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"Nice place, good service, and great food. The outdoor area is nice and clean. I had an Italian sausage flatbread that was awesome. I took a to go order to my wife, it was a Great White flatbread with shrimp. She said it was amazing. Cold proper Stella Artois was great. We are planning a return soon.",
"Best wings I've ever had. Reasonably priced and the meatiest, they were nearly the size of a chicken leg. They don't fry the wings smoke and grill then toss in standard sauces. The place is deceivingly large and has lots of TVs and nfl Sunday ticket. Highly underrated bar.",
"Great spot! Just moved to downtown and this is one of our favorite spots. $10 buckets of 16oz beers and cheap food that is smoked in house. Servers are so friendly and everything we ordered was amazing! Check this one out!",
"Our blonde waitress was very nice and friendly, if anything she should be running the place. However, that can't be said for particular members of management within this establishment. Whilst in the process of ordering drinks, what seemed to be one of the head managers swooped over to our table and was absolutely CONVINCED that my buddies and I were under 21. We were each forced to show three plus forms of identification as the manager intently scanned every card we handed her, JUST DYING to find a sign of a fake. Whether this interrogation was actually due to our ethnicity is unknown. Very unfriendly and disrespectful to say the least, I would definitely not recommend this place to any young person looking to grab a bite or have a good time.",
"Love this place. We spent all day Saturday (probably too long) watching college football rivalry weekend. The service was awesome and the ribs are to die for (and this comes from someone living in Austin, TX). Totally recommend this place... And who doesn't love beer vessels while they're watching a game? :)",
"Although the service here was very friendly the place is sort of a dump. They have their own Central Ave Lager which was on sale for $2 and tasted awful! Like PBR awful. \nTheir drink prices are very reasonable, even the shots, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here, it's just not that impressive.",
"Well I have mixed feelings about the Central Avenue Sports bar. I've been here a couple of times and the food was pretty good. I've tried the flat bread pizzas,the cowboy caviar and the wings. Everything was good but the wings were great, definitely something I would get again. I like my wings crispy so they grilled them a little longer and put the sauce on the side and it was perfect, the flavor was the wings were so good, I really didn't even need to use the sauce. \n\nThey area that I have some issues with is the service. It's usually not very good service. We had a group 8 to 10 people in the bar area. The servers rarely came over to see if we needed anything else, when we did need something it took them forever to return with beer or our check, often we just had to go to the bar to get what we needed. There were a few times that we needed service but the server was just standing there having a conversation with someone at the bar rather than checking on the tables she had in the bar area. IN addition, the servers in the bar area had an attitude when we needed our check and we asked again since we had been waiting at least 10 minutes.The last time the service was better but we were at an outside rather than the bar area. \n\nSo overall the food was good but the service needs help.",
"Unexpectedly great!!! \n\nMy friends and I stumbled upon this place while looking for a lunch spot. There are so many options in this area but the $1 beer sign got us. \n\nI ordered a chicken cesar wrap with fries. My friends got the black bean pico de gallo and a chicken curry soup. Everything we ordered was amazing!!!! The service was also friendly. I'm just so happy we stopped in to this place. If you're looking for great food and cheap drinks, come here and enjoy a game.",
"Looking for brunch at Valentines Day found this place with available seating. Since you walk in the hostess greets you with a smile. They won't offer brunch but their menu has plenty of options. Started with some mimosas and calamary. The calamary was a little greasy but helped to calm our hunger. My friend ordered a burger and she said it was delicious. We ordered the specials grilled cheese burger and was tasteful and huge that I couldn't finish it completely. My friend got the chicken kabob and chicken was so tendered and perfectly cooked. We also ordered some mashed potatos and mac and cheese and it was ok but not it best. The server was very friendly and smiley very hard to find at a sports bars. I will definitely will be back!",
"This place was welcomed because there was not much as far as true sports bar down town. The service was very disappointing. I watched costumes seated by a hostess, when no server came to the table people were leaving. Understandably, I would have left too. My guy ordered the wings, but they were over rated for sure! We won't go back I will say this their front patio is inviting, but don't get sucked in by the deception."
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"When you want Asian food around the Creve Coeur area, you have a lot of choices. OK, so Stir Crazy is a very Americanized version of Asian food, but it's pretty darned tasty and offers patrons a choice of ordering from the menu or building an entree Mongolian BBQ style. Yum.\n\nAtmosphere is friendly - great lunch place. Only thing that keeps it from being a 5 is that it's a bit on the loud side when at full capacity.\n\nOf course, it's smoke free. And that's the best part.\n\nhln",
"kinda oily. We waited and waited and waited to make our own food. What is that all about? It was OK but in my opinion not worth the wait.",
"The grill is a fun experience and the ingredients are top-notch, but the atmosphere is cheesy and the service is unpredictable. They might have earned a forth star, but everything costs twice what it's worth.",
"Excellent quality food, but the artificial, trendy atmosphere tries too hard to justify the expensive prices.",
"Stir Crazy is alright. It's a chain restaurant with Asian offerings and a unique stir fry bar. I hadn't realized that the \"make your own\" stir fry involved going up to the counter and having the cooks make it for you as you waited in line like at a buffet. I don't mean that in a derogatory way; this seems to be the place's draw. \n\nMy table ordered the pu pu platter, which came with a mound of nutty noodles and four appetizers of our choosing, each with a dipping sauce. Being a sauce lover, I was in heaven trying each of the items in each of the sauces. I don't care if it's not \"supposed to\" go together, I'll try it anyway. \n\nI didn't go for making my own dish, I just ordered the pad thai. I wish I hadn't, because as far as pad thais go, it was far from the best I've ever had. The dish tasted fine, but the noodles were kind of chewy. I guess I should know better than to order pad thai in a restaurant that's not strictly Thai.\n\nWe had a 9 month old baby with us, and they had a high chair for her to sit in, which was good. Also good was that it is a loud restaurant, so any noise she made didn't stand out or disrupt other patrons. The service was ok - I wondered if our server was new, because she seemed a little unsure of herself - but overall the experience was just fine. It's a good place for big groups or families with kids.",
"create your own or pre-created americanized versions of asian food. kinda like big bowl.",
"I like Stir Crazy ok. As has been said, its too expensive for what it is but its decent tasting Americanized food. Their brown rice is always cooked to perfection and that's nice. The one time I had a bad experience it was because my boyfriend and I had ordered the Buddha's Feast which is one of the few vegetarian dishes you can order off the menu. Once received, it just didn't taste as good as it had previous times. I was about halfway through when I realized it was missing two of the ingredients it was supposed to have, one being tofu which is the protein of this dish. To make up for the missing two ingredients, they had added a whole lot of spinach which, when cooked down, cooks WAAAAY down so the dish was not only watery but also lacking in size and flavor. Anyway, I did complain in an email to the manager and had to send it twice as I got no response the first time. They sent me $40 in gift certificates for all my trouble. That was decent of them.",
"As the three stars indicate, this place is simply....ok. I had the coconut curry vegetables, which was simply mediocre and had way too much tofu, my boyfriend had the Szechwan chicken, which was just ok, and his mother had the teriyaki chicken (also ok). Even the crab rangoon, which I love, was sadly--well, you know the rest. The atmosphere is pretty nice with warm colors and solid wooden tables, but the prices are too high for what you're actually getting. They try to trick you with pleasing presentations, but once again, the food is merely...three stars.",
"Definitely order the Pad Thai! A friend of mine invited me to eat with her at Stir Crazy with her family. It was my first experience and I loved it. We ordered a Pinot Grigio that went perfectly with our meal (I think it ran about $30). The food was out at a fairly quick pace and it was delicious. There was so much on my plate that I had to take a to-go box to eat it later. \n\nOn our way in, the hostess was a little confused about how to seat us. I wasn't really sure why there was a big confusion about a table for 5, but we found our place....eventually.\n\nThe restaurant decor confused me a bit. You could definitely tell the people who decided on the decorations were not of Asian heritage. I felt like they tried, but ultimately failed.",
"I must admit that I have never actually done the whole \"make your own\" stir fry thing here, but my son and wife do. It's ok, but it's just stir fry you know? Sure, there are different sauces, etc. but if you've had one you've kind of had them all. Regardless, they like it ok.\n\nI always order off the menu, and it's usually ok. Authentic? No. But let's be real here, sweeten up the sauces a bit, lower the amount of fish sauce and you've got yourself some Americanized food. Hey, if it's good I'll eat it, authenticity be damned. But where's the heat? I can't find any. (To be fair, this place isn't trying to be too authentic anyway, it's all tongue in cheek so I don't really understand some of the other reviewers comments in that regard.) \n\nSo why four stars? I mean it's not like I just gave the place a glowing review. Three words. Thai Sticky Wings. Soooo addictive. The seared ahi tuna sashimi appetizer isn't bad either (disregard all those little flames beside it on the menu, it's not hot). Oh, and they make a mean Thai Iced Tea too. And that's exactly what I order, thai sticky wings for table appetizer and ahi tuna for my entree washed down with the creamy syrupy goodness of thai iced tea. Oddly enough, the appetizers are generally as much or more than the entree's. And last but not least their chocolate mousse is as good as any. So there you are, each of those dishes gets their own star. It's Earth Day today and I'm in a generous, kum-ba-yah kind of mood.\n\nFYI, at the moment on Tue and Thu kids eat free (of course I just went on a Wednesday since I didn't know that, doh).\n\nAlso, they now have a few Banh Mi sandwiches, would be interested in giving those a taste one day."
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"I've drooled past this new location several times and finally my chance arrived. Took my mother out for burgers and fries and boy were we not disappointed! She had the Cheesy Burger (with provolone, med. rare) and I had the Tex Mex Haystack Burger (medium). We also shared a basket of Cheese & Ale Fries and a sample of each one of their sauces. The doneness on the burgers was switched (me with medium rare and mom with medium) but we didn't even notice at first because the burgers were so good. The fries were perfect - slim, seasoned & crispy but not greasy - and the cheese sauce was good - 4 different types of cheese and a touch of ale. Check it out sometime!",
"I am a BurgerMonger fan, so the bar was high. Trendy interior was bright, very modern, I was greeted nicely, it took a bit to get the order in, but we got her done. Ordered side salad and a Mex burger, Salad was nice, pre made, looked a touch tired but still very good and I arrived late. Burger was very nice, good flavor, nice bun. \n\nIt looks like the new trend in Tampa is to make a burger joint. Ok, but they better kick butt. Burger, side salad and ginger ale.... $17... Ouch. \n\nWas it enough to leave Jake and the Mongers? Probably not. Maybe I will try it again to get a second take.",
"I have to say the burger was pretty good. I ordered the BBQ Bacon Burger that was loaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, onion straws, lettuce and tomato all topped off with BBQ sauce on a sesame seed bun. It seriously looked to big to eat but I quickly proved that theory wrong. The meat was juicy and flavorful and the bun held up to the burger very well down to the last bite. The french fries were ok, nothing to write home about. They were just slightly larger than shoestring fries. They have a ketchup bar with all sorts of crazy flavors mostly designed to compliment their sweet potato fries. Most of them were too sweet for my liking though. Speaking of sweet I decided that comfortable was not what I wanted to be so I ordered up a chocolate malt. They make the shakes at their shake bar next to the cashier, just think of it like a milkshake barista. I had no major complaints about the shake although I would have like a touch more malt, oh-well. The decor had a retro/modern feel with a very clean interior. Friendly and helpful staff, it appeared that everyone there actually like their jobs. I especially like the sign on the restroom door \"B a Man\".",
"Drove up to sterilewood to check this place out based on word of mouth - surprisingly, worth the drive.\n\nI had the black & blue burger - VERY juicy. Loved the greens mix - not your usual iceberg shredded stuff. The bacon was superb - thick cut and flavorful, with an actual layer of bacon, not just a piece. Well assembled burger - thats a huge plus. I'd have likes to see more actual blue/gorgonzola cheese on it - thought that part was a tad weak. The meat was cooked perfectly - did I mention it is a perfectly juicy burger? Mmmm. Fries: a la carte - meh. \n\nNow - the shakes. Sublime. At 3.50 I think they're a bit overpriced (2.99 seems more like it from a value point of view) but DAMN thats a good shake. I had chocolate and my companion had the limited edition pumpkin. They were both home runs from a texture and flavor point of view. \n\nNext time, I'll specify no added salt (my usual complaint in restaurants). The manager (Ben) said they'd be happy to add some additional blue/gorg cheese on top. I'll also try the sweet potato fries next time as well.\n\nDid I mention that the meat was excellent? My only real complaint is on value. When you add a drink and a shake you can run up a hefty tab pretty quick.\n\nNow, can we get one in S Tampa so I don't have to hike all the way the heck up to sterilewood?\n--------------\nSecond Visit: Had the cheese burger: Just as awesomely juicy as before. My friend had the black & blue this time and loved it. I got another superb chocolate shake and he had a side of sweet potato fries (big enough for 2, assuming you both want the same thing)\n\nI spoke to the manager and asked about half orders of fries, and he said he'd be happy to do that for half price. Smart, very very smart. I usually want a few fries, but not a giant mound, and lets face it - they just do not reheat well.",
"I had a few sips of my boyfriend's chocolate peanut butter milkshake. It was heavenly.\nThe sliders were ok as were the fries, but I feel that their shakes are the best thing they offer.",
"Not impressed, was expecting this to be much better considering owner is experienced chef.\nTwo items we ordered were both greasy. Complaint to server was met with her blank stare. I would not go back. Five guys would be better choice. Sorry!!",
"Note: I am a vegetarian haha\n\nAfter reviewing the menu before going there I saw that they had a couple of options for vegetarians which is always refreshing at a burger place. I decided on the black bean burger with everything on it. It was amazing =) All the toppings worked perfectly with the black bean patty. The sauces is what made this burger over the top. It came with a spicy mayo and cilantro sour cream sauce. The fries were hot, thin, and crispy. Between me and my cousin a large was the perfect size.\nOverall, I thought this place was great! My cousin liked her regular (all meat) burger and I loved my veggie option.",
"Good burgers, great fries. My wife doesn't like sweet potatoes, but she LOVED the sweet potato fries! Wide variety on the menu.",
"I saw the signs go up on this space on Dale Mabry and was eagerly anticipating the opening of this location. I'd passed the location on Linebaugh but never dined there. Unfortunately, my first visit is likely to be my last. I had the Philly Cheese burger. The bun was amazing, but there is something really wrong if you're reviewing a burger joint and talking about the buns. I don't know if it was this particular burger or their burgers in general, but my overall impression was bland, bland, bland. The provolone was gooey and melty, but overwhelmed everything else on the burger. I couldn't really even taste beef, so I pulled out a bite of burger alone. Nope, it was just bland. The menu indicated that it came with a Dijon Chive Mayo and when I pulled my burger apart, I could see a few snips of green, but I certainly couldn't taste any contribution from the sauce.\n\nThey tout their Sauce Bar, but I guess I was expecting the level of choice and flavor I find at Evo's ketchup bar, because nothing here was very exciting. I ended up dipping my fries into honey mustard, which was good - but I don't think house-made as it tasted like the honey mustard at a number of places. The fries were okay - hot and well salted, but nothing to write home about. Frankly, McDonald's fries are probably a little tastier on their own. I'd be willing to give them a second try for one of their chicken or seafood burgers, but for a good old cheeseburger, no thanks. Overall - decidedly average, but for these prices (about $12 for my meal), I can think about 10 places I'd rather get a burger.",
"So good, and a very unique menu. I love the black bean burger and that wonderful \"secret\" seasoning on the fries. I'm also a huge fan of their toasted marshmallow and apple cider dipping sauces. Yum!"
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"I'm already a huge fan of District Donuts, so I'm ecstatic that there is now one open in Elmwood's shopping center. (The fact that it's now super close to work may or may not be a good thing lol). A huge pro is that there is ample parking at this location since I can see this becoming super crowded in the near future.\n\nThe staff was super friendly and happy to offer donut suggestions when I was debating on what to get. The food and donuts are a bit on the pricey side but the donuts are huge, so worth every penny in my opinion. Definitely try out their Vietnamese iced coffee if you're in need of a caffeine boost!",
"Super Happy they expanded to Elmwood. I love their donuts but haven't tried the sliders. Well worth it!! The fried Chicken Sliders was amazing. Def my place to go",
"I adore district doughnuts! The sliders are some of my favorite things to purchase and at $4.50 a slider it's one of the cheaper, fresher options in the elmwood area.\n\nI went during Districts first week and noticed that they didn't have any specials yet. I did try the roast beef slider and the monte cristo on two separate occasions.\n\nEven though the cheese fries are good, after eating them two days in the row I've decided I do not really like the cheese that they out on the fries, next time I will opt for regular fries or even another slider :).\n\nOne thing that this location differs from its sister locations is that it serves beer! I haven't tried the two brews they have on tap yet, but maybe my next trip (not during work hours!) I will try one of the beers.\n\nThey do sell king cakes...but they are not my fav.",
"My girl and I were excited to come have lunch here, as it was definitely someplace we try out. Having never heard of District before, then finding out this was an extension of a popular Magazine St. eatery, we had high hopes. Wow were we wrong. We walked in to what appeared to be a fun friendly atmosphere, until we had to order our food. The people working here were cordial, but flat. Not very friendly or inviting. We placed our order, 3 sliders 2 orders of fries and 2 drinks. After the $28 shocker we paid, we waited. At some point we got up and asked about our food, because the party of 8 behind us had received there food. We were told the party of 8 behind us had a smaller order and we had to wait. When we finally received our food 2 chicken sliders a cheese burger slider and fries. The chicken was soggy and tasteless. The jalapeño on the coleslaw, that you slop on top of the already soggy chicken is just unnecessary. It makes it worse. The tiny ladle of watery cheese that goes on the cheese fries is nasty, and you should probably address that as well. My girl however did say her cheeseburger slider was fantastic. Overall, this place is waaaaaaaay overpriced, the food is mediocre, and the service is flat. Don't waste your time or money, go to Tastee instead. People who own and employees of District, please just go back to new Orleans where people don't mind paying outrageous prices for mediocre food, served with an attitude, because here in Harahan you're big city whining entitled bull isn't looked upon favorably. If you last a year here I'd be amazed. We'll never be back and will surely be spreading the word on every social mm edit outlet we can find.",
"Really good chicken sliders n waffles cheese fries. The slow on slider had a kick which was really good. Service was great, all really friendly.",
"The cheeseburger sliders had a \"fishy\" taste, as if they were cooked on the same grill surface as the blackened fish sliders. While eating one slider, I pulled a long, green string of something out of my mouth. Looked like it could be the \"skin\" that goes around a pickle slice, but it was very very long. It was almost plastic-y, like the rind that you pull off of an old-style baloney slice. That put me off the meal and when I went to spit out my final bite, something sharp scraped my tongue, like a bone fragment. Very unappetizing! \n\nThe donuts were okay. Some of the flavor combinations would work better on a cake donut (i.e. the dirty chai almond donut) than a spongy donut. Nothing to rave about.\n\nThe cinnamon roll was awesome and so was the Vietnamese iced coffee. I'll go back, but will probably stick to breakfast.",
"There are not many places you can go to get breakfast and lunch and still be as excited for both. Glad to have the Elmwood location closer to my house. If you're in the mood for donuts, you'll get them on steroids here. They are huge and very tasty. The tacos and sliders there are just as good as the donuts. Customer service is top notch.",
"For the price my husband and I paid for lunch, we could have easily gone to a sit down restaurant with cheaper and better tasting food. My salad was dry and I really didn't enjoy it. The cheese on our fries was cold, the pork belly slider was wayyyy too salty. The only saving grace was their chicken sliders, which we did enjoy. The buttermilk drops are awful and I didn't even care for the salted caramel donut. I don't really see what the hype is about, this was a one and done for me.",
"I came here for the 1st time today. I ordered a buttermilk drop and a cinnamon sugar donut. Both donuts were pretty underwhelming. Not really a great flavor at all. The buttermilk drop really didn't have much flavor to it. I would try a different one if I go back.\n\nThe Asian girl at the register was nice but not really helpful. Before she helped me, she was bragging to her coworkers about getting off in 2 hours. I stood there for a free minutes before she even offered to take my order. She seemed to want to chat with a coworker more than take my order. I don't remember her even saying thank you after she handed me the bag. \n\nI would give this place another try to taste some other donuts.",
"First visit and it was a nice lunch experience. I had a cheeseburger slider which tasted homemade...very fine. Unfortunately the roast beef slider was almost too salty to eat. Definitely needs work. The fries are waffle style and similar to Chick-fil-A. Maybe one of the best parts was the organic fountain drink selection."
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"Gayle and I had some extra time before needing to be at RNO to pick up my son on his flight from PDX. We also knew that Gayle's mom was busy with Candy Dance, so we ended up at this Raley's to buy some more acute essentials (beer, wine, milk, cereal, and snacks). \n\nSince large homes in tract developments aren't my thing, this conveniently located Raley's that caters to this type of neighbourhood would probably never be \"corner\" store. At the same time, it's a big and beautifully store with lots of selections and services all under one roof. It took awhile for Gayle and I to get our bearings and we enjoyed exploring around until we did. Check out and courtesy service was also fast and friendly.",
"what's with the low aisles for the drinks? odd.... we went in here in the evening and it was pretty quiet.....\n\ntypical raleys... clean... decent prices... no hassles.",
"I love this particular Raley's...because I love nice people. Clerks are always, always super attentive and friendly. You never see any idle employees, they're always doing something productive. They never fail to ask how you're doing, if you need help out to your car, and they always make with the idle chitter chatter while your being rung up( which I personally love, only if its sincere.) \n\nThe stock in the store is always full, cleanly presented, and the fresh veggies and fruits are always great. As for prices and sales? Hey, it's no Wal-Mart. But i dont buy fruits and meats at wal-mart(personal preference), so Raley's is the place to go for a pleasant experience.",
"Overall this place is probably 3.5 stars, but I gave them an extra half star because they have an awesome cabinet filled with random exotic soda's, including Cheerwine, which, as someone who lived in the south way back when, I find awesome! Where else in Reno can you get Cheerwine!! Yum!\n\nThe rest of the store is nice enough. Pretty good produce selection, an ok bakery (though not as good as the Keystone Raley's) and a decent Peet's Coffee. NIce beer selection too--even had Sapporo on sale on my list visit. Score! Prices are a tad on the highish side, though not awful. Its a really nice looking store--immaculate really. You won't find a cleaner shop in Reno. \n\nOne last comment--it seems (at least the last few times I've been there) that you cannot be a cashier at Raley's if you are not a hot chick. The last three times, every checkout cashier was a smokin babe. Weird. Not that I'm complaining, but this isn't the type of thing I expect at the grocery store, more like at a club or bar. But, if this is Raley's effort to enhance my shopping experience, well, consider my experience enhanced!",
"Reviewers M.V. and Patrick K. have it totally correct. \n\nUltra clean smooth floors always freshly polished. Shopping carts glide and don't shimmy and shake like all the Wal-Mart baskets. \n\nProduce, especially the organics, are EXCELLENT. Rivals Whole Foods for freshness and comes close on selection. Healthy foods area also on par with Whole Foods. Sure, less variety, but all the standards are here.\n\nMeats are fine. I avoid supermarket meat, but in a pinch, I've been happy with the beef. Never bought from the seafood so I can't say. \n\nCheese selection is pretty good, but it's been reduced a bit lately (no more Humboldt Fog guys?).\n\nI agree with other reviewers: The checkout girls here are very easy to look at.\n\nPrices higher than others, but less than Safeway.",
"I have been going to this store since they opened. Clean, courteous, and always have what I want and I don't feel overwhelmed by long aisles & too much merchandise. The store is set up very nicely. I also like the gas station on the property that I get a discount from buying groceries. Doug, one of the clerks, is the best. I have to watch my pennies (who doesn't) but I like the quality of what I buy here. I avoid Wal-Mart at all costs.",
"Ultra clean, ultra fresh produce, and ultra friendly staff. Wide selection of goods. Nice selection of wines. I have never had a bad experience here.",
"I love Raley's... this is my favorite place to get my groceries, everyone is so helpful and Manager Sean is awesome. Very helpful",
"The best grocery store in town, if you are looking for top quality, friendly service and warming presentation.",
"Three stars for price: $4 for a head of cauliflower, whatwhatwhat?!\nFive stars for people: Every. Single. Employee I've encountered in this store has been amazing, going out of their way to help me find things or just being super friendly and sweet in general. And not creepily so or seemingly forced; just genuinely helpful and nice. \nFive stars for selection: I found tahini and lavash bread here! Their natural food section is the tits.\n\nTl:dr- great grocery, great selection if your budget's not a huge concern. I'll be coming here mostly for specialty items I can't find elsewhere and doing the rest of the shopping somewhere cheaper."
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"So happy to see this addition to my 'hood. \nOutstanding pizza. Hot & fast. I took a splurge on the white - which I usually avoid - and I'm glad I did. Too many places overemphasize the garlic but Nomad's amount is subtle at most, just right. The crust is the best - thin, crispy & a little charred. \nNice relaxed atmosphere with plenty of wood & bricks too.",
"Got take out pizza- arugula con prosciutto! It was very delicious! Pizzas are a lil pricey ($19 for the one we got) but you're paying for the quality. The pizza was large enough enough (6 slices) to split for two with room left over for an appetizer or dessert or something. \nCrisp thin crust with fresh arugula and melt in your mouth prosciutto. Well balanced and delicious.\nEven though we just got take out, we sat at the bar and the bartender waitress was very friendly and nice. She even gave us water while we were waiting.\nDecor is nice. I love exposed brick walls. Huge shines oven in the back.\nI think best pizza in the gayborhood area. Will be back for more.",
"Combination of great food and great service. Laid back, but romantic, not too expensive, a winner!",
"Nomad is the best pizza : with fresh ingredients on a delicious crust baked to order in house. I discovered these guys at the 'Pizza Olympics' a few years back, and have devoured their delectable pizza ever since . \n\nHorray for my fav pizza spot opening a midtown location. Happened upon them yesterday, and enjoyed a roasted vegetable with goat cheese and balsamic reduction salad app, followed by their class margarita pizza (hold the parmesian) . These guys attention to detail makes every Nomad stop a meal to remember ( The Coke classic came in one of those fun vintage glass bottles . \"I didnt think they made these in the US anymore, \" I mention to my dining companion while enjoying a sip. Turned the bottle around, and ole!, I was right, this baby was made in Mexico with real sugar instead of corn syrup.)\n\nPizza Obsession is so very nice, when it can be satisfied .",
"The moment I saw Nomad's signage go up on Locust St, no joke I told the first person I saw early that morning (well, not my personal trainer who would look at me disapprovingly, but my fellow gym class attendees who were also super excited to hear that). Then I texted my husband to let him know that his love of Nomad's pizza could now be satisfied. He was thrilled - I've never seen him use so many exclamation points!\n\nThe week that they opened, I brought home their Arugula con Prosciutto pizza to share with my husband for dinner. The pizza itself was smaller than I expected (I hadn't ever tried Nomad's pizza before), so I was glad that I made a large salad too. The super thin crust was just freaking perfect and deftly held its toppings, whose amount was perfectly in proportion to the crust. The quality of ingredients is immediately apparent with the first bite - creamy mozzarella, sharp parmesan, fresh arugula, and thinly sliced fresh prosciutto. I finally understood why my husband considers them the best pizza in Philadelphia. One pizza, though, is not enough for two people IMHO, and although I understand that since the ingredients are so high quality the cost has to reflect that, they are slightly expensive pizzas. Sadly, they will only be 'special occasion' pizzas, and the rest of the time I'll just have to make my own pizza with similar ingredients - although without that crust, my pizza comes in a poor second!",
"On a street with more Neopolitan pizza joints than some entire cities have (Zavino, Bufad, and Barbuzzo), adding a fourth didn't seem like a good use of 13th street real estate. Having tried Nomad's pies recently, however, they do things differently enough to warrant divergences from my more regular options. \n\nTheir crusts, in particular, contrast strongly with those the aforementioned spots sling. The discs of dough arrive wider but thinner, almost flatbread-like in their crispness and texture. A crisp yet toothsome bite with strong, fermented flavors distinguished itself nicely from the usually thicker and puffier crusts that are the norm. I did miss some of that thickness though in the char department; the oven's fire reduced the paper thin edges of the crust to bitter ash.\n\nToppings, as expected, were top notch. The spicy sausage lacked the chili kick I anticipated but compensated with a distinctly porcine flavor that paired beautifully with sugar-sweet caramelized onions and brightly fresh tomato sauce. That pie tasted simple but still brought a lot of flavor due to ingredient quality. Prices here are a couple bucks higher than at other joints, though the pies concurrently run larger as well. One pie won't fill up two big eaters, but those with more modest appetites can split one without much issue. \n\nA worthy addition to any Neapolitan pizza rotation in the city.",
"Pizza is fantastic. My favorite Philly thus far.\nService is horrid because there is a lack of service. After an awkward seating at a 4 top for 2 people. We sat there for 10-15 minutes until I asked for a waiter. We were given water...but the 4 glasses remained even though we are 2 people (sorry this is my own pet peeve).\nThere was rarely ever a moment where I didn't have to anxiously and impatiently wave a waiter or waitress down for something. The wait staff would run back and forth putting pizzas down and etc, but for some reason, my table and all the three tables around me had to hail someone down any time we needed something.\nArugula con prosciutto is delicious! Melt in your mouth prosciutto and fresh arugula. I love the tho crisp crust on their pizzas.\nTruffle percorino was amazing. Perfect amount of truffle oil and the egg really pulled it all together. My new fav.\nWill definitely return for take out pizza.",
"The industrial/neo-rustic decor is nice, service was decent but there is no way the margherita pizza with mozz' di buffala is worth $15 per person. It was super thin with almost no char, super soggy in the middle. Not bad, but nothing special, and I was still hungry at the end.\nYou can get WAY better pizza for less at Barbuzzo and Zavino one block away. Nomad is not going to last long in such a competitive location with these crazy prices.\n\nAlso, I tried the tiramisu and it was the sweetest I have ever tasted (and I've had my share over the years). So it wasn't for me, but some people may like it. Just be warned.",
"Nomad Romano is the new uptown brother of the Nomad in Queens Village (yes, there is also one in NJ , and the original Nomad truck with a pizza oven built in .)\nThe pizza at this location boasts a thiner crust, and a slightly larger pie ; but is equally mouthwateringly delicious. We had the opportunity to also try out the seasonal roasted root vegetable appetizer, and I would highly recommend it too. The portabello mushroom pizza is my favorite, with the Happy Hour $5 margarita pizza with a glass of whatever the bartender recommends also a great dining experience. Ok, so I've already been here with family , friends, you name it a whole bunch of times in the few weeks since this location opened .",
"Their pizza is amazing. It's a thin crust that has the perfect amount of doughy-ness and the sauce is great. My favorite is the arugula. The buffalo cheese is a must. \n\nThere's a lot of good pizza in the area and I think this is by far the best. I've had the pizza to go a few times and it was ready very quickly."
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"Small diner located in a crazy intersection of Rt. 38. Conveniently near Benash Liquors and a Wawa. Just far enough away from the Mall to not be mobbed as the Mall closes.\n\nExterior has the requisite shiny metallic panels with neon accessories. Enter a small vestibule with gum machines, local freebie publications and a generic video game machine. Cashier at the front of the house. Seating at the counter, or in booths. (I could have used a little more room on my side of the booth for my ladies.) \n\nEverything was VERY clean. No nasty silverware, sticky tables, etc. Yay!\n\nOur server was TINA. You would like your server to be Tina, too. A nice young lady, with ~none~ of that late-night atty-tude (\"Jesus-will-ya-order-so-I-Can-Go-Out-For-Another-Smoke-Already\" ) you can sometimes get at a diner. Tina works quickly and efficiently, and scans the room to check on her diners. If you need something all you have to do is look up, and she's there in seconds. \n\nSprite came in clean glasses with wrapped straws. Onion rings appetizer was HUGE and came quickly from the kitchen. Da-yum. Those were GOOD onion rings. The kind that when you bite into it, you can see that there is an ACTUAL ring of ONION within (not some processed crap!) \n\nMy dining partner had chicken fingers and fries. A healthy serving, and shaped like actual random chicken slices. When bitten, there was CHICKEN inside. (See above, 'not processed crap'.) Since there were SO MANY onion rings, we ended up taking most of our dinners home, where we had them for lunch the next day. Soda refills were quick and friendly. A request for \"Extra Napkins' was heeded graciously, with just the right amount of absorbent materials. \n\nI had a club sandwich, which was stupid. Why do they make these? How are you supposed to eat them without having the contents fall down the front of your clothing? And if you DON'T remove the toothpick, you risk losing an eye. But I digress.....\n\nI ordered the shrimp salad club sandwich. I think it was the #3. The bread was toasted nicely, bacon was crisp, and not fatty. Tomato was thickly sliced and firm. I removed the lettuce and ignored it for the rest of the evening. The request for \"Light mayo\" actually yielded a light spreading of mayo.\n\nUnfortunately, I didn't like the shrimp salad. In hindsight, it was dumb of me to order it. Diners have some things they are GREAT at (like fries, or onion rings) and some stuff is better when you make it at home. I was thinking of Mastori's Diner's shrimp salad which has GIANT chunks of recognizable shrimp. When they're that big, they might be called \"prawns', no?\n\nThis was 'salad shrimp'. The wee little shrimpy-shrimps. They woulda fit on a penny. And they were a little wet and squishy. With celery. And the slices of hard boiled egg were IN the sandwich, rather than next-to. Certainly not the END of the world, and not inedible or anything. I still gladly ate the leftovers for lunch the next day. Just not reaching the Gold Standard set by another place. And honestly, Mastori's charges a BIT MORE.\n\nCONS: Bunch of stupid hipsters sitting next to us didn't clean up their language with a kid sitting in next booth. We're not interested in the fact that Justin walks around naked and gave his mother 'the full frontal' when she brought his laundry into his room. Nor the fact that you drank almost a full bottle of Jack, or that 'the lesbians at work grab her butt and/or boobs'. I'm trying to EAT over here, eh?\n\nRestrooms indicated with a neon sign, but not inspected on this visit.\n\nNo room for dessert. Fast and friendly checkout with some chat at the register. We'd go back again.",
"This diner is FANTASTIC for satisfying a late night hunger pang for a nice grilled cheese, but it's strengths definitely lie in it's breakfasts! I go here regularly and have yet to be disappointed! I've ordered everything from pancakes to omelets and everything has been tasty, fulfilling, and has been brought out quite quickly. By far, this is the best diner in the area!",
"This place was actually open at 10pm. The Silver Diner was closed.\nA simple yet tasty diner. You cant go wrong. There are so many diners in NJ its crazy. Being from California, I'm only rating the ones I really think are worth a visit. Check this one out.",
"This diner is definitely \"As good as it gets.\"\n\nIn the course of a half-dozen visits, I've had bacon & eggs, several of their sandwiches, and Chicken Francese . . . all well executed, and I recently tried their Snapper Soup, which was truly excellent. The portions are generous, the staff efficient and very pleasant, and the prices delightfully modest.\n\nThis place is a definite winner.",
"Great food, fast service, fair prices. Tanya was my server and she was fantastic. I wish I still lived in New Jersey, I love Diners!",
"I was impressed by their menu selection. I came here for breakfast. I ordered a spinach, mushroom, cheese omelet with eggs whites and a side of pancakes. The eggs were browned which I am definitely not a fan of. I like my eggs soft and white. The mushrooms were dried up from being overcooked. I also ordered their fried chicken basket to go. It was too salty and just OK. But what was I thinking ordering fried chicken to go?? The belgian waffles were good. They've got to do something about their coffee because it was HORRIBLE. I couldn't even finish one cup, it was so bad. I had to make a run for Starbucks afterward. As I was peeking over to what everyone else had ordered, it looked better than what I ordered. Maybe I just didn't order the \"right\" things because my dining experience was just average. One thing I think is worth mentioning is that this place is kept very well for a 24-hr open establishment!",
"Though the majority of my visits here occurred in high-school after long nights of partying, it is respectable as far as diners go. The menu is extensive and basically spells out \"we will make you whatever you want\" which is crucial when you've got the beer munchies at 3am. I love their fries and they give you A LOT of them so be prepared to share (because anyone knows that fries fail as leftovers.) Something else I like is their french onion soup. Don't shy away from ordering a more intricate meal either, the Cherry Hill Diner can perform past just fries and soup. Their chicken parm is yummy and while I'm not into underwater cuisine, I've heard from family they've got pretty good seafood dishes. I can't say for sure whether this place is 24hrs, but it has been my experience that you can get seated at any hour.",
"In a pinch, I'd go back - but definitely not hot on my list of places to go to (not with such other good breakfast options available!) \n\nI had a pork roll and cheese on a bagel and my girlfriend had a western omelet. We both enjoyed our meals for sure... heck the food was pretty tasty. \n\nHowever, if you hate being nickeled and dimed like I do - you might leave a little fuller than you expected after having a bunch of unwanted contempt for the establishment in your belly. \n\nI was always under the impression that both omelets and breakfast sandwiches come with cheese - not so at the Cherry Hill Diner ($1.00/$1.50 up-charge for each). Want diced tomatoes in your western omelet? Sure thing ($1.00 up-charge). \n\nI can swallow that - I can. What I can't swallow is when the price on the menu is just plain wrong - and then they have to jump through hoops just to fix it. If it says \"2 Eggs and Taylor Ham = $4.50\" and you ask for the sandwich without the eggs, you wouldn't expect to get charged more than $4.50, right? Am I crazy? Bah... no thanks.",
"I think I ordered the wrong thing -- I ordered Cheese Ravioli... And it was really under cooked... I didn't want to send it back because our waitress was SUPER nice and attentive. They have lots more menu items, so maybe their not really good at the pasta.\n\nI would go back... and try something different. I have to say, I do love diners and I don't want to give ANY diner in NJ a bad name.... See you soon Cherry Hill Diner!!",
"The story begins with a 2am desire to eat pancakes and hashbrowns, it also is very similar to another occasion where I desired a cheeseburger with grilled onions.. mh mh good! Yes this place is open 24hrs!\n\nIt's a locals dream of having food at whatever time of the day your jonesin' for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food was great, and the place really stays true to an old fashioned diner setting. I like using the booth because it makes the experience more authentic. \n\nI have eaten their burgers and breakfast... ohhhh and the milkshakes! I cant leave that behind. Comes in the nice tall glass which is the only way to drink a proper milkshake. Great place!"
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"The burritos from 12th Street Cantina are freakin' huge! I really like the chicken mole. But this is definitely gringo food. They have salads in fried tortilla shells, burritos that could feed a family of four, lots of stuff with refried beans, black beans and ground beef. Their salsa is pretty good though. I like salsa fresca, personally. I would definitely eat here if I had a hangover to kill and wanted some filling, fairly greasy food. It's definitely not healthy, though. Or authentic.",
"This location is a counter in Reading Terminal Market. There's a small dedicated seating section, or you can find a table in the Market's central seating area. Service is quick, and the line never gets outrageous.\n\nThe chicken mole is good; a little more sweet and smoky than it is spicy. The quesadillas are pretty good, but maybe cost a little more for the amount of food you get than most of the other things on the menu. The rice and beans that make meals a \"platter\" are not as interesting as the main items, so I would advise people who want more food to go a la carte and add one of the smaller main items to your order. There's fresh(ish) limeade and some kind of fruit shake.\n\nI haven't tried the baked goods, yet, but they look good--although not really Mexican in any way (cake, brownies, etc.).",
"i love this place - it's pretty small, tucked away in the bustle that is Reading Terminal Market. There are pinatas hanging up, the daily specials are always good and the staff's friendly and attentive. It's not particularly authentic, it's reminds me more of a slightly upscale Taco Bell, or dare I say, a Chi-Chi's, but obviously for better. They are really good about customizing your order and getting it to you quickly, and if you feel like making a mess of your own kitchen instead, they have an additional grocery-style counter.\n\nI second this place as having masterful hangover food. I should also mention that they know me there as \"Zelda\" because I refuse to give my real name whenever any place asks for it, like Starbucks, 'cause that's just how I roll. However, after the first time of dropping the Z bomb on them, they remembered it and now I have to use it every time. And the food's so good and the location so convenient that I end up there more than I probably should.",
"I\"m surprised at all the mediocre reviews this place is getting. They provide quick service and decent food. Ok, maybe it's not the most authentic mexican food, but it is made fresh and they are generous with their portions...what more could you ask for? My favorite is the chicken mole platter where you have 2 choices of either salad, rice or beans. Whenever I order that the guys yells \"Soft Taco!\" and it always cracks me up. The best part is that they have their own private seating which provides you with a little more privacy from the hustle and bustle of the market around it. They also have an area designated as a market where you can purchase some of the ingredients used in their dishes. I like their tortilla chips and fresh salsa. They also have desserts that look very tasty, but by the time I'm finished eating I have no room for dessert. This is a great place for a quick and filling lunch.",
"oh, thank god I finally found a decent place to get burritos at lunch time. I've only eaten here once since my initial discovery last week but I plan on going back many, many times. the food isn't authentic but I really don't care about that as long as it's good, which it is. and reasonably priced too! and they have a cute little seating area where you can people watch and wonder things like where the Amish people who work at the Reading Terminal sleep.",
"Great place to get some amazing Tex-Mex / Mex-a-Cali foods and ingredients. You can buy lunch here which consists of a variety of burritos or enchiladas, rice and beans, and a salad for a nominal cost. And it's prepared rather quickly. They're one of the few places to eat in the terminal that actually has it's own seating area, so that's an added bonus!\n\nYou can also buy an assortment of items to take home and reheat at your leisure, so definitely peruse the glass cold case. There are usually four or five kinds of enchiladas that change daily, but usually feature chicken, beef, or vegetables. There are usually two or three kinds of huge burritos. And occasionally you can find sweet corn tamales - my all time favorite!! \n\nAnd if you want a good selection of freshly made salsas, tortillas, and moles to create your own Mexican inspired dishes they can help you out! They have a ton of different items, including whole wheat tortillas and in the summer papaya salsa! Check them out, they're so worth it!",
"I love when my fingers get taco stank. This place has one of the best takes on Chicken Mole I've tasted. I tried the fish taco too. Both very tasty. I guess its reasonably priced (by philly standards), but I had no problem doling out 11 bucks for my 3 awesome tacos and a soda.\n\nIf I go back I am only ordering the chicken mole taco. Maybe I'll get it in burrito form. It was so good I may have to go back tomorrow.",
"What the heck, 12th Street Cantina? Today was the second occasion when all that I wanted from you was a chicken mole burrito and was told that you were all out! Granted, it's the Monday after a holiday weekend. I understand that unforeseen circumstances can lead to something being out of stock. Sometimes these things just happen... But as I said, this is not the first time that it's happened to me there. Overall, the food that you can get here is decent and fresh. But I have to rate them down a peg for this.",
"Not bad, but not great. Price is not bad compared to other stores in the market, but I don't see myself coming back here when there is so much more to choose from in that building.",
"Tasty, filling, cheap, Mexican food is what this place is about. No, it's not perfect, but there really isn't that much competition for it around here (this is not San Francisco's Mission District). I usually get one of the taco platters. I used to get the salad platters, since they provided a greater variety of eats, but that was just too much food for one meal (would be great for sharing, I suppose)."
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"OK, so I am a little biased in favor of Tir Na Nog because I have never paid for anything here, ever. The crowd here is the laid back professional type and it can be fun to watch suits get tipsy and hit on the attractive wait-staff.\n\nThe food is above average for an Irish Pub.The quesadillas and chicken tenders are great apps to snack on while sipping on some quality draft beer. If you work in Center City this place is a must for happy hour on a Friday...I would go even if I had to pay!",
"Tir Na Nog's great place to go to watch soccer on weekends. The crowd is full of \"real\" Irish guys and gals--not the annoying \"my great grandmother was born in Dublin\" Irish Americans, though that types out in full force on St. Paddy's Day. Friendly staff--both Irish and American. Lots of fun to hear the stories and talk footie with people there. Really good Irish breakfasts. \n\nI've been there once or twice for Happy Hours it's always crowded with the after work type crowds. Service can suffer a bit, but it's always a fun atmosphere so you don't really notice.",
"Everything this bar does Fado seems to do just a little bit better, But it's still a great Irish pub to go to. It's a very roomy bar with a great selection. and it's very close to the parkway hotels, so it's the best bar to hit when you have friends visiting on business or for the weekend. Tir Na Nog also serves some pretty good pub food.\nand For those wondering, Tir Na Nog means The Land Of Eternal Youth in Irish.",
"I love Guinness. This is the first place I'll go when Im craving one. I've never been to Ireland and I'm sure it doesn't compare...but they do it so much better at Tir Na Nog then any other bar I've been to (and rightfully should).\n\nThe calamari is my favorite in the city (seasame seeded and a delicious sweet and sour dipping sauce). \n\nI've never really been here for much more then a few beers and the calamari, so I can't really vouch for anything else. Except I was here for St. Patty's Day along with half of Philly. A little crowded for my taste, but great atmosphere :)\n\nI always have a good time here. I have nothing to emphatically rave about (except listening to Irish brogue's is always a treat), but I have absolutely nothing to complain about. You shouldn't be dissaponted with Tir Na Nog if you go.",
"First, let me say that this is a review of the restaurant, not the bar. There seems to be a real difference in experience between the two, and it's clear the staff at Tir Na Nog understands that too, asking \"two for drinks or dinner?\" when we arrived. We chose dinner, but realized almost immediately the error of our ways. The folks at the bar - raucous and animated - seemed to be having a much better time than ourselves, due probably to the reasonably priced beer helping them wash down mediocre appetizers. The dinner menu, however, has few options under $16, with entrees maxing out at almost $30 for a steak. The service overall was fine, however, the food itself was lackluster and bland. Tir Na Nog needs to add more reasonably priced \"pub food\" to its menu, or it needs to separate its dining area more fully from the bar. No one wants to overpay for bland food while listening to drunken sports fans curse and yell. Perhaps that's why we were one of two other couples actually dining...",
"I've been here a bunch of times and I always tell myself that I'm never going back. There's nothing really wrong with Tir Na Nog, it's just not that great. The beers are kind of on the pricey side ($6/pint) and the whole 'pub food' component is missing. They've got a few burgers and a chicken finger appetizer, but nothing spectacular.\n\nThey make a nice snakebite (Guinness/Cider) so that's a plus.",
"Meh...\n\nAlright, the finger food I did have was delicious as well was two out of 20 beers that I had. The service was pretty spot on with a great sense of humor. \n\nBut all in all, this place just seem set for business people right after they get out of their jobs. Thus, no happy hour. Booo.\n\nI suppose I could go here again but I'm not really going to go out of my way to do so...",
"We arrived, a party of five around 7:45 on a Monday night. Hardly anyone in the place and the hostess chose to seat us in the far back corner. The place has several televisions broadcasting various games, yet she seated us at a table near the only TV that was not turned on. We placed our drink orders and they brought us the obligatory soda breads. Once our water glasses had been filled, they were never refilled - well mine was upon a second request. One of the guys in our party asked for a substitution and our waitress said she would check. It was at this point, our waitress traded us out to another server. Our meals took what seemed like an eternity to come out and then of course, our new waitress had never heard of the substitution request (he wanted couscous instead of fries) and so that ended up a fiasco. He ended up ordering the couscous as a side because they could not comprehend the substitution concept here. I had salmon that came served over something flavourles that looked much like something I had coughed up during a bout with a recent cold! It was green and gummy looking and I still have no clue what it was. The guy next me ordered a chicken and pasta dish that was loaded with mostly what looked like boiled chicken skin. My boyfriend had some sort of bundled asparagus chicken concoction and seemed to enjoy it. The vegetarian at the table also seemed to find his dish acceptable (some spinach pasta dish). We wanted to ask our server if they would turn the hockey game on but she was not to be found throughout our meal. Finally she came around and asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. Again, once she dropped off the menus, not even John Daw could find her (if he were alive today)! A few of us wanted dessert but opted out when we realized that we would be there another hour waiting for it! So we asked for the check and had our card on the ready when she arrived so she could not get away. \n\nOn the plus side, our waitress was cute and smelled really good and was overall pleasant when we did see her AND they have plenty of good options on tap (well, duh! it IS an Irish pub)!\n\nBy the way, they finally turned the game on as we were about to leave.",
"Tir na Nog can be a really hard place to like somtimes. The drinks are expensive, half the food isn't great, any girl in your party is going to hit on by 30 yr old former frat dudes in their young republican costumes and the weekend cover bands need to learn something other than Journey or Fountains of Wayne.\n\nThat being said, there are some things that make Tir a blip on the Center City br radar. The bartenders and staff make some good goddamn drinks. I'm buzzed after one (and I was in the Navy), but I don't make the yuck face after every sip. Perfect hiding of drinks that have too much booze in them. They have a good beer selection and even when busy, your drink gets remembered and you feel well taken care of by everyone from the doormen to the busboys.\n\nI do end up spending half my time there in the alley smoking, but they let you bring your drinks out there and you don't have to be coralled in the smoker's cage like some places. \n\nHalf of their food may suck, but the other half is perfect snack fare off the bar menu at least. I recommend the popcorn shrimp or the sliders as table sharefood. \n\nGo when you already have a heavy buzz and at least three of your friends are going to be there. Be prepared for semi-cougar, really drunk and probably married broads to 1.) spill a drink on you 2.) make you dance with them to an awful cover of Stacy's Mom 3.) Fall down\n\nI've had some really good times there, but I once saw a really chubby Asian guy with a beard take his shirt off while dancing by himself to Billie Jean. Then he walked around the bar hanging his shirt off his finger hitting on all the girls still lingering around at closing time. It's really a crapshoot. You decide if it is worth the risk.",
"This place looks way better then it is. Srsly. Its expensive. But its in a pretty building and they probably pay through the nose for rent so it is what it is. I had some sort of Tuna Melt. It was pretty alright. I also tried the Irish Bacon Burger (i forget the Irish name for Bacon, but shit, its all bacon right?) The food was not special, but didn't taste like sharts either, so....\n\nIt just looks way better then it is. Does that make sense?\n\nAlso, stay away from Happy Hour. If not you'll be mauled by 20 somethings trying to get a leg up on the drunk guy next to them."
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"New poke shop just opened up in IV. \n\nThe establishment is kept clean and tidy with a very trendy feel.\n\nUnfortunately PokeCeviche did not live up to my expectations. \n\nFirst and foremost let's talk about the base of the dish, the rice. The lack of sticky sushi rice is most definitely negative points in my book. The matcha white rice just tastes like regular white rice too. If you're gonna go that route you might as well color it green! What really irked me was when I went up to order I could clearly see burnt rice from the previous cooker stacked on top of the new rice. I was given this old rice. The one upside is that at least you can get some variation with their Spanish rice. \n\nFor proteins I had salmon, ahi tuna, and the avocado ceviche scallops. \n\nI actually enjoyed the ceviche scallops but the server clearly had trouble trying pick up an even scoop and gave up on her 3rd try. Yes, she knew she was giving me less than I was supposed to get as evidenced by her trying to scoop up more unsuccessfully. So she just gave what was on the spoon. \n\nI was actually content for the most part as she had a heavy hand when it came to my scoops of salmon and ahi tuna. The fish was fresh and is definitely worth the money. \n\nWhat saddened me was the girl who helped me with the sauces as she did not squeeze enough in. I had the tangy citrus ponzu and the 911 hot hot hot and my fish tasted oh so plain. Which wasn't terrible as I said earlier the fish was fresh and that's key for a good poke moreso than its sauces. \n\nThere's a good variation of toppings and the imitation crab meat is free! I actually quite enjoyed the crab meat salad as the mayo had much more flavor than the raw fish. Comparatively it was a godsend to taste something other than plain rice and plain fish. \n\nIs PokeCeviche bad? I don't know yet. Would I come in to perhaps be disappointed again I honestly don't know. I don't even know how good the sauce is because I couldn't taste it the first time around. At the cost of $15 for the Sumo (large) it's more comparable if not more expensive than other Poke stops that have a better execution.",
"This is the third poke restaurant to open in the area and it brings some interesting mixes into your standard poke combination. They serve bowls with 0 calorie noodle as well as kelp noodle. They also serve several different ceviche mixed with shrimp and fish in them.\n\nI had a \"sumo\" bowl (12.95 dollars?) which is the largest bowl that comes with three bases and 4 scoops of meat. I chose 0 calorie noodle, kelp noodle, and egg whites for my base. The egg whites are a dollar extra but it doesn't say that on their board. I took 2 scoops of salmon, 1 albacore, and 1 fish ceviche.\n\nSeaweed salad and crab meat don't cost extra so that helps with the cost of the bowl. They also had crushed egg yolk and TAKIS as a seasoning. Bruh takis as a seasoning is fire emoji, I prefer it over hot cheetos.\n\nThe kelp noodle had the texture of plastic and something was off about the zero calorie noodle. I like these options but some regular carby noodles would be nice; it's like going to a restaurant and ask for coke and they say \"is diet shasta ok?\" No it's definitely not.\n\nFish was good quality but I came on the second day of it's opening, time will tell if they can keep the quality consistent.\n\nFood 4/5\nService 4.5/5\nValue 3.5/5",
"The menu on the screen was a big vague, but the workers helped clarify the prices and explained the process to me. The portions of meat were appropriate. There's no shame asking them for more scoops of toppings if they cost nothing extra. I had to tell the new worker to give me quite a few more squirts of sauce since they only put a little on the food. Got every sauce put on the meat and the rice. Overall my bowl came out delicious, and surprisingly also smelled really pleasant! I am definitely coming here again.",
"As far as a poke bowl goes, this is pretty damn good. The place is clean and service was fast. Highly recommend the spicy fish ceviche!",
"Here I go again with another review that makes me wish that yelp allowed the food and service to have individual ratings. The staff was friendly and seemed to have been trained well since they just opened and are already doing a good job. The food, on the other hand, made me want to rate the place lower. They don't have sushi rice as a base option (first strike), so I opted for the matcha rice (it was not sticky and tasted like very lightly salted generic rice). I got all of their ceviches except the fish one for my proteins. The ranking: 1) octopus 2) shrimp 3) scallops. That being said they were all kind of bad with the octopus being the only decent one and the scallops being essentially flavorless (the avocado mixed into this one had more flavor than the sauce itself, second strike). The shrimp seemed to have been over-cured in the citrus from its dressing. They have a decent variety of toppings which were fresh when I visited. They put far too much mayo in the crab, and the seaweed salad is not the best I've had but was okay. They have a spicy chili sauce which was not as spicy as I imagined but added some flavor and the ponzu has more yuzu than soy, if you're into that. Overall no strikeout but I'm not likely to go back unless I see an improvement.",
"This place made me extremely nauseous after eating it. I had the medium bowl (which was slightly overpriced at 11.95) with white rice, albacore, salmon, and tuna. The fish tasted and looked like it had been previously frozen and it tasted fishy. I am realistic enough to know that the fish is probably not going to be fresh anywhere in IV but this was barely edible. I got the crab salad as a topping and it was basically a serving of mayonnaise with a little bit of imitation crab thrown in. Overall it was not a good experience. The people were nice but they couldn't make up for the food. I would rather go to Pokirito in IV or make the drive to Pokemee.",
"IV finally has its own poke place, yay! Saves me the trip going all the way to the poke place next to pieology. \n\nI got the regular bowl and that comes with 2 things for your base, 3 proteins and all the toppings you want. What's different about this place than other poke places is that they have some proteins premixed with sauce - I tried their avocado scallop ceviche and it was good! Creamy and tangy. I got salmon and tuna as my other two proteins. I tried the Hawaiian shoyu, I wish there was more sauce, I guess you just need to mix more sauces together when you get to the sauce part. The crab salad was amazing. I noticed in other people's review they didn't like the seaweed salad, but real talk I feel every poke place just buys the Costco seaweed for that, so avoid the seaweed salad and get something else instead. \n\nI saw that they had Takis as a topping? I didn't try that this time, but maybe next time. I kept it simple with furikake and roasted garlic. They have lots of toppings, one being corn, my fave. \n\nThe regular sized bowl was $12ish, average for poke but a little expensive on a college budget for dinner. If I'm feeling bougie and craving fish I would come here again",
"Really didn't enjoy my meal from this place. Here are my reservations: too much rice, not enough protein, bland and flavorless sauces, the ceviche and guacamole looks and tastes store bought, and the imitation crab meat is extra heavy on the mayonnaise. The restaurant is a cool concept but it delivery is just a failure for me. I don't think the owners are passionate about the food they're serving. Don't eat here issa trap.",
"This place is so amazing and cute! All of the employees were so nice and friendly and the food is so great!! Definitely worth the price too (: I got a regular size with two scoops of salmon and one spicy tuna.",
"PokeCeviche starts and ends with a bang! The start-up poke fusion hip restaurant is a must-visit. I personally ordered a medium Sushi Poke. I watched them construct the bowl and was profoundly surprised at the quantity of food in the bowl. After tasting the Sushi Poke, it tastes much as deconstructed Sushi, from a highly rated sushi restaurant. The meats were very fresh and tasty, and anyone who orders a bowl here, whether it be one of their specialties or create-your-own bowls, will not be disappointed in how much money is spent, because whatever they ordered. will. be. worth. every. dollar.\n\nOn a side note, I also ordered their Mango smoothie, and the smoothie does not disappoint. It tastes exquisite, and is a slushee/smoothie combo. That 4 dollars was worth it, for every sip I take. They give you a decent sized cup, somewhat similar to the regular Boba cups from Wake Cup next door.\n\nAll in all, this place is a must-go, and is a breath of fresh air. IV needed a poke place, and PokeCeviche is that place."
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"I went in to watch game six of the world series, and it really was a fun experience. The place is too pack on the weekends to really enjoy, but since this was a Wednesday night, I had quote a bit of space to myself.\n\nThe sports experience was fun. The waitress, Melissa, was very friendly, the wings were tasty and reasonably priced (they have 40 cent wings on Tuesday; that would have been better), and the wait was reasonable.\n\nIf you're OK with a packed house Saturday, Sunday, and Monday night, it's a great place to disappear and enjoy sports on their large television screens. They purport to have wifi, too.",
"My first impression when I walked in: Holy W)(#$*%)( this place is huge. 2nd impression: This place is MEGA corporate. \n\nAlthough our server was very friendly, she seemed just a little behind on all of her tables. The food: I ordered a dozen of the Wild wings, I was expecting some watered down version of buffalo sauce, but I was caught off the guard by the flavor and the heat, good stuff. The buffalo chips came as a nice surprise, crispy on the outside and perfectly moist inside.\n\nThe bad: $6.45 for a large of pint of Stella, way too high. I wouldn't have minded the price so much if the beer tasted decent, but the beer was flat, and clearly they don't do a good job of keep their keg lines clean.\n\nAll in all a good experience, I'll be back when I'm craving wings.",
"New, clean, and tv's everywhere! Great place to go if you are into sports. They had the NFL draft on tonight and had the sound up. You may want to bring a light jacket if you are dressed for the summertime. I was in shorts and a T shirt and froze my butt off.",
"I have a thing for hot sauces. I get a kick out of seeing how spicy I can make my food. At a burrito place I used to frequent in the Washington DC area, they had a whole wall of hot sauces. It wasn't their burritos that I loved so much as trying a dozen different sauces.\n\nWhich of course leads me to BWW. I've avoided reviewing any real chain restaurants, but for the sake of locals who may not have been there, I'll add a quick two cents.\n\nThere are a few things that make me really like this place (probably more than I should):\n1) I dig the variety of aforementioned hot sauces. My favorites are the Asian Zing, the Parmesan Garlic (yes, it sounds nasty on wings, but it's really good), and the Mango Habanero. If I'm feeling like regular old buffalo sauce, I tend to order either the Hot (if I'm eating with someone else who doesn't share my tolerance for spice) or the Wild. The Blazin', which is technically their hottest sauce, and the Medium both simply don't have enough flavor for me.\n2) The specials rock. As others have mentioned, Tuesday is 40 cent wing night, and Thursday is 60 cent wing night. I go on Thursdays, as I'm not a big fan of fighting off the skin and bone by myself. The wings are pretty big (not the tiny nuggets you get at some other places), and most important, I would say the quality of the chicken is very good. If you're interested in trying multiple sauces, the only thing you have to know is that the minimum order on these special nights is 5 wings per sauce. If for some reason you can't come on a special night, I might recommend you try the Tenders. It's obviously the same principle as boneless wings, but with longer strips, and you get fries with it all for $8.99.\n3) There are TVs galore. If there's a big game on, it's probably on one of the TVs, and regardless of where you sit, you can probably see. While the separation of the bar area and the dining room is a little artificial (both are laden with TVs -- in fact, there are probably *MORE* in the dining room than in the bar area), you do at least have a choice.\n4) The BWW satisfaction surveys add extra value. I'd estimate that 1 in 4 times I've been, I've gotten an invitation to take a survey on my receipt. The surveys are quick and painless, and you get a coupon code good for 6 free wings on your next visit (expires two weeks from your original visit). I'm a deal-hound, so this not only appeals to me but also is one thing that keeps me coming in more than I otherwise would.\n5) If you don't feeling like watching a game, a couple of the TVs have trivia and/or Texas Hold 'Em. Your server can give you a handheld device so that you can compete with others in the restaurant or at other locations. I've only done it once, but it was amusing.\n\nI don't have too many complaints. It can get pretty busy, especially during prime-time sports events. This in turn can slow down service. Don't expect that just because it's a bustling place that your food order will arrive two minutes after you order it. That said, the servers have always been friendly and pretty attentive.\n\nPeople tend to bring their kids in, which can be irritating. I realize I'm going to catch flak for this, but cmon, folks. It's a sports bar. Their answer would probably be \"just sit in the bar area and there won't be as many kids,\" which is true, but it's just flat-out nicer in the dining room. I try to tune it out. Even that one time when the two year old picked up mommy's glass of wine and threw it on the floor, shattering it into a million pieces. (Why was the child in reach of the wine? Who drinks wine at a BWW anyway? These are questions for the ages. I saw a dude in there one time eating solo with a bottle of wine. That had some \"wow\" factor. But I digress..)\n\nMy biggest complaint is probably that you get reamed hard on beer prices. If you check out any other bar or restaurant in the Hermitage area, you're going to get a better deal on beer. That said, they do have a large selection (including the Yazoo line, and a current Blue Moon seasonal which is pretty good), and the beers have always been fresh. If you go on wing special nights, when you add it all up together, it turns out to be a pretty good deal.\n\nI dig it. I feel like I shouldn't give 4 stars to a chain, but given that it's Sunday and I'm already planning to go on Thursday, giving BWW less would be criminal.",
"For any of those going to the BWWs in Nashville in the near future do not eat the following:\n1)Thai Curry Sauce\n2)Caribbean Jerk Sauce\n3) Mango Habinero Sauce (no matter how much pressure they put on you)\n\nIF YOU DO EAT THESE ITEMS AND FEEL THE NEED TO THROW UP - DO SO OUTSIDE THE FRONT DOOR AS A WARNING TO ALL PATRONS ABOUT TO EMBARK ON THE SAME DINING ESTABLISHMENT.\n\nI've always been a fan of the restaurant and will probably go again - just don't get these sauces.",
"I have been to around a dozen BW's around the country. This one is one of the better ones.\nSteve at the bar does a great job of taking care of the customers. Jeff the manager does an all around excellent job with both staff and the tv's.\nThe food has always been quick, hot, and high standard.",
"This BWW has become our quick meeting spot, and I have really enjoyed the nights we've spent there. Wings wings wings...that's all my boyfriend wants every Tuesday/Thursday night! The food is standard for BWW, & the servers are good! TRIVA is where it's at!",
"Rough crowd in parking lot on a Sunday afternoon. During football season, expect a full lot.\n\nWe had a party of 16. The wait wasn't too bad, but we had to split our party into 3 tables. They were next to each other (2 booths and a round table). \n\nFood took a while, but when wings are prepared, you hope they're cooked to order and not raw. All orders were correct. Soda station was nearby, so our server, Chris, was super attentive in getting them filled. Chris, server, did really well with separate checks and big party too.\n\nIt was a good experience for a first time visit. Expect to pay $5.70 for a large Blue Moon beer though.",
"Good wings and burgers. A very loud atmosphere makes this a good place for us to eat at when our child is fussy because no one cares about her making noise.",
"Parking is almost always insane, but I'm a sucker for BW3's! They have great wings, beer and Buzztime Tivia. Call me old fashioned but I always have a great time!"
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"I stopped here for a scotch tasting (paired with food) and I was not disappointed. This is a family style grill with all the meals prepared over a real charcoal grill! You simply cannot beat the taste of open flame! Chef Mike actually works here and this restaurant is his pride and joy. They have a full bar and several rotating taps.\n\nThis restaurant is also not loud and obnoxious as you might find at some grills. It is designed so you can keep tabs on the scores of the games, but not have to talk over the television volume. Further, they do not play music at a loud volume; it is quite pleasant to eat here. You definitely don't have to talk loud to one another and you can have good conversation like normal.\n\nAll the food is top notch grade and is prepared and made in-house (the rolls/buns for example are made fresh each day). He uses top grade meat and vegetables and makes sure all the food is complimentary to the dish. This is a must try place and I know you will want to return afterward.",
"We purchased a Groupon a couple months ago for this place because my husband has a small obsession with Prime Rib. We decided to test it out last week on our weekly date night.\n\nLet's just say... we won't be making the 15 minute drive again.\n\nThe service was spotty (had to wait 5+ minutes to ask for dip for our wings and condiments for my burger) and the food was just okay.\n\nI will say the prices are reasonable, and there is big screen TVs to watch the games, but I think there's a lot better food and service to be had around town.\n\nPlus, that weird donkey statue with a man's face (Mike?) in the front is just... creepy.",
"Mike cooks over a giant Weber grill which I just love. I've eaten there several times. The hamburgers taste like the ones I grill on my Weber at home and are a good value. The chicken wings are grilled too with authentic Buffalo wing sauce. The desserts are homemade and I haven't been disappointed. They serve my favorite beers from Sun King too.",
"It's a reasonably priced place with good ambiance featuring Indiana beers and the food is good.\n\nWe had a mushroom bruschetta, Margherita pizza, and chicken salad with poppy seed dressing with a few different beers from Indiana.\n\nAlso, it is on the way home to Lafayette from Indy Airport. There are few choices on this route and we were not disappointed. It is just one exit north of the I-65N/I-465N intersection on I-465.\n\nIt was a little difficult to find (in a small plaza) -- but not if you pay close attention to the street numbers -- Duh-h-h-h!!\n\nI'd like to check it out again.",
"We tried chef mikes in february after reading some positive reviews.They have a nice craft beer selection..\n\n.the food and service were simply awful..and dangerously so !\n\nI told the server we were delighted to find an independant non-smoking restaurant with a fairly creative menu....\n\nooops!First..they were out of shrimp...so we had the grilled chicken wings...server suggested a cream sauce...we prefer a healthier tomato sauce. The wings arrived covered in the sauce and no evidence of grilling. Grilled wings should be crispy with grill marks and a lite smokey flavor. These were mushy because of the sauce...which should have been UNDER the wings...not on top. \n\nI pointed this out to the server who said \" I told you to order the other sauce\"....hmmm...but if the the other sauce is served over the wings...same problem. \n\nWe also ordered a pork dish..and a fish steak of some sort. The fish came out and was obviously bad....it smelled rotten...and tasted worse...the damn fish had spoiled and could very easily make someone very sick.\n\n The server argued with me about the freshness of the fish...finally taking it away. Whispering with some idiot in a chefs outfit and pointing and gesturing in our direction...\n\nwe asked for the check...and were shocked to find the damn fish was still on the bill ! \n\nI am a middle aged well dressed guy with a very young GF.....and a social circle of affluent friends..it should be obvious that Ican afford to eat out often...the type of customer every restaurant should covet so I couldnt believe it when he was arguing about the dreadful fish on the bill...finally agreeing to take it off. \n\nSteer clear of this place..",
"Dropped in for a Sunday buffet while in town for Morher's Day. Waffles and eggs were actually raw. Bacon was tasteless. Fruit was sour. Buffets are tough and I suspect they got in over their heads for the holiday. I probably wouldn't go back the next time we go to Indy. Feels more like a bar and sandwich place at best.",
"I went here with a friend of mine tonight and the door was open... inviting? Yes. Soon to find out the air was not working, not so good! We got seated fairly quickly as it was after the dinner rush and quickly decided on some wine. I could tell it was a little old, but we drank it anyways. We picked the same thing to order, the Bourbon and Chive burger with swiss and hand cut fries. Delish! Loved the burger-could completely tell it was cooked on a charcoal grill and the fries, well, let's just say they were some of the best fries I've had-ever. Completely out of my way to go here, but had to use up a Groupon. If you are looking for a great burger and fries, I would definitely recommend this place. Maybe call to see if the a/c is fixed first!",
"With some refinement, this place could be great, but instead it's just so-so. A/C is still out, so there are fans blowing everywhere (kinda annoying) I ordered the chicken wings with scampi sauce, and they came out topped with onions & red peppers(?) - no sign of butter or garlic anywhere! I also had the birthday special NY Strip, which for the price was a good deal, but because the steak was not seasoned in any way, I had to use steak sauce to give it flavor. There's not enough here to bring me back.",
"In a land far, far away from Columbus, Ohio there was a young man who sought out to find a restuarant to eat dinner at while in Indianapolis. \n\nThis young steward galloped into town and found Chef Mike's Charcoal Grill and has given it four stars. It is a great concept, a blazing charcoal fire with all food cooked over it. \n\nA young lady seated the fine young fellow and asked him which dish he would be wanting to partake in. Upon recommendation by the fair maiden, he settled on the Bourbon and Chive Burger with a cup of Apple French Onion Soup. \n\nThe soup came out and bubbling cheese overrunneth the cup, as it was pierced with a spoon of silver. Flavors blended together with a sweetness of the grilled apples and onions and the hint of charcoal from the grilling made the young lad feel like a king. The sandwich was presented for the lad's approval and he throughly enjoyed the tenderness of the meat and the taste of charcoal again blended with the taste of bourbon and chives. \n\nThe fair maiden made sure to check on the young lad to make sure he needed no assistance in slaying his enemy which was devoured. \n\nAfter paying his fare, the young lad went off into the sunset with hopes to return in the near future and his travels across the land allow.",
"Great burgers but for the price, I don't think we will be back. The restaurant is very outdated and it seems that the AC has been out for over a month. They have industrial sized temporary AC units in there blowing the exhaust out through the roof. Decor is pretty old as is the china. The buger was very good and the people were nice. We used a restaurant.com certificate which I was glad for because this place really isn't worth paying full price for. If I want an expensive burger, I'll just go to red robin. Chili cheese fries weren't very good. if you want a quick simple meal, burger and a beer, and don't feel like dressing up, then this is the place for you. Young couples, avoid this place because its definitly not a place for date night."
