court press. But, they were all calm, efficient and friendly.\nYou ought to give this place a try while you can get a seat! Pretty soon the outside of this nice place in an out of the way spot in the Miracle Mile is going to look like Bobo's--a big crowd patiently waiting to get in!", "What a lovely little restaurant! It's looks and feels like an American diner but they serve Chinese and Thai food. You should know this is not a fancy restaurant, it's a quick and easy diner. The staff is super friendly, food was as good as to be expected at a restaurant of this caliber. I recommend the Thai fried rice and the crab puff appetizers. I enjoyed my experience here and I'm sure you will too.", "Very enjoyable thai lunch! A little odd location, but the interior is unexpected and great. Drunken noodle and ginger stir fry, fresh and tasty. \nService was excellent, a charming Thai family. \nWe'll go back for more soon.", "Back for another breakfast. Even better this time!\nWe missed the banana pancake last time but made it this morning. Delicious. See photo. \nI absolutely loved the chorizo. Best ever. Photo. \nOnce again, good pleasant service and lots of good coffee. \nWe'll be back again soon.", "They sure keep you on your feet: from Breakfast Club to Breakfast Club All New to Four Seasons... but I am glad that they still serve the same great food. Best Thai in town and breakfast hasn't changed neither. We'll continue to come here.", "Service was terrible!! The omelettes we ordered were burned and crispy! We waited a long time for our food and refills of coffee. We ordered a cup of fruit and they never brought it. Do not recommend nor return !", "friendly people, Many choices to choose from, big portions, great atmosphere. servers are not good, but the food is great", "This place is hit or miss when it comes to Asian food. The panang curry is some of the best curry in town. The potstickers were an odd interpretation. The Thai rice noodle dishes were a tad off. Get the panang curry!" ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 1, 5, 4 ]	4.72
YN4Kk751tmdvoarGo8z7_A	[ "this is by far the best restaurant for indian food in philadelphia. the food is awesome. it is all you can eat buffet style. great place to go if you are starving for indian food.", "Their buffet is the best deal on Indian food in University City. It is something around $9.99 for the all you can eat buffet dinner, including dessert. They have a good mix between meats and delicious vegetarian friendly dishes (I highly recommend the vegetarian meatballs!). When school is in session, it gets pretty crowded though, but I don't mind the wait.", "Good Indian Buffet for lunch. Less than 10.00 and it comes with dessert! what more could you ask for. The Nan was so yummy", "I used to go here every sunday for dinner with a few of my friends. The buffet is cheap and yummy, but make sure you schedule at least two hours of post-indian-food-lying-around-the-house time. You'll need to nap on the couch to digest. Whatever you do, don't leave without some Gulab Jamon. The stuff is sinfully awesome.", "A friend and I where going to go out for brunch, but we ended up meeting up later than expected. so we decided to do the next best thing and give New Delhi's Lunch Buffet a shot. It might have just been the best meal for less than $10 that I ever had. we loaded our plates with all kinds of spicy veggies, chicken tikka masala, lamb korma, samosas, and a plentiful helping of naan. the buffet is all you can eat, but you might find yourself stopping halfway through the second plate because it fills you up fast.\n\nDessert came with the buffet so we split some mango ice cream and gulab juman. the juman tasted like donuts soaked in honey, and the ice cream was fresh and fruity. we also got some incredibly fresh tea that really hit the spot on this cold day.\n\nNew Delhi is definitely worth checking out whether you do the buffet or enjoy a meal. you get ultra fast service, a full stocked bar, and they even make party trays and deliver to nearby locations (sorry Old City and South Philly). The dining area will be closed for remodeling Dec 18-31st so get there while you can.", "I love New Delhi! The food is delicious, and the inexpensive buffet offers a number of different choices. My friends and I go there all the time.", "The food here was very good, it had a great mix of vegetarian and meat options. It's also super kid friendly, the baby to adult ratio at 7 pm on Sunday was pretty high and the staff didn't seem to mind cleaning up the spilled rice all over the floor.\n\nHighly recommend.", "I've been here a gazillion times but only once recently. My dining companion and I went here before becoming movie companions at the bridge down the street. I went for the buffet option and it was really yummy. I really like their Naan long time. I didn't notice any Korma (my favorite curry dish) on buffet, but I did have some yummy lentils and other things. \n\nI did ask for seltzer water and got still that sucked.", "Everything here is delicious. They have a variety of vegetarian and meat dishes to make everyone happy. The waiters are very attentive and are quick to bring you anything you need. One of my favorite Indian buffets in the city.", "I still can't get over how nasty Indian food looks and I feel like I have some weird fetish when I eat it - yep, totally went there.\n\nAmongst the many Indian restaurants in the city, New Delhi has to be by far the best when it comes to price, quality and quantity. Not only is the buffet about $10 per person, but show your student ID and you get 10% off. As cheap as it sounds, we've never ordered off of the menu because everything on the buffet's awesome.\n\nThe service is top notch - it's like being at a 5-star restaurant in the city. If you're done with your plate, it's gone in a minute and if you need a refill, it magically appears. Perfect.\n\nI strongly suggest that anyone who hasn't tried Indian food before should stop here first, close your eyes, and try it all. We brought my dad there a few months ago and he literally tried it all and loved it.\n\nKeep up the good work New Delhi." ]	[ 5, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5 ]	4.02
znLeqDVWANBivTQfdda4rQ	[ "Although this restaurant is in Westchase, when you enter Zen Bistro you might think you have walked into a trendy Manhattan restaurant. The decor is hip and fresh with plenty of bamboo and intriguing lighting.\n\nI have heard wonderful things about the sushi but I have not tried it yet... Maybe next time.\n\nFor starters we had the Lime Beef ($7.95) which is served cool, tender and tasty. \nAs described on the menu:\nSeared sirloin beef cubes tossed with sesame lime sauce, cilantro, mint, Thai basil, topped with crispy shallots and crushed roasted peanuts.\n\nThen we shared the Shakin Beef ($18.95) and Kabayaki Glazed Chicken ($13.95). The chicken comes in a sweet soy sauce that should please most groups and the beef again was very tender and flavorful.", "So this place is about a year old and I think its super cute...\n\nServers and staff know their stuff. Its not like blue samurai that like to drown their sushi in sauces but you can see the small details in the sushi they make. I LOVE their Curry Dumplings! I order like, 2 of them just for myself. The Volcano roll is AMAZING! It melts in your mouth oh so easy.\n\nThe decor fits the place....mod asian american fusion. The floors are really cool because its the whole sand thing and rocks. Forgot the real name of the artform but it is the art of Zen. LoL! its late right now...heh...\n\nBut yeah....Super happy with this place and I think its a gem. Not many people know about it except for the folks in the Westchase/Citrus Park area which are more of the laid back northerners so you dont see tacky floral wearing older folks there ( which annoys me a lot for some reason )\n\nOH YEAH! LATE NIGHT SUSHI ON WEEKENDS TILL 2AM!!! GREAT IN TAMPA! LoL!", "I love this place because of the sushi and the atmosphere. However, the service is another story! The have a big selection of special rolls on the menu which are my favortie. Try the Zen roll! It's yellowtail and fried onions but the sauce they serve with it is excellent! Unfortunately, everytime I go there I know that the service will be poor. Whether that be the server forgetting my salad before the meal, the edamame never coming out, or nobody coming to take our order for a while, it seems like the staff has alot of work to do! But, I keep coming back for those special rolls!", "Great spot for sushi in NW Tampa. Highly recommend the daily roll specials. You will find some unique combinations. The sweet potato fries are great starters while you decide.\n\nThe bartenders are great - - and make good martini's. Laid back location. Outdoor seating. Nice ambiance, well priced.", "Very nice atmosphere at this place, with nice mood lighting, bamboo and flowers, and creative floor treatments! We had several sushi rolls, and hot dish, and some appetizers. The food was really good and everyone enjoyed it. The wait staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, and helped us pick out some sake to go with our meal (they have a very good selection of sake here if you are a fan). Overall a very sold experience, and I will be back!", "We love this place. Nice place my friends took me. Cool floor...I was afraid I would crack the glass. Good service. But I must say that I take issue with a remark that one reviewer posted or rather a question...what are \"laid back northerners\"??? I have never met one.", "This is my favorite place to go for sushi. Even my picky eater kids will eat here and they actually love the unagi (eel)! The specialty rolls are what makes this bistro my favorite. \"Lobster Lotus\" is a large roll made with lobster and then fried in tempura batter. It's my favorite and I highly recommend it to the timid sushi virgins, as it's not too exotic. It's a bit pricey, but specialty rolls are generous in size.", "This is my favorite sushi restaurant in Tampa. Great place for lunch/early evening with the kids or a late dinner with friends. My favorite roll is the Zen Crunch and my kids are big fans of the edamame, kids chicken fried rice and the Tampa roll.", "With so many positive reviews I feel like the party pooper, but I can't bring myself to give this place more than 2 stars. I've had better.\n\nI really wanted to like this place, and I've been here often enough. The appetizers are good, and so are the desserts. But the sushi not so much. I am a fan of sushi rolls, like Mexican, Tampa, Sweet Potato, etc. They all have cooked stuff inside. And in most places I go, they cook the stuff when I order it so it's nice and fresh and crispy hot. At Zen, the tempura fillings have apparently been fried some time before I order, because they are always cold and soggy. And that's just not fun.\n\nThey have a good selection of rolls, and outside of the cold, soggy stuffing they were ok. Presentation was also not one of their strong points. For much, much, much better, nicer, fresher sushi, drive one mile down Sheldon road towards Citrus Park and visit Grille 54. Now THOSE guys know tempura! The Surf and Turf roll is out of this world. And they cook it when you order it, not that morning.\n\nYoko's in South Tampa and Tokyo Bay in St. Pete round out my top three sushi joints I would recommend in the Tampa Bay area. Zen, unfortunately, I cannot. If I were stranded in Westchase and I craved sushi, I'd walk to Grille 54. And if it was raining there's a Pitas Republic, Pizza Fusion, Bollywood, China Wok, Tijuana Flats, Burger 21, and on and on and on, all within a stone's throw of Zen. There are too many better places too close by. C'est la vie.", "It's in walking distance which makes it nice..and adds another star. The sushi is above ave. with good drink specials. Like the outdoor seating but parking cam be a pain." ]	[ 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 2, 4 ]	3.68
KyDcAU41QDQpYAFyK6Q6hg	[ "I've been lucky to have the cupcakes at private parties and am thrilled that Gretchen has the truck now! I order a dozen for every holiday and my favorites are the red velvet and the chocolate. (My boyfriend likes to steal the vanilla.) They're all delicious!", "Best cupcakes in Philadelphia (and I've eaten a lot). Definitely go for the cookie dough or the chocolate peanut butter, impossible to beat and a great price.", "I am beyond thrilled that I found Sweet Box Cupcakes for my daughter's Cupcake Themed Baby Shower. Seriously the best vanilla cupcake I have ever had. The cupcake was very moist and bursting with flavor and the icing - oh my gosh - YUMMY! I am looking forward to traveling into town one day just to try the different offerings. I just hope she doesn't get too big and can continue to make the cupcakes from scratch everyday! Or at least on the days I plan to eat one :) Thank goodness I need to travel 30 minutes for one or I would be there everyday!", "These cupcakes are delicious but you have to make sure to eat them fresh!\nThe cake is moist and the icing is an awesome edition to every single bite.\nI must honestly say that I have only tried two of the cupcakes from this truck. The red velvet (i really like this one) and the chocolate raspberry (fresh raspberries).\nThe first time i bought a cupcake from Sweet Box I was having a so-so day. I decided, \"meh, why not?\" and bought myself the red velvet cupcake. Although they are 2.50-2.75 they are worth it. The next time I saw the truck I didnt think twice before stopping and buying myself a cupcake.\nI would suggest trying this truck. Dont knock it til you try it :P", "Went down to the night market tonight mainly to try out these cupcakes and boy oh boy are they amazing!!!! I think these are THE best in Philly hands down...super moist, perfect size and a real treat!\nRun don't walk to this truck!", "A cupcake from Sweet Box was an unexpected surprise this past week. Guapos Tacos had ventured out to UCity, so I was waiting in line for some tacos when the cupcake truck appeared. Obviously it was a sign from God that I was meant to eat dessert. At $2.50 a cupcake, it's a bit pricey - but as an occasional indulgence I'm happy to shell out a few bucks for some sweetness. \nMy cupcake was delicious. I had a chocolate peanut-butter cupcake, which was moist and delicious. It came in a cardboard box which traveled better than the plastic boxes from the Cupcake Lady. The truck itself is adorable - a pink and brown kind of paisley pattern. Hard to miss!\nI don't love cupcakes enough to stalk the truck, but the next time we cross paths I will definitely stop to enjoy another cupcake.", "I stopped at the Sweet Box truck earlier today and got a chocolate vanilla cupcake; a yummy chocolate cupcake with vanilla buttercream frosting. The cake was moist and delicious, but the frosting was a touch soft for my taste which made it a bit messy to eat. That said, it was really tasty noms and I'd definitely go back again.", "I could just die thinking about how awesome the red velvet cupcakes are!!!!!!! Decadent! Oh lala! I am from the camp of if you are going to eat a sweet you better make it worth it and they are!!", "I am in the fortunate (yay, cupcakes) and unfortunate (yikes, expensive and fatty) position of working a 2 minute walk from Love Park, where Sweet Box is often found. I've tried many different flavors and am yet to taste one that isn't delicious (though beware, the \"Hot Cocoa\" is flavored with hot pepper. I didn't realize that!) They definitely win for most moist cupcake and with the best variety of flavors I've seen in the cupcake truck scene. \n\nAnd OMG, the ICING. It's amazing. I eat it last because it's that good.\n\nOne star lost because it is a little pricey. But watch their FB page because sometimes there's coupons!", "ODE TO A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH CUPCAKE\n\nI'm a cookie dough addict, straight up. Chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream is a staple in my diet. \n\nThat said, just as I was about to go on lunch break today, Sweetbox uploaded this picture of the most beautiful black, white, and tan thing I've ever laid eyes on. http://instagr.am/p/Lfz_jBmbsd/ Without even reading the description, I bolted to Love Park.\n\nFast forward 20 minutes, and I'm back at work, patiently (NOT AT ALL) eating my sandwich while gazing at the beauteous cupcake (because I'm a lady, and ladies wolf down our main courses before digging into dessert.) I begin by separating the top from the bottom, as is my custom. I take a tentative taste of the icing--vanilla. I then try the cake--also vanilla. I start to feel a little cheated--is this just a vanilla/vanilla cupcake with some chocolate chips thrown on top and a cute little cookie garnish? A little disappointed, I finish up the bottom part and move on to the top. Then, I note something under the top. It's mushy, tan, with black chips...\n\nOMG FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT GOOD AND CHOCOLATEY--THERE'S A BIG GLOB OF COOKIE DOUGH WEDGED IN THE CUPCAKE.\n\nI don't understand how it's possible. Wouldn't it bake in the oven? DOES THIS NOT VIOLATE ONE OR ALL OF EINSTEIN'S THEORIES?!?! Oh, who cares, because the fact is there is gooey cookie dough, of the same ilk as that which you dipped your fingers into when your mother wasn't watching and hoped to whatever holy baking entity you worship that you didn't get salmonella from. Not the fake stuff that you find in chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream (though as mentioned previously, that doesn't stop me from eating it.) No, this is REAL COOKIE DOUGH. IN A CUPCAKE.\n\nMIND = BLOWN." ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5 ]	4.62
z4pCmH_yphNtse3ySNCzFw	[ "Hmm so what can I say? This place is located directly on the beach side. The bar is located in the middle of the \"restaurant\" and is pretty much totally open on all sides with unobstructed views of the beach! Service can be hard to hunt down at times, but the food has a pretty good turn around and good if you're on a time limit for lunch. Grouper sandwich IS good, but I'd hop over to Frenchy's next door first. sorry!", "just visited this place last weekend and i have to admit, the place is a great place to unwind and grab lunch and a beer. not only can you enjoy a decent meal, (i had the Tuna Sandwich) but you can do it looking out unto to a white sand beach and blue waters. the crowd was a great mix of locals and tourist, so you won't be overwhelmed by any one type of person. the barternders are friendly and on top of things. If i am ever back in Clearwater, I would certainly visit this place again.", "Great place to take people when they visit you here in Florida, makes them want to stay (not sure if that's a good thing).\n\nGood food, cold beer, unbeatable view. Try to catch the sunset.", "This is a great beach bar. Live music every day (at least in the summer months), great sunset views, cold beer and good food.", "Clearwater Beach has the whitest sand in Florida, and the Palm Pavilion is one of very few establishments built directly on the beach. The restaurant is indoors, but the bar is a partially covered sundeck. Bartenders are friendly and like to get to know you by name.\n\nThe place is hard to beat for semi-tropical ambiance. There are musicians or bands on the corner of the deck everyday. I recommend beer in the bottle, as the mixed drinks in clear plastic cups are ordinary. The grouper sandwich is a great choice for supper as the sun sinks into the gulf before your eyes.", "I'd give this place 5 stars for location if i could! It's sitting right on the white sands of Clearwater...the sand is so fine it's like you're walking on baking flour (without that flour-puff, though) and the view of the gulf is incredible. \nit only gets 3 stars for food, though. Sure, everything was good. The shrimp and crab chowder is more like a bisque (a very good thing) and there are some good grouper menu items (never go to Florida without having grouper somewhere.) But, the coconut shrimp wasn't anything special (small, dry, not very coconutty) and the wait staff seemed like they'd much rather be elsewhere. It seemed like the french fries were from a frozen bag - I'm pretty sure i have a bag of the same brand in my freezer right now. The patio is loud, but thankfully the live musician didn't seem to have any Jimmy Buffet in his repertoire. \nAll in all, worth it for the location.", "Has a great Beach atmosphere if you are wanting to eat on the beach. The seats arent very comfortable but the food is good. And there wait is usually shorter then frenchy's which is on the opposite side of the parking lot.", "The essence of this place is captured in the phrase \"beachside grill & bar\" ... what else do you really need to know?\n\nThe place isn't super-outstanding. The service is passable as is the food, but nothing to yelp about, really. The night I was there the live music was a guitarist playing a predictable but enjoyable set of cover tunes.\n\nThe grouper sandwich (wrap) was tasty although the bacon was a little too crispy for my taste and the tomatoes could have been better.\n\nI had only one meal in Clearwater and I got what I was looking for. Next time I'm in that town I'll try another place.", "What an extremely disappointing restaurant. My uncle and I took his 27 foot Searay from north Clearwater through the intercoastal to get to this restaurant. That was such a better way then driving. After we docked and walked across the street we found an open table on the outside deck and sat down. The view was great, table was shaded nicely, and it felt very relaxed. Our waitress brought us menus and asked for our drinks. \n\n\"I'll have a Corona Light\" \"Only have Corona\"\n\"I'll have a Red Stripe then\" \"Don't have that either\"\n\"How about Modelo, or Dos Equis?\" \"I think we have Landshark\"\n\nInstantly I was turned down a bad path. What kind of beach bar and grill doesn't have beach style beer? Anyways I ordered a Corona that came with a 3 day old, dried out lime wedge but suffered through it. For lunch we both ordered the Grouper Sandwich that was \"So Big it won't fit on the Hoagie Roll\". Lies, lies, lies. This Grouper was extremely thin, and was actually smaller than the Hoagie Roll. The fake cheese they put on it was so overpowering that I couldn't even taste the fish. Additionally you have to pay an extra dollar for fries that ended up being crinkle cut. I've been working in restaurants since I was 15 years old and I can tell you that the WORST french fry ever is a crinkle cut.\n\nI'll never go back here... unless someone else is buying everything and I'm really really hungry.", "I was down to visit some friends(Steve and Karen) who live across the street from The Palm. Steve is very much a regular there when in Florida, and I am sure that helped my status as a customer! So my visits were a lot of fun. Located right on the beach, you can't find a more beautiful sunset in Clearwater. Ninety degree weather requires ice cold beer, which there was a never ending supply of. Miller Lite was my choice. I know a Guinness fan shouldn't be seen drinking a Lite, but I am not a Corona fan and that is what my drinking friend Steve always drinks, so... ! Had the food a couple of times, and enjoyed it! Nothing fancy, bar type food, but good. Met many interesting people there from all over the country and pretty much had an awesome time, every time! ps-The Jagermeister is ice cold too--hint,hint!!!" ]	[ 3, 4, 5, 4, 4, 3, 4, 3, 1, 4 ]	3.12
APQWf69OTUQwbYssNNgjCw	[ "Two of us went there this past Friday of their opening week. The ambiance was very modern, and welcoming. The staff was very friendly and prompt, and we had a nice conversation with the management, who told us about all the great things they have done with the restaurant. Harvest tries to use all local products found in Tucson, and will be changing the menu with what is in for the season (Very cool Idea). We started with the empanada's (server's recommendation), and got a drink each to try out. All of the drinks were original (They are all made with fresh fruit), I tried the Cinnamon fig sidecar it was tasty. I got the burger, the portion was very generous, and the beef was local, grown with no hormones. All in all, I think this is definitely a place I will go again. Everyone was very informative and considering your choice of restaurants for the area it is a must try!\n\nAlso, the drinks were a little sweet for my taste, if that is the case for you, request an extra shot in your drink to balance the taste :)", "FINALLY!!!! \nA fabulous restaurant in NW Tucson, and it is called Harvest! \nAccomplished restauranteurs from The Grill @ Hacienda del Sol, and Zona 78, have opened a wonderful dining experience for us in the Oro Valley area. The venue specializes in the freshest, seasonal, local and domestic ingredients. The Chef is trained in Italy and all the pastas and gnocchi (DELISH!) are made onsite (as are the empanadas-to die for). There are many wonderful small plate appetizer selections, first course (try the consomme!) as well as fantastic main dishes such as Beef Short ribs, lamb shanks, steaks, and seafood, pasta.....and the list goes on. \nThe wine list is interesting and fairly priced with wines form all around the world. An extensive assortment but not overly so that one would get confused. There are many selections by the glass as well.\nThe ambiance is warm and inviting with beautiful lighting that enhances the environment and compliments the guests and the food. The staff is friendly , attentive (but not cloying ) the pace of food is comfortable also enhancing your dining experience. You know that you are in a restaurant with an experienced staff and kitchen. \nIf you are in the mood for a lighter quick bite, the bar area offers a delightful menu and something you must try is the hamburger. Without a doubt one of the best we have had since our early childhood days when dad was at the BBQ! The meat is the juiciest, most flavorful and grilled to perfection. Inside is crisp lettuce with an aioli dressing and the bun-an experience itself, a combo of a challah type bread and a brioche. YUM.\nPlease check it out! We need more restaurants just like this one in our area!!!", "I wasn't sure what to expect after the mixed reviews, but we haven't had a burger fix since leaving AK 3 months ago and I heard they use organic beef. So when the beef craving kicked in, we decided to head over and give them a try even though we haven't been pleased with most restaurants in OV. Phx and Scottsdale's variety and service levels are hard to beat, but the 1.5+ hour drive does have a negative side effect. Anyway, the place was warm and we were greeted pleasantly and they didn't make a fuss when we didn't accept the first table they tried to seat us at. They were busy with large parties and so after a respectful wait we had to ask for a server to come to our table, which they did within 5 minutes. We ordered wine, $8-12, but it seems that the large party had just placed their drink orders and was monopolizing the one bartenders time, so it took quite a bit of time for that to arrive. The server apologized for this delay and we ordered immediately to beat the large parties kitchen order. Fresh bread with a cherry butter arrived and was an unusual choice of flavoring, slightly sweet, but, a nice change of pace. Our burgers arrived, perfectly cooked, medium, and fries, hot with a big bowl of ketchup. We asked for dijon and the server brought each of us a bowl of dijon and their homemade olive oil mayo, which was delicious. The burgers $12, were great, fresh bun, fresh veggie, gruyere cheese, YUM! And the very best part is the meat is raised naturally. Thank you, thank you, thank you. So happy that I found a place in OV, near my home, that I can eat an occasional meat dish at.", "I've only been here for lunch, as soon as I go for dinner this might raise to five stars. I was really impressed with multiple things at Harvest. First, the hostess was super friendly and nice, and then the server impressed me with his wine knowledge and was also really friendly, professional and nice. They both let us know the history of Harvest, how the chef won Iron Chef Tucson (pretty impressive!) and how they mostly use local, organic ingredients. This to me screams quality. I'm from the Bay Area where using local food is almost expected in the restaurants, and have noticed it growing more in Tucson. Harvest is doing it right. Local veggies from Wilcox and beef from Oracle, I was really impressed. The empenadas were decadent and melted in your mouth, and the sandwhiches and salads had unique, fresh, ingredients that worked so well together they really were memorable (for salad and sandwhiches? but they were!). They didn't have any Arizona wine, though. I'm sure there are some good wines from Arizona that they could feature. Overall, we were all impressed with the service, atmosphere and food. REALLY excited about trying it out for dinner.", "Now on my list of favorite Tucson restaurants. Local, fresh, seasonal, creative, delicious. I have been here twice for dinner. Everything I ate and drank -- including cocktails with local seasonal fruit accents -- was wonderful. No exceptions.\n\nWhy not 5 stars? \n1 -- Oro Valley location. A bit too far away.\n2.-- Ambiance could be better. Why are there no plants in the dining room. How can you be called \"Harvest\" and not celebrate green things?", "Have had dinner 2 times @ Harvest and both times were EXCELLENT! The menu is all about delicious, locally grown and organic whenever possible and wait staff is knowledgeable about the entire menu and attentive. \n\nThe menu has enough variety but its not too extensive that you can't make a decision - good options for vegetarians as well.\n\nThe food - from appetizers to desserts delicious and beautifully presented. Bread is warm and good, with special spreads. \n\nPortion sizes were perfect (not too small, but not overwhelming either). A good wine list without outrageous prices. \n\nI'll keep going there whenever I can - even though its across town, well worth the trip!", "My wife's cousin works here, and she LOVES her job. She loves the place, it's staff, it's food, it's mission to provide great, often locally grown/made foods. I can get behind that. \nMy wife had a tuna fish sandwich which she described as the best tuna fish sandwich she had ever eaten. She claimed she never wanted that sandwich to end. But they always do....\nI had their burger, supposedly the best around. The beef is 8oz of locally produced Double Check Ranch Beef. I know the cowboys that raise the beef, since we're dairy farmers ourselves. So I was excited to get to eat their beef again. \nThe burger arrived and (I'm just being honest) it smelled like either my 14 month old's filthy, dirty diapers or hot, sweaty feet. You pick. I tasted it...awful. Couldn't be eaten. \nIt was honestly blowing my mind. I took each item off the burger smelling and tasting it to find out, what the F smelled so rotten?!?? Finally, i discovered the mayhemic burger destroyer: Gruyere cheese. I've never had it before, I will damn sure scour every menu at every eatery I go to for all of eternity for this hellish cheese. I scraped the offender off, and what do you know? The burger tasted great! The whole resturant hears I didn't like the cheese, the staff, chef, manager, everyone - came over to visit to apologize. The manager took the burger off our bill too. TOTALLY unnecessary. It wasn't their fault, I'm just not into dirty socks on my burger. \nI'm giving 4 stars, what I consider above average because of the graciousness of the staff, the taste of the burger post-diaper, and my wife's tuna-love sandwich. I WILL be back to try other dishes.", "Harvest:\n\nWhy-oh-why is Tucson lacking in these types of restaurants?\n\nMy friend, knowing how much of a food snob I am, drove me out to Oro Valley so I could try this little jewel of a restaurant. I was turned off by the distant strip mall location, but as soon as I walked up close enough to see the patio I had a feeling I would like the vibe.\n\nSome jazz with a hint of funk was their music of choice. The colors were warm hues of brown with vibrant shades of orange to accentuate.\n\nThe server was my right mixture of friendly and professional. He immediately noticed when I needed water or looked confused, but he didn't try to but in on a conversation between my friend and I. He was knowledgeable and fully answered any question I had for him.\n\nWhen I asked what the types of salt were on the table, he told me and explained their best pairings. In case you're curious, there was Fleur de Sel, Hawaiian black lava, and Himalayan pink clay. I tasted each of the salts due to my gastronomic curiousity, but my dishes were well seasoned so it wasn't needed.\n\nI had the choice of lemon or lime with my water. It seems like a petty little thing, but lime water is so much more refreshing. The zest of the lime provides a tropical quality with less of the bitterness of a lemon. Try it out!\n\nWhile I was waiting for my gnocchi with their house sausage, sunchokes, wild mushrooms, and parmigiano, I devoured their freshly baked bread with Wilcox apple butter. The bread was delightfully crusty and still piping hot from the oven. The apple butter was so delicious I was dumbfounded. It provided a strong apple flavor without being overly sweet at all like a butter mixed with preserves would have been. If only I could have this for breakfast everyday instead of Apple Jacks.\n\nI squealed like a little school girl (mentally of course) when I tasted the gnocchi. They were tender and the crust from the quick sear tasted like toasted garlic. The sausage was nicely spiced and fatty. The sunchokes provided a bright textural contrast while the mushrooms rounded out the flavor. The gnocchi-to-sausage ratio was off though. I would have preferred more of those lovely little dumplings.\n\nMy companion ordered day boat scallops with a balsamic-citrus gastrique and mascarpone grits and organic greens. That was easily one of the best things I have over put in my mouth. The scallops were cooked perfectly. The mascarpone grits were comforting and I can't help but close my eyes when I'm remembering the taste. It was like a really good kiss. It was unctious but not heavy like butter-loaded grits are. The greens provided a little bitterness to accentuate the citrus segments nicely.\n\nI ordered a pumpkin seed-crusted halibut with swiss chard, squash, and pumpkin. That was my disappointment of the evening. The halibut was overcooked and a little dry. The crust had a wonderful nutty flavor though. The sauced drizzled around the pan still had a strong wine taste but it was hard to detect the other flavors. The chard tasted unpleasantly greasy. The squash tasted similar to eggplant and the skin was a bit difficult to chew. The pumpkin was my favorite part of the dish. It was naturally sweet and had a smooth feeling in my mouth.\n\nNone of the desserts appealed to me enough for me to purchase, although the chocolate beignets were tempting.\n\nEven though this place is at least 20 miles away from my home I will be returning. The halibut dish let me down but everything else made me hate that this place is so far away. I always order something different when I revisit restaurants, but those day boat scallops might break my habit.", "This is my absolute favorite Tucson happy hour and I only wish I lived closer to Oro Valley! Happy hour is 7 days a week from 3-6, so even if you can't make it after work during the week, you can still get the deals on Saturday and Sunday!\n\nI love a good drink menu, and this one is the best. The martinis are creative and include excellent fresh, local touches like Wilcox apples and a margarita with habaneros. During happy hour, the drink menu is half price, so the martinis run about $4-$5. Their complete menus are on their website, which I also appreciate.\n\nThere is also a $5 bar food menu. I've tried just about every item on it, and each was delicious. Surprisingly, my favorite are the fresh cut fries with garlic aoli, and the large bowl is only $2.50 at happy hour. I'd eat those every day if I could!\n\nI have only eaten in the bar area during happy hour and there have always been plenty of open tables, so not waiting. The service was prompt and the little touches, like shaking the martinis tableside and offering lemon or lime with the water really make the experience special, even though I'm only paying half price.", "A group of 5 of us ventured out of downtown Tucson, to seek out a nice restaurant we found on the webernets. North of downtown about 20 minutes, we find Harvest Restaurant in an unassuming little strip mall, complete with a Subway, a cleaners, and a Curves. But this little gem of a restaurant made our trip to Tucson all the more memorable.\n\nWe went during Happy Hour to take advantage of the discounted drinks and food. Between the lot of us, I think we tried all of their drink specials, since they were half price. The Honey Lick was our favorite. (Tanqueray Gin, Local Raw Honey, Fresh Squeezed\nLemon Juice, Honey Rimmed martini glass) \n\nThe appetizers arrived! I thoroughly enjoyed the rock shrimp. The Trio of Tarts was awesome! (I only got a taste) I believe the Harvest Empanadas were enjoyed as well. The Autumn Onion Soup and Caesar were also enjoyable.\n\nI was so stuffed by the time dinner arrived that I couldn't finish my awesome Lamb Kabobs! And I forgot the leftovers in the hotel fridge!!! Others enjoyed their Double Check Ranch Burger and Harvest-Made Raviolis. \n\nAnd the service was beyond amazing. After 10 years in the service industry myself, I couldn't have asked for a better staff. \n\nOverall, above and beyond 5-stars. I know a few of us that would travel back to Tucson JUST to experience this restaurant again. Kudos to the entire staff." ]	[ 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5 ]	3.9
PIaV4xeLf2jg-vfPYrGR3w	[ "A classic Mom and Pop small diner - formica atmosphere on a neighborhood corner. Their greek background shows in the homemade deserts and a few of the excellent dishes, but the staples are good versions of hamburgers, sandwiches etc.\nEach time we go the proprietress smiles as though we'd returned from an expedition - she's truly one of the nice people, which of course makes the visit enjoyable.", "Cheap eats here, and a cozy booth for one. Sandy is friendly, and breakfast is really cheap. But my Greek omelet had canned spinach, so for that there are only three stars.", "Absolutely classic Greek diner. This is a great place to get a fairly inexpensive breakfast or brunch on the weekend. The space is tiny and narrow and there's always people in there, but you can sit and read the paper and relax if you want.\n\nThere's nothing fancy about this place and that's just the way I like it. The number five special is my favorite, and I'm sticking to that.", "Sandy's is a good choice for those lazy mornings when you have no eggs left and don't want to walk to the store. This small diner flaunts no aesthetics but provides friendly service. Personally, I'd rather walk to the store and make my own eggs or french toast, but there are just those days that I simply can't do it. When that times comes for you, trust in Sandy for that pick-me-up coffee and eggs on Correlle.", "Even though it's cheap and the only breakfast place in a half mile radius, I would suggest walking to South Street to spend more $ for Ants Pants Cafe or Chestnut for Midtown Diner. Even better, you can make your own eggs and etc after going to Trader Joe's or in a pinch, Rite Aid. I've tried Sandy's 3-4 times due to proximity, but I've been repeatedly disappointed by overdone scrambled eggs and omelettes, and greasy underdone hash browns. Service is perfectly nice.\n\nStep up at the door- not wheelchair accessible. Also, Sandy's is slated to close and reopen with a liquor license and completely different full menu (ie dinner) concept mid 2008.\n\n(Interestingly and OT, the spellchecker thinks that \"omelettes\" is spelled wrong. Same for omelette.)", "2.5 stars\n\nI feel bad for the low rating because the people are so nice and it feels like going over to your grandmom's house to eat, but the place just isn't anything that I couldn't make myself. The food is cheap, and definitely a good place if you're in the neighborhood and too lazy to cook anything yourself. The baklava was the highlight of my meal, though it was a tad dry and probably had a bit too much spice in it. The rest of the menu is just standard fare: eggs, breakfast meats, burgers, etc and none of them are executed with any kind of greatness that would make me come back on a regular basis.", "I love Sandy's. it's a classic diner with a real family atmosphere. They are really inexpensive here but it's always packed on Saturday and Sunday for breakfast. It's tiny and you may have to wait for a table but I think it's well worth it.", "This place is terrific for an inexpensive breakfast / lunch / brunch. The service is exceptional considering the place is always packed and the food is very good, sans frills.", "Not a place where the waitress introduces herself and tells you the greens are organic, the eggs are from free range chickens, the potatoes are from this special little farm just outside of the city... yada yada yada, \n\nSince we moved in the neighborhood, came here a few times because the kitchen was not set up yet. It's an old fashion mom and pop dinner with good food and friendly services. I like their home fry the best. Not sure what he puts in it to make it so tasty. So far have not seen any hipster in there and hope it stay that way.", "I beg to differ with anybody who says there's no greatness at Sandy's. In the field of diners, it's five stars.\n\nHalfway through a walk from Spruce Hill to Center City, my lunch companion and I happened across Sandy's. We were in search of a cheap lunch and a cool place to sit for a little while during the June heat wave. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger. I have ordered a burger almost everywhere at one time or another because it is a safe and reliable lunch that hardly anybody can screw up. Sandy's not only didn't screw it up, but served the best bacon cheeseburger I have ever had placed before me. Seriously. I've paid twice the price for a cheeseburger at National Mechanics that was only half as good.\n\nYou aren't going to be impressed by the decor, but it's a diner, folks. C'mon. The waitress smiles pleasantly and makes you feel welcome.\n\nI wouldn't hesitate to stop in again if I was in the neighborhood. And if I was particularly in the mood for a bacon cheeseburger, I'd make a special trip." ]	[ 4, 3, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 5, 4, 5 ]	4.08
UUP-DfmhHVGXMyKjzgKiSw	[ "Primo's become our special occasion restaurant, so the drive out to Starr Pass adds to the anticipation that we're destined for a special evening. Sunday's visit (wedding anniversary) went off without a \"hitch\". \n\nThe menu is garden fresh American with an Italian and European influence, so entrees of duck and steak share the page with homemade pasta and appetizers like crostini and pizza. I've learned to crave the mushrooms here--last time they were in the sauce on the lobster ravioli, this time in the tagliatelle pasta: gray morels and chantrelles in a light cream sauce--breathtaking! Greens, vegetables, and herbs seem to be everywhere on the menu. Many ingredients are grown on-site and our table included a view of the restaurant's garden. \n\nOn our way there we'd made a pact: no dessert or coffee. It always takes pleasantly full to painful \"why'd we eat so much?\". The server described the homemade gelatos and we caved like big babies. We ordered the mint Stracciatella--chocolate mint gelato made with homegrown mint and flecks of chocolate--it tasted like leaves--in a good way. \"Happy Anniversary\", written in chocolate, circled the plate the gelato was presented on, plus it arrived with a complimentary basket of zeppole--ultra light and fluffy Italian doughnuts, fried just for us and tossed in cinnamon and sugar. Who could resist?", "Past winter tool upper management and European customers to this location. Decor was excellent. It little tough to find and get there but once there you get transfered to different world. Excellent wine selections. Reservations are highly recommenced for larger groups especially if you want place near window. Nice you have dinner you can go out to patio location.", "We went here for the second time tonight. The food here is very good. \n\nIt is about the only upscale place on the West side of Tucson. It is in the Marriott Hotel at Starr Pass. \n\nThe parking can be a little bit of a pain, but the food makes it worth it. \n\nWe had pasta with mussels and saltimbocca . Both were very tasty. \n\nIt is a great place for a special night out.", "Parking can be a problem. Once when we were here there was a convention of some sort and we were forced to park in the golf club parking garage and take a shuttle bus to the resort and restaurant.\n\nWhen they have the beet salad on the menu, go for it. My favorite is whatever special ravioli the chef makes. And the deserts are also wonderful.", "Best italian food in Tucson. Excellent service.", "This place is nothing special, I was expecting it to be exceptional so I was pretty disappointed. I had ceasar salad but also tasted my friends Wedge, both mediocre. Everyone at table sampled each others entrees, everything mediocre at best.", "Fantastic food. Never had a bad meal here. The food is local and fresh and the quality is something you can taste.\nI love that the menu changes constantly. \nI went two weeks in a row and the food had changed!\nSo SEASONAL!!! \nService is fantastic too!\n\nThe bread is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside and reminds me of being in Italy. \n We love to eat here and treat guests to dinner here when they come and visit. I love the cocktails that are so Tucson!", "As you drive up the very secluded mountain, don't stop even though you start wondering why you are driving away from the JW... the loop curves around. Parking was odd, we pull up to Primo to only dead end to valet (no attendant anyhow) so then we back around the corner to the sign referencing restaurant parking to find it gated and would require resort parking fees. Jeez... we looked right across the lot and noticed cars parked alongside the hill...so there we parked. Same distance.\n\nThe extra star is for our exemplary service and willingness to split our dishes which allowed us to eat in courses (I love this, but I can't eat THAT much food w/out sharing). Cerbi constantly followed up with us to make sure we were happy, made small chit chat that actually made the dining experience more personable. \n\nPrimo sources local ingredients and also maintains their own garden to add to their menu. Since their menu changes supposedly on a regular basis, I won't go into dish details... reasonably enjoyable meal and willing to go back again.", "Had a very enjoyable meal at Primo. Great food - running from artisan pizzas to gourmet entrees. Reasonably priced for what is provided - and even more reasonable if they continue to be a restaurant.com participant.\n\nHad a party of 6 (co-workers at a conference at the JW) and we requested a fun server. Cerbi provided excellent service and was wonderfully chatty with us. \n\nParty reviews: Saltimbocca was amazing. Ravioli with Lobster was outstanding, Sea Bass was tasty, but basmiti rice was a tad bland, Swordfish was really good, but portion could have been bigger, seafood linguine was really good.\n\nHad pre-drinks at the bar during happy hour. $3 drafts and other drink specials (as well as food specials) from 5:30-6:30. \n\nDefinitely recommend.", "Wonderful food, great and helpful staff, pizza bar seating if you like, ambiance, good bar drinks, nice wine list. Basically a good venue, but not cheap. If you want to check it out, go during happy hour (5:30-6:30) and try the food and bev's. Nice setting in the Tucson Mtns too, check out the view patio looking south - it's cool." ]	[ 5, 4, 4, 4, 5, 3, 5, 4, 5, 5 ]	3.68
JWqbjm0wtbbciu_Gb6Eqyw	[ "An Irish pub that actually feels Irish. This place is housed in an old plantation house on Old Lebanon Rd. The building carries with it a very authentic feel of a pub that you'd find on the isles. There's not a lot of the trappings of the usual Americanized pubs, a few Guinness frames here and there, but a very warm feel and friendly atmosphere.\n\nWhat makes this place different is the gorgeous hardwood floors, and rich colors on the wall. Up the stairs you'll eventually be able to enjoy a sports pub. The focus here is on live music as you can tell by the stage in the main room. The owner Sean performed regularly every Sunday night at Dan McGuiness.\n\nI can't speak for the food as we only had pints, but the dishes that were coming out looked perfect. I'm sure we'll be back to try the food.", "McNamara's is a wonderful warm and authentic Irish restaurant and pub just recently open by Sean McNamara, a local Irish musician and now restaurant entrepreneur. You can be seated in several different areas of the restaurant, including in the \"Venue Room\" where you can dine and listen to live music. If you prefer to be further away from the music, such as the \"Cottage Room' which was decorated by Sean's wife Paula, they can accommodate you. The food is excellent and the service is top notch. McNamara's just opened in the middle of Feb 2010 and my wife and I have eaten there 3 times. Live authentic Irish music is on tap Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun. Owner and musician Sean McNamara has done a wonderful job with this restaurant. I would recommend any of the food, but my favorite is the \"Sligo Salmon patties\". You can also get authentic Scottish Eggs, Shepard's Pie, and Corned Beef Bites or Corned Beef & Cabbage. These are all great and yes, I have tried them all. You can't go wrong at McNamara's for great food, very reasonable prices, entertainment, and excellent service. This is truly a wonderful place to enjoy great food, share moments with family or friends, and be served by an owner and staff that appreciates a family run restaurant. Something very different for Nashville, and very much needed.", "Finally made it back for the food, I had the fish & chips, and my friend had the corned beef bites. Perfect fried fish with a light and crispy batter. I could still taste the fish, not overpowered at all by the batter. The chips were of the steak variety, crispy and moist on the inside, not overcooked at all +++. I had one of the corned beef bites, think sliders with corned beef. Lots of flavor, but the corned beef was overcooked to death. One negative: No happy hour specials and the pints are a bit on the high side for the area.", "Went for dinner and drinks. The steak and biscuits are not quite like Ireland's used to be, but they are delicious. Maybe a little over priced, $12 for 4 biscuits and wonderful steak fries (big ones). Skip the pear and walnut salad, but the bangers and mash were tasty. The Scotch eggs are VERY tasty! PLENTY of beer variety. The atmosphere is great and the waiters were VERY good. Service was quite good too. Will be going back to try out more of their cuisine.", "I have not even been to McNamara's yet but I already have a bad taste in my mouth about them. Granted St. Patty's Day is a big day for them but I think it's ridiculous, especially for a new restaurant, to charge a family $30 (cover charge for 2 adults, 14 year old & 3 yr old (free)) just to walk in the door for LUNCH (and on top of that the menu is limited). The manager told me that would be the case for all Irish restaurants in the the area today. I called all of them and most are 21 & over today but McFadden's was family friendly all day, no cover charge until 6pm. To me that makes sense.", "The fish and chips are some of the best I've had in Nashville. Pints are a little pricey not really much higher than most other pubs. The food and drinks are not what makes this place special though. The real reason to go to McNamara's is the music. I was never really a fan of Irish music but the owner and his group Nosey Flynn have changed that.", "I write this review after having visited this establishment 5 times. I truly hoped this venue would provide a new vision of Irish Pub atmosphere in the Nashville area, but I must say it falls far from its mark. McNamara's Irish Pub needs to find its niche. You can't be all things to all people, so either be a pub or be a restaurant! \n\nThe establishment is nice inside and out. Much detail was taken to provide the backdrop for enjoyable dining and live music performances. Your first impression after waiting in the long lines to get in is usually a good one and until the music starts that is all this place has going. The wait staff is slow and green, with little focus on actual service. Granted most nights the wait staff must dodge small children running around unchecked and your usual busy bar environment, but that is what they do for a living. \n\nAn average drink order time to the table of 22 minutes on any given night is too long! Not to mention the average 45 minute wait on appetizers or dinner, often served back to back. On every visit the kitchen was slow and the food was either cool or the order was wrong. The menu is a joke as usually a third of it is sold out, especially desserts. These problems suggest that as a pub or restraint the place is failing.\n\nNow the BIG issue. The drink menu is always void of major beers or liquor. On 3 of 5 visits, the bar did not have a beer in stock I will drink and there are 4 beers on the menu I like. I am not a Guinness drinker so perhaps that is the problem. The last time I took my family in we ended up drinking not so sweet 'sweet tea' that was warm and ate cold food over an hour after we ordered on a Sunday night with only half the dining area full.\n\nI love the place, but it offers nothing after the appeal to the eyes and ears. Suggestions? Sure find a niche. \n\n1. Be a pub and get the drinks to the table fast and right and seldom run out of alcohol stock. Be bawdy and arrange the tables to face the music so camaraderie and conversation flow. Set a time of night when children are only welcome in the dining areas away from the stage. Most importantly DO NOT manage, bounce, direct or scold from the mic, your customers don't want to be involved in drama they are here to have a good time. Get the attention of your manager and have him handle problems.\n\n OR\n\n2. Be a restaurant and focus on better quality hot food to the table in 30 minutes or less. Make your servers pay closer attention to the tables and give them the room to maneuver so they can serve. Forget your people wanting a pub style good time because you are not providing it. Those patrons can go upstairs to be rowdy or hover around the bar. Channel your clientele toward what they are looking for and focus on what you do best.\n\nOver all there is a lot of opportunity for McNamara's Irish Pub. In a few months if they are still there, we will see if they have found their groove but for now it ranks 2 on a 1-5 scale with 5 being the highest. Good Luck McNamara's\n\nChuck R, Nashville freelance writer", "I used to live in Nashville and loved to go see McNamara at other pubs around town. We had a crew of guys for a bachelor party and thought McNamara's would be a fine choice for music, drinking, singing, and pint banging. \n\nThe music, the beer choices, and the service were all great. McNamara and Nosey Flynn are the best band for Irish \"drinking songs\" I have ever heard. The atmosphere is really good. Not at all what I expected from a location in the burbs. \n\nWe did not have any food, so I can't comment on that. Regardless, this is a great place to go and relax and enjoy some fine music.", "My boyfriend & I went to McNamara's for lunch last week. We arrived just after noon and were promptly seated by the friendly hostess. The other customers were a mix of working folks on their lunch break and retired people enjoying a meal out. The noise level was low; there might have been Irish music playing over the speakers but it wasn't intrusive. While the tables have plenty of space between them, we could still hear other people's conversations (I guess the sound carries a bit).\nOur waitress greeted us almost immediately and was very attentive throughout our meal. We ordered the bangers & mash with a side of green beans and the shepherd's pie. We drank water and shared a 20oz pint of Harp. The food was tasty but not outstanding. I don't have any complaints, it's just that this kind of Irish food (meat & potatoes) can be fairly bland. The bangers (sausages) were particularly good and may have been homemade. There were 3 on the plate and they were lighter than we expected and made with an unidentifiable herb that gave them a nice flavor.\nFrom the other plates we saw brought out from the kitchen, the portions appear to be consistently large. The average lunch entree costs $10 and draft beers were $4.50. I did notice that there were several vegetarian options on the menu as well as the usual fish & chips. There was also a small kid's menu.\nDuring the daytime, this is a relaxed & casual lunch spot where you can linger over your meal or probably be in & out pretty quickly if you have a limited amount of time (and mention this to your server). McNamara's is a nice addition to such a bleak part of town and I would gladly go back for drinks & live music some evening.", "I REALLY wanted to like this place. Maybe I'll give it a second shot but I'm not sure I will.\n\nThe atmosphere isn't much different than previous establishments, just a little fresher.\n\nThe menu is limited but that is okay. It wasn't as authentic as I wanted it to be. Only a few things - fish & chips, shepard's pie, bangers and mash, and Scotch eggs really grabbed me as being 'authentic'. The use of Bailey's Irish creme in desserts doesn't make it Irish. Corned beef and cabbage is really more of an 'American' thing.\n\n\nI had the fish and chips and they were bad. It was big thick chunk of fish. About 2\" square and about that thick. The batter was okay but the fish just really wasn't that good. I tried all three pieces hoping the first was the one that was bad. The chips were okay but some were not cooked through so they were tough. And the prices were a little high especially for the portion sizes and quality.\n\nAll in all, there's nothing here to get me to come back." ]	[ 4, 5, 4, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4, 3, 2 ]	3.98
EzjysPg2-lVX1E0ibStUXw	[ "I love when you order and they tell you half hour forty five minutes and the food comes in like 20. 5 stars for that, even though I had to scurry downstairs to answer the door. What can I tell you, I am a huge fan of TIffin, with that said, Ekta is closer, and from what I hear the chef is from Tiffin so how could I go wrong, not to mention that their food is a tad cheaper which I can feel less guilty for ordering indian at least once a week for my chicken tikka addict daughter. Which was fabulous. The naan hot and soft and perfect. Not sure I want to fully abandon Tiffin but hey I can spread the love equally. Just another reason to love living and never leaving our lovely neighborhood.", "Being in Philadelphia, you have to love the underdog. \n\nRight now, you have Tiffin, resting on it's laurels, sitting up there acting all high-and-mighty because of it's reputation for having the best indian food in the city. You walk in and wait around for them to get you your food 15 minutes after they said they'd get it to you. No smiles, no pleasant greeting. It's all about getting you out the door. \n\nIn comes Ekta. Sure, it's small. It has no place to eat, yet. It's unassuming considering it's surroundings. But, the prices are on the more reasonable side as profits are not being funneled for iPhones and confusing websites. This could be because they don't slip in an accompaniment that you didn't want in the first place that, in all likely hood, is tasteless daal as Tiffin does.\n\nBut here's the real difference, when you walk in, you are greeted. The chef randomly smiles and says hello. They are more than accommodating and really friendly. When it comes down to it, this is what makes the difference. I've probably been to Tiffin 30 different times and they leave it up to the computer to remember my name. This is the kind of place that knows your order and how you like it. That is what makes the difference.\n\nAs for the food, I had the chicken vindaloo which was super spicy and delicious. The girlfriend had chicken tandoor that was so moist and tender. Samosas were just the right amount of crispy. Everything was so delicious and satisfying. Mmmm.... \n\nSo, I will nurture this little fledgling restaurant and hopefully, when they get busy due to their reputation, they can scale their operation accordingly and still provide a personal touch along side some damn good food.", "I had the \"Kadai Chicken\" for $8.25. This comes with rice, mango chutney, raita, mint chutney, and pickles, as well as a \"chef accompaniment of the day\"...Very spicy, but so good. Also had some Rosemary Naan for an all out carb explosion...Plump juicy chicken. Mmmm...\n\nEtka was just what the doctor ordered...I had it delivered and it comes with the plastic containers labeled, so there's no messing stuff up with big orders. If you like Tiffin, you'll most likely dig this place.", "Bless Chef Raju Bhattarai, formerly @ Tiffin, for bringing a delightful bit of variety to us Port Richmond/Fishtown residents with EKTA (205 E. Girard Ave.)!! The food is AMAZING, the portion size generous, and the price is just right --Perfection!! Additionally, the staff are friendly, polite and helpful (especially when mispronouncing several dishes ;) My friends and I ordered many tasty items from the menu, which I couldn't yet find online, so I thought it'd be helpful to list a bunch of our favorites.....\n\nAppetizers\nVeg. Samosa: $2.50\nOnion Bhaji: $2.25 (yum!)\nMalai Seek Kabob: $4.50\n\nVegetarian Main Course (w/ rice & sides)\nSaag Aur Paneer: $7.50 (my favorite!)\nAlu Gobi: $6.50\nMasaladar Chola: $6.50\n\nNon-Vegetarian Main Course (w/ rice & sides)\nLamb Saagwala: $8.95\nKadai Lamb: $8.95\nChicken Tikka Masala: $8.95\n\nTandoor (w/ rice & sides)\nTandoori Chicken: $7.50\n\nBread\nNaan: $1.50\nPudina Naan: $2.00 (naan w/ mint...I was expecting more minty-ness, but still very good)\n\nThey're wonderful...& hope to entice the entire neighborhood ;) Enjoy!!", "WELCOME EKTA! Love the previous reviews so I'm not gonna try and be witty (yeah, like a paralyzed person promising not to run) so I'll share my bit.\n\nAs an enthusiastic group of 6, we ordered more than I can recall honestly but I'm a HUGE fan of Cafe Bombay in Bristol which has my favorite dish: kadai. I usually go for the Kadai Lamb, which EKTA has, however I had to share with some others that don't eat meat. (chicken's not meat, cool). The Kadai Chicken was great actually. It was different though than the one I love at Bombay. It's more a red gravy rather than brown and yet it's full of flavor and a bit spicy. I would totally recommend this place based on the 5 main dishes we all shared and the appetizers were great. In fact, the Samosa Chat was something I'm already jonesin' for. The Onion Bhaji left me wanting more. For our bonus, they threw in 2 containers of great homemade rice pudding.\n\nThe whole bill and tip for delivery came out so low that it cost us around $10 each and though we only had 5 entrees for 6 adults, we still had leftovers! We all need to enjoy this place while they're at this \"grand opening\" price range. Tiffin was once so eager to please. Our hope now should be that these two duke it out and keep the prices reasonable.", "I actually chose Ekta because I'd seen a bunch of people review it on Yelp last week!\nWe got delivery, so I can't comment on their dining-in offerings (although I walked by and it seems pretty tiny). They were very courteous on the phone and then in-person when they delivered the food (although it did take almost an hour). I had the Veg. Tikka Masala, and it was everything I wanted (as well as sweat inducing, which is not necessarily something I wanted, but certainly a quality of good Indian food!). \nI am eager to order from them again and try a new dish!", "i am being nice by giving three stars, and i'm doing that because they were overly friendly there. i recognized a couple familiar faces from tiffin, but this is no tiffin. which is odd because it's tiffin's former chef's joint. menu is similar but not the same. i ordered one thing tiffin didn't offer (samosa chat) and one thing it did (paneer tikka masala). rounded this out with a mango lassi and a basil naan. the samosa chat, very sorry to say as it's one of my all-time favorite indian dishes and something i've always wished tiffin would carry, was just not good at all. you know that weird burny flavor when tomatoes get stuck to the bottom of a saucepan and burn? it tasted like that, and oil. mango lassi was a lil sour, like the mangoes weren't at their peak. the paneer tikka masala was the exact same recipe as far as i could tell, minus about half of the paneer. tiffin's is $1.50 more expensive but there is a lot more cheese in that dish. rice was the same, and good. my basil naan used dried basil from a shake-can, and the bread was denser than i tend to like. i did like that the free accompanyment was a dessert, kheer. very yummy with lots of little cardamom blasts. the chef/owner took a lot of cues from tiffin (right down to the packaging, bags, labels, staff, delivery men in suits, and even the street - girard) but where it matters they don't live up. in my humble opinion. :)", "It should be noted that I am a relative noob when it comes to Indian food. The first few times I tried Indian, my meat dishes were sweet (rosewater lamb and something else), and I am no fan of sweet-flavored meat. Also, I'm a slightly picky eater (onions are my enemy). So it was with just a bit of hesitation that I ordered from Ekta on Sunday. I will never hesitate again.\n\nI ordered for four people, so we got a good sampling of what Ekta offers. Within 25 minutes of placing my order, there was a knock at my door. There stood a plumpish Asian man with a huge smile, a red checkered shirt, and a big, blue necktie holding a bag of food. I only live a few blocks from Ekta, so he walked my delivery over, and the food was still thoroughly hot by the time he arrived. \n\nI know it's not an original idea, but I love the labeling of the food containers. I had the tandoori chicken, which was succulent and tasty. But my friend got the butter chicken, which was truly outstanding. I've been thinking of it ever since. We also tried the chicken tikka masala and chicken curry, both of which were praised by my friends. The only bump in the experience was the naan -- we ordered three kinds: plain, garlic, and potato. Onion naan was delivered instead of potato naan, and it wasn't awesome. Neither was the garlic version. I'd stick to just plain naan in the future.", "Sooo... might be biased as I write this since I just finished my Ekta dinner... but SO WHAT! I even joined Yelp JUST so I could write this review!\n\nHave been a fan of Tiffin since they opened but have been VERY disappointed in their performance in the last year... (45 minute wait for delivery -- which has actually averaged 1.25 - 1.5 hours!!!... Decreasing amount of chicken in their dishes... unfriendly phone service...)\n\nSOOOO... now we have Ekta and it's AWESOME! Convenient. Friendly. More affordable... and the FOOD! The Saag Paneer is OUTSTANDING. Best in Philly fo' sho'. Chicken Tikka was very tasty as well... and the complimentary Raita... nice! I COULD NOT STOP EATING tonite... \n\nWill definitely get back into eating Indian on a weekly basis now that we have a new place in town... we'll see what happens when THEY get discovered... hopefully things won't go downhill like Tiffin...\n\nMy waistline isn't happy-- but my tummy is!!! YAY EKTA!", "Love it! I'll keep this simple, since there are already so many reviews on here, and the place just opened a month ago.\n\nBest Indian food for best price in city. I'm loving that it's in Fishtown (practically on my street), and that it's giving Tiffin some competition. I was getting really sick of waiting two hours for my over-priced food.\n\nI've never had a better lamb saag (think they call it lamb saagwala), never ever, ever!" ]	[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 5, 5, 5 ]	4.38
