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"Don't get me wrong, their food is great. I'd give 4 stars on food alone. It's their attitude that brings it down, and I'd honestly bring it down to 1.5 if I could. Rarely do you drive past without 4-5 thuggish guys hanging out out front, glaring at anyone who drives by and blocking the entrance like YOU are the one in THEIR way when you try to walk in.\n\nI placed an order at a little after 7:30 because we believed that my fiance's son's baseball game right down the street would be done at 8. They told me 25 minutes. At 8:05, they called flipping out asking where we were. I told them I would call my fiance and have him go right away. They then called at 8:10, 8:13, and 8:16 when I answered again and said he would be there soon, as the game was just ending. They said that was fine. They called again at 8:23, and then at 8:26 from a cell phone (trying to be tricky, I guess) yelling at me \"I guess you aren't coming to pick up your food.\" I said \"I know it might not be totally hot anymore, but he is leaving right now to get it, and we're fully prepared to pay full price, no matter what the quality of the food is at that point.\" He yelled \"Fine\" and hung up on me while someone else in the background yelled \"Tell them we're gonna throw their f-ing food out...\"\n\nI understand that people probably stiff them all the time, but I talked to them EVERY time they called, apologized, and assured them that we would be picking up the food. They need to be a little more understanding that things don't always go as planned, and as long as they get their money, what does it matter to them if my stromboli is a little cool?\n\n\nOk back up to 3 stars because #1, Dino apologized to Jason when he picked the food up on Tuesday, and #2, we ordered last night cause I was CRAVING their buffalo chicken pizza. They were all perfectly polite, the food was good, and they even brought a credit card machine with them so you don't have to give your # over the phone to make a cc delivery purchase.",
"Dino's represents what good pizzaria takeout should be. The food is nothing short of amazing. They have great pizza (white and red), cheesesteaks, (buffalo) chicken cheesesteaks, french fries, and garlic knots, and their gnocchi are amazing. I have never, ever been disappointed by Dino's. Prices are right. Service is wonderful. \n\nMy only very minor complaint is that parking is a pain in the neck. There is only limited street parking as far as I can tell. This isn't TOO terrible since there is very limited seating, so most patrons are taking out and not parking for long. The food and service are so good that Dino's still gets 5 stars.",
"my go to place to order for delivery when i am at work and craving pizza.\nfirst off, the guy who always answers is super nice.(puts up with me asking ridiculous questions!) \ntheir cajun chicken caesar salad is delicious.\ntheir garlic knots are perfect.\nand my boyfriend loves their buffalo chicken cheese steak grinder.\nas a matter of fact, i just ordered from there ten minutes ago.",
"Best pizza I have found in Bridgeport. Reasonably priced menu. The employees have always been very friendly and are happy to chat about everything from the weather to the Eagles. I have ordered pick up from Dino's about 10 times now and everything I have had (usually the plain pizza/20 wing deal) has been really good. My only little criticism is that their \"hot wings\" have varied slightly in spiciness each time but never enough that it took away from the meal.",
"Dino's is pretty legit, for sure. I only get delivery from them and it's fast to King of Prussia. The food is never cold and the drivers are always nice.\n\n\nThe pizza and wings are awesome. I love the wing dings. They're like extra crispy unsauced wings. I always get it with a side of honey mustard and dip. My fiancee loves the regular buffalo wings (she's more into spicy than I am).\n\nThey also usually have a pretty decent special going each day of the week if you're ordering for a couple of people. This is one of three places that's in my delivery rotation for the greater King of Prussia area.\n\nWord of warning, the burgers are not the greatest. They're regularly overcooked, but maybe it's just because of the extra travel time. I've stopped ordering them. All of the other sandwiches that I've gotten have been excellent, though.",
"Here are the pros for getting Dino's (delivery only):\n- Calzones are stuffed to the brim with lots of meat!\n- Strombolis are stuffed to the brim with lots of meat!\n- The bread for the calzones / strombolis are soooo good.\n- Their marinara sauce is soooooooo good.\n- Their tomato pie (no cheese pizza) is awesome!\n- Garlic knots are so good they make you crave it for days on end!!!\n- Blazing speed delivery. They say 45 min for delivery, I get it in 20. \n- Their one delivery guy is really super polite and cute :3\n\nHere are the cons:\n- Their plain pizza is nothing to write home about. :( (It makes no sense because their sauce and bread are great! Must be crappy cheese. Blah)\n- Their toppings aren't the greatest with the pizzas (aka, long thick green pepper slices / uneven topping distribution) \n\nSome other thoughts:\n- Their wings are unbattered/unbreaded and taste pretty top notch for wings.\n- This is my go-to place if I want something other than a plain pizza or an italian hoagie.\n- Their salads aren't too shabby.",
"Another local pizzeria that provides excellent pizza. It makes me wish that I could give more detailed ratings. The sauce, crust, and cheese mix are perfectly blended, the crust is slightly sweet, chewy, yet firm and crispy. The seasoning mix adds just enough to be noticed, never overpowered. I tried the pepperoni Sicilian pepperoni pizza, which was easily enough to feed 5 people, although there were only 2. I'm very happy to have tried Dino's and look forward to sampling more from their menu.",
"Dino's is a local friend's favorite place and as such has been a consistent source of takeout. Standard fare around the board, with no complaints. The food is always prepared well and in a timely fashion. Their buffalo cheese fries are crave-able!\n\nEdited to add: I convinced my office to order from Dino's, and ever since, they have been hooked! Everything we've ordered has been delicious, especially the specialty pizzas. Their loaded fries and buffalo fries have been asked for specifically on numerous occasions. The staff is fantastic, friendly, and willing to accommodate our office's crazy orders on short notice. They have quickly reached one of the top positions in local delivery foods.",
"I'm giving this place 4 stars cause I've only eaten here once......AND IT WAS PRETTY DAMN GOOD. The more I'll eat here, the more likelyhood of me updating this review (as usual - hopefully with 5 stars)\n\nJust moved to Bridgeport and this was the first place I've eaten as per a neighbor's recommendation. And boy hell was it a recommendation! My father in law was visiting to help my boyfriend & I move and we ordered from Dinos. We got a meat lovers pizza.\n\nNever have I seen a pizza loaded with SO MUCH meat an cheese!!! This was my dream pizza! And surprisingly, it wasn't too greasy. It mostly had sausage on it so that's probably why. But you know how sometimes a meat-lovers will just have the little sausage chunklets in it? Dino's has SLICES of sausage as well as bacon, ham, pepperoni. It was super delicious.\n\nI have yet to actually meet the staff or check out the inside of this place though since dad-in-law went to pick it up... But this one pizza was awesome and I will be definitely trying out more in the future.",
"Since i moved to bridgeport about 10 years ago i have always eaten at dino's. I always have a lot of different options like a bacon cheeseburger, philly cheesesteak, maui (hawaiian) pizza, or a tuna salad. I think the best thing to order from Dino's is probably their cheesesteak pizza. They also have delicious garlic rolls that go great with any pasta dish."
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"This is one of the most unusual restaurants in Philadelphia, a lovely combination of low country Carolina, modern soul food and contemporary cuisine. The food is fresh and imaginative, the service is friendly, and there always is something unexpected on the menu. The small room can be noisy when the restaurant is full, which it often is, but it's a small price to pay for a great experience. Lots of vegetarian options, too.",
"This is one of the best restaurants in the Northwest of Philadelphia, and almost too secret. I only say that because its store front location doesn't jump out at you right away, and my wife and I worry that they will stay open. Where would we go for our Low Country Shrimp if they dissappreared? Carolina? It might be worth the drive, but I'd rather savor it here in Philadelphia.\nWe've taken friends, family, and near strangers to this restaurant, all of them with different palattes and dietary requirements, and this warm little BYOB always satisfies them all. I'm not an expert in Gullah cuisine, but the staff here obviously are, and they know how to introduce people to delicious and unexpected experiences. \nThe room can get a little warm in the summer, and the food doesn't always come out with speed, but its all worth it for the flavors. And the family that runs the restaurant from the back of the house to the front are a joy to visit. It feels like your invited into their home and they are sharing their greatest family recipes. That is how much love is in the food and experience of dining here.",
"I don't get the buzz about Geechee Girl. Finally stopped one night and took home some hoppin john, rice and a special chicken dish. OK but nothing special. The women were very nice and the place is funky enough but, I don't know. If the food was of the kind that suffered from take-out I could see going back and sitting in, but what I ordered was pretty bullet proof.",
"Thanks to the Yelp community, I walked to this Restaurant as I'm visiting Philadelphia. In a word, delicious.\n\nService: I was a party of one, and they could not have been more congenial. I met four of the five sisters that own the restaurant, and even got some family history. At the same time, I never felt like they were hovering. \n\nI ordered the regular iced tea, as sweet tea is generally too sickly sweet for me. Without any prompting from me, they brought me two small cups of the sweet tea and the ginger beer, just so I could taste it. The sweet tea (made with mint they grow themselves) was wonderful, and I switched over to it after that point...\n\nFood: I had plantains (not overdone, with just the right amount of oil and garlic), greens (again, perfect amount of garlic and oil), the low country shrimp and grits (I only stopped eating it so I could have leftovers for the next day), and cornbread (which was good, but nothing to write home about). \n\nInitially I was going to skip dessert, but then it was mentioned that they had just made a sweet potato pie.... I went for it, and I'm glad I did. It came with a small dallop of fresh whipped cream. Devine.\n\nI'm glad I had a decent walk back to where I'm staying, as I certainly packed on some calories. Still, this is a place I would definitely take friends to if I were local.",
"I did not have a good experience at Geechee Girl. The owners are rude to their customers and from what I heard this is a common occurrence. I am a local and talked to quite a few of my neighbors that had similar experiences there. I would not recommend this restaurant.",
"The food is excellent and a good value....people are nice;a real Mt. Airy gem",
"We found Geechee Girl online and we thought we'd try It out. What a pleasant surprise and wonderful dining experience! Geechee Girl turned out to be a best kept secret in Mt Airy.\n\nComfortable atmosphere and we sat by the window. \n\nWe started with their salad and their special sweet potato soup. Light and absolutely delicious! Very unique flavors and quite special. \n\nI had the salmon over black rice and my wife had the special breaded fish. Light, uniquely flavored. Excellent! Even the southern greens were special and delicious.\n\nWe had the blueberry tart and pound cake with ice-cream for dessert. Heaven!\n\nWhat turned out as an experimental outing to try something different turned out to be a fantastic dining experience! We will definitely be back!\n\nHighly recommended! (would say it's between $$ and $$$)",
"It was months ago that we ate here, so I can't remember specifics, but I remember loving it. We were there for brunch and we left satisfied. I also remember the corn bread being massive and good.",
"I found Geechee Girl on Yelp after another restaurant was all booked up. It was cool. The staff were nice enough, but I just expected the food to taste better. It was just ok. Cute place and nice atmosphere, but the food was just ok.",
"Geechee Girl is the restaurant you always dream about having around the corner...it's comfy, the staff is friendly (they really do know your name) and the food (which is cooked to order) is inventive and delicious. While there's lots of hearty food like pulled pork, there's plenty to satisfy vegetarians as well (expecially in appetizers). The chef and owner places an emphasis on using locally grown produce (and meat) so everything is so fresh. Make sure you leave room for dessert....there are so many to choose from."
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"Hands down one of the best Cheesesteaks I've had in years. On my last visit to the area my brother brought me by here for lunch the day before we left. Upon walking in the door you basically see a small no frills establishment. There's a counter where you place your order and then you fill your drink yourself after they pass you a cup and then take a seat at one of the tables in or booths that line the other wall. BTW, the place was spotless.\n\nMy brother and I each ordered a cheesesteak with grilled onions and split a basket of curly fries then grabbed a booth. No less than 10 minutes later our cheesesteaks arrived. They were huge and by huge I mean loaded down with meat. The basket of fries was no slouch either. I could tell by the aroma coming off the sandwich that this meal was going to be finished here, now and that most likely I was going to be taking a nap that afternoon and probably wouldn't want dinner.\n\nThe cheesesteak was delicious and also very well made. Normally a sandwich like this starts to fall apart by the time you're finishing up however there was no grease to this sandwich and the bread held up to the last bite.\n\nI can't wait to come back here and get another sandwich. In fact I'm going to get 2 so I can bring one home back to VA.",
"Don't come unless you plan on staying a while. Four person staff and only one working. Counter person sitting at booth with her phone and watching TV. Three workers behind the counter just standing around and only one person making the sandwiches. Took 25 minutes to make one sandwich. The sandwich was just OK. There are better and more efficient places around the area, especially if you go on your lunch break.",
"Trying onion rings and another small cheese steak. Food is great going to gave to try the Fried Oreo's",
"Good stuff, cheesesteak is good. Fried oreos are pretty banging too. Usually get my fix here when I'm in the area.",
"I was trying to think of a nice place to take my daughter to lunch and remembered I had a groupon to delco steaks. I hadn't been there in a long time and really liked ther sandwiches last time. We arrived at the shop, got waited on right away. My daughter ordered a cheese steak because she said that's what your supposed to eat at a steak/hoagie shop. I ordered the flounder and fries platter. Each under $8.00. They were delivered to our table within 7 minutes piping Hot. I got 2 nice pieces of flounder and fries. The cheeses teak filled the basket. She ordered a side of french fries. Nice size I might add. We will definitely go back soon. It's also nice to get groupon at a discount. Thank you Delco!",
"Delco's Original Steaks & Hoagies is AWESOME. I am a Delco native and this place is about as good as it gets !!! The Cheese steaks are stuffed and plentiful and Hoagies are tasty !!! The rolls are delicious and the parking is great. Don't waste you time at the former gas station place up the road (Enzos). This place ROCKS for take-out !",
"Very lucky to have a high quality cheesesteak nearby. The cheesesteaks are huge and the price is a deal. Very good flavor and great bread.",
"Great steaks and hoagies. Wish they'd not pummel the steak meat (prefer the slices), but good value and taste for the money spent.",
"First time in Chadds Ford for business, so I figured I'd try to find the best cheese steak I could. This place was a absolute homerun! I got the smaller size cheese steak, added onions and mushrooms with banana peppers on the side. Came with fries which were just as good and a pop to wash it down. Not just saying this, but I'd put this right up in the top list of best philly cheese steaks I've ever had.",
"Take it from a lifelong Delco/Philly native, this is a good place to go to get an authentic cheesesteak or hoagie. If you're visiting Longwood Gardens, QVC, or other area attractions - or live nearby and want a good cheesesteak or hoagie you should check them out. \n\nSeating, sports on TV's, good menu. Their roast pork sandwich is good too - not quite as good as Dinic's or John's Roast Pork or Tony Luke's, but good."
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"It's back!!!! Get excited Nola, my favorite downtown Thai restaurant is back.\n\nWe all love living here with our rich history and culture and all. Until our rich history means that the building next door literally collapses in the middle of the night on the Thai restaurant you have come to love and adore. \n\nSingha Thai didn't let that stop them though. After more than a year, they have reopened at a location a few blocks away (in hopefully, a more stable building code environment). \n\nThis is a small operation churning out nice Thai food at a very reasonable price. I'm madly in love the the cashew chicken and would eat it every single day if others weren't so judgmental.\n\nIf you're in a hurry, call ahead 10 minutes before you arrive and they will have the food waiting for you. Super friendly staff that move fast to get you your food.",
"When the facade of a building crashed into Singha it crushed much more than just the restaurant. It also crushed my dreams of Thai spicy cashew chicken. I realize that may sound a little dramatic, but I loved that dish. For the past year I have tried many different versions of that dish, but none came close to Singha. \n\nThe new version of Singha is completely different. The staff appear to be all new and the building does not have the funky charm of the old location. I visited one day right when they opened and was seated with no issue. As my meal continued I saw the restaurant go from half full to completely full with a wait for a table. This all happened in a matter of a few minutes so make sure and come during off peak times.\n\nService was friendly and prompt just like the old location. The only thing I missed was the old staff who would remember that I really did like my food as hot as they could possibly make it. It always takes a few trips before servers at a Thai place accept that you can handle that level of spice, but I am pretty convincing. \n\nThe food was good. Not as good as the original, but my cashew chicken had hints of greatness. I wish it had been a little spicier, but that will come in time. It also seemed as if the sauce was not as rich as the old version, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it.\n\nThe entire meal took under 30 minutes which was impressive considering how busy they got after I was seated. Street parking was a pain, but that won't keep me away.\n\nIf you miss Singha, just want some Thai food and you've only got a brief time, head to Singha.",
"Had the pad thai with tofu and chicken. Taste was good, nothing out of this world, but still pretty solid. I would not hesistate to recommend the place as a quick, decent, thai place for lunch or dinner.",
"Best meal I've eaten in a very long time. Ordered Basil Chicken and Tom Kai soup and they verified both were Gluten Free for me. I wish I could have found this before today. I'd have eaten here multiple times the last few days while in town.",
"ITS BACK! Im so happy Singha opened back up (in a new location). The old place came to a pretty dramatic end when renovations on a building nearby collapsed on to their building, thankfully at night when no one was in the restaurant. All downtown workers that day went to work a little sadder knowing that our beloved Singha was no more. \nNow its back! New location, same good food. Is it out-of-this-world awesome Thai? No. But its pretty darn good, and its a nice change from salads and sandwiches for lunch. Their pad thai is really good, and they are pretty flexible about changing up their dishes for dietary accommodations... I dont like meat they are cool with subbing in tofu or shrimp for most meals. \nThey also do catering for lunch meetings. Ive used them several times and the food was delivered on time and correctly. Yay Singha!",
"- The service was very good. Polite, courteous, friendly\n\nThe food was average at best:\n\n- The Tom Kha soup with chicken was frothy. Almost like they heated it up with one of those steam machines at starbucks. The broth was too sweet and there wasn't enough substance\n\n- My Pad Kee Mao was similar. Lots of noodles. Not much else, including the sauce. It didn't look like any Pad Keo Mao I've ever had. I asked for it spicy and it appears the only type of sauce they put on it was the hot oil. \n\n- The sweet sticky rice was pretty good. No mango, but the custard was decent\n\nI hate to ding places, but there must be something about this space (Isis used to be here) and sub-par food.",
"Glad we found this family run Thai place! Authentic and tasty and if you speak Thai, the owner will cook some nice off-the-menu specialties for you ;-) We had Papaya Salad (made with crab), Basil Scallops (chef specialty) and Mixed Seafood Tom Yum Soup. Everything was hot, fresh and delicious!",
"The food here is decent, nothing special but it passes. Make sure you ask for anything you order spicy if you like spicy thai food, as their regular is not spicy at all. 3 stars for good service and a great location, but average food.",
"This is my favorite place to eat Thai food. The owners and staff are all very friendly and nice. They treat me like family when I am there to eat. \n\nEverything I have had to eat is delicious, and I'm trying to get something new each time!\n\nWill keep going back! Need to try the whole menu!!",
"Love this place- been looking for it since it moved- very consistent, you always know that your order is very well prepared- one of the best Thai spots in NOLA"
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"Just so happened that we walked in on opening day and were pleasantly surprised. The staff was very excited to be open and were welcoming and eager to help in any way they could. They offered menu suggestions and enjoyed chatting and finding out how we ended up there. The Pho was delicious and portion sizes were great. The atmosphere was fun and clean. Overall a great lunch experience.",
"I got takeout for dinner , sweet and sour chicken it was made fresh and tasted great . I will dine in with friends next time ..",
"My friend and I grab a bowl of pho at least once a week. I absolutely love pho and Ive been to many different pho restaurants around this area. Our usual spot was closed and I remembered passing by this place the day before so we decided to give it a try.\n\nI gave this place 3 stars for a couple of reasons. \nI ordered the pho tai( rare eye round steak). And also pad kee mao with beef for takeout.\n1. The broth was very good, hearty. They only have one size which is fine as long as the size is decent. The bowl size is large with a lot of broth. But both my friend and I said there was not enough noodles to accommodate the size of the bowl and the price. \n2. Price was $9.99 for the bowl of pho which is a little higher as compared to other pho places around the area. And like I said, for the price, our stomachs were not full like we usually would be. \n3. The rare eye round steak was nice and tender, but when I started mixing the noodles into the broth, I counted roughly 5 pieces of meat, and they were also cut in half of the regular sizes of meat.\n4. I ordered pad kee mao for takeout, when I got home I saw they put in the order as pad thai. That was my mistake for not checking before leaving the restaurant. In regards to the pad thai, the noodles were very dry and stuck together in chunks. Plenty of meat but the flavors did not blend in together. Also reading back to the menu, there were no carrots, lime or peanuts included. Very unimpressed with this dish. \n \nI will say the place is very clean, and spacious; I think they just opened. Customer service was great, and the servers went out of their way several times to see if we needed anything. \nI may give it another try, just hope their other dishes are a little better!",
"This restaurant was great. My friend ordered from the wok selections of shrimp with vegetables. It was a good portion of vegetables and shrimp. It looked so good I might order that the next time. I try to avoid carbs so I ixnay noodles or rice. They had me covered with the the menu order of shrimp and papaya salad. Most pho restaurants only bring out a small cup of fish sauce. But here you have a full bottle on every table. I love fish sauce on papaya salad and a generous splash of sriracha for extra zing. By the way, the salad was huge. Feeling happy about the meal and already envisioning a repeat meal at Pho 9..",
"Good service, good environment. \nGonna coming back again\nI got noodle soup today and it is huge... \nLove this place and will bring fris come here next time",
"Got #31 (phô with rare beef) to go and it was SO good. It was ready in 5 minutes, the owner and server were really nice and helpful. I had enough for leftovers too. They're new too, free spring rolls when dining in. I'll be back!",
"Came in today with my 2 friends to try out this place . Was surprised when they brought out a dish of 3 spring rolls for free. Pho tastes wonderful. Definitely come back!",
"Friendly service and a clean atmosphere. Our food was tasty and the veggies were fresh. They are giving complementary veggie spring roll starters, perhaps because the restaurant is new. I hope this continues! We would come back; but mostly because it is close to home.",
"Didn't try the Phò but the lemongrass chicken salad and chicken satay app were good. Generous portions, friendly staff, and well priced. Would give it a whirl if you're in the neighborhood. Hopefully they can keep it up. Look forward to trying a Phò next time.",
"Came in for lunch with my wife. The service was fast and very friendly. The pho was great too. Huge portions! We'll definitely be back."
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"Tried their Biscoff latte today. It's made with real Biscoff cookie butter! It was creamy and delicious. I would have preferred it a little stronger but next time I'll just ask for an extra espresso shot in it. Definitely coming back to try a crepe sometime soon",
"Amazing little spot! We need this in Reno.... European products, everything is quality and house made when possible. I love their Aloha crepe! Ham, cheese, and fresh pineapple (not canned). So yummy.... And they offer Sriracha ranch or chipotle ranch, house made of course. \nAlso, the apple pie crepe was to die for! Amazing coffee too... Organic espresso drinks. The house specialty is a biscoff (cookie butter) latte....so delicious. It's great cuz it's right by Costco which I frequent... And the owners are so friendly! Love this place!",
"New and yummy! We were going to Costo for shopping and wanted coffee. Looked over and saw this place so we thought we would try it. I had a white chocolate mocha with almond milk. So good! Best I've had in town. We also got their special of the day the Caprese crepe. Crepe was light and delicious and stuffed with fresh mozzarella and basil I watched her pick off the plant. Staff was so friendly and accommodating. I think I've found my new coffee shop!",
"New to town, AMAZING service ! Super friendly and DELICIOUS definitely coming back and spreading the word !",
"I went in there with my Daughter & her Friend, and ordered a Large Black Coffee to Go. I was impressed with the Decor. I will return. When I told them that I'd give them a 5 Star Rating, They gave me a free Biscotti.\nThey've Earned it.",
"Great new coffee hangout!!!! Waiting to get into Costco, & ended up staying longer for a delicious \"special\" crepe!! Latte's were perfect!! Great staff!!! New go to place for us!!",
"Finally had a chance to try this place out with my 2 year old son. He was cranky and tired when we arrived but after the pleasant and fast service he cheered right up. We had a savory crepe with chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, cheese and fresh basil. It was huge and delicious. So glad for the large portion because he gobbled it right up and there was enough for me too. He's super picky so I'm glad he enjoyed it - will definitely return for more. I couldn't resist ordering a sweet crepe too. I enjoyed a bit during my kiddos nap and saved him some too. Will have to try an espresso drink next time too. They have a nice assortment.",
"I am in town visiting for my birthday and I was craving birthday crepes, so I went on yelp to find places in Reno and this place popped up. So glad we decided to go here. The crepes were amazing. We spilt a savory and a sweet one. They were huge, delicious, and a good price! Also the ladies were super friendly and kind. \n\nThere were lots of crepes on the menu to choose from. They also had a lot of lattes and mochas to choose from. \n\nWe are only here for a few days, but are already planning to go back!",
"I have nothing but great things to say about this place! This is the only place in Reno that has legitimate crepes. \nThe owners Dewey and Yana are so friendly and attentive. This is a great local spot that I could recommend to anyone looking for a tasty breakfast, brunch, or even just to destroy some crepe cravings. Aside from crepes, the coffee and lattes are always delicious. If you haven't been here already, do yourself a favor and check it out.",
"Best crepes in Reno by a long shot! This was our first visit, I got the PBJ and my husband got the S'Mores. It was all incredible! I love that I got to pick raspberry jam instead of grape! Honestly everything sounded great, make sure to check out their specials when you get there too. I've tried other places in town--Crepe Cafe, the food trucks that do it, Josef's Vienna--they all pale in comparison. It was so delicious I wanted to go back for lunch. And so affordable, my crepe was $5! And it was a generous serving too, my husband had to finish it for me. Additionally, their coffee is great. He got a white mocha, and it tasted like real chocolate instead of a syrup, and my triple cappuccino was also fantastic. To put the cherry on top of it all, the staff there was very friendly and seemed like genuinely nice people. I'll be back every Sunday!"
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"Great local Japanese take-out or dine-in (BYOB). Their sushi is fresh-rolled and delicious. Every item I've ordered has been excellent! The dining area is small and not intimate. They do have a sushi bar, although I've never dined in. The staff are friendly and service is fast.",
"I eat from here at least once every other week. This sushi here is the best in the area, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious wether you dine in or take out. I've had nothing but positive experiences here.",
"Great sushi! Some of the best in South Jersey, in fact!\n\nMy friends and I come here all the time when I am home. It is such a cute, little place to enjoy sushi and a bottle of saki (BYOB). It is never crowded, the food is fresh and the prices are reasonable. You can sit at the bar and watch as your sushi is made, or you can sit at table. \n\nBesides sushi, they also serve standard japanese fair (teriyaki, katsu, tempura, goyas, etc.), which is also very good. Another perk, is that although it is a sushi restaurant, it never smells fishy like most tend to, which is a sign that they use only the freshest ingredients and keep the place well cleaned.",
"Matsuya used to be called Akira, and although the name changed, I haven't been able to detect any differences. As such, this might be cheating, but I'm just going to go ahead and copy/paste my review of the original restaurant, which now comes up as CLOSED.\n\n*****\nA coworker and I went to Akira for lunch today. We each ordered a bento box, which included miso soup, a choice of entree (chicken teriyaki for her, shrimp teriyaki for me), white rice, a salad with ginger dressing, a California roll and two shaomai. Boxes were $8.95 each, which I think was a great deal for the amount of food. (Except weirdly, I only got 3 shrimp. Is shrimp that much more expensive than chicken? Because my friend got a pretty decent sized piece...) Though I thought the food was good, not great, I did really enjoy my meal. It was speedy enough for us to get in and out in about 35 minutes, it was hot, it was filling. Despite the skimp on the shrimp, I will definitely go back.\n\nUpdate: The last couple times we went in on our lunch break, we called in our orders ahead of time, and our food was waiting on the table for us when we got there. Also, I just found out today that they deliver for orders over $10. Two great strategies for fitting in some sushi during a time-limited lunch!\n\n*****\nAnnnnd another update with some new information: Since my original reviews, I have experienced a lot of sushi in the SoJo area. Matsuya definitely isn't my favorite (that distinction goes to Oh Yoko), but it's still probably the best in Mt. Laurel and still a solid lunch spot.",
"Sushi was really fresh and prices are really good for what they have to offer. Their sushi sashimi platter for 2 is HUGE and they were willing to change fishes based on your preferences. We were so full we couldn't even finish the platter.\n\nThey offered free appetizer (had free edamame as well calamari before). Service was also really friendly. They offer free hot tea (some places are charging now) and the place is BYOB. I highly recommend you give it a try.",
"Their sushi is great,but this is the best place to eat salmon teriyaki.its not over cooked or dry like the one i had at Kabuki in cherry hill.",
"I would first start off by saying this place does not deserve 5 stars by ANYONE....! We read the reviews online and thought \"wow great! This place will be amazing\" Not even close... I just want to know where these people that wrote these so called \"great reviews\" at...? McDonald's on the regular...? This place was a joke... I never get online after I eat somewhere to write a review! But after reading all these great reviews I have to be someone with good taste to warn others with good taste and tell them the truth! The wait staff was also a joke! Our waitress was a complete \"you know what\", lets just say we asked her for something and her response was \"WHAT..\" in a very rude tone... The food was very plain and not wonderful at all.... Bathroom was dirty with cobwebs and dirty walls... I would never eat here again and NEVER recommend it to ANYONE!",
"I think they recently changed chefs. The three star rating is an average. It would be 5 stars for the old food and 1 for the new food. All of the rolls taste different and the tartar is awful now. They have even changed their coupons. This used to be my go-to sushi place but I may have to find a new one.",
"Very friendly staff, delicious sushi. Good selection for and accomodating to vegetarians. Seating is a little sparse/odd.",
"Laat Saturday my son and I were looking for something different to eat. He quickly said Japanese/Sushi. So I came to Yelp and we placed an order for pick up. My son had the Akira roll and I had the Godzilla roll. OMG! it was good. What sealed the deal for me was the sesame dressing for the salad. I have eaten at many Japanese restaurants and this dressing was the best ever. It may be a 20 minute drive to pick up dinner, but well worth it."
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"Wonderful Indian food on Santa Barbara's State Street. Family run, friendly and kind people. Fresh, clean food. Fast service. Doesn't look like much from outside, not fancy, but the food is fabulous. MUST GET: chicken tikka masala. The sauce is amazing, so spoon in generously over your rice and enjoy! I especially love the vegetable pakoras and samosas - but if you're sharing, get more than one, no one will want to part with them once they start! A lovely gem in SB. Once you taste that masala, you'll be back...!",
"Pretty good. The service was attentive and thourough. The food was pretty tasty too... the sauces seemed a bit watery to me, but maybe that's cause I don't eat enough indian food to know what consistency it's supposed to be... either way it was very delightful.\n\nIt also does help that this restaurant is in Santa Barbara... One of the most beautiful cities in nation... \n\nOH! Make sure you try the Strawberry Lassi... It's like a smoothie - SO GOOD.",
"Delicious, fresh, well-prepared food at a reasonable price. My friends and I stumbled upon this restaurant while on a weekend trip to SB and thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. We had passed some other restaurants that were either too busy, too dead, too expensive, or too Italian (we had reservations for the following night at Ca' Dario), and we ended up being very happy that we held out for and chose Spice Avenue. I plan to return to this restaurant next time I'm in SB!\n\nMy one issue -- the naan was kind of greasy -- but it didn't bother me enough to dock any stars!\n\nAlso, don't freak out when the food comes out in little bowls that don't look like they hold much...I was worried we hadn't ordered enough, but after we had each had more than one helping of each dish, there was still food left over!",
"While in Santa Barbara this past weekeend, my friends and I were looking for a good place to eat. We had reservations the next night but hadn't done much research otherwise. We strolled State Street and were denied at one restaurant as they had no openings and another seemed too dead to risk eating there! We stumbled upon Spice Avenue and saw some people in there and gave it a try. DELICIOUS! Spicy but fresh, not greasy. We ordered three dishes and thought it looked a little small but they were like neverending dishes! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal!",
"A mixed experience. This restaurant located on trendy State Street has a nice visual appeal when you first see it. The back half is indoor seating and in the front half is open air exposed, sort of like a covered courtyard that faces the street. For colder nights, there are heaters for the front area, but unless you are close enough, you may find it a bit chilly as my kids discovered, and they started migrating to hanging out under a nearby umbrella heater during the overly long wait for our food to arrive. \n\nThe menu, which is just plain printed computer produced paper sheets encased in clear plastic covers with no graphics was lacking much detail, unprofessional looking and did not have the appropriate visual appeal for an upscale restaurant experience. An even further detraction was the statement emblazed on the top front of the menu that stated you must order your food all at the same time upfront and that additional orders would not be accommodated in no ambiguous terms. This clearly sets the tone that service level is secondary to their desires of how they think patrons should behave. It's almost embarrassing to see such attitudes displayed on the menu and clearly they don't understand that they are in a service business where accommodating patrons is what sets you apart from the stiff competition. \n\nThe food choices are your basic typical Indian fare and they do not have anything particularly innovative or creative. The food, when it finally did arrive after a long wait was tasty and well prepared, but the experience was marred by the somewhat inattentive service up to that point. The pricing is on the expensive side for typical Indian restaurants, but given the high rents that I assume come with the location, is not outrageous. \n\nOverall this place has a lot of positive elements but a few key flaws detracts, which is unfortunate.",
"It's not bad. Their spinachy tofu goop is fantastic! Remember this, Indian buffets are always good for the price. This place is no exception. I didn't feel that great afterwards though. I wouldn't go back if I could find a place that did the green goop as good as Spice Ave.",
"I miss Spice Ave so much!\nThe lunch buffet is awesome!\nThe staff is friendly and great. \nI used to come here once a week.",
"After an exhausting two weeks of volunteering at the SBIFF, we got to closing night and a fellow volunteer suggested Spice Avenue after our shift. I had never been there before but I love Indian food so I was willing to give it a try. I ordered the tikka masala and naan. Both were delicious.",
"I tried Spice Avenue solely because of the reviews written here on Yelp. I tried the lunch buffet and thoroughly enjoyed every item I had. The chicken tikka masala was excellent and tasted delicious with the naan. The service was really impressive as well. I drink SO MUCH water during meals and my glass never went empty. They were friendly, prompt, and overall very helpful. The only complaint I have is the number of items offered with the buffet. I wish there could've been 4-5 more items to try because I thought the selection was rather small. Overall, I'd definitely go back.",
"I am not usually a fan of Indian food, but my husband is and really wanted to go here. It's literally spice avenue, when you walk by it outside you can smell all the spices. Inside was very quiet and not busy at all, I think there were a total of 4 tables inside and outside. The food was good, I don't remember what we had, but I liked everything that was mild. We had a good dinner after hours walking in Santa Barbara."
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"Let's get it said and out of the way....\n\nNever try a Filet, no matter how good it may sound.\n\nThe appetizer Trio, is not bad, you choose three from a good variety ( remember we are at the Olive Garden ). I like the Clam Stuffed Mushrooms and the Fried Zucchini is okay. So I go twice Clam Stuffed Mushrooms and once Zucchini.\n\nEndless Salad is soaked in a lousy, un-herbed, vinegar loaded Italian Dressing. \n\nPasta Dishes are fair.\n\nThe Shrimp Toast Appetizer, which is fairly new, is good, but expensive and easy to make at home, tenfold for what you pay for it here. Being honest.\n\nSimple food. Nothing special.\n\nManager's don't care, servers don't care. I don't care!",
"unlimited salad, bread and sometimes, pasta - that's all you need but still order entree and get them to go. the only thing i don't like is the garlic bread stick. i like the biscuit at red lobster better. my one favorite food is the zuppa. they are delicious. i ask 2-3 bowls. remember, it's unlimited refull with your entree. now, that's a deal!",
"Good food, decent prices. Good environment for groups. Endless salad/bread is nice.",
"Is it because I've become accustomed to authentic Italian food as opposed to sub-par Italian-American chain cuisine? Its like Chuckie Cheese's pizza to me: Just not the same as when I was young and didn't know any better.\n\nWhether its because their service has sucked during my last 2 visits or their food just lacks any real flavor besides the salt on their breadsticks and mostly butter in their alfredo sauce, I refuse to go unless someone else is treating. This restaurant is meant only for those who settle for low quality and large quantity (unlimited breadsticks, soup, salad and sometimes pasta if you ordered the unlimited pasta dish).\n\nAn upside, is that their Pasta e Fagioli soup is delicious and the decor is always pleasant and Italian-looking enough.\n\nIf you do get dragged in there, just never tell a waitress that you are not hungry because she may later on spill salad your direction (not that you even wanted any) and won't bother to brush it off your seat, lap or bother to replace the iced lemon water with crouton now in it.",
"We met my boyfriend's family at Olive Garden to celebrate his father's birthday. Let me preface my review by saying that we were very skeptical of Olive Garden, and in fact, often wondered why anyone in Philly would ever choose to visit Olive Garden when there were so many other authentic Italian restaurants around. Now, I guess that isn't exactly the case with the suburbs, but I digress. \n\nWe arrived and were surprised to find the place packed on a Sunday evening. We ordered Sam Adams seasonal on draft and ordered a minestrone soup to start off with. The soup was hearty and delicious and was well seasoned - not bland at all. The waitress then dropped off the complimentary bottomless salad and garlic bread sticks - the bread sticks were decent, the salad- ok, but gets extra points for including Italian hot peppers. \n\nI ordered the eggplant Parmesan and pasta with marinara sauce and my boyfriend ordered the Capellini Pomodoro - Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil tossed with capellini. To our surprise, both dishes were palatable - . The pasta was cooked al dente, the sauce not too sweet or tart, and the eggplant- breaded and fried, had no hint of bitterness. \n\nThe service, while it got the job done, was somewhat forced (perhaps due to the inexperience or indifference of our server??). \n\nI must also mention that as it was my boyfriend's father's birthday, we had ordered a cake for him, expecting the staff to come out singing happy birthday. When the cake came out and our server lit the candle at our table, it was a bit disappointing...she explained that they were no longer allowed to sing happy birthday to customers. This seemed to defeat the purpose of getting the cake in the first place, but regardless - I was again surprised that the cake was quite tasty (and I don't normally like chocolate cake). \n\nOverall, Olive Garden was alright. I probably won't be taking a trip to Langhorne to have dinner here anytime soon, but in the future, at least I'll know what to expect.",
"We have come here many times over and never had any problems other then it being too busy and we had to wait for a while. The food has always been fresh and decent for a chain restaurant. How can you not like the endless salad and bread sticks? :-) I've ordered the Tuscany Steak plenty of times and it has always been good. The one time it was over cooked but they took care of it right away. Depending on the waiter or waitress, sometimes they can be too pushy trying to get you to add this or that to your meal. Obviously their job but some get a little too extreme to the point that it is more annoying then anything else. Other then that, I would recommend coming here. It's way better then Macaroni Grill.",
"Let's be clear, folks. I don't give Olive Garden 5 stars in the sense of Four Seasons or La Famiglia. If you want haute cuisine, fagettabouitit! It's a chain! And I found it does an outstanding job for this type of establishment.\nThe food was basic but quite good. Very reasonable pricing. A free sample of wine. \nThe young staff members are polite and efficient.\nI went for a late lunch and the place was nearly full. There can be a wait for dinner.\nNote that unless you want a huge meal, you can ask for the lunch menu even at dinner for an inexpensive but still hearty meal with bread and salad for the entree price.",
"Why people flock to these sub-par, overmarketed, lame tasteless places I will never know. But looking around me I saw what was not exactly a discerning bunch-looked like a Weight Watchers meeting as well. The service was a joke. The food had no flavor, was fake, pre-fab, faux, like the decor. My husband had a gift card, or I would never have set foot in there, as I loathe chains,fast food, and cow-like people. Any future gift card (NO!) will be given away, we both agreed on that. This time my instincts were right. Never again, even for free. There are too many real Italian places to eat to bother with this.",
"There are MANY unfavorable issues with this particular OG.\nFirst, the service is really very very bad. Of the 3 times there, 3 times I've had to get up to find the waiter for anything from silverware, napkins, etc., to the check. Everything. Secondly, the wait for the food was 45 minutes and then it was not what I ordered. Thirdly, the floor had more food on it than what was on my plate, I think. Table and chairs had food and grease on the seats. Heave knows when the last time the back and arms of the chairs were cleaned......imagine the germs from all the people who have touched it.\nI will never EVER go back there again. I'd rather eat at McDonald's.",
"Olive Garden - ah yes - Faux-talian.\nWent here for a nice lunch (this is as good as an OG can get IMO) with 2 friends.\nOne had the \"tour of Italy\", the other had the stuffed Chicken Marsala which looked entirely too cheesey for me to attempt eating.\n\nI played it safe and ordered the shrimp scampi app over pasta instead of crositini.\n\nThe portion was HUGE and that was more than enough.\n\nSalty breadstcks and overly dressed iceberg salad came free (as it always does at OG.\n\nNot a holy grail - but a \"safe' choice when you are in the area."
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"This place Rocks... Went to the grand opening event Saturday night. Absolutely loved the place. The interior design is outstanding with wonderful lighting. They did it great. Really interesting large bar that seats about 30+. the bar is made from stainless steel. Large screen TV's are hung above and do not ruin the appearance at all. 35 beers on tap and another 40-50 by the bottle so something for everyone. The downer is an all Italian wine list but plenty to chose from you just need to taste a few first and get help with it. The cocktail list is creative and fantastic. Interesting incredients and names we all ordered two and tried each others..simply great here. The food is top notch. We started with a few apps and were not impressed. the tuna was way over spiced, kale caesar salad was good, the fried lobster cakes, and the beet salad was the best of the four. but Basso really shined when we ordered entrees. The burger and fries was outstanding, i really mean outstanding better than 5 star burger. The fries were perfectly cooked and just the right amount of crisp. The pasta was way better than Pastaria. I mean it so fresh and tasty with really great stuff. The pizza was over the top good. Really different offerings again for different tastes. The Veggie sides are fantastic. We ordered the califlower, brussel sprouts and swiss chard, all were so outstanding we ordered more of each. You could make a meal of these veggies for sure. The desserts were above average but nothing to brag about. Baby donuts in cream sauce and a tiramasu in a jar were well done but not worth a special trip. All in all this place rocks. The price for everything was affordable and most items were under 16 bucks. Conveniently located for visits to and from downtown we will visit often. We believe that Basso will become a hot spot for the time to come. As an added bonus we stopped in the Restaurant upstair on our way out for an American glass of wine. That place was hopping on a late Saturday night with a wonderful wine list.",
"I usually eat at a restaurant a good number of time before reviewing it (minimum 3 trips). Tonight I am writing this review after a chance encounter at the opening night of Basso. \n\nBasso is situated in the basement of the Cheshire in what the waiter told me was formerly the \"crown room\" or banquette space. Aside from the floor which appeared original, it was obvious that there was a great deal of attention and expense put into the renovation of Basso. To me, the space is more Gastro Pub than Tuscan Bistro. The wide winding staircase takes you down to the basement level where you are greeted my the hostess station. In front of the stairs are a few large family style tables that overlook the VERY open kitchen. 75% of Basso is situated right of the stairs and features a large rectangular bar surrounded by high top tables and a combination of booths/banquettes. The decor is rustic and set the mood for a great evening. Additionally there are a few lounge and couch areas that look perfect for enjoying your favorite cocktail or wine. \n\nAs for the food, unfortunately I had already eaten before deciding to come to Basso (we were driving home, saw the sign, and had to stop). I asked the waiter what the best representation of Basso would be in a small 2 or 3 plate tasting. He gave us a hand full of options and as the first cocktail was drawing to an end we decided on the Lobster appetizer and Rocka Feller pizza. The lobster was served as deep fried balls over a dollop of tarragon aioli. The texture of was perfect with, Crispy outside and moist center. There was a nice balance of filling and lobster, the dish was enjoyable by itself but the aioli certainly took it up a notch. The Rocka Feller pizza was certainly more adventurous than the lobster, and in my opinion the chef's risk paid off well. This was a nice sized white pie that featured a ricotta/oyster nage, spinach, lemon, and pancetta, as a charcuterie fiend it wouldn't hurt to add a little more belly on this pie ;-)... Both dishes were executed very well, they were a good balance of traditional preparations with modern twists. \n\nTwo knocks on Basso... Loud music and overlap in the service of our dishes (it's tricky to fit water, cocktails, appetizer, pizza, and individual plates on a single pub table). Also we arrived after 9 when open seating when into affect which could been factored into the noise level. \n\nAll in all, I am looking forward to watching to growth of Basso. But wow, what an impression they made on opening night!",
"The one star may be a slight misnomer, but really it was one of the staff that soured my whole experience and why I won't go back. Here's my experience, went there with friends for dinner, the food was good, the calamari is definitely worth getting, the pizza was good, not knock me down wow this is great, but not bad, Good Pie is much better. The service from our waitress was good seeing they just opened and were beyond packed. If the night ended there, I would be somewhat of a fan and come back, but it didn't. We moved to the bar, the service at the bar was painful and that's being nice. long waits for drinks, My first round I get a beer, I should have stayed with that. Everyone was talking about these signature cocktails on the menus, so I decide to order one. When I finally got a bartender's attention and ordered one of the featured, signature drinks, I was told \"Can you order something simpler to make?\" I was caught off guard and said \"Excuse me?\" The bartender repeated \"Can you pick something simpler to make? We have a lot of people waiting for drinks\" My response was \"I've been patiently waiting for my drink , but no, never mind, I'm done\" and started to walk away. The bartender started to walk up the bar saying \"No, no, I'll make you something!\" I just said \"Don't worry about it and walked away.\" I understand they are a new bar, new staff but for the love of all things bar associated, if you have signature cocktails, make sure they are simple enough to make when you are slammed! That's the first cardinal rule of owning a bar and training your staff! It wasn't like I ordered some exotic drink I made up and was demanding, the staff in theory has been trained on how to make them and it shouldn't be a problem, otherwise why promote them? Also, I've been at bars when they've been slammed and been told, it will be a bit before I can get you your mixed drink, in which case I switch and order a beer. I've never been told \"Pick something simpler to make.\" Instead of giving them my money, I took it with me and will spend it elsewhere, their loss is my gain. Hopefully they can improve their service otherwise they are going to have a rocky road ahead of them.",
"We wanted to check out Basso, mainly on the strength of it's partner upstairs, the Restaurant. Being the second day officially open, things weren't as smooth as I might have liked. Getting seated was more of an ordeal than it needed to be. The atmosphere was enjoyable, although I agree with the other review that said it was a little loud, you can tell lot$ of time and energy went into making this a comfortable place to be. The open kitchen is fun, and the big tables look fun for a party. Lots of draft beer selection, but I wish the wine list was a little more accessible. \n\nFoodwise, we order the ribs, lobster arancini, and calamari to start. The lobster and calamari were delicious, with good sized portions as well. St Louis has probably spoiled me for BBQ. The pizzas were a little undercooked and/or overtopped. Cooking them in a woodfired oven earns them a pass, but I think a more thin, italian style pizza might be the ticket. The burger was good, but unremarkable. \n\nI will definitely come back, with high expectations!",
"We ordered a pasta dish, which, while tasty, was lacking in portion. There's a full or personal size dish. We split a full size, and thought the waiter had made a mistake, as the portion looked to be personal size. As a result, we had to order a second helping. The waiter charged us the same as a personal size. The regular size pasta dish is $16, the personal was $10. Therefore, we paid $26 for the two portions, and we were still hungry when we left. We are not very big eaters, either.",
"I went to Basso with my sweetie, Vince, and of course he was the one who visited there first for business. He came and told me that the Cheshire has changed and it looked better and I \"just gotta go see\". Well all I can remember is going to Dewey Middle down the street and on the days we felt like walking home, would offset our journey to run up in the \"dungeon and drangons\" hotel inn called the Cheshire. Okay, so this is what I remembered. So just imagined how I looked at him when he said lets go because I will like it. Hmmm.....Well I went and checked not only the Cheshire out, but but they had a couple new restaurants and then the Basso. You have to go on the other side and down some steps (I thought this was cool, sorry). Once we got down the stairs (will be hard to do if you have 5 inch heels and wet outside ladies), I came to a very nice place! Wow is all I can say! They have really worked hard to improved and update the place. Now upstairs was what Vince calls \"phoo-phoo\" when things are a bit more upscale than us being in our normal \"relaxed\" atmosphere. LOL.\n\nWell, this place was relaxed. Nice and diverse, friendly and attentive staff, the music was cool, and the drinks were good! One thing that I really like that they have...drum roll.....purse hooks at the bar!! Sorry, but this is a pet peeve of mines because I like to have my purse in front of me and not on someone's floor or chair. Also, the bard was padded, which kept me from banging my knees (yes, I'm tall). All in all, the places was cool and cozy! All type of groups were there and it puts me in mind of a \"first date\" type place as well. Oh, and because I haven't tasted the food yet, and the fact that sitting at the bar trying to watch the flat screens is difficult because of how they have it hanging . Almost have to lean back and hold your head at an angle to look up and see it. Other than that, we will definitely go back. Food looked and smelled good.....",
"The ambiance here is unlike any other in St. Louis--trendy, sleek, yet cozy at the same time. I think I may have uncovered a new gem in the St. Louis area...and lucky for me it's extremely close to where I live so I am sure I will be a new regular. In the few weeks they have been open, I have already been in on three occasions. I still have yet to sit by their warm fireplace because it's taken every time I've come in! \n\nDuring my first visit on a Thursday night, I sat at the bar with some friends and the restaurant was PACKED! Bartenders were friendly, helpful and drinks were made very quickly. Lots of beers with several on tap as well as a fairly extensive wine list and a fair signature cocktail list. \n\n2nd time I was here I dined with several friends for my birthday. Server was a step above mediocre. It bothered me that he couldn't answer my question about what he recommended on the menu, but instead started to ramble on about wine pairings...when I had already ordered a beer. He did redeem himself by the end of the dining experience by getting us a round of Birthday Cake shots. To note, he was never unfriendly, but maybe just not fully trained. The hostess during this dining experience was exceptionally friendly and courteous. Her name was Alexandria, I believe, and checked on us a couple of times throughout the meal to see if we needed anything and whenever a new guest arrived she was prompt to give my guest a menu. She also helped my friend who had baked me surprise cupcakes by carrying the cupcakes into the restaurant through the back entrance so that I wouldn't see them and helped buss the table once we were finished. As for the food, the Donald and Margherita pizzas were great, as were the cheese plate and side dishes that my friends and I shared. My friend didn't like her burger though. Open kitchen = very cool. \n\nThe third experience I had was last night where I also sat and grabbed a drink at the bar with my friend who was in town--she wanted to check out a new place in St. Louis and I told her I knew just the place. The bartender's name was Devin and was extremely sweet, knowledgeable, and helpful and let us sample a couple of wines and beers to match our tastes. She was excellent. \n\nOverall a very good experience in my first three visits!",
"Well, I saw that this place had opened for dinner and was very excited about the menu, the decor. Made reservations for myself and a friend. Valet the car, get inside to the hosts stand, told them we had reservations, and were getting seated at a table. The hostess, takes us to a high-top table, which I'm not a fan of really, but was really wobbly, which it's a new restaurant so I was a bit confused. We asked, is it possible to have a booth or lower table, which there were at least six. She proceeded to get an attitude and said, \"Well, those are only for reservations.\" I told her we did have reservations. Oh, well I mean for parties bigger than just two. Needless to say, it rubbed us the wrong way. We left, went upstairs to The Restaurant at the Cheshire. Definitely GO THERE!! Much nicer decor, took us without reservation right away, no attitude, and the food was awesome!! Sorry, Basso, employee revues need to happen already.",
"This place is awesome! The renovation is unbelievable. From the moment I was greeted I knew that this was going to be a great experience. Our cocktails were tasty and the food was even better. My friend and I tried the tuna, ribs, and kale caesar. Our food came out promptly and with a smile. We will definitely be back.",
"Went to Basso for drinks with co-workers. We somehow were lucky enough to obtain a secluded lil section of couches back towards the kitchen. The decorations and ambiance were sleek and modern, yet comfortable and homey. \n\nIn addition to the delicious cocktail I enjoyed two of (I can't recall the name but it was lemoncello with hints of lavender and honey), we tried the garlic-rosemary monkey bread and the brussel sprouts. I had never had brussel sprouts before and they previously grossed me out but Basso made me a believer! These were some superbly seasoned veggies!\n\nThe service was also good. Our waitress was attentive. \n\nI will definitely be back!"
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"A good Greek/Italian restaurant reminiscent of the ones in west Pasco. The Greek salad is awesome, with homemade dressing that they bring to your table in a squeeze bottle so you can dress your salad to your liking. I have had the vegetarian grinder, which was on good toasty bread, the baked ziti which was excellent, and a cheese pita pizza. Everything is freshly prepared. \n\nThe only drawback is the service, which has been kind of slow the last few times I was there for lunch. Otherwise, a great place to eat.",
"Whenever my husband and I are in the Land O Lakes area, this is our to go spot. \nService is friendly and the food is great.",
"Good Italian restaurant - I ordered the Greek salad and pizza. I also wanted to try the garlic rolls and they were good too. Everything was delicious plus we had a nice waitress. I will be returning to try other menu items.",
"While I thought the food was good, the service could have been much better. We had to make a couple corrections to our orders, our water glasses were never offered a refill after sitting empty for quite a while, and upon paying for the meal I wasn't greeted with a smile, or friendly have a nice day. I go out to eat and want to eat good food, but also appreciate good hospitality.",
"Excellent gluten free pizza!",
"I went with my parents, sister, and my boyfriend and we got the White Cheese pizza, which was super cheesy and fresh tasting. Huge pizza, we still have leftovers.\n\nI love their Greek Salad, it has ham, tomatoes, olives, feta, onions, tossed in a great dressing, the potato salad is a great addition.\n\nFor dessert we had some canolis, whats best then a pastry filled with cream, topped with powder sugar and chocolate chips! \n\nService isn't always great, hit or miss, but the food outweighs that.",
"The food is a great value for the price and makes up for what the Villa lacks in ambiance. Good place for a quick bite!",
"My wife and I ate lunch yesterday @ Pizza Villa. My wife loves their Greek Salad and one of their Chicken with noodles and white sauce (sorry not sure what it is called).\nI have had their pizza several times in the past, good but i think West Shore is a alittle better. The have a pasta special several times a week for 5 or 6 bucks. It is a large serving and always tastes great.",
"Pizza Villa is a \"Greektalian\" restaurant, with both Greek and Italian fare. In my experience, this generally results in great Greek food and so-so Italian. Therefore, I chose the Greek route.\n\nI ordered the shrimp cocktail, chicken-rice soup, and a gyro. The shrimp was served lukewarm (the waitress later stated that it had been cold, but was sitting under the heat lamp while it was waiting for pickup). I sent it back.\n\nThe chicken rice soup was good, but oddly was intended to be chicken LEMON soup, but since apparently some customers do not like the lemon, the serve plain chicken rice soup with lemons on the side. Huh?!\n\nThe gyro had tons of tzatziki sauce on it that gooped all over with every bite. I had to remove most of it to avoid getting it all over. That said, it was tasty once the extra sauce was gone.\n\nThe lighting over the table is good when you are looking down, but if you look across the table (say, to converse with the folks you are dining with), the light is shining in your eyes and is annoying. I noticed that customers that were not alone tended to slide to the extreme ends of the booths, apparently to avoid this issue as much as possible. \n\nThe restaurant has a lot of specials that may make it worth your time from a budget perspective, but overall, you can do much better.",
"Underwhelming and mostly uncomfortable. \n\nNot much to say here. The food is decent, but it's certainly not worthy of regular rotation in the list of local go-to's. Portions are large, but nothing particularly stands out on the menu as the cuisine is highly-repeatable at any of the other Greek-inspired Italian joints in the area. \n\nAs far as the wait staff goes, you are totally on their schedule. Nobody jumps to get you what you need, whether it is a table when you walk in or a drink refill. The younger servers do not understand children's nutritional needs (bringing a kid's broccoli portion completely saturated in butter). \n\nDining room is old and cramped. Decor is in need of serious overhaul. \n\nIf you like to connect with your local eateries and feel welcomed when you spend your money with them, I do not recommend Pizza Villa."
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"If you like Colombian food and hate driving to Tampa your prayers have been answered.\n\nThe Bakery goods were 7 out of 5 Stars!\n\nService was excellent, empanadas were amazing!\n\nI have been there a few times and they are consistent so I will give them the last star.\n\nThey earned it!",
"La Carreta is awesome! I've been waiting for a Colombian restaurant to open in St. Pete! It is a cute little restaurant, located in a strip mall plaza, super friendly employees. As always, their meals are hardy and filling. They have a large variety of baked goods - from alfajores and other sweets to your typical almojabanas, pan de bono, arepas de choclo (which are HUGE by the way). And then of course, their empanadas con aji! Muy delicioso! I will definitely be going there often! \n\nThanks for opening up in St. Pete! : )",
"Es dificil encontrar panaderia y comida colombiana en el area de st petersburg.me encanto la panaderia: los buñuelos son deliciosos, el pan largo muy bueno y los pandebonos y almohabanas muy aceptables.Se puede comprar colombiana, naranja y uva postobon.",
"La Carreta is noted as a Colombian bakery, but they are a full service restaurant as well. It is difficult to tell from the outside of the building, because the front is covered in stock photography so you can't see inside. Inside is a newly renovated and very clean, cafe style casual atmosphere and friendly staff. \n\nMost of the baked items are heavenly cheese and tapioca flour baked breads, like Pan de Queso. Also, tried Arepa con Queso and Guava Cheese pastry. Bakery items are around $1.50 each, so try many different items freely.\n\nFor dine-in service, there is a waitress that will bring you the food and another important item: the housemade Ahi Sauce.\n\nI cannot wait to return back and try their steak and Bandeja Paisa platter.",
"we just found this place on the way home, and instantly turned around to go check it out. it was definitely what me and the bf have been looking for! i'll agree with a previous comment..a 7 out of 5 stars easily. i can't wait to go back and try more of their items. :)",
"Hands down my favorite Latin place in the 'Burg. I love the empanadas and the sauce. It's our favorite thing to eat with ice cold beer.\n\nI have personally had the steak and onions and it was delicious. The rice and beans were on the money.\n\nAlso, to complete the visit you must get a pastry for dessert. My favorite is the empanadas de cambry.\n\nGreat job so far! I can't wait to see what the future holds for this place!",
"Absolute Colombian gem in the Tampa area. I was here with my Colombian friend and of course we ordered the traditional bandeja paisa. We were very pleasantly surprised at how quickly the food came out and how tasty the food was. The service was stellar.\nDefinitely going to come back.",
"La Carreta...where to start? This place is such a GEM! I've never really had truly authentic Colombian food, but I'm definitely a foodie so I jumped at the chance to try this great little spot. My boyfriend tried it for the first time yesterday, and came home to tell me I had to try it. Since today was a scheduled day off from work it was too perfect. He brought a take out menu home for me to peruse the delectable pickings, and my eyes landed immediately on the lengua en salsa criolla. When I got there today I was seated at a 4 top table in a clean brightly lit dining room with the sunshine sharing its warmth. I was greeted at the table by the owner, an affable and personable gentleman by the name of Marlon Yepes. He lives in Tampa but recognized the need for a great mom and pop spot in the 'burg. He presented several choices of juices, and being familiar and in love with guanabana I asked if it was stocked. He laughed and said of course, so SOLD! I got it mixed with water, but if you prefer you can opt for mixing it with milk. My boyfriend decided on the blackberry juice mixed with water, but after tasting mine, wished he'd gotten the guanabana. I already had my mind made up to get the lengua so that's what I ordered, and on this trip my boyfriend decided on the bandeja paisa, which came HIGHLY recommended by Marlon. Our food came out freshly cooked within 15 minutes, and boy were we in for a TREAT! My lengua literally was falling apart and cooked to absolute PERFECTION! It was perfectly seasoned, and didn't have too much salt, which is so nice! Everything was completely fresh all the way down to the pintos (which I had to steal from my bf's plate because mine didn't include them). I didn't mind that though because I was pushing the envelope with how much I'd be able to consume. I just wanted a good taste of the homemade goodness! Next to my lengua was rice that was cooked just right. Not mushy and not too firm. On the end of my plate was a delightful little salad that had lettuce, tomato, and kernel corn with a homemade little dressing that was a nice little palette cleanser. My boyfriend's plate had a wonderful and flavorful sausage, perfectly tender palomilla steak, fried pork skin, rice, pinto beans, and an egg on the rice. I tried some of the sausage, steak, and beans and was floored at how impeccably seasoned everything was! I wanted to get the tres leches cake for dessert, but they were out. La Carreta orders the desserts fresh, at least the very FEW that aren't made in house. Marlon brought us a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie which was very good. they also have a flaky guava filled pastry and caramel arequipe that I want to try the next time I go. There are so many fabulous options, and with such a family friendly, and clean place, I'll DEFINITELY be back!",
"1 st time here from orlando and overall food was great. Next time we come back to the área we will stop here again.",
"On a whim, we stopped by La Caterra Columbian bakery in St Pete while passing Saturday. We grabbed a few pastries and they were all quite tasty. We walked in to find there was about 8 tables and the place was packed. They have a restaurant as well and I look forward to trying them. The gentleman that helped us was very friendly and tried talking us into lunch, but we had just finished an earlier lunch. We checked out everybody's plates on the way out and remarked on how we look forward to coming back and eating lunch or dinner some day soon. The pastries we had were very tasty!"
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"We love the one in Franklin, but this one needs better management. We waited 30 minutes after counting 18 empty tables. Chicken was over cooked, sandwiches were just average. Will give it another try, but not expecting improvement.",
"Visited the new Jonathan's in Mt. Juliet on Sunday afternoon at 4:30 PM. Restaurant was at most 30% full. It took over 5 minutes to be seated after 3 different employees looked over the hostess seating board. We were seated in an area with two other occupied tables, all others in this section empty. Four different servers passed us and never looked our way, never to ask for our drink order, nothing, as if we were invisible. After 20 minutes got up and told the hostess we were leaving, she ask that we wait to speak to the manager. A few seconds later he walks up like he was in slow motion, I tell him our experience, the apologizes, and lets us walk right out without saying anything else.\nI think they opened this restaurant before they trained everyone. They definitely have the wrong manager in place. I really hate to see businesses fail but this one is not starting out very well.\nI sure hope the owners and investors can get their arms around this in a HURRY!\nI sure hope the food is better than the service, wish I had at least gotten to try the food.",
"I have beened to Jonathans 3 times in the past 10 days and only had one good experience.\n\nFirst time I sat at the bar and enjoyed a few well drinks with a friend. Had a great time and the male bartender was awesome and made great drinks. He was so good, I could not wait to go back.\n\nThe second time I went there I had dinner with my mother - we both had steaks. The steaks were underdone and when told the waitress, she just said that is how the kitchen cooks it. I also received the wrong beer that was ordered. Service could be much improved. I was extremely disappointed from my first visit.\n\nThe third time I went there I had dinner with a friend in the bar area. We ordered well drinks, which depending on what bartender made them, determined whether they were good or not. My friend ordered an apple martini which was horrible and she did not even drink it. The drink just sat on the table and we told the waitress and she did not offer to make another or take it off our bill - we paid for it. We quickly figured out that the only person that could make drinks in the bar was the bartender I originally had during my first visit. After our first two rounds of horrible drinks, I made sure the male bartender prepared the remaining rounds we had. Once again, good company, bad service - except for the \"real\" bartender.\n\nI am hoping Jonathan's starts to focus on customer service and improved bar service. Mt. Juliet needs a cool place to hang out and have a drink!",
"I had high hopes for this place, and I still do in fact, hopefully for their sake that they can improve a bit. Not that this place was inherently bad but there were some things that bothered me about my visit. First off, I had reservations for a large party made in advance, but when we arrived we were left waiting in the lobby for almost15 minutes. If this was my place I would have had the tables set and ready to go by the time the first guest arrived. Secondly, the hostess was dressed up like she was going out to the club after her shift ended, She was wearing a short skintight dress which normally may not have stood out to me, but it was 5 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon in Mt Juliet TN... it just felt out of place. Then their was my food. I ordered a buffalo chicken pizza, normally one of my favorite pizzas when done right, but Jonathans take on the Buffalo pizza was not at all impressive. The pizza seemed to be primarily just buffalo chicken and bread. In fact there was so much chicken that it made the sauce and the cheese seem non existent. The last complaint I had is what I can only guess were members of management, or supervisors. There were quite a few of these people that were making visits to tables and helping servers by bring food out of the kitchens... They were wearing normal street clothes and open toe sandals/flip-flops. This is a restaurant, and you are coming out a kitchen that prepares food and you are wearing open toe shoes... come on. Besides the gross out factor, thats just palin dangerous and unprofessional. I know it might sound petty but I could not get over it.... it was really bugging me. Aside from that, the service was great and the ambiance was really great. I hope to return to Jonathans soon and I hope that these are just little kinks that are waiting to get worked out.",
"Great specials, wide beer selection, and friendly staff. Definitely NOT the place to go for a \"quiet\" night, but enjoyable if you like great pizza and beer.",
"I am a big fan of Jonathan's. The first time I had lunch there, I did not have good service. There were plenty of servers, but they were all standing around talking to each other. I got up and went to one, and told her we had been sitting there for 10 minutes without anyone taking our drink order. She said...Your not sitting at in my section but I will take your drink order. LOL After our drink order was taken, everything else fell into place. Great food. \n \nThe other visits have been at the bar. I have now been to Jonathan's about 5 times. They have a Great food selection. The food is good! They have several happy hours and drink specials. \n\nThe only down side about Jonathan's is the Mt.Juliet police department are always parked outside or strolling the place. I hope Jonathan's is not being harrassed by them cause this is great place.\nDrink responsibly!",
"Well, where do I start? We waited for a table for what seemed forever and surprisingly there were four empty tables in front of us (Busboys must have been on strike - Bad Manager). \n\nOur waitress, Natasha, was da bomb and very sweet and made the visit well worth the wait.\nThe Bam Bam Shrimp appetizer was excellent, Bloody Marys and Kobe hamburger were good (don't order it medium well) it's not thick enough for that much cooking. \n\nOther than waiting too long to be seated, it was a good night out.\n\"Especially\" while watching Vanderbilt beat UT's behind ! ! !",
"My 2 star rating is strictly because the food was decent. However, the service was the worst I've had in years. The waitress could barely be bothered to take our order. Our food came out and my salad was completely wrong, my husbands steak was cold, and he never even received his salad. Luckily, I was able to find someone to bring the correct menu item. She didn't even come back to check on us until we were almost done. We asked for the check and it took her almost 15 minutes to bring it! There was barely an apology for all that was wrong. Such a frustrating experience. There are so many other places to eat in the area- go somewhere with better food and service!",
"Fantastic salads! Great ambiance with all the sports games I needed on TV. I'm from Louisville, so being in Tennessee Country, I was happy to see the Louisville game, as well as the UK game on. Thanks!",
"Food is okay and fairly priced. The signature salad was really good and so was their burger. Biggest complaint is that it's really (really!) noisy. Bad noise muffling system, we literally had to raise our voices to be heard across the small table. Sitting outside helped but even there the piped in music made conversation difficult. I guess I should have expected this in a sports bar but I haven't had this problem in comparable places so I think it's their sound muffling that needs to be improved."
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"We heard this place is so good that a St. Pete local, when she goes home to New England, tells everyone who asks that she isn't interested in going to Ipswich, Mass., for clams...she already had her fill at the Casual Clam! We'll be going there as soon as we can.",
"Not very good. I got fried haddock, and the fish was dry...VERY disappointing. Management, to their credit, did not charge for my meal, and that is why I am re-rating to two stars instead of one. The people next to us ordered and reordered giant plates of crab legs, so they were probably good.",
"one of the best local eats around. The Clambo is the best!!!! And the waitresses are really nice to the whole family. This place is the only place I have ever been where they were this nice to my child.\n\nTake that plus good prices, great food, this is a place I will visit everytime I'm back in town.\n\nDon't believe the negative post.. this place is great.",
"The New England steamers were awesome. I had the Mahi sandwich grilled. It wasn't too bad. The service was great and my glass never went past half way. I definitely will be coming back in the near future.",
"I have been here more than 10 times and in the interest of honesty, I always get the crab legs, so my opinion is quite skewed. But I will say that I am always happy with them. The sides are okay... but the legs are always awesome. I don't really like to eat inside because it's kind of close quarters, but when the outside is open and the weather is nice, that's where I go. Don't expect fancy. It's a friendly, super casual place to fill up on great legs!\n\np.s. - I've been there with people who ordered different menu items and they seem pleased with them. I just go for the crab!",
"The quick version:\n\nNew Englanders say it's authentic.\n\nNon-New Englanders remain unimpressed (myself included).\n\nThe outdoor bar was fun. On a nice day if you kind of squint your left eye facing the street you can kind-of delude you are at the beach enjoying the weather, drinking your beer and awaiting your lovingly salted fried food.\n\nI had the fried whole Ipswitch clam dinner (way too much food, I am a big guy and I could not finish it...also expensive, so generally speaking not worth the extra cost) and a bunch of beers. Usually that second part there would make fried shoe leather taste like The Most Amazing Thing Ever (I am a happy drunk), but unfortunately this was not the case at The Casual Clam.\n\nIn terms of cooking technique, the \"Dinner\" was cooked to perfection...but was made from utterly bland ingredients. If that is authentic, then cheers, but I'll look to some other region for great seafood. Not asking for Lobster Diablo, just something with some little subtlety or other to tickle or otherwise delight. This was more of a slog through a not-so-fun task I paid handsomely to undertake. Major flavors were that subtle fresh clam flavor, and white flour. That was about it. \n\nGranted, I only had one item, but I would definitely give at least that dish a hearty \"avoid.\"\n\nI wish I would have just had the reasonably-priced happy hour beers and left it at that.",
"This place has everything I want from a divey seafood place! Cheap beer, fresh seafood, outdoor seating, Rays baseball on the TV, and friendly service.\n\nWe went here one night when I was craving crab legs. $15.99 for a pound of crab legs made my night. I think there were easily a pound and a half of crab on my plate at least. It was enough that the hubs got to join in on the crab cracking fun. Combine that with $1.50 draft Bud lights and I was in heaven. The hubs got the buffalo shrimp. The sauce was a little sweet and not so hot, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I don't think you can go wrong with fried seafood here.\n\nCheck this place out if you want to try somewhere a little less touristy and enjoy some good, affordable seafood.",
"A couple of locals steered us there (and away from a pricey seafood joint). That was a good thing. Good prices, good seafood and outdoor seating are the highlights. The atmosphere is totally casual - jeans and t-shirts. Adding a few of the more interesting beers to their menu would be good, and a full bar would be great.",
"I hate when i review a place and i basically repeat everything everyone else has said about the place. The casual clam is casually average. Not bad, not great, not the kind of place you'd write home about. Unless your the kind of person that writes home alot. I guess it was ok? Is it weird that I'm saying i guess? I don't kno, i might be back, the clam chowder's pretty affordable. Yea i guess ill be back for the cheap clam. lol who doesnt like cheap clam? lol",
"Outdoor area is nice. That is it. I love seafood and ordered a multitude of things. Ironically the worst of it was the clams, honestly they tasted skunky and the haddock though a large portion was also not very good. Won't be returning."
