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"We were in TN visiting some family and were in the mood for sushi and decided on Arigato's. It was an excellent decision. Everyone was very pleased with their order and the service was outstanding. We will definately be coming back next time we visit. Great job!",
"My partner and I love sushi, and have eaten it all over Nashville. Imagine our surprise when our favorite sushi joint turned out to be in our own backyard in Madison. I have rarely had a roll here that wasn't very good, and they are often downright amazing.\n\nLee and his wife, the owners, are super, super nice and treat us like royalty every time we come in. There should be a line out the door at this place--it's really that good. And the sushi here is much less expensive than at most other sushi restaurants. It's definitely worth the trip to Madison.",
"LOVE it!!! Until coming across Arigato Sayonara I was a California Roll (safe) kinda gal. The menu is so extensive and colorful, it impelled me to move out of my comfort zone and get to know sushi a little better.\nThey offer several varieties of rolls, several entrees, appetizers and soup. I also noticed that they serve wine and sake. \nYou'll want to try it all, I do anyway. :-)\nVery inexpensive for a Japanese sushi bar.\n\nOh, and if you're afraid to try raw seafood, there are many cooked offerings and rolls.",
"Great Sushi, service, and prices. I will definately go back for more! Wonderful place to eat fresh Sushi in the Nashville area.",
"This little hole in the wall restaurant, is everything great about Samurai, without the extremely high prices and parking pains. For some time a friend of mine has been trying to get my girlfriend and I to go here and when we finally found the time to do so, we were not disappointed. With a slightly larger menu then most Sushi/Japanese restaurants, there is something for everyone. I had a 3 roll combo while my girlfriend had 2 roll, and we both shared pot-stickers and fried calamari. Along with coming with soup and salad everything tasted hot, fresh and delicious. The people who work there are really nice, and time allowing, seem to be willing to converse with their customers.\n\nI hope to return soon for more; but as it is, though out of the way this place is just awesome!\n\nOn a small note, they say they have free wi-fi, but while I was there, none of my devices could get online. That being said, I won't doc them a star for this as a meal is a social time with the people accompanying you (hence why I dislike eating out alone), not a time to be checking e-mail and facebook.",
"I read the other posts and decided to try Arigato with three other friends. All four of us have been eating Sushi for over 20 years, I have to say Arigato ranked about 4 on the scale for all of us. Service was very slow, especially since there were only two other guests in the restaurant at 6:30. We had crap hand rolls as an appetizer, they were ok. We ordered a bunch of sushi - Tuna, Yellowtail etc.... The fish was sliced very very thick. We don't care for our sushi that thick. They hand flame broiled the tuna with a blow torch and the tuna tasted like propane gas... None of us liked it.. Overall, the sushi was not great. Sorry!",
"Best Sushi in Nashville! Great prices to boot!",
"Came here after getting a body wrap at England's hair salon. Got chicken terriyaki with miso soup, salad with ginger dressing, and shrimp shumai. The ginger dressing was perfect and the miso soup was pretty good. I really enjoyed the shumai and the chicken terriyaki was OK but the chicken was a bit dry and the vegetables that came with it was too salty and peppery. Otherwise, it was great! \n\nThe food was delicious! The staff were very friendly and attentive! And the decorations inside the restaurant were very nicely placed. I was so surprised that it was rather empty on a Friday night, especially since this place is so good!",
"I am beginning to notice a pattern here as I am consistently finding, that on average, there are more amazing, delicious and well priced sushi bars on the outskirts of Nashville, rather than closer to the downtown area. That being said, you can argue authenticity if you want, but for the price, Arigato is amazingly good and has some excellent combos.\n\nOnce again my fiancee and I had the gyoza, fried calamari and a 3 roll combo for me, while she got the 2 roll combo. I think I got different rolls this time but I am not sure. That being said, the friends who went with us also enjoyed their food as well (they live in the area and Arigatos is one of their favorite places to go). My friend Bevin ordered the chirashi don which looked so good that I have decided to get it on my next visit.",
"This place rocks! Read the reviews, then went for dinner. Lots of specialty rolls to choose from, fresh fish, great service and friendly staff. Can't wait to go back and try some more rolls. I recommend the Red-Eye, great spicy tuna on top of balls of rice that have been deep fried with a smoky sauce (don't know what it is, but it's great!). I also recommend the spicy tuna poke for an appetizer. It was suggested by Cheng (one of the sushi chefs)...great! ..and very spicy! I was also given a piece of seared albacore to try...nice, big ole bite of deliciousness--as well as a cup of green tea to finish my meal!\n\nCheck out Arigato!"
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"My first time setting foot inside an IKEA was yesterday (my sister, who is an IKEA member, invited me as a guest for the pre-opening/practice celebration.). For several months, I heard so many people get excited about St. Louis finally getting an IKEA. This includes people who call themselves 'anti big-box stores', so you know it had to be a big deal. Despite of it all, I still wondered what made some Swedish furniture/goods store better than anything. What was all the hype about? Well, I got to find out four days before it officially opened to the public.\n\nAs you step inside from the outdoor parking lot, you'll be entering a big room: parking garage in front, escalators (exit) on right and the entering escalators on the left. You'll be greeted 'Hello!' in Swedish. And then you are on to the Marketplace! Maps, shopping lists and writing utensils are usually provided. It didn't take me long to realize that the place was like a maze. If I wanted to go to a certain department, I would have to cross some other depts to get there. It didn't really sit well with me briefly but I got over it. Plus its great to see what they have anyway. Just about everything they have is low priced....actually, I don't want to go as far as calling it 'cheap', but 'reasonably priced'. I was never told how long the furniture and stuff lasts, but I trust that if its cared for well, then its mighty useful. \n\nAfter the marketplace, you'll end up in a huge warehouse-like room. And then, finally the checkout. There are two restaurants and a kids playroom, and the restaurant by the check-out lanes has one that sells inexpensive snacks. Frozen yogurt cones and cinnamon rolls for a $1? Yes please! 2 hot-dog combo and a sodie for $2? Absolutely. This just shows why people love this place; again, for the reasonable prices. My conclusion? IKEA definitely lives up to the hype. \n\nI hope that this place helps revive St. Louis' economy as it brings more people into the city. I will admit that I'm not too crazy about its location (at the crossroads of Vandeventer and Forest Park Dr), but you never know as only time will tell. Robberies are known to happen in that part of town, so definitely lock up your car! (I don't take cameras seriously...)\n\nAllow yourself plenty of time to look around; I would average it 45-60 minutes if you are curiously shopping!",
"IKEA has finally arrived in St Louis and they did not disappoint us. I was luck enough to attend the preview opening. Tons of staff on hand to assist with parking. You can spot the staff from the bright yellow shirts that they wear. I have never been to IKEA, after all of the newness wears off, I will go back. One can almost build a house through IKEA. They had bathrooms, they have kitchens, they have bedrooms, they have living rooms and everything to fill them and bonus they are very reasonable priced. CHECK IT OUT!",
"I'm thrilled IKEA is finally in STL. I got to visit as part of a friends & family event and they really made the day fun despite the long waits to get in the door. For those who haven't been before, the store is divided into zones and you can easily hit them all if you just stay on the path with the arrows. On our preview day it took about 1 hour to get from the line through the first 5 zones so expect to spend a lot of time inside. The first five zones are some of the heaviest for displaying full room designs so you can speed up the process if you know what you are looking for.\n\nThe top level is nearly all showcase where the bottom level is nearly all pickup. You'll find things like dishes, plants, art, lighting, and decor on the first level for easy pickup. If you kept your list with you then you can go to the self-serve pickup bays and grab your smaller furniture. It's all very easy. The checkouts don't have bags unless you buy them or bring them from home so come prepared.\n\nThe IKEA food was pretty good. They ran out of some desserts with all the crowds but I don't see that being a long-term issue. The food court doesn't have a great flow with the crowds so workers were directing us and did a great job of being friendly under pressure. \n\nParking is pretty good here. I love the urban model with parking in a garage under the store, just like the IKEA in Atlanta. The entrances off Duncan and Vandeventer aren't being used until the opening crowds pass but again, I don't see this being a problem once the crowds die down and the roads reopen. Just be smart if you are getting off at Boyle or Vandeventer and don't mess with the people who work in the area.",
"We have always been going to IKEA and were so happy that one opened near us! Everything is so perfect and couldn't be any better! We went to the grand opening today and it was amazing! Glad we came! Got pictures with manager and overall one of the best IKEA's we've been too!",
"I love this place!!! Grand Opening Day was a blast! I've been to Ikea in other cities, but having one in St. Louis, is awesome! Cool and unique items for a great price...you have to put some of the stuff together, but it's fun if you're handy. The energy in the store is amazing and I heard the food was good. This store has something for everybody!",
"Finally a store in St. LOUIS, the have so pretty cool stuff and some very cool displays, to get ideas from!!! IKEA, Thanks for coming to the LOU!!! Store is beautiful and ample parking, covered and lot parking!!!",
"Great store with great prices. I love the how they make small apartments look so big. Take the trip to visit and believe all the hype.",
"What can I say...Meatballs, Meatballs, and Meatballs....This is what makes IKEA restaurant very unique and it feels like home when you visit their building. Glad I ended getting a years worth of free meatballs which will come in handy for my future visits.\n\nOh yeah!!",
"IKEA! The land where dreams come true...kind of. \n\nI went to Ikea for the first time this past Sunday evening. My girlfriend recently moved to a new place so I went with her to help her look for something (i.e. desk, bookshelf, stools, lamps, office chair) etc. She was looking for budget friendly items so, of course, Ikea was perfect. \n\nI act like I know I'm talking about, but this was my first time visiting one. My first impression is that I'm truly blown away by how efficient, large and well staged everything us. They have really fined tuned this whole consumerism thing. Second, yes a lot of stuff at Ikea looks cheap but there are a ton of items that are great deals and you can hardly tell the difference from a higher priced item elsewhere. \n\nThe staff was all super friendly and smiley despite being the end of their miserable opening weekend. I ended up getting a some decorations and a houseplant despite not looking for anything in particular. Maybe one day I'll come back and try the food ;)",
"Since I don't need any furniture (we could not put it together anyway), we decided to stop by for lunch. We figured on a Tuesday, it wouldn't be that crowded. WRONG! It was packed. They have outdoor and indoor parking. After going upstairs, there was a place called Smallville for children to play in. I'm not sure if you were able to leave your kids while you shopped, so I would check that out.\n\nThis was my first time at an IKEA and we both wanted to try their Swedish meatballs. We went upstairs and got in line. It was an organized line and when you reached the end, Jordan would tell you whether to wait or what food line to get into. From one line to another. Surprisingly, it really didn't take that long to go through either line. I was amazed to see how many children were there. Then a sign informed me that on Tuesdays, with the purchase of one adult meal, you received two children's meals for free. What a deal that is. \n\nSince everyone raves about the Swedish meatballs, both of us got them and Mike added on with macaroni and cheese and a Swedish apple cake. I would have like to add the cream cake with marzipan, but they were no where in site. The meatballs came with mashed potatoes and a little cranberry sauce(?) and gravy for $4.99. With a soft drink, the total for one person came to $7.04. If you are watching your calories, without the soft drink there were 550 calories in the dish. They also had chicken meatballs, veggie meatballs, chicken tenders and a few different wraps and salmon plates. The meatballs were everything people said they were. Do they have Swedes somewhere making these meatballs? The mac n cheese was standard fare, and the apple cake was good but a little to cold for me. When we left, Jordon must have been taking a break because the line was getting a little out of hand. They also have a frozen food section where you can buy some to take home along with other frozen foods.\n\nWe didn't really explore all the areas but I'm sure that if you need anything, you can find it here. They do sell so much more than furniture. I'm thinking I may need a new refrigerator."
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"Full disclosure here, my wife works for the hotel in which this fine restaurant resides. That said, I always strive to provide unbiased and fun reviews and I intend to do so here.\n\nSo, Mason's. Ever wonder what cool looks like? Well look no further. Mason's does something that so many new Nashville eateries have failed to do: be cool without screaming it from the roof tops. The whimsy of its theme is immediately apparent when you first arrive, with the different mason jars turned into lights and wall treatments. That's not where the fun ends, as the food has fun playing with french takes on very southern foods.\n\nLets talk about the service. I have been twice now for the soft opening. Service was flawless in both the bar service and restaurant. Our servers in both places (Ashley P. in the bar and Larry in the restaurant) were not just well equipped for their roles, they were also warm, bright and engaging. They responded to questions quickly and when they were not familiar with the answer they asked. I really appreciate that last part.\n\nFood was amazing. Creative, delicious and colorful. In the interest of brevity I will mention only a few of my favorites. \n\nThe Bone Marrow appetizer was delightful. I love marrow, but this had an etherial quality I can't quite put my finger on. The popovers are wildly good with their accompanying bacon butter. I had the Fried Chicken Galantine and it was quite good, but what it sat on was divine. A turnip puree that was nearly life changing and greens that were among the best I have had. My wife had a Kale Squash and Mushroom stew. It was sooooooo good. I would eat that stew at every meal were I given the opportunity. My wife also had a soup of Corn Bisque that was delightful. We shared a delicious Chocolate Cremeaux that was great with an Almond Tuile and it was a perfect ending.\n\nIn the bar, I had a twist on the BLT. It was fried green tomatoes, bacon, lettuce and house made pimento cheese. I am a pimento cheese fanatic. If I saw a sign that said \"free pimento cheese\" across a room full of children, I likely would push and shove my way through them to get there so when I say this was good, I am not kidding around. It was beyond good, it was awesome. The pickles (okra and traditional cucumber) are house made also and are absolutely great. If I had my druthers I would want them to have a little heat to them, but they are really good as is. The crab corn dogs are fun too. They don't eat like a corn dog, but they have flavor unlike much I have had before, in a good way. Mason's is making their own hot sauce in an old whiskey barrel. While I didn't try it on anything, I did have a nice spoonful of the stuff. It is really good. I love hot sauce, and this stuff has flavor and just enough heat to make it worth using.\n\nTo conclude, this place might be the best restaurant in a hotel I have been to. Better yet, it is now one of my favorites in Nashville. I see it quickly becoming the new hot Power Lunch or breakfast spot and a destination for dinner.",
"This is probably the worst restaurant I've been to in a long time.\n\nI'm no chef. I appreciate food for its own sake and would rather prefer a chef who knows how to pair foods within a dish and an entire menu instead of fussing around with ingredients (for the sake of looking or sounding important). It takes a true master to pull off certain techniques without butchering the dish by resorting to over-fattening or over-sweetening. I haven't eaten at enough fine restaurants across the country to be a snob, but I'm definitely a foodie.\n\nThat being said, I was skeptical of this place from before I stepped in. Nice hotel restaurants have that distinct error of catering to the dumb rich guy who likes to spend a lot and be inundated with information so he can feel justified in his purchase. Gimmick and money are his calling cards. I'm not that guy; give me the best without explanation because you know its the best and I should when I taste it. If I require a fancy explanation or catch phrase to \"get it\", then I'm not a customer worth keeping.\n\nThis approach came in spades from our overly kind, verbose waiter the minute he opened his mouth. From the scripted lines to the explanation of food and drink (\"the ice is one sphere so the whiskey doesn't get watery\"), everything was just so forced. It's as if their philosophy is to provide as many one-liners and cutesy items (wooden magnetic clipboards hold menus, etsy-style stamped clothespins hold checks) to make sure their customer \"got it\".\n\n\"All of this is going to be palatable,\" I thought, \"as long as the food is good.\"\n\nIt wasn't. Of the four different dishes and four appetizers my friends and I ate, only two were good. One was downright throw-this-in-the-trash-now food and the others were bad to meh.\n\nTrash: stew. Seriously if I had made this, I would be embarrassed. The only flavor was tomato (which isn't even listed on the menu); shitake mushrooms had too many hard stems, kale came in large, chewy clumps, the rest of the veggies were utter mush, and the shirred eggs looked, felt, and tasted like rubber.\n\nBad: burger. Farm egg yolk broken, completely unseasoned, no moisture (egg would have slightly mitigated this), terrible bun. I HATE doing this...but I had to dip it in Heinz ketchup to make it palatable. And the \"truffle\" fries had not a single truffle taste WHATSOEVER.\n\nBad: steak. The $25 steak tasted like a teriyaki-obsessed mom had cooked it.\n\nMeh: \"Jars\" of jelly, pimiento cheese, and something else unmemorable.\n\nMeh: deviled eggs. Over-flavored with sweet and fat.\n\nMeh to Good: Fried green tomatoes. Still, this dish needs an identity (wait the whole restaurant does).\n\nGood: Shrimp & Grits. Flavors right, seasoned well, fresh shrimp.\n\nFor all of its faults, this restaurant has potential. The room was nice, the lighting was appropriate, if a little dim (we saw someone 15 feet away using an iPhone flash to read the menu), the waiter was nice and knowledgeable, and the concept for the restaurant is one that could, even should, work. The tables and chairs were comfortable and all other items were nice, heavy, and really just right in the I'm-nice-but-not-too-fancy way.\n\nHowever, I will never return on my own dime to that restaurant, and if they hope for it to work on the indiscriminate businessman, their current menu needs major renovation. Unfortunately, this is not likely to happen, as I'm fairly certain their philosophy of coercion through superlative and gimmick supersedes an application (or at least an aspiration) to excellence in food. If this sort of restaurant remains, it points to a continued ignorance among Nashville residents and business travelers.",
"Heard about Mason's from some colleagues in Nashville who recently went and recommended it. My wife and our friends started off at the bar. Very cool setting especially the Mason Jar chandelier. We had the peculiar lemonade, mason julep (which was a cool play on a mint julep) & Red Brick. We loved the cocktail menu, very creative selection.\n\nWe then decided to check out the restaurant. Despite being a Friday night, we managed to get reservations without any wait, which was nice. We ended up trying the crab corn dogs, fried green tomatoes, and deviled eggs, and jars.\n\nAll very good. My favorite was between deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes. Deviled eggs had a bacon jam on them that was too die for. First time I've ever had bacon jam. Wife loved the crab corn dogs with a comeback sauce. Another standout was the fried green tomatoes. Very creative and southern take with field peas and a smoked pepper aioli. \n\nWe ordered the fried chicken galantine, halibut, and pork tacos to share. Fried chicken galantine was very tasty with these spicy collards that were unbelievable. Not your traditional collards. We had never eaten huitlacoche before so we ordered the tacos, and it didn't disappoint. The mole was really set the tacos off.\n\nWe finished our meal with chocolate cremeux for dessert which had such a soft and airy texture. Whole table was pretty much fighting over the last bite.\n\nLoved the concept of the restaurant, service, and food. Will be back soon.",
"Crab corn dogs!!! So amazing! Great atmosphere, great food and an awesome chef! We went there for the opening night for media, and the main thing that drew me in was the chef and his story!\n\nHe made the most heart warming speech, and I believe there wasn't a dry eye in the room! He came from a troubled background, and has struggled to make his dreams come true, and Mason's made his dreams come true! \n\nPlease get the crab corn dogs, or fried green tomatoes!! So Delish!",
"So, about two weeks ago my wife and I were in Florida with some friends and ate at the #1 rated steakhouse in the US - Bern's Steakhouse in Tampa. While the service there was fantastic and the food was very good, my meal at Mason's was hands-down, no-contest, much better than at Bern's. From the appetizers; I had the bone marrow which was excellent, my son had their \"devil of an egg\" which he stated was the best deviled egg he ever had! The bacon jam and mustard caviar was fantastic on the eggs. My wife had the fried green tomato that had crab, peas, feta cheese and a smoked pepper aioli and she ate every last bit - she loved it. The for our meal, my wife had the shrimp and grits which she gets at many restaurants and she thought it was the best she's had. My son had the mason burger with a fried egg on it and truffled french fries along with a side of their grits. He loved everything about the burger and particularly the grits. My meal was their fried chicken galantine with spicy collards on a bed of mashed turnips. If you've never had a galantine, it is a forced meat in this case with chicken, bacon and rosemary. It was absolutely fantastic. The portion sizes were great and allowed us to have the appetizer, meal and desserts without being overly stuffed. Our desserts were also excellent. Definitely worth going back to over and over again - don't miss this place!",
"My wife and I went for Sunday brunch yesterday at noon with four friend who were visiting from out of town. The restaurant was not crowded, the menu sounded good, and we had high hopes.\n\nThe food was tasty, but the service was painfully slow with no apologies. Simple requests (cream and sugar for coffee, water for the friends who'd just arrived) went unfulfilled for 20 to 30 minutes. In fact, our server (who was maybe working one or two other tables at most?) disappeared halfway through the meal, never to return. The hostess closed us out by asking what everyone had eaten, then coming back to the table again to straighten things out, as she was having trouble remembering what to put on the various checks. Several of us were overcharged for our coffee drinks, but only one of us pursued getting some cash back, as we'd been in the restaurant entirely too long at that point.\n\nIn short, no fault to the kitchen at all, but unexplainable slow service, given the lack of a crowd at the restaurant. This coupled with no apology for the poor service insured us that we wouldn't be coming back. \n\nWe know Mason's is new, so maybe they're still working out kinks. Until they do, I'd avoid them for brunch.",
"Their service was impeccable and how do I describe our meals? MMMM......DELICIOUS! Devil of an egg for the appetizer, rich bold and creamy. Shrimp and grits with SC Mustard BBQ, Tasso Ham and Pepper Saute was hearty and yet not too heavy with a very tasty light spice. Now the braised collards were smokey spicy and fresh. (They were not loaded in butter or pork fat....yeah for me). I look forward to sampling the remainder of items on the menu. Oh the hubby had the seared halibut English Pea, Fennel, Cauliflower, Shiitake, Lemongrass Reduction which he loved (too many onions for me). Well a must try if living or visiting in Nashville. We will be back.",
"This is certainly not your average hotel restaurant. The bar area is very cool-looking with Mason jar lights surrounding the bar, but we bypassed it to head to the dining room. The hostess was friendly and sat us immediately even though we were early for our reservation. For a Saturday night, I imagined it might be a little more full.\nWe started off with cocktails - me with a Peach Ol' Fashioned and my husband with the Canna Manhattan. My drink was perfect - not too sweet with a little kick of bitterness on the end from the hop bitters. The Canna Manhattan had just the right touch of cinnamon, though it wasn't really what I was in the mood for on a warm July evening.\n\nI was looking forward to the starters the most, and we ordered in waves. First the jars of pimento cheese, pepper jelly, and lima bean hummus. Then the Devil of an Egg, which is a must-order. The crunch of the mustard seeds and smokiness from the bacon jam complemented the creaminess of the deviled egg. My husband nearly licked the jar of pimento cheese. We did have to request more crackers to go with the jars.\n\nNext up were the crab corn dogs and the fried green tomato. The presentation was stunning, but they didn't have the same wow factor of the previous order. The crab in both dishes didn't seem very fresh, and the taste of the oil from the fryer came on a little strong.\n\nBy this time, I was getting full, so I ordered the sweet corn bisque instead of a full entree, and my husband selected the smoked pork and huitlacoche tacos. My soup was fabulous, obviously very fresh corn and the slight sogginess of the shrimp fritter added some texture. I had a bite of the tacos and was very impressed by the taste of the pork.\n\nNaturally, we couldn't skip dessert, and the TN Bombe caught our eye. Some of the best peach ice cream I've had on a base of buttermilk cake encased in Italian meringue with a slight char from flames. Despite our full stomachs, we polished that baby off in no time.\n\nThe one glitch in our visit was our server. He seemed to disappear for stretches, and it took him an inordinately long time to bring the glass of wine I ordered after finishing my cocktail. I witnessed one of the other servers being much more attentive to his table, answering questions, and engaging with the customers, and I wished that he would switch with our server. I'm not sure if our server was simply inexperienced or having an off night.",
"Oh Wow!\n\nTalk about complete surprise within a hotel..\nTold daughter that a restaurant in a hotel this good is up there on a par with some of the best restaurants in Nashville!\n\nWe decided to try this place at lunch. \nValet parked.\nWent into restaurant and waitress gave us a validation ticket for our car.\n(Valet doesn't tell you this)\n\nWere seated in a dark room with no windows.\nplenty of ceiling lighting.\nprivate room adjacent to dining room.\n\nSettled on a couple of appetizers, a salad, and dessert.\nWe split everything.\nFirst began with the crab corn dogs... Whoa, Nelly! My tongue was so surprised with all the flavors married into this dish.. light, flavorful and full of crab.\nThen on to Jars..\nLittle tiny mason jars filled with lima bean hummus, pimento cheese spread and pepper jelly.\nWaitress Judy (very sweet) told us everything they serve is made from scratch.\nSalad dressings, hummus, pimento cheese, pepper jellies, all jellies, all breads, all desserts..\nWe didn't leave one morsel of food on either of these appetizer dishes.\nNext came the grilled peach salad w/ Arugula, Asher Blue Cheese, TN Prosciutto, Basil Vinaigrette...\nabsolutely enough salad for two people.\nIn fact, all appetizers and dishes we ordered at lunchtime was enough for two people..\nPortions are LARGE, comparably priced..\n\nAnd lastly, we had the T.N. BOMBE \nPeach Ice Cream, Buttermilk Cake, Italian Meringue, Flames.\nAgain, enough for two people and absolutely delicious and decadent!\n\nOur lunch was really good, creative, fresh, things we wouldn't have made at home..\nBut you can bet your sweet butt that I'm going to get me a pimento recipe, now!!!\n\nI need to return to try the \"Crisp Sweetbreads,\" for sure..\nThere was a party of 20 there for lunch and they were handled very efficiently, so I would think they do large parties with finesse.",
"It's not very often I return to an establishment twice in a week, but Mason's is one of those places.\nJoined a couple of friends for brunch, this morning and again, got Judy to wait on us.\nThe girls and I went over the menu several times, trying to decide what we should try, and then Judy offered us a sample of the pimento cheese grits.\nAbout 2 minutes later, the Chef himself brought out our samples of grits and introduced himself to us.\nWhat a surprise!\nWe all sampled the grits and like true foodies, we were making noises of pure enjoyment.. What flavors!\n\nI ordered the eggs benedict with the white gravy, another gal ordered a bowl of sweet potato hash and another ordered the wrap. \nThe sweet potato hash is a side dish made with apples, sweet potatoes, maple syrup.. My friend couldn't stop making noises with each bite.\nMy other friend was making the same noises with her meal.\nDo I dare say I too, was making wonderful noises of pure pleasure with bite of white gravy on my biscuits and country ham? Ohhhhh my!\n\nBreakfast was fantastic, service is impeccable, Mason's is truly a gem and the gals and I were planning our next meal here.\n\nAnd we were told they're changing up the menu, this week.. so more new things are being added."
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"It just opened! Gary (part of my Dining Trio) and I are El Molinito (Ina Road location) fans. We have driven by this new restaurant location, eagerly watching for its opening for months. And suddenly, we spotted MANY cars parked in front tonight after work, and decided to check it out. Sure enough--it opened yesterday!\n\nWe found a full house upon entering--without any advertised announcements! Amazing! Obviously, Oro Valley has hungrily been awaiting this opening. And they did not disappoint! Everyone was very friendly, without a rushed feel, despite this being a packed new restaurant. The ambiance is light and pleasant, with plenty of booths, plus they also have tables in an additional back room with a wall that can open to the outside or I suppose could be used for private groups. Being so busy, we ate in the bar area, which we found as pleasant as the front dining area.\n\nWe noticed they have a TAKE OUT window as you enter, so you can whisk in and out (probably can call ahead and pick up your order).\n\nWe know El Molinito's menu so we ordered our much-liked dishes to test them out here: Chicken Topopo salad and Chicken Enchiladas. It took a little longer than the other restaurant to bring our meals, but understandable. We enjoyed the chips and salsa meanwhile. The food was terrific and filling. Jorge, a server imported from the other restaurant, did a super job and made us feel very VIP. The menu pricing is SLIGHTLY higher than the Ina Rd. restaurant, but even so, the food and quality here are a great value. Oro Valley needed a restaurant like this -- indoor and outdoor dining, a place for families, friends, or just to order that special beverage and hang out.\n\nGood luck to you, El Molinito Oro Valley! We welcome you to our city and wish you great success! Felicidades!",
"Been waiting for this place to open for months. Worth the wait! Great food, awesome margaritas, very busy. The Fire Department eats here, so it must be OK. We will be back soon.",
"10 minutes before someone asked us for our drink order. Another 15 minutes before the 3 of us got the correct drinks (2 margaritas and 1 Corona). Then 25 minutes to get our food. The steak was cold. I ordered the #3 which is 2 enchiladas 1 taco and beans. I asked for chicken on all. The enchiladas came both as cheese with huge chunks of onions. The waiter never came to check on us so we had to get up from our table to tell him the order was wrong. He said he would get 2 chicken enchiladas. 20 minutes later he came to say he was trying to get them. We said we didn't want them and to take my meal off our check. He did take it off and walked away. We waited another 10 minutes for him to pick up our payment. Not once did the manager come by to see how things were. Terrible service! Since this was only the 2nd weekend this location was open, we may come back but not for a few months. If you are thinking of going, wait a couple months!",
"1st visit. Opened last Monday. Drinks and chips were prompt. It took a while to get a server, but once a server came to the table things smoothed out. Food good. Good prices. I hope they get the service issues straightened out. It could be a welcome addition to the OV restaurant scene.",
"We were so excited to have an El Molinito here in Oro valley. We have been going to El Molinito for years and have them cater most of our house parties. We were seated quickly, but waited at least 15 minutes, before anyone came to our table to get our drink order. We ordered two waters and waited another 15 minutes for them to arrive. We finally placed our order and the food arrived quickly. I ordered a red chili burrito and Rob ordered the green chili. The food was very salty. To the point we only ate half of the burrito. We never had our waitress come by and fill up our water glasses, ask if we would like more chips or bring our check. We had to ask the hostess for water. She sent a busboy. Never received additional chips. Had to go to cash register for check. I have never been more disappointed. For now we will drive the extra mile to eat at the Ina location, until they get it together. Really the worse service I have had in a very long time. Very disappointed.",
"Great food , had fish taco's ! Best in tucson, will return, great addition to oro valley",
"Well after the long anticipation of this restaurant opening it was okay. Even though it just opened up, they have other locations so it should have run more smoothly. It took to long for the food to come out. My wife's fajita's weren't sizzling and cooked on the skillet, just placed on there. The entire affect of the drama of the sizzling fajita plate with it's smells as completely missing. And to top it off the meat was tough and the onions and peppers were steamed so we sent it back. On the other hand our 7 and 8 year old boys loved their kids plate of mini chimi's and I really liked my chicken breast enchiladas in white sauce. My wife re-ordered the tamale, enchilada and taco place and she liked it as well. My wife had a blended margarita and it was VERY strong so we had to put water in to calm it down and then it was good, but do know that we are light waits and not big drinkers. We will be back because it's so close to our home and we don't have much to offer here in Oro Valley. Now we know what to order it should minimize the damage next time",
"We had a terrible start to our meal. No server, no drink refills not even chips and salsa! Finally I complained to the manager and was told that our server had too many tables but they would find someone else to help us. Their choice was Gina. Gina saved the day! She was attentive, polite and was able to take care of our party of 9 without skipping a beat! Thank you Gina for saving my husband's birthday dinner!",
"So, I'll start off by saying that I hope this place gets its act together. The place itself (seating areas, decor, bar etc) looks great after remodel and has a lot of potential. It would be great to have a nice, popular Mexican restaurant in the area. The prices were very doable. So with that said, service (and then our food) was a mess. Our server came to our table of five muttering \"this is a disaster\" and talking about how other customers hated him for having to wait over an hour (indeed the people next to us warned us that they had been waiting for their food over an hour). Anyway, I felt that the waiter lacked a certain professionalism based on his comments about his job and other customers, even for a casual place. After waiting 40 minutes for our food, the dishes were basically hit or miss. One three taco plate was well received, as was the chimichanga, which we all tried and found yummy. However, my mother's and my enchiladas were overcooked, with whole sections being so hard we could not cut through them nor chew through them. I had ordered the cheese enchiladas and I didn't even know this could happen to cheese enchiladas! We ended up only eating half of what we were served. The final dish served was okay but nothing great, according to my uncle. We never got a refill of chips, though we asked a good 25 minutes before receiving our food. Once we had our food, the waiter disappeared and we then had to wait roughly 15 minutes for the bill after requesting it well after we finished eating. Again, I hope this place works out its kinks, both inside and outside the kitchen. We are willing to give it one more shot.",
"So sad about having to write this review. \n\nI've been going to el molinitos (Elmo's as we call it) on Ina for about 17 years. It's always been a family favorite of ours. I have never been disappointed by the service there (Ina). When I moved to the east side of town we started to frequent the wrights town location. It was equally as good service and food. \nToday we tried the new oro valley location and I am very disappointed in this location. The ambiance is nice, nicer than every other location for sure. First my friend asked for sprite for her child and the server said he could bring them milk... Uh okay... Then the chips and salsa.. I'm allergic to cilantro( I know bummer) so asked for mild as I always do. It took 25 minutes to get mild after asking 3 times. \nI ordered one white chicken enchilada and a ground beef taco with a side of beans.. My usual and my husband got his usual the steak ranchero burrito. My enchilada came out as a cheese enchilada. I mentioned it to the server but didn't want a new one as we were going to amovie and I didn't want to waste time. My taco was greaser than any other ground beef taco I've ever had! No other Elmo's has made it like that . My husband said his was only okay defiantly not the same as either Elmo's we know well. My beans were TERRIBLE! They were bland with no taste at all. All around it wasn't the amazing food and service I've grown to love over the years. I hope they can pull it together and maybe borrow some seasoned chefs to work there along with servers. \n\nAlso on my bill they rang up. Chicken enchilada and not cheese so where did the mix to happen!"
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"After a heartbreaking 2nd round playoff loss on the gridiron of Fairmount Park, a couple teammates and I decided to warm up with a hearty breakfast. Metro Diner was suggested by a teammate who lives nearby. The newly renovated behemoth was easy to spot, and ample parking was available. We were seated right away in a huge room that featured a bunch of flat screen TVs. This may have been one of the nicest diners I've ever come across, actually.\n\nOur waitress was friendly and all over our coffee refills through the meal. Our order came out quickly and portions were huge. Still in football mode, we ate like professional linebackers and rightfully so; the food was as good as it gets as far as breakfast is concerned. My friend's cream chipped beef and homefries platter was massive, as was my egg white omelet and homefries. Our other friend's poached egg looked... poachy. She seemed happy. \n\nThis diner is a little further out than my local spots but definitely worth the drive.",
"Metro Diner, Brooklawn, NJ\n\nWe wish we had read the previous three reviews before considering this diner. The server was fine.\n\nThe food....another story. My husband had a Monte Cristo sandwich....it was a sandwich like no other we have seen. It was supposed to be accompanied by coleslaw and pickle....neither in sight. When we requested the two items they were delivered promptly. \n\nI ordered a hamburger cooked medium. It was delivered without any dressing on a dry bun. I requested mayonnaise and it was also delivered promptly. The first 1/3 of the meat was well done and the second 2/3 of the meat was virtually raw and cool in the center and still dripping blood. I brought this to the server's attention and she promptly replaced the entire burger with a smile, apology and noted that we would be receiving a free dessert for our trouble.\n\nWe finished our meal and waited and waited for our server to offer the free dessert. No offer and no bill....she had disappeared. Without any coaxing on our part another server offered to get our bill. We thanked her and left without the promised dessert for our trouble.\n\nThis is a diner in serious trouble when it comes to customer satisfaction....they have a very long way to go before even coming close to meeting the standards of similar eateries.\n\nWe also agree about the totally inconsiderate way handicapped people are expected to enter the restaurant....which happens to be quite a distance from the handicapped parking spaces.\n\nAll in all a VERY distasteful experience!!!",
"We had a good experience. I was driving and tired so I pulled in quickly and we got a late night dinner. My friends husband had the Monte Cristo, which he really liked, I had a meatball sub which was good, my husband had a philly cheese steak which he really liked. I can't remember what my other friend got but she wanted to come back for breakfast the next morning. Service was normal. Had to listen to the waitress chat about Twighlight, but other than that we liked it.",
"I brought my boyfriend here on Christmas to grab breakfast and have some coffee, and we had a pleasent experience. The food wasn't the best in the world, and if I recall they forgot one of the ingredients in my omelette, but for some reason that seems to happen everywhere I go around here.\n\nThe service was fine, and the price was very cheap, so it's the kind of place I'd probably stop at again if I was in the area and wasn't feeling particularly choosey about where to go.",
"Yikes - some negative reviews up here for metro diner!\n\nBeing new to the area, I'm no Metro Diner expert, but I've eaten here twice and enjoyed myself. I got a tasty greek salad and an equal tasty omelet. The portion sizes are Generous (note the capital G) and the prices are friendly.\n\nI didn't have the greatest servers in the world, but they weren't so bad that they effected my enjoyment of the place. I like the feel of the building and what's been on my plate thus far.",
"I live in the area, and I have visited each of the diners in Brooklawn and Westville, and this is the best of them. I find it far improved over when it was Ponzios. The decor is far nicer, and the food and prices are much more reasonable. Servings are large and prices are good. Food is fairly typical diner food, and service is typical diner service. But unlike many diners, the tables and chairs aren't sticky and dingy looking, and the wait staff all have most of their teeth. \n\nWhen I'm in the mood for diner food near my house, this is my first choice.",
"Below average food so far. I came here many times when it was a Ponzio's, and while Ponzio's wasn't perfect, Metro my friend, is certainly no Ponzio's. With a shortened up menu from the former diner. Metro comes up short in options. I've so far tried a couple of dishes at Metro, the flounder and the turkey burger. \n\n A turkey burger from a diner should be fresh, this was not fresh it was most certainly frozen. How hard is it to buy some freshly ground turkey meat and make it into a burger? Your eating out, you should be treated to a patty that doesn't come out of the freezer. Even my outspoken Uncle could tell it was dry without me even asking his opinion. Uncle loudmouth just looked at my burger and said dry isn't it and when I didn't answer right away he said, 'yeaaa it's dry'.\n\nGarden Salad is weak. Iceberg lettuce is always lame unless your eating a hoagie. Greener the green, the better the garden salad. No chances taken with the garden salad at Metro so it comes out as something you forget about as soon as your done eating it. Couple of tomatoes couple of cucumbers this salad cookie cutter fair you see at most diners in NJ that aren't trying to stand out.\n\nMashed potato's were the best part of the flounder dish...Which made my flounder frown.\n\n\nThe place looks better, I'll give it that. I have to bring up the wheelchair ecessability. If your going to re-due the entrance to the place make it easier for everyone to get into. Put some wheel chair ramp in the front of the place. My cousin could have benefited from a ramp like this.\n\nService seems alright while some of the waitresses seem they could be a bit friendlier. Some seem to rush you a bit, others are fine. \n\nSo in short love the location, love the look, don't love the food.",
"My sister still lives in New Jersey and a friend stopped by your diner on Friday (10/21/2011) to pick up a fruit salad to take to my sister. (My sister and her boyfriend dined at Ponzio's for years and were ALWAYS happy with their meals.)\n\nThe fruit salad was HORRIBLE, she said it was the WORST she has ever had and will never go back to your diner. She said it was like someone opened a can of pears, peaches and pineapple...through them in and added jell-o. The fruit tasted like a can...you know that taste? Nasty, not something you would be wanting when you order a \"fresh\" fruit salad.\n\nShe hasn't been feeling well and specifically wanted the fruit salad from your diner. At Ponzio's (which we know you are NOT), she always had FRESH fruit with a WIDE variety; it was the best she had ever eaten and would order it all the time!\n\nWe hope that you take a good, long hard look at your menu and the type of food you serve. People can open CANS of fruit in their own home and everyone expects more from a diner. \n\nYou have failed miserably with this \"fruit\" salad. What a shame that people still associate the great name of Ponzio's with your diner. Tsk, tsk.\n\nThere are SO many GREAT diners in South Jersey...our family and friends will be avoiding this one, forever.\n\nNote: Metro diner contacted me and said all their fruit salads are fresh (maybe from a fresh CAN!) and they offered a \"fruit cup\" on the house should she go back.",
"I went here because Brooklawn diner has closed and was told the food was better. I thought it was standard. Nothing fancy imo. My friend loved the clams and spaghetti though. I got a tuna melt but it was a bit mushy other wise good. The wait staff was busy gabbing to each other, but we did get good sevice. The waitress was flirting with my boyfriends brother a bit too much.",
"What happened to this diner? My husband and I would go every Friday for lunch and we really enjoyed it. I ordered the same lunch each week. Several weeks ago, we go and the menu changed, the prices went up. We place our order and along comes my sausage panini, with 1/2 the sausage. I ask the waitress it is the same chef, she says yes and maybe he is having a bad day!!! OK. We tried it again, and it was worse, no refills on your beverages. No more Metro for us.."
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"The best mexican food I've found yet in New Orleans. Amazing tacos. Delicious.",
"Good Mexican food in an El Salvadoran-kind way. Really good shrimp tacos. One big demerit - I ordered some crispy tacos to go, and they use food-service ready-made stale taco shells. I mean, I like soft tacos and all, but sometimes crispy is nice, too. I fry my own at home - is it really too much trouble for a restaurant to do the same?",
"this is more like peruvian/ecuadorian food than mexican.\n\nawesome. \n\ncarne asade wah?\n\ncebollitas are a must, mibble them with everything. ive never had better chorizo anywhere, or for that matter more tolerable tongue. Glad i'm typing, no way i could say that. When i say this is not mexican, i say that its not tex-mex. No salsa. No queso. Excellent guac. Excellent Pico de gallo.\n\nmay favorite is the chicken mexican pizza:\n\non a six inch plate lays a flour tortilla, black refried beans (sooo good, even for a bean eatin town), layers of fire grilled lime-infested chicken nestled in the mud, another torilla, more beans, more chicken, all covered in a mix if white and yellow mexican cheeses (real cheese! Don't be fooled by impostors!), lovingly nestled up to a salamander (broiler) flame to sizzle and brown and merge flavors into deliciousness. Not for the weak-on-cheese hearted. I want one now. \n\nNow!",
"My compadres and I ended up walking 25 blocks in relatively cold weather to get here, but it was worth it. The food was not fantastic, but you got a lot of it for the price, it was hot, and it got to us with relative speed. \n\nWe started with a pitcher of margaritas which were quite good. I ended up getting a fish taco, a chicken and bean burrito and a beef flauta, one of their combination platters that make up most of the dinner menu. The taco was by far the best thing on the plate, as good a fish taco as I've had in San Diego (or Pesky's St. Augustine Fl). The burrito was just ok and the flauta was too doughy-- not enough meat for the shell. The beans and rice weren't the best I've ever had, but decent. \n\nCons: you have to order chips and salsa for an appetizer; I asked for a side of AVOCADO and was brought (and charged for) a side of GUACAMOLE which is clearly not the same thing. It was also crowded and noisy, but what do you expect from an inexpensive mexican place? Overall good, recommended for Mexican in NO",
"(to the tune of 'Silver and Gold' from Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer)\n\nCovered in cheese\nCovered in cheese\nThe enchiladas and pizzas are covered in cheese\nThey're so gooey and tasty and good....\n\nOk that's enough. The shrimp flautas are great too.",
"My brother in law goes here so much that the entire staff knows him. Their california burritos are seriously yummy. I wasn't crazy about their guacamole, but I'm extremely particular about that. Their margaritas were good and strong, too. This place can get extremely busy depending on the time you go, but it is totally worth the wait.",
"Brilliant set up on Magazine St with good food and cervezas. Not true Mexican, but burritos aren't really Mexican, are they?\n\nThe staff are huge futbol fans, so if you're knowledgeable about the sport you may get extra beans. Very low key and chill. Depending on the day, there may be a wait. But thinking about the place right now at 11:50pm is making me hungry.",
"I have loved TC since it opened (er, I can't believe, almost 20 years ago). Way back then I loved their chicken, in tacos, burritos or enchiladas. Now I don't eat chickens but we still eat there every chance we get (the Metairie location is convenient for us who cross the bridge). Yes, the burritos and enchiladas are not really Mexican or Tex-Mex, so if that's what I want, I go somewhere else (preferably New Mexico or Texas).\nFor Vegetarians, the best part is the no meat/lard black beans. Thick, dark and creamy. Served with orange rice. ymmm. If it's cold out, get the black bean soup, if it's warm (usually) get the salad. It's cheap too. I also love the pico, so much better than most restaurant salsa this side of the Red River, lots of onion, cilantro and slightly acidic. It's not free tho. Cebollitos (grilled green onions) are yummy too, but we never order them (why is that? next time I will). If you eat fish and shellfish, the fish taco is the best. Crispy pieces of white fish, spicy sauce kind of like tartar but better and cool red cabbage in a flour tortilla. Now, the best part- the SHRIMP FLAUTA. I don't know what the other reviewer meant by doughy, it's a tortilla, it's dough. It is a flour tortilla tho, not corn, but that's what makes it so good! Crispy shell wrapped around little nuggest of popcorn shrimp in every bite with lots of gooey cheese. Heaven.",
"Excellent Mexican food. Good, fairly inexpensive tacos. Decent vegetarian options. The grilled green onion appetizer (cebollitas) with salt and lime is so friggin' good you'll weep. Mixed crowd (young folks and families). Sometimes there's a wait, but once you get your chow I don't think you'll remember. This is one of our favorite restaurants in New Orleans.",
"If you're in the mood for a change of pace from Cajun/Creole food, this is a great place to grab dinner. The combination plates give you a chance to try a little of everything (like beef in one thing and shrimp in another). We found the prices reasonable, the portions generous, and the service excellent. The only drawback is that it's a popular family place and about half the tables have little kids, so try to choose your table carefully."
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"The food here is incredible. The fish is very fresh, cooked to order but the best thing to get here everytime is the fish tacos. They are simply the best in Boise. The owner is often there and visits with customers. They even give you free sherbet after you meal if you want it! Service is great and fast. You order at the counter and then take your seat and your food is delivered fast and hot.",
"Another attempt at finding decent fish and chips in Boise leads to another failure. =/ Maybe I should stop looking =P\n\nI started with the Tomato Seafood Bisque... meh, it wasn't all that great. Sure it had some fish chunks in it, but it felt waaay too light for a bisque. When I have bisque, I expect something a bit thicker. This was like cheap tomato soup with some leftover fish chunks. Although, the fish chunks were decently fresh.\n\nFor my entree, I wanted a little more than fish and chips, so I got \"Alex's Seafood Platter\" - Fried cod, shrimp, and clams with veggies and wild rice. The veggies were like a frozen veggie bag - broccoli, cauliflower, carrots... not seasoned at all. The wild rice was mushy... bleh! Clam strips didn't seem fresh... neither did the shrimp. I liked the cod... which made me think maybe I should've just went for the cod and chips... \n\nIf we ever come here again... maybe I'd try something with the fresh fish. It looked okay... but then again, if the sides were any indication of what else they served... maybe I should avoid the place.\n\nService was... meh... we got ignored for about ten minutes even though there were 3 waiters and we arrived before two other tables. The complimentary orange sherbert was okay... but umm... didn't really make up for the rest of the meal. A little more than $40 for soup, and entree, and beers for two. =/ \n\nWHERE CAN I GET GOOD FISH AND CHIPS AROUND HERE?!",
"I was craving clam chowder a couple of days ago and I thought that this was the best opportunity to try this place out. I've been eying this place for a while now but like I said in some of my previous reviews on yelp, I'm not a big sea food person. =] \n\nAnyways on with the review.\n\nMy Order:\nBowl of Clam Chowder (~$3.99) w/ bread\nSmall Appetite Section : Fish and Chips (w/ tartar sauce and a side of cole slaw) (~$4.99)\n\nThe clam chowder wasn't \"terrific.\" But it was decent. It lacked some flavor and I personally liked the amount of clam that they put in their soup. In my opinion and my opinion only, I felt that this soup was too watery... I don't know if that makes any sense knowing that its a soup, but there was something about it that I didn't like. They also gave you a tiny piece of slice bread. Which I did not like at all. The amount was too small and I'm the type of person who likes to dip my bread and crackers in my soup :( \n\nSmall Appetite ; Fish and Chips : For 4.99 I thought it was a pretty decent amount of food. You have a bowl of what ever you want. I picked Fish and Chips with Clam Strips . I've had better :/ enough said.\n\nThe waitress was really nice, they are very friendly and they seem like they are on their toes walking back and forth in the kitchen and out on the floor. \n\nMy overall experience with this place is ehh.. It's ok. I'd probably come back and try more things on there menu but for now.. I think I'll take a little break from this place. =/",
"Went here today for lunch with my fiance. We both had fish sandwiches; ahi for me, salmon for him.\nThe buns looked exactly like the Sara Lee ones we buy for cheap burgers, the lettuce was slightly wilted, the onions were cut inconsistently (mine too thin, his way too thick), the tartar sauce lacked flavor, the fries were under-cooked, and aside from there being fish present everything could have been done better by Carl's Jr. \nBut the fish was good, so I guess they live up to their name.\n\nAs an end note, two sandwiches \"with chips\" and soft drinks came to around $26. I hate to say it, but for the quality of food and the price you'd be better off at the Red Robin's nearby.",
"CAN YOU SAY HALIBUT TACOS?! Oh boy, whenever I'm craving sushi I'm making the trek across town to get my fix from Fujiyama, which is in the same complex as Fresh Off The Hook. A few days ago, I was craving fish, but not raw fish, so Tay and I poked our heads into Fresh Off The Hook and I am SO glad we did! The exterior is inconclusive and almost unassuming, one would not think a Seattle \"harbor\" style interior would be hiding underneath a strip mall exterior! \n\nWhen you get in, head straight for the front counter where you can browse at a menu held in a menu box to the right, or browse at the menu actually on the top of the counter. The service was a little slower than I hoped for and since I only had an hour for lunch and had driven from Eagle, we had to hurry which is never ideal. The fresh and delicious food made up for it though!\n\nI had one halibut taco (I debated on whether I should get two or not) with a generous portion of battered halibut mixed with a fresh concoction of what seemed to be like cole slaw. However, this cole slaw had more of a sweet bite, almost like mango salsa? One bite and I knew I should have ordered two! Their french fries are the best in the business as well. You can always tell a great restaurant from the fries. Since they are usually the first thing a customer puts in their mouth and the last thing they are picking at after their meal, some could argue they are the first and last impression of an establishment!\n\nEither way, the fries were hot and fresh just like my halibut taco. Tay had the shrimp taco and saif the same thing, \"We will be back!\" ($14 for two people ain't bad!) Thanks for a great experience Fresh Off The Hook!",
"Finding good fish in Boise is a challenge. Following our first visit to Fresh Off the Hook, we thought we'd hit the jackpot. Since our first visit, we've returned fairly often and found the fish to be pretty consistent - especially the fish tacos. The fish tacos are some of the best in town. \n\nUnfortunately the service is another matter. We've experienced spotty and sometimes slow service at best. Today was the straw that broke the camel's back.. The waitress apparently mixed up our order. My plate finally arrived after my wife was finished. My veggies were luke warm, the blackended salmon was over-cooked, and other than a comment from the waitress, \" I think I made a mistake with your order,\" we got no apology and like most good restaurants, no offer to comp the meal or even offer a discount coupon. The owner was apparently in the restaurant but not savy enough to make lemonade out of a sour experience,\n\nI've found my only recourse with businesses that provide shoddy service is to scartch them off our list. Good-bye Fresh Off the Hook!",
"I was hoping for a new local place I could call my own. Instead after two different times, I only came away disappointed. \nMy first time a few weeks ago I tried the Oyster Poboy. I know a fresh oyster sandwich takes some time, so I wasn't upset when it took awhile to get our food. The bun was generic like it was from the $1 rack at Walmart. I was ready to move on though, the bun is important but it isn't necessarily a deal breaker. The oysters were though. A undercooked slimy texture and slightly off tasting. I know that Boise isn't exactly prime seafood country, but I've had better from places not on the coast. \nI really wanted this to work though, so I went back for some chowder in a bread bowl. At 130, after the lunch rush I placed my order, paid and was seated. About 25 minutes later I asked the waitress about the order. She checked and then came back and told me \"it'll be right out, and I mean right out\". Almost 10 minutes after that I went to the front counter and told the manager I was ready to leave. Without an explanation, he gave me my money back. I was so hungry and mad I didn't even care to ask. We are talking about a 35 minute or longer wait for soup! At least have someone tell me what is going on....\nI will not give this place a third chance.",
"Went to lunch this week as I was craving clam chowder. this is a order at the counter we will bring it to your table place. ordered a small fish and chips and cup of chowder like another reviewer I found the chowder to be thin and lacking flavor of any kind. The cod was nicely prepared flakey and perfectly cooked, fries above average, coleslaw (see chowder) for the price can do better for lunch I think i was in $ 14.00 with tip. On the up side the place is clean service great and they give you free sherbert if desirwed still 3 stars is best I can do.",
"The fish-n-chips, clam chowder bread bowl, and seafood platter are all good. The service is friendly, and they're pretty quick. This place is small including the limited tables, so try to avoid lunch-hour.",
"Visited today with the family. Had the fish and chips (mahi & cod), a beer, and a couple of kids' meals. Service was friendly (but slow); food was good...not great, but good, and the price was a little above reasonable.\n\nWHAT WAS GOOD:\n-Quality of the fish (both cod and mahi) in fish and chips. Fish was darned good! Chip quality was good...batter-dipped fries, right out of the bag. Would've been nice to see house-made. Kids had chicken tenders (they're kids; they get a break) and those were decent. Also right out of the bag.\n-Good tartar sauce, nice to have malt vinegar on the table as well.\n-Service was friendly and nice.\n-Beer selection was decent...a brown ale, Fat Tire, and a couple of others. Boo no IPA.\n\nWHAT WASN'T SO GOOD:\n-Took ~20 mins for our food...it's just fish & chips! A little slow.\n-Price was a bit much for the portion size...$8.99 for ~5-6 cod pieces a little bigger than a large walnut. $7.99 for 4 mahi pieces, same size. Drop the price a buck and we have a deal.\n\nI should've tried the clam chowder, so I could report on it, but didn't. I likely will not be back; can probably scratch my fish & chips itch at a brew-pub vice here.\n\nIt's good...I wouldn't \"avoid\" the place...but I also wouldn't go out of my way for it. I don't think I'd send friends or family here...it's acceptable, but not outstanding."
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"Uno has the best Chicago-style pizza that I've found in Indy. The deep dish crust is amazing, and the toppings are always plentiful. They have all the traditional toppings and pizza varieties, and several other more \"gourmet\" selections... although not quite as many as Bazbeaux. Their Spinoccoli - broccoli and spinach is a tasty choice, but the texture of the broccoli's little weird for me. One tip - I just discovered that you can order any of the pizza toppings on either a flatbread or deep dish pizza, so don't feel like you're limited.\n\nWe recently went to Uno and found a new pizza on the menu - Chicken Parmesan. I'm typically not a big fan of chicken on pizza, but this definitely swayed me. The best chicken pizza I've ever had, with lots of gooey, delicious mozzarella. I highly recommend giving it a try.\n\nI've tried a few other menu items from Uno besides the pizza -- they have entree salads, pasta, sandwiches, etc, but have never found anything that is better than their pizza.",
"Another tip - carry out deep dish pizzas are a steal! The atmosphere at Uno's is nothing to rave about (not terrible, just not great), so carrying out is the way I prefer to enjoy my pizza! Two regular sized deep dish pizzas (which feed 2-4 each) are only $19.99... or get two flatbreads for only $13.99. Either way, a great deal",
"I've never eaten in the restaurant. But we get carry out all the time, the pizza deals are good and the quality of the pizza is very solid. The double deep dish deal is a great special and worth every penny.",
"This is no Giordano's pizza. But if you are \"dying\" for Chicago style pizza, this is the place to go in Indy. I prefer this location, instead of the north side location (see my review on other location). The seating area and ambiance are different than the other location. I think the seats are more comfortable here. There is enough space for small or big groups. The servers seem happy and are willing to help you. My family and I always come here only for the deep dish pizza. The thin crust pizza is my kids' favorite.",
"Awful! Not worth the $..A frozen Totinos pizza has more flavor. That aint how you treat people when \"It's so cold in the D\"",
"Friday night at 7. They opened the door, seated us immediately, were attentive, sold us great food for a reasonable price... I love it when the masses forget about places like this.",
"high calorie chain food....I really dont think the pizza is all that great and it is loaded with extra calories somehow....look it up yourself",
"I have lived on the south side of Indianapolis my entire life and have eaten at this UNOs several times.. And normally my experience is great. However, the service I experienced on Friday January 25 was terrible. We were a party of 4. My mom and husband both enjoyed their meals (pasta and steak and shrimp). However, my dad and I got the short end of the stick tonight. The evening began by our waitress taking 15 minutes to even acknowledge we were at the table. Ok- no big deal. It's Friday and they were busy. We ordered our food and I'm going to be honest- I am a picky eater. I ordered a deep dish pizza but With special requests due to the fact that I am picky. My dad ordered a special order deep dish as well. I had a feeling after the waitress took our order the it wasnt going to be right. Sure enough, when they brought our food almost 30 minutes later, both our pizzas were wrong.\nThe food runner who brought our food out was great and said she would send the manager right out. It took him almost 10 minutes to come to our table and then when he did get there- instead of simply apologizing and letting us know that our pizzas were being remade- he decided to argue with us. He told my dad that his pizza was in fact what he ordered. Not A good way to handle a customer complaint. About 15 minutes later- after the rest of our table finished eating, the manager brought out our pizzas. He served them to us- they were right this time. He informed us that he was taking them off or bill (which was good). But- my crust was not fully cooked. When I said something to the manager, he looked at me and said, and I quote, 'that's impossible. Our dough is done before we put it in the oven.' are you kidding me? I worked in pizza for 3 years and you can't tell me at your dough is done before you ever put it in the oven. Then he decided to tell me that the cheese must have soaked into the dough and that's what made it gooey. And then he proceeded to stand and stare and me and then just walked away.\nAs we were leaving- the table behind us was complaining to him about their crust on their pizza not being fully cooked and he told them the exact same excuse he told me.\nThe thing is- we had issues with our food and the service. I work in the hospitality industry. People have issues all the time. But it all depends on how the situation is handled and how he manager handles himself. Normally, I wouldnt even write a review, but I felt it necessary this time. And every other experience I have had at this UNOs has between great and their food is normally fantastic. I don't know if kitchen was having an off night or what, but the manager may want to take a step back and evaluate his customer service skills.",
"This is a great spot for lunch. It's close to the office and with fall here...I was in the mood for soup and to sit and read in quiet.....However not today. I walked into the bar towards the end of an obvioulsy busy lunch rush. No bartender or waitress to be found. Of the tables that were open, every single one of them were dirty and piled with the previous customers plates, forks, lemons whatever...it was almost a disaster. Clean as you go! So I sat at the bar...wondering if I'd get acknowledged...finally. Ok. easy decision. Lunch deals. Pick 2 it's simple and failry fast and there is a lot of options. I went with soup and pizza of the day. Soup bar is always good. Fresh hot soups. Pizza is good too! Bartender/Waitress today..maybe she's new I don't know but she was never around it seemed. I was there for about 30-40 minutes and all the tables that were dirty when I got there were dirty when I left....I normally am a huge fan of this place. But lately it seemse like no one really cares what's going on in this joint.",
"I really enjoyed this place! It has a great industrial vibe straight out of old Chicago. Having never eaten here before, I can honestly say that when I said I would be back I meant it!\n\nThe dining experience overall was amazing! Being a server myself I know good service when I see it. Our waitress Jenna was very helpful an welcoming as she greeted us at the table. \n\nNow to the food. The pick two for six each was an amazing idea and just the right amount Of food. The deep dish Mac and cheese was phenomenal! I think what I liked best was the deep dish pepperoni pizza. Baked just right with a great amount of flavor, just the smell makes your mouth water. The best part of the pizza? The crust!!! \n\nCant wait until I return!! Anxious to try more of their expansive menu!"
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"Great little restaurant just off Jasper Avenue to enjoy sushi, tempura,udon and miso soups. There are only five or so tables at this restaurant, and since the place is often busy, getting the table may the problem. Whenever I cannot be accomodated right away, I just order take out. \nThe decor of this restaurant is simple, the owners are friendly, and the food is hot and fresh. I find that sushi (especially scallop, surf clam and tuna) and assorted tempura are amazingly good. I am a self proclaimed sushi expert, and I am happy to say that I Love Sushi's cooks use the freshest seafood and fish there is. The tempura batter is crispy and never greasy or mushy. The hot steamy bowl of miso soup is an ultimate comfort food.\nIf you are not big on sushi, this place serves chicken, beef and salmon teriyaki and bento boxes. All delicious and reasonably priced.",
"I love going here. It's a small little sushi place off Jasper and they have a great little menu. It's only really busy at lunch but they do take reservations.",
"This is a nice restaurant right on (just a bit off) Jasper Ave. I think the name says it all. It is for sushi lovers.\n\nThe restaurant had excellent service, great food, and expected prices. It has the ambiance of a very simple and cozy little place, nothing over the top. This has become one of the sushi places I recommend to everyone, Kyoto is still my favorite but this isn't bad at all!\n\nIt gets very busy around lunch time so be warned.",
"Because I stay at the hotel across the street, I've eaten here about two dozen times over the years. The ownership of this place changed about 2 years ago but the food quality has remained high and the prices have remained low. \n\nI ordered take-out today- a California roll and a salmon roll- both very nice for $9.26 including taxes. This was during the lunchtime rush- not a seat to be had in the place, the staff going nuts, yet my order was ready in about 4 minutes. What's not to love? ;-)",
"Maybe it was the grey day - and the hot miso soup, but this tiny sushi shop, north of Jasper, won a small piece of my heart today. \n\nIt's cozy, eclectic - soft white light strands, fake flowers, wicker chairs, assorted pottery for dish wear, Hello Kitty?! and piano music lulling me through my menu read just after lunch hour.\n\nI order the miso, a green onion cake, tea and a plate of Dynamite Maki. The food comes almost instantly, and as I shift my laptop and books to make room for my meal, one of the Moo-Moo kimono-wearing servers comes and fusses over my table, to help me put it in order.\n\nThe food is fresh and good - not the best sushi I've ever had, but better than Wok Box down the street and the place has infinitely more character. \n\nCharacter's huge in my books - and this is a place for quick, stress-busting work lunches, lazy snowstorm afternoons and after-five sake crawls. \n\nHmmm.... sake crawls.",
"I Love Sushi is just like the name sounds. Cute. Fun. Honest.\n\nThe restaurant is tiny with just a few tables - the perfect place for a lunch on your own or a dinner with a few friends. For the ultimate experience, try to go outside of the downtown lunch rush or during dinner time when the downtown core has quieted down.\n\nThe menu is considerable and offers everything from hot food (appetizers, tempura, soups, teriyaki chicken, etc) to sushi (maki, sashimi, cones, etc). The pricing is great for quality sushi. I love that they don't try to impress anyone with their decor, or their presentation - they let the food speak for itself. Fresh ingredients, great customer service and no frills - in a good way.\n\nAside from dining in, they have great takeout service - you can even call in your order and then come by to pick it up later. If you're looking for a quick sushi fix for a great price, I Love Sushi won't disappoint.",
"I have to admit that the name of this small Japanese restaurant put me off. I Love Sushi? That sounds just too quaint. However, a co-worker has consistently raved to me about how wonderful it is. As a result, when a friend reminded me that I promised to treat him to a sushi dinner, I chose I Love Sushi. \n\nI'm glad I did. The place is quaint (just like the name), full of cute decorations. The menu is huge, with a wider variety of sushi than I have seen in similar restaurants. I opted for one of their avocado creations, that also included yam. My friend also had an original creation of raw tuna, salmon, and avocado wrapped in seaweed and lightly deep fried. Like I said, I have never seen some of these creations anywhere else.\n\nWe also opted for bento boxes, which come with a choice of three mains in addition to rice and salad, and are very reasonably priced. The portions of my beef teriyaki, chicken teriyaki, and fried salmon teriyaki (can you sense a theme here?) were huge. I mean, I think I had the equivalent of two chicken breasts, and the pieces of salmon were enough to be a meal on their own. My friend's box of beef teriyaki, tofu cubes, and beef sukiyaki also seemed plentiful, although I could sense he had food envy over my chicken and salmon.\n\nService was great, the food came quickly, and prices were reasonable. The place is a little small, which means moving about can get a little tricky, but if you love sushi, this place is definitely worth a visit.",
"I quite enjoy going to this restaurant in the afternoon. The lunch rush is over and I get linger over my sushi and tea in the sunny dinning room. I always get the assorted sushi platter and they never fail to serve me some of the freshest sushi you can get in Edmonton. My boyfriend is a vegetarian and is thrilled with the abundance of the veggie bento box. It's one of our go-to date places - super tasty food, cosy ambiance and really fair prices.",
"This little place is hidden just north of Jasper ave on 105 st. There are about 10 tables, so it fills up quickly at lunch time. The decor and the staff are friendly and inviting, and your food comes very quickly. \n\nThis isn't the best sushi in town, but it's ok. My miso was a bit too salty, but not bad. The rice was ok. Everything else... well, ok. That is the best word I've got for the food here. \n\nThat being said, the location and the character of the place make it worth visiting again.",
"I could've sworn that I've written reviews about I Love Sushi before but I guess not. I've dined-in a few times but more often I call ahead of time and place an order for pick-up - usually it's ready in 10-15 minutes, depending on how big my order is.\nIf you're planning on eating there during a weekday noon hour, I strongly recommend making reservations. It really packs in. \nI really like their bento boxes. For $10.50, you get a basic salad, two pieces of maki (usually shrimp tempura, with avocado and tobiko - I love that they don't give you a crappy roll like cucumber), a huge mound of rice, your choice of chicken (lots of lightly breaded boneless dark meat with teriyaki sauce, yum) or beef (stir-fried with ginger and bean sprouts, also yum), and then either sushi, tempura, or sashimi. I always get it with sashimi, and you get 4 nice-sized pieces, 2 of salmon and 2 of tuna, always fresh and the right texture. I think that if you dine-in, they give you a miso soup, but not with takeout (not sure why, though maybe I just got a miso soup by accident last time).\nI've also had their chirashi bowl, which is a huge bowl of assorted sashimi on rice. Three pieces each of salmon and tuna, and then a piece of red snapper (I think), surf clam, octopus, sweet egg omelette, a mound of tobiko, some cucumber, and a delicious marinated shiitake mushroom (I'm looking at a picture I took of it... mmm). Not bad for $12.25 - everything was fresh as expected. \nTheir spicy tuna and chop chop maki were disappointing - really tiny rolls - I prefer the medium- (normal-) sized ones where you can see small chunks of the seafood in the middle, instead of it looking like a paste. Maybe the temaki is better but I find them a little pricey at $3.99 each.\nA few take-out visits ago, I was in the area near the end of my lunch hour and decided to pop in to see if they'd be able to make me a rainbow roll (to go) really quickly. I asked if they'd be able to do it within 10 minutes and they said no problem (the restaurant was sort of full but I think it was mostly diners who were finishing up). They handed me the roll in about 3 minutes! I was so impressed. Unfortunately the roll itself was mediocre. The salmon and avocado seemed like it had been sitting out for a little bit as the salmon wasn't as fresh as all the other times, and the avocado seemed a little dried out. Nevertheless, I still like I Love Sushi a lot - it's a cute, reasonably-priced sushi joint and the quality is for the most part good (for Edmonton I mean). Would and will come back again."
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"The place is artfully decorated and the food delicious, to say the least. The price was average for the area but the service and food is outstanding. They recently opened and are working hard to please their customers and show them how good they are. Highly recommend it!",
"I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. This restaurant used to be Kabukki and there food was good, but no where near Sushi Maru's level. They are much more attentive, professional, and CLEAN. The prices are extremely fair especially for how much fish you get in one roll. I came in during lunch with some co-workers and none of us walked out disappointed. Food took no longer than 15 minutes. We ordered volcano roll, bahama mama, sake rotika, dynamite roll, Teriyaki, and a Korean lunch box (don't remember name). All were outstanding and HUGE. Be aware guys their portions are not small.",
"I went there today to try out their sushi base on other review since they are highly recommond by others, But was very dispointed about their food",
"Excellent sushi, great atmosphere, and wonderful service. stumbled across this new place for the first time. Prices are reasonable esp for fresh sushi made right away! Server Alicia was the best- funny, helpful, and attentive:) I recommend this place to everyone looking for amazing sushi!!! Everyone must try!!! Sit at the white tables with new agey pull out chairs",
"Very nice atmosphere. Great fresh food. Try the sake r. roll. Sorry forgot the spelling but it is the salmon roll with tempura chips. Awesome!",
"I have to say I normally don't write many reviews, however I have been to this restaurant twice and both times had an excellent experience. The first time I had the lunch special and a tuna roll and the entire meal was fresh and delicious. The second time the wait staff recognized us and treated us as \"old friends\" remembering our preference of tables, filling our drinks quickly, and checking on us through out our dining experience without being pushy. This is a great new place to go if you like sushi and great service.",
"Sushi 4 stars and service 5 stars! I have food allergies and my orders tend to be very cumbersome. The waitress and the sushi chefs handled all of my questions wonderfully and were very accommodating. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.",
"Two co-workers and I ate lunch this week at Sushi Maru in Brandon Lakes Plaza. This was formerly the Kabuki sushi restaurant, but now has new owners. The place has been remodeled, and looks beautiful and clean. The staff is very friendly. Our waiter, David, was super-attentive and helpful. We ordered an appetizer, sushi, and two lunch specials; everything was delicious. Sammy (I think that's his name) is an artist when it comes to sushi presentation! In addition to sushi, they also serve Korean and other Asian dishes. Try Sushi Maru - you won't be disappointed!",
"This was my first time at Sushi Maru and the food was amazing! I ordered the bul go gi from the kitchen and it was perfect! I also tried the sushi and it was so fresh, not to mention that Sammy the sushi guy was HILARIOUS! I will definitely be back for more!",
"Awesome sushi!!!\n\nOrdered the Super Mexican roll to satisfy my pregnancy craving... WOW I'll be back! They add 2 samples of other cooked rolls... Delish! I'll be back post-pregnancy for the real stuff! \n\nAmbiance- great inside! It's in a strip mall, but DO NOT be put off by this."
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"Mrs. T move over there's a real Polish girl in town and her name is Syrenka. With ample portion size plates of the real thing -- this a cheap way to fill your stomaski. I had the potato and cheese pierogies (my boyfriend had the meat-filled) and we split a giant Kielbasa and saurekraut -- which was excellent as far as saurekraut goes -- 5 stars. \nThose not familiar with Polish cuisine may have difficulty in putting together the best order. We had no idea -- and just stuck to those items that have been most Americanized and recognizable. We got most stuff from the cafeteria style buffet and then the waitress went go start the pierogies which take about 5-10 minutes. If you don't like to wait in long lines -- this place is great. \n\nAfter you eat you should go check out Port Richmond books which is just a block or two south on Richmond. Over 100,000 books to meander through. These two together made a great Saturday morning in Port Richmond!\n\nPublic transit by trolley (which also goes to El stop at Front St.)",
"Highly recommended for all your Pierogi needs. Ultra low-key, photo of Robin Williams stopping by, Port Richmond priced, just not the best hours.",
"Cheap, delicious, authentic polish food. Vegetarian but not vegan friendly.\n\nMake an afternoon of it, coffee at Hinge Cafe, stop by Port Richmond Books, and the Polish Supermarket, at least for some kinder chocolates.",
"Great Polish food! The Golabki (cabbage stuffed with ground beef and rice covered in tomato sauce) are better that the frozen ones you find in the neighboring markets. The Bigos ( Cabbage and Kielbasa stew with a wonderfully mellow, not tart flavor) is a great way to introduce new comers to the joys of Polish soul food. The Potato Pancakes are made fresh and served with either sour cream or apple sauce and the Pierogi are not too heavy and deliciously filled with potato/meat/cheese (you pick). They also have wonderful home made soups and an assortment of vegetables to accompany your meal. Of course they have Kielbasa... YUM! The sour kraut is also very good and nothing like the soul puckering stuff you find on a supermarket shelf.\n\nService is cafeteria style and bare bones. The ambiance takes you rocketing back to the 70's with the brown paneling and linoleum floor..... but you are here for the food and quite frankly, the food is so good you just don't care. \n\nWhen I come for lunch with my girlfriends we can sit at the table and talk with out being rushed out the door. When my family comes for lunch we eat there and then order Golabki for take out so we have a delicious supper that night as well. Just heat and eat!\n\nParking is on the street and hit or miss. Call ahead for hours and take out as the Potato Pancakes and Pierogi are cooked after ordering and will take 5 to 10 minutes.\n\nTry Syrenka for delicious, inexpensive Polish soul food. Then take a walk to Krakus Market a half a block south on the same street and check out the Polish ham in the deli case and the selection of European chocolates. There are other stores/markets/bakeries in the area so you can make it a real culinary adventure!\nHOURS: Mon - Friday 11:00 am to 6:00 Saturday 11:00 to 4:00\nPhone (215) 634-3954",
"Phenomenal Polish food...cooked exactly like a grandma would cook it. On a cold winter day, I'd go there and get a HUGE plateful of food for about $6...I mean, it's inexpensive, homemade and the best pierogies you'll eat. The stuffed cabbage is awesome too. It's definitely not a glamorous setting, but it's clean, very old school & the food is great. One of the best kept secrets in Port Richmond, and Robin Williams has been there!",
"Delicious Polish food served up cafeteria style. Completely authentic, and in a welcoming environment thanks to the staff willing to explain all of the food.\n\nPirogis, borsch, and golapkis were all fantastic. I believe the best way to order here is with little thought and just pick a few things that looks/sound good. The adventure will pay off handsomely.\n\nSyrenka is about low prices and hot delicious food. This place doesn't have much going on besides that, and honestly, what else do you need?\n\nBottom line: For real Polish food, go here now (unless it's a sunday, or after 6. I failed so many times to eat here due to limited hours.",
"Wow...the food is absolutely amazing and plentiful...we had the golabki (stuffed cabbage) and it was fantastic...if they fancied this up you would easily pay $17 for the meal...luckily it is old school and not fancy so you get ridiculously good food at rock bottom prices...a must for homemade food lovers!!!",
"This no frills place was mostly disappointing and I'm surprised at all the rave reviews here. We met a Polish friend for lunch and all shared a few things. I only ate a couple of bites of everything I tried because the food ranged from just okay to downright bad. \n\nI had lots of stuffed cabbage growing up and sorry but this didn't even come close to what I would call good - the filling was mostly rice, the meat tasted low quality and the sauce was meh. The side dishes were ok - potatoes were fine, the red cabbage was decent. The potato pancakes were nice and crispy but they tasted off, almost sour or something and after you had them in your mouth for a minute you realized how greasy they really were. \n\nThe pierogies were ok, my dining companions were a lot more impressed with them then I was. I'd say they were better than the frozen kind from the supermarket but didn't come close to the homemade ones my co-worker used to bring in that the church ladies at her Russian Orthodox church made. Or the ones available from Riekers Meats for that matter.\n\nThe service was friendly and it had a great neighborhood-y feel. The prices are low, but I felt like that was definitely reflected in the quality of the food and at the end of the day, you get what you pay for I guess.",
"Syrenka's is the go-to when you are having a craving for pierogies, galumpkis or cheap no-frills belly-bombing platters. The food is a bit on the saltier side, but it's as authentic as my great grandma's. \n\nVarieties of Pierogies, for reference: \nPotato\nPotato & Cheese\nMeat\nCheese\n\n$4.60 will get you a hot plate of 5 with a healthy dollop of sour cream. \n\nFor $5.50 you can get a platter with galumpkis, keilbasa or another meat and 2 vegetable sides... mashed potatoes, beets, carrots, corn, cabbage with pork and sauerkraut among them. \n\nThey also offer their pierogies frozen for home-cooking. Just plan in advance if you're nearing a Catholic holiday like Christmas or Easter.\n\nEveryone must comment about the sign that says Robin Williams was there in 1998- the cashier's favorite thing to retort is, 'He must not have liked it because he hasn't been back since!'",
"Stepping into this place was like stepping back in time to a standard cafeteria-type restaurant in the 70's, and not even a vaguely trendy one at that. \n\nThe food was okay. The potato pancakes were crisp and tasty, though super greasy. The pierogies were pretty decent as well, though they may have been better pan-fried with some onions or something, rather than just boiled and drenched in oil/butter. I didn't like the kielbasa much, but having no basis for comparison I'm not sure how much of that was the kielbasa and how much of that was just me not liking kielbasa. The carrots were fine, and the mashed beets were actually pretty good. An entree (the kielbasa) and two vegetable sides is something like $5-6, a plate of 5 pierogies was also around that much. \n\nThe flavors of the food were very simple: not exactly bland, but not exactly notable either. I don't know if that's just what Polish food is like. Everything was quite carb- and meat-heavy, and therefore filling and not very expensive. For what it's worth, the place seems like a pretty authentic home-style Polish place (not that I am any authority whatsoever on authentic Polish food), and the Polish lady at the counter was very nice."
