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"This place has been here for a very long time. I had a lunch special that was gravy, noodles and meat like mom made. Just terrific. I went for dinner with out of towners but that was when I noticed how freshly remodeled it seemed. Old time style in new materials did not really work for ambiance. This is a case of people are never really happy, whereas not run down and seedy that would be bad, but 1890 captain chairs with no 'character' is not right either. Dinner was average.",
"This place has been a Tucson gem for over 25 years. The wait staff is very friendly and the service was great. My friend ordered an ice tea and the waitress brought an entire pitcher and an extra glass full of ice...now that is someone who knows what customers want. As for the food I had the famous Cody Burger and beans (I figured I had to hence the name of the place). I was very happy with my burger because it was only $6.50 and was on a nice fresh role. I could tell the meat was ground fresh and had a really nice seasoning. However, I was a little disappointment with the beans. I was expecting something great since the restaurant has the title in its name. They were average but I have to warn that I am a fan of barbecue baked beans and I think that is what I expected. We also got a brownie for dessert, which was just okay (something you could probably make yourself ) but it was big and only $4. Other than that, everything is very reasonably priced and the service is great. You cannot get a better deal on a good burger than this place.",
"Just average. My wife and I were one of two occupied tables on the night we visited. The food was OK but nothing special. The prices were along the lines of Lil' Abners and Daisy Maes which ARE good steak houses. The staff seem pretty uninterested as a whole. Service was slow even though there was only one other table besides ours. I had expected better for the price paid.",
"I have been visiting this place off and on for 20 years, mostly for dinners. It has always had a simple modest retro steakhouse feel. If you like these places in general, and enjoy straight forward beef, potato, and salad dinners, then you wil enjoy Cody's. The food is quite good and consistent and is a really great value. The wait staff is always friendly and eager to please. The boot of beer rocks. (works with root beer, too). Definitely family friendly.",
"There's something incredibly charming about a place that drowns itself in old Western decor, serves almost all of its beverages in glass boots, and takes every opportunity available to sneak in insults towards Ralph Nader and the Green Party. \n\nTheir Codyburger is probably the best value you could ever hope for in a burger of this quality. It's a prime example of a simple product that's been executed perfectly. The beef is seasoned just right; the bun is toasted ever so slightly; the vegetables are all fresh and crisp. Beautiful, tasty simplicity. Throw in a heaping pile of fries (they really give you a lot!), and you've just spent the best $7.00 (plus tip!) you'll probably spend in a long time. Their steaks range from $9.99 to ~$20, and they're all very good (especially the ribeye), but Wednesday nights they have a New York strip special for an incredible $9.99. That's one 12 oz strip (which is, once again, seasoned perfectly), two sides, bread, and your choice of soup or salad -- all for $9.99. How they manage to stay open with deals like this is beyond me, but it seems as though Wednesday nights are pretty popular, so it must be working. \n\nService can be hit or miss, depending on who's serving. My friends and I discovered it during the glory days, when an exceptionally good server named Tawna was working there. At least 5x as charming as the decor and at least 10x as good as any server in Tucson, she didn't even need to ask me what I wanted. It was the first time I'd ever experienced that kind of restaurant -- the kind where a regular could simply say, \"I'll have the usual,\" and the restaurant would know exactly what that meant. She doesn't work there anymore, and unfortunately I haven't been there since May, but the rest of the staff is also very friendly, and so I can't imagine having a bad experience here.",
"This place is like Pinnacle Peak Lite, the biggest difference being this place actually serves REALLY good food. Sure there is no Trail Dust Town, staged gun fights, or cutting off of ties, but isn't that a good thing? They do the old Western decor, and I think they do it well.\n\nThis is easily my favorite place in Tucson to come for a steak for two reasons. The first obviously being the quality of the food and the second being the value. You seriously can NOT beat this places dinner specials. On Tuesday you can get TWO giant pork chops, Wednesday a large new york strip, and Thursday an 8 ounce prime rib. All of these come with bread, soup or salad, and your choice of two sides! All of these meals cost $10.95! That is utter ridiculous-ness in my books. And just to throw this out there, on Friday and Saturday they do 16 ounce T-Bones for 13.95. They're closed Sunday, and I personally don't like Monday's special, bbq boneless beef ribs. The REAL ribs are delicious though!\n\nYou really have to try their soup too! I've eaten here probably 20 times and I don't think I've seen the same soup more than twice. The exception being every Friday is clam chowder. If you get the side salad expect for the normal steakhouse abuse of salads. Compared to Lil' Abners though it is wonderful! At least they put veggies on their iceberg lettuce! I personally have never order the salad entrees, (I love meat) but I had a friend do it once and it looked quite delicious.\n\nTheir burger is also one of the best in Tucson. Given the choice between this and Zinburger (my other favorite burger place) I'd probably pick Cody's 9 out of 10 times. I always get mine with pepper jack and bacon. The grand total of a burger topped my way comes out to just under 9 bucks. Keep in mind that comes WITH one side. Quite a good deal if you ask me!\n\nThe way drinks are served should put a smile on your face. Almost everything is served in a boot-shaped glass. The only exception being the iced-tea and that comes with a full pitcher and an extra glass of ice. I also used to come when the best waitress in the world worked here, and she would even put my tea in a boot. Little things like that made my day. Overall, I think I've only had bad service once, and it was the girl's first day so I tried to cut her some slack (and she was replacing the best server of all time.)\n\nIf you love steak and you haven't been here, do yourself a favor and come in for one of their specials. It blows places like Silver Saddle out of the water! Definitely on my short list of favorite restaurants in Tucson!",
"We came here last night and it was tasty. Of course we had spend a long day of Black Friday sales so we were famished. We said we would stop at the next place we saw so here it is.\nMy kids loved the food I must say I was really jealous of their choices. My son had ribs with potato wedges, and beans. My daughter had a bbq beef sandwhich that couldn't even fit in her mouth. For my fiance he had the steak sandwich which was the size of half the plate. My kids had sarsaparilla in a boot mug.\nWe are from the midwest and enjoyed our meals thoroughly.\nMy mother in law will be here around Christmas and we will definitely be back! \nI recommend it for a nice steak dinner--it is tasty!\nNow the interior decorations....hmmm just have to get past that.",
"Not a bad BBQ joint. We went in the late afternoon, before the dinner rush. I got the half slab of ribs and boy was it good. Amazing seasoning and they just about fell off the bone. I had the baked beans which tasted like chili, not my style. I also had the veggies on the aide which were good. Overall the place was good, just nothing great. I feel like the atmosphere does have an effect on your overall opinion of a place. It had a nice western style but was just lacking. \n\nOh but you should get the root beer in a boot cup. That was kinda great.",
"I love the atmosphere and food here. Can get pretty clammy in there on hot days, but the food doesn't suffer. The staff is always great and I love their tea.",
"I have heard rumors that this place is quiet good for a long time so I finally got around to trying it out. In the end I think it is middle of the road, the was good, I have had better. It was a better steak then you would get at a big chain like applebees or outback. The atmosphere was western with animal hides on the wall and rustic decor. The beans we were but I'm not big on beans anyhow. \n\nBetter then some, but not as good as others."
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"This is an unassuming, no frills, traditional Chinese place. In today's environment where everything is buffet style or overly pretentious this is a welcome change. The place is comfy and intimate and the food is real Asian comfort food, no MSG. I really enjoy the soups",
"No frills, no crazy looking statues except for a waving cat when you first walk in, but the food is pretty authentic and great tasting and reasonably priced. The Mongolian Beef and Shrimp Toast was spot on and seasoned perfectly. I will definitely be back to try different things on the menu.",
"I eat a lot of Chinese food ect. This place is buy far the best I have had yet. Egg rolls are quality made. And food is very very good. It's very hot when you get it. And they give you a lot. I will be back for more. It's a very simple place and they are nice.",
"Food is made of quality ingredients and made fresh. No msg. I ordered mandarin chicken with an egg roll, crab Rangoon and hot and sour soup. All of it was very well made and extremely tasty. Not your typical strip mall Chinese food. Menu is simple but has plenty of choices. Staff very nice and welcoming. Just overheard server telling another table that they make their own chicken broth and egg rolls from scratch. I can definitely tell. Definitely worth eating here. Come on people, let's help this business thrive! We need more like them! Sometimes when there are only a few reviews, I think that they were written by people they know, but I promise I have no affiliation with anyone here. Just good food that inspires me to write an effusive review.",
"Went here to eat two days ago with a few friends, and I must say it's much better than the other places around. My buddy got their sesame shrimp and I got their Mongolian beef. I'm usually not a big fan of shrimp, since most restaurants don't de-vein the shrimp, but to my surprise, the shrimp were pretty dang clean. Nevertheless, both were delicious, and the service was also pretty good. Would definitely come again.",
"Great food and good service. Been there twice and had very delicious food. The best red chilly paste with food was great. Owner is very attentive.",
"First time here.\nCalled in order. Polite lady took order. We had Shrimp n Lobster and the Huna Chicken. Both served wih egg roll and shrimp fried rice.\nFood was excellent. Very fresh everything!! A very pleasing taste. Def enough to eat.\nWill be back for more soon.",
"Great dumplings and my family always wants egg rolls, normally I pass on them but this time I tried one and it was so fresh crispy and delicious. I finally found a Chinese restaurant near me to make my regular spot and not having to go far away from home",
"First off, let me start my saying that I'm one of those assholes that only uses Yelp to write negative reviews. But the experience of eating here has changed that for me. I believe it was the manager/owner on staff. A very cute, professional young Chinese lady was taking care of everyone in the restaurant. She was just so sweet. Me and my boyfriends came I guess on the opening week. She informed us that we got a free appetizer with everything that we ordered so we got some crab ragon Togo. All of the food was fantastic but particularly the dumplings were the best I've ever eaten. I have worked at 4 different Japanese/Chinese places as bartenders and managers all my working life and these were still the best dumplings I've ever put in my mouth. I can tell by the location that it would be hard to find without Yelp and other advertisement, please don't let this place slip through your fingers, it's so good. The food was so delicious. Great portions for the price.",
"This place has decent Chinese food at reasonable to cheap prices. The location has been multiple places and was most recently a vegetarian Indian establishment. You can easily drive past this restaurant and not even notice it. There has only been one person working the front of house during all my visits and it hasn't ever been crowded during lunch so this has been a quick lunch spot. It's a pretty bare bones and basic place without a lot of atmosphere but that seems to be reflected in their affordable prices."
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"I am a HUGE BBQ fan and Bully's just doesn't deliver. You can tell that they do not smoke their meat fresh daily as well, which is a huge down side for me. I think they are also a little over priced for BBQ. The atmosphere is also not that of a BBQ joint. We have tried a few times, hoping that maybe we visited on an \"off\" night, but have been disappointed every time. Service is also a hit and miss. A word to the wise, do not let anyone in your group order a cheeseburger off the kids menu, that apparently takes an extra 40 minutes (or so we were told after having waited 30 minutes). We will not be returning.",
"I am updating my review of Bully's after the last TWO visits. The second to last visit, the waitress got all three orders wrong and tried to charge us double because she got the order wrong and she also didn't refill drinks AT ALL, Very rude. The last visit will be forever my last. My husband and I walked to Bully's (Yes it's that close) and sat in the bar so that we could watch the Olympics, the second we sat down the bartender turned ALL of the TVs to something else, Okay fine, I asked if all of the TVs had to change and she got completely snotty and said \" I can change it back..\" I looked at my husband and said, we are out of here! I will never enter that place again. They need all new wait staff and bartenders without attitudes towards customers that visit often.",
"I was a little shocked by the review when I pulled it up to write mine & saw the stars. \nMy Grandparents live in the area, and I have now visited Bully's on 2 occasions, and they are 2 for 2 right on! Both times I have had good service and good meals & both times they have been VERY busy when I was there. \nThe first time I ordered the ribs, the next time the pulled pork - both times...hot food, good flavor, moist smoked BBQ. Our sides consisted of garlic mashed, baked beans, slaw, potato salad.... I would be interested to know how they made their mashed - very different.\nMy whole table enjoyed their dinners. The cost was a bit higher, however the amout of food was MORE than you could possibly eat. We all took home boxes - so considering you possibly got 2 meals, not too bad. \nWe ordered a hot dog off of the kids menu, and it came grilled w/ fries. \nThe only negative we saw during our visit was the noise level. The concrete floors & all the people boosted it. \nGive it a try - good BBQ!",
"I have been to Bully's many times day and night and have never been disappointed with the food. Their ribs are great, chicken is moist and juicy, and their brisket is one of my favorites, cut in nice thick chunks. Everything is served dry with a choice of sauces, my personal favorite is sweet and smokey, just the way I like it. As for sides, they have all the norms. Everyone I go with seems to love the sweet potato fries, but I don't like sweet fries (not Bullys fault), they also have fried green beens which is a unique app. My only suggestion is to add local craft beers to the taps.",
"The sauces are great, especially the one they call \"the heat\". The meat is good and tender, too. The sides are all disappointing: dry potatoes and vegetables, bland beans, overcooked hushpuppies and hard bread. The service also leaves a lot to be desired.",
"We have been fans of Bully's ever since we first tried it shortly after moving to Columbia about 3 years ago. The first time I ordered the chicken and my husband had pulled pork; both were great. The second time we went for the ribs and were so glad we did! They were fantastic and became our regular choice whenever we went, which was about once every 2-3 months. \nThe food has always been tasty, hot and well prepared, however on occasion the service was a bit slow in the beginning. More recently, the service has improved immensly; even on busy nights we are seated and served very promptly. \nAbout 2 months ago, we happened to go on a Wednesday evening when the special was pork steak. I ordered the ribs as usual, but my husband decided to try the pork steak on a whim. To call it the best pork steak ever would be an understatement! We have been there 4 times in the past 6 weeks just for that pork steak!\nOn a side note (pun intended), I also highly reccommend their onion rings, smashed potatoes, and chunky applesauce, but especially the onion rings. I love onion rings, but hate getting slapped in the face by the hot onion slipping out when you try to take a bite. Theirs are a little bit greasy, but the onion always breaks off cleanly when I bite and the rest stays put in the crispy batter, and I love the dipping sauce they come with.\n\nUpdate: \nOn Aug 2, 2012 we took a large extended family group to Bully's. I called ahead the day before because there were going to be about 20 people in our party.. The day of, we ended up with a group of 11 adults and 11 children. My husband and I arrived a couple minutes early to make sure all was in place and set to go and the rest arrived within the next 10 minutes or so. They had the table set and ready for us when we arrived, all we needed to do was figure out where we preferred the booster seats and high chairs to be. They were very accommodating. \nThey immediately began taking drink orders and serving them as people arrived so no one had to wait long for their beverages. Since all of the children were under the age of 7 we opted to order 2 adult meals to split amongst them. At the time we ordered, I asked if the food for the children could be brought out as soon as possible, and they glady complied to our request. They brought out extra plates and some crackers for the children right away. Even before all the crackers were gone, the kids food was ready and brought out first as requested so we were able to get them sorted out right away. The adults food was being served just as we were finishing up dividing the kids food. This was on a Wednesday, so we all ordered the pork steak special which probably helped by making it a relatively uncomplicated order for the kitchen. \nThe food itself, was fantastic as usual. Props to the staff for doing so great with such a large group.",
"This place is terrible. My fiance and I went here about two weeks ago and started with an appetizer, well, we tried to; the waitress forgot to ever bring it to us! Following this mishap our entrees arrive with the pulled pork being served at room temperature and a portion not much larger than can be found at Sam's club on a Saturday afternoon in a sample aisle. We were both extremely displeased and won't be going back. Save yourself the trouble.",
"As a manager with 6 years of experience at Bully's I would like to thank everyone for your feedback. I am proud of the food we serve, our staff, and the service we provide. Over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting and serving thousands of guests and making them happy. We all look forward to continuing to serve high quality food with exceptional service.",
"Since a lot of people have made comments about the poor service here, I'll start off by saying that our service was very good. Unfortunately, I can't say too many positive things about the food. My kids both ordered from the children's menu. My 5 year old loved her corn dog, and the crinkly fries were really good. My 8 year old had the kids rib plate, which was a basket of 3 ribs and fries. Each meal came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which was actually quite good. My daughter said the ribs were \"ok\". My husband had a half rack, sweet potato fries and beans. I had a Texas beef sandwich and sweet potato fries. My husband wasn't at all enthused over the ribs. I had a taste and I had to agree. Mediocre at best. His sweet potato fries, like mine, were greasy and tasted like they'd been fried in old grease. My Texas beef sandwich was not half bad. The sauces were pretty good, but nothing special. Now, about an hour or so later, my husband and I both have upset stomachs. We won't return. There are too many other places in the area to eat...why waste our time on mediocrity?",
"My Wif and I have dined at both Bully's Smokehouses. The Edwardsville store has been one of our favorites for a few years. We visited two weeks ago and found we needed to change our plans. I think they closed the wrong location."
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"Their margarita pizza was amazing! Much better than other places I've tried. Love the concept with organic and non-GMO ingredients. We also ordered the boneless wings (spicy) and a small beet salad with yogurt dressing. The wings are naked with the spicy sauce to dip in. My husband really liked them. My mom loved the beet salad. It's huge! We thought we may have been charged for a large when we saw the size, but we weren't. It's big enough to split. This is 100% our new pizza place going forward!!!",
"Ordered take-out tonight. Ordered the Market Salad, size small - enough for three as a side salad! The Cheesesteak on ciabatta - really excellent, enough for two but I'm sure it will still be good for lunch with the leftovers. Finally ordered the Pasta Roti - very good, particularly because I like spinach and mushrooms. We definitely ordered too much food for two people. I would have been happy splitting the salad and either entrée. Speaking of the salad, it was fresh, with lots of chicken, roasted peppers, sundried tomatoes and mozzarella in it. I would definitely get it again. The only problem is that I ordered Balsamic Vinaigrette and got something different, not sue what it was but it was very good. Next time, I'm trying the pizza. If the dough is anything like the flavor of that homemade ciabatta roll, I cant wait!",
"Great place!! First all organic pizzeria I have seen in South Jersey!! Come and support this place!! Here's hoping they come to Mt. Laurel and Moorestown!!",
"Refreshing to have Neapolitan style pizza here in Medford. This is now our go to place. I've only had the pizza so far (margherita, grandma, and a few different slices .. all were excellent) and I look forward to exploring the rest of the menu.",
"This place has stellar pizza. Just ordered the margherita, and meat with mushrooms. Great thin and flavorful crust. Tried the risotto balls. They where yummy and full of herbs, but I think they should put the sauce on the side so you can dip into it and keep them crispy. Meatballs are also full of herbs and aromatic. \n\nThis is hands down the best pizza I've had in Medford, and it's so fantastic to have an organic option that's not too hard on the wallet.",
"Delicious pizza made from quality ingredients. What more could you want?! The use of only organic and non-GMO ingredients is a fantastic concept and well-appreciated in this area. It helps to set this pizza shop apart from so many others in Medford. We had the Vanti pizza - meatballs, mozzarella, ricotta, san marzano tomatoes. The little meatballs were well seasoned. All the toppings together added up to a great pizza. The thin and flavorful crust is the perfect vehicle for any combination of toppings. They don't offer delivery yet but they mentioned that will be an option soon.",
"The pizza is incredible!!! Tonight we had the meatball pizza \"Grandma Style\" (a deeper dish that is just the perfect thickness to support all the wonderful ingredients) and we couldn't stop eating it! We love that Organico makes conscientious decisions when choosing their ingredients so I can feel good about what I'm eating. We also had the wings with hot sauce and they were outstanding. The flavor was spot on and the wings were a normal size, not like some of the monstrous wings that I feel like SO many restaurants are serving now, that come from chickens who were clearly loaded up on steroids and who knows what else. Adding Organico to our regular line up, without a doubt. I won't be surprised if we order from them again this week.",
"Let me start by saying we ate almost the whole pie and took home the last slice. However, a couple of points:\n\n1. The crust was so thin (+) that some slices were very soggy (-).\n2. The meatballs were fresh and flavorful (+), but the sauce tasted like it came right from a can (-).\n3. The employees were very friendly (+) though when asked about beer or wine glasses, they best they could come up with were plastic cups (-).\n\nIn all, it wasn't bad, but I don't feel the need to come back. And FYI, it's really more set up to be a takeout only restaurant, though there are about four tables there.",
"Clean, friendly AND ORGANIC! Need I say more?!?! Food was fantastic. Staff was so friendly. Excited to finally have a healthy spot in town.",
"Excellent Pizza and service. If are looking for an alternative to Rivera this is the best place around."
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"Family-oriented, traditional Laos & Thai food with great customer service! This is the best way to describe this small, must-visit restaurant located inside Washington Square mall. There are several dishes offered here but a few of my favorite include the yellow curry, chicken larb, and egg rolls! The food is fresh and can be made to order, so if you're a fan of the spice, just ask for it and you won't be disappointed. Or if you're like me, and prefer a milder dish, they'll accommodate for that request as well. Love the display of the food as well. Makes it feel more like an upscale restaurant by including a creative design on your plate. The customer service is great as well. I've often chatted with the cooks and have found the owner is very passionate about her business. Try out this place if you're in the area!",
"Phan's Kitchen is quietly located right outside of Target inside Washington Square mall serving authentic Thai and Vietnamese food. Do not be quick to judge the quality of food simply by where it is located (typically Im that person) because I learned before this business was an established restaurant, it was mobile making deliveries where most of their devoted customers lived East of Indianapolis. Now they want to return the favor by opening up a restaurant and keeping it East of Indy for their current customers who has helped them make all of this possible. \nIt is inside a mall, I know what you thinking... if you are expecting to walk up to choose a side, 2 entrees, and everything tasting the same then you will be disappointed because it is not even close...\nFood is truly authentic and it is freshly made to order. Does it really get any better than that? I went there during their soft opening so I couldn't order more than I did because they didn't have everything available yet but what I did have was amazing! I have tried all the Asian restaurants, on the west, north, east, and south side and this is definitely on the top of my list! You will not be disappointed, I promise!! Phan you are an awesome cook! Tell me when you have your sweet pork and I'll be there!!! Again! #drooling",
"Phan's Kitchen has the most delicious food! Everything is made by order and is super fresh and full of flavor! You will not be disappointed!",
"I jumped for joy when I saw on Yelp that Indianapolis finally had its first Lao restaurant and had to get there ASAP. (Apparently there's also a new place in Carmel that has some Lao food, but seems to have more Thai and Vietnamese than Phan's does.) \n\nThis place is tucked into an unassuming spot in the Washington Square Mall, near Target. It's not in a food court...it's in a storefront. Where you might find an Aeropostale or Pac-Sun in a normal mall, in this quirky eastside establishment there is this Lao restaurant. From the pictures on Yelp we figured this was in a regular old strip mall next to Washington Square, but nope...it's in the mall itself!\n\nI would say the menu is roughly 1/2 Lao, 1/2 Thai/Vietnamese, etc. Definitely go for the Lao options. The lady running this place seems very passionate about serving authentic Lao cuisine and was super friendly. \n\nWe got an order of 5 pork egg rolls. I've had a good share of egg rolls in my day and I can say that these are the 2nd best that I have ever had. The only place to beat them is Super Bowl Pho in Westfield. These were pretty dang good though. They were crisp and hot and the ubiquitous Southeast Asian plum sauce that comes with them was so good I would have drank a glass of it. \n\nAlso, since we were first time customers, the owner offered us some of her Lao jerky. It was really tasty, sort of barbecue-y and a little bit sweet.\n\nWe ordered two dishes to share: larb and yum neau. For the larb (pronounced without the r, apparently) we chose chicken. Yum neau is a beef salad and larb is a salad-like dish that can come with different meats. (Also, according to the Internet larb is Laos's national dish.) Both were delicious choices. We went with a medium spice level on both, which I thought was just right, my mom thought was too spicy, and my dad thought was too mild. But whatever your spice tolerance, these dishes are going to be delicious. Each one has so many fresh-tasting components and herbs...if you like cilantro, lime, pepper, onions, and any number of other flavors, you'll love these dishes. They also come with a bowl of white rice that we ordered \"jeow som,\" a chili-lime sauce, to eat with. This stuff is really strong (we had mixed attitudes about it...only get it if you really love lime). \n\nThis unassuming restaurant in an unassuming location is definitely worth a stop. I hope that it will become a successful business; this mall seems a little dreary so I hope they get enough foot traffic to stay afloat and prosper. I will definitely try to come back and sample more of this unique cuisine and I suggest that you do the same. Now the only country I have left to try food from in Southeast Asia is Cambodia!",
"Very good, fresh and made to order. Authentic Asian food. I wanted to try everything, but chose the pork fried rice and pad Thai. I bought it to share but kept most of it to myself. Pork fried rice was some of the best fried rice I've ever had. Will definitely eat here again",
"Thoroughly enjoyed the Pad Thai I had today at Phan's kitchen and plan to go back for Pho this Sunday. The Pad Thai was so good, great flavors, beautiful colors and loved all the condiments on the table. I live in Irvington and am glad to see this come to the East Side, even if Washington Square Mall is pretty depressing. Can't wait to try the egg rolls and other dishes, and that pho.",
"Fantastic Thai on the east side. It's about time! Casual dining experience (order, pay and pick up at the counter and it's inside a mall) but who cares, the food is awesome. I started with the chicken satay appetizer. Nicely seasoned and cooked and it comes with a homemade complex peanut sauce and tasty tangy cucumber salad. For an entree I went for the red curry with tofu. I ordered it spicy and was it ever! It is made with coconut milk, red pepper, bamboo shoots and basil. Again, a nicely complex dish and very good. The portion was very generous, had lots of tofu and bamboo shoots in it, and came with a heaping bowl of steamed white rice. A filling and great meal. I will go back soon to try other things on the varied menu. This couple is working hard to bring good diverse ethnic food to the east side. Help them succeed. Bring your friends and visit soon!",
"We just moved to Indy and were sad to see that there wasn't any real authentic Asian restaurants. Not corporate Americanized food like so many chinese buffets that serve food that they think Americans want. \n\nTrue authentic Lao food. Pho Sunday was delicious. Incredible authentic broth and the usual sides. Also had the chicken satay with the most flavorful peanut sauce and fresh spring rolls with fresh herbs and shrimp. \n\nDefinitely a fresh breath of air culinary wise. Indianapolis needs more authentic places like this!!! Will be back definitely and can't wait for our next meal!!",
"Yes! Indy's food diversity surprises and delights me daily. Yes, we're in the heart of the midwest and yes, we have Ethiopian, Cuban, Nigerian, Laotian, Mongolian, etc. Phan's brings fresh Laotian cuisine to the table with friendly and enthusiastic service. The team is eager to share their story and the scoop on dishes found on the menu. First and foremost, you'll be surprised by the Washington Square Mall location on the East Side but the food is worth the mall adventure. And, it goes without saying, the eastside is always full of surprises. \n\nI'm still thinking about the Laotian jerky and delicious rolls we experienced during our visit. The pork spring roll and jerky were my favorites. Kicking myself for not purchasing a stash of the jerky to take home. The food was vibrant in flavor and color. Bring on the food photos! You'll find light and healthy options like the chicken larb gai salad as well as heavier fried dishes like the Laotian rolls filled with meat, veggies and rice noodles. If you're familiar with Vietnamese cuisine, you'll notice that several of the ingredients are similar given their geographical proximity. Fun note: Phan's Kitchen hosts fun events throughout the week to bring people together - pho and football on Sundays ;)",
"Great egg rolls fluffy on the inside lightly fried on the outside but still warm throughout, entree was great had the chicken ginger well cooked carrots peppers chicken and mushrooms and a decent price."
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"I LOVE this place my BFF introduced me too. The first time I went, I found the chicken and purple chips too salty but the next time (and many after! it) was perfecto. I get the chicken burrito w/ all kind of toppings including guac and their delish queso. It's this carb and Mexican food lover's dream : ) YUUUM!!!",
"I frequent all sorts of other fast food chains, and I like a hamburger and fries as much as the next guy. But for a little more, if not the same price, Pamchero's is a great alternative to the fast food atmosphere, taste, and health perspective. Regardless of whether or not you're critical of spicy or mexican food, I encourage you just to try it. Thats all it took for this burrito ambassador.",
"Amazing burritos...fresh pressed tortillas aren't steamed and sticky like the competition and all ingredients are mixed prior to rolling to make for consistent goodness. All ingredients are fresh and delicious!",
"Terrible service and no food left when it was over an hour and a half before close! The Asian server was extremely stingy in giving food out and refused to tell me prices of food! Will not be going back again.",
"Pretty good fast food mexican. A step above Baja Fresh and about on par with Chipotle -- they do some things better, other things not. The freshly made tortillas are a flavorful departure from the aforementioned establishments. I have to admit, I get cravings.",
"I can't believe I'm reviewing a fast food chain, but Panchero's makes some damn fine burritos.\n\nOn the Mexican fast food spectrum, Panchero's is more comparable to Qdoba and Chipotle than it is to other iterations you might find in the area (like Baja Fresh or Taco Bell): the same is true for the interior. There are a few key factors that distinguish Panchero's, which is the point of this review.\n\nThe biggest difference is the burrito wrap itself. At Qdoba and Chipotle, they'll put pre-cooked wraps into a steamer to heat it up. At Panchero's, they slap a wad of dough onto a press and then slap it on the grill for a few seconds. Somehow, this process makes the tortilla taste thinner (although it will still hold together while you're eating).\n\nThe rice is also different -- rather than cutting it up with cilantro (which I do love), they prepare it in a way that reminds me of the taquerias I went to while I was in San Francisco. I suspect that means they fry it, as it tastes greasier. Also, word for the wise: their hot salsa is spicier than the competition's. Adds a nice pop to each bite.\n\nAnd then there's Bob. Bob is what they've affectionately named the red triangular piece of plastic they use to mix the ingredients together before wrapping everything up. It's a small step that makes a big difference towards consistency between bites. I'm sure you could request for them to hold the Bob if you prefer those bites of pure rice / beans / guacamole, but I've never seen the need.\n\nI'm not in love with the metal plates they serve the food on, but that's a fairly minor complaint for an overall good place. My only other regret? They keep holding the cool events (like the $1 Burrito sale to celebrate their one year anniversary, or their Burrito Eating Competition) at inconvenient times for me.",
"Stopped in to get some takeout lunch with a friend last weekend. Despite slight communication issues with the guys behind the counter (I originally ordered a barbacoa burrito...and ended up with a chicken one), it tasted pretty good.\n\nIt was nice to see that they weren't pulling out flour tortillas from a plastic bag. They toss a ball of dough into a press and make it at the time you order.\n\nComparable to Chipotle? Definitely, but I haven't been to Chipotle recently at all to say who is better.\n\nDefinitely wanna come back and try some other stuff.",
"This place is a Chipolte knock-off, but Chipolte is better. I ordered the Burrito Bowl, which is a conglomeration of chicken, beans, corn, rice, salsa, and hot sauce. The chicken was just ok--it had a funny texture. The bowl was lukewarm at best, I guess because most of the ingredients were kept at room temperature. I probably should have asked them to heat it up, but I didn't and ate it anyway. Like I said, I've had the same thing at Chipolte and it was better, so i have to give it only 2 stars. It did have a free taco offer on Yelp, which was good though, and the guy making the food screwed up and gave us 2 free tacos instead of one, then the manager tried to charge us for the second taco. When I pointed out that we had showed the coupon to the guy making the tacos, and HE was the one who screwed up, he took the second taco off the bill, so I guess they were nice in that regard. The line moved slowly though.",
"This place is awesome. They have the best burritos around and the tacos are also very good. The prices make this place even better. Where else are you going to get a healthy, filling meal for only 6.25? I go here at least once a week. \n\nThis place is wwwaaaayyyy better than Baha fresh or chipolte.",
"Me and my co workers frequent Panchero's because everything they make is very fresh and the staff is VERY friendly. I always ask for special things and they are so nice about my requests. They also give local business discounts so check with them and see if they give your company's employees a discount. \n\nAnd they also have some awesome hotsauce stocked, so get some chips and salsa, or guacamole and try their super hot sauce (green one)!"
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"We like this restaurant for it's food. The ambiance is \"Pizza Pallor\" but great for casual dining. The Italian dishes were great and we had a nice salad too.I love the ravioli.",
"This restaurant is the best Italian restaurant in all of Cherry Hill! I trek from Philadelphia to dine there. The food is consistently good, the pizza is spectacular, the prices are reasonable, the service is excellent. The owners are extremely friendly, too! It's a place for all ages and styles. GO THERE!!!!",
"Great food, good service. Family-friendly place. The entrees are big enough to share! You definitely don't need your own. The new place is so nice. I love the murals! So clean.",
"Always busy for a reason. Neighborhood friendly, good service good food.",
"Whether we're looking to grab a pizza or fill-up on some fresh/homemade Italian food, Michaelangelo's is our family's standby.\n\nTucked away in an unassuming shopping center off of brace road, Michaelangelo's serves up fresh, delicious Italian dishes and pizza within a friendly, casual, family environment. Yes, most of the items on the menu are \"americanized\" versions of Italian classics, but the quality and quantity served is unmatched within the area.\n\nIf you plan to eat-in, come hungry. Every entree comes with soup AND salad AND bread (garlic and regular). The pasta and meat dishes are always fresh, arrive quickly, and taste delicious. When we have friends visiting, we always recommend Michaelangelo's, and nobody every complains (except perhaps that they ate too much!).",
"NOTE: ACTUAL ADDRESS IS 1334 BRACE ROAD, NOT 304 KRESSON ROAD. THEY MOVED A FEW YEARS AGO.\n\nTheir website is http://michaelangelos.vpweb.com\n\nThis is our standby italian, because we love the service and the comfortable booths, and the food is always good. It's a bit expensive, however, and the salads that come with the meal are small. The pizza is excellent, and their chicken marsala is one of the best. All meals come with HOT bread, including regular italian bread and delicious (and extra greasy) garlic bread. Free refills on the bread of course. Don't forget to ask for extra \"stuff\" on your garlic bread when you see the waitress--the extra garlic may make you unkissable for the next two weeks but it's worth it. The meals are not exceptionally large, but when you factor in the garlic bread and the salad, it's easily splittable between two people. There's a TV in the corner usually showing some sporting event, but this is no sports bar. I've also had the calzone and it was very good. Everything is homemade here, and you can watch the guys making the pizza behind the counter.",
"We ate here for the first time this weekend based on some of the reviews here. The food was good - not exceptional. We had zucchini soup and salad for starters. I thought the salad was lacking - I prefer something other than iceberg lettuce and shredded carrots. The soup was more pasta than zucchini but very tasty. I had the crab ravioli in a blush sauce which was very good. Hubby had veal parm and said it was also very good. The portions were not huge but ample - we both finished our meals but were stuffed. The atmosphere is nice - an upscale pizza place and the wait-staff was friendly and attentive. We will likely return.",
"I visited Michaelangelo's this past weekend. The food was phenomenal. The vodka sauce was on point. The owner brought us out some complimentary mussels. The red sauce and muscles were off the chain. The garlic bread was also delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants great Italian food at an affordable price.",
"NO WAY\nI know others like this place ,I'm sorry to say it was awful.\nThe soup was ok, not filled up, looked like they didn't want to splurge with filling up to look decent.\n the salad looked like they opened a bag of salad dribbled it on then grabbed some off. \nthe garlic bread is full of jared garlic and oil will make your stomach sick.\nmy son ordered lasagna , who knows what was in it \nand i ordered pasta w/ broccoli it tasted like it was sitting in salt water and that was only flavor. when they found out i didn't like it the owner or someone, picked up my plate and with his fingers grabbed the spaghetti and put it in his mouth , need I say more how disgusting .\nOver priced and was awful.",
"Had a mini family reunion, May 2nd. We ate pizza. It was amazing. We would like to try more of their menu but, alas, we live 8 hours away. They don't sell adult beverages but BYOB is welcome."
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"It's a beautifully planned out space, and you can really escape the chaos of an otherwise hectic day here. With any service, you can use the fitness center, and the co-ed whirlpool. There's a separate steam and sauna in the locker room. Also, a cafe is available for light, healthy eating. \n\nI love the fact the services begin here at eight am! Now, I may not get a Brazilian done at that hour of the morn, but to get a brow wax or a pedi out of the way, that's great. Locals get an extra treat if you have a service done Sunday - Thursday!\n\nMy brow wax wasn't as extensive as I like, and it's my fault for not specifying what I do like. However, I do pay to trust the esthetician, and the 10,000 watt bulb to see all the stay hairs in view. But, I'll be back for more services, and will happily report.",
"I've gone back several times for a pedi, and I must say I love it! Doris - my technician does a fantastic job, and I always feel great when I leave. It could also be the glass of champagne before and after, too.\n\nThe locals' special is even better these days: 30% every day but Saturday!",
"Not as good as other Ritz spas. The facilities are shockingly lacking, but the service was very good. Very helpful and friendly staff. \n\nHowever, the hot tub is located in a very small coed pool area, which you can only access through the gym on the first floor (locker rooms are on the second). It's quite the annoying trek, and you have to wear a bathing suit and negotiate lots of marble stairs in your wet feet. Yes, they give you spa slippers, but I was still afraid of slipping. \n\nThe dry sauna and steam rooms were not that hot temperature-wise, and the floor boards in the sauna had seen better days--very rickety. I had to search and search for towels, which are only in one location and not anywhere near the sauna/steam rooms. They did have iced face towels outside of each, which was a nice touch. \n\nThe biggest problem with the locker room is that the \"quiet\" waiting area is far from quiet. There are some great lounging couches/day beds, but unfortunately, they're located next to this door which slams shut each time staff goes in and out, which was very frequently.\n\nFinally--the treatment. I got the 50 minute Vichy Warm Stone Massage, which was the most decadent treatment I've had. Hot water cascades down your body during the entire treatment as you are massaged with hot stones and oils. I felt guilty for wasting so much water, but it was so relaxing. So I guess I didnt feel that guilty. Anyway, the $25 shampoo add-on was NOT worth it. It just took time away from other body parts being massaged, and my hair did not feel very clean afterward--just very oily. \n\nIn all, while I really liked the treatment, I like a full service spa when on vacation, and the facilities just didnt not measure-up.",
"I booked a spa appointment here while I was in town. I did the Voodoo Love massage and bath. It was a very cool experience. The massage was awesome, there were red rose petals on the floor leading into the room, the room was dark except for the red candles burning and voodoo drum music to complete the effect. the massage oil was made from a love oil apparently derived from a recipe from the famed Marie Laveau. The bath, which was after the massage was pretty much the same..red candles and drum music. The water was covered with rose petals and more love oil in the bath water. the whole experience was great. I'd do it again",
"I was treated to a full on body massage for my birthday this March 2010 & was expecting exemplary treatment. While the facilities are up to par with the decor of the hotel, the services within the spa are just above average. I've had better at local spas. I won't be returning.",
"I went with my girlfriend, each of us getting an hour massage. After consulting with her, we apparently had slightly different experiences. \n\nNow, I understand that maybe spas cater slightly more to women, so I wasn't TOO surprised about the differences. Apparently a complimentary beverage (they offered champagne in her case) is available, but I settled for the only thing I saw...good ol' H20. Not a big deal, but that might have bumped them up a star. \n\nAnother variance between male/female sides perhaps, was the size of the massage room. I wouldn't even mention it, except that there was a door three feet from my head, as I lay on the table, leading to the adjoined room . About halfway through the massage, I heard the staff enter the next room and begin to clean it. I heard water running from the sink the entire time, along with some shuffling and such...kinda killed the mood a little. \n\nThe other slight issue was the shower area. After using the steam room, which was nice and hot by the way (which I enjoyed thoroughly, even though I live in a perpetual steam room known as New Orleans), I chose a shower stall with a curtain. I threw my towel over the curtain, which had a giant cockroach just hanging out on it. I know that they are basically the state pet down here, but I also expected a little more from such a high-dollar establishment. I told one of the attendants and he smacked it off the curtain and squashed it...my hero. \n\nAll in all, it wasn't a bad experience. The wait staff were all friendly and mostly helpful, and the actual massage was excellent. If I could just go back for the massage and skip all the other glamorization, I would!",
"I recently moved to the NOLA area and have been looking for a new salon/spa. I have very high standards and this place is supposed to be the best, but I found it to be overrated and a poor value for the money. The level of professionalism from the staff was not what I would expect. The lady who did my hair put so much product in that I literally can't put my fingers or a brush through it and will have to rewash it myself. Then they didn't schedule enough time for hair so it cut into my nail appointment and I was only able to get a pedi, no mani. My search for a new spa continues...",
"I've been to the Ritz NOLA Spa 3 times now. Twice for balls to the wall, full couple's days & once for a spur of the moment couple's massage. So, obviously I like it & it's the best spa I've seen in NOLA (Gotta have a steam room). But it's not perfect, hence the 2 star deduction.\n\nFacilities: Unfortunately, each lounge is gender segregated. Given my boobs & vagina, I'm relegated to the loquacious hell that is the Women's Lounge: \n\nRelaxation Area: This area is beautifully appointed & would be a nice place to chill or nap between services, only it's not. Why? Because women won't shut the hell up! While there is a sign indicating the prohibition of cell use in this area, there is apparently no policy to curtail other noise. How cell phone chatting is different from racket in person is a mystery apparently known only to the Ritz Carlton.\n\nThe 1st time I was here there was an excruciatingly loud bachelorette party that made any attempts to relax completely futile. And when I was there recently, 2 hens squawked for over 2 hours. No one is that interesting. Each time I spoke to staff about the racket. The responses, \"It gets busy on the weekends.\" Apparently I have to take a day off during the week if I actually want to relax in the Ritz's \"relaxation\" lounge.\n\nVanity Area: Vanities, toilets, showers, sauna & steam room. I'm not a fan of dry saunas, so I can't speak intelligently on the Ritz's. However, their steam room, replete with icy, cucumber washrags, is sublime. The temperature is always just hot enough, but not suffocating. \n\nIt's also worth noting that there is something of a \"secret\" shower, between the sauna and the steam room. While there is a line of perfectly great regular showers, this separate shower has all the multi-jet bells and whistles.\n\nThere's also an extensive selection of products and beauty tools, such as shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, deodorant, shaving cream, hair gel, moisturizer, hair dryers, curling irons, flat irons, combs, brushes & even sugar to give yourself a good scrub. Note however that for those of you with curly hair, they do not have volumizing diffusers, so bring your own. Don't be like the woman who asked to borrow mine because the answer is no. I'd rather chew broken glass than let a stranger mash my diffuser into her hair.\n\nLocker room: Pretty standard with lockers and benches. Plenty of room & a changing room with a door for the self conscious.\n\nThe Men's Lounge: Sadly, I've never been in the men's lounge. But my man tells me it's a magical place where no one talks. They also have a TV. So unfair.\n\nHot Tub/Pool: This indoor area is accessible through the fitness room. It's coed, so you need a swimsuit if you want to go into the water. But my man and I did just fine dipping our legs into the pool in our robes and it was a nice respite from the women's \"relaxation\" area.\n\nStaff: Aside from either an unwillingness or an inability to do anything about the noise, the staff is efficient, friendly, attentive and skilled. You'll never go very long before you see someone in the Women's Lounge if you need anything.\n\nServices:\n\nApothecary Scrub Bar: You pick out a scrub, oil, & an herb. Then you lie down on a table where you're either being cascaded with water from a multi-nozzle shower arm overhead or scrubbed thoroughly, all before an application of moisturizer. This is my favorite service & Beth was awesome. She also recommended the cafe au lait body polish ($10 cheaper than the Apothecary) in the future & even gave me a sample of the cafe au lait scrub.\n\n80 Min. Couple's Massage: Just what it sounds like. We get Swedish, and the pressure is always just right. My only complaint here is that the massage room is apparently right under a guest room & the sound of high heels clicking & clacking back and forth from above during my recent visit was more than a little annoying.\n\nSignature Facial: My face felt wonderful after & again, Beth was the bomb! Includes an extraction & a hand, arm & scalp massage.\n\nCouple's Bath: A private bath in a nice, lighted hot tub with candles, roses & champagne. Nice, but overpriced at only 20 mins. Skip it unless you have a crummy little bathroom like mine.\n\nDeluxe Mani/Pedi: The included massage & paraffin felt great & the couple's, side by side pedi is fun. But if you're more interested in the results, spend less money elsewhere. I've seen better polish application & their nail technicians just don't understand that \"rounded\" means NO square edges, not even where the nail meets the digit. Also, their pedi chair felt more like being beaten with a sack of potatoes than a massage. I couldn't adjust my chair, so perhaps this potato beat down was just because the chair was broken & stalled at the strongest setting.",
"Jomeca, Michie, and Mariella took care of us and gav us fantastic manicures and pedicures. Serving champagne or mimosas was definitely a nice touch. From the check in counter to the wonderful service, this is definitely a place I would return to.",
"We came here while on our honeymoon, I treated my wife to a massage and myself to the facilities. \nWith a day pass you can use the gym, showers, indoor pool, changing area, sauna, & steam room. While taking it easy, they offer you various juices, nuts, and complimentary champagne. The steam room is definitely the best steam room I have ever been in, very clean and they infuse the steam with a refreshing cucumber/mint something. The pool is sort of whimsical, it's got a very old design (50's glitz), it's also an endless pool where you could pretend to do laps against the strong wave.\n\nGreat place to relax, the staff is extremely helpful. I saw my 'valet' every 25 minutes or so, he asked if I needed anything and was very outgoing. The facility is extremely clean, and the staff is unpretentious. \n\nThe Mrs. said it was the best deep tissue massage she has ever gotten. Would totally recommend this spa to anyone, it was voted in Travel & Leisure as the #1 hotel spa in the US & #2 in the world. Totally worth it."
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"I love this place. I've been eating there since I was born and I never get tired of good ol' Pasta House, especially the salad. This location is closest to where I grew up, but all of the locations are pretty much the same.\n\nThe only complaint I have is they no longer bring you a basket of bread, just one roll per person. That's a little hoosiery. But I can deal with it for the salad and my favorite pasta, the rigatoni roma. \n\nThe place is also really affordable.",
"well this is one of the better ones, although the one on dorsett rd is the best pasta house I've had. the salad can be really good just depending on the day you go, rolls are good and service is as well.",
"I haven't been to Pasta House in years -- so when my mom requested it for dinner, I obliged. I was skeptical, at best, but I do whatever my mom wants -- so I placed an order for carryout.\n\nThe best part of my experience occurred shortly after walking in the door when a 70-year-old man with a cane said to me, \"Come on in, good lookin'.\" Okeedokee. He then proceeded to stand at the counter and stuff about 20 mints in his pocket, telling me: \"I take my dessert home, that way the man can't charge me.\"\n\nLittle did I know how wise this old man was...\n\nWe ordered two \"large\" orders of pasta con broccoli, plus a \"large\" salad -- which the hostess said could easily be split between two people. (Notice the quotes. Those aren't accidental.)\n\nThe pasta con broccoli dishes were a whoppin' $14.25 each and not particularly large. Total rip-off. The salad, however, was reasonably priced at $5.99 -- but only because there was no way it would satiate two hungry ladies.\n\nAs for taste, it was nothing to write home about. \n\nI will stick with Onesto -- or heck, even Psghetti's -- for future Italian carryouts.",
"This is the best Pasta House restaurant; it's really like your family-owned neighborhood Italian restaurant. As a matter of fact, it is family-owned, not a corporate clone. It's cute and cozy inside, with nice servers and very fast service. The food is good, even if it is in the PH formula, but what's wrong with that? I love the fish and the burger. The servings are very large. If you are in the mood for some ooey gooey Italian food, there's plenty of that. Call it all comfort food in a comfortable setting. This place has been a place we have gone to for years--and they have a rewards program, too. If you have given up on PH, try this one for a change. \n\nAlso, their turtle cake is a dessert to die for! If you are too full after dinner, be sure to get one to go! \n\nOne thing--they could get more comfortable chairs! The hard chairs make you think they don't want you to stay very long!",
"I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. The food isn't stupendous, but it is homey, solid St Louis-style Italian food. Man, do I miss it. \n\nI love the eggplant parmigiano and the salad. Long ago, I used to love their crispy little fried zucchini, but they switched the recipe to make it healthier... and they're not as good anymore. \n\nEveryone I know who grew up in St Louis gets nostalgic about the pasta house.",
"Hey, it's a Pasta House. It's St. Louis Italian, which isn't remotely like the stuff you get in the old country. But it isn't Olive Garden or Fazzoli's, either. This particular Pasta House is always busy and the service is always good. It feels like a neighborhood restaurant, rather than a chain. Not bad when you need an all-you-can-eat salad fix!",
"I have reviewed other locations but never this one, which happens to be a favorite location out of the ones I have frequented. Pasta House in general has changed over the years, the quality is still there however the prices seem to have gone higher over time and it kind of takes away from the experience.\n\nI ordered Spaghetti, salad, which the salad wasn't too overpowered with the dressing as it sometimes is, which was a nice surprise, and the spaghetti was tasty and a nice sized order for the 9.99 paid for it. normally I would get my favorite Cheese Garlic Bread but just wasn't feeling it this time so skipped out. \n\nI do like the fact that the servers have been there a while and its good to interact with them while eating, it does make the dining experience pleasant. I will continue to eat at this location as long as I keep walking out of the place satisfied and gotten my moneys worth.",
"Good italian food. Rolls is great ! Sevice good !",
"I eat there about four times a year for lunch and have never been disappointed. I generally have fish or chicken. The salad is outstanding. The service is always excellent. I cannot say that for some of the other locations. I wish we had one in Minnesota.",
"What can I say, I love the Pasta House. I miss it when I'm not in St. Louis. Moving away from the city made me sad. Their toasted ravioli is great, their service is always friendly. Their food is damn good. In STL you're a disgrace if you go to Olive Garden and not Pasta House."
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"After the big party we were all too hungover to try to bbq, so this was the answer. We ordered 40 pieces and some bisquits and they were putting the order together when we got there to pick it up. It all tasted great and was just what we needed!",
"Big disappointment, it started out with poor customer service. The staff was just rude, and could careless that we were there.\nWe ordered an 8 piece box with biscuits and large side and an extra large side. Our order was carry out and when we got home, we realized they shorted us our second large side. Then when we opened our box of chicken, 4 of the 8 pieces were legs.\nStopping by the next day, to mention the shortage of a large side, we were told we should have come back that same night, that it was to late now. \nAll they had to do is say sorry, and they couldn't even do that.\nOur chicken business will be going somewhere else.",
"I know this is heresy to suggest this, but IMHO, this is the best fried chicken in STL, yes, yes, I know the Hodaks lovers will go on and on about the south side insitution, but the chicken here is always juicy and favorful.\n\nNow about THIS Popeyes, the regular staff at times seems a little slow and out of it and I've had them make mistakes with my order, but the management is very much into customer service and if you have any problems, just ask for the manager and they will very quickly make it right.",
"This is a quick drive-through close to work when dinner is not planned . . . like, when is it ever!?\n\nThe drive-through greeters-on-the-speakers are always helpful and cheerful.\n\nI always get the original (not spicy) chicken for the boys. No sides. I'll eat a couple pieces, and it is really good fried chicken.\n\nBut they boys declare that Popeye's biscuits beat all. So, the biscuits become the side, the vegetable and the starch.\n\nLast time on the drive-through I added a soda at the window. This is not a good thing to do -- add something at the window. Boy, they just ran with it. Had me pull forward to wait. And I waited a New York second for that soda to come out!\n\nBeautiful!",
"I would have given them only one star, but the food is really good! \n\nI had lunch here today and I ordered the crawfish basket, comes with dipping sauce, biscuit, fries, and a medium drink. There were 3 workers clustered around the register and the girl who was waiting on me was more interested in what everyone else was saying instead of answering my questions and taking my order. Then another girl started to take an order from the guy behind me. The man was very obviously deaf and was looking at the menu. So she starts snapping her fingers at him! Beyond rude!\n\nIt didn't take too long to get my food (which was really tasty, by the way), but there was no dipping sauce. When I asked one of the workers for some sauce, she said, \"Oh we're out of the horseradish sauce.\" Well why didn't you tell me that when I ordered and offer me a different sauce? This is not the first time they've stiffed me on my dipping sauce. I order the chicken strips all the time and I'm never offered sauce. And they never offer honey, butter, or jelly for the biscuits either.\nThis is the second time I've eaten in and had poor service. I'll give them one more try, but only because it's the only Popeye's around.",
"I didn't know exactly what I needed today, so I went in instead of using the drive-through. Everybody inside, from the cashier to the guy packing up my order, was friendly and accommodating.\n\nMy son likes the boneless pieces, but I didn't know they are called tenders. So I got him two 5-piece chicken-only meals. I got an 8-piece chicken-only meal, thinking it will last a few meals.\n\nAnd six biscuits for my son.\n\nAs he was packing my chicken, he said they were out of wings, and could I accept thighs. ABSOLUTELY!! So, I got better pieces, IMO.\n\nAnd now that I'm learning to check the order before leaving, I found only chicken and no biscuits. So, he packed those of up for this hefty bag o' clucks, and I was on my way.\n\nThis was entirely too much food. My son can only eat three tenders and two biscuits. Leftovers don't appeal to him.\n\nI ate two pieces of chicken and was stuffed. It was crispy, moist and flavorful chicken.\n\nI'll get a lot less next time.",
"This is the absolute WORST fast food restaurants i've ever been too. I don't even eat the food-thankfully-not a fan of fried chicken and especially cajun food. I will stop by the drive thru for my son maybe 4-5 times per year. And 4 out of the 5 times i've been there it's always a horrible experience. Again, i'm not rating the food there but i can tell you the service is deplorable!!!! Everytime i'm in the drive-thru and give my order, i hear a long pause and then i'm asked to repeat the order-not because the order is long, but because they are always 'clownin' with either another customer at the drive-thru window or a co worker. EVERYTIME! And yes i read the other reviews and it looks like i'm not alone on this matter, the staff at this particular store are very s-l-o-w and no, never offered any dipping sauce for chicken strips. Not only does the customer have to ask for the sauce when ordering (cuz the employee NEVER asks) but you have to check and double check if the sauce is in the bag or box. I have even been told the sauce is in the box only to get home and no sauce. Now i realize this is a minor issue but it happens ALL THE TIME. This does NOT happen at McDonald's. Maybe the employees at Popeye's get a bonus for not giving out sauce packs or maybe they just take them home for themselves. The only way to order anything other than the chicken strips, you have to order the meal: side, biscuit and drink. I don't want to get the drink cuz we are not Pepsi fans but you have to order all four items to get the meal price or the sides are a la carte. Do you know how many times i have not gotten a drink or have to remind THEM about the drink?? \nToday was the final straw....Placed my order, then had to place my order again cuz the employeee was busy talking to the guy at the window. There was only 1 car ahead of me, paid for my order and reminded the clerk of the sauce i wanted. I waited, had to pull up to parking space and they will run out with everything for me. I then see what i'm guessing is the manager wandering around the parking lot with a bag-i thought-bet that's my order! I see no drink in his hand, he gives me the order and i asked where is the drink and is there any sauce in the bag...No and no. He tells me he will be right out but guess what, i have to leave, i have to go to work so i drove away. There is nothing this restaurant-and i use that term loosley, could do to make up for all the mistakes and attitudes from employees that i've encountered here. This particular Popeye's store in Brentwood must be where all the other flunkies of fast food restaurants go when they can't cut it at those better fast food restaurants........",
"Sometimes I just need to feed that fried chicken craving. Popeye's is close to the house but I don't think I've visited them in the past few years. I picked up a two-piece box of their spicy recipe. It came with a biscuit. The food was ok. It satisfied my craving, but I can't say that I was all that impressed. The batter wasn't nearly spicy enough for me, and the food seemed to have been made well before I ordered it. One the plus side, the box only cost me a few bucks.",
"This location is truly the worse Popeye's I have ever dined at. I only go through the drive thru, as the dining room is just too much for any sane person to handle...\n\nHistorically, this local has always had the worst staff...this is the reason for the two star review and not a one...the last several times I have gone through the drive thru the staff seems to have gotten better.\n\nAs far as fried chicken goes, they do have some pretty tasty chicken, but on occasion they let it fry a bit too long...they flavor is there, but trying to bite through over hard breading is just not good! The sides here I tend to pass on...for some strange reason the sides here taste very different (and by different, I mean terrible) from other Popeye's I've dined at.\n\nBottom line...if you are near by and have a taste for some fried chicken...go thru the drive thru, get a two piece and keep it moving!",
"The absolute worst Popeye's I have ever been to!!!!!!\n]\nI work just a quick walk away and had headed over for my lunch break with my boss the other day. Not only did the lady ring up our order wrong but she \"in her head\" fixed it. We ended up paying about $5 more for our meals then it should have been. She did however try to remedy the situation by asking a manager to re-ring and show us why our meal was different then what the menu says. Here's the catch he waited until we had FINISHED eating to even look at it, then made me wait another 10 minutes just to try and tell me I owed him MORE money....how as a manager do you not know what your menu offers?? What happened to customer service, on top of this they never provided me with an actual receipt! This added to the fact that he was condescending and clearly felt that we were not a priority since we had already paid.\n\nLong story short the other manager on duty goes outside to make a personal call and the cashier repeatedly apologizes for the confusion and I am left to leave with no real explanation, no receipt and no change. If you are in this area avoid this place...head over to Sonic, or Joy Luck Buffet or go over towards Walmart..anywhere else!"
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"One of the best parts about Mad Dogs is that they're open late. So if you're out partying on State Street and you need a quite bite to eat, this is the perfect place. I tried the chicken hot dog with cilantro and lime and it was SO TASTY, probably one of the best hot dogs I've ever had. The dogs are a little pricy, but if you're hungry and don't want to eat at a sit down place and wait for your food, this is great late night spot to hit.",
"They are open late, the owner is super nice, the chili cheese fries are TEH YUM.\nThe fries are really great, maybe they are coated with crack, they are just delicious. Add some chili and some cheese = lunch for under $3.\nTurn your dog into a combo meal for $2.50, or $3.00 if you want the beverage to be a beer. The combo includes the beverage and choice of fries, churro or giant pickle. I've uploaded a picture of the menu.\nThe shaved iced is also very generous and costs about $3, too. Great on a hot summer day.\nIf you're there at the right time, they also have fresh funnel cake. I was there at the right time and took a picture, which I've also uploaded. \n\nExtra kudos go to the owner, who has to put up with all sorts of drunken nastiness on the weekend nights, and yet every day is friendly and helpful. I haven't even been there too many times and he recognizes me and hands me some discount cards.\n\nSide note: if you look down at the ground at the entrance, you'll see a colorful mosaic saying \"GO FISH.\" That's from a former occupant of the space. I'm glad Mad Dogs kept the mosaic, it's piddee.",
"For those who need a big wiener post drinking and dancing on state street; this is the joint for you! A nice option since they have french fries so you can now go with italian fine fare (uncle rocos) or franks and fries. Lots of options in both actual dog type as well as toppings for said dog.\n\nPretty reasonably priced and of course full of late night entertainment...oh and make sure you eat your fries fairly soon after ordering. Walking (read - stumbling) all the way to the beach and then eating them is not a good decision...potatoes get soggy.",
"4 stars for the late night tasty hot dogs. I might feel different about the place if I was sober but I'll stand by my review at 1 am!",
"To be fair, I've only ever come here late night, completely smashed. The hot dogs and fries are pretty much amazing when you've got drunken munchies. It's also pretty cheap and the food comes out fast.",
"I decided to try this place when me and the bf were craving hot dogs the night before. Honestly, I don't know why we just didn't go to Costco since they're a lot cheaper for a bigger amount of food. \n\nBut I must admit this place did satisfy my craving. I got the ball park \"original\" hot dog, which was nothing over-the-top but good all the same. I got it for around $3.25 which is why I wouldn't come here often. My bf got the same plus a chili cheese dog. You can get the extra chili and cheese topping for 75 cents. He said they were both really good. We were satisfied, but wished the portions were bigger.",
"Located right on State street several blocks from the ocean, Mad Dogs offers a nice variety of different hot dogs and sausages. Seating is really crammed so I recommend ordering your food and eating it else where. I ordered a spicy sausage sandwich, which might have been a mistake, as it wasn't anything too great. The bun was probably the best part. On the bright side, Mad Dogs is surrounded by a host bars and night clubs. What better food after drinking then a good hot dog, right?",
"Perfect for that late night snack on the go! The selection is broad enough to give you some options; kosher, polish, turkey, spicy, chicken corn dog, etc.\n\nTheir fries are super delicious, almost tempura battered with these little crunchies all over that are fabulous! If you are a fry fan-try em! \n\nI must say that State Street is not my scene. I am not a beer guzzling, frat house party hopper. Late nights in here will give you a taste of this lifestyle for sure. We ate there and for the 20 minutes we sat there, I got my dose of this part of society to last me for years to come. If for nothing else, it is fun to people watch while eating your greasy midnight snack.",
"I'm super bummed that I'm not the first to write this review, since I was one of their first customer's the day they opened! But too many drunken nights at Mad Dogs has resulted in my forgetting to actually attempt writing this review. Until I read one of my fellow Yelp buddy, Terri H's, Pink's Hot Dog review and suddenly started thinking hot dogs (and subsequently drooling all over my work laptop).\n\nWhat do I love about Mad Dogs? The owners ROCK!!!! Eric and Kristen are the kindest ever, running a laidback staff and both work really hard every night to service huge lines of drunk people. My first foray into their establishment was in the middle of the week when my best friend and I decided to play hooky from school and go grab a couple of margaritas on the pier. Except we stopped short when we saw the words \"chili dog\" and opted for a beer and ooey goodness instead. \n\nWe discovered right off that the owner and his wife had the same name's as my best friend and her older brother = immediate bond. He served us two beers on the house, hand delivered our food and from there spent a good half hour chatting with us about how he got started with the idea to open the place.\n\nThe dogs are delicious - I know because the first time I had them, I wasn't drunk! Especially when covered in Hormel chili and spicy nacho cheese and sprinkled with real cheddar cheese! The giant pickles and churros are also the perfect touch - especially in Santa Barbara where good ol theme park/carnival food is hard to come by. The sausage options also proved to be tasty over time.\n\nEverytime we booze in SB, we hit up Mad Dog's. Halloween was the best night, showing up in our Chicago Catherine Zeta Jones and Renee Zelleweger costumes after a night of karaoke to do a small skit for free dogs! My love for this place goes beyond managing to skip the entire line and have fabulous VIP service even in the midst of the biggest 2am rush hour. It's personal and I hate to think of all the great nights I have missed since leaving SB almost two years ago at Mad Dogs. \n...But I'm sure my waistline thanks me for it.",
"As the Don Jonhson Miami Vice look-a-like told me as he was leaving and I was entering the place. Go for the #12 with onions and sauerkraut. MMMmmmm, so fucking good. If you like your hot dogs spicy that is...."
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"Super nice new digs on the West Bank for desserts and breakfast!\n\nThe new building complex is huge and gorgeous and super spacious!!! I love the fact that parking is behind the building so the experience is slow-paced and relaxed, none of that hustle and bustle!\n\nParrot Pete's is really nice inside, great tables all spaced adequately with those Carribean-esque wicker chairs. the magazines on display are for purchase, no reading! So definitely not a Barnes and Nobles experience. The layout is a bit confusing though. When you enter, head straight and you will hit a dessert case. Turn right to purchase your icecreams/milkshakes. \n\nBut more than likely you will get dessert and a cup of joe. Coffee here...$2!!! It's a good brew, although a bit watery for my tastes. Had the berry cake...it was delicious! Yellow cake w/ a whipped topping with blueberries and strawberries..it was moist and absolutely delicious - not sweet at all! love it...friend had lemon bar..it was okay. fountain drinks - $2.00!!! my gosh! they totally get you on drinks!\n\nThe prices for the desserts are a bit steep - a mini wedding cake was $6.00!!! A slice of cake - $5.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My goodness! \n\nBreakfast here starts @ 8.00....lunch will definitely run you at least $15! But the environment is relaxed and the workers seem to be so happy. Haven't tried foods yet, but the specialty at Parrot Pete's is the Kitchen Sink...a huge icecream sundae meant for sharing w/ lots of folks, served in a huge bowl w/ a \"faucet\" and \"taps\". ...the kids faces totally lit up - very cute..up to the point they got their sugar rush and put their mouths on everything (eww).\n\nI'd be back here for brunch..it's nice, it's clean, the workers/cooks seem genuinely happy...that's always a plus! Not sure if there is WI-FI available..but a few folks had laptops out...",
"Parrot Pete's is VERY expensive for their low quality pastries and coffee, compared to better quality bakeries elsewhere.",
"Had breakfast. Prompt greeting, cordial server tho not too experienced (pancakes arrived first, had to wait a moment for syrup, no refill on coffee until after pancakes eaten). The cinnamon role was attractive to look at but a little dry. Food was \"OK\" but no more than that. \nWent to restroom - started at hostess desk, looking for signs, then saw a restroom sign, which it turned out was in or near the kitchen area. A \"territorial cook\" confronted me as I was returning to table - What are you doing - (using restroom, returning to table), Don't you see that sign... I promised never to visit the facility again and was allowed to return to me table. The restroom I used was the only one visible at the hostess desk and that was what I saw first..\n\nMcDonald's has better coffee, pancakes are about the same and the staff is much friendlier and the restrooms are clearly marked - go there instead of Parrot Pete's.",
"Decent food. Nice atmosphere (lots of brightly colored fake parrots.) Come willing too wait, because you're gonna.",
"I went for breakfast with my husband and my little 1 year old. The food taste great, the atomosphere was nice and cosy. The showcase of cakes and desserts were impressive. My husband had a praline waffle and 2 bacon for $8. I had something that was like an eggs benedicts but a little different since it was on 2 grilled buiscuts topped with 2 over easy eggs (but it was actually over medium) and it had a creamy, spiced sauce with crawfish tails and that was for around $9. We also had some bingets but they were completely hollow, so I dont reccomend going there for bingets. My son had a grilled cheese sandwhich which was fine.\n\nOverall, I think it was a little too pricey for breakfast. But the service was great and the showcase of desserts definitely invite me back to try this place again.",
"Heard the food was great but I personally just love their ice cream :). A little on the pricey side but with the view you get of the fountain center, it's all well worth it.",
"I tried to like Parrot Pete's, but I just wasn't impressed for the money.\n\nI had the Strawberry Napoleon and an iced coffee. The Napoleon was expensive and large, but its flavor and texture were unmemorable.\n\nThe coffee tasted over-roasted. Even more over-roasted than your ubiquitous neighborhood Charbucks.\n\nTop it off with slow, inattentive service, and you have a place that won't get a second chance from me.",
"overpriced and bad coffee & expresso based drinks.\npastries are ok but make sure you don't buy the diabetic sugar-free ones.\nvery comfortable and nice outdoor seating.\nfree wifi.\nstrip mall.\nmanhattan. not the good manhattan...",
"Everyone seems to be complaining about prices but I kind of disagree. First off, their triple berry cake is the BEST. The fruits are fresh and the cake batter is not too sweet. The small goods I must say are a little bit pricey but if you look at the details and how nice it looks you get what you pay for. The ice cream is amazing, birthday cake would be my personal fave. Kitchen Sink is the big talk of the place but I haven't come around to trying. \n\nI come here from time to time for their breakfast if I'm tired of my regular Pho fix. lol. My boyfriend & I came in two weeks ago and decided to sit outside under the umbrella. With New Orleans bipolar weather, soon enough mister sun didn't shine and the July showers came down on us. The waiter was inside and didn't come outside to assure us if we wanted to move. So we closed our own umbrella and went inside hoping we bumped into the waiter to let him know. He refilled our drink and apologized for the inconvenience. I ordered the best banker croissant and my boyfriend had the 222. The best banker tasted better than I expected but my boyfriend's 222 was small proportioned. When our food arrived my waiter again was no where to be seen when I realized we didn't have our utensils so I actually got up and got it myself. Overall, food was good & worth the price. Better service next time please?",
"Service might not be great from time to time, but otherwise it is pretty decent here. Nice place to lay back and relax. The food here is pretty good as well. I wouldn't mind coming here pretty often, the only thing I ask for is maybe some better service."