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"Had a yummy dinner tonight at Mod Pizza in Warrington! My daughter, a pizza critic, loved the Mini Mod. It was the perfect size for our 7-year-old. My husband and I didn't get too adventurous (pepperoni and roasted red peppers) and opted for their recommended individual Mod-sized pizzas. Also perfectly sized. The crust was thin and crispy and charred. There was some confusion when we ordered so we didn't get to add some toppings that we wanted to add. \n\nWhen we found out that tonight was the opening night we couldn't believe how well the staff worked together. The slight confusion at the bar made sense, but it was not off-putting.This is a welcome addition to our selection of local family-friendly, quick serve restaurants.",
"Wow! What an innovative concept? Create your own pizza? You don't have to sacrifice on toppings anymore just because one of the group members doesn't like your choice of toppings. Plus, the crust and service were exceptional!! You got to be there to believe it!!",
"Great addition to Valley Square! Modern, clean, great service. Simple and efficient set up. Select your crust size, select your toppings (build your own) or choose from 1 of 9 \"Classic\" pizza varieties that were displayed on the wall at the beginning of the ordering line. We had the \"Caspian\" and it was awesome. As the worker was building our pizza, she asked if I had any modifications to it. I didn't, but if I did, its not a big deal to make substitutions because it's all the same price, regardless of what you choose. The pizza came out within 5 minutes because as soon as it's assembled it goes into a brick oven right behind the counter. Thin crust, a little bit charred, just the way I like it! I didn't try the salads or the hand spun milkshakes (yum!), but I will be back for sure to check them out. This is also a BYOB location, which is a great excuse to go back with just the adults.",
"We haven't had use of our kitchen for the past couple of weeks, so we've been eating out more than usual. With MOD less than two miles from home, we checked it out right after it opened. We LOVED it. Fabulous ambiance...delicious salads and pizzas...great teas...and a very convenient location in Valley Square. Very reasonable prices and a nice quick-service model, too.\n\nBased on that initial experience, I went back with my daughter and one of her friends. The food was still good, but there seemed to be some confusion in how pizza orders are recorded, prepared, and delivered. Unfortunately, that foreshadowed tonight's visit.\n\nTonight we ordered three mini pizzas: one plain cheese, one with pepperoni, and one with sausage, mushrooms, onion, and peppers. Instead of letting us stand there and watch as the pies were assembled (as we had done on our first two visits), we were shooed down to the cashier. \n\nWhat came out of the oven for us: three plain cheese pies. Really?!\n\nThey \"fixed\" the situation by adding the missing toppings to the two unwanted plain pies. That worked fine for the one with pepperoni. Mine ended up with lukewarm toppings, a burned crust and gloppy, half-melted mozz on top. (They DID offer to start from scratch, but I could tell the line was in chaos and didn't feel like waiting.)\n\nIf we go back, we will be sure to \"babysit\" our food until it goes into the oven. There are definitely some process, training and/or communication issues that need to be resolved for this place to be successful. I hope the staff can get it together; MOD has *tremendous* potential and would be a great permanent addition to Valley Square.",
"They got our order completely wrong, were very rude about it, and basically acted like they didn't care it wasn't even close to what we ordered. When we finally got our pizza, it was fine. Not delicious, not life-changing, just fine. However, we both got food poisoning from our dinner at Mod. Definitely going to avoid that place like the plague from now on.",
"First time and went in open minded. Bottom line is there are so many other local places that do a much better job and are much less expensive. Pizza was unimpressive and salad was ok. If you can sit through listening to a constant shout out of names without being annoyed- congrats! Most likely should have been greeted with \"is this your first time here?\" and had a brief intro on how it is all set up.",
"Good pizza, cool environment.\n\nHeard about MOD pizza and finally came to try it out, pizza is good i really enjoyed the lil mama peppers great flavor.",
"At Mod you can customize your pizza with as many toppings as you like for one flat price. Choose from mini (6\"), Mod size (11\"), and mega (double 11\" crust). There are suggested topping combinations to choose from, or you can or create your own (just like you customize your burrito at Chipotle).\n\nWe got a mini Tristan, which is a white pie with mozzarella, asiago, mushrooms, roasted peppers and pesto. We also created our own Mod size pie with tomato sauce, mozzarella, garlic, kale, and pepperoni. Both were tasty with a nicely crisped thin crust.\n\nThe decor is modern and warm, and has a cool vibe as many of the newer, trendy, casual chain restaurants do. There is a wide variety of toppings to choose allowing for a unique pizza experience. Foodies will appreciate that! \n\nWe came on a busy day, the line moved quickly and had no problems with service.",
"Had a quick lunch with the family. We all liked what we ordered and service was very fast. I got BBQ chicken pizza, it was very good. Not sure what husband and kids got but they ate all of it so they must have like it. Great alternative to fast food when running errands. We spent $30 on 4 people so not expensive. We will definitely return.",
"MOD pizza is an amazing personal pizza place. Very friendly environment. Everybody had big smiles as soon as you walked in the door. Everyone greeted me with a high. Being my first time here I didn't know how it worked. But with the help of the friendly mod team they walked me through everything. I saw he sign from the street for a few weeks. I finally got some free time today to go in and try it out. I loved it!! It's thin crust personal pizza and no matter how many toppings you add the price stays the same!! Which is pretty amazing considering any where else you go and do that you get charged . But being in the mod store really put a smile on my face with all the smiles I saw in there. Very professional bunch of people. The restaurant was very clean and organized. When the line was short no body was standing around. They where cleaning between the slots where all the toppings are and the surrounding areas to make it look great. With my experience I will most definitely come back and tell everyone I know to try it out. Way to go mod. Thank you for making my first experience a great one."
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"Killer burgers and killer pizzas, which consistently came quickly to our table from smiling/attentive staff, left our band quite happy tonight. Back soon!",
"The food and service were really, really good. We got the kale salad to start, then I had the Chicken Parm sandwich and my husband had the deluxe pizza. Both were delish, but we agreed that the Chicken Parm beat the pizza. I saw lots of people with the burger and it looked really good. My only knock is that they didn't have wine--I'm going to assume this was because they have just opened, but we were a little disappointed to see such a lack of selection on the drinks menu considering the menu online was really extensive. Hopefully when we go back they'll have gotten everything they need by then. Overall it was a great experience!",
"This is the best pizza in Nashville. Hands down. Detroit style, good sauce, and great customer service.",
"Not bad; a unique pizza experience but a bit pricey. My main complaint was how tomato-y the pizza was, expected it to be a little smoother. There is no liquor on the menu and the space is a bit cramped. I appreciate the new pizza type, which is really a nice version of Jet's. We also got some waffle fries that seemed like they had flake fish food on top, not delicious in the least. Lastly, I wish it wasn't in the gulch - a favorite hangout for conservatives attempting to feel cultured in a whitebread urban environment. Parking is difficult.",
"We had a great experience there, good food & service. \nWe split the burger & deluxe pizza, which were excellent. We had eaten at the Brooklyn location in the past & were excited to see it open here in Nashville. The location in the Gulch is very convenient and the interior of the restaurant reminds me of the smaller quaint restaurants you find in NY. We'll definitely be back!",
"We randomly ended up at Emmy Squared on a Thursday night and I had no idea they were open until now! They are located in the former 404 Kitchen space, so it's very small but we were able to get a seat at the bar right away. The menu offers small plates, pizzas with red sauce, white sauce, and toppings you can add on. I wasn't that hungry so I opted for the kale salad and we shared the Colony 2 pizza which sounded weird because it has mozzarella, pepperoni, pickled chilies, and honey. The honey threw me off at first but our server said it was one of her favorite pizzas. She also suggested we each get our own pizza, but I'm glad I didn't because this is Detroit style pizza, so it has a thick butter crust and is very filling. You would need to be pretty hungry to eat a full pizza alone in my opinion, though I would be up for the challenge sometime. We both started with wine, I had a blend for $10 and my BF had a cab at $14. The wine was delicious and is one of my favorite things to drink with pizza. The salad came quickly before the pizza and it was good, it had a Caesar salad vibe to it, but it wasn't all that spectacular and cost $10. It definitely seemed overpriced for what it was. Our pizza came out not long after and it was delicious. We especially liked the sauce and we thought it was a little crispy on the edges, but in a good way. After we paid we noticed a table beside us had ordered a large plate of okonomi waffle fries with mayo, bbq sauce and bonito flakes. It had an Asian fusion vibe to it and the table generously offered me a waffle fry to sample which I gladly accepted. It was very good but super rich. I could definitely see a hangover meal here, you could get the fries and a pie and be all set. \nDespite it being expensive ($17 for the pizza) it was a great meal and they offer a lot of tempting menu items. I'll be back to sample more!",
"Absolutely delicious! We made a Sunday night reservation and we couldn't have had a better experience. \n\nWe were seated right away and I want to mention that the entire staff working were extremely polite and kind. Service was super quick and our waitress was extremely attentive to us the whole evening. \n\nThe pizza was so good! I will need to make another trip back because there are so many other pizzas on the menu that I wanted to order. I kept looking around at other tables and noticing how delicious their pizzas looked as well. Truly there was not an item on the menu that didn't look good. \n\nThe vibe of the restaurant is also very cool. It's a tiny little spot, but it's got quite a lot of charm and character. Great drinks and even better food. Book yourself a reservation here .. you won't be disappointed!",
"My daughter and I stumbled upon this restaurant while touring Nashville and was absolutely glad that we did. It is a quaint restaurant with great atmosphere. The pizza was amazing, and I am a pizza fanatic. I would highly recommend this place. It is definitely on my places to go on a return visit.",
"Came here with my girlfriends. We really loved it! They ordered two pizzas and a bunch of wine and everything was excellent. Honestly I don't even love deep dish but this pizza was amazing! The decor is cute and the ambiance is great. Go here!",
"I had no idea there was such a thing as Detroit styled pizza. So when I found out there is such a thing, I rushed on over to Emmy Squared yo find out where Detroit ranks on the city pizza list.\n\nIt's very easy to walk last this restaurant if you do not know what you are looking for. The wood and charcoal decor makes for a dimmed atmosphere great for conversation. The best part about the restaurant was the service. The staff was very attentive. And when members of my party didnt see a drink that they liked on the menu, the bartender had no problem whipping up a special drink and it pleased the table.\n\nLe Big Matt is the signature burger so we ordered that for the table. The burger is great, albeit I found it a little on the salty. The pretzel bun was soft but tough enough to stand up to all the toppings and the sauce without breaking apart. \n\nI ordered the southerner pizza after our serve raved about it. I already had my eye on the pizza as I had never had one with green tomatoes. It also had bacon and hatch chili pimento cheese. Before I ordered the pizza I wondered if the green tomato would be able to shine on a pizza with so many toppings. It couldn't. They were definitely on the pizza but you cant really taste them. They were lost in a sea of cheese and bacon which those two flavors together are never a bad thing. The pizza was airy on the inside and crusty around the outside. As far as pizzas go it was decent. Nothing to write home about.\n\nAll in all, a great place to grab a drink and expect spectacular service. The burger and fries were amazing, and I'll definitely try another pizza there as I think it has a lot of promise."
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"the only vietnamese place in tampa i would recommend. \n\nwhat's good.. \n-the rare beef thai salad (if you can handle the spiciness)\n-sweet and spicy fish soup (the tamarind based soup)\n\nedible..\n-diced beef steak (the steak ain't marinated all that great, but it's edible, but the potato cubes that comes w/ the steak... is nicely seasoned.. )\n-the vermicelli plates.. \n\ntheir fish sauce needs to be perfected.. it kinda sucks..",
"I found this place yesterday and I had to come back today because it was so good. Great Pho broth. .Best Bun in Tampa. Try the one with grilled pork and fried eggrolls.",
"I am surprised that this restaurant is still so undiscovered. Pronounced \"sung hung.\" The placemats on the table show historical and travel information about the Hue province of Vietnam as well as the city of Hue. I did taste a slight difference in the flavorings of the food, but not much difference in the menu offerings. The décor is quaint, clean, and well organized. There is not much to see from the outside, and you can forget about seeing inside from the road. This is mostly seen with the table's utensil and condiment offerings on all tables. From the clientele, it has to be authentic.\n\nWe started off with the Goi Cuon ($3.00), two large fresh rolls filled with the usual items. But, these were much larger and tastier than I am used to. There is a lemongrass flavor on the shrimp and there are also crispy fried onions- a great flavor. Muc Chein Don ($10.95) was an appetizer of fried squid rings on a fresh bed of salad, served with a side of unusual sauce. The sauce was like garlic, ketchup, and pinapple used for dipping the squid. This was a very large portion for an appetizer, which would explain the price.\n\nThe Pho Tai (large $7.95) was a heavy bowl of flavorful broth. Some in Tampa say that it is the best in the city, served here. While it is very salty, beefy, and full of flavor- I would not say it is better than Pho Quyen on Hillsborough. It is sad that they do not offer flank steak with meatballs. Only meatballs on their own. The Special Rice Plate (Com $8.50) was pretty average in offerings. The mixed omelet was dry, the fried egg was excellent (over easy), and the grilled pork had an interesting (yet delicious) flavor. \n\nWe were too full to order Che Ba Mau, which they had on display in the large cooler. Note that you are served iced green tea here for free, so there is no reason to order a drink. They do not have a fountain, so it is only per can for soda and coconut juice. \n\nThis was an excellent meal, and I will definitely be returning after trying out even more items in the area. Next on my list here is the spicy beef salad, Che Ba Mau, Bo Luc Lac, and one of the many cook at your table hot pots.",
"I go here too often that I omit out on looking at the menu, also lost count on how many times the table cloth has changed colors! But that's not the point ... \n\nThe decoration and atmosphere here is very country-side-homely feel. Well organized, clean and servers speak little English but are very friendly and sometimes the Owner, herself becomes the server. You are automatically served with Iced Tea at no charge and they do well with refilling it. Their food portions are plentiful, taste is truly authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Fresh Spring Rolls serve as a great appetizer. They also have great salads, Vietnamese or Thai style. My favorite (perhaps only thing I order there every time) is the Hu Tieu ( or Mi) My Tho. The broth is hot and so flavorful! \n\nAnother dish that not many people know of but SHOULD and definitely give it a try is the Pho Ap Chao (with Chicken,Beef,Seafood, or Vegan). It's Pho noodle fried to perfection with or without an egg on top. It's cut up into tiny pizza size served with spicy chili-oil dipping sauce. My 2nd favorite dish. \nThe to go place for authentic Vietnamese cuisine!\n\n\nAbsolute LOVE!",
"i know for a fact that the servers here don't get to keep their tips, which is a big downer in my opinion of this place. otherwise, as a viet girl, i think the food here is quite yummy.",
"I went here for lunch with my girlfriend one day because I heard they had good pho. It's tucked away into a small strip mall on Waters Ave. The interior is clean with ample spacing between the tables. There's also giant TV tucked away in one of the corners while you wait for your food.\n\nAs mentioned by others, they give you iced green teas to start off with instead of water. To start, we had the spring rolls, two big portions of shrimp, basil, bean sprouts, etc with peanut sauce for dipping.\n\nI got the large bowl of pho for I think $7.95 with all the fixings. Meatball, tendon, tripe, etc. The broth itself was flavorful and well seasoned with mint, onion, and basil and I hardly added any Sriracha or hoisin sauce.\n\nMy girlfriend got the one with seafood which had various crab, squid, fishballs and other assorted dressings with the clear noodles for around the same price.\n\nI found that many of the dishes don't go past $12 at the most with many entrees at the $8-10 range. They even have a separate lunch special menu that changes daily.",
"I've eaten at about 20+ Vietnamese restaurants across the country and I might have to say, they were the best, so far. Real fresh, excellent flavor. Friendly staff. Clean, affordable and comfortable. I enjoyed watching a Vietnamese soap opera on the big screen.",
"So, there are good things, and bad things to say about this place. Let's start with the good.\n\nInstead of Ice Water, they bring you Unsweetened Iced Green Tea. Yummy.\nThe soup has a great tasting broth, and the meat was more than enough for the size of the soup, which was more than ample.\nThe fresh rolls were large.\n\nDownsides:\nNo peppers were served with the Pho Tai. While they were happy to bring them, after a lot of trouble communicating with the server who spoke no english (normally isn't an issue too, but for some reason I couldn't communicate \"peppers\"), he brought some out but they were GIANT pieces of jalapeno, which is probably great for seasoning but not so great for when you are ready to eat the pepper\n\nThe fish sauce was OVERLY potent. Normally its a matter of the sauce being too bland, and I feel bad for having to say anything when it is flavorful, unfortunately there was so much stench of fish sauce that it made my stomach churn a bit.\n\nThe fresh rolls were OK, but not great. They have some crunchy fish flakes (I think that's what those things are) that just really didn't do it for me.\n\nThe soup might have had a little too much cilantro in it also.\n\nWould I go back? Well, I wouldn't refuse to go back, but I probably wouldn't put this on a list of \"go to\" places for pho.",
"Another win on Tampa's own Vietnamese trail - aka Waters Ave.\n\nIn the same plaza as the delicious Brazilian joint Cafe no Bule - delicious Vietnamese. The 5 stars is for the food - the decor is homey (tacky?) and the service passable - the star here is the Pho and other dishes... and boy are they stars.\n\nWhen you sit, a glass of apparently complimentary iced green tea arrives. Nice.\n\nOn this visit, I had the orange chicken - a MOUND of thick cut pieces of chicken (mostly dark meat) breaded right and covered in a wonderful sauce of chili, orange and garlic. Fresh broccoli and a mound of rice accompany - I could only eat half of it. My friend had his usual Pho DB - with the tripe, sausage and tendon cooked in, and the raw beef on the side. He would have been happier with it being a bit hotter (temp wise) but said the flavors were what they should have been. He's an expert, being born there and speaking the language. He was impressed with my chicken dish as well.\n\nAt the meal end, two small sesame/honey pastries came with the bill - they were just the perfect semi-sweet touch to end such a savory delight. I will be back soon, thats for dang sure.\n\nOh: Giant TV shows Vietnamese television whilst you nosh - the commercials are AWESOME.\n\nHow can an area that is so freaking ugly have such wonderful food?",
"Food was okay, I guess. They give you a whole lot, but IDK I guess it just wasn't tasty to me. Service, however was fantastic! Very kind people and the place was subtle just they way I like it. Pricing depends on what you get obviously."
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"This location can never seem to get it's shit together. Everytime I've gone there, they've messed up my order whether it be wrong items, missed items, or hard burger buns, they always disappoint. Needless to say, I won't be returning at this location.",
"Worst Md's in a long while. I just wanted a diet coke. No one greeted me, and no one tried to take my order. I waited for a few minutes to let them work and maybe notice me. So, no one did and I got their attention and finally got the drink. I was so annoyed.",
"This McDonald is poorly run around 6:00 am. They always mess up my order. This time I was missing two has brown and my sweet ice tea was regular ice tea without any straw. I hate this McDonald but it is the nearest one by work",
"Decided to give this location a second chance, and what do you know! Horrible service once again! Got 20 piece chicken nugget meal, they forgot the sauce that we asked for, so I waited at the drive thru window until they saw me. Gave us 1 honey mustard for 20 pieces so I went inside to get another pack, and this overweight white girl who's always rude to us saw me walk in and said \"I already gave her sauce\" to another coworker and gave me a dirty look. I looked at her and said \"yeah, 1 tiny pack of sauce and we ordered a 20 piece.\" then I was given hot mustard instead of the honey mustard I originally ordered. Horrible horrible horrible customer service. I forgot to mention how they gave us medium drinks in a small MCCafe cup. Awesome customer service! Keep up the good work!",
"I have read all the reviews for this McDonalds and I totally agree. I was out shopping and my kids wanted McNuggets so I stopped. I was so amazed when my order was taken quickly and politely. I got my happy meals and......no toys. What is the point of a Happy Meal if you don't get the toys? It is not like I am buying them for their great nutritional value. I parked and went in to get them and they did give them to me but as I was leaving the manager ran and checked my story with the drive through person. I guess this visit is on par with the other reviews. \n\nOn a side note, I once heard the workers screaming at a person inside through the drive thru speaker. I guess it was turned on. I finally had to drive to the first window to place my order. The cops pulled up as I was going into Marshall's. I did get a pretty good laugh at the one",
"I try not to review fast food places based on the chain as a whole, but more one the individual establishment compared to others in the chain. This McDonald's was neither better or worse than the average MacD's (which would get 3 stars). But, I bumped this place up a star for having the old school architecture with the building sitting within two big golden arches.",
"Quick, which is what you want from a fast food joint like McDonalds. The only complaint I have is that they messed up my kids plain cheese buger by putting ketchup on it :(",
"last time i will EVER GO HERE was up here past weekend .. 1. asked if we can be helped gave order ,. then asked if they can help us .. { this took 10 mintues !} then didnt understand us ?!? had to give order AGAIN !? then told us to go to 1st window , gave the order AGAIN ! \"oh is that what you wanted \" then was talking in front of us making snide remarks of my daughter in laws mother ..as we paid , the lady , mention she was sorry ...{ then laugh!} my daughter in law mention ,. its not polite to talk bout their guest in front / or behind their backs .. 2 , get the ORDER RIGHT .. ORDERED A SAUSAGE ON ENGLISH MUFFIN NOT BACON EGG ON A MCDONALDS ROLL ...if we wasnt in a hurry , would of taken the order into the place & tell them get the order RIGHT .. JUST Horrible service ... NEVER AGAIN ..",
"Yep it was pretty quick, but they screwed up my order and gave me hardly any fries. I had ordered the quarter pounder with bacon and cheese, I got a regular. I called the manager, who I could hardly understand, which was very frustrating on top of having my order wrong, which cost $8.15 for burger, small fry and small shake. She wanted to blame the wrong order on the fact that I was asking questions about what the difference was between the different quarter pounders. This made no sense, since my receipt clearly said bacon cheese. She was unhelpful and unapologetic. And what's the point of having four quarter pounders if they're going to give you what they want to anyway. Very bad customer service and a bad value altogether. I'll go the extra distance to In-n-Out. Always good, always right!",
"I got lured into this place because they have some bizarre moon/burger-face man logo that I've never seen at a McD's before ... from Virginia you can't see the arches or McDonalds signage and it looks like a Bob's Big Boy!\n\nMcD's as a chain has terrible food that really can't rise above 2* at best for nearly all of the menu, but this location is about as good as they can get - clean, spacious, pleasant employees ... if this is one of those locations that has WiFi, it's the McDonald's Quadfecta. Oh and they're apparently open 24 hours too.\n\nI gave up on most of the menu years ago but the $1 Sausage McMuffin is easily the best cheap breakfast sandwich around, and their $1.25 sundaes are actually pretty decent too"
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"They closed on McGavock Pike and opened a little mobile pop up in the parking lot of OMG (Old Made Good) shop...\n\nStopped here this morning and got me a delicious cup of coffee (12oz) for $2.24 w/tax.\nDelicious!\nTook a few photos (which I'll upload soon).\nAs I was leaving, people were driving up in their vehicles for their morning cuppa joe.\nObviously, people know about this because there was no shortage of business.\nI was driving past when I noticed it and did a big U-turn in the middle of Gallatin Road, just to stop at this place.\n\nI would stop here every morning for coffee if I wasn't a coffee maker.........\nIt was random..... and I'm glad I saw it... Glad I tried it. Glad I said hello to the girls.\n\nOMG has a garage with chairs for people who want to stick around and drink their coffee in the parking lot.\n\nVery affordable coffee....\nWe don't need a Starbucks over here in East Nasty..... Oh hell, no...",
"Today was my first visit to Sip's mobile location on Gallatin, after enjoying several cups of coffee at their former spot. I was pleased to see a wide selection of teas and coffee drinks, not to mention the sign advertising that credit cards are accepted. Seating is available in an open-air room made available by OMG. The dirty chai and bran muffin were the perfect start to this chilly day. \n\nService was friendly and accommodating, and I'll certainly be back when I'm looking for a warm beverage and pastry in the area.",
"Excellent service, outstanding coffee, great ice cream. Love this place and the new location is perfect. The working drive through lights from the old bank is a nice touch and the interior looks amazing. Looking forward to spending some time there.\n\nWe lived around the corner from the past Riverside village location and recently moved and our favorite coffee shop followed us! We're right next to the new location too. Thanks guys! I'll be there a lot.",
"Drive-thru service at Sip Cafe was convenient for me getting a quick cup of coffee on the run. Sip is now the only Inglewood or East Nashville coffee shop offering a drive up window and that is one thing that makes it unique in that part of town. Another unique factor is their Sip Cafe \"Sipresso\" espresso I like provided by Drew's Brews coffee roasters. Sipresso espresso has a kick, albeit with a more pleasant after-taste than charbucks. The barrista whirled my hot perk promptly and she handed it to me with an easy smile -- that makes a difference when I'm on deadline. She was fast but smooth, as a barrista should be.",
"Thrilled to have a coffee shop up this way! Apparently this isn't necessarily a new business, just moved from a location off McGavock. \nToday is the first day the inside has been open. You'll feel like you're in a diner (think Pied Piper) but you'll quickly notice the elements of what the building used to be: a bank. There's a working drive thru, bank teller windows inside, a safe, and the deposit slips table that holds the cream and sugar.\nThe coffee menu offers your traditional offerings, including chai lattes, iced options, and even an espresso milkshake...which is created with their made in-house ice cream. Yeup. Made. In. House. They make the ice cream for Mike's Ice Cream downtown...yeah that place on Broadway that always has a line. Be a local and stop by here instead if you have that craving for something cold and creamy.\nTheir coffee beans come from local roaster Drew's Brews, and their pastries from Provençe Bakery. All local, all delicious.\nStop by soon, enjoy a sip from the pew, and chat with their friendly staff. There are outlets here and free wifi so you can plug in and crank out some work too.",
"The coffee is great the service is great and the best part is there aren't a bunch of weirdos walking around with guns!",
"I truly hoped for greatness, when I first went to Sip. However, I left in disbelief. \n\nI had a black coffee and tasted a mocha. I also had a few chocolate-covered beans. To begin with, the coffee tasted a bit stale and had a sort of waxy quality that I usually associate with cheap coffees. The mocha had some of the same waxy notes in it, but was overall not smooth or cohesive. I also found it excessively sweet. The beans also had the same partly-stale quality and waxy notes. It might be the lowest quality coffee I've tasted since a Pilot station somewhere along the path of moving from Portland, Oregon to Nashville.\n\nBy the way: As explained in my review of Portland Brew, I am a native of Portland, Oregon. I moved away in late 2009, but watched the northwest coffee scene spring up and evolve into what it is today. I have very high expectations and a very developed palate, when it comes to coffee, beer and food in general. (Please also look for my review of Eighth & Roast.)\n\nA week or so later, I shared a few scones from Sip, with two others. Mine was just shy of disgusting, but not in terms of structure so much; it was the bitter flavor that is distinctive to too much lard. The other two scones were a bit better in that regard, but still left me wanting quality scones.\n\nSo, to those well-acquainted with the northwest style of coffee or those interested in an honest assessment from someone who considers the northwest (specifically: Portland) coffee scene a point of reference: As of January 2015, I cannot recommend Sip for coffee, espresso drinks or pastries.",
"Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and delicious beverages....what else do you want!?!",
"So so coffee shop. \n\nWe had a noon meeting here and we all had drinks. Two chais and a coffee. The chai was okay, saw them pull the big bag of mix from storage/employee area so I knew not to have great expectations. \n\nThere's plenty of seating, but even on a weekday afternoon all of the seats were taken. This includes tables and sofa area. \n\nThe actual building is cool. An old bank and they kept a lot of hints of the bank. \n\nThey don't serve food which is a bummer. Just pastries that didn't like appealing and lots of ice cream.",
"As a recent Seattle transplant, I have high expectations for my coffee. I have had americanos on several occasions, and a latte once. The americanos were very good. I found the latte a little bit heavy on the milk, but tastes in lattes vary. The pumpkin muffins are delish. Most of all, I appreciate the excellent, friendly customer service (when going through the drive-thru, they offer biscuits for ip your pooch! Such an asset to the neighborhood. Just wish they had a fireplace for rainy days :)"
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"I've eaten here 3 times, twice for dinner and once for breakfast. Each visit was great! Their London Broil is delicious and comes with 2 sides and includes pudding or ice cream! Beef vegetable soups are outstanding. Service is great with 'seasoned', funny, warm, friendly staff. A local favorite and mine too - whenever I'm in Tampa Bay area.",
"Cons:\nService was so so, food was ok. But, I hate having to ask for everything. Butter for pancakes? Creamer for the coffee? Jam for the toast... The sausage gravy tasted like it came out of a can.\n\nPros:\nEggs, sausage, potatoes, and pancakes were good. Price was good.",
"I went to The Country Skillet for breakfast last Sunday, and as busy as it was, the staff looked happy and everyone was smiling. Our server was attentive and always checked in on us. They even had complimentary mini muffins. The banana muffin was my favorite! \n\n For breakfast, I ordered a chicken skillet. It comes cooked in a skillet with potatoes, sautéed vegetables, grilled chicken, lots of cheese, and topped with fried eggs! You can't go wrong with that! One of my friends ordered the Cajun omelet. It's hard to decide what I liked more. The omelet had blackened chicken, jalapeños, and plenty of cheese! They have an extensive menu, and you cannot beat the prices. I hear that they have a killer salad as a special right now, with hot bacon dressing! I will definitely have to try that. Overall, I loved the Country Skillet. Great food and friendly people!",
"Family owned? Check.\nFamily friendly? Check.\nClean, neat, well maintained? Check.\nGood food? Check.\nBig menu? Check.\nBreakfast, lunch, and dinner? Check.\nFair prices? Check.\nGood service? Check.\nAny complaints? If you look hard enough, you can always find something to gripe about. On balance, after eating here for ten-plus years, the few I've had aren't worth mentioning; they were always attended to and corrected in friendly and professional fashion.",
"One of the tastiest and friendliest diners I've eaten at in quite some time. I had some famous breakfast sandwich with an onion roll, sausage, and egg and it was phenomenal in both taste and simplicity. Coffee was good also and VERY reasonable priced.",
"I sat down with my family at Country Skillet and was immediately brought back to my childhood, eating at New Jersey diners. The service was fast, the portions were great, the pricing was more than affordable, and the atmosphere was unassuming but pure. \n\nI would recommend this spot to anyone passing through Clearwater looking for a hearty meal and friendly service. It was well worth our small detour on our drive to Fort DeSoto.",
"I'll agree with one thing: this place is cheap. Unfortunately bad food and slow service come with the price.\n\nWe went on a Sunday and it was crowded. Our waitress gave us our menus, brought our drinks, and then disappeared for a while. We were ready to order and waited quite some time before she came back.\n\nWe noticed several tables around us that were seated well after us. Finally, we ordered. After about 15 minutes, we noticed that those other tables already had their food. After waiting about 25 minutes our food arrived, and one of those other tables had already eaten, paid, and left before we even got our food. Another person with me ordered pancakes but those didn't come out. He got his eggs and bacon, so we all started eating. The waitress said it would be a few more minutes for the pancakes. That turned into 10 minutes before he got his pancakes.\n\nI got the Garden Skillet, with home fries, over-medium eggs, and rye toast. Skillets are usually piping hot right out of the skillet. This one, not so much. It wasn't cold, but definitely on the cold side of warm. The eggs were over-easy and very runny, and not over-medium. The potatoes were undercooked and firm, and the mushrooms were gross little nugglets of rubber straight from a can. Are fresh mushrooms too much to ask?\n\nSo cold food, canned mushrooms, very slow service, food coming out late, and oh yeah, did I mention really bad coffee? To make it better, it was super loud in there. The crowded room and music playing too loudly added to a thoroughly unenjoyable breakfast.\n\nWe shan't return.",
"It is good for what it is, cheap little no frills resto with decent food. I LOVED the house special chicken soup, and I'm a chicken soup whore so this was a score for me. I've had one breakfast here and one lunch. \n\nBreakfast: eggs and potatoes were cooked correctly (no brown omelette, why oh why is this so hard to accomplish for so many places?) I'd have breakfast here again\n\nLinch: I had the french dip and subbed soup instead of chips for a dollar more and was sooo glad I did. I was tempted to get a bowl to go but I put myself in check. The french dip was ok, not the best I've ever had but the aus jus was seasoned and the roast beef was not overly processed. The cheese wasn't really melted but the aus jus was hot so it really didn't matter at the end of the day. \n\nGreat prices and decent food.",
"The service was great, they food exactly as ordered I would return again and again. \n\nThe only item I was disappointed in the the \"fancy ketchup\". Was neither fancy or good. I would bring my own in the food was spot on that was the only detractor from the meal. My tater tots would have rocked with some Heinz on the plate.",
"We haven't stopped by for years and thought we should give it another try. Saturday lunchtime is very busy. We were about the only table that wasn't ordering breakfast foods. \n\nWe were in the mood for club sandwiches. I ordered the Turkey Club and my partner ordered the Black Forest Ham and Cheese Club(see pics). They were just what we were looking for. We didn't want anything fancy...just a good 'ole club sammy. \n\nIt has a friendly staff and an owner that doesn't mind filling a water glass(or two). We will return. As a side note, nearly every table around us got an order of French Toast. Maybe we should try some next time."
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"Stumbled upon Massa yesterday after a movie at the Ambler. This place is awesome! Ambler has a gem here! The food was great! The service awesome and the location unbeatable! It's convenient to the theater and the wine shop across the street.\n\nThe food is Portuguese inspired and everything that passed us looked fab! Our dinners were great - portions good size and cooked to perfection! \n\nWe also had the Amaretto dessert to share - asked the waiter if this was a single person size as it was plenty for 2 to share. \n\nI could not find a website yet but below is a link that includes their menu. \n\nSecret is out! There's a new sheriff in town! Get to Massa and be pleasantly surprised! \n\nhttp://montcoresource.com/2011/04/22/new-byo-in-ambler/",
"My husband and I are foodies who will travel far for good food and service. Massa is the first restaurant in Ambler where an inspired menu, clearly created with love and talent, meets attentive, well-trained service. Don't let \"pizza and grill\" in the name fool you... This is hand-prepared Italian and Portugese, from home-made pasta and chorizo to desserts created by chefs from Philadelphia's Four Seasons. And as the other reviewer pointed out, it's an affordable BYO located directly across from the Ambler Wine and Spirits. Hoorah for Ambler having a restaurant worthy of regular meals as well as guests and special occasions!",
"I just had lunch here today and was very excited to try this new place. I only gave it three stars because although the crab cake sandwich I had was outstanding, the service was horrible. When we walked in, there was no one there to greet us and there wasn't any music just dead silence, after about 5 minutes someone came to take us to our table, it was a our waiter and apparently he was the rest of the restaurant's waiter as well. He seemed very nervous and forgot to ask us what side we wanted with our sandwiches. Once the lunch crowd starting picking up he seemed completely overwhelmed and not only could we tell, but the other patrons also looked increasingly agitated. Our entire experience took about an hour and half and all we had were sandwiches. It took forever to get the bill and when he gave us our to go containers he gave two of us the wrong one. All in all, the decor was beautiful but I will not sit down to eat here again, I would order take-out though.",
"Have been to this newly opened restaurant 3 times now (dinner & lunch). The place definitely has good food & decor, attentive waiters & BYOB is a bonus. Portuguese inspired dishes is more of a terminology than an actuality. There are hints of it in menu dish names & a few ingredients but most of menu spans a wide range of typical restaurant choices.",
"My husband and I were so excited to have a restaurant in the area with Portuguese food again. We immediately saw the pork and clam dish which we fondly remembered from another restaurant in the area. We also saw the paella which is always a favorite of mine.\nWhat a disappointment. After leaving, we were discussing the dishes and lack of flavor. My husband suddenly realized that his pork and clam dish was to have had diced potatoes of which there were none. He said the pork was very tough and the pickled vegetables were a sneeze. My paella had wonderful creamy saffron risotto in texture but lacked seasoning which I later identified as garlic. The seafood was wonderful with the scallops done to perfection!\nWe will return to try the pizzas, which looked wonderful in appearance.\nGuess we will continue to look for some flavorful Portuguese food.",
"Everything on the menus sounded wonderful. Our waiter had mastered each and every dish and explained them well. Food ultimately was OK, but the portions wer ridiculously small. Quite a few ordered the papardelle with bollognese suace. Four noodles and a little sauce for $20 plus ala carte. Spin the gourmet schtick anyway you want. Adds up to over priced and under delivered.",
"I'm reluctant to give this place two stars, as I really do want Massa to succeed. But, my experience there was pretty unremarkable. I am hoping that what I experienced are new restaurant kinks that can be worked out. Aesthetically, it was fine. Warm colors and kind of that cool vibe. It looked very nice. I was disappointed in the service. I was met by the bored-looking hostess who didn't even say hello, just asked in a bored tone, \"Do you have a reservation?\" Considering that it was a Tuesday night at 6:30 and the restaurant was wide open, I found this to be an odd greeting. Our server wasn't very engaging. Didn't explain anything, never announced the specials (which, we overheard from a different server telling another table) and was actually pretty rude when I dared to ask if the papardelle dish could be modified to a sauce without meat. I got an attitude when she said, \"What do you want on it, then?\" Oh, my, excuse me for asking. My dining companion and I both got the Bacalhau á Lagareiro, which was fine. It could have used more fish for a $21 entree, in my opinion. But, it was fine. The server also never refilled our wine glasses, which I found to be odd. I've been to plenty of BYOB restaurants before where the servers do try to be a little attentive to the wine. We were pretty much left unatteded for everything during our meal. Which, was fine in one way since we wanted to talk, but on the other hand, we just commented to each other that we kind of seemed forgotten about. The dinner rolls were really good. I'd go back for pizza or stromboli if that same bread base is used. All in all, I wish this place well as I'm excited that Ambler has a growing restaurant scene. I fully realize that this one server could have been the exception and that the other servers are brilliant. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience. The entrees seemed over priced for what you get. But, they do offer pizza and stromboli at more reasonable pricing. Please do go experience it for yourself just to try it. I hope to go again in a few months to see if things have changed.",
"Just back from our second dinner at Massa. I had the swordfish with black rice and pineapple/mango salsa (delicious mixture of flavors) and a small Caesar salad. Was delicious. BF had sausage and mushroom pizza. Yummy. Chef came out to say hello. We'll be back. Too full for dessert.",
"Outstanding new restaurant in Ambler. It's a BYO, Mediterranean inspired place. Food is carefully prepared and the menu is well thought out. The service is very good, but especially professional with a server named Kevin. He acts as if he owns the place, which he doesn't, he pays such attention to detail. His skills are such that he could work at the finest restaurant in the city. He is a big reason we keep returning to this restaurant.",
"This place was amazing! I was not expecting to be so wowed. The server was very attentive and thoroughly explained the menu to us since we had never been there. The menu is seasonal so he said there were no specials bc everything is special. I ordered the paella and it was wonderful and so flavorful. It was a huge portion with tons of seafood including half of a lobster and they serve it in the pot they make it in. My friend got the salted cod dish and it was wonderful too, it is served with these delicious smashed potatoes. Unfortunately we had no room for dessert but they sounded amazing and based on the food I'm sure they are."
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"This would be a great place to put a real restaurant! We waited for an hour to be seated, certainly understandable for a Saturday night. While we waited we sat at the bar and ordered the coconut shrimp appetizer. It was pricey at $10 for 5 shrimp and they were average at best. Once we were seated, we ordered right away. We waited, and we waited, and we waited. While we were waiting, we noticed that other tables were not being served either. The waitress politely made excuses and said the food was on the way, just a few more minutes, etc. After waiting for 1 hour and 15 minutes, we left. Shame on the management at this place for not being direct and honest with the customers about their poor service. And shame on the management for making the wait staff apologize for your incompetence. Simply unacceptable. And sadly there were people still waiting to be seated as we left. Wonder if they would have stayed knowing they were in for a 2.5 hour stay?? The previous establishment in this location was managed so much better! What a disappointment.",
"First of all, I would like to say I am taking time out of my personal and business day to write this review. This past Saturday night we decided to try The Rudder out for the first time since we spend most of the summer on the lake and really enjoyed Anchor High Restaurant last year. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience I have ever had at any restaurant! We got to The Rudder at about 8pm on Saturday night and for that reason, expected a wait. They told us it would be about 1 1/2 hours. We were fine with that. About a hour into the wait, I went to the bar to order an appetizer of wings just to hold my boyfriend over who ran the full marathon that day. The bartender told me it would be 1 1/2 to 2 hours before I recieved the wings. I asked for a manager. The manager went to the kitchen and came back with wings and appologized. I asked him if thats the kind of wait we should expect after we actually get a table and I was lead to believe that would not be the case at all. After 2 hours we were finally seated. The first thing our waiter tells us when he walks up to the table was \"Our kitchen is closed, we won't be able to serve you.\" After I realized this was not a joke, I demanded a manager to our table. He came over and made excuses that there must be a misunderstanding and said he needed to go talk to the kitchen. He came back and said they would serve us but it would be almost 2 hours before we could get our food. We were so hungry at this point we decided to just leave. The couple beside us had 2 kids with them and said they had been there since 7 pm and their kids had just got their food but they still had not and were leaving as well. I am an understanding person when it comes to new restaurants and they have to work out their kinks but the line was crossed on so many levels Saturday night. If they would have just told us on the very front end the situation we would have been more understanding and could have left and ate somewhere else and come back another night. After that experience, I will NEVER go back and am going to make people aware of the terrible service and experience we had. After our 30 minute boat ride back home, we thanked Papa Johns for pulling through for us so quickly and ate pizza at almost midnight. I would NOT suggest going here at all!!!!! Stick to going to The Black Pearl!!!",
"Went last Saturday night and the wait was long which is to be expected. We ordered crab cakes and pickles for appetizer and both were extremely salty. The salt level was so high it left bumps on your tongue. I ordered the pork Oso Bucco and the Pork was tender but once again the sauce was extremely salty. Overall we were very disappointed with the food, they need to get the salt under control. On a positive note the waitress and the management handled things professionally and we will give them one more shot at our business but it will be later in the season when they have the kinks worked out",
"I was pretty certain the captain of the Titanic went down with the ship? Right? However, I am relatively sure he is steering this ship, known as the Rudder, right in to the same iceberg that sent the Titanic to it's cold, watery grave.\n\nI am in Nashville every June for CMA Fest and visit some very good friends that live in Hendersonville, TN. This is one of my most favorite nights when I come and visit. A good friend from my hometown lives in Hendersonville, he and his wife have a nice boat we take out every time I am in town, and this past week was no different. And, it was perfect weather.. My Gf and I, my friend and his wife, two other couples and another friend all loaded on to two boats and made our way toward The Rudder.\n\nI had heard nightmares about wait times from my friend, but we were not worried as it was a Tuesday night, how bad could it be? Well, if Stephen King is looking for a new nightmare to consider for his next book, consider The Rudder.(And that ain't a bad name is it Stephen for a book?)\n\nWe arrived and we were told 45 minute wait, even though clearly there were clean and open tables all over the place. But, okay, we have good company, the boats are docked and we have beer, could be worse.. Back on to the boats, we drink, chat and play some tunes.. 45 minutes go by, 50 minutes, 55 minutes, 1 hour.. I was starting to consider if I should start reviewing my will, and when my social security should start kicking in.. I am pretty certain my hair was falling off my head in some grayish color.. Well, finally we get buzzed (different kind of buzzed) to head up to the restaurant, and we are all starving by now. We are seated and wait about another 10 minutes before our server arrived. She did seem very nice, but VERY overwhelmed. She took our drink orders, well, about 15 minutes later the drinks arrive.. Which was OK because I was able to call friends I may never see again as I began to decay at this place.. We put our app orders in.. I ordered the boneless barbecue wings, calamari was also ordered with some fried pickles as well. About 40 minutes later the apps come out. In this time, not once were we asked if we needed anything else to drink. Should be mentioned my friend has a young Daughter in tow, starting to get a tad late now.. Anyway, apps come out, and I will say my wings were pretty good. Just the right amount of barbecue sauce, which flat out tells me the chef at least trusts his ability to make boneless wings. The Calamari? Ugh.. They were drowning in so much oil that I thought they may actually try to swim away, and they were SO chewy, it was like popping a bag of Big League Chew in your mouth, pretty gross. Everyone put their food orders in.. Well, entrees came out staggered, there were 10 of us and 5 entrees made their way out, this being about 45 minutes later. Even more confusing is, my GF ordered just chicken tenders with Mac n Cheese, same as our friend Katie, Katie's came out and my GF'S didn't, huh? I know I am no Michellin 5 star chef, but in my little mind, I seem to think sending out two orders of chicken tenders shouldn't be as challenging as trying to launch a NASA satellite in to orbit. Well, I got the Sirloin Sandwhich and it was DISGUSTING, Bland, Cold, little seasoning and I about chipped four teeth after I bit in to the roll that seemed like it has been around since the days the Dinosaurs ruled the world (I think even a Velosoraptor would by pass this hole) The rest of the food came out about 15 minutes later, everyone at the table said their food was either cold or just gross. Could not wait to get out of here, hoping to get one of the lifeboats, \"Women and Children first\" could be heard echoing from the bar... Our waitress, well, she said she could \"break up all our checks so we could pay separately\".. Should have known this would be a disaster.. This was like splitting the atom, took 30 minutes to get our check.. Just an absolute disaster.. I would NEVER go back here again and I am begging you not to go here, think of your loved ones.. Below based on five stars\n\nSERVICE *\n\nFOOD *\n\nATMOSPHERE ** 1/2 (bar seemed lively, music outside at bar as well)\n\nLOCATION ****\n\nOVERALL *",
"Enjoyed a cool summer evening at The Rudder last night with a small group of friends. We had a great time! We sat out on the covered deck in back and looked at the boats, listened to the lake sounds, and watched the ducks swim. Very relaxing. Good happy hour specials, great service, and the best atmosphere. The food was good, no complaints, but there was nothing outstanding about any of the entrees I sampled. It was a great gathering place and I'll go back for sure. Great atmosphere is worth \"okay\" food.",
"Great service but the food was just okay. Their drink prices justify glass, not plastic cups. I would come again for the beautiful setting.",
"Service was horrible! I don't think we will be going back! Took forever to get drinks. Waitress acted like it was a hassle to wait on us. Bartender was very slow and rude! Sweet tea came out and my friend had to wait 20 minutes for his beer which sat on the bar waiting to be served for at least 10 of those minutes. Coffee came out in a styrofoam cup! Salads came out really fast before the appetizer. Spinach dip was not very good. They were out of baked potatoes and caesar salad!! How are you already out of those two things at 8:30 on a Saturday night?? If we hadn't sailed over from Harbor Island, we probably would've left!",
"This is a restaurant and Marina you can pull up to on your boat and get something to eat or get gas or even dock your boat. They have live bands in the summer time. My favorite was the reggae band, perfect for boating!!\nThe restaurant has some great food. They could get some better red wine however. =) I will be back",
"OMG. fried pickles the best on the planet. Salad with grilled chicken sooo wonderful. This is heaven on Old Hickory Lake",
"You know, not bad for marina food. Let's be honest... we aren't talking 5 star dining on the water people.\n\nI came here one Friday evening for some family time and we had a very lovely evening. The garage doors surrounding the patio area that sits on the water were all open, so it was nice to enjoy the outdoors and see how many freakin turtles and ducks live close to this restaurant. Wow! Our waitress gave us some cheerios to feed the ducks and turtles. It was lovely! \n\nI snacked on the fried pickles and ordered the grilled fish tacos. I really enjoyed the fried pickles since they are dill and of the chip variety instead of the spears and I like that! The fish tacos were good, but VERY salty. And I can handles some salt... it was a bit overkill to be honest. \n\nThe food was decent but about what you'd expect. Our waitress was nice and the atmosphere was fun. They have live bands on some nights and while a bit loud can be a good time if that's your thing."
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"Overpriced. Tea was cold. Service non-existent. We left and went across the street for lunch since we could not get waited on and they were not busy.",
"We had a lovely tea party with three generations of ladies in our family to celebrate my niece's fifth birthday at Serenity. I wouldn't say it is the most kid-friendly place (quaint old house, close tables, antique china!), but they were very sweet and accommodating to our younger family members. We were served three different varieties of tea (all delicious!) and various fruit, scones, finger sandwiches, cookies, & mini tarts. The food was delicious!\nI will definitely go back!",
"First off, get the chicken salad. You won't be disappointed. \n\nSerenity is a cute place in downtown Zionsville. It's very girly and we went there for one of our monthly Girl's Lunch. When the weather is nice they have outdoor seating. It's often pretty crowded so reservations are recommended. That said we once made a reservation for 6 and then when we got there realized we had 7. One of the ladies working there snapped at us saying that \"advance notice would have been appreciated\" but they fixed up a table and we were fine after that. She later came by and nicely said that the advanced notice would have been nice so that we wouldn't have had to wait for them to set up another table but whatever, I won't dwell on that.\n\nMany of the meals come with a scone (which changes based on the day) and a cup of fresh fruit. The chicken salad you get is a HEAPING portion and every bite is delicious. A friend I was with got the lobster BLT and frankly it's portion size was disappointing considering it was the most expensive thing on the menu but she said it tasted good. Other people I was with also liked the bisque which came in a little teapot like container. \n\nThere are other wraps and sandwiches on the menu that always look delicious and I'm tempted to try but I can never seem to get away from the chicken salad so I have yet to experience them. Maybe next time...",
"I mistakenly wrote a review for the Carmel location (now closed). Which I have since removed and am now placing it here where it belongs...\n\nWent for Tea last year before Christmas. We were very disappointed. The teas themselves were very good. However, all of our plates, chargers and tea cups were terribly chipped. Our glasses looked very dirty and spotted. Tea was spilled on one of my dining mates because a tea pot was broken. \n\nThe food was extremely sub-par. The finger sandwiches were made with bread WAY to thickly sliced for the purpose. The pastries were disappointing as well. Everything seemed very \"homecooked\". I expected a much more refined offering.\n\nI have tea every year just before Christmas with 3 other ladies. we'll be taking our business back to the Canterbury this year.",
"The food is good but the service was very slow. We sat inside but most of the diners sat outsice. They had trouble shfitign between the two groups. To their credit, they recognized the problem and didn't charge us for desert.",
"\"SERENITY NOW - insanity later\"\n\nSorry I just cannot resist that Seinfeld quote every time I think of the name of this restaurant, my bad.\nWe bought a Groupon for Sunday Brunch for two for the price of one - so off we went. The restaurant is a nicely restored former home on the \"Brick Street\" in downtown Zionsville and was very comfortable and nicely decorated. They have quite a bit of seating outside which would be very nice in good weather. The service was very prompt and friendly.\nThe brunch consisted of a very tasty scone with dried fruits ,along with some delicious honey cream for dipping, as a first course. The main brunch was breakfast potatoes, a spinach and cheese quiche, a piece of \"French Toast Casserole\", a small serving of field greens with a very tasty sweet/fruity vinaigrette and a fruit cup.\n\nThe Good - the quiche was extremely tasty; the casserole was quite good as well, although it needed some syrup (about which more below); the salad, dressing, and the scone were also very nice. My wife had their house tea, an almond-cherry blend which I thought was very flavorful.\n\nThe Less Good - The breakfast potatoes were at best ordinary, not much distinction there. Why restaurants serve fruit cups using fruit that is not great is beyond me, but this is one - maybe in the summer the cups will be good. The portions for the price are a bit skimpy; we were eating for half price but I would have been a little peeved paying full price for what I got.\n\nThe Bad - when I go to an upscale eatery I should NEVER see \"Mixed Fruit\" jelly offered, and \"industrial grade\" syrup for the French Toast Casserole is just unbelievable - I mean \"artificial and natural Maple flavor\" was well down the list of ingredients.\n\nMy wife had eaten lunch here several times, and she enjoyed a lot, so I would probably give it 3 1/2 stars.",
"This is a charming restaurant with local owners. I have eaten here several times and I have always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Yes, it can be a bit noisy but I was glad to see them busy. I had a mushroom, sherry soup, chicken salad and white chocolate chip scone. The food was incredible. Even though the place was packed, our server was attentive and even noticed that it was my birthday. She sent us home with two chocolate peanut butter scones that were wrapped with a pink bow. In response to one of the other critics, if you want a fancy, white gloved tea, go elsewhere. On the other hand, if you enjoy a delicious home cooked meal in a quaint setting, you shouldn't miss this place!!",
"I've had the Duchess tea at Serenity twice now in past three months. It is the largest of the teas, smaller one is the Princess tea. The Duchess came with three different pots of tea and if any mentioned are not your favs, you can request different tea. Comes with three types of finger sandwiches, scones and various other desserts. Pecan bars are one of my favorites. My husband prefers the cream puffs. To Go boxes are available and tied in a pretty little bow if you must.\n\nThe finger sandwiches, Chicken, Salmon, Cucumber and a Hummus are very tasty. Each on different types of bread. My friend preferred the Salmon and Chicken while I enjoyed all but cucumber the least. Chicken is fabulous...a must try either for tea or lunch.\n\nI've had 4 different types of Serenity's scones. They all were moist and delicious. The coddled butter if available is remarkable. The scones are small which are perfect for tea. Not the larger Starbucks size. Love the variety of scones!\n\nAtmosphere is lovely with the cozy, quaint old house, intimate tables and china. So many cute tea pots! Great place for the girls but several husbands seem to enjoy the experience as well so don't forget to at least invite. The service has always been friendly and timely. I am so relaxed and FULL when I leave but can't wait until the next visit. Treat yourself and/or your friends to a well deserved tea time.\n\nReservations are a MUST for tea (even one) and recommended for lunch. My next visit is for Sunday Brunch. Can't wait to try it.",
"I love the food and atmosphere at Serenity. I often go for lunch with coworkers and we enjoy a nice, relaxed lunch with tea. The sandwiches and soups are wonderful. And every plate comes with a fresh scone - the scones are ALWAYS delicious. \n\nThe patio is fantastic during the summer and spacious!\n\nIt is a small place with only a couple regular waitresses which I like. But while yummy, I have had a few bad/strange experiences with a certain waitress there. Sometimes she is very friendly, and sometimes she is incredibly rude. \n\nThat said, very good food and atmosphere. Try the sherried mushroom soup!",
"What a wonderful place to relax and enjoy great food. Excellent Service every time I'm here. We tried the Sunday Brunch two weeks ago thanks to the Groupon offered. Your served a first course of a small serving of field greens with a sweet vinaigrette and a scone (heath bar today) with coddled cream (the best! cream). Main entree is a pre-platted brunch which includes cheesy egg casserole, french toast casserole, sausage links, brunch potatoes (diced potatoes with seasoning), and a cup of fresh fruit. Of course we had a pot of Almond Cherry Tea (the house tea), and a slice of their 3 layer lemon cake for dessert. Lots of food! Totally understand why reservations are a MUST for the Sunday Brunch! I'll be back soon.\n\nPerfect location for smaller Bridal Showers. Can't wait for warmer weather to enjoy the great outdoor patio area."
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"Best ribs in St. Louis. Especially the turkey ribs! Convenient location, good customer service, and loved sitting outside to enjoy my dinner and the beautiful weather. Will definitely go back for more!!",
"FORMERLY KNOWN AS MAMA JOSEPHINE'S\n\n*I was very happy to find out that Mama Josephines menu items were still being made at five aces. \n*The chicken and Dumplings are amazing.\n*Friendly and helpful staff.\n*Clean establishment with indoor and out door seating\n* Home style bbq, food, and sides\n* Will be returning! (Often)\n*Pro tip: try the fried fruit pies.",
"Glad to see barbecue in shaw. They were really busy so although I called ahead and gave them 45 min, order was not ready and I was missing an item. I was ordering for guests but they had turkey ribs and smoked wings and said the ribs were amazing but the chicken undercooked. I tasted the cornbread myself and it was delicious. I will be back because they are just getting started and it should get better.",
"This place has excellent food all around. I went on a weekend with a large party and we all enjoyed our meals. Latoshia and Antonio made us feel welcome, their boys checked our table regularly and played with the toddlers in our party. Service was good, sweet potatoes melted in my mouth and the fried pie a la mode was fantastic. Not many places serve turkey ribs but Antonio proudly told us how he makes his own rub for his meats without using salt and then cooks everything low and slow until it's perfect for any palate. Try Five Aces, you won't be disappointed.",
"Came here with a group of 40 visiting from Chicago. They closed their doors to the public and invited us to dine as a private group! So accommodating! The bbq was great! The sides were also delicious. BYOB! And they loved that we were a group that likes to eat and drink! \n\nMust come try their bbq!",
"This newly opened (late April, 2016) owner-operated, local BBQ is STELLAR! It puts Pappy's, Bogart's and SugarFire to SHAME! Real, smoked and not gas-grilled, their meats are marinated and delicious with their own signature rubs and sauces. \n\nThe owner, Antonio C. Ellis, and four of his children share the same initials, which inspired the name. Antonio and his staff are helpful and skilled. On my first visit, he sat and talked with me and met up with other customers, making friends. \n\nThey have turkey, chicken, beef and pork selections on platters, in \"sandwiches\" (but go ahead and eat their wonderful \"Texas Toast\" separately and pick up those ribs if you want!), and in combos, with sizes for all appetites except tiny. So, if you're not a big eater, go with a friend!\n\nThe onion rings I had were crispy and perfectly done.The ribs were pork and excellent, and tender as could be. Great flavors! \n\nWhile I was eating, Antonio mentioned his new sauce and asked if I'd like to try his \"spicier\" version, which I did. Wow! I proceeded to dip my onion rings in it! It is hot, but not hurting, and extremely tasty. He's about to name it and begin to offer it to customers this week. \n\nMy only complaints, and not worth removing a star: no greens (no cooked and no cole slaw)! I asked for and received some good sliced pickles for my \"greens,\" but they need to add some, right?\n\nI was too full (took home two of my three ribs for my mom!) for dessert, so can't comment on that. \n\nThis gem is right down the street from the Missouri Botanical Gardens (MBG) and near the stadiums and other sites downtown, but tucked away on the corner of Shaw and a ONE-WAY STREET (which I didn't notice and went the wrong way on!). They have indoor, AC seating and outdoor, awning seating with no large tables but they can be combined, I'm sure. They also do a Saturday brunch/breakfast and take-out. \n\nOn-street parking, which could get tricky but I had no problem. \n\n5 Aces BBQ is only open only until 7 PM on weeknights and 8 PM on weekends, so go early!\n\nDon't miss this! It's in a residential area, so look for the green awnings at the tables on the south side of Shaw going East toward Spring St. from the MBG. \n\nI plan to go back and bring my 84-year-old southern-roots (Kentucky) mother and some local cousins for some tasty treats.",
"I've had the ribs, brisket, and chicken wings, all delicious. Got to try the new wing sauce yesterday so good, sweet and spicy. The owners are so friendly and it is a great establishment to have in the neighborhood.",
"Discovered Five Aces at rib fest in New Towne. We have been to the restaurant a couple of times and have added them to our regular stops. Great ribs. We've only had a few things on the menu so far. Everything has been great. Ribs are the best we've had in the St. Louis area. Fries are special because they put their special rub on them as well as the meat. We tried the chicken and dumplings. Tastes better than home cooking, sorry mom. Had a sneak taste of biscuits and gravy...can't wait to get back for a full order. We always walk away with leftovers. Can't wait to try the other items.",
"I'm really, really sad writing this review. I LOVE neighborhood businesses and was so excited to see BBQ come to Shaw. Then I saw all the other excellent reviews. With my brother and his family in town, I thought I'd give Five Aces a try and carry out for dinner. \n\nLet me say that it is totally possible that I ordered badly. The menu was not set up for carry out, at least not in the way I was expecting. Usually you can order smoked meats by the pound (or similar), and there is some idea of the amount of sides you get by size. Five Aces' menu is set up for meals--like a brisket meal with two sides and choice of bread. While the meal came in two sizes, it wasn't at all clear what the sizes meant, except that one was bigger than the other. \n\nI explained to the woman behind the counter that it was our first time, and we needed to get food for four adults and four kids. She was super friendly but didn't offer any guidance in terms of quantities. We said that we did not want the meals but wanted to buy foods in bulk for sharing at dinner. I obviously was not clear in expressing what I wanted. \n\nWe ordered a full slab of ribs (not the meal), and a large brisket (it didn't seem possible from the menu to order just brisket). We ordered two sides--broccoli and fried okra--cornbread and Texas toast, and two slices of caramel pecan pie. This came to about $65. In comparison to experiences at other local joints like Bogarts or Pappys, this should have been about right to feed 4+4. \n\nWhen we got home and opened the containers, it was clear that there was a mismatch of expectations. A slab of ribs is a slab of ribs, quantity-wise. There was roughly 4oz of brisket, two broccoli florets, and about 1/2 cup of okra that didn't appear to have any batter coating. One piece of cornbread and one slice of Texas toast. \n\nOK. That is not amount of food we expected, and aside from the slab of ribs I was disappointed in the price for the amount...but what about the quality of what we got?\n\nThe flavor of the ribs was good, as was the sauce. The meat was firm and you had to work for it. I like that, and \"fall off the bones\" ribs always tell me it was overcooked (or worse, parboiled) and isn't my thing for BBQ. That said, they were ok. Not outstanding. \n\nThe brisket was extremely fatty--about half fat. It had not rendered down yet, so maybe needed more time in the smoker. \n\nCornbread was excellent. \n\nI would suggest restructuring the menu for carry out into dinners and bulk meats and sides. We asked the woman who took our order if they ever had pulled pork, and she said they had it, but I couldn't find it on the menu. I'll have to go back and give it a try another time. \n\nMaybe we caught them on a bad night (although Saturday at 5:30 should be in the wheelhouse). I try never to base an opinion on a single encounter, so we will give them another go some other time.",
"Five aces gets 5 stars for sure! Ordered for the family and got enough to feed an army!! The chicken and dumplings were AMAZING! Largest bowl of it I've ever seen! The dumplings were light and not doughy. Delicious! I've been search for years for fried chicken this good! It's now my favorite fried chicken in St Louis. Kids got brisket and pork steak sandwiches and raved. Get the fried okra, potato salad or fries as side. Antonio and Latasha make you feel so welcome, like you're hanging at their home with them. Love this place!"
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"The only conveyor belt sushi restaurant in the metro Nashville area!",
"I have been dying to do conveyor belt sushi, god knows why but it just seemed like it would be a hoot. The concept is that the rolls and sushi come around with different colored stripes on the plate. The plates are priced according to color and they range from $1 up. \n\nI was kind of disappointed. The sushi was OK I guess. I think what disappointed me was that on the $3-4 plates, you were only getting a half serving of whatever roll came by (only 3 pieces) and also you really weren't sure exactly what was in it so I had a few duds. Anyway, I just was expecting it to be really sophisticated and cutting edge and you were just paying more for average sushi to get sent around to you on a conveyor belt. \n\nThere is menu food to order and I haven't tried any of that. Maybe that's more enticing. Since I have found another Sushi place in the area that I like a whole lot better, namely Saki, it's hard for me to keep trying it out.",
"This was my first conveyer belt sushi experience. \n\nWhile the sushi was decent, most of the pieces had something spicy added to them, and I prefer non-spicy rolls. \n\nI also experienced the same problem as mentioned previously with not knowing exactly what you're getting, as they plates are not labeled. We sat in front of one of the sushi chefs, and he was kind enough to tell us what each one was, but I guess it's probably better for them to be labeled as opposed to constantly bugging the chef. The chef, however, was very nice, friendly and curteous. \n\nUnique rolls to try are the Tina Roll (with thin lemon slices on top), the Strawberry roll and the Ashley roll (includes jalapenos, but it was still not too terribly spicy for me). \n\nI thought the prices were slightly less for the serving size when comparing to how much you would normally get with a full roll. This makes for a good way to try out several different rolls.",
"Conveyor Belt Sushi is a fun gimmick, but in the end that's really all it is. Its a great thing to do maybe once. But I cannot stress enough, as others have, the many shortcomings.. First, the lack of labeling. My girlfriend and I were lucky because we had the undivided attention of the Sushi chef, but we had not been sitting at the bar, we would have had no way of knowing most of the time what we were eating. Bodeli would be doing itself a huge favor by somehow indicating what you were trying. Second of all, many of the rolls came in 3 pieces instead of 4. This made for some difficult math between two people. How do you eat half a roll? Perhaps the intention was that each person try their own, but that's not very romantic, and given how long it can take for the conveyor to make one revolution, its also not very practical. Still, it wasn't a horrible experience. The Sushi Chef was very friendly and the rest of the staff was very attentive. Its not that there was anything wrong with the place, just that it needs to make a few friendly modifications to make the experience more enjoyable overall.",
"Great place to go. What so folk see as a problem (lack of labeling) I see as a good thing because it leads to experimentation. And you are not limited to what you see on the belt, you can always ask the chef for requests. They also have a 2 for 1 happy hour that includes sake. Maybe not the absolute best sushi in town, but pretty good.",
"I have been to Japan, and experienced conveyer belt sushi in Tokyo Station. Though I appreciate the fact that a place like Bodeli exists in the Nashville area, I honestly can't recommend it. And I'm not saying that because I've eaten sushi in Japan. I would go to a handful of Nashville sushi restaurants before Bodeli.\n\nSushi seemed to have been sitting on the conveyer belt for quite a while. I'm talkin' fairly brown avocado, folks. Aside from sushi, both maki rolls and nigiri, the entrees Bodeli serves are really straight forward and tasted short of phenomenal. \n\nI think the fun of a place like this is that you DON'T know what to expect, like going to a traditional Dim Sum restaurant. But despite the novelty, I can't recommend this restaurant.",
"I have no idea how this restaurant received 4 stars. This is amateur sushi...if even that. I was hoping to have a good meal since I had traveled from Knoxville for a meeting. I spent $40 on the worse meal I have ever had. What a disappointment! I am more upset, however, that they received 4 stars. YUCK!",
"This place has more going for it because of the conveyor system, each order on the conveyor is a half of a regular order, and individually is cheap enough, but i had 5 plates, and side salad, and my bill was about 18 dollars. If I had it to do over again, I would definitely order the items fresh off the menu, unless I was in a hurry or something. Would be good if you only had a 30 minute lunch and wanted to drop in for a quick bite, but the sushi stayed on the conveyor too long in my opinion. Definitely a fun place to go just to see the spectacle of it all, but there are definitely better sushi places out there.\nSo maybe go once for the fun, and pick what looks good as it comes by, but if you want to be sure what your are getting, and want it made fresh, order form the menu.",
"Okay, for what this place is, it is definitely unique. However, even after seeing videos on youtube of the \"Real McCoy\" in Japan, this conveyor based sushi place is not all that great. Sure it is a novelty, but the selection is slim and not extremely varied.\n\nMany rolls that are inexpensive and common for combos at other places, are almost non-existant here. Now if you want the novelty, the conveyor buffet is quite the bargain for a sushi lunch. But if you want good sushi, there are better places in the Cool Springs area.\n\nAnd though I know it is for sanitary reasons, the lids over the plates make it very difficult to tell what one is getting.",
"Some coworkers and I eat here maybe twice a month and moderately enjoy it. The sushi is not the best and it can be expensive ($14 for the buffet), but the service is attentive and friendly and the rotating bar that you sit at is very convenient.\nWhen I'm feeling picky I don't bother coming here, when I want something easy and good enough I do."
