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Restaurent name is: Shanghai Dim Sum
review: I always order their xiao long bao special, 4 for only $1! They also have another special, 2 pan fried buns for $1. Besides that, always have a BOGO dish that you can redeem during your next visit. Service is fast. Similar to Asian Legend but for half the price! I came here when I found out about this place through Yelp. I was happy to see that they have dumplings for $0.99-2.99 on your first order of 4 pieces! That is such a good deal. \n\nService: \nService is minimal\n\nFood: \nDumplings - the dumplings were great for the price. I would highly recommend coming here for the dumplings. However, I don't think their other items are good at all. It is mediocre at best. \n\nFried rice cakes - This was way tooo soft, it was really bad. The rice cakes are way too overcooked.\n\nCold dishes - These were okay\n\nOverall:\nI would return for the dumplings but I would probably skip out of the other items. Delicious and always consistent. \n\nThis is my boyfriend and mine go-to Shanghainese Food joint, especially when I am craving Xiao Long Bao (Soup Filled Dumplings). This place definitely has THE BEST, let me repeat, THE BEST Xiao Long Bao I have ever had in Toronto. Not only is the dumpling filled with hot, flavourful soup but the skin of each dumpling is perfectly thin and strong at the same time that the chopsticks will not rupture the dumpling upon contact.\n\nBelieve it or not, this is super important because I'm sure we all want the dumpling and soup to stay in tact. :) We like to bite off the top of the dumpling where the skin is in a knot to make a hole to let the soup inside cool down a bit before digging in.\n\nAnyways, I usually come for a quick lunch and between my boyfriend and I, we get the B-2 Soup Filled Dumplings with Pork,this B-16 Seasame Pancake with Shredded Pork inside, the Sliced Pork with Garlic Chili Sauce and one carb-filled item (usually a noodle).\n\nEverything is made fresh and so tasty and for what we order (comes to around $25), we are more than stuffed.\n\nI am waiting for an ocassion to come here for dinner and try out their other menu items since they always look so good.\n\nThe service is good and quick and the staff always look very friendly.\n\nI would definitely recommend coming here for Shanghainese food! Dropped by Shanghai Dim Sum for lunch on a late weekday afternoon. This place is packed! We have to wait for a table.. This restaurant is busy because it is relatively small....\n\nThey do have a lot of table for 2.. yes small tables in good location in the restaurant so it would be a good place if you eating alone. At least you will not be stuck at the back or near the washroom!\n\nThe prices they charge here is relatively high in line with Asian Legends when compare to area restaurants remember it is Scarborough! \n\nThere are a lot of dim sum items we want to try but we decided on:\n\n - Pan Fried Pork Buns ($4.99)\nThey are quite good, freshly made with meat juice inside\n- Special Roy Dumplings ($4.99)\nThough only have 3 dumplings per order, they are so good and delicious. You have to try to suck up all the juice before taking a bite, if not they will explode everywhere!\n- Chunk Beef Noodles Soup ($6.99)\nIt is ok. The noodles though lack the chew to it. The beef is nice and tender though, if they have put in a few veggies, it will be perfect!\n- Hot & Sour Soup S ($3.99) requested extra spicy\nBased on previous yelper's recommendation, we ordered it extra spicy. The ingredients are quite interesting with pig skin? First time I have pig skin in hot and sour soup\n- Pan Fried Green Onion Pancake ($3.99)\nA little pricey... not as crispy as Asian Legends though the taste of green onion is more intense! \n- Speicial Old Shanghai Mango Bun ($4.99)\nMy coworkers really enjoyed that as both was commenting on how good texture wise the buns are, and the filling has just a little hint of sweetness and great mango taste. \n\nSince there is no lunch specials.. This lunch turned out more than my usual lunch. \n\nWill I be back?? Yes probably to eat that Special Royal Dumplings... but with the price I am paying there are so many other choices of great lunch spot. And if I have to wait for a table? That is really out of the question!\n\nThey accepts Visa and Debit only, but I know they prefer Cash.. Didn't end up eating here. Waited almost an hour to be seated even though there were a lot of seats available. They did not want my friend and I to take up a table that could seat more than 2 people. They kept cleaning and seating groups and when a two seater was open they didn't clean it right away I stead the were too occupied with the groups.\nWhere's the customer service? Needless to say, my friend and I decided to leave.
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chinese
| 12,100 |
Restaurent name is: Sizzle Korean Barbeque
review: The food here is amazing. Go all out. Try four meats. You'll leave full and satiated. Spend the money. It's worth it. Ask them to cook it like it's best. That's good advice! They will also tell you how the Korean's eat it if you ask. If you want a quiet dinner to chat with your friends or family, this may not be the place. I say this because your server is there cooking for you the entire time. I'm sure some can blend out, but we like to talk to people about themselves, so we did that. Obviously nobody had ever asked her about her and her culture - because we made a friend for life. That's not a bad thing at all - just not always up everyone's alley! yooooooo these haters gotta quit beefin with this Beef-apalooza bc this place is the best korean bbq in the Valley. get off your high horses and get down with some of this Queen La-Beef-ah like your LL Cool J in the Last Holiday or Eugene Levy in Bringing Down the House. \n\nMake sure you go with a friend (this is probably unnecessary to mention except for people like me who have no friends) and split the beef combo then sit back and enjoy the ride with your partner in crime like you Jimmy Fallon and Queen Latifah in Taxi.\n\nPlenty of food to set the mood. Personal favorites were the Galbi and the Marinated Prime Bulgogi. Wow-wee-oh-wow-wowza. so beautiful. These Queen La-Beef-ah's do way more beauty work than anything done in the movie Beauty Shop featuring Queen Latifah. (got no more Queen Latifah references. Sorry)\n\nThe homies even cook it for you, which I love and made the whole experience easy, breezy, beautiful, CoverGirl (just kidding, had one more Queen Latifah reference up my sleeve ;)) My wife and I really enjoyed Sizzle. I love Korean pickles and condiments, and all were placed at our table before we were seated. A nice touch. I ordered the marinated beef short ribs and the marinated pork ribs. Really good quality meats. Also tried the kimchi rice and dumplings. Both were tasty. Our server/chef was awesome! I have limited experience with Korean BBQ restaurants but, I know quality when I taste it and see it. I highly recommend Sizzle. It must be good to impress all the Korean ex-pats I saw in the dining room while we were there. I haven't been able to find a really good, authentic Korean restaurant and this is finally it! Worth the wait!! The food was fresh and delicious. The side dishes are already at the table by the time you take your seat! Love their kimchi and the salad was delicious!!! I ordered bulgogi and galbi, better than my grandmothers!!! So flavorful and anyone who has eaten Korean BBQ know that it's a little pricey so don't be surprised. But the drinks are also delicious. Everything was freshly made. What an experience. I'll say this, whenever you see Koreans at a Korean restaurant you know it's worth a try! You won't be sorry!!! Authentic Korean BBQ. Thank Goodness we highly recommend this place. Great atmosphere, cool vibe
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asian fusion
| 12,101 |
Restaurent name is: Red Mansion
review: This was an amazing restaurant:\nIt's a quaint room, good for a date or a double date. The red decor and old photos seemed very boutique, something this casino gets right throughout the entire property. \nThe first thing to come out was the spicy won ton soup. I was worried since I am really bad with spicy, but this was actually a delightful tingle that really is enjoyable. It's a flavor you will suddenly crave, trust me.\nThe next entree was the garlic fried shrimp, it's heavy but so good. If there wasn't for the fact that tons more food was on its way, I would have broke my diet with this dish alone.\nThe dim sum then followed which is each handcrafted by an artist in the back; his one job is to make these and it's amazing. Recommended for sure!\nQuickly following these plates were the crispy beef, Singapore noodles, and general tso's chicken which were all the best Chinese I've had in Vegas yet. \nRed Mansion is a wonderful Chinese restaurant with an interesting atmosphere. The Downtown Grand has such a fun inviting vibe that is a blast to explore. I was lucky to meet the executive chef of the entire property who detailed Red Mansion and all the other restaurants to a great degree that really helped highlight his favorite dishes. I hope you too enjoy it! Don't go to this restaurant especially if you are a local. They overcharged us once and put it on our credit card. And then when we pointed out the mistake they charge us the correct amount,but did not take the incorrect charge off the card. I'm now working with my credit card company to take the incorrect charge off. We ate here during the Memorial Day weekend. My husband and I wanted Sweet and Sour Chicken. It wasn't on the menu but they offered to make it for us. It was fantastic...dripped in sweet sauce with strawberries and steamed white rice. It was delicious. They offered a local discount. Not sure if it is all the time or not. It is clean, intimate, and a great place to get a nice meal. Located in the Grand hotel.\n\nTried the pan-fried pot stickers (awesome!) for an appetizer. Went with crispy beef with carrots and also General Taos chicken (bland!), and some combo noodles for the main dishes. For drink we had their tea, which we loved.\n\nDefinitely worth a visit. This place reminds me of that quote:\nDad: You know you're my favorite son\nSon: Dad, I'm your only son.\n\nThis place is actually pretty good chinese but ...it's really the only chinese place I can think of downtown. (I can think of Thai, Japanese, even Vietnamese, but not a legitimate Chinese). Now I am not going to compare it to anything on Spring Mountain just know that if you go, you will be satisfied. It is actually one of the places on my short list right now if someone wants to know where to go eat downtown.\n\nNow, I can't rate the service because I got take out, but the food (strawberry sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, shrimp and egg, and black peppered pork) was all gone in 10 minutes from the time I sat down to provide food for a mini gluttonous army. It is one of the better restaurants downtown for a quick sit down.
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chinese
| 12,102 |
Restaurent name is: Wild Ginger China Bistro
review: A wonderful spot for lunch. The selection is good. The place is very clean and the staff is on top of it! The are just behind Crackwhore Barrel. Wild Ginger is a great little restaurant, tucked away out of sight. I honestly don't know how it can stay open, because it seems like there's never anybody there. But it's a lucky thing it's open for those of us who know it, because it's a great choice when you have a taste for some Chinese food. Best fried rice I've ever had! \n\nThe service is wonderful at Wild Ginger. After a couple of visits, the server came to know my boyfriend and I, and always remembers what we like! She also let us in on a secret about the best table in the restaurant, and depending on what time you go to eat, it's a perfect spot to watch the sun set. Beautiful sights and really good food. Plus the servings of food are always huge, so I always have leftovers to enjoy the next day! Highly recommended. I came here on half priced sushi night. I appreciated that it was inexpensive and I was actually able to get a table. It really wasn't anything special though. A little of a disappointment after just eating at Sushi Rock two nights before. If it weren't for that perhaps I would've liked it more. I was also a little disappointed on the lack of choices in sushi. I wanted a little more. The one roll that I really did enjoy a lot was the spicy beef. \nThey have a wide variety of other things on their menu which is awesome, but I didn't have the chance to sample too much. I did have the vegetable tempura and dumplings and was disappointed in both. Both seemed kind of greesy. I'd give it another try though. Not sure how this place stays in business other than the Half Price sushi deal on Tuesdays. Sushi is decent for the price (on Tuesday), wonton soup was pretty good. Everything else is basically no better than greasy Chinese take out food. We ordered the Kun Pow Tofu which was absolutely flavorless, just spicy heat without taste. The tofu tasted like it had been fried ahead of time and then thrown into the vegetables and what they call 'sauce' (read: cornstarch and cayenne pepper.) Thai Basil Chicken was a little better, but not much. Still lacking flavor, drowning in cornstarch, but still better than the Kun Pow. Vegetarian Pad Thai and Fried Rice are better choices. Skip this one and get take out from one of the hundreds of Chinese places in the area. I ordered sushi to go and the salmon in the rolls was a really dark red, turning grey. It just wasn\'t the "right" color for fresh salmon in sushi. This kinda ruined it for me as I don\'t feel I can trust the place now. Won\'t be going back.
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chinese
| 12,103 |
Restaurent name is: Gin Mill South End
review: Gin Mill is a solid place to grab a drink with friends in Southend. No food is served here, but they do have popcorn. For food, head next door to Tavern on Tracks. They do have a 2nd floor deck that used to have a great view of Uptown, but that is now obstructed. You'll find average service, the occasional karaoke and a plentiful amount of TV's and games like darts and Golden Tee. I can't really say I loved it but I certainly felt like it would be a great place for a lay-low kind of place to maybe watch a band (as I was there for) or catching a game.\n\nThe place is nice and wide open and also has a nice rooftop situation that was refreshing as a break from the dark dungeon style space below. Dart boards and a spot for bands is basically what you'll notice most. The bar is pretty large and the bar tenders seemed to handle demand decently. \n\nI'd come back but honestly it's not on the top 5 places for me to hang out at. Located next to Amos' Southend, this bar is a nice little retreat if you're looking to get out of Amos' for a bit.\n\nI was at Amos' for a concert one night & was tired of the opening act. So my friend & I headed over to the Gin Mill to check the scores of the game before the main act came on stage. From the moment we walked in, you could tell this place was a sports bar. This probably had to due with the fact that they are a Notre Dame friendly bar, & the Irish were playing, but it still was a very lively atmosphere. With plenty of tvs throughout the place, there wasn't a bad seat in the house to catch the game. I'm not sure if it's always as crazy when the Irish aren't playing, but it was great when they were.\n\nWhile it was a short trip to the Gin Mill, I think it's a great little bar to check out if you're at Amos' and tired of that scene. You can pop into the Gin Mill pretty quickly & grab a drink. And if the Irish are playing, look out. A bar near uptown Charlotte that is no frills, has no dress code, and no attitude? It does exist and it's called the Gin Mill. If you are a transplant from any blue collar city, the Gin Mill will make you feel at home as it is reminiscent of bars in those cities. They have shuffleboard, darts, and a few other games. They also have some killer beer specials every day. There is a nice rooftop bar that used to have a great view of uptown until they built the condos across the street. They don't serve food, but Tavern on the Tracks is in the same building and serves a full menu until 2.\n\nCome here to escape the yuppies, botox, and cougars that are so prevalent in the QC. One of my all-time favorite bars in CLT. The place always has energy flowing through it even on a weeknight. A nice beer selection on tap including Angry Orchard, Purple Haze and Greenman. It's good to see a small local joint that mixes up their taps and doesn't just have the standard Bud and Miller on draught. Good number of bottles as well so easy to find a favorite. \n\nThe place is a very laid back feel and the doorman who checks IDs (never a cover charge) has always been incredibly nice. Steven is usually behind the bar slinging drinks which is a very good thing. I've become a regular here and he's great at taking care of our group. \n\nThe rooftop is great to grab some air and is typically less crowded than the downstairs on Fridays and Saturdays. They have a rooftop bar but sometimes it's open and sometimes it's not. Cornhole on the roof and darts, foosball and shuffleboard downstairs for your entertainment. Seems they always have live tunes on Saturdays and occasionally on Fridays as well - never heard a bad band here and best part is the band is obviously loud but it doesn't overtake the entire bar - I can stand over by foosball and here what the person next to me is saying - feel like that's a rariety for a lot of bars!\n\nWarning though the bar gets beyond packed after 11 or midnight on the weekends - can make it hard to get another drink or your tab at that point so you may wanna double fist and pay as you go. And if that's not your scene, just duck out early. Parking can sometimes be a pain and you'll drive around for 10 minutes looking for a space but just know that the Gin Mill is definitely worth the effort.
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american (new)
| 12,104 |
Restaurent name is: Komol Restaurant
review: The service was a bit off, but otherwise the food was so tasty that it didn't matter. We had lunch specials, both very tasty and affordably-priced. SUPER vegetarian friendly with tons of options, including tofu or wheat gluten. \n\nA bit hard to find in this parking lot with multiple strip malls, but just keep driving around in there and you'll find it. We have come here many times over the years. It is very good! The curry's are great and the house Fried Rice is very good.\nThey have been here for years and the service is always good and so is the food.\nHas to be one of our favorite Thai places in Vegas. They give you your moneys worth. Been to others close by and they don''t give you near as much food as they do here.\nYou ask for how spicy you want something and it comes out perfect.\nWhen you arrive wait till you see their wood menu's and how much food you can pick from. There is something for everyone here!!\nWorth trying!!! The food was AMAZING! The waiter gave us suggestions, which were the best on the menu. Everything was reasonably priced and came out fast. The portions were generous as well. My daughters and me are agree with yelp reviews. We really recommend this place .\nYour are not going to be disappoint. Being in the same shopping center as Lotus of Siam it was a toss up if we should come here or not. Komol didn't disappoint. The menu here is heavy enough to beat away someone trying to attack you which is a grand way to make a impression. The service here was very attentive and the waiter was good about engaging in conversation without being long winded. The food is a little slow to come out is my only complaint\n\nThe good:\nChicken Penang curry: deep rich flavors with coconut milk\nGarlic soft shell crab - loaded with garlic. yum. a little small compared to what i had before b\nHerbal salad - Good but not crazy about all the toasted coconut. \n\n\nTom yum soup - just okay and a little oily
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thai
| 12,105 |
Restaurent name is: Cafe Posada
review: I have a rule about Mexican restaurants. The first time I visit, I always order their tacos. If the tacos are good, I can usually count on being able to find other items on the menu I'll also like.\n\nA couple of weekends ago, we arrived at Cafe Posada just after 11am on a Sunday morning. The interior of the restaurant was nice and much more spacious than it looks from the outside. Since it was still early, we were the second table seated for the day. The servers were friendly and attentive.\n\nI ordered shredded beef tacos. After a few minutes, our plates came out to the table. The plates were hot and the rice and beans were pretty tasty. However, the tacos didn't cut it. It seemed like the shredded beef was leftover from the day before and as if all the flavor had been cooked out of it.\n\nSo my dilemma is, the atmosphere and service were good but the food was really bland. I'm still deciding if I'll give Cafe Posada another shot. Maybe I'll head back on a Friday evening. First of all, I'd like to say that the owners are wonderful people and it seems that everything they serve is handmade and from the heart! I ordered the chicken nachos as an appetizer. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the jalape\xc3\xb1os were amazing! My entr\xc3\xa9e was the carne asada, which I have heard of but when I was brought a plate with a thin steak on it I was a little confused. Oscar (the owner) came over to the table and explained the best ways to eat it, and it was absolutely delicious! The pinto beans were whole and once again were absolutely cooked to perfection. He brought out 3 different salsas for us as well. One was the house salsa, which was the perfect blend of spice and sweet. The other was a much hotter salsa that definitely creeps up on you! It takes about 4 seconds before it tears you up! The third was a tomatillo salsa that was green. I'm not sure how to explain it but it was very good. For dessert I had the fried ice cream and it was awesome! The service was spectacular, as we were promptly seated and the food came very quickly! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great handmade Mexican food! Kudos to Cafe Posada! I so wanted to like this place because it is so close to our house. Probably the worst Mexican food I have ever had. Nothing we ate had any flavor or tasted fresh at all. Beans tasted like they came out of a can. Shredded beef was bland and tasteless. While we were there I heard another table complain to the manager about the food. To my amazement he recommended another restaurant down the street for them to go to where they might like the food better. It's as if they have just given up. Oh and the prices are ridiculously high. Avoid Avoid Avoid. We went for the first time tonight after living 1/2 mile from it for the past 3+ years. The service was really good and the food was good as well. Everything tasted fresh and the prices were very reasonable. \n\nI'm glad we finally gave this restaurant a try. Wish we had tried it sooner. We decided we found a gem in this neighborhood restaurant. We will definitely be back. Now here\'s Gilbert\'s best kept secret. I have driven by this building for years. It looks like a ran down building that you think is closed. But, tonight my wife and I decided we would give it a try. \n\nWe were very surprised when we walked in. It\'s bright, clean, and edges on pretty. It was 180 degrees from the "run down building" we were expecting. The hostess, who was well dressed (I thought I was under dressed for a few minutes!) gave us a friendly greeting and thanked us for coming in. All the staff was just as friendly. \n\nThe salsa was very yummy. \n\nThe Guac, though was good, seemed a little over priced - I probably would stick with the yummy salsa next time. \n\nMy wife had a simple combo with an enchilada and a taco. Very yummy. I had the Ultimate Burrito; it was okay in that it had an okay taste. The ingredients looked great (Chicken, grilled onions, carrot slices, green sauce), but, it didn\'t necessarily wow me (don\'t get me wrong - it was still tasty). All the food was well presented, hot (temp wise) and had a good taste. My recommendation - go for one of there more unique dishes. I think we would have been very wow\'ed if we had done that. But, we were tired from a long work day and didn\'t have our brain\'s completely in gear. \n\nAll in all; we are sure glad we finally stopped. We will be back.
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mexican
| 12,106 |
Restaurent name is: Streets of New York
review: Amazing food and service. Love love love their wings. I love that I can walk to such a great little neighborhood hangout and even sit outside and have a glass of wine with pizza and wings. Love!!!! I have had food delivered a few times and each time it has been perfect. I like that you have the option to get garlic bread and salad with your pasta entr\xc3\xa9e. The pasta dishes are delicious as are the salads and garlic bread. Everything is very fresh. Also the delivery person is very polite and personable. It is a bit pricey, but an enjoyable once-in-a-while treat and is so much better than the big national chains. I have eaten here with colleagues about a half dozen times spread throughout the past year. Have had a couple of different subs, the hot wings and pizza. All were pretty good. The "Best of Everything" sub I have had 3 times and it has always been good. Worth trying for sure. The Pizza was nothing to rave about, but good. The wings were tasty and cooked nicely. \n\nAgain, nothing to get excited about but it\'s perfectly passable food. \n\nThe staff have always been friendly. I have been there when they have been busy, and when they have been slow and the service has always been reasonable. No complaints about this place, but nothing really outstanding either. \n\nI wouldn\'t go out of my way to eat here, but it\'s not far from the office, so the occasional lunch is easy. If you\'re in the area, and looking for a good sub or wings, Streets is a good choice. I am more then impressed I am lost for words. It has been a couple years since I been to my neighborhood spot and boy have I been missing out. \n\nI made it just in time for happy hour. After immediately being greeted I was given a nice warm basket of now my new favorite garlic knots with marinara sauce. Those babies were finger licking good. I took advantage of the 10inch pizza and fresh fries. Killed my diet but it was well worth cheating because everything was mighty tasty. So good you best believe I packed up my leftovers.\n\n\nQuick notes:\nThe Resturant was clean\nService with a major smile \nImmediate refills on the soda\nQuick service an checkup from waitress\nGood fast and fresh\nHappy Hour Specials Daily\n\nHIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Bad service. Out of wings... Really? Cold pizza & flat soda. Dirty bathrooms with bugs all over the floors. I sent my food back and didn't eat a thing. Very disappointed and unhappy.
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italian
| 12,107 |
Restaurent name is: Max Brenner
review: Holy Moly! This place was awesome. We were trying to find a breakfast buffet or brunch place on our last day in Vegas and we ended up here with a recommendation from the information desk at Caesar\'s. We had just beat the crowd and got seated right away. My fiance and I realized that it was a chocolate shop. How awesome! I\'m definitely a chocohaulic. It was cute and cozy with a "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" feel. \n\nI ordered the Apple, Cinnamon and walnut (?) French Toast and Apple Chicken Sausage. One bite it was an explosion of awesomeness. It melted in my mouth. It reminded me more of bread pudding. My fiance ordered Chocolate Banana Cheesecake Crepe (I think it was banana). It was pretty good, just really sweet. Thank god for the sausage to counter the sweetness. \n\nOverall, I really enjoyed this place. It is a little hokey, but the food is good. The service was a little slow. I\'m pretty sure I\'ll eat here again or try some chocolates from the website. Max Brenner has got to be one of my favorite restaurants on earth, if not THE favorite! I would have to say that every single person on earth NEEDS to go to this restaurant at least once in their lives!\n\nWHAT: Before I get too excited and start rambling, Max Brenner is such a beautiful restaurant. It is great for couple outings, outings with friends, & just a great spot to hit up when you\'re out! The first thing you may notice walking into the restaurant, is the delightful scent of chocolate in the air! Yes, they specialize in dessert no doubt!!\n\nWHEN: Monday through Thursday, open til 11pm. Friday through Saturday, open til midnight. So, you know what that means!! You have plenty of time to stop by! =D\n\nWHERE: Located inside the Caesar\'s Palace Forum Shops, right across H&M.\n\nWHY: The actual question is, WHY NOT?! I have tried the Max Brenner in New York, and the Las Vegas location actually has a couple more on their menu!\n\nThere are a variety of of foods to choose from, depending on how hungry you really are, and if I could copy and paste the menu, I sooo would! Here are some things that I did get to try though.\n\nSLIDER BAR:For those who are in need of a quick hunger fix, there are about 8-10 sliders you can choose from! I have personally tried each and every single one of them & they are all to die for- BUT if I had to choose my favorites they would definitely be the Crispy Chicken Slider- Cobb (The Brenner cobb salad on top of crispy chicken), The Mini Philly (shaved meat with caramelized onions, melts deliciously in your mouth!), & also the Sloppy Max (pulled pork with super bomb coleslaw!)\n\nFOR YOUR HANDS: The burgers were actually pretty great! I tried the Turkey Burger & it is definitely one of the best burgers I\'ve ever had the pleasure of tasting!\n\nDESSERTS: I love everything about every single one of their desserts!!\nLet\'s start it off with the hot chocolate! Most are served in the famous "hug mug," which definitely tests the five senses and enhances your drinking experience! It is a mug that perfectly forms into the palms of your hands! I want one! haha. Continuing, there are plenty of tasty chocolate mixtures to choose from- you also get the freedom to choose what type of chocolate you\'d like; milk, dark or white chocolate. I have tried every single one of them and I\'d have to say my all-time favorite is the chocolate chai! It is the perfect aromatic concoction that will have you asking for a refill! \n\nIf you are not so into the hot beverages, there are a variety of milkshakes you can choose from! And again, I have tried almost all of them, but I am going to have to say the regular chocolate shake & the hazelnut shake are my favorites. Each and every one of them have a distinct taste based on what your liking is! =D\n\nOkay, I know this is getting too long so I will try to sum the rest of the desserts up! \n\nThe best part of this whole journey is getting to the end!! Yupp, dessert time!! =D If you are having a hard time choosing which dessert to try, I would definitely try the chocolate chunks pizza! You can get the works which includes all 4 toppings (peanut butter, marshmallow, hazelnut bits, and banana), but I actually prefer just banana and hazelnut!! Everything about the pizza is all just so wonderful!! If you would like to try other things, the waffles are definitely off-the-hook, the chocolate fondue is an experience, and the cookies are heaven!!\n\nSIDE NOTE: (Sorry, this\'ll be the last thing I say hopefully). You have to, I repeat, HAVE TO try the waffle fries and the bomb dot com chipotle mayo it comes with, and if you really wanna try something new and different, ask for a side of dark chocolate ranch to dip those bad boys in! =D Just trust! =)\n\nJUST DO IT!! Max Brenner is known for his chocolate, and not so much for his food. I have had the burger and the fish tacos, both of which were pretty tasty. The coco dusted waffle fries are delicious, as was the fondue. Unfortunately, the portions are quite small, and always leave me hungry afterwards. Located inside Cesar's Palace Forum Shops across from the H&M store-Max Brenner is a two story casual chocolatey smelling diner-type restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and their speciality chocolate desserts! \n\nMom and I came in for lunch. We stumbled upon it and it had been on my bookmarks list for sometime. I'm so glad I finally made it in because I definitely plan on coming back.\n\nService was friendly and since the restaurant was not busy the upstairs section was closed:( which was a bummer because it offers views of the mall and sounds of the buzzing music from H&M. \n\nThe nice thing is if you're a guest at Cesar's and you're just rolling out of bed around noon-ish (which probably isn't too far fetched...I mean this is Vegas) then you'll be glad to know there's a dark dim-lit diner-ish place to come and grab some strong coffee a breakfast burrito and that much needed Bloody Mary!\n\nRecommendations were the pizzas, the club sandwich and the burgers. I opted for the steak panini with a side of waffle fries and yummy savory dipping sauce. Mom couldn't make up her mind so she had the burger-wow this was some cheeseburger! Piled high with a fried onion ring, bacon, tomato, lettuce and avocado if you wanted it. Talk about a heart-attack on a plate! She took a few enjoyable bites and took the rest home. I liked my panini but it wasn't spectacular. The dipping sauce was tasty and it was perfect for the fries and sandwich to dip in.\n\nSince we had to leave I couldn't stay for dessert so I took dessert with me. A wonderful chocolate shake, thick rich and delicously chocolatey. MMMMM!\n\nA nice gift shop is adjoined so you can take some sweets home as a momento or a present for someone really special. \n\nI love this place. I saw so many options on the menu like FONDUE...yummy...so next time I come in that will be on my list of things to try at Max Brenner. \n\nCheck it out! My husband and I shared a burger and dessert. The burger was pretty tasty though small and I enjoyed the waffle cut fries that came with it. For dessert we got a waffle that had chocolate sauce, rice krispies, bananas, and ice cream. It was pretty delicious but again a little on the small side considering the prices at this place. We were in a group of 6 and the service was a tad on the slow side too. All in all an okay place to go and if you're in a group they take reservations which is convenient. Coffee is decent and there is a bar and chocolate shop inside. Next time I think I'd stick to just fun drinks and dessert there rather than a meal.
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american (new)
| 12,108 |
Restaurent name is: Asahi Sushi
review: This place has very quick service, especially for take out. It's convenient because of location. Quality is probably average, maybe slightly better. Overpriced and service was not good. They didn't even smile. The salmon and chicken teriyaki had No teriyaki sauce and was doused with too much oil. It was overcooked too. The sushi craving hits about once a week, and it was an unseasonably warm night in March when birdsong, twitter-pating and eating outdoors were just beginning. I checked Yelp for a good place we could walk to and found Asahi just 6 minutes from home. With a vacant table outside! Prices and menu were similar to the Bloor corridor sushi joints, but the difference was in the details. Extraordinarily tasty miso with enoki mushrooms. Bright green, plump edamame, lovely green tea. The smaller of the sashimi plates ($11.95) was almost too much for me to finish, with fish as fresh as you could want, artfully arranged on shredded daikon and a lettuce I didn't recognize, lemon slices, and a sprig of fresh thyme. My companion had a seafood sizzling plate (also $11.95) overloaded with mussels, shrimp, conch, and squid in a teriyaki sauce served with rice. The waitress was charming and when the manager came outside we told him that he had some pretty good reviews on Yelp. He said at first people said the portion size was small, so they responded by making them bigger. He seemed like he genuinely cared about pleasing his clientele. For their obvious effort to do well what so many of their ilk just do average, I give them 5 stars. Small restaurant in an old house on Church street. If you are lucky like me, you can park on street right in front. Otherwise, there are a few parking lots within 2 blocks. \n\nSushi and sashimi are good. Price is not too bad considering the location. Service is okay but on on the relatively slow side. I've been here many times for team lunches or casual work events. Collectively we have ordered nearly everything on the menu. For the most part sashimi seems fresh and the portion sizes are good, but the rolls have WAY too much sauce. Everything feels like it has been drizzled triple time. I usually recommend half the sauce because it is completely doused in it. Service is decent though, they bring your food promptly and nicely lay everything out, but getting the bill can take a while (ironic). Not my first choice for restaurants.