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"best boiled seafood found at a resturaunt ! the Mardi gras rolls, are KILLER !!!",
"This place has amazing food, good prices and awesome service!!!! Ask for Stacy!! She is a great waitress! As for the food, everything is great so pick anything and your taste buds will thank you for it!! Gumbo is a must have!!",
"Dont know what else to say. 5 stars baby...good as it gets for me. We came like homeless people, after a rain soaked first Friday of Jazzfest this year, dying for some food. Got the shrimp platter....they didnt miss a beat. Enjoyed it so much we came back when we were visiting family in Gretna a couple weeks ago. Shrimp poboy for me this time around and they passed that test with a 100%. I posted the pic on facebook and it got raving reviews on there, so I will share my joy with all you yelpers so that you do not miss out on this gift from the heavens. Take one look, one bite and then write your 5 star review.",
"Great food, authentic local grub. The service is great too, which is saying a lot. Restaurants aren't known for their service in the New Orleans area. They have stuff for the kids and even my picky husband, who doesn't eat seafood. You have to try the bayou rolls and mardi gras rolls! Mmmmm.",
"I went to Zydeco's with a couple of friends and had 2 pounds of crawfish and gumbo. The crawfish was pretty good but paled in comparison to the delicious gumbo! We went on a weekday but it was still really crowded; fortunately our wait for a table was less than fifteen minutes. My only caveat is their restroom situation is a bit weird (only 1 stall per gender for the entire restaurant). It is a casual place and good for groups.",
"I had to check twice to make sure I was reviewing the right place, based on the other reviews.\n\nReading the menu, the entree noted \"...bread of choice...\", and asking the waitress about it, she replies 'it comes with toast.\" Pointing out the menu, she says, \"I don't know what that means, it comes with toast.\" Mmmm, toast and shrimp, yummy. It also came with a salad which turned out to be lettuce with finely chopped tomatoes, and thats all. \n\nThe shrimp plate also came with dirty rice. The rice was hard, dry, and clumpy, just like mom used to make, mmmm.. The shrimp was actually decent, hot, but for $13.95, that was the extent of it.\n\nTotal bill - $17.50 for lettuce and chopped tomato, dry clumpy hard rice, toast, 14 shrimp and a coke. As I was staring dumbfounded at my bill, the couple who was just seated by me looked at the menu, got up and walked out. \"I should have done the same thing\", I thought.",
"Party of 5 displeased women. Three ordered the all-you-can-eat seafood, one ordered the soft-shell crab plate, one ordered the blackened chicken pasta. \n\nThe appetizer and entrees came out at the same time. The appetizers were okay if not generic. The salad was pulled pieces of iceberg with tasteless tomatoes. The women who ordered the all-you-can-eat seafood could not eat the snow crab legs because they were fishy. The same comment was made about the soft-shell crab. \nPlease do not order the pasta dishes. The chicken was minimally seasoned and the pasta tasted like what you prepare at home from Pasta Roni. \n\nSorry, it just wasn't great food.",
"This place has fantastic food, good prices and great service!!!! Ask for Melanie or Stacy!! They are both great! \n\nThey have great lunch specials. Wednesday is white beans, their fried shrimp platter, and catfish platters are great!\n\nSometimes they have all you can eat shrimp with fries and hush puppies on Tuesday...",
"We have ate here at least 25 times in 2011 and had excellent service and food every time. Waitresses Melonie and Stacy are great. Ask for their tables!\n\nEvery Tuesday is \"All you can Eat Fried Shrimp\"...",
"I freaking love this place! We first came here two weeks ago, and came back again today while waiting for Husband's transmission fluid to be changed next door. We always go out to eat between lunch and dinner so our 3 year old doesn't have to deal with waiting, as he's about as patient as, well, a 3 year old, so there have only been a couple of other tables seated when we've been, but whenever I drive by during peak lunch and dinner times they are always packed, and I can see why! It's fab!\n\nHere is what we have had on our visits;\n\nFried Mushrooms - Very on point, the batter was crispy and the mushrooms perfectly tender! They were great alone, and even better with the dipping sauce it was served with!\n\nCharbroiled Oysters - OMFG! I have avoided cooked oysters for quite a while because I kept getting them overcooked and rubbery. I braved them because I've been wanting to try some and we've been stationed here shy of a year and I haven't had any yet, so I ordered 1/2 dozen (You can also get a full dozen.), and they were perfectly done, tender, still juicy, and the sauce complimented the freshness of the oyster well, the parm on top lent a little extra saltiness. Delicious, the lemon they're acoompanied with brightened them up nicely! They were good size, two of them were big ol' daddies!\n\nShrimp Po'Boy - Holy massive, Batman! Husband was expecting to share some shrimp with our son, but he had a much larger portion than anticipated, therefore my son had quite a bit! He's really bad about actually eating when we aren't eating at home, so we usually just share with him. The portion of fries given with the po'boys is generous, as well. \n\nAligator Sausage Po'Boy - I almost hated giving half of this to my son, it was so good, but seeing the joy he got out of the sausage made me okay with it, lol! The sausage was fatty, as all sausage was (I didn't come here for healthy, I deserve a break from the clean eating, right?), but not overly so. The casing had a nice crunch and the middle was tender and flavorful. Very delicious! \n\nSoft Shell Crab Po'Boy - Okay, can you tell we dig sandwiches in this family? All of these are huge, and I knew I wouldn't be able to eat it all, so I asked if I could get half of it with catfish, knowing my son wouldn't eat something that still had it's legs attached, which she did for me (It's $11 something for a half and half, but this way I could have what I wanted, share, and try something else at the same time!). The crab was fabulous, perfectly crunchy and just slightly fishy, I loved it!\n\nCatfish Po'Boy - Again, this was my son's half of my soft shell crab one. It was very good! Many times when I've had fried catfish it was dry, this was not, it was perfectly done, tender, moist, and thick. Fabulous! My son who, as I said, barely eats when we go out to eat, scarfed this down!\n\nBig Easy Chicken Sandwich - Good Lord, this was good! It's semi-healthy, as the chicken is grilled, and provolone is about as low in fat as part skim mozzarella, which is a plus. The chicken is thick and well seasoned and the grilled onions and mushrooms really added to the flavor! My husband decided to steal a few bites off of Little Man's catfish, so gave me the final quarter of his sandwich (As I am his garbage disposal, it would seem!), and that dissapeared quickly, although I must admit I saved the big claw from my crab as my final bite of the meal!\n\nFries - So, they're fries, which are never the tastiest things on Earth, but theirs are tossed with a seasoning blend which really adds some oomph to a typically lackluster starchy veg.\n\nSweet Potato Fries - I love sweet potatoes in any form, baked fried, waffles, you name it. Unless you're naming candied sweet potatoes, thats far too sweet for me. These fries were no dissapointment, just slightly salty and made me feel better about a fried, breaddy lunch (It may be fried, but it still has antioxidents!). Very yummy, love them!\n\nGator Bite - Husband had this, I took a few large \"sips\", love it! \n\nHere are a few other things I enjoy. The coloring sheet they give kiddos is one, it's cute, and features a gator with \"Zydeco's\" underneath, a fun little memory of our meal, even though Toot makes us color it! I love the decor! It's a little swamp shacky, which is a perfect ambiance for such an establishment! Also, all of the artwork on the wall is from local artists and for sale, I love the support of local atrists! I also love the server we had today, Cherie (Pronounced Sherry)! She was lovely, very friendly, sweet and attentive without being in our face! As her other table had left before we paid (Again, we go out at odd times to avoid crowds), we had a good chit chat. I will definitely be requesting her on every trip in from here on out! Request her, and thank her for her service to our country, she is an Air Force vet, and her daughter and son in law are in the AF as well. \n\nThey offer a military discount, as well, but only for the member's meal."
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"Tried Bubba's today (opening day). Hugh crowds- service predictably slow, but pleasant. Had the Cajun Chicken Sandwich, and the wife tried the pear berry salad. Both were very Good, and would reorder. Little pricey for everyday meals, but good fun spot for a treat out.",
"I get that it was opening day but tgat doesn't excuse the fact that I got under cooked, half rotten potatoes. I told a manager this and all I got was \"We let the kitchen know\". I most definitely will not be going back.",
"We weren't expecting much seeing as it was opening day of the restaurant and there were huge crowds and a large waiting list. The nice thing is it's inside the world's biggest mall, so you can explore before you get seated. \n\nMy friends and I looked at the menu prior to going in just so we could order right away so that we could start eating a little sooner rather than later. We ordered our food, and two drinks (just iced teas, nothing too elaborate). It took flagging down 5 different servers and asking about our drinks before someone finally brought them to us. I know it's the first day, and things are hectic, but almost 15 minutes to get some fountain pop? Some other tables were getting special drinks much quicker. We ended up getting our appetizers before our drinks, and the main courses arrived not much later. \n\nOnce we finished eating, we flipped the sign, a server came to our table, and we requested the bill. We asked if we would be able to get the bill split, and she said no as they're unable to split individual items, but we could calculate what we each owe and pay that way. No problem. She brings our bill, but no machine, then walks away. We had to flag down another server and asked for the debit machine once again. 20 minutes go by and not a single worker has stopped at our table, even with our \"Stop Forrest Stop\" sign up. I hold up the sign so that it's more visible, and see some heads turn but it still takes a while until a worker finally acknowledges us. I tell her we've been waiting 20 minutes to pay. She apologized and tells us she will try and get us help right away. I finally see one of the managers and flag her down. At this point it had been 30 minutes since we received our bill. We tell her we just want to pay and get out. Another server comes to our table and says that she's unable to find our original server who had not seen her since we sat down and ordered our food (they needed her card to access our bill). The manager we spoke to finally brings us a debit machine, and we told her we calculated how much we had to pay, because that's what one of the servers said we had to do. She tells us she has to recalculate the bill and leaves. After another couple minutes our original server who was nowhere to be found finally reappears, debit machine in hand. The bill was split incorrectly but at this point it didn't matter. We just wanted to leave. 37 minutes. That's how long it took for us to pay after getting our bill.\n\n\nIt was a decent experience up until the attempt to pay added on an unnecessary amount of waiting time. The food was great, and I'd definitely like to eat it again, but I'll probably wait a while until management sorts things out.",
"We arrived on a weekday afternoon, but since the restaurant just opened we expected it to be busy. We were told it was a 45 minute wait, and gave our name to the hostess. After an hour we went back to see where we were on the list. We were told that they didn't know, and couldn't tell us how much longer wait it would be. As that was being said we got a text saying our table was ready, which means we go inside and wait in line for 10 more minutes while the person who is seating us makes small talk with the person in front of the line while someone clears the table. \n\nAfter we got to the table, service was great. Our meal was very tasty (note that other reviews say the price for the menu items are high. You can either have McDonalds or Gordon Ramsay. You can't have Gordon at the price of McDonalds). Lastly, I think the staff was concerned that the clientele may have been frustrated with kitchen speed due to we had 8 different staff members check if we got all of our order and to see what we thought of the food. The speed was fine and we got all our food, but with time I believe the constant interruptions will stop as the bugs are worked out.\n\nWill we go again? Definitely, but I think that we may wait a bit until the staff are more comfortable in their roles, and we will not go in a weekend.",
"We wait to get seated for at least 1 1/2 hr, then after ordering we didn't get the food after almost 1hr, they are busy but they have to work on the kitchen speed, food is ok but will not go back until service get improved....",
"Long wait times, got told 45mins, came back after 45 and got told another 25 then came back and was told another 20. Finally sat down to eat some food and honestly was not that great, ambience was nice and casual, server seemed to hate her job was doing the bare minimum. Honestly if you want to feel like the terms and conditions, always accepted and ignored this is the place. But save the cash because the food is an arm and a leg here grab some shrimp from the ocean and throw on forest gump a thousands times on repeat, basically the same.",
"Wait time was only 10 minutes and that's where the the good things about this location ended. Waitress talked us into downgrading the size of our appetizer and forgot our water. The entree was the Forrest Feast which looked nothing like the promo photo. The fish was the size of my thumb. We only got 4 coconut shrimp and a plate full of French fries. We ordered 2 alcoholic drinks. One was finished quite quickly and asked for water again, which was never brought. We had added an extra entree when we saw our portion sizes and the waitress told us they had to make more which would be an additional 15 minutes. After we finished our meal she said the other entree would be another half hour. We declined the meal and asked for the bill. The wait staff made no mention of the movie or quotes, and one staff told us she had never seen the movie. We have been to Bubba Gumps in Florida and California and the banter with the staff regarding the movie was always involved in the conversation. So disappointed and will not be returning. Cant believe how expensive it was for the smallest portions",
"We arrived in the afternoon on a holiday Monday. It just opened so we thought we would try eating here. At the door, we were told it would be an hour wait to het a table or we could sit and eat for full service at the bar. If given this option, do not decide to sit at the bar. We ordered and waited for our food for 45 minutes, completely ignored by the staff. When I finally got the attention of one employee, she referred to another employee who went to check on our food. She came back a few minutes later to say they were just plating one last thing and that it would be right out. 15 minutes passed after this interaction, where we were once again ignored. Meanwhile even others sitting at the bar that arrived after us were beginning to be served. I resorted to having to wave over another employee and explained that we no longer wanted to wait for the food and that I would pay for my one drink as my girlfriend just had a water and we would leave. She apologized and ram to get the manager. During this time, 4 other employees apologized and tried to serve us. (More interaction in the last 2 minutes than the hour previous to that). The manager came over. This is when we realized she was one of the people who were standing in the corner watching in our direction as we were obviously ignored and not served. She apologized and said I didn't have to pay for the 1 drink. Then we left without eating. Terrible experience and no chance to even taste the food.",
"Waited for 2.5 hours for a table. Sat down, ordered drinks. When we went to order food, that's when they decided to tell us that their kitchen goofed and they didn't have over half of their menu available to order. The girls taking the table reservations could have saved us over 2 hours, they could have told us when they seated us or when we ordered drinks but they waited until we all went to order food which was unavailable. No apology, nothing. Very unimpressed with the experience",
"The atmoatmosphere at Bubba Gumps was super neat and we really liked the two license plates (flip to \"run Forrest run\" if no service was needed, or to the other \"stop Forrest stop\" if you required assistance).\n\nDrinks: ordered the lava flow, however it looked nothing like the picture and did not taste good at all. When the manager came by, she agreed and said that they were having issues with the blenders, and that they are having trouble taking the American recipes and changing them into Canadian ones (this left me confused) and still on the hook for the $9.00 drink. Why serve something if it is not correct. \n\nFood: ordered the Forrest's Seafood Feast and the Shrimper's Heaven. Shrimp was over cooked, dry and not even deveined. Notified the manager and she reported that she would inform the kitchen for future orders, and that was all. No offer made to bring out new shrimp."
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"Best donuts in st Pete but the hours here are not good.",
"This a pleasant little Gem. The coffee is good and the breakfast sandwiches are delicious. The hours are short, but if you can make the trip when they are open it is worth it.",
"(Disclaimer: I'm already a BIG fan of Fray's Donuts)\nThis Fray's contains the similar charm and delicious donuts and drink of its sister stores. \n\nSERVICE\nThe drive-thru takes total priority so walk-ups sometimes get the slower end of the stick. Either way, employees are always very caring and ask lots of questions to make sure you get what you want.\n\nFOOD\nEven the plain, glazed donuts melt in your mouth. Seriously light and fluffy. Not too many coffee choices here, but what they have begs to be complimented by a donut: either that, or the layers of donuts and patries modeling behind the counter is crying out.\n\nATMOSPHERE\nThe kitchen here is WAY more visible than other locations-- this can be good (It feels more like eating homemade food from someone's kitchen) or bad (my morning zombie-ness is somewhat distracted by the not-comforting site of kitchen utensils.\nBoooo, why does this place seem to close earlier than other Fray's? I have to fulfill my craving NOW!",
"Fray's is kind of small but has the feel of a neighborhood diner. They have an amazing selection of fresh donuts. It was slightly overwhelming. I purchased a couple dozen to take to work & asked the donut goddess, behind the counter, to decide on a random dozen. She did NOT steer me wrong. I'm a cake donut fanatic, but there was a chocolate coconut donut that made me rethink everything I know. Good grief, it was good. Luckily for my waistline, Fray's isn't convenient to me. However, if I find myself in the neighborhood, I'll definitely make a point to stop in again.",
"Found this place in Yelp while visiting the Beaches. Drove 20 minutes from condo because we are donut fans. Worth the trip! Tasty, great variety, delicious bagel Sammie too! Check it out!",
"If you have never tried Fray's, then you are missing out on a local St Petersburg legend. \nAt Fray's, the raised doughnut is king. And, anything that is plain glazed is noted as \"Honey Glazed,\" even though there is truly no honey actually involved.\n\nIn my opinion, the doughnuts are a little bland and not very fluffy. The raised being most important, followed by the even more flavorless cake doughnut. So, I come to Fray's to support local business and it is convenient for me. I will be the first to admit to eating a flavorless doughnut over a tasty one, just to support local business.\n\nThis Fray's Donut House location is on 16th Street North, just South of 62nd Avenue. They have a drive thru as well as dine-in seating. My favorite seating is at the counter, because it looks and feels just like an old diner. Most of the doughnuts are $0.93, so with tax it is an even dollar.",
"After you go here you'll never go to Dunkin' Donuts or Krispy Kreme again. Their donuts are simply amazing. Plus, their breakfast sandwiches are really good as well.\n\n#ProTip: Get a coffee travel mug to always get a free refill.",
"Not a doughnut fan, so passed this place on my way to work many times. Happened not to be able to eat my breakfast at home today and had some extra time, so I went in. The place is small, quaint, clean and had some awesome (who I assume) regulars sitting on comfy, but worn bar stools at the bar counter. They were very chatty among themselves and knew staff by their names. I was greeted with a smile and the service was great. I ordered egg and ham bagel breakfast sandwich to go and a small iced coffee. The place doesn't have decaf iced coffees (I realize I'm loosing credibility here lol), so I took the regular and hoped it didn't kill me. It was yummy. The main reason for the 3 stars is the egg on my bagel. The bagel was delicious and so is ham, cheese, and egg, BUT my egg looked gray... Look at the pic. I'll gladly add another star if someone could explain why that happened. After I bit into the sandwich I didn't know if it was safe to continue... I ended up tossing the egg part.",
"Been going here for a long time! My absolute favorite thing is their apple fritter. It's amazing!!",
"Some of the best doughnuts around. Their chocolate cake doughnut has made me drive out of my way on the way to work a few times."
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"I like this pizzeria/restaurant. It is in the heart of Lansdale, on Main Street. The workers are all very friendly, and the service is very good. I have been here maybe 4 times now, and every time has been a pleasant experience. The food is very good, and you get nice portions. It has a nice friendly atmosphere, and it also helps that it is clean. The decor is cute ... has a cute bistro theme. Also, they have coupons available. This is a big plus when you are on a budget. All in all, a very nice hometown feeling Italian Pizzeria/Restaurant, with great food. I'm a big fan.",
"This is the nicest pizzeria I've been in the area. I love their rustic bistro decor. I've only been here a couple of times and always just for a quick slice with my daughter, but the service has been great and the pizza quite tasty.",
"I hate this place! I hate it! I hate it! And anyone who's seen my other reviews knows I don't hate restaurants, but this place must have been under new management since these last 2 reviews were done. Here's why I hate it so much.\n\nFirst Time ordering - I went there with a friend. Wasn't so bad except we ordered ONE pizza that took over 40 minutes to make. Why!?\n\n2nd Time - Ordered for delivery & they didn't take our coupon. Why? \"We don't take coupons anymore\" Bullshit. Then why send us a menu the week before with coupons in it?\n\n3rd Time - They put us on hold for over 5 minutes, and we didn't even call on a weekend. It was like Tuesday night or something. We called back and they put us on hold again. I know you're busy & all but really? Who are you talking to for 10 minutes unless you're THAT badly understaffed that you gotta answer the phone & cook the pizza too.\n\n4th Time - We ordered 2 pizzas on a Sunday that first took near an hour for delivery. It was $28, but they took our $3 off coupon this time, (lack of consistency much?) so we only paid $25. We gave him a pretty hefty tip that made the grand total of $32 or something to the delivery guy. Not even 5 minutes later do we get a call saying, \"Oh, you should have told us about the coupon before\" AND wanted to send the delivery guy back to collect the $3!! Screw you, we gave you more money than your place every deserved. Never ordering from here again.\n\nAlso, nowhere on their menu does it have expiration dates for their coupons OR does it say \"Let us know prior to ordering if you have coupons\" UNLIKE OTHER PIZZARIAS I'VE ORDERED FROM BEFORE that have such things listed on the coupons themselves.\n\n\nAnother thing to business owners - Never have the audacity to call your customers after the transaction had been done asking for more money. Eat the loss. You should know how to handle your budget & pricing.",
"My husband and I ordered delivery for dinner from the Main Street Pizzeria and Grill tonight. We ordered a hoagie, burger, 2 soups and cheese fries. The man who was taking the order quoted us $35! My husband said ok, then looked at the menu and discovered that everything should've only cost around $20-$25. He called back and talking to a different person which quoted the price of our order to be $24, that sounded more realistic.\n\nOur order arrived about 30 minutes later. The delivery driver was not given the proper check and quoted us $32! WTF Get your sh*t together guys and figure out how much things cost, unless you're trying to rip off your customers. The driver had to call the restaurant and get the proper price of $24 confirmed. We paid and tip the driver, then sat down to eat.\n\nThe cheese fries were generic with cheese wiz, exactly what i expected. The italian wedding soup and clam chowder were ok...didn't really taste homemade though. The Northern burger my husband had was very messy and again, just ok. My least favorite thing was the Godfather sandwich. I had it toasted and asked for no onions or soppressatta and asked to add corned beef and romaine lettuce. The corned beef was cut too thick and was extremely flavorless. The sandwich was not nothing like what i expected and I hate to say it, but it was kind of gross.\n\nI don't know if the person taking our order had a vendetta against us, or if they messed with our food. But I definitely know that my husband and I will NEVER be ordering from here again and will NOT recommend anyone to go here.",
"Run hide, save yourself! Is that enough of a warning? The pizza here can be okay, it can also be just about the worst thing you've ever eaten. The consistency is just not there especially if you're ordering delivery. Though don't try to say anything to the owner. If you call and say \"um I just got a cheese pizza but I ordered this special\" he will ream you out, call you stupid for not knowing what you ordered and will refuse to give you your money back or a different pizza. Not exactly the way I want to finish my night. \n\nSTAY AWAY if you know whats good for you. There is far better around here.",
"The hardest part of moving to a new town is trying to find the best pizza place.\n\nMain Street Pizza is not it.\n\nFirst of all, it's pretty expensive for what it is. We ordered a plain \"medium pizza\" (it was a little bigger than a Pizza Hut Personal Pan Pizza) just to see what their sauce, cheese, and crust were like, a medium veggie pizza, and some wings for my boyfriend. The bill was over $27 somehow.\n\nThe wings were blah. Just normal wings and nothing special.\n\nThe pizza was pretty bad, though.\n\nThe plain was flavorless and dry. I think they might have just baked it too long because the crust was pretty hard. It was like chewing on vaguely salty greasy cardboard.\n\nThe veggie was better, but didn't really taste like much of anything, either, and it wasn't dry like the plain: it was downright soggy. The crust was all floppy and you had to try to support each piece like a newborn baby so all of the toppings wouldn't fall off.\n\nSummary: Too expensive, and the pizzas are way too small, but that might be a blessing because they don't taste like anything anyway. Lansdale Pizza is still the best pizza in the area.",
"Chicken salad hoagie is great but the service and delivery is terrible. Multiple times they have messed up our order for delivery. For example: they don't provide the complete order requested, they deliver the wrong order, and they are always late with the order. The drivers still tries to collect your money despite your unsatisfaction. The quality of food does not make up for the service. I would not recommend this place even if you are starving!!!",
"I like the slices. They usually have a decent variety (including BBQ Chicken, Sicilian and White, which are my three favorites besides plain) and I think the in store slices usually taste better than when I have gotten a whole pizza delivered. They also have garlic knots which are oily, but delicious. \n\nSome of my friends really like this place, so I am surprised to see all the bad reviews. I always just sit in the front to eat a slice, so I can't say anything about the servers, but the pizza guys and the people working the counter are usually pretty nice.",
"I read the reviews here and have honestly never had a problem with Main Street. I get takeout there quite often, food is quite good and I am actually a fan of their pizza. I usually order the Buffalo Chicken pizza, and find it to be very good. The calzones are made right, even when we asked them to alter the sandwich a bit. No problems, and nobody yelling at us. We have never gotten delivery though, so I cannot comment on that.\n\nWe have eaten inside once and found it to be very good. We had a small party of only 2 people, so it was a pretty simple meal. Service was fast, waitress was very nice and attentive, and food was done well. No complaints at all. I have never seen all the problems people seem to be reviewing them on here, maybe I have been lucky and not had to complain about anything, or maybe people have personal issues with them. I am not sure, but I have nothing against Main Street Pizza and will continue to eat there until I see any of the issues others are writing about.",
"I just want to say being an employe at main street reading the review from an EX employes girlfriend was uncalled for he got fired for being rude to a customer and the owner would never hurt a fly , he is father figure to every employe that works for him before you write up a review with false information sweetheart make sure you know the only reason he got fired was because of his actions toward a customer causing main streer to lose a customer . Main street is a loving place and everyone who works there is very welcoming ."
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"This place is nice and open. The food is great and the staff is very friendly. I don't really have anything insightful to say, so you'll just have to go to experience the goodness.",
"Two stars so far......\nWe finally got to go here last night after I talked them up to my friends.\nWe called ahead to make sure they were wheelchair accessible since one of my friends was in a chair (one of those 400lb motor car ones).\n\nWhen I got there we were the 1st ones and we got some summer rolls (which were okay, but no where near as good as Pho Grand IMO).\nI also got the Thai iced coffee and thought it was a little too sweet for me.\n\nWhen my friends got there we noticed there was a step to get in and we asked for a ramp. They had no clue what we were talking about. We reminded them that we already called ahead and they said they were accessible but I don't think they even know what that means.\n\nWe had to leave and were given no apology whatsoever.\nWe ended up walking down the street in the rain to The King and I who did have a ramp.\n\nWhat a mess of a night.",
"My sisters, my parents, my sort-of boyfriend and I came here for dinner after a nice evening stroll in Tower Grove Park. We ran into a ton of dinner choices on this street, a kind of Berkeley or Santa Cruz-esque strip in the middle of St. Louis. There was an Afghan joint, I believe some Iraqi, the lovely Pho Grand, another Thai place. But ultimately we settled on Basil Spice. \n\nI got pad kee mao with pork, my sister got pad kee mao with chicken, and my dad got - you guessed it - pad kee mao with shrimp. We weren't that creative, but at least we picked a good dish. \n\nOur food showed up piping hot, fresh-tasting, and very spicy. I guess they are true to their name. I had to keep sipping water to make to make the faint burn go away - maybe I'm a pansy - but that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned. My other sister got something so spicy it caused her to remark, \"I'm too white for this shit.\" Finally, the boy's creamy kang pa nang was delicious, with just the right amount of sweetness. I caught him licking the plate. \n\nWe left with full hearts and tummies. The End.",
"Basil Spice Thai is a new restaurant that is still working out the kinks, but there are hints of greatness here. The staff was friendly, but seemed a little stressed as they were busy when we went in for dinner. We started with the spring rolls, which I believe have their origins in Vietnam rather than Thailand. Nevertheless, they were very tasty and quickly disappeared. There was nothing new or innovative about them, instead the focus was on perfection of a classic. \n\nFor my entree I got chicken skewers, and I loved it. There was some spice, but the overall heat was not intense. My palate enjoyed the many layers of flavor of the chicken. The main reason I ordered was the peanut sauce, and it did not disappoint. This meal was delicious. My friend ordered some spicy dish, but it did not bring the bulging eyes and head sweats that some other Thai restaurants do when he orders spicy. I'm therefore wondering if they safe the real spice for Thai customers, if they stray from extreme spice or if his resistance has simply grown over the years. \n\nService time was a little slow, and there was confusion when we had questions about the menu. Still, the staff tried very hard to give us a great experience, and I attribute these very minor flaws to being a new restaurant that has a lot to live up to.",
"This place was decent for St. Louis - the pad kee mao the people I were with had was spicy enough to be authentic.\n\nMy kang pa nang was sweet and the pork pieces were well marinated. \n\nIt could compare to any place in the Bay Area, where decent Thai food floods the cities.\n\nAlso, the help was very courteous.\n\nThe only thing that they could stand to improve is the wait time for our food - I think we waited 30 minutes for our food after ordering.",
"I had the lunch portion of pad see eew. It was pretty close to how mom makes it. The noodles were a bit thin for me, & it didn't look like it was mixed very well. A little oily, but other than that the taste was fantastic. I don't eat very much normally, & the lunch portion was great. I nearly ate all of it. I ordered the sticky rice with custard to go & was surprised to see a topping of coconut cream. I am in heaven!",
"Yum. I just love Thai food and I think Thai Basil Cafe does a decent job of it. Service is friendly, with a small language barrier. Water is never empty. The ambiance is so-so. They made a fair attempt to decorate, but the workmanship is shotty and the ugly white counter and an uglier refrigerator in the main room dampers whatever ambiance they attempted to create.\n\nThe Thai sweet tea is delish and only $1.50. They have lots of Pad stir fries, curries, and of course , my fav Tom Kha soup. Tom Kha soup (a spicy coconut cream soup with chicken, lemon grass, galanga, Thai peppers, mushrooms, Thai basil, etc.) is one of those things I must have at least once every six weeks and I have resorted to making it myself because so many of the local restaurants charge so much for it! You can get a small bowl here for $4.50, which is reasonable.\n\nStill, the menu prices are slightly high (I'm spoiled by the prices at Thai House and Thips Thai - both in Illinois). Overall, it was a nice experience. I had a great meal and was very satisfied.",
"Hot Stuff!\n\n\"Spice\", I believe is the key word here. If you like it hot-n-spicy, you will not be disappointed. Those seeking more timid Thai should head down the street to King & I, but if you think you're up for the challenge, give Basil Spice a try. Service is exceptional.",
"Yes, oh my, yes!\n\nAfter a heinous experience at a Thai spot on Delmar, I sort of fell off the Thai wagon--quite sad considering I ate it at least once a week while living in Chicago. Anyway, I had gone far too long without my green curry and decided to give Basil Spice a try this weekend.\n\nHoo. Ray.\n\nFriendly, efficient service, relaxed atmosphere, reasonable prices and GOOOOOD food. Thank goodness. Justin enjoyed the tom yum, which nicely cleaned out his sinuses; we gobbled down the summer rolls which were fresh, fresh, fresh and came with two subtly spicy sauces (no overly sweet stuff here!); and the curries were great--just enough spice tingle, but no searing pain (although I'm sure they could up the ante if you asked). I docked a star because I'm fairly certain the peas and carrots in my curry were, um... frozen vegetable medley. Come on, guys, you can do better than that--you just proved it with your fresh veggie summer rolls! \n\nStill, if Basil Spice was in my 'hood, I'd be here all the time. I can't wait to head back and work my way through their menu. Yum!",
"If I go more than about a week without my Basil Spice I start going through the beginning symptoms of withdrawal. Sometimes I think they have the best pad thai in town, it's definitely at least one of the best. Everything else I have tried has been excellent. The servers are extremely nice and I hope this place does well, it's absolutely worth a try."
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"This was a surprise find on a trip to Santa Barbara. Adjoining the Wine Cask is this somewhat secluded narrow bar with an interesting / fun menu. We came in here for dinner during Old Spanish Days. Despite the huge crowds in the restaurants directly off the street, this had a moderate crowd and was quiet and relaxing. \n\nStaff was very attentive and friendly. My wife started with a dark and stormy and I had a glass of Qupe grenache. Generous pour on the wine (always a good start!) The wines by the glass are local with a nice selection.\n\nMany very interesting looking dishes to the point it was difficult to decide. We ordered a macaroni and cheese with spanish chorizo and Luau Roasted Pork flatbread (mango-pineapple bbq sauce, red onion, goat cheese, cilantro). Both were very good. I would definitely reutrn.",
"The whole experience was A+.\n\nWe sat outside, split 3 apps, had cocktails and a bottle of Rose.\n\nTrevor, our server was a professional. Super nice, funny, and knows his wine!\n\nWe had the steak bites, the crab/artichoke dip, and the Orchard flatbread.\n\nGET THE ORCHARD, it was a flavor explosion in my mouth:)\n\nWe will be back for sure!",
"The food here is delicious. There has never been any complaint. Their burgers are beautifully made with fresh ingredients, the BBQ is wonderful. The steak bites are fun to share at your table. The flatbreads are perfect small meals or appetizers to share. The waiters know how to match the food with wine they offer. It is a relaxed atmosphere and good place to be with a couple of friends or grab something by yourself. Their ABC 09 pinot is delicious. I always look forward to enjoying another great meal here!",
"We have been coming here over the past year, and I finally just have to write about it!! Every time has been excellent!! First, I have to say this is the BEST burger in SB hands down. Just tried the Italian burger last night, and it was incredible. Service is always attentive, atmosphere is great, great wines on TAP, flatbreads are tasty if you are into the thin crust thing, desserts never disappoint, what more could you want? Keep it up!!! We will be back soon!!",
"This is my favorite place in Santa Barbara. I've been living here for almost two years now and I've experienced nothing better than Intermezzo! I love the cozy yet upbeat atmosphere. This is great place to grab a drink, kick back and eat some AMAZING food. I am especially a fan of their prosciutto and humboldt fog pizza, it is insane! The apps, wine list and service is all exceptional. I am always sad to leave this place!",
"Nice place, had dinner at the restaurant (crispy calamari, beef tartare, Greek flatbread & prosciutto flatbread). Had a few glasses of cab, they have wines on tap and it is best to sit next to the fireplace! I had a great evening with the right person, great food and wine. Good service, nice warm feeling, low lights and reasonable pricing! Will visit for sure next time I am in town! :)",
"Very comfortable and cozy wine bar on Anacapa...a pleasant find for me.\n\nI love local wines, and was happy to wander in here and order some wine. All of their wines are \"on tap\" in a sense, and so they are fresh and straight from the winery.\n\nThe bartender was nice and helpful, and poured me extra tastes when I expressed interest in the Pinor Noirs. We ended up having an in depth discussion of the pinots from 09 and 10 and it was very enjoyable.\n\nOrdered the Parmesan Truffle Fries and they were quite tasty as a snack with my wine. My friend ordered a Moscow Mule (they have a full bar) and really enjoyed it as well. \n\nNice place to relax, drink some wine, and have some food!",
"Intermezzo used to be my go-to wine bar when I lived in SB a few years back. My GF and I would stop here for some wine, cheese, and tapas at least a couple of times per month. The staff were always very friendly and we got to know them pretty well (Justin, one of our favorite servers has since moved on to open Julienne, which is quite a success I understand. We wish him well!).\n\nShortly after we moved back to LA, Intermezzo closed and was remodeled. The decor is a little more dark and upscale than before, but the vibe is essentially the same. And they still have their cozy fireplace (although the couches have been replaced with tables, unfortunately). \n\nThe menu has changed and seems more expansive than I remember. Some of our old standbys are still there (thankfully they didn't axe their truffle fries), but the chef has added quite a few new interesting options. The selections seem to be leaning more towards rustic/hearty pub fare than trendy tapas, with offerings like Fried Chicken & Waffles, Grilled Wagyu Flatiron Steak, and Beer-steamed Mussels. They also have both steak and tuna tartare if you're into that, as well as a nice selection of salads, burgers, flatbreads, pastas, and cheese/charcuterie platters.\n\nIn terms of wine, Intermezzo offers six whites and seven reds, all \"on-tap\" and delivered to the restaurant in environmentally friendly tanks rather than bottles. The wines appear to be kept at cellar temperatures and are sealed from air exposure, so you'll never get a flat pour from yesterday's dregs. You can order by the glass or half/full carafe. If you'd prefer something else, you can also order a bottle from the encyclopedic wine list of their five star sister restaurant (Wine Cask) next door. They have some nice Volnays I used to order, as well as prestige bottles like Lafite / Mouton Rothschild, or Chateau Margaux (though I'd suggest eating at the restaurant if you're going that route).\n\nMy GF opted for the Flying Goat Pinot Noir, which was very nice; I tried the Margerum 'M3' Rhone Blend, which wasn't terribly exciting, so I switched to the Flying Goat for the rest of the evening. The pours were reasonable; Not overly generous, but not stingy either. My only complaint were the glasses, which I found too narrow and really more suited to white wines than red. I prefer a large bowl when I'm drinking reds so I can go all sommelier and get my swirl on.\n\nFor our food selections, we ordered their Truffled Parmesan Fries, a cheese platter, the Grilled Market Vegetables, and the Fried Chicken & Waffles Basket. The truffle fries were rustic and flavorful, and the cheese platter was very generous and served on a cool granite slab. The market vegetables were abundant and tasty and a big hit with my Vegan GF. I'm not generally a big fried food fan, but the chicken and waffles just sounded too interesting to pass up. They were surprisingly awesome and included an apricot marmalade dipping sauce that complimented both perfectly. Sort of Chicken McNuggets meets Haute Cuisine (I suspect I just made their chef wince).\n\nThe dessert menu has quite a few interesting offerings, including Bourbon Bread Pudding, Trio of Doughnuts, and a Cocoa & Caramel Tart. At our waiters suggestion, we opted for the Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie, which unfortunately I didn't find all that exciting. I'll try the tart or the doughnuts next time around.\n\nIntermezzo is located one block off State Street, right across from the post office and across the street from the Lobero Theatre, which usually has a nice lineup of acts. One night we caught the Dave Brubeck quartet there and hit Intermezzo for an early dinner prior to the show. This visit, we were on our way to a swing dance at the Carillo ballroom. You gotta love Santa Barbara.\n\nAll in all, a fun, casual, and relaxing spot to either kick off your evening with a signature cocktail or a glass of wine, or to just camp out and graze for a few pleasant hours. Highly recommended.",
"Great comfortable setup....food, service & atmosphere is very enjoyable. Our waitress was above & beyond accommodating. Heck, you can even order off the Wine Cask menu too. Which we did, and had a balance of both.",
"My mom and I went for wine and dinner, and I have to say, the bar did not disappoint! The truffle fries were yummy, the Blue burger was delicious, and the bread pudding (with bourbon salted caramel sauce) was heaven in ever bite. My favorite wine out of glasses I tried was the Margerum Syrah. Exquisite."
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"What was once Heritage, same decor and great menu choices but still lacking what Heritage did, great fresh flavor. We ordered the Halibut with lentils and the Chicken Piccata, fried shrimp to start. The fried shrimp was pretty good with a side of Aioli, celery topped with watery blue cheese sauce and a side of dry spinach leaves. We weren't sure how the spinach fit in with the plate, was a bit odd, seemed it could be an amazing dish had the fried shrimp just had blue cheese crumbles and the aioli dipping sauce. The chicken piccata had great presentation with a side of mashed potatoes but lacked that great strong flavor of lemon and caper chicken piccata is known for, this one was bland. The best of it all was for sure the Halibut with lentils, the fish was cooked very well and the lentils added a great flavor. Overall though it seems that the idea of fresh, somewhat local or house made items is there but they are still missing the boat on great flavor that makes you want to come back or make your meal memorable.",
"It's a great start! They haven't changed the inside of the place from the previous incarnations but it still looks great. \n\nThe happy hour was nice. 25% off many bar menu items. \n\nMy favorite was the cones. Just the right offering to start a nice meal. I enjoyed the poke as well. Everything we had was good. \n\nI will be back for a deeper exploration of the dinner menu. This was just an appetizer.",
"Caveat to this review - this is still their \"soft\" opening.\n\nWe decided at the last minute to walk over for dinner and check out the menu before the crowds start coming in.\n\nThey are off to a good start. We were seated at a high-top by the bar, not my favorite spot, but it will do. The interior has not changed at all so it looks cool and urban and hip and classy-casual as usual. \n\nOur meals were very good and the food was all fresh and hot and very nicely presented. I had the Chicken Picatta and the portion was generous. The sauce was pleasantly lemony with capers all placed over a very nice menage of fresh corn and other veggies. There were mashed potatoes on the side. It was flavorful and nicely cooked. The chicken breast was tender and juicy.\n\nThe service was a bit uneven. We were given menus and he took our drink order after pouring the water. There was a bit of a wait getting our drinks. I am not sure what the hold up was, it was not that busy. We asked to have some time to enjoy our drink and look through the menu. Our waiter returned in due time - about 10 - 15 minutes and we said we were ready to order. My husband ordered another wine - and it never came. So we reorder when he came by to ask if we wanted another drink. I am not sure whether he forgot to put in our drink order, of there was a tie-up at the bar.\n\nWe are looking forward to coming back again and trying some of their other dishes and giving a try to their appetizers.",
"Located at Whitney Peak hotel, this place could be described as an urban clean comfortable dining experience. Think of Campo, but much more refined.\n\nMy sister and I were not looking for a big meal this night and thankfully the menu was broken out between \"small plates\" and \"large plates\". The large plate dinners encompassed full meals that came with soup or salad and something hearty. The \"smaller plates\" menu listed delicious meals where the size could be considered between appetizer and a main meal if you were someone watching your portions. \n\nSince we both ordered a salad and protein dish, I ordered the warm beet salad and she the lemon Cesar salad. The warm beet salad had both red and golden beets with arugula, so delicious. I was sad for a moment because I didn't see cheese, but at the bottom was the warm goat cheese marrying with the caramelized fruit like a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. My sister had the lemon Cesar and she thought it was very tasty. The lemon Cesar was 2/3 cut romaine (not chopped) with the dressing, Parmesan and crouton.\n\nMy sister ordered the crab cakes and I ordered the crispy shrimp. The crab cakes were delicious and warm. It had a crispy exterior and soft center, it was perfect and delicious. I ordered the crisp shrimp with the aoli that had spinach and celery along with dressing. The shrimp was yummy, but I wished it was battered with something lighter like panko. I think the panko would have elevated the dish, but that's just me.\n\nWe ended the night with a dessert. Some kind of angel food cakey, mocha, crunch heaven. Not too sweet, but sweet enough to make us happy we stopped by. \n\nOverall, this place is a hipster modern clean dining experience for folks that care about the quality and quantity of their food. This would be a place you could take your parents to that would satisfy their palettes and any other special people in your life. Their menu is short yet broad with dinners to satisfy the most picky. And of course, their wine is just as good. Our waitress was great and although she disappeared and got busy through the night, we didn't mind the paced service.",
"Food is very good...service was ok Friday & Saturday. \n\nService and food not as good on Sunday (coffee was just warm and we had to go to the counter to ask for refills, hot cakes were over cooked and dry)... Service was very slow and it wasn't busy. For the prices charged, service should be at least consistently good...$9.50 for oatmeal",
"The service alone receives 5 stars, our waiter was great, wish I could have remembered his name for a shout out. (Curly headed guy) The ambiance is really nice, I love how they decorated it. The food wasn't to bad for the price, select menu options but it gets the job done.",
"Wandered in for dinner during the car show with the family\nWow what a great find!\nSpectacular food!! Great service, nice space, and fair prices\n\nTurns out the guy that owns the joint is the top chef in Reno\n\nGo figure",
"The drinks are great and the chef is obviously obsessive. I've had multiple meals here and there wasn't one that I regretted. The italian polenta cup was the first treat u tried.",
"Wandered into here for lunch during HAN. We had been wandering all over Reno and wanted something a little more special than casino food. WOW what a find! We had a burger for lunch that was perfectly prepared with a really fresh toasted bun and a Fried Chicken Salad that was really unique and excellent. We liked it so much we made reservations on the spot for dinner and man was that a great decision. Came in for dinner and split crab cakes and polenta cones, both were outstanding. Then we split the cast iron new york with delicious garlic mashed potatoes. You can tell the Chef here is the real deal as the presentation of each and every plate is a work of art and the restaurant is extremely clean, elegant and the staff is well trained.\n\nGreat find in the biggest little city I whole heatedly recommend it to anyone.",
"Came here for the first time since the latest change. I've always found something to like on the menu throughout the various changes but I was a little curious about how the new menu would come together. I will say I was pleasantly surprised. I showed up near the end of happy hour with my boyfriend. We tried 3 different items from the small plate menu and were very satisfied with all three. My only complaint was that the \"spicy\" sausage on the polenta wasn't really spicy at all. However the flavor was still good, so it didn't really bug me too much. Will definitely be back again soon!"
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"As someone who manages a Chicago bar I understand how soft openings go. Visiting with the owner Jeffry behind the bar was a huge mistake. What an asshole. When asking for a tab, he called the customer a bitch, made a giant speech about how customers should give them a break because they were soft opening, and told them not to come back because it was a \"positive environment.\" I guess southern hospitality isn't Jeff's strong suit.",
"Pros:\n-The back patio area is badass\n-Has Booze\n-Rando girl flashed the bar, and I got see some huge knockers (I think that's part of the experience)\n\nCons\n-With a name like Pearl Diver I thought it was a strip club or some sex club. DON'T BE FOOLED! DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I DID! It's not. Did see some melon sized ta-ta's though, so I'd say not a total let down. \n-Not the kind of place that lets you get black out on Jager.",
"Wanted to try this place, as it's new in our neighborhood. Was not greeted at the door and had to find where to order and sit. No servers, you order at the bar and just pick a seat somewhere. When we asked how we would know what to order we were condescendingly told \"maybe use a menu in the slot over there\" WOW!! Not a very good vibe, but will give it another chance due to it being the soft opening. Maybe in a few weeks they will be more welcoming and the atmosphere will feel better. \nI had such high hopes because of the great photos and cute building. Parking is nonexistent also. With all the choices in East Nashville, I expected them to want the business! \nSo disappointing.",
"Cool new neighborhood spot! We walked up from our house, got right in, waited about 5 minutes at the bar while studying the long cocktail menu, ordered 2 drinks & quickly paid then popped out back to enjoy our drinks. They had a nice vibe, great cocktail menu & cocktails, the food we saw around us all looked delicious too so we'll be back to try it & try more cocktails. Upon leaving, there was a crowd outside the door waiting to get in. Good for you, Pearl Diver! Welcome to the neighborhood from another new neighbor!",
"Awesome tiki bar! Great craft cocktails with delicious bar bites. Atmosphere is casual and laid back but service is on point.",
"The ambiance was awesome. The drinks were awesome. Service was terrible. You have to order your food and drinks at the bar FYI. And when you're ready to close out, you have to wait 30 min in line to pay for your food. They need waiters/waitresses. Then it would be awesome overall.",
"Reviews are in and this place brings the aloha for the landlocked. PD was clearly a labor of love for the owners and it shows. Every detail, every detail, has been looked over 100 times. It's gorgeous and embodies the spirit that a nicer island lounge should bring. The setting is here, the staff behind the bar is there, the patrons just need to get there. This is a place to soak in and slow down. The staff was crushing it with their speed, but everyone else should be chilling out. They provide ample opportunity to do so. Cabanas, picnic tables, booths, etc., it's all there. I really don't have a complaint, except that I wish they would ban smoking on the patio, I wish the pina colada had more coconut and more rum and I spent more money than I anticipated. It was mostly on food because I went nuts seeing that this is one of the few places you can get a shrimp cocktail. One of the best parts about living in the Northeast is the shrimp cocktail. It doesn't come in a glass with ice, but it does come in a tiki-inspired dish with ice. It was everything I wanted it to be.\n\nAt night this place is going to get packed, it's a no-brainer, but the happy hour scene is going to be my jam. I've been eagerly awaiting Pearl Diver's opening and it lived up to the hype.",
"Yes yes yes!!! Solid drinks not your typical whiskey coke spot. They take the time to make a damn good quality drink so expect to wait for it. All the bartenders are beyond welcoming! Great atmosphere. I will be back to try the oysters however as of now... drinks, service and ambiance alone by far my new favorite.",
"This is a kitschy, cute bar. That's it. Do not wait in line for sugar blasted drinks. If you do, you'll average maybe one drink an hour if you aren't bellied up to the bar. Go ANYWHERE else until the newness wears off....and it will quickly as they make you line up for 30 min- 1 hr for no reason. Hype and slow service. FAIL",
"There is a lot of potential at Pearl Diver. The interior is gorgeous and well-themed and the outdoor space makes you feel that you are transported to an island. Plus I love the cabanas and the overall vibe is really cool and interesting. \nHowever, there were some pretty significant issues. First, you have to order at the bar or window connected to the outdoor space. I definitely had more luck at the bar, but just come here planning to wait to order. That alone isn't a dealbreaker though. I'm fine to wait if I'm getting some interesting drinks and delicious food. Unfortunately Pearl Diver didn't deliver there either. While the port to port cocktail was delicious, it only tasted like fruit juice and was very weak. If I'm paying $12 I want it to taste like an adult beverage. I tried the Paloma later and it was better but also very weak and mostly ice. I was excited about the food but bummed when the mushroom and shishito peppers came out with a laughable amount. There were seriously 5 of them on a skewer and the mushrooms were a huge let down and not worth $9 for these items. Luckily the dumplings and dipping sauce were good so it wasn't a total waste. \nAt the end of our night we enjoyed talking to the bartender and sampled a shot of the daiquiri which was delicious and what I should have ordered instead of the other fruit heavy beverages I sampled. The bottom line is that I paid $50 leaving hungry and completely sober which makes me grumpy. Luckily I was hanging out with an awesome group of ladies so it wasn't a total loss but I'm not rushing back, especially since it's the new place to be and super popular. Maybe they know something I don't?"
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"Put my name on a barstool because I'm about to become a permanent fixture here! \nUsually I would be weary of eating at a restaurant on its opening night because they usually have a lot to work out, but I don't have anything but amazing things to say about the food. We tried a bunch of things tonight.. \nShrimp scampi and fire roasted shrimp - I preferred the shrimp scampi flavor wise but the shrimp themselves are so tasty, fresh and jumbo! Margherita pizza - very good, New York style vibes. Linguini and clam sauce - amazing - I inhaled it. Tiramisu - literally one of the best I've ever had. \n\nThe menu has so much VARIETY, you can eat here whether you want to eat comfort food OR healthy food. There are a lot of veggie options for vegetarians/vegans. I love how many options of seafood there are! I love that they are small plates so you can try a bunch of items! You can build your own pizza's and pasta! They have very unique handcrafted cocktails. I am so excited that this has opened up in my neighborhood and highly recommend everyone to try it!",
"I'm so excited that this spot has opened up just a couple of minutes away from my place-- I stopped by with friends during soft opening (feat. an abbreviated menu) for a charity event for Frankie's Friends and was blown away. The food is fantastic, but the cocktails are the highlight-- deliciously crafted, my favorite was the F-18. I absolutely recommend!",
"This place is great! Chris was our waiter and he took time to explain different drink and food options to ensure we had exactly what we were looking for. And his guidance was perfect. Being a pescatarian, there were plenty of options on the menu. We love that they are dog friendly and since it was a warm night, they made sure she had a bowl of water within minutes of us sitting down. My husband and I will definitely be back on a regular basis!",
"What an incredible addition to my neighborhood. I am over the moon excited for this new place and have enjoyed several different dishes, all of which were phenomenal. Do not get me started on their bar. With one of the best cocktail menus I have seen, you will be blown away by the creativity and incredible staff. Also, the decor is super warm and inviting. Do yourself a favor and visit this new local gem.",
"Went on opening night (usually a mistake for restaurants, since there are often many things that still need to be perfected,) but DAMN - they got it right. Best pizza I've had since my visit to Napoli, Italy. It's worth the drive for that alone, but the cocktails are also amazing. Creative, tasty and not killer on the wallet. Will definitely be back to try more.",
"Decided to walk to the new neighborhood restaurant! SO HAPPY we did, it was so Well worth it. The food was great!!! Red greeted us at the door and Gabriella was our Server at the bar! She recommended several items off of the menu and the pizza I ordered was a GREAT CHOICE! The wine selections were great and the environment was very inviting!!! We will be back!! Great service, and food.",
"This place is exactly what the neighborhood needed! Great pizza, trendy setting, and a huge bar. They have local beer on tap (cigar city, cycle brewing, etc), and happy hour on weekdays. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. We will definitely be back soon.",
"Second visit in 2 days to this new place. The location is nearby, that's a big plus for us. \n\nNow, we really like Sociale and expect to be regulars. The service is friendly and knowledgeable. We like sitting at the bar and Carly and Joe and the team do not disappoint. \n\nThe food is fresh, beautiful, and delish. The carbonara is among the best I've had - a good test of Italian cooking. We had Pizza today - it is superb, I will probably need to add an hour to daily workouts because I will have lots of this za. Meat & cheese board was good and added a wonderful and surprisingly perfect watermelon to charcuterie- I'm a fan. Oh, and extraordinary tiramisu. \nWe will be back. You should check it out.",
"Hopefully they will learn from our experience. First sign of trouble - walked in and were seated in a back corner and we asked to be moved. The person seating us said \"Open Table controls which table we get, they cannot change it.\" They had at least 5 other open tables of equal size - Should have walked out at that moment. Over 10 minutes and no one greets us, finally a server comes over and says \"I'll be right back, need to check on my other table\". Should have walked out at that moment. Requested a different server and this was granted - the server was nice and did try to improve the experience, even giving us a free pizza since our appetizers hadn't arrived in over 60 minutes - should have walked out at that moment. The owner stopped by several times and did try to make amends. He was actually really charming and I feel bad for their issues at this time. At 90 minutes, we received a second appetizer and one entree ( the entree was well under cooked and the app was swimming in oil - clearly rushed by the kitchen). This time we did leave. They accommodated with a discounted bill and a free pizza. The meatball app, salad, and pizza were really good - a glimpse into what this kitchen can produce. The atmosphere is great but the staff is WOEFULLY UNDER TRAINED. I am really hoping they can get their act together because this could be a great addition to the South Tampa dining scene! Give it several weeks and we will give them another chance.",
"I absolutely love this new spot in our neighborhood. Literally less than five minutes away. Went on Tuesday, June 26th. The interior was beautiful and exterior had a nice patio. The staff was friendly and our server Joe was awesome. Food, drinks and ambience were on point. We will definitely be back on several visits to try more tapas and pizza! I love this addition to our neighborhood. Thank you!"
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"This place gets zero stars. We went into this place for dinner this evening. We were told by the waitresses as we passed the pizza counter to sit anywhere in the dining room. We sat down and reviewed their menu. We waited 10 minutes while the wait staff just bullshited at the counter. No one approached us to offer to take our drink order or even acknowledged our presence. We got up and walked out! We'll never step into this place or every order any food from Lascala Pronto Pizza.",
"We order from the Philly locations all the time at work, I was thrilled to see this location pop up in Mount Laurel. I've been there twice this past week and they did not disappoint! \n\nTheir salads are my favorite and the vodka sauce featured on several of their pasta sauces was spot on. And I'm a pretty harsh critic when it comes to sauce. \n\nThe service was quick and very friendly.",
"Strengths: we ordered the chopped salad, roasted beet and goat cheese salad, baked meatballs, caprese and chicken fingers for our kid. The meatballs were good, the salads very good and the caprese was excellent. Very generous portions. Great marinara. Everything came out very timely. \nNeeds improvement: staffing. There are two large parties (including a birthday of around 20) and about five small parties with only ONE waitress. She is working her butt off and attending the tables well but it's hard to thoroughly enjoy a sit down lunch when the waitress is literally running around the restaurant. Hats off to her but the management needs to prepare better. \nOverall: really good. We'll be back and looking forward to trying the pizza and Old Bay fries!",
"This place just opened up in Mt Laurel and I'm pretty impressed. I've been there twice this week... Once for sit down lunch and the other time for dinner takeout. Here's some thoughts on this great little place \n\nSet up:\nThis is a hybrid... You order the food at the register and then sit down and the food is brought to you and a server will be available for drink refreshes etc. \n\nFood:\n excellent Italian. The quality of the food is top notch sit down Italian. And there's a nice diverse menu including broccoli di rabe with sausage, arancini, seafood, stuffed long hots, etc. Everything I had was very good and not something you would expect at a fast casual restaurant. I will say that I a first generation Italian-American and I think I know what good Italian food is.... This is the real deal. \n\nService:\nThese guys really care. You order up front but the servers are always over to check up on you and see what you need. Keep in mind that the food is cooked to order so you will wait a little but it is still much faster than a traditional sit down and you're getting real food. \n\nValue:\nThe prices are crazy reasonable! Huge portions for not a lot. Most appetizers are huge and less than $9. most of the entrées are $13 or less, and quite large. Sandwiches, salads and pizza are even less. \n\nHighly recommended....",
"This place was mediocre. The food lacked taste and flavor. The pizza did not have enough sauce. I ordered a salad with salmon on top and I have to say the salmon was good. But if you can't get the pizza right you have work to do.",
"Simple order, one small take-out pizza. Fail.\n\nOrdered the Margherita Pizza, the menu specified, pizza sauce, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil. \n\nWhat we received was a pizza with just sauce and mozzarella cheese. NO tomatoes and NO fresh basil. did not find this out until the pizza was home. \n\nNo saving graces...the sauce was extremely bland and pizza crust just so-so.\n\nWill give it a month or so, and try them again, if, they are still in business.",
"Way overrated! Absolutely nothing special about the food. Just like any other local pizza place. They lie on the menu saying things are \"fresh homemade\" when in reality it clear they were frozen and dropped in oil to fry....not worth it!",
"We love the food here. The penne with Vodka sauce, chicken parm and fried risotto balls are the best. A weakness is the pizza. It is not as nearly as good the entrees. The dough and sauce is a little bland. However, my kids love the sweet n sour pizza.",
"This place looks nice from the outside and looks very contemporary inside which is quite impressive....Until you order and eat. Staff is clueless and obviously did not get any training. Pizza was disgusting!!! First time in my life that I ordered a pepperoni pizza and on my ate 1 Slice! One! I rather get a $4.00 frozen Ellios pizza from shop rite. At least they aren't pretending to be Brick Oven made. Please save your money and go to LA Bellas in Medford or even better pizza at De Lorenzos in Hamilton NJ.",
"Apparently they're a Philadelphia ristorante that's expanded to have a couple of pizzerias/bistros. It follows Gordon Ramsay's formula well: elegantly simple modern industrial décor with golden-era nostalgia and famiglia in the form of blown-up black-and-white family photos on the walls, and relatively few dishes done very well: Italian-American favorites including brick-oven and other gourmet pizzas and red-sauce classics. Friendly service. And the price is right: \"mad reasonable\" as another reviewer wrote. My date and I were full for just over $20."
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"Excellent puertorican/latin food. Only giving 3 stars because of sub-par service. If you can handle the service, the food is well worth it.",
"This is our favorite Spanish Restarant in Tampa. Some of our favorite dishes are shrimp mofongo, as well as churasco steak with rice & beans. Spanish decor with friendly & pleasant staff has always greeted us and helped us enjoy the experience.",
"A great place to get Mofongo. Like the first reviewer said it feels like they dont even care you are in there. They bring you bread after 15 minutes as the food comes and its shocking they are so slow for a dead restaurant.\n\nVery good Mofongo though !",
"My husband and I were recently in Puerto Rico and fell in love with Mofongo. When we returned home, we were craving this delicious dish. We used Yelp to help us find a few places in town that serve Mofongo. \n\nThis place's chicken Mofongo was very close to the one we had in Puerto Rico. It wasn't as good but it was really delicious. \n\nTheir yuca is pretty good. It had a nice amount of mojo and was cooked until tender. \n\nTres leches is one of my husband's favorite desserts. Theirs was a bit sweet for me. He liked it but didn't love it. The piece they served was huge...perfect for sharing. \n\nThe service was fine and fast. The waiters weren't overly friendly but they weren't rude or anything like that. They were busy and focused on getting the food out to the customers. \n\nAs soon as I left this place I already wanted to go back for their chicken Mofongo. Can't wait to do so again soon.",
"A group of us visited La Casona for a friend's birthday. The mofongo is amazing, great red sangria and wonderful little empanadillas for an appetizer. The portion size is huge at a very low price. I got the shrimpt mofongo. Others at the table got chicken and steak mofongo. No complaints except for the fried plantains which were dry and had zero flavor. We had to soak them in the garlic dipping sauce to make them worth eating. \n\nService leaves something to be desired but I don't think the intention is to be rude, just not top notch. You can tell this is a family run business as the chef came from the kitchen to chat with the diners and the older gentleman behind the bar. It seemed like a mother, father and son dynamic. The female was extremely nice and came to the table to make sure the food was ok and to tell our friend happy birthday. One odd note, they seem to close whenever they want. We arrive at 7pm and the place was full with exception of three tables. As soon as we came in, they turned the \"open\" sign to \"closed\" and would not accept any more diners. \n\nAll in all, great experience and would definitely go back and recommend to others.",
"La Casona offers excellent authenticate Puerto Rican cuisine. I've been here many times and I've had just about everything on the menu. The downside is that service is very slow and the owner seems to have an attitude with his customers. If the service was better I would give this a four, but the food for the most part is delicious.",
"My benchmark dish for evaluating a Puerto Rican eaterie is mofongo, And the mofongo at La Casona is the best I have had in Tampa esp. the variety with seafood toppijng,, and it seems other reviewers agree. My family has eaten there several times and I have brought Boricuan veteran buddies, who attest to the quality & authenticity of the other dishes. My wife particularly likes the ripe plantain baked with picadillo-like filling. (ask for the canoe)\nAfter several visits, we have never had a big problem with service, and it is a family business with all generations on deck. The owners also generously donated food for a veterans meal-meeting. Parking is no problem, and located just N. of Hillsborough Ave.",
"This restaurant was recommend to me by a Puerto Rican friend so I was pretty excited. With that being said, the food was AMAZING!\n\n-Tostones Rellenos de Camarones o Cangrejo en salsa--I would pass on these if you plan on ordering the Mofongo because it's kind of the same thing.\n-Camarones a la Casona con pan--This is my favorite appetizer, the sauce is amazing and well seasoned and the bread is very fresh.\n-Pollo Salteado al Ajillo--It's good but not amazing. I still like ordering it though because of the sauce and the rice and beans are also good.\n-Mofongo Relleno de Camarones--DELICIOUS! I have yet to have it taste stale or anything. Their Mofongo always tastes fresh and fairly good on the amount of shrimp served. If you like spicy please order their red hot suace (very spicy), it makes the Mofongo taste that much more amazing!\n\nThis is a pretty nice looking restaurant for Spanish food so I believe the pricing is fair. I would have to agree with other reviewers, their service is okay, but because their food is amazing I will continue coming back.\n\nEnjoy :)",
"It has been quite some time since I've visited La Casona. What I recall Is that the atmosphere was very nice and the food was very good. We have, however, not been back in a couple of years.\n\nWhy? They charged us extra for a to-go box.\n\nIt wasn't the 25 cents. It was the principle. The food wasn't exactly cheap, and I usually never need a to-go box, but my wife couldn't finish her meal one time and asked for one. When we got the bill, saw the extra charge and inquired, we were dumbfounded. And the owners attitude didn't help.\n\nI cannot recall any other restaurant that I have ever been where I have been charged a fee for a to-go box. I'm sure there must be some business out there that does that, I just have never been in one until that day, and have not been in one since.\n\nWe've never been back to La Casona. And it is for that reason I cannot recommend it.\n\nDifferent people have different reasons for not recommending a restaurant or deciding never to return. For many the food is most important, and I agree. But for others service is as important, and for me having to pay that fee just seemed wrong. If that kind of thing is not important to you, then you may be rewarded with a good Puertorican meal. However, that fee left such a sour taste in my mouth that I never went back and I decided to share my experience and opinion on Yelp. There are too many other excellent restaurants in Tampa that don't engage in this practice. This is just one man's opinion. Take it for what it's worth.",
"Very clean place, authentic Puertorican food! My only complaint is that just before I had my last bite I found that the pork that I ate was undercook, really dangerous! Hope I don't get sick!"
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"Jiallo's is continuing the trend of awesome ethnic takeovers along the 38th street corridor, vastly improving an O'Charlies, similar to the Saigon replacement of a Bob Evans just up the street.\n\nAs loyal customers of the essentially carry-out only 56th street strip-mall location, we were curious how service would be at the new location. Jiallo came through as always, delivering laid-back service with a few signature extras (an extra pile of jerk chicken just because).\n\nIf you're new - the jerk chicken continues to be a fan favorite. Despite the limited number of menu items for vegetarians the vegetable plate still shines bright, especially the beans and rice.",
"Amazing all-around experience at Jiallo's. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted warmly. We ordered the jerk chicken and curry chicken with rice and beans and plantains and the food was all excellent. If you're looking for a new food experience, try Jiallo's!",
"Great place! The food taste great and the family option will fill up a lot of people. The service is great and you get to try food from all around africa and the carribbean! \nHighly recommend this place!",
"We loved this place! My husband and I went here for the first time tonight. Everything was amazing!\n\nWe had the jerk chicken and the lamb shank. The seasoning on the jerk chicken was awesome and the lamb shank had meat that fell off the bone. \n\nWe also got the ginger drink which was really unique and delicious! It's so gingery it's spicy, so you have to sip it slow, but it's perfect to share with someone. We also tried the hibiscus drink which was really nice too.\n\nA lot of people were ordering take-out and it was a little slow, but chatting with some of them, they said the wait was totally worth it because the food is so good!\n\nThe owner was really friendly. It just opened a month and a half ago. The atmosphere is really nice inside. We loved this place and will be going back often!\n\nI think this is the new best place in the International Marketplace!",
"The food was great! I got the jerk chicken it was so tender fall off the bone! The lunch was a great price and you received so much food! Disappointed they didn't have the cabbage but the rice and beans were nice and fluffy! OH! Almost forgot , I mixed the two specialty drinks (recommended) by my waiter it it was delicious ! I think it was the hibiscus tea and ginger drink. It came out in a rich purple color. Tasted very exotic and very good!",
"Oh man...we've eaten here twice and both times it was amazing African food! I got the lamb BEWARE there are LOTS of bones. Pretty annoying but that's the normal. Next time will order something else but their flavor are insanely divine.",
"It's hard for me to judge this place because I grew up eating McDonalds and my taste preferences aren't the most culturally diverse. I tried the curried goat. I liked it. It was good. I liked the rice as well. My wife and son shared the lamb shanks and they tore them up. They really liked them and wouldn't even share a bite with me. That's high praise. The chicken tenders my other son ordered were so surprisingly good...quite possibly the best tenders I have ever eaten, but who goes to an African/Caribbean restaurant for chicken tenders? The dinners were priced high, but the portions were enormous and can easily be split or shared. My West African friend who joined us told me the African food they serve is mostly East African, if that helps you at all. I'd say this place is worth trying out before it goes out of business (the owner and staff were very nice and I hope they prove my prediction wrong).\n\nThis place doesn't have it all together, but can easily correct the problems I'll point out. I've come to this place twice now, but have only eaten here once. The first time I came here they were having problems with their credit card machine and I wasn't carrying any cash. There almost wasn't a second time either when I tried opening the front door an hour after the restaurant was supposed to open and it was still locked. The hostess chased us down in the parking lot as we were getting ready to leave. \n\nWe ate together with friends and tried ordering several items which they said they were out of. I'm thinking, how could you be out when we're the first customers you've served today?\n\nNext, you'll find an unpleasant aroma of mildew or something funky as you approach the bathrooms, which were actually very clean.\n\nThis location has never done well. It's in the International Marketplace area on 38th, but there isn't any direct turn into it. You have to turn at the Meijer sign and cut thru the Planet Fitness parking lot to get to it. I almost never see more than a couple cars right outside the restaurant, but I wouldn't let that deter you from checking this place out...at least once.",
"Decided to come here for the first time and it definitely did not disappoint. There was one server/host and she was very friendly, greeted us with warm smiles and consistently checked up on us and the other tables to make sure we had everything we needed and handled it very well. \n\nI tried the Curry Goat and it was delicious; the meat was falling off the bones and was very tender and flavorful. But if you get this, just be warned that you really have to love curry because it's packed with curry flavor! :P My boyfriend got the jerk turkey and loved it, also very tender. And the plantains were done just right. The chef (or possibly the manager - I'm not entirely sure) came out to check on us as well. \n\nThe food is also very filling because I could only eat half of my plate. I didn't even have to ask for a box, our server saw that I was done and asked if I needed one. Also the byssop drink is fantastic. \n\nI highly recommend it.",
"Quickly becoming one of our favorite restaurants in Indy! So clean, kind owners and servers and fantastic food! Also, homeade drinks that are so flavorful and HUGE! Try the ginger one if you are a ginger fan. Indy, show this place some love. Their new location is fantastic!",
"For my Indy friends who like to experiment with interesting - but delicious - food. My husband and I tried a place on West 38th street tonight called Jiallo's It's an African/Caribbean cuisine and very authentic! The food was amazing and the owner, Mr. Jiallo, came out to check on us more than once to make sure we were happy with our food. I really would love to see this place succeed and thrive! If you are looking for unique and delicious food, you should give this place a try! So glad we did!"