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"The food here was pretty good though I thought it was weird that they had Chinese food items on their menu (sesame chicken, beef broccoli, mongolian beef etc). We had some spicy noodle dish (forgot what it was called #72? - above Pad See Ew) and Spicy Shrimp (in house specialties section). Both were very good. The spicy noodles were REALLY spicy. It was like a spicy version of Pad See Ew minus the egg. The shrimp was equally good, not as spicy, with a little bit of sweetness. I would recommend both dishes. The restaurant fell short of four stars because of the ambiance (kind of tacky/overdone--very decorative \"thai\" pieces everywhere) and because it felt a little bit on the dirty side though I've been to worse.",
"Reviews are all about bias, so: best Thai curry in town. Any color. Don't ask for hot, you will die (unless you don't, some people are ok with super hot). I like medium, as I can taste the many flavors and have a good amount of heat. Mango sticky rice is especially good when the mango is in season, the dish is available year-round. Pineapple fried rice..mmm. Pad Thai, crunchy and tasty. Good soups. Friendly/fast/know our names service. Take-out! In a hurry, call ahead.",
"It's hard for me to pick my favorite Thai place in Boise, but this is certainly a candidate. Everything is fresh and awesome. You can ask for a little bowl of prik nam pla and get it freshly made. All the typical noodle dishes are have that great. I like the ones that have that smoky taste from the noodles being seared a little. There is a spicy noodle made with a million jalapenos that is hot as hell. Watch out.\n\nAnd then after eating, and you are inspired to cook something southeast Asian at home, stop by the Orient Market next door and pick up some 3 Crabs Brand fish sauce.",
"It's weird to give this place a 3 after giving the Thai temple near my house a 3, too. They're on different levels... but here we go:\n\nWe started coming to this place to get away from downtown during lunch. One of my coworkers has to feed his Thai fix weekly and Mai Thai was getting a little boring. My coworkers came here first without me, but brought me here afterwards and we've been coming here ever since.\n\nCompared to Mai Thai, things seems a little more home-y here instead of modern decor. Also, they just remodeled so it feels a little more private (they added a couple walls whereas before it was just lots of tables). \n\nThe lunch specials are okay - if you don't like peas and carrots (like me), I'd avoid getting the fried rice with your lunch entree. My favorite so far has to be the Pineapple Fried Rice - the portion is HUGE and it has shrimp, pineapple, and CASHEWS. \n\nMy coworkers like the fresh rolls and the Tom Kha soup as well. I'm not a huge fan of the rolls because of their dense rice wrappers (I'm used to lighter ones), but the Tom Kha is pretty good. \n\nWe've come here consistently and I think we'll keep coming back as a standby. It's not the best Thai I've had, but it isn't bad for Boise...",
"Have to downgrade after some disgusting Tom Yum Goong recently. The shrimp was disintegrating.",
"This is the first Thai food I've had in Boise and I really enjoyed it. I agree the location is kind of odd, but the decor is lovely and the servers are all very nice. They were busy during a weekday lunch, so perhaps they need to hire a few more, but the food was well worth the wait. After we ordered they brought a soup with ground chicken, cabbage, tofu and noodles. We had an appetizer of pork and seeds that was well presented, and then the main course.. Pineapple Fried Rice! This version had a bit more soy sauce in the preparation than I am accustomed to, but it was wonderfully tasty and the presentation, again, just lovely. Someone in their kitchen does a great job with garnishes. I also had a Thai Iced tea.. it was a bit sweet for me, but that can vary depending on who is mixing them . \n\nI will definitely go back. the one down point is that I had ordered an item to go for when we were ready to leave, but they didn't start cooking in until I'd paid.. the poor server was so sweet though and she obviously appreciated the fact that I didn't go nuclear on her.",
"I'm new to Thai food and love the food at Chiang MAI. They are very helpful with explaining the dishes and the portions are plentiful. My husband and I love to order a ton of dishes and share and try something new every time. The prices can't be beat, the service is always great and the food is excellent.",
"I feel kinda crazy for ordering Sweet and Sour Pork at a Thai Restaurant 'coz it's something I should get at a Chinese restaurant but i'm glad they didn't disappoint. The serving was generous and it tasted really good. Our server was really nice, service time was reasonable. The mango sticky rice was delish...wished i didn't have to share it with hubby :) maybe next time i'll try their curries....",
"I have tried the papaya salad and it was just so-so. It seems like almost everything else on the menu is great. The curry seems to be made from fresh coconut milk. \n\nI tried the larb most recently (with beef) and was blown away by the flavor. It's the best thing on the menu.",
"Wow. Just had a terrible experience here! So this place was a top favorite here in town and we always get the green curry with tofu. As a gift from my mother we went in tonight to get our usual, and granted it was really busy, they made a mistake and gave us red curry. We wanted to let them know(and were planning on eating it anyway) but they tried to brush it off as green. We ate some and it was OBVIOUSLY a red curry! (we are curry conisours) So we mention it again with the same response. Then a woman sitting next to us got her GREEN curry, which was obviously a green curry, I lost my appitite. We told the waitress, who got the owner... She would not back down or offer us to fix it! She said next time we should order it less spicy, and I replied next time we'll go somewhere else. Then our waitress had enough integrity to admit the mistake, but was powerless to do anything. And that is how it went down. And that is how you lose customers and get bad reviews on yelp."
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"This place surprised me. For a fast foody looking place it was fresh, friendly and delicious. Healthy options such as brown rice and sweet potatoes, plus grilled meats instead if fried. Taste was unique, unlike a typical burrito or hamburger joint, and very large portions. In fact you are better off splitting a full order bowl with someone or packing half for takeaway. It's a little more than you'd spend for a Subway or something, but your getting a LOT of food. Try the jerk chicken bowl with Rumbi rice, its delicious.",
"This restaurant is one of many that tend to follow a pattern:\n\nAdd sugar to a bunch of meat, add a ton of carbs and a few vegetables and voila authentic (insert ethnicity here) cuisine. \n\nRumbi is yet another chain that in many ways is matches Costa Vida, Cafe Rio, etc... The formula is the same. Sweet pork, teriyaki chicken, honey orange mixed with rice. Add a small amount of veggies. Load a plate with enough rice to feed a small Vietnamese family and your have \"authentic\" island food. \n\nThe sauces taste like they came from gallon plastic jugs. The meat tastes like it was emptied from food service bags. The seasoning is just enough as to not offend the American palate. This is massed produced sugar meat with basic roughage and rice. \n\nWhen are Idahoans going to stop paying into the pork swill franchises with their predictable menus and support real restaurateurs? When we do, we'll see more places like Kahootz in Meridian.",
"Food wasn't impressive, cost over $20 for two people, it took far too long for our order to be finished (over 15 minutes for a burger and a ricebowl), and my burger was lukewarm. There are too many quality meals for two in the sub $20 to even consider this place.",
"I heard about Rumbi a couple of months ago and finally had a chance to make it in. As i walked in I was warmly welcomed by the ambitious staff. The beautiful blue-eyed worker (Sallyann I believe) recommended an organic tofu bowl with bali flavor and a mix of rumbi rice and brown rice. I was astonished at this delicacy. The bali sauce had added a wonderful touch of peanut flavoring to my bowl. MMMM DELICIOUS! Not only was the food great, the staff was so accommodating. Sallyann brought me out some chips and salsa along with some of rumbi's hot teriyaki sauce. This added the perfect amount of flavor to my meal. I was quite happy with not only the food quality, but also the warm-hearted staff. Thank you so much Rumbi's for the great dinner. and thank you Sallyann for your great recommendations. I will most definitely be back with friends.",
"I got lunch today from Rumbi, and I was beyond unimpressed with my chicken sandwich and a \"mix\" of sweet potato fries and regular fries. First, the sandwich was comparable in looks to a sloppy burger slapped together by a teenaged employee at Wendy's. The chicken was thick on one end, thin on the other end, making the sandwich hard to hold and eat. The two anorexic (irony?) slices of bacon that were glued to the bun were obviously of the futuristic micorwavable-in-30-seconds type that lacked flavor, texture or substance. The bbq sauce that came as a side was thicker than glue, and tasted more like corn syrup than anything else. As stated on the menu, the fries are a mix of sweet and regular. When I think of \"mix\", I picture a somewhat equal proportion of each item mixed together. Not the case. I dumped out the greasy bag of fries to find 3 overcooked sweet potato fries mixed in with a handful of thin, overcooked regular fries. The regular fries were overcooked to the point of resembling the texture and crisp of a potato chip, and a bad one at that. \n\nThe meal was disappointing, and the price paid for this regrettable meal is irriatating. Save your money and order off the dollar menu at McDonald's, where at least you get what you pay for.",
"I love this place! We found it one night in Phoenix and I was super excited when I heard that they had put one here in Meridian.\n\nIt's definitely a pricier lunch, but well worth it. I've always ordered the half bowl and I usually have left overs. Think of Mongolian, but with rice instead of noodles and more tropical/Hawaiian flavors than straight up Asian flavors. They do have the noodle option with your bowl, which I'll try out next time. They also have burgers, tacos and salads too, however I've only had the rice bowls.\n\nStaff is really friendly (sometimes over the top as Christy M said), and the food tastes excellent.",
"Rice bowls are big and flavorful. Fun place for lunch or dinner with the family.",
"I had a Fire Island Noodle Bowl. The flavors were very savory with a nice amount of sweet to counter-balance. The noodles were overcooked and forgot to top it with a fresh lime wedge (as pictured and described in the menu) but I took the dish to go and the noodles would have been better had I eaten them there. Overall it was a delicious dish and made me not want to put my fork down. I'll be back!",
"Cindi and I were hoping for something as good as the http://www.islandnoodles.com/ we get at the McCall Winter Carnival. While Cindi enjoyed her barbecue chicken salad, my beef and chicken noodles with spicy teriyaki sauce did not live up to my expectations, especially given the nearly $9 price tag. Neither the noodles nor vegetables had the seared smokey flavor I expect in a wok-cooked meal -- they tasted more like they were boiled or steamed. And while the sauce was good, I had to ask for two extra portions, and even then it was lost in the watery broth that filled half the bowl.",
"Super friendly staff always ready to help with a smile. I had the chicken and shrimp over noodles, was so good! And the sweet potato fries were yummy. I also suggest the mango salsa."
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"I tried the lechon arepas last night. They were ridiculously good! I highly recommend them to anyone.",
"They were at the latest Starlight Racing event at the Fairgrounds. They need more help at big events. Many people including myself complained about the time it took to get your food. I got the pork tacos and they were dry and hot with pepper and not much taste after that. In fact one of the worst tacos I have ever had. Must have been because of the large crowd which it appeared they were not prepared for. $8 tacos better be good and these were not even close.",
"The often park themselves at Hollygrove on Saturdays so I dropped by to try them out. It took about a half an hour to get my food. I think they don't start raising the pigs until you place your order. When my food finally arrived, it was decently good, but certainly not worth the wait. If they could figure out a way to speed things I could would eat there again, otherwise I probably won't be stopping by unless I have another half our to kill.",
"I'm not the biggest fan of food trucks but I had just experienced an unsatisfactory meal at Rum House and I was still starving. Lucky for me this truck was right outside of Rendezvous so I thought I would roll the dice and finally sample some trendy food truck grub. I got chicken tacos which, at $8 for three baby tacos, I thought was a rip off but they were the same size as the three baby tacos that I had just eaten at Rum House (for like $18) so they were a comparative bargain. I got the \"stupid hot salsa\" for my sauce and didn't find it all that hot really but it was alright. I could have gotten double the food at this truck for what I paid at Rum House for a similar product but honestly I don't think the tacos at either place are worth more than 50 cents each. I've gotten tacos this size made by real Mexicans in taco trucks in Austin for like $2 but I guess you're paying for the convenience of the food being right in front of the bar. These tacos are definitely better than many made in stationary restaurants but for the price they charge I might be tempted to make a run for the Taco Bell border... oh wait never mind the drive through line is around the corner; so instead I would go for the $5 pint and a slice at New York Pizza.",
"La Concinita is NOT located at the address listed. It is a food truck and so goes where ever the city allows (which evidently was not at their first choice location on 1st Saturday of carnival...thank goodness they found private property across the street on Sunday). \n\nI must say la Concinita may save my life this carnival season. They plan to be set up most parade days within a reasonable walk of where I usually catch the parades. The 2 sauces I've tried were amazing (avocado lime & spicy mango). The two veggie options were super tasty. Seriously, I'm so in love with the butternut squash/black bean combo that I may try to duplicate that at home. My niece loved the chicken. And I noticed lots of families ordering just rice & beans or just fried plaintains for their picky eaters. Smart\n\nFollow them on twitter or FB and track them down. You won't be sorry.",
"I love a business that reads their reviews and makes good on the promise of a great product with great service. After my poor review I tried La Cocinita again and the tacos I had were grand. Loaded with meat and flavor with a taste all their own. I just wish they had salsa in the bottle because the salsas are excellent and I like to slather a good salsa all over my tacos. I now recommend.",
"Food truck was parked outside Thurs afternoon farmers market by American Can. I overheard the vendors talking about it, so I had to try it. Two carne asada \"sandwiches\" between patacones (crispy green plantains) and spicy mango sauce for $9--soo good! The plantains were perfect and crispy, and the meat was generous, as well as juicy and tasty. Also had a side of fried sweet plantains (love plantains!!) for $3 which were soft, tasty, and not overly greasy. Will definitely stop by next time I return to this farmers market!",
"I've had their tacos a few times now and I've yet to be disappointed in the food I've received. The menu is always creative and they rotate the items on it often enough to keep it interesting. There's a variety of choices fitting every dietary need, including at least one vegan/vegetarian option.\n\nMy only complaint is that for the price the portions can be a bit on the small side. The massive flavors make up for that a bit but if I'm paying 9$ for three tacos and 3$ for a side of plantains I'd like to get more than four or five bites out of each taco. And maybe I'm just a selfish glutton but the sides don't seem big enough to share. \n\n\nRegardless, a valuable addition to the burgeoning food truck culture here in New Orleans and definitely worth checking out!",
"La Cocinita - Tacos, Arepas and Rice & Bean Bowls - all were so delicious! I am hungry just thinking about them. \n\nRachel catered a variety of appetizers for our company happy hour - it was wonderful to meet her. The passion she has for the food she makes is quite evident. Great flavors and amazing presentation of each individual taco and bowl. Beautifully done - food art. I highly recommend!",
"I've had two bad experiences with La Cocinita, both of them were at large events. However, these events were about 6 months apart and they should really have some sort of game plan together by now for large crowds. \n\nThe first time I went was during City Park's showing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, I waited over an hour for food. I could have left the park driven somewhere on Carrollton for food and had a decent meal by the time La Cocinita had taken my order. I like to support local vendors, but next time I'll be sneaking in my own food. \n\nThe second time occurred yesterday at NOLA drive in's showing of Psycho. When I saw their truck I inwardly cringed, but decided to give them another try. Once again I waited about 45 minutes for food. I had to change what I wanted as they only had the \"bowl\" option (which is everything on rice and beans) because of some difficulties with the grill and they were unable to serve tacos. As I continued to wait in line, they ran out of two sauces, avocados, and made us wait another 10 minutes for them to cook rice. The rice was not really worth the wait, just simple white rice, not seasoned or flavored in any sort of way. Costumers after me were especially lucky because they proceeded to run out of beans and chicken. Essentially forcing customers to have pork as the only protein left, the other option was more rice and beans.\n\nAll in all the food is tasty, but not worth the wait or price. they really need to stop doing large events or they need learn how to handle a decently large crowd.\n\n***EDIT***\n\nI took Rachel up on her offer of free tacos, and went to the truck at the crescent city farmer's market. the weather was bad, so I was the only one there, but it was really nice to meet her and hear how she got into the food truck business. You can tell she really cares about her business and the customers.\n\nI got three different tacos, one was a carne asada special, the other was a roasted chicken with an arepa like dough (which I loved), and I had another chicken one with a roasted red pepper sauce. They were all great and filling, and I'll definitely go back and see them again."
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"I didn't need to come here this morning. My job hooks up a swank coffee discount so I really didn't need to come here. But it was a brand new coffeehouse, and McThrill gets drawn to those like a moth does to a lamppost. On top of that the name of the house is McThrill's drug of choice! So resist was something that I just couldn't do.\n\nThe place's grand opening is on Saturday. So they were pretty much open and working out the kinks before their big occasion. So it is too early to fully criticize. But it's a good thing that they're working out those kinks because they were definitely there. They had one of those counter prep systems where one person works the register, another does the food, and another preps the drinks. That usually works for places like Dunkin Donuts and Fourbucks (or even Bonte and Coffee Bar) because they usually have 5 or more people working the counter. But when you have 3 people working under that system it usually only succeeds in making everyone involved wait longer. And in the end it took them longer to get me a large coffee than just about, oh, every other indie coffeehouse in Philly that I've been to (If your keeping track on my list than that's a pretty big number).\n\nBut as far as product and quality Caffeination definitely has it. The Large coffee was the perfect wake up call that I needed in the morning. And I definitely noted the delicious looking pastries and variety of bagels. They also had an incredible assortment of drinks in the cold case. The menu also has an number of inexpensive sandwiches. So if they figure out a better counter system, or get a little more in the groove over the weeks to come, than Caffeination might just be on the road to some good things. Outlook = Good.",
"I stopped in for an unneeded cup of joe and to check out this recently opened place. Seems to be a pretty place to get a cup of coffee, coffee-like drink, pastry or snack. The regular coffee was ok... a little bitter for my taste, but I know that's some people's cup of tea... err, coffee. They also have about 50 flavored syrups for coffee or italian sodas.\n\nIt was WARM inside. I love a toasty place in winter, but they could stand to turn down the thermostat just a couple notches. Or who knows, maybe it's not always that sweltering. I also noticed they have free wi-fi and ample seating.\n\nPrices didn't seem bad either - a medium coffee was $1.65 plus tax. I appreciate that drinks come in \"small, medium, large, etc\" rather than \"tall, grande, venti\", all of which sound big to me.\n\nGood coffee, good location, pleasant. I'll probably stop in again when I'm passing by.",
"Totally obsessed with the latte here. I don't know what they put in it, but I suspect it's laced with crack cocaine. I am completely addicted.",
"It's nice but not a holy grail. They offer soups and a few sandwiches - I kinda wish they had more lunch options as I am not much for coffee drinks.\n\nVery clean and brand new.",
"The first thing I noticed about this place was the size; it was huge for a cafe! Inside is even better; I was impressed by the wood work, the design/setup of the whole place, it seemed tranquil and relaxing. \nI ordered a vanilla chai which was decent and a hot chocolate which was pretty good and not watered down like most places. The items were fairly priced ($2.60 for a small chai, $3.00 for a large chocolate). I've been looking for an alternative to Starbucks that makes good chai and now I have one. \nThe staff was OK; not rude but not very forward-friendly. So if you're in the area, shopping or whatnot and want a place to unwind for a little bit or meet up with someone, this is a great place to do it.",
"This place is fantastic! It is large, bright, and has a wonderfully warm atmosphere. The staff is always eager to help, and they serve up some of the greatest food I have ever eaten in a coffee shop. The Yirgacheffe blend they use is amazing, and their prices are unbeatable in this neighborhood. I also appreciate the wireless internet as sometimes I will go there for lunch and study on my computer while I eat. The caffeine theme is fun too - those late night study nights are much improved since I discovered Boosta shots! Thanks for bringing such a unique and extraordinary coffeeshop to this neighborhood!!",
"My first and only complaint is that when I went, which was several days ago, it was very very very warm inside. Uncomfortable to enjoy my hot beverage. However, the vanilla chai latte was great and their grilled cheese was yummy. Good place to go if you are a guy because the staff is pretty much all super friendly girls with name tags.",
"The coffee at this place is pretty terrible. With Colombe, Starbucks and even Dunkin Donuts nearby, I don't see any reason to stop in to a place with bad coffee and some minimal, mediocre snacks. La Colombe is a far better option for good coffee and a much nicer atmosphere. Probably the only thing this place is good for is a place to park yourself for studying, but it's not great for that either b/c there are only 2 outlets in the whole place and they play the tv and music too loud to be able to really concentrate. Overall, I think there are so many better and similarly-priced options nearby that it's not worth it.",
"Amazing looking place. Nice selection of coffee. Sandwiches are good. Most of all I like the corner and all the traffic that passes by. I enjoy spending time here.",
"After walking past the Rocky statue in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum, hunger overcame me and I stopped by Caffeination to get wifi and find a restaurant on Yelp.\n\nVery happy with the baristas, people watching on the busy corner, good Oregon chai, and excellent music (Death Cab for Cutie). Wifi is free and password protected.\n\nGhettotastic ceiling tiles, though."
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"4.5, rounding up because I love pie. We came here for the first time today to celebrate Pi Day, and it was everything we had hoped for. Our first impression was a good one, as the small space is cleanly and tastefully decorated, the seating comfortable, and...what is this...TABLE service?! Yes, please! Our server seemed a bit green, but he did a fine job and was very friendly. Our order came out zippy quick (I guess it doesn't take long to heat up a pot pie), and we were on our way to pot pie bliss.\n\nSince Husband and Friend both ordered the Lamb and Rosemary pie, which is what we all wanted, I went with the Thai Chicken pie to try something different. The price differences are negligible; some of the pies are $7.25 and some are $7.95. I really, really liked my pie. The texture was PERFECT. The crust was flaky on the outside, and soft and doughy on the inside where it meets the gravy. Really, I think the pleasure of a pot pie is totally in the texture, but the flavor was also spot on. Although I found the Thai Chicken pie delicious, it paled in comparison to the Lamb and Rosemary pie--that was just a little piece of pie heaven. We all had dessert pies as well (WHAT?! It's PI day!!), and those were also delightful. The berry pie has a terrific spice blend, and the apple pie is very buttery.\n\nAt first glance, the pies seem rather small for the price, but they are quite filling. They do offer soups and salads as well if you want something else to go with your pie. My only other complaint was that they were out of a few things, but that may just be some glitches with a new opening that still need to be worked out.\n\nThe proceeds from this franchise support the Black Bear Project, which assists young men aging out of the foster care system. So, delicious food AND a good cause...we will definitely be back!",
"I picked up two pot pies last night to take home for dinner and they were both great! We got the lamb pie and the steak and Cabernet. The crust was perfect - light and flaky and a little buttery and both fillings were really delicious. We didn't dine-in, but I look forward to next time - the space is really beautiful! Modern pendant lighting, lovely art, they really did a great job with the space! The part I love most though is that they employ young adults that have aged out of the foster care system. The owner also purchased a home to give these at-risk youths a place to stay. It's called the Black Bear Project if anyone is interested in learning more about it. I'm all for supporting this business based on that alone. I look forward to trying the other options and have been hearing the dessert pies are delicious...Z Pies is definitely worth a try!",
"We were heading to the Bowl for dinner but they were closed so we decided to try this place. The atmosphere is wonderful, love the interior design. Even though everyone was super friendly, it took twenty minutes to get a drink order, the people sitting next to us actually walked out because they had yet to been helped and they were there before us. \nThey have good beer on tap. We started with the artichoke bisque soup which was a good size portion, it was quite tasty!\nMy boyfriend got the chicken and mushroom pot pie and I got the very vegetable. They were both a huge disappointment! Marie Calendars and Claim Jumper frozen pies are much better tasting than these were! \nIf I were to go back I think I would get soup and salad, or possibly try the italian sausage or lamp pot pie. The only reason I would return is due to their good cause!",
"This place was tinier than I thought it would be and the portions smaller. However, I think in America, we've gotten used to huge portions. I was slightly surprised because my pot pie filled me up quite nicely. I got the Southwest Chicken and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. Kind of pricey for the portions you get, but I guess you are paying for quality because the food was good and the service was great.",
"If you like pot pie or fruit pies you have to check this place out.",
"These are pretty tasty pies. Sit and stay or take pies home, frozen or baked. Beer and wine and a cool selection of bottled sodas. Just had the Pie of the Day: Indian Chicken Curry. Excellent. Soup was excellent too. Prices are more than you might expect but there are quality ingredients inside. Store is filled with young people (usually their first jobs) so have some patience.",
"First time at Z-Pie Reno and I'm pretty sure I found a new regular dining spot. The New Zealand lamb pot pie was delicious and the right size. When it was first delivered to the table I thought it was quite small for $7.95 but on my last bite I was completely satisfied. The ingredients were fresh and had gourmet flavors. My partner had the Southwest Chicken pie and was just as good. The berry pie a-lá-mode complimented our dinner and was the perfect ending to the meal. \n\nAs far as the atmosphere goes, the décor is calm and trendy. The only thing negative is the small place with wood floors is horrible for acoustics as it can get pretty loud in here.\n\nOverall, this place has a good thing going for itself. Not only the food but it is part of the www.theblackbearproject.com \n\nThere's definitely more things on the menu I would like to try so I will be back!",
"We stopped by West Street Market on Sunday to check out lunch options and wound up at Z Pies. Walking in the door, we were immediately greeted by two friendly folks. We decided to do take away, but I want to comment on the interior dining area, which is really warm and inviting. The whole space is just great - easily the nicest in the West Street Market. Anyway, we wound up ordering 4 pies to take home. A lamb and a sausage pie and one of each of the dessert pies (apple and berry) to save for later. \n\nMy sausage pie was really tasty. It had lots of meat in it, although they grind it up pretty finely. Still, the sausage and the rest of the filling (yummy veggies and sauce) were really good. I also have to comment on the pie shell, which was amazing. It was just the right texture, flaky and tasty, and just perfect. My wife thought her lamb pie was OK, but not quite as tasty as I found my sausage. Same excellent crust, but she said hers could have had more meat in it. I think, for both pies, I would have preferred that the meat not been ground up and that it instead have larger chunks in it, but that's just me. Others may prefer theirs this way. \n\nThe dessert pies were really good. We actually ate them for dessert over two nights, splitting both. They both re-heated nicely and didn't lose any of the flaky goodness on the crusts. Both the apple and the berry were quite nice. \n\nFor me, I thought the prices points were a touch high. Eight bucks for a pot pie, even a gourmet one, seems a touch on the steep side. On the other hand, the proceeds from this place go to a good cause, so I can't complain too much. And this place was hopping at lunch time, which was nice to see. Lots of folks inside dining. I struggled with going between 3 and 4 stars, and I think three and a half would be fair, but since you can't give half stars I'm rounding up to four.",
"I absolutely love eating here. I have been here on a number of occasions, and have never been let down. The staff is a tad slow, but you have to understand that for most of them it is their first job. If you read about the place, it is mostly staffed with kids who have aged out of the foster system, and whom the profits from the restaurant help support. It is a great location, great atmosphere, and a great charity/local business that, in my opinion, everyone should support.\n\nI also have ordered their pies to go (frozen) and eaten them at home...STILL DELICIOUS!!\n\nI would recommend everyone give this place a try. And don't forget to have some patience with the people there because the food is worth it!!!",
"I really liked the decor of the place, and I think they've used the space well. Counter on the right when you enter to order from if you're doing to go, and the seating area on the left and towards the back. Towards the front are 4 or 5 high-tops for two, and there are bigger tables toward the back. Lines and style are clean and modern, with the lighting being these simple, layered cardboard shapes.\n\nFirst thing I noticed as we sat down was the placard on the table, noting that proceeds go to the Black Bear Project, which is supposedly a 501(c)3. I say supposedly, as I can't find them on the IRS search, or Guidestar, though they appear to have a NV annual report filed. If I were to guess, they're a new organization that's ramping up, and still waiting for their non-profit approval. Looks like they're kicking off their PR campaign slowly, as a google search shows recent interviews and stories about them in the last month or so, though Z Pie's been here for close to two months now I think? The organization appears to be designed to help young men who are aging out of the foster care system, trying to help them transition to being young, independent, contributing members of society. The placard states that Z Pie's designed to both provide revenue, as well as employment opportunities.\n\nThe tagline for this franchise (with two locations, and it appears hoping to grow) is gourmet pot pies. In any case, food was decent - I had the Thai Chicken, while the GF had the Italian Sausage, which were both around $8. The pot pies appear to have been heated, and then placed in a ceramic dish (which was cold to the touch). Both were decent , competent food, but nothing amazing. Size wise, comparable to the frozen Stouffer's pot pies, though the flavors and texture were definitely better. Not sure if I'd say it was $8 a pie, but I could see going back for the novelty favtor.\n\nI really like the idea of non-profits having profit centers that extend beyond the thrift store model - organization can not thrive upon donations and grants alone, so diversifying the funding stream is important. Opening a business while trying to start a non-profit is a daunting task, and I'm not sure how they've managed to do both, but the restaurant works."
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"Is the St. Louis market saturated with BBQ restaurants? I'd argue that if it's good there's always room for more. Enter Honey Pit Smokehouse. They did an excellent job remodeling this old Chinese restaurant. I went on a Tuesday afternoon at an off time. There were about 4 occupied tables and it smelled good. I got in line and ordered the two meat plate with pulled pork and burnt ends then went down the line to pick out my sides. The French Fries were precooked and sitting on the steam table so I vetoed those. I ordered the zucchini and squash medley and the fried pickles. They explained there were no pickles today. I chose the provel Mac n cheese. It came with a drink and was $17. There are lots of different sauces that were all pretty good but the best ones were the Honey Fire, the White, and the Hawaiian BBQ. The worst one for me was the Wildberry. I didn't like the berry taste with the meat. I'm going to break each of the 4 items down...\nThe burnt ends were tender and good. The only thing I didn't like is the way they served them in a paper boat and floating in a saucy grease. The pulled pork was dry and didn't have a lot of flavor. The zucchini and squash medley was excellent. The provel mac n cheese was awful. It had been sitting and it was gummy and flavorless. None of the food was hot and it was almost really cold. The employees serving and cutting the meat at the front of the line were not keeping their stations clean enough and weren't overly familiar with the menu because they didn't understand what I was ordering. Two meat plate seemed simple enough to me. I know, I'm a tough customer. I genuinely hope they get it together here.",
"This place is great, easy bbq. Pretty hassle free and amazing food. Must try the provel mac.",
"Amazing!!!! Flavorful, tasty BBQ with a great selection of sides as well. We had the sampler platter with brisket, turkey, sausage and ribs and all were smokey, full of flavor and delicious!!! The Mac and Cheese and Baked Beans were also yummy. Excellent meal, great value and support helpful and friendly staff!",
"Awful, overpriced, cold sides, ribs too fatty, nothing has much taste. Really wanted this to be good!!",
"First visit to Honey Pit on New Years Eve. \n\nMy family shared the Sampler Platter which has turkey, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and a sausage link. We ended up getting three sides - Smoked Peach Pit Beans, Provel Mac n Cheese, and Fried Pickles. \n\nFood run down:\nTurkey was moist and tasty - good stuff\nBrisket was very moist, and nicely seasoned. \nRibs - Loved the rub on it, and cooked well. Meaty and not too fatty.\nPulled Pork - Very flavorful. Not greasy at all. \nSausage Link - Spicy, but not too spicy. Moist and paired well with the white BBQ sauce. \nBeans - first time I've had peaches in beans, and it was excellent. \nProvel Mac n Cheese - A little bland, but still cheesy.\nFried Pickles - These were cut long ways vs. in chips. I believe I got 3 or 4 pieces. Breading was good, but didn't stay completely on the pickles. It also came with dipping sauce, which I believe may have been the white BBQ sauce. \nFood conclusion - The meats were awesome. Very moist and the rubs were just right. The only con I didn't mention was that the meats were a little too cool when we got to the table. I'm not penalizing them for that since it was about 10 degrees outside, and the place is surrounded by windows. \n\nDrinks - They have a very good choice of soda taps, along with a flavoring option. On the opposite end of the room from the soda, they have the normal ice tea (sweetened/unsweetened), along with what looks like homemade lemon water, lemonade, and cucumber water. My wife got the lemon water and said it tasted a little like whatever was used to clean the container beforehand. I'm giving them a pass on this since my wife tastes and smells things that 99.9999% of the rest of the world wouldn't notice. She's a weirdo. \n\nLayout - When you walk in, there's a sign that says to turn left to get in the order line. As a first timer, I walked right past the sign since the registers are right in your line of site straight ahead. Maybe it's just me and being confused as usual, but it may be good to have a bigger sign. The place was pretty empty for 3pm on a Sunday (and 10 degrees), so maybe if there were more people in line, I would have realized which way to go. \n\nPrices are in line with the rest of the \"upscale\" BBQ joints around town. I'm very happy they're here though. In this area of town, the only other option we seem to have is Bandanas on Gravois, which to me is now the Applebees of BBQ. It's not bad, but I never leave there saying \"oh my, that was food was awesome\". Ok, enough about Bandanas.\n\nWe will be going here in the future, and probably a lot. Great food, the staff were very nice, and the place was clean.",
"My in-laws and I decided to check out this spot because we like BBQ and love new spots. Overall, pretty disappointed. The interior was nice and the workers were pleasant but the good aspects end there. Really dry and tough brisket was really disappointing as I love a soft moist brisket. Also the sauces were runny and flavors were a bit underwhelming. The original was probably the best and the Carolina mustard was alright but the Hawaiian tasted way too sweet and pineapple-y, the berry didn't taste like much and the white sauce just tasted like mayo+ranch. Apparently my sister-in-law's pulled pork was ok but not thrilling.\n\nFor sides, the creamy slaw and potato salad were average, Mac and cheese was really bland and the cornbread isn't served warm at all which seems odd. The baked beans were pretty solid though and had some good flavors.\n\nOverall, not worth returning to at all. There's way better bbq to be had and for better prices than this place which is a bit expensive for the quality. Sad but true.",
"Short and sweet. Pulled pork sandwich was pretty good, but lacking any smoke flavor. I liked the vinegar sauce with this. The baked beans are really weak though. Cooked with peaches, canned even? No depth at all. Definitely need to rethink their recipe. Honey Pit, your location gives you a captive audience but you're up against some really stiff competition in the 314, need to elevate quickly if you want to run with the big dogs. Will update when I get to sample more.",
"Awful, overpriced, cold sides, ribs too fatty, nothing has much taste. With the good amount of BBQ St. Louis has to offer this doesn't fall close in line with the rest, reminds me of a Dickys BBQ. Really wanted this to be good!!",
"I know this place is new, so I'll give it another chance and edit my review if I hear of improvement. As a Kirkwood resident, I'd love a good BBQ joint in my backyard, so my fingers are crossed for improvement.\n\nGreat location+awesome building+decent food- horrible service-high prices-failing concept=Don't trust your lunch hour at the time-guzzling 'Money Pit'. \n\nI ordered the brisket sandwich; made in front of my face and served quick. My colleague went with the brisket cheese steak that loomed in the culinary abyss called their kitchen for over 30 minutes; until finally served with the wrong toppings. When confronted, he was offered a cheeseburger and turkey club in panic. I go to restaurants looking for a good meal, not a free one; but, there was clearly an opportunity to make this right that management failed to address. \n\nAfter our meal, we went to the parking lot and a Cardinal game broke out. Cars everywhere, nowhere to turn, I eventually had to visit Meramec's campus to get back north on Kirkwood Road. If the other patrons' experience were similar to ours, this problem should fix itself in a few weeks.\n\nAfter watching the operation of this restaurant today, I felt like the customer service was certainly friendly, but lacked a managerial presence necessary for comparison to the other STLBBQ magnates. If you're local to KWOOD and looking for BBQ, get back in the car and head to Dalies or Sugarfire.",
"GREAT LOCATION & GREAT REMODEL TO THE BUILDING but don't trust your lunch hour at the 'Time Pit'. \n\nMy colleague ordered the brisket sandwich with cheese added on it; it was made in front of his face and served quick. I ordered the brisket cheese steak with a side of beans, asked them to hold the peppers add lettuce tomato and mayo. You would have thought I ordered the duck l'orange since it took over 30 minutes for one sandwich. Luckily I was given my beans right away so I was able to eat that while my friends at their whole meals. Keep in mind we entered the building at 11:20 am so they were not busy. While waiting we were asked by the same server twice if we ordered fried pickles as they wandered around aimlessly with the food. A few moments later we were asked by two different servers if we were waiting for two club sandwiches as they each made a lap around the restaurant desperately looking for order #11. By the 2nd lap you know that food they were holding was ice cold by now.\n\nWhen I finally approached the counter and asked what the status of my sandwich I was again brought the two club sandwiches from 15 minutes ago so I chuckled a bit, it was either that or cry. Finally, a cheesesteak came out of the void (the kitchen) but to my dismay, it had the grilled peppers and no lettuce, tomatoes or mayo. At this point I accepted defeat on the peppers and told them I asked for lettuce and tomato, and mayo the sandwich disappears into the void again, a server walks right back out and asks if I ordered a cheeseburger. At this point I laugh out loud as I realize this place is an official shit show, I remind him I wanted a cheesesteak with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo. \n\nFinally, the sandwich which has been avoiding me for over 30 minutes comes out, I thank my server and walk back to my table enjoy this meal which was now a journey to get. As I open the bread I give a stink eye to the peppers I didn't want and smile gleefully at the lettuce and tomatoes, my eyes dart left and then right searching for the mayo but then like a kick in the throat I realize there was not a drop of mayo to be found.\n\nI ate my sandwich and it was tasty I must admit but no where near tasty enough to be worth the frustration it was to get. Servers were friendly but lacked leadership, there is a clear disconnect from those taking the orders to those running the food. I didn't and don't want a free meal but a simple sorry for the confusion would have been sufficient for me to go back and give this place another shot. But with all the other options in this town, I'm not sure if I ever will. Hope they can get it together and don't wind up another restaurant statistic."
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"Best burger ever! If you like em hot off the grill at home.........come on down! Not fast food, you get the real deal here!",
"Great place to gather & chill.\nI haven't been to the new Largo location, but used to frequent the PH spot. BJs has an awesome atmosphere and $1 beer specials often (not to mention $1 taco tuesdays and other weekly specials). Its an outdoor hangout (PH) to enjoy the air (not so great in muggy evenings) pup friendly and trivial sundays! Awesome place to meet friends at after work or a ball game. Ive moved away from the area but do miss BJs friendly atmosphere. Def a place where the waiters remember your Name and Usual Order. lol",
"Great burgers and extremely affordable. I ordered a cheeseburger, tasty cajun fries, and a soda for under $7! Woot. It is rare to see perfect harmony of great cheeseburger and fries, but Billy Jack's has it perfectly down. The cheeseburgers taste home-cooked and they have a number of specials I want to try in the future. Billy Jack's could compete with the big burger giants in Tampa, such as Square 1, BGR, and Burger 21 - but is nestled away in Largo. If you're nearby give it a shot!\n\nThe service was also excellent - the waitress was chatty and reminded me of that small-town diner. The good thing is the restaurant itself looks more like a sports bar and is big enough to handle a crowd. I came fairly early on a stormy Sunday for my meal so it wasn't packed, but I can imagine locals must love Billy Jack's. \n\nI will be back to Billy's next time I am hungry in Pinellas for a great burger.",
"Ok so i just moved from Michigan two weeks ago and yesterday i was driving down Belcher going home, Hungry As Hell . I spot this place inside a hidden strip mall and i yelped it and saw it had a good rating . Walk in order a Double Cheese burger for take out . Took my first bite and oh lord i felt i was in burger heaven.....I paused for few seconds with the first bite in my mouth and closed my eyes because i just didnt want that burger taste to leave my mouth thats how good it was, so good i dint wanna swallow it. As i type this my mouth is waterting up i think i may go back today",
"Thanks Yelper's for helping me find another great lunch spot. \n\nWhen you first walk up, it doesn't look like much..a few picnic tables outside with plastic chairs and some ashtrays. But then you walk in and BAM...this place is HUGE inside. All wood floors, gigantic bar, game room to your right, stage to the left...nice; I was impressed (see pictures!). \n\nInitial thoughts: \"Shack\" is definitely a misnomer here.\n\nSat down at an all wooden booth (think mugs and jugs), menu is on the table (added some pics!) and the prices are instantly great looking. Unfortunately I mistook Thursday for Wednesday and ordered a dozen wings (they're 50 cents on Wednesday...oops..and pictured!) and a double-cheeseburger with grilled onions, bacon, and mushrooms (pictured!). \n\nThe waitress (who was also the bartender during lunch) was very personable. The food finally came and everything was outstanding. The wings were crispy without being breaded and the fries were nice and thin and tasty (think El-Cap style fries). And then the star of the show...the double-cheeseburger. Delicious. The bacon was also cooked perfectly. The beef patties were both of generous proportions and even the bun was right on.\n\nI may have gone a little picture crazy but all I saw on here was a store-front and raving reviews and no idea what I was walking into.\n\nAnother impressive piece is that for a seemingly-slow place, they seem to have a great POS system and are able to split checks and items on checks with no hassle at all. For instance, I got the price of my burger, half the wings, half the fries, and my drink on my bill. PERFECT.\n\nMy ONLY gripe is that all of their burgers come medium-well (says so on the menu, so I didn't ask for it otherwise). My feeling is, when you're known for burgers, let me order it how I want it cooked. (One of the main reasons I don't go to Five Guys)\n\nI will definitely be back and be bringing more people.",
"I have to confess that I have never had any food here, but I will soon! We've been several times on Sunday afternoons to drink a cold beer (or four) while we wait for our bedding to dry at the laundry mat next door (my washer and dryer are too small to do the bedding in, boo hiss) \n\nThe thing that stands out the most to me is that this is one the the CLEANEST bars that I have ever been in. I'm totally serious. The beer is cold but they don't have any frozen mugs but if you ask the bartender to put a glass in the freezer, they are more than happy to do so. \n\nThere also seems to be quite a few regulars here which is always a good sign. \n\nI promise to update my review after I try the food!",
"Expected more of a restaurant / bar but this place is definitely a bar. Went at lunch time and a bunch of people huddled around the bar drinking. No one sitting at tables at all, probably because the lights were off in the dining area. Not inviting at all, place smelled and was dirty. May have been nice before but now dark and dingy and looks like a place to sit and drink dollar beers all day. We walked out.",
"Ok this is a bar, you're eating in a bar so if that bothers you than this might not work for you. But it's clean and it doesn't smell bad and the food is really good. There are only a few things on the menu the chicken wings are ok but the burgers are delicious. They'll cook them to order (medium rare in my case) and they are juicy and oh so good. The service is excellent my man Keith always keep me in Diet Coke no matter how busy they are. This place sits between me and work now that I've moved to Clearwater this could be dangerous.",
"Bar food is marginal. The trivia game is fun but unless your one of their regulars you don't stand a chance at winning. Everyone in there has cell phones. I happened to take some pictures of the place for yelp posting, while playing trivia. Disqualified. It's just a game. Not everyone cheats.",
"this is definitely a locals joint but thats what makes it so cool!! the food is good, the beer is cold and cheap, the woman r trashy and sexy!! i would so give this place 6 stars"
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"Finally, something other than Denny's! I'm so happy to see this new diner, it's about time. I noticed this brand spanking new Mel's Diner when we made a pit stop on our way to California. When I asked the employees when they opened, they advised it's only been one week. We were excited to eat here. Having fond memories of the Mel's on Geary in SF, I just wanted to experience a new Mel's. \n\nThis location is bright, pristine. The service is impeccable, and our server Megan is on point. My mom and I shared a burger, she wanted cheese, and I didn't. Megan immediately brought out two plates with cheese on the side. My daughter's tuna fish sandwich was fresh and tasty, and my son had the kid's meatloaf. Of course, we had to order chocolate milkshakes as dessert. Their kids' menu offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The next time we're in Reno, we'll stop here to get a bite to eat on the way back - open 24/7.",
"It's just average \n\nBut it better than some of the food\nOptions that Boomtown has had in the past \n\nI went for breakfast and had a skillet \n\nLike I said it was average \n\nNothing more nothing less",
"Great burger, great service. Loved our server Megan. Jalapeño burger with buffalo sauce soooo good. We had a large party great service and the food came quick and correct. 8 children some with breakfast for dinner and all the kids got a car after.",
"Really really enjoyed eating here for our stay. Since food options is limited around here Mel's was the best choice for anytime of the day. Price, portions served and customer service is all great. Why go to any other place to eat around here???",
"We came in for breakfast on Tuesday, service & food were excellent, came back today (Friday August 7th) food was fair & service was less than acceptable. Waitress had to be asked multiple times for water, and to correct wrong order. They were busy but that isn't or shouldn't be an acceptable excuse for poor service / quality of food.",
"Fred N. nailed it: This is an average Mel's, an average coffee shop kind of place--but it's SO much better than the previous restaurants Boomtown has had in this spot that I'm happy to see it. We live five minutes away, and an acceptable place to eat is welcome.",
"good food, good portions, a bit pricey. the service was excellent tho. our server was great.",
"The service was terrible. My party and I was not greeted by anyone at all. I had a party of six. We were led to a booth and when we noticed it was too small for us we requested a change of seats and were denied. My well done prime rib came out medium rare. A medium rare ribeye came out well done. And one other prime rib we had that was supposed to be well done came out rare. Okay? Waters weren't asked to be refilled once and fries came out cold. A friend asked for his fries to be changed into chili cheese fries before his order came out and was told that the fries were already made. Can't you just add chili and cheese even if the fries were already made. Or can't It just be simply added to the tab? Isn't that how it's suppose to be made anyways? Walking out of the restaurant, one of the female waiters rudely demanded that I walk faster even if there was people in front of me because her plates were hot. I don't care if the plates were hot, she couldve asked in a respectful manner. Horrible experience.",
"THIS WOULD OF BEEN 5 STARS but we had the rudest and snottiest waitress. Too bad cause I love eating here. I have been here before and I have never received the rudeness like I have today. This waitress should not work in a customer service capacity.",
"Worst service experience ever. We sat there for nearly 45 minutes and we never got our food so we jus got up spoke to the manager and left.we got there and ordered our food immediately and we waited there where about 5 other tables with larger parties that got there way after we were sat that had gotten there food before we did. Worst service ever!"
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"Hot dogs typically do not fit into my diet plan, but I got convinced to come here for an office lunch one day. I was impressed with the selection of different dogs, buns, and toppings. \nThe sides were good too, and my dog came with the biggest pile of tater tots I have ever seen. \n\nService was friendly and fast, and some co-workers got beers with their lunch. I think it would be a good place to stop with your kids to have a quick, cheap, unhealthy meal.",
"As far as hot dogs go, my favorite place in town is Hot Diggity Dog, but The Dog of Nashville comes in at a close second. One thing I like better about The Dog of Nashville is that they serve beer and are open till eleven at night on Friday and Saturday!\n\nTheir new location is pretty cool, but I the Nolensville Road location is a bit more convenient for me. As usual, you can get all of the fixins on your dog. The buns here are really nice and chewy, but light. Of course the fully loaded dog is the way to go!",
"I kind of thought I didn't like hot dogs enough to go to a hot-dog only joint. But, The Dog of Nashville's new location in Hillsboro Village has proven me wrong. I just had an awesome lunch there on their patio (perfect in the fall weather) and realized that a huge, all-beef hot dog smothered in BBQ and cole slaw (\"The Barnyard\") with onion rings makes for a delicious if not indulgent Friday lunch. A beer was tempting but I opted to pass. Check it out!",
"Pretty damn good. The menu has lots of cool selections, such as the Barnyard mentioned above, or the Fiery Redneck: A hot dog smothered in chili, hot sauce, jalapenos and onions.\n\nI went with a \"make your own\": a brat with sauerkraut, mustard, and relish. Prices aren't bad considering all the fixings. Mine was $4.\n\nKnow it, live it, love it.",
"I think most of their dogs are boiled or steamed, and they tend to be bigger ones. There was a ridiculous special called the Titan which costs $8.00 and weighs 1/2 lb. \n\nI tried a couple unusual sounding hot dogs since I had the citipass coupon to get the 2nd for free. Otherwise I'd only suggest one dog, for your wallet as well as your stomach. I had the \"Y'all\" in a hollowed out french roll with \"secret hot dressing\" which I guess was just hot mustard and mayo mixed together. I was thinking of the \"fransk plse\" with remoulade I used to get in DK. It was pretty good but not quite the same. Also had the \"rise and shine,\" which has bacon, melted cheese (actually cheese sauce) and a fried egg on top. With the large diameter of the frank and the slipperiness of the egg it was not very easy eating, very incoherent. I had to finish it with utensils. I've heard also the the fries are good but no match for Hot Diggity Dog downtown. -50 points for a blaring television.",
"embarassingly, i have been here twice and not tried a hot dog, but this is only because their beer-boiled bratwurst is absolutely delicious. sweet, and strong in flavor. i also really appreciate the wheat bun option, but would DIE for a RYE BUN (HINT HINT MGMT). as a central-ohio native, the rye bun completes the traditional brat.\nthe onion rings and fries are top-notch, as well. \nmy husband swears that the chicago dog is pretty spot-on too. \nthe location is clean and bright and welcoming. i can't wait to try out the patio and late hours when the weather warms up. \nalso have to mention that i love petting the gorgeous weimaraner next door on our way in and out.",
"WNSR's Thom Abraham has a reputation of advertising only places that high quality at a good value, and The Dog of Nashville is no different: It's one of the best dogs in Nashville.\n\nIt has a great atmosphere, televisions all around, and friendly counter-people. And just recently, they have added WiFi. A nice touch to a place that already has one of the best experiences for a fast casual establishment.\n\nThe different toppings are fine, but the real varieties are in the way you can have them cooked: fried on the griddle, grilled, or boiled, which creates different experiences. Also the different varieties of dog and buns make for a great experience every time you go in.\n\nThe all-beef dog and the Brats are not to be believed. And there's a reason the onion rings have been rated the best in Nashville: they are first-class.\n\nIf you don't want the long-wait of some of the full sit-down establishments, and want a dog which really is one of the best available, this is an easy choice. What more could you ask for?",
"I used to love the location on Nolensville Road. My family and I just checked out the new Dog on Belcourt, and it's just as good.\n\nThe Fiery Redneck is my favorite. Onions, cheese sauce, jalapenos, and chili. Delicious.\n\nThe fries are skinny and crispy. One order is enough for me, another adult, and a small child.\n\nThere's an Italian Beef sandwich on the menu. I haven't tried it yet, but if it's as good as the sandwiches I used to have in Chicago (which I'm not counting on), it'll be a reason to go more often.",
"This place was amazing. I've never seen so many weird options for a hot dog. They have a BLT hot dog, a cream cheese/pickle hot dog, and a mexican hot dog called \"pero caliente\" that has guacamole, peppers, onions, salsa, cheese, etc. I went for the slaw dog initially. It was great, but when I realized that you could choose your meat, (vienna dog, hot dog, veg dog, polish sausage, or bratwurst), I got the polish sausage on a hollowed out sausage bun with their house sauce, peppers, onions, and guacamole. It was outstanding. They also have a home-made beer mustard that's to do die for. If I could have meals like this with some beer during football season, I would be one happy dude.",
"Edit 5/29\nI went back and gave the dog a second chance. I raise my review by a star. I had a hot dog with cheese on it (I'm not into the crazy toppings, and there are a lot). It was pretty good, and halfway through the meal I realized I hadn't gotten the full-beef hot dog. I think the beef hot dog would have been a lot better. \n\nOh, and they serve diet coke, a major plus in my book.\n\nI love the outdoor seating.\n-------------------------\nI was unimpressed here. It's okay, not great. \n\nThe location is good and they have tons of outdoor seating, but the restaurant and the hot dogs didn't do much for me. \n\nGiven the option, I'd go to hot diggity dog in downtown instead."
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"First day \"soft opening\" and it was packed. Small place but very trendy with a great vibe. Stallone is THE MAN and the rest of the wait staff were friendly. \n\nA limited menu and when we said we were vegan - they were able to accommodate us without any problem.\n\nNot inexpensive but very high quality, fresh ingredients. A good value.",
"Just had dinner at Pizzeria Bianco on the grand opening night and YES it is the best pizza I've ever had. We put our name on the long list and they said 1.5 hour wait but to check back in 1/2 hour. Went back in 40 minutes and were seated. We were served a little plate of black and green olives while we looked at the menu. We ordered the Margherita, Sonny Boy and Biancoverde pizzas. \nMy favorite was the Biancoverde with fresh mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, ricotta, & arugula. About 6 slices per pizza enough for 2 people. Service was quick and the pizzas came out within 12 minutes. My boys devoured it including the crust. \nFor dessert we had the flourless chocolate cake. Very rich and delicious with a vanilla sauce. \nLove the decor with the wooden tables and the open kitchen with the huge oven. Mr. Bianco was very nice and even took photos with us. We will go back again, it was worth it!",
"Just moved to Tucson and the first thing I did was find my go to spots for Pizza, Chinese, Italian and of course Mexican food. I heard through the grapevine that this place had opens it's doors this past weekend. I have lived in NYC and Chicago and I know my pizza. This place will be \"the place\" in no time. Is it in my opinion better Scordatos and Reilly. Why?\n\n1) Although the wait time was 1.5 hours (we got seating in an hour) the owner and chef greeted us from behind the counter thank us for waiting. \n\n2) They have thin wood fire baked pizza that had the perfect crispness, the sweetest sausage and the tastiest sauce. Bar none the best pizza I have had in a while. Side note- they thought a pizza was overcooked (we didn't) and they remade it because they wanted it to be perfect!\n\n3) Located downtown it has the perfect location near plenty of bars and not too far from HUB for your post dessert ice cream. If you wish you can grab a drink at Scott & Co and Reilly Beer Garden while you wait to be seated.",
"Best pizza in Tucson and possibly the entire state of Arizona. Forget about the long wait in Phoenix. \n\nYou seriously cannot go wrong with the margherita. I had all their pizzas and my favorites are the margherita and wiseguy. You can also do a half and half order.",
"I know my pizza, my family has been in the pizza business since I was in short pants. There was a long wait to try this place on opening weekend, fortunately I had an inside connection and it was a short wait. Place was bustling with employees and they were very attentive. I didn't bother trying the salad, I was here for the pizza.\n\nThere are so many varieties of pizza that it's hard to compare a deep dish to a NY style to a Chicago Style to even Italian style. Everyone has their preference and mine is deep dish, but that said I still enjoy all the other types.\n\nPizzeria Bianco is of the hand tossed, thin crust, gourmet style. And for that category they absolutely deliver. Fresh ingredients, flavorful tastes, and each pizza was uniquely paired together with the toppings. We tried a Sonny Boy and a Wise Guy. I liked the large chunks of onion and sausage. I could taste and smell the wood smoke from the oven. The crust was crispy and the food came out really fast. That's the advantage of using a wood fired 500 degree oven with thin crusts. The pies just come out quick. Not to detract from my rating, but the crust was good but not the best I've ever had. Pricing was suitable for gourmet pizza, not something people would want to do every day. Fortunately I am not price sensitive.\n\nSo like I told friends, this is a great way to start off the night and end the night with a couple slices from Empire down the street. Thanks for coming to Tucson guys and adding to the good food we already have downtown. A nice addition, rather than the mundane being offered at the chain restaurants in the Cadence.",
"Bianca pizza without the two hour wait of Tempe. Tasted the same, but let's see in a couple weeks after Bianca leaves.",
"We had been excitedly waiting for Pizzeria Bianco to open since reading the news of its construction last year. It opened just in time for my wife and I to enjoy our fifth anniversary at this wonderful restaurant. We had never ventured up to Phoenix to try the original location, so this was our first experience with Pizzeria Bianco, and it made for a memorable anniversary dinner.\n\nAs expected, there was a slight wait involved (~45 minutes) but the estimate given to us of when to expect a table was extremely accurate. We checked back after a half hour, as requested by the hostess, and we were kept informed of when the table was likely to open. This long list of names wanting to dine was handled extremely well by the staff.\n\nWe ended up ordering 2 local Arizona beers, the vegetarian appetizer (goat cheese stuffed serrano peppers, and an aoli with roasted corn on the cob), and the Wiseguy pizza (white sauce, roasted onions, fennel sausage, and mozzarella). The appetizer was delicious, and the pizza didn't disappoint. The crust was amazing, the perfect amount of cheese, and the sausage was a perfect addition to the pizza. There was a perfect amount of pizza for two people, and it was easily the best pizza I have ever had.\n\nAs dining, you felt extremely immersed in the restaurant, as the kitchen is exposed and you can see the entire staff creating your meal. The smells emanating from the kitchen were almost as great as the pizza tasted. The night we went, Chris Bianco was in the kitchen crafting pizzas and thanked us as we left, another great personal touch from what is very clearly a well-run establishment. We had a nice talk with who I believe was the manager of the location, who mentioned he had been working for them for 18 years and is now in place at this new location in Tucson.\n\nI would highly recommend Pizzeria Bianco to friends and family, especially since with how amazing the food is, we were able to get two beers, a pizza, and an appetizer for under $40 (before tip).",
"We have been anxiously awaiting the opening of Pizzeria Bianco since it was announced last year. So while we were finally standing in line at 3:45 yesterday afternoon, my husband asked if I was going to let my expectations influence my Yelp review. Would I give it a five star review just because I had heard the food was so great, or because I really liked it. Well, I loved it.\n\nThe interior is not very large, so expect to wait for a table. We sat at the bar, and when we go back, I would sit there again. The service was awesome! Two bartenders/servers worked the bar, so you never had to try to flag someone down. They were very on top of it. The beer selection was pretty large for such a small restaurant, and had a wide range of choices. The appetizer that we ordered was a goat cheese stuffed green chile with a spicy red sauce on it. Incredible! It tasted so good, I could have eaten four or five more. And it was delivered to us so quickly, we actually considered ordering another one before our pizza came. But, our pizza came out 5 minutes later, so no time. We had the Wiseguy, and it was just as good as advertised by previous Yelpers. The crust is what made it so special. Chewy, smokey, crispy, all at once. I've tried so many similar thin crust pizzas, but this one is the best. \n\nIf I had any complaints at all, it's that the portions were too small for me. But that's because I have a hearty appetite, and I loved the food. I wanted more! For a normal person, the portions are just right. Also, I like a TV at a bar. I like to watch some sports while I have a pizza and a beer. But Pizzeria Bianco isn't really that type of bar/restaurant. It's more of a place you sit, enjoy the food, and actually have a conversation with your dinner companion type of place. And thats just fine with me. \n\nGreat food, great service, we will be back just as soon as possible.",
"The most delicious pizza I've ever had in my life. Honestly. The staff is very friendly and pizza is so delicious. Did I already mention that the pizza is delicious?????? A must go!!!",
"This is hands-down, the best pizza in the state!! The fresh toppings along with the perfect dough make for an amazing journey for your tastebuds! Take 3-4 friends so that each one can order a different pie and you all can try the different pizzas. \nAs if the pizzas weren't enough, the salads, small plates (goat cheese stuffed wax peppers!) and desserts (rice pudding!) are just as impressive! They also have a great selection of local beer and wine that complement their menu exquisitely."
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"One of Florida's best kept secrets. A sweet little Greek family owns and runs this place. They serve the BEST GREEK SALAD I've ever had in my life... making my mouth water just thinking about it. A always ask for extra feta cheese because it's so fresh and I love it!!!! They also give you freshly baked bread along with your order...it's so warm that when you put butter on it, it melts right away. Yum!!!!",
"Friendly restaurant with BIG portions. Loved the big greek salad that came with dinners. I had eggplant thing (#30) and really liked. Great homemade tzaiziki (sp?) sauce.",
"What an outstanding little hole in the wall. The best gyro I've had in about 15 years. And the portion sizes are huge.\nWell worth the stop.",
"Just had dinner. WOW! Delicious Greek salad and a Gyro. Very large portion of meat in the Gyro and the sauce was wonderful. The Greek salad had a nice variety of greens and was topped with green peppers, onions, tomatoes, olive and feta cheese. It also had a small mound of potato salad on the top. The service was friendly and I was served quickly. The restaurant is rather simple in decor. Tables & chairs and booths that were comfortable. It also appeared to be clean and well kept. I look forward to dinning here again.",
"This place is a gem! They've catered two business luncheons for me and made me look so good with the outstanding food! My clients raved about the chicken souvlaki, Greek salad, pita bread and especially the rice! It was a big hit on both occasions. As an added bonus, husband and wife Maria are very sweet, warm, welcoming and accommodating. No need to go to Tarpon Springs for the best in Greek food.",
"I eat here at least twice a month with my husband. We get takeout most of the time and everything is delicious. It is at the same level, if not a bit better than other greek restaurants down in Tarpon and is much cheaper. The gyro caesar salad is surprisingly delicious! My husband always gets a gyro. They have great fries too! The owners are very friendly and know us by name. I highly recommend this restaurant.",
"There is Greek food, then there is Seven Springs Soulvaki! This place is awesome! OPA! My family has loved the food here for years now. Its always fresh, the owners are always there and very friendly! The GRYO is the best around! They pack the Gryo with fresh meat and veggies! We have tried everything on their menu and we have never once been disappointed! Keep up the good food!",
"Excellent Greek restaurant in unassuming location! This place is as good or better than anything you will find on the Tarpon Sponge docks. The tzatsiki is amazing and garlicky. The gyro meat is very flavorful and chicken souvlaki is well seasoned. All for a very reasonable price.",
"By far the best Greek food I have ever eaten. The owners are married...one cooks while the other waits tables. Very friendly and always happy to make suggestions. Lunch is always packed, so get there early.",
"Here on business, decided to try based on yelps review food was outstanding . And the service was impeccable, will definitely go back when in the area."
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"Sakana sushi joints are the favorites in the Treasure Valley for my Dad & me. We're always impressed by their very friendly service and excellent food. We've gone so often to the various locations that we don't even need a menu anymore -- we know exactly what we want.\n\nOur favorite sushi rolls are Hana, Tiger and Philly. We also enjoy the dumpling soup. It's only $2.99 and worth every penny. It has three gyoza dumplings with veggies in a rich broth.\n\nIf any of your guests aren't up for sushi, not to worry. Sakana has a full menu of tempura, teriyaki, noodle dishes and all kinds of cooked delights. Yummy desserts, too, if you still have room.",
"Nice new place! Sushi and sashimi for 1 was fantastic! Veggie bento was awesome and the black dragon and caterpillar rolls were great! Very fresh fish! Not too much rice on the rolls!",
"I understand it was a Friday night, got seated quickly but the service was horrible. Took way to long to order food. We got our edamame (it was cold), then we asked about our sushi rolls we had ordered and was told that those are the items that take the longest to prepare. I understand that but after an hour and a half we got up and walked out with no sorry for our inconvenience. If this is truly a sushi bar you have enough staff to create the rolls so people can eat in a timely manner. So in closing I can't judge the food as we never got to sample the sushi.",
"Sakana's is a great addition to Garden City!!! For high quality restaurants there is NOTHiNG between Eagle and Boise downtown on State Street. Food and service was exceptional and the sushi rolls; black dragon, pacific and the caterpillar along with the yellow tail and eel was fabulous. Thank you!!",
"Ok. We love the sushi here. Have eaten several times at the Vista location and have loved it. This was our second time at the State street location which is near our house and the service is absolutely awful. We waited 2 hours tonight for our food tonight and finally had to ask for it to go. Many people around us at the bar said the same thing. They need to hire twice as many staff to make this location work. Sad to say.",
"When I saw we were finally getting a sushi place close to home I was very happy and excited to try it. Tonight was going to be the night we finally tried it, however it never happened.. We arrived there around 8:00 PM and the restaurant was semi full. We stood in the entry way for a few minutes and were never greeted.. We made our way to the bar and settled in and then waited and waited and waited a little more.. Since we had so much time to sit and observe the restaurant it became quite apparent all the staff seemed to be overwhelmed running around trying to keep up. The decor was nice however the floor was dirty and needed to be swept. When we were finally acknowledged the server asked if we were planning on eating sushi.. My immediate thought was of course we are why would we be at a sushi restaurant if we were not planning on eating sushi? She then proceeded to tell us if we were going to have sushi it would be over an hour wait.. At that point we opted to leave. It's doubtful we will go back anytime soon.. They really need to staff better and prepare for the weekend dinner crowd.",
"Fish was pretty good; service was a bit off in that our waitress was not familiar with the menu. We'll return to explore more.",
"We walked in on a Sunday night and the dining area was mostly filled and the guy that welcomed us appeared overwhelmed so we decided to sit our family of four at the sushi bar. Miso soup was delicious, I wish we waiting before eating the sushi so I could take a pic because they looked amazing. If you like tempura then order the Hana and dynamite roll because they were delish! The fried banana dessert is a must too! We will definitely be back! I was very pleased with the sushi and our waitress was great too!",
"Great service and excellent sushi......we were wondering how it would be considering it just opened. It was a pleasant surprise to find it very affordable and tasty.\n\nWe'll be back.",
"Very slow service, server forgot the same order twice. They vacuum the floor while people eat, and they don't mind bumping your feet. When dinner finally came, sushi average."
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"I went to La Perrada yesterday and the menu wasnt updated with the current prices(the servers dont mention this and it isnt stated in the menu). Once our bill came we noticed the price discrepancy and asked the server about it. She was extremely rude and told us to stop being annoying and just pay the extra money \"what is the big deal it is just a few extra dollars\". It was just a a few extra dollars but it is the principle. Can you imagine how many people dont notice the ovee pricing and get ripped off. I prefer going to mcdonalds for my late night snack than going to a place where the server is constantly rolling her eyes, raising her voice, and the customer is NEVER right. Ciao ciao La Perrada you just lost 5 regulars.",
"A sorta-fast Colombian food outlet. One of many along Armenia Avenue, this one offers mainly take-out from an extensive menu of appetizers (entradas), salads (ensladas), Antojos (\"cravings\"/small dishes) grilled chicken/beef, Arepas (corn cakes) with meats/shrimp/cheese, \"Boca Grande\" (big mouth, mainly hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, & unique salchipapas...chopped hot dog, fries, cheese, etc. in messy \"pink\" sauce), Especialidades (house specials including a \"tour of Colombia\" sampler, Adiciones (additions/sides, sauces, add-on meats, etc.)\n\nWe tried the grilled chicken, arepa, salad and a Salchipapa X-trema, to go. Plenty of food for two at $16 and the aromas were potent appetizers as we drove home. Good flavors and particularly enjoyed the home-made hot salsa...the other sauces were out of bottles. So this is a quick, low-cost, low-fuss way to sample some good Colombian fare, and none of it had a fried egg on top and we chose not to order any sausage or chicharon (deep-fried pork skin) that are common in many Colombian dishes. So were able to go straight home without stopping at St. Joe's cardiac care unit.",
"Being from Venezuela, I was in the mood for some authentic colombian food. \nThe first thing that caugth my attencion was the pictured hot dogs, so I ordered a Jumbo one at $4.90. What I got was a large toasted bun with a hot dog and melted unflavored cheese.\nI had to use alot of sause just to give the food some type of flavor and the truth is that Sam's club has better hot dogs.\nI was very disapointed with the place and will not be back",
"This place is excellent to go after the clubs. But this is not the regular colombian food its more like colombian fast food. I have been to many Colombian fast food places in new york city with friends after the clubs and you really need to be Colombian to like this type of fast food when you first try it. Many of my american friends did not like Colombian fast food but they love regular Colombian restaurants hard to explain. I love there salchipapas and arepa.",
"Me and my buddy stopped by one night on his reccomendation. Not truly authentic Colombian food but DAMN the jumbo burger was something else. I cannot believe how good it tasted! I recommend La Perrada just for that!",
"Stopped in for a quick lunch. My first experience with Colombian fast food. I had the beef empanadas, grilled steak & yellow rice. It wasn't bad but I've had better. The rice wasn't as soft as I usually like, the grilled steak a little stiff. But the flavors were good. It is a no frills Spanish dive joint but the prices were good. I'll be back and try something else next time.",
"Food is alright. Service is slow and terrible. They are cheap and stingy with the sauces.",
"La Perrada Colombiana is the equivalent of a popular neighborhood Chinese take-out restaurant with all of the basic Latin street foods from the Colombian culture. The food is good, inexpensive, and served quickly on cheap wooden plates with plastic cutlery.\n\nThe restaurant has two sides. The first is a large sit-down restaurant which is popular for lunch and later at night. The other side of the counter is their very busy take-out business, and I saw lots of families stopping to pick up dinner on their way home from work.\n\nAs my buddy Mike S. says in his review, the menu is extensive with small plate appetizers, Arepas corn cake torillas with meats / sausages / shrimp / cheese, a variety of sandwiches including burgers and hotdogs, traditional platters with grilled churrasco-style flank steak or chicken, and house specials including a big platter called the \"Tour of Columbia\".\n\nI shared an appetizer of chorizo sausage atop a corn cake tortilla called an Arepas. For my main course I had the churrasco-style flank steak platter with rice and a small salad. My friend had a similar platter with grilled chicken. Dinner with drinks was less than $30 for the two of us.\n\nDon't expect anything real fancy, as there are certainly better places to find Latin food along Armenia Avenue. This is designed as a \"quick eats\" kind of place, and it's perfect after a long night of bar-hopping.\n\nLa Perrada has moved from their original location, and you'll now find them in a brand-new facility located along Armenia Avenue, just north of the intersection of Kirby Street. Watch for the big red building with all of the cars parked by the carry-out side of the restaurant.",
"Good food but they never have freaking change and you end up paying more because the won't even try to take the fault and absorb the loss. This has happened too many times when order take out.",
"I appreciate their late hours and although it's A-OK in my book, I know that I will be here again.\n\nI have tried their \"Pinchos,\" hot dogs and arepas. I can vouch for the arepa with chicharron, and their hot dogs. I had a \"Choriperro\" (a hot dog with chorizo) and it was very good! (I had it at 1 am after a couple of drinks). They first grilled the chorizo and then they put it in in hot dog bun and then they oven toast the whole thing so it comes hot and the bread is soft with a crunch. They serve it with a pineapple sauce that adds some sweet to the heavy savory flavors of the chorizo.\n\nThe chicken pincho (skewered) was greasy and plain. Nothing beats a chargrilled pincho (also called \"chuzo\" in Colombia) and this was far from this. It comes with arepa and they told me they didn't have butter when I asked for it (not butter in a restaurant...not good).\n\nThe arepa con chicharron was good, the chicharron (pork belly) was cut in small bite sizes and was perfectly fried. We asked for lime and they did have it (good).\n\nWhy 3-stars: Service. I won't say specifics because it was the whole attitude. I could not identify a manager or any sort of leadership.\n\nNote: they don't serve beer, manage your expectations.\nTip: Maizitos (corn dishes) looked real good...maybe next time."