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"Generally speaking, I love Chili's. There's always something there that I am in the mood for. Their honey-chipotle chicken fingers are my favorite and my boyfriend and I can never say no to the chocolate molten lava cake.\n\nAs far as this particular location is concerned, I've never had any problems. The service is always good (not great but never irritating). The food always tastes great and I've never had to send anything back. It's as clean as a chain restaurant can get, too.\n\nThe only warning I have is that it gets busy! If you're going at peak dinner hours, prepare to wait!",
"Chilis to go is just as good as the sit down portion.",
"First time here...last time here. We had to wait almost 10 mins for a table that wasn't even clean. Had to ask for it to be cleaned. Got our appetizer then had to ask for silverware and napkins. Grrr!! Main course was messed up and the correction was less than wonderful. Sat almost 10 min with an empty glass before it got refilled with more watered down sweet tea. Very low staffed and service was awful. I don't normally complain but this one will be the exception.",
"Not sure what happened, but midway through my meal I had to run to the restroom and vomit. I think it was the chili bowl.\n\nCouldn't finish the meal, paid up and hit the road.",
"Both my wife and I were a little spooked by the Kiosk tablet device on all the tables. We had ordered lunch and noticed that other tables were being served and we had not yet received our soup and chili yet. I told my wife that we should get the check and go find someplace to eat. within 30 seconds our waitress was at our table telling us our food was on it's way, it arrived 2 minutes later. You would expect good chili based on the name of the restaurant. I commented to my wife that it did not taste right and had an odd flavor. Again within 1 minute another hostess showed up offering a different soup admitting that the chili may not be their best offering and was \"missing ingredients\". She was quite insistent that I try a different soup and I am glad I did, The chicken enchilada soup was very tasty.\n\nI cannot be sure that our conversations were being monitored by the Kiosk device, but the contextual attentiveness was a little eerie. \n\nThe rest of the meal was tasty and filling.",
"After waiting over 30 mins for our food one of my child's meal was completely wrong; the other child's meal was half wrong and the bun for the burger was rock hard. I asked for a manager who explained there was a \"mix up with tables and when corrected in the system our order was lost\". About 10 mins later the correct kids meals arrives and now my husband and my food is cold. The manager told us \"sorry for the problem. I will be sure to take care of you. A dessert or something else if you don't want that\". We were never offered a dessert from the server when being instructed how to pay at the table. Both kids meals were still on our check. The only thing taken off was two kids drinks. Will never go to this Chili's again.",
"I haven't been to a Chili's in years since I moved to DC where they don't have them. They have really updated the interior at this location and it's really modern. The interior was also clean. I really liked the tablets at the tables where you can check yourself out quickly and it had tons of games for the kids in our party to play. \nThe food was really good. I had the sour cream enchiladas and they were fantastic as we're the beans and rice that came with it. The menu has tons of stuff I never remember them having but if they are as good as the enchiladas I'll be going back to try them out. \nOur server was very attentive and was able to split up our large parties check with no problem, She saw to our needs quickly and was very friendly. I will be going back in future.",
"It took me 52 minutes to get a tripple dipper. I FOUND the management and let him know how long I had been waiting he was very nonchalant about the situation although he did get my food out. Thats the reason for the two stars",
"Service was terrible and food was small portions for the price and charge extra for any little thing.",
"This used to be our new favorite place, but after they ignored us on two separate visits, after we were seated, that did us in. Several of the staff passed us by, half-way glanced in our direction, but kept going. We were not even offered water or anything. We left and advised someone on the way out only to be smirked at. We complained to corporate, but that has been ignored too. The Smyrna location will lure you back then suddenly drop you like you're yesterday's spoiled food. Stay away!"
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"This recently opened near my home and I've been wanting to try their food. This sandwich bar is family owned with friendly down-to-earth people and did not disappoint! My \"Dingy Blue\" panini with pulled chicken really hit the spot and the service was excellent! I will be back!",
"Great spot. I only had one sandwich here, but it was amazing. Try the Don Cheech, its for spice lovers, roasted turkey, Diablo Sauce which the owner hand makes, and pepperjack cheese. Yummy!\n\nI will be back to try the other hoagies. They also have salads, soups and other food. They are located right next to Sweet T's so you can grab a cookie or cupcake when you're done with lunch",
"I went here for lunch the other day with my sister. We sat outside and they glady brought our meal out to us when it was ready. We ordered the Ellie Pannini (eggplant, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, roasted peppers, truffle aioli, focaccia) and the Chicken Caesar Salad. Everything was delicious and fresh. I am not sure where they get their bread from, but it was delicious and perfect bread for a panini. I am very excited to have a great sandwich/salad place in the neighborhood....I think it was very much needed! Follow them on facebook to hear about new specials they are serving. Recently, I saw a Bruschetta Salad that looked fantastic and I am very excited to try it! I hope that they keep things fresh and new and continue to come out with fresh, seasonal salad options! Definitely give it a try!",
"sandwiches are my favorite food.\n\nand these are my favorite sandwiches. \n\nplease stick around, Marie's. we needed a unique, fresh and creative sandwich place around here.",
"These sandwiches are the bees knees of sandwiches. I've only had one sandwich so far but I can't wait to go back and destroy the menu. All of these carefully crafted sandwiches look totally life changing. Every ingredient has been done right - the lettuce has been prepped by Super Shredder, the onions are wicked thin, quality meats, solid bread, and creative toppings. Better than Primos. I hope these guys are around for a while.",
"Best sandwich shop in Haddonfield! Thank God it's downstairs from my office when I need a quick bite. They have a great selection of sandwiches!",
"[Yelp directions are NOT correct. Somehow my Google maps directed me elsewhere? It's address is correct at Kings Court near Sweet Ts Bakery, off Kings Highway. Sits between the ACME and Kings Highway.]\n\nService:\nVery good - Order at counter, the guy brings the food to your table, he'll check back on you after you've tasted your food, and then you leave your stuff on the table - they will clean it up.\n\nFood: A great variety of sandwiches at great prices! There is something for everyone. Variety of chips and cold drinks too. You can call ahead for a take-out order or dine in. \n\nAtmosphere: Modern, laid-back, clean, easy. Good for families, a casual date, etc.\n\nI shared two sandwiches with my fiancee: Sarah Marie Sandwich & Maries Old Sandwich. Sarah Marie is on focaccia bread - seasoned well, flavorful toppings, etc. Maries Old Sandwich is served on a traditional italian seeded roll - oh so good - so fresh and soft! None of that cracker bread crap that you get like at Primos. (Do they want my teeth to crack?) You won't get that here at Marie's.\n\nI will definitely be back to try more. They have a chalkboard listing the \"favorites\" but the menu is fairly extensive to order from.\n\nEnjoy!",
"Yum, Yum, Yum! I was having such a hard time deciding on which sandwich to get that I can't remember the name! was either the Tony or the Marco...it was pulled chicken, roasted peppers, provolone on flatbread and it was fantastic! Switched out the mayo, for balsamic, just cause I'm not a huge mayo girl, there was no problem doing this and it truly was soooo tasty! Friendly owners, great food! Will definitely be going back for more. :)",
"Broccoli cheddar soup and a Tony panini are where it's at. Pretty decent sandwich spot for a quick lunch. \n\nThe service is quick and friendly. We ordered at the counter and someone brought our food to us. If you don't want to dine there, they will happily pack everything to go. \n\nThe prices are extremely reasonable given the portion, but more importantly, the taste. Very flavorful. Very fresh.",
"They have gluten free sub rolls and they are very good!! I haven't had a sub in a while and they did not disappoint."
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"Absolutely delicious. I've been waiting for this place to open, and it was a delight to be pleasantly surprised at the quality and breadth of the menu.\n\nWe went on their second day open, and the wait staff were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was wonderful. \n\nFor starters, we ordered the Meatery Board, which included several different meats (boudin, sausage, cured pork, cracklin'), as well as condiments and some interesting takes on classic delicacies: the rabbit pâté was closer to being a sort of rabbit salad (à la chicken salad), and the hog's head cheese was more like a dryer pulled pork - but both were wonderfully flavored. We also got the oyster appetizer, which was divine.\n\nFor dinner, we split the slider trio (rabbit pâté again, crab cake and lamb belly). The bread was a bit filling for a trio of sandwiches, but the fillings were fantastic. The lamb belly was perfectly seasoned, and dressed with a wonderful mint jelly. The crab cake was perfectly executed, and the rabbit pâté was great as a sandwich. We also got the deviled eggs (a slight wasabi flavor added a nice little bite), and the pickles. My one complaint would be with the pickles - for the most part, they were fantastic, but the pickled mushrooms just did not work well. Everything else was a shining star.\n\nNot to be missed!",
"where do you start - how about Lambs Neck, so tender suculent and wonderful, the roast duck crispy skin juicy and perfectly done inside, the fried shrimp ceasars like salad with a jalapeno ranch dressing and a double cut pork chop that looked like a ship floating in a wonderful sea of dirty rice just incredible moist and tender. Service was fair but I consider good since the place is only 5 days in business. Will be back.",
"I hate being the jerk who writes the first non-five star review but I am sure this will bump up to four and possibly even five. I'll just have to keep going back to make sure my ratings are accurate.\n\nAnyway, the space is really nice and I like that there is outside seating. The staff is very friendly, although it is my preference that everyone working doesn't come by to ask how the food is. It's kind of overwhelming, especially if you don't like something. \nI don't remember being very interested in their cocktail menu and I thought the wine by the glass selection was very small and a bit overpriced. \n\nOn to the food. We started with the meatery plate,of course! This was really good. I liked the cracklins a lot, crunchy but not dried out. The housemade garlic sausage was delicious as was the delicate, subtle rabbit pate. My husband really liked the hogshead cheese, it was not as congealed as it usually is, more of a spread. Weirdly, I didn't love the rillons and I thought they would knock me out. Those are candied pieces of pork belly, if you didn't know and I certainly did not. Cooked too long maybe, they lost their lusciousness. \n\nMy husband got the chicken confit and I didn't taste that. But I did sample the mustard greens and white beans underneath and they were fantastic. My sliders, however, sucked. All three of them. I like fat but the lamb belly was a huge chunk of fat with really off-putting St. Patrick's Day green, overly sweet mint jelly. The crab cake was everything you hate about crappy crab cakes; mostly breading, cheap, stringy crab meat, fried-too-hard exterior. I think the last one was just the rabbit pate on a bun but by that point, I was over it. The brioche buns they were served on looked promising but they were stale. \n\nWe didn't try the desserts but they had some appealing options. We'll be back but I can definitely cross the sliders off my list.",
"Although it was nice to sit outside on a spring evening and sip a bottle of wine, I cannot for the life of me understand why this place has received such high reviews. 1. More than a little overpriced\n \nWe ordered their house appetizer plate, the artichoke and a bottle of wine and the bill was over $70. WTF. \n \n2. Food so saturated with trans fat that I felt I might have a heart attack before I even had a chance to pay that overpriced bill. \n\nCracklins+meatballs+boudin+hogshead cheese+candied+pork, which tasted alright in isolation until the combo had me feeling ill before we left the restaurant.\n\n3. Food definitely not up to par (to be fair, the artichoke was sort of okay). I could have done nearly all of it at home by opening a few tins and frying everything in gallons of oil. \n\n4. Staff seemed obsequious in a sneaky, parasitical, wait-on-you-like-I-am-trying-to-sell-you-a-used-car, I'll-be-chain-smoking-winstons-in-the-back-room-if-you-need-me sort of way.\n\nWait, there were two redeeming qualities: the Cotes de Provence Rose wine we had was awesome as was the outdoor, laid back, check out the trees, slow conversation with your lady, atmosphere.\n\nBut due to the food and price, I cannot imagine going back, and our guts and bank account regretted the experience later. \nNot sure WHO is writing these glowing reviews, but our experience was \"100% meh!\" Not worth it. Disappointing.",
"I really enjoyed Toup's on my recent visit to the my favorite home away from home. Had lots of things from stuffed artichoke, salad with the rillons and deviled egg, slider combo (lamb belly, homemade rabbit rilettes, and crab cake), and shrimp po'boy, all delicious. I especially like the sliders and I have no idea what the previous reviewer is talking about as my crabcake slider was ALL crab with just a little breading to keep it from falling apart.\n\nThe finishing touch was the douberge cake, the salted caramel, peanut butter and bacon combo that I took back to San Francisco with me. Looking forward to my next trip to the Big Easy and Toup's! :)",
"I visited Toups' Meatery with a group from a recent conference and despite the fact that our reservation grew from 14 people to 23, they accommodated us and were very friendly and helpful during our entire takeover of their restaurant.\n\nAll of the dishes that I tried were very good - the spare ribs were falling off the bone tender and so flavorful. I appreciated that even though we were a very large and boisterous group, we were attended to consistently and were never left without a drink or another dish if we wanted it. For anyone who has attempted to dine with such a large group this is nearly impossible to accomplish!!\n\nWhen in New Orleans, take a chance on Toups' Meatery. It's a welcome diversion from the insanity of Bourbon Street in a nice quiet neighborhood with great service and even better food.",
"I am loving Toups!! Big fan! This is my first time dining here with my girls and were we in for a treat! We had the crackins, deviled eggs, and boudin balls as an app and we were pleasantly surprised to find a kick in our deviled eggs! The ambience very nice and sunny. The owner, Amanda Toups, even came over to have a chit chat with us. She was very charming and very funny! Our entrees were chicken thighs, duck, ribs, and the ohh so juicy porkchop. My favorite would have to be the chicken thighs they were fork tender so so so good! We were so full we didn't have room for dessert but the selection although small all sound delicious. They even have a bacon cake!!!! Whattt?!?!?? But besides all that I enjoyed my experience and I am definately going to become a regular!",
"Warning this review is not intended for children, vegans, vegetarians, or PETA people as animals were definitely harmed in the making of this review.\n\nWell I really love meat but I just didn't love the food here even though I really wanted to. I got the lamb neck which is exactly that... the entire neck of a lamb between where it's cute little snugly head was to its wooly soft body. This is a really large portion of meat but it just isn't a very good quality of meat from this anatomical area of the aforementioned and formerly cute and cuddly lamb. The neck is simply served over a large portion of black-eyed peas with some random pieces of corn, pig fat, and pickled peppers thrown in. The menu also said this dish came with a mint chow chow and I never tasted anything with mint in it or saw anything that looked like a chow chow. Picking off the meat around the vertebra might even freak some folks out but I felt like a lion tearing into its prey except I found the meat to be similar in texture to pot roast or lamb shank but a lot less flavorful. The entire \"dish\" of the lamb neck and black-eyed peas really had no other flavor but saltiness. I think this portion of meat would probably work better being cooked down into a stew of some type and the dish as a whole just really didn't work for me. I've never eaten the neck of anything in its entirety other than a turkey neck (and turkey neck I've only used when cooking down some greens) and now I know why as it just isn't a very tender meat location on its own and needs to be cooked down into a stew or ragut of some type. \n\nThe real kicker is that my lunch with just the lamb neck entree and an iced tea ended up costing $30 with tip. It was a huge portion but the going rate for lamb necks is somewhere around $6-$8 a pound, as it is a much cheaper cut of meat than about anything else on a lamb, so there is quite a markup. For the price I paid I would have expected at least some turnip greens or another side other than just a big bed of peas but even if that were added this meal just wasn't worth the price and I can get much higher quality cuts of lamb (like chops) for a cheaper price at many other NOLA places. Honestly I could have used the same ingredients and easily created a much better tasting dish (at least to my palate). \n\nHummm... well maybe some of the other things on the menu are better but I would never order this ho-hum-blah-boring lamb neck dish ever again. Poor cute lambkins the mean ole butcher chopped off your head and sacrificed your sweet little wooly cuteness for such a sad dish. Poor little bahh bahh I sure wish I could have eaten your yummy leg or shank instead of your rough ole neck. Your neck would make a lovely cheap stew though I'm quite sure.",
"finally got over to Toups... and im glad they are in the hood. \n\n4 of us walked in a little late on saturday night and found a seat outside. \n\nwe ordered a lot and we were not let down, everything was great. the artichoke needs a little work, but was definitely really good. leaves were just a little tough. as stated below, the meatery plate was delicious and foie was rich and silky. \n\nthe bar was pretty responsive and accurate, but its real hard to mix up a couple of dark and stormies. \n\nthe entrees were very good. fried catfish, lamb neck, and ribs. everything was great and i would definitely order all of it over again. \n\nin the end, great service solid food and a nice quiet neighborhood spot. we will be back.",
"When we stumbled upon this place, we though that it had \"Cochon\" written all-over it. We had their Meatery Board, Sliders, artichoke appetizer, and fried Brussels sprouts. We enjoyed most everything. The only negative for us was the fried sprouts- a heavy batter with a pretty lame \"sauce\" on he side: I think is was just thick sour cream (maybe it was creme fraiche?). Of course, anyplace that bills itself as a \"Meatery\" will be meat-centric, we would have liked to see a few \"lighter\" sides (it is NOLA- so \"light\" is a relative term) to offer a counterpoint to the meat. We did see some mains parade past and they looked pretty good. Next time we will try a couple of the main dishes. We appreciated that the server (Adele?) is particularly adept at remembering drink preferences from our drop-in a couple of days before; Hopatoulis on tap- wohoo!"
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"This is a really great little restaurant. A neat place to visit with friends, no rush to finish your meal.\n\nThe Two Tacos, One Enchilada &\nChile Con Queso were awesome. Three people tried the the Chile Con Queso, and it was Hot!!!\n\nBread pudding for dessert, a little too much chocolate, maybe they should serve the chocolate on the side.",
"This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the Nashville area. \nLocated on West Main in the same strip as Lone Wolf Tattoo. \n\nYou can easily eat for less than $10 (including tip), or you can order entrees and apps and desserts and margaritas, and of course, the price goes up. \n\nPros: \nthe FRIENDLIEST service ever. Great family feel. \ncheap Dos Equis Draft beers ($1.75) with bottle beer specials on Mon. and 2/1 margaritas on Tues. and now 2 for 1 draft on Thursdays! \ngreat appetizers \ninteresting daily specials \ngreat salsas \n\nMy faves - asada tacos that come with fresh cilantro, onion, and lime wedges, and a delicious and spicy tomatillo salsa \nChile relleno \nSpinach enchiladas (fresh spinach) \nPollo Verde - which my sister gets every time \n\nCons- \nsome of the food can be a bit greasy \noutdoor tables are on the sidewalk and feel a bit crowded\n\nTips - \n\nCheck the a la carte menu for great deals and interesting choices (most of the items I listed are from that section)\n\nWednesday night is Trivia night. Plan on getting out of there before 7, unless you want to play (or sit outside). It gets RIDICULOUSLY loud, crowded and kid-filled - but can be fun if you are ready for it. \n\nYou've been to La Ha, you've been to Pancho's... now please try Pueblo Real.",
"Best mexican food in nashville area. More mexican than Tex-Mex. Always crowded. Favorites are anything with chicken. They have a special spice that makes all of their chicken dishes awesome. My kids love the queso con chorizo. Had the Pollo Verde last night and it was the best mexican dish I have ever had. Love this place!",
"After living in Franklin for over 12 years we were glad to find this gem. Certainly not Rose Peppers but we will never hit La Ha.. again w/ this available.\nGreat service, friendly staff & I was served a fresh jalapeño, a good indication in my books.",
"The REAL DEAL! Best authentic Mexican in Franklin! Outstanding service! The A la carte menu is my fav. The azada tacos are addictive...especially when topped with onions, cilantro, lime and their unbelievable tomatillo sauce (not a stand alone sauce, must be with food) made fresh daily. The tamales are insanely good. Their chile rellenos are also the 'real deal' and wrapped in an egg crepe instead of deep fried in batter...the way it's supposed to be made. Melinda's Plate (two chili rellenos topped with shredded chicken and tomatillo sauce) is another fav, the huevos rancheros are great...even though it's only on the lunch menu it's served all the time. They'll make you anything you ask for, even if it's not on the menu. Long time customer tip...order the Burrito Colorado...it's not on the menu but something they'll make for you....it's FANTASTIC! Chargrilled azada, rice, beans, cilantro and onions topped with tomatillo and cheese sauce...YUM!",
"Cute and cozy. Pretty tasty food and friendly staff. Salsa was not my style -- thick but sweet and not enough cilantro or spice. We saw Mike from American Pickers there. Not much else to say on this one!",
"We've been in Franklin 10+ years and this is our favorite spot for \"Mexican\" (La Terrazza is a close second).\n\nThis place is always packed. The owners/managers are always super friendly (note: I appreciate the gesture, but I don't care to shake your hand right before dining).\n\nMy favorites are the Pollo Verde and the Pollo Santa Fe.\n\nSkip the standard salsa and ask for the tomatillo sauce for chip dipping - YUM!",
"Love! Great food, superior service. And they have real guacamole, not the guacamole sauce the other places have!! Yum, yum, yum.",
"The food is decent. However, service was horrible. We had seven people. They put us at a small four person table that's connected to a mini two person table. The make-shift table was located near a door and occupied much of a major passage hallway. Needless to say, we were very uncomfortable. The waiter seemed to take 10 minute increments between drinks, chips, salsa, more chips, more salsa, order and service of dinner. It took a full 45 minutes before we finally stared at our food.\n\nI had two items combo, enchilada and chile rellenos which was very good but the enchilada was dry and tastless. The rice and refried beans were OK. My friends were mostly in compliment of their dinner. Beer is cheap at $3.\n\nThe restaurant was very noisy. It was playing very loud music and in between, it was playing trivia questions.",
"We have two favorite Mexican restaurants in Franklin, and this is one of them. \nAmazing fajita nachos, excellent cheese dip, and haven't had anything there we didn't love.\nIt's always packed, and the tables are shallow so it's not the most comfortable place - but the food is worth it.\nIf you can get there just before 6 pm on Friday night, you'll be seated and enjoying a margarita watching the crowds come in and have to wait in the tiny waiting area or outside."
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"Everything I've eaten here is not only delicious, but a piece of art. The staff is on point with their service and the ambiance couldn't be better! Try one of their signature cocktails for something truly different and unique. Your dinning experience here will be one to remember!",
"Love the atmosphere here! They did a great job converting the space into this new restaurant. They are obviously still working some kinks out, but this place has potential to become the talk of the town. We'll be back to watch the evolution continue.",
"Phenomenal cocktails, food, and service. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and extremely helpful with both the drink and food menus. Props to Gavin for that! We had the Sour Puss cocktail and the Ohhh... Your Funkiness cocktail. Both were great with Sour Puss being an easy crowd pleaser and Funkiness being very unique. We had the beer cheese (so yummy), crab fritters (pretty much just crab hush puppies - no complaints about that), and the highlight being the Steelhead Trout which was out of this world (locally farmed and sustainably sourced). We'll be back as often as possible!",
"Loved the way they redid the space! Where else do you have a window into the distillery room? Went on 1st night open to the public and had awesome waitress, Jenna. \nCocktails for fun and different than elsewhere in the city.\nFood was fab! Tried the salad w/ crab cake, which I believe was rolled in corn meal(?) -it worked! And the house salad was a perfect balance of flavors and not over-dressed, thankfully. Mains: the steelhead trout was light and cooked well and the veggie hash was huge (and would also make for a great hangover meal). The sides were fab- especially loved the zuchini cornbread (though wish they were bigger pieces), and the wild rice w/ arugula-really flavorful and different. The peas were also unusual- my fella liked the sweet, I was crushing on all the savory stuff. Dessert: buttermilk bourbon pie w/ some kind of creamy corn thing underneath was light and lovely. Look forward to returning! Was totally worth the wait/ anticipation/ build-up!",
"We went into Repeal for drinks and appetizers for our wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. The drinks were AMAZING and so was the food. But, that's not all. The staff and owners were some of the most kind people I've ever met. My husband and I actually got a flat tire right in front of the restaurant. When we got in the owner came up to us and offered to pay for our drinks since we were so bummed and frustrated. Then while my husband was on the phone with AAA the owner's wife kept me company and the bartender made me a special drink after listening to what I like! At the end of our experience both the bartenders and owners offered to drive us whenever we needed to go (since our AAA service had expired, go figure). \nWe can't wait to go back for more drinks and try out eating an actual dinner. But I think I'm more excited to be welcomed back by the awesome staff! Eli your drinks ROCK and I can't remember the other girl bartender (used to work at front page), but thanks for chatting and laughing with us :)",
"Amazing. Things on the menu I've never seen or thought of before. WOW!!! I've been to top restaurants from California to New York to Florida and I have to admit, Indianapolis is blessed to have this restaurant. This is definitely a don't miss in Indianapolis!!!",
"I have been anxiously awaiting for Repeal to open and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere is perfect and it has a very friendly and welcoming staff. Our waitress was knowledgable and helpful with the cocktails and menu items. \nThe decor has just the right amount of clean lines and class mixed with prohibition era grunge. The large window view into the distillery next door is a nice touch! \nThe Sour Puss cocktail is a little sweeter than my normal cocktail choice but still very good. \nThe Beer Cheese appetizer was great, the brioche is a nice option over the usual pretzel bites at other restaurants. \nI had the Summer Vegetable Hash which was beautiful to look at and also delicious to eat. Very full of flavor and fresh veggies. \nFor dessert we chose the peanut butter cookie that comes with a 4 Roses Bourbon cocktail that at first taste reminds you of a rootbeer float then has a nice finish with the other flavors. \n\nI will definitely be back! The burger looks amazing in photos!",
"I've never left a restaurant craving cocktails for days. Not that I don't love a good cocktail but it's not typically something I crave and daydream about. Not until now, that is. Repeal and 12.05 Distillery have blown it out of the water with a creative cocktail menu prepared by King Bartender, Eli. Not only are his cocktails delicious but his charm leaves you wanting to stick around for hours. The food is delicious as well but I want to keep talking about the bebidas...\n\nMy two order recommendations (apologies if I've butchered the ingredients):\n\"Oh Your Funkiness\" - cucumber lemon shrub, Allspice Dram (gives it a molasses-y warmth), gin and jalapeno infused syrup\n\n\"Sour Punch\" - strawberry rhubarb shrub with vodka - I know there are other ingredients but for me, it's all about the shrubs (drinking vinegar) - it's the ingredient that sets this cocktail apart from the pack\n\nLast, but definitely not least, Repeal did a kickbottom job on the exterior and interior of this historical building (located in the Fletcher Place neighborhood). My favorite elements were the lighting (ranging from loose hanging bulbs to chandeliers) and the solid brick hallway that leads to the bathrooms (pee or not, you need to check this hallway out). \n\nSee you at the bar with two cocktails in hand, Indy.",
"This is located in the former Virginia Avenue State Bank and has the original terra cotta exterior. Built in 1924, it is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is next to the 12.05 Distillery, where their spirits are made. Inside are some distinct dining areas, booths and tables, plus a great bar (that needs more stools.) Chandeliers adorn the ceiling in one area and you can see the distillery through large windows. Our server, Marlena, was eager to serve us and made sure that all of our questions were answered. I had the Cream of Mongole soup, which was excellent and the Summer Vegetable Hash, which was not to my liking and a little bland. Probably just me. My dining buddy had the Mock Turtle Soup and said it was delicious and very beefy, and the Pimento Cheese Sandwich with bacon, which had a little too much bread and not enough pimiento cheese. All-in-all we enjoyed it and will return with our wives.",
"I didn't stay long (40 minutes maybe tops) but they treated me right (and they've only been open 2 weeks!).\n\nAwesome spot in what used to be the old antique store on Virginia. They've cleared out all the crap, knocked out some walls to give it plenty of space with tons of natural light, and refreshed it with gorgeous chandeliers and a glass windowed view into their distillery. \n\nOrdered the Sour Puss and it was solid. Slightly salty which was a surprise - but I wouldn't have had it any other way. $10.90 including tax which was a bit much considering my two ice cubes took up 60% of the volume of the glass (maybe cut it to 1 cube and more beverage?) but priced on par with places like B&B. \n\nService was great - wait staff was friendly and super conscious of accommodating our party of 12+ in a timely manner. \n\nI'll be back for another drink and some food next time! Way to open strong!"
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"4/5 cathedral du cheese\n\nmunching on a brie baguette as I type this up. for day 2, they have a good flow already going. It's a beautiful clean space that feels way more open than the cozy space uptown. there's actually room to display non-food items. coffee needs handled next door at revelator - can imagine this being a nice lunch option after Saturday farmers market. the tile is a cute touch. \n\nthey have a wide open cheese case that they talk you through and will have a fuller menu going soon. but your urgent, insatiable cheese needs can be handled immediately - you can get a chunk or a hunk or a board. if I worked closer to lower CBD I would stuff my face here daily. \n\nstill missing: waiting on announcement for happy hours (hopefully soon!). also, doesn't really have parking. I mean it's CBD so generally that's always tough.",
"Amazing cheese. Beautiful space. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Expertly curated wine and craft beer. Great spot for lunch, but I had a blast simply sitting at the cheese bar munching on cheese and crackers and sipping an IPA.",
"Such a charming little place! It has all the feel of a place we can't afford in a price we could!\n\nMy girlfriend (she is lovely) heard of this place on Pinterest (but a different location). We had done a swamp tour, and our driver was so bad that we hopped off first chance we got and walked. Lovely girlfriend recognized the name and we went in. \n\nWe ordered the Sheepy Bites and the 3 cheese plate. You don't get to pick your cheese for the plates, but they'll avoid something you don't like. \n\nThe Sheepy bites were a stunning blend of flavors. Cheese and apple on a crispy chorizo slice. Woah good!\n\nThe cheese plate is built by their cheese mongers. They come to your table, describe your cheeses and what they paired it with. It comes with 2 kinds of bread, both of which are delicious. Definitely worth walking over to the CBD to check this place out!",
"The new location is more spacious than their original location and the food is just as good. I got the mozzarella sandwich and my friend got the same, but ended up with a salad when the cashier got her order wrong. My one complaint is that the cashier was extremely rude and unaccommodating, offering a snarky response when my friend tried to get the sandwich she ordered. It's a shame they did not choose a more welcoming employee as the first one to greet you on arrival.",
"On a scale of 1 to Panera, this was an 11.5. Superb cheese, casual environment THAT ALSO SERVES WINE, and friendly good looking staff. Cheese was to die for. Strongly recommend to anyone that likes good things.",
"Stopped in with friends and they were awesome. They paired the cheeses and meats well on the charcuterie.",
"So happy they added another location in warehouse. This place is great on many levels. The food is amazing. The atmosphere is up beat. The staff is very helpful and seem to enjoy being there. \n\nMy favorite sandwiches are the gruyere and the mozzarella. I highly recommend those as well as the mac and cheese. They have good local beers on tap as well as a decent wine selection. \n\nAs far as buying cheese for the house every recommendation I've received from the staff has turned out great.",
"Consistently delicious food with good service. Varied menu with good selection. Employees are helpful and knowledgeable. Clean restaurant, which is a plus in New Orleans.",
"I think I will dream about this sandwich. The bread. The cheese. The meat. So amazing! I got the hooks cheddar and it was delicious. Everything went together so well. Would currently eat 100 of these.",
"Great food great atmosphere for the price. However I won't go back because the hostess/cashier made both of us feel unwelcome. She was condescending, sarcastic, and had a rude tone when I asked \"where are the cups?\" \nReally? I had never been there before and asked a simple question. \n\nShe wore a dog collar as a necklace. Two stars."
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"I can appreciate a place like Pizzalchik. The menu is very focused. They also grow their own herbs used in the food and bake their own bread. They tell you this as soon as you walk in the door. They'll also let you know that they are family owned and operated. \n\nThey do seem very happy with themselves. Perhaps a bit too impressed with themselves. It was kind of like eating that that weird friend's house that thinks he's a gourmet chef. They seem very concerned about what you think about your food and not too concerned about anything else.\n\nLuckily the chicken is fantastic. The salad was pretty good and original. My wife had the Caesar salad and loved it. The pizza was pretty average.",
"some of the best pizza in Boise. The employees are fun and attentive and live music when the weather is nice makes it a great place to hang out ok the weekend. Don't miss the PizzalDrizzal!",
"The food is fantastic. The salads are unique but still taste good, the pizza is the best we've had in the area and the chicken, though not much flavor, is melt-in-mouth moist. The ambiance and seating can use some work and the name sucks. But I'll go again.",
"I just want to know why in the hell Diners Drive Ins and Dives came here? This place is ridiculous. My salad was a menagerie of about a dozen different ingredients that didn't belong on there to begin with. After trying to dissect the salad and taking a few bites that I almost couldn't keep down, I gave up.\n\nTwo pizzas for two people, two salads and one pop was around $45... that's insane...and not nearly $45 good. \n\nThe pizza was't bad at all, I'll give them that much. But for $45 I could have gotten huge Flying Pie pizzas which would have been much better.",
"By the look of this place from the outside, you would definitely not expect the check you will doubtless receive at the end of the meal but to their credit, the pizza is very, very good. I am not exactly a pizza fanatic but I might go as far as to say that they could be near the top of the Boise pizzeria scene. Side note - One reviewer here said that they are a bit full of themselves and I agree.",
"Went here due to a tip from an out of state acquaintance who had seen it on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. I, certainly, was not disappointed. I entered to find this little hot spot hopping with activity. The owner was standing at the beverage counter talking about wine as he poured some for a group of on looking patrons. Pizza skins were being tossed, dishes delivered, and music playing. Oh...and the place was packed! They even have a sort of overflow seating area (it's an enclosed tent with heaters) and it was full of people! \n\nWe made our way to the counter as we inhaled the heady scent of fresh basil and baking pizzas. We went for their Mediterranean Madness which consisted of artichokes, feta, sun dried tomatoes, and kalamata olives--and then the whole thing was covered with fresh chopped basil. It was madness! Mad delicious, anyway! And, hands down some of the best pizza sauce I've had the pleasure of consuming. We also shared a Caesar salad that was fresh, crispy, and the very embodiment of what a Caesar salad should be. \n\nEverything was fresh, everything was delicious--and the owner and staff couldn't have been more charming. Five star fantastic!",
"spicy elk sausage or something like that, is soo fricking good. the pizza is really good. but i am afraid it is overpriced, 14 bucks for a personal pizza and a soda (no refills). \n\ni think most of the state street eateries kind of suck and this is an oasis if you are out there. but be prepared to spend..",
"I have resisted writing a review of Pizzalchik because I have such a complicated relationship to the place. In the end, I find that it is my duty to report the truth about how this place makes me feel awkward. If you can tolerate the oddness, then you will certainly enjoy their excellent home made creations.\n\nWhen I first went there maybe 5 years ago, they had just opened and my mind was blown by their tongue expanding vegetative mixtures known as \"salads\". With that first bucket of zal... I knew the '90's era of smoothies and wraps was over. New food empires would be built on the backs of rotisserie chicken and raw veggies. \n\nBut wait! This ain't no rotating bird apparatus joint. I believe the chicken is cooked in a hotter than hell brick oven made for pizzas. This is strange. Why doesn't the chicken dry out? There must be a mega-brining process, and maybe they cook the chickens when the ovens are just heating up. Still, just the thought of that hot oven sucks the juices out of my mouth and the chicken I am chewing becomes sawdust. It's psychological, I know. And honestly, the regular flavor chicken is nothing special. The garlic flavors are better. But I still wonder if it is worth the $ compared to what you can get at a grocery store, precooked. Or heck, just do this yourself. Brining is the key.\n\nAnd then there is the Pizza... the first part of the name. Odd that the priority of the brand is on the pizza when it is not really that great. I know, you can't put emphasis on the salad since our species is geared to crave simple carbs in refined starches, salt and fatty cheese. So Pizza... it is. The dough is not that great. The crust is thin which I like, but I feel like I am eating a saltine. The bubble bread is pretty good. Loots of cheesy grease on those little strips of focaccia. I have nothing good to say about the sauce. I know my pizza and this is high end blandness.\n\nThere are nice brews and vintages as well as killer desserts. There are specials that go beyond the brand, but I have never had them. Why? Well now the plot turns into the twilight zone side of Pizzalchik. When I was there the other day they weren't ready to start serving their specials until 6:30 at the earliest. Say what? On a Friday night? What kind of slacker operation is this? Everyone seems to be working hard. Hmmm... \n\nThis is where I start to feel like I am from the normal rational version of reality and the people who own and work at this restaurant are from an alternate universe where the normal laws of vendor/customer interactions do not apply. There have been other occasions where the bill was really high and when we asked to see a receipt, none could be produced. We have had discussions about what their advertised prices are and we have been told emphatically that their prices were never $X. And then we would pull out a printed menu that we had ordered with over the phone where sure enough the price was $X, any acknowledgment? nothing. Not even a, \"Sorry about that, yeah I guess the $4/gal cost of diesel is really sticking it to all of us, eh? Hey let me throw in an extra side because we really appreciate your business.\" No nothing like that at all. In any case, it looks like they have an upgraded POS system, so I always get a receipt now and check it.\n\nService? This is a self-serve deal. But sill, I have to say, a little help would be nice. I do tip and expect something in return as part of the experience. When I am eating your delicious salad and you bring out the chicken and I ask you for a knife to cut the chicken, don't say \"oh yeah the knives are over by the counter where you ordered.\" and then walk away. This would never happen at the Brick Oven Bistro. The \"Beanery\" staff would be tripping over themselves to bring you the finest cutlery in the house. Not so at P-chick. \n\nThe whole flow of the place is anti-customer. A tiny counter to pick up your drinks in between people sitting at the bar. The waters we ordered are not there. Mayhem getting your drink. The restaurant is designed for the people cooking the food not for your experience as a dining enthusiast. \n\nI can't believe I am finally writing this review. It makes me crazy to even think about this place there is so much wrong about the vibe. I never wanted to go off on a local guy trying to dish up some righteous roots and leaves. This is such a shame, because I like the food and I crave good salad. I just can't tolerate the wacko interactions with people operating this restaurant.",
"oh Pizzalchick. Have to admit that we drove passed a few times when we first came to town laughing at such an awful name. Then visited with some friends after a day of hot springing. I was impressed with the salad and that they had gluten free pizza, but not the price. Wife's gluten free is much better, but she's not always willing to make it. We were once brought out an extra salad and the owner came out looking for where the salad was dropped off at. He informed us that they were just going to give us a $9 salad b/c they messed up, but made us feel guilty about it. Fred Meyer's rotisserie chicken's taste better and are cooked fresh every day for 1/2 the price. For a hippy, peace and love kind of a place, where is the love? Listen to what most are saying... drop the price a couple bucks and it's all good.",
"We ate at Pizzalchik a couple of nights ago for the first time. The tab for two people was $40 for salad, personal pizzas and sodas...definite sticker shock. The pizza was fine, but not as good as, say, Proto's. The salads were just too weird. So many different types of marinated salads, each with their own flavor of dressing or sauce, lumped on top of a lettuce mix, and with salad dressing on top of all. It looked and smelled like it was ready for the garbage disposer. The owner is really enthusiastic about his products and, clearly, about classic rock. but customer convenience goes by the wayside. A $40 tab is pretty high for a place where you have to hop up during a meal to serve yourself. We might go back sometime, but not soon."
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"Best best best handmade doughnuts in Tampa. Oreo cookie crumbles, pb-n-j, mint chocolate chip, tons of cake and raised doughnuts.\n Only downside is it opens early (530), but closes at noon; and the donuts go early! You can call the day before to order though.",
"If you even remotely have a passing interest in doughnuts, you must have at least one Nicola's Doughnut. These are little hidden treasures that are in incredibly high demand. The doughnut shop opens around 5 AM and is usually out of doughnuts before 11 AM. Their variety is about as wide as Dunkin Doughnuts, and their taste is simply inexplicable. I must stress the need to have one of their Crullers; It will redefine what a doughnut is to you.\n\nOnce again, these doughnuts are in very high demand. Either order ahead for the next day or be prepared to wait in line for what's left.",
"As a 200+ plus pound midwestern boy, I know a thing or two about donuts. Nicola's are the best I have ever eaten , period. I really prefer savory foods, but I now eat at least 6 Nicola's donuts a week. Every week. \n\nThe first week I went with my fiancee, we arrived at about 10:30. There were two or three varieties left, the sad unwanteds. We bought three. They were great. I think I was eating the vanilla glazed when I thought (outloud, somewhat embarassingly) \"this is the best donut ever.\" I resolved to return posthaste.\n\nThe next weekend, we arrived earlier. A much better selection was available. We bought a half dozen, and each was phenomenal.\n\nThe next weekend, we bought a dozen. We ate them all that day. The next weekend, we bought a dozen. We ate them all that day. I don't think I have missed a weekend since.\n\nThe Busch location is not in as nice as a building, but parking is easier. Also (at least on weekend), they don't run out as early in the morning.\n\nThe Carollwood (N Dale Mabry) location has at least a little seating, which the Busch location does not. It is in a big strip mall with lots of traffic, which I guess some people prefer.\n\nMy personal favorites: chocolate iced sprinkle raised, chocolate vanilla iced coconut, and the eerily melty creullers.\n\nConclusion: Nicola's is no more expensive than DD or KK, is owned locally, and is just unquestionably better than any donut I have had in this town, or anywhere else. My only advice: get there early, and buy a dozen. You will regret it if you don't.",
"how does this place only have 4 reviews?!\nDonuts are hard to come by in tampa but this place is something special. \nI tried the red velvet, crumb, and oreo cookie donuts and each one was fantastic. Very dense and cakey, perfect texture. She makes all her own donuts each morning and is a very sweet lady on top.\nEverytime I'm in tampa im stopping at Nicolas.",
"Best donuts around. This is the only place in Tampa I have found to get a good homemade donut. When I moved to Tampa I lived near this place and loved stopping by for a quick cinnamon roll. I have moved away, and forgot how much I miss this place until a co-worker brought in a dozen this morning. \n\nIf your in the Carrolwood area, you must swing by, but like everyone says, come early, or call ahead to be sure to get your favorite.",
"I think donuts are the perfect food. Fried dough with a hole in it so that you can hold it on your finger. It does not get any better than a donut. I had the yeast donut and a cake donut because you get what a donut should really taste like. The yeast donut had a yeast bread flavor with a sugar background, The way it should be. The cake donut had a bready flavor, clean mouth feel and a sweet background. Excellant balance. These people know know what they are doing. In contrast at Krispy Kreme all donuts taste the same, sugar. It does not matter what kind it is, cake donut to a crueller, it tastes like sugar. Nicola's lets the donut come forward and puts the sugar in the background were it should be. Awesome job Nicola's. You have to love a place that says on the closes at 12 or when the donuts run out. That tells you that are all about good fresh donuts not how many they can sell.",
"Huh. I did a review of my attempts to try these donuts on a couple of occasions (which failed) and it seems to have gone away.\n\nWell: Now, Thanks to the people at Buddy Brew I have had the opportunity to try them on two occasions... Since I live in S Tampa, getting way the hell up to Nicola's early enough to eat there is a problem. And they close by noon (sooner if they run out of stock - I was there at 11 and they were closed - poop) and that sucks.\n\nBut: I've now had a cake donut with amazing white frosting and coconut, and a glazed yeast donut courtesy of the fact that Buddy Brew stocks these every day. OMG they are wonderful... \n\nSo, I still have not had the experience of actually being IN this place, but I have now tasted their creations - and so far, nothing but love.\n\nI just wish their hours were more accommodating.",
"Why 5 stars? Because they are easily the best donuts in Tampa.\n\n --- --- ---\n\nI don't miss much about living in Houston, but I have many fond memories from Shipley's Donuts. The only place that even compares to the epic-ness of Shipley's is Nicola's. \n\nKrispy Kreme? Anywhere else? They are all imitators and wannabes. I don't understand how Krispy Kreme even considers their product a donut.\n\nGet to Nicola's early if you would like to experience the transformation of everything you've ever believed in about breakfast snacks.",
"The donuts are amazing. They have a weekly special flavor that is varied and amazing. If you want the special on a week other than it's normal rotation, you just have to special order them a day before and order a minimum of 2 dozen. I've had a couple problems trying to order them on a week other than their normal rotation, but now that the rules are laid out and clear, it seems to be working....all in all a great place and they know you by name when you walk in...how could you not love that?",
"great donut shop - ordered an assortment of powered with vanilla creme, maple glazed cake and chocolate frosted filled vanilla - these fried dough rings have a fantastic fresh doughy smell and super yumo taste - definitely worth getting up before noon 4 these tasty suckers ....."
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"Friday night took us over to Airheads for some Groupon redemption. I would like to shake the hand of the genius who invented the trampoline arena. Remember growing up when your parents wouldn't buy you a trampoline but your next door neighbor had one, so you'd beg them (every. single. day.) to go out and use said trampoline? Insert Airheads here. Wall-to-wall trampolines for DAYS plus trampolines going up the sides of the walls. It's super fun and an unexpected total body workout. I highly recommend but come prepared to dodge smallish children. They do, fortunately, rope off the toddlers out of harms way. But alas, the trampoline arena is the modern-day skating rink/shopping mall hangout for the middle school circuit.\n\nNote: jumping on a trampoline for an extended period of time is not nearly as easy as it was circa 1989 for this kid.",
"This place is great!\n\nWhen you see the prices DO NOT BE OVERWHELMED!\nIt may seem pricey at first, but you really will only jump around for 30 minutes then be tired. You really get your moneys worth!\n\nFun for all ages! Also a great way to escape the heat during these terrible summer months(which is pretty much all year for us Floridians).",
"There's just something about bouncing high into the air for a few minutes to make you feel like a kid again. And there's just something about the exhaustion that comes after a few minutes of bouncing to make you feel reeeaaallyy old! Airheads is a ton of fun, and to boot, it's a great workout! I didn't participate in any of the offered classes on my first visit, but I did bounce around for an hour and I can only imagine how good the workouts must be! The trampoline area is quite large- there were three larger groups of people bouncing in our time slot and there was plenty of room for everyone. They give you balls to throw around, and there's even a basketball hoop. The rules are pretty strict too regarding rough housing and fooling around, which makes me think that it's a great place for parents to feel comfortable bringing their kids! It's definitely a teeny-bopper hangout space, but it's fun for \"older\" kids too (Everyone in my party was mid-late 20s). They offer great deals (we went using a Groupon- and when you pay, if you check-in on FB they give you a discount card for next time) and for an hour of fun and great exercise, it's definitely worth the price!",
"We had my son's 13th birthday here with 20 of his football teammates. They had a blast. A couple boys came up to me and said it was the best party ever!",
"Thanks to my visit here, I've suddenly realized that age is catching up to me. Apparently the fountain of youth at the Dali wasn't the real thing. My friends and I came on a groupon deal for an hour's worth of jumping. Literally, that hour was about 57 minutes more than what was needed to tire me out. I'm convinced I spent more time sitting it out than on the actual trampolines. (They don't allow sitting on the trampolines) Still, I managed to get some flips in. Little did I know, those flips would be the demise of me. \nAnyway, I've decided that coming back here would not be an option for me as I would not be able to resist the temptations of doing more flips. (I did muster up the courage to attempt some backflips for the first time ever. Proud of that!) However, I would return for their fitness classes should I be given the right opportunity - meaning the right people convince me to actually work out. They boast that you can lose up to 1000 calories in a single session of jumping. After those first three minutes I spent on the trampolines, I can believe their bold claims.",
"I've always wanted to go to a place like this. It just seemed like endless fun, like being a kid again jumping around, doing flips, getting tons of air. Reality check: I'm not a kid anymore aka I don't have that energy anymore. After less than 15 minutes, I was sweating like crazy, heart racing, & struggling to catch my breath. My workout for the month! ha. My friends and I definitely had to take several breaks to just sit & rest. But the jumping experience actually was fun for me. Although I thought I'd easily have the courage to try some flips, I chickened out. (It's that being old thing again.) But the cheerleader in me came out & practiced my toe-touches.\n\nThe place itself is great. Aside from the trampolines, there's a mini-arcade and food and drinks. They even have fitness classes to lose 1000 calories/hour. (I believe it!) \n\nI think if they had a cheaper option for less time in the arena, I may go again, only because I feel like we wasted a lot of our hour catching our breath. Or if we could get a huge group together to play some dodgeball, game on!",
"Lots of fun for kids. Should do it at least once. Building is located behind some buildings facing the street. It'll look like its deserted, but you must drive behind to see location. $12 dollars for kids participating in the trampolines. Can get 2 slices of pizza, jumping, unlimited drinks for $15, makes more sense. Kids WILL be hot from all the jumping so be ready they'll be thirsty. Have a few arcades nothing major. Very friendly staff.",
"Ok parents, if you ever want to completely wear your kids out and make sure that by the time you get home they will be fast asleep, this is that place to take them. From little ones to adults, they all have a good time. We went on a Saturday afternoon and they were packed. Thought about leaving at first but, glad we didn't. The guy at the counter had a great attitude even with all the kids running around and he took great care of us. The kids were in the arena for all of about ten minutes when they cam to our table and sat down. They were sweating and breathing heavy. It's a work out! The second they cooled down and caught their breath, they were right back in there.\n\nMy only suggestions would be, first, better seating areas for the adults. They have tables and chairs but they are small and uncomfortable. Did like the huge TVs everywhere that had constantly changing views of the trampoline arena so you could watch your child without being in there. Second, I think they should sell wine and beer in there. Would have been nice to enjoy a nice cold beer while my kids played.",
"I had my son's birthday party here and my beginning and ending experience was the very worst service I received! I waited at the party check-in for at least 5-10 mins before somebody acknowledged my present (they ignored me). I had to ask the manager to help me out since I will be paying $$$$, might as well get the service I need for the value of my money. (I have to think sometimes that since I am from a minority race, they think I can't afford it). Then when the bill showed up, they swiped my card for another party and waited for at least 20 minutes before they can figure out to refund me and re-swiped my credit card. It was really a horrible service and will definitely not be coming back here....",
"What. a. blast! I surprised my 24 year old boyfriend on his birthday by taking him and a couple of his friends here. It was about 15 of us and we were able to have a court all to ourselves to play dodgeball for 45 minutes (the last 15 minutes we just free-jumped). \n\nI have to agree with the other Yelpers by saying that that it's not as easy to jump on trampolines as an adult. We were all drenched in sweat and completely exhausted by the time our hour was up. It's $12 for an hour of jumping and I didn't know this but shoe rental is free! (Beats the whole bowling outing that can come out to 20+ with shoe rental) Staff was extremely nice given the amount of people we had in our group. They reffed our entire dodgeball game and were even willing to take action pictures for me while I played!\n\nWould definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to try something different. Can't wait to go back!"
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"Update: Wanted to correct the address to the one on Magazine...and Happy Hour at Juan's still rocks, even after three of Lori's double margaritas on Margarita Mondays...\n\nLike a lot of locals, I used to think that Taco Bell or Cuco's was real Mexican food. All that changed when I moved around the corner from Juan's Flying Burrito. All my friends were like, \"ah, man, you live next to Juan's\" and I was thinking, what's the big deal? Dumb response. Juan's is located on Magazine right in the middle of a bunch of antique shops and funky clothing stores. And the place is normally pretty crowded for lunch and dinner. I especially like getting stared at by all the people in line waiting to get in when I just pick up the phone, order and cruise by everyone to pick up my grub (sometimes the line is literally out of the door and onto the sidewalk).\n\nIf you have the chance to go, do so. Nicely decorated on the inside, this is the place to go for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas. Even my co-workers from San Diego say this place has some of the best Mexican food they've ever had! Personally, I like the Flying Burrito (pork, chicken, shrimp and beef with the usual trimmings in a BIG ASS burrito), the chicken tarragon salad and the kick ass guacamole (something I never enjoyed until I had theirs). \n\nLike I said, this place/atmosphere is pretty cool, not to mention the waitresses are inked and pretty hot (there is also good eye candy for you ladies too). It is very inexpensive and the food is wonderful...what more could one ask for? \n\nBTW, Happy hour is like 6 to 7p where you can get double margaritas for the price of one (using Sauza gold, but they have many other tequilas) - and someone slap me for like, totally using the word 'like'!\n\nGood, cheap, Mexican - think Juan's...",
"Excellent bartendress here! I'm going to miss sitting at the bar and talking with Lori and Randy when I go home! The happy hour margaritas are very nice indeed! The House Special quesedilla with shrimp is one of my favorite dishes, along with the Shrimp Juaha on the spinach tortilla that is sliced to look like sushi. \n\nOne of my favorite places to eat when I can decide where I want to go. We end up here more often than not, which isn't breaking my heart at all!",
"Another place I never visit home without eating at. It has been a favorite since I was in highschool. I always get the Veggie build your own burrito with grilled onions, mushrooms, and jalapenos. Yummmmmmmmm.",
"When I came to New Orleans two years ago, I went through some serious Chipotle withdrawal. It had become a staple in my diet.\n\nFortunately, I found Juans to give me that big burrito fix. Juans might actually be better. Mmm... delicious.",
"okay if you want real mexican food - this is probably not the place to go. also i think i may be biased just coming from CA. i got the taco salad and it was not good. i should have probably stuck with tacos instead. \n\nwe got 3 little tacos with a cabbage topping and it was actually very very good. i wish i would have just gotten that as a meal... i kind of crave it right now...",
"You are shopping on Magazine, your hungry, you need a margarita, you go here! It's as simple as that. i will admit that I only have had a burrito here, but it was a damn good burrito.",
"Juan's Flying Burrito was very good to eat at, but also muy hipsterville... not that that's a bad thing.",
"This place is really overrated in my opinion. Not that its bad, but I wasnt all that impressed with anything. Ive been twice, the first time the food was average and the drinks were TERRIBLE. Thats not an exaggeration, it was probably one of the worst drinks Ive ever had served to me. The second time I didnt get a drink, but the food was still just average. Its definitely not the best mexican in the city, despite what the hipster regulars might tell you.",
"Over rated.I you are in the immediate vicinity and have to have mexican food (tex-mex) sure thing, go there; but, I would under no conditions exert effort to go here again. Kinda blah, kinda the same as so many other places.",
"Love it! I havent been disappointed at either the Magazine location or the Carrollton site. Try the Jhuaca Rolls, the Gutter Punk, or the Jerk Chicken. All good choices, never a let down. A little loud on Magazine sometimes and a little crowded on Carrollton, but I'll keep going back!"
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"New Mexican Taqueria with authentic Mexican corn tortilla tacos and fresh authentic Mexican fruit drinks to include horchata, tamarindo juice and way too many to list. They also have Jaritos in a bottle if you prefer. The guacamole is amazing. It's like a Chipotle or Qdoba, but with a more authentic Mexican twist. Will be back to try more on the menu.",
"I visited this taqueria on the second day it was open. My expectations were fairly low since I had never heard of this restaurant and didn't know what to expect. Upon entering, I realized that it is a quick-service concept much like Chipotle or Qudoba. \n\nAfter receiving my burrito and sampling the fruit drinks, I sat down and dug in. The marinated pork was very good and the salsa excellent. Everything seemed authentically prepared. The burrito was a nice size, but not a huge meal. My fruit drink was different from anything I have ever tried, but I liked it. \n\nThis is very clearly a new restaurant, but they are on the right track here. The employees were friendly and enthusiastic about the food. I highly recommend you give it a try. My expectations were exceeded by far.",
"Imagine Qdoba or Chipotle but authentically Mexican and a lot fresher. This place is delicious and I'll be a regular here for sure.\n\nOne warning though, go with the mild salsa. The regular was REALLY spicy and I'm a guy that collects hot sauce. I wasn't brave enough to try their spicy version.\n\nBoth the pulled pork and chicken tacos were wonderfully seasoned. My wife had a taco salad that was very tasty as well.\n\nWould definitely recommend trying it out!",
"Move over Chipotle! You've got some serious competition here!\n\nChipotle is probably the only chain that I really like. Although it's not really authentic, they try to do a good job with their sourcing, and those burritos are pretty filling. I had a lot of late night and post-exam meals with Chipotle in grad school, so it is pretty near and dear to my heart. \n\nI might have to dump them though. \n\nTaqueria Olvera has been open for about a week, and it makes an impression. It's behind DSW Shoes in a separate strip mall so you really can't see it from the main streets. I hope the lack of visibility doesn't hurt the business because it's time that we got some good grub here. \n\nI went in on a Saturday night around 8. They had a respectable amount of customers still eating in the restaurant. Moreso, you know the food is going to be good and authentic when you can only hear Spanish being spoken amongst everyone when you're walking in. . \n\nIt's set up exactly like Chipotle. You'd want to order either a taco ($2.25 each), burrito, nacho, or salad (all $7.00). You then choose a meat: carnitas, pastor, guisado de res, barbacoa, pollo asado, or papas con chorizo. I asked which one they recommended, and the woman said either the carnitas or the pastor, but her favorite was the pastor. She gave me a sample to try, and I was hooked. You then add on whatever you want, including pico, lettuce, tomato, onions, guacamole, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, and limes, and salsas. \n\nSo...you also know it's fresh because when they run out, they run out. They had run out of guacamole by the time I got there. It's a free topping, whereas at Chipotle, it costs extra to put that in your burrito. I'm torn because I can understand not making a new batch if it's late or if it's not going to be good...but I am so sad because I was dying to try it! She also let me try the salsas before I decided on one. I know another reviewer said to get the mild one because the medium one was pretty hot...but I have a huge problem with spice...and I didn't think that the medium one was that bad. It does have a kick to it, and I wonder if it's a bigger kick slathered over your meal...but the taste test wasn't too bad. I went with the mild though because that's what I usually get, and it was totally fine. There was a kick to it, but it didn't last. \n\nIf you're expecting a Chipotle-sized burrito, you may be disappointed. It was a little smaller, but not by much. I was pretty full after it without any sides, so I think the portion serving is exactly how it should be. The only other thing is that there is a lot of MSG maybe? in the pastor, which I didn't expect. I had a very dry mouth for the rest of the night...but no headache.\n\nThey have a variety of Jarritos and fruit drinks, including horchata ($2 for a small, $3 for a large). Of course I had to get the horchata. It was very good. It may have been a little bit too sugary...but I think it's because I usually get it without ice...and they may have sweetened it more to account for ice dilution? \n\nAll in all, it's a very solid place...you can be sure that I'll be back to try more of what they have.",
"I was craving for chipotle, stopped by. It was a super long line. Almost out the door then realized that Taqueria was right around the corner so we decided leave chipotle and came here! I'm so happy we did! The inside looks very nice and is super clean!\n\nFirst off, the service was great! The people working here were very friendly and showed us all the meats that were available. The people that work here are also very honest too! \n\nWe had the steak burrito which was very flavorful. With each bite you were able to taste everything inside of the burrito. The steak was not dry, it was very moist! The way steak should be!\n\nWe also had the nachos! It was super good! We were able to taste every single thing that was on there. From the creamy cheese sauce, cilantro, pico, barbaco, jalapeños, everything that was on it!! \n\nThe salsas were great! We had tried habanero jalapeño and avocado jalapeno. They're both spicy but not enough for someone that loves spicy food lol\n\nI love that they had an awesome variety of drinks! We had the horchata which is a rice drink. It was very different considering it was my first time having it but it was good. \n\nOverall, the food was fantastic! Only downfall was that they skipped on the meat a little bit on the nachos. But I'll def. return again to try other things!",
"Local residents - you need to frequent this place so that they remain. This is on par with the taqueria's in the Cherokee St area of St Louis, but without the travel. They have 6 different meats to choose from, corn or flour tortillas, and a great selection of salsa. They also have Mexican beer on draft or in the bottle, and Mexican sodas with real sugar. There has not been a crowd the times I have been, so not sure how they would handle a rush. Our service has been exceptional, and they are willing to let you sample just about anything you are not sure of. Really great, authentic tacos!",
"Quick, authentic tacos and burritos. A number of meats that you can't get at your typical Mexican restaurant: al pastor (pineapple marinated spiced pork), barbacoa (steamed beef), and guisado de res (spicy chopped beef - my favorite of the bunch).\n\nHousemade juices are great as well, not sure if free refills are included.",
"I was hoping to have the same experience as the previous customers, but unfortunately, the food left much to be desired.\n\nMy wife got me three flour tacos at 5pm on weekday [dinner rush]: chicken, Pastor, and chopped beef. Their tortillas are good, and the chopped beef was good (tastes just like Manwich- in a good way), but the mouth feel was chewy. Pastor was seasoned really well (reminded me of Steak-n Shake Chili- good.), but it was salty and chewy. The chicken was extremely salty, and chewy, and three people confirmed it tasted like teriyaki.\n\nAnother bummer was their chips and salsa. The chips were very oily, and salt would not stick to them, so it was hard to eat the salsa. The salsa was too hot for me anyway (and I usually enjoy hot stuff).\n\nNot everything was bad. The tortillas seemed fresh, and the guacamole, and pico de gallo were tasty.\n\nI'll give them another chance to earn my business. Everyone deserves a second chance.",
"Really good food hiding in a strip mall just off the main road. I came because of the vegetarian option: papas con (vegetarian) chorizo. I had a burrito with this. I tasted the potatoes more than the chorizo, but with the salsa and guac, it's forgivable. They've got a variety of traditional aguas frescas, I had a 20oz cup of horchata. This brought my total to $9.99 before taxes.\n\nNo real complaints. It's an independent approach to fast casual burritos & tacos á la chipotle. The interior is warm and colorful and does the traditional meets modern thing pretty well. I'll probably check it out again.",
"Great new spot but you have to look for it. They have like 9 different types of protein to choose from and the Mexican juices are so yummy! Try the watermelon juice!!!! So good. They are new but have a refreshing approach to Mexican food. Similar to chipotle style. Give these people your business and not the big chains!!"
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"My sister and I played Nationals here for Junior Tennis in '94 or '95. Of course, with my luck I would lose to a girl from Mexico living in Fresno, I mean Fres-yes.",
"This is an impressive looking resort but it doesn't live up to it's looks. We stayed here last year while visiting relatives in the area. The suite was nice... fireplace...small kitchen...nice all around.. but everything else was a pain in the ass right from the get go. \n\nWhen we arrived, it was late.. and we wanted a snack. Turns out room service offers a VERY limited late night menu. As in like.. A turkey sandwich or a salad. Two items. That's it. And they can't bring any wine to your room, even though it was well before 2am... cause they lock it up after a certain time. \n\nThe mani/pedi I had at the resort salon was also totally overpriced for what it was. Over $100 for a VERY basic mani/pedi. No special scented goodies, no hot stone massage, no nothing. Lame.\n\nThe service at the bar was also sucky due to understaffing issues. The floor to ceiling windows looking out at the amazing Arizona landscape is spectacular but *don't* advertise all day table service throughout the lounge if you can't follow through. Only one bartender is not able to work the bar AND the table service.\n\nTo add insult to injury they fucked up our bill at the end of it all. \n\nOn the upside, the concierge was helpful in making reservations for us at Janos, at another resort, which was lovely. But, Jesus Christ... Bellagio, where are you when I need you? For the prices they're charging here, the service should be MUCH better. It's supposed to be a \"Resort\" for crying out loud. \n\nOne star for the helpful concierge, one star for the pretty view.. but we won't be staying here again. Next time I'll stay at The Westin La Paloma where Janos is located.",
"I've tried the other Hilton brand hotels in Tucson (Hilton on Broadway, DoubleTree on Broadway) and am thoroughly impressed with this one. I will never stay at another hotel in Tucson again! It is set against the backdrop of mountains so close you think you can touch them. Decorative rocks separate the 3 pools. Palm trees and mini ponds abound the landscape. I can't speak much for the service bc I didn't test it out much but they were prompt in delivering me items I had forgotten (toothpaste, toothbrush). Over all, a peaceful experience within a peaceful setting.",
"It was a nice hotel and probably a good place for a golfer. It was your standard resort style hotel with nice linens etc.\n\nWhat really really rubbed me though was the nickle and diming Holly smokes. $20 fee to 'restock' the mini bar. $20 to replace my 2 bottle of water? seriously? \n\n$10 a day for slow internet? It is free at the Super 8!\n\n$.95/minute to make a local call from the phone. Yup, you pay for a local call! $7/hour to play a video game. I didn't dare look at a movie!\n\nThe bathtub and sink wouldn't drain properly. It took maintenance about 5 hours to come and not fix it properly. The tub never drained correctly. They were nice enough to provide a broken flashlight for the power outages (we did have one). Dooh! \n\nLastly, the path to our room was slanted about 20 degrees to the side. That was just odd.",
"This was our first time staying at this establishment over the many years we've stayed at various resorts (Ventana, La Paloma, Tucson National) around Tucson. The first room they gave us was the wrong set-up (2 queens) but they quickly placed us in King room...no hesitation. We got a good price through Priceline and we've found that some of the other resorts tend to use this as an excuse to give people their less desirable rooms... this didn't seem the case with this place. The room itself was very big, although seemed a little dated. The hotel is probably the least updated of all the Tucson resorts and their amenities are a little pricey for what you receive. For instance, the $10 fee/ day to use the fitness center seemed a bit pricey, especially given the limited space and equipment. Ventana/ Omni Tucson National charges a similar price but their facilities are much better. We didn't eat at the restaurants and it seemed like noone else was either...which is wise given the large assortment of very good dining within 10-30 minutes of the resort. Although we dined at old familiar places like Poca Cosa and El Charro, we enjoyed new experiences at Sauce and Bluefin... both very enjoyable.\n\nOverall, if you can get a room for under $100 this is a great place. The views from the resort are great and if you're willing to hike up the hills in the surrounding neighborhoods you can get some of the best sunset views in the city. The golf courses are also nice and the smaller resort course is inexpensive and challenging for a shorter length course.",
"Nice resort-like layout with decent dining options on the facility grounds, and the pool was tolerable. Main bar with cigar options was a good touch, and many in my party found this a great rallying point before heading off to grand adventures in Tucson.\n\nRooms were clean, decent sized, and relatively modern. Most seem to back up to the semi-circular center area that is highlighted by a large pool\n\nPrices were reasonable but I wouldn't come here and pay the premium rates in the prime seasons. For a hot summer getaway it is quite reasonable.",
"A clean hotel with a comfortable bed and room. Price was decent at off season rate of $90pn but the decor is dated and amenities do not wow you as you expect at a 4* hotel. \nGet a room of a mountain room - we watched a fantastic monsoon storm of rain thunder and lightning all from our balcony. Amazing.\nStaff are not customer focused. We arrived early and they would not let us in early. They said they would call and when we came back they did not even remember us. So how were you thinking about us?! Ok at a 1* but not a 4* hotel.",
"This hotel is located in the Oro Valley just outside northern Tucson AZ.\n\nThe grounds are small and beautiful. Strictly a four-star. If you decide to stay there, ask for an east-facing room with view of the Catalina Mtns. Very picturesque. \n\nI am comparing the El Conquistador to the four-star Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert which is simply stunning in nearly all categories. I am also comparing it to the amazing five-star Ventana Inn in Big Sur CA, which I have also stayed at recently. \n\nThe problem with the Tucson resort hotels such as the El Conquistador and Loew's Ventana Canyon Resort (on the east side of Tucson) is that you are going to run into the wannabes such as we have had the misfortune of doing. This will also happen in Scottsdale such as at the Scottsdale Resort. You're going to have to either stay at a \"road warrier\" place or at a resort in Paradise Valley such as the Sanctuary.\n\nRecent example at the El Conquistador: we stayed there over the Thanksgiving 2009 weekend and although many of the guests are polite and considerate, the wannabes (aka \"$30k millionaires\") are also out in force there acting loudly arrogant, inconsiderate, and resorting to bully tactics on very short notice. I'm not sure how they can afford to stay at a four-star, but apparently they do. \n\nIn our case, we had to use the Business Center computers (2) there because we had to conduct several transactions online using a secure server. This included banking transactions and other transactions involving use of our cc number. To use our laptop (we bring it with us) would not have been advisable since wireless keystrokes can be picked up by anyone in the vicinity, thus risking hackers.\n\nAnyway, 2 very rude and inconsiderate women looking like Dollar Store shoppers showed up about 4 minutes after we entered the Business Center, and stood directly behind me - which to a reasonable person, would put them in plain view of my screen since the screens there do not have a privacy shield. \n\nI turned around in my seat and politely let them know we had just arrived and would need time to be able to finish up. The younger of the two rudely commented that \"we're going to stay here\" or words to that effect, as though she was concerned about keeping her place in line where no one else was waiting to come in. As though this hotel is the sort of place one would need to worry about that! \n\nAn older couple entered in about 10 mins later, and were rudely told by this young woman (late-twenties) that they were \"still waiting since these people were supposed to be gone by now.\" The older couple did the upper-class thing and left, stating they would return later.\n\nWhich if these two females had done, we would have been out of there by then since we would not have had to delay performing our necessary tasks having to wait for them to leave, since politely informing them of our situation did no good. \n\nThis situation is the 2nd bad experience I have had at this hotel. \n\nThe first was earlier in Spring 2009 where a couple in the room next to us began fighting verbally which devolved into a series of physical attacks upon each other. \n\nI guess other guests called the concierge to alert them since I received a call from the concierge inquiring about noise or other disturbance I may be hearing. (Are you shocked? There's more....)\n\nI let the concierge know that I was hearing sounds of a physical fight going on in the room next door and I was embarrassed to state this since I have never encountered anything like this in a hotel or anywhere else.\n\nAnyway, she notified hotel security and two officers came up to the room in question, and conducted a room search. I could even hear them opening the drapes all the way and going out on the balcony to search for additional participants. \n\nThe fighting couple left a couple of hours later or were asked to leave, not sure which, but they left.\n\nSo, I have had two bad experiences with this place and will not be returning.\n\nLoew's Ventana Canyon (not to be confused with the Ventana Inn in Big Sur) is worse since they feature \"Girls Night Out\" events which encourages the wannabes to stay there. \n\nThis is what the wannabes do: gang together in small groups and split the cost of a room four ways in order to afford it. They then party loudly all night long and goof off in the pool area. Their low-budget conduct is derived from the TV show \"Sex and the City\" which is the Mother Ship of behavior standards for the wannabes.\n\nThe five stars such as the Arizona Biltmore do not participate in this sort of thing. Neither does Canyon Ranch in Tucson. These resorts/spas are fully aware of the wannabes and know what to do to keep them out.\n\nI'm sorry, but I cannot rec this place to anyone seeking a resort experience.",
"This hotel is located in the Oro Valley just outside northern Tucson AZ.\n\nThe grounds are small and beautiful. Strictly a four-star. If you decide to stay, ask for an east-facing room with a view of the Catalina Mtns. \n\nThe problem with hotels such as the El Conquistador and Loew's Ventana Canyon Resort is that you are going to run into the \"wannabes\" such as we have had the misfortune of doing. This will also happen in places such as Scottsdale like the Scottsdale Resort. You're going to have to either stay at a \"road warrier\" hotel or at a resort in Paradise Valley.\n\nRecent example at the El Conquistador: we stayed there over the Thanksgiving 2009 weekend and although many of the guests are polite and considerate, the wannabes (aka \"$30k millionaires\") are also out in force acting loudly arrogant, inconsiderate, and resorting to bully tactics on very short notice. I'm not sure how they can afford to stay at a four-star, but apparently they do.\n\nIn our case, we had to use the Business Center computers (2) there because we had to conduct several transactions online using a secure server. This included banking transactions and other transactions involving use of our cc number. To use our laptop (we bring it with us) would not have been advisable since wireless keystrokes can be picked up by anyone in the vicinity, thus risking hackers. Note: there is a $10.00 fee for wireless connection in your room - not a problem unless you need to use passcodes or cc numbers.\n\nAnyway, 2 very rude and inconsiderate women looking like Dollar Store shoppers showed up about 4 minutes after we entered the Business Center, and stood directly behind me - which to a reasonable person, would put them in plain view of my screen since the screens there do not have a privacy shield.\n\nI turned around in my seat and politely let them know we had just arrived and would need time to be able to finish up. \n\nThe younger of the two rudely commented that \"we're going to stay here\" or words to that effect, as though she was concerned about keeping her place in line where no one else was waiting. \n\nI got the distinct impression that she was angry that they found us there first.\n\nHer behavior was out of place and digitally ignorant of a user's need for cyber privacy. \n\nAn older couple entered in about 10 mins later, and were rudely told by one woman (late-twenties) that they were \"still waiting since these people were supposed to be gone by now.\" The older couple did the upper-class thing and left, stating they would return later.\n\nWhich if these two females had done, we would have been out of there by then since we would not have had to delay performing our necessary tasks having to wait for them to leave, since politely informing them of our situation did no good.\n\nThis situation is the 2nd & last bad experience I have had at this hotel. \n\nThe first was earlier in Spring 2009 where a couple in the room next to us began fighting verbally which devolved into a series of physical attacks upon each other.\n\nI guess other guests called the front desk since I received a call from staff inquiring about noise or other disturbance I may be hearing. (Are you shocked? There's more....)\n\nI let the staffperson know that I was hearing sounds of a physical fight going on in the room next door and I was embarrassed to state this since I have never encountered anything like this in a hotel or anywhere else.\n\nAnyway, she notified hotel security and two officers came up to the room in question, and conducted a room search. I could even hear them opening the drapes all the way and going out on the balcony to search for additional participants.\n\nThe fighting couple left a couple of hours later or were asked to leave, not sure which, but they left.\n\nSo, I have had two bad experiences at this place and will not be returning.\n\nLoew's Ventana Canyon (not to be confused with the Ventana Inn in Big Sur) is worse since they feature \"Girls Night Out\" events which encourages the wannabes to stay there.\n\nThis is what the wannabes do: gang together in small groups and split the cost of a room four ways in order to afford it. They then party loudly all night long and goof off in the pool area. Their low-rent conduct is derived from the TV shows \"Sex and the City,\" \"Dallas Divas & Daughters\" and \"Real Housewives of Wherever\" which are the Mother Ships of behavior standards for the wannabes.\n\nThe five stars such as the Arizona Biltmore do not participate in this sort of thing. Neither does Canyon Ranch in Tucson. These resorts/spas are fully aware of the wannabes and know what to do to keep them out.\n\nI'm sorry, but I cannot rec this place to anyone seeking a pleasant resort experience.",
"We stayed in Tucson overnight while my husband attended to a court case downtown. \n\nThis hotel was nice enough. I was a little dissapointed with the room. I have stayed at other resort hotels in Phoenix as well as other surrounding states. The grounds at this Hilton were pretty but the room did not live up to 4 stars. The bathroom was small, the tub was tiny, and some aspects were outdated. Also, 10 bucks for wifi? Is this 2001? \n\n However, It was clean and the bed was comfy.\n \nA major complaint was the spa. It was visually appealing but paying $50 for a mediocre 25 minute massage wasn't worth it. Too pricey. I'd understand the price if the quality was better. \n\nThe view was gorgeous though and staff was helpful and friendly. Our room was paid for by the client but I was told the rate was reasonable."