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"It's not the most authentic Cuban you're going to find, but that doesn't mean it isn't good. I've been here many times and recommend the mahi cuban, papa rellena appetizer, and dipping the french fries in their \"havana sauce\" although they have several other tasty items on the menu. Prices are also cheap. The best thing is the staff: they are extremely friendly, helpful and make sure you are satisfied with your meal. Good people over here...",
"Great Cuban food!! Almost as good my grandmothers cooking.... Almost! This one of the better Cuban joints in tampa with a great price. I recommend the puerco asado con arroz morros y tostones (roast pork w/ black beans and rice cooked together and fired salted plantains). We will def eat here more often.",
"I ordered the Pan Con Lechon with grilled onions and it was one of the best pork sandwiches i've ever had. Their Havana sauce is great and drizzled with a little hot sauce makes the sandwich even better. Great rice and black beans also. Next time I'd like to try their fried yucca. Do not pass this place up.",
"Great and \"mostly\" authentic Cuban food (this is coming from a Cuban who grew up in Miami and has been desperately missing her \"pan con bistec.\") Good service. Not too expensive. Prefer over La Teresita. Definitely recommend.",
"Not the best Cuban food in the area by any stretch of the imagination, but very inexpensive and close to home, so I like eating here.\n\nThe first time we ate here, I got a Cuban Sandwich, which to my dismay was not served on Cuban bread. The bread was good and \"Cuban-ish,\" but it wasn't freakin' Cuban bread. \n\nThe second time I went, I got the breaded palomilla steak sammich. Wow. What a massive sandwich. They serve it up with onions and \"Havana sauce,\" which I believe is a mixture of mayonaise and ranch dressing. It's good stuff!!! I like tomatoes, so I ask for some on the side to put on the sandwich. I've ordered this sandwich every time that I've been back and have yet to be disappointed.\n\nThe tostones are also good--always nice and fresh. You can tell they don't sit around under a heat lamp, and that they're cooked to order.\n\nCUBAN SANDWICH REPORT CARD:\n\nBread: Not Cuban bread\nHam: Boiled ham / lunch meat\nPork: Pernil Al Horno\nSalami: Yes\nSwiss: Yes\nMustard: Yes\nPickles: Yes\nPressed: Yes\nLettuce/Tomato/Mayo: Upon request\nRating: 2.5 / 5.0",
"I'm a sucker for Cuban food, but for those of us who eat it a lot there are different kinds. There's the more fancy stuff you get at the Columbia, and then there's the more homey stuff you get at Cuban Breezes. It's not that one is \"better\" than the other, just different and still Cuban. \n\nCuban Breezes is a relatively informal lunch and dinner spot in a strip mall. You will not impress your out of town guests by bringing them here. Unless they like Cuban food! :)\n\nThey have all sorts of fried appetizers, from empanadas to ham croquettes and stuffed potato balls with beef. Yes, you read that right. And their specialty is Yucca Fritters, deep fried yucca balls with seasoning (a little spicy) and Havana Sauce (formerly known as Gordos Sauce because the place used to be called Gordos).\n\nThey have all sorts of sandwiches and traditional Cuban entrees, like roast pork and picadillo. Some interesting things to try are the Grouper Cuban Sandwich, the Pan con Croqueta (a ham croquette sandwich) and the Frita Cubana (think slider but with spicy beef). The fried pork chunks are delicious!\n\nInterestingly enough I am not a fan of their black beans. Not sure what it is with their recipe, but it doesn't do it for me. Their arroz moro, on the other hand, is fabulous. It's red beans and rice cooked together. It's a bit messy but delicious. They also have a fantastic arroz con pollo (chicken with rice). Don't forget to order the maduros (sweet fried plantains)!\n\nThis restaurant is most definitely NOT on the approved Weight Watchers list. But if you are in the mood for reasonably priced delicious Cuban food, give Cuban Breezes a shot. I'm a fan!",
"Solid 3.5 stars. \nThe pan con mantequilla was fluffy and yummy. \nThe ropa vieja was good but wasn't served hot enough, some pieces were even a little cold still. I like that it's a menu constant as opposed to a special at La Teresita, but warm it all the way through please!\nJust as the reviews suggested, the moros was a stand-out star. Those little chunks of bacon add so much flavor! Best moros I've ever had. \nOf course I chose maduros as one of my sides. Good but a tiny bit on the dry side.\nWhat I do appreciate about Cuban Breezes is that the grease factor is decreased significantly. It made me feel a lot less guilty about almost devouring my whole plate.",
"Consistently GOOD white-peoples Cuban food, inexpensive & quick! The Breezes's Lechon Asado has never let me down!!",
"I drove by this place for two years before stopping in recently. Since then I have been back 4 times. Each time I leave amazed.\n\nThe food is great. The service is great. The decor is great. I have lived in Tampa my whole life and this is in my top ten for Cuban food. \n\nDo yourself a favor and stop in for a meal. You will be hooked.",
"There are so many more authentic and delicious Cuban places in the Tampa area. Seriously.\n\nBut, for a dependable, fast, and reasonable Cuban-style meal, this place is acceptable. The yucca fries are always crispy!"
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"This place used to be better when I used to go there last year. I don't know if it was just a bad nite tonite but my experience sucked! First off there were more than the usual high schoolers working there,from the customer service desk where they basically ignored me even though I was talking to them right to their face to the group of high schoolers shooting the breeze while working at the checkout. They were more interested in talking about who they were going to fight rather than doing their job at the checkout. I felt like I was grocery shopping at a high school.",
"This is actually a pretty nice store - but the beauty, it turns out, is only skin deep. The prepared foods are not up to the level of nearby competitors. A really nice bakery is marred by poor service - one time, an employee asked me \"Can I help you?\", but before I could answer, a manager told her to go to a different part of the store, leaving me standing there with no one to help me. Twice now I've heard cashiers make inappropriate remarks about male customers. The store doesn't stock a surprising number of national brands. Produce is substandard: I dare you to try to find a banana in the place that isn't either dark green and three days away from edible or so brown and soft that the only thing it's good for is baby food. The Chinese food buffet regularly sells food that's been sitting on the steam table for so long that you risk breaking a tooth if you bite into it. Unless you want to stand in a never-ending line, you have two fish choices: tilapia or salmon. WIth a Genuardi's just down the road - and with Genuardi's now suddenly very competitive on price after years of being grossly overpriced - there doesn't seem to be much reason to shop at Shop Rite anymore.",
"Nothing too crazy, but typically pretty fast checkout lines, they offer some things that the other local Shop Rites don't, the bathrooms are open, and they have a Wine Works right next door so you can cross multiple things off of your list at once.",
"MEH. \n\nPros: -Its really close to my house \n-Its really close to Wine Works \n- The self-checkout lanes are always open and are fast \n\nCons: -Maybe the worst produce of any local market, Target and Wal-Mart included \n\n-The layout is AWFUL. Even as you first enter the store you need to navigate around countless displays by the bakery department. Clear the walkway out! \n\n-The store looks old and tired. Needs a full remodel. \n\n-The seafood and meats look pathetic \n\n-Whole Foods is selling all of their \"organic\" items for the same price or slightly cheaper. \n\n-Could there BE a bigger line at the Deli counter?! \n\n- Their \"wing and rib bar\" Skeeves me the hell out. GROSS. \n\n-The Parking lot SUCKS, and is pretty unsafe to walk or drive in.\n\n\nClean it up Shop Rite.",
"Downgraded to one star. \n\nThey stopped carrying almost all cold medicine. \n\nWhen I didn't see it in the normal spot I went to the courtesy counter hoping for some guidance. I waited for at least 5 minutes while the one person behind the counter helped another employee with something. \n\nI wont be back.",
"Pretty decent for a supermarket especially a Shoprite. \n\nSushi? Check. Chinese food? Check. Salad bar? Check. If you're looking for prepared foods, Shoprite actually has a pretty good selection.\n\nOrganic food? Shoprite does have a whole section. Obviously, not as large as Whole Foods but definitely covers your basics. \n\nOf course, the normal cons apply to this supermarket. Always packed. Parking is a mess.",
"Weve been going to this shop rite even before there was a blockbuster. There was a spaghetti house and a Chinese buffet... We've always liked this grocery store. I think it's pretty nice. Get the groceries I need, people are friendly, prices not too crazy. Also they have a very nice, affordable home delivery program that my mother, who is disabled, uses.",
"Please, please, please build a Wegman's in Marlton! This Shop-Rite has been going down hill rapidly. The service is beyond slow...you need to take a vacation day from work to get a lunchmeat order! The management is completely ill-equipped to adjust for an influx of shoppers...never enough registers open, long wait lines, and cashiers that can't seem to grasp the concept that a gallon of milk will, in fact, smash a bag of potato chips on a conveyer belt. Customer service just doesn't exist in this place, and it doesn't look like it will anytime soon. I'll fight the traffic and make the trek to Wegman's...every register is always open, the cashiers are always pleasant, and my business is appreciated.",
"Ok, there are some things that aren't good. The parking lot is always packed, and the store is often very crowded. The reason, though, is that this store has the best selection! Not only that, but the employees are so nice!!! Customer Service is always helpful, and prompt. My favorite cashiers are Jane, Jean, and Sara.. They are so kind and helpful. The health food section is awesome too! All kinds of gluten free items.. Never had a problem with food freshness, or finding what I'm looking for.",
"Other than the prepares foods always looking so tired from being under the heat lamps so long that even a school cafeteria worker would not serve it: the produce being at the end of their shelf life: employees not likely to vote the store one of the best places to work in NJ; deli and checkout lines that are so slow as to defy modern physics; and a parking lot that appears in my auto insurance policy as reason to cancel my policy...it is a lovely place to shop."
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"Today was my first time at Rose Petals Cafe & Lounge and I had a great experience! Everything from the atmosphere, decor, waitstaff, and especially the food combined to create a really nice outing. I ordered a belgian waffle with crumbled sausage and gouda cheese and was blown away. Very delicious. \n\nI hope this resturant stays around and cannot wait to try their upcoming lunch menu. As a former Obama '12 volunteer I couldn't believe how they retrofited the former Germantown campaign office. They did a very good job.",
"This is a gem: first of all, the coffee was more than good. Had the waffles & my companion had an omelette, which may be the cheapest omelette I've seen in 10 years. Both were nicely done: hot, garnished but not overwhelmed with shrubbery. Service was friendly & accommodating in a thoughtfully decorated space. Best of all, this real food made by real people was really good.",
"I stopped by here for breakfast for the first time today, the experience was outstanding. Everything was perfect from the welcome, decor, menu choices, price and outstanding service. The breakfast menu includes several omelet choices, interesting combinations of waffle selections and French toast options. The coffee is excellent and there are also bakery choices. The service was very attentive and on point. \nCurrently open only for breakfast and lunch beginning October 4th they will serve dinner as well on Friday and Saturday evenings. The location directly across from the Chestnut Hill West train station make this a great spot for commuters.\nHit this spot early as this will soon become a busy brunch spot. Enjoy!!!",
"We have been interested in rose petals since the press release because we live right around the corner. Gtown has been sadly lacking good breakfast spots and rose has certainly filled that niche. \n\nWe had:\n1. Chicken and waffles: the syrup they add is spiced and savory. The chicken is loose meat that is really tasty. \n2. Turkey sausage and sage waffles: the goodies are baked in! Again you can Toss on some syrup and nail the sweet/savory/salty heavenly trio! \n3. Traditional French toast: good portion sized and the scrambled eggs were fluffy. \n\nThe coffee was perfectly brewed. \n\nMy only complaint is that the food could have been a little warmer. \n\nThe seated sitting is well appointed with just enough tables and fresh paint. The kid room looks to be a good idea.",
"Short stack and turkey scrapple was delicious service was impeccable. This is easy breakfast to love we got there early but it was quite crowded when we left, great Sunday breakfast.",
"I recently moved to the area and decided to try this place out after hearing about the good reviews. Well the reviews were right, this place is a gem. The waffles are really good. They even offer whole wheat waffles. The bacon they serve is beef bacon not pork. I never had beef bacon but it taste like pork but more saltier (at least to me). \n\nMy mom ordered the grits and I wanted to order the whole pot. They were soooo good. I'm a grits queen and I know good grits when I taste them and this place hit it right on. The staff is very friendly. They have been open for about a year. Whether you want a place to get a full breakfast, a breakfast pastry or just a cup of coffee (which they use La Colombia) this is the place to come to. I look forward to my next visit.",
"Great coffee, great service, great atmosphere in a slick location. Try the chicken and waffles!",
"Stopped past for breakfast last Sunday..... And ended up hosting my 34th Birthday Party/ Scandal Watch party the following Thursday! The food was GREAT! The service was GREAT! The atmosphere was GREAT! This spot is a gem in the community! Can't wait for dinner service to start!!",
"So glad Rose Petals came to the neighborhood. It's fantastic! I've been twice so far and had waffles both times. Grandma's Love is a plain waffle covered in baked apple slices. Perfectly sweet, not overkill. I think that the apples should be offered as a side for those times when you can't decide between sweet and savory for breakfast. The second time I had a wheat waffle with whipped cream. Delicious. The grits? My God, I wish they came by the bucketful. Perfect La Colombe coffee, too. At first I thought it was a bit cheap to offer only one free refill, but the mugs are basically the size of swimming pools.\nThe staff is also friendly and competent, and the owners even seem to regularly check in with customers. \nAlso, a previous reviewer said they might not bring kids, but there's actually a small play room for kids to hang out while the grown ups hang out. I've brought my infant both times. The first time he slept, the second time he was awake but quietly sat in my lap. I would probably decide to leave with him if he got grumpy though because the place is pretty small and a loud kid would disturb pretty much everyone in there.\nGreat not to have to drive downtown to Sabrina's or Morning Glory for a fantastic brunch. Rose Petals is just as good, if not better (and not quite as pricy... Although the portions aren't quite as obscene, either).",
"There's a new cafe and lounge in my neighborhood of Germantown and I'm really excited! The coffee is good and strong and the menu is very creative. The owners here are quite professional and they make you feel like you're visiting their home and having breakfast is their kitchen.\nThe Cafe & Lounge is very comfy and warm and the decor is very relaxing with the dark wood paneling and the majestic, carved ceiling. They even have a small playroom for children to occupy themselves, giving the adults a break. There's lots of comfortable seats and a coffee bar too.\n The coffee is good and strong it comes with a large mug, the pastries are supplied by Little Jimmie's Bakery (fresh, fresh, fresh & yummy) and the menu contains the usual breakfast items and some of the items have a great gourmet twist to them. Here is some of the food I try out off the menu: The pulled chicken & waffles, delicious fluffy waffles covered with maple infused pulled chicken. Their version of chicken and waffles with no bones to deal with, It has a smoky maple flavor that is so delicious. You could tell they have a chef and not just for breakfast cook here. I also tried the ham and cheese quesadilla waffle which was savory instead of sweet, their was ham, tomatoes, onions, cheese and other Mexican flavors sandwich in two of those delicious waffles. I also had Grandma's Stuffed French toast, lightly battered fluffy French toast stuffed with strawberry preserves and sour cream with fresh strawberries on top. Supporting these delicious dishes were creamy grits, and spicy turkey sausage links and fresh chicken sausage patties. \nThe owners Desmond & Johnya are fantastic hosts and I met the executive chef, Shawn along with my server Jocelyn, made dining at The Rose Petal Cafe a real treat."
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"Stopped by the garden table today- I'm super excited to have this place in my neighborhood. Adorable interior, friendly and attentive staff, and good food. My favorite part was actually the vegetable plate, which had a little bit of everything from their fresh veg, with lots of different textures, flavors and colors, and the dressing was perfect. Excited to try more!",
"My basic levels are bouncing off of the wall. This place is STUNNINGLY beautiful. It matches its vibe perfectly, so props to the interior designers - it's amazing. \n\nThe entrance can be a bit tricky as I wasn't sure where the main entrance was. It's on the right side of the restaurant when looking at it from Mass Ave. We were immediately greeted by the wait staff and they were very friendly the entire time. \n\nI've dined at the BRipp location many times, so I went with just the juice this time as a takeout. A friend ordered food as well. It took about 15+ minutes. \n\nAs always, the juices are amazing and I CANNOT WAIT to have their juice cocktails and to see what their dinner menu will bring. Yes, it is a bit pricier (especially the vegetarian food options considering you can make many of them yourself at home), but it's definitely worth it in my opinion. \n\nLooking for a quick pastry and coffee on your way to work? This place has you covered! \n\nHands down, the perfect addition to Mass Ave. This type of place was much needed and I can't wait to see what's in store!\n\nPros: \n- Interior is beautiful\n- That patio is going to be killer in the warmer weather\n- Perfect location \n- Lots of options for drinks: juices, juice cocktails (coming soon), coffees, kombucha, etc. \n- Lots of healthy and vegetarian options \n- Staff is friendly and helpful \n\nCons: \n- Price can be a bit much",
"Very cool space, inventive menu. Vegetables and other lighter fare absolutely welcome and needed on mass ave amidst all the meat/sauce heavy establishments. Service seems oddly cold for a brand new restaurant, as if they're trying a little too hard to be cool instead of just being welcoming and excited. Croissant was really terrific and layered and flaky. Green garbanzo bowl was tasty, maybe a little too small for the price though. Poached pears on brioche was really nice and subtly flavorful, I wish the toast was toasted more to give a nice deep crunch to the dish. Garden Benedict was solid, eggs were soft boiled rather than poached though. Pretty good coffee.",
"Updating my initial review. I went to a happy hour here last night and the spread was truly legendary. I really loved the coconut noodles and there was an excellent cheese selection. There were still a number of dishes I expected to enjoy but didnt: the caprese fell apart as if the tomatoes had been cooked and one of the salads had a dressing that made my entire mouth curl up from it's sour taste. But the topper of the night was a kumquat pumpkin cake that was one of the best things I've ever put in my mouth! Excited to see more dishes like this.\n \nOriginal review - Garden table is a lovely place to walk into in the morning. It feels both cozy and intimate and fill of energy. I tried a juice flight and was really amazed by the different flavors and our pourover were delicious. On the food side, the menu was definitely unique. We tried the lamb sandwich and the butter chicken. Each cost around $13. The service was excellent.\n\nOn the food: While the flavors were there, it felt like some of the textures weren't quite right. For example, the brother of the butter chicken was pretty thin and the chicken was shredded rather than chunked. But the spices and the berry mix that came with it fused so nicely, if it had been more like it's Indian origin dish (maybe a yogurt to thicken the sauce?) That might have improved it. The lamb sandwich was similar: great flavor but the thick \"naan\" crumbled and the sandwich poured out from all sides. Just made the experience a bit more difficult! All in all, excited to try some more and see what other interesting flavors this team will put together.",
"Glad to welcome this Broadripple original to downtown. They made a great use of the space with killer decor and lots more seating than their other location. Expect lots of fresh, delicious brunchy food, but expect a price tag to match! It can be expensive, especially if you add a juice ($8) to your meal. That being said, all the food is really delicious and interesting. We loved the garden toast and acai bowl on our recent visit. I'd pass on the Holy Mole Latte though, it was not good. Super friendly staff and food you can feel good about, we will be back for sure.",
"A lot of this review is based on concept, which is excellent; great space and very interesting menu. Unlike some foody places, the dishes aren't so small and artistic to be pretentious. Most of the ingredients are familiar or at least, pronounceable, so I give kudos to creativity without pretense. Service is friendly, but can be a bit uniformed; not unusual for a new restaurant.\nThe absence of a fifth star is the result of small failures in my first two visits and in my breakfast choices. Apparently \"choice of meat\" in Ollie's Breakfast doesn't include their precious country ham (ask your server for the country ham pedigree), but the meat lover's quiche was good. My wife raved about her spinach pesto quiche.\nI found out on my second visit that, while Ollie's Breakfast was good, the sausage was bland and the biscuits had been grilled to the opposite of \"fluffy\". Another disappointment was the jam, which contained whole berries, probably blue, which were too hard (and sour) to spread and wanted to roll off the hard biscuit. One, odd failure was not preparing orange juice (they allegedly serve it but it hadn't been prepared) but offering flights of other juices on demand.\nThankfully, the menu is large enough to keep trying to find those dishes that suite my taste while I enjoy the great space.",
"The Broad Ripple location has long been my favorite brunch spot in town, and now I don't even have to get in the car thanks to the new spot on Mass Ave! I must say, the decor and overall setup of the restaurant is much better in this new location too.\n\nAlthough the food was great & decor absolutely adorable, they lost our ticket and we waited nearly an hour to get our food. Things seemed a little disorganized, but that could've just been due to some early stage kinks that still need to be worked out.\n\nI will definitely be back again, and hopefully next time the service will be a bit speedier!",
"I'm obsessed - there is not a place like this downtown. There are easily some pretty unique places to grab food, but back to the basics of just real good for you food is always a gem in itself. \n\nSimple and sweet: Go here for any meal. I cannot define the kind of meal you'll have because the endless options, but you'll enjoy the food/drink/juice you have. Also, you feel like you're just in this wonderful, clean and inviting place. I love it. \n\nThe deets: I met a few friends here for midday meal around noon. We got a table right away and throughly enjoyed our server. She was so relaxed and let us just take it all in for a few. The menu is overwhelming - lots of vegetable names you may not be familiar with or a specific cooking technique for an item. Seriously, just ask about it! They want you to enjoy the food and actually enjoy talking about the delicious meals they are serving. I ordered a matcha latte with the chia pet quinoa bowl, added an egg too! Great decision. I couldn't even finish the entire bowl. I throughly enjoyed the cashew cheese that was smothered on the side of the bowl. It may have been my best lunch decision all week. There were three of us and we went ahead and all three split the avocado toast as well. (Obviously eating our way through this place pretty quickly!) If you are a person that considers this toast 'basic' then you should order this. Garden Table will change you, this toast is the bomb. They add lemon risotto to the plate, spread that on the avocado before taking any bites. The flavors all come together into something I can't really put into words. Just order it, consume it, and then come back with a comment. Being that it was a Monday meal we had lots to catch up on. We ended up spending a good amount of time at the table. The server was so cool about it. Did not make us feel rushed at all! It was nice to just relax and enjoy everything :) \n\nI truly cannot complain about one thing. It was a great way to start the week! One more thing, they have a patio for outdoor seating in the warmer months. I think this is going to be a hit considering not many places have outdoor patios on Mass ave. \n\nNext time: Order the avocado toast before meal and split the chia pet bowl, also add mimosa (they make it with their ownnnn juice, that's a legit mimosa)",
"The wait is over ... this local and fresh brunch paradise is open to the foodie and new scene seekers of mass Ave. the cafe is located in the heart of bars and restaurants of mass Ave making it quite a perfect brunch option. It's hard to decide if the warm welcome of the staff eager or the unique concoctions of juices or the fresh healthy breakfast options are the most powerful. If you want a stylish yet new cafe to enjoy a hearty breakfast and enjoy your company then you guessed it right. For those broad-ripplers this tasty treat is no new scene as the original location is up there. Will be back!",
"It's obnoxious how much I love this place.\n\nPlease, please, please start with a juice flight - THEY ARE AMAZING. Go with some friends and try them all & share!\n\nTheir coffee is incredible (I believe it's Tinker)\n\nI can't talk much about the food because I literally get the Garden Toast with 2 over easy eggs every time. (Because it's incredible) can say I went with my team today and everyone loved what they got - literally everyone was pleased.\n\nThe El Desayuno looked really good and so did the sandwiches \n\nGo here, please. It's amazing."
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"The steaks are decent, but overpriced for the atmosphere. You are going to get a similar experience at Texas Road House for less money. I will say the fresh baked multigrain bread is awesome. I think Weber Grill is better value.",
"This was perhaps my WORST restaurant experience ever.\n\nOur waitress was more interested in flirting with the person at the table next to us than serving anyone else.\n\nI ordered my steak medium, it was served extremely rare. (bloody rare). To top that off, roughly 1/4 of the steak was gristle.\n\nI mentioned to the waitress that the steak was less than average, and she said \"Sorry\"....but that's all.\n\nYet another reason why I seldom visit chain restaurants. I'll not be back.",
"We love LongHorn. They have a great environment that takes Texas Roadhouse to the next level. Food is great. Many options and great service. Love Longhorn.",
"Good steak place. I got Flo's filet with salmon. The little guy got a steak and so did the misses. Our's were all cooked to order, arrived hot and were tasty. This is comparable to Roadhouse but without the wait. I can forgo the peanuts for the more upscale atmosphere.",
"I had a chedder cheese and bacon stuffed filet with grilled asparagus and a wedge salad. It was all delicious... no complaints. \n\nBOTTOM LINE: Cheap, but delicious steak creations. Bravo.",
"We had a gift card and had a seat at the bar on a random Tuesday. \n\nAny drink specials? \n\nNope, they don't do specials. \n\nOh, that must be because they are very exclusive and have unbelievable food. \n\nNope. \n\nThey are just owned by a huge corporate conglomerate and can afford to put the heads of bulls on the wall without serving good food or offering discounts to those coming in on a random Tuesday. \n\nScrew you. \n\nI will only be back if I have a gift card that can't be spent anywhere else.",
"I would usually Never even consider giving 5 stars but only to the Best of the Best of the Best. But for this restaurant I Must make an Exception. I cant say they are the Best of the Best of the Best but they are Damn Good ! I am a long haul trucker and I was passing thru Indianapolis in the winter of 2012. I ate here at this particular Longhorn on Southport. I remember the steak was great, wasnt fabulous, but it was great. And the big main reason I remember my meal even that long ago was for this reason.... Because I left and FORGOT my Debit Card. By the time I realized I didnt have it I was all the way in Wisconsin ! I immediatly called them and they let me speak too the Manager. He had already placed my debit card in the Safe for me. About 4 days later I was able too pass back thru and pick it up. They required me too show ID to prove I was me and once I did the Manager gave it too me. I can honestly tell you these guys have your back. The Food is Awesome too. And its worth it just knowing that you truly have people here whom honestly care about their customers. Go here and give them some business folks. You wont regret it !",
"Came during a late lunch hour. Great service - ask for Dayna, she's attentive and efficient! Food was fresh and hot, very satisfied.",
"Where do I start? Went on a Saturday evening (7:15pm) and the place was empty! To start, my Caesar salad was old (made a few hours before). The dressing completely wilted the salad. Plus, they used romaine tips for a Caesar, ...everyone knows that you should use the heart of romaine. The steaks were warmed over (cooked before)...and the potato was completely dry. Horrendous! Would not recommend this restaurant until management changes!",
"Great service. Ask for Dana. Food was good but nothing special. We had steak and chicken. The steak was a little tough but the chicken was good."
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"I can't even remember how old I was when I started going to Bella Italia...It may have been high school but I don't want to date myself because I think they have been in business for close to 20 years.\n\nBella Italia has everything: pizza, calzones, Sicilian pie, strombolis, sandwiches, salads, burgers, pasta dishes, ziti, lasagna, ravioli,manicotti, hoagies...even Italian ice for dessert. ...all at very reasonable prices. The decor is a little old but the food definitely makes up antiquated ambiance. It is open relatively late hours during the week and on the weekends. They also have domestic and imported beer for purchase.",
"so much better than peace of -pizzza, pizza hut, dominos and all that other stuff (though I do enjoy the fatty garlic butter dippin sauce that papa john's has..)\n\nthis pizza is delish. It's a fun place to hang out, eat a couple slices and just chill.\n\nI was introduced to bella italia by my cuz who's from the area, and I thank him for him sharing where you can get a decent slice on the mainline...",
"By far the best pizza in Lower Merion, other options are good, not great but definitely OK. Place is kid friendly, quick and they have beer which is great.\n\nAvoid going here past 8 on a Thurs, Fri or Sat night because all the Villanova douchebag kids eat here before going across the street to Brownies.",
"meh! why all the fuss about this place. Perhaps nostalgia for people that have been going for years or because for lack of a better place in the immediate area? I wasn't impressed. It was just okay and honestly I felt a bit stingy. Also a bit over priced for what the quality and the portion sizes of most items. The buffalo wings just plain sucked! Over cooked, chewy and a meager squirt of sauce over the top of those chewy little buggers. I asked for blue cheese and clearly the woman helping me would have preferred not to have given it over. I think she would have liked to have charged me for the supposed \"additional\" sauce and the blue cheese dressing, which I think is standard for wings (note the sign at the register stating the .75 for these things and the dressing is from a can anyway). Nice! gotta buy a forty if you want a beer. Can you say up sell! Take a drive and get your moneys worth unless for the sake of convenience in the area you could be okay with the pizza, but might feel a bit ripped off with all the great choices not to far away!",
"Bella Italia is one of those places that you grow to love more every time you go. The pizza was above average the first time I had it, but after going back a few more times it became even more enjoyable. There is definitely character to the place.\nIf you're looking to go to a restaurant that's nice, this is not the place to go. As soon as you walk in they're selling six packs and 40's... not a real classy look. And then if you have to go to the bathroom you have to pay a quarter... not a really classy feel to it.\nAs for the pizza... I feel that the dough's the best part. They also don't add too much cheese on their pizzas, which makes it a lot less greasy then your typical pizza joint.(good thing in my opinion) Pizza's very consistent.\nGreat choice if you just wanna grab a quick meal or a decent six pack.\nI'm a fan",
"Awesome, thin, genuine Italian-style pizza. Worth making a trip to get a taste. They have great mini calzones too. The rest of the menu is okay. Fries change every couple of weeks so sometimes they are great and sometimes it's a waste. \nTakeout recommended over eat-in. I went at least twice a week for 3 years and got the cold shoulder the whole time so don't expect to feel like part of the family.",
"Great place! What a local corner pizzeria should be.\n\nGreat pizza. \nBeer to go.\nPizza is always ready when you call in a takeout order.\n\nIts not fancy, nothing crazy, just great pizza.",
"I say Hands Down, the BEST pizza in all of Philadelphia and the suburbs combined!!!\n\nEverything you could ask for in a slice of pizza! Generously sized, thin-crusted pizza, a little droopy on the ends-just the way I like it. I'm a \"plain\" girl, prefer my pizza with nothing but sauce and cheese. And mmm do they do plain pizza gooood!! You take a bite of this pizza and the cheese just oozes into your mouth in all of it's sumptuous glory strand by strand; in fact, you may need a scissors to cut it (reminiscent of an old I Love Lucy episode w/ William Holden & a plate of spaghetti).\n\nWhat I really love about this place is that I find consistency here. It's not great one day and awful the next, it's always the same, fabulous pizza. It's gotta be the MOZZARELLA GRANDE, the best cheese around. The best pizza places use the best cheese and that's Grande for sure.",
"You can't go wrong with a slice from Bella. I've lived in Ardmore for two years and have tried other pizza in the area. None come close to Bella Italia. The owner works every day and is a nice man. The pizza is no gimmick with a lot of flavor. If you go and eat-in you can usually catch a soccer game on TV. They also have a half decent take out selection of beer too.",
"This place is awesome. Family run business and they run it old school. Pizza is authentic and new york style. They use Grande cheese which is the best you can get. Cheese steaks are amazing too!"
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"GREAT SANDWICHES. AND MILKSHAKES. I like the Occidental Oriental sandwich the best. MMM. It has chicken and peanut sauce and bean sprouts and is SOOO GOOD. The Mocha Madness and Banana milkshakes are also so delish. I was kind of upset with the new location as I found the sandwiches smaller than the original location, but it was still really good.",
"I should give it 5 stars for the caramel milkshake alone. Do not deny yourself the goodness that is the Milk Bar caramel milkshake. I got the veggie sandwich. I forgot what it's called. It was good, but I wish I had made some modifications to it. I deducted a star b/c they don't have any sides other than chips. I wish they had fries or potato salad. The bread they use is really good, too.",
"I really think this is the best sandwich place in New Orleans, hands down. Which obviously says a lot. Since it's a new location expect longer wait times for now but it's definitely worth it! I tried Clooney's Choice with avocado, tomato, roasted red pepper, onion, mozzarella (LOTS), cilantro, lemon mayo (delicious), and instead of chicken I asked for hummus. The ciabatta bread is warm and maintains a slight crunch. A friend of mine said she hates ciabatta bread (WHAAAT?!) because it's too crusty... well it's not crusty like that. It's perfect. \n\nThese sandwiches are gigantic and are probably meant to eat in two different servings BUT they're so amazing I don't think it's possible to stop at half. Maybe that's just my fat kid problem. \n\nOh AND since all the sandwiches cost the same I don't feel like I'm getting totally ripped when I order a sandwich with meat :)\n\nMy only complaint is that they aren't open on Sundays!!",
"{Pleasantly surprised by this much needed Uptown sandwich joint}\n\nThe Carrollton/Riverbend neighborhood has been in desperate need of a sandwich place of this quality for years! The ingredients are fresh/delicious and the specialty sandwich options and creative combinations make it tough to come to a decision and keeps you wanting come back for more. \n\nThe service was pleasant and quick, our group of 6 during lunchtime had no problem getting in and out in 40 minutes. I had the \"Christmas in July\" and for $8.00, the gigantic sandwich could easily be split into two meals. I didn't try a milkshake on my first visit but I am looking forward to going back next week. Welcome to the neighborhood, Milk Bar!",
"I really like sandwiches. I think if I could, I'd eat a sandwich for breakfast, for lunch and for dinner. In fact, sometimes I do. That means that my favorite meal of the day is whenever I can have a sandwich. Milk Bar has lots of tasty and diverse options which means its going to be one of my new favorite places to go in town. \n\nI had the Occidental Oriental which was really well put together. I'm excited to go back and try other options.",
"OMFG ya'll there is a SECOND location of Milk Bar! YES!! Woohoo!! Can you tell I'm excited? I told Lauren and Amelie in person that all they have to do now is just open a Milkbar in Mid-City and I can die a happy lady! \n\nBeing sick for the third week and counting (yes, it sucks) and laying in bed looking at fb, pinterest, LinkedIn, and Yelp was not conducive to getting better when I knew it was beautiful outside (my kind co-worker called to check on me, love my co-workers and my job!). So crazy me looked at the menu courtesy of Yelp, placed a takeout order of a chocolate milkshake (hey I'm lactose intolerant and I don't care, I'll suffer later dammit!), broccoli and cheese soup (which was meh but you get a whole baguette of bread the size of my hand to elbow--holy bread batman!), and the piece de resistance, the \"I Dream of Aubergine\" sandwich. Now hopefully my computer and Yelp will cooperate and I can load up my pictures but you gotta see this to believe it!\n\nI drank my chocolate milkshake on the drive home and greedily wished I ordered two of them (lactose intolerance be dammed! hehe). But that's ok because I kept smelling my sandwich in the trunk of my car. Silly me may have driven a little too quickly, if you heard the woman hacking a lung in a bright red SUV with black shades (Ruby Dee, yes I'm aware I named her after an esteemed African American actress, deal with it!), then that was me. But I inadvertently spilled my soup which could have ended up really bad if it weren't for the fact that sweet Lauren asked me if I wanted a plastic bag for my two paper bags of food. Now I'm a big environmentalist and recycle everything I can get my hands on (for my friends too, and I collect cans for a girlfriend-see Belle Reve fundraiser tomorrow that I'm too sick to go to-fun drag show! who sells them to raise money for field trips for her HIV patients.\n\nNow, back to my review. The second store is conveniently located in the strip mall with Walgreens, China Orchid, Sally's Beauty Supply, Baskin Robbins, Pure (my FAVORITE) fro yo shop-try the Who Dat flavor) etc. The store is much bigger than the one in the original location (near Touro and connected to a bar). Lauren and Amelia were very friendly and had my food ready. I was amazed they said it would be ready in 10 minutes. Heck, I barely had time to change out of my pj's and jump in the car! hehe...and of course I'm turning into my mother and had to wash a few dishes and make my bed before I left. Augh!\n\nLauren and I got into an in-depth discussion of how much we love Milk Bar and have tried practically every sandwich. Even though this location hasn't been open very long she said they already have regulars. I told her I could completely understand since my bestie has been taunting me with how he's eaten there several times this week. Augh! So I got my fix and am happy now.\n\nAll I can say is that when I eat sandwiches I tend to eat vegetarian (don't ask since I'm always down for medium rare filet mignon or a medium rare burger--love that blood). So the \"I Dream of Aubergine\" hit the spot with eggplant, olives, cheese etc. on ciabatta bread. I literally uttered some animalistic sounds as I ate half of my sandwich (like I said my appetite has been diminished from being sick which losing ones appetite and not wanting to eat I've equated to the inner ring of hell from Dante's Inferno but I digress). It was just that damned good. *contented sigh*\n\nHappy Eating ya'll!\n\nAddendum: so I went back the next day (today) and needed my fix. Yes, the first step is admitting you have a problem so here goes. My name is Michelle B. and I plan on eating my way through Milk Bar's menu. I own it!! This time I got the Shirley Valentine with mushrooms, spinach, cheese etc. I kept eating til it hurt. Oh and btw, last night in the middle of the night like a little mouse I are the rest of my sandwich cold over the kitchen sink (so embarrassing!).\n\nI also had to get the chocolate shake (don't judge, I just have away all my Fiber one brownies, caffeine free diet coke, sprite zero, skinny cow chocolate peanut butter bars (do you notice a pattern of chocolate obsession? ;) baby steps!\n\nAnywho, my brother loves the fact that the throw in a little Lagniappe (a chupa chupa lollipop which I'm not big on candy unless it's chocolate but I have friends that love this little delicacy). \n\nAlso spoke to the owner Kevin who is a nice guy, Australian accent I think. His kids all go to Lusher and his daughter and wife work there too! It's a family affair which I love! \n\nWe also talked about how my life would be MUCH easier if he just opened up in Mid-City and we discussed locations. We both agreed on the new strip mall where the Winn-Dixie, Pinkberry, Pei Wei, Five Guys etc will be. So who knows! Imma pray it happens!m",
"This place just opened by my boyfriend's house and I am so excited to have a delicious sandwich shop near by. Went in with a gf for lunch and had Shrimply the Best and a Mocha Milkshake. Yum Yum Yum. I am very excited to go back and eat more!",
"I always take tourist so they can enjoy the atmosphere. They always seem to love it! I'm a taxi driver and love to see the look on the faces of people from places like Kentucky. Umm Umm Good!\nCharles Westbank Cab.",
"I'm one of those people that feel like good service is almost as important as good food. In my opinion, bad service can truly taint your opinion of a place and somehow stays with you long after the delicious meal has digested.\n\nFor this reason, I have a difficult time giving Milk Bar anything more than an A-Ok (3 stars). And truthfully....I teetered between 2 and 3 stars for a long time. Here's my experience....\n\nA friend and I decided to meet there for lunch. I'd received rave reviews and was really looking forward to it. We met up at the Carrollton location and proceeded to get in line to make an order. The woman behind the counter was very cold and \"matter of fact.\" She seemed impatient with me and annoyed that I didn't \"know the drill\" of ordering. I could have slightly understood this reaction if there were anyone in line behind me...but there wasn't. Keep in mind, this was my first visit to Milk Bar. Next time, I'll have the swing of things. But I must say, she put an awful taste in my mouth with her funky attitude. There is nothing I dislike more than being treated like an idiot on my first visit somewhere for not knowing the protocol. It's a wonder anyone goes back.\n\nWell...actually...it isn't. The sandwich I ordered was delicious. I ordered The Psycho and thoroughly enjoyed it! So yummy! Paired with Zapps chips...I was in Heaven.\n\nI'm absolutely going to return to Milk Bar. The sandwich was totally worth it and maybe the woman behind the counter was having a bad day. At least...I hope she was and I won't have poor customer service again. I'll keep y'all posted :)",
"Dear sandwich gods\nThank you for bringing a second milk bar location within walking distance from my house. My friend and I both had all veggie sandwiches and literally could not stop ourselves from moaning out of sheer joy with each bite. It was packed during lunch not sure how it would work trying tk eat inside but we called ours in at 1 on a weekday and they were ready in 15 minutes. One sandwich is huge. Can't wait to try a milkshake."
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"The newly renovated restaurant looks amazing. Had the beef burger, was really delicious. Also try the banana bread pudding with Walnut ice cream. Highly recommended.",
"The food was excellent. You can really taste the farm to table concept.\n\nAte brunch here their opening weekend on 8/4/2013. Luckily I had no wait to get seated at a table for two around 11:30 because throughout our stay the restaurant filled and customers were told of a 45 minute wait. They seem to take reservations online and I think it might help if you plan to come with a large group (larger than 6 people).\n\nWait staff was attentive though a little aloof (maybe opening weekend jitters?).\n\nI tired the Chicken n' Biscuits. Fresh flaky house made biscuit topped with sausage gravy, with hand battered tender fried chicken, finished with a farm fresh egg. Everything was top notch. I haven't has sausage gravy like this since I lived in North Carolina. Egg was perfectly cooked with a slightly runny yolk. The chicken, though a smaller portion than I expected, was the ideal size for this meal. The breading was nicely seasoned and the chicken fork tender. The dish, including the roasted potato side dish, was perfectly so seasoned that no additional salt or pepper was needed. \n\nWith coffee and large orange juice the bill was 15.00 before taxes and tip. Money well spent. Credit cards accepted. \n\nMy only complaint is that they didn't seem to have air-conditioning, or they chose not to turn it on, and the restaurant's temperature was a bit uncomfortable for me especially after my second cup of coffee.",
"So my original review was 5 stars but I've decided 4 after thinking it through. Overall, I am very excited to try RX again. For dinner, I'll stick to wine but I'll give the infusions another go during Brunch time. I was very impressed with the staffs ability to produce such high quality food during this busy opening week.\n\nPositives:\n- I really like the new decor, it feels much more comforting than Rimedios.\n- All the food was excellent, seasoned well and quick to come out.\n- The menu was simple and with just enough variety to satisfy different palates\n- The food seemed very fresh\n- The portions were either perfect or very generous. I felt I got enough of any one dish.\n\nDownsides:\n- The infusions were a good idea but much too heavy for drinks with dinner, I'd recommend bringing wine instead. I'm sure the current offering of infusions are better for brunch.\n- I thought the Mac and Cheese pasta, though very well seasoned seasoned and delicious, seemed to be made with a low quality \"Barilla\"-esque non-macaroni penne? noodle. I'd still recommend the pasta.\n- The plating for some of the dishes seemed off. Huge plates for the fried pickles and bread appetizers. Relatedly, I though the huge wooden planks for the salads make them messy to eat",
"We have been excited ever since we first saw the renovations start. The work they've done on the interior were great, and the place has a nice homey feel. \n\nThe infusions are delicious, whether you BYO booze to put in them or not. The service was friendly, though perhaps needs a bit more practice. First we saw our food taken to another table and tried to call out when it was being taken back to the kitchen but weren't heard (or ignored). After we were finished with dessert a server came out with two plates of dinner (not ours! we were well passed full). It's a new business though and I'm sure they can work that out. \n\nThe food was delicious. The fried pickles were much lighter than expected and have more of a tempura like battering than I'm used to. They were delicious, just unexpected. The steak and scallop entrees were both delicious (though I think a little less pork belly on the scallops would be a good idea- that's just personal taste though). All the portions are quiet big, we wouldn't have minded a slightly smaller (slightly cheaper) entree. And the banana bread in a mason jar was as adorable as it was tasty.\n\nOne thing I will say, and this is less a complaint than a suggestion to help the owners because we really want them to stay: for a restaurant that bills itself on locally sourced ingredients they could talk up a bit more where their ingredients come from. Notes next to dishes, an explanation on the back of the menu, servers trained to give a spiel about farm-to-table-ness, etc. Farm to table is great as a concept, but without a discussion of sourcing can feel like an empty phrase.\n\nDefinitely plan on going again and hope to work our way through the menu.",
"This place is a great addition to the neighborhood. Tasty, fresh food at reasonable prices and a very friendly team of staff. \n\nBecause this place is BYO, they offer a list of delicious \"infusions.\" I recommend bringing a bottle of vodka (or gin) and mixing your own cocktails. We got a pitcher of bloody marys on Sunday, and they were delicious.\n\nNow, go support them!",
"I have been in and out of West Philly since about 2008, so I have seen this building in it's last 3 (..3 1/2) incarnations. RX was bangin'. RX under the second owners was meh. Il Rimedio was pretentious, overly expensive and honestly not that great. I am really happy about The Farmacy for a number of reasons:\n\n1. Local/Farm to Table/Organic/All that Good Stuff\n2. No Pretense\n3. TASTY breakfast potatoes... seriously. New potatoes with crispy skins. SO GOOD.\n4. The ambiance is super cute. I love the new paint job and all of the foliage. It also seems like they fit more tables in there than RX and Rimedio... but it's not cramped at all. Just an excellent use of space.\n5. I love supporting businesses in the 'hood. If it were up to me, I'd never venture east of the Schuylkill.\n\nThe fiance and I had a mid-week Brunch there last week when I was on vacation. We were the only people in there (it was 11:30am on a Wednesday, most people have jobs I suppose) but we felt welcomed and very well tended to.\n\nCoffee was decent and quickly refilled, which seriously my fave part about a brunch. I had the Eggs Benny, which was solid - yolks were fantastically runny. But those potatoes really blew my mind. The man had the omelet of the day- which I think was cheddar and kale. He loved it - said the cheddar was delicious. Service was friendly and efficient.\n\nIt's super nice to have a nice brunch spot around the corner from my house. We will certainly have to check it out for dinner sometime soon. They have these great sounding artisan mixers on their menu. I'd love to bring a bottle, some friends and make of a night out of it!",
"Great food very nice wait staff.\nSo I arrived just as they were finishing up for the day , and the owner and chef welcomed me to come in and eat. I had the eggs benedict with potato wedges. Excellent flavor just the right amount od hollandaise sauce, eggs were cooked to perfection.. Served on a toasted english muffin with a bed of steamed spinach and sauteedred onions. I asked the chef to leave out the meat, which was not a problem. I had the blueberry limeaid fusion, which was very good but a bit to tart for my taste. Over all it was a great dining experience and my 2nd time there. I will be going back again. Worth the trip across the bridge.",
"Based on my first meal here, I'm a fan. Seating was prompt, service was friendly, and the food was very good. I started with a spinach salad with beets, corn and peppers; while I'm not generally enthusiastic about corn, its sweetness and crunch complemented the other sweet veggies well. Also, the cherry tomatoes were sliced, which is unfortunately often not the case. Overall, a well-made and attractively presented salad and an auspicious start to the dining experience.\n\nI followed up with the eggs florentine, about which there's not much to say: they were good. The eggs were cooked right and, more importantly, so was the kale: it was neither cooked to death nor rough and raw. And yes, as others have pointed out, the breakfast potatoes were delicious and perfect for scraping up yolk.\n\nI hope this place finds its customers and survives, because I look forward to returning and exploring the menu further.",
"I am so thrilled this place is here.\n\nWent a little over a week ago. The interior decor is great - I love the colors, seating is appropriate, and it's going to be a nice, bright place come winter-time! The food was delicious - we had the bread and butter, and for entrees the porkchop (carrots were AMAZING) and the half chicken. We split a mason jar banana bread dessert. The food is simple, nothing too adventurous, but everything was PERFECTLY prepared. Also that walnut ice cream, omg. OMG. Give it to me every day.\n\nIt's a BYOB, and we didn't bring our own, but tried the infusions. They were good, but expensive, and in the future, we'll probably just bring our own alcoholic beverages. Almost everyone in the restaurant had a bottle of wine.\n\nService was great and so are the prices.\n\nPLEASE PLEASE PLEASE frequent this place. I so very much want it to survive. Can't wait to try the burgers everyone is raving about! They looked incredible!",
"Had a great dinner here the other night! The renovated space was much more warm and welcoming than Remedio. Service was excellent; very friendly and attentive staff.\n\nFood wise: The bread and butter appetizer was quite nice with tomato focaccia and a nice savory butter. The Chicken Confit Salad was a good choice for a meal on the lighter side; loved the pistachios and understated dressing. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the burger was GREAT. Loved all the components. The BBQ sauce on the burger was really delicious, but if you like more of a pure burger experience, I would recommend getting the sauce on the side as it was very flavorful. Last, but definitely not least, the french fries were amazing; they were nice and thick, but still perfectly crunchy. \n\nOverall, a friendly, comfortable place with great tasting food at reasonable prices. Don't forget it's BYO, too!"
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"Was here last night (9/12/2013) for the soft opening with high expectations based off my love for the Stone Rose, Bar Lucca's sister restaurant in Conshohocken. My expectations were exceeded.\n\nThe transformation from Totaro's (previously at this location) to Bar Lucca is incredible. The ambiance, decor and attention to detail with all the finishing touches was something you would expect in Center City not necessarily in Conshohocken. From the bar tops to the bathrooms, everything seemed of the utmost quality in finish. There are some really cool seating areas throughout the bar including:\n\n- Bar top seating with an open view into the kitchen where you can actually see the chefs at work; including their custom made wood-fired brick oven.\n- Open window/door seating on the patio for when the weather is nice.\n- A large 'tasting room' in the back with what looks like private seating for at least 12.\n\nSince it was a soft opening they only had their pizza and appetizers available - which happened to be free for the night so I can't comment on prices - but looking at the menu seemed on par with the type of restaurant.\n\nThe pizza was excellent - I would compare it in size/crust to something like Barbuzzo - Thin/Crispy, just the way I like it. I would highly recommend the prosciutto pizza and the pizza with the chili's with oil (though hopefully you're okay with spicy). \n\nAs for apps, the meatball appetizer was terrific as was the thin sliced sirloin (it is seared in the brick oven for something like 30 seconds). Both were cooked to perfection. \n\nThe service was very good for just being opened and I would imagine it only get better and better as the staff gets more and more comfortable. \n\nCan't wait to go back and try the full menu!",
"This just opened up, so naturally I was curious about it. \n\nThe food here is amazing. Let me be clear, it's tough to beat the quality of food and how it's prepared. Also the vibe and prices were good.\n\nThe service on the other hand, left a lot to be desired. They only brought bread after we placed a food order. We were waiting for a third member but had drinks ordered. Initially, while waiting for the rest of the party the waitstaff checked in almost too much. However, once our party was complete and we were ready to order, they took quite awhile to come get our order. \n\nSecondly, we asked for all plates to come at once, three appetizers being shared as a meal between the two ladies and one entree. One app came, then a few minutes later the main course and two apps, one app completely wrong. \n\nIt sat on our table for a few minutes before we received attention and informed them of the mistake. It took at least 5 minutes before someone came over, did NOT apologize for the mix up and simply asked if we still wanted it. No offer for a comp or to keep the mistaken item. Either the staff was fed or someone got our leftovers. \n\nThe cheese board we ordered was high quality, but all three were similar style, all three were stinky. Not much variety and barely any bread to go with it, 2 little pieces. We had to use the table's free bread. Disappointing for the price.\n\nThe duck I ordered was great, but it needed a steak knife to cut, not the standard butter knife provided. Portion was good.\n\nThe strawberry prosciutto was perfect, but a small portion. The meatballs came as 3 and were slightly overcooked, may have not had enough time to sit after cooking to re soak the juices. They were seared on the outside and tough inside. Perhaps they were rushed due to the mistake.\n\nFor the price, it's great. I'd wait a few weeks until the staff has gotten into the rhythm of things before coming here. I will come here again eventually because the chef knows what they are doing.",
"My boyfriend and I absolutely loved the menu and vibe at Bar Lucca. The food is out of this world delicous and fresh fresh fresh! We sat at the pizza bar and decided we would sit there every time we go back, which we will, many times. The guys making the pizzas were really friendly and seemed genuinely happy to be working here as did all of the ktichen staff. From the pizza bar you see the behind the scenes of the restaurant and more than once the kitchen staff were dancing and laughing having a good time. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. It was great to see people who actually enjoy what they're doing!\n\nThe Margarita pizza was made right before our eyes and was oh so delicious, the perfect blend of cheese, sauce and basil. The best part for me was the crust that was sprinkled with garlic, I usually leave pizza crust behind but it was too good to not eat. We also had the fettucine which again was delicous, I think it was our favorite dish of the night. Initially we weren't sure about the pine nuts, but it gave the pasta a little crunch witht eh rich cream pesto sauce which was nice. Last, for dessert... we had... the clams. I cant even describe the flavors of the broth and boy was there plenty of it! After we had eaten all of the clams my boyfriend and I ate the broth like a soup with our spoons and dipping bread.\n\nGo! Try Bar Lucca, you won't be disappointed!\n\n*Update* 2 days later we went back! We couldnt resist, this time we ordered the purple potato soup, which didnt have as much flavor as i had hoped it would but the fortes pizza made up for it. TALK about FLAVOR dear lord it was packed with it, the sour from the pickled onions, spiciness of the chiles and the richness of the gorgonzola cheese all went so well together piled onto that delicious crust. It was very spicy but a good spicy, the kind you cant get enough of and keep going back for more.",
"Went last night. Huge fan of Stone Rose and Italian food so very excited about this place. Amazing food! They say it's tapas style but for me it's more like traditional italian style where one person can easilly eat and app, pasta and entree. Good portions and fair prices. The arugula salad was one of the best salads I've ever eaten. And the fresh pappardelle was perfect. Also amazing pizzas.\n\nOnly problem was the service. They were very slow bringing drinks (we would watch the drinks sitting at the bar waiting to be picked up for 10 minutes) and one of our pizzas was too burnt and they seemed a little annoyed to take it back. They just opened so I'm happy to give them the benefit of the doubt that they'll improve. I can't wait to go back and try more stuff!",
"We came strictly for the pizza and we're not disappointed, it was fantastic. Mortadella and prosciutto pizzas were fresh and made with only a few simple ingredients. There was nothing fancy about this pizza, it's a bit rustic, the way it should be. The pizza was clearly done at a very high temperature in a wood burning oven, as the crust was beautifully charred. As for toppings, they were used sparingly, so all could be tasted without being overwhelming and sloppy like other local pizzerias.\n\nWe've always loved the pizza at Pepperocini, but this has upped the ante in Conshy. Will be back the next time I crave pizza that's done right.",
"We ate here last night with a group of 6. We were very eager for our first visit to this new restaurant. I'm a big fan of the owners other restaurant in town The Stone Rose. Bar Lucca did not disappoint.\n\nThe newly renovated building looked great and has large sliding windows that were open out front. Should be a nice spot for happy hour.\n\nThis is a small dish style restaurant that and is perfect for sharing many different items. We started with a Pherro salad, arugula salad as well as stuffed meatballs. Can't go wrong with the meatballs. They come out in servings of 3 - so we ordered 3 plates of the meatballs.\n\nNext up we ordered 2 pizzas. The thin crust was perfect and had that nice wood burning oven taste. Can't remember which two we had but they were both good.\n\nWe then had a couple of the pasta dishes - pappardelle and also fettuccine. I'm Italian and very picky when I eat pasta. This was absolutely homemade and was melt in your mouth perfect. Can't wait to try the other pastas!\n\nLast dishes included veal risotto, duck, and the steak. All were good but the veal risotto was definitely my favorite.\n\nIt sounds like we ordered a lot but it was actually perfect for our group of 6. I did save some room for desert and had the Nutella donuts. Wow - it was awesome. Basically it is a bowl of donut balls that I think are fried and served warm. When you bite into the donut it is filled with chocolate Nutella. Oh my!\n\nCan't wait to get back for more!",
"My boyfriend and I decided to try this place out since it's new and we had heard good things. We were not disappointed.\n\nOur waitress was great, very attentive about drinks and checking that we liked everything but not annoying.\n\nWe were hungry so we ordered 5 things all to share. We had clams, strawberry and prosciutto salad, bone marrow bruschetta, pappardelle with wild boar ragu and prosciutto pizza. All of them were delicious! My favorite was the the strawberry prosciutto salad and the pizza. The food was simple, fresh and well done. The timing of all the plates was also good we didn't have to wait for a long time but didn't feel rushed.\n\nThe only reason I took one star off was that it was a really busy night at the bar and as a result it was SO loud. We had to speak pretty loud to hear each other and our poor waitress, who was tall, had to bend down all the way to the table to hear what we were saying.",
"The Ambiance is great ....it deserves 5stars. Attractive hip decor & patio. Great spot on a beautiful day! Heaters would be a wise investment to make patio more inviting at night & draw a crowd thru fall. Note...the Bar area is Loud. If looking for a quiet dinner this is not your place. \nThe food, however, is hit or miss and a 3 rating on overall dining experience. 4 of us dined and all agree....good but not great ! Stick to Pasta (bucatini was yummy) & skip the pizza. The flavor of toppings were fresh & had potential to be delish but ruined by the crust....horrible! Barely edible, to soft, heavy soot present & other than the heavy taste of oven ashes ...flavorless! Very disappointing! Great Beer Selection but the Wine by the Glass menu needs a redo. Never had a bad Tempranillo or Pinot at $10 a glass until tonight. Sangiovese was slightly better but all flat, flavorless & barely drinkable.\nThe service fair....waiter was good but the bar was backed up & most dishes done before wine arrived. Food Runners were very confused & approached wrong table several times. Worth another try with hope it improves as it is new.",
"Props to Brian Pieri again. What a great spot to sample simple Italian rustic treats. We had a party of 6. Every food item served was perfect. And by the way the setting and decor awesome. Great job to all.\n\nNick d.",
"Dined there on Saturday evening with a party of 4. The space is great and quite a facelift from the former establishment. The food overall was phenomenal. \n\nStarters were:\nArugula salad (super spicy dressing which is weird for a salad and two of my diners couldn't even eat it) \nMeatballs (I thought they were ok but I am very picky when it comes to homemade meatballs)\nMargherita Pizza (very fresh and tasty but super thin crust and just wasn't overly exciting to me)\n\nMain dishes were the start of the night! We had:\nBucatini (amazing fresh pasta and the sauce was divine, perfectly balanced with bacon and hot peppers)\nSea Bass (amazing and parsnip puree was divine)\nDuck (delicious, although the leg was hard to eat and not my fav part of the bird)\nVeal Risotto (melts in your mouth phenomenal)\n\nThe one downside was the service which still needs the kinks to be worked out. We were told it was tapas style which is a bit weird given the menu but we were up for it. Put in our order and the first thing to come out were our 4 entrees, followed up in 1 minute by the salad and meatballs. So it was not the relaxed, progressive meal you expect with tapas but rather everything served at once. We then waited about a half hour for our pizza and were long done everything else. When we finally asked about it, they had forgotten to bring it out. So quickly made another and took it off the bill which was nice. \n\nFor dessert had the nutella doughnuts which were amazing and the perfect little treat to end the meal. \n\nAll in all, loved the food- much better than Stonerose in my opinion and will be back!"
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"Domilises is an institution. High Life on tap for less than 2 bux, served in a goblet while you wait for your poboy. I'm a nut for the barbeque beef, which is only available on wednesday and saturday. The oyster poboy was once the best in the city according to a poster on the wall (with the honor highlighted). This is a good place to go with two friends and get three sandwiches to split. Viva Domilise. A family-run place, make sure there's not an LSU game on or you'll have quite a wait.",
"Where to start? This place raised me and most of my friends. Mama Domilise still pinches me on the cheek when I go in. Nicest people in the world, best po-boys in New Orleans hands down. Worth particular mention are the shrimp, oyster, and shrimp/oyster \"half & half\". Get the hot sauce that they put on behind the counter - I don't know what it is, but it ads a flavor that you can get nowhere else. It was almost twenty years before I could tear myself away from those two po-boys to try anything else but one day on a lark I ordered the cheeseburger po-boy with everything. It was a revelation. It came stock with chili, hot sauce, and grilled onions making it the kind of drip-to-the-elbow mess that you might only want to consume alone or in the company of good friends. Basically, it is the finest cheeseburger I have ever had.\r\n\r\nLet me back up the preceding review regarding the beer. I would never order so trashy a beer as Miller outside of this establishment, but served here nothing could hope to compliment your sandwich better. Dirt cheap - a buck and change. Served in a healthy sized thick glass goblet that Ray, the bartender, pulls out of a deep freezer and fills from a clean tap. A thin layer of ice forms between the beer and the glass that slowly peels away from the chalice and drifts upwards through the beer as you eat your meal - an elegant visual that attests at a glance to the perfection of your beer's preparation and temperature.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nPost-Katrina Update: Open for business / Feels basically the same",
"My favorite New Orleans food. Full stop.\n\nIn 2005, just after Katrina hit, NPR sent a reporter to assess how the city was doing, and the big scoop was that Domilise's was okay. I felt guilty knowing that during that horrible aftermath, my first thought was always about Domilise's, but that report showed I was not alone. People love Domilise's that much!\n\nIf you're new, get the shrimp. That is the Platonic ideal of a po-boy, made with untoasted Leidenheimer bread and served on a paper plate.",
"This is the first place that I ever had a poboy and it ruined me for life. This place has the best poboys in the city, and (luckily) it isn't the kind of place tourists go. This family-run joint has been open for decades and everytime we go in my Daddy tells me about how he went on a few dates with one of the ladies (who still works there) 30 years ago.",
"I had a dream about Domilise's last night - the catfish po-boy, the shrimp po-boy, a side of gravy, and the Miller on draft in the frozen chalice mug. The last time I visited NO I was there for 4 days for a wedding, and went to Domilice's 3 times. If that's not enough of a testament then I don't know what is. I also introduced my fiancee to the place, and she brings it up all the time now. You just can't get a better po-boy anywhere, and the ambiance is killer. It's something you feel when you're there, mowing down a roast beef, gravy dripping down your chin, slurping your Miller, and checking out pictures of Peyton on the walls. Sure there are great po-boys in other locales (I actually found a place the last time I was in Houma), but nothing matches this spot in overall appeal.\n\nDamn, I wish I weren't 2300 miles away! There just isn't good NO style cuisine out here in SF - no cajun, no creole, no po-boys... nothing. There are a couple of posers, like Cajun Pacific or PJ's, but nothing solid. I would kill for a good bowl of gumbo and a po-boy.",
"If I ever somehow find myself on death row, for my last meal I will request a half and half (shrimp and oyster) Poboy PLUS a smoked sausage Poboy and a couple cold beers from Domilise's. I will die disgustingly full and happy with sloppy mustard sauce all over my hands and face... My only regret will be missing one last trip to Domilise's in person for the amazing atmosphere that just drips New Orleans neighborhood joint.",
"When my mouth waters for a Shrimp Po Boy I go to Domilise's. When my brother comes back to New Orleans to visit he always goes to Domilse's. I've haven't bothered to make out a will yet, but since I've trained my kids how to find Domilise's I know that if I die they'll at least be able to find good food. Who's got time to fill out paperwork? I smell home cookin....",
"I can't remember a time when I didn't have a Domilises poboy in my hand while in New Orleans. My father grew up here, and whenever the extended family gathers (at least once a year), this is everyone's first stop from the airport to load up on this goodness. When the levee broke, my father's primary concern was whether or not Miss Dot was OK. And this is the first place he wanted to come upon his return post-hurricane.\n\nI love bringing newbies in here...\"is this someone's rec room?\" Oh, but there's nothing better than their oysters (dressed) on that incomporable french bread, with just a little hot sauce on top. If you bring someone without the seafood jones, have them try the roast beef.",
"Best Po'Boys you can get. They are closed two days of the week currently. The sign out front is gone, but let me tell you those folks can make a killer sandwhich. We went with four people, got four larges, had them cut four ways and we all got to try a bit of the good stuff. Oyster Po'Boy, Shrimp Po'Boy, Roast Beef Po'Boy (MmmMm with gravy) and the Hot Sausage Po'Boy. With their cheap bottled and draft beers you cant go wrong. If you come in there though, dont grab a table when you are 20 minutes away it just makes it a pain for people in front of you to eat. \n\n:)",
"mmmmmmmm.... good enough to go twice (or more!) in a week - even if you're only in nola for week...\ni would have to say that i liked the oyster po'boy the best of the four i've tried, although all of them were awesome (shrimp, roast beef, hot sausage). you just have to get them fully dressed, too. cheap beers, friendly staff, and the obligatory barq's in a glass bottle... i especially liked the convenient sink to wash off after you eat, because, boy, do you need it!\ni'd recommend going on a less busy day though (not saturday) for shorter lines, better fried anything, and easier seating."
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"Nice selection of pizzas. Got the meatball and ricotta pie. However, my pie was blistered black on the bottom and sides. Even the meatballs were charred. I thought this was some kind of mistake until I looked at the pizzas at the table next to me. Same thing. Apparently, this is what they do. Not to my taste. The burnt crust gives an awful bitter taste to the pizza, not to mention ups the carcinogen levels. I'll stick to pizza from a wood burning oven, at least, they have better control of the pizza temperature. Staff are very friendly though.",
"Delicious pizza! I always order my pizza well done so I figured I'd like this place; I was wrong...I loved it!\n\nThe pizza has the texture of a true, authentic pizza that I haven't seen duplicated outside of Italy too often. \n\nService is pleasant, fast, and attentive.",
"Good food and service. Husband and I had the sausage and broccoli rabe pizza which was very good. It had a good balance of flavors and the broccoli rabe was perfectly done. Ours was not overly burnt and had a good crispiness to the crust. A large pie feeds 2 hungry people with some left to take home. Yum! We'll be back\n\nThere is also a tv at the bar and a tv outside for those who are waiting.",
"This place was a great change from typical pizza places. With a party of six on a Saturday night, I was shocked that we did not have to wait too long for a table. Wait service was awesome (Joey S.) and very attentive. The greatest surprise was the ribs and wings - amazingly good. You must try it when there. We also shared eggplant pizza and one with arugula - excellent. Dolup of ricotta accompanying the meatballs were a nice touch. Definitely go back again.",
"This is the type of pizza I like - thin and crispy. The pizza was good. We had the one with eggplant. I think the sausage might have been a better choice. The salad was fresh and crisp - and there was plenty. I tried their wings which are cooked in the coal oven. They were interesting. Not a cheap pizza dinner but worth trying. I don't think pizza places with large screen TV and no draft beer deserve more than 3 stars.",
"Yum, it's hard to find a good thin crust pizza in the burbs. This place may be a chain but it's just what the Philly suburb's orderd. Nice place to go to meet a friend or grab a drink and some pizza after work. We had the ricotta, sausage and hot pepper pie. It was delish. Yes, they're pizza's come out somewhat charred on the bottom but it's posted in big letters on the wall that their pizza's are \"well done\". It's a trademark of a good Coal Fired pizza and give the pizza nice character and flavor suprisingly. Know this beforehand if it's not your cup of tea.\n\nAnother pleasant suprise on their menu- the wings.They are oven roasted and covered in a nice array of seasonings. They come out over a bed of flatbread and carmelized onions that also add flavor. No bbq sauce on these guys which I love.\n\nI would definitely return to Anthony's. Nice casual place to grab a good thin crust pie and drink or even bring the family. Service was prompt and friendly.",
"Let me preface my review by saying that I like well-salted foods, and that we like sausage pizza.\n\nWe started with a small order of the baked wings based on one of the reviews here. Eaten solo, they were hot, crispy, salty, and rosemary-y. Crispy like they might as well have been deep fried. I wasn't into them. Eaten with the onions, they were pretty good, though. So if you don't like thick caramelized onions, you should know that the wings were really better with them.\n\nWe had the large, 1/2 broccoli rabe + sausage, and 1/2 sausage + meatballs + sweet peppers + ricotta. Salty, salty, salty. I normally eat 3-4 pieces and I toyed with stopping after 1.5, but I finished it. The meats just blended together into saltiness and the oily salty broccoli was no break for the mouth; might as well have been another meat! The sausage had no defining spice, and the meatballs were just sortof balls of mashed meat. Again, no defining spice other than overwhelming salt. We like much more sauce (there was basically a thin reddish smear that added no tomato flavor), and even though DH loves ricotta, he thought it added to the saltiness. The pizza was covered in toppings, which usually is a good thing, but it was just torture to eat all of it. I did like the crust, which was just chewy enough and not cracker-thin, but it was hard to get the flavor of the big black char bubbles out of your mouth once you ate one.\n\nWe kept comparing it (each of us, in our heads) to the delicious Peace a Pizza Battuto we ordered last week (Pesto, mozzarella cheese, fennel sausage, plum tomatoes and basil) that we housed. I'll go there in the future and we will not be back to Anthony's.\n\nAs a finale, DH and I and our 4 y.o. were all in the bathroom within 30 minutes of arriving home. We both still feel salty bloated sick.",
"Some other reviewers have commented about the saltiness of the pizza... this is true, you'll definitely be thirsty for the next 16 hours afterward. But I don't think the salt taste is overwhelming, and overall the pizzas are quite yummy... with wonderful toppings! It is thin crust and slightly burnt, but that is just a style that some people prefer (myself included). The service is typically very prompt, friendly, and attentive. The noise level is a little high... not a great place if you want to focus on the conversation, and/or if you have older folks as company.",
"Honestly would probably give this place a 2.5 but since I love the decor I'll bump it up to 3. I like the old black and white photos on the walls. (And the pictures of Clooney, Pitt, and Depp in the bathroom!)\n\nThey have signs up around the restaurant saying WARNING: PIZZA IS WELL DONE! In other words... your pizza will be burnt to a crisp. Not really my thing, yet surprisingly yummy. It's thin crust so burning it is probably a good thing. Nobody wants to eat a limp, flaccid piece of pizza. You heard me.\n\nThey don't have fountain soda which is strange to me. They give you a bottle. I had a lunch pizza (the one with the sausage and peppers and ricotta cheese) It was described to me as \"really spicy\" but it really was not spicy at all. But that's not the waitresses fault that spicy foods don't really effect me. Apparently to other people it's really spicy. Still tasted pretty good though",
"I'm giving Anthony's a 4 since I did not enter the facility or sit...we did take out and my husband went in. What I can say is that the pizza was fabulous! A nice thin crusty crust with a great sauce and delicious fresh ingredients! We got a large sausage, onion & pepper pizza. Could have used a little more sausage but the peppers & onions were just right. We called an hour ahead to request a pick-up and it was ready when we got there. I would definitely go back and this time go in and check it out!"