lJjS6vLnf0Rqtx_gicq24g	[ "Update: They have recently been remodeled and can now accomodate many more people. I also was told they now have Dim Sum! yuuum! Its a toss up between here and Yummy House.... I'm always so torn, but it really depends on what I'm craving, b/c each place does certain things better. \n\nI eat here frequently when I'm in town visiting because they have very authentic chinese food at a great price. They have fresh roast duck and roast pork. And they have these huge plates, that are just roast duck over rice or whatever other meat you like and it is only like 5-6 bucks. I think that rocks. Overall whether you like authentic or you like americanized chinese food this is the place. Support good chinese food or it might go away. NOOOOOOOO!! The only thing is the service isn't wonderful, but hey you gotta give a little....", "NOt sure how I feel about this place. I think they crowd way too many tables in a small area...\nthe time I went after its re-opening, was with a large party (my family = 80ish pple). Its not fair to judge the food based on the fact that we didnt' get to pick/order our dishes and were served en masse. \nNot particularly impressed though. I would give it another shot based on what I've heard about it on a normal day/night. Heard dim sum is crazy packed, but really not all that either.", "Best Tampa Chinese!? I not sure about this place too. But this is as authentic as I know in Tampa for Chinese, I am not interested in overpriced commercial Chinese like P.F. Chang's Aahh... Last time the owner cooked whole red snapper for us and it was great. Five person ate well for about $50!!! But some food are just OK some time.\n\nAlso, this is not really a Dim Sum Chinese, you would be happier with roast duck, pork, or seafood. ( update 2012 the Dim Sum is wonderful!! I have changed to 5 stars.)\n\n2010 the $$ is not as cheap as used to be......\n\nYummy House is cheaper and as good Chinese.\nBut Yuan make much bigger juicer Salt & Pepper Crispy Squid- Calamari including rice. Yummy House you have to pay rice which is very unusual for Chinese.\n\nIt is great to have two best Tampa Chinese almost next to each other. \n\nIn Tampa 4.5\nIn SF or Toronto 3.7", "I guess this may be the \"best chinese restaurant\" in tampa, but as they say, in the land of the blind, the one eyed man is king. aka, everything is relative, because this is the only chinese restaurant in tampa.\n\nIt's probably because I am spoiled because I am from San Francisco, and Chinese food doesn't get much better.\n\nService was slow, not extremely friendly. The air conditioning was blasting out of control. Pan fried noodles tasted wierd (among other dishes). So just not a very good dining experience in general.", "I have read so many reviews about this restaurant that I finally broke away from my usual weekend afternoon dim sum at Ho Ho Choy to give China Yuan a try. It met all of my expectations and more. Hands down, this is the best place to get Chinese BBQ in Tampa, FL area. And, it seems to be their signature dish. \nThey have roast as well as BBQ duck and pork. Where else can you get Soy Sauce Chicken or duck feet and wing tips? Their Honey Roast Pork is the most tender that I have ever had! I said to my dining partner, \"I am sorry if this seems kind of strange, but those BBQ pork makes me want to cry.\" Tears of happiness that is! I have been so many places that do not BBQ their own meats in house and the quality has suffered from all of the reheating of the meat. But, China Yuan makes all of their own and the quality is top notch. The best thing about China Yuan is that their BBQ comes in platters, which means you can get a combination platter of 3 different types of BBQ meat with rice for only $7.95. That plate is loaded over the top with delicious roast meats of your choice, each with its own dipping sauce. \nMake sure to ask for their house vegetable and what is in season, sometimes they have snow pea tips $10.95 and they always have Gai Lan (thick stem Chinese broccoli) $7.95. When ordering fresh seasonal vegetables, so have the choice of garlic sauce or oyster sauce. I recommend the garlic sauce made by searing garlic in oil with cornstarch and tossing with the par-boiled fresh vegetables. Their Eggplant Hot Pot $8.95, is a metal pot with a handle that has eggplant, ground pork, garlic, dried red chilis, and scallion mixed with a brown sauce comprised of black bean paste, vinegar, dark soy, sesame oil, and sugar. \nThey have a full dim sum menu checklist, not on cart. There are some of the regular choices, such as scallop dumplings $3.25, turnip cakes $2.95, and beef in rice paste $2.95. Their Har Gow $2.95 (shrimp dumpling) is handmade and is more unique than most places; it has a sesame and black pepper taste. \nThis is the only Chinese restaurant that I have been to in the Tampa area that has a full noodle house soup menu. There is nothing better than fresh egg noodle and wonton soup, mixed with sweet and salty broth and a seasonal vegetable, and your favorite BBQ sliced on top for only $6.50. \nMake sure to get their early if you have a large party and order as much as you like, because it is extremely affordable. Don't forget to get a half duck ($8.00) to go you won't regret it. \nThey just added their website with an updated menu and price list. China Yuan is located in an Asian strip mall setup off of Waters Ave. that is a one stop shopping destination. After you eat, you can go shopping at Din Ho Grocery, get some sweets at the Chinese Bakery, and drive around the corner to get some bubble tea at Got Tea.", "This place actually been around longer than the other place on waters ave. I think some people thought it's new because of the renovations it went through. They expanded their space and added more dishes to their menu and the fresh fish and lobster tanks.\n\nTheir menu includes the usual American Chinese flairs like sweet and sour (fill in the blank), and (fill in a meat) with black/white or sweet and sour sauce. But they also have a lot of actual authentic Chinese dishes, if you been eating the American Chinese food you can ask the waiter for some help on choosing from this part of the menu. So far in Tampa, they're probably the best place to get the roast duck, pork, chicken etc. I usually get their pepper pork(not sure if i remember the name right, but it's pork chops that's been lightly fried and have salt and pepper seasoning on it and is cooked real quickly with hot peppers, onions and green pepper) one of their vegetable dishes(this changes depending on what's in season and if they have it in stock) and another random dish. Their dim sum is the usual stuff, I'm not sure if they push it around in a cart at lunch since I only go there for dinner. \n\nThe service is pretty good, but because I been going there for a while the owner is even nicer to my party if she happens to be our server. \nThe place is very nice and clean and since they renovated, almost everything still look brand new.\n\nCompare to most other chinese places in Tampa, this one gets a 4 star from me. If you want better, well you might have to travel to places with huge asian population.\n\nJust a note, I can't really compare this place to the one on waters ave since the food is different. I think the best way to put it is that the food at China Yuan are stuff you would serve when you're having a dinner party, receptions etc. The place on waters ave is more like everyday eating.", "I must say that I am totally ADDICTED to their Honey Roast Pork. I crave it constantly and that is the main thing that I come to China Yuan for... To the point where even if we eat somewhere else in town, I always have to go pick some up at their carry-out counter. It is super cheap, like $6.50 a pound and comes with dipping sauce. I will use it during the week to stir-fry with vegetables or just re-heat it in the toaster oven with some hoisen sauce on the side (served with steamed rice). \n\nSure, other restaurants in town offer it, but is never as good and often too dry or pre-fab tasting. At China Yuan it is perfect.\n\nMy friend was in town from Taiwan and she wanted to go there for their Dungeness Crab in Black Bean sauce, which was excellent as well. Their snow pea tips are also the best I have ever had, even better than the places in New York where I have tried it. China Yuan still holds strong for many reasons in my book.", "The best Honey Roasted Pork around! Talk about authentic Chinese food -- \"fresh, quality ingredients\", China Yuan is it! Atmosphere is family oriented and decoration is like many of the Chinese restaurants around but they do offer a lot of room for big parties. Service is alright, cleanliness-check. Pricing is reasonable.\n\nStarted off with Seafood and Fish Maw Soup. Soup served very hot and taste is just right! I had the wonderful Triple BBQ on Rice. Although it was \"Triple\" BBQ, I did not realized how much meat was given in one serving! Flavoring was rich; the caramelized meat was placed over steamed white rice along with bokchoy and oyster sauce was served on the side. \nThey also offer Dim Sum in the AM to early Noon, but it was alright.", "This is another great and authentic Chinese Restaurant in Tampa. The main difference with this and Yummy House is they keep their seafood alive and in plain sight. From dungeness crab to eel right in front of you.\n\nI dont know where people get the service is bad from but they immediately seat us and order our food consistently in there.", "We tried to go to Yummy House on a Friday night but the wait was to long. So we decided to try China Yuan, which is located around the corner.\n\nI was very impressed with the food. China Yuan plays second fiddle to no Chinese place in Tampa.\n\nI had the sweat and sour chicken; wife had a tofu dish, plus house special fried rice.\n\nVery good, we'll be back soon." ]	[ 4, 3, 5, 2, 5, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5 ]	4.08
EC20rN7JtmAPIxcw3MTzcQ	[ "Good food, gotta try the lamb. Not to mention cute bartender and waiters.", "Outstanding food, wine, and ambience. Staff were briefly overwhelmed by Friday night rush, but rebounded quickly and were attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout our meal.\n\nEnjoyed the crabcakes, gumbo, bouillabaisse, flounder, and lemonfish.\n\nWish I'd had time for 2 visits last weekend!", "Delicious, delicious, delicious. Had the duck and andouille gumbo and was amazed by how good it was. That was the 4th gumbo I had tried in 2 days and hands down the best. \nI love a true wine bar that lets you select a flight from the menu or create your own. I had the pinot flight and really enjoyed it. Try the bbq shrimp, even if just for the sauce. Great dining experience!", "found out about this gem from a local. Great boullaibaisse. we sat on the sidewalk and ate on a warm night. made for an unforgetable night. small and intimate. wish they served dinner (and not just drinks) in the back garden area", "Hands down, the best meal I had in New Orleans. We were walking down Bourbon Street, and we just happened to turn down Orleans Avenue, where we found this amazing restaurant. \n\nThe setting inside is beautiful and classy, yet very casual at the same time. The servers are very kind and cheerful.\n\nThe wines - I had a glass of Weingut Max Ferd Richter Riesling, and a glass of Moscato D'asti dessert wine. Both wines were superb.\n\nAppetizer - I had the New Orleans BBQ'd shrimp that was served with the most delicious, creamy sauce, and French Bread.\n\nFor dinner - A nice portion of Filet and a very generous portion of Lobster Tail. The BEST. The Lobster was served with browned butter, that almost tasted like caramel. The Lobster was sweet enough that I didn't even need the butter. The meal also came with very tasty garlic mashed potatoes.\n\nThey offer a cheese and wine meal on the patio, and I wanted to come back another day to try that. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to go back. If I ever visit New Orleans again I will definitely be dining here.", "The best place to eat in the French Quarter. Go for a delicious, bistro fare with a Cajun twist, lovely wines, and a nice atmosphere. Their gumbo is authentic and light, the wines by the glass diverse and interesting (no run of the mill brands here). Sipping bubbly in the courtyard (heated in the winter) is a great way to wait for a table. My girlfriends were starved for some real food after too many a fried dinner/breakfast/snack, which seems to be the only thing available at regularly priced restaurants - and we found refuge here. Yum~", "\"Meh\" is exactly right.\n\nEdible, but not great or particularly good food. Pleasant, talkative, and attentive wait staff. Not a good wine list for an average restaurant - terrible wine list for a place calling itself a wine bar. Slightly depressing and tasteless decor (if you find yourself here, sit outside on the sidewalk). I think this place doesn't know what it wants to be and gets away with it because of the tourist location. I'm guessing there are some sock puppet reviews here, because this just wasn't better than a 2 star experience. I just can't see giving it four. I didn't have the sense that we caught them on an \"off night.\" We were committed to having a nice time, and we did, but it wasn't due to anything special about the restaurant.", "Grapevine is a great neighborhood restaurant full of locals. Our table ordered the barbecued shrimp, lamb, filet of beef and redfish, all were superb. It enjoys French Quarter ambiance being both romantic and laid back. An undiscovered secret of New Orleans.", "Finding a little place like Orleans Grapevine tucked just off Bourbon Street was like finding my own personal little piece of heaven!! A quiet, dark and classy little hideaway in a sea of crazy!\n\nThey have an interesting and diverse wine list (by the glass and bottle) and they don't skrimp on the serving sizes! The menu looked amazing although we didn't partake on this occasion and and service is fast and friendly even when the place is so busy you can't even elbow your own way to the bar and the servers are literally running from table to table. \n\nA lovely place to take a relaxing breather in the big easy.", "BF and I wanted a nice, quiet and but not too fancy dinner near the Quarter - we found Orleans Grapevine and immediately knew it was just what we were looking for before heading out on Bourbon Street to par-tay.\n\nThe place was relatively quiet; we expected at least a short wait, but were sat as soon as we walked in to a back table. The place only holds about 6-8 tables inside, and a big round bar area. Considering it was a Friday night during the 4th of July weekend and during Essence Festival, I considered us very lucky to find an empty table.\n\nThey give you a warm loaf of bread and a ramekin of some herbed butter mixture that was out of this world when you sit down - I almost asked to buy a tub of it. We ordered the barbeque shrimp as an appetizer. It must have been an off night or they had a new cook, because the shrimp were tough and really overcooked. If it hadn't of been for the awesome juice they were soaking in, I would have sent it back.\n\nFor entrees, BF had the pork loin and I chose the special of the day - Red Snapper. I had a bite of his pork loin, and although it appeared to be cooked medium, it was a little overcooked and tough to cut. I, however, couldn't stop eating my snapper. It was perfectly seared with lumps of deeeeeelish crab meat lumps on top, and sat on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes with a side of corn relish. The Snapper made me forget all about the shrimp and pork loin - I felt like I scored big with my choice.\n\nService was outstanding. Our server was really attentive and cleared our plates immediately after we had finished, which was nice because the table space was relatively small.\n\nWe decided against dessert, but BF had a cup of coffee and it came out French-press style - super cool. He was a happy boy after that.\n\nOur meal, including tip, one Miller Lite and a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, totaled $115. I don't know if I'll eat a full meal there again, but I'll probably go back to try other appetizers and sit at the bar." ]	[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 2, 5, 4, 4 ]	4.12
1NpJcoks6ZtGKcE4Om_2Ig	[ "Wow!..Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue in Tucson!..I have never been to Hawaii so I don't know what BBQ taste like there...but damn the Pork is awesome!.. Some of the best I have ever tasted..Mama's Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue is so good it is my new favorite neighborhood restaurant..I will be back very soon!", "It's ok. Best thing about the place was the service, everyone was really friendly. The food, it was ok. Nothing really stood out to me and we tried a few dishes. That's the foodie in me.. I also grew up in the islands so I'm kinda picky about my Asian/Polynesian stuff. \n\n The chicken katsu was a bit over done, but Kalbi was good. Those were served with rice and macaroni salad. Most Hawaiian BBQ places I've been to serve that way or with rice and Kimchee. Kkkiiimmmmcccchhhhheeeeee..... :) \n\n My tip would be sit down and read through the takeout menu first before ordering. For some reason it was hard for me to collect my thoughts about the surf board menus.. I felt like my eyeballs were jumping everywhere. Hmmm maybe that was my belly controlling my eyeballs... Personally I think the menu board and take out brochure need a little revise to flow better. \n\n Overall, it's ok. I think the Kalbi was the best out of everything we tried.", "Very good, fresh, authentic food! We have tried the kahlua pork and teriyaki beef. Perfect with rice and macaroni salads! Pineapple upside cake is amazing, if you hAve room left for it! Excellent, fast , friendly service. Highly recommend and will be back often (already been here twice this week!)", "The service was fantastic and the food is better than at the original location. They don't serve as many desserts at this location as they do at the original location, but they still look wonderful.\n\nThe only problem I see with this location is, it doesn't have a whole lot of seating space, and it's been rather busy. However, if they are really busy inside, they do offer carry-out and delivery, so there is that.", "Oh my freaking goodness! This was my first time at any Mama's location, and I couldn't have been more pleased. The food was amazing! (We had the beef ribs and coconut shrimp) The price was very reasonable for all of the food we got. The service was beyond phenomenal. I would rate this higher if possible. Seriously amazing. Can't wait to go back.", "Lunch at Mama's....very good...service was excellent...Islander Style Food on The Northwest Side Finally...", "Decided to try out a new place near us and have been wanting to go to Mama's ever since it opened near the UofA so this location was perfect. The place is pretty small and on a Friday night it proved a little difficult to snag a table as this is a walk up and order type of a place. \n\nThe food was great though. I ordered the Big Kahuna with macaroni salad and white rice as the sides. The kahlua pork was excellent as was the teriyaki beef and teriyaki chicken. On top of that, the hot sauce and BBQ sauce at the table were both very good. Next visit I think I am going to order the chicken katsu, which looked just as good if not better than the kahlua pork.", "This place is just OK. I love Hawaiian BBQ and was not impressed. They ran out of Katsu sauce when I was there and the chicken was over cooked. There coconut shrimp is good. The teriyaki beef was dry. We got there a half hour before closing and watched another couple upset because their take home order was not complete so I really didn't want to complain after them. We came in for a celebration of Hawaiian food and left feeling disappointed. If anyone knows of a good Hawaiian place in Tucson let me know. I have not found one yet.", "We wanted to like them but I don't think we'll be returning. After paying $29 for a self serve lunch for two adults and one child, then eating off paper plates and squeezing out ketchup from 14 of those hard to open packets you get at a fast food drive thru, we felt we were over charged. Even fast food places offer ketchup in self serve cups. The fries they serve are longer and thicker than your ordinary French fry, thus you will need more ketchup than usual.\n\nYes the service was friendly and helpful but for the style of the place its too expensive. Maybe if they served you and brought your food out on real plates and had bottles of ketchup on the table it wouldn't be so bad. \n\nOther Pros: The food tasted ok.\n\nOther Cons: I ordered the white rice side and got fries instead.\nOnly one BBQ sauce choice.\nThe first time I tried to go here and just pick up some carry out I was unable to find a parking place at dinner time.", "Pork was great!!!! Cake was yummy... The BBQ sauce was great and the service was very nice... Also the place was really clean.. We will be back! I did not mind the paper plates at all .. Recommend!!" ]	[ 5, 3, 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 2, 4 ]	3.7
pyTot67NuIOmfoGp2laEtA	[ "Great new addition to the dining choices in Greenwood! Really enjoyed our visit. Staff was excellent at giving a history of the new restaurant. Bread and olive oil dip was amazing!", "This place was okay.. I am not an Olive Garden person but I would probably choose that next time instead if I was hungry for semi decent chain Italian food. \nRaviolis had taste like they had been previously frozen.. Bread was okay.", "I gave them 2 stars and I was not very pleased with the whole quality of the restaurant. \n\nHere what I think :\n1) The food price is average, except for $15.50 family size fried calamari which I think is too expensive for the appetizer. \n2) The adult dinner menu is pretty extensive from fish, chicken, pasta etc..., however the children's menu is standard.\n3) The taste of the food: average... Spicy marinara sauce doesn't taste spicy at all. Our appetizer: fried calamari, it doesn't taste that great...it was served luke warm. The children's pasta is too buttery and too cheesy.. My kids did not touch the food at all... what a waste..\n4) The ambience: nice, but the noise level is pretty high... We had to leave the restaurant as soon as we were done eating, as it was extremely uncomfortable inside the restaurant.\n\nWe might choose another Italian restaurants over this one in the future.", "This is still one of my favorite Italian chains for lunch. Of course there are going to be better Italian restaurants, but I really don't see pasta dishes this good for under $8 at other places. I mean I would go to Carino's over Go Roma's or Olive Garden any day of the week. \n\nAnyway at this location, I ordered the spicy chicken and shrimp pasta, and sampled the jalapeno garlic tilapia. The angel hair pasta with the tilapia was a little boring but I thought the tilapia was just excellent.", "My husband and I popped into Johnny's after checking out the new Buy Buy Baby in Greenwood a few Mondays ago. They were running 1/2 price special on all their \"family style\" dishes. We got a chicken parmasian that would easily serve 4 people for $12.00 with salad (great ranch and a variety of toppings...yum!) and drinks ...our total was under $20. \n\nNow, I won't give it 5 starts b/c it's not the BEST food ever, but for the price and a decent meal, it is hard to beat! We were seated quickly, our drinks were always full and again, the price was phenomenal! they seem to run specials every day of the week. I don't live in Greenwood, but if I did, I know we would definitely go back as often as possible, b/c we LOVE to eat out and be waited on.\n\nYes it's a chain. I cannot reiterate enough how MANY chains are in Indy and when you are looking for an affordable meal where you can eat quickly with decent service, it's hard not to just give in to the many chains out there! Johnny's is a good one. Like I said, on Mondays, it is well worth it for a nice dinner on a budget.", "This place isn't very good...it's like a copy of Macaroni Grille but fails in every way possible. I think of it more like Olive Garden...bland Italian food. My tomato soup was decent, but my main entree was terrible. Maybe it was what I got..but there are better Italian places that are cheaper..", "Great Food, tried the gumbo the other day and was surprised how good it was, so we bought some to take home as well.", "My wife and I have had dinner here 3 times. Each time I did not recieve the correct order at first. The food is just okay but the service has been awful each time. I normally always give places a second chance and I gave this one a third. It has never been what I hoped. In my opinion there are several places on the southside to enjoy Italian that are not better tasting but much better service.", "Good place to eat, good food. However I got food poisoning one time, and I haven't been back since. I got the Chicken Parmesan btw.", "Service, food and general cleanliness were just fine. Their portions are good as well." ]	[ 5, 2, 2, 4, 4, 2, 4, 1, 4, 3 ]	3.52
G6woICjwtJIbYHc6xatqfw	[ "Usually I love it here but service tonight stinks...not the regular wait staff. Food was still good", "Today everything is great!", "Quick stop or here to kill time, always friendly always hot coffee.", "The food wasn't the best... the oil they used tasted burnt.. seving was good.. the waffle was good.. eggs and hashbrowns sucked... oh well I am sure I will be back", "If you are in the South, this is an institution! This particular location was across from my hotel so I decided to drop in after a 3-4 year absence. The cheesy eggs, toast and grits totally hit the spot. Fresh, hot and good... just what my tummy needed after 4-5 hours of in air turbulence and roasted peanuts. Order was up in under 5 minutes, service was very attentive an the price was good. Yup, Ill be back!", "At 9:00 on a weekday, this Waffle House was super busy and super packed. I managed to squeeze into a stool at the counter because all of the tables were in use.\n\nHey, I know that people disparage Waffle house, but these folks work super hard. The cook's operation is like a ballet in short order. Well organized, otherwise I would have no idea how they could possibly keep the orders straight. My breakfast was cooked super fast and unlike some other WH experiences, everything came out at the same time. Perfect!", "This is the best waffle house is Nashville in my opinion. Friendly staff, and they really want to take care of ya. Toddle house omelet w/bacon, smothered, covered, and chunked hashbrowns FTW! So freaking good. Leah was an awesome server.", "I ate breakfast (omelette) there on Sat., Oct. 13, 2012 and got food poisoning. The symptoms started almost immediately and lasted through Thurs., Oct. 18. I missed 4 days from work. Headache, backache, stomachache, nausea, diarrhea.", "I can't believe I'm giving a Waffle House 4 stars. Everything was just spot on. The coffee was hot and fresh, the service was friendly and had just the right amount of personality. \n\nMy wife and I stopped by for some breakfast on a lazy Saturday. We had initially intended to go to Cracker Barrel, but didn't want to wait 45 minutes for a table. We sat down immediately at Waffle House and were on our way having finished a tasty meal before our table would've been ready at Cracker Barrel. \n\nI have many fond memories of coffee and hashbrowns at Waffle House during my college days. If you're similarly nostalgic, this is one of the better Waffle Houses I've dined at...give it a shot and you won't be disappointed.", "Cheap and quick. 4 people ate well with drinks for $25. Unheard of in CA. \n\nI had my hashbrowns ALL THE WAY except peppered. The waitress looked at me like I was crazy. I thought it would be the norm. \n\nVery good. And the waffles are nice and light." ]	[ 3, 5, 5, 2, 4, 4, 5, 1, 4, 4 ]	3.8
4WJqHhAq_CbtpzNiUuE9Eg	[ "For their first week of being opened, it was like they were open for years. The food was out of this world. The amount of vegetarian dishes on the menu was amazing. A great drink menu with old school, prohibition style cocktails. And, a great gluten free menu for those with celiac! It is a gem in an area that is devoid of great restaurants. You won't be disappointed!", "Where do I even start? Well first off, the waitress messed up our order at least three times. She also tried to convince us that we had only ordered one entree and not two, and while she went back to check on the computer, our meal was being brought out. Also, about every fifteen minutes, she would come to our table and tell us that she was \"going outside for a couple of minutes\" and that she would be \"right back\". It doesn't bother me if she was going outside to check on something being delivered, or even going out for a smoke, but I don't understand why she felt the need to tell us. There were plenty of other waiters and waitresses on staff that could've taken over for her if she had a problem. The waitress also left trash from another party at our table. Then, at the end of our meal, she charged us twice for two soups that weren't even served to us because - according to the waitress - the chef \"didn't feel like making lobster bisque this late at night\" (we were seated at 2:30, by the way). Cinder Bar is definitely not a place for children either. The waitress was getting very impatient and snippy with the kids at our table. She was also very ill-mannered to one of the adults at our table when he asked about their different drink options, stating \"I already told you the first time I came to your table, they are up there on the TV screen. You're supposed to read them yourself\". We were also charged $8.50 for a 10 once beer, which also, by the way, looked more like 8 onces. The food was brought out in no understandable order at all - our entrees came out before our appetizers. The French fries were the only thing good about out visit, which is why Cinder Bar has earned one star from me.", "We've visited twice. The concept is fantastic and much needed in this area. The menu is interesting and food above average for this area. The decor is rustic chic and very hip; it's a good vibe. Sadly, both times service was subpar so I had to knock off two stars. They've hired a bunch of kids who need to work on their manners and customer service skills. On our first visit the waitress was friendly, but a terrible server. We barely saw her, had empty drinks, and had to ask for our check. On our second visit, we were kid-free one afternoon and decided to sit at the bar. We were not greeted by the hostesses. They were too engrossed in their own conversation to look our way or be bothered with us, so we just walked right to the bar. The bartenders were cold, unfriendly, and the service inattentive. It wasn't crowded. Our drinks were empty, my husband set our card out to pay, and 10 minutes later had to flag down one of two bartenders to take our card. The two hostesses gave us a repeat on the way out. I looked at them and said thank you, but they couldn't be bothered. I hope the owners fix this, because the place is really nice, the menu interesting, and the food is good. It reminds me of Red Hen: great concept but the service just ruins it.", "Finally! A restaurant/bar in East Greenwich...and it's great! The decor is very cool - all of the materials are reclaimed. The cheesesteak egg roll appetizer was very good and the Mayalina pizza was delicious! We will definitely be back.", "Are there for lunch on Wednesday. Very cool. Chairs not so comfortable if you are planning on hanging for a few hours drinking. Food was better than avg bar food. Whiskey Speak easy drinks are interesting. The beers on tap are great except they don't have a beer list you have to wait for one of the monitors to scroll thru the list In between ads, this is highly annoying. Same thing at the Village Pub which bye are the owners of Cinder. Suggest printing out a beer list everyday or twice a day like most craft beer bars do. It's not that hard nor expensive. Change the beer menu delivery and you get 4 or 5 stars.", "I'm writing this review because I desperately want to like this bar. There is absolutely nowhere else to go with descent food and cocktails. Having said that, we were there during happy hr on Thursday. There was about 10 people behind the bar, yet no one would ask if we wanted another drink, when we flagged them over the drinks were inconsistent and scant. Although they were busy, only one bartender smiled, a blonde woman. The crowd was mixed and declined as night went on. Men that were never taught to remove their juvenile baseball caps inside a building to old women drinking beer out of bottles. Then there were the children running around on the patio while people smoked. Food was very good. Had Brussels sprouts, truffle short bread pizza and shrimp. It is my hope the Cinder Bar will work through these problems and become a nice place to go.", "We were there on Sunday eve... the place was busy but not packed.\nWe sat at the bar on stools designed for 10 yo's... not comfortable if you have bigger then a 32\" waist.\nGreat Beer list and the server explained that anything with a line through it was out and was replaced with things on the next page with a star... Great idea. Sadly they are embarrassed with how much they charge, since they were afraid to post them on the menu.\nThe server asked if we wanted to see a menu... we said sure. Lots to choose from. Sadly she never came back to take an order... so we got our check from a glass on the bar... Beers were $5 each... not a bad price (why not post it?)\nWe will give it another shot when they work out the kinks... hopefully we will be able to eat too.", "Live music, loud yet family-friendly crowd, and good food. I highly recommend the Cinder Bar for a night out, it's unlike any other restaurant in the area. The table agreed that the pizza and bada bang shrimp were phenomenal. We were disappointed in the grilled cheese because the apricot spread made it incredibly sweet. Our drinks were sooo strong. I had to ask for some Sprite to be added to my Rabbit Punch to soften the taste of bourbon, also the \"punch\" is not sized \"to share\" as the menu says. \nPreviously I've had the New England Shrimp Roll which was great, but would have been better warm. The Sriracha Deviled Eggs were good with a small kick.", "This is a GOLDMINE for East Greenwich, NJ who basically have very little to choose from in the immediate area, so this was awesome. Cozy atmosphere, windows that open during summer, patio with umbrellas, large bar space to accommodate a good # of people, plenty of parking. The bar is FULLY loaded with beers on tap, whiskeys & bourbons, mixed drinks and pleasant waitresses. My service was perfect. The pour was ok for my martini, but it really should be poured to the rim (w/o the olives in the glass) for the cost. The menu is enticing with many interesting choices. I can only speak to the wood fired pizza which was pure crack. Will definitely be making this a regular place of mine, esp. Since it is open til 2am on the weekends. Thank you owners of Cinder and good luck, you have me hooked.", "Not many cool bar spots in the East Greenwich/Paulsboro area, especially for food. We were hoping this was going to be the spot, unfortunately it was not. They serve the food as it comes out, which is usually fine, but I've never seen it where apps come after your main course. Every person got their app after the main course, if assumed the waitress would have waited to put our main courses in until after our apps were served. Maybe it was for the best cause it took upwards of 35 minutes for the last of our apps to hit the table. What we did get wasn't great, the Brussel Sprouts were overly greasy as were the cheese steak rolls. I feel like the fryer oil was in definite need of a change. One of the members of our party actually had cooking grease in their ice tea glass. \n\nOver all the price isn't too bad, I just don't think the food and service live up to us revisiting this place." ]	[ 5, 1, 3, 5, 3, 2, 3, 4, 4, 2 ]	3.66
6TwYcKp_47VueK7EwNFDxQ	[ "At one point, they had TWO places... one on 541 in Burlington (Now \"Canal's) and Dadz. \n\nThe folks at Dadz don't seem to know the items on the old \"Sunset\" menu, which is a bummer. They had a great BBQ chicken sandwich with their own sauce, cheese, and bacon. It's a pain to describe it each time you order it, and it never comes out the same way you asked for it. When the cole slaw is good... it's great. Gotta catch it on the right night.\n\nThat said, it IS good food. Not a place for kids~ it's a BAR~ so we usually do take-out.", "Dadz is a sports bar and a restaurant. There are a good number of tvs, so you'll always be sure to see whatever sport it is you're looking for (including golf, tennis, and auto-racing.) During the NFL season, they carry all the games. The bar itself is dark, and the walls and ceiling are covered with trophies and other memorabilia. Recently, Dadz grealy expanded the number of beers they carry on tap (close to 20.) Dadz is also well known in the area for BBQ ribs and buffalo wings. It was voted best in those categories in Burlington County for 2008.\n\nRecently Dadz remodeled and added an outdoor deck where smoking is permitted. They also run regular poker leagues and feature live music weekly.\n\nCheck out the webpage at: http://www.dadzbarandgrill.com", "I heard about Dadz from the radio. The first time we went there it really was a nice place and enjoyed the food and drinks. We then returned for another time for a ladies night out and had people from out of town try the place. Lets just say they need to train certain employees (bartender) how to treat customers. Nothing was said nor done to the bartender that deserved the treatment that we had that night. She whispered she would not serve us to the other bartender. (for what reason, we have no clue! since we all met there at 8:30 to start our night) Then when asked if we could please have another drink she looked us dead in the eye and turned her head and proceeded to walk around the bar and then go into her purse. At that point the disrespect what out of line and not professional in the least nor human like. It was the worst experience I have ever had and it was uncalled for. I would never recommend Dadz after that experience!!!", "Love the wings! Great weekends. Karaoke nights are highly entertaining and best of all the ufc fight events!", "Great wings, good bar food and a nice draft beer selection. They have a kids menu so you can bring the family. My kids love going for dinner and a good place to hang out for drinks and catch the ballgame.", "So me and my wife went here for wings and beer, right? Okay, so lets start with the positive, the menu has pretty much every amazing fried barfood item you could ever imagine, and I ordered 12 wings which were HUGE. The wings were very good but I ordered them \"hot\" and found them to be quite mild. My wife ordered fried mushrom bites which were really good too. The waitress was very nice and all of the servers were not bad to look at, so thumbs up for that. Now, here's the bad, the monkey at the door charged us both 5 dollars to get in, are you kidding me?!?! It was about 8:30 at night, and we were there to eat, not participate in the ghetto-ass karaoke and \"dance night\" which this was booked as, which actually consisted of an inept DJ who couldn't get his own equipment to work. There are two sections of this bar, the back area which we sat in, which had the feel of a good old-fashioned dive and the front room, dun dun dunnnnnn. We went through the front door, and holy sh*tballs Batman, I wanted to leave immediately. Nothing but college sports hats, fake tans, beer bongs and hospital lighting. Luckily we found the back room, which was straight. So, all in all, good for food, but don't come here for the entertainment. p.s. They are open til 3am and have decent food and drink specials daily.", "I've heard great things about this place ever since I moved to Lumberton. I finally tried it today. Service was average. Since they do an open air thing at night I'm assuming, all of the flies must have been trapped in the building from the night before. It was pretty nasty. I thought maybe it was just our seating area since we were near a door and closed window, but not so--several of them were swarming (mating??) around the bar area. Beyond that, it's a real frat-boy place. No Harp on tap. \n\nThe menu has a decent selection, that is if you're lucky enough to get a menu that isn't covered in grease and barbecue sauce. I actually stopped drinking for fear of the ladies room--if the window sills are that dusty and flies mate freely throughout the joint, I feel weird about sitting on a chair there, let alone a toilet seat. \n\nThe food itself was a bit better than average for a pub, but nothing ruins yummy pirogies or a pilsner of Sam Adams faster than a fly landing on them.\n\nSave yourself the trouble and have a cookout.", "Ummm, I know I shouldn't expect much from a glorified dive bar, but sometimes you just hope beyond all hopes its going to be good. Well Dadz did not deliver. Besides the huge deck addition they made a few years back, they haven't plunked a dime into the original guts of the bar. Ever. It's run down, beat up and dirty. Its the kind of place where you don't even want to use the bathroom unless it's an emergency. Anyway, the food is worse than normal bar food, and the service is spotty. I'm pretty sure our server was from the Jersey Shore, and couldn't care less about her tables. We only saw her twice the whole time we were there, once to get our order and once to give us the check. The only saving grace for this place is that they had pretty good seasonal beers on tap. Now I can't remember the name of it but they had a pumpkin ale that I've never had before and it was really good. That was clearly unexpected. \n\nSo if you must go here (and I have no idea why but...) stick with the beer and eat somewhere else. Anywhere else.", "I was working in the area a few days ago and stopped in Dadz for some lunch with a coworker. I am not sure how the nightlife is here, but the food was very good. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger medium rare and loved it! In fact it was one of the best burgers that I've had in a long time. It also appeared that they have really good beer and food specials throughout the week. Our waitress was also friendly and attentive. I live pretty far from the area, but if I find myself in the Lumberton/Mt. Holly area again, I will be sure to put in an appearance at Dadz.", "It's a shame they made an interesting building look so tacky. TV's and neon signs blind you everywhere you look. This place is HUGE.\n\nMy father and my fiance stopped by here, they promised they had a decent beer selection. I was pleasantly surprised to find a variety of pumpkin beers and other seasonals from various breweries. Better than your average dive.\n\nThe one thing that blew me away were the homemade mozzarella sticks. BEST MOZZARELLA STICKS I'VE EVER HAD. I know it's not hard to bread a strip of cheese and serve it with a side of marinara sauce, but there was something about these sticks... they were special. This was extremely surprising with my low expectations after walking in there. If I ever go back, it will be because of them." ]	[ 3, 4, 1, 5, 4, 2, 2, 2, 4, 2 ]	2.4
G7KCj6NG-RIFKVcdPQGD9w	[ "Stopped by yesterday and had Chicken Egg Foo Yung. It was barely up to \"just okay\" for me. I think they might have put corn meal in it. It ended up tasting kind of like a cornbread dumpling. There were no bean sprouts in it at all, which is a first for me. I glanced at some of the other dishes folks had ordered and they looked like your standard American Chinese dishes, so you'd be safe checking this place out if that's what you're after. This place does a brisk lunch business, so I figure with that kind of following, it must be okay. One funny thing, for some reason they decided to number their dishes L-1, L-2, L-3, etc... and what's the one letter that doesnt' show up in any Asian language that is the biggest challenge to learn??? That would be \"L\" of course. A cruel irony. I had to laugh every time they yelled out which dish was available... Am I bad for finding humor in this?", "This is the kind of place you order from (not dine in) and order the basics. It's fast and cheap Chinese food. And I do mean fast! The place is almost always packing around certain meal times, but you never have to wait long. Plus, the order online - or by phone - bits expedite things as well. Their crab rangoons are good, any fried rice is yum, egg rolls are a bit on the big on wrapper smallish on filling, and that BBQ meat on a stick thing is good too.\n\nNot so good? They tend to drown their combo meals (ie. beef and broccoli) in their sauce to the point things are drippy. I want to taste my food not wonder where it is in the sauce. For the basic basics of Chinese fast food you can't go too wrong here, but be careful with those combo meals. For awhile this was our pick up after work and park in front of tv go to place until we decided to eat healthier.", "It's a cheap and fast American Chinese food. There is a ton of meals for 5 bucks with main dish, fried rice, and fried wonton. 5 bucks. One issue is sauce. As mentioned in previous reviews, they do drown the food in the sauce. If you're looking for a quick and fast food, it's not a bad place.", "Wok Express is one of those places that I have never had a bad experience at. I have been going there since I was 12 or so and it is just so darn cheap you can't go wrong. It is kind of sad when I walk in and they remember me and my order, but what can I say I guess I am just a creature of habit. I very rarely deviate from the General Tso's lunch special which comes with fried rice and crab rangoon but occasionally get the pineapple chicken (spicy and Delicious), chicken and broccoli (light and satisfying) or the lo mien (so so so so so so so good). I highly recommend if you are anywhere near Dorsett and 270 to give them a shot some time. They are even willing to deliver to my Earth City office even when my order is only $5...can't go wrong with that!", "This is the best Chinese food on the planet. I have been going there for over 15 years and all I can say is that it is consistent every time that I go. I always get the same thing, 10 ingredient lomein. Shrimp, chicken, veggies, and the best lomein noodles that have ever had anywhere. I have traveled around the country and eaten at a lot of different spots and my taste buds and empty stomach always lead me back here. I usually don't get crab rangoon at other places, because it is usually greasy and packed with soooo much cream cheese that it is disgusting. At Wok Express they are perfect and I can't stop eating them!! I can't wait to go back!!", "I literally just finished eating dinner I picked up from Wok Express so I think this review will be as fresh as possible. I love getting a combination special whenever I come here because they are so cheap ($5.25 after tax). I decided on one of my favorites the C-32 which is a good amount of General Tso's chicken, fried rice, 2 crab rangoon, and 2 large pieces of broccoli.\nI called 15 minutes away coming home from my last job of the day the person over the phone asked when I would be there and I told them 15 minutes. The food was ready to go as soon as I got there and I was in and out within 3 or so minutes.\nWhen I got home I opened up the box and enjoyed my food. This place is not the best in the world but it is one of the best values around here and has some really good food. The Chicken was hot in temperature and had a good amount of spice to it. The Crab Rangoon was a little cold and in my opinion could use a little bit more filling in it, but still tasted good. The rice tasted pretty good but I put a packet of soy and sweet and sour on it for taste. I did not eat the broccoli because I am not a huge fan of broccoli.\nI was disappointed to see that my fortune cookie was absent from my bag... But oh well after eating all this I don't need a cookie.", "Cheap? Yes. Good? eh, I've had better and I'll try another place or two nearby to see if I like it better but if they aren't then this place wouldn't be horrible as a go-to chinese place.", "My family and I have been ordering from here for about 6 years. Always good. I always ask for light sauce on anything I order that comes with sauce on it and it's always better than when they drown the meal in sauce. I will continue to make this my go-to fast chinese food every Saturday night.", "Definitely some of the best Chinese food I've ever eaten. I work in Bridgeton and this is a frequent lunch delivery for me. The half orders of lo mein are about $4 and large portions for the money. Definitely the perfect amount for lunch. Their crab rangoon is incredible. I try crab rangoon at every Chinese restaurant I visit, and Wok Express has the best I've had in St. Louis. Great prices and great food.", "Cheap. Dirty. Easy. \n\nThere are no gimmicks, just very reasonable prices for lots of sauced/fried/salted food. Local competitors are significantly more expensive and cannot seem to get the timing down as well as Wok Express. \n\nIf your expectations are right, you will love this place." ]	[ 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 4, 5, 4 ]	3.64
OvREyM6JzUogb8yQXXoF0A	[ "Haha, I totally forgotten that I had eaten here. Sometimes when you're bored in Truckee the next biggest place for things to do is unfortunately Reno. Sometimes you get caught up with people with not so ordinary lives and they restart their future in less glamorous ways. I never was able to track that person again, but this was one of the stops I made to find them. Had decent solid meal but still It's Olive Garden. Nothing to write home about!", "What can you say about Olive Garden that hasn't been said in 50 other reviews in 50 other cities? Either you like it or you hate it. My sister loves it, so we went here for lunch. Decent food, reasonably priced, and delivered to the table hot from the kitchen. My favorite thing is that you can get a plate of pepperoncinis if you ask - love those peppers!", "There is always a wait in this restaurant. They do have good food. Love their chicken scampi, breadsticks, and salad. So, why three stars?\n\nHere's why.\n\n~Always busy. Why not open another restaurant at a different location? This is the only Olive Garden in the entire Reno/Sparks area. \n\n~I know couple of people used to work there. They told me that their food came in packages, and they just microwave them. Hhhmmm... \n\n~Parking is challenging when they get busy.", "As a teenager this was my fav restaurant for special occasions and always was a treat to go there. Now I am like eh....not so much. I can find better food somewhere else without the whole waiting for an hour and I can even master the Zuppa Toscana soup myself SO why go there anymore. But I must admit I still love the bread sticks and salad. But like Catherine S. I am always wondering why they have yet to open another one to slow down the traffic in this one. I bet if they open another they will close this one, like they did with the Red Lobster. :(", "I live in the Bay Area and was visting Reno on vacation with my fiance and we decided to stop here because I love their food..I swear to god this was the best food we have EVER had at any Olive Garden. I had the soup/salad and breadsticks along with the Calamari and my fiance had their all you can eat pasta for only $8.95(although he never ate more then that one sevring)..It was honestly so yummy and it makes me sad because the olive garden around this area suck ass..However, the only down side is the parking..it was RIDICULOUS!", "my friend & I had their \"eat all you can\" pasta & sauce offerings one night, past dinner time.....you're given the option to choose from a list of different pasta & sauces; i enjoyed their version of meat sauce & spaghetti (very good, & filling)....i had 3 servings of pasta & sauces, which I started actually by having their version of a fresh mixed-vegetable salad w/olive oil-based dressing...i like to say as well that i enjoyed their bread (being a bread person that I am now) that comes with all these offerings......also notable is their good & fast service!", "Visited this particular location a month back with my family. I normally love olive garden. They usually have great food and service. We dont mind going to a location, even if its out of our way. However we had a horrible experience here. We went on a weekday and there was no rush, got a table right away. The server did not ask us or offer any taste of wine.We are vegetarians and normally order minestrone soup. Well, while I was having my soup and something tasted weird. It was meat..ham I think. In the meantime another server got a bowl of soup for my mom. I told her what I found .My mom asked her can you make sure there is no meat in that. Her response was 'I dont make the soups'. Ok....The main server did come and apologize..but after our food was served.. we were pretty much ignored. While he was serving the tables in front of us..we were not asked if we wanted any refills on our sodas or any more soup or salad. We had to actually call out to him. Well we had kind of lost our appetite. We asked to have some of our food to go.. bruschetta and a pizza( we had just eaten 1 slice ). The server handed us 1styrofoam box . I guess he expected us to put the bread and the tomato dip all in one box !!! In the meantime he started stacking the pizza slices in an another styrofoam box, instead of pizza box. Well obviously it wasnt going to fit in there, so he started scraping the toppings of the top slices just so he could close the box!!! I couldnt believe it. When we asked for a box, he got a box and then he couldnt close it. He tried for few secs , then just gave us the open box. Well my husband was able to close it right away. Then when the check came.. it was not right. We didnt expect anything to be taken off for that meat incident but at least get the bill right ..We did not even want to take that up. We just left cash for that.. and I am sorry to say no tip. And we always tip at least 20%..we understand its a hard job. But this whole incident left a very bad taste. Never ever had such an experience at Olive Garden. I guess I will have to give up on it all together, since I have just moved and this is the only one location around. Maybe the server was having a bad day.. maybe he was new .. who knows...", "Polar Bears are welcome at Olive Garden!! \n\nIn need of an early lunch we were the first to arrive at the Olive Garden, 10:45am It was nice because every time I've drove past this place there is a waiting line out the door, and no parking. Which is why I've never stopped before! I dislike long waits for what is relatively fast food in a restaurant setting- or as they say a Fastaraunt. \n\nEveryone was friendly and greeted us, and we were quickly seated - at a broken squeaky table, so asked to be moved, which ended up not being much better because we were seated right beneath a huge air conditioning vent, it so was FREEZING, and turned out to be a race to eat our food before it became frozen food - sadly the AC unit won. =-( \n\nOur waitress offered us a complimentary wine tasting, we refused, she offered us a bottle we refused, she began telling us about their wine list, and finally I told her we dont drink wine (Rasta / religious thing) she kept on pushing the wine, till I shot her one of my looks and suddenly the wine and the list vanished! Woohoo I still havent lost my \"touch\" :-) \n\nThe staff and the whole operation seemed like a well organized group of people, that seemed to run quiet efficiently. Everyone had a place and a job and everyone was doing it with smiles. \nOur waitress was especially attentive, nice and quick. \n\nThe food came out in perfect time, allowing us to eat the soup and salad and bread sticks first. Unlimited refills on all three. \n\nAll the soup, salad, bread sticks, and entrees were excellent. My only complaint aside from everything being flash frozen under the AC vent is I had the shrimp and scallion Alfredo and it was a little stronger with that \"fishy\" taste then I preferred - but eatable. I still havent got sick so thats a good sign!\n\nI believe my entree was $17.00, it LOOKED like a GIANT bowl of Alfredo till you realized it was just a shallow - over sized bowl - it looked giant but wasn't, still it was plenty to eat along with the salad, and of course stuffed full of garlic bread. My dinning partner got the \"Tour of Itally\" and said it was great!\n\nOh yes my other complaint is they charge for dipping sauce for the garlic bread - which I thought was ridiculous. Isn't that like charging for the ice in a drink? One should just come with the other - but not so. So we paid a few bucks to have some dipping sauce - which quickly became ice cold under the AC vent that blew like the Northern wind. MEH! \n\nWe skipped out on wines, and desserts, we didn't even have an appetizer since our entrees came with soup and salads, and for two people the bill was $46.00 + tip. I thought that was a little high for what we got, and would have MUCH rather gone to some place comparable like Macaroni Grill - which I love. \n\nI would have loved to had a dessert but by the end of the meal I was uncomfortably COLD and just wanted to leave - so they lost $20.00.\n\nI might go back to Olive Garden, if they have some incredible new dish, or a special running - like endless pasta bowl, but I doubt I'll be back too soon just for their normal offerings. Kind of Blahhh. \n\n2 stars for the great service, 1 star for not having to wait \n\n- 2 stars for freezing me and my food to death.", "I love love love the soup, salad and bread sticks but I HATE HATE HATE the service. \nEither we wait for an hour for something or we have a server that wont leave us alone and is hovering. I know that it is a corporate business but I hope the place gets it shit together soon. \n\nTwo thumbs up soup. salad and breadsticks. \nTwo huge middle fingers for service.", "The food isn't terrible and the service is pretty good...but I just don't get it. We went on a Wednesday night to use a gift card we had got and the lobby was FILLED with waiting people. On a Wednesday night. I've talked to a lot of people and they love Olive Garden, but it is pretty mediocre in my book. I just don't get it. It's not like it's really cheap or anything either. I feel like I can get really good food at about the same price at \"real\" Italian restaurants in town.\n\nI will say our server was very quick on refills and super friendly. My husband got a lasagna and thought it was really good and it was really fresh from the oven. It was burning his mouth until his last bite. However, I feel like lasagna is one of those things you have to be completely incompetent to mess up, so I really can't say that's a huge achievement or anything. My order was the Seafood Portofino. It was really bland. And the noodles were a little overcooked. It was just really mediocre. I hadn't had tiramisu for a while and decided to order theirs. The custard was tasty but the cake part...meh...\n\nAgain. I don't get it. If I hadn't had the gift card, I would never go to Olive Garden. Just based on the wait. But why is there a wait. I don't get it." ]	[ 3, 3, 3, 2, 4, 4, 1, 3, 1, 2 ]	3.22
c_xAbBTeiIHqPm1zMOvQcg	[ "A classic family restaurant, with fish specials that were caught in Missouri streams by the same people preparing and serving them to you. Everything is loaded with flavor. This is one of those little places that locals adore and visitors rarely discover.", "I really enjoyed this place. We had a basic steak or some such and it was truly a treat.\n\nParking is a pain, but I'm willing to suffer on that front for this food.", "Hands down my favorite restaurant in Saint Louis. They really know how to use cast-iron here to make wonderful things and stuff is fresh. Their blaster pies are pretty fabulous inventions, so save the room.\n\nIf you get the chance, go to their festivals/parties. I have attended the tomato fest in years past and it really is like a friends summertime bbq. The crowd are conversational restaurant regulars When I leave it's always a \"see you at next year's tomato fest!\"-goodbye.", "I found a ton of excuses for visiting Iron Barley when I lived in St. Louis - family in town, double dates, tomato festival, lost a bet, etc. The specialty is oak-smoked meats: pork, prime rib, etc. Amazing stuff. Lots of other enticing options: sammiches, mussels, salads. I'm honestly not a great fan of the barley preparation that comes with most of their dishes, but I can't really complain since I rarely have room for more than a bite. The staff here is great - you tend to see the same people every time - and many of the customers are neighborhood regulars. There is a bar if you get stuck waiting for a table, and when watermelons are in season they pour a great watermelon margarita. Often a guy with a guitar is sitting there playing blues or bawdy folk songs for tips. Don't leave without trying one of their blaster pies with strawberry habenero sauce and bourbon whipped cream. Iron Barley is truly a great place to eat, and one of the most delicious and unique in St. Louis.", "So I'm in St. Louis for a seminar and I'm trying to find something to eat. Wanted to find a rib place, but nothing was conveinent. Iron Barley looked like a good place so we decided to try it. Service was a bit slow, but everyone was real friendly. The waiter looked like he had a fun time reciting about seven of the specials for the day which was pretty impressive. The Barley Beef Soup was hearty like chili with chunks of beef, but kept the soup's typical savory flavor. I can't say much for the NY Strip though, it didn't have an adequate sear. I definitely found what I was looking for, a local restaurant that was unique to the city. But sorry to be a buzz kill and ruin a five star rating, you gotta sear a guy's steak right. I'd take another star off for it being asscheek clenching cold, but that's my problem. Californians don't work well in 15 degree weather.", "everything was going great until we got home. Since the 18 lb steak filled me up just a bit, we ordered one of their famous blaster's to go.\n\nAfter everything settled and reorganized in my gut, I went back to the fridge to investigate this cooke crumb blaster. Worst mistake of my life. I stuck a knife in an electrical socket once - that was a smarter move than eating the blaster. It's with out a doubt the most disgusting thing I've ever eaten. it looks like a slice of every day pie. But, in actuality, it's a disgusting mix of sweet & savory that literally made me gag.\n\njalapeno's & cherries & whipped cream & curry & ice cream & onions & Purell. Actually, I added the Purell myself, but just to cut the taste of the curry.", "You cannot go wrong with the oak roasted prime rib and the apple barley puddin'. Also, the schnitzel and spaetzel is delicious, and a favorite of the regulars. If you love a certain soup, you can get on the list to get called when Tom makes it. Fantastic.\n\nAnd if the Panella Cheese appetizer is on the board for the night, GET ONE.\n\nAnd may I just say that Tom is one hell of a guy? Dutchtown is a neighborhood that needs a little TLC, and he works his ass off to improve it. He does a lot for our area, and I thank him for it.", "This place is strange! I don't mean that in a bad way, it's just that everything about Iron Barley is weird from the food to the atmosphere to the decor.....but that's the FUN of it! If you don't have a sense of fun and adventure, stay home ya old fogey. If you like good food and good laughs, you may just want to check out this wacky establishment. They serve everything from dogs to steaks to mussels. Everything I've had has been good, even the weird stuff like the caraway coleslaw and the apple barley pudding, both of which I tried on a dare and now get whenever I'm able to stop by! If you are feeling adventurous, this is the place to go!", "This is a real diamond in the rough.\nIt looks a little bit rough from the outside, and you may wonder if you're in the right place, but head on it. All sorts of people love this place...you'll see a good mix of folks here, college kids, families, suits, seniors etc...\nThe inside is a little difficult to describe so you'll have to see it for yourself. Sometimes they have a guy playing acoustic as well.\nThe menu is small, but their list of daily specials is EXTENSIVE so just wait til you hear them before deciding on anything.\nThe cook is very creative and comes up w/ new stuff all the time. The bartender really knows her stuff as well. Plan on taking a lot home as well...large portions.\nWatch out for the blasters though....you like them or you hate them.\nThis wins a lot for \"Best Kept Secret\" in the RFT.", "Saw this place on food network and my boyfriend just HAD to go the next time we were in St. Louis. When we finally made it, I didn't have high hopes based on the place itself, or the regular menu. Fortunately they had some spectacular specials and I think most of my family ordered out of those.\n\nWe had a watermelon salad appetizer that was amazing, Marcus ordered the ballistic Elvis with bacon (I think I liked it more than he did) my dad got pasta and I got the portobello philly sandwich. Hands down one of the best sandwiches I've had... and sandwiches are one of my favorite foods! \n\nOur waiter was nice but odd, the only bad thing about him was he would come up from behind and poke you to ask if you needed more tea. Scared the crap out of my mom a few times, but at least I had fun at her expense. \n\nIron Barley falls a star short because I think it would be easy to order the wrong thing. My mom's BBQ pork sandwich was mediocre at best, and there were a few things on the menu that I don't think I'd touch with a ten foot pole." ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 4 ]	3.96