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"Great new restaurant in downtown Indy - located around the corner from the Palamino restaurant and underneath the 14 West Suites.\n\nThis is a fairly new restaurant (as of this writing) and the food was delicious. For starters, they bring out some pretzel bread rolls served with butter, chive butter and a horseradish-mustard sauce. Beware - they are addictive! For appetizers, we requested Lobster Ravioli (normally an entree), calamari and crab cakes. All were excellent, though I would recommend the lobster ravioli over the others. The caesar salad was excellent (just the right amount of dressing). I had the Free Range Chicken Scallopine which was served with a truffle sauce and fried shoestring sweet potatoes. We ordered the lobster brie mac & cheese as a side for the table to share.\n\nOverall, I was very impressed with the food, the service and the ambiance.",
"I've dined at this restaurant twice and both times has an exceptional dining experience.\n14 West is downtown and a good alternative to the other upscale restaurants in the area which are generally larger, louder, and more crowded. At 14 West, you have a more personal dining experience and the service is among the best I have ever received. The staff is knowledgable and courteous.\nThe menu changes and I was a bit disappointed to see that the dry aged steaks on the menu last year have been taken off the menu, but there are alternatives for every palate on the menu - lamb, fish, shellfish, steak, chicken, duck, etc.\nDuring my recent visit, I enjoyed a very interesting salad with prociutto wrapped duck and warm shitake mushrooms and large scallops over a cream corn concoction as my entree. The food was excellent, but a bit rich, definitely an indulgence.\nThe wine list is very comprehensive and features only the finest quality wines.\nUnfortunately, this restaurant does not offer many dessert wines, but the ruby port is excellent.",
"Formerly the Malibu on Maryland, this fine restaurant and bar attracts an upscale, downtown dining crowd, as well as the after-work, cocktail seeker. \n\nAdmittedly, I have never dined at the restaurant, but I have been one of the after-work crowd at times, and have also visite the bar in the evening and visited the luxury suites upstairs. \n\nThe upper level suites--essentially luxury suites that would be similar to those found in a high end hotel--are reputable among a corporate and celebrtiy travel crowd that seek the privacy and quality offered with these types of rooms. They feature granite countertops and other luxuriuos features (hot tub on the deck) that make a stay very nice. \n\nI have known several people over the years who have worked at 14 West and I've always understood them to be very knowledgable about their food and wines. The bar is a great place to meet downtown after work.",
"This New American cuisine features clear, crisp flavors that stand out. The incredible pretzel rolls are a perfect preview to West's pungent tastes, especially if you eat them smudged with the throat-warming Dijon mustard",
"I went here for a birthday dinner and thought it was great. My super sweet husband ordered flowers to be delivered to me at the restaurant and the staff set them out on the table to be there when we were seated. The food was great, although not the best I've ever had. The warm pear and goat cheese salad was incredible though. And we got this insane Smores dessert that was rich and beautiful and decadent.",
"Right away, your meal starts out on a high point with the arrival of the most delicious pretzel bread rolls and garlic butter. The rolls are served warm and the butter just melts as soon as you spread it. This has honestly been my favorite part of every meal I've had at 14 West.\n\nI really enjoyed their Pork Chop, served with carmelized onions on a bed of feta mashed potatoes. All of their dishes, including a very creamy yam bisque, are flavorful. What really stands out to me about their food are the different flavors they use and how they combine them in their dishes. Take their creamed corn with andouille sausage: who'd ever think to put sausage and corn in the same dish? But what a great idea! \n\nIt's an upscale atmosphere and the staff are attentive and polite. My only caveat to the review: take heed when eating their home-made after dinner mints. They look beautiful and I'm sure they taste delicious, but I was too overcome with the sensation of sugar scraping every surface of every tooth in my mouth and trying not go into a diabetic coma to notice the taste. I'm pretty sure this is the spoonful of sugar Mary Poppins was referring to.",
"It is all about the FRESHLY BAKED rolls. The mustard is spicy, but not Rathskeller spicy. I really enjoyed the mustard. The service there is top notch. My water glass was filled almost after every sip. I had the veal and my wife had the chicken dumplings. It is expensive, but you do not go home hungry. It is nice and romantic. It's small, so reservations are a must. I suggest parking in Circle Center Garage. It's $1.50 for the first 3 hours.",
"hate to be the guy who brings down the reviews, but this place just didn't cut it over valentine's day weekend. if i could rate it on food alone it would get 10 stars. however, service does come into play and that's what brings down the stars. on a regular night, with the service i got, i would give it 3 stars, but with everybody hyping this place up and other places bringing their a+ game for all the couples coming out, it did not deliver and thus loses another star. my final rating would be a 2.5 / 5; i'm going to be a dick and round down. let's break it down. \n\nthe good: food, food, and food. my date and i started off with crab cakes and we thought they were the best we've had in a while. we were both pleased with our entrees and the price was reasonable too. if you're coming here for the food you will not be disappointed. the menu did differ slightly from what they have up online. unfortunately we did not receive the highly praised rolls and butter. \n\nthe bad: service. our waiter was very soft-spoken and if i had to put my finger on it, i would say he was trying too hard to be cool. nonchalant in a bad way, not very friendly with his tone of voice (not harsh either, just monotonous). the food runners were more friendly than he was. i reserved the 9pm timeslot for valentine's day (the other option was 10pm) so it wasn't like we were nearing the end of his shift either. \n\nour table was being cleared and set as we were being seated and i think (or hope) that in their rush, they forgot to set napkins. i looked around and other people who were seated at the same time also did not have napkins. a simple request to any waitstaff walking by solved this problem. \n\ni encountered two frontstaff during this visit. the first girl worked the reservation list on the main floor and just made sure we got checked in; she was very receptive and friendly. there was another girl at the top of the stairs who seated guests and she was very friendly as well. a third girl rotated in so that they could constantly seat guests; she had a distressed look on her face and didn't seem as friendly. on the way out she was in charge of giving women roses and we could tell she was wanting to be done with her shift. \n\ngiven a better waiter/tress on a non-holiday, i think i would agree with the four star average rating here. a free glass of champagne and a rose for the lady isn't enough to cover the less than average service, though, especially on such a big day.",
"This place is TOP-NOTCH! I've dined here a few times, but until last night, I forgot how good the food is here. 14 WEST (Formerly Malibu) has the best appetizers of any restaurant I have dined at. Our party of seven shared the pretzel roll, brocolli, and crab cakes. They have the BEST crab cakes ever! These crab cakes are much better than any 5-star restaurant----yes, better than Hugos, McCormicks, etc. \n\nLet's get to the entree. Tuna Pad Thai---simply amazing! To go along with the Tuna, we shared Lobster Mashed Potatos----yeah, the Chef, Layton, is one of the most innovative chefs I've come across. I mean seriously, who would ever think of Lobster mashed potatos----incredible. \n\nGreat ambience, great service (It helps when you're dining with the owner), and a creative wine list. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!",
"this was was only ok. we went for lunch during my conference. j really liked her burger w/ the pretzel bread. i had the chicken samish that i could have gotten for 1/2 the price at some diner. for dessert, we had a blackberry bread pudding that came w/ a choco ice cream. it looked like BARF but tasted pretty good. menu is pretty limited during lunch and there weren't that many options."
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"Hubby and I just moved into the neighborhood. We've been looking for our local 'spot'; a nearby dive with great and low cost food. Well, we found this in Lincoln Square PH. I love the quality and amount of food for the price. I love the pancakes, as well as the Lincoln Square skillet (bacon, hash brown, cheese, onions, etc) -- ooooo so yummy. You get two large pancakes with those! Everything was seasoned well. The OJ is freshly squeezed. I also love the service here, which is quick, friendly, and my order is always right. The manager comes around each time we have been there to ensure everything is going well. Its never jammed packed, but they stay busy. They close everyday at 4PM so no dinner is served, but they do have lunch. Hubby and I are mainly breakfast folks. \n\nThe place is very new and remodeled. I don't not go for the decor, tho. I love the food and service, which makes this place our new spot. I love going here and we now regulars.",
"Delicious gravy, much larger inside than it looks on the outside, very friendly staff, do NOT order the sausages until they get that fixed!! DO ORDER the Fried chicken with honey!",
"Loved it. Had the \"Mexican Benedict\" and though there was no hollandaise, there was really fresh salsa. I loved this dish. The place was packed, and looked clean (well other than the table that had just had two high chairs w/ messy little ones) and well run. Friendly staff and a great addition to this part of town. They move traffic quickly (most appreciated when it's morning and you're hungry) and the management is all class.\n\nSeems like they had a little bit of everything. So glad they're here!",
"The decor is so pretty in here. Much prettier than you would imagine to be looking from the outside. The food was really tasty and although it was incredibly busy everyone was attentive and service was really fast. Just a couple tips ask if there is some room available at the Breakfast bar. Order a glass of Orange Juice. The orange juice is fresh squeezed and absolutely amazing. I usually like my juice super cold but this stuff is so good that I am happy to drink it right out of the fruit. I can't wait to come back to try something different.",
"this place is great for what it is. If you are looking for fine dining, this is not your place. But if you are looking for a good diner for some cheap but yummy breakfast food, this is definitely your place!\n\nHubby and I walked in around 10:00am on a Saturday morning and were seated right away. I was shocked that we didn't have to wait, but we were quickly seated in a large, comfy booth.\n\nOur server was very friendly and quick with our coffee order. The food only took about 10 minutes to come out after we ordered and there was lots of it! \n\nI had a scramble that had hashbrowns, bacon, onion, green pepper, scrambled eggs, and sausage gravy (yes, I realize how healthy this sounds). It was delicious! This also came with choice of pancakes or toast for about $7.00. Hubby got the corned beef hash with eggs and pancakes. He really enjoyed his meal too. \n\nOverall, good breakfast diner place north of downtown. Good service, good food, good prices.",
"We went to Lincoln Square on a Sunday after a Halloween-induced party coma and I couldn't have asked for a better place to refuel my body. Firstly, the place was very busy, but accommodated our very large group quite effectively. We were all seated together and our waitress was great at her job. She was friendly, efficient, and nailed all of our orders, as there were quite a few of them.\n\nI ordered the Indiana Eggs Benedict and it was absolutely incredible. It was my first time eating Eggs Benedict, and it was great to lose my Benedict virginity to this pancake house. My meal consisted of coffee, a split biscuit topped with two medium poached eggs, sausage patties, completely smothered in white country gravy, served with hash browns. It was out of this world. I also heard grand things about their freshly squeezed orange juice, so I tried that, and was not let down. Although, beware that it's quite expensive--$4 for a small glass of it with no refills. Overall my meal was a bit expensive, but the quality of food was certainly worth it. The only complaint that I have is that we had several issues with hair in our food, which docks points for sure. We had to send a meal back because of hair, and towards the end of the meal, two other people found hairs in their meals, too. Perhaps we should make this experience even better by making everyone in the world wear hairnets!",
"I went in for lunch for my first visit. I was seated immediately. I order the lunch special, stuffed peppers, mashed potatoes and potato soup. \n\nThey brought the soup within a couple of minutes. I barely had time to taste it before my entree arrived. The presentation was nice. It tasted pretty good. All of it was covered with a tomato-based gravy. I'm not a big tomato fan but it was actually pretty good. The stuffing was ground beef, rice, and onions. It was good but lacked in flavor. Adding salt helped. The peppers themselves had a slightly bitter aftertaste. The mashed potatoes were very tasty. \n\nI also liked the potato soup. It was peppery and flavorful. It had small shreds of bacon, not hard bits. \n\nThe service was very fast and the servers were friendly. But too much of a good thing in this case is not so good. I had two servers ask me how I liked it. You could tell they were eager for my approval. But the same two servers also asked me if I was finished with my soup. I told them no, I was not given enough time to eat it before the entree came. \n\nI also ordered dessert, a chocolate tort called a frog. Tasty but nothing special. Overall not too bad.",
"Surprise place with excellent food and service!!\nEnded up in this parking lot on accident, and so we just decided to try it out. It's near an area of Indy that isn't too nice, so I was a little nervous about what we were getting ourselves into, but to my amazement and surprise we walked in and was really cute, extremely clean, and very spacious! We both ate breakfast seeing as we were at a \"pancake house\", and the food was delicious . I had the southwest skillet (peppers, onions, chorizo, eggs and hash browns) and my friend had the pancake combo (I had a bite and YUMMY). We will definitely find ourselves here again!!",
"I am very impressed with this place! It was extremely busy both times I have been here but you couldn't tell with the great service. All of the servers worked together as a team and made sure you had everything you need.\n\nIf you go here for breakfast, I would recommend the fresh squeezed orange juice! So good! :)",
"Been here twice now and both times ordered the same thing, Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with the whole nine-yards, hash browns, bacon, sausage and whipped cream. \n\nThe first time I ordered it, they hit it out of the park it was so good. Their cinnamon butter is fantastic! The second time though wasn't as amazing as the first. They hardly put any whip cream on the pancakes and the butter was rock hard cold. I'm thinking it just depends on the cook. \n\nService is good and the food is tasty. You can't screw up breakfast too badly though. \n\nWe'll go back there and next time I'll branch a little, try something else. The other folks I was with both times also liked their meals. One had a skillet and the other an omelet. \n\nThere ya go... good food, but you can't really go too wrong with ordering breakfast most place"
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"Indian food isn't big in NOLA and that makes me sad. I'm not sure if Taj Mahal deserves 4 stars but I drive across town to them when the other Indian restaurant is closer. \n\nThey are hard to find in a weird strip mall that is perpendicular to the street. You just have to trust you will find them.",
"Consistently good food here. High praise for the water refilling and plate removal service. The soup is excellent and I dream about it. \n\n And they have kheer on the buffet, which is always a plus for me.",
"Simply delicious. We have gone to Taj Mahal twice now and it is officially our favorite Indian Restaurant in the Metairie/New Orleans area. We enjoyed the Rogan Josh (Lamb Curry) and Saag Paneer. We ordered it to go and also requested some Mint Chutney and Raita Yogurt. We emphasized we wanted both dishes very,very spicy and we were not disappointed. They added just the right amount of heat to compliment the wonderfully full favored authentic dishes. They have an extensive menu and we plan to come back and dine at the restaurant which is small and intimate.",
"This is the best Indian food in New Orleans.\n\nDon't you love it when people make statements like that?\n\nI have only been to one other place, once, and it was Nirvanas. I remember little to nothing about my experience there.\n\nI have however been to Indian restaurants in other parts of the country. This measures pretty close to some of the best.\n\nThe menu is in a terrible font and hard to read. But they have some pretty authentic looking choices. I had a lamb dish that was full of flavor.\n\nThe only thing that I really don't like about this place is that it's kind of pricey, and the appetizer selection is pretty shitty. There are no meat filled samosas, er whatever its called!\n\nIt's also kind of small inside, which means you could dine way to close to some douchebags, then of course you will have to have a douchebag contest. Which can take a lot of a dining experience.",
"We have lost some of our better Indian restaurants in New Orleans/ Metairie. This one survives and has a consistency that belies its tiny size and funky decor. I don't eat there regularly, but it's mainly the location on Metairie Road that is too far from work or home.",
"Ok... so I know this place is owned by the same people who own nirvana... but I find it's just better.\n\nThe food is always conistently good and they vary from the nirvana menu in good ways. I can always go back to n to get my kashmiri naan... but they don't have those cheese and potatoe apps and the butter chicken just isn't as heavenly. That's right. I said it, heavenly. \n\nIt's not a showplace, small dining room, small parking, but big flavor. \n\nIt was definately a stumble in post k times when my mother got lost driving. It was well worth the broken flip flop. Still.",
"I went to Taj Mahal last monday and have been thinking about it the rest of the week. It isn't like it was my first time going there; I have been there several times before. I was reminded though of how much I like the place. I love the atmosphere and how you are welcomed by the staff right as you want in the door. The staff is fantastic. They always seem like they are enjoying their job and are happy to help. The food has always been great. We usually try something new each time we go and we have never been disappointed. I will be having dinner here tonight!",
"A small quaint spot that's just different! If you like spicy, saucy Indian cuisine than here's your sign. Don't get to elaborate with the bar drinks, they are very limited in what's available. Oh and if ordering wine, please do taste test, the first bottle we got was \"skunky.\" Vinaigrette anyone?",
"Their food is just ok. My friend & I shared: fresh, warm naan, taj kathi roll, lamb rogan josh and dhaniya lamb. The appetizers were ok. The accompanying sauces made everything better. The meat dishes are tender & well seasoned, but not fabulous. I guess it's ok if you're confined to Metairie but go elsewhere if not!\n\nThe wine & spirits...wave off! Too limited, plus taste the wine 1st -OR- order a new bottle. Period. The liquor selection is abysmal.",
"My husband took me here for Valentine's Day. I had a huge craving for Indian food so I took the advantage and picked this restaurant by doing a search on Yelp. It's a tiny hole in the wall place. Very intimate and cozy. Inside, they have very unique decor and furniture, and there was no wait for a table.\n\nThey have an extensive menu. Be prepared to spend a few minutes browsing the menu especially if you're not familiar with this cuisine. We shared the Rogan Josh (Lamb Curry), Prawn Biryani, and Naan stuffed with tandoori chicken. If you are a fan of Indian food like me, you will LOVE it! I recommend these items. My husband is indifferent about Indian food and he ate until he couldn't eat anymore. The food was so flavorful and spicy! Not to mention the waiters are extremely friendly and accommodating. I am so happy we gave this restaurant a try! Can't wait to go back!"
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"This review is for the food only, as they're new and still working out a few kinks. I'll update once they've had a chance to settle down and catch their breath.\n\nThese guys make one of the best burgers in Nashville, the \"Jumpback Jack\". Also, their hand cut seasoned fries can't be beat. I highly recommend them for lunch or dinner.\n\n\nIf you've been to many breweries or outdoor events, you've likely seen their food truck. It was so successful, they decided to go ahead and open this bricks and mortar location",
"Just as good as their food truck. I of course had high expectations walking into their new location and they lived up to it. Great atmosphere and service was awesome. I couldn't stray away from the jump back jack burger. As good as always. I hope they are working on getting a liquor license- beer only. That would be the ONLY thing I'd change.",
"The porch with twinkle lights is lovely. The fries were seasoned and cooked to perfection, the locally sourced burger was super flavorful and cooked just the way I like it, happy hour draft beer was both local and delightful, and Matt, our server, was polite, attentive, helpful, friendly, and prompt. Overall, a fantastic way to spend a Wednesday night. We will definitely be back!",
"Amazing!!! The BEST burgers in Nashville! They're huge, grass fed, locally raised beef...and the fries! YUM! \n\nI highly recommended a visit, not only is the food fantastic, they treat you like family. You won't be disappointed!",
"Believe the hype - these are dang good burgers and have already cracked my top 3 for Nashville. I was planning on including a picture with my review, but when I saw the burger I got too excited and forgot what I was doing. Make no mistake - these are greasy, soak through the bun patties. Expect to get a little dirty. But it's worth it.\n\nThey can customize burgers for you and will make iterations that are on past menus. Very nice guys.\n\nThe fries here have a very strong potato taste but still a nice light crisp to them. Very well-executed.\n\nOnly negative is that it's a bit pricey for a burger, but worth it if you're willing.",
"It is hard to find a memorable burger but... we found that here! The food is awesome. The burgers were cooked perfectly and we got a large serving of fries. The manager and staff were very welcoming and polite. So far, best burger in Nashville. Definitely recommend!",
"Honestly not a tasty burger.. me and my guy both thought it was \"meh\".. the bun was just boring.. the meat wasn't anything special.. and they put shredded lettuce on their burgers here.. which might sound petty lol, but I don't want shredded lettuce on my burger.. my burger also had a sweet taste to it.. I'm still not entirely sure what it was. I didn't order anything sweet. Yeah, the place was just.... Blah.",
"Good fries. Bout it.\n\n1.Burger- Was ok. Defiantly not ranked top 3 burgers in Nashville like other reviews showed. More like top 20 maybe. Nothing was out of the ordinary, or spectacular what-so-ever with their menu, selections, or taste. Bun was ordinary and slightly on the side of day old. Patty itself was decent, juicy and cooked well.\n\n2. \"Bro\" Boy- I typically review based upon a comparison to --can I make this-- and... YES I could make it, and it would be 10x better. Stale bread, 3 pieces of grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, and tomatoes. NOTHING about this was spectacular and I would have rather made my own chicken sandwich.\n\n3. Hand-cut Fries- these were about the only great part of the meal. You could defiantly tell that they were fresh, not frozen. Great taste, good crisp to them, and very good compliment to the meal.\n\n4.Service- was just ok. We dined during lunch on the patio, I judge service based upon can the server keep up with my Sweet tea guzzling, and he could not. Waiter seemed new, or un-interested in being at work/very awkward. \n\n5. Ambiance- I actually enjoy the area, and the location of the place. The patio is nothing special but typically that's how I like Nashville restaurants to be just laid back... Inside is very small, but well lite with great window views of the 100 oaks area. Great place, location for the restaurant\n\nI'd give it another shot-- just do not believe they would WOW me then either.",
"Totally amazing!!! I have been following their food truck for years!!! I love the caprese burger! The balsamic reduction is delicious! I also love the jump back jack burger! I am GF and I used to get the burgers o. The truck on lettuce which was great but now they have GF buns!!! Woot!!! When I went they didn't have their liquor license but they had a really good local GF cider that wasn't too sweet! Love this place!",
"By far, the best burger and fries in Nashville.\n\n30 years from now folks will speak of Brothers' Burgers as they do of Rotiers and Brown's now .. Brothers will become a Nashville Icon \n\n\nLee Hostettler"
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"This place is brand spanking new, but it's off to a great start. The theme is BBQ and Tacos... sounds weird, but it works. And the ambiance is cool but casual.\n\nWe had the brisket, the pulled chicken, Mac & cheese, corn and collared greens. The chicken was great as was the corn. But the star was the brisket. The brisket was probably one of the best I've had in Florida. It had a great smokey rub and it was really moist. The spicy BBQ sauce also complimented it perfectly.\n\nSo why 5 stars for a fast service BBQ joint? Because for what it is, it's pretty awesome. Expect great things when you come here and you won't be disappointed.",
"Was invited to the soft opening. Things went pretty smooth. Staff was very attentive. Pulled pork was really good. Bacon mac and cheese had a nice flavor. Grilled corn was unique. Brisket was slightly on the dry side and the slaw was one dimensional. I will definitely give them another try once they are up and running.",
"Since the opening, we have been back twice. The food is ok, but the sauce hasn't improved much. So much of barbecue relies on the sauce and every single one of their 6 sauces are bland. A little bit of brown sugar mixed with ketchup would go a long way. We also had the fried chicken which was so painfully over-seasoned, it had a gritty texture. I honestly If they improved the sauces, this restaurant could easily merit 5 stars.",
"We went this week for the initial opening. First the service was great. They were all very nice. You could tell they were new but nice and ready to go. The food was good. I had the Southern Fried Hot Chicken. The menu is a bit misleading because it says it is a \"chicken breast\" so I expected an actual Chicken breast. However, it was chicken breast TENDERS. The flavor was good and they were fried just right. The Mac & Cheese was good. I liked how creamy it was. My daughter had the pulled pork. That was GOOD. Flavor was right and it is tender like you want it. She really enjoyed the Smoked Lemonade. This is different. \nThis is much better than some of the BBQ places in the local area. Can't wait for some desserts to be added to the menu! But we will be back.",
"This is definitely not your average BBQ. The place speaks craft inside and out. The folks who built it definitely spent time and effort into making every recipe extraordinary. Everything feels handmade from scratch. My favorite here is the brisket, chopped. It's full of flavor, texture and the portion is very generous. It's smoked for a ludicrously long time. The service is fast and the venue location is perfect next to mall and right next to a Brass Tap. The prices are also very reasonable. You won't be disappointed!",
"Everything tasted very fresh and handcrafted. Food came out fast and the pricing was very reasonable. I'll definitely make this one a regular!",
"Finally some decent BBQ in Wesley Chapel wireglass mall. This is a good BBQ joint. We were there when they give away some goodies. We got a free drink jug and T shirt. \n\nWe were surprise they are not busy during 6:00 pm. May be they just open a few days ago and not many people know about it. We have ordered the Far East sandwich and the brisket. Because it is dry rub, it generated the crispy outside crush. This Brisket was grilled for 12 hours according to the manager. The meat is ver juicy. They have two cut available for you choices. Either chop or slice. Slice is the best to preserve the juiciness. Our two side are fried whole okra and bacon mac and cheese. The side is a bit blend but the BBQ is tasty. \n\nThe Far East is the surprise. The use of the sauce is awesome. It is pork with kimchi, toasted sesame seed and cilantro. Yum sandwich. I would recommend this sandwich. The service is very attentive. I also order the craft soda with grilled lemonade. Very sour. Ok.",
"Had the chopped beef brisket with slaw and Mac n cheese. And a Florida Cracker beer. Meat was great. Slaw had a little too much vinager for my taste and the mac n cheese had sweet bacon on top. Overall good experience. I hadn't been before so I tried all their sauces. I liked three of them but they weren't labeled so I have no clue which ones I liked. I'd go again and try a sandwich.",
"Well let's start with the smoker. Where is it? How do you do BBQ without a smoker? The Collards were forgettable at best. The chopped pork was cold. The fried okra was hard as a rock. The BBQ sauces could have been bought at the grocery store. The prices were high and the food was blah. Save your money and wait for a new BBQ place or travel away from Wesley Chapel for BBQ. Wesley Chapel still has a large void when it comes to BBQ. Next!!!",
"Holy. Barbecue. \n\nUnion72 is a big win for Wesley Chapel! This is not your average bbq place. The food is next level, made fresh in store (I love the open kitchen. You can see exactly where your food is coming from!) There really is something for everyone. The pork tacos are perfection!!! Don't even get me started on the brisket! YUM. \n\nThe people who run Union72 are amazing, and their passion comes through in every detail. The atmosphere is relaxed, and uniquely hip. The menu offers a variety of ways to enjoy some good smokey meats - you'll want to try it all, so bring your appetite!"
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"Independant El Stuffed Pepper site was sold by Maracas owner fall 2011 and is even better than before. It's authentic with uniformed attentive waiters who will describe dishes in Spanish or in English. It seems more ethnic than Taco Mamacita with more hispanic staff and traditional Mexican food. It is one of the more affordable restaurants in Belle Meade.",
"I agree with the prior review about the attentive service and affordable prices. The food is consistently tasty, though not fancy by any stretch. Chips and salsa are particularly good. Try the chile relleno with chicken or cheese.",
"The best hot shrimp I have ever eaten. The flavor from the spices hit your taste buds quick and stays until you are finished. My new favorite dish.",
"For an authentic name like El Stuffed Pepper, how could you resist. A solid choice and one of our faithfully close Mexican restaurants. The food is fresh and fast and the salsa is great. Service and price can't be beat. Great choice.",
"This is exactly the type of Mexican food I have been looking for in Nashville! Good portions, good prices, and good food. Surprisingly authentic with fast and friendly service. Plenty of warm chips and tasty salsa... combined with the special $2.50 margarita... can't be beat! This will definitely be our \"go to\" spot for Mexican food. Unpretentious and delicious!",
"Tried this place today for lunch. The chips and salsa were fine. The beef fajitas were just so-so. The beef was tough and seemed like it had been steamed. The portions were fine but the taste was mediocre. Would not eat there again.",
"Some of the best Mexican food I have had the pleasure of enjoying in Nashville. Enchiladas Suizas were incredible. Great, big, affordable happy hour margaritas. El Stuffed Pepper has become my go-to Mexican spot. Highly recommend. \n\nDocked the place 1 star due to interesting non-food smell in the dining area as we entered. Maybe just due to it being an old building. Smell definitely wasn't enough to effect the meal, though.",
"When a place has a name like El Stuffed Pepper, it leaves you wondering. I tried this place on a whim and sadly their food was sub-par at best. Nothing tasted fresh, and most of what I got tasted extremely salty. I will not be returning.",
"Decent, family oriented Tex-Mex place...hot, tasty food fast",
"El Stuffed (formerly Las Maracas) is a good Mexican restaurant located in the Belle Meade shopping plaza. The chips and salsa are good and so is the cheese dip. I don't recommend the guacamole though because I think it's store bought. I highly recommend the chile relleno! Very good combo and affordable. I recommend El Stuffed Pepper for a quick Mexican fix."
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"I married a Midwestern girl from Michigan, so I know all about Culvers. Its a chain from Wisconsin and they are starting to spread across the country. They are extremely popular in Wisconsin and Michigan. I would say Culvers is in between fast food and fast Casual type of place. \n\nThe Arizona version is pretty much exactly like its Midwestern versions. The \"Butterburgers\" are near the top of my fast food burger list...only topped by In N Out. But the Cheese Curds are something very midwestern and Culvers is the only place I ever found in Tucson or Arizona that has it. The custard is also something I always got when visiting the inlaws. It in between soft serve and hard ice cream. Its delicious!!!",
"I had never heard of Culver's, but I work with someone from Wisconsin and he could not say enough about it, so I was anxious to give it a try. It has just been open about a week. We drove by it on a Friday night, and the parking lot was completely full and the drive-thru had cars lined up all around the building. We decided to wait a day and give it another try. This time we went slightly before 5:00. The parking lot was crowded, but we were able to find a spot.. We went in, and there wasn't much of a line to order, but we could see that it would be a challenge to find a place to sit. We went up to the counter to order and found that they offer a variety of items. They are clearly a \"hamburger joint\", but they also offer fried chicken and fish, a variety of sandwiches, and salads, a variety of sides and ice cream confections. They also have a kid's meal on their menu. I found it a bit overwhelming as there were several people in line behind us, and I felt like I couldn't really take time to peruse the menu. My friend had told me he liked the burgers and he raved about the cheese curds (fried cheese balls), so I ordered a Wisconsin burger with the cheese curds on the side. My husband ordered the butter burger (which Culver's is known for) with fries on the side, and also an order of onion rings to share. Fortunately, as we walked away from the counter, someone was getting up, so we were able to snag a table. The Wisconsin burger was similar to a patty melt, but not quite as good. It came with swiss cheese and grilled onions, but no type of sauce on the bread. It was okay, but I wouldn't order it again. My husband did enjoy the butter burger (called that because it is on a butter bun). The butter curds were similar to fried cheese sticks. They were good, but didn't come with any kind of a sauce, which I think they needed. The fries were your standard fries, but the onion rings were good. I guess I must be the odd man out because I didn't feel that the burger or the cheese curds lived up to their hype. I saw many other people eating either ice cream cones or sundaes, and they looked really good. They offer a wide variety, including a \"make your own\" sundae. I will probably go back to give the ice cream a try, but I wouldn't make a special trip for the burger, especially until the crowds die down.",
"I have to say that any place that has cheese in curd form is a winner to me! \nWe went there today and had the mushroom burger, fries, cheese curds and the seasoned green beans. We also tried the shakes and the custard. \n\nPositive: the cheese curds are of course the highlight, the burgers were delicious and you could tell that they were fresh, the didn't skimp on the burger toppings, the shake was amazing (strawberry), the fries were crinkly and good, the staff was very friendly \n\nNegative: the green beans were boring (they were suppose to be seasoned but tasted like plain green beans, the frozen custard was ok (I felt like for the hype it didn't live up to its expectations, and the seating was horrible (but it is opening week/weekend and so it is negative but I didn't really consider it in my star points. \n\nI will be going back",
"My husband was told that Culver's had the best burgers, even yummier than Five Guys (doubt it) so we had to check this place out.\nAs soon as I took my first bite I knew that their burgers were NOT better than Five Guys. It wasn't a complete shock, I couldn't imagine Culver's having better tasting burgers. Anyway, the milkshake I got was very good though. I got the heath milkshake and I enjoyed it. I especially liked the big chucks of heath candy. Still not worth it to me to stop there again.",
"Never heard of it. Googled it. Fast food....not my thing. But I was hungry. I was hot a sweaty from working in my storage area next door. It just opened. I was curious. Yelp was calling my name....so I went through the drive through and grabbed a burger. Yes, just a burger. No fries. No curds. No drink. Nothing but a burger. I was a bit confused because they don't give you an option of 1 meat patty, just 2 or 3, so I had to \"special order\". SO glad I did!!! I LOVE these burgers! I want another one! Now keep in mind they're one of those grilled, smashed down, no form to the burger, burgers...but holy cow! The flavor of that thing came through all the bread and the additions on my burger regardless! So tasty!!\n\nI'm so impressed by the burger I'm going back. I've got to try some of the other stuff. This may just rank right up there with my love for In-n-Out...maybe higher.\n\nSorry Burger King in the back parking lot by Home Depot, your location sucks, but now you're really screwed!!",
"I heard Culver's had opened, and after seeing cheese curds on the menu, I talked my husband into going. \n\nIt was really busy; we had to circle around a couple of times before we saw a couple leaving and snagged their table. My husband ordered the mushroom swiss burger, fries, and a chocolate malt. I ordered the pot roast sandwich (just because it was a little different) and sweet potato fries, and we shared an order of cheese curds.\n\nThe cheese curds were the highlight of the meal--hot and buttery-cheesy. My husband thought his burger was fine and mentioned that it had a lot of mushrooms, but he didn't think it was spectacular. He liked the chocolate malt and said it was very thick. The regular fries were just ordinary. The sweet potato fries were fine. But I was really disappointed with my pot roast sandwich. It had the potential to be great, but just wasn't. It was not very warm, and the meat was very dry.\n\nMaybe the quality was just off due to it being new and busy. I will go back again in a few months and give it another shot.",
"Close college friends took us for our first Concrete quite a few years ago in South Dakota. We would make sure we stopped in PHX when we were there. Then they were in Casa Grande. AND NOW THEY ARE IN TUCSON. We love Culver's. First it reminds us of home and second, how could something called a Butter Burger be bad. (Notice I didn't say bad for you.) I really can't wait until the lines go down or more Culver's open up in Tucson.\n\nEvery once in a while you just got to have Cheese Curds. \nAnd they have the Best Root Beer Floats ever....",
"Most Culvers restaurants seem very inconsistant with there food portions. I had been to one location in Phoenix that I would rate very highly. Tucson's Thornydale location was a different story My husband ordered a ruebin sandwich that had about a tablespoon of sauerkraut and a slightly larger portion of the corned beef...very disappointing. Also 3 pot roast sandwiches arrived as follows; two with mediocre portions of meat, but the third left me wondering if Culvers had run out of pot roast. We ordered custard sundays and for the price, you would expect a decent serving. Scoops were like glorified table spoon size. I willingly payed a $1 extra for some pecans, although when served I was lucky to dig around and find three pieces. I think I may have had more banana pieces...4? My 2 scoop sunday was a very expensive ($5) disappointment. I should have stoped at the local grocery store on the way home for a half gallon of Haagen Daz and served the whole family a nice dessert I wonder if the restaurant hires anorexic staff to keep the food costs down. All in all this is an overpriced fast food restaurant that I will not frequent.",
"If I could give 10 stars I would. Oh Culvers, how I've missed you.\n\nI've missed your delicious cheese curds...your amazing burger with that little bit of crunch. It's a taste of the midwest that I've missed for so long. Whenever I hit Chicago, Culver's HAD to be on the list of things to do and it's been a long time since I've been in the Windy City.\n\nNow, you're here in Tucson - in two places!! I have so many reasons to go back, too. Shakes...malts...sandwiches..and a must have - a turtle sundae. I could have gained 10 pounds today but I will ration myself so I can grab something 'new' every time.\n\nWelcome to Tucson. Can I just move in to save on gas?",
"Where do I start with this disgrace of a wanna-b-burger chain. The batch of vapid bubbleheads running this place leave EVERYTHING to be desired. Went there with above average expectations, but after a 45 minute wait for a to-go order that had no changes from standard items (yes, they screwed it up twice with the help of their manager), my wife and I were livid! Their attempt to dismiss the time concern with \"well, what do you expect we're swamped\" while other orders seemed to be going out the door that were taken even after ours was definitely not acceptable. Their queue management for orders is deplorable; the concept that order numbers are not \"in-order\" since they're based which one of their stupid lil table tags might be available is just moronic. This organization needs to go take some McDonald's classes and learn process/workflow procedures, customer service, and quality control in a big way. \n\nNow to the food itself...after finally getting something that was at least close to our order (third try was a charm) I found the burger only average, if that. The cheese curds were meh....onion rings not bad. Oh, and my wife's burger was RAW inside!!! Nice way to lead to a lawsuit you idiots!\n\nFive Guy's and In-and-Out are WAY better!!! Someone bring Tommy's Burger's from Los Angeles out here QUICK, this town is hurting!\n\nSo with all that...and even the fact they gave us a couple of free meal coupons, I'd never go back to that place. If you like the place, more power to ya...since you obviously caught them in an up moment, but it's the bad moments that are the defining ones..."
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"Awesome space. Popped over after dinner across the street. Drinks were great! Very large and unique venue. Looking forward to coming back for a meal. But can also see this as the new go-to after work happy hour spot.",
"We came here on the second day it was opened since we love other restaurants by the same owners (Sampan, Double Knot) and we saw photos of the place and it looked amazing. \n\nWe were moderately impressed but overall we're not sure we will come back (since there are so many awesome other places to eat in the city). Let me take a second to tell you the main reason : It just wasn't our scene. This place is huge and it's beautiful but it's also one big huge space and it didn't feel intimate at all. It also seems to be focusing on being kind of a hip beer hall (which is great if you're kind of into that).\n\nLet me tell you this though : The food was pretty good. We can't fault that at all. It was simple and direct and not foofy at all and it was well made. For example, we ordered the chicken for two and it was some of the best chicken we've had in a long time. The deserts, same thing, you get what you ordered, no deconstruction or crazy plating.. but they were great. We got a chocolate cake and also the funnel cake and both were super good plates of exactly that : great cake and great funnel cake, not some weird interpretations.\n\nOur service was pretty good given that it was day 2 and usually there are issues with new places early on. \n\nOverall I say, check this place out. You won't be unhappy with the food or drinks or service. But is it your scene? I don't know.. that's up to you to figure out.",
"Of all the newly opened Philly restaurants I've been to this year, I must say this was the most visually appealing. I think the owners of Sampan and Double Knot did a great job creating an alternative universe nested between two nondescript buildings on the boring side of Sansom St. between 15th and 16th - the side with the parking garage and bare walls that are often lined with dumpsters (not to worry though - there were no dumpsters near the restaurant entrance). The decor is an interesting mixture of industrial and classy; with industrial-looking light fixtures and exposed brick walls, but also antique style furniture, framed mirrors, and paintings. The main dining room feels spacious with its open floor plan and high ceiling. Walking into this space feels like walking into a bygone era. \n\nThough there were a few kinks with service coming from various staff members, our server was friendly and his service was very smooth. His recommendation was ~3 small plates per person. The 3 of us ended up sharing 7 items, ranging from starters to entrees. \n\nAmong the starters and small plates, I would highly recommend the Spanish octopus. It was very well-made - flavorful and not chewy. I believe there were 3 medium-sized tentacles. The lamb meatballs, littleneck clams, and burrata were also good, though I felt the burrata was a bit too watery, and in order to go well with it, I felt the bread that came with the dish should be a bit more glutinous. \n\nFor our entrees, we tried the diver scallops and hanger steak. Both were outstanding. The scallops were seared to perfection (great texture and flavor), while the steak was very tender and came with a very good sauce. The pricing is not bad, but I do think the portions are a bit on the smaller side for the price. The scallop dish had 3 pieces, which came with parsnip puree and light garnish, while the steak was cut into 4-5 strips and came with a few shiitake mushrooms. We ordered a side of grilled cauliflower, which was also light. \n\nFor dessert, I highly recommend the chocolate cake. It's so moist, not too sweet (which I really like), and comes with layers of delicious chocolate mousse (or some type of cream with similar texture). Priced at $12 a slice, it's a bit steep, but considering how phenomenal it is, I do think it's worth getting. Drink-wise, they have a pretty extensive list. I tried two cocktails and felt they were too sweet, so maybe next time I'll stick with wine or beer with my meal.",
"Extremely disappointed! Over rated.....will not be returning. Food was mediocre. Went for dinner, not a screaming match.",
"Rough start for @HarpCrown. Beautiful restaurant, pretty good food, awful slow and confused service. Not just our table. Every table around us. Some of our dishes just never came out, no one cared. No apologies at all. Looking for better from this talented crew.",
"We loved Double Knot, so we had high expectations for Harp & Crown. Made a reservation before the restaurant opened, and ate there last night with some friends. The main space is dramatic and beautiful, with high ceilings distressed walls and clusters of paintings & mirrors, really well decorated. Our reservation was at 8:15, by 8:45 we still had not been seated, they attempted to seat us in the bar area which looks like a 70's diner, we said no, they then attempted to seat us in the front area which looks like a pizza parlor, and we said no ..we wanted to be in the beautiful main part of the restaurant where all the energy is. We decided to wait another 20 minutes for a table in the main restaurant area, so the four of us got a drink at the bar, a table finally opened but they were not able to transfer our bar tab to the table for some reason, so we had to wait at the bar for another five minutes for our drinks and to settle up. Our waiter was very nice, but the whole evening we felt very badly for him because he was overworked, the place was a zoo, and in hindsight perhaps we shouldn't have gone the first week it opened. My big question is why they did not over-staff for the first two weeks, certainly they were expecting lots of crowds. We waited a while for our order to be taken, it is family-style so plates come out when they are ready, we tried many dishes, the mozzarella & figs were delicious, the beet salad was incredible, the cheese board was great, the linguine recommended by the waiter was very very good, the lamb meatballs were delish, the foie gras did not taste like foie gras, the spinach mushroom dish was ok. We never did receive the prawns we ordered, and the octopus came out when we were asking for the bill. Midway through dinner we ordered a bottle of wine and a beer, it took a half an hour for us to get it, and we had to remind the waiter two times. When we received the bill the prawns and octopus were still on it, we had to ask the waiter to remove them. We may try to visit again, but we'll give it a few months since they seem pretty overwhelmed. Would like to try a pizza next time, they looked great.",
"The masters of Sampan do it again. We went for dinner on its first Friday night and I was so impressed at the unique decor and at how packed it was. I was doubly impressed with the way the vintage-decorated bar had seats wrapping around it, utilizing the most space. The food was nothing short of extraordinary. We tried, and greatly recommend: \n\n- spanish octopus \n- lamb meatballs\n- burrata (bury me in this, plz)\n- charcuterie board\n- cheese board (with perfectly paired toppings)\n- spicy soppressata pizza \n- margherita pizza\n- Farro pasta \n- the cutest ice cream sandwich\n- chocolate and sea salt caramel cake\n- pear pie!!!\n- funnel cake (WITH GOAT CHEESE ICE CREAM. dead)\n\nAre all these dishes from harp and crown the best in the city? Probably not. But we found ourselves comparing the dishes to places that were reputed to be the best in the city for those special dishes. That is pretty high praise in the end. Come here for an elegant, unique after work drink atmosphere or for a high quality meal that I consider worth the money.\n\nThe only downside is that their service could use a little work. They kept bringing dishes to our table that we didn't order.",
"We went the weekend after it opened and it was nothing short of amazing! It was some of the best food I've had in a long time. It's nice that they can make almost anything gluten free too! \n\nThe space is stunning. It is larger than it looks from the outside for sure. The menu is designed for sharing with mostly small plates that arrive as prepared not unlike Michael Schulson's other establishments. Every course was layered with flavors and executed perfectly. Among my favorites of the evening were the beet salad, the halibut, the carrots and broccoli. The dressing on the salad was a perfect combination of sweet and tart with its beautifully bright citrus dressing. The halibut was cooked perfectly, moist yet flaky with a perfect caramelized sear in a deliciously rich corn broth. The carrots had a nice smoky char and a bit of chili spice. The broccoli I believe was roasted and housed a delish sauce in its crown. So good! Everything so good!!",
"Well-made drinks and decent service. It's a large place that requires reservations, though we did manage to social engineer our way into the lower level bar, which has its own heavily stylized feel accompanied by a bowling alley that's surprisingly not that large. The server we had wasn't the most knowledgeable about cocktails--when I noted that my taste preferences run toward manhattans and negronis, the server suggested a boulevardier, and I said that I would prefer something more creative, bartenders choice. So he brought back... a boulevardier. I'm not knocking it, but that does speak to how the bar operates--it doesn't place a premium on fun cocktails the way a number of speakeasies and cocktail bars do, it's more of a scenester, see-and-be-seen joint. If you order something, they're unlikely to screw it up, but know what you want to have. The food looked great and people seemed to be raving over it. Prices were also decent.",
"I feel a bit conflicted about Harp & Crown and not just because it follows the cliche restaurant name of an ampersand & 2 random items, (update: someone informed me this name is actually that of one of the oldest bars in philly, so that's actually pretty cool) but because...\n\nIt's a beautiful space & it was incredibly crowded by people who looked like they'd stumbled over from Ladder (you know the type).\n\nThe food is amazing & it was also very expensive ($70 each for dinner and 2 drinks!)\n\nThe food came out very fast & the service was really odd (bringing out food we didn't order, not taking drink orders).\n\nIt's a large bar & a restaurant with tables & booths & couches & a front area that looks like a terrace but is inside & a bowling alley?!\n\nWe were seated in a booth next to the bar & we had to literally shout at each other because it was so loud.\n\nThe food was excellent & no we didn't need 3 plates per person (7 for 4 people was plenty)\nDuck & foie rillette: decent sized portion with large chunks of duck & delicious paired with grapes.\nLamb meatballs: Holy balls these were good. Tender & great sauce. 3 to an order. Comes with bread.\nBurrata & figs: So delicious & a little messy. Also comes with bread.\nBeet salad: red & yellow beets & chunks of goat cheese & delicious.\nFettuccine & lamb ragout: possibly my favorite dish of the night. \nHangar steak: The sauce on this was amazing.\nIce cream sandwich with Snickerdoodle & apple ice cream: only $4 and a delicious way to end the meal.\n\nI love Double Knot & Sampan & I love the space here, but for the price point, I wouldn't be back unless I knew the service improved & I was seated somewhere else that wasn't so insanely loud."
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"Thought I'd try this new business tonight. I was super excited when I saw that the special was Beef Weck!! I am so glad I did. For aprox. $10 I got a nicely sized salad, steak fries and an authentic weck. Oh, that wonderful salt and caraway crusted bun!! The owners were working and you could tell it is family run business as their son rung up our order. Both owners were very nice and one came out and made the rounds to check on every customer. He even had time to chat us up for a bit. I am promised that the square pizza will be the best I've ever had and I will be back to try them. The service alone deserves 5 stars. The tables were a little dirty (perhaps they just got off dinner rush) but otherwise the atmosphere is a standard pizza joint and reminded me a lot of the places I ate at growing up on the Eastern side of the U.S.",
"A welcome addition to Central Reno. I've eaten here about ten times in the past 3 months and have not been disappointed yet. Pizza is great, subs are delicious, wings are the real deal, and the calzones are to die for. Next up on my to try list is the Beef on Weck Wdnesday special.\nAll of the food is reasonably priced; definitely a bargain for the quality.\nBeing an East Coast transplant, it's nice to get some quality pizza ( you know the kind you don't need to drown in California ketchup i.e ranch to make edible )\nThe only thing that would truly make me truly \"fugeddabout\" the rest is if they had a larger craft beer selection.",
"Authentic New York Pizza two blocks from my office! Yea!! Great service. Family run. Clean and comfortable. Been waiting for a true NY Pizza here in Reno for years!",
"Giving it a 4 stars because not everything can be perfect. Paulie, the owner, gave us the true New York hospitality. My wife and I walked in and immediately got welcomed and not hassled. Provided us menu's and we went on our way. \n\nOne word: Mama Mia-X challenge. 3 wings in the Trinidad Scorpion sauce. You will have your a$$ handed to you. I beaded in sweat on my forehead, went silent, totally nose deaf. Recovered after about 3-4 minutes. It's not hot. The sauce STINGS! It just freaking hurts.\n\nOverall had an epic time at Paulie's.",
"Casual inviting atmosphere and true northeastern hospitality. Paulie is a riot and spends plenty of time interacting with each customer, getting to know them. He promised me the best wings in reno, however I like my wings a bit more on the well done/crispy side, so I wouldn't say they were the best, but they were good enough. The hot sauce was pretty mild but look out for the mama mia sauce - yikes! I hate to say it, but the pizza left something to be desired too. Spending at least 2 weeks a year in New York, I know good pizza. This was not the delicious, crispy, flavorful sauced, oily cheese new york pizza I was hoping for. Oh well - hard to get new york pizza outside of new york. Two stars for the food and an extra for Paulie! Worth going to this place just to hang out with Paulie and his family for the evening.",
"We felt like we were in the Tenderloin but wouldn't have cared if the food was good. This is not New York pizza. The crust is too thick and tough and it's too goopy, not the proper balance of cheese,sauce and crust. The table was greasy and had crumbs on it.",
"Was excited to give Paulie's a try, always looking for a good place for food thats close to home. We ordered a personal pizza, the 10 pack of honey bbq wings and a slice of the cheesecake, all to go. Arrived and was greeted by the friendly girl behind the counter. She reviewed our order and I asked for ranch for my wings. She had told me they were 50cents each and I agreed and said i'd like 3, not realizing until later reviewing the menu that my wings shouldve already come with a side of dressing. We paid for our order, nearly $24.00 with a tip, and we were on our way! I had noticed that we had a rather large box for a 10inch pizza but didnt think much of it. We got home, excited to eat, opened all our boxes to find a poorly presented 10inch pizza in an overly sized box and chicken wings WITHOUT the celery and carrots that are suppose to be included. \n\nIts really a dinner killer to order to-go and get home with something less than what you had ordered, and knowing you were overcharged. I should have never paid $1.50 for 3 half filled ranch cups. The only reason I am giving a 2-star rating instead of 1 is because the pizza was somewhat flavorful, the wings were mediocre, and the cheesecake was creamy. We're pretty disappointed in choosing Paulie's Pizza for dinner, doubt it will ever happen again.",
"I love Paulie's Pizza!! A group of Coworkers and I go to Reno once a month. We used to hang out at the restaurant/bar at the hotel we stayed at, but new employees have made their service unbearable so we were on the hunt for a new place to unwind. Paulie's won!!! It's a small place; a modest bar and separate dining room. We've been there twice so far and can say that we thoroughly enjoyed both visits. Pizza is a tad on the pricey side. But I chalk that up to a new business trying to make sure they can survive long enough to build a bigger client base. Pizza is exactly how I love it, with a TON of cheese, nothing wrong with that! Full bar is well stocked. On our first visit we were tricked into trying the Mama Mia Wings. They're effing HOT!! But it was fun to see who would cry first. Paulie is an excellent host, and is always making sure his guests are enjoying their selves. Another big plus for me is all of the Buffalo Bills memorabilia. As a New York transplant like Paulie, it's nice to see a piece of home on the West Coast. Like I said, the only knock against it is that prices are a little steep for pizza, but the food has always been more than acceptable.",
"This pizza is exactly what I want out of pizza. Great variety, excellent taste. The people and environment are great. You must try this place! Very possibly the best in town.",
"i am only giving it 3 stars but in all likelihood go up to 4 stars after i try some of the other items and actually eat there. i had a deal chicken coupon i used but actually took the pizza back to my reno place and packed it up to bring back to the bay to eat later. i did have a meatball hero and that thing was wrapped tighter than a mummy but was good once i got it unwrapped. the place was packed saturday night when i went in but the staff is all friendly. i saw the pizza in a tray and that looked pretty good and i definately want to try that and the beef wreck(?) sandwich. the pizza was good but not great, it did have a nice thin crust but i like a little crisper and cooked a little more but its good. i previously had the chicken wings but didnt eat till the next day so it loses a little something. i definately will return and eat there so i will update my review then"
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"Awesome pizza and wings! Pizza was huge and delicious, absolutely worth every penny! Wings were full of flavor and cooked perfectly. Delivery was fast (and free after 5pm). We will definitely be going back.",
"Marcos has delivered pizzas to us a few times and they are consistently good! Quick and very nice delivery peeps. Good wings too.",
"Awesome crispy crust and fresh ingredients. This place will definitely see us again!",
"The pizza is here is great. We come to Florida to visit every year around the fall for vacation, my husband is from Jersey and I am from Texas and we both reside there. We had ordered a large pie with meatball, the crust and toppings are on point, I feel the sauce could use some work but overall very well! This is just another plus to add to our vacation while we're here and absolutely worth a try.",
"Their pizzas have a nice balance of flavors -- crusts are \"New York style\" thickness, but not doughy; toppings have good coverage; the tomato sauce leans towards marinara savoriness instead of tomato paste sweetness; the Italian sausage has a mild kick; and the cheese has a nice stringy melt. To us, the pizzas are a good value; some side items, like the breaded mozzarella sticks, are too pricey ($6.95 for six sticks? $8.95 for five or six chicken fingers? Seriously?). Food quality has been consistently good.",
"This place has great service and very nice employees. The pizza is very basic but very delicious. I ordered a pepperoni pizza and the crust soft and just thick enough to fold and the cheese was very good. Everything was cooked fresh and overall was very good.",
"Gotta say this place is pretty average. Stopped here on the way back from Egmont Key and it was dead (only one other table occupied). Pizza was greasy, cheese was just ok, crust was decent, but I did not care for the sauce (had some chunks of tomato and whatnot, which I don't like). The server was nice although she was a blatant rookie (no mistakes but she was VERY careful setting down our drinks, food, etc.). Not much else to say about average pizza, you know? Sorry Marco's, but I'm gonna hit it and quit it.",
"Marco's Pizzeria, WHITE PIZZA...........Wow!!\n\nMy wife and I own a home in Tierra Verde. \n\nI'm a Canadian, born in Toronto of Italian parents. My mother had a catering company and is an excellent Italian chef. Because of my wine importing business, I have been to Italy (and France) many times...probably 50 times, having eaten in some wonderful restaurants.\n\nMarco's Pizzeria WHITE PIZZA is of a quality unexpected from such a modest establishment. It is SUPERB. A thin crust pizza made with mozzarella, ricotta cheese, a little garlic, olive oil and basil and herbs. It is subtle and encompasses what Italian food is all about: a few fresh ingredients, judicious use of garlic (this is Italian food not Greek!!!), and constructed and cooked in such a way that the ingredients are harmonious.\n\nTheir regular tomato based pizzas are very good but the WHITE PIZZA is at another level. Enjoy",
"took baked meatballs with sausage home. a side a pasta , sauce and a salad. \n not much sauca on tha pasta, sausage was good, meatballs decent, would give 3,5 stars if I could. will try the pizza next time.",
"Being a family of six, we bought Groupons to use while down here on vacation, to save money. I have found Groupons to be \"iffy\" but I must say I was very pleasantly surprised with this meal. The garlic knots are huge and amazingly yummy. The Philly cheesesteak pizza was incredible. Even the kids' plain cheese pizza was delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy on the bottom, just like we like it. Wish we had a Marco's back at home!"
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"Very neighborhoody, with a lot of history; note the old photos of the surrounding streets on the walls. Big windows let you lean over the sidewalk and watch the activity of East Nashville's main intersection, 5 Points. Always a jovial, familiar crowd, and intriguing, friendly bartenders. The back patio is a cozy oasis, with a horseshoe pit.",
"This is the first bar i visited after moving to east nashville from San francisco. I am not going to lie, i like it, this is my new local dive bar. The service is fast and friendly, the drinks are cheap and stiff... the music selection is a internet jukebox so you get a little bit of everything... Its a simple bar for those not willing to brave the tourist traps of downtown when all you want is to have a been and relax. . . I am a huge fan of the roll up garage doors to the patio type area, I cant wait for the summer time. Hasn't got too crowded on any given night which is probably why i like it so much.",
"Ahh, 3 Crow--the hub in the wheel that is the Five Points District. 3 Crow Bar is quite literally at the exact center of the Bar Hole, making it an ideal centralized location/home base for a night of barhopping.\n\nI like 3 Crow just fine; however, the city told them \"No more rock shows without a fancy sprinkler system!\" and thus the shows were no more. I'd have to say my favorite aspect of the bar was seeing good local bands play, but with that now out of the picture, the bar still qualifies as a better-than-average watering hole. Happy hour lasts eight long hours on weekdays, and 2-for-1s are available Sundays and Wednesday evenings.\n\nTheir food is definitely too good to be considered typical \"bar food,\" but I've had occasionally wimpy portions and the service tends to be slow if you're eating. This isn't to say the servers aren't attentive--there just happens to be too few of them. The patio out back is pretty great, and a handful of other excellent bars are within walking distance. Beer selection is solid, and the crowd is typically lively and fun (though some younger patrons joke that 3 Crow is an \"old bar\"). \n\nLike Red Door, this place has an internet jukebox for your downloading pleasure, and trivia nights (Thursdays I think) are pretty fun. While it isn't my favorite bar in Five Points, it's certainly worth checking out.",
"The bar staff is kind, the food is some of my favourite, drink specials twice a week, and the place is versatile, as a nest during the winter, or a gigantic patio during the summer. Really great bartenders and cocktail servers. Bottoms up!",
"Good place to get a drink especially if the garage doors are open, otherwise it can get smoky pretty fast. The service ranges from decent (for a bar) to downright abominable.\n\nGood Happy Drink Specials... 2 for 1 Wednesdays (after 7) and all day on Sundays.\n\nThey took away my Outer Banks Pizza, a downright criminal move (considering it was my favorite thing on the menu).\n\nWhy do I give this place 4 stars? Good beer selection with a nice, laid back atmosphere. They serve food relatively late. Oh and I can walk home, if it ever comes down to it.",
"You know, 3 Crow Bar is a decent dive bar. I was in there trying to remember how the previous bar was laid out (the late, great Slow Bar), but other than that I was struck by how much it seemed the same. Not necessarily in a generic, this is another bar kind of way, but kind of like that. It's definitely relaxed and a good place to meet with friends.\n \nAs someone else said, I would recommend going when the weather is nice and they have the doors up. You can see everybody walking by while you sip your beer. 3 Crow Bar would be a good choice for drinks after work or to start the evening. Then you can just bar hop down the street. They do serve food at 3 Crow, but they have microwave popcorn on the menu as an appetizer...for $1.95, no less. I think that speaks for itself, no?",
"I am actually sad we found 3 crow on our last night in Nashville. We spent hours there, drinking way too much and indulging in some good bar food after round four. (or five....) We had a few too many Maker's Mark Mint Julep and soda, which is my new favorite drink...oh, how I wish I could get that Maker's Mark flavor here! We had a little bit of a problem getting someone to serve us, but after we asked, the service was great. We ordered a couple of pizzas, my favorite was the barbecue chicken. The turkey sandwich was good, but even better was the fact that the potato salad we ordered with it tasted just like bacon...yummy, yummy bacon. The only down part of the night was that the tables on both sides of ours complained when we lowered the garage doors. (I understand it messes up the breeze, but we only lowered them halfway, and only because it was POURING outside. We fully intended to raise them again once the rain let up, but we were getting soaked and the place was too full to get another table.) \n\nAll in all, this place was just what I wanted. It had cheap drinks, good bar food, and not too many tourists. (Just because you are one doesn't mean you want to hang out with them.)",
"3 Crow Bar is one of my favorite spots in 5 Points. It masters the casual, neighborhood bar feel. The population ranges from comfortably slow in the afternoons to crowded and lively on the 2 for 1 evenings. Speaking of which, they have 2 for 1 everything on Wednesdays, a night usually lacking great specials.\n\nThe service is friendly though sometimes slow since there are usually only two or three servers on at a time. I recommend getting seated where Jacob or Amy are working, and Brandy is great behind the bar.\n\nThey served the full menu all day (11-2) and the variety is more than you might expect from a bar. If you eat here you have to try the artichoke dip. It is incomprehensibly delicious, though a bit rough on the breath so make sure you pop a mint before talking to the cutie on the back patio.\n\nAnother great aspect of this bar is the free wireless (which I'm using right now). It can be a bit shaky at times, but this is one of the few bars in the area that offers it at all.",
"It's not the 3 Crow Bar's fault, but I just can't warm up to it the way I did the Slow Bar. They seem to have sucked all the life out of it. It has a nice outdoor patio and the food's pretty decent, but it seems either cavernous and empty or filled to the brim and obnoxious. \n\nI'm being hard on them, because it's a decent bar in a great area of town, but it just doesn't have as much soul as Alley Cat or Red Door East.",
"3 Crow is an absolutely fabulous bar. With a sign welcoming you that states, \"beer is proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy\" (words supposedly uttered by Benjamin Franklin though I doubt that), you can't help but drink when you step inside. I first fell in like with 3 crow when I realized they had a foosball table, one my favorite all time pass times. They of course also have darts, which seems to be a staple in any bar in 5 points. Their mixed drinks aren't that great but they do have a good selection of beer and for a bar menu their food is actually pretty tasty. Ok now my own huge gripe that keeps 3 crow from being one of my favorites: GROSS SMOKE EVERYWHERE. Seriously, I want to be here all the time, but I just can't stomach all the smoke."
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"Love this one and all their other locations. Great food, decent prices, and there online and now iPhone ordering abilities it's my favorite lunch spot.",
"Let's be clear about this:\n\nIs it authentic? No.\nIs it as healthy as they claim? Well, depending on how you build things, yes.\nIs it delicious? Yes.\nIs it high quality food for a very good price? Yes.\n\nChipotle be good food.",
"Love chipotle!!! I always get the burrito bowl with the black beans and rice. Top it off with some spicy barbacoa. Add some mild, medium and corn salsa. With a little dab of sour cream, guacamole and some lettuce! Yet another place where I leave totally stuffed!",
"I drive 22 miles at least once a month to chow down the burritos Love this place. Best for burritos. Huge huge burritos. Great portions, service, clean, and the guacamole is awesome!!",
"I love it! It's cheap, filling and it's delicious. The location could be a little tricky to get to, but there's a front and back parking, a front and back door so don't be afraid to go through the back door. During lunch and dinner hours it may be a little busy, and when I say busy the line may go out the door so try to stay away from those hours.\n\nMust try if you haven't already!",
"An ok Burrito shop, it's not CA or TX but it'll do if your in a pinch for a big burrito. I go there time to time, but I still miss CA's burrito madness. It's a solid 3 stars by me, locals that have not lived close to the the border would prolly give it higher.",
"Extremely disappointing this time. There was so much gristle in the beef burrito, I could not eat it. It takes me 45 minutes to get to Chipotle and I make a special trip weekly (used to be monthly.) the 1 star is for cleanliness and the guacamole is great. \nI will return though and reevaluate to see if this was just a fluke. I hope management is not trying to cut corners on quality. I would rather pay a little more and have the gristle trimmed.",
"I saw all the raves on Yelp and had to go out and try this place. \n\nThe staffs are friendly, helpful and fast. They do not skimp on meat :) I wish they keep the meat, rice and beans hotter tho. \n\nNearly $2 for guacamole is kind of a pricey upgrade.The taste was alright, nothing amazing. But just like other burrito's place, you will get very full. It was $18 for 2 entrees and 2 drinks. I thought it was a little expesive for a fast food place. \n\nI guess I was expecting more since I saw others' reviews on this place. Do not get me wrong this place is not bad at all for a chain fast food restaurant...I give it a 3 star because there is nothing special about it.",
"The place is clean, service is fast and efficient, food is all right. Chipotle is nowhere near authentic, but it's decently priced and you get a pretty good amount of food. \n\nI came with my friend today, I ordered a chicken burrito and she ordered a vegetarian bowl. The girl who made my food barely gave me any chicken at all and put way too much rice. The rice was hard as well. The girl wasn't really personable at all, but she got her job done (though she could have been a little nicer). Anyway, I won't complain about that. The person at the register was nice.\n\nI gave this place three stars because I'm just not too into Chipotle. I think there are much better places to grab lunch.",
"After having my first visit to a Chipotle in L.A. while visiting family, I was anxious to try this local store to see how it compared to the fresh flavors I found in first experience out west and subsequent visits to other stores around the country. Not too much to say about the interior of this location, as like most fast food places, they stick to the formula, and it's pleasant. Order taking was very prompt, and the food prep/delivery was lightning fast in spite of the fairly busy crowd. I've tried several different dishes, but my favorite burrito is the barbacoa, which is braised and shredded beef shoulder flavored with fresh garlic, chipotle chili adobo, toasted cumin, fresh oregano, and S&P.\n\nThe food was good, but not as flavorful as what I found in L.A. Still fresher and better than most any fast food place, though, so a good alternative when you want a quick meal. \n\nAfter followup visits to several Chipotle's in different cities around the country, I can't help comparing it to the ~10 Qdoba's I've eaten at from FL to NC and the midwest. The formula is obviously the same, but I've found I prefer Qdoba's flavors. I know Chipotle's commitment to organic and local ingredients, and their preference for meats raised without antibiotics or hormones. So I always anticipate Chipotle should wow me with significantly better flavors, but inevitably, I still end up tilting to Qdoba for my preference. The only thing I can attribute that preference to would be the seasonings they use, both which kind and freshness. Add in that Qdoba has queso, and it's always been Qdoba for the win.\n\nI'd still choose a Chipotle in a side-by-side choice with any burger joint, so they definitely succeed in that regard."
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"Just a note: When I write reviews, I'm not basing every single place on the Michelin Guide scale of greatness. I'm putting consideration into the type of establishment I visit (i.e., chain restaurant, burger joint, fine dining, etc.). No one would claim that a five star fine dining restaurant is comparable to a five star Belgian bar experience. The two just aren't the same yet they could both arguably score the same amount of stars based on what one would expect from an experience at either place. Know what I mean? \n\nThat said, Bahama Breeze is probably one of my favorite chain restaurants. I've been to the location in Cherry Hill probably 10 times or more. In the beginning, service was pretty slow and waits were long, but they have picked up over time and aren't as unorganized as they once were. \n\nFood is consistently good. I usually alternate between the grilled chicken and veggies over greens and the jerk salmon or grilled tilapia. Last night I had the jerk salmon with cinnamon sweet potato mash. Fried plantains and a big serving of mango salsa were served alongside. Yum. Their mojitos are always the same; generously sized and with enough kick to give me a buzz off of one!",
"Haven't been dissapointed yet. Everything I've eaten there (pasta jerk chix - my fave, tostones appetizer, bread, chix w/ yucca cubes, wings) has been completely delicious and worth hopping over the bridge for!! Highly recommended for a chain restaurant!",
"Everything I've had so far at any Bahama Breeze location has been great. The service can be hit or miss alot of the times but its worth it. You get enough food to last you another meal even with the lighter portion. \n\nJerk Chicken Pasta is my favorite. Tostones and Artichoke and Spinach dip are great appetizers. Their onion rings are huge so make sure you're sharing or taking some home. You have to leave space in your tummy for your actual dinner. \n\nGreat atmosphere. You really feel like you're away from the chaos and in the Caribbean.",
"I ate hear a while back and got the coconut chicken and some salad with goat cheese! It was very tasty and i would go back again! \n\nI also had some sort of lager that was very good!",
"I love this place! It's so much fun, the staff is friendly, the drinks are great, and the food is A-OK. I went in June on a warm night and met up with some friends, had some drinks at the inside bar (there's an outside bar as well with a carribean band which was awesome) and then we sat for dinner in the inside dining area. You can also eat inside or outside in the summer. We had the island flatbread w/ chicken as an appetizer and it was very yummy. I also tasted the jamaican chicken wings which were good but the dipping sauce was way too hot...I mean REALLY hot. For my entree, I had the lemon-garlic tilapia with rice. The fish was okay, rice side was great. I also tasted the smothered pork tenderloin and that was amazing. I would definitely recommend Bahama Breeze - but only in the summer and it's a great place for families, dates, friends, whatever.",
"coconut shrimp, paela, pasta w/ lobster sauce...hmmm",
"Every time my mother and I come to the mall, we come here for lunch. It is definitely one of the better chains that exist. Their drinks are their specialty. Their mojitos are really good and are only FIVE dollars! They also have a ton of frozen fruity things that are sweet and remind you of drinking in highschool. \n\nMom and I always start with the coconut shrimp which is decadent and amazing. I always get the fish tacos, and the tomatoe basil salad on the side. The tortilla soup is also really good. \n\nThe service here is really good. We always have a really good time at this location.\n\nxo",
"Yes I do like Bahama Breeze , for a chain not too bad, first opened only at night, no lunch..shortly guess they knew losing money on lunch crowd, changed it. They had crazy wait-times , so if small crowd, we look for seats at the bar.They do have extensive bar menu great drinks!!! Like their Habenero wings, Grilled, & jerk chicken.Course for my pallet , could be lot spicier, but It'll do. With big groups, just me & friend, YOU CAN Do call-ahead seating~ been great!! Their sweet potato mash-Yummy!..you can get smaller portions , too..",
"I never knew of this mouth watering place until Dec 2009. When I discovered the best spicy Habanero Wings wings known to man. I was in the area for the weekend and we decided to go here because they were open late. But to think, I was so close to going to Fridays, and then I would have never discovered this place. When you walk in, its an island vibe, from the music to the staff shirts. The staff is very friendly and more than helpful. Like I said get the Habanero Wings and the Firecracker Shrimp, it comes with this sauce that is so good. it reminds me of spicy mayo. I had the steak which was really good with the pepper jack cheese on top. My bf had the Calypso Shrimp Linguine, again really good. Drinks are great. The only complaint is that there are none in nyc, what a damn shame. I found out there is one in Wayne, NJ. It is worth the hour drive, put it that way!",
"better than i expected\n\ni actually liked this place.. didn't think i would. usually i find that places similar to this one has only great drinks and typical bland American food.\n\nyou have to get their mojito. it was superb. they have a great selection of tropical drinks and a good beer selection. its a full bar so you can practically order what you felt like.\n\nfor an appetizer, we tried the Crab Claws St. Thomas. it was a bowl of small claws in this butter/oil sauce. my boyfriend loved these but they didn't taste like crabs to me and i preferred dipping the crispy bread in the sauce than the crabs themselves. we also tried the coconut shrimp, which was my mistake. its your typical coconut breaded, deep fried \"shrimp\" which tasted more like fried dough than anything.\n\nthey have what they call their \"fresh fish of the day\" but all three times we have dined here, the fish was the same: salmon, tilapia, or mahi mahi. i tried some salmon when i was there. i was expecting it be spicy because its a Caribbean place, but it wasn't.. just your typical lemon butter sauce - but it was still cooked perfectly and tasty. my boyfriends ribs were bland and he basically ate half my fish instead.\n\non another night, we tried the Seafood Paella which i was impressed by.. the rice was delicious. the peas were fresh and still had a crunch. the scallops were small but tasty. shrimp was good.. the pieces of fish were great. i stayed away from the bits of chicken because they were overcooked and dry and i didn't care for the Spanish sausage, but im just not a sausage lover. the mussels were a different story - they were TINY and even though i had about 5 shells on my plate, most were missing the mussel meat.\n\nmy boyfriend had the steak kabob which were great. he basically ate all the steak chunks and left the grilled veggies for me. i loved the grilled mushrooms and onions and peppers. it came with rice and beans but both of us agreed it was a mushy mess.\n\ni think i would come back with a big group of friends mainly for drinks rather than food."