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"Chicken is advertised as fire roasted when in reality it is steam baked and held at an improper temperature until it hits the gill briefly. Please avoid salmonella by dining elsewhere, the shopping center is full of other great places to eat. Portion sizes vary per plate so you really never know what you'll be paying for. Management is extremely unorganized and unprofessional to customers and workers. Also, food comes out as it prepared, so your date may be done eating before your plate ever arrives. \"Servers\" who do not even take your order are minors and do not have an ABC license to handle nor promote the alcohol offered. Will Piree's stay open? is a very humorous question to me considering the first sign of a health or beverage inspector will shut its doors. Beware!",
"Absolutely love the decor. Ordered wings extra hot, they were definitely spicy but juicy and flavorful as well. My son got mango chicken sandwich which was very good right down to the bun which seemed to be house made or at least bakery grade. Sweet potato fries were crispy and decent portion. I think my favorite though was the Paneer wrap which was outstanding. Again I got the extra hot and it was, but the flavor was wonderful. A couple of kinks with there systems (one order took s little longer) but to be expected with a new concept and first week. Can't wait to get back. Particularly the kids:)",
"Food was delicious! I ordered the Piri Piri Chicken Tortilla wrap, with a side order of sweet potato fries. They give you 7 different options to flavor your chicken. Chicken was juicy and perfectly grilled. The sweet potato fries tasted fresh. I strongly recommend eating here!",
"Disappointed. Fries were soggy. Salad was wilted. Long wait for food. Error made in order (fault of restaurant) unfriendly and follow up customer service (by phone). On a positive note, wings were good. Spicy means spicy! The person taking the orders was very kind an patient in explaining menu.\n\n**Follow up - owner called me back personally and apologized for the errors made, and promised to replace my meal tomorrow. She is definitely someone who is committed to the business and making it successful, especially in a small community, where word of mouth spreads fast!",
"The best chicken ever! Delaware needed something like this. The food is terrific, the place is impeccable and the staff is wonderful. I tried a variety of things and have been amazed by the quality.\nOne cannot go wrong at this place. There is a nice balance of veg and non- veg that is hard to find. A perfect fit for families. \nI would frequent this place and highly recommend it to one and all.",
"Waited at least 1.5 hrs for take out. Sat in the same spot the whole time yet no one acknowledged us or considered to give us status on our food. After 1 hr, WE asked where our order was and were told it was still an additional 15 min that turned into 30.",
"Disappointing experience beginning with confusion with order and computer software. Had to place my order 3x, chicken wrap was okay but not spectacular, served with fries that were frozen in the middle and soggy. Not what I expected for 10.00.",
"Chicken was excellent - very juicy and well cooked. Wait time was minimal for a lunch time visit. I had the basmati rice to a leg with lemon sauce. Tbh I couldn't really taste the lemon and it was spicier than I expected, but it was still very good. My friend ordered fries with piri piri; the fries weren't anything special and they forgot the piri piri. Overall it was a satisfying lunch.",
"Some promise, but maybe still figuring out the kinks. My family and I were excited to have another place in waking distance but our first visit was not great. There were issues with order taking, with service, and the food.\n\n\nThe staff was nice and friendly however we had several issues with our order. The flavor/spice level was wrong with each order. The kids meals were supposed to be plain but we're medium. They had the wrong dishes and/or sides for 3 of the 4 meals. \n\nOf the three meals, the 1/4 chicken was good, the chicken sandwich eventually was good. The chicken bowl for my child was pretty spicy, and the chicken was terriblely overcooked. The other kids meal with tenders was also extremely dry. \n\nIt appeared they were pre cooking the tenders because they were busy then reheating them on a grill. Chicken breasts and tenders dry out quickly so they need to fix that \n\nPrice for 4 meals (one child meal) with drinks was 40+. Kind of high for the type of place. \n\nI'm willing to chalk the issues up to opening issues and will give it another try.",
"Food:\n\nOrdered the chicken sandwich - it was very flavorful and tender. The 'grilled' flavor came mostly from the bun which they put on the grill too.The fries were generic/frozen - try a different side if you go. Maybe the sweet potato fries are better. I would/will definitely order the sandwich again though - the flavor in one bite is unlike anything I've had around here! The bun could have been a little smaller for the size of the chicken. Got 5 regular wings to try as well - they were grilled and fell off the bone; we ordered plain to test the 7 different sauces. We also ordered 3 tenders to try - they were juicier/just as tender as the wings in my opinion - we'll be coming back for them + the sandwich! They have a digital soda fountain with 200 options, and beers are about $6.\n\nRestaurant:\n\nThe grilled concept is a refreshing change from the plethora of fried chicken options we have. They shouldn't be compared against each other in my opinion. The only thing that surprised me was the ordering process. You are first seated at a table by a server, and handed a menu. You then decide what you want on the menu, and walk up to the counter to place your order and pay. They give you cups and send you off to get your drink. The food is then delivered to your table by the server that sat you. Looking back it didn't hurt us in anyway and didn't really have any negative effect, its just different/new to me! I agree with other reviewers too - the timing of their dishes coming out of the kitchen needs some work (and we only had two people)"
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"I've had Mac Mart now 3 times. Once last year, and twice this year (so far) at the different Night Markets throughout the city. I love this Mac so freakin much, I have to write a review now!! \n\nWhen I see that hot pink truck, I start jumping like a little kid and I get so excited!! I will wait in the longest line for this Mac, I don't care! It's that good. \n\nThe BBQ chicken Mac is my favorite so far, but they always change the flavors so you can always try something new! I love that! I recently had the spinach & artichoke Mac, that was killer also. All the special combo macs are better than their 7 cheese original, IMO. so try something fancy! The Mac is so creamy and rich, that's what I love. You hardly taste the noodles cause the cheese and other toppings are so rich.. That's how you make Mac!! It should be so creamy that it sticks to the roof of your mouth.. Yes! Mac mart does it right!! \n\nI got 2 of my friends hooked on it already, who's never had it before. They love it too! And the staff working the truck are so friendly they rock. \n\nCan't wait for the next night market so I can eat this creamy cheesy amazing goodness all over again! MAC MART!!! Don't change a thing, you guys are amazing.",
"Oh my! There is nothing more manly than mac and cheese in a pink bag. I'm secure enough about my sexuality to say I've got heaven in a pink bag! From Night Market, to going down to Love Park just to get another taste of the goods is well worth it. \n\nMac and Cheese , I mean you can't go wrong in what ever route you choose to go with. You have your \"Marts Mac\" in, I'm gonna hit you with this 7 different types of cheesy, creamy goodness topped with a potato chip crunch. I know right, or if you want to bang out their \"Barbecue Bowl\" with chicken and cornbread mixed in there with their BBQ sauce that they add on top of this work of art. Just capitol D to the amn.. Just DAMN that is bangin! The concoctions alone will have anyone going crazy for this. Myself I loved the BBQ Bacon bowl, and the Cowboy Bowl. It is safe to say which ever bowl you go with it is a winner. \n\nI will give you a minute to wipe the drool coming from your mouth before I continue. \n\nMac Mart is always on point with the different ways they can make mac and cheese better. I almost forgot to mention they have a grilled cheese they rock out. \"Return of the Mac\" and yea there is mac and cheese in this sandwich. \n\nTheir Mac and Cheese Kung Foo is very strong, I highly recommend giving them a shot if you already haven't. A great crew works in this truck, offering you the best option (which is all of it) is what you'd encounter. If you are lactose intolerant, load up on those cheese pills and great ready to experience greatness in a cup/bowl.",
"So happy I finally caught this truck! The line was long but I decided to go for it anyway. I am glad I did because it went by quickly and it was amazing! I was really looking forward to the spinach and artichoke mac but since it wasnt on the menu opted for the Bbq Bacon. Portion was huge and definitely enough to save as a bite for later. Mac had a ton of flavaaa and the crispy bacon and sweet bbq was a perfect topping. Great customer service today too. Sweet ladies and great Mac! Lives up to the hype ;)",
"The bright rose pink truck, the energy, and the Mac'N Cheese - can you say YUM!?\nI can't say enough about Mac Mart! \n\nSo Mac'n Cheese? Hoo boy. Like many of you, I grew up in a house where macaroni and cheese was essential, no matter how it was made.\n\nI discovered this magical pink truck for the first time last year, at the Night Market 2016 - South Street West. Right after my first bite, I knew I was in trouble. I immediately singed up to receive their FaceBook updates, and real-time tweets. Unsurprisingly, it was so hard to decide what to have then, with all of the mouthwatering options.\n\nYou can try the Marts Mac ( the classic 7 Cheese mac 'n' cheese), or the BBQ-in-a-bowl--anything would be delicious, really. Every.Single.Bite fills my growling little stomach with so much joy. It's just like the good old days, except better! \nHoorah!\n\nMy personal favorite? The Crabby Mac. It's just so fan·tas·tic. \n\nFive Yelps!",
"Philly seems to be sprouting all kinds of yummy new restaurants and eateries all over the city! I wasn't initially familiar with the Mac Mart food truck, so when I first saw this cute storefront with its clean and modern look, I was confused as to whether it was a mac 'n cheese place or a French macaron place. Turns out, it's a mac 'n cheese place with some of the best mac 'n cheese I've ever tasted!\n\nFor a (mainly) take-out place, it's a bit pricy, but I'm making 2 meals out of my Barclay basil chicken bowl (over $11 with tax). Everything tasted fresh (for mac 'n cheese), flavorful, and delicious. The pesto was legit. You could taste the basil leaves and garlic, but it was not too overpowering. There was plenty of cheese sauce. The portion was very generous and well-balanced, with plenty of chicken and fresh mozzarella pieces on top. They do have a handful of seats for eating in and some options under $10. Overall, great new addition to the neighborhood to counter the onslaught of healthy new eateries that have been opening around here lately.",
"The long awaited Mac Mart store front has finally arrived!! I've been waiting forever for this!! I'm the biggest fan of the Mac Mart truck, rated 5 stars by me every time.\n\nI would love to give this new store 5 stars also, but I'm docking a star for 2 reasons:\n1) I paid $0.50 extra to add diced tomatoes in my Mac, but when I got back to my office and opened the container, there was no tomatoes inside. Bummer, I'm not going to walk back to the store after I've already returned to office from lunch break. \n2) The prices are definitely higher than the truck, but I guess that's a given since a storefront has to pay more overhead costs. Just a bummer paying $10-$12 for lunch when there's a lot of cheaper options around all the office buildings. \n\nBut, what is amazing about Mac Mart still holds true: some of the cheesiest, most tasty Mac in Philly! The taste remains the same, amazing! The options on the menu are SOOO much more than the food truck. They have everything from BBQ, to Pesto, to basil/tomato, and of course the classic Ranch. They even added a new favorite of mine: creamy CRAB DIP with OLD BAY Panko crunchies! Going back to my roots.. I friggin love Old Bay! Genious addition!\n\nI think the new store just needs to work out kinks of making sure they deliver the items printed on the tickets. Because unlike the truck where you can see your order immediately in an open-faced paper bowl, this is different in a Tupperware container with a closed lid. Would also be nice if they offered a \"half\" size portion for a cheaper price. But maybe that can be a new addition later ;) Overall, I friggin love Mac Mart! Glad to see the storefront has finally arrived :)",
"Philadelphia locals, forget your New Year's resolutions, and get ready to indulge in the ULTIMATE comfort bowl of Mac N' Cheese. \nCraving that killer Mac N' Cheese, from Mac Mart food truck, but put off by the possibility of waiting in line for hours to do so?\nWell, wait no more, and look no further than Rittenhouse. Mac Mart, is now (officially!) a storefront on 18th street across the Di Bruno Bros. Mac Mart's Mac N' Cheese has been very popular and high in-demand, over the past three years, and still patrons( including me) waits for over an hour for a bowl of heavenly Mac N' Cheese.\n\nMac Mart has a simple menu. You can build your own bowl of one pound of outrageously good Mac N' Cheese before you select your personal favorite toppings, or get one of the their classic creative bowls. With their cafeteria-style ordering, in just a few minutes, you'll be another proud and happy consumer of Mac Mart, as I always am.\n\nI didn't realize that their legendary Crabby Mac is under the Build-a-bowl section, for some reason I assumed it might be one of their seasonal. So, I tried Mac Mart's Rittenhouse bowl \"a classic\" that included spinach and artichoke dip (mouthwatering), and Roasted Red Peppers \"classic\" ( delicious, too.) It's good to change up the classics, as we know them, every now and then, and give them the justice they deserves.\nIt takes incredible ingredients to create incredible ooey-gooey, piping hot Macaroni and Cheese, that leaves you feeling not just happy, but also cheesy, excited, dreamy, fantastic and of course, incredible!\n\nFour and Half Yelps.",
"Bf and I shared the rittenhouse which is Mac and cheese with a dollop of spinach and artichoke and Panko crunch. The portion is huge, thank god we only got one. A rich dish but super good! If you're smart you would not build your own, you'll end up spending so much more on it than you'll like. Service was quick and staff was friendly. They use really good plastic containers which I hope is recycled because that's a lot plastic.",
"This place is so so so good! I had the Mac n cheese topped with bbq sauce and pork (I believe? I don't know I ate it so fast). I want to go back and try the Mac n cheese with the chicken and the pesto and the one with the buffalo chicken. If you don't like any of their options, you can also build your own. The dishes are about $10, but you get a huge serving. I shared mine with a friend. There's limited seating, so I recommend taking your meal to go. The wait may be a tad bit long since they just opened, but trust me, it's worth it. This restaurant is conveniently located near several bars and rittenhouse square. I love going to continental midtown for happy hour and then stopping by here for dinner on the way home. You have to try it out!",
"Why can't I go higher than 5 stars for this review? I quit , I am not going to continue with this soon to be awesome review. Oh I am just kidding my fellow mac and cheese addicts, you know I have to give Mac Mart their props. \n\nThey say if at first you don't succeed, try again until one is successful. I think that is it, or maybe something of that nature. I came on opening day to only find out they were sold out of this creamy cheesy goodness by 6 pm. I mean c'mon, this is probably some of the best mac and cheese out there, I wouldn't expect nothing less coming from Mac Mart. \n\nI could place the blame on Mac Mart for dropping the ball in not having enough, but I won't. I could also place the blame on mother nature for the rainy day. This is where every idiot was out there driving, causing accidents, and jam ups making me late, but I won't though. I will say this, my second visit made it even more pleasurable where the expectations were met. \n\nMac Mart, I am clearly infatuated with your mac and cheese. A cheesy decadent bowl of gratification is what you'll be diving into. Mac Mart has their well known signature bowls, their concocted blends that will seriously have you saying \" I want that one, and this one\" . They also have a make a bowl where the options are endless, and there goes any kind of self control you think you might have. I am strong and secure enough to say it happened to me, I fell victim to this. \n\nI went with their Wit Mac, which by the way was not an easy decision to make. A \"Wit Mac\" bowl is prepared with cheesesteak, caramelized onions and a potato crunch laying over top. So friggin good, but I added bacon, along with sriracha to this work of art. My masterpiece has now been completed ,and I was in heaven. I seriously wanted to get another one to go, but this time I wanted to get their Crabby Mac, BBQ Bowl ,Cowboy bowl and their well known Marts Mac. That one is a 7 cheese blend by the way, and you can never go wrong with the original. \n\nThe prices are up there, as Stephanie had mentioned with being in the city I can see why. You are also getting a pound of mac and cheese with toppings to fulfill ones appetites, or desires. The crew in here are all in sync , making sure there is a constant fluid pace, feeding the on-goers . These guys have always been jammed packed with those cheese crazed patrons (myself included). If it isn't that well known pink truck feeding the masses through out the city, it's now to their store. \n\nMac Mart you guys provide a cheesy, creamy, goodness that needs to be revisited over and over again. Keep up with the great work guys, and I can't wait to see you at Night Market, on the streets, or maybe in your store."
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"Blown away by how beautiful, well run and delicious Hearthside is on day 1! This is clearly the brainchild of well seasoned culinary masters. From the moment you step through the front door you're greeted with an elegant and well appointed dining room with views right into where the magic happens. The hostesses are extremely friendly and the seating is comfortable with plenty of room to stretch out. The food is world class. I'm trying really hard but failing to come up with a single aspect of the entire dining experience that needs improvement. Really looking forward to heading back soon and trying the rest of the menu!",
"Enjoyed an opening night table for 2 at the newest addition to the Collingswood restaurant scene - Hearthside. What a culinary treat this was! Fabulous meal, stellar ambiance with a rustic meets modern flare, great menu and concept, with appropriate sized portions for each segment of the menu. The staff is great. Met owner Lindsey, who came by to ask how the whole experience was - very nice and personable. Congratulated her (and her husband Chef) on their work to make this concept and restaurant happen. You can tell a lot of effort went into this endeavor. Open air kitchen, 5-6 options in each of the 3 menu segments, which was small plates, medium or intermisso, and finally large which denotes entree options. Had the brussel sprouts with pancetta and braised onions, fussilli pasta with sausage and butternut squash, the charred octopus, and the Pork chop for entree. Dessert was the carrot cake, delish! Not one complaint. Flavors were incredible. Cooked to perfection. Chef really has a talent for creative dishes. I like the idea of a larger sized / community table in an area of the restaurant to enjoy dinner with 10-12 of your closest family and friends. This place is really a nice change of cuisine and environment from the ample Italian and Pan-Asian eateries located in Collingswood already. As always, the BYO is great - as you can enjoy a $10 bottle or a $200 bottle - whatever your palette craves that evening. Job well done here! Will certainly be back.",
"We were lucky enough to get reservations to Hearthside on their second night and I must say that it was a fantastic experience. Phenomenal food and service. Stunning room. BYO of course. \n\n We went with the carpaccio, the Brussel sprouts, the prawns, the bucattini, risotto and the scallops. While it seems like a lot of food, the plates were small and perfect. The highlight were the risotto, scallops and the carpaccio. Great apple fritter dessert too. I anticipate reservations will be harder to come by in the coming weeks, but I definitely plan on visiting again.",
"First impressions are amazing. A beautifully designed building inside and out. The open kitchen is amazing. The food though is by far the best!!!!\nFrom our starting carpaccio, duck confit, butternut squash pasta to one of the most amazing steaks I have ever had, we enjoyed everything. The chefs table is the way to go. Chef Dom stopped out a couple of times to introduce his dish and then right back to work. The service was also 5stars!!! This will be the go to restaurant in Collingswood. Book soon and often. Cannot wait to go again!!! Which is next Tuesday!!!!",
"Seems like whoever is running the show is very detail oriented- noise absorbers in the ceiling, nice comfy chair, good size tables; from the decor, to the music, to the food (of course), everything was really good. \nFirst course, brussels and kale salad, both excellent. Second course, risotto, I thought it was good; my buddy had a lovely pasta dish which I prefered. Main course, duck confit (listed as a second plate but I had it as my main) very tasty. My buddy had the eggplant, very good. I can't wait to go back and taste through more of the menu.",
"This place is just WOW. As soon as you walk into Hearthside, you know you're somewhere special. The ambience is soft and inviting and the open kitchen allows you to get hit with all sorts of amazing smells. From the first moment we sat down, we received absolutely exceptional service. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and easy to engage with. At one point I think a food runner took our order and he was so well spoken and confident, I thought for a second we had gotten another server! \nThe food was damn good. Damn, damn good. I wouldn't have expected anything else from Vernick and Sbraga alums but it really exceeded our expectations. Presentation and flavor on point for every course. I was also super impressed with the dessert course-apple fritters. So simple but so well executed.\nLastly, the music was so awesome (no seriously, AWESOME). The perfect background for a nice date night.\nThis place is such a gem and we WILL be back.",
"Excellent food, loved the sharing menu. Had prawns, octupus, bucatini and scallops. Even had room for 2 desserts after. Space is amazing with the open kitchen and the staff is impeccable. Definitely will be visiting again.",
"Not only is the space incredible, but the service is even better! We ordered the kale salad and prawn appetizers, which were amazing, but we had a problem with my husband's entree. I ordered the scallops and they were amazing - perfectly cooked, but his pork was well done and overly charred. Not only did they replace it with a perfect chop but they brought us a complimentary desert - 2 actually! The food was amazing, ambience impeccable and service beyond reproach. We will be returning!",
"we thoroughly enjoyed our meal at hearthside. highlights included the brussel sprouts, octopus (best we've ever eaten), the lobster bucatini (delicious pasta and generous chunks of lobster), celery root agnolotti (perfect!!), and the pork chop (cooked amazingly, with a side of awesome potatoes and swiss chard)! we can't wait to go back and try some of the other items and savor some of what we already did for a second time. \n\nall of the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. our server, alana was fantastic. and the hostesses were so attentive. \n\nand lastly the ambiance of the place is unreal. it is gorgeous!floor to ceiling windows open to haddon avenue, so you can enjoy the natural light and the great tunes that the restaurant is playing. a wonderful, cozy atmosphere for a casual date night, a meal with friends, or to celebrate a special occasion. enjoy :)",
"We went there last week for a joint anniversary dinner with another couple and had an amazing time!! I ordered the tuna tartare and the house made agnolotti-- the tartare was a generous portion with a little kick that was balanced by the refreshing crema in the bottom of the bowl\nThe pasta was melt in your mouth delicious, a bit of a smaller portion than I was expecting for a \"medium\" plate -- there was maybe 5 pieces of pasta but it was amazing so I can't complain\nMy husband got the brussel sprouts and pork tenderloin which were all perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection\nWe tried all of the desserts by sharing\nThe standout was the Apple fritters and caramel sauce-- deadly!! And you can tell whomever is running the line ensures all food comes out perfect and timed correctly as these were perfectly crisp right from the fryer to our table!\nThe carrot cake was moist and had a nice spice and wasn't overly sweet\nThe semifreddo was a little overdone on the rose water syrup but I'm not a fan of rose water in general so that's on me! \nThe lemon verbana gelato was refreshing but again to me the herbal quality was a bit perfume-y for my taste buds but everyone else at the table enjoyed\n\nService was impeccable, the ambience was soft and romantic and just overall a very well designed beautiful dining space with great music\nA little on the more expensive side for this area but all things considered for 4 dishes and 2 desserts and only 90 bucks for a couple I call that a steal!! I could spend just as much, if not more at a neighboring restaurant in Philly and not have as good of food or an experience\nIf you're contemplating, it's WORTH it and I'm excited to have a more fine dining/special occasion restaurant in town that isn't packed with kids screaming and throwing food \nI'll definitely be back again!!!"
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"Most of the food tastes like it comes out of a can. Service is fine but the food is close to awful.",
"Classic diner with a comfort food vibe. You will find breakfast & lunch choices to suit your mood! Desserts & bakery goods scored in looks but I didn't sample the sweets. That stated, the first time I had visited this place was over 3 years prior with my son. I remember over easy eggs, bacon, home fries, and a pancake that gave me comfort. Being in a healthier state now, I was just as happy with my egg white veggie omelet. The service was quite attentive and pleasant! I have to say that this was a second choice as the first choice was closed and location made it convenient. That says it all. I would come back in a pinch.",
"Small diner type feel with nice staff. The food is par at best. I consider this a greasy spoon type restaurant where the plates are greasy and done fast. Prices are ok but I have had better breakfast throughout Clearwater.",
"It's a diner, downtown, mostly locals. The breakfast is good. It's small, clean, quick and the staff is attentive. It's always the first choice of my 4 Grandkids when I take them out when they're out of school. Ages 4-14. Lets keep it in perspective, it's a diner not fine dining and as such I believe it's a 3 1/2 star diner but I will round up to 4.. Are there better? Sure, but the Grandkids like it here.",
"Not bad. Somewhat bland. Cheaper than Denny's with smaller portions...",
"Definitely diner food. The service is really good there and the waitresses are quite nice. \n\nThe food is mediocre and greasy, but pretty tasty. Sometimes I like this sort of food, so it's nice when I crave it. \n\nThey open I think around 6:00am which is great if you're going on a road trip or you just get up that early.",
"The last time I went to Angie's I said it would be the last. Unfortunately I decided to give it another shot and I definitely won't be back. \n\nThe service was terrible. Waitress suggested we sit at a dirty table then waited 5 minutes to clear it. Then another 5 minutes to take drink order. \n\nWhen the food came out my boyfriends order was totally wrong. He ordered steak and eggs she brought bacon and eggs. She never apologized just said \"I don't know how I wrote that down if you didn't order it that way.\" Basically blaming him. \n\nNever again. Never again.",
"Great prices and breakfast selection. Parking is limited and so is the seating. Great location and friendly service.",
"So I was driving along Myrtle St, saw the sign in their window that said....Cuban Sandwich $6.95 w/ FF and Drink. How can you go wrong for that price?\n\n This was the lunch hour. The service was a little on the slow side but, friendly and efficient.\n\nThe Cuban sandwich was not the best I've ever had, but it was good enough to satisfy my need for food on this afternoon. The fries were just OK too. \n\nIt was a decent stop for a inexpensive lunch. I'll be sure to stop by again.",
"Typical diner atmosphere but pleased that the food was great, which is what it's all about for me (along with cleanliness). Homey feel. Didn't use restrooms but the rest of the place and tables were clean. Wait staff was pleasant and timely. Coffee was very good. Omelettes, waffles, bacon, home fries, and biscuits were YUM. That includes the opinions of the 3 others at table."
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"Lorenzo is kicking out a decent slice at the crosshairs of the West Chester historic district. But, it's not incredible. These guys serve up really big slices (think double the average.) At $3.50 it's a great deal, but don't expect these prices to hold, the shop is currently offering a special \"soft\" open menu.\n\nLet me talk about the pie. The crust is doughy and chewy, nothing special but not bad. The sauce is sweet but the flavor is just a touch harsh, hinting of tomato paste. I did like the sauce. The cheese is plentiful, but just not flavorful enough. It needs saltier, more savoury cheese that oozes just a bit of grease. \n\nLorenzos is somewhere on the spectrum between bowling alley pizza and NYC pie. It's not a bad spot to grab something to soak up a night of boozy stumbling, but it's not quite worth driving more than ten minutes for. Check them out. Let me know what you think.",
"I was very anxious to try their pizza as I had been to the south street location. I drove around the block twice to get a spot to park. As I approached several people were eating inside. The doors were locked!\nIt was 9:50.. You are not going to win over new customers closing early . Disappointing",
"Biggest piece of tasteless pizza. How do they do it? Crust -- tasteless. Cheese -- tasteless. Sauce -- tasteless. What a waste of calories! Once is plenty for me. Not going back. So many other choices here in the borough. Much improvement needed for a $3.50 slice of plain.",
"Finally! Finally after years of waiting Lorenzo's has opened in West Chester. It was worth the wait. The pizza is the same deliciousness that we've gotten countless times on south street. Don't let others fool you. This place is great. They're open late on Friday and Saturday but have a limited menu and they have a nice big seating area upstairs. I'm my opinion, they shouldn't even have a big menu. We go to Lorenzo's for their giant cheese slices and that's it! They can do more toppings and we've branched out to pepperoni slices now. If you've never been to the south street location, or you're looking for gourmet fancy pizza with employees that will cater to your every picky, gluten intolerant, dairy free needs, go somewhere else and leave the amazing pizza for us!",
"Be warned. If you order a large pizza for pickup, bring the pick up truck or huge SUV! The pie is 28 inches! The box will not fit through the door of vehicle or house without tilting 45 degrees. \nThe pizza itself? Good, but not fantastic. For all the hype, there are places in the WC that have just as good if not better, and you don't have to have a team to do pick up.\nTrying to re-arrange the freezer to accommodate the leftovers.",
"Pizza places abound in the college town of West Chester. Most of them by my standards are terrible, usually because the so-called \"thin crust\" in this area tends to be made thicker than the thin crust you get in New York City, and is usually grossly underdone to boot (I've gotten pizzas that I thought I should put in the oven to finish actually cooking because they were half dough). I thought I would give this one a try since it's a 2-block walk and supposedly a South Street institution. The crust here actually is thin and was actually cooked through, shown by the bottom being brown. The cheese/ sauce/ pepperoni toppings were OK - nothing to jump up and down about - I like that the sauce is not too sweet but it also didn't taste like anything too special. The slices, which cost 3.50 for cheese and extra dollar for toppings, are the size of your head and two slices fill a normal medium size pizza box. If you buy a large here, I hope you have six football players or a dozen regular people at your house to eat it. Avoid the fountain drinks as the machine is not the greatest and the cups are super flimsy to carry anywhere. Overall, it was okay for being within 2 blocks, better than most WC pizza places, although it's not going to give New York a run for its money any time soon.",
"As reviewer are saying 3 stars...pretty good pizza, taste was nothing over the top. The size of the 28+ inch pizzas was cool. Considering it is open til the wee hours of the morning I would assume it's a great college dive pizza place to end a night out.",
"Finally I was able to try the famous giant pizza slice. I tried plain cheese pizza and it was really excellent.",
"I was expecting more from this hyped up pizza joint. Very bland pizza. The large slice is more a gimmick and not practical. Back to Rigtown for me.",
"Sheesh, people love to hate... \n\nSure it's kinda gimmicky, but hey... who doesn't want to eat a slice of pizza the size of Kim Kardashian's left booty cheek? It's fun! \n\nAgreed with most of the comments reflected in the reviews... it's not the most amazing pizza, but certainly above average... it's nice to have a Philly brand out in the DUB-C (oh snap, I totally went there). \n\nBeware it still gets insanely crowded... and the other day I tried calling, but never got through... they need to fix that. And it'll take a LONG time to get a whole pizza. So just plan ahead, grab a slice, close your eyes, and pretend you're in the junk food utopia of South Philly... And yes, rent a u-haul if you want to take a few pies home."
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"decent food -- think italian food with a new orleans twist.\n\nhas a nice \"everyone-knows-your-name\" feeling.\n\nthe wait was a bit long.",
"Good, Fresh, High quality, Creole-Italian food. Thats about it.",
"Two Tony's is a great family restaurant right on Lake Pontchartrain. I ordered the Chicken Montalbano (named after the restaurant's owner) and I was definitely impressed. The dish was paneed chicken covered in a meuniere sauce with mozzarella cheese. It came with the choice of salad or soup and a side, and I opted for the shrimp bisque and sauteed vegetables. The bisque was AMAZING, with juicy shrimp and a rich, delicious flavor, and the vegetables were cooked well--not overcooked but just right. My boyfriend also got a spicy shrimp alfredo, and he was not disappointed.\n\nIn general, the owner of Two Tony's makes every effort to serve local seafood (there was a \"staylocal.org\" banner hanging outside the restaurant). This is a great place to go if you want to go to a genuine local spot right by the beautiful lake.\n\nAlso, I saw two servers push multiple tables together for a group of about 10 people, so they definitely accommodate larger groups.",
"SUPERFANTASTIC. delicious food, save room for dessert! Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce or the creme brulee. oh divine. Will definitely go back next time I am in town.",
"Nice little place. We went there a while back and I'm just now getting around to writing a review so I'm sorry if I miss anything.\n\nFirst...It' s ok looking inside. A little old fashioned with not too great a layout. For their own ease, they say EVERYONE really close together in one corner. I know it makes it easier to wait on people, but it was way too close for comfort. The ladies behind me could elbow me in the back without trying. and there was no real way to have a private conversation so it you are wooing or have important stuff to talk about, skip this place.\n The waiter was really great and did everything in his power to make the meal a good one. Actually, everyone we met there was quite nice and welcoming. Like they SHOULD be in restaurants but often are not.\nNot being a fan of Italian food, I went for the catfish po boy on the recommendation of our waiter and I thank him for it.\nGreat catfish, perfectly cooked and spiced. Loved it. 4 out of 5.\nMy girlfriend got the shrimp po boy and she would give it a 4 out of 5.\nThe fries were just ok.\nThe total for our meal was surprisingly affordable. I'd go back.",
"A great place to eat for an expensive meal without the expensive price tag. Mostly Italian on the menu with a little bit of New Orleans Creole speckled in. A great place to bring the whole family, or just to sit with you loved one over a nice meal. Right on Lake Pontchartrain, you can always rely on this place to give you just what you ask for.",
"I came back to NOLA to visit friends and on my last night in town we grabbed something quick to eat here. I got the chicken parm. It was better than any I've had in awhile. Just the right portions. The dishes are very well priced. I think it was $10 for the chicken parm. Ugh. I can't get chicken parm that good in L.A for that price! No way. The servers were very polite and attentive. She had a cool southern accent. Yup at that moment I had no doubt I was back home in the South. :)",
"I recently moved to this neighborhood, so I was excited to finally try this place. Unfortunately, I don't think it was worth the wait. \n\nFor starters, the restaurant did not seem able to handle the maybe 90% capacity they had seated. Even though there were open tables (that were never filled), we had a 30 minutes wait. I went to the bar and got a glass of wine and sodas for the kids ($11) while we waited and looked at the menu. Usually prices in the mid teens and twenties don't stress me out too bad, but this place is claustrophobically small, maybe 30 years old (complete with the original decor), and looking at the menu was not impressive at all. Pasta dishes ranged from $8.95 for (2) meatballs to $12.95 for lasagna. Not such a big deal, but the specialty dishes - that actually came with a salad and side - were between $17 and $25. I quickly realized that it would be hard to escape without accruing a $50 bill. Again, not a big deal if the experience is worthwhile, but this clearly wasn't.\n\nOnce we were finally were seated, the service was very quick. Of course, given that we were right in front of the swinging kitchen door (from which I continually whiffed cigarette smoke), I would hope so. The dinner salad I ordered came immediately, but it was swimming in dressing. On the side, crackers. The eggplant parmesan was crispy and not too greasy, although the portion was super small and the marinara was too sweet and unnaturally red. Once I added crushed red pepper and salt and pepper, it was palatable. The italian sausage was covered in the same sweet sauce, and the sausage was all about fennel- not my fave at all. The meatballs were also a one note wonder--oregano city--and smothered in the same sauce. The pasta portions with the sausage and meatball plates was significantly more substantial than that for the eggplant parm- another disappointment, given that the latter dish was the most expensive of the three.\n\nI doubt I'll be going back. There are just too many great places in this city... If I do, though, I will order off the specialty menu and bring from fresh bread from the Robert Market nearby.",
"OK, Maybe it's me.... \n\nMaybe I caught them on an off night... \n\nI read all of these glowing reviews and I must ask myself \"What did they see that I didn't?\" \n\nAnyway, here's my input: \n\nVery casual restaurant. Friendly, if perhaps a bit aloof, service. \n\nMenu features mostly classic Italian with a little local seafood thrown in for good measure. \n\nI started with the house Italian salad. Not bad. Dining companion started with a cup of the shrimp and corn soup - again, not bad but not exceptional either. \n\nFor an entree I went with Mediterranean shrimp - it consisted of 6 grilled medium shrimp served over angel hair pasta with a tomato and olive sauce. The shrimp were pretty good but I found the sauce to be very watery. The dish itself was a little on the bland side. Dining Companion stuck with the classic lasagna. This was I think a better choice than the shrimp that I selected. Not bad by any means but really no better than you can get at, say, your average nation wide chain Italian style restaurant. \n\nThere is a limited wine list and few by the glass selections. I went the \"house\" by the glass Chianti - not bad for about $6 a glass. \n\nSkipped dessert. \n\nBottom line: not impressed. Maybe I ordered poorly. Just didn't quite ring my bell.",
"Had lunch here on a Wednesday and it was a very good experience. I sat at the granite bar and watched Sportscenter on mute. Ordered the chicken parmesan and ate the whole thing... it was good. nice angel hair pasta and the breading on on the chicken was very light. I appreciated the low prices (11 dollars) and the professional attitude of the servers and bartender. And although I didn't order it, I did see that they have Peroni on tap. I'll try it next time."
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"Natural Cafe is a great place for vegetarians or those who are looking for a meal on the healthier side. \n\nThe new location in the Camino Real marketplace is right next to Hollister Brewing. You order at the counter and take a seat inside (it's not an overly large seating area) or outside on the patio, where they have tables with umbrellas and heat lamps for the evenings. \n\nThe menu of appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, pastas, etc. has something for pretty much everyone. I like the Yogi Special (sautéed tofu, brown rice, ample side salad with your choice of dressing that comes on the side) and the Zen Burger (veggie patty burger which comes with chips and salsa) also looked yummy. Friends ordered salad entrees and they were enormous! They don't skimp on the portions here. \n\nI will definitely be back when I'm in the mood for a casual, healthy lunch or dinner in Goleta.",
"Just as good as all the others. A little stark but the food is what you expect. I always get the enchiladas or the chicken Caesar. They are both outstanding. Go to core power next door for a Felix and then come over here for a great meal.",
"The salads and flourless cakes are very good. :) However, some of the food like sandwiches is way too healthy to be tasty :\\ The pita bread is dry/hard and there's no flavor to the sandwiches. The dinner combo like pastas are okay, but nothing great.",
"Sandwich was fine but waiting 15 minutes... Not. Overstaffed and under managed, it took the waitress 3 requests before I could get a fork. I decided to go bread less. Same dance as when it was on State St. Lots of dirty tables and staff socializing. No thanks. I'll spend my money where people actually care.",
"I like the vibe this place is going for and they have a great looking menu! We ordered our lunches to go, but I liked the setting and there is tons of seating both inside and outside. \n\nAlbacore Sandwich - pretty good, a little salty. I think they could've used better bread like pretzel wheat so it wouldn't get soggy to fast. It started falling apart halfway through \n\nArugula Salad - nice and refreshing. It's a pretty simple salad so the dressing made the salad what it was. I wish the portions were bigger since it was pretty expensive for something I could easily make at home.\n\nThe service wasn't my favorite part of the restaurant. There wasn't a long line, but the cashiers seemed to rush us. They didn't welcome us or say 'thank you' at all. I don't know about you, but that leaves a pretty big impression on me especially when the food wasn't amazing.\n\nI would go back to try their baked desserts though!!",
"Love natural cafe: \nfood selection and quality, \nservice, \natmosphere \nand now their camino real location is very convenient on the way home from work. \n\nSautéed tofu is a great addition to any salad. The east beach salad is great but I wish it came in a half size. \n\nMy guy is definitely a meat guy but he still enjoys the chicken quesadilla or one of the pizzas. I liked the chicken stuffed spud. \n\nThe smoothies are also a sweet and nutritious addition to a meal because they don't have the fillers of other smoothies. \n\nNatural cafe is my comfort food. My guy knows if I had a rough week that natural cafe will cheer me up. Which makes the convenient location that much more awesome.",
"Had the Gobbler burger and loved it. Very juicy and flavorful. Split Pea soup was also good but not served hot enough. Although the food was a solid 4 stars I found it way to bright and stark inside and for the size of the new location the dining area is quite small.\nMy dining partner had a salad and was less impressed and consequently ate on my Gobbler which also made me take away a star.",
"We've been regulars of The Natural for years, maybe more like decades. The food is very consistent but has remained unchanged for years. Specials are usually good.\n\nBut their new location has really changed our Natural experience. From the garden feel with nice, warm wood tables, chairs, floor and service area, lots of plants and earthy decor, we now get cheapo, fast food tables, intrusive lighting, and a completely uninviting ambience. We no longer linger and chat over a meal but take it to go. Our kids are big Natural fans from birth and used to request it regularly. After the first couple of visits, they haven't suggested it and when it was brought up, said they'd rather not.\n\nWe're very sad that Natural Cafe didn't stick to its roots with this new location. Now, it just screams, \"Goletans don't deserve what Santa Barbarans get downtown and at La Cumbre.\" Thanks for making one of our favorites just another unpleasant Goleta dining experience.",
"How do they make an avocado sandwich taste so good? Yummy, fresh food. Great soups of the day! Good music and the ambience is happy and spacious.. One of my favorite places to lunch when I am in the area.",
"Natural Cafe is one of the best restaurants for vegetarians. Their Buddha burritos and Falafel pitas are among my favorites. Their new location at Camino Real marketplace is great too, although the older one at Old Town was more classic. \n\nThe reason I gave 3 stars instead of a 4.5 or 5 was because of a few ridiculous rules they have. First, they regularly email discount coupons but want them to be printed in order to avail the discounts. I find this very silly. The name of the restaurant is Natural Cafe and they have messages all over the place to protect the environment. But it's strange that they need a paper printout and don't allow if we show them the email in the phone. \n\nSecond, they are also very strict with timings. If you come around the closing time (9 PM), they just keep showing at the table to get you out. The older place at Old Town was more relaxed with the timings. \n\nI would have given a higher rating of not for these absurd rules. The food here is still one of the best."
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"Not too shabby for opening day.\n\nBusinesses often tweak dishes and recipes shortly after opening based on customer feedback, popularity of items and the like, so I hope my suggestions do not fall on deaf ears.\n\nI ordered the Elvis Waffle, which was recommended by our super-friendly waiter. This isn't something I'd normally go with, to be honest. I like waffles, and I also like pancakes, but I rarely order them for my meal. Usually, I get them as a side to my breakfast. However, the description sounded marvelous, so I went with it. Belgian waffle topped with bananas, bacon and drizzled with peanut sauce. \n\nThe flavors were all there. Everything worked well together. My complaint was that there were only 4 banana slices and the bacon crumbles could have been more plentiful. I mean, I was stuffed when I left, but Elvis was the King. Therefore, said waffle should have visually accentuated his royalty.\n\nLa Chica kept it simple and got the two egg special with home fries--absolutely delicious. The entire time I was eating, I found myself gazing at them from across the table. Their taste took me back to the old West View Restaurant on Kennedy & Westshore (I miss that place).\n\nTo drink, we had coffee. Really good Colombian coffee. From what I was told, it is supplied by Ethos Coffee Roasters. I had never heard of them before, but apparently folks who frequent the Dunedin morning markets know all about them.\n\nThe following morning, I returned and got a build-it-yourself omelet with a side of those home fries since they so heavily consumed my thoughts, and boo-ya! Right on the money. Sausage, Gruyere cheese and mushrooms with a side of their homemade hot sauce to accompany my taters... I couldn't have asked for a better breakfast. \n\nOverall, good experiences. The waffle needs a little tweak, and maybe I will try it again someday, but for now I'm sticking with the omelets for breakfast. Next, I need to go for lunch and try the brisket and ground chuck burger.",
"We had a late breakfast on opening day, and tried the house omelette, the veggie omelette, and the pancakes - all excellent! They also serve an outstanding cup of coffee! Give this place a try!",
"Tucked away in a little strip mall on 580. Just had a terrific breakfast and great service. We'll try lunch next time. Definitely recommend!",
"Excellent food. You can taste the freshness in every meal. Everyone is super friendly!",
"Just tried the newly opened Wheel Cafe in Dunedin. Let me start with the positives. I liked the set-up & decor. I prefer a small menu, which they deliver on. Better to do a few things well, than a lot of things meh or bad. It serves both breakfast & lunch & even though they were into their lunch menu, they were willing to do breakfast for me. The waitress was pleasant, but the owner?? hoovered a bit too much.\nI opted for a burger & a bowl of their soup of the day, Potato Leek. What I am about to say is meant for constructive purposes & not to be taken as digs. If you are going to offer up trendy food, you need to be better at seasoning your dishes & food temps. The potato leek soup was bland & had no distinctive potato or leek flavor. The burger, ordred medium, came out more rare than medium and also lacked favor. Chips on the side also lacked salt. If you want to appeal to customers who can appreciate your menu, please up your salt & pepper game. And your cook temps.",
"high quality craft food for a non craft food price. Banana bread French toast was some of best French toast I've ever tasted. Great burgers. Owner/chef and employees great to talk to. Would definitely go back to try other things.",
"Young chef, into cycling loves his passion for food let's make this place work for him high quality food come out to see him",
"We will be regulars at Wheel Cafe! They have the best coffee in town - Ethiopian and Columbian. They use free range brown eggs, make their own sausages, kielbasa, offer gluten-free pancakes and waffles. Everything is fresh, nothing frozen or pre-packaged. And no microwave!!! Try it! It's new in town and will be a big hit in Dunedin!",
"Joe had the pulled pork and the pork green chilies. He rated them both 5 stars. He doesn't give those out easily. \nI had the Citrus & Beet Salad and give it 5 stars because there's not an option for more stars! The salad was FABULOUS!!",
"Waited until trying twice to do this thang, and here's what's up: this new chef is in his prime! Keeps it fresh with some experimentation, and place is so new it's still spotless and super friendly. I loved my taters, and my eggs, all of it while sampling other stuff. My only concern is that it's tucked in a strip mall with windows so dark you never know if it's open. I really hope it takes off! Gotta come back for lunch!"
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"Service was great food Not so great for the price. Potato was the size of a plum and very disappointed in the stuffed flounder.",
"This definitely isn't the nicest Red Lobster in the area. It's a tad run down and it is ALWAYS crowded. Always. I went on a week night and there was still a 20 minute late. Frustrating part was that there was an entire empty dining room and apparently not enough staff to handle it. Endless shrimp is always my favorite promotion, and a great deal to boot. First round of shrimp took probably 20 minutes to show up but subsequent rounds were much quicker. No hassles about asking for a to-go box after I accidentally ordered too much. \n\nWait staff was super friendly this time, I sat in the bar. Everyone chipped in with refills and clearing empty plates.",
"Food was Great! Just know that you will have to wait......Our wait was 45 minutes but the service and Food was Great! Service and staff were very friendly and very attentive! I would recommend this restaurant for groups when you have time to spare.",
"This is the strangest RL I've ever been too. Had a job fair to work until 8 p.m. and was starving. This RL was close enough to the hotel per Yelp so I headed here before the hotel for take out. \n\nThe bar was a mess. There was a shrimp tail just sitting on the bar. The bar really needed to be wiped down. The bartender seemed annoyed or maybe he just had a curt personality. He warmed up a bit before I left.\n\nI'm curious as to whether this is in a bad part of town. This is the first RL I've been to with a security guard/rent a cop. The street it's on had some typical retail including Target and Kohl's. Didn't seem like a scary part of town but they had a guard nonetheless. \n\nEither the bartender took a weed break or the couple just seated in one of the booths did because there was a definite scent of pot that arrived while I was waiting for my food. \n\nDidn't look into the main dining room.",
"My husband and I enjoyed a delicious lunch and the service was outstanding! Definitely the right choice!",
"Worst experience at a restaurant period ever! Waitress was rude. Talked to manager and he said if you think she's rude you won't like me either. Called owner they said sorry better luck next time we hope... STAY AWAY RUN!!!!",
"They did okay - not great. Seriously though, as long as they have those amazing biscuits and provide them in sufficient quantity I think I could just get a glass of water, knock back a couple of biscuits and be happy on my infrequent trips to Red Lobster.\n\nA few missteps:\n\n- They tried to seat four grown men at a booth in the bar when there was nobody else sitting in the bar. Thanks but we prefer a table.\n\n- There was a wait but the place was less than 1/3 full.\n\nEveryone's order seemed to come out at the right temperature and I didn't hear any complaints about the food. Drinks were kept full. My stuffed fish was decent but not great. \n\nAll in all, a chain restaurant for a mid-week lunch and our expectations were met...with the exception of the missteps upon arrival. Certainly not the best first impression.",
"Food was decent, waitress was nice but all in all, service was crappy. I'll attend a different restaurant for next years birthday festivities!",
"This expeiernce was better than the last time, we actually had a waitress that waited on us and was concerned about her tables! Food was good and atmosphere was happy!",
"Okay so my husband loves Red Lobster and wanted to go there for dinner. We'll it had been a couple of months since our last visit so I was hoping for better food and service..............\"wait for it!!!!! The service was horrible, and the food was not good. Even on a stormy Sunday night with hardly any customers we thought we would enjoy it more.........wait for it!!!!! I don't know what has happened to RL, but something is going on where their ratings for falling rapidly! Done waiting!"
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"This is in the strip mall near Marsh and Arby's. \n\nAtmosphere is very bright and colorful. We visited on opening weekend and it was packed with a few folks waiting. We enjoyed great food and service. We had fajitas for two, which was a huge amount of food. Our chips and salsa were always filled and there was a children's menu as well. Total bill was about $25 before tip (there was a 10% discount for opening weekend). The manager came around to ask how our food was, which I always appreciate. If it is cold outside, ask to be seated away from the entrance as the breeze blows in through the entry ways.",
"Best decor that I have experienced! Fun space. Our party of 7 was promptly seated.Salsa was tasty with just the right amount of heat. Everything ordered, burritos to quesadillas , were well prepared and excellent in flavor. Rice was well seasoned with plenty of veggies. There was lamb on the menu! I will definitely be back to try additional menu items. Go and enjoy! Fishers needs more restaurants like this.",
"This is a great Mexican restaurant in Fishers. The decor is SO FESTIVE and happy! It's extremely clean, too! The servers speak and understand English very well. This comes in handy when you need to tweak your order to your liking. \n\nThe chips and salsa are fabulous! The salsa is fresh and full of flavor and the chips are hot!\n\nI got a chicken burrito the first time I came here and creme enchiladas the second. I asked for one chicken, one cheese enchilada and that was a great decision on my part. I am not obsessed with the sour cream sauce and recommend getting the queso on top instead. Their chicken isn't as flavorful as La Hacienda's, but a solid second place.\n\nThe beans and rice are on par. \n\nMy 3 year old LOVES their beef soft tacos. I order him one ala carte and its huge! I appreciate hefty portions. \n\nTheir fried ice cream is typical but satisfying. I can't wait to try their margaritas! Print off one of their coupons from coupons4indy.com and enjoy this wonderful restaurant.",
"So my boyfriend and I would consider ourselves Mexican food experts. We've checked out every mexican restaraunt in the city and our checklist for what may put a place on our rotation or take it off is a short one: 1) delicious salsa served wit warm fresh chips 2) mouth watering margaritas 3) flavorful food served piping hot! In order to do evaluations in the name of science we alwayd order the same thing....house margarita on the rocks, dos equis amber draft and an order of cicken fajitas to share. Tonight the margarita was average, nothing to write home about, and the beer was warm....yikes! The chips and salsa were tasty...the salsa was unique with lots of cilantro.....a necessary mexican flavor. The fajitas were served piping hot and tasted good...but lacked any remarkable factor...other than extra greasy. I would say that overall it wasan average experience except fo the service...our server was either terrbly rude or terribly shy...it was hard to tell. He barely visted the table and never let either of us finish a sentence before he started to walk away...resulting in us getting our food not the way we ordered it....sans sour cream. The atmosphere is fun and bright but if its killer mexican food you're after.......Friacos is just down the street.",
"I have been wanting to try this place out as two of my friends have said it was good. I'm pretty loyal when it comes to my Mexican food and I like to order the same thing everytime. So, this took some courage. I was pleasantly surprised! My friend and I both agreed the salsa was very good-lots of cilantro. We were both a little dissapointed in the queso.. it just didn't add up to my own standards. She ordered the enchiladas con crema, one chicken, one beef and she cleaned her plate! I ordered the super quesadilla, hold the beef(it came w/ both beef and chicken) and hold the beans. My order was right and the servings were huge! I ordered a beer, it came with a unrequested frosted mug, but this girl doesn't need a mug:) Our waiter was quick and attentitve.. and it was reasonably priced. Final thought? I would go again, but don't tell El Rodeo I said that!!",
"Mexico City is a breath of fresh Mexican breeze and I would know since I travel to Mexico about 6 times a year....is it \"authentic\"? It is definitely authentic for Indy. It's not \"street style\" or upscale. But, it is a typical Mexican menu that you might see in any neighborhood but there is something special about it. I believe along with the brightly colored booths and decor, comes happier staff. The freshness of the lettuce is always a sign in my mind as well.\n\nI'm a big fajita taco salad fan. And I judge every Mexican restaurant I go to on that, and this was was spectacularly delish! It was good sized and very filling. \n\nThe queso is also a big player in my meal and it was hot and absolutely YUMMY. Do they make it homemade is what I always wonder or do they just order it from a wholesaler? I hope they make it, but if they don't, I'd like to know if I can get me a vat of that wonderful melty cheese! Weight Watchers, be damned!\n\nThis particular restaurant also has a ton of seating and never seems \"crowded\". Sometimes they are busy and the staff can be a bit slow but overall, I never feel crammed in as I have in other places. \n\nHighly recommend for Fishers folks! But no need to go out the way :)",
"Don't you sometimes find it odd when you go to a Mexican restaurant, order and the food is at your table before you get your drinks? (Yes there is a thing as too fast) You WON'T find that with this place! The food was fresh and delicious like they had actually prepared it to order instead of pulling it from underneath a warmer in a large pan. The decor is great and the staff was superb! I will definitely be back!",
"Ok: Full disclosure: I'm mad at MCG. Our favorite Mexican place down the road went out of business right after they opened their overly-flashy doors and now we're deprived of our favorite ceviche in the world. So, yes, I might have a little bit of a grudge. \n\nBut I really have tried to like them. They're stumbling distance from our house, which is awesome for a margarita-lover, so I really did, deep down, want them to win me. They just... they didn't. \n\nWe've been to MCG several times and, every time, the service was really slow. As in, \"did our waiter die?\" slow. Their margaritas have a weird, slightly chemically taste that makes me think I might develop some obscure form of cancer in the future... I haven't been able to finish one yet (seriously, please appreciate the gravity of that statement). And the food... sigh. Well, the ceviche is definitely a no-go. It tastes like spaghetti-O's, and everything else we've gotten there is (while warm and fresh, to their credit) over-greasy and over-cheesed and just... kinda gross. And I LOVE cheese! To over-cheese something for me is...well, I just didn't know that could happen. \n\nSo, yeah... we're done. MCG, we've tried, we have, but this just isn't going to work.",
"We finally tried this place out. Wow! We shouldn't have waited this long, it was very good : ) had the Carnitas de la Casa, Delish! It was served with fresh sliced avocado slices with jalapenos. My daughter loved her Seafood enchiladas, yummy! And the Flan was also a hit. The interior is very fun, each table, chair & booth is a unique Mexican piece of folkart.",
"I had the taco salad and it was great. Good chips and salsa. Good staff very friendly."
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"State St Cafe & China Bowl is what this place is called.. Hopefully the management has changed.. this was my experience about two years ago:\n\nI had ordered from this place for about 3 or 4 weeks in a row. Every time the person taking my order was rude, always cutting me off, however I like the mixture of food they have so I tried it again. I needed to place two separate orders for different people at the same address here at work (two different cards) the person said that his computer would not let him do this. He ended up hanging up on my while I was on hold. I called back, and got to the order placing part of the call. I had a simple question about what type of noodles are in their different Chinese noodle dishes. As soon as I said the word noodle I was cut off. I explained that I had a question, and the person said, you know what, let me put you on hold. He then hung up on me. I called back, asked for the manager. He was nice, Carlos Torrez, he said sorry for his employees, said they were under a lot of pressure. The food came, we tipped 20%, and in the Lasagna there was NO cheese. None. I called back, asked to speak to the manager, got Carlos back on the phone. I explained to him that there was no cheese, and he said \"that's impossible they come pre-made\" (great!). I told him he could come look at it, there was no cheese. He then started shouting at the other people working, with me on the phone, and told me that someone else had requested no cheese. He said they come pre-made but we add cheese. I then asked for him to please bring us a new lasagna, with cheese. He said OK we will bring the cheese over right now. I said, no, if you do that the food will be cold - come on now, bring the cheese? I explained to him that he is either going to bring us a new lasagna, or a credit for the one without cheese. If not, I would simply reject the charge on the card. (I hadn't even gotten to the part about the noodle dish they brought-without any noodles) Carlos Torrez then literally shouted \"you know what, F**k you!\" and then hung up the phone. I could not believe this! There was no shouting or even a hint of argument between us at this point in the conversation, but obviously State St Cafe/China bowl does not care about customer service, or customers in general. I shall never go there again, and almost guarantee if you call in an order you will not have anywhere near a decent experience.",
"This place was alright. On one hand , they have chinese food but on the other State St. Cafe, mexican, italian and american.\n\nWe ordered chinese take-out, it was promptly delivered and the food was hot and fresh!\n\nBeing that we were pretty hungry, the food was great, but don't expect authentic chinese food here.\n\nthe food is just your typical chinese fast food where you order a combo with 1,2,or 3 entrees. You know, the kind of place where you order behind a glass display, and they serve it right in front of you? ( i.e..., chow mein noodles with veggies/cabbage/ and bits of chicken, beef with brocoli and kung pao chicken.\n\nThat is what we ordered, that is what we got and i have no complaints here.\n\nI would possibly reconsider ordering here again , in one of our future trips to Santa Barbara.",
"I joined Yelp! just to write a bad review about this place. We paid $50 for a horrible meal. Granted, they were the only place that delivered at the time, but the chinese portion of their meal was horrible. I spit out everything I ate except the fried rice. Thoroughly disappointing. The only nice thing I have to say is about the driver, very very nice guy. But any place that has about 3 or 4 different types of food (Chinese, Mexican, BBQ, Italian) shouldn't be trusted.",
"One of the worst dining experiences I've had so far. Called in to place an order for delivery & was put on hold. After a considerable amount of time, I hung up and called back...finally being allowed to place my order. Waited over 1 hour and nothing, had to call back to check on the order. They assured me it would be out for delivery in 5 mins. Another agonizing 45 minutes passed (its 4 pm, haven't eaten any food, and I'm deathly hungover, ahhh) and I had to call again! They said the delivery guy was having problems finding the apt. Ok ok that's fine & all (the delivery guy was really nice), but why don't they call to ask for directions instead of waiting until I got impatient and had to call again for the 2nd time?? The food finally arrives 2 hours later (nothing to write home about) in Chinese to-go paper boxes wrapped in saran wrap, which made a complete mess when opening. In summary, it was a bad experience with horrible service all around, DO NOT order from here!!",
"A bit pricey for the quality of food. Its good food not great. What you'd expect from a hole in the wall. Not somewhere you'd dine in.",
"Probably the poorest quality food I have ever had at a restaurant.\n\nSafeway's China Express stuff is \"hole in the wall\"; this stuff is just muck. \n\nThe food tasted like /frozen/ ingredients were initially cooked a week ago; put into the fridge for a week; then re-heated and served. The noodles, chicken, vegetables, and rice are all the color of molasses; no sign of freshness in any of the ingredients. I really don't believe their food is cooked from raw ingredients.\n\nThe dumpling batter was thick and chewy, more like a khinkali without the flavor. The dumplings and egg roll all had a mild to strong curry flavor that was completely out of place. Really bad. Terrible.\n\nThey do deliver--and are the only delivery in SB that's not pizza. If you're in desperate need of having food delivered, don't get any of the \"Chinese\" options; or, if you're still being stubborn, get the vegetarian chow mein: it's hard to absolutely destroy chow mein.",
"I was a little scared to try this place based on some of the reviews here, but I'm glad I did. This is exactly the kind of food I think of when I want 'take-out chinese'. The portions are generous and with free delivery and coupons from their website, you can't go wrong. \n\nThe hot and sour soup had big chunks of tofu and chicken, the twice cooked pork was good, and the cheese wontons were little pieces of deep-fried goodness.\n\nThe staff was very friendly, our order arrived when quoted (40-45 minutes), and everything was packed well.",
"I've ordered from China Bowl before, and. It was fine for the price, with satisfactory service. However, the food delivered this past Wednesday was inedible. Wonton soup broth almost black from too much soy sauce, and no real wontons, just scraps of noodles. Straight into garbage disposal. Sacha beef with overcooked overly chewy and overly sweet beef, and very soggy veggies, we also ordered Imperial shrimp which I've had before. But this time the shrimp were mushy as were the veggies. Even the accompanying fried rice had been drowned with soy and was horrible. The egg rolls were fine and were the only things we really ate. The rest was either immediately tossed down the disposal or dumped into the outside trash . We ended opening a couple of cans of minestrone just for something to eat for dinner\nAgain other times have been better, and this horrid food has delivered promptly. But because every dish we ordered was so unacceptable this time, I'm tossing out their menu and phone number, and we'll never order anything from them again.",
"Ok...well at least they delivered. I ordered the Gen Tso's Chicken but if the General had eaten this he would have had the staff put to death. There's no sauce and the meat is stringy and tough. I want tell you not to ear here but I never will again.",
"I have been ordering from china bowl since 1999 and used to love the orange chicken and fried rice. However, this last delivery was the worst food they have ever delivered! The orange chicken was dry and more breading than chicken also with no sauce to help it along. The fried rice was crunchy and had a few dried peas, i found one tiny withered piece of carrot as well. The fried wantons had the bare minimum of cheese if any at all. The egg roll was pure grease with a few sad withered stems of an unidentifiable green vegetable like sprouts. So much for customer loyalty, I can assure you they will never have my business again."
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"Literally some of the best service I've ever had. Came with my mom and older brother for their birthdays and they let us drink, dance, and eat long past the time I thought they'd kick us out. The owner was our personal chef even when I was sure the kitchen would be closed, the staff was down to earth and friendly, and the DJ knew exactly how to play for his audience. The food wad great, the drinks were great--easily the perfect end to our night and I would gladly return anytime. A+ across the board, 10/10 recommend. Can't say enough good things.",
"Loved the owner and his mother. They are an amazing team. We went for brunch and the portions are large. Loved the shrimp and grits. My boyfriend had the chicken and waffles and loved it!",
"Honestly a 2.5 star. \n\nFirst impression was wonderful. We were seated promptly. The ambiance was very pleasant -- romantic and modern, especially the art works on the wall, made the place very tasteful. the server was friendly, attentive and cordial. All worth 5 stars.\n\n Unfortunately, rest of the experience, especially the food did not match up with the first impression.\n\nFirst the drinks. The draft beer list was small, but had 2 to 3 decent craft selections. Unfortunately they were out of both of them. The server came back with a different list. Stone IPA it was. It's a very nice beer, but I wish they had updated their draft list. \n\nThen the food. I had my eye on the asparagus and Poke Tuna appetizers. Unfortunately they were out of both of them. Chicken Street Taco it was. Honestly it was probably the best item we ordered. Decent blackened flavors and decent size (2 tacos per order). I'd give it a 4 star but due to the lack of choices it's a 3.\n\nMoving onto entrees. We both had our hearts set on steaks and the New York Strip looked very appealing. But guess what - they were out of it. So we settled for crab cakes and Tuna (pan seared sushi grade Tuna). I'm sorry to report that we were both disappointed.\n\nThe Tuna was worth 3 stars. The tuna was fresh, sushi grade indeed. I didn't love how it was seared. It had a panko-like crust, instead of sesame. It came with very plain rice, with a thick sauce drizzled over it, and came with a side of \"Asian broccoli slaw\". It was a bowl of mushy broccoli. I ate only the tuna.\n\nFrom the little bit that I tasted, I'd give the crab cake 3 stars, but it wasn't my entrée. It was filled with decent amount of crab meat. But I was told it wasn't good. Also French fries as a side made it cheap.\n\nOver all I wasn't very thrilled with my visit. I'd try it again only if I could get the selections I wanted. But with so many different choices in the area, it won't happen soon.",
"This place has an identity crisis. It doesn't know if it wants to be club, sports bar, family restaurant or higher end restaurant. The owner is friendly enough but needs to be on kitchen nightmares. Do not eat the seafood!!! I ate one muscle and I immediately started feeling sick. The food was spoiled and when I sent it back the owner came over and told me that he has the best muscles on the main line and the muscles were fine and it was my taste buds. I should have known better when I was the only one eating there on a Saturday night.",
"My grandkids wanted brunch on Sunday morning so I took them here recently. We were greeted by a man wearing a bow tie and jacket who seated us at a great table. The menu offers a wide variety of foods. Excellent shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles. The dishes were served piping hot and we all loved them. Coffee was great too. A bit expensive but really worth the splurge. Highly recommended! The grandkids want to come back next week. It was so good that I just might. A really special place. Spotless too. Waitress was sweet and excellent server. Loved the owner and mom.\n\nMichael is always very helpful and aims to please. Never let's us down. He brings in the best seafood on the main line.",
"Dinner is ruined and late. Ordered delivery through grub hub and the tacos were turned upside down multiple times as well as the mini crab cakes.",
"One of the best places in Mainline. It's a must go place. The food and service is amazing. Don't forget to try the desserts (pyramid dessert) which is really good.",
"Food was good. Service was good. Nice quant restaurant. A bit pricey for my taste but I was traveling so why not splurge some",
"We came here for Thanksgiving dinner and it was amazing! The food was very delicious: Italian wedding soup, seasonal salad, lemon sorbet, homemade manicotti, traditional thanksgiving dinner, scrumptious dessert, wine and coffee. Very friendly, family oriented staff that made us feel very welcome and part of the family. They were very accommodating especially as one member of our party was in a wheelchair. Very thankful for a great experience. Can't wait to come back!",
"Stopped in for dinner, and we had a fantastic experience. The service was pleasant, the food delicious plus the atmosphere was very welcoming. Mike the owner, said hello to us and just made us feel very at home. We will be back!"
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"Not going to lie, I think this pizza is actually pretty darn good. I know every single shop they have looks a little ghetto, but have you tried the pizza? It's seriously good. \n\nThis pizza is huge, and cheap, and dripping with cheese. Seriously, oozing cheese. It is St. Louis style pizza, so if you hate Imo's I would steer clear of this pie, but if you are a fan, guess what, it's cheaper and they don't charge for delivery. Granted, they don't have the same fabulous salad, but if you want pizza, this is your place. Also, the cheese garlic bread is delicious. I am a huge fan.\n\nI almost could give these guys 5 stars because they are open so awesomely late (they deliver till 3am) which is certainly a plus when you are up late after a long night out with friends and desperately want some pizza. Even when you order it this late, the pizza is still piping hot, too. That never happens when I order in this late at night.",
"I ate it because it showed up, not because it was good. I was hoping to try something new, but this wasn't worth it.",
"Pretty good pizza. The crust around the edge was crunchy and good, but in the middle it was a bit soggy - hard to avoid because they don't cut the pizza in slices, but squares. Not bad, but I'll probably try somewhere else next time.",
"What can i say about this location other than don't waste your time. horrible service. spotty quality in the food, sometimes it is really really good, but others the pizza is way over cooked. don't bother with the online ordering. it's crap. one time i submitted an online order and an hour later, no pizza. so i called the store and was informed the ordering system was down and if i wanted a pizza i would have to order it now. no apologies, no forewarning on their site. just totally inconvenienced. another time i tried to order line and the girl kept entering my card information wrong and was like \"well, it wouldn't go through, so if you want the pizza you gotta pay cash\" no apologies for her messing up, just \"well you want the pizza or not\"",
"Terrible. Terrible. Terrible. Even the person I ordered from on the phone was bad. \"Hello, I got your number from the Union Station Marriott, we'd like to have some pizza's delivered.\". \"I don't think we deliver there. What's the address?\" I tell her...she's gone for several minutes. \"Is it 111 Market Street?\" \"No, it's 1820 Market St.\" Silence for several minutes then she comes back. \"Is it 1540 Market Street?\" \"No, as I said, it's 1820 Market Street.\" \n\nThis should've been the last thing I said, I mean what's so hard about finding one of the key landmarks in St Louis?? At the very least either believe me or look it up!! The hotel recommends the place and this chic can't figure out in 3x of telling her that the address is correct.\n\nPizza was terrible, so overcooked it was crazy, and looked worse. There were no plates or plastic ware so we ate on towels. Gross. Please do yourself a favor and pick another place.",
"The Pizza Here is incredible. There is no way to really describe the difference. Its not thick like Domino's or Papa Johns nor is it thin like Imo's.",
"I just ate Elicia's Pizza for the first time and like the crust better than IMO's. IMO's sauce is better though. The only reason I'm giving a 3 out of 5 is because I specifically asked to have change brought. I told him I had $30 and the order was only $22. He said on the phone, he would write it down \"if he remembered.\" I guess working at a pizza shop is too stressful to have decent memory. Oh well, the pizza was still good. Maybe next time, the delivery driver won't have to leave and come back with my change and his tip!!",
"Holy crap was this awful. The pizza was so bad I ended up throwing half of it away. Giving this place 2 stars. One for the toasted raviolis which were pretty tasty. The other for the quick delivery. Steer clear of the pizza.",
"NEVER AGAIN! It was late at night and wanted to order delivery to be delivered to our hotel. The only good thing about this place is that they're open late. Ordered 2 sandwiches and one sandwich was wrong they left off the bacon hence the name \"turkey club\" and an order of mozzarella sticks. Should've known the food would be bad judging from the worst customer service skills by the guy on the phone.Took over an hour to arrive and the mozzarella sticks were so burnt they were black! What a waste of money I wish I chose to starve instead of ordering from this place.",
"Complete waste of money! Ordered delivery and everything was cold by the time it arrived. The delivery guy was very rude. Will never order from here again!"