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"Thank goodness my best friend told me that Little Tokyo moved or I would have ended up in the old location. This new location is quite an upgrade to the old joint. A nice size parking lot and a thoroughly modern space. There is a bar as soon as you enter, sushi counter to the left and a plethora of tables.\n\nIn addition there are two karaoke rooms in the back with the smaller one having a door and the larger room being open. Unfortunately for my friends and I both rooms were booked that night. So much for our karaoke escapades! \n\nMy friends and I went to celebrate a birthday and of course I arrived late. Fortunately my friends are used to my lateness and already ordered appetizers and dishes so we can eat family style (did I mention I think all meals should be served family style? Don't hoard your food share it people! Hehe). They were even kind enough to save some for me. And as soon as I sat down our waiter Raymond asked if I wanted a beverage. Raymond was great and was attentive but gave us our space. He kept the drinks flowing and cleared our table as we ordered dish after dish and were quickly running out of space on the table. \n\nThey ordered a cucumber roll I think it had snow crab in it which was delicious. They also ordered rice with chicken that was prepared in the hibachi. Then we had dumplings which were yummy and several rolls including eel, snow crab, spicy tuna and something I forgot that had tempura. They were all delicious and perhaps we over ordered since we had a box leftover that we told the birthday celebrant to take home. We also ordered two desserts since some of our party had never tried mochi (so we had mango and green tea) as well as the cheesecake tempura sundae that had red bean ice cream, other fruit and get his LYCHEE! Oh yeah, I said lychee! I tried not to be too obvious but I was picking out all the lychee for myself because they were delicious! \n\nMan it was a good meal! And of course my friends and I were so rambunctious that we were louder than a 10 top seated near us! Heads up if you see me coming into a restaurant go the other way because I have a very loud laugh and I own it! And when I'm with my girlfriends we just get louder and louder (and keep in mind that none of us drank anything that night! Hehe). \n\nSuch a lovely evening! I shall be back unless they ban me for being too loud but I doubt it! Hehe... Next time I will reserve a karaoke room!\n\nHappy Japanese food eating!",
"This new location is a plus, nice and cozy. Me and my wife couldn't decide where to eat at 10 pm so we finally stopped by little Tokyo. We got squid steak, rock and roll and vocalno roll and wow, it was a lot. Ann was a great server and very nice.\n\nCons: menu was so big, as a size a table, and the karaoke room was a lil loud",
"Aesthetically this is an upgrade from the old location. But that's the only plus. The menu has grown to a ridiculous size and the food was beyond bland. The waiter was rude and disinterested. They cleared out the good original staff that I was used to seeing for the past decade. The music was blaring at top volume and it was just a dreadful experience. I miss Johnny and the old little Tokyo",
"Personally, I liked the old location better since it was more homely and intimate. The new location is similar to what you would expect from a large corporate restaurant chain. The menu (which is giant by the way) has about a hundred items and all items are accompanied with a picture of the food. I'm not sure why they thought individual pictures of something so commonly served at Japanese restaurants such as \"edamame\" or \"miso soup\" needed to be further illustrated with a photo... but that's just what they did. The staff was very young and none of the servers looked like they had much experience. The food runners were always confused and the servers all seemed pretty unrehearsed. Clearly they hired all new staff with the new location. Also, be prepared for the owners to stare at you while you eat your entire meal. However, I have very little negativity regarding the food itself which is why I am giving this review 4 stars. We got the sashimi dinner and the poboy roll accompanied with hot sake and asahi beer. Everything was reasonably priced. Not cheap, but reasonable. The sashimi tastes fresh and the fried roll was crispy, flavorful, and very BIG! Aside from the fact I feel like I'm eating at a Chilli's, the food is certainly worth a try if your in the area and want a new sushi experience.",
"The new location is much nicer looking than the old but the food is about the same. The menu is a bit overwhelming now and looks more like the one from the Small Plates location on Carrolton. I haven't checked out the karaoke rooms since those are really of interest to me.\n\nI kind of miss the simpler, more traditional menu. The new location feels like Little Tokyo is trying to rebrand itself as a hipper, more chic place.",
"This location is no longer little Tokyo. My roomate and I found this out last night when we went for dinner. We accidentally were guests at the grand opening of Uchi Sushi and Hibachi. They opened the doors to the public yesterday at 5:00. I wasn't disappointed and the staff was so sweet! I can't say ill be rushing back but I will be back.",
"This new location is great! Food does not disappoint. We ordered jellyfish sashimi, tuna tartar, dynamite roll, chicken katsu, chirashi, and finished off with fried red bean ice cream. Every dish stood its own and was tasty. The wait staff were friendly and our server, Maricar (MC) was always smiling. AND. They have a space for Karaoke! We will definitely return whenever we find ourselves in Metairie again.",
"I love all the Little Tokyo's, but this new one has two large karaoke rooms (like the big one at the S. Carollton location) that are perfect for birthday parties, private get togethers etc.. Our group of 20+ people kept the servers busy and the drinks and food were great and delivered to the right people when needed!",
"I still have not had a bad meal or experience here. I almost always get the beef sukiyaki and it is delicious! All the rolls, sushi, and sashimi we get is fresh and tasty. OOH! and the little baby octopus and cucumber salad! mmmmm.. Service is also pretty good too. (Have not tried Karaoke...yet..)",
"Having moved from their previous location, we thought it about time to check out the new digs. Something must have gone missing. \n\nWe arrived on a late weekday afternoon, and saw only four other diners. Despite a large staff of more than a dozen people, the service was slow and only cursory at best. The food itself (sushi and shirashi) was okay, but nothing special.\n\nThe real problem is squaring such a large staff with our having to wait at least ten minutes at the end of our meal before anyone (not our waitress) actually noticed that the only customers left in the place were ready to pay the bill. Square may be the operative word, as we're an older couple, and far from being hipsters (maybe I'm being unfair, but this seems to be the vibe they're attempting to project).\n\nThere are many fine Japanese restaurants in New Orleans or Metairie offering great food and excellent service (For example, Shogun on Veterans never disappoints). For us, the new Little Tokyo was more than a bit lost in translation."
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"Bad enough that the food was as bland and cold as the decor. The Alfredo was runny and had none of the rich creamy texture or flavor you expect with a good sauce. If the food was better, another visit might be merited were it not for witnessing the staff member who cut the bread, delivered salads and water to tables chew his nails in between activities. It was nothing short of disgusting. Called it to the attention of the manager who spoke to him about it and made him wash his hands. That would have been the end of it, but five minutes later, the fingers went into his mouth again. We won't be back under any circumstances.",
"We were seated right under the vent for ac, (it was 45 outside). The large room with no decorations or window treatments reminded me of a school cafeteria. Water was served in tiny glasses, with no ice. Salad was passable, as was bread and olive oil. Husband's alfredo dish was not served hot, my eggplant parmesan was tough and the breading was uneven and tasteless, and the server chewing his nails and then touching and serving food was the killer for me. Total waste of money and time, and won't happen again.",
"my family and I loved the food, so much we ate there twice in one week, Service was attentive and freindly. I realize the place is new, it could use some wall art and drapes just to cozy it up a little. loved the coke bootles it was a little childhood nostalgic, they do charge per bottle though, so I would rather opt for fountain soda. Overall loved it glad to have good italian in town,",
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"I'm going to let Taylor Swift sing my review for me:\n\n\"We will never, ever, ever - get back together!\"\n\n'nuff said.",
"We came in for dinner this evening and were pleasantly surprised. Generally, chain Italian food is merely passable at best. This, however, was quite good. Everything was flavored well and nothing had that Cisco truck taste. The menu is small, but it appears that what few dishes they do, they do well.\n\nThe only problem we experienced was that our initial seating, near the entrance and front windows was uncomfortably cold. We were moved promptly and without hesitation.",
"My wife and I ate here on Nov 21 and enjoyed it. They had a very nice simple house salad with a light viniagrette on it. We both had the chicken speidini special they had and it was great! Breaded and cooked very well. I'd say we know our Italian pasta (fettuccini alfredo-holics) and they seem to be pasta specialists with their simple menu and do it well which works for me. We only had the one dish though.\n\nThe staff was attentive. We were in for early dinner and there were plenty of people working to handle a rush that might be coming. They might have been trying to make a good first impression since they had just opened.\n\nFor the reviewer who mentioned the water with no ice - that's how it is served in Italy so the wife says. And actually I prefer no ice so I was definitely cool with that. You could always ask for it.\n\nThe place is pretty new and maybe they changed things since I was in there a month ago but I definitely recommend some kind of room divider or two, some wall art, something for a bit of atmosphere and to remedy the large open room feel a bit. It didn't bother me though. Also, it's probably going to be tough to keep the place warm in winter with the entire wall of windows and no ceiling. We were ok, but it wasn't too cold that day and they put us by the interior wall.",
"We had a lovely meal here, the Sugo pizza is really delicious! The tiramisu dessert was also great. My husband had the shrimp and butternut squash risotto special (which I tasted) and it was amazing!\nThe service was really great, our server Melissa was super personable and anticipated everything we needed before we even asked for it. \nWe will definitely be back!",
"My wife and I went Sugo's with somewhat muted expectations, given some of the reviews, and we were really impressed by the entire experience from start to finish. This is a well thought out restaurant in many respects, and I think some of the differences between this experience and other Italian restaurants in the area will serve them well.\n\nThe first thing I noticed about Sugo's was the spare menu. Their choices are limited, although pretty much every important Italian cuisine category was represented, albeit with fewer choices per. But look them up and check out their menu. For me, a limited menu is often a good sign that a restaurant has made a business decision to offer fewer choices, but to really execute what they do decide to serve decisively and well.\n\nNext, the service was really spot-on. Our waitress (Tiffany) was pleasant and informed, and answered the couple of questions we had regarding the menu with obvious pride in the restaurant's offerings. She explained that everything is prepared fresh everyday, the meatballs, the sauces, the bread made on site, etc. She obviously believes in what she is serving, which is always nice.\n\nThe business about all the food being prepared fresh answered the issue of the limited size of the menu. When you are going to make everything anew everyday, you have to make choices about how much you can execute well day after day, and your menu has to reflect those choices.\n\nLast night (Friday 2/22) my wife had the mushroom pasta, and I had the seafood pasta. Mine was really good, and I'll definitely get it again. My wife's mushroom pasta was truly awesome... something unique that you won't find at what might seem like similar restaurants. You gotta like mushrooms to love this one, and the roasted garlic is a prominent flavor, too. But this was one of those dishes that makes you just look at one another across the table and say, \"Wow!\" It is so good, so earthy, and the mushroom broth light yet substantial. I'm getting that the next time we go!\n\nWe were full after the pasta, so we ordered the Tiramisu to go. Later in the evening we divided it up and dug in. Delicious. My wife said it might be the best Tiramisu she's ever had.\n\nOne other thing that was a fun bonus: The general manager, Micah, came over to ask how dinner was. We struck up a nice conversation, and it was a pleasure to meet him.\n\nOh, and by the way: The house wine ($18 a bottle) is a quite decent table wine to go with the pasta, and a bargain at that price. Truth is, the whole experience seemed like a bargain at this price point... which is why I suspect we might become regulars of Sugo's!\n\nI'll close by sharing a couple of thoughts about some of the negative reviews. I think many Americans eating Italian fare are used to the big, thick sauces, Alfredo that has the consistency of grandma's sausage gravy, etc. But just as there are differences in American cuisine, from the generally light Pacific Northwest seafood, to crispy-crusty Southern fried chicken and creamy grits, there is a lot of variety in Italian cuisine as well. It's all a matter of one's personal palate, but I like the lighter more brothy sauces sometimes. If one doesn't care for that style of Italian cooking, that's fine. But I still found that the food was well executed.\n\nOne reviewer recommends going to Bella Milano instead, which is certainly fine to say, as by nature restaurant reviews have some elements of subjectivity to them, and my pick may not be your pick. But to assert that Bella Milano has \"better food... similar price... better atmosphere\" is to ignore that there are important differences between the two offerings.\n\nMy wife loves Bella Milano, and I like it \"ok,\" too. But we were both impressed with Sugo's tonight, and really think that they have found a unique sweet-spot that will make them an Edwardsville fixture for a long time to come.",
"Update: Ate there again with family 2/24 Sunday evening. Specials are good and recommended. The $18 bottle of house wine is the best deal (at top of menu) if you don't want to spend $30+. I had the chicken alfredo and it was good. Seafood canneloni was excellent. Spaghetti and meatballs had massive meatball mountains but the eater said it was very good. About the runny sauce in some menu items - they actually say it's a brothy sauce which is what that means. Our server was excellent and attentive and knew her stuff (including good pronunciations of Italian names, nice)."
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"This place is alive with energy, freshness, and food ready to delight. When you first enter it has the feel of fast food but you are encouraged to sit relax while someone comes to your table to take your order. With a smile and welcoming demeanor servers come to the tables offering a drink and to take your order. The dining room is as inviting and invigorating as the welcome with spacious room both inside and outside. The inside has tables that easily adjustable for larger or smaller groups; the color scheme is a mint green that compliments the atmosphere. Although there is a buzz of adrenaline in the atmosphere you can find yourself with friends having a relaxing conversation. \n\nFrom Boba Tea, Fried Rice, Noodle Soup, to sandwiches; you can find something that will interest you in the approximately 200 items on the menu. All of which have a touch or spin that brings Vietnam to your table for you to try. I was in the mood for fried rice but something different. I ordered #196 that featured Vietnamese Sausage, Spam, Scrambled Egg, and mixed vegetables with a Mango Boba Tea. Typically, when I order anything fried rice it usually seems heavy with an oily texture and very salty. In contrast this was very delicate, finely diced meats and vegetables, very light texture and any salt flavor was truly there to accent and compliment; not over power. Very delightful! The Mango was likewise a delight; very smooth and the sweetness just right. Truth be told, this was my first Boba Tea and I really did not know that they would be that much fun. They come with an absolutely huge diameter straw that allows you to get gummy candies out of the bottom. My first thought was this is not too far from the theaters on U.S. 19 and Park Blvd which makes Boba Tea a great after movie treat. I finished my meal off with an order of shrimp spring rolls that were very good.\n\nA couple of things to watch for at this location. The parking lot is not very big and could easily become congested. The other is the location could easily sneak up on you while driving down Park Blvd; so you need to be on the lookout for the yellow building, south side of the road west of the railroad tracks. Across from the train depot building. It will sneak up on you.\n\nOne really extremely positive thing about this place is it is family friendly and the kids in the dining room seemed to be having a great time.\n\nDefinitely give this place try. I think you will enjoy it.",
"Based on service, because I didn't get to try the food. \nDriving down the road looking for lunch at 1:30 in the afternoon I noticed a new Vietnamese restaurant and decided to try it. At this time of day I expected to find a light crowd and was pleased to see just a few customers (Maybe I could eat and get back to work quickly) \nI sat down and there was no greeting or acknowledgment of my existence, after a while I got up and found a menu and sat down to read this large text. I felt I decided what I wanted but I had a question but none of the staff would make eye contact or treat me like I was alive. Finally after what seemed like forever (I was very hungry) a young couple sat next to me and immediately acknowledged received menus and drinks and took their orders.\nAt this point I could take no more and rather than start displaying my dissatisfaction I left and went to Taste of Saigon where they treat a person right\nI could never understand why people would go into customer service when they don't like to serve customers!!",
"Went there on Mar 28th and found it to be a very likable place to go for dinner. My wife and I really liked the Boba flavors we had and the food was very delicious. I had the Ba Mon grilled pork, sugarcane shrimp and omelet with broken rice and my wife had the Hai Mon sugar cane shrimp and omelet with broken rice. they both came with a soup and oyster dipping sauce. It is one of those places that you drive by and miss on great food. The staff is very nice with sit down waiter service. They do have take out. We want to go back and try their Banh Mi.",
"This place the food seem ok but they need to hire more experienced waiters to take the order right. It seems like they have little kids working there. We sat down and no one came to our table. Went up to the counter to get the menu ourselves and finally got someone to get our order but the order was all messed up. My friends didn't even got their food Until MORE THAN 1 HOUR later. The worse part of it was they forgot my food. After waiting for more than 1 hour I was like forget about it.",
"Came here on Saturday around 10AM. Viet breakfast? Yum! It's located on Park Blvd right by the railroad tracks. Just look for the bright yellow building or you will miss it! There is a rear entrance as well as a front entrance. Pretty nice space inside to accommodate a lot of guests. We were the only people in the restaurant so we had our pick of where to sit lol. Our server promptly brought menus and waters for us. He was very friendly and helpful with the menu.\n\nI ordered #140 which was the rice vermicelli with everything (dac biet), my husband ordered a large pho, and my son wanted the special fried rice without veggies. We also ordered a taro boba tea for him (YES! They serve boba tea too!)\nThey have A LOT of menu items. Main points being the different kinds of pho, banh mi, rice vermicelli and broken rice dishes. My son said YUM to the boba tea. He said it tasted good and the boba were nice and chewy (fresh). Our server even came by to ask if the boba tea was sweet enough, I'm guessing he would have remade it if we said no? Appreciated that he asked though, awesome customer service!\n\nMy bun came with grilled shrimp, ground pork meatballs, ground shrimp, and egg roll. The noodles were fresh tasting and not hard/dry. The vegetables in it were fresh looking too and not wilted/brown. It was tasty and I didn't share because it was so good lol! My husband's bowl of pho was HUGE. He said the broth was very flavorful and he amazingly finished the bowl. My son's fried rice was good too (I snuck a bite). It came with Chinese sausage, spam, grilled pork and scrambled eggs. The rice was not greasy and tasted good. It wasn't bland or too salty.\n\nPrices are not bad and are about the same as other Viet restaurants in the area. We should have ordered some banh mi to go. They seriously had a huge variety of sandwiches. But yay! I'm glad we have found another Viet restaurant to come too! Service and food were both awesome during our visit and we will definitely be back.",
"I really wanted to like this place because A) I love Vietnamese food and B) It's two minutes away from my house. Unfortunately, the place fell short. I called in a pickup order and before I could ask how long I should wait or for the person to ask for my name, they hung up on me. I had to call back to find out how long it would take. When I got there, the place was virtually empty but the staff were nice. My fiancé and I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and a banh mi sandwich each. I got the tofu and he got the grilled chicken. The spring rolls were just okay; they didn't seem carefully put together but they weren't terrible. I was disappointed with my sandwich because the bread was kind of soggy on the bottom and the tofu lacked flavor. My fiancé didn't like his grilled chicken that much because they put just a small amount of meat and it also lacked flavor. \n\nI really wanted to love this place, but after my bizarre experience and the poorer quality of food, I'm not sure I'll come back.",
"Conveniently located, Long Phung met my dining needs. Friendly service, clean atmosphere and the food was fresh. My friend, who goes to Louisiana specifically for fresh crawl fish twice annually, had their crawl fish and it came out piping hot. Chose medium spice and he said it was the best he has had locally. The other appetizer was a spring roll with peanut sauce and it was very fresh as was the Pho soup we had as the entree. The owner stopped our table to verify we were satisfied. This is now my go to Vietnamese restaurant!",
"Saturday dinner. I heard from friends that only the crawfish was good here (not the Viet food), but I now realize my friends do not have the same taste buds as me I guess. This place was great! Maybe I ordered items they never tried?\n\nI wanted a taro bubble tea w/ boba, so I decided to just have a nem nuong (grilled sweet pork) summer roll and a banh mi sandwich with gia lua (cold cuts). I think I butchered that last Viet word. No idea. The food items were excellent. I rarely ever see a nem nuong fresh roll. So good. The sandwich was delicious. I think there's some different spread inside that's not in other sandwiches I've had at other Viet places. The bubble tea was ok...I've had better at other restaurants. Boba was good. Smoothie part wasn't as smoothie-ish-consistency.\n\nThe restaurant is surprisingly very clean and semi-modern looking. I know I say that about a lot of Viet restaurants, but i was really expecting this place to be the usual run-down Viet joint for some reason. Maybe bc of the location and the authentic Viet name.\n\nAnyway- definitely check out this place.\n\nOh I forgot to mention the CRAWFISH! The bf brought a few pounds home once, and it was almost as good as King Cajun in Orlando. No Sha-bang flavor but definitely fresh crawfish and tasty.",
"What an inexpensive treat! Came in four times during my stay here in St. Petersburg. My uncle recommended this place, so came here with family. We are a big family so we practically ordered the whole menu, Asian style. I went all out and ordered the Com Tam (Bay Mon - 7 Items). It was so delicious and inexpensive! Later, finished it off with some Bubble Tea. They have a huge bubble tea selection and the quality is great! Some of them are made with fresh fruits!",
"Clean, friendly but food is just mediocre. Generous portions on the carbs but cheap on the meat. Makes sense because everything on the menu is cheaper than all other viet restaurants."
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"The Hendersonville restaurant is one of Demos' four locations throughout Middle Tennessee. The prices, portions and quality of this spot are pretty comparable, at least to the location in Nashville, but something about the joint just doesn't get me going.\n\nMaybe it's the fact that it's in Hendersonville, but this Demos' just seems a bit stale and stiff. I had a birthday dinner with my sister and mother there once, and the food was good (I typically opt for the mushroom spaghetti at these places), but the servers all seemed depressed or just disappointed in their career path or something...just a bit strange.\n\nAnyway, the cuisine at Demos' always tends to be tasty and inexpensive. There's plenty of room and, despite the fact that some of them may be mopey, the servers are typically quick and attentive. Also, they brought me a nice little brownie when they found out it was my birthday. I typically hate that sort of thing, but they didn't sing or make a big spectacle of it...just gave me a free dessert.\n\nDemos' will do if you want a nice, quiet dinner. I wouldn't plan to have a party there or anything of the sort, but it's a good spot to take the family.",
"It's curious that Demos' is found here as an Italian restaurant when in fact the owners are Greek. Perhaps it's because they are billed as \"Steak & Spaghetti.\" \n\nTheir food might be dissappointing if you are seeking a great Lasagna, but nowhere can you find a tastier Oven Baked 1/2 Chicken. The steaks are also very nice (though sometimes a little salty) and a decent value.\n\nIf the owner would ever agree to offer whole-wheat pasta as an option (she won't, we already tried), I might order pasta as a side, but since they won't accommodate the request, we order the green beans instead.\n\nGenerally, the staff is efficient, working together well. I always like it when any available employee who is walking by a table will clear plates, refill drinks, etc., even management.\n\nAll in all, Demos' is one of our favorite places.",
"It's not one of the high-end places, but Demos is still a great find. It's very affordable--they mean to be and they do it well--and that is their strongest point. The food is good and the service is really good.\n\nIt's not my favorite food in town, but it is on my radar for multiple return visits.",
"Pros: Wonderfully balanced and comfortable atmosphere, personable staff, extremely good value, great food, nice bar, plenty of parking and seating. \n\nCons: The menu isn't as wonderful for vegetarians, according to my brother.\n\nIn short, you won't be disappointed. Quite possibly the closest thing I've seen to an ideal family restaurant.",
"I mean really, how does a restaurant sell a big plate of spaghetti with grilled Italian sausage, a salad, and unlimited bread for $4.25?\nIs there some sort of time/space portal in Hendersonville that transports you back to 1987?\nYou're not going to have your socks blown off at Demo's, but you are going to get good food a very good prices. They have a $4.25 lunch special every day and have a huge menu of entrees in the evening priced at $6 or $8. Nice decor. Clean and comfortable.\nIced tea comes unsweetened, but they bring liquid sugar that you can add. It's delicious and a good business decision, I thought. The service was friendly, but not overbearing. \nMy lunch bill was $6.82 including a drink.\nAnyplace where 2 people can go at night and get out for about $20 plus tip takes me back to my college dating days. I mean, my middle school years. Yeah, that's it.",
"This is one of the best family friendly restaurants that doesn't break the bank. Service is always good. I like the Bacon wrapped filet, blacked chicken pasta, and the soup is great.",
"This isn't the place to go for gourmet food. But if you want a decent, extremely affordable meal then this is a great place. The restaurant is run very efficiently and we have never had to wait long for a table. Get a steak, a burger or the roasted chicken. You could not pay me to eat spaghetti here, but probably because my wife is Italian and this is the south. Not really the place I would choose for an anniversary or birthday dinner. But for a cheap full course dinner it's pretty hard to beat.",
"Delicious tasting food at incredible prices. Dinner plates range from just over $6 up to $15. Very good service in a good atmosphere. You don't get a bunch of fancy sides, just the basics including bread. Well worth a stop if you've never been. Once you've been, I bet you'll be back.",
"Hands down, the best place to eat in Hendersonville...seriously when we DO eat somewhere else we always end up wishing we'd just gone to Demos.' Not only does the food taste amazing, but my husband and I can both have a great meal and leave a tip for under $25. I don't think I've found anything on the menu I don't like, except maybe their \"hummingbird food\" sweet tea. I love the atmosphere, the gas lamps on the walls add a nice ambience. The staff is excellent. They're friendly and attentive, but not annoying. Definitely a well managed establishment. They will not let you leave unsatisfied. Management has given us our meals for free TWICE and we hadn't even complained about anything either time. Once was because our waitress accidentally gave us someone else's ticket and then couldn't find ours, so instead of making us wait around while they figured it out, they just let us go. The other time was because it took a little longer than usual to get our food to the table. A lot of times I go to restaurants and feel that everything seems to be becoming a lesser quality, but more expensive and customer service seems low on everyone's priority list. Demos' stands apart and gets my vote every time!",
"This has got to be one of the best places to eat in town. Incredibly reasonable, huge variety, amazing wait staff. My family of 4 ate and left a tip for under $40...and we took food home cause the portions are so big! If you mention it's your first time there, they will bring you out a sauce sampler. It's a little bit of each of their amazing pasta sauces, and some of their bread to dip with. They simply don't make a bad sauce. Their steaks are fabulous too....so juicy and well seasoned. I would recommend this eatery to anyone!"
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"A fabulous little find just off Main Street in Dunedin. Went for breakfast, coffee was terrific, food was creative and fresh.\n\nHad the turkey and Swiss omelet (they will do egg white on request), and they turkey was hand carved, a nice touch. They offered homemade muffins, and pancakes (not on the menu, just ask).\n\nThe place had a welcome vibe, high ceilings, bright floor to ceiling windows, and a sunny patio.\n\nFree wi-fi and very friendly service. We have been going to Kelly's for breakfast way too long, and while it too is good, this is a bright, clean, friendly and fresh alternative.\n\nNote: they offer BYOB with no corking fee for dinner Friday and Saturday nights. The lunch menu looked awesome. So many meals, so little time...",
"Broadway is a Dunedin hidden gem. Every Thursday or Friday I eagerly await the menu for Friday and Saturday night posted via Facebook. Keith, one of the owners and chef, consistently comes up with inventive entrees using fresh, local ingredients. I have to eat gluten-free due to allergies and I've never had a problem at Broadway. Keith is very cognizant and always knows what modifications to make, if any. They do a small menu of dinner entrees on Friday and Saturday nights only. The breakfast menu, especially the omelets, are out of this world! Sans gluten, I can't speak to the lunch menu much but everyone I bring raves about the Cuban and the Italian sandwiches. The service is stellar. Jenny and Sarah are fun and upbeat and always take care of our every need. The space itself is clean and modern but inviting. If you like knowing where your food comes from and what's in it, this place is perfect. On a nice night, sit outside and bring your favorite bottle of wine. It is BYOB for the time being!",
"I would visit Broadway occasionally before I had a healthy BMI. It was delicious then. Now in a great healthy state, I returned! I ordered the Farmer's Market Omelet, with egg whites, hold the buttery muenster cheese. It came with a choice of potato cakes or grits and choice of wheat, white, or rye. I knew the potato cakes were awesome so I chose the grits. I usually add hot sauce to it. Didn't need to. These grits were perfect! I love rye toast and this was lightly buttered and excellent! The omelet was loaded with sauteed veggies perfectly herb seasoned! The Kahwa coffee was the Sirocco, a medium dark roast which I found full bodied and deeelish! I thought the server ( I apologize I should have asked your name!) was most hospitable and provided excellent attention! I must say that they were constantly attentive to keeping the tables and area clean! THAT is most appreciative!\n\nI spoke to Keith Becker, Managing Partner, Chef, and obviously the Guiding Light here. He spoke of a new menu coming up with more healthy choices! The bottom line is I found another great place in Dunedin, my home, where I can eat a tasty healthy meal. \"I'll be back. Thanks to all at Broadway for a great breakfast experience!",
"While showing my uncle and his wife the cool downtown area of Dunedin, we decided to stop in Broadway for lunch. While the area has a good selection of dining choices, the chef/owner Keith serves up very fresh flavors in great recipes. The interior here is very nice with high chair tables situated along bright windows on the side with more seating a bit further back, along with outdoor seating for good weather days.\n\nThe menu here emphasizes most ingredients from local farms and fish, and other high quality products like Dietz & Watson meats which are all-natural, and have no preservatives, MSG or gluten, along with artisan cheeses with no bovine growth hormone. Service was attentive and prompt, and my guests ordered the Backyard Burger and sweet potato fries and a BBQ sandwich. I had the Cuban, and the BBQ and it were both served with kettle chips.\n\nMy guests found their choices excellent, and the Cuban was very good. Big thumbs up on both the sweet potato fries and kettle chips, too. Prices are just a bit high compared to many other Dunedin restaurants, but not out of line for the high quality ingredients and flavors.\n\nI think downtown Dunedin is the best restaurant neighborhood in North Pinellas, and Broadway is a fine addition to the mix. Keith and the staff are super friendly and I'll definitely try to get back to check out the rest of the menu.\n\nAtmosphere: 4\nService: 5\nFood: 4\nValue: 4",
"The best aspect here is BYOW! Bring your own wine. (We even bring our good glass.)\n\nChief Keith comes out to visit you and his servers are too cute and most helpful.\n\nIf it is not on the menu just ask. We have done this twice and it is fantastic.\n\nThe vision of Chief Keith is to buy all local produce and meats. Even the sprouts are local produced. The sprouts are fantastic! \n\nThe coffee here is local roasted and wow is it good.\n\nWe like to sit on the patio under the shade of a great oak. And yes, people are encouraged to bring the dogs. They have many bowls for the dogs.\n\nHis soups are visionary. He takes what is fresh and cooks up delicious meals.\n\nYes it is a great place and yes we do go back.",
"A Gluten free Calabasa Squash, ginger, oat flour, fat free yogurt muffin. Yeah, it's a mouthful and deliciously healthy too! Just a taste of what Keith is adding to his menu.\n\nDecided to try their dinner menu on a Friday night! We started with a Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushroom, followed by a cup of the Organic Vegetable Chicken Wild Rice with Kale Soup. The Entree was The Catch of the Day, Baked Red Grouper with Mango Butter Sauce served with Jasmine Rice Timbale & Mixed Dinner Vegetables! I can't say enough about it! Oh, the dessert? Lemon Lava Cake with a light Coconut dusting! Outstanding and reasonably priced. 'Nuff said!",
"Food is tasty and the coffee is incredible, I'm only giving 4 stars because the service can be a little frantic.",
"I am rarely in the Dunedin area, but knew I could turn to Yelp for some lunch suggestions when I was over here last week. This place lived up to the Yelp hype, and then some! \n\nAlthough it was lunch time, I decided to go with breakfast. I ordered an apple pie latte which was delicious. For my meal, I ordered an omelette filled with turkey, Swiss and sundried tomatoes. Not only was it cooked to perfection, but the freshness and quality of every single ingredient shined through with every bite. It came with a potato cake, which was like a cross between hash browns and a latke, and toast. Oh, that toast! They bake their own bread and again, the quality of the ingredients is obvious. I raved and raved to our waitress about how delicious the bread was, to the point she might have thought I was a little nuts. I also had a few bites of my dining mate's grits, which were so buttery and creamy. I'd be happy coming back and ordering a big bowl or grits and some toast. When was the last time you were blown away by such pedestrian fare as rye toast or grits? It wasn't until after my visit that I realized they use lots of local ingredients, hence the incredible freshness and high quality.\n\nI will definitely be back, and highly recommend anyone in the Dunedin area check it out!",
"I have to say that when the hubs & I decide on where we want to dine for lunch on a Saturday, I keep my fingers crossed that he says \"Broadway Cafe\". The food is to die for. I have two favs.. the French Dip & the Cuban. Both are outstanding. The waitstaff is incredible. Sarah is spectacular in that she remembers every customer & knows exactly what they like & makes it happen. For example, they make an awesome Passion Fruit Iced Tea & she knew on our second visit that we liked it so it's not even a question, but a glass of it on the table while I decide between the French Dip & the Cuban.",
"Best deli in town! I've never actually eaten in the restaurant, I always order take out, but the staff is always very friendly. Last time I was in I talked to the chef and he was so sweet. He told me they would make anything I wanted! I ordered a special, Cajun Turkey Club and it was to die for. One of the best sandwiches I have ever had.\n\nWe frequently will stop in before heading out on the boat and grab Cubans. They are delicious and I like that they serve kettle cooked chips on the side instead of that other garbage. \n\nThe doggies and I will be going back soon, since the patio is dog friendly!"
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"The Ripple Bagel & Deli serves steamed bagel sandwiches with nearly every possible meat, cheese, and topping known to man. \n\nThey have an extensive vegetarian selection, I recommend the Deer Creek, it's yummy! The homemade soups are also very tasty. I think they have sub sandwiches too, but the bagels are so goo, I've never tried one.\n\nDon't leave without trying a skeedoodle - a wonderful peanut butter rice crispy thingy on crack.\n\nAs noted on their web page, the Ripple Bagel & Deli is patterned after the Bagel & Deli Shop in Oxford, OH.",
"All this time living in Indianapolis, and I had no idea that my favorite steamed bagel place in Oxford, OH had made its way to me! I thought I was going to have to make a trip across the state line to introduce my husband to the goodness that is the Bagel & Deli, but luckily, we only had to drive down to Broad Ripple. \n\nThe menu is expansive - make that enormous. It's thankfully divided up into sections - roast beef, turkey, vegetarian, etc - because the names of the sandwiches rarely give any indication of what's actually on them. Take, for instance, my favorite - the China Cat Sunflower. While it does come on a sunflower bagel, it does not contain anything Chinese or cat-related. It's topped with vegetable cream cheese, smoked cheddar, red onions, cucumbers and Italian dressing. Of course, you can always choose to create your own sandwich, or let the experts behind the counter decide for you. \n\nThere's a huge variety of drinks (Jones Sodas, Odwalla juices, iced tea, etc), it's not overpriced... I haven't been there after the bars close, but it has to be a better alternative to your stomach at 3:30 AM than a burrito as big as your cranium. We went there on a Sunday afternoon and it was fairly quiet.\n\nSkip Jimmy John's, skip Subway... go to Ripple Bagel & Deli.",
"If you like to be overwhelmed, you'll love the menu at this joint. There must be at least a few hundred bagel and other sandwich recipes that will leave you reading the menu for several minutes. I wonder how many times the employees have heard the words 'I'm not sure what I want yet' from patrons. \n\nThey have the sandwiches divided up on the menu by type, ranging from turkey, to beef to vegetarian bagel sandwiches, with several to choose from in each category. Don't forget to scan the area at the top of the regular menu, which is located on the wall above the counter, as many special recipes have been added since they opened. Many of the recipes, particularly new additions, have been named after someone, or something. \n\nIn addition to the bagel sandwiches, they have Chicago Dogs, aka Chicago-style, all beef hot dogs with all the Chi-City fixins. This is the perfect stop for Indy-based Cubs or Sox fans who want to catch a game at one of the nearby bars, and wish to have a little taste of the Second City before or after the game. \n\nIf you have a sweet tooth and/or you like Rice Krispie Treats, you must reach for one of their special krispie treats. These things are out of this world, with white chocolate, peanut butter chips and other deliciousness packed inside.\n\nLocated right on the avenue near the corner of Broad Ripple and Guilford, the Bagel Deli is great for an afternoon lunch or snack, or a late-night treat after a night of professional bar hopping.",
"Broad Ripples best way to carbo-load! Bagel Deli is serving up the funkiest sandwiches anyone could ever think up, and they are simply irresistible. Walking in you notice right away that you couldn't possibly make a quick decision in this place. Between the 20 foot long 6 foot high menu board, to the scatterings of random customer creations that decorate the walls, you could spend a whole afternoon just trying to decide. Fortunately they have everything broken down by main protein (Turkey, Veggie, Ham, Roast Beef, Combo, etc.) So as long as you have some inkling of what you want you can come to a reasonable decision. But no matter, the sandwich you order will be the bomb. \n\nMy understanding is that this shop started as a concept near the Miami at Oxford campus in Ohio and then branched out to Indiana's own version of a prestigious small private school. The menu constantly changes by adding customer creations that are turned into 8x10 pictures and hung on the walls. Local artists can also showcase their works at Bagel Deli and you can catch the pulse on Indy's Indie scene by reading the message board on the wall, usually pretty full of small time concerts and goings ons in the Broad Ripple area. \n\nThe owners are usually in store, and nicer people you can not find, they love to chat and if you have a mouth and at least one ear they will certainly make your day with friendly conversation. Other offerings include a soup of the day and you can get biscuits and gravy for breakfast, a wide variety of kettle chips and miscellaneous juices to compliment your carbaliscious lunch. Check them out for all meals and a late night post Broad Ripple boozin' snack. Make sure to say hi, and try to know what kind of meat you want on your sandwich before you go in. One insider tip...they steam their sandwiches, and in my opinion, steamed hummus is pretty gross, so you might want to steer clear of the hummus based stuff, but anything with their veggie cream cheese, will knock your socks off.",
"in the heart of broad ripple, it's open late so its perfect for a late night snack or to soak up some up that alcohol in your belly. there are a lot of veggie options along with a whole lot more not so veggie ones and it's friendly on your wallet.",
"It's rare to have a healthier option such as this for a late night dining establishment. I can say that I've crashed through their doors on several occasions after a great night at the Alleycat. The selection is great, the staff is helpful, and if I can get turkey on a blueberry bagel at 3am then you have yourself a happy patron. Being a fan of potato chips, I was excited to see a variety of Dirty's All-Natural Potato Chips to choose from. I think that the last time I went there that I had one of every kind. I'm also told that the staff was laughing at me after I passed out. Still a great time!",
"My bagel itself was good, but I'm not convinced about this \"steamed\" thing. I was hesitant when I ordered it, but the woman at the counter convinced me to give it a try. My suspicions were correct, steaming a bagel makes it kinda soggy and slippery. Gross. \n\nI won't hold it against this place, though. Next time I'll know better and just get it toasted.\n\nIt was a neat restaurant, the workers were super friendly, and it could take an hour to read the whole menu, since it was so extensive.\n\nOh- and don't miss the butterscotch/chocolate Rice Krispie treats. They are to die for...",
"Are you serious! This place is nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom nom and nom!\n\nThe menu is huge and everything is delicious. That's basically all that needs to be said. It will not disappoint.\n\nAnd....huge dill pickles. I'm talking HUGE.\n\nI'm drooling a little bit.",
"Yummy. I have never had steamed bagels before. They were delicious. I really enjoyed the atmosphere too.",
"I have it all planned out. I'm going to run for Congress and have as part of my platform to make this gem a National Treasure. Sure there may be other \"important\" issues out there, but this type of business needs to be celebrated to the nth degree. \n\nRipple Bagel and Deli does have an extensive menu, which was a little jarring, especially with my ADD. But once you get in the zone, it's all very clear and the delicious goodies present themselves when you need them. \n\nThe service at this pinnacle of deli delights is incredible. A team from the Kelley School should come up and take notes on how to best take care of a customer. Yes, it's kind of quirky, but every time I've left, I've felt very good about the experience with a full belly. \n\nWhile at IU, I would walk down to Kirkwood and visit a place called NY Bagel and Deli and they steamed their sammitches the same way the Ripple does, which makes them just perfect. That sense memory kicked in the first time I bit into my bagel and I was transported back to my Freshman year. And while NY Bagel and Deli is gone, replaced a few times over, I will do my best to keep you guys in business one bagel at a time. \n\nThank you!"
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"Found this place because a friend took me there one day for lunch. Can't believe I never knew this place was here and I used to drive right by it all the time for work. Granted it's not exactly right next to the road, depending which way you're coming from you might see the grass/dirt parking lot it has on the side instead of the shop itself.\n\nThere's plenty of sandwich selections here and there's some other items like their devil crab. I ordered a large cuban and my friend got a large roast beef I think. The sandwiches were huge, I couldn't finish it, took half of it home with me. Everything on my cuban was nice and hot, everything you would want a cuban sandwich to be and some. Their devil crab is pretty good too, but I only had half especially since I saw how big the sandwich is.\n\nThe service was pretty much self serve. You order at the counter and sit and wait for them to call you. For a sandwich shop, it's run perfectly.\n\nThe place seems to cater to mostly the businesses around it's only open until 3 PM but it's actually open on Saturdays too. \n\nI say definitely try this place out if you're in this part of town. Just be careful and don't drive right by it.",
"This place defines roadside sandwich shops. Holy crap you get crazy amounts of food here! The large sandwich ($7.50) is huge... plan on splitting it unless you haven't eaten in a few days. \n\nI had the roast beef, and while it's no cheese steak, it's a damn fine sandwich. You get alot of meat, a little stingy on the cheese, and the options for veggies are onions, lettuce tomato and pickle. My pickle was left off... but I'll forgive it because they also left off the onions as requested.\n\nThe boy had the Cuban, and he said it definitely ranked high on the list for best Cuban sammies in Tampa. It definitely looked good.\n\nWe had it all to go so the fries were a little soggy by the time we got home, that's more of an issue of packaging than cooking though. They were well seasoned, and we still managed to get the entire box down.\n\nThis place is a keeper... if you haven't tried it yet, put it on your list!",
"Atmosphere leaves a little to be desired only because the air conditioned area is tight and this place fills up fast! Get there early for lunch if you want a seat. I had the regular Cuban, all the way and a side of sweet plantains. A lot to love. Not open past 5pm. Get local place off of the beaten path. Worth the search.",
"My friends have been telling me about Brocato's for year, but due to the randomness of my visits to Florida, and to Brocato's 5pm closing time, I did not make it to this gem until October 2009. \n\nOkay, \"diamond in the rough\" is a horrendous cliché. This place legitimizes it. Partially paved parking lot, odd location, cramped seating, silly signs (\"Here's to alcohol, which often makes one see double, and feel single;\" \"Drinking doesn't cure my troubles but it puts them on 'hold' until tomorrow\"). The \"devil crab\" is enormous, and is mostly crabmeat, not filler. This is shocking in Tampa. Devilled crab is easy to come by; devilled crab that is more than 50% crab, not. The stuffed potato - like the \"devil crab,\" a nearly hand-grenade-sized boring-looking fried oval - is decadent.\n\nI don't generally care for breaded or deep-fried food. Brocato's makes me want to hire them to lightly bread and deep fry everything I eat short of sushi. It's the Florida Cuban version of good Japanese panko/tempura frying. My only regret is that I didn't manage to get there sooner.",
"My sister-in-law took us there for late lunch. We were very happy with the roast pork sandwich. We were not impressed with the Cuban cause it was cold. I also love their devil crab. We will definitely go back if we are in the area.",
"Best devil crab and stuffed potatoes in the Tampa Bay area. Excellent (huge) sandwiches and great sides. I make a point to go here whenever I'm home for the holidays. It can be tough to make it out here since it's only open during business hours, however.\n\nMy recommendation: go with at least one other person, share a Cuban, Stuffed Potato, and Devil Crab. You'll leave stuffed and satisfied.",
"Brocatos is the absolute BEST for cuban sandwiches, crabcakes, and potato balls. They've been around since the 40's, so they must be doing something right!",
"The large Devil Crab is the must to try. Stuffed Potatoes was great as well.\nBest to be very hot & crisp, just fried, it dose not taste as good when it get soggy. I love with not so hot, hot sauce with lots of vinegar.\n\nUsually the waiting time after order is about 10~20 min, \npaid about $15 for two.\n\nThe Cuban sandwich was tasty and excellent but it was bit heavy ( it should be heavy but just a warning....) and YES, 12\" is enormous. \nI just ate as dinner as well.....in the evening.\n\nThe Pulled Pork sandwich or meal and Cuban Steak Milanese meal with black been and yellow rice is my favorite now!\n\n\nReal 5 stars for taste, quality, volume, casual track stop good atmosphere and the price!\n\nThanks Yelpers!",
"Best Cuban and sandwiches in town. Call in your order thou, you may wait a while if they're busy.",
"This place is a true Tampa landmark. Their signature food is their Devil Stuffed Crab and Their stuffed potatoes! An absolute must try. Uploaded pic of potato, meal in itself."
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"LOVE IT! Pie Five just opened in Cool Springs at the site of the old McDougalls near PF Chang's. I took my boys today and they were thrilled. I hate to say describe it this way but the experience is like \"Subway for pizza\" but MUCH better and not at all in a fast food way. You go in, select your crust, sauce and the any toppings you want for your pizza or you can choose a pizza from the favorites list and it is ready in 5 minutes. I had the Chicken Carbonara on thin crust with the alfredo sauce. It was very, very good! I had planned to take half of it home but it was so good that I did not want to stop eating. My son had the thick crust and marinara and and he thought it was delicious. I am so happy to see a restaurant go back into this spot. The patio is wonderful and I can tell this will become one of our regular spots. \n\nThey sell beer and you can Bring Your Own Wine. Pan crust, Thin, Gluten-Free crust. Pizza, salad, and drink under $10. Awesome!!!",
"I give star ratings based upon experience. My experience with this place is great for the budget, quality, and customization. \n\nBasically, you approach the counter and choose your bread, toppings and even condiments and they bake the pizza in 5 minutes or less. \n\nI chose the Thin Crust with tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, onions,and peppers. The toppings were fresh, tasty, and the pizza was cooked just right. The thin crust doesn't distract from the flavor of the toppings. For condiments, I took the advice of the cashier and had the Magic Dust. \n\nI found this experience to be a good deal and, well, kind of fun. I know, I need to get a life. Ha!\n\nNo matter which pizza you choose, the price is $6.99.",
"You know what? I liked this place. I went here on my lunch break today and ordered the High Five pizza with a side salad and drink = $10. My friend told me about this place after coming at a busy time and the line was backed up (it takes approximately 5 minutes to bake each pie), but I came in later in the afternoon and I was in and out. The pizza was a decent personal size and the toppings were fresh. The salad was fresh as well, but the crust bowl it comes in was kind of weird. Not complaining, but I'd rather just have a bigger salad then more crust. Regardless, Pie Five is a welcome new lunch spot in Cool Springs!\n\nTip: unlimited toppings! Go get 'em.",
"Decided to stop off near my office and try this new 5 Pie Place that opened up in my favorite old McDougals location in Cool Springs. They kept the outside patio which was a great feature of the location and added lots of seating inside the restaurant both short tables and high bars. You have several pizzas to choose from that are made while you order & takes about five minutes. They have a small selection of beers and the cool thing is you can bring your own wine. I ordered a Greek inspired personal pizza, the Athenian pizza and was pleasantly surprised with the taste. Feta cheese fresh basil chicken red onions and banana peppers. \n\nI will most likely try this place again and encourage you to check it out as well.",
"Simple idea with good enough results. It's the Chipotle of pizza restaurants; you point at the toppings you want on your little personal pizza and you get it handed to you in like 5 minutes.\n\nThe quality of the toppings are ok, and it's easy to accidentally overdo it and realize that artichoke, peppers, and bbq sauce may not be a great combination afterall (no judgement). But what brings me back is the crust: I love it. The combination of the good flavor and how recently it was baked really makes for a good meal. Plus it's a pretty reasonable price for your own personal pizza with whatever toppings you want.",
"So you go into this place and the menu is presented on the wall in a massive display that shouts out what you can order and all the recommended toppings and you are like, awsome, can't wait. Then you realize that you are staring at the menu with a total of about 3 feet of clearance till you hit a wall partioning the room off from where you order. It was tough to not be overwhelmed. So I fianly choose the one that has tons of meat on it and get to the counter, awaiting service from the 3 girls that were trying to figure out who was going to ask me for my order. They pile the cheese and meat on a slightly curved pin tin pizza shell, run it through some kind of pizza oven and then cut it for you. My issue was the pizza wasn't cooked all the way through. The top was hot, the center was cold, and the bottom of the pizza seemed cold and raw. Overlap, not a place I will return to when I can just go across the parking lot to Moes and get something better for cheaper. To bad to because I was really hoping for some good pizza.",
"Delicious pizza, however you want. Perfect crust and fresh toppings. Staff is helpful and can handle a dairy allergy, some need more guidance than others. Our favorite is the spicy marinara and we always add 'magic dust.'",
"This is like Subway for pizza. I had the Athenian pizza on thin whole wheat crust and really enjoyed it. Don't go there if you're looking for a peaceful place to enjoy dinner...it's loud and chaotic. The people working the line there can barely hear you and vice versa because the pizza oven is loud. But, if you're looking for a quick, very reasonably priced pizza it will fit the bill. And I don't have a clue if it's NY, Chicago or Paducah style pizza or pretending to be any of those things. It's just pretty good. Hubby and I got out of there for $20...impressive.",
"Not bad, but not great. It worked for what we wanted, cheap and quick. I would eat here again, but not go out of my way. The pizza was decent and the staff was ok.\n\nAs others have said, it's like the subway of pizza places. You go up to the counter, pick your crust, sauce toppings, etc and then watch it get made.\n\nOverall, the experience was fine.",
"Great place for individual pizzas. $6,99 pretty much gets you anything you want on your pizza. You select your toppings as they make it. Counter service so no tio required."
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"The Mexican American Rocho family cooked me a carnitas plate. Good, and the saltiness reminded me to get a margarita to wash it down. Obviously the far Bellevue Nachos has nachos dishes, but also all the common Mexican dishes.",
"Quality food and a great staff. \n\nCharming atmosphere, full bar with local brew on tap. The happy hour two for one margaritas are good but try the Margarita Oro.\n\nThere are several good items on the menu but I always go back to my favorite, the Burrito Monterrey. \n\nThe staff will treat you like family and you will leave stuffed but happy.",
"The food isn't bad but the margaritas are NOT impressive. I like to be able to taste the tequila, lime and salt... but with these, it's mostly mix. If mix is your thing, then you'll love them",
"This is my favorite Mexican restaurant, ever!\n\nEnchiladas Suizas that I only wish I could make at home? Check. Delicious salsa and margaritas? Check. Friendly wait staff? Check check!\n\nMy favorite thing about this place though, is the ability to substitute healthy(ier) sides. I would probably drive most wait staff crazy with all my special orders (thank you, Weight Watchers), but thank goodness, they are very tolerant of me here! I will usually order the Pollo Hawaiiano with vegetables. Can't go wrong with this one! On the other hand, if you're willing to suffer the wrath of your WW meeting leader and jonesing for dessert, this place is in dangerous proximity to Marble Slab. The Rocky Road is a great coda after enchiladas and margaritas...just saying.\n\nBe prepared for a crowded entryway if you go on Friday or Saturday night. Looks like a lot of Bellevue patrons have caught on to this place.",
"Ever feel like you don't really need to look at a menu in a standard Mexican food restaurant?\n\nIt's like they all pretty much have the same menu, right? Nachos in Bellevue is that place, but they have a just enough specials that differentiate themselves from the standard 'tacos, enchiladas, fajitas' fare that sets them apart. They have a very large vegetarian menu portion, which is great for my veggie wife - another nice change of pace. They do have really good cheap draft beer and drink specials (2 for 1) during a long happy hour of 3-7 on either Monday thru Wednesday or Thursday, not sure which. Their house marguarita may not be a labor of love, but it sure gets the job done. The layout is very nice and upscale; the restaurant took over the old 'One Hundred West' white tablecloth restaurant (it was an upscale $20-$30 per entrée restaurant that imploded in short order).\n\nI would generally rate this restaurant a 3-star, but the one thing that has set this particular restaurant apart is their service. Super friendly from the second you walk in, it isn't uncommon to have your hand shaken by the maître d' as you walk in. The servers have also been super helpful, which is great if you have a toddler like we do. The last time we were in there, the server (Chuy?) couldn't stop mussing my son's hair and engaging the 'little amigo', the little guy wouldn't stop giggling. And they are prompt. Like I am pretty sure there is either a time machine or Minority Report-type setup in back to prognosticate what you've ordered. Don't think I've ever had to wait longer than 2 minutes to get a beverage or 10 minutes to get an entrée, and I'm pretty sure the chips and salsa apparate on your table when you arrive. Again, a life-saver if you have a hungry, cranky spouse and a two year old built like a linebacker.\n\nKeep your eye out for coupons - they frequently pop up in 'The Clipper' and other places. They also have no problems splitting checks, either.",
"For my money this is one of the better tex-mex places east of the Mississippi. It's not anywhere near the quality of good tex-mex in Texas or Arizona but it's not bad either. They work had to please you with what they have - fish included. \n\nI've often asked for their pork instead of the beef or chicken that some dishes use by default. It's usually a winner. They are happy to add fresh jalapeno or poblano slices to your fajitas to jazz it up for you as well. Just be certain to let them know you want the bell-peppers too or the cook might substitute instead. \n\nTheir drinks are not whoo-hoo fantastic but they are pretty darn cheap during happy hour. Some of the cheapest in town. I give them a 5 star for effort.",
"Great Mexican Restaurant with lots of atmosphere. The staff is attentive and the food is very good. This restaurant would be a great first date restaurant...the tables are separated well, which allows for good conversation (without yelling). I have visited the restaurant several times, and the service has always been great. I look forward to dining there again in the future.",
"Pretty good mexican food with a good variety compared to other mexican places. They have my favorite queso dip in town. It's new so it's clean and fresh inside. staff are friendly and quick and the language barrier is not that bad. The food has flavor with a variety of flavor unlike most of the local mexican places, which tend to taste bland.",
"My husband and I have been going to Nacho's since they opened two years ago and have generally enjoyed their food and service. We went to lunch there today and I ordered the lunch enchilada plate while my husband ordered the fish. \n\nThey delivered my meal, twenty minutes later I was finished and my husband still hadn't received his plate. The server avoided us and when we got up to leave and asked to just pay for what we ate, he said it was \"almost\" done and that we would have to pay for it so we might as well take it home.\n\nWe walked up to pay our bill and the person at the cash register said we were responsible for paying for it. I refused, my husband agreed to pay half. I expressed my disappointment and told him that I would never come back and would write negative reviews on food web sites and he said, \"Fine, don't come back again. I don't care.\" \n\nI think I can safely say I won't be going back and I would advise you to support Las Palmas across the street instead.",
"Standard Tex Mex. If you want legit mexican then go down to Nolensville road."
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"I came here yesterday with a whole bunch of relatives for their dim sums. Being a typical Sunday afternoon, the restaurant was very packed. We had to stand in line for 15 minutes before being seated. The atmosphere was very hectic and crowded. I stepped out to take a phone call and during the time that I was gone, someone swiped my chair!! The food was just okay. The shrimp dumplings and the sui mai tasted the same as any other restaurant. My friend recommended me the fried rice, which to my surprise, contains little chunks of undissolved salt. Needless to say, this is one of the restaurants that I would only be returning to if I am either desperate, starving, or being forced to.",
"I had dim sum here today - the quality of the dishes wasn't bad, but considering it was around noon, their selection was horrendous! Apparently we must have caught them at a bad time, as the cart that kept coming around to us never had any interesting choices for us.\n\nWhen we asked for chicken feet, that took awhile to come out.\n\nThe place wasn't ridiculously packed and the crowd thinned out when we left around 1. Unsure if the Susan Komen Race for the Cure had any impact (I suspect it must have, to some extent) on their offerings or the number of folks that walked in.\n\nI'll have to try this place again to see it during a regular day.",
"I recently realized that I had committed a GIGANTIC Yelp sin. I reviewed the wrong place. My review for Ocean City ended up as a review for Ocean Harbor. Realizing my mistake, I decided that I could no longer speak bad of Ocean Harbor and still feel like a decent human being. So... here's the review that was originally posted under Ocean Harbor. It has been edited to make sense to Ocean City. \n\n\nI went here with a friend because he said it wasn't bad. I should learn that \"isn't bad\" is not good. \n\nI should have known, when we walked into an empty restaurant on Thursday evening that the food might not be what i was looking for (you know, good). The pan fried dumplings were pasty and burnt all at the same time. The sweet and sour sauce was gluey. And, for some reason, the sauce on my pan fried noodles tasted really sour (and gluey). It was not appetizing. \n\nAlso, for those that care, they had some minor difficulty making a meal meat free (there was some back and forth questioning about sauces that never really got resolved).\n\nThe service, however, was good. I can't really complain about that. One thing they have going for them is that their lights sure are fun! The lights are fun to look at, but the rest of the decor is nothing special. Normally I don't mind a plain restaurant, but, if that's the case, you need good food to distract you. At Ocean City, I certainly wasn't distracted by the food (luckily the lights were almost enough to distract me from the food!).",
"The dimsum here is often fresher than most places, if only because two or three carts wander the single floor of the restaurant. There's not as much selection, but generally everything I've had here is hot and fresh out of the kitchen, and if you have a request off the menu, it generally comes out quickly if you're there before 1p.\n\nRegular food here isn't bad, either, but there's nothing that stood out when we ordered dishes varying from the walnut shrimp to the sauteed watercress. Parking for the lot across the street isn't validated, but it is a decent-sized lot.",
"Note: I'm reviewing this restaurant based on the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation's (PCDC) Year of the Ox New Year Banquet. \n\nThe evening started off great with a performance by the Philadelphia Suns Asian Club, who graced us with a traditional Lion Dance and drum music. Then the 400 guests in attendance were treated to a wonderful feast that lasted nearly 3 hours. We were served some amazing dishes:\n\n- Dim Sum Platter\n- West Lake Beef Soup\n- Jumbo Shrimp with Glazed Walnuts\n- Beef with Broccoli\n- Lobster with Ginger and Scallions\n- Braised Bean Curd with Vegetable and Mushrooms\n- Crispy Golden Chicken\n- Long Life Noodles\n- Fried Rice \n- Fresh Fruit\n\nIt was all really good and the amount of food was astounding! The speeches by John Chin (Executive Director PCDC) and other PCDC board members were very good as well. It was such a warm and friendly environment. It was also great to hear about the wonderful achievements of PCDC. \n\nOverall, I enjoyed the upstairs banquet hall and I'd go back to Ocean City for dim sum and steamed buns!",
"Has-been... that's what this place is for dimsum anyways.\n\nI went today and was extremely, sorely, utterly disappointed. Nothing tasted all that fresh, the textures were way off (soft and mushy hargow? yuck - me thinks not!) and what the heck is up with the fancy chandeliers and wall papering? This place used to be way better when it looked more ghetto (bring back the pink walls and the good dimsum chef!).\n\nI had the worst craving for dimsum today and did the 50 minute drive from Plainsboro to Philly just to satisfy it. I'm still not satisfied. Avoid this place for dimsum!!!!",
"typically i dine at either kingdom or new harmony before a show at the troc. while i love other spots like vietnam, and have been wanting to give banana leaf a try, i found myself at ocean city restaurant last week before seeing of montreal. can't say it has ever been on my radar, and what brought me in was not any rave reviews about the food; it was their tv.\n\nOCR is one of 2 chinatown restaurants (that i know of) offering a tv for its patrons, and the sixers were playing game 2 vs the magic that nite....soooo, yeah. after waiting out a torrential downpour, we walked over in the rain, happy to be in from the cold and to see the large screen awaiting us. we sat down, poured some hot tea and asked if they could put the game on. after struggling to find it, the server handed the remote to my bf to take a look. UH-OH! turns out they have the dish (satellite), and the game was on CSN - go figure.\n\nwe were tempted to leave at that point, but the place was near empty and we're nice like that (not to mention we weren't ready to brave the rains again), so we stayed and settled for watching the ticker on espn. expectations for our meal were not high at this point, but we ended up happily surprised with our selections - wonton soup and sautéed chicken in garlic sauce for him, hot & sour soup and bean curd & string beans in a garlic sauce for me.\n\nmy soup was deliciously spicy but both of our entrées were not, tho they should have been according to the menu. i enjoyed the unexpected assortment of vegetables (bamboo shoots, baby corn, water chestnuts, leeks?) that accompanied my string beans. the tofu, however, was not tender, rather over-fried and chewy...but i still ate it. as an authentic chinese restaurant, OCR does not serve brown rice, so we had to settle for white. i didn't mind as the consistency was a perfect blend of sticky & fluffy.\n\ndrinks were SUPER CHEAP but we only opted for 1 glass of white wine each (a big pour at a whopping $3.75...i'm \"sure\" it's quality) as we wanted to leave as quickly as possible in order to go catch some of the game at the fieldhouse before the show. i was feeling a solid 2.5 for this place that nite and wasn't sure which way my review would swing, but the next day when i ate my non-greasy leftovers for lunch, i decided OCR was definitely worthy of the bump up.",
"Sometimes you really crave good Hong Kong cooking...pristine seafood, outrageously tender beef, squishy sea slugs...well maybe put a hold on the slugs...but especially here in Philly, the good restaurants are the rice shoppes, not the kind of place I would take my mom out for mothers' day. And so, there we were, finally deciding on Ocean City, mostly on the weight of its former glory, they had real table cloths and napkins and because it was close to where I parked. So clear now, so confused then.\n\nso on the eve of mother's day, on a Saturday night, we were one of maybe five tables in the downstairs dining area (there was a teen birthday party in one of the private rooms...we heard their \"games\"). Not a good sign. The service was spotty: we had to flag the head waiter but they couldn't decide who would take our order. But the one who did take it was patient, especially with my mom who was having trouble ordering. From then on they kept the water glasses filled, but the food came out unusually slow, evidence of a reduced staff in the kitchen?\n\nthe food has degenerated over the years to what we used to call \"tourist\" food, . The Beijing Pork Chops were sauced decently, but the amount of gristle on the meat was horrifying. The seafood - tofu hot pot lacked the homey comfort that it usually has in more able hands. The sauteed Chinese broccoli was crisp, but a little tough. \n\nAll things run its course. I hope Ocean City finds another one to run and gets back on top again.",
"It's a little pricey for a chinese restaurant in Chinatown, BUT they shrimp with walnuts is so so so good. They have a full bar, and they validate your parking.",
"Wonderful Dim Sum, such a rare find.\nPeaceful setting, traditional and experienced in food preparation and authenticity. The tea was pleasant as well!\nKeep the trendy crowded flashy hip so called Dim Sum restaurants. They cannot hold a candle to Ocean City. This one truly makes its mark and is such a pleasant experience. \nThis is not your Americanized version of Dim Sum, but rather it attracts those who are familiar with culture and backround. \nAs odd as it may seem (for the earlier hours are typical for serving Dim Sum) I only wish that they offered Dim Sum in the evneing. I would bring a group of friends here for an evening of Dim Sum!\nTry this, then try the rest... You will come back to Ocean City with an appreciation of what Dim Sum should be.\nPros: Excellent food, service, pricing, authenticity.\nCons: I really cannot think of any!"
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"man had a dbl cheeseburger and i can say it was one of the best i had .real juicy and real big. place is like super clean and makes you think your in the 1970s to me anyway. wife had a bacon cheeseburger and she also liked it . we had fries with them and they were very good also had the nachos lots of real cheese beef and all kinds of fresh cut things like onion hot jalapenos peppers just real good and lots of it. will go again so get over there and try some yumm yum !!!",
"Huge, fluffy pancakes, eggs cooked perfectly, and hash browns not completely drowning in grease. Servers here are very attentive and sweet. Plus it is incredibly inexpensive. All you can eat pancakes for $4. Yes it's a chain and it's no center city brunch but it's good for the location and offers great values.",
"I have never been to a Denny's before, but I had very high expectations. I came here with my girlfriend, told the hostess 2 please, and she told us to wait for a little. I grabbed a menu and looked it over while we waited. My mouth was watering looking at the build your own pancakes and extensive breakfast selection, and I was so hungry. In this time, flies were landing all over the menu, but I didn't care because this is what happens at grimy breakfast places.\n\n Many people left while we sat there waiting, and many new people who had just came in and said \"2 please\" were seated immediately. I was frustrated, but willing to wait. After about 5 other couples coming in, and plenty of open seating, I walked up to the hostess to make sure she hadn't forgotten about us. She looked at me, then told me it would be 20 minutes. A few minutes later another couple came in \"2 please\" and was seated immediately. This really ticked me off. I asked to speak to the manager. A short bald man approached, swatting bugs away from his face, and said the hostess knew what she was doing, and walked away like he was king of the world. Another group came in and was immediately seated, I took my girlfriend and stormed out, stopped by the grocery store, and cooked her an amazing breakfast. \n\nI never have, and never will eat at this disgusting excuse for a restaurant.",
"Very poor experience at this location. The service was sub par, food over cooked, and the silverware looks old and worn. Need I really continue?",
"Oh where to begin with this place. Upon entry, the customer is made to feel as though he or she is intruding on a social gathering of employees. When I came in on several occasions, I was told by a SITTING hostess that it would be a minute for me to be sat. Meanwhile, she continued to simply fraternize with other employees at the table. Once sat, it took 5 minutes to receive a water and about 10 more for the waitress to get my order of all you can eat pancakes. \n\nThe food was pretty good, but the service was so unbelievably slow that I will never come back. It actually took FIFTEEN more minutes after my last bite to receive the check. Once up at the register to pay, the waitress seemed totally stumped with the checkout procedure and forced me to wait an additional few minutes before I could actually get out of this sad excuse for a full-service restaurant. I will never return. What a pathetic wait staff.",
"Went there and ordered food to go twice while staying at Sesame place and the Springhill Suites not too far way. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. I expected so much worse. One of the two times I went in to pick up the order the place was so empty! Yet the servers (2) of them were helpful and attentive. No complaints from my end!",
"My first time at a Denny's - and I will be going back for seconds.\n\nBeing in NY, we don't have any Denny's locations near me. Being in the area recently, we finally decided to try one to see what the fuss was about. \n\nWe got there around 10:30 and were able to be seated in a comfortable booth by the window. There were several great selections on the menu I wanted to try, but my stomach was only going to be able to handle one, so I chose the 'French Toast slam'. It was delicious and hit the spot. I wanted to become a bulimic for the day and just try more. The food was certainly what it was cracked up to be. Not sure what some other people were eating, but my food was \"slammin'\".\n\nWe must have gotten there before the rush, since soon after we were seated, a line formed at the front and was like that for most of the time we were there. They should put up some sort of wall in that area, as some of the hungry, waiting people just stared at people as they ate - including myself. \n\nThe waitress and hostess were both very friendly and we didn't feel rushed at all. \n\nI honestly can't wait to return to either here or any other Denny's location again.",
"Denny's is always a bargain. The service at this location isn't so great. Waited 10 minutes for butter and sugar free syrup before asking another server for help. The food was good and the place was clean. I'd give it a double, no grand slam.",
"Service is very slow...it took 45 minutes to get an omelet and not only that it was wrong order. Goto ihop mile down the road service and food is excellent.",
"Empty going in. The food is nothing to right home about. Website isnt updated. They are a franchise and do not do everything Dennys does. Was not impressed. Manager wanted me to show proof from my phone of what website states. Told me it was wrong and they dont have anything to do with it. Manager looked frumpy, everyone else looked professional."
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"Not bad for a buffet. Probably the best buffet in this area. They even do Mongolian BBQ at certain times (call to see when). They also cater. I have a friend who had his wedding catered by this restaurant and he said they did a good job.",
"I stopped in this establishment for a quick lunch and haven't been back since. Food was OK and prices were reasonable, but the variety was definitely lacking. There was the usual buffet standard, \"Chicken Cooked 12 Ways\", but I am a bit surprised that in a town that seems to get flooded out every other day during hurricane season, that the ONLY seafood available was some bait-sized shrimp, the method of preparation I can't even seem to recall. It's not that this place was bad (all my food was perfectly edible) but it just seemed a bit too forgettable, like the local lunch eatery where you know you ate lunch, but can't seem to remember what you had an hour after you ate it. I found some better alternatives in the area - I wouldn't say I would NEVER go back, but I don't have a compelling reason to return either. In fairness, I would give this closer to 2.5 stars, but nothing more...",
"Had a hankering for some Mongolian BBQ on my birthday and went to see what this place had to offer, we walked in around 8 pm and found it to be a bit slow with business but we were seated quickly and the hostess was very nice.\n\n Promptly took our drink order and we commenced to review the buffet food first, everything was fresh and had 4 different types of chicken, 4 variations of shrimp hot and cold. Vegetable dishes and also two different beef offerings. \n\nThe main attraction was the Mongolian BBQ which was fired up and hot. It took about ten minutes to receive my piping hot bowl of food so I went and loaded up on cold shrimp and Veggie spring rolls. Returning to the chef with a tip of course and found the food to be excellent, I am rather jaded by most Mongolian BBQ joints but this place seems to have it down good.\n\nA few great points to add:\n\nWaitresses were very polite, unheard of in the Metro D.C. area and they are very nice here.\n\nThe place is spotless and very clean compared to most Chinese \nrestaurants, very clean.\n\nWaitress was very attentive and our drinks were always kept filled and she checked on us with perfect timing, it did become busy and even with plenty of tables she was spot on in her attention.\n\nFood was fresh and tasty, even the buffet food was well tended with a runner stationed at the buffet bar. They keep it clean and wiped down with not on spoon or tong out of place.\n\nPrice was really inexpensive, 8.99 per person is nearly unheard of with a buffet and Mongolian BBQ. Excellent value for the budget!\n\nOnly thing stopping me from five stars is there are so many other places to try, will do a follow up.\n\nChef Mark",
"Cockroach on my table. See picture.\nFood is not fresh, sprite tastes funny. Place was ok before, but be very careful.",
"Stopped here because everything else in the area we went to was closed.\n\nThey were surprisingly good, and the food quality was fresh.\n\nThere's a similar kind of Chinese Buffet in Gainesville I go to with is very good, but I actually like this one better.\n\nI would go back when in the area.",
"This place is horribly bad for a buffet...old food left out too long, same sauce on everything. Not a large selection. Cups for soda smelled really chlorine like. But I. Going to give them one thing, they do a HELL of a wedding. These guys are the king pins of wedding catering.",
"The sweet and sour of this place (see what I did there?) is that the food is surprisingly good and fresh but the clientele sometimes causes me to question humanity. But, it's a buffet so what can you expect?\n\nI've been going here for years as it's close to my work and its quick, filling, and cheap. No, it's not the best, but it is the most convenient for me. \n\nI've also noticed over the past few weeks that some of the buffet items are now getting cycled around; it used to be the exact same things every day.\n\nI just recently noticed on Monday that they now have shrimp and mussels in the buffet....they looked ok, but I have a strict rule on seafood at buffet's so wouldn't be able to tell you if it's any good or not.\n\nThe waitstaff is consistent and has been the same for years. It's nice to see the same faces, but in the end, they're just keeping my drinks filled (which they do quite well and better than most well-established restaurants).\n\nSo yea, this review is a culmination of years of attendance through the ups and downs, but now they are on an up-swing and my co-workers and I go about once a week.\n\nNotable item: the buffalo wings (I know, I know) but these are outstanding for some reason.",
"This buffet is actually pretty clean to most buffet restaurants I've been to. I have been here many times even before they had remodeled. It looks a lot nicer now with very clean restrooms which are a must for me. \n\nVery affordable and fast. \n\nMy favorite food items are the egg rolls, egg plant, honey chicken and crab rangoon. yum! They have some new items on the buffet lately like steak and fish which is pretty good. \n\nSome cons of course the food gets a little stale sometimes but I think it's because it's in between lunch and dinner when it's dead. So I recommend coming in when it opens for lunch or right when dinner starts. I sometimes just opt for take-out.\n\nI also like how they have a Mongolian BBQ, I'm surprised not many people mention it. They let you choose your meat like chicken, shrimp, beef with noodles and sauce on the buffet and then they cook it infront of you. \n\nSo overall, the buffet is a bit mediocre but its a great lunch/dinner place when you're too lazy to cook.",
"Great food with pleasant service. The selection on the buffet is enormous for what you pay. I've also been to a few weddings that they have catered and the food is out of this world!!!",
"I have ate there many times in 2009 and 2010. Always enjoyed the food.\nHot and fresh. I ate there @ lunch on New Years Eve about 1230 pm.\nIt was not crowded, many due to the big companies in the area were not working, ie Honeywell. The food was luke warm at best. It also tasted different from what I recall. My wife agreed. We will try it again during a busy work day."