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"Awwww yeah! I could not be more excited about Vui's Kitchen opening in Germantown if I tried!! So, of course, when I heard they had just opened their doors in the old Cochon Butcher spot, I had to go and go immediately. \n\nWhen you walk in, you check the menu up on the wall and then order at the counter. They have small bites like lettuce wraps and summer rolls, salads, noodle or rice bowls, pho, and banh mi. The main problem you are going to have is deciding exactly what you want to get because they make everything fresh daily and everything looks and smells amazing.\n\nI decided to get the bun - noodle bowl. This is vermicelli noodles with romaine and arugula, herbs, carrot, cucumber, pickled daikon, peanuts, shallots, and fish sauce dressing. I chose lemongrass chicken as my protein. Dang, this cold noodle bowl was AWESOME. The fish sauce dressing was salty and savory and the chili sauce on the counter spiced it up to my liking. I love the julienned veggies also. I ate almost every last bite and, if I'd had a fork, I'd have gotten all of it out of the bowl before reluctantly letting them take my plate.\n\nThis place has just opened in this location (original location over in Berry Hill) but the staff seemed to be working it out. Vui herself was walking around delivering food and making sure everyone was ok. \n\nBasically, we needed this in Germantown and I am so excited. We will be here probably once per week because it is fresh, healthy, and delicious.",
"If you're looking for a lighter meal with a great atmosphere in the heart of the Germantown area than this is a great new spot. The Lemon Grass Beef Báhn Mì was a great sandwich and made for a flavorful and satisfying dinner, especially if you need a break from the heaviness of the usual hamburger and fries.",
"Great service and yummy food, and spacious...great decor inside and out. Very happy to have them in Germantown. I had the vegetarian bone broth and pork belly bao buns ...both were delicious. ....and of course the iced coffee :)",
"I have been wishing for Vietnamese food close to downtown for a lonnnggg time. So I am delighted that Vui's is now in Germantown; I rarely have time to drive out to Charlotte Pike or into East Nashville for my pho cravings. \n\nThe restaurant is set up to take orders at the counter, and they give you a number. We were able to get a table during the lunch rush, so that was a plus. Once the weather warms up, there will be several more tables outside. \n\nThe pho was good; the broth was milder than some of the other places in town. I tried the fresh-squeezed limeade, and it was delicious; tart and sweet all at once. I enjoyed my lunch, and next time I'll try different dishes.\n\nMy only complaints are that 1) the bowls are shallow, so it's not as big of a serving as most other Vietnamese restaurants, and 2) it's more expensive than the places on Charlotte Pike. There again, though, you're paying for location; I'll pony up a couple extra dollars to not have to drive so far. Honestly, I still prefer Miss Saigon and Pho VN, but this is a great alternative for when I just can't drive that far. I'm really glad they opened up such a convenient location, and I will come here often!",
"In the cool quaint area of German town off 4th street,. It has a great atmosphere. The Pho was awesome and had great flavor. The staff was a little off but it was late on the day after Xmas so I will change my review to 5 star next time I'm there if staff is more attentive and helpful",
"Delicious freshly made food daily, many healthy vegetarian and vegan options. The Coconut pudding is the best I have ever eaten. Casual atmosphere, order at the counter, good service, large portions. Highly recommend.",
"I absolutely loved Vuis when they opened in Berry Hill but the Germantown location just sealed the deal! \n\nIf you haven't been to their original location - you are in for a treat and some unreal eats - pho real! \nThey don't just serve pho. They have amazing bone broth, rice bowls, salads and my favorite - an avocado shake. \n\nTheir attention to detail, fresh ingredients, and vibrant flavors make it easy to love Vuis. \n\nTheir new location is in the old Cochon Butcher space. Their patio is somewhat enclosed and heated. Even on a 35 degree day we were able to sit outside comfortably. Their inside is spacious and well laid out. \n\nTheir fast casual approach makes this a great spot for lunch but their beer and sake sales could make this a fun laid back date night. Especially on a chilly Nashville winter night!",
"I love this place! I haven't been to the new location but will have to check it out! \n\nThe pork belly bahn mi along with the spring rolls are my go to!",
"The best, especially for take out!! We have been here at least 5 times since they opened and had the regular pho and banh mi. Both were great-- so excited to have this and juice bar close to us now!",
"This is the best Pho Place in Nashville! My friends and I go here about twice a week. Great vibe, great location, great service and healthy food!"
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"Dude these tacos are dank!!!! I've never had paratha tacos before, so it's always refreshing to see new businesses with new stuff in Santa Barbara. Still, even for the first time, I can tell these tacos will go places.\n\nGoa Taco has the vibe of Hana Kitchen, with its street food style vibe but it just turns out to be better. Way better.\n\nNow I have to talk about the taco shell called the paratha. You HAVE to try it. It's fluffy, thick, and surprisingly delicious. Think of Cong You Bing in Chinese restaurants or a fluffier style of Naan, but better. Oh yes, the tacos are huge, much more than the typical Mexican taco place in SB. I recommend only getting one because the tacos are HUGE.\n\nI got the Slow Roasted Pork Belly and the 5-Spice Confit tacos, where both use paratha shells. I loved the duck one for being cooked just right. There were so many flavors in the Duck, you could single out sweetness and spice and differentiate between the two. On top of that, it was super fresh and tender. The Pork Belly was extremely filling and I probably could have that alone and be full; it melts in your mouth like how pork belly should taste like. \n\nI think what makes the taco elevate from good to great are the rich variety of sauces. For example, the Chipotle mayo tasted very fresh. And their condiment hot Sauce is very, very spicy! Be careful, because it's hotter than sriracha and is more a pepper paste. \n\nEven though they just opened to the public today, service was on point. Everyone here seemed familiar with their roles and the food was fast! The 2 tacos came out in 5-10 minutes at most.\n\nI definitely would come again. Damn those tacos were on point.",
"great addition to downtown Santa Barbara's restaurant scene! a creative menu with many options that could be considered Asian, Indian, Mexican, fusion - something for everyone! Also great vegetarian and vegan options. Every entree and appetizer was very thoughtfully created and their presentation is on point, making sure that every dish that goes out of the kitchen looks amazing (very photogenic food - just wait until you see your friends posting about it!). I don't eat meat so the tofu banh mi and roasted squash/kale tacos are my go-to, but all the ones my friends got with meat looked awesome - big portions of the meat with tasty fresh veggies and homemade sauces. Great ambiance to sit and have a beer with friends or chow down with the family - even a few outside tables for those sunny Santa Barbara evenings. Fair pricing for the quality of the food served and the servings are hearty! Heard they will be open late so this will be the new go-to for a late night snack after hitting downtown with your friends.",
"Great as a rich paratha Taco or as a tasty fusion dish without the buttery wrap. Either way the fillings are delectable. I've already stopped in for a lunch to go and share (wow-ing the co-workers) and as a sit down supper with wine and splitting the dishes. I usually eat vegetarian and was skeptical about how good the veg dishes would be, but I have to say I was truely impressed. \n\nThe biggest challenge is choosing. too many delicious options. The guys have barely been open and I'm not sure how SB survived without them.",
"Incredible - best fusion in Santa Barbara - everything is delicious but try the lamb!",
"So happy to have stumbled on this place during its second day of business. Creative, original food prepared carefully with quality ingredients. Had the banh mi tofu taco today... and I look forward to my next visit and the opportunity to try another of their crazy-good tacos! I am stoked to have this place as a new option in Santa Barbara.",
"This place is a good cheap way to grab a decently filling fast meal. Tacos meet Indian food--what's not to love? I had heard about Gao when I was in NY, but didn't get a chance to try it so it's fun they came to SB. \n\nGao serves a variety of savory meat and vegetarian options on paratha, which can best be described as naan meets a croissant. We tried the roast pork belly and the lamb shoulder. Both were good, though the lamb shoulder was unexpectedly spicy (but not too spicy). I can't imagine eating more than one as they are pretty large, unless you wanted to sample the different flavors. Next time I am trying the paneer. They also have a beer and wine list, which is nice. Not a lot of other side available, but not sure you need them.",
"This New York arrival is interesting but still needs a bit of work. \nDisclaimer: 1st customer of the day. \n\nAs you can see by the menus, there are extremely limited choices. However there is a great variety of flavors. I got the standard chips and guacamole and that's exactly what it was, average guacamole and greasy flour chips. \n\nMy \"taco\" choice was the pork belly. It actually tasted more of carnitas as it wasn't crispy, except for the chicharron garnish that was as hard as a rock. The shell of the taco (and their spin/gimmick) is a paratha bread. Which is supposed to be a fluffy and buttery Indian Bread. They over toasted mine and the taste was of burnt butter. It did add some smokiness to the basic hunk of pork. \n\nNo condiments on the tables and none were offered. A dash of tapatillo would have come in handy. \n\nWill give another try in a while, after they're a bit more settled in a place where Taco Bell isn't considered Mexican food.",
"Awesome. What a concept, paratha bread with Asian infused fillings taco style, soooo good, I will definitely be back, my new favorite casual eateries in Santa Barbara!",
"This place is less than one week old. We'd already heard some things around town about it so decided to give it a try. \n\nThe menu is fairly small so deciding what to get was pretty easy. They have an interesting selection of fusion style tacos with a mix of flavor profiles. We chose the tofu bahn mi and the pork belly tacos. Both were delicious, and strangely, my girlfriend and I decided that we liked the bahn mi a tad more than the pork.\n\nThey have a couple of sides to choose from but we skipped those for today...they sounded good, though. They also have a few wines and beers available, though a little on the pricey side.\n\nThe cool thing is that they have a scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce that they make locally. Scotchies are the key ingredient in Jamaican jerk sauce and are hard to come by. Nice and spicy if you decide to use it! \n\nWe'll be back soon to try more of the menu. Worth checking out for sure.",
"I got the chicken chorizo taco and it was so good!! And the house hot sauce was good too! Definitely would come back"
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"Formerly \"The Grotto\" ..... Great happy hour place and good for live music on the weekends too. I'm a regular here and love the atmosphere.\n\nHowever, I have not had a meal here in a while so I can't speak for the eats",
"This is a solid place with a good happy hour. \n\nThey have a good beer selection, although not as good as isaacs, their food is lightyears better. Great decor and a good place to have drinks and have a meal. The flatbreads and truffle fries are tasty, and are half off during happy hour. \nThey also have some other good stuff like lamb meatballs, and beef shortrib sandwich but i didn't see it on the menu last time i was there. The menu does change frequently, which isn't necessarily a bad thing!\n\nI'm not sure what the previous reviewer meant about the vibe being forced, but it's pretty fun when i go there.",
"I ate here once. I will maybe eat here again. I went for food and not to hang out at a bar, so my review of this place is as an eatery (though I did wash my meal down with an Allagash White which they have on tap alongside some other choice quaffs). I ordered the beet salad and the fish tacos. I wish I had ordered 2 of each- not because they were so good, because they were so small. My server gave me prior warning by suggesting I order 3 dishes, but I was still surprised to see such small plates of food. Fortunately, I'm not fond of stuffing my face silly when I dine, though I can imagine some people may get the feeling they are being ripped off here. I kinda think, when I'm not eating in NYC, a $9 beet salad ought to fulfill a small meal requirement, as should $9 fish tacos. Where taste is concerned, I thought the beet salad was rather lovely- fresh greens and tender beets. My tacos left me wanting the fish more seasoned (and less fishy tasting) and more lime flavor in the lime cream, or served with a wedge of lime for squeezing, and at least a spoonful of seasoned rice. I thought the meal arrived a tad late, but then I feel like I'm being too picky. Besides, the servers were attentive to clearing empty plates, and filling empty glasses. The decor is historic with a modern facelift, pleasantly done, with adequately dimmed lighting. I would come here to to hang out for the bar, and maybe to try the food again.",
"I agree with Dave T. \n\nThe happy hour here is one of the best I've found in the Newtown area and I could eat the truffle fries for breakfast, lunch or dinner. \n\nThey have something like 20 beers on tap, which is enough for me. Issacs has more beer options but I've never had a good meal there.\n\nIf you haven't been to The Black Horse Tavern in the last month or so, I suggest you try the \"new\" happy hour. It runs from Mon-Sat from 5-7 pm.\n\nI really like the revolutionary vibe, too.",
"I've been here for many a happy hour and I do agree that it's not bad for drinks. However, the service is spotty unless you're sitting at the bar. They say they feature free apps during HH but it consisted of a small bowl of guac and salsa stuck on a barrel in a corner of the front bar with an ever empty plate of what looked like pita bread. I ordered the beet salad for $8 and it was a total waste. It was about 10 small bites of salad...worth half the price. If nothing else sit around and listen to the beautiful people talk about why they're beautiful.",
"Great service. Cool atmosphere. Good food. I like tapped style. Get the fries.",
"The Black Horse is a great place to come for Happy Hour and to hang out with the after-work \"professional\" crowd. The bars are classy and the food is great. The menu is always changing and they have some really interesting plates. As far as Newtown goes, this place has some of the best music. Sometimes they bring in jazz bands and other nights they bring in somebody with an acoustic guitar. Either way, it's a great atmosphere that's always full of locals and visitors alike. It has a one-of-kind ambience that shouldn't be missed if you are in the area.",
"We were here for their hurricane party in August which was the first time since the menu change. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the food. There were a couple choices I think we didn't care for but nothing that deserves a negative review. The service was great and the drinks were spot on as well. We were surprised at the crowd that arrived around nine when the dj started. We couldn't help but get up and join them. It was a great evening! We look forward to going back very soon.",
"I moved to New Town about 4 months ago and this was the first bar I went to. I've been hooked since. The happy hour is an awesome deal with great drink specials. If you are a beer drinker you will find some really awesome beers on tap. The food is what makes Black Horse stand out from other bars in the area. It's delicious, fresh, and unique dishes. As a vegetarian, I find it difficult to find places to eat but not here. A favorite of mine is the tofu tacos (that you don't have to be a vegetarian to love) as well as the amazing flat breads. I've tried a few things off of their new menu and they've all been delicious. I am here at least once a week and have told many people to try to it out. Issacs is a competitor across the way but only because of their beer selection. The environment doesn't come close and their food is not good. The only complaint I would have is that one of the bartenders was rude to my group once, but we now avoid her.",
"Very disappointed. Not at all what I expected for dinner ...yes. The happy hour is awesome, but for dinner....try Temperence House or the Brick instead"
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"OK for lunch, but as previously mentioned can quickly get smoky and crowded, and service sometimes is lacking. I *did* like going here for the bison burgers, though; just make sure you get them medium-rare or redder.",
"Pretty good food for a reasonable price. The patio was nice.",
"Our waitress was bitter and sneered instead of smiling...but that didn't make me dislike my wonderful chicken burger and sweet potato fries (YUMMM!) My bf and I also tried the baked ravioli which I heard I \"had to do\" while in St. Louis. They were super good! Clean place with TVs for sports watchers and a big patio. All in all, cool place.",
"I didn't even know they had food there! Now that I've read the other posts, I am aware. Good to know! \n\nI've been here about 6 times, but it's always been after 9pm (could explain the food ignorance). They have a nice little dance floor and the bands on Friday nights are pretty cool. \n\nIt is smoky, but when I'm dancing in a club or at a bar, I just take it as a given that I'm going to go home smelling like an ashtray. \n\nThe vodka and cranberries are pretty strong.",
"The Trainwreck Saloon is located in Westport Plaza, and has plenty of patio seating with nice umbrellas. Inside, the decor is that of a semi-classy to casual saloon/pub, complete with stained glass fixtures, lots of wood and red walls. Trainwreck was crowded the Saturday that I went, even though it was 3pm, which hints at the popularity. Once seated, we ordered the sweet potato fries and cannelloni bites to start, and I must say that they are very tasty. My husband got the triple cheese burger, and he loved it. I got the club, and it was a good club. Our waitress was very nice, and we were attended to throughout our visit. If you want a nice bar that serves good burgers and sandwiches, this is a great place to go. Trainwreck does bar food to perfection, but don't expect anything outstanding or gourmet. Some of the other patrons were very noisy, so do take that into consideration.",
"Fun place, usually really busy....packed! They have some great cover bands.. Minimal door costs and the liquors reasonably priced.\n\nVery old style taverny feeling. Two full bars, indoor and outdoor seating, stage and live music on weekends. I'll go back for sure.",
"I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the hugest fan of the nightlife in the Westport area, but this is definitely the best bar in that area. \n\nThey always have live music on weekend nights, which is really fun because there is a great dance floor. The last time I was there they had a really good cover band. \n\nIt's also really spacious with a lot of tables and seating, so you're never stuck standing up. They also have a nice bar with a decent draft selection. There are a ton of happy hour drink and appetizer specials, so this is a good place to hit up after work. They also have a really great patio that is so relaxing to sit at after a hard day's work! \n\nThe only annoying thing is that the bars close about a half hour earlier in Westport. And, this is kind of a place to watch out for creepy, staring old dudes. They occasionally pop up, so watch out. But, if you are in the Westport area this is the bar I would pick!",
"Totally different type of atmosphere than at the Rock Hill location, but not a bad bar, and considering it's in Westport (which is generally 100% not my scene) probably the best place to hang in this general area. \n\nThe music is generally pretty good here, whether it's an original band or a cover band (I especially like the guy that imitates John Mayor and Johnny Cash in the same set). Also, the prices aren't bad, the menu is decent, and the service is pretty solid. There are a lot of veggie options, so it's not a difficult sports bar for a vegetarian to eat at, though probably pretty tough for a vegan. (lots of cheese, for which I say WOOHOO!)\n\nThe outdoor seating is great, and there's a ton of indoor seating, both in at the bar and in the restaurant. If you want to sit in non-smoking, however, you have to be eating, which is a little ridiculous. Good news is, the smoking section isn't one of those cloud over your head, go home reeking of a bar, kind of smoking section. So, if you are just drinking, don't worry too much about the smoke. \n\nThe crowd is a lot of business people getting off work, but there are plenty of college kids and mid to late twenties kids just hanging out watching the Cardinal's game, so the crowd is best described as mixed. \n\nIf I'm forced to hang out in Westport, this is always going to be the place I am pulling for to hang.",
"In honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving, I would like to introduce you to the Trainwreck. \nAfter Great Aunt Toni asks for the fifty-sixth time why you aren't married, Mom has had too much to drink, the nieces and nephews are screaming they hate Turkey, Grandma's dog \"that NEVER does that\" just peed on the sofa and Dad keeps eyeing the shotgun... you need a break. And by a break I mean one extra-strength $3.00 Martini after the other, keep 'em coming.\nThanksgiving night: the boy and I crossed the road to escape and meander thru Westport, on a mission for the sort of inebriated relief only epic quantities of alcohol can bring. Behold, the Trainwreck. \n\nHere in Chicago, we dream of top-shelf drink prices like this (though most of us are transplanted from this Midwestern suburb). Hence why I wound up drunker than I have ever been in my life (Which for me means about three drinks). \n\"The one thing keeping me upright is my very realistic, mortal fear of your father.\" Said my date. Poor Guy. Live music (the singer was a bizarre love child of Fred Durst. I found this hysterical) and few more drinks helped. \nGood times and more importantly, necessary Holiday Stress relief!",
"I really like this place! The music is usually always good, and consists of cover bands. The dance floor is tiny, but that's okay. \n\nThe place gets really crowded on the weekend, so if you want a table, get there EARLY. \n\nI took off one star because not only are the bartenders unfriendly, the waitresses are SLOOOOOW."
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"Last night, my wife and I decided we needed to treat our kids to a food adventure. I had noticed this place next door to the Hot Shots (my understanding is that Hot Shots is the low rent version of Hooters - to which all I can say is YOW!) and was curious. The space was pretty straight forward, with straight back wooden chairs and plain tables. The sushi was respectable. We had a couple of rolls and several pieces of nigiri followed by a bento box that we all shared. The bento box teryaki dinner was a great value. You get a good helping of chicken, fried rice, a couple pieces of sushi, salad, tempura and miso. Very good tempura, but I didn't care for the rice. It tasted like they had seasoned it with Mrs. Dash's season powder or something. All in all, it was mixed result for the kids (miso = yes, sushi = no) but a thumbs up for Sake. We'll return.",
"Prices are great here, and the sushi is even better. They have this panko bread crumb topping for many of their rolls that is unique and uber-tasty.\n\nThis place is rarely crowded, so the service is usually very solid.\n\nOne of the few places that still give you salad and miso soup with your meal without cost.\n\nOne of my favorites!",
"We have been to dozens of sushi places in the greater STL area and this is at the top for us! We moved to O'Fallon a year ago and were disappointed with the mass amount of chain restaurants and little of anything else. Sake Sushi was one of our first dining destination and we were pumped! Sushi is always fresh, diverse menu at great prices. If you leave in the area there is absolutely no reason to drive to downtown STL to Wasabi or Drunken Fish (althought both are very good) because Sake is better, closer and cheaper.",
"Good sushi. Good service. Pricing and quality was comparable to Sushi Tatsu, just up the road. Nicer ambiance than Sushi Tatsu.",
"One of my favorite sushi rolls...sweet wasabi roll!!!",
"It's ok. I mean, these restaurants are a dime a dozen...if you've been to one, you've been to them all. The food was ok, the service was mediocre, the hibachi chef was borderline impressive. There's just nothing about this place that leaves me wanting to go back. As with all hibachi grills, the price is higher than the quality and quantity of food.",
"I love this place! Sashimi is always fresh and yummy! I love getting a boat load of fish delivered to my table :) The sushi chefs are awesome and service is usually good.\n\nWe go here a lot!",
"Great service, super yummy food. Never seems to be very crowded, we are always seated quickly and served right away as well. Everything we've tried has been very tasty.",
"This is my favorite sushi spot in the metro-east. It's not terribly expensive- you most certainly get what you pay for and more. Your meal comes with salad and miso soup, and if you order more than one roll of sushi, it will most likely arrive to your table in a boat.\n\nThere are so many different kinds of rolls that you will need at least 10 minutes to decide what to order. What makes it even more difficult is that everything I've ordered here is decorative, unique, and delicious. Sashimi can get expensive, but that's expected with sushi restaurants in the Midwest. \n\nThe restaurant is always clean, and the decor is modern and unassuming.\nAt my last visit, we badgered our waitress with various questions, but she proved to be very knowledgeable, even though she eventually admitted that she was new. \n\nAlso, they recently changed their menu a little bit and added green tea ice cream and some other desserts. Not that it matters. You won't make it to dessert. \n\nFinal word: bring your appetite, and try the green mussels.",
"Awesome! Super fresh sushi. This is by far, the best sushi in the Metro East. Two definates to try are the \"Red Dragon Roll\" and the phenominal \"Volcano Roll.\""
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"Prices are comparable to other Mexican restaurants. Bar is nice and offers 8 beers on draft. Tvs in the bar.",
"Great Lunch Deal & fantastic service :\n\nFour of us met for lunch today.and we talked about appliance's...\nWe all agreed this place is FANTASTIC ... And the price is even better..\nTwo of us had the Lunch Fajita , plenty of food , so much that we had to get \nto go boxes....\nAll four of us were very happy with our meal.\nThe service is great, our waiter was William and he kept our tea glasses full and the chips flowing with salsa...\n\nThe Lunch Fajita was $8.09 with tip $10 that is a great deal for a Two Hour Lunch...\n\nThis is a place we will be going back to many times, and we recommend you also head on over and give them a try...\n\nThanks William for a great Two Hour Lunch adventure, see you soon...",
"This pains me to write this because I desperately wanted a restaurant to do well in this location. But, I simply didn't care for Las Fuentas' food. The salsa is very bland, chips are just store bought and the rest of the food was just fair. Yes, it was edible but again bland. \n\nThe decor is really nice, lots of Mexican tile and stone. Very pretty without being gaudy. The server was nice but they over charged us for a couple of items. I ordered water but was charged for iced tea. My hubby and I ordered fajitas for 2 and we were charged extra for sour cream even though it came on the plate without us asking for it. The server did remove both items when we asked but I thought it was a little strange. \n\nThey've only been open for a few weeks so I'm hoping things will improve, drastically. I will give it another try. I want to see how the margaritas taste and I'd like to try other menu items. Hopefully I can improve my review next time.",
"Las Fuentes is a festive, new Mexican restaurant located in a strip mall at the corner of MacKenzie and Heege Rd in Affton. They serve an Americanized version of Mexican food (lots of cheese, and fried tortillas, etc). Prices are a tad higher than your average mom and pop shop, but lower than your average corporate run Mexican restaurant. The servers are friendly, but they seem a little understaffed for the size of the restaurant. The menu is a little busy and not organized in a user friendly way, but there are lots of photos of the food, which helps. You have to ask for water. The chips are good when warm, but just okay when they cool off. The salsa isn't spicy, but it tastes fresh and homemade. I had the shrimp taco dinner ($12.25) and the portions were very generous. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and I left full. This meal can easily be split. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. I would like to see a few menu options with fresh avocado instead of guacamole, but I'm glad they make their guacamole in house. Overall I had a good experience and the food came out fast. I still love authentic style the best.",
"My second visit was a happy hour with co-workers. We sat in the bar and the food and drinks were great! Salsa was so much tastier, lots of flavor and the appetizers shared by our group were hot, fresh and large. \n\nAppetizer prices are very reasonable. They also have daily drink specials. Today the Las Fuentas margarita was on special which is a Cadillac margarita with top shelf tequila and Grand Marnier. Umm, hello!! Yummy!! Salty rim, wedge of lime and I was in heaven. So glad I gave Las Fuentas another try. \n\nBartender served us, she worked her butt off and did an excellent job with our large party! We will be back!",
"Made a first time visit and will not go back. The food does not taste authentic. I had a beef and chicken burrito. They were large but not very tasty. The predominant taste was sodium, and not much else. The chicken filling was \"so salty\" I could not even eat it! To me there is just something missing, lack of flavor, perhaps a different sauce, or a few vegetables could be tried. The chips and salsa just average.",
"I have been to Las Fuentes in Florissant before, but, this is the first time I tried the Arnold location. We went on a Thursday evening after 8pm, not many tables occupied but that was okay with me, it looked as if a huge party with a few children had just left. Thursday has a margareta special which i did not order this visit. I ordered the chicken chimichanga with rice & beans. The chicken & rice was awesome but the beans tasted a bit off like they were from a can or turned rancid. My friend ordered a steak chimichanga with sauteed mushrooms & onion on top. OMG! that tasted so good. I will order this next time with chicken instead of steak. He also ordered a bowl of shrimp soup. now when he ordered it he did not think it was a meal in itself. The bowl was HUGE!!!! It was also served with a full plate of rice which he mixed into the soup. The soup had a bunch of veggies & shrimp in it. Well worth the price. The chips & salsa were a bit dull, salsa was on the watery side & the chips were cold. Our server was very attentive & let us know that he even had a to go container for the soup. We will definitely return.",
"Was here for lunch, for the lunch $4.99 special \nWhen order was delivered wrong food on plate, told waiter, he brought correct food, when bill came they wanted to charge $5.99 I questioned this and got a rude Well\nOK from the waiter, look at your bill total...\nMy wife and I will not spend our $$$ at this \nthis place, This situation was totally uncalled for, get rid of waiters with an attitude and treat your customers with respect when YOU make a mistake!!!",
"Just tried take-out from Las Fuentes Affton. I won't make that mistake again. The food was horrible, my beef burrito was extremely salty and the chicken chimmichanga was tasteless. We live close but will not waste our money again.",
"Big menu with lots to order. You can tell the servers seem a little new but the menu is so big that there's something you'll like! I don't recommend getting the stuffed peppers though because it was all cheese and not enough meat . But everything else has tasted good! Their Jell-O shots are really strong!"
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"Simply the best japanese sushi buffet ever. They offer all kinds of japanese food. Sushi, of course, sashimi (during dinner), other various japanese foods/soups, and a hibachi grill. Great quality food. Lunch is $14.50 during the week, $16.50 during the weekend and holidays. Dinner is $25.00 during the week, $27.00 Fri-Sun and holidays.",
"Sushi... buffet.... heaven.\n\nSeriously, this is the place for a quality sushi binge. Wonderful enormous Japanese buffet full of fresh sashimi and other yummy fixings. I know what you're thinking... It's a buffet, how good could it be? I swear the quality is awesome. Quality sushi and buffet all in one sentence. \n\nIf this were located in the SF bay area, it would have lines and waits up the wazoo.",
"Excellent by buffet standards. Great variety and looks pretty fresh. The sushi and sashimi had all the classics and some new tastes. A teryaki station was also nice. They even got creative with a jellyfish salad and wasabi ice cream. The staff was very helpful, they even let us come back after closing to look for my friend's glasses (it turned out he left them in the car). The prices are reasonable and as an added bit of comedy- they charge children by height.",
"A pretty nice selection of food for a sushi buffet. If you are looking for a split combination of cooked food and sushi, this is a good compromise. Whether you are in the mood for sashimi, rolls, seaweed salad, miso soup, or hibachi or teriyaki anything, there's something for everyone. And I always have to save room for dessert! It is pretty pricey, but I guess that's expected for a seafood buffet. The best deal is the lunch price, which you practically get the same amount of food but for half the price.",
"Best sushi buffet. Hands down, the large selection and freshness are a huge plus! I do not eat any fish or seafood and I love this place. There is a selection of vegi sushi and some Chinese dishes as well on the hot buffet bar, not to mention the Hibachi & oodon (udon?) noodle stations. Their dessert buffet is nice as well, with a selection of mini cakes and fresh fruit, green tea or black bean ice cream, as well as a crepe station over by the Hibachi! It is a little pricier but with all the selection and quality it is worth the trip.",
"I absolutely love this place. For what you spend on 3 rolls taking out somewhere, you can have an entire meal with a huge selection. I adore suchi and sashimi so this place is perfect. However, there is an entire hot buffet bar, a hibachi station, and delicious appetizers. It's completely worth it.",
"I just started eating sushi about 6 months ago...I started out slowly; trying only the ones that didn't look like they were still swimming in the sea. I tried ebi; then California roll; and then the rest is history. A friend of mine recommended Mikado saying it was probably the best sushi place he has ever eaten. What did I know? I had nothing to compare it to. So I tired it and I was hooked. The display of items, the cleanliness of the restaurant, the variety of choices-Japanese, Chinese and ever \"ese\" you could imagine; plenty of seating, friendly waitstaff ..all in one place and all at a reasonable price for all you can eat. \n\nLunch prices during the week are $15.00 for all you can eat; Dinner is $26 during the week and slightly more expensive on the weekends. They also have reduced children menu prices. So bring your appetite without breaking your bank...this is definitely one to experience.",
"If you are looking to stuff yourself on inexpensive Sushi or are just in the mood for a huge variety of Japanese/Asian food, you can't go wrong for your money.\n\nHowever, if you are serious about Sushi and want higher quality and don't mind paying a much higher price for it, go to Blue Fin a few miles down the road on Germantown Pike.",
"Minado is tasty and affordable by Japanese buffet standards. If you're not religiously into sushi, this place might not be worth the dinner price; their lunch price may be more palatable. Their sushi is a step above Chinese buffet sushi and (definitely) supermarket sushi. Want quantity (they have 40+ varieties of sushi and sashimi) over quality, come here. On the bright side, the cooked foods are well-prepared, and the salad selection is superb: try the beef teriyaki, the seaweed salad and the various seafood choices.\n\nI've been here several times for lunch and dinner with friends and family. The first time I dined here (a week after their grand opening), my friend saw something gross in her seafood, and had her meal comped by a manager. Even after that setback, we still come back, and none of us have gotten sick yet. Worth a try if you're in the area!",
"Fresh, Appetizing, Neat, and Clean.\n\nMinado is a bit expensive for a buffet style, but worth it for the average Japanese buffet. It is not strictly sushi, has a lot of other different foods there, such as hibachi style, unlimited sashami and shrimp cocktail, etc. There is many, many varieties of sushi there and are all amazingly fresh, and appetizing. The workers make them quick and on the spot, and still find time to keep the place looking clean. \n\nYou won't regret it, and will get your money's worth.\n\nThe few times I have been there, there was never a wait, and always had a ... SUNNY server. (That is the best way how I can describe her.) She was wonderful."
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"I have been to the one in Lawrenceville, NJ and I loved their buffet lunch, so I decided to try the dinner menu at the Wilmington, DE location, located on Kirkwood Hwy.\n\nI love good Indian food and this is very good Indian food.\n\nLoved the food, ambience, decor and service.\nPrices were decent for considering the service and decor.\n\nBest Basmati rice I ever had.\nLoved the Chicken Tikka Masala and Mixed Tandoori Grill.\nI also had the Mango Lassi.\nOnion Kulcha and Paratha was light, fluffy and delicious even the next morning.\n\nHighly recommended! Will be back again.\n\nBecareful! The food is so good that overeating is a likely possibility. That is the only reason why I don't go more frequently.\n\nEnjoy!",
"This is an apparent offshoot of restaurants with the same name in New Jersey and Fort Washington, PA. Perhaps they are franchising - whatever. Doesn't matter. Best Indian cuisine around, period. Beautiful dining room with a variety of seating - romantic booths, regular tables, etc. The food is just outstanding, with excellent (read: non-grisly) cuts of chicken, appetizers that don't seem like they were just microwaved, and very yummy chutneys. They have a full bar, with some interesting cocktails. This is also a Dividend Mileage place for US Air, if that means anything to you. We'll be there tonight for our anniversary, since we had our wedding night dinner at the Fort Washington location.",
"I just moved here from San Diego, where I frequently eat at Indian food restaurants and make it at home. This place was great. We had the Bindi Masala (okra), Vegetable Makhani, Chicken Biryani, and Garlic Naan. All of them were delicious! The naan was very soft and had lots of garlic. Mmm. \n\nI have noticed that Indian Restaurants here tend to use a little more oil and butter than the places in California. This restaurant did not use as much, except maybe in the Bindi Masala.\n\nThe servers were kind and attentive. They even showed us around the rest of the restaurant, should we decide to have a party there - this is probably because we were looking around as we were leaving! :)",
"The food here is very good. I especially recommend the lunch buffet. They have a very good variety of foods to try and the prices are quite reasonable. The dinners are also very good and they will tailor the spiciness to order. If you like it extra-spicy you have to ask. I think they have a tendency to cut back on the spiciness for American palates.",
"A couple of disappointing dishes from this place have really made it unlikely that we will go out of our way to this place. Some of the chicken dishes were made with dark meat, which was greasy, so ask what you will be getting. Just generally, the small flavor touches that used to separate this place from others were not there any more.",
"This place has great ambience. But the food is not good. The food is very weird. Like it's from a place that borders pak, afghan and india (th truth is the three countries don't share a border) the food is as unreal. Lot of heavy cream and colors. The prices are too high. I guess they charge for the ambience. I have heard a few folks praise the food here. My guess is they haven't tried true indian food! Here is a tip: if after you eat at an indian restaurant you feel full and sleepy. It's not good indian food. Indian food made with good oils and clarified butter will not make you feel too stuffed or heavy.",
"I wish I had the ability to give no stars because this was a terrible experience. Initially the service was alright till they totally forget that you exist. I must have waited over half an hour to get some Naan. Funny thing was, I gave my order to two different people, but I never actually received the bread. The automatic 18% gratuity added on to the bill was also a weird touch on their part. Food was standard for any Indian restaurant. This was my second time here, and the first time was not the best experience either but I wanted to give them a second shot.",
"My family and I had been going to Palace of Asia for a long time. The food had always been good. There was occasionally an off night. The last time we went the food was really NOT good at all. Even the naan wasn't good. We had taken the food out and I called them as soon as I got home. The gentleman who answered the phone said they would compensate me with another meal....but instead they continued to say they would call me back and did not. I followed up and they continued to lie to me repeatedly, saying a manager would contact me in the morning ...this went on for a couple of days. ( I was as cordial and polite as possible during this exchange) Then when I insisted on speaking to someone who cared they connected me with a manager who again insisted he would have a conversation with me...in the morning!!! Needless to say they consciously did not call back. The food was bad the last time anyway and at first I just wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt, and try it again..... NO WAY NOW. They were extremely rude and dishonest...service is everything. I wasn't trying to get something for free, but for $58. take out if you're unhappy someone should at least listen.",
"These guys have improved. Not sure if they have a new chef. I like this place from over a year a ago. Their weekday buffet lunch is good. Except their chicken tikka masala. I get a feeling they recycle their left over tandoori chicken in this dish. It leaves a bad taste in your mouth. But the other dishes are good!",
"This Restaurant is wretched!!! Absolutely the WORST Indian food I have ever had in my life and at the most exorbitant prices. Lamb was old and over-cooked. Lamb Pasanda was simply Lamb Curry for $1.00 more. These people should be ashamed of themselves. I am ashamed that this restaurant is operating in my state. If you are even considering sampling the food at this establishment, I suggest you grab a garden shovel, go out into your backyard and shovel a pile of dirt into your mouth... no doubt you will have a more satisfying dining experience. I will NEVER order from this place again! Heinous is not strong enough a word for how truly awful this experience has been!"
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"China Wok is \"simply the best\"! The food is superb, lots of flavor. The owner is an absolute delight and knows all of her customers. They offer a lunch buffet during the week and a dinner buffet on Friday's and Saturday's. The restaurant is always very clean anytime I have been in there. The only con is that they accept cash only, but it is without a doubt definitely worth it. I highly recommend China Wok.",
"Take out place with table service-very mediocre-cash only-small buffet available for lunch",
"The last time I set foot in here was a couple years ago; however, when I walked in to have dinner with my mom the other night, the owner greeted us like we had never left! She immediately came over to our table and started talking with us.\n\nPlus when she brought out the dry noodles to munch on, she remembered our love for duck sauce and we each got our own bowl ful!\n\nWe both ordered Egg Drop Soup and Chicken and Broccoli steamed with pork fried rice. The Egg Drop Soup came out pipping hot and had an abundance of noodles! The chicken with broccoli was excellent; the chicken actually still had the texture and taste of chicken (unlike some other chinese places I've been to!) and the broccoli was still crisp and not overcooked.\n\nThere's a buffet option there as well, but if you tend to crave chinese on the later side like me, it will probably be closed.\n\nIt's a great place to try out if you're in the area!",
"After my disappointing trip to Win Wah, I decided a trip to China Wok would be just what I needed to turn my night around. \n\nSure enough, Audrey was her chipper self and did my substitutions and got my sauces right without me saying a word, even though its been a few months since my last visit.\n\nPretty cool, you can tell that she really takes pride in her customer service and that is a rare find.",
"We were looking for a good local fast food Chinese restaurant- not the real stuff but something quick. We have seen this place before in passing but never gave it a thought because it's hidden in a plaza and doesn't look too interesting from the outside. After reading some Yelp reviews we decided to give it a try. It's one of the busiest places ever for take out! I couldn't believe the line/wait. We ordered over the phone and were told half an hour and when we got there half an hour later we had to wait another 20 min. There were a few people sitting and eating but looked like mostly take out orders. I was hoping the wait was worth the time, but I'm not 100% sold. The cashier was really nice and apologized for the wait and the food was good but not the best. \n\nWe ordered the egg foo young, beef chow fun (flat noodles) and egg roll. The egg foo young was good but the sauce was lacking flavor. The patties were well made with a fair amount of shrimp. It was almost too gelatin like too. The noodles were also bland and not exciting. Egg roll was typical and not memorable. I still give 4 stars because I am willing to try again and it wasn't that the food was bad....it just wasn't as good as I imagined. After waiting in that line I was expecting a lot and didn't get it, but I'm hopeful.",
"Ok I have to admit, I had no to low expectations when it came to finding decent Chinese food in Oaks, PA. But Steve really had a hankering for Chinese. So we found this place that was recommended and rated pretty highly by fellow Yelpers. And yes the address is wrong and I did point this out to Audrey, our waitress. She is the complete opposite of what you would expect from a small Chinese restaurant all in the good way. She's attentive, cheerful and very knowledgeable of the menu. Oh, and the correct address to the China Wok is 2624 Egypt Road, Norristown, PA.\n\nWe didn't know what to expect so we asked her for her recommendations. She asked us what our preferences were and she recommended the General Tso (made spicy) and the Sprimp and Chicken in Garlic Sauce. We ordered both and ordered a side of Boneless Spare Ribs (can't resist ribs). One thing we noticed was the number of people who walked in to pick up their carry outs and Audrey knew them by first name. \n\nWhile we waited we crunched on some fried crispy chips and sweet sour sauce. Very good. It was crispy and freshly made tasting. Then she surprised us with spring rolls on the house. Very nice surprise and it was so very good. So crispy and so flavorful with the sprimp inside. Yum!! Then our boneless spare ribs arrived on the table with a couple of slices of lemon wedges. Hmmm That was a new touch. So, we squeezed some lemon juice on a few pieces and OMG it was awesome! We squeezed the rest of it on the entire dish. That was delightful! The ribs weren't dry and chewy. And it didn't have that \"been sitting in the fridge for months and reheated\" taste to them. And the spare ribs portion size was huge! More like an entree size. \n\nThen came our actual meals. The General Tso here is by the far the best one we've had in a very very long time. Maybe ever! It was fresh and super crispy. The chicken wasn't chewy and none of that old chicken taste. The sauce was great too. The broccoli was crunchy so if you like your veggies cooked through make sure you let her know, but we love our veggies crunchy. We couldn't believe it. The chicken and shrimp in garlic sauce was good. Not as good as the BSR or the GT but it was very good. Dessert is free. Audrey reminded us several times and made sure we left some room for ice cream.\n\nWeird side note: If you love chili oil, make sure you ask them for it. The chili oil is really good here and they make their own. It's better than anything I've found and definitely has a kick!\n\nOK. Why 4 stars? Only after our meals did we realize that they do not accept credit cards. Thankfully there was a bank machine nearby. I would give them 5 stars when they start accepting credit cards and keep up their current cooking standards.",
"Great food and very friendly/helpfull staff. Definitely recommend this place. Audrey is always super friendly/nice especially if you are a repeat customer like I am (In other words great customer service and greay lunch buffet). It can be very, very busy on Friday/Saturday nights and occasionly during the lunch hour(12-1), but it is definitely worth the wait (Especially if you like to substitute sauces, etc). Cash only FYI.",
"One of the best Chinese-food places in the area. That being said, I gave it 3 stars. Most of the entrees are good, but not great. Better than the other places in the area though. The staff is great, and the service has always been good when I've been there. \n\nI really like their General Tso's chicken, and my girlfriend likes the Chicken Chow Mein.\n\nThere are some definite downsides to this place. They don't deliver. This would be unacceptable, but the food is superior enough to their competition that they can get away with it. It's cash only, which I never remember until I get to the parking lot to pick up the food, then I have that moment of panic when I check my wallet. I guess that's more of a problem with me though...\n\nThe buffet they have on certain nights is underwhelming. Not a big selection, and the times I've had it I've only liked a few of the items they had out. \n\nIn the end I still recommend China Wok. If you are in the area and want Chinese food, you can't beat it.",
"If your looking for delicious Chinese take out this place is it! I've eaten here several times with my friends and family. I love the General Tso's Chicken, it's cooked and seasoned to perfection. Nice and crispy as you bite into it. Chicken is always moist never over cooked or dry like many take out joints. Audrey, the cashier who is always there is the most friendliest person I've met at a Chinese take out. She remembers customers by name, and eve offers free things sometimes! (soda, ice cream, fried wonton chips). If this place was closer to me, I'd go here more! Oh yeah bring $$$, they don't take credit, I had to pay in quarters from the car...fail!!",
"I found this place next to the Giant close to where I currently live. I thought what the heck I will try it. The service is shockingly amazing. The owner lady is super nice and tries to remember everyone's name. She even throws in a drink or an egg roll for free to be nice. A few things to note: the owners are super nice, the place is spotless and the food is very good. Their Hunan chicken is awesome!"
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"My friend and I came in for the soft opening and were very impressed with the friendliness of the staff. It kind of has a coffee shop feel to it with its simple menu and decor. You place your order at the counter where you are given a number and then take seat. There are two cute, little patios along with the regular indoor seating. This place has a lot of potential. Vet glad to have them in our neighborhood!",
"What a great addition to the area. We come by here every so often to visit the cats at the Cat Shoppe right down the street. I cannot remember what was once in this location, but they've remodeled & popped in a fresh and fast Vietnamese restaurant. I was lucky enough to be a guest during the soft open & was impressed with not only the flavor, but the freshness of the ingredients. \n\nLocated at the corner of Bransford Avenue & Heather place, right near Thompson lane, you'll find this little gem. They're added a patio to the front & back of what once was a home (many moons ago). The owners also own Juice Bar which is located right next door. The menu has Vietnamese staples and enough options to not make you feel overwhelmed. I picked the Còm (rice bowl) which consisted of Jasmine brown rice with romain, arugula, cucumber, picked diakon & carrots, fresh herbs, shallots, scallion oil and Vui's dressing ($8.95). You're able to pick which protein you want, & I picked the five spice shrimp (+2).\n\nThe service was friendly & the food came out quickly. We also tried some of the summer rolls which were great, & the lotus salad. Everything here just tastes like it was picked out of the garden. On the walk up to the front, they've got raised boxes for planting, no doubt they'll get a lot of use this year. \n\nThe decor is fun & hip. I like the color scheme & the IKEA type light fixtures. My only qualm about inside is that the dining area is a little cramped. If everyone is seated, it's hard to get out or maneuver around. I guess this is why they've got some seating on the front porch & the back covered porch. \n\nThe rice bowl is a good portion for the price. I love brown rice, but I know some think that it can be chewy, this wasn't the case. The sauce that came with the bowl was sweet & spicy. I put a little of the heat from the sauce on the table in the bowl as well. For the 2 dollar up charge, you get 5 nice sized shrimp that I cut up into ten pieces. For my drink I got the ginger lemonade ($3.95), & like the rest of the meal, it was refreshing & tasty. They've got a coconut pudding that looked near but I was stuffed & didn't try it. Next time!",
"I was originally going to give it only 3 stars, perhaps because I'm a Vietnamese and know how authentic Vietnamese food should taste. But overall, this new restaurant is a nice place.\n\n-Service: 4/5. Staff are friendly. Food came out pretty slow but it was during their grand opening and they were busy. The owner came out and chatted with us several times. \n\n- Ambience and interior design: 4/5 the restaurant is small but I love their style. On the walls they hang iconographics of different items on the menu with their ingredients and Vietnamese names. The color scheme is very nice. I like their spoons because they are the exact ones I used at home lol. Also, you can see the kitchen and observe them making food through the order counter. \n\n- Price: 2.5/5 Ehhh really 9 bucks for a sandwich? And 8 bucks for a small bow of beef salad is really pricey for this kind of restaurant. I could easily find a better place with more reasonable price. Their portion of the Pho is also smaller than most Vietnamese places I have been to.\n\n- Food: 3/5. Our group ordered beef pho, beef salad, lemongrass pork banh my, sugarcane juice, and avocado smoothie. I was really disappointed at the sandwich. It was cold, the bread wasn't cripsy, and the meat was too fatty. But more important, I didn't feel the flavors of different ingredients were blended together. It was instead like eating different dishes at the same time. \n\nThe pho was decent. My friends said the beef was tender but the broth was plain and its sweetness came more from sugar than from simmering bones. For Pho, broth is extremely important and it decides whether you sucessfully cook it. \n\nThe avocado smoothie tasted very wholesome and rich, and not too sweet. I also like the sugarcane juice and feel so glad to finally find some place that has it here.",
"Vui is the best. Great little Vietnamese spot...it's quick and easy. The food is fresh and tasty!",
"Cute/fun little place in the Berry Hill area. I don't think it truly deserves 4 stars right now (our service was hella slow) but apparently it just opened, so I'll assume they get those kinks ironed out soon. I had the noodle bowl. It wasn't the tastiest dish I've ever had, but I have to believe it's because they don't put a lot of \"extras\" in their dishes. They stress that they don't put additives or preservatives or anything in their food, and to their credit, the dish tasted straight out of the garden. I would consider going back and trying something else, but I'm not dying to.",
"Probably the best pho I've have in Nashville. Great noodle bowl as well. Took a bit to get our food, but worth the wait.",
"It was smoking good, very, very fresh tasting and refreshing, just what we need for the summer heat. I had the vermicelli noodles with lemongrass chicken and the summer rolls, excellent! Bad news is its probably going to be Hattie B's crazy busy, line out the door by the time I left at 11:30! Staff seemed to be well trained and working well the 1st week of operation.",
"Great new place! You should go! I give this 5 stars for service, quickness, friendliness, cleanliness, and vibe. I give them 4 stars for food. Our food came out very quickly, and though my order was wrong, they apologized and immediately put in an order for my correct dish without hesitation. My correct dish came out promptly. During my short wait, they brought out a complementary appetizer for our table for the \"inconvenience\" which was thoughtful and generous. The pho was very tasty, though not quite to the top of the stack compared to two other restaurants. For being this dialed in during their second week, I'm still impressed and have no doubt their food will move from a 4 to a 5 stars this summer. Absolutely check them out and support Nashville's new great restaurants!",
"Customer service was good, place was nice and clean, avocado smoothie was delicious ...but the main thingto comment on still is the food... For that I gave 3 stars because I wasn't impress at all ... Somewhat kind of disappointed because I was really looking forward to it! Pho was so ..so plain ...I guess while they r trying to fit it more into American taste, it lost its authenticity!",
"Vui's is delightful! Still a significant lunch line around 2p on Saturday, but our food came out in about 10-15 minutes. It's a petite place; despite the crowd, we were able to get a table no problem. Really cute/fresh branding- could totally see it being franchised!\n\nOrder and pay first style establishment, so you can leave whenever you're done.\n\nWe went for the Chicken & Cabbage Salad, Pork Banh Mi, and Chicken Rice Bowl.\n\nThe Banh Mi was off the chains! The French bread was so soft with just the right amount of interior toasting, significant portion of protein like I've never gotten on Banh mi, and delicious flavoring in the condiments and garnishes. Highly recommend.\n\nThe rice bowl was a refreshing dish and the chicken was spot on - so tender and moist! Great for a lunch dish.\n\nThe chicken & cabbage salad was not my favorite, but others loved it! The coriander was maybe too much for me. A lot of green in there with the shredded chicken.\n\nWill definitely be back and probably will be doing takeout here, too. Fairly standard prices for local establishment fast fresh style dining. Absolutely worth checking out."
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"The location near Borders bookstore:\n\nI frequented this Blenders and the one in back of UCSB on Pardall Rd. in Isla Vista (http://www.yelp.com/biz/vmq2cm0Ayol4toVsL4dZfA?hrid=RWr69GKj7p23q1PluRmSnQ). Choose Blenders over Jamba Juice.\n\nRecommended: any Citrus flavors, Pina Colada, seasonal specials (for example, Pumpkin Pie in the Fall).",
"A local favorite! Blenders in the Grass is a perfect alternative for when you're sick of Jamba Juice. The concept is similar but I think Blenders has a more creamy, smoothie taste whereas Jamba Juice has more of a tangy, fruity taste. \n\nAll the smoothies are 24oz. and come with a free Super supplement or 2 Single supplements. My favorite flavor by far is the Strawberry Colada which is made with pineapple juice, strawberries, coconut, pineapple sherbet and ice milk. But really, all of the flavors are delicious. If you manage to do the impossible and can't find something on the menu you'd like to try, that also offer a Build Your Own Blender option where you can choose any ingredients for your smoothie. They also offer juices and Wheat grass shots. \n\nSomething else worth mentioning is that they can make any smoothie non-dairy by substituting a soy base. At about $5 per smoothie, it is a tad pricey, but worth it for a nice cold treat on a warm Santa Barbara day.",
"Love Blenders! I am a total fan of the milk-based smoothies....they use ice milk and it provides for a very creamy feel....try the red banana (straw/banana) and blue banana (blueberries/banana)....the other fruity smoothies are great too.....just very creamy and very smooth. Jamba is good, but feels much more sugary and kinda seedy at times and sometimes not blended very well unless you're lucky. Blenders makes a more natural tasting smoothie, which I appreciate. The last time I was here it was cheaper for a 24 oz. than Jamba. If I could choose to go to either Blenders or Jamba...I would go with Blenders.",
"i used to think jamba was better than blenders but boy was i wrong! i've converted to being a blenders lover. some of their flavors are too tart for me, but thats just preference. \n\ntropical mango and tropical guava are my favs for the fruity menu. i was a little skeptical of the peanut butter when i first saw it, but as soon as i tried it i fell in love with it. \n\na cool thing is that they always have cool new seasonal flavors.",
"I'm not generally a fan of smoothies because they pretend to be a LOT more healthier than they are. Most smoothies at Blenders use frozen yogurts, sorbets, and fruit juices, which adds a lot of unwanted fat and calories. In a single serving, you can be drinking up to 500 calories; thats more than two McDonald's burgers!\nHowever, you can substitute to make it healthier. I get the Blue Banana with protein after my 10+ mile runs, and I find it to be delicious.\nBasically, you need to be careful what you order, because not all smoothies are healthy",
"Blenders in the Grass is my all-time favorite smoothie place. It puts Jamba Juice and Robek's to shame. They stick with simple flavors and high quality ingredients. If only they'd expand beyond Santa Barbara County.",
"YUM!!!!!\n\nI haven't lived in Santa Barbara in years, but I still remember the Strawberry Colada. In the years since I moved away, whenever I've had the opportunity to drive through Ventura or Santa Barbara county, I seek out the nearest Blenders. It's. Just. That. Good.\n \nWhen I lived there there were only a few locations. Now there are Blenders in Camarillo, Montecito, Oxnard...clearly its caught on. Jamba Juice should be worried (and in my opinion there is no comparison, Blenders wins hands-down).\n\nTip: Opt for the \"Go Soy\", even if you are not dairy-free. The soy makes the smoothie extra creamy, almost like a milkshake. Deelish!",
"I only wish Blenders had locations in Northern California. My short months in Santa Barbara allowed me to indulge in Blenders on a regular basis. Their smoothies are delicious and have something that Jamba Juice is missing. This particular location is staffed with young adults, most likely UCSB students who are always happy to help.\n\nMy drink of choice: The coffee smoothie, a milk-based smoothie made from non-fat milk. The coffee smoothie is composed of non-fat milk, coffee, ice milk, and banana (optional). The smoothie is mouth watering and gives a boost of energy to your day. Blenders offers two sizes, twelve ounces and twenty-four onces at a reasonable price. Lastly, unlike other drinks, Blenders' smoothies don't feel like a high-calorie indulgence, but more of a health drink. A close look at their nutrition info proves their smoothies are low-calorie alternatives to Starbuck's. Enjoy!",
"This is one of the first stops on my list every time I visit Santa Barbara. My favorite and go to drink is the purple banana. It's like YUM served in a styrofoam cup!! I guess the Jamba Juice equivalent would be the banana berry. Anyways, I don't think this drink is posted on their regular menu and began ordering it after they featured it on their little stand thing. LUCKY ME, because it's the only thing I order now and my roomies have come to love it as well. The taste is much smoother than anything I've had at Jamba and isn't so artificially sweet either. But I shall warn you that while enjoying a fabulous cup of Blenders, it is quite easy to become a bit ... how should I say this? Hasty, so enjoy every slurp at a consistent pace for fear of potential brain freeze.",
"Hands down best blender I've ever had anywhere. Jamba Juice, while it has been improving, just does not stand up. Priced reasonably and has good sizes, flavors, and service! I would do terrible things to get a Blender's up in NorCal."
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"We tried this place last night, the day they opened. It was only about half full, but those of who went were fortunate, indeed.\n\nThe setting will be familiar to patrons of nearby Oishi, which used to occupy the same space. Same owners, too, and pretty much the same open, minimalist East Asian decor as before, albeit tweaked here and there.\n\nThis was our first go at Korean food, but after last night it won't be our last. We started by sharing two apps: five skewered slices of baby squid -- disappointingly little food but excellently prepared -- and black cod w/miso. The black cod turned out to be a winner and a highlight of the dinner.\n\nFor mains, my wife had chicken bulgogi, which the Korean-American waitress explained to us so it could be eaten properly by hand. It didn't sound very interesting to me, so I went with Katsu style Japanese curry.\n\nMy mistake. The bulgogi was a wonderful offering, almost a feast! As to the curry, it arrived so boiling hot that I blistered the roof of my mouth, presumably (and hopefully) the result of opening day jitters. That aside, it was somewhat bland initially. But the more it was eaten, the better it tasted. Still, even after it was made less molten with a handful of ice it didn't match up to the yummy bulgogi. Both dishes came with rice -- we selected brown, which was as good as it gets.\n\nAnother opening day glitch: While press reports and their website indicated they serve beer, sangria, sake and whiskey, and nothing to the contrary was said when I phoned in reservations, when we arrived it turned out their liquor license won't be in force for another month or so. Thankfully, on this first night they made amends with comped red wine. In the meantime, be sure to tote along your favorite adult beverage or make do with tea or soda.\n\nNo desserts, which offers an excuse to go to oWowCow near Newtown Grant. HuffPo says it is one of the ten best ice cream parlours in the United States, and it's hard to disagree.\n\nFor those watching carbs, KO has a number of pretty good choices, especially if you go light on the rice. Our meal was carb-light, and we felt anything but deprived. Nothing was overly salty, either.\n\nService was first-rate: cheerful, helpful and unpretentious, even if the pleasant bus person was a little too anxious to clear plates. How things will work out when the place is full remains to be seen, but there is a can-do spirit throughout.\n\nRounds up to five stars, even with the child's-menu squid portions, because all hiccups were almost certainly the result of opening day. If that turns out not to be the case, it would merit one star less.",
"Absolutely AMAZING! We went opening night. It was crowded but we managed to grab a seat right away. Great atmosphere. Very trendy vibe. The service was great. Very pleasant, friendly and knowledgable.\n\nWe ordered the Korean Fried Chicken (KFC)=====OMG AMAZING!! we got the spicy kind and it was spicy but for all you people who cant handle the spice, it wasn't too hard core. Extremely flavorful and super crispy outside and juicy inside. We got the pork belly bao buns as well. They were presented so nicely and even though it was a \"small dish\" it was filling. Came with 2 buns with just the perfect amount of meat and fillings. \n\nUnfortunately, they don't have their liquor license yet. But from what i've heard, this is the usual for any new restaurant. But i think they will have it by August. Delicious beers on tap along with other delicious looking drinks. \n\nI cant wait to go back and try more!",
"Went on opening night and we were greeted at the front door by Dan who introduced himself and showed us a nice table for two in the center of the restaurant so we had a great view of the whole restaurant. Texture seems to be important here as the walls, menus, business cards and lighting offers a nice touch to the whole classy but fun atmosphere at KO. From the wooden wall with backlighting and the opposing wall had a white textured, and crisp clean line to it. Very cool! The lighting was well placed and appropriate, comfy seating and seating arrangements looked pretty decent.The staff were pleasant, engaging and checked on us frequently but not interfering at all. Clearly they wanted to make a good impression and that's always appreciated. \nOur orders of spicy Korean chicken and bao buns which are like little pillows that cradle your pork belly were Delish. So not only did the chef make our food look tasty, it was well presented and delicious. Not too spicy as far as the heat goes but I like fairly hot spices. There were other choices for the Korean chicken so feel free to try the others. That's my goal. The portion sizes were perfect and priced right. I don't like having to leave with extra to justify the price. That isn't the case here. Portion size and price match up nicely. Liquor license becomes effective next month or so and I'll have to go back when they can serve but for now I'm fine with a BYO.\nWhen we were finished, our plates were cleared quickly and while a touch of dessert would have been nice, maybe it was a sign to not overeat. Lol\nAs an aside I love the color scheme too. By the time we left after 9 pm, people were still streaming in on opening night so bravo to the whole staff for working to give us a great experience at KO.\nI'm telling everyone about this place and took a bunch of the cards with me. Can't wait to try so much more of the menu creations. \nWishing KO much success! See you all there.",
"My wife and I enjoyed a lovely dinner last night. We started with the KO wrap and fried oysters for appetizers. They were both refreshing but I particularly enjoyed the play on flavors of the KO wrap. I had the galbi platter for my main course and my wife had the chicken bulgogi platter. They were both very good. Lots of flavor but none were over powering. also had a nice variety of beverages from various teas, coffees, draft and bottled beer and let's not forget sake. The wait staff was pleasant and the decor set a great mood. I will definitely be back and I highly recommend you give it a try.",
"Went to KO with my husband last weekend. Simply put it was amazing. Upon arrival we were greeted warmly and sat immediately. The atmosphere was great and the wait staff was very attentive without being overbearing . Our order consisted of the dumpling soup, cellophane noodles, short ribs, and the seafood hot pot. each course was delicious! All the food was brought timely and correctly- which is important to me since I'm not a fan of mushrooms and had asked they be held in some of the dishes. And after enjoying our meal, we paid the check- which was very reasonable- and made our way out. \nWe'll be returning soon! So glad to know there's such a quality place so close to home!",
"So here is the story. Sunday no place to go and the family was not into the usual Sunday Chinese takeout. We decided to try this place as a family and to say that I was overjoyed by the food is an understatement. First.. All the food is cooked fresh to order so realize this going in and yes it is worth the wait. We started out with some Edomoni for the kids and the delicious dumpling soup. The soup was full of dumplings and had a rich consistency of flavors. My 9 and 7 year old children enjoyed this starting dish. We then go the sampler of dumplings steamed and we devoured them as fast as they came out. Really good. Clearly made with great ingredients and I could not say enough about the rich combination of flavors. Sometimes you go to places and order dishes like this and everything tends to taste the same. Not here. Now I do not remember the name of what we orderred next but the girls shared a egg noddle dish with beef, mushrooms in a nice sauce. They loved the dish so that was a testament to the quality in my view. They were actually mad at me when I tried to have some. My wife and I split the beef Gopaki (probably not spelling that right). The menu describes it as a sizzling hot pot with marinated vegetables and a choice of different meats or chicken. WE choose the beef and it was truly a great dish. My wife is typically not a big fan of Asian food and certainly came into this restaurant with some trepidation but she really enjoyed the meal especially this wonderful main course. We also ordered the special fried rice with pineapple and it was hard to stop eating that dish. \n\nOverall this is truly a jewel that has opened up in the area and I would highly suggest trying it out. They do not have a childrens menu but they have small plates available and were very open to doing what they can to take care of them. Thankfully we have kids that like this kind of food. Be prepared to wait a bit for your food but enjoy the nice atmosphere and and remember that all good things take time.",
"I thought that the owners of the Korean run Oishi could bring a good Korean restaurant to the area. The bulgogi I had was decent, a bit steep at $26. The beef had a good spice, not too overpowering, and the gochuchang dipping was good too.\n\nthe banchans i got with the bulgogi looked like stuff you can buy from the freezer of H-Mart- they were shrimp shumai, pot stickers and a cold tamago omlette. what the heck? No kim-chee or vegetable banchans to go with the $26 entree? guess my hope that a real korean place coming to town was squashed pretty quickly.\n\nMy wife got the ramen. Ok, not korean, but it's here. and it's awful. I had no expectation of it tasting like Ippudo in NY or even the new ramen joints in philly, but come on. The noodles were \"oodles of noodles\", the broth totally salty-but-bland and tasted like it came from a ramen package. bean sprouts and pork thrown on top of a 50 cent ramen package, just like I made after coming home from school.\n\nOn a positive note, The korean fried chicken with yuzu shio flavor was also bland, no yuzu flavor found, however the chicken itself was very crispy. the service was good and the atmosphere is nice.\n\nOverall, I'm sure this will be a hit with people who like oishi (dumbed down mediocre expensive \"japanese\" food in a swanky atmosphere), but for people who want non-bland, real korean food can look elsewhere. I think in the general area, Mirim near the oxford valley mall has the food at this place beat significantly.",
"Dined here on Thursday night and was blown away. This place used to be where the old Oishi Japanese restaurant used to be and it looks totally different. After being seated you forget that you are in the middle of the suburbs. It has a very city vibe to it. Compliments to the designer!\n\nI am Korean so I know my way around the menu but they had a lot of traditional Korean dishes with their own twist. Everything was great. The traditional menu items were just like how my mother made them and the modern takes on traditional items were also very tasty. \n\nI would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get into \"Korean BBQ\" rave.",
"Food and service were outstanding, as was the decor (beautiful).\n\nWe went for lunch and I got the bento box ($14) with beef bun, garlic bok choy, and meat dumplings. The beef was excellently seasoned and the garlic slices in the bok choy were like candy for me. The dumplings were tasty and came in a bit of light broth. My meal came with rice (brown or white) and salad with that delicious carrot ginger dressing. My husband got the pork belly ramen ($11) and asked for chilies on the side and he loved it.\n\nService was very fast and our waitress was very sweet! They don't have their liquor license yet, but said they will soon. Looks like they'll have a decent selection on tap.\n\nWe're super psyched to return and try more off of their large and intriguing menu!",
"Wow, wow and wow!!! I love this place. The salad dressing was fresh and delightful. The Oishi spicy soup was so good with a real rich broth. But my favorite was the beef Bulgogi bun. It was so fantastic I am taking an order home for dinner. Don't pass this place up"
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"Warning: I am a vegetarian \n\nFood: I was really looking forward to simple Italian food. Their online menu, clearly, creates such expectations. However, I was disappointed with their food. I ordered the cream of broccoli soup and pasta with arrabiata sauce, side of broccoli. The soup was on the sweet side; the pasta was chew and the sauce mediocre. The dessert (vanilla ricotta cheesecake) was also really sweet. However, my boyfriend seemed to enjoy his vegetable lasagna. \n\nAtmosphere: I think the place has a good vibe to it. It was a cozy place with really comfortable seating. \n\nService: They can definitely do better in this area. Our waitress was a bit aloof. She did take off the cheesecake from the check when I sent it back. \n\nOverall, I went hesitantly recommend De Anna's for vegetarians out there. For the non-veg, if service is important, then this place is eh at best. If atmosphere is important, this place is good.",
"My wife and I frequent DeAnna's often, and have always enjoyed our visits.\n\nFirst: the bartender is great. Some of the best cocktails in the area.\n\nSecond: The food, while not sophisticated, is very good. The grilled caesar salad is always a favorite, and the few pasta dishes that we have had are also very good. The daily specials are usually where the most interesting items can be found.\n\nTip: Thursdays are bar night, where there is a special bar menu. This is a recent addition, and I am not sure how long it will continue.\n\nFinally, the ricotta cheese cake is fabulous (you cannot trust a vegetarian's review when it comes to food).",
"Deanna's was an experience...\nMy boyfriend and I came here for the first of 2 Valentine's Day dinners. This one was on Saturday the 13th. I'll do a breakdown:\n\nFood: It was so-so. I ordered the pasta bolognese and it was unlike any bolognese sauce I have had before, and not in a good way. It was way more liquidy, the meat pieces were large rather individual pieces, rather than comprising the bulk of the sauce as I have experienced in the past. Their homemade pasta was decent but not my taste. My boyfriend's chicken and pasta with mushroom sauce was much better. I should have ordered that. My blue cheese salad was good. The ricotta cheesecake seemed yummy but it came with a hair in it. I'll pass.\n\nService: Our waiter was fine, but they sat us basically on top of the musicians. The musicians were good and they weren't even playing too loud, but it was extremely inappropriate to seat us such that the guitarist could have eaten off of our table. Then, the manager actually told the musicians to play LOUDER. I was livid.\n\nAtmosphere: This was actually kind of funny. I liked the decor but it is not your typical Italian restaurant. It looks more like a brothel. But in a good way. Somehow.\n\nAnyway, I wouldn't go back, but I still had fun with my boyfriend.",
"I am so disappointed that others have had a bad experience. My wife and I have been coming here for years and I have only had one so-so meal. Service has never been an issue on any of our visits. Most of our meals are usually from the night's \"specials\" not the menu. I would agree that the wine is overpriced-I enjoyed it(the wine) much more when they used to be BYOB. We enjoy the atmosphere and would classify it as cozy. I am surprised by the review where the meal was sent back. Although we have rarely had an issue, when we have, it has been handled without incident by the chef- who is also the owner. Again, I bummed for the people who had a bad experience as this is one of our favorite places, our food has been great and service never an issue- maybe we have been lucky.",
"This review is for the prix-fixe dinner.\n\nDeAnna's has become one of our regular places due to their $20 local's special on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. For this quality food, that price can't be beat!\n\nFrom some of the comments, I think that people may be used to heavy-handed italian, common in the U.S. Having just returned from a trip to Tuscany, I can better appreciate what DeAnna's does - they make simple, yet sophisticated fare with high quality ingredients.\n\nWhile the prix-fixe menu is very limited, a few options for appetizer, entree and desert, they always have something I like, so it's worth the trip.\nI do recommend that you have an early dinner, as the place fills up quickly and the staff can get a bit overwhelmed.\nTip: order the garlic bread with extra garlic and cooked \"crispy\". It's delicious! However, if you're sensitive to grease/butter, you probably won't like it that way. If you are, just ask for it light on the oil. Though honestly, you may as well get regular bread if you're going to do that!",
"My wife and I have eaten here perhaps five times over the past few years. Until last night, our experiences have been good to very good, and my wife even had a favorite entree. However, last night we had a pretty poor experience. It started with a wine listed as a 2007 (great year for the region) that was delivered as a 2008 (and was no cheaper and there was no offer to decant this younger juice). The garlic bread starter was smaller than I remembered. The salads we had were good, and we were looking forward to our entrees - but sadly they disappointed. The favorite that my wife had was not prepared as in the past and it did not benefit from the changes which were clearly just to reduce the prep time on the course. My choice was a special that sounded great, but was not so hot in execution. Literally not so hot, as it was served (quickly) only lukewarm. It also lacked a key element - taste. The filling on this seafood manicotti was dry, excessively processed and somewhat fishy. We both left without bothering to have dessert and we were in agreement that it just got crossed off our good list. Bummer.",
"Just returned from my first dinner experience and like so many of the other reviews, found the entrees to be quite mediocre. We had five in our party and only one dinner (the rib-eye) got raves. The waitress suggested the pasta with fresh clams and capers and, although the presentation initially looked great, it was so salty I had to send it back. When I ordered fish in place of the pasta, the waitress returned to inform me that they could not prepare it for me as it would take twenty-five (??) minutes. I opted to skip my dinner and order dessert instead, for which I was still charged along with a comment about how I was being compensated by having my dinner taken off the check. Are you kidding me??\n\nIn addition, we were informed that we had to order dessert promptly as a 9:00 reservation was due for which the waitress was apparently being pressured. Not a good experience and I will not return.\n\nPlease note: Although the pasta is apparently \"homemade\", I found it to be heavy, lacking in flavor and not at all what I would expect for a fresh, homemade product. I have actually had better flavor from box pastas.\n\nSorry.",
"First time at DeAnna's tonight...heard good things about it in years past so we were glad we finally got to go. Had a reservation and arrived 10 mins early on Sat. night...a few minutes and we were seated. Atmospere is cozy (we were downstairs, away from the bar) lots of brick and candle light. Salads with balsalmic dressing were very fresh. Garlic bread was kind of soggy and so-so. I ordered the gnocchi with marinara sauce which was very light and tasty, but did need salt. My husband ordered the pasta with calamari which he enjoyed. A bottle of good Malbec was $30. The ricotta cheesecake for dessert was very good..not too sweet, with really light and flavorful whipped cream, Service was very attentive and non-rushed considering it was a busy Sat. night. Definitely will be back.",
"Despite DeAnna's having a large neon BAR sign out front, this is not the place to go to enjoy a few drinks. Even if you are eating dinner. \nThe meals I've had here were fine, but I was cut off after 2 mixed drinks because of the count, not my behavior. \nA third drink in the course of an evening dining out does not seem excessive. \nI know others who have had the same experience.\nI can understand and respect that they prefer to be a restaurant not a watering hole, but their policy has us dining elsewhere.",
"Awesome fresh made pasta and the Specials are where you want to pay attention to- and order... Great wine list.... overall a hit for 4 of us.. Ok- it took a tad bit of time to get the freakin check tho.... Thought maybe they wanted us to spend the night..Def on the 'return to' list.."