29t8lDBLiwkEd1HA356dOw	[ "Lightly toasted, cream cheese, red onions, tomatoes, smoked salmon, capers with lemon pepper served open faced was a blessing in disguise. Unbelieveable and simply irresistable!", "Best bagel outside of NYC. Hands down. They have such a big menu, you can get a bagel sandwich, a pizza bagel, an eggel, whatever you want. No matter what you try you will love it. Ask for extra lemon pepper, I think it just might make every bagel taste better. How I missed the days when I lived directly across the street and could roll over hungover in my PJ's and get my morning fix.", "my friend worked here, and i got the occasional hook up. good quality bagels at a cheap-o price. can't go wrong with that. awesome location, close to campus, the ocean and embarcadero hall for those early morning classes.", "Even with IV's reputation for late night outings, there's still a huge line out of the door at this breakfast joint on a Saturday morning. Maybe it has to do with bread soaking up all that alcohol before the parents weekend visit!", "Really good bagels, very unique cooking style. Unfortunately this place is really small - just a hole in the wall joint with a line out the door (not saying much, the register is close to the door). There's seating outdoors. I would recommend trying ANYTHING on their menu: I've never been disappointed with any of their selection. They do put a lot of cream cheese on their bagels though, so if you like only a minimum I'd recommend grabbing a knife.", "best quick iv hangover fix- i like the hampton on herb cheese.\n\n\nim changing my review after recent visits. they always overcharge me, and ive been there definetley over 30 times before so i know this place and i know the prices - its like they hangover tax u. and their service is lousy. im just always so desprete for deliciousness in the morning and this place is so close to my house. damn u bagel cafe.", "Great place to get different types of bagels and sandwiches anytime of the day!", "It took forever to get my bagel and when i asked for tomatoes they gave me 2 slithers of tomato....", "Lead Bedder is freakin' delicious. I hate waiting in here.", "this is one of the few places that can still make me want to drive into IV- i used to live right next door to place for a year. like comfort food to me\n\nyes the line sucks, but you are not going to find any bagel shops better this in the SB/Goleta area\n\n3 stars instead of 4 cause it still requires that i drive into IV" ]	[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4, 3 ]	4.18
AjxhKYSbc1NrGOxAcqxb9w	[ "When our bus stopped at this rest area on the way to NYC, there was a long women's room line, and the toilet plumbing was a little problematic (I had to try three stalls before I found one that had actually flushed all the way for the previous occupants...). \n \nOn the plus side, the sink area and floors were pretty clean.\n There's a Cinnabon, and a tourism info center with maps and brochures. The loudspeaker played Keane's Everybody's Changing, which always puts me in a good mood.", "Always a welcome sight when on Interstate 95 and mother nature is telling you - \"it's time for a bathroom break!\"\n\nPlus lots of basic dining fast-food options, caffeine, ice cream, convenience store goodness, and just basic stretching your legs.\n\nIf you are going northbound towards I-295/New Jersey Turnpike - this is a must stop as there just ain't a whole lotta places to stop on the NJ Turnpike!", "I'm convinced that going to the bathroom after holding it in for multiple hours is the best feeling in the world. Nothing can surpass it. However, I expected more from Delaware House than just a place to let out a huge sigh of relief.\n\nComplaint time. They massacred my beloved Roy Rogers experience. 6 dollars for a regular Roast Beef sandwich. The sandwich was all dried out and tasted overcooked. You bastards. This is unforgivable. Follow this up with the Sunoco gas station having its entire credit card system go down, and the whole experience was complete. Tip: Avoid the Roy Rogers here.", "As far as rest areas go, this place is pretty awesome. There are a lot of decent options here (including, of course, Starbucks). The welcome center itself is actually very well-designed. I really love the architecture! The Sunoco with free air for your tires (as opposed to gas stations that literally nickel and dime you) is a nice touch as well.\n\nThe restrooms are spotless, and the interior of the center is spacious. So why only three stars? Well, there seem to be VERY FEW signs advertising where the exit to get to the welcome center is. As far as I know, there were none! As such, I missed it on the way back during my trip, which was a pain since I then had to drive many more miles to a rest stop in Maryland. At least Maryland got the whole signage thing down pat... there were signs advertising a rest area 7 miles away. Get with the program, Delaware!", "In September 2009, they tore down the old Delaware Welcome Center and rebuilt it from scratch. I visited the new welcome center recently and I must say it looks a lot more modern now. Parking is ample. There are two sets of restrooms. There is a tourist information center and there are a few educational exhibits along the walls. However, I continue to be disappointed at steep prices in rest area food courts like this one. Since this isn't a closed-toll highway, you could get off at the next exit and find a much cheaper and/or better place to eat easily.", "For a rest stop, this place is great! I have never seen a rest stop like this before. EXTREMELY clean and modern bathrooms, GREAT food choices (some are even healthy), really nice modern design, nice seating with lounge chairs and palm trees, glass open-air design.", "As highway rest stops go this one is 5 star. Clean and new with a nice selection of actually edible food. Why in the world the Carvel closes at 4 pm, well that's maybe just to torture us... But everything else was spot on fabulous.", "Although most people are familiar with Maryland House and Chesapeake House, I prefer to swing by Delaware Travel Plaza on my way up and down from New York/New Jersey.\n\nStarbucks, Cinnabon, Burger King, Popeyes, some Italian place, Qdoba, and a Bistro place, there are plenty of places to choose from to eat. \n\nI do not recommend going to the Italian place. Had there pizzas there and it was not that fantastic.\n\nClean bathrooms, plenty of places to sit.", "I completely disagree with some negative reviews about this place.\nThat was the best rest area we ever stopped. Clean bathrooms, good choices of yummy food (I'm not joking), nice modern design. We tried their Popeye's fried chicken and now I am a big fan of this chain. The service is quick and polite. What is not to like? If you are traveling on I-95 this is the best choice.", "They have Starbucks and a Cinnabun. Nirvana." ]	[ 2, 4, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 4, 5, 5 ]	4.1
pG5hLBK49Oz2TLX2qY6UQw	[ "Everything you could hope for from an authentic asian restaurant in an urban neighborhood. Between you and me, I think LemonGrass is even more a must-experience than Pho Grand.", "Why is it a four? Because other places have better pho... like Pho Grand... \n\nbut aside from that... everything else... the wait staff, atmosphere, other food... is pretty solid. Try out the chicken salad appetizer. That's what brings me there.\n\nThings I've Tried:\n\nPho - Very good. Very cinnamony... o_O\n\nSpring Rolls - Pretty good. Nothing that special.\n\nChicken Salad - Crispy and refreshing. Awesome.", "Why do I love Lemongrass?\n\nsuperfresh and yummy entrees with spot-on seasoning\n\nawesome and varied vegetarian selection\n\nmuchos reasonable prices\n\ncalming atmosphere\n\n**friendly, attentive, and quick service", "I went to Lemongrass because I read such wonderful reviews on Yelp. I was sorely disappointed. I did not like the atmosphere, or the t.v. playing, or the food. Our server was nice though.", "plenty of reviews here, so I'll just offer this suggestion - get the Special Hot Pot, on the back of the menu. When the waiter brings it over, take your time. Start slowly by picking off the top. When the bowl has calmed down a bit, then get your spoon under the perfect crust of rice at the bottom and pull it out. Eat that as a side dish to accompany the tastiness that previously trapped it. Perfect crusty rice is a work of art.\n\nand you'll probably walk out with a shiny new calendar. sweet.", "I came here by accident, looking for pho grand which was closed! I was pleasantly surprised to find a Vietnamese restaurant with a better than average atmosphere. Service was good but the food was not too authentic.", "I also had a positive impression of this place (food not atmosphere), but I forget which were the good dishes. My notes are failing me.", "Lemon Grass has recently moved to a new location. Maybe it's been a couple of years now. I'm not sure. What I do know is that both at the old location and at the new one, this is one of my favorite places for Vietnamese takeout. I say for takeout because the older location had very few tables and so bringing it home was ideal. Now that they've moved, they can accommodate more people inside but the dining experience is pretty vanilla. I still take my Lemon Grass home with me and eat it in front of my television.\n What do I eat from Lemon Grass while I watch Anthony Bourdain actually travel to Vietnam, you ask? Lemon Grass tofu and curry eggplant. For you meat-lovers out there, I recommend the beef with peanut and the curry lamb. Lemon Grass isn't open on Monday, which makes me sad.", "Lemon Grass is one of the greatest and most well known Vietnamese restaurants in St. Louis. It is one of the most well known Vietnamese restaurants for a reason. Every time that I have eaten there, having to come to a conclusion as to which foreign food restaurant that I want eat at, when my mind comes across the tasty memory of Lemmon Grass, the decision of to where it eat it made.\n\nWhen you look at the menu you will see some of the old fashion favorites that everyone loves, the spring rolls for one, and then you will see some of the lesser-known things and a large array of seafood, for those who enjoy eating some of our swimming friends. One of my favorite dishes is the pineapple shrimp. I love anything when it comes of cooked pineapple. But, this also has more than that. The shrimp also accompanied to my mouth with onions, tomatoes, and a nice helping of rice.\n\nLemon Grass is a great place to go eat with friends and family at anytime.", "The food was pretty good, we didn't have the standard pho, but we did have the hot pot and rice stick noodles. However, service was pretty poor, we had to wait 10 minutes for our drinks alone and something like 20-30 minutes for food while the table across from us ordered additional food and got it served before we had our original order placed before theirs. They also seemed short staffed and all waiters and waitresses were in constant motion. But the hot pot was delicious, I loved the crispy rice at the bottom." ]	[ 5, 4, 5, 1, 4, 3, 4, 4, 5, 3 ]	3.92
4TleqRlbwgXcIgz33HjLJQ	[ "This place has fantastic breakfast/brunch foods and a wait to match. The only way to get to it is to have someone run you off Lancaster Ave (headed west), landing you on otherwise relatively useless Conestoga Rd. \n\nIf you need another reason to go, envision the conversation with your mother in law: \"I'm taking your daughter out for sausage at Nudy's.\"", "We've been to Nudy's many times and is excellent for breakfast... usually a little crowded during normal breakfast hours, but between times is not too bad... friendly wait staff, outdoor seating and great recipe selections make Nudy's more than just the usual Diner.\n\nStill talk about the Pumpkin Pancakes during last holiday season.\n\nUpdate Mar 02, 08: another visit to Nudy's... the best breakfast in the Wayne area... sat at the counter and service and food was better than good... very hot coffee... eggs over easy, bacon and hash browns crispy as requested and the Banana - Walnut Pancakes... heavenly!", "Nudy's is one of my absolutely favorite places for breakfast. And if you get up early on the weekends in the summer (say, before 8), you can snag an outside table, enjoy the sun...and their fabulous banana walnut pancakes. Their swiss cheese omelet is great...so is the smoked salmon omelet.\n\nIf you get there after 9, be prepared to wait a bit. But it's worth it. If we're only 2, we sometimes sit at the counter. It's tight...but convival.\n\nBring cash. And an appetite. (But please don't go before 8 on Sundays...I still want my table.)", "Ahhh! Good old Nudy's. Oh no, no, no this isn't a strip joint but rather a great little breakfast and luncheonette with some belly filling meals made with soul and heart. We fell in love with this place when we lived in Wayne and luckily for us they now have one (3 locations) in Phoenixville's emerging downtown. Trust me this is some good breakfast food made with that key ingredient: LOVE!", "Excellent breakfast food!! Pancakes, omelets, etc are all delicious and the wait staff is very friendly. It can get very crowded on the weekends, but it is well worth the wait, and you can often be seated very quickly if you don't mind sitting at the counter. The food is SO much better than Minella's Diner down the street and the wait staff will not treat you like dirt if you happen to be younger than 30. Now if only Nudy's was open 24 hours...", "Their banana pancakes...their french toast...yum yum. It is definitely crowded on weekend mornings, but it's worth the wait. This is fantastic breakfast food. The boyfriend and I loved it here.", "The gingerbread pancakes were amazing. Huge portion- way too much food, but delicious. And I may sound crazy saying this, but I love oatmeal. A lot. And this was some soundly good oatmeal. It's cute and diner-y, but with really sweet staff who actually know people (though not me, a complete outsider) by name. Seriously, I wish I could actually have eaten more than I already did. And maybe had actually been hungover so the coffee/pancake/oatmeal ridiculousness that I devoured could have soaked up booze instead of just filling me up completely. All I wanted to do the rest of the day was watch bad television and not move- and thus I did. \n\nMostly, Nudy's also exudes charm but lacks the slight edge of back East money that most places on the Main Line includes. The kitsch is actually genuine and pretty easily appreciated.", "It's hard for me to only give Nudy's one star. The food is amazing! We used to get up early on Sunday mornings so we could beat the rush and secure a table here. Then it happened. We sat down at a window table and noticed ants. Not just one or two...a huge infestation of them. We discreetly pulled the waitress aside to notify her of the problem. She acted like it was a non-issue! She offered to move us to a different table, but did nothing about the huge ants running everywhere! While I understand that this is a common problem, it's the reaction that made me question the cleanliness of the entire place. Will never return.", "Nudy's is one of my favorite breakfast places of all time. My friend and I often ask for substitutions and they are more than happy to accommodate us. I personally love the granny smith pita pocket or the banana walnut pancakes (just ask and they'll add chocolate chips).\n\nSometimes it can get crowded, especially the parking lot, and they close by three so make sure to get there at a decent hour for brunch.", "I had to make a trip outside of the city this weekend, and I wanted to stop at a new place for breakfast. I had heard about Nudy's cafe, all the way out in Wayne, and I was excited to see what it was all about.\n\nNudy's is off a small street, and there were cars parked along the side of the street; the parking lot was full and there were still more people pouring. Amazingly, Holly Z and I only waited about five minutes for a table. There are two really great outdoor seating areas, one is covered so you can still eat outside if it's drizzling a bit. Inside Nudy's is a bustling little diner scene as well.\n\nImmediately I noticed how cheap the prices are. Living in the city I have come to expect to pay at least $10 for brunch, but nothing at Nudy's topped $8. I ordered Crab Benedict, which included poached eggs, lump crab meat, and asparagus on English muffins with Hollandaise sauce. Holly ordered one of their \"signature\" omelets.\n\n\nOur food came out quickly, and overall the service was excellent. Our server was friendly and attentive, and didn't rush us despite the fact that he was obviously busy.\n\nI'm not sure if it's because of my high expectations for this specific location, or the kind of bruncheries I frequent in the city, but I was disappointed with Nudy's. First off, the coffee was water flavored coffee; very weak. When my dish came out, I was disappointed with the meager two spears of asparagus, but it was even worse that they were limp and flavorless. In fact, my dish was bland on the whole. Holly seemed to agree for her meal as well. The best compliment we could agree on was that \"It's better than Denny's.\"\n\nMaybe for the area, this spot is great. Maybe I've become too much of a critic. Either way, I was not impressed with Nudy's. I might go here rarely if it was around the corner, but there's not a chance it's worth any driving. Which is sad, because it would be great to find an amazing and secluded place. Nudy's was still hoping, so apparently they are doing something right. Just not for me." ]	[ 4, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 1, 5, 2 ]	3.64
yAVsAPFYiETN4z_BITOU9A	[ "Great new restaurant located across from the Anheuser-Busch brewery in the former home of Sage/Gusto's/Lynch Street Bistro in Soulard. They serve sushi and Asian/Creole foods as well as fusion. Great addition to Soulard and great patio and rooftop deck!", "Awesome service and great food (try the cornbread)! Tried it with a group of 12 people. They were very accommodating and the wait staff was very knowledgable about the menu.", "We have been waiting and waiting for this to open and checking their website often only to be disappointed by their incorrect countdown. So when we heard they open Friday, we checked their website again, found their buried menu off their \"coming soon\" homepage, and noticed they advertised a Saturday and Sunday brunch that started at 9am. Awesome, except we waited patiently to eat yesterday until they opened and drove all the way there, but no go. They were closed.", "Just had a spectacular lunch w/ co-workers. Absolutely amazing. The food was seasoned perfectly, very delicious, and unique to the STL area. The FDL Mac & Cheese is the best in Missouri! The Bread Pudding & Cinnamon Ice Cream will make you forget all of your troubles! The Orange Glazed Chicken Wings are a meal themselves. I don't know who does their sushi, but STL has a new home for Sushi! The House Roll was thoroughly enjoyed. My co-worker said her shrimp po-boy was the best she's had in STL. Please visit and support during their opening week!", "Excellent! Everything was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The space is gorgeous and the staff is professional and helpful.", "We ordered take out 2 times and counting. The first go-around, we ordered the Shrimp Po Boy with the FDL House Salad & Waygu Bulgogi Burger with pommel frites. The shrimp was VERY fresh and perfectly breaded - not too heavy, and the bread was heavenly! The house salad was very refreshing. The burger was cooked nicely and had great flavors, and the fries were good. The second time, we ordered Great Aunt Maebell's Gumbo with the Tomato Salad & Eggplant Creole. The small order of the gumbo included 2 shrimps, a crab leg (already cracked open with lots of meat), sausage, and chicken. I was impressed by the amount of meat, flavor, and spice in the dish. The salad had great flavors as well. The creole was a good, healthy option with lots of heat and spice.\nOVERALL - quality ingredients, authentic flavors/spices, amazing food\nA very welcomed addition to Soulard. Quality food that's worth the price. We will definitely be back.", "I was excited but disappointed in the end. Service was very slow, they brought me a blue moon with no glass or orange. Orange chicken wings was very bland, wagu burger was good but a little dry. Kinda pricey for the dinning lunch experience.", "We had an excellent time. Food was superb and creatively concocted and presented. It's great to see a restaurant in South City that has diverse patrons and staff. The patio is the best in St Louis and the ambiance is upscale but comfortable. We will definitely be back.", "Overwhelming disappointment. \n\nI eagerly awaited the opening of Fleur de Lilies. I live less than 100 yards from the venue, and I was truly excited at the prospect of this Creole-Korean fusion restaurant. Unfortunately, my first experience left much to be desired. I will start by prefacing that both our waitress and another woman (couldn't tell if she was a host or manager) told us that they had a crazy day, and apologized for all the delays. \n\nMy girlfriend and I had dinner at FDL on Saturday, 9/5/2015 at 8:00p.m. The restaurant certainly has a nice appearance. The lights were very bright, though, which was odd for dinner service. About 1.5 hours after we sat down someone must have noticed and dimmed the lights. \n\nService: 3/10\n\nWe had a reservation and were sat immediately. The downstairs dining room was full, but I did not note anyone waiting for a table and I saw open seats at the bar. It took about 12-15 minutes for our waitress to first approach our table. As I noted above, she apologized for the wait. While this was longer than I would like to wait to initially get service, it was forgivable. By the time our waitress came to get our drink order, we put our entire order in. Our waitress never asked how our food or drinks were - more on these items below. She never asked if we wanted another drink, and didn't think to say anything when my girlfriend's cocktail sat there barely touched after she had it for over half an hour. She spoke with us maybe 4 or 5 times during the approximately 2 hours were sat at the table. After we paid for the check (in cash) we had to flag someone else down to go get our change from our waitress, as 15 minutes passed and she was nowhere to be seen. Our waitress was by no means rude to us, but she hurt rather than helped our experience. She was surely busy, as I noticed at least a 9 top, 6 top and another 2 top in the room she was attending to. However, even after the restaurant began to clear out, she was still inattentive and hard to find. \n\nDrinks: 2/10\n\nI ordered an old fashioned and my girlfriend ordered a gimlet. The bartender came and asked us whether she wanted a vodka or gin gimlet because the waitress forgot to ask. My old fashioned looked wrong from the get-go. It looked more like a juice cocktail than an old fashioned. There was certainly the standard muddled fruit, but it tasted like the drink was made out of about half syrup, and it was watery. You could hardly tell it was made with bourbon, which is kind of the point of an old fashioned. It just was not what I wanted, and I was never asked if it was to my liking. It didn't taste bad, but if you're asking for $10 for a cocktail, I expect it to be made well. My girlfriend's gimlet was even worse. It tasted like it was close to pure lime juice. Undrinkable. She did not finish even half of it. Neither of us were asked if we would like another drink, so I interjected at our waitress that I would like a Hoegaarden. The beer was fine, but that's pretty hard to screw up. \n\nFood: 4/10\n\nWe ordered the edamame appetizer. I ordered the duck, and she ordered one of the sushi rolls (can't recall). It took about half an hour for the edamame to arrive. Not the best wait time for a simple dish, but I understand they were busy. The edamame had an interesting taste to it - almost \"fishy.\" It was fine. Relatively small portion for $4, though. We waited about another 45 minutes for out entrees. In total it took about 1 hour 20 minutes for us to get the entrees. This is not a crazy long wait time, but it felt like it based on the poor quality service from our waitress. It was made worse by the poor quality drinks. The duck was ok, but not great. I am not sure whether it was completely cooked, as it was still a little bloody in a few parts. It tasted fine but didn't wow me for $23 (one of their more expensive dishes). The duck was paired with some noodles and broth which reminded me of ramen (in taste). It all came off as a little bland, which is not what I expected. My girlfriend's sushi roll was ok, but something about it was off. It just did not seem fresh. It was almost as if they made the roll earlier then let it sit out before serving it at the same time as the duck. All in all, it was closer to gas station sushi than what I expect from an actual sushi chef. Our waitress randomly gave us some of the orange glazed wings at some point - no explanation as to why. They also seemed like they were not very fresh - almost seemed microwaved. Perhaps a dish that was made on accident? They were edible and had an interesting orange taste to them, but they were not good enough for me to desire to eat a second one. \n\nOverall, the food was disappointing. It could have made up for all of the other shortcomings, but it did not. This meal cost me about $71 and I would have been more satisfied with a $30 meal that tasted great and was accompanied by good service. \n\nI really hope this was just an off night, as this place has so much potential.", "We loved everything we ordered! From spicy gumbo made from a dark roux to etoufee seasoned just right to perfect cornbread, the Creole side of this menu rocks! Can't wait to go back and try some of the Asian inspired dishes. The owners are friendly and passionate about their food, the server knew what she was doing, and the space was beautiful. Thanks for a wonderful evening!" ]	[ 4, 5, 1, 5, 5, 5, 2, 5, 2, 5 ]	3.78
0PDe8TxXHoROxpu-jH8e6A	[ "So we went for a walk looking for a new place to eat, and came upon Pennsylvania 6. Having never seen this place before, we decided to pop in and check out the menu. We were impressed and decided to dine, and wow.... one of the best meals I've had in Philly. The oysters and the garnishes were perfect. The bone marrow was out of this world. We shared the lobster roll and steak, which make my mouth water just thinking about them. The atmosphere and service were impeccable. This place will definitely be an example of how great the Philly food scene is.", "Great service, classy decor, and a menu selection featuring amazing crudo's...it may sound a little odd, but the luge option to drink the Woodford Reserve after pouring it down your bone marrow dish does taste really good!\n\nThe staff is friendly and attentive, and given how new the place is, that's a huge plus! Most new places fumble with the service and you end up drinking the wrong drink, waiting for a dish that they forgot to fire, or just taking 3 hours for a simple meal.\n\nHaven't tried the raw bar yet, just the crudo's, but based on what I've tasted and experienced so far, looking forward to making this a regular stop on Saturday afternoons!", "Burger is phenomenal, top 10 in Philly. Great service, beautiful decor, menu has great variety. Burratta was delicious as well as the peppers and oysters as far as appetizers.", "Went back for a second dinner and felt I had to comment on some of the other dished we had\n\nThe crudo selection remains a favorite and a must order dish. It's fresh and not at all what your expecting and the flavor profile really departs from your traditional ceviche/sushi type raw fish appetizers.\n\nThe roasted bone marrow is rich and decadent and covered in a peppery crust. The toasted bread served alongside has a nice charcoal fire like toasted note...if you order, you have to get the woodford shot to use it as a luge after eating!\n\nThe burger is great, so great that we asked what they're doing different. It's an inhouse 3 cut blend and it's heaven. Its a big mac...or what a big mac smells like, only tastes even better. The aioli they have on the toasted roll is what I want to put on all of my sandwiches now!\n\nThe pork collar dish sits ontop of rich cheddar grits, too rich to eat alone, you have to share this dish with the table, but rest assured, there's more than a full meal's serving of pork ontop, so there's plenty for everyone. Suprisingly, the best part of this dish is the radishes! If this were on the menu as a side, I would have ordered another helping of them.\n\nThe duck fat fries are light and crisp, perfectly seasoned, you can't find a fault with them.\n\nThis is proving to be a solid addition to not just the neighborhoods food scene, but the entire Philly scene!", "What a great new addition to the neighborhood! My colleague and I met here last night to go over some details before she was traveling. It was the perfect atmosphere to be able to get drinks, dinner, and be able to have a normal conversation without yelling or straining to hear. \n\nWe started off with some cocktails. She got a dirty martini and I got The Rittenhouse off the cocktail menu. She said her martini was made right, and the Rittenhouse was amazing. There's 2oz of gin in it and it tastes 100% smooth and refreshing. Absolutely a perfect summer drink. While she kept to the martinis, I ventured on to try more cocktails. The Grapes of Wrath is a fantastic bourbon drink that adds the perfect amount of sweetness with its brandy-soaked grapes. I ended my night on the other bourbon cocktail (of which the name is escaping me). It was definitely a stronger drink but still very enjoyable. After singing praises about the Grapes of Wrath, the bar manager came and let us taste the brandy that the grapes have been soaking it. Delicious - and now I know why the drink is so good! That's the key. \n\nAs for our meal, the two of us started with a dozen oysters, sampling one of each. Definitely recommend the West Coast variety. For appetizer, we split the grilled octopus, which had a serious char on it that I enjoyed. The meyer lemon and potato was a great accompaniment. We debated over which entrees to share for a long time. Luckily our waitress Maggie had some amazing recommendations. We settled on the lobster roll and pork collar, and we were not disappointed. \n\nThe lobster roll is FILLED with lobster meat. It was delicious, though I almost wish the pieces were chopped a liiittle more so I wasn't chewing on huge pieces of meat and bread at once. The manager came over and chatted with us, and I learned that the roll is actually baked brioche that they cut into buns. Made a huge difference. The pork collar is so tender and falls right apart into a flavorful sauce and rich, cheesy grits. The portion was bigger than we expected and we tried to eat it until we were stuffed. \n\nBut we couldn't resist saying yes to dessert. We shared the chocolate pot du creme and strawberry cake with goat cheese ice cream. Both were sooo delicious! I seriously can't wait to come back and try more things off the menu.", "We tried Pennsylvania 6 for dinner about two weeks after they opened. They have a nice bar area inside and the food was great. We got the bone marrow (which was one of the best I have had) for an appetizer, and the hanger steak and lobster roll for dinner. Both were very very good. One of the best meals I have had lately.", "We went this past Friday excited to try a new place. We eat out at least twice a week\nThe place had a great atmosphere and decor. The service was very good and the food was very good as well. We had the crudo, lobster roll with fries and truffle mayo, duck salad, and oysters. I can say that everything was really very good more in the traditional side but very good and mostly fairly priced. \nThe only negative for us was really the drink menu. The mixed drinks were 12-15 dollars. I am used to paying at least 10 for mixed drinks but 15 is definitely the upper end and I would only expect to pay that in Rittenhouse or for a really well prepared drink ( like ranstead room for example). The drink menu seemed to have some really good and new ideas in general. But my drink was served up in a martini coupe and only half full my boyfriend got a gin and cucumber water. I really don't care for gin but even I could barely taste the gin. Clearly this was the bartenders fault and the manager was very nice and took the round off our bill but it his set a bad tone. At that price point there isn't room for an error like that and it just made us feel really awkward and bad to complain ( I can't even remember ever sending a drink back) but for 30 bucks for two drinks we expect two really great drinks\nI gave this place 3 stars only because if we had to pay for all 4 drinks our bill would've been at least 180 bucks for 2 people with tip and I just feel like you can go to some amazing places in this town for much less. For almost 200 bucks u can literally go almost anywhere (morimoto, zahav, will, Bibou, little fish, Barbuzzo, Amis) there is so much competition in this city I feel like if you want to charge that much you need to bring something great. Pennsylvania 6's main competition is clearly oyster house. I have to say i would probably go back to oyster house over PA 6 only because i like their menu and drinks better. If I were to go back to PA 6 I would stick to beer and oysters or a burger", "I'm definitely a fan! The servers are great! Everyone that works there is so friendly- they have mastered customer service. \nWe ate a burger, Ipswich clams and a salad. Everything was great!!", "Checked the place out based on a recommendation from a friend. I was not disappointed and have already gone back once. The place looks great and is decked out in red seats with a lot of old school pictures on the walls. The place has a unique and cool look to it.\n\nI was impressed by the selection of beers on draft, which had some of my favorites like Yards and Victory harvest. The food prices were reasonable with most plates around $20. We tried the crispy pig ears and the Buratta cheese to start, both of which were excellent.. I had the pasta with crab on the first trip which I enjoyed, and on the second trip I just got the Burger (I was in the mood for one) which was hands down one of the best burger's I've ever had! I comes with fries and is topped with a special sauce that was excellent.\n\nThe rest of the group ordered the pork collar and lobster roll, as well as oysters. Everyone was happy with their meal. The only knock I'll give is that the menu doesn't have the largest selection and some people had a hard time choosing what to order, so our waitress had to give recommendations, but everyone enjoyed what they picked. Hopefully they'll add more options soon, but we'll definitely go back.", "I wanted to give this place 2 stars, but felt too guilty, they are after all just starting out. I came to visit for happy hour last week, and we were basically the only people there. I really think they need to advertize their happy hour more, and they would definitely be able to get a crowd going. I only knew because I heard it through the grapevine, but they don't have anything posted on their website or anything!\n\nI was excited about $1 oysters, but was disappointed by how little they were, especially after asking to make sure they weren't tiny. I can't complain about the freshness, they really were great, but nearly microscopic.\n\nI want to give them another chance, but I will give them some time to gain momentum." ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 4, 5, 3 ]	4.3
rpsnU3gry9wl3w8XmN_9Pg	[ "Some colleagues and I decided to check out the new $6.99 Soup, Salad and Bread lunch menu that Applebee's is promoting. \n\nWe visited on Friday at 12:30. Arrived to a less than busy place. Maybe about 25% full.\n\nThe three of us were seated promptly. The waitress was on the spot taking drink orders while we looked over the menu. We already knew what we were going to order but perused the soup and salad choices.\n\nWhen we ordered, the waitress informed us that for $6.99 we got only one pick of soup and one of salad but could get refills of the same. For $2 more, we could get our pick of any soup/salad for each refill. A little bit of up selling there and not quite what we expected.\n\nWell, it went downhill from there. First it took over 20 minutes to get the first course out to the table. We were well halfway into our lunch hour by then!\n\nWhen she brought the food out she asked if we wanted to reorder then and there. Since we hadn't tasted anything, we declined. That was a big mistake. The soup was a tiny cup of soup with no more than 2/3 cup of soup in the serving. The salads consisted of about 1 cup of salad. All arranged on a 11 inch basket so it looked like more food. The spinach salad was swimming in dressing -- literally. The 3 shrimp in that salad looked awfully lonely. My chicken salad had more chicken than greens and again, swimming in dressing. My colleague's French onion soup was bland and watery. \n\n It took us all of 2.5 minutes to finish the small portions that were served. It took the waitress about 8 minutes to come back by. We reordered with gusto. The second round took over 12 minutes to get to the table. Really, it takes that long to dish up 3 soups and salads? And after that the soup was lukewarm!\n\nWell, because of the delays, we were running out of time and had to leave after round 2. Another server mentioned that they were having trouble with their broiler.\n\nI would not recommend this particular special feature. Applebee's needs to learn a few things about speedy soup/salad lunches from Olive Garden. In addition, they need to rethink the quality of the food and the portion sizes being served for a all you can eat feature.", "Food is what is expected for Applebees. Do not expect to get in & out in an hour. Salad and soup does cost extra as a side. Not sure if that is Applebees norm or not.", "Food is gross, Service is worse.\n\nOrdered Carside To Go, specifically asking for no mushrooms in my meal. Get back to my hotel, and it's littered with mushrooms. I call them and let them know that I'm allergic and the dish needs to be remade. \n\nManager is nice enough to comp my meal, which is really the least they can do after wasting a half hour of my time driving back this late at night. The food is obviously reheated, as the spinach has completely wilted and the chicken is covered in condensation. The first to-go container was room temp, and this one is super hot. I call back to make sure they didnt just reheat a dish I was allergic to, and they assure me it's fresh. It is actually worse if this is a freshly made dish, considering how unappetizing it is.\n\nSo I dig in, and it's gross. I'm starving, but this is borderline inedible. And all it took was an hour of drivetime and waiting.\n\nApplebees isn't that great to begin with, but this one is particularly bad. Oh yeah, and my hot dessert was given to me cold. I'm in a hotel and don't have a microwave.", "I don't know why the bad rap from the other reviews. It's a standard Applebee's except busier than most I've been to probably due to all the nearby hotels.\n\nBest to go early or late. From 6-8pm they're swamped most nights of the week.\n\nI sit at the bar, which is usually very busy, and the bartender/server gal does a fantastic job. She's a real go-getter who stays on top of all her bar customers as well as pouring drinks for all the other servers.\n\nMy meal? Very very good. Bourbon Street Steak, medium rare and cooked to perfection. Mushrooms and onions on the side with fried potatoes. It's very good, fairly cheap ($14) and comes out piping hot on a sizzling platter ala fajitas.\n\nYay! I'm a fan. =]", "I was in Boise on a business trip this week two of my associates and I decided to walk over, from our hotel, and have a few drinks...\n\nFirst off the waitress took forever, she kept apologizing for the delay stating that they were so busy, and we understood that because there was a few people there, but the fact of the matter was not to many to serve us..\n\nSo the drinks finally came and we were having a good time, we decided to take one shot each, thats it one....one more beer and then one more beer, the waitress comes up and says that her shift was ending so maybe we could close out with her and another would take care of us, I had no problem with this but when the \"other\" waitress never came we started to wonder... had they forgotten about us? were they ignoring us, we are from Calirornia, or what was going on???\n\nThen the manager comes over and says \" my staff and I have come to a conclusion that we are not going to serve you anymore\" ????\n\nWhat??? Why??? we had done nothing wrong or for the slightest bit been out of line, but I have an idea as to why....I am a white man the woman i was next to is an african american and there was a table next to us,all white men, who by the way were having shot after shot and I counted five each in the same time frame with beers, is Idaho so backed up with the times that they cannot see, that other people deserve the same respect? \n\nI was and am very disapointed with their actions and would not recommed this establishment to anyone who is not from there, apparently they are not with the times", "Right across the street from hotel. Show room key get a discount. yummy. Fast.", "We went last night and had dinner here and I liked it. The service was good, the staff was extremely friendly. They even noticed my husband was watching a basketball game on his phone and one of the waiters told him that if there was something he would like to watch they could switch to that channel so he could watch it on the tv that on the wall in front of our booth (that was really nice!). The food was delicious and because yesterday was Wednesday we only paid 99 cents for our son's entrée (a super deal they have on Wednesdays). The only reason why I'm only giving 4 stars is because our waitress forgot to refill our drinks.", "Nice to have a low cal option however the price was too much for the small portions.The chicken dish w mushrooms was almost too salty to eat. I won't try this again.", "Typical chain....only a great example of how great service tops all. Tyler was the server. Very attentive, with great suggestions for my family. Great service Tyler!\n\nWe had the typical 2 for meals cooked to order with great sides. \n\nThank you for the great service", "Bad service here. I don't usually eat at chains like this but I was staying at a nearby hotel, so I ate here out of convenience. \nI sat at a bar table and the server came by and wiped it with a wet towel. The only problem was she left it soaking wet! Of course there were no napkins on my table so I had to grab some from another table to wipe it dry myself.\nI ordered a Blue Moon draft with a lemon. It came back with a lime.\nI then ordered a steak and baked potato. She asked if I wanted the potato loaded, to which I said yes. I had no idea this was a $2 upsell; I only noticed it on the bill. It came out looking like I would expect without the extra charge.\nThe beers here were a pricey $5. $25 and change for average food and poor service. Too much.\nThe next night I ate across the street at the bar in another hotel (I think it was called the Sports Page) and the food and service were much better. The beers were only $2." ]	[ 1, 2, 1, 4, 1, 5, 4, 1, 4, 2 ]	2.68
xIz9cCuddNbDUcItCo5V0g	[ "Great looking new restaurant with a modern saloon theme & huge patio was worth the visit. (Future 5 star)\n\nI read about this place & visualized wagon wheels, but experienced many big screen TVs, a shiny colored floor, lots of neon's, brushed metal sides of the main bar and a stage for bands with a DJ's booth. There is a large concrete patio outside surrounded by a wood fence... I heard plans of future volleyball courts & washer games.\n\nThe most interesting feature (I am a geek) was the largest pocket door I have ever seen. The pocket door separated the main area from a rentable (?) or extra back room.\n\nBecause I work nights- I did not arrive till after 11 PM so I can only write about the night life aspect. The DJ played a mix of country, rock and some pop with no hip hop, house or techno (I thought the music was a good change). The sound system had some kicking bass and very clear sound.\n\nI have seen many quick openings of places & must say this one was impressive. Once I eat here & see volleyball courts I will probably go to 5 stars.", "Sticking simply to facts: it took long for our waitress to come take our order. The food took a while to come though it was a simple order. Mine was ok but for the price I expected better. My friend's burger was cool and dripping with blood though she ordered medium. It took forever to get our bill (we had to find our waitress by asking another to help us). Also our waitress was unfriendly, even when we gave her a bundle of pens.", "I ordered the fried pickles and although the flavor was right on, the portion size compared to the price as way off. I also ordered the garlic parm wings. With a full pound for $6.50 the price was reasonable, but the flavor was just ok. Our server was helpful, the kitchen was prompt with the app but slow with the meal. I'll go back, but there is room for improvement. Thinking back at my lunch, this place has three full bars. It's built for the night life. But if you are going to offer lunch, then you should do it the best you can.", "Between the flys and the food poisening. It was a pretty bad experience. I did like the renovation from the previous restaurant/bar that was in the location they had a great use of the space. The staff was friendly BUT all 5 of us ended up with some type of food poisening. We met another couple there for lunch/dinner for my birthday (BIG Mistake). The other couple had an issue with the taste of their food and we did all share from each others plate - my family thought the food was fine - the new house salad dressing was pretty bad though so I ended up needing to order a different dressing but besides that the food was cooked ok but it did end up taking Forever to receive our meals (and we were the only people in the whole place besides 2 men at the bar ordering only drinks). Well, two hours later I was on the toilet losing my meal.. later that night my child started vomiting up Everything she ate for lunch and my husband ended up in bed with bad stomach pains. We took our child to the doctor to discover she actually had food poisening! Now the other couple ended up having the same issues we had a few hours after eating their meal they also spent the night with stomach cramps and on the toilet losing their meal. \n\nIt's Really unfortunate this place was so bad because we were really excited their was a new place to eat so close to our house. But thanks to food poisening we will NOT be returning or recommending this place to others.", "I've rarely experienced a worse dining experience. My food came out just fine but I went with two people. One's burger was so undercooked that she gagged when she bit into it (I'm okay with undercooked but not everyone is). It was so raw that the bun was red. She couldn't get our server to replace it. The other person's was cooked okay but was the wrong order. When it came out the second time it was a cold burger. The waitress was nowhere to be seen. She wasn't at all friendly (we brought her pens from work and she didn't even say thanks or anything). I have only not left a tip once before in my life - this was the second time. I believe leaving a tip would have been like saying she did a good job which would have been wrong. The problem wasn't only our server but the restaurant was dingy and looked like the inside of a bowling alley. We're a non-smoking state and it smelled like stale ashtrays. I would not recommend.", "We made the mistake of visiting one week after they opened, so maybe they didn't haveall the kinks worked out. I didn't like anything I ordered. The fish nuggets were way too big to fit in the bun and shouldn't have been sold as a sandwich. My daughters chicken strips were fried in the same oil as the fish and were way overcooked. Next, we ordered her a grilled cheese sandwich, but this too was inedible because it wasn't grilled; just a toasted cheese sandwich...very disappointing over all.", "It's no secret that the Belleville/O'Fallon area is lacking in nightlife and any good non-chain restaurants. Welcome to Silver Creek. This place reminded me of back home where there are nothing, but country folks everywhere. The crowd mix had varying ages and people just in general. I have to say this must be Cougar Central. Either it's because deer season has started so the wives have come out to play or there are just that many single older ladies. I also seen Captain Morgan's wife last night. That's not something you see every day. They have a poor selection of brew, but decent service. The perfect place to watch the Cards win in the World Series.\n\nPlenty of parking too so don't feel unsafe by any means.", "Maybe I visited this place on an off night, but the service was absolutely pathetic. The only time I was asked anything was upon sitting at the bar...if the legal age to serve alcohol wasn't 21, I would swear it was ran by a bunch of high school kids. \n\nI did want to eat here and told the bar tender to start a tab, but instead was just charged for my one beer without a word at which point she went right back to talking with her coworkers. Not worth the visit if you are just in town visiting...but maybe its a good place if you're a local. (Visited August 2011)", "I've been here a couple of times, and I really like the service.\nI keep coming with new friends.\nThey have great music, live band, DJ, and dancing.\n\nParking is great- they've actually expanded the lot since the first time I went.\nPlus they're adding to the outdoor atmosphere.\nI think they're putting volleyball nets for the summer.", "Great food and atmosphere. The place is kept very clean and the service is wonderful. Love the bands and DJ on Thurs-Fri" ]	[ 4, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1, 4, 2, 5, 5 ]	3.26
oSnOGiL8JJ89tvCd7eL24w	[ "The pizza is good - specialty pizzas are very good. The Greek Salad is excellent! Large portion (usually) and not expensive.", "Just ordered lunch from here today (for the whole office) and the pizza was good.\n\nIt wasn't great or mindblowingly good, but as far as pizza goes.. good stuff!\n\nI had more than a few slices, so now I'm going to take a nap! Gnite!", "Food's fine. Can't complain about that unless you're one of those \"wipe every slice of pizza with napkin\"-type people.\n\nHowever, I sometimes find their ability to deal with customers desperately wanting. \n\nYesterday, I placed a delivery order. They dropped off the food and left. A few minutes later, we discovered that the order wasn't completely correct. I called them up, only to be told that because they don't charge extra for sandwich toppings, they couldn't do anything to rectify the situation(as if I had called to get 50 cents back for some forgotten onions and tomato). All told I wound up with a sandwich I didn't particularly want but had paid for(although not the toppings, apparently, of that they were very clear). By the end of the call I had the conflicting urges to commit arson and to apologize to them for their mistake.\n\nThis review might seem extraordinarily petty--and to some extent it is. But I consider this incident to be just one of many examples of the thoughtlessness that is endemic of their customer service. It seems like every other time I deal with them they do something to bug me.\n\nAt this point, you're probably asking yourself \"Why does this idiot keep going back to this place?\" To that I can only respond, the pizza's pretty good.", "Spizzico DID have the best food in town, but NOT anymore! Ever since the original staff (the cooks, the manager, and even the person on a phone) left, the food from this place became literally un-edible! We did give them 3chances to get it right, but todays order was it - the pizza was not cooked through, it had absolutely no taste, and the chicken wings (which we requested to be Mild) had HOT sauce poured all over them (not the way you make them, anyway), and there were no Blue Cheese and celery. We will stay away from this joint from now on, and so should you. ACME frozen pizzas are 10 times better than theirs.", "This is the best pizzeria on the mainline. It is conveniently located next to the Wawa. They are open during snow storms and power outages. The staff is efficient. The sauce is great! Wow, they have lasagna and delicious manicotti creeps too. They are always consistent. Definitely order a Greek salad- it is excellent. Love Spizzico!!", "Just had the pizza for the first time tonight because my gym, Club La Maison, uses them for events. WOW. As close to my personal fav, Circle Pizza in Avalon.This is the best pizza I have ever had on the Main Line. And I have lived here for almost 40 years. Just get the plain. It doesn't need any frills. Red pepper flakes, crushed black pepper and a cold soda and you are good to go. :)", "I'm allergic to cheese and I ordered some pasta, stating that I didn't want any cheese on it, which isn't super complicated. They smothered it and not in grated mozerralla or Parmesan but in slices of what looked like kraft singles. They did fix it no problem, though.\n\nThe sauce was basically ketchup and the pasta was smothered in it.\n\nAlso the sausage I got with it was over cooked, dry and pretty flavorless. \n\nI have no idea about their pizza (again dairy allergy) but from what my family has told me its pretty sub par. \n\nThere are tons of other cheap pizza/italian restaurants a stones throw from this place go to one of them.", "Affordable pizza, but the quality leaves something to be desired as it is greasy with very thin and bland sauce.", "Really good and tasty. Who knew? It looks like not much but the people and good are great!", "Has there been a change of ownership here or are they having a hard time finding good staff?\nI called to place an order for the delivery and the man who answered the phone couldn't understand me, and passed me off to a woman who was very difficult to understand. I repeated my order several times and when it arrived (45 minutes later after they told me 25), it was the wrong order. Really not pleased with my last 2 experiences here and I typically order from here at least once a week." ]	[ 4, 4, 3, 1, 5, 5, 1, 3, 4, 2 ]	3.84
UnqMg3e3qgCvEYW0E4RUYQ	[ "Great local restaurant/bar. 16 Beers on tap with a great wine list and killer food. Some Sat nights you'll find a local ban playing.\n\nI love this \"hidden gem\"!", "This is a great little local haunt far enough from 'downtown' St Pete to be quiet, friendly and surprisingly good. The menu is rather eclectic for a neighborhood place, and that is a good thing. Servers are friendly and helpful (which is great when you're stuck in town for the weekend unexpectedly). I'll be making a point of coming back when I'm in town.", "A great new local place with pub atmosphere. They have good imports and micro brews on tap, decent food that tends towards bistro fare instead of pub grub. Big props on the atmosphere and location nestled in the heart of Old North East, just blocks from downtown. If I lived nearby, I would be here several days a week.", "This is going to be a bit of a skeleton review, because I rolled in at four in the afternoon to get a late lunch with no beers. We sat in the 'lit' room below a dozen or so ikea paper globes (the bar area is the 'cave' room save for a big screen TV lighting the night).\n\nFood ordered: the grilled portabello sandwich w/ roast red peppers, pesto aioli, and (i think) manchego cheese. This sandwich shouldn't even be allowed to influence yelp reviews because it's too easy. You'd be hard pressed to make a bad one and grilled portos plus anything (esp. fresh ingredients like they served here) is pretty much veggiesex on a roll. The roll was great, by the way-Ciabatta.\n\nStranger was the fruit quesadilla. Mangoes, pineapple, amaretto cream cheese, etc, with a honey drizzle and pineapple salsa on the side. Ended up being a pretty solid blend of savory and sweet, subdued enough that it was a meal item (an app) instead of a dessert. \n\nHeard good things about the post-sunset crowd, so I'll have to swing by in the night time.", "Great place to get a beer and a bite. Love the atmosphere and wait staff!!!!", "Having just moved to the neighborhood I saw this place a couple days after the move and decided to give a try for dinner one night with my girlfriend and a couple of our friends. We were glad that we had ... \n\nAs many others state, cool neighborhood bar with a quaint setting. When we went we wanted to be near where more of the bar scene interaction was and thus we sat in a booth near the bar. Ambiance is exactly what you would imagine for a local neighborhood bar. \n\nThe food was not what you would normally expect for a bar though ... wow, it was amazing. All around the table we shared a portabello mushroom appetizer that scrumptious. For entree's or meals 2 of us had the steak sandwich which the waitress suggested (A MUST HAVE, amazing), my girlfriend had a salad which she commented on being very very good and our friend had an gyro which he said was one of the best he had anywhere. \n\nI'm definitely excited to have this place right around the corner, I can see lots of good times ahead at this place.", "As someone who doesn't drink alcohol, I rarely visit bars/taverns. However, I dropped by the Old Northeast Tavern on a Saturday night with some friends per the suggestion of a St. Pete friend. The food was surprisingly tasty! I ordered the Cajun Chicken Pie (a 10\" pizza)--an excellent choice for less than ten bucks. \n\nFor dessert, we ordered a couple slices of Mike's Pies. OH MY GOODNESS. I realize that Mike's Pies are not unique to this restaurant, but this was my first introduction to such sweet perfection. \n\nThe atmosphere was exactly what you'd expect from a typical bar. There was live music, which--naturally--made it difficult for conversations. Frankly, I am not a fan of bars/taverns, but this one gets three stars because of its tasty, inexpensive pizzas and EXTRAORDINARY Mike's Pies.", "Dropped by after a dreary workday and this place cheered me up; more specifically the large mug of Spartan with a steak & portobello sandwich. Very tasty. Love the high ceilings and spacious tables. Totally heading back soon to check out the after dark crowd.", "3.5 stars!\nA nice, chill bar in a tucked away neighborhood right outside of downtown St. Pete. The staff was ultra friendly and made small talk throughout the night. We came here pretty hungry but were underwhelmed when it came to the food. The choices were definitely better than your average neighborhood bar, by far, but they didn't quite pull off the quality of food other gastropubs do. If I lived here and needed a place to grab a drink, this would be my go to spot, otherwise the food is just decent. The helpful staff, atmosphere, and wide selection of beer and wine are the reasons to come here.", "After reading the reviews, I feel really cheated as far as my experience goes at the ONT. I have been to this place twice. The first time was fine, the second... well it was awful. I waited ten minutes at the bar and was never even looked at. Finally, I was served without so much as a smile. BTW, the place was not even busy. The staff IMOP were very cold and distant. I finally sat down and ate a meal with my wife and a friend. The service did not get any better. Two of the three dishes came, to which I finally had to chase down a server to bring attention to this matter. I could go on and on. The fact of the matter is, I tried to talk to the manager at the end of the night. As he stood at the doorway to the tavern, he basically said, \"I run two business here, what can I say\" Not my problem really... I will never go back. His response. \"We don't want your business.\" Hmmmm nice professional response from a manager." ]	[ 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 3, 4, 3, 1 ]	3.64
LImOqXSWUq-E_eNZhTUzmQ	[ "Its worth the wait for one of their mango margaritas and to eat outside in their lovely garden terrace. Get the black bean soup and follow it up with the mexican thin sliced filet. For dessert, tres leches cake. Perfection!\n\nHave heard wonderful reviews about their new roof-top terrace at their West Chester location.", "I'm a Center City guy, but Coyote Crossing is just around the corner from my office and thank god for that. When I need a mid-day margarita, the ones here hit the spot. I've only ever ordered the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce because they're so good I refuse to stray. And my usual dining companion tends to stick with the quesadillas for the same reason. Hit the patio on a warm spring or summer day and you won't want to head back to the office after lunch.", "Hidden away in the residential areas of Conshohocken is Coyote Crossing. I consider it a hidden gem...cute atmosphere, large deck for warm weather. I love the enchiladas with the mole sauce here too! And of course, I usually have a margarita on the rocks or sangria with (or without) dinner.\n\nNot sure what its like nowadays, but I went here for Cinco de Mayo a few years ago, and it was SUCH a good time...they had a dj, one of the cute little chefs even came out and danced with us at some point.... good times :-)", "An upscale Mexican eatery in the heart of Conshocken that is a fun place to go but suffers from average food and very long waits. \n\nDid I say long waits? I meant looooooong waits - of course, longer than stated at the hostess stand. The service can also be slow but overall the food is good, but all things considered. \n\nThey have traditional Mexican fare such as enchiladas and fajitas to more creative fare such as the Molcajete Azteca (beef or chicken, veggies and Mexican spices served in a volcanic rock), and Filet Mignon. Great homemade chips and fresh salsa. The salsa is more like pico de gallo (dry chopped tomatoes and onions with cilantro)... personally I never cared for this, but those who enjoy that will be satisfied.\n\nBut now on to the alcohol---Is there anything better than a Mexican bar? Great margaritas and other tropical drinks, along with a good selection of Mexican beers and fabulous homemade sangria make this one tops.\n\nCoyote Crossing is often packed to the gills in both this location and in West Chester, the fact remains that the food is rarely better than average and overpriced. Especially when you factor in how long it takes just to get a table, it's hard to justify the wait.", "Coyote Crossing is a chill spot, from their individually molded glassware to their table tiles, and surprisingly busy the Sunday we were there. Their outdoor deck is welcoming, draped with holiday lights. On Fridays and Saturdays, you can enjoy live entertainment - other days, you'll hear club or salsa music playing on their sound system.\n\nThey claim to serve \"authentic southwestern Mexican cuisine\"; I'd say they've pretty much hit the mark. For starters, their salsa has a pleasant bite and is oh-so-fresh (love the cilantro), with crispy, crispy chips. My entrees have always been satisfying (with the exception of a plain black bean soup; $5), including their quesadillas with pan-seared TIGER SHRIMP ($7, with shrimp, $11).\n\nGrab a drink at their bar, and stay for a meal!", "It's really about the ambiance here. I found relatively few places with cute outdoor dining while near Philly, bu the patio here is a highlight. Although one night, while wearing a skirt, a spider or two decided to leave me with 14 giant welts. Hmm, off topic. Still feel like eating? OK then.\n\nThe food is good, although it's UPSCALE Mexican, which means a bit more $$. Then again, you don't find an abundance of taquerias in this area of the country, and it was a relief to find someplace where I could get something at least resembling Mexican food. However, this isn't your regular tacos and burritos -- the chef draws inspiration from home-cooked recipes from his grandmother and improvises upon classics.\n\nSo come dressed as you are, get a seat on the patio, have a margarita or some wine, and enjoy the meal. But if you're wearing shorts or a skirt, have some bug spray in the warmer months.", "This place is essentially Mexican food adapted for people that don't like Mexican food. Menu is peppered with strange, bland choices including chicken breast sandwiches. Decor is southwestern US budget craft fair. There isn't anything wrong with the food, and the place seems clean, but flava:price ratio is really poor.", "I love this spot for a few reasons, and not least of all is the food. Also of note, there was a manager and chef change in mid-2008 and I can really sense it now. Everything just keeps getting better. Except the wait - get on Open Table, Mr. Coyote!\n\nThis is definitely Americana Mexican, but I'd really argue that it's stayed true to it's roots and is more Mexican then Americana. \n\nI have been here several times with various friends (we've even brought Mom once!) , and have always had a great experience with the service, other then the occasional wait for seating (particularly when the patio is open, as it's absolutely gorgeous). \n\nThe food is really really incredible, fresh and shows dedication and flavor. I just everybody by the chicken mole and I love it here, but the fillet tip fajitas are also great, and probably the best deal on the otherwise kind of pricey menu.\n\nThe patio deserves it own section. You just can't beat it in the heart of Conshy on a summer night. If you didn't know better, you would never believe that you're in the middle of a neighborhood - the trees are wrapped in lights and there's a beautiful fountain off to the side. There are heaters outside peppered among the tables, which extends the patio-season for a few extra weeks into the fall. The deal though (and I'm told this is a Conshy thing, because they were worried about rowdiness) is that everyone eating on the patio has to order an entree - no just hanging out like you would at the River Deck. \n\nAnd I can't complain about waiting for seating when we have pitchers of frozen margaritas at the bar.", "Mr. Coyote of Conshy is now on Open Table!!!! \nWoo hoo, baby.", "I'll admit up front I'm a bit biased towards this place. I used to work nearby and on the slow days we'd sneak out, order a few pitchers of margaritas, and enjoy the great outdoors on their patio. Next thing you know 2 hours have gone by, we're slightly tipsy, and have to head back to the office. But I digress...\n\nThe decor is low budget southwest inside and the patio is welcoming with a small fountain and holiday lights. Yes, you may end up with a bug bite or two, but that's always a risk with outdoor seating. The servers are prompt and friendly. They will start you off with some crispy delicious chips and salsa with a bite (the cilantro is a nice touch). The menu is a bit limited, but the offerings are good. Depending on your taste buds, you can get your order on the bland side or request that they turn up the heat and add the house habanero sauce. Yes the prices are a little higher, but the quality is certainly better than most places trying to pass off Tex Mex as authentic Mexican." ]	[ 5, 4, 4, 3, 4, 4, 1, 5, 5, 4 ]	3.22