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"Great Pizza, friendly staff, and clean atmosphere....highly recommend the Capricciosa pizza!",
"We ordered a spinach and veggie pizza from 3 Brothers Pizza last weekend which was so fresh and DELICIOUS! This new restaurant is not to be confused with Angelas which was there prior. This will be our new place to go for pizza!! We highly recommend it! As a matter of fact we are calling them right now for this weekend's delivery!!",
"I'm coming back on a rainy Sunday and think it would be nice to bring home lunch.\nNew pizza shop opened up the road - let's check it out!\nI was only going to get a few slices but I see a white pie on the displays that is calling my name.Well I did not get it because I meet Nick - one of the brothers and we start talking hometown and of course they are from LI NY - where I used to live.\nSo back to the pizza. I did get a regular cheese pie with half chicken broccoli garlic Alfredo and it is outrageous good!\nThe boys have a great menu and they are friendly , accommodating and really Italian from NY.So they understand we need pizza and good Italian food here .\nGo visit- get a slice!",
"Would of had more starts but this is the second time one slice was about 30% bigger than the other. Authnetic NY pizza places serve the bigger slice size for both slices. Quit being so cheap or stop hitting the one hitter so much in the walk in. It aint that hard to roll that slicer even, I did it for years.\n\nMarinara is awesome.\n\nLooking forward to trying the ravioli next time, overheard two people saying it awesome. Worth checking out.",
"This is my new favorite pizza place. Located near the suncoast trailhead, it's a great place to refuel and relax.\nThe pizza is so much better than that Mellow place. Sit down and watch a ball game, or grab a pie to go.\nThe stromboli is amazing, the garlic knots should not be missed, and the 28 inch pie will blow your mind. And this all comes with their delicious home made red sauce. Thumbs up!",
"These guys really know what they are doing! Consistency is on point, great customer service is on point, their pizzas, pastas, salads, eggplant parmesan, and other menu items are always prepared to perfection. They really take pride in what they do and customer satisfaction seems to be their top priority. We order from Three Brothers at least once a week, but more often than not, twice per week. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out!",
"Saw the good reviews and decided to give them a try. Ordered the large pizza with sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers and wonderful caramelized onions. It was so good. The crust was New York style and you could tell it was homemade and fresh. Just the right amount of quality ingredients. They do deliver but I decided to pick up. Noticed a sign that they were under new management. Not sure about the old but the new is good. Friendly customer service. Do yourself a favor, try their pizza, you will not be disappointed.",
"Great to have an option to all of the national chains nearby. Ordered the Sicilian, a large thin crust and apple/walnut salad. The gentleman taking the order indicating the salad was a great pick, and he was right. The thin crust tasted like true New York pizza and the salad was exceptional. We enjoyed the Sicilian, but not quite as much as the thin crust and salad. \n\nThe family is all looking forward to trying the pizza ( and salad!) again soon.",
"The customer service of this place.. it's beyond amazing.. the food is great.. 10 minutes before closing and they are STILL delivering.. I cannot believe a place like this exists.. crispy thin crusts rivals the best new York pizzarias.. If I move out of the area I will literally drive hours for this place.",
"I can not speak highly enough about this place. The food is wonderful, the staff is always friendly, personable and attentive. Their pizza is by far the best I have had in FL and gives the pizza places in NY a run for their money. The prices are good specials like 2 slices and a drink for 5 bucks, or monday and tuesday pies for 9... \n\nIt's one of the few places I've been to that gets the ratio of the pizza correct. (dough to sauce to cheese). They also have sicilian pies which, by itself is pretty difficult to find here, let alone good sicilian pizza. \n\nOh, they also have really good cannolis :)"
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"This is not your typical PJ's. The Medford Lakes location is designed to look like and old log cabin/lodge. It fits the neighborhood. They have a pretty good menu. The nice part is that they offer entrees. I recommend the flat iron steak. Give this place a try.",
"We went to this \"rustic sports bar\" on a lovely summer day with family - not realizing that it is a chain. The food was surprisingly good - Potstickers (though frozen, very tasty) and Cobb Salad (nice FRESH romaine) among them.\n\nThe outdoor seating is fun - but we opted ti sit indoors in the a/c.\n\nService by Sarah our server was great and friendly.\n\nIf we are in Medford lakes again we would return for lunch - but I bet dinner and happy hour are crowded and noisy. Lunch is nice & quiet.",
"Loud. Terrible, greasy food. Unimpressive. The only selling point is that there was a decent selection of beer. So, if you want to drink... thumbs up. If you want to eat.... thumbs down, or finger to the back of the throat to purge the terrible food that they offer.",
"The restaurant looks great, excellent selection of beers and specials. The only thing I would recommend is serving fries instead of potato chips with sandwiches instead of having to make a substitution. Besides that one of our favorite places.",
"Marginal food, but nice bar to hang out. Great outdoor seating during the warm months. One of the only outdoor seating restaurant/bars in the Medford area.",
"The greeters on this particular night all seemed like they wanted to go home. We were given a table right away. Our server came to our table and was pleasant. 10 minutes into our drinks, the staff started pushing tables around right next to us. They were obviously trying to accommodate a large party of adults and 2 infants. But instead of picking up the tables and chairs, they proceeded to drag everything across the bare floor. The loud scraping sounds were quite a distraction. This place is large and has an echo. The food was good and the beer selection was good. Would I go back? Not if I plan to have conversation.",
"I went here on a date and I have to say I was not thrilled with the service or the food. The atmosphere is pretty neat, it has that sports bar/rustic log cabin feel to it. The food is your standard American grub. I tried the turkey burger.It tasted too fatty and the salad that it came with wasn't anything special. My date ordered broccoli cheddar soup and french fries and both were cold. He tried to get the waitresses attention to bring it back but she went MIA. She was nice and apologetic when we finally got her attention, though. Overall, I wish we had tried a different place and most likely won't come back here unless it's to grab a drink at the bar if I happen to be in Medford.",
"Location is what makes this place special. Drinks are good, food is okay.",
"Been there twice. Might go back but doubt it. Menu is small and has not changed. Really loud for dinner. Service is so so even at lunch time when it was not crowded. Food is just average, not memorable.",
"During the later hours of the day/night police will chalk tires ( if they have seen your vehicle there for a while ) and pull you over when you leave hoping for DUI'S"
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"I went here for lunch when I was STARVING, but I still didn't like the sandwich I ordered...\n\nI got the reuben with fries. I've definitely had way better reubens before but the fries were to die for. They taste like McDonald's fries but better. I like my fries extra soggy (yes, I ask for lite fries @ in and out) and so I always let my fries sit with a napkin over them. Anyway, I've been twice and both times, my friends liked their fries because they came out crispy and I loved them after they sat for ten minutes covered with a napkin. Everyone's happy.\n\nI also ordered a root beer float after a bit of hesitation. Although my roommate kept making fun of me, asking if I was 8 (NO! I'm not!), I'm so, so, so, so happy I got that root beer float. It was the best root beer float I've ever had since I was, well, eight. D E L I C I O U S ~ !\n\nAnyway, would have given it a two based on the reuben which was sub-par... but I'm bumping it up to a four because the fries and root beer float were SO good.",
"Derf! Derf! Derf!\n\n\nMan this place had a kickass burger. \nYou had me at the menu.\n\nImpressed. \nYep.\n\nAnd unlike some places in this 'berg the burger doesn't come with a side order of char-smoke. \n\nI really enjoy eating food that doesn't smell like a car's muffler. I don't find that \"real\". Or like \"my pappy used to make in the backyard of my youth\". My pappy can't cook. So really, c'mon.\n\nFries were fresh, crisp, and I think made totally, like 100% from real potatoes. Amazing.\n\n\nDerf! Derf! Derf!",
"Derf's has been rockin' Santa Barbara since the 90's. Located on a busy little corner, originally the site of the 3rd oldest gas station in the world. It has a spacious sunny deck and a relatively small interior, with 2 TV's on the lively bar side. Lots of friendly customer photos on the wall tell you what this place is all about.\n\nThe food conversation starts with reasonable prices. Talk to me Derf! Check out the $3.50 breakfast Monday-Friday. I first got it on with \"Derf's Sandwich\" featuring turkey, bacon, lettuce and your choice of cheese. Cheddar works. Definitely a good Ceasar salad here too. \n\nNice spot. I wouldn't cross town for it, but if you're anywhere nearby, go there!",
"\"Dirty\" Derf's has the worst service of any resturant in the world. Food ain't all bad though.",
"I'm stuck in the middle. Service is terrible. Even when its empty the servers take FOREVERRRRRRR. The weekday breakfast special is a great deal and I love their chicken strips! Parking sucks, there are only a few spaces behind it next to the video store.",
"good standard breakfast at a reasonable price. Sunday morning can best be started off with a veggie omelet or eggs benedict. Tasty and even though a few reviews here are complaining about the service we thought it was okay. Not a destination restaurant, but hey they can't all be, when you're hungry, you're just hungry- right? It was pretty windy the morning we went or we might have tried dining al fresco as it looked like a cool spot to catch some early morning traffic- you know those people that drive the wrong direction on the one way street - I love that!",
"Visited here once with a friend when the wait for Cajun Kitchen was too long, and was disappointed. The food was passable; pretty standard Sunday breakfast fare of pancakes, omelettes, and the like.\n\nThe server was quite surly, though, and it totally ruined the place for me. Maybe it was just a bad day for that girl. At least it gave me and my buddy something to talk about...",
"really greasy onion rings. and really salty vege samish. bleh. made me a bit sicky. also only like 5 beers on tap.. but the bathroom was clean!",
"I love this place for breakfast!!!! They have pint sized mimosas for 6.50 filled almost to the top with champagne and a splash of oj. On monday-friday they have a great $5 breakfast, you get to choose 3 items out of 2 eggs, hashbrowns, potatos, toast, pancakes, bacon or sausage. They also have the best onion rings! This place is a little hole in the wall, but it is great! I highly recommend it!",
"Nice outdoor patio with shade. Lots of reasonably priced burgers and sandwiches. Had the bacon cheeseburger which was good. Plus, they have a full bar and several beers on tap. Added bonus: across the street from McConnell's."
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"What a fantastic addition to South City. The service was great and the food was superb! I will definitely be back!",
"Pulled pork good. Smoked turkey very good. Mac and cheese not so good. We enjoyed the fries. Onion rings would be a nice addition. As this is a brand new restaurant and it was slow I really expected the owner or pitmaster to come out to see what we thought. I will come back.",
"Nice addition to the neighborhood. Nothing too over the top but very safe and good BBQ. Correct amount of rub and smoke. Young staff but very attentive. Nice interior and overall a good value.",
"food, service and atmosphere were all excellent. we had the brisket lunch with macaroni & cheese and potato salad and the pulled pork lunch with fries and apple sauce - all were very good. the apple pie desert was to-die for. we will definitely visit again.",
"I tried a mix of items here with friends and overall it was very good. While still not my favorite barbecue place in St Louis it is a reasonable option when in the area. They have a nice dining room and offer carry out.",
"I visited twice this weekend. Great pulled pork, liked the fries and the Carolina Mustard sauce. The Midwest Sweet sauce was also good. The Texas Spicy sauce needs work - not spicy at all. Daughter had chicken which was too dry. Dr Pepper in mason jars was a nice touch The waitstaff was so nice, and the interior of the restaurant is perfect for a BBQ place. A great addition to South City. I will certainly go back.",
"Just tried Smoking Barrels for the 1st time and was very lucky to get the opportunity to try several of their meat and side offerings, thanks to the kind generosity of the owner/pitmaster. The baby back ribs were BIG and had tons of meat on them! The glaze applied by pitmaster was delicious with a slight crunch. I enjoyed them without any sauce all the way down to the bone. Brisket and turkey were both excellent with a nice smoky flavor to the turkey and a little bit of fat which is perfect on a nice slab of brisket. The pulled pork and sausage were my two favorites - the sausage was wonderful on it's own, and the pork was tender and tasted excellent with the sweet BBQ sauce.I also tried several sides: they have a hot and cold potato salad, the cold being the traditional you find at many BBQ spots. It was delicious as I mopped it up with a little BBQ sauce, and the hot was surrounded with cheddar cheesiness - very good! Also had the creamy cole slaw on my pulled pork, which is a preference of mine, and it was delicious! BBQ beans had bits of pork and brisket in them, which helped give it a smoky rich flavor.There are 3 different sauces at each table: Spicy, Sweet, and Mustard. I had fun trying each meat with the different sauces, but definitely preferred the sweet and the spicy.Loved my experience here! Owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. Seating inside was casual with several tables and several more outside for nice days. Very clean inside too. Highly recommend this BBQ and next time MUST save room for dessert!",
"Solid, tasty barbeque. I had the turkey, which was very juicy and fork-tender. I'm a sweet sauce kind of gal, but the Carolina Mustard was delicious. I tried standard sides of baked beans and potato salad. The beans weren't overly sweet, and were loaded with small chunks of beef. Potato salad was good, like your mom would make. Service was very attentive, with the Pitmaster visiting guests. South City needed a decent 'que joint, and now we've got it!",
"good meat cole slaw a no go. Like that all meats are served without sauce so you can add any of their 3 sauces to your dish. Says 8 oz serving for dinner plates scale must be off was not alot for the money but good none the less",
"Great addition to the neighborhood. Food was good and servers very friendly. Prices reasonable. We will be back."
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"This burger is not worth all the hype.\n\nFor weeks I have been reading about how the primary competition for 5 guys was In and Out. Maybe I was expecting too much, but the burger was just a notch above edible.\n\nI traveled nearly 15 minutes across town to eat a burger that I can obtain from a low budget cookout. The meat tasted like it was purchased from a local grocery store. The cheese was/tasted like ordinary tasteless American slices. I am a man that likes a good cheese on my burger....Cheddar makes it better. The sesame bun tasted like it was purchased at the same local grocery.\n\nAnd the fries! Maybe I made the mistake of getting Five Guys Style instead of the Cajun Style. Yes, the fries are made from fresh potatoes, but I think cooking them in peanut oil just is not a wise choice. I could barely eat half of the order before I gave up on them. My ketchup and an excessive amount of black pepper recipe could not save these hot,soggy,greasy potato sticks.\n\nEven though the line was going outside the door, we were served quite quickly. The staff was friendly and were nice enough to explain ordering process. A Hamburger is actually a double burger and a Little Burger is single patty burger. Burgers come plain with your choice of toppings. You get a choice of 16 toppings, which are free. These toppings range from the expected like pickles and lettuce to premium toppings like grilled mushrooms and jalapenos.\n\nFor those who do not want a burger there is a veggie sandwich, various hot dogs and a grilled cheese.\n\nDinner for 2 cost me $16.64. The order was a little cheeseburger, a little bacon cheeseburger, regular order of fries and 2 regular drinks.\n\n\nI rate food based on a taste to cost ratio. My little cheeseburger cast me $4.09 and tasted poorly. Throw in the cruddy fries and the travel across town. I can only give 5 guys 2 stars.\nI will not be eating here again unless someone else is willing to drive me there. If I drive that far I am going to Brushfire BBQ.\n\nI can provide a few suggestions that I feel have a high taste to cost ratio. My first suggestion would be Culvers. This place is totally Midwest, but there are a few locations in Phoenix. They use fresh beef and cheddar. Lindy's on 4th. That guy cooks'em the way I like them, with crispy edges. Fuddruckers is gourmet and has many condiments to dip your burger in. Casita de Cecilia, Cecilia makes her burgers big, cheap, sloppy and scrumdiddlyumptious. Zinburger, a little high priced for my cheap ass, but the taste and service totally justify the cost. Kenney D's, his pizza burger is smothered with marinara sauce topped with Mozzarella and served on a garlic toasted bun.",
"How has no one reviewed this yet?\n\nYeah it's damn good.\n\n\"normal\" = 2 patties\n\"small\" = 1 patty\n\nEither way, lots of free toppings, fries are tasty, bag gets those pleasant grease spots peeking through the paper.\n\nStill crowded since they opened this one about a week or so ago. Deserves to be crowded.",
"I couldn't gift Five Guys with a better compliment, review or glowing recommendation than the following tale.\n\nMy husband is an east coast boy. I am a west coast girl. Our battles over west coast (the BEST coast) and east coast (the LEAST coast) at times reach Tupac-Biggie proportions. All in good fun of course (like, no one has been shot yet). That being said, maybe the only reason we are still married is because I have never once claimed that the west coast darling In-N-Out Burger is superior to the east coast beloved Five Guys Burgers and Fries. And I've never said such a thing because, well, it isn't true. \n\nOne of the first places my spouse dragged me to in his home state of Maryland was Five Guys - as he fondly recalled how he remembered the days (back in them there late 90s) when Five Guys was a three location operation in DC. I can see him telling this story (in his late 90s) to our grandchildren....because that's how much he loves Five Guys.\n\nSo when he found out they were opening a restaurant in Tucson, AZ he all but stalked the place until they swung wide the front doors, taking his first chance to patronize the new digs just as soon as he could - which just happened to be two hours after he'd had SURGERY. \n\nAnd that, friends and neighbors, is devotion. A guy that went directly from the OR at UPH to the discarded peanut shell strewn floor of Five Guys.\n\nAnd, my personal opinion? The Tucson version of FG burgers were even better than the ones I'd had on their precious east coast. Must be that magical west coast touch.",
"New to Tucson (and to me) my wife and I decided to head over and try this place out. The line was out the door (almost, but not quite as bad as when the first In N Out arrived.) Total wait time from getting in line to getting our food was about an hour. Not unexpected for a new burger joint around here but...IT'S A BURGER AND FRIES!!!! I don't wait 30 minutes at a sit down restaurant! \n\nThat being said, I got the \"normal\" bacon cheesseburger with \"everything\" and it was pretty tasty. I don't know if that's because the burger was tasty or because it sat on top of the fries in the bag and absorbed some of the extra grease from them. I like the cut of the fries, thick, and with some chew to them, but the grease stained paper bag was off-putting unless you have an angioplasty already scheduled.\n\nOverall, I'm a fan, or at least I will be if they decrease the line significantly. That doesn't mean it'll be a regular stop though. I am a little healthy.",
"Really good food here people. I dropped by last week, a few days after they opened, and ordered up a Bacon Cheeseburger and some Cajun fries. \n\nAfter waiting a solid 20 minutes in the jam-packed restaurant, my number was finally called and I received my burger-- to go, thank you very much. I seriously hope that the rush dies down in there (I've seen the line flow out through the front door just about every time I've driven by) because there simply isn't enough space for the crowd. \n\nI get home and hungrily tear open my bag and examine my burger. It's huge. 2 3-4oz beef patties with fresh toppings piled on, and some of the best cheese I've ever had on a burger. But what's this? They FORGOT my BACON!? This is an injustice. Something that made this place stand out to me was the amazing assortment of toppings for burgers, and here I am, having paid for bacon on a burger only to receive, well, no bacon! For this mistake, I only can give them 4 stars, even though the juicy and delicious burger and zesty and well-seasoned fries I ate was well worth the $10 I spent. \n\nDon't pass on the fries, ever. They were amazing, perhaps only to be outdone by those of Wingstop. I'm craving these fries as I type. \n\nAlas, be prepared to pay out twice what you'd spend at In N Out, and be ready to wait 15-25 minutes for your food (so get comfortable). While it seems that the employees have been told that they do NOT compete with In N Out, Five Guys is going to have to accept that In N Out IS their competition whether they like it or not. They've even got the same color scheme! Just because one is \"fast\" food and the other isn't, it doesn't mean that they don't have to fight for the same client base.\n\nIn the end, I see myself enduring the wait at Five Guys in the very near future so I can once-again sink my teeth into the amazing burgers they craft from scratch. But don't take no guff if they don't get your burger order perfect, because that's an injustice that no lauded food establishment should be dealing out. \n\nEnjoy!\n\nBtw, what's with the peanuts?",
"Five Guys has been rightly described as the \"In N Out\" of the East coast, something I completely subscribe to. Tucson joins a number of cities where East coast meets West coast, and are lucky enough to get both.\n\nWhere In N Out extolls the virtues of a simple, very simple menu, Five Guys offers a completely different order of burger customizations all while not sacrificing quality. I went there on opening night and have visited a few times since, and now think I've got enough impressions to square away a real review.\n\nFirst off is location - Five Guys picked a location with gratuitous parking in the Albertsons shopping market. Traffic has increased since they moved in, but the location on the whole isn't so congested that I avoid getting a burger from them purely because of parking availability. So far it's good. What makes me a bit puzzled is why they subdivided the building the way they did. The interior is narrow and obviously a bit undersized, since a week after open it's still regularly packed to the point of having no available seating. Mark of a good burger, though.\n\nFood itself has been awesome thus far. It's hard to really benchmark a chain restaurant's food quality when they've only just opened, especially since employees are only just starting to scale up quality and efficiency and get the process down. I've been to other Five Guys, and this one luckily was just as good as I expected it to be right when they opened. When it comes to consistency, I've had no issues thus far. I've heard one or two hearsay accounts of orders being messed up, but never encountered that myself, even after inordinately weird toppings were requested. \n\nWhat's different about Five Guys again is the menu - you can order a default set of toppings by requesting everything, or a smaller subset of more typical toppings. Or you can order one by one. All of them are free - this is awesome. Just from the fact that the menu is by default more customizable, Five Guys wins over In 'N Out for me in this category - secret menu items aside, Five Guys is still able to churn out orders quickly even with different toppings on each one.\n\nFries are kind of a toss up for me. I've had the regular and the cajun one, and they're not really the style of fries I like. I vastly prefer In 'N Out's style of fries over Five Guys, which are thick steak-fry type potato logs. They're a bit flaccid, and what's really annoying is how they're packaged - in a cup.\n\nThe result is that the cup is chucked into the paper bag with burgers, and invariably falls over. You get fries all over the bag, which is slightly annoying. That's kind of a stupid thing to whine about, but it's a bit more of a mess than I like. \n\nSpeed is getting better at Five Guys - I've heard incorrectly from a few people that you're given a meal free at this chain if the food isn't out in under X minutes. This isn't the case. In my short time coming, speed has scaled pretty well under load, and will probably get better when the local hype subsides. Lines have been actually getting longer as word of mouth spreads.\n\nThe war between East and West coast burgers won't ever be truly decided - each offers a distinct style that doesn't compromise on quality. For me, Five Guys offers a competitive alternative to In 'N Out in the higher-end burger/fast food market. The value is there (it's cheap), and the quality is there too (meat is never frozen, and you've got tons of fresh toppings choices). If you can deal with the relatively quick moving line and want a quality burger, I heartily recommend Five Guys.",
"Here's another veggie person hitting a highly touted hamburger joint but I had to see what all the fuss is about. I'd read good things about their veggie sandwiches and fries.\n\nI had the veggie/cheese sandwich, and though exceedingly messy that only a fork could rescue, I'd give it 5 stars for taste.\n\nThe French Fries: My, oh, my. I feel like a traitor here but what a disappointment. Presented in a paper bag with lots of grease stains to brag about, they honestly were soggy, limp, and greasy and unevenly cooked. And why on earth do they give you so many??? Definitely a sharing entree.\n\nWe hit the place around noon and it was busting at the seams with people. While you wait in line, you can munch on bowls of peanuts in the shell. Don't know why you'd want to do that, but there they were. \n\nOne other thing I kinda didn't like: Many restaurants have a wonderful aroma in the air. Inside 5 Guys it smelled like raw hamburger meat. I think they might need to power-up their kitchen fans and let some of the good smells from the kitchen waft into the dining area.\n\nI'd love to return with hamburger-eating friends to see what they think of their famous burgers. And then edit this review accordingly.",
"I was really looking forward to a great meal due to the fact that everyone I talked to said it was way better then In n Out. Not even close. \nThere was really no flavor in the meat. I didn't get a sauce because i wanted to taste the flavor of the meat. \nThe onions weren't plentiful and the bun wasn't special. \nMy wife and child went and spent 32 dollars. Hardly cheap. In n Out is so much better and way cheaper. \nTo top it off we were swatting at flies the whole time we were eating. \nI will not be going back.",
"After all the hype I had to give this place a chance.\n\nBetter than In N Out? I think this is a bit of a stretch and here's why:\n\nLet's start with the french fries. My god these things were greasy, limp, and undercooked. I don't know if this is how they are supposed to be or just a one time mess up. It looks from other reviews that this is how they always are. In N Out's fries are FAR superior. 5 Guys does have an option for Cajun Fries, I am not sure if that would be better.\n\nThe burger was indeed good. Fresh ingredients and beefier patties than at In N Out. You also have the option for a greater spectrum of ingredients (jalepenos, green peppers, mushrooms, bacon, hot sauce, and a few others). The burger was ample sized and tasty. Would I consider it better than In N Out? No, but I would consider it on the same level. The fact is these burgers are very different. In N Out has its own unique flavor, that while good, is not necesarily what I always feel like when I want a burger. \n\n5 Guys is a great alternative to In N Out and definitely in the same league for the price.",
"One word. Yummy! Burgers are fresh and tasty. These are not gourmet burgers so keep that in mind going in. Way better than In and Out....by a mile. Fries were good and plentiful as well. \nThe place was crazy busy and the line was out the door. Not enough seating but I think they are going to expand next door soon. Glad to have another burger choice in Tucson."
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"Dark\nMysterious \nHip\nCocktails\nDesserts \nBooks\nEye Candy\nFashion\nMovers\nShakers\nTartines \nAnd Cheese.....Oh the cheese board!\nThis hip new spot in town is spot on! On a recent late night outing we chose to take libations, substance and treats at Bakery Bar. This mysterious location shaded by the din of travelers overhead, was an unexpected oasis of cool. \nWe found a table and a immediately were greeted with menus as the young man explained we needed to order at the bar. We took turns ordering a smattering of choices of the menu, all of which delighted our eyes and taste buds.\nThe tartine was scrumptious \nThe cheese platter of 3 was amazing (imagine the 5?!!!), the bread was even more amazing.\nThe small desserts split nicely between 4....so rich, just a bite of each ordered was perfect.\nIt was intimate\nI loved the ambiance \nA nice group of patrons\n\nI can't wait to go back.....soon\nReal soon.",
"Pleasantly surprised. Nice place, good drinks at a reasonable price. I would go back.",
"My aunt always says \"Eat dessert first\". If you live by that, or If you just need to satisfy your sweet tooth, and still want to keep the drinks coming, this is the place for you! The doberge cakes and petit fours are to die for! I went for the wedding cake doberge slice and the peanut butter scotch petit four. Both were incredible! The drink selection was certainly interesting and worth trying any of them. Most of them were on the sweeter side--after all, it is called Bakery Bar! The bartenders were just as sweet as the drinks and cakes! There were some non-dessert items on the menu, but I cannot vouch for them as we maintained a sweet tooth throughout. \nThe location is a little awkward, though easily accessible from the Convention center/Magazine St., or /Warehouse District/Tchoup (maybe not at night; and definitely not by yourself at night). There looked to be a small driveway/parking lot behind the place, but street parking was obvious bet.\nThe owner(manager?) said that they are offering free drinks in exchange for books to fill their bookshelves!",
"When I heard the concept, I thought this is my ideal bar. Who doesn't want baked goods while sipping cocktails?!\n\nA group of us wandered over on their first Saturday night open. We sampled their specialty cocktails, an old standby (a sazerac) and a glass of sparkling. All beverages were proclaimed delicious. Then we sampled their cheese board, shrimp tartine (see my pic) and a variety of cake bites. Re is correct that the cheese board was amazing...that bread, yum! My shrimp tartine was delicious and again the bread supporting the shrimp and veg was heavenly. The cake bites were a little less successful, but only because some were mislabeled. The white chocolate fig turned out to be a wedding cake. And the salty ball was probably really almond something. I blame this bit of miscommunication on opening issues and the fact that they were pretty crowded for an opening weekend.\n\nI'll definitely be back to sample more baked goods. I'm hoping for more variety and not just cake in the pastry case. Also when I asked about cookies, I was told that if we had stayed until last call (midnight) we would have been sent on our way with milk & cookies. Next time!",
"Awesome new place in the old Eleven 79 space - it's a strange little corner next to the raised highway without much outside ambiance but the interior is very well done and the service is very friendly and professional if a bit slow (it takes a while to make a great cocktail so if there's only one bartender you'll have a bit of a wait but you won't be forgotten). On an initial visit we tried the Shrimp Tartine as an appetizer and were then going to cook at home but it was so good we decided to order a couple more of the small plates and have dinner there. Toad in the Hole was a very good choice as was the Pimento Cheese Sconewich, it's a very small menu but very well done. And of course you have to save room for the best doberge cake in town, and honestly one of the only places you can find it. Wow, Charlotte does a great job with this difficult multi-layer cake and you may have tried it before at Twelve Mile Limit, Toups Meatery, or through their cake business of many years called Debbie Does Doberge. Same people, now with a storefront that's also a bar & restaurant. Some of the best drinks in town (you may remember Charles from Twelve Mile Limit) to go along with excellent food and the best cake in town. And stumbling (I mean walking) distance for me to get home. Nice.\n\nUltimately it's a bar but there seem to be lots of families here as well and I believe you just have to sit in the restaurant area as opposed to the bar if anyone in your group is under 21. After only a couple weeks being open Bakery Bar already seems to be a big neighborhood draw as well as bringing people from across town for both the cake and the cocktails. It's definitely a bit older crowd than Twelve Mile Limit and unsurprisingly a bit hipster but really this place will likely feel welcoming to just about anyone. I just hope I'm able to get in a month from now when it will inevitably be overrun with adoring fans 6 days a week...",
"We were very lucky to snag some seats at the bar on a busy Saturday night. Service was fast and attentive. They have several selections on doberge bite size cake called dobites. It is great place for groups (they have board games) or if venturing out alone (there are several books on the shelves). Why wouldn't you want a craft cocktail with doberge cake?!",
"Amazing. It's everything I wished for in a bar- cool people, great cocktails, incredible desserts, and CATAN. Go there now!",
"My saving grace!\n This is a great little gem, Dany was helpful, friendly, fast, and very gracious to my difficult dietary order. I chose this place because it was close but wow very happy!\n\nMy buddy got a Manhattan to go... Still find myself smiling when you order alcohol to go.\n\nMy eggs and meat board were perfect! Happy Friday thanks to Dany & the bakery bar serving me my glutenless dinner!",
"Super place. Brand new and great. Cheese and charcuterie plate was fantastic. The sweets are well established in the city.",
"What a great find tonight. Stumbled upon this place doing a Yelp search for desserts while dining in the Warehouse district. \nCocktails professionally made, Great choices of desserts picked from the dessert case. Only open for 3 weeks and we are happy we found it! Awesome decor. Nice bar. Hooks for the ladies purses under the bar. Nice touch guys. If I ever come back to NOLA I will return!"
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"Yordan's is a typical local pizzeria, but it's the best one in town. I am not a big fan of chain pizza so I needed to find a local pizzeria. After trying several in the area I picked Yordan's. The staff is friendly and the pizza is good. I told the people at work about them, now we order from there at least once a week.",
"Yordana's Pizza on Bristol-Emilie Rd in Levittown is a great place to grab lunch. I had a 10 inch individual pizza for lunch yesterday. The pizza was prefect. The crust wasn't doughy and the pizza tasted great. This place has tons of great food to choose from. From pizza all the way to sea food dishes. This place is not really my favorite pizza restaurant in Levittown, but it is damn good. If your in the area with clients or getting a haircut down the street; I'd say stop in Yordana's for a slice. You wont regret it.\n\n9/19/12 I had a the special Chicken Parm Wrap for 6.50. That just bumped Yordana's up to 5 stars.. It was so delicious. I might have to go back for another tonight. Make sure you stop in there to try it. WOW!",
"I'm a huge fan of their BBQ pizza minus the onions and their garlic knots are to die for. If they ever make a mistake they correct it very quickly. I get delivery from them about twice a month sometimes more.",
"For a pizza place, Yordana's does Italian food better than most. I am a regular. Pizza is OK, but then, I am from Hoboken where brick ovens made a unique quality pizza. I especially like the pasta boscaiola and my wife, the veal parmagiana. one dish is good for two meals. The service is friendly. They recently spruced up their dining room with pleasant murals so it is less like eating in a pizza joint. We have met several people at the restaurant who tell us they dine there often. When people come back, you are doing it right.",
"There are plenty of places in Levittown to grab a pizza -- but I've basically forsaken all others in recent months and bowed to the mouth-watering power of Yordana's New York Style Tomato Pie. (For all o y'all locals, its a Trenton Tomato Pie. And it's ridiculous!)\n\nI also know that their White Pie (with a little broccoli & garlic?) is so tasty! \nBut pizza isn't their only talent - they have any kind of hot sandwich you could ask for. (Their hot Sausage & Egg sandwich could be called, 'Hangover's Delight!)\n\nBest of all, the staff is really nice, the place is spotless and they serve/prep fresh food - and fast! My pickup order is always ready in 20 minutes, even on a busy night.\n \nWhy go to some chain restaurant when you can support a local family business?\nEven if they're a few minutes further than your local pizza joint, you should check them out!",
"Not from the area, i gave it a try based on the reviews here. Ordered an individual stromboli. Ingredients were very fresh and the taste was really good. It was worth the visit.",
"Being an ex-NY'er I value great pizza. This place is the best I have found since I been in the Levittown/Bristol areas. Excellent!",
"I believe this will be my second time ordering from these guys and I decieded to try the pasta. I am a big itialian fan, you know the pasta with the sauce that reminds you of little Itiay... Well this is not what I was looking for. The pasta itself was cooked perfectly but the sauce lacked flavor, the meatballs were dry and I was left disappointed. My kids loved the pizza and Canadian fries so it was not a lose. I will just stick with the regualr delivery fare.",
"mid afternoon after lunch rush order my pizza was a No.1 Works: Pepperoni, Green Peppers, Onions, Sausage, Mushroom \nTheir web page lists the price for a large as $14.95 however it is out of date and is now $15.50\n\nThey have a Delivery charge of $1.\n\nthe food arrived in hot and in good condition in under 26 minutes. \n\nI requested they send 3 menus with my food and they did. \n\nSo what did I think of the pizza itself \n\nThe pizza was excellent, flavor full fresh toppings.\nthe only thing I can say that the under side of the pizza seemed a little moist this is not a bad thing in my book but if you are the type of pizza lover that likes a crisp crust you might not be as happy with your pie as I was. \n\nThey would have gotten 5 stars but the web site needs to be updated not only with updated pricing or removing the prices but the whole thing feels like it was made in word, or with a build your website app.",
"Love the ravioli chicken francese is good as well couple of the nude in pasta dishes I've had have been excellent friendly enough staff lot of Mexicans in the kitchen though not really in a tie in restaurant"
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"Really great customer service and food is good too. They have raspados, ice cream, and food as well.",
"Best raspados in Tucson. They add plenty of fruit, not just sugary juice. Their food is pretty good too.",
"We stopped by to grab some aguas frescas in Tucson on the way to Houston and these ladies were as sweet as can be. We ordered two delicious limonadas and were offered to try the other flavors. They all so tasty! We loved the horchata, melon, jamaica, and mango. They were all equally good, but sweet so it's best to put these on a lot of ice. The menu is mostly in Spanish, but they can translate if you have difficulty. It was about $7 for two pretty large drinks (about 32 oz).\n\nI love small businesses and I hope this one does well because their prices and quality deserve it.",
"So delicious and unique selection. Every thing was fresh and pineapple was so juicy, sweet and ripe. The customer service was also impressive! We will definitely be back.",
"They have great Aguas Frescas my absolute favorite will have to be watermelon, prices and workers attitude are good and portions are good as well.",
"This place is amazing! I had no idea what to expect when I walked in, but I am so glad I did! I had the Dora Verdura. It was crispy and fresh. I also had the Birria Sandwich. I was delicious! The staff was extremely helpful. Would recommend to a friend, would return!",
"This place gets my legit rating. The Cheetos elote rocks! I tried their Birria tacos and it passed the rest with flying colors. Good job Mangos! I'll be back!",
"Delicious raspados, and great horchata. Definitely worth a visit! The coffee is good, too.",
"So good I love the birria nachos everything is delicious!!! You guys are doing great hope you get a lot of buisness",
"Gave this place a try the other night close to closing time. I read some other reviews that mentioned wait times can get pretty crazy here but when I stopped by around 8 PM, there was no wait and the service was excellent. I ordered a strawberry raspado with ice cream, pecans and sweetened condensed milk. It was so tasty and fresh! The staff were also super friendly and helpful. I will definitely be giving this place another visit, I might even become a regular! They have food options as well as coffee drinks. Give this place a try if you're in the area. You won't regret it."
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"Stopped in tonight on opening night of the new bar Kid Rips's. What a transformation from the lost 80's decor of petes. Bar was packed but still a few seats around so we grabbed a pub table. About 15 minutes go by along with about 3 waitresses. One finally asked is if anyone was helping us. We said nope and i asked about specials. No menus, no table tents, no info on what they had to offer was anywhere near us so we just ordered beer. \n15 minutes later after seeing the waitress walk by us for the third time without or drinks we grabbed our coats and hit the road. 30 minutes was more than enough time to get 2 draft miller lights. \nDecor was stark with nothing on walls but flatscreen tvs and paint. Looks promising but i tend not to go back to a place with bad service, and it was bad",
"I stopped in on opening night as well, and knowing opening night may have a few kinks, I was more than pleased with the service of our waitress, Courtney. I have to say I was bummed they don't carry miller lite on draft but quickly got over that when i saw the array of great craft beers at really good prices. The flying fish exit 4 was amazing and reasonably priced. My husband enjoyed the allagash and friends had a variety of other crafts. The owners kindly came over and introduced themselves. I really look forward to the evolution of this bar. We had already eaten, but am definitely looking forward to trying their menu next time!! Thanks to the Ripa brothers for changing what had been an eyesore to a beautiful local spot!!",
"Great new place in town. Excellent service and great food. Burgers, fries and buffalo wings were all really good. Looking forward to many weekends out.",
"Great improvements over the bar previously known as Pete's. The food was amazing and everybody was super friendly. We were really impressed by how smooth things went considering they don't \"officially\" open for a couple more weeks. Best soft opening of a new bar that I have ever been to.",
"Met some friends for happy hour last night. They did a great job remodeling. I like the decor, it's clean & minimal. The tiles in the ladies room are really pretty. The giant mirrors in the stall are interesting, never seen that before. Not sure the real candles on the bar are the best idea, my purse did start burning at one point. lol. They have a lot of craft beer on tap, I've seen other reviews complaining that you can't see what's on tap because they're not marked, but that's because they will be changing all the time. They have a beer menu & all the beers were displayed on a flat screen tv. I feel that the beer is priced fairly. They've only been open a week, so any complaints about service shouldn't apply when they are still working out the kinks. We sat there for 5 hrs, so we apparently had a good time. It's very loud, but I like that. The food that was coming out looked very good. We did try the bacon wrapped jalapeño peppers, you get 6 for $8. They were pretty good, 2 of them were insanely hot. My friend got a chicken Cesar salad, looked kinda small for $13. Overall I think this place is a great addition to the neighborhood, I'll definitely be going back. Good spot to hang with friends or take the kids to eat.",
"What a difference from Petes. ...c lean friendly. ...good food...had cheese burger sliders the were good loved the fresh chips...also the chicken parm rollers....awesome cant wait to try and copy them....the ktfo long hots....more like a good left jab..... wasn't alot of people for lunch...all in all great place ...good luck",
"Went tonight with the family for dinner. Our waitress Courtney was awesome! Tonight we tried the chicken parm rollers, French fries with sweet & sassy sauce & BBQ sauce, firehouse burger, & chicken sandwich! Everything was delicious!!!!",
"Great food menu and even better tap list. Don't miss out on this laid back beer/ bar option new to the area and away from all the 21 yr olds and children. Better than driving to turnersville or haddon ave.",
"Been here twice, and both times were awesome. Staff is really friendly, we got the same waitress both times and she remembered us the 2nd time around. Food was really good, got the avocado burger and shrimp tempura. Both were very good.",
"I was definitely iffy about trying this place, but so glad I did. The boyfriend and I went on a Thursday night and were very impressed. It was crowded, even for a week night but we got seated right away. At first, the prices were a little high for the area but it definitely reflects in the fresh ingredients they use. They have a great craft beer selection, the only negative thing is that they don't list beer prices. We got the jalapeño poppers as an app, it's stuffed with chicken then wrapped with bacon. It comes with a cream cheese sauce and it was so good. The waitress said it was really spicy, but it wasn't at all. The boyfriend got the firehouse burger with their seasoned fries. It was perfectly cooked and spicy, but that's because of the fried jalapeños. You can definitely tell the burger is made with fresh meat and not the frozen patties most places use. I got the chicken sandwich with naked fries. The chicken breast was perfectly cooked with an aioli sauce, crispy bacon, guacamole, onion jam, and arugula over a brioche bun. We also got sauces with our fries, our fave was the spicy mayo. Finally, the chef makes homemade cheesecakes. Left hand milk stout cheesecake was amazing, we took it to go and it was still good. The chef even brought it out and talked to us about it. Impressive. The only negative thing about our experience was before we even sat down, the waitress was telling us about the specials and I immediately forgot about them since I wasn't settled yet. The restaurant just opened so they have some kinks to still work on. We'll definitely be back!"
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"I went to Blaze right when they opened on the first day they were open. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The pizza options consist of either several pre-selected topping choices (I had the BBQ Chicken) or a make-your-own pizza (made a Hawaiian). The pizzas are cooked rapidly (120 seconds) which makes for a really nice, thin-crust pizza. \n\nThis is very similar to Persona pizza downtown, but whereas Persona's ingredients quite fresh and locally-sourced, the ingredients used at Blaze seemed to lack freshness and the same quality. The pineapple in particular looked pale and like it had just come out of a can rather than freshly cut. The dough for the pizzas had already been prepared and not freshly kneaded, but you could see the bakers making more dough fresh in the back of the restaurant.\n\nThe ordering process was quite smooth and without issues. It was nice seeing the myriad of ingredients to select from, but again, do wish they were fresher. The pizza was cooked rapidly and was pretty good. I enjoyed eating it, but it wasn't anything spectacular. Despite the disappointment in ingredients, the two pizzas were tasty with a slight preference towards the Hawaiian over the BBQ Chicken. \n\nThe reason why I'm giving it 3 stars instead of 4 is because of the freshness of the toppings. I would come back to try it again with friends, but with so many different food options in IV, I wouldn't necessarily choose to come back here on my own. It does provide another alternative to the more traditional Pizza My Heart and Woodstocks IV and think Blaze will do really well in IV. However, Persona will still be my go-to pizza place for this style of pizza.",
"I really enjoyed my first build-your-own pizza at Blaze. I got white sauce with goat cheese (my favorite), mozzarella, artichoke hearts, bacon, onions, basil, and chopped garlic. I also got sea salt but I would leave that off next time because it made everything way too salty in certain areas on the pizza. Also, the blood orange lemonade was great!\n\nThe real reason I give this place 5 stars is because I feel like it definitely has 5-star potential. Even if you don't get it right the first time, I'd say you probably could eventually. It can be overwhelming trying to decide which ingredients go well together, so maybe consider trying one of their signature pizzas as well. And in terms of customer service, it was fabulous. They were giving out samples outside, and the managers came up to our table to check on us. Everyone was very energetic and friendly. The whole place has a nice vibe and was packed for the past two nights.\n\nLike the last reviewer mentioned, my roommate and I heard about this place and thought it sounded similar to Persona downtown. While I do agree with the review below about the freshness/quality of the ingredients not being as good as Persona, I'd say that $8.00 for as many ingredients as you want is fantastic. At Persona, each additional topping is $1.00.",
"YAY finally a build-your-own pie shop in IV! If anyone has tried Pieology its just like that...except better! It has a lot more ingredients, sauces, seasonings, etc...\nThey have so many veggies ranging from mushrooms to zucchinis, cool sauces like the spicy red sauce, cheese like goat cheese, and meats from chicken to the classic bacon and seasoning like sea salt! Its unlimited toppings so be creative! A build-your-own pizza is only $7.95.\nThe service was also awesome, a little but slow but I mean, they just opened yesterday so I'll give it some time. It was also a bit overwhelming when five different people came up to me and my boyfriend to ask us how we were doing but I'll give 'em props for being really friendly.\nAnyways coming here more often to keep trying new pies!",
"I got the build your own with spicy red sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, mushrooms, basil, spinach, and crushed garlic. It tastes good overall, but there's also a weird taste that I think is in the bread. It tastes like really bad tap water or chemicals or something. The bad taste was really strong all over the pizza when I first got it, but I'm eating it an hour later, and I really only taste it when I eat close to the crust at the end of the pizza. I'm not sure if I want to try this place again, because it does taste good sometimes, and I was interested in other ingredients, but I'm also sketched out. Also the chicken is good.",
"I cannot believe they're giving out FREE PIZZA all day today. That's crazy!! They handed out 1200+ pizzas on Saturday and they've been advertising on the news and papers hoping that they'd pass that number today. That will definitely happen because the line has been going around freebirds all day and people are constantly asking what the line is for. FREE PIZZA!!!\n\nAfter waiting an hour (shorter than what we expected), my friends and I finally got to make our own pizzas! It was my first time at Blaze Pizza but my sister had been before and I've only heard good things about it so I was very excited. \n\nThe staff was very friendly and explained how the whole process worked. Unlimited sauces, toppings, meat.... I mean it couldn't have been better! It was free so that was amazing but even for full price which is $8, i think it's totally worth it!\n\nOn Friday it's 3/14 aka Pi Day so all their pizzas will be $3.14! I think this is a very good way of advertising for their pizzas right now and getting their name out their in the IV community. I'm sure Blaze Pizza will be a success :)",
"Let me be clear that I am not a big pizza fan but when given free rain to build my own pizza with all the toppings I want I am one excited mother fucker. \n\nWhen you walk in the first thing you see is your dough being pressed out right in front of you so you know it's fresh. The first thing you pick is your sauce(s) that you want on your pizza; I got the spicy tomato sauce which was just the right amount of heat. Then beyond the sauce is a magical sea of toppings that will make you bust a nut. I myself got 3 different types of cheeses, 3 meats, and I think about 6 toppings. What's great about this place too is that they are not skimpy with their portions. I was asked every time after a topping was added if that was enough or if I wanted more. The workers here really got their shit together. Once you reach the end they cook your pizza in 2 minutes and voila, my masterpiece was ready for devouring. \n\nMy pizza was exactly what I hoped for it to taste like. It was beyond delicious especially since you make it and you get to put whatever you want. The only downside is that the crust wasn't as crisp as I would have liked but that's to be expected when there's a mountain on top of it. All in all my experience was great. Workers are friendly, ingredients are fresh, pizza was tasty, and all for a reasonable price especially here in IV. Sorry Woodstocks and Pizza my Heart, Blaze Pizza is swerving on you bitches.",
"this place is really hit or miss, but i think they used all their good pizzas in their opening. \n\nive come here at least six times each visit the pizza comes out more soggy and flappy. \n\noriginally the pizzas were crispy, but now - most likely due to huge lines - they dont cook the pizzas long enough, and they come out flappy and messy to eat. \n\nthere are so many better pizza places in IV. blaze was a nice novelty but now it's just meh.",
"Everyone I have brought here LOVES this place. I explain it as Subway but for pizza and that seems to reel them in. Don't leave IV without trying this place. $8 for as many toppings (including MEAT!) as you want, and the pizza is quite large, I can never finish it. \n\nI have never had to express so much restraint when ordering food. All the toppings are so tempting. I really like their white sauce and it I love that they have whole roasted garlic!",
"My friends and I heard many great stories about this place since its opening, so we decided to drop by and try it out when we had a buy one get one free coupon. \n\nBlaze Fast Fire'd Pizza is a great place to have some fresh and ready pizza. The type of management really reminds me of Free-birds World Burritos right around the corner. You pretty much choose the ingredients you desire and they make the pizza for you. The ingredients range from artichoke, Italian sausages, pepperoni, as well as many different types of sauces and cheeses. The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. \n\nOverall, the experience was great! There were plenty of tables outside to accommodate the large lines during rush hour. I will come here again when I do have the chance.",
"For the price, quality, and convenience to UCSB, you really can't beat it. Better than Pieology. Not as good as 800 Degrees, but half the price.\n\nThe Green Stripe signature is my favorite starting pizza, but I customize it like mad. You should too.\n\nNice that they have gluten-free crusts and vegan cheese, not that I order either. Would be nice if they had beer."
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"One of only two or three totally vegetarian restaurants in Nashville, Woodlands is a treat for vegetarians in particular and healthy eaters in general. You can enjoy the lunch buffet or order from the menu for lunch and dinner. Many of the classic Indian dishes are offered, and the waiters will be happy to describe the selections for those new to healthy Indian cooking. Be adverturesome, and try a bit of some of the buffet items that are new to you. For those new to Indian veggie cooking, I recommend the lunch buffet your first time.",
"I always order the #37 special Woodlands dosa. Another favorite is the vegetarian cutlet. But, don't forget to check out the bread selection on the last page--I can't remember the name of it, but get the one stuffed with potatoes and spices. Dinner is best, I don't love the lunch buffet. Great for a cold winter evening too!",
"Um, yes. Even if the only thing Woodland's had was a GIANT vat of sambar with idlis piled up high, they would still get my 5 stars. Hell, they'd get all my stars. This is what tasty vegetarian tastes like. And their gulab jaman are the most perfect little fried balls in syrup EVER!",
"I really love Woodland's. It is easily one of my favorite places to eat. Indian is by far my very favorite food, and this is my favorite Indian restaurant in Nashville. Also, I'm a vegetarian, and it's not always easy to find a good variety for vegetarians, but that is not the case here. I have always found the staff to be very friendly, I've been there so much that they remember me now every time I go in. Price is good, and nothing beats their lunch buffet!! Some of my personal favorites are: for appetizers- vegetable samosa, homemade spring rolls, and the assorted appetizer. Uthappam- tomato and peas. Curries- Palak Paneer, Baigan Barta, and Aloo Palak. Desserts- Gulab Jamun, Carrot Halwa, Rassmalai, and I almost NEVER eat ice cream, but I highly recommend the Mango ice cream. It tastes like a mango! They don't serve alcohol, but you can bring your own wine (beer & liquor, I'm not sure) and either the corking fee is cheap, or non-existent.",
"Solid Indian fare. While I am not a vegetarian, I do love Woodlands for its wide variety of authentic offerings. Not the best Indian food ever, but the best near Nashville for sure. I have only been a few times and what I can say is that the food is well prepared, spiced nicely, and is served in very nice portion sizes. The restaurant was clean and I found no problems with the service. I usually choose a couple standard dishes to compare different Indian restaurants. I started with the Channa Masala. While it was a little al dente for my personal tastes, it was very good and I would order it again. There was enough sauce to scrape some up with my naan, but not so much that I had to go searching for the chickpeas. They serve your menu choice and the rice on separate dishes, allowing you to mix (or not) on your plate as you prefer. Overall, a solid dish, in keeping with a very positive experience. Despite being completely vegetarian, they offer a very extensive menu. There are even a few things on there that I haven't tried yet (and I used to eat A LOT of Indian food). Vegetarian or not, if you want Indian food in the Nashville area, you would be wise to check out the amazing selection at Woodlands.\n\nNote: It is a little hard to see if you have not been there before. It is across the street from the gas station right after you get off of the highway. From the road I couldn't see the name of the restaurant behind the trees until after I passed it.",
"I keep meaning to review this place but the fact that i know very little about indian food has been intimidating me. That aside I have very much enjoyed my experiences here. Even when they are not having a buffet they still have some great platters for sampling. I have been a vegetarian for ten years so going into a restaurant where I can order absolutely anything off the menu is somewhat of a novelty.",
"Don't even talk about it.\n\nThis is my favorite restaurant. Seriously. Even non-vegetarians will go away feeling so satisfied, and even someone with weak taste buds like me can tolerate the spice.\n\nMust-tries include the vegetable samosas (2 large ones per order), aloo mutter (yummy, basic curry), batura (huge puffy) or poori (medium wheat puffy) bread, and the Indian coffee. Also, their ice cream is lovely and fragrant.\n\nGo with friends and split many dishes and be very, very happy.\n\nNote: No alcohol sold, but you can bring it",
"went for the lunch buffet. the food was good but the buffet was very small. i am used to seeing twice the number of dishes. they did give us some free dosas though so that lessened the sting. chutney's and naan were delish! can't remember what htey were called but the lentil pancake thingys were my fave!! they reminded me of the southern bbq standard- corncakes- with their slightly sour flavor.",
"Woodlands is EXCELLET! From the Sunday buffet to the many selections on the menu. I have been there at least 15 times in the past 3 months and I'm also ready to go again. \n\nWarning for the meat eaters (like me): This is a vegan restaurant with a lot of curry selections. This place was a great new place for me and made me open my eyes to vegan cuisine. :) \n\n-Shaun",
"Woodlands is a fabulous Indian restaurant. Even though it is a vegetarian restaurant, there's plenty to eat and you won't leave hungry. Trust. I love Indian food and this is at the top of my list.\n\nTry starting with a soup, such as Rasam which is spicy/sour . Or Bhel Puri is an excellent appetizer. The Mysore Masala Dosai is my favorite entree. It all depends on what type of Indian food you like, but they have it all! Woodland's Special Dosai is a local favorite. Be adventurous. Of course their Indian bread and curried dishes are wonderful. They have a lunch buffet for those wanting to sample a little bit of everything.\n\nGive it a try. You'll most likely run into me there!"
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"Dined with my family on grand opening day and was wowed by the great food, service and value. Ordered the gyro on pita with all the toppings that are included. The quality of ingredients, especially the gyro and housemade pita were excellent. The food and service exceeded that of many sit down casual restaurants and far surpassed it's fast casual segment. I'm a fan of Chipotle and Garbanzo is a much improved Mediterranean version.",
"We just got back from lunch. Had falafel on laffa. It was really good. We will definitely be back!",
"The food here is authentic, fresh, and delicious. The staff are very friendly and even offer you a falafel sample. Being gluten free, it is important to me that items be labeled as GF or include their ingredients listed somewhere. They have tons of GF items, including pita which is incredible. I didn't order it with my meal, which I immediately regretted, but they brought some out to me as a treat on the house. So incredibly nice of them! And it was delicious to boot. The owner is very friendly and knowledgeable. Since I work down the street, I have a feeling I'm going to be a very regular customer.",
"Great lunch option! Generous portions of protein, veggies and hummus for price and quality. We arrived a little early to beat the crowds that lined up out the door by noon! \nGet there early for a booth or table, or patio seating on a nice day!",
"Let me start by saying I thoroughly enjoyed my pita sandwich. I chose the beef (because it looked the best), and added tablouleh, hummus, veggies, rice, and special white sauce (mint garlic). It really was phenomenal. THey offer a free falafel while you wait, which was okay but not super fresh. If it's fresh and hot, it would be remarkable. The pita itself was really really good. Fluffy but filling. The chicken and lamb protein options sound tasty but looked like they'd been sitting out a while, so hopefully that was just a time of day issue. I'd like to see the staff more efficient, but they are still learning I guess.\n\nUPDATE: After 7 trips here, I have a suggestion for the owner/management. Please do not let your employees take up the spaces in your very small parking lot. This should be reserved for customers only.",
"Great food, good service, friendly people! The portions are a great size for the price. I look forward to coming back!",
"The food quality is decent and so is the price, I wish they didn't load up so much rice that you forget to notice there's barely any meat in your order",
"First time in this place. Brand new biz in the area. Friendly staff. Be patient, they are new and still figuring it out. Despite that, great service with the store manager checking to make sure everything is good. \n\nThe concept is a build your own plate, bowl, gyro. I went for the double protein bowl with Gyro meat and chicken. Served with Saffron Rice (tasty), cuke and tomato salad, house hummus, tzaziki sauce, red cabbage and their home made pita bread. Man, this place is good. Options to build add and subtract tasty options! Recommend and will be back. Tore up my plate before i was able to take a picture!! Lol",
"Fast casual assembly line mediterranean food. Basically pick your protein and how you want it bundled - as a salad, in a pita, on a plate, in a wrap, and then add on all the toppings / sauces you like as you move down the line. Staff are friendly and give you a falafel to try out while you are mulling over your options. I enjoyed the gyro meat as well as all the side options I put on the plate - hummus, tomato and cucumber salad, seasoned rice, lettuce, cabbage, pickles, olives. The house special mediterranean garlic sauce and cilantro sauce are both pretty tasty. Red sauce that my husband tried has only a slight kick to it and isn't overwhelmingly spicy if you want a little heat. While I liked the salty elements individually like the pickles and olives, these items are better when applied more sparingly to the plate so maybe I would ask for a lighter hand with them next time. You can add on a side of pita to your entree too if you want a little extra carb for dipping in the hummus, though it's enough food you don't need it. The pita, while good, is a bit different than most pita I'm used to and is very doughy. I like that it's served fresh and hot though. We'll definitely be back. This is totally solid food at a good price and I like the set-up.",
"The food is fresh and healthy!! So glad they finally opened here!"
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"Why oh why didn't I just say no to shots? I mean, SoCo and Lime? What am I, in high school? And yeah, that was my group who had their own personal dance floor going at the end of the bar. Is that bad? Gah we probably looked like idiots. Whatever - we had fun.\n\nThe Blarney Stone is fine for a local bar. Typical West Chester mix of college kids and old farts. When I went, it wasn't very crowded which was nice, since I find as I get older that having a barstool is an important factor when picking a drinking hole. We were a party of 8 and we were able to get seating no problem. But I've only been once so I can't say if that's typical. Since it was a Friday night they had a DJ. He was playing typical local bar music (think Bon Jovi, Def Leppard. Ugh.) but he did play Buttercup for me so I was happy. \n\nThe bartenders were really nice. Upon our request for the 3rd round of shots, \"So, what are you celebrating?\" Us - \"Nothing.\" He didn't give us that \"you pathetic group of 30-something lushes trying to harken back to your college days \" look, so he's obviously a pro.\n\nSo I'd go back - it would be the place to go if we didn't feel like dealing with parking in West Chester but wanted to drink amongst strangers.",
"Not a big fan to tell you the truth - food is mediocre bar food, beer choices are mediocre, and the clientele is a mix of crusty older locals and college students. Nothing really special nor any real character to speak of. Heavy duty cigarette smokers. Really just a rung up the ladder from dive bar.\n\nAs Kim said, perhaps the only plus is that they have a parking lot.",
"Me and my buddies would always do the 25c wings on Mondays, and it was a great atmosphere for that. No one's going to bother you as you push the limits of just how much deep fried, hot-sauce-soaked chicken you can clog your arteries with. Our waitress, Kim, always knew my order: 10 hot wings and a Smithwicks. That's always a good feeling. \n\nDuring football season it's a great place to catch the game, to watch people \"work it\" and give yourself a weekly dose of heartburn. What else do you want from an Irish-style bar?",
"The Blarney Stone is A-OK and worthy of the three start rating. They have a typical beer selection and a standard set of televisions all playing the current sporting event. This is a blue collar bar, don't try and order a martini, it's beer or whiskey.\n\nWe don't go for the atmosphere, we go for the wings. Twenty-five cents per wing, sold in plates of ten and twenty on Monday nights. The mild are just right, stinging enough to let you know, but not so much to slow you down. \n\nThe Blarney Stone is the ideal Monday night spot, a veritable Cheers.",
"The Stone...I can't really speak on anything other than Monday nights. After a long Monday at work and still feeling the affects from a weekend filled with debauchery, the 25cent wings and buckets of beer hit the spot. \n\nI'll stroll in there, sometimes in sweat pants and a T-shirt and find a table near the back big screen. Kim, who has been the waitress ever since I started going there, will bring over a bucket of beers and a glass of water without hesitation. The wing special is ridiculous. 10 for $2.50. I'll usually order 10 hot and 10 bbq. The spicyness varies from week to week. Sometimes the hot is mild and sometimes your Tuesday mornings are rough! You should always try to order 20 though because the wing size is a little on the smaller size. \n\nBest flavored wings in West Chester! Yeah I said it!",
"I've been to this place several times and enjoyed myself with some beers and good appetizers. Tonight I revisited this place for the first time in probably about a year and I was a little disappointed. \nI ordered the potato soup and it was just mediocre with not much flavor. Silverware was grungy & dirty looking, and I had some black particle at the bottom of my water.\nService was decent, food was just okay, but the dirtiness I experienced turned me off. \nMaybe I'll try this place in another year.",
"LOVE this place!! Good food and good people! Perfect place to watch the games and grab a bite to eat. BEST tomato mozzarella salad ever!!!",
"The Blarney Stone is the perfect place to relax with friends and have a great time. The food is delicious and the home made soups are the best around!! There are always drink specials during games and the Monday night wing special rocks - best wings in the county. The bartenders are always friendly as is the clientele. If you haven't been here, you don't know what you are missing!",
"A big standard Irish bar in the 'burbs, nothing fancy, just a decent pit stop if you want beers and above-average British-style pub food. Not really a bar for young people or college kids, and not fancy with the drinks - more a beer bar for a working or older clientele, which is fine with me; I am way past college bar age and more interested in my beer than in your Friday-night hook-up. One nice thing about the Stone is, it's pretty spacious inside as bars go, so unlike a lot of littler city places you don't feel like you're sitting in the next guy's lap and the TV isn't blaring the game at you from a couple feet away. \n\nThe beer selection is far more limited than the bars where I generally go (even the dives can manage more than five brands of geek beer), but they did have Scottish and pumpkin ales and my husband is big on the Guinness which flows freely. If they stocked about 8-10 more geek beers I'd bump it up a star. \n\nThe food here is a cut above your average bar food. They have regularly scheduled food and appetizer specials, but we weren't on a budget, and frankly apart from the wings and sliders, the appetizer section of the menu looked kinda blah - no crab or spinach dip for example. So we decided to check out some of their beefier meal options such as the steak (more like a roast when we got it) and the roast beef sandwich. These are the types of heavy dishes that, when served at a bar, have the potential to go horribly wrong, but here they were pretty good. This place knows how to cook beef with no steam-table aftertaste, although as with a lot of Irish food it was a little bland and the massive amounts of creamy horseradish served with it really helped. Awesome crispy beer battered onion rings are probably the best in the area.\n\nThey also have deep fried Mars bars if you want a taste of jolly olde England. Done very well with a thin fried crust and not the heavy puffy greasy breading you sometimes get when American bars try to do the deep-fried dessert thang. \n\nBeer, heavy comfort food and a nap afterwards....solid.",
"C'mon, can't beat the Stone. Great folks, best wings in the area - by far. All good"
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"KFC/Taco Bell combo location. I always use the drive thru. It's not the fastest. The food is consistent. But it's still Taco Bell. I suggest the volcano burrito and taco. Spicy and cheesy just good junk food. Chow down and don't think about how bad it is for you.",
"This place is so SLOW! Waited over 40 minutes for our food tonight last time it was around 20! Way too long to have to wait at a fast food restaurant... We could have gone to a sit down restaurant around here and had dinner before this food was ready!",
"If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Not only were they \"out of tortillas\" so you couldn't order anything made with tortillas (good luck with that) they were so lazy they wouldn't make the cheesy fiesta potatoes I ordered and PAID for. They said they were \"out of those too\" after I already paid for them! You see it was close to closing time, so they were \"out of a lot of stuff\". They could refund our money, but that was about it. Do not go there whatever you do. They are a bunch of lazy employees that do not care about their customers. I even spoke to the manager on duty who said there wasn't anything they \"could do\" to make it right for us. Spend your money elsewhere.",
"The few times I've been here the service is horrible. They never have anything ready and you have to wait over 15 minutes and the workers are beyond rude",
"Try as you may, you won't find a Taco Bell this bad anywhere. Evidently the hiring managers are quite skilled at finding the most obnoxious employees on earth. \nAfter giving them several chances, we are beginning to feel like gluttons for punishment! \nDespite their prime location (there are too few restaurants near Continental Ranch), they just can't get their act together. Why hasn't corporate stepped in to do something about this place?",
"I had literally said no meat no dairy please and please change your gloves. i told the drive-thru guy i am deathly allergic to animal proteins. i heard him say no dairy change gloves. only twice in 25 yrs did i ingest it by accident. i first waited in the walk in for five minutes, when to wash my hands and came out to find a crowd with only one cashier. i waited 15 minutes and left and then saw no one in the drive up. i place my order with the warning, left and bit into the seven layer minus three (cheese, sour cream which i wasnt told was even on it and the guacomole/ranch sauce which i later found out had no ranch sauce), to find out that all three had been put on. seems to me they would all fall under the no dairy no cheese category. i then took my shot and went back to tell them what they did and find out where the walk in emergency clinic was. when i got home 3 hrs later i ate the other 7 layer burrito i think it is, i only had it once before a couple of years ago. this time no cheese, no sour cream, and no beans....no friggin beans. by the way after i went back after the first screw up they claim he didnt remember me from 4 minutes earlier. the same car from behind me was now leaving so that make it three cars between my order and when i walked in. the first manager looked at me like i had three head and said he cant remember every order. i said i didnt even go 100 yards. there was a train crossing so i made a u turn and you are the very last store before the train. you just served the same customer who was behind me when i pulled up. he then sent over the guy who supposedly made it...i was at the drive thru...i dont know who made it. he said he was also the manager but not dressed like the first guy. he said he didnt put on the guacomole cuz that is what the guy said and to change gloves. now i heard what he said and he said no meat, no dairy and no gloves. i heard it. there is not even any meat on it and he said it. anyway they would even send him up to me but they had a personal conference with about 6 employees cuz i could hear the talk and see them look at me. thats when the second guy came back and said he doesnt remember it. okay what about the guy there with the blue hair, he was at the window when he said no dairy cuz he was wondering why. anyway i got some water and found out where the walk-in clinic was, got a replacement and as i left the dick actually said \" have a good day\". i was floored. i swear if i didnt work in a prison i would have thrown a napkin dispenser at his head. i then said fuckin remarkable, what a dick loud enough for the customers walking in to hear me. three hours later when i got home and found no beans i called my local store to see if they hire challenged people, not retarded, but those whose brain is less developed then a chimps, but slightly more than a monkey's (btw, chimps are not monkeys...they are apes so please dont reply to my message correcting me). they responded by yelling at the employees to quiet down they cant hear me and to stop telling the cusomers they are closed since they are still open for 15 more minutes and not to start shutting down yet. i heard them respond by saying they didnt know that they had 15 more minutes to wait. ^^^you can lead a monkey to water but you cant train one to work at taco bell*** she then gave me the number to the corporate office and said they should always be open....nope. and wrong number. i told her repeatedly it was on my receipt and i can look at it. she then told me to call 1-800-tell-the-bell....instead of 1-800-taco-bell. i then called the cortaro store in marana to tell the manager?? that he messed up again and his response was that yes he remembered me all he way from 3 hrs earlier but that he cant always remember what goes on what food....i said what???? you cant remember how to make the food....thinking this twit is a manager and he makes up his own menu in his head and yet i am charged for what is listed on the menu posted short of what i volunteered to remove. i hung up and posted this. ps..im not going to read this for mistakes, i dont care at this point.",
"Yuck yuck yuck! 1) The cashier was rude 2) The chicken was lukewarm 3) The biscuits were hard and had a weird taste. Do not go here!",
"Walked in and throw up smell made me and mine turn and leave. Have eaten there previously and the service is horrible. Worst taco bell ever!!!!",
"Management needs to be fired there. Been there four times and all four have been 20 to 30 minute waits. It's Fast Food! One cash register open. One cook on a Saturday night. If it weren't for the fact the food is decent, I'd try and give no stars. DO NOT GO THERE!",
"Walked in and the restaurant smelled really bad. I was about to walk out until the cashier said hi to me so I ordered. I was going to sit in there and eat but I wouldn't be able to stand the smell. It is also run down and dirty. Not the most desirable place to want to get your food, much less to eat it in there. I guess I got lucky with the food and got normal fast food, because most of the other reviews didn't. \nI probably wouldn't go back there, and wouldn't recommend you to."