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"This is a hidden gem of a sandwich shop in downtown Indy. \n\nA small shop in the ISTA building, it has never been busy when I've visited, so the service is pretty quick. The quality is amazing. I highly recommend the Napa Valley sandwich-SO GOOD. \n\nI haven't personally had it, but I hear the Chicken Velvet soup which they typically have on Thursdays is also very good. \n\nPrice is reasonable, sandwich and a drink for about $8 is a great price for a freshly made, delicious sandwich. I will definitely return to this place again and again for its amazing food, great prices and convenient location.",
"I really like this place. I work nearby so it's convenient for lunch. In fact, I come by so often I'm on a first name basis. The sandwiches and wraps are great, and the soup specials are good too. The Cuban black bean soup is delicious.",
"This place is definitely hidden - it's across the street from the capitol (and on Capitol St.) in the Indiana Teachers Association building (I guess that's why they're called the \"Educated\" Sandwich?) but definitely worth it for a great local lunch spot. Every time I go there my sandwiches are made to order, fresh, and have really high quality ingredients. Service is good, though if you want to know what actually comes on the sandwiches you'll have to ask - the menu doesn't give a description. The prices are VERY reasonable, especially for the quality of food - the last time I was there I got a wrap, chips, and a cookie (homemade, you can tell) for $8.15 including tax. I think that's how much fast food is up to these days and this is a much better buy. The inside is very unassuming but no one is there for the ambience or decor, just the food!\n\nPS. The coconut macaroon cookies are DELICIOUS.",
"Wonderful little known cafe across from the Capitol Bld on Capitol Street in the ISTA Bld. Nice selection of breakfast and lunch dishes with a daily special that helps strech your dining dollar. They also have a wide variety of flavored coffees. Each day has a different selection of soup including a vegitarian offering. The Chicken Velvet is the same receipe from the Ayres Tea Room.\n\nThe staff is friendly and attentive and will soon be calling you by name. So come for the food but eat in for the friends.",
"The sandwiches are pretty good and unique, didn't wow me. You order it at counter and pick it up. The staff are not very friendly.",
"Best sandwich spot in Indianapolis, possibly in entire Midwest. I cant think of any places even in Chicago that are as good and reliable. Seriously. Look at my other reviews- I was raised on NY delis, and travel often for work. I always try to find the best non-chain food spots in each city, and Educated Sandwich wins Indy hands-down.\n\nYou aren't going to find fancy crazy exotic sandwiches here...just the basics executed flawlessly, which is why I love it. My favorite sandwich is the Club. Basic sandwich, but as I said the execution is excellent. Perfect toasted bread, fresh lettuce and tomato, perfectly sliced ham and turkey in the correct thickness and proportions and just the right amount of mayo. Even their Reuben was legit- see attached pic! And on the side- instead of getting a bag of chips, try the potato salad- not too much mayo and delicious.\n\nThis most recent time I visited I told the owner Darrell how much I loved his sandwiches and learned that he has owned it with his wife since 2006. \n\nIt baffles me that there is not a line out the door during lunchtime. Next time 11:30 rolls around and you are considering Subway, Au Bon Pan, Quiznos, Jimmy Johns etc....stop being a fool and come here ASAP.",
"I had the egg salad, toasted on wheat. It's the best egg salad sandwich I have had in years. Not too much mayo and a little bit of dill. Usually I find this type of sandwich to mucky and lacking in flavor. I will be back. Plus, it was less than $6.00.",
"Love this place! We went for breakfast while waiting for a GenCon event to start. It's such a nice, simple atmosphere. Love the little bar in the front where you can see the city & people watch! Everyone rushing into work. The sandwiches are delicious, nice & greasy just like a breakfast sandwich should be! Coffee choices are great too. Just a great little place that we will definitely be returning this year for GenConIndy!",
"Super friendly, serving large and tasty sandwhiches. Some classics, and some unique spins, too.",
"I came in at 7am to try to grab breakfast. Their selection is pretty limited but they hit all the main points. The service was really speedy and very nice. I ordered the breakfast BLT. I'm not sure what makes it a \"breakfast\" BLT as it tasted like a regular BLT. It was however a really great BLT and the price was right. The bread was toasted and was lovely. Also it was still good when I got it to my office about 30 mins after I ordered it. I would def reccomend it to anyone who works on or near the circle."
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"I've been to Main Street St. Charles a million times, but somehow never made it down to the far end. Picasso's didn't always used to be on Main Street, but that's where it moved and I'm so glad I ventured into the more modern part of the street. I love this part!\n\nPicasso's looks like a bar, almost, and has outdoor tables with umbrellas. Inside, the place where you order is tiny. But there is another room that's full of color and offers a fun seating area that's suited to quiet study or visiting with friends.\n\nThey offer free WiFi, which is great. It's really a different sort of coffeehouse atmosphere and I'll definitely be going back.",
"Picasso's Coffee is a great place to go to relax and enjoy a nice cup of coffee or even an espresso if you are looking for that extra bit of flavorful jolt of energy. Located right in the heart of historic St. Charles on the riverfront, you can just sit back and relax and watch the people as they stroll by.\n\nPicasso's Coffee also has some tasty pastries. If you are drinking coffee someplace it is almost a cardinal sin not to of something to eat to go along with it. Their pastries are wonderful, always tasting as if they have just come right out of the oven.\n\nPicasso's Coffee is a great place to sit back and enjoy yourself.",
"I have not been to Picasso's in a while, and thinking about it now makes want to go back. This is easily one of the best coffee shops in St. Louis and probably my favorite in all of St. Charles. I know that isn't saying much because it's not exactly coffee heaven out there, but you know what I mean...it certainly knocks Panera on its butt.\n\nThis place is adorable. There is a ton of outdoor seating and you get to look out onto Main St. which is one of the cutest parts of this city. I love that there's no big college nearby, so you get to avoid that annoying College Kid Coffee Crowd you get at so many of the places in St. Louis. Also, the coffee is amazing. I drank a lot of this stuff when I worked in St. Charles. I never felt sick, even when I got the highly caffeinated stuff, and it's always fresh tasting. I always hate it when I can tell the coffee has been sitting around for far too long. \n\nFYI....it's pretty far down the street from the main drag so you might have to walk a little further than you ordinarily would on Main St. It's worth it though, and you can burn off the calories you consume in their baked goods by taking the longer trek.",
"Boozey Coffee--I'm a fan\nCalorie laden baked goods--Big ups\nGreat art--love supporting local artists\nCool employees--thank you for not being snobby scary barista people\nOpen mic nights--it's not karaoke so it's all good",
"I have to mention the area surrounding Picasso's first. It is so neat! This is the part of St. Charles which holds many fun, artsy shops and great restaurants. It's right off the Katy Trail and Missouri River. My Mom and I biked into St. Charles from Creve Coeur the day I discovered Picasso's. It was the perfect rest stop for our 20 mile bike ride. My Mom couldn't wait to show me the place!\n\nHonestly, this is in the top three best coffee houses I've ever been too. It may be number one actually. I love the vibe of Picasso's: great food, great decor and local artwork everywhere. The custom made tables are amazing. The fireplace and custom made furniture are a very nice touch. The staff is very friendly as well. I love how Picasso's has discount study nights for students and they also host music events. The whole environment is totally inviting and comfortable. I could spend a whole day there reading, social networking and people watching!\n\nMy Mom and I split a fruit parfait and it was perfect, not too sweet. We each got iced teas and they were perfect. They were made from scratch, not pre-brewed.\n\nI do have to say that the outside is a bit deceiving. It looks like a bar. The inside and outside totally don't go together. BUT this doesn't detour from the awesomeness of Picasso's.\n\nI definitely want to visit again.\n\nI uploaded a lot of photos in this review. Check em out. I just couldn't stop taking pics! So many great things to look at!",
"Whenever I visit my godkids in St. Charles, MO, Picasso's is the ONLY place I will buy a cup of coffee. The whole concept of brewing one cup of coffee at a time may not be for the masses, but it IS for me. The coffee is superb; smooth and rich every time. And, the selection of coffee is nothing to sneeze at either -- give me Kona or give me death! (or, if they have Blue Mountain, give me that!!!). \n\nPicassos' makes coffee the way it's meant to be made and enjoyed -- slowly. I hope they expand and branch out. But, for now, keep this little hidden gem a secret between you and I.",
"Love it! Love it! Love it! What can you say about a coffee house that serves some of the best coffee I have ever had and is located in as beautful an area as historic Main Street in Saint Charles. The atmosphere is great and the baristas are very nice and very welcoming. I live close, so I constantly ask friends to meet me there. We sit outside and grab an RFT and chit chat about what's going on. It's just an awesome place to relax and have a low key, good time. So next time you wind up on Main Street earlier in the day, stop by and have a blended almond joy. If it's later and all of your friends want to go hang out at the douchey bars on the end of Main Street, then hang out there and listen to the guitar soloist and get a spiked coffee. Yes, they do serve alcohol.",
"Really excellent coffee. It's actually brewed one cup at a time. The owner and employees that I've met so far have all been very cool, really nice people. They also have the most fun open mic I have ever seen on Thursday nights.",
"Hands down--the best coffee shop in the entire St. Louis-St. Charles area. The coffee is made one cup at a time and I've never been disappointed. My favorite is a skim vanilla latte. It's best enjoyed in a mug while seated in the very cozy seating area. I actually use the little spoon to scrape all the foam out of the bottom of the cup. When the weather's nice, you can sit at one of the tables on the sidewalk and people watch or catch up on a book. Awesome place! Certainly puts Starbucks to shame!",
"Local musicians on Thursday nights! Picasso's is a nice and quaint coffee shop located in the St. Charles area. I went on a Thursday to support one of my friends who sings and plays guitar. It was great to see so many local musicians coming in and performing, singing and playing their hearts out. \n\nWhile I watched, I had Picasso's Vanilla bean frappe, which was money (just in case you don't know my lingo, \"money\" means \"awesome.\") I know it's a coffee shop, but I'm not a big coffee fan. This place gets 5 stars for their frappe and dedication to giving a voice for local performers in the StL area."
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"The place looks nice & clean, however the food is so-so & the service is kind of rude & impersonal. Growing up in the southwest I am always on the hunt not just for authentic mexican, but GOOD authentic mexican, starting with the salsa. If the salsa sucks from the start what makes you think the entree will be any better? I say work on the staff communication skills first, then work on perfecting the entrees. I urge the owner to pay a visit to Red Mesa in St. Pete or Casa Tina in Dunedin. Those places have some great dishes...still nothing like back home, but close enough.",
"This place is terrible, glad we only went for lunch! When a Mexican restaurant makes terrible salsa, leave. The salsa is not much better than watery ketchup. Their \"hotter\" salsa tastes like mud. After tasting their salsa I figured I didn't want to take my chances with anything complicated so I ordered what was supposed to be a beef quesadilla, with sour cream and guacamole. How can you screw up a quesadilla?? When it came, it was pitiful. It was a tortilla, folded in half, (yes folded in half!!! )with some meat in a sauce inside, I guess the guacamole and sour cream was supposed to be in the sauce because all that was on the plate was this nearly flattened and folded tortilla. Not good. My husband had a chili relleno and a taco. The beef inside was terrible, ground, almost to a paste like consistency. The pepper was overlooked and shriveled, and inedible. We like Señor Tequilas, but we were hoping to find a place closer to home, this sure isn't it.",
"I ordered the California Burrito with chicken, and it was good, but my dish wasn't as warm as it should have been and my husband's steak fajitas were over cooked. The service was not good. Our waitress was nice and competent, but overwhelmed and we didn't see much of her.",
"this restaurant was recently renamed and most of its reviews are under Salsa's at the same address and most all of them are very positive. I go weekly with my family and have never been disappointed. there is a difference between bad salsa, as one critic writes, and different styles of salsa. I've never had anything here served to me that was anything but hot straight from the oven or grill. I've never had anything be a small amount of foot in any wrapped or casserole style food.",
"Great Tex Mex. If I want \"gourmet\" Mexican I can head to down to Red Mesa. Service and drinks first class, I love the chicken tacos.The salsa is great!",
"Food was good, margurita's were tasty and strong. Service was fine, atmosphere was great. Nice Friday early dinner with the kids. It was very busy and the food looked great all around. We enjoyed the queso dip. Clean cool place.",
"The restaurant was clean and well decorated. The service personnel were friendly but not very attentive. The food was poor.\n\nThis restaurant is not a south Western style Mexican restaurant so if you are looking for something you might find in Arizona or California forget it. Think Southeast such as Atlanta GA. Re fried beans out of a can with seven or eight specks of cheese on top. This is the place where you go for lunch and get a Speedy with rice or beans.\n\nNow that being said, even at that level the food is bad. We started with chips salsa and queso dip. All of this was pretty good. My 8 year old son ordered the hot dog with fries. He received a hot dog that was so over cooked he would not eat it. It came wrapped in the end piece of a loaf of wounder bread. The plate had three packets of generic ketchup that looked slightly older than he was. He ate one fry. I received a very hot plate (good sign) with a single tiny chicken Enchilada and the re fried beans described above. Also there was a healthy serving of Mexican rice. The rice and beans were good but the enchilada was filled with three slivers of a sweet pepper and an undetectable amount of chicken. It did taste as if chicken had been near the enchilada at some time in the past. The unsweetened Iced tea was fantastic at least the one glass I was delivered. My sons Sprite was from a soda machine that was not chilled properly so it was not carbonated or mixed well.\n\nI was about to give it two stars but after reading my own review I changed it to one.\n\nThis place has lots of potential. It is clean and there are no Mexican competitors in the area. \n\n If you go here stick to the margaritas and queso dip even if they are bad they will get better as you drink them.",
"Great Mexican for the casual and fun night out. Try the Margarita Mexicana on the rocks! \n\nChicken and shrimp were perfect! Great salsa, too!",
"I thought the food was good here and the salsa they bring out was delicious. The prices are good and the beer was reasonably priced. I will be returning and I would recommend this place.",
"We went for early dinner and were seated immediately. Our drink orders were taken and a pitcher if tasty margarita was at the table quickly. Once our order was placed, we received a refill on the tortilla chips and then the meal arrived. It was very good and we were unable to completely finish. Great restaurant and we will definitely be back"
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"Welcome to my hood, Salt + Smoke. I've been in love with you since you opened on Delmar and am totally ecstatic that you are now closer to my home. On your first day I could not wait to get off work so I could come be part of your opening day festivities. If I didn't have to work, I most likely would have stayed the entire day and tried everything on the menu. \n\nI could tell you guys are true professionals, because you nailed it on opening day. As Lance M. stated in his review, \"Our service was outstanding and seemed as if the place had been open for years.\"(that is what he said, review has been removed) I'll take it a step further and include the bartenders and kitchen staff. Everyone was giving their A-Game. I have attended many a grand openings for restaurants and this one was the best by far. \n\nAs my usual, I sat myself at the bar and have already found my favorite stool for when I dine here. Another habit that is hard for me to break is my first cocktail, a Manhattan. It's one of their featured classic cocktails. It was stirred and served up, as a quality Manhattan should be. However, I would preferred a dark filthy cherry as my garnish. \n\nMy evening begun with Fried House Pickles with Flaxseed Mayo. The pickles may be fried, but flaxseeds are healthy, so that makes the scale balance. Am I right? Even if these may not be the healthiest, they are damn tastiest. The pickles are covered in a tempura like breading that is crisp and thick enough to coat and protect the pickle. The enclosed pickle still had its own snap, no limp pickles. I'm normally not a mayo man, but it being blended with flaxseeds won me over and had me dipping my pickles. \n\nMy second cocktail was an Old Fashioned. OMG! They need to feature this beauty on the cocktail menu. This beauty was absolutely the best OF I have had in STL. It totally outshines even the premier cocktail bars in our great city. It may be my go to cocktail when dining here in the future. I had it made with rye and when the bartender served it and it had that murky look, I knew it was going to be a star. \n\nMy entree was a Beastie Combo with two meats. I enjoyed a 1/4 rack of ribs and Brisket. What sits S+S above other BBQ joints is, when your order Brisket, you get to choose; lean, fatty or burnt ends. I always will go with burnt ends. The rib meat was tender and fell on the bones easily and the burnt ends were mouth watering tender. The rub is full of flavor with the seasonings, that I never fell the need to use any of their sauces. \n\nThe plates come with two sides. I'm a creature of habit when Mac-n-Cheese is offered and had to have it. They use White Cheddar and Crackers. I think they use Ritz and how can you go wrong with white cheddar. My other go to is pit beans. BBQ and pit beans are a match made in heaven. \n\nBonuses for those who sit at the bar are hidden underneath the bar itself. They offer hooks for purses, jackets, backpacks or whatever else you carry that will fit on these hooks. The also have strategically places outlets, so social media junkies like me can keep their devices charged up. \n\nI'm so glad Salt+Smoke is in my hood, I hope they are up to having me as a regular. \n\nWill I return? - Already have a regular stool at the bar. \n\nWhen: October 29, 2017\nWhy: Opening Day - Dinner & Cocktails",
"The establishment is beautiful. The food was great. I had a great server. I wasn't fond of the fries or burnt mayo dipping sauce. I thought somewhat pricey. I would give it one more sot.",
"This location just opened recently. In fact, my friends and I noticed it on a lunch run and decided to go there the next day. I had the trashed wings and the daily soecial side salad. My friend had a brisket sandwich with brisket beans. We were both very impressed with our lunch and the atmosphere. Wait service was very nice and actually started conversation with us. Slightly more than moderately priced but well worth it. We will be making this one of our regular lunch stops from here on.",
"Salt + Smoke has already established themselves as a welcome addition to the already crowded bbq scene with their Delmar location, so when I heard that another location wwas planning on opening up, I knew I had to stop in. Luckily I was able to snag a seat on opening day without a problem, mostly because it was off-peak hours. \n\nFirst off let me just say that when I first stepped into the door, I noticed that the place had a more intimate vibe, cozy seems to be a perfect word to summarize the seating. While the first floor is small, they have managed to fit enough room in to accommodate larger crowds however you will sacrifice some personal space as you get to know your neighbor in some adjacent dining tables. Not to worry, as that gives you an excellent opportunity to take a look at what your neighbor ordered without straining your neck, and trust me you will love seeing what Everyone is eating. While I didn't order an appetizer or any dessert, I was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse at the table next to me indulged, and I can say that I will be doing just that when I return. However in addition to the seating downstairs, you will find another floor of accommodation upstairs, or just grab a seat at the bar for easy access to their quality spirits.\n\nService here was top notch, our waiter was just fantastic and offered up some great advice on what he enjoyed on the menu and even recommended some substitutions that I wouldn't have thought of. Probably the most important replacement was that I could get the Trashed Wings in place of the Smoked Wings as part of my Bestie Combo.\n\nThe food was just as good as the service. I went with the Bestie Combo with Brisket, and the Trashed Wings, which are smothered in their homemade sauce. I will admit that the wings were great; personally they were a bit much for my liking as I prefer a more dry rub wing instead. As far as the brisket goes I was asked if I wanted burnt ends, and of course, I said yes, and let me just say that they didn't disappoint. \n\nOne disappointment that I had thought had nothing to do with the food, service, or atmosphere instead I was to blame for not ordering the Toasted Ravioli, which was prepared with the fantastic smoked brisket burnt ends. This mouthwatering appetizer was recently featured on Food Network's \"What to Eat in Missouri\" list, and it just broke my heart to leave without trying them.\n\nOverall Salt + Smoke is a solid addition to the St.Louis BBQ scene, and with two locations its now easier than ever to check them out!",
"Very excited to have them in the neighborhood! All very good. Nice staff. Love the decor. We will definitely be back.",
"Love the new location in my neighborhood. This was the first week they had been open and I have to say they had worked all the kinks out. The place was packed and they've really done a great job with the interior. As with the original location in the The Loop, you'll find a plethora of great bourbon/rye/whisky/scotch. Plenty of great booze choices. Bring your appetite because the Bestie Combo which has your choice of two meats + two sides + popover will leave you \"full\"-y satisfied. Next time, I hope I'm able to save some room for desert!",
"A new restaurant, 4 blocks from my house, outstanding smoked meat and about 5 shelves of some of the top bourbon and rye's, heck yes I tried it out!!! Twice so far as a matter of fact. The first visit was some of the best brisket I have had in the city. Nice thick cut, full bark and fat, tender and juicy. No sauce needed but they have some kickers. The garlic fries and pit beans were a perfect match. Tonight I had the St Louis style spare ribs with garlic fries and creamed corn. The ribs were so perfectly smoked and fell off the bone as I bite into it. I paired it with some of the creamed corn, real cream with a kick, AWESOME!! I went back 2 days later and had the Caesar salad with brisket and it was outstanding as well. The only complaint I have is the size of the plates. With the rib dinner, the ribs were hanging off the plate and there was no room to cut them or put bones, The same with the Caesar salad, the bowl was so full with lettuce and meat that when I tried to cut it, salad spilled out onto the table. The portion size was good, the container was too small. And last, being a huge bourbon fan I was in heaven. They have several that are on my list to try. All I can say is this will be my new favorite place and 4 blocks from home.",
"I'm psyched to have this place here. \nI've only been once, but I'll certainly go again.\n\nI was surprised at the decent amount of seating present given the layout and current popularity. I'm going to have to go full brisket on my next visit.",
"My biggest concern when a great restaurant begins to add locations is will the same great taste(s) transfer to the new locations; will the great food and care involved in making it be authentically and completely replicated from the original to the new location(s). I can resounding say that at Salt + Smoke's new location on Hampton, it was no concern at all. The excellence Tom Schmidt offers at the Delmar location can be found here too (big exhale + sigh of relief).\n\nI went on opening day, a Sunday at 11pm. Clearly other fans were anxious to try this new location as seating was virtually filled out. \n\nFor my meal, I had to get the brisket. It's known to taste fantastic, as well as cause an incurable condition known as the meat sweats. I went small though, and just got a sandwich joined by their signature cracker mac n cheese. If your hunger is more intense (thick Nordic-Viking savage level), then I'd recommend the brisket platter. \n\nRest assured fellow patrons, the meat sweats are prevalent at this new location. The only question is, why aren't you here already?",
"Wow, just wow. So impressed by this place. Delicious food, awesome service and great ambience. \n\nMade my first stop here 2 weeks after it opened on a Friday, so I knew it was going to be crowded. Once I saw how terribly packed the parking lot was, I almost decided to try this place a different night, but I'm sure glad I stuck it through. We were seated in less than 5 minutes and probably had our food 10 minutes later. \n\nWe both had the brisket sandwich; I had the mac and cheese as my side and my mom had the garlic and herb French fries. I used the sweet bestie sauce and it was delicious. I devoured this food quickly. It was AMAZING. Every bite sent my taste buds into overdrive. \n\nIf I had to give this place any suggestions, it would be to expand the parking lot for sure. Also, the seating area was a little tight, but then again what would you expect on a busy Friday night?\n\nCan't wait to come back to this place and give their extensive drink menu a try too. Will be back soon!"
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"I'm so happy to see that Tiki has opened! In this neighborhood they have some stiff competition, and they have a lot of kinks to work out. \n\nTo my surprise there is an upstairs and downstairs (with plentiful air conditioning) and of course the outside patio. I have to knock a star off because while the decor is cool, it seems as if they could do a little more I make it more \"authentic\" looking. Maybe though this place is just a little too new and needs some breaking in. We tried the Kane and Boom (Jim Beam, rye, charred pineapple, bitters and sugar) and a Rivertowne Hala Kahini Pineapple beer. The beer list is well matched to the theme with a lot of fruity light beers. The cocktail was small but very strong! Like knocked my boyfriend on his butt after one strong.\n\nI cannot overlook the fact that we had some sort of free large rum drink, and while normally free drinks taste the best, this was actually atrocious. We are all pretty big drinkers and none of us could stomach this drink. My friend had the pork bao buns and she spend the entire night vomiting and on the toilet, so take that as you will. I would be wary of ordering food here until they get into a better groove. There is definitely not an excuse for this but I would be willing to come back for a beer on their patio.",
"Walking around we found Tiki. Hungry we decided to try it. From a service standpoint it's excellent. Friendly staff and service is quick. This is where it goes down hill... Food and drink menu are really small. With a small menu you expect it to be amazing. The food portions are tiny. Not even enough to really share. Not to mention kinda bland. Drinks were to overpowering. You should be able to enjoy a drink while getting drunk... I had to down mine like a shot only because I didn't want to taste of anyone. \n\n3 stars only for the service. It's the best I've had in Philly so far. Sorry to say food and drink are lacking for the price.",
"Horribly disappointed. I'm no fan of the yachtsman's dj vibe, but at least they know how to make a tropical drink. I doubt the people behind this have ever tasted a real mai tai in their lives, otherwise they'd be ashamed of the sickeningly sweet garbage they serve.",
"I don't write many reviews but I needed to for this place. \nThis venue is badass. Two floors, walls covered with unique colorful artwork and a badass walk out rooftop upstairs that I spent most of my time at. \nThe staff was great! This was the first weekend opened so I can only imagine how stressful it was but they were on point throughout the night. \nThe food fit perfectly and I loved that I could order a little of everything without killing my wallet.\nI had the rooftop Tikila to drink and if the rest of the drinks on the menu were as good as this then it showed me the bartenders were experienced and understood what they were working with. \n\nOverall I had great vibes from before I even stepped foot in this place and they exceeded what I had envisioned for this type of bar. Go experience it for yourself!",
"Such a disappointment. When first announced back in the Spring, I was excited for Philadelphia to finally have a decent Tiki bar (Not a big fan of The Yachstmen either, but I will say they at least make a decent tiki drink). Once finding out who was involved, I was pretty skeptical, but I was hoping they'd do their extensive homework and we'd end up with something worth the time. Not quite. First, the name: For a genre as steeped in history and creativity, naming a tiki bar 'Tiki' is lazy and uninspired at best and further drives home the entire \"tiki party thrown by a frat house\" vibe of this whole place. \n\nThe interior is hardly brown, with natural light and bright overhead lighting through out; hardly an \"escape.\" There are TVs, a roof deck, and surfboards on the wall--major no-nos that the creators would have been aware of had they done anything more than see a remerging trend and decide to hop on board. The drinks follow suit: A Mai Tai with white rum, blue drinks in plastic cups, a $15 Zombie made with Captain Morgan, and where are the garnishes???\n\nThere are beach/surf bars all over the country. They're fine, they're harmless, they're even sometimes a pretty fun time. But, they're not tiki bars. If you're not going to invest the time, the interest, the research, or the passion into creating a fantastic authentically inauthentic experience from top to bottom, then why bother calling yourself a tiki bar?",
"Glad to see this space being put to good use! Such a great location and we do not have enough tiki bars in Philly. Two stories with a roof perfect for people watching - especially of drunkards doing amusing thing. I plan on spending a lot of time on the roof this summer... the fact that it is run by a hawt guy doesn't hurt!",
"it's a cute lil spot~ i like the location, the decor, the drinks~ however, i will definitely have to say that this place is PRICEY! i got the \"California gurl\" and it was $10. DELICIOUS! but also a very small drink with mostly ice... \n\nalso, right now they don't offer any happy hour specials so when we stopped by around 5:30pm, it was pretty easy to grab a table since there was no happy hour rush.\n\nso those are just some things to work on~ if the price range goes down along with some promos offers, i'm sure the crowd would be rushing in to try this place~ \n\nbest of luck Tiki!",
"I can't believe I am actually giving a one star to a place, but I am. I was excited to go here. I figured it would be cute and fun and it sounded neat. My boyfriend and I just wanted to check it out and grab a drink before dinner. The only thing that they did to make it feel like Tiki Bar was putting straw up on the roof and bamboo on the outdoor patio. Big deal. Also, coming here I figured they would have some frozen drinks, but they had NONE. I was disappointed.\n\nReluctantly we ordered. My boyfriend got a beer (Rivertowne Hala Kahiki Pineapple) and I got the Hemingway Daiquiri. We waited and waited for our drinks, and for a bar that wasn't especially crowded, we were a little confused. Then a couple who sat down after us, got their drinks before us, when we realized they had the same drinks we ordered. We aren't sure if it was a coincidence or a mistake by our waitress. She finally came over to us and said that our drink ticket got \"lost\" because they switched bartenders. Seems a little strange since it wasn't busy. \n\nThe daiquiri wasn't what I expected, and I did not like it. Also the beer tasted strange. It was supposed to taste fruity since it had pineapple, but it just tasted like the beer had gone bad.\n\nHonestly, I really wanted to like it here the only thing good about is the location and that they have an upstairs outdoor patio. I don't see this place staying open unless they do something to turn it around and become more creative.",
"This place sadly didn't live up to all the hype I expected. It seemed so exciting that there was going to be an outdoor \"tiki bar\" in Center City, come on, tropics in the city? Sounds great! Well it was a short lived fantasy. The bar is upstairs with both an indoor bar (where the drinks are) and a tiny outdoor patio. Now I won't hate on the size because it is the city so space is limited. Really the decor didn't live up. All of the decorations look like they were purchased at the local dollar store, cheap and tacky.\n\nThe service was meh and the drink prices were reasonable. However, this is a lame excuse for a tiki bar, where are the crazy tropical drinks and fun coconut like mugs? There is a another tiki place in Northern Liberties. At first, that didn't live up to the hype either but now in comparison I'd rather take the trip to NoLibs for my tropical paradise needs.",
"This right here is a hidden gem in Philly. Beautiful scenery. Has a rooftop. The menu only has few finer foods. Just enough to put a quick snack in your stomach for the drinks. The crowd was pretty small but overall the place is clean and cool gives you a Hawaiian feel with the colors and palm trees. The music was more of an island feel and not too loud so you can hear your company talk. They can use a little more staff because it was only 2 waiters on the second floor serving about 20-30 people. Idk how many was downstairs because I went straight to the rooftop. I would definitely recommend this place."
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"20% off during the grand opening. \n\nIt is quiet, nice interior & is completely accessible for people with disabilities. It seats about 25 with 5 at the sushi bar. \n\nIt's the best sushi nearby and would be great for anyone on Jury Duty. It's practically across the street. \n\nThe spicy tuna is spicier than creamy & that's nice. They have a large variation & their sashimi is fresh. They have cooked dishes. \n\nThe winner is the Avocado and honey roasted peanut maki. Yay. \n\nIt's new & independent. Try it out.",
"Awesome sushi and service! Everyone there was friendly. Pricing is great. Def money worth. Ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box and it was delicious. Will def come back for more.",
"I ordered my sushi to go. I got home open the bag. wow sushi looks yummy. One of the sushi I ordered was spicy tuna roll. They didnt put tons of rice and little big of tuna like other places. Check out the picture I posted and you will see what I mean. Taste great and worth the price. I will be coming back here again for sure.",
"Welcome to the neighborhood Kabuki- we're so happy you're here! Chinatown has been in need of a great sushi place, and I don't mean a Chinese/Japanese/Thai combo place. It's small inside, probably about 6 tables + sushi bar, with a very clean/modern decor. To drink they offer a variety of Boba Tea's, fruit juices and smoothies. I ordered the mango green tea and it was absolutely delicious. They have a great variety of specialty rolls and regular favorites. I ordered the Pink Lady and Fantasy rolls, both were fantastic. The Pink Lady is huge and comes with 10 pieces. The fish was extremely fresh and the overall roll was beautifully colored. The Fantasy roll was also just as tasty. I would definitely order them both again. They do a beautiful job plating the dishes with vegetable decorations and cool lighting. Get here soon during their grand opening and receive 20%. And remember to BYOB!",
"The food was excellent. I had splendid time over there. The service couldn't been better. The staff treated me well. I recommend for those who are craving for sushi in the area.",
"Went here last night for the grand opening. Must say, it's the best upcoming sushi spot in Philadelphia. Must go and will go again!",
"I'm nearly in a sushi coma. I scarfed down way too much, and I don't regret a bite of it. I've recently been concerned that I was losing my taste for sushi, or that there were no longer restaurants that could appease me. \n\nAfter a long night of Pilates and shopping, I came home starving with no desire to cook. I hopped on grub hub and saw that Kabuki had recently opened up AND has five stars on yelp. \n\nSpending a few extra dollars on my meal was work every penny. The fish is fresh, rice perfectly seasoned, and delivery was speedy and amiable. I wish I had taken photos of the rolls, but I was seriously famished. \n\nI've found my new go-to. Keep it up, Kabuki. Don't let me down.",
"Ordered Sushi + Sashimi lunch special on grubhub delivery- all of it was amazing, very fresh! The food arrived early (within 20 minutes) and the delivery guy was very friendly.",
"Went with the Treasure Boat which was almost more than two grown men could handle. All of the selections were delicious and the presentation combined with the quality was worth the wait.\n\nThe atmosphere was good. We were a little worried when we walked in at dinner time and not a soul was there. But obviously being the only ones there made for a nice quiet meal.\n\nService was prompt and attentive.\n\nBeware, they do not serve alcohol so you'll have to go elsewhere for your sake and sashimi pairings.\n\nOverall a great experience.",
"My Husband and I went here for our final dinner on our recent visit to Philly. We were having a hard time deciding what and where we wanted to eat. We had passed this place while walking around on our first day in the city. My husband suddenly remembered it and I look it up on yelp. The reviews were all positive and that made our decision easy! \n\nWe were not disappointed at all. They even had delicious Boboa teas. We ended up getting 5 rolls and two teas. Everything was awesome and when we got out check they had graciously given us a 20% discount. We're not sure why but it was appreciated. Our entire meal was only about $50 which is a steal compared to the $75 we usually spend on sushi back home in Orlando. \n\nEverything about Kabuki from the service to the food was excellent. It is a must visit during your stay!! The presentation of our food was even amazing!!"
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"Walked by MANHATTANJACK yesterday after a lunch at St. James Cheese that had me sending up praises to the cheese and bread gods. Intrigued by the sweet smells wafting out, my friends and I popped in to have a look, and after we stepped out, the proprietor came out to offer us a sample of his pistachio crusted, white chocolate covered english toffee. AMAZING. Judging from the website, I think we spoke with Jack himself, and he was so kind and excited. I will be back.",
"Coffee was good and the coconut macaroon was amazing. This place could become habitual.",
"Eee!!! There has been a dearth of study-conducive cafes in New Orleans. but I think the food, drink, and dining God must have read my unwritten wishes. \n\nWe had just visited the Creole Creamery next door when we discovered this great cafe. Easily could have written off the place off as a furniture store had I not noticed some patrons cradling coffee mugs by the windowside. The cafe is clean, white, very very spacious and large enough to accommodate - my favorite - a communal wooden table! people are busy at work in front of laptops here. At the same time, there is a fast turnover of customers looking to grab and go coffee and sweets as well. \n\nGreat latte drinks, and the teas they carry here are top notch... Very smooth, without tasting in the mouth of bitter caffeine residues. The baked goodies are great, and I have yet to try their artisan chocolates but it must be good, seeing as the website has a whole page devoted to chocolates! \n\nProbably the most welcome addition to Garden District yet.",
"Gotta do something about that door. And the music is a little bit loud. But the people are lovely, the coffee delicious, and the macaroons a perfect little treat.",
"This is an interesting addition to this commercial stretch of Prytania. The pastries are amazing...even day (or two) old. And the chocolates are divine. I haven't had a beverage here yet, but plan too.\n\nThe decor is still sparse...because it's new? or because that's the design choice? I'm not sure. But I kind of like it. It is hard to tell what the business if from the window though.\n\nOn a random side note, I used to get my hair cut here a million years ago when it was Command Performance (c'mon sing the old TV commercial) and many years later I worked with a trainer when there was a gym here. So that's an interesting collection of businesses in one location.",
"What a cute place! The hot mocha was decadent, super frothy. I'm going to need to go back to try one of the scrumptious sounding sandwiches. The baked goods all looked very fresh and delicious too. I will be going back soon, hopefully will have more to add to my review.",
"The cute blondie at the counter was very nice and made my coffee just the way I like it. (Ladies, he is new to town--you should definitely get on this one). However, I was unimpressed with the lack of selection of baked goods. Also, the menu was nonexistent. When I asked for the menu, I was told they gave away their last one. The restaurant was not packed--how many menus did they print? I tried a few pastries with my friend, including the macaroon. The texture was spot on, however it was overloaded with sugar. I would really like to see some healthier and/or dairy-free options to accommodate the growing population of vegans in the city. Lastly, when I was rung up on their iPad register, I was forced to select from a few gratuity options which made me feel a bit uncomfortable. Tips should be earned, not required.",
"Got recommended to this place after posting on twitter about good coffee & a good place to work. \n\nAmbiance: This place is pretty \"hip\". I love the fact they have a community table in the middle of the room, nice place to work, collaborate, or meet new people. However, that work area does not have any plugs for your laptop, so that is one drawback. They rest of the store also lacks much seating or plug options. \n\nCoffee: the coffee was drip, but delicious. Not the best coffee ever, but for like $2 it was a good pour. \n\nInternet: You have to ask for a password which is fine with me. The Internet overall is pretty quick, a lot better than most CC's or PJ's. \n\nOverall it was a pretty cool place. Didn't get to try any of the food or sweets, but they all looked great. I will be back to knock out some code sometime soon.",
"Minimalist in design, this new place features pastries, housemade truffles, and daily lunch specials. The service is affable and efficient. While the apple fritter didn't wow me (wondered if it was day-old?), the cappuccino hit the spot.",
"Went back and gave the apple fritter another try on the recommendation of Coleman, 1/2 of the duo that owns the spot. It was much fresher, and again, the cappuccino was wonderful. It's easy to get in and out when you're feeling harried in the AM, so I'm looking forward to spending time here on a free day."
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"My wife and I had a very dissapointing time at this restraunt. Overall the food was pretty good, the menu terrific, but the atmosphere reminded me of a steak house chain which is OK if you like that sort of thing. We ordered a bottle of Savignon Blanc and after about 15 minutes the waitress came back to say that they were out of our selection. We made another choice and about 15 minutes later she came by to announce that this wine too was unavailable. So, choice number three was made and ....you guessed it.....20 minutes later she came back and NO WINE. At this point I said to just bring any bottle of Savignon Blanc that they had. Well over an hour after being seated we finally got our wine. I asked to speak to the manager to inquire why they could not have either printed an ammendment to the wine list or simply told us up front that some wines were unavailable. I would have been ok with that. She responded by blaming the waitress....then went on to say that it is so hard to deal with the state store?!? What was she smoking? It is simply poor management and I will never go back or recommend it to anyone. A decent manager would have comped the wine or sent a glass while were waiting over an hour. She did neither and then shifted the blame.",
"My friend who goes to Boston University told me that, on my next visit, we had to go to Legal Sea Foods. Unbeknownst to me, I was destined to visit Legal way before my next trip to Boston. (forgive my theatrical and suspenseful tone... I just finished Harry Potter)\n\nThis Sunday, I had the pure joy to dine at the new location in KOP mall. I really didn't know what to expect so I will take you through my journey.\n\nThe atmosphere itself was very confusing. Legal's began as a family owned fish market that branched into the restaurant business in the early mid 1900's. The atmosphere was a weird jumble between high class dining, a homey feel and funky. It was weird. The wood tables, fixtures and decor, gave it the more expensive look. But the paper place mats and the people who worked there detracted from that classy feel. \n\nThe way the servers interacted reminded me of Fridays or a restaurant of that nature, not of a place who's cheapest entree was low $20's. Not saying that they were not very nice but they way they talked and kidded with each other while on the floor, the way that some servers had nose rings and cornrows was a bit out of place for a restaurant that was obviously attempting to go for the more high-class, expensive atmosphere.\n\nAlso, the blue and white rectangular light fixtures on the ceiling confused the atmosphere even more, giving it more of a funky, Stephen Starr look.\n\nNeedless to say, I was wary before ordering the food. I decided upon the calamari appetizer, Kung Pow Shrimp Wok and the Bananas Foster. The calamari was delicious but a tad oily from the sauce. The entree and dessert were two of the best decisions that I have made in my life. Te Wok was deliciously spicy, with pineapples and peanuts. And they were not stingy with the shrimp. It was served in a mini wok and DELICIOUS. The bananas foster was.... wow. Heaven to my mouth, a delight to my taste buds, it was AMAZING.\n\nAlso, the bathrooms were pretty cool. :)\n\nI definitely recommend Legals to anyone who is more concerned with the taste of the food, rather than the mish-mosh atmosphere.",
"Legal Sea Foods is a Boston-based restaurant chain. Now there are locations nationwide. The King of Prussia Legal is where Houlihan's used to be, in the Court. This location's decor is a mix of Houlihan's throwbacks and Legal design elements (the blue/white hanging lights and the seafood bar area, to name a few).\n\nI've been here for lunch and dinner. Both times we experienced friendly service (shout out to our lunch servers, Wayne and Kim) and were seated promptly, the second time with a reservation. Definitely make reservations for dinner, and note that Legal gets crowded during both shifts.\n\nDRINKS - No shots. For dinner, I asked for shots but Laura (our server) said they didn't make any. Forget her exact wording, but doesn't appear that you order them at a table. Maybe Legal isn't \"that\" kind of place?\n\nAPPETIZERS - Oysters, baby! For lunch, I shared half a dozen P.E.I. oysters ($2/oyster; fresh and delicious, with a tangy pepper sauce) since they didn't yet have Kumamotos. For dinner, I soloed three Kumamotos. Since Laura felt bad that I couldn't have shots, she threw in an extra oyster! Mmmm.\n\nENTREES - Good lunch, blah dinner. For lunch, I had the Legal's Signature Crab Cake ($14.95) - full of tender crab meat. For dinner, I suffered through the underwhelming Thai mahimahi (22). The fish was plain and overcooked (a friend even verified this for me) and there wasn't enough curry (it was spicy like breast milk anyway, yuck!). The two shrimp atop the fish were fine. As a whole, it was a chore to eat, and a shot would have helped. Their Louisiana gumbo ($12) was also underwhelming spice-wise.\n\nDESSERTS - For lunch, had the ice cream scoops. Tasty! The portion sizes were enormous and it was so agonizingly sweet that I couldn't finish it. For dinner, shared the bananas foster with a few folks - sweet also.\n\nWhen it was time for the bill, Legal shined. Paying by credit? Servers bring the credit card processing machine to you so your card never leaves your sight. When we had a large party, our bill came split by guest. (Unsure if anyone requested that, or if that's their standard operating procedure.) All of my meals there have been pricey, but it IS seafood! I'll return for the oysters and maybe the desserts, but I'm in no hurry to rush back for an expensive meal.\n\n3/5 stars (lunch 4 stars, dinner 2.5 stars)",
"I love this restaurant for its chowder and fresh seafood. But I was quite disappointed this day. The Chef must have had an off day as the chowder that I longed for (since I now live in the middle of the desert) was not what I had hoped. I have been to a few Legal Sea Foods..Short Hills, NJ, Paramus, NJ and even up in Boston, MA. \nI will not this one time of not up to par chowder affect me from going to another Legal Sea Foods, as I generally really like the food.",
"Service on the weekends when it gets extremely busy can be hit or miss.\n\nI highly recommend the Maryland Cream of Crab soup, which can be a meal in itself as it comes in a big bowl only. Accompanied with their crusty bread rolls this is a delicious lunch meal.\n\nFor an entree I recommend the lobster roll or Kung Pao shrimp....yea you heard me correctly. Served in a mini wok, it is tastier and more spicy than your pedestrian Chinese restaurant.\n\nWe have had some great and some not so great meals here, depending on the time and day and server you get.",
"I took my parents here for birthday celebrations. They had both eaten at a Legal Seafood restaurant elsewhere, but this was my first time.\n\nWe made reservations online, so when we arrived we were seated quickly. \n\nIn perusing the menu, there were many items that sounded quite delicious and narrowing it down was admittedly a bit difficult. I ended up choosing the Blackened Tuna Sashimi and the Wood-Grilled Fish assortment. Others ordered the NE Clam Chowder and Lump Crab Dip for appetizers, and the main entrees were Crab Cakes and the Shrimp Trio.\n\nThe tuna sashimi was very good, however my main entree was a bit of a let down. I had been told how good the food is, so maybe the hype elevated my expectations; it wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't as remarkable as I'd hoped. I was able to taste some of the Lump Crab dip which was tasty (and served with interesting \"seafood chips\"), and also some of the Shrimp Trio (the coconut shrimp were my favorite). Overall, I think I'd rate the food slightly above average. \n\nThe service was, however, exceptional. Prompt but not pushy, informative, friendly. Definitely one of the more pleasant eating experiences I've had from that perspective.",
"For chain fish, it is not bad. Bus lady, quit poking my kid and making smiley faces. He doesn't like either when you do it. When he is older, he may just come looking for you so that he can poke you really hard while wearing a maniacal smile on his face. Perhaps then you will understand how it looked and felt to him at the time.\n\n*My son was all of 8 months old at the time. I am not sure what compels people to think it is ok to just walk up to a kid, start poking him and smiling while making gaga-googoo noises and think it is somehow ok. It was all I could do to keep myself from stabbing her with a fork.\n\nAgain, for chain fish, it wasn't bad...",
"Its a very nice environment. \n\nI felt its too pricey for the amount of food you get. The food was ok, wasn't great. There are better places out there.",
"Legal Seafood isn't what it is back in Boston, but it's still one of the better seafood places in the area. \n\nThe lunches are probably better values than the dinners, but I had the halibut the other night and it was well worth the cost ($18). The sides were delicious (broccoli w/cheese, and mashed potatoes), and the fish was cooked perfectly. \n\nFor lunch I usually stick with the fish and chips, which are light and not too greasy. I haven't heard any complaints about the food from the friends I have gone with except the calamari was a little tough one time. \n\nWith larger groups, they will bring out a credit card machine when the meal is done and you can split the meal up by seat or any way you like, which I thought was awesome. All in all a good experience, and I will continue to eat here when I am in the mood for seafood that's cooked.",
"I wasn't very impressed with this place. The food was okay but I wouldn't put it on my list of places I would go back to. I had the Cioppino and it was really gritty. I understand that it's mussels and all but it didn't seem like they cleaned it as well as they should have. If you are looking for over-priced \"okay\" seafood then this is your place!"
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"plenty of appetizing selections but i always go for my usual... frontega chicken panini and broccoli & cheddar soup! \"you pick two\" + reg. soda for under $10.\n\nit has a nice location, situated in an open-air shopping environment. so after a casually stroll along the beautifully landscaped walkways and shops, time for a freshly baked bread meal. more than a dozen varieties -from bagels, croissants, muffins, pastries, salads to hearty soups to choose from.",
"I'm not much for reviewing chains, but I absolutely love Panera Bread! And this one is very close to home, so I go there often. Everything I've ever ordered there is fresh and tastes great.\n\nMy only wish is that they'd change sodas. They go to all that trouble to serve healthier, natural food, but then serve crappy soda. Why not switch to some better brands? \n\nBut I'll just stick to bottled water and keep getting their delicious sandwiches. You can't go wrong here!",
"A colleague of mine prdered a huge cookie and brownie tray from Panera for an office event and the cookies (HUGE - and about 450 calories a piece) were delicious.\n\nThe Chocolate Chipper and Double Chocolate with Walnuts (and white confection pieces) were snapped up in minutes.\n\nI did not try the brownies but they looked great and also disappeared.",
"Good food. Nice breakfast. That's really all that's positive. It's pretty overpriced and the bagels are pretty hard. Also the orange juice was a little sour and very pulpy. If you have nowhere else to go, go to panera. Your better off going to another bagel place or even duckin donuts\n(decent bagels, great and cheap baked goods)",
"Been going to Panera for many years. This one is the dirtiest with terrible customer service, over many visits. Tonight, we were helped at the counter, after waiting for a few minutes, by a shift supervisor who actually rolled her eyes at us for hesitating with our order. Two managers, both men, stood right in back of her. \nOur food was the same, small salads, little to no dressing. The back room picture on the wall on the right is covered in fruit flies. Again, it has been this way for 2-3 months. The bathroom has only 2 stalls, one is broken.\nThe eating area floor is always, tonight included, filthy, with tables covered in food and/or dishes. \nI did finally see a women come out after about 45 minutes and sweep the carpet. Again, the 2 male managers were shooting the breeze with the female shift supervisor behind the counter. One cashier was working, and it was fairly busy, about 6;30 p.m\nI go to other Panera's. Some are just as dirty, with skimpy portions. But, this one is the worst. Won't be back, will drive to another one farther away!",
"How can you not like Panera Bread? THE best Broccoli cheddar soup on a bread bowl. My go to place whenever i'm around the area!",
"This particular Panera location is just as good as any other. While parking in The Promenade can be a pain, it's worth it for an otherwise convenient lunch. The line is usually long here at lunch time, but with every register manned, and bakery workers even taking orders when there is no bakery line, it is extremely fast moving. The staff members are always friendly, return my \"thank yous\" with \"your welcomes\" and are always on the ball with my special requests (i.e. ordering a salad without the chicken, etc.). \n\nIn the winter it can be hard to find a seat inside, so I'll often stake out my place while I'm waiting for my meal to be prepared, saving my seat with a book or something. In the summer, there is outdoor seating. \n\nAs far as Panera in general, I love this restaurant because for a quasi-fast food chain, their menu is quite diverse in type of food and healthfulness. Their salads are actually healthy, unlike some places that sneak in the high calorie dressing. On the other hand, if I really feel like going off the wagon one day, I can get a bowl of mac n cheese and a danish. The rewards card is also nice, and something that I don't think any other fast food joints do. It's always exciting to learn I've got a free bagel or pastry or something awesome.",
"When you order vegetarian sandwich, salad , or soup please make sure it is because this happened second time to me couple other people that there was a chicken in my salad .....",
"A great, cozy chain place for those who don't mind serving themselves. As the weather gets colder, their signature soups in their sourdough bread bowls sound like just what the doctor ordered. \n\nI haven't been in here in a while, and I was asked for my Panera member's card to swipe on the POS, which notified the cashier that I get a free birthday pastry of my choice. Awesome.\n\nPeak times or not, expect to wait for even the smallest order at the production line, simply because the franchise's way of serving is \"first come, first serve\". It is odd, but it isn't the end of the world, either.\n\nBTW, Fridays/Saturdays (more so on Saturday) are when couples, high schoolers & college students typically dine there, while Sundays are when families with little children go. So if you're not a fan of kids and you're reading this, you've been warned. You're welcome :-)",
"What's not to love at Panere? I love the broccoli cheddar soup and the chicken Caesar salad. I can always find a good gluten free options. \nAlso, no matter how busy it is (like today). I got my order in less than 10 minutes! The staff here is very friendly."
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"Amazing wings and great variety on the menu. For cold beer and hot wings, you won't do any better than this. Try a lube tube! Or two!",
"Wonderful food at the Lube. I love this place. I come down to FL a few times a year to visit my wife's grandparents and every time I visit it is always a must to stop at the Lube once or twice. The wings are the big attraction here. They have many different flavors and I have tried almost all of them and haven't found a bad one yet. I have also had the pleasure of indulging in their all-you-can-eat wing nights. You pay a fixed price and then get to stuff your face till you can't stuff anymore. For the all-you-can-eat wings, they set up metal trays of the most popular wing flavors on a buffet table. If you want another flavor of wings, you just tell the waitress and she will bring you a minimum order or 6 I believe (still covered under the all-you-eat price). Of all the wings I have tried there, I prefer the hot wings. They offer a very hot wing called atomic which they make you sign a waiver for before you eat them. We tried these before and while they are very hot, the flavor was not very appealing. They also offer a number of their sauces in bottles to buy to bring home so you can make your own wings. I always load up on bottles of the hot sauce and make some great wings at home in the deep fryer. The other menu items myself and my family have tried are always good as well. I particularly like their Lube Burger. The decor here is great, all sorts of motor sports and racing memorabilia.",
"This is an excellent place for wings, beer, and onion rings. Beyond that, it's your typical Applebee's type food. The fried food is the best, but you can usually get grilled. The burgers are a decent size and taste fine.\n\nThe real attraction is the atmosphere. Cars on the ceiling and automotive memorabilia is all over the place. The service is usually good and there is plenty of outdoor seating. \n\nDepending on the night, you can see some really nice local cars since they play host to a few car enthusiast clubs.",
"So we thought this place would be a cute place to try, wrong. The food is ok, nothing special, EVERYTHING fried. Decent boneless wings. The wait staff & the patrons all seemed like they're from Pinellas Park. (the redneck world of Clearwater) If you're a biker you'll love it here, the rest of us, not so much.",
"Per the other comments, decent bar food. 2/1 burgers on Monday for lunch were great. Onion rings are great. What more can I say? If you like collector cars go on Thursday nights. Its worth checking out the rides, even if you don't go in to eat!",
"I tried the boneless chicken, hot garlic and regular hot flavors. It was not that tasty at all, I had 12 total on my plate and I only wanted to eat maybe 5 of them. I have been there before for the regular wings (bones) and those are much better. \n\n Its hit or miss, dry rub wings are nasty (taste like dirt).\n\nI recommend stick with your bones in wings, I would return because the wings (bones) are tasty there.\n\nBottomLine: Order the bones.",
"A place with the word steak in their name should know how to cook a steak. I ordered the aged beef steak and it had a very sour smell to it. I could only eat one bite. Live and learn. The wings were ok. Not worth the expensive prices.",
"The waitress was great. Very attentive and energetic. The Mustang Chicken sandwich however was not as great as I thought it would be. The bbq sauce was a savory hickory flavor and different from the bbq sauces that i like but it was good. The chicken was bland though and the bacon was limp and flavorless and not very appealing. I ate it cause I was hungry, but I wouldn't order it again. I may give a different item a try, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to go back.",
"My favorite place to eat anytime I'm in Clearwater. My 5-star rating is based on wing joints - Hooters, Buffalo Wild Wings, Wing House, etc - and not on a scale with real 5-star restaurant.\n\nIf you love wings, you have to come here on a Tuesday night. It's all-you-can-eat wings for only $10.99. When you consider how many places charge about 75 cents a wing, that's an incredible value. Plus, it's a great way to try all their flavors of wing sauce. There are usually 8 different varieties on the buffet - along with french fries, baked beans, salad, pasta salad and chili - but they'll also prepare any other flavor you want and bring them out to you.\n\nThe wings are meaty and delicious, the beer (good selection of drafts) is cold, and the service is friendly. What more could you want from a wing joint?",
"On a Friday Lunch call at work, I suggested the group try Quaker Steak & Lube. None of us had really tried it, but it sounded interesting enough. As we pulled up, we saw a few display cars outside, and some even nicer looking cars in the parking lot. However we had come for food and... whoa, they have that many flavors of wings? This place might be solid after all.\n\nAs it turns out, every day they have a different lunch buffet (all of which come with at least 2 styles of wings). Friday is burger & fried chicken buffet. This wasn't the best food I've ever had, but for an American buffet it was worth the price. Ended up with a few burgers and a few of the wings. I actually preferred the Thai wings based on their flavor. Neither had that much heat to be honest.\n\nOutside the buffet, they also have a huge menu (about as huge as the interior which has at least 4 rooms I could see), with the standard wings, real burgers and regular American fare.\n\nWhile not a weekly stop, I could see Quaker steak being a great Friday lunch once a month when you want to gorge."
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"The chocolate milkshakes here hit the spot, as do the fries. It is also quite close to the worlds safest beach, you just can't lose.",
"Oh The Spot...\n\nAs the story goes it's been around since the 60s so you know the longevity speaks for something. A classic beach dive burger joint, I've been hitting up The Spot with my family since I couldn't see over the counter (which is like 5 yrs old considering I'm so tall). \n\nThey have great burgers, standard fries, and their onion rings are awesome (crispy, crunchety, and the onion doesn't pull out in a limp string). But what I always crave most is their chocolate chip shake, a Carpinteria essential for laying on the beach and watching the dolphins swim by. They have killer breakfast burritos too.\n\nKeep in mind - it's a poppin place in a small town, and during the summer you are bound to have a long wait (they have a \"friendly\" sign detailing the fact that they are not the golden arches so you have to wait for your good food), and you might have to fight for your table. Oh and if you feel guilty, just go for a run on the amazing beach to work off the calories.\n\nGreat location, great food, ok prices, did I say great food and location?",
"Mmmm... I LOVE The Spot. Growing up in Carp, I've been coming to the Spot for years... decades... well three decades. Remembering way back, when it was just a shack with a window, no spiffy deck in sight. The burgers remain the same, classic and perfect... onion rings to die for... and milk shakes, YUM. For some reason as a kid I would always want taquitos and chilli cheese fries... hmmm odd combo. Oh anyway... this place is perfect... pretty much as I remember it years ago. It will definitely be the \"Spot\" I take my kids for a classic burger and a trip to the beach when I have kids one day. Don't change a thing! :o)",
"Its been the same since the 60's! People grow up here and its the town classic. Sure, they may have built a macdonals right off the freeway, but all the locals know to just drive a bit extra to get to the spot! :)",
"Bachelorette party gone wild\n\nBeer, tequila shots, and champagne overflowing (safety first, we hired a shuttle to drive us around - this thing had a karaoke machine and was stacked with libations)\n\n4 am Bedtime\n\n8 am HANG OVER \n\n9:30 am Purging of the alcohol by various methods (2 bathrooms in the house for 11 girls)\n\n11:30 am Ravenous ----- Bacon cheeseburgers, fries, onion rings for hungry and hung over girls. \n\nPerfect sunny day, awesome company, and foodies that were a cure for the nite's excess! You can't go wrong.",
"While I was at CMS (Carp Middle School) we had a math assignment in the 6th or 7th grade where we had to do \"research\" on which establishment offered the best fries in town. We sampled the goods at McDonalds, Foster's, and The Spot. The Spot won by a landslide.",
"What a spot.\n\n\nFirst time at this spot.\nI spotted a table.\n\nThe 'burgs were solid. \nFries were winners. \nI don't really buy into that culture of winning. \nBut sometimes, it's clear who is the boss.\n\n\nThe crowd was relaxed. \n\nFull of people trying to wash off their Saturday nights, in more ways than one. \n\nStay strong people. Stay strong.",
"All I'm going to say about this place is: Go. I have been there many times, I'm always pleased, and I will keep going everytime I visit Carp.",
"Great Burgers...and the spot...is perfect. It is just a few meters away from the beach. With a few steps you can enjoy the delicious burger and watch the waves.\n\nHowever, the lines are long, especially during lunch.",
"Okay, y'all... i was up in Carpinteria for work today... It was about 3:45 pm, and i hadn't eaten since breakfast (which I will review in a second... at the fess parker doubletree). Anyway, i was FRIGGIN STARVING... my boss and i saw this little place by the carpinteria state beach. It advertised burgers, shakes, etc. SHAKES! SHAKES SHAKES!!! However, they only took cash, and we OF COURSE only had our cards with us (and about 7 dollars in cash and change). \n\nHowever, I couldn't get the idea of a vanilla milkshake OUT OF MY HEAD. We ran to the B of A up the street for cash and immediately headed back to the Spot to get our GRUB ON!\n\nWe were told they were closing at 4 (minus one star... please stay open later!!! i bet your food would be great after a long summer day at the beach!). But we were still served. Okay... so, i had the grilled cheese, fries, and a MILK SHAKE! The grilled cheese was okay (though... mine at home are better). The fries were okay! THE MILKSHAKE WAS AMAZING! Thick, creamy, PERFECT. I actually turned to my co-worker and said \"this shit's better than sex!\" \n\nShe had chicken fingers (which looked a little overdone, but still smelled yummy), fries, a pepsi and a shake as well... (MINUS ONE MORE STAR FOR NOT CARRYING COKE PRODUCTS... pepsi is not nearly as yummy). \n\nBut in the end, I could care LESS if they have coke products. Why? Because of their amazing milk shakes. YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nI hope i get to do more work in Carpinteria. I will have a shake for breakfast, lunch, AND an early 4:00 dinner!"
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"St. Louis needed a place like this. There aren't many options for an upscale seafood specialty place otherwise. It's in a great dining location (Clayton), and liked their seafood selection, but not every dish is a hit. Creme brulee desert was good.",
"This place has great food. I had a loooong lunch there consisting of several appetizers and enjoyed it thoroughly. Subtle flavors and awesome seafood make for a lovely culinary experience.\n\nThe staff is helpful and friendly. The environment modern and sleek, yet comfortable.\n\nHighly recommend the tuna appetizer.\n\nI was suspect of the large number of seemingly \"ladies that lunch\" present at this place but, then again I'm suspect of the entire of St Louis....so....I guess its par for the course.",
"Oceano is a great addition to the St. Louis restaurant scene. It is a year old, and in that year i was there about 6 times. They have certainly adapted and improved. Their bread is baked fresh. At the beginning it used to be quite oily, but now the diner controls the oil. \n\nLast night we had a great experience, again. This begins to be our favorite restaurant. The calamari were fabulous and the halibut, great. The pork chop (16 oz.) was delicious. The owner is friendly and cares for each customer. It is a nice touch. The decor is modern and pleasant. Overall, i expect this place to last.",
"Hmmm.....Oceano Bistro, pehaps your ship has sailed!\n\nJust got home from dinner out at Oceano. I am not particularly picky about my dining experiences, but I do know the difference between good food, and something average. This as my first trip to Oceano, and I am not impressed.\n\nThe \"scene\" was interesting, all the locals looking for a \"see and be seen\" opportunity.\n\nNot sure if I will go back. The food and service were not worth the trip.",
"The Oceano Bistro is one of those restaurants when people ask, \"where should I go for... brunch, lunch, or diner \" the answer that you can give them when they ask one of those meals and refer them to the Oceano Bistro. In reality though, I have only been to the Oceano Bistro for brunch and lunch. Though, from my times eating there and being more than pleased with my meals, I would venture to assume that their dinner is quite tasty as well.\n\nThe last time that I was there was for lunch. I had the Red Chile Rock Shrimp Chop Salad. It was wonderful. It had all the salad favorites plus prosciutto and hard cooked eggs. The salad was nice and tasty.",
"This restaurant came highly recommended, and my mom will be mad at me for this review, but the truth hurts.\n\nWe started with the Ahi roll which was tasty, creative...a hit. Caesar salads are my fave, so I ordered it and was disappointed at the almost sweet quality of the dressing. Give me white anchovies and lemon, please, I don't want a sweet caesar. The highlight the meal were the grilled scallops with truffle beurre fondue. I ordered a side of spinach sauteed with garlic and organic bacon (sounds delicious, right?), but tasted as if it had cooked in day-old bacon grease. I couldn't stomach more than one bite. \n\nAside from the food, the ambience was great, we had superb service, but really I'm all about food. I'll take a snotty waiter anytime if the meal makes up for it. Not the other way around. Sorry to say I won't be back and I wouldn't recommend spending your hard earned benjamins here.",
"Apparently, the grilled scallops are supposed to be \"The Dish\" here. We were not impressed with the scallops nor with the crab cakes which we ordered for appetizer. The service was ok, the server was not very personable nor friendly. If you're looking for great food, this is not the place to go.",
"I had mixed feelings about making a reservation here for the last dinner i was going to have with my parents before i returned to maryland (due to the mixed reviews on yelp) but it came highly recommended by a family friend so i decided to give it a try, and i'm so glad i did! maybe the mixed reviews are due to inconsistency on the restaurant's part but it was fantastic the night we went! i honestly can't think of a single thing to complain about, and that's saying a lot (don't dismiss me 'cause of all my 4 and 5 star reviews...i was yelping under my BF's account and i have no qualms about giving criticism when it's deserved).\n\nthe restaurant itself is beautiful, offering a casual yet upscale atmosphere that is warm and welcoming. you don't have to dress up but you might feel too casual in a t-shirt and jeans (unless they're a nice t-shirt and jeans). our server, melissa, was really sweet and provided excellent service, even pouring my parents' hot water for them out of their little individual tea pots (i was a server, i know what a pain it is).\n\nthey have a special seafood trio offering on sunday nights that includes smaller portions of three of their more popular dishes - sea scallops (2), salmon and sea bass - all on one plate and with their respective sauces/sides, for $25. i ordered the trio along with a cup of their daily soup, a cauliflower-potato bisque with crispy pancetta and fresh herbs which was DELICIOUS. i could have had a bowl of it with bread and been very satisfied. my dad also ordered the trio and my mom got the halibut off the regular menu. every single piece of seafood was seasoned and cooked perfectly, and the sauces and sides that were paired with each were also excellent. even the asparagus-corn lemon risotto that came with the sea bass was great, and i have VERY high standards for restaurant risotto. many many many bad experiences with restaurant risotto.\n\nthe portions were perfect for all of us - i was just able to finish everything after having my cup of soup and my parents were \"just right\" when they were done. i've rarely seen my parents enjoy a meal so much or clean their plates so well! they also served their toasted rolls with olive oil swirled with harissa (n. african chili paste that apparently is the 'flavor' of the moment) which was an especially delicious addition to the standard bread+olive oil/butter at most restaurants.\n\nlike i said, nothing to complain about...both my parents loved it, i loved it, and we will definitely be going back next time i'm in town. my parents enjoyed it so much they might not even wait for me! they'll probably go back for lunch sometime with friends...let's just hope it lives up to the expectations set by this first visit!",
"I'm surprised by the mix of reviews on Oceano Bistro. I went there with a group from work. My wife and I had wonderful meals. We had the Blackened Big Eye Tuna appetizers. The tuna was perfectly cooked and very good. My wife had the Sea Bass while I had a steak. The steak was cooked just the way I asked. It was a good cut and had a lot of flavor. I tried a bit of my wife's Sea Bass and it was very good as well. The service was good but, it was a large group so the gave us our own server. Since that night, I have gone back twice more for lunch. The Tuna Burger was enjoyable (needs more wasabi but, maybe that's just me). The Steak Sandwich was awesome.",
"I've been here 4 times or so. Great food and great service each time. It's usually busy with a lively crowd of both older and younger folks. The scallops are wonderful, and if you don't do seafood or aren't in the mood, their chicken entree is really great too. The side dishes are amazing as well. Not too dressy, not too casual. Just look nice, don't be a slob, and come hungry."
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"On a nice summer afternoon, Manayunk welcomed Union Taco to the neighborhood. Union Taco welcomed every guest with a free taco.\n\nI'm a little surprised about Union Taco's decision to open a store on Main Street to be honest. It's literally on the same block as Cactus and down the street from Taqueria Feliz. What's the difference? Well, Union Taco is BYO. You also place your order at the counter and bring it to the table. This seems like a great place for a quick, casual taco. \n\nAt the time I arrived, they were preparing the chicken taco for everyone to sample. The Poblano Braised Chicken taco was stuffed with pickled tomatillos, queso fresco, piquillo coulis. I got the honor of taking the wrapper off the red Chili Habanero hot sauce. The taco wasn't huge which is fine for a free sample. Normally they are $4 a pop so it's reasonable enough to make a multi-taco meal. As of today, the website lists the chicken taco for $7 so I'm glad the menus that they were passing out said otherwise.\n\nThe taco itself was pretty good. The braised chicken was melt in your mouth good. Speaking of melted, the taco was fresh out of the kitchen so the cheese had a nice melt to it. To my own fault, I probably put a little too much hot sauce on to get a true assessment of the taco. It was spicy, just the way I like it though. \n\nI was literally there within the second hour of operation and could see there were some growing pains. I like to cut up my tacos and they didn't have silverware or plastic ware. They also didn't have a trash can yet and you needed to hand your plate to one of the employees. The employees did seem friendly and eager to make the new taco shop work. \n\nThe menu looks pretty interesting over and has many interesting ingredient tacos. I look forward to going back and exploring their offerings.",
"This place is delicious! Creative menu with lots of options. By far the best tacos in manayunk. Byob which is a plus. We were there the first night they opened and the had some issues with timing of the food but I think they'll figure that out as they go. Definitely go and try it out!!",
"Ok I will give this place another shot sometime in the future because we did go the second day or was open so many of these issues will (hopefully) get worked out. The service was nice but extremely slow and food items came out one. by. one. Took an hour to get two tacos, guac and queso. The tacos were good but the tortillas looked and tasted store bought but overall good. The guac was very bland- no taste whatsoever. The chips were hot but found a hair. The queso was flavorful but extremely soupy. I was so excited for a Mexican place because who doesn't love cheap and delicious eats, but I was disappointed in this place. Hopefully though, it was opening week issues and the next time I go will be worth it.",
"My boyfriend and I came here around 8 o'clock on the Friday night. We sat at the outside table since it was a nice night. \n\nWhen we went inside to order my boyfriend asks how big the burritos are. The guy behind the counter goes, \"burrito sized.\" (Extended moment of awkward silence.) \n\nMy boyfriend and I stood there and just kind of looked at him. If you have been to chipotle, freebirds..or any other place that sells burrito there is no consistency size. Thus, making the comment stupid, and annoying. The guy behind the counter seemed bored, unwilling to discuss the me, and even assist me with a food allergy concern. \n\nIt was the first week union taco was open, how can you have employees that already give two shits less about the menu? \n\nWe ordered the queso and chips. The queso comes out it's extremely running and in this small little cup. Once again, there is another awkward moment of silence because expectation and reality were epically different. I was expecting jalapeño queso to have chucks of maybe tomatoe with some kick of spice in it. This stuff had zero spice, and was the consistency of creamy tomato soup. Regardless, once I dipped my first chip into it's fattening salty depths I found heaven. \n\nI had the pork al pastor, and ox tail tacos on corn tortilla. My boyfriend had the \"burrito sized\"'union burrito. I felt both the pork and the ox tail were seasoned perfectly. You get a pretty good amount of meat per taco too. But, you get sacrificed on the vegetable and additional toppings side of the bargain. \n\nI was disappointed with the fact they didn't drain the meat in any way. So, the tacos came with a runny messy of grease. This is perfectly find at a road side taco shack or Taco Bell. But, if your selling 5 dollars taco I shouldn't have to fish my taco out of grease. \nThis can also be dangerous on corn tortillas that tend to disintegrate when they get damp. I was also disappointed because things were excluded from the taco and things were added without me being notified. For example, the pork should have come with cheese, and that was missing. The ox tail had a random piece of spinach, and the the caramelized onions were not there unless they were hidden in the meat. It's sad considering there's 2-3 toppings per taco that they couldn't get that straight. \n\nIt's on the cheaper side of Mexican food in manayunk, you can bring your own tequila, and the food is quick served and quickly eaten. I would go back again, but I wouldn't write home about it",
"To be completely upfront and honest, yes, the free taco they offered during their opening night may have slightly influenced my rating... but only because it was damn good. \n\nThe old Caputo's is now Union Taco. While Union doesn't serve the late night hours that Caputo's once did, the quality of food they offer is on par with the pizza joint I miss greatly. Yes, main street is not short on Mexican options and $3 to $5 for a taco may seem pricey, but good food usually wins out. They also have some unique tacos like Oxtail or Cactus. I didn't stray to far from norm on my 1st trip, so can only recommend the Traditional and Fish tacos at this point. I'll be back for more adventurous dinners in the near future.",
"Excellent food and definitely the best Mexican food spot on the Main Line. Would recommend anything from their a la carte selection of Tacos to their wide variety of Tortas. Their Chorizo cheese fries were delicious as well. \n\nThe staff was also very welcoming and helpful. Additionally, the atmosphere was laid back and casual. Can't wait to go back.",
"Fast casual mexican joint in Manayunk.\n\nThe food is really good - tacos, burritos, tortas, chorizo fries, guacamole and chips.\n\nTacos are really expensive though, they should really do a deal like buy 3 get 1 free. \n\nBYO so bring some beer or tequila with you.",
"Literally one of the best pork burrito's that I've had in years! I tried the chips and jalapeño cheese dipping sauce as well. The chips are fresh and seemed to be homemade. Cannot wait to go back and try the magi tacos that everyone was ordering.",
"Union Taco in still-cool Manayunk is the first branch of the original Union Taco located in the not-as-cool neighborhood of 7th and Girard. It's quite a contrast in neighborhoods but the food tastes the same. Tacos are the main bill of fare here and each that I have tried is tasty and creatively put together. Their traditional taco with ground Kobe beef, home-made jalapeño queso, and pico de gallo is a good place to start and will def not disappoint. There are also a couple of vegetarian options including their marinated cactus taco. Plus they have a wide assortment of hot sauces you can use to add a kick (or in some cases a punch!) The Union Taco in Manayunk is attractive inside and has a couple of tables outside as well.",
"BYOT! But their house made margarita mix ($7) is so sour it makes me cringe just thinking about it. On the bright side their tacos are tasty. The flank steak was tender. The pickled jalapenos added only a slight kick. The mahi mahi was seared well but wish there was more than just one piece in my taco. Will definitely be back to try the cactus and oxtail."