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japanese
| 12,109 |
Restaurent name is: Woo
review: Woo has made me think twice before ever screaming "woo hoo" ever again because of bad association. The only positive thing I can say is that the cocktails are pretty kick ass. The food was super meh and pretty salty. Nothing was outstanding at all. The service was definitely lacking. The place was pretty empty on a Friday night (that should have told us something), but our service was pretty spacey AND our waiter left for the night and didn\'t put in half our order! Then, I had to send the bill back, not once, not twice, but THREE times because we were charged double for some things re had to re-order. But did it come out correctly the THIRD time? NOOOOO! So I just did something I hate to do, but leave less than the total bill plus tip. Oh well. Boo for Woo! Our party of 4 was NOT impressed with this restaurant -- the service was overwhelming to the point that it became annoying, the food was at best average, and the decor was nothing special.\n\nSince the restaurant only opened 3 days ago, the dining guests were definitely outnumbered by the waiters. We had at least 4 people waiting on us. While normally that would be a good thing, that was not the case at Woo. We often felt rushed as they try to clear our table between dishes -- even in cases when we still had food on the plate! Our conversation was also interrupted at least on 2 occasions because the waiter just had to describe our dish to us.\n\nOur main waiter kept upselling us on entrees and drinks too. He recommended that we order at least 2 of everything so that we could have a few bites of each dish as the portions were on the smaller side. Um hello, do you not see 4 relatively petite women at this table?\nHe also seemed very particular about where we placed our glasses, plates, and utensils. He kept moving stuff around as if they were in the way of where he wanted to place the dishes. \n\nall of the dishes were overpowered by the sauces -- either too much of it or just plain too sweet.\n\nOh and one final note...even the bathroom was rather unimpressing. the toilet seats were way too low and the toilet paper dispenser was not the easiest to use.\n\n1 star for the view of the Wynn billboard from our table.\n1 star for the $5 plate of vegetable fried rice. The food here is to DIE for! 2 of my girlfirends and I went to vegas for a quick getaway from work, kids, and significant others. Instead of doign the club scene on Saturday night we decided we wanted to have a nice dinner but did not know where to go. We began wakling the strip and ended up at Palazzo casino and ran into this resturant. \n\nThe atmosphere is very romantic and very modern. The people are extremely nice, but not overbearing. Service is fast and it was not all that crowded and I guess that is because it is kind of hidden at the end of the mall. The bathrooms are unisex (if you even care to know) but surprisingly very clean and kept. All dishes are served a la carte and meant to be shared as a group.\n\nWe ordered the following meals:\n - King Crab w/ Orange Jicama: This was OK. You taste more of the orange than the crab meat. It is something that is meant to be eaten shot style.\n - Hot, Sweet and Sour Soup: The best soup I have ever had!!! It is seasoned very well and is served as a starter.\n - Grilled Salmon w/Ginger Caper Sauce: This literally melted in your mouth. So tendered and well cooked\n - Black Cod Miso : Also melted in your mouth\n - Green Salad: Sounds very simple, but the dressing that they use is very good and not to gingery\n - Pan Sewed Rare Tuna with Wasabi Soy : OMG!! This was my favorite. So darn good that I can still taste it now.\n - Phantom Tea Martini: So smooth and so delicious. Fruity but not to fruity and you can not even taste the alcohol, which can be dangerous.\n\nThe next time you are in vegas....you have to check this place out Finally made it to Woo and had a pleasant lunch here. It's a shame that the place was practically empty (why?) and had it been bustling, the atmosphere would have been greatly improved. The decor is contemporary and has all the potential, heck the food is pretty good too-not sure what the problem is. We ordered a bunch of small plates: duck profiteroles-the bun was like an actual profiterole or cream puff and it would have been much better on a traditional Chinese steamed bun, hot and sour soup, honey tamarind glazed baby back ribs (yummy), grilled rib eye & vermicelli noodle salad with spicy cilantro dressing (ok), and yelowtail sashimi with serrano and cilantro (very good). This place sucks. Way overpriced, way underflavored, way unoriginal. Don\'t even bother with the coupon from the hotel and if you\'re craving Chinese, forget it and find a new craving.\n\nWe had 5 dishes, the salmon and black cod had the same sauce with no flavor and too much corn starch and 3 dishes had the same garnish (they put asparagus on EVERYTHING). The noodles in the chicken chow mein might as well have been top ramen and just \'cause you put enoki mushrooms on something doesn\'t make it Asian.\n\nOh yeah, and don\'t even bother trying to figure out their "suggestions" for appropriate portioning for your party size... they\'re just going to tell you you need to buy two of everything you want (and everything\'s already $15-$35!!!!)\n\nDon\'t forget the $4 for a bowl of stupid rice?!?!?!?
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asian fusion
| 12,110 |
Restaurent name is: Mi Amigo's Mexican Grill
review: Been going for years. I just love it. Thats it. Great place for a margarita! Our server was awesome with my baby and the food was good. Amazing place been going here since a little girl and this place has never let me and my family down. The food is always perfect service is always great. Today we went in Mother's Day and they passed out roses to all the mothers it was soooo nice very kind. The food was awesome we had the steak fajitas tasted great very flavorful came out sizzling. Delicious!! \n\nCleanliness- great everything was clean wiped down bathrooms where clean toilet paper in stalls very clean.\n\nStaff- great very helpful kind and fast\n\nThis place is definitely on your bucket list for some amazing Mexican food! I'm a AZ native and can't get enough of Mexican food ..I am always trying out new spots so I know good Mexican food when I eat it.. unfortunately this place was not very good.. flavors were overall bland .. I got the bean dip as an appetizer, from what I remember it used to taste allot better .. got the lunch special with the taco and enchilada.. again just not very good.. BUT customer service was great .. probably won't go again .. Good for Drinks; only. \nOrdered dinner I could have made fresher at home, old dry rice, not to mention it was over priced. I ordered guacamole, it tasted old. I told the waitress, in which she replied, it's made fresh every morning, which could have been true, but it was 4 pm.... Don't waste your time and money.
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mexican
| 12,111 |
Restaurent name is: Wedge Tequila Bar & Grill
review: I am from Indiana and located this restauant on Yelp. I was in town for a friend's event and I was excited to find a tequila bar. Online the menu shows several infused and flavored tequilas which I was looking forward to trying. On arrival we learned they have changed their menus and none of these are available. So instead we got margaritas which were good but overpriced for the size $9 each for the size of a small martini. Tacos were Awesome! Chips were greasy and bland. Go for the tacos but not if your looking for infused tequila... their web site is inaccurate and needs updating. The food tries its best to be upscale, though I'm not really buying it. The Tacos Pastor and the sandwiches are pretty good, but not super-fancy and a bit small for the price. The place is also a bit tiny, and if you've got a group larger than four, good luck getting seats.\n\nWhy four stars, then? Because this place has a ton of tequila, and a lot of really good choices. I was a huge fan of the tequila flights (I sprung for a Reposado flight my first time there) and they've got a bar full of bottles you can't get anywhere else. I've found it annoying that I can't get a plain old margarita in the past, and then I remember that I can get a glass of Riazul for $6 and I shut right up. If you're looking to do tequila shots with the limes and the salt and the children in Campustown, this isn't going to do much for you. But if you're looking for a nice place to sit back and enjoy tasting a spirit that people normally don't sip, it's awesome. Great slightly upscale Mexican food. Loved the chips and salsa. Great tamales, and tacos. I came here on a Saturday night at about 10pm. It wasn't very crowded so we were seated and served very quickly. \n\nI ordered the Lomo (grilled ribeye) and Pastor (pork) tacos with rice and beans. The rice and beans were average and the Lomo was below average. The Pastor, on the other hand, was AMAZING! I would come back just to eat the Pastor tacos. They're really juicy and bursting with flavor!\n\nI also had a Sparkling Raspberry Margarita and a lime margarita. They were both good but I preferred the lime margarita.\n\nIf you eat pork, get the Pastor!! It may be the best pork taco I've ever had. Had lunch at Wedge and ended up with the worst service I've had at a restaurant in a very long time. We were seated outside and totally forgotten about until having to go inside and ask for a server. The drinks we ordered never arrived but absolutely appeared on the bill. After asking for those drinks to be removed from the bill we were given a tired apology and a coupon for free appetizers on our next visit which won't be happening.\nFirst and last visit.
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mexican
| 12,112 |
Restaurent name is: T.Pot China Bistro
review: Food 5/5 food here is phenomenal dim sum is great starts early at 9AM.\n\nEnvironment 3/5 restaurant is fairly clean. Bathrooms are disgusting always smells of urine, doesn't seem like the clean it ever. \n\nParking 2/5 Parkin. Is terrible recommend you part at the t&t parking and walk over.\n\nService 1/5 staff here are very rude doesn't care if customers are waiting . Lady at the till talks in her personal phone all the time and talks to her friends instead of helping customers in line to pay or order take out. Tells customers 25 mins and I've been here 45 mins and my food is still not ready. Dim sum was super, service was crap. Dinner was mediocre.\n\nDim sum was pretty good comparing to other dim sum places in Calgary, but service was not up to par...our order was missed, the server didn\'t look like he knew what he was doing and he kind of ignored us. We asked another server and the food came after like 30min...then we ordered a plate of noodles and they gave us fried rice...we asked again and the server\'s got a bit of attitude, like "ya we made a mistake, so what".\n\nThere were so many people waiting for seats at lunch time, the service may be better when the restaurant is not as busy. T.Pot China Bistro is kinda a "unique" restaurant. I say unique is because the restaurant is split into two sections: (1) Dim Sum and (2) Hong Kong Cafe Style\n\nFood from both Dim Sum and Hong Kong Cafe is good. What really turns me off about this place is definitely their service. (Really, what service?!) I think the waiters and waitresses are trained to avoid their customers. It is such a challenge to wave down someone to take orders. What really bugs me is that I ordered a drink, the drink was ready and it was just sitting on the counter. If everyone was busy, I can understand the wait. But the fact is that I see waiters and waitresses walking by it and didn\'t deliver my drink. I was so tempted to grab the drink from the counter myself.\n\nOther than the service, you have to prepare to wait for a long period of time before you get seated. I realize that it does not matter what time of the day you go (unless you go right when they open), there is at least a 20 minutes wait. \n\nBesides all the negatives, food is decent. Just remember, when you go to this restaurant, think of the food (the positive) and hopefully you can ignore the service or lack thereof and the prolong waiting period (the negatives). Incredible food & atmosphere! I've lived near here for years & have driven & walked past this restaurant thousands of times & snubbed it based on a previous experience by a colleague. I had very grateful & appreciative clients of mine recently take me here and I was most pleasantly surprised! Extremely well prepared and presented. Excellent food, selection, prices and service. Returned recently with family to explore the menu more. Best dim-sum in town!!! We\'ve been coming here since it first opened as it\'s convenient in the NW. The food is good. I like the unique dishes that they feature on their menu every month. \n\nThis will likely no longer be our go to spot anymore as 3 times out of 6 in the past 4 months we have had horrible service to the point where we were extremely offended.\n\nI am not a high maintenance customer by any means when it comes to restaurant dining but when I requested if I could add an extra dish to our order 5 minutes after our waitress had punched it in I was scolded in Chinese "why didn\'t you tell me before? now I have to enter it in again". I\'m not too sure what prompted that response from our server as the restaurant was half empty at 5:15 pm and her section only had one other table with four people. \n\nMy mother asked the same server politely if she could bring two glasses of water to us. She brought it out 15 minutes later slamming them on the table (it seemed with intent) so that water and ice splashed out all over. If she was having a bad day herself or from other customers she should surely not have transferred that to us. \n\nWhen we finished our meal, my husband got up and went to the server stand to ask our server for a take out box for the left over dishes as she did not come over during our meal to check how the food was or fill our drinks (he said this in English as he doesn\'t speak Chinese) she came over and inspected our table to make sure that we actually had food left. She said to me in Chinese "I didn\'t think you had any food left so I\'m not sure why he would have asked me for a box" when we clearly had almost two full dishes left as we ordered a bit too much.\n\nTonight we went back with just our children. We asked to sit on the more casual side as we had our baby and toddler and didn\'t want the formal dishes. One of the servers put my name on the waiting list as all the tables were full. The other servers clearly saw us standing there waiting to be seated. As a table left, they started to clean it off. Instead of addressing us to the table, a couple that had just waltzed through the door quickly ran to the table and sat down while it was still being cleared. The hostess looked at them then looked at us and pretended she saw nothing. \n\nI requested a highchair for our baby when finally another table became available and the hostess acknowledged my question but did not bring a highchair over. I had to go to the front of the restaurant to get it myself. \n\nAll the wait staff seemed grumpy like they always do and during the entire meal we never had our drinks and water refilled and no one came by to check on how the food was. Typical.\n\nI tend to think that service is usually lacking in Chinese restaurants compared to Japanese and Western restaurants. Customer service is usually not their forte but 3 out of 6 times with horrid and down right rude service is a bit too frequent even for me and I\'ve been eating out at Chinese restaurants since I was young so it takes a lot to shock me.\n\nIt\'s a shame as I really like TPot and have liked them for many years but the servers\' lack of general common courtesy and manners is not a dining experience that I enjoy subjecting me, my friends or my family to.
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chinese
| 12,113 |
Restaurent name is: Z'Tejas Mexican Restaurant and Grill
review: If you've been to the other locations, you're already familiar with the food (which, by itself, is probably 3-stars) and the chambord margaritas (which, by themselves, garner 4 stars from me), so I won't delve into those things. I love the location, although parking is a problem. The complimentary valet is a nice touch, but it takes a while for them to bring your car around because it seems like the poor guys have to run all the way down to Missouri to park your car. The windows are huge doors that they open up at night, which is a really nice touch. The design is much more open and light than their other locations. This place is crazy expensive for mediocre food! They have good drinks, cornbread and tortilla soup. That's it. My group of friends and I did not like our entrees. Chicken was overcooked and they smothered our pasta with this bland gravy-like sauce.\nWill not go back or recommend. I participate in a group that meets here weekly and the service and food have been outstanding EVERY TIME. The staff are always friendly and greet everyone with a smile, and they seem to go out of their way to make the experience of dining there special. The food is always great! My personal favorites are the Green Chile Pork Stew and the Mango Chile Steak Salad. The margaritas are great (even the Skinny). I highly recommend their happy hour - margs are $5 and the Green Chile Stew is $6, and of course there's always plenty of fresh, hot cornbread and butter! Anytime I'm able to get out of work early and enjoy a cocktail with some friends Z'Tejas happens to be the place we end up! \n\nThey're happy hour and atmosphere is great. This last visit we tried the grilled shrimp and guacamole tostada bites and the child pork verde - both were very delicious and perfect for sharing. I only gave 4 star review because the service was okay and could have been a little more friendly. Nothing like a $24 dollar lunch! Went here for lunch with five coworkers and I thought it was WAY overpriced for what you get. They don't even offer chips while you wait for your food. Happy Hours prices - the only time to eat here!
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mexican
| 12,114 |
Restaurent name is: Cielito Lindo
review: This place got a lot of raves, but to me it was just okay. Would probably not come back. Chips were not fresh, guacamole had no cilantro and no visible chopped tomato pieces and an outre flavour (could not quite put a finger on what it was). The salsa served with the chips was flavourless and seemed like diluted tomato paste. Main dishes were reasonably generous though they did not come with warm tortillas on the side. The burrito in one of the combos was much more like an ordinary enchilada. Refritos were a bit too runny. Flavours were okay but could be a bit spicier.\n\nKitchen was extremely slow (one cook on a busy night). One positive thing I can say is that it is an open kitchen and seems reasonably clean.\n\nGood selection of Mexican beer; we did not try the margaritas. Small storefont so not good for large groups.\n\nI have given up on finding good authentic Mexican food in Canada. Either it is overpriced and made by gringos for gringos only or it is reasonably authentic (like this place) but just not that good. For now I'll stick to burrito joints and indulge my taste for more authentic Mexican when I visit the States. If you want fine-dining, this place isn't for you. But if you're looking for a home cooked taste and feel, you'll love this place.\n\nThe owner is a sweetheart and the food is very delicious. Restaurant reminds me of the old authentic Mexican Restaurants we used to have in Toronto (Bloor & Bathurst) before the big chains opened up.\n\nWe enjoyed it! The decor is fun. Lots of parrot decorations along with toucans, butterflies, suns and moons. \n\nThe service was acceptable although it was a bit slow to get and pay the bill at the end. (We were the only table at this point)\n\nI ordered the enchiladas with diablo sauce. They were smaller than what I was used to. They were tasty but even with the rice, beans and salad that came with it I found myself polishing off the complimentary chips and salsa that came with the meal. The salsa had a weird tomato taste to it (stay with me) it was almost like tomato soup or spaghettios. The diablo sauce was so mild I questioned if they even put it on. \n\nOther dishes that were ordered at my table was the nachos and a NY strip steak. The nachos did not have any meat, so keep that in mind if you order them. The steak was cooked very uneven. It seemed to be well done in parts and medium rare in others. I don't know what causes this since it was an even thickness. \n\nOverall, I don't think I will be back. Food was original and amazing. Priced well. Give this restaurant...for taste a 5 stars. Just a small mama pa's but amazing food. Been here a number of times and it's definitely one of my go-to spots. Had a number of their dishes here and not one has been a disappointment. I think the only time I was disappointed was when we were told that they were out of avocados, lol! \n\nTheir portions here are big so it's great if you want to try various dishes. One thing is that there may be nights where there is only 1 cook so wait time may be about 30-minutes. If you're in a rush, you may be better off elsewhere but they generally do a great job. Plus, the food is worth the wait. \n\n[Starters]\nMolletes Cancun - Sort of like a Mexican bruschetta. Very simple yet satisfying and tasteful. \n\nGuacamole - A favourite of ours served with fresh tortilla chips. There are days when they give a good amount of chips but some days when you want a little extra. The guac is nice and buttery and goes great with their hot sauce.\n\nChorinachos - A must have! The refried beans are sauteed with chopped chorizo which gives it a great flavour. Every bite is great with a slice of jalape\xc3\xb1o and/or a dab of their hot sauce. It's quite filling so you can have this as your main or you can definitely share it with up to 3 people.\n\nCamarones - If you love shrimp then you'll love this dish which is rich with flavours. It's a great portion, too, so it can even be a main course rather than just an app.\n\n[Mains]\nFajitas - It's really hard to get fajitas wrong anywhere and they definitely get it right. You get a good amount of meat protein with a good amount of vegetables (red peppers and onions) sauteed with the protein. If you like to have Mexican food but aren't one to try the really authentic dishes, then this is recommended. 5/5 stars. \n\nChimichangas - Probably my absolute fav dish at this restaurant. I personally prefer the chicken over the beef and chorizo as it is not as greasy. This comes with Mexican rice, salad and re-fried beans with queso fresco (white cheese). 5/5 stars. \n\nEnchiladas Suiza - This is where it gets all authentic. This dish bursts with flavor and is pretty filling. Definitely a shareable portion.
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mexican
| 12,115 |
Restaurent name is: Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips
review: While the food was okay, typical for an Arthur Treacher's, the decor and the service left much to be desired. \n\nThe place is in dire need of a complete remodel. Looks like nothing has been done on the exterior or interior in many, many years. Not very inviting.\n\nThat aside, the service level also needs a bit of improvement. I ordered two dinners to go. After waiting about 3 or 4 minutes for the shrimp and clams to be cooked, I was informed that they didn't have the fish and would have to cook some. So it took another 5 minutes or so for those to cook. Meanwhile, the shrimp and clams were left under the heating lamps. And there were four people working there and none of them seemed to have any sense of urgency. In fact, the cashier was eating fries and all four of them were chit chatting and laughing like they were at some event. After the one lady, who appeared to be in charge, noticed that I was getting annoyed, she said it would be three more minutes. She did offer me a free drink. I didn't want the drink. I just wanted the food to be prepared in a timely manner, which it definitely was not.\n\nJust not good customer service. Won't be back. The food always hot!!! Service is good too!!! People always friendly. Come here when ever I can. Bathroom is always clean when I come. I love Arthur Treacher's food. It's my guilty pleasure-a throwback from my youth. This location might be the only one in Ohio. I don't make it here often because it's a 40 minute drive away. Looks as though it hasn't been touched since the 70's. The food however, is as good as I remember. My visit today was rather ridiculous. I walked in an good hour before closing, but all the chairs were on tables. The employees were sweeping and mopping the floors. When I ordered my food, I asked if I could eat here. (There are at least 8-10 tables.) I was told no, they were cleaning. Then they had buckets of dirty water on the condiment stand. The smell was unappetizing. Then one of the employees apologized for the inconvenience. That's an understatement! I was in the middle of a shift as a driver for a passenger transport company. The last one thing I want my car to smell like is greasy fish and chips. But my only other alternative was sitting outside in 85 heat. No thanks. This was my last visit. Hope they learn to clean when there are no customers. It looks like you\'ve walked into "That 70\'s Show", but I will say...I had their fish sandwich and it was one of the tastiest fish sandwiches I had at a fast food joint! Disclaimer: This will be a somewhat biased review because I absolutely LOVE Arthur Treacher's fish. And I'm completely swimming in nostalgia...\n\nI had noticed over the last few years that all of the AT locations that I knew about had disappeared. I assumed they were all gone and felt guilty that I hadn't frequented them enough to help keep them going. A few months ago an article appeared talking about this particular location. After putting it off (for what reasons, I'm not sure) for too long, my mom and I made the short trip to this Arthur Treacher's. I think that I had visited here years ago because I remember the building. When we walked in, we were flooded with memories, especially because I know that the older gentleman (owner?) working there worked at either the Euclid or Mayfield location previously.\n\nThe place is definitely dated and not the absolute cleanest (though I think they're doing the best they can with the constant frying of DELICIOUS fish). The food was perfect. Perfect flavor and the exact taste as it's always been. The first hush puppies many of us ever had and other restaurants try to replicate were crispy on the outside and moist and flavorful in the inside. The chips could've been a touch hotter, but were so good with the vinegar sprinkled on. My mom and I had such a yummy and fun lunch talking about family meals at our hometown Arthur Treacher's all those years ago.\n\nI've had lots of different fish, but Arthur Treacher's will always be my first and best fish love. Thank you for keeping this treasure afloat!
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american (traditional)
| 12,116 |
Restaurent name is: TGI Fridays
review: Just because someone orders water does not mean they will not tip you.\n\nThis was one of my wife's favorite places to eat until one night about a month ago when the waitress. Came to our table about 10 mins after we sat down to ask us what we wanted to drink. It was mid after noon not busy.\n\nThen she never came back a runner had to bring us our refills and take our order and being us our food. In fact our waitress did not come back until we were done with our check.\n\nWe saw the waitress go to the two other tables that had people so maybe three tables were two many. \n\nMind you I'm the kind of guy that will tip 25-50% if my service is good \nBut because of the service I got I only left 3 dollars \n\nTl:Dr never ever ever under any circumstance visit this location if I wanted to be treated less then human I'd wear a tail and leash. Hard pass from me. Horrible ! A few friends and myself went here and it took us about 2 hours to get our food . When we finally got it it was cold and not what we ordered! The table behind us had troubles with their order as well . The supervisor told us since we had such a bad experience she was only going to charge us for about 2 meals . When the waitress brung us the check she we saw that we were charged for everything! Our food was cold and had hair in it ! Once we tried to explain that we were being charged for things the supervisor said she wasn't going to charge us for she Flipped out! The waitress was a white girl with red hair , bunch of tattoos and the worst attitude! My friends and I will never come here again ! Went here to watch football. The happy hour prices during the game are great! All appetizers are $6 plus only $4.25 for vodka Red Bull! The bartender was very friendly and attentive! your average Joe bar n restaurant. it's a lot better after a night of losing on the tables and machines. it's not a bad choice if you're not in the old for Asian food Horribly slow service! Went for endless apps and got one order and ice tea refill per hour! Big waste of our time !
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american (traditional)
| 12,117 |
Restaurent name is: BB Jack's
review: I've spoken to many people about their experiences at BB Jack's since their opening. Opinions fell equally on each side of the fence for months, however the good recently began to pull ahead of the bad. I thought that I would venture over yesterday to pick up an order to-go for a late lunch.\n\nI visited their website to peruse the menu and was happy to see its straightforward approach. I had a good idea of what to order given the recommendations from coworkers. An order consisting of a Reuben and fries with two additional large orders of tater tots (one for myself and the other for a coworker that seems to be craving them constantly) was going to take 15 to 20 minutes to prepare. Not a problem.\n\nI made a point to be picking up at the 20 minute mark to prevent the food from sitting too long. Walking in I had the feeling that I was walking into a dentist office rather than a restaurant. Something about the atmosphere just seemed...sterile. After asking for my order, I waited a couple of minutes for what I assumed to be fresh tots and fries. Not a problem.\n\nLess than five minutes after pickup I was ready to destroy my meal. When I opened the box I was immediately surprised at the size of my reuben. Each half was slightly larger than my wallet and the bread appeared to be pretty greasy. The nice size portion of fries looked good, but half of them were fairly soggy. Same went for the tater tots. On the plus side, the reuben wasn't terrible, and the fries/tots that were not soggy were VERY good. I just wish that there had been more of them. All in all...meh. Don't order the Lake Louie Warped Speed. It comes in a shot glass. Food good service Ok. Was here Friday night early enough to get a seat at the bar. The old fashion was good, but $6 is a little much to charge. Got the fish which was ok the Cole slaw was also ok, but nothing really to write home about. The cheesy hash browns are really cheese potatoes. And yea I know this is a minor difference, but when you want cheesy hash browns what they serve here is not what I think of.\nWe also order the spinach dip. It was server cold in the middle. And was followed way to quickly by our dinner. It remained mostly uneaten. I would have ask our server to have it heated up, but sadly she was over taxed by the three tables she had in her section.\nPoor service makes everything worse, and this place is a case in point. Hmmm. I'm not feeling the love for this place. The only way I can describe the ambience is...weird. Not a fan of the color scheme or the lighting--it just doesn't give me that warm, fuzzy feeling I like in a neighborhood joint. And the beer--don't get me wrong: they have a good selection...but it's pricey. I probably won't be busting down any doors to come back. We just had a couple of Door County Clawhammer pilsners and the wonderful pot roast and mashed potatoes ... one of the Wednesday specials. So good. Came in a bowl with a scoop of potatoes surrounded by 4 scoops of so tender beef and covered with a perfect gravy. A slice of garlic bread to sop up the juices. I added the vegetable du jour pea pods. A very generous bowl for $2.50. Big enough for 2. Dinner was about $10. Also available for lunch for lunch price. A nice reasonable quantity. Loved it
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american (traditional)
| 12,118 |
Restaurent name is: Haru
review: Food is mediocre. Do not recommend the spider roll or handrolls. Handrolls seaweed was not crunchy and lots of rice. The haru roll is decent. Appears to be one waitress only for the whole restaurant- slow service I absolutely love this place! The service is great and I refuse to eat rolls anywhere else! They have such a wide selection of rolls and other Korean/Japanese dishes, there is sure to be something for everyone. It's a little bit pricey (not too bad though) but it's totally worth it because their rolls are huge! They are stuffed with so much it's amazing. We got one of the tray to share amongst 2 people. It came with 2 miso soup, salad and ice cream in the end.\n\nThe fish was fresh and I enjoyed tuna and salmon. There was white tuna that was lightly torched, which was a good touch. However, I was not a fan of the shrimp tempura roll... it had a lot of tempura pieces in it that gave it a good crunch but it lacked flavour. \n\nServers were friendly, and the space could be somewhat tight. Good sushi restaurant in the area. Pretty good sushi with reasonable portions. If you don\'t feel like "all you can eat" this is a good place to go for some tasty chow. I had the spider roll and shrimp tempura roll and they were both very tasty. Definately a place to return too. Eat well friends! Excellent sushi...service was great as well. Will definitely be going back. Place is small so not great for large grps.
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japanese
| 12,119 |
Restaurent name is: Hamburger Mary's
review: Update your website with correct times. We came for lunch on Monday and website said your open for lunch. We where excited to have lunch here. Oh well. Lost our business. Just left hamburger Mary's had a great time Douglas was are host he was great! Great service food was amazing! My dad love the Toby burger and the hamburger Mary's cupcake I would definitely come back Very colorful. Very big! I love it! New fave! Just as good as Long Beach! These Las Vegas drags got more spunk and attitude that I've seen! Ayyeee We came here on a whim for Happy Hour and I would be happy to update my review once the newness wears off ...\n\nWe came for Taco Thursday, which the waiter never mentioned. I wasn't impressed with the menu: Everything was either fried or drenched in dairy-filled dressing (no plant-based or dairy free options for me so I didn't eat.) The happy hour made no sense either as beer was on special but I was offered Kendall Jackson wine for $16.50 a glass? \n\nThe space was nice and open, but very empty. I used to frequent the Tampa Bay location in Florida, so was surprised at the location choice here in Las Vegas. I'm sure things get busier later on in the evening, but I don't see myself coming back to that area unless I'm seriously swayed. \n\nAll-in-all, I'm sure this is a super fun Love-everyone establishment especially for drag queen bingo and brunch (which is when I should've come) but it may take some time to pick up .. Came here last night with a group of friends to hang out, eat, drink and watch the drag show. \n\nEvery single expectation was met plus some! \n\nOur server Roxanne was the best!! She took care of our group and put up with so much from us! Couldn\'t have had a better server, seriously! \n\nTo start we ordered appetizers for the table as well as drinks. The Mac n cheese bites, OMG! The nachos, a special last night, were good as well.\n\nI ordered the impossible black n blue burger on a brioche bun, it was absolutely delicious. My girlfriend ordered the queen Mary and she loved it. \n\nI ended my meal with the "over the rainbow" cupcake made by the cupcakery! Loved it! The cupcakes are all sooo cute and it was so hard to choose one. For sure check those out! \n\nAfter dinner we hung out and continued to drink. We had about a half hour until the drag show was supposed to start and we wanted to watch it. We asked our server Roxanne if there were tables near the stage. Roxanne went and checked, grabbed extra chairs and set up the table in the other room for us. Amazing service. She remained our server throughout the rest of the night and we were so happy for it. Thank you Roxanne. \n\nThe show! Best drag show in town I have seen and I have seen a lot. These girls are talented!! They put on a real performance, interacted with the crowd and had the best wardrobe. Enjoyed the hell out of the show. We told more friends about it and we have already made plans to come back next weekend. \n\nWe really missed having Hamburger Mary\'s in Vegas and I am so glad it\'s back. I highly highly recommend this establishment!!