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"I want to give it high marks because it is not a chain but I can't because regarding the food 'meh, I've experienced better', aka 2 stars. The burger had a not-quite-beefy-enough flavor (I admit I had a Gabby's earlier in the day so the comparison may be skewed). The milk shake didn't taste very creamy ... actually it was quite grainy. The fries were only blah. On the other hand the servers were quite friendly. The location is right next to railroad tracks so you'll get a stomach-churning screech and rumble from time to time (which my boys thought was way cool). Out-door seating only but there are covered and uncovered benches for your sunning/shading pleasure. I'd still pick them over a McD's but won't make a special trip out there from Nashville.",
"I really wanted to like this place but its hard to give it good marks when the food was only mediocre. The frys were unseasoned, unsalted, and unsatisfying. The burger was too thin and the Kustard, well it wasn't anything more special than ice cream. I like that its a mom and pops place, but major improvements need to be made. I really hope they step up their game because i would like to give it another try.",
"Great local spot to get ice cream. The hamburgers/hot dogs aren't the best thing in town. Overall this place is great. Portions are nice",
"Guilty pleasure check in. Got a lunch card, get the 6th meal free. \n\nThis joint is a shack. It is what it is.\n\nGood marks on grilled burgers, and fried tots. You need onions on your double cheeseburger, trust me. My favorite in Rutherford county. You'd be slipping if you're trying to get a grip on your cholesterol, so moderation people!",
"I don't quite understand the other reviews, mainly their star rating. I feel like they all give pretty low marks compared to their comments. \n\nThe menu has a 5 patty burger and it's only $6, so my first thought was that the burger size must be similar to Krystal/white castle, not so. My double I just had was bigger than a McD's Double, and definitely more tasty. I'd compare their squashed patty style to Stake'n Shake. My wife and I split a banana split, it was very good as well (I was a little disappointed that it wasn't in the traditional \"boat\", but still just as tasty)\n\nAll-In-All, it may just come down to expirations, as a small town, walk-up, ice-cream/hamburger joint, this place exceeded mine, but I didn't just come from Gabby's either.",
"All we got was custard but I can tell you for sure it was frozen custard and just soft serve ice cream. Custard was GREAT and service was friendly. There aren't many little ice cream/burger joints on the side of the road anymore and I'd hate to see this little drive-in go away. When I pass by I vow to get a cone! Every single time! That's right - I said it!",
"Not sure what people are expecting from this place. It's literally a shack next to the railroad tracks. C'mon now.\n\nI don't really eat at chain restaurants - I try to support local business that sell food made with y'know, FOOD - not something created in a McLab. \n\nKarin's is simple comfort food. Burgers (of the steak n'shake type variety), chili, grilled cheese sandwiches, fried stuff and ice cream type treats.\n\nThe chili portion is enormous and very hearty.\n\nKids always enjoy the various options - again, portions are not small. Burgers are not huge, but are really intended to be eaten as double/triple type deals.\n\nIf you're in Smyrna for a sports event or something like that, give Karin's a try.",
"The hamburger was good. Nothing special, but solid.\nDidn't care for the chocolate shake.\nPrices are reasonable and if you find yourself in Smyrna around lunch time, you should drive past the corporate fast-food joints and support this local business.\nOn a side note, they have a petition where they are trying to save the Kroger down the street from being shuttered. The guy seemed miffed when I declined to sign it, but I just don't sign petitions unless I have a rather large dog in the fight. His demeanor did leave a bad taste in my mouth, NPI, but I will stop by again and try the fries next time.",
"This place is a must stop and eat! Don't take my word for it come try for yourself!",
"This is by far one of the best flat top grill burgers in the area. Everything my wife and family have ordered was good. And after your lunch/dinner they also have great frozen treats. You will not go wrong coming here. And the price is great. Love it."
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"The true rating on this review is probably somewhere between a 3-4. Though on a level of being your typical neighborhood pizza shop (which is nothing impressive at all) the pizza is pretty decent but they get major bonus points for just having a fascinatingly large menu.\n\nThere's all sorts of sandwiches, cheesesteaks (even a Seitan one), strombolis, pizza and even soups and desserts. Good place to go to if you're in the neighborhood and looking for a cheap bite for take out/dine-in/delivery.",
"You might think, \"just another South Philly pizza joint\" (not that that's a bad thing!) but Is-A-Bella is sooo much more. Big menu is nice for variety, but they really CARE about the quality and consistency of their items. Not only do they make delicious food, they make beee-yooo-tee-ful food! \n\nHoagies: ask them for whatever you want on yours and that is how they will make it. The Bella Special with balsamic (prociutto, sopprresata, capicolla, sharp provy!) rocks! The Turkey & Cheese, YUM! \n\nBut, let's talk about their piece de resistance: the stromboli! I call it the Stromboli of Love because it is exquisite, visually as well as taste-wise! \n\nDelivery is always FAST and friendly, and when you call, you ALWAYS get someone nice on the phone, I mean REALLY nice. So many places in Philly think that attytude on the phone is OK, and it ain't (you got that J&J?), and there's always a nice friendly person helping you when you call here! \n\nAnd it is clean! Is-A-Bella is not one of those places that you wish you never saw in person...it's clean and neat and tidy and effiecient and you can almost find a spot on the always busy Passyunk Ave to park and run in. \n\nOh, and great pizza, too! \n\nI lived in South Philly for 10 years now, and have ordered my fair share of take out, and I really feel Isabella has earned such an earnest and great review!",
"A great place to run in and get a quick slice. Also, I love the fact that they have cheesecake to go.\n\nThis is my idea of fast food. It's good stuff!",
"I pretty much order from here for lunch on the regular now. The order taker on the phone is always really nice, as is whatever given delivery person that comes to my door. It always gets to my house promptly and delivery is free with no minimum.\n\nThe food isn't super, mindblowingly fantastic, but pretty good with great service and reasonable pricing. It's always delivered \"within the hour\" as stated.",
"Ehhhhhhh. It's okay if you're hungry I suppose. \n\nMe and my roommate were real hungry, and I wanted a roast pork sandwich. \n\nSo we ended up getting two roast pork sandwiches, fried calimari, and two milkshakes.\n\nThe roast pork sandwiches were sub-par. The spinach was WAY WAY WAY too garlicy ... this may just be a personal preference though because she seemed to think it was fine. Also, the fried calimari was okay if you're into the all the same size rings that came out a bag frozen kind.\n\nThe milkshakes were great, but I don't really see how you can go wrong with a milkshake. \n\nI'd order here again, but I'd try something else next time. It's raining and we were too lazy to go anywhere so the delivery aspect was nice.",
"We order pizza every Sunday and sometimes in the middle of the week as well. We switched to Isabella about 8 months ago and we were fairly happy. BUT. The last 4 Sundays the pizza was dead cold when it got here as were the boneless chicken wings. Not just luke warm but inedible cold so we threw it out, cold. We live at most 8 blocks away - took over an hour to get COLD pizza. We kept calling and complaining and were told \"Oh sorry\". Didn't help. They offered us a discount - we don't need a discount, we need hot food, ok? \n\nLot of other silly problems with them so they are off the list, the menu is in the trash along with the cold pizza...",
"Having just moved to South Philly on the 5th of Feb., this was the first pizza/steak/hoagie joint I have tried. My roomies (who are longtime South Philadelphians) ordered from this place the day I moved in. We had both lunch and dinner delivered on that cold, rainy day.\n\nFor lunch I had the Bella Special Hoagie (Prosciutto, Soppresata, Capicolla, Roasted Peppers, Sharp Provolone Cheese, Tomato and Olive Oil) and it was delicious. I am not a fan of Roasted Peppers, so I requested them on the side. Well let me tell you -- I am for sure a fan of Isabella's roasted red peppers. They have a ton of garlic in them and are just so fresh and delicious! I also shared some Garlic Butter wings (breaded and unbreaded; I prefer breaded) with one of the roomies and enjoyed every minute of it. OMG I could eat that garlic mixture by itself, it was so good!\n\nFor dinner (which was much later in the evening), I ordered a Texas Tommy (I think I was 8 when I had it last) and garlic fries. While the Texas Tommy was superb (lots of bacon! YUM!), the garlic fries were super soggy and oily. I still ate them thanks to the loads of garlic! :) I will never pass up anything overloaded with garlic. \n\nSo for twice in one day, I was really spoiled. The Bella Special was delicious, the wings were yummy and dinner was good!!\n\nI have since ordered their regular Italian Hoagie and fried calamari. The last time I ordered fried calamari from a take out place, it was Big Daddy's Pizza in the NE and the calamari gave me nightmares. Here, at Isabella's, they are fresh rings of calamari with the most delicious breading EVER. And their marinara is quite tasty! Also I have to give a big thumbs up to the hoagie rolls. I don't know if they're delivered or baked on the premises, but they're the right combination of chewy, soft with just a little bit of crunch & the lovely taste of sesame seeds.\n\nAnd how could I forget the Tomato Bisque soup!! Roomie ordered a quart and I had a spoonful. I was in love. LOVE LOVE LOVED this soup. Thankfully there was enough left over and I was able to finish it off. It's creamy but once in a while you'll get a nice chunk of tomato. It also has a subtle kick of something spicy.. Maybe crushed red pepper? Whatever it is, it works and this soup is fucking GREAT!\n\nGranted I am new to the area, so I have yet to check out other places, but Isabella Pizza gets 5 stars and a thumbs up from me. Plus, delivery was super fast!",
"I don't know how so many people on here are saying that this food is good. Or that the service is friendly with no 'attytude'. I have never had a pleasant experience when picking up my food, or when on the phone. It seems to me that the girls answering the phones don't know how to properly interact with another human. Maybe it's just me but there are many better options in the same area. \nIf franco-luigis wasn't closed on Mondays I would never eat here.",
"I'm not sure what is happening to this place. I used to really like it - now I can never tell what I'm going to get. Overcooked, not enough sauce .. so I try and just tel them what I would like - I am a regular and when they had nicer staff they would use my name and say hello and all. Anyway - small pizza just a little extra sauce ... this pizza is a mess and is semi inedible. \n\nI would call but who are we kidding - have you been in there recently - yelling and shouting kids with attitude and no customer service.\n\nI'm bummed because they used to be a fall back for me on the regular - never again.",
"I have family who live close to Is-a-bella and so I'm no stranger to her ways. Never have been crazy about the pizza and the cheese steaks have been so wildly inconsistent in most recent memory that I have put a personal kibosh on making that move again anytime soon...\n\n...but I'll tell you what's what...\n\n The \"Bella Special Hoagie,\" is a real good sandwich. Every time. \n\nThe Bella Special is delicious with all its sopressata, capicolla, prosciutto, roasted red peppers, and sharp provolone, topped with just some tomato slices and olive oil on sesame-seeded Italian roll. Get that if you're goin.\n\nBella Special Hoagie, ya never done me wrong. I ain't mad atcha."
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"Very impressed with our first visit to Agave! Food was very fresh and authentic. We loved the tuna tostada appetizer and the churro with chocolate dipping sauce were heavenly. Service was perfect, especially since they have just opened this week! Decor is clean and open. This is a byob too. Highly recommend you try this place - they will do well !",
"This new place is worth a try. The seafood quesadillas are great, and so was everything else -- especially the guacamole. Service was ok, kind of cold and unwelcoming actually, but they just opened so maybe it is understandable.",
"I just had a great, fun dinner here with my girlfriends! 2 of of us had the quesadilla with crab and shrimp and the other 4 had the fish tacos. We all enjoyed our food. I will say that it isn't large amounts of food, but it was perfect for us, 3 tacos a serving. We had 2 pitchers of blood orange margaritas and since it is BYOB, the bill was so cheap! This is a great place to grab a good, casual meal. I think this restaurant is a great addition to the area! The wait staff was also great. I'm really impressed also because this place is still relatively new and they seemed to have their act together. I will definitely be back!",
"On our way to another Mexican restaurant, we saw Agave on Valentine's Day (or more famously known this year as Taco Tuesday!). Decided to change our plans and check it out. They squeezed us in with no reservation. The service was IMPECCABLE. In spite of the fast pace, they put food quickly and our water glasses were refilled regularly (with flat chilled water, no ice, which is my favorite). The decor is clean and modern. And OH MY GAWD! The guacamole was the best I've ever had. The boyfriend got the short ribs taco and I the flautas. So YUMMY! And then we polished off a churro. HIGHLY recommend. I'm just sorry I was so busy eating that I didn't take pics for ya'll! :)",
"Just tried El Agave, the New Mexican place in Chadds Ford that took over Fellini's space next to the Post Office. The food was good (better than your average chain restaurant), but too expensive: $14 guacamole, $14 queso fondito, side dishes extra (really? For rice and beans ???) ! No bar. BYO is good, but they want $15 for a pitcher of margarita mixer (how about a per person price?). These prices reflect a downtown mentality, and out here in Kennett Square, we have LOTS of good, cheap Mexican! Not sure this place will fly. Also, they took out all the nice decor from Fellini's and paved the interior with a LOT of small tables, like a food court. It's going to be VERY loud when it's full !",
"Delicious Mexican food. Fish tacos are amazing. Kids loved Salmon a la Parrilla & Quesadillas de Tinga.",
"Delicious food - great atmosphere and the service is top notch!! We called ahead for a table - the hostesses went above and beyond to accommodate us and kept us up to date with the status while we waited (a very short time). Our server was exceptional - wonderful menu knowledge and offered great recommendations for the table. We can't wait to go back and try something different! And the margarita mix... FRESH AND DELISH!! don't forget your tequila!!",
"So happy to have another good restaurant in the Chadds Ford area. The decor is SOOO much better than it was in the old and dated restaurant that it replaced. The food is great and so is the staff. Go here if you're looking for something new in Chadds Ford.",
"This place is awesome! Went here on Valentine's Day 2017 - it had just opened a couple weeks prior. The staff was friendly and service was fast. The food was so so delicious! We got nachos to start and they were nice and spread out so that all the chips had toppings, unlike most places where you get a pile with all the toppings right on top and a bunch of dry chips underneath. Agave got it right! I got the chicken flautas and my husband got the fish tacos. Both were great! For dessert, we split the spicy chocolate cake, which was just the right combo of sweet and heat. We brought in wine and beer, but Agave does offer margarita mix pitchers if you want to bring in your own tequila. Would love to see them eventually move from BYOB only to having a liquor license since I'm sure their drinks would be just as awesome as their food.",
"A beautiful Mexican restaurant with amazing food. Service was prompt on the Sunday we went. Water is left on the table which is a nice touch. Will definitely be coming back!"
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"Good place for business and family gatherings. Dressy place, but I've seen people in jeans here too. Servers are well trained. Food is not bad. I expected more from the Steak, but it's okay, I've had better steaks. \n\nI came here to see what all the hoopla was about. So I tried the Filet Mignon and was not fully impressed. I have had better steaks, but not to say that I wouldn't be back. I would go to Fleming's again before I would come here though. For this price, I would prefer Fleming's.",
"I should be ashamed to admit this, but I don't go to Stoney River for the steaks, I go for the Buffalo Mozzarella and Beefsteak Tomatoes. They're served as an appetizer, but I think you can request a smaller version as a salad. I don't consider myself a huge fan of tomatoes, but there's just something about this combination that I enjoy. \n\nThe Coffee-Cured Filet is a really good steak to try if you're looking for something on the small side. The service is always excellent, though I do feel a bit wasteful with how often they swap out drinks instead of just refilling. \n\nParking is Valet Only, but it's Complimentary.",
"What a nice place. The food was to die for.\n\nNow that doesn't mean that everything was perfect, and that ruined the opportunity for five stars, but everything was excellent.\n\nI got there, and they started with the fried rolls: butter and garlic. It was like a donut, but with garlic and poppy seeds. The had butter available, but it wasn't even necessary. Then the salad came out, and although I am not a salad guy, it really was great.\n\nThe 7 ounce fillet was the best meat I'd ever eaten. It was truly a special dining experience. Now a major issue with this is that I ordered my steak medium. When the first one came out, it was clearly almost well-done. What's the point of eating a steak if it's dry? Then, when they brought a second out, it was bloody. I had made it very clear twice that I wanted Medium. But when it did come back: heavenly. Truly awesome. The garlic mashed potatoes were excellent, too. It was truly a great meal\n\nFinally, the dessert, chocolate cake and cheesecake, were great. The Cheesecake was not powerfully rich, but it was as smooth as silk, and the chocolate cake was among the best in Nashville.\n\nFor what it's worth, I ate for free, but I noted the failings. And if you are willing to spend a little extra for a meal you won't forget for a long time, Stoney River is definitely worth it.",
"Went on Friday evening with my fiance and some family members. We all had a wonderful meal! From the appetizers, to salad, to steak, to wine, to service...everything was fantastic. Our server was well-informed about the menu and also about the wine list. \n\nI hate to say anything negative and this is minor but I really feel like a nice steakhouse like this should take reservations, not just this priority seating thing they do that just cuts the wait time in half for you. Any other nice restaurant in this city takes reservations and sometimes, you just want the assurance that you will be guaranteed a table if you come at 7:00 on a weekend. Just a thought...\n\nOverall- zero complaints and I will definitely be going back!",
"We came here as the restaurant we were supposed to go to was closed on Sunday. Turned out to be a good thing after all. Walked in on a Sunday without a reservation and were seated right away. Attentive service, amicable wine list, and very acceptable culinary offerings made it a pleasant alternative which we would definitely visit again. If anything i'd tell the staff to turn it down a notch as they pushed things a bit. Manager came over to table to also check on our status which at the time was perfect., Presentation positive, service above normal, quality very good, pricing acceptable.",
"Overcooked steak. Overpriced. If you want a real steak go to Fleming's!!!\nI do have to say that the service is top notch. Our table ordered a huge piece of cake and I just happened to mention I am not a cake fan casually to the rest of my table and that I prefer ice cream or pie much better. Next thing I know our waiter brings me a bowl of ice cream complimentary. Granted I did not eat any it was a very professional of the waitstaff to pay attention to detail such as this.....",
"My wife's steak was cooked perfectly. She asked for a medium ribeye cooked a little on the rare side, and that's what she got. (Lots of restaurants will overcook a medium steak, so we were both impressed that Stoney River got it right - as a steakhouse should.)\n\nService was ridiculously nice. The restaurant actually comped an entire table of folks sitting next to us because they had an active duty member of the military among them who had recently returned from serving overseas. I mean it would have been nice enough if they comped the military member's dinner, but to comp the whole table's meal. That shows some serious respect for the troops and appreciation for their sacrifices!\n\nI have to admit that I wouldn't order my dish (the short ribs) again. The menu warned that it was well-marbled, but it was probably the fattiest short ribs I've ever had. The non-fatty part that I ate tasted good, but I'll definitely try something different next time. Fortunately, there are lots of other delicious-sounding choices on the menu from filets to burgers. Even some of the fish dishes sounded good.\n\nAs for sides, I like the fact that the steaks come with sides. At most steakhouses, you have to order everything a la carte. Having some sides come with your dish definitely makes the meal a better value. My wife ordered the cinnamon sweet potatoes, which were incredibly smooth too sweet for us. I had the regular garlic mashed potatoes which thought were excellent. And my short ribs also came with some asparagus which was both huge and perfectly cooked (well maybe a tad undercooked, but I'd rather have crunchy asparagus than mushy asparagus any day of the week).\n\nStoney River also serves baskets of addictive little rolls along with some sort of luscious sweetened butter, so be careful not to fill up on that before your meal arrives.\n\nOh and I also had a house salad with homemade dressing - I think honey mustard - that was delish too.\n\nSo overall, I thought the experience was pretty fantastic. The restaurant has a very posh, elegant feeling inside and a nice layout with the place broken up into lots of smaller rooms to cut down on noise and provide more privacy. The layout would work especially well if you wanted to have a private party there.\n\nAlthough it's not cheap (it is a steak house after all!), it seems like you can get substantial discount coupons pretty easily by joining Stoney River's Red Canoe Society (a free-to-join loyalty club / emai list) through the restaurant's website. These coupons make the meal a great value, IMHO.\n\nI do have to say that I think the valet parking idea is silly here. I can see why it makes sense some places (i.e. Tin Angel) with limited on-site parking, but here you're literally giving your keys to a valet who parks the car 10 feet away in the restaurant's private lot. I guess they think valet parking makes the restaurant seem fancier? To me, it's just kind of annoying. I wish that it least customers had the option of self-parking, but I suspect they know that 90% of folks would choose that option and the valet parking attendants would have nothing to do.\n\nAnyway, I guess at least the valet parking gives people jobs and that's a good thing in this economy! :)",
"Seriously over rated. Serivce was good. I had there most expensive steak and it wasnt all it was made out to be. The dessert was some type of ice cream deal with fruit and a sweet rice cake, this was the highliht of the meal. The biscuits they serve are addictive. But as for the steak, I would rather stick to Cafe Bosna.",
"The lesser of the two Stoney Rivers, but by no means bad. This location is unique in that it started a Lunch Menu. No doubt because of its proximity to Vanderbilt University. \n\nThe service is always excellent, but the location suffers from two minor drawbacks. \n\nBecause the lot is so small (Formerly a \"Rio Bravo\" Restaurant ) its Valet only. Its \"Free\", but I always feel like I have to tip them. \n\nIt also feels smaller and more closed in than its other location. Of course, if you are looking for something with a cozy feel, you are going to be fully satisfied. \n\nIf you are looking for a steak dinner in the West End area, you can't go wrong to try Stoney River.",
"Usually I go to Stoney River for dinner, and I don't normally review chain restaurants but this visit warranted a review.\n\nWent for lunch on a quiet Sunday. Decide to have that day's special - prime rib sandwich with steak fries and a small salt on that. After 2 bites into the prime rib sandwich, the manager and waitress happen to pass by and ask how our service was. I candidly explained that I thought the prime rib would not be cooked so well done.\n\nRight there on the spot, the manager and waitress offered me my 2nd choice - 5 oz Sirloin Steak Salad. This one hit the spot - steak was tender and cooked just barely medium so that it would not be too hot & hard to accompany the salad.\n\nOur waitress, Molly, is the best thing working for this Stoney River. If customer service needs an icon, she is it - keeping customers satisfied, water glass filled, fast service."
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"Philadelphia is renowned for its BYOB scene, but sometimes I wish I didn't have to take the R5 to experience it. Enter Mediterranean Grill. \n\nMediterranean Grill is cute, small BYOB right on Lancaster in the heart of Bryn Mawr. There's no real waiting area, but I managed to walk in with a friend on a Friday night at 6 PM and was seated no problem. The food is simple, reasonably priced and well-prepared. I had the beef and chicken kabobs served on a bed of saffron rice, which was delicious. It's convenient to the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, as well as the string of bars on Lancaster for after-dinner libations.",
"The food here is delicious and has a lot of style! I was so happy when it first opened - a good lunch place was much needed in downtown Bryn Mawr. This is the first place I ever tried pita bread with hummus, which was excellent and only $2 or $3. (Come at lunch time because the prices are much better). Our waitress was very nice, and the beef gyro was sooo juicy and grilled to perfection. After coming here I have been a mediterranean food lover - what more can you ask for!",
"Mediterranean Grill is a great little food spot on Lancaster in Bryn Mawr. The decor and seating are simple and easy. Nothing flashy to distract you from what is simply well prepared, great tasting, authentic Mediterranean fare. \n\nI had the Ghormeh Sabzi, which is lamb with dried Persian lime, cilantro parsley, leeks, and exotic spices. The lamb was beautifully cooked. Everything else that was included with that meal looked like baby food surrounding the lamb (a little disconcerting at first, but have a bite of that, the lamb, and the saffron rice and you're hooked). \n\nBeyond that, their Baklava was wonderful, I left most of it on my plate because I was so full, but I should have brought it home with me!!!!\n\nThis place is a little pricey, there portions are reasonable and healthy, and the service was great. A nice little place to go with friends.",
"This place was simple in decor, but deep into the Persian Mediterranean food experience. I had a great mango strawberry soup for my appetizer that was more like a desert but pretty much blew my mind. For the main courses the food was a basic meat, prepared in wonder spices and sauces that was server on a bed of rice or that we put onto a bed of rice. It was wonderful.\n\nWe went expecting the typical Italian/Greek Mediterranean style and were pleasantly surprised by the lack thereof. They had some ravioli and pasta items, but mostly the tastes ranged from Morocco to Turkey, largely skipping by Greece and Italy. This is one I definitely recommend if you're in the area.\n\nAlso, this is the first place I've found on Yelp and gone to based on the reviews! GOOOOO YELP!",
"Hummus and falafel and dolmas oh yum.\n\nI love coming to the Mediterranean Grill for lunch. It's a quiet little place and the people are friendly. Lunch menu prices are always a plus. \n\nI cannot decide whether I like the falafel sandwiches or all the many veg appetizers best. I often go to a restaurant I like and fall into a pattern of ordering the same thing each time but not here. There is just too much to try.",
"The last time I ate here was about....nine months ago.\n\nBut, I still remember the first bite I took which is really saying something. \n\nI ordered a plate of a chicken/saffron rice dish and it was about twenty dollars. Okay..so, I don't remember the name of what I had but it was gooood..\n\nThat bite was like the flavor epiphany of the life of my taste buds, I swear on all my toes and a pinkie, that it was that good! And every bite after that was just as amazing as the first one. The chicken was soft and cooked just right and the rice had so much flavor and spice and goodness that I could have just eaten it by itself.\n\nOnly four stars because for some reason, I haven't gone back and because I had a taste of my friend's beef/rice thing and I had a tough time chewing through the meat.\n\nPS it's BYOB!",
"Simple yet alluring.\n\nBYOB, Reasonably priced menu, better than average service.\n\nI've been a Kebab lover ever since living in Glendale, CA and when I moved to the Philly area, I could not find a decent place to satisfy my Kebab urge until I went to the Mediterranean Grill.\n\nSince initially trying the Koobideh, I've been frequenting the place at least once a month. Be sure to get in early for weekend dinner as the place generally gets full and people tend to stay longer in the simple and casual atmosphere.\n\nIf ever you go to Glendale, CA though, try out Raffi's Grill.",
"To say that I know and love Persian food is an understatement. The first thing that I look for when I move or take a long vacation is a good Persian restaurant.\nI had high hopes for this place based on the reviews here and elsewhere. For those who like authentic traditional Persian fare, you will be disappointed. The kabobs are good and well cooked, however the saffron rice is too oily and buttery. For me, buttery tasting saffron rice is an absolute deal breaker, and ruins the meal. It should be light and fluffy, not oily. The other traditional persian offerings (ghormeh sabzi, fesenjan, Kashk-O-Bademjan) all were bland, too oily and disappointing, This restaurant seems to cater to an \"americanized\" palate. It is not bad, just not truely traditional. I could go on, but you get the idea.\nI gave this place several chances and each time it disappointed. It is also inconsistent. Go for the kabobs, skip the rest. I will not be back.",
"I debated on 4 or 5 stars... I decided on 5.\n\nI've been here twice, each time food was excellent.\n\nI had the Steak and Ground Beef Kabob.\nAshe/Soup was good, very hard to find at restaurants.\nRice was cooked well (I have found that Persian Rice is tricky and not a given at restaurants). \nI don't know if the bread is fresh, but it's great!, not just pita, but warm lavoush!\n\nTadick was good, both times they gave me big pieces.",
"We went here last night based on other positive Yelp reviews. Wife and I were very impressed w/ the food and service. Expect large portions...dishes were perfectly seasoned and cooked perfectly. The Aash soup was great too. Very good 3 Baklava assortment for dessert. Coffee was better than average too."
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"Came here second night of opening for cardinals and blues game around 830. Overall atmosphere was good, not cramped together with lots of options of bar seating high tops or booths. Place cleared out a decent amount around 10pm even with the blues playing in the playoffs.\n\nThey have very nice outdoor seating with heated lamps / fires all around to create a more romantic atmosphere. They have a bar outside and inside for diverse seating\n\nService was very slow, understandably though since it was close to opening night with lots of people. It took 20 minutes just for 3 well drinks to come out. \n\nThey have a happy hour at night that's 3 dollar well drinks and domestic beers and 15 dollar buckets.\n\nFood we got to try 3 appetizers and an entree. The portions were hugeeeeeee and prices were not expensive. The Mahi pesto angel hair pasta was unfortunately over cooked. The fish was tougher than it should have been with very little seasoning. The pasta was too soft and runny but the taste was good. \n\nThe onion rings were HUGE. They were definitely the standout thing of the night. Nice battered gigantic rings with a good sauce to pair with it. Chicken tenders were ok, not anything special at all. The toasted ravs and fried cheese were good.\n\nDefinitely they are still adjusting to the grand opening and I would give them some time to settle down and figure things out. Will definitely be back later to enjoy the outdoor atmosphere, sports, and food",
"They are still finding their feet when it comes to service, but the food made it all well worth it. Our server stopped by our table 3 times to check in before taking our order, and even then we had to ask her to take it. She seemed a little surprised by this somehow. But she is new and I'm sure this will improve. On the plus side, the food was wonderful and that patio is banging! I will be going back and I fully expect to edit this review to a higher rating when I do.",
"Yeah for Joey B's in West Co!!! \nThe food here was just as good as Hampton. Like the previous reviews said, they just opened so they are working on kinks. The servers and managers are great. We will be back to sit on the patio-which was super crowded!",
"Food was ok but service took to long for onion rings to come out at best 2 stars\n\nIt was the second day it was open but my friends wanted to go here for the blues game. Atmosphere was amazing. \n\nWe ordered onion rings appetizer sampler and mahi mahi pasta. \n\nOnion rings batter was too thick so it did not taste as good as other onion rings I had before appetizer sampler was ok but the chicken tenders were too hard probably cause it was over fried the mahi mahi pasta was over cooked I mean the pasta part was angel hair but it made it look like it was a long piece of lifeless u fill in the rest. \n\nI don't know if I want to try this place again anytime soon.",
"Food is as great here as the other locations, but the building is fantastic! The patio is beautiful!!\n\nWe came on a Saturday early evening. It was already getting pretty crowded, and by the time we left, there were a lot of people waiting. \n\nI usually get their pizza or a meatball sandwich, but I wanted to try something new: the Ravioli Prosciutto. Oh, my! It was excellent. \n\nOur service was good. It may have been a little slow, but nothing atypical of a Saturday. \n\nGood job, Joey B's! I'm happy to see you growing!",
"This place hasn't been open very long so the wait was a little longer than at the sister restaurants. I give them a break till they get use to the new place. The food was good but the outdoor patio is spectacular, got to be one of the best in west county. It's next to Manchester road but the outdoor seating doesn't hear much of the traffic noise. There is one bar inside and one outside. This will definitely be a go to spot to take a date. Amy B was our server on Mother's Day and she was outstanding with fast friendly service. My wife and I will be eating here again soon.",
"This place has great food! The onion rings are huge! As for the rest of our dinner. It was very good. We had a table of 5 and 2 of the dinners were not as warm as they should of been but it was a very busy night and they have just opened. \nMy biggest complaint is the inside chairs for the dining area. They are not comfortable at all and the back of the chair actually hurt my back. I don't know if it has to do with how tall I am or not but in order for the chair not to hurt my back I had to slouch and not eat over the table. \n\nOther than the chairs we will be back but will ask for a booth :)",
"Nice setting inside and patio. The Strange complaint we heard around us and also by my son. The Chairs have a modern look therefore not a straight back. VERY uncomfortable. We Had two people sitting around us ask for a different chair and told they did not have any. The back stabs into your back at an angle. \n\nFood: we had the famous onion rings as appetizer. We could all only eat one each. \nToo big and too much breading and not much taste. Would not order these again. \nThey came out fast and hot though. \nI had Hawaii chicken sandwich and fries. Chicken sandwich was ok. Strange that the chicken breast was cut up. The sandwich kept falling apart. Had a side of fries that were bland and tasteless. \nMy son had bacon cheeseburger that he liked. The burger looked to be half pound burger. \nMy daughter had buffalo chicken salad that was huge. She really enjoyed it. I would say stick with the nice large salads and the pasta dishes looked very good. Since we live close I will try many items on the menu. The place was already crowded at 5pm on a Monday. I look forward to having some beers with friends on the patio.",
"The food was delicious and our sever, Katie, was extremely pleasant. The only thing I have to say is that the indoor chairs were very uncomfortable, they dug into my lower back and left it sore for a day after leaving.",
"We were a party of 4 and sat on the wonderful patio. Service was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent, particularly the fried chicken. West County needed this type of restaurant/bar - very reasonably priced with quality service and product. Not since having the fried chicken at Monarch have I enjoyed fried chicken. Kudos to Joey B!! You are a hit with us."
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"Let's get them off to a good start. Walked in 3 minutes after official opening and took a seat at the bar. They've done good with the old Mile 277 space, obviously the stage is gone and separation walls have gone up in places. You can tell there was quite an investment into the renovation, all looks clean and new. It's a nice space but doesn't have that classic steakhouse feel as the decor is modern. Wall signs and decor are bordering on garage sale finds/TGI Fridays but not overdone. Plenty of beers on tap & bottle, wine & cocktail list looks ok too.\n\nNo bar menu which is kind of disappointing but maybe they could implement that. I don't think I want a full meal experience if I'm just watching the game (one TV) so maybe some lite bites and happy hour specials would be good.\n\nThree bartenders on opening day for full coverage, all are pleasant!\n\nBest of luck folks!",
"Fantastic meal combining two strong families in the restaurant business. I was attracted to going because of my experience at The Pear Tree ran by the Abadessa family. They brought their taste, style and flair to STL. I was greeted my Mike Abadessa on this night and we headed to our table. We ordered the traditional onion rings (always highly recommended) and the Prime Rib, another staple of the Pear Tree. Everything tastes just like the original restaurant. The meal is not cheap, but it is a very nice place to go for that special evening out! Dessert sounded great but we skipped that and headed to Ted Drewes!",
"Amazing. Awesome pairing of three strong restaurant minds in Abbadessa & Syberg & Kristo... I am truly excited about this restaurant. The decor is subdued, but comfortable. Really like the reclaimed barn woods & hand-made tables. Greeted warmly at the door by Jimmy Kristo, visited by Mike Abbadessa to help explain the sourcing of some of their foods, served by a great wait staff with Shawn leading our table (sorry if it's spelled wrong). Family-style house salad course is fantastic with some old dressing favorites that you won't recognize but will love the Tree's twist (bleu cheese & French) along with the house vinegarette. And the entrees. Wow- served piping hot as they're dished from a rolling heat cart tableside. Salmon is ridiculously tender & to die for with the smoke sauce. Steak & mushrooms tender, with wonderful flavor & served perfectly to temperature. Presentation on the plates is classy, but not overdone fancy; just right. South county finally has a new fine dining option that is out of this world. I hope they can find a way to sustain this level, because we'll be back as long as they do!! Can't wait for the next dinner. Thanks to Jimmy for the tour of the new space after our meal.",
"Fantastic food, service and atmosphere! Appreciated the high quality food in such a comfortable, casual setting. Salads, steaks, sides and from-scratch desserts were ALL superb! Great wine, beer and cocktail selection, too. Happily adding this one to our go-to list of favorites in St. Louis!",
"Great service and great food! Shaun was awesome. The steak and lobster was phenomenal...what more could you ask for?? Definitely would recommend!!!",
"The secret of St.Louis definitely was found here. The service is phenomenal, the food absolutely delicious and worth every penny and more. House onion rings was our appetizer, just the right amount of crunch and flavor. Then the house salad with fresh croutons, feta cheese and three choices of dressing. I recommend the blue cheese. Then the main course, prime rib with breaded lobster tail. Cannot express how amazing the food was. So happy we found this place. It was hard to find, so let me tell you it's right next to the Holiday Inn. Do not pass this place up. High class every thing.",
"It was a very cool atmosphere and very professional staff. Food was good but with a group of 8 they brought the wrong steaks out to a few people in our group. Very pricey. I enjoyed the visit but doubt I'll ever go back.",
"Melt in your mouth steaks! Some of my favorites are the crab Rangoon (the two house made dipping sauces are so good), lobster bites, and love both their salads with house made dressings. Also love the decor and atmosphere. I will definitely be back soon!",
"Fantastic food and attentive service. This place has only been open a few weeks, so their process and decor are still being broke in. We had Prime Rib and Lobster Tail. One of the most tender steaks Ive had. Also had Onion Rings and enjoyed the salad with 3 dressing choices. We will definitely be back.",
"Visited Twisted Tree Steakhouse for my birthday. I have to say one of the best steaks I've had. I had the ribeye. You should try the onion rings too. Portions are large so you don't need to fill up on apps though. The breading used for the rings is also used for lobster tails and prawns. Delicious. If there was one negative it would have to be salad dressings. Too thick however salad was brought to our table family style with choice of three dressings,hot croutons,bread and butter. If you have room for dessert, sharing is the best bet. I wouldn't say this is a place for kids. Too expensive for them to just waste their food."
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"These tacos are amazing. I love the downtown location, but rarely go due to a laundry list of lame reasons. I love this location even more than downtown, so happy they opened up a new spot. \n\nPlenty of indoor and outdoor seating, you order at the counter and your food is brought to you. We ordered the Al Pastor and Fish taco platter plates for dinner. They come with 3 tacos each with a choice of 1 side. Their Al Pastor is so flavorful, and the fresh corn tortillas are so soft. Fish tacos were also great! We ordered the rice and smashed beans, then split them across our two entrees along with trading some tacos. Plenty of food for two! Their horchata is also one of a kind-must try if you enjoy horchata. Everything tastes so fresh. \n\nService was extremely fast, over the top fast and of course friendly. Hoping they'll start some weeknight specials soon. The design and décor of the space is beautiful, laid back and comfortable, yet still very chic and classy. Can't wait to explore the menu now that there is a location so close to me.",
"Tacos are good and prices are fair but menu is quite limited. I had been to their location downtown at El Mercado so I knew it would be yummy but I honestly thought for the area and size of the restaurant that they would have a more complete dinner menu at least.",
"I heard great things about Seis but have never eaten at the original location due to it being on the opposite side of town from where I live. I was so excited to hear that this second location has opened on the North side of Tucson. This side of town was definitely lacking in breakfast places, so one of my favorite things about Seis is that it opens at 8 AM.\n\nSince it opened last week, I've eaten here twice - once for breakfast and once for dinner. For breakfast, I had the breakfast torta with the beer battered pepper. It was really good and unique. I loved the pepper with bacon. The potatoes on the side were also good, very crispy. You also get your choice of salsa - I had the tomatillo which was really good.\n\nFor dinner, I had the famous al pastor taco plate. It was about $9 for 3 tacos and a side. The al pastor tacos were really good. The meat was very flavorful and plentiful. The tortillas were good - very soft, but broke when I picked up the tacos. I also got horchata, which was really good.\n\nThe restaurant is very clean, inviting, and modern. There is both outdoor and indoor seating. The place is still new, so it seemed like the employees were still getting to know the menu. But the service was good and everyone was very welcoming. I'm glad that there is a new restaurant on this side of town. I'll be back soon!",
"We had really been looking forward to Seis opening closer to where we live, love their food at the Mercado. But...disappointed. The decor is very cold, and uninviting. It is okay if you like the feel/look of Ikea. I thought they might have table service, since they would have the room for it, unlike at the Mercado. It was awkward to order your drink at the bar and carry it back to your table. My chicken taco was very good, the steak taco a little fatty, the calabacitas very bland. I would try this again if they had table service, and they decor was altered a bit to make it more comfortable feeling.",
"After driving 7 hours to get to Tucson, this place was my first stop. From the same family that opened the equally-delicious Seis in Mercado San Agustin comes this exciting new chapter for Seis in a trendy, modern setting. From personal experience I can recommend the chicken tinga tacos - but both the menu and the food are designed from scratch so you can't really go wrong. Oh, and there's a full service bar with craft cocktails. Drink up!",
"Amazingly great food in a city known for its Mexican cuisine. I actually ate there last night and had one of their Taco Grande Platters. House made tortillas and agua frescas just add to the appeal. I suggest any of their platters and if there is a tamarind pineapples drink on the daily menu get it. The Mercado is a super spot in itself and a great place for all ages.",
"Discovered this place a few months ago and have eaten there 4 times since. Tacos are really good but not a place I would go when I am in the mood for authentic Mexican food. The Crispy Avocado taco is delicious as is the Chicken Tinga and Poc Chuc. The sides are small but are just ok. The atmosphere is cute and screams of south west with it outside alcove. Certainly a place to try.",
"Great food and drinks!!! Love their food especially the fish tacos, shrimp salad and the Plato for breakfast with green chiles and chorizo! Yum!! Run, don't walk over there.",
"Just as delicious as the Mercado San Augustin original place, and better because of the abundant, comfortable and attractive seating options! Food is succulent, flavorful and very fresh. A new favorite on River Campbell. The Poc Chuc chicken is great in the salad, the taco and the salsas are so good you want to drink them. Literally drink them. I was told the pork taco was very delicious and I know the avocado taco is one of the finest bites I've ever eaten.",
"I went with my family this Sunday evening drinks were delicious very well made and everything we had was good which was the nachos a burrito and the torta. It's a pleasant restaurant service is reasonably rapid I think you'll be happy. I especially like that the food used a variety of spices it didn't have the sameness we find in so much Mexican in Tucson."
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"Came on a busy Friday night. Very beautiful inside! Good attentive quick service despite the amount if business. Wings were delicious!! Definitely will be back for more! !",
"Called to order a cheeseburger hoagie and the owner said they now had a large selection of cheeseburgers. She read them to me. I went with the Caracas, avocado, eggs, bacon and sauce...one of the best burgers I have had! My husband had the Western, definite heat and delish. Thank you for taking time to let us know your new offers!!!!!!",
"We were very excited to see a new restaurant open in Downingtown. Unfortunately, we won't be returning because of the quality of the food. However, In due fairness, my wife felt the staff were very pleasant.\n\nThe pizza and Stromboli boxes felt so light that my wife actually checked their contents to be certain they weren't empty. The pizza - a cheese blend - was greasy and had an unpleasant taste to the point of being completely inedible. The hamburger bun was \"toasted\" for so long that it was charred and black; the patty was skimpy. The wings were greasy and otherwise average. And the Stromboli was essentially a long, narrow strip of dough with a small amount of cheese and sliced link sausage.\n\nWe wish them the best. But the quality of the food was poor and the portions were unacceptably small. We honestly had to prepare some frozen pizzas after getting home.",
"This location is far better than the previous cramped digs on Wallace Ave. The pastas have well made custom sauces that you can't make at home without cooking classes. The chicken wings are great and very reasonably priced. Service is fast and considerate. This is everything you could wish for in a moderate priced neighborhood pizzeria and restaurant.",
"Love the new seating area. Fantastic sandwiches. Only reason four stars and not five is that service was slow. This place is hoppin! Given time I know they'll iron out the service kinks. Don't miss out on this local gem!",
"Went Friday night, 30 minutes before we got our table. We enjoyed the variety of entres, the chef also provided some dishes that where not on the menu. Very friendly service, family run, BYOB is a plus, last but not least, great homemade desserts. You won't be disappointed.",
"Anthony makes the best absolute best roast pork and broccoli Rabe sandwich for 50 miles around.\nHe made me fresh pasta wow....it was perfect.\nI am first generation Italian 100%......Anthony gets it right.\nKeep up the excellent job....",
"Loved the old place like the new one. Still getting used to the new menu but all raves so far. Ordered a egg plant pizza and it used to come with these huge pieces of deep fried egg plant but now it's pieces of EP sautéed and chopped small. The new way is not bad but I do prefer the old way. Wings are still the best around and your blue cheese meatballs are awesomely weird. Burgers and chicken cutlets are really good, I'll continue trying your menu and will be expecting good eats.",
"Anthony's has the best pizza! We've been ordering pizzas to go from them for years. Now that Anthony's has moved and changed their menu a bit, I love them even more. My favorite is their made fresh-to-order Minestrone Soup!!!",
"100% authentic Italian food - the owners and his family are from Italy, so you know this spot has to be good. Coming from New York I have high expectations for Italian restaurants and Anthony's does it right. I'm happy that this place exists in Downingtown and I think that it should get more recognition. It's very obvious that the owner takes pride in his restaurant, he is constantly cleaning and checking in on patrons waiting in line. I would say that Anthony's is definitely better than any other local Italian restaurant in this area."
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"i can't believe more people don't know about this place. they have a childhood favorite of mine that's hard to come by--the 7 course Vietnamese beef bbq. that's right--7 courses of beef grilled or boiled in broth each in a different way right on your table! the best part is it's only $13-$14 and you come away FULL. they also have an all you can eat bbq variety that's still only about $13. i introduced this place to some of my buddies after hitting the gym, and they're hooked. your kidney's might explode from the protein.",
"Depending on when you go, parking at the International Smokeless BBQ isn't always a snap. Yes, it's in a shopping center, but it gets packed. Weekdays are easier than weekends to park, and there's always street parking.\n\nI had lunch here with family awhile ago and shared a few dishes. The yellow noodles (Singaporean noodles, I believe, could have been a special for that week) are a stand-out and oh-so-tasty, with a tang to them. I have yet to try the Vietnamese beef BBQ! (In all my travels, I haven't yet run into another place of this type.) Worth a visit if you're in the neighborhood!",
"The BBQ Buffet is a great deal! For just $14.95 per person (lunch prices are even cheaper) you get a ton of food. They also offer a Hot Pot add on for $17.95 per person, but I wouldn't recommened this unless you really like seafood. \n\nThey start you with a bowl of clear broth soup, shrimp & shaved veg salad, spring rolls, crab rolls, steamed rice, and then comes the meat. A large tray of raw beef, short ribs, chicken, pork, bacon, shrimp, squid, and veggies for your cooking pleasure - with unlimited refills! The meat isn't marinated so they have a sauce/condiment bar that includes pickled veg, seaweed, and kimchi. Yum!\n\nI went with two very hungry guys and they were stuffed (see my pics for everything we stuffed in our faces). I would definitely go again next time I have an insane protein craving. As Dave H. says, I can see why this place gets packed on the weekends. 5 stars for the best deal I've found since being in Philly.",
"I go here to order the Smokeless BBQ Buffet when I want to feel like a grand king in a hall where my retainers bring me pound after pound of sweet meat fresh from the kill. I laugh as I throw the meat onto the hot plate in front of me, regaling my compatriots with stories of long lost battle. \nThe meat is endless.\nThe meat is marinated to perfection.\nThe vegetables are eaten, but do not hold a candle to the meat.\nThey will give you two types of beef if I remember correctly. Both are good, one is my favorite.\n\nGo here if you like lots of meat that you can cook yourself to your liking.",
"We were there 02/20/09 for the lunch buffet. The BBQ buffet lunch was $9.50 and the BBQ buffet w/ hot pot was $12.50. The BBQ dinner buffet is $14.50 and $17.50 with hot pot. \n\nThe BBQ buffet include marinated beef, pork, chicken, squid, short ribs, fish tofu, bacon, rice and a small bowl of clear soup. The hot pot comes with seafood. A great choice for additional three dollars. The beef, pork, and chicken are a little bit marinated for their softness not the taste. But you can marinate your own meat with all the sauces provided at the sauce bar. You can ask them to refill your meat; the refills come in small plates.\n\nAt the sauce bar, you can find 16 kinds of sauces, eggs, tomatoes, lettuce, lime, chillies. Sugar, Hoisin sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce salt and pepper are on the tables. So you can pretty much mix the sauce to suit your taste bud. \n\nThe BBQ grillers installed in each table are great. They can suck the cooking smoke pretty well. So it is literary 'smokeless' BBQ place. \n\nOh.. the parking lot of the shopping mall is packed on weekend and evening. \n\nSorry, we were too hungry so we didn't take any picture from the restaurant.",
"Good food- only a few vegetarian options though. I always get a fish and tofu hot pot which is very tasty. Good bubble tea too!",
"This place is crazy. All the food we had was fresh and actually really good. They have a great codiment bar with great Kim chi and other assorted sauces and sides. Oh they also have beer and booze, that a huge plus. So why three stars? This place is actually expensive, and I have no clue why. I cooked the food! Maybe this is one concept I do not understand.",
"We went the other day during lunch for the BBQ Buffet sans Hotpot, and one box of bbq goodness was enough for all 6 of us ! We didn't finish the chicken or yams, and although i brought some sauces back to our table i never once dipped in it because the bbq was good alone.\n\ni'll be back someday with a bigger party and will try the hotpot next time :)",
"OhMyGod.. I've found bbq + hotpot heaven... near my house! Just for $17.99+tax+tips.. you can enjoy all you can eat bbq. You go grill it yourself the way you like it. Make your own hot sauce. And eat it!\n\nThe hotpot also awesome. They got shrimps, clams, crabs, etc. For the hotpot though, they won't bring more of the seafoods if you ran out. But for the meats.. its bottomless.\n\nThere were 9 of us and 1 kid. We only pay $23 tips included. Spent about 2 to 3 hours in that restaurant. Definitely worth it.\n\nOne thing that can be a pain though, the parking lot. Its either they are too small or just too many people visiting the area.. after all it is located strategically among other Asian supermarket/restaurants.\n\nGo there for dinner! Make sure you bring your friends along. The more the merrier!\n\nOne thing I'm not so sure about if this place is BYOB or not. I brought in SOJU though.. (the waiter didn't say anything.. either A) they didn't see or B) it's completely fine) only a small bottle.. since only one or two people in my party that were familiar with it. And as some of you know it, bbq accompanied with soju is equal LOVE. Either way they sell beer and some alcoholic beverages too.\n\nQuick comment on meats.. they are sweeeeeeettt and juicy. :)",
"I always make an attempt to swing by every time I'm visiting Philly. The food, flavors, and service are FABULOUS. I always get the hot pot with BBQ and am never disappointed. I can't wait to come back during my next trip back :) Till then..."
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"this is a great breakfast place and had wonderful food. Try the Sunny eggs benedict if you can.",
"I went into this restaurant just to try out their breakfast options. It seemed to be more of a family owned replica of an IHOP restaurant. We were immediately sat down in our table and here was the kicker.\nWe waited and waited for a server. It honestly took quite a while for a server to show up at our table. The server took our orders and I ordered the pumpkin pancakes, which was a special at the time. \nSo, we waited some more. Honestly, we saw people who were sat minutes after we were sat and they got their food much faster than we did. We ended up waiting over 30 minutes to be served with our food. The server then advised us that they had difficulties preparing my pumpkin pancakes. I could have forgiven that, but the server should have advised me before we were served, so I could order an alternative and waited a much less wait time. \nIn the end, I paid over $10 for my food, which was a bit much for a breakfast meal, especially when iHop delivers much quicker and they offer more food at less of a price. \nI even refuse to go back to the place just for this negative experience alone. I left a complaint with their website and they haven't even responded yet with my complaint, which leads me to believe that they didn't care either way.",
"I am updating my review as I decided to give this restaurant a second chance.\nI came in twice already and the service has remarkably have improved over time. My roommate and I were both seated pretty quickly and I noticed that they updated their menu.\nI ordered their french toast crunch entree and my friend ordered their pumpkin spice pancakes, the seasonal item that caused me so many frustrations on my last visit. \nThe product came to us in very short time and I was so jealous. My roommate had some pretty damn good pumpkin spice pancakes. The pancakes I received on a previous visit had very little pumpkin spice and barely any pumpkin. This time around he received a ton of spice and the pancakes were abundant with pumpkin. So delish!\nThe toast crunch I received was coated with coconut and some crunchy mixture and then it was deep fried with cinnamon, sugar and other good ingredients. I also had a side of grits. Honest to God, this restaurant has the best french toast I have ever tried from a restaurant. The grits were also pretty damn good.\nI advised of my bad experience and the server was deeply concerned and asked who served me. Since this was pretty much a year ago, I didn't exactly remember. But, the server was able to provide some pretty excellent service to us, including she was a dead ringer for Jennifer Lawrence! Who knew that the actress of the Hunger Games was so good at relieving all of our breakfast hunger pains! \nOk, bad joke, but seriously, this has now become our routine stop for breakfast.",
"Honestly I don't know why I have not reviews this place before now, because I have been here several times and every time (except once) I have had a great experience and the food has always been delicious (even the one time the service was bad, the food was good!). The last time that I came here we were sat quickly and the server was quick and friendly and kept our drinks full without even asking if we wanted refills plus the food was plentiful and delivious!",
"Today was my first time at this little breakfast place in Arnold - pretty good food, good service...I'm sure I'll take the kids and my husband there to get their opinion. Tables were clean, our waitress was patient with us as we sat and chatted for a while after breakfast was done, and the coffee cups didn't get below the halfway point (big thing for a coffee drinker like me!) I had the bananas foster pancake and enjoyed it- just one because it was the size of the plate! One of my friends had the pumpkin spice pancakes (good) and my other friend had a breakfast quesadilla (okay). The only thing I wasn't too pleased with was the cold smoked sausage that was ordered with my breakfast. Next time I'll skip the side ($2.00 for a half order was a little steep).",
"I ate breakfast here this morning and ordered one pumpkin pancake and one sausage link, the pancake was a little doughy in the middle and the sausage link for 1.99 was cold. Our server was very nice and kept our coffee full and hot, and was very helpful with our choices. Thank you to her but will not be getting the pancakes here again.",
"Stumbled on this little place on our way back from the Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival. The festival was full of fried, junky stuff and so we decided to leave for food. Drove by this exit and stopped, seeing a Bread Co amongst other food options. Sunny Street was the least chain looking so we stopped. We found out it is a chain but a smaller one and I'd never seen it. We were seated right away and got the menu. It is similar to First Watch - only open until 2, breakfast and lunch options. The options here were more yummy sounding though! \n\nI decided to go with lunch and ordered the Pick 2 combo with a half of a grilled cheese and a half garden salad. Major win! Sounds simple but was so delicious. The grilled cheese was the perfect combination of buttered bread and melty cheese. The salad had fresh ingredients and delicious homemade ranch. YUMM! \n\nMy mother in law got the quiche of the day with fruit. Good sized portion and WOW - TONS of fruit. Half the plate was covered - cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, grapes, strawberries and bananas. I tried several pieces and all were good. \n\nService was good. I might consider driving down just to eat there again!",
"Eh. Kind of your typical breakfast place. The service was friendly. We were with our in-laws who are regulars and known by the staff. Both my husband and I ordered the breakfast quesadilla, which we ended up dousing in Tobasco to give it some flavor. Someone at our table ordered a pumpkin pancake, which looked and smelled really tasty.",
"Solid breakfast fare. Ate at the counter during a busy period, but food and service were good. Coffee was good, refilled regularly -- would like to see half and half rather than Coffee-mate... Corned beef hash was tasty, with ample portion.",
"My husband and I visited this cafe on Sunday and were extremely disappointed. When we first sat down a manger followed the hostess to our table and corrected her on the way she placed the menu on the table and then made a sexist comment to my husband about the hostess' error. I ordered the Corned Beef Hash with my eggs medium. When our food arrived the portion of the Corned Beef Hash was smaller than the size of my eggs and was extremely crispy. My eggs were over easy, not medium as I requested. I thought the appearance and portion size of the Corned Beef Hash was normal, until the table next to me received their food and had the Corned Beef Hash. Their food was not crispy and I could see potatoes and onions from my table. Their portion was 2-3 times larger than the one on my plate. It's evident that I was served the bottom of the container that had probably been sitting under a hot lamp all morning. I filled out a customer survey online, even though at the cafe I was told that they did not have a survey option. A manager responded back to me thanking me for the feedback and offered me a free meal, but not an apology. Not offering an apologizing demonstrates to me that they are not taking responsibility for their mistake. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone and will not be revisiting this location or another ever again."
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"A friend of I were excited to hear that there's a new establishment taking over Chilli's in University City. We realized that they opened a day ago and jumped right into it to try it out the \"authentic asian cuisine\" that the restaurant offers.\n\nUpon entering, it felt as though the restaurant wasn't really open - probably because part of it looks like it hasn't finished renovating yet. The layout remains largely similar to that of Chilli's though the bar is not yet functional (or will never be).\n\nFood wise, the menu boasts both Japanese, Chinese and Indian food though when we were there, only the Indian food was available. Prices were fair and the menu also contained many platters that seemed to be suitable for large parties (6-10) people given the price it was sold out.\n\nWe decided to go for the buffet menu. We found this to be the familiar option that both Sitar and New Delhi (other competitors in the nearby vicinity) offer. While the variety of food choices was definitely less than that of its competitors, the food was good enough to satisfy us!\n\nWe'll probably be back to check it out once more when the restaurant is fully open to check out how the rest of the menu tastes like.",
"Brand new place so they are still figuring things out.\n\nI tried their buffet, many vegetarian options. I would say it is tastier (crisper flavors if \nthat makes sense) and less greasy than Sitar (which I like a lot and go to often).\nChickpeas were amazing, but I tried about 5 different curries and they were all very good. Solid nan. Super welcomed new addition to the Penn lunch scene.\n\nNo reason not to try this place out.",
"When entering this place, I did not expect much. In all honesty, the place looks like it is supposed to open next week.\n\nThat said, the staff was really friendly and the food tasted great. I went for the buffet menu and tried all vegetarian dishes (about 6 different types of food). \nThe food had bold flavors, tasted fresh, and was less greasy than I am used to. I was full, but didn't feel stuffed. \n\n5 stars for the food, -1 for the lackluster atmosphere. The latter is easy to fix and is hopefully a temporary thing because the place is still so new.",
"Food was tasty but it is extremely expensive for the small portions they provide. Service needs improvement and kitchen could be a little faster.",
"The restaurant opened about a month ago, and I just came here for the first time. They don't have the entire menu available yet - most of the Chinese food is still unavailable. \n\nWe ordered the Regular Family Dinner, which comes with kebab, a whole chicken, rice, and naan. The food was OK, nothing special but not bad either. \n\nWe were the only ones in the restaurant when we came, but the service was not very good. They only filled our water cups once, and we had to wait over 10 minutes for them to come over when we wanted the check. We couldn't even call them over, because there were no employees in sight. \n\nI probably will not come again, but maybe it will get better once the restaurant is fully open.",
"I love trying out new places that open in the University City area, so Tarka immediately caught my attention when I was walking by one day. Upon walking in, the restaurant looked... kind of dingy to be honest. It seemed like there was still the look of the old Chili's and, for some reason, the feel of dirtiness in the restaurant. This may be attributable to the fact that construction wasn't 100% finished yet, so hopefully the ambiance will improve as the restaurant becomes more established.\n\nOur waiter was really nice and seemed to understand the menu pretty well. Their menu was super extensive, containing dishes from all kinds of Asian cultures (Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Pakistani), though only their Indian/Pakistani and a selective list of Chinese dishes were available at the time that I went. I was surprised to hear that many of the Indian/Pakistani dishes didn't come with rice or any type of other carb (na'an) and that you had to order a side of it separately. So, depending on the dish, be prepared to add an extra $2-3 if you do want to eat your dish with rice or na'an.\n\nProbably one of the most disappointing aspects was that my friend and I were one of two tables in the restaurant, and despite the waiter telling us that it would take 15-20 minutes to get our food, in actuality, it took more than 30 minutes! They definitely need to improve on getting their wait time down, especially if they start to have more customers.\n\nI wound up getting the Alo Gobhi (a cauliflower and potatoes dish) with a side order of na'an, and my friend got the Lamb Chops, and the first thing that I noticed was the stark difference in the sizes of our dishes. The Lamb Chops were HUGE and came atop a giant plate of rice, while the Alo Gobhi was served in a much smaller bowl. There was no way that I could have enjoyed that dish without the side order of na'an though. I don't eat meat, but my friend said that the lamb chops were very tasty and had just the right amount of toughness in its texture. I also thought the cauliflower was very flavorful - it had just the right amount of spiciness, which was a bit unexpected! Though I thought the na'an was a little burnt (I always expect na'an to be softer and chewier rather than crispy), the cauliflower with the na'an tasted very good together.\n\nI'm not sure how much luck Tarka will have with Chinese and Japanese cuisine, so I guess I'm pretty anxious to try out some of those types of dishes here. I don't think that during my first visit, the food was worth the money that was paid, but I am willing to give this place another chance after it gets some time to settle down. (Cannot say enough about the kindness of the wait staff though - one of the servers ran half a block to return my headphones that I accidentally left on the booth chair).",
"Food is really great at this place, everything you find is authentic and reminds you of back home. We ordered chap gurda and tawa chicken with sesame naan every thing was delicious and spices were perfect for our taste buds. Will come back here again and try other stuff",
"Came here last night for dinner. Ordered lamb chops and manchurian chicken. The lamb chops were fantastic and I highly recommend them (they were big and came with lots of rice). The Manchurian chicken wasn't bad either. We had to order fried rice with it because it didn't come with any side. We also had a kulfi for dessert which was pretty good too. The service was good, and the atmosphere was a bit dim but not terrible. Overall I thought this place was definitely worth a try and I'll probably be back to try other stuff and get another order of lamb chops.",
"I went with a few friends and we ordered several dishes to do family style. We each ordered one dish and a few sides to share, and had a bit leftover. The waitress and other servers seemed new but friendly. The food was amazing, but that's where anything good stopped. \n\nThe ambiance was non-existent, and it looked like the only thing they had done in terms of decoration was add the sign out front. The lighting was terrible and cast a dingy glow over the dining room, and the food did indeed take over half an hour to arrive at our table. \n\nOverall, I would have said it was a good experience and they will catch on quickly as a new favorite in UCity since the food was good and the rest could be improved over time. However, they charged me TWICE for a $75 meal. I am not even sure how this happened, but it looks like they charged me once without the tip and then again with the tip. Over $150 for one evening. That's a pretty serious mistake to be making as a new restaurant. \n\nLooking forward to trying them again when they are more experienced with service and redecorated!",
"Decided to try this place out because there are no indo-Chinese places in Philadelphia. Overall pretty good food. I recommend the chicken manchurian, lollipop chicken , and lamb chops . Def will be coming back"
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"Just had lunch in the Sushi Saga at the new Siena Casino in Reno. They've really jazzed the place up and put some fun back in the downtown casino sector. Food was exquisite and Christina took great care of us. The chef came out to make sure we were happy. One problem (although it was lunchtime on a rainy lunchtime in June)- the place was empty. Come on guys ! Check this place out and let them know we appreciate what they've done here.",
"THE best sushi ive had in Reno and i wasnt even expecting it. It IS NOT all you can eat but quite frankly ill pay more for great al la carte than the usual sub par sushi because its done at a buffet price. The biggest bonus to me is its open until midnight during the week and 2 AM on the weekends! The rolls range from $7-10 but were huge! We chatted with the sushi chef and he has worked at Oceono at the Peppermill and Peony and said the quality of the food here far surpasses both of those places. The service was friendly and very attentive. I cant say a bad thing about it. I cant wait to spread the word and ill definitely be back ASAP. To give you an idea about the prices its was $59 for 4 rolls and salmon sashimi and 2 beers.",
"On a tip from a friend I stopped by Sushi Saga. It was fantastic. The fish tasted extremely fresh and the service is great. It is a la carte but after mussels, 2 gigantic rolls, and 7 orders of nigiri we were still paying the same as we would for ayce. If I have one complaint it's that the mussels were not anything to write home about but that's about the only thing that I wasn't impressed with. My fave sushi bar list just got rocked by this dark-horse up and comer.",
"At the time of this review, Saga did not offer all you can eat. Thank god! However, they told me they would start soon, so we'll see. Fish was really fresh, tasty, and good portions. I was confident enough to get the sea urchin, which tasted like the sea, not like old fish! They had some wham bam type of deep fried rolls, but really, the fresh simple stuff was why we came, and why we'll be back. The sushi chefs were great, friendly, attentive. The waitress was pretty weak, but we were at the bar, so we didn't mind too much.",
"Been here 5 or 6 times now and every time, regardless of the chef we get awesome food and service. The rolls are so huge that the a la carte thing ends up being a great deal. We can split 3 rolls and be stuffed and the bill is only $30. We have received complimentary appetizers and cucmber salad for our continued patronage. I typically do not like any of the fried rolls because their so heavy and end up leaving me feeling sick, however they fry everything as you order it in obvioulsy very clean oil because their fried rolls taste wonderfully fresh and crisp and i never feel sick afterwards. I cant seem to go eat sushi anywhere else in town since i started eating here!",
"Not sure how this is getting positive reviews. This is a joke of a sushi bar. First thing off I was pelted by offers for AYCE. That put me off from the get-go. I then asked if the chef could prepare me whatever he'd recommend/whatever's freshest. They almost seemed to take offense to this extremely common sushi-bar request. Later I heard my waitress explaining to one of the sushi chefs what was tuna and what was not. \n\nOn a positive note, the restaurant is clean for Reno and the sushi was decent. People who say this is expensive must be looking at it relative to in-and-out burger. It is very reasonably priced for sushi.",
"This is a tough one. I felt the nigiri was AMAZING. But I also wasn't really oooh aaaahing over the rolls. Maybe it was just the day. The action here wasn't really high volume so we got some great attention from the Sushi chef. She seemed familiar but I couldn't place where else she may have worked. She really liked interacting with my daughter and tried to give us some special rolls. I found the special rolls to be decent, but for my families tastes...a little too big. Maybe it would be a better a la carte place.\n\nI need to keep them on my list...to try again.",
"We're totally digging this place! Chris, the Irish sushi chef, created the most creative and tasty sushi rolls that we've had since 2007 when we ate at Tokyo GoGo in San Fran. We chose the AYCE option and sat at the bar and let Chris have his way with us. We also indulged in the mussels, which were surprisingly good. The waitress (who handled bringing our beer) was a bit slack and we spent a good bit of the time nursing the little bit of beer we had left in our bottles, waiting for a refill (hence the four stars).\n\nChris whipped up rolls with bits of lemon and mango for us and his technique of layering the different elements together was perfection - crispy, creamy, salty, sweet.... delightful!!\n\nWe'll be back next time we're in Reno....",
"Angela, the server that is always here when we go has made this place extremely hard to enjoy anymore. I have no clue how she has a job in the industry. The place is never busy, maybe 8 people at most and she still manages to provide the slowest service i have ever experienced and forgets something every. single. time!! The sushi itself is still very fresh and very good but since the place is usually slow the sushi chefs seem to turnover very quickly so there is absolutely NO consistancy. Most of the rolls are never made the same because there is a different chef every time. Whoever manages this place does a very poor job. If they were paying any attention at all they would know that the server who obvioulsy works there full time is terrible and they may also noticed that most of the rolls are not made as the menu states. Pretty disappointing.",
"Love this place! Located in the Siena Hotel in down town Reno, it's a great secret. They offer an \"all-you-can-eat\" lunch & dinner menu, along with other choices. One of the best things is that, IF you're with a group and someone is dead set against sushi, no big deal. You can order off one of the other restaurant's menus and still dine in Sushi Saga. Great option to have. The chefs were helpful, and gave assistance when asked for. Also, you could understand them, because they spoke English. Sorry, if that offends some, but we are in the USA and when I go out, I should be able to understand whom ever is assisting me.\n\nThe Rolls - the rolls are large, full of flavor, and delicious! The Priscilla is the BEST ROLL I'VE EVER HAD! In a 10 hr. period of time, my hubby and I dined here twice!\n\nThe only down fall....again, as w/ my previous review...This place does not stay open long enough. We were told that we were dining on the first night they stayed open until 9pm....9PM??!!! People, when gambling, will eat! you need, on the weekends, to stay open until 10 or 11 (I'm thinking 11) and although the place was completely empty the entire time we were there (both times) by 9:08pm, even though we were still eating ours, they had turned away 2 couples. Kinda of wrong, in my opinion, because the entire place - hotel included - is struggling....and I have no idea why."