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"Just opened, fantastic pizza from the coal oven. Full menu, friendly service. Great atmosphere, lots of seating, kid friendly and BYOB. Also gluten free and vegan options- rare for a quality pizza place. We will be back!",
"This new pizzeria just opened for business the other day. The wife and I decided to stop-in for dinner. Currently, no reservation system is setup yet. The place was packed. The hostess seated us immediately. \n\nIt is BYOB. We brought a six-pack of beer. We observed quite a few other patrons drinking wine and beer. They did not have an ice bucket available to chill our goods. The menu consists of usual suspects of pizza, salads and sandwiches. We didn't see any entrée's on the menu. Our server immediately took our orders. A carafe of water was brought to our table.\n\nFor an appetizer we decided to try the Mozzarella Fritti. It took 30 minutes for this app to come to our table. It was okay, nothing to write home about. \n\nFor the main course my wife decided to test the waters with a classic Pizza, no toppings. I ordered the Porchetta slow roasted pork Panini sandwich. It took another 30 minutes for the food to arrive to our table. The pizza did not have enough sauce, it did not have enough cheese and it was undercooked. We overheard the couple next to our table (who has a daughter that is a server at this restaurant) also mention about the pizza being undercooked. I suppose with a 1,000 degree oven, it is going to be a learning curve. Kate did not like the pizza. I think that the Treno restaurant down the street does a slightly better pizza. As for my Panini sandwich, the pork was dry as the Sahara desert. I asked the server where my accompaniment of french fries was, she then told me 'oh, they ran out of them'. I suppose the cooks did not communicate to the staff that the fries were 86'd? Our server asked me if I wanted to order a replacement item... I ordered the Arancini. The risotto balls had a nice crisp to them. However, the innards were very, very bland. The side of truffle aioli dipping sauce was horrible. (it tasted like mayonnaise soup... I think a marina would compliment it better). \n\nOur server was very good. Our water glasses were continuously refreshed. Look, I truly realize that the restaurant is new and needs to work some kinks out. I usually don't return to a restaurant unless I give them 3 stars or more. However, I am biased. This is my neighboring town and I want this business to succeed. Perhaps after a few months, we will give this place another shot.",
"My fiancé and I went to Bricco on Friday night. We live in Center City, Philadelphia. He is a South Jersey native and heard about the new spot from friends, so we decided to check it out. With our wine bottles in tow, we took the PATCO line from the city which could not have been easier -- a quick five minute walk from the Westmont station. We arrived and were seated immediately by our very friendly server who promptly opened our wine and welcomed us to the new restaurant. We started with the long hots and the meatball appetizers. The meatballs were absolutely phenomenal. Moist and covered in a tangy but sweet marinara sauce with a fresh salad on the side. Perfect. The long hots were stuffed with prosciutto and sharp cheese and baked in the oven (as were the meatballs, and as is just about everything hot it seems like). The flavors together were outstanding and the hard cheese just slightly softened in the perfectly charred pepper created an exceptional textural experience. We then had the Caesar salad (which can only be described as classic) and gave the \"Langelli\" pizza a try. The fiancé is not a huge fan of mushrooms, but really enjoyed this. I think the combination of the light truffle and egg under the cheese just makes you want more and more and more. A the crust was perfectly cooked. Between the two of us, we ate the entire pie, which was not small! It is a must try. The kitchen was bustling and lots of takeout was going out the door. After dinner, I was grateful to have the opportunity to walk off my dinner back to the PATCO line. I overheard a woman raving about the wings (also cooked in the coal-fired oven) and next time, I will be sure make room for those too! Bricco is a great little spot that is sure to become a neighborhood staple. Best of luck to the owners.",
"I am a Collingswood resident and read in the Courier Post that Bricco was opening this weekend. Eager to try something new, my boyfriend and I went around 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and were seated right away. The server was very friendly and welcoming. She immediately got us water and an opener for our wine. The decor is really impressive and the atmosphere was great. Everything on the menu looked good and was very reasonably priced. We were excited to try the pizza and chose the Vanti, which had meatballs, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella. It was delicious! The crust and meatballs were perfectly cooked. I'm only sorry I didn't leave room to try something else! Afterwards, we sat for a while and enjoyed our wine, and no one rushed us out, despite the steady stream of people continuing to come in. \n\nI'm looking forward to heading back soon to try some more of their pizzas. This is a fantastic place and a welcome addition to the Collingswood/Westmont restaurant scene!",
"I ate here with a group last week. I was impressed with the staff, service, and food. They handled young kids well and everything came out as ordered in a timely manner. Overall great atmosphere - will be returning!\n\nClean... friendly... great attention to detail... easy to tell it was family owned and they cared a lot about providing a fantastic experience!",
"Saw this new pizza place had opened up and decided to give it a try on our day off for lunch. Rustic meets retro decor. Very simple yet cozy. We were immediately greeted with a bottle of cold water. We tried the wings which were baked in the coal fire oven. They had nicely charred sweet onions draped over top and served with a rosemary Aoli. Presentation was amazing as it was served on a cute little cutting board and butcher paper. Yum. We ordered the vanti which had delicious little meatballs and big globs of ricotta. The sauce was out of this world. Made with San Marzano tomatoes which have less seeds and more meat. The crust of course was thin and super crispy with a few slightly burnt edges. We then had the short rib pie with fontina and arugala. Very nice flavor combination. Short ribs were cooked perfectly. I think the vanti was my favorite but we enjoyed everything we had here. Staff was friendly. Service was great as well. My only problem was that the napkins were cheap and tore when we tried to use them. We have been on a search lately for good crispy pie in the area. I think we have found it! Can't wait to come back!!! Bene fatte! Well done!",
"My wife and I really enjoy a good pizza so when we heard about Bricco opening we couldn't wait to try it. When we arrived , we were seated immediately by a very pleasant waitress who happened to grow up in the area. Turns out, she was just as excited to try the pizza as we were and was telling us how good it was and that the word was spreading around town very quickly! It didn't take but 15 minutes for our pizza to come out. We ordered the classic bricco. I will tell you, I've tried everyone's pizza in south jersey and this is by far the best. I ordered a pie to go and have since been back for a takeout order for 3 pizzas (one of which was a Marguarita that was amazing) and plan on going back this weekend! Give it a try! You won't be disappointed!",
"How in the world can a place that specializes in pizza, run out of it on a Friday night @ 8pm? While I cannot say how good/bad this place truly is, the fact that when I called up to order a pizza, they had to turn me away because they ran out of dough. That's pathetic and an embarrassment for an establishment who primarily focuses on pizza. This put a bad taste in my mouth, especially after I spent the entire day looking forward to trying it out.",
"Loved the pizza and coal oven wings. Will definitely be going back. Just call ahead around 5",
"Got a pie to go on Saturday night and it was good. Parking might be an issue on busy nights being so close to the Pour House."
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"The people who own Il Granaio have done it again, with another excellent Italian BYO restaurant. We tried to reserve at Il Granaio tonight. They were booked but told us about their new restaurant that just opened earlier this week, so we went there.\n\nEverything was outstanding, including the lobster/crab pasta and the veal chop parmigiana, which may be the best veal parm I've ever had. In addition, the service was excellent, starting with the welcoming smile of Jesus the busman, and the great waitstaff including Darren and Kathleen. By meal's end, we felt like part of the family, and what a delicious family. Highly recommended!",
"The meal and service were excellent. I thought it was a bit quieter with a slightly more refined inner atmosphere compared to Il Granaio. Our waiter was Darren who was very attentive and friendly. I would rate this as one of the best Italian meals that I have had in the Delaware County area. I wish the staff and owner great success in their new venture. T and B C",
"Antica is Italian food at its best. BYOB, affordable pricing, friendly service, and divine taste. From the ample short ribs to bucatini carbonara to veal with crab to the little pillows of gnocchi, everything is wonderful. The arancini appetizer has a surprising braised beef interior which is delicious and quite filling. Well worth a visit and you will surely opt to return again soon after.",
"Good spot. Well worth checking out. Waited for a table for a good bit on a busy Saturday night, but staff was awesome and made up for the wait. And you can always cruise to the bar at Brandywine Prime after.",
"Outstanding food and service! This is a new favorite! We went on a Sunday afternoon and from the moment we walked in the door, we felt like family. The wait staff was attentive and helpful and the food was perfectly prepared. There were 7 of us and we all had something different. No one was disappointed! The pasta is homemade, the ingredients are fresh and seasonings perfect! We splurged on dessert and again were not disappointed - the creme brulee was not too sweet and the chocolate-orange bread pudding and tiramisu were heavenly.",
"This restaurant is very similar to their sister restaurant Il Grenaio. Menu is essentially the same. Food was good however the noise level was beyond loud. We were there on a Saturday night at 8:00 and it was so busy. The wait staff were very good. Did I mention the noise level! It may be better mid week.",
"I've eaten here eaten here every week or two since Antica opened and tried just about every item on the menu. Everything has been delicious and some things (like the bucatini and short rib) are truly wonderful. Service is both friendly and professional. It's a BYOB, so remember to bring a favorite bottle or two.",
"Six of us stopped by here on a busy Friday evening after we discovered that our original restaurant choice was closed for the evening. The placed was packed but the hostess could not have been more gracious and asked us to wait a few minutes to see if there was something that she could do for us. Then, miraculously, we saw some of the staff pulling tables together and setting them. We were seated in no more than ten minutes! Then, we experienced the only down-side to the whole evening. The room was so loud that some of us could not hear what our server was saying at one end of the table. Because we felt fortunate that we had even secured a table, the noise was not an issue for us so we sat back and enjoyed the rest of our stay. Our waitress was delightful, personable yet professional and most efficient. Each of us found our menu choices to be innovative, flavorful, and nicely presented. The young one with us ordered chicken fingers (what else?!) from the children's menu and quickly devoured them. The Caesar's salad was chock full of fresh ingredients. Tender and delicious veal pizzalola was not overly saucy and could not have been better. Pork tagliatelle was wonderful and so plentiful that almost half of it was enjoyed at home the next day, though the pork was on the chewy side the flavor made up for it. We surely will return here whenever we plan to be in the area",
"I have nothing but good things to say about Antica. Atmosphere was excellent with a friendly helpful staff. The menu was just the right size. It didn't overwhelm you with to much to choose from, but offered a great blend of options to cover whatever your in the mood for. (Beef, chicken, fish, etc) And to top it off, the prices were very reasonable. I suggest you put this on your list of places to go for a great dining experience.",
"We had our engagement party here on a Saturday for lunch. It was excellent! The food, staff and atmosphere were all perfect. This place is a great value and they do an excellent job. We will be back for more showers & parties - they do not skimp on anything here. It was GREAT!"
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"It's a cute little business that just opened up and I tried their White Chocolate Mocha paired with an everything bagel and cream cheese and it was awesome! The people their are nice and fast on service! Definitely coming back to try more things. First coffee shop I've seen on the west side that isn't a Starbucks:) Loving the change #supportsmallbusinesses",
"I been enjoying this spot for the past month. The service is great...you can call and place order in advance. I appreciate the hospitality. Coffee is great. I get cold brew for my friend who loves it. Thank you for this spot on the westside.",
"This is a pretty cool little place. The breakfast burrito was pretty good and I enjoyed my Barrio Cold Brew. The prices are pretty great, too. You'll get a pretty large cold brew for considerably less than most places. Anyway, I'm not writing a wall of text here. Stop reading this and go give this place a try!",
"I love supporting locally owned businesses! Come stop here for an amazing coffee and some yummy treats! Service is fantastic and if you call ahead they will bring your order out to your car! Prices are reasonable if not super! I tried the french toast bagel which was Delicious cinnamon goodness, my husband had the chorizo, egg cheese potatoe burrito which was packed with flavor, not too greasy and warm and delicious. The coffee is super fresh! Come support an independant business and tickle your tastebuds with some yummy treats! Eat well live well and enjoy",
"This place is so cute! The prices are fair and the coffee is great. The customer service is great. Highly recommend this spot!",
"A great place to grab a cup with a true Tucson feel. The Sergio is warm and friendly and the coffee is really inexpensive. I typically get the cold brew and it is the best in town!",
"This place is bomb. Super nice folks running it. I stopped in right before work and ordered an \"iced coffee.\" Dude suggested I get their cold brew with lechera(condensed milk) as a sweetener and add cream. I went with his suggestion and it's delicious. I also ordered a breakfast burrito and it's perfect. Tucson's hidden gem.",
"This place is amazing! Small and quaint but huge flavors! Try Barrio Brew or the Cinnamon Iced Tea, those are my favorites. And the food is so good. Chorizo is yummy! And the service is impeccable!",
"Yay, a cute, little coffee place on the west side with a covered patio! Barrio Berryade and Barrio Brew are our favorite drinks so far (and yes, you can get the Barrio Brew without sweetener if that's your thing). Nothing like sitting on the patio enjoying the morning AZ sunshine with a Barrio Brew and freshly made Bavarian cream-filled churro! The churros are \"air-fried,\" which is supposedly healthier, but all I know is that they're hot and delicious. It does take some extra time for the churros to be made - but it's worth it once you're dancing around with that yummy churro, shedding cinnamon sugar all over the patio. Oh, what's that? You don't dance with your desserts? Well, maybe you should start. \n\nJust one warning: there is no actual indoor seating, so if you happen to have a toddler with you, he or she will repeatedly run into the parking lot if you do not continuously give him or her bits of cooled churro and sips of your Berryade.",
"Went this weekend and enjoyed a perfectly brewed iced coffee, as well as a burrito and churro. My partner ordered the Horchata Iced Latte, which was great for his sweet tooth. The burrito was made fresh, with eggs, potatoes, beans, and cheese. You can choose from chorizo, bacon, or sausage if you want to add meat. Their Bavarian cream filled churro is worth the wait for them to make it fresh upon ordering--hot, crunchy, and sweet. This is my new weekend coffee shop go to."
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"Ever since *that* movie, I've been apprehensive of the golden arches. Burger King? Sure. Taco bell? No problem. But those golden arches. No thanks.\n\nI just haven't been back. Until today. \n\nToday I arrived at the McDonalds on Upper State, expecting to be greeted by the familiar, horrible, green and yellow decor. I wasn't disapointed, (although this was the last time today) as the green and yellow trash bins were the first thing I saw as I exited my car. But something was wrong. These trash bins were shoved into a forlorn corner of the parking lot.\n\nThrowing open the entry door, I stepped inside, sidestepped an orange traffic cone and a dropcloth, and walked into a mod, airy, antiseptic airport lounge. The old reliable green and yellow had been replaced with an adult lounge of earth tones, brushed aluminum and pub-style tables. \n\nBut I couldn't dwell on the interior too long, as I had to look out for the painter who was painting the ceiling and shuffling around those dust-laden ceiling tiles. \n\nI stepped up to the counter to place my order - 10 chicken nuggets, please. At least the food is still inexpensive. \n\nI was left to wait next to my friend the painter until my food was up. Once my number was called I eagerly snatched the bag and high-tailed it out of there.\n\nAt home, I opened up my nice 40% post-consumer recycled fiber paper bag to find 10 consistent, piping hot little nuggets of processed chicken and two containers of barbecue sauce, as requested. 9 chicken nuggets later (1 chicken nugget was set aside for my sugar-momma of the evening) I was left with a passable level of satisfaction. \n\nThe interior was cold and impersonal and the service was institutional. The nuggets tasted fine, if not memorable, which is fine by me, as I'd rather forget the whole experience anyway.",
"Ordered some sausage egg Mcmuffins to go. \nThe muffin bread was tough, stale and overcooked. Note to chef: Bread is typically cooked at the bakery. There's no legitimate reason to burn it. \nVery sad, considering this McD's was owned by the guy who INVENTED the egg Mcmuffin. Carl's Jr. copied the concept and they do a much better job. You can actually taste the english muffin.",
"Awesome! I have never seen couches in McDonald's before. I like McDonald TV. I didn't know they have their own station.",
"You can't go wrong with Mc Donald's late at night. This place is open 24 hours. My friends and I wanted to get some late night food, but the Jack in the Box nearby did not have an open lobby. Since we wanted to sit, eat, and talk about our night we opted to go to Mc Donald's. I ordered my usual burger fries and I could not say no to their ice cream cone. It was pretty great and I have no regrets haha. Thank you Mc Donald's.\n\n-Tej",
"The manager asked us if \"everything ok with our order?\" While passing by. First time in any mcdonalds or fast food chain and maybe last time.",
"This will be a mixed review. We had 2 issues, both of which were resolved to our satisfaction. 1) even though my husband's milk was four days before the expiration date, it was sour. They replaced it with a new milk which was fine. 2) The TV was set to CNN channel which was showing violent news about the middle east & genocide. There were a lot of small children in the restaurant. Three young ones in the booth next to us were asking their mom why all the people on the TV were crying. The mom was upset. I asked an employee if they would please change the channel & was told that could not be done. I asked for the manager & she said the only other channel she could put it on was sports. The change was made & the mother was very relieved & grateful. \n\nIf like to add that the food was delicious, the service fast & the staff very friendly.",
"Every time I order I receive my food before I can put my wallet into my pocket, literally. Pretty happy with the service here and haven't seen anything close to it!",
"Food here was fresh and tasty. This location was swamped on the Saturday morning we visited, but we did not have to wait long for our food. Restrooms were clean and well stocked.",
"When I am working in Santa Barbara, this is the closest place for coffee and such. What amazes me is how often they botch the order. It is no less then 1 in 3 times that they screw it up. Ask for a coffee with 4 crèmes in it and get a couple of miles away to discover that they decided that you should have sugar in there as well. Thursday I was in there and ordered a big mac combo and two fila o fish sandwiches. Those things aren't cheap. Paid for them; on getting home discovered that they decided that I only needed one;\nThere must be better ways to run a business and earn a profit then to cheat your customers.",
"I only came to use the restroom but got an ice tea for the road. The restroom was super clean, cleaner then some kitchens of other establishments. And albeit them to be very busy, I was greeted with a smile and given cup for my drink with a \"thank you\" (not \"thank\"). Good cheery staff, compliments to the Manegment."
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"Went opening night and service and food was on point! Everything on the expanded menu was amazing - and Tired Hands on draft! Excellent design as well; this will be our new Cheu spot.",
"Best opening weekend service I've ever seen. Food was phenomenal. So happy to have this addition to the neighborhood and will definitely be coming back!",
"Went for lunch on opening day and sat at the bar. Split the pork belly buns and then had the pork miso ramen. Everything was delicious! Loved that tired hands was on draft, especially loved the beachin' cocktail. Can't wait to go back. Great addition to the neighborhood.",
"Fantastic setup and is even better than the 10th/Locust location! My wife and I moved to Fishtown, so this is one of he best new additions to the best area of Philly! Cheu will always be one of our favorite spots, great work team!",
"really excited that cheu fishtown just opened! we had to wait about 30 minutes for 2 people which wasn't too bad. the ambiance and decor is hip and trendy. the food was good and came out quickly (i think the ramen was better than cheu noodle bar on 10th... although it's been some time since i've been). we ordered the miso and the brisket ramen - YUM. staff was really friendly and attentive. great addition to fishtown... will definitely be back.",
"Just finished eating the brisket ramen and corn rangoon dumplings. Delicious! Both items are excellent and moderately spicy! The setting is hip and pleasant with an open air front. It is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. While waiting for my dinner, I had a lemon grass iced tea with vanilla! It was very refreshing and not overly sweet.",
"Open less then a week and it was simply great . Ben and Shawn are the two best restauranteurs in Philadelphia. All the Cheu and Bing Bing classics and some new stuff. I tried all the new items and all I can say is wow!!! Make sure you have the Poke. The Bao and dumplings were crazy good. The place is hipster central in a great architectural artsy building. Smaller then I thought it would be . Had a 20 minute wait at 1:00 for lunch so.... Service was spot on with a charming beauty from Norleans waiting on us. It's a great addition to Fishtown.",
"So excited to have Cheu in the neighborhood. We won't have to spend an extra $20 to get delivery now that we can walk to here. The food was outstanding. And the service amazing. Hopefully the stellar service will inspire some other nearby restaurants :) We tried half the menu and didn't have any duds. Went with our toddler and newborn, they had special training chopsticks for our daughter! We will be back...often!",
"Stopped by here last week and it was very very good.\n\nThe pork belly buns were amazing, and so was the miso ramen. My friend enjoyed the brisket ramen as well and I had a bite, but I think the miso was better. The beers were cold & the frosted mugs are a nice touch. \n\nMy only very minor issue was that if they are backed up and you have to wait that there is nowhere for you to be. The bar is used to serve food and there is nowhere to stand and have a beer without being on top of someone eating. You pretty much have to leave and wait for the hostess to call your phone. \n\nAll in all though, it was amazing and I'll be back for sure.",
"Amazing. 5 stars well deserved. Reminds me of a mix between Bing Bing and Cheu Noodle on Walnut."
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"This bakery recently opened a few blocks from my house, so my wife and I went to check it out yesterday. Nice little place with glass cases of chocolates, pastries, and other treats, and some baskets of bread and rolls. This is a real bakery, the kitchen's right there behind the counter and the people running it are there baking.\n\nGot the focaccia, which between dinner last night and breakfast today, I ate almost the whole loaf myself. Best I've ever had, didn't need to put anything on it. Just plain delicious with tomatoes and garlic baked into the top.\n\nAlso had a chocolate croissant which was quite delicious.\n\n4 stars for what I've had so far, probably 5 if the other products show the same quality. I hope the bakery lasts, so you should visit it and buy stuff.\n\nUPDATE (a week later): I've bumped the rating up to 5 after trying a number of other treats from Alice. The sticky buns are amazing as are the muffins, and crumb cake.\n\nBonus to the people in Alice as they are always very friendly and remember you from one visit to the next.\n\nThis is now my favorite place to visit in the morning when I want something special for breakfast.",
"I live in Lansdale and I have been passing Alice for about a month. I've been dying to try it so last night I stopped in. It's such a cute bakery with the glass cases up front and the actual bakery in the back. The owner was even making chocolates back there when I stopped in. The owner and the other woman there were super friendly. She politely answered all of my questions! Now on to the baked goods! They have everything from chocolates to pastries and bread! I had to try the chocolate cupcake with the limited edition cinnamon and pistachio buttercream icing! Chocolate cupcakes are always the true judge of a good bakery to me! It was perfectly most and chocolatey, the way a chocolate cupcake should be! I also picked up a loaf of Gouda bread. My husband and I finished the whole thing that night and I can honestly say it was one of the best breads I've ever had if not the best! I plan on frequenting this bakery and I hope you try it too!",
"So I finally had a chance to revisit Alice several times. I tried the chocolate, focaccia, salted rolls, and baguette. They were all super delicious but my fav was the salted roll. It was so simple but yet it melted in my mouth. I planned on eating it with a salad and splitting it with my husband but I ended up eating the whole thing and skipping the salad. Out of all the chocolate I tried, the Earl grey ganache was the most amazing. I've never had anything like it. It was undoubtedly one of the best chocolates I've ever eaten. My mouth is watering just thinking about it now! I'm soooo incredibly happy this little gem is in north wales and I cannot wait to explore more baked goods!",
"Finally had a chance to visit the new bakery in town. They have tables so we decided to dine in. We had sticky buns (with and without pecans), a chocolate mint cupcake, a biscotti and a really good cup of coffee. The atmosphere is really nice with the tables, chairs, and bakery display cases. It's great that they bake on site and everything we had was delicious. I'll probably pick up some bread the next time I'm in picking up my daughter's birthday cake. It's great to have a bakery in town!",
"I was so excited when Alice's Bakery & Confectionery opened. I was lucky enough to notice that they were open on their Opeining Day. I bought some of everything. Cupcakes, Facoccia bread, chocolates. My kids and I went home and loved everyhting! I stop in any chance I get to pick up a loaf of bread for dinner or just to stop in with my daughter for a treat. Their chocolate cupcake with mint frosting is out of sight! The faccacia bread is amazing! I've picked them up for a dish to pass for gathering and everyone loved them. Just heat them up for 5 minuets in the oven and cut with a pizza cutter. Easy appitizer or side with pasta. The cabatta bread is just too good to be true. So moist and delicious. \nDon't wait stop in, keep this treasure supported.",
"I can not begin to say how absolutely fabulous this bakery is! A coworker has been raving about it for weeks so I decided to give them a try and get my husband's birthday cake, French vanilla bean cake with butter cream icing. Let me tell you I have sampled food from all over the globe and this cake was the BEST! I came back 3 days later for a coworkers birthday cake, chocolate cake with butter cream icing, and it was even better than my first cake. I also had the pleasure to have his sticky buns, chocolate, and bread. I'm originally from New York and grew up on Brooklyn bread so I know my bread - you will find the best bread at ALICE! \n\nThe owner/baker Dennis Darr is not only them most hospitable person and is a treat to encounter! If you do not try his you are truly missing out on the area's best baked goods!",
"Finally a great bakery in our \nneighborhood! On Saturday I stopped in to this bakery after reading the reviews on YELP! I have to agree this is a five star bakery. There is so much to choose from. I bought the fociccia bread and an assortment of cupcakes. We were having friends over and thought this would be great. We all enjoyed the fociccia bread so delicious with tomatoes, garlic and to die for bread. Next came the fun part. A cupcake tasting. We cut them into sections so we could try them all. I purchased a red velvet, a peanut butter, a mint, a vanilla with chocolate icing and a carrot cake assortment of cupcakes. We all agreed they were yummy and it was fun to sample a piece of them all. You will not be disappointed. We can't wait to go again and try some new items.",
"When you walk in the door, at once you feel good,exhale then inhale.the aroma of freshly baked breads, the smell of coffee brewing, something good baking in the oven and at times the scent of chocolate fill the air. At once you are greeted by Melissa who looks up as she is decorating a cake or making a batch of the to die for stickey buns or some other delectable. Dennis, often at his station near the ovens comes over to the counter and in his friendly way greets his customers, telling them that he appreciates them coming in. He answers questions the curious have from where is he from to wow, how do you make that. I enjoyed a cup of coffee, stickey bun sat and people watched as I sat in a cozy chair next to the beautifully dressed window. It was fun to chat with people, make new friends and just chill. I am so glad to have Dennis, his wife Cara and Melissa working so hard to bring our Borough such a fabulous bakery. I've already picked out my Birthday cake, the one with the fun lets celebrate icing !!",
"I've been searching for a great local bakery and a reader of the blog recently assisted me in my quest and suggested Alice Bakery & Confectionary (pronounced 'uh-lease') in North Wales, PA. Nestled among coffee shops and--gasp--competing bakeries, Alice is the newest venture of classically-trained pastry chef Dennis Darr--a graduate of The French Pastry School in Chicago and former chef at Table Fifty-Two (co-owned by Oprah's renowned personal chef Art Smith).\n \nCollaborating with assistant pastry chef Melissa Stout-Greiner, Dennis (a Pennsylvania native) brings a much-needed air of decadence to the area. Artisanal breads (the gouda roll and herbed foccacia are to die for), cupcakes, and candies adorn the shop's racks and baskets and Darr's creativity and ingenuity is seen (and tasted) in every creation. He is one who takes his craft seriously and speaks of testing recipes with the intensity of a scientist in a laboratory. \n \nDuring my visit, I sampled a chocolate pyramid filled with an Earl Grey-infused ganache that, although Dennis claimed the recipe was \"not quite finished\", I found divine. He explained that he has special loose tea imported to the bakery for use as not only a beverage but also as an ingredient to his confections. Utilizing high-quality ingredients and classic techniques is important to him as is evident in the bakery's best-selling sticky buns. Not your average dense, goo-laden buns, Alice's are light and airy and studded with raisins and pecans--perfect pillows of goodness that melt on the tongue like cotton candy.\n \nWith its Parisian-style flair and deference to classic baking, Alice Bakery & Confectionary proves that one doesn't have to purchase a plane ticket to sample les petits plaisirs.",
"YUMMMY! Gouda bread and ciabatta were amazing, also tried the vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting and carrot cake cupcakes, AND \"butter cake\" from here. Everything I have tried so far has been amazing and the owner is friendly, happy, and truly is passionate about this business and his baked goods!"
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"Our neighborhood needed this! So happy they are finally open. Delicious bagels, friendly service and keg iced coffee!!! I'll be here a lot.",
"Walked in today hesitantly because I usually don't patronize establishments before a month or two in business(gives them a bit of time to work out the kinks) they seem to be really well organized, the bagel was great, baked fresh that morning, and the Nitro Iced Coffee was just what I needed to start my day. I'll be coming back...",
"Fitzwater Street Bagels is a fantastic new addition to Graduate Hospital! I went for a breakfast sandwich on their second day of being open, and it was packed - line out the door! I assume they'll get a little quicker as they're open for longer. Anyway, I ordered the breakfast Sammy with egg, cheese and bacon on an everything bagel. While I was waiting, I got to take in the huge selection of bagels, cream cheeses and toppings...any variety you could want. I went with a classic breakfast sandwich as a basic option to test it out, and it was so good!! The bagel was amazingly fresh, the bacon was crispy and the eggs were actually cooked and not microwaved like a lot of small places around the city. I can't wait to go back and try something else!",
"The line was out the door! Delicious bagels & sandwiches; we had the Jaquin and it was fantastic. Iced coffee was perfect on a hot morning. The hours are perfect too. We're very happy that this place had landed in our neighborhood!",
"OK, I'm sold on this place. My bagels were super tasty, well seasoned, and had a great texture. I got a pizza bagel (on an onion bagel) and the rainbow brite (tie dye bagel with birthday cake flavored cream cheese). The pizza bagel was delicious-- perfectly crisp, not too greasy, and flavorful tomato sauce. The rainbow brite bagel was really silly and fun. The birthday cake cream cheese tastes just like that rainbow chip frosting!! So, it was really sweet, maybe too sweet, but just too colorful and interesting to pass up if you want to try something unique. \n\nThe service was very prompt and helpful, but I was lucky enough to come when there was no line (a Tuesday at noon). I'll have to come back for a breakfast bagel sometime!",
"I was really looking forward to try this new bagel shop and had heard great things so I was super excited. I went into it with high hopes and was sadly disappointed. They got my food order wrong and forgot my coffee. I was left with an untoasted bagel, without the cream cheese I asked for, and limp vegetables. They also gave my roommate the wrong bagel. I'm hoping that it's just because they're new and they'll work out their staffing kinks.",
"I wasn't going to leave a review but everyone I talked to has had similar experiences at South Street. I believe it was the same seasoned staff, so that makes sense.\n\nSame good bagels as in South Philly. However, all the same troubles. Carve out a LOT of extra time in your morning if you plan to go. They make the bagels in seemingly random order, which caused me to be late. I asked that they toss mine in a bag, unfinished, and they were rude. They also told me that they had to make the orders for the people ahead of me (even though I was the one ahead of them). While making breakfast sandwiches, staff stared at the egg machine rather than completing a different order. When I finally got my bagel, it was cold, soggy and limp. Such a bummer and it happens probably 50% of the time I go to South St (maybe 4-6 times per year). If the everything bagels didn't have salt, I wouldn't go at all.",
"Likes: bagels, cream cheese, coffee\nDislikes: the one hour-ten minute wait I had today for a bagel and cream cheese\n\nI understand they're still working out the kinks in a small space and I have to say the staff was working very hard, but I can't say I'll be returning unless I know I have the time to spare. It seemed like they shuffled the orders and many people who were behind me in line got their orders before me. Maybe try timestamping orders so they don't get mixed up?",
"My bagel prayers have been answered! Eggs made to order FRESH for my sausage, egg, and cheese! And RISE coffee for those days when you just can't wake up/every day of my life. Wait in line. You won't regret it. THANK YOU FITZWATER STREET BAGELS!",
"I'm sure glad this place landed in my neighborhood especially after the last 2 boring shops in that location. The staff are very friendly and the coffee is perfect! Not to mention the breakfast sandwiches are delicious. Every weekend the line is out the door and side good reasons. Hopefully, they will open a little earlier so I can catch a coffee on my way to work."
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"Visit today: Such a disappointment. Looks like I'm never going here again. The story: A woman tried cutting me in line today and then complained to the cashier. Apparently the cashier put in The Jerk's order first to please her. I watched in disgust as The Jerk's daughter carted away an order that was much larger than the one I ordered. When I asked another employee about my order, she looked at me, yawned and then began filling up sodas. I was pissed as I ate my burrito. The food may be cheap, but the service sucks.\r\n\r\nFirst visit: OK, I just found out about this place last week and I've already been there twice. But what's not to love about a 24-hour Mexican restaurant that beats Taco Bell and Del Taco any day of the week?! Nothing. That's what I thought. Let's see, a pretty good-sized burrito is $3.25. It's $0.29 more for cheese and sour cream (each). I'm also a fan of the meat plate, which is a scoop of rice, beans, meat of your choice, lettuce and four or five tortillas for $3.99. I know, you're mouth is watering right? I have yet to try the chorizo and eggs or huevos rancheros, (both $4.99) but I was told they only serve it in the morning until 11 a.m.\r\n\r\nAs for the dining area, it's got lots of tables and booths. It's nothing special to look at, well, except for the old school arcade games (i.e. Street Fighter and Pac Man).\r\n\r\nSo the next time you crave a Mexican pizza or Baja chalupa, slap yourself across the face, tell yourself Taco Bell sucks and try this joint. Your tastebuds will say \"gracias.\"",
"mediocre mexican 24 hours a day. coming from the bay area this is atrocious, but around here, they are a rarity. added star for the plethora of lime slices available for the taking.",
"i really want to like this place since it is open 24 hours and is always busy but the few times i have eaten here i have always suffered some sort of gastrointestinal pains.the last time it came on pretty quick and lasted about an hour.i cannot recommend it.usually when it comes to mexican food,i follow the local hispanic population and they are here in great numbers.i have tried mexican food all over the us for over 20 years so i am not some johnny come lately gringo.wish it was better but it is not.",
"It's a dive, but a dive that's always open, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. That says a lot to a night owl like myself. The food is good, not great, but cheap and filling. It's pretty close to authentic, and always has a crowd of hispanic people, which is a good sign in my eyes.",
"Ever see that movie with Tom Green called Road Trip? That little guy sends back his french toast and the cook does all of that horrible stuff to it before he reserves it. Let me tell you, it is way funnier in the movie than in real life. \nIf you go to this place, that is what will be happening to you except, the food will be served first time around like that. The cook touches his arm pits and scratches his nose, and then he touches your food. And then when you ask him about the questionable health practices he replies to you, \"Que?\" Let me tell you that is isn't o\"que\" to do that to my food or anyone else's. I would rather eat at a quality place like Lulu Tacos in the Meadowood Mall!",
"Best authentic Mexican food in town. Burritos only $3, and they taste great. \n\nIgnore the run-down look, close your eyes and immagine your on your favorite ranchero in central mexico. Then take a bite. YUMM",
"This place gets the stars mainly for the hours - I've only eaten here at 2 AM and 5 AM (both after long days at work - I live too far away to be trying to get here after a night of drinking). If I was rating solely on the food, it'd only get three stars as I think there are better taquerias in town.\n\nI've had a burrito, some tacos, and the huevos rancheros. Definitely not impressed with the burrito (too much bean, and the chicken was bland), but the tacos were good, as was the huevos rancheros. \n\nPrices are a deal though . . . I don't think I've spent more than $5 at a time in here . . .",
"The problem with getting out of my weekly Barnes & Nobles writer's meeting when the store closes, is that there are few places open that late for me and my friends to grab a bite to eat. I can only take so much Taco Bell and Burger King, after all. \n\nI was mildly hopeful with La Michoacana, because they proclaimed themselves to be open 24hrs. That sounded great, and with their authentic-sounding name, I was hoping for some good, cheap Mexican food. \n\nWell, they got the cheap part right... \n\nI ordered an enchilada combo meal, the boyfriend ordered something as a combo meal (which I've forgotten at this point), and my mother ordered the menudo. And just for the heck of it, we also ordered a couple tacos and some horchata. \n\nFirst let's talk about the seating area. While we waited, we picked one of the wooden booths and sat down. The table wasn't filthy, per se, but it had a greasy, slightly sticky feeling to it that was just creepy. Second, I guess you're supposed to put your dirty dishes on this large cart so they can be scraped off and washed, but there's something very unappealing about having a mound of dirty dishes where guests can see them. I half expected flies to be buzzing about it. \n\nTo take my mind off of the table and the dishes, I went to check out their salsa bar. Have you ever looked at something and thought, \"Well, there's food poisoning ready to happen!\" Everything, from the salsa to the \"fresh\" limes was running low, and what they did have looked old. Like, \"I've sat here all day and little kids coughed in me\" old. \n\nStill, you can't have Mexican food without salsa and limes, so I gathered up the least questionable-looking items and returned to my sticky table. \n\nThe tacos were about the only saving grace at this place. They're the small, authentic type, not the crispy Americanized version you get at Taco Bell. The meat was well-cooked, with lots of cilantro and onions, but it all had next to no flavor. I dumped lime and salsa all over them, which helped a bit, but not much. \n\nThe enchiladas were also very bland, with shredded beef inside. The sauce was pretty gross, the re-fried beans forgettable. But it was the Spanish rice that made me cry. They made it liked fried rice, with mixed vegetables in it. Yuck! I could handle peas and corn, maybe. But why the heck would you want Lima beans and green beans in there?! \n\nMom's menudo was also pretty gross. I've had tripe before in various Pho soups, but it never had such a disgusting flavor. I guess they didn't wash it well enough. \n\nOverall, it was a pretty dissatisfying experience. It was edible, and I didn't get food poisoning like I imagined I would, but I don't think I'll be going back there.",
"I'm predisposed to like any place that serves goat stew 24 hours a day. On the plus side, this place is inexpensive, and I would recommend the birria. On the minus side, every other entree I've had was a bit of a disappointment.\n\nThe tacos are the same style as most Mexican joints in Reno: meat with cilantro and onions, served in two soft tortillas. I'm a fan of that style, but I was struck by how bland La Michoacana's were compared to, say, Beto's. I had a similar reaction to their tostada de ceviche (which was passable) and their sope (which was amazingly bland).\n\nThe interior is a bit dingy, and the condiment bar is not always the most inviting, but what else would you expect for these prices and 24-hour-a-day operation?",
"La Michoacana and I have become fast friends since my friend introduced me a few years back. 3 stars for hours alone! \nAs reviewed earlier; i've gotten food here at 11am and 4am, THIS is what the 24-hour lifestyle in Reno is ALL about!!\n\nI'm personally opposed to \"combo\" meals as it give me too much of a McD's vibe so I always piece meal my selection! Having said that, their combo meals here are pretty good. Their menu is simple which means one can try everything in a relatively short period of time, and try I have! \n\nAs a \"gringo\", I have found their food to be super great! The burritos are a bit on the dry side unless you order them with extra sauce and sour cream -or- \"wet\". The tacos are really, really good, and really, really cheap! I can get a whole lot of food for a really great price and finally not walk away hungry! I was dared to eat the Birra (goat soup) and was amazed how delicious it was! (Menudo on the other hand, I was never a big fan of the band nor of the soup in general so I've not tried it here.)\n\nTheir little \"toppings\" bar is also pretty unique to more authentic mexican places. The pickled veggies make a great \"waiting for my meal\" snack and there never is a shortage of limes or salsa (were there one, they are changing sides and cleaning).\n\nThe employees are always friendly and helpful to those not in the \"know\" about the food. Additionally, they have helped bulk up my spanish as I work on ordering in spanish when I go.\n\nThese are my standard 2am tacos (of which I've mentioned in other reviews) after a night of drinking; so I recommend everyone try this place at any time!"
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"We had the vodoo, the Wipeout and steak jimmichurri. We also had the zucchini fries. The batter that the fish and fries were coated in was so light and crispy! The lava sauce is so wonderfully sweet and the Baja sauce was so balanced! Come enjoy the atmosphere, let your hair down and laugh!",
"Tried the Voodoo, Big island, street taco, and the wipe out with an order of MOJO fries. Everything here has flavor.. nothing is bland. Real nice laid back atmosphere, very clean, food is fresh. Love the booths and decor. Can't wait till come back again for another round!",
"We came here for a soft open the other day and we really had a fun time and enjoyed the food. We walked in and this restaurant has a nice fun beachy atmosphere. I will comment first on the thing that I personally think is a mistake for this restaurant. The way you order and receive your food is similar to Tijuana Flats and I think personally it should have waiter service. First of all.....there are tons of options on this menu. I needed several minutes before I could make a decision on what I was going to get. I feel like this could really back up the line. Also because you can order so much it could really back things up. Then you can order and they have beer and wine (their chardonnay on tap was great!) but IMO they will lose out on alcohol sales because you have to go back up and pay again to get more beer/wine or to get the shaved ice that they serve. Just all in all they need to change the concept to a sit down. OK end that rant on to the food!\n\nThe food was really good and I look forward to going back. First thing we got was the nachos....they were HUGE! I told my husband, in the future we're just gonna get those....they were very good and as I mentioned could probably serve 6! Taco wise I had the jimichurri and the voodoo. My husband had the wipeout and one other. I liked my tacos but I tried my friend's she got the Epic IMO that was MUCH better than the voodoo. We tried the fries too and the zuchinni fries,.....OMG THAT BAJA SAUCE IS AMAZE! I will get some of that when I go back it was so so good! All in all food was good. I really liked the ambiance and everything. Hubs and I will definitely be back!",
"Bangin beef taco was pure taco perfection. We also had the Voodoo and Baja fish tacos which were very fresh and tasty. The Cole slaw had a nice flavor and was just the right size. While the tacos come wrapped in flour tortillas, they had no problems making our tacos in a lettuce wrap. The serving size for kids was actually quite large, with the option for fresh pineapple and Mac along with a full size taco. Overall, the food is fresh, full of real flavor and the atmosphere is that of a Hawaiian surf shack. Also, they do a bucket of 5 beers for $10, which is one heck of a deal.",
"Walked into a cool luau style atmosphere & decor. Note to those that don't know- u pick up a menu & go str8 to the order counter to place ur order, then you sit down with ur number & ur food is brought out. We weren't aware & kinda stood there for a min...until a staff member explained the concept to us. So onto the food, I decided to venture out & try 3 tacos from the Turf section:\nJohnny Utah-which is different w/ BBQ pork & mac & cheese: it wasn't bad but for my tastebuds it wasn't great either, not sure exactly what it was but I'm not a fan.\nBanging Beef-is ground beef, queso, lettuce, onion, & baja sauce. I didn't see or taste the queso & the ground beef was a little on the salty side.\nThe Street Taco- this was my favorite of the 3. I ordered the taco w/ chicken & it comes with guac, cilantro, onion, cotija, & Sriracha. The Sriracha sauce has a quick but good flavor. I'll def go back & try this one again plus some new ventures. \nThe chips & guac are also very good. They only had diet Dr. Pepper so that was a lil disappointing but overall service, cleanliness, & atmosphere was Grrrreat!",
"Came here today to try it out and will definitely be back. Concept (order food, sit down, display order number, food brought to table) was explained as soon as we walked in. We were also told we could sit down first and order once we chose what we wanted. \n\nThe menu is pretty simple, but lots of options. Was excited to try the fish tacos since I don't think anyplace around here has good ones. I got the Malibu, blackened, and it was very flavorful, and pretty filling for me. My daughter got the shrimp po'boy, which is served on Cuban bread (too much bread). The shrimp was good, but the voodoo sauce was a little spicy for her kid palate (I thought it,was very flavorful, and barely spicy). We also ordered the coleslaw, which is, I think, sour cream based. I normally prefer vinegar based coleslaw, but this was very good. It had,a nice hint of cilantro as well. We also trued the mojo fries with lava sauce. The lava sauce izxa sweet sauce (not spicy) and the fries have a lime salt of some sort on them. Dipped in the sauce they are good, but by them self they had too much of a citric acid taste for me. My daughter had a shaved ice for dessert and enjoyed it - typical shaved ice. Total bill, with 2 soft drinks was $25 \n\nService was excellent. For the person who mentioned in their review the issue about having to get up and order multiple times if they wanted more food, we did not have that issue. The server took any additional order at the table, rang it up and we paid from the table. However, I could see how a group who stays for awhile and orders multiple things could benefit from being able to run a table tab. We also observed the manager (owner?) Going to each table to ask about the food and service.\n\nLike any new restaurant, it will take some time to turn things into a well oiled machine. But I think they are on their way, and the open air concept will be a hit in warm weather. I really hope this business makes it.. . Brandon is notorious for failed small businesses, and I for one am sick of mostly fast food or box restaurant options here.",
"Cute and clean this restaurant sits where the old Estella's Mexican restaurant used to be. The building's been totally changed into a beachy surfy (just made that word up) shacky (that one too) type joint with lots of light and ample seating both inside and outside. So here's the deal...walk in, grab a menu, grab a seat, decide what you want, walk up to the counter, place your order, grab your number, sit back down and wait for your food to be delivered to your table. Easy, peasy, fish taco squeezy.....wait....ewww...that didn't sound as funny as it did in my head but you get the point...placing your order is no big Kahuna (see what I did there? OK I'll stop). So let's talk food. The menu is pretty cool with lots of stuff I haven't seen offered around here before like the Fire Roasted Avocado for example. After some thought the hubs and I ordered the mojo fries- shoe string cut, hot and crunchy with a really nice sweet and salty like dry seasoning and creamy mojo dipping sauce and the aforementioned Fire Roasted Avocado- one haas avocado cut in half, pitted and grilled then drizzled with Siracha sauce and lightly sprinkled with queso fresco on a bed of chips. Both starters were tasty, well cooked and seasoned. I'll be copying the avocado dish at home for sure...really great idea for an appetizer dish. For our entrées I ate the Voodoo fish taco- beautifully fried fish, fresh cabbage and pineapple salsa in a grilled and tasty flour tortilla AND (oink...oink) a Killer fish taco- grilled fish with cheese and cabbage. The hubs ordered The Luau- deliciously marinated steak with cabbage and topped with a pineapple salsa as well as a Johnny Utah- BBQ pulled pork, pickles, mac-n-cheese, and bacon...wtf is NOT to like about that. All tacos come with chips. My very descriptive husband said that his food was \"really good\" and there was nothing left on his plate so....there ya go. The only thing I could've done without is the salsa. It did have a really nice fresh tomato flavor but it really lacked in seasoning and had absolutely zero heat to it....bland. Lastly I'll mention the service which was both annoying and super cute all at the same time. Annoying because we were asked by no less than 4 different people at least 7 different times how we were doing and how our food was. Super cute because you could tell they really wanted to serve and make sure everyone was happy and didn't need anything. It bordered on commical and my husband and I started to rock, paper, scissor on who was going to answer the next sweet girl who came a calling. I think they should coordinate....that's all. I'd rather be asked too many times than not at all so it's my only negative but not really. That's it...that's a wrap...I gotta go take a nap now cuz I'm full.",
"Reading other Yelp reviews, I was prepared for the concept like Panera. Order your food, sit down. Food appears. That said within three minutes of sitting down, my taco plate was on the table.\n\nThe food concept ideas pretty easy too. Tacos, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Bowls, etc. Tacos, you choose between surf or turf, then choose your finishes. I chose the Killer (Cabbage, Jack Cheese, and Habanero Boss Sauce). Don't let the habanero scare you away it's pretty tame, but had killer flavor. Next was the Voodoo (Lettuce, Pineapple Mango Salsa, Voodoo Sauce). And finally, the Baja (Cabbage, Jack Cheese, Pineapple Mango Salsa, Baja Sauce), and rounded the meal out with Mojo Fries and a Darwin Brewing Pirata Pils. \n\nThe taco, for the price, is very large. It is stuffed with a nice portion of fish and trimmings. Served over warm tortilla chips which comes in handy to scoop up spillage afterward! Flavors are big. You will not be disappointed.\n\nAbout time we got a place to get a good, no..... GREAT fish taco in Brandon. Looking forward to making Jimmy Hula's my regular place!\n\nUpdate 2/1/2016:\n\nI've checked in here a few more times and wanted to add a couple of things. I've been sampling as much as I can on the menu. What can I say? I'm addicted to this place!!! Let me add this, when looking at the menu and you see \"Fish Taco\" if you're not a fish eater, don't be scared. Try it. Their fish is some of the most neutral fish I've ever tasted (or not, if you will). If you don't, you'll be cheating yourself out of some excellent culinary opportunities!\n\nIf you stick with the turf side of things. I've only had the steak offerings, (Wipeout, and Steak Jimichurri) and they are absolutely fantastic!!",
"Thrilled to have a place like this in Brandon. Food was delicious, and they don't spare on the portions. We tried the crack'd corn and mojo fries as apps, and the voodoo, Malibu, bangin' beef, and standard tacos. Great taste! As great as the food is the service: friendly, accessible (even though the place was packed the entire time), above and beyond type people. Don't forget to ask questions about how to do things, but the laid back atmosphere is flawless. Buckets of 5 beers for $10, $12, and $15. Beers range from bud light, corona, land shark,and more to cigar city, coppertail, Sierra Nevada, and more. Can't wait to come back!!",
"Love! The jimchurri steak bowl. I was so yummy. The crema on top is delicious. We also the steak street taco, spicy with siracha. The crispy fish is so crunchy. The fish by itself was not very flavorful but the sauces make the tacos. The steak luau taco meat was well seasoned. All of our tacos were fresh. No soggy shells. Only down side was it was very busy with limited seating. Will definitely return...maybe tomorrow."
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"Love the concept of this place: grill your own steak or chicken. The downside is that the grill makes everything taste like steak. My husband has fond memories of the potato drawer that they no longer have. It's basic food, as Maribeth points out, but there's something very charming about the place.",
"We used to go to this place a lot. I like the cook your own steak concept because the dude in the kitchen can't mess it up like at the Hungry Hunter and Black Angus. The salad bar is pretty basic but it's still good. The bread, beans and salsa are decent. The best thing is that you pick from a meat selection that's freshly cut and so you can select the best quality stuff. No guessing about what's good here. This place is always mobbed, consistently good and really cheap.",
"I love The Palms. I used to live in Carp myself and I have the fondest memories of cooking up a nice steak in front of family and friends. A true gem. I will take my grandchildren there someday, I'm sure.",
"i could eat here every day, but then again i cook a mean steak. this place is fun and brings back memories of hanging out in carpinteria as a kid.",
"Ok, the main dish is the best part about the dinner in my opinion! The salad is so so, the beans don't taste that fresh, and the bread is just bland!! However, the scallops and coconut battered shrimp are delicious! It's definitely fun to be able to cook your own meat and they have all kinds of different seasonings for you to choose from. Also, you can't beat their price on fresh CRAB!! My boyfriend usually gets 1 or 2 lbs, depending on how hungry he is and it's less than $20!!! This places definitely needs some upgrades (I swear it's stuck in like a 70s theme) but it's a fun place to have some drinks after dinner and dance!",
"OMG if you come to my home town of little Carpinteria you must go here!\n\nA local favorite for years! I have been coming here since I was old enough to walk, and for the most part it has stayed exactly the same. \n\nSteak and seafood, but the best part.... You do it all yourself! According to my Dad there there are spots on the grill that cook faster and hotter than others, he has it down to a science.\n\nMy favorite part is the awesome salad bar and bread-salsa-bean bar!!! OMG forget your Atkins diet when you go to this place, they're butter homemade croutons are worth putting on 5lbs for!\n\nUsually during the weekends there is some local band playing loudly and the Bar has the stiffest drinks in the entire city, ask for the Purple Cadillac... My fave here!\n\nGood for groups, parties, birthdays ... I love that it used to be a hotel back in the day!",
"OK so this place HAS A LOT OF GREAT SURPRISES! \nFirst of all it is cheap! My Ex and I would go to The Palms Quite often when we were together and we always had a good time. \nLets start on the Food... \nShe would Always order the King Crab Legs, which were Very Good, Very Fresh, and Very Cheap! I would always have the Rib Eye Steak. It would come on a plate raw, which then you are able to cook yourself. \nThe salad bar is so small and pointless. The rolls are ok, but if you are into salads you will be disappointed. \n\nAfter eating like kings and queens you can head over to the other end of the room where the bar and dance floor are. \nDrinks are nice and strong if you are friendly and fun, the jukebox is one of the on line ones so you have a big selection. On the weekends they have bands which are usually pretty good, and fun to dance to. \nBy the end of the night if you are just you and your mate the bill should not exceed over $60. That's with 2 AWESOME Meals, Dancing And DRINKS! \n\nOH AND THE BARTENDER LOOKS A LOT LIKE \nDANNY BONADUCE !! HAHAHA",
"What a fun place! This is one of those times I wish I could give 1/2 stars. Four stars won out over three because of the reasonable prices. The only vegetarian option here is the salad bar (which is severely lacking in variety), but considering it was only $6.25 and it was all-you-can-eat AND it included baked potatoes, salsa, bread, and chili (w/o meat!) I was happy and full. Iced teas were only $1.75 which is better than the $2.50-3.00 we've been paying other places. The grill is a bit small, and it was pretty busy when we were there, so you may have to wait in line a couple minutes to fire up your carnivorous treats. The decor is sort of \"70's Western Dive Bar\", but a fun atmosphere. Our host and server were pleasant and attentive. We'll definitely go back again.",
"The Palms one of the very few nightlife places in Carpinteria. When I say few, I mean one of two. That means if your coming here to eat dinner, it's better to come earlier, rather than later unless you plan to stay. \n\nthe Plams offers a do-it-yourself kind of meal. You choose your own raw meat, they bring it to the table, and you cook it on the grill. The salad bar is pretty bleak. The break and chili are okay. Most people come for the nolstagia, rather than for the food.",
"My Buddy had told me about this place years ago and for one reason or another I never made it in to try them. \n\nThe time had come and boy have I been missing out! They have 2 sides of the menu to order off of...Cook yourself...or Traditional they bring it to ya. \n\nLive a little...try the do it yourself restaurant style! I had a 16oz T-Bone that was tender and juicy. They have tons of seasoning and sauces next to the grill that you can add to your steak, chicken, or fish as you see fit. T-Bone came out just right because I did it myself and would have no one to blame but me. All the comforts of home with out any clean up! The salad bar comes with every dinner and includes baked potatoes, chili beans, warm bread, and salsa! Do yourself a favor and load up on their homemade croutons. They were really good! \n\nA couple people I was with had the Steak and Lobster option and their consensus was the same...everything perfect! The Palms is like an old school self serve yogurt shop of the new age! I highly recommend a meal at The Palms the next time you are in Carpinteria!"
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"Fast food PF Changs I believe without the salt and pepper Calamari. Don't waste the money.",
"Cheap enough and decent enough to get your moneys worth. The noodle bowls are $6.75, and their signature dishes are about a buck more. I tried their black pepper \"blazing noodle\" bowl, and it surely was blazing. I was surprised at both how spicy the food was (which is a very good thing) and also the temperature of the food itself- obviously the plastic serving bowl is designed to retain heat! The dish featured thai basil, cilantro, scallions, red tomatoes, snap peas, and a black pepper tomato sauce. The sauce was far from being 'tomatoey', and complimented the dish well as it was not is own entity. It simply coated the rice noodles the way that a proper noodle sauce, done Thai style, should. I chose to get beef with my dish, and it was tender and not overdone- and there was plenty of it. The bowl provided me with enough to fill up there, and then still have leftovers. I was confounded when I initially requested that our server bring me a bottle of the infamous Sriracha to compliment my meal (this was before it arrived, and there was no way that I would have used it after discovering the pleasant heat of the meal!), only to have her tell me that they did not have it, despite the fact that it is blatantly listed as a ingredient in one of their featured Thai style dishes. They describe the hot sauce by name in the menu as the key component in the \"Thai Dynamite\" dish. Our server was a bit clueless; however she did try to compensate by offering me the token Asian restaurant chili paste. Are you freakin' kidding me? If its not Sriracha, then there no comparison. \nMy boyfriend had the lo mein dish with beef, and I tried a bite. Ick. Too greasy for me, and not enough spice. The shiitake mushroom I nibbled down was pretty durn good though. We paid 16.00 bucks for both of our noodle bowls, and he ordered a drink while I got water. Actually, once I realized that you could fill your cup up with whatever you wanted and no one would care, I got the awesome chai tea, which is sweet enough to drink cold even without milk (yes I love chai lattes!) but not sickening sugary. It is spicy and damn good. M y boyfriend got the mandarin orange tea- also very spicy and good. Beware- the tea needs ice and if you don't get it, it will be a bit warm from the brewing. Unless you are like my man and enjoy it that way. Another thing that is a bit unusual is that you order and pay first, then seat yourself. As this location seemed a bit crowded, I imagine the seating can get sticky sometimes, but they have several tables outside. In April in Tucson, those outdoor tables were packed! We found seating and our food arrived fast. I would say this place is touch and go as my dish I enjoyed, my boyfriends less so- but the family next to us had lettuce wraps and some type of won tons that looked fabulous. Next time I will go for the apps! Much cheaper than PF Changs and for good reason- you get what you pay for! No MSG makes this place 1000 times better on that principle alone than more than half of the other so Asian joints in this depressing excuse of a city. Can't wait to get back to Seattle to hit up Ohana's, Fu Lin, or Pho Bihn; or any place, for that matter, with some culture other than the monotonous college life that permeates this town.",
"I love it. Great American-style, pan-Asian, whatever you want to call it food. Whatever it is, it's really tasty. \n\nI'm a big fan of the orange chicken (not really hot enough, but I add lots of red pepper sauce) and the teriyaki bowls are a nice value- very filling and very tasty. Several good appetizers too. \n\nI think it's a bit over-priced for lunch, though not too bad if you stick with a bowl (only about $7 with chicken).\n\nSure, it's probably not 'real' Asian food, but it gives you the Asian food flavor at least and the service is usually fast.",
"Eating here feels very good and that feels very bad.\n\nIts close to my new digs and has been way decent every time I've gone. Gots all the unAsian mixed bag of Americanized Asianess of a PF Changs without the me-so-wealthy bar and price. \n\nI like how my Chinese roomie rolls his eyes at me if I ask what he wants me to get him from the PDub. The answer is....Korean Beef",
"I was expecting this place to be pretty good because they are a sister company of PF Chang's. They have more of a Panda Express vibe than a full service restaurant. Their food is mediocre at best.. I will definitely not be returning here for their bland over priced food.. I think either PF or Panda would be far greater choices for dining than Pei Wei..",
"\"Asian food\" for non-asians...seriously.\n\nFrom the trendy logo to the electronic screens displaying the menu to the white peach tea in silk bags and absolute lack of chinese characters, this place screams \"unauthentic\". \n\nThe first time I came here, I just ordered the green tea. It was around $2. They have a decent selection but green was one of my favorites. Their tea is all organic. The infuser is made of silk which isn't necessary and the tea didn't taste like green tea. The next time I went, I decided to try their food. I ordered the sweet and sour crispy chicken with white rice. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time and didn't taste too bad, however the price was too much and the food wasn't authentic.\n\nThe atmosphere was great. Everything seemed rather clean.\n\nThe service was ok. The food arrived in a few minutes.\n\nIn short: the food, though unauthentic, was edible. The tea was disappointing. The price was too high. I won't be back.",
"I actually prefer the other locations where the tables are clean and there are not long lines. This location is loud and crowded, but the tables are spread far enough apart so that you can have a good conversation. Other tables won't hear what you are saying unless you scream! \n\nThe brown rice is very dry, but most of the entrees have a lot of sauce. The fried rice is awesome. I kept stealing my friend's. It's short-grain and has some sauce in it. I ordered the Mongolian chicken - the only veggies in it were mushrooms. Once again, I kept stealing my friend's honey seared chicken which was like a light colored battered sweet and sour type chicken. So delicious. Some great American-Chinese food.\n\nI am not sure what was going on with the pad thai. It reminded me of how some of their dishes are just random mixes of red chile pepper flakes, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar and are barely discernible from each other. Anyway, $9 for a large plate of food - you can go 300 calories to 900 calories - they have nutritional charts. And the food came in about five minutes though the place was crowded. \n\nThere aren't really servers, but if you go up to any of the staff with requests, they are extremely nice.",
"Pei Wei is my fav fast-food Asian restaurant. I almost always come to the one at the U of A on University Ave.. Love to sit on the patio and \"people-watch!\" Only negative I have (and it is not about the food) is that they have a pigeon and bird problem on the patio. Those flying rats are way too aggressive. They fly up and land right on your table!! Owners, if you are reading this, you need to do something. It may also be a health issue if it isn't solved.",
"Nestled in the midst of the busy Main Gate area, Pei Wei is pretty decent chain place. I love their coconut curry chicken, which is just the right amount of spicy and sweet. Another dish which is sure to please is the pad thai noodles. So if you are looking for a quick lunch in a nice setting, give this place a go.",
"I love peiwei. It's always good, large portioned, and quick. I always say it's like panda express prices and ease, with PF Chang's food quality and decor.\n\nEverything on the menu is awesome and popular and theyre always changing and adding things to it to make it better! Like I said, I love PeiWei. Even the salad is good for pete's sake."
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"This restaurant is well situated right at the corner of State Street and Cabrillo, at the pier in Santa Barbara. That makes it perfect for Sunday breakfast and a stroll through the weekly art festival along the beach or a walk up State Street. Eladios is bright and comfortable, with plenty of tables in many different indoor and outdoor areas. The food is good, but not particularly memorable although we were there for breakfast and that isn't typically my favorite meal anyway. Once again, service was the downside. Our waiter seemed to be covering a lot of tables and he kept forgetting to bring things, such as refills on coffee. That's a big \"no no\" when you are out for breakfast.\n\nIt is also very annoying to have a two year old at the table next to you banging spoons on the table over and over again, while his completely oblivious parents just sit and smile like the little brat was playing a Brahms violin concerto. Of course, the poor kid probably suffers from autism, Aspberger's, Tourettes, ADHD, childhood depression, a learning disability or some other syndrome de jour - anything but poor parenting.\n\nMy wife liked the pancakes and said she enjoyed the real maple syrup. They also make their own preserves.\n\nThere is an old-fashioned Sambos just north of here on Cabrillo. Next time I'll go there instead.",
"Eladio's has one of the best locations in Santa Barbara, right across the street from Stearn's Wharf. It's a decent fallback lunch place if you're around the Wharf area. They've got high quality burgers, grilled fish and meat, fish and chips and they serve alcohol. The last time I was here I had sea bass, which was fine, and some Israeli couscous which was the consistency of rubber.",
"We went for lunch and had a great meal, great service, great experience! We loved the approach that the restaurant took to service. It seemed that there were many employees fulfilling the multitude of roles that go along with being a server. This technique provided for a lovely lunch with full water and soda glasses, and any condiment we could possibly request. I ordered the blackened ahi tuna salad and LOVED it! My boyfriend had the cheese steak sandwich and was very pleased. We actually both boasted that this was one of the best lunches we had on our trip to California which is why I am so surprised to see such low ratings.\n\nTips:\nGo for lunch because these dinner reviews look awful! \nEat outside and enjoy the sun!",
"amazing italian food! Cute inside .. get their FResh alfredo sauce,,,, the soup was killer!",
"I wanted to get hammered on my way out of Santa Barbara. Why not? I was relaxed, out of my zone, and bonded with my cousin. It was 2 hours until I had to board my train back home. My cousin and I had our game plan, get drunk for an hour, then walk the wharf, then train station.\nThat would have been great, if the service wasn't so damn slow. On the bright side, the drinks were great and the location is definitely a must see. I don't lose hope in places that have slow service. I'll definitely go back for more...",
"Eladio's is a very good place it shou get a 5 star rating!!!!",
"Some friends, i was visiting in santa barbara wanted to stop here to eat. I must admit the place is a nice and scenic. It is located in a wonderful spot across from the ocean...\nThe food was tasty and a bit too expensive i.e. my friend had a bowl of fruit ,with a dab of yogurt for $7.50.\nI ordered the eggs benedict and love em, the coffee was good too.\nThe service was poor and that is why they only get 3 stars. I get better service at Denny's.\n The staff seem to have an attitude problem and they didn't keep the water glasses filled. We had to call them over to get butter, more cream for the coffee and napkins. However, i would eat here again given the chance!",
"I am also surprised to see the less than perfect reviews!!\nMy husband and I went for dinner on Sunday night. We got in early and good thing because they were packed by 6:30PM!!\nAt that hour they had half price happy hour wine and beer so of course we ordered and my DH had a local ale-Firestone and I had a very nice Sauvignon Blanc.\nHE had their famous fish and chips which he loved! I had a gorgeous sole made with capers,scallions,spinach and I think lemon. I NEVER order sole but this made me a FAN!! We had a nice window view with good service. I even saved room for a molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream for dessert. We thought the price was quite reasonable given the location and quality of the food!!!",
"Eladio's was a quick choice while walking with my 3 of 4 hungry children. My 9 year old son, decided, no, wait, he insisted on going kayaking. And someone (my husband) had to go with him. \n\nSo I was left with 3 hungry children (and myself) to feed in the sunny, breezy, and brisk August day in Santa Barbara. I spotted Eladio's at the corner of State Street, so we headed away from the Wharf and toward State. A patio. A restaurant. Perfect!\n\nIt looked a little fancier than what it was. Although I didn't have a look at the interior, we were immediately seated near the edge of the gate on the patio. It was an ideal spot, although I think it was just luck. I am sure the wait staff placed us there in case the kids were too loud, and also in case the baby began screaming and/or crying. Just a wild guess. \n\nThe menu was simple, and the kids had \"kids menus\". Crayons, coloring menus, and water for all little pumpkins appeared on the table. The waiter took our quick decision orders of kid's cheeseburger and fries with a kid's milk, mac and cheese for the baby and also with a kid's milk, and a grilled cheese and fries with a kid's lemonade. I ordered an entrée salad and a glass of chardonnay. \n\nThe kids meals were perfect; the fries were excellent (I stole a few off of their plates), and I did taste the mac and cheese, which looked a lot like Kraft, but who's complaining? My salad was very tasty and refreshed me from the two days of camping (my own personal trial by campfire), where I ate mostly heavy things I don't normally eat, like pizza and breakfast burritos with potatoes and cheese. The chardonnay was a typical house variety, and nothing special. \n\nThe patio was the highlight. It was a spectacular view of the beach and Stearns Wharf, and a great location. \n\nThe kids had a laugh when a seagull landed on the table next to ours and began to eat off the plates of the empty table's leftover food. It was a fun moment.",
"We had walked past Eladio's many times going to/from our hotel to the beach, the wharf, and State Street. There is a nice patio seating outside, and we'd see people relaxing with a glass of wine there. My first impression is that the restaurant was a bit fancy to take a toddler, but it wasn't. We had dinner there on our last night in Santa Barbara. \n\nWe ate at 5:30pm and was glad to see other families present. My husband had the shrimp scampi and I had the fish and chips. Both were good. My fish was flaky, and I got 3-4 large pieces. I liked how my daughter was given water in a child's cup when we sat down. Most places only give water to the adults. \n\nEladio's is connected to the Harbor View Inn, where we were staying. We ordered breakfast via room service. I'm fairly certain that the food came from Eladio's because the room service menu looked about the same as Eladio's menu. My husband had the pancakes, and I had the Santa Barbara omelette (avocado, bacon, tomato). Yum! \n\nA good restaurant to enjoy a meal - casual atmosphere. Next time, I'd probably go there for lunch also and sit in the patio outside enjoying my glass of wine!"
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"Still fairly new to the area, Main Street is one of my go-to places. They have 2 other locations, but I've only been to this one. \n\nThey have some great and creative specialty pizzas, and if you go on a slow night they will really do a great job with it. I haven't had anything from Main Street that I didn't like, but some items are certainly better than others. \n\nThe \"Famous Fat-Boy Burger\" is terribly unhealthy, and it tastes it, but it's delicious if you're into a big heavy burger. They use real chunks of chicken in their chicken cheesesteaks and chicken sandwiches, which some people don't like, but I prefer. \"The Americano\" is a great chicken sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, cheese. \"The Rosa\" is a little heavier (but delicious), with barbecue sauce and cheese wiz. \n\nThe eating area is clean, but usually empty. It seems they do much more business off of delivery and pick up, but the staff is very friendly and helpful.\n\nMain street is the kind of place that is great if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go far out of my way for it, there are little sandwich shops all over the place of similar quality. That being said, they're well worth a try if you're in the area.",
"Good food and good service! We had the italian and duke sandwiches, also a panini and they were all prepared well. The flavors were great and the rolls were fresh.",
"Living in the area for more than a year now, I've gotten tons of ads in the mail about this place. The other day, I finally took the plunge and went here - good thing that I did! I've been looking for a really good and LOCAL pizza joint, and while I've found some good places (e.g. Giovanni's in Royersford), they aren't close.\n\nHere's what I ordered at Main Street:\n\n*Appetizer: Jalapeno poppers - They were SO fresh! They just came out of the fryer and were so deliciously gooey - cream cheese and a jalapeno, deep fried. Mmm!\n\n*Pizza: Special Pie - a variety of peppers, pepperoni and sausage. Got the large and yes, it was LARGE!\n\n*Dessert: Zeppolis. I heard about the zeppolis from Yelp and man, I am so glad that I ordered them - only $2! They are a doughnut-like creation, you can get them in cinnamon or powdered sugar. They're served with a side of chocolate sauce.\n\nWell, I certainly know where I'll be going back for pizza in the future! There are plenty of daily specials here, too, so check online for those!!",
"I have hit and miss experiences with this eatery. Recently my food was subpar at best, especially with regards to the white pizza I got (it was unevenly cooked and some of it was bitter and oily). I personally don't like the rolls they use for the steak sandwiches but overall the sandwiches are good.\n\nThe appetizers and various sandwiches are generally a good bet. Like I said originally, my recent orders have been subpar at best. Half my order is fine while the other items taste just plain bad or are a mess. \n\nI'll try ordering from here again and see if the quality and consistency improve. I hope they do get better since they are one of the few places in the area that deliver.",
"Good food, and the prices are reasonable, but I think there is room for improvement. Once my cheesesteak had a random slice of bacon in with the meat, another time I got a my salad without the chicken I ordered with it, stuff like that. You can't beat the 2 slices with a soda for 3.99, and it's nice that you can buy half of a cheesesteak, but I would suggest checking your order before you go for accuracy.",
"I've only had their pizza, and I wouldn't be chomping at the bit to eat it again. It's not bad, it's just not special in any way and it's somewhat on the greasy side.",
"Awesome pizza! I love how they prepare the pizzas. Not quite thin crust, but with a nice crunch and excellent toppings. Very fresh.\n\nThe Philly cheesesteak eggrolls were hot and very tasty!",
"I never made it past the young lady taking our order, who kept scratching her lip and rubbing her nose with her finger. I very quietly told her, why I had changed my mind about ordering. She turned red then she yelled at me \"I don't even touch the food!\" Really?! As I walked out I heard a manager asking \"What happened?\" I heard her say \"I rubbed my nose.\" I'm sure they made her wash her hands and gave her a talking to. Right? Sigh....",
"We frequent the place and have tried many different menu items. We've always been pleased. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!",
"Got takeout from here. Horrible, gross mozzarella balls that were slimy and soft. The salad was basically just a pile of lettuce with old vegetables piled on top."
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"The Blue Tortilla is an authentic Mexican restaurant located on North Main Street in New Hope. The restaurant is pretty small without a whole lot of seating, but in the warmer months alfresco dining makes for more seating. The menu was extensive, offering various authentic appetizers and entrees. My friend and I started with the guacamole, which they claim is the best on this side of the border. Was it the best? I don't know, but no doubt, it was good! I had some sort of vegetarian burrito, filled with fresh sauteed veggies and other good stuff with rojo sauce and cheese on top. Very satisfying. My friend had a enchilada with mole sauce, which he really seemed to enjoy. Overall, good food, less than great prices, and decent service considering the crowd.\n\nNo liquor license, but if you buy a virgin - Margarita that is - they'll supply you with those tiny little bottles of Tequila at no extra charge. Sweet deal.",
"If you take nothing else away from Yelp on this visit, please let it be this: \n\nThe Blue Tortilla is the worst restaurant within 50 miles. \n\nI am not exaggerating. Not only is the food awful, as in \"inedible\", but it is so ridiculously overpriced that I actually left in a really bad mood. It's been two years and I'm still mad, that's how breathtakingly awful this restaurant is. \n\nIf you want excellent Mexican food, go over the bridge into Lambertville. Tortuga's is amazing, authentic and you won't be disappointed.",
"My two initial experiences at Blue Tortilla were very good. The food is truly authentic Mexican. None of that Chi-Chi's, On the Border stuff here. And you pay for it.\n\nBut my opinion changed with the last visit. We were turned away because they were \"closed\" at 8 p.m. on a Saturday (I believe they're usually open until 9). The restaurant was about three-quarters full and it looked like several people hadn't even received their food. But we were turned away because they were \"closed.\" We were absolutely stunned. I haven't gone back yet and don't plan to. If there was some reason they decided to close unexpectedly, they should have at least provided an explanation, rather than making us feel like they didn't want us there.",
"Picture, if you will, my friend L and I, hungry and in need of a drink, trudging through New Hope after a day of (dare I say, a tad too much) Anusara training at Yogaphoria, at the ungodly hour of 9pm, hoping to find a restaurant whose kitchen is actually open. \n\nNow, I love this town, but... pretty slim pickings for dinner after a certain hour on a weeknight. We're not in NYC anymore, Toto.\n\nL and I come upon Blue Tortilla -- woo hoo! Kitchen open, check. Vegetarian options on the menu, check. Open outdoor tables, check. \nWe're in. \n\nBut wait... we flip through the menu searching in vain for the beer-and-margarita section. And our so-nice waiter informs us that the restaurant has no liquor license. \n\nBut wait again! So-nice waiter says if we order a couple of non-alc margaritas, the house is happy to provide mini bottles of Cuervo, gratis. \n\nWell, praise Ganesha and his round belly, we have ourselves some fine drinks, hit-the-spot chips and salsa, and delicious burritos. \n\nI can't say for sure if this restaurant would be getting 4 stars if I hadn't been so ridiculously hungry, if I hadn't been with my sweetest-ever friend, if I hadn't been on a mini-holiday... in fact if I had gone under any other circumstances. But that's the way the tortilla crumbles... and it was damn good.",
"We loved this place.\n\nI was skeptical about the name, as blue corn is usually associated with Southwestern cuisine, but we were hopeful. We didn't know what \"free tequila if you didn't bring your own\" meant, as it's a BYOB establishment. So we went searching for a place which sold beer or tequila to take back (Villa Vito's worked--we got a cold 6-pack of Landshark to go). There are 3 rooms indoors (one narrow room on the side, a medium-small room in the center, and a front room with 7 tables) as well as a patio outside.\n\nUpon seating there was one other table of 4. Apparently, 2-3 of the adults there had NEVER eaten Mexican food before; possibly one had Tex-Mex while in Arizona (that would be Southwestern cuisine, but I digress)? Who has never even had (disgusting) Taco Bell, Chili's, or some other form of faux Mexican ever before? Culture shock yet again--how was I to know that the midwest is more culinarily diverse than the east coast? \n\nThe prices are high--$20 for most entrees ($17 at lunchtime), $12 for guacamole. We decided to split a guacamole, which comes with fresh chips, home made tortillas, 2 salsas (chipotle and tomatillo), and fresh guacamole. The homemade tortillas were excellent and we finished off all of the chips and most of the tortillas before the entree arrived. \n \nFor our split entree, we decided to split a pork salsa verde--the pork was fork tender. It was served with a single jalapeno pepper in the sauce. A tad salty, but that was fine. Jim even ate all of the black beans and rice (neither of us are bean fans). When the food was gone but there was still sauce on the plate we tore off more pieces of tortilla to sop of the remaining salsa verde. YUM. We overstuffed ourselves, then ordered a tres leches for dessert, and stuffed ourselves further.\n\nThen there are the margaritas. Served with a complimentary 2oz bottle of tequila, on the side, for you to serve yourself. Technically, no more than 1 per person, $5 each. We had 3. \n\nWe will be definitely be going back, as the food was fresh and delicious. I would have preferred it spicier. We asked for medium (it's made non-spicy for the locals, something the waiter had to repeat to each table coming in). Next time, we'll ask for it to be spicy/medium-hot. Very friendly service.\n\nWe took home a jar of mole ($6, vegetarian) and a small stack of their tortillas; seriously, if you have never had fresh tortillas, you need to try some. For breakfast, we warmed the tortillas and the mole to serve with eggs. The mole was very good--wasn't sweet (like some places which seem to melt Hershey bars into it), did have a good balance of chiles, and flavoured the eggs well. \n\n$70 for 2 including tax, tip, and mole to go.\n\nSo yes, it was pricey, but damned good and we overstuffed ourselves because it was so good. We needed to walk around for a few minutes in the rain because our bellies were so full. Needless to say, we slept very well last night.\n\n(BTW: burritos as big as your head or as we know them are not authentic Mexican fare; I don't recall them being offered at most taquerias in Chicago, but most California taquerias did have them: http://marcsala.blogspot.com/2006/02/burrito-origins.html)",
"We've been here several times and I think this place is great. Not sure what that one-star business is about down at the bottom of the page. They have vegetarian and vegan options and the atmosphere is cozy and homey. That said, it can get crowded, so if you don't like that, come on the off-hours. The service can also be slow because everything is made from scratch; we usually order an appetizer and graze on that while they prepare our meals. \nThe prices are higher than I would like, but not exorbitant. A nice place for a treat or a celebration.",
"This place gives Mexican Restaurants a really bad name. \n\nThe decor and atmosphere is fun but the food is just mediocre. \n\nI enjoy Mexican food restaurants that serve up complimentary baskets of tortillas and large portions. This place had neither. \n\nA basket of tortillas and salsa cost around $3! They did not have a wide variety of food selections. It was fairly expensive and the portions were only medium sized. \n\nFor $12+ a plate I want so much food a doggy - bag is necessary. \n\nI would never go back or suggest anyone else does. Instead cross over into New Jersey, and only a few miles away there is one of the best Mexican food restaurants I have ever eaten at: Tortuga's at 11 1/2 Church St, Lambertville, NJ 08530 - (609) 397-7272 \n\nThe location is down an alley - way, the atmosphere is low - key, and the food is amazing.",
"While eating here, I think at one point during the meal one of use compared our food to that of the dog variety. That line pretty much summed up our experience. The food was just plain awful, not good at all. The service was so friendly though, and the restaurant was so nice and quaint, like many places in New Hope (truly a wolf in sheep's clothing). I thought it was going to be really tasty authentic Mexican food, but I'm not lying when I say I could probably get better Mexican food from a Taco Bell overridden with rats. On top of all this, they were way too expensive. Overcooked meat, bland sauces, and weird aftertastes were just a few highlights of this train wreck of a meal.",
"i thought the food was good but it was the service that blew us away. we got 5 star treatment, even a free drink. yeah the prices were high for the portions, but we split chips and an entree and left very full!",
"An update and a round of applause for their mole sauce, vegetarian refried beans, and mmmm-guac.\n\nAnd did I mention previously how great the servers are? Sweeter than churros. \n\nYay! I'm still a fan."