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"Met up with a friend at this newly opened place. \nWhile the servers were still in training, the kitchen knows the ropes.\nThe Pepper Lamb I was served today transported me back to Kerala in Southern India, where I spent some time. Excellent is the only word that describes it. Not very fond of Tilapia, but the chef did something amazing in a tamarind Southern curry that my companion ordered.\nOn a recommendation, we ordered the sprouted lentils starter which hit the right notes with the shredded coconut, mustard seeds and lemon juice.\nNo room for dessert but plan to return when I am back in the area, to explore the rest of the interesting menu.",
"Stumbled upon this hidden gem by chance while searching OpenTable for something close to a last minute errand. I was surprised to see an Indian restaurant in Downingtown and even more surprised that it was located in the same plaza (Ashbridge Square) that I was in.\n\nThe décor and ambience was quite nicer than expected - classy yet causal and super inviting. The menu offers a nice variety of traditional northern and southern Indian cuisine, meat and vegetarian options, and a nice pre-fixe menu for $27. And the service provided by the hostess and wait-staff was top notch as they were all friendly and knowledgeable about the menu - a rarity in the food industry these days.\n\nThe food itself is delicious! You can definitely taste the high quality of ingredients they use in this kitchen and will feel satisfied with your meal. \n\nAnother nice thing about this new neighborhood treasure is that it is a BYOB. So if you are looking for something different from the chain restaurants and that is not bar food or Italian cuisine, then grab your favorite beer or wine and give this place a try.",
"I nearly did back flips because there is FINALLY an Indian restaurant in Downingtown!\n\nIf you like Indian food, we highly recommend it. They brought an architect from India and a chef from Dosa in San Francisco. For a non-glamorous location (next to Best Buy), it's a really high-end place without being too expensive. The manager, staff, and owners were all really nice. I will definitely be going back.",
"So I was doing a search for a good Indian place, someone mentioned this place up, so I decided to check it out. The place is fairly new, the decor is very modern, clean, only problem is the lighting, it was too bright, it doesn't set that mood of being out in a cozy restaurant. The host was good, showed us to the table. Oh also it's a BYOB, which is great! The waiter came and got our orders, so far so good, then after the order, problems started accumulating, we waited more than 25 minutes for our appetizers and still nothing, then 10 minutes later, the waiter brings in our entrees, completely forgot about our appetizers, we decided to let it be. My friend ordered a dish and specifically told the waiter she wanted it to be very spicy, this should not be a problem especially being an Indian restaurant, but her dish was absolutely mild, she told the waiter if she could get some hot peppers to make spicy. Guess what? The waiter brings her a pepper shaker, I mean seriously lol, then she notice their ingredients missing on her dish that were specified. As for me, my biriyani was ok. I hope they resolves this small issues fast, cause bad reviews is last thing they as a new kid on the block.",
"Bangles is amazing Indian restaurant that me and my family had the pleasure of dinning. Excellent food and service I would recommend this restaurant to all . My favorite dish Is their tandoori chicken and murgh makhni well prepared so go in check it out I know I did....",
"Love it. Absolutely Love this place. Upscale Indian restaurant with amazing food, just what Downingtown needed. I got a chance to dine here last week. Service was great. For being a brand new restaurant they sure know what they are doing. My favorite on the dish was Curry Leaf Fried Chicken and Lamb Pepper Fry. Flavors were so authentic, reminded me of India. Highly recommend this place to everyone. Try it!!",
"They get a little weirded out if you actually want to spend time reading through their menu. But, they seem very nice and eager to be sure you order something you'll like. Maybe they assumed we had never eaten Indian food and were lost. I don't really know, but if anything it was an over abundance of helpfulness. I like to try new things and was looking for a sample of dishes I hadn't tried elsewhere in a same or similar style. They have lots of options; many of which are vegetarian and sound delicious. We tried a sample of dishes to get a flavor for the place, and everything was incredibly yummy! We'll be back! Soon! If the service hadn't been a little odd over the fact that I wanted 5 or 10 extra minutes (after ordering an appetizer) to read through and consider a plethora of appealing options, I would have given it 5 stars.",
"Absolutely delightful food! Their madras fish curry and kerala chicken are to die for...They have thali for lunch and each dish is authentic and cooked to perfection. I would have given five stars if not for their prices!",
"Everything was impeccable! The service is great, the food is fantastic and the overall experience is really good. Everything we ordered tasted like an authentic home-cooked Indian meal. The vegetable biryani was AMAZING and the onion rava dosa was perfectly made. The only thing I wasn't a total fan of was the sambhar; it tasted more like a thick rasam (tomato-y), but it tasted good with rice. Their tamarind and mint chutneys are made from fresh ingredients, not frozen, and it makes so much of a difference in the flavor. The biryani came with a spicy peanut based chutney which was so tasty. I will definitely be coming back here to try some more north Indian and seafood options!",
"Delicious! I highly recommend this Indian restaurant. Beautiful inside and the service was wonderful. I ate lunch today and the value for the price is outstanding. Everything is made fresh to order. The Paneer is out of this world. Possibly the best I've tasted anywhere in the country. It's tucked back in the corner of the shopping center but there is good parking. Congratulations to the owners on opening a wonderful new Indian restaurant in Downingtown!"
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"Authentic Mediterranean food! Modern atmosphere with moderate noise, great place for brunch or a business meeting. Overall, highly recommend. \n\nOrdered the lamb plate, the lamb was moist and juicy but the rice was a little bland. For traditional Mediterranean food I would expect more flavor in the rice. Other than that, the pita was warm and soft. \nGood dish!! 8.5/10",
"I had the opportunity to try the Luna Grill at their soft opening. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the place had a warm, informal atmosphere with a patio. The food was very fresh with large portions. I had the apple walnut salad with pomegranate vinaigrette, with an add on of lamb. Very tasty all around. Good soft homemade pita bread and a great yogurt dip. The stuffed grape leaves appetizer was just okay, but there were other yummy looking appetizers to order next time. Baklava for dessert was lovely. Prices seemed reasonable for portions and food quality.",
"Was fortunate enough to attend Luna Grill's exclusive soft opening, and let's just say it did not disappoint. I am what you call a lunatic and have been eating at Luna grill since at least 2014. \n\nThis location is much appreciated and I will soon be a regular. Today I had the spicy hummus and chicken kabob plate and it was fantastic. Staff is super friendly and professional, they made sure that I was happy. \n\nThank you Luna Grill!",
"Came on a 'training night' to sample the food... delicious and filling! Staff was very attentive and the place was well managed. Would definitely come many more times. Thanks again!",
"We attended the soft opening of Luna Grill where I anticipated staff working out the \"tweaks\" like any new restaurant would. Yet, I was pleasantly surprise and it exceeded my expectations. I had the chicken and gyro combo along with the grape leaves. My favorite part was the chicken and the special pomegranate lemonade. Overall, I would recommend and will be returning during my lunch hour with coworkers. Santa Barbara finally got a reasonably priced mediterranean joint!",
"We got the pleasure of trying Luna on their test day. The lamb kabob was delicious and juicy. Falafel was crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The yogurt and tahini sauces were sooo good. Huge portions and fresh tasting food. Definitely adding to our restaurant rotation.",
"This is a new face in SB. ABSOLUTELY great food. Big portions, humus n pita bread is a meal in itself. Try it when ur hungry and take home the rest. I'll be back with friends n family. Plenty of parking.",
"Great service from Jada, hope the store does well the manager was AWSOME.....food was great the lamb tenderloin plate was fantastic good luck",
"Driving down to Ventura no more! So Happy Luna has opened in Santa Barbara! I have been obsessed from the first bite of the savory/juicy chicken plate! The plate comes with 6 good size pieces of chicken, rice, pita bread and salad...Be sure to upgrade to Greek :) \n\nEveryone swears by the Lamb...I personally do not eat lamb but I have only heard good things so if that's your thing go for it. \n\nThe Quinoa Tabouleh is good to start with because I feel like it opens up your palate for the deliciousness you are about to partake in. The falafel is super flavorful and you can't go wrong with some traditional hummus.\n\nStaff is friendly and attentive which is a plus! Highly recommend!\n\nWelcome to Santa Barbara Luna Grill! :)",
"Discovered this place in Oxnard and it was amazing and I'm glad it's here in sb! Loved it the sirloin is really tender and tasty. Rice and salad was nice and the portion size was really good. Will return this was really good and price was decent. The wait time is not too long about 15min and although the seating area is not too big this place I hope is here to stay. The stuff and very friendly and the place is clean!"
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"Wonderful way to start off a new restaurant. My first impression, very clean and staff was very attentive to the needs of all patrons. Had this place for lunch which consists of all you can eat hibachi, sushi, rolls and some other asian hot food items. They bring the food to you!! Wonderful concept. Menu was a little hard to understand since it is all you can eat, but they can only bring two items per person to the table at a time, but the food turnaround is very fast. Sushi was very fresh and tasty. Hibachi was standard for any local japanese restaurant. Over all nice atmosphere, good food and I will dine with them again. Lunch \"all you can eat\" only 8.95 per person. Everyone should try this place out. One disgruntled person was at the restaurant when I ate there, but he was the type of person who would not have been satisfied with anything. This is just my fair, unbiased review from a person who eats out daily. Enjoy, it is worth the money!!",
"This is a GREAT place to enjoy lunch or dinner. My gf and I have been 3 times this week. The sushi is very very good, not the best I have ever had but very good. The portions are good and the quality of the food is excellent. The appetizers, hibachi and other things I have ordered so far have been very good as well. The best thing about this place is the value you get for your hard earned bucks! You don't feel like you have just given your first born child to enjoy a very nice meal in a great looking and clean restaurant. \n\nOne small problem was the second time I went the meats for the hibachi were not very hot. I will say they have only been open a couple of weeks and I am sure they will get better as time goes on. \n\nI recommend going before the line is out the door! I am going there today I think! \n\nGreat Experience!",
"This place is a brand new restaurant that opened about a week or two ago. It's a nice location w very cute modern interior. It is all you can eat hibachi, Asian, and sushi, but it is not buffet style. You choose what u want from the menu and the server gets it for you.\nYou can choose to sit at a regular table or sit hibachi style and still get everything on the menu, plus the typical hibachi show w the egg and onion volcano, etc.our server was funny tho so that made it even better. We were watching another server Tommy and he was very outgoing and really wanted to make the show even more extraordinary.\nI tried several rolls. I took a bunch of pics that I posted so u can c all of then. I liked the one w the fish on top the best. The Alaska roll was the most bland, the other roll w crab and tempura chicken had a Lot of flavor so that was pretty gd.\n\nYou had a choice of salad or soup. Salad was fd bc of the dressing. It was just simple lettuce but it was fine. The soup was the typical miso and another type of soup. One additional soup that was different than at any type of hibachi restaurant was the chicken soup, it tasted like it had egg and corn and it was really good.\n\nHubby and I requested to also try mango chicken and general Tso chicken the general tso chicken was pretty gd w fresh broccoli on side. The mango chicken never came even tho I acknowledged if it were coming a few times. That is ok bc we did get full but the server shouldn't have ignored and disregarded it as if we forgot about it.\n\nThe hibachi we ordered was steak and shrimp & chicken and steak respectively. It came w veggies and fried rice, and two sauces Ginger and a creamy seafood sauce. There were only 4 medium shrimp and the rice was kind of blandish but ok.\n\nAll in all I liked my experience. I feel that for the lunch price of 8.95 it was worth it. For anything more than that, I would think it is quite much. They say there is a lot more at dinner, so I'm sure it could very well be worth it, I just have not tried it. 17.95 for dinner is still a lot less expensive than what you would find at any other type of restaurant like this so that works for me. I'll be back again for sure, and hopefully during that time I can try the mango chicken, lol.",
"Took my mom for her bday and 12 others and it was AMAZING!! Great service and food for such a low price! There is no other place that offers Hibachi and Sushi unlimited. The Hibachi show was very funny and professional which is shocking cause I have been to Happy Hour at Arigatos and it was totally rushed and lame to be frank.\n\nI am a sushi lover and the quality was up to par for the price. Will go again and I really hope they make it.\n\nxo",
"This place was awesome! Food and service were great. I visited for dinner. I had two bowls of golden chicken soup it was so good. I am more familiar with it being called chicken and sweet corn soup and its the best I have had in the US. I also had the shrimp tempura, tempura, and sexy girl rolls- all of which were very tasty. I also had the mango chicken and Mongolian beef which I would also recommend and really, with all you can eat how could you go wrong! I am not a hibachi fan so I stayed away from those dishes but others in our party enjoyed their dishes. All in all a nice addition to the Tampa restaurant scene that I would definitely recommend for dinner with lots of choices. Next time I'll have to see what lunch looks like.",
"This was a fantastic surprise today. We went for lunch to check it out since none of us had been before. We weren't really sure what to expect, but we thought it was a buffet. It's not. It's better! \n\nFor $8.95 a person (adult price), one gets to choose from any of the items on the menu as often as one wants. There are several hibachi-style meals to choose from as well as several different entrees including pork, chicken, and steak. For an up charge, one can add higher grade meats and even lobster tail. One can also choose from a variety of sushi rolls as well. Again, this is all for $8.95 and the food won't stop until you want it to!\n\nIt does make me pause and wonder if that price is too good to last, after all, one can purchase a sushi roll at other restaurants that, alone, cost in upwards of $8. For now, though, I'm going to take advantage of it. Don't be skeptical of the quality of the food for the price either as it's extremely good! I also hope this trend continues!\n\nThe decor around the restaurant is tasteful, simple, yet elegant, and there's a warm, cozy feel to the entire restaurant. It's clean and should definitely continue to be so as the people working there seemed very keen on keeping up appearances.\n\nOne quick story about our visit today. We got there at 11:15, and upon entering were told they don't open until 11:30. That's cool. No biggie, but we would have liked to have seen hours on the doors to make sure we would know that. The owner (?) was quick to chase after us in the parking lot to ask us to come back inside and sit down offering to make sure we could get some food. What great service! He was very gracious and even checked on us a couple of times during our visit. \n\nWe will definitely be back!",
"So excited to have a great sushi spot near our favorite beer bar! Located next to World of Beer, it's a perfect lunch or dinner spot. My husband and I devoured so much sushi (made fresh and quick to order) we didn't try any hibachi items. Can't wait to go back again soon. The Sexy Girl roll is amazing . Love this place!",
"Went back to Koizi for my birthday. The price of 8.95 is what is most inviting to me. Also when I have a taste for sushi rolls, I think of this place bc my husband can also eat here and enjoy the hibachi and other chicken options. We finally got to try the mango chicken. It was tasty with sweet chili sauce and chunks of mango. I liked that. The side chicken dishes you ask for are a good size, not too big not too small, but with all the food options, you will definitely be full for the price.\nFor my hibachi, I had the steak and shrimp, and tofu. I liked both the steak and tofu, but this time, the shrimp tasted off like right from the water, but not fresh tasting, it tasted kind of dirty or something. Turned me off, I wont get that shrimp again.\nI had the dancing krab roll, koizi roll, and rainbow roll. All of those were pretty good. \nIn regards to the service, our hibachi cook and our waitress were pretty mute. The waitress seemed kind of crabby but she ended up to be more efficient than she initially was.\nI think I will be back on those days when I am free during the day to get lunch, it's not on top of the list of places, but it's not on the bottom. I do like the atmosphere. \nI think that if I sit anywhere next time it will be at a regular table instead of a hibachi table. When we went this time, there were people by themself and it was awkward like you were staring at each other and no one was saying a word.",
"For its price, Koizi is pretty good. We got there about 6 p.m. on a Sunday and it was halfway crowded. I started off by ordering a shrimp tempura roll and salmon sashimi. Both were good. I'm happy that they give you only 4 pieces of the roll so you can try more of them. I also got a Alaskan roll and a Salmon Skin roll. I didn't like the Salmon Skin roll. However, I've never tried it before. I was spurred to try it, since it was all you can eat. That's what I like the most about this place, the ability to try so many different types of rolls. A lot of their rolls have either spicy tuna or spicy mayonnaise, but there is still a good amount of variety\n\nMy boyfriend tried the hibachi and the show was fun to watch. The fried rice was ok. I've had better at other hibachi places, but it was still tasty. \n\nLater, at around 7:30 it took a long time to get a Philadelphia roll and another salmon sashimi. When it finally arrived, the Philadelphia roll was warm and the salmon sashimi was partially frozen. I think it was because they were getting really busy.\n\nI would suggest going at lunch. The price at dinner is about $17 on most nights, and on Sunday night, our bill came out to about $40. At lunch it is $8.95 and although the menu is more limited, I think it is more worth it then. I am less likely to come back at dinner.",
"This place excellent!! Sushi was very fresh and delicious. \n\nTips \nDancing krab roll \nDragon roll \nCome for lunch on a weekday and it's $8.95 all you can eat! \n\nMy favorite restaurant in Tampa hands down!"
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"A girl reading a book and eyeing the guys fit okay with the Vanderbilt jocks hanging out. Wholesome looking jocks were watching championship poker from Vegas with a $100,000 jackpot. Two airy patios outside also gave fun fresh moments. The pub snacks and sandwiches are definitely above average but next time I'll skip the fried pickles with honey digon. Big Jed's is now the only clean traditional West End sports bar.",
"My family loves Jed's! We can go up to the tree-house inspired third floor and watch the game. We could go downstairs and play wii! And the food was above average. The sandwiches were delicious but the fries were cold (however they quickly brought us more that were hot so it was all good) we will be back for sure! The outside patio bar is also one of the cutest things I've seen in a while.",
"Could be good if they get it together. I've visited twice. The first time it was just to check it out. It was a weeknight so quiet and our service was quick. My fish tacos were above average for a sports bar, but I could've used more salsa/pico for the chips. They also have a good draft beer selection.\n\nThe second time, we visited on the opening night of the NFL season. It was definitely hopping, and they were woefully unprepared for the rush. Our food took over an hour to come, and my sandwich was not at all what I ordered. Instead of goat cheese and portabello mushroom, it just had some lackluster tomato and lettuce and cheese. The fries were soggy and cold. We finally got the attention of a waitress, and she got it fixed. But my husband's burger NEVER showed up the entire time we were there (over 3 hours). At one point, the waiter informed us that the kitchen wasn't taking orders for the next half hour because they were so backed up. We couldn't believe how slow and bad the service was. Apparently some kitchen staff hadn't showed up so the general manager was back in the kitchen cooking. They did comp our food, so that was one bright side. We didn't have to pay for a burger we never even received.\n\nIt's a great space with lots of different niches for different crowds, but they need to fix the service if they plan to stay in business.",
"Was there for the Saints/Packers NFL opener. Apparently, they had major issues during the LSU/Oregon game about being understaffed. They did not adjust to the demand and were grossly understaffed. My food NEVER came, the manager NEVER came despite my repeated requests to talk with them. My wife's food order was wrong and cold. I will be hard pressed to come here again. There are other places in Nashville to watch sports ... I highly suggest going to those other places and avoiding Jed's unless you want horrible service and receiving food that is cold and that you didn't order. Although that would be lucky to get food at all. As I said ... STAY AWAY FROM JED'S !!!!!!!!!!!",
"Before reading the entire review, I will save you the time if you don't want to and just let you know this place is literally the worst sports bar I have ever been to and don't recommend anyone step foot in this place.\n\nThis place is awful. We showed up to watch the Tennessee game at 2:30, and the place was packed. Standing room only. That was fine. We waited about 30 minutes for one waitress to walk by and take a drink order. Inside there was a projection screen with 3 flat screen TV's right next to it on either side. EVERY TV was on the Auburn game.\n\nOnce it was time for the Alabama-Penn St. and Tennessee-Cincy games to start they had a hissy fit when they were asked to switch some of the other TV's to the game. It took 10 minutes to begin with. You run a sports bar, this aspect of your business is critical....know when to switch on games.\n\nOnce the Auburn game was over, their fans flooded out and we had a chance to get a table outside, only it was 15 minutes before someone came out there to switch the channel to a game instead of watching a Dan Rather interview.\n\nA guy at our table ordered food at one point, and when a guy brought out his food, and another table's food, he gave the other table food then turned to walk away. My friend spoke up and said it was his and that we were just a different table right next to them. He snapped at my friend and said \"I know you're another table\"!\n\nAnd as if the service and basic intelligence of the bar ownership wasn't bad enough, the owner came out at the end of the night and told the group that we \"certainly had a lot of ways to tell her how to run her bar\". She then made reference to how Clay Travis was downstairs and loved the place. Who gives a s**t? The owner of this place is a joke. And if you don't believe me, look at other reviews because it appears others agree.\n\nWell when you, and your staff is incompetent you need pointers since we've been in about a thousand of them. Save yourself the headache, don't step in this place. They are like a lot of sports bars...they think if they start a sports bar in an area where there aren't a lot of them it doesn't matter how pathetic they are at running one, people will come. No thanks.",
"There should be $$$$ next to the price range on this spot. I'll begin with the positives b/c I'm a positive person, but I'm also realistic. The service from the guy behind the bar was very friendly and solid. The french fries were freshly hand cut and were the only thing we had that was good. \nAnd now the reality: The guac & chips were \"eh\" at best and had no salsa accompanying them. The burger appeared to be a pre-made \"bubba's burger\" type and was overall disappointing. The garden salad my girlfriend had was an absolute joke. Jed, that's fine if you want to serve sub-par, \"non-bar food\" at a sports bar, but charge $5 ... $10 is an insult. Speaking of insults, $6.25 for Scrimshaw Pilser? ON DRAFT?? That's a slap in the face to your customers. This isn't NYC, I didn't order an Old Fashioned... its a sports bar, in Nashville, and I asked for an upper end beer on tap. Our tab was over $60 after having 5 beers total and the rest of the stuff I mentioned. We had to double-check the tab to make sure there wasn't a mistake. You'll get no argument, I just will not be back or recommend this place until the prices match the goods. \nYou've got potential Jed's... I genuinely hope you get it dialed in.",
"We (The most excellent LSU Music City Alumni group) watch LSU games here and it's awesome!!!! The owners are so nice and take suggestions and follow up. I have Celiac disease and require certain dietary restrictions and food preparation demands. Pamela & John took the time to listen to my concerns and have said they'd be happy to act on my suggestions.\nThe facilities are clean, well attended and the service is good compared to other sports bars of comparable size. If it is packed, expect your server to be working as hard as possible to limit your wait. They are service people, but more importantly, they are people. Treat them kindly, tip them well, and you will receive service accordingly.\noh....and GEAUX TIGERS!!!!",
"Jed's is a very chill sports bar with an above average craft beer selection. There is a television any where you go and it's perfect for football Saturdays. You can't beat their happy hour prices either. The establishment is clean and friendly. The food is typical bar food and the service is mediocre. I love the plethora of out door seating available and the Yazoo tiki hut in front despite the cloud of cigarette smoke. That's so 2011, nashville- get with it. I was at Jed's the day they opened and I've been disappointed since.",
"Good bar food - burgers , wings etc are a plus. Good small outdoor bar with cigar smoking. There is a real Football focus on the weekend so if you are a hockey and baseball fan - you may have to ask for your game. Good offering of brew but Prices are a little high for drafts.",
"We were excited about a new sports bar in Nashville...don't think we will be going back to Jed's. The waitstaff is horrible! Partly because it is so croweded that they cannot get through the tables to bring you anything. Also, our waitress had the worst attitude EVER! We were there to watch the UT game and not one time, did we feel welcome. We stayed there for almost 2-3 hours and all five of us ordered food and had plenty of drinks. The hotdog was the only thing that anyone liked. Do not get the pizza! Frozen pizza from the grocery is better! We left in anger as when we ordered another round of drinks- our waitress made the snide comment about us \"drinking them dry\".....and she was not kidding! We were not acting sloppy or being crazy. It was just rude. \nThe crowd was great and we met some fun people, other than that, we will not be back. \nSo much for trying a new place.....we will just continue to go to Corner Pub!"
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"I've only been there once, and the sushi was delicious. In my limited experience I usually hold off on reviewing a place, but I'm going to give it five stars because it's a new business and they could use the visibility!\n\nI haven't tried any of their specialty rolls. I went real simple the first time: had the fresh salmon box and the unagi (eel) nigirizushi. They were both delicious, the eel barbecued nicely, the salmon fresh and the crab salad tasty and sweet. The salmon box pieces also had a slice of avocado on top, which is a nice complement that not every restaurant has. I'll be back to try more--I'm just really freakin' happy a sushi place opened up this close to me. I only have my bike and there's not much else in this hood, compared to other places in New Orleans. Others in Lake Terrace-- check it out!\n\nUpdate: Been there many more times since my first visit and I had a chance to try a lot more. All of it ranged from good to great. Their standard iceberg salad that comes with any combo is totally and almost humorously drenched in their dressing, but that's cool since it's tasty dressing. Their miso is as decent as anywhere.\n\nI'm not good at reviewing specific rolls because to me makizushi rolls (in general, not just here) are always just a hodgepodge of flavors that usually work, occasionally don't, and are sometimes difficult to eat because they are piled so ridiculously high. This last part of phenomena is particularly funny to me. I understand makizushi is cool and unique seeming, so it makes sense that it would be the aspect of sushi that became popular here in America, but to me the core (and ultimate point) of sushi is the quality of the fish and the purity of experiencing it simply, which is exemplified by nigirizushi. It seems like kind of a prank on this concept to make bigger and bigger monster roles with more ingredients. But just like I am not a fan of people who sublimate Hemingway for his minimalism and decry [better, if I may be so bold] writers like Cormac McCarthy for lavish word-experimentation, I see the point and the fun (and the occasional brilliance) in trying these new wild sushi combination rolls.\n\nThis long-winded ramble was partly a segue into a response to someone's complaint of a lack of sake: I don't think the ideal measurement of a \"sushi-ya\" as it were is whether or not it has sake to pair with the sushi. The main and ideal measurement is how good they are at the basics. I've heard there's a belief in Japan by some people that the way to judge a sushi place is the quality of their tamago, which is egg custard, because it's very simple but very difficult to do exceptionally well. Besides which, it takes time for any new restaurant to get a liquor license, and anyway it seems from the reviews that they now do have one.\n\nAnother issue brought up was poor service. I completely disagree; in my maybe thirty times eating here, I've had nothing but completely friendly and quick (but not too quick, as someone said) service.\n\nAnyway, just adding to my praise for my local sushi joint.",
"I live nearby, and I have eaten here twice already. The sushi is legit. The New Orleans Roll and the Rock-n-Roll are both very tasty and filling. The crabmeat salad has been awesome both times.\n\nThey don't have a liquor license yet, so you can BYOB, which is awesome. No corkage fee either.\n\nThe prices are good. Sushi is in the $4 range, and the basic rolls are around $5. Fancier rolls get up to $11 and $12.\n\nMuch better than the sushi place on the West End Lakview area close to the marina.",
"I've been to several sushi places in both New Orleans and Metairie. This is by far the best place. The seafood is fresh and prices are reasonable. It's definitely not as busy as it should be which is a bonus for people trying to find a quality meal without the wait.",
"Being a student at UNO with two hours free time, I'm already becoming a regular here. When it comes to Japanese restaurants, I love bento boxes. Yummy has the best bento lunch options (good prices too, try the crabstick tempura) and you get to choose between California roll, crunchy roll or snowcrab roll. I also love the New Orleans roll and can't wait to try the Fried Honey Banana. The interior is really nice and their lunch and dinner hibachi would please anyone.",
"I found this place hidden behind a Papa John's in Gentilly and almost screamed because sushi and Hibachi has quickly became two of my favorite things in the last year. The place is named \"YUMMY\" so I owed it to myself to try them out. So far I have been for dinner and lunch and both times were phenomenal experiences. It's a small and very quiet location, great for those dates you take yourself on or a loved one and want it to be a little personable; this would be the place for you. \n\nI have tried the wonderful freshly made Snow Crab rolls, Chicken Hibachi, Shrimp and Scallops Hibachi. These were all tasty treats. Each Hibachi dish comes with some great onion soup (that I must say is great for my sinus issues!), a ginger salad (I'm not a big ginger fan but this one has a good blend that's not too much for my palette), hibachi fried rice with a great pepper flavor and hibachi vegetables. Its truly a great and filling meal, so tasteful. I live for scallops so their scallop preparation is just right for me. If you go for lunch you can get a great hibachi meal for about $12 and dinner approximately $15/19. \n\nThe staff is really friendly and cater to your needs. By it being such a small venue you will definitely get a great experience while dining here. Great place to try at lunch on a weekend in my opinion.",
"This place is pretty awesome. Nice place for lunch or dinner with a group of friends or date. The waitress was pretty helpful and insisted that we try the Yummy roll. We were pleased with your choice. The only drawback for me is no free refills. I definitely recommend this place and will probably become a regular here myself.",
"As a student at UNO there is slim pickings for off campus dining anywhere near school. For various socioeconomic reasons Gentilly/Lakeview just has not bounced back. I was introduced to the establishment by word of mouth from a graduate student at the school. He told me he goes there once a week to support the business so it does not fail like so many other local restaurants in the area. I am generally skeptical of Sushi places I have not visited before because of one too many bad fish experiences when taking gamble. This time though I decided to take the leap.\n\nThe first time I went to Yummy I ordered for pickup. The order consisted of a squid salad, crabmeat salad, edamame, Yummy Roll, Tuna Avocado Roll, and Salmon Avocado Roll.\n\nIt was all neatly packaged with tons of different dipping sauces, regular soy sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, chopsticks, and paper towels. It is awesome to be given the choices of every sauce so that you can have the options you would be able to have in the restaurant. \n\nSo enough about the lagniappe let us get to the main course the food. Now some sushi places give you tiny salads which are very much appetizers. Yummy is nothing like that; the Crabmeat Salad was so big it could have existed as a meal on it's own. The taste was cool, smooth, and savory sweet which is exactly what you want crabmeat to taste like when it is prepared this way. It is served with slices of Avocados which are nothing exciting on their own, but a dash of salt or soy sauce they pump up to be a wonderful addition to the dish. \n\nThe Squid Salad is thinly sliced marinated squid that if you enjoy the texture and chewiness of squid is delicious. I am a sucker for salty marinades; though it is not too salty if that isn't you bag. Though not as big as the Crabmeat salad it was a filling and well sized dish. \n\nThe Tuna Avocado Roll and Salmon Avocado Rolls were medium sized eight piece each rolls. Tightly wrapped with fresh fish and Avocado that had a simple flavorful nature without the addition of any sauce. Though I did realize dipping them in the Ponzu was definitely that best idea. Most sushi places try to skimp on the basic rolls, but Yummy gives you good sized rolls for incredibly low prices. A couple of these basic rolls is a meal in itself.\n\nNow the comes the BEAST. The Yummy Roll the establishment's signature roll that is the monstrous gargantuan behemoth single roll dinner and a half it claims to be. It has a plethora of tempura shrimp, snowcrab, red snapper, smothered in eel sauce and spicy mayonnaise. It again has the delicious avocado and crunchy which makes the flavor/texture palate even more varied. It is definitely a kabuki performance in your mouth as each part of the roll places a different roll in satisfying your tongue and stomach. \n\nYummy is the cure for the culinary deficiency that the area is afflicted with. If you are looking for a place that has quick service, well priced dishes, and healthy sized portions I would look no further than Yummy for your lunch spot.",
"Recently my lady and I attended the season opening game of the Big Easy Rollergirls at UNO's Human Performance Center. Since the game was a double header, it started around 5pm and didn't end until after 9pm. We had made the mistake of not having dinner before the game and were desperate for some food. Unfortunately, a lot of places close after 9, even on a Saturday. Luckily I found Yummy Sushi listed on Yelp.\n\nTucked almost out of sight in a small shopping mall-like area you'll find a very nice, clean, and organized Japanese restaurant. It was late in the evening so other than us there was only one other table. I ordered the Chirashi dinner, which is a standard order I use at new places to judge how they will prepare this classic dish. Yummy Sushi did not disappoint. The sushi cuts were large and plentiful, almost more than I could eat. My girl ordered some rolls which were fresh and delicious.\n\nWe'll definitely visit again, maybe even make this the place to get dinner on rollerderby nights.",
"another great addition to lakeview! very good rolls, very good service. only suggestion is to ease off the garlic in the stir frys.",
"Maybe eating in is better. I had my Salmon Bento box to go. Food was decent. Didn't blow me away, but my salmon was way overcooked. It was very dry. Also thought the Bento box was overpriced from what I usually pay for one. Bento box and hibachi shouldn't be about the same price. But that's just my opinion... Still in love with Good Times Sushi over this."
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"My buddy and I stopped in there last week when we were visiting the area... as I was driving in to my hotel, I saw the sign for 'German Restaurant', and knew I had to give it a try.\n\nThe place is in a tiny, nondescript strip mall with maybe 4 storefronts. Doesn't look like much outside, but inside it is nicely and authentically decorated.\n\nWe walked in and the place was essentially empty. A couple more tables came in and were seated as we were eating. I suppose on a Wednesday early evening, that could be to be expected.\n\nThe selection of German wine was all white, and fairly sweet, which was fine, and I also had a Spaten Optimator... can't go wrong there.\n\nWe split a 'CurryWurst' as an appetizer... very tasty with lots of kick to the curry!\n\nI had the Rouladen (a must-have for me with German food... had I made it back for another visits, I'd have tried something else), the portion was a little small, as compared to what I'm used to getting at Tip Top out here in the San Diego area, but the flavor was excellent. The menu says they make theirs with Angus Beef.\n\nMy friend had the Schnitzel, which he's generally a big fan of, having eaten lots of it in Munich, and was also quite pleased.\n\nWe were in a bit of a rush, so we weren't able to enjoy a third round of drinks or dessert, but we would definitely have stayed longer if we could. Ella (I believe her name was) made us feel right at home!\n\nI will definitely be recommending this place to anyone visiting the area, and will absolutely be back the next time I'm in the area... hopefully this fall!",
"Went there for Christmas Eve, so probably a little more empty than usual. The interior is neatly decorated with German ornaments and paintings... interesting cow bells (if you ring it you'll be buying a round for everyone). The Schnitzels were ok but the veal wasn't as soft as we liked. Their Bavarian sausage was pretty good though. We had a very friendly waitress (most people are friendly in Florida) named Ella and she explained to us how to drink our dessert and how not to ring cow bells ;P They only have one chef, so the food might come out slow if there are a lot of people. Interesting little place across from the beach.",
"Great little place. I'm guessing its just a husband and wife workin the place, which makes sense of the reserved seating. How else would they serve people in a timely matter! The food was great, the homemade soft pretzels could use a fancier mustard or butter, but they we're perfect with my liter of beer. My fiance got the weinerschnitzel... have to say much better than the pork schnitzel worth the couple extra bucks for the quality meat. I also had rostbratwurst and some spatzel... i was pretty much all smiles while eating. I do miss the fact they don't have potato pancakes. I have to say, if i ever drop in and say they can't seat me, i'll gladly sit and wait at the mini bar with a pretzel and some beer. \n\nP.S. why the hell isn't german food more popular, i don't get it.",
"Great food. Great service. Authentic German food and bier. What else can you ask for? Awesome!",
"We ate here while vacationing to Treasure Island, FL. Excellent authentic German restaurant with great service, great food and great atmosphere.",
"This is an excellent little restaurant. We had the excellent jagerschnitzel and a combination dish of schnitzel, sausage and pork with gravy, potato salad, spaetzels, dinner salads, plus we had an appetizer of stuffed peppers. The hot tea was tasty, the icewater was fresh too. This is a small place with apparently one cook and one waitress, so the food comes out somewhat slower than other places with a bigger staff, which is what some of the reviewers are complaining about. But the food is well worth the wait, and the waitress is very nice. The restaurant and the bathrooms are immaculately clean, and the dining area in nice and cool with fresh air. They play german music in the background, nice and quietly so you can have a pleasant conversation while eating, with authentic german atmosphere. We highly recommend this restaurant, especially if you phone ahead and make reservations. Their menu is available online, so since there is one cook, you may get your food faster if you tell them what you want in advance. The quality is very high, so the price is a nice value for what you get, and the portions are good.",
"The best little German restaurant anywhere. Small menu but everything is cooked to order and it's done perfectly! Have many favorites, but the weinerschnitzel is better than any I had when visiting Germany. \nAnd my husband and I can't say enough good things about Manuela (Ella), the person who serves in a more than efficient manner while constantly being kind, caring and upbeat. She makes us feel like we are in her own private dining room. \nBe sure to make a reservation ahead as the dining room is small and only will serve the number of people it can serve comfortably and efficiently.",
"Eating at a German Restaurant while on my Florida beach vacation was not something I envisioned. But since there aren't many German restaurants in Atlanta, the husband and I decided to give it a try.\n\nThis place is on the main drag when you dive through St. Pete Beach, but you could easily miss it since it is in a small, unassuming strip mall. Inside, the decor is a little kitschy, like a German cracker barrel with lots of German themed tchotchkes throughout the restaurant. \n\nThe husband and I thought the food here was amazing. It was absolutely handmade by the owner. The schnitzel was crisp and tender. The sausages were undoubtedly made by hand and tasted wonderful. The sauerkraut was different from what I am used to but totally amazing.",
"Look, I never write reviews...but I was so impressed with this place I had to give everyone a heads up. I found it on trip advisor...but when I showed up the place was EMPTY! I usually don't go to restaurants that don't have some traffic, but I was tired and wanted to get back to the hotel. In the end...This place is freaking amazing...the schnitzel is out of this world and the service was impeccable. I guess it is St. Pete's best kept secret???",
"I love this place went here in March when we were here in vacation. I thought it was delicious. Even the mustard tasted way better then most. I had bratwurst which was delicious. I wanted to have more but We had already ordered strudel which was out of this world."
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"[8/28/08 update]\nCraig LaBan just gave the Den one Bell. Ouch. His criticisms were accurate though. While the beer selection, service, atmosphere etc are all great, they just can't figure out the food. We recently got a crabcake napolean, and my wife said it was amazing, and I'm sticking with the thai mussels, but I've given up on getting a good burger. It's too inconsistent, and always a bit of a letdown compared with a monk's or royal tavern burger. I REALLY want the Den to find some good dishes and do them right every time, it just hasn't happened yet.\n\n[4/2/08 update]\nThe Devil's Den opened last night, so a bunch of neighbor/friends headed over to check it out. It's got the makings of something really good, but it has a ways to go. \n\nThe decor is pretty nice - not divey, but not too showy. Less rustic than the Royal or the POPE. I didn't see any Eagles decorations, but it's still early. The second floor, which is rumored to host 8 beers on tap in addition to the 16 on the first floor, is still under construction. I felt the beer list was a little gimmicky....lots of beers with demonic/satanic names - I would have liked to have seen a wider selection of domestic craft beers over the themed selection. The kitchen had a sprinkler complication so there was no food on opening night. We did get to meet the owners, Scott and Erin, who both seemed courteous and ready to bring their experience running Manayunk's Old Eagle tavern to the Devil's Den.\n\nThe draft beer selection was pretty good and reasonably priced. I had several glasses of a strong ale at $5/glass, and there's enough variety of domestics and european beers on tap to keep me interested in returning again and again. One downside was that a friend ordered Heradura on the rocks and it rang up at $15/glass. That's kinda crazy...maybe they only have the most expensive type, but it was a shock when we got the bill. \n\nIt was a warm night, so there were several large windows and doors open, which gave the main seating room a nice al fresco feel (if you were close to these openings). The music was not too loud and at times was drowned out completely by the crowd, which is the way I prefer it. I do wonder how summertime noise levels will jibe with the neighbors, who are certainly not foreigners to noise, with the Nam Phuong/Pho 75 restaurant complex and Washington ave so close.\n\nI look forward to seeing how this place fills out, and hope to give it more stars once I try the food and they get their sea legs.",
"this place has a great beer list, probably the best within 7 blocks of my house. for the previous poster who complained of the themed beers, its only as many as or fewer than any other belgium bar and for the most part, they are very good. they had \"the lost abbey\" lost and found ale which is AWESOME!!! now, for the food. as you know my lady is a vegetarian (bummer) but we compromise. so, nachos with chorizo on the side and the grilled satan tips(sic). the nachos were ok and big enough to make up for their okness but the meat on the side was HOT SAUSAGE, i dont care, it was good and i know hot sausage doesnt sound as romantic as chorizo but why mislead me thusly?\nas for the seitan which i believe is supposed to resemble beef, it was OBVIOUSLY, BLATANTLY the canned fake duck meat you can get at the asian supermarkets on washington ave. it was also only kinda warm, not really hot and grilly like i was expecting but bottom line, the fake duck is good, why sell it as something else? i know its opening week and maybe they are still hammering out suppliers and the like soi will definately go back and i will probably order food again. as far as the setting goes it is very nice inside and not too fancy, it was kinda young business folks when i was there but also some obvious beer fans. good luck devils den. see you in the near future.",
"Copious amounts of beer to choose from. Nice selction of quality beer on tap too! I like this place. It's cozy and in the hood. I had wonderful mussels au saffron that were so good I craved them for a couple days. Service was very attentive.",
"This is a cute place and much-needed for the area it is in. The beer selection is decent but the food... needs work. The menu is very small and the way things are presented make it seem like they are trying too hard to be upscale. The nachos in particular were a huge disappointment. I didn't know it was possible to screw up a standard plate of bar nachos until the other night at Devil's Den.\n\nAfter seeing a couple plates go by, we decided to order them. We hadn't noticed an abundance of salsa, so we specifically asked for some on the side. This is how the conversation went:\n\nme: we'll have the nachos with a side of salsa\nserver: (weird look)...okay...\n\ntwo minutes later\n\nserver: we don't have salsa... is fresh pico okay?\nme: that would be great!\n\ntwo minutes later\n\nserver: um, we can't do pico either. How about a free side of guacamole?\nme: um, okay\n\nWho serves nachos without salsa or anything resembling salsa? \n\nDevil's Den does.\n\nP.S. For the record, ketchup is not really good on nachos...",
"Caveat-- beer only. I was ridiculously impressed that they have Southern Tier Unearthly IPA on tap, one of the best brews from a top 20 brewer in the world and very unlikely to be found in these parts. Crowd seemed chill at 9:30 on a Friday night, with people trying a bit less hard than they do at the PoPE or Royal, probably the two greater neighborhood comparison bars. I'd amend the review after I eat there, but this 5 *s for the beer can be weighted out against all them picky eaters out there.",
"good spot, nice vibe - was kind of empty late fri night. really good beer selection is a plus and a decent menu. they overcooked my burger though and that sucked at the time. Plenty of space for a group is nice to have and it's not far from passyunk ave. I'll have to head back and do the 2nd run through to determine what's what",
"Ugh, what can I say? Another bar with zero atmosphere below Washington. It wasn't bad, it wasn't good, it was just sorta there. I came in with three friends for a late after movie beer. Three of us got the fries, which will never crack the top ten in this city (see Monks, Good Dog, Five Guys) . They had kind of a weird-something-else-was-in-the-oil-prior to them taste. The beer selection is good but it's in a section of town where the beer selection really isn't so bad (see POPE, SPTR). I think my biggest complaint was just it really doesn't set itself apart. The POPE is in the hood , so it has that going for it, besides being dark and really feeling like somewhat of a pub. There is really no Den type feeling or even Devil type vibe in this place. It's just there. I felt akin to sitting in maybe a chain restaurant in the burbs. We have the Cantina, we have the POPE, hell we have the FRIENDLY which is a gem, a bona fide gem, what is Devil's Den doing for us? You don't have to reinvent the wheel, just keep me from shrugging my shoulders and continuing to pedal when I come across your door.",
"Went for dinner with my bro a short whiles ago, it was the new spot in our neighborhood and after biking past it numerous times decided to stop in...\n\nthe menu was very limited, whereas the beer list was several times the food menu's length...so its definitely a beer pub as opposed to a \"gastropub\"...\n\nbro had the burger and i had the mussels...not bad, but not great...service was great, but we were the only table in the dining room (this was around 6:45 on a Monday evening)...\n\nwill probably stop back for drinks, and read recently that there's been a chef change in the kitchen, so hopefully the food selections will be more than a single page long...",
"Devil's Den has a nice selection of beer - something for everyone, really. The food, however, leaves much to be desired. I'm not tryin to hate, so to speak, but other than the mussels (which are the menu's highlight), the food is bland and boring. It's not bad, but it lacks flare and perhaps some creativity and ingenuity. I've never been wowed by an experience at Devil's Den, but I'm always pleased with the service, espesh at the bar.\n\nThat it's within quick walking distance of my abode is worth the trip of going back to see if the menu has improved at all with time and subtle hints of critique to the chef.",
"The food here is not awesome. But It is getting better each time I go. The first time I ate here, I ordered the mussels and they were way undercooked...\n\nI ate em anyway. My bad.\n\nHowever, the beer selection is pretty tasty. A nice spectrum of draft imports and a safe selection of domestic micros. Everything's a bit overpriced. Also, don't forget to include tax into the price of the beer. They don't do it for you.\n\nTo be honest. the only reason I go here is because it really close to the place where I do laundry."
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"Great New Spot in East Falls. Food is fresh and tasty. I've been here twice now and my only complaint is that they stop serving breakfast at 12 on Sunday. :(",
"Went here for lunch today at it was delicious. I got take out and everyone was so helpful and nice when I went to pick up my food I couldn't help but tell them! I got the Caprese salad and added the grilled Cajun shrimp to it. It was soooooo good! everything was so fresh and I love that they don't put a heavy vinaigrette on it they let everything stand on its own.. The shrimp and just the right amount of kick to it and the salad was the perfect size. It looked very clean and welcoming inside I cant wait to go in and try some of there breakfast items they look just as good.",
"My biggest complaint about Trolley Stop is that it was way overpriced for what it is. That being said the food was pretty good. I had the turkey club panini, i had ordered it with cheddar but i guess they forgot that. turns out it didnt really need the cheddar (though it would have been nice) and the sandwich was still really good. My girlfriend had the chop salad which was also really good except that it was not chopped as the name would suggest and the bowl was too small and over packed with ingredients to chop it yourself at the table. also they forgot the turkey bacon that was supposed to come on it. the inside was small but nice and there was a big outside patio in the back that looked great. so all and all it was pretty good but again definitely over priced.",
"Too expensive for what you get, but decent food. Since I am new to the area, I was looking for a casual spot for dinner and came across this place, via Yelp. When you first walk inside, it is kinda small, but once you go outside there is a ton of seating. This will suck once it gets cold. The lady taking orders and the guy cooking were sooo friendly. I ordered the chorizo and shrimp ($13), while my girlfriend got the Philly Phillet sandwhich ($10) and we split Sweet Potato fries ($3). I expected a lot more fries that 10 nicely stacked fries on plate. They were good, though. The sandwich was excellent but for the price you need give the guest a little side salad or something. The Chorizo and Shrimp was ok, kind of basic for $13. I would love to go back here for breakfast. It's a decent joint to check out if your riding your bike through here or live in the area. I hope for great things for the place.",
"Such a cute place. The staff is really friendly, and I love sitting outside. The Belgian Waffle is really good. I will say that the prices are a little high, but worth it for a pleasant experience. \nThe parking is a little confusing. Parked in the \"Pick Up\" up lot, but then saw a lot across the street when I left.",
"Another welcome addition to the area. I like the cafe/coffee-shop setup. They have a pretty simple menu with quality ingredients. I look forward to going back.",
"Wanted to like TC Cafe so much...We frequent the TC Diner in Mt Airy and thought this would be a nice addition to East Falls.\n\nI gave it 2 stars because the outdoor deck is very nice and they allow dogs. \n\nHowever, the wait was very long to get our food (which you order up front and take on a tray to the deck).\n\n We asked for wine glasses and got wet and steamy recently washed but not dried glasses.\n\nMy catfish was dry and my rice was cold. My wife's chicken was OK, but her rice was cold as well. She took it back and received a bowl of crunchy rice back. Clearly it had been thrown in the oven for a few minutes. Really? Can't we just get fresh rice?\n\nOur friends ordered cobb salads which were missing 4 ingredients and had to go back and have them added on.\n\nPrices are $2-3 too expensive for the type of food you get.\n\nI wish they would improve and we could go back.",
"This is a really cute cafe. I went there for brunch and was pleasantly surprised. It's perfect for a stop off on a bike ride along Kelly Drive or in Wissahickon park. There are several bike racks outside to facilitate locking up your bike. They even advertise bike rentals and repair, although I didn't use either of those services. We both got bagel sandwiches and orange juice. The eggs were fresh and delicious and nicely cooked and the orange juice was fresh squeezed. There was ample outdoor seating on the back patio. I would return again for brunch.",
"Stopped there for breakfast early this past Saturday. My wife had a Belgian buckwheat waffle and I had a frittata. Both meals were very good, and the coffee was hot and fresh. The price was perhaps a couple dollars on the expensive side, but overall it was good, and the cafe is a great addition to the area. We will certainly return.",
"Just had breakfast there and was pleasantly surprised. Not a huge menu but good choices. The prices are probably a dollar or two more than a diner but the quality of the food was definitely better. Staff was very friendly and overall it was a good experience. Can't wait for spring so they open their outside seating."
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"Amazing, authentic, and delicious! The drinks are fresh...haven't found another place like this in Tampa",
"Two words: Carne Asada! Wow it was really good! The meat was so well seasoned and delicious. Exactly what I'm used to and better than a lot of my frequented spots back in So Cal. \n\nThis place is located in a shopping center on the sw corner of the Columbus & MacDill intersection. It is a pretty small place, but you should be able to see the sign easily. There are several tables inside and one or two outside. It is clean inside and in good order. On the day I went there were 2 ladies working there, and they were nice and helpful with my questions though they spoke limited English. That did not cause any issues. \n\nI had 2 carne asada tacos and 2 Hawaiian tacos(carne asada with mozzarella & pineapple). The latter wasn't bad either. The menu isn't huge, but there are a number of choices. For comparison, I liked the carne asada better here than any other taco spot I've been to here in Florida. I didn't see anything else though that would keep me away from Acapulco and their al pastor and huaraches. I will definitely be back here again and again for the carne asada, and will likely try something new and update this review after doing so. But the carne asada tacos alone are worth the trip here.",
"This is a great alternative to Acapulco if you want a clean place to eat your tacos.\n\nLocated in an essentially deserted minimall, this is a place easy to overlook. The good news is there's tons of parking. The restaurant is rather sparsely decorated, but it is bright with big windows, and it feels clean.\n\nI tried three tacos: the carne asada, the carnitas, and the cochinita pibil. They all come on a corn tortilla strong enough to hold the contents without falling apart. I think the carne asada was the clear winner, although I happily and greedily ate the other two. They didn't need extra seasoning beyond the lime, although I was provided with different hot sauces that were quite tasty.\n\nThey have a variety of traditional Mexican drinks, and I really liked their horchata. I think it was the first properly spiced horchata I've had in Florida.\n\nService was fast (the place was nearly empty), and the head of the restaurant was very friendly.",
"This place is a hidden little gem inside a pretty empty shopping plaza. The decorations are sparse and seating is limited but it is clean and the food is authentic. I had the steak tostadas and they were delicious! The tostada was lightly fried and topped with steak, lettuce, tomato and sour cream. So. Yummy. \n\nThe two ladies who work behind the counter don't speak fluent English but no worries --the picture menus were perfect. \n\nI thought it was interesting that the lady took all of our orders on index cards. But then when it came time to pay for my bill, she swiped my credit card on her iPad, I selected a tip amount and signed with my finger. No paper receipt to waste. I kind of chuckled at how antiquated one process was and how high tech the other was. \n\nThe food was authentic, delicious and fast. I will be back!",
"A great selection of Taco's, and other authentic Latin treats.\n\nA small clean, venue located in a strip mall, with just 9 two seater tables.\nWhat this place lacks in size it makes up for in taste and cost.\nTacos cost just $2 and they are super tasty with a huge selection of fillings, Carnitas, Carne asada, Chorizo, Chipolte Chicken, Campechanos, Tripe.\n\nI tried the Conchinita, Carne Asada, Carnitas and Campechanos (steak, sausage and pork rinds) all were great. A very fresh crisp taste, full of flavour and just the right amount of piquant kick.\nI look forward to further exploring the menu.\n\nThis place is truly a hidden gem if you are craving authentic Mexican Cuidine then look no further than here.\n\nAs well as Tacos they also serve empanadas, fajitas, burrito, sopes and Tostadas\n\nEnjoy Yelpers",
"It is small, inexpensive, and located in a strip mall, but the quality and service are top notch. It's clean with good presentation of the food. I had five taco type dishes and all were well done. The chorizo with potatoes was the best, but I also strongly recommend the cochintia pobil. The special was mole enchiladas, which the locals kept ordering and they looked amazing.",
"Excellent, extremely fresh tacos. Try the salsa verde and carne asada tacos!",
"Really love this small place. I'm from Arizona and I miss the Mexican food drive thrus. I love fresh real Mexican food. I'm too lazy to make it all the time. This place is great the wonderful ladies working are sweet. I will be back regularly. Ohhh and the horchta is on point. I've had it at other places in Florida and they fuck it up. This horchta is amazing memories of home with every sip.",
"I absolutely love little places like this one! They have amazing tacos. I tried the carne asada(steak) the carnitas(pork) and the chipotle chicken all very tasty, and full of fresh cilantro and onions all on a handmade tortilla. Also I had the Cantaloupe(melon) juice which was delicious! Not to mention everything on the menu is super cheap. Definitely coming back, and I definitely recommend everyone try this place out!",
"My new favorite taco place! The avocado salsa is awesome but it's got a bite!"
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"Great great food , the pho tai is amazing can't say enuff good things. Very friendly people .. If you need help picking food they will help you even if you have never had Vietnamese before give them a try ..",
"Finally! Vietnamese food restaurant in Mercer county! In Trenton to be precise.\nWe went there this evening and I had their special - beef something noodle... Sorry I cannot remember the name. It was pretty good. It came with a mound of chopped cabbage and basil along with slices of hot peppers. The soup was mild and had good beef taste. It came with a piece of an ox tail (?), fish cakes, chopped meat, and a few small blocks of cow blood which I didn't care for that much... Though it was good, I liked pho which my wife had. It had very good broth, and portion was big. \nTheir menus is small, but food is dirt cheap. \nThis place does not have a large menu, but the quality of food is as good as any other Vietnamese restaurant.\nI like you all to go there so that we don't lose the only Vietnamese restaurant within 20 miles!!!\nNow, as for the location, this restaurant is right on the edge between the sketchy and descent parts of Trenton. You can park right outside of the restaurant as there is no designated parking area. If you are not from the area, you may feel a bit uneasy. But don't worry. There is the Capital Health building right across the street and there is a lot of traffic that keeps funny people away.\nBy the way, I first found this place at hiddentrenton.com where you can find other amazing restaurants in Trenton area.",
"After having a bowl of Pho 3 years ago I have become borderline obsessed. I have had it at numerous spots in 4 different states and this place definitely stacks up. \n\nThe broth is very flavorful and they definitely do not skimp on the meat. They have a plethora of options and everything was prepared very well. Service was on point, prices were very cheap, and the portions were large. That's my kind of combo!!!\n\nDon't hesitate and go get a bowl right now!!",
"I am originally from the are and moved to a place in in Virginia where there is 3 vietnamese restaurants within 5 miles. This is my first time trying this place\n\n\nSummer rolls were good\n\nPho broth was good but the amount of meat given was subpar. I'm used to getting alot of meat with my pho. Other than food was good",
"This place was awesome! I got so much delicious food and it was so reasonably priced. I plan on going back many times. The service staff is exceptionally nice and give great suggestions and recommendations.",
"So happy to have a local place for pho. Once it gets in my head there is nothing else that will take the craving away. Finally there is a place that doesn't take 30 minutes to get to. Food was good, place is not fancy but good food at a very reasonable price.",
"It is nice to have a place for Vietnamese food in the area. The food is extremely good and the prices are reasonable. We had the spring and summer rolls, shrimp pho and banh mi. The flavors were fresh and crisp. We will be back",
"Felt like eating something healthy for dinner and randomly put pho for a search criteria on the yelp app (expecting to find something in North Brunswick) but what the pho! A new Vietnamese place in Trenton!!\n\nThe first four reviews looked promising so with lots of excitement and hope, I drove down to this place and ordered a Pho Ga (which is available only in a large single-size portion). The rest of the Pho varieties can be ordered in small or large bowls.\n\nThe first slurp of the piping hot chicken broth revealed a pretty good flavor profile. I can only imagine how comforting this would be in winter. Eek! Not thinking of winter. We still have a few weeks of summer left and the entire fall season. Coming back to the bowl of pho, the chicken was succulent and the noodles were cooked fine. Added the condiments, basil leaves, bean sprouts and demolished the entire bowl. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.",
"So excited to finally have a good vietnamese place in the area!!! The food was absolutely brilliant. The broth was delicious with a good amount of noodles and meat. This really hit the spot! One of the only places in this part of NJ that has AMAZING pho! Will definitely be coming back many times!!!!",
"INCREDIBLE Vietnamese cooking! Fresh , lively flavors, life-sustaining pho, beautiful vermicelli dishes with grilled meats, big , fresh shrimp, killer spring rolls and summer rolls, and a very tasty ramekin of hot pepper oil that you'll need to ask the owner about to get it! Banh mi for just $4.00. And rich, potent Vietnamese coffee to end the meal. Incredibly inexpensive. Run, don't walk, to this new gem of a Viet cafe in North Trenton,, across from Helene Fuld Medical Center on Brunswick Ave."
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"A British tea shop. How very intriguing. I'm still trying to work out if they put it in Devon, because its called Devon and hey that's English, or if it is just random...\n\nEither way, they do a fairly reasonable job of an English tea. I have to say, the full English tea experience at $15.95 is a little expensive, considering that will buy you a decent main at a lot of excellent restaurants in Philadelphia. But as an occasional treat it is definitely worth it.\n\nThe full tea gets you a selection of english tea sandwiches (cheddar and chutney, egg, cucumber and cream cheese, turkey and cranberry sauce), then your choice of scone with clotted cream (think whipped double cream), strawberry jam and lemon curd. You then get some biscuity (Americans, read as cookies) things to finish it out. You also get a pot of tea, including some decidedly British brands that I miss quite badly.\n\nThe sandwiches and the scones are excellent. Ditto to Johns comment re: Starbucks, this is a whole new league. To be honest, the biscuits were a bit superfluous and weren't up to the quality of the rest of the meal but we were so stuffed it didn't matter.\n\nI also liked the fact that we were English in an English tea room provided vast amounts of amusement for a group of kids celebrating their birthday. Always nice to bring a bit of laugher to peoples lives!\n\nIts out of the way for a lot of people but it isn't too far from one of the 100 line stations, so it is accessible even for those without a car.\n\nSo all in all, rather spiffing, highly recommended.",
"I love having afternoon tea. It has actually nothing to do with tea, but the whole experience. It's just a nice way to get together with your friends or family. \n\nThis is a very nice and quaint tea shop. It has like 3 parking spots so timing your visit is important. They do offer lunch like quiche and soup, but I always get the afternoon tea service. The tea sandwiches are so simple and delicious. My two favorites are their turkey with cranberry and bacon and cheddar. The mini desserts are previous, but their scones are what you'll remember. In the fall, they have a pumpkin scone that is remarkable (have you guys figured out that i love pumpkin?). \n\nIt's definitely worth a visit, but make a reservation. It's a small shop with few tables and it's always busy. Here's their website: http://www.easyelegance.net/",
"Sunday Brunch ~ Best Omelette I ever had!:-) The service is great too!:-) Also the Afternoon Tea is a perfect compliment!:-) ~CD",
"User Rating: 2 out of 5 stars \nby redangel2 08/31/2010 \nTEA NAZI!!!!\nNice decor, good selection of hard-to-get British fare, but otherwise a HUGE disappointment. Full English tea consisted of a tiny teapot of the (looseleaf) tea of your choice (I have had better Darjeeling from Tazo) sweets and crustless sandwiches filled with what seemed to be either ham (average quality at best) or cheese whiz. I got two orders and still: no tomato and watercress, no cucumber, no salmon and cream cheese, no egg and deviled ham, no Queen Alexandra---hmph. In their defense, the homemade scones are almost worth the $18 full tea pricetag all on their own. But the creativity and imagination that have makes tea sandwiches desirable, the chance to sample an unusual combination of flavors in such a genteel fashion, was lost entirely. I see reviews where other people got some nice stuff though, so maybe I just showed up (3pm on a Saturday) when they were out of- almost everything.\nSecond, the website says they are \"open\" till 5 and stop serving at 4. As there is nothing to do but maybe come in and buy a box of oatmeal or a Galaxy Bar if you aren't going to eat there, as far as I am concerned they close at 4 and lie about it. This poor woman came in at 12 minutes after 4 and all she wanted was a cup of tea and they actually threw her out. Apparently the actual sign on the door doesn't even specify-she thought she had plenty of time- and even with myself AND her complaining about how unfair this was, the woman who seemed like she owned the place just gave us both a condescending smile and acted like we should have known that already.\nI've been to England, more than once. Even the Brits don't always have their **** together to have tea by 4 on the dot, much less earlier. I really want to like this place as I am a huge Anglophile but I actually think I'm going to throw the rest of my coupons away. 1.5 STARS",
"I'm sad to say they no longer serve Sunday Brunch:-(......but my wife still loves their afternoon Tea...",
"The new location in Eagle Village Shops (formerly Spread Eagle Village) is adorable. They did cool Williamsburg blue walls and simple white and photographic decorations. I have gotten various hot paninis, quiches, and soups, and I've really liked all of them. I have yet to cough up the $$$ for full tea, although I may stop by and get a pumpkin scone after reading the other review! The new location has a pretty good selection of British candies and carby snacks, and they have a cooler stocked with clotted cream and curds and some of those pasty things for takeaway.",
"Delicious, aptly portioned delectables--the Cheshire club is a notable favorite; generous and varied tea selections at reasonable prices; absolutely fabulous quaint setting; bubbly, personable staff.\n\nThe new location offers more space, but the decor and arrangement of the dining room still give you that cozy and charming ladies-of-leisure-who-lunch feel. It's a delightful lunchtime escape, and I cannot wait to return for the Full Afternoon Tea very soon.",
"they don't serve dinner anymore!!! they are middle of updating their website.. \n\nwill be good for afternoon tea or early/light lunch",
"Stopped in on Saturday afternoon around 2:00. Two of us had afternoon tea and one had the ploughman's plate. There was more than enough food and we all enjoyed what we ate. I'm not a anglo-snob like one of the previous reviewers but have been to several other tea shops in the NY/NJ/Penn area. This one rates with the best of them. We appreciated the roominess of the dining area as often the tea shops we have been to or cramped for space.\n\nI would definitely recommend this shop to friends.",
"A quaint little teahouse filled British products, dainty china and a pretty impressive selection of black, green, herbal and fruit teas.\n\nI started with Earl Grey and it was essentially what I expected -- hot and welcoming. Being English, I subscribe to the notion that there's very little that can't be fixed with a steaming hot cuppa.\n\nFor lunch, I ordered the pea soup to start and the vegetable quiche as my entree.\n\nPea soup has an unfortunate affiliation with The Exorcist and Linda Blair's gastric gymnastics. It's not surprising, really, Most pea soup is boiled down until it tastes like gym socks.\n\nHowever, A Taste of Britain abolishes this notion. Their minted pea soup is incredible -- fresh, rich and morish. Something this tasty should be served in a Trenta cup from Starbucks.\n\nThe quiche was fine and a good choice for lunch - cooked well with a crumbly crust and a decent good amount of vegetables. Light enough for lunch or a substantial snack.\n\nBe sure to try their desserts. Teeny, sugary morsels that provide the perfect accompaniment to the tea.\n\nOh and before you leave, make this little English girl happy and pick up a bag of Malteasers. They'll make you happy."
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"I am such a big fan of the Hooters franchise, that I hate writing a bad review, so this one pains me a bit. The service was slow and spotty, the waitress would say I'll be right out with that and take her time, except with the check, she brought that out quickly. While I am aware chickens have feathers and the occasional pin feather might make it to my table, I DON'T expect to have to pull them off 8 wings out of the 10 I am served. The music alternating between \"twangy\" country crap and rock was sure to offend everyone with every second song. This Hooters is off my list, only one of two for me to avoid, which is saying a lot, as I have frequented 77 different locations.",
"Yes, I'm a girl, and I went to Hooter's. My softball team and I decided to have a pre-game beer, and this Hooter's was the closet bar to the field at Paragon Mills Park. \n\nThe drinks were fine - decently priced. Can't really go wrong.\n\nThe actual restaurant was really old, dated and run down. I don't expect Hooters to have the finest tables and stools, but it was pretty rough in there. \n\nOur waitress was not really on top of it, and appeared to be high. Her bra was even hanging out. Attractive. Many of the waitresses were also \"chilling\" - not working, and a number of them were getting massages from the men customers. It was awkward. I have a friend who used to work for a Hooters restaurant, and she would have died. She is classy and extremely well put together - and this was the EXACT opposite. \n\nWe ordered the fried pickles and a basket of 911 wings (which is supposed to be as hot as they come). The pickles weren't bad, they just weren't good. The wings were WAY too fried, and the sauce was not spicy at all. We also got a plate of carrots and celery, and the carrots were soggy. It was gross. \n\nI'd give this place one star, but beer is beer, ya know?\n\nFinal piece of hilarious information: We couldn't sit on the patio, and a large portion of the parking lot was blocked off because - get ready - there was a WEDDING that day. Yep. A wedding. Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Hooters! Instead of beautiful flower arrangements, they went with the more festive, plastic, light-up, orange Hooters palm trees. Much better choice, don't you think? :)",
"At the end of a long Labor Day, on which me and my wife were celebrating our 2nd anniversary, with people following our random updates about where we were / what we were doing on various sites, we decided to come here. Mostly as it was the most twisted end to a rainy night that had started at Holland House, went through the dripping cave of Italia in East Nashville, now it was time for Hooters.\n\nI don't think I'd been to a hooters in 10 years or so. Being a vegetarian there's not much to eat there, and being somewhat a realist I find it a little odd to go to a restaurant specifically to look at the scantily clad waitstaff... something about orange shorts and crazy bras doesn't do it for me.\n\nHowever, it was the perfect time to go, if just for a beer and a check-in that would make people laugh (it did) and a story \"yup, that's what we did on our second\".\n\nWe got there, sat at the bar, I was reminded that this was not really my thing but we were having a fairly fun time. A waitress and I guess a patron were playing a game of Wii baseball on a red Nintendo Wii. I thought that was pretty amusing in itself until she got a home run and then... well... it wasn't exactly Man Show Girls on Trampolines, but close. A cacophonous shriek went up, and the waitress did some sort of short catwalk of victory jiggle back and forth... making enough noise that all eyes went there.\n\nHad that been it, I would have thought it just exuberance for the run batted in. 3 more times. Holy hell I've never seen anyone continue to be so excited that they were beating a customer 4-0. I sort of felt it would have been appropriate at the end of that show to toss a dollar or two at her or suggest she go on the price is right.\n\nWe had our couple of beers, read the menus, contemplated getting a shirt but decided against it. Realized the prices really were quite reasonable if chicken was your thing.\n\nIt was fun.. if chicken, orange shorts and beer are your thing, this is the place to go.",
"Okay I do have to clear my name here....being a regular at Hooters is not something I am proud of, however I work on the \"wrong\" side of town and my choices are limited.\n\nWhat can I tell you....the girls are cheap....Hold your judgments; it doesn't have anything to do with their boobs. I have a great set myself. It is about class; get some please!\n\nService leaves a little to be desired, food is okay and prices are also.\n\nWill I go back, yes because my only other option is some fast food joint or Apple-bee's. Jealous aren't you.\n\nSo if you are in the neighborhood.....",
"Prob was a nice location 10 years ago, has a cool sand pit, etc. But now....it is really ran down and rough around the edges. Time has taken it's toll. With much nicer places just a few miles down the road, I say keep on driving!",
"The worst server on the face of the earth works at this establishment. Arrived at 11:30 and it was confirmed by the manager that the order was not put in until 12:20. My wife went looking for our server and found her playing \"ride the upside down stool\" in the front of the restaurant. When the food finally arrived via the manager, my enitre order was forgotten. WTF?? Steer clear people...",
"Cheap and bad attitude. \n\nAh where did you heard this before? \n\nRight, at every Hooters. \n\nI've been to this location many times, with big groups (guys and girls) and girls only. When I went with the guys, the service was top-notch. We had 3-4 girls served our table. They kept refill our drinks and brought out the wings even before we asked for them. I guess the guys I hung out with were big rollers. It was the opposite when I went with my girlfriends. The waitress rarely stopped at our table and when we asked for new plates and utensils, she snarled at us \"For what!?\" and stopped going to our table after that. Yo, I've never expected good customer service at places like Hooters but damn girl, you need a chill pill. \n\nLet's talk about the food. \n\nThe men said, \"They have good chicken.\" Well, we all know they were just showing their BS skill and I'm not talking about a college degree. \n\nChickens here are the worst. Too greasy and too much breading. \n\nAfter all these negative remarks, I bet you're wondering why I didn't just go ahead and give them one star. The Buffalo Sliders are what saving them from it. These are the truth! Get them with the fries and you won't be disappointed. Half-shell oysters were tiny and average. If you want good oysters, try the Southern Steak & Oysters. The Drunken Mussels (bathed in butter) were a scam ($9.99). I found about 8-10 pieces of mussels and there were about 20+ shells. I believe these were frozen as I had the exact mussels at Costco before ($3.99). \n\nThey have a nice beach volleyball court in the back. Great for big groups. \n\nHalf-price appetizers start at 10 PM.\n\nCheap food. Waitresses with bad attitude.\n\n2013/#64",
"Came here because no where downtown shows UFC fights for some reason.... They did have the fight & there was no cover & like most other places it was non-smoking! The service was touch & go however our waitress was as nice as can be. I know I have an unexplained love for Hooters wings & once again they were awesome!",
"Came here for dinner with a few coworkers when we were having to work late. This is the first time I've been to a Hooters in years.\n\nI had a chicken sandwich. Hooters is supposedly known for their chicken, right? So ordering it in sandwich form should have been a safe bet, right? Nope. All I tasted was salty grease with a bit of cheese. If dinner had been coming out of my pocket instead of an expense account, I would have been terribly disappointed. One of my dining partners had some boneless wings which he described as \"blah\" and the others didn't seem terribly impressed with their selections either.\n\nWhat really got me was how incredibly long it took to get our food. It wasn't very busy; I'd say maybe 50% of tables were filled at most. Yet it took forever for our mediocre food to come. Absolutely do not come here if you're under any sort of time constraint; you'll be late. Our server was as prompt with things as she could be and the food was piping hot when it arrived, so I'm inclined to believe that the wait was due to a slow kitchen rather than slow service. In fact, our friendly server was the only redeeming aspect of eating here. She was very nice, stayed on top of our drinks, and did her best despite the dismally slow kitchen.\n\nNot really planning on coming here again..",
"This was our first time to Hooters and it was a good experience. Our waitress Aisha was very friendly, helpful and efficient. Food was good as well."