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"Pros: Clean bathroom(part of casino), menu offers wide selection of burger choices, friendly service.\n\nCons: TV's at every table, smoky, EXPENSIVE, the food, very loud, inexperienced service\n\nOk, first things, first. I don't mind paying lots of money for food, but it HAS to be good. \n\nSo,we went there on a Sunday about 4 pm. The hostess were friendly, but acted like they had never worked a day in their life. We waited about 15 minutes, not bad, but the casino is so smoky, so all of us non-smokers were struggling to breath. Once inside the Burger Bar, it was not as smoky. I ordered the Kobe burger with avocado. I asked for medium rare, I was leaning toward rare, but the server said that med rare would be nice and pink. Oh and speaking of the servers, friendly, but they remind me of Hooters servers if you catch my drift. \n\nAfter waiting about 45 minutes for our burgers, my Kobe burger was WELL WELL done. I did not want to send it back, because I did not feel like waiting. The burger had good flavor - but it should for fricken Kobe Beef. As for other items ordered: fries, sweet potato fries, onion rings, zucchini fries. These tasted like any other place, nothing really special. We also got a side of black truffle sauce which was a nice addition. For dessert, the kids had the Chocolate burger, which looked like a real burger, kind of spooky, if you ask me, but the kids loved it. \n\nOverall, if I am paying $16 for a burger, you better damn well make it perfect. This experience could have been had at a number of other places for a lot less money. I think I would give this actually 2.5 stars. 2 too little, but 3 is too much. \n\njust my 2 cents.....",
"Believe me I was surprised to give it 5 stars too. But the food merited it! I came with mediocre expectations considering other reviews but was pleasantly surprised!!\n\nIt wasn't very busy due to the fact that it was 10 PM on a Wednesday but our service was quick and friendly. The menu gives you many different choices of meats as well as every topping you could ever think of- many which no one has probably ever considered putting on a burger. For someone like me there is almost too many choices- you could probably eat there every day for 6 months and never repeat your combinations.\n\nI ordered the least expensive beef they offer cooked medium with caramelized onions and monteray jack cheese, along with the best sweet potato fries I have ever eaten! The burger was perfect!\n\nMy friend ordered a more pricey beef with mozzarella, bacon, and pesto on Ciabatta bread with skinny fries. Although there was too much bread he was quite happy with his selection as well!\n\nIf you are gambling at the casino I highly suggest trying one of there burgers!!",
"My burger was amazing. The problem is everything else doesn't make me want to come here unless someone really really wanted to come and there were only 4 of us.\n\nFirst problem was that they obviously don't know how to under-promise things when giving a time frame for when a party of 9 can be seated. Initially it was 5 minutes that ballooned to 20+. \n\nFor the 9 of us they stuck us at a booth with a table tacked on the end so that one person was stuck having to face off waitresses and busboys walking around.\n\nThey have a 4 check minimum. I'd imagine that the limit is more for the time needed to process them, as opposed to the cost, but with the service is so freaking slow to begin with, they could have been more accomodating. \n\nIt took so freaking long for our food to come out: more than 45 minutes. Service from our waitress was mediocre. The busboys wandering around were much more accomodating (getting sauces/items that were missed and getting a basketball game on the tv).\n\nOH YEAH, SAUCES AND ITEMS WERE MISSED!\n\nMy burger was freaking awesome, though: Kobe provolone cheeseburger on a chiabatta bun with - wilted spinach, portobella shrooms, proscuitto, and pesto. \nI'm going to have to try making something comparable at home.... Wait a second..... BURGER BAR PARTY!",
"Ok, ok, before I rag on their prices, I will say that the burger I had was pretty good. However, I don't think I should ever have to pay more than $10 for a good burger and pushing $15 for one was making it hard for me to order (even though I was taken out by the parents). \n\nI went ahead and reluctantly ordered. The burger was huge, juicy, and full of flavor. I wasn't dissatisfied in the least with the finished product, it's just that the price was still in the back of my mind. \n\nOur server was a really nice guy and made sure we had everything we needed. I would probably not go with more than 6 people since the booths are pretty much the only area to sit. I would also suggest going during an off-peak dinner time because the wait can get pretty long, although there is plenty of gambling you can do while you're waiting...",
"I was amazed by the amount of selections and choices you could have for your burger. Sirloin, pepperjack, sprouts, and canadian bacon.... No wait. Kobe, cheddar, pickles, lobster..... No I went for the Sirloin (medium rare), blue cheese, carmelized onions, portabello mushrooms, and jalepeno bacon. The toppings were plentiful, but the bacon ended up on my buddy's burger, we just shoveled them over to my plate not to make a scene and because I didn't know where his hands had been. The burger was overcooked. The other 2 burgers at the table were how they wanted them cooked so naturally I'm the one that gets completely hosed. It wasn't severely overcooked but I like some good pink (I'm talking about the burger people). \n\nThe server was luckily for us relatively attractive because the other 3 walking around looked like they were methheads. I can understand why someone mentioned that they were similar to hooters waitresses. The clothing was a bit too tight on some girls that should have been wearing baggier clothing. I was impressed though that our server did know the actual name of the New Belgium seasonal beer. (It's 2 below if anyone wanted to know. Pretty damn good beer)\n\nThe burger bar has the ability to be a high end luxury place (see the kobe topped with foie gras as an example) but they need to work on the small things or lower their cost because a $100 bill for 3 with 2 beers a piece is absolutely fucking ridiculous, unless it's on someone's expense account.",
"One of the best burgers you will have.\n\nIf you can get past paying $40 for a kobe burder and fries, that is.",
"Two stars because it was a pretty good burger and the waitress was nice and moderately attractive (as you should be if you work at an expensive restaurant inside a casino.)\n\nHowever, the price does not justify the quality of the food or the establishment. I will be back because my girlfriend wants to check it out and the food was pretty good, but after that, it will be one of those places that we only go to when there is an expense account involved.",
"So, in all honesty Burger Bar is kinda like going to a strip club, sure you get to look at a lot of great stuff; but at the end of the night you haven't gotten your jollies and your a little lighter in the wallet.\n\nIf you're going to go to Burger Bar my suggestion is to go the a la carte route; where you can choose meat type (and they do have veggie burgers; but honestly, if you are a Vegetarian, why the hell are you in a BURGER Bar, let alone eating something made to look like a meat product?), cheese, and a whole slew of other toppings. The first time I went I just ordered one of the standard burgers, it was good, nothing spectacular, but I wasn't dissapointed. Thinking I was missing out on something I came back for a second time and did the a la carte option. I got a Kobe beef burger with cheddar, bacon, egg and guacamole (weird thing I know, but I saw it on Man vs. Food and it wasn't half bad). Again, the burger was good, but not worth the money I paid for it.\n\nIn all honesty Burger Bar St. Louis caters to the crowd its supposed to serve, the people pulling the slots thinking they are getting the Morton's of burgers. It's good, but I don't feel the need to get back anytime soon.",
"Pretty much perfect in my opinion as far as food went. It's the first burger I've had that was cooked absolutely perfectly in a long long time. Now I'm sure it could just have easily not gone as well had they gotten that wrong, but I can only rate on my experience. I deducted a star because not having the bathrooms inside the restaurant are annoying, and TVs inside the booths are stupid. One I don't want to be distracted from who I'm eating with, and if I did why do you assume I want to watch some stupid sports game? At least close caption the MF.",
"Here's the deal. I am from San Francisco, and love Burger Bar Las Vegas.\n\nOn our way to St Louis, we had to connect in LAS. During the wait, we were whining and complaining that if we only had a few more hours, we could scoot over to Mandalay Bay/Luxor and have Burger Bar for lunch. Then it hit us.\n\nThe ONLY other Burger Bar in the world is in Las Vegas, even though the celeb chef behind this franchise is from SF. \n\nNeedless to say, we raced over to Burger Bar STL and were fantastically surprised. Not only was the Casino decently upscale compared to others in Missouri we've seen, but the restaurant layout was a better version of the one in Vegas! Rather than the dimly lit, narrow room in Vegas, this Burger Bar had a respectable amount of space-and for the first time the TVs at the table actually worked!\n\nService was friendly and the restaurant was nearly empty, as compared to the 20 minute table wait in LV. The food was the same delicious cuisine we have come to expect from Burger Bar. Our favorite is always the Sweet Potato Fries which are prepared to perfection and wonderfuly crispy.\n\nAbsolutely will eat here again on our return family visit trips...that is, until we get the rumored third franchise in San Francisco!"
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"Brand new Japanese restaurant in new fashionable neighborhood in south Franklin, TN - Berry Farms. \nSushi is fresh and staff are very friendly.\nMr.Taki from Shintomi is here to make it authentic.",
"Best Japanese I've have in the Franklin and Nashville area. Great staff and very good food. Located in the Berry Farms area of south Franklin. Highly recommended!!!",
"A welcome new addition to the neighborhood. The entrees and sushi were well-executed. Service was attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is somewhat \"cookie cutter\" sushi restaurant but not bad. \n\nI won't find myself craving Umi sushi over any others (yet) but it us nice to have a competent solution join the neighborhood. Well done! We will be back.",
"Great new sushi restaurant in south Franklin. (Berry Farms) Tried it on a whim because it is close to my home..... Boy what a treat!!! This will likely become my new go to place for Sushi. The Jay's roll with spicy tuna is absolutely amazing. The salad was fresh and crisp. Very clean restaurant in a nice new area. Service was great and very friendly. So glad this place is here. \n\nHighly recommended!",
"So glad there is finally a decent restaurant right near our house! They are working out the \"new restaurant\" kinks, but our early impression is that this is going to be great. Sushi is good. I haven't memorized the names of my favorite rolls yet, but we have yet to try anything we wouldn't have again.",
"Came in for to go sushi on a Saturday night. The server was so kind and hospitable catering to my request of something off the menu. I wanted some Chirashi. She made it happen. \n\nI found out the sushi chef worked at one of my favorite spots in Nashville for ten years before opening Umi three months ago. Ever heard of Samurai on Elliston Place? They've done well for themselves and I know Umi will catch on quickly once the foodies and sushiholics get wind of this place. I'm looking forward to going back.",
"The avocado bomb was the bomb! Great staff. A hidden gem in the new Berry Hill Farms development.",
"Excellent sushi. Period. However, I have to say that they have the best chicken fried rice I've ever had. It's phenomenal.",
"The first thing we noticed when walking in was exceptional service. Everyone was friendly and eager to please. It's no surprise to find out that the chef worked at Samurai before coming to Franklin, as the food is just as amazing with wonderful sushi-fruit fusion options.\n\nI absolutely love salmon, and I don't think it's an overstatement to say that Umi's salmon sashimi was among the best I've ever had. The addition of avocado in the Alaska roll was also scrumptious.\n\nMy favorite aspect of Samurai was always the fruit rolls, and Umi's Happy roll was just as tasty with it's mixture of strawberry, fried shrimp, avocado and peanuts.\n\nThe wife ordered a chicken bento box, which was all quite good. The miso soup and shrimp tempura stood out as above average.\n\nWe are absolutely thrilled that such a wonderful establishment has opened so close to home. The prices are much more economical than Wild Ginger yet the quality is top notch!",
"Great and friendly service. Amazing sushi, the best in town. Their sushi has a wide variety of sauces and flavors. Also, try the avocado bomb. It was so good I forgot to take a picture."
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"Tried their flull slab or ribs and whole chicken plus some sides this past weekend. The meats were okay, kinda overcooked for me, but the sides were wonderful. I am willing to give it another try and go with their sandwhichs next time.",
"This is hands down the BEST BBQ in Indianapolis that I have tried. Large portions that actually taste as amazing as they look.\n\nI have tried the wings, slaw, half chicken, pulled pork, ribs, and mac and cheese and everything was FANTASTIC .\n\nOutside seating and very friendly staff.",
"While planning for our neighborhood's annual block party, friends and I dined at several locally-owned bbq joints. Black Diamond was by far the best, from the meaty ribs with REAL smoke flavor, moist brisket, and savory pulled pork. We chose them to cater our event, and they delivered seven hotel pans of pulled pork, and they were a huge hit! They had those pans full to the brim, sauce was mixed in perfectly, and everyone loved it. People ended up going home to get containers to take leftovers! Their price for the catering was also almost half what everyone else quoted us. So if you're looking for great bbq for a family, or a whole neighborhood, BD's is the place for you!",
"Hands down the best BBQ I've had in Indianapolis..Everything I've tried has been delicious, especially the the secret baked beans, and down home mac-n-cheese. \n\nI highly encourage you to give this place a try, and don't let the strip-mall location fool you, this is some grade A bbq! \n\nI usually get the Tip Dinner, with beans & mac-n-cheese. For the sauce I recommend getting a mix of their sweet & hot sauce. \n\nEnjoy!",
"Best BBQ in Indy without question. \nAlthough there are only and handful of BBQ joints in Indy, this one cannot be beaten! If your racing down Binford Blvd. at 55mph, you could very-well pass it up. \nI've been here twice and both time reminded me why I fell in love with BBQ. As is par for the course with almost all BBQ restaurants, the building is 'unassuming' from the outside, and the inside is minimal, but none of that matters when the food is this good. \nAs soon as I stepped out the car, I smelled the smoke flavor emanating from behind the building. Once inside, I was greeted by a very welcoming lady behind the counter. I'm a sucker for BBQ beef brisket, so I went with the brisket dinner with hot BBQ sauce. The brisket dinner comes with two sides, and the lady at the register recommended the mac and cheese and the baked beans. The meal cost $8.75, and the portion size was hefty. The brisket was tender and juicy, and the hot BBQ sauce packed a spicy punch that warmed you up, but not too spicy to make you stop eating. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, and the baked beans were AMAZING. They are cooked in a very thick and sweet BBQ sauce and were just the right thing to tame the heat from my brisket.\nBlack Diamond BBQ is definitely worth going out of your way for. You will not be disappointed!",
"The meat runs a definite second to Hanks. \n\nIf it's only pork that you want, hang a right on 54th and get over to Locally Grown Gardens for the best hunk of pig ever.\n\nWhat Black Diamond does way better than Hanks and what really keeps me coming back are its sides. Mac n cheese, greens, and bbq beans are the best. FYI the beans are very sweet-- may be cloyingly so for some. Greens are 'healthy\"-- i.e., not cooked in a tub of lard-- could actually stand for a tinge of ham or bacon, but add some malt vinegar and still very good. Mac n cheese is pretty damn near to perfect-- creamy creamy and not overly salty. The only added perfection is if you get a large size, take it home, put it in an oven-proof dish, add more shredded cheese on top, bake to get a nice crust on top. that would make any last meal proud.\n\nThey also have these little mini pies n cobblers--- chess (similar to a sugar cream), sweet potato, peach, apple, pecan.... chess is very very good and my personal favorite when Im having a just-let-it-all-go-and-calories-be-damned day.\n\n'Hungry Man's Combo' is a good deal-- pick 3 meats and 2 medium sides for a little over $20. Plenty for two and a good pickup on your way north to a Symphony on the Prairie concert if you're coming up from the southside or dwtn or even from Broad Ripple. But, call in your order ahead or be prepared to wait at least 10-15 minutes for them to fill it. Very nice people, they just tend to move a little 'i'm-in-no-rush\" slow kind of way. There is a little shop next door with all kinds of Indiana memorabilia that you can browse as you're waiting for your order to be ready.\n\nNow, about that meat. Mainly, because it's inconsistent. Cuts are uneven and smokiness generally not as deep. Brisket is always fattier and larger/loosier-grain. This makes slicing it cleanly difficult as well. So you end up just getting non-elegant hunks. Ribs are like half rib with tips attached, and the amt of meat on each varies greatly. \n\nFlavor-- not sure if it's the type of wood used, the temperature, or the time-- but the smoke essence is never as \"rich\". However the rub-crust on the tips is very nice on a good day. You do still feel as though you are getting the real thing and not boiled meat that is then thrown into the oven and basted with a liquid smoke mix.\n\nTurkey legs are pretty good when the State Fair is still 6 months away, but chicken quarters tend to be dried out and smokiness not as prominent as the thicker turkey legs for some reason or another. Pulled pork is either moist yet boarding on too-greasy, or, dry and too porky-tasting. if you know what I mean. Again-- Locally Grown Gardens is worth the extra 2 more miles down for this.\n\nAs others have mentioned, they offer 3 homemade sauces-- mild, spicy, sweet. I would mix the mild and spicy ones. the sweet one does have an interesting tamarind-ish flavor, but not one I particularly care for.",
"I like this place a ALOT.\nWe came con recommendation from a friend and we were lucky to meet the owner the first time we went.\n\n\nThe hungryman combo is excellent and I have to agree with Becky with the inconsistantcy but I like the flavoring a little bit better then GT's. Not saying anything bad about GT's that is.\n\nRib tips are, pulled pork is great. Sometimes the chicken is dry, sometimes it's really juicy.\n\nThey have home-made tasting bake goods and I loooove, the greens and mash potatossss.",
"I spent a year in Kansas City. I've had great barbeque.\n\nBlack Diamond is great barbeque.\n\nI like the brisket and pulled pork. Your results may vary.",
"They're still there. The place is scrupulously clean, as clean as it was when it was new, both up front and in the men's room.\n\nDecor is a touch above strip mall restaurants. Some nice wall art. Neither sterile, nor cluttered.\n\nI'm not much on pork barbecue, so I got their chicken dinner, and a sampling of the shredded beef (brisket?) barbecue. One with mild sauce, and one with sweet sauce.\n\nI wanted to like it more, but it didn't wow me. Maybe I'm just too used to the broiled chicken with sides at Kroger. \n\nThe chicken is pink like people say it's supposed to be. The beef bbq was also very tender. The cole slaw was great. The potato salad was different than the Kroger/Marsh potato salad that I'm used to, so I'm not sure how to rate it.\n\nFor dine-in, food is served in styrofoam clam-shells, on a cafeteria tray, with plastic utensils.\n\nService is friendly. The folks there are cheerful and nice.\n\nAddress is Rucker Rd, which crosses Binford at that point. The restaurant is essentially on Binford, two blocks north of 62nd street, or one block south of 65th street. Turn West at the flashing light.\n\nThe good service, ambience, and cleanliness make the value a solid 3 (out of 5) for me. However, if one were to rate just the food quality/quantity, I'd say it was a tad overpriced. But I'm okay with paying a little bit more to support the independent family restaurateur and a clean pleasant place to dine in.",
"I've been back several times since my first review, and just love them. My husband and I will often share the ribs and chicken combo with two sides, which is more than enough for the two of us. I highly recommend you ask for both the sweet and the spicy sauces, they'll ladle them both, and the melding of the flavors is just right. The baked beans have a great smokiness, and I think there's some molasses in there for more depth of flavor. Just love them!"
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"We decided to check this place out last week. The employees and owners were super friendly and professional. The quality of food was excellent. We will definitely be going back.",
"I was not very impressed with this place they take one order at a time therefore if you have 10 people of head of you you have to wait for the ten people then you. 1399 I believe I paid for the three Meat BBQ tray the barbecue beans if I would open up a can of Busch it would have been a better the creamed spinach was Bland. I got the brisket the sausage and the ribs the sausage was okay the ribs melted off the bone the brisket had a funny smell to it and I did not like it plus the plus the place had humidity all over the floor it was like the air condition was broke or something was wrong I slipped and slide it all the way to the door and I gave it 2 Stars just because its barbecue and I love barbecue it will be hard for me to try Dickies again but I will",
"This place was okay. We were here on a Friday night for dinner after they had been open for a little over a month.\n\nWe were here early evening, so there was no crowd. You decide want you want and then go down the line and they get it together for you. On the day we were here, the staff seemed a little overwhelmed and confused with what was going on and got me and David's orders mixed up a few times. Also, they were out of fries which was just strange.\n\nThe food was okay. I had a pulled pork sandwich, creamed spinach and potato salad. The pulled pork was really tender and had a lot of flavor, the creamed spinach was good and the potato salad was okay, but nothing spectacular. David had a sausage sandwich, and that looked really good too.\n\nThe few issues I have with the place are easy to fix, so I'll probably be back, especially since Westbank barbecue options are fairly limited.",
"Went there today. I had the ribs and sausage plate with beans and loaded potatoes. The meat was very good except it was cold. The plate had only 2 ribs and about 4 pieces of sausage. The beans were nothing special and the loaded potatoes had nothing loaded about them. In fact, they were cold and tasteless. I had a buy one get one free coupon so maybe that is why I got cheated in meat. I probably will give them one more chance.",
"Been several times. It good on the ok side. Not great. I have never seen it crowded. I don't know if it's the hard to get to location or the high lunch price. \n\nI think it will be another place that just can't sustain the sales to stay open. Hope I'm wrong. \n\nOh and maybe all the employees should be aware of your offerings. Yes you do have wifi, or were you lying to me? You did seem like the manager.",
"Been several times. It good on the ok side. Not great. I have never seen it crowded. I don't know if it's the hard to get to location or the high lunch price. \n\nI think it will be another place that just can't sustain the sales to stay open. Hope I'm wrong. \n\nOh and maybe all the employees should be aware of your offerings. Yes you do have wifi, or were you lying to me? You did seem like the manager. \n\n9-3-17\nThis is my quickest edit and it's bad. Waited in line with one person in line. Waited 12 minutes and left. \n\nIn the words of Freddy Mercury \"Another one bites the dust\".",
"Dickey's BBQ is far better than other chain lunch options in the area. Comparing it to the \"real deal\" BBQ joints that have opened in the past few years wouldn't be fair. So if you're looking for real Texas style brisket, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a solid, quick lunch on the WB, Dickey's may fit the bill.\n\nWhen you first walk into Dickey's you notice stacks of real wood. While their smokers seem more modern and automated than some, they do actually smoke their meat in house. That smell of burning wood permeates the joint and is like perfume to weirdos like me. Ordering is done assembly line style where you can watch them cut your meat to order. Once you pay there is a sauce bar, drink machine, etc. along the rear wall.\n\nFood\n\nBrisket - I could eat brisket every day for the rest of my life and be happy. A perfectly cooked brisket is something to behold and savor. Is DBBQ a perfect brisket? Negative. I've been twice and had sliced brisket both times. The first time it was tender, yet firm like a good brisket should be. The second time it was dry and overcooked. Both times it lacked the depth of flavor in true Texas style brisket. Sauce is a must on this brisket.\n\nJalapeno Cheddar Kielbasa - If I wouldn't be fined by the YES I would insert a string of expletives here and a whole bunch of exclamation points. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See, it isn't as effective without the expletives. I think what I am trying to convey, is that this sausage is good. Scratch that, it's darn great. Amazing even. I don't know how they get spicy cheese inside sausage (do I really want to know), but it is incredible. It's like a spicy cheese kolache without the bread. Get some.\n\nService\n\nOn both visits my service was friendly yet a bit slow. If you show up and there are a few people in front of you, prepare to wait. This could probably be avoided by ordering online, but that method requires more notice than I was ready for.\nConclusion\n\nIf you want real Texas brisket, go to McClure's. If you're on the WB and crave BBQ, Dickey's will suffice in a pinch. Don't forget the jalapeno sausage.",
"Good ribs, pulled pork, brisket is a little dry but still good to eat. Mac n cheese, fried okraare favorite sides. Haven't tried the ice cream so no comment there.",
"Was looking for a place to eat after work, and wanted Legacy Steak + Chop, but was in my work scrubs. Saw this place near it and wanted to try the bbq. \n\nAfter walking inside to this clean facility, ordering pretty quickly with prompt and friendly service, and finishing the very delicious meal, I went on Yelp to check-in and received a 20% off my order (which I found out cannot be used with any other offers in the store, but it's okay, because I'll be back to use it one day). What shocked me was the low rating this establishment had. From what I experienced, it's not ALL what I expected.\n\nThe facility was clean. Not one table was left untidy. The self serve drink station & sauce station was clean. There's even a free ice cream station for dessert, which was clean as well.\n\nMy fiance and I THOROUGHLY enjoyed our meal. All the meats were tender (I chose chopped brisket which was my favorite & pork ribs, which were also very delicious. He chose sausage which I thought was superb, only because I NEVER eat sausage, and pulled pork, which was his favorite.). He had the fried okra & mac and cheese as his sides, both which came out hot and crispy! I had the creamed spinach and bbq beans, which were both hot and tasty as well!\n\nHe made a small sandwich with his two meat plate (a roll comes included with each plate) and he literally took one bite and said very slowly, \"THIS. IS. DELICIOUS.\" & It was.\n\nTry it!!! You may like it! We'll be back. I'm glad the Westbank is adding on good places like this. \n\nTo the staff: keep up the good work!",
"Decided to stop in and give this place a shot and I'm glad I did! \n\nThis was easily the best fast food BBQ places I have ever eaten. The dining area was super clean and the staff was pleasant, patient, and kind. As for the food.... HOLY SMOKES! The meat was cooked to perfection and the sides did not disappoint. I ordered the two meat plate (pulled pork/ beef brisket) with Mac-n-cheese and green beans. A major plus was that they offer free soft served ice cream for dessert! Honestly, the worst part of my experience was my soda. Ha! \n\nI'll definitely will be back again."
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"Had lunch with a friend here yesterday and had a great experience. We chose to take advantage of the two entrees with two sides for $14.99 deal which saved us about $5. My friend had the teriyaki chicken w/ a salad and loaded baked potato, and I had the grilled salmon with the same sides. Of course we had our delicious buttery rolls beforehand along with the huge bucket of in-shell peanuts. I must mention our waitress because she was awesome. Jennifer had new glasses of diet cokes for me every 10 minutes or so before I had even finished half a glass. She also brought out extra rolls for us to add to our to-go boxes-how sweet! The service was completely outstanding. Even the manager stopped by to check on us. \n\nThe food here isn't anything spectacular, but it does hit the spot. I tried my friend's chicken and it was tasty. My salmon was great but I wasn't crazy about the dill sauce included. However I didn't even finish half of my meal even though I was starving so I really got two meals for about $8. Considering I just spent that much at Taco Bell the other day, that's not a bad deal.",
"We ate lunch here will on a road trip to Nashville. We were seated immediately, although the place was pretty busy. Our waitress was top notch, wish I could get more service like this locally. Our salads came out almost as we ordered them. Of course they wereade up earlier, but they tasted great. We both had steaks and these were great as well. Beverage refills came w/o asking. If I had to list one thing wrong with this place is our booth was close to the waiter/waitress station and they had plates on a ledge and kept making alot of noise grabbing them. I really didn't mind that though. Over all this is a place I would return to, especially if I lived in the area.",
"This is a decent place to eat but the food quality and the staff are never consistent. The menu items are a little pricey for the style of dining that you're in for at Logan's. The steaks are sizes appropriately but they will either be cooked perfectly or over cooked depending on the day of the week i guess: and for those of you that like well done meat(I don't but hey to each their own) order the steak medium well because apparently Logan's cooks think well means burnt to a crisp. The side items are consistent and always good with the exception of the mushrooms which are way too salty, The staff is either super friendly or extremely rude there is not median here and you can guarantee that it will take them forever to bring your food no matter what the mood is on the day you go. I will go here every now and then but the lack of consistently good food & service keeps me away. The food is Normally good but enter at your own risk because that's not always the case at Logan's.",
"We keep going back because it's fun, close, relatively inexpensive, and we usually get good service. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and poor service is rare. One exception was when our waitress brought our water under her arm, and another time, the waiter lost my son's order.\n\nTheir rolls are outstanding, but pace yourself, and don't fill up on them before your dinner arrives. My wife really likes their pork chops and meatloaf, and she's never been disappointed with either. My daughter loves the fried shrimp. I'm a fan of their \"porkies\", which are their rolls stuffed with pulled pork and slaw. Porkies are served with their homemade potato chips, which I like better than most restaurant's french fries. I also like their ribs and shrimp combo, but I get the shrimp on a skewer instead of the fried shrimp. Logan's has a lot of interesting sides, but our favorites are the grilled veggie skewer and the grilled mushroom skewer.\n\nEven though they are a steakhouse, there are better places to get steaks. Their steaks look great in the display case look great but seem a little tough on the plate.\n\nWe prefer sitting in the bar if seats are available there. It's more of a fun atmosphere there. However, we will not be seated in the back room, ever again. The backroom is connected to the patio, which serves as the de-facto smoking lounge. Every time someone opened the door, we got an icy blast of cigarette smoke.",
"Alright decor, should be better for the prices paid!\n\nHad a Sirloin w/ Blue Cheese, Mac and Cheese, Ceaser Salad, and a Corona lol. Everything was tasty... I got confused when the steak didn't have as much cheese on it that I thought would be....but I need to mention that the steak was juicy and excellent tasting, and there was more than enough cheese on it.\n\nGreat service and I will definitely go back.... in fact, the next day I took my family there (had to have their steak again)",
"I was there last night with my family. The service was a little slow and the waitress did not know the menu very well. The food was good but a little pricey.",
"Excellent food and service. Our family loves this location the most because the owner/manager likes my family because we eat there twice a week and you get to eat peanuts and throw them on the floor. Good times good timesss!!!!",
"Jaclyn was an amazing server. We had the app sampler and two prime ribs with the add ons of ribs and a lobster tail. Our drinks never fell below half of the full level and she was amazingly attentive. Definitely ask for her. We had a great time. Best steak knives that I've seen at a casual dining atmosphere. Very impressed.",
"Another great Pittsburghed steak! The baked potato took on heavy damage right away and the \"mini buckets\" desert trio was just enough to satisfy my craving for sweet yummies. The service was friendly and evident. Thanks L J.",
"Great food and service. We had a party of 7. Of the seven, 5 of us got steaks (all cooked perfectly), 1 got prime rib (he could cut it with his fork) and 1 got a burger. Our waiter, Anthony was the greatest!"
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"Good food. I only got sides from Tasties to complement my meal. They were all that. Very tasty and I was impressed. This was my second time going to the restuarant.\n\nThe first time wasn't so good. I ordered a cheeseburger only for them to tell me it takes 45 minutes! What? A cheeseburger taking longer than a steak? No way. That really turned me off, but since they are right around the corner from me, I had to give them another try and they didn't fail.\n\nWent back again to tasties. I wanted some turkey chops so bad. Called and placed an order for my hubby and my daughter and when I asked for my turkey chops they were out! They were also out of Mac n cheese and greens. Like wut? They lost out in a $50 order because they didn't have one thing on the menu. \n\nThis has happened MORE than once! Like how do you run out of staple menu items and it wasn't even near closing time. \n\nThe food is good I will say but the customer service needs some work.",
"I've such raving comments about the food here..I just wish I had something to rave about! I got a whiting fish sandwich and my fish were in little pieces like mini fillets. The wait was 30 min and I loved the homemade chicken tenders the sauce was great and the size of the chicken was nice as well...I hope to return in the near future.maybe I will just get pasta instead of the fish...",
"After getting my hair done in West I decided to take a ride a few blocks over and try Tasties since I've read so many good reviews. I walked in and go to the counter to see the menu but I see nothing. A women yells from the back to give her a second she'll be right out. But where is a menu board? She comes out and asked if I'm coming to pick up, I said no I'm here to order. She pulls out a pad and waits for my order. When I asked for a menu she handed me a glossed flyer and told me I could go online and look on Tasies menu on the website....are you kidding me? Then she say's wait...there's one and points to one lonely menu siting on the table. At this point my lunch companion decided she didn't even want anything. So I ordered a wing platter with three sides ( mac, greens and yams) I waited say abut 20 minutes for food which was made to order. The sides were fresh and pretty tasty. The greens were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Lets get to the wings. They were season very well and fried to a golden brown but they tasted as if they were cooked in very old oil! Tasties didn't stand out to me and it certainly didn't give me anything to rave about! But don't let my one review deter you, give them a try if your in the area!",
"I went there because i heard they have good ribs. Well i walked in and the lady said \"We are not open, Probably another hour\". Mind you its going on 4pm. This place serves breakfast, lunch and dinner so i dont know why they would not be open. I left and came back the next day. Me and my cousin ordered two chicken wing platters. The chicken had absolutely no flavor or season. The greens i have had way better, The mac and cheese was ok but i have had better as well. Cabbage was horrid and the yams was really good. Lemon and strawberry cake was really good as well. Icing is very sweet though. I would only go back to get a slice of cake if i ever went back",
"My first visit at tasties I ordered a chicken wing platter with mac and cheese and yams. The wings were nice size and crispy however they lacked some taste. Mac was ok and yams were kinda soupy. I was determined to give another try since I frequent the area. This time I tried the salmon pasta with broccoli I must say it was tasty and the roll was great. Later that night, my stomach felt a bit awkward. Could've been anything but I haven't been back lol all in a nutshell I say worth a try. To each is own",
"I had fried Shrimp, Fish fried rice, side of Mac & cheese & lemon cake.... Everything was slamming Call ahead the service is slow.....",
"Ordered from Tasties several times along with family and we've tried multiple items on the menu over time and overall everything has been great! Definitely my go to for a Friday night meal. Just wish it were in a better neighborhood but it's definitely worth the trek.",
"I have eaten at this place a few times.... tonight will be my last! The food is really the best soul food philly has that being said the business, customer service and the overall organization Is THEE WORSE! \nAlmost every time I have come into this business my order has been wrong or they are out of something & the young person taking orders at the front doesn't even have the decency to let customers know! \nToday I saw on their IG account they were having a delivery service so I called in at 5:45 pm guess what time I got my food...8:30pm!!! Mind u i live 10mins away! I called over a dozen times looking for my order the phone lines never worked, I got hungup on or was met with this NASTYYYYYY attitude! And my food was Luke warm! I'm done with tasties! When you can handle the demand of your customers.... maybe I will be back. MAYBE.",
"No crowd inside, good food...52nd st is hectic as always. . Step one order food, 2 wait about 20 mins..3rd get you food and get off the duce...",
"I went to tasties plenty of times and always order the same exact platter (fried chicken, mac n cheese, and candy yams) each time I go I be hopping they change this problem but they don't which is that the fried chicken is HUGE and TASTELESS which defeats the purpose of getting soul food, the mac n cheese is disgusting and bland, the only ok thing was the candy yams but they are little to the too sweet side . Overall the atmosphere was pretty dark, not much room to sit and eat. It's a pretty long wait for the food so I advise to call ahead. \n\nThe location is horrible, every time I go there its always some thugs hanging out the front which makes me nervous and I shouldn't be nervous picking up my food. The people who take your order aren't happy at all they always look dull and seems like they don't want to be there which is very displeasing! \n\nI wouldn't try again any time soon because I'm afraid that they will disappoint me once more so ima sit this out til I think they food and thug problem is handled"
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"Hooray for GC, which looks nicer than your average grimy Chinese take-out joint, but is your average grimy Chinese take-out joint at heart. You can sit inside if you like and take in the ambiance of crazy purple neon lights along the windows. They look radioactive. I think there's a TV in there, too.\n\nHow's the food? It tastes how the food always tastes at a Chinese place with industrial tile flooring and strange glowing photographs of anonymous plates of food above the counter. I think they even sell those giant plastic containers of iced tea/lemonade. That's just nasty, but their food is fine--you know how it is. If have $5 and you want some, go get it!",
"Why the hell did it take me so long to review this place? GC is my faaavorite Chinese place ever. \n\nAs Jacquelin K. already pointed out, there's ample room to sit inside, but this place is mostly take-out. If you do happen to go in, check out the crazy fish tank in the back. The people at the counter are very gruff and business-like, but I think they secretly enjoy their clientele -- they always remember our usual order when my boyfriend and I go in. \n\nAs for the food, I love it. It just tastes... cleaner, less greasy, than other places. I can't really explain it, it's just less shady. The chicken looks like chicken. The veggies look like real, crisp, good veggies. And when you order a dish, they always PACK the extras on. You'll never have enough rice to eat all of the veggies and meat you get [and they have pretty nice take-out containers, too]. \n\nAs for delivery, they usually send a little guy on a motorbike. Just watch when using a credit card -- they often make the guy bring \"the machine\", which swipes your card and prints out a little receipt, but has been known to ghetto it up and not work on occasion. Sometimes they forget to tell the guy to bring the machine, too, so I've had to give the guy my cell phone to call the place before. So that's a little weird. Other than that, I have no qualms whatsoever with GC and will continue to fund their existence for the rest of my time in Philly. ^_^",
"I had the worst chinese of my life here. That says a lot considering I have had chinese food in places like Utah and upstate New Hampshire. It was so greasy and foul I ended up throwing it out. I probably should have known better given the skeezy neon lights.\n\nThe eggrolls tasted like they had been fried, then thrown aside for 6 or so hours, and then refried in really dirty oil. So gross.\n\nThe chicken with broccoli was a greasy mess. It tasted like it had been reheated as well. The kung pow chicken was also swimming in old grease. \n\nI have heard other people say they like it, but I really don't think I am going to give them another chance. I'll stick with Chinatown.",
"This place looks like something out of Blade Runner. Any minute I expect Edward James Olmos to come out and recruit me(Anyone remember what TV show he was on in the 80's). Sadly its not in 1982, but here in the present tense. Its dingy, its got weird/tacky neon in it. Ordering or picking up food you always feel like you better check to make sure they don't give you the wrong order. On top of that they'll make you wait while they take 5 orders on the phone. Meanwhile your stomach is grumbling and doing backflips. Unfortunately the food is bleck at best.\n\n I had bourbon chicken one time and it was more like chicken soup with bourbon flavoring and some pepper. Not to mention it was greasy. The egg rolls are extremely greasy and overcooked. The hot and sour soup is pretty much the only redeeming factor. And its really not that great, just better than the pile of greasy garbage they serve you.\n\nThere's better stuff elsewhere. You go to Chinatown, go now!",
"While I won't be as harsh as Aaron, I have to agree with mostly everything he said. There was only one time when I actually enjoyed my food, but usually the chicken I order comes half-cold (like, half of the piece of chicken is freezing and the other half is blazing... very strange) and very rubbery, yet dry... kind of like it's not really chicken. The vegetarian spring rolls I have ordered have been decent-tasting, but very greasy. I've ordered Lo Mein a couple times, and it's all stuck together and half-cold. Do your digestive system a favor by not eating here. Ever.",
"Ok, I came here on the advice of co-workers who basically said \"Don't eat at Long River\" - which is across the street from my office.\n\nSo I trudged over the 2-3 blocks to Golden Chopstick, stood in a pretty long line and ordered a Chicken & Stringbean lunch special with brown rice to go. \"Light on the sauce\", I implored.\n\nService was friendly and the order took about 6-8 minutes to come out (not bad considering there were 7 people ahead of me.)\n\nWalked the take-out grub back to my desk and voila. Tasteless - abut thankfully not greasy due to the lack of sauce. Beans were the best part - crisp. Chicken (thankfully white meat) was bone dry and flavorless.\n\nNot sure If I'd ever come back.\n\nNow I am really in fear of Long River. This is supposed to be the \"good\" Chinese place near my office.\n\nOh well.",
"I think we can all agree that Fairmount is in dire need of a good Chinese restaurant. That being said, what we're left with is Long River, the scary place on 29th (?) street whose name escapes me because I'm too scared to go in there, and Golden Chopstick. Out of the three I take Golden Chopstick. I've eaten both in the restaurant (only to check out where I was ordering from), and then mostly takeout. The restaurant is clean, service is quick and the food is hot and tasty. Plus, they never adhere to the \"$10 min\" delivery rule which is great for a single meal. Groundbreaking, no. The best choice in the area? I'd say yes for now.",
"honestly an average chinese restaurant menu but had to actually post a yelp review to compliment the quality. it was raining tonight and the restaurant along callowhill that i actually wanted to go to was closed so i figured what the heck and stopped into golden chopstick for dinner not expecting much. the food was not super greasy and gross and i at least currently don't feel sick :) i had vegetarian general tsos which was really great and a veg spring roll. my meat eater friends had some chicken and broccoli dishes they liked as well. after seeing the older reviews here about the food being gross i'm going to assume they've gotten their act together or i caught them on a good night",
"This is the worst Chinese food I've ever eaten. I ordered the Bourbon chicken lunch special with fried rice and to be honest I don't even think I was eating chicken. The meat and a strange taste and the skin looked unusual for chicken. It was actually a bit disturbing and the fried rice was horrible so I just chucked the whole meal in the garbage and went to Wawa for a hoagie.",
"I ordered take out from here last night, which apparently was a mistake. I was at a friend's house in NoLibs, which yes, is about 18ish blocks away, but still not that far.\n\nIt took close to 2 hours to get our food delivered. When the delivery guy finally arrived, he wouldn't hand me the bag, but kept showing me the receipt. I told him that I'd already paid because I ordered online. He then made me wait while he called his boss. During this process, he set the bag down on a step, only to have it topple over. Seriously, guy, you made us wait way too long, so just give me our food and beat it.\n\nThe food itself was whatever. Outside of Chinatown, all Chinese places taste relatively the same."
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"So the captains boil just opened this week! It's in quite a small location and I can see that changing soon. My review is based completely on the food. It was so good. We would skip the lobster in the future based on the price vs the satisfaction but the crab and corn were definitely worth it! The Cajun fries are definitely spicy and the fried shrimp is so good! It's a fun experiment. No plates. No cutlery. Gloves and a bib. We basically had a fist fight over the snow crab. Everyone working there is very very friendly but it is obvious that there was not enough training for any of the staff before it opened. We got all of our food but all the wrong flavouring and it was hard to get a refill or a menu when we first got there. Can't hate the hustle though! They are busy and the food is good.",
"It's new and it's busy! The food was good, we had crab legs, Cajun fries, lobster and corn. I wasn't all about the lobster for the price but everything else was on point. The crab was really great, it's a smaller location but that will most likely change. I feel like the servers need more training but that will come with experience.",
"This is a first for Edmonton. Crawfish creole broil. Eating out of plastic bags. Ideal for seafood first dates. May have to wait a while but worth the wait. Crawfish was meh but shrimp was fresh. Their lunch special seem ridiculously good value. Don't wear fancy clothes as it's gonna get messy.",
"The food was pretty good. The wait for my chicken was really long, I had to wait for 25 mins just for chicken slices. They didn't have a lot of sauce for the shrimp but it was pretty good. It only took 10 mins for the shrimp to come out.",
"Ahoy! Welcome to the captains boil, where it's a different experience compared to any other restaurant. \n\nThe food came in bags with the choice of what type of seafood (or chicken) and a choice of 4 flavours. When I went the flavours we got were Cajun, garlic butter and captains boil (a combination of all 3 flavours). All were delicious (especially the Cajun, that was my all time favorite!). Although, I was hoping for the garlic butter to be more stronger in garlic. \n\nThe service was great as they were quick with seating us and making sure we had beverages. Our server was kind and patient, making sure we had everything we needed and giving us enough time to decide what we want. \n\nThe interior of the location is very nautical. I really enjoyed the colour scheme that was placed. Filled with natural wood colours and navy, super chic! \n\nOverall, this place is great. I would only be coming here on special occasions, just because it is a little pricy. Then again, it is seafood!",
"one of the best seafood i've ever had..kudos to Red Lobster.....",
"Came here on Friday evening with a huge line up. We were told that we need to wait for 2 hours to get a spot. So make sure to make a reservation before going to this place. Servers were awesome. Engaged with us genuinely. We ordered shrimp, clams and friend rice. Again, the foods didn't disappoint us. Captain's Boils signature sauce was so good.",
"Best seafood restaurant ever!! I've had it in the USA & Toronto and was soo happy to learn they just opened in Edmonton! \nWent on Friday of the May long weekend and waiting time was 30mins although I was told it was 45mins to 1 hr. Make sure to go early enough as they do not take reservations.\nSeafood super super fresh. I had shrimps, dungeonese crab, mussles and oysters and corn. Oysters needed a bit of salt. We ordered mussels with garlic butter sauce but next time I'd go with everythin captain boil. \nPrice was surprisingly not as expensive as I thought it'd be.\nI recommend getting the captain's boil house flavour every time! Service was excellent! Waiters kept refilling my pop, one of the best services I've encountered so far! Keep it up Captain's Boil!\nDefinitely recommend this place!",
"Went for a late lunch, didn't have to wait at all. Thought everything was really yummy. Great customer service, never had an empty drink! They were sadly out of crab legs & they weren't serving the sizzling lunch combo which was what I was going for but opted for the shrimp instead. The fries were $7 but were worth it because the basket was pretty huge. Couldn't finish our food. Would've been 5 stars if they weren't out of the things we pretty much went for. But will be going again!",
"I am beyond happy that I was able to check this place out, it's certainly on yelp's \"hot and new\" and \"the weekly round-up\", for a reason. I went here this past Saturday evening around 9pm and we must have just missed the rush - it wasn't insanely full and most people had just finished their meals. We were greeted and then seated right away which was a pleasant surprise considering how much hype this place has been getting. \n\nThis restaurant is family friendly: great for big groups and for dates - that is assuming you've been with your partner over a year.. trust me it gets really messy really fast! Not exactly a place you'd want to wear your new white dress, trust me!\nBut regardless, the resturaunt is super clean and has beautiful art on the walls. Their bathrooms are wheelchair friendly (woohoo!) and there's a lot of parking outside.\n\nDear manager, please give all your employees a raise - they're all so amazing. Shoutout to Andy who served us and made our night! Everyone there was so friendly and freakin hilarious. They make it such a relaxed environment and I wish I could've stayed longer just to talk with them more. The staff really seemed like they were having fun and it was incredibly refreshing to be able to joke around and feel completely comfortable in such a setting. You guys rock!\n\nSO as far as the food goes I have nothing negative to say! Like I said it gets super messy and I don't mean \"oh no a little spot on my shirt he-he\" .. I mean you better grab the oldest shirt you have and get ready to be covered in grease because stuffs about to go down. I don't mind the mess and honestly it was pretty sweet to be encouraged to play with my food.\n\nI ordered the shrimp and the boyfriend ordered the snow crab legs. PROTIP THANKS TO ANDY: the seasonal catches are pretty pricey (which is expected) so if you're not looking to spend that much then go for something cheaper and share it like we did , it's definitely worth it. You get a lot of meat for what you're paying for and it's really fresh. I definitely recommend the snow crab - it's a bit more work to get to the meat but a little scissor work goes a long way. Yes I said scissors - don't worry, it's not too intimidating and by the end of the night you'll be a pro at de-shelling your crab. \nThe rice is one of their popular sides and I loved it. We were able to finish a plate between the two of us but it could easily serve three or four people.. we just eat a lot. Another tip - use the sauce from your bag of catch and pour it over the rice. So. Damn. Good. I also recommend ordering the sausage - Infact I HIGHLHY recommend you do. You get so much meat and it's probably the best sausage I've had - and I've been to many barbecue places in my days.\n\nI really think this restaurant is a must try if you like your seafood. Not only is the food great but the staff is amazing and the experience of how you eat is super fun. My boyfriend loved it because he said it reminded him of being back in the Phillipines.. so my Filipino brethren - you guys should check this place out! And bring your buddies because this is definitely one of Edmonton's best seafood places."
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"My experience was a good one!!! My server was very attentive, the food was great and on time. I would definately come back and recommend a friend or two to visit as well!!!",
"I know, it's embarrassing, I'm in love with Cracker Barrel. \n\nHow can I justify myself? \n\nThe food is consistently amazing. Grits, biscuits and gravy, chicken n dumplings, cornbread. It might give you a heart attack, but it's a happy heart attack. \n\nThe food is cheap. I've never paid more than $25 for two people, and never left less than so full I wanted to throw up. That says something. Where else can you get dessert for $2.50?! \n\nIt makes me feel like I'm at Disneyland. \n\nEverytime we roll up there's a fleet of Cadillacs unloading senior citizens with canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. And everytime we go in, we are the youngest, thinnest, most ethnic, and smallest group there. But it makes me feel special! \n\nI always order the Old Timer's special, request to sit next to the fireplace, and buy things I really don't need at their shop afterwards, like Christmas figurines. I have officially turned into my mother. Shooooot me.",
"having grown up in TN and going to Cracker Barrels most of my teenage life, this Cracker Barrel was a total disappointment. you'd think i've learned my lesson after the first time i came here, but nope had to come here again to prove myself that this place really wasn't good (breakfast and dinner)... sigh... what happened to the biscuit and the sausage gravy breakfast combo? and what happened to the chicken fried chicken??? it tasted like rubber... is this the bastard child of the real southern Cracker Barrel that I grew up loving? not good.. =(",
"I like this place for the breakfast never tried lunch or dinner but they really know how to make a good breakfast. They have a little shop inside which is worthless just a bunch of junk that looks like its set up to go along with the decor.",
"Nothing extraordinary, but it tasted like a home cooked meal. I had the Chicken and Rice which is the special on Saturday. Chicken tenderloins, over a bed of wild brown rice and a mushroom cream sauce. I would eat here again.",
"Yea this is like the fourth cracker barrel I've rated (with many more to come, I reckon) but I just love how relatively high quality the food is for the price, the super friendly staff, no wait for a table, goofy stuff in the shop, and easy locations right off the highway. (great for roadtrips and vacations) I anticipate many more cracker barrel reviews to come.",
"All I will say is, I love this place! They are always very nice, the food is great, you get a lot, and it's cheap. What else could you ask for? Sure, some servers are better then others, and sometimes they have their bad nights, but overall they do a great job. Try being a server sometime before telling the world the server sucked.... It's like anywhere else, if you are nice to them (and maybe tell them when they do something right) you are going to get preferential treatment. \n\nBottom line: \nI have eaten there many, many times and always come away happy. They do a great job. I've been to other Cracker Barrels and this one rates right up there with the best of them.",
"OK so I'm actually reviewing the cracker barrel... i guess i should start there. My boyfriend and i wanted a quick, easy breakfast. Had fond memories of this place so we went back.\n\nCoffe was fine... service was fine... \n\nMy boyfriend got the country fried steak with hash browns, grits, biscuits w. preserves etc. He was fighting heart burn for the duration of the day... but it seemed that he enjoyed his meal.\n\nAs a vegetarian... options are NOT a plenty here. I went for 2 eggs poached, and biscuits with a side of grits. Everything was fine... no real problems... the eggs looked kind of funny, but tasted ok. The biscuits were good. They said they came with fresh preserves... but unless these preserves were placed in packets and hermetically sealed yesterday, they were far from fresh.. but they were fine.\n\nAll in all, a fine meal... but won't be racing back...",
"We come for Nancy the server on Sunday mornings. She makes our experience special every time! Keep up the good work Nancy! YOU make all the difference. I do however wished you had omelets on the menu.",
"I can't say enough good things about this place. It's spot on every time. Perfect service, high quality food and preparation, cleanliness, etc.\n\nI finally tried a non breakfast item on the menu. The chicken and pork chops country dinner plates. Came with two sides, I chose mashed potatoes and cole slaw. \n\nThe meat actually had flavor, especially the pork chops. The sides were prepared well and it tasted homemade. A great meal for about $10 total.\n\nAlso every breakfast food item is awesome. I understand they are a chain but it doesn't show in the food. Always a safe option dining here."
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"Came here on the first dawn of 2012. Okay, it was actually closer to 11am. The joint was packed, but the coffee was hot, the service fast, and the over-easy eggs perfectly over-easy. If flapjacks are pancakes on steroids, than these were, thick & dense & a bit dry. I don't think Paul Bunyan would've noticed the difference, but I had a hard time scarfing them lumberjack-style. Were I in the west-side boonies again, I'd give it another go.",
"Pretty good food but what pancake house doesn't have pure maple syrup vice table syrup. Would rather go to Cracker Barrel where they know this is a requirement!",
"Flop Jack's?\nWhat a bad joke, a waste of time and money. \nI felt a little sorry for the older people who came here. There will always be a little crowd of people. Who have nothing to do, no ware to go. \n\nWhat I ordered, could they have made it any worse? Two boiled? Poached eggs? After the amount of cooking there was absolutely no flavor. A soup bowel of grits what the heck was that? Who would ever want to eat something like that? Bland it had no flavor of any kind in it. \nTwo slices of uncut toast no butter, or very little. It doesn't matter very poorly prepared.\n\nNormally I would go two more, plus times. As I feel this is very unfair to write something like this after only one visit. Except for some ungodly reason. The waitress felt a need to sit an older couple right behind me. The restaurant was nearly empty. \n\nI could hear them discuss what they had ordered. The woman didn't think it was very good (some kind of Chinese)? She didn't finish it or even want to \"doggie bag\" it home. The male was about of the same opinion. Would that equal three visits?\n\nNormally I would not wait this long before writing something (look at the date of the pictures I posted). Since it was not that memorable, I didn't forget much.\n\nI give one star for the young blond waitress. She got dressed up in a set of tights before leaving for an aerobics class next door. Also since she knows about the quality of what is being served. I cannot give her a half a star.",
"Ordered pancakes (DUh I LOVE pancakes!). If an option, I always order blueberry pancakes and my hubby always orders the old fashioned plain-Jane cakes. They had my coveted blues so I went with that and a side of sausage links.\n\nOur waitress was phenomenal! Very nice, quick to bring out soda refills, and checked on us several times. A+ for service!!\n\nOur food cake out quick, hot, and as ordered. I was disappointed in that the blueberry is just that canned syrup-stuff that is really sweet. I mean it's tasty but fresh fruits would have gotten the place up to four stars. You get 4 cakes in a typical stack. Meat was tasty, no issues there.\n\nSome of the reviews on here seemed crazy bad. We had a good time and the food was what I expected. I would definitely go back if on 10th St. again, but the joint didn't WOW me or anything so I have other preferred pancake huts I'd hit up.",
"This place is great for any meal but my favorite is their breakfast! Super fast service and a sweet staff. The prices are great and the quanity will having you leaving with a doggie bag.",
"I love this place!! Great menu, cute decor, delicious food and friendly staff. They are doing everything right.",
"Food is consistently good, reasonably priced and all entrees offered all day. Very friendly waitresses. NOW open for breakfast and lunch (6am - 3 pm). NO longer open until 8:00 p.m. All menu items offered open till close. Perfect when I want lunch and hubby wants breakfast.\n\nWe've been coming here since they opened in Chapel Hill. For months we were here EVERY Saturday so trust me we're put them to the test. Then the waistline issues so visits have slowed down. Couple times in the PAST bad service and overcooked food but overall we always enjoy the service and food at THIS location. Other locations are at your own risk..especially Zionsville.\n\nThey appear to have a lot of teen bussers who stand around WAITING for tables to empty or working inefficiently during rush hours. Hand them a coffee pot or help run food and drinks. Very frustating when your coffee cup is empty and everyone swamped except the busser just standing there watching.\n\nLarge variety for everyone. Breakfast, Burgers, Sandwiches, Panini, Greek, Home Style Manhattans or even Liver & Onions, and now a Healthy Menu with calorie count offered. BEWARE the warning at bottom of healthy menu, calorie count is HALF order. Regardless it's healthier options which we all appreciate.\n\nFood recommendations: The Spinach, Swiss and Turkey Bacon Omelette is exceptional and comes with fresh fruit. Large omelet and always one of my favorites. \n\nMy other favorite is their Oatmeal. Creamy and comes with all the toppings on the side. Full order is a huge bowl (they also offer tiny bowl). I prefer just cinnamon and touch of sub sugar. Delicious!\n\nMonte Carlo with Ham & Swiss on French Toast comes with choice of soup, salad or coleslaw. If you're not watching your waist a must have. ALWAYS delicious and trust me, you will enjoy the sandwich on their french toast. OMG!\n\nGyro Sandwich has tender slices of gyro meat on pita with tomatoe, onions and cucumber sauce. Tasty and would order again if hungry for Gyro. Spinach Pie with Greek salad is also very popular and tasty.\n\nBreakfast options I speak from friends comments. French Toast is the best in the world. MUST order!!! Monte Carlo experience told me he's right even though I've never had a full breakfast order. \n\nPancakes are good, not exceptional, would order again. If you love pancake toppings know that their topping is pie filling. Some love..so I'm not hating just warning. Fresh fruit option needed even if they had to rasie the prices slightly. \n\nLast but not least my friend loves the Liver & Onions. This being his third time ordering. He enjoys the way its cooked then smothered with sautee onions. His 2 side choices are mashed potatoes and corn. Corn rather bland and not sweet though. His words are if you like Liver and Onions order it!!!\n\nSomething for everyone. Give it a try and if you're not happy speak up to the manager. We have and it's helped. As he said, it is the only way they can fix the problems.",
"Flap Jacks in Chapel Hill Shopping Center serves all menu items from open till close (3:00 pm). They have good food and even offer a Healthy Menu for those who prefer. We had great service by our server, Crystal, and she always make our experience so much fun! \n\nToday my choice was off of the Healthy Choice menu. The Breakfast Wrap which comes with eggs whites, turkey bacon, Swiss cheese, spinach, and served with fruit. I ordered without tortilla to reduce calories and had they make it into an omelet. They always accommodate all my special requests. \n\nMy friend had the Monte Cristo with ham, Swiss cheese on French toast. He really enjoyed and would order again; Also one of my favorite sandwiches.\n\nThey also have wonderful, creamy oatmeal!!",
"We are regulars and rarely have any complaints with this Flap Jacks. Service is good, food is hot and they work around your food allergies or preferences. Prices are reasonable and seating for large groups.\n\nFrench toast is my nephew all time favorite and he insists I mention often. I enjoy that regardless the hour of day I can order breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Western Omelette is one of my hubands favorites. Wish they would offer fresh pancake toppings rather than the canned pie filling toppings but it appears to be popular and my husband has no problem with it.",
"I love local, small, and family-run businesses. I truly want to support the little guy that is trying to make a difference and make their presence. I have to say that I am not impressed with Flap Jack's. I've been here several times and I've tried a number of menu items. The place is always packed, but I just don't get it. The prices are not worth what you get. They are missing the value boat when the flavor and quality just is not there.\n\nPossibly the worst biscuits and gravy I've had, EVER. Once again, I have given them a fair shake and tried a variety of menu items, different times, and across multiple occasions. I have to question whether the prized biscuits and gravy don't originate from a can and freezer. Nothing to write home about. Portion is average, the gravy is missing flavor, sausage, and a creamy appeal. Very bland. The biscuits appear to be fresh frozen and baked onsite. It just doesn't make sense. How hard is it to make them from scratch and serve them fresh. I might be wrong, but coming from a long history in the restaurant industry, a foodie by heart, and avid cook, the biscuits are a miss. The French toast is average. The omelets are average. The pancakes are average. The impression I get was Henry Ford was in the kitchen demonstrating the assembly line technique for cranking out bland, middle of the road, and basic kitchen techniques. I envision a can opener is the most used kitchen instrument at Flap Jack's.\n\nI try to highlight something positive at each place I visit for my reviews, but in my honest opinion, I just can't think of anything that is worthy of mention on their menu. Service is typically fast, accurate, and friendly. The restaurant front is usually attractive, clean, and well kept. The pricing on the menu items appears to be high for the quality. Disappointing each time.\n\nI wish I could be more supportive."
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"Brand New Korean restaurant in Nashville. We actually went on Grand opening day. Service is spotty; food is ok.. This place is spotless clean though. Other Korean places in Nashville are so much better. See Korea House or Hai Woon Dai.",
"This is a medium sized restaurant with fairly authentic Korean food. The staff is a little slow sometimes. The food on the other hand is very good and properly prepared.",
"I was not impressed by Seoul Garden at all. Unless of course you enjoy playing sign language back and forth with your waitress because she speaks no English (which technically could be a good sign in a restaurant like this but was not.). This is especially not fun being a vegetarian and hoping that your hand signals do not betray you and your waitress bequeath you with a big bowl of meat. Luckily she interpreted well. However the food was not great. Not even the banchan was just okay.\nThe weirdest part of the whole experience was that all of the non Korean customers were all grouped together in one corner (set apart with dividers) of the restaurant. The people sitting at the tables around us noticed it too.\nThis is just a weird place with mediocre food and a less than helpful... although friendly...staff.",
"Prior to Seoul Garden Restaurant, to my knowledge, I had never had Korean food before. Korean food in general is pretty weird and I had not heard of most of the stuff that they had on the menu, so I stuck with what I knew! I had the barbeque chicken, which was really good and they do a great presentation by preparing it at your table. It was good, the side was some sort of seaweed thing and some Korean style veggies. Try this place if you are in for something different, but you might want to research Korean food first!",
"my introduction to korean food. the other review does make me want to go to hai woon dai. great place, and comes well recommended from me!\n\neric b",
"The service is sometimes friendly, not very attentive, and not quick. That being said, the food is exceptional. The banchan (small sides) that comes with every meal is the best in Nashville, especially the boiled eggs with shredded beef. The kimchi is crisp, clean, stinky, and delicious. I can't even begin to say enough about the home made steamed dumplings, TRY THEM ASAP.\n\nI've tried the following dishes and loved each one:\n\n1. Grilled bulgogi (pork)\n2. Kimchi stew with pork\n3. Soft tofu stew with kimchi\n4. Stir fried squid with noodles \n5. Beef & leek soup\n6. Grilled beef short ribs\n\nSeoul Garden is probably my 2nd-3rd favorite restaurant in Nashville. The food is consistently good even though the service is somewhat shoddy. It's also one of the only places in Nashville with bbq tables.",
"Honestly...LOVE this place. Considering I have yet to find much decent Asian food in Nashville, this was a definite surprise. Yummy bugulgi, galbi, banchan, etc. Not to mention late night Karaoke! A redeeming star in Nashville's severely lacking Asian food scene.",
"Decent Korean BBQ for Nashville but horrible service. I've been to this restaurant twice now, each time receiving less-than-friendly service. \n\nTo sit at the grill tables, you'll have to order a minimum of 2 meat items which is understandable. Two orders of meat will feed about 2-3 guests. A plate of Bulgogi and Kalbi will run about $20/plate while Samgyeopsal costs about $17/plate. Anybody that has eaten Korean BBQ at a more Asian populated city will know that's a bit pricier than normal. But since we're in Nashville with limited choices, this is decent. \n\nSeoul Garden uses hot coals instead of gas grills, so the servers will rush you to eat medium cooked meat to prevent too many grill plate changes. If you like the meat crispy and not chew a piece of undercooked Samgyeopsal, please be prepared to receive some \"looks\" from the servers.\n\nThey serve about 6-8 Banchan dishes which the servers have turned their nose if you ask for refills. Please note that you'll have to specifically ask for how many orders of rice, they won't serve one per guest, unless you ask. Also, even if you order 5 orders of meat at the grill table, asking for a 3rd helping of lettuce will result in a charge. Final note, a 17% gratuity charge is automatically tacked on if you sit at the grill tables.\n\nIf you're dying for the grill experience, give Seoul Garden a try. If you don't care for it much, there are a few local joints that will serve it to you ready to eat with a smile.",
"Just a head up, I am Asian so would it give my review for an Asian restaurant any more credit? \nActually my boss recommends me this place. I trust his recommendation since his ex girlfriend was Korean. So I took an hour drive from Kentucky to eat at Seoul Garden.\nOnce I got inside the restaurant, I was like \" am I in Korea ?\". The place literally reminds me of the Korean dramas I've watched, especially the Korean couples and groups eating and chatting in Korean. The restaurant is very clean, unlike the typical sappy Asian restaurants (minus the over-priced Japanese ones).\nI rarely saw grilled fish in Korean restaurants, even in bigger cities, but they have grilled fish in the menu here. I am absolutely love, love, love it. I do not know what type of fish it is; though, it has a crunchy, smoky taste and has lots of eggs inside.\nThe small size dishes of kimchie and others, how I should say it?mmm look so cute haha ^ ^ The complimentary cold cinnamon tea is refreshing, it is good to wash off the spicy taste.\nThe price of my two grilled fishes, size dishes and tea is about $12, not bad at all.\nBest Korean joint in Nashville for sure!",
"Wonderful service from the sweet and accommodating hostess.... the banchan were brought out a little too close to the serving of our meal but were delightful, kimchee, red chili tofu, bean sprouts, steamed broccoli. i love little bites. i got the bibimbop with meat in a hot bowl - highly recommended as it was cooking the whole time i was eating it, and by the time i dug down to the bottom some of the rice was crispy and crunchy which was an interesting contrast to the fried egg, cooked beef, and veggies. very fun dining experience. the grilled pork was also very flavorful but less exciting, served with rice but not veggies. the banchan were a good accompaniment though. definitely will go back."
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"Wasn't too impressed with their food. Ordered the tuna tartare, which never came out :(. Had the sirloin steak, which wasn't even that good, and it was also overcooked. Fortunately I was with good company, so the food didn't bother me as much. However, I probably won't come back and have the food here again.",
"I was with friends and had a good time but as far as the food in concerned, it was a disappointment. Nothing stuck out overwhelmingly positively. My chicken dish was buttery, undercooked, and bland, even for southern French. Service was average, and we were the only ones there on a Wednesday night!\n\nBlah. Underwhelming. Avoid.\n\nI might return for their happy hour. The decor is cool and casual, with an open space in the bar area. Beware of the jacked up prices though.",
"When I was younger, I Lost $50 to a grifter in a game of full card monty. That was money better spent than on this restaurant. Ignoring the bizarre walk through a closed mall to reach the restaurant, the 1980s hip decore (including a blinking neon palm tree), and the fact that the view of 30th St. station was obscured by steamed-over windows, the food was a bland and mildly nauseating affair. This was during restaurant week-4 courses for $35.\n\nThe first course was soup du jour. The best comment to be mustered about this soup by my date was that it was that the soup must be to cleanse the palate. Starting a theme, one potato in my soup had not been thoroughly microwaved, and was cold in the center.\n\nFor hor d'oeuvres, my date had escargot and I the duck confit. Having traveled to the French Riveria, and this being a French bistro, I presumed that the food might be of a similar brand. I was mistaken. The escargot was served in a thick and flavorless broth; the snails themselves were chewy, tasteless, and likely from a can. The duck was not a thigh of duck (as I have always before seen confit served), but rather diced pieces which resembled tuna from a can, and with which the duck shared a similar flavor.\n\nFor an entree, my date had the lamb and I the bass. Again failing to set the microwave timer properly, my date's lamb was cold in spots, warm in others, and in no places hot. The meal had an appearance similar to a BBQ, except without the deliciousness of one. It is unclear as to whether the lamb bone was actually a part of the meat, or was merely stabbed into the meat for pure presentation as an afterthought. As for the bass, I am not convinced that it was bass at all-this was a very light, white, and flaky fish; it if was bass, I have never eaten this part of a bass before. My guess would be monkfish. It was coated in an olive paste that was clearly not fresh-made. It is noteworthy that no ingredients were fresh, and were all of the cheapest quality.",
"A friend and I went for restaurant week - 4 courses for $35 - on Tuesday, January 29th.\nIt was a strange but pleasant walk through the closed Market Design Center... a little abandoned-feeling, but I enjoyed seeing the design displays (Garrett, it is not a mall)\nThe food was absolutely delicious... The servers were nice, but slow.\nOur stomachs were eating themselves from the inside out before we got a bread basket or a bowl of soup.\nBoth the bread and soup were better than I expected though, and I expected good. lol\nI had the hummus appetizer but the chips weren't done enough. They weren't baked long enough to be crispy, but the servers brought me a new dish. I will be going back to get this appetizer as a takeout. It was THAT good.\nWe were both stuffed, but the food was so good we couldn't stop eating!!!\nFor the main course, I chose the salmon entree, and my companion had the filet. Both were perfect.\nFor dessert, I chose the apple tart and was not disappointed.\nUpon leaving, I had to wait quite a while for someone to retrieve my coat...\nI think it was just understaffed... maybe they went with their usual Tuesday routine instead of anticipating the extra help needed for restaurant week... Time spent waiting at the beginning and the very end are my only complaint.",
"Went here once with a few friends since I've visited the sister restaurant Patou several times and honestly I was a bit disappointed. Not that i didn't enjoy the long journey to find exactly where the restaurant is (you have to trek through a marketplace), but the risotto that i ordered was very run of the mill. Also the prices were higher for a Philadelphia restaurant, which I would have gladly paid if the food were up to par. I'm not exactly sure how this restaurant has been successful for so many years.",
"I always forget about Bistro St. Tropez. It is tucked away in a design show-room building on about 22 or 23 & Market.\n\nOn the 4th floor.\n\nYou really have to remember that it's there.\n\nMeanwhile I have been for lunch 3-4 times and have had salads (excellent) omel;etes and sandwiches. All were very good and mostly specials pr plat du jour. Reasonably priced, too - and fresh lemonade. (I adore a good Arnold Plamer.)\n\nThis is a nice lunch option. Don't forget about it!",
"A+ on 3 of the 4. My entree (pork) wasn't that good -- it tasted buttery and salty. The filtet was a little better. LOVED LOVE LOVED everything else. \n\nAP: Hummus plate and tuna tartare \nBEV: French martini and Domaine Andre Cologne Beaujolais - burgandy\nENT: Pork and Filet \nDES: Chocolate Mousse and Raspberry tarte with lemon sorbet\n\nReally tucked away and hidden near 30th station and randomly on the fourth floor of a design building. Needless to say it was easy for my fiance to lead me around into the restaurant and have me have NO idea where we were going. -Good place for a surprise- AND he had flowers delivered to the restaurant that were presented when we were seated! That's pretty awesome. \n\nThe atmosphere was really calm and the waiter paid just enough attention to us that we felt taken care of, but he certainly didn't pester us. We were able to have a long enjoyable dinner with a fun view of the city. \n\nI'll take a French bistro any day, but I'll have to go back to try some more entrees to then boost up to 5.",
"Great place for lunch!\n\nIt's been many years since my last experience at Bistro St Tropez, so was happy to try it out again for a business lunch. \n\nWhile the menu is a tad boring, the dishes were anything but. The salads are bright and crisp, the soups delectable and the ingredients fresh and well presented. \n\nVegetarians and vegans could get by there, but have to great a little creative. Nothing on the lunch menu is specifically vegetarian.",
"We enjoyed a dinner for two in a quiet corner of the restaurant with a beautiful view of the river and skyline. We went all out because we had a gift certificate, but the bill would have been delightfully reasonable even without it.\n\nBEV: Champagne\nAP: St. Jacques, Champignons\nSALAD: Boston, Oysters\nENT: Filet, Dorade\nDES: Chocolate cake (melted center), profiteroles",
"Wonderful bar with some great martinis. At night there's a great view of the new Amtrak building and West Philly! The service is generally pretty good. The food can be hit or miss, and is cooked in a Southern / Provincial style. The seafood is wonderful - I recommend the Scallops! The tuna tartare is very interesting and has hints of cucumber and citrus, but doesn't overpower the tuna! The desserts are epic! Also, they are partnered with Patou and have a Dinner's Club card - after a few meals, you get a free entree; after a few bottles of wine, you get a free one!"