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american (traditional)
| 12,120 |
Restaurent name is: Kimmie's Lounge & Restaurant
review: The place in Castle Shannon we intended to go to this evening turned out to be cash only, so we stopped by Kimmie\'s late this afternoon after passing it a few times in recent weeks. \n\nHey, my interest was piqued once I saw the sign that read, "Food served all day!" I can\'t resist, y\'know? \n\nIt turns out that Kimmie\'s is merely one of those quiet little suburban bars that is frequented mainly by people who all seem to know each other. You feel strange when you first walk in but feel more comfortable as time wears on. \n\nBased on what we had for dinner, I\'d say the food isn\'t what draws people here. Kay\'s coconut shrimp and potato pancakes were a little overdone. My crabcakes looked and tasted pre-fabricated and were only marginally filled with crabmeat. Although I\'ve had better, the coleslaw was sweet, crunchy, and was served in a big-hearted heap of a portion. \n\nThe pierogi we had as an appetizer were crispy on the outside and were full of fluffy potatoes. Not bad, but again, there are superior \'rogi to be found. \n\nThe rest of the menu is small and includes pizza, steak, and a bunch of different sandwiches. I almost ordered Kimmie\'s Sub. Meh. Then I almost ordered the corned beef. Meh. \n\nMost of the patrons were really into "The Shawshank Redemption," which aired on the telly and was nearing its conclusion. \n\nI really dug the glasses our beverages were served in. Mine was Beatles-themed! Kay\'s was inspired by "The Hangover" and had a line from the movie on it.\n\nThe bartender, whom I assumed was Kimmie herself, seems like a really congenial, convivial person brimming with chutzpah. She jokingly interrogated me on my activities during the day.\n\n"You didn\'t work today?"\n\n"No, I was off. The place I work for is closed Thanksgiving and the day after."\n\n"Oh, baloney! You called off \'cause you were hungover. Meanwhile, your lady was out workin\'!"\n\n"No, I..."\n\n"Did ya at least do some shoppin\'? I hope ya bought this cutie sittin\' across from ya somethin\' nice."\n\nKimmie: Surrogate Mother-In-Law. \n\nI suppose that\'s why I wish I liked the food more than I did. Very friendly staff and a great neighborhood gem. Could use a few more tv's not tuned to game shows.\n\nParking is minimal as it is in a residential area, but there is some nearby. Worst food ever.....what a joke posting great food as you enter the front door. I ordered a meatball hoagie. The meatballs were no where near homemade they were probably frozen and about the size of half a golf ball. The cheese was not what was advertised on the menu. To make it even more enjoyable everything came out cold and uncooked. Do not and I repeat do not waste your money going there. Horrible waste of money!!!!!!\nJoe D This bar feels like you\'re in someone\'s house. It\'s pretty old-school as far as bars go. It is a smoking bar, so don\'t wear a nice coat. I question the cleanliness of anything, and I would not eat the food if you paid me. I had a few beers, and it was an all around decent time. It\'s definitely a "Locals Only" kind of place, and if you are not looking for that vibe then don\'t even go because you will definitely be pissed.\n\nThat said, if you are looking for a local type of bar, and you are willing to go back here often, this might not be too bad of a place. Kimmie seemed like a really nice lady and it just seemed like a nice little hangout, but I don\'t think I\'ll go back much. Looked like a nice, neighborhood joint, but do yourself a favor and stay away. Smoke filled lounge/restaurant/bar. My food tasted like smoke. Waitress was overly friendly and tried to get involved in our business...making awkward comments and even rubbed my shoulder. Weird. Food was terrible...think microwave specials. They tried, but in my opinion didn't succeed. Draft beer was warm, but at least they had IC in bottles. We will not be returning. We were the only diners at 6:30 on a Friday night and this should have been my first clue. Bathrooms not maintained, gross. Thanks, but no thanks.
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american (new)
| 12,121 |
Restaurent name is: Arizona BBQ Company
review: Thank you Mitch and Mark for the help on Halloween!! The brisket for my sliders was great. Was not my first visit and will definitely be back. Husband and I went after work, no one was there, pretty quiet. My husband had the ribs, he was not happy, they were mostly fat, a lot left on the tray. He liked the beans. I had the pulled pork sandwich and coleslaw. Pulled pork was dry, even after pouring bbq sauce on and the coleslaw had a lot of raw onion and made with a vinegar sauce. Neither of us liked it. On a good note, had the brisket chili FANTASTIC! would love to grab more for lunch this week. Date night with my Baby, I picked Arizona Barbeque Company. I saw this little gem a few weeks past driving southbound on Val Vista road in Gibert. Looking to the west, at the intersection at Ray Rd, we saw a sign for this restaurant tucked away behind discount tire; so glad the sign was out there! Very bright, clean, casual and friendly environment surrounded us, no sticky tables, no mess. The smells of amazing barbecue flooded the establishment almost making my mouth water in anticipation for our meal. I ordered 1/2 a chicken with corn, and a cornbread muffin, Dave had a combo plate which allowed for the opportunity to taste all the delicious barbecue meats. Dave also had the mac & cheese that did not disappoint. The many different sauces were wonderful to taste and enjoy. The staff, the food, the atmosphere, also the margarita...all wonderful. Perfect choice for our date night, we will definitely be back, with plans to bring our son and our grandson back to enjoy some very delicious barbecue. Happened to come by this place recently but didn't try it until today. I liked it! I'm excited that there is a place like this right around the corner and I see myself as a frequent customer going forward. \n\nI'm not really a BBQ connoisseur but I do enjoy it. I just ordered to go today.. Got the 4 peaks platter and 2 tacos.. 1 pulled pork, 1 chicken. Sides were the giant cornbread muffin and the potato salad. I sampled pretty much everything I ordered and enjoyed it all. I really enjoyed the honey sause and the green chili.. Will try the others in the future. The smoked chicken was amazing.. Fall off the bone. All of the meats were tender and tasty.. Never had chicken like that before though.. Kudos! \n\nIt's not super fancy inside.. but what BBQ place is or should be? No frills, but certainly not a dive.. could use a bit more character though.. Not that I'm complaining about the decor.. It was fine! \n\nCustomer service was great! A nice young lady greeted me at the door, gave me a menu, and explained a few things. Same for who took my order and the guy who delivered my food at the pickup window. \n\nSeems like a nice operation so far. I will be back! This is my new favorite BBQ joint in town! The rib meat falls off the bone, the brisket melts in your mouth and the pulled pork is packed with flavor, normally I slather bbq sauce all over but their was no need for much due the meats being cooked to perfection. I recommend the superstition platter, the green Chile bacon Mac and cheese and corn bread and Chicharrones. 6 Star if I could and highly recommend.
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mexican
| 12,122 |
Restaurent name is: Sokolowski's University Inn
review: Every time I come here I want to take a nap afterwards.\n\nThe food is so deliciously rich and comforting. It's a Cleveland staple, the decor is complete with old school photos and knickknacks on the wall. Of the food, I think my favorite has to be the pierogies! The meat isn't so bad either, but the pierogies are what keeps me coming back. \n\nGo during the peak times for hotter food. The stuff that road trips are made of. I say that because, if I lived here and ate here more often, I'd die, either of joy or massive, sudden arterial cloture, or both.\nIt's not like a Chicago Polish buffet -- it's cafeteria style, you get an entree and sides. I got the to-die-for pierogies, which seem to be braised or browned or -- whatever, they're huge and juicy -- and vegetables and kraut. And then I just had to get more kraut, and the rice pudding, which was huge and had probably been fried in lard, I thought this might be my last meal but it was so delicious I would die very, very happy.\nNever been in a place like this before -- built in 1923, it's modeled on a Polish hunting lodge or something -- dark, cypress-like wood -- and overlooks the Mordor-like Industrial Valley (see separate review). The place is covered in Cleveland memorabilia, some of it wonderful (like the Browns teams of the '50s) and some of it not so wonderful (like pictures of Father Coughlin speaking). In the cafeteria line, you can get various drinks that will kill you, from their special Green Apple Soda (which is greener than Green River) to Baltika 9 beer (If you've ever been to Russia you know that shit will FUCK YOU UP). On the way out, they have really cool Sokolowski's T-shirts which they of course gave us a discount for and thanked us earnestly for buying (Why is everybody in Cleveland -- shoot, everybody in Northern Ohio -- SO NICE?) First let me say I made reservations to University Inn a month before my wife's birthday. The tables had reserved on them however our table was in use and not marked reserved like some others were. We arrived close to 6PM on Saturday May 19th. Holding presents for my wife's birthday. One of the employees had us go to a reserved table only to remove us from that table for a party that showed up after 6PM. Finally we get a table not until 7 PM. Strike 1. My wife wanted Salmon and asparagus for her birthday dinner all out sorry may you order something else as she stood in line strike 2. I stood in line wanting the mussels in a boel served with bread all out of that can you order something else the staff says. STRIKE 3. Needless to say I couldn't post there food because of these problems what restauraunt runs out of this much food. Don't recommend this restauraunt stay away. Will not be going back there ever. Being nice by giving one star. Because only I do like the Tremont area. Just won't be eating at University Inn period. I really wanted to love this restaurant because we waited around an hour to get our food and it was rather overpriced. However, the service wasn't great and the food (except for the pierogies) was disappointing.\n\nLike I mentioned, we waited around an hour to get our food. This was not because the kitchen was slow. Around 80% of the tables were empty, but the line was just moving very, very slowly. The layout of the restaurant was not designed for long lines, so I felt like I was in other people's way while we were waiting.\n\nThe employees who were serving us were also very unhelpful. I ordered the chicken paprikash with pierogies as both of my sides. I assumed that the chicken would come with dumplings or egg noodles. I was wrong, so I had to pay extra to get dumplings on the side (which I regret, because the dumplings were mushy and not that great). The signs were also not updated. They ran out of cabbage and noodles, but didn't notify the customers until they ordered. The chicken paprikash was just a single chicken breast with not much sauce. It was pretty dry so it would have been nice to have more than a couple tablespoons of sauce. The dumplings came in the same sauce, but again, not much sauce was provided.\n\nThe pierogies were delicious, 5/5 by themselves. However, it came in a pool of oil. I had to transfer my piergies to a different plate because I couldn't eat the pierogies without covering them in grease. It was also on the same plate as my chicken paprikash, so the oil mixed with the sauce of the paprikash, making the little sauce that was there inedible. Whoever was dishing out the pierogies was not very consistent, because my boyfriend's pierogies came with just a little bit of oil. \n\nThe bread was decent and I did not try the salad bar or the desserts. The grease-filled plate kind of killed my appetite. For two people, I paid $35. Considering I only enjoyed the 4 pierogies and diet Coke I got, I don't consider that a very good deal. My boyfriend got the stuffed cabbage and finished it off, but he agreed that the pierogies were better.\n\nIf we were to go again, we would just get a dozen pierogies each and grab an extra plate to avoid eating an extra 1/2 cup of oil. I'm polish, Hungarian, and german so I have mixed opinions of this place. I prefer the Hungarian way of making some of their dishes but if you want a legit experience of eastern European cuisine this is the place to go. Its awesome that you can try so many different dishes and desserts as well. I recommend the fish and the perogis if they have them.
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american (traditional)
| 12,123 |
Restaurent name is: Nexus Caf\xc3\xa9 & Coffeehouse
review: Super great lunch. Everything fresh and wonderful tasting! I highly recommend the brisket salad! Delist! Great ice coffee too! I Got The Turkey Pesto Panini. It was Damn good. Price was fair. The Pomme Frites werem\'t that great. I also got the lime coconut bar...It was F"n Great. The cashier was nice and so was the guy who handed me a menu . but before I came in I didn\'t get a card from the red head outside. I walked past twice and she never gave me one. It kind of pissed me off becuase I think it was a stamp card or a discount card. I\'ve been there a few time and I spread out menus and such for the people at my office. Cafe! Yesssssssssss! And it's open late? With a free wifi and good coffee? Yessssssssss! It's about time.\n\nI really like Nexus. Although location itself could be a little problematic, with it being downtown and down the street from the casino, I think Nexus is quite alright.\n\nI've gone here twice and I must say, I really like it. It's pretty spacious, with a couch area with a fireplace, and multiple tables with multiple OUTLETS (yes...outlets!) to plug in your laptop. And it's open LATE. Finally- the late night cafe I'm always looking for! It's so annoying to have to pack up all your stuff at only 10pm at most cafes around here..Nexus is open late! Woot.\n\nAnd the coffee is good. They actually do drip coffee- real style. Woot! I always get a typical latte, but the brew was good and it's pretty good coffee. I haven't tried the food yet, but hey, if you're a coffee shop with food, it's cool.\n\nI met the owner and he showed me other areas around the coffee shop. There's a 30 person meeting room off to the side, and in the back, there's this huge area that can definitely hold about ~100-150 ppls for future music events, etc. It's cool and hip. I like it. \n\nLooking for a late place to do work? With solid coffee and food? Definitely go to Nexus- no more annoyances with early closing coffee shops with no outlets- just go to Nexus instead! Soooo worth it!\n\nI think what I like the most about Nexus is its drive to connect people in Cleveland. Whether it's using local ingredients, or providing volunteer opportunities to nonprofit groups all while providing part of their profits to local initiatives, truly supporting Cleveland is a mission that I love. And is how we make Cleveland a stronger community to live in. It's what makes us proud of CLE.\n\nSo, I support Nexus..and like its coffee here, in the meanwhile too. :) Sad face. I just discovered this cafe last Tuesday and then it closed on Friday. Oh Cleveland.\n\nIn any case, this place was the first place I tried red rooibos espresso tea. It was...amazingly smooth and so good. They also did the siphon coffee. The barista did it with much skill. \n\nThe lunch was very meh. I wouldn't have recommended the vegetarian wrap...no flavor, and it was just a bunch of cold veggies in a wrap. \n\nRIP Nexus. Nexus, you're quite alright in my book! \n\nCheap, healthy lunch options? I feel like that's almost unheard of. Thanks for making it easy to stay on track, body-wise and wallet-wise. They also have some major menu perks worth mentioning. Umm, hello Diet Dr. Pepper and *gasp* Pop Chips! Gah--I love those damn things. You can't find them many places around these parts. \n\nThe space itself looks very chill with plenty of eat-in space for business lunchers and spots to post up if you're using it as a mobile office. I also love that you can see your food being freshly prepared. The spinach flatbread was crunchy, melty and pretty darn healthy! \n\nI think my only complaint (and it's minor) is how miserable parking is over there. It's a big reason why I don't visit E4th and the surrounding businesses during the winter months. It's just too hard to find something unless you want to valet or pay and arm and a leg just to park. *Sigh* But this time of year its perfect for riding your bike over, skipping the traffic and parking and just enjoying a good-for-you meal. \n\nI'm already anticipating my return trip... In fact, who's coming with me?!
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american (new)
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Restaurent name is: Sicilian Ristorante
review: The staff and food was amazing! I can't believe this jewel has been so close. You will not be disappointed by the food and friendly service at all. Everyone that works there is very attentive to everyone's tables. Highly recommend this restaurant!!! I just paid $21.60 for 4 yes FOUR lobster ravioli with Alfredo sauce that seriously needed garlic and a loaf of bread with no flavor, no butter, nothing. Have to say a HUGE disappointment. \nDon't bother with this place\nCarabas is SOOO much better I always rate restaurants in three areas.\n1.Service\n2. Food\n3. Cleanliness \nAs a family of 2 that eats all of our meals at restaurants. I can say that this restaurant constantly gets FIVE STARS. I used to drive by you every day and was curious... Looked you up on Yelp and my stomach started growling. I made reservations to surprise my date mate. Turns out he had been there many times.\n\nWhat a surprise! My shrimp scampi was marvelous and my taste buds were smiling and singing! I was too full to try their delicious looking desserts. Next time for sure. My date mate had one off their pizzas and it too was amazing.\n\nAnd i can't forget kudos to our waiter Louie! What a cute knowledgeable pleasant cool man. He made me feel important and i can't say enough about him.\n\nI'LL DEFINITELY BE BACK! (and soon) I love this place!! My wife and I have been here a few times and we usually get the same thing because it is the perfect sauce! We are always so excited to come here!! One of the servers is named Howie? I think! Sorry if I am wrong but he is amazing!!! The food is phenomenal and the environment is great but he makes it just perfect. He is funny and personable with lots of jokes and always looking to get a smile and making everyone feel welcome. My wife and I already brought our family in and will continue to bring more people. We love supporting family owned businesses, especially when they well deserve it!!
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italian
| 12,125 |
Restaurent name is: Caffe Davio
review: Cafe Davio...ahhhhhhh. I have bben delighted to many breakfasts and dinners here. First breakfast. It is not fancy but has serveral nice touches and menu items.....it is less expensive and beats out the local south side competition as well as the national chains.\nNow dinner. The quality and care that goes into the food is remarkable...and the protions are huge! The menu has a slight seafood bent to it which is nice because Pgh lacks good italian seafood. The waitstaff is very helpful giving very personal service. Try and you will be raving! Omletes were amazing, homefries were superb, and toast (yes toast) was perfect. Only complaint is the time it takes them to cook breakfast, but I guess that's the price you pay for delicious fresh-cooked food. I have been here a couple times and had a pleasant breakfast but my last time there was a hair situation. \n\nI went here for breakfast because its right around the corner from my friends house. The place is incredibly small, maybe 7 tables. Although there was a hair in my omelet last time I am going to take all of my experiences into account. \n\nI had a the greek omelet which was really good! Spinach, feta, swapped olives for tomatoes. A little on the small side but I'm not sure if thats because I ordered it with egg whites. There potatoes are also tasty. I hate when restaurants mess up the home fry situation. The service wasn't the quickest for such a small place. \n\nPRO: turkey sausage and egg whites, apparently its BYOB, tasty omelets sans hair\n\nCON: slower service, hair in food (server only took off half of the price which was strange but Im not a complainer), a la carte items can add up to an expensive breakfast, CASH ONLY, No website \n\nOVERALL: They do have a dinner menu so I would like to give there dinner a chance just because its BYOB ( I can forgive and forget). I'm guessing the food is good, but have tried coming twice for breakfast at 8am and they were not open. Business hours say 7am-10am each time I've tried. I come here every other month or so with a giant group (about 20) of friends.\n\nDinner here is amazing. I\'ve been here so often I\'ve learned that Pasta Granchio, with seafood and feta cheese and spinach, is my favorite. But literally everything is delicious, from the starting salad to the main entree to the desserts. (By the way, if you get dessert, try the cheesecake. It\'s rich and creamy and delightful). Service is always great too, and that\'s saying a lot when you have a party of 20 people.\n\nThe only thing that could use work is the decor, though some would argue that it adds to the charm of the place. It\'s not a "scene" place, so I never take my friends who are into a haute or fancy scene here. It\'s more of a place for foodies who love the hole in the wall with amazing food.
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italian
| 12,126 |
Restaurent name is: Red Soul Japanese Restaurant
review: absolutely the best place to eat as a student at York, super well priced lunch menu, love their 3 roll special 18 pcs for 10.99. their dinner bento box is super filling, my go-to after a long day New place opened across from York University. Overall, needs improvement.\n\n*Miso soup had to be asked for several times. Once served, it was cold!\n*Only AYCE sushi place that serves green salad without dressing\n*Shrimps were not cleaned (no matter what we ordered, rolls, tempura, skewers) \n*Many items not brought\n*rice had a little too much vinegar for my liking\n\nSadly, nothing really stood out as my favourite Waited an hour for delivery. Food came stone cold. Salmon was paper thin and short ribs were dry and pure fat could not eat it. AYCE Review: It's OK.\n\nSushi: ordered salmon, white tuna and mackerel\nSuuuuper thin slices of fish on a lot of rice. Taste wasn't bad but I've never seen slices so thin. \n\nRolls: much better than the nigiri. They make good salmon avocado rolls. \n\nAppetizers: probably best thing you can get. \n\nThey refilled drinks promptly.\n\nNot a bad place to grab a quick meal. I've only ever ordered take out for delivery from here, but let me tell you, the sushi is great. You get a good size portion for what you pay, they deliver it with ginger and wasabi and a side of soy sauce along with chopsticks. I'm a simple gal, so I like to order the yam tempura, the spicy crab roll, and the cucumber. It's great. One of the best sushi restaurants I've tried in the GTA.
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japanese
| 12,127 |
Restaurent name is: Nour Deli And Bakery
review: There is no inside dining. Only a few tables outside. Food was great!! We walked into this place on a whim. We were meeting friends at the theater at 6:30. We decided to check this place out. you walk in and it is kinda baron. There are two deli/bakery type counters. The menu board advertised different pizzas. The one deli case had different baklava's and I'm guessing other desserts. The other had deli meats, feta cheese, olives, hummus and other mayo type salads. There was a sign on the counter for a Garlic Chicken which looked like a panini and a bag of chips. So after asking what was in the sandwhich we find out that it is feta cheese, garlic sauce, real pulled chicken, lettuce and tomato. This is what I ordered. When I opened the box I was surprise to see that the sandwich was on a sub roll vs a panini. While we were waiting we found out that this was a new owner and he only took over less than 2 weeks ago. So it seems that there are some thinks that need to be worked out. The sandwich was delicious. The bread was fresh not too tough, nice and soft. The ingredients were fresh as well. I would eat here again but it's not a place to eat with a group of friends and hang out. I love this place! This place is conveniently located in the colonnade plaza next to the movie theater on pebble and eastern.\n\nThe staff are friendly and great, and really informative with their foods. I was so interested in learning their names and their contents in their food they were so nice enough to let me try samples of their different types of Bakalvas!\n\nI normally get the Grape Leaves, Tibouli Salads, and their Spinach pies! they are to die for and yet CHEAP!\n\nI also love their Spinach and Cheese Zatars along with their cucumber greek yogurt and their hummus!\n\nEverything is made fresh daily, if you want you may even request to have those orders made fresh to order they are usually nice to enough to do that for me.\n\nAs far as their Bakalavas go they are amazing and really good! They have an amazing selection, never thought there were so many different types.\n\nIf your in a rush go ahead and order it to go, otherwise enjoy their food while sitting outside.\n\n\nTry NOW! ;) Came here thanks to Ian A :) \nThe tabouli salad was fresh. You could taste the cilantro and the lemon juice. ;\nThe spinach mini pies were freshly baked- great if you're looking to eat something healthy and juicy. \nTheir mini pizza with vegetables was great with their hummus. \nThe pita bread is freshly made and fills you up quick. \nAlthough there isn't a place to sit besides two tables outside, it's a nice place to have a quick bite to eat with some friends. \n\nif you're around the area try the spinach mini pies :) Vegetable pizza is amazing. Side of feta and some hummus. Pita made fresh. This place is brand spanking new (a few weeks old or so?) and I see it every time I go to get my hair done telling myself that I was going to have to go check it out. Well, my hummus craving did me in and I went here in search of satisfaction and I was not disappointed!\n\nI really only wanted a small lunch; some hummus, olives and something to dip the hummus with. \n\nI was greeted with smiles by two very nice gentleman who own it. The place is clean and spotless and all the food looks so appetizing! Baklava! Ugh, I wish!\n\nAnyway, the only bread they had available was something that they made fresh (3 minute wait). It came out round, puffy and delicious! It eventually lost the air and turned into a thin pita like bread. Let me tell you, it was good! The hummus was so, so delicious I wish I'd gotten more! They give you a huge amount for around $3. I couldn't eat it one sitting. You could tell they made it themselves because it didn't have the vinegar-y taste you usually find in store bought. They have a small selection of olives; kalamata, green and cured. They were all so good! \n\nMy stylist tells me they also have a really great pizza that she gets there all the time so I'm trying that on my next visit.\n\nThis is a really nice, convenient Mediterranean bakery with dessert, sandwiches, sides and catering. We need more ethnic places like this in Vegas! \n\nFYI: be sure to bring cash or spend more than $10 to use credit/debit
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mediterranean
| 12,128 |
Restaurent name is: Thai Express
review: This is one of my favourite food court places to eat at. They have decent pho and the pad Thai is tasty as well.\n\nA little pricy for Thai food in a food court but still yummy to eat. Best food court option in the Pickering Mall. Its a nice change from the greasy fried options of the other choices or the overpriced Subway option. I stick with the classic Chicken Pad Thai. Add a little lime and crushed peanuts to enhance it a bit. They offer the choice of mild or spicy, both are great. If you are not a huge fan of spicy foods, go with mild. At Thai Express spicy does mean spicy. In terms of a food court experience this place is a 5 star. For this review I am breaking two person cardinal rules: I\'m reviewing what I believe is a chain, and Food Court Food (the latter I break a bit more than the former).\n\nI can\'t go on and on about the service, or the ambiance. It\'s a mall, and a food court. The people who take your orders are ok I guess.\n\nAn famous American Author once said "The simplest things are often the truest." This chain of Thai food restaurants really takes this statement to heart.\n\nThe time I went here they asked me how spicy I wanted it, hot, medium or mild. Which is pretty much good enough to get the point across. The food is cooked quickly and well. It doesn\'t have that odd ketchup taste that you get when you go to other fast food thai places, They have peanuts and you can take as much as you want, and you can take lemon wedges.\n\nAt this chain they understand the beauty of pad thai. They do it simple, fast and cheap. There aren\'t a lot of bells and whistles, and it\'s not a high scale restaurant. However, the pad thai I have had here has always been very good. The elegance through simplicity is almost Tao like here.\n\nWhenever I am in the Pickering Town Center, I like eating here. Love their noodle soups! Better than most pho places in durham region with the exception of viet delight!\n\nAlmost every time we are in the Pickering Town Center, we end up eating here. Their noodle soups are fast, packed with vegetable and oh so comforting blend of soup and noodles. \n\nAs far as fast food goes, this is top notch and I don't feel guilty grabbing a quick bite here. I think I end up here everytime we eat at the Pickering Town Center food court. It's either this or one other option haha\n\nTheir noodles just seem a bit more firm than other locations where I've honestly had noodles that were just... one.. shape.. on my plate. As in they're all mushed into a block and melted into eachother.. Here, they use a nice constant high heat on the noodlles and toss them quickly to get the airy noodles. It doesn't feel too fast food-y which I always appreciate. Staff are fairly friendly.. nothing special really.\n\nIt's a food court. You can't expect all that much other than a decent quick bite. This place offers up food that's just not doused in oil, so it's a good choice :)
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thai
| 12,129 |
Restaurent name is: Bar Milano
review: We ordered 2 pizzas (one for each of us) and they were delicious! The service was great, prices were reasonable and had a wonderful view of the harbor!! Not sure why it's rated so low..usually people only write reviews when bad, I guess. I would recommend this place to everyone!! The views are fabulous down at Harbourfront and this place tops it when it comes to views. We waited 15-20 min on a Sat which isn't bad. But they sat us at a really dirty (filthy) table. They came to clean it but it was still dirty. We moved inside. \n\nThe menu is rather simple. Very very little in terms of vegetarian or vegan options. Add a gluten free or vegan option and this place would come up a notch. Coffee selections poor. \n\nBathrooms not quite up to what they should be. Staff friendly. \n\nWe preferred the IL fornello by far. This place could be great and I hope they give attention to a few finer details. Some of the nicest summer views in the city! This is one of those places you go to just for the location and waterfront views. The food wasn't much and everything was overpriced.\n\nThe patio was the best part about the experience for me. \n\nMy friend and I tried the thin crust pizza which was actually really good !\n\nAs other people mentioned, I definitely would not go here if you're in a hurry. Had to hunt down the server to settle up the bill.\n\nThe candlelight dinner by the waterfront was essentially what made this place memorable. There was a pretty long cue at the entrance but only about 50% of the tables were actually taken. We were asked to wait for 30 minutes before a table would be free for us. Finally we got a table in the back. Windy, dirty and without any attendance. We asked for a blanket, they said they were out of blankets. We asked for a white wine, the white wine came in 30 minutes, We asked for food, they promised they would provide this commodity for us but they failed lamentably. After over 60 minutes we had to cancel our order and go somewhere else because the place was blowing. In a word...or a few words...not worth it!!! The food is not spectacular but maybe more im portant is the it never arrives! Sucked so much over price for such shitty food. The tomato soup was too salty, the steak was burnt and the salmon tasted weird. Also the waitresses dress was super short so it felt very uncomfortable every time she came to talk to us.
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italian
| 12,130 |
Restaurent name is: The Desert Rose Restaurant and Hookah Lounge
review: Beautiful decor and very gracious service! We went with a large group and had a wonderful time. It was such a treat to try authentic Moroccan food. The appetizers were delicious and the meat in the mains was succulent. Give it a try if you're looking for a new experience! This place is gorgeous! The photos do not do it justice. Really chill place to relax (keep in mind there are no televisions). The prices are great for sheesha and for food. I highly recommend trying the Moroccan tea if you've never tried it before. The owner is incredibly kind and service comes quite fast. I'll definitely come back with friends! Checked out this place a bunch of times during Ramadan, but they seemed closed. Are they still in business? The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxing at this family owned and managed restaurant!\n The decore is great for group hang outs or dates! We had lots of fun playing games and smoking shisha with friends here. \nThe Moroccan food tasted great and was served beautifully! \nThe shisha and tea were great aswell! Wonderful, relaxing atmosphere - sheer hangings separate tables and give a private and romantic feel, and comfy sofas and throw pillows encourage lounging.\n\nSuper-friendly staff - everyone wanted to make sure we were doing well, and the female owner recognized me when I walked past the next day, and greeted me with a big smile and 'hello'. \n\nWe had the double apple shisha - delicious, thick and smooth! Make sure to ask for their fancy ice insert, which goes into the mouthpiece and cools and thickens the smoke on its way out. \n\nI didn't have a meal there, but we were given small cups of Moroccan tea on the house, which was so delicious! \n\nAll in all, I absolutely love this place, and will be going back frequently. I highly recommend checking it out!
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mediterranean
| 12,131 |
Restaurent name is: Krazy Fish
review: This is the place you have been looking for. Great food, good price and fun Great little quarky restaurant on Central Ave. I had the lemongrass tofu tacos which were topped with a blueberry sauce. The tofu was a little chewy but overall the flavor of the tacos were good. I ordered the mac and cheese to accompany the tacos which sounds like a weird chocie but I was craving some comfort food. It wasn't the best mac and cheese that I've ever had, but it did the trick. We also ordered the potato cakes which were filled with potatoes, peas, onions, and spices pan-fried topped with Jamaican yellow curry and Krazy Slaw on the side. Overall the meal was ok. We sat outside on a beautiful night and had good service so that made it better. I'll have to try some other things on the menu next time I'm there. I\'ve wanted to try this restaurant for years and just never made it until now. I\'m not sure what I expected but I think it was greatness based on the pictures submitted by other reviewers and the eclectic exterior of the restaurant. \n\nWhen we arrived we were kinda greeted by some guy and through a combination of body language, nonverbal cues, and common sense we arrived at a table. Our waiter was nice but very uninformed about the menu offerings and though we explained it was our first time here an needed a moment to review the menu, he proceeded to read almost the entirety of it to us. Ver. Batim. \n\nWe ordered the seafood dip with toast points as it was one of the specials and we both ordered the Cuban Chicken Roti one with the Jamaican Curry Sauce and the other with Indian Curry Sauce. The sides we selected were the Broccoli medley and some kind of Corn concoction with a fancy name. \n\nThe dip came out quickly but I was surprised that it was cold. I would\'ve liked to have known that was how it\'s intended but it was decent for cold seafood dip. There was some long piece of white meat or something that could\'ve been squid or???? The point is that when we asked what was in the dip before ordering he definitely didn\'t indicate something that should look like that. \n\nThe Roti was flavorful except both tasted exactly the same. When we inquired about this the waiter, after "going to inform the cooks about it," literally said "um the Jamaican Curry is Indian Curry with curry in it." IM SORRY WHAT???? The Broccoli, cabbage, and carrot situation was way overcooked as in almost brownish-grey and very peppery. The Corn was good. \n\nOverall it was just "ok" and a strong maybe on returning but I just wasn\'t that impressed. This place is fabulous! The menu is a little overwhelming, but my husband and I enjoyed our meal. I ordered 3 vegetables: squash casserole, mac and cheese and refrito beans. Delicious cornbread was included. I didn't know this when I ordered, but a salad came with my meal. It contained all the yummy stuff, pickled beets, jalapenos and black eyed peas over greens. My husband ordered fish tacos and mac and cheese. He stated that it was the best mac and cheese he had ever had. The service was prompt and friendly. We will definitely return! Being that I have visited this location before I was shocked and saddened that I was forced o pay 1/2 price for a meal I did not eat. What was worse is that the owner instead of talking face to face had somone relay to me that since they won the "Best of Charlotte" newbies have come to taste food and did not like it so they implemented a policy not to lose money that you would have to pay 1/2 price for meal. So here\'s the thing, I took a bite literally it tasted like the dish prepared in was not properly cleaned and reused. And it tasted like it was cooked in used material. I paid $44 for some food I never ate. DO NOT WASTE your time especially NOT YOUR MONEY! I am sad to say that a local decent spot has let fame got to their heads and forgot how to treat a customer. I will not be returning and lost money over terrible food. Bad Policy. Bad SERVICE! The waiter I must say tried. It was management that didn\'t see the value in a customer just in money.