sojdFExw0HlPCcgM_G1n9w	[ "Excellent food and also has fast delivery if you're not feeling like going out. He veggie choices are really good and the ingredients very fresh. The service and folks who work there are super friendly.", "Great service, even better pizza. Seriously this pizza was amazing, I will definitely be back again and again.", "This little place a bit hidden in the back of Mike's Food Store on St Claude, is a great secret! They have a $5 personal size pizza happy hour and hooked me up with a great vegan version leaving off the cheese but adding great vegetables. I so so appreciated it! I get the impression that they are still fairly new and hope they do fantastic. They deserve it. Delicious at a great price point with super friendly service.", "Excellent pizza. I really like the Bronco Black Bean pizza and the Eggplant Escalade. Fried okra is also excellent. Great selection of vegetarian dishes. Soba noodles and black beans are good and the portions generous. Not at all what you'd expect from what first looks like a hole in the wall. The place is a little hard to find because it's actually in Mike's Food Store and there isn't a sign saying \"Garage Pizza\" outside. Staff is great; super friendly. Happy hour prices from 4-7 make it an especially good deal.", "Ordered the fried green tomatoes and cutlass supreme pizza! OMG! So good. Delivery was fast and the price was reasonable! Will be ordering here again", "So, this spot is definitely a hidden treasure. I will say however, the location is slightly sketchy. It's on St Claude in the back of Mike's Convenience Store. The service was wonderful though and the pizza was delicious. We ordered the cheesy bread and the Prosciutto Porsche Pizza. I'd recommend taking advantage of their happy hour from 4-7 because large specialty pizzas are only $10.", "Would've been perfect if they included the dressing to my salad or bring it to me when I called to tell them they didn't bring it. Never showed up. Otherwise the salad was delicious and the strawberry cheesecake was great!", "Got delivery. Took well over an hour, which they said 45 minutes, called at the hour mark to ask when they thought it might be arriving and she said 3 minutes. 20 minutes later it showed up. Pizza was delicious but the feta rolls were confusing and soaked in grease.", "Over an hour for delivery, beyond the estimated time and they did not have items I ordered. Not exactly a great impression.", "Good grief. Tried ordering delivery for lasagna and feta rolls. Wanted crab cakes but they were out of them. Guess they aren't good at ordering enough ingredients for a weekend night. Anyway, the guy who took my order never called back and gave me my total like he said he would and told me my food would be to me in 45-50 mins. Asked why so long and he said they were busy. Fine. An hour and 10 mins later I call to check to see what is going on and was told it was on the way. I live about 5 mins away, should've been there any second if the girl wasn't lying. An hour and a half later I call again and am told the same thing. Now I'm starting to think about how the food is gonna be ice cold by the time I gets here after sitting so long with them being so lazy getting it here. Two hours after I initially ordered I gave up and cancelled it. The girl who answered wasn't the least bit concerned about losing a customers business permanently. I refuse to go into this grungy, sketchy place which is why I'd need delivery but they continuously have issues with actually showing up with the food. This is the last time I'll ever try to order and will make sure to warn as many people as possible to avoid it." ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5, 4, 2, 2, 1 ]	3.58
L5rH_ypwqJcBByVacAxB9g	[ "This location just opened so I am going to cut it some slack. I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger and I received a Cheeseburger. Really not a big deal. In addition I also had a small fries and a soda. I believe the bill came to $10.50. My goodness do they give you the french fries! The burger came out very very well done to point it was almost burnt. So I will have to go back and see if this is the norm or just a bad night. Some people would have returned the food and asked for a correction. I chose not to because of the time it took me to get my food. This is a fast food made to order. So the wait can be a bit much. I would have not minded anything if the burger had not come out like a hockey puck.", "I really like it. Made form scratch burgers and fries. Reminds me of a couple small greasy hamburger joints from my youth. These places went out of business because they couldn't compete with the chains. \n\nAt $10 for a burger and fries 5 guys isn't really competing with the chains. The good thing; the price will keep my burger intake down to a level my Dr. might not object to.\n\nMy wife and daughter love it, and the portions are generous. Free peanuts while you wait, I'll be back.", "Great burger! Great price!\n\nFive Guys Burgers and Fries is nothing new. They are all over the place. This location is nothing special, it's just the one that's close to my home.\n\nBut if you want a good burger and a bunch of fries for a really good price, come here. The lines move fast, the food is cooked to order, and they keep the menu REAL simple.\n\nToo bad you can't eat here every day without risking a coronary...sigh.", "I went to 5GBAF during lunchtime on a Thursday. It was very busy, but the line to order moved rather quickly. It did take a bit to get your food order, but they had free peanuts to eat while you waited, and I'm a big fan of free peanuts at restaurants and free popcorn at bars so this made me happy.\n\nI got the mini cheeseburger and my friend got the regular sized cheeseburger. i think his was like 6 bucks and mine was over 4. The mini burger sizes are large enough for a normally appetited person, so don't waste your money on the normal size burger unless you are starving or hungover.\n\nWe ordered a large sized fry because they told us that was a good size to share and that it is \"a lot of fries\" We got the Cajun fries, and I probably wouldn't again because there was WAY too much Cajun seasoning on them. But we did get a lot of fries, we even had bag fries (fries you get to dig out of the bottom of your paper sack) and they were nicely cooked, hand cut fries which is appreciated for the price point. They even had a little chalkboard by the soda machine that they write where they got their potatoes from that day. Ours of course, were from somewhere in Idaho.\n\nThe seating arrangement is just a bunch of family style dining tables, and they really pack them into the space, so be warned if you have to share some of your personal space and conversation bubbles with a group of hearty and hungry city or construction workers in neon green T shirts. Also be warned that this place is very much for the dudes, so if you wear your cute lil office outfit to lunch at this place you will get stared at between bites of bacon burgers.\n\nI give this place a three because it is not a bad place for lunch during the week, the quality of the burger is better than you would get at a fast food place but it is still expensive. A burger, fries and a drink for one person would be a little over 10 bucks. Our lunch that day was about 20 bucks and change. \n\nOne tip, don't get the mushrooms or the jalapeno peppers on your burger, the mushrooms I thought would be a nice touch but they were slimy and just didn't work on the burger and the jalapenos were super hard and cut very chunky, not good on a burger at all.\n\nSave for the peanuts and bag fries, and someone paying for my lunch, I probably would have not considered going back here..but I would give it another go, just probably not for awhile.", "News outlets are reporting yesterday and today on a new report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, of the 9 worst dishes you can order, and 5 guys bacon cheesburger made the list! Check it out here if you haven't already heard the report:\n\nhttp://cspinet.org/new/pdf/feature_-_xtreme_eating_2010.pdf\n\nyikes! I'll probably wait more than a month to revisit this place! Good thing I only had the small version of the bacon cheeseburger!", "Ok I've been trying to get to a Five Guys for about 2 months now. Finally I made myself go have a late lunch on a Friday. What's all the fuss about? They're just ok. They taste like my Aunt's pan fried fresh burgers. Yes the food is made to order, yes the quality is very fresh and the staff was completely unequivocally nice. I will not be making a trip out of my way for this burger. If I want something like this I'll go to Chuck A Burger. For that matter Sybergs has one of my favorite burgers & fries. I think I had way too much hype. The place was clean the food was fresh the staff was nice. That got the 3stars. I just dont' get the hype. I feel guilty about this review. I really expected something incredible.", "IF you are looking for a GREAT BURGER, good homemade fries and some peanuts to throw on the floor, this is the place for you!\nStop wasting your money at wanna be burger joints and fast food.", "Giant burgers. Worth the extra few bucks. Split a fry between two people because you won't finish them by yourself after eating a 2/3 pounder.", "Love Five Guys! We've had these in my home state of Virginia for a while, so I was REALLY thrilled when we got one in Missouri! Now, if we could get a Bojangles I'd be all set on fatty places to expand my waist size! Love their fries...I'm a potato addict. I like them the with the cajun seasoning. I also love that they have all those extra toppings for free (Besides Bacon and I don't really care for bacon, so whatever). A1 as a topping? SCORE!", "OK. What possessed me to go somewhere that is known to be greasy, is beyond my limited wisdom. Maybe that is the answer right there... sigh.\n\nFood: Grease. I didn't taste hamburger. I tasted grease, mushrooms, mustard, and ketchup. The fries were OK. You can get better burgers at other places and less greasy. If you like grease then this is the place for you! \n\n\"I'm good! No really I am! Look at these testimonials on the wall! They like me! They really like me!\" They have A LOT of posters of quotes from different papers, publications, people, etc.. saying how great they are. You wouldn't have to convince me if I could TASTE YOUR FOOD! Sorry.. a little grease rage there. \n\n10 bucks, a pop, a burger and fries. Worth it? Nope. If you like grease? yes. \n\nIf you are allergic to peanuts do not go inside. There are peanuts available for self-serve scooping and it is ok to throw shells on the ground, I think. Just an fyi." ]	[ 3, 4, 5, 3, 2, 3, 5, 5, 4, 2 ]	3.42
lPOS2nfG4TuOFQmBEOiNwQ	[ "Bottomline: Definitely a solid lunch bringing much needed flavor to the Center City Broad Street Corridor!\n\nNORTH BY NORTHEAST: If you're like me and have been dying to try what was once voted the Best Burger in Philadelphia but were too stymied by the commute to Northeast Philadelphia, your prayers have come true! Blue Duck has quietly taken over the cursed spot occupied by the short-lived Bop and the always-empty Bliss.\n\nNEW AMERICAN: The dishes are done with care with combinations inspired by a myriad of cuisines. The burgers are amazing, the pastas delectable, and I'll have to eat here more before adding further adulation.\n\nNOT BYO: Unlike the OG Northeast location, this one is NOT BYO. It has a full bar currently with seasonal summer cocktails, beers, and wines by the glass.", "This is my first review and I had such a good experience I was inclined to write this. I came here last night for the soft opening with a few friends and I will definitely be coming back. We sat at the bar for the duration of the visit and had a fantastic experience. The space was recently redone as I understood and it has a really inviting atmosphere. The bar is a decent size and I imagine it will draw in a good happy hour crowd. Mark, one of the bartenders, was extremely attentive and personable. We had a great time interacting with him and he took amazing care of us!! I will most likely be going back just for him! The other two bartenders on duty at the time were also very friendly. \n\nOnto the drink and food. I drank the Blossom Drop for the whole night and it was delicious. A little sweet but not overpowering. Definitely couldn't taste the alcohol! For the appetizers, we ordered the pepperjack cheese curds, the togarashi tots, and the brussels sprouts. All were great - my favorite being the cheese curds. They are coated in a Victory Summer Love tempura battered. Melted in my mouth! For entrees, we tried the Short Rib Mac & Cheese, Beef Tartare, Burrata, Blue Duck Fries, and the Pork Roll Burger. All were absolutely fantastic. The Burrata was my least favorite - pretty standard but still good. The beef tartare was very unique having been chopped with provolone cheese in a worchestire glaze. It was amazing! The flavors were incredible. And how can you not love fries tossed in duck fat and a pork roll and beef patty with sriracha mayo?? Absolutely delicious! We finished our meal with the flourless chocolate cake with an espresso glaze and a butterscotch krimpet. The butterscotch krimpet was my favorite and had a caramel drizzle on it. Love love love!\n\nOverall, this will be my new go-to in Philadelphia. I'm definitely looking forward to trying their tacos as well as their brunch!", "I love their location in the NE so I was very excited about their center city opening. Came for brunch and got the cream chip beef tots and the stocks french toast. Both delicious. They have a great menu, creative and usually rotating specials I hope they will continue at this location as well. The pork roll burger and the blue duck fries are not to be missed! Looking forward to coming back and trying more stuff, they have a great looking happy hour !", "I was very excited to hear that The Blue Duck was opening a Broad street location. I was expecting to pick their Burger Brawl favorite the Pork Roll Burger, but then I saw it... Short Rib Mac 'N' Cheese. One word, Perfection! What a great ratio of cheese, jalapeño, Panko and short rib. I'll def be back and get this again, the burger and fries. Can't wait to try more dishes. The staff is friendly and service is great. Tom my bartender is 'good people'! You should go and bring your friends too!", "As a northeast Philly native that has lived in center city for almost a decade I really hoped this place would be a success. I hope this review serves as constructive criticism as the standards in center city are much different for food and alcohol. I planned a dinner here for friends on night 2 of opening weekend assuming it was a slam dunk based on their reputation. I was wrong. I expected kinks but not major concept issues. It felt rushed and slapped together without good consulting. To start, for anyone that doesn't know the northeast location exists, the identity of this place would be totally confusing. The rustic chic decor is beautiful and airy but nothing original like the other (and future ugly duckling). It feels more upscale (along with the prices) and yet the waitresses and hostess are wearing blue duck tshirts. It took ten min to get seated with a reservation. There was no hostess at the table and she walked over several times to grab menus without acknowledging us. There was no menu posted so we thought it was safe to assume it was similar to the other. It was much smaller, pricier (acceptable if quality aligns) and underwhelming. The only duck was the fries and they were not nearly as good as the the other location. The meatloaf was solid but nothing I'd run back for. Beef tartare did not smell or taste fresh. Brown rice with the fish was caked in sauce. One of the more disappointing pieces was the \"cocktail menu\". It is crucial to have solid drinks at a city restaurant. Classic cocktails at the very least. Everything was sweet even the sidecar. We ordered manhattans and got old fashioneds. The waitress was Semi nice but not very professional and said \"are yous ready to order\". When the 200 bill for 4 ppl came I sank in my seat since this dinner was my idea and I had talked it up so much. Other friends were shocked when they asked how it was and I had to sadly say \"not good\". Others in my party used harsher words. This review might seem scathing and I am actually uncomfortable writing it. But I hope someone there sees it because this place needs a major overhaul to compete with better less expensive options before it's too late and the good Blue Duck name is tarnished. I would've given two stars without the namesake.", "Great food I've eaten at the northeast location so I had to try the one broad. The food is just as good cool location I will definitely be back.", "This place is just as tasty as the original. The duck fries are spectacular every time. The pork roll burger, chicken sandwich, and turkey club all hit different marks. General Tso's wings are also recommended.\n\nI was one of the first ones through the door on their first day and they did not disappoint. Subsequent visits have also left me more than satisfied. \n\nThe drinks are tasty, but I do wish they had tap beer and sodas at this location. If the drinking situation was sorted, I'd elevate it to the full five stars. I think it will be there soon. This was a hyper fast turnaround on the restaurant, and I think it will be right up there in another month.", "Really this is a 2.8 star review but I'm a nice guy like Donnie Brasco. Apparently this place is nude. New. What did I say, nude? Anyway, the only pass I give these people is that maybe they're too new like a little girl on a bike with training wheels. You take off the training wheels and she falls but you say \"Hey! That's ok little girl because you're a little girl and it's your first time with no training wheels and all\" Hopefully the blue duck is that excited, sweet little girl who is not yet coordinated enough to run a restaurant. Because sheesh. I got chicken and waffles for brunch because hey, I wasn't driving, and my lady friends got some other gabagoo. I'm going to address Blue Duck directly here: Listen, you don't serve the C&W in a bowl plate you can't cut into. You don't. Also, you give a sharp knife not a butter knife to separate all that fare. And you better sharpen those knives because your chicken AND waffle was as dry as Missouri come Labor Day. You know an easy fix, Moody Blue? Pour more than a syringe worth of syrup all over everything to wetten it up for your poor diners. And after you drop off the check you circle back in no longer than it would take Toby Keith to belt a tune about the good ole US of A, because people want to make like a tree leaf and go already. Toby Keith wouldn't stand for it, he would pour your bourbon syrup all over your little girl's bicycle.", "Service was good. Food was okay. I was surprised by how small the dinner menu was. The mac and cheese was a nice portion, but seemed to be missing something. The duck fries were good. The salads were tiny and overpriced. Didn't love or hate my meal.", "The craft cocktails at Blue Duck on Broad were good. I was pleasantly surprised by \"The Grifter.\" The food was ok. I will say that the atmosphere is the best part. I love having a drink while listening to late 90s and early 2000s slow jams. \"Back that A$$ up\" was a pleasant surprise to hear while finishing my Cucumber Gin Rickey." ]	[ 4, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 4, 3, 3, 3 ]	3.14
FJjJM6eM94yY5kExmBpbuQ	[ "if it's on the weekend, you will wait FOREVER to get a table. The food is bland, tastes just like 3 margaritas in Fenton or El Paisano's on watson rd. All these places taste the same. The only thing worth having of course, is always the margaritas. I make better Mexican than this crap.", "El Maguey is definitely an average restaurant, but I would go here in a heartbeat over Hacienda any day of the week. Margaritas are great, as well as the Chips and Salsa. My favorite dish is the \"Little Bit of Everything.\" 2 huge plates of food for under $10. Can't beat that.", "Once upon a time, when there weren't so many Mexican restaurant options near my house, El Maguey used to be a regular stop. I have always considered it to be somewhat average and haven't been for a long time. We stopped in for lunch today because it is conveniently located across the street from Ronnie's Theater.\n\nBad idea. The salsa and chips were boring and nothing special. I ordered (3) chicken tacos on soft corn tortillas. They arrived on cold flour tortillas. No effort made here and they were not good at all. My dining partner ordered a burrito/taco lunch special. He loved the refried beans, but hated the red sauce that the burrito was smothered in and said it made him feel sick. \n\nThe only saving grace was that the food was cheap. But, I can get better, cheaper, tacos elsewhere.", "Tried this place 3 different times and the service was so bad, I will never go back! \nThe food was ok, but the waitresses acted like we were putting them out!", "After visiting this restaurant numerous times,i guess it would be about time i leave a review. This place is so good that my hubby and i find ourselves visiting at least once a month. We have never been disappointed,and the food is always so good, Food is always fresh and margaritas are cheap and tasty. I have eaten at Hacienda and ton of other mexican rest. in the aread, but i always find myself liking el maguey's the best,and keep on coming back.", "My six year old and I love the bean dip here. I'm also a fan of the Mexican Chicken soup! Always enough leftover for lunch the next day. Salsa and chips always fresh.\n\nService is okay. Wait staff may be busy at times to put on a full fledged smile, but always accommodating to your needs.\n\nDuring weeknights, you don't have to wait long to be seated. Thursday-Saturday evenings... a bit of a wait.", "I have been going to El Maguey's since college-it's cheap, basic Tex-Mex and you're in and out quickly enough that you don't have to dedicate an entire evening to it. \n\nLast night my bf and I were going to Ronnie's to see a movie and decided to stop in this El Maguey location for a quick dinner. While neither one of us has ever been to this specific one before, we figured, \"How much different can it be?\" \n\nWow, were we wrong. While the food was as expected, this was the worst customer service we've received a very long time. \n\nI'm pretty sure our waitress was either high or just simply didn't care. She had ZERO personality and didn't even tell us her name or crack a smile. She took forever and ignored us most of our meal. \n\nShe said she would take care of the bill when we were ready and since she seemed to be a hurry to get us out of there, my bf placed his credit card on top of the check holder and waited....and waited....and waited. We never saw her again so we just took the bill and walked up to the front counter. \n\nIt took two waitresses and a good 15 minutes to try to figure out a $24 bill. They kept telling us we had the wrong bill but ignored my bf's requests to review said bill to confirm or deny the charges. When our waitress finally came out of hiding she was no more help than the others-she just looked at the bill like she didn't understand it. By the time they finally got their shit together, we were so pissed we just wanted to get the hell out of there. Worst customer service ever. And the best part? They had the correct bill all along. \n\nWe most certainly will NEVER go to this location again.", "Mediocre at best. The service was super slow, although our waitress was nice. The salsa - terrible. It was spicy tomato paste!!! I judge a mexican restaurant on the salsa - bad here. I did have the chicken fajitas - this was good, but its pretty hard to screw up fajitas. SoCo needs a real mexican resturant.", "We live almost an hour away from this restaurant but we make the effort to visit El Maguey as often as possible!!!", "Chips & salsa anyone?\n\nEl Maguey is one of those places that you can go and unwind from the day, the week, the month....whatever you choose and you know you're going to walk away full and refreshed.\n\nStart off with some chips, add some salsa, maybe a margarita and then some cheese dip to spice up the salsa. Order my favorite chicken chimichanga and your body will thank you later as it will be full. I never make it to dessert so one of these days I may just need to go in and order that.\n\nOle!" ]	[ 2, 3, 2, 1, 5, 3, 1, 2, 5, 4 ]	3.18
26jYcdFR5oLqKDKpTH0JIQ	[ "Metarie's Italian stallion. The food is decent, but not up to New Orleans standards, and lots of wealthy people park badly around it. If you can't find Impastato's and don't feel like dricing into the city, the standard food here will do. Go to the Coffee Bean after for coffee.", "Drago's at the Hilton for lunch. I have to say the oysters are not quite up to par compared to the ones in Metairie. They were not smoked at all. They even didn't have that blackening look to them. They were barely cooked and floating in way too much butter. I would definitely not get them again at the Hilton. We had the Creole tomatoes topped with shrimp which was quite tasty. We also had their shrimp and corn bisque which is very good. Service was a bit off and the place was not busy at all.", "All of the previous reviewers for this restaurant miss the point. People come here for CHARBROILED OYSTERS. They are amazing!!\n\nWith this said, it's best to avoid being too adventuresome with the menu. My family usually just gets raw oysters and charbroiled oysters, which are made with a good amount of olive oil, garlic and Italian cheese.\n\nThe last time I went I was feeling adventuresome so I ordered other things on the menu. I had the \"shuckee duckee\" -- an oyster pasta served with blackened duck. I was very disappointed. The duck was a weird, unidentifiable hunk of duck meat, and it tasted good enough. The pasta was the real disappointment: it was just six or so oysters in a boring alfredo sauce. I tasted my friend's seafood pasta, and it was a boring cream sauce too. \n\nStick to the basics -- oysters -- and you'll be happy. Anything else and you've got to be careful. You can spend a decent amount of money here, so make sure you're ordering something that will be worth it.", "What on earth is wrong with the yelpers in New Orleans? How on earth can you live without the classic Drago's charbroiled oysters? My food-centered life was not complete until I'd tasted them for the first time.\n\nThe rest of the menu is solid too - stuffed softshell crab in a tasso sauce, lobster, catfish. Drago's always have a great variety of well prepared cajun staples. Stay away from the bread and the salad though - they are laughably bad.", "Try not to curse, that's how good it is! Their signature dish is charbroiled oysters, now legendary and most certainly a local favorite. Cooked over a hot grill, the original charbroiled oysters are topped with butter, garlic, herbs and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. We ordered four dozen and I will admit that the experience was completely mouthwatering. The oysters though, were simply a first course tease. Main course meals were just as enjoyable and filling. From the specialties menu, with nearly any room left in my appetite, I devoured a serving of blackened duck breast over linguini pasta with oysters and cream sauce. Furthermore, this place is also recognized for their lobster. If you can't go as far as Maine for lobster, Drago's claims to be just as pleasing. I ate a bit of oyster stuffed lobster and it was an awfully creamy delight. \n\nI have included a few of my own pictures, but for additional photos and further information, I recommend visiting their website at www.dragosrestaurant.com. \n\nMy first visit to New Orleans as an adult was incredible. Traveling here as a child to visit my grandparents clearly did not allow me to experience and appreciate all that this city has to offer. Prior to dining at Drago's, I had had oysters in N.O. twice, once raw and another time grilled. This charbroiled experience however, was my favorite and much loved.", "I have eaten at the Metairie place a few times but that was years ago so this reveiw is for the new Drago's in the Riverwalk.\n\nSimply put, these are best oysters I have ever eaten. We sat at the oyster bar and watched the oysters being shucked and charbroiled. They were enormous and delicious. The staff that prepares them are so friendly and engaging. They'll sing and chat with you. That's a part of New Orleans that just can't be replicated. We were raving so much about how delicious the oysters were that one of the guys threw us an an extra two on the house.\n\nThey give you all the necessary fixings to mix your own cocktail sauce, or they'll mix it for you. Definitely try the charbroiled. They're like nothing you've ever eaten before. Other places try to copy Drago's but they don't do it as well. And try them raw to.. I bet you won't be able to say which type is your favorite. \n\nI don't know if the other food is good. I don't care. I've never had anything but oysters at Drago's. I just don't see the point.", "Best place to find char-boiled oysters . Everything else on the menu is good, but nothing special. There tends to always be a long wait, so I only go on special occasions.", "By far the best charbroiled oysters in the city! The stuffed lobster is also very good. Don't even think about going to Acme Oyster House - I've had their charbroiled oysters and Drago's is so much better. Worth the visit!", "Wow - this unassuming restaurant was inside of the Hilton where I stayed at for my conference. I wasn't sure how the food would be but their charbroiled oysters were something out of this world! They have this oyster bar where you can watch the whole process of them being shucked and then, charbroiled.\n\nThey're then, covered in butter, garlic, herbs and parmesean cheese on top. OMG - dellicious. After devouring a dozen of those delicious oysters, I had some catfish that was pretty good, too. But this place - Drago's - you have to get the charbroiled oysters here - yum.", "Once you try these oysters you will be ordering dozens more, you'll also probaly have to stop in everytime you are in the area .." ]	[ 2, 2, 3, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4 ]	4.28
cmETClmvGoUZZwBXRtv6kw	[ "There's a new burger spot in town. I've been to one in DC so I knew I would like it. The opening day crowd was pretty reasonable and they filled orders quickly. Spike was there with his family. The burgers are solid. I stuck to the cheese and bacon, but they have a bunch of specialty ones as well. They are cooked about medium, and have a nice grill flavor. It was a little salty, but otherwise it was really good. I thought it was more filling than a Shake Shack burger. They have great milkshakes and they have a mini size which is nice for those of us that don't want a huge shake. The fries are dark and thin, and they have a bunch of dipping sauces. Overall, I think Good Stuff is worth including in your burger place rotation.\n\nLoved the shirts they were wearing that said something like \"Thanks Shake Shack, Bobby's Burger Palace, Smashburger, etc., we'll take it from here.\" Throwing down the gauntlet, I like it. And thanks for the free milkshake card!", "I went for the grand opening (hoping to win a cruise) and did not have high expectations for how Good Stuff would handle the line of hundreds of people. I was very pleasantly surprised to see it run like a well-oiled machine. Given the food is made to order, it was surprisingly efficient. All staff seemed well-trained and knowledgeable. Spike and his family were on hand to deal with any issues and greet the crowd. The delayed opening must have helped get everyone who works there ready to go.\n\nI ordered the onion petals and the Good Stuff Melt with Shroom Burger. The Onion Petals are in a light tempura batter, and you can add your choice of self-serve chipotle, mango, old bay or srirarcha mayo (or old standby ketchup). Chipotle was my favorite topping. The petals were very flavorful. The melt was very good, though a bit messy. The shroom burger was tasty, but I probably prefer shake shack's similar version.\n\nSpeaking of Shake Shack, staff was sporting hilarious shirts taking a playful (I think) stab at Shake Shack, Smashburger and others.\n\nTIP: You get a free shake if you go there on your birthday, unfortunately, the opening was a day too late for mine!", "So a coworker heard about this place opening up so 4 of us decided to make the trek over for lunch. So off we went to \"Shake Shack 2.0\"\n\nBurgers: The burgers were good. I prefer my burgers a little more done and I wish I had known they cooked their burgers medium (Shake Shack has this visible) so I was a little shocked to find some pink parts in my meat. The burgers are juicy a little salty but not bland which is good. I went with the \"Big Stuff Bacon Meltdown\" because hell who doesn't like bacon. The description reads that it has \"Lots'a Bacon\" I found 2 pieces, and if that's their definition of \"Lots'a\" then I need to readjust my thinking.\n\nFries: Just regular fries, nothing special. What I do like is their dipping sauce choices, by far my favorite was the \"Mango Mayo\" sauce. Really good. \n\nExperience: Not bad for a new burger joint. You get a buzzer like they use at restaurants so you can stand outside away from the crowds inside while waiting for your order. The one big negative was one of our guys ordered the lunch bag which comes with a cheeseburger, fries and soda. We walk back to the office, everyone sits down, he bites into his burger, and it wasn't a burger, it was a mushroom burger. As someone who is repulsed by mushrooms this was a travesty and I would've demanded someones head (Game of Thrones anybody). So with that, unfortunately the likelihood of us going back is slim and it's the reason why it was put on our NO GO list and why it went from a 3 rating to a 2. It didn't stand out enough for me to warrant walking down there when i can walk to shake shack (who also offers cheese fries).\n\nTL:DR - Just another burger place in a long list of burger places. Also make sure you have the correct order before leaving.", "Fasty food burger spot, but classier and sassier. I don't know many places whose decor sense can be described as \"cocky.\" \n\nThe ground level set up is a little weird in the sense that people don't know where to go to put their orders in, but the food was ready pretty quickly. \n\nBurgers are thick, not underseasoned, and not overcooked. Onion petals are better than the fries. Mango Mayo is a must. Shakes are super thick. \n\nBurger +small fry+ mini shake = just under $15, not the cheapest, and I had no leftovers. I'd probable give it a 3.5 if possible.", "Another welcome new restaurant to the Rittenhouse area! Just opening a few days ago, still a bit of craziness, but it was a good time. Got the Obama burger and Village fries - both were absolutely delicious. The flavored mayo varieties were awesome too! Burger cooked perfectly, a little on the greasy side but that's what I was looking for. Seasonings on the fries were awesome. I personally would've liked the fries a little crispier, but they were still yummy.\n\nDownside is that it's a total cluster when you get in - no one knows where the line starts or ends. We were on the wrong end of the line for a good 5min before someone that worked there said something. If this size crowd keeps up, they need a bigger floor for sure. Seating upstairs, but we didn't venture up there for fear of crowds - sat at one of the tables outside. \n\nDef on the pricier side for a burger, so not an everyday kind of place. I'll likely be back sometime soon to try out another creation!", "Utter chaos in here today. Tons of people standing around bunched up in every corner. New customers coming in, not sure of where to go. \n\nBut overall, not bad. Had a Sunnyside burger and fries = $10.04. It was tasty, but I still think that Shake Shack is the king of burgers in Philadelphia. Although, ever since SS changed their fries to fried crap, I didn't know what to do. I now have the solution! I will go to Shake Shack and get burgers to go, and then come here for the fries!! Perfect solution!\n\nThe lady at the counter could not hear what I was ordering. I'm guessing because the register is about as tall as she was. \n\n\nFood Quality/Taste = 4 Stars\nPortion Size Given Price = 3 Stars\nService = N/A\nExperience with Staff = 3 Stars\nDecor = 4 Stars", "Jive eatery, I've been there three times and have yet to be served, the help was so into the music that they forgot about taking orders, or service. If you want jive music and a dancing women in headscarves, this is the place. If you want food, go elsewhere.", "Spur of the moment decision to try Good Stuff Eatery paid off. A much better burger than Shake Shack, GSE's burger felt more like a homemade patty.\n\nOrdered the Steakhouse, Smokehouse, and snack-size fries. Snack-size was basically a regular-size portion. Both burgers were tasty, but the Smokehouse had more flavor.\n\nI do wish, like Bobby's Burger Palace, GSE asked for your preferred cooking temperature...mine was well done (preference for this type of food spot = medium to medium-well), my fellow diner's was medium-rare, and the two burgers at the table next to mine looked to be closer to rare.\n\nAltogether a good experience, with the friendly staff, malt vinegar and sriracha on the tables, and a pretty dining loft. Will return if the quick-burger experience is required.", "I tried here last week and was overall happy with the experience. The staff is still in training, but they did a good job keeping up with the long line. I had the patty melt type burger, which was very tasty, but a bit soggy. I feel as though the seeded bun would have been a better choice. The burgers and fries were much greasier than Shake Shack though....the fry bag was soaked through with grease. The fries were much better here though. I had a toasted marshmallow milkshake and it was delicious, but had to be eaten with a spoon. They have other things on the menu I would love to try so I will be back!\n\nPros: Tasty burger, though I typically like my patties a bit thinner, fries were excellent, milkshake was very tasty but a bit too thick\n\nCons: VERY greasy and my bun was a little too soggy", "New joint in the Rittenhouse mash of places to eat, and I highly recommend a stop in!! I had a Colletti's Smokehouse burger with bacon, onions, and cheddar, and my oh my, it hit the spot! The fries and mayo selection are also noteworthy and you should try them all! My favorite was the Spicy Srichaca mayo. The prices are also reasonable and the staff is friendly! Check it out!" ]	[ 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 3, 1, 4, 4, 5 ]	3.3
My9NAWShKtNqBYw7200qOw	[ "Came in during test meals. So very aware that service may not be executed as expected. Will only comment on the food. We ordered the cinnamon roll, Bloody Mary, Mimosa, 2 healthy juices, enchiladas, chicken and waffles, fish tacos, and blueberry pancakes. \nCinnamon roll was actually in a croissant like roll, flaky and crispy with lots of cream cheese icing. Very yummy. The bourbon maple syrup for th chicken and waffles was a bit too strong for my taste, but waffle was fluffy and crispy. Chicken had melted pepper jack cheese, not sure it was needed, but it was good overall. Everyone enjoyed their meals, would go back if in the area or recommend for people staying in the hotel or surrounding areas.", "I came in on opening day with 6 others in my party. The staff is great! Very friendly and professional. The restaurant is beautiful. The food is amazing! I definitely recommend getting the corn muffins. I ordered the salmon. Cooked to perfection. So yummy. We will be coming back!", "So good! We didn't eat much, just a couple appetizers. The nachos are AMAZING! They made an error with our second appetizer, a manger came out and told us and took it off our bill. They then brought the appetizer which the others I was with said was very good. We didn't have to ask for service recovery, it was automatic. I'm looking forward to a full meal here.", "Great staff at this place. A lot of flair with the mixed drinks, not tacky, but very well liked by the ladies in our group. Haven't tried the food, though a great selection of bourbon, scotch, and whiskey abound.", "I'm giving this restaurant 5 stars because the atmosphere is AMAZING! The only complaint I have is that the plates the food come out on doesn't match the atmosphere of the restaurant. The plates give me Golden Coral vibes. However, the atmosphere is worth stopping by and the drinks are different from what other restaurants have to offer. Honestly I would come just to try the drink menu. Did I mention their pound cake dessert is EVERYTHING? Oh my goodness is was amazing! Soft, sweet, and gooey. It's a must have.", "Food good. Service very poor. We had the cheesy chicken enchiladas and fried chicken. Both excellent. Service very very poor. Restaurant was hot and needed better temp control. Server took an extended break and came back reeking of cigarettes.", "I had the pleasure of dining here on their first day and was very pleased with the atmosphere, the staff, AND the food.\n\nConner's is located inside the newly renovated Marriott and is the first of what is planned as a new series of restaurants for the hotel chain. The restaurant has two entrances: Street side is the main entrance where the sports bar \"Champions\" used to be (though you probably wouldn't recognize it now); from inside the hotel on the first level (if you use this one, you have to walk through to the street entrance to the reception desk to be seated).\n\nDining alone, I selected a spot at the front bar (yes there is a second one near the hotel entrance.) I was greeted promptly and welcomed to the restaurant by the bartender. The menu is designed for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even brunch. I was given a lunch menu to peruse and made a couple choices. My appetizer (which is shareable) was the \"Sticky Brussels Sprouts\" which aren't crisped, but are large and halved served with apple bacon caramel (the sticky!), whole smoked almonds, and sprinkled with crushed red pepper. The taste was layered and yummy with the sweet, smokey, nutty flavors and a heat chaser. I recommend these!\n\nFor my lunch, I went with the Grilled Salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Moist and flaky and topped with a brown butter mustard glaze, roasted mini bell pepper slices in three colors, chopped snap peas (cut on the bias), and served over a tasty quinoa pilaf. YUM! \n\nSure, the prices are on the high end, but considering it is located in a hotel, I kind of suspected the prices would be. At least you can get great food for your money. \n\nI didn't get to try any dessert since I filled up faster than expected. They look like they have an extensive alcohol collection which even had some local distillery items (from Gnaw Bone!) on hand.\n\nI parked at the mall for a buck and walked the winding way to the restaurant without having to go outside. I think street parking is rather limited, but their is hotel parking. I don't know if they validate you parking for dining though. I hope someone thinks to ask.\n\nReview #813", "I came for Sunday brunch and ordered the breakfast nachos. They were terrible. Don't order unless you like a massive blob of plastic cheese and overly greasy thin tortilla chips and terrible sausage. Customer service was good, they took it off my bill. However, the mimosas were great, especially at 2 for 1 price.", "Bob & Roxy rocked it. Outstanding service!\nMouthwatering Lemon/Strawberry pancakes. Open for early breakfast.", "This is a nice please with some really good food! They have everything that satisfies cravings. From Brussels sprouts, to southern fried chicken sandwich! The wait was a couple hours though since it's new but I would definitely visit again!" ]	[ 4, 5, 4, 5, 5, 3, 5, 1, 5, 4 ]	3.72
zTIOa5RufkL3NNKXwrBKLQ	[ "I wasn't sure about his place when I walked in. It had only been open a week, and being of Mexican descent, I figure how good could this place be? I was at the Legacy for a few days for work. First time in, I order the carnitas . Really good quesadilla, just spicy enough. I came in a few days later and had ceviche....amazing! Refreshing, made with fresh ingredients. Roberto behind the bar suggested the burger...Uh I'm not going to a Mexican cantina to have a burger. I ordered it....the best burger I've ever had in my life!!!! Nearly 1/2 lb. patty, over medium egg, ham and a myriad of other ridiculous goodness stacked on a bun. Staff was outstanding on top of the great food. Can't recommend strongly enough.", "Horrible! I should have went with my intuition of an empty restaurant probably which means not good food! We wanted to do the buffet but were in a hurry and the buffet line was long.\nAnyways, our food here tasted like it was microwaved which it probably was. I ordered chicken tacos, which you really can't go wrong with but the meat was dry and hard and lacked flavor. The dish came with 4 small tacos on corn tortillas and I was only able to finish two because the first two made my mouth dry and they were just not good! The beans and rice were also unappealing tasting and looking! \nMy bf ordered the beef burrito and he said it was cold and bland. Our dishes were pretty pricey for Mexican and it was just a disappointing experience. Never go here again.", "Reno gets some weird small chains you usually only find in much larger cities. Pop quiz. Which Reno restaurant chain is only in NY, Dallas, SF, DC, Vegas, OC, and Sonoma? Which is only in San Diego, Chicago, Connecticut, Orland, and Vegas? Which is only in West Hollywood, Weslake Village CA, and Mexico? Which is only in Vegas and Baja Mexico? The first one is Charlie Palmer, then Hash House a Go Go, then Vivoli, then this place. We have nothing in common with those other locations except Vegas, so my guess is they think we must be a suburb of Vegas. \n\nI usually don't like large corporate chains, but Hussong's only has two other locations, the original being the wikipedia claimed most famous, oldest cantina in Mexico. Hussong is not a Chinese word just as chingala is not Chinese either. Hussong is some German dude who moved to Mexico, and if you really know Mexican beer, you'd also know that Germans made German-style beer in Mexico resulting in beers like Bohemia and Dos Equis as opposed to the watery beers like Corona and Modelo. Before Dos Equis got that pantomime nutter of an ad mascot I used to drink it. \n\nWhile Hussong's has a lot of Americanized Mexican influences, including what some people consider a great burger, they do their Americanized Mexican with a twist like putting queso fresco cheese on their tuna enchiladas. It's not your typical JimBoy or Chili's yellow cheese slathered, salsa with a side of sour cream fare. They had a limited tequila selection and they currently close around 11 PM although I tried to convince them of the revenue stream from post-2 AM drunk Cali's on Friday and Saturday nights. They are considering opening late-night. The bartender was excellent and attentive. A good start and with Silver Legacy's reputation of subpar restaurants, possibly the best restaurant at the Silver Legacy right now.", "Not good at all. I have given this place 3 chances and every time they have disappointed me. Los Gallos across the street is way better and you pay a fraction of the cost. I understand that they just opened but seriously get it together. The food tastes like over seasoned Taco Bell. The beans and rice are disgusting! I do not recommend this Cantina at all.", "Went there based on it's namesake. Located in an open area right next to a huge though fare with hundreds of people walking by just feet from your table. Coughing, Sneezing, Hacking, Farting. Who knows. First, Service was O.K.. Had Skirt Steak Chili Relleno. Good but was like a raw stuffed bell pepper. Steak was tasty but pepper was filled with potatoes as fill. Beans were Chili Beans that tasted like they came from a can. The rice they use is Par Boiled rice. Sorry but that's not what you use in Mexican cooking. We also had Chicken Flautas. Two small taquito size. Skimpy on chicken and dry. Food was presented very appealing though. We only drank water and the bill after tip was over $40.00. I realize this is a casino restaurant and you are paying for the name but I will not be back.", "If you come expecting the typical yellow cheese drenched typical gringo Tex-Mex fare that is way too common, you will be sorely disappointed. If you come expecting upscale Latino cuisine in quiet ambience, again you will be disappointed. If you like fresh ingredients served with south of the border spice and kick with the typical open casino restaurant noise level than this is it.\n\nI was visualizing a more upscale venue but was willing to give them an honest try as I heard the food was good and the Margaritas worth fighting the casino crowds for. It was worth the effort.\n\nWe were greeted enthusiastically and were seated right away at a small table towards the back. The ambiance of the space is not one of relaxed dining, but more casual and frankly casino coffee shop. We were brought chips with two dipping choices - a nice tomato based salsa with lovely chunks of tomato and fresh vegetables with a hint of pepper and cilantro, and a green sauce that was smooth and blended with a bit of heat. We ordered the original Margaritas while we reviewed the menu. The Margaritas were worth the trip. They are served in tall glasses with a rim of coarse salt. The drinks were smooth and sweet and tasted of fresh lime poured over pebbles of ice. No lime smoothie here. The real thing.\n\nMy husband ordered the fish tacos, I had the chile relleno. My husband felt the tacos were a bit bland, but the fish was light and very fresh. The chili relleno was a large roasted green pepper stiffed with chopped skirt steak, potatoes and vegetables in a spicy smokey chipotle sauce with a light creme freche over the top. On the side were beans and rice. I was not wild about the sides. I am not a big fan of Mexican rice. The beans were cooked in a chapotle sauce with meat and actually tasted and looked like beans. In all it was a very hardy meal. \n\nI felt the prices a little high for Cantina food, but everything was fresh and well prepared. The service was attentive but not intrusive and we had a pleasant visit with the owner (manager?). It is not my favorite spot, but it is solid and I think would make a better lunch choice or a quick nite before going to a show. We will probably be back to try some of the other offerings.", "Just like everything else at the Silver Legacy, this place is horrible! What's worse is that I've been to the original Hussong's in Ensenada, and this place isn't a thing like it - it shouldn't have the Hussong's name associated with it at all.\n\nExtremely overpriced taco dishes which were basically inedible, long wait times (approximately 25 minutes for seating, 45 minutes for food arrival with no crowds,) and completely not-with-it staff.\n\nLike I said, just like everything else at the Silver Legacy. You'd be better off at Taco Bell.", "This is your typically wanna be Mexican food the portions are huge made for 2 people so order wisely. They have the house margarita for $10 that has a beer in it so its pretty cool. I hade a chicken quesadilla and it was pretty good the sauce on top it of however was really sweet and had a weird taste to it so I had to wipe it off. Waitress was super nice and checked on us every 5 minutes or so", "Shouldn't even get one star. Absolutely horrible. $5.00 for corn on the cob with some disgusting cheese on it. Fajitas were burned and rice and beans had dried spots on them. Probably couple days old. Chef Ramsey should do a kitchen nightmare episode here! Will never come back. Server Myra was very sweet. Manager just said \"oh, you don't like it.? Duh, I just told you how burnt and dry and flavorless everything was. She didn't even say sorry. Oh and no avocado with fajitas? Now 2 hours later we are both sick. Won't go into detail. Stay away from this restaurant.", "I was pleasantly surprised. After reading a few bad reviews for this place I still decided to give it a try for happy hour. Their street tacos were delicious and flavorful, and the cheap price made it doable to order a few. The mango habanero guacamole was delicious as well, and while it wasn't a part of the happy hour deals it was well worth the price. Pair it all with a buy one, get one margarita and you have yourself a good spread. The attentive serving staff completed the experience. Give this place a try." ]	[ 5, 1, 3, 1, 2, 3, 1, 3, 1, 5 ]	3
_BJq0ev52ZHXe-HYXsqcOg	[ "This is a nice upgrade to the former's Sparky's that opened today. I was their first or one of their first happy hour customers. It runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to midnight. Smaller glasses of beer are half price and there's discounts on other drinks. They have a nice selection of appetizers for $6.\nI ordered the Widmer hefeweizen, dumplings and chicken wings. The wheat beer had an unusual tang. Like maybe it actually wasn't a wheat beer and had lots of hops. I almost sent it back, but for $2.50, I wasn't going to complain too much.\nThe dumplings were good enough I couldn't tell if they were fresh made or pre-made and reheated. They weren't outstanding. I wouldn't go there for just the dumplings. But they were considerably better than BJ's a few blocks south on Sparks Boulevard. They give two dipping sauces. The mustardy peanut sauce didn't work for me, but the darker sauce (maybe mostly hoisin?) was good.\nThe wings were the best part of the meal. Nicely cooked and tangy enough. The meat was good quality.\nMy waitress was friendly.\nThe place was surprisingly packed for 2 p.m. Just about every seat at the bar was taken and several tables were filled. When Sparky's first opened it was packed. I went in during March Madness a few years ago and the place was deserted. I knew the writing was on the wall then.\nThey also have a fairly extensive breakfast menu. I look forward to trying that.\nLots of TVs around the room. \nIn that sunken part, when it was Soarky's they had a couple of huge TVs there with tables. Now they have pool tables plus some video games and a pinball machine.", "Gave this new location a shot yesterday for lunch. Had the cold chicken pasta salad and my husband had the fish and chips. Both were great. Can't go wrong with the cold chicken pasta salad. Lots of food, you could split it with someone. Service was great and inside was a nice upgrade. Will definitely be back.", "Sunday morning customers, sports everywhere, pool tables, and a big menu that included breakfast until noon on Sat & Sun. \n\nThe poppers were good, I had the French Dip, she had the blue cheese bacon burger which she said was very blue cheesy. \n\nThe au jus for my French dip didn't have the right taste. The au jus tasted like beef jerky. If you could somehow make juice out of beef jerky, it tastes exactly like that. I didn't like it; very salty.", "I'm so happy to see the former Sparkys establishment revived into something better than it was before. It was nice to see that they have a \"smoker friendly\" side and a non-smoker side. \n\nThe entryway has been remodeled and has the daily and happy hour specials displayed when you walk in. \n\nI was shocked after walking through the entryway. This place has been completely revamped with dark wood accents, talk dark tables and cozy booths. \n\nThe service we received from Sheri was awesome. She was so friendly and efficient and seemed happy to be there. It's a great thing when a server loves their job. \n\nWe ordered the tide platter and the club sandwich. They were both very good. Large portions. Good ranch. The club had lots of meat. Wish the bread could've been a wee more toasty but the amount of meat abundance made up for it. \n\nI'm so stoked to see FT here in Sparks. Great food and service.", "My husband and I went with some friends to The Flowing Tide to check it out. Being that two of us were smokers we went to the smoking side. It was the dirtiest and darkest smoking section I've ever seen. It's nothing but an oversized large concrete room with a few chairs and table with a pool table in the center. There is NO ventalation and even being a smoker I could hardley breathe.\n\nThe other side was packed and elbow to elbow. \n\nWe stayed about 10 minutes and left to go to Smokin' Bullys.", "I've been to the Flowing Tide at South Meadows many times and it's always been delicious, and the atmosphere warm and comfortable. Wow is that NOT the case with the Sparks location!\n\nThe remodel didn't do much for the place other than add a pool room where I guess you can smoke. I didn't venture in. The rest of the place was full and annoyingly loud. No warmth or comfort whatsoever. They even ditched the comfy chairs and couches in the pit and replaced them with noisy billiard tables.\n\nI was told to seat myself, and the only table available was by the bathrooms under an air shaft that had literally NO LIGHT! Good thing I had my tablet with me so I could at least see what the heck I was eating! Not that it was worth seeing, or eating for that matter.\n\nI chose a BLT and added avocado. I made the humongous mistake of ordering onion rings as my side and zucchini wheels as an appetizer. I'm used to both items being breaded, not batter dipped and didn't think to ask. Admittedly my bad, so I (tried) to eat them. Again, my bad.\n\nThe bacon on the BLT was so thick and hard, it hurt my teeth trying to chew it. I was hungry, so I plugged away but eventually gave up. I also attempted both the onion rings and zucchini which were so greasy I couldn't stomach more than a few bites before calling it. \n\nService was spotty, there were no silverware setups on the table and nobody offered me one, and I had to ask twice for napkins (eating ALL finger food, mind you). The waitress, obviously not noticing my still-full plates, asked how it was only after dropping the check. I told her the grease was making me sick and I was done. No reaction or offer to do anything, and by this point, I was feeling really sick and just wanted out.\n\nI paid the near-$20 bill and left a $3 and change tip (rare for me, since I usually start at 20%), and bolted to the bathroom where I had to stay for over 20 minutes. Definitely not the place for me, and I won't be back.", "Had to knock them down a star. We came here last Saturday and the service and server was not good at all. The food was good but unfortunately we didn't get the friendly and awesome service we did the other two times we've been here. I normally wouldn't be too harsh but the service was BAD. I truly hope this was just a one time thing.", "Since opening 7 weeks ago, I have frequented Flowing Tide for their amazing happy hour. I have only ever ordered food off their happy hour menu, which is only $6 for reasonable & share-able sized appetizers, but they also have a full menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads, wraps etc. \n\nWhile the food is good, I stay for the discounted drinks! Draft pints, house wine and well drinks are 50% off and all other drinks are $2 off. They have an awesome Moscow Mule priced at $5 which means it's only $3 during happy hour! I generally average 4 a visit :) \n\nThe bar is open 24/7 and there is a pool area with some video games in the main bar area and then a separate closed off smoking area with another pool table. \n\nI have been with large groups of 12+ people and just myself and my boyfriend and the service has always been good. I think I had been to the Sparkeys there once so I don't know much about the remodel but I would highly recommend checking it out!", "a group of us went in for happy hour on this past friday. it was my first time in since it changed owners and name had a great time service was better than i could have expectedi wish i remembered the waitress name but i dont nachos and wings were great 3 of us couldnt finish them beer was ice cold only wish everone served it like this prices were great at happy hour. we stayed probably 45 min. after ordering our last drinks and she checked on us at least 4 times after we paid the tab to make sure we were ok but never felt rushed to leave great place", "I enjoy a good sports bar and grille and Flowing Tide in Sparks is exactly that. Good. Think of it as Bully's with better food. Not going to include wings in that statement. There are some really good seafood items on the menu. It's a pretty convenient location. Its nice and clean inside. Not quite as cozy as the other locations. Decent TVs. There is really nothing bad or great about this place. It's simply good and for a sports bar and grille in Sparks it will suffice." ]	[ 4, 5, 3, 5, 2, 1, 4, 5, 5, 3 ]	3.54
OpYFnhi_G8PfDOqIuHcQuA	[ "We needed a great pizza place!! Chain pizza joints better hold on to their hats!! We had the thin crust, very good! We will definitely be back!\n\nA bit busy right now since they just opened but everyone was very efficient & nice!", "I can not imagine getting a more authentic, Chicago style pizza anywhere in Indianapolis; especially on the south side. My wife and I just had a basic, 10\" pepperoni pizza that was absolutely incredible. The deep, Chicago style crust on our pie was light and fluffy without even a hint of grease (which is a huge plus). I can't speak for the other locations, but the Greenwood location nailed it. Perfect score!", "Great new addition to the Center Grove area, and I'm excited to see how they improve. The inside seems a bit on the small side and a little awkwardly laid out, but we only got carry out so that wasn't too much of a concern.\n\nPizza was good - I actually liked the thin crust much more than the deep dish. The crust on the deep dish and the breadsticks was a little too burnt for my taste. Just be aware, if you order extra cheese, they REALLY mean extra. Not sure it exactly warrants a $5 upcharge though, that was a bit much.\n\nThe lunch buffet looks like a REALLY good deal, we'll most likely come back for that next time since the dinner pizzas are a little pricey. If you like Chicago style deep dish and don't want to go into downtown or the north side for Giordano's, this is a delicious addition to the south side.", "Great place. Had the lunch buffet and the food was great and the price is reasonable. You get a ton of food for the cost. Unlimited Italian beef and pizza? Great deal. Ordered delivery one night for a deep dish and the pizza was great. Glad to have this restaurant close by.", "I ordered carry out once, dine in once, and lunch buffet.\n\nCarry out experience was horrific.waited an hour and 15 min after being told it would be ready in 20 min. They brought out my order twice and both times it was incorrect. \n\nDine in was slow, they took our order the two other tables before finally giving it to us and my combo didn't come with any Italian sausage so it was really just an Italian beef. \n\nLunch buffet fantastic no complaints there like I said they have decent food the Buffet was fully stocked", "Great addition to the Center Grove area! Stopped in for the lunch buffet. They have a small, nice fresh salad bar. Choice of 6 pizzas, 3 are thin crust, 3 are deep dish. My only complaint was the pizzas were rather cold. They have warmers above them but not sure if they were turned on. Today's addition were meatballs. I have to admit they were some of the best I've ever had at a pizza place, very tender and a thick layer of cheese and sauce. The buffet is M-F from 11am-2pm. Price is $10.50 which includes your drink. This is defiantly the way to go price wise! I certainly hope this place sticks around for a while :)", "Carry out---deep dish sausage pizza and an Italian beef sandwich. Both very good! Might be the best pizza I've had in many years. And the Italian beef almost a tie with my favorite place in Chicago. Both surpassed my expectations! We will be regulars and I'll have a hard time going anywhere else for pizza now. \n\nNext time I want to come for the lunch buffet.", "Came in for first time. Ordered a deep dish just cheese. Came out completely raw. Cheese wasn't melted, dough uncooked. Sent it back. Came out again only one slice was cooked enough to eat. I seriously hope they don't use egg in the dough. Service was mediocre at best. Untrained teenagers walking around, even waited and watched me sign for his tip. There were a few other issues but I won't post because I think being so new the owner will work out the kinks.", "Pizza is tasty, but service is crap. Went in and placed a to go order. The staff are awful, the owner was rude, the chefs family was there yelling at their kids and complaining about everything. Service was slow", "Pizza was overpriced, frozen dough taste, over seasoned, and not impressive at all. Took my son there for the lunch buffet and was completely disappointed. Cost was $21 for two buffets. Pizza wasn't good, meatballs were a strange side item that didn't taste good and were awkwardly stuck over by the drink machine, and the salad bar was okay (but who cares about salad at a buffet). \n\nThe place was clean, but weirdly decorated with random flags, pictures, and jerseys hung on the walls. There was a funky smell in the back of the restaurant. The plates and silverware didn't match so it felt like a mess of a restaurant. \n\nPrice was ridiculous and food was mediocre. We won't go back." ]	[ 5, 5, 3, 5, 1, 4, 5, 1, 2, 1 ]	3.36