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"This is a huge improvement from Huey's towards the end of its tenure however I don't know if our first impression was the best. The owner and bartender were very nice but the patron at the end of the bar ruined it. Our food came out correct, hot and quick. But while the bartender stepped out for a smoke the patron at the end of the bar went behind the bar and turned down the lights as well as muted the TVs as we were watching the phillies post game. It took them a good ten minutes to realize the lights were turned down and blamed the bartender which we knew was false. Besides this the food was pretty good and the service was good.",
"Let's start with the positives. Friendly staff. Great selections of micro brewer. If I'm ranking on beverages, 4 stars. The lansdale tavern has a good beer selection. Lots of craft and micro brews.\n\nIf I'm ranking on food, 1 star.\n\nMy mmm and I split hot wings. I had a grilled cheese with Bacon and tomato, he had a blue cheese burger. Halfway through my first wing, I realized it was horribly under cooked. The meat at the bone was still pink. I couldn't eat any more wings, but the flavor of the sauce was great. My mmms burger had red peppers on it, despite his asking for it without toppings. My grilled cheese was kinda bland. The Bacon was undercooked and rubbery. As were the steak fries that came with the entrees. \n\nAll in all, a place I'd come to for drinks, but not food.",
"My husband and I have been here a few times since the new owner has taken over. We have had a great experience each time. We just ate there and I had the pulled pork sandwich with fries and it was as good as homemade! My husband had a basic cheeseburger. He was very happy with the generous portion size. He said it was done just right, and the roll, lettuce & tomato were all fresh. We both loved the buffalo chicken dip appetizer! Our waitress was very friendly, and our service was prompt. \nWe also like that they are now bringing in entertainment a couple weekends a month. It so nice to have this option right in our town, just like so many places do in \nConshohocken or Ambler! \nThe atmosphere is cozy and warm. We think we've found our new favorite place! :-)",
"My boyfriend and I had dinner here for Valentines day on Saturday night. We just wanted to say that almost everything here was great. The service was awesome and the speed of getting our food and the food itself was great. I had a seafood combination which was great. He had a steak that was cooked just right - you could literally cut it with a butter knife. They also had a great valentine menu.\n\nThe only negative we have was the band that was setting up and starting playing while we were there - although they seemed good - was much much to loud for the small area. We were at the total other end of where the band was and could talk to each other without yelling. Not such a nice quiet valentine dinner.\n\nWould definately recommend the place - sit in the bar. The bar was packed.",
"Been to this place a couple times and had a great experience each time. Great low key tavern to watch a game with a buddy. Decent beers on tap and good prices. Bartenders are friendly and food was great. Place is clean and has good hd tvs. Would recommend to someone who is seeking the neighborhood bar without the snobbery of a place like Molly Maguires.",
"Disappointing, food is just not good, staff always seems hurried and exhausted. New owners don't seem to circulate or help out. Was there on a nite when our server was obviously in over her head, asked her where the owner was, she pointed him out sitting at the bar, never saw him get up to help. Live close by so stop in there because it is convenient but after three bad meals, we are done. asked bar tender about featured beer and was told, and i quote, i don't know i don't drink it. Are you kidding, should have left then, but ordered dinner and ended up sending it back, dry, tough beef, ugh, water glass left empty, over priced crappy food!",
"The Lansdale Tavern was SO much better when it was Huey's. The quality of the food and service both went down the tubes. We used to be regulars, and now we avoid it.",
"OK, when will I learn, since I am a neighbor I decided to try again. Service was terrible. Appetizers was brought out with main entree. When questioned server said oh yeah your appetizer is coming. She was clueless, no owner or manager to talk to, food was OK, did not make up for poor service. Where are the owners or managers, always told not available! Parking lot is a nightmae, trash dumpters is always open, i know, i am a neighbor and have to live with the smell! Please! Be a good resident!",
"Overpriced drinks. $10 martini?? Are we in New York City? Food also sort of a roller coaster, up and down. When good, it is great. Portions way too large and cheese on everything.\n\nOverworked staff when busy. Owner no help. At least it is clean now.",
"Place has decent priced drinks and bar food. If you're looking for a place to grab a few domestic brews and snack then this is a good spot."
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"I just recently went there, as my co-worker has been there three times.\n\nFirst off, very cute little place. Has a fifties diner feel which I adore, and it has a bar to eat at and lots of tables and booths for such a mini place:) I am sure they will have more pictures on the wall after they have been in business a while, but I do love the ones they have up already.\n\nThe staff, very pleasant and already knew my co-worker as he had been there before. The one waitress was the only one, and she was doing a fabulous job!\n\nI saw they had delicious pies, cinnamon buns, and I watched some milkshakes go by and they looked like they were straight from the fifties with cherries on top! Super cute!\n\nWe sat at the bar, I had a clubhouse with fries and gravy for $7.50, and my co-worker had a Rockin Burger for $10.00. My clubhouse was the usual, but quite delicious and it looked how I wanted it to. However my co-worker's burger looked amazing and I was jealous of it as he kept telling me how good it was....lol. I will say my krinkle cut fries he liked more than his home-fries though and I think it depends on the person.\n\nHe has informed me he has been there for breakfast as well and it is amazing, so I plan on returning again for breakfast with my husband. I was going to take my friend there the same day I had lunch but they close at 4:00pm but it is in a business area and it would not make much sense to be open after 4:00pm.\n\nI hope this lady keeps this place running, as we love it and will surely be back for more and we are already telling everyone we know so they stay in business!!\n\nEVERYTHING ON THE MENU IS UNDER $10.00, IS THAT EVEN HEARD OF ANYMORE????!!!!!!!",
"Amazing! The atmosphere is awesome, great music, clean bathrooms, and great staff. I have had several things on the menu, My Favs: Eggs Benny with the home made hollindaise is delicious, the crispy chicken burger is amazing, and the coconut curry soup on Thursdays is fantastic! They have daily specials and the knuckle sandwich with soup is a super deal. Try it!! you wont regret it.",
"The Boss says this place Rocks!! Dinner food at its best. The Boss has tried the grilled cheese, soup, BBQ pork sandwich and the hit turkey sandwich and they are all very good!\nThe Boss really wants to try the pie they look huge!",
"This diner is cool! I had a clubhouse and it was the most hugest and tastiest clubhouse I have ever seen. No skimping. And the poutine was delicious. I must return because I bet my bottom dollar everything else is delicious too. \n\nA must try!",
"Generally good table service and tasty food were marred by a poorly worded description of the dish that I ordered from the menu and haphazard postprandial customer service when I discussed same with the owner.",
"This place is great! We go for breakfast every week, and the food is delicious and the service is great. Their Eggs Benedict are fabulous - they have the standard kind (with ham) and also amazing choices with Havarti, mushroom, spinach, etc. We abandoned the chain restaurants for breakfast as soon as we discovered this gem.\nThe prices can't be beat - great value and quality. It's got a great atmosphere and is always spotless.",
"Love this diner! Robyn is such a nice person and she really got the diner right. The menu is very inexpensive but the quality of the food is fantastic. Me and the hubby have been here multiple times and we are never disappointed. We usually get breakfast. We used to live on the west side but we now live on the east and I find myself missing this diner! I would highly recommend this place to anyone who loves diner food!",
"This place is awesome! The decor is outstanding (I love anything vintage/retro inspired), the menu has something for everyone, the service was great and I love how many of their items are made in house. I have never had such perfectly cooked eggs in my life. We will be back, without a doubt, to try as many of the things on the menu as possible.",
"This place IS awesome! The service was fantastic, the prices are great ($6.50 for 2 eggs, hash browns, toast and 4 pieces of bacon) and the decor is really neat. \n\nWe had initially intended to to to Cora for breakfast, but the lineup looked to be more than an hour wait. At Rockin' Robyn's we got seated immediately and were probably in and out in less time than it would've taken to get a table had we stayed at Cora. \n\nOverall, highly recommend this place and I wish Calgary had some breakfast places like this!",
"If you like the idea of a timeless place to escape back to a time they called the 50's then Rockin' Robyn's awaits you.\n\nAs others have mentioned the place is straight out of a time past and while not a big room it is accomodating and quaint and much laughter and banter could be heard. I overheard many people happy with their meals as well.\n\nI myself had the Chubby Checker and it is a \"big breakfast\" type of meal. Lots of soft chunky potatos for hashbrowns, amazing sausages in my opinion, perfectly cooked eggs, delicious ham and mmmm bacon. Now the bacon on this day was pretty crispy and while I like it this way you may want to request how you wnat your bacon cooked\n\nService was friendly and prompt but they did fail to ask me how my meal was. I had accidentally dropped a peice of my precious bacon and was going to ask for a replacement that I would have gladly paid for but noone checked on my meal.\n\nBathroom could have used a cleanup but wasn't horrible but certainly a 3 out of 5.\n\nI really liked the friendly service and the vibe as well.\n\nWill I be back? Why yes I will and will be wanting to try some of the lunch fare as what I witness looked homestyle and good! \n\nClose to a 5 in reality but with a few nitpicks it was a 4 which I think is still very commendable! Enjoy your blast to the past"
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"This is the best place to go for roast duck in center city. The meat is seasoned just right and is still excellent after being refrigerated. It may be a small store with a questionable store front, but they're specialty is duck, pork, and chicken... and they haven't disappointed yet out of the many times I have shopped there.",
"Great take out place for duck. Great quality and cooked to perfection. Need to try the chicken!",
"4.5 stars. Highest of all my chinese bbq places so far.\n \nGreat duck! Skin is very crispy and they used alot if the traditional choices such as 5 spice order in the ducks cavity. Also they didn't deep fry the duck before roasting. This makes the duck less oily. \n\nI didn't care about their cha siu as much. I thought it is alittle under spiced. Also they didn't use enough hoisin sauce in the marinate. Only if their cha siu is good! It'll be a perfect 5 stars.\n\nI really dig their $6.50 lunch box. 2 meats, rice, veggies, and a qt of \"house soup\" fills me up til the next meal. Iam going to try their famous paper wrapped chicken next.",
"Just went back for their famous Spring Onion Steamed Chicken. Tender Chicken which had the perfect ginger/ spring onion sauce. I had half a chicken tonight. I ordered their house soup tonight (pork bone w/ Chipotle Squash, carrots and soy beans). Very nice $9 for 1/2 chk + $3 qt soup. $12. \nSiu Kee makes it very hard for me to try other Chinese BBQ places in Philly.",
"Finally found a great place to get Chinese food. While the place is a little dumpy, the food (honey pork and chicken) was damn good. It's also pretty cheap at $6 for a rice plate that has tons of meat on it.",
"How this place doesn't have a million great reviews is almost a mystery to me. It is a small shop tucked in a busy area with lots going on. Once you get in you find it is a tight squeeze inside too. I was a little intimidated because I was the only person squished in the small standing only area that wasn't Asian and I didn't understand a word of what was being said, but I figured it had to be good if so many people were willing to crowd in. I am so glad that I did, I had the duck special, and it was AMAZING and cheap too! I didn't care that there was no where to eat in, it barely made it home lol. The duck was crispy and moist and cooked just right so there wasn't lots of splintered bones. I wish I lived closer so I could frequent it more often, although it is probably better for my waistline that I don't. \nThe duck would be part of my final meal, honestly it was that good.",
"Man, this place actually lives up to its name of being a \"Duck House\" - well-deserved 5 stars for the best of Philly Chinatown. \n\nCrispy on the outside, tender on the inside, the roasted duck here is a simple delight. I went here for the first time to grab something for mom's birthday. I ended up getting the classic 1/2 roasted Peking Duck to go. What we concluded was that although the duck was flavorful, it was neither greasy nor highly saturated in sodium/MSG, and it didn't have any unusual stink or tastes. I used some portions to make duck noodle soup and it was simply amazing. Needless to say, all I thought about was why I didn't get a full rack instead. \n\nChinatown is definitely not within easy access from where I reside, but every time I'm in town this is always a must-stop. So please don't let the exterior (or even the interior) discourage you from going because after a taste of the food here, because you'll regret why you even hesitated in the first place.",
"Tried this place today and ordered the duck & bbq pork and chicken for take out. This place is definitely a take out place, no room to eat. The duck was good but did not have much meat on it. I did like the flavor of it but felt I got very little meat. The bbq pork could use more flavor, I've had better else where. I ordered the chicken for a friend and asked her what she thought of it. She made the comment that the chicken did not have very much meat and was alot of bone. I think Siu Kee is okay but I'm searching for something better.",
"The best 5 spice roast beef in Chinatown. They don't slice it thin, unfortunately, but the meat is perfectly marbleized, well-seasoned, and tender. We get at least 2 lbs to go every time we are in Chinatown. The roast pork (especially if you get the slightly charred end pieces!) and duck (okay maybe not as good as Sangkee's but definitely comes in at second place) are very good as well. The only qualm is that the duck skin is not as crispy as I really like but that's a personal taste preference. Definitely gives Sangkee a run for its money but this isn't exactly a \"eat-in\" kind of place; they specialize in poultry and only serve that. Prices are higher than other poultry places but only slightly. Overall, a fantastic local eatery. The service is efficient and the food delicious.",
"For $6, I got char siu fan (bbq pork with rice) and it was huge. Came with a lot of rice, a decent side of vegetables, and a cup of home-made soup (if you're Asian, it's the soup similar to the pork and vegetables soup that our moms often make). The char siu had the right amount of chewability to it and was fragrant and sweet, not solely consisting of fat or hard-to-chew dry pieces. Yum. \n\nAgain, since the portions were plentiful, I ended up saving a portion for later and it still tasted great. I can't wait to try the roasted duck and other items on the menu from Siu Kee!"
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"Jerry Bob's in Oro Valley is relatively new. \n\nLike the other Jerry Bob's locations it is a large room with booths and tables with a blackboard announcing the day's specials.\n\nThe breakfasts are mostly good and a great bargain ($4-5) for pancakes, french toast, eggs, biscuits & gravy. I had a ham & cheese omelet with biscuits & gravy. The eggs were overdone and the biscuits hard and tasteless. My companions had french toast and pancakes which they thought were good.\n\nLunch, for me, was a chicken fried steak which was more like breaded cardboard than meat. My companions had catfish which they liked though the mashed potatoes were instant.\n\nI liked the other Jerry Bob's locations better than Oro Valley but you can't beat the price.",
"I love the food here! The staff could be better, but the food makes it worth it. I also wish they'd get real sodas - not RC! I definitely recommend the breakfast items over the lunch.",
"More expensive than the Jerry Bob's at Oracle and Magee, this is more spacious and more upscale than any of the others in the chain. They serve breakfast and lunch all day. Their specials are wonderful - the Vaquero breakfast of eggs, refried beans and steak, especially. The menu is a mix of home made and packaged food. My brother in law loved the French Dip sandwich for breakfast, I can recommend the basic breakfasts. Nothing special, it is a local place to meet up for breakfast.",
"Really, is there anything that Jerry Bob's can do wrong?\n\nWe have been here over 20 times and had graet food & service every time. This is our favorite location in town. Quick, stupid-fast service and delicious affordable breakfast. One of those comfort restaurants everyone should have nearby.\n\nVery reasonably priced as well as tasty. Nothing creative, except for the occasional unique daily special. Looking for good breakfast without a wait and to be in and out for less than $10 per person? Jerry Bob's it is.",
"We enjoy the busy atmosphere at Jerry Bobs and the express breakfast, but we had to ding them two stars because the food is a little greasy and the restaurant lacks character. Go here for quick service and basic breakfast foods.",
"I enjoy Jerry Bob's in Oro Valley as a locals kind of restaurant. It is usually quite busy, but they move fast. This time, Gary (husband) and I had a choice of waiting 5-10 minutes or sitting at the last table near the door (=cooler temps normally, when the door opens). We were in a hurry, so opted for the door table.\n\nIt was a good choice. We were served fast and we did not notice the cool air by the door or any unwanted foot traffic too close to our table. The atmosphere here is nothing fancy at all, but there's plenty of booths and tables, and a counter in the back, too. The laminated menus are already on the table, with a pretty simple list of choices. Breakfast is on one side, lunch choices on the other, along with more choices on an easel holding a white board with handwritten announcements of the day's specials.\n\nWe like the omelets here, although the waffle/bacon combo at the neighboring table looked pretty inviting. Most of the omelets come in around $6.00-something. Fair price for what you get. We got the Western omelets, with light cheese (not smothered, which is great), diced ham, green peppers and onions. I got hash browns and whole wheat toast. Gary got the same omelet but with pancakes. His came with 4 small pancakes (the 'cakes didn't seem too special). The omelets were excellent as were the hash browns. The toast was crunchy and hardly buttered (which is nice, since some places slather on the butter; you can always add butter but you can't take it off!).\n\nWe also enjoy their coffee, which was definitely tasty. You can have the little creamers or they have the vanilla or hazelnut flavored ones. (My fave thing to do is to combine the creamer with the hazelnut so you get all the flavor and a little sweetener, without too much dairy or sugar at one shot. OK, I do my best to minimize the collateral damage when eating out with the little things!\n\nOur waitress was attentive and efficient. The place was packed (being the day before Christmas Eve, the waitress felt everyone probably eats out to take a break from all the cooking preparations for the Big Feast to come). So they were efficient and tasty; they get good marks from us for delivering.",
"Good solid quick pleasant breakfast spot. Awesome staff!",
"This is my favorite Jerry Bob location not because it is so close to my house {that helps} but the atmosphere is bright and cheery.\n\nThe food is always consistent - you get a good meal for a decent price. I only eat breakfast here so am not familiar with the lunch grub.\n\nIf you're super hungry - order the chicken fried steak! It comes on a plate by itself!",
"My boys love going to Jerry Bob's for breakfast. We usually go to the location on Thornydale but decided to try this one today. We all decided we liked it better because it's lighter, brighter, and newish. \n\nThe food and service were as good & consistent as the other location. What I really love about Jerry Bobs overall is their service is always super friendly and efficient, whether it's your server, food runner, or busser. Our server today was Bronze who got bonus points from my boys for piling on the whipped cream on their hot chocolates nice and high. \n\nIt's one of the very few places my family of 5 can dine for less than $40 (with tip)! The only negative is they don't have Splenda. Boo!",
"I recommend this joint to eat breakfast for a very reasonable price...eggs, pancakes...under $5."
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"Wow, what a place. This Des Moine Iowa chain is a 5 star destination and is not for the value seeker but rather a first class steakhouse serving elite diners in a fantastic remodeled Araka. Don't look for happy hours pricing, groupons, or coupons here but you will find very high quality dishes, a raw bar, seafood, prime steaks, and large sides to share.\n\nProbably the best location in Clayton, located next to the Ritz in the former Araka space that recently shuttered. They completely remodeled, redesigned and changed the layout of the previous restaurant, no cost was spared here. The place is filled with Bull artwork and statues. Lots of comfortable seating and a large oval bar with plenty of wood but a poor placements of TVs for viewing if you were game watching worthy.\nDare I say you have to valet park as the restaurant has no parking close, sorry Saint Louis you do have to tip them :)\n\nBring your readers because the wine spectator award winning list is quite long and in very small print. they are quite proud of the list and charge accordingly, it starts where many other lists end. Probably the best high end list in the State next to Annie Gunns.\nLots of American favorites from Caymus and Silver Oak to Bryant Family for over 1.100 dollars. Easy to find bottles over 100 bucks hard to find good wine below 50.\n\nWe had three apps and shared which were all outstanding. the mussels, shrimp with grits and the steak tare tar were each very well done and worth a try. The Tare tar was done the classic way with raw egg and fresh ground sirloin, great job. The mussels were worthy of getting extra bread to soak up the butter sauce and shrimp might have been the best of all.\n\nWe didn't eat any other dishes but the steak ranged from 40-60 bucks without any sides which will put you back another 12 bucks. We figured starter at 17 plus salad at 12 with a steak at 50 with a 12 dollar side puts the meal at 90-100 without liquor or dessert. You will leave absolutely stuffed of course, but be ready to spend 150/person all in.\n\nAll in all this is a great place for special occasions, expense accounts, or for the elite members of our fair city.\n\nI wonder how many fine steakhouses this city can support with Mortons, Ruth Chris, Flemings, Kreis's, Annie Gunns, Citzen Kanes just to mention a few. I hope we embrace this newcomer to the fine dining scene.",
"Amazing dinner! Top quality steaks and sides to match. The bone-in filet is the way to go. Wine list is out of this world.",
"Five Stars for a fantastic new space, great decor, great location, great wine list and friendly staff. We've been here 10 times since they opened. Sometimes for a quick bite at the bar or with a group for a full meal. Always great. \n\nThe best part of the venue is the giant oval bar as the center of attention. It features great drink selections and wines by the glass. Plus, you are next to the Ritz!! \n\n Steaks are not cheap and and you have to make sure the folks you bring are ready for a full-on experience. We had a group of 5 there this weekend and they are all still talking about how great it was!\n\nWe've had a number of fantastic meals here. Great staff and ambiance. Prime steaks are hard to beat. So nice to have such a fantastic restaurant in this great space. They take their job very seriously and deliver a complete steakhouse experience. \n\nTheir wine collection is very impressive and the steaks are the center of attention. \n\nValet parking is a key and there is some retail parking in the neighboring garage. \n\n801 takes steaks to the next level.",
"Unbelievable steak. I had the filet mignon with crab on it. The steak was perfect and the sides were amazing. Go check this place out.",
"Wow, perfectly prepared PRIME filet! Won't find that in too many restaurants in St Louis. The background music is appropriate, staff is friendly and personable, we will definitely be back!",
"I can't say enough about this place. Starting with the heavy handed cocktails. The appetizers were great. I had the prime rib with a lobster tail creamed peas and hash browns. It was great. Very expensive but very good.",
"I loved this steakhouse. Best in STL hands down. We had the cold seafood appetizer w crab, shrimp, and oysters. I had the 801 wedge salad, bone in filet oscar style (with crab, Brussel sprouts, loaded baked potato and grand marnier soufflé. I also had about three drinks. Everything was exceptional. Our waiter, Dave was great as well. Literally one of the best servers I've ever experienced, and we eat out at nice places quite often. Steaks were cooked correctly, normally I have to order rare to get medium rare around here. I look forward to coming back.",
"Great location. Awesome bar. Lobster Mac and cheese is amazing. Quality steak: cooked perfect, great cut, tender - seasoned with way too much salt ( and I like salt ). Service is not by any means equivalent to Ruth Chris or flemmings. I would opt for other choices over this one.",
"Wow! Best restaurant I've been to in a long while. I loved this place. We had a little of everything. Bone in filet was unbelievable, as was the seafood we had.. Shrimp, scallops, crab and lobster. We had a fun group, so the servers were fun. Strictly business (with personality) until they figured us out. Responded to our every need. I would highly recommend this place. Prices are not for the faint hearted, but worth every penny.",
"I had a chance to check out 801 Chophouse tonight and I was extremely impressed with the food and service. I had the lobster corn chowder, the 12oz medium-rare NY strip with the bone marrow butter bath, and a side of brussels sprouts. The chowder soup was a delight--tasty and rich. The steak was prepared exactly as ordered, medium rare, crusted on the outside, and extremely flavorful--one of the best I've had (definitely one of four of my most memorable steakhouse experiences). I love brussels sprouts and thought that these were very good, but not great. My preference would have been to have them fried.\n\nI also want to add that my dining experience at 801 Chophouse was 2nd to none--in fact, it was one of the best I've had at a steakhouse, or any restaurant for that matter. The server I had was visiting from a sister steakhouse in Kansas City who was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the various cuts of beef. He almost sold me into getting the rare (as in scarce) bone-in fillet, but I'm more of a rib eye / NY cut kind of guy. Aside from schooling me on their meat steak selection, we also chatted about his time living in the bay area and my experiences traveling and dining in the greater St. Louis area. Although the lack of this personable service wouldn't necessarily have diminished my 5 star rating of the food, it definitely added to my experience and reinforced my 5 star rating, and is certainly worth calling out in my review."
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"I always go to Corropolese for my tomato pies when I am home visiting my family in Pennsylvania. I've been eating these pies since I was a kid, and they are just lovely! You can get them plain tomato, oil & spinach, or sweet peppers. Any way you get it, they're good. \n\nI hear their meats, cookies, and other bakes goods are fantastic as well. A great little family business!",
"I had never heard of Corropolese until I moved into Bridgeport last year. The first time my boyfriend mentioned getting a tomato pie from here and I noncomittaly shrugged my shoulders and said \"Whatever,\" his head almost exploded. After my first bite, I understood why. You haven't had a tomato pie until you've had one from Corropolese. Now there isn't a sporting event, family party, or poker night that goes by without picking one up. Coming from a girl that doesn't like ANYTHING with red sauce or cooked tomatoes, that's saying a lot!",
"I thought I knew tomato pie. Pica's was my old-school standard... but.... Corropolese has pretty much re-invented the entire tomato pie genre. \n\nRich, tomatoey, with thick and generous crustiness. So good it practically inspires weeping. \n\nI'm driving all the way out to Norristown from North Philly to gets mines.",
"I never heard of this place until I joined Yelp. It is tucked away off a back street in Norristown/Norriton. The tomato pie reviews were too good to be true and I was compelled to investigate. So while you drunken and hung over Yelpers were sleeping off last night's debauchery, I was up early and off to Corropolese.\n\nI got two 1/4 sheets of plain tomato pie and a big ring of cinnamon rolls with icing. \n\nYes, it was true. The tomato pie is amazing. The crust is thick and chewy but very light. The sauce was very sweet and addictive, the kind of taste that lingers on your palate and mind all day. The pie had the right amount of oil, which was just enough to blend with the other ingredients and not stand out as oily. It was all topped off with a sprinkling of parmesan.\n\nBetter than a pizza? Maybe. I am a cheese lover an didn't miss the gooey stuff like I thought it would. Would I buy it again? I will!\n\nThe cinnamon rolls were very good. The dough itself wasn't first class but was good enough. They were made with the right amount and type of cinnamon, so that the taste wasn't overwhelming, like Cinnabon can be. The icing was sugary, as it should be. Overall, above average. I put them in the microwave for 20 seconds or so.\n\nA definite must try, at least once.",
"I have to say that I'm not so wild about Corropolese's tomato pie. I went on the recommendation of a friend and for me, I think the sauce is too sweet and the crust tastes stale. \n\nI haven't tried anything else, but I do like that they have good ol' traditional Italian goodies. If I'm in that area I do make a point to pop in, but I wouldn't go out of my way.",
"Ah my search for good pizza ends! If only it were closer to where I live. But on the plus side it is close to my work. This little gem is tucked away in an unassuming plaza on Old Arch. You know you have stumbled on to a diamond in the rough when there is a line at the counter & the register and it wasn't even lunch time yet!\n\nThis is a great deli & bakery. Their dough for is excellent because it is all made in house of course. Their deli selection is large with some harder to find items. I didn't get to sample too much on my first visit but I am definitely going back and will update this as I do so!",
"I was first introduced to tomato pie by them at the young and impressionable age of 10, and I must say that I still go back.\nI hear they serve other things, and they appear to have a deli, but I am a sucker for their tomato pie.",
"Tomato pie, tomato pie, tomato pie! I moved away from the Philadelphia suburbs two years ago, and I still have dreams about tomato pie. This place is going to be one of my first stops when I go back to visit. The pepper pie is great too!",
"I'm not a big tomato pie fan in general, but a Corropolese is pretty dang good. \n\nTheir hoagies are solid too.",
"I wouldn't declare Corropolese tomato pies to be the BEST I've ever had in my life, but they're pretty damn good, and certainly the best I've had in recent memory. I've enjoyed a few of theirs in the past year, and they're tomato-y and cold and scrumptious, more sweet than savory.\n\nThis place makes solid pies, and they're huge enough to feed a Boy Scout troop. If you're in the market for a tomato pie, check them out!"
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"I was so looking forward to a good Mexican restaurant in Media, so when I heard they were open I was one of the many \"first customers \". What a disappointment , I ordered a burrito that was the size of a Hors d'œuvre. I have to say the \"tid bits\"of chicken were tasty but for $8.00 per I would need at least 2 to feel satisfied. ($16) That would be ridiculously expensive for Mexican food. I guess the fact that they left a book sitting on one of their tables that was titled \"how to cook Mexican food\" while they were getting ready to open should have been a harbinger of things to come. I will give them one more chance after they get up and running for a while. But I don't have a lot of hope.",
"Update: \nI ate here again today and ordered a shrimp burrito. It was awesome! There was some melted cheese in it that was really good. I put some Pico de Gallo on it and it was perfect. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and cleaned (I HATE when I order shrimp at some places and they either don't clean it at all or it's only partially cleaned!) So, I was relieved to see it cleaned properly. I am definitely going to get that again. I'm bringing a friend there with me next week. Maybe I'll do another update. Not sure.\n\n-----------------------\n\n\nI ate there today and I have to disagree with the Jim B's post. \n\nFirst of all, the food was fabulous - and I'm a BIG foodie! I've had Mexican food in countless restaurants in this area, other states and other countries, as well. I can tell you, this is authentic and not from a cookbook. Besides, I read in an article that one of the owners went to culinary school. So, I'm not sure I trust what Jim B says about the cookbook. \n\nI ate in - did not do take out - and my food was very fresh and very tasty. I also had a burrito and it did satisfy me without making me feel overstuffed like burritos from some of the local chain restaurants that fill their burritos with 75% rice and very little else. The ratio of rice to meat/veggie filling was perfect, as was the seasoning. Everything inside the tortilla was cooked perfectly. Also, I got a quesadilla (just plain cheese) and it was very good!! I really loved the cheese they used. I asked what kind it was and they said it was called Queso Chihuahua. It was SOOO yummy, very creamy and almost buttery...melt-in-your-mouth! \n\nSecond, as I waited for my food, I paid attention to what people were saying around me. It was easy to hear what people were saying at the tables next to me and, being a foodie, when I hear other people talk about food it always catches my interest. Anyway, the people to my right were waiting for their food when I sat down (3 women, 2 men). When it came, they started eating and immediately started saying how great it was. One used the word \"awesome\" to describe their sandwich (sorry, I don't know which one they were eating). This made me even more excited for my food to arrive! The two women sitting to my left both got burritos. They discussed what they liked about the food...mostly they talked about how flavorful it was and what they were looking forward to ordering next time they eat there. \n\nThe place was packed - I got there around 1:30pm on a Wednesday, so there was a heavy lunch crowd. I didn't try the fresh salsa bar or any of the baked goods at the counter because I didn't want to get in the way of the lines. I DID, however, bring home a Mexican Brownie, which I will try tomorrow and report back. \n\nOverall, I really enjoyed myself. The food was great, everyone was friendly, there were sufficient food choices (yes, also for those who are vegetarian and who prefer fish/shrimp...I'm going to try shrimp tacos next), and the place looked clean and cheerful. So, I give it two happy thumbs up!",
"**Let me revise and say that my criteria for a 5/5 review is not based on fancy and expensive. My comparison to Ruth's Chris and Le Bec Fin was dumb. Per yelp's rating system, 5/5 is \"Woo hoo! As good as it gets!\" so it's difficult to understand how a brand spanking new restaurant has received 5/5 ratings after my experience was so lackluster. I would reserve a 5/5 for very few restaurants and any that I would are all well-oiled machines with impressive menus, staff, standards of cleanliness and bang for your buck. I believe Dos Gringos can get there, but it's not there yet!\n\nI think it's interesting that the two other YELPERS gave 5/5 reviews (which to me is the equivalent of a Ruth's Chris or Le Bec Fin) to a brand new restaurant which is still working out the kinks. I also really enjoyed the woman calling herself a \"Foodie.\" \n\nI ordered take-out from Dos Gringos on 4/6/11. I didn't have high expectations knowing that it was their second day. I was with two co-workers and we ordered two salads and tacos and chips with guac. We waited 40 minutes for our food which I expected, but I did not expect food that was so un-flavorful. My co-worker found a large chicken bone in her pulled chicken that came on the salad. My salad was not dressed and there was a pool of water where the chicken had been placed. The chicken had no flavor - no spices, salt, pepper...nothing...just boiled chicken. When you order from a restaurant, you expect to enjoy a meal that you couldn't prepare for yourself at home. Our meals were ones that on our worst days we could have improved on. Also, for the price of the tacos, you should receive 3. I've never been to a Mexican restaurant that has served tacos in 2's. The co-worker who ordered the tacos found that her (2 WHOLE TACOS) were missing pico...so she paid 6 bucks for two tacos with chicken and lettuce. However, the chips and guac was excellent and it was a nice treat to have chips included with our take-out. \n\nOn another note, I watched the line cook and owner cook without gloves on. This included using hands to grab the lettuce and other ingredients for the salad. I think a pair of tongs would be a wise investment.\n\nWe want Dos Gringos to succeed. Mexican in Media is like finding out you're getting free Krispy Kremes for life - AWESOME. We'll try it again in a couple weeks with the hope of writing a completely different review.",
"I ate lunch here today and I'm glad I did. I, too, was waiting for this restaurant to open so I have another choice for lunch during my work week. \n\nWith that said, I got a chicken burrito (to go) and I thought it was very good. And, mine was seasoned. So, maybe they changed things between their 2nd day open and today. I know they haven't been open very long, but I think that if they continue to impress, they will do very well. A few other people from my office went (on Monday) and said they liked their food, too. \n\nI gave it 5 out of 5 stars because of the food (quality and taste) and the service. I read the other reviews before writing this and I think that most of us are rating the restaurant by the food and service and not by whether it's a fancy, high-priced restaurant (re: Alex's \"Ruth's Chris or Le Bec Fin\" comment). Anyone can go to a \"five star restaurant\" but that doesn't mean they will have a five-star experience. For example, I went to Ruth's Chris twice (once in Philly and once in Louisville, KY). The first time my steak was awesome. But, the second time, my steak tasted like butter. Anyway, I only mentioned that so I don't get slammed by someone else for giving a 5 out of 5.\n\nI look forward to trying more things on their menu and I can't wait to try their dinner (I hope they offer dinner items to-go).",
"I have spoken for perhaps 10 years or so about opening up a mexican place in Media. That I have no experience in the restaurant business, nor any capital whatsoever to attempt an endeavor are the only 2 things that held me back. \n\nSo when I heard 2 guys had gone and stolen my dream, well, obviously there was a twinge of jealousy. But because I am such a forgiving person, I chose to swallow my pride, see what was going on, and check this place out. \n\nAnd what I found was that there is a solid foundation. Is there room for improvement? Yes. But is there decent food? Yes.\n\nI preface my review by saying I went for lunch. They also offer breakfast (which is very egg based, and I am very not, so I won't be trying it then) and a supposed \"upscale\" dinner offering, which has not been fully rolled out yet. So I can only comment on lunch...\n\nFirst, the decor. It's \"cozy\" inside, with a number of small tables that back up on one another, and if you happen to sit next to two older white men who have, in general, lost respect for the world, and specifically for your wife's personal space, then you might be put out. \n\nThe \"salsa\" bar is basically just a counter that offers cut cilantro, and three salsas (more like sauces, since they are smooth and not chunky) labeled \"hot, medium, and mild.\" (They could stand a little more spice difference, but whatever.)\n\nAs an appetizer, we ordered chips and guacamole. It was standard. The guac came in a plastic cup, so it suggested it wasn't homemade, but I'm not certain. I didn't ask because I have a fear or restaurant owners. Not really, I just didn't care enough to. Chips were good though; of course messing up chips would take a monumental amount of stupidity. \n\nMy lunch was a \"homemade chorizo\" burrito - something I couldn't get at the next closest mexican restaurant, \"Taco Bell.\" It was decent sized, certainly not a behemoth Baja Fresh offers, but not tiny. Perhaps slightly smaller than I expected for $7.50. The meat had a good flavor, but I was disappointed with the other contents of the burrito. Rice, some cheese, and some black beans that unfortunately seemed to have slipped to the bottom of one end of the burrito, much like Quint slid to the bottom of his ship and to his demise in \"Jaws.\" There seemed to be no onions, peppers, tomatoes or cilantro of any kind. I'm not sure if I was supposed to add those ingredients (they were available on the salsa bar) or not, but without them the burrito felt plain. \n\nMy wife had a chicken quesadilla. It was standard. But I'm having a hard time trying to think what quesadilla I've ever had that wouldn't be classified as \"standard,\" so...\n\nThey offered Jaurritos - a mexican soft drink, and that was nice.\n\nThe tomatoes on the salsa bar I guess I would say was the worst thing about the meal, and since it was a side that didn't even come with the meal, I hesitate to bring it up. But they did taste canned. Because it's not tomato season right now I'm going to assume they will use fresh tomatoes when possible, but still - canned tomatoes did not taste good.\n\nAt the end of the day I thought for a letter grade I would give it a C+. I would definitely go back and try it again, and my food was satisfying. Slightly pricey, but I think details like that will get better fleshed out throughout the summer. I'm intrigued by the \"upscale\" dinner they're proposing too. Upscale mexican food is not so easily found. \n\nI am happy that I now have mexican food within walking distance, and I hope some of the minor things I mentioned will be ironed out as the place continues to remain open. I see a lot of potential and will definitely try it out again.",
"Went there for breakfast this week and had the huevos rancheros with homemade turkey sausage and an empanada. The food was quite tasty and the service was better than I expected for a restaurant that just opened. The server was still learning the computer system, but she was friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back for breakfast and am interested to try out the lunch as well.",
"I was so excited when I heard there was a new Mexican \"restaurant\" in Media. Any time I hear there's a new Mexican place I'm excited, as I love Mexican food. \n\nWhy didn't ANY-one (in ANY of the reviews I've read or in the description of the restaurant, which says they \"accept reservations\") bother to point out that this is basically a take-out \"JOINT\" with a few tables where you go up to the counter and place your order with the cashier and either sit down or leave with bag in hand. I was a little disappointed when I drove all the way to Media to have lunch with a friend, (having told her excitedly about the new Mexican \"Restaurant\" ) not that Media is far, but it's not around the corner either. All of this, only to walk up to the place and see it's a little, (pardon the expression) Hole in the Wall.\n\nI was a little pissed I must admit. We BOTH were. HOWEVER...... \n\nNot all was lost because the food was actually REALLY GOOD. We both ordered tacos. I ordered 1 beef taco (shredded-slow roasted and tender) and 1 ground chorizo taco (wonderful home-made Mexican sausage which kind of tastes like a spicy ground beef), and she ordered chicken tacos (also slow roasted and shredded). We also split an order of chips (fresh and crispy) and tried each of the salsas, my favorite being the chipotle, she liked the tomatillo??, or the green one which was a tad spicy.\n\nAll in all, we left happy because we had the opportunity to sit down and chat for awhile (hadn't seen eachother in a bit) and we really enjoyed the food, so it wasn't such a bust afterall.\n\nBUT......., for future reference, let it be known that this is not a sit down restaurant where you are waited on. I think it should have been noted somewhere, So now it is.",
"Anyone who doesn't give this place 5 stars must be crazy. You can't even compare it to all the \"mexican chain restaurants.\" they offer authentic Mexican cuisine and FRESH menu items in a unique setting with plenty of outdoor seating! The quesadillas are better then any quesadilla, including the real deal in Mexico! We have lived in media for 4 years and this is the best food we've here so far!!!",
"I have not eaten a lot of food on the menu, I usually stick to basic food. I just got the steak tacos. They were really good. That was not the most impressive part though. \n\n In this fast casual place you order inside, I had a dog with me. Wasn't sure what to do because I've never been there before. As I debated, a bus boy was outside and offered to get me a menu and bring it outside. Then when I ordered my tacos and an extra side of steak for the dog, the people at the counter were more than accommodating. Very courteous and friendly. Offered to bring me my food outside, put the extra side of meat in a special bowl for the dog and also wanted to bring a bowl of water for the dog outside as well!! \n\nIts the little things like this that will bring me back again. Oh yeah, Tara, the jack russell terrier also liked the steak.",
"This is a review on only one item, the chorizo burrito. First of all the folks running the show seem like really decent hardworking people. No complaints at all there. And I must say that the ingredients in my burrito seemed of a very good quality from the homemade chorizo to the decent tortilla(not too thick). However the burrito just didn't work in my opinion. The items didn't complement each other the way a good meal should. The rice and bean to meat quotient is too high. Either less rice and beans or more chorizo. The chorizo got lost. Also the chorizo crumbles would be better a bit larger in size. The salsa also got lost but I encourage them to experiment with something besides a pico de gallo. It might be too tame. The cheese? Lost. And I know they use a mexican cheese but it might be better with the bit of a decent cheddar. I stress this is only one item I had and other customers seemed quite happy. But I would like to be a regular customer here and for that to happen they need to get the basics right. I can drive up the road for Qdoba for mass produced. This needs to be a step higher on the quality and flavor quotient. I have high hopes and will return shortly"
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"We came today for the YMCA benefit and got a sneak peak of this great healthy place. No grease here, I confirmed. My fingers were nice and clean after trying the baked chicken fingers and fries. YUM. I tried the salmon wrap which was tasty and had the somewhat spicy chile sauce on the side. The burger was pretty good but the chicken fingers were better. The mango smoothie was to die for and better than the strawberry banana but I love banana. Great opp to try this place. I never tried it at the other local locations. I do love the outside seating for our dog. That for sure confirms we will be back.",
"I had wanted to try this place for a while now and now that it's in Carrolwood, it is much more convenient. \n\nI ordered the chicken strip kids meal. The fries were ok and the chicken strips were very flavorful and crispy, which surprised me since everything is baked here, and I rarely get chicken crispy when baking it. \nI added two cookies to my meal for $1.99. The cookies were soft and tasty.\n\nThe cons are the cost and the way their menu is packaged. Typically a kids meal includes fries and a drink. At Evos, the kids meal only includes the entree item and you must buy the drink and fries separately. When I asked the cashier what kids meals come with, she told me fries and drink. I was quite surprised when my total for only the kids meal and two cookies was close to $8. That's pretty pricey for a kids meal. \n\nAlso, with my meal, I was only supposed to get two chicken strips and I was given about four. I think this is because it was their grand opening so I didn't mind the price as much. Had I only received two like I should have, I would've been more upset with the price.\n\nOverall, It was good, and I will probably go back but not often due to high prices for what is essentially \"fast food\".",
"It was our first time at an Evos, and it was fine. Like someone else said, it's a little pricey for fast food, and it's not like you get a lot of food.\n\nI ordered 4 chicken strips, but 3 would've been plenty for me. They were \"meh\" I don't think there was any seasoning on them, but they were good with the bbq sauce. And they were nice & crispy. Also had the air fries & I liked those. 3 chicken strips and the fries is right about 350 calories, so that isn't bad for lunch.\n\nMy dad had the strawberry walnut salad with chicken. Honestly, it didn't look very good. The chicken had no color to it at all and he said it was bland too. Next time he said he'd get it without the chicken, because he did like the actual salad itself. \n\nNow, the cappuccino shake got great reviews! Dad loved it! \n\nOur bill was about $20 total. It's not a place we'd get too excited about, but we'll definitely go back for weekday lunch.\n\nI couldn't find it on their website, so I snapped some pictures of their menu with the prices..",
"I called to place a take out order and I was refused because \"they were a new business\" and told me that if I wanted to come in and place my order it would only be about a 5-10 minute wait. I only get a 30 minute lunch break so if you factor in waiting time and commute to and from I would have only a few minutes to eat my food. \n\nThe girl who answered the phone wasn't very friendly and I won't be making a second attempt to try their food.",
"I really wanted to like Evos restaurant because the concept of healthy fast food certainly sounded appealing. Unfortunately the flavor of my food didn't live up to the hype.\n\nEvos is a chain restaurant which started in Tampa, and has expanded to sites in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. They promote their concept of Feel Great Food by serving naturally-raised beef, chicken, and wild-caught salmon, and then airbake their food instead of traditional deep-fat frying. Evos is a leader in the sustainable and organic foods movement, and I applaud their efforts.\n\nThis particular Evos has just opened in the Carrollwood Commons Shopping Center along N. Dale Mabry and Linebaugh Avenue in Carrollwood.\n\nThe menu offers beef burgers, salmon burgers, chicken burgers, turkey burgers, and even veggie burgers. They also serve a wide variety of wraps with turkey, salmon, chicken, and steak options. You've also got some healthy salad choices, snacks for the kids, and organic milkshakes and fruit shakes.\n\nI've been to Evos twice, and the first time I had some airbaked chicken strips with airbaked fries. The fries were good, but I was disappointed at the lack of seasoning on the chicken. I ended up adding a lot of black pepper since I thought the chicken was bland, and I didn't want to screw up the calorie count by dunking everything into one of their seasonings.\n\nMy second trip was a little tastier. I ordered the new Strawberry Walnut Gorgonzola salad and paired that with a strawberry banana fruit shake. The food was a lot tastier, but the costs were high for a fast-food meal.\n\nBottom line is that I'll drop by on occasion for a fruit shake or a salad to go, but I wont become a regular due to the prices.\n\nYour mileage may vary, and I hope that you find their seasonings to your liking.",
"My husband and I ate at this location a few days ago and we were disappointed. I was excited when this restaurant opened in the Carrolwood location because I've heard great things about the food. We order the turkey burger which was dry and lukewarm. The burger was very dense and lacked flavor. The only positive would be the airbaked fries which we received complientary because of our complaint. If your looking for a healthy burger alternative my advise would be to make your own at home. It would be way more fun!",
"I stopped in for lunch and found the experience satisfying and utilitarian. The inside looked very clean and had a feel that everything had its place. Mostly with tables available for seating no more than four and I believe they were fixed so a larger group would have to set in adjacent table. The order counter was small and designed for efficiency; it took me a minute to notice it.\n\nI ordered the Champion Burger and their air fries. As I ordered I asked about the burger and was told that it was a soy based product. This was not necessarily a bad thing in my opinion. When you order they give you a table top tent-sign that identified where your order was to be delivered. It seemed to use unique symbols and characters to identify which I thought was interestingly unique. When my order came I asked where I could find the ketchup for the fries and was directed to an area with four pumps all with different recipes (original, mesquite, garlic, and cayenne). I made sure I tried each one during the meal. The burger was good but I would have to admit my reaction was this would take some getting used to. It reminded me of the vegie burgers you could get at the grocery and it had a texture the felt preformed. I can't say it was bad just different from the taste/texture of a beef burger. Be prepared for the difference. The lettuce, tomato, and pickle that topped the burger were fresh and complimented the burger very well. The air fries were slightly crisp and warm.\n\nThe highlight of my visit was the ketchup bar. Each recipe distinctly brought out its special flavor and would be good start for combining to get even more variety.",
"Got a free burger coupon in the mail from them so tried them out; had a wild alaskan salmon burger and it was surprisingly good. It was a little heavy on the tarter-like sauce so next time I'll know to ask them to go light, but will definitely be back to try more of what's on the menu.",
"I don't understand everybody else's comments about this place. I live down the street from this location and frequent the restaurant quite often. First and foremost, it is easily the healthiest fast food available. Period. I've had the chicken strips, air fries, veggie corn dog, salads, and every burger and wrap option available. I have NO complaints whatsoever. Plus, the homemade organic ketchup bar is fantastic!\n\nAdditionally, the service is amazing. Mel always greets me with a smile and knows who I am. Fantastic customer service. I just went there for dinner. He knew that my girlfriend would like the corn dog so much that he made 2 just in case she wanted to order another one (SHE DID!), and he gave me an extra chicken strip so she could try it since it was her first time.\n\nI love this place and what they stand for, and if I have to pay a buck extra so I'm not eating processed food, preservatives, and pink slime, I will gladly do so. Is it more expensive than McDonalds? Aduh. It's organic food made to order. I recommend EVOS to everybody. Go check it out!",
"Good burgers, non greasy air fries, healthy wrap & salad. Vanilla Shake is a must! I always try to leave without one and I regret it!"
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"This new arrival to the growing number of barbeque restaurants here in Boise is called \"Famous Dave's.\" My wife & I just moved to the Eagle Rd area from Nampa. When we first moved in, I remember seeing this new building along Eagle Rd.\n\nLike pretty much everyone else, when I see something new coming to the area, I have to know what it is. One day while I was driving, I saw the sign saying \"Famous Dave's barbeque. My first reaction was; \"Famous, Yeah Right!\" Being from Texas, I consider myself to be a barbeque aficionado and connoisseur. In other words, I live eat and breathe barbeque, and I know the real thing when I find it. The problem with barbeque is that everyone thinks they know how to do it, yet very few actually do. I have seen so called \"Famous\" barbeque restaurants come around before, but it seems that more often than not, they disappoint me. \n\nWell, this time, I have to eat my words. But if they were covered with one of 'Famous Dave's\" barbeque sauces, Id be glad to. \n\nMy wife, myself and my 4 year old daughter went to Famous Dave's on a Sunday afternoon after church. Now when I evaluate a new restaurant, that evaluation starts at the door. I expect the restaurants décor to follow the theme of the restaurant. In other words, if the restaurant is Chinese, I expect it to look and feel Chinese. If it's Mexican, I expect it to look and feel Mexican. If the restaurant is based on good Southern barbeque, I expect it to look, feel & smell like a barbeque restaurant from the South. \n\nFamous Dave's is a not a hoity-toity place at all. It is a simple place with simple, but southern style, decorations serving good Southern Style barbeque. The next most important part of my evaluation is the waitress or waiter. Our servers name was Lisa. She was hands down, one of the best servers I have ever had the pleasure to be severed by. She made several wonderful comments to our 4 year old and just made our experience very enjoyable. \n\nMy wife had ribs & brisket. You have to know my wife. She just does not eat ribs. However, Lisa made them sound so good, that my wife just could not resist. The flavor of the ribs was even better than the brisket, which I did not think possible. The meat fell off the bone and was mostly lean. The smoky flavor of the ribs was undeniably hickory.\n\nThe melt-in-your mouth brisket had a deep smoky flavor and was very good. I did notice though that it lacked a smoke ring and that blackened crust. \n\nIn addition to the Brisket, I also had the catfish. This was the one downfall to our otherwise wonderful meal. When I was in Texas, my main staples were Brisket, Mexican food, and Catfish. Now catfish in the South has almost no flavor of its own. That's why you usually find it coated with a flavorful batter, deep fried and then served with a good tarter sauce. So whenever I see catfish on a menu up here, I just have to try it, holding out hope that it will measure up to Texas catfish. \n\nI am very sad to say that I was again disappointed. The Catfish I was served went limp when I picked it up. Either it was not deep fried, or the person that fried it did not know what they were doing. It had a very flat, poor coating on it and tasted extremely fishy. My daughter had the chicken strips, which were also non-descript. The fries were steak cut, crunchy and had a good flavor. My pet peeve of restaurants here in the Boise area is sweet tea. Very few restaurants offer it and I have no idea why. These restaurants just don't seem to comprehend that sugar does not melt in cold beverages. Perhaps they did to go back and take that Science class again. If tea is not sweetened when it's still warm, it will never be sweet tea. Famous Dave's has real sweet tea. All I can say to that is Hallelujah! \n\nFinally a restaurant in Boise that serves sweet tea.\n\nThe other star of the menu was Famous Dave's' barbeque sauces. You can choose from Dave's Original Rich and Sassy, Georgia Mustard, Texas Pit, Sweet & Zesty, and my favorite, the Devils Spit. Now I could write up a full review on all these sauces, but I think I will leave them for you to try. The only thing I will say here; if you like it hot, try the devils Spit. It's not overly hot, but it did bring me to a full sweat. (Our saying in Texas is; \"If it don't make you sweat, it aint worth your time!\") \n\nThere were a couple oddities that I found worth mentioning. Good southern barbeque restaurants serve rolls. Rolls should not only be served before the meal as appetizers, but should be around for after-the-meal sopping of the sauce. Instead of rolls, Famous Dave's serves cornbread. The cornbread was good, though a bit too sweet for my taste and it was served as cupcakes. This served to remind me that Famous Dave's roots are not in the South, but in Wisconsin. \n\nUp until now, my main barbeque squeeze here in the Boise area was Goodwood. \n\nNow that Famous Dave's is here, move out of the way Goodwood, there is a new sheriff in town!",
"After having lived in the South for a while, I learned to really appreciate really Southern BBQ. There are a few BBQ places in Boise and I think I have tried them all. Famous Dave's comes in at second to the Roadhouse off of State Street. The atmosphere is very southern when you walk in, but it's very loud in there. Between the loud music over the speakers and the banging sounds coming from the kitchen, it makes it a little hard to enjoy your meal. The meal all in all, wasn't bad, but it definitely wasn't the 'bama cooking I was used to. The Sweet Tea is to die for. I got my order to go and the employee taking my order didn't know they had sweet tea. She thought all they had was iced tea. If you are going to work at a BBQ restaurant, management needs to make sure their employees completely understand was southern cooking and drinks are all about. I will definitely be going back to try one of their bbq baked potatoes though!!",
"I was hoping this would be a good BBQ addition to Boise, but the recently opened Dave's was not a good experience. Unlike the previous reviewer, our portions were fine, but the quality was not. The corn on the cob tasted like it had been in warming water for 5 hours, the ribs were way overcooked, and the brisket was chewy and dry. The service was good and the food came quickly - apparently too quickly. It was on the expensive side. We won't be going back.",
"Over priced mediocre food. The atmosphere was very \"chainy\" as I expected. The servers were very friendly. Its a shame they are wasted on this mediocre establishment. Specifically, the meats were either not of good quality or not prepared properly. Either way it was a disappointment. The sides were not a welcome addition to the entre in that they were just plain bland. Don't waste your time...there are better options. In fact, I can't recall ever having worse BBQ than I had at infamous dave's.",
"If you are hungry, be prepared to pay a lot! They use clever and deceptive pricing and wording. My \"lunch special\" was the Real 'Que Sandwich Special for \"6.99\". I got the brisket and chose potato salad for my 1 side. Tasted fine but tiny sandwich and potato salad came in a tiny bowl. I thought it would be a pretty good sized sandwich and since we didn't want to fork out another 7 - 9 bucks for my husband to get something I told him that I'd split my sandwich with him and order a side of fries. (Normally at other restaurants we go to - this would be plenty to eat for both of us, especially with an appetizer.) BTW--we HAD to order an appetizer because the kids were starving. (no bread to eat while waiting) We got the chicken tenders for $7.99. For that price you'd think you'd get a lot. There were only 5 strips. For a family of 4 and a baby this was definitely not enough. Why don't they serve rolls or bread to snack on while you wait? I don't know. Our favorite restaurants all have free bread or rolls. Son got the platter and combo special. He got St. Louis Style Ribs for $7.49. He only got 3 ribs and wanted more. But I guess his was the best deal because he got a corn muffin (was really good, corn on the cob (he didn't like it and he loves corn), AND 1 side. Service was good and I thought the food was pretty good but definitely too expensive for what you get. I've never complained about small portions at a restaurant ever in my life so what we got or lack of really shocked me. Don't think we'll be going back.",
"Famous Dave's is a chain and is nothing special. I would say, like most the other reviewers have, the STAFF was the high point of my experience. The place was packed while I was there and my food took about 3 minutes (half a beer) to get to me. \n\nNeedless to say it came too fast and was cold and not impressive. I did enjoy all the sauces they provide to mask the taste of the below par food. I enjoyed mixing and matching their BBQ sauces. \n\nWhile some have said Famous Dave's is expensive, IT IS, but not comparatively. Try and enjoy a meal at one of the rib shacks, either in meridian or eagle and you will spend way more than you would have at Famous Dave's.",
"I tried it again because I need another BBQ restaurant. The food was worse this time. I had a lunch 2 meat platter with ribs and brisket. I got two scrawny end ribs which were way overcooked with little meat on them. The 3 small pieces of brisket were tender, but the texture was like bologna. I've never seen anything like it. Both ribs and brisket tasted like charcoal cooked meat with liquid smoke rubbed on the outside. There was no smoke ring, and there was no smell of wood smoke inside the building or outside. The potato salad was very good. The corn on the cob was waterlogged. Skip this place if you have taste buds..",
"I've eaten here about 15 times since they opened. I love it!\n\nCourse I don't eat BBQ... but hubby does and he always leaves satified. His favorite sauce 'Rich and Sassy' we even have at home.\n\nI always get the chicken fingers and between that and the sides of fried apples, corn bread, corn on the cob and cole slaw, I'm always too stuffed to get dessert. \n\nThe waiters are very friendly. Make sure to go around 6pm if you don't want a long wait...",
"I live this place!!!! I went there for my birthday last year and they came out with three snowball sized scoops of ice cream with chocolate syrup. It is a little pricey but I think the food makes up for it. Devils spit BBQ sauce= goodness. Ive been to the omaha location and a montana location. I think the boise location has better service and for jonathan d hot food. Their burger are delicious especially dave's favorite burger. Dave's rocks!",
"If you want some good ole BBQ then you owe it to yourself to try this place out. They have been known to fill you up and send ya home with leftovers. If you are dining in for the first time the staff is very helpful in making suggestions and recommendations. Along with touring you through the variety of BBQ sauces. I had heard good things from friends and family who have eaten there so I tried it out. Glad I did. Its a hopin' place with lots of stuff on the walls the keep you visually entertained while you wait for your food, which usually is less than 15 minutes. I keep it on my rotation for good food and good service."
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"Great addition downtown! I think they are still working out the kinks of how things flow on big game days as we were in before the IU/Louisville game. The staff is kind and personable just a little on the slow side. I think once they get their groove they will live up to expectations! Can't beat their pitcher prices, if you're a beer drinker you must check them out!",
"Something old is new again!\n\nI had a great experience at the new Downtown Indy Brothers location. The bar is a huge space, and I can't wait to watch a Colts, Pacers, or Final Four game there. There are a variety of seating options, including my favorite high-top tables right near the door that let you spectate on the traffic outside the windows in grand style. The menu includes all of the Brothers favorites that we've grown to love from the Broad Ripple location. Although, the specialty fries are still a little too heavy on the garlic for my taste.\n\nThe hostesses and wait staff were excellent and definitely on top of their game. I really appreciate how the staff works together to ensure that customers' orders are brought to the table in a timely manner, and that no needs go unmet. If I had one ding, it would be that our waitress was not quite sure of the drink specials for the day, and had to ask a colleague about the information several times. That's one of those small things that I'm sure will get better with time and practice.\n\nI'd definitely recommend Brothers if you're on South Meridian and looking for a relaxed, easy-going place to hang with your friends. Grab a Vegas Bomb shot while you're at it!",
"Very new to downtown. Nice location. The radio station was there giving out game tickets. Wings were very good and prob top two best drink specials downtown. Me likely the drank!",
"I had good food and service at lunch midweek. Due to the inclement weather, the crowd appeared to be rather sparse, but a little wind didn't deter me from parking in the Circle Centre Mall garage and crossing over Meridian St to this new franchise.\n \n I was greeted at the door and given a booth at the front of the restaurant/sports bar. There is plenty of seating at the lengthy bar and additional tables in the main room. During the nicer weather, an equally large outdoor seating area is available.\n\n I ordered one of the local draft beers (nice selection) and then went for the \"Kalifornia Burger\" with a side of cole slaw (chips is the other regular option). I found the burger to be quite tasty! Although the avocado, avocado aioli and lettuce have mild flavor, the pepper jack cheese and pico de gallo added just enough flavor to perk up the flavor without overshadowing the flavor of the beef.\n\n The cole slaw was light and had a balance between sweet and vinegar. It seemed to go well with the burger.\n \n Overall, I would recommend this restaurant and would like to try some of the other options: Sharable appetizers, wraps, gourmet burgers, and sandwiches. They have a few desserts and salad options as well.\n\nReview #209",
"I had the mahi mahi street tacos. They were delicious. The fish was seasoned perfect. We also had the firecracker fries, which was delicious as well. There was not a long wait for food, which was impressive since I put in the order after 10pm. The draft and long island menus is plenteous. My waitress was great. The décor is trendy and the menus are still nice and the floor is not sticky. Not bad for a Tuesday night.",
"I've been to Brothers in Broad Ripple, but this new location in downtown Indy is pretty great! It was a Friday night and it was slammed. I was surprised by the large size of the venue. There is plenty of seating with lots of sections for eating. Cheap drinks specials! This would be a great place to watch a game, so many TVs! In the back there is an open area for dancing. The music was pretty good. I was impressed. However, by midnight all of my favorite songs had an EDM beat to them... I could pass on that. The bar area was very crowded, as it was also the main aisle of the bar. Overall the group I went with had a great time. Can't wait to check out the patio when it gets warmer. Good addition to the Indy nightlife scene.",
"I am a fan of the new Brothers location since it's the same food minus Broadripple traffic/college kids, plus it's less than 5 min from my office. Prices are reasonable -- my only sad points are the gravy is waaaaaaaaaay too salty and cheese curds only come in full orders, not as a side. I'll probably be back next week to try something new.",
"We stopped here around 8 on a Saturday night and to be honest it felt like walking into an episode of the jersey Shore. The wait staff was horribly slow and the food was good but a little on the pricey side for the serving size. It may be better on a weekday or just earlier in the day.",
"There is just something about this place. It's energy is amazing no matter the time you go in and the GM is as sweet as can be. Great service, and food that is served with a smile. I highly recommend this spot, as well as their BBQ chicken quesadilla.",
"Absolutely love the new addition to downtown bar scene! We went for after work drinks, found a table and had great service. Very cosmetically appealing."
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"Lunch here is pretty good - for less than $10 for the entree, you can choose from Beef or Lamb Kabobs, Shawarma, Gyro, Falafel, etc. I've had the Lamb Kabob lunch both times I've been here and I've been very happy with the dish - the meat is well-seasoned and juicy (the 2nd time was better, the first time it was a little overdone), their hummus is really good, and the rice is buttery (i.e. yummy). Very simple, pretty quick lunch spot for me. It's never been busy, but I can't speak of how dinner time or weekends can be.",
"I work right around the corner and used to eat here quite frequently. Last night ate here for dinner and was truly disappointed! Everything was off except for the tea. I had the veggie plate and partner had schwarma sandwich. Neither of us was happy. I had a stomach ache to boot later in the evening. Probably will not go back.",
"got the chicken kabob dinner with hummus and salad to go. everything had a great taste but the portions were too small for the cost. They threw in a free lebanese tea, but it had no pine nuts....",
"We first ate at Phoenicia last year on an Entertainment Guide \"buy one get one\" deal. We've been back about four times and it is one of my favorite places for good, fresh food. \n\nThe restaurant sits behind Chili's on Vets. Plenty of lot parking. Inside is spacious, quiet and comfortable with seating at tables and booths. There have never been a lot of customers when we go. I guess and hope that with the new signage (larger and easier to see and read), more people will find it and give it a try.\n\nThey serve a very wide variety of Lebanese/Mediterranean food. I tend to be creature of habit so I usually order - and always love - the chicken kabob. Two skewers with 4-5 chunks of marinated and grilled breast meat that is incredibly flavorful, tender and delicious! The meal comes with a choice of two sides (i.e. rice, hummus, salad). The rice is nothing fancy - and that's what I love about it and wish I could duplicate at home. (If you know what it is and how they cook it, please do tell!) The salad, though fairly basic (leafy greens, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber), is made with all fresh and crunchy ingredients. The house dressing doesn't really suit my tastes and I was grateful to find that they have others. The hummus is the BEST I've had since moving to Louisiana. It is smooth and not at all gritty. Plenty of flavor. On the plate, they swirl out much of the middle, poor a little olive oil and lemon in, and drop an olive right in the middle and give a light dusting of what I think is cayenne. It not only tastes great, but it is a nice presentation. The pita is decent - could be a little softer and fluffier, but this aspect would not keep me from going again and again.\n\nThe service is ALWAYS very warm, friendly, attentive and efficient.",
"You can't really go wrong with this place. \n\nOne of the reasons I don't like coming here though, is because it's kind of boring. The environment is just bland. \n\nI know I like the food... so it's a safe choice because of that. But I need to go with someone funny and entertaining if not , I'll fall asleep waiting for my food.",
"I'm no stranger to Mediterranean food, in fact it's one of my favorites. While spending the day at +1 Gaming which is right around the corner, I decided to take a lunch break and visit Phoenicia. The service was rather slow. I don't know if it's because they were setting up half the restaurant to host a baby shower that was starting in an hour or two, but there were enough people setting up that our server could have stopped by more often and our food prepared more quickly. \n\nI had a falafel sandwich which had an interesting twist of containing not just a pickle but other pickled veg in it. It was a really refreshing twist on a classic dish. For dessert my table split an order of ashta, which was delicious. Overall the price and food were good, but not the best Mediterranean I've had.",
"After checking out a few other Greek / Med restaurants in the area, this place is pretty bush league. \n\nThe chicken schwarma is rubbery and has the texture like it was boiled. \n\nThe Hummus from this place tastes like hummus from McDonald's (if they served hummus). The pita bread is more than awful, it tastes stale, and has the thickness of a tortilla.\n\n\nI highly recommend the Olive Cafe or Mr Gyros over this place - although it is uptown.",
"Walked in first time and the place was kinda empty , but maybe cause it was weekday. I am a meatlover so was interested in their lamb or beef, as I have already had gyros and lamb chops all over US, i decided to try something new, so went for the T Bone steak, and it was unlike anything I had eaten before not just in US but also back home. It is a MUST try and their servings are pretty decent as well.",
"Mediterranean food is one of my favs and unfortunately in New Orleans there is a limited selection compared to back home in Htown. Phoenicia has been my favorite one so far here in town though. They have Wheat pita bread as well which is pretty good. I had the chicken schwarma meal with rice, salad and hummus which was pretty tasty. The restaurant itself is a bit odd in decor and feels like someone's basement. Parking is ample in the lot outside with all the other restaurants around. The food is reliable and tasty though, which means I'll be back for seconds.",
"Ate lunch here about once a week for a while because it is close to my office. Enjoyed it pretty well till the day I went there and found an open condom case on the table. This was on Valentines day at lunch time. I suppose a little pre opening hanky panky was going on in my booth. Have never been back."
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"Both the food and service were excellent! Definitely try the chocolate milk when you go there! It's awesome!",
"Really enjoyed our first trip here. Both the food and the service were exceptional. I particularly enjoyed the house made sausage patties. Not too many places go to that trouble. Also I'm a black coffee drinker, and their regular roast was smooth and not bitter or acrid. I also enjoyed the mugs which feel like pottery. My scrambled eggs were soft, and my pancakes were cooked just right. The portion sizes were ample without being ridiculous. You're getting both quality and adequate quantity here. I also tried my wife's biscuits and gravy, and it was definitely house made with a lot of flavor. I can't wait to go back and try some of the more unique items.",
"It's brand new and something can always be improved. The management comes from a long line of loyalty to Ruth Chris steakhouse. I can't wait to see what they do with Another broken egg! Locally owned and operated with a management that has worked with each other for years is bound for great success.",
"My favorite Breakfast restaurant!!!!! Been going for a few years as a treat because the other locations are kinda far! Like the different variety (southern New Orleans like flare) to the food. So many items to choose from everyone will find something they like! Staff is super friendly. Can't wait for spring/summer and fall to enjoy the outdoor seating!!!! So Happy!!!!! Waist line is not as happy, lol!!!",
"So excited to get a location in Fishers! We went Sunday and even though we waited a while for a table, our service was fabulous and the food was even better.\n\nThe crab cakes egg Benedict is my go to! I always say I'm going to try something different but I can't help myself. So yummy. \n\nPlus they have mimosa pitchers. What more could a girl ask for?!",
"A great little breakfast cafe in the heart of Fishers. I liked the menu choices, which varied from traditional eggs and bacon, to a lobster and brie omelet (which was delicious). Something for everyone, great food, and the staff was SO polite - So polite that we actually spent time discussing it during breakfast.",
"So glad to see a new brunch place added to the redux of Fishers downtown. This place is a brunch change of pace: Louisiana style entrees with crawfish, crab, and andouille sausage. Kids items are the perfect portion and the staff is busting their buns with great service to make sure you return. (Floridian Omelet shown below.. empty plate!)",
"We were excited to try this place out today and were very disappointed with the quality of food. We ordered pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, bacon. The only thing we could finish was the bacon (but who doesn't finish bacon?). The sausage smelled odd and my friend could not finish it, which I have never seen him not finish sausage before. The menu said the pancakes came with two eggs, but it only came with one. They were tepid when we received them. The pancake batter had not fully cooked so we could not eat those. The \"Belgian waffle\" was clearly just bland batter in a waffle press. If you can't do the basics well, you have no business serving breakfast or food for that matter.",
"This place is exceptional! We arrived with a party of 6, The hostess was sweet and got us sat right away! Food was amazing!! Hailey was our server she was super friendly, very attentive and very patient with indecisive children. Gluten free option is a big plus!! 6 different entrees and 6 clean plates!",
"The new location was a little hard to find because it's ducked off of the street. The signage is hard to spot while driving. They have a decent variety of brunch options so I like to try something new every time; this time it was the Hey Lucy! omelet. If you like southwestern style omelets this is a good choice. The inside is layered avocado, breakfast chorizo, onions and green chilies. It's then topped with cheddar jack cheese and optional salsa and sour cream. I chose potatoes and wheat toast as my side. The potatoes were cold but the rest of the meal was still ok and our server was nice! I would still recommend this place simply for the variety."