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"We just went to the all you can eat lunch buffet and it was awesome! $13, and it included soup (I chose miso soup, delicious and fresh!), appetizer (had shrimp dumpling, also awesome), then sushi pieces and rolls. All very fresh, authentic, high quality. I love that I no longer have to drive all the way to Fairview Heights for great sushi! Support the local economy with some delicious sushi at a fantastic price. You can even get the all you can eat to go!",
"Best sushi in town an serious contender vs Sushi Tatsu for best sushi in the Metro-East. \n\nThis is an all you can eat sushi place but the quality is exceptional and compares very favorably with pricier places like Japanese Garden. Well.... actually there is no comparison. Sushi Ai is a much better sushi place, and they have bento boxes that Japanese garden does not have. As a matter of fact Japanese Garden is the reason I used to drive to the Sushi Ai in Maryland heights for Sushi. \n\nIt opened 3/17, so they are still working out kinks of opening. For instance, I ordered 2 spicy tuna rolls at diffferent times for my meal. At one time they had the traditional spicy sauce and tuna mixed in the roll kind of luke a tuna salad. The second time they had the hot sauce on top of a tuna roll. I liked it and the variety was cool. Traditionalists may not be so pleased. \n\nAlso, they had a light issue going on in there. Lights kept going off and then turning on. IT was a little distracting. \n\nThe sushi both nigiri and rolls were just short of outstanding. The fish was exceptionally fresh. I tried the salmon, mackeral, tuna, snapper. Also had spicy tuna rolls and Christmas roll. \n\nServers were very professional but could be more friendly. They were not very talkative and did not explain things well. I do not know if a shyness issue or new restaurant issue. \n\nThey put bamboo, geisha and other Japanese pieces around the interior of a strip mall restaurant. It is a nice environment to eat.",
"I have been here a few times and still have mixed feelings about this place. I do not like the set up what so ever. It reminds me of being in a cafe. Not where I usually want to be when I eat Sushi. Although, if it was AMAZING sushi, I could eat it sitting on top of a cardboard box. I wasn't a fan of the Sushi Ai Roll. It wasn't at all what I expected for some reason. I did like the wasabi totiko and the spicy tuna. They were both flavorful. The service I got was pretty good the few times that I was there. It's close to my office so I'll probably stop by for lunch quite a bit out of convenience.",
"Poor service. Went for lunch. Server acted bored and could not care less. Kitchen brought out my food as she never checked in it. Chicken was good but salad that came with lunch was full of water and premade. Server never refilled my drink and had to be tracked down. Twice. Tables were not full. Place was empty.",
"If you like any of the Sushi Ai's in the St. Louis area, you then will also like their metro-east cousin! The menu is identical. Simply great AYCE sushi. The price here is a little higher than in St. Louis. I can't explain that, other than cost of product on one side of the river versus the other. But nevertheless, the quality and taste is exactly the same; excellent!\n\nThere is one thing about this Sushi Ai that I must admit I don't care for. That is, it's collocated with a Chinese take-out joint. I get it. It lends great cost efficiency to the operation (a single restroom, single soda fountain, single kitchen, etc). But the odors associated with Chinese food (many fried menu items), tend to \"bleed over\" onto the sushi side of the operation. I really don't want to smell fried Chinese food, while I'm consuming delicious sushi! But the food is so damn good and reasonable, I can overlook this minor inconvenience rather easily.\n\nThe price difference between the lunch AYCE is $12.99, versus $19.99 for dinner. At this $7 difference comes a considerable difference in the items offered. The best sushi and rolls, as well as additional appetizers are only offered as part of the dinner AYCE menu. The good news is, if you really have to have that Volcano Roll (dinner item, and my personal favorite), they will let you order from the dinner menu for lunch, but you'll be charged the dinner price. To me, when in a sushi mood, the price is worth it!\n\nDecor is basic Japanese. Nothing extravagant; looks more like a fast food joint than a sushi bar. It's kinda' small, so bigger crowds can be difficult to accomodate. The rest rooms are small, but clean. This isn't a date spot. But it's a great place if you really feel like getting your sushi on!\n\nI'll be back, again and again!",
"If you want decent sushi, for good prices, with good deals. This is your place. \nAtmosphere is not all that. But you forget once the rolls get to the table. \n\nIt is also linked to a Chinese spot so feel free to cuisine hop. I would say this is a hole in the wall in rural Illinois that holds its own.\n\nTil then, peace.",
"The atmosphere of Sushi AI is nice.. The service is pretty good.. the Sushi is ok however I didnt care for the consistancy of any of the rolls that I had.. there was very little texture to it at all it felt as if maybe all the ingrediants had been blended together then rolled up. This place was good enough though that if what I wanted was quick all I can eat Sushi I may stop by here.. but if I want really good sushi that never fails and I have extra time to sit around then I will still be at Sushi Tatsu..",
"Great food! Horrible waiting :(\n\nI want so badly to give this place 5 stars, as that's what the food is... but can't.\n\nPaying $13 for all-you-can-eat sushi is awesome, and well worth the cost. The wait is ridiculously long for lunch two out of the three times I\"ve been though, and definitely detracts from the experience. It has taken up to 15 minutes per order. \n\nWord of advice, order more than you think you'll eat the first time. You do have to pay 25 cents for every uneaten item, but it's much better than waiting, especially if you have to get back to work within a specified timeframe.",
"While this place has all you can eat sushi, i just do not think it is very good quality sushi. If you don't really care about taste and just want cheap seafood then come here.\n\nMy hubby did the three rolls, four pieces of sushi and an appetizer for $2.00 less than the all you can eat...it was just not needed, not that he couldn't have polished off more food he just didn't want...this special is there \"TO GO\" all you can eat.\n\nAlso im disgusted with there coupons, they never know what they are...i have an insert that said kids eat free with an adult all you can eat...and they don't even have a kids menu, so they told me that my kiddo could order something from the appetizer menu.\n\nSecondly, they say \"ANY THREE ROLLS or TWO ROLLS for $10.99, and $7.99. This does NOT really mean any rolls, they will bring you a sheet of paper of their most cheapest rolls for you to chose from, its not from their full menu, i think you only have about 12 rolls to choose from.\n\nThis is not the first time with there coupons to get you in there..you can read my other review...\n\nI am utterly disappointed with this place when i come to think about it. I have gotten a bento box twice which has not disappointed me or the price, if i was eating alone it would be one thing...trying to save money another...I really don't think i will come back here again. I've tried them twice!\n\nJust ask questions about your coupons cause you may not get what it says!",
"The kids talked me into sushi ai. We got a variety of rolls. They all were delicious. The only negativethe fish on the nigiri were kind sliced very thin.\n\nThe interior was very nice for a strip mall location. The service is good, but they seem disengaged. But, I can't really complain. If you ask for something it shows up, the drinks remain filled. Still not as nice of servers as Maryland heights. So keep that in mind.\n\nThey are a solid performer. I have not tried the coupons.\n\nIn the words of MacArthur, I will return."
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"Chipotle is by far the best of the Mexican/Southwest chain fast food restaurants in the Tampa/St Pete area. Your either getting a burrito, tacos or a bowl with your choice of meat or veggie. Normally very large portions that are balanced by the quality of the ingredients. 4 salsa to choose from ranging from hot to corn. They don't have the hot sauce bar of Tijuana Flats but the overall eating experience more than makes up for it. My girlfriend is a vegetarian and is always happy with the veggie bow. This is a great place to grab something quick at lunch or on the way home from a long day at the office.",
"Bland. The menu reads good but the finished product is just boring. This place could use some spice to it. Sure it's nice to get a vegetarian option but not when it tastes like a bowl of steamed vegis. It's supposed to be mexican , you know spicy and flavorful, not old people food.",
"For a fast-food place, Chipotle rules. Good value for your dollar, and tasty food made fresh. They don't offer an exhaustive menu, but what they do, they do well. You can have your choice of 1) wrap, taco, salad, burrito, or bowl; 2) chicken, beef, carnitas, veggie, or (one more--can't remember) as the protein, 3) mild, medium, hot, or corn salsa; and 4) everything else--guacamole (extra $), black beans, cilantro rice, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, etc. \n\nThis location had decent parking (big shopping center) and the typical decor. The counter staff were friendly and professional. We ate our food in the restaurant, and we were in and out in under 20 minutes. They also can do to-go versions.\n\nIn short, if you're in a hurry, Chipotle is the way to go!",
"As long as you keep in mind that Chipotle is primarily a fast food restaurant, it stacks up really well against available options. It's pricier than taco bell by about double, but the food is 10 times better. \n\nTheir uber-simple menu lays it on the line. which meat do you want, how do you want it delivered (burrito, bowl, etc). And what do you want mixed in with it. (rice, beans, salsa.) \n\nThey make a big deal out of their no-antibiotic beef, etc etc, But I can't tell that it makes the meats any tastier. I agree with other reviewers that Chipotle is a little on the bland side, especially in terms of spicy salsas to mix in with your burrito. But honestly this is not intended to be fine dining. \n\nThe store we visited was great. We hit there at the peak of dining time on a busy holiday night, but the place was well staffed and they moved us through the line very quickly. We ate in the dining room, which was well kept. \n\nIf I had to gripe at all, I'd say it's a little on the pricey side. But if you're in a hurry for a quick, reasonably tasty meal that you can get through quickly so you can make it to your movie on time, Chipotle will fit the bill nicely.",
"Excellent burritos and they were super-cooperative when I came in with a huge order. (They have a handy form you can fill out to help them make your large order - a fact that I learned about after the process was over.) Delicious, filling, and fast.",
"Favorite place for fresh, customizable Mexican. I love using their app to order ahead and beat the lunch rush. Finally, quick is no longer synonymous with fat/fried/grease.",
"Love this place. the portions are huge and you don't have to wait long to eat. The service is always friendly.",
"GREAT FOOD, its a line just like Moes only this place does it right. for a few more bucks you get REAL food, I love the spicy steak that is just a tad pink in the middle, this place does it right. Yes you will have to shell out maybe a few extra bucks but it is WORTH It. Skip on other things-not your health. They do get busy and sometimes the kids that work here can be rude but aside from that I LOVE IT!",
"I just love this place and have reviewed other chipotles but I want to say this one is my favorite one the employees are always friendly and they always serve up generous portions for you. Grab a steak bowl some chips and a beer and your all set",
"It's always clean, and the staff is always nice. Getting to the location is a bit awkward, but perfectly doable. \n\nThe food definitely matches national Chipotle standards of awesome."
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"Great hot dogs and are consistent with the original Brookesville location. I ordered Nate Norm Dog which is delicious. It has loose meat, chili, coleslaw, and onion rings. Try it! Wings are pretty good but the price could be better.\n\nCheap for the kids to eat as a normal hotdog is about $2.",
"Just tried this tonight. I didn't like it. Had a onion &sauce dog. Dice's has a better dog hands down. I won't be going back.",
"I frequently stop in for a beer and hot dog. BBQ dog is delish, chili dog is great, and my personal favorite is the Chicago dog. I would recommend this place for anybody looking to get a tasty coney.",
"Best hot dogs i ever had. Very friendly staff, a fun atmosphere. They also have a Reserved Parking spot for reciepients of the Purple Heart, Combat Wounded Veterans. Great great place to eat.",
"Fun atmosphere, clean, friendly service. They don't use all beef hot dogs which makes a big difference in taste. Good variety of choices on the menu including fish, chicken, and pork sandwiches. I would pay the money for the option of all beef hot dogs if it was available.",
"I loved it and happy I don't have to drive to Brooksville for their hot dogs. Food was fast and their outdoor seating was nice. Loved their chili.",
"We frequently went to their Brooksville location n loved it. So happy when I heard they were coming to Z'hills. I always enjoyed their wings but here for some reason were so soaked n hot sauce they were dripping down my arm. Hubby enjoyed the dog he had. Inside is well decorated n fun colorful decor. Price maybe a little high but, what isn't now a days!!",
"Absolutely delicious! Just checked into our hotel, looking for something to eat and found this gem. Started with the lentil soup, pefect this set the stage for the rest of the meal....",
"Much needed in zephyrtucky!!! Good dogs , great shakes! I remember this place when it was the old country kitchen. Happy to seen it's taken over and cleaned up!",
"We thoroughly enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. They take there dogs seriously! We ordered corndogs, onion rings, fried okra, Chicago dog, foot long with onions mustard and chili, the sausage dog and drinks, lunch for 4, $30.00. Resonable pricing. Would be a fun fun place to bring the whole family and out of town guests would remember thus place for years."
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"Very excited to have a new juice bar in the East Nashville/five points area! The inside design fits with the vibe of the neighborhood and most of all, the juice is delicious. All of the recipes are really creative and full of healthy (mainly local/organic) fruits and veggies. I have tried the Frenchman, St. Valentines and the black bean brownies.",
"This is definitely the BEST juice and smoothie spot on the east side and in ALL of Nashville! Everything is lovingly handmade by the owner himself, the friendliest guy in the neighborhood! He doesn't skimp on any ingredients and uses only the very best. And everything tastes AH-MAZING. And the kale salad is KILLER. Stop reading and get your juice on!",
"I want to root for this place - it's cute and the guy who helped me was super nice. But alas, my smoothie was just not very good. It had lime in it and they threw the entire lime in so I kept getting bits of peel in my mouth that I wanted to spit out. Yuck! I've seen other places peel a lemon or lime before juicing it. There were other things I disliked about the texture (too many oats!). Overall it just didn't taste very good - it was just bland and not worth the $8 or so I paid for it. I'll give them another chance but I'm not sure this place is going to make it. :(",
"I've been trying a new juice bar every time I stop in Nashville. This one stood out from the rest for me. Went in there to grab a juice and I got exactly what I needed. They have a lot of different stuff to chose from. The establishment was super clean and well kept. The juice was great! The owner was nice and friendly. Will definitely come back for some good juice.",
"Unique juices in Nashville, a refreshing change from same old juices. Owner is so nice and accommodating. Always and great afternoon treat!",
"Lynne Lorraine's is hands down the best juice place in Nashville. I have tried many, but nothing compares. The ingredients are from local farms when available, and anything that can't be purchased locally is done so through other fantastic resources. Chad, the owner, truly cares about the quality of his ingredients which is evident in the flavor from the juice. The recipes are all so creative and the balance of different flavors is absolutely perfect. I have yet to try something that I wouldn't get again. The menu is expanding, too, adding more food items so ask about their daily specials! \n\nPeople constantly complain about the cost of juicing in general, but health is an investment. The concern instead should be how non-organic/bottled juices can be sold for such a low price. \n\nI love knowing that what I put into my body can be immediately absorbed, converted to energy and used to correct any imbalances or deficiencies. Do something nice for yourself and go get a juice!",
"Stumbled on this juice bar while wandering the shops. The man that helped us was SO kind and worked with us to create a juice that we would each love. Super friendly service. Would definitely go back! Fresh ingredients. Drinks made to order.",
"Love this place! I go there every morning and get a juice and Acai bowl with blueberries and strawberries. The owner is a super nice guy and very knowledgable about juicing. I wish they were open past 4pm and on Sunday but I still think it deserves 5 stars!!",
"The Shops at Fatherland are such a nice part of East End. I always seem to want their collective to grow more massive. Businesses like Lynne Lorraine's is why.\n\nI first tried to come here on my birthday but, unfortunately, it was closed despite being past opening time when I arrived. A response to my check-in let me know the reason for the tardiness: he (the owner?) had gotten tied up buying the days' fruit & veggies. Satisfied with the response, I made plans to return the following week. On as unassuming Wednesday, I walked in to find one gentleman on his laptop and no one behind the counter. Oh no. Did this happen to me again? Nope. The fellow in charge was taking a break whilst there were no customers around. Once I entered, he walked me through the large menu, explained that it was seasonal, that solid food options were on the way, and what the top sellers were. As much as I wanted to go the all-fruit route, I thought better of it and chose the Mr. P: cucumber, kale, carrot, and apple. Satisfied I'd made the right choice, I paid and waited for him to make my juice. It was then that the most curious thing happened:\n\nHe washed his hands -- in front of me.\n\nFour stars just for that! Wow!! I'm serious. Many places would have thought nothing of being on a laptop and handling money. Seeing that the first item of business before making my juice and after handling my cash was to wash his hands made me realize that my health was in good (ahem) hands at LL. It's the little things that add up to big things. Kudos for sanitary considerations. I mean it. This small act let me know that my produce was properly washed, the utensils were clean and that my well-being as a customer was respected. That one act guaranteed my fandom and return business. Well, that and the fact that the juice was refreshing and made with a metric ton of fruit and vegetables (I watched him make it). Be enthused, East Enders. You have a juice shop that's local, committed to your health and delicious. Patronize this business.",
"Great juice shop! Not cheap, but prices are typical of fresh juice bars. If you can wait a few minutes for your juice to be custom made from whole fruits (literally, the fruits start whole and are chopped up in front of you before they go into the juicer), you won't be disappointed."
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"I hate that my review is the first one on Yelp after their name change but I feel compelled to give my 2-cents. I am a semi-regular at Dale's (formerly T.J.'s Kitchen) and a fan, going primarily for breakfast every couple of weeks. Their food is consistently good and their service is typically good, today excepted. Overall, I am a fan.\n\nHere is what happened today. My wife and I arrived at approximately 9:20 and waited a couple minutes to be seated, which seemed unnecessary because the restaurant was less than half full. After we were seated, our waitress arrived fairly quickly to take our drink order. She delivered our drinks fairly quickly but, although we were ready to order, she went immediately to another table to do something there. She came back a few minutes later and took our order. Two major issues occurred after we placed our order.\n\n1) Our waitress disappeared for long spells at a time, leaving our coffee cups empty for 5-10 minutes multiple times. This wasn't unique to our server. I saw other customers holding up coffee cups and pepsi cups to other servers indicating that they were empty and needed to be refilled. At one point, a customer at an adjacent table got up and went to the back with his coffee cup, got a second cup, filled them both, and sat back down. A second time, he went to get another refill and just brought out the pot and started refilling other customers' cups.\n\n2) It took approximately 40 minutes after ordering before we got our food and some other customers who arrived after us were served before us.\n\nThe explanation from our server was that a server didn't show up. It seems that a server AND a kitchen staff person would have to have not shown up to fall down in both areas.\n\nLike I said, I am a fan and I will definitely come back but I hope Dale's fixes the problems or their loyal customers will begin finding alternatives with better service. I will post a review upon my next visit and expect it to be reflective of my previous good experiences there. I have invited people to try the restaurant but I would be embarrassed if I found out they tried it this morning.",
"Eat at Dale's on a weekly basis. Food and service are consistently good. Have they had their hiccups? Of course, but overall a great experience. The owner is actively engaged. Often he sits in the dining room watching and coaching his staff. Nothing harsh, simple pointers. I continue to come back due to value. Food is as good or better than any of your other breakfast places and much cheaper.",
"the best white chocolate strawberry pancakes ever!!! maybe one of the best pancakes i've ever had in my entire life.",
"For what it is, you can't beat it. Typical American fare done right. We just got some take out and it was way better than I though it would be. I had a beef Manhattan w/ green beans and steamed veggies. The Texas toast was thick and tasty, the beef was super thin sliced roast beef (NOT LUNCH MEAT), and I'm pretty sure the mashed potatoes were real. The gravy was from a gravy mix, but don't we all love that kind of gravy? I do. To top it off, they put the gravy in its own tub so as not to make the bread all soggy. Nice. The green beans were certainly not canned. They were a vivid kelly green and cooked to perfection. Little shards of thick bacon, crisp but not raw, well seasoned but not so that you wouldn't know they were green beans. The steamed veggies were in a delicious butter sauce, again perfectly cooked. They had bite but weren't raw, and the buttery sauce wasn't out of control. Not your Paula Dean coronary inducing sludge, just enough to make them pop. The little salt & pepper packets from the plastic cutlery kit still sit unopened & I pretty much ALWAYS douse my green beans in pepper. \n\n\nTheir website is slick as can be, but then there were big \"senior discount\" banners outside wich made me worried I'd be eating super salty, processed hospital food, but this was the real deal.\n\n\nThe prices were great to boot. $9 got me the manhattan, and both sides. Most places wouln't even include one side at that price point, but two? Nice. Pretty much unbeatable. \n\n\nI'm reading some of the minor negative bits on here and as a guy who works in \"the industry\" (jeez louise), this stuff happens. \n\n\nAll in all, this is a great addition to Beech Grove. If they had a buffet with the quality of food I recieved tonight, Poderosa would be out of business in a month or two tops.",
"I found this restaurant on yelp and we saw great reviews on it. Stopped in greeted immediately. Server was all smiles and attentive. Food came out looking so good in its presentation that we wasted no time digging in. And the final conclusion..... best friggin breakfast I have had in years. #BPTF",
"Great place for any meal! The pancakes are a family favorite, the bread pudding is a must, and the rest if the menu does not disappoint. \nWe have hosted large groups here several times. Dennis and the rests if Dales are always welcome us with top notch service. A southeast side gem everyone should try.",
"We went to Dale's Family Restaurant for the first time today, and we really enjoyed it! The food and service was great! I would recommend this place to anyone. We will definitely be visiting again soon!",
"Exactly as advertised. Good home cooking, not as good as mine but I didn't have to cook or clean up! I had the catfish and Bob had the meatloaf. We really enjoyed them both. The service was very personable and very attentive. The bread pudding was some of the best we have ever eaten.",
"The staff was friendly, and our Granny Smith pancakes were wonderful! And huge---I couldn't finish mine!",
"YUM! Drive on past the chain restaurants and stop at Dales. Outstanding chicken n dumplings. Nicely seasoned. Didn't add a thing to them. Tender chunks of white meat chicken were plentiful. Green beans had a nice bacon flavor. Daughter had meatloaf also awesome and NOT covered in catsup. Son-in-law had nice size portion of country fried steak which he enjoyed as well. And service was fast and friendly."
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"Nice combo of \"sit-at-the-grill\" steakhouse and regular tables. You can get the same menu in either position, so it's your preference.\n\nService was really excellent - very attentive but not overly so.\n\nThe fish/chicken/steak on the grill (with the usual floor show cooking) is very good, as is the sushi and the rolls. I am not terribly adventurous on rolls - so I stick with California or Philadelphia, but others at the table had true sushi and said it was very nice.\n\nThe yakatori is a tasty appetizer, too. The salad is crisp, but over-dressed. Next time I would ask if it's possible to have dressing on the side.\n\nAll in all - a tasty meal in a nice atmosphere.",
"We (me + wife) initially started coming here as a friend has his birthday almost every year. The performance cooking is sure to please anyone who has never seen it, and even those who have seen it a few times like myself.\n\nOur last visit here was on a Tuesday late October celebrating a friend of ours winning 3 Best of Nashville awards, and we came for some reason without a reservation (I believe due to too many \"maybes\" on the invite - don't know why really, I was not the planner).\n\nI did not expect to be seated at a grill, but was pleasantly surprised when we got there that they had more than enough space for us. They were quite accommodating as chunks of our group could not make it on time and people had to leave before eating (too many things going on). The waitstaff seemed to be running at exactly the right speed that night.\n\nWhen the majority of our party was gathered, the chef (Chad) came out, did a show that involved using spatulas to play something that resembled the music that started nearly every 1970's Kung Fu movie. It was a cacophony of audio embellishment I had not expected or experienced before.\n\nHe juggled eggs, made a flaming onion volcano, things went flying everywhere but not a single rice grain made it past the grill toward us. The performance had the air of a professional who has done it so many times that he could be doing advanced calculus in his head and not skip a beat.\n\nHe prepared the vegetarian orders first so as to not slather the tofu in meat juices. He asked a bit about what defines a vegetarian / vegetarian food prep standards and the veggies there each had different answers with the consensus being prepping the tofu first would probably please most of the veggie world but that the vegans would probably be pissed that it was prepped on a grill post-egg.\n\nMy meal was good, not excellent, but near the really good side of good. My compatriots were all happy with theirs. I was entertained and it did not break the bank. The people at the restaurant were nice, attentive. I find it odd that I have not found something to dislike there in multiple visits.\n\nThe place is located 4 feet from where the front door to the old Nipper's Corner theater was if I'm not mistaken. It's right next to a Jet's pizza, and slightly to the right of Publix if you're looking straight at it. Parking is easy, the lot is well lit, and the only thing to watch out for is the dedicated Jet's Pizza delivery drivers (who appear to take great pains to not kill anyone)",
"For the record, I'm certain this must have been a fine place once upon a time.\n\nWe went with a group of 15 including a very well behaved 2-year-old. The reservations had been made well over two-weeks in advance, and confirmed 3 hours before we were to be there at 7:00 PM.\n\nWe noticed upon walking in that the place was kind of dirty.\n\nBefore being seated, we were told that they were short-staffed that evening. We were placed in the private dining room, and we didn't see another employee for over half an hour. The waitress who found us seemed surprised. She did not take our drink orders.\n\nAbout 10 minutes later a fellow came in to take our drink orders. After collecting drink orders from the entire party, the gentleman took his leave. He was back in about 10 more minutes with the announcement that the bartender had the night off, and we could only get soda pop or beer. Those of us who ordered beer were served very quickly; those of us who ordered soda pop were not served at all. We asked, and the man looked confused and said there was not a bartender available.\n\nMost of the appetizers we ordered were not received until well after 8:00 PM. Some of us never got ours at all. The chef finally wheeled in his mac cart at around 8:15, and he put on a pretty good show. The chef told the same lame jokes you hear at every hibachi house (look - Japanese egg roll!). Not the best, but by no means the worst. We forgot for a few moments that four of us still had no beverages.\n\nThe food was really pretty bland, although the 2-year-old really enjoyed watching the chef. The kid was the highlight of our evening. \n\nOh yeah, and they were out of ice cream.\n\nSo, disinterested servers, poor attention to hygiene, high prices, few beverages, fewer appetizers, and no ice cream.",
"My affair with the Hibachi or Teppanyaki style food has been going for more than 30 years. Benihana (out west) was my first and then Kobe's in Nashville became our standard. Because the bar was set so high with the \"pros\" in the business I was reluctant to try Toyama more than five years ago after it opened. However, their lunch menu prices were very reasonable there wasn't anything to lose. Wow! There was no reason to be reluctant...this place is great! Their sauces are headlined by Chad's \"Yum-Yum\" sauce complemented by the popular Teriyaki Sauce, Ginger-Soy, and Hot Chili Paste. The Ginger Salad Dressing is the kind with a bit a mayo and is very good. \n\nIt has changed hands from the original owner but they retained their head chef (Chad) which is a huge bonus...because he is the one who makes all of the incredible sauces! All the chefs are great cooks but Chad keeps the kitchen running consistently. Each chef has their own idea of how done the steaks are and how long to cook the shrimp. On one hand the lack of consistency in food prep may bother some and on the other hand it's great the the food is somewhat nuanced by each chef. I like it. When in doubt...ask for Chad!\n\nI really enjoy the lunch at Toyama's and it's a great spot to \"see\" some stars that live in Nashville. However, for dinner, my affair with Kobe's just can't be overcome. The prices for dinner are similar but the ambience of a strip mall hibachi room doesn't compare with always \"recently renovated\" Kobe's. \n\nFor those who enjoy Bento boxes and other Japanese food including Sushi they have a great menu to make your day. Also, for those who don't want to sit at the Hibachi Grill they have several 4 top tables. Sometimes, it's a bit quicker to grab a 4 top and order a meal (including hibachi) which is all prepared in the kitchen. It makes for a better business meeting as well.\n\nThis place is a solid 4 stars!",
"Other than the service, this place is fantastic. There is one waitress in particular who has a little (err, a lot) of air up there, and forgets to bring you your order. Even our Hibachi chef made fun of her...\n\nService aside, the sushi is fantastic. You have to try the HELLA HOT roll (not THAT spicy, such good flavor). Every person I've recommended it to has said it's their new favorite roll ever. They also custom made a roll for me - spicy yellowtail and avocado (not fancy, but delish). \n\nThe Hibachi was fun. The filet and chicken were awesome, and our chef gave us extra because we chatted with him and tipped. It was fun. \n\nSake is always good, and it's not too expensive there. They have many flavors (chocolate, pomegranate, etc), as well as regular. We also always split a large Sapporo.",
"Ugh. I want this place to have 5 stars bc I love the sushi (usually). But. Oh. Em. Gee. Tonight, my husband, a friend and I went there just for sushi and we waited OVER an hour for 2 rolls each. \n\nClearly the people at the Hibachi tables were getting all of the service, even though I guarantee their service was still sub-par. Apparently (said a waiter), \"a bunch\" of their hibachi chefs left...so their sushi chefs filled in.\n \nNot only did we wait for over an hour to be served, they didn't even acknowledge that it had been a long time until I told them...the manager who couldn't speak english bowed and said sorry, and we were still expected to pay our full bill. Our waitress didn't even explain...we had to flag down a different person. \n\nI am just so over bad customer service. The rolls are very good, but not THAT good. I guess we'll just do take out from now on...",
"I feel bad giving Toyama one star, because of the poor sushi chef who was all by himself working his ass off to make all of the restaurant's sushi orders as quickly as he could. They had way too many Hibachi chefs, and most of the service was aimed at their tables. Our waitress was slow, and rarely came by to check on us and to even notice that it took over an hour for us to get our sushi. I went with 2 friends, and each of us just ordered 2 rolls each. This would take about 15 minutes to produce under normal circumstances. At the time we got our sushi, it wasn't even worth the wait to me. \n\nI have been to many amazing sushi places in Nashville, and this was not one of them. However, I tried the \"Hella Hot Roll\" based on my friends' recommendation. It was pretty good, and unlike anything else that I've ever tried before. Maybe on a better day with better service, the quality of the sushi would have been better too. Then, maybe I would have thought about a 3 star rating. However, I will probably not be back to experience that day.",
"I love this restaurant. My husband and I have it as our Hibachi staple. The sauces can't be beat and every chef we have had provides a great show. They have fair prices and the head chef Chad is absolutely wonderful!",
"I've been here several times and it's always been a good experience. \nI would give it 4 stars, but marked it down to 3 due to that whole situation with the awful health score - that grossed me out a little, but didn't stop me from eating here. They've brought it back up since then, so it's ok, right? \n\nMake sure you sit at the Hibachi - otherwise, why bother? You can eat at a table or sit at the bar, but why? Also, ask for Chad if he's available, he's the best chef I've had there. \n\nYou can usually get in without a reservation if you don't have a huge group. There's a private room you can reserve for parties/large groups. \n\nThe food is mostly standard Hibachi fare - pick your meat and get rice, veggies, salad, etc with it. There are other things on the menu besides the Hibachi meals, but I'll admit I've always ordered something to be cooked in front of me... otherwise, why go to a Hibachi. The portions are pretty substantial, I always leave with leftovers. \n\nThe prices are reasonable and you get to watch the chef play with your food before you eat it, what else could you ask for?",
"Love this spot! It's our go-to for hibachi. They are very consistent with their service and quality, and the lunch buffet is cheap with just the right proportions to leave you satisfied. No food hangover when you're done. Awful health score? Didn't know about that one... Never eaten their sushi either. All I gotta say is double yum yum"
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"I love my fair share of Taco Bell from time to time, but this Taco Bell makes me cringe. Without fail I will spend at least half on hour in the drive through line even if there's only a couple cars ahead of me. They somehow manage to get hair in my food just about every time. I'd rather starve than ever stop at this Taco Bell again.",
"The only reason this place exists is to cause frustration. You will never ever have a correct order, never. I think the people working there must have contests to see who can mess up an order the most. Don't go here. If they can't even accomplish getting your order right, think about the other things that they are not getting right, like cleaning the place, or washing their hands after the bathroom. This place needs to be shut down.",
"I love Taco Bell but haven't been here in over a year. This place is awful. The staff is unfriendly. They don't always have all the different hot sauce packets. I avoid this place like the plague and recommend that everyone else does too. I'd rather starve than eat at this Taco Bell",
"Decent, quick serve food. Certainly not gourmet, but it is Taco Bell. Got me in and out fairly quick!\n\nThree star experience taken down to two because of dirty bathrooms.",
"This particular taco bell is awful in more ways than one. Made a friend very sick for three days. Drive through is a forever wait. I've gone there multiple times and they're out of taco shells. It's TACO BELL YOU CAN'T BE OUT OF TACOS!!!! epic fail.",
"It was a Saturday morning and the location was not busy. Still it seemed to take quite a bit of time for my order to be assembled. The employees were very friendly. Can't say the food was great, but this was our first time trying anything from the breakfast menu, so I don't believe I can really speak to that.",
"Worst. Taco Bell. Ever. Don't find yourself in the drive thru line or you'll be waiting for at least 20 minutes. Staff is unfriendly, orders are never correct, and the wait time is outlandish. One evening I went through the drive thru after work, and it was a 47 minute wait. Apparently that's not abnormal, because it's been that bad if not worse every single time. They definitely need a better staff and/or management. Don't waste your time. Go to the Overland Taco Bell.",
"I never eat fast food & the one time I do on new years eve just now . .. the drive through closes early. That's not it! They keep all the lights on and allow cars to line up behind me. Couldn't respectfully say over the mic sorry we're closed. So we wait behind the last car to get food and pull to the window. The tall skinny older man proceeds to shout and wave his hands every where angry. We waited for him to calm down and finally open the window. I told him he could have at least said sorry over the mic and turn off the lights. I asked him how he expects to keep a job treating people that way? Where is the customer service? Be polite! He then started screaming and telling me to leave and they are closed. My boyfriend and I sped off and immediately breaked because he screamed \"bitch\" at me! My boyfriend pulls to the front door and the man screams through the window he wants to fight! He never comes outside to end his epic customer service( with whatever my boyfriend had in mind for him I believe he deserved) Nope! His coworker walked out to get in her car and told my boyfriend to \"suck a fat cock\" !!!!!!! Customer service people! It is not that hard to have respect and work hard and do the right things just like everyone else! I am literally never eating fast food again. Absolute trash staff taco bell has! If it would let me I wouldnt give this establishment a negative star rating!",
"From Kings to Commoners. From Saints to Sinners. Taco Bell, or TB as I call it, is a restaurant by the people for the people. TB never ceases to amaze in their product ingenuity as well as the value. If I'm doing fast food, I'm doing TB every day of the week. This TB is as quality as the come. The staff is friendly and on point. It's clean and the Baja blast is always crisp. I would also like to recognize the R&D department for TB. How do you keep coming up with such good ideas? I'd love to work for that marketing department. If you have a beef (rim shot) with TB, then get off your high horse. If you're expecting Ruth's Chris, you're in the wrong place. If you want delicious, cheap, and consistent food, TB is the best there is.",
"Drive thru service was awful. It took forever to place my order. The girl on the headset admitted she \"forgot I was there.\" Both of my beefy nacho grillers were absolutely disgusting, they had a bit of a moldy taste to them. The only good part of this experience was sippin on the Baja blast."
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"My wife and I spent a week in New Orleans and did a lot of things, and this was one of the best, most fun things we did.\n\nUnlike some of the other cooking schools in NOLA, this is not a \"demonstration\" class where you watch the chef do everything, this is where you do it almost all of it. This is much better as you will actually remember how to do it since it was hands on.\n\nChef Richard and Chef Robyn were educational and Chef Robyn is so fun and full of energy.\n\nWe made a bread pudding and sauce, a couple rouxs which we then made into Shrimp Creole and a Gumbo. All were very tasty\n\nAs I said, this is a fun class, limited to 6 students at a time.",
"Where to even start!!! This is a such a great way to experience the real charm of New Orleans, I can't recommend it highly enough. Where else can you get a chance to do some hands on cooking with a top notch chef in his own home kitchen? It was such a comfortable and intimate atmosphere - the class is limited to 8 people total plus the two chefs - it's like a great dinner party with old friends. Robin was the main instructor for the day and Chef Bond was the dishwasher and of course provided the color commentary throughout as well as the lesson on roux. These folks clearly love what they do and it just makes all the difference. \n\nAfter we washed up, donned our aprons and armed ourselves with our dry towel, we warmed up by making bread pudding - but not the boring old standby standard - chocolate chip bread pudding with mocha brandy sauce that was the absolute bomb!!! We measured absolutely nothing, decided as a team how much was enough (which turns out to be a lot when it came to the brandy!!) and it turned out to be THE BOMB! I have tried the soggy standby raisin cinnamon variety and never liked it, but now I can't wait to go home and try all the flavor pairings we dreamed up in class.\n\nAfter we popped dessert in the oven, we started our mise en place (cutting veggies!). We learned some basic knife work, how to make stock, where you can take shortcuts without compromising the end result. Then we took a little break for some whine, playtime with Gumbo, the andouille loving pup, and a lesson in the courtyard on roux. Then we each got to make beautiful, dark, cajun roux (something I've never been able to do right before!), and the eight of us melded into a cooking machine, finishing our chicken and andouille gumbo and shrimp creole. Robin gave us lots of tips on how to freeze the dishes at different points to speed things up at home as well.\n\nFinally it was time to chow down (about 2:30 p.m. or so) - and what do you know, we can cook, baby! The food was so well seasoned, so very yummy, we were all impressed with our ourselves. Robin said we wouldn't be hungry again until 9 p.m., but it was more like 1 a.m.! \n\nAnd clearly we weren't the only class that had a good time, some Mardi Gras SoC alums stopped by with their catch from a day of deep sea fishing that they planned to cook up with Chef Bond that evening! Our 23 year old daughter and her boyfriend enjoyed it as much as we did, and Robin has already called dibs on catering their wedding :) As a bonus, we walked away with an awesome list of recommendations for places and dishes to try all over the city (the pineapple cilantro margherita's at El Gato Negro were awesome, thanks Robin!).\n\nTaking another class is at the top of our list the next time we are in NOLA, no doubt!",
"My daughter purchased cooking lessons for 2 from Groupon for this cooking school as a Christmas present. When I called for an available class I was very rudely told that there was nothing availble prior to the expiration date of of the Groupon promotion which is in a little over 2 weeks. The owner told me that I had plenty of time to book this class, so too bad for me - no classes available. The Groupon customer support person was a great help and advised me that the policy is that a class must be scheduled, but not necessarily taken prior to the expiration date, and that he would inform the owner. Since I now had no desire to patronize a business owned by such a rude man, my daughter was able to have her money refunded. New Orleans is loaded with cooking schools. I can't give a rating less than one star, on this site, but my real opinion is a zero star rating.",
"Ok so this was a reeealllly good class. The reviewer that complained about no health dept stickers is right there aren't eny. Get the ^&*^&*(*&^B05444^^%E%$%E over it. No stikers ainywhaare but nuttin but gooood coooookin... we all know that yelp lets the &*((holes speak loudly. \n\nI'm picky as hell but this was a really great experience. oh And the wine is included....\n\nSusan and I were in NOLA this past week and found the listing for this class.\n\nA FREE FERRY BOAT RIDE across the M I S S I S S I P P I river and Chef Bond met us for the walk back to his place.. in Algiers.\n\nSusan is allergic to choco lait so Chef stopped the class and went shopping to get stuff for a pineapple bread pudding instead of the listed chooo co lait puddin.\n\nWe made rouxx and then more rouxx, we chopped like julia julia or what ever the movie is called, we made rouxx.\n\nDid i mentcheeeon the rouxx? what ever. as my 95 year old mom would say 'get the damn cat outa the kitchen and lezz cooook.\" ok she only said the first part 'damn cat' but any way this is an experience not jus a clazz. \n\noh yah, de wine is free.\n\n\nuhh did i mentcheeon the wine?\n\nI grew up watching the old Justin Wilson (google this) cook show and larnt' to say 'on yon an 'garrrr leek' before i wazzz sevin... (shut the hek up I doo no how to spell dang stop in ter up tin....\n\nseriously serously serous.... book the clazz have good time, eat and then sleep untuul about 9pm... (that part reallly happened...)\n\nyou will luv it unless you r nuuuur ot ic.\nCheers,",
"Just got back from a WONDERFUL week with my family in \"the Big Easy\" topped off with an AMAZING HANDS ON cooking class led by Chef Richard Bond. He and his assistant Patrick, treated us like kings and queens , in his intimate real world setting . we were thrilled and educated with culinary skills like correct knife skills, demystifying roux making (who knew it was so complex ...different colors and smells and uses) we cooked and ate gumbo, etouffee, bread pudding all while being liberally treated to local history,color and adult beverages .\nWe will definitely be returning to visit Chef and Patrick to further our culinary adventures....If you ever have the opportunity to take this class do it.... A DEFINITE \"MUST DO!\"",
"The classes I took with Chef Bond were the highlight of my recent trip to New Orleans. If you are looking for a \"cooking school\" that is all demonstration, packed with 20 or more people, this is not for you. If you are looking to actually learn something real, from knife skills to history, you MUST go here. The food you make (and I mean that- Chef guides and instructs, but you prep, cook, and plate) is restaurant quality, but reproducible at home. I simply cannot say enough good stuff about it.",
"This class is the single worst customer experience of my life. I was bullied and humiliated by Chef Richard Bond to the point of tears.\n\nThe class takes place in his house. It's not a \"school\" or professional setting, which he neglected to state in the course description. There's no licensing or health inspection proof on display.\n\nWhen I entered his house, before I said anything, he already disliked me. He accidentally elbowed me on the head, because the kitchen is a very cramped space. \"Oops,\" he said. I told him it was okay, and he replied, \"You don't want to be here, do you?\" as though I did something wrong. I said \"it's okay\" again, and he laughed at me. I did want to be there, but that was before I realized that he didn't.\n\nThe chef only got ruder throughout the day.\n\nI patiently waited for him to finish telling his story and tell me when and how much sugar I should pour in the bowl (I was terrified of the idea of interrupting him). When he was done, instead of informing me politely, he was hostile: \"Well, are you gonna pour the sugar or do I have to ask someone else?\" as though I was misbehaving. I quietly complied.\n\nLater, the person next to me accidentally sprayed garlic juice in my eyes (again, the kitchen is tiny and prone to accidents). Chef Bond was not paying attention as this happened. While I was washing my eyes out at the sink, he accused me of rubbing onion juice in my eyes with my unwashed fingers, despite the fact that he did not witness anything like that. I calmly explained that I did not rub onion juice in my eyes, but he would not listen and took offense to my \"talking back\" to him.\n\nHe threw a temper tantrum.\n\nHe unleashed all of the frustration that he'd bottled up ever since he hit me with his elbow. He was out of control, loud, and condescending as he told me that I was \"the most closed-minded and difficult student\" he'd ever had. Everyone in the kitchen tried to explain what happened, but he refused to listen as he stubbornly interrupted them all. I asked him to stop yelling and just let me speak; he responded that he can do whatever he wants because I paid him money and he is my teacher, which means he can kick me out of his house if he wants.\n\nMy mother tried to explain what happened, but he rudely cut her off. He told her that she did not need to say anything and that I was a disrespectful daughter, because I wasn't appreciating that she spent her hard-earned money on this \"treat.\"\n\nWhen he finally understood what actually happened, he refused to apologize. He said that his behavior was my fault for \"being unclear\" and that he was just trying to help me. Immediately after, he told me I had an ugly face. I was in tears at this point, so he was content and finally stopped.\n\nI do not understand why I had to be treated so cruelly--I was merely an easy target to bully. To this day, I have not received an apology from Bond. This chef is arrogant, unstable, and immature. He has no idea what customer service is; to him, the customer is always wrong. More dangerously, this is a man so dysfunctional that in the event of a kitchen accident, he does not put out the fire--he fans the flames.\n\nBecause this setting is so unprofessional and unregulated, Bond can get away with anything. Even minimum wage workers are held to a higher standard than this, but Bond has no boss to keep him under control. He is already paid in advance, so he thinks there's no risk in losing money if he abuses his customers. Luckily, in my case, he was wrong--I was able to get Groupon to refund me; I only wish they could have refunded my time. Notably, Groupon no longer supports this \"business.\"\n\nFOOD\nThe shrimp creole was flavorless, and the gumbo made my dad throw up a day later. Bond's food is so bad that he admitted he once settled a lawsuit for food poisoning the homeless.\n\nINSTRUCTION\nThe class is NOT completely hands-on and doesn't offer special expertise that you couldn't have learned from a recipe book or online. You will not get your own workplace to make your own meal; this is 1 small home kitchen with 8 people cooking the same meal. You'll get isolated tasks to help create part of the meal, but not the holistic experience--at times you'll have to stand by and watch others cook. The chef did all the plating himself. This is hardly a cooking class--it's more like working a crowded soup kitchen.\n\nUPDATE\nUpon writing this review, I've received a thank-you message from Bond's son-in-law that has never met him. He says that Bond is a \"scum bag dead beat dad\" who \"stole money from my wife's family and moved to New Orleans.\" I'm glad my money never went to, as he put it, \"this sorry excuse of a man.\"\n\nBOTTOM LINE\nSave your money or spend it on one of NOLA's many authentic, health-inspected, certified cooking schools. Perhaps spend it on a recipe book and an elegant dinner at a restaurant--you would learn more, you would eat better food, and you wouldn't be treated like garbage.",
"What would be a great gift for three high school seniors who have been friends for 10 years? Well...we chose a trip to New Orleans to learn history and culture in a wonderful setting. Food is a great part of New Orleans. I hunted and hunted for a one-day cooking school. Many offered demonstrations, but very few offered a hands-on experience. The Mardi Gras School of Cooking filled the bill, and our family was thrilled with the experience. It all started with one email to Chef Bond. He answered this and all subsequent emails promptly and gave explicit instructions on how to reach the Algiers dock where we were to meet his sous chef.\n\nThe day started with a free ferry trip across the mighty Mississippi to Algiers. Patrick, the sous chef, met our group at the dock and walked us to the home of Chef Richard Bond. The magic began. Chef Bond provided humor, instruction, encouragement, and history. Any adult who can identify with three 18 year old girls and the mother of one of them is an award winner to me.\n\nOur group of four took the sauce class and learned how to prepare shrimp, scallops, trout, soft-shelled crab and vegetables to accompany the sauces. We added a dessert to the class, and they made chocolate bread pudding. Every morsel of food was delicious, and this was definitely a HANDS ON CLASS. Each of the three girls and my wife actually prepared and cooked the food. Chef Bond was so encouraging and delightful. He even tolerated our photographing the experience.\n\nThis gracious and talented gentleman welcomed our group into his kitchen and created a marvelous day for us. Please realize that this is a whole day adventure. Do not try to sandwich it between a bunch of other touristy New Orleans destinations. Take your time and savor the experience.\n\nPlease note that the concierge at your hotel and the \"sales people\" at booths throughout New Orleans will have never heard of this class. You can find the Mardis Gras School of Cooking on line. Their website will have all the information you need.\n\nBon appétit and \"laissez les bons temps roulez\" in New Orleans and at Chef Bond's class.",
"I want to start out by saying that I have taken his class twice! And I'm 15\n\nFOOD\nThe food was delicious! I am not a picky eater, in fact I am a total foodie, so I do like my food to be gourmet! This food was gourmet! I learned, and did things I was scared to do, and that I am great full for! For example, I love soft shell crab, now I know how to clean one! Not to mention all the really yummy sauces that I now know how to make! \n\nCUSTOMER SERVICE\nI found his hospitality very southern! It gave me the feeling like \"y'all are family\". And that factor is added to because the cooking class does take place in his home! And another plus, IT'S AIR CONDITIONED WELL! Which in the south is very important! And he also picked us up from they ferry so we didn't have to walk in the very hot sun. \n\nAMBIANCE\nSouthern. That's all I can say \n\nEDUCATION \nI learned a lot about southern cooking and these are kinds of things that I will take with me!\n\n\nTO LONG TO READ THE WHOLE REVEIW? \nSo in a nutshell! I had a great time! The only thing I will tell you is that IF YOU ARE TRYING TO MAINTAIN A DIET DON'T COME HERE BECAUSE ITS ALL ABOUT BUTTER (sometimes, depending on the class you take)",
"This was my second time taking a class with chef Richard at the Mardi gras school of cooking. I live in San Francisco and have relatives in new Orleans and have been here many times. Cooking and food are an integral part of my life. Chef Richard provides a real new Orleans experience including welcoming you to his home for these one of a kind cooking classes. The classes are based on traditional new Orleans recipes but with a little updated twist. We learned to cook and fry soft shell crabs - fabulous !!! I have always ordered soft shell crabs in restaurants, never any this good. So I will keep an eye out at my local fishmonger and make them myself. He has real southern hospitality and a great sense of humor. You leave more than well fed and with so many interesting historical and food facts. I highly recommend this hands on experience."
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"B & C (or Bacon & Caviar, if you please) is a recent addition to the Farmer's Market food court. First, I should say that I'm glad this place is finally done with the renovations. Second, I should say that I really enjoy having B & C on the short-list for lunch options.\n\nIt's fast, it's good, it's well-priced with good portions, and the staff is friendly. What more could you ask for?\n\nI had the daily Wednesday special, which was smoked salmon with sides of baked beans and garlic cheese grits ($7.95) and a coke ($1.25). \n\nThe fish was outstanding, it had a slight cajun rub and was perfectly smoked and steamed inside it's foil wrap. The sides were good, perhaps lacking a little salt, but otherwise really good. I really appreciate the three styles of sauce they had - mild/vinegar, med, and hot. \n\nAlong witht he other great options at the Farmer's market, B & C is now on my short list for lunch",
"So my favorite thing here are the 'crack' grits as I call them. They are that addictive. They have a garlic cheese every day and then a second flavor that rotates - flavors like pizza or buffalo chicken. I am not sure what they do but these grits are incredible and even folks that don't think they like grits like them.\n\nI always get the pulled pork and play with all their sauces which are all great. A friend told me they tried the brisket the other day and it was about the best brisket he had ever had. It's all good. \n\nThe sides are so good that it's hard not to just get a plate of sides - from the macaroni and cheese to the baked beans and the baked potato salad.\n\nThey also do catering and not just bbq catering, and I have had that and been very impressed, especially with the bite sized desserts.",
"You gotta love a place that stakes it's reputation on Grits. The rotating selection of grits and side dishes is what really sets B&C apart from other barbecue joints in town. Taco grits, buffalo grits, cheddar garlic grits and even chocolate grits. They are takin the grits uptown in the downtown farmer's market.\n\nThe barbecue is good, but good barbecue is not to hard to come by in this town if you know where to look. The reason to make a trip to the farmers market is for the specialty grits, corn salad, smoked hamburgers, smoked salmon and all the other creative things that B&C does.",
"Since I live across the street from Nashville Farmers' Market, I eat in the market food court frequently. B&C is one of my regular haunts and I like it! Their BBQ is good but I don't think quite as good as Jack's. But their variety of veggies and salads beats them all! Plus they have a different flavor of grits every day of the week and some days two! \n\nSaturday I ate there and chose a 3-vegetable plate with green beans, chipote corn, and the cucumer & tomato salad plus a cornbread muffin. It was good and healthy and I would be wise to do veggie plates more often! Their sweet tea is great too, but I'm trying to stick with water for now. (Can I lose 10 lbs by not drinking sweet tea?) Hmmmm.",
"Food and service used to be top notch. Went there on 5/18 and the grits were stone cold and the service sub-par. Time to move on to another eatery.",
"I went to farmers market to try the indian food at swagruha. I was so dissapointed and had to eat some ribs :-). So I went to b&C and ordered some ribs. I was surprised, it was pretty good. I may not go to farmers market and eat here in my next visit,(tatz coz i have to try the jamaican restaurant there next) but I liked the ribs here.",
"What can I say, I love this place. I typically go to the Farmers Market once or twice a week for lunch and more often than not, I end up waiting in line for my BBQ at B & C. \n\nThe BBQ is moist enough that you can eat it without the sauces they carry and still enjoy your meal, and if you are lucky enough to be in line on days they carry brisket, you'll be truly happy you chose B & C. Fill up the sample cups the first time you go to figure out which sauce you like best, and I gaurentee you'll be in \"hog heaven\" (pun intended). If you're the kind of person who loves to know about secret \"off the menu\" items, ask for the white sauce. I believe it has a horseradish base, but it goes great on any of the sandwhiches. \n\nFellow yelpers have mentioned the grits, and I agree...order them if you want to try something truly special. My personal favorites are the buffalo chicken and the taco grits. If I order a plate instead of a sandwich (plates get two sides), I usually also order the cornbread pudding and put a bit of their spicy BBQ sauce on top to finish off my meal.\n\nOne last tip if you chose to swing by, ask for pickles. A BBQ plate just isn't complete without pickles, and for some reason, you have to ask for them to get them at B & C.",
"I have been here a few times and got close to the same thing every time. I get the pork and grits plate with mac and cheese and fried okra. The real key to the meal, as many people have noted, is the grits. I do not like grits generally, but I could eat a tub of this stuff. Barbecue has been a little dry at times, but is generally good. Especially when you add one of the sauces to it. Fried okra is done just right, crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. The mac and cheese varies quite a bit. I have had it be amazing, some of the best I have had on some visits, and rather ordinary on others. Still my favorite lunch at the Farmers' Market.",
"One of the better BBQ options in Nashville, their pork has an awesome taste and texture. Plenty of residual collagen, so not too dry, but with an awesome bacon-smoke flavor. One of the few BBQ joints in Nashville that can stand without sauce, and indeed, I recommend going without it at least the first time. Love those corn muffins, too!\n\nI also commend them on adding a fryer after the flood renovations. I resent BBQ joints that try to avoid selling fries, because it generally suggests they are being too cheap to operate a fryer. The fries aren't a high point (really need to be thicker) but at placated my value sense. they really could stand to ditch the meat and three sides and go for something a bit more modern. Everybody does those same sides in Nashville, so it is hard to stand out, although they do experiment with the grits and egg rolls.\n\nThey do tend to get a bit sluggish at lunchtime, due to popularity, and they could stand to have a bit more space or a more efficient layout. One person ordering something fried means an awkward standing customer in the narrow service area, for example. They also only have certain things on certain days, like brisket, that really confuse new customers. Service is otherwise excellent, but overall score reduced to 4/5 for efficiency and side issues. \n\nThey have a customer loyalty program, which is to be commended.",
"B & C Market BBQ is one of my new favorite barbeque joints. My husband loves this place and brought me here for lunch at the Farmer's Market. I was a little reserved at first site considering it's ran like a cafeteria line. I was thinking, \"How good could it possibly be?\" \n\nI ordered the pulled pork plate with the Mexican grits and macaroni and cheese. I cleaned my plate. That is very rare, especially when it comes to eating barbeque - something I rarely eat. I couldn't believe how good it was. The pork was so tender, I could easily pull it apart with my plastic fork. The Mexican grits had a nice kick to them and the mac and cheese was baked like Grandma used to make. Very good. I will be a returning customer to B & C. \n\nTip: B & C BBQ is one of the only eateries in the Farmer's Market that offer free refills on beverages."
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"This place is hit or miss in terms of quality of food. The reasons I go to Qdoba are for one of two reasons: 1) The \"group\" wants to go there or 2) i have a great coupon that makes it too good to pass up. Lunch is better because the food turnover keeps the food fresh and hot. Dinner is sometimes fresh and sometimes not. \n\nBecause of their relationship with Jack in the Box one shouldn't hold this place to same standard as Baja Burrito but in a pinch and with a great coupon it's okay to settle for some Qdoba every once in a while.",
"The extra hot habanero salsa is delicious. I like the chicken queso burrito.",
"I have to disagree with the previous reviewer. I visit this particular Qdoba once a week sometimes twice, and the quality of the food is always great. The one thing that does change is the person making the food. There are certain employees who really do it right and others that just try to move you along as quick as possible. I will not point fingers but i think they know who they are. The queso to me is the best of all the fast casual mexican chains.Overall i may be a semi-regular there, but only because the food is delicious, decently priced, and fairly consistent.",
"These folks make a very tasty burrito. One unique point is their chips: they taste like they are infused with lime, which I really like.",
"Picked up some carry out last night. We had the full size 3-cheese nachos with chicken and also a Craft 2 with the smaller 3-cheese nachos with chicken and two chicken tacos. Both were good but the Craft 2 is a great value. I earned some Qdoba Rewards points but I forgot that I have a free chips and salsa coupon until after I ordered nachos and nachos so I'll have to hold onto it until next time. Oh well... guess I'll be going back soon :-)",
"Qdoba is a great place for when you're in the mood for Mexican fast food but don't want to potentially punish your insides with food from Taco Bell. Everything is freshly chopped, diced, simmered, seasoned, blended and grilled to perfection in house and the portions are generous. They have several low-cal options as well. Definitely worth trying if you haven't already.",
"Alright, this Burrito joint is like any other quick, tex mex, burrito the size of your head type of joint.\n\nWhile I was happy with my service and the overall tastiness of my burrito...one thing stuck out on this trip.\n\nAs I took my nasty, lord knows where my cash has been cash, out of my wallet and put it into the Burrito Man's hands; I twinged because usually people go straight back to work. Oh no, not the burrito man. He took my cash, washed his hands and then put on gloves. High Fives on sanitation! I was mighty impressed.\n\nAlso, YELP usually has great check in offers. Free cup of queso for this trip...don't mind if I do.",
"i ordered the chicken mole burrito, and it was pretty sweet (not awesome slang speech sweet, but literally, sweet), i know mole sauce is supposed to be sweet, so i wasn't caught too of guard by my first bite. the beans are great, and the rice is pretty basic (i like moe's flavorful rice better). \nthere's not a full salsa bar here like at blue coast or moe's, but, they give you a pretty big serving of salsa when you order the side of chips and salsa. \nthe store manager was here while i was with my friends, and he was very attentive. he talked to all the customers, and really came across as a hands-on type that had a personal vestment in this store. \nit's a bit more spendy than moe's or blue coast, and i honestly can't say that it's worth it, but it's definitely better than salsairitas.",
"Will not be back. \n\nThe vegetarian option of the gumbo is the same price as the chicken gumbo! How is this even possible?!? I guess anything to make money off customers.\n\nSkip this place and go to Chipotle. They know how to cater to vegetarians by properly pricing their items. \n\nThis is 2013. Qdoba you fail!",
"Very poor service. We ordered grilled veggi burrito. Vegetables weren't fresh. The server did not show any interest in the order. It seemed she was having a bad day and trying to take it out on us by being rude. I will not visit this place again. Chipotle is way better"
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"I have been a avid Chipotle lover for many years now! Ever since I moved to Franklin, Tennessee from the San Francisco Bay Area, California I have missed getting my steak burrito at least once a week... I was not aware for the longest time that a Nashville location had opened just a year or so ago. Even after I found out, that is just to far for me to drive to get my craving fix! I needed one near my home! \n\nTo my surprise and excitement I saw that a Chipotle location was opening in Brentwood (NOW OPEN!). \n\nThis location is wonderful! Near all the wonderful Brentwood shopping! The location is right next the the REI, and Starbucks! You must get here ASAP! If you have never had Chipotle, you need to get with it! Everything they offer is great! I love the steak burrito, with black beans, rice, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, mild brown sauce, and the corn salsa, and the tomato salsa!!! This is one huge burrito! Great prices as well! \n\nOverall, I LOVE Chipotle!",
"A solid burrito spot. This one is new and is even more hip then the older locations. \n\n\nIMHO there is a better burrito 200 yards away at the chile burrito. Way more options (meat & stuffings) and a lot less stainless steel and loud techno",
"A solid fast food / college-student level food fare that serves the best cheap burrito in town. Please note that I said \"best cheap\" burrito. Because this is not nearly as good as several of the local restaurants in the city like Rosepepper, SATCO, and a few others. But, if you're looking for quick, you're looking for easy, and you're not looking for a hooker... I mean, uh, nevermind... yeah, Chipotle is a nice staple from the college days. \n\nAnd I'm lovin' that they've opened several spots around Nashville from Brentwood to the Vanderbilt area.\n\nGreat to grab on the go.",
"I love Chipotle (see my other location review - it's the same for this one). \n\nThis location shares a parking lot with Sweet CeCe's and Starbucks so it can be hard to find a parking spot at times.",
"My family and I eat at this Chipotle at least once a week with a good chance that I could hit it more than that. The employees seem to be slowly changing but they are friendly and fast. The food is always fresh and prepared competently. The staff keeps the place clean even during busy nights. This is our favorite Chipotle in the Nashville area especially with Sweet Cece's next door.",
"The General Manager EMILY out thiere was a real crappy person to deal with. When I asked if I could get fresher chicken to go with my burrito, she proceeded to tell me that I was too rude with her employees. I simply asked if I could get fresher chicken made since that stuff looked real old and she said \"How dare you accuse us of that!\" I never once raised my voice at her and she told me that if I wanted to pursue this even further she would call the police to take me out of there. I asked to speak to her boss, and she said I had to leave or face getting arrested for bothering her store. I have been to the other ones that are around Nashville and they give far better service. EMILY in my honest opinion needs to take a job cleaning a toilet or scrubbing floors since she does not know how to talk to people at all. SCREW this CHIPOTLE Mexican GRILL, worst service ever.",
"Stopped in today for the first time. I normal don't eat meat dishes at resturants because you never know what the heck is in it. Since they have their meat standards posted I was confortable enjoying the barbacoa crunchy tacos for lunch. The serving came with 3 tacos that were well portioned. They don't load on the meat but they also don't overdo any of the \"fillers\". Lots of places are pretty stingy with guacamole, but the server put a descent amount on each taco. The barbacoa was juicy and just salty enough. A friend got a burrito and it was very very big. Would stop in again for a quick lunch",
"It's purely sustenance. No more no less. Ok well the barbacoa is pretty damn good. Otherwise its like going to Subway. It's food you are eating that you wish you were eating from somewhere else.",
"My favorite thing about Chipotle is their rice. But somehow when I came here the flavor was different, kind of dry, not as limey. \n\nI am a fan of Chipotle the restaurant, but this location wasn't that impressive. It is a smaller location and the parking lot is small as well. Seating is limited so I do not recommend this location for large groups. \n\nOver all, it was clean and their service was fast and friendly. I just don't like feeling cramped and rushed while I eat (although my time reference was Sunday lunch right after church). It was really busy while I was there so they seemed to get good business...just won't be getting mine on a regular basis!",
"I Like:\n\n- Their barbacoa beef. It's like a beef roast, just falling apart and full of flavor.\n- The freshness of their ingredients.\n- The slight lime-flavor to their rice.\n\nI Don't Like:\n\n- The fact that chips are extra.\n- At THIS LOCATION, there is not a lot of seating.\n- It's just a touch pricey, at least compared to Moe's, Chili Burrito, and others. \n\nOkay, so it's a bit more expensive than Moe's and the other \"deluxe burrito fast/casual\" chains. It's also just a bit tastier."
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"Good selection of sandwiches but the concrete floor and uncomfortable furniture kind of spoil the atmosphere. I usually get the meatball sandwich with extra provel cheese and as long as I ask them not to toast the bread, it's delicious. They have a reputation for over-toasting the bread; if you like that they you'll be fine, but burned bread is not my style.",
"Ok so yum!!!! I had the New York Strip sandwich with Lobster Bisque and my fiancé had the Smoked Brisket sandwich with Broccoli Cheddar soup and both were soooooo good!! I would highly recommend all if it! Prices weren't half bad neither!",
"The Italian sandwich is so good I haven't been able to try anything else... Great place with fast, friendly service and to die for chocolate chip cookies!",
"I love the name! I had a lot of hope this place would be good but alas the sandwiches were average at best. We ordered a special with turkey and artichoke and a rotisserie chicken sandwich, both had hot peppers and were toasted. The two sandwiches and waters rang up at just under $18 for their regular size, definitely pricey. \n\nI watched them make each one in a A timely fashion. The problem is that I watched the sandwich maker place his entire body weight onto the sandwich to smash it down turning the bread into more of a wrap than bread. He then did our other sandwich this way as well as the peoples sandwiches after us. It appears he's been trained to smash the sandwich which makes no sense. \n\nOnce we started eating, besides the bread, the sandwich flavor was fine. Nothing too exceptional and not good enough to justify the price compared to the other sandwich shops. Too bad, I had high hopes.",
"This Snarfs is located on SLUs campus right across from Chipotle and Starbucks, and is super easy to walk to from the metrolink or classes. Today I ordered the mushroom and cheese sandwhich online and arrived at snarfs about 10 mins later and walked right in and the guy at the counter handed me my food and I went about my day. My sandwhich was soooo good and extremely affordable with that being said Snarfs is officially one of my favs!!",
"The bread was delicious, and this place has a great selection of vegetarian sandwiches & toppings! Enjoyed the patio seating and free WiFi. Definitely recommend checking this spot out (and a great alternative to chains like Chipotle across the way).",
"I really wanted to love this place but they came up short. The smoked bbq brisket sandwich I had would have benefited greatly from a slice of cheddar. Alas, that is not a cheese they carry. Not sure why...it is a natural for a sandwich shop. \n\nThe brisket was alright but nothing special. Little to no smoke flavor came through with this sandwich and it was a mess. Also, as previous reviewers have noted they smash their sandwiches unnecessarily. I left about half of mine uneaten. \n\nThe wife had an Italian and it was better than what I ordered but still nothing spectacular. \n\nSorry Snarf - I really wasn't impressed...",
"I was looking to try something new, and this was yummy! Prime rib sandwich was tender and filling. The bread is freshly made, and I liked having a wheat option. Lots of vegetarian options noted!",
"This is not a bad review just a suggestion to the restaurant. When I filtered \"delivery\" and \"open now\" you guys came up so I looked at the menu, called, and was told that you were not doing delivery's anymore. As I said, not a bad review, just a heads up.",
"A colleague raved about (a different location of) this place, so I suggested it to Husband for lunch. Was really looking forward to it based on her comments. It fell way short. Next time I see her, I'll tell her to stick to her usual location because this one was not on par with how she described the place.\n\nI had a 5 inch sandwich, chips, and a water. I ordered the Italian, but only really ate about half of it. The bag of chips was good, and water is water.\n\nThere were a couple of other issues that made the experience worse than it could have been:\n- the girl at the register was one of those \"there's no button for that\" types\n- it was so freaking cold in there that I couldn't relax to enjoy my meal. Its hard to enjoy anything when you're shivering!\n\nThere are a lot of sandwich places in STL..."
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"I'd originally given Spice Kitchen only 3 stars based on a visit during the first week they were open, when the service and the food were both a little unpolished.\n\nWell, I'm happy to report that things have improved! I've had take-out a few times, and dined in once, and it's been very enjoyable. Everything was tasty, with generous portions, and spiced to order (more or less -- two of us both ordered \"hot\", and one dish was notably spicier than the other).\n\nThe only thing I miss is dosas.\n\nService is much better than before, though not perfect. Nothing that's a big deal, but still a little unusual. For example, there's iced tea on the menu, but when we tried to order it, they said they didn't have iced tea. Then after we'd stuffed ourselves on chettinad and practically cleaned our plates, someone came by to ask if we'd like to take it home with us, but there was nothing to take home! It also took a while to get the check.\n\nAtmosphere and lighting is pretty good, though the place echoes a bit with conversation, staff rushing around, and occasional clattering from the kitchen.\n\nTake-out: 5 stars\nDine-in: 4 stars",
"My fiance and I are big Indian food lovers. So after seeing their ad in the clipper magazine we figured we would give it a try. When we got there the gentlemen seating us seemed a little bit confused. He did a good job though. When we were seated we were greeted by the owner, she was very nice. We were about to get up and she said that nann would be brought to our table and she asked us what kind we liked. I did not know that they baked fresh nann for you here at this buffet because we were so used to going to this other Indian food buffet and it was already made under a heat lamp. I thought that was a nice touch getting fresh nann. So we got up to the buffet serving area and it was small but their food looked very delicious!!I tried it all!!They had a lot of curry looking dishes as well as tandorri chicken and a fried dish. Everything was fresh and it was not cold or disgusting. I loved everything that I tried and everything was just so fresh and had a lot of flavor. Would I go back here again. Most definetely!!!Its for 11 dollars but it includes the nann and the buffet which is by far the best I have had. I loved it!!",
"Heard about this place from a few of my friends who said it was good. I gave it a try to see what they had to offer and my experience there is forgettable. Went at 1 Pm (peak lunch time) on a Sunday for buffet. The tandoori pieces were cold (room temperature). I found a 1.5 inch hair in the pakora. The starters gave me an indication of this place. Except a couple of dishes all others were not worth trying. \n\nI went there for the first time and unfortunately it was my last time. \n\nThe place was not even half full during my 30 mins of stay there.",
"I have visited this place with friends and co-workers after work many times now. With BYOB we create our own happy hour with kabobs and tandoori chicken for finger food. Good atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing appetizers and entrees with finger licking taste. You've gotta try that Shrimp Pepper Fry. I have been here several time during lunch buffet and dinner time as well with family and love the selection. We may have tried just about everything on their menu that involves meat, and some veggie items as well, Tamarind Eggplant anyone? If you are a tandoori lover definitely try the Lamb Chops. And owner if you are reading this please bring back Sham Savera. My only complaint is I work closer to city and its a drive from there else there would be many more happy hours ;o)",
"(3.5) ~ Overall for Food & Service. Everything was consistently good:-)\n\nMENU\n* Lamb Vindaloo = (4) very good...lots more Lamb than potatoes!:-)\n* Mango Lassi = (3.5) good\n* Onion Kulcha = (3.5) good\n* Garlic Naan = (3.5) good\n* Cucumber Raita = (3.5) good\n* Lentil Crisps with dips = (3.5) good\n* Rasmalai = (3.5) good...Big enough to share!\n* Basmati Rice = (3) ok\n* Masala Tea = (3) ok\n\nNOTES: Located in the Shopping Center on the Right. When using a GPS use the address: 2717 Ridge Pike; Norristown, PA. They do take Credit Cards and have Outdoor Seating. They also have Online Ordering for Take-out & Delivery.",
"If you are looking for some Northern Indian cuisine (tandoori, gravy based dishes, etc) in the Eagleville area, look no further.\n\nThe service is friendly and the best part is that they serve fresh Naan at your table. I love their garlic Naan. The tandoori jumbo shrimp is delicious as is their goat curry, chicken makhani and kheer (rice pudding).\n\nThe Dosa Hut about 1/2 mile away is my primarily location for south Indian food and Spice Kitchen is now my choice for Northern Indian food.",
"Located in a strip mall off Trooper, this establishment isn't much to look at, inside or out. On the plus side, they've put a few tables out front with umbrellas, on the negative, WTF is with the fly paper contraption (which is clearly working overtime) hanging in the front window?\n\nAnyway, a biz associate and I stopped by for lunch. For $12 bucks the buffet was a good deal. The dishes focused on chicken, no lamb here, but what do you expect for that price? I'm sure the items change from day to day but I liked the chicken makhani most, large pieces of white meat, tasty sauce. The rice was good and there were a dozen other items including soup, salad, daal, chicken tandoori (not the greatest I've had), etc. And it's AYCE; I had 3 full plates. You will leave full. And sweating, it's moderately spicy.\n\nGenerally I find Indian food difficult to assess. I just don't have the experience, but if it tastes good, I can tell and this was good, not great. \n\nAnd it's all basically stews, right? How tough can that be? But I think the range of spices used isn't cheap.\n\nIt was busy the day I went and almost every patron was Indian or from that region, so...\n\nService was good, recommended for a quick, cheap, good lunch.",
"My kids and I are big fans of really good Indian food, but having moved away from our favorite place we were totally out of luck. Until Spice Kitchen opened up in trooper. \n\nWe do the lunch buffet, for $10 and kids eat free you can't beat the price and the food is fantastic. The Naan is always hot and fresh, and there are always multiple chicken entrees that vary in spice to suit everyone. My son loves a kick and is a huge fan of lemon chicken while I have a more reserved palate and love the chicken makhani. I have seen goat on the buffet and of course several veggie options. There is always a soup and few desserts including fresh fruit. \n\nI love that they keep smaller amounts of food on the buffet and refresh them constantly. And my five year old says they have the best mango lassi he has ever had. \n\nThe staff, especially Grover is polite and attentive, your water glass will never be empty!",
"Spice Kitchen always has lovely food. The ambience could do with a bit of improvement, but the food is terrific. I've never eaten anything bad here!\n\nI really enjoyed their food, and the service was good too.",
"Had gone for the Lunch buffet today ....the food was awesome ....no need to write a long review , my rating states it all ...i have had food in a number of Indian resturants, this was way better than them.\n\nGood value for money !!"