FGjPgWgW-PYQsWKofpORQA	[ "I think that I might be addicted to Jimmy Johns! I love their sandwiches, and even thought I shouldn't eat a whole one, I always end up doing it anyway.\nDelivery is SUPER fast, but if you get delivery from the 9th St. location between noon and 1 pm, it will take a little bit longer.\nThey keep track of their customers' phone numbers, so they always know who is calling and where you are located. That could freak some people out, but to me it is helpful when you order there a lot. Why give them the same information over and over again?\nA normal sandwich comes on a long white roll that isn't cut in half and they won't ask you what kind of bread you want. You have to specially request to have it cut in half. You can also request to have the sandwich made on wheat, which is more on the type of sandwich bread that you would buy in the grocery store.\nThe less expensive sandwich have less meat and cheese than the more expensive ones, but will come will all the same toppings. My favorites are: the country club (#11), beach club (#12), and the club lulu (#16). The sandwiches are so filling that, unless you haven't eaten in days, I wouldn't recommend getting chips and drink.", "I went here once and will never return. One of the sandwich-making guys was chewing gum while making spit-wiches, I mean sandwiches. I called after leaving and they said that chewing gum while making others' food was totally cool with them. Corporate had a different story: Not in our stores, but that's a privately-owned store, so they're allowed to be as disgusting as they want.\n\nIf you like spit, then this is the place for you. As for me, I'll go to Newman's Deli and get quality!", "I've tried Jimmy John's once and it was great! I need to go back again soon.\nWhen I was there the first time - I had the BLT sub - chips and a root beer and ate it at the little picnic table across the street at the park. \n\nMy husband enjoyed his sub as well. \n\nThe people working there seemed happy, and upbeat.\n\nThe only downfall for me was the parking sucked and you dare NOT park in the parking lot belonging to the bar there on the corner!!!!", "Fast sandwiches that don't suck [point and laugh at port of subs and subway]", "When in Reno, try this place. Either take the free bus from downtown... Or, just a short walk from the casinos. I chowed down on #16, the Club Lulu. Tasty s'wich, great local chips as well. The 7 grain bread was excellent.", "I order over the phone from my office on the second floor near 4th and Valley. I walk downstairs, meet the driver outside, get the sandwich, pay for the sandwich, walk back upstairs and sit down to eat the sandwich within 10 minutes. Cash or credit available. \n\nFor chips and a large sandwich on delicious fresh baked bread delivered within minutes for 10$ including tip, Jimmy Johns provides the perfect lunch for those on a tight schedule who forget their lunch at home.", "I think they have the best sandwiches in town. I've never been to the 9th street location in person, but I order lunch at work from them at least once a month and they deliver fast. :)", "Their bread is so good! I think that's what makes their sandwich tastes so good. I always order by phone, have them deliever to the knowledge center, and it's super fast. I love it!\nMy favorite is #9", "MMMMMM Jimmy Johns! They are insanely fast, and so tasty! they also have delivery! JACKPOT! I was not a fan of their Tuna sandwich, but everything else i have had there is amazing! parking can get ugly because you are not \"supposed\" to park in the lot next to their shop. (the bar next door can get nasty if you do) Always a good place to go for a late night craving, or a quick lunch!", "Oh, how much I love you Jimmy John's! Drove all the way from Sacramento to the closest location. Had such withdrawals...and finally after 4 years I was able to taste you again number 7 and 12! I could not have been happier this Valentine's Day. Sorry Honey, I cheated with a sandwich!" ]	[ 5, 1, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]	3.96
gydSKYChNcgZmOg6NiU64Q	[ "Ate at Souzou last night during friends and family night and thoroughly enjoyed it. The building is new and the decor is stylish , comfortble and inviting. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was fantastic, drinks were tasty and prices were reasonable. We had several appetizers, all of which were delicious. I had the flank steak entree and it was cooked perfect. The meat was tender, perfectly seasoned and melted in your mouth. I will definitely go back here and highly recommend it!", "Awesome....seriously the first real Asian restaurant that has great offerings all the way across the menu. Great sushi- check. Ridiculously good pork buns-check. Perhaps the best surprise- the meatballs.\n\nCool atmosphere--not meant as a sport bar, but may be the daytime scene once lunches start as much as a night time high-end experience.", "St. Pete's newest restaurant is truly refreshing. Situated in an up and coming neighborhood in the Historic Uptown area, it's more than expected. On a Friday night you will find valet parking and beautiful people partaking in sushi and bar fare. The decor is clean yet warm with lots of wooden tables. The staff are courteous and attentive. \n\nWhile this is a new restaurant at the time of this review, the staff were definitely experienced. \n\nNow on to the food. \n\nWe ordered the wok steamed muscles, spicy edamame, a snapper roll (cooked), the Everglades roll, and fried rice. We also ordered sake. \n\nThe food was ON POINT. Lots of flavor. You receive a lot of food for our dollar. Even though about 6 of the muscles didn't open, the waitress returned them without hesitation, bringing out fresh and re-steamed muscles. \n\nPro-tips:\n5th ave north is a one-way from west to east so you can turn onto 5th from 4th then the restaurant is on your right. \nMake a reservation. \nThey don't list what rolls are cooked or raw so be sure to ask. \n\nVery sure we will be spending much more time here.", "I had pretty high hopes waiting for this restaurant to open. I have been thinking about a ramen/noodle house being in St Pete. The decor is very nice upscale booths lots of dark wood. Cocktail menu has some great concoctions and a decent, but limited selection of craft beers. We ordered the mussels, spicy edamame and some tuna and salmon sushi. The mussels were very good although more than 5 had not opened. I also think they could offer you some steamed buns to soak up the soy mussel juice. Edamame was great but by far the sushi was the star. Entrees of tempura soba, Cha Han (fried rice). Both were really flat/bland disappointing. We had crime brûlée (great)and Mochi (I've had better). for dessert. The service was impeccable, Jeremy was our server was on the ball. 4 stars for sushi 2 stars for the fusion = 3 stars.", "At first glance of the menu you might expect this to be one of those \"pay a lot for a little\" type of places. While it might be more of a Friday night finances type of place, the portions are amazing. \n\nI hate having no other options but valet parking however it's complimentary and probably a \"must have\" at this location. The interior is sexy from the lighting (in some respects) to the black mirrors. We sat near the bar at a high top booth/chair hybrid. My ONLY complaint about the night was the lighted display behind us. The lights brightened and dimmed. While this is probably a cool effect from a distance, it was utterly annoying at the table. The atmosphere kept changing from \"sexy late night bar\" to \"it's 3 am and all the bar lights just came on\". \n\nThe food though....oh my! Had the 90210 roll which is essentially a California roll with snow crab. It was a standard Cali roll but tasted fresh and the snow crab added a little more flavor. My partner got the Grilled Flank Steak. It was perfectly cooked and had just the right amount of char to give it a crunch without a burnt taste. I had the sticky meatballs and they were delicious. Savory with a hint of sweetness. It was a huge portion that I had to share. While I appreciate the value for my money I would say they could tone down the rice portions as we both had leftovers and the rice portion wasn't necessary with the complexities of the highlighted item. \n\nAll in all....can't wait to go back!!", "The food, service and atmosphere are fantastic. The sushi and seracha edamame are a must. I had the tuna dinner and my fiance had the steak. Both were flavorful and exceptional.", "Was really looking forward to eating here after reading all the reviews. \n\nOur party ordered the flank steak, the salmon skewers, three different sushi rolls, the tempura style shrimp katsu, and the potstickers. The flank steak was served on a huge pile or rice and some veggies as garnish. The salmon was served on bed of green tea noodles.\n\nThe best thing we ordered was the salmon, it was delicious. The shrimp katsu was a close second. I don't usually like katsu sauce, but this one was a little better than others I have had. The potstickers were also good. \n\nI am not sure exactly what else to say. The food was good, it just didn't knock my socks off and after all the reviews I had high expectations. Service was good, food came out on time, all in all it was a pleasant meal.", "I only have one word for sushi: bait.\nThat's how I roll.\n\nFirst off, this place is SEXY. You walk in and get punched in the face by the smell of the basil, fish sauce, lemongrass, and love. Bowls of steak and noodles swimming in coconut milk. I want to sleep inside the sticky pork buns. The wings are delicious. They're a concoction of soy sauce, sesame seed, and a pound of laxatives. There's a burly, cornfed lumberjack of a bartender named Gabe, he's a doll, big fan. \n\nWill be back.", "Very Jekyll and Hyde - though somewhat expected from a new restaurant. Meatballs and steamed buns were very good; sushi, not so much. Drinks were creative, but lacked in punch for their cost. Decor was unique, but the presence of CNN on the big screen was an unnecessary distraction. Service was just subpar (very disjointed and inexperienced). Restaurant has a lot of potential, but needs to iron out some major flaws to hit its stride.", "The decor is modern and a touch on the minimalist side. Overall it's appealing but definitely feels trendy. Noise echoes throughout the place however - the noise level was quite high. \n\nWe ordered the surf and turf roll, the Pork Bulgogi Steam Buns, and the Bluefin toro nigiri special to start. \n\nUsually in surf and turf rolls, the meat comes out pink in color. Our roll came out with gray (though uncooked) meat and the taste was off. I've had a far superior surf and turf roll at Caretta's at the Sandpearl on Clearwater Beach. Our Souzou roll definitely didn't look like the photo that was posted on Yelp, which shows a pink meat.\n\nThe pork belly in the Pork Buns was tough and stringy. It was so stringy and tough, you could have flossed with it. We had to pull out pieces of the pork because they were so hard and dried out that they were inedible. The overall flavor wasn't bad, but even the kim chi failed to save the dish.\n\nThe toro nigiri wasn't bad, but wasn't remarkable, aside from it having the benefit of not being freezer-burned, as is often the case with toro sashimi.\n\nFor our main dishes, my husband ordered the Sesame Seared Tuna, and I ordered the Sticky Meatballs. My husband enjoyed the tuna in his dish, but the papaya yuzu salsa they put on top of the rice was a sloppy mess. He took a few bites and couldn't bring himself to eat any more of it. I loved the meatballs in my dish, though they were a little too heavy handed with the sauce they put on top of them. The vegetables were fresh and tender-crisp, \n\nThe rice in both our dishes was overcooked and VERY MUSHY. As an Asian restaurant, I expected the rice to be cooked correctly. \n\nThe service and food delivery was inconsistent. I know it's a new restaurant and it can sometimes take a little time to find a rhythm, so it's more just a note here than a criticism.\n\nOverall, my husband and I were very unimpressed with the food. We don't see ourselves going back for a very long time, if ever. I usually love places like this - modern, fusion-y, simple dishes big on flavor. The menu promises something much better than the execution actually delivered. I was very disappointed." ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 3, 4, 5, 3, 5, 3, 2 ]	3.84
QVqLR6SJZP9DyeYVR9esUg	[ "New Vietnamese and Thai, fall-out-of-bed close.\n\nKiller spring rolls. I love peanut sauce. :-)\n\nCombo meat bun and seafood pho. Both very good and very large.\n\nPrompt and pleasant service as well!", "PHO-BULOUS. I just got back from this place, - the location is convenient, and pho is great tasting! The broth is really amazing! Great to spice up or eat plain! \nAlso had the summer rolls, they are great. The service was fast & the place is clean, I will definitely be going back!!", "Great food. Glad there is new pho place in the area. The pho is good especially in the cold weather. The tom yum soup is also very good!\n\nGood service and the restaurant is nice and clean.", "Bouncing the freshly put in curls in our hair from the hair salon, my Vietnamese bff and I made the short drive to this place from the salon giggling mostly out of hunger. She told me it JUST opened and we needed to see how it fares to our high standards of her home-cooking.\n\nWe sat down and the waiter was surprised at my friend's fluent Vietnamese. Even the owner came by to talk to us :) as we dipped our own rice wrappers in scalding hot water. They were all very nice there.\n\nWe shared the appetizer platter with beef in grape leaves, shrimp cake with sugar cane (I was craving this and theirs was solid), spring rolls, and chicken satay. It came with plenty of rice noodles, pickled radish and carrots, lettuce, basil and fish & peanut sauces. It was all delicious! We each ate 6 wraps and was very full as they brought out the large steaming bowl of spicy noodle soup we also shared. My friend, the expert, said the broth seemed like pho broth made spicy which isnt what it should be, but still had a clean, light taste. Similary to pho, you add green and purple cabbage shreds, limes, jalepeno slices and sprout to this soup. I really liked broth but we were so full that we didnt finish it. The noodles were also not like pho noodles, but chewier. Love that.\n\nWe also each got a Vietnamese iced coffee which had us appropriately wired into the night and got taro & mango boba teas \"to go\" for our beloved family members. The verdict on the boba was... meh. Not great but will do if you are craving it outside the city. \n\nOverall, we were very happy with the food & the service and plan to return soon with our families.", "This place is great! The food is cheap and delicious, the atmosphere is welcoming and clean and the staff is extremely nice. I had the seafood pot, filled with scallops, shrimp, squid and crab with a \"k\" (get it?). Pour that over some nicely cooked white rice and the result is fantastic! We also had some summer rolls (which I am still thinking about over a week later) that came with a buttery peanut sauce, and some spring rolls which I found to be both crispy and flavorful. Entrees range from $7 (yes $7) to $13 with appetizers around $5. We were too full for dessert, but you could enjoy some green tea ice cream for around $4. Oh, and it's BYOB, making it both possible and probable that you will leave stuffed for well under $20 per person. How can you go wrong!? \n\nSiracha and chili garlic sauce is available on every table. Booths line the sides of the dining area and although I am usually not a fan, these ones get two thumbs up. The restaurant is a former Italian restaurant with decor to match. Some simple and cheap improvements could really make this place its own. Soften the lighting, add some table clothes and cover the chairs. An artificial tree or two, plus some soft Thai or Vietnamese music would also help to lessen the cafeteria-feel in the centrally located main dining room. A few minor changes and this place gets a five.", "New Pho place in North Wales -- like we don't have enough Viet places around here -- I gave it a 3 stars out of 5 b/c it's nothing out of the extraordinary but I will say the pho is decent and the service is good.", "Went here on Wed. night with the storm going on, and let me tell you... It was so worth it. Me and my husband both had pho. I had P11 and he had P4 mine with beef and his with chicken. The portion is HUGE and it was amazing. I'm so glad they opened here since it's only 5 minutes away from our house. We don't need to go to the one on Adams ave. anymore. We actually saw a guy that used to work at pho 75 on Adams in Philly, but he said he started working here now. the place is very clean and service was great. Can't wait to go back again!!! This place is great in the winter with all the great hot soups they have:)", "My husband and I love pho. I grew up with many Vietnamese friends, so I know good pho when I eat it. We just moved to this area, and stumbled upon Pho and More recently (we didn't know this place is only 1 month old until the owner told us yesterday.) Although Pho and More doesn't have the best Pho we ever have, it is very good. In the past month since we have found this place, we probably came here 6 times already. We had dinner this weekend, and my goodness, the broken beef was delicious! My family didn't like the clay pot with pork, but I found it simple and the sauce very delicious. We haven't tried their Thai food yet. The salad was also fresh and delicious. We are so glad this place exists!", "Two orders of pho, an order of spring rolls for appetizer plus tips came to a total of $24.00's! It literally felt like I sat down, placed my ordered and two huge bowls of pho were placed before me. \n\nClean restaurant, helpful staff and over all great service. My 2 year-old toddler wasn't too pleased with the smell of the food, but she loved their tea! LOL", "I had a miserable experience at Pho and More. We went on a Saturday night. There was about a 15-20 minute wait for the table, which is fine, but I overheard the hostess complaining about customers not leaving after they're done eating, which is just a little disgraceful. Okay, no terrible impression yet. My date and I both ordered rice vermicelli dishes with edamame as a starter. They brought out my entree all by itself and we didn't get our edamame. So we reminded them of that and asked them to keep my food warm and please bring our appetizer out. They did that and the edamame was EXTREMELY undercooked. It reminded me of eating beans in my mom's garden when I was a kid. Strike 2. They brought our entrees upon our request, and the food was pretty good but did not impress my date, who's way more familiar with Vietnamese cuisine than I am. While we were eating the server(s?) came by several times to see if we were done eating and if they could get us boxes. We asked for boxes and when we hadn't wrapped up our food after two minutes a server comes over and says \"Do you want me to do that for you???\" Now, maybe they didn't mean to do it, but it really felt like they were trying to get us to leave the premises immediately. I don't usually get up-in-arms about service but it was some of the worst/rudest service I have EVER experienced. I will not be going back." ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 3, 5, 5, 5, 1 ]	4.06
YH4q3-gWnglR1vstuEM8nA	[ "Decent place for lunch or dinner, waterfront dining. This place used to be the Pirates Inn for many years. It still has a lot of seafood options on the menu. Ate lunch there today, and the lady sitting next to us was wasted and pulled up her mini dress exposing her thong at least three times in three minutes! That was definitely a first though. I have been on a roll recently with ordering good choices, and the meal I had there today was the best I've ever had at Carluccis. I ordered a summer salad with peaches, pears, spinach, lettuce, walnuts, berries and a lemon poppy-seed dressing, and it came with pasta fazule soup which was great. Very light and delicious. I have had good meals there before, but its easy to leave feeling completely bloated depending on what you order. Part of the menu seems to pay homage to the Pirate's Inn legacy, and so I sometimes order a fish sandwich with French fires or some other fried or creamy American food which is good, but really filling and not the healthiest. They also have panninis and burgers for lunch, also bloat worthy. The pasta is pretty good, but they seem to have a lot of cream sauces/ dressings which are not my first choice. Good place overall though.", "Generally unmemorable. Have perhaps eaten here more than once but only remember the rehearsal dinner for a wedding. My grandparents really like Carlucci's. \n\nWhile the rolls were divine, I cannot for the life of me recall what I ate. Not that the food was bad, but Carlucci's did not make an impression on me. That night, for whatever reason, no one at my table seemed to eat much. Again, not necessarily because of the food itself. But I figure a place warranting three dollar signs ought to stand out a little better.", "Had Thanksgiving dinner here last year and it was awful. The place is pretty ugly with zero ambiance--paneled drop ceilings like an office, cheap, unattractive furniture, crowded seating, bad lighting, etc. The meal itself tasted like a tv dinner--processed, salty, mass-produced. I've never been there for a regular meal, so maybe it's better when it's less busy but I have no desire to go back.", "Love it! Try the Chicken Vesuvius. I love the cream sauce with spinach and ravioli and the chicken was breaded and covered with mozzarella cheese. ummmmm I want more.", "My wife and I went there for New Year's Eve dinner. Was seated exactly at 7:00. Drink prices at the bar are $1 less than in the dining room. That was a bit strange. They had a special menu for the holiday. This meant higher prices. We shared the Caprese Salad which was very good. Nice large chunks of fresh mozz. My wife had the Ravioli Bellini which she said was great. I had the salmon florentine which I highly recommend. They did a great job hustling out orders of food during the busy evening. The only issue was poor waiter service from Vincenzo. He may have checked on us twice all night if that. We not only ran out of drinks, but also out of water. How bad to have the \"water girl\" walking around an pass us up with 4 empty glasses in front of us. We were able to flag her down to get not only water, but silverware to eat our food with. I guess Vincenzo thought we'd use our hands. The food was great, the service was marginal. The host staff and bar staff were very good.", "Best time to go is from 3-6. Half-priced bar menu and great drink specials! The place was empty but service was fab! As I was leaving they had a live trumpet player playing some great jazz standard. Gorgeous view and good food.", "The Yelp-provided quote that goes along with a 2-star rating is really the best description of this place: \"Meh. I've experienced better.\"\n\nI went here with my husband and in-laws for my FIL's birthday. We ate outside, right on the waterfront on a beautiful evening, so the atmosphere itself was great. I felt as though our service was sporadic - at times the waitress was annoyingly attentive, and other times she was totally MIA. Due to traffic, my husband and I were the last to arrive, but once we sat down at the table where the rest of our family already was seated, it was about 10-15 minutes before our waitress acknowledged that we were all together. \n\nWe ordered, and our food came out within normal time frames. My husband and I shared the creamy artichoke dip which was OK, but not very flavorful. It tasted more like cheese and cream, and was not very artichoke-y. My salad was your average house salad.\n\nFor my main dish I got the vegetable risotto. I make a better risotto at home. This one was just kind of bland, not very creamy. The vegetables seemed to be frozen vegetables, which is disappointing being as we are on the cusp of summer and live in the Garden State. I expected something better for $19.00. Everyone else at the table seemed to agree that their meal was just \"OK.\" Glad we had that $20.00 off coupon that my FIL dug up somewhere.\n\nWhile I will not be rushing back to this place, I would not be opposed to giving it another try if some even should bring me here.", "The food was no better then diner food...which would have been fine if the prices were also on a diner level. The interior needs to be updated. Nice views of the water though.", "Wow, it's like being on the set of Cocoon! This place is for old timers and people who think this place serves real food. Everything was average and poorly prepared. Hard pressed to find a tax paying citizen working here. This is a haven for what appear to be illegals. If you speak Spanish, are on medicare and enjoy bad food, this is the place for you! PS Wheel chair ramp is on the side of the building next to the trash containers..... mmmm yummy!", "Carlucci's Waterfont used to be the Pirate Inn among other places over the years. Though it is not that easy to find if you don't know know the area, the waterfront location makes it a unique experience for South Jersey dining. I've taken my family here for Thanksgiving dinner over the past few years. Having just been there again, I can endorse the quality of the food and service as 'above-average' - at least on Thanksgivng. Everything in the dinner was served quickly and warm, the main dining floor was bustling at 3pm. It can get pretty loud. The inside decor is dated and hit or miss, clearly the expansive outside paver patio and large windows offering water views of the Rancocas River are the attractions here. Fortunately it was a mild sunny day on our visit.\n\nThe pasta fagioli soup is homemade and outstanding. The bread was warm, the turkey was well prepared and tastefully presented. Green beans were fresh and served in a nice garlic butter. Salad was fresh. Pumpkin pie was great served with a cinnamon garnish. They clearly like salt as an added ingredient which might turn some people off. Neverthless, the bill was $94 for three people, not including tip. A good amount of quality food, helpful service and no clean-up on Thanksgiving made for a nice treat without breaking the bank." ]	[ 3, 2, 1, 4, 4, 4, 2, 2, 1, 4 ]	3.5
BNSBdAxsnbXgaj-h-Q_yzA	[ "I know Maggiano's is a chain, but honestly, I love going here. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the fact that I had one of my first dates with my better half here. One of my favorite things at this restaurant is the Caesar salad - it is always made from the freshest, most crisp lettuce, not overly dressed and comes on a chilled platter with plenty of Parmesan shavings. Yummy!\nI've had many dishes here and I can't say that anything in particular stands out as being my favorite, except perhaps the eggplant parmesan. I am a big fan of really good marinara, so I can be satisfied at Maggiano's with a simple plate of spaghetti marinara. Last time I was in, I had the angel hair with Joey Z's pomodoro sauce and that was heavenly. Hubby likes the lasagna. Serving sizes here are more than adequate and provide plenty for lunch the next day. \n\nWe also ate here with most of the rest of our family - 12 of us altogether - a little while back. For that outing, we chose the family style dinner. Though it was a bit tricky making the choices for appetizers and entrees due to the wide age and food preference range among us, we had a great time. The service was good, the food was delicious and there was more than enough to go around. I'd say the big hit that day were the homemade profiteroles - delicate cream puff-style pastry filled with vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with fab hot fudge sauce. We did actually get a 2nd order on these. Two of us - hubby and brother - could barely get up from the table when it was time to leave :-) \n\nMaggiano's is a great place to take a large group, just be prepared to wait on weekends.....the case with any decent restaurant in this immediate area.", "Love the atmosphere, the food which comes in LARGE portions and the prices which aren't too bad. They have fabulous desserts as well. It's always crowded which tells you something.", "The food is great. The staff is great. The ambiance is great.\n\nI recommend the Braised Beef Cannelloni, Spinach Salad and Chicken Saltimbocca. Also the \"made for Maggianos\" Spumoni! The portions are large and you always leave with a bag of great food.", "Yes yes, its a chain, get over it. The food is damn good and its one of the only places you'l fin \"family style\" italian dining in Indy. The italian classics they serve here are absolutely delicious. Some of my favorites are the fried mozzarella, chicken saltimboca, and the spaghetti and meatballs. The portions here are HUGE so be prepared to go home with some leftovers.\n\nThe atmosphere in this place is excellent, very upscale feeling even for a chain thats not neccesarily trying to cater to an upscale clientelle. The waiters are all very professional and your bound to have a good experience here.", "I know I can always count on Maggianos. The portions are huge and the food tastes great. The best thing is that you can request dishes to be prepared for your own dietary guidelines. \n\nThis was the first Maggianos I have been to and it left a great experience. The crab cakes are a great deal, they are four times the size of any other restaurant. They give you four crab cakes about the size of a baseball. \nIf you order the full portion salmon they give you two salmon fillets around 10 ounces. I think their salads are really average nothing special to it. The full portion pastas must be shared unless if you are on a Michael Phelps's diet. The scallops are delicious and is a must try if they have it for the special of the day. For the family style dining you get an unlimited amount of refills for the entrees you order. The best thing about every Maggianos is that they give you a lot of great deals.", "My wife and I decided to use some gift cards and enjoy a Friday evening out to celebrate Valentine's a little early. I called a week ahead, but the only reservations available for 2 were 5:30 and 9:00. So we took the 5:30 and figured we would still have time to do other things in the evening. We arrived right on time and were told our table would be ready shortly. 10-12 minutes later we were seated - weird since there were a large number of tables empty and clearly others had reservations at the same time and were told to wait as well. \nWe were seated and talked about possibly getting a bottle of wine...except the hostess for got to give us a wine menu when we were seated. We elected to start with a shrimp and crab fondue that was featured that evening. It was very flavorful, but the serving was definitely small and certainly not meant for more than two. The waiter was nice, but several times he engaged in a long conversation with the table next to us...making us wait for bread, a spoon, etc. We both choose to have veal dishes which were very good. Dessert and two coffees later we were certainly satisified, but glad we had gift certificates because it would have been a disappointment at $130 with tip. This is a fun place - I think the atmosphere (and the service) is better in Chicago and next time we go I think it will be in group.", "This place is dependable for a decent meal, but found it was nothing fancy. The last time I went here with a group they made several mistakes, but they did comp us a glass of wine.", "We have been to this restaurant a few times and have been very pleased each time. The portions are huge, so we always get more than 1 meal from the trip. The waitstaff has been attentive. I have a little one who prefers more than just chik fingers, and they even made him a kid-size chicken piccata!", "We were in town for a wedding and looking for a place to meet a cousin. This was close to our hotel. Made the reservation in the early afternoon for 6:30 PM and they couldn't find it when we arrived. They guy actually said he could squeeze us in on the phone. The young female hostess went through a whole sequence of questions, cross examiniations, etc. etc. despite a room full of empty tables. A middle aged host came over and seated us, while the hostess continued to look at different dates, different names etc. Crazy stuff. All the dinners were fine, and the service was good, except my wife's veal. I tasted it as they were clearing the table and I was surprised that she didn't send it back. Very, very chewy. Very, very C grade \"Dineresque\" . Oh well.", "When Maggiano's first opened its doors in Chicago, it was great. This location in Indy, though: Meh. \nService was professional in tone, but slow and sloppy -- for example, my leftovers were taken away to be packaged, but were never returned...which I discovered upon opening my bag later :(.\nThe waiters seemed eager to push their chef's new menu items -- but it seems that the chef has lost interest in spaghetti, ravioli, and lasagna. Management would do well to remember that Maggiano's was first and foremost a family-style Italian restaurant; original customers come with a craving for standard fare and ought not to leave disappointed. \nFood quality was mediocre: the lettuce was only so-so, not fresh and crispy; they use hard, fake bacon bits in the salad; my pasta looked and tasted like it sat under the lights a while before being delivered. Meh. \nMaggiano's used to offer a variety of bread in the basket -- today only one sort, and no parmesan cheese with the olive oil for dipping. \nToo much cinnamon in the cappucino -- unless you like chunks of cinnamon in your mouth.\nTake home lasagna (buy one, get one free deal) was just okay. \nI had better luck with a holiday dinner here about two or three years ago, but after today, I won't bother returning. Sad, because Maggiano's used to be reliably enjoyable and tasty. Now it's just another chain." ]	[ 4, 5, 5, 4, 4, 3, 3, 4, 3, 2 ]	3.58
CCnuyfb1nd-doEpkj0OoHg	[ "Three stars, with the potential for four . . . \n\nI'd been meaning to check this place out ever since meeting one of the guys who founded the place at a bar over a year ago, where he had been floating the idea of a pizza place downtown. Finally stopped in here last night for dinner around 8. Decor is decent, with a lounge / waiting area up front with couches, then the seating area, and the order counter at the back. Decent aesthetics with a darker color scheme that seems to work overall.\n\nThe menu on the other hand is a bit of a disaster. I looked through the menu, and had a hard time figuring it out - confusing layout and inconsistencies made it a mystery. The worst offender would be that in the PIES/SLICES section of the menu, it says \"(14\") 15 + .5 / (20\") 19 + 1 \" while in the SPECIALTIES section it says \"18 (14\") / 24 (20\")\"\n\nNow, this may just be me, but first off, some dollar signs would help explain that the numbers are prices, and would it be too much to ask to be consistent in order? \"(Size) price\" in one section and then juxtaposing to \"price (size)\" in the other is confusing at best.\n\nOnce I figured out the menu, the math geek in me realized we should have ordered a large specialty, as for 33% more in cost ($18 v $24), it's almost double the area.\n\nIn any case, we had a medium S/C/L - sausage, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, leek, and goat cheese. I'm not sure what we got though - the pizza that came out had sausage, caramelized onions, leek, and goat cheese, but there were also full cloves of roasted garlic, no mushrooms, and there may have been spinach as well. \n\nNot sure if the lack of mushrooms was just an omission as the staff learns the ropes, but it was a bit surprising.\n\nNeither me nor my friend are picky eaters, so we went ahead and ate the pizza - no real wow factor, but the pizza was competent.\n\nI think the real reason this place could succeed would be the hours - they're selling pizza by the slice ($3.25 a slice, plus a quarter per topping up to two toppings), and they're open till midnight Mon/Tue, 2a on Wed, 4 am Thurs, and 6 am on Fri/Sat. Obviously hoping to capitalize on late night crowds . . .", "Pie Face in Reno, Nevada is a concept that's been a long time coming. Ryan Goldhammer, Trevor Leppek, and Robbie Sell have given pizza it's roots back and have filled the void of on demand, downtown \"4th meal.\" Personally, I've rolled the dice too many times just to get to jack in the box on keystone only to wait in line for 30 mins and order tacos. I'd cross my fingers again on the way home and then eat one cold taco and throw the other away. Pie Face offers great tasting pizza by the slice right in the middle of the most popular bars in Reno, NV. This solves the driving problem and rewards your palate. Thanks for giving us what we all wanted guys. (beezneez)", "This is a handy place to wait for the slackers who are late to the wedding rehearsal, being right across the street from the Catholic church. Plus, since it was scorching HOT, it being August in Reno, we desperately needed a nice, cold beer. ( Who the hell gets married in Reno in August, you ask? Why, my godson!...but I digress.)\nPie-Face delivers on the beer selection, my husband had a nice Trippel and I enjoyed a frosty Newcastle, served in really cute jars ( see photo). They also have all kinds of cheap specials: 1 dollar Keystones & PBRs, I think.\nWe liked it so much, we came back the next day and I had a delicious salad there, very fresh and tasty.\n\nThe space itself is very interesting, with high, high ceilings with what looks like copper or tin tiles, exposed beams, etc. Unfortunately, the bathrooms they share with the lobby of the Cortez Hotel are downright SCARY, with the filthiest paper towel dispenser ever, a coffee can catching the leaks from the toilet and moldy,grossness in the air vent ( see pictures, if you dare). Minus one star for that!", "Really good pizza. Thin crust style where the crust is actually crunchy and not just at the edge of the pie. Big fan of thin crust! Quality toppings. Very eclectic wine and beer selection in addition to cans of PBR, funny...we went for Sunday morning breakfast/brunch pizza. God it was good. Prosciutto, asparagus, hollandaisse (sp) and a few fried eggs on top. WOW! Check them out!", "Honestly, some of the best pizza I've had in years, at least since my last visit to NYC. The crust is awesome. Crispy with just enough doughy texture. The ingredients are like little orgasmic explosions on your taste buds. Everything just tastes so fricken fresh and each ingredient adds to the success of the overall flavor in each bite. My favorite is a slice of pep, hand made sausage, rotisserie chicken and garlic. Add some goat cheese for tang and you have one awesome, filling slice of pie.\n\nThe beer selection is robust although I am simply a PBR drinker, tall cans for around $2, suit me fine.\n\nCool, hip atmosphere with a huge flat-panel TV.", "I haven't had Papa John's piss-poor excuse for pizza since 2003 but I would rather be force-fed that garbage than ever again eat the soggy, sad nonsense Pie-Face Pizza Co. has the audacity to serve. \n\nI ordered a small (which is also their medium) pepperoni for delivery and it came to $18. Under the impression Pie-Face is striving to make gourmet pizza, and knowing better ingredients often cost more, price didn't bother me. It wasn't until I opened the box and saw the flat, tepid, greasy disc of disappointment that I became livid. Perhaps I'd be more understanding if the driver had to travel twenty minutes to bring me the pizza but I literally live a minute away; there's no defense. Then I thought, what if I was some poor college student, strapped for cash but still wanting to support local? How cheated and angry would I feel when this overpriced circle of suck arrived at my door? \n\nAccording to Pie-Face's Facebook page (their website doesn't work), they claim to \"uphold the principles of incredible pizza.\" They don't. Not even a little bit. If they're trying to do \"Brooklyn\" style, Brooklyn would be appalled. In comparison, however, they do make Domino's seem like it is crafted by the hand of God himself. \n\nMaybe Pie-Face will be able to survive on hungry, late-night drunks who don't care about taste or quality, but if you want thin crust pizza and you're lucid, do yourself a favor and walk across the street to Imperial Bar + Lounge. They know how to make edible things there.", "i started my search for pizza places since my fav closed and moved. another person on yelp said i should try so i did. first the positives ; i really liked the thin crispy crust. i got 1 slice of meatball and 1 slice of pepperoni. the toppings were very tasty as well as the seasonings, i could taste the garlic. it wasnt overwhelmed with sauce so all the flavors came thru. the only minus and it didnt really affect the taste or distract was the cheese could have been cooked more but it didnt ruin it and overall i would highly recommend and will go back", "Pie Face, a pizza joint run by dudes with skinny jeans and neon colored 80's t-shirts who may look silly but who also make good pies. They advertise quality ingredients and I think it shows. The pizzas, whether by the slice or by the whole pie, have excellent flavor. They also have a good beer selection which also includes Keystone Light of all things ($1.50)! I think as the new operators work out the kinks I'll feel comfortable boosting their star rating. One thing which is a huge turnoff is when I saw the owner/pizza maker/manager smoking fags outside his restaurant with his homies. That is NOT cool and makes me NOT want to come inside. Another thing which is a huge turnoff about this location is the filthy sidewalk. Whomever is their landlord needs to invest in a industrial pressure washer and clean the sidewalks of the grime which has been accumulating after what would appear to be years of neglect.", "I ordered the side salad with the owners own concoction of a basil vinegrette. So yummy! My husband got a calzone which was a bit small, but the marinara was awesome.", "Good pizza and I love that they sell it by the slice. \n\nI visited on a Monday evening and it was pretty quiet. Pizza took about a half hour to get. They have a very interesting selection of pizzas. \n\nI had one with fresh jalapenos, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, feta and pine nuts that was pretty darn good. \n\nThe crust is thin which I love. They are open super late on drinking nights which is great because after drinking you can go and recover with delicious pizza. \n\nThey do offer delivery, take out and dining in. The restaurant itself is pretty small so I wouldn't recommend taking a huge group." ]	[ 3, 5, 4, 4, 5, 1, 4, 3, 4, 4 ]	3.9
hp6iyOf4yHAELQ_sjCD5Ew	[ "Great place to brighten up your air travel! The food and service were fantastic! Very well organized for an opening day! I recommend getting the Philly cheesesteak. They do it right.", "I ordered a Pulled Chicken sandwich. The description was \"wood grilled chicken served with lettuce, tomato and bacon on a Brioche bun\". What I received was straight up Chicken Salad. It tasted fine, but I felt that I had been completely misled by both the name and the description on the menu. I ordered a glass of water and received it long after I received my food, after having to ask the waiter about it twice. I also did not receive silverware or a napkin until after my food was served. The sandwich was served with fries, which tasted pretty good, but I would have wanted ketchup, and was unable to find a waiter to bring me any after waiting for the water and silverware. Altogether not a great experience, but I would be willing to give it another go. However I would definitely recommend that they update their menu to \"Chicken Salad Sandwich\" as I have literally never seen \"Pulled Chicken\" used to mean \"Chicken Salad\", and I felt quite deceived.", "What a concept, they'll deliver food or drinks to your gate as long as you're within a reasonable distance from their location in terminal B. Very friendly service from the staff (thanks Megan and Rio!). I didn't get a chance to eat, just had a glass of wine. However, everyone around me was saying that they enjoyed their food. The guy next to me had a burger and he said it was great. I've said it before.. every airport should be doing this.", "The food in this place is outstanding. I got a pulled chicken sandwich and it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The onion rings were excellent as well. However, the service is terrible. Utterly terrible. When our server walked over we thought it was going to be a good experience. That was the last time we saw our server. We asked another server for more water. They brought over one glass for 4 people. I ended up grabbing a pitcher and watering our table. The horrible service doesn't make very much sense considering how many staff members they had on. \n\nIf the service matched the food this would be a 5 star place. The service was so bad that I won't be back.", "This place is a little too independent for my taste. The food was AWESOME!!. However, no servers. An they had the audacity to pre-charge gratuity. Uhmm...hell no. For what? The cooks. I mean the brothers behind the grill are great, but keep it 100. If you want me to be independent, than, gratuity should not be an option.", "After ordering two glasses of wine we watched the bartender pour the wrong wine. We asked her what she was pouring and she showed us the wrong wine. Our server then confirmed we ordered something different. The bartender then put our drinks down below the counter and she spoke to the manager who happend to be sitting 6 feet from us. The bartender then went and served someone else. She then told our server that our wine was ready. They brought us the same two glasses. We asked for the manager. The manager then informed us they did not have the wine we had ordered but he likes this other wine better. The wine was not a better quality... but more importantly this restaurant tried to trick us instead of being honest. We promptly went next door. I don't have a problem with mistakes or running out of something... but being deceptive is not a way to run a business.", "Traveling on business and hungry, so I decided to splurge and give Prime a shot. Fancy looking place with a $15 cheesesteak. Man what a joke! Meager helping of meat, had to open it up to verify that there WAS cheese that I ordered, sparse mushrooms and peppers and to top it off - a stale dried out bun!\nThe fries were cooked almost to perfection, light golden brown and the list of beer/spirits was expansive, but if looking for food - skip it an hit he food court.", "I believe overwhelmingly that (most) people complete a Yelp review when they've had a negative experience at an establishment; while this is typically my modus operandi, please don't let it take away from the fact that I only complete a review when the service was not only poor, because in order for me to write the review, the service must have been totally unacceptable. \n\nIndependence Prime - Philadelphia Airport. We seated ourselves placed an order the table-mounted iPads. None of the card readers were operative, so we flagged down our \"waitress\" who was dismissive and gave us instructions on how to fix it as she walked by and quickly moved out of range to be audibly intelligible. On her second pass, she paused long enough to repeat the instructions. As she completed her final sentence of the instructions, she started moving away again to which point I said, \"excuse me, ma'am\", and she wouldn't look at us, and continued to walk away. Her hostess podium/flatware stowage area was 5 feet from our table, so when I politely and discreetly waved at her, she walked to me as I asked for pickles and onions with my meal. She again, walked right to our table but then passed directly by without acknowledging. To that point, EVERY single time she walked past our table she would not even look at us. When we tried to address issues or make a request she would walk away knowing we were speaking. When she delivered my Diet Coke, she threw the straw in front me on the table and walked away. To be clear, I do not, nor have I ever expected to be doted upon. But I do expect to be treated respectfully while paying for a service/meal. Her behavior was anything but, respectful. She would not look at us, and the only time she stopped at our table to was to deliver our food. \n\nMeal #1 - Cheeseburger. I had to request onions three times. I had to request pickles three times. I had to request mayo three times, which she forgot. \n\nMeal #2 - Pastrami. Dry, cheese not melted, cheese was processed and had no flavor, and there was barely any meat on the sandwich and they forgot the caramelized onions which were to be standard on the sandwich. I realize this is an airport restaurant, however, when paying $50 for the above, the quality should not be what we saw here. \n\nThis was disgusting service. As I sit here in Prime right now writing this review, I can't even get a managers attention to address the issues.\n\nDo not come to this restaurant.\n\nUPDATE 7/15/2018:\n\nAs you'll see in the review comments, \"OTG of Independence Prime\" commented publicly and advised to email the specified address, which I did immediately. I added the email address and the recipient exchange to my safe sender list, and they had not contacted me, making certain to check Yelp messages, email, and junk mail. So I emailed them again, and received the following: \n\n\"A member of our in-terminal team will be in touch with you. In the meantime, let me know if you need anything else\". So - a month later, nobody has followed up, I sent another email and they are refusing to follow up.", "Not crazy about this place, I mean what kind of place does not have ranch dressing? The Philly steak sandwich was good, but I did not care for the skinny fries at all. You order on an iPad so you can't really get anything custom. Not to mention it was difficult to get an ice water because they don't offer that in the iPad and only offer $4 drinks. Forget about getting a refill on that water. Trying to get anyone attention to get a box is also difficult.\n\nThe establishment commented below like they cared, but I contacted them as requested and they have not responded to my email. I guess this comment below is only to try and make them look better in Yelp. Now I'm switching to a one star.", "When in Philly, have a Philly Cheesesteak. This place serves up a mean cheesesteak topped with velvety cheese! It was hot and tasty to say the least. You order off a kiosk, which is a bit interesting. Not sure how refills worked, but it was well managed!" ]	[ 5, 2, 5, 2, 3, 1, 2, 1, 1, 4 ]	3.38
5GtSeo2OyXeSveJn5Ojxig	[ "This Mona's popped up with like three others over a four month period a few years back. It's not the best one, but not the worst. Mona's set the standard for Middle Eastern in New Orleans, and is only bested by one maybe two others.", "Ahh...Greek food in New Orleans. It's abundant, but delicious. And this particular one is worth the visit. Excellent food, and pretty good prices.", "Delicious! And great value for the money. You can get sandwiches for ~$5 or entrees (which include a salad and hummus w/ pita) for ~$11. I loved the hummus here - best I've had yet. Beef shwarma was pretty good too.\n\nThere is a small shop attached to it too, but I didn't get to browse it much.", "Mona had the best falafel balls I have ever had! The prices were reasonable and the portions were quite large. The service was nice and fairly quick. Besides the falafel balls nothing spectacular but it is very good and mellow place to eat.", "Everything is good and inexpensive like the other reviewers say, but I really like the Fattoush salad here. Crisp greens, good amount of tomato, olives and cucumber and the pita chips are good. The dressing is nice and lemony. they also have a little Middle Easter grocery adjacent (I think at all locations?).", "I was impressed. I love Middle Eastern-style fare, and everything we ordered was great. I had a really fresh and clean \"Arabic salad\" with tomatoes, good olive oil, and parsley...a great palate cleanser to my gyro plate and order of lamb kabobs I shared with my sister. Everything was well-seasoned and came out pretty fast, which was great considering we were en-route to the Airport...also, I love that they had a little market selling goodies, which is nice if you want to pick up hard-to-find items.\nI'm definitely going back if I'm in the area!", "Mona's is simply amazing. New Orleans is filled with great places to eat, and this is one gem that has not received it's just due. The Lebanese tea is divine (I think it is made with rose water). All of the sandwiches are under $10, and most of the dinners are under $14. The beef shawarma is about as good as it gets for food. Really, I could eat here every day.", "MMMMMMM........ \n\nThis place is one of my personal favorites to tuck in and have a good full belly of yummy deliciousness. The red lentil soup has recently become a staple for me. I love the lamb chops, babaganoush, tabbouleh, and kibby. My kids beg me to get more food from this place. The small grocery area attached has the cheapest spices in the city. \nGreat service, people here aim to please. Get the mango juice to drink.", "Came here for one of my first few meals in NOLA, first time in the Marigny. Since then, howver, I've noticed a couple of locations, at least 2 in Uptown, which makes me wonder whether it's locally owned or franchised (if anyone has the answer, I'd love to be informed). \n\nHonestly, my impression was no more than meh. This particular location was clean and small, with friendly service and not many patrons for a Friday evening. \n\nI ordered meat-stuffed grape leaves, which came with a salad and some tzatziki saucea and pita. Honestly, the meat was extremely bland, and there was not much flavor besides lemon in the rice portion of the dolma. My vegetarian friends ordered falafel to share and they seemed to enjoy it a lot more. The portions were large enough that I and they brought significant amounts home, which were enough for another meal. \n\nI'm sure there's better Middle Eastern food out there in NOLA. I'm not going to settle for Mona's just because it's seemingly ubiquitous.", "As always, this place is amazing. I have never had better Mediterranean food anywhere in the US. Really I would eat here every day and considering the great food that can be found in NOLA, this is praise at its highest." ]	[ 3, 5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 5, 5, 2, 5 ]	3.7
LmZWlvPJBwj5WG2KHV-v1Q	[ "This new location is in a small plaza one block west of the old location on Country Club/Broadway! I came to check out the new place yesterday for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by their upgrade in decor.. They have a great looking bar, modern furniture, a buffet section, and a large sushi bar.. Their restaurant now has a lot of color and design to it compared to the Alvernon location which was drab and run-down looking.. I love their new wall decor but was kind of confused as to why there were 3-4 different types of chairs/tables throughout the restaurant.. I don't know if they were trying to create small pockets of ambiance within each section, or if they just couldn't afford to buy consistent pieces for each room.. I have always been a fan of this restaurant so I was highly anticipating their move to this new building and it's already looking more promising than the past location.. For lunch I ordered 2 Philly rolls and 1 Hamachi nigiri and my bill came to a total of $15.. Everything tasted great but they put a little too much cream cheese in the Philly rolls.. My only complaint about this new location is the layout of their tables makes it quite difficult to walk through the restaurant without bothering other diners, and their whole wait staff is new so it's like a crazy zoo! Maybe after a month or so of being open they will figure out a good system that works for them.. I didn't see any of the old wait staff working just a bunch of fresh new non-Asian faces.. I will be coming back within a month or so to see if they've made any improvements, but for now the food is still great!", "The decor of their new place is nice but they need to train their new waitstaff. For a restaurant that has been open years, it was as if they had never been owned a restaurant. I hope they iron out their issues because the upscale ambience is not enough to make a person forget that they are sitting without food and drinks while the rest of the table has been served.", "Just went last evening to the new location at Broadway and Country Club. All I can say is WOW! What a turn around! We sat at the bar, (not sushi bar) because there was a line out the door for a table, and within (I kid you not) 3 mins, our first rolls came out.\n\nThey're really picked up their game with decor, service, and quality of food. Can't wait for another date night with the hubs!", "I love the new location! It is classy and has a great ambiance. This visit I sat at the sushi bar and enjoyed watching the chef. I noticed that all of the sushi chef's and most of the wait staff were the same from the other location.\n\nI have always liked sushi garden and have been going to their Alvernon location for four years and have never been disappointed. When I go to other sushi places, I am almost always disappointed that the miso soup, philly roll, tempura roll, and nigri don't taste as good as it does here.", "I love the new place- much classier than the old Alvernon location. The happy hour prices are fantastic- a Vegas roll, tamago, and a small sake for $10. It's not necessarily the best sushi in Tucson, but it's pretty good.", "This is the new location where Elle and Olsen's had been in the past (I think that's right).\n\nGood news first:\n\nNice place\nGood food\nGood price\nGood service\n\nThe new place is nice. They put a lot of effort in. Too bad about the clientele. More later.\n\nBad news:\n\nToo many staff tripping over each other in my opinion. They could do with a few less people. However, this is a much better problem than the opposite.\n\nThis is going to be a rare recommendation from me, but they need to raise the price a bit. There were just too many people around. There is a place in Las Vegas off the strip which has better food, but in a worse building and they get away with charging $25 per person. I think that would be appropriate here.\n\nWhy? I'll try to paint a picture:\n\nThe girl sitting next to us was somewhere between teeny bopper and early 20's. She had a few pounds of makeup on, and high heels which looked like medieval torture devices. She spoke some version of english which included the word \"like\" about 10 times per sentence mixed in with a large number of f-bombs. Not quietly either. The thing that brought her in was of about equivalent making. This seemed to be a common type of clientele. Don't bring your kids, in other words.\n\nThen again, I guess this is expected in an \"all you can eat\" setting. There are better choices in town, I'll try to stick to them. If they can reduce the chaos a bit with a slightly higher price, I'll be back often.", "I wish I could give 2.5 stars:\n\n5 stars for the remodel - the place looks great! Very modern (if you like that).\n\n3 stars for the food - similar to the NW location. I went during happy hour, and they had some great deals!\n\n1 star for the service - even with a new location, I still found their service relatively pushy and rude. They didn't check on us until we were finished. Then, even though my friend said she did not like what she was eating (and was still going to pay for it), the server gave her attitude saying \"It's what you ordered, it's what you ordered...\"!", "I definitely love the new remodel. It looks so modern and I thought the decor added to the ambience of the place. When I went, it was bustling and busy but not completely overflowing, a typical Saturday night. I think this is the place to see people; I ran into three people I knew, including a professor. The food is about the same as before. I actually think it's gone down in quality. A couple of my rolls were completely drenched in eel sauce.\n\nSo this Sushi Garden gets the same rating as the previous. Pluses for the remodel and move, and minuses for the food. Still one of the only places in Tucson for all-you-can-eat sushi.", "Its official: Im an unagi fan.\n\nOnly recently started eating fish and poultry again after having been a vegetarian for 14 years. Ive tried sushi before coming to Sushi Garden, and have experienced the good, the bad, and the ugly (stinky, slimy yellowfin at the OTHER Sushi Garden at foothills mall! YUCK!). So Im not a seasoned veteran, but im beginning to learn my way around the bento box.\n\nThe key reason this location is better is the circulation of customers. This place is pretty busy all the time. Usually, they hit that exact perfect mark of full restaurant but no waiting... The fact that so much sushi is being consumed here means they have to keep the supply fresh, which means the quality is pretty darn good all things considered.\n\nMyself and 2 others went for the all-you-can eat route ($20 per person) and I got to try a lot of things I had never had before. Spicy tuna rolls, dragon rolls, something with scallops in it...they were all delicious. But for me, the star of the show was the unagi.\n\nI know unagi is a dividing issue for many, but im officially hooked. Love it. And Sushi garden does it very well. \n\nExcellent presentations as well.\n\nSeeing as the place is popular, it can get a bit loud in there. On the whole, it didnt really bother me. Great place for sake bombs too!", "Everyone is talking about the new location of sushi garden and I have to admit, I didn't think it was going to be that big of a change but boy was I surprised. This place looks completely different from the old one and it definitely looks much more upscale than the last, so much that I had to stop wearing gym shorts and a tee shirt because I felt so out of place. \n\nI usually get the all you can eat menu which is superb in my opinion. I would highly recommend getting the all you can eat if you can eat more than the cost. Even though its all you can eat you would expect the quality of the sushi to be worse than if you ordered single rolls but it's quite the contrary. \n\nThe service was great as well and the wait staff is very professional and courteous. One of my friends ordered more than she could handle and our waitress even told us that she would charge us for not finishing it!\n\nThe only reason why this particular Sushi Garden doesn't receive a 5 is mainly because of the sushi. Even though the majority of the sushi is amazing here there were some which I disliked very much. One of the biggest issues I had was the amount of cream cheese some of their rolls had. While some had a good amount others had way too much. I remember for my Banzai Roll it got to the point where i had to pick out the cream cheese for each piece. Sushi Garden is also notorious for having a large amount of rice in their sushi as well. Lately, I've noticed that this has gotten better but it can be inconsistent from time to time. \n\nDecor: 5/5\nFood: 4/5\nService: 5/5\n\nOverall, I would recommend Sushi Garden for any type of sushi enthusiast from beginners to the experienced Sushi Garden is worth the hype. \n\nP.S. This Sushi Garden is also great for viewing sporting event due to a very lavish bar with a large abundance of T.V.'s placed throughout." ]	[ 4, 2, 5, 5, 4, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4 ]	3.26
VwADinB-DonoikE35VtkCA	[ "I was ready to be super critical of this place, as the original Zemam's is my favorite restaurant. Well, in-my-face, because this second location is somehow even better. AND no one knows about it yet, so it's not busy (which I don't think will last long). The shiro and gomen alicha are the best dishes, in my opinion. \n\nThe very nice owner will also check-in and see how everything is. I really like places that respect their customers, so I appreciate this and am happy to support this yummy restaurant.", "This place has some really good food. Not Cafe Desta good, but still pretty damn good. The veggies are the best thing here. There are not that many meat options. They also don't accept Amex.", "This restaurant was pretty good but I still like the original better. We came in about 8:30 on a Saturday and it was empty. It's sort of bright and airy inside, the opposite of the original location. Not much in the way of atmosphere. \n\nWe ordered 2 combinations for 3 people and got lamb, spinach, red lentils, chick peas, cauliflower, and collard greens. The lamb was tender but a bit dry and the collard greens seems a little too bitter. They were also cold, as was the injera. A lot of the food was sort of lukewarm. The lentils and the spinach were the best. The cauliflower was also tasty. I liked the degree of spiciness throughout the meal. \n\nIn the first half of our visit, our water glasses were refilled constantly, but halfway through the meal, after offering us more injera, the waitress disappeared for a while, so that we ran out of both water and bread. \n\nWould definitely give this place another try to get the details right.", "Naturally, I like trying different foods and after reading the reviews I decided to give this place a shot. I love this restaurant. \n\nI usually go with a group of friends and we order three sides of vegetable dishes and three sides of meat dishes. It is definitely worth trying out. You eat the food with this spongy type bread and it comes served on a pizza platter. \n\nI recommend this restaurant to everyone.", "Went to this new location with a group of 15 people. The servers were accommodating and even replaced a dish that someone found to be too spicy.\nThe location is super cozy. There is a little bit of outdoor seating.\nThe menu could be more specific because we didn't know the spice level of any of the dishes. A few people found their dishes to be too spicy. I'm not sure if the level of spice can be changed to accommodate different palates.\nThe food came out quickly and the servers were constantly refilling our water glasses and asking if we needed anything. They were so sweet.\nNeedless to say, there are tons of vegetarian (vegan actually) options.", "Just like the original the food was delicious! I believe it was the owner who waited on us, he was very friendly and the atmosphere was very cozy. I'm very happy to have this just a few minutes away from our house :)", "Zemam's Too is Ethiopian cuisine at its best - I could smell the spiced meats and injera from the parking lot, and I wasn't disappointed. Some friends from out of town took me out for my birthday; we were driving down Speedway, saw the sign and decided to try it; it's fortunate that we did. I'll be sure to come back. A number of interesting coffee drinks were available, which we didn't sample; maybe we'll try them next.", "I have been eating at the original Zemam's location for years. It is one of my favorite Tucson establishments. And so I was thrilled to learn that the owners had opened a second restaurant, and closer to the University of Arizona campus and Interstate 10. \n\nI opted for a dinner with a friend. \n\nFirst things I noticed: \n\n1. Same wonderful and warming service. \n2. Great, open space. Lots more room. \n3. Slightly more formal than the Broadway location. \n\nBut I found that not only is the menu a bit more limited when it comes to my favorites, the prices, at times, are slightly higher. One of the things I absolutely love about the original location is the option for the sampler, which comes with great variety and sizable portions. \n\nThe verdict: The original location is still my favorite spot.", "I really liked Zemam's and had been many time to the Broadway location. When I heard of the new location I was pretty excited to check it out. The atmosphere is different, less like a home and more like a restaurant but it still one my favorite spots in Tucson. I take my from out of town here all the time, just great!", "Great food, refreshing oasis ambiance, attentive service -- we order a spicy chicken, a spicy beef, collard greens, roasted cauliflower and the chef added lentils, spinach and a couple of condiments -- so very good! Because the design and the very comfortable chairs are in this second version of Zemam's, I liked it even more than the Broadway location. Best value in Tucson!" ]	[ 5, 4, 3, 5, 4, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5 ]	4.48