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"Had a private party in the back room. This was a great place to have a private dinner meeting for a large group. The room has a set of doors to close to shut out the main bar and noise. Staff was quick, efficient, helpful, and friendly.\n\nThe food was generous for the buffet style setting. There was a caesar salad with a nice rich dressing. The romaine was crisp and fresh; croutons fairly standard. The dressing was thick enough to cling to the lettuce, but not overpowering.\n\nThe dinner rolls were average. Steamed peas were a bit overcooked and lacked crispness. They were a bit limp and bland. The chicken dish, i suspect it was supposed to be chicken marsala, was bland. The chicken was soft and moist, but mild in flavor and flat.\n\nThe ravioli was well made. The ravioli was soft and well cooked without being mushy, limp, or hard. The ricotta was well contained in the ravioli without hard chunks. However, the cheese was a bit one dimensional in flavor and did not have a nice rich taste that can be found with other ricotta. The sauce was a tomato sauce that was fairly standard and okay, but did not have any fresh tangy tomato flavor to it.\n\nThe roast potatoes were excellent by comparison. The spuds themselves were soft with a crisp outer crust from the roasting with a good salting and dusting of rosemary. This was by far the highlight of the meal.\n\nBrownies were dense and had a rich chocolate taste, more likely due to the chocolate chunks in them then the brownie itself. The coffee was hot and had a nice smokey flavor to it. It was a good medium roast without a burnt flavor or a weak taste.\n\nOverall I was most impressed with the potatoes, caesar salad, and coffee. The remainder of the dishes were okay but not great. However, based on a buffet setting with a private party this was pretty well done. While I would be unlikely to go to Tyler's for dinner I would be happy to return for a private dinner party/meeting.\n\nSo from a food stand point I would give them a 2 star, but from a dinner meeting site including buffet large scale food I think they deserve the 3 stars.",
"Been coming to this place since I was a DE newbie 6 years ago, so has a nostalgic grip on my liver and stomach. I remember the days of daily $1 domestic drafts and cramped quarters. Well, it's bigger now, the inside has been re-done, and there's no longer $1 drinks, but I'm still a fan. If they bring back the original adult grilled cheese and tomato bisque soup, I just might have to bump this up to 4 stars.",
"Now I hate to be a pub snob but being from Philly where amazing gastro pubs are a dime s dozen it's very hard to rate a sub par bar but here goes...Good beers on tap, very average bar food and it gets way to crowded on the weekends since its basically the only game in town. Its the next step up for UD grads who are now total yuppies looking to get drunk and shovel some quesadillas or greasy burgers into your head...",
"I met someone here for lunch. We bellied up to the generously long brass rail that encapsulates the bar off to the left as you walk into this establishment. The pleasant waitress took our drink order and went back to servicing the needs of the class reunion being held on the other side of the bar area. We took our time reviewing the menu and decided on burgers. The burgers were done to order and visually appealing. We finished our meal/business and departed.",
"I think their name now is just Tyler's -- as I recall. After 2 visits -- the first I had a turkey burger for $5 Wednesdays (all burgers) and the second time I had spinach salad with grilled chicken. Both were excellent. And everyone in our group was satisfied with their meals -- including vg crab cakes. Also, they fill draft pints to the rim. The service was great, too. And they're crowded with locals -- so what does that tell you? The only complaint is that the door(s) to the smokers patio lets smoke into the main dining area. They should add a portico with a second door to prevent that.",
"Tyler's recently underwent new management, and the changes have been great. They have $5 burgers on Wednesday nights (haven't had a bad one yet) and great beer specials. I particularly like their small plates - $4 appetizers from 4-6 (I think) and after 9PM. A few of those to split and some beers and you've got a great, chill dinner. It's not anything fancy or spectacular, but in this area? One of the most easygoing and tasty places I've found.",
"I've never been a huge fan of Tyler's. I think location keeps it in business. But that location had me visiting on 3/16/13. I rolled in around 8 on a Saturday night.; bar was crowded but there were maybe 7 4 tops available. We wanted to eat so that was a positive. We had a party of 12. We asked initially if it was possible to all sit together and we were not unexpectedly told they weren't set up for that. Understanding, I asked if they could split us into 3 separate tables. I was told No. That they don't do that. I asked the miserable and mean 20 year old hostess to explain why and she again incredibly condescendingly said- WE don't do that. I asked for the manager. She got the manager who said there was a misunderstanding that she thought we wanted 3 tables and 1 bill. Ok- chalk that up to misunderstanding. Manager told me he would go set up the tables and be right back. \nThe hostess then came up to me and said- I would just like to review how you are to ACT when you are here. You are not to talk across the tables, pull chairs from other tables or be loud. I was furious. If half of my party hadn't already sat down, we would have left. However, I asked her for her manager instead. He came back and asked what she did now. I told him and he apologized and comped our nachos. The food is average just as its always been. But the nachos are very good; they always have been and were that night. \nI won't be back. The 1 star is for the nachos.",
"have been coming here for years, and with the new management they have really stepped it up.....the food is much better, and the waitstaff is properly trained...$5 cheese steaks on Mondays, are even better than before.....I hope they keep it up!",
"Went Wednesday night and they had burger special. We were a party of five. We had four different burgers and one salad. The kitchen can't split an order which a lot of restaurants do but we worked it out at the table. The spinach salad was good but I felt for price it was very small. All of us liked the burgers and they were all ordered medium rare and cooked correctly. Allison was a good server and checked back often, our bill was very reasonable and it was a good pub dinner.",
"Tyler Fitzgeralds is, quite simply, a Delaware staple. Great list of draft beers (craft and mainstream), consistent and tasty food items, and some of the best bartenders in the business: Kevin and Dustin come to mind right away.\n\nHighly recommend stopping here for a happy hour, dinner or a sporting event!"
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"Dined in at Pazza Bistro recently. Very clean atmosphere and the staff had happy faces. The pizza was out of this world! So delicious, and was made pretty quickly. Great for families and those who enjoy real quality pizza. I will definitely return!",
"The best italian I've had in months, possibly years. Great take on thin crust pizza. The goat cheese and spicy herb dressing makes the food. Friendly staff, quick service. My wife and I tried a few things and we both left happy, full and ready to come back. I was so impressed that I'm coming back this weekend with all of my car club buddies.",
"Grade C\n\nThis is an interesting concept that needs a little tweaking. It's a casual spot next to the movie theater. Walking in we were greeted by a friendly server behind the counter who explained the menu which was displayed on a digital screen. At first I thought it was a touch screen for ordering, but it was just a display. Since we were the only customers this was not an issue, but I wonder how it would work if there were more customers wanting to order. The server explained that most of the pasta is house made and the pizzas are all personal size. \n\nWe were here for lunch and wanted to share a pizza, but decided to order one margarita and one meatball. They included a salad which was fresh and generous. The pizza was okay...the crust had a good flavor, the sauce was heavy on the garlic which made me a bit self conscious during my movie date luckily he had the same, could have used a bit more cheese, the meatballs were similar to the frozen bagged variety.\n\nOverall, I'm not sure I would return with so many other choices in the area.",
"Great service, fantastic pie; I had the carne (meat supreme)... Try the spicy balsamic on your side-salad. Highly recommended.",
"We didn't feel like going anywhere and this place was the only one that interested us that is available through Food Now, an online delivery service. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Their pastas were great, mac & cheese is oh, so cheesy. Their pasta bolgnese pasta was fresh and perfectly seasoned with a nice balance of meat to tomato ratio (my sister's review). From our guests reviews, the pizza was also great with an awesome crust. They indicated it would be even better in the restaurant versus takeout; was lukewarm upon delivery. Overall, we gave this place a great rating, nicely surprised. Pricing was very reasonable for what was delivered.",
"I absolutely love Pazza Bistro. The ingredients are of the highest quality, the staff is ultra friendly, and the prices are more than reasonable. I am a huge fan of the cheese bread. All of the pizzas I have tried have been delicious, my favorite is the Quattro Formaggi. All pizzas are thin crust, 12\", and come with a nice side salad. The pastas and sauces are all handmade, the best is any kind (spaghetti, fettuccine, pappardelle) drenched in the house lobster sauce. My favorite salad is the Italian (tomatoes, mozzarella, prosciutto, artichokes, and parmesan flakes-yum!) I also love the location, it is right next to the Regal Park Place theater. I go to the movies there a lot, this is a nice Italian option in the area.",
"Pazza Bistro is located in the plaza at Hwy US 19 and Park Blvd. The location is a very good location because it is next to the movie theatres and a large number of outdoor shops. The ambiance is pretty much quick and functional with some outdoor dining.\n\nI particularly did not care for this place. The \"quick and functional\" comment probably describes this place best. I felt like I was eating mall pizza as it came out oozing with grease and my order included extra sausage at an extra charge. I usually don't mind paying extra but when you get something different (mushrooms) it makes for an unpleasant experience.",
"Not only is there a perfect spot before or after a movie, it's a quality Italian restaurant that is reasonably priced and super tasty. (Bonus points for being a family owned business!) I have had a chance to try 4 of the pizzas. They include a side salad. The cheesy garlic bread is AMAZING! It's soft and pillowy with just the right ratio of cheese and garlic. The pastas are homemade daily, and there are lots of different sauces to choose from - including a super tasty lobster sauce. \nPazza Bistro also has an Inferno pizza that is not for the faint of heart. It is a foodie challenge with some super hot peppers. I wouldn't eat this pizza if you paid me because I am a wimp when it comes to peppers, but if you're a connoisseur of spice, it's perfect for you. They have a video on rotation on their Wall of Flame where you can watch past attempts to conquer the Interno pizza challenge.",
"A brief internet search of Pazza Bistro told me that I was probably heading to one of those darkly lit mom and pop pasta places that have red and white checkered tablecloths with waiters speaking bad Italian as they bring out huge portions of boxed pasta and multiple courses of bread over a couple of hours. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Pazza Bistro is none of this. The tables are bare, no tablecloths anywhere in sight. The storefront had huge windows that, if it wasn't night, would've let tons of light in. The food wasn't family style portions from a box, it was all made in house (for all you carb lovers/Italian traditionalists, fret not, Pazza Bistro does indeed have multiple courses of bread). \n\nPazza Bistro is a family owned business that had a vision of bringing freshly made pasta and sauces to families on the go. That meant they needed a product that was quick to make, fresh, and fit a family's budget. They make nearly all of their pasta, dressing and sauces in house. You can taste the difference. The pasta was silkier and softer than what you get from a box. It also had a more wheaty smell (I know, I wafted). Pazza Bistro offers you the option to take home their house made pasta for just 2 dollars a pound. Yep. You read that right. TWO DOLLARS A POUND! \n\nPazza Bistro is a bit mix and match. They offer a number of classic sauces like Napoletana, Chili and Garlic, Alfredo, Pesto Genovese and Carbonara. They also have a few signature sauces including Bolognese, Creamy Pesto and Tricolore. You can pair these sauces with freshly made spaghetti, fettuccine, pappardelle or whole wheat fettuccine. Penne, gnocchi and gluten free pastas are available as well, they just aren't made in house. T\n\nMost of the people around me agreed that the clear win at Pazza Bistro is the whole wheat fettuccine with tricolore sauce. Pazza Bistro's tricolore sauce was created when the chef was experimenting and decided to mix pesto, with alfredo and Napoletana. To finish it off, he then topped it with goat cheese. I was impressed with the whole wheat pasta. It was nothing like the weird textured stuff I've been served previously by boxes/other restaurants. \n\nPazza Bistro also have a number of pizzas on tap. These include vegetarian one that was topped with Artichokes, Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach. The crust of the pizza was really good. It was nicely charred on the bottom but not to the point where it lost its doughiness inside. That is what a good pizza crust should be. \n\nFor spicy fans there is also the Inferno Pizza. The Inferno Pizza is made by covering a crust with tomato based hot sauce (made in house of course). It is then covered by chopped jalapenos and habaneros. Another hot sauce, this one made with the dreaded ghost chili, is drizzled over top. The pizza is then sprinkled with ghost pepper powder. To properly complete the Inferno challenge and get your face on the Wall of Flame you need to finish the entire pizza in twenty minutes making sure that you lick both the pan and your fingers clean of any sauce/toppings. You are permitted only one glass of water during the twenty minutes and you have no access to a napkin. I was able to eat one slice (and I drank an entire glass of water just to combat it). My method? Shove it all in there before the hot hits.\n\nOn the dessert menu, Pazza Bistro offers a minimal amount of desserts. One they do offer is a nutella pizza. This crust is cooked slightly less than their regular pizza so that it is more pillowy and soft. It is then covered by a nutella sauce and sprinkled with powdered sugar. \n\nDespite the fact that it is across the bay and a long way from where I live, I will be back to Pazza Bistro. J-Fur loves fresh pasta and she scarfed down what I brought home, so it will be fun to give her a taste of the restaurant. I would like to try some of the dishes, pizza and salad mainly, with my own eating style attached (are they any good without cheese?). As it is now, Pazza Bistro isn't great for someone who doesn't eat dairy. But it is awesome for vegetarians, celiacs, cheese lovers, meat lovers, seafood fans and hot sauce aficionados. If you fall into any of those categories, I recommend you give Pazza Bistro a try. Even Italian traditionalists will find something that they like. Just remember to bring your own checkered tablecloth.",
"In a plaza full of chain restaurants, Pazza Bistro was quite a surprising spot! Potentially hard to find, they are located in The Shoppes Shoppes at Park Place very close to the Regal Cinema, so park that way to enjoy some of the freshest and tastiest of Italian you can find.\n\nThey are known as Fresh Casual Italian, and you can taste that with each bite. Their concept of ordering is like many spots I see popping up. You order at a counter and then someone brings your meal. Dining with a group, I was able to sample a number of dishes. My favorite eats were their Italian Salad {tomatoes, mozzarella, prosciutto, artichokes and parmesan flakes}, Quattro Formaggi pizza {tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, goat cheese and parmesan}, and Tricolore pasta {pesto, alfredo and napolentana combined with goat cheese}. \n\nEverything was very good, and reasonably priced. While I enjoyed the pizza, and salad, for the the pasta was the winner for the evening. I can't wait to go back for more carb loaded goodness. We were told that most everything is homemade in house, and you can totally tell. Service was stellar.\n\nIf you're in the area, I recommend Pazza Bistro for a great Italian meal!"
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"You know, I never even made it to Union Taco somehow (blame it on the roomie that always insisted on a certain other Main St Mexican joint for her Tuesday fix), but at this point I'm not complaining. La Roca is exactly what my fellow food enthusiast and I needed. \n\nThe ambiance inside is basically a modernized tequila bar, and they've got plenty of concoctions to go around. We'd already split a bottle of wine, so we were mostly on the food game however. We heard about outdoor seating upstairs and asked to check that out. Since it had just rained, the seats weren't exactly inviting, however, a waiter (Joel) swooped right in and said he could wipe it down for us. Throughout the rest of the night, he was tremendously helpful and knowledgeable (as we of course split another bottle). Might I add it ended up raining again so he moved us right inside before it actually started pouring (which it did of course. It was 70 degrees though, I can't complain). \n\nOkay so food wise.. get the pecan smoked chicken wings. I'm not huge on smokey flavors, but they were phenomenal. The smokey sweet combination paired perfectly with the crispy skin, and even better that they managed that delicacy without the fry. Ugh and the cilantro, blue cheese creme that comes with it We also opted for the carnitas and shrimp tacos. Both were fantastic, and I'm honestly not sure which I preferred as they were very different from each other. Okay. Sorry. This review is long enough. They've literally been open 4 days now, go check em out and see for yourself. Oh, and tell Joel I said hi. (And sorry if I misspelled the name)",
"Who Has ever heard of re-fried beans? ... Of course you have - Now have you ever heard of refried chicken wings? ... Neither has chef Dave at Philly's new La Roca Restaurant & Bar ... calling awe of this incredibly delicious food, made with so much much love ... Mexican? - seems a bit discriminatory!\n\nIf you wanna eat some dam good food , check this place out Philly, it will certainly ring your bell ... Excellent Service, Atmosphere, Food, Drink and of course ATTITUDE",
"I really loved Union Taco, but I have to admit that La Roca is better in pretty much every way. They updated the artwork in the building to look like a \"refined graffiti\" kind of theme, which really works. The server told us that the were still in the process of updating the building because they've only been open a week, so I'm excited to go back in the future to see what they've done with it. Also, they put a nice bar in that space at the top of the staircase that was previously sitting empty in Union Taco. They also installed a DJ booth that looks over the upstairs area like the pope or something. When the dinner crowd dies down, our server was saying that they open it up into a dance floor (you can see the club-style lights above the dining area). It wasn't crowded when we were there, but it seems like it could be an awesome place to dance and hang out, especially because they have that outdoor area.\n\nLa Roca a little more expensive than Union Taco, but the difference in quality is substantial. You won't mind paying more. My girlfriend and I shared one of the large (it's like 30-some ounces) margaritas, which was delicious. It was the perfect size for two people, and they definitely did not hold back on the tequila.\n\nThe food was unique and super tasty. They cook all the tortilla chips in house and brought out two different salsas for us. I didn't ask, but I got the impression that they made the salsa there, too. It was different than any salsa I had had before and I couldn't get enough of it. Our server was attentive and was always filling us up on chips and salsa when we were running low. I had the Vaca Frita tacos and my girlfriend got the Shrimp Banh Mi tacos. We both loved our food. It's Mexican street food inspired, so it's full of flavor, but it doesn't overwhelm you. The portions were good too.\n\nAfter the margarita, we each got a Tuco shot (Breaking Bad inspired, you know), which was hilarious and awesome. They bring the shots out with two silver platters that have orange slices and lines of salt and sugar. So you do the shot then run the orange down the lines and suck on it like you would a lime. If you go here, you should definitely give it a try. I know it's a bit gimmicky but it was fun af and I will definitely do it again next time I go.\n\nFinally, the service was on point. You could tell our server was hyped about the restaurant. He kept telling us about how cool it's going to be once all the art is up, how they're going to have DJs and dancing, and how authentic the food is. My girlfriend and I had an awesome time talking to the dude. The owner also came out and chatted with us for a while, which really left an impression. Overall, we loved La Roca and had a fantastic time there.\n\nTL;DR I love this place and you should 100% check it out if you're trying to get some killer food and drinks in Manayunk. Also make sure you get the Tuco shot.",
"The Shrimp Banh Mi tacos are EVERYTHING! Seriously... I've had them three times this week. This spot offers inventive takes on classic Mexican street food. They have a great tequila selection and a delicious rosé by the glass (if you're like me and are all about #roséallday) Get there NOW! Awesome food, awesome staff, awesome space.",
"If you love good quality tacos and margs, stop what you're doing and check this place out! We ordered the sweet pork tacos and the steak tacos. The pork was extremely juicy and the pineapple complimented the dish really well. The steak tacos had a great crispy seared texture on the outskirts of the meat, which really packed a flavorful punch. You get salsa and chips with you meal, too--their homemade salsas were delicious. I really enjoyed their traditional salsa.\n\nI got their standard margarita. 9 bucks. Big glass. Plenty of salty and not overly sweet! \n\nBut wait, that Mexican Street corn: To. Die. For. Covered with cheese, spices, and some sort of mayo/sour cream salsa deliciousness that I could eat by the spoonful. It was that good. \n\nThe service was also top notch. The bartender was friendly and made sure we were having fun and being taken care of the whole time. We even met the executive chef who told us how he created that delicious street corn! Super friendly people who care about the food they serve. The owner is from the west coast and is passionate about bringing upscale Mexican street food to the Yunk. This building in general has had several different restaurants try to make it big on Main Street over the last 4 years I've lived here (all of which ending up unsuccessful), so I'm really, really hoping this place breaks the curse and sticks around for the long haul. I gotta admit, La Roca gives the other taco joints in the area a major run for their money! We will be back for all the tacos! Thanks for the delicious meal.",
"Who doesn't love tacos and tequila?! But seriously this place is great. The food is beyond your average taco joint. Expect complex flavors and a very creative menu! Mushroom chicharrones?!!!! Chicken carnitas??!! Awesome!! Yes please!!! Also veg and vegan friendly. Definitely something here for everyone and the ambience is great! Get the elote, omg deliiiccious.....and the tulum caesar salad....and the guac...seriously cant say enough about the food! Go eat here now.",
"Avid taco lover here. Been to most of the Mexican/taco joints in Philly. Currently reside in Manayunk and when La Roca replaced Union Taco we were really excited to try it out. So here's the run down:\nFood Flavor: 5 -Everything tasted great! Seriously the salsa was one of the best I've had in awhile.\nFood Amount: 3 -If you want the bang for your buck get the burrito, it was HUGE. If you want to still be hungry get the tacos, they come in pairs of two. \nFood/Drink Price: 3 -The price of two tacos is around the same price as margarita. Felt like everything was a bit pricey - considering their direct competition. Feel like there needs to be a 3 taco option. The one positive: The chips and salsa were free!\nWait Staff/Service: 2 - Waited about 5 minutes before someone came to our table after being seated. Food came out around 4 minutes a part - there were only two of us. When the food came out we were never asked if everything came out alright. Water was never refilled. \nAtmosphere: 4 - Great looking place! Tables have an annoying bar so if you're tall like my 6'4\" boyfriend your knees will always be hitting them. Other than that love the vibe of the place!",
"Amazing food! Great atmosphere! We recieved the best service from laila the bartender she made our experience extra special. We will definitely go back.",
"My husband surprised me with take out from here! Everything we had was delicious!! The wings, squash tacos, chicken kale salad, chips and salsa were so good! \nWe will be going back very very soon! Highly recommend trying this place!!",
"I definitely recommend checking this place out...the food was delish and they give you chips and salsa! Always a plus in my book. I got the pork and pineapple tacos and the pork was not dry at all! My group and I sat at the bar and the bartender gave us great service which was pretty impressive because she handled the people at the bar and the tables. She recommended drinks for us...we got the margarita and the Paloma - both really good and not at all like watered down! She had platinum short hair and an awesome accent too so she was just fun to chat with. She told us about the different happy hour specials so I would definitely be back!"
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"Absolutely the best breakfast place in Greenwood. A massive menu with options for adults and kids alike. I love the Gyro Omelet or the crepes...but just about anything is good there. Coffee is the only room for improvement, but the food makes up for it.",
"Sophia's is a very good place to have breakfast. It's a very popular place because it's always crowded. The food is very delicious. I like their french toast a lot, and my wife thinks their coffee is pretty good. They give you good portions of food, especially the eggs (if you order two eggs you'll actually get four eggs). If you order fruit, you'll get an entire plate full. The staff is very friendly and the service is quick.",
"This is a great place for breakfast, the downside is never go here on a Sunday, you will be waiting forever to eat. But you know what they say, if the place is busy it must be good! The fruit bowl is awesome, they give you plenty of food, you WILL be full after eating here!",
"Sophia's reminds me of my favorite Greek diner in Chicago. Well, 'cept it's not open 24 hrs.\n\nBest way to describe Sophia's is like a marriage of LePeep and the Original House of Pancakes. Interior is bright n sunny, well-lit space.\n\nOpen 7 days a week closes at 3pm. Huge menu. Like, compete-with-Cheesecake-Factory-it's-practically-that-big-menu. Egg eggs eggs, paninis, all varieties of waffles/pancakes/french toast/crepes, sandwiches, burgers, soup, salads, you get the point.\n\nFirst thing you're asked when you sit down is, regular or decaf? It's okay coffee. It's strong enough. It's better than McDs. It's the southside.\n\nI go for their most excellent egg white omelets (or regular omelets) bc i love breakfast food and would eat breakfast for dinner every other day if my boyfriend let me. They have over 10 house ones around $7 or you could create-your-own too, w/ none of that crazy $2-per-extra ingred nonsense a la Patachou et al (don't get me wrong, I'm a huge longtime fan of Patachou too. but you know, places are different). Off the top of my head that includes Denver, Western, Spartan, Michigan (cheddar n apple), Hawaiian, they even have an artichoke-mozarella-parmesan one. Anyway, the only thing that would take it to a perfect-10 is if they served em in the skillet, also w/ a \"Pam\" option, instead of butter.\n\nComes with hashbrowns & your choice of toast or 2 pancakes (well actually they have this long list of possible side options too, but do people actually eat cottage cheese with their omelets?), yeah it's a LOT of food. I always switch out the potatoes for fresh fruit-- usually banana, canteloupe, orange, pineapple. Really nice. If you do stick with the hash browns, they're done right, come w/ a perfectly browned crust. Moist n fluffy pancakes, as much hot syrup as you need. \n\nIf you are going for lunch, traditional club sandwich is my rec, get the fries, they are really good fries!! they will make them however you like-- if you like em limp n blonde, you get limp n blonde. Me, I require structure-- golden-brown and crunchy. they've delivered product every time. (Likewise, they will customize your omelet for you too-- easy on the cheese, heavy on the veggies, etc.) Friends have also enjoyed the country fried steak, corned beef hash, BLT. Huge fresh salads.... well all-in-all huge portions if it hasn't been made apparent yet! good value.\n\nFriendly & competent service, those ladies work for and deserve their tips. \n\noh-- if you like to judge places by the quality of the jams on the table- they serve Dickenson's. that's good jam. that's not cutting corners.",
"Best Breakfast place in Greenwood. Not that we have that many and Four Seasons is great but Sophia's has Ham. Not just any ham but a big ole' slab of ham waiting to go with your eggs.. \n\nOh what's that? You don't want any ham. Then get the melt in your mouth lighter than air pancakes. \n\nNo pancakes? That's cool. Try the French Toast, it is delicous. Perfectly cooked every time!\n\nReal OJ too!\n\nAnd the rumors are true.. You order 1 egg you get 2. Order 2 you get 4. Kinda defeats the purpose of ordering 1 or 2 but at the same time it is a little bonus :) Not sure what happens if you order 3, I haven't tried that yet...",
"Oh Sophia's how I miss thee. When we lived in Greenwood we would venture out to Sophia's once a week for breakfast as a family. Always tried to get there on a weekday as the weekends were just crazy to try and get a seat during the breakfast hours. \n\nNot so sure what is up with the 2 eggs =4 eggs, maybe they have some special chickens over there in Greece, because the Greek owned breakfast joint up here does the same thing, but the eggs are always cooked to my liking. The meat is always nice and moist. The omelets are excellent, I wanted to try one of the more adventurous combinations, but never felt all that adventurous when the waitress showed up.\n\nGenerous portions, nice wait staff, nice hostess/cashier, and relatively good pricing will keep us coming back every time we visit family.",
"GIANT portions. Good food. Giant portions. Good coffee. Have I mentioned the GIANT portions? Less than $6 resulted in portions so large that the \"two eggs with biscuits and gravy\" is actually FOUR eggs, includes delicious hash browns, and fills TWO full-sized plates.\n\nI was there with four other people. Everyone's eggs were cooked EXACTLY as they specified. Two people got the corned beef hash (nice balance of crispy and soft), one got the steak (which takes up a plate on its own) and eggs, and one got the pancakes. I had to take a bite of the pancakes, since they're in the restaurant's name. YUM.\n\nPlainly, people have heard about this place, because it was hoppin'! \n\nI checked the \"loud\" for the noise level because there are no walls or partitions of any kind to break up sound... say, for instance, the sound of a baby screaming at a nearby table.",
"I have been to Sophia's several times. First off, the portions are HUGE...and the price is really cheap! Like all the others, not sure what is up with the 1 egg= 2 eggs??? The french toast was really tasty. \n\nI didn't give more than 3 stars becuase the pancakes are not good, in my opinion. They were tasteless and very (I mean very) dry. Pretty much inedible. Also, I like my hashbrowns a little crispier.",
"I came here based on the recommendations I read on Yelp, and I have to say I was sorely disappointed. Yes, the portions are HUGE, but that doesn't really make a difference if the food is totally gross, does it. I will say the pancakes are great, however, the eggs Florentine that I ordered was basically inedible. Hollandaise sauce that was as thick as sausage gravy over eggs that were poached hard...the best part of an eggs Florentine is the runny poached egg! And because of the overabundance of not-hollandaise gravy all over the plate, the english muffin was soggy. Boo.\nThe waitress we had also seemed to vacillate between disdain and disinterest, seeming extremely put out by having us ask for an extra place setting for the third person in our group, as there were only 2 place settings in the booth we were sat at. She only visited us 3 times, once to take the order, once to bring the food, and once to drop the check. I don't think I will be going back.",
"Sophias is a solid breakfast house! Great food, Good portions and good service. Order 1 egg and get 2, order 2 eggs and get 4 and so on. I highly suggest trying the ham and pancakes! Give them a try you wont be dissapointed, the best breakfast resturant in greenwood!"
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"Like their taco truck on 22nd, the food is mediocre and overpriced. But unlike 22nd theres no competition other than a nico's. My group tried just about everything: carne and chicken burritos, tacos, etc. All meh. The raspado was a solid chunk of solid ice . Fail.",
"If I am correct, this place is affiliated with the food cart you will find parked on 22nd St.\n\nMaybe so, but the prices seem higher than I remember paying at the mobile venue. I guess the whole overhead thing makes that necessary.\n\nI did not try the snacks that Rich speaks of. Had I read his review before I went I would have likely tried either one (maybe both) of the unpronouncables he mentioned.\n\nWhat I did try:\n\nSonoran Dog - what I remembered that set their Sonoran dog apart (assuming they are affiliated with the food cart) was the yellow pepper they serve with it. Wrapped in bacon, stuffed with cheese and deep fried. I had talked it up to my buddy but when he got his dog, it was MIA. He asked me with a sad look on his face, \"Where's the chile?\" When I got my dog; same thing, no pepper. So I asked. The guy headed over to the fryer basket that had just come from the oil and pulled out two. My first notion was not to tell my buddy and keep them both for myself. Nah.. you never come between a man and his freshly fried pepper wrapped in pork product!\n\nCaramelo - Mexican cheese and carne asada stuffed between two flour tortillas and tossed on the grill.\n\nThe Sonoran dog was fine. My buddy commented that it's better than EGC. But, again, the star was that pepper. Too bad we had to beg for them. I wonder how many people missed out because they didn't know they were supposed to get them. The caramelo was kind of bland, as were the salsas. I also got a couple of pieces of gristle. That's a little irritating to me. The fact that is was small, there wasn't much meat in it anyway and it was four bucks didn't help either.\n\nI'll probably go back and try the drive through, which was pretty busy on our lunch visit, but I doubt I will order carne asada again and definitely make sure I get that pepper!",
"let me start by saying if I could I would rate it 0 we decded to try the jason mexican place the frist experience was not great going thru the drivev thru speaker not only did we have to wait a while when no one was ahead or behind us but repeated our order several times and when we recived it they failed to charge us for a meal that yet we had to wait 10 more minites while our other food got cold at this point it was such a frustrating experience and very over priced when we arrived home the order was wrong we went back the customer service was terrible when we had explained whaat we had ordered the cook told the cashier I dont know who is telling the truth so charge him the price of a whole new meal we were shocked had already paid been so patient even to come back and ask not for our money back but our meals made how we orderd we were shocked and so disappointed in this jasons mexican restaurant please dont waste your money nicos is rt across the street and we were just giving them a try never going back again",
"I was really excited to try this place but was severely dissapointed. We ordered a burrito, tacos, sonoran dog and fries to get a sampling of the menu. Everything was of the cheapest quality and very bland. I could have found better quality in a TV dinner. To top it off, I found a hair in a taco. We ended up tossing the rest of our meal after that. I hate wasting food; what a shame. Will not return.",
"Literally my favorite place in tucson. The people working are always so sweet and the food is AWESOME! Their breakfast burritos beat Nicos by far!",
"Disclaimer: I have not had their food. I tried to get some yesterday but they appeared to be closed at around 4pm. The open sign was not lit up and there were NO cars parked outside. Since I don't have a very long lunch break I decided to drive away but I will go back to try again.\n\nAny who, what I have tried are their raspados and they are yummy. They will cool you down much better than ice cream ever could, I guarantee it. If you try their vanilla or strawberry flavored raspados, ask for lechera (sweetened condensed milk). It completely changes the flavor.",
"Very happy with what I have tried here. Their sonoran dogs are pretty good and for $3 even better. Their prices are fair and I will be coming to eat here more and more now that I have tried it.",
"I was so excited to get a mexican food cart style restaurant right by my home. Jason's has great Sonoran dogs, quesadillas and their beans and rice have great flavor. They have a cheese stuffed bacon wrapped chili that I buy by the dozen! Only thing they need to do is upgrade their carne Asada. It has good flavor but WAAAAAAAAY too much fat and grissel. If they can use a better cut of meat they would move up to 5 stars in my book.",
"Ever since Jason's popped up in my neighborhood I've been wanting to give it a try, and today I did just that. It's located inside of the old sonic on wrightstown and pantano, so there is plenty of parking and outdoor seating. The menu is huge, and the raspado/frozen drinks menu leaves a lot to be desired. Today I tried the El Niño, and while I wouldn't order it again, it screamed chile, lime and tamirindo (just like the description). There was also delightful little Mexican candies on the top. To eat, I just went with the beef tacos which came with a scrumptious little side of guacamole. Mmmmmm! This place is def worth trying, and I can't wait to come back and sample another raspado :)",
"Sunday August 17th, my family ordered the Sunday Special mentioned the Facebook promo, and made it clear we wanted the 2nd lb free as advertised. We were informed Jason's was out of rice and that beans would be substituted or we could wait 30 minutes for rice if we wanted and they were out of flour tortillas and all corn tortillas would be substituted. We told them that would be OK. When we got home we had 1 box of carne asade with 2 jalapenos in it, 2-16 ounce beans, salsas, a 2-liter of coke and only 5 corn tortillas. This didn't seem right so I weighed the carne asada it weighed 1.4lbs. Our order was short on tortillas, grilled onions and a whole 1lb of carne asada."
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"This is my favorite new Mexican place! Great food! I love this place. The GM Jigar is very friendly and stopped by our table to make sure everything was OK. Great service. Fresh food. I had the steak and shrimp burrito and Pronto Guacamole. Both the steak and shrimp were tender and flavorful. The Guacamole was fresh and they have some awesome salsa on the salsa bar. If you like a little heat I suggest the molcajete.",
"Fast, fresh and delicious!\nI love the fresh salsa bar, there are options for every taste and heat level. My favorite is the Pico de Gallo. The guacamole is fresh and tasty, and the queso is flavorful - not just plain cheese sauce. I will be back!",
"Baja just opened up down the street so had to try it out. Haven't had it in such a long time because so many closed up. The staff was very friendly. Unfortunately since they just opened they didn't have the tortilla shell for my salad-huge disappointment. It was still pretty good. Boyfriend got a burrito and it was very good. Love all their fresh salsas to chose from as well! Will be back",
"Not impressed. I ordered the chicken nacho burrito and it was mostly stuffed with beans and rice, hardly any meat or cheese. Will not be going back.",
"The food here is amazeballs! It isn't cheap for \"fast food\" but totally worth it for the quality, portion size, and freshness. The staff is really nice, there is plenty of seating, and the salsa bar is a thing of beauty. I hope more of these restaurants pop up throughout the area but not so many that quality suffers.",
"Went here last week and it was SO good we decided to go back again tonight and it was just as amazing! The kids meals made my children very happy! I got the fish tacos last week and again today! The are amazing! Chips and guacamole were a huge hit! Keep up the good work!! You are my new favorite place!!",
"This is my second time here and I will definitely be coming back again and again. Their food is absolutely delicious! The staff here are very courteous and helpful. The place is very neat and clean with plenty of seating. I really hope this place stays exactly how it is.",
"Here today my first visit I ordered the nachos too go and forgot what my son ordered. He said he had enough leftover for another lunch. \nI and my husband shared the nachos and they were so fresh and the very best we had in a long time.\nBit pricey but we'll worth it.",
"Food is really good and they are clean. They have a homemade salsa station. They taste way better than Chipotle, the only reason i gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the chicken portion in my bowl was small compaired to other places. They also have a smoked queso that is delicious.",
"Food is really good and they are clean. They have a homemade salsa station. They taste way better than Chipotle, the only reason i gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the chicken portion in my bowl was small compaired to other places. They also have a smoked queso that is delicious.\n\n Update there is a tiny bit of meat with loads of rice and veggies. This is the second time this has happened. I was also over charged $5. I will not be returning. They lost 2 stars."
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"I went here on the suggestion of a recent person I met and it was a treat!\n\nJust like she said, if you like watching your average telenovela then this is the place to go! \n\nWe each ordered a meal and it came out quickly, he had fajitas and I had a combo plate both were very delicious. It wasn't bland like some places they were quite flavorful but not too much. \n\nWe will go back again! Oh and they do take out.",
"Yet another hunger-demanding stop while house hunting (all the houses are starting to blur together. Someone make it STOP!)\n ahem!\n\nAnyway, we stopped here for lunch and man am I glad we did. First off, I am NOT a huge fan of Tex-mex foods at all. This place was seriously not simply Tex-mex.\nThe girly ordered beef tacos (wussy) and I ordered the Lengua (tongue. The meat that licks you back!!) quesadilla ...In case you don't know, tongue is like beef flavor on over-drive. It's what beef used to taste like before we messed it up with mass production. \nSO amazingly good. \nSO good in fact that the not-terribly-adventurous girly tried a bite of mine and decided she would order one for herself next time we went. THAT, my friends, takes a lot of goodness.\n\nService was very slow and the waitresses seem to prefer chatting in the front of the store instead of waiting tables, but the food was first rate. Can't wait to go back.",
"I tried this while just driving through terrytown and was very surprised! It's really good. It's clean and you get to watch tv in spanish! The food was great, but the service was kinda slow but we sat ourselves in the corner and it was busy.",
"Wowowow!!!! Authentic and delicious. Sure the service is slow...it's authentic and anyone who has traveled south and stayed any where other than an Americanized resort knows that is typical. The enchiladas, steak, and fajitas were mmmmmm mmmmmm yummy. The margaritas were large but tasted instant and they glowed slightly. The fried ice cream was as big as a babies head and super. I am use to sopapias in New Mexico, so their take threw me for a little loop, they were more like tortilla chips with powered sugar and honey....but mix them with the fried ice cream and one has a taste of heaven. Spanish TV was entertaining...especially the music videos.....still laughing.",
"I was really impressed with Los Panchos. I eat at my fair share of Mexican restaurants and Los Panchos was up there with some of the best.\n\nI ordered a chicken burrito that came topped with cheese sauce. It was amazing and so good. It was really big and I took my leftovers home and got a second meal out of it. Also, it's worth noting that the free chips and salsa are also really good. The salsa here has flavor and a little bit of spice, which makes it delicious. I have found that other places have salsa that is really bland. I guess they are afraid to give you the spicy stuff, because not everyone likes it, but Los Panchos didn't hold back. They also have yummy Mexican coke with real sugar. It can't be beat!\n\nI will definitely go back! Their food is good, the prices are reasonable and they have a ton of different dishes to try.",
"Los Panchos is the best Mexican food on the Westbank.\n\nLocated on Terry Parkway near the Roaring 20's bar (check it out, trust me), half of the restaurant was once a Popeye's. Don't let that turn you off because the dining area is actually quite large.\n\nThere are several booths along both walls with a few tables in the middle of the floor. The meal started with a small carafe of salsa and a bowl for each diner. The salsa was very good. Unlike many restaurants, their version was pleasantly chunky and actually had flavor other than tomatoes.\n\nEvery item that I have tried was very good. Ive had both the steak chimichanga and the standard burrito. The steak chimichanga was basically steak fajitas inside of a fried burrito. I would have preferred it as a standard burrito that wasn't fried, but that option wasn't available to me. Both items were very large and enough for two meals.\n\nI think this may become my go-to Westbank Mexican joint. If you are on the Westbank and want good, cheap Mexican food, give Los Panchos a try.",
"Decent little corner spot. The menu could use some more breakfast items, but they do serve micheladas.",
"Expensive mediocre Mexican Food. Would not recommend this place.",
"I was very impressed with Los Panchos. The dining area has a row of really comfortable booths along the walls and the food is very good. Authentic Mexican food.",
"I really love this place. I am from San Diego, so i know all about Mexican food. Mexican food is my favorite food and it is really hard to find good Mexican food in the South. My bf showed me this place and I have been there a few times and it is pretty damn good. I love the cheese dip, especially the second time I ordered it, it was spicy spicy yum yum. The fajitas are amazing. The chips and salsa are really good. I love the bean burrito with sour cream, so good, cheap and a huge burrito. The vegetarian is good. The chicken rolled tacos are of the chain, with guacamole of course. Quesadillas are great. The only complaint I would have is that I don't like the red sauce. It is very bland, it need a spicy kick to it even just a little. It tastes like tomato sauce to me. I love enchiladas and chile rellenos but the red sauce is not good, so I don't order those things here. But luckily the menu is so big, I will find other delicious things. They also have a great dessert menu. Fried ice cream is bomb! Good service, good atmosphere, great value, and great food. I would recommend to anyone!"
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"This location just opened so service was slow and a bit confused. But that's to be expected with a new place. I was very impressed by the trainers they had on site. My server, Jazmyn, was a sweetheart. She took time to be friendly and personable. She was also quick to get any mistakes rectified.",
"This is the new location and the service was very slow and a lot of the servers didn't know what they were doing and just standing around. The food looked like it was inconsistent. Our plate compared to the tables next to us was very skimpy. Love the location off of entertainment Blvd but not impressed with this one!",
"We love the black bear on entertainment rd. When we noticed that they were but building one by our house we got excited. We tried it this morning. We were very disappointed with the speed. The food was nothing like the the location by Edwards! The biscuits had barely any gravy and the over medium well eggs came out under over easy! The bacon was burnt and when we complained to the manager he stated he would fix it and get us a new plane with more gravy and the eggs done right. We received the plate 15 later and the only thing changed was the eggs and the same biscuits and gravy with the same amount of gravy! Plus the coffee tastes like it was burnt definitely the worst coffee I've ever had! Waitress was nice but they are so slow to sit people down . Very sad I was super excited but let down",
"First time here. I had the ribs with easy BBQ sauce, baked potato and fresh steamed veggies. \nService and food were excellent.\nIt appears this is a good place for seniors, if they order regular portion size they would have enough for another meal the next day. Getting the apple cobbler to go, looks big enough for two day treat.",
"Service was very limited, Everyone was there to do their job and that's it, Nothing personal about service. the only time the server came back to the table was to give us a bill. The hostess came to certain tables to refill coffee, but skipped our table and another table. Orange juice was warm, food decent but we will stick with Joe Mommas we won't be back",
"I had lunch there yesterday. This is my sixth visit. Will not be my last but I was very disappointed. Last week I ordered the same sandwich and it was so good I thought I would get it again. Turkey, Avocado Pesto, bacon. Delicious. Well, they changed the bread. I could barely bite thru it. They did not have any avocados, they cut the turkey in half, hardly any pesto on the bread. I was not happy. I ordered the potato soup as my side and got turkey noodle. The waitress did bring me the correct soup. It was like water with big chucks of potatoes in it. No flavor at all. Now my two other visits I had the cabbage salad with chicken that is so good. I also tried two different breakfasts and they were amazing. I am hoping they are going thru growing pains and will get the bugs out of their systems. This restaurant is close to my house and it has good food, great staff and a beautiful atmosphere. I am so glad they opened up in Garden City and I want them to do well. I had a Christmas Party there for 15 ladies and they reserved tables for me and were very patient and did a great job with our crowd.",
"Our server, Candace was very knowledgeable and friendly. The amount of food you get for the price is amazing. My husband and I always goes home with leftovers; enough for a whole other meal.",
"This location is new but it's service and quality is greatly declining.Maybe because it's open almost too much or hard to get good workers or both.We are regular customers but of late we are rethinking our choice to eat here again.We got to know some great waitresses .(",
"We went there for breakfast and the service was not great. The hostess was trying to get someone else to seat us and then ended up seating us herself. The waitress, Kandis was telling us about her bad day and was a little awkward. Our order was correct and the food did taste great! I have been to other Black Bear Diners and had much better service. They need to figure out their customer service issues and maybe get some help from corporate.",
"Have been to the diner 12 times since opening. On first visit we had a great waitress, Candace, and today she seated us. She has a welcoming and amusing personality. She was\nvery helpful and informative. Her recommendations were great. We really enjoyed our meals and had enough to take some home. Great place!"
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"In my area of Delco, people think that you're supposed to go to Famous Dave's to get good BBQ. I am much more of a BBQ snob. And I would like to thank the owner of this new BBQ joint for raising the bar for great BBQ in our area. \n\nThey used to have a small shack in Norwood where they sold their BBQ but have since moved to a storefront in Ridley Park. So they are not technically new, but the location is. I've had them twice so far. I can tell when someone is serious about making good barbecue, and they are. So far, their barbecue chicken has impressed me the most. The skin is crispy, the smoke flavor is there, and you don't have to drench it in sauce to be good. The ribs are very good with a good crust on them. The wings are decent, but not the best thing on their menu. Their BBQ corn side is also excellent. \n\nI have more on the menu to try. I gotta get to work!",
"Four stars is high for me. I smoke stuff almost every weekend, so I am a little picky when it comes to my Q. \n\nMy first visit here I had the brisket and the pulled pork. Both were good, a little heavy on the sauce, but that's just a preference thing. \n\nBrisket had a nice smoke ring, sliced very thin, heavy on the sauce - I really liked it and will get it on a sandwich next time.\n\nCarolina pulled pork was good also, again, on a sandwich next time.\n\nCorn bread, a little dry, but real corn. (I am spoiled from my iron skillet corn bread)\n\nBeans, just ok. \n\nPotato salad was good.\n\nOverall I was pleased with this place. I like this joint a lot and will order from here on a regular basis. Go try, it is better than Famous Dave's in my book.",
"How do I trust a vegetarians review of a BBQ joint?, you may be asking yourself. Because if I'm going to indulge in my favorite pre-vegetarian meal of a Carolina style pulled pork sandwich with slaw, it had better be worth it. Big Daddyz is. Perfectly smoked, pink pork swimming around in a bath of insanely good, drinkable even, Carolina vinegar style sauce. No big chunks of fat to be found...a deal breaker for me. You'll probably want to try the jalapeño pickles too because they are banging.",
"Its those happy accidents that make life worthwhile. I was driving home after getting my taxes done and decided to treat myself to a good lunch. I knew a Primos was nearby but had inadvertently passed it while looking for it. I searched for a place to turn around and then I smelled it...BBQ...smoked meats...deliciousness. There, next to a tire place was a tiny shack with a small sign \" Big Daddy'z BBQ and Grill. All thoughts of a Primo Hoagie were trampled on by a pig.\n\nNow, I cant review a BBQ place without mentioning my benchmark, Sweet Lucy's but as good as SL is, its a bit of a hike for me. The prospect of good BBQ right in my backyard had me as excited as a toddler in a room full of porcelain knickknacks. The smell surrounding the place was wonderful, and I noticed the huge smoker outside of the building. A great sign if I ever saw one.\n\nInside, there was barely enough room to move around. This place is takeout only (although I did notice a few park benches outside). The friendly people inside welcomed me and bore with me as I looked over the menu. Its pretty standard BBQ fare, everything that you would want or expect. I went with Hog Heaven: 2 good sized links of smoked kielbasa served on a long roll with sauteed onions, spicy mustard and pulled pork. $9.95. The meal was finished in no time and I was on my way after getting a wonderful Olde Philadelphia Black Cherry to go with it.\n\nThe assessment: I wasn't impressed by the sides I chose. The Slaw was good but not great. The mac and cheese, while utilizing bacon, was pretty bland. It was just a simple Kraft style creamy cheese. So Ok, I got that out of the way, sides aren't great, but I didn't come here for the sides. Its easy to forgive lackluster sides when THE MEAT IS SO GOOD! Yep, Id put the meat/ sauce over Sweet Lucys, Daves Famous, Jimmys BBQ and Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse.\n\nThe pulled pork was perfectly prepared and sauced. Some places go a little dry and offer the extra sauce but I prefer places like Big Daddy'z and Sweet Lucy's that put the right amount on for you. The Kielbasa was the best Id had anywhere. While technically a sandwich, I couldnt pick the thing up and just ate it like a pig in a trough. If you think that is a complaint, think again. Thats good eatin!\n\nSo Im only giving 4 stars because of the sides and the fact that I need to try their ribs and chicken. If they are as good as I think they will be, sub par sides or not, they will get the 5. I cant tell you how excited I am about such a great find nearby, mostly because my mouth is full with BBQ.",
"I have been craving BBQ ever since the weather started to get warmer and finally one day, I couldn't wait anymore. After driving around aimlessly for an hour, desperately trying to fulfill my BBQ need, I stumbled upon Big Daddyz on Yelp. They only do take out and when they said 15 minutes, then meant it because they were putting the very heavy and heavenly smelling cartons in the bags. For a 3 meat combo with ribs and a half rack of ribs it was $30, all made in a little building by a friendly group of people. I think I've found my outside-the-city place for BBQ. Oh and I don't like cornbread. Now I do. Thanks Pig Daddyz!",
"I love this place. None of the other bbq places around here are even close to as good as big daddy's. The sauce is amazing and the meat has always been moist and delicious. Maybe one time out of the 20 or so times Ive eaten there was it not quite up to their usual excellence. The sides are all pretty good but they wont blow you away. \nFor some reason I love the fact that they're just a little place with no tables, attached to a tire place and when you go in there's always the same people, the usually pleasant women who takes your order and some big fat guy in a dirty tshirt cooking all the meats. There's something about that guy that I just love. So give this place a try the next time you have a hankering for bbq. You wont be disappointed.",
"It's all about the meat and Big Daddy's knows this. Our brisket was perfectly cooked and slathered in a slightly tangy, slightly spicy sauce. The ribs were perfect -- slow cooked in a Q so aromatic you can smell it as you're walking through the parking lot to the door. This is, hands down, the best barbecue in Delco and perhaps the best in the region. Worth the ride to Ridley Park...",
"Tried this place based on yelp reviews since I can't find a great BBQ place.\n\nExcellent ribs - best I can find so far - I'm excited to try more meat choices!\n\nSides - I am picky about my sides and I didn't really love them here but they were okay...tried potato and macaroni salad, mac and cheese - they needed more simple home cooking feel/flavor less deli style flavor.\n\nI've had BBQ in North & South Carolina - OMG I dream about it - I'm so spoiled now. Tried famous daves here too - boiled and bland & so wrong.",
"The best Brisket I have ever had! This is a must stop. The special of the day was brisket sloppy Joe's. Amazing! Collard greens, jalepeno fritters, spicey corn, and so much more.",
"Not quite placed in the ideal locale for a take out place (looks like it is an extension to an auto mechanic shop), but the food is terrific. I waited until after the third time we ordered from here to review and every time the food has been 5*. Not only is the food good, but the price is right and the sizes are man sized portions. I'd recommend the chicken, brisket, ribs, collards, corn bread and corn dogs. \n\nDo yourself a favor and grab some take out from here and take it home for a great meal (and leftovers the next day)."
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"Very clean, nice decor for a chain and much easier to get a table then Olive Garden even at lunch time. And the real surprise is the food is much much better then Olive Garden yet the price is still reasonable. They start you with a nice uncut loaf of bread and some oil and pepper to dip, very tasty. And then you can make custom dishes or order off the menu. The service is pretty good and once I asked them to take back a dish I didn't like and they did it without any trouble. I recommend the Pasta Milano, Chicken Portobello and Chicken Scaloppine. Is this authentic, I don't know but it tastes great and the service was consistent.",
"Better food than the OG better service and decor but still bad Italian.\nDon't bother.",
"Is it really Italian? Nope. Are there some high points on the menu? Yup. I recommend their \"build your own\" pasta list. Select a pasta style, select a sauce, select a couple \"toppings\" ... (I selected asparagus once and it was older and tougher than I am). For the most part, if you pick your own fixins, I suspect you'll be happier than if you went with one of their pre-prepared menu items.\n\nWe've taken guests there. Nothing to write home about but if you keep your expectations in line with what they do for a living in franchise restaurants, you won't be disappointed, either.\n\nI don't think they' do the house wine on the honor system any more. It appears too many of their guests have too much system and not enough honor.",
"Our last experience was just that...our last. The service was sloppy, we had to ask to have the table cleaned again, the dishes and silverware had dried food on them, the bread was cold. But the worst thing was one of the emplooyees coming out of the ladies' room and going back to work in the kitchen without washing her hands. I was in there at the same time, and I was so stunned that I challenged her: \"You aren't going to wash your hands?\" She shrugged her shoulders, walked on into the kitchen, picked up her latex gloves with her unwashed hands, and proceeded to work with the pasta. We haven't been back since.",
"The portions are big. The food is bland. Service is ok at best.\n\nWould I come back here? Sure, if my boyfriend wanted to eat here and I wasn't paying. There are a handful of restaurants that I would never go to again but this just isn't one of them.",
"Great environment but typical sub-par mac grill food... The quality is the same at all locations so don't think that you may get lucky with a different chef because they all follow the same recipes! I went with a party of 25 and we had a reservation that was placed a week in advance and they still made our group wait for 40 minutes! Luckily they made up for their mistake by providing our two tables with three free appetizers each [: We got two orders of calamari/mozzarella sticks and one order of spinach and artichoke dip per table on the house, which was amazing and tasty! I ordered the pasta milano for dinner and it was pretty good except they didn't put much chicken in the dish. The service was very good and I applaud the waiters/waitresses that had to deal with our 25 person split checks. The one thing that still bothers me about this restaurant are their prices because the quality of their food is definitely not a reflection of what they charge you for it.",
"Eat at your own risk!! We used to eat here all the time, but never ever again it is so gross. Rancid olive oil, rubber shrimp, tough meatballs, and just overall hideous food. Even they're house wine has gone bad. WAY over priced for what you get $3.49 for four rubber shrimp, 4.99 for a glass of house wine and a bottle of beer?? Seriously I will go to a real Italian establishment and get better. \n\nMy tip never, ever go here.",
"It's a chain restaurant that I found myself at one day with friends. Honestly, it was better than I had expected. The food wasn't bad, although mine (the seafood linguine) was really peppery. The desert of our choice--Tiramisu--must have been out of a box. Not a highlight by any means, but still, sugary and yummy.\nService on a crowded Friday night was also better than I expected. Everyone was friendly and mostly very attentive.\nWith all the nice local restaurants in town, I will admit I get confused that these chain restaurants are always so packed here. But to each their own. Personally, while I came away happier than expected, I will likely stick to the more eclectic local eateries.",
"Bronchitis is a pain right now, but Macaroni Grill (in front of Barnes & Noble) is a reprieve from the typical chain restaurant headache. Most of the parking is closer to the side of the restaurant; the actual entrance is the right door past the patio near Broadway. It is sort of awkward having the entrance right there. Also, kind of awkward is how the women's restroom door says men's on the inside; but the \"how to learn Italian\" CD playing in the restroom was nice.\n\nThe bread was good - the dipping sauce (olive oil and spices) was a great touch for the rosemary bread (super crackly though chewable and not sliced). The salad was excellent with their vinaigrette. The pastas were excellent, and I am not sure if the dinner entrees are pricier. The lunch entrees were perfect portions. The noodles were al dente and toppings were fresh. The lasagna was a winner with me though it was not the traditional Ragu with meat and curly noodle lasagna I am used to. It is more of a paste with meat in it and flat, delicious noodles and fresh tomato sauce. I had a good experience.",
"It was ok. I've been here before and received decent service, but this time it was pretty bad. My boyfriend and I seem to attract bad service wherever we go.\n\nOur waiter came to check on us once, and it was only a walk-by glance. It wasn't busy when we ate. Either I can say that we will not be going back."
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"Somewhat in the middle of nowhere in particular, this outwardly humble, inwardly 80's HK style banquet hall was the setting for a relatively intimate, rehearsal dinner for a wedding. Decor really is reminiscent of old school TVB (major television network in Hong Kong) colour schema. While familiar to my eye, it's not really my cup of tea. But it's done in accordance with the style choice, with pinks and lighter reds and pale blues... and lots of gold.\n\nBrilliant wedding, by the way.\n\nThe rehearsal dinner was definitely a feast. 10 courses of highly competent southern chinese cuisine, prepared with verve with only a couple of not-quite-as-stellar dishes.\n\nCold Plate: pork, beef, pickled vegetables\nSoup: shark fin, lobster meat, fish stomach\nBattered Shrimp, fried almonds, suite sauce\nPeking Duck (southern style wrap (somewhat of an oxymoron))\nTwin Lobsters in a garlic sauce\nSauteed seafood served in a nest of fried taro root.\nBreaded fish in a red sauce with a twist of chili\nHouse fried rice (Probably Yang Zhou style, not sure. Actually a standout dish. Very well prepared.\nYi Mian (A southern coarse noodle -- not as good.)\n\nI enjoyed almost every dish and left feeling like I needed to loosen my belt two to three notches. \n\nI can't imagine what would ever bring me back to Colmar, PA... but if I did, and I even vaguely wanted to eat chinese food, I'd drive up to 20 miles to get here. It was impressive... Superb service (although the owners knew the bride, so they might have been being extra attentative)\n\nSmashing.\nMoreso given the utter lack of local competition...\n\n:)",
"I love Golden City.\n\nYou know it's good when people from that background flock to an establishment!\n\nThe decor, while seemingly stuck in the past works well together however old fashioned it may seem. Not very glitzy or glamy, but delicious. \n\nThe food is plated gorgeously and more importanly--generously! \n\nDefinitely not your run of the mill chinese place in regards to quality..Try the peking duck with the buns! :) \n\nStaff is always friendly and SUPER accomodating!",
"I really like this place. Very good for groups and a nice sit-down meal. The food is very tasty and very traditional. The menu is very big and has a lot to choose from. Make sure you try the hot tea they give you, it always sets the mood. The only down side about his place is that it seems to be run by only a few people. So if there are more than 3 tables, which that is rarely the case (especially on weekdays), be prepared to wait while the chinese server lady runs around and tends to everyone elses needs but yours.",
"Golden City is one of the few Chinese restaurants of its caliber in the suburbs, Lai Lai Garden probably being their chief competitor (note they're not that close to one another). They have a large space appropriate for banquets (up to 500 people) - a friend actually had his wedding reception here.\n\nTheir menu is a combination of Cantonese, Szechuan, and Mandarin dishes. Family and I dined here some time ago, and it was here I first tried sea cucumber. (Honestly, not sure I've had it since!) We shared various meat and noodle dishes family-style, and everything was delicious.\n\nDon't want to sit down? Take out is available. Last I checked, they were open every day of the week. Stop in if you're in the area!",
"Just because it's December 25 doesn't mean I don't want to go out for dinner. The ol' belly doesn't really care what the calender says, but apparently restauranteurs do, making it next to impossible to find a place that's open on Christmas.\n\nWe've been to Golden City for three 12/25 dinners (and a few in between as well) and they've never disappointed. Take my advice and order the sizzling eggplant stuffed with mashed shrimp in oyster sauce - the name may be a mouthful but the taste is amazing. \n\nGolden City would be a great place to hold a big party (they have stages and karaoke!), and the restaurant is big enough to hold really large groups. But my favorite memory of this place will always be with the giant wooden Buddha in the entry way. My oldest daughter (now 11) tried to nurse on it when she was a toddler. She is horrified at this story now, but trust me, it was pure comedy gold.",
"Golden City has more choices on its menu than any other Chinese restaurant I've been to. What's even better, is that all the dishes are wonderful. This place is huge and usually has some sort of banquet or party going on, but there's always room for regular customers.\n\nTry the peking duck!",
"The Blue crab stir-fried Singapore style with ground pork which we saw on their Specials board at the front of the restaurant was wonderful. It had a spicy flare to it and was very well seasoned. Blue crab tasted FRESH!\n\nThe kicker was the million course (not REALLY) complimentary dessert served at the end. Grapes, oranges, Chinese Che (Chinese pudding, this one had beans), almond cookie, and coconut pastry. It was a meal in itself!",
"A few problems to begin with; the price is outrageous, prepare to spend hundreds if you got a party of 4 or more. The waiter is very unfriendly, most of the times anyways. There isn't enough waiters.\n\nWhy did I give it a 4 star then? The food is just THAT GOOD! This restaurant serves one of the best Chinese foods I've ever eaten. If you are in the area, don't miss out, you have to try this place. \n\nOn a positive note, the restaurant is huge, you won't feel cramped up like you would eating in China town. They are also very generous with their portions.",
"If you live in the area, there is no reason to drive to Philly unless you want your dim sum fix. They have EVERYTHING here and its pretty good.\n\nThe Peking Duck + Duck bone soup combo is great. The skin could be a bit crispy but you only have to ask to make that happen. The house special wonton soup is made in house and has a very delicate skin wrapped around some decent sized shrimp. The pea shoot tips (or any greens) in the shrimp paste sauce is awesome...just ask them whats good and go with it.\n\nThe also have an American chinese menu, which I am sure is pretty decent, though I didn't get a chance to check that out. They have way too many other options on the vietnamese/chinese menu.\n\nPros: Duck Bone Soup and Peking Duck, greens in shrimp paste\n\nCons: NO dim sum",
"This is definitely the place to go for the traditional Chinese restaurant experience. I have been here a few times and the food, despite being quite pricy, is definitely justified by the fact that they give you huge portions and is a multi-course affair regardless of how you order. The food is also quite good.\n\nIn terms of accessibility, it's not the best. The entrance is not the most wheelchair-friendly so for any wheelchair-user people, I suggest that you bring a friend to help you with the doors! Once you're inside, you should be fine :)\n\nFor authentic Chinese food, this is the place to go in the area."
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"I stopped in here late Wednesday afternoon after working most of the day for a little something to tide me over before dinner and also for some life giving caffeine.\n\nThis Panera was pretty nice inside - and spacious to boot. Lots of different kinds of seating: regular tables and chairs, comfy couches and matching chairs with coffee tables, high bar style tables with stools.\n\nA number of people were in Panera using the free Wifi internet access.\n\nI asked if they had any low fat baked goods or pastries. They were all out of the one item they normally carry - a low fat blueberry muffin. So instead I elected to try the Tart Cherry Scone, and a double espresso.\n\nWow! The scone was delic! I could have eaten a dump truck full of those! Absolutely yummy!\n\nI may have to go in search of those again! :-)",
"The service was very friendly at Panera despite it being around lunch. But the cheese and strawberry danish that I had were distinctly subpar. They were dry and tasteless.",
"Headed for a long business lunch with some colleagues after a customer meeting - needed somewhere with wifi that wouldn't be cranky when we sat for 2+ hours. This place was the only restaurant within 10 minutes that we could think of that could fit the bill.\n\nWe arrived a bit after 11, and the place was fairly dead. We grabbed a table and got to work...about 30 minutes later, the place was hopping! Around 12:30, it did start to calm back down.\n\nThey did deal with the crowds very well. They hadn't run out of any soups when I went to place my order (this always happens to me at Panera, so that was a nice bonus!). The register staff were friendly. After ordering, our four meals popped up around 7 minutes later (missing the sandwich for one colleague - boo!). And everything was tasty. They had staff coming around picking up plates, a nice touch.\n\nI'd definitely go back on my next visit. Just remember that the parking lot isn't really large enough to hold the lunch rush, so you may have to circle around a few times before you find a spot.",
"This is a large Panera, great service & food, it does have outside seating, but when we were out there in the evening there was no outside lighting.\n\nIt also has a seperate meeting room that can rented for $50. - 2hours, $20, ea. hr after that, what you purchase for food goes againt the fee.",
"One of the best Panera's in the area! Very quick service and friendly employees. I've been going to this location for over 7 years. The only two things that need improvement: keeping the coffee grounds out of the dispenser (sporadic) and having crisper lettuce, which is a problem with all the locations in the area. If you are in the mood for soup, salad or a sandwich, they offer a really good value, especially for Dinner.",
"Very large and well laid out store. Private room rental is a nice feature plus the WiFi. It has the benefits of an atmosphere like a Starbucks where you can sit and work all day, plus a real menu with a variety of options that go well beyond coffee and pastries.",
"We use thier rental room for our monthly meetings. I'm not in charge of payments, but I know that our reciepts for dinner are counted against any outstanding charges. Quick service when we are there, but generally have to ask others to leave even when the room is reserved.",
"This is a great Panera. They get super slammed at lunch but every employee seems to know what they're doing so this location handles a crowd well.\n\nI love their food in general and have never had bad food from this, or any other Panera location come to think of it. \n\nMinus one star because the parking situation, IS a situation at lunch and can be a problem. The layout of the parking lot in general is weird and too small.",
"Panera Bread is great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even just a snack. For breakfast, I get bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant. It's very good but just as a reminder, they don't serve breakfast all day. When I come here for lunch or dinner, I usually stick with the classic grilled cheese. I get it on either focaccia bread or ciabatta bread and instead of American cheese I get cheddar cheese. For dessert here, you pretty much can't go wrong with anything. My all-time favorite is the orange scone, and and if you ask for the nutrition information, it's one of the healthiest choices. I also love the cinnamon roll, coffee cake, chocolate chip and short bread cookies, the muffin tops, and they always have great seasonal items. The bagels here are good and they always have a great variety no matter what time of the day you come here, but I prefer the bagels at Frida's Cafe and Bakery down the street on Ulmerton Road or Stew's House of Bagels on Ulmerton and Belcher. The staff are always kind and the food always comes out quick even when they're really crowded during lunch hour.",
"Love the mozzarella and tomato sandwich here. Even when it's packed I'm in and out fast. Service is usually nice and the place is always clean"
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"I've learned that there are few things that girls like more than Panera...maaaybeTarget. Usually these two are located in close proximity. This is not the case for this SoHo (South Howard) Panera. It's located on Howard so it's within walking distance to tons of things.\n\nFor whatever reason the temp inside this store seems to be hotter than any I've been in. Maybe it was just by chance a hot day in there...but it was so hot, I decided to eat outdoors.\n\nTheir smoothies were great and the \"High Volume\" straw is a nice touch. I can suck it down a lot faster that way = quicker brainfreeze.",
"My favorite alternate to my home office. It can be a bit busy during lunch time but the food is consistently good. I love the soufflés for breakfast especially. I haven't had a bad thing yet though.",
"I love their coffees, bakery and the classical music background. Very relaxing ambiance.",
"My dirty little secret? I like Panera Bread. The Sierra Turkey and the Smokehouse Turkey are my favorite sandwiches. A couple of the items are seasonal (Tuscan Chicken Sandwich) so don't get too attached to one item on the menu. The salads are pretty good too. If I can't make up my mind I usually get the \"you pick 2\" so I get soup or a salad with a sandwich. \n\nWhy only three stars? The parking. OMG the horrible parking lot that I must circle 3-4 times to then park across the street at 717.\n\nFree wi-fi, great sandwiches and coffee, and best of all - they have a rewards card!",
"Love Panera...enough said! \n\nSeriously, this place is really good. Attentive employees-always smiling, great food- never had a problem, they are always cleaning the tables-which is def a good thing! Plenty of seating, inside and out! \n\nI only have 2 complaints:\n1. The parking lot= be prepared to do a few laps to find one that isn't assigned to a company. It took me 3 laps around the block , a turn signal and hand wave indicating that I was waiting for THAT spot and 1 shout out claiming \"IT'S MINE\"! It's not a good thing to come inbetween me and Panera, especially when I'm hungry!!! \n2. They only have 2 stalls in the ladies bathroom, (not sure about the men's room)but the one I used was soooooo tiny, it was probably meant to be a linen closet! It's a good thing I a have great flexibility and superb balance.",
"I dig the Mediterranean egg sandwich with extra eggs!",
"I like panera, but don't love it. Even though I really want to since it's everywhere (including 1 block from my house), and since I LOVE sandwiches. That being said, their salads & sandwiches are boring. The place is in desperate need of a makeover. Thankfully, someone made over their breakfast sammies last year & now I adore all the yummy egg sammie combos, especially the latest one with spinach-- yum! Do love the new addition of iced coffee too, rather than my ghetto version of ordering coffee, filling cup w/ice, then filling up with hot coffee. The you pick two combos (I prefer the soup & sammie combo) are good meal options- just boring. Faves? The tomato basil soup & the chicken w/wild rice soup. The egg & cheese on bagel or roll sammie (and the new power one). The roast beef sammie & the one with fresh mozzarella. Panera is a good meal filler but nothin special.",
"Panera has great food in general that I always recommend. This specific location is fairly busy but not too busy. Lots of study groups and the parking lot is a bit full but still a great place to eat.",
"I wasn't going to write a review on Panera, because well, it's Panera. This location is always easy to get to and has ample parking which is tough in South Tampa. The service has always been fast and friendly and I love the seasonal menu items that each Panera offers. They also have a lot of healthier options. Skip all the bread though. This is my go to place for a quick, healthy meal.",
"Great breakfast.... love the power sandwich and fresh coffee, my new lunch favorite the Turkey BLT was not to like about avocado and bacon!! Add a nice spacious parking and outdoor seating perfect for Sunday morning."