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asian fusion
| 12,132 |
Restaurent name is: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
review: Let me just say that I usually love Red Robin. Generally their burgers are great and the bottomless fries with their seasoning can't be beat. However our experience at this location was awful. After ordering we waited 45 minutes for our food, needless to say our 2 young children didn't do well with the wait. We didn't see our waiter the whole time. Food came and was disappointing. Burger was cold, sandwiches burned. No communication or apology. Won't be going to this location. No wait to be seated. But my family and I sat there for 22mins and NO ONE took our drink order or even bothered to introduce themselves as our waiter We will not be going back to this Red Robins. After an unfortunate experience at this location, I posted a review detailing the problems with my experience. The management reached out to me trying to smooth over the situation. Gave them one more shot and had a much better experience. Not perfect, but I'll probably be back again because of the good customer service. Came with a group for lunch today to celebrate a birthday. Server seemed annoyed and was somewhat rude with most of us as if she didn't like doing groups. Nancy was her name. \nI ordered a burger with cheddar cheese American cheese and grilled onions with extra crispy french fries Nancy asked how my burger should be my cooked and I said medium. I don't know why they bother asking you because all of our burgers were well done. My burger also did not have grilled onions on it, it had onion straws. when I looked at the bill, I was charged a 1. 29 for cheddar cheese a 1. 99 for American cheese and $0.99 for the onion straws. the whole bill with my drink was $18.42. I am not picky about prices but I think this is ridiculous, the server could have recommended a different way to order that would have saved me some money but of course she didn't bother.\nAverage food, bad service and ridiculous prices, sorry Red Robin, I will pass next time. I had the Black and Blue burg, the wife had a Bonzai burg. Both very good and flavorful. Server Alex was very attentive. We love the new decor. We will be back.
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american (traditional)
| 12,133 |
Restaurent name is: Dunning's Grill
review: I really wanted to like this place, because it sounds like it used to be really popular. We heard the burgers were very good once upon a time, so we tried them, but they were just ok. Nice people though, and plenty of seating. Good place to watch the game probably (bar). Dunning's Grill is another one of those solid neighborhood joints. Nothing on the menu here'll surprise you, but you'll get good chow for your buck here. We're taling standard bar fare here--burgers, wraps, fish sandwiches, and variations of fried and grilled chicken. \n\nIt's a good place to meet up with your friends before or after a movie at the nearby Regent's Square as I did. I had the BLT which was as good as any other BLT I've had at least a dozen other places. They have vegetarian options here but if you're a true vegetarian or vegan be forewarned! They're really meatless variations of their regular menu items. The food here is okay. I found it very "Pittsburgh" with lots of fried foods. The menu is predictable, and the food is forgettable, but portions are large, and prices are fair. My favorite thing is the "low calorie" Pittsburgh salad which has an entire giant baked potato underneath it instead of fries. \n\nThe staff is quite friendly and helpful giving lots of options to make sure your order is tailored to your tastes. Not worth your time.\n\nTerrible service. The food was mediocre at best. \n\nAt Dunning\'s I did something I\'ve never done before and hope to never have to do again in my life, I didn\'t tip a waiter. Gave him nada. This guy was the worst waiter I\'ve ever had in my life, ever. First, he forgot our ticket, completely botched it. Which, no biggie, mistakes happen. He never re-filled our water, never checked on us, at one point I saw him walk by and look at us, he had an "oh, darn" look on his face and then he looked down at his tickets. He never turned us in.\n\nFinally after 30 minutes we asked about our food. "I\'ll go check on it." 10 minutes later he shows up, checked on another table and then turned to us, "o, I checked on your food, there was some conflict in the kitchen, they\'ll take half-off your meals, sorry about that." And then he gave a whatever wave. This guy was totally checked out. You don\'t give a customer a whatever wave, he was down to 10 percent at this point. Especially since he lied. Conflict in the kitchen? Really? My girlfriend ordered a salad.\n\nWe continued to wait, I told my girlfriend if our food didn\'t come by 20 after we were walking out. It came at 18 after. The waiter said he\'d get me some ketchup, I told him please. I also told him I had somewhere to be so could we get the check now. 10 minutes later he dropped off the check. Never apologized, never asked us how it was, nothing. I never got my ketchup either. I had to go to the hostess and ask for ketchup. O, I almost forgot, at one point said waiter dropped a plate of food all over the floor, never apologized to anyone, goes without saying at this point. To top it off, he didn\'t CLEAN IT UP. One of the other waitresses cleaned it up for him 5 minutes later. Let me point out too this establishment was not very crowded.\n\nNow, if you\'re going to be terrible to customers, that\'s your choice, you can deal with the consequences of getting a low gratuity, but if you hang your co-workers out to dry too, then you don\'t deserve a penny as far as I\'m concerned. As I said, the food was mediocre at best.\n\nWhen I got my tab I wrote a big fat ZERO on the tip. Then, I wrote an explanation on the back of the receipt.\n\n"You did this to yourself." I went up to the hostess and explained what happened and gave her a couple dollars since there\'s no reason she should suffer for his incompetency. Regardless, I won\'t be back. When you\'ve got options like Green Mango, D\'s, Map Room, and now Root 174 and Cibo all in the area I\'m surprised this place can manage to stay in business as it is beyond lousy in comparison. My first visit was tonight, on wing night. I got barbecue wings and a side salad. My son got parmesan and garlic wings. Large meaty wings with flavorful coatings. I asked for ranch and blue cheese for dipping and both were delicious. The salad wasn't real special but it had a nice combination of greens. Waitress was friendly and efficient. Nice neighborhood feel. So glad my son brought me here. It was his 5th wing night visit on a row.
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american (traditional)
| 12,134 |
Restaurent name is: Hillside Spot
review: I want to give this place more stars but the wait staff just brings me down. The menu is unique and tasty. I just cant get past the customer service. I have been here numerous times on Saturday and Sunday mornings when the volume is high. After the long but expected wait, you will sit at your table for another 15 minutes before server comes by just to tell you they will be back in just a few minutes. Beware of ordering a specialty coffee or tea. It may or may not come and if it does, it will be at the end of your meal. This place is amazing, the food and service is amazing, .i've been here many times and will keep coming back and bring guests. Beautiful ambiance and clean. This is a good local and healthy meal at a reasonable price. Beer and wine selection is a plus. Menu could use a little updating but maybe we eat there too much. Hillside also has great dinner and lunch meals. The mesquite chicken is delicious, they have really good Mexican food, plus great sandwiches and a plethora of interesting salads that are healthy and taste delicious. I love the atmosphere, the wine and beer list, the outdoor seating, the pulled pork sandwich, the fries, there is a lot to like about Hillside. I just wish they would stay open later. 8 p.m. even on a weeknight is too early to close. We love this place! Have eaten here several times and experienced breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Food is fresh and prepared with care! Mia's pancakes are to die for! One small issue noted...we sat at the counter at our last visit, which is fun because you get to watch the going-ons inside the kitchen. We watched one of the chef's refilling a plastic squeeze bottle with some sort of sauce. He carefully poured the contents into the bottle and I noticed that the top had dried, crusted sauce around the edge. Sure enough, the chef finished pouring the sauce into the bottle, used his spatula to scrape the edges back into the bottle and put the top back on without wiping it. Wish I hadn't seen that! Guys...wipe the tops of the bottles before putting the tops back on! They get crusty and gross.
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american (traditional)
| 12,135 |
Restaurent name is: 1905 Eatery
review: The service is amazing. They have fantastic food I've never been disappointed. My entire family can come here and everyone finds something they enjoy. I recommend the linguini in white clam sauce. 1905 is one of those restaurants that offers good food and friendly service. On our recent visit I had the Crab ravioli with some veggies; think it was a daily special. While I enjoyed the ravioli it seemed to just be OK, I guess I was expecting more flavor. The meal came with a tossed salad and some fresh bread. \n1905 is small and noisy. There was a table of 12 that was very noisy. We visited this restaurant twice in one week and each time the food was served lukewarm at best and during our second visit 3 of 4 main courses had to be sent back. They then came back no warmer than when first served.\n\nDuring our first visit, there were 10 of us and the place was not crowded at all, but it took at least 5 - 7 minutes from the first main course to be served to the last main course being served. \nDuring our second visit, the appetizers, soup, salads and main courses, served lukewarm, were served within a total of 10 minutes.\nThere appears to be no coordination between the service staff and the kitchen staff.\n\nThe food looks great, but for some reason they cannot get it to the table while it is hot. All I can say is that I have never been treated so rudely. We had reservations for seven. We showed up around 6:45.... Not realizing that it\'s really a small place and nowhere to wait. We were quickly approached by a waitress. We told her we had reservations...she looked around and said" I can seat you with either of these two parties..!!?? Who does that?...seriously wanted us to sit at a table with other people who were already eating....same table! I told her we could come back...she said..Sorry, they took in walk-ins ahead of our reservation...and they still couldn\'t promise us a table. I don\'t care how good the food is....seriously un-cool. Go to Olives and Peppers in Gibsonia...or Alla Famiglia...loads of better Italian restaurants in our area It didn't live up to the hype as the food was not hot enough and the service was inflexible to do something slightly off the menu. There are a lot of better BYOB places in the Burgh.
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italian
| 12,136 |
Restaurent name is: Taco Bell
review: Really waiting in drive thru with five cars in front of me for 20 minutes. Sorry I'm backing up and going somewhere else Been in the drive thru with only three cars in front of me for no kidding 30 minutes and counting. I've been waiting so long I've logged onto Yelp for the first time ever to write this review, meanwhile my fianc\xc3\xa9 has been waiting for me to pick him up for this long, and there's no exit If I could give this place 0 stars I would. There's are 3 people just standing in the front while we've been in the drive thru for 20 minutes, no that is not an exaggeration. Once you are on line there is no exit and you have no choice but to stay in line. This place needs a wake up call. Human sloths of the earth work here and they need to be taught basic human skills. Seriously they have no hope in life, you will all work here forever. Terrible service. this is the worst taco bell ever do not patronize i sat blocked in their drive thru last night for 40 min after repeating my order 6x to the cashier who obviously didn't care about any customers who has to repeat 6x....then i finally get to the window and my large order isn't ready yet so i asked for a manager was told he went outside i cancelled my order drove around the building to find a manager smoking a cigarette while talking on his cellphone...seriously my money spends anywhere and it won't be here You will never find a worse Taco Bell in the entire world.... Every single order is ALWAYS messed up, cashier has no idea what she's doing as she cannot even simply type orders in correctly. It is so slow, you'll be waiting for at least 20 mins so if you don't have time to wait for a messed up order, consider choosing another establishment. Would rate this a ZERO but that's not an option. Never go here.
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mexican
| 12,137 |
Restaurent name is: Prairie Cafe & Bakery
review: Just had my third breakfast since this cafe moved across the street into larger quarters. I loved the food at the old place. I'm ready to report my major disappointment with what the new kitchen is producing. Food was long in preparation, egg dishes were overcooked, greasy, omelet was a overdone dried out frittata. I have visited for lunch twice, great sandwiches at good value with fresh fruit as a side - beautiful new building full of light. I recently met my friend here to catch up over coffee and as soon as she walked in she exclaimed, "this place is so cute!" So yeah, they have a cute interior, with lots of space, and they have tasty food too!\n\nMy friend got a coffee (mocha something?) which she raved about. She kept saying it was too hot to drink, but then wouldn\'t stop drinking it! I decided to opt for a Wright smoothie instead of coffee, and that had strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and banana. It was very tasty and refreshing. We also both got marzipan croissants. They were flaky and moist and the filling was yummy.\n\nThe staff was smiling and friendly and the prices were very reasonable.\n\nThey were previously located across the street, and I went to that location a few times a while back and always enjoyed whatever I ordered... especially the French toast with strawberries and whipped cream! Mmmmmmm I\'m going to have to go back for that soon! :) New location is gorgeous!! There's something for everyone here. Healthy options, ultimate comfort foods, a wide selection of teas... And oh their tea! You get a huge pot of high quality loose leaf tea for a small price. I always ask for a little soy milk to add to mine. Just delightful. \n\nNote: The wifi is strongest in the far end of the cafe near the restrooms. Went to new facility on Fathers-day. It used to be one of my most favorite places for coffee, bake goods, and breakfast. Food was still excellent, we had a scramble and it was excellent. Food still is great, but, the new beauty full facilities has major problem. I have not been in such a load environment for eating for a long time. In looking at the internal construction there is no sound absorbing or muffling materials anywhere. The restaurant is an Eco chamber. Than to top it off they where constantly grinding what I initially thought was coffee but it turned out to be some kind of smoothy. Than a worker showed up without her proper tee shirt on and the manger had to yell over the smoothy machine for her to get her work shirt on and get to work. He of course had to yell since the smoothy machine was going so all the customers got to witness the entire exchange. The tables are much more spread out and the tables are big. But because of that I could not talk across the wide table in such a noisy enviorment. The design to have the kitchen out in the open makes the noise of food prep a big problem. The feel of the old place is gone. \nThey can now handle more customers but the dinning experience is greatly reduced. I came across town from the east side to dine here, but going forward I will only be going here if it happens to be on my way to somewhere. I hope Prairie can address the loss of comfort they used to have, it will take a real effort and defiantly some extensive attention to sound dampening.
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american (traditional)
| 12,138 |
Restaurent name is: Sauvignon Bistro
review: I really liked this room. I loved the colours, the layout and the relative quiet of this place. It's really comfortable here and when I walked in I immediately fell in love with the place. Unfortunately, the food really didn't match the decor. It wasn't bad but it was uninspired. It might be a great place to bring people who are very unadventurous eaters. Steak was ho-hum. Duck was good, but a bit dry. Frites were terribly greasy. Service was efficient but not very warm. \n\nI think I will come back to this place to enjoy the bar, but I'll probably eat elsewhere. I can't believe there are only 6 reviews??!! This is such an adorable place with dimmed red lanterns and cute tables/chairs. I had the duck, it's a slightly dry outside, but it's extremely juicy inside. My friend's beef is also very well done! I have to admit this place is a bit pricey, but it's beach area, what do you expect! The chorizo pasta is the best pasta I've ever had (and I've been to italy). Nice patio and always good service. The beaches actually lacks great restaurants so this place wins it for me. This is my favourite place to have dinner in the beach area. The food is delicious and prepared with care. I love the Caesar salad. I would like more vegetarian options, generally it is salads, soup, an appetizer and a main. Having a couple more veg choices in the mains would be nice. They do have a good selection of fish choices. The atmosphere is cosy with original photographs on the walls. Front and side patio dining is offered during the summer and a little entrance to block most of the wind when entering is put up in the winter. There is a lot of thought that goes into the atmosphere, menu and wine selection. The entire staff is excellent, attentive and welcoming. I like everything about this special little place and have enjoyed my meal and my experience on every visit! I hope to get back again soon. I really liked this restaurant. I remember some years back, I had this lovely vegetable quinoi dish with butternut squash and I would have it every time. I have not been back for a very long time, and went just last Friday and I was delighted to find the menu had changes somewhat, but disappointed that they no longer had the quinoi. \n\nIntro. It was around 8-ish that my amour and I decided to go out and eat. I was starving and didn't feel like wandering around looking for somewhere to eat. I suggested Sauvignon which was the closest restaurant to my place, and, that was not fast food. I was a bit apprehensive though because this place is always very busy and on a Friday night before the long weekend? Luckily, we got a table for 2.\n\nFood. Good but don't expect the wow factor. I had (can you guess?) the duck - crispy skin, a little dry, but tasty altogether. My amour had the spicy pork dish, and it WAS spicy. But, there is a cool cr\xc3\xa8me fraiche-like sauce which cools your tongue, so it is a thoughtfully put-together dish. For appetizers, we both shared mussels which, in my opinion, was average (I have never had bad mussels, so...) The mussel broth was great for dipping the chunky bread that is served at the beginning. \n\nAmbiance. Intimate. It's a small restaurant, and the dark-toned walls give it at an almost romantic atmosphere. There is outdoor seating for warmer days, however, I find sitting on the uncomfortable, metal chairs a damper on the whole outdoor dining experience. No complaints about the service: efficient where it needs to be.\n\nAll in all, a staple in Leslieville. In the immediate block, I find this is one of the nicer restaurants (amidst the pubs and Starbucks and Harvey's). My parents have come here many a time and it's hard to explain, but Sauvignon is neither bad nor outstanding. It's a restaurant where you kind of want to go, but kind of don't want to go. My mom has said that there really is nothing to eat, and I fear that even with the menu change, we will go here as a last resort. Yet, it is a nice cozy place and if you just want to relax with good company and good wine, then let Sauvignon be your next stop.
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canadian (new)
| 12,139 |
Restaurent name is: Bo\xc3\xaete Geisha
review: Friendly and prompt service. Succulent sushi at very good price. Highly recommended ! I love this place!! They have great deals on sushi and the food is amazing! The best part is the food is fresh!! I've been coming here for years! The staff is very friendly :) Best sushi I ever had in my life. I've been eating all over the world and this place us simply amazing and affordable. I love it here! All the other sushi places are closed on Mondays and closed during certain times on other days. But Bo\xc3\xaete Geisha is always open! The sushi is great and it's reasonably priced. It makes more sense to order take-out from here rather then dining in because it's a small place, seats 15 people total I think. They always have good music playing, too. C'est un tout petit endroit tr\xc3\xa8s color\xc3\xa9 situe sur l'avenue du Mont Royal....il y a 2/3 cuisini\xc3\xa8res qui oeuvreront devant vous! Petit b\xc3\xa9mol...entre les commandes au comptoir, en salle et sur internet...les filles avaient l'air un petit peu d\xc3\xa9pass\xc3\xa9es et submerg\xc3\xa9es!\nNotre commande est donc arriv\xc3\xa9e avec un tantinet de retard et j'ai du me trimballer le plateau de sushis sans sac dans le m\xc3\xa9tro jusqu'\xc3\xa0 Jarry! Pour la praticite....on repassera! \nBref, sinon nous n'avons pas \xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 d\xc3\xa9\xc3\xa7us par les sushis qui \xc3\xa9taient tr\xc3\xa8s gouteux et originaux! C'est un tr\xc3\xa8s bon point de pouvoir encore \xc3\xaatre surpris par la conception/l'agencement des saveurs dans les sushis!\nC'\xc3\xa9tait vraiment tr\xc3\xa8s bon!
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japanese
| 12,140 |
Restaurent name is: Oasis Raspados
review: Loved it! I had no idea what to order or what anything on the menu was for that matter. The woman working there was so friendly and explained everything perfectly so that we could order just the right items. I definitely hope to return! This place is honestly amazing. Love everything I get from here. Make sure you try the obispos!!! Glad not to have to drive too far out of Scottsdale for authentic Mexican shaved ice treats. The Chamoyada reminds me of a Bloody Mary on ice - salty, spicy and sweet! Perfect way to cool down on a hot day. The raspados are soooo good!!! My kids loved them and they are better than ice cream so we WILL be back for more. The raspados are delicious! Fresh fruit, large servings and condensed milk. \n\nThe only things lacking:\n1) No calorie information anywhere.\n\n2) If you aren't fluent in Spanish, you won't know what some of the menu items are or even how to pronounce them. I'd like to try them, but I'm not really sure how to order. \n\nThat being said, all the raspados and thrifty ice cream I've ever had here has been delicious. The service is speedy and friendly. Great place for a sweet treat.
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mexican
| 12,141 |
Restaurent name is: Tijuana Flats
review: My friend and I stumbled onto this place over the weekend and we felt like we hit the jack pot. We were greeted immediately by a friendly young girl who asked us if it was our first time. She was so informative as was every other employee that we encountered. You order through a line and then they deliver the food to your table when it is ready. The food is UH-mazing. I had the black bean quesaDILLA and it came with chips and and lots of fun toppings. They have a wide variety of sauces to try at a station ranging from sweet to slap yo mama hot. Decor is bright and artistic. You will not be disappointed. This place is awesome!! Great food at great prices and excellent service! I have gotten chimichangas, tacos, and tonight I tried the atom bombs! Like a jalapeno popper only wayyyyy better!! I really want to highlight the wonderful guest service at this store...Charlene and Lauren were helpful, friendly, funny and NOT ROBOTS!! I cannot stand going somewhere and being read a script by the person serving me...nice to see some great personalities! The girls were greeting guests immediately and not being overly aggressive with asking if we needed anything! Charlene told me about her favorite hot sauce which was delicious and not too hot! She also let me know about the offer where I donate $5 and get a bottle of hot sauce!!!!!! 5 stars all around, I will be back for sure! I've visited TF a couple of times now. Both times the service has been outstanding, the food was delicious and the hot sauce bar was amazing. Go and thank me later. All I will say is the I liked the refried beans. Really, you ask? Yes. After two visits and trying a few different things Tijuana Flats is not worth the money and time. My first visit I ordered a Taco Salad, which was decent. The bottom of the taco shell was filled with stale rice and and topped with a pile of lettuce and tomatoes and maybe 10 pieces of chicken. The chicken was cooked well, but nothing great. As for the salsa bar, or hot sauce bar, UGH! All disgusting in my mind. Tonight, craving Mexican after a long day at work I thought I would give them another try. I ordered the duo, a chicken burrito and a beef taco. A burrito is warm with sauce and cheese on top, right? No, this was a cold flour tortilla rolled up, basically a rolled taco. The beef taco was decent, but had so much lettuce and tomato it was hard to enjoy anything else. And, the most disappointing point of both the burrito and the taco was that both had no meat filling. I had a spoonful of beef and maybe less than 10 pieces of chicken. With Bakersfield so close and Moe's down the street TF will not be my go to Mexican in the area. Sorry, I so wished more for them. For my 1st experience here, it was not good. \n\nI will start with the positives, the staff is friendly. \n\nNow the rest: Reading the reviews, there seems to be a common experience of not knowing what to do when you walk in the door. This is the 1st mistake of many made by Tijuana Flats.\n\nThe next mistake is the ordering process, the burrito comes with nothing and you need to pick your toppings, the issue is they do not list all of the toppings. You have to ask if you can get guacamole or rice or vegetables. \n\nThe worse of the issues is the taste of the food, everything tastes canned and not fresh. For example, there is a lack of salt and lime in the salsa. \n\nAll this being said, TF is overpriced for canned food. If you are on E Blvd and are craving Mexican, go to Cantina 1511. \n\nMost places that have moved into this location have not survived, as of now, looks like TF will be another one that does not stack up to the competition on the same road.
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mexican
| 12,142 |
Restaurent name is: The Spot Etc
review: Great happy hour specials. The chicken is my favorite. I wish they would bring back their chicken and waffles I would be there every weekend for brunch. The atmosphere is safe and friendly. I highly recommend this place. I\'ve ordered the chicken wings twice thus far. They are fried just right but are a little too salty for my liking. I\'m not sure if they are following a "recipe" or if the cook is just heavy handed with the season salt, but try them for yourself ! Oh, and you only get the $0.50 deal if you eat in! I love the spot best to go on a Sunday very good chicken and fresh fries! Food takes a while to come out but theses usually a ton of other orders ahead of you. Once you taste the chicken you'll understand it's worth the wait! Went to The Spot last night to pick up take out order of wings...Uh uh uh...delicious! Also, my sister introduced me to Dave, the owner. Great spot Dave n the wings were fabulous! Thinking about going back today New to Pittsburgh I've made this place my Friday night hangout place. Great LIVE music, and a very hospitable crowd. The decor is as old school as the music that they play, if you're there for the music you'll be fine. As a dude I was also impressed by the beautiful woman. Be foreWarned at around 9pm the crowd begins to change-- younger hip hop crowd arrives for the hip hop scene. Best time to exit the building.
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american (new)
| 12,143 |
Restaurent name is: The Caf\xc3\xa9 Carnegie
review: I love this place. It's not your normal cafe.For me, I thought the prices were low considering the type of food that was being served. They're not serving dive bar food, the food menu is more upscale. But the prices are on the lower side in my opinion. The quality of the food is excellent. \n\nI'm not sure why people are saying the prices are expensive. Go to a chain cafe and ask how much for a coffee! yea, ouch! \n\nWhen i'm back in the area... i will certainly come back! Great food, great place but be prepared to eat afterwards because they do not give you much and it's maybe a bit pricey. Beautiful decor, but service was underwhelming and croque madame drowned in cheese. Coffee was average. There are better places around for the money. I had the pleasure of having lunch with a friend at this renovated space. I loved the changes made and the modernness of the update. We had a tour in the morning and wanted a quick bite to eat. I ordered a zucchini panini with shoe string fries and a glass of lemonade. Our orders arrived within a reasonable amount of time. I enjoyed everything and thought the entree and drinks were reasonably priced. I've lived in PIttsburgh most of my life and have gone to the Carnegie zillions of times. I had never been to this cafe though. When you go in on of the entrances of the Museum of Art it will be in front of the large glass window facing Forbes Ave and the fountain. You can pick up sandwiches and cold foods from the cases or order hot food at the register. Their menu very pretty diverse so its good for all ages. Its cafeteria style unless you order hot. If you order hot food they bring it to the table. Meals are under $10.\n\nMy favorite item is their salmon cake with asparagus and wild rice. It was amazing! The best I ever had.
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american (new)
| 12,144 |
Restaurent name is: Pho & Rice
review: While I've had better pho, it doesn't mean this pho is bad by any means. It's actually very tasty! \n\nWhat keeps me coming back here is: \n- It's easy\n- It's quick\n- It's fresh\n- Good pho! \n- Great service!\n- Cheap prices\n\nPlus some new discoveries: Their crab rangoon is pretty delicious. I think it would use a little less cream cheese and a little more crab. But I'm not complaining. These little morsels are so good. And they give you a slice of watermelon at the end of your meal! LOVE. \n\nOn AUG 1st they're serving their pho up for just $5 in celebration of their 1 year anniversary! Really tasty pho, gyoza and bubble teas. Quick service. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is because it's such a tiny dining room and a bit awkward hearing everyone's conversations. I'm with Yelper George S--I love soup. All kinds, but pho definitely holds a special spot in my heart. And yes, I'm sure we're all well aware all pho is not made equal... so here's my take. \n\nPho & Rice is a perfect solution for tasty pho, soups and other viet dishes on the go in the Coventry neighborhood. I'm over here probably around once a month for a stop at American Apparel (hate if you want, but at least I buy American-made clothes!) and Eddy's (for some hair love.) It's great to have a quick solution for healthier, warm foods. Sometimes I just don't want a sub, a slice, a sit-down meal or greasy bar food--which is pretty much all the food options on Coventry. And while all those things can be delicious and great--Pho & Rice offers up a new solution for us folks who want a quick, healthy bite (or slurp!) \n\nI ordered the beef pho and my sister ordered the udon--we both loved our dishes, but my sister gushed over her's. It was packed with veggies, meat, fish cakes and a super-porky broth that was perfectly balanced. My pho was delicious, but not the best in CLE. (Superior Pho holds that spot for me!) While it wasn't the best, don't let that sway you--It was still badass. I added the fixin's which took it over the top. My Mom ordered a stirred noodle dish (can't recall the name), but she also seemed to like her dish a lot! \n\nPortions? Yes, they're smaller than most pho places, however, I ordered the regular size (so did my sister) and we couldn't finish our meal. So--I was happy! \n\nWe also went during the lunch hour, which was busy, but we were still seated immediately and service was spot on. For the price, quantity and quality of food--this place is worth a stop if you're in the 'hood and you want some quick pho! Solid pho. We came here for an early dinner and were really impressed with the broth and the tenderness of the beef. One of the best bowls we've had. The menu does have a variety of other Vietnamese choices, but being that the weather was on the cooler side today, we wanted a hot bowl of pho. Parking is limited and recommend parking in the city parking deck a half block away. Bring quarters for the meters bc they don't take any other form of payment. The service was very fast and friendly. Glad we found this place. Thanks Yelpers. This was the 1st time I've ever ordered from Pho & Rice. After reading some reviews, I was more disappointed than happy. I ordered spring rolls, the combo: Grilled Pork and Beef Sa-Wan and fried Gyoza. The springs rolls and Gyoza were great. But to pay $14.95 for a combo and only get 4 pieces of beef and 2 pieces of pork....quite ridiculous!!! I assumed they would be in separate boxes as they are separate dishes...however, they were stuffed into the same box! Talk about being jipped!!! If I do happen to order something from them again, it will not be that combo!
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thai
| 12,145 |
Restaurent name is: Siamese Kitchen
review: This place is NOT good. It smelled inside and the food was by far the worst Thai I've ever had.\n\nWe usually go to Taste of Thai, but when I saw this had more reviews and a higher rating, we decided to give it a try. What a mistake!!! The pad thai was gross, the spring rolls were disgusting, the green curry was ok but the tom ka ghai was horrible! \n\nYelpers really let me down on this one! I think it is recently under new management, so maybe these reviews are out of date, so steer clear! My co-workers drag me here every couple of weeks. Don't get me wrong, it's a nice place, nice owners, kind-of what you expect from a hole-in-the-wall place. I'm just not a Thai type of guy, so I wouldn't necessarily suggest this place on my preferred list. I usually go for lunch and get either Beef and Broccoli or Sweet and Sour Chicken. Both of which are not really Thai food but pretty good, the food is always very hot (temperature) and I haven't had anything that I didn't like and my co-workers seem to think it's one of the best Thai places going.\n\nJust another comment on the location, it's in a scary shopping center and the place is pretty run down looking, as my co-workers say, don't come her after dark. I've been going there since 2001. Every time I talk about Ma'am's food, my mouth waters. I've tried most items on the menu. My favorites are Yellow curry chicken, tom ka gai, satay chicken, Thai beef salad. My Mom, who doesn't like most peoples food, loves going there. We were seated immediately and courteously. We were a bit close to the door and with the constant opening and closing, it was a tad chilly.. The waitress was pleasant, attentive, and apologetic about the wait for our food. The food was great (thai spring rolls, mee grob, tom kha gai, red beef curry, and seafood chili sauce). The leftovers won't last very long. We will return. Yassssss! Thai food heaven! The food was awesome and price isn't bad at all. The only downside is it took forever for order to come out and there was almost no other guests there...actually just one other table. I'll still go back though because maybe it was a one time thing. All the food we ordered was delicious.
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thai
| 12,146 |
Restaurent name is: KFC
review: Coming in for a take out. We would ONLY go to Crowfoot Branch as they serve the juiciest chicken, made well-- unlike the ones found in malls. However, service could go faster. This KFC must be one of the worst in Calgary. The service consistently sucks -painfully slow (even worse since they down sized to one cash register from 2 or 3).\nEvery time we go there somethings goes wrong from undercooked chicken, out of stock ,have to wait for chicken to be cooked and my biggest complaint is they send out coupons or have a major advertising on TV for something and you go to the Crowfoot location and they are always out of stock of something advertised such as zingers, waffle fries and as of today original recipe onion rings. They were even out of white meat one day!\n \nSeriously I don't know who orders the stock but they need to be fired. Or if the warehouse can't get the stock to the stores. The first rule of business is if you run an ad campaign, have the stock!\n\nThen when you comment or complain the staff usually the same Phillopino lady just shrugs her shoulders. Today I asked that they substitute poutine for the out of stock onion rings, I was told we would have to pay $2.00 for the cheese and this was with an attitude that she was doing us a favor which they certainly weren't. \n\nI will not spend another cent at this restaurant and hope you won't either. Maybe if their sales drop their attitudes may change! Family friend ordered chicken today for lunch. I honestly think that they might have given us reheated or refried chicken from the night before. The taste really felt like it. Also one of the drumsticks I had was so dried up and blackened that you could see the bone at the leg holding area. I've seen all those weird facebook videos etc. And now I can say it maybe true... Worst place ever No care for customer service !!! Takes 1/2 hour to get order as they don't have chicken cooked Orders wrong Once ordered the Big Crunch sandwich and got home with only 1/2 a bun Stay far away Terrible \nFood is bad. Me and two friends got very sick. Washroom is disgusting, entire restaurant needs to be renovated. They make a ton of money and it looks like you're in the 80's. \nDisgraceful.