5CbJgHWgvjyDRw9Sl4BXhg	[ "While on my honeymoon and touring the French quarter my husband and I were recommended this place by a local record shop owner. We really enjoyed their burgers and the big buttery baked potatoes. It was also the lowest priced meal we had while on our trip. The waitress was very friendly, nice and joked with us. She could tell we were newlyweds by the shine of our wedding rings and gently slugged my husband in the shoulder (to soften him up for me). What a playful sense of humor! \n\nThe food was great; I will never forget how after spending all morning walking downtown, how lush and juicy their barbeque burgers really hit the spot! They offer a variety of different burger toppings such as peanut butter (we weren't brave enough to try that one). The burgers were really excellent and they seemed to have plenty of beer on tap. And the atmosphere was that of a typical bar, so I wouldn't bring the kids here but if you're in the French quarter and want a reasonable hot lunch this is the place to go!", "I have to agree with Tiffany on this. In fact, this place is in my top five for bars in New Orleans. The food really is good. My wife and I had a couple burgers while prowling the streets of the Big Easy. We also had a couple beers and watched the locals drinking their hard alcohol drinks and chain smoking during lunch. Woohoo!\n\nThe bartender was really the entertainment though. Some patron started giving her grief and man she went right back at him like a pitbull on speed. I mean these two were friends it appeared and she was ready to pull the knife out on him. Good times!\n\nBut the best part, and I hope this doesn't get my review censored or something was the bottom of the receipt. G-d as my witness it says on the bottom of the receipt \"Yo Mama Joke: Knock, Knock, Who's there? The Sound my balls make on your Mama's chin!\"", "Cool place to stop and have a good burger and a few beers. Food is more than above average for bar food and comes really fast. The staff is awesome too.", "Absolutely the best burger I have tested in years... It was amazing to find such a delight after dreaming about the perfect burger for month in NY. Went back the following day, and the Blond Bartender is absolutely hilarious and fun. Nice Old Rock and Roll selection on the jukebox made for a nice stop.", "This was my favorite place in New Orleans, hands down.\n\nThe gator sausage was amazing!!!\n\nAnd make sure you try the burger with bacon and peanut butter, you won't regret it!", "After visiting New Orleans too many times to count or remember a stop at Yo Mama's is a must. From their food to their large selection of tequilla to there great bartenders and owner this place is always a good time. If you are ever there during a crawfish boil, they have an excellent one .", "I'd just as soon come here to Yo-Mama's than wait in line at Port-o-Call. The hamburgers here are ridiculously huge. Share with a friend 'cause I've yet to finish my own. No french fries which is a total bummer but a baked spud is totally fine when it's fully loaded. Late night fare and so close to Pat O' Brian's that the tourist will hopefully patronize this gem in the French Quarter.", "When I was in New Orleans I have to say Momma's rocks! Their burgers are def delisious and the baked potato is a nice side dish ( or salad if your feeling healthy). I must say the peanut butter burger was the best on the menu! Dont forget about a beer to accompany it( as long as it is not Abita) sorry but I come from the land of REAL micro brews!", "Yo-Mama's was our favorite bar in the FQ. We went back every single night we were there. The burgers are amazing. They come with a potato salad (it's good) or baked potato (loaded!). We also tried their gator sausage, crawfish boil, and praline cheesecake. Everything tastes great and cost is cheap. \nAbita, Miller, Bud on tap.", "Hands down best hamburger I have ever had. Granted, I've never actually seen what I'm eating because I only frequent in the wee hours and it is, technically, a bar and therfore very dark. But no matter, you are guaranteed a fun house of delicious hamburger and excellent toppings. My fave is the one that comes with big slices of avocado and real jalapeno (not the jarred, pickled kind). I have dreams about their hamburgers and if it weren't for the usual parking issues involved with getting to the french quarter, I'd be there on the daily." ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5 ]	4.42
YUUtttv6Ak-Vnwtvq9myrw	[ "Wonderful. And brand new. \n\nAccording to the friendly-as-could-be server, this place opened a week ago, and they can use all the help they can get. Sadly, they're tucked away in a hard-to-find corner just off of Washington Street (US 40). But it's really not hard to find, and it's WELL worth the adventure. \n\nThe food was great, the staff was friendly, the prices were good and the experience was priceless. \n\nBy the way, it's simply disappointing that a search of \"Ethiopian\" in Indy brings back so little. I'm here to correct for the deficiency. Now that these places are 'findable' on yelp, there's no excuse for not trying them out. I'll be back here just as soon as I can, but I live in Crawfordsville, so I could use a little help.\n\nPS - I should add that the menu for this place shows that they serve spaghetti. Just a little historical note for those new to the cuisine, Ethiopia was an Italian colony for a number of years, and so there was a fair bit of cultural influence. It's actually quite common for Ethiopian places to serve spaghetti. In fact, some will serve it with Ethiopian sauce -- making it much different (and yet just as yummy) as the spaghetti we all know so well.", "Many moons ago, an Ethiopian restaurant called Queen of Sheba opened on a scarcely visible storefront tucked off of Indiana Avenue. It was my first Ethiopian experience, and still remains the standard for which I judge others. The novelty at that point was great, but even after trying several other Ethiopian places in other cities, Queen of Sheba still seemed superior when I returned (probably ate there 4 times total). It closed in 2003 I believe, but it had held its own in that location for around 7 years, so it was more than a flash-in-the-pan sort of thing.\n\nNow Indianapolis has multiple East African restaurants, and the numbers are only likely to grow. This obscure little charmer popped up since the last time I visited town. It's cheerfully and cheaply decorated in a fashion that actually seems suitable for this type of restaurant--if it were too lavish in that sort of location it would only seem pretentious. I wish there was a bit more traditional seating but at least they have a few, which is more than can be said about a lot of Ethiopian places in the DC area, which have gone upscale and white tablecloth. Service at Major Restaurant was friendly and faster than usual, though there was only one other family dining at that point so it shouldn't have been pokey.\n\nI'll start with the weaknesses because generally speaking they were minor (pun intended). I was a bit disappointed that the enjera was only lukewarm, but it had a great whole wheat look to it (not sure if it actually was) and the flavor wasn't overpowering like it sometimes is. Still quite good. The presentation of the food left something to be desired--it could have been more clearly organized according to the persons served, and I would have appreciated the lamb being served in the specialty clay pots (not sure what they're called). But the rosemary in the chicked doro watt was superb, and even the cabbages were filled with flavor. I could tell that each entree was spiced individually according to the needs of the meat or primary vegetable dish. Even if it wasn't as tidily organized as you see in some Ethiopian restaurants, the presentation still was beautiful. I hope this place makes it with a combination of Ethiopian/Somali visitors in the neighborhood as well as outsiders who can find it.", "I've been here twice now, and both times were delicious. The first time we were the only ones there, the second time there was one other table. The service is super friendly and the food comes out super fast. Portions are ample and definitely worth the money. I doubt I'll ever go back to Abyssinia!", "A gem! It's been a while since I've been to Abysinnia Restaurant so I'm not sure how to compare the two.\n\n\"Major\" is the family name of the owners.\n\nI had the Doro Wat, the chicken leg and hard-boiled egg in a spicey smokey-flavored stew. It came served sizzling in a clay pot with a woven fiber lid, on top of a goblet-like holder. The chicken leg was very delicious, with the meat being fall-off-the-bone tender. The stew was spicey/smokey in a way that I wasn't used to (I mostly go to Asian or Mexican restaurants), but the flavor really grew on me. The stew was spicey-hot but not as burning as a high level spiciness at a Thai restaurant. The flavors really stood out, not the hot-ness.\n\nThere's a certain earthy-tasting Mexican chile pepper that the stew reminded me of, but I can't remember the name.\n\nThe \"sides\" are served on a huge plastic platter lined with a large \"pancake\" of enjera (also spelled injera) bread. I got 5 sides, but that was more than what was listed on the menu for this dish. (From reading other reviews, I think they're over-serving customers to start out with.) I was also served a basket covered with a cloth napkin, containing 3 rolls of enjera bread. One of the sides was a good, almost American-style, lettuce/tomato/onion salad. The other 4 sides were standard Ethiopian vegetables, also with flavorings very unique to Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine.\n\nIf memory serves, the sides were not as spicey-hot as those served at Abysinnia. Again, more flavorful-spicey, not spicey-hot.\n\nThe first time I went to an Ethiopian restaurant, I tended to use too large pieces of enjera to scoop up the stewy/pasty foods. The key is to use a small piece of enjera for the most food you can scoop, so as not to fill up on the enjera bread. 3/4\" by 1-1/2\" or 1\"x2\" pieces of enjera bread work for me. That way, you can use up the three enjera rolls, and finish eating the platter-liner at the same time as the last morsel of food.\n\nThe fact that I ate the entire enjera lining the platter seemed to please the waitress/owner.\n\nThe soft-drink apparently didn't come with refills, but the ice-water was free.\n\nService was cheerful and friendly, but not quite as attentive as what most Westerners are used to. She could have come by the table a couple more times. When she cleared the platter and clay pot, she did not check back to see if I wanted more, or wanted dessert or the check. I went to the cash register to request the check. I don't know if that's standard operating procedure here (as it is in many authentic mexican restaurants).\n\nAmbience up front is okay. There are some Ethiopian decorations and pictures of Ethiopian children. There were two flat-screen TVs, with the sound off. Background music seemed Ethiopian. The floor and walls are nice, but the ceiling tiles reflect the el-cheapo strip mall.\n\nThere are 15 western-style tables-for-4 in the front area; and there's another section with the traditional Ehtiopian platter holders with more comfortable chairs, seating about 12.\n\nThe tables-for-4 have cloth tablecloths under a glass table-top, nice looking plastic flowers as a centerpiece, a paper napkin dispenser, salt shaker, toothpick jar, and what looks like a lime-juice squeeze-container.\n\nThe men's room reflected the age of the bulding, and needed remodeling, but was recently painted, and was very clean.\n\nI'll have to go back to Abysinnia to compare, but if memory serves, I like the food here better.\n\nAlthough it's VERY easy to get to, literally just a stone's throw from the West Washington Street exit of I-465, the location here is terrible for a restaurant. Morris Street dead-end's here. Therefore, no drive by's except for the people who live in the apartment complex behind this strip mall. You just don't see this from Washington Street or the main part of Morris. Unless they get tons of word-of-mouth, they'll fold just like previous restaurants at this location.\n\nBottom line: Worthy of patronage. Worth going out of your way for. Ambience won't impress, but the food and sweetness of the staff is definitely good enough for the boss/wife/gf/inlaws/etc.", "This was my first experience at an Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurant. As someone else mentioned, the service was more than just friendly it was familial. They even started teaching me Tigrinya. The food was superb and I walked away with a full stomach and a great memory. I plan on returning as often as possible.", "Very cool ethnic experience! If you find various cultures interesting, it's fun to sit at the cultural tables. The food was tasty, but the overall experience was the neatest part. Definitely try the \"coffee.\" They call it \"coffee,\" but it's so much more than just a cup of coffee after dinner. It's a big deal...for a small price. Owner/server very friendly and chatty. Only thing to change would be the lighting. Green bulbs were installed over the cultural tables, which washed out the color from the food and decor.", "I think I'll stick with Abyssynia, as they're on my side of town, but this place is definitely worth coming to if you're on the west side. I really liked their cabbage & yellow lentils. The gommen was better at Abyssynia, as is the berbere lentils. Friendly service, though, even though they got my friend's order wrong & didn't understand that he wanted his kitfo raw. He ate it anyway & said it was tasty, but would've preferred the raw meat.", "My husband and I like to find different restaurants and this is a Diamond in the Rough! Can be difficult to find if you do not know your way, suggest Mapquest before you go. You will not regret your trip here.\n\nWe had the Ethiopian Honey Wine. Recommend highly! The owners talked to us and explained how the bread and food is made, served, etc. Very nice people. \n\nWe ordered the appetizer Vegitarian Sumbassa (spelling). VERY GOOD! We also ordered the Major's Combination to try a little bit of everything they offer. Lamb, Chicken, two types of Beef, Lentils, Potatos, Cabbage, House Salad, Collared Greens-- All EXCELLENT. Excellent portion sizes- great prices!\n\nWill definitely return and take many friends!!!!", "Great food and very courteous staff!!! It was our first time here, and we will surely go there again. They have both table seating and traditional seating. Because of the odd restaurant location, I wasn't surprised to see just two tables occupied on a friday night. \nWe had the combination meal, which had two stew dishes of lamb and one chicken leg+ egg in gravy and a sampler of 6 different veggies served with enjera (traditional bread). I think it is a good choice for first timers like us who are keen on sampling a variety of dishes. Food was very flavourful without being overwhelmingly spicy. \nServer was very polite and offered us a complimentary pot of tea. \nOverall a very good experience.", "One of my favorite Ethiopian places in all of the US. It's so delicious! \n\nThe biggest problem for Major is that if you weren't looking for them, you'd never find them. They're just inside 465 on Washington and Morris, and you are missing out if you don't seek them out. As I come in groups of three or more, I've never order anything other than the Combination with extra Doro Wat. And Sambussa for an appetizer. I can't believe how we're almost always the only people in the restaurant, but it thrives. I'd support it every day if I lived on the west side. \n\nHere's a typical experience: New friend(s), unaccustomed to Ethiopian. They're unsure when we choose to sit at the stage tables with the giant baskets. We order the beef sambussas as an appetizer, and various Ehtiopian beers to drink. We chat while we wait, then everyone cautiously says the sambussa is ridiculously good. Then we get the combination, with extra dorowat, (get one for every 4-5 people) and everyone looks at us funny. We dig in, using the injera as our utensil to scoop up the delicious food. Others join in, until they're moaning because they're so full. We all finish almost the entire plate, and can't even save room for the delicious Ethiopian coffee dessert because the injera has filled our stomachs. We waddle out and talk the whole car-ride home how unexpectedly good that was. \n\nSeriously. You want to impress friends? Take them here. It's different, it's varied, and it's freaking delicious. The servers are friendly and will help you out if you don't know what to eat. (But get the combination if you don't know, there will be something you like.) It's an experience and it's good food. You can't go wrong." ]	[ 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 5 ]	4.6
4wep1OfeJbpz0DvBsoDdVg	[ "Was just built over christmas break and my friend decided we'd go there for her birthday. I had no idea where this place was located (new building, tucked away perfectly), but we found it easily.\n\nOnce I walked in I knew this place would be awesome. Bar to the side as you walk in and staring at a wood fired pizza oven... delicious. \n\nAwesome selection of beer choices as well as a nice pizza menu! The waitress recommended a few things and was right on the money. I went ahead and ordered the Buffalo chicken pizza, and tried my friend's Mushroom pizza. Both were awesome.\n\nReasonably priced, and nice atmostphere. Wasn't rushed out at all, not bad service either!", "Wow!! What an unbelievable addition to Edwardsville. We are thrilled to have it here. The food and atmosphere is outstanding. \n\nPeel opened right around Christmas and its now mid-January and we have been there no less than half a dozen times. We would go more if we thought we could easily get a seat.\n\nThe wood-fired pizza is amazing. There are so many different fabulous choices, and we've tried many, that I can't say which is my favorite. Really, it depends on my mood. \n\nThe spinach salad is amazing and I really enjoy a meal of this salad with the prosciutto dippers (dip in three different sauces - balsamic vinegar, marinara and a cheese sauce) on the side.\n\nAll three of my kids agree that the macaroni and cheese (homemade) is hands down the best in the area, and I must say, I've been tempted to order it for myself from time to time. \n\nWe have become regulars here. My only complaint is with regards to the size - I wish it were bigger so the wait was not so ridiculous and it does not accomodate large parties well. I would also love to see a delivery business from Peel (PLEASE??). I look forward to the spring and summer when the outdoor patio will be open.", "Along a beautifully wooded section of E'ville's new south main extension, a rare curb cut opens into a small shopping plaza. Both parking and seating areas are on the small side, which felt rather cozy when we arrived about 5 pm on a snowy Friday. When we left around 6 pm, the bar area near the door was packed with people shoulder-to-shoulder, and cars were idling in the lot waiting for an open space. \n The name \"Peel\" is taken from a long-handled spade-shaped wooden tool, which is used in this establishment for placing or removing items from the 800-degree wood-fired oven. The oven is the focal point in a relatively open design. I enjoyed the view and closeness of the oven on a winter night, but wondered how it might feel on a humid summer evening.\n We tried a few different personal-size pizzas offered with creative combinations of toppings. Before pizza, the antipasto arrived on a large platter with a fine assortment of meats, cheeses, olives, mushrooms, and garlic. There was also a bowl of the best pesto I've been served in a restaurant: not too heavy on the garlic and cheese, and lots of fresh basil flavor.\n The wait staff was friendly and attentive, but a bit unfocused and forgetful. Our drinks arrived about 15 minutes after the food. The place WAS full, and the staff probably a bit overwhelmed by all the traffic they're receiving in these first few months of business. If you want to linger and really enjoy your time at Peel, you might want to try it out in early or mid-afternoon.", "This place is amazing. Hands down, some of the best pizza and salads I've ever had. You won't be sorry. The chefs/owners are fanatics about quality. I agree with Jessica H. - the spinach salad is incredible. Fair prices for top-notch quality. Wings are very good (different, but good). Lots of luck finding a table at prime supper times! I'm sooooo glad we have this place in Edwardsville. A perfect fit.", "I had heard so much hype about Peel, and boy Peel did not let me down. Even despite a long-ish wait, it was well worth the visit. I appreciated the moderate prices, fresh fresh fresh ingredients, great service, and of course delicious pizza! We had the wood fired goat cheese app, a prosciutto pizza, and diet dr. pepper (my favorite). They had a great beer selection as well. \n\nThis is one of the few places in Edwardsville that isn't a chain and that hasn't been around for forever. It has a very California feel. it's comfortable, cozy and well worth a visit. I can't wait to go back and try the Wood Fired Wings and Hot Brown pizza! \n\nEdwardsville is on the up-and-up, my friends!", "I really like this place. It is always packed when we go in, even on the weekdays. But it seems to quiet down around 8.30-9. The pizzas are really good, the salads too and I've also had the thai chicken wings which were also delicious!\nIt's a great little place to have in the area.", "On this second visit, I enjoyed the flavorful prosciutto, which is a primary ingredient in on an 11-inch pizza with fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic, fontina, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh rosemary (now there's a creative topping combination). Even more impressive was the sauce on the wood-fired chicken mozzarella sandwich: basil aioli, velvety smooth and bursting with fresh basil flavour. Service was very good!", "I'm just happy we have something like this in smoke free IL. I only wish it was bigger. I went on a Friday (3-21-10) between lunch & dinner at 3PM. I heard the wait can be long and I'm sure it's do to he size. The food gets prepared in just the right amount of time. The waitress answered all of my questions very well and in a very friendly manner as only us Abe-Landers can. She gave just the right amount of attention to an unbusy time. \n\nI couldn't eat meat since it is Lent. I so wanted to just dive into some sausage. So instead I took the Greek route. I had the Grecian pizza with Feta cheese, baby spinach, roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions, sun-dried tomato pesto. and Mixed Greens with Kalamata olives, artichokes, feta, red onions, roma tomatoes, smoked tomato vinaigrette. \n\nThe crust of the pizza is exactly what you get in Italy and the lil charred sections on bottom are great. However, the best part was the center of the pizza where all the flavors melt together. I would fold it in half and eat that way. The outter rim of the crust although good, needs a lil something. I ended up dipping it in my extra tomato vinaigrette. \n\nThe tomato vinaigrette is good and I can't really write anything bad about but something is missing. I simply love tomatoes so anything made with them are a go for me. I couldn't figure it out though. It was a lil bland but I still liked it. The greens may have been too strong for that type of dressing or something. I think it needed a lil more feta. Any who, I liked it but can't put my finger on what's missing. Both the pizza and salad will be great choices on a hot 100F 100% humidity day. The food is hearty but light. \n\nI definitely want to go back and try anything with truffle oil and procuitto. The breadsticks sounds heavenly and because the crust is so good, I bet the sandwiches will be killer too. It's a lil pricier than usual, but the quality of food is very good so I'm ok with that once in a while. \n\nThe only thing I really didn't care for too much is that they charged you $1.50 for about 3 or 4 tablespoons of fresh grated parmesan cheese. I needed something a lil more salty on my pizza (they probably dont cook with a lof of salt which is good!) The waitress told me that before I ordered but I thought it was a bit odd considering the food they serve. It should be in the included in the price of the food. Also, the peach bellini well needed more peach so I will not order that again. It tasty mostly like seltzer and needed stirred everytime before I drank it. So I'd stick to other soft drinks. Still I can't wait to go back to try other items on teh menu.\n\nAll in all, half salad, bellini, pizza cost around $21 So be prepared. However, again the quality is good. If you want to save a few dollars, splitting a pizza and two people eating thier own half salad would be enough food. The tables are just far enough away from each other so I love that. Being on top of each other can be annoying. However, the bench seating is a lil high for the tables. I thought that was odd since I'm only 5' 5\". I hope this place gets bigger. The patio and surrounding woodland area is going to be fantasitc. They better include some citronella though!", "Are you a pair pursuing a new pizza purveyor, but puzzled by Peel's menu? On a first visit, you won't go wrong with two 11-inch pizzas and a couple of small salads. The basic house is just fine with coppa ham and a sweet vinaigrette, but there are at least four other choices. Share a \"Jerk Chicken\" pizza (wood-fired chicken, mozzarella, black beans, mango BBQ glaze, mango, cilantro), very filling, and a \"Prosciutto\" pizza (Prosciutto - obviously!-- fingerling potatoes, roasted garlic, fontina, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary), lovely garlic and rosemary flavor. Trinity Oaks Cabernet (St. Helena, Napa) not only is a decent value, but also comes with the environmentally friendly promise of \"buy a bottle, and we'll plant a tree.\" Need gluten-free? Bring your own crust, and you'll be accommodated. Great meal tonight, and not too crowded.", "I knew we were in for it when we walked in and my husband saw the huge variety of beers on tap. I resigned myself to not try talking to him until we were seated, as he spent the short wait for our table eyeballing the various taps like a 15 year old at Hooters. In other words, lots of beer to choose from, all with the appropriate shape and size of glass to optimize your drinking experience. (I can't wait to go back when I can have a drink!) \n\nPeel was great. I had the prosciutto pizza (salty, just the right amount of thyme, huge cloves of sweet roasted garlic, perfect), and my husband had the jerk chicken pizza (sweet mango, light finish), and our table split the gelato trio. Our friends each had a salad and those looked incredible, too. Nice and fresh! I will definitely get one next time I am at Peel. Which will be soon, trust me.\n\nWe also got to sit out on the small patio which I highly recommend. When will more places on this side of the river include outdoor seating at their establishments?? It's like the best way to enjoy a meal ever. \n\nAnd just in case you were wondering (from their website):\n\nA Peel is \"a usually long-handled spade-shaped instrument that is used chiefly by bakers for getting something (as bread or pies) into or out of the oven.\" \n\n~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary" ]	[ 4, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4 ]	4.24
fPVw_wHn85lccdTyMrcsZQ	[ "This is a really good place to eat and hang out, or just play pool and have a few drinks. Live bands on the weekends and a really good atmosphere.", "Great Place, Great Food, Great Service, Great Atmosphere.....Outside patio with live entertainment on weekend.", "Best Bar Food around. Wings and Nachos are the best. Decent deals on drinks too.", "Mediocre food and slow, inattentive service. The oysters had no fresh taste whatsoever. In fact, the flavor was almost... chemical in nature. Gross.\n\nThere are no non-smoking areas available. Really disappointing.", "Nice dive atmosphere with limited menu and overpriced beer on tap. I had an ok Cuban sandwich with nicely crisp fries.", "We liked it! It's a bar so don't expect anything fancy and if you want quick service, don't go when it's packed. That's fine by me since I have an 11yo ADHD kid and like to avoid the crowds. The menu is small but drinks and food were good. Service was friendly and mostly prompt, just a bit of a delay between oyster appetizer and the main course. Wings were great! We had a good time other than Jonathan almost being eaten by a shark (see pic). We had to leave before the band started playing but I'll be back to get the full experience.", "The WORST oyster experience of my life!!! The WORST...\nIt does not give me pleasure to write bad reviews, however, I am an oyster fan-it's one of my favorite foods-and I had no idea oysters could be as disgusting as these were... Their raw and steamed oysters were dry, discolored, and did not taste like oysters should taste at all!!\nTo top it all off, what \"oyster place\" JUST has oysters and no other seafood-shrimp, crab, not even soup!! This place was so bad that I had to have a second dinner just to get the nasty taste out of my mouth.. So gross!! This place should stop selling oysters and just stick to being a bar before they get someone seriously sick!", "I've always had a good time at Gaspar's. Granted, I always have a good time anywhere, so salt that. I've learned things here, being the closest bar to my base of operations I've found out much and more about the businesses of Temple Terrace. I know which places are roachy and those that have a bit of bleach. I know who the most evil business owner is and where porn stars go to...flummox? Great people, but I've found that to be the rule in Florida. People are great. \n\nThe food... I've only had \"grouper\" nuggets and fries. The nuggets were tough enough to call a motorcycle tire \"pussy\". The fries were nice, masticated in two chews, reprieve as it were. They served the purpose of bar food and extended my drinking time. Oh, and what a time it was...", "Had a great time here! Great Hot Wings, and Margaritas. Our Bartender was AWESOME! I so regret not getting his name. The place was clean, there was Pool, Darts, Karaoke... I really liked the atmosphere. \n\nGive it a shot!", "While I go here often, I have never received amazing service, but the food is always really good... oysters are amazing and the wings with their super chunky bleu cheese is delicious. The owner is a little rude at times, but the manager is really nice. I like how they have karaoke every night. Be careful what you order on certain nights because if you don't ask for what is on special you will be surprised when you get your check. Usually we get what they have on special and our tab is not over 40$ with food and all. I have never seen them add 18% on to any check that I have ever received. I saw some other person griping about that. I'm sure they would do it if they thought you weren't going to tip well or you had a big group. But on the other hand, some of the staff kind of sucks even though they are all nice. I like this neighborhood bar and i will keep coming!" ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 1, 3, 4, 1, 3, 4, 3 ]	3.28
b5EFmhN5S4DDlpxkku8VBw	[ "Dinner for two at the New Mr Ed's Oyster Bar and Fish House last night. I understand this was the longstanding Bozo's restaurant - the sign in front suggest oyster shucking on the site since 1979. \n\nTypical Mr's Eds - classy decor, lots of TVs, good Creole/Cajun menu, good service - this is kind of like the old Creole Grill, but larger. \n\nLots of parking, someone to meet you at the door. The first thing to get your attention is the blue glow. You'll see what I mean. The second in the long granite bar. Two dining rooms, both are set up so you can watch the football game from any seat (or not). There is also outdoor seating which looked nice, but was closed when we visited. \n\nService is quick, friendly, kept the glasses full. However, they were helpless to do anything with LSU's sloppy first half play - very disappointing. \n\nFeeling adventurous, we took a shot on the Buffalo Oysters - deep fried oysters served on the shell with Buffalo wing sauce and blue cheese. I say adventurous because there are some horrendous wing sauces advertised as \"Buffalo sauce\" in New Orleans. This turned out to be a decent rendition of Frank and Theresa's recipe - they need to serve some bread with this appetizer so you can mop up that liquid gold. \n\nTurtle soup was real good, a more tomatoee (how do you spell that?) version than the classic. Spicy Jambalaya, stuffed shrimp were all top 10% versions. Serving sizes were more than I needed. \n\nFinished the evening at the bar - very comfortable space to sit, drink, eat and socialize. \n\nI've never had a bad meal at a Mr. Ed's Restaurant - the string continues. I will be back. $85 for two including drinks and tip.", "The renovation is outstanding! The menu is quiet extensive and everyone enjoyed what they had. My charbroiled oysters were as good or better than Drago's. Food is upper moderate in price. My real complaint was with the drink prices. $8-$9 for call brands is a bit steep especially when the pour is not generous. Two cocktails and a tip and you've killed $20!", "The menu is very diverse and should certainly provide an option for any diner -seafood, chicken, beef, burgers, po-boys, salads, soups. We went for lunch and sat at the bar, an option we regularly choose at restaurants. We ordered the BBQ shrimp po-boy and BBQ shrimp and grits. Both were very good. The lunch items ranged from $10-15. The dinner items are $14 and up. One of the highlights that will cause me to return - a nice covered deck for outside dining! Considering this is also walking distance from home, I'm sure we will be regulars.", "Mr. Ed's does justice to the Bozo's recipe for fried oysters and adds many of the items that you expect from a typical Mr. Ed's. Both the raw and charbroiled oysters were great as well. Two thumbs up!", "Yes, we were impressed with the very nicely done exterior and interior, but we were disappointed in the prices, relative to the portions and sides. Neither plate came with a green salad (only potato salad). My crab meat-stuffed shrimp plate ($18.95) was good, but one only gets four shrimp with potato salad. The other order was a super-sized (so called) Seafood Platter, with fried fish, oyster, shrimp, and a stuffed crab. My dinner mates remarked that the food was good, but they were also a bit disappointed, especially considering what he have experienced at other New Orleans seafood restaurants. The food was not dull, and was reasonable well seasoned, however. But, I found the tartar sauce to be particularly bad- just overwrought with sweet pickle. We three decided that we would score it a \"C+\" (high average). The bar scene and overall ambiance were very nice. RJT", "Very good charbroiled oysters!! The best I think I have ever had!! The rest of the food was good but not fantastic. Got the \"super seafood platter\" and it was very good and was more than enough food. I thought the fried food was a bit on the unseasoned side though. We like our seasoning down here in NOLA so it was a bit on the bland side. Server seemed a little overwhelmed and was slow to bring us drinks. Overall... A good experience though. Great looking place!", "Food is very good, however, the portion sizes are not :( Our most recent visit consisted of $20 per plate and did not get a choice of side or a salad with any of them. The Shrimp and Grits came with four shrimp. The Shrimp Scampie also had the same number of shrimp. If you order the Crawfish Etouffee, you will leave hungry. It was $18, came in a very shallow bowl and consisted of mostly rice and very little Etoufee. No side was included on any of the above dishes which is sad. The prices are high for what you get. This is shocking because all the other Mr. Ed's restraunts are an excellent deal and a much better value (except The Cheeseburger one). I have also had the $21 flounder which also did not come with salad or side choice. It came with a veggie/squash mix :/ Stick to the Mr. Ed's in Kenner or Bucktown for great portion sizes and better pricing. Or ask for a kid's plate because my niece receieved more pasta for $5 than any of the adult dishes lol :O I hope they get their act together.", "Good broiled oysters. Fried oyster Spinach salad BUT only six fried oysters. There are nearby seafood restaurants that load up your plate with great fried oysters. Overall good food.", "Food is very good, however, the portion sizes are not :( Our most recent visit consisted of $20 per plate and did not have a side or a salad with any of them. The Shrimp and Grits came with four shrimp. The Shrimp Scampie also had the same number of shrimp. If you order the Crawfish Etouffee, you will leave hungry. It was $18, came in a very shallow bowl and consisted of mostly rice and very little Etoufee. No side was included on any of the above dishes which is sad. The prices are high for what you get. This is shocking because all the other Mr. Ed's restraunts are an excellent deal and a much better value (except The Cheeseburger one). I have also had the $21 flounder which also did not come with salad or side choice. It came with a veggie/squash mix :/ If it would not have been for the portion size, I would have rated it higher because like I said, it's very good. I'll stick to the Mr. Ed's in Kenner and Bucktown.", "Have been in Louisiana for six days now, and finally found a place with great service. We were seated right away with a drink order in minuets. The oyster were so fresh and loved being able to make my out cocktail sauce. My shrimp and grits were delicious, and they did not skimp on the shrimp. Would definitely come again." ]	[ 4, 4, 4, 5, 2, 3, 2, 3, 3, 4 ]	3.6
RBCtHLVvc230q8zkRWIoyQ	[ "We were so excited to hear that a bakery/coffee shop opened in our area that we probably would have liked anything decent. But Creme Brûlée is not just decent -- it's a gem with excellent pastries, the friendliest owner, Armando, and low prices. The muffins ($1 each) are soft, tasty and filled with whatever you like (in our case, chocolate chips), the almond brioche was both moist and flaky and the sample of chocolate walnut pistachio cookie and pumpkin muffin show the pastry skills behind this little corner cafe. My husband's review : buttery, flaky, fantastic. \n\nComing soon -- healthy options. For now, he offers a few salad/sandwich options for $8.\n\nLocals and non-locals, please \"shop small\" and support this Indy business.", "This place has incredible pastries. The super-friendly owner/chef, Armando, has serious talent, and you can tell that he's only working with fresh ingredients. Every item I've tried has been spot-on, clearly made from scratch. Even his juices are fresh squeezed. The mixed nut danishes are irresistible, even for someone like me who doesn't really like sweets. He told me his brothers will be joining him soon to add fresh bread and bistro fare to the shop. I think this place is going to become more than just a great local spot. I highly recommend trying it now before there's a line out the door.", "Just stopped by this new bakery and ordered two items, the chocolate mousse tart and the tiramisu. The chocolate mousse was really delicious!! I didn't have the highest of hopes when I went in because I think it's hard to make good French desserts but was really happily surprised! Absolutely delicious and I will definitely be back for special events (or a casual treat!). The tiramisu was yummy but not as good as the chocolate mousse cake. The owner was very nice and I look forward to returning!", "What an awesome addition to Pennsport! Very authentic French pastries that remind me of my trip to Paris, France. Armando the owner has been the head pastry chef at restaurants and his quality is top notch. It's their third week in business, and Armando has grand plans to expand the business and bring more French cuisine and become a bistro. \n\nThis is an absolute must for anyone who loves great desserts. I'm beyond excited to be a five minute walk away!", "Literally followed my nose to this cosy little spot. The very friendly owner took time out of doing prep in the back to explain everything he had on offer. I had an orange brioche and an iced coffee, both of which hit the spot.", "Super excited to have this gem in the area! Stopped in on a Friday morning for a sweet breakfast treat. I was greeted first by the pleasant smell of baked goods, then by the owner who couldn't have been more gracious and friendly! He took time to explain everything that he had to offer. Although I wanted to buy the entire display, I chose an almond brioche which was absolutely amazing, as well as a few others to take home after work!!! Awesome place, Im sure to be a regular!", "This is a gem! The pasteries and cakes are so good... And the chocolate mousse cake.....amazing! Also, the almond balls are addictive! I hope folks support them! They are such an asset to the neighborhood!", "We were early for the Night Market in Pennsport tonight, so we walked around the surrounding neighborhood hoping to find some place for coffee. Well, we found it and more--the nicest little patisserie where everything is made from scratch. We had delicious iced coffee and at the owner, Armando's, recommendation we tried the mixed nut danish. And, now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever actually had a homemade danish before--no resemblance whatsoever to the usual variety--this one was almost like a croissant in texture After tasting one of his butter cookies, we each took home a bag. I wish Armando loads of success. Delicious pastry and low prices----I wish I lived a lot closer!", "Super excited to have this gem in the area! Stopped in on a Friday morning for a sweet breakfast treat. I was greeted first by the pleasant smell of baked goods, then by the owner who couldn't have been more gracious and friendly! He took time to explain everything that he had to offer. Although I wanted to buy the entire display, I chose an almond brioche which was absolutely amazing, as well as a few others to take home after work!!! Awesome place, Im sure to be a regular!", "Super delicious food, wonderful host, good prices.\n\nCreme Brulee opened up recently in our neighborhood. Due to my sweet tooth tendencies, thanks to my Middle Eastern background, we've visited Creme Brulee a few times for takeout pastries and cookies. One word about the sweets: ADDICTIVE! \n\nToday we tried their brunch for the first time. The food was magnificent. We had the shakshouka and the Creme Brulee omelet. They both we very delicious. The shakshouka is very authentic, and Armando took the omelet to another level.\n\nAnd speaking of Armando, he is a wonderful host. You can't go wrong with Creme Brulee's food or sweets." ]	[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]	4.82
bKNULviFM4ayuSwq809DIA	[ "Ok, no lie, this may be the best cheesesteak in Philly. I will be going back shortly to verfiy my previous findings, but so far, it is WAY up in the rankings. I like the \"South Philly\" feel of it (even though it may or may not technically be in South Philly) compared to the new Shank's uptown. The roll (ask for seeded) was perfect for the salty, meaty, cheesy goodness inside. A perfect amount of grease, and you can tack on a soda for a $7.50 lunch special. I am all about it. You should be too. Especially once the weather gets nicer, I will be making this a frequent stop after weekend bike rides. I am really excited for Shank's to have come to this spot, as I had never ventured there before. Give it a try, it's definitely worth it.", "The roast pork sandwich is absolutely awesome. Easy to find, easy to park, easy to eat way too much. Real South Philly style food and very clean. Save your trip to 9th and Passyunk unless you need a neon tan", "If heaven has sandwiches, Shank's would do the catering.\n\nRoast beef and sharp provolone with broccoli rabe? Amazing. The only way they could improve it is to give you a wristband to catch the grease dripping down your hand as you devour his Hoaginess.\n\nThe balsamic chicken is not to be missed.", "Stopped by Shanks on a Saturday evening to pick up some dinner. The Roast Pork Italiano and Grilled Balsamic Chicken, also some cajun fries. The fries were awesome, they could have used some more cajun seasoning but they were thin crinkle cut exactly like Chickies and Petes. The sandwiches were big and delicious, everything was very fresh. We were able to eat by the water at the outside tables it was a great experience overall. Also prices aren't too shabby.", "Great Sandwichs from the Cheese Steaks to the Grilled chicken Balsamic. The Italiano is great also. Never had a bad sandwich here, just Philly Perfection of making a good meal.", "Had no idea this was here. The only time I gave Pier 40 a thought was when I rented a Budget truck last summer. \n\nBut now, there's this cheerful sandwich stand with quite a respectable picnic area - even more charming if you're into the whole industrial thing, which I am (looks out over the rear of the Coast Guard station). It's also far enough off Delaware Ave to avoid exhaust fumes. Easy access and plentiful parking to boot. \n\nThe menu holds everything you would want out of a sandwich stand. I ordered the Shank's Veggie with fried eggplant with broccoli rabe, spinach, roasted peppers, mushrooms and sharp provolone. I think my friend ordered the Chicken Cutlet Italiano, or if it wasn't, it was something very similar. I was so enamored of my sandwich that all else floated right out of my head. \n\nI'll pop this up to four stars if the fries step it up a notch. I highly suspect my crab fries were of the frozen Ore-Ida variety, and did not have near enough Old Bay. I'd be happy to see that changed. \n\nBut, fries aside, I'll certainly be back - the sandwich was heavenly. \n\nOne note - when your sandwich is ready, your name is called through the loudspeaker facing the outside tables. Do not stand next to the loudspeaker, your eardrums may never recover, but at least you'll never miss your sandwich.", "But , Get the right thing or you're losing stars fast. I love Shanks. It's the best cutlet sandwich I may've ever had. It's thick properly pounded cutlets breaded just-right. You'll never worry about a question mark in these cutlets, they are good eats. The Rabe is so good. It's crunchy, bitter, and reminds you of a fresh batch. It's a major deal for me to have my sandwich on the proper bread. Shank's uses Liscios, which I think sucks. I always call to check and make sure. I don't recommend anything else. I am extremely satisfied with the Cutlet italiano, and I would put it up to any best sandwich.", "I don't get it. The roast beef with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe really had nothing going for it except for its size. It is really big.\n\nI suppose if you like unfathomably hard bread and unremarkable, tough roast beef that repeatedly catches between your teeth and makes you wish you'd gone to the grocery store for your meat to make it yourself instead, you might like this sandwich. Yeah that might have been a little bit of a run on sentence but that's how strongly I feel about my high expectations which were unmet.\n\nOn the action-movie-parallel-satisfaction scale, this establishment is Pay It Forward.", "Simply one of my favorite quick-stop sandwich shops, bar none. \n\nLocated on the (not really) scenic Delaware River waterfront in South Philly, Shank's offers a variety of huge, Italian-inspired sandwiches. \n\nLet's start with the most popular sandwich, the Roast Pork Italian. Delicious. Another reviewer said that it lacked flavor; with all due respect, I couldn't disagree more. The provolone is sharp and bitter. The pork is slightly spicy without being greasy, a rare feat for this sandwich. The greens are moist. The roll is crusty and soft, yet holds up to the monstrous quantity of its contents. \n\nMy fiance, a vegetarian, also loves this place. She gets the Eggplant Parmigiana sandwich. According to her, the eggplant is thin and crispy. The cheese and sauce are in perfect quantity. As a veteran of these eggplant sandwiches, she claims this to be rare, as often the eggplant is drowned out by the other ingredients. \n\nThe mozzarella sticks are tasty. Again, not a touch greasy. \n\nAnother thing- their breakfast sandwiches are out of this world.", "It's located where? Blink and you pass this place. Situated in a nondescript parking lot off Del Avenue, this joint looks much like a shack or trailer from the outside. \n\nGiving them props for putting the effort into their menu. VERY good chicken cutlet & chicken cheesesteaks. They have decent seating outside if the weather cooperates. Quick service, good deal. A MUST to pickup for the Birds or Phils game." ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 3, 5, 2, 4, 3 ]	3.66
hu9biToB-LA9VQGKPACffw	[ "Yuuuuum, super good pizza, awesome crust, soo yummy and not pricey!\nI love Zeko's.\nSo yummy. \nTry it out, you won't regret it.", "One of the two best pizza places in Clearwater. Consistent, fresh, the crust is always perfect, and the price is right. No reason to ruin your night eating garbage pizza when Zekos is always excellent.", "After leaving the beach, my boyfriend and I were starving and we were looking for something fast and cheap to eat. All the food places around the beach were overpriced and crowded, so we drove around to find something, and saw zekos' sign for \"$3.99 for 2 slices of pizza and a drink\". We quickly went in and picked up a couple slices and devoured them. The pizza crust was really crispy and yummy. Even my boyfriend, the pizza crust hater, enjoyed it. We left satisfied and happy.", "Best pizza I've had in clearwater. If your visiting and don't give this place a shot you will be missing out! I'm from NY and haven't had a better pizza there than this pizza!", "This is easily the best pizza place in Clearwater. I went at least once a week (and usually more) while I lived there. The people were always friendly and had great conversations. The lunch special is a great value, and the pizza is delicious. Don't just stop there though. Try the subs are excellent (I especially love the meatball & cheesesteak), and the appetizers are always perfect.\n\nIf you're ever in Clearwater, there's a lot of pizza places to choose from, but make sure you stop by Zeko's. You won't regret it.", "If you're looking for authentic New York pizza, give Zeko's a try. Note, I'm not talking about the fancier coal oven places, but the basic corner pizzeria that's found on virtually ever corner in NYC. It's the closest I've found to this type of pie here in Florida. Prices are reasonable too.", "When we get pizza it's usually from Cappy's as we love there Chicago style pizza. When I'm in the mood for NY style pizza Zekos is my go to place. I am probably going to get hate mail but the veal parm sandwich at Zekos is amazing....the veal is tender with a thin coating of breading and the right amount of sauce. I will cut this review short as I am now crazing there veal parm sandwich.", "Of course in the mood for a few slices of Sicilian but of course I am disappointed yet again with another place doesn't not offer it. \n\nSo I settled and ordered the 2 slices with a can of soda for $4. The \"NY\" style Pizza was just above average. Slices were not NY style in size more like 1/2 the size of a true NY style. Taste was decent good crunch , sauce a bit sweet but overly not bad at all. If your looking for a quick bite of almost NY style for under $5 then this your destination.", "Great NYC-style slices. They aren't huge like New York slices, but they taste like it and they're cheap. I came back to hit the special again -- 2 slices and a drink for $3.99! I even added pepperoni and mushrooms to one slice and it was still just FIVE BUCKS!", "We have been trying to find a great pizza place since we moved here. Had it tonight And it was soooo good and fresh and delicious! This will be \"our place\" to order from!" ]	[ 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 4, 3, 5, 5 ]	4
tXKRz7JNNcIL_MgrNN_kBg	[ "Saw this on Food Network's \"Best Thing I Ever Ate\" dessert special. One of the chefs/TV personalities (Delilah Winder) on there said this place had the best pie she ever had - a decadent Triple Coconut Cream pie. Considering how rich and fancy the dessert looked on TV, I expected this place to be a fine dining seafood establishment complete with snooty accents and waiters who fold up your napkins when you get up to pee.\n\nSo imagine my surprise when we roll up to a bonafide suburban strip mall and see the Ritz Seafood sign. Now double that surprise when I walk inside and see only a Chinese and Korean lady in there, busy prepping vegetables on one of the restaurant tables. Kitschy oriental decorations were mounted on the walls. A large handwritten sign that advertised their pre-fixe dinners for $20 greeted us at the register counter. Did I walk into a subpar Asian restaurant? I mean, all that was missing was the huge fish tank in the front lobby. I actually had to double check the windows, which had awards and newspaper clippings about their Triple Coconut Cream Pie. Hmm, interesting. \n\nWe cautiously order the pie, and expect the worst considering the environment. Our thawed slice comes out only moments later, and it sure does look like the one described on TV. Our worries are erased after one bite. WOW! That is one darn good slice of pie. The light creamy yet fluffy texture of the coconut cream is accented by the grainy texture of the coconut pieces. The thick shavings of white chocolate blend perfectly with the crumbly crust....I am not normally a white chocolate fan, but whatever they use here was fantastic.\n\nI'm still not sure what, how, or why Delilah ever found and stumbled into this place, but I sure am glad! Not sure how the rest of the restaurant meals fare, but the dessert alone warrants five stars!", "Absolutely love the food at this restaurant however I have taken away one star due to the ambiance. Could definitely use a makeover and lighting is horrible. Too bright. \nRecommend the Bang bang shrip appetizer and any special app and/or dinner entre is always excellent.\nChef Dan is the most amazing pastry chef! Try either the dessert bento box or the famous coconut cream pie (enough for 2)!", "I've only had their coconut cream pie, which was incredible (and I don't even like coconut cream pie)! It's pricey but worth the price. They use real coconut that they roast and shave themselves.", "Can't really say anything about the food cause I didn't try it. But let me tell you....BEST coconut cream pie! Pretty expensive but well worth it!", "Absolutely delicious food & the pie is outrageous. Unfortunately, lost two stars for cleanliness...the place needs some serious cleanup. Obvious crumbs and stuff all over the floors in the dining room & the narrow passage to the bathrooms (also need sweeping and mopping) reveals a bunch of stuff like an old, very dusty television and other junk that needs to be removed. The best thing I ever ate needs to be in a much cleaner place & I hope it will be next time I go there!", "Just reviewing the White Chocolate Coconut Cream pie, after seeing it featured on TBTIEA on Food Network. Got a piece to go, and the price is a salty $8. But wow, it takes pie to a Whole Nuther Level. I couldn't eat the whole piece right away because it was so big.", "I brought my friend here because he is a HUGE fan of coconuts and since the white chocolate coconut cream pie was on the food network, I thought it was a great idea. \n\nI was not disappointed at all!! I'm not a big fan of cocnut but the pie was absolutely wonderful!!! I wish I had some right now. The rest of the food was nicely done. My fish was not overcooked and the chef's special, lobster mac and cheese was crack!! I would eat that twice...(who cares about carbs!)\n\nFrom the decor of the place (melting pot of random asian items), you would not expect the quality of food to come out of the kitchen. Check this place out if you want unpretentious yummy seafood!", "Had not been here in a while and took the family because they wanted the coconut cream pie. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. My wife had soft shell special with three crabs prepared three different ways. Excellent. I had the crab cakes which are all crab and very good. The girls had the tuna entree which was perfectly prepared medium rare.\nDesserts live up to reputation. Coconut cream pie was great and I liked the special preanut butter banana even more.\nIn non descript shopping center and lacking in atmosphere. Window needs a major clean-up and update but food comes through!", "Arrived here on recommendation from a friend. He insisted I try the coconut cream pie...even though I'm not a fan. My mom would have died for this pie. It was delicious even by my harsh standards. I recommend highly. \n\nA friend and I came here to enjoy a Friday night and the end of a hard week at work. The seating is a little too close for comfort. I felt like the married couple next to us was super bored with each other and felt the need to listen to our entire conversation. Annoying! \n\nOtherwise, I had the pan roasted black cod. The skin was so nicely caramelized...I never eat fish skin, but it was too delicious to waste. The risotto that came with it was bland and had a weird aftertaste. The broccoli was perfectly cooked. The dish my friend chose was not as successful. Tilapia with mango salsa. I would skip it. The bang bang shrimp were alright, though I much prefer Bonefish's version of it. We also had a mussel appetizer with great flavor...I wanted to sop up the juices. \n\nTheir selection of fish was extraordinary, and the clam bake with lobster tail they were serving on special looked amazing. I will return! There are more interesting things on the menu I want to try. :)", "Ritz Seafood is my favorite restaurant. If you like fish, don't even debate -- go immediately. Plates can get a bit pricey but they never ever disappoint. The waiters are always knowledgeable and attentive. Additionally, the fantastic chef is always willing to alter menu items for eating restrictions or pure desire. \nThough I love to taste others' meals I always find myself ordering the same thing. For my appetizer I get the Korean Style Calamari and my entree is always the Spicy Thai Style Devil Fish (it's a \"special\" but they always have it). \nThe Korean Style Calamari is marinated in a spicy rub then grilled (which is hard to pull off with squid but Ritz always cooks it to perfection) and served with scallion pancakes and a soy-based dipping sauce. it's not too spicy and it's simply decadent.\nThe Devil Fish is, in fact, my favorite dish overall, ever -- it's truly unbelievable. It's a whole fish, scored and wok fried. It's served covered with a spicy Korean barbecue sauce with a simple side of brown rice and veggies. It can tend to make you sweat so if you hate spicy food you can get it with a non-spicy version of the sauce which is almost as good.\nIt can get crowded, especially on Thursday - Sunday nights so call in advance for a reservation. Also, it's a BYOB so bring a nice bottle of wine or two." ]	[ 5, 4, 4, 5, 3, 5, 4, 4, 4, 5 ]	3.68
5RzJBfSJOQ8R9Rw61dYqdA	[ "This place is awesome. Bowling, bars, music, and most importantly FOOD! =) I was also very impressed with their food selection; the variety they have can satisfy any person in your groups cravings/tastebuds. The tuna in their crunchy ahi poke dip was delicious and fresh. Oh, and they also have good drinks that can be served in huge glass bowls. A little pricey, but good for sharing. You have to go there.", "What i like to call upscale bowling. My friend and I came here a while back and it's so advanced for a bowling alley. The night life seems pretty cool too from the few times I've went there to pick up food to go. The food is pretty good and I have enjoyed sushi and also french fries on seperate occassions. Unfortunately for me, they seem to be 21+ when it comes to bowling at night with music. \n\nSo it's a good place if you have the money to shell out.", "actually one of my more prefered places in channelside to hang out late night. music is good. crowd is fun. and while a little glammed out for bowling, still a good time.\n\nto be honest, being a draw as a late night spot hang out is not the reason i like it so much. my #1 reason to love this place has got to be the chive french fries - SO Delicious! try 'em and you'll understand", "Went here while visiting Tampa. It was... interesting. Noticed that there were a lot of people, especially for a Monday night. Interesting.\n\nDrank to our little hearts content, hello Raspberry Punch Bowl... the one floozy was the drink named, Super Bowl. It's like Grape Drink with a nasty after taste. Such a doozy considering the important name.\n\nManager was really nice, he took back the drink after everyone made the thizz face after the first sip.\n\nEveryone seemed to like the bowling. Cute and fun atmosphere.", "So I had to spend my birthday in Tampa (I know, boohoo, poor me), and since I didn't know the area very well, I depended on good ol' Yelpie to find me this place!\n\nLocated in this outdoor plaza type of mall that had a surprisingly large amount of people there, this place had everything I could ask for: bowling, food, drinks (and if I wanted, dancing, but I guess I didn't want because I didn't dance ha). Overall, it was a good time, and for a few hours, we bowled and ate and drank the night away before heading out to explore other parts of Tampa. Price wasn't too bad, food was decent, and the atmosphere was pretty fun on the Saturday night. If I'm ever back, I would definitely try to stop by here again.\n\nEdit: I just realized this is my 100th review!! How exciting! Well, it is also part 1 of maybe 3 reviews that I will write about places in Tampa, so enjoy!", "On the outset, let me admit: I hate Channelside. There's nothing that wonderful about it; in fact, it's \"Downtown Disney\" from Orlando shoved into a location that should've been much more interesting.\n\nI wonder if the initial meeting went like this:\n\n\"So, we have this untapped urban area, a place where we could incorporate aspects of land, sea, city life, and history. What should we put here?\"\n\n(Thoughtful pause.)\n\n\"A Bennigans! Wait! A Hooters!\"\n\nUgh.\n\nTo make up for my bias, I'm giving Splitsville three stars instead of the two that I feel they deserve. And this is with my rating of one star for most of Channelside.\n\nSo:\n\nSplitsville is the least boring of all the Channelside nightlife. It's got a fun, Swingers, old-school greaser vibe--I half expect actual bowling shirts and pompadours when I walk in. The decor is pretty fun and the bowling and pool are a great (if not ridiculously expensive) departure from the normal bar atmosphere of video screens, smoke, and delirious patrons. Somehow, there is a property of biology and physics that lets you drink MORE if you're actually doing something, like bowling, without getting sloppy drunk. Maybe that's worth the extra star.\n\nThe bartenders are professional, perfunctory, blase, and very restrained. You have to really overtip to get them out of that \"I will only give you .75 ounces per shot and only two shots unless you order a $12 double\" mentality. They might have specials, but I've never seen 'em.\n\nThe crowd is a mix of Hard Rock Casino implant-chic and Brandon Towne Center prozac-blotto. Half of the guys look like they'd rather be watching a race at home. Women clutch their purses and sip on fruity drinks with names.\n\nThe food is pretty good and only mildly greasy.\n\nSo, what I'm getting at: if you're forced to go to Channelside, or could possibly get others to pay for your drinks, go to Splitsville and you just might enjoy yourself, especially knowing that you've escaped a trip to Hooters.\n\n(Just suppress the urge to run screaming into the bay.)", "In my opinion, Splitsville is the only place that seems worthwhile. Granted I haven't been to every Channelside hot spot - but that mostly because nothing about Channelside in general really appeals to me.\n\nMoving on!\n\nThe basic idea around Splitsville is to blend a lot of alcohol, with some bowling, and some popular music. When my friend first told me about the place I told her the concept sounded lame but I decided to check it out anyway. To my surprise, I actually had a very good time ( mostly due to the amount of booze I had). I even got tipsy enough to dance on the little (and I do mean LITTLE) dance floor. \n\nThere is nothing really speculator about the place, but just about every time I've gone I've had fun. I think that it may also have to do with the people I've gone with that made the experiences fun. Either way, with the right people Splitsville can be a fun place to chill out, get tispy, maybe do some drunk bowling - whatever suits your fancy!", "This place gets ony my nerves a lot. I like that there is no cover charge but they easily make that up with drink charges. I do like their bowling ball bowls though lol they will getcha drunk! The problem with this place is the set up. Like if you wanna dance the dance floor is about 15 feet by 20 feet which is very very small. I do hate Channelside though so when I show up there (always forced) I have a bad attitude to begin with so maybe this effects my review.", "Splitsville was the only place at Channelside worth visiting. The entire complex has become destitute and downtrodden and should probably be razed. Splitsville is the lone exception. Although there was a 2-hour wait for the bowling lanes on an early Saturday afternoon, our group had a blast playing pool and having a couple (i.e., several) drinks. The bartenders and staff were very attentive and friendly, making sure that our drinks were never empty.\n\nThe calamari was outstanding!", "I love Splitsville! Can you say options: Bowling, Pool, Dancing, Eating, Drinking and Socializing. I love the eccentric menu. 2 great appetizers to rave about were the spicy edamame and the calamari." ]	[ 4, 4, 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 2, 4, 4 ]	3.54