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"Edgehill Cafe is a great place to come to have a cup of coffee and use the internet to get some work done. The Cafe is located on Edgehill at the end of music row, and borders on Belmont University. They also have a recording studio but I have only been to the cafe. The Cafe has a nice selection of pastries and coffees. A good warm cup of coffee always helps fuel me along when I visit the cafe. They have a great setup for working with your laptop. They have several stations where you can plug in for power and ethernet. You will never have to scurry around the walls of the room to find a power outlet. \n\nEdgehill cafe never seems to be too crowded, no matter what time I have visited I have always been able to find a good place to sit. They have bands on the corner stage on certain evenings. The sound quality here is really pretty good, as you would expect since they also have a studio in the building. So, you can come down in the evening and still get some coffee, talk, and listen to good music.",
"Another stop in the desperately hip district of Edgehill. Much like the other places of business in the area, Edgehill Studios pushes its post-modern architecture and ultra-trendy atmosphere on its customers. However, because the sandwiches are affordable and because it's so conducive to laptopers, I had to give the place a star more than my gut wanted me to.\n\nThey make a decent cup of coffee, and prices and selection are similar to places like Portland Brew and Bongo Java. Apparently they don't serve soup through the summer (a bit of a bummer since I am a year round soup junkie), but their selection is fairly diverse for such a small cafe.\n\nEdgehill Studios Cafe has more room than I expected, and it typically isn't too busy, so it's an alright spot to duck in and do some web surfing. The staff is quick and friendly, and it's usually pretty quiet. I haven't visited the actual studio or been on an evening with live music, but I imagine it is pretty par for a coffee shop/venue. I deem Edgehill Cafe worthy of your business, but I just can't quite make it a regular stop. I'll stick to Portland Brew.",
"Edgehill Studios is definitely a technology-oriented cafe, and they seem to do a good job with that: a long, thin table with an outlet strip running down the middle makes for easy access to power, and there's even a fax machine by the door ($1/page local, $2 long distance). The three flat screen TVs, each showing a different movie or news program, along with the lack or decorations, and the new, super clean feel contribute to the technology-centric feel I get from Edgehill. There was some neat art for sale on the walls, a small stage in the corner, and some quiet rock music playing, which kept the cafe from feeling like a computer lab. \n\nEdgehill Studios would be a good place to get some work done when your internet is out or when you're having trouble motivating yourself to study. The customers seem to be mostly young professional types, and while there were a good ten or so people there, it wasn't crowded, and there were plenty of open tables. They serve coffee, espresso, chai, soda, bagels, baked goods, soup, and basic sandwiches, all at lower prices than you'd find at most Nashville coffee shops.",
"After much ado I tried this place out for lunch yesterday and ws extremely disappointed. I looked up the menu online before going and when I got there was made aware that it wasn't exactly the same. \n\nOn top of that we had the snottiest woman waiting on us. When my friend asked what sides they had she responded, \"I don't know, go look over there.\" We made several comments about how we hadn't been there before but she offered up no guidance. It was so rude. \n\nThe food wasn't bad, it's exactly what we ordered, but it took much longer than needed. I got the Turkey Panini, which comes with cheese, bacon, turkey on wheat bread. The bread itself was so hard it ripped up my mouth and I hurt for the rest of the day. I also think there was WAY too much turkey on it, or it wasn't cooked long enough because the outside was nice and warm and the inside was cold. \n\nNeedless to say, I won't be going back.",
"The coffee tasted like Starbucks, and that is not a compliment. I had just got out of a lunch downtown, and saw the place as I had passed by. I'm an iced-coffee freak, so as I needed to find a place to hit the restroom pretty badly, I figured I'd stop there and grab a brew.\n\nThe coffee was very bitter. Who wants that? Two packets of splenda and one of Sweet & Low wasn't enough to overcome that. \n\nThe layout was awkward, and the bathroom was very difficult to find, even with signs. A Mac Mini was found, but when I asked about it, I was told they charged $7 per hour. Yeah, that's a bargain. It's not like the bandwidth isn't being used already.\n\nThe place might be a trendy place for the local gentry to see and be seen, but there's no reason to make the trip.",
"This can be a great place to people watch. Some dude from the Mavericks is in there all the time and once one of Josh Grayson's (of 20-minute American Idol fame) staff was there saying not nice things about him. Ah, to be a fly on the wall. However, every time I leave the place after working on the laptop for a few hours I smell like a panini sandwich and have to change my clothes and shower. The coffee is ok, not great.",
"Wendy at Edgehill hosted a toy drive event yesterday for the Marines Toys For Tots charity. Two bands played and there were free gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate. Toys For Tots is a good annual Holiday toy charity drive where restaurants and other businesses can put a collection box out. It's good PR and it's good for kids in need. I enjoyed the music while dropping off a toy. Email Toys For Tots if you want a box next Christmas in your business. The kids will appreciate it.",
"My experience at Edgehill is totally different than the earlier reviews from several years ago. I have a feeling a remodel happened or something or there's just some crankiness in the air. \n\nThe inside of this cafe is comfortable, kind of industrial looking, and a good place to get a latte and tap away on your laptop. I haven't tried them- but they do offer gluten free brownies, cookies, and muffins, which I appreciate.\n\nI like to sit outside in the afternoon, read the paper, and pretend that a certain fake-ass Mexican restaurant isn't mere meters away from me.",
"Excellent. The new ownership fixed the problem. Coffee and food are 10's and the people working there are glad you are there. Not too loud either. If you were there before the redesign and new management, then you haven't been there yet. Same name, completely different place and vibe.",
"The cafe changed ownership and was renovated in July, and wow! what a different place!\n\nMy favorite thing so far is the breve's and the caprese salad,...YUM!"
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"Sister Muhammad's Kitchen gets ***** because they continue to maintain the original taste since they first opened in 1999, Sister Muhammad's Kitchen doors were closed for a while as they did a revitalization of the neighborhood, however they are open and still serving their signature Nation of Islam flavors. \n\nSisters Muhammad's Kitchen is known throughout the city for their Muslim Fish Hoagie, but they are making a lot of noise with the new Salmon Cheese Steak. The Bean Pies are CLASSIC and the Navy Bean Soup is MAGNIFICENT... \n\nFriendly Staff and Clean Environment.... HURRY UP!!!!",
"I live in Delaware, and I was told by my Honey that live in Philly that Sister Muhammad's Kitchen was open after renovations. Let's just say I was excited to eat there because he raved about the restaurant soooooo much!!!! We went last Sat 7/12/2014 and was very pleased with the welcoming service that was pleasant and friendly, the menu selection was exciting, the restaurant very clean, and of course the food we ordered was well prepared, seasoned just right, scrumptious and the desserts we had later were heavenly OMG .\nMy Honey ordered his favorite fish steak hoagie with all his favorite trimmings along with fries. I was undecided for a while because they have so many awesome dishes on the menu...I settled with fried whiting platter. They were generous with portions and my sides were fresh glazed carrots not can carrots, and some awesome mac & cheese OMG!!! We were very pleased with our meals and our desserts. We left with our desserts which were a whole bean, cheesecake bean pie, and 3 bread puddings lol!!!! Just want to end by saying we are fans of Sister Muhammad's Kitchen and We are spreading the word out about Sister Muhammad's Kitchen. We will be returning soon!!!! Thank you for sharing your blessing!!!",
"Driving down Germantown Avenue last week, I happened to notice the newly constructed homes right around G'town and Windrim. I was also pleasantly surprised to see Sister Muhammad's Kitchen was open for business. I've passed by a few times over the past year thinking they were closed forever and sad that I'd be missing out on one of the best fish hoagies in town. \n\nWell I'll mourn no longer because they are back and better than ever. I stopped in and got a fish hoagie and it was just as good as I remember. I even tried a butternut squash pie. I was told it was like sweet potato pie. I thought it was even better!\n\nI'll be back for BOTH of those in a few days.",
"I was driving down Germantown and saw the grand opening sign several times but never had time to stop. Finally I had some time and tried this fish hoagie ,everyone talks about . I am a super fan now ! \n\nfast forward to NYC SOBS in April album release party of Pharoahe Monch PTSD . Came down to see his manager and the show. An Awesome show with heavy hitters of Hip Hop and R&B . So I was talking with some of the performers and we started talking about Philly and Food . And Sis Muhammad's food came up and we all got hungry. lol They where coming to Philly soon to do a show at Milk Boy and where gonna stop by to get some of her famous Fish Hoagies.\n Rock of Heltah Skeltah was very familiar with her foods and came to find out he knew a lot of the same people I knew in Philly. Hip Hop and good food unites so many people. Sis Muhammad's food is known by some of the best Hip hop Artist !!",
"Well this is my first time. My first impression was nice clean and well lit inside. The ladies were very polite. I order chicken wings with cabbage and Mac&cheese. I really like the Mac&cheese! The chicken and cabbage needed some salt but over all great. I would eat here again",
"I really have to say that the food and service was top notch if you have not eaten there please go. You will be glad that you did.I'm on my way back.",
"I'm not sure what happened in the kitchen the afternoon of December 20th but the chicken cheesteak I just had was not good. I thought it was going to be chunks of chicken breast instead it was dry & looked processed (like steakumm)...I will give them another chance maybe it was an \"off\" day",
"I pretty much get straight to the point. Fish sandwich (would be a tad better if was on something else than regular wheat bread, but who is complaining!) salmon burger and mac & cheese were really good. The bread pudding... should be a crime! Great place to go if your in the germantown ave/nicetown section of the city.",
"I've been going to Sister Muhammad's for a very long time. Before the remodel, and they've always had GREAT food. The best Fish sandwich/hoagie in Philadelphia hands down...\nI give it 4stars because not only is the food good, it's clean, service is good, and did I say they have the Best Fish Hoagie in Philadelphia?",
"In the mood for something different, we decided to try a spot we've never been to. I debated the baked chicken platter with mac and cheese and veggies, but then decided to try the fish hoagie. $9.50? I was concerned that it would be a little fish filet on a sub roll. However, it was amazing! The fish was perfectly seasoned and fried. And they provided so much fish that I could only eat half. I enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly service! I definitely recommend this place and can't wait to go back."
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"I was not totally impressed by this place. The food seemed more than a bit over-priced but it a good alternative to the fried food pizza places or chain restaurants on the main strip of Jenkintown.",
"Nom nom nom.\n\nThere's a decent amount of bagel and bread-related items to buy. Not so nuts about products with nuts, so I went for a divinely crispy, raisin bagel FILLED WITH AN OMELETTE. (Oy, maybe the bagel wasn't so amazing as to warrant CAPS LOCK typing, but it sure was good.)\n\nParking is a snap, thanks to their lot. I like their interior, too! Add quick service and outdoor seating - I enjoyed my treat outside - and you have a place that is worth a trip.",
"I'll admit it's been quite a while since I've gone here. There's nothing really wrong with the food, but they need to learn how to get their act together. Their lack of an organized system to 1) take the order, 2) make the food and 3) receive payment makes this a painfully slow place to stop for a bite on the way to work. Nothing is special enough at this place to make it worth the wait and sloppy service.",
"This place gets an instant 5-stars for the service and attitudes of the staff. They are so pleasant!! Such a difference from many businesses in the Philly area. \nThree of us had breakfast here today. I am the vegetarian....I got a cinnamon raisin bagel with apple-cinnamon-raisin creamcheese!!\nI was singing a song from \"The Wiggles\" : YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMY TUMMY!!! That cream cheese was gooood! If you like cinnamon and if you also like raisins, then you need to eat this combo!\nGot some hot chocolate ...but thats from a machine..so, it was alright.\n\nMy friends: one got a bagel with egg and something else. She liked it.\nThe other one got a plain bagel with eggs, bacon and some other stuff.\nShe said that the bacon was perfect. There was no fatty stuff hanging off the bacon. \n\nSo, overall, great breakfast place with very nice service.\nMust do in the Jenkintown area (at least).\nThe bagels are tastier than dunkin donuts...but hot choc was better at DD.\nMost combos of bagel and coffee cost around 4 to 7 bucks.",
"The bagels here are delicious, for me the gold standard that I hold all other bagels up to. When I worked in Jenkintown I literally got a bagel here almost every morning - for a breakfast on the run a toasted 'Fill A Bagel' 3 seed bagel with lite scallion cream cheese is my all time favorite. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the staff is nice and down to earth.\n\nThey have great breads too, the seeded Italian bread is a favorite of ours, its light but nice and crispy. They have this cinnamon swirl bread I use to make french toast sometimes. Their coffee is ok, their other products like donuts and muffins are fine. \n\nThey have shelves with discounted day old breads and rolls and these are always still good and much cheaper.\n\nThe five stars are for their breads and especially their bagels.",
"Really good food! Bagels are first-rate and the coffee is fresh. The breakfast sandwiches are really good and they make them pretty quick.\n\nBut there are some bad things about this place! \n1. The hours. they are never open! When I leave for work in the morning they are closed and also on my way home. On the weekends, if you aren't an early bird, you'll miss the worm. The crazy thing about the hours is that each time I am there and they are closing up, they are kicking out a lot of people.\n2. Over-priced.\n3. The parking lot is kinda ghetto. Mostly getting out of it.\noh.. and 4.... The cookies and baked goods taste like old people baked goods. Know what I mean how old people love some dry baked goods that are bland? My grandparents would have liked it.",
"So yesterday I was talking to my friend and I said, what should I have for lunch? They said a Bagel. So as an activity I thought I'd pick a Bagel place I haven't been too before and Yelp it. Since I had to run into the office for a bit, I typed \"Huntingdon Valley, Bagel\" into google, and this is what came up. Although Jenkintown isn't really Huntingdon Valley, I thought \"what the hell?\", and went here (and also because I liked the funny, anthropomorphic Bagel guy they had on their website that caught my eye.)\nBut I digress. Fill A Bagel is a nice sized Bagel/Sandwich shop right on the main drag of Jenkintown (Old York Rd.), so it was easy to find. The service was pretty quick (although not instantaneous, but its not Burger King), and the portions were pretty good.\nOf course the ultimate question here is how was the Bagel? And I must say it was pretty tasty. Just the right amount of chewiness. I got mine lightly toasted with Nova Lox and fixins (Lettuce & Onion, I declined the Tomato and Cucumber, although Cucumber is a nice touch if you like that sort of thing). They didn't skimp on the Lox either like some places do. All in all it was a tasty lunch, and I'd Bagel there again, although only if I was in the area, I wouldn't drive the 25 minutes specifically for it again. I must say the Chocolate Croissants looked pretty good though...\nOh and a quick word on my beverage...my Peach Snapple was sublime.",
"oh, apple cinnamon raisin cream cheese, how i miss you. i used to work in this neighborhood and would eat the same thing every day for like a month, a toasted bagel with a generous serving of the apple cinnamon cream cheese. It was absolutely delicious - fluffy and creamy with the perfect amount of cinnamon and pieces of soft fruit. yum. i can't remember much about the bagels though. they were only vehicles to eat the cream cheese.",
"Mmmm. Oh bagels, how I heart thee! \n\nI grew up eating NY bagels, and it's been tough to find anything close in the Philly 'burbs. This is pretty close. The lox spread and schnecken were good, too. And when the schecken beckon...",
"I have been here many times on the weekends. It is primarily a bagel and bread shop and this is where they excel. With the number of independent bagel shops and delis disappearing in the area over the years, this is a great little place. They have some great spreads to go with the bagels and you can also buy a container of spread to go. They do have some other things like doughnuts, muffins and you can get a limited selections of sandwiches. \n\nAs was noted below in the comment about \"portion control\", it helps to be specific when ordering especially if you are picky. The counter staff is very friendly but there are a fair number of high school/ college kids working the counter so don't expect five star restaurant service. After all this is a bagel place. \n\nAlso, table space is limited if you decide to eat in but I have always gotten a seat between the tables (inside and out) and the counter space in the front.\n\nIf you like fresh bagels and breads and you are in the area, this is a definitely a place to try."
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"Place is great, definitely New york style pizza and italian restaurant. At least as good as the other local place(Gino's from Palm Harbor), but closer if you live up this way. About 11 bucks for a large cheese, garlic knots are also amazing, shaved garlic right on the knots, delish!",
"We loved this place! Their pepperoni pizza was great and affordable. We will definitely go back the next time we are in Holiday.",
"Hubby & I ate here weekly for over a decade. Their chicken francese is ridiculously fantastic, but I was just as happy with a cheese pizza. For what its worth, the fact that they've had very little staff turn over tells me it must be a pretty good place to work too! I miss it a lot.",
"The best. Friendly, huge portions, family recipes handed down for 3 generations. Pesce de Pasta with the light sauce is incredible. Whole cloves of garlic (roasted) can be lifted out of the broth and spread on the bread. Calamari rings arer so tender, I do not know how Angelo does it.\n\nMussels and clams were great and I'm sure the shrimp was local Gulf pinks.\n\nAngelo's ......love it",
"So Hard to find good food in this area and I have to say this place is spectacular!!! The owner Angelo is there every time we go and he is just such a friendly sweet man and you can tell they really care about their customers and business! Wonderful food never had anything that wasn't great!",
"Don't let the strip mall location in Holiday scare you! This place is AMAZING. I have been coming to Angelo's for at least 20 years, and its always good. If you don't give them a try, you are missing out on some really amazing, REAL italian food.\n\nTonight there were three of us, and we ordered two meals, a third salad, two bottled (Maretti) beers and a glass of red wine. Check was $47, and we have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Great home cooked food, amazing prices, and the owner is onsite! \n\nThe Chicken Francese was two LARGE chicken breasts, not the skimpy ones from Carrabba's, and FULL of flavor. The lemon flavor was prefect, and we weren't left wondering if they forgotto add it like other places.\n\nThe sausage and peppers was enough for 2, EASY. If somebody ate that entire meal, they should be ashamed of themselves! Plate was loaded with sausage and cut peppers in a red sauce, that begs you to lick the plate! I am guessing that's why they give you warm bread...\n\nThe old standbys like pizza, calzones and strombolis are great too... More of that stuff goes out the door for takeout, than dine in customers.\n\nOK, so the location isn't that great, and leaves you wondering. But do yourself a favor and go visit Angelo.",
"Having lived in Italy for 3 years, we were torn between a 2-3 star rating. New York style pizza was great! Pasta Carbonara sauce was thick and a little overwhelming. Veal Alba disappointing - veal was bland, the white wine sauce left to carry the weight of the world and it struggled to do that. \n\nThe location could be a lot better - picked this restaurant because of the reviews but literally passed the place up twice because it is in a half empty strip mall. Although half were take out orders, it did have a steady audience at 6pm on a Thursday night so that says a lot. Based on staff greetings, the other half in house guests were regulars so they definitely have a loyal following.",
"Great pizza! I have lived in tampabay for 14 years and since I'm used to the pizza up north it's really hard to get good pizza. The Sicilian is great here and the thin pizza is incredible. Garlic knots are on point. Worth trying for anyone used to the real thing!",
"So far all I had was the New York style pizza very greasy but was really good compared to other pizza places especially the pizza chains like dominos or papa johns Angelo's pizza was by far better than those places and you get your money's worth",
"Awesome pizza! Great crust, sauce, lots of cheese, tasty pepperoni and the staff was very friendly. I also tried the baked ravioli and that was pretty damn amazing too. When the server told me they had Peroni on tap, I knew it was going to be a great dinner. Don't be fooled by the fact that this place is in a depressed-looking strip mall next to two dollar stores. Great restaurant with amazing food"
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"I am very disappointed . It is because they treated me unfairly. A couple weeks ago, I went there for the first time. I liked the food, so I told my friend to try this restaurant. Tonight, I went there again and I saw that my friends were there (They were located in two different tables). When I came into the restaurant, they were almost done. While I was enjoying my food with my family, they had finished. Before they left, the waitress gave them one big box full of clementines for free (It was given as a New Year's gift.) Also, my other friends (at the other table) received a free big box of clementines. My table and one of the other tables had paid the bill, the only table that got the free stuff was the other table and I did not receive anything. I saw that they still had many boxes of clementines. \nI won't go back there to spend my money.",
"Went there with a few friends this past weekend. The food was excellent and the service was phenomenal! The employees were extremely friendly and greeted us as soon as we walked in. I will definitely be going back to this hidden gem! Thanks again!",
"I have eaten here many times. The food is great. I have never had anything that wasn't delicious. The menu is vast. They have anything you could imagine. The staff is extremely friendly and remember you when you visit multiple times. I highly recommend this restaurant. Ever since I ate here, I refuse to have Chinese food at any other place.",
"Well I've been hearing great reviews from my friends and family about this restaurant, so I had to try it out for myself. I went there with my husband and two daughters, and the friendly staff greeted us as soon as we walked in. The smells from the kitchen had my mouth watering. They have a great selection of food, even fries for my two girlies... that's a plus in my book!. The food was amazing; they definitely didn't disappoint us. I would say this has to be one of my top go to places for Chinese food in all of South Philly. This restaurant is a must try. I will definitely go there again!",
"This was one if my best experience in Chinese cuisine, it only took me one time to get hooked on this place, food is out of the world, I have been there more then six times and have tried many of the dishes they serve (lobster with ginger) is my favorite , soft shelled crabs to die for, and it helps that the size of the dish is very filing and the staff are always attentive and around when you need them, they have a lot of respect for the customer and make u feel right at home, it's one of the best in the city.",
"This food is amazing!!! I have actually never authentic Chinese food so I was nervous to try it at first but the menu was huge! They offer everything from Peking duck to soft shell crab! Both entrees were amazing. The staff was great and very helpful when it came time to decide on what to order. They even have shark fin soup! Great authentic Chinese and I highly recommend it!",
"hello cafe is back thank GOD this place is the fucking shit.",
"I was getting buying stuff at this plaza and my whole family was hungry. I looked across plaza and saw 2 restaurant next to each other. I then proceed to look at the 2 different menus and picked Shing Kee cause they have a larger vegetarian menu. \n\nBoy, am I glad I did! I was greeted with a real friendly staff. I ordered the pork chop and spaghetti for my 5 year old boy and ended up fighting with him for the last bite. All the other dishes were very good as well. In fact, so good I brought my whole family there for Christmas. We capped off Christmas happily and full!",
"I don't really review too much on Yelp, but when I do, it means a lot. This place is great! The food is amazing and the service is excellent. I live in the Northeast and I usually don't go down to south philly but this place is definitely worth the drive.",
"I enjoy Chinese cuisine and I have tried a number of places, but I've got to say that this friendly and well established restaurant is by far the best I've had. I made a yelp account for the sole purpose of giving this spot a well deserved 5 stars. The General Tso's chicken is surreal and the Ginger lobster is amazing. Anyone who tries is instantly hooked. Do yourself a favor and give it a try."
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"New to the Collingswood BYOB scene is NOT another Italian bistro, but a much needed American comfort food. I couldn't wait to try this one out so when there wasn't any grub in my fridge, my boyfriend and I were ready to check out West Side Gravy. \n\nThe atmosphere is creative with kitchen counter top tables, funky artwork and a clean look that could fit any type of casual lunch or dinner. \n\nOur server was in training but she did a pretty good job of naming off the specials. I ordered the mushroom sandwich (Grilled portobello, boursin cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion on a toasted baguette) and my boyfriend went for a meatloaf sandwich (bacon wrapped pork and beef meatloaf, sharp provolone, pinot noir sauce on crusty bread). While waiting, I noticed little things that I liked: the thick disposable napkins (I hate thin crappy ones), clean windows and plenty of seating for large parties. \n\nOur food was just as the menu said it would be. One problem: no toothpick for little mouths. Everything else was how I liked it, fantastic combo and all fresh. The cheese wasn't overpowering and I was able to taste all the ingredients. I did take off one or two onions, that was a bit much. The boyfriend said his sandwich was a 4 stars. For me, it's a 4.4 stars but since this is the 1st review for WSG, I'm going for 5. This place is definately my new local feeding frenzy.",
"Haddon Ave in Collingswood is jam packed with restaurants. You really need to stand out. West Side Gravy hyped me up with their retro vintage tattoo feel, and the lure of hip comfort food and munchies. Hearing they would be open in time for the May fair gave me the chance to kill 2 bird with one stone and give this place a shot. \n\nWalking in the look was great: had a very fun but mature feel. the wait staff was absolutely friendly and took care of us quite well. The food was good, but not great, and certainly not worth the price you pay. I spent $10.00 for cheese fries with bacon. Yes they were the full cut fresh potatoes but when you can walk across the street and get the same thing for half the price I felt a bit cheated. \n\nThe street is full of high priced gourmet. It also has its place for kitschy comfort food and continental. In my opinion in order for West Side Gravy to survive (especially during this tough economy where going out to eat is one of the first things people cut out of the budget) is to try to keep some of the quality, lower the prices and get rid of the higher end feel to it.",
"*UPDATE* \n\nI had to take away a star! I went again this past weekend and I ordered the spinach salad with goat cheese and almonds. I honestly think there wasn't an entire ounce of goat cheese on the salad and barely any other ingredients. For $9, the salad better come with something other than spinach leaves. \n\nI still love the place and want to go back, but the heaping pile of expensive spinach wasn't anything to sing about.\n\n*END UPDATE*\n\nI can't remember if I've ever given a place 5 stars before, especially after one visit, but this place is the tops! I'm so glad to have another good weekend brunch/bistro type place to go to, since the novelty of the Pop Shop has worn off after a while.\n\nFirst off, any place with the word \"Gravy\" in the name wins in my opinion. \n\nSecond, the decor is spectacular, think vintage diner meets Ed Hardy meets ridiculous giant paintings of food. Fantastic! And I don't even like Ed Hardy.\n\nThird, the food is delicious. Everything my table of six diners ordered was delicious. Gazpacho, gravy fries, turkey clubs, meatloaf sandwich, and the PB and J. You can tell the chef/owner really cares about food. I had the turkey club and I can without a doubt say it was the best tasting, most creative turkey club I've ever had. Even the coffee was good!\n\nAnother note: the wait staff was very friendly and extremely accommodating and prompt. Very nice for a new place.\n\nI want to go back and try everything on the menu and take all of my friends there. Oh! And the gravy lives up to it's name, it has a delicious hint of rosemary...it is so choice.",
"Update: Another day, another mushroom sandwich. This time it had a toothpick so it wasn't sloppy. \n\nI'm sad that there isn't any other sandwich or item that I want to order. WSG lost a star for that reason but it's still a great place to grab a lunch/dinner. The service was perfect, BONUS: our waitress looked like a young ricki lake.\n\nMy boyfriend had the burger special with gorgonzola, wild mushrooms, veal sauce and truffle fries. Last time he wasn't completely sold on West Side Gravy but this did it for him. He thought it was worth 5 stars. \n\nFor dessert, we had a homemade snickers bar and ice cream. I'm not big on desserts but this was perfect to share for two people.",
"The pot pie was amazing but very small portion for $14. It was creamy, cooked perfect and the puff pastry compliments this well. That day there was a slider special that was a little above average but I wouldn't order it again.",
"I'm really rooting for this place to succeed in Collingswood. It makes me a little nervous because I never really see it hopping. In fact, the first time I ate WSG was when we did take out. I had the fried chicken. It was delicious and crunchy and served with a light potato salad and a slaw that was delish.\n\nThe second visit, we grabbed a bottle of wine and made a night of it. I had the rib special, and my fiance had the chicken pot pie. We agreed in writing beforehand that we would do halfzies. (I definitely made out on that deal.)\n\nListen to me. You NEED that pot pie in your life. Even on a 100+ degree day, it was awesome. I think the chef drizzled a bit of truffle oil on top, which made it straight up money! I will now crave that for the rest of my life. Oh, and the peanut butter snickers-ish dessert thing? DO IT. Heavenly. I wonder if they make that on site. Amazing.\n\nWhat wedding dress???\n\nAs for the staff, they are incredibly nice and attentive to a fault. They're awesome. I did notice that they aren't too familiar with how to open a bottle of wine, which should be second nature for anyone serving in such a BYO town.\n\nI think the atmosphere is chill, but I don't think it's the most romantic spot in town. In fact, I think the bright lights in there kind of make it less inviting. I wonder if they could string lights across that enormous ceiling and dim the overheads. I bet it would draw more attention.\n\nI wish this place all the luck!\n\nWest side!",
"West Side Gravy is a spacious and stylistic diner-style BYOB with a well-intentioned, affordable menu of mostly American pub fare; almost all of which includes bacon. Seriously, just about everything has bacon - not just on it, but in it. Or rubbed with it. Or that shared a bed with it in the 70s. I suspect even the chickens that laid the eggs that battered the fish, did some time with Babe. Not that I personally find anything wrong with that, because I love bacon, but it seems like culinary suicide to force anything so strong into the majority of your meals. \n\nThat said, my friend and I decided to order from all over the menu to get a good sampling: wings, trio of sliders (one burger, one pulled pork one ahi tuna (my favorite)), a meat loaf sandwich (which they should probably just call a sloppy joe since it fell apart like one) and the soup du jour. \n\nOur waitress was pretty accommodating to our tapas-style ordering, bringing out little plates and extra napkins and even asking if we were going to share the pureed French onion and bacon soup (which, surprise!, tasted like gravy.) \n\nService was fairly attentive while we waited for our food, which took forever to come out, and when it did, it was delivered all at once, even the soup. When we arrived at about 5:30pm we were one of three tables there, by the time we left it was almost 7:30, and packed. Unfortunately, a dinner rush left us waiting quite a while for our check but since it only opened a couple of months ago we figured they were still finding their rhythm. It happens in a lot of new restaurants. Hopefully for them they can survive the tough critics of Haddon Ave. where most new places only have about a year to prove they belong. \n\nI'm curious what their lighter and less bacony dishes are like, because that seared tuna slider was the most delicious thing I ate there.",
"I had to take away a star! I went again this past weekend and I ordered the spinach salad with goat cheese and almonds. I honestly think there wasn't an entire ounce of goat cheese on the salad and barely any other ingredients. For $9, the salad better come with something other than spinach leaves. \n\nI still love the place and want to go back, but the heaping pile of expensive spinach wasn't anything to sing about.",
"Highlights - Fried Jersey Tomatoes delicious, prepared perfectly with chipotle sauce and highly recommended. Mac n' Cheese had a wonderful béchamel sauce, Short Ribs were to die for, served with mashed potatoes, broccoli rabe, and delicately frunion-esque shallots. Beautiful and tasty fish tacos served tipico de Mexico City/Coyocan deep-fried Pollock, topped with thin white cabbage, on bite-size tortilla. A homemade chilled snickers - homemade layer of caramel and nuts, homemade layer of nougat, encased in two thin layers of ganache accompanied by a dollop of vailla ice cream set atop a spoonful of dulce de leche made for a delcious \"Snickers\" ala WSG. \n\nThough West Side Gravy is casual by all accounts the menu offers sophistication and American standards with a the finest ingredients all without pretension. It is also BYOB, and they were happy to cork our wine or pour our next glass. The prices in my book are great for the quality and attention of food, culinary skill and the care you are getting while there. I plan to return many times over, when Blackbird (Alex Capasso's more upscale restaurant) is too elegant a choice for dinner.\n\nItty Bitty disappointments - It was an off night for the rib-eye. When asked how I would like it prepared, I responded with the usual \"how the chef recommends.\" assuming it would be medium rare as usual (its a standard dance when ordering steak - usually med. rare implying the quality of the meat is too good to serve well). The server did not know how the chef would recommend (uh-oh), but handled it well. However, the steak arrived medium well on one side and well on the other. Is that how the chef recommends? I hope not. Everything else on the plate sang, the handcut french fries were fab, the frunion-esque onions perfect, the broccoli rabe was aces. A ton of food for not a lot of dough.\n\nAtmosphere - Two points, one small, one big. Not sure they have an HVAC. And in general, they could really benefit from a little bit of flowers in the picture windows, on the tables, put out candles, turn up the awesome music and it would set the mood better. Get the LED out, pump up the energy. This chef is inspired, you can tell! I get where this chef is coming from. From his menus at both restaurants, Alex seems well studied in the current urban culinary zeit geist. A little more attention to the decor and atmosphere would convey that better. WSG's food is American bistro, so I think the restaurant should reflect that.\n\nAside from that small point, given the menu, overall execution, and the indie/hipster music it is clear this chef has a lot of personality and talent to bring to the Philadelphia area. Collingswood is lucky to have Alex's 2 restaurants. I would get on a train or bus and high-tail it out to West Side Gravy any day.",
"Wow my boyfriend and I really have came to love this place. I personally loved the simple decor but my other half felt like it was missing something on the tables.... I love that there is a new chef, and a new menu! We have had the tuna from hell sandwich, meat loaf sandwich, short ribs and WOW the BREAKFAST BURGER is to die for!!!!! I cant stop raving about how awesome that burger is.... I dont usually write reviews but this place has hit the spot! keep it up! We will be back again soon for more dinners here."
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"This place is amazing! Beautiful interior, great wines and tasty snacks! They serve awesome local goodies like cheese from Tulip Tree and meats from Goose. You can also get gourmet local chocolates!! They sell wine and beer by the glass (or bottle) and are open late on weekends! I highly recommend visiting soon.",
"Had a fun experience at the opening of the Foyt Wine Vault during Indy 500 race week. The public was invited to participate in the ribbon cutting, which was done by AJ Foyt. \n\nThe family is really investing a lot in Speedway, which makes me so happy, as a home grown Hoosier from Indianapolis, and big race fan. \n\nI'm familiar with Foyt Family Wines due to my work in the industry in Sonoma Valley. I was excited to hear that the Vault was opening during my recent visit to Indy. \n\nThe facility is beautiful. I didn't know what to expect, and I was taken aback by the hardwood, amazing race memorabilia and genuineness of the family and staff. Don't be surprised if you run into co-owners and former racecar drivers Larry or Anthony Foyt! They're happy to sign bottles, too. \n\nI enjoyed their Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, but I'm bias being from Sonoma Valley. If you aren't into wine, you can enjoy a local beer on tap or in bottle. They also offer locally made cheese, charcuterie, and chocolate, the latter from the Best Chocolate In Town (and it is!). \n\nThey are also open late, giving it a lounge feel. \n\nCan't wait to visit the Foyt Wine Vault upon my next visit to Indy.",
"At this time I've have to say this is the greatest Wine Vault in the world. As I sit here, enjoying the bar, my wine/cheeses and chocolate. My hero walked in the bar.\n\nA. J. Foyt shows up on a Thursday night in June. Life doesn't get much better, much cooler than this.",
"I really love this place. I meant to take a photo of the menu. Wine glass range in prices of $5-$10 flights are $10 for 1 oz pours. They had fantastic looking meat and cheese trays for $18. This place is high end for great prices.",
"Top notch! Building is very nice. Decor is very enjoyable, only wish we had more time the day we visited. Would like to return sometime for a function.",
"I'm always skeptical of \"celebrity wine\". This was a very pleasant surprise. My wife & I stopped in about 5:00 pm on a Friday in August. There were only a few patrons at the time so we could really look around.\n\nThe layout is very well done and relaxing in a lounge sort of way. Naturally, there is a lot of race memorabilia but in an interesting arrangement.\n\nThe menu (wine & cheese) is presented in an interesting way too. All the wines are specially bottled for the Foyt Wine Vault and represent some notable event in the life of racing legend, A.J. Foyt. The cheese platters can be \"built\" from several cheese and meat choices and were very good.\n\nThe service and knowledge of the staff was exceptional as well. We chatted with some of the people at the bar and discovered that one of them was A.J. Foyt IV, the co-owner. He was an incredibly gracious host and answered all of our questions about the Vault.\n\nPlease read the other reviews because I can't believe anyone would have anything bad to say about this wine find. You really should check it out. I know we'll be back!\n\nI would award FWV 5 Stars but this was only our first visit.",
"I really enjoy this place! \n\nThey have great wine & great cheese boards and the meat trays look delicious! \nThe service is always excellent. Our server always brings us extra crackers for the cheese. \n\nI gave it 4 stars because of the meat trays! I really wish I could try the meats from The Smoking Goose, but they are all PORK! As a Muslim, I really wish they had some beef or other meats to choose from. Overall, this is an excellent place!",
"I stopped by with a girlfriend. We enjoyed the Zinfandel and the Cabernet. Both were tasty! Great for a group or a few friends. Cheese plate is awesome too or just munch on the cracker mix served when you order wine. Service was fantastic. Fun pics to observe. Look forward to more pics in the future. We will be back.",
"Great spot in Speedway. Their red wines were all very drinkable. I found the Meritage to be my favorite, followed by their Cabernet. We also tasted their Rose (made from Pinot Noir grapes) - which they serve on tap. First sip was off, but it got much better after that. Our bartender was very attentive and friendly, but admitted that she wasn't a wine connoisseur. She also didn't know about the Yelp check in deal, but still accommodated the discount for us.\n\nWhite flight of 3 was $8, red flight of 3 was $10, the red reserve (all cab) was $20. Glasses ranged from $5 and up. Most were around $10.\n\nWe didn't try the cheese plates, but they carry Tulip Tree cheeses which are delicious. \n\nThe venue is pretty new, about 1 year old. I'd definitely visit again in the summer to take advantage of their outdoor seating. They also had a decent beer list.",
"What a fun time. Great recommendations on wines and the charcuterie with meat and cheese was fabulous. Come on in!"
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"The former St James has renovated and reopened as Parlor. A set of walls that created a tunnel when you entered the old restaurant is now gone, opening up the space. It's much brighter and a big improvement. The centerpiece of the place is a fancy, gleaming imported oven which creates the pizzas that are served at this Parlor. Pasta and salads and other starters are also on the menu. We decided to give the highlighted pizza a try and it was a winner: it came out hot, and had a crunchy crust, delicious and light. The beet/greens salad with nuts and raisins was also excellent and I will definitely it order again. \n The old bar is still there, though slightly reconfigured. The St James drinking crowd will be pleased that that hasn't changed. But, it's hard to say how they'll feel about the increased number of children this lower price point pizza/pasta place will bring in: two of the tables in the bar had youngsters and their voices carried.\n Regardless, we like the new version: the renovation is a success and Parlor is a much calmer alternative to newcomer NYAJ a few steps away.",
"Just opened and they some kinks to work out. Overall they have a nice menu with plenty of options. Didn't end up staying for dinner, there was a huge crowd and a long wait. We ended up try at the bar which was also busy. It took us a bit longer than necessary to even get a menu and following that our drinks. We'll chalk it up to a Friday night push with unfamiliar wait staff. Definitely going back as food looked really good. It does deserve another try.",
"Beautifully done interior. Unfortunately were out of our first choice beer, first choice wine, and unfortunately after placing our order, found out they were out of chicken as well. Small menu offers 3 pasta dishes, 6 or so salads and pizzas. Our food was ok...not wowed.",
"Went for lunch today. As I have a 15 lb. brisket in the smoker, we wanted to eat light. \n\nMy wife and I split the beet salad (very nice combo of Bibb Lettuce, sherry vinaigrette, walnuts, golden raisins and chevre.) A small was enough for two to share. Also split the Margherita pie with speck added. Yes, Margherita (for purists) is just Marzano tomatoes, fresh Mozz and Basil, but here it is kind if the \"base\" Neopolitan pie to which you can add stuff. The speck was somewhere between bacon and Prosciutto (but less salty than either.) \n\nCrust was UBER-thin and still airy and charred. It is what In Riva (East Falls) attempts, but doesn't get. We will definitely return. Service was knowledgeable, and attentive. I might add that initially we were going to try NYAJ because the menu had more variety, but there was a wait at 1:45 P.M. Parlor was near-empty.\n\n I hope they do well. It was a perfect, reasonable light lunch. And we can still look forward to the brisket in a few hours without feeling stuffed.\n\nI am giving four stars ONLY because I did not try a lot more things. If future visits are as satisfying as the first, I would upgrade to five in the genre. I have ZERO complaints.",
"Okay, well, I was hoping to write a great review after the closing of Saint James.... unfortunately, I can't. Okay, I just thought of 2 things that WERE okay: They are generous with the wine pours & the Mojito was good. So, kudos to the Bartender.... Now for the food.... mediocre at best.... pasta was bland and the pizza was fresh but NOT crispy.. also bland & needed to be spiced up. The worst part though was the attitude of the staff... except for a couple of people. The attitude of the hostess when we first arrived was snooty, arrogant & just plain old rude. We were meeting friends, so, I decided to overlook this. If we were by ourselves, I would have left & never gone back. No excuse for rudeness in my opinion. There are too many places to go where you are made to feel welcome... I will say that the female manager (I forget her name) came over a couple of times to see how we were doing. The waiter was okay, but was not very attentive in regards to filling water glasses. The worst attitude was that of one of the busboys! He came over at the end of our meal.. we were engrossed in a conversation & did not hear him clearly at first.... we asked \"Oh, do you want to clear the table?\" In which he replied \"Well, yeah.. that's what I JUST asked you.\" SERIOUSLY???? We had to keep asking for water. \nThe pizzas were just \"meh\". soggy crust, no flavor, calamari app was good, but, be careful! VERY spicy! TOO spicy with the hot peppers & seeds, we had to have a new one made minus the peppers... they really ought to mention how spicy this is on the menu. Also, not crispy, as described. Quite soggy in fact. This is pretty much the same as when it was the Saint James but re-skinned. The Caesar Salad was good, the arugula & kale was somewhat boring. The beet salad was okay. So, ultimately, it was a mediocre experience. The pizza at In Riva is better.. & also better at SNAP, up the street (not as fancy... but better pizza). Maybe it will get better... we will try once more in a month or so, but I have to be honest & say that it was just \"okay\" & I have eaten much better. The more annoying thing was the somewhat inconsistent & rude attitude of several of the staff.",
"Honestly a waste money. My husband and I had high hopes for our pasta dishes after our pretty decent app of the baked meatballs. The red sauce was good. However, the portion size was not what we expected in terms of meatballs. 6 tiny balls for $$. Our dinners were served by a screaming server that our daughter's dish was hot. Got it, you don't have to keep screaming it to us. At first glance, it looked as though our bowls were filled with left over pasta and microwaved. There was no taste to either of our dishes. Our pasta was dry and not nearly sauced enough. The decor screams delicious, however the food and service scream something else.",
"Just had dinner here last night. We shared the Fun Guy pizza and the kale and arugula salad. \nService = fast :) and friendly \nLighting = pretty good\nNoise = Super loud :( \nPrices: Finally a good restaurant that has very reasonable prices for the generous portions on the main line! \nFood: Great! Neither dish was salty or oily (which are common flaws I find very frequently in other restaurants) \nFun guy pizza had several types of mushrooms, fontina cheese, truffle oil, and an egg over easy in the middle. \nThe crust had a great texture, crisp and chewy and was very flavorful, not doughy or bland\nMushrooms were delicious and perfectly cooked with a perfect amount of cheese and egg was a delicious addition to the mushrooms and cheese. \nOnly flaws are that I would have liked it to have a few more mushrooms and the egg be more spread out throughout the pizza (more of this too). I think a green like spinach and perhaps some roasted garlic would also make this pizza even better! \nThe Kale and Arugula salad was the perfect dish to go along with the pizza. We requested that it be dressed on the \"lighter\" side (cider vinaigrette) and it came out perfectly. It also had sunflower seeds, simple yet the few ingredients stand well without \"dressing\" them up with more toppings. This salad was a very generous portion for only $7.50 (i think). It fed 2 people and we had leftovers to bring home! \nI will definitely recommend this place to my friends in the area and be back when I return to the area. I hope they do well!",
"I came with a party of 4, (including myself). This place is okay! We got 1 Stretch Armstrong, man, it was cheesy. I had way too much cheese. The Sally, was good, but nothing special. The 2 people in my party, got the Margherita, it was like your typical pizza shop, good, but average. The pizza wasn't anything to write home about. Really expensive, too. Cherry soda, was good, (at least). All members of my party, got that.",
"Went to dinner tonight with my friend. I had the spinach salad and the meat and cheese plate. The service was terrible. The waiter was rude and not attentive. The food is overpriced and mediocre. I will not be back. I advise anyone to go to Not your average Joes instead.",
"Just what Ardmore needed. You guys nailed it. Great food, great drinks and great pizza. The new open space is very welcoming. We sat at the bar and were welcomed by a great team behind the bar. They were up to speed on the wines and made great recommendations. The portions were large and priced right. Looking forward to going back and sitting outside and enjoying some live music and drinks. Very kid friendly but at the same time not bad for a nice date night."
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"Let me start by saying, this is OTB, not the Chez Jene. As far as a bar / restaurant goes, this place is nice, and a major upgrade to the old location in Claypool Courts.\n\nThe bar / restaurant area was modern and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The prices were reasonable, considering the part of downtown, and that you are at an off track betting facility.\n\nNow for the OTB part, this was a separate area from the bar, separated by two large frosted glass doors. The betting areas are all non smoking, which is great. No one wants to breath the crap that blew out of lungs of one of these peeps. There is a smoking area for the people who want to step out for a smoke.\n\nExcellent selection of local craft beers, a major upgrade from the last OTB location.\n\nI will return to lose more money in the future. This is a nice place for OTB!",
"This place is really awesome! Their wings are the best in Indianapolis - by far! They're huge and really tasty. They also have a lot of local beers which I'm a huge fan of. What's really cool is you can bet on horses while you're there. I ended up winning $102, which was more than my dinner. I don't know of anywhere else you can do that. I didn't have any of their main entrees, but they all sounded really good, and if they're anything like the chicken wings - I'm sure they'll be good too. Definitely worth checking out and it's something different from the normal downtown sports bars.",
"Doesn't get much better than this. Jeff at the bar, big drinks, betting on horses, a place to smoke. People were eating in the room off the bar, but what's the point. You don't go there to eat.",
"Great, modern bar with tons of TV's packed into a small area. This would be a great after work hangout with colleagues. There is a small restaurant section to the left a soon as you walk in. Nice collection of beers available at the bar.\n\nI went for food and drinks (since they advertise their \"pub & grill\"). The food was extremely average. The tomato basil soup was over spiced with the asparagus poorly grilled. The meatloaf was dry. The bartender was extremely attentive and helpful. \n\nI would return for drinks but not for their food.",
"My boyfriend and I went for a nice dinner. We had the jerk chicken skewers to start off with on a bed of sweet potato chips with the red curry mayo (since they ran out of the raspberry dip that was supposed to go with the chicken). The chicken was well seasoned and the chips were awesomely crispy. They did get oilier the farther down in the bowl you went though but man, the star of the dish was the red curry mayo. I could have had that slathered on bread...oh wait, I did that with the complementary bread at the table. Yum.\n\nFor an entree I had the shrimp and grits. The whole dish was completely mediocre. The shrimp was completely unseasoned and bland. The greens had some limp pieces of bacon in them and were so watery they basically drown the entire plate. The grits were a bit hard and needed some major salt and pepper work. My boyfriend had the filet mignon which was better than my dish though by no means anything special. The herbed mashed potatoes that came with it were alright, though again needed salt.\n\nFor dessert we had the chocolate peanut butter lava cake (which came with ice cream on a dish so hot that I burned myself) and it was a letdown. It was messy and ill-presented. It was an overcooked mash of chocolate cake in a boat dish with a glob of peanut butter on top. The best part was the ice cream and that's saying something because it was just straight up vanilla bean.\n\nAnyways, go for the sweet potato chips with red curry mayo. That and maybe a drink. I had the angel martini made with vanilla vodka, amaretto, and whipped cream and it wasn't too shabby. Only $7 too so not overly pricey. Nice selection of $4 beers too.",
"Real quicklike: \n\nMaybe my three stars is based on the silly fact that I walked into a horse racing venue expecting casino slots - this is t-totally my fault. \n\nThe food was mediocre - I tried the beef/veggie kabobs and chicken \"tenders\" - the skewers were very good. I appreciated that they used bok choy - never would have thought to add this in. Also enjoyed the gourmet mustard - seed intact. \n\nThe manager in the betting room was very helpful. The betting room was soo intense yet humorous for we non-gamblers at the same time.",
"My first experience here was on the day of the Derby and so my review may not be helpful for others in the future. My experience was truly delightful but, as it was in the midst of the carnival-like festivities of gamblers excited about the Derby, it will likely not be reincarnated for a regular betting day here. \n\nThere was a $20.00 entry but, with the entry, I received a cool glass, a betting guidebook, and credits to use towards some bets. As we were going to be there for some time, I didn't really explore the potential quality of the food options and ordered the cheapest thing on the menu. \n\nPartially thanks to a whiskey representative who was letting those around him, including me, enjoy the flavors of his company's fine spirits, I made many friends that day. As I only bet minimum bets and try to actually investigate my bets in advance, I won back a decent portion of my money and so the night ended up being very affordable fun considering the free drinks.\n\nI will have to learn what this place is like on a normal day. I look forward to it!",
"Atmosphere and amenities are excellent. Great place to drink and watch a game. Food could be improved. Burger and sandwich buns are thin so it gets messy halway though eating. Thicker buns are needed to help hold everything together. Make that adjustment and could be 4 or 5 star place.",
"Good food, bad waitress. \n\n Dressed in nice attire we arrived outside of the restaurant only to be laughed at rudely by a waitress (who just so happened to be the waitress to wait on us). My boyfriend and I are nineteen, We were seated, immediately carded. The waitress talked to us like we were five year olds, yet offered us alcohol. Our appetizer came before the bread (which was delicious). The appetizer tasted slightly burnt, but was okay. Before we could enjoy the appetizer our food came out, a wedge burger good but too much cheese and a caesar salad that Came as a half head of romaine. I had to cut it up myself... strange, messy. \n We were given the check ten minutes after receiving our meal, and were told no hurry no hurry, five minutes later she tries to take our plates and the check we hadn't even looked at. We felt rushed but the male waiter that brought us our freshly baked bread was wonderfully friendly and was well trained. The waitress may think her tip reflected a young couple that doesn't go out often, but in reality she sucked and shouldn't have treated \"young\" PAYING customers as children.",
"So much fun! I just wish I knew how to bet on the horses!!! Cool place! Watched the Super Bowl at the bar..... It changes colors! :-)"
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"Wait, nobody's reviewed the original Outback Steakhouse? Weird.\n\nI wonder whether I shouldn't be reviewing it because I work for Outback... but technically I'm a temp working for the corporate office of the company that *owns* Outback in addition to like 6 other restaurants, so I think my ties are far enough. If not, I'll gladly take this down.\n\nI've actually been working for OSI since November, but had never been to an Outback Steakhouse (or any of the other restaurants they own) until my manager treated me & the other temps to lunch here at the end of January.\n\nNaturally we HAD to get the Bloomin' Onion... which is a heart attack & a half, even split among 5 people. A very delicious heart attack & a half that I would gladly subject myself to again.\n\nTo be perfectly honest with you I don't remember whether I ordered the Grilled Chicken & Swiss Sandwich or the Roasted Filet Sandwich, because I was eyeing them both, but I do remember that whichever it was, I LOVED it & I was totally stuffed when I finished.\n\nThe decor is interesting & from what I understand it's a bit different from other Outbacks because it's the original one. The kangaroo out front is especially endearing. You just sort of want to hug it.",
"It is odd how this Outback doesn't have very many reviews - it's ALWAYS crazy packed! My husband and I would love to go more often but the parking sometimes is to much of a pain in the arse! I never understand why they always put Outbacks in the tiniest strip malls with the worst parking lots?!? \n\nAnyhoo, the food and the service is always superb! The bread & butter is fabulous. Tonight I had the \"pork tenderloin with honey glaze sauce\" and it was divine, so so tender! And my husband always gets that chicken dish that every man is gaga over-can't remember the name-i'll add it in later. \n\nDefinitely \"a gotta try\" spot!",
"OMG, Only 2 reviews for this amazing fine establishment. Where do I begin, It is the FIRST Outback ever in the world. The food was great, I ordered the Filet Mignon with a grilled lobster tail, and Mashed potatoes. The meat was cooked to perfection nice and done on the outside but pink and bloody on the inside. MMMMMM...Now I do not normally write reviews about \"Chain\" Restaurants, but 2 things compelled me to. First, It's The FIRST Outback EVER!!!! Secondly, The Service was out of this world. The Manager came out to meet and greet me, but the icing on the cake was my Waitress, Deanna. I live in New York and go to restaurants, and I tell you I never had service like this. She had one of the most intriguing personalities, Funny, cheerful, and always found a way to keep us on our toes. Beautiful smile, very contagious. Hey Deanna if you ever get to read this \"Pina\" Stay Cheerful.",
"Good points - the staff is friendly and fast, the place is clean, and despite the fact that it was pact (we ate there for lunch), the food was done quickly. Parking is plenty available and the restaurant is conveniently located. Great carrot cake!\nDown points: There are no alternatives for the vegetarian/vegan available - that includes the salads which all have meat and cheese on them. The steak was dry, and the kids portion expensive. Fries for the kids are too heavily spiced. Tampa has better restaurants to offer.",
"Outback Steakhouse is a very nice chain restaurant, and the serve a good steak. I recently had lunch at this one while I was in Tampa, and I just had to write about it. The decor and environment with this location is just superb. The menu offers a wide selection to suite just about anyone. I had the shrimp caesar salad, and my wife had the 9 oz steak. The food was excellent.",
"Why is this bland steak chain so popular? I aimed to find out by eating at the S. Tampa Henderson Blvd location, which always seems to have cars overflowing the tiny lot and onto the grassy median strip. It turns out that's where they valet park. but the walk to the door is about 5 feet away. How lazy can Americans get? This is not one of the bigger outlets, and the woody interior is somewhat cramped, although some may say cozy.\n\nWe sat at the bar with no waiting on a Sunday night. I was unimpressed with their beer selection: not a single craft beer on tap. All the options were bland and watery, so I passed. \n\nThe house baked bread was cottony and completely without crust, thus tasteless, and I do not like sweet honey butter, but that's what they serve. We saw several \"blooming onions\" pass by: this is a signature concoction, basically an overgrown fried onion ring. They say it's good, but then everyone likes this place, mysteriously.\n\nThe house salad was standard iceberg with some tomatoes and croutons. The blue cheese dressing was okay. The 9 ounce steak was seasoned a bit heavily and on the saltier side, with a decent grilled crust. I can understand why people like these: they are responding to the over-salting. It was cooked as ordered.\n\nNothing is outstanding here, but neither is anything bad. It's perfectly predictable American comfort food. I saw nothing remotely \"Australian\" in food or decor. The prices were at or below average for a steak in the Bay area, so that's another attraction, I'm sure. Everyone looked like they just stepped off the golf course, which probably explains a lot about the demographic here.",
"love to eat here one of my place to have a steak an then nice food and service too.\namazing. truly amazing. this place is has very good creative food. i recommned asking the wait staff to give fuller descriptions than what was on the menu. also the bread and butter pudding was out of this world. the decor is simple. it can be loud at times which to me is not great.",
"Dined here Wednesday with a friend for lunch. She was in the mood for a steak for lunch...and I for something less filling. She chose a sirloin/shrimp combination lunch for $11.99 while I selected the flatbread appetizer of chicken, artichokes, and spinach for under $8.00.\n\nI was so worried her steak would be tough but fortunately it was perfectly cooked and very tender. Unfortunately for me, they have a problem serving this flatbread piping hot. It arrived almost refrigerator cold on top, although the flatbread was warm on the bottom.\n\nI don't know why this is an issue, but hope they can fix. I didn't want to send my food back in front of my friend, so I ate a little and took the rest home.\n\nLunch cost about $20.00",
"My entire cast and crew of a National Tour journeyed out here when we had a group hankering while performing downtown. It took them a bit to handle a group of our size, but it was the across-the-board fare you expect to get at an Outback. Nothing major to report, yet nothing to complain about. It hit the spot.",
"Of course this is the original Outback. That is pretty cool in itself. The place is always packed. But the service and and food are top notch. I would have to say parking is the only negative about this place."
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"Great Italian food made fresh from family recipes. The pizza is great and the Italian sub is excellent. The salads and soups are very tasty. The pasta is enhanced with homemade sauces made from scatch. The owner Lucy, a native Carpinterian makes the dining experience especially noteworthy with her bubbly personality.",
"A very friendly, very laid back local restaurant. They have something for everyone which is important when you have little kids tired from running around the beach near by. I had a really good fish taco complete with fresh avocado which melted in my mouth. (The avocado capital of the world is near by.) Kids had pizza and my wife had the salad bar which wasn't anything fancy but better than the iceberg lettuce and jelly salad variety you find at low end family restaurants. I saw others eating barbeque which is advertised on their window. Looked pretty good.",
"$6.25 for a side of french fries? $10 for a side of steamed veggies? In the agriculture epicenter of California?! Highway robbery!\n\nComing from Chicago, that is a freaking atrocity. Their side dishes and almost everything else on the menu was insanely overpriced. I would never recommend this for a family, unless it was the Hilton's or something. The service was pretty bad - our waitress came by twice - to take the order and drop off the check. Never asked if we needed anything, how anything was, and a very nice bus boy brought our food out. \n\nWe caught a glimpse at the salad bar which was pretty much just iceberg lettuce and dressing. Weak. Especially for $10 for one visit.\n\nThe pizza was tasty and that's the only reason they get 2 stars instead of 1. If I was not so hungry, I would have left after looking at the prices on the menu. I refuse to give my money to pirates so that's all we ordered.",
"At Tony's I like the cheeseburger \"sandwich.\" It's a burger in an Italian roll instead of a bun. It comes with your choice of big, fat steak fries, cottage cheese (a little random), onion rings or one trip to the salad bar. Family owned and operated, the place has been around forever! In the summer time, I love getting their Hawaiian shaved ice, with 14 flavors to choose from.",
"Tony's is like the Americanized-Italian food that mos American grew up with. It's that comfort food that usually has the extra cheese or dash of salt. Or the pat of butter. I love their salad bar. the bacon bits come from real bacon and some bits are a nice bite size. The marinara sauce is very good. I really love their eggplant parimgana but my waist line doesn't.",
"Service and food is outstanding. Restrooms are kept clean. I've had their pizza, salads and pasta - all delicious. Slightly pricey, but they give you a lot of portions.",
"Fellow out of towners please go anywhere else. The food is very over priced, service is bad, food is bad, the atmosphere is bad. My boyfriend and I were one of two tables in ther servers section and he was slow. He messed up my chicken fetticine (forgot the chicken) and the noodles were barely cooked. My boyfriends house side was $6.99 and it was a small pile of lettcue with cheese, olives and one baby tomato...what a rip off. I over heard him tell the other table \"sorry ma'am but I still have to charge you for the dish your son didn't like or eat\" To me good service would have comp'd that. The tables, walls and floors are just beaten up and ugly. \nThat was a crappy $45 (no drinks, just my noodles that came with salad and his small pizza and a side salad) lunch we regret.",
"4 friends and I dined at Tony's. It was lousy. Our order included 3 pizzas, which are supposedly their specialty. Frozen pizza would have been better. The service stunk, even though it was only 5pm - they weren't even close to being busy. These folks need to get their act together - being in a great location near the beach doesn't mean you can get away with overpriced, poor quality food, with a neglectful staff.",
"Food was decent, portions were good size, server was good. Like that they made a lot of fresh items. Seafood sampler is recommended but the scallops were on the wet side.",
"For the pizza I would give this place maybe a 3, as it was tasty. It was Mike's Pizza, a medium for something like $17-18.00. We also had a appetizer or fried calamari, which was OK. Drinks were $3.00. What I am trying to say is that the place is expensive, way more expensive than the taste of the food. Service was OK if slow. One table walked out as service was too slow for their appetite. Ultimately would I eat there again? No. perhaps I would get a pizza to go and eat it down by the beach, but this place is just too expensive."
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"I won't lie...I was a bit nervous about going to this place for the longest time as it is right around the corner from the housing projects.\n\nbut honestly, WHAT dining establishment isn't a hop, skip and a jump around the corner from a seedy neighborhood in New Orleans?\n\nAnywho, go here for the best fried chicken drummettes in the city! \n\nIt's affordable. There's a large selection of flavored drummettes AND you can also get a Ghetto Punch to go. (Yes, the drink is called a ghetto punch and it's a perfect combination between kool-aid and a snowball. Yuuum!)\n\nI just visited this place last Sunday and it was the perfect ending to a wonderful trip home.",
"This place isn't in a great neighborhood....let's get that out of the way first. It's right under I-10, steps from the whole tent city thing going on under the interstate. \n\nBut seriously....THE BEST CHICKEN WINGS I'VE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. It's worth the risk. I'm totally serious.\n\nIt's a little tiny place. No tables. Just a walk-up window (inside the front door). Park directly in front, on the sidewalk even. The window is bullet-proof plexiglass, and they have a revolving door on the counter to take your money, and give you your food.\n\nThey have like 20 flavors of wings and the Ghetto Punch is excellent to wash down the addictive chicken goodness.\n\nI'll be back!!!",
"At first this place kinda looks like it says \"Wing Snack\" This is what I always do when I get into a strange city, I walk the streets and ask all the locals what's the spot to go to. What I hear? 2 places Gene's Poboys in the 7th ward and this place the wing shack \"Don't foget the ghetto punch!\" Hands down the best wings I've ever had I always go to Wingstop and the like but this place puts them to shame, so much flavor, so many flavors everything is just so tasty it's a small place no tables you're going to be standing up eating but god damn these were so good. Great local vibe, SHARE THE WORD this place is a best kept secret. Be careful this place is pretty hood.",
"If you like spicy, I highly recommend the Arizona. When the severe mouth burn starts to happen, quickly switch to the pineapple. Alternate and repeat. You won't be disappointed!\n\nThe price is right: It's about $7 for 10 wings.",
"Hands down the best wings I've ever eaten. I am a regular, I had to get over the sketchy neighborhood but it's worth it. \n\nI love my wings Hot, with extra hot sauce, Cajun ranch fries, Ghetto Punch (drink after the ice melts) or Pineapple Lemonade. I also like the fried okra, but i never have enough room to eat them all. \n\nWing Shack is Hood, but Good! My family requests it every time they are in town from Cali.",
"After walking nearly two miles for theses rumored \"fabulous\" wings. I found myself standing under I-10, in one if the worst looking neighborhoods in New Orleans. ( that I have been in so far) I noticed the sign taped to the outside trash can saying that the location had moved to nearly 3.5 miles away! Very disappointed that yelp wasn't updated!! So off the next wing house! Word of the wise... Call before walking!!!",
"it's wing SNACK. read the sign, hipsters.\n\nand the neighborhood is fine, good grief- where are you people from? anyway, the wings are pretty solid, with a myriad of varieties, and ordering/delivery is a straight forward, well oiled machine. go in the door, order, pay, go wait outside. and to top it all off, you're right on claiborne to jet off to wherever you need to be. check it out. \n\noh, tasty wing snack\nlove to eat your tasty treats\nso many choices!",
"Very mediocre. Was it an off night? Had BBQ wings and fries. Numerous people have told me these are the best wings they've ever had; methinks they're just hypnotized by the novelty of the place. The ghetto punch is yummy, but it's just kool aid, ya'll! And it's Wing Snack--on the sign, on the menus, and on the receipt. I don't understand the controversy.",
"(This review is based on location only....)\n\nI've been wanting to try this place. Finally got to drive out there last night. Believe me.. when I say, man this is in the HOOD...\n\nAnd.... literally this place is a freaking SHACK!\nOmg, it was even raining last night and when I drove up.. the line was wrapped outside around the door! They are even open late as fuck. \n\nCuz it was cold, late at night, and raining.. I decided to drive back another time... But I'm for sure gonna come back....minus the rain and plus my beretta.",
"Finally got to taste their wings! And they are GOOOD!! This is my new go to wingstop! They serve dry wings and sprinkle coat with seasoning! The ranch house fries are also good. Anyone who loves dry wings, this is it! Garlic Parmesean and Lemon Pepper! Mmmmm.\n\nThe location is sketchy, but I didn't care. Everyone was nice! The people are pleasant. And the wings are sooo good and fresh. A must try. They open late as hell also"
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"Chef's Market is the healthiest food in Goodlettsville and probably Rivergate too. They have cases full of prepared salads and casseroles along with a menu of wraps, sandwiches, soups, and choices for children. They also have an espresso bar area by the cash registers. Everything that I had there was fresh but I just didn't find the flavors amazing. A little pricey but it's a cute little place and in my opinion one of the bests in the part of town.",
"One of a kind in goodlettsville. Wide variety of menu choices. Specialty salads on display everyday..from pasta to strawberry yogurt. The meat and three area isn't your typical meat and three. Were talking roasted sweet potatoes with pecan and spring greens....If you're looking for something new and fresh and healthy in goodlettsville ( they do servce cheeseburgers so it's not that health) try chef's market",
"I love the food selection and the atmosphere. It's very unique. The desserts are absolutely incredible! :)",
"Awesome food on the Northside...In Summner Co. the outdoor seating was Surprisingly comfortable!",
"One of those consistently great places. It's fancy enough for pre-theater, yet fast enough to make sure you make curtain. Pot roast is my favorite there. The dessert counter IS TRULY the best in town.",
"Officially this was the first place we ate on our Southern tour (Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans- get ready my friends). My bf and I are staying with good friends in Nashville and they recommended this place for lunch. There is a whole lot to choose from cold salad to hot meats and sides. I ordered the Traditional club which had ham, turkey, and bacon with lettuce and tomatoes on 3 layers of of Texas. Along with that I got a side of sweet potato casserole. Man the sweet potato casserole is the real deal. It was sweet and the whole pecans within gave it a great texture. I could have eaten a plate full of just that and been satisfied. My sandwich was never ending.. It was full of my and bacon was cooked just right and wasn't too crispy or soft. My bf ordered the cranberry mango salsa pork tenderloin which was moist and flavorful. He mentioned that he was always nervous about having fruit with his meat but felt that this place got it right. One of our friends raved about the chicken salad and the cornbread and kept coming up with amazing flavors that he thought were in both. Needless to say at the end of the meal we were all happy campers and I was ready for a nap. \n\nThis place is really spacious and apparently frequently hold receptions and other events there. If I lived here I would definitely plan an event there just to have their awesome food again!",
"If you are looking for good food with varieity this is the place. We were traveling brom Orlando to Chicago and were looking for a good meal. This is the place to go. The other choices were all chain resturants, and you know how you feel after eating their.\nI would definately eat here again.",
"I recently saw all the Nashville area city mayors speak on a panel moderated by Nashville Mayor Karl Dean. The final question was, \"What local restaurant must everyone eat at when they visit your city.\" The Goodlettsville mayor said, \"Chef's Market\" and the crowd of 250+ applauded. It was the only restaurant to garner applause.\n\nThe mayor knows exactly what all the rest of us know. This place is lusciousness and love times twenty! My household takes a weekly trek north to enjoy this caterer/restaurant in the most unlikely place, a tacky strip mall.\n\nWhen you visit for the first time, I promise it's going to be a difficult choice. They have all the food ready and under glass. You can choose from the cold salads area or the hot area. There are well over 50 items ready to be plated. There is a menu board to order from, also, but honestly...why?\n\nFor my newbies, you must try the pot roast, sweet potatoes, green beans and a herb roll. Now, if pot roast isn't your thing, my other faves are Jerusalem Chicken and the pork loin...pause...if you're going to get the pork loin, get a sample first. Some days it's a bit \"sawdusty.\" They have a daily special. If they have fish, GET it. That trumps everything. Good fish in middle Tennessee is hard to find. \n\nOther great sides are the creamed spinach, Oh..oh...oh...I forgot the macaroni and cheese...the corn, carrots and rice. I'm a cold counter consumer, but all my friends who are, love the stuff.\n\nOn Fridays and Saturdays, they have The Chef's Inspired Table at night. It's all you can eat everything, PLUS they set up a carving station. Little known fact, you can get all-you-can-eat any day, any time. You just have to tell them. The just don't have separate station, which separates this option from The Chef's Inspired Table.\n\nStill, you haven't reached the best part. The dessert counter. Hands down. Get the strawberry creme cake. Now, if you can't settle on one, check out the Hummingbird Cake, German Chocolate and Chocolate Elvis. There's also a full gourmet ice cream counter and coffee bar.\n\nFinally, they have a good little buyer for this place for their mini-shop. They have all kinds of unique trinkets, boxed foods and gifts. When I'm looking for a unique gift, this is always one of my last search places. \n\nHonestly, I can't say enough good about this place.",
"After reading Brian C's review below, I knew we had to try this place. We were there on election night, and little did we know that there would be a large group watching local results on a big-screen tv brought in just for the night. Once we saw the dining area in the back, we knew we'd be okay to try it. One of the servers behind the counter explained how it worked (hot meals included two sides and a bread or you could order a salad trio). You order at the counter, they give you each meal on its own tray, and then you take your tray to the dining area to eat. My husband ordered the stuffed pepper (stuffed with salmon patty and topped with cheese) and I had the roast salmon. Both were really good and the meal, with beverages cost $30 total for two!! The dessert display case looked great, but we were too full to even try.",
"Visited the day after Thanksgiving. Food was beautifully presented and plentiful and tasted awesome! It was hard to decide--we all tried something different and shared. Pot roast was perfect and chicken and pork was devoured. My husband ordered a reuben sandwich and he didn't want to share! Had cheesecake for dessert--perfect ending to a wonderful meal. Staff was lovely and very helpful. Can't wait to go back."