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"Finally! An entire restaurant dedicated to Thai food on the West Side!!!! \n\nThese were my first thoughts. I even waited patiently (maybe impatiently) for it's grand opening. I damn near stalked the place waiting for it to open. So, finally I had time to stop by this weekend with my one and only true love. Here's the run down\"\n\nEnvironment/surroundings/decor: there's a few tapestries on the walls, but nothing spectacular. The walls are white (or some bland/boring shade of it) which isn't typical for a Thai restaurant. It's pretty small. I'm guessing 20 tables, maybe? Probably less. It's pretty cramped, as they have clearly attempted to make the best of a small space. In addition, there are tables DIRECTLY in front of the door when you walk in. A huge turn off for me personally, especially in the frigid cold of January. \n\nService: decent. We were there on a Saturday afternoon when it was fairly busy and we still received refills and our food came out lightning fast, which leads me to what you really want to know about. \n\nFood: mediocre, at best. Do yourself a favor and skip the appetizer soup. It's quite offensive smelling and tastes even worse. I ordered the yellow curry with chicken, a classic in Thai cuisine. I was not impressed, nor was I appauled. The base was as thin as water and tasted like the ever popular coconut lime soup that is popular in many Thai places. I ordered it medium, and the spice was perfect. My partner ordered a noodle dish, the name has escaped me. However, she ordered it hot and WOW did she ever get what she asked for. It was ridiculously hot!!! As a side note, it appearsed and tasted as if the spice used to light her mouth on fire was crushed red pepper. Strange.\n\nOverall: decent. I'll go back and give it one more chance. The true test will be the pad thai.",
"I had been really excited to be getting a Thai restaurant again in Avon.\n\nMy first experience with this new restaurant was a huge disappointment. I stopped by and placed a to go order the day after they opened.\n\nI was surprised that they did not include (or have available) a small bowl of soup to go with the meal. The only option was to purchase a full order of soup at $9.50.\n\nSpring rolls were also not included. Instead, a side salad was offered. This is a Thai restaurant isn't it?\n\nAfter waiting 30 minutes, my order was ready. I could have overlooked some of the other shortcomings if only the food was good.\n\nI ordered Chicken Kao Pad medium spicy. It was disappointingly bland with very little heat and a noticeable lack of salt. The chicken tasted as if it were just added at the end rather than cooked with the dish.\n\nService was very slow, prices were high and the food was bland. Even the menu was a mess and very disorganized. \n\nI may wait a while for them to work out any issues and try again but not highly likely.",
"Worst place ever. I asked server if she knew of or can call a taxi so i can get back to hotel. She said ok and a few mins later a guy walked up no uniform, no name tag. No intro and he said \"YOU ORDER A CAB?\" so i thought it was cab drvr. (mgr brent) He said \"we dont do that\" \"who do you think you are and what makes u think that you can ask for a cab?\" \"Did u pay yet?. You need to pay and get out right now before i call the cops and have u kicked out. Do you understand what im saying?\"seems that he thought because i had brown skin that i was a stupid foreigner. I asked to speak to owner and was denied. Ive never been so humiliated in my life and cannot believe i was treated this way.I then walked outside in cold and down the street to applebees where they were more than happy to call a taxi for me. Thankyou applebees in Avon.",
"This is an excellent Thai restaurant. The food is very good.\n\nI should note that the wait staff is still learning the ropes, as service can be a bit flaky at times. However, they make up for any shortcomings with their friendliness and great food.",
"Took the family to Thai Lanna for an early dinner. The service was quick and attentive and the food was very good. I ordered Massaman Curry with Chicken and asked for it Hot. I loved it. Wasn't too hot for me but I like spicy food. I'll be going back for more.",
"Gave the restaurant another try. Had the garlic chicken and the taste was good this time; however the portion was all of about 4 ounces. For $9.50, that's pretty pricey. Added spring rolls for $6.50. The menu I had said spring roll was included but they told me that they had changed that. \n\nWas disappointed again in the overall experience and left wanting more of the garlic chicken.",
"Like the other reviewers I looked forward to the opening. My experience with the lunch specials was anticlimactic at best. The items offered on the menu with your entree were no longer available and in it's place was an uninspired watery onion soup. The entree itself was also not exeptional. I am a big supporter of independant restaurants but I can't defend mediocrity. Please get another Cook and start over cause this area needs the variety.",
"Lunch features lots of choice for $6.50. I had the \"Thai chicken noodle soup\" spicy, it was well prepared and very flavorful. I'm going back again to try more dishes.",
"I was excited to try Thai Lanna but came away disappointed. \n\nMy girlfriend and I experienced atrocious service on a moderately busy Saturday night. It appeared as though they were very understaffed. I only saw three people working the front part including two servers and the manager. We were sat down and brought water and then had to wait fifteen minutes before our orders were taken. Several times the servers would walk right by us without stopping to take our orders. When our orders were finally taken after the manager noticed us becoming visibly frustrated he told me twice not to order what I was going to order and then recommended something. This was infuriating. Both times he said that other customers had complained about the dish and that I shouldn't order it. If other people don't like it and you are going to tell me to not order it why is it even on the menu? I ended up finally ordering what he told me but that was because I wanted to get my food sometime that night. \n\nOur orders were also messed up when they were brought out. We almost received something we did not order and they gave me a Diet Coke instead of a Coke Zero. They also brought my girlfriend's dish to the wrong table. It took 30 minutes for our orders to finally arrive. Our water glasses remained empty for large portions of time as well.\n\nThe food was the only redeeming part of this restaurant. I got a spring roll which was crisp and good. The #28 (I think) which the manager recommended ended up being good but not quite what I wanted. My girlfriend enjoyed her Pad Prae Wan and said it was one of the better ones she had had.\n\nThey may have been having a bad night because we saw several other customers waiting for long periods of time and go up to complain. I would give it one more chance because of the quality of the food and it being the only Thai restaurant in Avon but I do not plan on going back anytime soon",
"My girlfriend and I stopped at Thai Lanna on the way to the airport. We definitely know good Thai from many experiences in San Diego. We ordered the pad Thai, panang curry and the drunken noodles with the spring rooks for an appetizer. It was a perfect amount of food for four people. The group favorite was the curry, but all dishes were a hit. I have had better pad Thai for sure, but my dad/step mom who are Thai food rookies loved their experience!"
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"Went there for opening night. Everything was perfect. We had the escargot, lamb, gnocchi, and onion soup. All of the food was great, but the lamb with pomegranate marinade was to die for. A welcome addition to fishtown.",
"I am so thrilled to be writing this review. At long last this little stretch of Frankford Ave has a new neighborhood gem to welcome. The chef-owners here really put themselves into their restaurant and their food (and practically built the place from scratch - amazing) and I agree with a previous poster that I truly hope the neighborhood gets behind this spot and does what they do best - support independent, talented Philadelphia chefs and small businesses. \n\nPhilly has a serious lack of accessible, affordable, quality French bistro fare. French cuisine is so wonderful, but too often out of reach. The Pickled Heron fills this gap admirably. Starting with the bread and (homemade) butter through to the amazing skate wing (something else you rarely see in these parts) our meal was delicious, special, and relaxed - all the best things about bistro cooking.",
"A great addition to the Frankford Arts Corridor, this much anticipated restaurant did not disappoint. The food, ambiance and service were impeccable and we can't wait to go back!",
"A graceful balance of ease and elegance, The Pickled Heron serves delicious and satisfying locally-sourced food in a lovely atmosphere. Everything I had was fantastic, but you know what surprised me the most? The spinach salad with flatbread, which was superbly fresh and flavorful. The handmade bread and butter were also exceptional. I left full, happy, and eager to return again!",
"Wow - I had to be the dissenter among these 5 star accolades; however the experience friends and I had last night was disappointing. I was ready to love this place based on the reviews that I read. The first hiccup was our missing reservation - whoever took the call never bothered to put it in the book. Not a huge problem as there was only 1 table with customers when we arrived. That said, our server seemed to have 'issue' with the perceived lack of a reservation. Really - your place is empty - get over it.\n\nIn general the food was very good. I had the foie gras bread pudding which was excellent. Mussels were okay but needed more sauce, but another in our party had the escargot which were a major disappointment. The snails were so horribly overcooked that they were inedible and the sauce had no flavor. They were sent back to the kitchen with a request to replace with the foie gras. She received barely an apology from the chef or the server for poorly cooked food. Two in our party had the lamb sirloin which they said was very tasty but cold. Two others had the skate wing - tasty but I've had better. And again not hot enough with one order sitting on top of cold mushrooms. The sweet potato gnocchi were fabulous and the only dish that arrived piping hot. We nicely mentioned the cold items to our server - she made a brief apology about issues in the kitchen. \n\nWith all that you'd have thought at least they would have taken the escargot off the bill or sent a dessert out, but no. They 'kindly' only charged my friend for the cost of the escargot and not the foie gras. Are you kidding me????? With the wealth of excellent restaurants in the area we won't be in a hurry to return to place where customer service and satisfaction do not seem to be a priority.",
"I went to the Pickled Heron last night with a friend to celebrate our mutual birthdays. I've been eagerly waiting for the arrival of this new restaurant in our neighborhood, and it did not disappoint! We ordered a number of items on the menu and every bite of every one was delicious! Especially loved the beef borgognone and the escargot. Service was attentive, pleasant and unobtrusive. Our waitress even brought me a complimentary glass of house wine (my friend doesn't drink so I didn't bring a bottle). \nThe atmosphere is cozy (and I don't mean that as a nice way to say too small) and elegant at the same time. Great addition to Fishtown and worth a trip to the neighborhood for anyone who lives elsewhere. Highly recommneded!",
"Had a great brunch Sunday morning. Fantastic eggs Benedict with house made mortadella and English muffin. Bring your own vodka, the bloody Mary mix is tasty.",
"Went into the night really looking forward to the dinner as my bride and I have heard great things about this recently opened restaurant. We found the PH to be warm and inviting with a touch of rustic flair. Service was efficient and engaging to my level of preference. We appreciated the table side visit from the cute chef ( the girl ! ). The food was outstanding - had to mentally ask myself how inappropriate it would be been to lick the plate - it was that good. Glad we got in early as this one looks to be a winner. Will certainly be back.",
"I cannot possibly say enough good things about the Pickled Heron to fully do it justice. We have had dinner here twice and, each time, the meal was the highlight of our week. The restaurant has been very busy each time we were there, but I imagine it would be slightly easier to get in for a later dinner (after 9pm or so). On our last visit, we were lucky enough to try the head cheese as part of that night's charcuterie plate (along with fois gras & duck confit) which was crispy and delicious. We also ordered a few small plates. I had previously tried the onion soup gratinee and would gladly have ordered it again, but another member of my party beat me to it. Luckily, I got to try the moule frites instead, which were some of the best I've ever eaten. For my entree, I ordered the scallops which cut like butter, yet had an amazing sear. The rest of my party had the Lamb Sirloin and the Black Bass (that nights special), both of which were fantastic. After sharing some deserts (yum!) and finishing off our wine (love the BYOB) we left, discussing how good our meals were and how soon we can make it back to the Pickled Heron.",
"Wow is all I have to say. This place blew my mind with its great care and attention to detail. It is the definition of classy without pretension. My date and I wanted to try as much on the menu as possible, and we did!\n\nThe staff was friendly, attentive, and not overbearing. We forgot our wine, and they very quietly poured us a couple glasses from their own stock. The bread and homemade butter to start wet my bill. Then came the mussels... oh my the mussels! I honestly have never had them prepared better. They melted in my mouth, just enough sauce, and the flavor was incredible.\n\nWe had plate after plate of fantastic dishes. The highlight for me was the lamb. It was prepared just rare enough. The last time I tasted lamb so fresh, was when I ate a freshly slaughtered one. No lie... For me, a good peice of lamb is better than any cow steak.\n\nWe finished with dessert that was just enough to fill my giant belly. The right amount of sweetness combined with bitter rich dark chocolate.\n\nThis meal was filled with multiple foodgasms."
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"The many good Japanese restaurants in Indianapolis set such a high standard, one goes to these places with high expectations. So compared to the average Japanese/sushi place in town, this is average, but it's good. \n\nThe first thing you notice is the huge fish pond in front, with the HUMONGOUS over-grown goldfish (some are white, some multi-colored). Those things have to be 20 to 30 pounders. Holy mackeral, those things alone are worth a trip to see.\n\nThe dining area is large. There are 10 hibachi grills (teppanyaki), plus plenty more tables-for-4 and tables-for-6. The sushi bar is pretty long too.\n\nI had the \"chirashi\" which is eseentially a sashimi sampler served over rice. I like this dish, because it's a bit cheaper per piece of fish than if you ordered the same thing done up artistically as sashimi or nigiri. Less labor-intensive to make, I suppose.\n\nMine was very fresh, no fishy smell, and the fish had a very smooth consistency.\n\nThe ambience/decor is nice but not real fancy, not elegant. Suitable to go dressed up, but also suitable for casual dress.\n\nPrices are in line with what they deliver.\n\nTheir location is kind of hard to find if you don't know where you're going. They are in Castleton, on the North side of East 82nd street, between Center Run Road and Castleton Square proper. They are located a few hundred feet North of Denny's, in a long building that runs North/South. The entrance is on the East side of that building.\n\nIf you're heading West on 82nd, turn right (North) into that little out-mall immediately before you get to Denny's, or turn into Denny's parking area. If you head straight for the front door of Dollar Tree, then Sapporo will be on your left, in the middle of that long North/South building.\n\nIf you accidentally turn into Castleton Square, you have to come back out to 82nd Street, and head EAST, and start over as below. From Castleton Square's parking lot, you can see the back door to Sapporo, and there's a big Sapporo sign on the back of their building.\n\nIf you're heading East on 82nd Street, turn left (North) onto Center Run Road. Turn left (West) at the first light (you'll see Subway on the corner.) Keep going until you're even with Dollar Tree's front door, then turn left (South) at Dollar Tree. Then you'll see Sapporo on your right, in the middle of that long building which runs North/South.",
"This was my first trip to Sapporo and I'm planning on going back, so that's a good sign! \n\nOur hibachi chef was really funny and entertaining. He did a great job on a crazy night with all of the seats filled.\n\nThe food was great aside from the menu not having a vegetarian hibachi option. I went with the chicken, as that's about the only meat I can stomach. I'd prefer going back on a less-crowded night and asking them about just giving me a huge portion of vegetables and bean sprouts. :)\n\nTheir salad dressing is phenomenal and the soup was rather good as well. The prices were a tad high, I thought, until I saw the amount of food. You really do get a ton so I guess that justifies the price!",
"Best hibachi/teppanyaki in town, and much cheaper than the de facto Bennihana. Chef table-side performance is good. Food is very good. Sushi is excellent. Drink menu is decent. Service is good, although can be a bit intermittent. The only downside is the ventilation system need cleaned since the whole place smells like stir fry oil, including you by the end of the meal. Better than other hibachi/teppanyaki restaurants in town (e.g. Kazan).",
"I love Sapporo! We always sit at the Hibachi tables...and I always order the same thing (Hibachi steak and shrimp) so I cannot comment on the other food. However, I love the decor and staff...and I absolutely LOVE the fried rice. My kids love going there because of the \"cooking show\" performed at your table...and the huge coy pond full of massive fish.\nIn my opinion, Sapporo is the best Japanese steakhouse around. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that sometimes the service can be a little slow, especially on the weekends when it's really busy.",
"5 Stars for table top cooking - 3 star sushi place.\n\nMy family loves this place as do those of a number of co-workers. The sushi is OK - once it was great.\n\nBut for hibachi dining skip Benihana and come here. The chefs are great fun - the food is consistent. The sauces are coveted by the family - we buy carry out sauces for our own cooking at home.\n\nFor some reason my parents - (older) do not like this place = have not figured out why. The kids are crazy about it.",
"I have never been a fan of Japanese steak house place. We usually go to this place only for sushi and Japanese/Chinese meal. Their sushi is fresh and reasonably priced. They can be a little bit more creative with their sushi creation. Their lunch and dinner menu is pretty standard, but it tastes pretty good. If you go there before 2 PM, you can order their lunch sushi or other lunch menu for $10 and under. I love their sticky rice and chicken katsu or katsu don (although I can make this by myself at home). The kids menu is available, some of them come with french fries (what?). My children always enjoy the fish pond in the middle of dining area. It is fun for the family to go there.",
"We have only ever gotten sushi here, not hibachi. The sushi is really tasty and fresh, and the \"volcano\" drink for two is pure tiki kitsch heaven! (complete with flaming volcano!) The decor is a little older feeling compared to some of the sleek new sushi places, but as one of the other reviewers mentioned, there is a pond inside that has a fountain and HUGE goldfish! I really like the pond and the fountain; it is fun to watch the fish while you are eating! (Eating... fish... whoops) \n\nThe staff are also very friendly, and the sushi rolls are fairly creative compared to the standard rolls you find at a lot of other places. If you are looking for an upscale, trendy sushi place, this is not it. But if you are looking for a fun place to get great sushi at a reasonable price and non-pretentious atmosphere, this is a wonderful place to go.",
"Sadly, Sapporo used to be my hibachi restaurant of choice in Indy, but not anymore. I'm forced to find a new one. \n\nOn our visit this weekend: poor wait staff, SLOOOOOOOW service all around, the chef was either new or didn't know what the heck he was doing (i.e. my partner's salmon was THE LAST item taken off the grill, unacceptable for anyone who knows about cooking meat!!!), and it was not clean. \n\nThe sushi is okay, but I'd go to Sakura if I wanted sushi as a main dish. \n\nOverall, I feel like the quality of the food, service, and chefs here is on a downward spiral. You shouldn't have to pay $75.00 for burned food!!!!",
"First impression - well, underwhelming, minus the two cool ponds full of live koi when you walk in the door. Otherwise, the walls, floors, tables, chairs kiiinda remind me of Old Country Buffet, circa 1999. \n\nOur service was great - servers were very happy, friendly, and attentive. Our hibatchi chef (if that's the correct terminology) was nice, playful (but you could tell it was the same routine over and over). \n\nFood was good. Not overwhelmingly AMAZING good, but good. All entrees come with miso soup and a small salad, then the entrees (I had the teriyaki chicken) come with rice and veggies. \n\nOverall, I'd say it was a 3.5/5. Good food, but don't think it's enough to make me a repeat visitor....think I'll be looking to try some other great Indy Japanese spots.",
"One of the great reasons to come here is because it's a large restaurant. And because of that, you will mostly always find a table! IF you are in indy def. check this place out"
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"Thumbs up for this new spot for good cheap tasty Mexican. Their menu is small and the seating is somewhat limited, but that's fine by me -- good food wins out. I've tried a couple of their overstuffed burritos over the last week (pork and carne asada) and both were great. My wife also loved the tacos. Can't wait to make my way through their entire menu. I'm confident this place will become a takeout staple for me.",
"Amazing, authentic Mexican food at very reasonable prices. We've already tried nearly everything on the menu and it's all VERY good. It's family run and feels just that way - very friendly and attentive. \n\nPlease do try and save room for dessert here - the homemade flan and tres leches are UNBELIEVABLE. \n\nMariachi Grill is BYOB but that's no problem at all as there' a liqueur store right next door!",
"Ths place is so tasty!!! Everything is super reasonably priced and the people are soooo friendly. I went in with my mom, who had been there before with my other sister and loved it, and the woman said \"It's so nice to have you back. Your daughter was in here yesterday for lunch\". She even remembered her name! I was impressed! I will def go back.",
"I may be biased coming from San Francisco and Boston in terms of Mexican food.\nI decided to give the place a shot given the 5 star reviews and the relative new opening of the restaurant. I didn't have high expectations by any means, but I thought it'd be a decent meal.\nFirst thing that shocked me was the prices. It's cheaper than other types of food because it is still Mexican food, but it was on the high end for an order here and take to your seat place.\nThe service was great by all means, the employees were hispanic and very friendly. The kitchen looked fine. Nothing was wrong with the decor.\nI found that the food lacked bang for the buck. For $7 I got two carne asada tacos, a slice of avocado, rice and refried beans. The tacos were on the portion of Taco bell $2 value meal size. The quality much better than Taco Bells, but falls short of other Mexican places as the steak felt extra salty and extra cooked and not juicy enough. My friends got the tamales which was grossly overpriced $9 and my other friend got the Nachos which did not look appealing at all although he said that they were good. My friend who got the tamales said she must have bitten into chicken bouillon cubes that did not finish cooking with the rice. I didn't really have any issues with my food aside from the whole damn, this is it?\nCouple of other things, there was only 1 fork left at the help yourself utensils area and there were like a basket full of spoons. Chips and salsa looked like they were free, again a help yourself, but was not very clear.\nI won't come back. I am not sure where the five starrers have been in terms of Mexican, but this place is nice and quaint and all, just not enough to make it a repeat.\nAgain, nothing wrong with the service and the employees, food was mediocre at best and more expensive than I'd imagine for what I/my group got. I would recommend that you come and see for yourself, it just wasn't for me.",
"I concur w/ some of the other reviews noting relatively high prices for tacos + burritos, etc. This is a review ONLY for the breakfast burrito. At $4 for the breakfast burrito - it's a really good deal + when you get the burrito you'll be overwhelmed - in a good way. It's a good 1.25 to 2.00 pound burrito filled with egg, shredded cheese, and bits of chorizo (if you choose the chorizo). Warm, tasty, flavorful. Cheese not too melted, with almost the consistency of shredded potatoes. Also - choice of mild or picante salsa. Despite admonitions from the waitress that it was really spicy, it was not too hot. \n\nSuper friendly staff + offered free samples of tres-leches cake and flan on my first visit. Flan was so-so, but tres-leches was delightful. Free coffee too - but I'd say skip the lukewarm, very weak java + head elsewhere for your morning cup of joe. If you're looking for a good hearty egg burrito breakfast though, you can't go wrong at Mexican Mariachi.",
"I read the prior reviews but I didn't find the prices too high. Chips and salsa are complimentary (you serve them yourself, so it seems to be unlimited). It's $6 for a large quesadilla with rice and refried beans - for me, that was enough food to take half of it home for a second meal! Before ordering, I asked the guy behind the counter if he thought it was enough for one meal or if I should order something else too (I was picturing a Taco Bell sized quesadilla), and he said he thought it would be enough. I appreciate honesty and their friendly hospitality. This was bigger than I was expecting and very tasty, served with salsa and sour cream. My husband ordered the Carne Asada burrito and enjoyed it.\n\nWe were served free samples of the flan and tres leches. The flan was great - thick and rich - but we both really loved the tres leches. This tres leches is better than that at Mama Mexico in NYC's Upper West Side. The cake is frosted with a whipped cream frosting (not waxy). It's only $2.50 for either, so less that what you usually have to pay for Mexican desserts.\nI didn't look closely but it looked like they also have carrot cake.\n\nI'm from Southern California so I am really happy to find a Mexican restaurant with the flavors I'm used to (on the East Coast, they're usually differently spiced or it's specifically TexMex which is also different). This is just what I was looking for, with the exception of the rice - it was not the typical orange-colored Mexican rice but instead a white rice with corn in it. I found it so-so; if you, like my husband, don't usually care for Mexican rice, you'll be happy about this part of the meal.\n\nWe were really excited to find a family-run hole-in-the-wall Mexican place! It does not have the atmosphere of a fancy date place but it is perfect for poor students on a food-run or who pride themselves on pulling off an inexpensive date. One of the staff painted the nice paintings on the wall. While I was there, a customer asked if she would be willing to sell and she said she hadn't thought of that but sure, why not? So if you like them, feel free to ask.\n\nThey also do take-out, so I recommend it either sit-in or if you want something quick but better than fast food. I hope when they start doing delivery they'll come as far as Princeton!",
"The place is a great addition to the Ewing food scene. The shredded pork burrito is really good. The monthly specials are generally a good addition to the menu. As pointed out in a earlier review, the tacos seem to be the worst deal, but most other items are inexpensive. If you eat there, the meal includes chips and homemade salsa.\n\nThe parking lot is too small and it does not appear to have air conditioning.",
"I love Mexican food. I was excited to try this new place close to home. Very disappointing. Mixed reactions.\n\nStaff super friendly. I got take out very late. They made no complaint that I came in just minutes before closing.\n\nChips good. Salsa ok, lacked spice and seasoning. Guacamole was ok, no salt, no lime, no cilantro, no spark. Avocados were ripe and tasty.\n\nCarne asada burrito was good, not great. Again the resonating thought is... bland.\n\nFlautas (my wife's order) looked and tased like the frozen version. Disappointing. Refried beans and rice were very plain.\n\nTres leches cake was very good. My wife's chocolate cake was grainy in the icing and dry in the cake. Not the best combo.\n\nNot cheap either. Bill was close to 30 bucks. Probably won't be back unless the get Ramsay kitchen nightmare make over.",
"AT LAST! Fantastic addition to the eastern Bucks County-upper Mercer County area, which suffers from a serious dearth of places to get good Mexican food. Is this a true 5-star Mexican place or a place to get Mission style burritos? No. But relative to what is nearby, it is a very, very, very good place. This is very close to I-95, the Trenton Mercer Airport and the site of the old, demolished GM factory. The menu is basic with very good (and real) Mexican staples. My guacamole was made fresh to order and the burrito was big, wrapped in foil and dense. The salsas are OK-to-good and definitely not from a jar. Most of the business appears to be takeout but there are about 6 or 7 tables with chairs. My only complaint is that the tortillas and chips are a little bit greasy but that is fairly normal for authentic Mexican food.",
"Honestly I have mixed feelings about this place. Some dishes are great, others are simply not that exciting. The chicken burrito was very filling but lacked spice/cilantro etc. \n\nI recommend the beef tacos, comes with guac which makes it perfect. Complete with beans and rice. \n\nChips are meh. When choosing salsa, do not be afraid of the labeling, the volcano salsa is perfect even though they consider it to be extremely spicy ---not the case."
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"The new Spruce Rana is a great little shop on the corner of Spruce and 11th. Recently opened, it takes a higher end approach to the classic convenience store / bodega by carrying higher quality items. \n\nThey make pretty good pannini sandwiches, and offer outdoor seating creating a small cafe atmosphere during the warmer weather.",
"This new little deli is a great addition to the neighborhood. They sell various unique snacks and make excellent sandwiches. You can also get quirky things like \"Detox\" or \"Weight Loss\" Teas. And they even sell panko!\n\nTwo gripes:\n1 - Heaven forbid there be more than one person in line. It takes a long time for them to make any sandwich, and if they have to make more than one - count on spending at least 15 minutes waiting.\n2 - Who gave them the right to charge those insane prices!? \n\nI work one block away, but I only go here when really sick of my mainstays.",
"A great lunch place! This deli has a great selection of Boar's Head meats and cheeses. My partner and I eat here entirely way too many lunches probably but it is hard to break loose. We always get the mesquite turkey sandwich on either a Kaiser Roll or Wheat Roll. The sandwiches are prepared as you wait and they are well worth the wait. If the line is long they definitely keep it moving so you are not waiting all day. If you are looking for a great gourmet deli for a quick great sandwich this is the place!",
"Imagine my surprise when I walked in the deli, expecting to get a simple sandwich with quality meat and nice mustard but found instead that I could have a Korean spicy pork wrap!! It was fabulous, and a nice way to sate a daegi bulgogi craving. Really love the cuisine crossover.",
"Rana has a great vegetarian sandwich menu (veggie chicken cheese steak, veggie cuban are 2 of my favorites), for a vegan option the veggie hoagie sans cheese is really good. One of my summer staples. \n\nThey serve La Columbe coffee and have bags of it for sale, good salads, and, wait for it.... VEGAN MARSHMALLOWS! Okay maybe you don't love and miss marshmallows the way I do , but for those like me, it's a real treat.\n\nIt's a bit pricey. That's a one-star deduction.",
"I've tried their tuna melt sandwich. The salad part was exactly how I hate it: tasted very little tuna due to the high content of mayonnaise. I don't remember any vegetables. I believe when I asked if the salad had celery or onion, the friendly lady smiled and mentioned onion powder? The melted cheese was very melted-cheese-like. Tasty.\n\nOn the other hand, their normal salads they have are sooo good. I asked my boyfriend to bring me one when I was working. I happily scarfed down the many hardboiled eggs, bacons, cheeses, tomatoes, chickens and -- oh. Yeah. Cobb Salad.",
"Great deli. They have unique foods and everything is always clean and fresh. Nice outdoor seating and wifi. Owners are very friendly. The only negative is they are expensive on some items.",
"While a box of splenda may cost 5.00 and sit alongside various other vastly overpriced items, Rana is a neighborhood favorite. I love brunch, but on many weekends, nothing beats an egg sandwich from Rana with the New York Times at their outdoor tables. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, you must stop in for a breakfast sandwich. Its the ultimate Sunday morning treat.",
"This place is okay. it is a small market, so not your best bet for buying stuff like sugar and what not. I have heard they have outdoor tables outback, but unfortunately i am always in a hurry when i am here, so i have never been able to enjoy the outdoor seating that i think is outback. If the seating is outback, then you would go through the building and out behind the building to get to it. It would be in the back of the place basically. I would assume that it would not be hard to find. \n\nI checked out their turkey melt one time. it was the tops! Not really, it was okay, i just enjoy saying that phrase, it makes me feel like it is the 1800s again or something along those lines. I did like how they put a decent amount of mayonaisse on it. Although I don't like mayo, i can handle it for some reason, if there is a lot on a sandwich. \n\nThe place has a great selection, i would suggest trying something different when you are here. Lots of stuff that you won't see in too many places or at least places that I tend to go to. I usually got to a lot of the same places, but have been trying to spread my wings a little lately and try out some different. This was a good start.",
"Spruce Rana is a cornerstone of the neighborhood. The tables outside are a regular spot for folks looking to meet up with friends and neighbors, grab a cup of La Colombe (only $1.25 for a \"tall\" I think) and a tasty sandwich (everything from egg & cheese for brekkies to vegetarian chicken cheesesteak), and watch the world go by."
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"The restaurant is beautiful! the owners are very friendly. The foods are very good! Very Highly recommended!!!",
"The restaurant was beautiful and very very clean. Food was amazing and prices were great! Ample parking which is hard to find in south philly.",
"Went there with a group of 8 on a weeknight to check it out. Service was good in my Opinion. The staff was quite attentive to our table. The decor is beautiful , however it does not make up for the mediocre food that was served to us. Our $25 sweet and sour fish soup was mostly bones , so if you don't like picking small bones out of your throat, don't waste your $ on this dish. We also ordered the jumbo walnut shrimp, which wasn't so jumbo to say the least. The only two food I found good were the cold jelly fish and the sizzling beef. However! One of my biggest pet peeve is when an Asian restaurant charges for individual small bowls of rice at $2 a pop. Com' man! What do they expect us to eat the entrees with?",
"Food was ok, service is terrible!!! we order bowl of soup for the table, they bring the soup without small bowls!!! hot tea, they charge $1.50/per person WTH!!! \"mini\" mayonnaise shrimp got too much breading and little sauce!!! The \"reusable\" hot towel is the same towel they have in the bathroom which is also \"reusable\" disgusting!!!",
"So we had some ups and downs with our experience here, and since it's a new place I'll try to be detailed. \n\nWhat we loved: \nThe decor is great, it's got a nice vibe and would be a good date location. \nThe staff were friendly and welcoming \nThe shrimp puffs that they give complimentary were very good\nCrystal Shrimp Dumplings; delicious\nSingapore Noodles- were stellar and super reasonably priced\n\nWhat we didn't like \nFirst, it's BYOB and normally I would love this, it just wasn't advertised as such and doesn't say anywhere on the menu. (FYI the grocery across the street does sell wine now though) \n- The staff still seem to be getting their system down. Food and drink were brought to the wrong tables or dropped at significantly different times. My entree was dropped almost 15 minutes before my fiance's. \n- The menu was a bit confusing. They have a lot of options but there are no descriptions of anything so you are left wondering what is in it or what to expect\n- the Duck Hot pot was extremely disappointing. It had good flavors but was 90% potato and what duck was in the dish was filled with bones. They also upcharge 2$ for a side of rice which is a bit ridiculous \n- The juice options sound fancy, but they literally dropped a plastic container of oj on my table- very out of place with the overall feel of the restaurant\n\n\nOverall, we'll go back. We hope that a lot of these issues will be resolved as they get their feet under them. They've only been open for a week and the menu has potential, some of the other things they need to figure out though.",
"Came here last night with a group of 9 people total. This was my second visit. My first visit was about 3 weeks ago for my cousin birthday and the food tasted fine so decide to come here with my friends last night for dinner. Here's my overall experience based on last night's visit only. \n\nThe food was very pricey and the portion was very small \"individual serving\" as we were told by the owner. I understand we have a large party but it's pretty bad when you have to cut a piece of squid or shrimp in 1/2 just so everyone can have a taste of the dish. We have to keep asking for water refill service definitely need some improvement. We ordered 9 dishes but everyone left hungry, we all ended up going to Chinatown for round 2. We had to picked up buns from the bakery and wings from David's to fill us up.",
"Visually it's a beautiful venue to host an event. Despite the restaurant/venue being new the staff are quite new as well and have not been trained proper serving etiquettes. For this place to be named a premiere venue for events the owner and management are not accommodating at all. Employees were not aware of the schedule and had to wait for the owner/management. The owner prefers Wedding parties and considers it their primary source of event and will only offer Fridays or Sundays for non wedding events. To market that they can accommodate all types of events is a bit misleading and false advertising. They definitely started off on the wrong foot by declining non wedding events on Saturdays, not a way to start a business, you would assume corporate events and birthdays are just as special when trying to give your business exposure. Will definitely not recommend to family, friends or co-workers for this reason.",
"Good service. Complimentary crackers. Lunch special comes with rice and spring roll. It is OK. My shrimp dumplings are pretty good. I will give this place another try",
"Food and service were great. The chicest Asian restaurant I've seen. Will host a party here very soon.",
"I'll try this place again if and when they choose to be Chinese or Vietnamese. There's a shortage of good clean Chinese restaurants in South Philly as most are dark, dingy and dirty. Asian Palace looks good but food is mediocre. The wonton soup was tasteless, the dumplings soggy and the Szecxhuan looked more like Pho, which I do like."
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"It's a great neighbor bar & grill. The daily specials are pretty good too!",
"Im a fan! Great food, awesome wings!!!! The burgers are good if not over cooked make sure you ask for them pink! The staff is friendly! And you cant beat their prices!",
"Some of the best wings....I've eaten in a lot of places but always return to the Stadium. The place is nothing to look at from the street, the decor again is \"sports bar\" but the food speaks for its self, great prices and kid friendly",
"A little run-down and stale/smokey smell...But the burgers make up quite a bit. Food is good.",
"I go here sometimes... It's just a local place with little to almost no drink specials.. I ordered the fish and chips and the batter tasted horrible... The bartender took it back and I ordered nachos... I ordered the half order and it was huge!! Really yummy!\nI will go back since its close to home",
"Wow this place used to be awesome....now just another place with average food and horrible service. Saturday night, hardly a crowd, and 30+ minutes to get our food...so much for date night. Stay away, another Pascoization of a good place.",
"We ate there Sunday for the first and last time. They were having a trivial contest and we felt like we were at a bingo club. I ordered the cod diner and a small Cesar salad. As a side dish I had a baked potato and vegetables. When I took a bite of the vegetables, I almost got sick. They were rancid. The waiter did remove them, but no one from management came out to ask about them and I was never offered any compensation for a ruined meal. I can't remember ever being served such a bad meal. Eat there at your own risk",
"I was introduced to this place when moving up the street. They have the BEST boneless wings period. You must try the parmesan garlic boneless wings. \nAlso the burgers are great as well. My only complaint is the lettuce was Brown and had to toss from a to go order but the burger was great without it. \n\nLastly, it's very loud on Sundays as they have trivia over very loud speakers. Unless you want to participate then that can be obnoxious. I just call and pick up my order now. \n\nTo sum up, this place has great food at a reasonable price. One of my new favorites.",
"This was the worst dining experience I've had in a very long time! We arrived to an almost empty space during lunch hour. It took forever for a waitress to show up to take our order. We must have waited close to an hour to receive our food. One of the employees (the bartender, manager?) came over to refill drinks, I remarked on the time it was taking to get our food. She totally ignored my comment; offered no information nor did she check on the progress in the kitchen. The food was decent, for the most part, when we finally received it but the kicker was the wonderful, long hair I found in my salad. Never again...",
"Ate a lot of food that made my stomach hurt. Went there to cheer on my favorite team play their rivals and I got dirty looks from the local early diners. The food was okay, and it seemed kind of dirty inside but I guess it was charming. Knibb High Football rules!"
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"I read about a new pretzel shop opening up in Des Peres and when I drove by yesterday, I noticed it was open. Who doesn't love soft pretzels? Seriously? They rock! I dropped by today around lunch time and found out they JUST opened this week. Nevertheless, it seemed to be up and running well.\n\nIt's a small shop in a strip mall on the south side of Manchester Rd east of 270. You walk in and you can see the display case full of yummies! The pretzels are a little bit of a different shape than the standard, yet still recognizable. They have many varieties of \"pup\", aka pretzel dogs and brats. Some had cheese, etc. I also saw cinnamon sugar pretzels and pretzel bites, along with the original. I think they might be getting more flavors in the future.\n\nI ordered the pretzel combo that came with 2 pretzels, cheese for dipping, and a large drink. YUMMM. It was fresh and soft!\n\nHere are some quick reasons why I'm giving it 4 stars:\n- Pretzels didn't have too much salt and weren't greasy like other pretzel places\n- Dipping cheese (3 flavors, cheddar, american, or jalapeño) was HOMEMADE; none of that nasty faux cheese substitute here!\n- CHEAP - the combo I mentioned above cost $3.50!\n\nThey also have party trays which look awesome... we should get them for a Yelp event sometime! YUM!\n\nI will definitely be back!",
"These pretzels are making me thirsty! Ok, so I just wanted to quote Seinfeld, but they really did make me thirsty! But in a totally glorious way. The last time I ordered a soft pretzel was at the Duke basketball game with dad a month ago. I entrusted in him the job of bringing me back the perfect little game time treat, and he shows up with some pretzel shaped monstrosity with NO SALT. Um, do you not know me, dad? Your daughter that practically drinks pickle juice from the jar, and salts anything put in front of her? And besides...a pretzel with no salt is no pretzel at all! You might as well toss it in the garbage.\n\nSo this place made me proud, not over-salting, but definitely not skimping either. I ordered the pretzel bites, which were quite plentiful for around 1.50 or so, and 2 orders of the american cheese dipping sauce (white colored and totally homemade), which were like 1.09 a piece. I tried to order 1 cheddar and 1 american (I like variety), but they were out of the cheddar, and the only other option was jalapeno cheese. Yuck! Not my thing. So I also grabbed some yellow mustard to go, which is on the house. \n\nThe regular pretzels come out with several connected to each other, and then are torn off, depending on how many you want. I'm not a big fan of this because they look more like pretzels halves, and not the traditional pretzel shape that I have come to love. They come in traditional and cinnamon sugar flavor. They also have \"pretzel pups\" which are hot dogs and brats, some with cheese and some without, that are wrapped in pretzel buns, kind of like pigs in a blanket. They looked amazing and I would've ordered one of those, if I ate pig. But I don't, so I went with the bites. And I was more than thrilled with them anyway.\n\nI have to say that the price is definitely right at this place, minus the soda, which was 2 dollars, a little pricey when your pretzels made me thirsty! But I can't complain too much considering the whole thing cost me 6 dollars. Also, the cheese sauce cups are large, and the american cheese sauce blew my mind. Seriously the best cheese sauce I have ever had. Take note Bridge Tap House! I'm hopeful that they will soon add new flavors (ok just one...hook me up with a gaaahlic pretzel please!) and maybe a pup or two stuffed with something other than pig for us vegetarians (think cheese or veggies!). I'll definitely be back to find out!",
"Great Prezels; probably at the top of my list! \n\nI just wish that they had a small table or two, to eat there....This is a kind of place you stop by for a snack while out and about (which I was) and I HATE eating in my car...\n\nThey serve fountain and bottled beverages (*Coke products), which is a plus. \nThere is a self-serve condiment bar with ketchup, mustard, spicy mustard and 4 oz cups/lids, which is nice. \n\nI regret not getting a side of cheese, not that the pretzel needed it, but because I love cheese. \n\nI orederd one pretzel with salt and a fountain coke which cost me $3.42 (I believe). \n\nThe cashier thanked me for trying them out, which was a nice touch.",
"tasty and affordable. I noticed this shop down the street and thought i would check it out. the pretzels are as good as any i've ever had and are quite affordable. i got the pretzel pups with cheese and they were like $2.70 inc tax. the cheese sauce is good so far ive had the cheddar and american. the cheddar was kinda soupy (might have just been that batch) and the american is white which threw me off a little. they have two types of mustard spicy and regular. in my opinion they should have more mustard options. pretzels can get kinda boring so sauces can go a long way to keep things interesting.",
"Delicious. The pretzels were salty, but not too salty. Buttery, but not greasy. The cheese sauce was clearly homemade. I had the jalapeno, which was spicy but not overwhelming. I had the two pretzel combo, which had two pretzels, a cheese cup (a PLENTIFUL cheese cup) and a fountain drink for $3.57. That's a lot of delicious food for not a lot of money.\n\nAs a bonus, they were doing to a promo where you spin a Twister board and if it lands on certain spots you win a free pretzel. My spin was a hair shy of the right spot, but they gave it to me anyway. That's way above and beyond what I was expecting. Great customer service!\n\nEveryone there seemed friendly, and the service was very quick.",
"Yum yum yum! \n\nI've heard nothing but good things about Pretzel Boys, so I stopped here during my lunch break to see what all of the fuss was about. \n\nIt's a tiny shop in a strip mall, super close to West County Mall. \n\nI walked in and was immediately greeted with a smile. I took a few minutes to study the menu, and I decided to go with the pretzel bites with jalapeno cheese sauce. \n\nGood choice, Stephanie! *pats self on back* The pretzel bites were soft and chewy, with a good amount of salt on them. So doughy! Love. \n\nThe jalapeno cheese sauce was hot with the tiniest kick (I would have preferred it a little spicier). It paired perfectly with the pretzels. And they definitely give you enough cheese to drown each bite in! \n\nBe sure to spin the little twister mat at the counter to try to win a free pretzel. I'm not sure what color you have to land on to win a free pretzel. It's not clear, and there's no signage to explain. I simply spun the wheel, and the cashier said \"nice try\", and that was pretty much it. Womp womp. Loser! At least she was nice about it. \n\nI would definitely come back for more pretzel bites! I'm dying to try their cinnamon sugar pretzel as well. Unfortunately, I can't get down with a hotdog filled pretzel. There's just something about that that's not right!",
"I love, love, love, love love these pretzels!!!!! I discovered them while driving down manchester on day. The staff was very friendly and nice and the pretzels are out of this world!!!!!!!!!!!",
"Hrm....\n\nThe pretzels were ok, the service was ok, I didn't fall in love with the American cheese sauce. \n\nSometimes cheese sauce can taste a bit....hard to describe. Almost like it wasn't vegetarian. Almost gamy or something. I did not like. Good thing I had also snagged some mustard.\n\nThe pretzels were okay. I prefer a good, fresh one from Target actually. Of all places. \n\nThe fountain Coke was not carbonated enough. That stinks because it's 100% fact that good fountain Coke is practically the best thing ever. \n\nI will probably try it again. I would like to try the jalapeno sauce or the cheddar sauce. \nAlso the pretzel nibs looked good. \n\nI guess the overall underwhelming experience is why the place is called Pretzel Boys and not Pretzel Men. \n\nMmmmmmm....pretzel men.",
"Down a star. \n\nHad the cheddar sauce this time and I hated it as much as I hated the American cheese sauce the first time. I make much better cheddar cheese sauce at home and, while I don't hold places up to my own homemade standards, I do expect it to at least be somewhat enjoyable. Let's face it: at no other time do I prefer mustard over cheese. No. Other. Time. \n\nQuick rundown: \nlackluster service\nmediocre pretzels\nawful cheese sauce\n2 stars \n\nPretzel Boys: hit me up for my cheese sauce recipe. I will sell it to you. It's worth it, I swear.",
"No lengthy review needed. Greatness here. Best pretzels outside of Philly. Great sauces. Cheese was solid. This is a must visit. Good thing I am not from Stl or these would be a regular destroyer of the diet."
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"WOW Cafe was a welcome addition to the dining choices at Louis Armstrong. Before it opened, the food choices in the main food court and concourse D consisted of: Fried Things, Pizza, Fried Things, Soggy Burgers, Smoothies, or More Fried Things. I'm a big fan of smoothies, but they do not a dinner make, so I was pretty excited when WOW opened. It's nothing special - pre-packaged sandwiches and salads - but at least you can get a meal for under 1200 calories. They have a nice selection of wraps and sandwiches; my favorite is the buffalo chicken wrap.\n\nWOW also has the best coffee on the concourse, blowing the crappy Community Coffee stand out of the water. The employees in general seem to be nicer than the other food-stand, as well. There is rarely a line, since WOW is located at the tail-end of the brand new concourse expansion (meaning there's not a ton of traffic down there yet). \n\nAll in all, WOW Café is nothing to write home about... but it's such an improvement over the previous state of affairs that it gets a 3-star rating from me.",
"As the City of New Orleans continues to recover and rebound from the failure of the federal levee system, citizens look forward to improvements. We celebrate when crooked politicians are sent up the river. We party when we see contracts given to qualified business people. And we are overjoyed at positive changes to such important entities as our airport.\n\nOn July 3, I was flying out of town for a short vacation. My fiancée and I were taking in the major improvements in Concourse D. And also the fact there are new businesses to provide food and drink to locals and to visitors alike who are leaving and arriving at our airport.\n\nWe decided to relax and have a cocktail prior to boarding our flight. And there was Wow Café right in the middle of the circular new concourse. \n\nI ordered a vodka on the rocks for each of us. Had no idea I was about to be gouged in a manner that was outrageous and hurtful. Thinking of all the visitors that come to party and have fun and who will be here for the Super Bowl in a few months did not make me feel good. \n\nI received two glasses with one layer of ice and with vodka that did not even cover the ice cubes. It was a swallow of liquor. And the price was just over $20.00 for the smidgen of vodka. That is horrible, un-American, and not the way we treat people in New Orleans. \n\nYes this business has a captured audience at the airport but they lost two customers for the future at the airport and at other locations they do business.\n\nYes, I am still upset as I write this report. I am not as upset for myself at being ripped off as much as I am for my City and the long lasting image that this kind of business projects to our visitors either as they arrive or depart from New Orleans.",
"Waiting to board my flight home at Concourse D, I really need to cheer myself up.\n\nWOW Cafe & Wingery right in the middle of the boarding area under the skylight caught my eyes. Then when I walked closer, I saw a whole fridge through of ice cold beers!!\n\nJumped the long line with people paying for food as I was able to order my beer directly from the bartender.\n\nAbita Turbodog ($5) to end my weekend in New Orleans... as I chugged down my beer in record speed so I don't miss my flight!\n\nBeer is good... I cannot comment on the food!",
"It's convenient if you don't have a lot of time on your hands in Concourse D. \n\nStandard fare for breakfast - eggs and bacon/sausage on french toast or biscuit or in a wrap. They were able to leave out the meat and cheese for me. They had veggie burgers on the menu but those aren't available for breakfast. Breakfast costs around $8 and comes with roasted potatoes that are more like fries.",
"Ordered breakfast before an early flight. We were about 30 min from departure and wanted to order something fast that we could take on the plane. BOY WERE WE WRONG. The food was ok, not disgusting but not good either. DO NOT come here if you don't have about 30-45 min to waste! There was a huge line and I'm sure other ppl were thinking the same thing - quick bite before the flight. Nope, there were several other ppl who's flights were leaving even earlier than ours. At least a handful of folks were visibly upset and worried they'd miss their flights. I believe 2 ppl left w/o their food. Horrible service..don't waste your time, go somewhere else.",
"Go for a drink - forget the food.\n\nI had about an hour to spare before my flight and had a tough decision, go with the good looking restaurants outside the TSA line, or play it safe and get inside the terminal. Well, I played it safe, and paid the price was a lame buffalo wrap, chicken sandwich.\n\nOnce inside the terminal the food choices are minimal. The only positive aspect is that the Wow Café has a bar attached which serves 5 different draft beers, including a good local amber. \n\nI suggest you go for a drink and skip the food.",
"Worst airport food I've had in a while. Absolutely brutal buffalo chicken wrap. Boooooo this place. Go somewhere else dude.",
"They are out of everything including diet soda. The server is gruff and unpolished. The food is all fried and the place is dirty.",
"Awful, greasy heavily breaded chicken tenders with goopy tasteless sauces. Nothing wrong with the Bud Lite from the tap.\n\nWay too expensive, even for an airport-=the 3 pieces of chicken tenders + Bud Lite was $16.16.",
"\"Wingery\" is a stretch for sure. The wings are just deep fried and served with whatever \"flavor\" you select on the side. All drinks are overpriced and beer selection is meh. Bitchy staff, certainly aware they're the only bar on the terminal side of security."
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"I have dined at Fleming's twice since it opened about a year ago.\n\nThe experiences both times were not the best. The food is overpriced and fair at best. I had to send a steak dinner back twice, once for being overcooked and when it was replaced the filet was tough and fatty. This was on my first trip. The second time I visited I was with a larger group and we felt like we were being rushed through the meal. \n\nIt is obvious the kitchen needs some help. The one good thing about it is the bar - the wine selection by the glass is great. The bar is beautiful and has a great selection. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant is exquisite so my suggestion would be to go there for drinks and appetizers in the bar area. If you have the option to pick a steakhouse, definitely try Sullivan's instead.",
"The bar at Fleming's is a classy place to relax after work. There isn't much a of a \"bar scene,\" unless you're a Villanova student looking for a sugar daddy with a Centurion Card. However, the bar has several nooks where you can retire in peace with a chill Grey Goose and tonic.\n\nIn addition to the food from the restaurant, the bar snacks include the delicious Atkins-friendly Portobello Steak Frites (Which are neither steaks nor frites. Discuss!)\n\nIt's quiet and probably has the nicest bar staff on the Main Line. If you work in the area, then this is one of the best places to unwind.",
"I've been to Fleming's quite a few times. The first was out in Los Angeles where I had one of the best steaks I ever experienced. I was estatic when I found out that they were building one a little closer to home. The first time we dined at the one in Radnor was during their Memorable Meal promotion (2 Filets, 2 lobster tails, flemings potato's, sugar snap peas and dessert) for $99. Good deal. The hostess was great and seated us promptly. Our server that night was excellent and the food was just as I remembered it. In all it was a perfect evening. \n\nNow for the bad. After that first experience we had gone back with a few friends for dinner. This time, the experience was much different. Our server kept rushing us to make our decision for dinner, but after we ordered he disappeared. The food wan't bad, but as one diner had said earlier, the filet was a bit on the fatty side. Not what you would expect from an establishment that is pretty much built on preparing steaks. Then, as they were clearing our plates, a server dropped a steak knife down the back of my better halfs dress. Yikes. But accidents happen and it wasn't a huge deal. The bigger issue was our waiter who was just inconsistent, impatient (when ordering) and invisible (when we needed drinks and when we were ready to order dessert). I would love to give them a higher rating, but until the service and the food is up to snuff, a 3 star rating is all they can get for now. I'll take my chances over at Ruth's Chris or Mortons for now.",
"OK. I'm bumping these guys up to 5 stars. Went there on Friday night. Called @ 6:30 and got a reservation for 7:15. Got there and we were promptly seated. Server was there quickly and took our drink order. Bam, drinks are there about a minute later. Nice and strong too :) Then, he broke down the list of specials and we got to placing our order. We both went with the Filet, I got a salad and Flemings potatoes to share. \n\nThe salad came out quick. And it was delicious. Crisp lettuce, sweet candied walnuts and yummy dried cranberrys with some sort of citrus dressing. It was really, really good. So good that the better half (who passed on the salad) ate a good bit of it. She couldn't help herself. Then the steaks came. Cooked to perfection. I got mine Oscar style, that is topped with lump crabmeat which were nice big chunks, with a bernaise sauce. She had a side of madero (sp?) sauce with hers and it was also delish. The Flemings potatos are off the hook. I love em'. Simple dish really, but sometimes those are the best ones. Just potatos, cheese, and some jalapeno peppers sprinkled in then baked in the oven. Yummy dummy. We finished them off, and waited for dessert. I excused myself to the bathroom (1 vodka tonic and 2 iced teas will do that to ya). Now, my birthday was last week. I didn't mention it to anyone. When I got back, our server came over with a hot fudge sundae (my fav) with a candle in it. What a great surprise. Not sure how the figured that part out, the better half denies any involement, but hey I'm not complaining. That, and we had already ordered a chocolate lava cake for dessert. When you go, you absolutely have to order the lava cake. It is sooooo flipping good. \n\nI also have to point out that our server, Andre, was excellent. He was very personable and quick on the draw with service. He definitely made it a great great night for the two of us. It's amazing how just a little common courtesy coupled with a great personality can make all the difference. Could not ask for anything more out of the evening.",
"I've had some damn good steak... \n\nbut this place is so far the best..\n\nBe prepared for a hefty price tag though! Going from NYC to out in PA I was not expecting it!",
"This is one of my favorite places to enjoy PRIME steak in the entire philadelphia area. I have been to Morton's, Ruths Chris, Capital Grille, and Sullivans. However this place i rank right up there with Capital Grille as my two favorites. This place is downright amazing with excellent cuts of beef and a wine bar to die for. My personal favorite with dinner is the Louis Latour Pinot Noir (decent price) with a nice filet. \nThe appetizers are great, and I would highly recommend the bone-in Filet. And the desserts are also great.",
"Good wine? Check.\nGood food? Check.\nFriendly staff? Check.\nGreat ambience? Check.\nExcellent service? Check.\n\nIf you're looking for a great steakhouse, Fleming's is the place to go.\n\nBonus: Complimentary valet parking, and delicious little after-dinner mints at the front door.",
"The food & drink were excellent! We started out at the bar, since they run a 5 for 6 before 7 bar menu (5 cocktails, 5 wines & 5 appetizers for $6 each before 7 pm). I had a white cosmo while my husband had a mojito. We put in for an order of calamari, which came out extremely quickly, and my husband said was fantastic. I decided to partake of the free bar food, the homemade, unbelievably fresh potato chips. Those things are god like - the perfect combo of potato, oil & salt. Once we asked for our check, the bartender rang through to the hostess stand to let them know we were ready for dinner, and a hostess came to get us from the bar to our table.\n\nWe had one of the smaller, two person booths that were near the bar (not on the bar side, however). Eric, our server, greeted us very quickly and got us some water while we reviewed the menu. He did a good job running down the specials of the night (a few bone-in cuts, a black and blue sirloin & a halibut dish) and then left us to simmer in our thoughts. My husband went the prix fixe route (soup/salad + main + dessert) for $37, while I did one of the Light Entrees, which is a smaller portion meat plus a smaller portion side. We started out with wine - my husband went for a glass of Pinot Noir, while I did a the Red Flight of Interest (they offer almost a dozen wine flights - 3 - 2 oz portions, but only all red or all white). The flight actually comes in a pretty \"fruity\" display, to me...it was a wire contraption that all the glasses hung in. I guess it's probably safer than 3 wineglasses on the table. I prefer doing flights when out, since I'd like to try a bit of everything, while my husband would rather do a full glass of something he's pretty sure he'd like. Either way, you have your pick.\n\nOur salads came out pretty quickly. The prix fixe salad was a butter lettuce tropical salad, with a spicy citrus dressing, oranges, pineapple and cherry tomatoes. My husband still can't decide if he liked it; the spicy wasn't crazy hot, but it definitely left you with that capsacin feeling. I did a traditional wedge salad...and it's one of the best I've had in a long time. The lettuce was perfect, the onions were fresh & the blue cheese dressing was the perfect combo of tangy & creamy. I could make a meal out of their wedge, but I stopped early so I'd have room for everything else. With salad came the bread, which was a whole grain baguette with flax that came with two butters, a traditional European butter as well as a mild cajun-esque one.\n\nWe did wait long after finishing our salad before our main courses came out. My husband went with the fish dish on the prix fixe, a broiled salmon with a citrus topping and a small dish of black bean cassoulet. The salmon was huge, well cooked & tasty. The black bean dish was tiny and just okay, so my husband focused mainly on his salmon. It came with a dish of mashed potatoes as well. They weren't the best we've ever had, but not the worst either. They were very potato-y, probably made with russets. I went with the small filet, cooked to a medium-rare with the Fleming's potatoes. The filet was perfectly cooked and well seasoned with salt and pepper (my husband was a bit overwhelmed by the salt, but I liked it). The only complaint I had with it was that it was a bit fattier than I'm used to in a spot, but I couldn't finish the whole portion anyways (and it was still very good). The Fleming's potatoes were out of this world. A bit spicy and oh so creamy, it's another dish you could probably make a meal of. My husband requested more bread during our main courses and we savored for a long time. I'd think about doing the separate meat & potatoes instead of the smaller combo I got just to have a larger portion of potatoes. We also got a serving of asparagus with butter, olive oil, salt & pepper to share. Oh so tender & flavorful, I still only managed to eat two stalks. I think we might have to go back with another couple next time so we can try more sides without feeling like we are throwing away food.\n\nDessert was delish. The prix fixe comes with sauteed pineapple tart with ice cream & caramel, while I went for the good old standby of chocolate lava cake. It was one of the best made ones I've had - perfectly cake-y on the outside and flowing in the middle, with ice cream on top. Right at dessert delivery our waiter brought a little box of chocolates with a candle on it for my birthday.\n\nThe service was good, with a few flares. The bartender took a bit longer than normal to greet us, they forgot my potatoes when they brought out the main courses & my lava cake came without the pistachios. Not a big deal for me.\n\nI think this place is really good. I like the dark mood, the good service & the great food. Dinner for two (two drinks, an appetizer, two glasses of wine, two salads, two main entrees, three sides & two desserts) was $135 before tax & tip. Yum (and not horribly pricey)!",
"My co-worker had her graduation party at Flemings the food was awesome! Great service staff were very friendly and attentive. I would definetely come back!!",
"The food and service were certainly decent, which one would expect at such an establishment . . . particularly for the prices. The killer was the noise. The place was so loud that our group had to yell to one another to communicate. Admittedly, we were contributing to the very problem complained of but little choice. There are so many great steak houses in the area that it's easy enough to write this place off, which is a shame.\n\nSince I was asked, I'll repeat what I said at the top. The food was decent. . . it was good and tasty and everything that one should expect from a quality steakhouse. All the same, the noise trumped the food."
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"Yet another TC location with the same great food. The best Mexican food in the New Orleans area can be found at Taqueria Corona.",
"This is our go-to restaurant in our neighborhood. Period. We go there when we need a quick bite, and when we have out-of-town guests to have a leisurely meal. The food is always great, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is upbeat and homey. \nDon't miss the fish taco! It's my absolute favorite. My typical order is one of these, an order of rice and beans, and a house margarita. And, after years of eating there, I just tried the flan. WOW! It's so tasty; fresh, creamy and vanilla-y, with the most fabulous caramel sauce. I highly recommend it!",
"Wonderfully fresh, hand-made Mexican served at crazy low prices. The marinated chicken they use if freaking delicious. Love the tongue taco and the fresh pico de gallo. Crispy shrimp flauta smothered in tangy guacamole. The black beans are the best I've ever tasted. Just a great place!",
"Hole in the wall Mexican joint but it has good food and service!\n\nLove the fish tacos & margaritas!",
"The cebollitas alone will always keep me loyal to all the TCs in town. And their fish tacos are second to none I've had in town. Toss in all the other goodies--chicken taco pizza, California burritos, beans and rice, margaritas--and TC tops my list of Mexican restaurants in and around New Orleans.",
"All of their meats are great quality and grilled to perfection. Definitely try the chorizo. California Burritos are gigantic and quite filling. If I want to leave completely stuffed, I'll go for the número tres: chorizo, carne asada and pork tacos, beef flauta, chicken burrito and small house salad (which is also delicious on it's own if you want to go lighter). Even after living in the mecca of Mexican food for 3 years out in California and growing up in NOLA with food options galore, Taqueria Corona is one of my top restaurants to hit when I'm back in town.",
"Really great tacos, fresh salsa, and gigantic burritos; yummy guacamole and delicious beans. I don't drink margaritas, but have it on good authority that they rock.",
"This place rocks! I was craving some authentic tasting Mexican food, arrived for lunch, and even though it was busy service was still very good and attentive. I ordered the \"numero uno y medio\" which comes with one taco of your choice (I chose carne asada), one burrito of your choice (I chose bean) and one flauta (you have to try the shrimp). Servings were VERY plentiful. Please skip places like Serrano's or Nacho Mama's..the food doesn't hold a candle to TC!",
"When I want good Mexican food, I prefer to go to Taqueria Corona. Normally I order the número uno to get the giant chicken burrito. After eating the burrito, beans and rice, along with chips and salsa, the chicken taco and beef flauta which comes with the número uno sometimes come home in a to-go box as the meal is often more than I can eat in one sitting. This time I decided to try something different and I ordered a beef taco and a fish taco. I had heard about the fish taco and it lived up to its billing. Wonderful! I'll remember it the next time I stop in for dinner. I always enjoy my meals here. The atmosphere is down to earth, a decent selection of Mexican beer, the service is good, and you can watch them cook your order. Can't ask for much more in a local restaurant.",
"Taqueria Corona is a wonderfully consistent and reasonably priced little chain of authentic Mexican restaurants (not Tex-Mex). I have been to all three location over the years and each time the food is delicious and almost exactly the same level of yumminess.\n\nI love the cebollitos, the tacos, and if you are really hungry the California burritos are HUGE!! The Combo platters are more food than I can consume so I usually just order a la carte. There are vegetarian options, too."
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"The classic Halal Guys awesomeness is now available in NOLA. Was lucky enough to catch the soft opening when they were offering a free sandwich or platter to hook us! \n\nIf you've had the NYC version, this hits home. The flavors are rich and what you'd expect from Halal Guys. The portion sizes are the same (frankly they were slightly larger for the soft opening). \n\nOne difference is that this is a brick and mortar location. Expect long lines at lunch that wrap around the building outdoors.\n\nThe latest on the Halal Guys move to NOLA here:\nhttp://www.nola.com/dining/index.ssf/2016/04/halal_guys_new_orleans.html",
"Had the combo platter and baclava and it was delicious I truly enjoyed the experience of every taste. The staff and management was truly awesome and amazing!!! This was Grand Opening Day so everything was shaking and hopping!!!! I am definitely looking forward to another visit really soon!!!!!!! Truly a healthy and delicious experience!!!!",
"I was pretty excited when I saw that we were getting a Halal Guys franchise in NOLA. I eat at the one on 6th and 53rd whenever I am in NYC - I was actually just there so I have a good basis for comparison. If you've ever been to the ones in NYC, you will not be disappointed. Tastes just like it does in NYC!\n\nThis location offers the same simple menu - either a sandwich (on pita) or a bowl with your choice of chicken, gyro or falafel or a combo. They also have hummus, baba ganoush and fries. You can have them put the white sauce and/or hot sauce on your meal, but I highly recommend that you ask for the packets and add as needed. Especially the hot sauce. It is HOT and I am not a wimp when it comes to spicy food.\n\nService was quick and friendly. The eating area was spacious and they were blasting the AC. A great first day experience - these guys are gonna kill it here in NOLA!",
"Now look, I have literally been to almost every Lebanese, middle-eastern restaurant in New Orleans, and I can tell you that The Halal Guys is leagues below the quality, and taste. It's 10 dollars for a platter of minute rice, (gyro meat, falafel, or chicken), and some iceberg lettuce and diced tomatoes! At least make a salad with lemon olive oil and some olives. The food just tastes poor and just really bad. Now, the only reason I'm giving this business a 3 star rating, is because the customer service, cleanliness, friendliness, and location is exceptional. If you want good Lebanese style food, then go to Lebanon's Cafe, or Byblo's. If you want a cool place to go with a group of friends, then this could be an okay option.",
"I'm from NY so grew up on the halal guys combo platter (extra white, extra hot sauce!). Unfortunately this place doesn't do the ny carts justice. They don't serve lamb, the meat flavor is only so-so and the hot sauce isn't as hot. Personally, I'll be waiting until I'm back in NY before coming back here for my combo cravings.",
"This was my second newly opened place to visit this weekend and more disappointing in many ways. Because it's a reasonably well known chain, expectations are higher but I thought the pita was a bit dry, and chicken had little flavour. We wanted to order hummus as well but they were out. \n\nWe ate in one of their NY (2nd & 14th St.) locations three weeks ago and the falafel was by far the best I've ever had; creamy, smooth and full of flavour. At the end, a staff member beamed with pride as we told him how much we'd enjoyed it...it was like he was nodding saying 'damn right I know this stuff is good'. We didn't have that experience on St. Charles. It was fine but too dry and not nearly as good.\n\nSorry Cleo's, we shouldn't have cheated on you. You'll still be our downtown jam for Middle Eastern grub!",
"Was so excited for this opening that I ran down to St. Charles to get my first combo plate. Coming in with high expectations were a little bit of a let down once I got my plate. The beef has great flavor but is very greasy and I didnt like how chopped up it was. The chicken was the star, the chicken was so moist and flavorful it was the star of the show. The famed \"white sauce\" is a little underwhelming though the hot sauce is exceptional, dont overdue it. The pita and saffron rice are excellent. I wish they had the lamb but it may be coming soon I hope. Overall I would be back for the chicken gyro and combo plate, I am staying away from the beef and trying the hummus and other dips when I go back they were out when I went. Ali Baba has a better gyro and white sauce but Halal Guys is still a work in progress.",
"I seriously can't say enough about this restaurant. I go every time I am in New York without fail and for years that was the only way to get my fix. When I found out Halal guys was coming to NOLA, I was ridiculously excited. I went and my very high New York standards were met! I see no difference between this restaurant and the carts in New York. I have gone twice and both times the food and service were on point. Thank you for opening in Nola and see y'all soon!",
"It's about time we got a Halal Guys. When I studied in New York, they were a staple for me. This brick and mortar location wax nostalgic about my times at 53rd & 6th Avenue. Same great food right here in New Orleans! The white sauce is great. The red sauce is amazing. It's like the ying and yang in perfect harmony.",
"Disclaimer - take out only review\n\nA new franchise spreads its wings in New Orleans. This one is based on the NYC street cart turned success story that is Halal Guys and is now bringing their simple Mediterranean menu to the CBD. The location is kind of annoying for a non-CBD worker - tucked right next to Place St. Charles on a corner but without any means of parking. I stopped by and picked up an order for my wife and I - large combo platter for me and gyro sandwich for her. The sandwich was large for the size and - judging by the fact that it was 80% gone in the space of a 10 minute car ride - tasted right. Same for the regular platter - which I could not finish even though a little too much space was occupied by iceberg lettuce. The meat itself was very good although it was the rice that impressed me most, a tumeric/cumic yellow that is delicious. However the star of the show were the sauces - both the white and fiery red sauce (use with caution) really brought out the flavors of the chicken in particular. I would have liked more red so get some to-go packets if you are taking out like me. Overall I am pleased and enjoy this addition to the fast-casual dining scene - hopefully we get the promised uptown location soon as parking woes will make this location a rare treat."
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"We ordered takeout from here. It was pretty typical Chinese take out food. We ordered the General Tso's, Sesame chicken, and some wonton soup. All were pretty decent. The inside of the restaurant is actually pretty nice and they have a seating area if you want to dine in unlike many of the other nearby Chinese places. The location is super convenient for those of us in the nearby neighborhoods so we were excited to see this place open up. This will likely become our new go to place for quick Chinese food.",
"I have to agree with Ariel, it's typical Chinese takeout. Dishes are hit or miss. But it is new and it is clean, which is more than I can say for some of the others. I hope they keep it that way. I ordered their shrimp egg roll which was very good, and I ordered the dieters shrimp and vegetables with the sauce on the side. It was very good, cooked properly and not too much of only one vegetable. My better half ordered the beef and scallops and the sweet and sour pork, I didn't care for the scallops (and normally I love scallops) but the dish itself was good. With the sweet & sour pork, I found the pieces of pork to be too small. The house fried rice was decent, I'm a greasy rice fan and this was pretty dry but it had lots of chicken, vegetables, shrimp, etc. My daughter ordered Kung Pao Chicken, a bit heavy on the peppers and again, I think the pieces of chicken were too small. We ordered steamed dumplings, seafood soup, fried chicken wings and wonton soup, all good - not great. Not enough issue to keep us from ordering again for sure. People were nice, place is clean, food was decent. Will order from here again. Thanks Bamboo!",
"So this was our third time trying Bamboo and we have not been disappointed yet. We have had the lemon chicken (my husband enjoyed it and it wasn't overly sweet like so many others), bourbon chicken was good but not amazing, beef and broccoli was delicious, chicken lo mein (photo) tender and flavorful and pepper steak with onions - very tasty (photo). What I love is that the food tastes fresh and always well seasoned. I'm not a fan of the egg rolls because they are very greasy. Try the spring rolls instead, you won't be disappointed. The fried rice is also a bit dry for my taste. The crab Rangoon is also a little too sweet but you get a lot of filling and they're nice and crispy. \n\nI didn't give 5 stars because of the dry rice, greasy egg roll and too sweet crab filling. I would however recommend this place because we have enjoyed just about everything we've had here.",
"I have been coming here once or twice a week since they opened and I have to say I havent tried a bad thing on the menu. I normally order the chicken with broccoli its always good.. and their sugar rolls... deffinatly my favorite place to get those. I would highly recomend!",
"Best Chinese food I've had in Greenwood, and we've tried ALOT of Chinese restaurants!! Everything was hot and fresh and delicious!!",
"LOVED it! Take-out or nice dine-in ambience. Friendly staff and the food was delicious!",
"Tried this place for lunch today and it was great! We love Chinese food and have probably tried every place in Greenwood trying to find our favorite. I generally base my ranking off the crab Rangoon and would give theirs five stars - it's the kind that looks like a triangle where the wonton wrapper is folded in half for maximum creamy crabby goodness stuffed inside. Perfection! I had the szechuan jumbo shrimp and fried race and My husband has the general tso's chicken - both were solid. The shrimp in mine were huge, and his chicken was fried to a nice crisp - I preferred his more than mine. Not as spicy as we were thinking it'd be, but definitely had a nice flavor. The fried rice was decent and the egg rolls were pretty standard. We'll for sure be back again since they're so close to us. Hoping they'll do delivery sometime in the future so it's even easier to consume this deliciousness :)",
"The crab rangoons and spring rolls are amazing!! This was my first time getting anything from Bamboo and I know I'll be going back. I'm not giving them 5 stars because the spring rolls (even though they were delicious) were pretty greasy and it took a little long to get everything out when I was the only person in the restaurant. Besides those two hiccups, I'd say it's a great place to eat at.",
"Love this place. Food is so good & the Crab Rangoon is the best I've had. It's a very clean restaurant, you can dine in or do carry out. We always do carry out & they get the order correct every time.",
"The service was great but the food was mediocre. The egg roll was hot but did have mostly cabbage but it was tasty.I ordered the sesame chicken because I like it when it is sweet and not spicy. The chicken itself was a little over cooked but the sauce had pretty good flavor. The fried rice was very bland probably some of the worst fried rice I have ever had. The best part of the meal was the egg drop soup which was spot on. I will most likely not eat at bamboo again. I also recommend you do take out if you do go because they do not have fountain drinks they offer bottled drinks only."