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american (traditional)
| 12,147 |
Restaurent name is: Kappo Sushi
review: I had dinner here on Saturday night with my boyfriend and we both agree that this is one of the overall best sushi restaurant in Toronto. \n\nWe ordered the uni sushi, sushi & sashimi dinner, orangeville roll and lobster roll to share. The sushi & sashimi dinner was cut thick, incredibly fresh and came with more than enough pieces to share. It also came with a california roll which was shockingly good (we don't normally enjoy california rolls). Both the orangeville and lobster roll were HUGE. If you've had Sushi Bong....the size is comparable but the quality is much, much better. The rolls had plenty of fish and minimal rice. Even the lobster roll had a lot of lobster..I was speechless! We were lucky enough to visit the restaurant when they had an uni special ($5 for 2 sushi). The uni was delicious and we really wanted to order more but was too full :( To top it off, the waitress served us black sesame ice cream on the house. \n\nService was good and the waitresses were attentive. The restaurant is small, cozy and quiet. I'm guessing that it was not busy because it's a relatively new restaurant and diners have not heard of it yet. It's a shame because the food here is amazing and very well priced. If you're looking for fresh sushi, you really need to check this place out. They also offer 10% off for take out orders if you pay by cash ;) \n\nMy boyfriend and I were thinking about this restaurant all day and wanted to come back but was embarrassed that the servers would recognize us. We will try to wait a week before coming back. Newly opened, in the same location as former ND sushi, with much of the same decoration and tableware... came here on a Sunday afternoon, ordered miso soup and an unagi maki, tuna maki, and saba sushi.... soup was warm and yummy, and sushi was delicious, generous portions of fresh fish.. very flavorful. Not cheap, but reasonably priced for a tasty and filling meal. Staff and waitress were friendly and attentive. A good spot for some solid sushi! The restaurant is great, it could use a bigger space as there is a lot of people going to this place. Price on the other hand is a bit pricey but it is quality food. My wife loved the udon that I ordered with the special house sauce cause it was fried, not like the one she ordered which was more soup based. I loved the orangeville roll that we also ordered under the special roll, it was huge and came with 9-10 pieces. \n\nIf you upload photos to instagram/facebook and tag their restaurant you do get 2 free soft drinks from them. I would recommend this restaurant to people as it is a great spot to have sushi. Would go back in a few months, not anytime soon. Really delicious fresh sushi. I recommend getting the Combi Platter which is a beautiful and generous helping of nigiri, sashimi, and delicious rolls. The ONLY criticism I have of this place is that they are really slow getting food out of the kitchen, so you should really only go if you have a lot of time to spare. The prices are very reasonable for the amount of sushi you get in the Combi Platter. It was completely empty when we showed up which we were surprised by given the reviews we had read. We really enjoyed our dinner at Kappo sushi. The red dragon roll was really fantastic. Service was outstanding. Price was reasonable for the quality. \n\nThe sashimi was good but one piece of tuna was slightly frozen. \n\nClean restaurant - friendly staff. I'd consider returning.
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japanese
| 12,148 |
Restaurent name is: Lucky Buddha
review: We liked it. Had pot stickers, egg foo young, shrimp with lobster sauce and chicken with mixed vegetables. Service is great. This was our first time trying this restaurant since it came under new ownership. We ordered Lo Mein Noodles with Chicken, Chicken with Green Beans, and Kung Pao Chicken as a to go order for just over $27. After getting home with the order, we discovered the Lo Mein and Chicken with Green Beans were cooked with an excess amount of oil. We were unable to taste the flavor due to the excess oil and oil was dripping each time we took a forkful of food. Additionally, I ordered Kung Pao Chicken without water chestnuts, but the cook made the dish with water chestnuts. The Kung Pao was just ok, though. My wife called the restaurant an complained about the excess oil in the Lo Mein and Chicken with Green Beans. The owner offered to refund the money for two of the entrees, if we returned the food to the restaurant. My wife drove 20 minutes to the restaurant and returned the food. We received a refund for $19. We kept the Kung Pao Chicken because the flavor was ok and there didn't seem to be too much oil in the entree. We will not be returning here again. I didn't care for their food at all. This is cheap frozen food heated up and served. The food is mediocre Chinese buffet quality. I won't be returning, I even threw out the left overs. Soooo glad new ownership came to the rescue. This was our first trip for lunch and we can say "Loved it". We\'ll be back for sure ! Portions were ideal , more then enough and most importantly the quality was spot on. Give this place a try .... You\'ll be back . Oh yes , almost forgot .... Very courteous service. See you soon . Alright, so first time here and I was hoping for good food since it's so close to home. We noticed Yelp had good reviews so it was worth a try.\n\nI had the Sweet&Sour Chicken. I'd give it a solid B-. A tad bland and the chicken was a little soggy. Overall not bad. I also had the CRAB Rangoon, pretty good but didn't taste any actual crab, just cream cheese.\n\nMy GF had the Chicken Curry and said it was great! She is a curry freak and she is very honest, so it was great. She gave it an A. \n\nKids had the teriyaki chicken and orange chicken, both enjoyed it. \n\n\nThe service was awesome, such a friendly lady took our order. We will likely be back again.
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chinese
| 12,149 |
Restaurent name is: Lupo by Wolfgang Puck
review: Sooooo they closed the kitchen earlier before the schedule close time!!! I ask if I could order something To go since they close in 30 mins ... the waiter said the kitchen was close .... sooooo should you list your close time at 10:30pm... OMG ... horrible!!! Yup I am a fan. The food and service were very good a typical Wolfgang Puck delivery - nice job! Light, presentation was nice and it tasted great. Decent Italian food in a good setting. Delicious food and excellent service! Our waiter was exceptional and the ambience is delightful! Liked the food and the service was decent. The bone-in porkchop was nice and flavorful and the accompanying bacon was good although a small nibble on a corner would have been enough because of it's SUPER richness.\n\nThe scalliatelli was good with the handmade pasta being the centerpiece of that dish. \n\nCaprese was also good and the prosciutto was acceptable.\n\nThe prices were too much though. I guess that's Vegas now. \n\nThe location wasn't the best being at the entrance from the garage but acceptable.\n\nI was never a Wolfgang Puck fan and still am not but the food here was better than I expected from one if his restaurants. This is more like a 3.5 star restaurant.\n\nI would go back if I didn't have to pay. Wouldn't go back if I had to pay. Too pricey for the food, location and ambience.
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italian
| 12,150 |
Restaurent name is: Chipotle Mexican Grill
review: Never had a problem, usually friendly service and the order ahead online option worked for me multiple times for lunch at work. By far the worst chipotle I've ever been to. On more than one occasion the employees have been extremely rude. They are constantly running out of items that should be prepped and ready for busy hours of the day. I've also noticed their portions are substantially smaller than other chipotles I've been too. I absolutely love chipotle but not pleased with this location. The staff felt that chatting with one another & doing other things like wiping the counter as the other employee was serving food underneath was more important than servicing customers. While they were talking & laughing, customers were waiting to be pay. They were rude and clearly working in the service industry is not their calling. In addition, the garbage cans were overflowing & the drink/condiment area was unclean. \nI love Chipotle, but this location sucks! Good experience for me...worth 4 stars! I went in with low expectations based partly on other reviews, but mostly due to the fact that I was visiting this Chipotle at what seems to be the restaurant industry\'s "witching hour" - 60 minutes before they close. And, on a Sunday. Yikes! However, I got a great burrito bowl. The rice was fine, beans good, Pico was a bit mushy but tasted fine, and the guac was fresh. Missing one star because there were melted ice cubes all over the drink station and the floor below...another customer must have been a bit sloppy. In summary, however, no major problems here.... I wouldn\'t hesitate to return. My Go To for great food at a reasonable cost. This was the first time trying Sofritas (tofu, vegetarian) and I liked it. The portions are filling and service is prompt. Can't really go wrong!
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mexican
| 12,151 |
Restaurent name is: Viva Michoacan
review: The restaurant has closed for business as of May 12th. What a shame! Well, we finally visited "The Head Restaurant." \n\nI don\'t know why, but I\'m not excessively fond of Viva Michoacan. I don\'t get it. A lot of people rave about the bean dip. I thought it was pretty bland and soupy. I also didn\'t think the salsa had much flavor, and the chips were pretty burnt.\n\nOur food was also just okay. Bland. Generic. Maybe we just ordered the wrong thing, but it wasn\'t all that flavorful. It wasn\'t NASTY, but it wasn\'t that great either.\n\nThe service was attentive... maybe too much so. Each server had the same mannerisms and the same exact vocal inflection. I get the whole idea of scripting, but it was a little creepy. I called them the Stepford Senoras. It was that bad.\n\nThe other off-putting thing about the place is the photo service. Basically, you\'re accosted at your table by a staff photographer who tries to pimp you photos of you at the Viva Michoacan, stuffing your head. I wasn\'t prepared for that...I rolled out of bed late and came for an early lunch. My fianc\xc3\xa9 and I concluded that we looked homeless. Definitely weren\'t gonna buy THOSE photos, which is awkward. Not a fan of the whole photo idea.\n\nThe three stars were earned for sheer EFFORT. Between the servers and the mariachi band and the photo service, this place just reeks of desperation. They are really out there hustling for the dollars. I give them props for that. But it\'s just a bit too much. Dial it back a notch, Head Restaurant. I grew up in Texas eating Mexican at least once a week. I can honestly say that this is possibly the best one I have ever been to. Everything about the food was amazing. Fresh tortillas made and brought to you hot, along with fresh guacamole made right at your table. Also, the only place I've ever been to that offers free bean dip with your chips. I had a steak with green tomatillo sauce, of course with torillas/beans/rice/pico. Fantastic meal. Definitely my favorite restaurant in Vegas. We got to Viva Michoacan well after 8pm on a Friday. There was a mariachi duo playing and they were very talented! Hostess was super nice and friendly, waiter was attentive but didn't bother us often like at some places. Chips and salsa with the bonus bean dip came out promptly and were delicious! The margarita I had was pretty good, but I wouldn't order it again because I've become sort of a margarita snob and it just wasn't as good as my favorites. I was happily surprised by the free mexican noodle soup, it was wonderful and always nice to get extras. My fish tacos were very good, the fish was big meaty pieces with a very nice breading, usually tacos are not so generous with the fish portion. I even had my last taco cold the next day, and it was delicious even cold, with crunchy cole slaw on top and the great sauce. My husband loved his steak burrito, lots of perfectly done steak, no skimping on the meat. Chips, drink refills, check, everything was done as we needed it with no waiting. I also got to watch a lady making tortillas while I ate, which was interesting and added to the entire experience. While we live in Wisconsin, anytime we come back to Henderson we will be coming here again. Thanks to Yelp for steering me to this restaurant! just an update b/c I have been back several times since my original review. We went on mother's day and they were having a sunday buffet. We ordered it b/c they had menudo and posole and rice pudding and they were all sitting nxt to ea. other. nice.. it was great. delic. rice pudding but you know its hard to keep all your food warm, esp. for a mexican food buffet. it was good just not everything was warm or fresh. (not their fault i guess). they do serve made to order quesadillas. we tried a nopal one - omg so good. I stand firm their menudo is so far the best in town that i've tried (from pepe's tacos, roberto's, Los molcajetes, Sam;s Town buffet & the Orleans buffet) but orleans buffet and sam's town were both pretty damn good I gotta say. probably neck & neck witht his place. I've come back several times for the menudo. I've also had the beef fajitas. really good. came to the table sizzling. I'd order it again but kinda pricy for the amt you get. It wasnt so much food you can share as in other restaurants when you order fajitas. I picked at it and it was almost gone. Wasnt worthg etting a to-go box. For this reason I probably wouldnt go there for dinner again just b/c of the $15.00 minimum for dinner plates. ahh..ehhh.. i can find cheaper for the same quality. but all in all. great food. best mexican food i've tried in town. oh and yes the fideo soup is awesome get that instead b/c i ordered a dinner salad with my plate and it had chopped onions .. chopped so finely you couldnt pick them out.
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mexican
| 12,152 |
Restaurent name is: Teriyaki
review: I love the franchise and I've been eating at this particular one for years :) This one is the best in town in terms of portion size (they don't skimp like some of the T.E.s I've been to do). They really make it taste good at this one; little things like cooking your noodles on the grill to give it flavor as opposed to just dumping your meat on top of plain noodles. The staff is always friendly and polite and the facilities are always nice and clean. They are situated in the middle of a lot of different office buildings though, so if you come during lunch, expect it to be busy. I don`t know where to start..with the horrible customer service or the horrible food. My colleague and I decided to get some hot and spice chicken with some noodles for lunch. We were greeted with a very confused worker who we had to repeat our very simple ``Two hot and spicy chicken on noodles to go`` FOUR times to and still got the order wrong. Within the first few bites we could tell the chicken was off with both of our meals. Not only was the chicken under cooked but the taste was awful, it tasted like it had been sitting there for a while. We called them to tell them we are coming back to get a refund. Once we arrived, one of the ladies tastes the chicken we had gotten and thought it was fine and would not give us our money back. We had to reiterate several times that it was not thoroughly cooked and the taste was gag worthy. She went ahead and called the owner to figure out what to do. In the mean time, another lady literally was in a screaming match with my colleague about how we would not get our money back. Ultimately, a much nicer gentleman gave our money back after some back and forth. Before we left she made sure to inform us that she `would remember us`` and we told her we were never coming back. The first rule in customer service is don`t piss your customers off. Even if they had made a mistake of serving us awful food, they could have still saved it by offering some sort of incentive and weren`t so rude. Needless to say, we will never go back again. I have been visiting this place for the past few months due to my work relocation. I go here several times a week during the lunch time and grab my favourite dish Chicken and Beef Teriyaki. It comes with veggies, chicken, beef and rice. Because I'm a veggie junkie I always ask for more veggies than rice. The meal is prepared right in front of your eyes and the ingredients are fresh. I also tried their Hot and Spicy Chicken with noodles. It wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be and it came with a more variety of veggies (onions, bean sprouts, red and green peppers). I also found the employees to be friendly the food quality is always great. I visited other Teriyaki locations before I relocated here to Mississauga and I like this place the most. Will visit the place soon again! This place is quite busy in weekdays for grab and go, due to being near a lot of work buildings. The food is decent and healthy given the choice in the surroundings.\n\nThe food comes with veggies, rice and chicken, beef (if you got the meat in your meal). you can get more veggies just let them know. \n\nThe staff is super friendly and funny and fast at the cooking. Plus they are clean.\n\nFor people who do not eat pork, there is no pork on the menu so its not being cooked on the grill. \n\nALL IN ALL its a food chain so no high expectations and its good for quick lunch in office hours. No need to review this fast food chain in detail -- but it generally is one of the more healthier choices out there. Unfortunately this location is *extremely* chincey on both the vegetables and the meat. More so than any other location I've been to.
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japanese
| 12,153 |
Restaurent name is: Boustan
review: Love Boustan! I'm so glad that it is a short walk from my apartment because their food is amazing. I have only ordered out, but the inside seems nice and comfortable. It is not very large, and usually packed with students but there is ample seating. I ALWAYS order the 'creation' combo which includes a soda and the most amazing seasoned potatoes with a healthy dollop of garlic sauce. The eggplant is the amazing surprise in this chicken sandwich. The price is just right, the service is fantastic, and the food is delicious- plus they're open late! Do yourself a favor, if you're in downtown Montreal, be sure to try Boustan at least once. This is probably the best Lebanese fast food I've ever had in Canada! So much flavour and delight to my palate it was my first time here and the man who served me was so nice and friendly. He also let me try the garlic potatoes with sauce as well as their egg speciality which were delicious. \n\nI also ordered the falafel wrap with spicy sauce with it and it was to die for!!! Love these guys' foods and you definitely get the value of your money. It costs me $6.04 with taxes and of course tips on the side which is different but a sumptuous falafel wrap which feels great to the tummy is to be found only here in Montreal... I would definitely return to try their other plates on the menus as they all looked delicious and flavourful. The place itself is very nice to have a seat and watch some tv while you're enjoying your food. The decor is very simply but different. Overall, I was impressed from coming to eat here for the first time till I left as they are the best and so nice in serving their foods! \n\n:) Where do I even begin? Pretty much all I can say is: I LOVE THIS PLACE. Another McGill alum and I recently had a discussion about what we would give up to have Boustan in the States. It came down to one of our baby toes and a "crackberry." I never tried anything other than the chicken shawarma or the falafel pita....but they are just that good. Also, the garlic potatoes....oh how I miss those. One of my favourite lunch spots in the city. They have quick service and the staff does there job very well. I usually go for the "creation" pita with a die of garlic potatoes. THIS NEVER disappoints. A nice mix of chicken, eggplant, potatoes ( in the pita) and all the fixings wow. Incredible.\n\nI tried the falafel pita and I found it was a tad salty but still delicious. Here is a tip, take the pita spicy, you won\'t be disappointed. Je ne suis pas une adepte de la nourriture libanaise, mais le restaurant Boustan m'a plut\xc3\xb4t convaincu. J'ai pris un Shawarma au poulet et c'\xc3\xa9tait franchement tr\xc3\xa8s bon, la viande pas s\xc3\xa8che du tout, avec une petite sauce qui d\xc3\xa9gouline un peu partout, et le choux frais et bien croquant, je n'ai qu'une chose \xc3\xa0 dire: Miaaamm ! Le service est rapide, je m'y suis rendue lors du grand prix de Formule 1 donc du monde y en avait, mais ils savent g\xc3\xa9rer le coup de feu, on n'a pas attendu longtemps! \nLe prix, plus que raisonnable: 4,50 $ et j'ai jet\xc3\xa9 un petit coup d'oeil aux autres plats, et \xc3\xa7a m'avait l'air tout aussi raisonnable. \n\nVu de l'ext\xc3\xa9rieur, on pourrait h\xc3\xa9siter \xc3\xa0 y rentrer, \xc3\xa9tant donn\xc3\xa9 que c'est en sous-sol (contre-bas), personnellement, je suis toujours un peu r\xc3\xa9ticente pour ce genre d'endroit, mais si tel est \xc3\xa9galement votre cas, n'h\xc3\xa9sitez pas \xc3\xa0 y entrer, vous y ferez une belle d\xc3\xa9couverte. \n\nAlors, \xc3\xa0 la recherche d'un endroit pour manger sur le pouce, avec un bon rapport qualit\xc3\xa9-prix, essayez le Restaurant Boustan !
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mediterranean
| 12,154 |
Restaurent name is: Thai Room
review: Worst Pad Thai I\'ve ever had. Tasted like burnt ketchup. Cold rolls were insipid, had no fresh herbs, and had spoiled lettuce in them. The Red curry chicken was not flavourful, but was at least edible.\n\nAvoid this place if you have ever had "authentic" Thai food. This is a "McTai" restaurant and I wouldn\'t be surprised if there were no Thais in the business. Food is passable but not great. Service is painfully slow and not at all customer focused. My third visit, and it hasn't improved. Won't return and can't recommend at all. We visited the other night at about 10pm. \nThe younger waitress was so friendly and sweet; she really made us feel welcome and comfortable. \n\nThe food was quite nice- we got satay beef skewers (nice peanut sauce, beef was just okay), golden curry chicken (this was really good), and some kind of coconut noodle dish with shrimp.\n\nThe food was nice, just not amazing. The service is what really made this a good experience- thank you! I came in today and the place was less than half full but the server was a mess, so lost and confused I couldn't believe it. I knew therefore my food would take long and it did. I ordered the mushroom tom yom soup to start which took about 20 minutes to arrive, the soup was way too sweet rather than spicy (2.5/5). After another 20 minutes or so my shrimp pad Thai came out... My first thought was, 'did I order another soup?' It was drenched in an inedible red/orange sweet sauce. The only good thing about this dish was that they put a lot of shrimp in it. (1.5/5)\nWill not be coming back. Toronto owners need to up their food scene. We have a few Thai Restaurants in our neighbourhood that we have tried to order from. This is our go-to. We aren't adventurous in our choices, but the Green Curry is yummy, the Cashew Nut Chicken is delicious, we like the Glass Noodles - veggie and chicken. You get a discount when you order take-out so we usually get a mango salad and the family is happy! Great portion sizes, friendly staff, yummy food! Thanks Thai Room!
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thai
| 12,155 |
Restaurent name is: Moe's Southwest Grill
review: I started going to Moe's for lunch when I worked across the street. For fast food Mexican, it's pretty darn good. I only gave it four stars for the fairly limited selection. I've only had the burritos and my favorites are the Homewrecker and the Triple Lindy. You've gotta love how they name their food. The food is a lot fresher than what you might find at Del Taco or Taco Bell, and it comes out a lot faster. Another plus is that they serve beer and margaritas. This is a great spot for an inexpensive yet healthy Mexican meal. This place was pretty damn good. It\'s like Taco Del Mar, but better. You can get sauteed vegetables put in your burrito or tacos and they even have grilled, seasoned tofu! I\'m in heaven.\n\nAll the menu items are names after pop-culture references... I had "The Ugly naked Guy" a la Friends. I was amused.\n\nI guess the only reason I\'m not giving it 5 stars is because, in the end, it\'s just a cheap taco joint... but if you are in the mood for that, hit it up! "WELCOME TO MOE\'S!!!!"\nThis is what you\'ll hear when you walk in the door at this or any other Moe\'s Southwest Grill location. It is the perfect place to go for a chill fast casual meal...\nIt\'s by far the best fast casual mexican concept around - extremely fresh, clean, friendly, and cheap! Their chips and salsa are tasty and you don\'t get so many that you feel sick afterwards. Also, their salsa selection (3 different kinds) is great whether you are lookiing for spicy or mild...\nMoe\'s started in Atlanta so I was familiar with it from when I lived there... I am so excited that they are expanding in AZ! Moe\'s is great for families, athletes, health-conscious, or not so health-conscious. There is something for everyone at Moe\'s! Won\'t knock your pantaloons off, but it probably won\'t disappoint either. Snuggled up next to a pizza place, a sub shop and a coffee-addict\'s dream, Moe\'s offers you options - from quesidillas and tacos to salads and their infamous monster-size burritos. \n\nLast time I went, I had one Overachiever taco. My total was barely $3. If you are a hungry hippo, you may need two. All orders come with a helping of crunchy chips and access to the salsa bar. Oh, and if you need a tasty beverage, you have the option of the soda fountain or bottled water, seltzer and Mexican beer. \n\nThe place is pretty clean with plenty of seating. I like that you can hop on a stool at the window and watch the outside world. The staff is friendly - mandatory greeting everyone with "Welcome to Moe\'s!" \n\nIf you\'re a fan of Mexican food, try Moe\'s. I\'ve had their burrito, quesillda and soft-shell taco. Each and every time I\'ve eaten here, I\'ve left satisfied with plenty of reason to go back again. I'm writing this on my laptop as I sit on the toilet - it has been less than 1 hour since I ate there. This is round 2 of what I predict will be at least a 3 round battle between my stomach and Moe's *courtesy flush*. My girlfriend is currently having her own private battle in the other bathroom.\n\nI had a steak burrito and she had a chicken burrito. I didn't eat beans or rice and she did. The only things we had the same were the tortilla, the chips, the cheese, and the diet soda... why we are both ill off this, I don't really know. I started to feel the 'gut rot' as I took my last bite. \n\nThe steak tasted somewhat odd - I figured it was the sauce it was soaking in... the meat was very drippy and soggy. The chips were stale and bland and looked like they came out of a bag. I'm told the chicken was pretty mediocre. \n\nThe fake-nice we encountered when we walked in was kinda irritating to me, but I'm sure it's fun if you're in that kind of mood. I guess I wasn't. The atmosphere was less than special as well. It reminded me of Peter Piper Pizza.\n\nI think the problem is that I went to Chipotle before ever going to Moe's. I was spoiled. Fresh ingredients, much of it organic, and a classy atmosphere. Moe's is just barely a half-step above Taco Bell, but with Chipotle prices. \n\nI understand that this place is really busy during lunch, and I went in the evening - perhaps when it's busier, the food is better?\n\nI'm never going back - apart from the food giving me assplosions, it tasted pretty awful (especially compared to Chipotle). Anyway - this place sucks... boo-hiss.
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american (new)
| 12,156 |
Restaurent name is: BRAVO! Cucina Italiana
review: Ate here twice and the first time was excellent. They had lamb chops and polenta and it was delicious.. was seated at a nice big table. The second time, the menu options and food quality went downhill- They didn't offer the lamb chops or polenta anymore, I even had reservations but was seated in a tight corner. I ordered a shrimp pasta and it wasn't anything to write home about. I don't quite understand why this restaurant gets so crowded when it's just run of the mill Italian food that you can get anywhere. Just normal chain restaurant fare.\nOne thing I do appreciate is the artisan pizza samples at check in. That was delicious. Because it was free.\n\nOtherwise, slightly higher end Olive Garden. Nothing phenomenal but nothing catastrophic either. Excellent service and the food was devine. Wine was excellent, a beautiful red blend. I would recommend this restaurant to all my best friends. DEL Bleecht. Bad, bad, bad. \n\nThe one star that I give is for the dear friends with whom we ate. The sauce was disgusting and watered down. Chef Boyardee is better than the stuff that they try to pass off as "Italian". The service was really not great either-- the waitress was super sarcastic to the point of it being laughable, especially because she looked like a homeless person. Between that, and the cheesy plastic pillars and bad rococo art, you could not pay me to go back to this place. \n\nI find it hard to believe that anyone in Pittsburgh would eat at a Bravo, especially because of the mecca of amazing Italian restaurants here. It is a sub-par chain that gives fine cuisine a bad name. Go to Bloomfield instead for a much more authentic experience! I was so disappointed with Bravo last night. I haven\'t been there for awhile and they have changed the menu and apparently the cooking. I doubt if I will ever return, my pasta was really, really bad.. I noticed the place was almost empty, it used to be jammed packed and one had to wait to be seated, there seemed to be more staff than diners. I guess others have noticed the change in the food and menu and are not returning. I will say the server was pleasant and efficient, but that does not make up for bad food. Sorry Bravo, but it\'s "Arrivederci" . You were one of my favorites, but no longer.
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italian
| 12,157 |
Restaurent name is: Don Rafa Taqueria
review: Basically, a good lil' Mexican restaurant in my neighborhood. Both times I have been there, I ordered the three tacos. The corn tortillas are small, homemade, and tasty. They have 7 different types of meat to fill your menu item with and my favorite is Don Rafa Style which is carne asada and melted cheese with green chile. The chips and salsa are hard to stay out of before you dig into your meal. Their burritos are big and also very good. I was a little disappointed with the sopapillas because they weren't doughy and were basically a fried wonton with cinnamon and sugar on it. The service is really good and all of the waitstaff are very nice. On the outside of the restaurant they promote a pretty good deal on a bucket of Corona, but I can't remember the exact amount. There are always people dining there, but not so many that you have to wait for a table. Check out Don Rafa - trust me, it's good. Good food is to be had at Don Rafa's for sure. We hit them up occasionally and enjoy each visit. Sometimes the staff could be more attentive but overall they take good care of you. Shout it from the Roof Tops of the West Valley! Don Rafia's is the best Mexican Food out here in the land of commercialized chain restaurants. If you are sick of conveyor belt Mexican food then please please please check this place out! It is off of Dysart Road in the Home Depot/Furniture Stores/ and Sam's Club parking lot. The only thing this place is lacking is a good location! The food is awesome, the service is spectacular, and did I mention the food was awesome! Every chance we get we eat here since during these economically challenging times mom and pop restaurants fall by the wayside like skinny girls in a all you can eat race. I have to say...there are not many times that food is good enough to surpass not so good service. This is one of those times. \n\nI went here on a Friday night for a drink and a light dinner with my husband and daughter. When the server came over I asked if they have Margaritas...and she said yeah...what kind I asked?? UUUhhhh the red and the green one was the response...I was so shocked by this I could not even get angry...I laughed very hard on the inside. Anyway..I ordered the "green" margarita on the rocks ($4.50) and it was not too bad. The husband had the happy hour beer special for $2 and got 2 coronas.\n\nTo eat the husband and I shared the 3 taco plate and added an extra taco. We got 2 carne asada and 2 barbacoa with rice and beans ($8.95). The tacos were soooo yummy...lots and lots of meat with a sprinkling of cilantro and onion ...and thats it...the way tacos should be. They were served on a homemade corn tortilla that was thick and delicious. The barbacoa was our favorite and I found myself taking very small bites to make it last as long as possible. The rice and beans were perfect also.\n\nMy daughter had already eaten dinner so she ordered the sopapillas. They were totally like grandma makes...and were served in a brown paper bag piled high and accompanied by the little bear honey to drizzle on their already sweet goodness.\n\nWhen we were done the husband decided he wanted to take home a taco with each of the different meats they offer ( I think are like 6 or more types of meat ) Which by the way when I asked what a certain kind of meat was that I had never heard of before to our server she told me to read the menu...thanks!! Anyway...sadly the were out of every meat except the two we already had...so we just got the 2 tacos 2 go. When the server brought them to us she was like...so are you done NOW? LOL...wow.\n\nI do not think she meant to rude....I just think she was not experienced. But hey...I will definetly go back and am looking forward to trying their other menu items.\n\nGo check this place out...and they serve Menudo all day Saturday and Sunday. Having read Amber G.s review today and knowing I would be in the area her review convinced me to stop in Don Rafa for lunch. \n\n I do not know how they can do this but they need to find a way to be better noticed. I have been to the furniture stores right next to this place several time very recently and I never noticed Don Rafa. \n\n OK So considering it is in a strip mall building it is not a bad looking place inside. The tables are not placed too close together so you do not feel cramped. \n\n I ordered the tacos, expecting to get one al pastor and two barbacoa. They had no barbacoa. Ok this pisses me off for two reasons. One, I went to their web site before I went to the restaurant to see what I wanted to order. Since I had to choose another I would have had to read the menu and I did not have my glasses with me so I went with two al pastor, and one Don Rafa since that is the other one I remembered. The other reason it bugs me is if you are not going to have what is on the menu, do not put it on the menu in the first place. \n\n The chips they brought first were unremarkable, much like I could buy at Fry's. My actual tacos were just fine, they had the flavour; but a bit dry. I would order them again. \n\n As for service, it was fine really. I am just picky in this area. The young man who served me should learn that serving is more than the delivery of a product. One should smile, one should develop a personality, one should speak so the customer can hear you. Oh and your choice in eye wear is odd. ;-{) This guy was not unfriendly, he was just there and he did his job in delivery well. Oh yeah even if one is only drinking water a refill would be nice . \n\n I am not as enthusiastic about this place as Amber G. but it is good enough to go back and try other dishes.