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"I had high hopes for Bub's but was very disappointed. I run by it most weekends on the Monon Trail and it always smells delicious. I was told by my dining mates I shouldn't be surprised by the prices because it's in Carmel, but I was. It's way overpriced, and everything is ala' cart. I think a an omelet can at least come with some toast or something included.\n\nThat being said, the elk sausage is delicious, as are their pancakes. The omelet seemed a bit buttery or greasy (I could see the oil dripping from whatever the lubricant was) which made it tasty, but a lot less healthy. The pancakes were thick and textured and delicious, though overpriced. I'm sure it had some whole wheat in it. \n\nBut when I spend $15 on an omelet, coffee, and a single pancake, I feel gypped. I'd go to the Original Pancake House every time over this place.",
"I decided to finally try out Bub's after I had seen an article in the Carmel Magazine awhile back. Overall I was happy. The outdoor seating felt more like a greenhouse than a patio with the massive plastic shades pulled down cooking us and our breakfast to completion. My pancake was a tad dry but still passes the mark. I had an egg white omelet that was also very good. Everything came in a very timely fashion and was served very hot. Our waitress took the time to find out information for both our dietary needs (vegetarian and vegan). \n\nMy only true complaint is the coffee urn that sits and waits by the hostess stand. It is positioned in a way that it is implied that you can have coffee while you wait for your table to be available. Don't be fooled though. If you pour coffee, your waitress will add it to your bill at the end of the meal. It seems a little shady and cheap. There is no sign by the coffee with clear communication stating that it is NOT complimentary. I witnessed two tables while I was there get charged for what they believed was to be complimentary coffee and were not happy when their bill arrived. I however actually ordered coffee with my meal and was not charged. I guess they have a random way of billing coffee at Bub's. \n\nBesides the confusing coffee urn at the entry, Bub's is a great hometown breakfast joint. The staff was extremely friendly and the setting was relaxed. I will be visiting again. Just remember, you pour you buy!",
"TOTALLY AMAZING!! \n\nUnlike previous review, I and my friend both found the serving size to be generous, and the food amazing! We each spent around $15, but I would have spent at least $5 more to have such amazing sausage gravy biscuits, homemade donuts and a bellini that wasn't skimping on the champagne. Sure, more expensive than a Denny's or Pancake House or whatnot, but the food and the dining experience is a totally different playing field. I needed to be rolled back down the Monon! \n\nI'll definitely be going back next time I'm in Carmel. OH, and the decor? Totally cute!! Restroom was clean and the service was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Totally deserves five stars.",
"I'm absolutely amazed that this place had a line out the door! Felt like I needed to write a review to keep you from wasting your hard earned money. Prices are outrageous as the previously reviews have mentioned - $6.25 for an omelette. Want toast? $1.50. Want fried potatoes with that? $1.75. The food is not even good so I just don't get the line out the door. Maybe this is the only decent breakfast spot on Carmel? I'd recommend putting the extra $ toward gas and drive south for a breakfast in Indianapolis. I ordered the breakfast sandwich. Menu said the eggs were fried over well. Told the waitress I'd like them fried hard which I thought was the same thing anyways. She repeated the fried hard part back and then brough out over easy eggs. Urgh. Extra star is for its location on the Monon. So at least you can walk off the grease.",
"All I can say is people are crazy. Yes the prices are high, but the food is awesome. Go to IHOP if you want cheap food. The Cafe is pricey but you get what you pay for. You can get a huge omelet and thick bacon for your moneys worth. I am more than full when I walk away and I am more than fine paying for it. But lets get serious, BUB HOLES.\n\nBub Holes are the shit. If you've never been here then go for these. You wont find them at Pancake House or Dennys, who eats there anyways?? The Cafe closes at 2 so get there early and brace yourself for an awesome breakfast. (and ask for Sherry, she's the coolest waitress in there)",
"Cute little breakfast place. Service was outstanding. I had B's and G's (biscuits and gravy, y'all) with Elk sausage. Frking yay my firends. So good. My grrl had croissant french toast....no need to go there, you know what thats gotta be like.",
"Stopped in with my mom and girlfriend on a frigid morning in January. The entire downtown Carmel grid was without power, including Bub's. They cook on almost entirely gas though so we decided to stick it out, I'm glad we did. I ordered an amazing elk sausage sandwich and some green tea. Both were plenty warm which really hit the spot given my cold-from-no-heat-cause-the-electricity-was-out state. \n\nThe restaurant occupies an old house along the Monon Trail, and though the decorations are a bit cutesy for me the location is great. I've also come once during the summer months with mom (we rode in). The patio was a wonderful option and I recall eating some delicious french toast. \n\nHot or Cold, Sweet or Savory, Bub's Cafe is sure to please.",
"Worth the wait on a weekend morning. This is a good place to get some good breakfast. I ended up getting one of the sourdough breakfast bowls with bacon, hash browns and gravy. It was very good, but there is NO way you'd want to eat the entire bread bowl. I ate a few bites of it with the insides, but you'd have to carry me out if I ate the entire thing. My wife split an omelet and french toast with the other couple we went with and had nothing but good things to say. The portions are enough to fill you up and keep you going for the day. The chocolate milk we ordered was slightly warm, must be stored outside the fridge for easy access. We 'splurged' and got some of the dough nuts we'd heard good things of, but couldn't have been more let down. The dough nuts were absolutely horrible, while they were big in size they had more grease in them than any one person needs in an entire week. We ate half of one and tossed the rest, definitely not worth their weight! Other than that it was good and a we will go back occasionally.",
"Great place for breakfast !! I had a walking omlet which is an omlet rolled in a wrap.I choose egg whites, elk sausage ,spinach and white cheese. This was wonderful. The wrap was nice and warm and the eggs perfecly cooked.Coffee is very good and the sevice fast and friendly. Only drawback is there can be a wait sometimes.",
"Excellent pancakes and good coffee! Huge portions! Cute and comfy atmosphere!"
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"This weekend is the soft opening of a wonderful new brewery in Lansdale! Well Crafter offers plenty of tables, some bar seats, side bar seating, and even a couple couches.\n\nFlights are 4 beers per flight, and currently they offer a really great selection of saisons, a pale ale, porters, and a Hefeweizen. The beers are all very flavorful, and the staff appears very attentive, friendly, and helpful. At this time, they also offer a few guest beers including two ciders.\n\nThe live music brings the place to life, the crowd is lively, and the games give people something to do while hanging out. I am looking forward to seeing how Well Crafted grows as they have more time to brew here in Lansdale. I really appreciate that they have the space for plenty of people! I'm sure we'll be back sometime in the future to see how they grow.",
"Very nice addition to the beer scene for Lansdale. Well Crafted just opened up last week and it looks like I'm the one to add. \nSuper attractive interior, bright room and tons of tables to accommodate large crowds. A permanent stage with a huge logo that changes colors. Nice little (not little) touch to the place. Looking forward to seeing some live music up on that stage space.\nAs of opening week, there were 6 beers flowing. A decent start. I ordered a 12oz. Coffee Porter ($5.50) that was fantastic. Also enjoyed their flagship Pale Ale (Tire Kicker), which was also quite good, so they know how to brew and looking forward to some more creative options as they play around with the hoppy beers. They also had a Hefeweizen, a couple saisons (standard and a dry hopped version) and their Porter without the coffee. \nThe one downside was the roasted veggie tacos. 2 flour tacos taken out of the bag and hot/wet veggies poured inside, so once they got to me, you picked up the tacos and everything just fell out thru the soaked bottom. They better work on this ASAP or they'll lose folks wanted to eat there. Veggies were OK, but chopped up in small bits and nothing at all substantial to feel like I received $11 worth of food. Comes with one side. I went with the slaw and it was also the smallest portion one could receive and not good at all. Tasted yogurt based and slightly sour. Very forgettable. \nBavarian pretzel was very good too. Also a bit overpriced at $11. Served with a few dipping sauces, but again, very small portions. You would easily run out if you tried to use just one for the entire pretzel, so I hope you enjoy them all. One was a beer cheese and not sure on the others. One was very sweet.\nI won't knock them down a peg just yet, as the service was super friendly and the place was kept very clean with all hands on deck taking care of customers. Beers were the best part, but I suppose I will go back and try a couple more food items with some justified caution.",
"Very nice addition to the beer scene for Lansdale. Well Crafted just opened up last week.\nSuper attractive interior, bright room and tons of tables to accommodate large crowds. A permanent stage with a huge logo that changes colors. Nice little (not little) touch to the place. Looking forward to seeing some live music up on that stage space.\nAs of opening week, there were 6 beers flowing. A decent start. I ordered a 12oz. Coffee Porter ($5.50) that was fantastic. Also enjoyed their flagship Pale Ale (Tire Kicker), which was also quite good, so they know how to brew and looking forward to some more creative options as they play around with the hoppy beers. They also had a Hefeweizen, a couple saisons (standard and a dry hopped version) and their Porter without the coffee. \nThe one downside was the roasted veggie tacos. 2 flour tacos taken out of the bag and hot/wet veggies poured inside, so once they got to me, you picked up the tacos and everything just fell out thru the soaked bottom. They better work on this ASAP or they'll lose folks wanting to eat there. Veggies were OK, but chopped up in small bits and nothing at all substantial to feel like I received $11 worth of food. Comes with one side. I went with the slaw and it was also the smallest portion one could receive and not good at all. Tasted yogurt based and slightly sour. Very forgettable. \nBavarian pretzel was very good too. Also a bit overpriced at $11. Served with a few dipping sauces, but again, very small portions. You would easily run out if you tried to use just one for the entire pretzel, so I hope you enjoy them all. One was a beer cheese and not sure on the others. One was very sweet.\nI won't knock them down a peg just yet, as the service was super friendly and the place was kept very clean with all hands on deck taking care of customers. Beers were the best part, but I suppose I will go back and try a couple more food items with some justified caution.",
"cool spot, so much bigger than expected. soft opening was a bit rough, service was flustered and got our drinks wrong a few times--but they were delicious when they got there. my biggest issue, and it's one they can fix, it was SO LOUD. the acoustics are terrible and we were screaming at each other to be heard. there was live music and i couldn't hear her even though we were sitting 8 got away. oh, and lose the track lights.. we felt like we were sandwiches sitting under heat lamps at arby's.",
"A fine establishment where the only thing that outweighs the delicious beer is the excellent ambiance. The owner, Doug, is one of the nicest people I've had the pleasure of meeting, and his enthusiasm for brewing is infectious. If you're in the mood to socialize and chat, or relax and have a few drinks, you can't go wrong at Well Crafted!",
"We found this literally around the corner from Boardroom and it was a welcome addition to our Saturday adventures in Lansdale. The space is large and industrial-chic. Lots of seating, including a few sofas. They also had a nice selection of board games to play. But you're here for the beer review, so here goes. Hubs had 2 flights that encompassed almost all of their offerings. I was excited to see 2 gose on the menu, since I like sours. But they also have a saison, porter, hefe and some others I'm blanking on. There wasn't a miss in the bunch! We shared an enormous pretzel that came with 3 tasty dipping sauces. As I was the DD, I had the Baba's Brew kombucha, which was really good and refreshing. The service felt a bit scattered, but everyone was so friendly that it made up for it. If I lived closer, I could see this being a regular spot.",
"Awesome beer and amazing atmosphere. Big fan of the cold brew porter. Happy to have this new Brewery in Lansdale! As far as food, I've only tried the Bavarian pretzel so far and it was delicious. The menu is a bit small right now, but is expanding each week. I highly recommend checking this place out.",
"Loved my visit two weeks ago and excited to come back! Great service! Excellent Beer!! \n\nThe atmosphere makes you feel like you're in Brewery in the city.. they have musicians on certain nights and a decent food menu. There is a section for games and coloring books for younger kids and a small healthy children's menu. \n\nGreat for families or couples and singles as well just looking to relax and enjoy a drink.",
"Great addition to the Lansdale bar scene. Great beer and great food. Awesome servers and bartenders. Say hi to GM Joe!",
"Wow! What a great addition to Lansdale. Stopped in on Founders Day and so glad we did. Super friendly staff and an interactive manager, very impressive. Didn't order food so can not comment on that but had fun sampling beers. Loved that they give you a small sample to try before ordering. Great atmosphere, love the section for kids with games and sofa, just overall great addition for keeping Lansdale alive."
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"I prefer wet-ribs to dry-ribs, so BB's is my favorite for ribs in the Nashville area. Their ribs just fall off the bone. We liked them so much, that we had them cater our wedding rehearsal dinner for all of our out of town (and in town) guests who were craving BBQ. Their sides are yummy too. I'm not a big brisket fan, so I wouldn't be a good judge, but I'm told that Judge Beans is best for brisket.",
"Good smoked wings. Need crispy skin though. Wing sauce is off the hook!!!! I will try the rest of the BBQ soon",
"Quick and tasty. Jumbo sandwich with pork and hot sauce. Less than a mile from home. I'll go again for sure.",
"Ah, how I've missed drive-thru BBQ joints! I had a BBQ chicken baked potato, which was pretty darn good except they left off the butter (a risk always taken when you order one with all the other bad things off: sour cream, bacon) and it would be awesome with some chives...mmm...ooh I digress! Husband had the pulled pork which was also great and he really dug the slaw.\n\nThe ladies working there were extremely nice and patient with us: \n\n\"What does extras mean? We have to buy the extras?\"\n\n\"It says extras (on the menu)?\" \n(we nod)\n\"Hmm, I don't know wha-- ohh, like you get extra of something.\"\n\n(We slap our foreheads at how dumb our question must have sounded.)\n\nAnd not once did she look closely to check our roots for blonde hairs, how sweet!",
"Ahh, BB's, our local drive-thru bbq joint. The staff is always so friendly. We usually order a 1lb of pulled chicken & pulled turkey and sometimes a 1lb of pulled pork. Their pork makes an excellent chili too. The beef brisket is a bit tough and dried out. We've even ordered a Thanksgiving turkey from BBs. It was delicious! And the employees were very helpful with coordinating pick up. I will never cook a holiday turkey again!",
"I have heard good things about this place, but I haven't experienced anything good here. We ordered a family meal and with pork. The meat was really dry, the cornbread was really hard and the beans tasted like they were from a can. I can't remember if we got greens or not, but the fact that I can't remember obviously means that they are not memorable. \n\nI drive by daily, frequently during dinner rush-hour take out times, and occassionally I have seen cars there, but most of the time the place has no one in line at the drive-thru. That tells me that I am not the only one that feels this way, so I am suprised to see such good reviews here. \n\nI guess that it warrents one more try. I'll update if I get to the point in life where it's okay to waste money.",
"Just a great solid pulled pork. And their smoked chicken is great too. Try it with their white sauce. Finger-licking good!",
"Okay, so I have to revise my review a little. Being that BB's is 1/2 a block from my office and I had to put together a last minute dinner seminar, I decided to give it another shot. \n\nAgain the meat was dry, but I've come to the conclusion that this must be how people like it here because all of it is dried out. I guess that is why there is so much emphasis on the sauce. I personally like the meat, not the sauce, but their's was decent. \n\nThe beans still tasted canned and the potato salad wasn't very good. I didn't have the cornbread, but since most of it ended up in the garbage can I think I can conclude that it wasn't very good. \n\nSo why am I raising it a star, maybe just to be nice, maybe because the staff was very courtious when I pulled up, or maybe I'm just feeling a little generous. Either way, I have concluded that I am not a fan of bar-b-q. It's just not my thing.",
"Very, very, very, very disappointed. A true test of a bbq joint is the ribs. Unfortunately, these were full of fat and obviously boiled, then smoked or liquid smoked. Local recommendation, so really thought I found a diamond. Going back to Bama where we can get real smoked bbq where cooking takes a while, but worth the wait. Should have just burned my $8 outside:(",
"This is a true Bar-B-Q joint. This past weekend my girlfriend and I were leaving the pumpkin patch in Franklin and were trying to come up with some lunch ideas. We had decided to try and find some pizza, until we were stopped at a red light on Hwy 98 and saw BB's Bar-B-Q. Our eyes lit up and we pulled in immediately. \n\nThis place really is just a shack with a drive-thru. When we first pulled up to the window to order, we didn't see anyone inside. Our hearts sunk with the thought that they might actually be closed. But, after pulling up to the second window we saw that they were intact opened. \n\nWe ordered two brisket sandwiches and two pieces of corn white. We didn't know what corn white was when we ordered it, but soon found out that it was just corn bread. We covered our sandwiches in sauce and dug in. Boy was it delicious! The brisket was a little on the dry side, but the bbq sauce helped solve that problem. We ate every last crumb. \n\nLesson learned? Stop at every Bar-B-Q shack you see."
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"One of the best steaks I've ever had. Got the creamed spinach for an appetizer, the Double Cut Filet Mignon, and Morton's hot chocolate cake, which oozes godiva chocolate and has Haagendaaz ice cream on the side. It gave me multiple foodgasms :). This place is pretty pricy, but if you want one of the best steaks out there, this is the place to check out!",
"We attended a medical conference here and the food was very satisfying and the steaks were excellent. We had the double porterhouse steak and it was ginormous, enough to feed three people. The jumbo lobsters were really fresh and buttery delicioso. We only could choose from key lime pie and the cheesecake, I will definitely try the legendary hot chocolate cake next time I dine!",
"Dark, Mahogany tables and waiters and waitresses in suits and ties. Yes this is your classic steak house. \n\nBut for some reason I feel that Ruth's Chris, Barclay Prime or Smith & Wollensky is a better choice. Perhaps Morton's is old-school like Prime Rib.\n\nThey have fancy smancy presentations of salads and some of their better cuts, and the waiter even brings over the live lobster to show it to you. Vegetarians be warned.\n\nAlso they have a ton of sides, but the aforementioned restaurant, while a smaller selection, carries better-tasting sides.",
"4 Stars for this particular Morton's - not the whole chain (which I'd give 3 or 3.5 Stars).\n\nServer was the best I have EVER had. And I have been to a LOT of restaurants in a LOT of places a LOT of times. Ever since I had the pleasure of being this man's customer several years ago, I have held all other servers to his standard. Prior to this experience, I did not know how good service could be.\n\nWhat made him so good, you ask? He was incredibly eloquent, intelligent, personable, well-trained, professional, funny, respectful, respectable, unpretentious, classy, quick-witted, knowledgeable, helpful, neat in appearance, rather handsome actually, attentive without being intrusive, had a perfect memory, had swift but unhurried and graceful movement, and was able to anticipate my needs before I did. He orchestrated my experience into a seamless masterpiece of perfection.\n\nThe food was good, but the service was EXTRAORDINARY - almost unbelievably so. This man gave me new respect for the profession when it is truly mastered as this individual had mastered it. I have yet to see anyone come close to his level.",
"I have a problem with a la carte steakhouses. I don't mind paying a lot for a nice dinner, not at all, but there is something inherently wrong with paying $40 for a steak that literally has had nothing done to it besides being tossed on an extremely hot grill and splashed with sea salt. No sides, no anything. Just a $15 piece of Angus beef you could get from any reputable butcher with a 167% markup. Why the markup you ask? Is it because the chef is using their culinary talents to take that meat and turn it into something extraordinary? Oh no. It's because of the \"mystique\" that a smoky, wood-walled steakhouse carries. \n\nHow do I review this place? It's steak. It was cooked correctly and the $8 side of potatoes was average. The $8 salad was average. The waiter was decent, if a bit of a brown-noser. The wine was a Napa cab with a 100% markup.\n\nI don't know how to recommend this place unless it's for a corporate function and you think your stuffy boss will enjoy it...on the company charge.",
"At $100 for 2 people including salad, filet mignon, 3 seafood choices (shrimp, scallop, crab cake), two side dishes and 2 dessert, you cant go wrong!!!! it is so filling! The waiter was great service, straight forward and friendly.. This was the second time around for me at Morton's and I still remember how great the ginormous bread was ( nice and fluffy ) I had the mojito tonight but not strong, very sugary. The steak was cooked just the right way for me ( medium rare ). It was so much food for 2, we had the 2nd dessert made to go beforehand. I recommend getting the $99 deal meal.. just let them know and they will let you know about the choices you get to choose from, or go on morton's steakhouse website to get the coupon and promotional code.. it is so worth it i believe for not having red meat for 1.5 months! living on the island and lack of meat, soo WORTH IT!",
"like other high end steak house chains is a very good meal..and it should be cause its not exactly a cheap meal. I prefer morton's over the others b/c I just have better cuts of meat in my opinion. i recommend the filet and porterhouse. the crab cake is pretty good and the prime ocean platter has always been very fresh and tasty. they run a promotion where u get dinner for 2 for 100 a few times a year definately take them up on that offer.",
"No matter what major city you go to the Morton's is excellent. The food, winelist and service are great. I was treated especially nice at the Philly Morton's as I was dining alone. Complimentary dessert and glass of port. Nice touch",
"So after a day hanging out at Mahogany smoking cigars and drinking booze we decided to grab a bite to eat. The question was, where to go. Haven't had a good steak in awhile. While at Mahogany, we had someone suggest going to the Capital Grille. Wasn't feeling it. So, my good friend suggested we hit Morton's. \n\nNow, I've been to almost every steakhouse out there, but for some reason I've never been to Morton's. So, no time like the present. My first impression is, what is with the stairs? Seemed like we had to walk up 3 flights to get to the lobby/host area. Finally make it to the top and we are warmly greeted by the host. He immediately seats us. Our water cups are filled and they put out this huge loaf of bread with butter on the table. The bread was a perfect mix of a soft chewy center and a nice crisp crust. Excellent. Then our waiter came on by with the food tray. The waiter described every cut of meat, the seafood offerings, and one of the largest lobsters I've seen quite awhile. \n\nAnd by the way, just an observation, but it seems as though they have an all male waitstaff. And they are as good as it gets service wise. Our waiter was witty, quick with suggestions and just on point the entire dinner. After dinner, my friend forgot his card. We noticed this when we were just about at the corner of 16th and market. So, we turned around to head back to the restaurant and bam, there was our waiter with my friends card. Talk about service. Yes, we tipped him good. But I digress....\n\nSince I'm a creature of habit, you guessed it, I ordered the filet. But first, as an appetizer, I had Colossal Shrimp Alexander based on our waiters recommendation. It was delicious. The shrimp was cooked exactly right. Not rubbery at all which many restaurants tend to do with shrimp of that size. They were absolutely huge. Only 3 on the plate but if they put any more on there it would have completely ruined my dinner. Then, the main course. \n\nMy perfectly cooked filet with bernaise sauce and a baked potato. The steak was absolutely delicious. Again, cooked exactly as I asked (medium) and it tasted like steak should. They let the meat speak for itself. Very little seasoning. Just the way it was intended to be. The potato was, well, a potato. Huge and covered in butter and bacon. Yum indeed. \n\nFor dessert I had the creme brulee with strawberries. Excellent. The sugar was perfectly torched and it had that crunch when I dived in with my spoon. Great ending to the meal.\n\nNow, I'll warn you (not that you need the warning), in my opinion, it was insanely expensive. Dinner for the two of us was almost $300 with the tip. Now, we did order a bottle of wine (which was a special Pinot Noir @ $45 a bottle) and 2 drinks. But damn, wasn't expecting it to be that much. However, it was completely worth it. There are few things in this world that are better than having an amazing dinner prepared for you and the company of a great friend. Yes you can find cheaper steaks in the city. But few restaurants provide the level of service that you'll find at this particular Morton's. Definitely worth trying at least once.",
"So, after Old Homestead, I wasn't completely disappointed with Morton's, but I also didn't find anything to get excited about. My guest and I arrived and were promptly seated, admiring the lovely, masculine, steakhouse decor. \n\nOur waiter was pleasant and attentive, promptly took our drink orders which quickly appeared as we reviewed the menu. My martini was a generous size, but for the price I paid nothing spectacular. As this was our first visit, the meat cart was brought over and various cuts reviewed with us. I opted for the porterhouse, one of my favorite cuts, and my guest had the fillet. \n\nWe ordered steamed asparagus and potatoes to split as sides, and shrimp cocktail as an appetizer. The shrimp cocktail was nice, the cocktail sauce a bit tame, but not bad. The shrimp were a good size, there were four of them, a nice departure from what seems to be the style of odd numbered portions of things here in the city. \n\n Seriously - do you people see this or am I crazy? When two people go out, can't they adjust the portions to even numbers. Why three of something, or five. You then have to defer it, which sucks if it's really good, snag it quickly and look the ravenous pig, or cut it in half and play eight year olds. I have enough to deal with in the rest of my life that if I'm paying you eighteen dollars for a freaking appetizer you can look at my damn table, see how many people there are and make a damn adjustment. Blaaaah! *pant pant* \n\nAhem. \n\nThe steaks arrived cooked perfectly as ordered. The asparagus was literally three (3) *aaaaugh* stalks. That was $4 a piece. For that price it should have the same effect as Viagra injected directly into my.... well, as this is a family site I'll pass on that comment. Let's just say it did not have that effect and falls firmly into the category of 'rip off'. It was tasty, just not $4 a stalk tasty. The potatoes were also tasty. \n\nSo overall, I loved the ambiance, the food was good, if overpriced, and service was very attentive. I wouldn't go back unless prompted to for an event of if specifically requested by a friend, but if I did go back, wouldn't be worried about the quality or taste of the food."
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"We arrived at Quinn's on a Saturday at around 4:30. We were able to pretty much pick any seat in the house. Our waiter was awesome, attentive and informative. We both ordered steak dinners - they came with salad and an awesome baked potato with all the extras (sour cream, cheese, bacon, butter and green onions). Both steaks were cooked to perfection and were tender as well as tasty. If you are looking for an established and awesome place to eat, Quinn's is the place. We also hear that their breakfasts are out of this world and are served all day. Big thanks go to the staff and food at this awesome place! We will definitely be going back!",
"Extensive menu, even some vegetarian options which is a very welcome surprise. The food is ok, about what you would expect. The drink and food prices are pretty average, but they do have $3 pitchers of PBR!",
"Love the restaurant, but love the Irish dancers on St. Patty's day the most!",
"Stopped for lunch while traveling since it had good reviews on Yelp. Was a bit nervous after walking in, but the food was really good. I had a side salad and everything seemed fresh and just prepared and my chicken was really yummy. Husband liked his burger too. It has a bit of a dive, sports bar feel with the TVs and lotto ads, but the service was good and so was the food.",
"Was surprised with the food it was actually pretty good! I don't like that you can't order alot on the menu until after five kind of limits your choices don't be alarmed when you first go in looks there is definitely deceiving the waitress was super nice and helpful will definatly go back!",
"This place used to be fantastic! But since the smoking ban, the management is acting scared. Perhaps it is a necessary business model to charge for an extra clean plate upon which to share our items with eachother, but it feels greedy. The food is great. The drinks are great. The service is hit and miss. We have had some great servers who are attentive, happy, kind, helpful. But we have had some who seem to be too busy hanging out in the bar to be attentive to the dining room. I would give this place 5 stars if not for the poor service at times, and the charge for an extra plate. So if you dont mind some of the servers who seems like they dont care about your needs, and if you dont mind paying a couple of bucks to use an extra plate, then you might like this place. We have been going for decades, but not so much now that the service is lacking, and the greed(fear) has set in.",
"Just went to Quinn's based on other reviews from Yelp. I had the Pepper Steak, baked potato, bread, salad, and a beverage. Everything was really good! The steak was cooked to perfection. The service was friendly and fast. The atmosphere is definitely in the lounge or diner category, but it's clean and the place is pretty big. I would definitely go back when in town again.",
"Horrible food today! Eggs Benny hardly any ham, sauce is a powdered mix yuck! Used to be so good! I will always say the staff is great!",
"Tonight I decided to gibr Quinn's a try. The bar tender was very friendly and the beer was cold. \n\nIn order to make a good assessment of the place I ordered finger stakes and chowder. Both were unremarkable even by bar standards. Both were definitely a product frozen, heated and then served.\n\nI didn't understand why the bartender asked if I wanted a bottle of oxygen until I saw that the average age of their clientele was a shade under 72. One old boy told me the entire history of Idaho over one beer and a 6 pack of Geritol. \n\nI'll need to come back a bit later in the evening to pick up on the vibe.",
"I returned this evening to find that most of the old crew had gone elsewhere and were promptly replaced by a COMPLETELY different scene. \n\nThe place was filled with young, late 20 somethings, jarhead Marines and the 4 African Americans who reside in Boise. It was actually a pretty interesting scene. \n\n4 Stars for one hell of an effort and actually pulling it off.\n\nAs a side note their is both a disproportionately high number of bouncers and penis in this bar and a decided lack of breasts. Sausage anyone? No thank you...."
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"Sorry We Went\n\nThis cozy restaurant with a view of the bustling Elkins park train station recently changed names from Leila's Trattoria to Scillian Trattoria. We had been disappointed in its previous incarnation but decided to try again.\n\nThe menu was limited and only modestly interesting. I chose spaghetti with fried eggplant, tomato sauce, shaved dried ricotta and mint--which promised a refreshing meal on a very chilly early spring evening. My fiancé decided on the grilled swordfish, and we started by splitting a hot vegetable salad, which turned out to be the star of the night.\n\nServed piping hot, the salad was a nice mélange of hot roasted root vegetables and green beans tossed just before serving with a crisp spring mix. It was presented with cold, nondescript, just-okay bread, but was so tasty we didn't miss the good freshly baked bread we always hope for in Italian restaurants.\n\nThings went downhill quickly. My fiance's fish arrived at the table flopped onto a too-large platter, with a sparse handful of lettuce dumped around it. The fish looked gray and fatty. It was. Even worse, it smelled the way only a no-longer-fresh piece of fish smells. As a side, he was given merely a salad that appeared straight from a bag of mixed greens. No potato, no pasta, no other component but fish and uninspired salad.\n\nMy entree was also a disappointment, but not an inedible one. I had hoped for al dente pasta topped with crisp fried eggplant slices and sprigs of mint. Instead, the pasta was soggy, clearly heated-up rather than made to order, the eggplant bits were small and, if fried, it was impossible to tell as they had been tossed into the over-abundant sauce. The shaved dried ricotta was nice, and there was a hint of mint in the dish, but no visible mint to be seen. All things considered, it was passable. It was also $19.00. \n\nMy fiancé--who loves fish, knows fish, eats lots of fish--sent his swordfish back and asked for a menu from which to re-order. Our waitress at first seemed stunned by this, then smiled and brought a menu. We heard distinct criticism of the decision coming from the door to the kitchen, in which the entire staff was clustered, glaring at us. Unacceptable! If there's ever a time for the chef to come out and ask what is the problem, saying a piece of fish has gone bad is that time. It used to be that restaurant staff were told to take these issues seriously because you never knew who might be a restaurant reviewer. Well, today we are *all* restaurant reviewers!\n\nThe next entree out was gnocchi with a creamy mushroom sauce. \"It's like canned Cream of Mushroom soup with gnocchi,\" my fiance whispered. I think that says it all, although I will add that the gnocchi themselves were excellent. The bland sauce simply needed some pizazz.\n\nOne final question: Why don't restaurants try to offer at least one lactose-free dessert? Scillian Trattoria doesn't, so we didn't order dessert as we like to share, and I'm lactose-intolerant. This is not unusual, however, or specific to them. It's still a mystery.\n\nTo sum up: The service was good at first, then ruined by what we overheard. The food was not good, and the prices were ridiculously high.",
"Food was delecious, service was good. Very cute restraunt. It has a feel that would suggest a nicer dress code, but other patrons seem to miss that. I'd come back, and suggest you give it a try.",
"If I were rating this restaurant soley on food, I would rate it a 1. I bumped it up to 2 stars due to the pleasant service. \n\nWe were started off with bread, but the bread was not toasted or seasoned. It was literally sliced from a loaf and placed directly into a basket. However, the waitress was very accommodating when I asked for some butter. I ordered a pasta dish with steamed clams in a garlic white wine sauce. There were plenty of clams but little linguini (which I suppose is better than the other way around). The sauce did not taste like garlic or white wine at all. It just tasted and looked like melted better. It was not worth $20. \n\nThe pasta selection is pretty sparse. FYI, the menu online is not their current menu. There are a lot of pasta dishes listed on the menu, but they're all very similar. Most of the pasta dishes are either in a plain tomato based sauce or in a garlic white wine sauce, which I have already commented on above. However, they also have a selection of pizza, chicken, and other meat dishes. Also, on behalf of the quality, I do not feel that the food is worth the price (average $18-$26). \n\nThe service was great. My waitress stopped by our table numerous times to check up on us and refill our water. She was quick to bring out butter for the bread upon my request, as well as a chiller for the wine (it's a byob). There is also outdoor seating, which has a cute set up, but the view is of the train station so it's nothing spectacular.",
"I went with my boyfriend and my daughter who is very picky... I ordered the muscles and he ordered the spinach ravioli and the three of us split a pizza. The muscles were amazing, I'm not sure what's in the sauce but I didn't want it to end. My boyfriend said the ravioli was also fantastic and my daughter tried a bite and said she was in heaven. The pizza came and it was also fantastic!!! I was afraid the food wasn't going to be all that great because of other reviews but I totally disagree with the stars they gave. The outside seating was great, the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, especially our waitress Marge, and I would certainly go back. We decided to go for desert and split the tiramisu which was just how tiramisu should taste. Overall it was a great dinner and we will definitely be back.",
"Quaint little restaurant food was absolutely lovely! Service was friendly and the food was simple and delicious",
"This place is cute and the food is good. We haven't had a bad experience yet, and we live nearby so we've gone several times. It's pretty affordable, and I always like Byob! I'll agree that the bread is a little disappointing, but other than that I've been totally satisfied every time. In addition, the service has always been awesome. Sit outside if you can- the patio's great!",
"Delightful local eatery. Cod was great, pasta was home made, and server was charming.",
"This has by far been my worst yelp experience. Which I'm sad to report because I though it would be better with a smaller menu. 45 MINUTES from the time we placed our order till we got our entree. We basically were staring them down wondering what the hell was going on only to be served the worst shit I could imagine. I ordered veal parmigiana with penne. It's $24 and the piece of veal was as thin as paper, the size of my tiny hand and the breading on the veal was not cooked so I basically ate gritty bread crumbs. And I'm sitting her still starving. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!\n\n\nThe real icing on the cake happened when I had to fight the old woman to honor the coupon available on yelp and the waitress who was NOT serving me told me to shut up.",
"Expect the worst. Jerry the daughter is a great and understanding person who realizes these numerous bad reviews are a problem; however Josephine her mother thinks that we are delusional and should remove our posts. This place did not know how to use their own coupons, took 45 minutes to serve me uncooked food that was the smallest portion I have seen in quiet sometime from an Italian restaurant, for the most money I have been charged from a suburban Italian restaurant, was told to shut up by a waitress not my own because I was loud when they wouldn't honor their own coupons yet only to be sent a nasty message from that waitress and when telling Josephine about sending me this she could care less. REVIEWS MATTER AND IF YOU CAN'T TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR RESTAURANTS LACK OF QUALITY AND CONTROL THEN DON'T ASK ME TO TAKE DOWN A BAD REVIEW! \n\nIf you see the groupon for this place don't bother a good deal doesn't mean a good eat.",
"Lovely little restaurant in the heart of Elkins park! Despite some of the negative reviews on here, my husband and I decided to give Sicilian Trattoria a try last night and certainly enjoyed it. It was a beautiful warm day, and the outdoor seating area was packed, but we got there early enough to squeak in a two-top on the patio. (Note to everyone: if you want to sit outside in the nice weather, make a reservation. Once we were seated, it was more than an hour wait for outside.)\n\nThe staff were all very friendly, and stayed upbeat despite the crazy pace they were working at. There were 2 servers for the whole restaurant, and a woman (the owner?) and busboy who would help refill drinks and bring people their bread and packed-up leftovers and such. \n\nThe food was very good -- simple, tasty Italian fare. My husband started with the romaine salad, an entire head of romaine sliced and arranged artfully with homemade caesar dressing. I had an app special, delicious little pasta pouches filled with pears and cheeses and served with a carrot dipping sauce. For entrees, I had another special, chicken breast rolled up with spinach and cheese and topped with a fresh chunky tomato sauce. Husband had veal with arugula; he had ordered the scallopine and accidentally got the wrong order, but it looked so good he decided to stick with it. Our server kept trying to give us a free dessert to apologize for the mix-up, but we were too full and enjoyed the veal so we told her there was no need... she took the charge for our drinks off of the check instead without telling us. It was very thoughtful and appreciated. :)\n\nWe will definitely be back, especially to sit outside on the patio! Lots of happy diners, drinking their BYOB red wine and having a good meal in the sunshine... lovely way to spend an evening!"
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"Discovered this place last week....I've been back twice already! \nThe family that owns the Taco & Burrito Place serve up some authentic simple Mexican dishes with a friendly and fun attitude!! \nI recommend the Vegetarian Tostada! It come's with freshly sauteed veggies and freshly sliced avocado....not to mention the beans, cheese and all of the other yummy toppings! The chicken and steak tacos are also great!",
"A really great find!\nMade fresh which means the food takes a bit of time...well worth it.\nThe chicken enchalidas were excellent.",
"Quite good...fresh ingredients.....super nice people with no language barrier....\n\nif you are eating in house...be sure to ask for real utensils...\n\nburrito was plenty full, and delicious....just not as impressed with salsas as I am at other places.\n\n....of course...that is a matter of taste....and everything is obviously house made of quality ingredients.\n\nSupport locally owned !!!\n\nI will most assuredly return !\n\n...and they had an infomercial for \"Little Giant\" ladders on the tv....how did I get through life without one ??",
"Excellent authentic tacos and horchata! I will be trying the tamales next!",
"I'm addicted to this place! Fantastic, fresh & delicious Mexican food. It's also cheap. Great quality. Yummy guac!",
"A friend told me to check this place out. I was at the BMV in the Meadows, and ended with time for lunch. I had my doubts when they said \"We are out of chicken\", so I ordered Vegetarian Tacos, $1.75 each. Add a bottle of Jarritos soda, and I call it a cheap lunch. The quality was great!, mounds of onions and peppers on top of refried beans on a double corn soft tortilla base. Topped with fresh tomatoes and iceberg and sour crema and a splash of salsa and this is a serious veg taco. I will be back, and I suspect they will have chicken. \nPS, the address is misleading, it is on the south side of 38th and Millersville, next to a second hand furniture store.",
"Had a small chicken burrito, a chicken taco and a steak taco. It was absolutely delicious with super fresh ingredients and flavors galore. I was completely stuffed for about $7. Highly recommend, will eat there again.",
"Not impressed with Mexican joints in Indianapolis in general, but glad I found this hole in the wall. Great, fresh, tasty, authentic mexican. Won't break the bank either, 5$ Burrito is a meal in itself or get multiple tacos and a side for less then 9$. I got a to go order, worth the wait as it is made fresh right there in front of you. Not open on Sundays FYI",
"This place is great. For $6 I got chicken burrito and steak taco with guacamole and peppers added. Flavorful, reasonably priced, and decent service. I'll definitely return.",
"I care a lot about the atmosphere of a place and I'm not necessarily talking about how it looks. I mainly care about the people atmosphere. I've now been to the Taco and Burrito place three times and the workers behind the counter have recognized me each time (not the first time of course). The second time they even gave me a free Quesadilla! The food is extremely inexpensive and it tastes good. Not much more that you can ask for. I've had the steak and chicken tacos, of which I preferred the steak. We'll definitely go back."
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"It is one of the best \"fast-food\" restaraunts for both food and service. The people who take my order are always prompt and courteous as are the food runners, the butter burgers and tenderloins are delicious and the house root beer is very good.",
"i love their frozen custard! so creamy and good. yummmmmmmmy. not an everyday dessert because it's super duper rich but perfect as a special treat.\n\nokay, on to food. i've only eaten here once and it's not the greatest. burger wasn't very good and fries were a little old. but i took a bite of my friend's fried chicken sandwich and it was better than what i ordered.",
"YUMMMMMMMY! \n\nGreat food! Fries that you won't find at any chain. Buns are toasted. Food is made fresh to order. They have THICK delicious shakes, nothing like what you find at the typical chain. Customer service is great. If you go through the drive up you may have to wait a while (similar to steak n shake) but it's worth it. I suppose its \"fast food\", however it is quality food!",
"I almost never go to burger joints. It's not that I don't enjoy a good burger, but I don't allow myself to splurge on them very often. Worse yet, I really cringe at the idea of giving 4 stars to any fast food restaurant ...but ...\n\nMan, these are good burgers! It doesn't get much better than a double butter burger + mashed potatoes with beef gravy! NOTE: Be sure to be specific on the beef gravy while ordering, it's so much better than the (default) chicken gravy.\n\nThe super-friendly employees at this location make you feel welcome the second you walk in. One of the best burgers out there, plus it is relatively healthy compared to competitors (if you care about that sort of thing). I can't help but love Culver's.",
"Not a huge fan of fast food burgers, but this is a possible exception -- I'm wavering between 3 and 4 stars, so I'll be generous. These are thin, fairly juicy burgers on good buns with nice toppings. Love the fries, love the root beer. The frozen custard is good, and even the fried chicken is pretty good, but when I decide to venture to Culver's, it's for the burger and fries. This particular location seemed especially clean and spacious, and the staff was very friendly.",
"mom insists that this place is expensive...but ITS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD and i disagree with her. i want some now",
"Had a raw hamburger tonight. Showed it to the manager She said. Oh uk. Let get some coupons and never came back. We left. We won't be going back Maybe their commercial should say welcome to rawness.",
"As a longtime fan of Culver's Restaurants, I've learned what you are supposed to expect on a consistent basis from the chain that began in 1984 in Wisconsin. Culver's exists almost right smack dab on that fine line between \"fast food\" and \"fast casual,\" an ever so slight but important distinction. The chain has always had a strong devotion to fresh food, quality service, and active ownership. One of the reasons that you tend to get a higher quality of service at Culver's is that owners actually contractually obligated to spend a certain amount of time within the restaurant. As a chain, Culver's does not franchise out to owners who will not be active in their restaurants - this means you don't tend to get long-distance owners or owners who own a bunch of restaurants. \n\nAs I drove in to this Culver's, I immediately remembered that they have a rather slight three accessible parking spaces in their lot. While I believe that 56th & Post only has five, it just always seems weird as this is a restaurant that does cater to families and an older crowd. Their prices are just a bit higher than your usual fast-food fare, and that sort of implies a different target audience. I would think the older your target audience, the more you would need to worry about accessibility issues. That said, a couple of spots were open so it wasn't a problem today. \n\nWhen you go in the door, you have the ordering counter to your right and the dining area to your left along with the beverage area. It was pretty crowded when I arrived, but the crowd moved pretty quickly and a server at the counter greeted me quickly. I went with the chicken tenders & fries along with my usual iced tea. It runs just over $8.00 and you get four decently sized tenders and quality fries. The food today was about as good as usual. It wasn't outstanding, but it was definitely a couple notches above the usual fast food chicken tender. \n\nThis particular Culver's gets knocked down for a couple of important reasons, though one of the reasons will come with a disclaimer. \n\nFirst, while most of the Culver's Restaurants are fairly similar in terms of exterior and interior design there are some differences and some of the locations simply feel a bit \"newer\" even though most of the Central Indiana locations are fairly close in age. This particular location feels \"tighter\" in terms of spacing. The beverage area doesn't have as much space between the two counters as does 56th & Post, and while this isn't always an issue it's definitely an issue when you're in a wheelchair and trying to maneuver around without spilling anything or hitting anyone. It's not a huge difference from other locations, but it's just enough for it to be a bit more challenging. The dining room, as well, has a cluttered feeling to it that makes maneuvering in a wheelchair a more challenging endeavor when the place is busy. There's really only a couple of spots in the entire restaurant where you'd have any hope of sitting without the possibility of repeatedly being bumped and where you'd have no problem getting out of the restaurant. As I looked around the restaurant today, which is currently decorated with pictures colored by children, I couldn't help but think it looked cluttered and a bit messy. While the pictures are a nice touch, it really makes the restaurant look even busier. I was also bothered by the fact that the first table I tried to access was dirty, a bit of a rarity at Culver's as someone is consistently working the dining room. So, I had to maneuver my way around to the other side of the restaurant to get to the other table I knew would work. These are basic issues, but they definitely impacted my enjoyment today. \n\nSecondly, I had an unusual encounter with the person working the dining room that put a damper on the dining experience. As I was wheeling around to the second table, already a bit frustrated, I got to the fairly narrow aisle just as she was coming through. I pulled back and waited for her to come through as I've learned these aisles are not made for two and with my spasticity accidentally bumping someone can lead to dropped items. \n\nI sat back and waited for her. She stopped and was clearly waiting for me, but she hadn't moved out of the aisle. I motioned for her to come through. She waited more, then said \"come on,\" but again didn't move. This went on four exchanges before I said in a not so friendly tone \"I don't have room. Would you please move?\" She moved. I wasn't happy with myself for getting short with her, but I found myself incredibly frustrated by it. Now then, the disclaimer. She handled it well and didn't \"avoid\" me the rest of my meal as many would. In fact, she seemed a bit more determined to serve and did so with a smile. \n\nThis visit wasn't my best one at a Culver's Restaurant, but with its fresh food and friendly folks it remains a solid option among the fast/fast casual restaurants.",
"The friendly, enthusiastic employees make this Culver's location a good choice for lunch or a snack. Add better-than-average sandwiches and sides, delicious, unique flavors of custard and a nice little patio for outdoor dining and I become a frequent customer.",
"I have a serious weakness for Culvers crinkle cut fries. Pretty sure it's because they are fried with the rest of the offerings. In any case, I love me a small order of fries with a vanilla custard concrete mixer.\n\nOne complaint about this location...they always have about five to six people working the counter and one or two people splitting time at drive thru and the labor intensive concrete/shakes. And no one ever seems to help out even with no one else in line. Other than that, the store is well maintained for a fast food operation and the kiddos and I enjoy coming here for the aforementioned treats."
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"Public Service is the restaurant located in the NOPSI. The restaurant has some kinks to work out, but food was decent. Here's the breakdown.\n\nWe had a business lunch downtown with four buddies very familiar with lunch in the CBD/French Quarter. Public Service was suggested by one of the guys. No research needed. Easy reservation to get. They did an excellent job with the renovation. The lobby and restaurant are good-looking. Fantastic ambiance. We were seated at an over-sized booth, which we all appreciated.\n\nOur waitress was not great. Very sweet, but not a good waitress. A few times we had to flag her or really anybody down for drink refills. She was not particularly familiar with the menu and had trouble elaborating on the details of the dishes. We suspected growing pains given how newness.\n\nThe hushpuppies were a hit. We had two orders and none went to waste. They're filled with corn, pimento, cheddar and topped with cane syrup. Really nice. Highly recommend. I had the burger, cooked medium. It was ok. 3/5 would be generous. Nothing extraordinary either in a good or bad way. Everyone kind of felt blah about the food with the exception of the hushpuppies. \n\nLooking at the restaurant and the menu, I thought the food was going to be great. The ambiance certainly elevated the lunch experience. On the other hand, the service leaves much to be desired. That leaves the food. Pretty good but not great. Probably won't repeat with so much competition in the area. \n\nIn regards to his shrimp roll, lil Jacob's quote: \"Light on flavor, heavy on mayonnaise.\"",
"Came here for dinner right when they opened and...\n\nPROS:\n- was promptly seated\n- restaurant decor was nice and had high ceilings and comfortable (private) booth seating.\n- server attentive and friendly\n- appetizer prices were reasonable\n- gumbo and mac n cheese were good\n\nCONS:\n- didn't find the complementary cornbread and hush puppies to be appealing. They tasted bland and hush puppies were very hard.\n- steak frite entree was rather expensive for a small piece of ribeye cut into further small pieces. It did include some large overly salted fries.\n- tagliatelle entree was decent but pasta was a little hard.",
"Decor was quite nice. Navigating three different menus was ridiculous. Gumbo was so spicy hot even the native New Orleanians could not get past one spoon full. Sent three bowls back, but ended up being charged for the Gumbo. Potato side dish was too spicy to eat. Price for two pieces of rotisserie chicken was $16. Chicken was dry. Twenty percent gratuity was included, which in today's environment with poor food is just plain stealing. Chef needs to learn how to cook with severely less hot sauce. Total meal for two, $152. Not worth it at all.",
"The atmosphere at Public Service is awesome- the ceilings are super high; the space is very open; you can see into the kitchen; and the decor is on point. There was a good crowd for Saturday night, but it wasn't noisy (aka everyone could hear each other talking during dinner). So all of that was great.\n\nThe food was really nothing to drive home about. For our appetizers we got the hushpuppies, pommes fromage, and the black bean hummus. Before ordering the hushpuppies, my mom asked if there were any meat in them, but I think there must've been some miscommunication because the waitress said no when they did end up coming with meat. Part of that felt like our fault because we didn't know what \"tasso\" was, only to find out it is some type of ham. Our waitress took them off the bill though, which was really nice of her. Because I didn't know there was ham in them, I ended up eating one, and it was really good. It was sweet and salty, not greasy, perfectly hot, and overall great. To be honest, I was tempted to eat another one even after I found out that they had meat. Next was the pommes fromage, which were okay. They were very large potato wedges covered in a creamy cheese sauce, and I think I'm just not a big enough potato person to have loved them. No one else in my family seemed wowed. The black been hummus was nothing exciting. It really had no flavor other than the bit of green sauce in the middle, but even that didn't have the best taste. I would advise to skip the hummus.\n\nMy mom and I also got salads- the Kale & Cukes and the Public Service Salad. The kale salad was pretty bland, so we didn't really end up eating it. Mine was very flavorful and I enjoyed it. The best part was that the salads were huge! You definitely get your money's worth. \n\nFor my entree, I got the Jaxon Mushroom Tagliatelle, as did my mom. It was good, but the brussels sprouts in the dish weren't cooked all that well, and I felt like the dish really only had one-note. It was creamy and smokey, and after a few bites you kind of wanted something else. The pasta was also a bit rubbery, which I noticed another Yelper had commented on. My boyfriend got the Crab Gnocchi and his comments were, \"I think it was alright. I probably wouldn't order it again,\" and he said it was kind of bland. My dad got the burger, and he likes all of his food always so he really didn't have a strong opinion on it. \n\nWe ended up skipping dessert here because we weren't really feeling anything on the menu. I love getting decaf cappuccinos at restaurants, but unfortunately they didn't have decaf espresso. I ended up getting just regular, decaf drip coffee, and it was subpar. \n\nI think if I ever want back to Public Service, it would be for the atmosphere and not for the food.",
"DIM THE LIGHTS...\nWhat a horrible pun, but the sentiment is correct. I'd seen reviews from respected locals that dinner was subpar so I went for breakfast. The fact that I was one of only two seated tables at 10:30AM was not that surprising, but I was not prepared that it would take 15 minutes to get my food. Especially given that it was one of just two house specialties: Porcheta Hash and Eggs. The pork belly was indiscernible, the hollandaise had no taste at all and the eggs had to be two of the smallest specimens of ovi I've ever cut into: $14 (see teenie pic).\n\nNEARBY BETTER AND CHEAPER BREAKFASTS:\nP&G, Ruby Slipper, Café Conti, Majoria's Commerce, Merchant, Jimmy J's, Daisy Dukes, McDonald's (but not the one at Canal & Royal where that guy stabbed two people in August).",
"Great new restaurant in NOLA . Let's get straight to the food. Warm yummy cornbread to start off ,with some DELICIOUS hush puppies and chicken & Andouille gumbo.. For supper we had the Chefs special which was Prime rib with du jour and tender smashed potatoes with a side of roasted veggies, super fresh. The Cheese burger was amazing ,very juicy and tender , with a side of Crawfish Mac and cheese definitely put my husband and I in a great mood that led us only to have dessert.THE BREAD PUDDING....... enough said..soooooo good.\n\nOur server Alex was great, he as well as the other staff members checked on us throughout our dinner. Public Service definitely is one of the top new restaurants in the city that you would want to dine at.\n\nThe decor and ambiance is gorgeous. From the details to the salt and pepper shaker to the silver ware.... This restaurant definitely a win.",
"Crawfish mac n cheese = outstanding! Cornbread was awesome, too. Good strong drinks and great service.",
"Awesome menu and excellent service. Visiting from out-of-town and found it on OpenTable.\n\nReally cool atmosphere with a semi-open kitchen. Comfortable seating. Was quiet on a Monday night; that didn't stop the service and food from being excellent.\n\nWe split the hushpuppies - easily the best variety we've had. Our entrees were decent portion wise. We left stuff and satisfied.\n\nWould highly recommend and may stop in again when we are in town.",
"After being created with a smile by the bartender I saw my way to the hostess stand by the hotel entrance. Very friendly courteous employees with waters always full. Food was a nice everyday pleasing menu. Wine and drinks very enjoyable as well. Overall great experience and will be back for business lunch, happy hour or a dinner date.",
"This is my second time being here. First time was way better. The second time not so much. First we were not treated very warmly. Almost as if we were bothering her. She walked off not saying anything expecting tok follow us but never told us to follow. We had the gumbo (yummy) but had better, the pork belly (perfect), and the mushroom fagiatell pasta which was super spicy... kinda seemed like it was a mess up. \nWe literally took 5 bites of our meal and we were asked if we wanted dessert and if we were finished anything that she could take a plate. \nI'm sorry but I do not want to be rushed through my meal. I probably won't come back....\nThis place needs better management."
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"I'm a long time customer, but my review will NOT be biased in the least. \n\nMy family and I have been coming here since they first opened and while I'm NOT a coffee drinker (though the wife is), I CAN rate the food, service, location, etc.\n\nFOOD? The food is always made to order. Other than the Doughnuts, NOTHING is pre-made. Once you place your order, the food gets prepared. This is NOT a fast food restaurant. Patience is sometimes needed if they are really busy.\n\nQUALITY? The doughnuts are always fresh, and if you're willing to wait a short while, they usually have hot ones coming out throughout the day and night. The have a full menu of sandwiches, platters, appetizers, and so forth. They even have daily specials as well.\n\nTASTE? The food always tastes fresh. In the event that there is a problem, which is very rare, they will be more than willing to correct it. One of the owners is almost always usually nearby, be it day or night, so if there is a problem, they'll correct it quickly.\n\nLOCATION? Right on the Westbank Expressway, almost on the corner parallel to Barataria Boulevard. Basically if you're heading from Harvey to Marrero via the Expressway, it'll be on your right-hand side right after you pass the light at Barataria Blvd. \n\nPARKING? They have their own private lot, which is almost always full because they are ALWAYS just that busy. When a place is that busy all the time, it really tells you something about it. There is another business next door with a large parking lot, but do NOT park in there, as the owner of that building WILL tow your car.\n\nSERVICE? Top Notch! The waitresses are always very friendly, and they will take the time to get to know you if you're a regular. If you come in often, most of them WILL remember exactly what you like to drink and eat, and will even remember to ask if you want that this time around. Not many places are like that anymore. If you like Mom and Pop type restaurants, this is the place.\n\nCLEANLINESS: Usually pretty clean during the day and night. But if there's a mess, just let them know and they'll clean it ASAP.\n\nSAFETY? You betcha! With JPSO officers coming in and out, all day and night, there's not many places on the Westbank that are safer than here.\n\nATMOSPHERE? Non-stop regulars are in here throughout the day and night, and there's always someone willing to chat on just about any subject under the sun.\n\nThis is a family run business and they have other locations on the Westbank as well.\n\nAlso, this particular location has a Daiquiri shop right next door, so if you're in the mood for one after eating, you don't have to drive to get one. Just remember to NOT put the straw into the Daiquiri cup until you get home, and NEVER drink and drive!",
"i have to say i have never dined here but one night i was lucky enough to find a parking spot to go inside and order some donuts. i was surprised at how expansive the space was. one half of the space is just for donuts and the other half for sit down diner food.\n\nits true what Harden says you can find cops eating there all the time at night. im not sure if their service is as good as the first reviewer mentioned but they make a pretty tasty mushroom swiss burger.\n\ntheir donuts are really good soo good that my sister ordered a mini donut tray for a party and they were a big hit! they also have one of the better kingcakes in town if you dont want to drive to Gretna for your kingcake fix.",
"Before I discovered the 24 hour breakfast spot that is IHOP, Coffee & was my \"go to\" for late night food or doughnut craving.\n\nIt's a typical doughnut shop, they serve all types along with coffee, juice, milk...the basics.\n\nThe also serve regular breakfast such as bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, toast. They have a nice \"lunch\" selection of sandwiches and fries. My favorite is the club sandwich with sweet potato fries and a chocolate milk.\n\nService is pretty fast, depending on the time of night, which is good, considering the place is always packed. This is a JPSO cop hangout, so I never feel weird going in here with friends, even if it's late.\n\nYou can order in or get food to go. If you want a more personal experience than IHOP or Shoney's for breakfast, than this is definitely a good stop.",
"A MUST STOP place for me whenever I'm in NOLA. I absolutely LOVE their wings!",
"Opened 24 hours, basically a breakfast spot, diner style. We normally always pass by here after going party.\n\nTheir buffalo wings use to be spicier, but they toned it down.. which kind of sucks.. I liked the heat. However, still good!",
"I have often found myself wondering what goes after the & in the name Coffee &. Someone once told me it was donuts, but there is so much more to this place.\n\nI have been coming to this location for years. I started coming late nights, but eventually learned it was good enough to eat here when it was bright outside too.\n\nIn my opinion, this is one of the best breakfast spots on the Westbank. The western omelets are very good, as are their other breakfast items. One of the neat things about this restaurant is that they serve the full menu whenever they are open. That means burgers for breakfast or omelets for dinner.\n\nSome of the other items that are pretty good, but not as good as the omelets are:\n\nBurgers: fried and greasy, but in a good way. These are even better on french bread.\n\nPo Boys: While they wont win any awards, the po boys are great late at night or for lunch.\n\nCoffee: Hell, it's in their name, it better be good.\n\nI highly recommend this Coffee &. The other locations are not as good, so stick with this one and you wont be disappointed.",
"This is definitely a place for locals. As soon as we walked in we saw waitress chatting up with the regulars looking like a Sunday breakfast get together. It made us feel at home. Our waitress wasted no time and ask us for our drink orders and came back a minute later. While the service was good the food was mediocre at best. Nothing fancy just your advantage everyday breakfast you can cook at home, but too lazy to do it yourself so you eat out type of food. I do have to say our order of loaded hash brown was a good amount of food for 2.75. You can get stuff just from that dish alone.",
"This has become one of our favorite places on the Westbank for casual dining. Its like going home to mama! Everybody is friendly, the service is usually very attentive and the food is always prepared fresh. Great also for mid-afternoon coffee with friends as well as late night breakfast treats. Daily specials are usually a good deal. Also, their limted seafood menu is excellent and reasonable. Not a fancy place, but certainly a favorite of locals! Kinda like a trip back in time!",
"Typically awesome diner. The waitresses have on too much make-up and have nicotine stained fingers. The donut selection is myriad. All in all, a good place to get a coffee & a cheeseburger, or a coffee & a club sandwich, or a coffee and a western omelette, or a coffee &....",
"We were heading for the hope cafe which sure was an affair on its own if it was open after the Christmas Eve. However we learnt that it was closed for a whole week during Xmas and this was the only option available close by. A family run template diner which gives you a more or less Waffle House like feeling. The menu is pretty much standard fare thrown in with som Cajun options. This IS the local joint for regulars around the place. You won't get a special treatment but if you can wade through all the bustle and find a seat someone curt and uptight will come take your order . They might even ask you about your salads and dressings with main dishes and then give it in a small plastic bag with plastic cutlery. So it's a fifty fifty chance between a good meal and a fastfoody experience. Given a chance any day I would stick to the handwritten specials on their little blackboard that hangs above the cashier\nI did the same with my chicken and sausage gumbo and it was delicious."
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"I grew up on my grandmother's home cooked Ukrainian food - and this is where I go when in Edmonton to eat equally good authentic Ukrainian home cooking. You can even see the lady's in the back kitchen putting TLC into each perogy they make....just like my grandma used to do. (It helps that there is a large dollop of sauteed onions and bacon covered with sour cream...)",
"Uncle Ed's is a great place if you have a hankering for Ukrainian food. They have an authentic, extensive menu, and its all Stawnichy's meat. I suggest trying the smoked pork chop, over the standard kubasa - you won't be sorry.\nThe prices are reasonable, and the servers are always willing to substitute (no cabbage rolls, extra perogies please), and even let you order off the senior's menu, when you are still years away from that distinction.\nMy only complaint is that the perogies (which is what I am usually hankering) are often hit and miss. The taste is always good, but are often dried out and tough/chewy. I don't know if they make a bunch ahead of time and then reheat, but its not unusual to have yummy, tender perogies, and chewy, dried out perogies on the same plate. Thankfully they are all coated in butter, onions and bacon. \nAll in all, its a perfectly acceptable place to go when you can't count on Baba.",
"Great Ukranian food - love the borscht (very beety). They close early (7PM) so go there for an early supper. Definately Baba & Gido friendly.",
"Our family has eaten a few times here. If you are looking for an authentic ukranian meal then this is the place to be! I find ukranian food to be a little heavy and fatty, so I only eat it on occasion. Since this restaurant moved from it's original location a few years ago, it's a lot roomier and a nicer atmosphere. The food is quite good, service is quick and staff is fairly friendly. I really like that the Mundare sausage house is attached, which is always a must-the kubasa and pierogies are the best! I also enjoy the great selection of Jam lady products. The relishes are amazing!\nBeware the lunch time rush and early closing-not really geared for supper.",
"We have been here several times throughout the years and the entire family loves it. Its just like sitting down in Baba's kitchen. The food store on the other side is fantastic as well. In my opinion they make the best garlic sausage in Canada. Prices are fantastic, food is great, you gotta go.",
"I've been here a few times and always had the same thing each time - the rib plate which comes with perogies, cheese buns and crepes. I loved it the first time and gone with it every other time I've been there. \n\nThe ribs are very tender and with all the sides, it's quite the meal, especially for $10.25. I really enjoy the perogies, crepes and cheese buns. I tried the sour cabbage rolls last time, as I found the sweet ones a little boring. They were better.\n\nI've always left full, satisfied and didn't really have to spend much. If you're under 50, you're probably bringing the average age of the joint down by quite a bit, but that's fine by me. As they seem to cater to an older crowd, they also close early, at 7 p.m. \n\nIf you want a great meal in a down-to-earth atmosphere that isn't too hard on your wallet, it would be tough to find a better place than Uncle Ed's.",
"I love places like Uncle Ed's - restaurants that serve great food, with unpretentious service (and patrons!) and ambiance like your Baba's kitchen. \n\nThe menu is vast, with many different combo plates that include perogies, cabbage rolls, sausage, cheese buns, cheese crepes, ribs, pork chops and meatballs. They have borscht, burgers, kids plates and a seniors menu. I always get a perogie plate and add some sausage on the side. There is so much food on these plates, I rarely finish everything. The perogies and sausage are my favourite. You have the choice of sweet or sour cabbage rolls - I've had both and find them to be fairly similar and not too exciting. The borscht is a nice way to start your meal. I always find it hilarious how much sour cream they bring to the table. I've also tried bites of the ribs - yum! - and the meatballs with mushroom sauce - pretty good!\n\nIf you want a good old fashioned Ukrainian meal with good old fashioned Ukrainians, go here! I definitely make a visit when I feel my Ukrainian side calling to me! Make sure to stop by the attached store to pick up some perogies for home. \n\nThey close early at 7pm, and are closed on Sundays.",
"Ukrainian foods very reminiscent of small town church suppers - nothing fancy, but pretty good. Prices are very reasonable and the service is usually quick.\n\nThey are not open Sundays and close at 7 p.m.",
"Uncle Ed's serves up tasty, home-made Ukranian comfort food. Make sure you come with an appetite! The home-made pies are divine, especially the banana cream! \nMy only complaint... is the servers. I have been there quite a few times and never once seen any of those girls crack a smile. They dont even say hello when you sit down. They take your order as fast as possible, they don't want to answer any questions or offer suggestions. When your food is ready, they drop it off and immediately turn and walk away, not once checking to see if everything is alright. Good food...as for the staff...if you do not like your job, find a new one.",
"So, so yummy! Cute little restaurant that serves your basic, just like Baba makes, Ukrainian food. \nThe perogies were good - covered in sautéed onions and cream. The cabbage rolls were super (I had the sour kind) and I am a tough critic because my Grandma makes amazing cabbage rolls. I wasn't overly thrilled with the crepes and would substitute those out next time. \nLike others have said, it closes at 7pm every night so get there early."
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"Food was very quick. Lots of it. Not the best but good enough. Wait staff very attentive. Suitable for a quick bite.",
"Hardly gourmet...but unique place and pretty good food at a really good price! I go here almost every time I'm in the St. Pete area.",
"Great standard breakfast. Nothing fancy but food made like it was made in my own kitchen and I don't have to do the dishes. Usually crowded but service is quick and friendly.",
"Ok, so we went in at 2 am after the movies and coffee down the road. I must say the food is NOT quality I asked for bacon cheese Fry's. Close your eyes and imagine this. Onida Fry's, 2 strips of sandwich cheese and 2 strips of bacon. It was a sight and tasted terrible.",
"Well sorry didin't write this earlier the condo reno's are taking their toll but almostttttttttttt done.\n\nDO NOT GO!!! Hubby was invited on his first fishing trip here in Florida at 6 a.m., decided to go in here around noon for a well craved breakfast ...\nI sat at the bar area so I got the front row show ... on average the pass was packed, stacking plates on top of each other. I sat there for at least 15 minutes and I believe the owner handed me a menu in between their argument in another language. A waitress followed about 10 minutes after to see if someone had ordered me a drink, they had not.\nI am pretty sure I saw when my plate hit the pass - 35 minutes it sat there\nSo while I was watching the girls and guys hustle and bustle I watched them clear the tables, dirty plates, napkins, check out their customers, fix their hair .. THEN THEY BUTTERED YOUR TOAST! Not once did I see anyone wash their hands ...\nThen came my breakfast and when I touched the potatoes they were refrigerator cold took me 5 minutes to catch someone to return my breakfast (ha scrambled eggs bacon and toast - a tough one!) They were returned to the pass I watched as they put my fresh breakfast in the microwave along with 3 other plates returned to the pass from tables. Once landing back at the pass was still another 5 minutes till someone grabbed my plate and upon sitting it in front of me warned me the plate may be hot.\nI have never quite been that bold but told them I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole, I paid for fresh food not the microwave special - my one cup no refill coffee and orange juice was 4.45. Never again!!",
"Stoped in after work about 5 am not busy but service was still well it sucked it was very slow. My food was not hot and was not cooked the way it should have. Waited about ten mins for a refill on coffee while everybody else in there got there own little pot put at there table. I asked for a to go box but waited about another ten mins, i decided to leave and when i got to the register they wanted to go to the table and box up my food....So to end this post i will never go there again, we were not treared well. Unless you have been going there for years and they know you you wont get good service.",
"I've been going to the Egg Platter late night for years. Favorite is a grilled chicken sandwich, with bacon & cheese. I like the fries extra crispy. They have those crinkly fries. I always get a side of honey mustard. Typical greasy spoon when you want to mess up your diet. I've known the late night wait staff for years. Same cashier, lots of the same servers late night, and I usually sit in the same area. I looked at the rest of the reviews. Yes they can get busy during the days. The cooks are Mexicans, but so are most in the area for a lot of different restaurants. The wait staff are usually very accommodating to me. I am kind of a regular. They already know I tip good. I still enjoy my chicken sandwiches and crinkly extra crispy fries.",
"Why do you go to the Egg Platter? This time of night (2AMish), to lower that darned blood alcohol level. For this task, Egg Platter is superlative. Seriously, a great choice of bfast kindsa things, great service, great prices. Come here and find out for yourself.",
"Good size menu here with decent prices. I had the omelet with zucchini, broccoli and spinach. It was just ok, not much egg left after all those ingredients. Service was a bit slow on this day. Not sure if this is normal or not since I've only been there once.",
"Surprisingly, not too many hungry after-club goers make an appearance when you drop by the late hours. You figure with it being 24 hours open...\n\nFOOD\nDenny's on 'roids! The menu can read like a phone book--although the pictures are left to be desired, when you're hungry for this kind of food, you still drool. Salads, breakfast, sandwiches... the portions are very fulfilling albeit dripping in grease and salt. Yet despite that, sometimes the dishes can be rather bland. \n\nATMOSPHERE\nAll patrons there can't face each other because we all know why we're there--we have a craving for something unhealthy, cheap, filling, and it's some strange time of the day. This place has a strange divey charm (with all the chicken paintings) so don't expect a surgery-room clean, external and internal restaurant. \n\nSERVICE\nThe servers all appear friendly towards each other but not so much towards its patrons; but still very brisk and attentive."