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"I had lunch there today for work:\n\nPresentation\n(a) its very much like chipotle assembly line style. the people behind the counter are very friendly and talk crazy fast. it is a bit intimidating, but you get standard options pork/beans/chicken/steak, black/pinto, mild/medium/hot salsa, enchilada style, salad sides\n(b) the place seems very clean, wall decorations are adequate to look at if you run out of conversation, but its pretty cookie-cutter.\n(c) the bathroom has this crazy dyson hand dryer which is very star trek like.\n\nFood\n(a) got the barbacoa burrito (award winning according to the menu)\n(b) the burrito tasted awesome but was very sweet.\n(c) the medium salsa is quite mild. \n(d) there is an awesome array of fountain sodas: diet coke, coke zero, caffeine free coke, VANILLA coke, lemonade, FANTA, dr. pepper, diet dr. pepper, iced tea. \n(e) they have a daily special for each day, fish tacos on Saturday seem interesting. the specials are only available on that day, which kind of makes them more special. \n\nValue\n(a) 11 dollars for burrito and soda, probably around 1800 calories. so calorie/$ ratio is okay, but overal i thought it was a little expensive, probably more like a 9dollar place in my book. they do have rewards card where every 10th meal is free. \n\n\nPS, the website lists West Franklin road, this is actually in the Best Buy Complex by the mall. Google places West Franklin address about a mile down the road at the fred mayer complex.",
"Cafe Rio... Boise, Idaho.\nThe food is OK, the price quite bit high, I did order a Beef Burrito for $6.95 (which you can have it less price in Q'doba in must better taste). What surprise me was they ask you if you want cheese on the top, I said yes,,, will guess what they charge $0.95 for that...next time before you said yes make sure ask them first if that's come with the meal you order. Honestly I found out that all those sides in front of your meal you paid for it from $0.50-$0.95 each, depend which one. Anyway I paid $8.37 for a Beef Burrito... Hope the attendant/manager will inform the customer ahead of time that there are extra fees or just post it together with the menus. Remember please don't miss led your customer because they are your jewel. Thank you...",
"I'm obsessed with their Pork Barbacoa salad...$8 and feeds 2 easily. The staff is always super fast and friendly. Soooooo glad they came to Boise!!",
"My girlfriend and I ate at Cafe Rio two weeks ago and the food made both of us sick. Not sure what it was because everything looked ok on the plate but something was definitely not right.\n\nIf you are going to this place expecting a peaceful meal, forget about it. Cafe Rio is very noisy and loud. The staff at the prep counter are constantly yelling and it gets annoying. \n\nAlso, why are there so many tables and chairs in the place. The way they are set up makes the restaurant seem very cluttered. \n\nI understand other people like Cafe Rio but I doubt I will be returning any time soon.",
"I'm thrilled that Cafe Rio opened a place here in Boise. We started eating at Cafe Rio down in St. George, UT and it's nice to have one a little closer.\n\nThe sweet pork salad is delicious, but the sweet pork quesadilla is a nice change of pace. Should I say that I like the sweet pork? I've eaten other menu items and they've all been great, but I always return to the sweet pork.\n\nIt is noisy (concrete floors + lots of people = noise), but the people working there are upbeat and friendly.\n\nStart with the sweet pork salad. I think you'll like it.",
"Dear Cafe Rio,\n\nI hate you.\n\nI'm sorry to put it so bluntly. I thought that maybe I could wrap the bad news up in some trite compliments, but I can't think of any at the moment and I think it's better for both of us if I'm just straight forward with my feelings.\n\nI will say, thought, that I didn't intend to hate you. In fact, I had the best of intentions of loving you. I've been to another Cafe Rio before and vaguely remember liking it. Plus, I brought a kid with me and they gave me a free cheese tortilla thingy that was delicious and warm, and came with a strawberry.\n\n When you came to Boise I was able to more examine you more closely, sans cheese and strawberry distractions. I'm left befuddled and with a few questions that I can't answer. Like, why are you so loud?? Why do you insist on yelling everyone's order and cheering about it? Why are there so many chairs and tables in your establishment? I could barely walk to the self serve soda fountain (where I got real Coke instead of my usual diet to help assuage the headache your volume, overabundance of tables, and cliche south of the boarder decorations caused).\n\nLastly, I have some questions about the food. Again, I'm going to be blunt in saying it's a little overdone. Baja Fresh, Costa Vida, Bajio's and like a hundred other places have the same menu. You don't do it better, just way louder. It wasn't bad....it just wasn't good. Plus, you made me and everyone else in my party sick. I will admit that this incident may have shaded my opinion of you just a bit, but spending a night curled around a toilet might do that to anyone.\n\nI think it's better if we just agree to part ways, permanently.\n\nBest of luck.",
"I'm sorry, but I was not impressed with this place. The tacos I ordered had so much surplus \"juice\" that the tortillas were soggy. Yes the tortillas appeared to be homemade, but again they were soggy from the meat filling. The meat, rice, and salsa were bland and it was expensive for what you get. I also had the tortilla soup which was bland. I won't go back. I recommend Baja Fresh if you want Mexican grill.",
"If you are expecting good but crowded fast food, this is it. If you are thinking a mellow sit down joint where you can hear each other talk and are not bumping into the guys chair behind and to the side of you, this isnt your place. \n\nThe food isn't bad, but this place gets REALLY loud and I'm not sure i'd want to be in this joint if a fire broke out. The tables and chairs are WAY too packed in.",
"Great \"award\" winning pork burritos, salads and tacos. WAY better than Chipotle.",
"Yeah can you say 1.50 tacos on taco tuesday . The pulled pork whatever is the bomb whether it is there casidillas or the burriotos its all about there pull pork here. I also love the coconut shrimp tacos.Its a bit crowded during prime hours but its worth the wait. The make home made fresh torritillas and the mango and lemon lime drinks are good aswell."
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"CHEESE-OLOGY!\n\nAlthough the owners have been Stringing us along regarding the grand opening for a while, this brand new restaurant on the Delmar Loop really Bleu my mind. As we walked out of the summer Bries and Headed into the restaurant, we knew we were in for a great time.\n\nThe line was a little bit long, but we understood it was the grand opening and didn't get Feta up. We dropped our Cheddar and ordered our meals and began to Edam -- I ate my food so fast I felt like a Muenster! As soon as I saw there was an item on the menu called \"Bacon Bacon,\" my eyes glazed over and I ignored the rest of the menu, because that's what I wanted to eat. It was traditional mac and cheese, more or less, with a hearty sprinkling of bacon on top. Needless to say, it was very very Gouda.\n\nOther members of the party ordered \"The Hill,\" which featured salciccia (sausage) and marinara sauce. It had a sharp and tasty sausage taste that permeated the entire dish -- delicious!\n\nThe one thing that got my Goat were the prices, which seemed a little high. A small helping, which is practically a side order, runs about $6.00 or $7.00. Large orders, which are almost three times as much food, can't be found for under $10.00. The food didn't really come out at one time, but we all ordered separately and that's about as good as you can get for a fast casual (i.e., no table service) restaurant like this; it's Nacho fault, Cheese-ology.\n\nA lactose-intolerant friend who was along for the ride was pleased to be offered a Lactaid pill before digging into her noodles. That's unusually generous of the management, thumbs up for that!\n\nDefinitely stop by Cheese-ology as soon as you can. This restaurant is the Cream of the crop and surely an excellent addition to the Delmar Loop. Not checking it out would be simply... un-American.",
"Cheese-ology - The scientific study of cheese.\n\n...well, mac-'n'-cheese, anyway.\n\nI was here for lunch today and ordered the Bacon, Bacon. Two or three kinds of cheese, blended together with nice size chunks of real, thick-sliced bacon into a very creamy mac-n-cheese with breadcrumbs on top.\n\nThe M-'n'-C is served in cast-iron skillets that come in two sizes, which I would estimate to be around 8 and 12 oz., respectively. I ordered the former, and was pleasantly surprised to comfortably full at the end of the meal. Of course, I always forget (naturally) that mac-'n'-cheese is deceptively filling.\n\nAnother nice touch is the serving of Fitz's Root Beer, brewed right across the street.\n\nAll said, if you love mac-'n'-cheese (and who doesn't!), you should most definitely check out Cheese-ology.",
"About 50 years ago, the major trend in restaurants tended to be the diversity offered-- you could have wonton soup to start, spaghetti as an entree and a German dark chocolate cake for dessert. \n\nWe've come a long way since then, and it seems as if restauranteurs are gearing their new enterprises towards perfecting a single cuisine or showcasing a particular region of the world. Taken to the extreme, this trend is represented by the sprouting of eateries dedicated to a single food: cupcakes, dosas, cereal.\n\nCheese-ology is another manifestation of the miniaturization of restaurant offerings, presenting diners with several varieties of mac and cheese. \n\nThe food is good, but not earth-shattering. Pre-cooked noodles are mixed with béchamel sauce, cheese and whatever fix-ins you opt for. That concoction goes in an iron skillet (topped with optional breadcrumbs) and run through a Quiznos-style conveyor belt broiler. It comes out piping hot and brought to your table in the skillet-- the whole process takes about five minutes. \n\nThe noodles were sufficiently chewy, avoiding the over-mushiness problem that could arise from using pre-cooked pasta. The sauce was a little thin, and I sometimes wished that I had a spoon to lap up the sauce at the bottom. I used my fingers. It was embarrassing .\n\nPrices are a little steep-- smalls running from $6.5 -- $8 and larges running from $11 -- $15. A small does fine for lunch, a large would be a hearty dinner. Salads are available as well. \n\nIt seems like a fine joint, good for a lunch here-and-there or maybe a snack during a night out. But it certainly could fall victim to patron-boredom as the novelty of mac-'n'-cheese wears off.",
"Yum! Who doesn't love mac and cheese. Especially when you can get varieties with goat cheese, sun dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. My little guy and a friend both loved the Bacon, Bacon. My mother-in-law enjoyed the Santa Fe mac and cheese. It included chicken, black beans, etc. The salads are nothing special, but were fresh (pre-packaged dressing is kind of a drag though).\n\nYou should come early. The place was packed after noon.\n\nThe smaller portion is the way to go. The larger size is a family portion. I also wish they offered whole wheat noodles.\n\nUpdate: I still really like this place, but the mac and cheese isn't as good as you would like for a place dedicated to mac and cheese. They now have a great beer menu. Really nice. The decor leaves much to be desired. Also, the noodles are made ahead of time, which seems to keep a lot of the dishes from being awesome.",
"Came here with a large group last night - the owner was really nice in accommodating us. There is a not a ton of seating so we had to move tables around to fit our group.\n\nOrdering at the counter gives the illusion that this is fast food, but it's not. Each dish is cooked (baked?) in a cast-iron skillet, so it takes a few minutes... I had a small 4-cheese. It was a little bland - I had to add salt and pepper, which is unusual for me - but overall my dish was yummy, filling, not too rich. I also had a small side salad. \n\nI'd like to come back and try some of the other varieties. The owner said he is looking into introducing Mac 'n Cheese flights, so you can try 3 options in the same order!!",
"Mac and cheese, what every growing boy and girl needs, right? We were eager to try this place upon hearing of it's opening in the old Pizza Haus spot on Delmar. Who doesn't love this comfort food.\n\nAs other reviewers have noted, you pay at the counter and can watch the 'cooks' prepare your choice of fixins and mac, ala Qdoba or Subway, but it doesn't feel like fast food. We ordered the four cheese and the pesto. Both came out in about 5 minutes with about 75% capacity in the restaurant, very hot and very cheesy. Don't let your eyes fool your stomach, mac and cheese is filling and the smaller size is plenty for even dinner. Order a neighborly Fitz's to wash it down.\n\nWe were surprised by the decor of the place. For being new, I do not think the owner put much work in sprucing up the place. The chairs were obviously very well used/donated and the floors while clean, certainly not shiny. Nothing in the way of decorations or ambience. Compared to the similar concept Noodles and Co. down the street with very warm, homey lighting and paint. So, the space is spartan, but large enough to accommodate a good lunch or dinner crowd. The menu is still just a large sheet of paper by the registers (future menu board?) but you are too busy deciding to notice. \n\nAt the end of the day, come for the food, it's a unique concept in StL and certainly enough varieties to keep you coming, but just ignore the environment and e-a-t!",
"The owners of Cheese-ology are geniuses. A restaurant that only has one of my favorite meals, my namesake, Macaroni & Cheese. This moment is truly the high-water mark for Macaroni fans such as myself. It has been a long road up since the Nadir, when Kraft tried to change the name to Cheese & Macaroni.\n\nCheese-ology serves 15 different types of Mac & Cheese. I had the Bacon Bacon, which is Mozzarella + Gruyere Cheese plus big thick slices of Bacon. It was fantastic. I got a large size because I was very hungry and it was probably a little too much. My wife got the Santa Fe (Jack Cheese, Chicken, Corn, Black Bean Salsa) which I thought was very good. Other versions that I can't wait to try is the Philly Cheesesteak, Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Cordon Blue.\n\nThey have you order at the front and then they bring your meal. It was pretty quick. Staff seemed very friendly. You can also add a salad to your meal. It would be nice if you could get whole-wheat pasta, hopefully down the road. One of my friends spoke to the owners who said they will probably offer other foods soon, but for now its Mac & Cheese bliss. Now all St Louis needs is a BLT restaurant and I will have all my bases covers.",
"Cheese + pasta = great idea!!\nThe food is really good an the price is reasonable. The only negative point is that the restaurant is small and depending on the time you go it will be crowded...",
"Mac & Cheese should be pretty simple right? And it is. That's probably the downfall here. I've sampled a few dishes now and nothing stands on its own as a meal. The salad option helps but I don't see much hope in this concept given the product at this point.",
"Super cheesy goodness! I visited this place last night. \n\nYays- \n- Lots of variety, including at least 4 for vegetarians and even a vegan mac n cheese option!\n- They just added breadsticks to the menu\n- Flights are coming!\n- Good looking baked goods & Fitz's root beer\n- Friendly workers\n- Good location\n- Yummy pasta - got the creamy pesto. SUPER cheesy!\n\nNays - \n- Furniture is definitely second hand and no ambiance to this place - just cheese!\n- Expand the menu a BIT more!\n- A little pricey- but this is a niche restaurant.\n\nI'll go back!"
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"Love the pizza here! It is not greasy & gross like so many other Philly pizza places.\nGood cheesesteaks too.\nTheir original location is in Bridesburg, which I find to be slightly better, but for being a second location they are fabulous.",
"We get our cars fixed here:\n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/v-and-v-auto-philadelphia#hrid:_0UE3P1NZSGMv1RwJqAS-A/src:self\n\nWe live in Cheltenham Township. On the way back from dropping off the car for some work we were both hungry and since it was past 9PM on a Monday we were not sure if Austrian Village in Rockledge\n\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/austrian-village-jenkintown\n\nwould be open, so on impule we pulled into Renzi's which was right on the way on Harbison and Battersby.\n\nThey were out of Pizza by the slice so we both got chicken cheesesteaks and we shared some pizza fries.\n\nThe streaks were outstanding - hot right off the flat top just delicious! They had delicious soft rolls that are great for steaks but IMO not ideal for hoagies - will check that some time. The Chicken was real chicken and was not cooked into hard lumps but were cooked and served at an ideal stage of doneness.\n\nThe Pizza fries were less then outstanding - the fries were not fully cooked which many places do with fries so they dont burn when melting the cheese - oh well, the wife is the fries lover. I bet they would do ok plain fries.\n\nWe will be back soon, it was that good!",
"We order from here a lot. It's decently priced, tasty pizza. I like it because it's thin, crispy crust. I also like that you can get the sauce on top if you want. My only complaint is that they don't offer a medium pizza... only small or large. Delivery is usually pretty quick since it's so close to my house.",
"Thought I'd give this place a try....\nFirst it was like an hour for delivery. Ok, I'll deal with that since it was a Friday night. The people on the phone were SUPER NICE! \nNow....\nOrdered a burger platter, menu says kaiser roll, i didn't get that. I got a cheap whopper bun that stuck to the meat. The fries weren't cooked all the way...soggy and cold. The cole slaw was GREAT! Pickles were good too, not the cheap ones like most places. I am on the edge about this place....\nThinking I might give it another try, since the people were so nice..... The burger wasn't bad, just would of been better on the kaiser roll. I will never get fries again from there though.",
"I just don't know how one day your pizza is the best I've ever had, then a week later I wouldn't feed it to my dog , please get it together ! And stay good !!! Sorry yelpers I've only had their pizza and nothing else so look at other reviews for other types of food",
"Usually, a free pizza is good enough just because it was free. \nIn the summer, my boyfriend and I ordered a pizza and when it came, each of us had a slice, or half a slice, more likely, and chalked it up to it being around 9 PM when we ordered it. I tried to call to let the manager know that the onions and peppers on it were completely raw, but no one answered.\n\nI let them know the next day and they offered me a replacement immediately. It was that bad that we didn't even want it. Eventually, I wanted to try them again because I like to support the local guys.\n\nSeriously the worst pizza I've ever had and technically, since we paid $14 for the first one and didn't eat it, this one wasn't exactly \"free.\" It wasn't worth the five bucks to the delivery driver. I don't know how they stay in business.",
"Another lunchbreak choice for this week. Got delivery on Friday. Decent anchovy pizza. They used good Italian ones. Also the first time I had an upside-down pie (sauce on top). Wasn't sure what to expect, but, I'm a fan now.",
"Brought my girlfriend here and have had Renzis, dine in and take out. I never had a problem the pizza is always amazing, it even tastes good when it's been sitting in the box after being hot. I await the day to be disappointed, I haven't had any of there other items so I can't begin to speculate, sorry yelpers. Hope Renzis can satisfy the people who didn't enjoy it much. I would give them another chance at surprising you!",
"Not that good... The original Renzi's in Bridesburg is soo much better. The pizza here is very low quality, French fries are always raw, and below average service. I think 2 stars is being generous",
"i usually like renzis but tonight is it , first we ordred honey babq chicken wings @ 430pm it ame @ 515 no problem but they gave us hot wings so we called to let them know, first th cashier had to get permission to switch , whatever- this is @ 520pm did not recieve the replacment until 645 and after 3 phone calls and a call to the manager who gave me an excuse \"we are short staffed\" is that my problem. i guess they should tell the customer that in the first place!"
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"Sandwiches, salads, and soups to die for, Anne's Kitchen Table, tucked away in Glenside, is no less impressive than any of the favored lunch stops in nearby Philadelphia (It is only open for dinner W-F). Have your sandwiches on high quality Le Bus bread, or pack it away in a panini or wrap. Hefty sandwiches are delightful here and will never leave you with an empty stomach. They also use excellent cheese. The brie in the French Connection is to die for, it's silky creamy texture melts in your mouth, leaving a surge of pleasure. Of course it also makes you feel like you're on the road to obesity, but who's counting calories when they go to Anne's? Different sandwiches feature different cheeses and the good people at Anne's will recommend which cheeses and other ingredients go with your sandwich of choice. However, feel free to disagree as you can substitute whatever cheese you want into any given sandwich.\n\nIt is said that Anne's is most noteworthy for its soups. Unlike some of the watered down soups you can get at other lunch stops, Anne's serves soup that is thick and full of flavor. \n\nWhatever the case, make sure to visit more than once. The items on the menu are so diverse that you can never learn about all that Anne's has to offer from one visit. I long to go back there again myself.",
"I'm really torn on this one. On one hand, I want to give it a bajillion stars for serving up one of the best sandwiches I've had in a really long time (try the Tom's Grill, a warm sammie with turkey, bacon, tomato, cheddar cheese and Russian dressing). It was seriously incredible and I hardly came up for air, I was so busy shoveling it down my throat. My post-lunch peanut butter chip chocolate flat cookie was also pretty damn awesome, too. Even though it was the size of my head it took me all of 10 seconds to finish. And no, I'm not embarrassed to admit that...\n\nBut the service, well, it left a lot to be desired. I think the staff at Anne's are just on their own schedule. Even though it was pretty much at capacity, I never felt a sense of urgency from anyone nor did I see anyone hustling. It's definitely not the place to come when you're in a hurry; it's more of a leisurely lunch joint. However, it took a while for the sandwiches to come out and then, after letting our server know we were finished, we sat at the table, looking around expectantly for our check. After sitting there for about 10 minutes in full view of the register and the waitress, we asked for the check and were informed that we should just pay at the register. Would've been nice if you had told me that when I asked for the check the first time!\n\nAll in all, though, it was a fine experience and I'd like to go back to try another sandwich, one of their many salads or some of that soup I've been hearing so much about. And they get props for having a clever menu with entertaining copy. Who doesn't like to laugh?",
"This place rocks...nice leisurely lunch spot with great food and a cool, quirky atmosphere. Not a lot of seats to be found and its often quite busy but its worth the effort to get a table (especially outside on a nice day). \n\nI wish I lived within walking distance, as I would eat here several times a week. Ok, maybe its good I don't live within walking distance. The staff are friendly, the food is excellent, the whole \"vibe\" very sincere. I approve.",
"I'm a soup girl and this little eatery has the best homemade soups around. The sandwiches are interesting and bread is hearty and high quality. They have a little selection of bars and cookies that, at least the ones I've tried, are off the charts. You can tell Anne loves to cook, is creative with her recipes and pays attention to the little detail-y things. Cute atmosphere, good service . . . a tad pricey, just a tad, but worth it. I left off a star for the lackluster coffee. It's just meh. If only they paid attention to that detail, the place would be A+",
"This is a super friendly place to have a meal. I've had lunch there a few times. The soup is always great. I haven't had anything ordinary yet.",
"Ok so here's the skinny. I've been eating at Annes for years and now I cant get a damn table without waiting forever. So I hesitate to have even more people eat here. Such is the problem when a place is genuinely good. \n Anne's is the best lunch and Friday dinner around these parts. Not a quick in and out (anymore, damn you!) so expect a wait due to the limited table space inside and a few tables outside (THE BEST!) in warmer weather. It's worth it. Best to go off hours.\nMy fave is Anne's house salad which I've been eating since they opened. (This kind of salad is popular now but Anne did it first and still does it best.) I've probably enjoyed, like, 100 of them. \nCan't go wrong with any soup and there isn't a bad sandwich on the menu. Dinner specials are always good. Fresh ingredients has always been a priority. Service is always friendly and I guess you have to be a regular to know to pay at the register. Forgive the servers for assuming. They are nice but busy and sometimes forget. And tip well please. \nSo please stay away from Annes, people! Stay away! \nDon't forget a cookie. Or maybe a brownie.",
"What a great spot for a cheap, filling and Friday night dinner! \n\nI wanted to get something quick, preferably BYO, after a long week of work. I remembered that Anne's serves a special Friday night dinner and wondered if we'd be able to score a couple of seats. We walked in and there were a few open spots. It was only 6PM; later on, the place was filled to the brim. And I mean that literally. We could barely move in our little seats at our tiny table, this place is so jammed. If I were to make one complaint, it would be the paucity of the leg-room. When we tried to move to a table with a little more room to swing our feet, we were asked to move back because of a foursome who had just entered and needed to take our table along with its neighbor. We were happy to move for these new folks, and even happier when we were given free dessert for our trouble!\n\nWe started out with the soup. The soup is a must! They had four homemade soups to choose from, and I chose the meatball dumpling soup while my husband chose the pumpkin bisque. Both were scrumptious. I could see just ordering a bowl of soup and being completely satisfied. We decided to order from the lunch menu; happily, they do not hassle you to order from their dinner options. Although the dinners sounded mouth watering (chicken stuffed with cheese and drizzled with a sweet sauce, mmm), I wasn't hungry enough to tackle on of those huge plates. I had an excellent salad instead, covered in grilled veggies with a heaping scoop of fresh goat cheese. I love that the goat cheese was served in a scoop on the plate so you can have as much or as little as you want - nice touch!\n\nWe also split a bottle of wine from the state store around the corner. So convenient! We finished our dinner by splitting a warmed up chocolate chip scone. Oh my. It was beyond delicious. The brownie we took home (our second \"free for our trouble dessert\") was on the dry side. I would stick to their freshly baked goods, like that killer scone.",
"I almost don't want to write a review for this place because it was great and not too crowded! But this placed really impressed me so i can't help but write a good review.\n\nMy hubby works in glenside and recently got into yelp. So he found this cute little place and I'm so happy! We met here for lunch and since it was a nice day so we sat outside. It was really cute inside too so I look forward to eating inside too! The staff was super friendly and helped me choose what I wanted to eat since everything seemed so good!\n\nThe food lived up to my expectations! I means its not fancy food: salads, wraps and sandwiches, but they do simple foods well! I had the plato and it was very yummy! My hubby had the chicken caesar wrap and he loved it! They have all types of desserts even vegan ones but we were both too full to have any.\n\nI cannot wait to go back and try more of their delicious foods and hopefully dessert! They also have dinner on Friday nights and it's byob! Yay! So I see a few visits here in our future, I just wish it were closer!",
"When the weather warms up and it's lunch time...where will you find me?\nAnne's Kitchen Table. \n\nI love their outdoor, sidewalk seating. All of the food is fresh. It reminds me of a mom and pop cafe. I wish that it was open later on the weekends. If you are a grilled cheese lover....order the Joshua. 3 cheeses on panini bread = glorious cheesy heaven. \n\nWhat would truly make Anne's 5 stars for me is if they served breakfast. Sometimes the hubs and I are craving breakfast food on warm and sunny mornings. We then have to decide....do we want to go to a diner for breakfast or to bask in the sun at Anne's. \n\nMaybe though, it's Anne's limited window of opportunity that makes it such a novelty. Trust me, once you're there though, there is nothing limited about them as they have a large menu. It's just a lunch spot (that occasionally serves dinner). As lunch spots go....you'd be hard pressed to find anything better!!",
"What a cute little place on a quiet street!\nTheir food is the freshest you can get, home made, and interesting. I especially liked the snark used in writing the menu...it shows they have a sense of humor, but they love what they do.\nIt seems to be mostly a lunch and breakfast place. They had outside tables with ample umbrellas for that sudden summer shower. Inside seemed a little small to handle a big lunch crowd.\nYou serve yourself your own beverage (iced tea, water, coffee or something out of the fridge) and the waiters are not hovering over you.\nI would recommend this place if you are looking for a nice, fresh, healthy lunch for casual eat-in or take-out."
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"Having lunch now at the Thai Chili 88 it's great! Mongolian Beef round one. Now on to the sesame chicken! Just make sure you like spice cause it's hot and spicy, but Darn good!",
"I just happened to visit Thai Chili 88 twice in one week. Once for Dinner and Once for Lunch. Their Happy Hour Lunch Special for under $5 offers many choices from their dinner menu in smaller portions. Service is excellent. I've had their Panang Curry Chicken and Their Panang Curry Tofu. Both were cooked perfectly in Coconut milk. Their Seafood Soup was great as well as their Hot and Sour Soup (One of the best I've had to date!), Please take note that their Thai Menu is limited to Chicken, Shrimp & Beef. Because of the area demographics, Most Traditional Thai Delicacies are NOT offered such as Head on Fish, Squid Salad & Dishes. SAD! This place is nice for a quick lunch or dinner while your shopping. Their Sushi Bar is not being offered as of this date. Restaurant is Clean and Staff is very Friendly!",
"Food was bland and made the bf & I sick the next day. 1 extra star for prompt & free delivery.",
"2.5\n\nThe curries and dishes need to be more substantial to distinguish this place, if it would just specialize in its thai dishes and drop attempts at asian fusion foods it would work much better.\n\nRegardless, the employees here are pretty hard-working and you can tell that they put in the extra effort to bring customers. The location is somewhat hard to find, even though it is in a strip mall off of 42.\n\nNothing too special about this place other than a good lunch special price. My food was tasted fresh, no crappy soggy broccoli. It may be on the bland side, but you probably have less odds of getting sick here than the Chinese place across the parking lot.",
"My favorite new spot. While not exactly a purebred Thai restaurant, it features enough mainstream Thai dishes as well as a few popular chinese dishes to please a broad array of palettes. After 6 meals here, I can confidently say I was consistently impressed with the quality and execution of everything, especially at lunch time, where most entrees are $4.75 (eat in only, seafood extra).\n\nThe restaurant itself is very clean and has a nice dining area, though some may find it a little dark. We always start with the postickers - not sure if its the potstickers themselves or the dipping sauce, but thinking about them makes my pants tight. Wife also likes them too, which is a huge relief, because she's a picky eater. I've also had the wonton soup, which isnt exactly Thai, but was still very good. Wontons were kind of small, very flavorful broth though.\n\nFor entrees, its hard to pick a favorite - I've had the drunken noodles with chicken, jalepeno beef, sriracha beef, lemongrass chicken, and most recently, the Pad Thai. Now, everyone knows you can get Pad Thai pretty much anywhere. Here, it comes with chicken AND shrimp - large pieces that you can actually identify. It's Pad Thai elevated to a higher level. In fact, every dish I've had here was excellent, and came to the table plated as though we were eating in a much more expensive restaurant (see photos I uploaded). If you really appreciate details, then youll love the fact that your soda (or ice tea) comes in a glass, NOT a can, and the refills are free - you'd be amazed how many places still charge/serve you by the can. \n\nIf theres one gripe I have, its that portions could be bigger. Its not that they're too small, its just that other places give you more. Take that with a grain of salt though, as I typically get 2 entrees when I eat here.",
"The lunch specials (\"Happy Hour\") are amazing here. A tasty meal for under $5.00. I recommend trying their Pad Thai, their \"Thai Sesame Chicken,\" the Eggplant Chicken, and the Spring Rolls. The Lemongrass Chicken isn't very good. Also stay away from the Thai Curries - they are not authentic at all and have ingredients in them that should not be there. For instance, the Penang Curry was inundated with tomatoes and red onions when it really should only have bamboo shoots and the meat/chicken/shrimp. Keep in mind also that this is not an authentic Thai restaurant. The owners/staff are Chinese, not Thai. That being said, they have a lot of really good entrees and you can't beat the happy hour prices.",
"recommend this Thai restaurant as the owner really tries to please the customers. the food is high quality which is a surprise for this small hidden Thai restaurant. the menu has a good variety but they have an american twist to the Thai menu but that does not compromise the quality of the food. the prices are really good for the quality of their food.the cook even focuses on the presentation of the dish which you see in only upper scale restaurants. the only draw back and the reason i opted for 4 stars instead of 5 stars is because their portions (dinner) are not meant to satisfy your hunger and walk away with a full stomach. but for the prices they offer you can easily get 2 entrees and still be at around $21 for your meal. also, i really like their appetizers and not your traditional offerings like other restaurants. however, it is a Thai restaurant.",
"Been here a few times for lunch. It is pretty good, though I think it is a bit Americanized. I was hoping for a bit more flavor from some of the dishes. I have gotten the peanut chicken which is ok.\n\nCheap lunch specials, though the portions are small so it balances out. \n\nQuite place, most of the time when I go I am the only one in there. Dark lighting, but that goes well with the quiet.",
"The closest place for Thai food for me, it's ok. Nothing spectacular about it. The pad thai is a little dry and bland.",
"The food was excellent. The steamed dumplings are among the best we ever had. The quality of the main entrees as well as the presentation made us feel like we were dining in an upscale gourmet environment. The facilities are well appointed and spotless."
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"A single location opened in St. Petersburg six years ago has evolved into a partnership with Outback and a rapidly-growing chain dominant in the East and slowing wending its way into the Midwest and beyond. Aside from a handful of pork, beef, and chicken options, the primary focus is on seafood presented in a mix-and-match format, allowing diners to select from eight fish and four sauces. Our dinner started with promise - a bowl of creamy corn chowder was dense with fresh lump crabmeat, and an interesting twist on the classic Cobb salad combined very spicy jerk chicken, avocado, mango, tomatoes, Danish Blue cheese, and pine nuts on a bed of crisp greens drizzled with a citrus-herb vinaigrette. Unfortunately, our entrees failed to meet our expectations. The mango salsa topping gulf grouper was cloyingly sweet, the cream sauce with roasted garlic and sundried tomatoes served with salmon was corrupted by an overdose of lime, and both pieces of fish had spent a few minutes too many on the grill. Very dry rice had flecks of almonds, raisins, and red peppers, but no discernible seasoning; far more successful were potatoes au gratin, overwhelmingly cheesey (in a good way) and topped with a layer of crunchy bread crumbs. The meal ended, as it had begun, on a high note - sinfully rich chocolate-macadamia brownie cake, smothered with raspberry sauce and fresh whipped cream, was paired with a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream. The serving, more than enough for two to share, was comped in response to our disappointment with the main course (we were offered after-dinner liqueurs, as well, which we declined) - kudos to the waitress for relaying our feelings to the manager, and to him for responding as he did. The gracious gesture - and delectable starters and dessert - resulted in an extra star and a probable return visit.",
"The food was pretty good, but the real reason to visit is to look for HULK HOGAN.\n\nIt's his favorite restaurant, no joke. Our waitress said that he visits a few times a week, usually right before closing.\n\nIf you don't know who the Hulkster is - look for the tall, big guy, with the bleached-blonde goatee and a bandanna.",
"I was so hoping for something different from the OSI chain, some originality, some really exciting fish on the menu but it just didn't happen. First thing we had was the Bang Bang shrimp, which they advertised heavily. They were really good! They had 5 fish selections and 2 specials to choose from, only 2 were wild caught which means 3 were farm raised on the regular menu and both were wild caught on the specials. The salmon, tilapia and trout all farm raised. 2 of the selections are so over fished they're almost unsustainable Chilean sea bass and wild caught grouper. I know it's Florida and we have to have grouper on our menus down here but when are these restaurants going to remove Chilean sea bass?. The bread and oilive oil pesto are straight from Carrabbas another Outback restaurant. I had a special which was swordfish with sauted spinach and a melted blue cheese with bacon. It was pretty darn good. Cooked perfectly, nice portion and the price was right. My date had the ahi tuna and they were so kind to cook it about medium which most restaurants don't like to do. Dessert was a chocolate creme brule' with a splash of grand marnier. Tasted good but more like chocolate pudding then creme brule but it was still good. All in all the restaurant is solid with good service, good food and family friendly prices. I hope they change their fish selection and get some more wild caught sustainable fish on there. The Bang Bang shrimp really are banging !!\nOk I'm going to ammend my review. We went back last night but sat at the bar and had a blast. Turns out the bar was full of Bellaire locals and made the restaurant lots of fun. I love to schmooze at a bar and this one is extremely friendly. My date had the special monk fish which was excellent andf I had the Bang Bang shrimp tacos with homeade potato chips. The chips were awesome and I'm sure I could sit there and just order those they were sooooo good. The Bang Bang shrimp tacos, you get 2, were really good and hit the spot with a really cold Stella Artois. The bartenders were lots of fun too. So we sat there and met lots of locals had a great time talking and eating some decent bar food all while watching the Rays play on TV. It doesn't get much better than that. When we go back again I'm going to the bar because that's where all the fun is!! Rating went from 3 to 4 stars!!",
"One of the best places I've ever had the pleasure of dining. \n\nWent to Tampa on vacation and heard great things about this place. I'm not much of a seafood eater but the waiter was extremely patient and knowledgeable. It turned that he helped me pair my tastes with a great Grouper and a fantastic IPA to go with it. \n\nWorth the trip, I'll be back!",
"I've eaten at this Bonefish about half a dozen times over the last 4 years (it was very close to where I lived) with various friends and family. The food has always been consistently good, and the service prompt regardless of the size of the crowd.\n\nAs others mentioned, the Bang Bang Shrimp is worth trying for an appetizer. While others in my parties have been more adventurous, I've usually had the grouper (often blackened) or grilled salmon, always with good results. \n\nWhile there are a number of small, local, non-chain fish restaurants in Pinellas I prefer, Bonefish offers a nice place for a good meal entertaining small groups.\n\nAtmosphere: 4\nService: 4\nFood: 4\nValue: 4",
"Great service! Not much of a wait; staffers came around to take drink orders from those waiting for tables. Lovely food, good prices. Just wish they'd put one of these in Dallas! Been to several \"local\" seafood places in the area and this is better.",
"This place is in a really nice neighbourhood, so we thought we would give it a shot. It is in a row of shops, which is often where you find the hidden gems, and this is certainly one of those hidden gems.\n\nUpon entry we were greeted very warmly, and seated, where we wanted promptly. I wanted to watch the baseball so we sat near the bar, but the noise levels weren't high. Perfect. \n\nOur waiter was very friendly and recommended the mango salsa, so i tried it. We got talking and it turned out his wife was from England, and he talked to us for a while which is great, i like it when a waiter takes genuine interest in you instead of it being a ploy for a higher tip.\n\nStarters arrived, the scallops were very nice, perfectly cooked, just wasn't keen on the bacon. American bacon just isn't the same haha. The Sashimi was nice but not the best I've had in this area, so i would choose differently next time on the starters.\n\nThe main courses arrived after a nice break. The grouper was wonderful and the mango sala accompanied it just great, the carrots (cant remember what glaze was on them) were also very tasty. The Fish and Chips were sensational, my friend had them and she could not stop raving about them. Good Fish and Chips coming from a brit is a good sign.\n\nOverall a very nice place, great ambience and atmosphere. Next time im in the states i will be going here!",
"Great food, awesome service. Favorite place to eat",
"We haven't been here in probably 5 yrs. Our main gripe was that the portions were too small for the bucks. However, last night we decided to go. We got a nice booth and ordered beers and some fried calamari. They both came out rapidly. The calamari looked a little small but we devoured it. A couple of minutes later the manager came to our table with a huge portion of calamari and apologized that the original order had been short changed. We smiled and gobbled up the extra! We also ordered the Caesar salad and were shocked that it was wonderful. These days, every restaurant has their definition of a Caesar but Bonefish got it right.\n\nFor the main course, we got the rainbow trout and the ahi tuna. The trout was huge and so was the ahi! The veggies were fresh. I got the au gratin potatoes that were cheesy decadence. We struggled to finish all of our meals. We had polite, accommodating service. The only gripe that I have and have always had with Bonefish is with their \"slamming\". I understand that they want to flip tables as fast as they can, but really? (Note to reader: Order one course at a time it you want a relaxed meal with your loved one!)",
"Always great! From ambiance to service to food!! I love their pesto which they seem to protect the quantity they give out. I always asked for a heaping tablespoon of the stuff and i get barely a half of a teaspoon. I put it on everything for a little extra zing to the dish. \nWe always get the same things. We all love the firecracker shrimp appetizer. You have to get the house salad served on an ice cold plate with fresh crisp greens! One of the best salads anywhere. \nI always get the Parmesan crusted trout which is fantastic.\nThis is one of my favorite restaurants to return over and over again. Everything is prepared perfectly and if it is not to your liking the waiters are trained to replace it, make it right and with a smile!! Love this place!"
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"Atmosphere leaves a LOT to be desired... I did not eat in.\n\nHowever, the Tom Yum Soup is a kick in the teeth of flavour! They left a few too many aromatics in the broth, so slurp carefully, but the two plump shrimp floating around were fresh and not overcooked. Not sure how I feel about the thai basil in the soup, it's a bit overpowering, but the broth is savoury and sour and oh-so-delicious.\n\nThe chicken pad thai was also quite good, but I'll have to try it when it's very fresh to get a better sense of its potential - I lost track of time after I ordered and it was probably sitting around for at least 25 minutes before I got it back home and started eating it. The flavours were good and it wasn't overly fishy like Circles.\n\nDid I mention the food is all about half the price of Circles?! Now that's some neighbourhood Thai I can get behind.",
"I eagerly waited for this place to open and ordered take-out their second week of business. Someone took my order, then called me back a few minutes later to tell me one of the items I ordered wasn't available after all. Oops! While that's an honest mistake for a new business, I was totally disappointed with the food. I ordered items that are typically spicy and received food that was under-seasoned and bland. I'll probably try a few other dishes before I give up, but I was execting much better.",
"I ate here last night with three friends and we all cleaned our plates! Two of us had the Red Curry, one had Vegetarian Delight and one had Crazy Noodles, all were excellent, and much cheaper than Circles.\n\nYES, the service was a bit amateur. The waitress was very young, didn't know what a wine key was, and didn't seem to know the ingredients of all the dishes (which we had to ask about because only some items on the menu had descriptions. And some are mislabeled- for example, the salmon dish is called \"Black Bean Sauce\"). Also, there didn't seem to be a bathroom for customers. Since I live half a block away that's not a problem for me. \n\nI will definitely be going back. As soon as I finished my Red Curry I wished I had another one, it was amazing! It had just the right amount of spice that I like without me even having to ask.\n\nAlso, they were playing Top 40 radio in the dining room. Kind of weird.\n\nI had to call to find this out, but they are BYOB.",
"Wow I did not expect this place to be as good as it is. Definitely my new favorite take out restaurant. The Pad See Euw with Tom Yum Soup, maybe the best 2 things I've ever eaten. I highly suggest trying them. Everyone who works there seems really nice too.",
"I remember walking past this place before it officially opened and was very eager to try something (it had a calendar pic for tom yum so of course I would be attracted to it...).\nI finally stopped in here today. Even from the outside I noticed the tables were set with really pretty and colorful cloth and napkins; the decor is very homey. The main chef/waitress greeted me and my friend and informed us of the lunch special (main course + soup or salad), I decided to get masaman curry and a side of tom yum and he had ordered the pineapple fried rice (sans pineapple...lol) with tom yum. We also got the Thai iced coffee. The coffee came out first but it was too sweet for me; I usually drink coffee black; but he enjoyed it, so I gave it to him. Then the tom yum came out and WOW it was so good. It's my favorite meal in the world and it was done right, it had a bit of kick and was very bright and flavorful, the veggies in it were nice and fresh. The masaman curry with chicken was very rich but everything was totally fresh and the carrots still had a little bite to them and the chicken was really tender; the textures of that with the rice and its richness was perfection. The waitress was super nice and gave me extra bowls of rice. Those dishes totally hit the spot for me. For my friend: he enjoyed the fried rice. It has more veggies than most take out places but I'd totally try that later on.\nThe main chef was very attentive and kept checking up on us and was SUPER sweet. My friend got his side of soup to try (it wasn't disgusting, he just wasn't used to the taste) and she even offered to make another dish for him to try. And when we were done, she took our plates and he offered to straighten it out for her (he used to work in a restaurant) and she quietly said \"No...it's okay, we're here to take care of you.\"\nThe younger waitress (daughter?? daughter and friend?? daughterS?) was so sweet and was the one who gave my friend his rice w/o pineapple and profusely apologized not realizing it didn't say no pineapple on the ticket. It's all good in the hood.\nTotally check this place out, it is very new (top 40 radio in the background, paper menus) but it has great potential.",
"I was eagerly anticipating the opening of AmeriThai, and I am thoroughly satisfied with my overall experience. My fiance and I prefer to dine-in at new restaurants to get a better feel on the quality, freshness, preparation, and presentation of the food and I am glad we did.\n\nAtmostphere\nAlthough the space is small, the the dining area works well for the space they are in. The decor is simple and the room is clean and comfortable. \n\nService/Food\nThe waitress was polite, took our order quickly, and the food was brought out in no time at all. I had the green curry with beef and brown rice and my fiance had the green curry with chicken and brown rice, both made extra spicy. Both of us were extremely satisfied with our order. \n\nOverall AmeriThai is a really great addition to the neighborhood. The service was fast, the food was delicious, and everything is very reasonably priced. I am looking forward to going back so that I can try some of the other items on the menu. \n\nHelpful tips:\n-Cash only\n-BYOB",
"I live around the corner, and was so excited when they FINALLY opened.... and it is awesome! \n\n5 of my friends and I came in on a Friday evening around 8:30pm. BYOB which is great. We ordered the sampler appetizer platter to start. Everything was very tasty. The chicken satay was incredible. The crab Rangoon was good, not earth shattering, but tasty. It came with a bunch of other stuff, which was all very quickly eaten. ($14)\n\nI asked our waitress to culinary transport me to Thailand, and she recommended the Tom Yum Soup. - It is crack. I am addicted. I can't wait to have it again. Spicy, tangy with shrimp and mushrooms. It is incredible. Seriously, it is on my list of \"when can I get my next fix\" It is on the same level with the soup dumplings from Dim Sum Garden. Like i seriously may have to go back in the middle of this review. .....\n\n\nI had the crazy noodles. - Awesome, I really enjoyed it. \n\nMy friends had the Pad Thai - Tasty. good size servings. They seemed pleased with their pick.\n\nI would like to go back and try the curries as they looked really good on the menu. \n\nSpeaking of the menu, it actually had some printed prices crossed off, with lower prices written in.....which surprised me as, normally when that happens the price goes up. All the prices were reasonable, in fact, I was kinda worried that some of them were too low. Like we might go out of business because we are giving our food away low prices. But truly, very affordable.\n\nTotal bill for 5 people (5 entrees, $14 sampler platter, 2 soups) was around $70.\n\nAtmosphere was pleasant and clean. Gorgeous table linens, cloth napkins. Open kitchen concept. Q102 playing the background. \n\n\nMy friends and I had a great time, LOVED the food, and will certainly return!",
"Tom Yum Soup - exactly as flavorful as the others mentioned. Mildly spicy, sour, salty, and a delicious mix of other strong flavors.\nPapaya Salad - they asked what level of spicy and I said medium It was substantially more spicy than the soup, so I'm curious how crazy it'd get if I asked for very spicy. Thin strips of green papaya on top of lettuce, with peanut halves, onions, carrots, tomatoes and string beans. Unexpectedly, it also came with two big strips of chicken fingers. Nowhere was this mentioned on the menu. I had no problems since they were tasty, but this might not be a good surprise to Vegetarians, Vegans or folks with food restrictions.\nTofu Pad Thai - on the sour side but still delicious, a solid choice.\nThai Ice Tea - Strong, just the way I like it and expect it. It came with a plastic straw that had the paper covering half-removed and twisted in a fancy looking way, but I sucked up a bit of paper that was not completely removed.\n\nAtmosphere is nice, colorful table cloths and what seems to be a mix of Hindu/Buddhist decorative art.\nGood value in terms of price, and it could be in flux, as mentioned below, they've crossed out prices on the menu. I've noticed price deductions and price hikes.\n\nEveryone is right about the kinks that need to be worked out. I called to order pickup and I arrive about 10 minutes later. I was greeted by two friendly servers, but when I said I'm picking up, they initially didn't expect it, then realize someone else took that order and didn't put it down on paper. Maybe that also meant it wasn't placed because at first she said it'll be ready in 5 minutes. After 5 minutes she said we're sorry the food is taking a long time, and offered me any drink on the menu for free while I waited. That is a very nice gesture, which is why I won't deduct points for the straw paper in my drink. When my food finally arrives, the server lists what I ordered and said Chicken Pad Thai. I ordered tofu and said, well at this point I'll just take that since I didn't want to wait anymore. She doubled checked with the kitchen, turns out it was tofu, she just got it mixed up. The lid on the plastic soup container was not closed securely and so much soup came out walking 4 blocks home that the paper bag it was held in was completely destroyed. Also, not a fan of styrofoam containers used for the other food.\n\nOverall, I'm happy with this place and will gladly come again. The young servers were super pleasant and hopefully will learn from experience.",
"What a gem! The waitresses were as sweet as pie! When mom is in the kitchen of a restaurant using grandmother's recipes you can't miss. We had green curry with brown rice and chicken, udon noodles with pork, and pineapple fried rice. My favorite part was figuring out how spicy to make everything with the waitress. We decided on 5 out of 10 because she didn't want to hurt us, but next time bring on a 10. TOM YUM soup is a must have.",
"Everything we ordered was delicious. I had mango iced tea and red curry tofu with sticky rice. We had mango sticky rice for dinner. I'm going back soon!"
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"three words: trinity steak boxty\nfour more words: strongbow cider on tap\n\nreally, that's all you need to know. \n\noh, fine, you want more? tigin means i'll probably never bother with the dubliner or llywelyns ever again. the atmosphere is lovely dark wood--way \"pub-ier\" than some other irish-themed places, without being dingy or dirty feeling. they've got tvs up for watching (european) football, rugby and other sporting events. the staff is easy-going and friendly, and committed to making sure you enjoy your meal. \n\nthe menu is diverse enough for vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat lovers to have multiple tasty options. there are many food items made with beer or whisky (a favorite flavoring of mine). they have a full bar with several beers on tap (including cider!). they have a dessert that includes ice cream made with caramelized brown breads. what more do you need to know? \n\nand the steak boxty? it starts with a crepe-like pancake made with potatoes (the boxty--they also fry it up and use it for chips and such). the boxty is stuffed with marinated steak, onions, mushrooms and this scrumptious dark sauce/gravy made with whiskey. if it wasn't so tasty, i might try other things on the menu. as it is, i have to split and swap meals to try anything else.\n\ni've been with several different people and nobody's walked away disappointed in their meal choice, which thankfully means i'll have plenty of opportunities for return visits.",
"Very good food (anything boxty is delightful), and great service if you sit at a table. Which is hard to do with a group, because the place is entirely too under-tabled to handle the lunch crowd.",
"Tigin is a new establishment to Downtown St. Louis, so my fiance and I thought we'd give it a go. We walk in and sat ourselves at a small table by the bar after waiting at the door a few minutes. Two tables were full and the bar was full, so they really weren't too terribly busy, yet we waited for ten minutes at our table before we were even asked if we had been helped. We were told someone would be with us right away. During our wait I checked the place out - it featured rustic furnishings with designer old world walls and shelves full of all sorts of trinkets. After another ten minutes of waiting our server finally came over. He took our order and said our drinks would be right up. Another ten minutes passed before we got our drinks. I ordered the Tigin Irish coffee and he got the Guinness, both of which were wonderful. The Irish coffee featured very hot coffee that was sippable due to the cold cream on top - it was a perfect combination. Tigin's three swirl design was done on top of the cream in cinnamon. The Guinness was served as a Guinness should be - a nice layer of froth coming just to the top of the glass, and ice cold. Tigin boasts on their menu that they serve Guinness just as the Irish intended, by keeping it at a temperature between 39-45F. The food was good for a pub, it's just the waiting that really got to me. If they had been busy I wouldn't have minded. Still, they are new and I see great potential here. Three stars.",
"Tried this place out during the Super bowl our server was JD. We were seated in a tiny back room to ourselves to that was kinda nice. There are TVs all over, so not a problem.\nWe just LOVED the food here we got Boxty appetizer w/ cheese, the grilled salmon, and Boxty w/ chicken and shrimp. For dessert we ordered the Irish bread pudding. Everything was extra wonderful and we loved the Boxty the best, never had it before. JD did a great job and explained everything.\nThe atmosphere was comfortable and very clean. \nIf I were to complain at all it's the parking....we parked in a pay lot across the street. You may luck out and get a spot on the street.\nHIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!.",
"Tigin has decent food at a good price. The servers are very friendly and the portions are a good size. The location is a bit more intimate as it's broken up into smaller sections but this can be a good thing or bad thing depending on the type of atmosphere you desire.\n\nIf you have a larger group 6+ you may want to go during off hours (they don't have a lot of space for bigger groups).",
"Tigin Irish Pub is a great place to go and have a nice and refreshing beer, and something to eat as well. The food is great. I actually went and ordered the Smithwick's Mini Burgers, which I enjoyed and to tell the truth I ordered because it had the flavor of one of my most favorite beers, Smithwick's. The burgers were nice and tasty. Later I ordered the bread pudding. I must say that it was wonderful. Each bite that I had was perfect. I don't order bread pudding often, but if it taste like what Tigin made it, then I think that I will have it more often.\n\nTigin also has a nice little selection of beers to choose from, it is after all an Irish pub.",
"Seriously, this place got their 5 stars merely for the fact that their cheese dip and potato wedges were spectacular....and that was the appetizer!! I'm definitely not one to usually order appetizers because it's an added expense from my wallet and my waistline, but this little plate was incredibly tasty. \n\nThe first time I'd gone was my bachelorette party and to be honest, I remember the drinks were great! So, to really get a good review of it, I went once more a month or so later with some friends before a baseball game. It was gorgeous outside, so we sat on their patio under an umbrella, complete with a small view of the Arch. Perfect St. Louis dining. \n\nThe service was great and the food, once again, fantastic. My husband had a steak boxty which is, I'm told, the best meal on the menu. He didn't disagree. Apparently their guiness on tap is pretty great too. My club wasn't anything too special, but tasty. I did also have some left over cheese from the appetizer that made the whole meal that much better.\n\nI love me some irish pubs!",
"Yes, it's part of a chain, but I think it's the only one in St. Louis. Besides that, it's calming inside, with rich decor, tasty beer, and a baseball game on TV.\n\nThey get the Irish Pub kitsch down to a science over here. Tigin's fish and chips are decent as well.\n\nWhile I can't say this is the best place to go before a ball game, I will say it's up there on my list, since the service is excellent (not the usual Landing-Soulard-Downtown bartender/server pretty face) and the prices are surprisingly low for being located within a Drury Inn.",
"I would give this place 100 stars if I could! It was awesome! The inside was nice, and had a cozy feel to it, like the pubs in London, it was the closest thing I have seen stateside. Our waiter came up to us right away and got our drinks to us quickly, he was so nice and friendly and chatted with us for awhile. The food was awesome! I'm not kidding it was the best thing I have ever eaten! The wedges with cheese sauce OMG! Amazing! I ordered the trinity steak boxty and I was dismayed at first because I saw asparagus, and I have always loathed asparagus, but after I finished the boxty I tried the asparagus. It was soo good! I was really surprised, if I didn't live 4 hours away we would probably eat there every week. If you get a chance, definitely go there, its so worth it, and its not too pricey either!",
"I enjoyed the libations and food for the first time. My family, friends and I were at the Monster Jam event and decided to partake of all the recent news I had heard about Tigin. Everything lived up to my expectations.\n\nThe food was outstanding and the service equaled the quality of food. I had the BBQ Chicken Wings and Fish-n Chips. Both were excellent. One of my friends had the sampler platter. I highly recommend trying the dish.\n\nThe only minor flaw I noticed was the lack of a hostess or seating arrangement. First come, first served is good on not so busy of nights, but a really busy night like Saturday, made it tough to get a table. I suggest Tigin look into some sort of seating arrangement.\n\nAll-in-all it was a great evening and I highly suggest trying the beer Chimay. Pricey but well worth the dough and it packs a punch."
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"When walking by, Pizzicato fits into Olde City well. It's got white table cloths, lots of glass on the table, a nice view, and prime real estate.\n\nOnce inside, you'll realize that the food is mediocre at best. Pizzicato has the same fare as a Buca, not family-sized servings though. They use that same pepper-oil on everything. \n\nFor the money, it's fair. Still, for the money, there's much better places to eat within a block radius. Sometimes beauty is only storefront deep.",
"I've been here three times and I always am disappointed by something.\n\nThe inside looks nice enough and it's in a great location to people watch. The menu also sounds nice enough although it is a bit limited. The waitresses are always attractive and it seems like it would make a great meal.\n\nHowever, my mashed potatoes tasted faintly of fish (for some reason I ordered pork with mashed potatoes, but you should stick with the Italian dishes). The gnocchi is okay, nothing special. And their other dishes all seem alright too.\n\nIt's a shame - Philly has some great culinary dinners and you really shouldn't waste your time at wannabe restaurants like this oe.",
"The chilean sea bass is absoluuuuutely delicious here.",
"I agree with Caitlin and Jake. Pizzicato is nothing special. It's not terrible either, but it's overpriced for essentially being a fancied up Olive Garden.\n\nPretty girls help, but they still can't make my food taste better (well, at least not in public). There is always something disappointing about my meal here. Of course, it helps that they have some prime real estate on Market St. where you can sit outside and watch all the action.\n\nI guess that's the reason why I come back every so often, even though I know my meal is going to be \"meh.\" \n\nCome here if you just want something small to eat and you want to sit outside. Don't come here if you want Italian food.",
"Nice location, good place to people watch. A bit noisy. Both times I've been there the place has been hoppin. The food was certainly adequate. So was the service. Last visit I had gnocchi. Our hotel was nearby so we could walk to it. I would definitely recommend to other tourists.",
"I went here once with friends from out of town (I didn't pick the restaurant), and it was okay. I agree with the other reviewers that the food was good, but not spectacular, and it's very noisy inside. The servers were nice. I haven't bee back, though, and I probably won't go anytime soon, given that there are so many fantastic restaurants in this city.",
"I was visiting Philadelphia on business and decided to eat at Pizzicato and loved it. The calamari starter was some of the best I've had - anywhere. We also had the Ahi Tuna tartare and it was amazing. And finished with a pizza and ravioli. The ambiance was pleasant and the staff was efficient. I recommend Pizzicato and will definitely return.",
"My boyfriend and came to Pizzicato several weeks ago on a Saturday night. It was busy but we only had to wait a few minutes for a table. Unfortunately, we were seated in a very small table in the back, next to the bathroom. There was an awful lot of traffic to the point of distraction. My boyfriend did go back up to ask the hostess if we could change tables, however he was rudely ignored. We had to wait about 20 minutes before anyone approached us for drinks or even water. I cannot remember which drink I ordered, but it doesnt matter because I only tasted vodka. We ordered the calamari for an appetizer which was delicious! Unfortunately,I think we got the end of it since there was only about 10 pieces on the plate! Dinner was subpar. \nNothing to rave about. Also, I found the wait staff to be rude and dismissive. Definitely will not be recommending Pizzicato to my friends.",
"I went for lunch the other day and it was ok. My husband and I each had a pizza, which were decent. The service was fast even though they were busy.",
"The gnocchi here are amazing! The food is a little pricey, but you get a lot of it! The service has always been great and sitting outside watching all of the sights of Old City is a lot of fun! A great little date spot!"
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"Nice location for smugglers on the lamm, out by the tracks south of the ghetto oak mall (AKA \"00 AK MAL)... this is a cute little yellow box of a Waffle House with a great friendly/surly staff and a silent frankensteinish cook ladling synthesized butter substitute over grills spread with sumptuous feasts-to-be.\n\nLast night there was a grease fire under the main grill. Glowing drops of grease fell like lava from under the bar and made black spots on the linoleum. The employees joked and shouted at each other. One pretended to try to put out the fire with the water hose. Ha ha. One customer was complaining that he should get his bacon before they geef the flames, which by this point were burning the wood bar. Another guy kept saying \"extinguish the flames\". Funny that no one was leaving very quickly. Anyway, they finally removed the bar and extinguished the fire -- and the bacon.",
"When I was a kid, we never went to Waffle House because my mom was convinced that they were just for vagrants and truck drivers. Fortunately my Southern Girlfriend convinced me to try it.\n\nGranted, its not International House of Pancakes, but you are always sure to have a good meal, and do some wonderful people watching. Mom may have been right, but its worth it for the Waffles.",
"Where can you go at 3:30 am after a night out with friends and get some grease to soak up the last bit of hangover juice in your stomach? Not many places that's for sure. This is one of them.\n\nI'm not going to say the food is great, nor the atmosphere, but when you're dealing with off-hours, holidays, or just need to grab some food that you know isn't going to be bad, this is the place.\n\nI used to work a night shift and my friends got off work well after me, so I basically lived a few months only at night, and this was a place I could go and actually achieve somewhat of a balanced meal (yes, they have somewhat nutritional food there, you just have to look closely).\n\nIt wasn't great, but it wasn't bad...\n\nThat particular waffle house is one I took refuge in on several amateur nights just to watch the crowd of intoxicated partied-out people come in to get something to hold them over till the morning.\n\nThe crowd changes every night, but the general archetypes remain the same.",
"This Waffle House is my favorite, you never know what to expect...tonight there was 2 drunks flirtin with a bunch of young kids at the table next to them and the guy that drove them here got mad about it. The brawl was coming fast when the cook and the 2 waiters came over to stop it. As the girls left one flashed the kids and everyone in the place started laughing. The food is always good too. Thanks Brian and John for making sure all was safe",
"For what it is - Its a 5. Once you have mastered the art of ordering your hash browns - [scattered, covered, diced, Chunked & pepered is my way] and you have been customarily greeted with a welcome and hello when you enter [by every staff member] and you have heard your order screamed out to the short order cook - so the whole restaurant can hear, then you will return, again and again and again. This WH, is clean - plenty of parking and we drove 5 miles to get here - they are open all the time and you dont need to read this review if you have been drinking and need some comfort food at 2 in the am, just head on over, its worth it.",
"Their waffles are AMAZING!! Its open 24 hours and the waitresses are friendly. Its super cheap, clean and there's plenty of parking. Why don't they have waffle houses up north :(\n\nOnly complaint is that the food is obviously not healthy... diversify a bit! Add some fruits and veggies!",
"Ah, yet another Waffle House review. There all the same, you say? No, they are not. This one made me feel at home. The people were warm and friendly, very nice and funny. Cracking jokes and and telling stories. I felt like I was part of the family.\n\nThe service was awesome, fast and once again...friendly. The food is always great and fresh, the store was very clean and nothing was sticky. ( lol ) I will be going back...It's a bit out of my way, but worth it!",
"This is one of those 5 star reviews for being exceptional at what it is supposed to be. A Waffle House doesn't really merit anything above 3 stars for me, but when I want Waffle House, if my next experience is like the one I just had, I will become a huge fan of this location. I came in on a Saturday morning at 5 AM, sat right down, ordered promptly, and the absolute whiz on the grill had my food to me in good time, perfectly cooked, and I was out and on my way.\n\nAlso, that \"When I'm Gone\" song was playing when I walked in and one of the waitresses was doing the cups thingy that goes along with it. A great start to a day. Yours truly,\nMotorcycle suit guy",
"We went to Waffle House on a Sunday morning after we found ridiculous lines at Pfunky Griddle and Monell's. Admittedly, I have some nostalgia for WH since it was road trip and late night food from college.\n\nOur wait wasn't bad for 10:30 on a Sunday morning and right next to a busy interstate; maybe 15 minutes tops. There's free self-serve coffee while you wait, which ended up being a bad thing since I inhaled it to satiate my appetite. Note that the queue is a little haphazard; you basically have to keep track of your place in line by yourself to make sure you don't get lost in the shuffle. It was a little chaotic. I pity the sweet little lady who was the \"hostess.\"\n\nService is always fast and generally friendly. There was some comical drama behind the counter, which I'm sure is a function of the stress level these people have to endure for the entirety of their shift.\n\nSince I was there last they've added calorie info to the menu. Be afraid; be very afraid. You always knew this food wasn't exactly kale salad, but the amount of calories packed into your favorite waffle or hash brown style is truly impressive. It definitely affected my order. In fact, when I finished ordering, she gave me a shocked look and said, \"is that all?\" Cue the social commentary about American eating habits.\n\nThe restaurant is fairly clean given the traffic it sees. I did notice that the grease trap was starting to overflow and leak onto the floor. \"Paging Dr. OSHA. Slip-n-fall in Aisle 6.\"\n\nThis WH is exactly what you should expect from a WH: greasy, buttery, syrupy goodness delivered fast and friendly.",
"Honestly the best Waffle House I have been to. Friendly service and even a nice little attendant at the door to greet the guests. The food was cooked to perfection!"
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"Outback is a 3. They are a very good three. I cant believe with all the people eating here that no one as ever reviewed this place. My wife and i stop in here periodically and we never have a bad meal. Its clean, the staff is friendly and it lives up to the expectations of a well run franchise. The food is quick and the atmosphere is just as you would expect. we will continue to return when we want, simple, quick, easy reliable and consistent food at a reasonable price.",
"I enjoyed the food, but the prices are just about 20% too high at Outback. The cost for a beverage is also close to $3.00 which is insane. The server done a good job as fas as checking on us, but he had the personality of droopy the dog. Steak cooked perfectly medium. The crab legs portion was quite small though. The ribs were very tasty, fell off the bone. With the cost of a rack of ribs here, they should definitely include a salad though, but they don't. Just one side. Food was hot and cooked well. Place was clean also, which is a plus.",
"Growing up there was an Outback Steakhouse down the street from where I lived in Houston. I had been there a few times with my family but found them to be nothing special. Moreover, at the time the running joke was that in Australia, the locals go to Outback for American food.\n\nMy, how times have changed this chain. What used to be a ho-hum steakhouse is now actually quite good. Within the past 6 to 7 years I have only been back to Outback 3 times (a different location each time), but I must admit that they have steadily improved.\n\nFor starters, the decor is much nicer and makes more sense. Also, their signature appetizer, The Bloom'n Onion (similar to the now long gone Awesome Blossom at Chili's) is actually really good. My fiance and I went with some friends for a birthday, and along with this rather tasty fried onion, I had a steak with potato soup and green beans. The soup came nice and hot and was full of plenty of potato, bacon and cheese (no such thing as to much cheese). The green beans were perfectly cooked and seasoned, with just the right amount of crunch. Finally, the steak was actually well cooked and seasoned, in all honesty just as good as if I had made it myself (My friends tell me that I make a very good steak). My fiance got their parmesan pasta, which tasted amazing (I got to try a few bites), so good that it is the best I have had at a non-Italian chain restaurant.\n\nAs for our waitress, Andrea, was top notch and my tip reflected that. I was very impressed with her knowledge of the menu and her patience with all of us. The birthday boy, a friend of mine and my fiance's, questioned her at length about the dish he was interested in ordering. She answered all his questions and concerns politely and (from what I could tell) in a knowledgeable manner, providing additional suggestions as needed. And here I thought I was a foodie, this friend of mine takes the cake. Because of how well she handled all of his questions and concerns, I could not help but tip her well.\n\nMy only complaint is that the prices seemed a little high for the portion size, but for the most part the quality of the food more than made up for it. I hope to return soon, because this place has really come of age, like the good steaks they serve.",
"After having a bad experience at one location in the past, I was hesitant to return here but decided to after some friends of mine invited me and my fiancee along for a birthday dinner (for one of the friends). Although there was a long wait (about 45 minutes, but considering it was on a Friday I didn't mind), the staff was very accommodating, even coming outside to give us samples of their Aussie Cheese Fries...which were delicious!\n\nThe meal was very good and our waitress was super nice, answering all of our questions for us very patiently and even giving good suggestions. \n\nThe food can be kinda pricey, so it may be awhile before I return again, but I would recommend this place to my friends. :)",
"Chain restaurants typically have to go way above and beyond to get a grade above a 3 from me. Outback is my exception. Bloomin' Onion and cheese fries gets a bonus star everytime. Fortunately these guys back it up with solid service.",
"I'm not a big steak fan but my fiance is so we tend to frequent Outback every once in a while. Didn't care much for the setup but the food was very good! I had the pork chop meal and my fiance had a steak as usual which she seemed to enjoy! \n\nWaiter was very friendly but took forever to return with our order and was kinda scarce when it came to refilling our drinks and just checking on my table in general. I don't hold that against them cause hell it was busy and the wine kept me nice and relaxed until our food came. Will return...",
"Came here with my dad a few days ago for an early dinner/late lunch around 4:30?\n\nThere was no wait (which was a first for me, hah) so we were immediately seated! Our waiter was a nice fellow and immediately brought us our drinks (though he switched them, but Diet Coke and Mr. Pibb are a super similar color). We definitely took advantage of the free wheat bread; THAT STUFF IS DELICIOUS.\n\nI ordered one of their 6 oz. steaks Medium Well with a side of their seasonal veggies and sweet potato fries. My dad got a 9 oz. Victoria (I think) filet Medium and a sweet potato. My steak was cooked to perfection (brava Outback Chefs) and my veggies were good, but I was disappointed with the fries. They were cooked fine, but there was salt and pepper all over them and while I could taste the sweet potato, I could still very much taste the seasonings. My dad's steak was SOOOOO incredibly juicy and tender (I'm drooling now) and his sweet potato was fantastic!\n\nI will definitely return.",
"My family and I went here for a late Father's day dinner. My dad was really wanting a steak, and cheese fries, so we decided to go here.\n\nFirst things first-\nTheir Cheese fries.... AMAZING! I would for sure go back for these and the Bloomin' Onion. i find that these 2 items are their staple items, and they prepare these really well.\nIn the past, We've eaten at outbacks where we ask them not to bring out dinner until after the appetizer is finished, and it never fails! we get the appetizer and then the salads come out almost 2 mins after getting the fries.\nSo we held off on even putting our order in. \nfinally the server asked us if he could take out order and then all we would have to do is tell him when to put it in. worked for us. so we finally ordered after we were through our appetizer.\n\nthe salads...\nmy oh my. is lettuce so expensive that you can't fill a bowl? i am paying $3 bucks for this... it wasn't a bad salad, but it defiantly left something to the imagination. There may have been about 1cup of lettuce, and 1 oz of cucumbers cut so small i didn't know what they were. the only good thing about the salad is the croutons. \n\nmy mom ordered the full rack, with a sweet potato.\nmy dad ordered a 9 oz filet butterflied, with garlic mashed potato.\nI ordered chicken on the barbie, with the steamed veggies.\n\nmy mom was the only person who enjoyed her meal.\n\nmy chicken was less then good. it was at most, edible. The veggies were good, although i got broccoli that had the longest steams, and were tough so eating them was out, a 2 slices of summer squash. yay\n\nNow we came here for my dad for father's day so he could have a steak. HE GAVE UP ORDERING STEAKS AT OTHER STEAKHOUSES FOR THIS DINNER. with that said, when ordering the server straight out told my dad if he ordered the 6 oz, he wouldn't get much steak. so he ordered the 9 oz..\nout it came. my dad ordered it medium well, so there should have been a slight pink center... nope. none. what he did get in the center was a good big hunk of fat! yummy\nhe will never say so, but you could tell this was the most pathetic filet he's had. there was not amazing flavors, nothing. just a small piece of meat, sitting pathetically on a plate next to one scoop of garlic mashed potatoes.... \n\nvery sad... \n\nall in all... \n\npros: cheese fries, and blooming onion\ncons: anything else.",
"Just ate at Outback in Brentwood...should have stayed home. Service so slow, almost asked server if he had to go to Australia. Food quality....really! One of our dining members had to send steak back due to over cooked. Replacement not much better when it finally arrived. My own food was playing hide and seek with me underneath over sized bread until I dismantled the dish. What happened to the enjoyable dining out experience?",
"Outback curbside takeaway has been a decent choice for when we don't want to eat out or fix a last-minute meal at home. I have been to this restaurant twice and both times they messed up the order. When you prepare a take-out order, it's important to get it right since the customer will probably only learn of the mistake after they get home and a return trip would be a major inconvenience. I'm not in the restaurant industry but it seems to me that order accuracy would be critical to success of this part of the business. Little things like incorrect salad dressing, missing condiments, etc. can ruin a dining experience."
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