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"I was longboarding through this part of the city and needed to find a place to get a double espresso, sugar, and a couple drips o milk. Makes it taste like a strong liquid version of See's Candy Coffee, but more on the strong Coffee! \n\nAt first I missed the entry because the sign said coffee and wraps and treats etc... but when I almost went in, it was a bar?! ?! ?! Yes, those punctuations were a substitute for my double takes... you like? okay feel free to use them as well. So I had to back track and noticed that there were 2 signs of Café del Mar... wow, double bonus Jeopardy! Alex Trebec would of been keenly smug on this one.\n\nSo to sum it up, they also had smoothies here as well. I created a Yelp business for them since they didn't exist and I thought, the city should know of what goes on within. This is a one stop shop for beverages and you can get healthy snacks as well, I'm in. 3 stars since I didn't get to try anything else. Will be back though, so we'll see how they fare in the long run.",
"I can only speak to the bar side of this place, since I haven't yet tried any of the food items. Jamie has been bartending and managing bars in St. Pete for over 15 years. I am pretty sure that he served me my first legal drink when I was 21 at Extra Innings. Karyn (sp?) made a friend of mine a drink with St Germain in it that she now orders at a lot of different places. If you want to sit outside they have quite a few tables. It is fun place to enjoy some drinks and people watch. \n\nI will have to update this review once I try the food.",
"The service was probably the worst I've seen in St. Petersburg. The manager try to chase us away without even asking us what we wanted. He was surprised when we said we wanted to order drinks. \nThe bartender looked like she was having a bad night. When ask for directions to the restroom it was as if I was asking for her firstborn child. \nWith so many other restaurants two or three steps away, I would look for almost anything else.",
"Hair in my food. Horrible service. Everyone that worked there was stoned out of their mind. Minus the hair, the food was flavorless.",
"Hummus was ok, slightly bland but not terrible. Mac and cheese was tasteless and drowning in oil. Empanada was a bit soggy. Soda was flat, and the waitress was unfriendly. Nice location and live music which was decent. There are better places in St. Pete, save your money.",
"I went on vacation and stumbled into this place because they offered Vegan selections. The juice is awesome, the outside seating is really nice, and the band they had on the weekend was also really entertaining. The wraps are yummy and I especially enjoyed the veggie empanada. If you're looking for a fun, casual, and reasonably priced place to grab a bite and a drink (there's a bar next door), I highly recommend Cafe del Mar.",
"Love this spot on Central! Great food - friendly staff that can get way busy when you least expect it... Be patient and enjoy the vibe!",
"The food was good a little oily but not bad. However, I was very disappointed in the coffee. The girl behind the counter didn't even know how to make it and had to go ask three other staff members. I waited hoping for the best but got the worst coffee ever. It was luke warm and bitter which is amazing how that happened since they use an espresso machine. If you want descent food try it but skip the coffee.",
"The food here was ok, we only had the MAC n cheese and the meatballs on fire. They were good but the MAC n cheese had a lot of oil in them. Too bad cause it was almost perfection. It did taste amazing but the oil was a bit of a turn off. The meatballs were also really good but they were no where near on fire. Should rename them or at least offer a dipping sauce that would light your ass up. The really peculiar thing was that this place is called a cafe' but they have no clue how to make coffee. We got 2 white mochas to go and I'm not even sure it was really coffee. We watched the girl fumble through making them and for the life of me can not figure out how they were luke warm. I ended up taking a few sips then tossing it out. This place could be awesome but it failed. On a side note the drinks were 10+ and the staff was super nice.",
"I eat out about twice a day and visit lots of different locations. I must say this is one of the worst restaurants I've been to in a long time. From the awful delayed service to the awful execution on their dishes. Would not go back. Would not recommend!"
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"Yet another Fat Mo's Burgers found in yet another converted Central Park restaurant building. Fat Mo's is a local chain with great burgers and fries. Their menu includes a lot more than just burgers, but I've never made it past them to try anything else.\n\nService is quick and friendly, plus it would appear that the food is all made as you order it, so its always fresh.",
"Fat Mo's is the absolute king of sloppy drive-through burgers. Certainly nothing special, but they're quick and easy, and their combos are very cheap.\n\nThis Fat Mo's happens to be on a slightly sketchy area of Gallatin Pike, but it isn't a dine-in joint so you only have to worry about the creepy vibes issuing forth from the area for a matter of minutes. Their spicy fries are greasy and delicious, and their burgers are huge and made-to-order. I like the Big Mo combo, which comes with a dinner-plate-sized burger and a half-gallon soda for just over $6. Most people, however, go for the Little Mo, the portions of which are perfectly reasonable.\n\nFat Mo's also has a decent roast beef & mushroom sandwich as well as some other run-of-the-mill items. While they're all pretty tasty, none of them are exactly healthy, so I like to hit this place up on a late night when I've missed dinner hours at classier joints. The staff is polite and...well, informal. Fat Mo's isn't bad, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it for every night.",
"I hear tell that Fat Mo's has a chocolate shake to die for. My problem is that the burger and fries are so good, I cant' bring myself to order something else and the root beer is just the perfect compliment to the burger and seasoned fries. My quandry is great ...\n\nI have a pretty moderate appetite so I get the little Mo with cheese. It's supposed to be for kids but trust me when I say that the Little Mo combo is really enough for an average sized adult with a normal appetite. \n\nThe main thing is the seasoning in the beef is out of this world. They also sell seasoned fries which are my favorite in town. My husband and i love to get Mo's on Titans weekends.",
"I'm a Fat Mo fan - though I've only tried the one on Gallatin Road - many, many times! They know how to make a perfect burger. Fries are only okay. Bolton's Hot Chicken has the most perfect fries, by the way. But Fat Mo's fried mushrooms and fried onions are great! The burgers can get awesomely huge, so the Little Mo is my size. They actually have an extensive menu, but I can't bring myself to get anything but the hamburgers, as they are the best!",
"Everyone has it, that itch that can only be scratched by one thing. The hunger that takes away any consideration for your health or well being. Call it what you want, junk food, fast food, grease bomb. The answer is different for everyone, but for me it is Fat Mo's. \n\nI consider myself lucky, Fat Mo's is pretty damn good and it is a Nashville original. Like they say it is what burger were before fast food. I love the burgers, the spicy fries, hell I even like the corn dog and that is nothing but a sodium bomb on a stick. \n\nWait I'm not done. I love the fact that they cannibalize old restaurants like hermit crabs. I love the fact that it takes them time to make your order because it wasn't just sitting under a lamp. I love the fact that they have a burger that could potentially kill you on their menu (the fat mos super deluxe, all 27 ounces of it.) I even love the stomach ache from eating way too much way too fast. \n\nI guess you could say I just love me some Fat Mo's.",
"I've been going to Fat Mo's for years now ever since a friend in high school took me to one of the original locations off of Antioch pike. Large burgers with plenty of condiments, spicy fries, good shakes and low prices are what makes a burger joint in my opinion. Nothing fancy just good food cooked to order. One of the best burgers in Nashville for sure.",
"OMG! Wow. Go there, order a burger with season fries, enjoy it and then thank me later. Go. GO NOW!!",
"After drinking several glasses of wine, my tummy started to grumble and yearn for a burger. As many of you know, I am a happy vegan but when it's late, finding a tasty veggie burger option can be tough. \n\nI had heard from yelpers that Fat Mo's offered up a solid choice but I regretfully judged this book by it's cover and not so seductive moniker and avoided the place. However, I gave in last night and was very pleasantly surprised by the delicious offerings here. \n\nA piece of my heart has been given to the tasty season fries that were the perfect blend of crispiness and flavor. WOW, they were fantastic and just might be some of the best fries that I have had the pleasure of inhaling in a long time. \n\nThe veggie burger was HUGE and full of flavor and I realize that I have to be careful not to indulge too often! We literally were able to split the burger and fries amongst two people and still felt satisfied with the meal. \n\nWe added tea to our combo and for around $7, you get a fabulous veg-friendly fast food experience. The owner hung out of the drive-thru window himself and was very friendly. \n\nI will certainly visit Fat Mo's again!",
"I never would have tried Fat Mo's if it weren't for the recommendation from Marcia M! I pass it all the time on my way to the Inglewood Kroger, but always figured it for a greasy hole-in-the-wall joint. It *is* just that, but it's dang delicious!\n\nI scarfed down the homemade veggie burger which was practically the size of my head and infinitely better than anything I could get frozen from Morning Star or Boca. I also ate only 1/4 of the massive order of crispy seasoned fries because the burger was so filling, but of course I saved the rest of them for later. I don't eat fast food, but this will be my go-to place when I was something quick, cheap, and veg-friendly.",
"Sunday morning, I get a text message that I am to deliver two, count them two cheeseburgers to some extremely hung over women in Madison. This mission's difficulty might seem low, however as I'm a vegetarian and every restaurant I know of between my house and Madison that would have cheeseburgers of sufficient grease to soak up hangover juice has decided to close on Sundays (I'm looking at you Mixed Grill Cafe) I go through a list of various burger joints and this one comes up as open.\n\nI GPSed it, was getting into sketchier and sketchier area, and finally found this place and thought it was closed but pulled into the lot anyway. It was not closed, I just couldn't see the cars on the other side of the place.\n\nI had 0 expectations of getting myself anything, but they had a veggie burger so I went with it. As I sat waiting for them to cook my food I watched a 17-foot u-haul pull across the street to a can recycling station where you get 30 cents a pound (I believe was the rate) and start unloading 60 gallon trash bags of cans into this thing. It was an interesting site.\n\n3 boxes of food and fries were given to me, I think the total was around $17, the weight on the boxes was pretty darn heavy. I put those in my passenger seat's foot area, headed down the road, hit a bump and lost a load of fries immediately. Note for future people, their boxes do not stack well. No biggie.\n\nDelivered greasy goods and sat down to my veggie burger. Fries were just about perfect. I think they might have been perfect 15 minutes before when I got them, but I do not know. Veggie burger, it was alright.. not the greatest in the world, but man, it was a lot of food. It crumbled to pieces while eating it and had to be finished with a fork.\n\nI'm told the cheeseburgers were excellent. It looked like there was enough there to feed a couple of people.\n\nAnyway, the place looks closed, sketchy, but it's not and the people were nice as I had no time to study the menu. When asked about several details of the preparation of the cheeseburgers, I was simply able to state \"this is for two hungover chicks, inject it with grease, and beyond that do whatever needs to be done\"\n\nIt was cool... I'm not out in that particular area very much, but I will go again next time I am."
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"We really enjoyed P. F. Chang's but hated the hassle of waiting forever to get a table, so Pei Wei is perfect for us. It serves some of the same food (I love the lettuce wraps!) but provides quicker service and a pleasant \"order-at-the-counter-and seat-yourself-we'll-bring-out-the food\" atmosphere. The prices are great too. The style is Asian Fusion, so everyone you're with will find something to enjoy -- Thai, Korean, Mongolian and of course Chinese.",
"I love Pei Wei for these reasons:\n\nService is quick- place your order- food is delivered to your table you in 5 min or so.\n\nPrices are reasonable- $10 is not bad for Pad thai and a side or edamame or spring rolls- especially when it's quality food and huge quantities\n\nI looooove the lettuce wraps- to me, they're as good as the ones at Pod- for a much cheaper price.\n\nNo MSG used in their food either- bonus\n\nthe chicken looks and tastes like chicken",
"I have been trying to find better Pad Thai than the first one I've ever had (about a year ago from Pei Wei), but theirs is surprisingly the best I've had by a good margin. They allow you to add/remove ingredients, which is good for a somewhat-picky eater like myself.\n\nWhile they don't offer much variety, Pei Wei is an affordable way to eat out. They also do not skimp on the portion size (my pad thai typically offers me 2.5 servings), so big thumbs up for that.",
"We like bringing our toddler here about once a month because the food is fresh and served very quickly, and gets her introduced to the idea of going to a place outside of the house for food. My only complaint is that the \"kids'\" meals don't have any vegetables in them - not very balanced! So I usually just split my meal with her. \n\nThe staff is very friendly and remembers us when we come in. I know it's not a traditional restaurant, but we tip all the same because they do such a good job.",
"This place is the laid back younger brother of P.F. Changs. Smaller more limited menu but the food tastes just the same as if you spent more cash at P.F. Really fast service, I walked in and placed my order, walked down to Pier 1 and back in less then 10 minutes and my order was ready. I would definitively go back.",
"Had gone with my husband a few years ago when it first opened and wasn't floored, went again this week and it was great! It was the friendliest service I have had in DelCo since I moved here 5 years ago! Plus everything we got was actually good! Not take out quality but was ordered and to the table within 5 minutes! Plus, at the takeout price, why get greasy strip mall food? They can also make any of the dishes steamed instead of cooked in oil, in case you are interested. Also, it is not only Chinese, but also Thai and Japanese. The pad thai is way better (and half the price of) Noodi (which has made me sick every time I have eaten it). I will definately be breaking up with my local Chinese take-out and stopping here much more frequently. It boarders on a 5 because of the customer service and speed, but I can't bring myself to 5 a chain take out place!",
"This place is the fast food version of PF Chang's. Because I love PF Chang's, I love Pei Wei! During lunch hours it can get a bit busy because it's in the same shopping plaza as a Panera Bread, so it may be difficult to find parking. The food at Pei Wei is worth a little bit of inconvenience, though.\n\nMy fiancé and I almost always order the same exact thing: the Mongolian beef. It usually comes a bit heavy on the scallions, so we normally ask for it without. The sauce is delicious and goes fabulously with the white rice that the meal comes with. The mushrooms and beef are never overcooked, and very flavorful. Their takeout portions seem a bit smaller than if you dine in, but I assume that is because they have to fit it in the takeout container!\n\nI also like that Pei Wei offers a variety of Jones sodas, since we are big fans of Jones and their flavors.",
"For the price and convenience, you can't beat this place.\n\nI have dined here at least 10 times and the wait for food is never more than 5 minutes. Refill your own soda. Though sometimes the food can retain some of that mass produced/processed feel and taste of a chain restaurant, I have yet to have a bad experience.\n\nOur first trip was because the Panera two doors down never has any available seating. The next 9+ trips were because the first experience was a value.",
"Ameri-sian Diner\n------------\nI have wondered about this place since a recent dinner at nearby Charlie Brown's (see an earlier review). So, as we were in the neighborhood, we decided to give this place a try. \n\nDecor/General Impressions: upscale cafeteria style. At first I didn't get the \"pay first, seat later,\" but I guess it helps turn over the tables a lot faster (no time wasted by patrons sitting down, not ordering anything)\nThe hanging woks, etc were clearly for show, but an interesting touch. \nThe walls were adorned with some cool black and white pics of \"local flavor\" Chinese street scenes.\n\nFood: I got the dan dan noodles with beef; she got the Thai dynamite. Not bad overall. \nThe beef was pretty tender, and I enjoyed the standard Chinese glaze (soy sauce, corn starch, sugar). The noodles were a bit overcooked, though. \nHer Thai dynamite was interesting. The chicken cubes were nicely fried, but I didn't \"get\" the green onion / brown rice / lime wedge combo. It's asian fusion, I guess. \n\nAlso of note, unlimited fortune cookies, and complimentary lemon / orange wedges. \n\nOverall a pretty good experience with Americanized Chinese take out.",
"I have eaten at Pei Wei countless times, because it is our must have before we grocery shop at the Genuardi's. I love love love their hot and sour, but am always happy with the lettuce wraps (a little salty but I am a salty girl), crab wontons, and I always get the Kung Pao Chicken with brown rice. It's also a great choice for vegetarians, because any of their dishes can be selected with veggies and tofu. \nI do like that you can help yourself to the fortune cookies, because they are actually REALLY good."
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"It's been a while since I've eaten in the restaurant, but every time I have whether for dinner, brunch or a small party, it is always a great experience. \n\nRecently, my mom ordered dinner from Due Amici for my sister's graduation party. There was plenty of food and everything was delicious. Even better was knowing that my mom would have one less thing to stress about so she could enjoy herself along with everyone else.",
"This is a review by a vegetarian\n\nHave you ever wondered what Olive Garden would be like if it weren't a chain? Wonder no more!\n\nYet it is STILL better than Hathaway's around the corner.\nThe patio looks nice and it's BYOB without corkage.",
"I've been to two Sunday brunches here. I enjoyed both of them. The food was good, and I remember eating like a pig. The penne vodka was good. I don't go here frequently because I don't need to. It's a nice place, but there's nothing that special about it.",
"Pretty good,located off Rte.130, little mom pop place, redid back, has porch with fountain in back..We went here for work., bout 9 of us. No one there, so I didn't understand why we needed reservations. WE ordered appetizers, calamari-they were just rings, little rubbery-not fresh, & the crab -dip;that was good, lump crab meat-just creamy was a little too much for me. I ordered the Crab-cake -lunch portion, it came with 3 sauces, some roasted zucchini, peppers -they were good.Not bad, could taste crab, but the food was good, not the best-salad was good too, most of dressings were cream base-thats I didn't like. Some of my coworkers got salads, came with scallops, or shrimp, little skimpy on the seafood, but decent size salads, All in all-not bad, 5-star worthy-no..Service was good though.Waitress was attentive.Just Ok in my book. Return factor- 45%. They aren't special,nothing jumps out at you-average.",
"This place is a hidden treasure, I had to loop around through shopping center parking lots to get to this place. Even then, I went into the wrong little street for the parking lot. It looks like any ordinary house and the main entrance isn't very obvious, but that doesn't matter. What matters is the delicious and plentiful food.\n\nAfter being seated, we got water and a bread basket. We started off with the stuffed mushrooms. The crabcake was filled with lump crab meat. There was no filler, so the moment you cut into it, all the lump crab meat would fall apart. It was so good on a bed of sweet roasted peppers and garlic roasted spinach. Just talking about it is making me salivate. The aroma was just amazing. The three of us got pasta dishes, rigatoni with meat sauce, cappellini with pomodoro sauce and jumbo shrimp in fradiavolo sauce with linguini. The fradiavolo sauce had just the right amount of heat and there were just enough sauce with tomato chunks on my linguini. I was the only one who finished my plate.\n\nAs always, Italian food is reasonably priced and good amount of food.",
"The first 2 times I went here, it was pretty good. But, I just came from here last weekend, and I was VERY disappointed. The appetizers were tiny and not very good. The \"fried mozzarella\" that the wife ordered turned out to be 3 TINY mozzarella sticks. My tomato and mozzarella were about 6 slices of a tomato slightly larger than a grape tomato and some packaged mozz slices. The salads came with 3 huge bowls of dressing to choose from. (which is skeevy, because you KNOW the unused dressing gets taken back and reused; which is to be expected, but seriously, you're REserving dressings that have been at peoples tables....who knows what they did to them / in them!) The entree portions were HUMONGOUS; like comically different from the appetizers, but my chicken parm was like cardboard. It was literally like a 16th of an inch thick and TOUGH. All I could really taste was breading. Dessert was cream puffs, which were tasty, and banana fudge cake, which wasn't. On the positive side, the wait staff is VERY nice, its BYOB with no corkage and, like the waitress assured me, they DO have a very tasty marinara. But, all things considered, the next time I want some Italian in a hurry, I'm going to Carrabbas, which has this place beaten in every way possible.",
"Went there last week with 25 people for my grandmom's bday dinner. It was great no complaints at all . We had our own room off to the side and Chris our waiter really knew how to take care of all of us. The appetizer and the dessert trays the chef made up were amazing too. I recommended this place to my family all from ne philly and they can't wait to go back!",
"The food is always fantastic - complete with homemade desserts. They encourage patrons to special order their meals which is a welcome change, especially with my husband who is a picky eater. The menu is huge and they always have several specials. It has been my go-to place for any special occasion and it's BYOB.",
"I like Due Amici, but I do have a few comments. When I ordered veal with shrimp and scallop it came with a sweet fig dressing. The dressing was very good but the chef applied way too much. My veal was prepared well, but all I tasted was fig dressing. \n\nThe scallop was excellent but the shrimp was overcooked. All of this was over a generous serving of sauted spinach and fresh avocado slices. I had no complaint with the spinach and the avocado was fresh, however, I question pairing avocado with this dish. The avocado served no purpose and was out of place.\n\nOur waiter Chris was friendly, helpful and prompt, but the busboy committed a pet peeve. When I'm eating and my wife is finished before me please leave her plate until we're both finished. Otherwise, I feel rushed. Besides, maybe she'll pick a little. Dining should be relaxed.\n\nWe'll be back, but they can improve.",
"wonderful local authentic Italian restaurant. God prices and great service.. The bread is to die for... Love it here"
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"Fantastic. Sat at the bar with a friend on a Saturday afternoon and was welcomed with a friendly bartender, a great beer list, and the smells coming from the beautiful pizza oven on display. The food not only lived up to my initial impressions, but the were surpassed with ease. We had a rather large sampling starting with a slow braised veal, and smoked mozzarella pizza. EPIC. We also had the Nonna (grandmother) Meatballs, which would make my immigrant grandmother tear up. \n\nAnd for the finale, the lunch special, Pork Belly BLT with mozzarella and charred veg on the side. I have had pork belly many times in this city, and this was easily as tender and juicy as i have ever had, not to mention it was a huge slice. My buddy had the Gnocchi, which were light as a cloud, and smothered in a fantastic white sauce. \n\nService..check. Food...Check. Atmosphere...Check. \n\nNeedless to say i will be back.",
"Name is new. Pizza is not based on what i experienced and what i read under the other name. Still super expensive and incredibly mediocre. This place doesn't understand the equation of cost and value balance. If I had to choose between a $2 Ellios Pizza out of a box and a $20 personal from Avero, the Eliios is a better proposition. Avero pizza is waaaaay out of appropriate price point. Meh",
"This restaurant is a treasure. Met two friends for dinner on a thursday night. Wow, what a treat. First sat at the bar, and the friendly bartender suggested the bourbon sour. it was a perfectly prepared cocktail. I had two, would have has two more if I wasn't driving! The kale and spinach salad was perfection. I had the flank steak for my entree. It was juicy and tender. I look forward to sharing this restaurant with friends and family. heading back next week.",
"Wow! What a menu! Extremely difficult to decide on what to get here. The Marguerita pizza was excellent. Tasted like the handcrafted pizzas at Vetri and Nomad in the city. The sauce, cheese ratio was perfect and the flavor was delicious. The Sachetti purses were wonderful too...with spinach, fontina and prosciutto. Cooked to perfection. Can't wait to go back and try the wild mushroom and black truffle pizza as well as the veal pizza. Great meal at reasonable prices.",
"We went with friends, we didn't choose this place. As we walk in from the outside we realized right was this was not a Saturday night place. It had kids, a huge TV and people were not dressed for a Saturday night out. We all started with the grilled octopus. Our friends told us it was the same one from Savona, as the chef here was the one from Savona. We later found out he was actually the sous chef, but whatever. The dish was a bit chewy for my taste, but I liked it overall. I ordered the lamb chops. They were fine, not great. My husband ordered the steak, which had to be sent back because it was over done. The manager came out to make sure the 2nd was to his liking. Our friends got scallops, pasta and a pizza. I only tried the pasta, which the waitress fussed that it was homemade. Really? It was BLAH. Our friends seemed to like their meal. The next day, however they text us to say the meal was not as good as the company. So I guess they didn't really like it either. \n\nI guess if you went with the idea of this being a pizza place it could have been good. We didn't.",
"I was surprised to see only three reviews of this restaurant so far. It's been open a long time. I visited during lunchtime and was greeted by the very earnest and helpful host. I told him I wanted take out pizza and he was able to oblige. I ordered, was assured it would take only 5 or 6 minutes, so I left to walk around and visit the liquor store.\n\nI noticed the decor was rather spare and industrial looking, and not in a very pleasing way, at least to me. The restaurant is quite large. There is a brick oven where they cook the pizzas.\n\nThe pizza, a South Philly, was ready within ten minutes. It was very good, but slightly overcooked. Parts of the bottom were blackened, which affected the taste in a not so great way. However, the ingredients on top were really good. Good chile spice, nice broccoli rabe, and nice sausage too. A \"gourmet\" pizza. Individual size, however, was $15. Not a great deal at all.\n\nIf I visit again, I do hope they cook it properly.",
"The atmospher is very inviting, open with a nice decor package. The servers are welcoming and attentive, the presentation of the food is nice but it was lacking in flavor. We have been twice, not sure we'll go back.",
"There's somebody new on the block in Wayne and their name is Avero and they have incredible potential. The lovely wife and I attended a fantastic Yelp Elite Event here in late March. We were so impressed we made 7:00 PM OpenTable reservations here for last night (Saturday).\n\nSo we showed up on time and were seated immediately. Anything I could say about the atmosphere here is irrelevant because it is about to change drastically and within days. They will have new booths, drapes and dividers making the current large room feel like several smaller more intimate spaces. It should also change the acoustics. It sounds great and I can't wait. \n\nIf you like to enjoy an adult libation or two this is your place. They have a very large beer list and an incredible specialty drink list. I had an Italian Manhattan ($9) that was described as having a touch of burnt orange. Check out my pic and note that the orange twist is actually charred! Delicious. My wife enjoyed a Bourbon Sour that blew her away.\n\nWhile we were perusing the menu we were served beautifully plated and OMG delicious bread. Check out the sea salt and crushed black pepper in my pic. Of course the bread was baked in the wood fired oven.\n\nWe decided to take more advantage of the oven and split a small pizza for an appetizer. The one we choose was appropriately named \"Spring\"- with prosciutto, asparagus, smoked mozzarella, and farmer's egg for $15. This light white pizza was cooked perfectly with just a slight char and a touch of that wonderful wood smoke flavor.\n\nEntrees were next and my wife choose the Day Boat Scallops with wild morel mushrooms and toasted pine nuts for $25. As you can see from my pic they were plated beautifully and she proclaimed them delicious.\n\nI choose Short Rib Ravioli with burgundy black truffle, Chianti, and whipped ricotta for $16. I found the portion size a little small but they were incredibly tasty with that slow cooked short rib flavor coming through with every bite.\n\nService here was just fine last night with no problems. Our young waiter was efficient and two different managers stopped by to check on us.\n\nWe understand that with the new furnishings will come a Grand Reopening! We'll be back for what we expect will be another fine four star experience.",
"We have had several awesome meals in the past 2 months here. Their chef is really cooking up much more than we expected. Don't just get pizza here, that's good, but the rest of the menu is awesome.",
"I was so disappointed. \n\nMy friend and I had been wanting to go here for a while. The decor is very luxe but unpretentious.\n\nI ordered a glass of wine and it was obvious the bottle was a little old and not in a good way. It tasted like it had been open for a while and gone sour.\n\nThen comes food. We ordered the meatballs, vegetarian white pizza, crab salad, and arugula salad.\n\nPizza was good- maybe they should just stick to that.\n\nThe meatballs tasted rubbery- probably left out and then reheated.\n\nCrab salad was tasty but too oily.\n\nArugula salad was supposed to come with goat cheese, however it was missing. When we mentioned that, we were told they ran out of goat cheese. This is rude- we should have been told that BEFORE they brought the salad over. The waitress acted like she had been caught red handed and did not do much to remedy the mistake. She also asked if my friend wanted a different cheese but then had no idea what other cheeses they offered. My friend asked for feta and instead of telling her they didn't have it they just dumped a bunch of parmesan on top.\n\nService was meh. Our waitress came multiple times but was lacking personality and menu knowledge.\n\nI probably won't be back."
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"Yes! This is the best fast food style burger in town! The bacon cheese burger is enormous and super juicy or greasy, whichever you prefer to call it. What makes this place unique is that you can get whatever you want on your burger at no extra charge. Mushrooms, green peppers, jalapeños, and A-1 steak sauce are just a few of extras that I put on my burger to make it extra delicious. I am not such of a fan of the fries. They are the kind that have some potato skin on, and they are just not for me. Granted, they are not bad, just too \"natural\" and way too salty!\n\nInside, the place is super clean and the bathrooms are, too. They have plenty of seating. It is pretty funny, but they have these boxes of shelled peanuts everywhere for snacking. I don't really eat peanuts, but I think it's cool that they have them everywhere.",
"First class burgers, and unbelievable fries, although the hot dogs leave something to be desired.\n\nLike above, the place is so clean, you could eat off the bathroom floors and not worry about any sanitary issues.\n\nI suppose some people would say others but this place puts Fat Mo's, a Nashville staple, to shame.\n\nThe burgers are first rate, really really good. I've had burgers in several places and there is truly nothing like them. And their fries are cut onsite, and fried the same day. The portion of fries is amazing. At first you think the regular fries are going to be only a styrofoam cup's worth, but when you get your bag, it is the bottom is covered with fries, and that's not even counting the cup of fries you already saw.\n\nNow, as a hot dog man, there are hot dog place way better all over Nashville, and you can check those out in my List of the best Hot Dogs in Nashville. If you go to Five Guys, go for the burgers. The burgers are among the best in Nashville.",
"I've already trashed the other Green Hills location but this one I love. I've never had a bad experience with the food here. The only bad experience I've had is with the parking garage. It seems to be under control now, but when they first opened I got stuck down there for 45 minutes. With having a gated garage open onto a one-way street that immediately hits a stop light the line could get pretty backed up. This caused me, and countless others, to sit, with our vehicles running, in line for that stretch of time. If you come and the gate is down, signallying that you'll have to pay to park - remember that Five Guys does validate. \n\nBack to the food though: they've always gotten my order right at this location and their fries are always hot out of the fryer. The perfect hangover food. It can get a little crazy around lunch but that's most places.",
"The burgers are greasy awesomeness!!!! You tell them what you want on it and that's what you get. The fries are plentiful and good. Highly recommend but don't go during peak time it gets pretty backed up.",
"This place is great! Burgers are a bit greasy but they are awesome (and don't forget the fresh cut fries)!",
"The bacon cheeseburger here is my favorite fast food burger in Nashville. Also, they always have great customer service. \n\nIf you're going for the first time -- you'll probably find that the \"Little\" burgers are plenty for an average person, and you can easily split a regular order of fries (which are generally overflowing from the cup) with a couple people.",
"Probably the only non-local place I will ever vote 5 stars. They make a burger that is tremendous (as everyone knows), but the biggest difference is the fries. \n\nProper Five Guys procedure: \n\nTake the burger out of the bag. Dump all fries in the bag and remove the styrofoam cup. Sprinkle some vinegar on the fries. Shake the bag and repeat. Finally, tear the bag and set in the middle of the table. Dig in.",
"Best burger in town? Maybe. Fun atmosphere. Take a pile of friends when you go.",
"Great burgers and their Cajun fries are a must! If you are looking for a quick burger this is where to go.",
"Oh, Five Guys! I fell in love with you when I lived in D.C. I thought I was lost without you once I moved back home. But you have followed me and called to me, Oh Temptress (Tempters?).\n\nThere's a reason why they are proud of their numerous awards, especially the Cheap Eats/Best Burger in Town awards. These suckers are so good they are bad for you!\n\nDuring this visit, I had the regular Bacon Burger with \"Everything\" on it. I forgot to ask them to grill the bacon hard, but it was still a delicious treat. If you order the fries, never go for the \"large,\" because they give you more than enough with the small even if you are sharing it with two people. The fries here are not the crispiest because they use peanut oil, instead of vegetable oil, but they are still delicious.\n\nMy one complaint on this trip is that the fry guy over seasoned the Cajun fries, so it was a tad bit salty.\n\nOverall, it was a wonderful gluttonous experience."
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"I was just coming here -on opening day- because I wanted some pulled pork. But we got so much more!! I have been looking forward to this place opening since I saw the first signs go up, and I am glad we got here for the opening ceremony. \n\nMy coworker and I arrived at ten minutes to noon and got in the line that had already formed outside. At first we thought that there was some sort of an opening day emergency because we saw a handful of sheriff's cars and fire trucks, however, it was local servicemen from the sheriffs' office, police and fire department, first responders, and Wharton high school ROTC, here for the opening. We were treated to the singing of our national anthem and a backstory of Mission BBQ by one of it's founders before the doors opened. We also learned that singing the national anthem at noon is a daily ritual here...it was a pretty cool experience.\n\nThe line was long and steadily growing, but moving at a pretty fast pace. We placed our orders and received our food in just a few minutes. I got my pulled pork, as well as the brisket (two meat sampler that came with corn bread). I chose the Louisiana white sauce (I found out about it on their website and asked at the counter...it's located by the fountain beverages, the only sauce you can't find at your table). I loved the pulled pork. The brisket was a little salty on the edges for my taste, but it was still very good. Because this is right by my office, it will be my go-to place when I just want some tasty meat. I look forward to trying the turkey and chicken as well. With each meat, they ask you whether you want the leaner or fattier cut of meat (they had nicer sounding terms for this, but I forget now what they were...they will explain them to you when you order). I chose leaner piece, and I think next time I will try the fattier pieces.\n\nGreat location right next to USF, great prices, fantastic service, interior is very nice...there is also a small covered outdoor seating area. So glad this is here!!!",
"How exciting the new Mission BBQ was opened at the northwest corner of Bruce B Downs and Fletcher. Today was the grand opening day. I arrived around noon time. While waiting on the line, staff brought us different kind of BBQ free samples and ice water. It was a really nice gesture. 20 minutes after I got to the counter. I ordered 2 meat sampler-turkey and the sausage. Good amount of turkey meat with right texture was perfect to try them on 6 BBQ sauce on the table. For the sausage, I like classic number 41 better than jalapeno. At the drink station, you can pick lemonade, sweet tea or soda. I was happy to run into Diane G . She works nearby and stop by to have a barbecue. Boon arrived later and he ordered 5 bones of baby back ribs, quarter pound moist brisket ,baked beans with brisket. The ribs was so good, meat fell off the bone tender and a lot of meat. Green bean side was delicious. The full house of BBQ fans were happily devouring their BBQ meals. The service was excellent. The pricing was on the target. I had a nice experience in this new Mission BBQ.",
"Awesome BBQ. I had the Brisket Sandwich. I'm from Texas so I've had my share of good Brisket. Definitely the Best Brisket I've had in Florida, and better than 4Rivers (which I also love). Love the all American vibes and their giving back culture. Will definitely be back!",
"Picked up carry out for 2 on their opening night. \n\nAMAZING BBQ, great service. Excited to go back and try something new from their menu! \n\nGot the 5 bone-in ribs with their bay-b-que sauce, on the side... MUAH! Perfection, seriously so good. Mac and cheese had the (imo perfectly cooked) crispy burn of top layer of cheese... DOUBLE MUAH! Baked beans were amazingly sweet. \n\nMy roommate has the pulled pork sandwich snd fries. I stole a bite of the sandwich, think I'll prob try that next time bc it was heavenly. Fries were a little salty, 3 people agreed.\n\nDef recommend",
"Mission Complete!!!! The Grand Opening is great and run smoothly. Although the staff is not familiar the entire menu but they are well train. Smiling at all time and check on you. \n\nThe sampler is the best way to tried their BBQ with lesser cost. Pricing is average with the amount of food was given. The sampler allow you to choose two or three meat sampler. Or you can have your own combination by adding quarter pound of each meat items. \n\nToday I have baby back rib and the brisket. The brisket has a choice of moist or lean meat. I would suggest moist is the way to go. The rib cook till fall off the bone. They are still juicy and yummy. I also like their sausage and turkey. Seasoning has reach the inner turkey. \n\nYou can make it a combo by adding single side or two sides. All come with drink. I have green bean bacon a southern dish.",
"I wanted to see how this place holds up to 4rivers bbq. There wasn't any reviews comparing the two so this is for all you fellow people coming here looking for that. \nI got the pulled chicken sandwich. The sandwich was actually really good. It is larger pieces than 4rivers pulled chicken sandwich which is nice. It doesn't come with any sauce on it which is a little bit of a bummer but on the up side there are six different sauces to choose from on each table, all from different regions of the US. 4rivers has \"non regional\" sauce they put on most their meat. \nLet's talk about prices. This is where mission bbq missed out of their 5th star from me. I don't think anyone should ever have to pay $2.09 for a really small side cup of mac n cheese. Come on mission. .really now? 4rivers pulled chicken dinner comes with two sides for cheaper than you get a sandwich and one side at mission. Booo!\nThe baked beans weren't bad. Not on the sweet side at all. The spicy sauce is well, very spicy. I think the brisket is the way to go here.",
"Excellent food, nice variety of sauces, good price range, and very friendly staff. I'm very satisfied with the experience! Definitely will be coming here often.",
"Great food & plenty of bbq sauces - all tasty. The mac n cheese is very cheesy & yummy. The portion sizes are perfect especially the sides. The theme, preferred parking for vets & national anthem at noon everyday, a new favorite place.",
"A welcome addition to the growing BBQ population in Tampa! Overall, it's just nice to have a good quality BBQ restaurant in New Tampa area since we didn't have that before.\n\nSolid Q- both the pulled pork and chicken I had was really great, and huge portions. What makes this place stand out from other places is that here, it's all about the SAUCE! I mean seriously, on the table they have 6 different BBQ sauces, plus a vinegar bottle, then an Alabama white sauce they keep up by the soda machines. That kind of freedom of option is what America was built on (or, you know, something like that. I didn't pay much attention in history class.)\n\nWe love you Mission BBQ, thank you for coming to Tampa!",
"One of the best BBQ places around! The employees are EXTREMELY nice and wonderful! They want to make sure you have the best experience ever! The food is very good and very filling! The place is extremely clean and homey. Very inexpensive and extremely delicious! They have so many sauce varieties and everyone of them is amazing! Highly recommend the Memphis Belle and Smokey Mountain! Great great great place overall and will definitely becoming back over and over again! Also, while we were eating one of the employees came over and gave us a large thing of FREEdom fries for free! Great place, I cannot stress that enough!"
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"Great place, Good food, Unique options, No MSG and very nice staff! My family and I will definitely be back. Really nice back patio with good shade and environment.",
"I was really excited to see a Chinese place opening on the south side of Meridian. So excited in fact, that I insisted that we eat there tonight even though we have gift certificates to another restaurant that we know we like. We were sure that it would be packed at 7:00 on Friday night but were able to get seated immediately. The restaurant is nothing fancy but clean and pleasant and the menu and selection looked nice. We skipped appetizers and just ordered dinner, then sat back to enjoy time as a family while we waited for our food. And wait we did. I have never waited so long for Asian food, almost an hour. When it finally came it trickled out of the kitchen. First mine, then a couple of minutes later, my daughter's. Then a few more minutes and the waiter brought my husband a dish he did not order with an offer to let him \"upgrade\" to that dish without extra charge!? He sent it back in favor of what he did order. 10 min. Later he received the dish he ordered and the waiter asked if he could get us anything else. Um... 4 people ordered food, only 3 dished came out. Yes you can get us something else, the rest of our food! 10 more min. And my son finally had his dinner too. The food was good And fresh but wasn't so good that we will be craving more next week. I left feeling mildly disappointed. I had such high hopes for The Red Pavilion. If we go there again it will be for take out.",
"New to the area and in search of our new Chinese place - not sure this is it.\n\nSo we live in Kuna, and again are new to the area, but it appears our choices arent overflowing. I'd seen this place on the way home so husband and I decided to give it a go.\n\nIn total we ordered the Mandarin Chicken, General Tsaos Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Pork Fried Rice, Chicken Chow Mein & Crab stars.\n\nThe Crab stars had great flavor but were under cooked. If they had been fried the right amount of time they would have been stellar.\n\nThe fried rice lacked any kind of flavor.\n\nThe Generals Chicken was good, it's the battered recipe. However I've definitely had better and as a general statement could have also been more flavorful.\n\nHusband liked the Chow Mein, the Mongolian Beef and the Mandarin Chicken, I didn't try them. He did say the Generals Chicken was the best, which leaves much in my opinion to be desired.\n\nTotal for everything came to $55, which for the portions we received is a pretty good deal.\n\nWe'll definitely try it again, I hope next time they can bring the flavor :)",
"We got ours meals to take home. Very good food, and we got everything we ordered which has not been the case for the other Chinese restaurants nearby. It's a bit pricey fore the portion sizes, the only reason I don't give it 5 stars, but that won't keep us away when we wont to pick up something to bring home.",
"Food was excellent, reminds me of how the Hong Kong in Nampa used to be back in the day (but better)! Was also told they have a separate authentic Chinese menu by the waitress.\nFast service (especially for a fairly busy Saturday night), very friendly wait staff.\nThis will be our new go to place for Chinese food!",
"Since my wife is Chinese and I spent several years in China myself, we know Chinese food and appreciate when it is good, very good. Although, not the truly authentic Chinese, but the Americanized version of it (but with elements of authentic), we have truly enjoyed the dishes, and service, we have ordered here. It is now our first choice when we think of going out to eat Chinese food. Nice outside patio seating area on a nice evening too.",
"I have found Chinese food that is totally worth it. I have been looking for a really good Chinese restaurant and this is the place. \n\nThe fried rice is just as good as I had in Taiwan. The Pot Stickers are juicy and tender. \n\nSo glad to have a place that is worth the money and time.",
"A newly opened Chinese Restaurant in a newly decorated location, this is a nicely setup dining venue; located in a small strip mall next to The Curb Bar and Grill. Parking is plentiful. Seating is standard height tables. A clean and nicely setup dining room.\n\nBeing an ABC (American Born Chinese) originally from the SF Bay Area, I know good Chinese food and cooking from the normal Americanized fodder found in most of the other Boise places. In fact until, the Red Pavilion, the bar was set by a good Panda Express or PF Chang's. IOW, not very high. But Red Pavilion, has raised that bar and is the best in the area. Please keep in mind that our 5 star rating is based on the Boise area, not against a SF Bay Area or Seattle roster of Chinese Restaurants.\n\nOn this visit, we had their pot stickers ($6.95) which were freshly made, tasty and nicely shaped and sized. There were 8 of them and plenty for the two of us. A nice dipping sauce accompanied them. Next we had a dish of their beef chow yuk ($7.95), the wide rice noodle fixed in the Cantonese style. Authentic in taste and stir-frying style and not overly sauced. This was followed up by brown rice (white is available also) and a dish from their special more authentic menu with about 20-25 other dishes not found on the normal printed menu. We had their garlic flavored pork, tofu and mushrooms stir fired ($10.95). Excellent rendition and again not overly sauced, a common failing in Boise Chinese places. Our only suggestion was to put more garlic into the seasoning or even some fermented black beans. But that is our personal tastes for this type of dish. We washed it all down with a Tsing Tau Beer and hot tea. We had leftovers for another lunch.\n\nBut before quitting, we noticed the Sesame coated fried rice balls with sweet bean paste filling on the Special Menu ($6.95). Known as Gin Diu, they were freshly made and authentic in every way. Not too big, 8 of them were a good dessert for as many as four people. But two of us ate them all with gusto.\n\nThe owners are a young couple and she was very cordial and fun to talk to. We had a lot of laughs trying to mesh her Mandarin pronunciation with my quasi Cantonese. She speaks English, but there are certain dishes or words that the Chinese words only convey the thought and our pronunciations are just different. I asked about certain dishes and she laughed saying, she didn't think she could get American People to eat those. She did say though that if we call up a day or two ahead, they would make roast duck or a roast a whole fish for us. Done deal we said-we will be back. Other dishes to try are the broccoli and beef. We are going to also ask about some black bean asparagus and pork stir fry. .\n\nThis place is our place for authentic Chinese Food with good and friendly service. We told them we will be back and were glad to have them here.",
"I would give this place three stars for the food and 5 stars for the friendly helpful staff. \n\nSeated promptly with waters in front of us right away! They brought out complimentary Chinese \"chips and salsa\" while you wait for your order. We had the dinner for two for $26.00. It comes with choice of soup, appetizers and two main dishes. We thought that was a good way to try a few things for a decent price. \n\nWe ordered the won ton and hot and sour soups. Both were nothing special. The broth in the won ton soup was different and tasted good but looked oily. The appetizers were both fried and not what we would normally order but we didn't have much options. Fried shrimp and spring roll. They were just okay and I wouldn't order them again. \n\nOur main dishes consisted of crispy broccoli and beef and Kung Pao chicken. We were told the Kung Pao was spicy but we didn't find it at all spicy. Even our daughter later that night who hates spicy food, gobbled up the leftovers with no problem. Both dishes lacked flavor and when eating them together, they really tasted similar with their sauces. I would also not recommend the upgrade for the fried rice. It was lacking in flavor as well and nothing special.\n\nOverall we were not blown away but huge shout out to the staff for really being attentive and friendly.",
"My goto please for Chinese food. We have eaten there and had taken out. Word of warning, their food is somewhat hot but they will tone it down If you ask. Great food and nice people. Give them a try."
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"I had order a few takeaway items. On reaching there, looking at the bill I asked the waiter to confirm it since last week (exactly 7 days earlier) I had paid 25% less for the same things. Waiter went upto the manager (Horrible owner of the Palace of Asia restaurant from Fort Washington) and talked. This guy came up to me and started shouting how dare I ask him the price and difference between last time and this time. Costs went up and all. I said I asked him to find out why the cost is different which you could have come and explained to me not shout at me. He had no reaction and just turned and walked off. Not even a SORRY. Not getting any of mine or my friends business again. This is the most horrible restaurant manager I must have ever talked to. The customer service is downright poor even if the food is better than the last owner. Dining is about the experience & with a manager like this I am never setting foot in there again.",
"Best Indian food I've ever had (and I've had a lot). If you've been here before and didn't like it, the place is under new management as of 2008. Try the lunch buffet.",
"Okay. First let me start off by saying that It's sad that when I went to pick this food up, I couldn't wait to eat to review this on Yelp! \n\nBut, on to Sultan.\n\nThe host awaiting me inside was friendly and the food, when I picked it up was nice and hot. The dining area was not crowded but decorated okay, I guess. \n\nThe food was so aromatic and delicious smelling that I wanted to pull over and eat on the side of the road!\n\nThe food, was pretty decent. I tried the meat samosa, with lamb. They were a bit greasy but delicious and seasoned wonderfully none the less. :) I ordered my favorite as an entree--Chicken Tikka Masala. I got it with mild spice and found it to be seasoned wonderfully seeing as I love spice but I can't stand it. It was amazing and the jasmine rice was quite tasty. \n\nI don't know about all the negative hype (which made me nervous--but greater india was closed) but this was wonderful! Not the best, and the prices were a bit high but delicious! I would definitely go there again, and look forward to bringing my boyfriend :) \n\nMY ONLY COMPAINT: yeah, not everything is amazing.\nThe na'an was NOT included in the meal, which is a bit annoying to me because I am used to it coming with an entree. It costs 1.95 for two pieces which is okay, whatever, not much but I'm used to getting it for free. Again--a bit greasy.\n\nBut hey--you can't have e v e r y t h i n g :)",
"This has become one of my favorite places to take-out from. Whenever, the weeks been a little long, I need a drink, and I can't fathom cooking.... I make a visit to the Sultan. Great selection of vegetarian dishes, and pretty much everything you could think to ask for from an Indian menu. Things I enjoy from the Sultan: Saag Paneer, Malak Kofta, and Chicken Tikka. I'm not sure whether or not, I would bother eating out at the Sultan... whenever I pick up my take-out the place is pretty empty. But, if you are looking for reasonably priced take out, make a visit to the Sultan.",
"Went here for lunch buffet yesterday. I was a little intimidated by the fact that we were the only ones in the place. But, after all- it was 2:15 in the afternoon! \n\nThe waitstaff were really warm and friendly and assured us that it was ok that we were here for lunch so late. They would wait to take down the lunch buffet. Now, I am not one for buffets cause they well- gross me out. This one was ok- everything looked clean enough and most of the items were yummy.",
"Wow, I didn't think any Indian place could top my local favorite, but this place comes awfully close. I'd say it's as good as my local haunt.\nThe service is great, water was refilled at convenient intervals, perfect for the spicy Indian food served here. The waitstaff was very friendly, asking how things were going, while still not being too intrusive. The paneer dish was heavenly...and the naan...was probably the best I've ever had (shh, don't tell my local place!). They even spiced my paneer dish as I requested, big points for catering to requests. The tomato soup was good as well. The place wasn't too crowded (I don't know why, the food is amazing), and the Indian artwork on the wall was nice to look at too. Would definitely, without a doubt return :)",
"We ate an early Saturday dinner at Sultan and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We started with the Chicken manchoorian app (very nice) and then had garlic naan (excellent) with our dinners - which were chicken achari and lamb Korma. Both were very good. We experienced very good service in the sparsely occupied dining room and will definitely return.",
"I am a big fan of Indian food and usually take quite a drive to have some. This time, I searched near my new job in Lansdale and read reviews of Sultan and Greater India. I was pretty hesitant to try Sultan because of the reviews, but decided to take a chance... glad I did!\n\nThe food is delicious -- We ordered vegetarian apps (mixed), Malai Kofta, whole wheat naan, garlic naan. Everything was perfectly seasoned and really delicious. I had a 40 minute ride home, and it was all packed well enough to stay hot!\n\nMy only complaint is that they told me it would be 20 minutes until my food was ready, and it was more like 40. Not cool when I have another 45 minute drive home. However, they were apologetic and really VERY nice, so I didn't care all that much... but that's the explanation for 4 versus 5 stars.\n\nEat here. The negative critics are insane.",
"Great Indian food - a definite jewel in an otherwise bland region. I did not expect to find such delicious and authentic Indian food in suburban PA. My parents have been fans of this restaurant for a long time and are definitely much happier with the current management. The family that owns this place is very sweet and accommodating. They will work around your tastes to make sure your entree is just to your liking. \n\nSome of my favorites are the samosas, both meat and veggie, papadam, masala naan, mango lassi, and of course chicken tikka masala. I so far haven't had anything that I don't like. I would recommend trying the lunch buffet to get a sampling of different Indian dishes. \n\nEverytime I visit my parents we have to go here (sometimes more than once). I'll be going this weekend and I've very excited!",
"My husband and I are used to excellent Indian food in Philly, so we were sorely disappointed with the options near Lansdale when we first moved to the area several years ago (including Sultan when it was under the previous management). We despaired of ever finding anything close to home and resigned ourselves to the occasional trip to the city.\n\nBut after trying Sultan once we learned of its new management, we were absolutely thrilled with the quality of the food! In fact, I'd say that on the whole, it's even better than our tried-and-true favorites in West Philly. The buffet in particular always has a wide variety of delicious options, and everything I've ordered from the menu has been wonderfully flavorful as well. Too, the owners are very friendly and accommodating to my gluten-free eating needs (meaning I avoid anything made with ghee/clarified butter, which is rarely used there.)\n\nIn sum, I highly recommend a trip to Sultan's for a very pleasurable eating experience that's reasonably priced and not too far from your suburban home!"
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"The new location at the S Virginia Plaza is gorgeous! The halibut was simply the best that I have ever had (and I eat out ALL THE TIME). My guests felt the same way about everything that they ordered. The pasta was authentically al dente and not swimming in sauce. The service was super - good job, Meghan! Two of us felt that our coffee was not hot enough, and she made it right immediately. Those who enjoyed dessert rolled their eyes in ecstasy.\nI will have dinner there again as soon as I can! SG",
"I had a fabulous experience, and everyone at the table just raved. I had the Halibut Alla Modenese (sp) which is finished with gorgonzola and pine nuts... OMG... so moist and tasty. My companions had the steak with balsamic reduction, rack of lamb, and mushroom ravioli. Nothing was left on anyone's plate. Service was both friendly and attentive. Desserts were not quite as exciting, but still satisfying. I wanted so much try the panna cotta but they had run out :( I think the favorite we tried was the coconut cheesecake, which was our server's recommendation. Easy parking but be sure to make a reservation. We saw several parties turned away on a Thurs eve. Cant wait for my next trip to Reno to pay another visit to Mario's.",
"Nice, but not exceptional. For some reason feels like a chain, which it isn't, except that it's done well. Eggplant parmagiana was excellent, but the pasta that came with it was fourth rate. The Caesar salad was good and for once was perfectly (not overly!) dressed. Tiramisu was second rate at best. \n\nThere was a large group of under-18 kids all dressed up and it both seemed like a perfect place for them (maybe going to a dance?) and it reflected the friendly and nice-but-unpretentious feeling about the place.",
"Roberto and Mindy have what I think may be the BEST Italian ristorante EVER.... The service is impeccable, the food is authentic and fresh. Only the freshest ingredients, in true Italian style. The balsamic reduction filet will melt in your mouth, the home made soups are to die for, and the lemonchello is amazing. Richard will make you the best drinks in Reno and Carlo always has the kitchen smelling amazing.\n\nThis is a must-go place.",
"My WIFE and I went to Marios when we were recently in Reno for our wedding. The service was excellent, we didn't have a reservation but were still able to get right in and seated. The food was pretty good, started out with bruschetta which was excellent, entrees were good but not great, my wife got some seafood pasta which turned out to be not the best selection for the day. This doesn't take away a star from the review because of how good the service was, and the experience we had. For dessert my wife had the spumone and I had the strawberry cheesecake (excellent), we were also given lemonchello when the server found out we had just gotten married. It was a little strong lol but good and homemade. We will definitely return in future visits to Reno.",
"Excellent food and service. I was rather surprised in how I was treated due to my various body art and dress, regardless the Waiter helped me select a wine to compliment my meal, and what an excellent job he did. My food was prompt and delicious and I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience. I will be back hopefully in the near future.",
"My husband and I have lived in Reno 3 years, and got in a rut frequenting the same restaurants. When looking for somewhere different to take visiting family, we decided to search Yelp. Mario's turned up as kid-friendly, had good reviews, and looked attractive at its website, so we decided to give it a whirl. Because our group of 13 included a child and 2 babies, we called Wednesday for reservations Saturday evening May 28th. The friendly phone answerer set the tone for what was an excellent experience. The attractive decor, warm colors, and soft lighting made the evening seem special, the food was very good, and the service was outstanding. The efficient waitress never wrote down our orders, and got them all correct. She and other attentive staff even made of the children, and went out of their way to be helpful. What a fun evening! Thanks, all you nice folks at Mario's, who made our festive outing so enjoyable.",
"Another perfect business event this week, thanks to Roberto's recommendations and Morgan's outstanding service! For this sales training dinner I asked for a buffet in the private room. Roberto suggested a salmon and a chicken entree, pasta, vegetables, salad, and appetizers of bruschetta and antipasto.\nThe private room was arranged exactly for the group's needs. The dishes were all presented nicely and were as fresh as though made to order for each guest. Morgan's service is attentive, caring, and sincere. She was more concerned about the leftovers than I was!\nOh, how can I forget the tirami su? It's unforgettable!\nI'm anxious to get my Italian-ancestry husband to Reno to experience this wonderful restaurant. We all recognize and appreciate great service - this restaurant's staff sincerely provides it! Love it!",
"YUMMMY. This place is the bomb. We went to this restaurant for my college graduation reception. We ordered bruschetta and mozzarella appetizers. SO GOOD. The cheese was completely fresh. I am not sure how they got such amazing flavors out of a simple dish. The wait stuff was more than happy to accommodate us, and we're very friendly. Everyone was super happy about their dishes. I had a pasta dish with seafood (can't remember the name) but I do remember the flavor... In Reno?...Want Italian?... Look no further.",
"Had dinner here tonight. We were looking for a good place to eat while staying in Reno and this one checked out. \n\nThe restaurant was clean and well styled. The menu seemed to have a generous selection. We started out with Provalone Al Forno as an appetizer. This was pretty good, a little sour, but I have to admit I'm not familiar with this dish. I think the sourness either came from the sun dried tomatoes or the artichokes. It was good, it just wasn't great.\n\nThey brought out bread slightly before the appetizer. The bread was warm and soft. They served it with balsamic and olive oil. They didn't add any peper or red pepper to the oil-balsamic mix, which seems more typical.\n\nFor dinner I had the Vitello Portofino, which is Veal sautéed with white wine, artichokes, and mushrooms in a cream sauce. My lady had Fettuccine Alfredo. The veal seem slightly bitter with the mushrooms sseeming to overpower the dish slightly. The veal was also slightly tougher than I would desire. You could cut it with a fork, but it took some effort. Oddly, they paired the veal with a small helping of linguine with marinara sauce. The noodles were fresh and nice. The sauce was standard marinara. I'm not one to normally order a marinara. Personally, I would think an alfredo sauce, wine sauce, or seafood based sauce would be more appropriate. \n\nThe Alfredo had very nice noodles. The sauce was on the blander end of the scale. I make an alfredo at home with parmesan, asiago, and romano cheeses, shallots, cream and butter that is much richer. There was also a chopped green herb in the alfredo that I believe was italian parsley. The presentation of this dish was nice, it just didn't have the level of flavor I enjoy. Definitely good, not great.\n\nWe were also asked if we wanted soup or salad at the beginning of the meal, we chose salads. We both had the house vinegarette, I had mine with gorgonzola cheese. The salads were good, however not great. They were served with a wedge of tomato that was very cold. Refrigeration of a tomato takes out the flavor, and should not be done at a fine dining establishment. \n\nFor desert we had the tiramisu. The top layer had the appropriate level of moisture to dryness of the lady fingers. The bottom layer was soggier. There was also a very slight hint of refrigerator flavor in the background...The tiramisu was still good, just not great.\n\nI ordered a long island, which was served in a tall 10oz glass, and I ordered a meyers & coke, which was served in a 10 oz tumbler. The long island had a good flavor, but didn't taste very strong. The same could be said of the meyers and coke. \n\nOverall, this restaurant was good. If your exposure to fine italian cuisine is macaroni grill, or olive garden then you're probably going to view this as a five star place. If you've had really good italian food, then it falls short.\n\nThen came the bill. The total came to $74, which made it $84 with a $10 tip. It turns out the salads were an extra $4 each...would've skipped them if I understood they were extra. The two coctails came in at $16.50...If it was a strong long island in a pint glass, that would've been ok...but for maybe 3 shots between two drinks, it's on the steep scale."
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"Mmm...good Vietnamese food. The pork over rice vermicelli was delicious! Fresh spring rolls (not the fried kind) were REALLY fresh and yummy. There's a bakery, too that sells lots of crazy candy in addition to bakery items. \n\nService was okay. Our waiter brought extra water in a thermos for us to add to our Vietnamese coffeemaker once the first round of water filtered. We added the water, and seconds later our waiter came by and cleared our coffeemakers! I don't know think he saw us add water, because he got sloshed with coffee grounds and water as he whisked them away. But don't let the atmosphere and aggressive table bussing keep you away. Good food.",
"Everyone knows about Chinatown, just north of the heavily trafficked Old City district. But South Philadelphia's Little Vietnam remains largely untapped by the masses, and you can still find quick service in one of the many authentic Vietnamese restaurants even at peak hours on Fridays and Saturdays. \n\nPho is a Vietnamese noodle soup served with your choice of beef cuts or chicken. It comes in a towering bowl capable of satisfying most hungers, and shouldn't run you more than, say, six dollars anywhere in the city. The broth is bland on delivery, but each bowl is accompanied by a collection of sauces, as well as fresh lime and peppers. And spice fiends can add the famous Sriracha sauce to their heart's content. \n\nI used to live a block away from Pho Cafe Saigon, at 4248 Spruce Street, and so I came to Pho & Cafe Viet Huong with a sophisticated pho-palate and high expectations. Pho & Cafe Viet Huong delivered some of the most tender beef cuts I've ever had in a bowl of pho, and the noodles were cooked to perfection. (The noodles are what give the dish its texture and can make or break the meal, much like the rice in a New Orleans jambalaya.) Moreover, Viet Huong's beef balls -- not to be confused with Italian meatballs -- trumped, hands down, any beef ball I've had in Philly. \n\nThe service wasn't bad, either, though not spectacular. A lot of pho joints will have a bowl at your table faster than you can get in and out of a McDonald's drive-through. This is not an exaggeration. At Cafe Viet Huong, however, I waited about ten minutes for my Ph Ti Nạm B Vin (#35, with beef eye round, well-done flank, and beef balls). Like I said, not bad. Especially if you're planning to make a night of your Little Vietnam experience.\n\nThe real downside to Pho & Cafe Viet Huong is the interior of the restaurant. And, no, you don't usually go to a pho joint for ambiance; many of the finest Vietnamese establishments in the city are awkwardly laid-out holes in the wall. The thing is, Cafe Viet Huong masquerades its flaws. It looks -- and I don't think I'm going too far here -- like a really cheap Las Vegas buffet restaurant. Horrible art and neon lights adorn the walls, and the place, frankly, is just too big for its own good. You can BYOB at Cafe Viet Huong for a small fee, but if I were you, I'd eat my meal and then head out to a bar.\n\nI'll close with a disclaimer for the novices. \n\nPho, quite honestly, has a strong, unique smell. It's wonderful when you're eating it, but your boyfriend or girlfriend may not like it later on, when you're watching some old Meg Ryan movie and trying to make out. The fact is, the bowl is so big, it takes so long to eat. The flavors seep into your pores, your shirt collar. Look, I'm not trying to gross you out; it's just the truth. It's not just a matter of brushing your teeth, either; you'll need to take a shower before that big night on the town.",
"Viet Huong is my all time favorite Vietnamese restaurant in South Philly. Their quick, and their CHEAP! Don't expect the wait staff to be very nice though. Ignore them when they reach over you to restock the utensils, or fill up sauce bottles. CONCENTRATE on the yummy food! I like to go with 2 or 3 of my other friends and order the set meals. With the 4 of us, a set meal for 2 is plenty! It runs about $25, comes with an order of cha gio (fried spring rolls), a traditional sweet & sour Vietnamese soup, a fish made to order, and a beef dish made to order. We also order 2 extra orders of goi cuon (summer rolls) Why? because they're the best there! Other places fill it up with vermicelli, because it's cheap, but viet huong balances it with just the right vermicelli, shrimp, bean sprouts and herbs, and the herbs are key! And their peanut dipping sauce is great too, no one can make it better then mom, but viet huong can. Just don't tell mom!\n\nThe very best thing? They serve corona's! What's better then Vietnamese food and Corona's?! \n\nAdventurous? Try the Durain Shakes. Durians are a very pungent fruit from southeast Asia. People either love it or hate it. In my case I LOVE it! I have it without the condensed milk mixed in. So try it with or without!",
"This joint would be my second choice if Nam Phuong next door is super duper packed.\n\nI usually get the rice plates here, simple and quick. Vegetarian options here are weaker than next door, but I give props for even offering.\n\nOoh, mixed drinks here rock - the taro milk shake is sweet, but let it melt a bit and its deeelicious! Yellow mung bean rocks as well! Im chicken butt, too scared to try durian....\n\nTons of dudes love this place - it used to be a coffee/beer drinking, chain smokin, eat like a bird joint for MEN....until..you know..that little law now where you cant light up inside...",
"Best vietnamese restaurant ever!!! Ok ok ... maybe I am a bit carried away there but Pho& Cafe Viet Huong is definitely my favorite viet restaurant in Philly. I've tried so many items there and so far nothing have disappointed me. My favorites are Hieu Tieu My Tho and Sweet/Sour Chicken. I usually just get one of those if I want something quick. The coffee there are a bit too strong for me. I prefer lighter coffee, like the one from Dunkin' Donut or Wawa. The bubble drinks there are terrific, though. I usually get the avocado bubble drink to go.\n\nPrice-wise, it's cheap. Dinner for four usually cost me around $50. The service is usually pretty good. Even on a busy day like Sunday (that place is packed on Sunday), the waiting staff are prompt and friendly. Keep in mind that this is not a fancy restaurant, so don't expect superb service. What is you get is great food in a comfortable atmosphere.",
"A big giant bowl of pho tai makes me smile every time. this is my happy food and no place makes me happier. prompt service, food comes quickly and is soooooooo yummers and delicious. plus you get a full belly on less then 10 bucks. be sure to finish your meal with an iced coffee with condensed milk. my mouth is already watering.",
"This is one of those pho factory type places... big huge space with tons of tables. Nothing fancy about the digs, other than churning out huge heaps of good and cheap food.\n\nI've been here twice, and had some regular pho and the spicy stewed beef pho. Both good, good, good. The rice plates are tasty as well. Their spring rolls are just ok, not great. \n\nService? Eh... You get your food real fast and they bring you your drinks, but they're not exactly attentive when it comes to checking up on you or refilling your glass. You may have to ask a few times...\n\nWhen you're done, you go up to the front and give them your table number. Yes, very factory-esque. It's simple and utilitarian, but good. And oh, on the weekends, the parking lot is a friggin madhouse!",
"Delicious food that served quickly and professionally. Unbelievable bargain for the quality and quantity of food served. Love the pho, spring rolls, tofu skins stuffed with ground pork/shrimp and the rice dishes. And I'm addicted to the iced coffee - some of the best I've had. I probably eat here at least 2x month. Love it!",
"Maybe I need to try other stuff (or maybe I'm spoiled with going to an amazing vietnamese place in another city), but I stepped in to buy some spring rolls and fried rolls and just really was not impressed. I watched the guy bring out already prepackaged vermicelli rolls. Disappointment #1.\nThen I asked if they had a peanut sauce with it already and the guy said yes. Maybe by peanut he thought I meant sugared red sauce? Disappointment #2.\nThe fried roll was ok, but the vermicelli shrimp roll was again really sugary sweet and the shrimp had that dirty taste. Disappointment #3.\n\n3 disappointments and that was only on some rolls. I don't think I'll try again. \nnow I just saw on the sidelines jenn's review about springrolls being just ok. I guess that's why it pays to yelp first.",
"The goi cuon was perfectly wrapped, but the wrapper was thick and chewy. The pho was bland and lacked complexity.\nThe shaky beef had no shaky aromatic flavor (lemongrass, etc).\n\nGo next door to Nam Phuong instead."
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"This is the 3rd (and most recent I think) location of the Carniceria Guanajuato grocery/restaurant chain. I visited the grocery store yesterday and was impressed by their vast selection of hispanic products. Prices seem very reasonable too. I left with a good number of grocery items for under $20. \n\nThey have a large restaurant space connected to the grocery store. I unfortunately didn't have time to try anything but definitely want to go back. I'll update the review with my thoughts on the food once I do.",
"What can I say...I have found the mexican food mecca just minutes from my work. I had read of Guanajuato market on 30th and Shadeland and had wanted to go for sometime. As I researched it more I found that they had opened their 3rd location in an old Galyans right in my work's backyard. I had read about the tacos and burritos at the other 2 locations, always reading high reviews. Well once I got to sink my teeth into them both myself, all way vaidated. The steak here is fantastic. Brought over 5 feet for the meat counter where I am almost sure they slaughtered the live cow. Well I am sure it came in as sides and they cut it up there hours before. The burrito is stuffed with cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Their size put places like Labambas and Qdoba to shame. The tacos are served on corn tortillas with lime, onion and cilantro. Very traditional. I have had many of the meats they have to offer in both and they are all great, yet the steak shines the most. What I have tried is pastor, chorizo, and pork tenderlion. There are some more exotic fare that I have not built up the courage to try yet. Funny I can write this much and I have not even touched the surface of their menu. You will see massive plates of various meats coming out to tables with all the fixing to make your own tacos. They also have massive bowls of seafood that come out bubbling over. Whole chickens, tortas, and really all kinds of things that I have no clue about. Most of the menu is in spanish and does not provide much description. Get out and try one of their 3 locations and see for yourself. You will not be disappointed.",
"Wow. How does this only have 3 reviews so far?? Maybe since it hasn't been open that long... but I'm a little surprised! This place has everything... Seriously, everything that you could think you want to make a delicious dinner, including some crazy looking dulces for after! I came here for lunch this past week with some friends and had a veggie burrito. Let's be honest, lettuce, tomato, rice, a little bit of beans, and some sour cream don't sound all that exciting. However, add to that a fantastic, homemade tortilla, the fact that all of the ingredients tasted like they were picked from a garden a half hour before I got there (except for the sour cream, of course,) and the fact that a burrito the size of a small loaf of bread cost only $4 and kept me full until dinner time, and you've got a winner! Everything else on the menu is meat burritos, tacos, etc. but it all looks super fantastic. My coworkers got the steak burritos that they absolutely loved. I may come back to check out the grocery store again some time, but will definitely be back for another $4 enormous veggie burrito! Oh yeah, this is also the only grocery store I've ever been in that had a fully stocked bar in it. Yeah, a fully stocked bar. I bet the place gets rowdy on weekend nights, but there's only one way to find out...",
"Avoid the \"Pastor\" meat if you don't know what you are getting into, but this place is epic. The beef burrito stole my heart and I keep going back for more. As a side note, if you are looking for cheap lemons and limes, the attached grocery has 15 limes for a dollar usually. Well worth it just for that, but that is just the icing on the cake. This place is authentic and a must visit if you enjoy a taste of mexico here in Indy.",
"Nice find. I've been driving by this place for a while not really sure what was inside. Is a converted sporting goods shop on pike plaza.\n\nReading other reviews I decided to check it out. Grocery store area look well stocked but I didn't browse. Did notice the vibrant looking produce.\n\nThe restaurant area is easiest found taking a hard left after entering. The seating are is surprisingly nice looking given my expectations for a restaurant in a grocery store The menu is not your typical American style Mexican. There are some choices for the more brave eaters, which plan to sample next trip. I tried three different types of tacos and chips and guacamole. Really enjoyed all of it. \n\nCan't wait to try out more of the menu items.",
"Wow, I love it! Is it the best Mexican in the city? It's certainly got the most interesting menu, and the stroll through the grocery store is a treat! The tacos are simple and delicious, just like I had in Mexico City. The tortas are spectacular, and so are the burritos. The menu includes mourning dove, quail, rabbit, and tripas -- which they translate as \"guts,\" which cracks me up. Service is friendly.",
"Great hispanic grocery store with a huge selection of everything! Great deal on meat and cheese also. If your in the area you have to stop in to check out the restaurant in the back corner. I've been here several times since they opened and I have never had a bad meal!",
"This place is very busy on a Friday night. Fend for yourself seating and once you sit down they will clean your table and give you a menu. the menu is pretty extensive but the translations are not the best so hopefully you are not a picky eater or like all things mexican. there is a bar inside the restaurant which is inside of a grocery store. can't go wrong, everything you need under one roof :) They have family style that feeds 4 people that look amazing. You get the meat, guacamole, sides, and tortillas and it all comes out on a cutting board. The large bowl of seafood was awesome in both presentation and taste. It comes with crablegs, shrimp, fish and comes out steaming hot! In the land locked state of Indiana, we don't always find good quality seafood cooked right, seasoned right, and at a price that doesn't make your stomach hurt eating it, but this is probably as close as you will come",
"This place is awesome. It makes it you want to come back and try other things. You will be looking at other tables making a mental note to order \"that\" the next time you go there.\n\nWe ordered the Tablitas Carne. It was enough food for 5 or 6 big eaters.\n\nService was great, we got extra tortillas, got a plate of sliced limes then asked for sour cream, all these things did not increase the price of the meal.\n\nCan't wait to go back.",
"First time here and the grocery is fabulous. I didn't have time to shop but went through the bakery and OMG...breads, pastries and cakes are huge and look totally heavenly. The Restaurant is to the left and all the way to the left of the building. Lots of setting and a large menu. Several waitress at tables and appeared to be getting food out quickly. \n\nI had carry out based upon a customer waiting for his to go order. The Burrito is plate size filled with steak, lettuce, onions, guacamole and sour cream for only $4.00. Steak is not as tender as I'd prefer but still acceptable. This is large enough to share!!!\n\nTacos (steak) comes with 2 corn tortillas and tomatoes, onions and enough meat 2 fill both tortillas for $1.75. \n\nThey ran out of chicken which would have been my first choice. Another customer recommended the beef but I'm not a big beef eater. Wish I'd went with fish. Regardless the food was good and you can't beat the price for lunch.\n\nWhile waiting on my carry out, I saw several other orders being delivered to tables. The daily special was 3 tostatas and were piled high with toppings. The 7 fish soup looked delicious with lots of crab, shrimp, lobster topping a large bowl of soup. Next time...\n\nI'll definitely go back."