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mexican
| 12,158 |
Restaurent name is: Main Street Pub & Grill
review: This was our first visit to Main Street Pub and Grill in Mt Horeb. We asked while shopping at Duluth Trading, where to enjoy a great sandwich for lunch and they referred us to Main Street Pub & Grill. I tried the lunch special, Southwestern/ Grilled Chicken salad - it was excellent - delicious meld of ingredients and flavors, I enjoyed it. She had the deep fried cod sandwich and onion rings - again, equally as delicious. served on a flavorful ciabatta roll with perfectly deep fried, large sliced onion rings. I enjoyed a Karben4 - NightCall Smoked Porter - which reflected a nice selection of "tap" beers. I would mention my server by name but she never introduced herself as she busied with chores, even though we were the only ones sitting at the bar - the chef was kind enough to ask if we liked our food. Overall I extend high marks to the food, and can\'t really do the same for service, mind you, it wasn\'t bad, but it wasn\'t cheerful and friendly either - which I tend to expect in smaller community, hometown bars. If you are looking for some delicious food the next time you visit Mt Horeb, give Main Street Pub and Grill a try - I\'d be interesting in hearing your opinion We arrived at 7:09 and was greeted by the waitress.At 7:45 she came by and said they were flustered in the kitchen.At 8:05 we got our food. She then told us our ticket had fallen and no one noticed.I did not get what I ordered but i guess it was close.I was charged for what I ordered. She then stood B.S. at the bar we had to ask for our check.They charged us full price for everything no apology from mangement,no discount, nothing.If you need burnt onion rings this is the place.We we arrived there were 6 people in the bar and people started coming in.Everyone got there orders and were done eating before we got ours. THANX Scooter when in wisconsin, do as the wisconsiner's do. it's a saturday night, you've finished all the beer at your house, time to hit the bar! my aunt, friend and i hiked underneath the stars to the pub, me spellbound by the sight above me. chicago nights will never produce a stellar view like you'll get in the country. out of the handful of bars to choose from, i recommend this one for two reasons. 1. highest population of people in their 20's/30's. 2. karaoke! nothing special on drinks. inexpensive compared to chicago standards. the apps and entrees seem above the average, but that may just be how i read it off the menu (didnt try anything). friday and saturday are karaoke nights! don't know how this place is on weekdays, but weekends can bring in a packed house of predominately the younger crowd and the rest of mt. horeb's singles. be prepared to squeeze through! have a few drinks, mingle and by god...karaoke! This was choice #2 for the night. Drove by Grumpy Troll, and saw there was no parking, so we assumed a long wait due to a large crowd. We spied this place on the way to Grumpy, so we headed back. We were seated right away, as it was self seating. The waitress was very hurried, gave us menus without asking if we wanted something to drink. After what seemed like too long of a wait, she took our drink and food order. It came fairly fast, and while not stellar, it was satisfactory. Good fish, I had hash browns with cheese and onions as a side, OK cole slaw, the standard oh-so-soft dinner roll that could be easily compacted to the size of a pea. I would return for the fish, but may also try their burgers. Local pub on Main Street Mount Horeb. \nFood is greasy but tasty if you've already had a beer.\nVariety of daily specials pending the day.\nUpstairs is a slew of sporty activities if that is your thing, pool, foosball, darts, etc...extra tables and chairs.\nOn a recent night out we ended up here and the place was rocking with 80's Karaoke. Interesting younger crowd singing along to songs way before their time.\nSolid bar menu + beer and liquor specials.
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american (traditional)
| 12,159 |
Restaurent name is: Real Mo-Mo's
review: Here is really good place to eat brunch. I was really happy to bring my friend and family to eat together in here. Burger with ceaser salad was awesome and fries also pretty good. The inside is very clean, and it feels like a cafe mood. Great place for weekend brunch. Food is great and staff are friendly. Small intimate feel but a few loud people can make the atmostphere a little loud - but a good option none the less It is a cozy space when you walk through the front doors. They had a private event going on later that afternoon so some tables were reserved. Two of us ordered the Gerookte Zalm Ontbijt (Homemade savoury biscuit, smoked salmon, three scrambled eggs with Cheddar & home fries) and Crispy Chicken Pannenkoek (Crispy chicken tenders on a Dutch style crepe with fresh apple slaw, maple buttermilk ranch dressing and side of Dutch syrup). The first one came with only two eggs or less cause they added cream to the eggs. The taste was alright. Nothing too special. The second one was pretty good as the crepe tasted fresh and flavourful, together with the crispy chicken breast and unique Dutch Syrup was definitely the perfect pairing. We were feeling quite content after the meal and left with satisfied taste buds and tummies! Came for their Summerlicious menu. The decor inside is very nice, and service was excellent.\n\nI had their Bitterballen, Indonesian Pulled Pork, and the Fried Cheesecake. The Bitterballen was very interesting, you get give meatballs with three different kinds of mustard (Dijon, grainy mustard, and a mustard aioli). It's a nice crispy outer layer and a soft inside with some meat. \n\nThe pulled pork was okay. The flavour was a bit subtle and while it wasn't overly drenched in barbecue sauce, it was more sweet yet less seasoned. The rice was a bit on the soft side but not seasoned either. \n\nThe fried cheesecake though was amazing. It's a cream cheese wrapped in a cr\xc3\xaape, deep fried and covered with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce. The contrast in textures gives it a nice chew and don't over power the cheesecake itself. \n\nAll in all, I left very satisfied. The prices are reasonable and take chances with their food options. They have high tea for $35 too which I'm interested in trying next time. What a lovely place to eat! Was staying at the King Edward and needed some breakfast. Lucky me they had just opened and I was fortunate enough to chat with the owner. Such a delightful person. Heading back next time I'm in town.
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canadian (new)
| 12,160 |
Restaurent name is: Rumerz Sports Bar & Grill
review: Great Bar, they ace every phase, from their food menu (wings are good, even for takeout), the staffs deep knowledge of mixed drinks, and the place is huge inside! Very clean and up to date, several big screens, jukebox is hooked up to surround sound, really sweet upper level outside deck, and get this: they even have a decent selection of craft beers! Really not a dive bar at all. This is the only true "sports bar" in the area, very fun atmosphere. Definitely a fun bar.. spacious .. but be prepared for the smoke and yes they do serve food too. I was there early on a Friday night.. the smoke wasn't too bad. I didn't get anything to eat but did notice the appetizer prices on the menu were no doubt above average. Other menu items seemed typical. Bathroom was super small. . I assume there would be a line if it was busy. There's a stage, pool tables and plenty of table seating. The bar was a decent size - not too small nor big. There was a nice outdoor patio outside. No doubt a fun place. Oh I will be returning at some point in the future. Definitely a awesome place to check out if you already haven't !!! Food to playing darts to pool or air hockey oh & dance floor yeahhh !!!! Just definitely a place I have gone to, more then once !!! !!! One of my favorite dive bars. I'm happy you can't smoke inside anymore. The food is excellent and the drinks are strong. I do miss the days with the live DJ because it was so much fun to hit the dance floor, but I still love meeting my friends there and hanging out at least once a month, if not more. Most of the bartenders are excellent. There's sometimes a cover charge on Friday and Saturday nights. Always good drink specials. Excellent hoagies, wings, fries, etc...forgot to add, slushy drinks are their signature and I love them with two extra shots. I love this place. The bartenders and servers are all very nice. The place is clean inside and up to date. The food is great and they have 5.99 togo 6 pack specials. You can sit back and relax on the deck or inside at the bar. They have many tvs, pool tables,dart boards and air hockey. Not a big fan of the off street parking but the area is well lit up at night. \nMake sure you check out the 100proof slushy drinks. Yummy
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american (traditional)
| 12,161 |
Restaurent name is: Udon Monzo
review: Being a Japanese local in Vegas it's hard to find authentic Japanese food. This udon house is amazing!! They have all different kinds of udon and everything is made from scratch including the noodles. Yummy!!! I am a regular here now. My boyfriend and I sat up at the bar, and we enjoyed watching how they made the udon while we waited for our dinner. The service was quick, and it wasn't too busy. We ordered takoyaki and the Sea Urchin Cream Udon. For my uni lovers, the Sea Urchin Cream Udon is where it's at! Love this place!! It is centrally located in the heart of Chinatown! I love how they hand made their udon from scratch! We ordered the onion and scallop tempura, uni udon yummmm. Sooo good. High quality ingredients and a polite great service. Price on the high end but it is worth it. Don't forget to order the Calpico, Japanese soda with your meal! The layout of the restaurant is simple, it's a small little joint that has great exposure and lighting. \n\nThe staff is friendly and welcoming! I love their friendliness and they're attention to detail. The servers are attentive and ensure you are taken care of properly. \n\nThey take your order fast and it takes a while to receive your udon but it's worth it. The fresh house made udon is excellent! It's just the perfect thickness and quality! It makes everything worth the wait! \n\nIt's worth trying because of the excellent service and the selection of hot and cold udon choices. This is a place I'd been waiting to try ever since the day I saw a pic of the uni udon on instagram. The carbonara is equally photogenic. I arrived around noon on a Sunday and promptly seated. It was busy yet the service was impeccable. I imagined the bowl of uni udon wasn't very big so I added an ikura bowl to my meal for an extra $4. I truly underestimated the size of the portion for the udon. The ikura bowl was small like I expected. The uni dish is by no means a small portion. Next time I'll order only the udon lol. I opted for the added uni portion for $5 extra and that I would do again! The freshness of the uni, the creaminess of the sauce, the chewy noodles, it's hard to pick one star ingredient. I loved this dish every bit as much as the uni cream tomato pasta dish from nakamura-ya and the price here is almost half the cost of that dish. \n\nDefinitely one of my new favorites!!!
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japanese
| 12,162 |
Restaurent name is: Kabob Cafe
review: Could not have been more luckier to find this place on my first day of moving here. It's healthy, fresh, affordable, and most importantly delicious!!!! The owner is so kind, and the service is Amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! The place is so good my best friend and I are on our way there to eat NOW! We have been here two days in a row, great food, great staff. I highly recommend coming into this spot. The dine in is always clean and the food is by far better then any other Gyro spot! I got the beef and lamb kabob plate, everything was fresh, and tasted amazing. Got the gyro combo with salad instead of fries OMG, was delicious. They put plenty of tatziki sauce on the pita but I got some on the side just in case. The rose water tea is a must try! So glad I found a fresh option for days I dont wanna cook. Pricing is fair, place is clean and food is incredible. I decided to try this restaurant since it's close by my other lunch spots. I'm glad I stopped by the food was amazing and the service was excellent. I decided to try the Shawarma chicken bowl which came with rice, salad, garlic sauce, & parsley. Since I'm on a no carb diet I asked if it was okay that I can pass on the rice and the owner himself said he can give me more salad instead of rice which was great! The food was delicious the chicken had great flavor and not dry. It was fresh and moist. The dressing was well done and had great flavor. The rose water ice tea was refreshing and tasty. I will be making this restaurant one of my go to lunch places from here on out. We drove by and decided to check this place out. To my disbelief, this place had some of the most tender lamb I've ever eaten in my life. Didn't think anything could top my favorite spot. I can't explain how good the food was. I would recommend to check them out. I just moved to this area and was so happy when I found this place. Of course I had to try the shawarma. It was delicious. I am Lebanese-American and have been to Lebanon many times, of course eating shawarma every time I go (so I've become kind of picky when it comes to shawarma) and Kabob Cafe is one of the best. I was very happy with the sandwich and the fries were great too! The staff was very friendly and the establishment was clean and bright. Very comfortable place. I am looking forward to going back very often to try everything else on the menu.
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mediterranean
| 12,163 |
Restaurent name is: Gou Bu Li
review: Found this northern China style dim sum place through Yelp and decided to give it a try. Northern China dim sum specializes in dumplings and Bao's so that's what we focused on. \nRight off the bat, I like the decor. It's pretty and has the fusion feel with split level seating. Nice place to go for lunch in an airy and fusion atmosphere. Mind you, The restaura is not that big so if you go during rush times may have to wait. \nService is okay. We went at 1:30 on a Saturday and it was still fairly busy. They didn't check up on us but we were able to flag down a waitstaff in a couple minutes. \nMy hubby is a huge soup filled pork dumpling aka Xiao long bao connaisseur, and he gives their version a thumbs up. Soupy, not too oily, good amount of filling, and thin skin that held up without breaking. \nTheir savoury crepe was also quite popular so we tried that but I was disappointed. Savoury crepe was not good at all. It was dry and tasteless.\nThen we tried the traditional pork Steamed buns and it was smaller than usual and tasted quite boring. \nOther items we ordered were the Potstickers which was tasty and cooked very well and the Wonton soup which was decent. There were two other items we wanted to try but we're told they were sold out. \nOverall, the restaurant is fine. They had some great dishes and some forgettable ones. I think for the nice atmosphere it's worth a visit, but to bring people back they have a bit of menu editing to do. Rule to live by: if you can't make a dish tasty or interesting, scrap it! My hometown's reputation is ruined! The mashed eggplant is a joke, served on Pringles! \xe4\xba\xac\xe9\x85\xb1\xe8\x82\x89\xe4\xb8\x9d is paired with dried cranberries! I'm fainting... Located in a very busy plaza, its really hard to find parking during lunch hour. Very nice place, bright, clean and surprisingly spacious.\n\nFood is good and a little pricey but serving is big. We started of with traditional pork buns which i find the bun too thick, nothing special but tastes ok. Then have Goubuli juicy pork steamed buns(xiao long pao) which is very tasty, served hot and love the taste of the soup in the buns. We also had Tianjin smoked meat with pancake, the meat is tasteless need to add sauce together with cucumber and leeks to enjoy it with the crispy pancake. Kungpao prawn, has huge sized prawns and lots of chili, not very spicy, kind of spicy with sweet taste mixed in 1. Taiwanese 3 cup chicken is served in a pot with lots of cloves of garlic, beef pancake and Stir fried beef with mushroom and green onion taste good too. I recommend the sauteed shredded pork with soy bean paste, this comes with thin pancakes and the taste is like peking duck. Also, I love the fried rice with soy sauce and dried shrimp, it has a fragrant smell, looks very appetizing and the taste compliments the smell and look. I would say everything I tried today is satisfying to both taste buds and tummy! \n\nService is good and fast. Our server is very friendly. They make sure we got everything we need.\n\nMust try this place out and there are more interesting food to try out next time! I have been a regular customer for a long time. Its authentic steamed buns are always hot and yummy. I also like to order peking duck there because price is very reasonable and fresh. The only problem there is parking so you better go early! They have ads on wechat for weeks, so we decided to give it a try. We arrived at 5:00pm Saturday afternoon. It was quite empty, we were greeted by a man who looks like a manager. Very casually seated us and brought us the menu and tea. The tea was not even hot. We wanted to order 5 items, but 2 were sold out at 5:00pm Saturday afternoon. So we ended ordering 3 items only, the traditional bao with pork, not impressive at all, the same level as I can make at home, very strong smell of yeast, same skill as mine. 2nd item is Jing jiang meat with wraps, too sweet, presentation is good. Fish with chilli, we told the manager we wanted less spicy, he said ok, but it ended up with covered all chilli and hua jiao, we had to spend 10 mins to get rid of the chilli first. The waitress brought us the food looked very angry. Over all, nice decoration, mediocre food, little pricy, bad service or no service. Will not go back.
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chinese
| 12,164 |
Restaurent name is: Moo Beef Noodle House
review: A solid casual restaurant to go with friends/ fam. Good quality food. I highly recommend the tofu (it's just labelled tofu but is actually fried, topped with a nice sauce and green onions for garnish), the dumplings (looks very homemade!), and both the noodle and the rice dishes are very good. I do not enjoy the complimentary soup though, but whatever, it's free.Though this restaurant isn't extremely cheap (nor is it expensive), they offer extremely good portions that leave me feeling full every time. Unfortunately, this restaurant has its quiet days, where it gets a bit awkward when you're the only table in the restaurant, but overall it is a comfy atmosphere, with a television to keep you entertained (though they only show Chinese things). Waitstaff is courteous, and does their job well. Overall I think this is a great restaurant, and it's unfortunate that more people don't know about it! My friend and I were suppose to go somewhere else for dinner tonight, but that place ended up closing early at 8:00 PM. So we were searching for a place to go eat, and ended up at "Moo." We were amused by the name, so we went. Glad we made the choice! It was absolutely delicious and it was cheap! We both ordered the house beef noodle soup (comes with beef, tendon, veggies, an egg, etc) and popcorn chicken. Both are highly recommended. The beef was slightly hard, but I enjoyed the broth. They also serve rice dishes and other Taiwanese cuisine at this place here as well. Service was impeccable! Will come here once again! Since Moo Beef Noodle House has all those signs on their front window advertising their new menu.. which includes Stinky tofu. \n\nThe nice waitress was no where in sight.. a little disappointed. The one working there this particular afternoon is a little rough on the edges.. but is OK I am as rough anyway! \n\nSpecial House Beef Noodle ($7.99) \n- Beef is nice and tender... and have a mix of different texture: tendon, fat, meat.. all were well cooked \n- Soup based I found lack the depth... not really too interesting and on the salty side (my friend did not drink all the soup much) \n- I think I will stick with the saucy soup based I have last time \n- Noodle I found is a little average and forgettable.. \n\nStinky Tofu ($6.99) \n- Taiwanese style with pickled veggie on the side \n- Dare I said NOT stinky enough... and the hot sauce on the side is not spicy enough... (I have stinky tofu in the night market in Taipei, I guess my standard is higher) \n\nI am glad how Moo trying to diversify their menus and offers more Taiwanese dishes.. good enough to satisfy one cravings.. but nothing that you will ask your friends to run and try them right away! Beef noodle soup 4/5\nHouse beef noodle soup 4/5\n\nGreat parking and typical modern Asian decoration with canto-pop playing a bit loud, we came to moo because of the yelp reviews and a recent recommend by Jerry. \n\nWe're big fans of beef noodle soups so we came in with empty stomachs and anticipatory taste buds.\n\nThe two very large looking bowls came very quickly. \n\nThe beef was on the dry side but the noodles and soup base were executed very well.\n\nCarol liked the house noodles that came with eggs and more noodles.\n\nA very hearty,soul warming meal. It's like a Chinese ajisen ramen. \n\nService NA/5\nOverall value for money 4/5 \nPost meal satisfaction 5/5 Went here on a recommendation from a friend when I told her I was looking for good Taiwanese food that does not involve bubble tea. So after looking what seemed forever for parking and ended up parking on the mall across the street (it was Sunday lunch, so what do you expect?) I ended up here with a couple of my friends.\n\nTheir menu/order sheet was written primarily for Chinese people, no surprise there. So I got their House Beef Noodle with thin noodle option (3rd column in case you were wondering).\n\nVerdict? Loved it!\n\nIf there was MSG, I barely felt it. Beef was ooh so tender. I don't like tendon (there were two huge chunks) I traded them for the beef from my friend's bowl :D The portion size may look big, but it is actually just right for brunch/lunch time food. I didn't feel too heavy in the end.\n\nLoved it so much I forgot to take a picture of it BEFORE I wolfed it down.\n\nAt $7.99, I found it a bit pricey, but for the quality you get I think it is worth it. You also can get free wi-fi from Destiny next door, just keep to the left side of the restaurant :D
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chinese
| 12,165 |
Restaurent name is: That's Greek Cuisine
review: Inept service and moussaka with no tomato, no seasonings and eggplant almost entirely inedible due to being burnt to the bottom of the pan it was cooked in.\n\nThat's not Greek! Need I say more. Staff is friendly and if you are in the mood for Greek food it's a much better choice than Mr Greek or another 'fast food' type Greek food.\nThe food is not top shelf by any means but definitely tastes good and is reasonably priced. First of all, the name "That\'s Greek Cuisine!" sounds like the restaurant is resigned to the fact that they\'re serving Greek cuisine. I picture someone throwing their arms up and shrugging their shoulders. If you can picture that, it is what it seems like the chef\'s attitude is towards the kitchen. \n\nIn any case, I have been here 2 or 3 times and the service has always been quite friendly. The food is not bad, but not anything to write home about. It\'s very Americanized, and doesn\'t taste overly fresh, and it tastes like the chef just cooked everything out of drudgery. \n\nI had the pork souvlaki, and it seemed moist and yummy, but a little bit salty. The Greek salad is not too heavy on the dressing so it\'s not bad, but I\'ve never been a fan of iceberg lettuce. The hummus tastes quite homemade, which is good. The taramosalata is AWFUL here, it tastes like eating Cool Whip. \n\nOverall - it\'s not bad here. But again, nothing to write home about. Quite honestly I believe this place has something else going on for them as there is no other way this place can be still open. \nFirst step in, there's a smell, something I can't pin point but it's somewhere between old dirty mops and fish. Right there I should have left but my companion had picked the place.\nOrdered souvlaki, how wrong can you really go with that? Meet was dry, fries were old with no type of seasoning. We also ordered a seafood salad, which was the worse of our selections as I spent the following day next to a bucket. I wrote a review about bad greek food... so this is a review about really good greek food. I really like this place... I've had really high end greek cuisine before (places on the Danforth, etc). The food at this place is fresh and as good as any I've had before. You'll never leave there hungry. Plus the prices are great and the staff is fantastic. I think the wait staff at this place is the friendliest of anywhere I've ever been.
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mediterranean
| 12,166 |
Restaurent name is: No. 1 Sushi Sushi
review: The staff here is so incredibly friendly, making everyone's wait more pleasant inside the tiny restaurant just off market square.They have all the standard options plus delicious (and filling) lunch specials. I wouldn't recommend here for a sit down sushi dinner, but to grab and go for lunch, it's perfect. And as of a few weeks ago, they added seaweed salad as a lunch special side option! Yay! Fresh ingredients, handmade right in front of you. Convenient, speedy, quality, reasonably priced and very welcoming. I'm a fan. For quick lunch time sushi that is ample and affordable, go to #1 sushi. There are better options, but this fits the convenience and quality crossroads. Look, the idea of eating raw fish when your city is sandwiched between two rivers with unbelievably disgusting pasts isn't always pleasant... but if you know where to go, a purging of the mind is possible with some excellent quality. Aside from Andy's sushi stand at Wholey's, I frequent No. 1 more often than any other. They always recognize me and remember my name, either from frequency of my patronage or because I have a significant beard that is burned into their memory. Either way, it's appreciated and they are always pleasant. It's close to the office, it's relatively quick, and the variety is great... even if they pander to the yinzers by way of dressed up California rolls with Pittsburgh names for a few items, one of which contains cream cheese. Filth like that should be named after the Monongahela, but I digress. \n\nThis review is not for the specials, nor any particular roll, but more so the general satisfaction they provide with their sushi. Crispy salmon skin rolls are simple but well executed, the green monster is a great vegetarian option with nice texture contrast (albeit pieces are giant and make it somewhat difficult to maintain a pristine facial shrub), the spicy eel and avocado has a great balance of flavors, and the overall variety of fish gives you an endless bounty of options to help you dip your toes in the deep end. In addition, the seaweed salad is always eaten on the side. Forget the iceberg mix and ginger dressing... you can eat salad like that at home. Expand your horizons and get more nutrients. The seaweed is bright, crunchy, salty, and a little nutty from the toasted sesame seeds. Oh, that neon green hair of a deep sea angel, be still my heart.\n\nAs long as they're slingin' fresh fish in my work neighborhood, I'll be going back at least every other week. There aren't many places I'd feel safe eating sushi in this city, but I'm glad one of them is right down the street. Let me say this is more like a 4.5, I just couldn't do a full 5 stars. This place is the sushi that downtown needed! \n\nI came in 30 minutes before they closed on Christmas Eve Eve (yes I know this review is late) and wanted to get a bunch of rolls for my boyfriend and I. I felt so bad being that person to crush them right before close but they were wonderful. I obviously ordered way wayyy too much sushi I just can never decide in sushi places and get way more than I need but I'm so glad I did. \n\nI honestly don't remember all the rolls I ordered but I think it was 5 in total and they put it on a great platter for me to take. The sushi is very very good and fresh, not the absolute best I ever had which is the only reason I couldn't do 5 stars. \n\nSuper friendly staff and very clean place. Absolutely will go often! This place is awesome! They have really good, quality, fresh sushi that is affordable. Literally bang for your buck. On a daily basis, they have lunch specials that are awesome, simply because you get a variety of rolls. It changes on a day to day basis, which is also great so that you can try different ones when you come. Furthermore, the prices are super reasonable. I've tried multiple rolls from this place, spicy tuna, california rolls, and eel rolls in the past and every single time, it's been great! I highly recommend this place if you're craving sushi for lunch out of the office or even if you're just a visitor in town! I know that I will definitely be going back sometime soon. Another bonus: the owners are super friendly!
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japanese
| 12,167 |
Restaurent name is: Crackers & Co Cafe
review: 1st time here- and I\'m pleasantly surprised!\nNot your boring old menu. Nicely decorated, and very good service.\nBoth breakfast specials looked great. I picked the chilaquilas.\nXlnt choice.\nHome made salsa delicious!\nI will for sure be back-this is now my new "go to" for breakfast! Tried for the first time & I love this place. Awesome food, awesome service & a ton of good coffee! Not really sure how this place got any high reviews. Not impressed. Our server was great but the food --- not so much. I had the pork carnitas melt and left more than half of it on the plate. Not at all impressive. Won't be returning. Went there for lunch. Good solid American food. Good place for breakfast all day, although I had the roast beef and avocado sandwich which was very good. Service was very friendly and really fast. The waitstaff was very attentive throughout the whole meal.\n\nIf you are looking for something very elegant and fancy, this isn't the place. But if you want great tasting good old-fashion American food for a fair price, this is a perfect spot. VERY DISAPPOINTING. Waited for 15-20 minutes for a table despite empty tables everywhere. Order was taken and 40 minutes later they brought out our food and BOTH orders were WRONG. Sad.
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american (traditional)
| 12,168 |
Restaurent name is: Ristorante Pomodoro
review: Really attentive staff and loved great service that was provided. There was an Italian festival going on and we asked where the most supposed authentic pizza was and they mentioned this place. It was packed and we sat inside. \n\nThe Caesar salad was great however it seems they keep the lettuce room temp ( wasn't cold like America ) I guess this is how it should be. The pizza was delicious, tasty and I loved the salami I had added. Ate the whole thing with Peroni beer(bottled). We ended it was espresso and it was delicious ( the cup was even warmed , how it should be )\n\nI would rate this a 4. They didn't give out bread which was weird and had a very basic menu. I would totally come here again the next time I'm in Montreal! Service pourri.\nTous les repas servis (nous \xc3\xa9tions 5) n'avaient aucune saveur.\nD\xc3\xa9finitivement la derni\xc3\xa8re fois. After going to three restaurants in little Italy only to discover they were closed we finally stumbled upon Pomodoro. The food was excellent, the staff were attentive and pleasant and the atmosphere was cozy and sophisticated. I would absolutely recommend this place for an Italian meal. Excellent. On my visit to Montreal, Canada, I stopped by this Italian restaurant considered by the locals as one of the best pizzerias in town. \n\nI ordered the Pizza Margherita which was decent and the Fried Calamari that was excellent, probably the best Calamari I ever had.\n\nI will definitely comeback to this restaurant on my next visit to Montreal. We have been to this restaurant more than any other restaurant in all of Montreal. In fact, since discovering this gem, we find ourselves inviting friends and family to join us here for dinner. And if it is summer and a beautiful day in Montreal, chances are you will find us on the patio, sipping cocktails and eating alfresco. But I confess, we did not discover this place on our own. No, our first time here was thanks to our dear friend from Tuscany who invited us here for dinner one evening several years ago. He said, and I quote, ''this is the best pizza outside of Tuscany.'' The guy knows his pizza so who were we to dispute that?! Not only is the pizza molto authentica and comes out of an impressive brick oven, the calamari is so good that one order is never enough for the table.\n\nHaving said that, I must agree with some of the other reviewers who have questioned the huge flat-screen TVs on the wall. I can't stand TVs in restaurants! I find them to be nothing short of disruptive and distasteful. Leave the TVs to sports bars! Restaurants should rely on pleasant music and artwork to help create an inviting atmosphere. Also, it is in great part because of the TVs that we prefer to sit outside when the weather permits.
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italian
| 12,169 |
Restaurent name is: Erie Station Grille
review: Visit to the 70's with a well chilled salad, but an equally chilled dinner roll.\n\nIn fact the roll didn't warm up enough to be edible the entire meal.\n\nWe were seated right away, waited about 5 min to be served on a day when there were only 2 other groups in the whole restaurant.\n\nThe food wasn't too salty... or too hot... or too cold... or too anything... it was an average offering from the 70's... LOTS of sauce... bordering on bland... but not really anything memorable.\n\nThe lighting is VERY dark even on a sunny afternoon, the bill took forever to arrive, we didn't finish and really weren't interested in trying to salvage any of it for left overs.\n\nThere are posters advertising patio events and even live music, but I wouldn't want to see what the service was like if there were more than 3 tables filled. I hoped I found a good local restaurant, I DID NOT! The waitress was polite but very short with me and my date. The salad was great, the chicken noodle soup was great, I ordered the baked rigitoni that is served with ground beef, Italian sausage, red sauce, and cheese baked to a golden brown. Unfortunately it was microwaved instead of baked. The red sauce was Orange not red. After trying to figure it out, I realized that it was from the red sauce mixing with so much yellow grease from the meat, hence Orange. It was bland from under seasoning, greasy, and the cheese stayed in a goin on the center of my plate, it was horrible. My date got the smothered chicken. With mashed potatoes, once again potatoes had no seasoning, the chicken smothered with, cheese, two strips of Bacon, and carmalized onions, however the chicken was dry, and onions were raw. I asked if the deserts were made fresh, and alas no, they're store bought. I suppose my search must continue, because this place is no where near deserving of return business Ruined my Grandma's 80th birthday.\n\nWe scheduled a planned party here to eat in the actual train. The restaurant printed nice menus with my Grandma's name on them and had colored napkins - we were at first impressed.\n\nThen the service and the food.\n\nApparently since we were 1 or 2 people under 30 (the apparent cut-off) we were only allowed to have 1 waitress. We barely saw her. When she was with us, she was too busy with everyone else in our party's needs to remember ours. She forgot everything, was obviously needing help with AT LEAST one additional server, and it was just a disaster.\n\n3 of our meals were unsatisfactory, including my grandmother (the birthday girl)'s steak. She ordered it medium rare, and it came out well done and so thick she could barely cut through it.\n\nWhile we had a wonderful night celebrating my grandma, and the train car was a cute idea, I doubt any of us will ever be back to this place. Blackened salmon was hot and delicious. Chicken was hot and a large portion. Waitress was attentive and refilled drinks in a timely manner. We will definitely return First time here, was seated quickly about 7:30 pm on a Sat.\n \nCame to hear the band.. The band Harlow was good not too loud for the small room.\n\nBest meal I have had in a long time, very tasty. Smotherd BBQ Chicken with Station Potaoes and a salad. The 2 of us both had this, and we both loved it.\n\nYes the dinner roll was cold, but alot of restaurants serve them that way. \n\nCara our server was great, even after we eat our dinner and were just having drinks. She was asking if we needed refills before they were empty.\n\nMy brother and his family come here often.