GGgYoWnKOpRQ3S0Yl14uDw	[ "I am a lover of all things cheese and when I heard this grilled cheese stand was coming to RTM, I couldn't wait for them to open! Unfortunately, I may have put my hopes up a bit too high--at least for the grill cheese part. I was less than impressed by their \"Somerset\", a grilled cheese sandwich with whole grain mustard, pickles and cured ham. It was really just..okay. Too much mustard, not enough cheese, and bread that almost tasted stale. My coworker had the Avenue Classic and wasn't too crazy about it either. It's only week one, so there's definitely time for improvements. Also, I know good quality cheese can be expensive.. but $9 for a grilled cheese is a bit steep! \n\nThey do have a pretty impressive case of locally made cheeses and a small grocery section with a nice olive bar. The fresh mozzarella is a must try! It's made daily on site and is AMAZING!", "This place has only been open for a week and I've already been twice. Long story short......... It's really good. \n\nFirst of all, the mozzarella is like nothing you've ever had, because they hand-pull it in front of you. The staff is really friendly and will spend a good 5 minutes chatting with you giving you samples of cheese they are working on. They seem to take a lot of pride in everything they do because all of the cheese is made on-site by the people working there.\n\nPlus, who doesn't like comfort food? The one with brisket and mac and cheese inside is perhaps my favorite, I had it with duck fat instead of butter. It really was not as gluttonous tasting as it sounds, just really flavorful. They're not out to drown you in fat like some places. But there are a few expletives I'd like to use to describe how good it was.\n\nThe only down side was it was fairly crowded when I went this weekend; however, it was probably because of the Phila. Auto Show. There were a lot of suburbanites who seemed pretty confused by the prospect of leaving their homes and coming to a busy market.\n\nAdding this place to my normal repertoire of Reading Terminal favorites.", "I braved today's cold because I was determined to get my lunch from MeltKraft while at a training class at 18th & Market. It was well worth the chilly walk!\n\nMy Somerset sandwich of cheese, ham, cornichon pickles and mustard was just the right warm combo of melted nuttiness, tart pickle crunch, flavorful ham and grainy mustard. The people sitting next to me in class were totally distracted by the amazing aroma! I also tried the coleslaw which was a really different delicious mix of red cabbage and fennel.\n\nWill try the Brielle next...or maybe Valley Thunder...or Melter Skelter...", "Great grilled cheese and soup spot\n\nMake there own cheeses\nSkillfully crafted homeade potato chips\nMozzarella made on prem\n30+ different kinds of olives and marinated veggies\nGreat spot in the reading terminal", "I think I have a new favorite spot in the Market. Stopped by today to check out some of their local cheeses and couldn't help perusing their olive bar with tons of goodies. I thought the prices were VERY reasonable, considering the price I have paid a the other cheese places in the market. I ended up trying some of their garlic and pepper cheese--yumm-o. \n\nBut what really blew me away was how friendly everyone was! The guy at the counter genuinely seemed like he loved being there and was loving life....it's definitely a motivation for me to come back and support the business. Got a menu to check out their sandwiches and I am trying to decide which one I am getting for lunch tomorrow!", "With a warmer weather like this, my coworkers and I decided to take a stroll to Reading Terminal and check out the new grilled cheese place. Their menu online looked promising and we were all excited to try it out. We walked around the market trying to find where it is located, but there wasn't any clear sign. Thanks to a person who works at the market we were able to find it towards the back of the market. It's close to Irvine Produce. \n\nI had a hard time deciding between the Brielle and Somerset. Per their recommendation, I got the Somerset with a small cup of fountain soda. It came with homemade potato chips. All together it cost me around 10 bucks. The sandwich was huge and definitely very filling for lunch. The bread they use is thick and tasty with the right amount of melted cheese in between. Being picky, I wish there were a little more of crunchiness from the bread and pickles. \n\nThey don't just make grilled cheese sandwich there but also sell their cheese. I didn't get a chance to check that part out. Next time!", "Make sure to stop by MeltKraft next time you are at Reading Terminal Market, you will not be disappointed. Having already been a fan of Valley Shepard Creamery cheeses I was excited to see they would also be offering meals at their new outpost. My excitement grew when I read they would be willing to cook their sandwiches in duck fat! I went with the Avenue D which features 3 of the cheeses. The flavors are really interesting and it is not your typical grilled cheese. The duck fat takes it to another level. I didn't really like the chips it came with as they were all broken into small pieces. I went with the salt flavor. Perhaps I would enjoy the dill flavor better should it be available next time. They offer Boylan fountain sodas and sell them in normal sizes. All in all, I think this will be my new sandwich place when I am in the market.", "Very friendly staff. Everyone in my group ordered the Valley Thunder which was grilled cheese, brisket, and a layer of mac & cheese - food coma, here we come!\nCame with choice of regular kettle chips or ketchup chips (giving you that tomato flavor). Some of us got the side of coleslaw...I'm not a coleslaw fan but this was made with Greek yogurt instead of mayo and was pretty good. A bit expensive for grilled cheese, but a tasty lunch nonetheless.", "This Potemkin Village of cheese is the type of place that makes me dubious of using reviews when I travel. Five stars should mean outrageously good, like slap a moose in the face good. And since grilled cheese is hardly ever bad, the previous reviewers speak as if its worth a chance taunting a moose to get one of these sandwiches. It's not. Melt Kraft is more like fight a baby good. Easy and uninspired.\n\nWhen you look at the pictures of the Valley Thunder you see big, juicy chunks of briskett ensconced in rubbery mounds of cheese. What you get are thin tasteless strips. Thin tasteless strips of briskett are called Deitz and Watson roast beef and they aren't worth 8 bucks a pair.\n\nWhat makes it worse is that there are so many better options in the market. Choosing Melt Kraft at Reading Terminal is like actually choosing Camilla over Princess Di. If circumstances are such that you end up with Camilla, it could be worse but no one should consciously choose it.\n\nI don't even know how to describe the hockey puck like disc of mac and cheese. See photo.\n\nAt the end of the day, it's cheese melted on a panini press. Tons of fat in sandy textured bread. And the most memorable part......the ketchup flavored chips. If you'te in the terminal get in line for the roast pork or pastrami.", "Lets just say that I was less than excited about having jury duty this past Monday...until I realized that it was my perfect opportunity to try out MeltKraft at Reading Terminal Market. \n\nFirst off, the ladies behind the counter were really friendly. I was having a hard time deciding on my sandwich so I enlisted their help which lead me to the Melterskelter and I was not disappointed. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of the cheese but it was super stringy and similar to a mild swiss...then it was also stuffed with pickled green tomatoes, jalapenos, watercress and BBQ potato chips. It was fantastic. Everything about this grilled cheese worked. It was even better dunked in their housemade ketchup and accompanied on the side with dill pickle chips. YUM.\n\nI can't wait to get back and try the housemade mozzerella, the rest of their cheeses and grilled cheese sandwiches. What a great addition to Reading Terminal!" ]	[ 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 3, 2, 5 ]	4.24
_KlEMZvay1c9xYctKFtN-w	[ "GAME CHANGER! My first taste of Pho was in Reno about 10 years ago and I was barely impressed. Over the years, I have learned to enjoy it very much, but today's experience was a different story. I couldn't stop eating it! So much so that I asked Michael T. if he would take me again this weekend. Rich, flavorful, and just the right balance of spices and aromatics, perfectly cooked rice noodles, high quality meat. It was perfect! The crazy part is that the Pho was the best Pho I've had in Reno but it wasn't even my favorite dish because everything was so on point! The spring rolls.. who doesn't love spring rolls?.. well if you are a fan like I, you must get over here and try the grilled pork patti spring rolls - great flavor and way more interesting than just plain boiled pork. But that crepe though... I've had a vietnamese crepe once and fell in love and have yet to find it as crispy and delicious again in Reno, but this one met my expectations! Trust me. Don't miss the crepe! Of course we tried many other authentic dishes including the flame broiled pork, combination plate, duck salad and all was great! To top of the perfect meal, they have some seriously delicious smoothies. We tried the durian (yes, durian!) and the jack fruit and the favorite of the group, believe it or not, was the durian. Authentic flavors, quality ingredients, clean space, vietnamese grandmas in the kitchen - it's perfect!", "This place is a MUST! \n\nBefore we even finished our meal we were talking about when we would be back. The food is amazing! The restaurant is located in the Franktown Corners plaza, and is a little bit hidden. Parking can be a bit tricky, especially if you go around lunch time. However, there is street parking and a lot across the street which was pretty empty. We went around 12:30 and the place was busy, but seemed to die down around 1:30. We had the duck salad, spring rolls with grilled pork paste, the Ban Xieo (large crepe), the steamed rice combination plate, the #11 pho, a durian fruit smoothie, and a jackfruit smoothie. The duck salad was ok but not our favorite of the items. The spring rolls were awesome, and this is the only place in town where you can get them with the pork paste. Definitely include an order of these when you go! The pho broth was fabulolus!!! It had a nice sweet and savory flavor. We could not get enough of it. By far the best pho broth I have ever had! Also, a must to include in your order. We will most definitely be back! I want to try everything on the menu!!!", "Today I found another needle in Reno's haystack of Vietnamese restaurants. A true diamond in the rough, hidden right beneath all our noses! \n\nSee I'm on a constant hunt for authentic Asian eats. Garden variety need not apply here. Gimme the places with almost exclusively Asian clientele, that require a whole lot of pointing at pictures and sad attempts at asking questions, and the ones that force you to set aside your western sensibilities and dig in to truly enjoy the experience. For me, there's nothing more satisfying than finding these places, exploring all they have to offer and sharing the experience with friends, and that's what makes today's lunch an epic success! \n\nOne Pro-Tip: The owners have never operated a restaurant before, and service can be a little slow. They're getting it, and they're really friendly, so bear with them. \n\nThe menu gives this place away as something special. Beyond the expected pho and cold vermicelli dishes, there are some absolute gems, and thanks to the great photos shared by my fellow Yelpers, I knew I was in for a treat. \n\nBan Xieo, a bright yellow oversized Vietnamese crepe stuffed with pork, shrimp, and veggies, was a very welcome sight. It's a really fun dish, great for sharing, as you're intended to wrap pieces of the crepe and filling in lettuce with cilantro, and dip in the sweet chili vinegar sauce. It's only on one other menu in town, and they only serve it two days a week. Pretty soon 999 will offer Ban Cuon too! Google that one.\n\nMost spots offer one type of spring roll, I know one that offers two, but at 999, they have three! Order the one that says \"Pork Paste\". It's actually a very finely textured sweet Asian style sausage, and it's damn good! \n\nAs for the pho, this is anything but ordinary. Im gonna say it's the most flavorful in town, with a healthy layer of fatty richness on throughout. Aromas of lemongrass, onion, and ginger can be smelled, and you can taste the time this broth has had to mature, allowing flavors to meld harmoniously. \n\nSteamed rice combination plate, sounds OH SO BORING, is anything but! This is similar to a dish I order at 777, it here it's served with a pork chop, deep fried slice of cha lua (Viet meatloaf), dry shredded pork, AND some type of Viet omelette, with a side of pickled carrots and daikon, and fresh cucumber and tomato!\n\nLastly, 999 also has delicious smoothies made with Asian fruit. We tried durian, known for a pungent and unpleasant aroma, and jackfruit. Both were really delicious!\n\nFact is, we hadn't even gotten all our food before we decided we needed to come back. It as that good! I spotted several other dishes I'd wanted to order, Bo Kho being one of them, and they're just more reason to return soon. \n\nMy favorite part of the meal has to be the owner giving us props for how we ate... ordering and sharing. That's how the HUGE table of Vietnamese diners were doing it when we walked in, so we just followed suit. \n\nSo If you're a fan of Vietnamese food, gather up the posse, settle in, order up, and get ready for a culinary adventure! With our support, this one is here to stay!\n\n\n\nThat's how good 999 Pho", "Finally a Vietnamese place in town that can satisfy even the traditionalist Vietnamese people. Sure you have your usual staples to satisfy the general population but here, there are dishes that even satisfied my family members from California... that's right. You heard it here first. A Reno Vietnamese restaurant that even satisfied Californians. Everyone on Yelp already raved about their Crepes aka Banh Xeo. But they have Nem Cuon (Nem Nuong aka Grilled Vietnamese Sausage), Mien Vit (Bean Thread Noodle Soup with Duck), etc. Stuff you won't find in any other Vietnamese restaurant in town. While these are all delicious dishes that my family enjoy. There's only one standard to judge a Vietnamese restaurant by and it's the Pho. This place takes the cake. There's no short cuts here. The broth is clear and flavorful. It's not loaded with msg like other places. As with this time and every time, I order my tai (rare beef) on the side like it's supposed to be and let the hot soup cook it to perfection. The other way is like ordering your steak \"well done.\" Ugh, no. Anyways, I recommend this place and like another Yelper said, service can be slow. The lady chef did cook at another restaurant here but her service while friendly is still unpolished. I won't doc them for that. The food is good enough to erase any thoughts about anything else.", "Love the broth! We always get chicken pho and this broth was one of the best we've had in town. Overall it all tasted very good.", "Had it for the first time today. Ordered 3 different dishes and I can't help but be more than satisfied. I am vietnamese and I know authentic when I was eating this. If you like pho, you need to try this because the chef actually cooks the broth with bones and lemongrass instead of that add water with powder crap. I've tried all places in the Reno/sparks area and i am coming back here. The broth to the pho is authentic and not fattening like its going to give you a heart attack. They are not cheap on the veggies to go with your dish and all the veggies looked so fresh. There are dishes I have craved for months but can only get it in california because no vietnamese places offer until now. Also if you're into fish sauce, they have 2 kinds that are homemade and taste 100% like my mom makes it at home. Sauce always does it for me and helps makes the dish whole and now I just can't wait to eat there again. \n\nThe family owned business have very nice ppl working there and because they are newer at this restaurant game, just give them a little time and to get in their groove. They just want to offer great authentic Vietnamese dishes. \n\nFood is fresh, 100% authentic, great portions, good price, clean place, plenty of parking and great drinks. I can't complain anymore.", "I'm not a picture taker...wish i had a pic now tho, of the most remarkable chicken wings I have ever eaten! I would frame it, and be sitting here in a pool of droo... ok, ok i won't go on. ;-)\nThe broth of the Pho Ga was perfection to my taste buds. Huge portion. Very friendly owner and help. Large room, lots of tables. Verrrrrrrry reasonable prices. Parking will become a problem, let's say, when 999 becomes soooooo popular that the small shared lot will fill quickly. However there is another lot on the south side of Grove St for the patrons of this mall.\nOh yeah...I'll Be Baahck!", "I heard about this place on the Reno Foodies and the Yelp talk boards. It's always good to keep an eye out for the new places that are going to be opening. We went by before they had finished building out the interior and talked to the owner about what they were planning. From that conversation, we were very excited because they are bringing something to Reno that we just don't have. The foods that I have had with my wife's family back in North Carolina. We are set to come back as soon as they open.\n\nWe went right when I got back into town from a work assignment. The menu isn't fully supported yet, they are still working out getting everything offered. But for now, they are offering most everything the rest of the Vietnamese places in town. They have the noodle bowls and the pho and the egg rolls. But they also have REAL Bánh mì. It's not the crappy Americanize banh mi that the other places in town offer. And it's not overpriced like all of the other places. This is the MAIN reason to get here and try 999. Excellent Bánh mì.\n\nOne of my favorite things to get is the cold noodle bowl with shrimp and pork. This one is good because it HAS CUCUMBER. I don't know if this is authentic or not, but for me, it is essential.\n\nBut the star of my evening was the Ph broth. Transcendent and delightful. If it is always as good as this...they will be THE best pho place. I really hope so.\n\nLot's of great space here. An odd bar set up hints toward a future that I cannot really picture for a Vietnamese place. I'm not positive this is their design or just a left over from the previous business that was in this space. The whole space is open and has lots of potential, I'm sure that as the weeks pass they will slowly get everything in place to give it more of it's own character.\n\nService was just fine. What we were expecting from an Asian mom and pop where you get great fresh food. Hopefully I can remember to write an update after a few more visits and they get their processes worked out, and I do look forward to coming back for the bánh cuon, my favorite Vietnamese dish. \n\nIf there is one negative...the nc chm was a bit flat. I'm used to a different version that is less sweet and more fish saucy. \n\nNow, don't take my word for it, go in and see for yourself. Just don't forget to invite me. I need to get another bánh mì,", "Ok soooo... Food is still great but sitting in a Vietnamese Restaurant for 2.5 hours is horrible. They definitely need to hire some help on the weekends. Spend half the time serving myself. Got reverse order of food. Lunch, Appetizers, and then drinks. If food wasn't so good, and I just based it on service, 1 star. Even checking out takes forever as the owner doesn't even know his own prices.", "When I think of Vietnamese food, I think hearty and super filling and with lots of leftovers. Also, I consider pho something to be enjoyed on wintry, cold nights. So when I got invited to come here for lunch, I hesitated. Not my first choice, but the food adventurer in me prevailed and I went for it. I'm so glad I did. Everything we tried, and we tried quite a few dishes, were all good, not to mention unique and certainly new to my palate. \nThat omelette type dish was my hands-down favorite ~ so light, tasty, and refreshing. It puts a new spin on lettuce wrap, if you know what I mean. You just have to try it. We also ordered the duck salad and although the duck itself was not that impressive, the salad that it came with was totally unique and crunchy and delicious. Then there's the combo rice plate. That flame-broiled pork is EVERYTHING! There were other stuff in there ~ and all were very interesting and great-tasting. Who cares if we knew what they were. They were all good! We also ordered a couple of spring rolls that came with the most delicious peanut sauce. I mean, I could probably just spread that over rice, and call it good. But no, we're not done yet. We HAD to order pho, right. That's what this meal is all about. I believe we had the raw beef with pork meat ball, and it certainly did not disappoint. That broth was so flavorful, without being overwhelming. I usually add some condiments to my pho whenever I have it, but i dared not add anything to this, for fear that I might mess up its deliciousness. \nEveryone in our group agreed that everything we had were very good, and that we should make plans to come back. Yup, we were still eating and enjoying our lunch and already we are thinking about coming back. I say that's a good indication of how great this place is. \nOh, and before I forget, one final surprise from this place ~ they have DURIAN shake. Ok, I know not everyone knows what a durian is, and those who do may not even care for it. But for a Davaoeno like me, this IS the best thing that happened to me this week! To say that durian is just a filipino fruit would be a huge understatement. I highly recommend it, but please don't hate me if you end up not liking it. \nBut, back to 999 Pho, I highly recommend!" ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5 ]	4.36
IvAa7PvfOYl0xRML5W3ebg	[ "Yards Brewing Company is a true Philadelphia institution. Originally located in Manyunk, Yards resurrected a pre-prohibition brewing plant, formerly Weisburg and Hess Oriental Brewing Company, in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. They have a sense of humor about their location, having named their recent Belgian Style 'Chateau Kenso' which plays on a nickname for the folks who reside in Kensington, most likely in abodes that bear no relation to chateaus. For promotional events they like to visit the dollar store, buy some merch and slap their Yards stickers on it. I have a cheap chess board with a Yard's sticker I got from one of their tasting nights. They also have a t-shirt made for their Saison that says \"shower yourself in golden refreshment.\" Hee-hee.\n\nThe brewery tour is a lot of fun. They take you around the plant, have you sniff handsful of hops and munch on barley, teaching you how they get from the basic ingredients to the bottle of Philly Pale Ale. At the end you find yourself in this large loft-like space with a small bar that offers tastings of all of their products (no charge, but tip the bartender). There's a pool table, a juke box and lots of comfy seating. It is a great way to spend a lazy Saturday afternoon, and in all a cheap way to have a few beers.", "Yards Philly Pale Ale always does me right...tastes awesome, its at most quality establishments, and puts my mind and body at ease. They make a bunch of other great brews: ESA(Extra Special Ale), Saison, IPA, and Love Stout- Just to name a few. I never got to take a tour of the Brewery, which I heard had a pool table(awesome!), and unfortunately I don't think I will be able to with the current split and relocation of Yards. One can only look at this in a positive light. Now we have two great local brewers(Yards and Philadelphia Brewing Company)instead of one.", "This review isn't for the company as a whole, but specifically the tour, the beer and recently opened tasting room.\n\nThe brewery tour: The tour we went on while we were there was led by a guy named Toby. Hands down the most humorous and entertaining brewery tour I've been on! \n\nThe beer: I'm still not a big fan of their ESA or IPA, but I am super into Brawler and their Ales of the Revolution! It was only on the tour that I learned each of these ales (General Washington's Tavern Porter, Poor Richard's Tavern Spruce Ale and Thomas Jefferson's Tavern Ale) are actually based on recipes written by their namesakes! So cool! \n\nTasting Room: Although I think they could do a little better with the food menu, I enjoyed their different styles of grilled cheese sandwiches and their chili. They have Yards merch for sale, a spacious seating area and a free pool table! On their website you can read about their impressive sustainability efforts.\n\nI kind of want to have my birthday party here this summer!!", "So I love their beer, love everyone of them to death. And I enjoyed the tour, and the chili was tasty.\n\nBut I kind of felt ripped off at the bar. I mean, I live across the street from a bar in center city where there's usually a Yards pint for $3, but at thew brewery the pints were $5 a pop.\n\nNow I know $5 a pint is kind of standard, but when you're at the brewery you'd think they'd make it a little cheaper to try to win you over. I don't know, maybe they don't need to, maybe you're already a fan if you're there. It just seems odd that I had to pay more for the product at the brewery than I typically do out in the \"real world\"", "My boyfriend and I visited Yards twice. The first time, there was a folding table set up in a mostly-empty room where the tour guides poured samples for tasting. The beer was excellent: my favorite was the Brawler (an English session ale). I liked it so much that I bought the tshirt! (Which I get compliments on all the time, even from non-beer-loving friends!). \nThe second time, we walked in and literally did a double take: were we in the same place? Yup! The brewery now had an incredible bar (which we were told was built from repurposed bowling alley wood), pool tables, and a big-screen TV. The beer was just as good. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the Philly area.\nPlus, there's an incredibly cute doggie named Hops (awww!) who lives there.", "Caveat: not a review of the beer, only a review of the brewery itself. \n\nSo we went with a bunch of out of town friends to try and do the brewery tour, but they weren't offering it that day. OK, that was our fault for not checking before we came. We decided to stay and drink and maybe get something to eat because I was intrigued by the grilled cheese menus, reasonably priced at $3.\n\nI was a little wary because the room was huge, dark, hot, and kind of dingy looking, but everyone else was won over by the shuffleboard table. We sat down and a few people went up to the bar to order flights, which (I don't know) seemed priced decently. That's all they drank, and seemed to enjoy most of them, though there were a few varieties that went untouched by anyone until it was evident SOMEONE was going to have to drink it.\n\nMy main issue was that there was only one guy working. There weren't a lot of people there but he was clearly doing EVERYTHING, and he was clearly overwhelmed. It took about 15 minutes to even catch his attention when I was trying to order food. So frustrating. And when I finally DID order, they were out of EVERYTHING on the menu. Literally EVERYTHING. I asked him what he did have, and he said, \"A few pieces of pumpernickel bread, half a tomato, and some American cheese.\" ... okay. I ordered one of whatever he had and we split it. It was all right, but I can make a better grilled cheese at home with ingredients I've actually chosen.\n\nWe just went to Cafe Estelle afterward for food and that was much, much better.", "For shame. $5 for all of your beers, at the brewery? Why can I get that beer cheaper at almost any other place in the city.\n\nOverall, Yards is a great brewery, but the Tasting Room is a weak, overpriced showcase for the beer. The tour is standard, and free, but overall a visit to Yards will leave you wishing you were drinking their beer somewhere else.", "I have been to Yards twice. The first time was for a tour and tasting prior to them having a license to sell alcohol. This trip was enjoyable. The tour (which is free) was very informative and well presented. They did bad-mouth PBC, which I did not care for, but other than that, the tour was very good. When we did the tasting, which was free at the time, the bartender was quite helpful and friendly.\n\nMy second trip to Yards was this weekend and they are now licensed to sell their beer. As other reviewers have mentioned, it does seem a bit odd that they charge $5 for all of their brews when it is not uncommon to find some of their standards for $3 or $4 in other locations. My biggest concern though was with the service. They were unfriendly and inattentive. They seemed more interested in washing the glasses than interacting with the costumers. (It was not crowded and there were plenty of clean glasses, by the way.) I ordered a sampler and I had to catch the bartender before he walked away to even find out which beer was which. Then I felt like I was bothering him by asking. I was a bit put off.\n\nI enjoy Yards' beers very much and will continue to drink them. I will not be eager to go back to to the brewery though unless they are having a special event or a beer that is exclusively available at the brewery.", "As a tourist destination, a major disappointment. 3 stars here only because I love Yards products and don't want them to suffer just cuz their brewery tour experience kinda sucks.\n\nBeers are way overpriced, tours are poorly organized and scheduled to the point of laugh-ability, and the available Yards \"gear\" for sale is minimal and weak. I did the Magic Hat brewey tour in Burlington, VT a year ago and that was excellent... beers for sampling were plentiful and cheap, tour was well-organized and very engaging, and there was so much fun stuff for sale that we couldn't resist dropping a few bucks.\n\nC'mon Yards! Get it together!", "This was my first brewery tour ever. I don't know what to expect but I had a great time! \n\nOur tour guide was fantastic and explained things very well and let people ask a lot of questions. I loved hearing about how crazypants they are in striving to be a green brewery - totally crazy but wonderfully adorable (e.g. having an organization carry used barley on a bicycle to a large composting station - or something crazy like that). \n\nWe got to try the Love Stout while we walked around on the tour. Afterwards, we hung out in the bar, ordered different flights of beer, some food, and had a great time.\n\nThey have a spacious bar area, a shuffleboard table, all their beers on tap, and food on the menu. Plus, you can walk there from Northern Liberties." ]	[ 4, 5, 5, 3, 4, 2, 3, 3, 3, 5 ]	4.18
mXuLwv5t_guFcK5oGkN0Ew	[ "We do Thursday night girls' night and the owner is such an expert and always suggests wonderful wines. Love the space and the cheese trays as well.", "This is just what Ybor needed! I love this place. We saw the renovations beginning back in December and couldn't wait for it to open. It was worth the wait. It is gorgeous inside. There are over 200 wines to choose from, and Jayme (the owner) is amazing! Her knowledge of wine is phenomenal, if you describe to her what you like she will find a wine for you. They also offer flights of wine, 5 tastings (a sparkling, two whites, and two reds) if you are feeling adventurous and want to improve your palate. We do girls night out here once a week. Their cheese boards are the perfect accompianment to the wine. To be honest, sometimes the service can be slow but that's because Jayme or Michael are giving such personalized attention to each customer. It's worth the wait! Go and see for yourself.", "I absolutely loved this place. First, it is in walking distance from our Condo. Second, they have over 250 wines and 60 craft beers. WHOOP! Third, they have a cheese plate that is to die for. It is very cute inside and they have an outside sitting area where you can watch the many sights of Ybor City. I am also loving that I can walk down the street and buy a nice bottle of wine to bring home. Much better offerings than the small convenient stores located in Ybor.\n\nWhat I loved most was that they offered nearly all of their wines by the glass. It is rare to see some of the names on that list offered with a glass option. I really see this as being my new hangout. My boyfriend really liked it as well! I will be back for sure. Most likely sooner than later. \n\nThank you for bringing this to Ybor! This is exactly what we needed.", "Our bartender was very knowledgeable with the wines. I liked how the wines are categorized by the price range, so you can directly go to your range of pricing and select a wine based on that.\n\nThe wine selection is massive and they have a hefty selection of brews as well.\n\nWhat I really enjoyed about Ybor City Wine Bar was the cute ambiance. Although the place is small, it's adorable decorated with vivid patterns on the wall near the back. The only con is that there are no restrooms inside. You have to use their bathroom key to use the loo in another area.", "Love Jayme, Michael, and staff there. They know their stuff! It's a relaxed atmosphere with personalized service. That being said, don't expect a quick in an out here. You're here for the experience! Try a flight and a cheese board - yum! They also have a ton of craft beers for the one in the group who isn't willing to wine :)", "I don't really understand all of the positive reviews for this place. \n\nThe furniture is poorly chosen - the pieces are way too large for the space (bar stools in particular), too much crammed in. Didn't find the interior particularly tasteful.\n\nWhile the wine selection is decent, this place is just unsophisticated overall. Perhaps some of the enthusiasm is because this is a good option for Ybor, but given the stellar options that South Tampa offers, I would never return.", "Stopped here for a quick drink while looking for something warm. Very nice bar with an extensive wine selection and beers. I ordered the \"Rare Red\" very good, not too sweet. I wasn't offered a food menu so was unaware of the options but after seeing it online I'm looking forward to my next visit. Staff is very knowledgeable and you can buy the wine to take home. Glad to see that Ybor is expanding and improving their night life options.", "I've visited twice and enjoyed my experiences on both occasions. The wine bar is in the heart of Ybor, yet you feel like you've been transported to a quaint space away from the hustle and bustle the area is known. I've tried the wine tasting with a cheese board and was pleased with the portions and selection of cheeses served. I would have liked the server to have elaborated on the wine presented more than saying \"this is pinot , or this is a sparkling white.\" Ybor City Wine bar is a perfect weekend afternoon or evening spot to sample new wines, in a great location. I also like the decor as well as the music selection. I think if I lived closer I'd go at least once a week.", "What a great way to continue a date. Started at Samurai Blue then hit up this place before moving on to dancing. You got to try it out. Great location & love love love the outside seating!", "Great wine bar. Fun and knowledgeable staff. Not pretentious. Huge menu. Everything we had was great!" ]	[ 5, 4, 5, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 3, 5 ]	3.98
bEbR2yWehH53TsLWnWCfvw	[ "They were out of burritos when I went opening night but the steak bowl was mmm...scrumptious. It's new so they are working out the kinks, the line was long and they were out of a few menu items I guess because it was so popular when it opened. I'm happy this is a new addition to the local area though.... consistently tasty food at a reasonable price.", "It's always good to have another lunch option near work. Yeah, it's a chain, but it's still a step up from the McD's and Taco Bell across the street from Chipotle. \n\nBesides, I'll admit it, I did have quite the Chipotle love affair when I used to live in Indiana. It was a craving that had to be satisfied, since I hadn't eaten Chipotle in about 4 years. And yes, it was very satisfying. At least, the food was satisfying. Chicken burrito w/ fajita veggies, black beans, cheese, lettuce, and a little bit of each salsa. \n\nSo big... so filling. It's a good thing that I built up quite the appetite in the 45 minutes that I waited in line. Oh, right, the wait. That would be the reason for 3 stars.\n\nYes, I get that they just opened. However, when Panera Bread opened a couple of months ago, they were just as overwhelmed. In fact, I think the lines were longer. The difference is, even with Panera's more diverse menu, the line moved quickly. There are some major kinks that need to be worked on at Chipotle, from the chefs to the order takers, and probably worst of all, the wrappers. That seemed to be the major hold up. I'm no burrito-wrapping expert, but I think they need some additional training.", "I'm a self proclaimed Chipotle connoisseur. I've been to Chipotle's in many states and LOVE everything about Chipotle. \nNaturally, I was over the moon when I learned we were getting one in the Greater New Orleans area. My goodness...I've had to travel to other states to get my fix. \n\nI went for the first time since they've opened yesterday and though the 45 minute wait had my stomach touching my back in hunger, I was very satisfied with my bowl (when I finally got it!) It was delicious and consistent with my experiences at other (longer running) Chipotle's. So in spite of the wait, I was tickled to leave stuffed :)\n\nCan't wait to go back. The hard part will be staying away and timing my visits to avoid the mob scene.", "Today is Sunday, 10/21/12, and this restaurant has only been open since last Tuesday, 10/16. A Jimmy John's sandwich shop has opened a few weeks earlier in same strip. Subway & Quizno's will surely take a hit from Jimmy John's, but I feel Nacho Mama's might be the big loser as a result of the opening of Chipotle's. Time will tell. Nacho Mama's is already suffering from inconsistency, unless you just admit the service & food at best is mediocre & consistently weak. They recently closed down their other location on Magazine Street uptown. There are a bunch of other stores opening up in this strip in the immediate future: Pinkberry's, Verizon, Charming Charlie's (?), Utra (?) & many more. Problems with parking already exist, as do a seemingly never-to-be-solved issue with major street flooding & traffic in general on S. Clearview Pkwy. (and surrounding streets). I hope, as they have designed the layout for the new stores, that the flooding that occurs in the actual parking areas has been remedied. But, I digress...\n\nEven though I have seen the long line snaking outside of Chipotle since it has opened & have read about the 45-minute wait time, I decided to take the chance tonight. Fool that I am, I only wanted to get their chips & guacamole, which I have heard was very good. I wanted nothing else because I actually had leftovers at home and I'm a pescetarian. They don't serve seafood of any kind here like most Mexican or TexMex restaurants that at least have shrimp (& sometimes fish tacos of some sort), and I wasn't looking to get a veggie taco, salad, veggie burrito or \"burrito bowl.\" They also have chips & salsa, but no queso dip. I was really hoping that they had fixed their long wait time over the last couple of days. That was not to be the case.\n\nAfter I had waited 17 minutes in line and had inched along ever so slowly, I stubbornly committed to staying the course. I figured I had wasted this much time already...If you're waffling over whether to wait in line or not, just know that if the line is out the door or if it is looping around by the fountain-drink dispenser, you are literally looking at a 45-minute wait. Trust me. So, decide within 5 minutes if you have that kind of wait in you. Apparently a bunch of people do.\n\nBy the time I got to the service counter after a 40-minute wait, I had checked my email, caught up on Facebook & made moves in 5 different Words with Friends games. Still, I empathized with the one who greeted me. I asked her how she was doing & she responded with fist pump in air, \"Yes!! You're the 1st to ask! I'm ok. How are you?\" \"Well, I'm happy to talk to you finally after a 40-minute wait.\" (I tried not to sound too passive aggressive, but I often fail.) When she asked what I wanted to eat, I said chips & guacamole. She then astutely replied, \"Oh, what are you doing waiting in this line?! You could've just gone straight to the register!\" Awesome sauce. A lot of good that does me now, I thought. Someone could've clued me in, say, 40 minutes earlier...\n\nI then scurried over to the register after some empathetic customers in front of me getting burritos, etc., let me squeeze past them. (BTW, if you've ever been to Felipe's Taqueria uptown off of S. Claiborne Ave. by Tulane University, you'll recognize a similar set up on how you choose your toppings/build your burrito.) I ordered my chips & guacamole and by this time thought I might try their chips & salsa as well, so I asked register girl how their salsa was. She replied, \"It is so great!...But, we're out right now.\" How is a Mexican Grill out of salsa ever, much less at 7:20 pm?! Ugh. (Someone in line next to me said they came Thursday evening & was told they were out of food...Like completely?!) So, I get two orders of chips & guacamole for $2.95+ tax each since you only get a tiny container of guacamole w/a small pile of chips. See the photo I posted of the chips & guacamole.\n\nI recommended to the register lady that put a sign somewhere to clue people in about bypassing the line. Sweet as she was (and apologetic), she said she would tell management...\n\nI imagine they will beef up their training & find a way to be better prepared with food and more efficient, but for now I'd recommend giving this place the \"Tom Fitzmorris\" treatment & try to wait close to 6 months for them to iron out their wrinkles. Clean place. I give 3 stars until they chop their wait time at least in half...especially for what is essentially fast-food Mexican fare (not suggesting it's anything on the sub-par level of Taco Bell).\n\nOh yeah! The guacamole is made in house & is \"hand-smashed.\" A little spicy kick to it & pretty good! I recommend it, but not if you plan to wait in line 40 minutes for it. Total in & out time for me tonight was 45 minutes...as advertised by my fellow Yelpers. :)", "I love Chipotle, but this location in particular needs some work. We went a couple of days after they opened and it's clear there's a lack of managment or at least compitent managment. There weren't enough employees on the line, and the ones that were on the line were extremely slow and seemed like they had never worked in customer service of any type ever before.\n\nHopefully things will get better as time passes and the staff gets more experience and the buzz dies down.", "Luv this place! If they had a solution to fix the long lines, they would get 5 stars!! Great food!!", "Maybe it was an off day...\n\nThe food needs tremendous work in order to compare to the rest of the Chipotle's :T\n1. the brown rice was undercooked [so a little hard]\n2. the beans were also undercooked\n3. the carnitas [pork] was overcooked\n4. the steak had no flavor and kind of dry...\n5. the guacamole was majorly lacking in flavor\n\nThe service, however, was quick and friendly.\n\nHint: maybe the workers/manager should taste the food before you serve it?\n\nObviously I'll be back, but probably not for a few months...", "I decided to wait at least a week before attempting to come here. I ended up going two days in a row - both at off peak times. The place still had about a thirty minute wait each time!\n\nBeing from California, I was already familiar with Chipotle and have been to plenty locations. This particular location seems to be doing pretty well so far. They just need to work on their speed of service and get the line moving quicker. \n\nThe food was as good as I remembered. I prefer the burrito bowls, tacos and quesodilla. They always give you enough food to split or have for two meals.\n\nI like the lay out of this location. They offered plenty of seating and I like the ambient music they were playing both times.", "Its like Izzo's without as many choices. \n\nBest thing on the menu is guacamole and the steak is spicy and good. \n\nThe workers had no clue about the product. For example, they didn't know what salsas were which or what kind of peppers are used in any the foods. \n\nAlso, we paid $7.50 for my child to eat steak and lettuce\n\nNot impressed.", "Sadly, it wasn't as good as the Chipotle's I've had in Boston. \n\nFirst, they were out of tortillas. How can you be out? Thats the main thing you sell! Then, the taste was overwhelmingly lime. Yes, I know the rice is lime, but once topped with pico, thats all you could taste. The chicken had some nasty pieces in it and I had a huge chunk of pork fat on my carnitas plate. \n\nBesides the fact that their menu is limited and they dont have margaritas, I'm going to vote Felipe's holds King of burrito joints." ]	[ 4, 3, 4, 3, 3, 4, 2, 4, 2, 3 ]	3.32
Q9S3gagnvkr_uy9MD-DeUw	[ "I find it extremely \"original\" that every up-coming Bar & Grill pulls the \"Our vision is that it's like a modern-day Cheers,\" card. Meridian is slowly accumulating it's local business gems, and with some creativity I think this new Bar & Grill will far surpass your average Applebee's or T.G.I.F. \n\nThey go local where they can, using Idaho-raised meats and Simplot fries on their menu of pub fare and southwest specialties, such as ancho chile burger, honey chipotle burger, and taco salad. \n\nI'm a HUGE fan of the pull up wall/door that gives you open air atmosphere. The sweet potato fries and honey mustard are just one of their winning combinations. I'm very anxious for the full menu and bar to appear! \n\nHappy hour goes from 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays with $1 off any beverage. The Curb is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.", "I think there is a new trend in Boise area pubs. I recently visited the Curb and was greeted personally by the owner and asked about my experience. Brewforia does this as well and I can tell you that these to spots have it going on. \n\nI recommend the Curb. Great staff, good times and neighbor hood pub personality.", "I really like the service staff, they are always attentive and friendly. The food selection is really fun, I find the visual layout of the menu hard to read but take your time and push through it 'cause there are some good items hidden in there. Drink specials and selection is good as well.", "Great staff and food. Live music on a few nights is becoming popular. A great place to get a drink with friends.", "If you havent been to this bar you must go give it a try. They have live music and good food and not only awesome service but the staff is gorgeous and the ladies that go to this bar are equally as gorgeous. Great people all around, good music, good food and great company. What else could you ask for. Try it out.", "Grabbed a quick bite and brew on the patio. Good beer menu and great steak nachos. Friendly service.", "We went on a Sunday. Not the best service, but we were not in a hurry. $ 3 mimosas were yummy. Food was okay. We might try again on a different day. Overall it ess okay, but not great ...and not bad.", "Went in on Friday evening hoping to miss the after-work crowd, still quite a few people but was able to get a seat outside and enjoy part of our drinks and food before the Idaho winds forced us in. \nBurgers are great, the wings are typical but I really liked the fry sauce with the horseradish in it. Drink was Margarita and they were not to good, no blender, Had two and still didn't have a buzz", "I am somewhat conflicted. The Curb is so close to my house that I could just about throw a baseball from my deck and hit the place and so I really really want to love this place. But I can't. The Curb is so convenient but so...average. \n\nDrink prices are fair but not great though their drink specials are pretty well priced. Their beer selection is okay but again, not outstanding and nothing you can't get at similar establishments. The food is your standard pub fare and nothing amazing. Last time I was there I had their Black and Blue Burger. It was good. I asked for fries with it and mysteriously it appeared with tater tots but no big deal, I am cool with tots. I went at lunchtime and my food came in a pretty timely manner. My service was also acceptable but not great. \n\nTo summarize, if you live near the Curb it is a decent neighborhood watering hole with food and drink on par with similar places. That being said, I wouldn't travel great distances to come here. While handy for me, the Curb is an extremely average restaurant/bar.", "I've been here twice so far...once for lunch and once for breakfast. So far, I would say I'm happy to have it around. Especially for breakfast since I live in Kuna and there's not a lot of options around here. The breakfast that we had was delicious too so that doesn't hurt! My husband had the biscuits w/gravy and eggs, etc. I had the dish that resembles a fancy huevos rancheros. We also tried the bloody mary's which were also sooo good. The staff is always nice and the atmosphere is nice and laid back. I'll be back." ]	[ 3, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3, 4 ]	3.32
hcxea89M_U__LADtu3C0kA	[ "The place looks great as does the website, but \"Supper\"? That's like naming a dog \"Woof\". It just opened so I can't comment on the food, but I hope it withstands the name...\n\nUpdate: Here's what someone I know says: \"Pricey, but good food. You just don't get a lot.\"", "I heard great things about it a few months ago and was waiting for the opportunity to check it out. We scored a table at the first Sunday Supper and were not disappointed. I was't sure what to expect since it was only one seating and stated family style. I have been to the Wednesday night chef's table (or whatever they call it) at Fork -- but this was like a regular dinner with all the parties seated individually, just with famliy style entrees. The service was excellent! I dont know if they had extra staff to ensure the evening went smoothly but they were great. \n\nWe went with a 1/2 price wine selection for the evening but they offer free BYOB for the Sunday Supper too. The space is really nice, modern touches but cozy. The value was outstanding (probably more than their regular menu) and we walked with leftovers of all three entrees and were stuffed. The food was delicious, very simple and unique. We loved the cheesy polenta with wild mushroom ragout. Its something I would NEVER order but was our hands down favorite dish. \n\nI believe that the Sunday Supper is an homage to homecooking and eating at your mom's house (if she had an interior decorator). I believe it will be a monthly event and we will certainly be back.", "really nice atomsphere, inventive menu that can still get a little crazy for some. good for a small group, and def. for the ladies looking to catch up.\nthe bar upstairs is ok so grab a table downstairs if need be. Right on south st - well situated. Parking garage right there at whole foods.", "The lady and I went here for a date after I had read some reviews about the food being so good. It did not disappoint in the least, Being a chef myself I've seen many other people go down in flames trying to overdo the small plate concept, but this chef nailed it. The service was wonderful and attentive without being annoying or pushy and the 8 or 9 small plates we ordered were perfect for sharing. The food is not by any means so far off the culinary radar that it can not be approached by the average food loving public, but it still has a very nice uniqueness to it that makes it worth the trip. The head chef/owner had been in that night and came to greet us at our table which I thought was also very nice. He talked with us for a while and seemed very humble about his food and more than happy in what he was doing. I would highly recommend this place for a date but I'm not sure how well it would work for a party of say 4 or more. Its simple, beautiful, and the food was absolutely fantastic and the ingredients were as fresh as could be. A very nice departure from the same old boring \"continental\" American fare that so many others are trying so hard to mimic these days.", "I've been here 3 times now and have yet to be disappointed. Some things to note: they now have a sunday brunch - haven't been yet but am looking forward to it. And they have a 'first sunday' Sunday Supper that we hit up the other night (its third monthly occurence). \n\nThis review will focus on the Sunday Supper:\nI came away stuffed to the gills. The format is a prix fixe family-style meal and they're not kidding. Single seating, corkage fee is waived, and they serve seconds. The menu was downright supperish: salad with candied walnuts, beets and stilton, a main course of standing beef roast, potato/celery root puree, cooked carrots (so good, not mushy) and yorkshire pudding. I got seconds on the beef and taters - my brother got thirds to-go in a doggy bag. Dessert was a toffee bread pudding with rum raisin ice cream -every raisin was leaking booze - even a raisin hater would scarf them up. \nAs it seems that they're still settling into the sunday supper vibe, can't say if they'll stick with the current (as of March '08) $35 price tag, but oh so worth it. The only gripe I have is that the selection of kick-ass breads they have normally is pared down to only one kick-ass bread for the prix-fixe seating.\n\nDefinitely check out their sunday suppers, if not the regular service any other night.", "So I thought I would take a look at this place I have heard so many people taking about, and judge for myself.\n\nFirst of all the location. Hmm after just recently moving back to Philly after many years, I was pleasantly surprised that South Street has changed this much. The location is not bad. I almost missed it on my way there though, but that part of south is not too congested and not too seedy either. And then again there is Whole Foods next door!!\n\nSo the decor inside was very well done, the bar was very attractive and it was nice to see a sort of designated spot for take outs which was separate from eye sight of the dining area. The kitchen was in view which gives it that personal touch. Tables were minimally decorated in a tasteful presentation which was understated in a good way. \n\nOn my visit there were three others in my group. The wine selection and cocktails were as to be expected...good. The beer list could have been a little better but then again I had my Chimay so it was all good.\n\nThe menu was very interesting. A lot of things that you might not have thought of , or knew about, worked. Like what the hell are boneless moroccan chicken wings? Goodness , thats what they are. Of the appetizers we had, the moroccan chicken wings and the cauliflower artichoke fritters, were my favs. \n\nThe small plates were decent sized. We ordered a few dishes to share between the 4 of us. About 9 dishes in total. \nStand out dishes were the sea scallops, excellently done and very flavorful, with a great presentation. Then there was the charcuterie, which was a plate of different meats, thinly sliced. Ranging from ham, duck, and chorizo which was 'da bomb.' The chorizo was very smokey and flavorful, just how its supposed to be.\n\nBut the Pice de rsistance for me had to be the Berkshire pork belly. Oh my God. First of all I love me some pork. The first bite put a smile on my face. It was divine. The pork melted in your mouth creating a masterful tasty exciting experience on each bite. They must have cooked it for hours, for it to come out so well done. Props to them!!\n\nDessert was my least fav, I had a rice pudding which was very lacking. I could find better rice puddings at any local indian restaurant, so that was a let down.\n\nService was excellent, our waiting staff was present and attentive but not obtrusive and allowed for a nice experience.\n\nI will say, there will be many return trips to this taste bud tickler.", "i find that this whole \"family style small plates\" thing is taking over the restaurant world. or maybe it's just me because i'm inherently drawn to the idea and therefore try lots of places with this type of menu. i think i like the idea sampling a lot of foods at once from a restaurant. nevertheless, i still think that spanish tapas are the best when it comes to this idea. american food done in small plates just isn't quite as good. for that reason, i am giving this 4 stars and not 5. all the food i had was really really tasty but it wasn't really the type of food that needed to be served that way. i felt like i was on top chef or something getting all the little tasting plates. and sometimes i'd prefer just eating my entire duck dish because the half a piece of ate was so damned tasty. but hands down my favorite dish of the night was the carrot and tangerine soup with coconut marshmallow and mint. oh MY it was so good.", "Now that we all get to see these bar charts showing how liberal we are with stars/ratings, I have been making a conscious effort to be picky and give tougher ratings...but it cannot be done at Supper.\nWhy not? Here's why I give it a 5.\n1. Beautifully renovated old building which has been tastefullly renovated.\n2. You get greeted by a genuine, smiling face as you arrive to claim your difficult to acquire reservation.\n3. The waiter is a complete pro. Immediate service without feeling pressured.\n4. The waiter knows the drink/wine menu (and subsequently the dinner menu) like the back of his hand. Has obviously tried and enjoyed all the wines...and can tell you why he likes or dislikes each.\n5. The waiter describes the merits of the different preparations of each dish, and again offers genuine opinions on each (instead of the classic and soooo irritating, \"they're all good.\") And, he has great taste in food.\n6. My food was awesome. Easily one of the best meals in my memory. The menu is creative and the preparation and presentation is amazing. Grilled squid with lemongrass, followed by sea scallops with uni butter, stuffed romaine and Japanese mint. Mouthwatering.\n\nPhiladelphia, you are one lucky town. Hey Supper! Wanna move to Chicago? The Windy City would love you.", "Dropped in without reservations on a Thursday night and we were seated immediately in the strikingly smooth and warm dining room; neutral and rich brown tones, high ceilings and a sturdy sophistication...in fact, the exterior of Supper is what brought me by to peruse the menu earlier in the week.\n\nIt was the offerings on the menu that brought my wife and I back. Check the menu and you'll see they do a big-plate/small-plate setup, with an hor'dourves and a cheese/charcut. section heading the lineup. We ordered almost entirely off the menu heading.\n\n1st round: \nFried clams were OK, crunchy...served with fried lemon rings was a nice touch. \n\nThe charred Squid was cooked tender and presented on a bed of thin-sliced, grilled eggplant and topped with a ribbon of chorizo...a fun plate to share.\n\n2nd: Fire up the Fryer!\nDuck Fat fingerling potatoes were a like monster steak fries or wedges, but very tasty...the star was the truffled mayo...I can't describe it...just order it as a side if you're getting a rich entree...trust me! \n\nThe Cauliflower fritters were more of a tempura-style preparation, with a whole floret battered and fried. OK, but with so many other interesting things, I wish I hadn't wasted the calories on it.\n\nWe finished with the charcuterie plate, mostly to try the duck proscutti, served with some decent Serrano. There was a great pickled carrot slaw and ramps. The chorizo ribbon re-appeared and gave me enough time to study it...one more reason to start saving up for that meat-slicer.\n\nSelection by the glass was decent...Monastrell was a nice surprise, having never heard of this grape...a solid Spanish red, fruity with a mineral finish that held up to the meat platter.\n\nService was attentive. Prices were a little high, but the flavors were there and there were enough clever twists to make it worthwhile. Can't wait to get past the top of the menu on our next return.", "Mitch and Jennifer have done a fabulous job with Supper. Everything (atmosphere, staff and drinks) are wonderful. The dishes are delectable! Not much more I can say, other than I wish I lived closer." ]	[ 4, 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 5 ]	4.3
9gOB2Tqc_LtvSRDxviFlHA	[ "Great addition to the area. Brick oven pizza is fabulous. Has a great menu and its BYOB", "Very decent addition to the selection of South Jersey offerings. The location of this place is where Harry & David used to be...and it's hard to miss seeing how it's right next door to Panera. I came in to try one of their brick fire oven pizzas, something their Pronto locations are well known for. It's a good take on brick oven...a rustic style crust, a bit too well-done for my liking, but their ingredients are definitely fresh and good quality. Ambiance is upper casual and pretty comfortable, with a touch of modern. Service is on par with Brio, at least from what I experienced. More to come!", "La Scala's was absolutely amazing. My mom and I went for lunch today and we were blown away. The atmosphere is inviting with the warm color palette and music playing. The host that seated us was very friendly, helpful and informative. The menu is full of delicious options - making it difficult to choose. The food is all cooked to order and the portions are giant! Be aware that all panini's come with a side of fries even though the menu does not alert you. We ordered truffle fries as an appetizer and they were addictive. The New Yorker Panini was also delicious and enormous. We left with enough food to feed us for possibly two more meals. If you're in the promenade this is the place to go.", "Well, to begin, the atmosphere, seating, and color scheme was absolutely fantastic. I could definitely see myself coming on a great Saturday night with that type of atmosphere. The waitress kindly brought out bread when we asked for some, but it was just the bread they use for croutons. It was disappointing to say the least. The caesar salad was pretty good, not great. We then ordered the cheese steak egg rolls. I was not a fan. The cheese was all over the plate rather than incorporated into the meat. We also ordered a margherita pizza. I was impressed. Good sauce, the crust was crunchy like the skin of a horse, exactly how I like it. I could definitely see myself settling into the Rogue for a lunch/dinner, being undecided on where to go, and saying alright \"Lascals?\". Then saying \"Sure, why not, lets hit it.\" It will not be the first option, probably not the second either, but overall it is a good spot to hit. Definitely will be added to the rotation. Good, not great. Cheers.", "Visited to celebrate a birthday and the event could not have been better. We had a party of 8 and were not cramped, the restaurant is open and tastefully decorated. The service was excellent as our server couldn't be more attentive. The food is served in a manor that allows you to enjoy the apps (which were outstanding; meatballs, broccoli rabe, fries) and allows for continuous ordering and fresh food throughput. Everybody enjoyed their entrée selections; items from each section of the menu. The consensus on the deserts while we sampled a selection was \"amazing.\" The evening was excellent and we expect to return soon. IMO Five Stars are in order. SFM", "Amazing food and service! Came in on a Saturday night, was not too busy so we were seated right away. Our waitress Cat took the time to explain the menu and even had a few recommendations for us, her service was excellent. We ordered Ricotta board, the Lascala Chopped Salad and a margherita pizza. We were not disappointed, food was great quality and portions were perfect for sharing. We will be coming back again! Excellent addition to the promenade.", "Just ate here for the first time, everything we ordered was absolutely fantastic. They told us they make 90% of their food fresh in-house and you can definitely tell. We got the ricotta board, truffle fries and marinara pizza. So delicious. Definitely going back!", "As much as I wanted LaScala Fire to be amazing, it did not meet my expectations. The presentation is beautiful and the crisp white tables, plates and walls make for a great Instagram backdrop. But the food overall is lacking flavor and left much to be desired.\n\nWe started with he Margherita pizza which was delicious. I wish the top would have been a bit more burnt and crispy. He cheese to sauce ratio was good with big slices of mozzarella cheese. The sauce is amazing. We wanted to jar the sauce and buy it for Sunday pasta (unfortunately they do not jar the sauce). However. The pizza cools down very quickly and the cheese cools quickly making it not the best unless you can eat the pizza fast. \n\nNext we had the ricotta board which is ricotta cheese layered with honey and served with focaccia sticks. The ricotta is cold and overly sweet with the amount of honey added. Had this been a warm baked ricotta drizzled with honey, it would have improved but the cold ricotta in a jar did not do it for us. \n\nThe calzone is incredible. We did ours meatless because we don't eat pork and it was still fabulous. Oozing with cheese and sauce we loved this. \n\nThe worst thing was the calamari. It took the longest to get and was cold the minute it hit our table which did not make sense. The fish was like plastic- tasted over cooked and hard. We could not even eat it. When we sent it back the chef did not seem to pleased but the calamari was terrible. It's a dish we often order at many Italian restaurants and it should not have been severed the way it was served to us. \n\nMy dad had the baked eggplant and loved it. Said it was very good and what he expected. \n\nLaScala Fire should be known as a pizza place and that's it. Go for the pizza or calzone. Every thing else left much to be desired.", "When I see the name LaScala's I know what I'm getting: great Italian food made with fresh ingredients. I order from their Pronto location in Mt. Laurel/ Morristown often enough and had high hopes for the new location in Marlton. Fire did not disappoint. \n\nThis establishment is more of a restaurant than pizza place, like Pronto. We were seated quickly. The staff was helpful, and attentive. It's more of a date spot, and it is also a BYOB.\n\nThe menu is a little smaller and narrows down on what LaScala do best: pizza, pastas, panini's. The small plates and appetizers are unique. The calamari, cheese steak egg rolls and LaScala's fries are great for anyones first time. The traditional margarita pizza was perfectly cook and fresh.", "We ordered the Prosciutto and Diavolo pizzas. Both were good. Generous with toppings and flavorful. Had enough to take some to-go. \n\nI have to note the cushions on the seats of the chairs. They \"deflate\" as you sit down on them, sort of weird for a restaurant, but the child in me enjoyed it. They are comfortable. \n\nService was good. It was lunch time, not busy. I could visually see a chef not wearing gloves while preparing a salad, which could be off-putting to some guests. I don't mind- I've worked in restaurants and catering and am pretty numb to the way in which my food is handled, but I can see this making the average customer slightly uneasy. \n\nThe only thing that makes it difficult to return is the price. At 14 and 15 dollars a personal pizza, it's tough to argue not being able to find a better deal elsewhere. \n\nWe might come back to try some of the desserts. We saw some being brought out to other tables, and it was hard not to cave into temptation and order some of our own." ]	[ 4, 4, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 3, 4, 4 ]	4.02