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"Delicious new spot for bubble tea! Liked the one in China town Philly, but super happy to see there's a new location in South Philly! Perfect place to hangout! New favorite tea is the Colorful Fruit Tea!",
"Brand new spanking fruit tea place in south Philly. Came here twice already for their soft opening for both their cold and hot fruit teas; so good! Glad they opened up another location closer to me.",
"Great atmosphere with friendly service and a great selection of beverages to choose from. My personal favorite was the green tea with orange. I will definitely be coming back.",
"So far I tried the orange green tea and the mango smoothie, both are very good and so fresh, you can take the actual fruit in the drinks, I got both at 60% sugar level which is perfect for me! Extremely clean and the service is great!",
"Great take on traditional bubble tea. They use fresh fruit and fruit juice which gives it a distinct taste. Good price and well made!",
"Gotta come here for the kumquat green tea. It's one of the best bubble tea I've tasted so far. I will definitely come back here to try out other flavors.",
"This place knows how to make mixed tea drinks. Everything is on point about this place. Interior is nice and new with several big screen tvs. Staff is friendly and helpful. Drinks are delicious. I just wish I had another stomach to enjoy more of their mix drinks. I'd recommend the matcha milk tea with pudding. Adjust sugar levels according to taste.",
"I love love love Mr Wish so I was super excited when I found out another chain location opened up just a few blocks walking distance from me. Talk about convenience!\nThe people are very friendly here and I've only come twice since their opening. However, the second time around it took over 20 minutes for our drinks. Granted it's only been a month since they have opened but still -- it's fruit tea/bubble tea...\nI highly recommend any of their fruit teas - their menu is slightly different from the chinatown location so don't expect the same things. However, there is more space for seats and their bathroom is clean. Wait a few more months for the paint smell to dissipate and hopefully it'll be more efficient!",
"I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I realized that it took them 2 hours in the morning to make these delicious bubbles. The bubble here is so soft and smooth. \"Mr Wish special fruit tea\" is also very deliicious. I ordered only 30% or 60% sweet because 100% is too sweet for me. Would strongly recommended.",
"Best pearl milk tea I've had (and I've tried a lot!) Pretty basic I know, but nothing 'basic' about the taste. Even the bubble have just the right softness. So glad they finally opened up one in South Philly!"
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"Bread Co is Bread Co, right? Well, this location is the closest to our condo in Brentwood Forest so it happens to be the one I frequent the most. \n\nIt is also, by far, the busiest Bread Co I've ever been to. If you're planning on doing lunch right around noon, good luck finding a seat! The line moves fairly quickly and the staff there is amazing to keep the place clean and moving, but man does this place get crowded. I have been there at all hours of the day on every day of the week and there always seems to be people there.",
"This location is known for one thing and one thing only: population. It's packed every single day, morning through night. It's a great location with plenty of seating, a friendly staff, and free wi-fi, but it's almost impossible to do work without loud conversations, large groups of people, and extremely close quarters. \n\nI come here every Saturday at 8:00am. I get a lot of work done before 10:00, but once things start popping, you might want to head to a smaller, more intimate location that makes for a more productive environment. \n\nOverall, I can't argue with free wi-fi and relatively cheap coffee. They'll even give you a cup for free from time to time. I'll be back and i'll be back often, I'll just be sure to bring some headphones.",
"I really do love Bread Co. Good selection, fresh food, nice employees. I have to downgrade this location a bit due to the volume of customers. It's tough to critisize an establishment due to it's popularity. Really, that's proof of their success. But this Bread Co. is always packed, which leads to long lines, frequent table searches, and tough parking. Plus, it's so busy that the hectic bussle inside makes it tough to relax and enjoy the meal.",
"Not a great lunch...pretty disappointed in the food..... \n\nBrought 3 colleagues with me for lunch right around noon, place/parking lot were crowded, but no real line to order. \n\nEveryone who works here is VERY FRIENDLY and helpful, took a short time to get our lunches, and then we sat to eat them. \n\nI had the grilled cheese (it is Lent) and it was awful - greasy, cold and just plain YUCKY. The tomato soup was better, but another person had the clam chowder and after a few bites and would not eat anymore because it was so bad. \n\nSuch a bummer since it has the original \"St Louis Bread Co\" sign (receipt says Panera)........ \n\nWould not go back. \n\n1 Reg soda 1.59 \n1 smky Turk - panini 6.69 \n1 U pick 2 6.29 \n1 u pick 2 7.74 \n1 cheese 4.19 \n1 cup crm tom 3.69 \n1 lemonade 1.79 \n1 cup clam 3.69 \n\nTotal - 39.04",
"I guess I got here at a great time last Saturday morning, as it wasn't busy yet, and I got my food fast. Love their breakfast sandwiches, and their unlimited tea. Good place to shop before doing the grocery shopping for the week!",
"I'm hoping I have the right STL Bread Co location. I was in St. Louis for 5 days and got a bit confused about what town I was in and when. A form of GPS hell I suppose. \n \nMy STL yelper friend Paul told me that STL Bread Co. (Panera Bread Co in our hood) originated in your fair city. So, I thought to myself, I need to go to the source. After all we are only in search of a turkey sammy. \n\nService was friendly and we were able to sit next to a local architect using his laptop and get the up to date CA weather report; we were leaving at 6:50 the same evening. I found friendly folks everywhere I went in STL-that was one of my favorite parts of the trip-the people! \n\nI'd have to say the lunch was just okay; I'm a much bigger fan of Boudin SF-mostly for the bread and the real roasted turkey, not the lunch meat variety. Although, lunch was adequate, bread better than adequate and the oatmeal raisin cookie very good.",
"I visit this location way too much - literally multiple times each week since it's one of the few places within walking distance of my office. What I really like about this particular restaurant is the staff is very friendly and service is pretty speedy. What I really dislike (and this goes for pretty much every Bread Co I've ever been in) is the inability to get a table during the lunch rush. Seriously, I never try to eat in there. And the lack of waiting room in front of the pick-up counter. There is always a ton of people crammed into the narrow passage by the counter, mixed with the people standing in line to get their drinks. I'm sure it's not this particular establishment's fault that it has to be designed like this, but it's really annoying.",
"They deliver lunch . . . for free . . . packaged in the exact orders (got to be some dollar amount on this, but we've always surpassed it). That's why the 5 stars.\n\nI've been three times during the lunch hour, which is trecherously crowded.\n\nBut get your lunch delivered to get the great food and avoid the mayhem!",
"First of all, this a review of THIS particular BreadCo, not the chain in general.\n\nThe staff here are very friendly and helpful, the place always seems busy and at lunch time, hard to find a table. The speciality coffee is only ok here, it's not a Starbucks although they have the usual, its pretty, well, just ok coffee.",
"This Bread Co. is always crowded and a mess. I have been here on crazy Sunday AM and during the week nights and it is always loud and overcrowded! The one night we went and grabbed a quick bite when it was relatively quiet, they gave me the wrong sandwich. The service is just slow and unorganized. I just don't like it here."
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"OK I haven't been (they just opened last week) but 5 stars for a great idea down the street from me, looking forward to Jay Elliot on Friday Dec. 30th @ 7pm.\n\nUpdated...I went, it's great, go there.",
"This music venue-craft brewery mashup is a much needed addition to not only the local brewery scene but the neighborhood. \n\nJust on the other side of the tracks from Keystone on 46th sits the old Double 8 warehouse building - a prime example of deco architecture. Parking around the back is ample and a walk-up ramp welcomes you to Black Circle.\n\nIn their soft open phase, the owner sampled every single one of their house brews (will be selling pints + growlers in a few weeks) as well others they had on tap. A lemon gose? Be still my heart. Coffee porter and a Christmas-y blend with ginger and nutmeg also made me swoon. \n\nExtremely friendly crowd all around that makes you feel welcomed. Vinyl is spinning Kiss from behind the bar which is much appreciated.\n\nThe bar seats a dozen or so plus tables for 16-20 more with a corner stage. Pinball + some other arcade games available for your entertainment. \n\nThe building houses Elena Ruz's, a new Cuban joint with great food and mixed use office space. Very excited to see what's to come for our new neighborhood hangout.",
"Great atmosphere! Just what this area needed. The brewer/owner greeted us upon entering and offered all of the samples. Everyone working was super engaging and the beer wasn't too bad either We tried a sour, rye IPA, coffee stout, and Christmas beer. All of them were tasty and unique. I will admit I like a lighter beer- but all of the beers were tasty without too much heaviness.\n\nThe Cuban kitchen attached was AMAZING! We had the black beans, Cubana, and empanadas- everything was delicious and super reasonably priced. \n\nCome here. You won't regret your time and money spent here. Also, local businesses are great endeavors to support especially when they're so good. Black Circle and Elena Ruz are no brainers.",
"Stop what you're doing. Call a friend and make plans to come here! This is what I've been waiting for on this end of town. The location is in a really cool building in an area that makes it a destination. Speaking of a destination, they've put in a stage with all of the best built in so you can stay awhile. We went to the soft opening where 2 local artists took the stage and killed the game. Right now they have guest taps with great options. However, I had a sample of 2 of their beers and they were some of they were great. Looking forward to coming back as they grow into their space and pump out their own brews.",
"This is going to be a great place once they start serving their own beer as well. Just guest taps right now until their official opening in a few weeks. Large open space with several tables to sit at. Decent amount of stools around the bar. They share the space with a Cuban Cuisine that you can order food beside the bar and serve eight to you. We didn't eat as they don't have many vegetarian options. After reading several other reviews, have heard the food is very good.",
"Great beer. Great ppl. There is Nothing else like it in the area. The cuban kitchen next door is the perfect compliment to some delicious brews.",
"This would be a five star review but alas right now you can only get a sample of their ipa or a sample of what they have.\nBut don't worry they have 8 guest taps.\nThe space is great 4 tables tons of bar seating around the bar and Windows.\nThe food comes grom the cuban next door or should i say thru the window. In fact the food is why you should come.\nWill be back",
"We stopped in at Black Circle to check it out. It was a warm day for January, and they had a large garage door opened to let the day in. The owners were there and very engaging. The crowd was a nice blend of friendly people. They are still doing a soft opening, and they were not yet brewing a variety, but soon will be. Guest taps offered a nice selection. The food, is a seperate business, but works seamlessly. The food was excellent. We shared a Cubano, and an order of tostones. Both were authentic, and excellent. \nThere is a feel to this little place that is very comfortable and inviting. We will be back.",
"I like the warehouse-y vibe of this place. I also like the fact that there is very little signage. You have to look for it. Kind of a hidden gem. \n\nGreat beer selection and the Cuban food supplied via food truck was rockin'",
"I wouldn't consider myself a beer guy, but after my experiences at Black Circle, I might now be. The owners and staff took the time to explain the entire menu to me in a detail that shows how much they care about their craft. Too often I've found talking to craft beer folks to be offputting. That couldn't be further from the case here. They made the esoteric nuance of beer accessible, and helped me make selections I was really happy about. They are doing something special, and I expect them to be around for a long time. It's on my shortlist for afternoon meetings in the midtown area."
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"Chain restaurant, check. Cheesy decor and menu that rarely changes, check. So why four stars? You can't beat the price for the level of service and the quality of food. With some restaurants, the food changes with the location or the chef on duty that day. With Outback, every time you go, it's exactly the same. Caesar salad is always loaded with parmesan cheese and super garlicky. Bread is always warm. Steak is always cooked to order and perfectly spiced. Strangly, even in Indiana, the crab is always fresh and cooked perfectly (and split for easy eating!). Say what you will about chain restaurants in general, but I really don't have much to complain about with this place. But get here early or late. Try to eat around 6 p.m. and the suburbanites swarm the place.",
"The food was good but there is absolutely no waiting room. After calling ahead, we still waited 45 minutes to be seated. Then, it took nearly 1 full hour from the time we ordered to when we actually got our food. Horrible service and not once were we offered an apology.",
"Average. The steaks here are okay. It seems like I have been to Outback before and felt like the steaks were more seasoned or more exciting in the taste department. The meal overall was okay as far as a chain restaurant goes.\n\nI would rate this as an average experience with average food.",
"Brianna R. was awesome. Excellent menu knowledge, provided great suggestions, and very attentive to our party. Fast service and accurate. What an asset to have.",
"Excellent service and the food came out hot. My steak was cooked perfectly. I have to admit that I have been dissapointed by Outback in the past but this time they hit it out of the park. I haven't been here in a while and it was nice to see they had a lunch menu and had a lunch portion option instead of the full dinner meal.",
"Dont go on vacation and eat a chain steak house. There are way too many good authentic places around the area to waste your time or money!",
"My boyfriend and I love this place! We come in here quite frequently so the servers/managers/bartenders recognize us and always make us feel right at home. The best thing about outback is the fact you get the same quality of food at whatever outback you go to. We always sit up at the bar so the service is amazing but we have sat in the main dining area a few times and received exception service there too!\n\nAs far as appetizers go, the Ahi is amazing and the dips that go along with it are even better, \n\nFor salads, we love the wedge. In fact, we cannot find a better wedge where ever we go (and we travel A LOT). But it does come with onions so we ask for it without.\n\nWhen it comes down to the main course, we LOVE the Prime Rib. Only a time or two we have had it cooked wrongly, but management always makes sure to take care of it. \n\nWe love this place. It is also the only place (currently, since it is kind of out of season) that has Sun King Cream Ale, which is AMAZING! It's like 5.50 for a large but worth it!\n\nAnd lastly, as to talk to Garret, he's the manager and a pretty cool kid,",
"I was surprised! My hubby the carnivore really loved his steak. I had the salmon and it was great. I figured this place would be on par with TGIFridays or Applebees but it was way better. It was warm, excellent service (refilled my sodas jiffy on the spot) and hot food. Will go back!",
"Is there any feeling sadder than when your bloomin' onion breading sinks into the sauce?\nNo, but seriously. I had Outback on my radar as little more than a high-end Chili's or Applebees. So instead when I walk in, I see a real strong focus on really good steak, not just advertisements for margaritas and shrimp poppers.\nI got the steak flight, which was delicious, but turned out to be completely unnecessary, because of two words: bernaise sauce.\nSeriously guys. Just go get a steak with bernaise sauce. Just do it. I actually closed my eyes for a moment to savor it's buttery creaminess, and then when I opened them I was astonished to find myself at an Outback Steakhouse. Go figure.\nSome of the steak was a little gristle-y, but the buttered green beans were very good. So, now I have to move Outback up my internal scale of good restaurants, to so-good-I-almost-can't-believe-its-a-giant-chain.",
"As far as steak chains go, Outback is pretty good. My daughter loves the cheese fries, complimentary bread and just the plain house salad. She has a very sophisticated palate. That's primarily why we hit up Outback once a month or so.\n\nWe went on a Wednesday night for my Dad's birthday. My daughter had her usual (see above). I tried the two filet steak flight with mushroom sauce and brandy peppercorn sauce subbing the green beans for the pecan blue cheese chop salad. My steak was cooked perfectly, though had more fat than I would have liked. It was the perfect portion for me. I enjoyed the little potato pancakes too. My dad also had a steak. He had no complaints. \n\nThey have great brewed iced tea. Always a bonus...\n\nOur server was all over drink refills/clearing plates/etc. She asked if we were celebrating a special occasion (yes please). She promptly brought a spotted dog sundae with a candle after our meal. \n\nI eat here primarily because my daughter loves it. I don't dine here with anyone else. I am just not a fan of chains overall. When you live in Avon...unfortunately, you are surrounded by them."
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"\"Swift Half\": a half pint of beer drank quickly before leaving the pub. \n\nI swung by Swift Half during a perfectly hot afternoon, needing just a quick beer and little bar time to cool off. It only took one pint, or two swift halves, to be hooked on this new bar in Northern Liberties from the owners of Good Dog Bar. I sat at the bar for no more than 10 minutes with a Stone IPA jam packed with citrus flavor and a hoppy bite. \n\nTaking in the plethora of outside seating and comfy strait backed booths from the bar I realized although my single beer was perfect for the occasion, I would have to be back for 16 more swifts halves and maybe some sustenance. Cheers.",
"They had me at the Bell's Oberon. \n\nThe bacon cheddar burger I ordered was cooked perfectly, thick and juicy with a great smokey taste. It came with a giant helping of fries, the taste of which reminded me of french fries I used to get at the fair as a child. I only wish that they were longer - the small size required that a fork be used to dip them in ketchup. \n\nThe inside is spacious with plenty of seating. On nice days they also offer outdoor seating with perfect views of the giant television in the Piazza. Besides the Bell's, they have a good selection of beers (draft, bottle, and can). They also have an interesting list of specialty drinks, some of which sound perfect for a hot sunny day sitting outside watching a Phillies game on the big screen.",
"Colt C. Either you are on Bart's junk for PR or you are just a very positive person. Swift Half is cool and all, but you can not get a glass of wine for less then ten bucks? Are we serious? Not even a seven dollar house wine? I had a burger and a very well made Stoli O and club (stiff). The beer selection is great, but I wasn't looking for beer the Saturday I went with friends. My medium burger was burnt and I found the sixteen dollar fish and chips a tad high. This is Northern Liberties people, not Tribeca, NYC. I am enthusiastic about the progression, and I am happy for any new businesses that have a wait for seating on the weekends, but I will not be back unless Swift Half offers a wine for less then ten. I love Good Dog.",
"Nestled in the courtyard of Northern Liberties' Piazza is a new pub offering from the people who brought you Good Dog in Center City. \n\nEnjoy some high quality pub food and a cold draft as a baseball game is played on the courtyard's jumbotron screen. The pub is comfortable and electric after being open only a week. I had a perfectly-cooked burger and my bud liked the fish & chips. I'm thinking this is going to be a regular rendezvous!",
"The newly opened Swift Half perfectly sums up everything I look for in the bar/restaurant world; great food, beer, service, and atmosphere. \n\nTheir hearty rack of ribs with jicama slaw and plantain chips warranted drool; I welcomed the tasty mole sauce in lieu of the standard BBQ treatment and the superb chips and slaw completed the trifecta (as I don't usually care for slaw or plantains). I sampled a few bites of my girl's fish n' chips; quality squares of battered fried flakey goodness with dynamite fries. The fairy cakes, a.k.a. cupcakes, also rocked, especially the yellow fruity cupcake, (whichever fruit or fruits it consisted of).\n\nAs a raging beer snob, I scrutinize beverage menus everywhere I go; no surprise that the Good Dog crew put together another winner here. They poured excellent summer brews like Bells Oberon and PBC's Fleur de Lehigh from the tap and boasted bottles of Duchesse de Bourgogne, one of my all-time favorites. \n\nStellar service; our drinks and meal carried us over a shift-change, which is where you can sometimes fall through the cracks, especially when the first server gets the benefit of the tip. Not so here, we received excellent service from multiple staff members. \n\nPossibly due to the fact that it opens up into the Piazza, I can't really compare the interior of the Swift Half with any other venue I've visited in Philadelphia. You walk into an open, airy main area with nice high ceilings, old-school tin over the huge wrap-around bar on the left and a broad section of drop-ceiling over the main dining area. The entire space radiated clean and casual; and you just can't beat outdoor seating with a prime view of the Piazza stage and big screen.\n\nWe don't come out to Northern Liberties very often but we think we'll be there much more this summer. If I did live in this neighborhood, I'd probably be on a first-name basis with the entire staff by now.",
"i am impressed with the service and the beer. the food menu needs more to it. i appreciate always getting seated even with crowds. it seems appropriately sized so that the wait isnt too long.",
"I too am not sure where all these 5 star ratings are coming from. I was going to rate this a 2 but since I didn't get poor service and the place is new I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt.\n\nThe place looks really nice and has a pretty good atmosphere. I was impressed by the bar and grabbed a drink there while waiting for a friend. The bartender was nice and even turned on the Red Bulls game on one of the many flat screen TVs at my request. Unfortunately they wound up loosing, but that had no influence in my rating.\n\nOnce my friend got there we were seated and opened up their menu which was grossly over sized compared to the amount of food they offered. There were maybe 4 actual meals, maybe 4 smaller fare dishes, and then a bunch of appetizers I guess. I'm not sure they were appetizers because they were listed as some foreign word that I'm not cultured enough to know. I know the place just opened but such a small offering probably cut half a star.\n\nPast the limited, physically over sized menu, I thought the prices were just too high. While waiting a man next to me at the bar got an order of the fish and chips, which smelled good and I was envious of until he opened the paper wrapping they were served in and found just two smaller pieces of fish over a ginormous bed of fries. I still thought of getting the fish and chips until I opened the menu and found they were $16.\n\nI instead decided to go with the more reasonably priced burger, at $10 to which I added $1.50 for cheese. Maybe it's just me but I feel cheese on a burger should not be extra. Maybe I'm just cheap but the higher prices cut a star off. The burger was ok, nothing spectacular, then again I've been to Good Dog and wouldn't call theirs one of the best in the city.\n\nSo that's only 1.5 stars off, where did that other .5 star come from? The fries. They were horrible. They were of a thinner cut, which I prefer, but they were pretty soggy and had an unappetizing cloudy white semitransparent color. I guess they were undercooked, either way, if I were the guy at the bar having a couple bites of fish with a mountain of these fries I would have been pretty disappointed.\n\nLike I said though, the place has a good atmosphere and all of the staff were friendly, so I'll definitely be back to give the place another shot after it's been open for a bit longer.",
"Did Urban Outfitters just throw up in here? Good Lord, I thought I was in a commercial yesterday as I drank my $5 Fleur de Lehigh draft on Swift Half's cooler-than-thou outside space.\n\nI had high hopes for Good Dog's new transplant, as I was (and still am) fiercely loyal to the original. I wasn't overly impressed. First, the interior was one big, generic suburban yawn. There was no sizzle, no personality and with all the cool galleries and shops nearby, I thought this place could have turned up the decor a slight edgier notch. \n\nSecond, the atmosphere here was definitely more club-ish than laid-back bar. With four security personnel (in not to be missed fluorescent yellow t-shirts) in two's, flanking both the entrance of the patio and the interior of the bar, you'd think there were some big diplomats imbibing inside. I wasn't crazy about the DJ spinning club-ish tunes outside either, although mercifully, a live band later graced the stage and provided a better ambiance. The level of sound too, is on par with a club. Because of Swift Half's proximity to the stage and speakers, it was a bit too loud - the whole time, our server had hard time hearing us and we hearing her...\n\nFurther, though the food was decent, I found that the portions were itty bitty - (cheese plate: miniscule, ditto with the cone of fries) and overall, I found the menu selections (both small plates and entrées) entirely uninspired (cucumber sandwiches? fish and chips? really? That's the best they could do?) And on a side note: was it just me or are their pint glasses smaller than your average bar pint glass? \n\nI love my neighborhood and I believe NL prides itself on businesses (restaurants and bars alike) that are a little different, unique and that boast individuality and a local patronage following. Swift Half just didn't measure up in that way for me.\n\nOnly the ample outdoor space, prompt and attentive service saves the experience here.",
"Great beer+ nice outdoor space = an enjoyable spot to relax.\n\nLike many people below, I feel the menu could be beefed up a bit, just a few more selections and items a table could share would be great. But I've gotten the cheese plate several times and it's always tasty, if not a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for and it's all top quality.\n\nStaff is super. Attentive but not in your face. I've never waited for a drink there and they can always anticipate your needs.\n\nIn the end, this is a great spot to sit, drink, relax and watch the \"happenings\" on the piazza.",
"I didn't intend to come here when I did. But when rain falls upon you during a festival you have to swerve your course in an opposite direction. And so long as that course led to beer I figured that it was a good decision. And it definitely led me to a great selection of beers!\n\nIt's always a good deal when you realize that you know people working at the place. and since I instantly noticed my friends the Twin Towers working the door, I knew that I was about to walk into somewhere that I could be down with. And upon checking out a beer selection that touted things like Bells Oberon, Troegs Sunshine Pils, PBC's Felur De Leigh, a Raspberry Wheat, and some other goodies that fact was confirmed. I was also hooked up with some good service and grew accustomed to the good selection of tunes on the jukebox.\n\nIf you come in expecting to compare Swift Half's menu to Good Dog's than you might be on the verge of dissappointment. But then again if you do that you may as well compare Devil's Alley to Smokin' Betty's, or Buddakan to Morimoto (same owners=same menu=NO!). But overall I was kind of digging a few of the concepts. you won't see me going crazy over the $9 cucumber sandwiches, or some of the other sandwiches. And while it might come close (?) I doubt the burger could ever top the Good Dog Burger! But I like that they had a well rounded mix of cheese plates and charcuterie items to offer. and things like the Duck Prosciutto & Fig Salad, the rack of ribs, and the fudge board especially ssound awesome. So it definitely has some hits among the experiments.\n\nSo over all I definitely enjoyed myself, and found their Happy Hour to be the perfect thing to occupy myself with during the rain. And I definitely look forward to hitting it up again during one of The Piazza's many incredible free events!"
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"do not go here for fish and chips! so not good! and expensive for the quality of food you get. \n\nso when i saw fish and \"chips\", i thought fries.. like how all other fish and chips places are like.. at char west they gave us POTATO CHIPS. freshly fried though. but i was hoping for french fries. \n\ni think the fish is frozen, because it did not taste good. i know it was fish but it was really \"FISHY\" and not in a good way. \n\ni gave it one star for validating my parking at stearn's wharf and for drink refils. do not waste your time here.",
"We wanted to eat somewhere on Stearn's Wharf and didn't want to spend too much for lunch so we decided to check this place out since it looked pretty cheap.\n\nYou do have a pretty nice view of the harbor. We had the Clam Chowder in a Sourdough bowl and the shrimp tacos. I like the fried potato chips...nice and cruncy and really good with the tartar sauce. The clam chowder was a little on the salty side and not as thick and creamy as I usually like it. The shrimp in the tacos were fried and pretty tasty.\n\nIt's actually not quite that cheap...but probably the cheapest option on Stearn's Wharf.",
"We were cursed for not checking with Yelp before going here. Over priced, not fresh, out on the pier food. Average airplane food in coach is better.\n\nMy wife's chicken caesar salad had limp lettuce, little bits of dry chicken and dressing from a packet. Completely unsatisfying.",
"Had the fish and chips and it's true, actual fried chips and not fries. But they were very tasty (just needed a little salt) and crispy too.\n\nThe fish they give you is huge. We enjoyed it. We also watched a couple across from us feeding some of the fish to their dog... and he looked like he was enjoying it too!\n\nWe would have tried their clam chowder if they would serve it in a cup but they said bread bowls only and we weren't that hungry. Good thing, because my wife just settled for tasting a bit and it was no good for us.\n\nJust stick with the fried food...",
"Usually go for some fish and chips when I visit Stearn's Wharf. I know there are other options but I'm usually either too lazy or broke to go for the nicer places. Never ordered anything other than the fish and chips. The fish is okay. Pretty crispy but kind of tasteless. Needs to be dipped in sauce for sure. The fries are okay...a bit greasy but otherwise good. It's not the best fish and chips I've had but it's not terrible either.",
"Char west is a burger place- the other stuff on the menu is just ok - but if you want chowder or fish on the pier go somewhere else- but the burgers are great.",
"I love their fish and chips. The fish was huge and came out very hot. I also love their fried potato chips which came out really hot and tasty with seasoning. I thought their fish and chips taste better than the nice sit down restaurant on the harbor as I like to receive my fried food super hot as soon as it gets out of the fryer. The thing about getting fish and chips at fancy restaurants is that it tends to sit on their kitchen counter for a bit of time that by the time it's delivered to my table, it's lukewarm already. I always make sure I get fish and chips at Char West every time I'm in Santa Barbara. I never tried their other food. I've been going to this place since 1990.",
"This restaurant easily makes a new addition to my list of the worst restaurants in the United States. Located at the end of Stearn's wharf in Santa Barbara, CA, the restaurant is literally situated above the ocean. Their sign outside says \"Fish and Chips\" and clearly depicts a fish with fries superimposed on it. Their menu inside lists Fish and Chips for $10.95 and adds the words to the effect \"You must try this\". The message was clear enough to me. Their best dish is the fish and chips, and I should try it immediately lest I be made out to be a fool. Given the proximity to the ocean and the ease with which this comfort food can be prepared, this seemed like a sure bet. \n\nSure enough though, this choice was a most regrettable one. What was presented to me was an unmitigated disaster. The several apparent errors were all equally egregious. First of note was that the chips were actually POTATO CHIPS and not fries as depicted on their very own sign. If you are going to re-define a well known dish, you should provide the appropriate caveat to the customer. Short of that, if you are going to make a major substitution, it should at least be for the better. Alas. These potato chips were unusually salty, and their flavor once adjusted for the high salt content, failed to add anything to the dish. There were also not many chips, so this clearly was a cheap gesture. Another cheap gesture was stacking the two filets on said chips on a tiny plastic salad plate and not offering trays. One really needed to use both hands to carry this plate to a table and make sure nothing fell along the way. I am sure someone looked at unit costs and determined that tiny disposable salad plates would be a money saver. Additionally, cocktail sauce was not on view, but was available upon request only. So far not so good, and we haven't even got to the fish yet. Dreadful -- in a word. I will allow that the color was nice and that it was not over fried. But seriously, how do you fry fish so that it has NO TASTE whatsoever?? I would insert a forkful in my mouth, jostle it around my tongue, consider it, search for some nuance of flavor, shake my head effectively giving up, and swallow. Repeating the process twenty times or so I ultimately finished this terrible meal. \n\nWhile I labored and, well, suffered through this meal, you don't have to. Please, just avoid this place. The majority of their business is unsuspecting tourists who won't return to the wharf anytime again soon. With all of their cost cutting measures, it is just easy money for them, and they have no incentive to change. Amazing seafood can be found in Santa Barbara at a spectrum of price points. There is really no reason to consume anything here. And if you think my critique of the fish and chips was harsh, I can only imagine what my review would have been like for their number two bestseller, the clam chowder in a bread bowl. The broth was brown -- yikes!Enough said.",
"The mistake I made by not consulting with Yelp before heading out for a walk along the pier with Jim and grabbing a bite to eat, resulted in us having lunch at one of the worst restaurants in America. I kid you not. They had the nerve to boast about their \"signature dish\" which was the fish and chips. For $10.95 a pop, I expected way more than what I got in flavor, instead I ended up with a plate full of nastiness. Not even all the tartar sauce and cocktail sauce in the world could have saved this meal. I could not finish it. And to top it off, even though it is clearly visible in their sinage, french fries which are commonly known as chips in England and everywhere else that fish n' chips is served, they served actually potato chips. Yes, potato chips! What?! Ughh..overly salted and cheaply served on a plastic plate that could not even hold everything on it. I was annoyed that I had to ask for cocktail sauce. HALP! I should have known better than to eat at Stearn's Wharf which is swarming with tourists that are getting ripped off by this gawd-awful restaurant. All I have is one word: AVOID",
"Sad, the first 1 star rating I've given, and to my beloved SB.\n\n...Can we say overpriced?!\n\nI understand they have the overhead, employees to pay etc. But just b/c you are next to the ocean doesn't mean you have good food. \n\nThe food is decent for not being \"fresh.\" The shrimp I saw come strictly out of a frozen bag, already battered and put into the fryer. The fish we asked was fresh as well and they said no. So shrimp no, fish, eehhh maybe. But for what I'm paying for like $12 for shrimp I would wish it was fresh, or at least fresh from costco or something, then had their own batter to put on and then fried. \n\nThe \"fries\" are chips. Might I add they aren't even cooked all the way, so half of the chips have a bit of crunch and the other side are soft!\n\nThis place I'd admit has a great view, benches/tables to sit. The fish is fairly decent. \n\nI've lived in SB for two years and there are so many better places if you want real fish and chips. Just b/c your by the ocean doesnt mean they get it from the sea!\n\nAgain, prices and quality not. I mean it is fast food after all. I'd rather go to the restaurant two feet down the way. Longboards, thats good. \n\nThen again, you see so many nightmare shows with Ramsey, it does make you wonder how much \"fresh' ingredients are really used at restaurants."
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"What Your Body's Been Craving For...\"\n\nI waltzed into this coffee/espresso bar looking for a way to zap up my tired head while at the same time delaying my arrival to work. I've seen Crave and thought.. yeah... another one of those coffee shacks who won't last longer than a week. Then a week passed by. Then months, and I think its almost been a year. I figured 'a year, what the heck, try them'.\n\nI hear this \"hello, welcome, how are you doing today\" coming from out of nowhere. When I got closer to the counter I was jostled into conversation with a spunky 14-year old looking adult with beautiful thick hair and well groomed brows. He basically looked like a Caucasian version of Prince, even with the attitude. So after asking me a few questions he was quickly preparing my Caramel Macchiato of which I somehow ordered. What took me by surprise is how cocky my server was, especially when he stated that his stuff was better than Starbucks. Now, everyone knows Starbucks is dammnnn good. I never ever trust a person who toots their own horn. So I gave a demand despite of his self assuredness... \"don't make my Macchiatto sweet\". Despite my request, he continued to talk this game, made some design in my drink, and then passed it onto me. \n\nSo I'm thinking \"Whateva, just because you made a cutesy little design in my drink doesn't make up for how bad its gonna taste\" I wanted to take my drink and run because I didn't want to have to ruin his day as soon as he asks for a critique of it. I basically only needed the caffeine....\n\nSip... ?!?!? Sip, sip.... wha da! I had to turn away from the door and walk up to this Prince ingenue and tell him this was the bomb. I've never felt this way about a cup of joe before.\n\nOkay, what I couldn't put into words while taking my first sip is that:\n\n1) Their coffee doesn't taste like burnt trash. It is strong, but not with that bitter taste. It tastes robust without you being paranoid thinking that the cleanup crew secretly scrapes off the bottoms of ashtrays and brews the scrapings for tomorrow's java.\n\n2) The price isn't bad\n\n3) Its just good stuff without giving you a migraine.\n\nApparently Crave is a hip place to be. One day out of the week they have some sort of open mic where local artists can perform. I haven't witnessed this at myself, but hey, I'm sure its cool.\n\nCrave, just like Starbucks, has an assortment of pastries and other fine things one associates with when drinking coffee.\n\nIf you haven't tried Crave, this is your chance... you won't be sorry.",
"I read the other review on this place and went to check it out. This time crossing my fingers worked. I ordered the traditional italian latte, and my boyfriend ordered the spicy mocha. They were both the best coffee I have found here in Tucson. The menu of drinks is extensive and they have euro style coffee's. The place is very nice and too quiet, more people need to discover this gem. The beans are roasted locally, the pastries looked good but being gluten free I can't give you a for sure. The staff was friendly and again the coffee was smooth and rich with no burnt bitter after taste. I have found my spot for my daily fix. Finally.",
"Crave is one of two places in town where I grab a mint mocha.\nThe coffee should be the basis of the recommendation.\nAnd indeed, the espresso drinks are excellent, the barristas talented.\nBut hey, they've got a new BAKER!\nAnd he makes these strawberry rolls (pic posted).\nThey're like a cinnamon roll, but instead of being rolled with cinnamon/sugar/butter -- they're rolled with strawberry jam and strawberries. Mid-morning on a Monday -- and they're WARM, right out of the oven.\n\nFree wi-fi. Occasional Music events. Photo exhibits.",
"Normally, Epic is my go-to coffee house when I have grading to do. What can I say? I'm a sucker for people-watching, and Epic has the requisite large-adams-appled trannies, transients on roller skates, and forlorn goths to keep me amused when the kids' papers have become stultifying and monotonous. Still I was feeling like I was in a bit of a rut and decided to try someplace new today.\n\nI always pass Crave on my way home from work and thought it would be a good spot to try out. All-in-all, the experience has been a mixed bag. The clientele is decidedly less entertaining, to start with. The group trends much older than Epic, and there seems to be a preponderance of middle aged guys in board shorts and soul patches there...that is, when there are customers at all. In the several hours I spent there, the place was basically dead.\n\nThe decor seems to have been thrown together over a weekend - plain, bare, sickly looking yellow walls, industrial brushed-iron countertops, criminally uncomfortable chairs, and spattered paint cement warehouse floors. The place just doesn't have the same funky, homey, bohemian feel that Epic does. Actually, it doesn't have much of a unique feel at all, and rather seems kind of generic. At least the barista had a septum piercing and a couple of visual tats, to let the customer know that the establishment has street cred, right? Unfortunately, the view out the front windows is no great shakes, either - customers are treated to a romantic view of a Broadway strip mall, swirling traffic, and a faux-adobe charter school.\n\nAt least the coffee is exceptionally tasty. I had a red eye and later went back for a regular house coffee. Both were aromatic, nutty, and full-flavored, without tasting burnt or watered down. It's actually probably some of the best tasting coffee I've had in Tucson. I didn't think the prices seemed as steep as some other folks have. They seemed like a middle ground between Coffee XChange and Starbucks.\n\nThe baked goods are another matter. Maybe I was just there on an off-day, but the bakery case was bordering on empty. There were a few, lonely varieties of scones, a particularly greasy-looking plate of blueberry bread, and a single coconut white chocolate cookie. I settled on the cookie, but wished I had gotten a scone. The cookie was stale, hard, and almost completely devoid of either of its purported tastes. I very seldom meet a cookie I don't like, but I almost sent this one back. I mean, it was bad.\n\nStill, the place had plenty of seating, the aforementioned, excellent coffee, wifi (but the connection is kind of spotty), and a place where I can get some work done in a distraction-free environment, so it at least marginally succeeds at its stated aims.\n\nI gave three stars, if only for the coffee. If I could give two separate ratings, though - one for the coffee, and one for the experience - the ratings would likely be 5 and 2 stars, respectively.",
"Crave is a regular stop for this shivering caffeine addict, its convenient location and bold, complex coffee keep me coming back for more. Roaster-X does their beans, so if you enjoy the coffee at Safehouse but could do without tobacco smoke, Crave is the place for you. \n\nMy usual drink is a 20oz red-eye (that's four shots of espresso poured into a cup of black coffee) and it consistently tastes fresh brewed. There are occasional music acts that trundle through and they also host photography showcases. Free wi-fi; friendly, knowledgeable barristas; and an eclectic taste in music make for a great atmosphere to enjoy their awesome coffee.\n\nMy only complaint is that they don't offer sleeves for their cups, which make my walk back to my office somewhat agonizing. The contents of the cup, however, make it worth the burn.",
"Crave's my #1 Espresso Bar/Local Coffee Roaster -- but they no longer offer baked goods.\n\nHowever, the Wi-Fi & artfully selected musical environment is still there and still free.",
"Will miss you Crave. Especially Shannon. You were awesome!",
"Crave has reopened under new ownership (as of the first week in Feb 2011). It is now owned by a delightful family from Kosovo. I am relatively new to the area so I don't know what the place looked like before, but it is lovely now with a large bank of windows and a variety of seating options.\n\nI am gluten intolerant and they happily helped me figure out what items they have that I can eat. So far the pine nut hummus, deli chicken, pastrami, cheeses, and of course veggies - the tomatoes actually tasted like real tomatoes rather than the tasteless cardboard stuff from the supermarkets. She put together a nice looking plate that was delicious. \n\nThe owners are friendly, accommodating, and definitely not stuffy like some hoity-toity coffee shops. \n\nGive this place a shot. I know I will be going back.",
"Woohoo, Crave is back, freshly redecorated and under new management by the very charming and helpful Fatmir and Njomsa, newcomers to Tucson from Kosovo. Great pastries, great coffee and great to have a neighborhood coffee shop again!",
"I was sorry to see Crave had closed. They were once under the same management as Safehouse, which I still like a great deal due to it's attitude and Tucson-esque feel. New management has Crave opening quite differently, changing all the decor and introducing Illy brand espresso. I have to say, it's some of the smoothest coffee I've ever had.\n\nI do hope Tucson embraces this. The staff are adorable, clearly of Italian origin or upbringing as their accents are charming. As always, communicating with them may be different, but that's what Americans need to do more of anyway. What gives this the five-stars is not just the great flavor of Illy, but the menu... it is quite honestly full of several coffee drinks you don't see anywhere else. Particularly good was the \"Chocolate Biscotti\", which is so called because it's an espresso drink with whipped cream and crumbled cookie on top. \n\nTo give it that extra Italiano coffee twist, order the drink in-house and they'll serve it up as beautiful as what you see on the menu, complete with flawless chocolate spiral. Nobody does that. This is unique. So far the business has been relatively empty when I've gone, but that needs to change right now. There's a new treat in Tucson and it deserves attention.\n\nYes, I miss the old Crave, particularly because Shannon was so wonderful. But the new . . . yeah, it's that good. And these guys really want to serve you!"
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"The Pretzel Burger was ordered medium-rare and they served it cooked to perfection. The Beef Dip Sandwich was excellent--thin, tender slices of rib roast with a flavorful au jus for dipping. The fries and onion strings were excellent too--not greasy at all.",
"Nice concept but far from open... still smells of paint, the wait staff and kitchen staff needs training and the temperatures of the food are way off. We waited 40 minutes for our food and sent it back. We also hope they print a kids menu soon. I will try again in a few months.... But I would wait until they get their act together.",
"Went today for lunch with son and hubby. My son ordered the Pretzel Burger with fries, my husband had the Steak Salad, and I had the Potato Skins. All of us enjoyed and would order again. We all had pomegranate iced tea. Serving size was plenty and wait staff service was great with refills coming for drinks. Will for sure go back. Menu had lots of options for lots of variety. Pricing was about $8.5 a meal.",
"It's only been open a few days, so maybe it's too soon to really judge, but here goes. I gave this place 3 stars for the beer not the burger. The Lodge Brew is a tasty amber ale that I enjoyed. I ordered the LSH burger. The onion strings were the only flavor on this burger, except for the rare taste of bacon. The burger itself was tasteless. No seasoning, just burger. Nothing to elevate it. McD's has more flavorful burgers. There was also very wet, shredded lettuce that imparted a watery addition to a very bland burger. Hopefully the chef will break out the salt, pepper, and Worcester or whatever. I'm hoping the chef fell asleep and just forgot to season the meat. I'll retry this place in a couple of months and wish for improvement.",
"worst service ever!!! you would think a new restaurant would be at any command to earn your business however they FAILED! we were seated by the host waiting ten min for a waiter to come over she never did so then we walked to the bar area thinking we might get service but i guess we were wrong! the place wasn't even busy there were three\ngirls at the front talking two bartender talking and no one could even come take our drink order! we just walked out twenty min later :-( .... i really wish this place could have worked i was excited when they were building it but i guess ill have to wait for a new place \n:'(",
"My \"dining trio\" (mom, husband Gary, and I) ventured to this new restaurant. It is across the street from my office. So I was eager to try it. It took the place of a Greek restaurant. The outside lot was quite full, so I could see they were enjoying a great turn out!\n\nThe ambiance is fun and cozy, like a big hunting lodge inside. The new proprietors kept the same structure inside as the Greek restaurant, but changed the wall colors and finishes. It feels like a lodge, with wood finishes, antlered chandelier lighting and timbers for support posts. The bar is the same layout, with a comfy socializing type couch addition in one area. They added many HD TVs (sports). So this is a great place for dates, sports and bar folks to hang out. It was full when we dined there--a major game was playing and it was happy hour.\n\nThe dining section is separate (or you can eat in the bar area at tables, booths or at the bar). I observed lots of families there as well as all-adult diners. I felt comfortable in the dining area.\n\nService was pleasant and fast; the waiter was eager to please. The menu is not huge, so it's pretty easy to pick and choose. If I had to sum it up, I'd say there's the appetizer/sandwich/burger collection side, which costs in the $10.00 or less general range, and the dinnner choices, which cost in the $17-23 range. We opted for the lower range. They also offer a few salads, soups. Didn't focus on that.\n\nMom and I chose an Ono fish sandwich. She changed out the bread for a brown bread--looked good. I got the usual order and didn't eat the bread (as I'm mnimizing gluten at the moment). The Ono was perfectly prepared and tasty, seemed very fresh, just like they promised. You get a choice of one side: home fries w skin, or sweet potato fries or two other sides. Mom got the sweet potato versions while I got the home fries,so we could try both. The sweet potato ones were delish. My home fries came as normal yellow fries nothing special), so I piped up, asking the status of my promised home fries. Waiter said they didn't have them, which seemed a little odd after he had taken my order for them and played them up quite a bit. I didn't want normal fries (it's an indulgent treat just to get 'em on my diet, so they must be good enough to justify!). He offered the sweet potato ones but I didn't want to take the time to wait. So, just make sure you get the fries you ordered. I'm sure it's a new-restaurant situation as they gauge quantity and consumption, and had run out.\n\nGary enjoyed a large burger (I think they are half pounders) with some goodies on it. He also said the mustard (a Dijon) was also really good. It was pretty silent around Gary--he was busy wolfing it down, enjoying every bite.\n\nWe enjoyed the food and the ambiance. We'd certainly come back. I'd love to try the chicken and BBQ ribs combo. Just hesitating at $23 for that. Hope they offer \"specials.\" NOTE: the lunch menu is the same as the dinner menu. I asked. And that's the Dining Trio report! Go try it for yourself! Support the independent proprietors!",
"Another great restaurant from Chef Aaron May!..I am never disappointed when I eat at his restaurants and The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen was no different..The Pulled Chicken Nachos with five cheese sauce, black beans, fresh jalapeños, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream topped on fresh made tortilla chips was fabulous!..The cheese sauce was so awesome I wanted on everything!..I also was impressed with how fresh the ground beef was on my Bacon Blue Burger and seasoned perfectly..and Tots!..I love Tater Tots!..Great with the five cheese sauce..Make sure you have the cheese sauce!",
"My friend and I decided to try the Lodge since we like to frequent local restaurants. Nice ambiance. Nice server. Horrible pulled chicken nachos. They were cold. The chicken, the cheese sauce, the chips. We asked for them to be warmed. To the restaurant's credit, the plate was replaced with a new batch. Same problem. Maybe they are supposed to be cold but this was not an appetizing dish. We'll return in a month or so and try some other food. On the positive side, the red sangria was great!",
"THIS IS A SPORTS BAR FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND LITTLE ELSE.\n\nMY LUNCH TODAY: This is a new place up at the Foothills Mall parking lot. It used to be My Big Fat Greek, or something close to that name. The new owners have knocked out a wall or two and installed a gameroom, but it is not bothersome to diners at the big booths for lunch. The booths are comfortable and can seat 8 people, but are low to the ground, so be prepared to help older folk out of them to stand up. There are TVs, large-screen TVS EVERYWHERE and most if not all feature sports. Which is weird, because most if not all of the people I saw there at lunch were 55-90 yrs. old in the dining area. Most of them female. \nNone of them, nor I, care about TV SPORTS. \nSERVICE: The service we had was excellent. Our waitress was training a new person. They both took great care of us. All the waitresses have long brunette hair in pony-tails and sport HUGE breasts in tiny, tight fitting grey shirts. I guess this may be interesting to some folks, but doesn't mean a lot to me or the lunch crowd. Honestly, they are nice girls, but if I want to go to Hooters, I will go to Hooters. They had ONE waitress who is ethnic in some way, but you can tell, this place is looking for the 21-28 yr. old boy-crowd. It is somewhat pathetic that a woman gets hired on this basis. It is more pathetic that a woman looking for a job has to fit for their \"theme\" and takes a job like this. Sorry ladies, I will not be back, but it is not because of you.\nNOTE: The food is so boring, tasteless bar food, that it is obvious why they wanted us to drink. The minute we sat down, it was all Would You Ladies Like A Bud? It should be very obvious that We Ladies would NOT like a Bud, that is laughable! The place is about young people, in the wrong location to do so, asking the wrong crowd to get drunk in the middle of the day, it was rather hilarious. This SPORTS bar should be at the UofA to get that mindless hook-up crowd and they would be fine!\nFOOD: The cole slaw is GOOD! But that was it. I was really hoping that this place was gonna make it. But, it is the usual bar food: everything cooked in the same oil, everything is boring, urk, eh, meh, barfood. I guess if you have enough of the proffered BUD, then it is good to eat something, better than nothing in your stomach. We only had 4 entrees and 1 appetizer, shared all around to see if anything was good. It is not. It is plain old bar food. Oily, greasy, no spice, no special anything. The Fried Walleye could not have been more deep-fried-overfried, skin-on frozen fish from Costco if it tried. The tarter sauce was jarred erk. The burgers have no taste whatsoever, the fries are limp. They do not even have all the things offered on the menu, nothing has any flavors, spice or taste. \nFINAL: We only had burgers (dont do it), cheese curds (dont do it), walleye (dont do it) and dessert (meh). We were only 4 people. This place just opened. Maybe they are working out kinks and deserve a 2nd chance. I will not ever go back.\nThe wait staff is nice, but obviously hired due to looks rather than experience or ability. This is a place for 25 year old guys to hook up for sex (if the place can figure out how to get young girls to come) and everyone to drink alcohol and NOT enjoy a fine dinner. There is nothing we had to recommend. There is nothing wrong with this theme, the LODGE thing, if you want to have a sports bar with busty waitresses and crappy food, but this is a dime a dozen. But their location...it ain't gonna happen. If you want to get drunk on cheap alcohol and have barfood, you can do it cheaper just about anywhere closer to home. I am sorry to say this, because I wanted it to be successful. It's just plain is not anywhere I would eat again for any reason or recommend to anyone. There is many other places to eat in this neighborhood; I cannot imagine any of them could be worse.",
"Save your money. This place gives dives a bad name. Service was beyond poor. The chili was awful and did not even come with bread. The food going to other tables looked and smelt awful. My friend ordered the vegi appitizer, they did not even add all the vegis that the menu stated it would have. They even managed to ruin the iced tea. \n\nThe fumes were so bad from the recent do over that our eyes were watering. They might have aired the place out a little. \n\nThe menu said home style comfort food. I am so glad my mom did not serve stuff like that. Cheese covered just about everything. \n\nThe only positive thing I can say about the place is that the portions were huge. But then again would you really want to eat all that greasy food?"
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"Steak burgers. Shakes. What would you expect?? The best part about Steak N Shake is it being open 24 hours. A delicious burger at 1 AM, after working 16 hours....nothing better.",
"Kids eat free on Saturday!\n\nThe shakes are delicious! \nThe burgers were good. Nothing to complain about.",
"I fell in love with Steak 'n Shake's chili when I moved to Indy in the late 90s. I grew up with Coney Island restaurants but I guess I only got chili on my dogs there. I don't remember having chili 5-way until I ate at Steak 'n Shake. It's a good, greasy treat. Their burgers are solid and so is the grilled cheese.\n\nI like that Steak 'n Shake is generally quick and cheap but a nice alternative to fast food restaurants. \n\nNote that, if you're on the northside, there's this location and also one on 96th St in Fishers, so be sure to specify to friends which one you're going to if you're planning to meet people!",
"S&S is a fine place if you can answer yes to one or more of the following. Are you drunk, lost in a strange town, is it 2 am and you just remembered your kids never got dinner, its 5 am and you are over 65, you are 1/2 Americans who are or will become obese? \n\nThat being said, I have eaten here really late and otherwise not in the soundest of states.",
"Normally I'd give them five stars, especially for \"Captain Danger,\" the superhero who mans the drive-through on weekend evenings! The last couple of times I've been there lately, I've had to wait an extremely long time in the line just to get to the window, and then had another long wait after pulling up to order. I know that they take a little longer than your average fast food joint, but I had to pull out of line yesterday after waiting for close to 10 minutes.",
"I tend to frequent this restaurant when I am working night shift and always have a consistent and speedy meal when I go through the drive thru. Today I went inside and had a much different experience. The food was still the consistently good meal I have come to expect love but the service was just slightly higher than poor. We were seated right away by a young hostess who mentioned that it was a very busy \"first day.\" \n\nWe then sat for about 10 minutes before we were met by a waiter. He then took our drink and dinner order and disappeared for a while. Upon returning, he had our food and our drinks at the same time. The order was wrong and I had to ask multiple times and multiple waiters for crackers to go with my chili. Guess I'll have to stick to the drive thru.",
"Went in with my family on a Sunday around noon. Only two servers and dirty tables everywhere. We waited a while and were finally seated. Servers they had worked hard and the one we had sad she had been there since 5pm the following day. Crazy! We will avoid this Steak N Shake in the future.",
"Normally I dig on Steak n' Shake but this particular location provided horrible service! We came in around 1am and despite the fact the sign said 'please wait to be seated' no one approached us for several minutes so we sat ourselves. Then a young server appeared and she looked downright disheveled - hair a mess, smeared makeup, bloodshot eyes, and talking 90mph. She proceeded to tell us tonight had been a crazy evening for her - that there was some sort of physical altercation between a cook and a bus boy. ( information that did not make me want to stay and eat at this establishment, but I was buzzed and hungry so whatever ) she then brings out our drinks and our shakes ( that were $4 a piece ) in a just above half filled to go cup. When I asked why we received such a small portion when the shakes usually come in tall glasses she advised their dishwasher doesn't work after 9pm so there aren't any clean dishes. Cool, so I pay full price for a half filled to go cup because the place of business cannot provide clean dishes?! The mistakes continued: I asked for no tomato and received two juicy slices on my burger. My boyfriend asked for onion rings and instead received fries. Our to go drinks were never refilled. And we had to walk back to the kitchen where we could hear her loudly complaining about something or someone just to ask for our check. Overall very poor experience. Just because you work the night shift does not mean you can give piss poor service!!",
"This location sucks! Bathroom filthy no toilet paper. Table was nasty cleaned it with a baby wipe and the dirt was horrible. Been waiting forever for a lousy waitress. Manager came in with box of food so obvious they can't keep stock. My Child placed order for m&m milk shake and they were out of m&m, overheard some one say out of BBQ sauce right as manage came back his response was why didn't someone tel me while I was out. Table next to us just tried to order white chocolate milk shake guess what they are out of that. This location need serious help!!!! Don't come if your in a rush",
"I normally love Steak 'n Shake, but not this location. I have been to the drive thru on two separate occasions and waited over 30 minutes for my food! No one should EVER have to wait 30 minutes in a drive thru. The employees seem rude. They are also extremely stingy on ketchup packets, which is annoying. I'll take my business elsewhere because this location isn't worth the hassle."
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"I've been here four times for lunch, and have yet to try the dinner. They have around fifty trays of food that vary from day to day, season to season, which include fruits (kiwis, watermelon, tomatoes, cantaloupe, lemon, cherries, cantaloupe, pineapple, mango, grapes), vegetables (lettuce, kimchi, and all sorts of veggies at the hibachi stand), cocktail shrimp, deserts, prime rib, curry chicken, general tso chicken, fried banana, chinese donuts, miso soup, wonton soup, chicken teriyaki, fried shrimp, buttered/spiced flounder, ice cream, wontons, and more. They also have a sushi bar and habachi. I went to the habachi twice and loaded up on salad and fruits, so I can attests to their goodness. Habachi is a make your own style stand where you can load tons of plants (mushrooms, peppers, bean sprouts, carrots, broccoli, onions), noodles (two types), meats (beef, chicken, fish, shrimp) onto a plate and have them stir-fried up in front of you with your choice of a sauce (garlic, ginger, and I believe teriyaki or similar). I don't eat much fried or sugary food so my experience was limited, but for 6.99 (7.50 with tax plus more if you tip the waitress and/or the hibachi guy) I was pleased when I left.\n\nSide note...they charge for drinks so order a water with lemon (it's better for you anyways) but if you plan on getting a beverage then bring in a coupon found on their website for 10% off everything if you order a drink. Found here: http://mounthollybuffet.com/coupon/\n\n\nLunch 10:30AM - 3:30PM\n Price: $7.99\n\nDinner 3:30PM - 10:00PM \n Price: $11.99\nDinner includes clams, cocktail shrimp (which were also at lunch), snow crabs legs, and oysters",
"I've been going here for years, they have good food and the service is great. The staff is very nice and only after a few times of coming in they remembered what I drink. The hibachi is very good and doesn't take too long for them to cook. The sushi is good for a buffet as well. The only real downside is that they don't do soft ice cream, only hard ice cream and other deserts.",
"Best buffet around great sushi for lunch or dinner. Really good Chinese as well.",
"Reviewed in comparison to other Chinese buffets, this one fairs well because it's been clean and the staff have been attentive and friendly, but it's still a buffet. Nothing really novel or memorable, but clean fresh food at a fair price.",
"We come here often - the food is fresh and delicious and staff attentive and friendly. The many steamer trays are kept full with things like coconut shrimp (HUGE shrimp in the most delicious sauce - my fav), crab legs, fried shrimp, General Tso's chicken, etc. They've recently added a cheesecake dessert which is delish (but I think they could still improve upon some of their dessert selections). Sushi selection has been minimal in the past, but our last two visits here my husband and I both noticed they've really stepped up their game with many, many more options. They also have hibachi. If you're in Mt. Hollly, this place is a MUCH better option than that other place down the street. Thumbs up!",
"This is the BEST Chinese food. The atmosphere is beautiful and serene. The restaurant is immaculate!\nThe owner is very knowledgeable about Gluten free. He helps you make good gluten free choices. Their food is amazing. The seafood is fresh. My personal favorites are the popcorn shrimp, sushi, and frog legs. They have a habachi grill for made to order dinners. The desserts range from cakes, warm apple cake, fresh fruit, and ice cream. Love this place!",
"A solid choice for a loosen-your-belt and eat-your-face-off type experience. Food is fresh and well made (as far as Americanized Chinese and fried stuff goes, but who doesn't love that from time to time?).\n\nSelection is huge. Salad bar, shrimp several ways, crab legs, Chinese chicken and broccoli, ribs, hibachi, sushi, mozzarella sticks, chicken wings, dumplings, lo mein, soups, fresh fruit, a few pastries, and scoop your own hard ice cream. Oh and other reviews were right... They have frog legs.\n\nService was friendly and quick. Seating was comfortable. Not a five star dining experience for a first date, but a solid choice for buffet eating.",
"Pretty damn good for a strip mall Chinese buffet, I was impressed. Everything I had was tasty and just a little better than from the places I normally frequent.",
"4stars for a Chinese buffet. They have improved their food in the past few years! Dinner is always snow crab legs. Its a small restaurant and buffet but they do have some good items. Simple place, nothing fancy",
"This has got to be one of the worst buffets, I know it is what it is with buffets but come on Golden Corral isn't even this bad. The beef and broccoli always has a fishy taste to it, the crab is imitation and 80% of the food isn't appetizing and is left cold. Service is ok and the atmosphere is a little dead. I don't know how this spot has 4-stars -that's pretty high, I definitely recommend Hibachi Grill in Cinnaminson, NJ."
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"Terence Feury and David Katz are the dynamic duo at Tavro 13. Our experience consists of the following: (if looking for only food review scroll to bottom)\n\nLounge area where live music will be played. Awesome communal table as well as high tips and a few squishy loungey chairs. Very comfortable. Two amazing light fixtures illuminate the lounge and keep you very perplexed. once you see you'll understand what i mean. You will be able to order the off the bar menu from the lounge.\n\nThe bar is beautiful. Whatever wood they used is gorgeous! It stretches quite a distance where four bartenders could be working an not bump into each other. There are some pretty stellar seats along the walls too continuing the lounge feel. \n\nThere is an outside area with seating and a large fireplace. Great for the fall evenings! \n\nAnd of course there is the \"dining room\". A beautiful fireplace is the centerpiece to this room. Tables with white linens are perfectly set awaiting the diners. The bright red walls are a great contrast to the white. The place looks great!\n\nNow for the food:\n\nStarters:\nFIRE RIVER OYSTERS: with fresh horseradish and a shallot minute granita- the bomb! The briney oysters were perfectly delicate and the frozen granita was a great play in texture, not to mention a party in my mouth! DELISH!\nLAMB BELLY: mmm belly. Crisp salty skin and tender juicy belly. What's not to love about this?!\nARTIC CHAR: I want to start off by stating that I am not a fan of salmon, a fish this is closely relate to, but this char was amazing! It had the perfect crisp exterior with a very soft delicious interior. The fish was accompanied with potato gnocchi and some greens. Stellar execution of this dish!\nSWORDFISH: Again, I feel like a broken record but this too was amazing! Very meaty accompanied with a sweet potato purée that was perfection!\nPOT DE CREME: mmmm pot of chocolate! Smooth, rich delicious and paired very nicely with an espresso!\n\nPhew! If you think you're exhausted from reading that you should have eaten it! Everything was fantastic; the ambiance, service, an food totally knocked Sweedesboro up a few notches! \n\nGood job Chef(s)",
"Love the drinks (they use fresh squeezed juices and very unique cocktails) and live music! Not sure I would go for food again. The salmon was fishy and the portions/quality is pretty poor for the price. Would go back for drinks!",
"What an amazing hidden Gem! The easiest 30 minute drive from Wilmington, DE or Cherry Hill, NJ. When you want to get out of town for a great meal, Tavro 13 is it! \nMake sure you stop at the bar before your dinner reservation to meet Vince and the bartenders. They are full of stories of the property (a bar since the late 1700s) and have an amazing drink and app menu. We shared glasses of wine and the cheese plate. As soon as we said we were ready for dinner, the hostesses whisked us away to the most romantic dining room.\nThe dining room had a huge real fireplace and great atmosphere. We split the baby artichoke appetizer, salmon entree, and smoked duck breast entree. It was all fantastic, but the Duck was to die for. The most amazing smoked flavor and fork tender - the best I have ever had.\nThe waitstaff and owners stopped by many times to make sure we loved our meals without bugging us or being overbearing.\nI can't say enough about how great the restaurant is and how much we love the atmosphere. An incredible find for a nice night out with friends or a romantic dinner!",
"Not sure of the theme they were going for. Loved the lights over the bar and the color concept. Hated the red theme throughout. Subway tile should only be done in white. Should have stayed with the gray/black color theme. The food is excellent, but atmosphere was so far off the food. One coed bathroom in the bar. If you are going to have a coed bathroom please include a urinal. I don't appreciate walking in urine that splashed up from the toilet. Would love to go back for dinner but colors and paintings were too overwhelming. The food deserved a much more muted atmosphere. It spoke for itself and did not need the bold colors or paintings.",
"Ate here last night. We got oysters, salad, and the steak. All were good. Not great, not bad, just good. The decor is very modern, clearly something you would normally see out in the City for dinner. It's nice, but considering Tavro took over a historic building I would have thought maybe trying to restore the historic look of the place with a nice pub type setting. Time will tell if their vision works. I would say price wise it's no more, or less than any of the other restaurants in the area. The wait staff was not what I would consider more than 3 stars, as things were a little slow and not too attentive considering the price range they are in. \n\nIt's worth a try for sure, I would (will) go back.",
"One word comes to mind. Pretentious. The seating arrangements were horrible. Banquet seating and everyone on top of each other. Harvest salad? It was like eating a bush with a light vinaigrette. Strip steak was ok, though was never asked how i'd like prepared and nothing amazing. Major disappointment. Sure, I may not a connoisseur of fine cuisine, but how about offering menu items that will appeal to the the average Joe? Was so excited about this place opening, though very disappointed. \n\nIf they are going to survive in this rural area, they need to revise their menu to suit more of the masses.",
"Trendy restaurants really aren't my cup of tea, but I really enjoyed Tavro 13! Yes, the menu is limited, but in all honesty, I'd prefer to eat somewhere that makes 8 things really well rather than give me 40 choices that aren't well done.\n\nDecor in the area we were seated was WOW. Bright red seating around the room with a central fireplace. I never visited the Old Swedes Inn so I have no comparison point, but the new look impressed me!\n\nService was very courteous, attentive and quick; Tavro 13 is only about a month in from their opening so they aren't quite practiced at their craft, but the staff is trying to bring fine dining to Swedesboro and I appreciate their efforts! All items came as requested and at a pleasant pace.\n\nI had the Dacquiri (very good) and the appetizers we ordered were the artichokes, oysters and beet salad - all were very tasty and had a great presentation! I ordered the smoked duck breast for dinner and again, was very impressed!\n\nI would highly recommend trying this place out at least once; I will most likely be back since this is now the nicest restaurant in the area. I think once they get their feet under them, Tavro 13 will be a staple in town and attract those looking for the Philly dining experience without the travel time!",
"A great spot for a nice dinner. All the food was creatively prepared and extremely flavorful. The salads had fresh ingredients and were dressed perfectly. I had the swordfish that was moist. This is a dish that a lot of chefs over cook. This was cooked perfectly. My husband had the steak and it, again, was cooked perfectly. We both enjoyed our desserts. The waitstaff and hostess were all attentive. \nPerfect spot for a date night.",
"Wow. I had dinner here last Saturday with 4 others and the food was outstanding! Everyone raved over their dish. We started with the Lamb Belly, Oysters on the 1/2 shell (with the BEST Mignonette sauce ever) and the Artichokes. We all tried a different entree, I had the chicken and literally cut it with my fork. I don't want to rave too much otherwise I won't be able to get a table for the next time! but this is my new favorite place.",
"This is exactly what this area needs, although whether this area is ready for Tavro 13 is the question. \n\nI honestly don't get people complaining about portion sizes here - everything is perfectly sized to enjoy a high-quality 3-course dinner (app, entree, dessert) and this is not food that is going to hold up to going home in a doggy bag! If you need a pound of overcooked oily pasta on your plate, or a bland iceberg lettuce salad drowned in oil \"free\" with your meal so you can boast about what a good \"value\" a restaurant is, there are plenty of other places in the area you can go to for that. But if you want to go to a restaurant where the chef really cares about quality ingredients, seasonal preparations and innovative approaches (without being pretentious at all), then Tavro 13 is the place to go. Don't miss the lamb belly appetizer or the swordfish - which is the best I've ever had in any restaurant!\n\n(I only give it 4 and not 5 stars right now because on the night we went, a couple of dishes were already sold out early in the evening, and the service was slightly green yet. But I'm sure they'll work out these minor issues soon enough and I'm eager to go back to try more of their menu.)"
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"My favorite bbq in South Tampa. The sauce is rich and spicy. The ribs are fall off the bone tender and so flavorful, they don't need sauce. The sides are always delicious. Love this place.",
"Get ready for some good ol southern BBQ. My partner loves the collards. Definetly try it, this place beats most BBQ in town.",
"Oh, yesssssss....\n\nToday is July 4th - and my first visit to this little BBQ joint. I've driven by many times, and the timing was never right - until today.\n\nCalled this morning (they are usually closed on Mondays) to see if they were open, and thankfully they were!\n\n1 pm: Here for take out. The place was packed, and the clan of cooking women was slamming and jamming - open for 4 hours only today, and I stopped in at a busy time. Good. Got to observe the place for a bit as they prepared various meals. \n\nI ordered the 4 meat special dinner (12.50) - they were sadly out of beef - I asked to double the ribs, but thats not OK (apparently ribs are now too expensive to do that) so I doubled up on the pork, plus the ribs and white meat chicken. Includes 2 sides - I opted for macaroni salad and cornbread.\n\nAfter a few minutes wait, and hearing another patron remark on the goodness of the sweet tea, I decided to get a drink to go as well - when I remarked it was my first time there, the lady behind the counter (as busy as she was) went and got me a sausage sample to try. Not usually a fan of sausage - but this was really good. Next time I'll get some. She also comp'd me on the tea. That was really nice - and the sweet tea was perfect.\n\nOn the wait: Dang it was busy, but they were making it happen. \n\nDecor: Yeah, basic. Irrelevant. The BBQ is what matters.\n\nBBQ & Sides: The ribs were spot on. Not quite as meaty as I like, but cooked right and flavorful. Pork: Healthy portions of meaty delicious chopped pig. I will say that it is a little fattier than I prefer - I'm more about pulled pork than chopped pork (thats just me). This is more like the Cuban lechon with the fatty bits still in. Chicken: Cooked right, moist and tasty. And they threw in an extra wing to go with the breast/wing quarter. \n\nMacaroni salad: Oddly, this was bland. I never use salt and had to add it here, which I honestly appreciated. I'm on a low salt diet and to find something at a restaurant that I needed to add salt and pepper to is nothing short of a miracle to me. Corn bread: individual muffin style home made portion - delicious! Also included were the obligatory two slices of white bread.\n\nNot sure about their sauce (home made? premade? I'll ask next time - when it is less busy) and yes, there will be a next time. This meal was big enough for two, easily. \n\nI am now a fan.",
"GREAT FOOD!!! \n\nI have only been there for lunch (about 10 times) and I have only had their lunch special but their food is great. It's not a fancy place but it doesn't need to be so please do not let the looks of the place deter you from going. The entire staff is very welcoming and friendly and makes you feel like you are part of the fam and those ladies know how to Bar-B-Q!!! Tough to eat there sometimes as they do not have much in-dining space so I typically get it to go. I'm a fan!",
"Good BarBQ - Best green beans I have ever had though!!",
"without a doubt the best bbq ive ever had. ive been there twice and already feel at home knowing brandy and reggie and the great food from their family . its just great food.",
"This is the best BBQ I've had in Tampa so far.\nI've tried Jazzy's, Selmon's and a few others, all of which were deeply uninspiring.\n\nI had the \"Everything Platter\" which has a piece of chicken, sausage, shredded beef, shredded pork and pork ribs. A meateater's wet-dream!\nThe ribs were the best thing on the plate; the other meats were okay.\nCole Slaw is a little too sweet, and the mac and cheese is average.\n\nNext time I'll just order a slab of ribs I think.\nBut at least there'll be a \"next time\" which is more than I can say for a lot of the other rib joints in Tampa.",
"I ordered the BBQ pork sandwich and it was just ok. It was chopped up into small bits and was kind of dry and I was picking out cartilage and bone as I was chewing. The sauce was pretty good, but it is a basic place.",
"Finally Oh my God FINALLY! Growing up in the South one is privileged to mouth watering BBQ. So I moved to Phoenix for a couple years and drove all over town for some good cue - never found it. Everyone who wants lame bbq go anywhere that smokes it. Smoked BBQ is not even worth the drive - if you want real BBQ find an open pit where the cue is kissed by the flame, where they slop sauce on it with a mop (Dreamland -Tuscaloosa/Atlanta) (Big John's Alabama BBQ - Tampa) and then and only then will you have found real cue. Not sure if Big John's uses a mop or not but finally I have found great tasting barbecue. I had the 3 meat combo, chopped outside pork, ribs, sausage. (I mean I had to try everything, well almost everything) The greens were awesome, great sweet tea, but not a fan of the beans (too sweet) - will get the reco mac and cheese next time - which might just be today :) Again this place is not the cleanest, no wait service, you order at the counter, wait for your meal to be prepared and then eat off of styrofoam plates - I didn't like this part but whatever I finally found some great pit fired bbq. The sauce is def different than I've had before. Tangy - can't stand sweet sauce - but a diff tangy, just a kiss of bite. Cash only here. Update - no longer cash only.",
"We checked this place out and thought it was okay. It wasn't quite right, the sauce was a little too salty and acidic, the ribs weren't quite the right consistency, and bbq beef did not sing to me.\n\nI thought the sausage and the mac & cheese were awesome. \n\nThe staff is very friendly and courteous.\n\nThe business is cash-only. There is a small ATM in the building."