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american (traditional)
| 12,170 |
Restaurent name is: Alto Ristorante e Bar
review: Found this place from restaurant.com - I would suggest printing a certificate because this a pricey place and you will want to try the antipasti and dessert !\nFirst, let me mention the one negative part of my experience. We made an early reservation for 5:30 (the restaurant opens at 5:30). When we arrived there was only one table seated in the whole place but we still had to wait 15 minutes for our table! In the meantime the two girls manning the reservation table spent the time talking to each other. \nLuckily, the experience got better once we were seated. Drinks and bread came quickly and we started with the antipasti - we choose cheese variety, deli meats, olives, and fruit spread. It all sounds basic, but was so yummy and flavorful when it arrived. It was a meal in itself (5 stars for this portion)\nFor dinner we ordered crab linguine, three other ordered the tuna special of the day, and the hubby ordered the steak. He made the best choice, the other dishes were fair/good. Nothing to scream about, but all edible enough so no complaints (3 stars here).\nEven though we were full we opted to share the "house special" dessert of the gondola bowl. It\'s a cute creme brulee with fruit, sauce, and a chocolate gondola on top. It is a large dish so I would suggest sharing. As creme brulees go I would rate it above average because of the added sauce (3.5 to 4 stars)\nOverall I rated it 4 stars, even though I was considering 3, since the Hyatt is a beautiful pace, the waitstaff is super attentive as there is a dedicated waiter and bus boy for the table, and the meal comes with...drumroll.....a complimentary gondola ride! There is a lake at the back of the property and they take you out for a 15-20 minute ride, including a singing gondolier! What a great topper !! Like most hotel restaurants, it was good but not super creative. We started with our free gondola ride, which is a nice extra of the meal.\n\nThey have a really creative drink menu. I ended up ordering a drink with Campari and carrot puree, which was delicious. \n\nWe ordered:\n-Baked buratta: saffron tomato sauce, walnut basil pesto, grilled noble country bread: I really liked the grilled bread touch. Flavors were on point.\n-Grilled ahi tuna over a sweet potato pur\xc3\xa9e, arugula and oyster mushrooms: this was my friend's dish ans she enjoyed it. \n-Black cod: charred tomato relish, parsnip pur\xc3\xa9e, salsa verde, preserved lemon-fennel salad: the fish was cooked perfectly and the parsnip puree was unique. The salad was also a great flavor.\n-Chocolate hazelnut mousse cake: gianduja mousse, chocolate brownie crust, chocolate glaze: a good dish for chocolate lovers\n\nThe dishes here were tasty but perhaps a bit small. I could have used more food.\n\nThe service here is excellent and overall, Alto added to a good stay at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. We went to Alto as a very large group. We sat in a private room and were waited on by three waiters. The service was excellent. We always had what we wanted, and never had empty glasses. We also ate a multitude of menu items. Between the 20+ people in our party, it's safe to say we tried most of their offerings from appetizers to desserts. I ordered the New York strip steak, which sounded great (as $30+ steak goes), and asked for it medium-rare. Upon receiving the steak, and making the first cut, I was greeted by a whitish-looking, well-done steak. It was still juicy, but overcooked nonetheless. I didn't want to send it back because I was hungry and it wasn't completely offensive to eat. Still a disappointment though. Also, the portions are small, but are enough to satisfy without leftovers. Others seemed to enjoy their meals, so maybe cooking a good steak isn't their thing? Fast forward to dessert. I ordered the profiterole to share. It came out on a cold plate floating in cold chocolate fudge (no way it was espresso chocolate sauce). The pastry was also cold and soft with cold creme inside. Obviously not fresh, and pulled from a refrigerator and served. Based on my food for the evening, I questioned why this place charged so much for such a low level of execution. Overall, 5 stars for the service and 2 stars for the food. For the price they charge, the execution should be paramount. Delightful dinner.Excellent food, and great service from Chris. Thanks to Chris for the tickets to the gondola ride. Perfect end to perfect dinner by warm fire on a cool night under the palm trees. My husband & I were looking for a fun date night idea and he found this great place. The atmosphere was relaxing, romantic and upbeat all at the same time. The food was good with bursts of Italian flavor. The waiter assistants were amazing, however, the actual waiters were lacking in their service. Our waiter was not attentive, kept us waiting several times for menu clarification, appetizers, and check request. This is a great place with great people, great atmosphere. There is even a great gondola ride under moonlight very close!
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italian
| 12,171 |
Restaurent name is: Japanese Express
review: Good option for fast food type of Japanese food. Their menu board is filled with a lot of options, and I would recommend their bento box selections. If you choose to eat in the food court area, you get the regular bento boxes that you see in eat-in restaurants. When you finish your meal, just leave the bento box at the tray drop off area.\n \nSlightly more on the expensive side compared to other options in Pacific Mall, but good quality and decent size meals. Great sushi and tempura, crappy teriaki They are now under new ownership as the owners are no longer Koreans but Chinese. Their price went up for a bit, but I guess when business dropped they also drastically dropped their cheap dishes' price.\nTheir food are not crappy, but not outstanding either.\nUnder the former owners, I loved their version of Chirashi, but I vowed to never order them again after feeling sick last time. I don't think they have enough orders to keep fresh fish, and they now use the sushi counter for bagging takeouts, so, I'd say it's safe to say anything have to do with sushi and sashimi is not recommended. Their rolls are still okay, though. What that also mean is that if you feel like sushi when you get here, you might want to head out toward Market Village to that AYCE place on the outside. Nice Japanese food option at the Pacific Mall food court.\n\nOrdered the #7 combo, salmon sashimi with rice, miso soup, hot tea, japchae, salad. $12 taxes in. Pretty good value.\n\nFood quality was alright. Over-all pretty OK deal. They do have a raffle going on til September, make sure you add your entry!\n\nThey have a lot of meal options to choose from so would definitely try other items next time.\n\nReview 89 of 100 Located on the second level of Pacific Mall, near the back of the food court, this is your typical Japanese joint run by Chinese people. I came here on a Sunday afternoon as I needed to buy something from Pacific Mall. I wouldn't come to this place purposely for the sushi but it is a good option if you need a sushi fix. This place has daily deals. The Sunday deal is the Sushi Lunch, which added up to $10 with tax. The Sushi Lunch came with miso soup, japchae, salad, and tea.
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japanese
| 12,172 |
Restaurent name is: El Valle Mexican Restaurant
review: My favorite Mexican restaurant in Charlotte. The shrimp soup is amazing, bursting with flavor. Friendly, attentive staff. LOVE THIS PLACE! Used to always go to the one in Matthews, but this location is closer to my home.\nAs a SoCal native, the struggle was REAL trying to find Mexican food that tasted like home. After a 3 year search, we finally found El Valle. Staff is always wonderful, food is fantastic, atmosphere is great. El Valle is an awesome addition to Mint Hill especially for the Mexican food lovers like me. The upgrades they made to the ambiance are impressive, very stylish and welcoming, we were greeted and seated very quickly and graciously. Our server came over immediately and got us a high chair and took our drink order and gave us time to look at the menu, the menu looked like most Mexican restaurants fair they do have authentic tacos my niece ordered and loved. We ordered the fresh guacamole there was so much in the bowl we barely put a dent in it, it was delicious. I had the El pollo loco which is grilled chicken with zucchini, onion, and mushrooms very good. It was served with rice and let me just say as a Spanish rice connoisseur, this stuff was divine, it wasn't dry the seasoning was on point the same goes for the beans they were good!! The chips came out warm and the salsa was fresh and savory. Our server was great, he took care of us made sure our drinks were full and we were completely satisfied. If you want great food and service go visit my new favorite restaurant. Mint hill is in definite need of more delicious restaurants. My husband and I were happy to hear of this newer restaurant opening in the area and decided to give it a spin. The standard complimentary chips and salsa were tasty. I asked for verde salsa and I was given it complimentary as well. It was good! My husband and I shared a chimichanga with steak. It was okay, but not out of this world. The most delicious thing was the queso with chorizo! It was flavorful and delicious. The service was very slow and we had a hard time getting refills. However we liked it enough to come back again. The service was fine but the food was quite frankly disappointing. I guess I had higher hopes in the fact that Mint Hill has so few restaurants to begin with. \n\nLike the other Mexican restaurant in Mint Hill the food was bland and unexciting . It is your typical Americanized Mexican place .
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mexican
| 12,173 |
Restaurent name is: The Madison Blind
review: As others have said, the rooftop is great. I\'m really excited to go back in the summer and enjoy a cocktail with a good view of the Capitol. \nI split a few "snacks" and a burger. The cheese curds were one of the worst in Madison, but the elk poutine and burger were delicious! \n\nThe ambiance is nice, but it was odd because we had the place pretty much to ourselves on a Friday night. I don\'t know if people just haven\'t heard of it yet or what, but like I said, it was empty... I've come back here for a second review. After a really poor experience a week ago (and a 1-star review), we were convinced by the management to come back and try it again. We were hesitant at first, but ultimately took them up on the offer.\n\nEven with the poor service during our first experience, the food and drinks were great. That continued this time. The fries, curds and shrimp are excellent. And everyone at the table who ordered the burger agreed it was among the best they'd ever had. Which is pretty tough to do, right? But this is a restaurant where it's actually worth ordering the burger.\n\nAnd the service this time was excellent. And not just our table. We were keen to notice that every table in the restaurant was receiving the same exceptional service we had. It's fortunate that we took a second chance, because this is one of our new favorite spots in Madison (realistically, a 4.5/5 stars). Kudos to the entire staff. If the service we saw tonight is any indication, we will be back many, many times. I stopped by the Madison Blind for a drink and a late dinner on a Friday night a week after UW graduation. I have no complaints! The burger I had was great, as were all the apps me and my table shared! The view was great, a perfect way to see those beautiful Madison sunsets from a different perspective. I also got a kick out of the women's bathroom - floor to ceiling covered in a plaid pattern. Staff ignored us while they played on their phones. Came here about a year ago because we heard the view was good. The view is good but doesn't even compare to Eno Vino. \n\nFood was not good and they brought us the wrong food and didn't really offer much to fix it not that we're picky but we expect at least an apology This place is awesome! It feels like the best kept secret in town. The chef at the Blind was sniped from Chicago and they really got lucky finding him! This menu is on point. Elk poutine with so much flavor my mouth is watering remembering it. The fries are fried in duck fat, which is amazingly flavorful. The Blind Burger is real star of the menu, though. I would eat it every day if I could. Prices are average as far as Madison fare goes. Worth the price in flavor and portion size. Plus there's the view. It's too cold now to sit outside on the rooftop, but there's still a spectacular view of the city from inside. The service is also amazing.
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american (new)
| 12,174 |
Restaurent name is: Chipotle Mexican Grill
review: Don't know what has happened to this location. There is never enough food ready for service and there always seems to be too many people trying to serve. Went last night and there wasn't enough food ready to serve so my burrito bowl was more like a burrito cup. Really disappointed in the food. The servers were trying really hard but that does not make up for poor food and reduces portions. Gets really busy during lunch time. Food is fresh and the staff is efficient and friendly. Dining room is kept clean. Favorite meat variety is the carnitas, however all of meats taste great. If you get here when the line isn't long its not that bad. But if the line is long it can take a long time to get your food. My last visit was the worst so far. The line was to the door and they did not have enough employees at the counter to help. When I finally made it to the front to make my order they finally got another employee to help out... But then they start to fill a call in order and I have to wait even longer before placing my order. I turn around and think maybe I should just go next door to Dillys Deli because the service is better and so is the food. My wife really wanted to stay, however. Then I noticed the line was out the door. I voiced my concerns about the long wait but the two employees didn't care. I didn't bother asking to talk to a manager because next time I will just go next door to eat if this happens again. Next time you go here and the line is long try the deli next door instead. Came in for a burrito. Just meat and guac I said. Really said the clerk? Just meat? Yeah, you can put a little extra in if you want. At the end I was shocked to have been charged $11 for a double meat burrito with a smudge of guacamole. To top it off the meat was cold. Shameful. Chipotle is baller, but this location is by far the slowest one I have ever been to. The employees move like snails. None of them look like they have any sense of urgency (even with a decent sized line). If I were their manager I would have some serious questions of my staffs work ethic. I personally avoid this location after many attempts for redemption of my opinion.
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mexican
| 12,175 |
Restaurent name is: Papa Jackie
review: I am so delighted to have found this restaurant! This place allowed me to enjoys Cantonese/Szechuan food without having to cross the bridge. It has the vibe of the restaurants in Chinatown. The staff is awesome and very helpful. Service is quick and efficient. \n\nWhen looking at the menu, i noticed that they also have a Chinese only menu. I asked the waiter/waitress to explain it to me which they did without hesitation :) The waitress also told me that since they have over 100 items and most aren't necessary on the menu, to tell her what we were in the mood for and she would give us suggestions. Our meal made us very happy!!! We order a few items (description on our bill *photo inserted). Our favourite is hands down the sizzling beef with pepper sauce (for hubby) and the salt and pepper pork chops (for me). My husband thinks its a little bit salty but i thought it was just perfect. It's also not too greasy like most restaurants. Great food, good prices. This place is also BYOB. NICE!! Right? Will be coming back real soon. Oh ya... easy parking ;) Went to Papa Jackie's for a Sunday lunch with Chinese friends who ordered for all.\nI saw it as a good sign that the restaurant was full and the only non-Chinese patrons were my date and me.\nEvery single dish we had was either very good or fantastic.\nAll the dishes came from the menu on the blackboard that are not on the regular menu. Unfortunately only written in Chinese. Ask your waiter to translate.\nThese dishes are the house specialies of Cantonese cuisine.\nWe ate the\n- Chinese broccoli\n- Lobster congee (with a whole lobster cut in pieces cooked in the congee)\n- Rolled rice noodles (ChangFen)\n- Fried gluten sticks (YuTiao)\n- Roasted/fried pork hock (fantastic)\n- Fried pork ribs (very good)\n- Chow Mein with calamari, scallops and vegetables (very good)\n- Custard balls (fantastic)\nEverything was perfectly cooked. You can tell the ingredients are very fresh. \nService was perfectly paced and the waiting staff very friendly.\nThis is some of the best Chinese food I have had in and around Montreal. Definitely worth crossing the bridge.\nThe only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because their specials menu is not translated which always makes me feel, as someone who doesn't read Chinese, like they keep their best stuff for their compatriotes. Also I haven't sampled enough of their menu yet. my favorite chinese restaurant in montreal. lots of specialties u can't find in typical chinese restaurants. chinese style bimbimbap. sea food fried rice in a bicket. giant king crabs and lobsters mountain on special requests.\ndon't come here to order sweet n sour n wonton soup . It's actually closed for good! You better put some information on the website dear owner or whatever...... This is a family eatery that serves up savory and authentic Chinese food. As someone spoilt by the rich offerings of Chinese dishes in Asia, I came away highly satisfied today. In fact, you can probably guess from the almost exclusively Chinese / Asian diners that Papa Jackies hit the spot. \n\nThere is an extensive menu that runs to several pages. We tried the more standard fare such as orange beef, dry noodles and porridge - all delicious! In addition, there are some dishes with unique names that we've yet to try. We will be back!\n\nThe place is new and clean, and the food are reasonably priced. \n\nService is fast. Waitresses are knowledgable about the menu and help to make recommendations. (However typical of such eateries, one does not normally expect the waitresses to make enquiries to diners about whether everything was ok etc.)
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chinese
| 12,176 |
Restaurent name is: Golden Prince Seafood Chinese Restaurant
review: We use to be regulars here since it's so close by and the food is pretty good too! We love the sweet and sour pork and they make amazing fish dishes. I have yet to be disappointed with any of their fish dishes. \n\nService is fast and the staff are really kind! Parking is always a breeze since it's such a small plaza that no one really goes to. 3.4\n\nApparently I have been to this restaurant but it was a long time ago. What made me wander out was just scrolling thru Yelp wanting to try a Chinese restaurant out of my neighborhood and picked this place. I saw a Yelper talking about pre ordering dishes and the taro duck looked good so we did that and wasn't disappointed at all that was the main dish of it was huge even had to pack it. Was very tasty crispy duck sandwiched with taro stuffing, we also got the sweet and sour pork not as crispy as I have had at my other go toos and Choi pong ha it was avg the meal came with comp soup and dessert overall descent meal well prepared friendly staff Food is a 3 star but I give a 4 star for effort.\nThe place has a bad location but still manages to survive. Its located in a small plaza with nothing much there to attract people to visit. \n\nOnce seated we were given menus but noticed right away that there was no English. Not sure if there was any English menu but my dad was doing all the ordering so it was okay for us. We decided on the $68 prefix meal which came with a steamed fish, mixed seafood/veggie, half a chicken and sweet and sour pork. We added an eel cooked two ways for $38 (deep fried with light breading and other with sweet sauce). \n\nOnce we finished ordering the lady serving us who I can only assume was the owner said we really didn't have much veggies so she said she would give us a veggie dish free. Meal starts off with a soup which I can best describe as being seafood mixed with eggs. I know I'm not describing it right but just look at the picture.\n\nThe rest of the food started arriving very shortly. While we were eating the owner starts to chat up my dad asking which area we live and asking us to come back more often. I guess this is how she gets return customers because throughout the night other customers came in and the owner would address them by name like they are regulars. And this didn't just happen once but with several other customers throughout the night.\n\nI thought she was very kind and genuinely asking and almost begging for business. \n\nThe food itself is typical Chinese food you can find anywhere else. The eel for $38 was way over priced and tasted decent only. The meal ended with tofu-fa which was really good and with another effort to retain us as regular customers the owner gave us some extra tofu-fa in a container to take home. \n\nSo counting all the extra effort this lady put in I really have to give it an extra point. This place is hidden. I won\'t know this place until my friend recommend.\n\n The deco was very "regular", not fancy and don\'t expect anything. Service was great, very friend and nicely. \n\nThe menu wasn\'t special compare any other chinese restaurant. The special dishes are not in the menu, you need to call and place the order 1-2 days before. \nWhich I like the Taro duck, it\'s hard to find in other place. \nSeafood, we pre order the kingcrab. The lady serving us told, she got the kingcrab from supplier same day to keep the food quality. \nThe kingcrab, was cooked 3 ways, it\'s really fresh and yummy I came to Golden Prince on a weeknight with my parents. Being a regular weeknight, we didn\'t feel it was necessary to make a reservation. Our confidence was almost our undoing - the place was very busy! We managed to snag a table and I never noticed a lineup, but the restaurant was at capacity during the prime dinner hours.\n\nThe owner works as part of the service staff and is extremely friendly. I think she cares quite a bit about her clientele. She knew that we were new customers, and she could identify the regular patrons. Pretty impressive considering the number of people that must come through here. The restaurant itself looks like a typical Chinese restaurant: seafood tank, non-descript chairs and tables, and paper signage plastered all over the wall. If you can\'t read Chinese, consider this your warning: you will have difficulty here. There is not a word of English on any of the menus.\n\nFor dinner, we ordered the sweet and sour pork, shreds of chicken and pork neck with vegetables, egg omelette with oysters, and a hot pot (not the kind with boiling broth, but just a really hot pot) of offal with green onion. They claim that their sweet and sour pork is the best, and it certainly is very good. It\'s not as red and sickly sweet as other versions. The chicken and pork neck dish was the best of the night. All components were perfectly cooked, and the amount and size of the neck pieces were generous. The egg omelette with oysters was unfortunately way too salty, requiring a ton of rice to battle the salty effect. The hot pot of offal with green onion was also a tasty dish, if you are into eating innards. The complementary tureen of soup was clean flavoured, but not that exciting. Overall, the food was good, and decent value for the price. \n\nThe one major slip up of the night was in the service. Absolutely nothing happened after we put in our order, to the point where tables seated well after us got food before we did. When we brought this to the attention of the owner, she made sure we got our food next, but considering our table was in an area where many servers (including the owner) passed through, I found it surprising that nobody noticed and nobody checked in on us. I\'d like to think that this is a rare occurrence, but it has to be mentioned, unfortunately. \n\nI think that Golden Prince, if I came on a day when they were firing on all cylinders , is capable of four stars. But I can only go with what I know, and the egg omelette and being the "forgotten table" can\'t be ignored. It could be worth going back just for the pork neck, but then again, there are lot of Chinese restaurants in Markham to try!
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chinese
| 12,177 |
Restaurent name is: Richmond Court Restaurant
review: This place should be made into a parking lot. I'm sorry but the food is just a write off here. Let me start with my main concern first. We found a 3 inch wire inside our food! WTF! When we told the waitress about it she just laughed and said nothing. Okay? What about sorry or I'll take that dish off the bill. This place is f'en sad and depressing. I'd seriously eat off my washroom floor before coming back here. Oh and the kitchen staff don't wash there hands after going to the washroom. Good luck if you decide to come here. This location is not the same as the Richmond Court in Richmond Hill. The food quality at this location is a lot worst. Even though the menu is the same, what they make in the restaurant and the bakery is a lot less than what they can offer. The stuffed green pepper that we had was weird it did not look correct (looks somewhat grey) or taste right. The soup noodles in takeout form looks like it has been coated with something. There was one time when a customer was complaining how fishy their fried rice taste. \n\nNot sure if the food is worth the price that they list it. Decent Chinese restaurant. Lunch specials are reasonable and come out quickly. Dim sum selection is good but can be a bit greasy. BBQ pork and roast duck isn't bad. \nNot a lot of Chinese restaurants on the north end of Markham which is why I eat here more often than I normally would if there were other options. I've concluded that I'm pretty Asian... as in - love asian food, having constant asian cravings, like my hole-in-the-walls, set meals, and paying a super cheap price!\nBut there are so many types of asian foods and cuisines that I can never get it all in one place............ UNTIL NOW.\nIt was my birthday.... and i wanted to make sure I ate somewhere that had everything I wanted.... which included:\n1. Baked Pork Chop rice\n2. dim Sum\n3. Red Bean Ice.\n\nSeriously... where can i find that? Not getting 1 & 3 at a dim sum restaurant..... maybe 3 @ a bubble tea place, and 1 would be at a traditionall chinese diner.... and then my mom suggests Richmond court!\n\nFirst of all - I always go to the one at times square... their pork chop rice is THE BOMB.... it's the only one I go to when I'm at home. There's something about their meat - the way it's cooked, the spices, the sauce.. I don't know but it's addictive... she suggests the Bur Oak location and tells me that they have 1, 2, and 3 at the SAME PLACE! SOLD!!!!!!!!!!\n\nI walked in at noon, scared that it was going to be packed on a saturday, but luckily there were still a few tables available. There was even a large flat screen tv with the world cup playing.\n\nI ordered all the goods - the baked pork chop was everything a more. Large pieces of soft, and chewy meat on a bed of tomatoey rice. Steamed dim sum came out and the shrimp dumpling were large and chewy. I have to admit that the rice noodles were overly thick and too tough, but I didn't care.\n\nThe red bean ice was creamy and soooooo satisfying. everyone was crazy full and the bill came to about $8 / person - Cha-ching :)\n\nPerfect Birthday Meal! yum yum yum yum yum! Their food quality varies all the time... sometimes their wonton noodles are super soggy. Other times, it's amazing. \n\nI order takeout and buy bakery goods here. I don't remember ever sitting in the restaurant. The takeouts are often quickly done, occasional mistakes on orders, and the food not always hot. \n\nThis place is a 2 star for me.... but deep fried fish skins for $2.50 are SUPER YUMMY and crispy and go very well with hot soups! I couldn't find this on the menu, I saw someone else with this dish and asked the waitress. Will come back for fish skins :)!
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chinese
| 12,178 |
Restaurent name is: Rinaldi's Italian Deli
review: Not sure what's happened in the past few months but very disappointed every time. All I get are salads and lately the chicken is cold, rubbery and dry.. It didn't used to be this way before all these new faces showed up! After today, I've had it and won't be back. I will definitely go back. My husband loved the pastrami, I liked the meatball sandwich, the meatballs are good, it could use a bit more sauce. \nfriendly and quick. The prices are very high for deli sandwiches. You do not get much value for the cost. Customer service here reminds me of the Seinfeld Soup episode where the owners/workers are not very friendly, seem to not care if you return as a loyal customer, and I felt that my patronizing went unappreciated. \n\nI like to be appreciated as a customer, and valued. It would be nice to be greeted with a friendly hello, and a thank you when you leave, but that is not the case here on my experience.\n\nI won't be visiting again. There are far less pricey sandwich shops and delis around with much friendlier customer service. I think I\'ll be kind and round up to 4, though I believe 3.5 is fair. This is a fine place - the prices are decent for the amount of food you get, it tastes pretty good, and the menu is quite vast for a deli. \n\nThe lunch rush here can be absolutely crazy, largely because of the large Honeywell facility that it practically shares a parking lot with. The earlier the better, lest you have a long wait...I recommend pre-11:15am for lunch. \n\nI\'ve had the sausage and peppers, as well as the Italian sub. Both were good...the bread left a bit to be desired though. The sausage and other meats were tasty, minus them obviously forgetting to remove the "skin" or wrapping from the pepperoni, which isn\'t something fun to discover mid-bite. \n\nThe people here do seem quite authentic New York - they\'re OK, they get the job done, but are not overly friendly. Oh well... Just passing by one morning and wanted breakfast. Saw Dunkin Donut's and this in one building. Chain vs. local business. Had to go with this place and glad I did. I had a breakfast burro (sausage, egg, and cheese that came with a small tub of salsa) which was $4.50. I must say, it was really good!! The burro was made with love lol. I recommend for others to try out their breakfast items!
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italian
| 12,179 |
Restaurent name is: Dolly's Mojito Bar
review: This place made food that I'm not to fond of , AMAZING! Mojito \nService was more than accommodating and hospitable .... Excellent value, delicious food, yummy mojitos and friendly staff! Can't wait to come back! This place was fantastic other than it being so ridiculously dark! We ordered the calamansi punch which was a refreshing take on the standard sour drink itself. Then the lumpia, kare kare nachos, adobo nacho and I forget the other one but they were all tasty. Next came the deep fried dessert which was just the cherry on top. I was kind of sad it only came with 3 cubes. Would've definitely killed that if we ordered more. And the music was pretty amazing as well on this particular night. I tried to shazam a few songs but alas, their taste too indie for the mainstream system. My friend and I are Filipino and could not get over the menu prices. $10 for 5 lumpias?? You could probably get 30 for $10 at Jesse Jr or any other family-owned Filipino restaurant! The thought of that deterred us from ordering food. My friend had the Cuban mojito and I had the Filipino one (we actually switched and took each other's orders because I didn't like mine.) Cuban was not good, the taste of the alcohol was very strong. Filipino was a bit better, bit sweeter, but I still wasn't into it. The ambience of the place I have to say was amazing though. Love the neon Dolly's sign, the low-lighting, and the art. It was weird not seeing any Filipino bartenders or waiters. I guess Filipino food is really trending in the city currently Been here twice and loved it both times. First time was my bday and the service and food were phrnomonal. Best calamari and chicken adobo I've ever had. (Both were just as good the second time).\nWe had a few modifications to menu items and everyone was super accomodating. The bartender made my dad a specific cocktail that was not on the menu and made my father in law a meal that wasn't on the menu due to his being very picky when it comes to food. Overall I was very impressed and have told anyone who is willing to listen!
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mexican
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Restaurent name is: Sugar River Pizza
review: After my last review, someone reached out to me and explained that there was a problem with the oven calibration. So, on a desperate evening, I decided to give the Belleville location another try--and I'm so glad I did. I've only had positive experiences lately and nothings been over or undercooked, which I'm pleased to report. It also seems like they have some new staff in there and the few times I've been in to pick up pizzas, I haven't heard any sort of questionable conversation from the kitchen. \n\nHopefully this continues because it's clear that they're capable of some really great pizza. Ugh, I want to like the Belleville location, but I just can't get behind it. I've consistently had great service in Nee Glarus, but Belleville leaves something to be desired. I don't think that staff realize people waiting in the lobby to pick up their pizza can hear their entire conversations, but have been unprofessional at times. Today, I decided to give them another try and when I got home to enjoy my pizza, it was burned. All of these issues are fixable, but so disappointing. Our go to pizza place. We typically get it for carry out and the staff is always friendly and the pizza on time. Even though this is a pizza place, our all-time favorite dish is the spinach artichoke dip appetizer. The taco pizza is great as well. I'm so tired of being disappointed with them! Every single time! We've been ordering from them for years now and I'm finally giving up. Overly priced, first of all. And to continue, do not order roasted garlic on your pizza or you'll get huge chunks of raw garlic and handfuls of it. The ravioli used to be amazingly good but then someone decided it would be smart to add a ton of largely chunked green peppers to the sauce without mentioning that in the menu and now it tastes like salsa covered pasta. Their ranch is too dilly, and they need a garlic butter sauce. In the nicest way possible, they need to take notes from Papa John's. I could go on and on but you get the idea. By far the best macaroni and cheese pizza around - it's absolutely amazing. It gets even better when you add bacon. It's kind of sad I get the same thing every time but it's just so good. They also have a dessert (not sure of the name) but it's like little cinnamon donut balls - sooo gooey and worth the splurge!
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Restaurent name is: Kegs, Corks And Forks
review: We came in on a Saturday night, someone from our party had made a reservation for a large party, the host stand didn\'t know what we were talking about, and had to go ask the other staff, it turns out whoever took the reservation didn\'t think passing that along to the host was necessary.\n\nThough, I\'m not sure why they even inquired on the reservation when there were probably 3 customers in the whole restaurant. multiple school buses of senior citizens could have showed up and they\'d still have ample seating.\n\ndespite this they moved some tables around and promptly seated us\n\nI can say their beer selection is not bad, they have a reasonably wide selection from a number of different breweries, we got our drinks, and luckily this was a talkative bunch because otherwise the next 2 hours would have been a lot more awkward.\n\nlooking over the menu there\'s a wide assortment of dishes. I opted for the beer battered cod with rustic fries and homemade slaw.\n\nOur server on multiple occasions told us our entrees were coming right up, but this seemed to drag out for at least an hour. eventually 5 out of our party of 8 got their entrees coincidentally they had all ordered the keg burger, my wife reported her burger as being somewhat bland. and just from appearance the fries didn\'t look very "Rustic" unless rustic means not very crisp and look like they\'d been sitting too long\n\nActually I just looked up Rustic,if that was the intent I\'m never ordering anything Rustic ever again.\n\n(Rustic : constructed or made in a plain and simple fashion, in particular.)\n\nSo a few minutes later our server explains that one of the Kitchen staff walked out, so we\'re still waiting on the other 3 entrees, as other reviewers have mentioned, nothing was offered in consolation, not a comped drink, not a dessert, and no bread, seriously is it that hard to keep bread on hand.\n\nSo probably another 30 minutes goes by, I finally get my food,\nI would call it "Not Bad" the beer batter isn\'t bad the portion was 3 good sized pieces, the fish was cooked well enough, the fries we\'re "Rustic", but I hadn\'t eaten lunch so I ate them, the slaw was actually pretty good. but the beer battered fish isn\'t something I can\'t get 10 other places with better service and prices. definitely wasn\'t worth $12\n\nprobably another 5-10 minutes goes by and the last 2 people in our party that had ordered the skewers finally get their food. NOTE: at this point there were still probably 3 tables in the entire restaurant, not exactly what I"d call a dinner rush.\n\nAfter a while the manager comes over and apologizes claims it\'s not his day, explains again that a chef had quit, supposedly he gave the 2 people that had ordered skewers 2 dollars off their meals, because apparently he thought that was sufficient to repair the damage.\n\nTo The Owners:\nthese bad service experiences seem to be spreading fast, I understand it\'s a new restaurant and you may be finding your feet, but if you want your doors to be open a few months down the road, you need to understand the value of customer service, it\'s ok to make mistakes, but if you make a mistake and your customer pays for it they won\'t be your customer, if you make a mistake it\'s on you to repair that relationship, either in the form of taking charge and making up for poor service, or COMPING the hell out of your diners bills, you could have COMPED every drink and still made $150 off our table just on food.\n\nInstead you took us for about $200 and knocked off a whopping $4 from the diners who waited 90 minutes for their food.\n\nthe part you don\'t see is you\'ll never get a dollar out of those 8 wallets again, and you could have if you made it right which you didn\'t, IT TOTALLY SUCKS that your chef quit, but that\'s not your customer\'s problem and your customers are free to go somewhere else if you don\'t acknowledge that.\n\nHope you get your shit together. Went in on Saturday evening - had a coupon and decided to check it out. Food was good - they are working on adding more staff. The staff that was on hand were exceptional! The chef came out and talked with us - what great guy (Tom?)\n\nI think once they some additional help, it will be a great place. Super beer selection on tap as well.\n\nGood job folks - keep it up! We just finished lunch. What a disappointment. I had the Reuben--the bread was dried out because it had not been buttered before being put on the grill. The filling was good. The french fries were lukewarm at best, limp and not very appetizing looking. My husband had the AZ burger. The meat was tasty but the same problem with the fries. The beer was good, not great--an IPA and a Cream IPA. We will not be going back. \n\nThe only saving grace was that the cook?/owner? did not charge us for the food.\n\nSince another table also had complaints, I don't think this place will be in business for very long. I hate to say this but I don't this place is going to be around very long. Service was horrific and the food isn't anything to brag about. They have beers on the list and menu but don't have them in stock. They have no one at the front greeting guest. We watched on several occasions people come in wait 10 minutes and then leave because know one would seat them. The cook came out and said don't order the fries. Another person came over and said who's order is this, i can't read the writing. Wasn't even our order. You better call restaurant impossible for this place. My hubby and I go there almost every weekend. He is a beer drinker, so loves trying the new beers that come in. I go there because the food is great, and so is the service. I have had the ribeye, and it is delicious, perfectly cooked. The mashed potatoes that came with it were tasty too. The chicken fingers are good, but tend to be a little over cooked sometimes. My hubby has had the pulled pork, the burger, and most recently, their special for the night, the jalapeno popper burger. All of them were delicious, and juicy. His only comment for the jalapeno popper burger was that it was very messy (a knife and fork and bib burger). The desserts are good too. It is the first time i have seen a beer float, not root beer float, a BEER float. The apple pie is good, first time i have had a deconstructed one, and my hubby had the marshmallow stuffed banana, and was practically drooling at the description of it alone. Needless to say, it satisfied the description and then some. \nOne of the things I think needs to happen soon, particularly if their popularity is going up, is that they need a hostess and another server. The last time we were there it was busier than usual, and the waiter looked like he could have used some help with serving the customers.