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"I was pretty excited to hear we were getting an Elevation Burger because I've read it is like In-N-Out Burger or Five Guys, but organic. Hey, I am a young idealist who likes burgers! I can get behind that, right?\n\nThis location is very new, shiny and clean. Their system is you order, they bring it to your table. The staff was super friendly, they were checking up on customers after they had received their food, making sure everything was to their liking. \n\nSo, on to the food. I got a cheeseburger, which has a single patty (the elevation burger has two) with cheddar, elevation sauce (like \"special sauce\"), lettuce, tomato, pickles, and grilled onions. Chad and I split some fries, too. They also offer two kinds of veggie burgers and grilled cheese for the vegetarians. \n\nBurgers come in those cute little paper pockets, making for some easy eating. The meat itself was a bit disappointing, it was pretty dried out. Fast food burgers are usually overcooked/well done, but I think these could benefit from either a bit more fat or less cooking. I can definitely taste the difference between a regular steak and a organic, grass-fed, free-range steak, but the meat on these burgers do not taste any better than other fast food burgers. I'm not sure if it was because of the toppings or how it was processed. However, the rest of the burger was great, which sounds weird since I just said the patty kind of sucked. But the cheese was, like, real cheese. And the bun was really good, a little eggy, like a light brioche. The veggies were really fresh and the onions were sweet. The whole thing could have used way more sauce, though. \n\nThe fries were not as good as Five Guys, but they were definitely not bad. If you like shoestring style, you'll love these. They cook their fries in olive oil and you can taste the difference if you don't douse them in ketchup. They were a bit like McDonald's, cooked to the same color and well-salted. But they were still quite tasty and did not need any additional condiments. \n\nThe milkshakes looked good, they're made with Blue Bunny. I did not partake this time, because a burger and fries is enough for me.\n\nConclusion: sticking to Five Guys, even though I don't like their buns as much.",
"I'm kind of embarrassed to admit, I dig this spot even though it is a chain. However, it's a very small (~10 restaurants and growing) chain with organic fast food, baby! I know, it's a bit of an oxymoron, but if you can bury away your inner ideologue, you're going to totally enjoy it. 100% organic, grass-fed beef burgers make eating 'em just all that much less guilt-ridden. Plus, they have some killer vegan and veggie burger options and olive oil-fried french fries. Add on super friendly kids working there and a clean, well-designed aesthetic and you've got a combo for one hell of a cool burger joint. Check 'em out.",
"We tried Elevation Burger last week, and I have mixed feelings about it.\n\nOn the one hand, the burgers were yummy, and the toppings very nice. I liked the buns. The fries are good too. The service is extremely friendly and helpful, and the general atmosphere was happy.\n\nOn the other hand, these burgers are fast-food-style burgers. I think it's kind of a waste of organic, free-range beef (which is usually so much tastier than factory beef) to cook it so much. I would have liked to enjoy the burger medium-rare.\n\nMy real issue is with the ice cream. I saw the ingredients list of the ice cream -- it was showing on the container. It's not great ice cream. Artificial flavor, high fructose corn syrup. What does that tell us? That the beef is really high quality, but if they don't claim that a particular ingredient is high quality, it could be absolutely anything?",
"a few months ago, my bf sent me a link to an article on foobooz about elevation burger coming to the philly area. while we're not fast food kinda people, one offering organic ingredients (and TWO different veggie burgers!) piqued our curiosity, and the fact that it is located across the street from the [wynnewood] train station where i pick the bf up when he visits me out in the burbs made our going there a no-brainer.\n\nso we went. and we ate. and it was....ok. i dunno, i think i had built it up a bit, forgetting that it is, after all, fast food. regardless, for $3.59 (price of veg burger only), i definitely got my money's worth! \n\ni chose veggie burger #1 (which is described as having a fire-roasted taste) with the original toppings (lettuce, tomato, pickles & elevation sauce) plus carmelized onions and cheese. the pattie wasn't bad, but wasn't much different than a frozen gardenburger either. a definite plus was that ALL toppings were FREE, including the cheese, which was definitely real cheddar as advertised. the onions weren't exactly carmelized, but again, considering this is fast food, they were fine.\n\nthe boy got an elevation burger (2 beef patties) and said it definitely tasted \"real\" and it kept freaking him out...in a good way. his overall sentiment was that he prefers the taste of a five guys burger, tho knowing that just one of those is unhealthier than our entire meal (which also included an order of olive oil fries), he'd gladly eat at elevation again.\n\nso yes, we'll be back. and i'll try veggie #2 (tastes like veggies). and maybe i'll even get a milkshake.",
"Like every other transplanted southern Californian, I am always looking for a place to be my out of state In-N-Out. This is it. Burgers are the real deal. Will definitely be back. As far as the organic-ness of this place... calling something organic makes me laugh. Ask random people on the street what organic food means and I bet you'll get a bunch of random answers worthy of Jay Leno's Jaywalking bit.\n\nCan never replace In-N-Out but this will do for one year. We'll be back.",
"Imagine a place that dedicates itself to using only 100 percent organic ground beef and keeping the menu sharply focused on one thing only: burgers, including a veggie burger, which kind of tastes like meat. \n\nThe burger, ultra-thick shakes and fries are definitely worth a try. The fries are cooked in olive oil but are not a good as Five Guys...but still very tasty. \n\nWatching the kitchen staff is entertaining, since they're only a few steps from the seating area. The customer service is probably the best I have ever seen in a fast food eating establishment.",
"For organic free-range grass fed beef... it's a pretty ordinary burger. Good, but nothing to knock yer pants off or anything. Prices are quite reasonable. The fries... they're soggy and meh. Leave room for the burger, and skip the fries. The caramelized onions are to die for, but they're kinda stingy with it, so ask for extra! All in all, an ok option for a burger in the burbs, but nothing extraordinary. But it'd be my pick though for around my neighborhood.",
"I like Five Guys, but after I eat it I literally feel like I'm going to die. I get chest pains, and I have a 6 hour food coma. Elevation burger is another take on the \"upscale\" fast food joint, and I really like the results. \n\nThe burgers are really fresh. I liked the toppings, the bun, and the meat was very good. The fries are fresh cut, stringy, and cooked in olive oil. They are definitely different, and some people might not like the results.\n\nThey actually have a few veggie options, which is good if you happen to be with one of those people who suffer from that unfortunate disease. There is no way in hell you're getting a Vegan to step foot in to Five guys. \n\nAnother thing I like about Elevation burger is the milkshakes. They were really good considering its a burger place, and relatively inexpensive.\n\nThe best part of the trip was the fact that I could actually function after eating this meal. I didn't feel like I was going to die. I will definitely be back.",
"Finally, a burger joint for those of us who care where our food comes from! Elevation Burger opened a few months ago, and they sell only 100% organic food, from the meat to the potatoes they use for their fries. Now people can enjoy a burger without worrying about hormones in their food or about the inhumane treatment of the cows or the negative impact on the environment of that burger. Finally, guilt-free burger goodness!\n\nEB keeps things simple. You can get a fresh burger, double burger, or triple burger with a choice of several toppings. They also sell two different kinds of veggie burger. Their fries are made right there. You can watch the workers pop a peeled potato into the fry cutter and then fry the lovely shoestring fries in olive oil (no trans fat here!). They also offer shakes, malts, and cookies to go with their meals. \n\nHonestly, I'd eat here all the time, except I'd probably go broke. Three cheers for organic eateries!",
"What all burger joints should be like. No hormones - no antibiotics- oh and it tastes amazing."
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"Jim's Buffet is fairly ok. I'll start with the moment I opened the door. When you open the door, you see a brilliant walkway with fish ponds on either sides of you. Above you is a sparkly ceiling. Walk further in the waiter would take you to you seat. Order your drinks and go get your food. Ok, now my opinion side. I walked in the door and the waiter behind the counter said something along the lines of \"bao fan\" which to me in my miniature chinese language knowledge meant trouble. I pretended not to hear the rude remark. I went to my seat with my family and the waiter slammed some silverware down on the table and very unpolitely took our drink orders. We walked to the buffet tables and looked at our avalible selections. There were only semi-there dishes and the noodles were cold. My parents tried the rice and said it tasted dry and pastey. Not much meat was avalible, most dishes were shrimp though I love shrimp. The sushi bar was missing a sushi maker so I told the cashier she glared at me and ran to get the sushi maker. I ate the food. The only way that this place got a two instead of a one is because they had some dim- sum and I just can't resist dim-sum. There were a lot of desserts and a seperate fridge that held cheesecake, yum!! The decoration is ok at my standards. There is a palace like decoration at the middle of the place. Though a lot of the decorations were taped what bothered me most were the signs. They say \"Please do not waste food..or else we might have to raise buffet prices\". This might be typed wrong but isn't this sign self explanatory? My sister tried the shrimp mayo and found a short hair in it, she didn't tell the waiters but simply put it at the head of the table. There were only TWO leftover shrimps on the plate but the waiter asked us about wasting it and we had to explain the \"hair\" situation. I wouldn't reccomend this place. The food is good, but the service and etiquette is horrible so it's a so-so place. -Katie",
"The reviews weren't all that positive, but I wanted to give the restaurant a try anyhow because you can sometimes find a diamond in a dive. I won't be returning ever... Although if up to my 2 year old daughter we'll come every day to see the fish. There is a huge Koi pond with fish feed you can purchase to feed them at the entrance. Not sure what the fish had to do with the overall theme since the ceiling is blue with sparkle like glittery cast over it. \n\nThe food was nothing to write home about and nor were the desserts semi frozen spinning in the glass display case. I really wanted to like the place even though my husband gave up on the spot, but the deal breaker was no hand soap in the entire women's restroom to wash my hands. The sign clearly states \"ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST WASH HANDS\" how? I couldn't...",
"Love the ceiling. Love the Koi. Love the giant Maneki Neko staring at you as you enter the dining room. Unfortunitly the love ends there. \n\nSushi- Think imitation crab (or crab with a \"k\") in every roll. Krab with avocado, krab with cucumber, krab with cream cheese, krab with eel sauce, krab with cucumber and cream cheese and eel sauce. I ate one piece and turned the rest in to my server. Not worth the calories. \n\nVeggies- Delicious string beans, however drenched in oil. Good bok choy, however also drenched in oil. Mushrooms, not good. Don't expect to save calories by eating vegetables here. \n\nFish- Krab meat drenched in melted cheese, totally worth every last disgusting calorie. Fried calamari, not what you would expect, but good. Whole Tilapia, I'm usually not a fan of picking out bones, however this wasn't bad. Whole Sardines, Same as the Tilapia. Green Mussels, Not a fan. \n\nFried, fried and more fried- Not that good, but not that bad. Crab Ragoons, good. Spring Rolls, good. Everything else, can't remember. \n\nI don't eat meat so I can't comment on that. The soups did not seem appetizing enough for me to try, so I can't comment on them either. I don't like doing salad bars at any buffet, and I was feeling disgusting enough to skip over the dessert. \n\nHow come every time I go to a Chinese Buffet, I leave with feelings of gluttony and regret? It's like a heavy night of drinking. Sounds like a good idea before hand; seems like a good idea during; definitely a terrible idea after. Oh well, I figure I've got another two years before the memory of earlier visits escapes me enough to actually consider another stop at the troth. Until then, I'm happy to skip the all-you-can-eat anything.",
"Poor customer service. We complained that we were not satisfied with the food, especially the seafood (crab legs). The manager told us that there are other foods, such as meat. We explained that we do not eat meat on Fridays during the Lenten season because we are Catholics. We came there today for the seafood, specifically the crab legs. We kept insisting that the they were dry, rubber-like and tasteless. The manager was going off tangent about the crab legs, told us that she could not help us, and said it was okay if we did not come back. Additionally, she mentioned, \"You don't want to pay\" and that it is a business and that we do not understand. Meanwhile, about four waiters were gathered together and looking towards our table (which was close to the waiter service area). These demonstrated lack of professionalism. Even though the manager finally gave us 20% off our bill, we have decided for the reasons stated above that this evening was our last time coming to Jim's buffet. It was disappointing that the manager was not customer friendly and did not value our comments.",
"I'll have to agree with the others on this one. Not very good at all, but it's not awful either. The name makes me laugh. There's too many other good places around to waste my time going back to Jim's.",
"4/8/2011 \nPoor customer service. We complained that we were not satisfied with the food, especially the seafood (crab legs). The manager told us that there are other foods, such as meat. We explained that we do not eat meat on Fridays during the Lenten season because we are Catholics. We came there today for the seafood, specifically the crab legs. We kept insisting that the they were dry, rubber-like and tasteless. The manager was going off tangent about the crab legs, told us that she could not help us, and said it was okay if we did not come back. Additionally, she mentioned, \"You don't want to pay\" and that it is a business and that we do not understand. Meanwhile, about four waiters were gathered together and looking towards our table (which was close to the waiter service area). These demonstrated lack of professionalism. Even though the manager finally gave us 20% off our bill, we have decided for the reasons stated above that this evening was our last time coming to Jim's buffet. It was disappointing that the manager was not customer friendly and did not value our comments.",
"The place deserves a single star. But, I gave it 2 stars cause I plan to visit there maybe again sometime in the future.\nI've been here over a dozen times. Not really a fan of the place. But, it offers a good bit of selection to mend the cravings for quasi-chinese food (compared to any other buffet in the area for the price).\nI always feel like the price is much higher than it should be - based on the quality.\nLunch is $8 and jumps to $13 (I think) without much of any changes in the selection.\nThe wait staff are ok, some are friendly and work hard for their money. But, I always wonder, these kids should be in highschool. Why aren't they in school? Do their parents know that they are skipping school to work in a restaurant? And, all of them speak minimal english.\nOther reviews are spot on.\nThe entrance is the greatest part of the restaurant.\nFood is 'Meh\" at best.\nEver since I found out about noboru, I go there to fulfill the occasional cravings for sushi and quasi-east asian food.",
"Great service, okay variety of food. Lots of ice cream flavors though!",
"Food was okay.\nservice is quick and okay.\nGood if your starving.\n\nOverall experience, okay.",
"Great service, good atmosphere. They keep the buffet extremely clean and there is a good selection.\n\nFried Rice, Egg Rolls, Potstickers, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chicken and Broccoli, Soups, Salads and Desserts are all good. Hibachi is a nice touch.\n\nBrought my wife home dinner via the carryout menu which was super reasonable.\n\nWas dissapointed w/ the General TSO Chicken. Sushi is typical buffet sushi (California rolls, etc.)"
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"Really good donuts and pastry. Best gourmet donuts, so give it a try.",
"Finest cream donuts possible. Like eating a piece of outstanding wedding cake with the good icing. \n Corn rye bread is exceptional. Always reminds me of the days Dad would toast some up with a smear of peanut butter.( Skippy. It was the early seventies)\n Tea biscuits are another fave. Get one buttered for the ride home.\n Places like this are a dying breed. Frequent the family owned institutions. Thereby keeping pride in quality and service alive.",
"Quest for the Holy Doughnut aka Doughnut Quest: Part I\n\nGreat 1950's bakery which happens to have doughnuts. Yeah! I'm on a quest for custard filled maple long johns, and while they don't have them, they DO have incredible doughnuts. $.89/each; we bought a custard filled, glazed, and cinnamon.\n\nThese are not the super light and airy version, nor the cake version. They're kind of a denser version of the light and airy variety, with lots of real sugar and a good 1/4C of custard--I'm not joking. It was oozing out and so good. After returning to the car we realised that we needed milk, so back inside for a container of milk, $.89. I won't joke--my teeth were chattering from the sugar, but I was happy. I didn't need to try the other 2, but did anyway, for science! \n\nA great find, and they're open both early and late every day except Monday:\nTuesday-Saturday 6AM-8PM\nSunday 6AM-6PM.\n\nNice people, and while you're in the parking lot stuffing your face, will notice a revolving stream of pastry lovers heading in slightly grumpy and walking out with a childish smirk. If a couple has returned to their car, the one in the passenger seat will be snacking on one of the pastries prior to putting their seatbelt on. \n\nWill definitely return.",
"I've lived up the street from this bakery for 8 years. I've only stopped in here and there, but let me tell you... THEY ARE INCREDIBLE! They are famous for their cream donut. And yes, it earns that right. It is truly heavenly! A must try when you go there. \n\nThey have very fresh and yummy breads, rolls, and of course cakes. A friend of mine had a bridal shower and the cake came from Eet Gud. It was AMAZING! Really mouth-watering cakes. The buttercream was too die for! \n\nMy only gripe...THEY ARE CLOSED FOR MY BIRTHDAY! :-( Of course I have one of those after the holiday's birthday's and every year I've wanted a birthday cake from Eet Gud and every year, they are on vacation. Bummer!",
"After chasing birds around for a couple hours this spring morning I stopped here for a donut to set myself up for a mid-day nap. The cream donut is truly fantastic. The dough part is a little stretchy and soft and not too sweet, and the cream filling is superb: slightly heavier than stiff whipped cream, slightly lighter than cake frosting, sweet, white, and airy. I bought one and ate it in the parking lot, then went right back in for another one to put in the freezer in case of a cream donut emergency. The Boston cream was good, too, but I threw out the unfrosted cake donut because it smelled and tasted like movie popcorn butter. They must use butter-flavored shortening or something: the epitome of nast.\n\nBig selection of cakes, cookies, and other pastries, but if you're into white cream donuts, you need no other reason to go here. So go here.",
"I go to Eet Gud usually once a week or every other week before work. It's about 15 minutes out of my way but I don't care, I love their doughnuts. I have dreamed about my favorite, the chocolate icing with coconut. I've been on vacation in a land far, far away desperate to get home and have one. \n\nI need to go more. I need to try more things here because little places like this need the community's support, love, and most of all money. This place is a gem.",
"Eet Gud is one of those diamond in the rough places that makes some of the best desserts I've ever had. Once you have these donuts, you'll never go back to anything else ever again. The cream filled donuts are to die for, as are the glazed, and the cannolis, and just about everything else. Everything is made fresh that day and you can truly taste that. I've never had such a light, tasty donut in my life. Just make sure you go early because they do run out of donuts throughout the day!\n\nStaff is very friendly and you can call ahead for special orders.",
"Number one thing here is their buttered rolls in the morning. Soooo freaking good! Their cookies and donuts are just as good.",
"Best cream donuts EVER! (Thank goodness this bakery is not close to where I live.) Wonderfully friendly staff. Feels like when I used to visit the bakery near my Grandmother's house in Detroit. Yes, sometimes the old ways are the best ways.",
"Just do it. This place is great. Really nice people. I got all doughnuts: glazed, Boston cream and their long cream specialty. They were all delicious. The glazed was moist and just the right amount of 'crispy'. Boston cream--moist, and the cream is just right, not too sweet. And their long cream--forget about it. I wish I lived closer to it."
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"I love Michael's. It's great for late night, for dinner, for random breakfast trips. My friends & I have made it a tradition to go to Michael's for dinner once a week during the school year. It's also the place we go at 3am for breakfast, especially after parties, haha.\nThe food is really good, the people are all very nice & the prices are also fabulous.",
"Alicia - you crack me up!\nAs a CB West Alum I felt safe enough about not seeing any North Penn alum, but I digress.\n\nBack in the day Michael's was a great inexpensive place to grab coffee and some decent food - especially breakfast and diner fare. Better than Perkins and more homestyle.\n\nNow that I guess I am (ahem) an adult, and along with the years, Michael's has lost its luster. Could use a redo on the decor.\n\nFood is still decent diner grub. And inexpensive. \nI would feel OK taking my family here for brunch or lunch. Not sure if I want to relive any late-night antics from my youth, though.",
"Totally solid if unremarkable all-nighter diner spot. Not noteworthy in any way, but also not bad in any real way either. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but for late night gorging its worth stopping by. \n\nThe decor is a bit odd and feels kinda shabby (and dim), but its not terrible. Never had anything other than breakfast food and it always filled me up and didn't cost an arm and a leg. The world needs this kind of service so I am glad it exists.",
"I wish I could give this place zero stars. It's the worst! Never go there, unless you want crappy service and bad food. The waitress made me wait ten mintues while she had a conversation with the table behind me. I ordered a brownie or what ever they call it and it was basically chocolate cake. The coffee was burnt and cold. The waitress never asked if I wanted a refill while staring at three empty glasses. All in all it was the worst dinner experience I've had in a long time, the place looks like hell,go to american star (about five mintues away) if you want a better dining experience.",
"I used to work at Michael's as a server a few years ago and I can tell you out of all the restaurants/ food places that I've worked at as a teenager this diner had the cleanest kitchen. Though I haven't worked there for years and it is under new management, so I guess I can't speak for it now from a \"behind the scenes\" point of view... but Michael's really has stayed consistent on giving you a lot for your buck. When you order a dinner it comes with sides, soup AND salad bar which always leaves me bringing most of my meal home in boxes for the next day cause' it's soo much food! :-) \n\nThey have an awesome breakfast and they are open around the clock which is rare for this area... where hardly anything is open past 10pm. this place is awesome!",
"I've been to Michael's a couple of times now. First, it's important to note that they are 24 hours, which is nice. Their french onion soup is really great and so is the red velvet cake (if you can get it!). I've also had breakfast at Michael's and that was delicious too. The servers are really nice, perhaps just refill the water a bit more.",
"Excellent Brunch place. Great service, fast yet impeccable food, clean as a whistle. \n\nWe got there in the midst of Sunday brunch rush. Yet were seated almost immediately. Our waiter was quick yet courteous, taking our order without fanfare. \n\nTo our amazement, the food arrived within ten minutes, perfectly cooked to our liking. The over easy eggs were just so; over easy. Eggs Benedict were superb. \n\nOverall, a quick, casual and friendly place with great food. Totally recommend.",
"This was a favorite of ours in the mid-2000s, when we first moved to Lansdale, but it seemed to fade over time. I'm not sure if they got worse or we grew less tolerant (or more experimental) as we found other places.\n\nMichaels have an extensive, classic \"diner\" menu, much more than just burgers and pub food. The salad bar was always very nice. Portions were plentiful. It can be crowded, even though it is a pretty big place. I never had any issues with their baked goods, though I would not stop in just for them. Their location seems to draw a lot of passers-through as well as locals. If you want something late at night, your choices are pretty much either Michaels or the American Star.",
"Love this place. Being one of the former miscreant teens that the more experienced wait staff so kindly allowed in the establishment, the servers and the food are a solid nine out of ten. The new endless wing thing they have going on is pretty darn yummy, and I reccomend the signature sauce. Even when I have had food issues in my 15+ years of attending this diner, it's been solved quickly and with great customer service. Love it, they'll never lose me as a regular.",
"Michael's is great as far as diners go. My two best friends always head to Michael's with me when we're all back in the area on break or vacation. This is an ideal late night place to go if you want to have a chat over coffee or milkshakes. I like that the wait staff treats me the same whether I'm there for a full meal or a cup of coffee.\n\nI went to Michael's for brunch a few times. It was a life saver when Mother's Day came around and I was short on cash. The server made a big deal about me bringing my mom there and also gave her a carnation. I hated not having a lot to spend on my mom, but they did a wonderful job of making her feel special.\n\nOccasionally I'll get a grumpy server or someone falling asleep, but that's easy to expect in a place with Michael's hours."
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"This place has really good food. It's right around the corner from me and I've ordered from there a few times and I never had a reason to complain. The food comes out really fast and they have an awesome selection of things on their menu. The people who work there are also the friendliest you'll find, when I was stranded without my cell phone and I needed to get to work, not only did they let me call a cab but they also let phone into my job to let them know I was going to be late. I was a mess and they really extended their hospitality to me when a lot of places would have told me to get lost. Hands down, this is not only a great place to eat but they've got the best staff around.",
"Think I'm going to slip into a food coma after that tuna hoagie. Ridiculously awesomely good.\n\nStaff are stuff friendly.",
"okay, I'm giving this place four stars because they were great. the food was delicious (even though it was simple - french bread pizza, chicken tenders, pierogies) and I think it's a little hidden treasure for decent american-style delivery around here. the delivery driver was polite, and even came up to the door, which no one seems to do anymore! we'll definitely get food from them again, and I'll post an update! also, the prices are awesome.",
"Definitely the best take out food in Port Richmond. Their bread really makes the sandwich here...I especially love their cheesesteaks, chicken parm, and tuna hoagies.\nThey have great coupons on their menu too, free sandwich Sunday through Wednesday, free french bread pizza, etc.\nStaff is very friendly and deliverly is quick.\nIt's a little hidden behind a beer distributer, but definitely worth the hunt!",
"Sunday to Wednesday Madness.... Buy 2 halves (which are really a whole hoagie), get a 3rd free.\nTheir food is great. The only place I will order a hoagie from, actually!\nI'm not a fan of their cheesestreaks but the rest of my family loves them.\nMy favorite menu items: buffalo fingers, tortizzas and roasted pepper italiano hoagie (with hot peppers, duh).\nGreat staff too!!",
"Pretty solid place to get a (chicken)cheese steak in the Port-Fishington 'hood. I have a sadly standard order, a \"regular\" chicken cheese steak with an order of onion rings. My order always arrives hot and generally pretty quickly - generally between 15-30 minutes. I did get a ceasar salad once, I was REALLY disapointed because it was pretty terrible (the greens were brown and wilted). Otherwise I have always been happy with my order. The regular steak is big enough for myself and a bit for my toddler and the dog. \n\nThe menu is pretty typical, various cheesesteaks, many forms of sandwiches, wings, appetizers etc. Some dessert options too, and of course, sugary beverages. The prices are good and they are always running specials. . I agree with other reviews the bread is good (very soft) and has never been soggy. \n\nI guess I should maybe expand my horizions and try something else on the menu. \n\nIf you are in a dinner pinch, they will even accept debit/credit card payments over the phone, that way all you need in cash is enough to tip the delivery person.",
"The bread... oh the bread!! Never soggy (even sitting in the fridge for a day) and so delicious. They make croutons with it too. This is my new favorite place for cheese steaks and hoagies. Not extremely greasy and stuffed with just the right amount of meat and ingredients. And for the dressings...they serve kens!! Mmm, I love kens dressings. Lol",
"Revising my review after revisiting. I gave it a 2-star based on a bad experience, but it seems to have improved. First of all, the service is always good and friendly. The steak sandwiches are not the best, but they are better than the two nearest competitors, Wawa and Slacks. The biggest complaint is that their rolls are skinny, but they do pile them pretty thick. \nThe fries are awesome. I had one bad experience where they were cold as ice and soggy, but generally they are terrific. And the best thing there is the homemade cookies at the checkout--they are awesome! \nIn summary, good, but not great. Probably the best in the neighborhood--Port Fishington is not the best area in Philly for steaks and such.",
"So close to my new house. So much fried goodness. Danger!\n\nThe large cheesesteak is basically a meal for two. Or 2+ meals for yourself if you're greedy and gluttonous. So far, the steak is the only thing I've tried. The meat is good, and it seems less greasy than a lot of other places, but don't let that fool you into thinking it's better for you. It's still a cheesesteak. \n\nI ordered to go, but the guys inside are nice and the place is pretty pleasant despite being in a weird beer distributor back lot behind the Hollywood Tan. \n\nLook forward to trying the other menu items when I'm too lazy to cook at home. So close by!",
"I ordered a turkey and cheese wrap from the works I didn't like it only had two pieces of meat on the entire wrap the cheese was to thick it's really just packed with lettuce. Let alone they gave away my order to someone else so I had to wait an additional 15 minutes for them to remake my wrap. I would not suggest to anyone."
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"I love this place and I'm a frequent visitor. The first time I came here, they had a Wasabi Oyster special that they haven't had since. It blew me away and I keep coming back hoping that they will serve it again some day.\n\nBesides that, the atmosphere is wonderful and the food has been consistently tasty. They have two fun oyster drinks as well: Slurp-a-burp which is an Oyster with cocktail sauce and lager or the Oyster shooter which is the same, but with vodka.\n\nThe oysters I've gotten there have been high quality and good-tasting. For the squeamish - I've never gotten sick. And on top of that the other dishes have been delightful.\n\nThe only problem I've had is that some nights they don't have enough people shucking the oysters which can cause really really slow service. But not to worry, this has only happened once in the several times I've been with family and friends.",
"I've been here several times. Great specials at the bar such as $1 oysters and $1 PBR pounders on Mondays. I've tried to beat that with a stick - and I've failed everytime.\n\nThe bartenders are all very friendly",
"Doc Magrogan's is an oyster house specializing in seafood. They're in downtown West Chester, so parking's cake: street metered parking is free after 5, and on weekends too.\n\nFriends and I met up here to take advantage of their attractive Monday specials[1]: their \"Buck-a-Shuck\" special meant raw oysters were a mere $1. We indulged in half-off appetizers, $4 classic mojitos - surprisingly good, with a kick - and $1 PBRs.\n\nAt the bar, bartender Mario[2] paid a lot of attention to us. Shared a huge, awesometastic assortment of thirty (30) oysters, trying about EIGHT different varieties, freshly shucked in front of us, and were some of the best I've had in recent memory. While sklorking them down, we watched the Olympics on flat screen TVs, then washed everything down with a few oyster shooters full of vodka. Mmmm.\n\nDoc Magrogan's has lots of seating, and outdoor tables too. As more folks showed up, we were corralled into a side dining room. Meghan, our brave, sole server, somehow managed to serve the twenty of us.\n\nI'll be back to Doc Magrogan's for their oyster specials, just not to sit at a table - at least, not with such a gargantuan party. Check them out, and tell them Dave sent you[3].\n\n[1] Certain happy hour specials run from 4-6pm, while daily specials run until midnight. See their web site for the latest!\n[2] May have his name incorrect.\n[3] They will be thoroughly confused if you do this.\n\nUPDATE 28 December 2009: Apparently they don't have mango mojitos anymore? Call to verify availability...",
"If I ate oysters, I would probably be here every Monday for their $1 oyster special! Alas I don't... (dreaded shellfish allergy!!). But I'm totally here for their $4 mojitos! And they are actually only $3 from 4-6pm, but I got there too late for that special. Their regular mojito was deelish, but I had a sip of someone's mango mojito and WOW, that was one of the tastiest mojitos I've ever had! But cheap me, I decided to stick with the regular mojito because the mango ones were $8 I heard... Doc Magrogan's doesn't really look like a mojito bar, but it surprisingly must be. \n\nService was pretty good - Meghan (with an \"H\") was actually quite patient with our large party and I almost felt bad for her every time she had to come by with bad news of... \"sorry we're out of mint leaves\"... or \"sorry we're out of clams\". At least they had a large stock of oysters available.\n\nLastly I tried the salmon mac and cheese. Sound appetizing? I like mac and cheese and I like salmon - can't be that bad... it was OK, although I'm not even sure I saw or tasted any salmon, just the thick, somewhat burnt cheese on the side.",
"The place is beautiful, great Monday night $1 oysters and PBR pounder specials. But that's about it. I enjoy quality food and I'm willing to pay for it if its good, but Doc's does not deliver in this dept. I've had better seafood dinners at Red Lobster. Seriously. Food just doesn't live up to the atmosphere.",
"Went here for my birthday last year and it was pretty good. I'm a big fan of oysters and I admit they we're better than I thought. They didn't oversalt the shooters which some places tend to do from time to time. For my entree i had salmon which was made just right and not too dry. Definitely want to get back for some crab legs soon.",
"I've only eaten here once.....but my experience was not great. Food was pretty typical and service was poor (typical for a college town). The bar scene is worse than the food. Very fratty atmosphere and horrible music. Pretty much your typical frat boy bar scene. On the plus side, the building is very nice.",
"Went here on a Saturday night in time for the live band and fish bowl special. It was my very first fish bowl and I've been anticipating it for a long time. I got the Blue which was ok, a bit strong but for $5, you get a lot for what you paid for. Our waitress was very friendly and the place was nicely decorated and fun without being dingy. Food was really steep ($9 for 10 wings, pasta dishes were $16-$18). We just went for calamari (OK) and a berry tart (yum!). \nThe band was great, totally got people moving. When they were taking a break, they played a mix-music-video set that was surprisingly really good and even got my boyfriend dancing (the transitions between songs were really good...I'm all about transitions lol)\nDefinitely come here for the $5 fish bowls, $3 soco lime shots, music, and service. You also have the option to sit down with your drink and chill with friends before getting up to get rowdy. Don't come here for food unless you got some green to spend. \n\nPS Park a block down Gay street, its free!",
"I'll say I'm not a frequent visitor, but it is a Oyster bar in West Chester! \n\nIt has a great Oyster house feel. If your not up for seafood, it's not great, but seafood is good, and the specials are tasty. Nachos are NOT good. Besides the Nachos the food has been consistently tasty. \n\nThe clam chowder is nice, and off hour provides good service.\n\nWe don't go often (not kid friendly), as well we don't go for dinner due to wait, noise, and quality of service (which drops to the floor).",
"Let me start by saying I used to LOVE this place, and went at least every month for oysters (Mario the bartender was great). With that said, I went twice recently with a friend for the Monday $1 oyster special (such a deal), and we both got sick both times. The second time was quite bad, in fact. Now, I knew that a special on oysters means they aren't quite as fresh, but selling oysters that are obviously too old is inexcusable. It was never a problem until recently, but fool me twice and I won't get fooled again...\n\nApart from that, the menu is nearly all seafood, so if you insist on going, make sure all guests are okay with that."
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"Sage serves Urban American Cuisine.\n\nThis fun little restaurant directly across the street from the Anheuser Busch Brewery in St. Louis. It's a cool spot...the menu is promising, but the consistency falls short...\n\nThe menu is definitely Creole inspired, like every other eatery in Soulard. I started the Crab Cakes (nice and spicy), then I tried the Tuscan Pork Chop for my entre - it was unmemorable. \n\nI ended my meal with a small dessert; I love when chefs offer \"bite size\" desserts to satisfy your sweet-tooth. They had a great selection of tiny cups-o-sweetness.\n\nSage could definitely be a gem in Soulard, if the service and food were a dash more sophisticated. Give it a try.",
"Where can you go to eat in a sweatshirt and sandals? \n\nIn St. Louis, you can go almost anywhere. But what about when the other person is wearing magenta jogging pants that are half falling off, along with a brown fitted shirt with blue stains from tumbling in the wash with un-like colors?\n\nWe were a pair that night, me and my friend Miranda. Terribly underdressed for all the high-priced dining options that sounded good, and bored with Vietnamese and Mexican.\n\nWould Sage seat us? \n\nOf course. Not only was the host terribly friendly, but he let us sit on the patio and offered any table on the inside, should we get cold.\n\nWe sat out there for hours, feeling much better in our tousled state (there were no other diners out there). The menu is, quite honestly, rather dull for me. Nothing stood out as sounding particularly interesting, and even the specials seemed oversauced and saccahrine. The appetizer of flash fried calamari with an \"Asian cream sauce,\" was divine. Divine, I tell you! Apparently, an Asian cream sauce is nothing more than mayo with a bit of kick to it. The calamari were fork tender. Absolutely perfect. There was just a tiny crunch from a whisper of breading, I think maybe cornmeal, and the sauce wasn't overkill.\n\nMy entree was a large salad with chopped romaine, chicken, kalamata and green olives, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, pepperoncinis and portabellas (but I got hardboiled eggs instead). The roasted garlic balsmaic dressing was too sweet for me, so I just ate it naked. Never did that before but it was surprisingly delicious.\n\nMy friend got the tilapia reuben with fries and seemed to enjoy it.\n\nI loved this place when it was Lynch Street Bistro for the same reason I love it now - the ambiance. The inside is cozy and inviting and the outside is perfect for summer - a great al fresco place. The food might need just a bit more work, but I think it's on its way to being well seasoned.",
"This is more of an appetizer place in my mind, as the choices are much more mesmerizing than that of the entrees. Still, this is good food and an awesome surrounding. I love the brick arches in this place! The service is always friendly, and my favorite thing to get is the Shanghai steak and noodles. The filet mignon and salmon are both very good, but typical of what you'd get at any good restaurant.",
"I have been to sage a few different times. I will agree with Jennifer this is more of an appetizer place. The appetizers, and even the dessert shots are delicious. Very good comfort is a good way to describe. The main course are at average, and I wish they would expand on their vegetarian options. The menu consist mainly of Seafood and Steak. \n\nThe service was courteous and friendly.",
"I just visited Sage for the first time and loved it. The food was fabulous and the atmosphere was charming. My husband and I tried the filet mignon and the meatloaf. Both were incredible. The dessert shots were yummy and the perfect size to satisfy our sweet tooth.\n\nThe staff seemed knowledgeable and friendly and I'm guessing it was the owner who was making the rounds checking with everyone to make sure everything was OK. Very good experience!",
"We tried Sage for the first time last night and it was fantastic. I had the meatloaf based on other Yelpers reviews and it did not disappoint. The appetizers were also delicious. Our waitress was attentive and even went out of her way to find out exactly what was in the Thai sauce we had with our shrimp so we could try to make it at home. The wine was great and the atmosphere was hi-end but comfortable. Not to mention, we got the best seats in the house. I will definitely be going back.",
"Lauded as the best place for outdoor dining in the STL. Must've been. 'Cause when we got there on Friday night, the wait for the patio was an hour.\n\nI was kinda disappointed. You go to the best outdoor dining place to dine outside, right? After the waitress informed us of the wait, I was crushed. As we were shown to our indoor table, the hostess said, enjoy the good food. It was a nice foreshadowing of the rest of the evening. \n\nThe dining room was comfortable. Nothing overly self-important. No white table cloths, no flickering candles. Just comfortable, clean and relaxed. The server came over immediately and took our orders. And as we started our dinner with the cha cha calamari, all thoughts of the patio melted away. \n\nThe food was WONDERFUL. Fresh and cooked perfectly. Their 15 spice ribs are now my favorite. And their little dessert samplings were just the best ending to a very satisfying dinner.\n\nI'm always appreciative of places that served solidly great food (=fresh ingredients, thoughtfully prepared) and this place is definitely one of them.\n\nJust to should you how thoughtful they are about what they serve, the chef came out twice to see how everything was. That was definitely a nice touch. Like he honestly cared how his food was being received. \n\nSage=Well prepared food without the pretension.",
"I love the atmosphere, pretzels, spinach salad and hummus at Sage. The outdoor patio is beautiful when there is nice weather. Most of the items on the menu are not veg friendly at all. It would be awesome if they could include some more options!",
"Food was delish! The hummus was very very good. The pita was a tad bit spicy, but nevertheless very good. Very attentive staff. I ordered the blackened grilled chicken, but it was a bit too spicy for me. My bad. I should have told them to go light on the spices. The fries were very good & had very good flavor. Next time, I'm going to try the onion rings, the desserts & other tasty items. For 4 people, the price was just about right.",
"Surprisingly good! The entire menu sounds delicious and it does not disappoint. We went with the crispy macadamia and almond encrusted shrimp, which was pretty good. There was 4 to a plate and the shrimp was pretty big in size. I can't wait to try the rangoon or the sashimi or the calamari. \n\nI had the Sage Seafood Capillini and I would order it again in a heartbeat. I absolutely loved it. The flavors were so distinct and tasted so good. It was really excellent. One of my friends ordered the Blackened Shrimp and Steak Penne and the Cajun sauce was a bit hotter than it should be, overpowering the sausage and asparagus. My other friend ordered the ribs, and they were prepared perfectly, with the meat practically dripping off the bone. The jicama slaw is one of a kind. And the chef comes out and talks to you! \n\nThe dessert menu is unique in that they serve them in shotglasses, but really, who cares about shotglasses if the dessert itself is uninspired. And really, that's really all that it was. Basic dessert shoved into shotglasses. It's also kind of pretentious the way they do it...they parade the desserts in the shotglasses on a plate and you choose off the plate. \n\nThe other two things that were somewhat disappointing was that they never served us bread until we asked them for it. Twice. I think our waiter might have been new because he looked extremely overwhelmed. Water glasses weren't filled, refills weren't offered, and the Fall/Winter wine special that is posted on their website wasn't offered to us. However, he WAS really nice...and actually amazing in subtle ways. A kickback to old times: girls' orders before guys, waiting to present the desserts until everyone was at the table...that sort of thing...so you could definitely see that he knew what he was doing...it got extremely busy as the night went on for a weekday night, so I think he might have just been a little bit overwhelmed. \n\nBut the seafood capillini more than makes up for any flaws."
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"We went in to try this new store on opening day. Plenty of helpful, smiling servers. Menu has waffles, pancakes, omelets, French toast, eggs, etc. Large portions so eat hearty, take some home or split your order. \n\nThe Greek omelet with baby spinach & feta cheese was light and flavorful. It comes with toast and home fries (no grits on the menu). \n\nI having the calorie count on each menu item (some choices may be more than half your daily need). \n\nLunch options include paninis, burgers, salads, wraps & sandwiches.",
"This place isn't the breakfast place you want. This is the one you have to go to in a hotel where everything is an up charge or unavailable. \nNo grits. Why would a place outside the tourist areas in Florida not offer grits. \nRefused to poach eggs. \n$4 up charge for fruit on a waffle. I don't object to a charge, but $4 is what I would expect at a hotel not a breakfast place. \nTo trade the only side item of potatoes is also $2.50 for fruit. The fruit vendor they use must wear an eyepatch and bring it in from The Spanish Main. Arrr. \nTook forever to pay the check. The manager tried to offer a discount next time. \nService was ok, no complaints. Like many places managers/owners didn't do the homework in the area to see what residents here expect in a place to have breakfast. It is a shame. \nWe were hoping for a new breakfast place in the area, but this is disappointing and won't last long. \nWe will see what replaces this place.",
"This place is the bomb.com. If you rated Keke's anything less than 5 stars you're out of your cranium. I always get the sausage egg and cheese omelet. The white American cheese literally makes me feel some type of way that no adjective could describe.",
"Went here with some friends on Sunday morning. Parking was tricky, but an easy walk from the bank lot. \n\nI had the Belgium waffle, bacon and potatoes. DH had egg whites and toast and our friends had stuffed French toast, banana pancakes and Florida pancakes. Mine was delicious and every one else's looked good and fresh, but it all came on separate plates which was a challenge with 5 at a 4 person table. The fruit plate looked amazing and I think there is one in my future. \n\nHuge portions, so be hungry!",
"First time at a keke's and I will definitely be back (soon)! We went during lunch time, but I had my heart set on breakfast. I went with the basic French toast and it was SO yummy. I asked for an extra side of powdered sugar, but didnt actually need it because they aren't shy with their sprinkle :)\nKids' meals were perfectly sized portions and my kids loved it. I saw the glorious pancakes pass by, and they're on my radar for next time. \nMy husband got a burger and fries, which he was happy with. One of the managers, Greg, came by to check on us. He wasn't happy with the quality of the French fries so he brought back a second set without even asking us (and they tasted delicious). \nOur server was sweet, food came out quick and correctly, and the manager was great.",
"I'm so glad Keke's Breakfast Cafe is open in South Tampa. I ordered the pecan waffle with whipped cream, scrambled eggs & bacon. My order came out super fast. My pecan waffle was light & full of pecans. The scrambled eggs was buttery & the bacon was great. My server, Dwayne was very attentive & the manager, Greg, was super friendly. I have only been to Keke's a few times & never disappointed.",
"Great to have one in south Tampa, definitely will get more than you pay for. Staff was super friendly and helpful, kept checking on us to make sure we were good before and while we eating. Highly recommend this place if you can find a time they won't be busy.",
"Great food. My husband ordered these pancakes and we thought it was a cake. Lol And the workers are nice also",
"In town for work , decided to stop in.....great place.\nI'm so glad I decided to skip breakfast at the hotel.\nI had the French toast with bacon and home fries, let me just say this was probably the best French toast I've had, even better than mine when I cook. Will definitely try to come by here next time I'm in Tampa.",
"I was soooo excited to try this place!! The food is ok....service is slow. Way understaffed in the kitchen today. Servers need to learn the menu better and be trained a little more. I described it as an over-glorified Village Inn as the food is nothing fancy, just not as greasy. May return for a waffle just to see how they do, but saw a few undercooked sausage links roll by as we waited over 25 minutes for our food and watched the managers dote over the table next to us who, by the way, came in later than us AND received their food before us and left before us!! (Dropping and shaking my head very disappointed.) Oh, my server's response to it taking so long....\"The egg sandwich, (yes, only one egg,) with a slice of American cheese and about five tiny precubed ham pieces on barely toasted bread is supposedly the hardest thing on the menu to make. Oh, and you cannot have your egg over easy....WTF???!!!! My husband doesn't even want to try the waffle now...."
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"I've been here a few times since I moved here at the end of last year... This place is ok, but nothing to get excited about. Their strawberry lemonade is very good :) I usually get the porkies and they are ok... The service here has never been 'knock me down good'. Our waitress today (Easter Sunday) wasn't friendly, but she wasn't rude. She was just there, didn't over exert herself.. I've heard they do have some good drink specials occasionally, but I haven't taken advantage of them.",
"Looking for a decent steak? Logan's delivers! First, the ambience is of average steak house flair. No heightened expectations here. The bar is large, and has several TV's with local team coverage playing every time I stop in. The bartender, Troy, is accommodating and always keeps in touch in case you need something extra during your stay. You'll also catch some friendly \"sass\" between the bar staff and wait staff -- always good for a smile. Food quality is good enough to keep me coming back when I'm in the area. The steaks are thick and juicy with a light seasoning that hits the spot. The ribeye steak is always a pleaser, with the signature \"Logan\" NY strip steak a good alternative in size and price. I make a point of stopping in whenever I'm in town, and haven't been disappointed yet.",
"It's hard to mess up a steakhouse concept. They are everywhere, and one is usually just like any other. (Except for Lone Star - love that place!) We waited for about 5 minutes to be seated, which is not too bad since we were there during the dinner rush. The hostess seemed really flustered. Our server was not friendly at all. We had to consistently ask for drink refills, although she kept returning to our table to see if we needed anything. \"Ummm...yes...the drinks we asked for the last 4 times you were here.\" I had the Logan Sirloin. It was cooked the way I had asked for it, which is a big plus. Just too much salt on all of the food. Way over seasoned. Lettuce on the house salad was \"toasted\" - well past ever being fresh. Prices were decent, but probably won't be back. Customer service is a big issue for them.",
"On Thursday, November 1st, I was off from work so Tony and I decided to eat lunch. Not sure of where to go, so many choices we opted to stop at one of our favorite chains...\"Logan's Steakhouse\" but we had never stopped at this location.\n\nIt was very clean and the staff was very attentive and happy. We were seated immediately and the waitress was there just as quickly. She brought us our usual drink order, Unsweetened tea with lemon/ lime and budweiser. Tony opted for the 22oz draft. It was around 3:30pm so it was a late lunch, early dinner. \nWe opted to get the dinner for two for $19.95..we chose for our entrees the 6oz Angus Steak (both medium rare) Tony ordered the loaded baked potato and salad with ranch dressing. I opted for the Grilled skewer of veggies and Baked Potato with sour cream and butter. \n\nOur appetizer choice was the shrooms' with a horsy dipping sauce and the dessert choice was the Big Chewy Hot Fudge Brownie..we decided to have it to go..we couldn't eat all our food, so we had to take the leftovers home. \nThe food was awesome. The portion size for the amount of money was awesome. \nI highly recommend this if your dining out with just two people. The ticket with Taxes was only $30.03 plus tip..GREAT value for all that food..\n\nI highly recommend this restaurant..Great location and friendly staff.",
"Awful location. Dirty, rude, not worth your time or money.",
"Food was just okay. Waiter got my order wrong but I just settled for what I got.\n\nSitting next to kitchen made me uncomfortable, the workers there didn't seem to care that we could overhear their vulgar conversations. I wouldn't recommend bringing children to this restaurant unless you want them to learn a few new words.\n\nNext time I'll probably just go to a neighboring restaurant.",
"Great bartender (Bri), but they are pushing there new menu. It is no better than other items they have had. Pushed the brisket tacos hard. I tried them, they are tasty, but very little substance for the price. I had to swing by Wendy's on the way back to the hotel. There was more beef on the 99 cent menu than the tacos.",
"Went there a couple of weeks ago. Service was just ok. I was really dying to try the new burger with the big piece of fried cheese on it. I ordered that and the waitress tells me they just sold out of the fried cheese slices. Really, if you are going to have a NEW PROMOTIONAL item and the MAIN ingredient for it comes frozen why not order the crap out of it so you know you wont run out! Settled for just a plain ole burger whoop d doo! Hubby got a steak which came out luke warm. Cooked right just not not at all. So he says something. They throw it back on the grill and bring it back out. Well now its hot of course but now his medium steak is a well done steak. Way to be lazy on that one, not our fault the food sat in the window so long it was no longer hot, should have made another steak instead of just re-heating the one we returned. \n\nThis experience just sucked all the way around. :(",
"Real bummer. I went there at 1pm on a Sunday. The bartender was so busy I almost left because I waited for a while. I think she had every table around the bar. I cashed out and walked across to Chilis. And had a blast! They need 2 people at the bar.",
"I ordered the Smoky Mountain Sandwich, no pickles. They brought me the Nashville Hot Sandwich with pickles. I told the server and he brought the manager. The manager claimed the Smoky Mountain Sandwich came with hot sauce (in reality it should have regular BBQ). They took it off the bill, but I don't appreciate not eating and then being treated like I don't even know what I ordered. If the manager doesn't know the menu items, what can we expect from the rest of the staff. What a way to ruin an evening. My suggestion: go to Pollo Tropical."
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"The staff is always friendly. Great parking, Fast and tasty food. I always order wing lover special. It's not on the menu but they do have it. It's four pieces of chicken wings, a choice of side order, and corn or flour tortilla. The restaurant is always clean too! Grilled chicken to go, baby!",
"My father lived in Reno, NV before he passed and he raved and raved about how El Pollo Loco had the best chicken, me being a chicken lover could not wait to experience El Pollo Loco's chicken. Well they didn't disappoint, it's gotta be some of the best chicken I have ever had. I've heard that there's one in Chicago (but too far for me to travel)....umm, when will El Pollo Loco be coming to the South Suburbs??? Just wondering...",
"Well, the jury is still out. My friend raved about El Pollo Loco and their tacos. The first day, I ordered two crunchy with a veggie side and asked for salsa and guacamole at their takeout window. I must say, the tacos were great! Two days later, I ordered the same at the takeout. The tacos were good but she gave me THREE cups of guacamole that were Liquid -so runny I had to toss all three. Don't know what happened. They say to go in and go to their fresh salsa bar - I will do that next so I'm only giving them three stars so far.",
"As far as fast food chicken goes, this is the best in town. The \"plain\" chicken is good, and if you're in the neighborhood and contemplating going to Qdoba for one of their \"wet stew\" burritos (compliments to Yelper Jay C. for so aptly describing Qdoba) I'd recommend you swing by this place for a chicken burrito instead. \n\nThe pollo asado is my favorite burrito here, packed with dark meat, guacamole, cilantro, salsa, and nothing else. They don't have it on their posted menu these days, but they'll still crank one out if you ask. \n\nFor fast food it's relatively healthy (assuming you don't have high blood pressure and that you'll eat some vegetables at your next meal). There's better Mexican to be had in Reno, but on days when I'm feeling lazy enough to eat fast food I'm usually feeling too lazy to drive across town.",
"When is the last time you went to fast food restaurant and the staff members remembered your name? That's what makes this place so welcoming and unique. I wont go to ANY other fast food restaurant in Reno. This is the only one. Period. \n\nOh and btw...the food is good too...stick with the chicken on the bone, if you can. But the Pollo Bowls are a favorite of mine also.\n\nThe salsa bar has gotten a little runny in recent months, not sure if that's due to the recent tomato blight or what. But hopefully they get it back to the quality that it used to be.",
"Just like the rating says, this place is A-OK. Decent food. Decent prices. Twice grilled burrito is real tasty. Love the mac & cheese too--where else can you get that to go? Their chicken is good, and much more healthy than the usual KFC stuff. Don't get me wrong, its not going to blow you away, but its perfectly good food.",
"As far as fast food goes, it's pretty healthy. A chicken breast is only around 225 calories and if you get it with the house salsa it is delicious.",
"I have to say that I really like their chicken . The 2 stars are for service. Today I took my kids and went through the drive through. I got a family meal including the side salad. I had to wait forever while the person taking my order giggled to herself and asked me to hold on. Finally I get to the window and ask for an extra dressing for the salad and she told me I had to pay extra for it. I just spent $30 and you are going to charge me $.49 for sauce. I told her it had never been a problem and I had been given extra many times. I left pretty mad and called when I got home. The manager said she was right there when I came and the girl told her I asked for 4 or 5. I did not. I have never asked for more than 1 but I did tell her in the past when I asked for an extra I had been given 4 or 5. The manager said it would be $.25 extra. Is it really worth it to alienate a person who comes on average once a week and spends $30 a time over either $.49 or $.25 depending on who you talk to. Doesn't seem like good business sense to me. The manager offered no solution except to say the girl was confused. \nThe best part was that when I got home and went through the bag, I was actually shorted on the dressing I did pay for. Good thing there is a very well run Papa Murphy's in the same shopping center.",
"This is what all fast food places should aspire to be. I generally try to avoid the stuff but El Pollo Loco is exceptionally fresh. \n\nThe customer service is efficient and they always make their best effort to make sure your order's right. \n\nI just went to El Pollo Loco for the first time EVER two weeks ago. I remember biting into the twice-grilled burrito and thinking, \"Where have you been my whole life?\" Now I have a substance abuse problem.",
"My favorite \"fast food\" place! I don't even think it should be considered fast food--it's healthy compared to nearby places like McDonalds or Taco Bell. It's always crowded and the service is good. I like the chicken tacos the best, and can't get enough of the jalapeno sauce packets!"
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"We won't be going back here. The prices are way too high... i.e. $14 and up for a large pizza. A few of the simple pasta dishes are good, but not at full price. Used to be a half-price pasta dinner menu on sunday nights, which got us in the door to sample a few times, but that deal is gone, and now so are we. There is never anyone dining in this place and the manager/owner looks arrogant and never smiles or says hello to the customers. This place won't be around for long.",
"I have to disagree with the last review. The manager Anthony is super nice and has always been friendly and very accommodating. I'm vegan and they stopped sprinkling parmesan cheese onto their tomato pie slices so that anyone who doesn't eat cheese can buy them. Also they stock vegan cheese and will make vegan pies and strombolis, as well as ones that are gluten free for all the people who have gluten allergies. I'm not sure if I'd say prices are high, but the quality of food is higher than most places I've tried in the area. Give them a try and see for yourself.",
"Just the other night was my first time at the Pizzarella Grille, and I stopped in hoping for a quick, high-quality bite to eat... and I was not disappointed! The selection of menu options is impressive, and the entree that I had - the Main Line Pasta dish - was exceptional. This dish featured sauteed spinach, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, roasted red peppers, capers, herbs and olive oil, served in a very fresh portion with a side of some of the best bread I've had in quite some time! \n\nThe establishment is modern, clean and bright, with a very family-friendly ambience with the Phils game playing on two TV at a pleasant, understated volume.\n\nI would come back here in a heartbeat - and when I'm back in the area, I definitely will!",
"Three strikes and they're out. Sandwiches a big problem. I specifically asked for fried onions on my pickup order of a cheesesteak sandwich the first time - got home and no onions. The second time, a few months later, I ordered an Italian hoagie and it was just not good. I threw it away after a few sickening bites. Just tonight, I ordered a cheesesteak hoagie, described in the online menu as including onions. I picked it up and when I got home discovered no onions and no cheese. I called them to inform them of these omissions. I was told that \"you have to ask for onions\" (but this was an online order, with no indication that you had to request onions, which were listed as ingredients in the description of the item). Furthermore, when I noted the absence of cheese on the cheesesteak, I was told that \"it's mixed in.\" Yuk. This reminds me of pink slime-it's a premixed meat-cheese concoction. Kind of like BrundleFly (see movie The Fly, with Jeff Goldblum). The concept is disgusting. Stick with WAWA for your junk food urges. The staff people are nice enough, however. Still, WAWA - even nicer - and their guilty pleasures are much more palatable.",
"Oh Pizzarella Grille- I want to love you. I've been going more than I should - and I'm fairly sure you alone are responible for having to buy 36\" pants.\n\nSalad is great (Main line is yummy), the mini-pizzas are made to order. The management seems to be in a constant state of changing - along with the artwork and menu. I'm not sure if it's changed hands a few times or what but the setup has lost consistency. \n\nI'd avoid the pasta dishes; Shrimp Scampi and Lasagna were both pretty bland. Stick with salad and pizza.",
"Went here with my family. It;s a newer building so it's not a wreck like other area places.\nVeggie pizzza was tasty\nMost veggies were fresh\nMushrooms were canned which kind of spoiled it\nWould like to see more care going towards handling food with hands that haven't been doing other things such as cleaning or handling money \nCould be worse. The pizza place on Lancaster ave next door to Sleepys(starts with a P i think) doesn't even have a sink in the food prep area. They have to go downstairs- which they don't bother with of course\nOverall, decent place and will go back\nedit\nwe went back in mid June 2013 when the US open was in town\nAs happens too often, this place went downhill \nGot dirty and staff spoiled appetite and desire to come back after seeing them go about various \"cleaning \" tasks between handling food, i.e trash, sweeping, attempting to wipe tables with garbage rag",
"My husband and I are huge fans of this place. I usually get a salad or individual pizza (usually chicken and goat cheese), both of which are always delicious. He is a fan of the hoagies, which are on homemade bread, quite yummy, and huge. \n\nThe service here is often good as well. I had a really exceptional experience the other day. I usually can only finish half the salad and was going to box the rest up for lunch the next day. The guy behind the counter offered to do it for me, and packed it up nicely with a fresh breadstick, fresh container of dressing, and fork for the next day, which is not what I would normally expect for this casual of a place.",
"Food was ok. Greek salad, small pizza for the boy. People were very nice to me and my young son. Ill go back but I'm in no rush. The pluses are really the ample seating, convenient parking, and friendly staff. Food is just average.",
"Ordered from Pizzarella a few times. My favorite thing is the Penne Pasta with Eggplant on top. his is not a menu item, but something they are willing to do, and it's delicious and a HUGE portion! The staff has always been pleasant on the phone, the delivery guy Scott is a gem, and they were SUPER nice when I went in to eat there. Very accomodating! All in all, I've never had a bad experience or tasted something from here that I didn't like. I highly recommend them, both for delivery or eating there!",
"Just walked out. $11.27 for a cheeseburger, fries and coke. My only compliment is that they did offer my money back. And the food is ok, nothing special. I wouldn't go back"
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"Today was training day, and the food was free! Service was great and the food delicious. Can't wait for this place to open full-time!",
"Today was a soft opening, but it's felt like a grand opening! Staff was friendly, and food was DELICIOUS! I've had middle eastern food once or twice before but this was different, fresh and great tasting! Can't wait for the opening! Right down the street from my house too! I'll be there often!",
"They're having a rough time. My fiance and I stopped in to try it out and they took forever to give us our order, and when they did it was wrong. We were kind of in a hurry and thought we could stop in and get a quick dinner. WRONG. For starters, there were about 12 people working that night, and no one knew what to do. There were 3 people cutting a pita wrap for the person in front of us. WHY? Two of them could have been starting orders from the quickly forming line in back of us. At the second station, there were about 3 people putting the fixins inside of the pita. Again, too many people at one station, confusing each other. There were 3 more people at the last station, bagging orders and then the manager rang up the order.\n\nSoooo... with all of these PEOPLE, why is it that when I got home, my chicken shawarma pita wasn't even in the bag??? So, we had to go allll the way back. My fiance thought that maybe they just forgot it to put it in the bag, and it would be at the counter, but noooo, they actually stuck it in someone else's bag! We had to wait AGAIN for the sandwich to be made all over again. Did I mention we were in a hurry? \n\nOverall, the food was ok. The sauces were pretty spicy, but that was a good thing. Double check your order before you leave, though.",
"I was shopping at Target for some Halloween decorations for my yard and saw a sign for the new Naf Naf Grill. Since, I needed a bite to eat, I decided to stop off. \n\nI came in and was greeted by the site of interesting seating options. However, I pretty much forget about that thought after seeing a staff member dancing around. I guess it shows she is excited about her job, but it just seemed unprofessional. Still, I stayed and ordered. \n\nI decided to order the chicken schwarma hummus bowl. I got it with the chicken schwarma topped off with peppers salad, hummus and one of their sauces. I also got a container of fries on the side. \n\nMy food came out very fast and was pretty hot. I got and seat in one of their booths and began to eat. \n\nWhile the food looked very good and healthy, it just wasn't great. I felt as if the chicken really lacked flavor, which threw everything else off. \n\nThe pita bread, which came on the side was immaculate, but it wasn't enough to make up for my bad experience with the chicken schwarma. \n\nAltogether, I had a pretty average experience at Naf Naf Grill. When on City Line Avenue again, I might stop off.",
"I went in to try the new shop, and I was blown away by the food. The pita was soft and had the right texture, and the garlic sauce and chicken were seasoned perfectly. You definitely need to try this new business. The employees were very patient and kind to me.",
"I noticed this place while shopping at Target a few weeks before it opened, and looked forward to trying it because I LOVE middle eastern food. I walked in around dinner time on a Monday, and there were a couple people ahead of me. There were probably at least 6 people behind the counter, and only 1 or 2 who really knew what was going on. I get it, training people takes time, but it just didn't seem like a great system they had going. Service was SO incredibly slow, and the people putting together my veggie feast were so incredibly stingy. If I got a full tablespoon of hummus in my bowl, I'd be shocked. The food was good, but I really don't feel like it was worth what I paid.",
"Naf Naf! Fun to say and fun to eat! I love how this delightful little establishment has made this type of food more accessible. The set up is just like a chipotle or what have you...start with this base, add that protein, top with these vegetables, and dump a sauce of your choosing atop your creation. \nSo far I've tried the falafel and the chicken. I think I prefer the falafel as they are a bit tidy with the chicken. The hummus is delightful, as is the veggie toppings. I love their pickles, as they are spicy and crunchy bits of heaven. Oh, and the bowls come with a piece of pita bread to scoop up all that goodness stuck to the side of the bowl \nNaf Naf has fun little add ons too the fries are the tits, and the lentil soup is very filling and tasty. I eyed up the baklava which looks delicious but I am yet to try it. \nGive Naf Naf a try for something cheap, different, and satisfying!",
"I'm so happy for this middle eastern addition to the area! Chicken is off the spit and it tastes so good! Plus, the employees here are so nice; my first time I asked 6 million questions and they were so helpful. Just pick your sandwich/bowl, base, protein, and toppings, and you got yourself a fast yet customized meal. Oh, and their pita bread!! It's like eating clouds!",
"Similar to Chipotle, you go down the line choosing what you would like added to your bowl. The chicken shawarma is delicious. The green and red sauce are pretty spicy hot, consider asking for them on the side before it gets dumped into your entire bowl! Recommend: hummus bowl, and to eat the pita bread when warm (may disappear quickly).",
"This is my 2nd time trying Naf Naf. I am a huge Middle Eastern food fan. The first time I came, the line was HUGE. It moved at an \"ok\" pace, but compared to a Chipotle or another similar establishment, I was not impressed (especially when most people are on the their lunch break from work.) Both times I got the Chicken Salad bowl. It was good. The garlic sauce is delicious. And the side pita is fantastic. \n\nWhat I will say may even prevent me from coming back are 2 things:\n1.) The staff: Don't get me wrong, some are vey nice. The guy making the pitas was friendly and worked hard. The guy at the register was HORRIBLE. He was not friendly. He just rang you up and threw the pita in the bag and that was it. He didnt ask, if I wanted a drink or anything else, just $10.89. He also said to a co-worker while I was waiting for my receipt to print \"yo, I gotta wiz.\" The co-worker said - \"You have to go to the bathroom?\" Mind you, this was just 30-45 mins ago and the restaurant was crowded. I couldn't believe it. There is just a level of unprofessionalism with some of the employees. \n\n2.) HAIR NETS: Several of the women did not have their hair pulled back and were reaching over the food area with their hair just ready to fall into the food. I think that it should be required that their hair is either pulled back AND OR in a hair net. That is very unsanitary.\n\nSo, all in all, the food is good and some of the staff is good but based on today's experience I think I'll try somewhere else next time."
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"Hang on hippies - this is going somewhere...\n\nNew Orleans has been in a tizzy over the impending loss of a daily printed newspaper. The upcoming thrice-weekly editions seems like a way to keep up with the daily obits and police blotter. To paraphrase Warren Buffett, \"There's a fine line between a periodical and a newspaper, and the TImes-Picayune is crossing it.\"\n\nFriends, there's a fine line between a sit-down restaurant and a fast food joint, and Fresh Bar is crossing it.\n\nPros:\n\nFriendly, patient service\nFresh ingredients\nWide variety of ingredients and dressings\n\nCons:\nAlmost impossible to walk away under $10, unless you want the most minimalist salad imaginable.\nEverything served in disposables, even stay-in orders\nWebsite has no menu or online ordering as featured\n\nSo, if I lived two blocks away and didn't feel like schlepping to Whole Foods to spend the same amount of money (and have a larger salad), I'd stop by. If I'm in the car and wrestling with street parking on Magazine and under the constraints of an hour for lunch? Not so much.",
"Quick salad place way uptown. I love that they have a huge selection of stuff to put on your salad. Sometimes I'm pretty indecisive, so they also have some great suggestion salads as well.. What I also love is how many different dressing they have, which when compared to the nearby Whole Foods can seem a little lacking.\n\nI've only been here once, and it was pretty delicious.. but I'm not sure how the price compares to the Whole Foods salad bar. If I'm that way and it's right around the WF rush (4:30-6ish usually) I'd find myself coming here again. Otherwise, I'll probably keep it with my steady salad bar (and sneak a vegan choc chip cookie..) at Whole Foods.",
"So I'm totally obsessed.... like I need to try every salad possible obsessed. I always end up walking away from Whole Foods with some $14 vegetarian salad which is ridiculous so... in comparison it's not \"so bad\". Plus, I think the ingredients taste better - I die for avocado on a salad. Their dressings have been great but there is no nutrition information on any of them.\n\nOne time they charged me 50 cents to replace the cheese on a specialty salad with jalapenos so I was annoyed by that but they didn't do it the next time. Substitutions in the minimum \"category\" shouldn't be extra. \n\nImprovements: \nStore hours on the website.\nEither move the complimentary water or move the dining table away from it. It's hidden.\nTurn it up a degree or two, I know we want AC but shivering isn't comfortable either.\nOpen another one in Mid City!",
"New Orleans has been dying for a place like this. There is literally no other place to get a good salad uptown other than Whole Foods. And let's face it, you don't really get a salad at Whole Foods once you get over there and the mac and cheese is burbling. I know you, New Orleans! \n\nThe salads are fresh and the dressings are very creative. In the past few weeks I've had the pepper jelly vinaigrette, citrus vinaigrette, and an oil free cilantro dressing. They also have some ranchy-type stuff if your wife makes you eat there against your will ;)\n\nI'm very happy to support this local salad emporium and eat there a few times a week. This is the type of place that you eat so that you can eat your poboys at other times in the week.\n\nService needs to speed up, as I'm sure it will with time when the employees learn where the ingredients are located without having to check each and every container.\n\nSome of the criticisms below seem a little unfair, but it will just take a minute to get used to a new concept that the rest of the country has been enjoying. \n\nThe parking is not bad at all in this little neighborhood - I'd be willing to bet the guy below $1000 that he parks much closer and gets in and out much faster to the Fresh Bar than the Whole Foods salad bar once you get through the WF traffic maze and walk all the way in and across the store.\n\nRegardless, very happy to have a fresh, healthy option in the neighborhood and hope that it ushers in a new wave of healthy locally-owned restaurants before chains move in (see, Jamba Juice on Magazine)",
"Oooh la la....Is it horrible that I have been to this place TOO many times since opening? I'm lovin it..wait that's Mc Donalds!!! Anyways, back to my review I have a major food crush on the cobb salad with romaine. Tried the honey mustard and ranch dressing. My most memorable lunches have been with the honey mustard, that's my beauitch. The chicken wrap was impressive, but the salad is my main lunch date. Seating is limited get there early. \n\nI will venture out to one of the other salad dressings, but right now I am too vulnerable with this new build your own salad craze. At the end of the day, it's fresh , healthy and quick. All perfect elements for my 60 minute lunch experience.",
"I have been looking for a place like this for awhile. I found it hard to find a good salad. The staff was wonderful and that fact that they have every topping I could ever want on a salad including steak and shrimp. (i know right) The restaurant was extremely clean and neat and it has contemporary decor, wood floors and white seating. Did I mention they prepare their own salad dressings and Im a sucker for a good balsamic vinaigrette dressing. I thought the staff would have this annoying overly happy to please you attitude like greeting every customer as they come in the door ( dont ask me why I thought that maybe too much pinkberry) They were nice and pleasant and it wasnt fake. The downside for me is it is soooo far away from me but I will be back.",
"Being from Dallas originally, I have been waiting for a place like Snappy Salads to open here ever since I moved here. The prices are about the same as are the salad options. There are days I just want a light and healthy salad, and there are days I want to feel healthy but am starving and pack stuff on the salad. This place will suit both needs, and I thought the staff was pleasant. I dig it!\n\nIt is also close to Audoban park for a post-workout meal. Check it!",
"Loved it! I made my own salad with their seasonal mango dressing and it was delicious. I thought I wouldn't be full because it looked a bit small, but they actually pack it in pretty well and I wasn't hungry afterwards. Might be better if they had other sides and not only chips. Maybe daily soups? \n\nWill definitely be back!",
"Finally! A place in New Orleans that serves just simple, healthy, delicious salads! Initially, I thought the salad portions looked really small, but I was surprised by how full I was once I finished. I ordered the Asian salad and it was pretty damn good - lots of fun things in it like edamame beans and tofu and perfectly dressed in a sesame vinaigrette. \n\nThe restaurant itself is very clean and spacious, minimal decor with a white color palette. \n\nMy only gripe with them is they serve everything in plastic to go containers, which isn't very green of them. I'd prefer to have my meal on a real plate with real utensils if I'm dining in. Regardless, I found my experience and food to be satisfying and I would definitely come again.",
"I was running errands on Magazine a couple of weekends ago and discovered that a store I was aiming for had shut down (disappointing!) but then I noticed a few doors down this new salad spot (intriguing!) So it was time for lunch.\n\nThe set up was a bit confusing to me since I hadn't been to one of these yet \n(because it feels like a franchise, right?) Anyway, my salad was tasty and full of premium ingredients. No skimping here. The ingredients were all really fresh (hey! it's in the name!) and tasty. And I liked that you could completely customize your salad to your own particular taste buds.\n\nThings I didn't like: I was dining in so I would have liked less disposable (and wasteful) options, like a non-plastic fork. I also would have liked a better drink selection, although the water with lemon in a free dispenser was a nice touch. Their ice tea did not seem fresh brewed to me, so I'd probably stick with water here in the future. Or I would just take out since that's what it seems like you're supposed to do.\n\nWhich is some ways is too bad, since the day I went was gorgeous and all the french doors were open to both Magazine and Webster."
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