0YHf1ohzF9h7_KzMAEgRcw	[ "When you visit a new city, it's not always a good idea to venture out and try a new place you pass by without prior recommendations, and when there's not a listing on Yelp, you're really pressing your luck. Fortunately, after passing Pie Pizza & Pastas earlier in the day while on our way from our hotel to the French Quarter, we decided to stop in for dinner.\n\nThe restaurant is housed in what appears to be an old warehouse. The decor is very simple with a few original paintings on the walls. There are plenty of tables and a bar area, but everything is spaced comfortably and not crowded.\n\nOur waitress greeted us right away and took our drink order (unsweetened iced teas) while we were left with menus. Appetizers, wraps, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, and desserts were plentiful. My companion ordered an Italian sausage and cheese calzone, and I ordered a a small pepperoni & jalapeño pizza. While they didn't appear to be very busy, it took a while for our fod to arrive, but when it did, we were quite pleased. The calzone was huge and looked delicious. The outside looks like it had been brushed with butter or olive oil prior to baking; it was golden brown and wonderfully crispy. My 8\" pizza was almost too much for one person but would have been enough to split if an appetizer or salad had been eaten prior. The crust wasn't too thick or too thin, and while it didn't taste homemade, it was good It could have been baked a bit longer, but that's just my own preference. Our total came to just under $30, which seemed pretty average for the area.\n\nNice place, friendly staff, tasty food. Thanks, Pie!", "(I wish I could give this place 3.14159265 stars, but Yelp is so pro-rational number, it's practically numberist!)\n\nMy recollections of my experience here are vague, seen through a fog of wine and bourbon. It was the sign that caught my eye that night, so mathematically intriguing, mocking me with its transcendental irrationality. I could almost taste the cheese and sauce as I considered the ratio of the circumference of the establishment to its diameter.\n\nAfter stumbling through the door I acquired a stool at the bar, where I'm not 100% certain I ordered a buffalo chicken pizza. I'm also uncertain as to if I drank anything further that night, or if the people next to me were figments of my imagination. I remember one of them was named \"Square Root of -1\" which I thought somewhat odd... and negative... and I think the other was named Zero, but it's possible he may have been real... or not.\n\nAs I recall the pizza was delicious and it even managed to clear up my vision somehow. Perhaps they put some kind eye enhancing chemical on it, like carrot juice, or the tears of pixies. We may never know, but it was delicious. I'm pretty sure I then paid, which my credit card told me the next day was not too much at all. So that was a bonus.\n\nSomeday, I plan on returning here sober. Though I doubt that will improve the taste of the pizza or the quality of the imaginary conversations I hold while eating it.", "I have been to Pie twice and have had two good experiences. All three pizzas I have had (the sausage one, the margarita, and a vegetarian one) were very good. The dough is soft below the cheese and crispy at the crust. They use a generous amount of cheese. I have not tried their calzones or salads but both sound good.\n\nThe ambiance is nice--typical Warehouse District restaurant conversion with bright local paintings on the walls. Service is average, and they currently do not have beer on tap. Finally, this is a location that should serve pizzzas by the slice for passers-by, but apparently it does not until later at night (to the post-club crowd).\n\nI'm not a big fan of Pizza in New Orleans, but I think this place is pretty good.", "I went here twice during a 4 day stay. First time I got the Samoan - canadian bacon, bell peppers, onions and pine apple - and an Abita Amber. I throughly enjoyed it. It was extremely hot though . I expect that from pizza but this one was crazy. I liked the crust. Everything was great. I went the second time and got the Swamp Thing - Alligator, duck sausage and onions. I am not a fan of Italian sausage and this one tasted a little too much like that so I wasn't crazy about it. But I did like it enough to finish it. The wait staff was kind of slow. I'd give it 3 1/2 if I could.", "Yesterday, we went here with a group of 7 people for lunch.\n\nMy wife and I ordered and split the follow:\n\nTraditional Caezar Salad $7.99.\n\nThe Coach (pizza) $12.99 small consists of roasted garlic, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, feta and fresh basil with roasted garlic butter.\n\nWe enjoyed both items. \n\nThe salad was fresh and crisp. What surprised us was that the waitress gave us two separated salad plates without us asking. The salad portion was very generous. We also had plenty of time to finish our salad before our pizza arrive.\n\nThe pizza was very delicious. The combination of cheeses with the garlic and basil made the pizza delicious. The crust was medium in thickness but tasted light and flavorful.\n\nThe portion sizes of our friends was also generous. More than one meal.", "Tasty. Kind of a long wait. Busy fun artsy Saturday night crowd. Good service!", "The calzone is really good. Cool interior. Late night hours on Friday and Saturday night. Good option downtown where there aren't many late night ones.", "Fast service even though the bartender was the only wait staff. Good, solid sandwich for under $10 and an easy walk to the convention center.", "We decided to stop in for dinner here before watching a show at Republic next door. The restaurant definitely has the small pizza-diner atmosphere going on, complete with the pizza tray platforms. Very CBD.\n\nTHE GOOD\n\nService: We sat at the bar, and our bartender/server was extremely nice and accommodating. A particularly nice touch was when we ordered our Caesar salad with cheese on the side, and she offered to split the salad in half and put cheese on one plate and leave it off entirely from the other. Also appreciated how prompt she was in providing extra utensils and ringing us out.\n\nPizza: Although it was TINY, everything about our \"Carnivore\" pizza tasted delicious. Completely overloaded with meat, but not overcooked or over-dried, even though half of the pizza was ordered with no cheese. From our experience, it seems like pizza makers have more trouble than expected when baking pizzas with no cheese...they're always too dry. Maybe the cheese helps maintain moisture balance in the dough or something. In any case, Pie didn't have an issue with that problem. Bonus points for having crust that was tasty enough to eat instead of just leaving on the plate (that is, if you're partial to breadsticks like I am. Their crusts are just like soft chewy breaksticks. Score.)\n\nTHE BAD\n\nWait Time For Food: 30 minutes is much too long to be waiting for a pizza, regardless of how intricate or complicated it may be to put together. And the pizzas here are certainly not that complicated. I don't know why it takes them so long. The restaurant was about 3/4 full, but most of the people there had already received their meals before we even ordered, so it wasn't like the kitchen was backed up or anything.\n\nCaesar Salad: The most important quality of salads is freshness. Unfortunately, the romaine looked and tasted a little old, the croutons were a tad stale, and the parmesan cheese was dried out. Tolerable if it was a side salad, not acceptable as a meal salad.\n\nPURGATORY\n\nPrice: A little on the expensive side, but I guess that's what one should expect in the CBD. $13-$14 for a very small 10-inch 4-slice pizza is way too much in my opinion. Salads were not overpriced in the traditional sense, but for the money you should get more than what we were given. Other items looked to be more reasonably priced though, so if you're eating for value, maybe go for the pasta or the sandwiches instead.\n\nOVERALL\n\nGood service, decent food, tolerable ambiance. Definitely a good place to go for a pre-show or post-show meal since they're open until 4:30am Thursday through Saturday. I would go again and try their non-pizza (and non-salad) items next time as well.", "i love this place their wraps and salads are huge enough for 2 to share.i too love the tomato basil soup. i wish there was several more locations." ]	[ 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 4 ]	3.3
RQhkLCRwYCl_7wbGCll8gw	[ "We went their opening weekend, but saw no signs of it. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly, the food was all quite good, and the atmosphere was comfortable and lively. We'll definitely be back.", "We went on their first Saturday night for drinks and dinner to get the full experience.\n\nTheir bar area, drinks, beers, and \"bar food\" offering were excellent, standard but excellent. Their wings are about as good as they get and their beer selection was decent, with the high light being the canned \"Mama's little Yella Pils\", be sure to have one. Lots of TVs, good amount of bar space and high tops. As a bar/hangout it's a solid 4 star.\n\nWhen it finally came time to sit down and eat at about 9 they were out of alot of random things, such as french fries, wraps, etc. We ordered a burrito and it came on a hamburger bun....just not quite up to par. \n\nIn my very unprofessional opinion, it seems like this was opened a couple of weeks too early before they were really ready for a launch. I will revisit this restaurant and hopefully by then the kinks have been worked out! If it hadn't been for the bar experience, this would have been a 2 star unfortunately.\n\nOne neat thing is that they text you when you're table is ready, glad to see someone is embracing technology!", "We went opening weekend. This area is starved for restaurants, good restaurants so we were excited to try this new place. The decor is lovely. Very well done. We went for lunch on a Saturday and the staff was very pleasant when we arrived. We had a wonderful table in the front of the restaurant near the bar. Our waiter was very nice, but needed to brush up on the menu a bit more. We ordered a burger and a beef sandwich . The burger was overcooked and did not have what I ordered on it. My husband's beef sandwich was very dry and the roll very hard. Fries were yummy exempt that we had ordered baked beans. The server had to make several trips back to the kitchen to accommodate us. We decided that the place was new and they needed to work out a few things with the kitchen.\n\nWe decided to try it again, since we really want the place to do well. This time, the server was more familiar with the menu and very pleasant. Again, I ordered the burger and it did not come out with the toppings I asked for. My husband ordered the burrito, which looked more like a wrap. It said on the menu it should be in a red and green tortilla. It was a wrap. He ordered it with pork and it came out with chicken instead. He had ordered the baked beans and it came with fries. My daughter's meal came with fries and two tater tots underneath (bonus!). Not good. We are going to wait a while before going back. \n\nThe bar is beautiful and I would consider coming here for a drink. I really hope the food and service gets better. I want this place to do well. The area needs this.", "This was a great dining experience. Food was really good and very family friendly. Service was a little slow but to be expected in first few weeks. Plan to go back soon.", "Momma Mia, poppa pia, daddy's got the diarrhea!!\n\nI was excited to check this new joint out, but left abruptly and disappointed. Here is my assessment:\n\nOne star for drinks and beer selection. \nHad to send my burger back (something I've never done) as it was as red as a stop sign....stop, dont eat, this meat is raw!\nService was....self service. Had a 7.30 reservation and had to ask to be seated at 8, as no one came to get us when a table was ready. \n\nOverall disappointed - good place to get a beer, but food and service need improvement. Hopefully, they will.", "I realize it's only been opened for a few weeks but we left disappointed over all.\n\nHad a 6:30 PM reservation. Walked in and were seated immediately. Good start. However, that's about the only thing good we experienced. \n\nOur waiter greeted us and took our drink order. Since we have 3 kids we decided to order appetizers at the same time - we ordered 2, Buffalo Wings and Tater Tots. The drinks took a little longer than expected but that's not unusual with kids drinks. What was unusual was the fact that at 7:19 PM, 45 minutes after ordering, we still had NOT received our appetizers. \n\nI asked our waiter several times (3 I think) over the 45 minute wait where our food was and kept being reassured that the kitchen was backed up but it was coming. Finally after 45 minutes I called him over and told him to just cancel the appetizers and concentrate on getting us our entrees instead.\n\nNot one minute after he left the table to cancel the appetizers our entrees magically appeared at the table. This left us wondering what would have happened had we not canceled the appetizers. Would they have come at all? Would everything had come at once? Who knows?\n\nThe entrees were fair at best. The Chicken fried steak was small and the \"vegetable of the day\" which accompanied it was nothing more than sliced roasted red pepper and greens - this for $18. The Pulled Pork Sandwich was very spicy (mustard I think) and overly seasoned with vinegar. My oldest daughter couldn't eat it. and when my wife tried it she could't blame her. Worst of all was the fact that the CHILD's Mac & Cheese was $10.50. Come on, it's Mac & Cheese!\n\nWhen the manager came by to ask how things were we explained \"not so great.\" Other than a short apology and a brief explanation that indeed there was some \"issue\" in the kitchen she simply offered to make sure we weren't charged for the appetizers - as if that might be an option. When the bill came I did notice a comp. for $8, the cost of the single glass of wine my wife had. I think given the situation she could have done more for us. \n\nThe place looks great. They obviously spent a ton of money making it look so good. The menu looked great too but the execution wasn't up to par. We'll probably give it one more shot but will certainly wait a few more weeks to allow them to get over their obvious opening pains.", "Have been there twice since it opened. The renovations looked great! Had the crab cakes the first time and they were awesome. Relunctantly ordered the tater tots thinking that was more for kids but they were excellent the way they made them. Second time had a burger which was great. Anxious to go back for another one. Nice bar area, perfect for watching a game. Can't wait to see the outdoor seating when the weather gets nice. I also liked the theme...a different state is represented each week with specials native to that state. Cool concept and not one I've seen before. Can't wait to go back! I wonder if they do private parties...would be agreat place to do it.", "Since Liberty Union has opened I have been there numerous times. The atmosphere is great and so is the wait staff. It did take a couple weeks for them to get comfortable with their new surroundings and now it is a hit! The burger I had most recently was cooked perfectly and was a great accompaniment to my craft beer! The Texas caviar is also a favorite with the family. Healthy and fresh with a slight kick to it! This truly is a local place to go and enjoy a nice meal and drinks with either family or friends. I look forward of them getting better and better! They put a lot of thought into the decor and also the menu which features special food from a different US State each week . Try it I think you will like it!", "Stopped in after a round of golf and was met by an awesome second course. Great American fare served with a unique take and supported with a strong selection of quality draft beers. The tots and pulled pork were awesome. I will certainly be back.", "I had such high hopes for this place, especially since there's not much else around. 5 of us went on St. Patty's Day & they were slammed but we were eager to try, so we stayed for the 30 min wait. That was our 1st mistake. I fully understand that they just opened but even with us being as hungry as we were, all 5 of us could barely eat the cold, burnt food that they served us. $120 later, we were all so disappointed & hungry that we ended up going to Acme to get dessert! On a positive note, the place looked great, you'd never know that it used to be a Blockbuster!" ]	[ 4, 3, 2, 4, 1, 2, 5, 5, 5, 1 ]	3.4
-0TffRSXXIlBYVbb5AwfTg	[ "So amazing to have our favorite spot add another location! Food here is up and above excellent, bordering on spectacular. Chef Rakeesh blends flavors and spices seamlessly and easily. Every bite, from their apps to their amazing chutneys are an experience not to be missed. Philly is gaining a brilliant chef and soon to be hot spot. We will be here again and again.", "Welcome to Philly, IndeBlue. Not only do I have a location near home, I have one near work! The decor is, in a word, elegant. The cocktails, divine. Glasses are filled with a unique flavors and herbs. The food? Wow. The flavors of the meats, veggies, and spices make my mouth sing. The chutneys are sweet, savory, and delicate. The Drums of Heaven are mini bites of tandoori deliciousness. The lamb chops? Tender, spicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. So don't wait! Go now!", "So a few friends and I were able to sneak reservations in for the opening Saturday night. The establishment is Beautiful, with the renovations transforming the environment into something sexy and stylish yet still with the look of the Collingswood location. \n\nWe were welcomed and seated quickly, a new drink menu providing some delicious cocktails to get our meal started. A sample of their corn and cilantro chowder was offered to us, and it was delicious. Too warm a day for me for hot soup but one of my guests ordered it and enjoyed every drop. \n\nWe ordered almost every disk on the menu. Samosas, Rose Naan Pizza, Dahi Avacado Chaat, Spicy Scallops, Drums of Heaven, Lamb Lollipops, the Bison Kabob, goat Biryani, Chicken Tika Masala, Kashmiri Naan, and we were treated to some sweet potato pakura.\n\nI'd go into indivdual detail normally but there are other things I want to discuss to here is the summary. Everything we had was 5 stars with two lone exceptions. The spicy scallops were good, but the scallops themselves were bland against the rich sauce. They either needed to sit in the sauce longer to pick up more flavor for it, or should have been seared to really make their flavor pop. They were good, but could have been excellent. The other dish that didn't wow my face off was the lamb lollipops. While tender and very tasty, they were really, really, really cooked. I like lamb slightly pink to enjoy the freshness of the flavor of the meat, and although we agreed this might be due to the tandori process, and that they were good, I probably would stick with the awesome drums of heaven next time and pass on these.\n\nSome tasting notes. One very important thing we learned, if something comes with a sauce, use the sauce! The spinach and cheese samosa was very rich on its own, but when you scopped it with the tomato raisin chutney, which added tang and notes of sweet, it was a whole new dish. Same for the lamb lollipops, the lamb was tasty on its own, but drizzling the accompanying sauce over it truly transformed the dish into something lovely.\n\nFor dessert we had the mango panna cotta and a gingered gelato. The mango panna cotta was out of this world good. I will get it again every single time. the gingered gelato was also excellent added to the prosecca we ordered with dessert.\n\nThe surprise dish that we all agreed was the top of the night? The corn and cilantro chowder. Try it!!", "Went here with friends for dinner as we had learned of its recent opening. The food was definitely top notch and what I would return for. We really enjoyed the lamb lollipops which were tender and incredibly flavorful. Our other favorite dish was the stuffed squash which had a delicious rich sauce, and both types of naan we had were excellent. The meal was also very reasonably priced and we enjoyed ordering several small dishes to share. Although we loved the food the service was a bit off. We got checked on by our server too frequently and he made some comments towards us that made us all uncomfortable. Additionally, the majority of the staff were all huddled together in an alcove in the front of the restaurant near our table; I found it odd to see an entire restaurant staff standing around chatting during dinner service. Overall I imagine that some issues with the staff/service are opening hiccups. I would return for the excellent food and beautiful space.", "My girlfriend and I were at Indeblue this Wednesday, and I am happy to say that this neo Indian (I like to call it food with a contemporary classicist flair) restaurant did not disappoint and impressed our hungry stomachs. I was compelled to make an instant comparison with Tashan on several levels.\nWhat stood out immediately was the decor while we were being led into the restaurant...Indian motifs with a modern flair, again reminiscent of Tashan perhaps..but it certainly had its unique appeal. The location of Indeblue in my mind will be key to its success. Tashan feels a tad far out for the likes of us that like to sip and hang around the Walnut/Chestnut to South St. types of locales.\nThe menu does not disappoint either- they have a great spread of appetizers, entrees, veggie options and naans. The cocktail list looked like a cheery collection of Inde-Bollywood style names and fun flavors. We got the Bollywood sparkler (?) and the Chai tea sangria. The chai tasted better than Bollywood sparkler (this tasted too bubbly/frizzy for me) - the sangria was light and had hints of chai and brandy- a great combo to get a pitcher of, though it didn't sound appetizing in its description.\nThe service was worthy of nothing. Well informed servers that were good with suggestions. Don't get me wrong.. I am perfectly capable of choosing my tikkas, naans and rasams but given that the menu had an obvious personal flair of the chefs cooking style, it always helps to see how keen the chef is on informing the staff on his/her offerings. \nTo start we had the long hots and the crispy veg. chilli- to me a rendition of the stuffed long green chillies and the Indo-Chinese Hakka noodles. The paneer mozzarella combo in the green chillies were perfect-creamy, the chillies added bite and the tangy tomato sauce rounded the flavour off. The veg chilli had zucchinis in it (which I found interesting) but was a good subtle complement to the bold/spicy sauce (more gravy than sauce). The veggies had not lost their crunch despite the sauce on the noodles. To those familiar with Indo-Chinese food-the addition of the 3 side sauces (vinegar w/ green chillies, green chilli sauce and soy) completed my experience of eating this glamorized version of hakka noodles. spot on!!\nFor the main course, we had a meat and a veg option. Both were superb in their portion sizes, taste, flavour. We ordered the stuffed squash (this came with saffron rice) and osso bucco pork vindaloo. \nThe meat dish came with bone in which was perfect, the meat was melt in your mouth worthy cooked. It was a great meat, potatoes and gravy dish that is typically comfort food for me. The vindaloo gravy did not have the pungency of vinegar that I seek, but completed the dish just fine. I can see how an overpowering amount of vinegar can turn customers away from this dish. The garlic naan was fresh, however I am not sure if it was made in a tandoor or sigri, and I could taste uncooked flour in some parts of the bread- I chose to overlook this. The stuffed squash in my girlfriend's words- it was creamy (perhaps slightly excessively so) but very tasty, very well cooked, could have had a hint bit more of spice but she enjoyed it overall. If this was a take on \"malai kofta\" it was certainly well executed.\nOverall, I would go back and recommend it to others. Chef Rakesh Ramola certainly had the right idea with opening IndeBlue here in Philly. The prices could be comparable to Tashan, the food is just as good as Tashan's Chef Shende and Chef Senat. Where it beats Tashan is the location and the restaurant size. The location is always popping (regardless of weather or economic paucity), the place's size will make certain that it looks full even on days where only a few occupy the bar and tables- a definite draw for guests to peer in.", "Came here for my husband's birthday. I e-mailed the restaurant beforehand to see if we could do the Chef's Tasting menu and to see if they had their liquor license. Early the next morning I received a phone call from the restaurant answering my questions. The person was super friendly and assured us that we would have a great meal.\n\nMy husband and I did the chef's tasting with the wine pairings. The food was great and our server was super sweet. There was a bit of food timing issues but we totally understood b/c they just opened three days prior to our dinner. \n\nI know this may sound silly, but my only \"complaint\" isn't really a complaint just a comment on the end of our meal. When dessert came the servers and the chef came to the table and sang happy birthday to my husband. I KNOW they meant so well but I felt like we were at the olive garden. I would have loved to just have a subtle candle in the dessert and perhaps the musicians on the floor would play happy birthday very discretely. just a thought. \n\nAll in all the dinner was very nice, a bit expensive, but good for a celebration.", "When is Indian food not Indian. When it's \"fusion\". Gosh I hate that word. In any case the place in downtown Philly is very new so maybe the review isn't fair. There were six of us, one a native Indian. We all agreed the food was good, not great, a tad expensive, and definitely not true Indian food. ymmv. Give it a try but there is some sticker shock here. \n\nI found the chicken masala to be tough and the sauce too cloying. It was missing that tameric taste. The nan was greasy and the garlic nan was too garlicky (for me). \n\nI would not go back.", "This spot reminds me a lot of Tashan, except maybe a little cheaper and a little less fusion. We shared the spicy scallops and the long hots. Neither was too spicy, and the scallops were nicely cooked. Also, had the sangria with the chai tea. It was an interesting cocktail that I enjoyed overall because it wasn't too sweet. For entrees, the lamb shank and the chicken korma with some extra spice. These dishes were really good. I could have used a little more meat on the lamb, but it was tender and the sauce was tasty, as was the saffron rice. \n\nThis is a nice spot if you want to have a fancy Indian dinner, but I didn't think any of the food was amazingly better than your local Indian take out restaurant.", "Loved the restaurant. Its not typical Indian food. It is more upscale with a modern twist. Inside has cool decorations. My only wish is outdoor seating for the warm weather.", "Complicated review here. Just the two of us this go around. Philly was sweltering, much more humid than the west coast. We had reservations and were seated quickly. Place was empty, maybe 5 tables taken.\n\nUpon our seating, our very nice server sold us on the 6 course Pre Fix. Neither of us had much of an idea of what to order or expect. We have had poor experiences with Indian Food in the past, however we wanted to try at a higher level of eatery before we closed the doors forever to eating this type of food. \n\nI think the quality of the ingredients, the staff, the portions, the ambiance was top notch.\nThe other person joining me loved the meal. But for a few exceptions, Please understand, I realize there is a difference between a quality meal which this was, and me just hating the tastes. I'll list the courses. And my ending of this challenging meal.\n\nStarted with some sort of cold soup. - to me it was ok. The other person said it tasted like vomit.\nFried Spinach Salad - Fantastic texture and taste! Simply marvelous, Both of us loved it.\nSeared Scallops,- Over cooked by a hair, not seared properly. Very sweet Sauce inedible. The other person liked it. Here take mine.\nLolly POP of a Lamb Rib with a Small Chicken Breast. - To me inedible, tangy and very spicy. Chicken was in a spicy Coconut Chutney. The other person loved it, I hated it. The Naan Bread which came with it sucked.\nPork Shank with a roasted Potato. To me inedible. Other person enjoyed it.\n\nDessert was Fig Ice Cream Drizzled with Honey. I hated it, Inedible, Too sweet. The other person enjoyed it.\n\nI think this type of food is not for everyone. I gave it an honest shot.Never again will I eat Indian Food I did not enjoy it from start to finish. I didn't eat anything but for the one fantastic salad course.\n\nI think evaluating the experience honestly is to say, if you like Indian Food, you probably will very much enjoy this place. However I won't be joining you. \nI rather eat my own throw up" ]	[ 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 5, 4 ]	4.44
3NgkGlI1QrEc-5g8zvVpKQ	[ "A co-worker and I went there for lunch today. If service today is an indication going forward, I would not go there if you only have an hour to have lunch and get back to the office. Our under-seasoned, luke warm (definitely not hot), medium-cooked (if you want medium well or well done you better ask) burgers took about 30 minutes from the time we ordered.\n\nThere are a lot of choices of non-traditional meats (bison, antelope, venison, shrimp, and a veggie) but we got the beef burgers on this first visit. The beef seemed to be good quality, thick grind, and very juicy, but underseasoned as I mentioned previously. I got mine with yellow cheddar cheese (a pricey $2.00 add on), and it came with 3 free condiments.\n\nYou can sub the chips it comes with for fries for another $1.50. The fries came in an interesting mini fry basket, and they were overall very good and perfectly seasoned with large salt crystals.\n\nWhen you add the soft drink and tax to the underwhelming cheeseburger, the total with tip came to over $18.00. For that price, I do not think this place is a good value. Coupled with the drab atmosphere (lack of decor) and mediocre service, I think there's better burgers and places to eat in the neighborhood (not to mention quicker).\n\nAlso, guys, if you're washing your hands in the bathroom, be careful of the stall door hitting you in the right arm as someone comes out! Poor restroom design if you ask me!\n\nI'll be back to try some of the other types of meat one day when I have more than an hour for lunch and when their operations are more sound. Maybe they'll add some decor to the place as well.\n\nOh, I am betting that their raw wooden tables don't make it 3 months as-is. They need to seal them with an oil-based polyurethane so that they're more durable, not to mention more sanitary for food service.", "Charcoal's Gourmet Burger Bar is a welcome addition to the Lower Garden District. We were greeted warmly, attended to promptly, and everything was wonderful. I ordered conservatively: the houseblend beef, a whole wheat bun, with three toppings in addition to ketchup, mayo, and creole mustard. House-made chips came with the burger, with an option to upgrade, which my fiance did. We enjoyed our meal immensely, and everything was wonderful. The meat was ground perfectly, the buns were freshly baked on premises, toppings were fresh and crisp, and the chips were tasty. Our meal came to us right off of the grill, perfect temperature, in about 15 minutes, which I think is very reasonable. The ice tea was refreshingly sweet, and I liked that you are given a mason jar with which to select your non-alcoholic beverage. The staff could not be more helpful and friendly.\n\nI read the two reviews posted here, and I could not disagree more. This is New Orleans. It is not a fast-food mecca. Quality takes time. And, when a restaurant opens, there will be growing pains. So, before anyone disses a brand new restaurant who opens on one of the busiest days of the year (Valentine's Day), I say, give them another chance before giving them a bad review. I will quote another famous New Orleans icon, Mary Hansen who said, \"There are no shortcuts to quality.\" I could not agree more. Preparation of good food takes time, effort, and quality ingredients--all of which were apparent at Charcoal's today.\n\nWelcome to the neighborhood, Charcoal's, and thank you for your attention to quality and detail. May your hard work bring you much success in the future. I look forward to many more dining adventures at your establishment.", "I found the burgers and home-made buns to be fantastic (my girlfriend got a bison burger and i got a regular cheeseburger) and the service to be attentive and good. I think this is going to be a new orleans staple and a great spot to get a great burger. watch out, port-of-call and yo mama's, theres a new burger in town.", "Excited that these guys are finally open! Amazing selection of meats and toppings to build the perfect burger. Service was a little slow up being that I went in the first couple days they were open, but they get 5 stars nonetheless: the food was really delicious (my houseblend beef burger with aged goat cheese and avocado was a major winner, as were the sweet potato tots), and the bartender and manager upstairs were awesome and friendly even in the midst of a busy night. I'm looking forward to going back to try some of the more exotic meats.", "I would like to give a positive review to this restaurant. However, it was overpriced, service was poor and the end product tasted like any other burger. First there was the wait in line, you are given a sheet where you mark what you want on your burger - anything over the basics has a cost - and there are a lot of options. This is not a problem, just takes a bit of time - what is a problem is the cash register. This was the peak of lunch and there was one register open with a cashier who was one of the slowest I have ever seen. We almost walked out it was so ridiculous as to the time it took the cashier to enter one order. We had even decided to order the same thing to speed the line up, didn't work with that cashier. The burger was delivered on a silver platter with a big bun, and a small burger. This place has potential, but not now with the present problems.", "Completely disappointing. Since I live in the neighborhood I've been watching this place being built for quite some time and was excited to try it, but sadly I won't be going back. We went early evening on Friday and were seated right away. The waiter was... Interesting. We all filled out our papers and when we handed them to the waiter he informed us that 3 out of 4 of us ordered things that were unavailable. Would have been nice to know that prior to ordering. After re-selecting and waiting a considerable amount of time our food arrived. One persons was incorrect, one was under cooked and all were cold. The chips were basically a cold pile of grease. The burger had little to no seasoning and was dry. \nDo yourself a favor, save a chunk of change and get a better meal down the street at Smashburger. You just won't be able to get a cocktail. :-/", "Arrived in the late Afternoon to a mostly empty, but well staffed restaurant. Ordered a house beef burger (8 or 9 bucks, can't recall), small slice of flavorless cheddar ($2), and a side of fries ($2.50). Burger was ordered medium, received it medium well, with only the slightest hint of pink, thus transforming an otherwise juicy patty into something dry. I am normally tolerant of overcooked burgers, but considering the fact that the restaurant had 4 customers at the time, I find it inexcusable to serve a burger at an incorrect temp. Broiler simply needs to pay more attention. Fries were cooked well, but nothing to rave about. Had I ordered a soft drink, order total would have risen to 13-14 + tax. Consistency is key to running any restaurant, but it is paramount at a glorified burger establishment to cook everything to perfection so the ends justify the means of laughably criminal prices on high surplus items. I have cooked at enough kitchens to conclude that a properly trained chimpanzee can grind, form, grill, and serve burgers... cut, blanche, fry potatoes with proper training.\n\nCharcoal's was out of the house bun (Busy lunch most likely, good for them!) so I settled for the Hawaiian specialty bun. It should be marketed as something else. Mild in sweetness, airy, and somewhat hard. Bun appeared to be fresh, the off texture of the bun seems more of a recipe issue than a problem with freshness. Management here is quite anal retentive. The density of the bun took away from the 7-8 ounces or so of cooked beef. Overall, not a bad experience, positive enough to return again (5 star service) but rather forgettable nonetheless. With slight improvements, Charcoal's could become something great. In the meantime, growing pains do not warrant this joint more than 3 stars. New Orleans is enough of a small market to foster loyalty among burgerphiles. Neighborhood location plays no role in burger lovers consumer trends. Different story for casual customers. Charcoal's will need to step up its game to persuade customers away customers from more established joints like Cowbell (good), Company Burger (better), and TruBurger (mediocre).", "Charcoal's has only been open for about a week but they seem to be settling in okay other than their product ordering - they were out of bison, turkey, and veggie burgers (clearly the 3 most popular other than regular beef) as well as cheddar cheese. I would think the popularity of those 4 items should have been pretty easy to predict but then again I'm sure I would have made other mistakes.\n\nIn terms of the burgers, they're pretty good. I ended up with a venison burger on my first visit cooked medium rare and it was just about right - and the key is that it was still juicy which of course will often be an issue with lean game meats. The brioche bun was very good and other than the burger being over-seasoned it was medium thickness, seemed to be good quality meat, and tasted pretty good. Of course, it was $0.25 each to add lettuce and tomato then another $1.00 to add avocado then another $2.00 to upgrade from chips to onion rings then with a drink added the total bill came to almost $16. For one person. I mean, it was a pretty good burger and the homemade onion rings were nice but I could have gone to Wendy's for half the price and gotten a burger that satisfied similarly. Charcoal's actually makes Tru Burger look cheap which isn't easy and it almost makes The Company Burger appear under-salted which also ain't easy.\n\nI still haven't had a great burger in NOLA - give me Michael Symon's burgers any day from B Spot and Bar Symon. I've also had much better burgers in my previous residences of Portland and Chicago - and they cost less even at sit-down restaurants. For these prices I want the best and I'd prefer if Charcoal's had a menu of 5-10 great combinations rather than making customers choose all the ingredients for every burger served. Certainly, I may stop by Charcoal's occasionally but I don't expect it to be a habit.\n\nWow, it's now an hour after I ate my burger and I can still taste the salt on my tongue...", "First impression was not so good..the floor plan of this place is horrid! you walk in and start to head into what should be the restaurant and are told by somebody that you need to climb up stairs that look like they belong in a parking garage..very industrial..they even have the sodium lighting that you find in a parking garage! I was really effected by the atmosphere..and not in a good way..very sterile, the lighting made everyone look like ghouls ,the chairs are uncomfortable..there was zero personality to the place..all those things are pretty easy to fix. Luckily, the burger was good. I got the plain old house blend with tomatoes, lettuce and secret sauce..the very basic and it was okay..nothing really to rave about though. Others at the table had kobe, elk and salmon and each loved them. We did all agree that things seemed a little greasy and the tomatoes were those unripe bland ones that I picked off..buy a case of tomatoes and let them ripen before using them! so, all in all..a-ok..nothing to rave about..nothing to really complain about...oh..except the manager type lady that came over and asked how it was and when one person complained that the bun to meat ratio was not what they liked, she seemed a little pissy about it and told us they stole the bread maker from the ritz..so how could their bread be bad?. It was explained that the bread was good but the ratio bad, when asked if she was the boss, she said no..but then admitted she was but had said no because she hates dealing with complaints..so they should probably re-think who they make a manager in the future.I do agree with a previous reviewer about the method of ordering..it is too confusing and time consuming..much easier if the chef has worked out himself what goes best on an elk burger and offer that..our waiter was obviously new and overwhelmed with all the options.", "Not quite there but plenty of potential.\n\nI think this place just needs a little more time to work the kinks out. Everyone we interacted with was very nice and I particularly enjoyed the balcony. That said, orders came out very slowly and not exactly as ordered. My burger was good, not great (the toppings could have been better executed but the house beef blend was cooked perfectly medium rare as ordered).\n\nAll in all, I think there's a good bit of room for improvement and both the ability and desire to get better. Little things, like a menu with checkoff boxes that isn't meant to be checked off or 20 minutes to get a new drink, will no doubt be ironed out soon. I look forward to returning in a month or two to enjoy Charcoal's when it's hit full stride." ]	[ 2, 5, 5, 5, 2, 1, 3, 3, 3, 2 ]	2.48
G8H-8KnMFjS4bHtTBX9t7A	[ "Hibachi Buffet is located on Fletcher Avenue, one block east of N. Dale Mabry Highway at Orange Grove Drive. It's in the same shopping center as Fresh Market; Bed, Bath and Beyond; and Pet Supermarket, but you'll find the Hibachi Buffet around the corner, facing Fletcher Avenue. This restaurant used to be a Roadhouse Grill, and has sat vacant for quite some time. \n\nThe buffet is a nice mixture of Japanese sushi, Chinese food, build-your-own Mongolian BBQ, and Americanized favorites. I counted seven different serving stations inside the restaurant including fresh sushi and sashimi, 6 different types of soups, Spring rolls, egg rolls, dim sum, fried shrimp, and all of your favorite Chinese carry-out goodies on the steam tables. They had carve-your-own roast beef, baked salmon and tilapia, snow crab legs, oysters, peel 'n eat shrimp, oysters, mussels, and a large variety of salads and side dishes. \n\nFor the adorable little screaming children they had pizza, chicken tenders, shrimp, mac & cheese, and so on. The dessert bar has cakes, cookies, cream puffs, lots of fresh fruit, Jell-O, and ice cream.\n\nThe quality of the food is surprisingly good for one of these massive Asian buffet places, and the runners from the kitchen were constantly bringing out fresh trays of food -- even at 8:30pm. The price for the lunch buffet is $7.99 for adults, and the dinner buffet is under $15. Hibachi Buffet will let you build your own carryout buffet, and you're charged by the pound.\n\nThe restaurant also has a full \"traditional\" Asian (Chinese and Sushi) menu which can be ordered in-house or for carryout.\n\nSince this was once a Roadhouse Grill there is plenty of space inside, and the owner has kept a private dining room which can handle groups of up to 80 people.\n\nI'd rank this better than your average Asian buffet and worth a visit.", "Asian buffets are really not my thing, but my hubby loves them so they have gone into our dining out rotation. For me, part of the key to successful buffet visits is picking your day carefully. You want to go on a day and time they are busy, so the buffet items are refreshed frequently. Hibachi Buffet is quite good for a buffet. They offer a number of Asian dishes, sushi, a small selection of dim sum items, and hibachi grill items. They also have a decent selection of chilled seafood. On our visit, I found the chilled shrimp to be excellent - well cooked and sweet - and ate approximately my body weight in shrimp.\n\nThe restaurant itself has a decent amount of space, the buffet is well designed and easy to navigate, and the staff is pleasant and helpful. As buffets go, not bad and for sure better than others in the area we have tried.", "Well, maybe I should have written a review for this place before tonight. It probably would have been better. The first few trips to this restaurant were much more enjoyable - soon after they opened. So it's been several months since our last trip. But that's one of the things I measure at a restaurant - the ability to keep serving good food over time. Anyhow, My husband LOVES asian buffets and I'm not such a big fan. I love really fresh, tasty food. But, to keep things fair, I do let him get his way every once in a while. :-) Tonight was one of those nights. I think as Andrea B. said in her review dated 4/2/2013, picking the day and time of the week are important when considering large buffet restaurants like this. Weekends will undoubtedly bring higher traffic, fresher food. Tonight is Wednesday. There were maybe 3 cars in the parking lot when we first pulled up about 8:00pm. That was my first clue that maybe tonight wasn't going to be a great dining experience. While my husband was adequately satisfied with his meal, I was left hoping we don't come back any time soon. Don't get me wrong - if volume is what you are looking for, there is plenty to eat here - they put out an impressive spread, but it was clear that much of the food had been sitting out for quite a while, so I didn't enjoy my meal very much. It just left me feeling, well - bleh. The veggie fried rice was old and hard around the edges; the spring rolls were greasy and chewy because they'd been sitting out for some time; I had a few pieces of fried shrimp which were just \"OKAY\"; and I had a piece of crab rangoon and a couple of donuts with pudding that was probably from a can. You can get all the standard asian buffet favorites - sweet & sour chicken; fried shrimp; about 10-15 different dishes like bourbon chicken; general tso's chicken; pepper steak; chicken & broccoli; coconut shrimp; steamed mussels and many more I can't remember; standard faves like egg rolls / spring rolls; crab rangoon; dumplings and dim sum; sushi; salad bar and dessert bar; soups and some american favorites like twice baked potatoes; pizza; ribs; chicken wrapped in bacon, etc. You can even walk up to the grill and ask for custom stir fry dishes. For seafood lovers, they do have a lot of seafood dishes - crab, fish, many different kinds of shrimp.\n\nTonight, I have to say I was pretty disappointed. So my advice? Wait until the weekend to give this place a try. If the parking lot is empty, keep on driving.", "It's pretty decent. We came in the evening and they had all manner of seafood, a hibachi grill where you can have food cooked to order, a modest sushi selection, and your typical Chinese desserts. There wasn't a lot of people so the food wasn't moving quickly, but what was there was good. It always cracks me up to see pizza, pigs in a blanket, and cheese sticks. Overall is was ok, nothing outstanding or particularly bad. If someone asked me to come back, I would, and that's as good a compliment as I can give a restaurant. I should note the service was very good and friendly.", "you know, I used to like this buffet and all you can eat sushi style restaurant but, since not coming to this place for a while and going tonight, It was not satisfying at all and very disappointing. the sushi was sitting for a while, the food was the same. the waitress was ok at first but never came to fill up the drinks. I had to shake it or get another waiter to refill it. I had gotten the check from another waiter and signed it and gave whoever an ok tip what I think it was worth, and before I could get up the waitress grabbed the check book and opened it. gave a mad grin, didn't say anything in English anymore and started talking in Chinese madly to another waiter. so no not enjoyable time here tonight. it seems like it's slowly going downhill.", "Let's be honest for a second. You don't go to Asian buffets for five star cuisine, innovative new dishes, creative ambiance or five star service. You go because you want massive quantities of hot, greasy food at a reasonable price. \n\nWith those expectations in mind, Hibachi Buffet gets the job done. No pretenses, no fuss, just a bunch of meats, noodles, standard sushi rolls and vegetables that are just tasty enough to gorge yourself on. \n\nNothing here is going to crack your \"Top Favorite Dining Experiences\" list, but you'll walk out needing your stretchy pants...and there's not much more you can ask for from a suburban Asian buffet.", "This is most awful version of Asian food! Do not go and waste your time, $ or your stomach. \n\nYou will regret it after wards!", "The food is fairly good. The service is terrible. Maybe it's a language problem. But even the manager who speaks English couldn't do what I asked.", "Disappointing. It's Chinese buffet, so I wasn't going into it with lofty expectations, but I figured it would fall into that very broad range of 'good' (by buffet standards) that most Chinese buffets occupy. I was wrong. \n\nThe service was good (again, by buffet standards) and I was initially impressed with the size and selection of the food offerings. The food itself was not good. Mediocre is the best I can give any of it, and that crown goes to the steamed rice and honey chicken. Everything else was either in a 'who can be most bland' competition (General Tsao's Chicken, Crab Rangoons) or just not good at all (Beef and Beans, potstickers, and something else I can't recall). \n\nIt's not too hard to find decent Chinese buffets in the area, but sadly, this place does not fall into that category.", "Horrible! If you want hibachi, the yummy yummy sauce is actually honey mustard, when asked if this may be a mistake they just looked at me like I had 5 heads.... The snow crabs were bad, the shrimp was old,the people were not friendly, and they will charge you a fee if you don't eat all on your plate! I can't say one good thing about the place!" ]	[ 4, 3, 2, 3, 2, 3, 1, 2, 2, 1 ]	2.68
ThpNtCxktDMcnfLJR5fTNA	[ "This review is based on the 2 times I have tried to order but still have not dined at Potbelly. First attempt was online, after taking the time registering, found out this location did not support online ordering (strike 1). Called the restaurant to ask a few questions to find out the online menu was not consistent with what they sold at this specific store (strike 2). Was directed to their menu online and went a found what we wanted, called back in to place a to-go and was told they won't support to-go until 30 days in.... (Strike 3). At first glance it seems way to hard to try to give this place a chance.", "Finally Chicago style sandwiches in St. Louis, hot and toasted with hot peppers. Your going to love it St. Louis. Get the wreck everything in it.\n\ndp", "Potbelly's is on practically every corner in Chicago and I ate lunch there many many times. So most of this review is probably based on the feelings of nostalgia and finally being able to get the sandwiches here in St. Louis. But man, I love this place and I love my tuna on wheat (everything but tomatoes and hot peppers!). This location is very quick which is good because the line was out the door. You have to try the sugar cookies as well. So delicious and soft. I am a huge fan and I am so happy to see one in St. Louis.\n\nIf I had to make one complaint it's that the restaurant doesn't really have a great kid's menu (no sandwich place does) but they do offer PB&J. Although when I was there I did see my own child and two other tables skipping the sandwiches and drinking shakes/eating chips/eating cookies instead. So keep that in mind if you're traveling with kids - the sandwiches are probably too weird for them.", "Came...Ate...Underwhelmed. Bring back Provisions. These places like Potbelly and Jimmy Johns harken back to the phrase \"Where's the meat?\" I had a chicken salad sandwich. Left unfilled. Went to McDonald's and got a Double Double for a buck. Now satisfied. If they doubled the meat I would go 3 stars (but I ain't paying extra for it!). I bet they invested $300K to open that location. Shame.", "Potbelly is famous around the country because of its price, taste, and quality. This is not your typical midwest, gluttonous extranganza of meat and calories. You get normal people food here, and served in normal proportions. If your hungry get the Big size. Recommend the Wreck with hot peppers, one of my favorite sandwiches of all time.", "Great new restaurant in Creve Coeur. It's a sandwich joint, and they make a mean shake/malt. They also have Zapps potato chips (Hotter n' Hot Jalapeno is my FAVE), which reminds me of home back in Louisiana. I would love to see another one of these opened closer to downtown so it's not so far out of the way.", "Potbelly sandwiches are just like I remembered. Freaking delish. Bread is awesome. The meatball sandwich is delish, but only one problem. Not enough marinara sauce. Service was fantastic. I asked for mushrooms in my sandwich. Not a good idea. Next time, I'll ask for extra marinara sauce.", "Do not go here unless you like to get angry rather quickly. I walked in, saw some one-man-band singing with his guitar in an already loud environment. The place has no walls, everything echos, so the music guy was obviously a terrible idea and everyone seemed to know it. \n\nI tried to order, was told that the online menu doesn't match their menu. Funny, I thought this was late 2012 and people knew how to organize their business with their online entity. I was basically yelled at because the worker couldn't hear me over the guitar singing. She still got my order completely wrong even though I basically had to shout at her 5 times to be heard. I had to wait for them to get the order right while watching all the idiots run around and try to figure out why they had an extra sandwich. \n\nAs for the food, it was ok, but on the small side. It's really hard to screw up a basic sub sandwich there's not much to say. It's the same setup as Quiznos, you order and the slap some meat on some bread and run it through a oven, only they really suck at their jobs.", "While there is nothing new under the sun, Potbelly demonstrates that in spades. They have fewer ingredient/toppings than the average pizza place and more importantly less than the average sub shop.\n\nAs other \"fatten up America\" restaurants go, this is no different; offering a 3 cheese mushroom melt as their veggie option, a 860 calorie PB&J, and milkshakes. \n\nAs a vegan, I also had to leave off the cheese and egg from their only vegetarian salad leaving little more than lettuce, chick peas, and dressing.\n\nIn a sea of many sandwich places and delis, and as someone who focuses on healthy eating options, let me offer Potbelly the following advice:\n\n- Expand your horizons ingredient-wise. How about some roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, spinach, hummus, roasted eggplant, grilled asparagus, tapenade, etc.?\n\n- Leave off the cheeses (or offer non-dairy cheeses) and price fatty ingredients as add-ons. Don't make me feel like I've left a bunch of money on the table by asking them to be left off.\n\nOn the plus side, I did notice they offered non or low fat versions of some dressings and condiments as well as a vegetarian soup option (which I didn't try).\n\nEven with Quiznos and Subway closer and in some ways a better value, I may give it another shot. However, there really wasn't anything being offered that'd have me rushing back there, though I might join a friend who simply insisted on a Potbelly fix of their own.", "Finally a long awaited St. Louis location for the Chicago-based sandwich king. I've only visited THIS restaurant 3 times, but have at LEAST 100 Potbelly visits under my belt over the last 20 years.\n\nThe staff has been friendly, helpful and efficient on all three visits. including the first after they were in only in business for a week and the line was out the door!\n\nThe comparisons to other national sandwich chain restaurants are moot, because this is NOT Subway, Quiznos, or Jimmy Johns. The ingredient quality is top shelf and fresh [get 'A Wreck,' - its the best!] The bread is perfect and the hot peppers [giardiniera really] make the flavor profile outstanding! That can never be said about any other chain sandwich place.\n\nOh! I SO long for the Boysenberry smoothie, but they don't have it here [but the mixed berry is a great substitute]\n\n\"fewer ingredient/toppings than the average pizza place\" - it is NOT a pizza place, although the \"pizza\" sandwich is loved by my kids. \n\nI'd rather see it in Clayton, UCity or CWE, but the decor is a great reproduction of the original Lincoln Park store in Chicago with a vintage urban vibe. Hopefully St Louis will do the right thing for the shop owners and give them the success they deserve so they can expand to those neighborhoods.\n\nFor taste, value and ambiance, it's worth the drive. You're doing yourself a disservice if you go to SubQuiznoJohns instead." ]	[ 1, 5, 4, 2, 5, 4, 5, 1, 2, 5 ]	3.58
sWgUvRdRb3Ror73f-Ygu1g	[ "This is the best pizza I have probably ever eaten in Florida. They use plenty of cheese, authentic new york style, and just perfect. After this place you won't want to eat anywhere else, new owners recently, and their calzones are also great.", "Pizza and calzones are good. IMO, the pizza was better with the previous owners though. I think they changed something with the cheese and crust. Still good pizza though.", "This place isn't too bad. The pizza is great and the garlic knots are amazing. The inside sort of reminds me of a Subway restaurant, but I usually go for pick up anyways. Staff is friendly and they send you coupons in the mail every month or so.", "Not bad pizza. Yr basic local fare.", "By far the best pizza in town. I'm from New Jersey (NYC suburbs) and this is as close as your going to get to New York pizza. It's a very small place but has places to sit. It's not intended to be a 5 star white table clothe place and they know that. So far I've had their pasta, salad, pizza, wings and garlic knots and haven't been disappointed. If your looking for great pizza this is definitely the place to go.", "Use to be good. Order 2 pies this weekend. No cheese. No sauce both burned. Not sure what happened.", "I ordered a pizza for delivery and it was the best pizza I've had in two years living here! Should have tried sooner! Wasn't overly pricey either! Great pizza!!!!", "Good yummy pizza. I like my pizza ny style. Thin and crispy. The sauce is nice and fresh. Small place, but the food is good. The owner is wonderfully upbeat and greets everyone that comes in.", "Very good NY style pizza. Tasty!!!", "This little place makes great pizza. The owner is great. I stop by every so often for my pizza fix - Great PIZZA!!!!" ]	[ 5, 4, 3, 3, 5, 1, 4, 4, 4, 4 ]	3.88
ymPNRnklcO7uThoMjr7_Bg	[ "Burritos & Beer has a very similar concept to Chipotle, Qdoba, Moe's etc. The price is very comparable and the layout is virtually the same. The staff was relatively friendly and the restaurant was clean from what I can tell. The food, however, was lackluster.\n\nI ordered a chicken burrito and was relatively disappointed. The rice, beans, and salsa was alright, but all of the other ingredients failed to stand out. The tortilla tasted like it was from the grocery store. The chicken was probably the most disappointing part. Even though I came in during their lunch hour at about 12:15, the meat was very dry and salty and tasted like it had been sitting out for a few hours. It didn't seem as though it had been marinated either; it just tasted like a few spices were sprinkled on it. I had guacamole added to my burrito and it tasted like it had come from a jar rather than being made fresh. The shredded cheese wasn't very good either. Cheese shredded from a block is light and airy, but this cheese tasted like it had been in a bag for a while. I did like that they cooked the burrito on the flat stove top after rolling it. \n\nIf they can improve their ingredients, I think this place has potential. Unfortunately, until that happens, I don't think I'll be visiting again.", "Very friendly staff at this mom-and-pop greeted me on my first visit and recommended the soft tacos as they make the tortillas in-house. I gave the carnita (pork) soft tacos a whirl and wasn't disappointed. Pork was moist and flavorful and the homemade taco shells were such a step up from the typical Mexican fare. The meal was crave-worthy and I'll be back for lunch again soon. For day-drinkers or dinner-goers they also have a variety of imported Mexican beers and Sun King cans in the cooler.", "I've had meals here three times. First my sister brought home an awesome chicken taco on homemade tortillas and guac that transported me to my hometown of San Diego. Seriously yummy! Second time we drove all the way from Westfield and it was pretty much delicious except the chicken was dry and salty. Still yummy guac and awesome corn tortillas. Third time took several family members with mixed experience. Carne asada-yum. Chicken and carnitas not so much. Salty, dry, not very flavorful. Great beans, salsa, spicy real guac and exceptional homemade corn tortillas. The meats are inconsistent though. Lots of good toppings. Will probably give it one more try, but they really need to work on consistent flavors. Service is fast and efficient with mostly friendly staff.", "Solid tacos especially on the corn tortillas. It's fast like those other burrito chains but with more flavor and better ingredients. Plus it's reasonably priced.", "Very good! With our table we had about all the different meats u can get. Steak, pork, chicken and chorizo. All of them were excellent. I think the chicken and pork were top fav. We had burritos and tacos. I got crunchy and they were perfect. The fry a flour tortilla so it is crunchy on the outside and a little soft on the center. \nAll the toppings are super fresh and you can get anything on your item. Chips were prepared fresh right there on the line. Yum!\nWe will be back!", "I was very disappointed on my visit to Burritos & Beer. I can not have spicy food. I ordered the grilled chicken quesadilla and asked the young man making my order if the mild salsa was spicy. He said no, it wasn't. So I asked for tomatoes, sour cream, beans & corn, mild salsa and cheese on my order. When I took a bite it tasted a little spicy. Three bites in it was so hot I could not eat it. I went up to the counter and told the manager and she said I heard you order the salsa. When I told her I couldn't eat it she had no reply. My husband went up and again asked them to remake my order without the salsa. She looked at him and said I will have to charge you! Are you serious? We don't like the food, clearly haven't eaten it and your answer is that we need to pay for something else? Ridiculous! I threw my entire lunch in the trash and we walked out.\n\nThe other ingredients were fair. The orange queso sauce was runny and tasted like canned cheese from the supermarket. This place is not top quality and for $10 a plate I could have went to a nice sit down Mexican restaurant with much better service.", "I was super, pleasantly surprised by this place. Came here with my parents and brother after a failed attempt to go to the new Thai place next door. I was happy, because I was in the mood for Mexican food - and this is not what I expected!\n\nIt's not a sit-down place, you order your food in a line like at Qdoba or Chipotle, but everything is fresh! I got a chicken quesadilla, but it was STACKED! Veggies, salsa, beans, and anything else I would have wanted inside. It was ridiculously tasty, like. so, so tasty. It came with this ranch-type sauce, so good! I also tried the nachos (awesome, I wanted to share them with friends over beers) and the tacos (the hard shells were bomb). \n\nI don't know that I'll be back any time soon, but I'd definitely suggest it. They still have kinks to work out, but they've got some tasty food.", "Wow! That was tasty! As stated before, this place is like QDoba and others, but definitely packs more of a kick. I had the chicken burrito bowl with white rice and black beans. A little on the spicier side, and super good. Hubby tried the beef and said it was great. (No ground beef here.) Chips (crispy) came with the meal and we got a side of the jalapeño ranch. Spicy and awesome! \n\nStaff very friendly and decor was fresh and updated. \n\nOnly teeny tiny downside, iced tea was out of fountain and not brewed. I know...waaaah. \n\nCan't wait to go back.", "This place is good. Authentic Mexican in a cute little restaurant. Chips are good, salsa is good. They make it to order. They blow chipotle out of the water.", "Great burritos! Much better than Chipotle, very clean with nice design. I would certainly come back.." ]	[ 2, 4, 4, 4, 5, 1, 4, 5, 5, 4 ]	4.52

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