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"Bobbie's just opened for the season (Spring/Summer) and unfortunately I won't be able to partake in the eating frenzy this year due to relocation. Bobbie's has some of the best burgers, fries and ice cream in Nashville. Their burgers are large and taste like your typical backyard burger. The fries are fresh and good as well. But the Ice Cream is where its at. They dip your soft-serve ice cream into chocolate, butterscotch, and several other flavors of goodness. The shakes are also tasty....",
"One of the highlights of my annual summer sojourn back home is repeated trips to Bobbie's. I always want to go here. Not just everyday, but every meal of every day. I might move back home because of this place. It's that good. Bobbie's is one of a few places that makes me wish my stomach was bigger.\n\nMost come for the kitsch and stay for the food. These priorities are backwards, I think, but both the atmosphere and the food ultimately have much to recommend them. \n\nWith regard to aesthetics, Bobbie's actually does what Rick's Dessert Diner in Sac tries to do. It was actually around when doo-wop and Motown were cool, so it doesn't have to pretend to be a period place--it is one. Sacramentoans: imagine Gunther's with no indoor seating and much better food, and you'll start to get it. Bobbie's drips authenticity: nothing is affected or put on. Thank you, Bobbie's, for keepin' it real without turning my stomach. It isn't easy, and you pulled it off.\n\nThe food underscores--and serves as the foundation for--the atmospheric authenticity. Everything is made to order and, while a little pricey (maybe), it is worth every penny. The burgers are great, and sweet potato fries are just transcendent. Wash it down with sweet tea, or enjoy complementary water from a dixie cup. \n\nTo the ice cream: The dip cones are great, and they have a nice selection of floats and shakes as well. Try them and you won't be disappointed. But if you, like me, are a disgusting glutton, then get the hot fudge cake. It is as big as it is delicious. There are no words for this sublime, wondrous, divine thing. I have had some very good molten chocolate desserts in my life, but none measures up to this marvelous, towering, brilliant concoction.\n\nOne caveat: This food is tremendously unhealthy. Angioplasty is built into the price of a meal. I say enjoy it, though: you only live once, and you haven't really lived until you've eaten here.",
"Reasons I love Bobbie's:\n1. Really good ice cream and shakes. \nMy favorite thing ever may very well be the hurricane bobbie. It is 2 shots of espresso, ice cream, and ice blended well and topped with a dollop of whip cream and chocolate sprinkles. It's amazing I promise.\n2. Two different kinds of veggie burgers and two different kinds of fries.\nI get the garden burger. Husband gets the black bean. Both of which are loaded with yummy toppings. And then you get to choose between regular or sweet potato fries. \nThe only way Bobbie's could make me happier was if they were open during the winter.",
"bobbie's, how do i love thee. let me count the ways...\n1- crazy good burgers (second only to rotier's)\n2- yummy ice creams and shakes\n3- let's me know i'm home again\n\nummm.. three's enough reasons, right??",
"Mmmmmm....Bobbie's. I was craving a shake today, and didn't know exactly what flavor just wanted a RICH one. Where else to go? Bobbie's Dairy Dip of course. They have at least 20 different flavors you can mix and match...today? I chose raspberry peanut butter. YES. It was just deadly good. \n\nI don't only like Bobbie's because of the ice cream though (oh and did I mention, they also have those soft-serve cones dipped in chocolate?! Reason for living right there!)--I also love the burgers and fries. Good and sloppy. \n\nNeed another reason to love Bobbie's? They take credit cards! GREAT for those of us who never carry cash...",
"Bobbie's is pretty damn tasty. The place has been around for years and years (if you don't believe me, check out the picture on their Myspace...totally 70s), and they're clearly doing something right. While Bobbie's is known for their shakes and ice cream, I'm personally a fan of their burgers.\n\nThe building itself is just as neat as can be. There are pictures of little snacks enjoying activities--nachos surfing, a bowl of chili saying, \"I'm chili!\" The staff, mostly young, is totally friendly and helpful, and unless the place is extremely busy, you'll probably only have to wait five or ten minutes for your order. It's kind of like a Sonic with class, so you can enjoy your meal on one of the many picnic tables or just take it with you.\n\nThey have a huge selection of completely tasty ice cream, and their hamburgers are big and made-to-order. Everything about eating at Bobbie's Dairy Dip makes you feel like you've entered the 1950s...but in a good way. All of the food is delicious and hearty, and nothing's very expensive. Personally, my favorite aspect of the place is the giant lady's face at the top of the building. Even if, by some crazy fluke, you don't like the ice cream or the burgers, at least you can enjoy that.",
"I took away a star because of a few reasons. At first i was just going to say because it takes so long to get your food, but then I also remembered the screaming kids that lack parental guidance, the short line to order your food that you still have to wait 10 minutes in line to get through, and the location. So the burgers are pretty good.. I guess what you'd expect... but the fries are really good... They double fry them I believe (which is probably why they're good), but they also have sweet potato fries!!! these they serve with some kind of sour cream sauce... Their shakes are also really good.. I mean you can't go wrong with burger, fries and shake. It gets a little pricey, though.. You'd think they wouldn't be allowed to charge this much when they barely provide you with enough seating, their water cups hold about 4oz of water, and if you have to go to the bathroom... you have to go to Krystal's next door to use theirs! Gross. So the screaming kids is a major turn off, but the kitsch of the place will probably make me keep going back.",
"Just got back from my first trip of the season to Bobbie's Dairy Dip. New owner, but the food and shakes are just as good. They've also added some more outdoor seating which is great.\n\nIs it a little slow? Yeah, there's only one line to take orders. And every time I go there are several people there ahead of me. The burger took about 10 minutes to come out. I know the Scene just did an issue on the best burgers. Bobbie's still has one of the best in my opinion. And they still have those great 'Belgian' fries to go with it -- or, just as good, sweet potato fries!\n\nI was also pleasantly surprised by a walnut milkshake. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was Bobbie's awesome ice cream with real walnuts in it! Great stuff. \n\nBobbie's is a wonderful place to have in the neighborhood. Take kids, take your parents, take a date...everybody will love the ice cream.",
"Bobbie's has been around since the 'fifties, when there was still a drive-in movie theater on Charlotte Pike. It has that old Nashville relic feel about it , while at the same time remaining a vibrant summer hot spot. I always know winter is fully upon us when Bobbie's closes for the season, and it's always a herald of spring when they fire up their fryers again in March.\nNow for the superlative awards: Bobbie's has, hands down, the best fries in Nashville. They are fresh cut, real potatoes and they taste like it, served in little white paper bags spotted with fry grease. You should also try the sweet potato fries, served with a sour cream sauce. \nBobbie's has a great, but not cheap, burger, and they serve two different kinds of veggie burgers. \nAs legendary in these parts as the fries are the milkshakes. You could give yourself a headache calculating the permutations of possible combinations of flavors. My personal favorite is banana with bananas and pineapple.",
"Bringing attention, yet again, to the fact that I am carnivore, you would think that at a burger joint I would go for the burger with the most meat on it. However, being treated to lunch by a friend, I had no idea that I what she had purchased for me was Bobbie's Dairy Dip's black bean burger. I really can't say enough about how in love I am with their black bean burger. The fact that I consumed it in about 5 minutes and had no idea that it was not meat should speak for its self. With an old Nashville dinner feel to it, you are left no choice but to try one of the many delicious milkshakes. Oh and did I mention their sweet potato fries? Seriously, delicious! I do have to say that they are a little slow on getting food out, but I think it's worth the wait."
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"Let me start off with why I rated this a 3 star. I wanted to give them a two star, but due to it being a very new location, I gave them an extra star. \n\nDecor- I would rate this a 5. It looks great and is more roomier than the Brandon location that I'm used to going to. \nFood- I rate this a 4 star. I have been to the Brandon location numerous times and I am always satisfied with the food. However, at this location I found peppers (or something looking like them) in the dressing I ordered on the side. I have done this plenty of times at the other location and did not find this before. Otherwise, the food tasted well and came out as ordered. \nService- This is where they failed miserably. We were greeted immediately and seated. They sat us at the table right by the kitchen exit which is great, because people will continuously walk by and help in most situations. This was not the case here. Our waitress took about 5 min to greet us and 5 more minutes we sat without drinks. We ordered and it did come out as modified and quickly. However, no one came back to check that everything was ok and we finished our meal without a return from our waitress. We sat with empty plates in front of us for almost 20 minutes, when another waitress finally came by and collected our plates. 5 minutes later, another waitress (not ours) dropped our check. I never saw my waitress return at all.\n\nBeing a waitress for 15 years, I recognize that this place is new and will take a little while to adjust. I will try it again another time and see how they do. Hoping much better since I want to see this location succeed! I will update next time.\n\nAlso, parking is horrific due to the location.",
"Had a great late breakfast! Ordered the works omelette and the lemon ricotta pancakes to share. The pot of coffee was fresh and hot. We were seated immediately since we arrived after the breakfast rush. Cute industrial/farmhouse decor inside with seating available outside. They are currently still under construction in the strip mall so limited parking is available.",
"Everything was yummy! We got here when it opened on a Sunday morning so there was no wait. Service was excellent as I would expect from First Watch. One of the few places in Riverview/Brandon area that reminds me of being back in LA. Soooooo excited that they're so close to home now!",
"Fresh ingredients and great service but the high ceilings make it a noisy ambiance. Feels like a noisy school cafeteria. The waiting is just as long or longer since this is a smaller version of the one in causeway.",
"This place is nothing short of amazing! First off, the building is gorgeous. Outside and in is modern, clean and fresh! For it being the first open week, the servers did an amazing job! Everyone worked together to make sure the guests had a great experience. As for the food, everyone at my table ordered something different and we all sampled what each other had ordered. EVERYTHING was fresh and so delicious! This is a very popular place, if you don't mind waiting for the food (and it IS worth the wait) I highly recommend this place! We can't wait to go back!",
"First time at First Watch so I was a bit surprise it was franchised state wide. From their industrial farm look to their proudly advised fresh food, I was really impressed Their breakfast was as tasty as well. Plus I do appreciate a menu that includes a calorie count. Service was excellent. Didn't have to asked to be served for takeout and I was given a menu to take home. I like it. Very crowded though. They are definitely picking up steam in this part of town.",
"Yummy juice drinks. Great Service. Had all American breakfast and side of turkey sausage and biscuits. Would have given it a 5 if potatoes were not cold. They were tasty but cold. We will definitely give them a try again.",
"UPDATE!\nThey earned the 5 star rating on the follow up visit. \n\n\nDecor- I would rate this a 5. It looks great and is more roomier than the Brandon location that I'm used to going to. \nFood- I rate this a 5 star. I love their food. I had the BLT Benedict. I eat this all of the time. \nService- They did much better in this area this time. \n\nMy only complaint is that parking is horrific due to the location. This is still not awful considering how good food is here.",
"Great food, decent service. Don't look at the calorie counts. We shared millionaires bacon to start and then I had the ham and gruyere omelette and my wife had the tri-fecta, both of which were delicious. The oj was fresh squeezed and pulpy and the coffee had great flavor. Would definitely recommend.",
"First time at this type of restaurant. Staff is very friendly, despite them being extremely busy they waited in us promptly. I am accustomed to being in a large group (7+) so longer wait times are to be expected. The recommendations were great, food was fantastic. Loved it so much that we went twice already and are planning more breakfast gatherings soon."
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"I may not be able to show my face here again after this review, and not entirely sure I'll want to.\n\nWe arrived at around 6:30pm tonight, half an hour after the start of their grand opening. There's only street parking and it's in a residential area, so we had to go around the block a couple of times before finding someplace to park. The place was packed, which we kind of expected so we were okay to wait at the bar, even though there was standing room only. We had a couple of beers each, and while there were no prices on the menus or anywhere, they ended up ranging between $5 and $7 a glass, so we ended up dropping over $30 before we even sat down. But the vibe was nice and we got to wander around and check the place out.\n\nWe were led to a table at around 7:15, but then told (with many profuse apologies) that the table was actually for another party, so we went back to the bar. By the time we were seated, we had been there for a full hour. Our server was quick to take our appetizer order, the charcuterie and cheese plate as well as the Lincoln Drive mussels and fries. The charcuterie arrived first, and they brought out the mussels when we were done (but not before twice attempting a second charcuterie platter), taking our plates but forgetting to replace the silverware they had cleared. \n\nThen, there was an insanely long wait for the boyfriend's burger and my beef carbonnade, and we had to ask for silverware again and ketchup twice. The boyfriend, who is usually a big eater and a lover of burgers, made it about half way through, and did not seem impressed. I had a bite of what was supposed to be a medium rare burger and found both the meat and bun so dry I was guzzling water after one mouthful. I managed a few bites of my own overcooked meal before my jaw started to hurt, and I was already reasonably full from the beers and appetizers, so I asked for it to go. Our server was chipper but clearly overwhelmed, as she came by at one point to drop something off at the table next to ours (and to apologize profusely to those customers for their entrees being completely out of sync) with my container under her arm, but I guess she forgot to drop it off. She came back about ten minutes later with the thing still tucked in her armpit, then took my plate to box it up for me. So I don't know if she ended up using the same box, but in any case I think it's going to the dog.\n\nIn all, it took us three hours in total to get in and out of there, and by the end of it I was feeling pretty queasy. I really hate giving bad reviews to fledgling local businesses, but sometimes it's that or nothing. I'm hoping these were just teething problems and I will keep an eye on other patrons' reviews to see if things improve over the next few weeks.",
"We were there for opening night, so I will happily cut the slow service and lukewarm french fries some slack.\n\nDuck Salad and French Fries to start. As I mentioned, the fries were lukewarm, but delicious anyway. Thin cut with a tasty, slightly spicy, dipping sauce. I'm sure they'll go great with the mussels, which I'll be sure to try during a future visit. The duck salad was really really good, though too rare for my fiancee. I thought the bitterness of the arugula, the sharpness of the cheese, and the tangy vinaigrette worked really well with the medium rare duck.\n\nI had the Fish Tacos for my entree. They were tasty, fried pieces of fish, but small. I kept looking at the three little tacos on my plate, trying to convince myself that each one was worth $4. I never succeeded, and will probably hold off on getting those again.\n\nMy s/o had the Smoked Brisket sandwich. She really enjoyed it. Her one comment was that the horseradish was too subtle. I sampled a bite and agree with her assessment. It was a minor complaint though, the sandwich was quite delicious. The brisket was juicy, and complemented very well by the provolone. Would definitely order that again.\n\nI also thought the beer selection was great, just wish that they averaged about $0.50-$1.50 cheaper :-)",
"I was SO excited to hear that Goat Hollow was reopening. I grew up right down the street, and would go there with my parents for dinner at least once a week. My mother and I went for dinner last night, and had a pretty good experience. The wait was kind of long, but the hostess and another employee (maybe the manager?) made a point to speak with us and assure us that we would have a table soon. I don't drink, but I had a great time sitting near the wood burning stove and talking with my Mom. It was so nice and cozy! \n\nWhen we finally sat down to eat, our waitress came over right away and she was very personable and helpful. My Mom ordered the muscles and fries...I got the ratatouille, and we shared a Ceasar salad. My Mom loved the muscles and fries and the Ceasar was great. I thought that the dressing and the buttery croutons were especially good. The ratatouille was fine but nothing to shout about...I actually make a better one at home. I wanted to order the couscous that comes with it but it was made with chicken broth. I got stuck with rice pilaf that was tasty but again not special. \n\nMy only complaint is the lack of vegetarian options. I was going to order a veggie burger until I found out that it was a regular boxed garden burger, rather than a homemade one. I understand that vegetarian and vegans are an afterthought for most chefs, but there should be at least two solid veggie meals on every menu in 2013. \n\nI still give it four stars cause I had a good time, and I love having such a cool place in the neighborhood :)",
"I really wanted to like The Goat. Most of the food was pretty tasty, so we were willing to forgive the long wait for the food to come; it took almost a hour. We found two things especially irritating, though. First, our children were charged $14 each for plain pasta with butter (That's the same price as the Orchiette with bolognese entree). There were many families with kids when we were there on a Saturday night, and I don't see how they can keep that crowd without a kids discount. Second, the diver scallops entree had only 3 scallops (weak)! The food (cesear salad, lamb sausage sandwich, fries, scallops and brussel sprouts side) we ordered was all pretty tasty. So if they ever get a kids menu and the kitchen gets in gear to serve a large crowd in a timely manner, we'd consider coming back.\n\nAddendum: Email'd owner about this experience. He wrote back next morning. He apologized for slow service and offered gift card to compensate for high price of kids' meals. He explained that the pasta shouldnt have been the regular menu price. We'll try again...",
"I went on Sunday, 1/27 to have dinner...the menu looked delish. The owner was at the front desk which you walk by as you enter the place and didn't even pick up his head. Anyway, I had somewhat high expectations for the place but kept in mind it just opened. I ordered the brisket and they were OUT. OK, no big deal so I ordered grilled veggie app. and out came 5 pieces of sliced squashed grilled with no flavor and some grilled onions. I couldn't believe it. It tasted terrible to boot. We asked for it to be fried and the waitress said she had to go ask. They did make a new tray of fried veggies with a dipping sauce and charged us $7 but it said $5 on the menu. I then ordered a burger medium well. The burger was pressed so hard and was flavorless. Come on now, a flavorless burger??? Wendy's makes a better one! As I waited for my food, I looked around at what was going on. Only one waitress had her act together, all of the table runners went to the wrong tables every time and the owner was simply just there...no real presence. I agree with the other person who mentioned that the Tasso Ham had no flavor, they do make it in house so it just probably needs some tweaking. Well can't say I will be back soon. Maybe they will get their act together oh and some clean bathrooms, soap, brisket and tables that are not broken. Good luck!",
"Was very excited for this place to open, as we live just down the street and are always looking for new additions to the neighberhood.\n\nWe have been twice already, once on opening night for a few beers and again for dinner. The owner came over and introduced himself both nights, which was a nice touch.\n\nThey have obviously put some thought into design and feel - the place looks great and is comfortable with lots of cool architectural features, good lighting and a great looking bar. They also have 24 beers on tap, which is great.\n\nFood was solid at dinner but has room for improvement. I got a burger which was slightly overcooked but still tasty. My wife got the brisket sandwhich with fries. Fries were excellent and came with a tasty horseradish aoli type sauce that was very good. Brisket was great but the roll it came on was a bit tought to bite through, taking away from the overall awesomeness of the sandwich.\n\nService was great at the bar opening night even though they were completely swamped - the bar tenders were putting in a lot of effort. At dinner service was a little slow, but since it is still their first week and they were packed again I don't think thats a big deal.\n\nDefinitely still has some growing pains but I think that they have a lot going for them and with some improvement could be one of our go to spots.",
"Keep in mind that this place just opened and I'm sure they are working out the kinks. We went on Saturday (late afternoon) and service was slow but they weren't very busy. Apparently, we showed up during a shift change and that explains why it took a while for someone to come over to us for our drink orders. \nI order the soup (tomato basil) which was very good and the basil was fresh. For my meal, I got the grilled cheese with ham and tomato. It wasn't really a grilled cheese because it was on a baguette. The tomato was terrible (pink) which I guess I should have known ordering a tomato in January, but if the ingredients aren't good, don't offer them! The ham was OK, but nothing special. The roll wasn't good at all because it was hard and cold (menu does not say it's on a baguette). My husband got the poutine, which I think he enjoyed. I think we will be back, but not for a while. I am hoping they resolve the service issues with time. My other complaint was that the prices were a little high. My \"grilled cheese\" sandwich was very small and did not come with anything (even though the waitress said it came with a few greens).",
"My boyfriend and I visited this establishment on a Tuesday evening around 5pm. Out waitress was very sweet and the service was excellent. We only had a few appetizers (cured salmon, vegetable dumplings, and the cheese and charcuterie plate), all of which were delicious. My only complaint was that upon receiving our food, we were a little confused about what was what on the charcuterie board. Someone who looked like a manager/owner approached our table to ask how we were doing. We attempted to ask him about the charcuterie board, and he had no idea. We were fine with this response because he followed up with a, \"let me check with the chef.\" We never saw him again. I understand it's a new place and they probably have to work out all the \"kinks\". Needless to say, we'll go back considering the overall service and food were great.",
"I want this place to be successful, because the neighborhood could use a nice local stop. BUT on Sunday night:\n1. The hostess never looked up from her pad (maybe jotting down a takeout menu) for a full 5 minutes to acknowledge us standing at her station. I finally suggested that my wife and daughter go find a seat at the bar. I waited another 2 minutes for the hostess to look up and take my name.\n2. At the bar, we ordered two cocktails and a beer. One of the cocktails served was wrong. The bartender gave me change for a twenty, not the fifty I gave him. (He acknowledged his mistake.)\n3. After seating, we were promised water. We received our apps, and then told that they were out of glasses.\n4. The wild boar terrine wasn't; it was flavorless pork, and was served with two small slices of toast.\n5. After over an hour, our entrees arrived - my daughter's poutine was literally cold, and we sent it back. Her tossed salad, ordered as a starter, arrived a few minutes later. My wife's ratatouille was five slices of zucchini, tomato chunks and canned Parmesan scorched under the salamander. My beef carbonatta was mostly gravy, which was flavorful enough, but no bread or starch was provided.\nIn summary, I've traveled around the world for the last 25 years on business and eat out a lot, and this was the worst dining experience I can remember. I kept looking for Gordon Ramsey to show up and start shouting.\nThankfully, the manager arrived and graciously advised that we would not be charged for the meal. We promised to come back in a month to try again. I hope they're still open.",
"Mussels were great in a delicious sauce. Brisket sandwich was very good too. Did not like the fish tacos- too much fried beer batter with one piece of fish per taco- needs more things added for flavor for the taco- salad, guac,- and more fish for sure."
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"I just came here after hearing so many good reviews about this place, but I didn't even get a chance to eat here because they never gave us a table. We were waiting here for so long, the server said she was going to give us a table in the corner in about ten minutes; lord and behold...The \"owner's\" friend had a reservation out of nowhere and they gave that table that was supposed to be ours to them. I was actually looking forward to eating here, but thanks to sky cafe's terrible customer service and crappy owner, I don't ever want to come back. You've lost a potential frequent customer. You guys suck!",
"Very glad to have Sky Cafe reopen at this new location. Though new, they have not lost a beat with the consistency of great tasting Indonesian food. We had the Chicken/Pork Satay, Kwetiaw Goreng, Fried Tofu, Gado Gado and Mie Komplit; well prepared with very minimal wait time.\n\nI'm glad we did not struggle to find street parking. However, now you'll be fighting for a spot in the large parking lot that is shared with some very popular Vietnamese restaurants and an Asian supermarket. The restaurant can seat about 30 people, so if you show up for lunch on a weekend, plan on waiting for a few minutes. The new location also adds some more flair to the decor and menus. \n\nOverall, I'm glad the great food has returned and prices remained the same. We'll definitely be back.",
"We go here at least once a week, it is like my mom's cooking, everyone I bring seems to like it as much as I do! We usually get the batagor, Kari bihun, nasi ikan balado. Sometimes we get the empe empe. we're addicted. I write this after months of not having these dishes because of this horrible human invention called fire shut down the last location. We are planning to eat until our stomachs explode tonight and then come back next week and do it again.",
"I'm not familiar with Indonesian food but found the food here delicious and the service was efficient and friendly. Our family includes a native Indonesian who likes the restaurant which is why we came here. I think the food compared very favorably to other Asian foods we enjoy. We had Indonesian food in the Netherlands and really liked it. I highly recommend it c",
"It's great to have Sky Cafe back in business in a new location in the heart of the Washington Avenue Asian-American business hub, after a fire shut down their original location in deep South Philly. Happy to report the food is as good as ever. Highlights included the always reliable (and vegetarian-friendly) Sky salad, and a tasty Rijsttafel special that included beef Rendang, spicy shrimp and Indonesian-style mashed potatoes.",
"I really wish I can give a 10 star review for this new location of Sky Cafe! I used to patronized the old Ritner location and gave it a 5-star. I had few pet peeves about the Ritner location such as not much seating space, hard to find parking, and closed too early on Saturday night (8pm). All of those pet peeves are history with this new location since it's slightly bigger/more seats, located on a strip mall so parking is no biggie, and it was still busy serving & lining up people on the waitlist by the time we left around 8pm on a Saturday night. \n\nI dare you the nasi uduk is still the best and most fulfilling $5 meal you can ever find in the entire United States. Mi komplit is definitely a must try! It reminds me of the Medan-style bakmi back home. And even though it's not on the menu, their grilled fish is awesome as well and definitely worth-asking!\n\nCash only still.",
"We came with a big group of 11, and was able to get seated within 15 minutes. I'm indonesian so i know authenticity of flavors and this is somewhat close to home. The ayam bakar (grilled chicken thigh) was good... Except i dont usually get a sauce over the grilled chicken. None the less, it was good. The batagor appetizer was good, fishcakes were nice and chewy. To top it all off, we ordered Es teler, their dessert drink .. It was tasty. Not too sweet, and served in a cute cup. Overall, prices were very cheap too.\nI didnt really like the sate padang (beef tongue shishkabobs). The meat wasnt so tender but i know thats not the easiest thing to cook.",
"I came here with my Dragon Boat Team on Sunday very hungry and with high expectations (one of my teammates raved about this place), and Sky Cafe delivered. We came in as soon as they opened (11am) and so didn't have a wait, but it seems like if you come in post 12/1pm you might be standing around for a bit. \n\nIn our group of 11, five people got the Nasi Goreng Special, three people got the Mie Komplit, and three others decided to venture away from the pack and try something different. (The staff aided us in the decision making process with tons of great recommendations). I split fried wontons, the Nasi Goreng, and the Mie Komplit with my sister, and even in our post-practice hunger we couldn't finish our meals (yay leftovers!) The portions are HUGE (but also very reasonably priced.) \n\nThe Nasi Goreng was great but could have had a bit more spice. Also, the sunny side up egg we asked for came fried =(. The Mie Komplit had tons of really flavorful meat, egg, and veggies, but the noodles were a bit on the bland side so we had to add a few things to add flavor. The fried wontons were AWESOME. \n\nMy teammates were also really happy with their orders (R16? N16? chicken satay, passion fruit juice, the pink drink with avocado). I tried the pink drink and it was a little too sweet/bubblegummy for my taste, but the three people who got it all loved it.",
"If you're looking for an authentic, delicious, flavorfull Indonesian food, this IS the place! Everything is original and tasty! Service is always great, owner and staff are super friendly and attentive. Most of the food are priced below $9, and generous portion. I think they are most known for their homamade noodle. Mu favorite is Mie Komplit (Complete Noodle). It has browned egg, minced bbq pork, veggies and comes with a soup with fish ball and beef ball. I tried most of them on the menu and they never dissapoint!\n\nAnd now they have better location with plenty parking space! Let's go!!!!",
"So happy this place has reopened at a location much closer to my home. Great tasting Indonesian food at unbeatable prices. I especially love the mie bakso, reminds me of the bakso I had in Indonesia. But everything is great here!"
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"I've eaten here on multiple occasions & am always happy with my fare.\nNicely presented Chinese with fresh veggies & tender meat. Everything is always very tasty. Large portions but not outrageously huge (as in you prolly won't have leftovers for days afterwards like from many Chinese places). \nService is great & willing to help with any questions you may have about the menu items. While they aren't particularly out of the ordinary dishes, there are no descriptions on the menu which can be a tad confusing.\nTheir iced tea is especially delicious too!\nYou can get takeout here, but I think the food is really best eaten in. Their dining room is small but nice & the little finger foods you get once you're seated are very yummy!!\nOH!! Can't forget to mention -- the fortune cookies you get from them are chocolate dipped! Delish!",
"This is definitely the best Chinese food in the area, and perhaps even in Philadelphia. It is an intimate restaurant adorned with paintings by the owner of the restaurant. The service is great; they are attentive and respectful. \n\nThe food hails from the Hunan province of China, which is known to be spicy. However, the restaurant has tamed many of the dishes. Hunan makes clean tasting dishes without the thick gooey sauces you may be accustomed to. Their dishes are the closest to real Chinese home cooking. If you are looking for recommendations, try:\negg drop soup, fried calamari, smoked fish, scallion pancake, pork with dry tofu, general Tso chicken, ginger chicken, string beans with pork, hunan chicken, buddha's delight, mango chicken, or hunan shrimp. \n\nI've converted many of my friends to eating good chinese food by taking them here. \n\nAlso, this restaurant is consistently great!",
"Is a quaint, cozy Chinese restaurant on the mainline. The physical space can also act as it's main constraint, the venue can accommodate groups with tight seating and making it a potentially noisy environment. \n\nThe food is great and very reasonably priced. The dishes all taste really good with distinct taste from one another. The hot and sour soup, scallion pancake, and seafood delight are the highlights of the menu. \n\nThere is a large local draw because of the great cuisine, friendly staff, attentive service, and BYOB option.",
"The food is amazing. The only reason I subtract a star is that the venue itself is a bit cramped sometimes.",
"Went to Hunan recently after they reopened (they were closed for 8mos for renovations). All I can say is wow, the new decor is beautiful! It's a small space but really airy, with reds and golds. The food is as good as I remember it, and there are new items to the menu, like the Asian po'boy sandwiches, which I'll have to try next time. As usual, got the hot and sour soup, fried rice (which is sooo much better than any other fried rice ever), general tso's chicken (which is also soooo much better than any other general tso's chicken), honey walnut shrimp and singapore noodles. The food is authentic chinese food, similar to what you would get in Chinatown, and not a regular suburban Chinese place. It's still BYOB, so bring a bottle of wine or some beer. The owners are super nice, they remember everyone's names, what your favorite dishes are, what your kids' names are.... They also got a great review in the Inquirer, so it gets super busy at times. Get there early, or better yet, try it out for lunch.",
"Probably the best Chinese restaurant in the area. This place compares well with those in the downtown/Chinatown area. Spicy dishes are spicy but the ingredients retain their flavors and textures. The menu is not that expansive but the overall quality is quite good. Their simple steamed rice is also good (I think this is a good indicator of how good an Asian restaurant is). This applies to their dinner items ( I have not had their lunch stuff). But, some items on the menu should be removed - not good.",
"Went in there expecting it to be a normal plasticy pink Chinese American Restaurant. Walked in though and the atmosphere was fantastic. A modern Asian bistro feel. \n Everyone there was very friendly, and I was very satisfied with the food. Went in wanting Chinese food and I got that with all the dishes being full of flavor (probably full of MSG, but it won't kill me having it every now and then!) My favorite part was their fortune cookies, and the fact they give slices of orange too. Also, where some restaurants pass out bread, upon sitting down they give the table a complimentary amuse- bouche cucumber salad which is delicious.\n It is also a little cheaper option than Sang Kee the Asian bistro in Wynnewood that everyone loves. I will definitely be going back to Hunan!",
"I feel like Hunan has gotten a lot better since it remodeled/re-opened this summer. We've been going there for dine-in and take-out regularly over the past few months and haven't hit a bad dish. My go-to option is the spicy 3-pepper chicken. Kid-friendly and a nice neighborhood atmosphere. Best chinese we've found on the main line... by far.",
"Fantastic food and service, earning every star.\n\nMy wife and I hesitated to try Hunan since it looked like a dark, windowless greasy dive from the outside, but once we peeked inside, we realized how wrong we were. The restaurant is simply but elegantly decorated, the waitstaff are attentive but not obtrusive, and the food is consistently delicious... and I can't think of another Chinese restaurant in the area I'd say that about.\n\nTake some risks with the menu... I haven't had a bad dish yet, and I venture to guess you won't either.\n\nBYOB-- I highly recommend dropping by Bella Italia Pizza down the street and picking up a bottle of Brooklyn Brewery's \"Local 1\" Belgian strong pale ale... great stuff.",
"Took a cooking class here with Betty Foo (sister of more famous Susannah) 2 years ago. Entire family who work in the restaurant are very nice. The interior is warm and cozy. This is not your average chinese food place. \n\nA little on the pricey side for what you get, but great anyway. That's what you get if you are in ritzy Ardmore, anyway. Good for large parties because they have large round tables. Great service. \n\nI learned to make a mean hot and sour soup and to get the best soy sauce ever (Kimlan). Right between the Ardmore Police Department and train station. Easy to miss."
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"I've been to this cozy little spot while visiting a lot of my friends from the suburbs on a number of occasions. It's your typical sports bar with a little bit of Irish pub Americana thrown in. a good place to grab a beer, watch a game, and find at least one person who recognizes you.\nJohn Henry's also has a great party deal where you and your group can enjoy an open bar (domestic beers only) from 10-2am for $20/person. you get a whole huge bar room t yourself and they hook you up with good finger food buffet (fried goodness).\nThey also have a good open mic night.",
"Went to John Henry's last Saturday to get some dinner and watch some of the NCAA game with some friends. As we walked in, the \"special\" board stated \"Heineken Special $2.00\". So my friends and I had a seat in a cozy booth and settled in ready to conquer the evening. Well not completely. As my friends got unusually impatient because of their thirst, the waitress finally came over about 15 minutes after our arrival and asked if we wanted anything to drink. So...my friends ordered the Heineken special (as mentioned on the board) and I ordered the usual \"girly\" drink...a Lemon Drop Martini (yummy). 10 minutes later she returned with the 3 drinks...and mentioned that the Heineken \"special\" didn't start until 10:00pm. It was now 8:00pm. She then proceeded to walk away. She didn't ask if that was okay or if they wanted something else since the special didn't start until 10:00. But my Lemon Drop was delivered without any problems...yay!\n\nAnywhoo...the food wasn't half bad. My friends ordered the Flat Iron Steak special (they are all about the specials) and I had the Caesar Salad Bowl (a salad that could easily feed a family of 4). Just as quickly as the food was delivered, it was devoured by all three of us. It was then onto dessert...2 sundaes and 1 caramel brownie surprise. By the end of that course we were entirely stuffed and ready to take a nap. \n\nOverall, the food was not too bad and the atmosphere was very cozy with 6 TVs in the main dining room for patrons to watch. John Henry's is definitely affordable. The final bill for the 3 of us including drinks and tip was $60.00. And there is a private meter-free lot in the back of the restaurant to park.",
"When I lived in Devon I found myself coming down this way fairly often...sure, I had to drive past a lot of other bars to get here, but I really liked this place.\n\nI normally came for the Quizzo (Thursday nights at the time...dunno if it still is), which is by far my favorite \"bar\" game. I never won the big prize, but won more than enough free rounds and other treats, and it was always a fun time. I never had a meal here but not for any real reason...just always came after dinner. Had plenty of snacky-treats and they were above average.\n\nNice and cozy, no frills, not a magnet for the obnoxious brigade (and they are a nasty, plentiful bunch in and around the Main Line). My kinda place...wish it was still close!",
"I work right around the corner from John Henry's, so I've been there for many lunches and happy hours. It is definitely a local bar - the bartenders and waitresses know most people who go in there, so they're usually not in a rush. Food is surprisingly good, but lunch service can definitely be slow. Good place to grab a drink and bar food, but don't go in expecting anything gourmet.",
"It definitely helps that I am within walking distance, but I do love me some John Henry's! What's better, John is actually a nice guy (I've been told he's the bartender) who's pleasant, smiley and quick to serve. \n\nDecent beers on tap (I enjoy Stella) and the food isn't bad either. I recommend the chicken parm sandwich and I also like the nachos (of course I like nachos almost anywhere).",
"The food is consistently good and the portions are large, a good combination. Nice beer selection and fast service regardless of how crowed the place is. Not much to look at but a great place to hang out with noisy friends. Fun! The free parking after 5 in the back is a PLUS.",
"Not too trendy, not too divey, juuuust right. Try the ribs.",
"I used to go in there when it was Annie's Cafe. It was ok then but the then owner Annie wasn't very pleasant or friendly. My friend used to work there and only went in there to see him but when he left I stopped going there,but that was many years ago.\n\nI've been to John Henry's a couple of times and I admit the new owners did a great job rehabbing it and it looks nice.\n\nMartha,\nI must disagree with you about it being affordable. I think $3.50 for a Miller Lite draft is a little pricey when I can get it cheaper and other bars nearby. Plus I had the wings and it was $8 they were tasty,but I think they were kind of small for that price. I only go there once in while but I would go more if they lowered the prices a little bit.",
"What a friendly place! The sandwich special is a great deal and they have HARP on tap along with Guinness. Wings were tasty and the veggies were cold and crisp that came with it. I'll be back.",
"Nothing wrong with JHP. Good place to catch a game and grab a burger. You won't be wowed, but if you're just going to relax and have a meal with a cold beer, you won't be disappointed."
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"I had the opportunity to get a preview of PW Pizza at Vin de Set's Deck Opening party, and boy, are we in for a treat from the owners of 1111 Mississippi, Vin de Set, and Moulin Events!\n\nThe restaurant is cozy with a fairly typical industrial brew-pub sort of feel. You can the pizzas being made via the overhead mirrors, which I thought was a nice touch.\n\nWhile there, I tried a cheese, a carmelized onion and goat cheese, and a margherita pizza slice. PW Pizza has found that wonderful balance of crust - crispy edges with a little chew to it (but not too chewy!) and a flavor that lends to really enjoying the topping of choice. The tomato sauce is sweet with a little kick on the end of it - just enough for a spicy weenie like myself but, I would think, enough to give anyone a good taste of flavor. The toppings, as expected from the likes of this food family, were top notch.\n\nWe also were able to snag a taste of some meatballs. Delicious! I need to know how they get them so silky smooth! One of the best meatballs I've had, hands down.\n\nMuch looking forward to their official opening (sometime this month). I'll be back, for sure!",
"We headed over to the new PW Pizza for the 1st time on a Tuesday night. This was their 2nd night open. They are located on the street level of Vin De Set on Chouteau in Lafayette Square. \nThe atmosphere is very warm and open with a bar area at one end and lots of booths and large tables. There is a lofty type of feel w/ the exposed duct system and lots of brick. There are beer murals all over by Grace McCammond so hubby was ready to check out their beer selection. :) I was happy to note that they do carry a cider on draft. It's Fox Barrel cider and it was really good!! \nOur server was Justin and he was very funny and attentive....he made sure we had everything at all times. We started off with the 3 Cheese Spinach/Artichoke Dip and the pita bread was very puffy and yummy. \n\nWe then got a house salad out first (greens, pepperoni, tomato, red onion, and \"Dad's\" vinaigrette dressing) and we love the pepperoni on it.\n\nThe pizzas are 12\" and to us they are about 2 1/2 servings, so great for 2 people w/ some to take home. You can split the pizzas in half and each decide what you'd like.\nYou can choose your bread (PW Original, Honey Wheat, or Gluten Free) and your sauce (Tomato, Marinara, Chimichurri (sp?), House BBQ, or Roasted Garlic Olive Oil) and your cheese (Mozzarella, Provolone, Blue, Goat, Romano, and one other I can't remember), and your toppings. \nThere are 15 different signature pizzas available on the menu to pick from so lots of options here! \n\nWe narrowed it down to the Wolf (Tomato sauce, fennel sausage, pepperoni, bacon, onion, green pepper, garlic, and mozzarella) on one side and the a Sausage /Mushroom on the other side. \nThe crust was hand tossed and wonderful....crispy on the outside and soft on the inside....just like I like it.\nJustin even came by and added some fresh mozzarella to top us off.\n\nWe really love the place already and can't wait to come back to try their Roasted Oven Sandwiches! This place is a wonderful addition to Lafayette Square!!",
"Mmm pizza!\n\nSince Vin de Set and 1111 have pretty good food, I figured I'd try this new pizza place by the same owner. Went there today with my friend and we ordered a pizza with marinara sauce and shredded mozarella. It was very tasty! The sauce was sweet but not too sweet, and the cheese was salty but not wayy salty.\nService was super super friendly but they've only been open since this Monday so I am guessing they want to make a good first impression and get first-timers to keep coming back. I will probably be back but admittedly I am more a fan of Pi and The Good Pie restaurants when it comes to pizza. Nothing personal, I just prefer their style of pizzas better. But PW is pretty good and I am glad to see a new pizza place in town. :) \nThe dessert was pretty good too. We shared a peanut butter chocolate pie thingy. It was very rich and veryyy peanutbuttery which made me happy.\nI will be back sometime!! :D",
"Every day for what seemed like months I drove past this building on Chouteau and saw the sign for PW Pizza and \"Coming Soon.\" Every day that sign teased me with thoughts of a pizza place within walking distance of my apartment and the anticipation kept building until finally this week they opened. I was itching to try it out but worried that maybe I had built up too high of expectations . No worries were necessary because they exceeded every one of my expectations. \n\nThe ambiance is relaxed, friendly and welcoming. The artwork painted onto the exposed brick gives it a great city vibe and they positioned mirrors in the perfect spots on the walls to create the illusion of a bigger space. We decided to start with some drinks and an appetizer and thanks to Crystal R.'s review I already knew they had Fox Barrel Pear Cider on draft so I didn't even bother looking at the drink menu. I am a sucker for their pear cider and have never been anywhere that had it on draft so I was anxious to try it out. So worth it. I did take a look at the drink menu after my pear cider and was pleased to see the extensive list of offerings they have but the pear cider was sitting with me so nicely decided to stick with that for the evening. For an appetizer we chose the three cheese spinach and artichoke dip with warm pita bread for dipping. I was in heaven. All that ooey gooey cheesy goodness and we hadn't even gotten to the pizza yet. The pita was light, fluffy and of course warm while the cheese dip was a party in my mouth. I don't know how I will ever NOT order that when I come back. \n\nFor our pizza we decided to go with \"The Wolf\" and out of the 3 choices for crusts we chose the original. On the menu The Wolf is described as : \"tomato sauce, house made fennel sausage, pepperoni, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onion, green pepper, roasted garlic & mozzarella\" When the server brought it out to the table it was visually appealing and then he grated fresh Parmesan on top for us which made it look even more delightful. I really think this was one of the best pizzas I have ever had, while there were a lot of flavors involved not one of them over powered another and the tomato sauce had just the right amount of spice to compliment the toppings and not be completely lost. The crust was light, crispy with a slight chew and oh. so. good. All in all we were only able to eat half of the pizza and half of the appetizer and were stuffed to the gills. For the quality of food and service received the prices were very reasonable as well. Especially considering we had enough pizza for lunch today and it is just as good cold. \n\nTo make our visit even that much better, our server Andrew gave us fantastic service. He was friendly, engaging and available when necessary but not hovering. Even after we had paid and were finishing our last drinks he still refilled waters and never once did I feel rushed. Plus when we did leave he was near the exit to shake our hand and thank us for coming while a 2nd person handed us a to go menu yet another person opened the door for us. I have definitely found my new favorite neighborhood stop and I only hope the excellent quality of food and service are maintained.",
"So, why the 5th star? I'll leave that for the end of this review.\n\nFirst of all, I'm a Lafayette Square resident, so I have to drive past the Moulin/Vin de Set building every single day. I saw \"coming soon\" for weeks and today, 5 days after the official open, I made it in.\n\nIt was past the lunchtime rush, but there was still a lot of activity on the line and among the waitstaff.\n\nMy redheaded watiress, Erica, was the epitome of friendliness and knowledge about the new restaurant. The menu is clean and simple, and there are a disproportionate number of craft brews available for a small restaurant. I placed our order and took my watch off and told my date: \"There are 8 tables right now, so I say 10-12 minutes.\" My date said 15, and it ended up being 14 from the minute I pronounced my order. (I'm told it averages 20-25, which is still reasonable).\n\nThere are 3 types of crust, the PW's original, which has sugar in it - it's a traditional white bread crust, the Honey Wheat, which has honey instead of sugar, and a gluten-free one. I'm not a celiac, but I applaud the consciousness of the restaurateur who doesn't exclude this market.\n\nOur pizza was delicious and...(here are the reasons to bump the review from 4 to 5 stars)...\n\nPW's is owned by the owners of Vin de Set and Moulin and 1111 Mississippi, and as such, is already a participant in the St. Louis Originals Program, which is a program you *need* to participate in if you don't.\n\nAlso, there is a wonderful \"marche\" next to the restaurant featuring all kinds of brews and wines and cheese and meat so that you can pack your own picnic and head over to the oldest park west of the Mississippi, Lafayette Park.",
"Ate there tonight with hubby, a baby and a toddler. Best....pizza...ever. Crust is amazing, almost more like naan in terms of not being too thick or too thin but soft chewy. Everyone was super nice and welcoming to our kiddos. I suggest getting a half and half pizza so you can try more than one of their awesome pies. (they even suggest doing so on the menu) We had the blues with chimichurri, steak and blue cheese on half and the something piggy on the other half which was BBQ pulled pork and slaw on top. Both were incredible. The pear cider on tap was a real treat, too! My new favorite neighborhood joint. Plus, it wasn't expensive at all.",
"Fantastic pizza and superb beer selection. Highly recommended.",
"I am always on the look out for great-tasting and affordable gluten-free food. I heard good things about PW Pizza, and it exceeded my expectations! I placed a carry-out order for a gluten free \"Pulled Piggy\" (BBQ pork with gruyere), and it was delicious. It was more than enough for two meals and was even great cold the next day. I was told all pizza toppings but the meatballs are GF. I can't wait to try another one soon!",
"Hello gluten free pizza! Delicious pizza at that. I can't speak on the \"regular\" crust pizza but it looked pretty yummy. The GF crust is a simple rice crust that's almost got a hint of sweet to it. What's lovely is that it's a good size pizza for a good price. Most other places add an upcharge for GF but not PW Pizza. The toppings are what I'll come back for over and over again. We got two pizzas and each were half and half. We tried the veggie, the Blues, the Philly, and the pulled pork. Hands down the Blues is the winner. So freaking good. Blue cheese, smoked bacon, caramelized onions, chimichurri sauce. Happiness on a crust. The Philly was the weakest of the bunch. Light on the toppings and just not enough umph. All in all though it was a heck of a good experience. It would be nice to have a gluten free dessert option other than ice cream. The pizza crust would be perfect for a dessert pizza. Something to think about :-)",
"Ahhh...pizza. One of many foods that can be eaten any time of day or night, and PW Pizza is no exception. PWP is half restaurant and half store, and it's awl good. When I came into the establishment and told the hostess that I had an order for pickup, she directed me to the store, rather than to the bar, which I thought was great. Instead of crowding the bar waiting for to go orders, the store handles it - nice strategery, PWP! In addition to a heated locker where my food was being kept, the store has a great assortment of wines, cheeses, sauces, books, and other culinary implements, such as cutlery a la J.A. Henckels. Those thangs cut through anything and never seem to dull! In short, PWP has taken the \"one-stop shopping\" experience to a new level here in the 'Lou, and I'm all 'bout-it 'bout-it.\n\nSince this was our first time ordering from this spot, we ordered two pizzas - the \"Wolf\" and \"The Blues.\" Pizzas here are all the same size -- 12 inches. The Wolf had (according to the menu) tomato sauce, house made fennel sausage, pepperoni, apple wood smoked bacon, caramelized onion, green pepper, roasted garlic and mozzarella. First of all, I'm a sucka for that particular topping combination - savory and sweet. The roasted garlic was a very nice touch - these were whole cloves that appeared to be roasted in butter & olive oil and were soft to the touch and somewhat sweet in taste. That's-ah good e'stuff right there! The sauce was fine - well balanced with the amount of toppings. I wouldn't have minded if there was a little more on there, but I understand that too much sauce would have weighed the crust down and soggified (yeah, I made that up...you know what I mean!) it. I was also happy to see them use mozzarella rather than provel - always good in my book! We ordered their original crust for this pie, and that was good too. It was a thin crust, with a little crunch on the outside while soft and chewy on the inside. Overall, good toppings, good sauce, good cheese, and good crust.\n\nThe Blues pizza had (according to the menu) chimichurri, prime rib, apple wood smoked bacon, red onion & blue cheese. We got it without the red onion, which made this pizza wicked savory with a hint of sweet from the sauce. That's because dese folks use chimichurri rather than the typical pesto, white sauce, red sauce, bbq, or olive oil & garlic that you find here in the 'Lou. Chimichurri was a great call! The bacon was good and so was the prime rib. The latter was sliced thin - I guess I envisioned small chunks of prime rib, but it was still good. The blue cheese was a nice touch, though I would have preferred a little gamier blue like a Cabrales - but that's just me. The crust on The Blues was just like the Wolf, which had the same appearance, taste, and texture. Just like the Wolf, The Blues had good toppings, good sauce, good cheese, and good crust.\n\nWhen I checked out of there, I picked up a bottle of a Malbec from their store, which went well with our pizzas. We ended up with probably a half of a pizza in leftovers and you can bet that it'll be gone before I come home from work!"
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"This place opened maybe 6 months ago and has a decent Chinese, Thai and SE Asian dishes. The owners and wait staff are extra friendly. \n\nIf you like shrimp, order your favorite dish with shrimp and you won't be disappointed. They tend to use what I believe are 12-16 shrimp (ie 12-16 per pound) vs most common Chinese restaurants use 20-30 (half the size).\n\nUnfortunately, the sushi bar, which started out strong is on the decline as the quality of the fish seems to have gone downhill to a point where I am afraid to order the sushi after a visual inspection of the condition of the fish.",
"The sushi bar seems to be getting better and the good is always good, fresh and fast. Home delivery available in the neighborhood !! YAHHH !!",
"This review is strictly for sushi to begin with.\nI understand that this place is not established for decent sushi...but it was bad enough to mention.\nWell, it was own mistake to order sushi at a restaurant where they serve other types of food mainly...bad mistake, I admit.\nFirst, it was not fresh...Tuna piece was part dried; salmon piece had fishy smell...I will not order any sushi again :(",
"Three of us went for the AYCE sushi and kitchen menu and it was okay. Definately not worth $21.95/person. We got three sushi rolls, none of which were amazing. Was disappointed that the spicy salmon was chopped up and had no flavor. The spicy tuna was bland also. The worst part was the rice was overcooked so the rolls fell apart. \n\nThe kitchen food we ordered was just okay. We got gyoza, yakitori, crab wontons, wonton soup, general tso's, shrimp tempura and udon. None of it was amazing enough to order more. Also, the crab wontons came out still frozen in the middle. \n\nThe service was amazing though and the hot tea and ice cream were delicious. I'm glad I tried it, but if I go back, I probably won't do the AYCE. The only good thing about the AYCE is for the kitchen entrees, they come out in small portions so you don't waste food and you can try a lot of little things.",
"The AYCE sushi was OK, not great, but certainly worth the $20.95. It's obviously doing well as the place was packed on a Wednesday night. I had miso soup and some of the gyoza which were good, as well as seaweed salad and the barbecue squid. It's a great chance to try the appetizers and other items from their kitchen. I don't recommend the spider roll as it tasted like deep fried anything. Only the taste of oil and frying were evident. Service was not wonderful. We had to flag down the server whenever we needed something (such as soy sauce, chopsticks, and forks. . .all which were missing from the table) and we were missing several items from our order as well. As everyone's was served on one big plate, we're not exactly sure what rolls we actually received, as many look or sound kind of similar. Sashimi is included, but was so was wafer thin, we actually mistook it for ginger on the plate at first, and thought they'd forgotten it! The green tea ice cream was good at the end, and the green tea ordered with the meal was piping hot, which was great. There are certainly much better sushi places around, but if you're in the mood for sushi but not for spending much money, or want a bit of sushi with some other Asian food, it's not bad and will do the trick.",
"The AYCE Sushi is very good. I love the new spicy tuna \"pizza\" and I also think the calamari is great. Sometimes the General Tso is inconsistent as sometimes its great and sometimes its over cooked. I like going here and the BYOB makes its a great meal with good quality food.",
"We came here on a Thursday night for the all-you-can-eat sushi. Some of the other reviews on Yelp were a bit worrying, but everything was very good, especially considering the very reasonable price, and we'll definitely be back.\n\nThe AYCE sushi is made-to-order rather than a buffet, and the menu includes sashimi, nigiri, regular rolls, and fancy rolls. There's also a kitchen menu - we ordered only miso soup, but there were other items available as well.\n\nThe standard rolls and nigiri are exactly what you'd expect. One highlight was the mango and avocado roll, which turned out to be one of my favorite items that night.\n\nThe specialty rolls were good. Not great, but solidly good and very satisfying, well-balanced, and not too heavy on rice. One note - not all of the specialty rolls on the restaurant menu are available for AYCE. The AYCE rolls seem to be mainly limited to those filled with spicy tuna/salmon/etc. or tempura. But they're often topped with real slabs of fish, so I can't complain.\n\nThe sashimi, as other reviewers have said, really is cut super thin, but it was still quality fish. So it wasn't bad, really, just sort of silly.\n\nSo while this place is nowhere near as amazing as Blue Fin, it's still a good meal at half the price, and you don't need a reservation weeks in advance.",
"I've been here several times for the All you can eat sushi. Its made-to-order not buffet style. Its great quality and delicious. The service is okay, it depends on how busy they are. My last visit I waited almost an hour for my food. I was also charged extra because I did not finish my food.",
"I went there on a Thursday evening at 7:30pm. the place was dead, 1 other table occupied by 2 women, that was it the whole time I was there. Maybe I should have taken that as a clue? \nI got the AYCE dinner, it was not worth $21 for sure!\n I started with the calamari and a couple cheese wontons. The calamari resembled onion rings and was nothing near fresh, possibly the worst i have ever had! The cheese wontons were ok, not great just ok. \nThen I ordered my sushi and sashimi. \nI ordered some red snapper, white tuna and salmon from the sashimi menu. The white tuna was by far the best of them and was fresh. The salmon and red snapper was decent, not the freshest sashimi I have eaten but not bad. \nFor the sushi rolls I got a Philadelphia roll (they forgot to put the avocado in it), spicy tuna roll (not very good, kinda flavorless) and a mango & avocado roll (absolutely horrible, mango was old and dried).\nI tried a piece of the spicy tuna pizza (specialty sushi piece) and it was lacking flavor as well.\nI stopped there and said that I was finished, I was full but very disappointed in my meal. \nI will not return to this place since there are so many sushi places around here it's just not worth wasting the money for another meal that will disappoint. \nThe only reason I gave them 2 stars was because the sashimi was decent, other wise it would have been 1 star. honestly everything else was not so good and the server was very unattenative .",
"This place is great! It's on the small side, but we've always been able to find a table and the staff greets people by name. We love going for the All You Can Eat and they've worked with me to create my own roll."
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"We went to Sweet Briar Cafe for breakfast yesterday and had a wonderful experience. Each of the four menu items we ordered were very tasty. From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted with smiles. The decor is plain, but the waitstaff were all very friendly and accommodating.",
"Sweet Briar took over the former Ambler staple \"Coneheads.\" I have only had ice cream since they changed hands but its still good and they have a decent variety of flavors. \n\nThis past weekend they started breakfast for the first time. I am going to try and stop in next week and I'll update this review.",
"I have so much hope for this place and I want it to develop into a far better place to go, but it seems to be stalling.\n\nI have given this place more chances than anyone else, but the only consistency that I get is good and bad.\n\nThere is good ice cream, and unfortunately bad food.\n\nIf I am only getting ice cream or other delicious frozen fare everything is above average.\n\nIt's when you sit down to get something to eat in the dining room is when you run the risk of a poor experience.\n\nI've received food late, food cold, or food missing almost every time. When you do get the food you may wonder what's going on.\n\nA grilled cheese with one piece of cheese that is barely melted?\n\nMozzarella sticks that are cold in the center?\n\nA cheese steak without the cheese melted through?\n\nThese are rookie mistakes for sure, and it's up to the management to make sure that there is consistency and quality when it reaches \n\nAnother thing that I found unpleasant during a recent visit was hearing the staff complaining about their customers. The space is very small and voices can travel. It is very inappropriate to discuss these kinds of in ear shot of your customers.\n\nI can see that the owners want to do great things with this place, and I wish that they do, however they need to focus on the basics of quality control of their food and service.",
"I had breakfast and lunch at the Sweet Briar, recently. The waitresses were super friendly and you can tell by the way they explain the menu, that they really love the food themselves. Much of the food is homemade and I especially loved their tuna sandwich. My kids loved the hamburgers and grilled cheese, and they actually finished their meals, which is shocking for them. The restaurant is tiny but cute. The food is simple but fresh and tasty. I am going there tomorrow for dinner and I am excited to try their pulled pork. Overall a cozy and yummy place to eat.",
"Hands down, my favorite restaurant in Ambler! Food is excellent, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Their banana pancakes and German apple pancakes are amazing. I am also partial to their monkey sandwich (grilled peanut butter and banana). Sweet potato fries are great, as is the ice cream! \n\nIt's a small place but there's something that I love about that -- very homey. I've always been able to get a table.\n\nStaff is very friendly -- I've also gotten a complimentary glass of wine, fruit and a sample of a yummy cheesecake.",
"Just what Ambler needed. Located in the former Coneheads is a little breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert spot that is simple and great. We had breakfast, and it was our first visit. The waitstaff greeted us with a smile and were extremely pleasant. The food was very good. We had chocolate chip pancakes, a vegetable omelet and a breakfast sandwich. Everyone enjoyed their food. The service was very good. The coffee was good and we left very satisfied. Definitely will return.",
"First time there,, but will never go back. Waited over a half hour for our food and it was lousy. The place is dirty, such a disappointment",
"Yea, I too just get the ice cream. The soft serve is pretty good, the prices are high, the lines can be long, but until someone points out a better place in Ambler to get their sweet tooth itch scratched occasionally, this place will have to do.",
"There has been much development at Sweet Briar since my first review. \n\nThe staff is always friendly and they are creating a cozy atmosphere to get something to eat. \n\nI love getting their breakfast sandwiches which are delicious and inexpensive. \n\nThe issue that they are still running into is consistency and accuracy. \n\nA cheesesteak can go from gooey cheesy deliciousness and the best in town to dry and boring. \n\nI recently visited and while waiting for food my fellow customers were lamenting about how often their orders are incorrect (2 of which were dealing with that issue that day). \n\nHowever, they did comment as to when its right it is delicious. \n\nThey're getting there but they just need that one more push.",
"Had the most delicious stir fried vegetables over rice with Rocky's Lime Hot Sauce. YUM!!!"
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"had lunch-to-go from their meal-packages recently for three-of-us- friends, which meal we had in the office for a quick lunch-treat. the sidings were great tasting (string beans, cinnamon apples, macaroni cheese), but we're a bit disappointed with the size of the whole chicken we got. however, service's been OK and efficient .",
"Have been here several times, but tonight's meal was impeccably bad. Tried their tri-tip and it was more like tri-rubber and should have tri-something else.\n\nI actually returned the meal and asked for a 1/4 white chicken. It was okay, but lacked tenderness and that slow-roasted rotisserie flavor. The mashed potatoes and corn bread were cold. \n\n$17.00 for two meals. I could have purchased a bucket of chicken from KFC and would have enjoyed it more and had enough for the balance of the week.",
"The food is delicious! Unlike most places, every time I eat at Boston Market I get something different because it all tastes wonderful.",
"Ugh. Blood sugar dropping. Must. Eat. Now. \n\nI head for the nearest place to eat and I see the sign for Boston Market. Back when I worked in Philly, this was a popular lunch choice for me - it was close by, fast, hearty food, tasty dishes. But it's been 13 years since I left Philadelphia, so I thought a stroll down memory lane might be interesting.\n\nI ordered what was familiar - a pot pie with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. It came with a small piece of corn bread. Total = $8. The surprise stand-out was the corn bread. I could have foregone the whole meal just for the corn bread. The pot pie was remarkably dull and flavorless. The chicken in it was bland. The mashed potatoes were forgettable. The pasta in the mac and cheese swam in an orangey yellow ocean of cheesy soup.\n\nGod, I wish we had a Chick-Fil-A in Reno.",
"If you like chicken, fast... Don't go here. They just ran out and won't have any for another ten minutes. Manager... you're fired!",
"My biggest complaint is that this is a designated Criminal-Friendly Establishment, as identified by the sign requiring honest citizens to disarm before entering. We've seen how well that works in other restaurants, and in the Walmart in the other end of the same shopping center. However, I was hungry for turkey and mashed potatoes, so I took my life in my hands, left my pistol in the car and went in.\n\nThe food was standard Boston Market quality -- that is, a step up from most fast-food places, a step down from the fancy restaurants with the high prices. If you're in a hurry for decent food, this is a good place to go (assuming you're willing to take the risk). \n\nMy other complaint is that all of the drinks are sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, which anyone who is health-conscious tries to avoid, but this is par for the course pretty much anywhere except places that sell canned and bottled drinks, such as L&L.\n\nThe food (and service!) earn 3 stars, but the unsafe environment costs them a star for a total of 2 stars.",
"I ordered the 1/4 white chicken with veggies and mashed potatoes. The food was cold. I was so upset I lost my appetite. $22.00 for two meals and its cold?! I will never eat here again.",
"Excellent meal! Great service and really good discounts in VIP Club.",
"They earned that third star -- my one complaint the first time that I was there was the \"No Guns\" sign on the wall. I try to avoid places where the only guns are the ones brought in by armed robbers.\n\nThat sign is GONE.\n\nThat means that those of us who routinely carry guns are welcome there. I ate there twice in the last month, and each time there was no notice taken of the 10mm pistol in its holster.\n\nThe food is still good, too!",
"I had a chicken sandwich. good sandwich, stuffing on the side was ok. so was the ice tea. There was white tea, green tea, plain tea and rasberry tea/ I like the tea at Mcdonalds better."
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"We went on Seafood night: the best part was the salad bar and even that was limited. Entrees were not memorable and the clam chowder was lukewarm. They made a big deal about warming it up for me. It was embarrassing. Even with the 1/2 price Val Pack coupon it's not worth it!",
"With the BOGO coupons in ValPak, you can't beat buffet dinner for 2 for under $15 with tax & tip, but if you are expecting 5 different cuisines with 10+ entrees/sides each, you will be disappointed. Think Good food at a Good price, not great food/variety for cheap.\n\nIt is a small buffet in a couple relatively small rooms. Total 8 or so entrees, 4 or 5 sides, \n\nCook to order steak and baked potato Sat. was pretty good. BBQ pulled pork, carved turkey, Fried Chicken and teriyaki pork chops were all good. Catfish and Enchiladas were OK, we did not have the Pasta. \n\nSalad bar is adequate, but again, don't expect 100s of topping choices. Think Round Tableish.\n\nFor dessert, cake and cookies were so so, but soft serve was better than many more expensive buffets. 4 kinds of sprinkles for the kids, granola, chocolate chips, Oreo crumbs and strawberry, chocolate and caramel/butterscotch toppings and whipped cream.",
"I'm surprised there are only 2 reviews for the Sands Buffet so far. \n\nI stayed at the Sands for Sunday and Monday night, and ate at the buffet on both nights. The Yelp menu may be outdated since Sunday was prime rib night and Monday was Asian night when I went in March 2013. This buffet only serves dinner, not breakfast or lunch. \n\nThe buffet really isn't very big, its only 2 counters long, plus a dessert table. Its definitely not one of the \"fantasy\" type buffets that offer every dish imaginable that you would see in 4 star casinos and hotels in Vegas. \n\nPrime rib night was very good, the prime rib was thick, juicy, and meaty, with a delicious horseradish sauce. The salad bar was not impressive, its basically your typical pizza buffet salad bar, it only has an iceberg blend, it doesn't even have baby spinach blend which is my preferred salad. Other dishes I tried were the fried ravioli- its your basic frozen cheese ravioli in sauce. The cold mushrooms- cold mushrooms in sauce with red onion, it was a good cold vegetable dish. Tilapia with cilantro- it was a boring tasteless fish dish. Mashed potatoes- good creamy mashed potatoes with gravy to go alongside the prime rib. Chicken wings- they were in a tasty zesty Asian sauce. \n\nMonday was Asian night- it was pretty apparent that the chefs did not know how to cook Asian cuisine, there really was nothing Asian about it, every dish was a fast food style Asian-America dish. The orange chicken was embarrassing, it was literally chicken nuggets soaked in an orange sauce, that told me everything I needed to know about the \"Asian\" night. The rest of the dishes were overly sugary sweet and sour pork, bland pad thai, and other uninspiring \"Asian\" dishes, there was not even any sushi rolls. \n\nThe deserts both nights were the same, the fruit and custard cups were a pleasant desert after a meal. \n\nOne of my complaints with this buffet is that there is no drink fountain. To me, a drink fountain is part of the buffet experience, since you get to choose whatever food you want, why shouldn't you also get to choose the drink you want as well? I don't enjoy having to call a waiter every time I want a drink refill. \n\nOverall, this is a decent cheap buffet if you don't want to overindulge in trying different menu items.",
"Very good value for the price (we got an additional $1 off for having a player's card) but there wasn't anything exceptional about the food. The price for dinner with a player's card is $8.99 Sun-Thurs and $10.99 Fri-Sat.",
"Ook. \n\nSo the Sands buffet is $10 absolute maximum, it goes down by $1 in price with every tier of players card that you have, and apparently (if you don't book with Hotwire) they give you one or two free with a hotel stay as well. Given that general level of cheapness I came in not expecting much but still managed to be disappointed.\n\nI went on a \"prime rib night.\" Even if the place isn't half full and there's only two people waiting it still takes forever to get seated because everyone does complicated juju with Comps and Coupons and various combinations of such (you pay before being seated.) \n\nDidn't expect much from the \"prime rib\" but it was worse than expected. Tiny, fatty slices. What meat there is tastes more like stewed beef. The \"please kill me\" look on the face of the apathetic guy serving said it all. \n\nOutside of that there's not a whole lot put out, it's a pretty small buffet. A lot of the food just flat sucked. The mashed potatoes and gravy tasted wrong/bad for some reason, the penne pasta tasted a little off too. Dinner rolls/butter aren't even so much as warmed. Dessert looks promising with a lot of Italian-ish pastries, but then you get them back to your table and find out they're mostly filled with vanilla pudding. I ended up filling up on baked tilapia, veggies and those roast potatoes with the cheese, which were the only legitimately good things. \n\nActually I didn't even get full because the crowd and the small size of the buffet area made getting food such a chore. 50 low-mobility old people, moms dragging 3 kids around who have to shove their faces up into everything, and the brokeass Billy Badass problem gambler dudes who just try to run right through everybody jamming the whole works up. I gave up after like 1.5 trips. \n\nLeaving a buffet un-full is Buffet Fail. Only gets 2 stars since I didn't get sick and it didn't set me back much. Probably not coming back unless it's free.",
"I paid $10.99 plus tax for this buffet on a Wednesday night, and the food was just not worth it. Had I got it for $8 or less, it would have been worth it.\n\nNothing particularly bad, it just all tastes like it was out of a can or package. Not much fresh. Cool-whip instead of whipped cream. Pre-packaged cookies instead of fresh baked cookies. Spaghetti sauce and Alfredo sauce that tasted (take a guess now) like it was out of a can.\n\nThey got two stars instead of one because of very friendly and attentive host and servers. However, I wouldn't go again.",
"Do not go on Monday night (asian night). it's more like chinese prison food. awful.\ngo on Saturday night (steak night). Not great, but not bad either.",
"Do not stay here.\n\nIt is a sh_t hole. Harah's is much nicer and the prices are about the same. There were bed bugs in the bed. We had to throw our clothes out because of the bugs. We saw an employee drop some meat and put it back on the platter when adding meat to the buffet. NASTY. The employees say they put up their own good reviews.",
"Absolutely great food and the wait staff is amazingly awesome go out of your way to make you things that aren't even on the secret root beer floats delicious",
"Cane on a Monday since I had a free buffet and such with my family. Paid 36 bucks and was really disappointed about what they had to offer and t h e taste of the overall food was lacking"
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"I wanted a Philly cheesesteak, but none of the Philly places were open in Reading Terminal on a Sunday, so I had to settle for a hoagie. This was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. They had a ton of different options of sandwiches and things to add on it. As far as taste they would be closer to 5 stars, but the service was horrible. They're lucky they're getting 3 stars. The woman who took our order was so rude and such a b$%&* plus they wanted to charge me for a refill.",
"Well, here's a place I'd give less than 1 star to, if possible.\n\nWe ate there early Sunday morning when they were one of the few places open and got pretty good sandwiches from the one guy there that was really friendly.\n\nFast forward to Monday morning when we came back to try Rick's, across the aisle from Carmen's. Some bastard worker in Carmen's yelled at me for standing too close to their booth while looking at Rick's, and the corpulent bastard that looked to be the boss or owner was yelling at everyone in line for Ricks.\n\nFor their nasty attitude alone this place deserves to die.\n\nThe one nice guy there (kind of younger, goatee) recoginized us and said hi. He seemed sheepish about his coworkers nasty attitudes.",
"The Italian hoagy not much stuff in it.\nPrice higher than other similars in the same market.\nThe large drink was filled with all ice cubes up to the cap.\nWorse, employees were rude and unfriendly.",
"Ok, I'm writing in response to the the comments regarding customer service. They were super nice to me right from the get go to the very end; when I couldn't finish my sandwich, one of the guys offered to wrap it up and tripled wrapped just so it wouldn't leak. The cook even allowed me take a pic of him smiling right before he finished cooking my sandwich and at the end, they even gave me a 10% off card for my next visit(s). That's what I call great customer service.\n\nAs for the sandwich, it was good, but I'm a cheesesteak novice and was told I should have one while I'm in philly, so I have nothing else to compare it to. I was happy though; I got a chewy bun, nice fresh meat, some grilled onions and spicy/sour peppers.",
"The sandwich was good and if you like hot peppers, the ones they use were very hot!! \n\nI won't go back here though because the staff is really rude. There was woman in front of me in line with a young child. When it was her turn to order, she asked her daughter what kind of sandwich she wanted and it took a minute for the girl to decide. As soon as they paid and moved away, the staff were saying how much they hate kids and how dare that woman hold up the line with her indecisive child!\n\nThe guys there were also calling the ladies in line names like honey, gorgeous, and sweetheart, which is a bit uncomfortable. I recommend the Salumeria booth at Reading Terminal for a great sandwich without the attitude.",
"So many places to have a great sandwich inside the Reading Terminal Market, so many places to have a cheesesteak. \n\nCarmen's has been in the Terminal for 25 years and just in the past year he has decided to include the cheesesteak to his list of sandwiches. Known for his authentic Italian hoagies, he serves the cheesesteak with hot peppers and hot sauce, if you would like. \n\nI am a novice when it comes to cheesesteaks, but I am learning. My son in law who is from the Pittsburgh area, is even more clueless, he loves Pat's cheesesteaks. \n\nHe also has this game plan where we tour the entire Terminal and then we decide what we will get to eat. Never again! \n\nI had already munched a bit and had decided what I would bring to the table, when it came time for this ceremonial gathering of Terminal food. \n\nNow with all the cheesesteaks in the Market, he chose one from a guy famous for his authentic Italian hoagies and he loves heat so it was loaded with face reddening hot peppers and then doused with hot sauce! \n\nThe guy that ran the show was Carmen himself and so very friendly and he listened as my dear son in law, who I genuinely do like, rave about the difference of Pat's compared to Geno's and then told him after one bite that he liked Pat's cheesesteak better... \n\nTo me a cheesesteak is all about the great roll and the quality of the meat, because for the most part cheesesteak meat is garbage. I like sharp provolone, I am not into whiz, I love my onions, but who in the heck can taste any of that when the peppers and the sauce are so hot.\n\nI will visit Carmen's again, but my mouth is still burning from my bite and my mouth is still watering for an authentic Italian hoagie.",
"So a visiting friend and I were pressed for time and she needing the obligatory Philly Cheesesteak, settled on Carmen's since we were already at the market. Now I usually like to keep my grumblings to myself, but this place was overall bad. It was uber-chaotic with different lines and after standing in the pick up line for 10 mins we finally found our way to the ordering line. Then as we stood in the correct line for another 15 minutes and watched a very disgruntled employee slap some FROZEN meat patties on the grill and sarcastically tell us how much he \"loved making cheesesteaks all day\" while rolling his eyes. As we finally approached the counter the cashier pretty much put the topping on this whole horrible experience by yelling out \" I need to go on break and clean out my cut!\". eww, need I say more? I don't even want to know where that cut was. We would have been out of there had she been handling anything more than our money, but by then we had invested almost a half hour and I was grumpy and in desperate need of whiz covered meat. Looking back on it now, after ingesting the sub-par cheesesteak with the heafty side of \"tude\", I wish we had gorged on amish baked goods instead.",
"This was my first time to Philadelphia, and of course had to try a cheesesteak sandwich. I thought the food was excellent and the prices very reasonable. Although it was hectic when we first arrived, everyone was working hard to fill all the orders and did so very professionally.\n\nThanks to Carmen personally for being so nice to talk to (and the souvenir picture with him) and his staff for the great customer service when we asked for the remainder of one of our sandwiches to be rapped to go.",
"Awesome cheesesteaks and great service. Thanks harley man!",
"I've had Pat's and Geno's and this cheesesteak is by FAR better than those. I had a regular cheesesteak w/ whiz. Delicious! This is where I'll be going for a great cheesesteak."