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"Appetizers: check\nBuffalo Wings: check\nSuperior Salads: check\nDakota Burgers: check\nDelicious Pizza: check\nStromboli: check\nHoagies: check\nPaninis: check\nWraps: check\nHandcrafted Sandwiches: check\nSteak Sandwiches: check\nSpecialty Sandwiches: check\nPasta: check\nKids Menu: check\nCatering Services: check\nReasonable Pricing: check\nFriendly Staff: check\nQuick Service: check\nSit down Pacman Machine: check, check\n\nYou get everything and Pacman at Dakota.",
"stopped in for a slice. tried two. very nice crust and cheese not too salty like most of the pizza around here. . I see they have summer 1/2 price cheese pie 16\", Monday and Tuesday after 5pm, eat in or take-out. good deal.",
"We heard the cheesesteaks were really good at Dakota. I was definitely impressed with the Chicken cheesesteak. The ingredients were good, and it wasn't insanely greasy.\n\nWe also ordered a beef cheesesteak hoagie, which wasn't as impressive. Way too much mayo. We will definitely order again, and try the pizza next time.",
"I used to work within walking distance to this place and while it was a convenient lunch option, i often avoided it...and it was all for one reason. The woman who runs the register is a massive jerk. If you think service should come with a smile, then you will be waiting a long time here. \n\nSo that was years ago and I never went back until Friday night, my brother called in an order and asked me to pick it up before coming over. Despite the fact that it was a half hour wait already, by the time I got to the store, they still hadn't put the order in. So I sat and sat and waited for them to make the pizza and fries. After 20 mins, I got my order. I would think that a massive mistake like that would have warranted them to comp me in some way or another, but no. No free fries...and no smile either. \n\nOnce home, the pizza sucked. How is it possible to have a soggy pizza with a burned bottom? The fries were also mushy...imagine soggy middle school cafeteria fries...it was like that but worse. \n\nI see other people complained about their service..and its a shame because I know one dude in there is super nice. Why the owners haven't revamped the whole staff, I don't understand. I am going back to avoiding them altogether.",
"I rarely eat the pizza here. It's OK, and they have lots of \"gourmet\" toppings, but at the end of the day it is a standard 'za. The real killer dish to order here is the cheese steak. People who rave about John's Roast Pork cheese steaks on Snyder can save themselves a trip down the Schuylkill.\n\nThe seeded roll is reminiscent of the Carangi offering at John's. Normally I would decline a SEEDED roll for something as iconic as this Philly specialty, but when they are good, they are VERY good.\n\nThe steaks are huge by most standards, so much so that it demands for the roll to be \"scooped\" ... a \"bread-ectomy\" if you will to keep the innards from sliding to the ground at the first bite. John's wisely does this by default (and I HOPE the excess ends up in stuffing or bread pudding somewhere) but Dakota's will gladly do this upon request.\n\nA scooped roll is ESSENTIAL if you order your steak with that fluorescent lubricant known as CheeseWhiz. In the suburbs, it is hard to find a cheese steak joint that serves Whiz. While Dakota's makes a nice sandwich with American by default (I save the Provolone for hoagies .. it does not melt well) sometimes there is no substituting the tangy unwholesomeness of fromage scooped from a hot can sitting on the grill.\n\nCards not accepted, so bring cash. And don't worry .. there is probably not a safer place in Lower Merion as there are typically 2-3 local policemen chowing down there at any given time.\n\nI have never had a problem with service. I tell them what I want and they cook it. When it's done, they tell me and I eat it. Pretty simple process. I have never had an issue with too much mayonnaise on a steak sandwich because NOBODY SHOULD EVER EAT MAYONNAISE ON A STEAK SANDWICH. ... Sorry for the rant, but if you order a cheese steak HOAGIE you deserve whatever you get. If you want a hoagie, order a hoagie.",
"The only thing I've EVER ordered from this restaurant is the Field Green Salad. It is soooooo awesome, that I sometimes wake up craving it and can't relax until I get one. \nI've heard from friends that everything on their menu is fresh and tasty.\nOnly drawback is the \"soup nazi\" attitude. If you can deal with that, all is well.",
"I moved to Brooklyn after growing up in the area - and I have to say - OBVIOUSLY, the best pizza around is in Brooklyn, so my opinion is a bit skewed. BUT, having said that, coming home to visit and ordering an occasional pizza from time to time, this place is probably the best around!",
"An absolutely great hidden gem- this place takes your typical \"pizza and steak\" restaurant to new heights. The menu is expansive with plenty of options to keep vegetarians and other dietary restrictions happy. All of the bread is baked in house, including all rolls. Tons of toppings to personalize your pizza or sandwich with, including my favorites of sauteed wild mushrooms and a whole roasted chili. \n\nIngredients are top notch, taste is excellent, and they have yet to miss. Get a cheesesteak with a roasted long hot pepper and enjoy. I drive over 20 minutes each way to get takeout- it's that good.\n\nThe only downside is that the dining area is your typical pizza takeout joint: just a few tables and a fountain soda machine. Don't come expecting decor and a waitress.",
"Dakota is tucked into the back of a random shopping center and is easy to miss from the outside. I sought it out because it was close to home, but also because I had heard good things about their cheesesteaks. I decided to go against tradition and order my steak with American cheese instead of the standard Whiz. That steak was no joke. Plenty big, on an excellent hoagie roll (with sesame seeds, which was a surprise but worked). Tons of melted cheese, good quality meat. You probably won't see it listed among Philly's top cheesesteak spots, but in my humble opinion, Dakota's steak beats out several of the city's famous establishments.",
"Just don't expect to get what you ordered. It doesnt matter what you order, they'll manage to give you something completely different. I have a feeling there is a language barrier between the person taking the order and the cooks that make it.\n \nBottom line is that it's just regular, expected bar food."
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"Just had a nice walk around the shop today. The grand opening is tomorrow, but the soft opening started yesterday. I've waited since last fall for this store to open when I found out that it was coming to St Pete. I eat a lot of veggies and it's a bonus when they are organic and cheaper than at Publix. I usually shop at Trader Joe's, but it's a bit far and this place is so close to me. This store is massive! Isles of and isles of different provisions... I'm not familiar with many of their brands, but I'm looking forward to trying them all. I bought some sword fish steaks and they were very inexpensive compared to other places. Also got some organic corn and beets. Since I wasn't planning on shopping there for the week, that's all I got. Def grilling tonight! There's tons of inexpensive wine around. So many candies options... So much produce! I can't wait to make this store my weekly shopping store. The only thing is, flower selection is nonexistent (unless I haven't discovered it yet).",
"Great people working for great store! I was just passing by the store to see if it's open but doors was closed,workers inside had some meeting. One come up to the glass door, opened and invited to come back at 5 pm for \"friends and families\" opening! It was Tuesday. Sure,at 5 i was there. Doors open and whole bunch of us stream in. Very big store, by the door is fresh produce department with very good variety of fruits,veggies,berries. Priced very attractive. I've got strawberries for $0.98/lb (sweetest) $0.88/lb peaches. Everywhere throughout the store was testing stations. All food i've tried was very good. Big variety of breads,meats,prepared food! Cafeteria! Have to come back again! Workers looked just as excited as \"patrons\" too.\nI signed up for the \"loyalty card\", got to use some rewards already.\nTrust me-go there, you'll love it.",
"The Supermarket Wars are upon us. Yes, there was a time in Tampa / St. Pete before Trader Joes, before Aldi, before Fresh Market or Whole Foods, when shopping options were mostly Publix, Walmart, Save-a-lot, a few Latin American grocery stores, and somewhere way out in the burbs a Costco. But now there are many great options. From the crowds and great eats at Mazzaros to the gourmet local markets and delis to Sprouts and now Lucky's. And let's not forget the Asian Markets: MD, Sanwa, Indian markets such as Patel Brothers, and Middle Eastern Markets with wonderful flatbreads, nuts, farmer cheeses and honeys up by USF. \n\nCan there be too much of a good thing? Too many foods. Too much fresh fruit?\n\n No. What we really need is a Detweilers. Their country markets south of us are the bomb.com.\n\nAnd to the mix, we can now add Lucky's. Some good deals. Lots of bulk foods. Grab n go options. Cafe. Arugula, leechee, rainbow chard, chimichurri flank steak, seven layer bean and guac dip, and gourmet artisinal breads. I found s'more ice cream. \n\nThe Grand Opening was anything but a normal experience. Never have I seen such throngs. People are fired up for southern peaches and avocado deals. \n\nLucky's is a Sprouts and Trader Joes type market. Writ large. Good selection of produce including some exotics (jackfruit and leechee season is here people!!!). Lots of artisinal brands to try and explore. Plethora of prepared goodies. Smoothie bar. And lots of private label items. Prices are pretty good and quality and selection great unless you are into Kraft and brand names.\n\nThey have a loyalty app. If you're like my mom and don't have a smart phone too bad. You can't use Lyft or Uber either and miss out on deals.\n\nThey give you a wooden dime for using reusable bags which you can put towards a community donation or cash in. Cha-ching!!!\n\nThis is Sparta. Or the opposite of Sparta.. Didn't they live simply in Sparta? Lots of olive oile and goat milk cheese? They probably have thise here. Let the games begin.\n\nAlso, check out the Five Below store next door. It's fun.",
"Had my first visit the Lucky's Market and it was crazy busy, but that was to be expected as they just opened. Open entering a very nice staff member showed me how to use their app and save some cash. Also, get a free draft beer with it to enjoy as you are browsing the store.\nI was very impressed with the meat dept and it all looked very fresh. Definitely take a look at the bacon. \nI was not impressed that they sell bananas by the bunch as I only buy 2 at a time. And the bakery was a bit underwhelming. The salad bar was top notch.\nSo whats my bottom line impression? Its not a one stop shop like Publix. Its also very expensive, so not the great prices that Trader Joe's or Aldi has. I would describe this more of a pricey health food store of sorts. Its missing lots of basics. I buy Mocha iced coffee on a weekly basis, they dont carry any. Ice cream is very expensive for common brands etc...\n\nI would shop here for meat and ad items, but not my go to store. Sure wish Trader Joe's would build a store on the west side of St Petersburg.",
"Impressive. \nI visited on opening day. They handled the crowds well. \n\nI love the in-store prepared foods. The pizza slices and beer special is worth many more repeat visits. The sushi and ramen bar will see me sometime soon. \n\nThe produce department is very inviting. I haven't ever seen such large and healthy basil plants for so cheap. \n\nOverall I am super impressed with the layout and product selection and displays. This is a fun place to shop.",
"What a great grocery store! It's like a mix between a Publix, Trader Joe's, and a Whole Foods. \n\nThey offer a lot of local foods, have a big selection of organic offerings, everything from a deli to a cafe (which includes alcoholic offerings), and mostly reasonable prices. \n\nKeep in mind they are located in a shopping mall, so parking can be a chore at peak hours.\n\nOverall, a great shopping experience and I can see adding it to my routine shopping rounds.",
"It's OK. Grand Opening weekend is bound to be crowded. It's a larger version of Sprouts, but I like Sprouts better. My biggest complaints are the condition of the restroom (not so clean) and the scales for the salad bar. We each made small salads that weighed about .38 and .42 in the salad bar but when we checked out they were .71 and .78. Even though I told the cashier, nothing was done. They aren't that big and weighed nowhere near a pound. Other than that, it's ok.",
"As a basic grocery store, this place will do the trick. It lacks many of the characteristics of Rollin'Oats and Fresh Market. When I heard about it I pictured a food hall with excellent products, like Eately or Locale. The ramen bar has a nice selection but there are only 4 seats. There is one cramped space at the front to eat but it has zero atmosphere.",
"First visit and I loved this place.So many varieties such as supplements, organic fruits and veggies, vegan and vegetarian options, dairy free and gluten free options and fresh butchered meats. The staff is very knowledgeable and attentive. Chris was putting his freight up and asked if I needed help and went above and beyond to help me. The cashier who rung me up I did not get her name but she was black with braids/dreads and she was so friendly and knowledgeable about the products I was purchasing. I left very pleased can't wait to shop here again.",
"Great super market! You can get a $2 draft beer while you shop! That's brilliant! The assortment of organic, fresh food, beautiful steaks, pizza, vegetables and fruits were amazing. The app gives you great specials, I hate shopping but getting a fresh draft is so inviting! Welcome Lucky's, you are a great addition to our area!"
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"Seriously, the Brooklyn Pie is my new fave pizza on the planet. Fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, super thin crust. Incidentally, my second favorite is L&B's Spumoni Garden's (since 1939) Sicilian (2725 86th St. Brooklyn, NY). Imagine the pie that could take down New York's best pizza? I go to the Pennington location - 800 R Denow Road\nPennington, NJ . Telephone 609 737 9050.",
"Upon entering Piccolo's you immediately pick up the much anticipated fragrance of homemade Italian cuisine. Being able to scope the place we had no wait before we were happily greeted. This restaurant is in two halves nicely decorated with just the right ambiance. Since it was a Tuesday evening, maybe a quarter full to capacity we were taken to the furthest, smallest table right by the open kitchen. Our music was the clatter of pots and pans and the wait staff station happened to be right behind me. \n\nOur waiter greeted us in a timely manner and most pleasant. We gladly listened to the evenings specials and that is where it started going down hill for me. There was so many specials and with a heavy Italian fast speaking accent, I had no idea what was said. (Much rather see them written with the prices.) \n\nMy companion and I noticed the prices were not as affordable as advertised. Before we made our final selection we were asked if we were ready to place our order only once before we were. \n\nYou have a choice of soup or salad with your entree. Fresh rolls were served, one for each of us. No comment....... \n\nDinner was served with very nice portions. The food was fresh. \nThe bus boy did refill the water once but could not wait to clear the table before we were through eating on several attempts. What's with that???? \nWould I go back? M a y b e. Maybe not, but not in a hurry.",
"Great italian food and great pizza, as well as a great selection of pasta, chicken and seafood dishes. \n\nI have been coming here a lot and the staff is very friendly and I've never had any problem with the service. Additionally, the place was recently renovated and now looks very nice!",
"We tried the full menu and specials after having the pizza here. The Brooklyn and other specialty pizzas are worth the drive for. THATS IT.\n\nTo say this place should stick to pizza is sound advice. It all went downhill with the antipasti salad for the table in which the grilled eggplant and zucchini were charred! Yuk. The pasta in the pasta fagioli was seemingly a day old and melted into a mushy broth substance when it hit your tounge. We Ordered the seafood special. The tomato sauce was an odd combo of sauces and was not red like I expected of fresh tomato sauce, and the lobster tail was like chewing a shoe after months in a freezer. Scallops were not fresh either and seemingly cut in half width to maximize revenue per plate. Mussels however were good. \n\nMy wife asked at dinner how La Stalla competes? There's a reason La Stalla does not lose business to newcomers like Piccolo. For pizza only, come to Piccolo, for fresh Italian dishes and fresh homemade sauce, La Stalla cannot be beat with any other Italian in Newtown area, sans pizza.",
"Dont judge this place b/c of location! I was concerned because it was in a strip next to a Grocery story... But like a lot of the goodies around here (christines and carluccis) location isnt everything \n\nAte a New Years Eve dinner with my wife and enjoyed the \"home cooking\" style. Fried calamari were fresh and plentiful, gnochi al fredo and chicken Parmesan were good size portions and tasty. Sauce is a little peppery, not my fav, but a very good meal. It's BYOB... So be prepared! Dessert was delicious, and overall a very nice experience. Probably a little pricey for what it was, but no regrets.",
"We love their Brooklyn pie! Their pizza is great. But when we decided to visit them for a dining experience, we were very disappointed. The waiter was all business. Our drinks came and there was a fruitfly in my OJ and curdled whipped cream in hot cocoa. He said that's what whipped cream does. But did return with a smaller glass of OJ. Food was OK, not as good as we expected. Hoping that it was just an off and busy day. We will try again for dinner, and will keep coming back for the Brooklyn. But the kinks in breakfast need to be worked out.",
"The service was good. Beyond that, the food was awful. A friend and I went there tonight, and left agreeing that not only were the appetizers awful, but the entree as well. They use that jarred garlic - which tastes like plastic - and load it on thick. Authentic Italian this place is not. Our first clue should have been that they were empty on a Sunday night.\n\nOr maybe that was because they are so overpriced for terrible food.",
"Agreed!! Definitely don't judge this place by the location. From the outside, it looks like merely a hole-in-the-wall pizza shop, but it really isn't! Really good italian food, any maybe the best crab-stuffed mushroom EVER. Seriously, try it. It's a BYOB which is cool and saves you a lot of $, too!",
"Just had dinner there with the family and it was excellent. In addition to the extensive standard menu they had 3 appetizer specials and 8 dinner specials. My son has food allergies and they actually have gluten-free pasta. It is also BYOB. They were very busy and I would have given them 5 stars but service was a bit slow. The food was excellent, hot and plenty of it. Desserts were good as were the cappuccinos. Would definitely recommend it to a friend.",
"Excellent food and service.\nThe Brooklyn pie is out of this world.\nWe go almost every Friday.\n\nGreat options vs. the normal pizza parlors."
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"Went for some rolls & drinks last night. FANTASTIC! Sat at the Alcohol bar (as opposed to the sushi bar) and had great service from Giovanni & Mark. The Spicy Tuna roll was easily the best in town, and the Vegas roll was very tasty. It was literally 3 minutes from the time ordering to us receiving our rolls. The place just opened and I really hope the service remains the same. \n\nThe prices were great as well. For 4 people, drinks, shots, and rolls: 60 bucks! I definitely recommend this place and I love what the South Side of Tucson now has to offer.",
"love love LOVE this restaurant. I finally decided to stop in last night after passing it and having so many of those \"i have to go there\" moments. It was definitely worth it. There is a very extensive menu of items to order for those that are not sushi fans. The atmosphere inside was very calm and relaxing for a restaurant. Our service (i cant remember his name unfortunately...i'll find out when i go back lol) was a-w-e-s-o-m-e!. He made some suggestions and was very helpful when it came to answering my questions. I even managed to get a free sample of something I was wondering what it was, as well as an extra bowl of soup (which my entree did NOT come with it) at no charge. I ordered the Angry Dragon and it was great! I get full very easily and find it hard to finish my food when I order out (at places where I can't order from the kid's menu lol), but I ate every piece since it was so good. After living in Japan for a few years and trying plenty of sushi restaurants in Tucson, I can definitely say this is my favorite-hands down. Hana helped me remember why I love sushi so much :)",
"I loved it!!!! The service was EXCELLENT and food was incredible. My finance and I have visited most Teppanyaki restaurants and there was only one that we really liked. It is closed and we were left with a less than stellar list of choices. We live in Corona, so driving 40+ miles to NW Tucson or Oro Valley is out of the question. So the location of this restaurant is excellent.\n\nI read the previous reviews before we went and I hope the people that were mentioned are no longer there. I didn't see any sad or upset faces. It could be because the Teppanyaki chef's were squirting copious amounts of Sake in our mouths via plastic dispensers. The price was also great compared to other Teppanyaki restaurants we've visited. I can't wait to go",
"Just heard about this place from a colleague at work, so when a craving for sushi hit, went to try this joint. At noon there was plenty of seating and the staff was friendly. We sat at the sushi bar and tried a few rolls and some sashimi. The fish was very fresh and tastey. Great to have good sushi in this part of town.",
"Went to try Hana Tokyo again last night and DAMN, I really like this place! They have the best Spicy Tuna roll in town and the bartenders are awesome! \nThere is something about eating Sushi, having drinks, and watching a movie, all without having to drive anywhere. It really does not get any better.",
"This place is great! They have awesome happy hour specials, the staff is friendly, great atmosphere, and we had our food very quickly. Did I mention it was a party of 10.!! Great service, great food give them a try\n You wont be disappointed. :)",
"Stopped off here on a whim before catching a movie. Honestly, wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised.\nThe restaurant has a very modern feel to it, with bar, sushi bar, and hibachi tables. We elected to go with sushi, which comes with miso as well. Lunch specials are decent, with selections of \"chef's choice\" nigiri and sashimi. The rolls were well made, with little rice, just as I like it. Specialty rolls were plentiful as well. \nService was friendly and attentive. \nI'll need to get back and try their \"Bento\"-style lunches. They looked delicious as well!\nOverall, as someone else already mentioned, this is a great little spot to hit up before walking over to Harkin's Cinema for a flick. Heck, there's even a Coldstone Creamery next door if you need to throw some dessert into the mix!",
"This place just keeps getting better and better! I had a really great time here last night with some friends. Great service. Great Food. These guys are really doing a great job!\nMy wife really, really loves the spicy tuna roll here. It really is something special! Thanks Hana Tokyo!",
"Unimpressed... sushi rolls are small, expensive and nothing special at all. Way better options in Tucson for less money. I had one tempura fried and it was just soaked in oil, disgusting. Never again for me. This place wont last in my opinion. \n\nThe atmosphere was really nice even though it was empty, but the host was a bit snobbish. Good lunch and happy hour deals on paper, until you see the size of the rolls and amount of sushi. Then you realize it's really not a deal at all. I really wanted to love this place, but cant see myself even giving it a 2nd chance.",
"I don't come to this part of town very often, and it's almost always to catch a movie with friends at the Harkins right next door. But when I do, I try to make it to Hana Tokyo for their awesome happy hour specials. The first time I went there, I had the chicken tempura which just tasted heavenly and perfectly done. Then, when I had their California sushi roll, I was hooked.\n\nA wide selection of rolls are available at $3 during happy hour, among other delectable food on this special menu. How can you beat that? I usually get the eel roll and California rolls while my friends have tried almost every other one on the menu and the quality and taste is just superb.\n\nThe decor is very nice, atmosphere is relaxed, and service friendly, helpful and attentive. There's plenty of options to choose from so we'll definitely keep coming back to try them all!"
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"We stayed here for the last two nights and found it quite comfortable. They actually offer rooms with 2 queen beds, which is necessary for my family. The room was nice and comfortable, very clean and pretty. The large walk-in shower was really nice as well. They also give a free cooked-to-order breakfast from your choice of 5 options. The staff were extremely courteous and efficient. My only complaint is the heated pool was COLD, not really heated at all, and the hot tub wasn't very hot and was quite dirty. Otherwise a very pleasant stay!",
"My husband and I tagged a long with our friends to Tucson for the weekend and we decided to find a hotel to stay in with two queen beds. This hotel was priced reasonably and we had a two room suite with not only two queen beds but a sleeper sofa in the other room. I wish I had taken pictures of the room as we all loved it. The room had a huge jacuzzi tub. We all enjoyed our stay. I would have given it 5 stars had the hot tub been working by the pool. \nThe staff was always nice and the free meal was pretty decent and we all fell in love with the waitress. The bar was okay. I always like dive bars and that's what it reminded me of. The bartenders were both very nice and the drink coupons came in handy. \nI would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Tucson.",
"I live across the street, therefore I do not need to stay here, but the bar is fabulous and has the best karaoke ever! Very 60's - 70's feel, in a good way. Super loungey, and super fun!",
"Great environmentally friendly hotel. \nI was in town for some field work and stayed at this hotel for it's proximity to the Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona. The outside of the hotel is beautiful and welcoming. I hope you have a car though because there is very little within walking distance. There's a law office across the street, a community college, and a small park with grilling stations and a gas station on the other side of the park. Besides that, there's just a bunch of old closed up shops. Clearly Tucson has suffered a blow from the current economy.\nThe hotel has several free ice machines located around the premises as well as soda machines. There is a fitness room, a bar, restaurant, pool, and jacuzzi. Even a conference room if you need it. It's got everything you need, well except reliable wi-fi, but you can just go to the front desk and ask for an ethernet cable and they'll provide that for you which increases the internet speed significantly.\nThe bar is nice and offers live entertainment on occasion, even a karaoke night on Fridays. The restaurant is open for breakfast from 6am to about 2pm and then again after 5pm for dinner. They have a free brakfast menu for those staying at the hotel which offers a great selection of food, but the dinner is not free and is seriously lacking. I went for dinner once and ordered a chicken breast dinner and it was all rubbery and dry. I had to take a sip of water after every bite because it was so dry. Toward the end of my week there, I decided to go healthy and ordered a bowl of mixed fruit and I had a piece of a spider web in my fruit. (-1star) Stick with the pancakes.\nNow what you really care about: the rooms. The rooms are spacey and clean. I believe they are all suites so you would expect them to be spacey. The bathroom had everything I needed. The bedroom had a desk, a big HDTV, and a comfy California King size bed for me to attempt backflips on. The living room had an HDTV with DVD player. Honestly, the only thing I wanted that I didn't have was a microwave. They had a refrigerator but no microwave. That would've saved me a lot of money in food expenses. They have one in the main office, but I didn't want to go all the way out there to heat my pizza leftovers from the night before. It's a great hotel and I wil definitely stay here again if I'm in the area.",
"Stayed here for a week for volleyball tournament. Rooms are dated but cozy. Huge pool filled with kids. Close to convention center and downtown--walking distance. Price was right for what you get.",
"I stay here on a regular basis due to work. The staff is always quick and friendly. The rooms are always clean and comfortable and the breakfast is great! The only drawback to this property is the location. There is a train that goes by and the parking lot at times has some vagrant activity. The security staff is always around which makes you feel safe.",
"I stayed here while in Tucson on business because I thought it was a good, central location and a good price. Front desk service was very friendly. Complimentary breakfast and drink coupons at the lounge. The room was clean and very comfortable. The hotel is located in a noisy part of town near the train tracks, so I was woken up nearly every night by some disturbance. One night it happened to be another hotel guest screaming loudly in the parking lot. Very annoying. Overall, though, I felt like I got what a paid for and was pleased. Would stay here again.",
"Nice clean hotel. Comfortable, good price, right location for what we needed.\n\nOnly bad part was the nearby train tracks. I slept through it, but others in our party woke up to every one.\n\nAssociated restaurant had good food.",
"The place is very run down. I have stayed in better hostels for $25. I would look elsewhere to stay. \nThe place is worse than the old Motel 6's in the 80's. Restaurant and lounge were closed by 10 on a Thursday night when we arrived. No room service, no other place to eat or drink within walking distance.",
"First, the good: the rooms are nicer and cleaner than the average Best Western. \n... that's it, which is usually enough.\n\nThe bad: parking is scarce. Wait a second, aren't we in Tucson?? \n\nThe free breakfast is sad diner food served by a waitress who hates all the patrons because they're there with free meal tickets and probably won't tip her. Honestly, I'd prefer continental style. She was nicer our second day... probably because she remembered that we left a nice tip the day before, trying to garner favor. Score.\n\nThe REALLY bad: they cleaned our room even though the \"Do Not Disturb\" door tag was up. I almost never allow housekeeping in the room during hotel stays, for many different reasons, and to come home to find our door tag on the ground in front of the room and the room serviced was annoying, which turned into upsetting when our key didn't work. In the amount of time it took for one of our party to go get new keys (the office had programmed too few nights on them), I went from \"this is obnoxious\" to \"oh my god, they stole all our stuff and deactivated our keys.\"\n\nWhich, of course, wasn't the case... but it was at the end of a LOOOOONG day that didn't need this stresser on top."
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"Tokyo Sushi (located close to Applebee's by USF) has a pretty big variety of sushi, prices range from cheap to average and service was satisfactory as well. The setup is your typical small sushi restaurant with the bar and some surrounding booths and tables, not too big. Reminds me of the setup of Tokai Sushi in Brandon. \n\nThe waiter was quick to get us our menus and take our drink orders and put our orders in quickly and they weren't particularly busy (it was a Sunday night anyway). They give you the hot towels here for you to wipe your hands, something that I miss that is done in most sushi restaurants I dine at in California but fairly uncommon here in Tampa.\n\nWe ordered the Alaska Roll (delicious), California Roll (the taste wasn't as strong as I like it to be, probably because they put cucumber in it), a roll with Yellowtail and White Fish (which wasn't as savoring as I had hoped) and some Eel (which was good).\n\nThey look like they have some excellent lunch specials so I'll probably come back to check it out sometime. It was a good experience overall and I would like to to try some other rolls, and maybe sit at the sushi bar to see if the quality of the sushi is any higher there.",
"This place is kind of hidden amongst other places and is right behind Applebees and near USF Tampa campus. When you walk inside, you see a desk with the typical Asian lady and the bamboo decor. The windows give an authentic feel with the paper and wooden frames like you see in Japanese habachi rooms. Inside is nice because it is very open and the sushi bar is adjacent from the entrance. \n\nI came to meet friends during lunch after getting out of classes and the first thing I look at are the lunch specials. Their assortment of lunch specials are reasonably priced ($8-$11) and they come with soup or salad. I got the Lunch box B because it comes with sushi, sashimi (love), cucumber salad and some sweet black seaweed (yum). It was pretty busy when I got there because it is during most people's lunch breaks. The server got our drink and food orders down right away. Despite it being very busy, we got our food right away. I was pleasantly surprised, my theory was that had some pre-made ahead, but who knows. It was still really good nonetheless. The lunch box has enough where it can be shared with a friend. I also tried the Tuna Tataki appetizer ($12) which was amazing! The tuna sashimi is sliced thin, spread onto a savory, tangy and spicy ponzo sauce, and topped with green scallions and smelt roe. It was so good that every time I returned, I ordered that. I even got my friend hooked on it. When I order sushi rolls, I often dip my rolls into the left over sauce itself because it's so good. Come try it for yourself! You will love it!",
"Will not be returning to this little dive. Had lunch here while out running errands thanks to the reviews of my fellow Yelp-ers. I will say this...the sushi chefs sent us a free roll for being newbies...however, it wasn't very good. I had one roll that was better than the others and it was a spicy tuna roll. Too much rice, the roll fell apart, and it wasn't very spicy. All in all, not my kind of place. The lunch special where you get three rolls to sample for $11.95 could be nice if the sushi were actually tasty. Too bad too because they have a pretty nice selection of fish pairings within the rolls. Sushi Alive is ALWAYS worth the drive from my house so it's still number one when I'm in Tampa.",
"Not to good..was way over priced for what we got & took too long to get our food. Shouldn't have been long it was Sunday at 6:00 p.m. & we were only the second table. I don't plan to come back :(",
"I can't say this place is bad....just really underwhelming. Let me clarify that I am a NYer with a daughter at USF and we are a bit of sushi snobs as there are so many good spots here in NYC. The sushi certainly was fresh enough but very clumsily wrapped; almost too much fish! And the dragon roll and such was overwhelmed by sauce. It just wasn't great, although certainly not bad. Nowhere near as good as Sushi Tsu.",
"Their rolls range from simple to complex. The food is fresh and the ambiance is quiet and inviting. While some might prefer to eat their sushi in a club-like atmosphere (chic decor, dark lighting, pounding music, gimmicky rolls), go to Tokyo if you care about a quiet, truly tasty meal. The service is pleasant as well.",
"Great sushi. A wide variety of rolls, made by friendly people. This is my go-to sushi place in Tampa.",
"Nothing really fancy here just good eats. I've been going here off and on for years now. The staff is always really friendly and helpful. The volcano roll is really good. My favorite thing to get is the tuna tataki the sauce is great and a nice kick to it I order it with a side bowl of rice that way I can dump the extra sauce on the rice. Nice selection of saki also.",
"This place is horrible. The server decided to sell me a 16.00 crock pot of disgusting seafood soup when I asked for a bowl of rice or noodles for my 7yr old. Then when we didn't eat it,( I said noodles and veggies sound fine, no meat though)... the mgr took 15% off the bill instead of removing the soup. And of course nobody told me it was 16.00 when they ordered it. RIPOFF!! And my Japanese bagel roll had lox inside. DISGUSTING.",
"Yummerz! This place is really simple. The staff was friendly. I absolutely LOVED the sushi. I can't remember what we got ... I sometimes black out while I'm eating because I enjoy food so much (-__-) #DontJudge #FatKidTendencies \n... but I know the sushi was really good.\n\nIt's a nice place to just chill and eat some sushi when you are in the mood for it, nothing fancy. I will definitely go back."
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"Great food used to be Roadhouse the new owner has made some great changes to the menu.",
"Excellent \"small town\" home cooked food and service. Today they're accepting orders for thanksgiving pumpkin pies and bread puddings up until the 23rd, and making from scratch pork rinds. I've been coming here for almost five years now and it just keeps getting better.",
"Went for brunch on Saturday. I got the slinger. It was good but it would've been better with sausage instead of a hamburger patty (just my preference). Also the chili on the slinger had too many beans. I'm one that believes real chili doesn't have beans. But overall a pretty good experience.",
"Great food and service! Our party of four had the chicken melt sandwich with coleslaw, patty melt with coleslaw, ultimate cheeseburger with coleslaw and onion rings, and pancakes and sausage. The meat in our sandwiches was fresh (we asked) and you can taste the difference. The pancakes were the largest I've ever seen, wish I had taken a pic! Our coffee and other drinks were refilled several times throughout our meal (which is a huge deal for me when it comes to service). Overall, food was great quality and service was excellent. We will be back!",
"This place was awesome! Perfect diner with great service. Best breakfast we've ever had. My husband had the BBQ rib tip omelette and it was packed with pork! He ate every last bite. Hurry and get there!",
"Excellent Cooked to perfection and perfectly seasoned home fries (they call them american fries) the same with my sausage omelette,the toast was even and perfectly buttered. With an experienced cook and wait staff. Not cheap but if u leave here hungry your a pig. I will return when in the area",
"Fabulous, low key, down-home cooking! If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, starting your day at Hilary's is a must!",
"This is a great SECRET breakfast find!\nBest hot breakfast i have had in STL!!!\nEggs perfect\nBacon crisp\nSausage done \nHashbrowns as i requested Crispy \nBiscuits and Gravy HOMEMADE and really good.\nLORI WAS GREAT AND FAST!\nFast service good price.\nNear the airport on Dorsett and worth the drive.\nI will be back.\nWish i would have taken puctures but it is all gone.\nPrices are good! Many other places would cost way more for this type quality",
"Had lunch here today with some of my coworkers, at their suggestion. \n\nMenu consists of extensive breakfast offerings, burgers, sandwiches and salads.\n\nI had a fried cod sandwich with fries as my side. The fish was an actual filet (not square) and came on a grilled sub bun with lettuce,tomatoes, and pickles. The fish tasted crispy and fresh and the toppings were generous. I like tomatoes and they actually put what I would consider enough tomato on my sandwich. The fries were crinkle cut and could have used some salt but I took care of that at the table. They don't have Heinz catsup; I didn't catch what brand it was but I know that's important to some so thought it was worth mentioning.\n\nThe best thing about this place was the fact that I may have been their youngest customer. Yay me!\n\nAlso, the service was good. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful and even though they were slammed our food came out pretty quickly.\n\nI'd try them again, probably for breakfast.",
"The biscuits and gravy #4 with sausage and eggs is really good. Very consistent results every time we go here. The chocolate chip pancake is also delicious. Sometimes seating is hard to find on busy weekend mornings (you seat yourself)."
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"Woohoo!! A nice place in the neighborhood. This place just opened this week, we went for lunch. Here are the first impressions. \n1) Its very nice inside. A very nice bar. Beautiful furnishings. A wine wall. Nice outdoor seating. Its a lot bigger inside than it looks outside.\n2) Waitstaff was attentive and there were a lot of them. Great service.\n3) Menu choices were good. Lots of interesting items on the lunch menu. \n4) How did it taste? I had a ribeye steak sandwich. Which was cooked very very well and had a great grilled steak flavor. Not salty or over seasoned. A really nice cut of meat on a nice buttered bun. I had a salad called a BLT that was delicious as well. I had tater tots which were good, but had a slight chemical flavor that I put down to new frying oil. Nothing I wouldn't order again. \n5) Price? Reasonable for the food. On the high end for lunch (about $21), but damn, it was a nice ribeye steak! And a salad. With bacon. With good ice tea. \nThe manager was very visible and at one point helped clear our table. The service from everyone was just great.\nI can't wait to try it for dinner. It looks like a great steak house menu. Looks like a fun happy hour menu at the bar too, with nice cocktails and bar appetizers at reduced prices. Welcome to the neighborhood Firebirds! I am glad you are here.",
"Stylish, lively new restaurant on Old Hickory in Brentwood. Friendly staff, but slow service! We tried this on a recent weeknight. The atmosphere is very noisy, mostly because of its open floor plan and the fact that it was crowded. We had the salmon, which was good, but our dishes were not initially delivered at the same time! Because of the confusion and long wait time, the manager comped a dessert, which was nice of him. There were lots of servers milling about - it just felt kind of chaotic, but that could of been because we were seated in a middle table that felt kind of like \"Grand Central Station.\" It was also a bit expensive ($20+ per meal). I think the place has potential, once they get some of the service kinks worked out, but for the price, we prefer a quieter environment where we can talk.",
"Welcome to the Neighborhood!\n\nI'm so excited to have a new place to go in Brentwood. Its stylish and trendy with a good vibe. They're still working out a few kinks but I have to say that Firebirds is going to do well. They're happy hour is an amazing deal with $5 appetizers and discounted drinks. The menu look great and I can not wait to try it all. I promised to write a review every time I go.",
"I went to try this place when it first opened as I'm always excited when something new pops up near my house. First the staff and our waitress were very nice. The place is stylish kind of like a J Alexander's. Food is almost there but I think for the price point I've had better. Worth a try, the lemonade is great as well as the bar!!",
"Strengths:\nGreat decor on the inside. Neat bar with the lights behind the bottles. Valet service. Friendly staff. Good wine selection. Delicious bread. \nOpportunities:\nWaiter had to look at menu multiple times to answer questions. \nSummary:\nGreat steaks. You will not be disappointed.",
"awesome food. great atmosphere. kinda pricey but worth it. lunch crowd but fast. nice upscale but casual. very welcoming.",
"Grown up longhorn steak house. Ok the drcor is new. There is an outside seating(the exhsust from old hickory is stylifing)\nThe bar maids znd servers are a great looking bunch \nThe food and wine is ala long horn. Maybe best for young business and singles.",
"They have THE BEST smoked wings in town! The food and the service was a wonderful experience!",
"Trendy chain restaurant (like J. Alexander's) with food that is good, but not spectacular. Went here during it's opening week and the service was actually pretty good even though people were being trained (I think every server was working and .there were like 3 managers on the floor as well to \"put out any fires\"). We would return to this place.",
"Okay so I went back for the smoked wings and once again they did not disappoint! This time I ended the fabulous food session with the \"Big Daddy\" chocolate cake and oh my my my I'm in love all over again! As a self claimed chocolate connoisseur, this cake is moist and very rich. The chocolate god's smiled on me and my good friend tonight. Lol"
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"O.B. Clark's Restaurant and Bar is a nice bar in Brentwood right off of Brentwood Blvd. There you can enjoy a tasty barbecue steak burger. Mmm-mmmm. That is a tasty burger that will fill you up, and while being filled up, you can enjoy the great sports teams that St. Louis has to offer.\n\nNow, I'm not so much a television sports watching kind of fan because most of the time I really only want to watch a game in person, other wise I loose interest very quickly. So, most of the time I just don't watch the games, but the times I do, I enjoy watching them with a crowd and at O.B. Clark's that crowd is always provided. There I can cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals or the Blues in hopes that my good cheer will some how or another coincide with the good fortunes of the universe and allow them to win.\n\nO.B. Clark's has a nice friendly atmosphere that is fun for anyone. The service is great and the wait staff is all nice and polite. O.B. Clarks is a real fun place.",
"Typical sports bar, located just south of the Galleria Mall. It's actually quite spacious, with a large Anheuser-Busch-friendly bar, competent bar staff, and really good hot wings.\n\nI'm so happy their hot wings are actually hot, and served with carrots, celery and some bleu cheese. I hate dipping my wings in ranch. That's just... unnatural.\n\nI certainly don't think of this place as a haven for great, in-depth conversation, but it's definitely somewhere to go to watch a ball game... Or chow down on some wings.",
"Went there for the first time last week, on a Sunday. \n\nWe got there around 10pm, and there weren't many people there, but it was Sunday; we weren't expecting it. \n\nThe waitress was very friendly, and brought us our food and drinks pretty quickly. \n\nI ordered a Rum & Coke, and felt it was way too strong. Won't be doing that again. My other complaint was that they only appear to have Budweiser products. While I love Michelob Ultra to death, I enjoy Blue Moon, as well. \n\nWe ordered the hot wings and they were delicious. \n\nOverall, it was a good experience. I'd definitely go back.",
"I am brand new to Brentwood, having just moved down here from Chicago and some friends recommended that I check out OB's since it's less than 1/4 mile from home. I feel that it will become my new hangout, though I don't go out nearly as much as I used to.\n\nI love it here. The staff is friendly, the food is good and the beer is cheap (relative to where I've been for the past 6+ years.) The only knock on this place, and it will the knock on every bar in St. Louis, is that I can't stand smoke. In Chicago and Ohio (where I was born and raised) there are smoking bans and it makes everyone's life better, even the smokers who complained at first. OB's gets two stars taken off because not only is there smoke in this bar, but it seems that a fair amount of the regulars go there to smoke cigars, making it one of the smokiest places I've ever been.",
"I'm pretty new to the neighborhood, but OB Clark's is within short stumbling distance from my condo, and I have a suspicion that it's going to become my new personal Cheers. You know, where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. *cue theme music*\n\nIn all seriousness, this is probably going to be my go-to sports bar in the area. Lots of screens, great staff, friendly clientele, and I haven't yet seen it so packed that it's impossible to breathe.\n\nBeer is beer, and it's good and cheap here. Mostly A-B products, but that's how this town is, eh? My new goal is to eat every item on the menu. So far, this endeavor has not disappointed me - the food is very good (as bar food goes).",
"I am a fan of the dirty wings here. I usually stick to regular hot wings, but the baked-in flavor of the dirty wings is really just excellent.\n\nAlso, the cheese bites are fabulous.",
"Never understood why OB Clarks's is always crowded- the pizza is just OK (at best), it's smokey (even in the non-smoking section) and the d-bag factor is usually pretty high. Then again, this is one of the only restaurants in Brentwood that stays open past 9 pm and its proximity to Brentwood Forest automatically makes this place succeptable to douchebaggery. Last night was no exception.\n\nOur waitress was especially uninterested in taking our order or getting us our tab. She was more concerned with having a smoke with her friends at the table next to us. \n\nThe pizza was fine- nothing fab but I like how it comes out in a square pan. We finished off a large (which costs $1 more than a small) in less than 10 minutes. It actually took longer to get our check!\n\nMeh, i don't know why I eat here because it's nothing special.",
"Note to Yelpers: OB's does have outdoor seating now, although I don't think it's open in the cold weather. They built a deck over the summer.",
"I used to love this place when they were in their old location. They had the best steak sandwich in St. Louis. And their soup was always good.\nBut that was years ago.\n\nStopped in here recently, for the first time in a very long time, and was so disappointed in their steak sandwich! Nothing like I remembered it to be. NOTHING!\nThe woman who waited on us stiffed me a couple of bucks. \nShe just served the food and was off smoking and I actually had to get up and walk around to get the check.",
"Met a friend here the other day only because it was a convenient location. \nLunch was just OK. Pizza was almost cold, like they had let it sit for the 30 minutes we waited for it. The waitress was aloof and didn't seem to care about much of anything. Not worth your money."
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"I figured that not many people in my area yelp, and that makes me sad, so we're going to eat our way around the area. \n\nAnyway. We went to the Sly Fox in Royersford. \n\nThe food is general pub fare. It's not bad, but it's not so good that you can get away without going there. One of the things I was really appreciative of was that it was very family oriented. Having a 4 month old, I was really happy to see tons of families in there with kids and babies of all ages. The wait staff is extremely friendly and prompt. I didn't get a chance to try the beer, which given the fact that it's a brew pub, is a sin, but we were really pushing the envelope with the baby's pending bedtime being so close. It's definitely someplace that I'd go back to again, as it's really convenient and like I said, the food was decent enough that it's a great quick meal. So next time, I'll try the beer. I give it 3.5 stars.",
"Again, I love this place because they care about the product they produce. If you love beer then this is a dream come true. Give it a try and get ready to enjoy.",
"The Sly Fox (Phoenixville) is my favorite local spot for a beer.\nService is almost as good as the quality of their craft brew. The beer, as many know, is why people head to The Fox. If you're looking for something like a Bud or Coors, then you'll be out of luck. The food is typical pub fare, usually good but consistancy can sometimes be a problem.\nSerious hop-heads are the norm as one can get a traditional Pilsner, a hoppy IPA, or a smoky Rauchbier (seasonal). \nAlso check out their annual events - Boot Camp from Jan. to March, Robert Burns Night, and the hugely popular Bock Fest/Goat Race in May.",
"Four stars for beer. Try the beer sampler platter and go from light to dark.\n\nThree stars for food, it is nothing spectacular. The usual overdone, overpriced burgers. The crab cakes aren't too bad.",
"If you haven't been there, the Phoenixville Sly Fox IS a sly fox. My friend's GPS sent her in a wonky direction, and I passed it on my first go-around. Hint: look for the STS, and turn into its (huge) parking lot.\n\nIt was Thursday, so our party of nine was seated without issue. This casual venue is well-lit, with TVs so one can watch the game du jour. Brewery vats are visible behind the bar - speaking of that, I hear the beer is worth trying. (Didn't try any, but my friends enjoyed their brews.) Hanging Penn State towels and posters were a nice touch, and atop the beams and on the walls, were foxes - taxidermy, much?\n\nWe shared a plate of the Sly Fox pub wings ($7.99), cooked Jamaican Jerk style (remind me to try the honey mustard wings next time). The wings were somewhat scrawny, but a container of Mount Saint Helens sauce (75 cents extra) took them up a notch - FYI, the sauce is a decent habanero and jalapeno combo sauce with carrot slices.\n\nI dove into my grilled chicken and sausage penne ($8.99; that's for a lighter portion, which is really big), and it was surprisingly good. Don't remember the chicken, but the sausage was delish. Chorizo, onions, peppers, fresh Mozzarella, marinara sauce - YUM! Did I mention that I asked our server (Chris) to bring over more Mount Saint Helens sauce to mix in?\n\nCheck out the Sly Fox for yourself.",
"Drove out to Phoenixville in search of on-tap beers after having some really good in-the-can from Sly Fox. I was not disappointed.\n\nMy wife & I shared two rounds of the samplers...at $6 for 5 glasses, it's a great way to find the brew that's fit for your taste.\n\nI've got some pics of the beer lineup posted above; I like stouts and while the O'Reilly Stout was a nice dry stout similar to Guinness, I preferred the smoother Oatmeal Stout.\n\nAnother standout was the Raspberry Reserve...not at all sweet.\n\nIf you like hops, make sure and get the Aurora IPA; this thing is a hop monster!\n\nService was good...decent place to watch a football game in the bar or have a quiet meal on the other side of the restaurant.\n\nWe shared a crab & corn warm dip that was decent...points for having diced peppers for color & crunch.",
"I frequent the Kimberton location almost weekly and know the place like the back of my hand. The bar staff is tremendously friendly and on Mondays the lovely Ashley will take good care of you, on Tuesdays (Poker Night) their very own Rock Star Corey handles the crowd without a glitch, on Wednesdays you get a curtain call from Corey, on Thursdays you are treated to a taste of the lovely Suzanne, Fridays brings Corey and JP who team up to provide excellent service, on Saturdays another dose of the super Suzanne and on Sunday we get another treat from the lovely Ashley. Any day of the week is a good day to stop in for a FRESH beer, they have many tasty varieties, and my favorite is the 113 IPA - very hoppy. The wait staff is also very good, but as I am usually in the bar area, so I am more attuned to that group. \n\nProviding daily lunch and dinner specials, their food is usually good to great. Fish & Chips are excellent, the Thursday night Pasta Special ($9.99 with salad and breadstick with a heaping pasta bowl and choice of sauces) hosted by the beautiful Suzanne is a great value. I also recommend the appetizer - Tornados' - they are killer.\n\nI highly recommend the Sly Fox - Kimberton, the original microbrew and when there ask if Pete G or Harry G (owners) are in the house, they'd love to say Hi.",
"I have been going to The Sly Fox for years and love their beer, especially their IPAs. Although this year's Pale Ale project is nowhere near as interesting as their previous IPA projects, I still love what they do. The O'Reily's Stout is better than Guinness, in my humble opinion, and I have done a blind taste-test. I love their IPAs, and the Raspberry Reserve, though I mostly dislike lambics and fruit beers, is wonderful. Another standout is the Pughtown Porter, and Jake's ESB is also delicious.\n\nI love the bartenders there, especially Corey, and the waitstaff is usually pretty attentive. Although the food is nothing to write home about, I've always been pretty satisfied with my meal. The salmon sandwich and the Nicoise salad are delicious! Three cheers for The Sly Fox! Oh, and the Phoenixville location is about a million times better than the Royersford location, staff and all.\n\nThe Phoenixville location is also home to the annual Goat Race and Bock Fest in early May, one of the most hilarious events of the year. Be sure to check it out; this year it's May 3. Also, every Tuesday they have poker night, which is my favorite poker night in the area to attend. Although I don't live in P-ville anymore, I still make occasional trips there on Tuesdays to hang out with the poker crowd and get my game on. That should tell you something!",
"What can I say, there's something about the idea of a goat race that sounds intriguing no matter how you look at it, especially when there's live Oompah (no loompah boompah boopity doo about it) Music playing in the background. So I'm was instantly intrigued by the thought of coming here to bear witness to it, and when Meredith and Hunter were cool enough to include me on their road trip I was destined to go to Phoenixville for the first time ever! And as you can imagine the goat race was nothing short of amazing. \n\nI can't overly comment on the layout of the building since the place was a tent filled zoo that had the animals to match. But the brewery sure was able to hold a crowd and offer good service while they did it. and the various fox themed memorabilia that it had as decor was pretty hilarious. I've always enjoyed the Pikeland Pils and the Helles from a tap, but having them fresh brewed really added onto the flavor. and the Slacker Bock might just be my new favorite beer. \n\nAfter 4 exciting heats, the final round saw my friend Steve, who managed to score the opportunity of racing a goat from a random ad on Craigslist (is there nothing that you can't find on Craigslist?), raced against Meredith's friend Ash. But sadly both ended up losing to a New York Giants fan! horrible victory aside I can honestly say that I may never forget the name of Goatmaster Steve, who was the person who refereed the goats. And I will definitely never forget the name of Dax, at least for a year since the winning goat's name becomes the name of Sly Fox's next mai bock. and the beer version of Dax might just be the smoothest mai bock that I ever had. and it was sheer testament to Sly Fox's brewing skills!",
"Hot dog Party in here!!!!!\n\nLiterally and figuratively. Came here with a friend to watch an afternoon Phillies game. (A game I had planned to go to , but weather and life intervened). They had a \"businessmans\" special- $1 hotdogs and bag o chips, $2.50 drafts. I dont know how many of these guys were businessmen,( Im sure not) but there were alot of them for a Thursday afternoon.\n\nIve never been much of a micro brew guy, but then again, I was never much of a beer guy. Places like Rock Bottom and Sly Fox are turning me into one though. While Ill always be a Guiness guy, their Stout was tasty. I would have stuck with that but I wanted to sample some others. At $2.50, I was able to try a few without breaking the bank, and they didnt disappoint.\n\n I was also pleasantly surprised by the Dogs. Because of the special, I assumed I would be getting a generic run of the mill hot dog. It was actually a damn fine wiener and a good roll. I cant really say the food there is good though, Ill have to come back to try some of their normal eats. The menu looked good.\n\nThe service was friendly, the barkeep was a looker, the patrons were amicable. I couldnt really ask for more on a Thursday afternoon. Although, a Phillies win would have been nice. Foiled by the Blue Jays once again!"
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"We attended a pre-opening party and enjoyed it! The sushi was good, cocktails were made well, and service was great also. Interior decor is fun and done well.\n\nI would return.",
"Recently opened .. came in for lunch today, very good service and excellent sushi(very fresh). Miso soup was one of the best I've had. Prices are very reasonable, great specials.",
"Came for lunch today and ordered the lunch special with soup. The miso soup was incredible and I had the Cabo roll and a rainbow roll. Both were fresh and delicious! I will definitely be returning. For the first month, the lunch special is half off meaning you can get soup/salad and two rolls for $6. Even for $12 I will be coming back as the sushi is phenomenal!",
"I went to dinner at Blue last night with my boyfriend for his birthday and I love everything about this place. The decor is really cool, the waiters were very attentive and knowledgeable, and the food was great. This will definitely be one of my go to restaurants. \n\nWe ordered the beef medallions cooked on hot stones, the itchy sea bass (my favorite- pricey for 2 pieces but SO worth it), the gringo roll and the beach. My only comment that isn't 100% positive is the gringo roll tasted exactly like a BBQ pringle in my opinion. So the BBQ taste overpowered the roll a bit, but if you like BBQ- go for it. \n\nWe got 2 different types of Sake, and I've never seen so many options. Cocktails were great as well. \n\nI also called in advance and asked if we ordered a dessert, could they write \"Happy birthday\" on the plate- the hostess said yes, she'd put a note to do that after we ordered dessert. ---we didn't even have to order the dessert, our waiter just brought out a massive plate of fried ice cream with the Happy Birthday message. It was perfect!\n\n5 stars all the way. The keystone area really needed a modern, more upscale asian restaurant.",
"I went to Blue Sushi Sake Grill for lunch today and it was amazing! The place is beautiful inside. It is open, bright and inviting. I loved all of the decor, as well.\n\nOur service was spot on and the staff was very knowledgeable about all of the food and drink options. They have a great lunch special, which is 2 rolls and your choice of soup or salad for 12 dollars. Until the end of this month, it is only 6 dollars! This is their opening special and it's perfect. \n\nI ordered the Crunchy Blue (spicy crab mix, cilantro, crispy panko, eel sauce) and the Cabo roll (spicy tuna, crab mix, cucumber). I also chose the house salad with the sesame honey dressing. Both rolls were very delicious and fresh. The salad was tasty, as well. My date ordered the Rainbow roll, California roll, and Cabo roll. He loved them! \n\nOverall, Blue Sushi Sake Grill is a wonderful addition to the Ironworks Hotel. I cannot wait to return to try the dinner menu, other sushi rolls and drinks.",
"It was amazing!!! The Ambiance was great and the food was even better. I recommend the tidal wave sushi roll. The crunchy l.a. roll was great as well. Very fun atmosphere.",
"Wow first experience there was above and beyond! Not only was the service great but the sushi rolls were amazing! We went on a Thursday night and the crunchy rolls were on special. The manager Stacy also came over to us and talked to us and was really nice and welcoming. Our server DL was also great and very attentive. For appetizers I recommend trying the river rock beef tenderloin. Comes sizzling on rocks and it has a lot of flavor! \n\nAlso try the black tuna which is a marinated walu- so good! \n\nMy favorite roll was probably the crunchy la and the amazon roll. \n\nWe also got to try the mochi ice cream and it was also really good.",
"Effortlessly cool atmosphere with a plethora of fun drink options (with a variety of nonalcoholic options) and fresh creative sushi. \n\nTyler and I decided to check out Blue Sushi on their opening day. The restaurant wasn't very crowded which was understandable considering how new it is. The waitstaff were incredible. They never let our water glasses go low and we're willing to explain all the different things on the menu. \n\nWe decided to just get two rolls to try on this particular visit. They were tasty and fresh but nothing spectacular which is why I didn't give Blue Sushi a 5 star rating. However I am excited to go back to try some of their other shareable options! \n\nIf you are looking for a unique place to take a date or to hang out with friends Blue Sushi is a marvelous place to try!",
"Great sushi and super affordable for lunch. Atmosphere and service were good as well. Loved it and look forward to going back next time I'm in Indy.",
"Great service and atmosphere. Their sushi rolls are so good! We had no complaints at all! Come and try their lunch specials! You get a soup or salad with two rolls for $12! That's amazing. Did I say great service?!;)\n\nThe bar is super chic. It's definitely a great date spot or meeting people out after work. I know as the weeks pass this will definitely be a very popular spot."
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"Steak N Shake will always be my go to restaurant for a quick sit down lunch without having to wait 30 minutes for my food. This location, in my opinion has the best service. Sara is always my server(she is there all of the time) and she is great! I don't even have to order as she just asks if I want my usual. The burgers always taste fresh, but the fries can sometimes be greasy or crunchy. If you go between 2-4am or 2-4pm you will get your shakes at half price, what a deal!! I do try to stay away from going on Friday nights or any late night for that matter as there tends to be a lot of younger kids which can get a little loud.",
"I would give this location zero stars if I could. I have visited this location twice, the second time in hopes of a better experience than the first. One time was for lunch and the other for breakfast. Both times I was greeted by the most unfriendly staff imaginable. The service was extremely slow both times and the dining room was horribly dirty. The manager was standing behind the counter just minding her own business not assisting in any way both times. On the morning of my breakfast trip I was greeted by the worlds most unfriendly waitress EVER! Without a doubt, she could care less about her guests. My water was thrown on the table, my plates were placed firmly down on the table with disgust, and I was never checked on during the meal. I would recommend steering clear of this location at ALL costs!! It is a waste of money and time. Unfriendly staff+horrible service+dirty atmosphere+zero quality=a very unhappy customer!!",
"The service is decent and friendly. The prices are a little higher than what I am used to in a more causal restaurant. However, the food is good, the shakes are delicious and the staff is friendly.",
"We usually go to S&S at least once when we are in Indy. Lorenza ordered her standard Frisco Melt with a side of beans. I ordered one of there new spicy chicken pepper sandwiches, forgot the name.\n\nWhen served I asked for Frank's Hot Sauce. When I went I went to apply it I discovered I had the Hamburger version! I very rarely eat red meat, but being hungry ate it and found it to be delicious!\n\nAs I devoured the burger, I noticed Lorenza grimacing as she took a second bite of the Frisco Melt. She stopped and deconstructed the sandwich too discover a very over cooked and dry burger in side. We called the server over and asked if the had a new cook. No she said and agreed to sandwich was unacceptable. She quickly replaced it with one which delighted my wife.\n\nThe manager came over and apologized and took the charge for the Frisco melt off our bill.\n\nCompliments to addressing a potential disaster. My biggest question is how did this shoe leather quality sandwich get passed an experienced chef. Mistakes happen, but there is no excuse for this sloppiness. Steak and Shake risked the possibility of losing a long time customer. Good customer service saved it!",
"Terrible service every time i have been there in the last 6 months. Drive to Westfield. Trust me.\n\nI had 3-5 servers look at me while waiting to be seated. No one helped me. There were only 8 tables at the time? Maybe everyone sat down at once and they were all making drinks? NO. They were standing in line to use the machine, or just standing there. After we were seated, we sat at our table for 5-10 minutes while a server bussed 1 table. (shouldve taken 1 minute, it wasn't very full) Terrible terrible service. Manager doesn't seem to notice or maybe she doesn't care?",
"Four friends and I went to this steak and shake and they sat and looked at us while refusing to seat us. The whole restaurant was a mess as well. When we ordered a booth in the drive through, they were quite rude and used crude language against us. Overall, I would not even recommend this steak and shake to my worst enemies.",
"The hash browns are terrible and the breakfast skillets are not like the picture. When we complained about the quality of the hash browns they did nothing! I would not go back for breakfast.",
"i think all steak & shakes are slow and overpriced. They seem to all have poor service. The do have some of the best hangover food around. I particularly love their chili and they have a salted pretzel shake that is the perfect salty-sweet for any ladies suffering with pms cravings. :)",
"This place is awful... really all of the chains are but Carmel's in particular. Even for a milkshake it's expensive for the underwhelming taste, high price, slow service, and and atmosphere. And this location is just gross. I would love to be all about it but can't do it. Just can't. I'd give 0 stars if I could.",
"This place sucks. I mean, we all know what we are getting with food but service is below average. The last time I went for lunch with the kids, we were ignored for nearly 20 minutes. I asked for a server and they couldn't figure out or perhaps, weren't interested in assisting us. My kiddos were being rockstars but the staff was subpar, backed up and somehow it became MY issue that someone didn't show up that day. We weren't offered anything in terms of compensation and the kid who waited on us didn't apologize. He just mumbled and mischarged me for my meal. I know we will be back b/c we love endless pancakes and kids eat free, but you CERTAINLY get what you pay for, so heed this warning."
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"A group of us stopped into Bellisimo's for lunch the other day and were totally blown away by our experience. Cute bistro type setting with sit down table service. Three of us ordered the lunch specials for $6.95 each and they were terrific. One of our group is a picky eater and they made a special meal just for him. The one other person ordered a Cuban Sandwich, and I was like, at an Italian Place? He swore it was one of the best, he's ever had!! The place is easy to park and get into especially if you have limited time. I know they close after lunch before reopening for supper. They have several specials everyday including a blue hair, early bird. This is a dynamite spot, give it a try!!",
"Stopped in for a take out order after driving by this newly opened Italian restaurant every day. The staff were incredible and friendly helping me with the menu. It's a cozy space with a bistro feel. Large windows help to bring in light and open it up to feel larger than what it already is. I landed on a dish that was lighter than my original desire of chicken parm. I got the penne noodles with broccoli, sun dried tomatoes and mushrooms. I had a glass of their Pinot noir while waiting. Food was ready after about 10 minutes. I took it home along with the side salad and garlic bread and enjoyed it all with another glass of wine. The pasta was very good. Noodles al dente with a light olive oil/lemon sauce and the veggies were fresh and firm. It's a nice spot to check out in the largo area",
"Ate here now 3 times for lunch and everything is great. The salmon salad is fresh and great value. Today tried he eggplant Parmesan which is delicious. Skin peeled. Awesome.",
"Is this place even open? I've driven by it for three months and there never a sign that it's even still open.",
"The nice remodel caught our eye driving buy and decided to give it a try. We are very glad we did. The best Chicken Marsala I've had. The Marsala sauce was the real deal, awesome meal. My wife had the Filet Mingon, with vegetables. This place even make the vegetables taste great and seasoned perfectly. Hats off to the chef tonight, you nailed it!\n I'll sum this up, great food, made like they actually care, large portions, and a fair price.\nWe will be back.",
"Absolutely delicious!! What a nice surprise to find a little Italian eatery right here in Largo! Came in and were seated immediately despite how busy they were. The waiter David was very knowledgeable on the menu items, attentive & friendly. The food came out FAST. Started with some complimentary lovely cold pressed olive oil & bread. Entrees are served with choice of soup or salad. We had the pasta fagiol ...yummo! For our entrees we had the shrimp scampi & fettuccini alfredo...delicious RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!",
"Excellent food quality. I has seafood pasta and it was fantastic. 5 others with me also had excellent meals. Service was very attentive. Bread ( quality) and tiramisu ( size) were only 2 weak points",
"Great Italian restaurant and reasonable prices. The service was excellent! I would recommend giving this place a try.",
"I hurt walking out. That self loathing, self rapey kind of pain you get when you keep eating long after you're stomach is full because your mouth is still so terribly interested.\n\nIf you ever decide you're going to eat there you'll probably see me because I think I'm moving in.",
"We were craving linguini + clam sauce, so we checked out Yelp and came here because of the rave reviews. It certainly did not dissappoint! Fantastic food. BEST CLAM SAUCE EVER. Fresh, light + garlicy, clams cooked to perfection. Staff was knowledgeable, courteous + friendly. It's the real deal. Moved here from New England 6 yrs ago; my meal rivaled those from Little Italy, NYC. We will definitely be returning. Apparently Grand Opening is in a few weeks. Should be great."
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"I rate chain restaurants based on the particular location not the whole chain in general..\n\nthis location gets 4 stars.. last few trip i have had good service and a decent wait time for me food.. store was clean but it still has a ghetto atmosphere",
"This is my go-to restaurants in the wee early morning after a night out or a late night snack when nothing else is open and I must say, it is horrible. The food always tastes the same and good of course. But do you mind running background checks or frequent drug tests? I came around 2AM for some breakfast. My waitress was high as a kite. I thought it was funny actually. She told me she was high, pulled out her boost mobile phone, pulled a chair next to me and sat down. Um, check please? Thanks for the entertainment though.",
"Sunday morning. While killing time before a home viewing, we stopped there because we both were dying for food.\n9am\nHad an appointment at 10:30 am.\nHad to leave because while being seated the instant we walked in (9am) by by 9:30, we hadn't even received our coffee..And had no opportunity to place our order. As we walked out, the hostess thanked us for our business. When we mentioned we hadn't been able to even order, she was speechless.",
"Last time i went the AC was broken. Stupid crack head love to still copper! Over all food experience was less to none but who am i kidding it is I hop!",
"Because i grew up with the notion that IHOP was only for road trips and church functions, I am always surprised when friends suggest it for dinner but I've never left disappointed... If not overstuffed.\n\nAs the name implies, this place does pancakes just phenomenally, and they will put anything on em!",
"A 4 star review for a Westbank IHOP may come as a shock to some of you. Believe me, I'm shocked to be writing it for you! It's been almost a year since we've been to this location since my husband despises them, but I think that changed today. Granted some things are still the same, but they seem to have made a few changes. It seems they have added a lot of new items to the menu that look great, we already plan on going back soon to try some of them. I'm particularly interested in the whole wheat blueberry pancakes. \n\nThe menus have also been updated and are a lot more appealing and easy to navigate. I know, it doesn't take a genius to read a menu, I guess what I'm saying is that it's simplified. It's not just pages of text, there are more photos of the food (always a good thing) and meals are better grouped together. The service was better than we expected based on our past visits. There is still a bit of that \"I hate this job\" atmosphere, but our server was more attentive than usual and helped us get our 1 year old's food out early and get her set up. \n\nFor the food- today I had the biscuits and gravy combo (2 biscuits cut in half with white gravy, 4 sausage links, eggs and hash browns. It was pretty good, half is sitting in the fridge for lunch. My husband had the western omelet and said he enjoyed it. We also shared a stack of strawberry banana pancakes which were good. \n\nOverall, things went great this morning. I don't know if we just happen to have an exceptional experience, or if they really made an effort to change things up, but we'll be back.",
"Hats off to the fine staff at the Terrytown store. It's not often I write a review for a chain. But the staff, and management at this IHOP have turned this store around 360. Good friendly service, good food, clean spot less store!\nIHOP stores @ Manhattan, Williams Blvd should take a lesson from these guys!",
"First I would like to say I live near this ihop so its very convenient for me. It's a place where I like to take my son because he enjoys the food here. I give this ihop one star because one of the waitress was rude, un-attentive and I had to stop her to refill the drinks, bring some plates. Whatever. When it came to the bill I did not tip. Why? Because lack of service. But what happen! People think its okay to not do their job and tip any got damn way. Hell no! They lost my business and top of that I got my money back that the waitress that \"served\" me wrote on the cc. Sorry ihop. You lost my business because of this ignorant bitch.",
"Went to this location for late Sunday morning breakfast. Good staff, prompt service, and no crowd. 3 stars only because it's a huge national chain.",
"The service was horrible! We were seated. We had to wait 30 minutes for the waiter to bring drinks. Another hour for our actual order. So in a total of 2 hours we NEVER got our food. The manager couldn't even answer why we were waiting. I'll never go back"
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"While there is construction going on in front of the tiny storefront, look for the SuperFood window and get yourself a tall drink of green deliciousness. I met Joseph and Amie a few weeks ago during my first stop in and they entertained me for well over 30 minutes with their passion for their craft. They have tons of fresh ingredients, they make their own kombucha (the Samurai label belongs to Joseph!), they use lots of different grains and other heart-healthy treats. I can't say enough about this place. A goal of mine is to pop in here weekly to remain inspired!\n\np.s. I think they're closed Mon & Tues....",
"YAAAY Super Food. If you are on Magazine and blink you just might miss this place. It is on the same block as Feet First (there's a hint). This is a small little place and I think the guy that owns it also is serving up the yummy drinks. \n\nThey have Samurai Tea, Spirulina Lemonade, Coconut water, and Coconut Green Teas. If you aren't in the mood for a smoothie they do Superfood Ice Tea you can choose from Chlorella, Spirulina, or Maca to have mixed in with your choice of Yerba Mate Tea or Lemonade, sweetened or unsweetened. The coconut water comes straight out of the coconut and not out of a bottle or can. You can find periodic snack specials like Kombucha pickled watermelon rhine with thai basil and lemon verbena. They also have daily specials on Kombucha, sorbets and ice creams.\n\nThe fresh raw smoothies are amazing and truly good for your body (no Smoothie King vibe here). They will top your fresh smoothie off with fresh raw granola and you will be on your way. You can also bring in a mason jay and they will fill it with a 24oz smoothie.\n\nI also live that all their packaging they use is eco friendly (cups are made from corn). Seriously if you haven't tried this place out you need to get in here and get some health in your life.\n\nDon't get me wrong even if you aren't a \"health nut\" everything here is super tasty and the staff is totally not intimidating. The people there will be happy to explain anything and answer any questions you may have. The great taste is just a bonus in all of it.",
"In love. Absolutely. Very friendly staff and while I've only had one smoothie (so far, soon to be many many more) it was amazing. I couldn't decide my whole walk over which I would get so I just asked for a suggestion. It wasn't either of the ones I was debating on, but they know their products best, and I definitely didn't regret it! That was quite a while ago and as I was told, I'm not hungry, no coffee crash, and I feel great ^_^ I can't wait to go back and try a Banilla...or maybe an Avocalada...or maybe everything? :)",
"I love Superfoods. I try to get a smoothie as often as possible... sometimes twice a day. \n\nMy favorites are the Pineapple Basil Coconut and the Chocolate Coconut. I am addicted to Maca and am a much happier person because of it.\n\nWe need more healthy places like this in New Orleans! As I have mentioned to Joseph in the past- if Superfoods was open earlier they could catch the before work crowd :)",
"The avocalada was the best smoothie I've ever had! The owner is very nice. You'll be amazed at all the great ingredients that go into one smoothie.",
"So far all I've had here is the kombucha tea and it was very good except they didn't have any plain and all of them were fruit flavored. I prefer my kombucha all plain and nasty sour the natural way. They had some very limited hours and were just getting started when I went so it sounds like they have expanded to doing a lot more good stuff and I need to get back soon to try out some of the other great things they are doing!!!",
"Yummy smoothie with tons of crazy granola chunks. Joseph and Amy know their stuff!",
"This wonderful little nook on Magazine St. is the oasis of nutrition in the land of fried, salty, processed Southern foods. The owner and patrons are kind, caring people who have so much information and positivity to share with New Orleans. Definitely a must for those interested in raw, vegan and whole foods.",
"I am a fan of this smoothie bar! The Maca is wonderful and the owner is so friendly! I had the tropical smoothie and it brightened my day=) He makes his own yogurt and kombucha! \n\nA bit pricey- but it is worth it =)",
"What a great find! I got the Avacadalada which was amazing. I've been here a few times and each smoothie is great in their own way.\n\nThe girl who usually takes my order is friendly and really puts a lot of effort and time into each smoothie being made. \n\nMy only complaint is that it would be hard to find if I didn't know it was there. More people have to find this place to see how amazing it is!"
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