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"WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE! As we walked in, no one was at the counter. A few minutes later a lady comes out talking on the phone. She continues to talk on the phone tells the person to hold. I ask her if they were out of pineapple bun and the lady barely understands English. So I ask when will it be available then she gives me the hand and goes back to talk to the phone and walks to the back. Never in my life have I walked into a business that treated a potential customer this way.",
"This place is so great! They're really affordable and give generous pieces of their baked goods. The woman who helped me was so nice and easy to talk to. I never tried an egg tart before and when I told her she let me sample one fresh out of the oven. Let me tell you, they make a generous size since other places like dim sum make it kinda small for a big price. $6-$7 for 4 big egg tarts?! It was delicious. I bought a green tea Mille crepe cake and it's actually pretty well price compared to other places who jack it up to $70+.",
"Well...here's something I didn't expect. A Chinese bakery. They have breads and cakes as traditional Chinese as possible. We came kinda late in the day. There wasn't much to choose from. I ordered the crepe strawberry cake and the cream cheese bread. Both of which were not really traditional Chinese. I was hoping for my coconut cream bread. The bread of the cream cheese bread was soft and chewy. But I have trouble with cream cheese as the filler. The crepe cake was interesting. Not my cup of tea. Hopefully, I'll go earlier and choose some other items I would like better. I think I will try the pork sung bun next time. Nice family own place. Plenty of parking. Clean inside.",
"You see this crepe cake? It is le creme de le creme. It's about time someone stepped up and started making these. They offer these not only in the rare and sought out green tea.. but also many other flavors such as mango and durian. I myself came late and purchased the remaining slices of green tea and a few slices of durian. I actually heard about it from a buddy of mine who's about that YELP ELITE LIFESTYLE. And if he says it's good, It must mean it's good. I mean he's a yelp elitist. Anyway, you have to call 2 days in advance to order. The workers are chinese and aren't as fluent in English so if they sound rude it's not intentional. They are really kind. Overall environment feels comfortable and clean, crepe cake is great(much to my expectation as a crepe connoisseur). I will becoming back and also be recommending more friends.",
"Wowsers! Chinese and adventurous eaters rejoice! We finally have a traditional Chinese bakery in the greater New Orleans area (again.)\n\nI drove by it a couple of weeks ago and made a mental note to check it out since it had Chinese characters on their sign, but I wasn't sure what to expect. The last bakery we had was like a Chinese Swiss Confectionery where you had to order your cakes in advanced and there wasn't too many takeaway baked goods. \n\nLuckily Wishing Town is different. They had plenty of desserts, pastries and savory stuff like sandwiches and salads. And the ubiquitous bubble teas and smoothies. \n\nThe lady behind the counter had the women in front of me and myself sample their egg tart, meat floss cake and a milk cake covered in shredded coconut. All were fresh and full of flavor. I immediately bought their egg tart. The meat floss was on top of fresh sponge cake. Good but not really what I wanted at 4 pm. I'm used to eating meat floss for breakfast or on pastries. Not sure it belongs with sponge cake.\n\nSaw their durian crepe cake and couldn't resist. Asked the lady what she recommended. She said the green tea and red bean crepe cake and tiramisu. Since I have a tendency to judge bakeries on their tiramisu, I went ahead and got a slice of that too. Decided to pass on the combo green tea crepe cake since I'm not fan of that gross matcha flavor. Give me freshly brewed green tea and I would have bought an entire cake.\n\nFlavors- I've officially found my new favorite dessert! With fresh durian, that crepe cake was a fresh doberge that wasn't cloyingly sweet. Delicious fresh cream sandwiched between wafer thin crepe layers, I can't imagine a more perfect break from the crazy rush hour traffic on rainy David Dr. A nice size for $5.50.\n\nTiramisu was also fresh and creamy. Good but needed more coffee/espresso flavor. At $3.95, it was a good portion. \n\nAtmosphere- clean and inviting, I highly recommend everyone stop at this little strip mall and try something you'd have to wait in long lines in Cali to get. Though honestly, I haven't seen that crepe cake anywhere else. In the West or in Asia.",
"Went here for the first time yesterday\nOverall experience: I ordered a steak salad and a dozen of oysters but was later told that the oysters were out (sad face), ended up ordering steak skewers. The price for the food was a bit high for the amount given in my opinion. The presentation of the food was pretty disappointing. Hopefully they will improve.\n\nThe pastries are so beautiful like the crepes cake! I am in love with the pineapple bread since I was introduced to it in New York! Taste the same too!\n\nI would definitely go back for the pastries in the future!",
"After several days driving by this place I decided to give it a try. Inside you will find a variety of sweets and a nice food/drink menu. \nTried 2 of their multilayer crepe cakes, the egg tarts, the chicken sandwich, the steak sandwich, and the coconut bread. \nI wasn't a fan of the cakes because they weren't sweet enough for me, but if you don't like a super sweet cakes, these are a must-try. The rest of my order was delicious. The coconut bread was moist and fluffy similar to \"pan de coco\". The egg tarts were a hit. And the sandwiches satisfying. I will go back for more!",
"Stopped by to try some of the dessert items seen from pictures which looked deliciously good, especially seeing the different crepe mille cakes they had. This place is located in a little strip mall where there is plenty of parking available if it isn't busy from other places, of course. Tiny little shop when you walk in, but they have some seating available if you'd like to dine in. I mainly came for the desserts which immediately caught my eyes behind the glass. I mean, I literally did not see some friends in there when I walked in and was focused on the goods! They had a pretty good variety of crepe cakes which I pretty much purchased one of each. Aside from the cakes, I also saw some other sweet and savory items such as the black pepper sausage bread and a cream cheese bread which I also picked up to try. Overall, they different cakes were very different, but unique. The green tea crepe was my favorite out of the different flavors I've tried such as the vanilla mango and chocolate mille with oreo cream crepe. My son enjoyed the chocolate brownie cheesecake and did not leave me a piece to try... All of the crepe cakes had a nice texture which they all cut very nicely with a spoon without a mess. The bread items were a little dry for me though. I'm only saying that because i'm comparing to 85°C Bakery Cafe which is pretty big in California and TX.\n\nI'd come back and try some other items like the egg tart and main dishes they also provide.",
"I was excited when I found out we had a new Chinese bakery in town. It was a little far out from where I live but I had to give it a try. They offer a variety of multilayer crepe cake slices, baked goods and a small menu of food and beverages. I bought a few slices to take home: green tea, durian, and chocolate hazelnut. Also, oreo cheesecake, puffy cheesecake and egg tarts. Ok, I went a little overboard but I wanted to try them all! They were good but I was expecting more. Flavors were light, not overwhelmingly sweet. I was a little disappointed in the egg tarts because the crust were super soft, as if it wasn't fully baked. Maybe I'll give them another try whenever I'm in the area.",
"Got the Iced Coffee and it is soooooo goooooooood!!!!!!! It's a cute little place. Didn't try any of the pastries but they looked good. Will be back!"
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"The Rec Room recently opened in South Edmonton Common, a huge building boasting over 60, 000 square feet of recreation space and entertainment. I visited on a Friday night, four days after it opened, and prior to their official grand opening. By 8 pm, there was a line up out the door and around the building to get in, so Edmontonians seem excited to check out this new venue. \n\nThe Rec Room has three different restaurants, a huge arcade space, race car simulators, bowling, ping pong, pool tables, axe throwing, and a few TV screens that rival movie theatres with their size. If you want to do any of the games or activities, you purchase a little RFID pass that you load with credits (200 for $30 was the best deal), and can reload as needed. The passes come on little ribbon wristbands, and were tough to keep on, ours kept getting caught on our sleeves or bags and coming off. The arcade games are a reasonable price, and most worked out to less than a dollar a game. Games like Mario Kart (with an actual wheel and pedals) had a queue, and we had to stand and wait for the more popular arcade games. We played games for two hours and didn't use up all our credits, and since they never expire we weren't too worried about this. There is also a store where you can trade in your game-earned tokens for prizes, although I didn't get a chance to browse the store.\n\nWe sampled some appetizers at the restaurant that wood-fires everything and I have to say I didn't really like any of the food I tried. I also don't like anything with a wood smoked taste, so that may have been part of it, but the kitchen could also work on seasoning things, or even adding salt and pepper to the tables. Our service was pretty spotty/poor, but because the restaurant was so new, I'm willing to give it a pass for now. \n\nOverall the group I was with had a lot of fun. It's nice to have something indoors to do in Edmonton, and I expect it will do well in the winter. There were a lot of wrinkles that needed to be ironed out, and a number of the experiences weren't accessible or explained well because staff were unable to figure out how to handle a queue of people (bowling and ping pong in particular had a lot of problems). I also didn't like that the wood smoke smell from the one restaurant permeated the whole building, and two days later my laundry pile smelled like I had been sitting at a camp fire (I'm one of the odd people that hates camp fire smell). I'm sure most of this will be straightened out in the next few months, and I'm looking forward to going back and playing more games.",
"The Rec Room just opened in South Edmonton common and it's a really nice, large space that caters to quite a few different needs for a night out including games, a bar, snacks, bowling and ping pong. The re-loadable wrist bands were handy to use and unlike your standard arcade you can redeem your vouchers for some pretty neat prizes (if you have a lot of points, we were no where near there)\n\nA few games were out of order but the one we really wanted to play, Jurrasic Park, was up and running after we asked an attendant to re-boot it. \n\nBeing able to enjoy your adult beverages while playing the games was a definite perk and I would recommend trying the shot infused donut as well. \n\nWe loaded our wrist bands with $30 of credits and spent about 2 hours there and didn't use them all so we'll be back.",
"I actually really really like this place, I came in the early evening on a weekday so it wasn't too too busy. The game set up is great, I especially liked that they load your game tokens and tickets from winning onto the same bracelet card so you don't have to lug around crap with you and lose it. \nThe pizza as delicious, the donuts are gross and expensive. \nI can't wait until everything is open.",
"I was excited when this place opened. Went in on a Friday during the day. We had to wait at the front and decide where we wanted to go then be seated. It wasn't busy at all, there was 8 servers standing around talking, we sat there waiting for a water for 20 minutes. When we got it we had to spit it out, they said something was wrong with their water and earlier it smelt like eggs now it taste like bleach, but the bottled water they brought us was from their tap as well it was sour tasting. So we had to get pop. The food was alright, just typical bar food with a twist, pre made, kinda over priced. Nothing I would crave. The servers walked around like zombies. Not a smile in site. Just miserable looking. No happiness. Just seemed as if they hated working there. We had to get up to ask for our bill. So it wasn't the best experience but we decided to try it Saturday night. We pull up and there is 100 people outside lined up. Waiting in the cold. So we left and went to Hudson's which was insanely packed and talked to people there, they also said they wanted to go to the Rec room but they weren't willing to wait outside for an hour or more either. The Rec room is massive. There is absolutely no reason people should be lined up OUTSIDE. There is no need to stand upfront and wait to be seated. Let people sit where they want to avoid people waiting outside for an hour. It's just a night mare getting into the place. Your better off going to a night club you would wait in line less. I've heard the arcade line up is crazy. You go and play and wait in lines just to to pay for more and wait in that line. It's just not managed very well. They should let you walk in and sit where you want and ID you when you order a drink since children are allowed there. I am willing to change my negative review to a positive one if I could ever get in to check the place out. I will give it one more try in the next couple weeks. But so far it's more of a head ache then a fun place to go. Not an every weekend hang out.",
"I brought my kids here, ages 16 & 17, and was disappointed to find out, I was required to be with them at all times. I can guarantee no teen wants their parent following them around and no parent wants to do that either. I understand it's because they allow open liquor, but it's still annoying and I probably won't be coming here very often because of that.",
"I wanted to host my 30th birthday party at the Rec Room so my boyfriend went for the first time on Saturday afternoon to check it out. \n\nThe Pros: \nThe idea seems like a good idea in theory. That is the only pro I could find about this place.\n\nThe Cons:\nYou walk in and there is no real\nsignage to explain where / what things are. We went into \"Three10\" restaurant and were told there would be a 35-45 minute wait, see my photos as half the place was empty!!! We then went upstairs to \"The Loft\". We found a table, it was still dirty but sat down none the less. Short story-service was mediocre, food was mediocre. There are only glasses of beer, no jugs. It was also extremely hot! So hot that it was uncomfortable. We wanted to play pool, but you need electronic wrist bands to do that (there are no signs anywhere, we only found out by asking a server). We did try to play pool but due to the fact there are NO blinds anywhere it's nearly impossible to play-see photo. We were able to get into \"Three10\" for supper and shared appies. The red head server at the bar(where we sat) was brutal. Directly in front of us she was arguing with other staff about transferring us. No one wanted to serve us which resulted in slow, crappy service. Our food was brought out with no side plates, no cutlery-see photo. Kind of hard to eat without these things. I mist give a shout out to the little Asian fellow who took over serving us when his shift started. He was great and picked up the pieces. \n\nWe stuck around until 7pm and by then it was slow, stuffy and crowded. I doubt we will be back. \n\nPs. It costs $70 an hour to bowl",
"I'm extremely impressed with this place and all it has to offer!\nEdmonton continues to grow and show it's competitive on the national stage. The Rec Room is an example of another first!",
"Just terrible. So loud that we couldn't talk in our own booth. Waitress made 6 count em 6 mistakes!!! The bathrooms are about 300 steps away from the restaurant. VERY COLD. Games are very expensive. They threw wrist bands on us...I asked 4 people what they were for.. nobody knew. We couldn't order poutine from the main restaurant menu because the poutine was served in another restaurant only a few steps away (closer than the bathrooms). They had fries but not allowed poutine. Don't waste your money.",
"Large space for entertainment. Looks fantastic from outside.\nInside..... disappointing. Demographic age is 15-20.\nLooking for entertainment for people of all ages? Not your place.\nTerrible service.\nOnly 4 pool tables upstairs, overcrowded, not much room for dining/drinking during pool games.\nFirst walk in, huge abundance of arcade games, felt very theater like, must be because its owned by cineplex.\nNot much if any of a dinner menu, not much of a drink menu unless your really really into beer.\nEverything works on the credits you have and half the time things get stuck in the electronic world and have to wait for assistance to be able to help\nWAYYY to much arcade, WAYY to many kids.\nAnyone whos into arcade games, and mediocre entertainment to keep busy till your movie starts, this if for you.\nAnyone else, music starts late, very selective food/drink menu, little entertainment for what you think is a huge building.\n\nBTW i am 25 years old and i was hanging with people my age and they said they'd never go back again due to the lack of mature entertainment and service.\nSorry Edmonton adults, gotta find somewhere else to go for a first date!",
"Great concept, but good lord, this place needs to get its kitchen together. I ordered a calamari and it came in pretty good time, but they deep fried a bunch of lemon slices and HID THEM IN THE DISH. Like, just throughout; mostly at the bottom to push the paltry amount of squid up, and certainly not on top or on the side as a garnish.\n\nWe told the bartender that there were lemon slices-rind and all-battered and disguised as squid, and he just shrugged and said they do it \"for the aesthetic.\" No apology, no discount, no kitchen feedback. \n\nThat's some messed up kitchen ethos, you guys. You can't hide inedible things within a dish and shrug it off. That's like baking a batch of cookies, chopping up the eggshells, and throwing them in the batter: technically legal, but just absolutely disgusting on so many different levels."
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"Delicious find outside of Philly! Incredible hot & spicy seafood soup, steamed dumplings, and succulent Peking duck with all of the fixings! \n\nGreat service, BYOB, and lots of awards for this amazing restaurant with 2 full menus: Mandarin/Szechuan and Japanese menus. Margaret Kuo is famous for her Chinese food so I would steer you to that menu.",
"I never realized how lucky I was. Finding great Chinese food can be rather difficult, and I happened to grow up right down the road from Mandarin, one of the best in South Eastern Pennsylvania. I have been eating at Mandarin for over 17 years now, and I do not recall ever having a bad experience. The food is fresh and delicious, and when dining in, the service is impeccable. Within the past couple of years they have added a large sushi bar, which I have heard is amazing. Mandarin is worth a special trip.",
"Overall the food was quite good and authentic. I liked that it was less razzle dazzle and there was more focus on the food and service. The service provided by the waitstaff was very good. \n\nThe atmosphere and decor was very traditional, nice and inviting.\n\nMy friend invited me to go there citing that they have good Xiao Long Bao dishes (soupy dumpling) which I love dearly. To keep it short and simple, I was slightly disappointed by the Xiao Long Bao not by the texture of the dumplings skin nor consistency of the soupy filling, I was disappointed at the porky taste of the meat (usually associated with low quality pork meat or unfresh pork meat) which I do not encounter at other place like Joe's Shanghai out in Flushing, NY or Grand Shanghai, Edison, NJ.\n\nThe other dishes I had, fried mai fun (vermicelli rice noodle) and spicy beef tendon were very good (cold dish). So 2 out of 3 is good in my book.\n\nIf I am ever in the area again, I will give the other dishes a try.",
"This BYOB is owned by Margaret Kuo. She has a few other restaurants: one in Wayne and two in Media. Mandarin serves Chinese and Japanese cuisine with Margaret Kuo's signature flair. There's a sushi bar on the premises.\n\nSince it was my first trip to Mandarin, their entrance wasn't obvious to me. In fact, the place looked like it was closed - window blinds might keep their (surprisingly upscale) interior cool but it keeps nosy folks like me confused.\n\nFor lunch, you can order from the menu (take out available) or go for the lunch buffet, as I did. Both the meat and vegetable choices were fresh, delicious, and looked great (just like the decor). Like a few other buffets in the region, I wish they had soup! Worth a try if you're in the area.",
"This used to be my weekly stop for Sushi and some take out for about 5 yrs. Then, their sushi chef seemed to disappear and the sushi took a bit of a hit.\n\nThe wait staff is very good as are the dishes. Service can get a bit slow on busy nights.\n\nFor a weekday lunch they serve a buffet which is fresh and a good value. For dinner I would recommend the Red Cooked Lamb, Sichuan dumplings and Peking duck and Whole Fried fish (I believe it is bass).",
"I've only done take-out from Margaret Kuo's Mandarin, but have been impressed with fresh, high-quality ingredients on both the Chinese & Japanese sides of the menu. The place definitely packs 'em in - as the lobby is always full of anxious diners and carry-out-ers; and the phone is constantly ringing. Prices are a bit fancy for standard Chinese dishes - but, that's you price you pay for consistently good dishes (we haven't had a bad dish yet) when you're 25 miles from Chinatown.",
"I've only been to Madarin a couple times for work but their AYCE buffet at lunch is incredible. Not only is the food delicious (unlike most chinese places with buffets) but I was surprised how affordable it was (around $10). By far one of the best lunch deals.",
"While tramping up and down the mainline there's all kinds of Chinese places, the good the bad the ugly. But every once and awhile you come across little gems like Margaret Kuo's. Kuo's chinese is high end like PF Changs, but you can rest assured you're eating locally.\n\nI ate here as a young lad for the Chinese New Year feast, and that was amazing, if you ever get a chance I highly recommend it. But more recently I ate Ox tail for the first time here. It was an interesting food experience to say the least, but I really enjoyed it.\n\nThe atmosphere is soothing comfortable and nice. This is a great place for a nice date with both exotic and everyday Chinese food.",
"Pork Buns - Oh Holy Mother of God give me more!!!!\nMu-shi Chicken - Mmmmmmmmmm!\nDesigner Sushi Roll with crazy ingredients - Please don't ever stop!!!\n\nI loved this meal! The restaurant was intimate, comfy, and not overcrowded. The food is quasi pricey - but, seriously, you get what you pay for and it is delicious!!!!!",
"Let me start off by saying I like this restaurant and I would go back but...\n\nA group of us ate there for Chinese New Year special menu (year of the Ox menu). It started out pretty good pork bun and mushroom, beef and veg appetizer - Awesome !!\n\n The duck was overcooked and the lobster dish was OK but not great. At this point it's 3-4 stars , but it took a severe drop-off when the Kobe beef arrived - which wasn't Kobe beef at all - extremely fatty and bad taste. The service was spot on no complaints.\n\nDessert was just chocolate ice cream with shavings on top. It's not a bad place but I would order directly off of the dinner menu next time. I have eaten there before and had great meals. This time however it wasn't quite as good. I was disappointed, one because I was born in the year of the Ox and two because of my previous experiences."
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"So solid! Bright and cheery interior, and super nice staff. We went there two days in a row, and have had the homemade carrot juice, coco bread, chicken curry patty, oxtail combo and jerk chicken combo. The servings are very generous for what we paid. The chef said that they only opened 3 months ago, but it has definitely established its place on Lancaster Ave.",
"Surprise, surprise! Damn good Jamaican food. Went by late last night for some stew chicken, rice and cabbage and it was very tasty. The staff was nice and they have an assortment of platter sizes. I got a $6.00 mini and it was (as Mimi said) filling.The menu is extensive but not all items are available all the time. The interior is very clean and bright. I'm excited to add more to this review once I try more of the items.",
"Gotta say, this place took me by surprise. I'm thinking, jamaican place In the \"hood\" with real Jamaicans cooking woul equal good food. Or at least food with some flavor. This lacked all of that. I had a veggie patty which was so gummy and lacked so much flavor it was mind blowing. I couldn't believe how incredibly bad it was. \nMy friend got a beef patty which she too said was terrible and he also got a platter which she said lacked all flavor.\n\nYou may wonder why this place received 2 stars and not 1. That is because the service was so great. The girl behind the counter was so sweet. \n\nDon't go here. Trust me.",
"Obviously get the jerk chicken. Probably best for take-out. I'm kind of mad this place isn't more popular.",
"Really good Jamaican food! Service was friendly, the food delicious, and portions very plentiful. Especially for the price. $14 fed 3 people. We had the jerk chicken, mac n' cheese, rice and beans, a beef patty and a vegetable patty. All were great but I especially loved the sides. It's not in the best area and we kind of had a weird experience with a crackhead.. but the food was good so I'd come back. It's very small and only has a few seats, so it's probably best to get take-out here.",
"This place is also known by the name \"QUALITY TASTE\" Great food, as a 1st generation Jamaican, I am very picky where I eat. This place is clean, and good service. Only complaint is that sometimes they run out of food to fast. i.e. yams, etc. should keep the staples in stock constantly. \n\nOtherwise, when I want a good meal but to tired to cook this where I go.",
"Always road by never stop i usually eat at Jamaican D'S they were closed that day gave these guys a try enjoyed the food had the jerk chicken & rice&beans & cabbage it was great had a small platter nice portion of food for $8.00 price thanks much will be back peace",
"I had an Ox tail platter that's was great I was so excited to get the platter I went in I didn't even get a chance to take a pic of it to show how good it looked but it sure was mmmm good",
"I arrived as they were closing shop and had run out of meat, but they did invite me in to have some of the last bits of rice and cabbage and curry, gratis. Such a delightful place.",
"Great food! The curry chicken is so good! Huge portions! The jerk chicken is good but needs a lot of gravy added. Just tried the mac n cheese for the first time yesterday and I was so pleased! 2nd best Carribbean food I've tried in Philly. \n\nThe girls at the front are super cool. I would definitely recommend this place!"
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"Just your run of the mill college takeout place.... or is it?\n\nThis place has some solid beef noodle soup and za jiang noodles. The other takeout items are pretty good too. \n\nOh I think the za jiang noodles are only mentioned in Chinese on the piece of paper on the side wall, so don't bother trying to find it on the regular menu.",
"Wong's Wok is the best deal in town. This counter stand inside the Market in the Loop in U. City has been around forever (and seen hundreds of changes in ownership to the place directly next door) - and it deserves to be worshipped.\n\nYou can get an entire meal for under $5, and it's filling. I'm a big fan of the empress chicken, the hunan chicken, and the garlic chicken. Their fried rice is amazing - and it only gets better with the addition of a little extra duck sauce (or soy sauce, if you prefer it saltier). Their crab rangoon is perhaps the best I've ever had!\n\nThe plates come with a side of white rice, a fried wonton, and a crab rangoon. I also ask for 2 crab rangoon - that's how good they are. On the weekends they offer a beef noodle soup special which always looks and smells delicious. However, you can't get that to go, and as I'm always picking up take out at Wong's Wok, I've never tried it.",
"First of all Wong's Wok is NO LONGER IN THE MARKET. They have moved down Melville (the street just East of Vintage Vinyl), and unfortunately the prices have gone up a bit. The food is still delicious, fast, and made to order tho! I am honestly pretty disappointed with the new location overall, but the food is still just so good and the owners are such great people that I can't bring myself to give them a bad review.",
"Okay, who expects terrific Chinese food from a fast-Chinese restaurant in St Louis? Neither did my roommate and I until we gave in to his Chinese-cravings and decided to give this place a chance. The fact that the food is cheap, cooked fresh, and quite delicious makes this a five-star spot... even compared to the fast-Chinese spots in California.\n\nAnd the restaurant also has a great personality in that the chef, cashier, and other staff are all genuinely interested in how people react to their food and they definitely take pride in their food-preparation skills.",
"As the Market in the Loop is no more, Wong's Wok has relocated over to Melville, down the street from Gyro House. There's a few tables and a much expanded menu, with prices a little bit higher (no doubt a testament to the change in location). The food is still great, and the service is outstanding. The prices, even though a dollar or two higher, are still dirt-cheap!\n\nOn a recent trip back to St. Louis, my brother and I had a hot-braised chicken and crab rangoon face-off between Wong's Wok and China Noodle (Delmar on the east side of Skinker), and I have no doubt that Wong's Wok came out on top (though my brother begged to differ).",
"Wong's Wok looks like the kind of place that I'd expect to get generic and quick \"Chinese\" food. The only thing you'd be right about is the quick bit. The menu is mostly straightforward, with lots of typical offerings. The food available on it looks like it's pretty good, based on what I saw around the room.\n\nThe real glory is to be found in the specials list. This appears to be in mandarin so bring someone who reads the language or just be prepared to point and hope. \n\nI had a Beijing style noodle bowl that was huge but so tasty that I nearly killed myself trying to eat it all. There was also a kind of braised chicken wing and bok choy dish that looked really great. \n\nI was so surprised by this place that I kept actually remarking on it out loud as I ate. I'll be going back for sure. Word is that Wong's used to be cheaper. It's still fairly cheap and well worth the price.",
"The best things I can say about Wong's Wok as a Wash U student living near the loop are that a) it's close and b) it's relatively cheap. The food is just alright (not as good as the slightly more expensive and slightly further away Chinese Noodle Cafe), but my roommates and I still enjoy that \"short walk to Wong's Wok.\"\n\nThe menu has everything one could want from a local chinese restaurant (best for take out, but there are tables in the restaurant). They sell half orders of most (but not all) entrees, and, my personal favorite, a lunch special that you can order for dinner (for an additional $0.75) which includes a generous portion of an entree, fried rice, and either crab rangoon or an egg roll. They only promise one crab rangoon, but they usually give you two :).\n\nThe General Tso's Chicken is decent, though the chicken is over-fried, but Wong's Wok does shrimp very well. I particularly enjoy the Shrimp Lo Mein. \n\nEnjoy!\n\nOh, and bring cash.",
"This business is seriously underrepresented on here. My coworkers frequently order from here and the Chinese Noodle Cafe down the street, and I can say that the only reason we get the latter is when it's on the company tab, as Wong's Wok is a cash-only business.\n\nIt's very odd that this restaurant would be 2 shops down from the Gyro House on Melville, since they're both some of the best in the city at their respective specialties. I am a big fan of their lunch specials, especially the General Tsos. The fried rice is delicious and the chicken is always prepared very well, large enough pieces of chicken so you are not just eating spicy dough. Some place can't seem to get that right but this isn't one of them.\n\nI'm honestly not sure where one would go to find Chinese food that doesn't have the Americanized feeling one would expect in this city, but I don't know that I care, this place is so delicious. If only they were a little easier to find. I won't say this is as good as it gets, but it's the best I know of in the city.",
"Remarkably tasty food, especially considering the price! Cash only, but near an atm.",
"Pretty good Chinese food, especially for the price.\n\nThe chicken actually tastes real, and the portions are generous. The beef with broccoli is really good, as well as the General Tso's chicken. Their won tons are delicious, and their small egg rolls are very good as well.\n\nThe owner was really nice and the service was great.\n\nThe food here is CHEAP for the quality, I mean seriously cheap. It is possible to be completely stuffed full for less than $7 here. If you're coming in for lunch, their Lunch Specials are phenomenal (served until 4pm). You can even get the Lunch Special for $.75 more after 4pm. Only drawback is that they don't deliver and it's cash only."
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"Great food and coffees drinks!! Great atmosphere. Cosy neighborhood coffee shop. AMAZING homemade muffins!! good breakfast or lunch place long as you're not in a hurry. Staff can be slow, but overall very friendly. The food is super fresh & usually worth the wait, just don't go at noon when they are busy.",
"My sister and I happened upon Steam when we arrived too early for a movie at Beach Theatre and were looking for somewhere nearby to get a bite to eat.\n\nI ordered the bruschetta panini and a smoothie. After looking at the drink menu I also ordered a lemonade despite being a Florida girl who has learned not to order lemonade at restaurants because, well, it's just never lemonade...it's usually cheap, lemon-flavored drink mix, or it comes in a soda bottle. Not here...house-made, perfectly tart with just the right amount of sweetness. Probably the best lemonade I've ever ordered at a restaurant.\n\nThe smoothie...perfect.\n\nThe sandwich...to die for...I savored every single bite. I will be back.",
"This place was awesome. Go here immediately. We thought it looked interesting from the outside & we love sangria & tapas. It completely exceeded expectations in every way. The house sangria was loaded with fruit. The goat cheese tapenade app was so delicious I giggled a little bit. The hoola choola chicken was completely delicious and so unique. I want to try everything else on the menu but i don't know how we could go back and not get that dish again. It was so so good. Seafood cakes were delicious. We ended with the s'more dessert which was easily one of the best desserts I've had. In addition to the ridiculously good food the staff is beyond nice. We sat at the bar where the chefs work their magic right in front of you and chat with you. Would recommend this place 100%. I already want to go back.",
"Exceptional food, drink, music and atmosphere.",
"Best meal on vacation What looks like a nice local coffee shop up front has a jewel hiden in the dining room! The Tappas bar area is bathed in candlelight with ambience to the max. dark walls, large windows all glowing with candles and well place lighting. The menu says \"you are sitting in my kitchen or I am cooking in your living room\". whatever way, We liked it. \n\nWe have never had tappas before, so Sara our waitress explained the process and we ordered 5 items, plus a great big carafe of Sangria (4 kinds available, sample to get your favorite). We had Mediterainean Fresca, (cucumbers and tomatoes, olives, feta cheese), the tureen (cheese, olive tampanade, sun dried tomatoes a very nice sherry reduction and crustini), the fresh ceveche, grilled eggplant (my favorite) and a fig, ginger, orange sauce with wilted spinach entree. ALL were fantastic, each served in turn as they were freshly prepared. \n\nThere was live music while we ate and everyone in place was friendly and welcoming. Guests and staff both. My compliments to the Chef.\n\nFinished the evening with a nice espresso. Very enjoyable dinner and evening. Reccomended. Priced right for service, food and locale.",
"Just to be clear - this review is only about the coffee at Steam, not the food. This little place is a serious gem on the beach. Very cool, with an exciting food menu. The food I tried was excellent, and the people working there are really great. However, as a self-proclaimed coffee snob from Seattle, they deliver inconsistent, mediocre coffee (based on 3 separate visits). It's not the coffee itself, and it's not the machine they use. They just don't have the machine set properly, and the baristas don't seem to know how to pull the perfect espresso shot. It comes out way too hot, almost tasting burned, and it lacks the thick, velvety texture espresso is supposed to have. I'm sure it's ok if you load it with flavors and milk, but if you're picky about coffee, you'll be disappointed. I really like this place, so I sincerely hope they get their machine calibrated and their baristas properly trained, because if they do, Steam moves to the top of my list.",
"Coming from Seattle, the Land of the Great Coffee Bar, I love this place. It is the most Seattle-ish coffee place I can find in St. Pete. Even without the homesick comparison, this is a great little place. It is a coffee bar with good coffee (okay, not Seattle caliber, but nothing is), good lunch (I'm told they have a great breakfast, but I'm never there that early), and nice goodies attached to a space that becomes a sophisticated restaurant at night. The ambiance is both warm and sophisticated, the servers greet you like a friend, and it instantly became my hang-out. Love, love, love this place.",
"A beautiful little (almost hidden) spot on Gulf right before 74th, attached to Steam, their coffee and breakfast bar. Perfectly balanced, fresh and inventive tapas, and an amazing wine selection to pair with Ruthy's creations. Ruthy: a creative genius. Adrian: the sweetest and most respectful server. Dilbert: the sweetest and most enthusiastic server. The chef: just amazing. We had an Argentinian Malbec, a New Zealand Pinot Gris, the goat cheese, the Hoolah Coolah Chicky, an unexpected but most awesome Escargot, and the Espinaca con Higos (sp?), a spinach sautéed with garlic and fig -yes, fig!- and each one was complex, flavorful and delicious. Apparently the chef is new, and Ruthy, the owner, came by to check on us and see how we liked it. We didn't order the Escargot, but I've never had better, and they didn't charge us for it, but it would have been totally worth it anyway. The prices are reasonable, the atmosphere is perfect for small groups or couples, and the food and wine (we didn't order the sangrias but the tables on either side of us did and both apparently loved theirs) are the best we've had in St Pete Beach. Don't tell all your friends, just go there before everybody finds out! We come to St Pete Beach from Oklahoma City every January and we will come here every visit now.",
"They charged me twice! I used my credit card but they ran out of paper. So I paid in cash. When I saw my credit card statement, the charge had gone through anyways. I called them several times asking them to revert the charge but they didn't.",
"My family and I enjoyed breakfast at Chill today. The service and food was very tasty. I'd recommend jumping in your car (or walk shoes) and enjoy the friendly service & great food! Update: we had dinner. Gilbert the server was awesome and the food is amazing - get in your car & enjoy this wonderful tapas (Expresso Rubbed Beef & Chicken Paillard are out of this world). Plus the deserts were great too! We even called our friends and insisted they come & enjoy it too - they did & loved it. Bananas foster is tasty... It's rare for me to compliment a chef & I did tonight... We'll be back!"
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"Really enjoyed our NYE dinner here. The atmosphere and service were great. \nFor dinner we had 1/2 rack of ribs, the hanger steak, and the scallop and corn chowder with cheddar biscuit.\nThe ribs were tender and very tasty. They were served with baked beans and coleslaw; the accompanying beans stole the show!\nCorn chowder was delicious, but a bit small for a meal. \nHanger steak was also well received, but the accompanying fries were a bit of a let down.\nWe had the goat cheese and pear dessert to finish the meal. It was very good, just sweet enough with a light whip cream to accompany. \nExcellent cocktails. We tried two beers, the whiskey sour, and champagne cocktails. Whiskey sour was the best I've tasted. Drinks came quite slowly though and the presentation got a bit simpler later in the evening. \nOverall very impressed and would definitely recommend.",
"I went here on a Sunday night, and at first it was quite dead that I wondered why we even made a reservation. I ordered an old fashioned and my girlfriend ordered a violet fizz or something like that. The first thing I noticed was that the cocktails are fairly expensive, running in the range of about $13 a piece. My old fashioned took a while to be made, but was definitely worth the wait. It is one of the best old fashioneds I've had in the city. Comparable to three boars. \n When our other two guests had arrived they were also taken aback by the prices, but we were out for a nice night and good things aren't cheap in my opinion. The bartenders are obviously very good at making cocktails and there are no real complaints other than price. \n I ordered the half rack of ribs for dinner and my girlfriend got the hanger steak. When my ribs arrived I was super excited because they looked amazing. Biting into woodworks ribs is pure heaven. You can taste the smoke from the wood oven they use and it is a taste unparalleled in this city. The baked beans were also amazing. My slaw was good but the least impressive item on the are. \n My girlfriends hanger steak also tasted amazing and was sooooo tender. The downfall of this dish is the fact that it doesn't come with a vegetable side,and the shoestring potatoes remind me slightly of McDonald's. \n Overall impression of the experience is that the room was slightly cold, but considering the weather was -26 you can't fault the owners for that. The room was packed when we left and I felt that we were a part of about three different conversations. Be aware that if you want privacy you probably won't get it here. \n This place hit a home run for me with the old fashioned and the ribs. The price for a cocktail might prevent me from going here as often as I would like but I think this place is a nice new restaurant in an area that is trending. Perfect addition to the area. Thank you for a splendid meal.",
"A girlfriend and I went there for lunch a few weeks ago, although it wasn't crowd it was hard to hear each other.\n\nI asked for a cola/soda to drink and the server replied that they hand make it. Well, it didn't taste like any soda I have had and it took along time.\n\nHad the smoked & fried chicken drumsticks for my lunch. You need to decide if you are going to smoke or deep fry drumsticks. Both methods don't work together and then slap bbq sauce on top.",
"We went to Woodwork last week for dinner and drinks. \n\nWe decided to have one thing off of each of the sections of the menus. (Well... two desserts..)\n\nEverything we ate was really tasty. We had the warm molasses rye bread with pork butter, the kale salad, Hanger steak, baked beans, Pear and Goat Cheese Galette and Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Raspberry Thang.\n\nThe Kale Salad was definitely the hit of the night. I could've eaten it twice over and been a happy little clam. The Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Raspberry combo was really interesting as well. \n\nThe baked beans were maybe the one let down. Not because they weren't tasty, but for 11 dollars, I expected more. \n\nWe both had cocktails and wine - the cocktails were not our favorite part of the night, but that falls on the one who ordered the wrong thing. \n\nOverall, we had a great experience, and I'm sure will be back.",
"Sit at the bar and watch the magic! Evan took care of us a few weeks ago, what a gem. You can tell when someone is so passionate about their job that it shines through their product (alcoholic beverages included!). The smell in there was AMAZING. I can't say much for the rest of the menu, but the pear and cheese galette was incredible. Such a nice, non pretentious experience.",
"Located across from the Westin hotel, it's a pretty small (mostly narrow) space. The blue neon storefront sign gives the interior a cool, hipster-ish vibe and alongside industrial style lighting and open duct work, I felt like the space was for the cool, trendy folk of Edmonton. We were a bit early so we sat at the bar while our table was cleared.\nThe bar looked fantastic! Something about the ladder even made it more impressive. \n\nFirst small plate to come out was the steak tartare, mixed in with (not-so-much) pickled beets, an egg yolk, and side of waffle cut fries. Traditionally with bread or crostini, it was nice to try a tartare with something else instead. The tartare itself isn't very well seasoned, but this was probably intentional as the pomme gaufrettes were nice and salty already. Good thinking. I tried to taste the pickled beets but that pickling flavor just wasn't there. Again, perhaps their intention. The dish had a good texture though but chips can only hold so much tartare though, so the spoon was definitely used to directly eat the tartare, followed by a frite.\n\nThe brassica salad came at the same time as the steak tartare. A mixed salad of kale, charred cauliflower, aged farm cheese, and a 63 degree poached egg. There is a vinaigrette on the salad but the poached egg makes everything meld together. Once in awhile I would get a bite of aged farm cheese to give it a saltier note. More cheese, more cheese! But I can say that I have a saltier palate than most...\n\nIt was a toss up between ordering the cornish hen or the rib eye steak with hickory frites and a smoked beurre bercy. Everybody around us was getting the steak, noticed unfortunately after we ordered. But the cornish hen did not disappoint. Well... hm. First our server seemed to go MIA for a short while and I noticed our hen was being walked around the restaurant for a bit by another server who seemed confused as to which table it needed to go to. When she finally delivered it to us, our original server came by and asked us if things were okay. You know how when you haven't tried the dish yet and a server asks if things are okay...? Of course you're going to say everything's okay. Anyways, the hen was nicely split in half for each of us to share already so that wasn't a problem. What seemed to be an issue though was the fact that I only had a butter knife (I'm talking no teeth here, smooth edges all around) to cut the meat. Is cornish hen small enough to be finger food? Like a chicken wing? What's your take YEG? In the end, we both decided that the environment called for knives so we struggled a good deal to pull apart meat and bone to have a good bite. Obviously I know I shouldn't be expecting a steak knife or anything but how... do I eat this properly? The cornish hen was well cooked, moist but with a nice skin, but not the star of the dish for neither me nor Joe - it was the smoked pearl barley risotto. Had to read it twice on the menu too because I thought it was such an odd texture for risotto (much tougher, and initially thought undercooked). But ahhh, pearl barley \"risotto\". Makes a lot more sense, and yes! Texture of barley is much different than a white rice. Really well done and a great base. The roasted tomatoes added a nice touch as well. Some bites were saltier than others but when eaten with a bite of hen, mellowed out. Seems to be a trend at this restaurant to have pairings of seasoned and slightly under seasoned components.\n\nI've got a weak spot for fruits and cheese for dessert, so an order of the pear and goat cheese galette was due. A+ dish. Simple and surprisingly light, the dessert was a great addition to our meal. It was the pastry that had me impressed: nice and fluffy, no, flaky is the best term. I compared it to a croissant (and I loooooove croissants, or any French pastry that is). I asked our server if the pastry was made in-house and seeing that it's a farm-to-table everything-local concept, I sure hoped it was. Apparently some of their staff came from Duchess Bakery on 124St and have had extensive training in pastry making. Score! This particular dish wasn't overly sweet, something the fresh whipped cream could have easily made over the top. Mmm, more more!\n\nOnly comments for improvement: service seemed a bit dashy, and your standard, \"how are things\" with not much to discuss about. It would have been nice if the food was presented with more detail or history behind the local and ever-changing ingredients. We were also seated in the middle of the length of the restaurant but I did notice that every time the door opened, a nice gust of good ol' Edmonton weather will come in and most likely disturb any of the tables closer to the front. And don't you dare come early for your reservation because chances are the bar is filled and with such a small front area, it's just a crowd of people standing around. With a constantly changing menu, I will be back for a second round for sure!",
"This restaurant is amazing! From the creative drinks to the delicious food, Woodwork is top notch. Great environment, great service, be sure to try it out!",
"I had lunch at Woodwork today and other than the fact that the lunch menu is done at two (which is why I took away a star, pet peeve of mine when you don't have a good, solid food menu all the hours that you are open) the meal was fantastic. The chicken and grits was fabulous and the kale salad was a perfect foil. I found the prices great - all the lunch plates were 15) and the dinner menu prices seemed reasonable when I took a peek at the previous nights offerings. All in all a great little gem downtown!",
"A quaint little bistro with shockingly good cocktails. Seriously, these cocktails may just change your life! Ok, maybe not, but they are amazing. My personal fave, the 20th Century! Ok, ok, now on to the food. Hmmm... well, I only popped in for a lunch, but the kale salad was well conceived with an egg on top and delectable parmigiano reggiano. And the feature was chicken a top of cheesy \"grits\" (ah yes, the southern side that I still don't fully understand... kind of like couscous, but yuckier, and not necessarily in a bad way). The chicken was cooked to perfection, picture perfect actually, and the grits were a unforeseen accompaniment that a force of nature couldn't reckon! Well done Woodwork. If this is your lunch fare, I can not wait to go a few rounds with your dinner!",
"Tried Woodwork with some friends this week and was impressed. The kale salad was AWESOME! We mixed the poached egg into the kale which made the dressing even more delicious.\n\nThe steak tartar was tasty. I enjoyed the house made waffle chips, but still prefer bread.\n\nDinner was finished with the sticky toffee pudding. Again, delicious.\n\nI will be back again, hopefully soon."
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"We stumbled upon Bommar's one weekend after making a visit to PetSmart. There are no signs from the street and it's well hidden behind some car lots and a strip mall. We were surprised to see something back there and decided to check it out.\n\nBommar's is a typical sports bar and grill. They have large flat screen TVs (at least 6), darts (a whole wall of them), skee ball, shuffleboard, silverstrike, etc. They also have Club Keno. No pool table though (minus points).\n\nThe food is actually pretty good. And word is they haven't finished the kitchen yet, so look forward to an even better menu soon. We've tried the roast beef on garlic cheese bread, southwestern chicken wrap, BLT wrap, and the cheeseburger quesadilla. All their meals come with chips and your choice of slaw (vinegar based) or cottage cheese. Plus, the chips are from The Billy Goat Chip Company. Nom nom nom!\n\nWe've been to Bommar's about 3-4 times now and every time has been pretty empty. The crowd gets a little rowdy later in the evening, but they all seem fairly laid back.\n\nIf you live in the neighborhood, check it out the next time you're in the mood for something different.",
"I've been going to Bommar's regularly on Sunday nights (8-10) during the summer. The FREE Trivia, drink specials and typical bar food keep me coming back. The Trivia is fun and the prize for winning a round is a free beer for everyone at the table up to a bucket. The winning team also takes home a $25 gift certificate. The owner and bartender are great people, so, as much as I like winning at Trivia, getting more people to head to Bommar's for a fun Sunday night out would be great for them. See you there Sunday night!",
"Skee Ball Machine. No longer do you have to travel to the vacuous depths of Dave and Busters, or the lucid nightmare that is Chuck E Cheese, you can get In your caboose and truck it down South Kingshighway, pull in to the Office Depot and Petsmart shopping center, drive past the Starbucks at the entrance and stop when you see all of the other cars parked in front of a quiet and unassuming bar.\n \nFrom the outside, Bommar's looks small and boring, but inside it's a pretty nice hang out, lots of room, lots of games, DARTS, a big bar, and even some bar food is available. Each time I've been in here there were lots and lots of dudes. Not so much dudes I would want to meet as a potential dude, but dudes nonetheless. \n\nPLUS\n\nThey've got Big Buck Hunter. WOOOOT!\n\nThe only downside to this is that it sits right next to Golden Tee. And, believe it or not, there are dudes out there who still fixate themselves on the unscratchable Golden Tee itch, and are willing to set up shop there all day if they have to. Not my kind of dudes. Esp, when I'm trying to smoke someone's Big Buck Huntin Ass over a bucket or two of Stags on a random Sunday afternoon.",
"Worst service ever. Seriously, I love the cheap prices (because you forget to ring them in) but, waiting 10 minutes for a drink is stupid. No wonder there was only a few people on a Saturday night. Horrible",
"We headed over to Bommar's after shopping at Petsmart one night. It's a lot larger on the inside than we thought....nice and roomy.\nWe were not greeted at all so we just sat ourselves down near the dart boards. If you like darts, this looked like a great place to play. \nIt wasn't too crowded and I think we were the only ones ordering food. You have to order at the bar also.\nWe started w/ the fried mushroom appetizer which were just eh....the ball kind that you get at a dive bar. \nI got a mushroom swiss burger and chips, it was unusual since it was long and HUGE and looked really good, but it was very, very dry even though I wanted it med rare and no flavor that I noticed...just meat. Hubby got the Black n Bleu burger and it was the same way.\nIt was pretty loud in there too so we didn't stay too long. I'm sure it's fine to go there for yuk appetizers and just drink. It's very nice and spacious inside, so probably great for a party or a dart league. I'd skip the food though.....maybe we just came on a bad chef night.?",
"I met friends here on a Friday night after work. Like others have said it is a typical sports bar, nothing super different about it, but the wait was never long for another round and they have pretty reasonable prices. My initial reaction was \"eh, this place is okay.\"\n\nHere's why I will go back and will tell you they rock: the bouncer and kitchen staff (also, they have skee ball).\n\nSeriously.\n\nHere's what happened: I went over to ask the bouncer when they stopped serving food. He looked at the clock and told me he was sorry, but it was about ten minutes ago. I told him it was okay, that I was asking on a long shot, thanked him, and went to sit back down. A few minutes later he came over to my table to tell me that he asked the kitchen staff if they would mind staying so I could order. They were willing to let me order off the entire menu - not just \"hey, you can only have what takes two minutes to heat and throw on a plate.\" That is exactly what I ordered though, thinking that the cooks would just nuke it, send it out, and peace. Nope. None of the food I received had been microwaved. It was hot, cooked properly, and pretty much rocked my world considering what they had done.\n\nHow awesome is that?\n\nNeedless to say, you will probably find me with an order of breaded cauliflower attempting to find enough quarters in my wallet to play skee ball.",
"A man cave mecca. \n\nThis place is a perfect spot to grab a bucket of beers ($10 during happy hour), throw some darts, play some golden tee, or just catch a game on TV. It's a nicer Hot Shots but without the hoosiers. \n\nFood was ok. We tried a plate of mini pizzas and an order of T-ravs. The mini pizzas were the kind that you see at a party... on rye bread, with a velveeta/burger glob on top.",
"Great place to watch the game, play darts, and skeeball. Great staff and service.",
"Bommar's. No frills. Buckets of domestic beer for $10. Done and done. It has the typical bar food. I tried the mini fried tacos. Not great but not bad. After 4 beers just about anything taste decent. Service can be slow during the off hours like on a Sunday at 4pm when I ventured in. Only one bartendar. She tried but all the seats around the bar were filled and a few tables too. It has an interesting array of pinball and video games. Imagine seeing the Lord of the Rings pinball. I had to stop and pause. I would definitely go back. Any place that serves $10 buckets is A-Ok in my book.",
"The pizza was good. Service was terrible. Very under staffed. Lock on women's restroom is jacked up to where you dont know if its locked or not. Not a place we will return to."
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"Last time in N'orleans is when I had jambalaya this good. Tasted great cajun too in Lafayette, Louisiana, in Nashville this will do fine. I'm glad I like pork, sausage and shredded chicken which are the generous trinity in Patrick's Jambalaya mixed with cajun sauce and rice. No need to suck my crawfish there cause the cook shells them adding creole sauce over rice for the Crawfish Etouffee dish. I noticed fleur de lis symbol stenciled on tabletops, doors and elsewhere at Patrick's Bistreaux which made the Louisiana connection graphically obvious. He is from Baton Rouge and has imported the vibe of that culture and food. This old house in Berry Hill turned into a cajun eat and drink bistreaux is also a place which may hear occasional live sounds from local musicians. The cajun food in this bistro is good with their cold draught beer or bottles of craft beer at their bar station.",
"Went there today during their \"soft opening\" which they are only open for lunch 10 am - 3 pm. We split a whole shrimp po boy and jambalaya. \n\nThe po boy was AMAZING - perfect bread, the shrimp tasted fresh and they weren't over fried. It came with a brown bag of homemade chips doused in a cajun/creole seasoning. SIMPLY PERFECT! The whole po boy portion was huge and we could have easily split that and been satisfied, but was also wanted to try the jambalaya.\n\nThis is where my review gets tricky. I liked it, but it wasn't what I expected. The sauce had more of a vinegary \"barbque-y\" flavor. Perhaps this was just my tastebuds playing a trick on me from the texture of the shredded chicken and pork.\n\nThe atmosphere is awesome and their patio will be really great for nice weather dining or drinking. \n\nOverall, I would have given this a 5 star except the jambalaya threw me off.",
"Great food! Hope this place stays around. My wife and I both had the shrimp poboy. She got the full which was huge at least 12 inches and I got the half and I added a side of crawfish etouffee. Each poboy also comes with a bag of homemade chips seasoned with cajun/creole spices.\n As for the poboy, it was amazing. It had all the essential components that a classic poboy should have in it's contents. The bread was perfect, just the right crunch and integrity to hold up to sandwhich contents, but also soft enough to let the different textures of the pickles, tomatoes, and especially the shrimp to each individually shine through. The shrimp were breaded and fried perfectly, and not overcooked. The shrimp had a nice bite, and the batter did not overpower the purity of the shrimp flavor, but only accented it. Then of course there were lettuce, tomato, and pickles, which were evenly spaced carefully to insure a perfect bite throughout the entirety of the sandwhich. Lastly, there was a house made mayo, which wasn't too heavy and had a great acidic flavor to help cut through the sandwhich and offer an immense depth of flavor. If you find yourself missing the hint of spice that comes frome a remoulade sauce, they have hot sauce on hand.\n As for the etouffee, it was perfect. The etouffee was spotted with tasty crawfish tails and atop a scoop of rice, which had a perfect bite to contrast with the etouffee. The etouffee had a great consistency, it was creamy and savory, with just the right amount of heat. I also appreciated the texture, taste, and visibility of the cajun trinity.\n As for the housemade chips, they are great. They are rustic in their cut, and they are light and crispy with a pefect touch of cajun spices....oregano, paprika, possibly garlic powder, and possibly the slightest amount of cayenne, for they are not very spicy. I appreciate housmade chips over offering a store bought chips in a bag.\n I will definitely go back and I am looking forward to trying the jambalaya and the catfish and oyster poboy.",
"It's decent. I went for the soft opening, so I guess I could cut them some slack. Ate off a plastic plate, which wasn't appealing. I went to LSU, so I know my cajun food. The crawfish étouffée is above average. Has good taste, I just am not clamoring to go back ... know what I mean?",
"I liked it! \nWe were heading to Yellow Porch when their parking lot made us look for another place to eat. Found Patrick's by driving by, it's their soft-opening, but they seem pretty much up and running. Cute decor, beautiful windows that I imagine would look great if the sun was out. \nI had the craw fish PO-boy and yummy. Flash, fresh fried craw fish pushed the sandwich to delicious. That along with just a touch of mayo, lettuce on fresh french roll makes this the tastiest PO-boy I've ever eaten. I got the full, which is enough for 2 meals, so hopefully the other side last until dinner.\nI also tried their jambalaya and it was pretty good, you could tell they made a nice long roux for this. it was pretty mild as far as spicy, which is what I prefer.\n\nOver all, great location with some decent parking for Berry Hill (always super crowded during lunch hours)",
"Love this place! This is really the only spot in town that makes me feel like I could be in New Orleans. Also, a note on Ken G.'s review, they have NOT closed. They are open and going strong; some of my friends had lunch there last Friday.\n\nWent to a soft opening for dinner service last week. Everything was tasty, but I can't stop thinking about the mini muffulettas. Looking forward to the day when they're open for dinner all the time!",
"Not bad. Canned tomatoes in b-shrimp, but fresh well cooked shrimp. Muff-sandwich unique. Not much crawfish in dishes. Trying hard.",
"Had dinner & apps there a few weeks ago. It was delicious & I'm from SW Louisiana, so I know good Cajun food when I taste it. Owners are super nice as well.",
"I wish there were half stars on Yelp, I'm a pretty easy grader and I hate giving three stars or less. I'm really hopeful that Patrick's turns the corner - Nashville needs a good Louisiana restaurant.\n\nFirst what I liked - the waitress was awesome. A real asset to the business; met us at the door and made us feel real welcome throughout. Also very attentive. The ambiance was great - lots of great woodwork including the tables; the chairs were mismatched for effect and, in doing so the designer caught some of the funky/dysfunctional aspects of New Orleans. The bread was legit and was brought up here from a New Orleans baker.\n\nNow for some things I feel can be improved on. The menu is not very diabetic-friendly - I'd love to be able to try the jambalaya and etouffee but white rice is a no-no. How about making a little brown rice for those of us that want it? The lunch menu looked better than the dinner menu; why aren't oyster loafs and shrimp po-boys available at dinner? We came there with the intention of having a good oyster loaf and left disappointed. The po-boy that my father ordered was gargantuan - why not serve a six inch sandwich for four dollars less instead? No one in their right mind would order an app or dessert! Food cost had to be prohibitive on that entree. My shrimp remoulade salad was acceptable - ingredients were all fresh but the star of the show should have been the shrimp and the remoulade sauce not the salad. The sauce had some punch but it was more mayo-based than mustard-based.\n\nI wish this restaurant the best, I truly want it to improve and succeed. We will try it again one day during lunch for the seafood po-boys, only problem is we don't eat out for lunch much. I apologize for being a bit critical on this one but I lived in New Orleans for some years and that's the style of food that I first learned how to cook well.",
"I have high hopes for Patrick's Bistreaux.\nI need to give it another shot for dinner, but I was pretty happy with this cute new spot. \n\nI had the jambalaya - It was alright (my wimpy tongue appreciated that it wasn't too spicy. Seriously, I am a giant wimp. If I can eat it, anyone can.) and a decent sized lunch portion. Cost-wise, $25ish for lunch for two. \nThere are several other things on the menu that intrigue me and I kind of wish I'd made a different choice, but I'll be back! The dinner menu looks yummier.... mouth watering right now. Bring on the crawfish cakes.\n\nThe staff was friendly and helpful. When we asked if the dinner menu was different someone (Patrick maybe?!) brought us a dinner menu and answered questions. \n\nThere's a decent sized parking lot in the back, which is important for this area at lunch time. I mean, have you ever tried to park at Calypso at noon?\n\nNext time I'm going for dinner and a draft beer!"
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"I ate at Joey Bs today with my family. We arrived just shy of 5 pm on a Sunday night (not exactly a peak dinner hour). We were told there would be a 30 minute wait; not a huge deal, but about the limit of our acceptable wait time as we were with an 11 month old, and a 2 year old. The wait actually took an hour. The reason for the delay, the hostess wrote that we wanted a table for 7, although she was clearly told we needed a table for 4 adults, with 2 high chairs. Any way you do the math, that doesn't equal 7. Once we were finally seated, the manager tried to make it up to us, buy giving us 2 free appetizers. That was nice, and appreciated. However, it took an hour to get our food after being seated. We're now looking at a 2 hour ordeal with small children, BEFORE we started eating our dinner. The food was good, not fantastic, and definitely not worth the wait. We had the pretzel nuggets, which were good, and the fried cheese appetizer, which was mediocre. My husband had the barbecue chicken pizza (he enjoyed it), and I had the pollo alfredo (pretty good). My daughter had mac-and-cheese, which was essentially Kraft Cheese and Macaroni. The in-laws got sandwiches, which weren't anything to write home about. All in all, I would consider going back, if I had a couple of hours to kill, and nothing else was available.",
"The new location has a nice patio (that I planned on sitting on until I realized I would have to fight off the cicadas. Yikes.) and is close to my parents' house so I decided to give it a try. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised.\n\nThe service gets an A+. They just opened and look like they have a lot of people in training - including our waitress. Usually when your server is in training, there is this other server following them around awkwardly. But at Joey B's it wasn't awkward at all. In fact, they both introduced themselves and told us that she was training... and they were super friendly and brought me a new drink every time I was low.\n\nSpeaking of drinks.... I had an Arnold Palmer. I forgot how much I liked those. Hmmmm.\n\nThe food was equally good. HUGE portions, but good. We had a ginormous stack of onion rings for an appetizer and I had the pulled pork sandwich for dinner. Delicious.\n\nYou can bet I'll be back to try their burgers - they won the St. Louis Magazine Burger Bracket!",
"Joey B's just opened a while ago near my house. I first attempted to visit when celebrating my birthday. At that point, they told me that they had closed the patio due to lightning (it did not rain or storm) and would be unable to accommodate my group of 15-20. I was disappointed and unsure if I would ever try to return. That being said, I DID return and I'm truly pleased that I did. I went on a Wednesday night around 6 pm. We were able to sit in the bar area and were pleasantly surprised to find their happy hour continuing until 7. We had a couple drinks and enjoyed an appetizer of wings. The wings came out piping hot and quite good! We ordered the chicken pesto wrap and a cowboy burger for the main meal. I was debating between the pesto wrap and another entree when the waitress expressed her extreme love for the wrap. I have to say, I completely agreed. It was fabulous! We have and will be back since first being served. \n\nSuggestions: Do not deny large crowds and expand the happy hour to include food.",
"I had pizza and drinks here...pizza was ok, and drinks were drinks. Wait staff seems on their game.",
"Just went again tonight after a hard Wednesday at work. Got there in time for a solid 1.5 hours of cheap vodka and soda waters (2.50)! \n\nHad the chicken pesto wrap again which was seriously delicious! But, this time we got the spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer. It was my first time trying it and wowie it was delish. \n\nGreat place, service was a little bit \"eh\" but food and prices were great.",
"Being a huge fan of Frankie G's, I was eager to try the new Joey B's that opened in South County. I had heard rumors that lunchtime was not the time to try so when a Friday night rolled around, I was there to try it out.\n\nWe sat in the bar area, which is a bit crowded with as many tables as they tried to put in there. We were at a 2 seater in between the bar and the other row of tables. The service is excellent.\n\nWe ordered the burger with fries and then their Firecracker Chicken, which is whatever sauce they decide on and boy if you're into hot stuff then this is the sandwich for you. The burger was huge which is why that family of restaurants lives up to its name of \"best burger in town.\"\n\nWe were not disappointed with the food, service, etc and will definitely be coming back!!",
"Last Sunday we did the tour de sports bar trying to find a decent place to catch the Cards game. Our first stop was some place called the Upper Deck in South County. It was back off the road, above an ice rink and smelled of B.O. and failed dreams. Also it was closed, despite the sign saying \"Open nightly until 1 am.\" I actually would like to go there sometime, just because it's such an oddball location and I think I saw a Golden Tee machine. But I digress.\n\nSecond stop was HotShots South County. In a word? Gross. Gross smelling, gross atmosphere, gross old men hitting on waitresses young enough to be their granddaughters. Gross. We did one lap to look for seats and we were outta there. \n\nEnter Joey B's South County. This was my second visit here and I've been happy with them both times. The first was some random Thursday night and my only complaint was that when I came out of a bathroom stall, some 60ish year old woman in heavy makeup and gypsy jewelry informed me that God had sent me to that bathroom with a very specific purpose: to help said 60ish year old woman divorce her lying, cheating husband. For a full ten minutes I was trapped in there trying to convince her not to stab him to death in his sleep, all the while sure that I was going to be murdered and left for dead in a South County bathroom, just like my mom always said I would be. Again I digress.\n\nHaving survived that interaction, I had a new found appreciation for sweet, fragile life and affordable drinks. Joey B's has a great bar, friendly bartenders and my glass never sat empty. \n\nIt draws a good crowd for games, and it was fun to be at a place that was crowded, but not to the point where the service suffered. Food was pretty good, especially the firecracker chicken sandwich. \n\nTo wrap it up: if you're looking for a fun, reliable spot to watch a game in the South County area, give Joey B's a try. Just be careful in the bathroom.",
"This Joey Bs location has in the past changed hands between 5 or 6 times. The quality has varied as has the level of service. Now, I finally have a location much closer than \"the Hill\" to get great food from a wide variety of items on the menu. If you visit do NOT overlook the small part of the menu which is titled \"Blue Plate Specials\". These are very good food, large portions and reasonably priced.",
"Their deluxe pizza is the greatest! Piled high with ingredients.",
"Any new restaurant in south county usually draws a huge crowd for a few months upon opening. We have eaten at the Joey Bs on the hill already so we knew what to expect.\nHusband and I arrived early on a Friday night, cardinals game on the TV and found a table in the bar area without having to wait. The line for the dining room had about a 30 minute wait.\nWe order a beer and looked over the menu. The jukebox was really loud and playing club/hip hop music. Not your typical family restaurant music. \nThe food was great! I had the Philly cheese sandwich which I have to say was the best I have ever had. The meat was juicy, cream cheese and loaded with green peppers. \nThey also have a great chicken spedini dinner. \nJoeys is owned by the Gianinos family so you can always expect great food. \nClose to home, local and great food we will be back."
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"One star for service, 3 stars for food. Came in 2 separate times in the day, since it is the closest non-casino food. The first trip it was at a lunch hour, so a wait was expected. There were so many empty but dirty tables. They did not have the man power to quickly reseat people. The employees look extremely confused, and don't seem to know what their role is. Once seated after a long wait the food was average, but it came out relatively quickly. 2nd time that day around 7pm the restaurant was basically empty. One of our parties dishes did not come out when we were almost finished eating, we asked about the status and the waitress said it was being cooked. We asked again in another 10 min and the order never went in. The waitress had to much pride to apologize for the inconvenience or acknowledge her mistake. For the food: the pho was average; not good, not bad. They go very light on the beef. One person at my table asked for the bean sprouts to be cooked- they didn't even do it even though they said that was fine. The rice plates had a giant side, the grilled beef and chicken was good but small portion. Overall experience was poor under the new management, I've gone to this place before the new management and it was a wait, but it was better overall.",
"Great spot for fresh Vietnamese near Circus Circus. My friends got the pho which looked delish and they both said it was tasty. I first judge a Vietnamese place based on the freshness of pho add-ins... The basil, limes, jalapeños and bean sprouts. I ordered #42, a bun noodle dish served on a square plate rather than in a bowl. Amazing! Service was quick and if I lived/worked in the area, would def be back.",
"This is only the second Vietnamese restaurant I have tried in Reno but it is so much better than the first place I tried. The server was very friendly. Seated quickly and our food came out quickly . Ordered the hu tieu Tom cua and bun thit nuong. The fish sauce was perfect on the bun thit nuong and the pork was fresh and flavorful. The Hu tieu had very fresh tasting ingredients but not a ton of flavor. Definately worth eating at if your in Reno. Directly across the street for Circus Circus",
"Pho Cali is really yummy. Very fresh and I thought the service was great.\nThe fresh rolls were good, we got the tofu variety...there are lots of cool items on the menu, so we will for sure be back soon!",
"I wish that I could give negative stars because this place would be minus 10 stars!! The service was absolutely horrible. Not only did the waitress get our orders wrong TWICE and make us pay for things we didn't order but not once did we get an apology for the inconvenience. Aside from the HORRIBLE service the food was disgusting. The pho was bland and tasted like dishwater, the vermicelli had the WORST meat that I've ever had and it was very suspicious looking to begin with. All in all this was one of THE WORST experiences I've ever had in a Vietnamese restaurant. I recommend anyone who respects their tastebuds to STAY AWAY!!!",
"Horrible service walked in got seated quickly, then waited for over ten minutes to have someone come back to take our order. We tried to flag down the waitress twice and she literally looked at us and turned around and walked away the second time. At which time I decided we were not going to wait anymore, grabbed our stuff and left, they didn't seem to care at all we were leaving. I would not go back again or recommend it ever.",
"This is a regular stop whenever I come to Reno to get away from California life. The place is clean and service can be hit or miss. The Pho broth is much better than at Golden Flower down the street. \n\nRestaurant is clean and can get busy since it's right on the downtown casino strip.",
"It was weird walking into such a huge space, with so many tables, and not one other customer in the entire place. \n\nUPSIDE: We got our pick of where to sit!! LOL\n\nI don't understand why it was empty though... the server was extremely sweet, and the food was very good. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have any Boba though (I had been looking forward to trying the Avocado Boba drink they advertise), but I ordered the Rare Steak Pho and Spring Rolls with extra Peanut Sauce, and it was all delicious. \n\nI don't think I would go out of my way again, to go here... but if I were downtown and wanted to go somewhere good for lunch, Pho Cali would be on list of places to go.",
"Great atmosphere, service and food! Easily my new favorite place in Reno for pho. The spring rolls were fresh and delicious and the pho tai bone broth was thicker than most and some of the best broth I've had. Will definitely be coming here when I'm in town.",
"The Pho was so delicious and price is reasonable. And they have a really good BUn Bo hue"
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"First the reason for the 3 stars. The amount of food does not match to the price. I'm giving them a little bit of benefit of the doubt since this is their grand opening.\n\nI ordered 2 cups of soup, one full sandwich, one half sandwich, and their chocolate bacon. It was $23-24 bucks! ? \n\nAs far as the food, the sandwich quality looked good, good flavors, but the amount of the sandwich is my problem. They use regular ciabatta bread, about 4 inches square. I will post some pictures of the sandwich. I think the price point may be a bit high for the size of the sandwich. \n\nThen the soup. I didn't know what to expect. I had the Buffalo Chicken soup. The soup was good. Enough chicken, good broth, good spice. This soup is good. \n\nBacon: the website shows that it's a crispy piece of bacon skewered, dipped in milk chocolate, then drizzled in white chocolate. While it was crispy, skewered, and coated in chocolate, it was coated then with peanuts. Review: unfortunately, stay away from it. They need to use thicker bacon, cooked at lower temp for longer. And the Chocolate needs better tempering.\n\nNow this is a local store, mom and pop shop, so I don't expect systems in place like at franchises. I will try them again in the near future and write a new review. \n\n\n\nEdit***\nI previously wrote that I got a wrong order. I did. But they have fixed the issue. I went back after work and advised the problem. Without hesitation they apologized and remade the sandwich. Thank you! \n\nThis is a small company that is just going to have some hurdles to pass. *here's to your success SKG!",
"Best soup and sandwich I have ever had. Try the buffalo chicken and get the Italian Sandwich. Great service!!! My wife had the chicken noodle and said it was the best broth she has ever had too. Try the bacon dipped in chocolate for a fun after dinner snack. I am taking some soup to go!",
"Excellent Pineapple Cucumber Gazpacho and Ham and Swiss sammich. Super fast and great customer service! Will be back",
"Stop whatever you're doing and eat here. Soup and sandwiches that are absolutely killer and made from scratch. Boise is full of chains with recipes bogged down with horrible ingredients and plastic tasting food...not this joint. Aside from the really friendly staff and fast service...the food is RIDICULOUS. I gave up on finding a good soup/sandwich joint in Boise. East coast dominates that world...but this spot is giving my neighborhood deli a good run for its money.",
"Really good first lunch today...as my 8 year old said, \"it's homemade and it is really good because it's healthy and nutritious.\" We tried the chicken noodle and the asparagus leek and both were really good. Turkey sandwich was good as well. Nice to see there were a good number of people in there. One feedback is the plastic bags aren't ideal for take out...a stronger and smaller paper bag were the soups can sit upright would be better. Will be back for sure to try the other varieties. Be good to have a daily Twitter or FB post with daily soups for that day...",
"I agree with one of the reviewers that the portions are a little small for the price. But I could stand to eat healthier sized portions, and it is high quality healthy food. \nOwners are very service focused. Soup and sandwiches are great. 6 year old son loved the gourmet grilled cheese on kids menu. \nHave some fun drinks and baked treats too.\nThe smartest idea is the leftovers are frozen for purchase to take home and feed the family.",
"My wife and I ate here for lunch, both of us had the special chicken salad sandwich with soup, I had the roasted tomato basil soup and my wife had the broccoli four cheese. Both were excellent, I will return. Interesting they have carrot lemonade drinks, I went for the more mainstream cranberry lemonade, it was ok.",
"I was finally able to get to the Soup Kettle Grille on Wednesday, and very happily so. \n\nOne, I love soup! \nTwo, the staff was friendly and welcoming\nThree, they use quality ingredients\nFour, the food is made there\nFive, it was delicious!\nSix, the portions were generous (my half-sandwich was the largest one I've seen, with a generous portion of turkey)\nSeven, great value!\nEight, so many soups! And, they let you sample them!\n\nWe'll be going back today for lunch!",
"Can't believed I happened on this place on a whim. Really couldn't believe it when I came in the door and found all their soups are homemade even down to a homemade broth. I had a hard time between choosing between the two samples I tasted the sweet potato put chipotle and the cold strawberry soup, but I chose the sweet potato and I'm not sorry. Can't wait to come back.",
"This is the best little soup and sandwich joint in town. Not only am I satisfied with my meal on every visit, but the customer service is impeccable. This \"mom and pop shop\" astounds every customer that walks through the door. I have yet to have an unpleasant experience, and I truly hope they succeed and expand."
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