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Restaurent name is: Draught
review: What a let down... \n\nWent here with my parents when they were visiting me in Charlotte. We were super excited about the 40 craft beers on draft (according to their website). I only counted 30 on the menu, and that included about 10 that were far from craft beer (i.e. Bud Light, Shock Top etc.). \n\nService was dodgy... beers were never kept full and our waitress seemed stretched thin over all of her tables on the patio and indoors. She said it was taking so long because so many were ordering Guinness, the drink special. It just seemed like they were understaffed.\n\nMy dad complained to me about the line for the bathroom. I guess the mens room is a one seater and a urinal, but there aren't stalls, so everyone was waiting in the hall. If there was a line for the mens, I'm glad I didn't have to try he womens!\n\nThe food was good... but when you name the establishment Draught, I would experience more of a craft beer selection. Even with 30 taps, they were lacking variety. The food was awesome especially the pork wings which I had never seen before. The key lime pie was also on point. Last but not least the bartender 'T' she is the best and deserving of a special thank you for such a nice welcome to Charlotte. Amazing service..... busy but the server and the chef Kurt were amazing to insure that our food and service was on top!!!! Will be coming back. My wife and I visited recently on a Thursday night. We were big fans. I never went here when it was Hartigans, so I can't do a before and after, but I can say the after is very nice. The look is very cool, the service was friendly and the food was good. I had the salmon burger and sweet potato fries, which were good (although the burger wasn't quite as good as it sounded to me). The wife had a salad that she really liked (although it was fairly small considering it was about $13 - $15 after adding a piece a salmon). We'll definitely be going here regularly. At least the beer was good despite a relatively limited selection.\n\nWe arrived Friday night at 9:30ish and the place was half full. I would have expected no problems with service and food quality but I was mistaken.\n\nOur waitress was barely present. When she was she barely listened to our request. She did however ask if we wanted to "Tap out on those nachos" AND if I was going to "crush" the rest of my taco.\n\nThe food was mediocre. The pulled pork on the nachos was cold and my duck tacos were flavorless.\n\nI\'m sure there are better options and I will be looking for them the next time I visit Charlotte.
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Restaurent name is: Santelli's Pizzeria
review: We came in to this restaurant and we were the only ones there, first indicator something was amiss. The waitress told us to sit wherever we wanted, we choose a seat by the window. I ordered and while we were waiting for the food I noticed there were bugs all along the area by the window and in the booth where I was sitting. I'm not quite sure what kind of bugs they were but nobody wants to see that while they are waiting for their food. So since we were in a booth I assumed maybe it was just the booth we move to another booth where we encountered the same problem, more bugs. Eventually we moved to a table and that was OK but overall it left a bad taste in my mouth before we even got the food. The owner or the manager i'm not sure which one he was but he was giving orders to all the other employees so I'm assuming he probably was a manager or the owner. I suppose it's inconsequential either way but he came to the area where we were the only ones seated because again we were the only ones in the restaurant and you would think that he would have at least said hello or initiated some kind of conversation but no. Which OK, I suppose maybe he was focused on wiping off tables that were already clean but whatever. Most people in the service industry in a management position would've had the common courtesy to at least speak or acknowledge the only customers in the whole restaurant. The food arrives and it was decent I ordered the Philly cheesesteak but the cheese was cold which I'm not sure how that happens or how long it sat but it was cold and it ruined the experience for me personally. That combined with the bugs that were crawling all on the seat in both booths. Normally I would've just got up and walked out but because I was with my father and he's older and has the type of personality where he would rather give the people a chance, me not so much. I should've went with my first instinct & left once I saw the bugs. The best part about this experience to me was that the waitress was pleasant and I didn't get sick after eating here.. FYI, when my father told the waitress that there were bugs all in the section where we were seated, she did not look surprised at all. I'm pretty sure she already knew... Good luck if u chance it... The pizza was awesome. Gave me a free cannoli. and the owner was a great guy and friendly as possible. I do not live close but I drove due to the fact that the customer service was so amazing. Will be back for sure!, First off I\'m not a big salad eater .. the other day we got some amazing comfort food pizza filled with spaghetti the box was heavy !!! Anyway we all had a piece it only takes on to fill ya up. Today we heated up the rest in the oven delicious! Well anyway I got the salad with C\xc3\xa9sar dressing "The Special Salad" it is lettuce, tomato black and green olives, ham,pepperoni,sausage an cheese. It comes with one dressing if you like a lot ask for extra. I personally thought it was enough after I mixed it up. I ordered it a second time without the sausage an asked for extra ham instead soooo yummy. We only tried this place because it is free delivery this week on Post-mates. I\'m glad they do this because it lets us try places that are new to us !! Will defiantly order the salad again. I ordered through Postmates. Got wings , side of fries and a side salad. \n\nThe wings are just plain terrible. It seems like they got them from the deli section of a Walmart. Not even crispy at all. More like soggy old wings. Highly disappointed. The fires were alright, super soggy when I got them. I also got a side salad that was packed in the same bag as my hot food so my salad was super warm when I got it. Highly disappointed with this place. Would not recommend to anyone. Are you guys open? I was there less than an hour ago waiting to be seated. Noticed you had a camera in the front so I'm sure you can verify what I write is true. I in a light green shirt my husband in a black shirt. After waiting awhile we left. I just read review about the bugs and feel someone was looking out for me today!
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Restaurent name is: Picazzo's Gourmet Pizza
review: My first visit to Picazzo\'s is not what I had hoped it would be at all. A few of my friends who have fine taste in food raved about it and so I had high hopes. Let me start by saying, I\'m not really a gourmet pizza lover. As a teacher, I have plenty of Domino\'s and Pizza Hut all the time, and can be quite happy with that, either that or I love a great slice of New York style pie. \n\nSince I am not a huge fan of gourmet pizza and the overabundance of toppings, I checked the menu for a nice plate of delicious pasta. I was incredibly unhappy to find that they had about 6 pastas and they all sounded bland and/or too strange to order. Then, I found their sandwich section. I decided on their Spicy Chicken sandwich that sounded perfect. But it took awhile for our waitress to come over, so I glanced at the pizzas and found a couple that sounded good too. Thank goodness I did, because as I ordered the sandwich, the waitress informed me that they only serve the sandwiches at lunchtime! What?! That really peeved me off. What is irritating is on the menu there is a clear line between the section that says "Lunch Specials" and where it says "Sandwiches." I mean, there is an actual black line drawn between the two...to me, that says that they aren\'t a part of lunch. Don\'t you think? \n\nInstead I ordered the Popeye and Olive Oyl pizza, which has a white garlic sauce, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, Kalamata olives, carmelized onions, mozarella, Roma tomatoes, and Applewood smoked bacon. After I ordered it, I really thought how I truly didn\'t even want it. I was really irritated. \n\nMy husband and I both ordered our own pizza since we couldn\'t agree on what we wanted, so he got The Vortex, which basically had all the meats you could possibly think of. For an appetizer we ordered the garlic cheese bread, which was way too garlicy. It came with olive oil for dipping...I would have preferred some marinara sauce or something. After I had ate the bread, I really didn\'t want my pizza b/c of knowing that it had so much garlic. I picked a lot of the garlic cloves off along with most of the other toppings...there was just too much on it. I know for some, they would probably like that...but it just isn\'t my thing to have too much on my pizza. \n\nAll in all, the pizza was pretty good, once I picked off half of the toppings. The crust was really tasty and had the perfect crispiness and softness to it. I could have had just had that alone and been happy at that point. \n\nMy husband and I both agreed that it won\'t be a place we go to again, unless it is for lunch time, so I can try the sandwich my mouth had actually been watering for. Sorry to say we went there for lunch and they have closed. The note on the door said they did not pay the rent so they have been locked out. Well the one in Surprise is awesome so guess they get all my business We were craving some good pizza so we hopped on yelp to find a place around us. We called in our order and I went in and picked it up. They looked crazy busy and I was glad we called the order in. The pizza was amazing! We both agreed that it was one of the best pizzas we have had in a long time. We will be ordering from here again. This place is SO GOOD! I cant eat gluten and was above and beyond shocked when they had gluten free pizza and pasta! And it was so delicious! Everything else there is organic too. Get the Nanas pizza and greek salad! My friend and I went there randomly and I am so hooked now!! This is the first review from my first visit at the Newest Picazzo's in the West Valley. Definitely cooking up good pies, and thank god because Grazie is not getting any better (see my review) over in Verrado. I ordered a Magherita and it was quite bland, but the Shrimp Scampi was a must for those of you who like to try new things. \n\nOverall experience was as expected for a new place; although, the high school kids, aka servers can definitely get better with their Customer Service Skills.
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Restaurent name is: Thai One On
review: We had group of team at a meeting site and the gang was feeling take-out, so after calling a few times and no one picked up, i drove there and placed my order, the staff advised me that I'm allowed a free order by ordering more than x amount of dollars. They decided to charge me and said they would fix it next time, I asked to just throw an app and advised them i need plates and forks to serve my team, it was indicated on my receipt. I drove to my team and there was no plate and forks, and after calling quickly, they said we offer $4 entree next time i visit. That was there solution to all, trying to offer a low cost entree. Will try another place. Love this place. The red and green curry are delicious. Portions are huge! The young guy that works most evenings is a sweet heart. Always great service. This is my go to take out place for Thai food and they never ever disappoint! I have been ordering from them consistently for the past 3 years for both delivery and pick up and my meals have always been piping hot, fresh, flavourful, and delicious.\n\nMy standard order items are\n\nGreen Mango Salad - Fresh mango, coriander, red onions, sweet peppers, peanuts with a sweet chilli dressing\nSoo yummy and fresh. The mango is perfectly sweet and sour, lots of crunch from the crushed roasted peanuts and whole roasted cashews, the light dressing provides just a hint of heat that makes this a very well rounded flavourful salad.\n\nChicken Pad Thai - Thai rice noodles stir-fried and tossed with a piquant tamarind sauce, egg, and tofu. Garnished with green onion, lemon, and roasted peanuts.\nPerfect balance of sweet and sour, lightly sauced without being too dry or wet, huge strips of white meat chicken and chunks of tofu mixed in. Really flavourful! You get a separate container of crushed peanuts so everyone can get an ample sprinkling on their plate.\n\nThai one on Chicken Fried Rice - Special house flavoured rice mixed with green onion, red pepper slice, basil leaves and egg\nSubtly spicy but really flavourful with huge strips of white meat chicken mixed in.\n\nGinger Chicken - Sliced chicken breast with shredded ginger, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and onions\nNice juicy strips of white meat in a light sauce with ample pieces of fresh stir fried ginger. This is a very fresh tasting meat dish that's not too heavy but really full of flavour.\n\nBeef Devil - Lightly deep fried beef with onion, sweet peppers, and sweet and spicy sauce\nNice chunks of tender beef with a crunchy crispy coating and covered in that sweet syrupy sauce that has a nice kick of heat in the background. This dish also has fresh spears of stir fried broccoli and red and yellow bell peppers.\n\nI always add an order of steamed rice for only 1.00 because none of the dishes come with rice. Also if you spend over $50 before tax (which I always do) you get a free chicken pad thai!\n\nFor a takeout chain restaurant this place really surpasses my expectations. Customer service is always top notch, I have phoned in an order and then called back to change or add something on more than one occasion and they have fixed it instantly without hesitation. Some might say prices are a bit high but your getting quality ingredients that are super fresh and the portions are HUGEEEE. I will continue to be a repeat customer for years to come! The daughter and I love the Pad Thai. I enjoy the beef while my daughter loves the veggie (no egg) Pad Thai. We share a mango salad and as we get ours to go we get two free spring rolls. \n\nThe portions are very fair and the leftovers are great when re-heated. If you decide to go fir pick up on a Friday between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm. You may want to order ahead. The wait can be upwards of 25-30 mins with back orders. We have been here many times for dinner. Both for take out and eat in. The food is excellent, the portion sizes are large as well. The staff are friendly and polite. Sometimes the service is a bit slow, but the food makes up for it.
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Restaurent name is: The Black Pig
review: The atmosphere is nice, and the wine list is pretty extensive. It was also nice that not that many EY people were there. \n\nThat said, the food was quite lacking for the price. I had the half chicken, which was basically two pieces of breaded chicken with a piece of kale in the middle. As a cook, I can tell they just dunked the chicken in flour, as there was no taste to the skin. Very disappointing for the price. \n\nThe waitress staff did nothing more than ask for our order. Didn't ask if our meals were ok or if we would like a refill. Very poor service and I would not recommend to anybody. I used to enjoy the Black Pig when it was on 25th - it had a great happy hour and great drinks. Generally I\'d just order a burger or the bahn mi though.\n\nI knew their moving to the old "Light Bistro" also was supposed to bring about a slightly higher end feel (though they still have burgers and bahn mis!). I didn\'t know what that meant, but tried it and was incredibly impressed.\n\nWe ordered the chartcuterie tray, which is what the chef is known for. He creates his own sausages, pates, etc., with defined flavors and they perfectly complimented the mustard, beet and pickle add-ons. I especially loved the, I think it was Captain Morgan styled cutlet? So good!\n\nFor dinner, I had the pork collar and my fiance got the filet. Both were well presented and perfectly cooked. Very flavorful and they both tied in with their sides. \n\nIt was a great meal. Their back room is perfect for events (that\'s where we sat and I was envisioning birthdayparties or rehersal dinners) and we will ABSOLUTELY be back. Great move, Black Pig, great move! First time. Lived up to the reviews. Great atmosphere. Service was excellent. Pork tenderloin and chicken fantastic. Will be back. This place rocks. The Brie omelette and Bloody Mary for brunch are to die for. The Ohio roasted carrots, pork meatballs and burger for dinner were also spectacular. Their food is very high quality- I would highly recommend it. I love finding small, out of the way restaurants that serve great food with good atmosphere. We went the weekend after Valentine's day and they ran out of the Pork Tenderloin and Porkchop. I got the Braised Pork Collar and my date got the 3 course tasting meal with a poached apple salad, scallops, and a type of vanilla custard. We also got the house made charcuterie.\n\nThe house made charcuterie had a good selection of meats. I'm not an expert but I thought it was ok. The apple salad was ok, just a light small salad.\n\nThe braised pork collar was fantastic. It was so flavorful and tender. I wasn't even sure what was on the bottom but it was great too. I would say what it included but can't look it up since the menu already changed online. It felt like a level of cooking I can't fully appreciate yet.\n\nMy date liked the scallops, though didn't really filled him up (I feel like that's the case for most scallop dishes.\n\nThe vanilla custard was very tasty and unique. It had a fruity gelatinous topping. You could tell they used real vanilla bean due to the black specks at the bottom.\n\nOverall, food was great, would be a good place for a date. A little pricey, but the quality is definitely there. With drinks, it was about ~$100.
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Restaurent name is: Thai Long-An
review: Another local gem we found today, 2 days of Thai food in a row. This place was very cozy and quiet, we ordered some appetizers like the shrimp fresh rol, the fried shrimp rolls and the chicken satay and 5 of us shared it and we all loved the appetizers. \n\nFor our entrees we ordered the papaya salad, the pad-see-ew, stir fried cashew nut, Mussamun with beef curry and pa-naeng with chicken curry and we all shared and they were all great tasting, but my favorite was the pa- naeng with chicken. \n\nService was ok, could have used more water but the one time that they brought water was it. Still I enjoyed the food, the place and the kindness of the staff. \n\nTip: if you can't handle heat order your dish hotness to be at 1. They go from 1 to 5 with 1. Being mild and 5 being hot and I got 2 and it was a good kick of Heet in there. Love it and will definitely come back. Great service, so friendly and excellent food. Portions are big, one order can be at least two meals. Don't know why I waited so long to try this place. Visiting from Apple valley California, love Thai and this place is delicious. I ordered the lunch drunken noodles with tofu and the tofu was perfection. It's hard to find perfectly cooked tofu. If we come back this will definitely be the place for Thai. By far one of the best up and coming Thai restaurants in the area! Food was great and service was even better. We had the spicy basil chicken and the chicken pad Thai. It was my boyfriend's first time having Thai food and he was blown away. Few was a great server. He will be sure to take care of you from beginning to end. Make sure to get the longan sticky rice dessert it is the most unique thing I've ever eaten! My experience was fantastic. I love Thai food and this place was no exception. The portions were large and packed with flavor. Staff was kind and attentive I'll def. Be back!!! Try the e-san salad.
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Restaurent name is: Sister's Oriental Market & Video
review: Reasonable price with excellent service. Everything was so tasty. Would recommend this to our friends. Look forward to going back again soon Papaya are thee best with thai egg plants, and the beef jerky with sticky rice is delicious Don't let the location scare you away. We stopped by for one dish and ended up buying three dishes to go. We are from So Cal and we were amazed to find authentic Laotian food in Las Vegas. Bee let us sample some of the dishes before purchase. We bought the flat stir fry noodles, stir fry onchoi with coconut milk/curry/tamarine and the papaya salad. All three dishes were the bomb! We will surely come back here again next time we are in Las Vegas. We recommend anyone looking for authentic Lao food to stop by here. I hate to change my review but sadly we\'ve been very disappointed with their take out portion sizes. Every time we dine in we\'ve had ZERO complaints, (other than the fact that it takes Bee 5 minutes to realize you\'re even there), but the few times we get take out, the soup portion size is SOOO much smaller than the dine in portion!! I even specifically asked Bee this last time to give us the "large dine in portion because my bf and I are sharing it" to which she replied "we only have one size". Ummm seriously?! I tip these people so well its riduculous & their gonna go out of their way to screw us like that?! They must think we\'re complete idiots but they know d--- well that they give you MUCH LESS soup when you order to go! Their thai tea portions are also ridiculous. You should be able to get a medium or large thai tea to go but it only comes in one SMALL size! Very smart! Charge your customers MORE for getting less. As much as we love this food & have been VERY loyal & GENEROUS customers - we\'ll be choosing another restaurant due to their incredibly petty stinginess! Ok... this special gem in downtown Las Vegas .. is my new favorite place...I typically order the same thing...papaya salad Lao and Thai style..they let me customize the head and "toppings". Their curry green and red is awesome, they make special veggie dishes for me... \nThe bamboo soup is delicious ..\nI always pick up pickled mustard greens that are homemade (in the refrigerated section) \nBee and her family let you try everything and will give suggestions for using certain sauces, vegetables and ingredients...I buy produce and "stuff" at Sisters prob 2x a week. I love them.. they make you feel like family.. in fact, Bee (the daughter and chef) drove me home one night after learning I walked to the store..it wasn\'t safe to walk alone with my groceries.. even if it was only 2 blocks...how nice is that!
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Restaurent name is: Viva! Mexico
review: I have never had anything bad here and I always leave with a full belly. The margaritas are amazing and so is the homemade salsa. I love that they have a minimal menu items so I am not spending all day narrowing down my order. Ruth is so nice and always greets her customers. They have a dinner special every day and it is always worth it! I like this place a lot better then chain Mexican restaurants. They quality of the food is authentic and fresh! I recommend to anyone in the area. I moved from Medina to North Royalton recently. Me and my husband were looking for a Mexican restaurant around the new area. We used to (and will now make the drive) go to Don Tequila\'s in Medina and needed a "replacement" place closer to our new home. After experiencing Viva! the drive to Medina will be worth it. First off, we walk in on a Friday night and there are literally 2-3 tables filled. It took about 15 for us to even get our food ordered after we waited for drinks chips/salsa. Let me tell you about the salsa. Most Mexican restaurants do not charge you for this, but Viva! charges for extra or refills on salsa. Maybe Don Tequila\'s just spoiled me, but all other Mexican restaurants I\'ve gone to does not charge you. With the place being so dead, we still waited around 45 minutes to get our food, which was pretty good, but also a little too overpriced. Lastly, when we got our bill, the prices were different than what was on the menu. When we asked (and after 15 minutes of our waiter investigating), the conclusion was there was a price difference because I asked for extra sour cream. I don\'t know mind paying a buck for extra sour cream, but when I asked for more she should\'ve told us it was extra. It even would\'ve been okay if it was a separate line item on our bill - but it was not. It also took another 10 minutes or so to actually pay our bill.\n\nLong story short, it\'s okay...just overpriced and very VERY slow service. I can only imagine how slow it is when they are busy.\n\nP.S. Go to Don Tequila\'s - great service, great food and great prices. First visit and pleasantly surprised. Great margaritas, both mango and traditional. Combo fajita with steak and shrimp was very good. Vegetables were crisp, shrimp just enough spice and steak was tender. Will definitely return. Food was average, the food wasn't served how it was ordered... a couple, a party of 6, and us were the only ones there, the service was below average and the restrooms were atrocious, we sat outside and it was if they forgot about us, I got city tacos and she got garden burrito, both were good but not complete, we didn't complain, short on napkins, we tipped the minimum. Highly doubt we will return. Peach margaritas were sufficient. Below average overall. This clean and new-looking establishment has all the classic kitch of a trusty Mexican restaurant, PLUS a cardboard cutout of the Dos Equis guy -- just in case you were worried it wasn't LEGIT. \n\nIt was completely empty when we walked in, but I'm guessing it's because people don't realize it has opened (it seems to have replaced another Mexican restaurant, rather recently, if you trust my GPS). \n\nIt's not strictly classic Mexican food, I don't think...some surprising (and surprisingly delicious) options included a spinach enchilada and a garden quesadilla with zucchini (seriously, so good). The vegetables in the quesadilla were just perfectly cooked (not too much so...and that's one of my pet peeves so I always notice!). My mom had the spinach enchilada which I tried and liked also. \n\nThey actually have a whole separate vegetarian menu, which I was really impressed by -- I wanted to try it all. \n\nOH and you must be warned -- the chips are REALLY good. They make them fresh in-house and wow, I almost ate so many I couldn't have my main dish. \n\nNext time I find myself in North Royalton (and when it's not almost 100 degrees out), I'd like to try their festive-looking outdoor patio area. It was very cute and although no one was there at the time, I could tell it would be a fun nighttime spot as well.
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mexican
| 12,190 |
Restaurent name is: Zack's Famous Frozen Yogurt
review: A sweltering day in Akron and good reviews on Yelp lead us to Zack's Fire and Ice for a cup of amazingness.\n\nPacked in this small, unadorned restaurant serving bbq, froyo and ice cream is some of the most heavenly, creamy, delicious ice cream I've ever had. The red velvet literally tasted like you were eating a piece of red velvet cake. The pecan praline has rivers of caramel and deliciously fresh pecans. However, my real favorite was the key lime pie. It was like a cool drink on the hot day. Refreshing like a sorbet but creamyliciousness of great ice cream.\n\nWe were in heaven! Would have paid a ton for these treats but four of us got the small and it's only $1.95/ea for a total of $8.40. Where else can you get a delicious treat for so cheap?\n\nMy rating is for the Ice only, we did not try the Fire.\n\nWe will be back! Great service, fun owner, fab food. You really have to try it! Beware of management policies at this place!! The yogurt is fine the barbecue is as well, but god forbid you purchased, as did I, a living social deal affording "up to" a $62 dollar value for $25 bucks. I got a punch card good for a number of lunches and dinners, valid one at a time. The dinners are a larger portion than the lunches and cost more. The ONLY way one could get the full $62 dolllar value was if every meal secured was a dinner. Problem is THAT ISN"T THE WAY IT WAS HONORED. The most they would honor was limited by the time of day one ordered the food, so the deal was a lie from the start. The capper however was when I presented the card one day for a meal and while no expiration date was on the card ANYWHERE, I was told by management the deal had expired and they just snatched the card from my hand!!! Are you kidding me??? Despite the fact I\'ve purchased yogurt ther for twenty years, now they could have the best barbecue and/or yogurt on the planet and I wouldn\'t come back here EVER! Good Ice Cream. Decent price. A local favorite. Only reason why not 5 stars is because they don't take credit cards. I can say that the "Ice" part of Zack\'s is without a doubt great. Really, this place has been doing frozen yogurt right for years and it never lets me down.\n\nBut the new "Fire" is probably not the smartest thing they could have done, or at least, not the best executed thing.\n\nI\'ve eaten here twice, tried their pulled meat sandwiches and the "homemade" sides they offer, and too put it mildly, I will never eat their hot food again. Nothing about the slow cooked meat is special or even really good. It\'s been dry both times and uninteresting. They have you apply your own sauce, and they have a decent selection. You can buy the sauces for your own uses, which I recommend, as they are the best part of the "Fire" at Zack\'s. They are delicious. But they cannot save the food Zack\'s serves. In addition, both the mac&cheese and loaded mashed potatoes were throwaways. I don\'t know what was "loaded" about the potatoes, as they tasted like regular, boring potatoes. \n\nStick with the yogurt guys. You do that stuff right.
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american (traditional)
| 12,191 |
Restaurent name is: Montreal Poutine
review: So I'm in Montreal sightseeing and a little ways from Norte Dame Basillica is this poutine place.....we had to go up stairs and left me tell you the build is very old....like 200 years! Awesome looking! Perfect pairing to a classic Canadian dish....full disclosure they make pouting everywhere now in Canada and USA. But most use gravy from a box and mozzarella cheese...I make this weekly at home for the kids! The Poutine here is miles ahead of anything I've tried before. Fresh cut fries nothing special...the gravy though..I believe they use duck fat to make it taste so rich I could have drank that by the glass! Then the squeaky cheese or other wise know as cheese curds. The cheese stays intact instead of melting like mozzarella and makes a squishy noise when you eat it! Awesome. It is a meal in its self ....$9.00 best money spent in Montreal. A must visit! Went here to try poutine. Since I'm a vegetarian I didn't have too many options. I tried the fried onion poutine. It tasted not that good and plus the staff seemed to be really careless. I wouldn't really recommend anyone to go here. Stopped in with husband and kids for lunch while visiting Old Montreal as we had heard we needed to try good poutine. The little court yard was shady and quaint. We had a regular poutine and the spicy sausage. The sausage one was the same as the regular with just one sliced up sausage on top for about 3.50 more. The sausage was tasty though and we cut it up into small pieces and mixed it back in. This was my first time trying Poutine and this place did the job!! The sangria was amazing and the poutine was really good - I had the spicy italian sausage! Excellent!! If youre strolling around old Montreal, stop in! Oh, and the setting....so adorable!! It has the old Montreal feel and fresh air of the natural outside! Tourist trap. Poutine was overpriced and flavorless, skimpy on the cheese curds. Overpriced and disappointing. Try one of the many, many other restaurants in the Old Port area. Service was ok but .... you could do better.
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american (traditional)
| 12,192 |
Restaurent name is: Bootleggers Modern American Smokehouse
review: Took a chef friend of mine from New York here and he loved it. Everything was seasoned perfectly and the deviled eggs are the best I can recall. Even the cottage fries which weren't made in house but were still amazing were on point. Overall it was very impressive. If you haven't tried it get there. The nachos are killer, the corn is tasty, and the mac and cheese is worth the calories. Overall we had a very disappointing experience here. We had the bad luck to come in after a very big party which clearly they were not ready for or could handle well. We waited nearly an hour before getting our food- now mind you we have a toddler so keeping her calm and entertained for all that time is no small feat. When we finally were served my food was stone cold which tells me it was sitting in the window and no one bothered to run it. I grabbed our waiter and explained the situation and he did offer to remake it but I did not care to wait another hour to get my meal. He explained they got slammed because of the large party which I could almost forgive if the 2 tables on either side of us hadn't been served and had finished their meals before we got our meal delivered. \n\n**that said the quality of the food was good but clearly it would have been much better hot and if we hadn't had to wait****\n\nThe manager did come over and apologize and offered to comp my meal and give us some desserts. I told him that would be great and much appreciated yet 20 mins later we had no check or desserts. We had now hit the 2 hour mark and I should add that I found the metal chairs to be very uncomfortable as I have back issues so I was beyond cranky now. We finally saw the waiter and asked for the desserts to be wrapped up because it was past my daughters bedtime and she was at her limit. \n\nMy husband brought us here with high hopes after eating there before but I have to say after the cluster of events we feel victim to it would be hard to give them another try,\n\nPS- The desserts did not stand up to being brought home. The brownie was dry and hard as a rock the next day. After reading all the positive reviews here on Yelp and after seeing the Best of Phoenix award, I really thought this place was going to be top-notch. I ordered the pulled pork that comes with slaw plus a side of green beans. I'm not saying this to be hyperbolic, but nothing on my plate was appetizing. Anyone who has eaten enough BBQ will tell you that pulled pork that comes out of the kitchen pre-sauced is a bad sign. When the bartender sat the plate in front of me, not only was it pre-sauced, it was swimming in grease. There was absolutely nothing aesthetically pleasing about what was sitting in front of me. \n\nThe first bite confirmed my suspicion: the pulled pork was horrible. The sauce was way too sweet -- no vinegar whatsoever. Sauce should be used to compliment the meat, but all I could taste is sugar. The texture of the pulled pork may have been the worst part of the plate. It was so mushy that it stuck to the roof of my mouth. I imagine that they pull a whole shoulder, sauce it, and hold it in a warming pan until someone orders it. Either that or they smoke the shoulder at too low of a temperature, which could also cause pulled pork to be overly greasy.\n\nThe sides were equally disappointing. They advertise the slaw on the menu as not too creamy and not to vinegary. Well, then why was the slaw half liquid with absolutely no vinegar? The green beans were bland, and they were about to drown in the oil the cook saut\xc3\xa9ed them in.\n\nMaybe I just came in on a bad night, but I won't be spending any money here again. In fact, I'm not sure if I would eat their food again if it was free. Such a cute little place! Great vibe, nice decor and very good food! I had the chicken sandwich with white Cheddar and arugula. The server made a mistake and gave me fried instead of grilled chicken. I told her and she took it back no problem. She even gave me my meal for free (which I am not the kind of person looking for a free meal, I actually felt kind of bad) but she had no problem fixing it. Thank you! Super cute atmosphere. Fries are an extra $3 but absolutely worth it! My husband and I both had the pulled pork sandwich which was yummy. My husband said the coleslaw was delish too. We shall be back with friends and family.
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american (traditional)
| 12,193 |
Restaurent name is: Flower Child
review: My tummy is so happy!!! Flower Child is the perfect lunch spot in Uptown Phoenix. When I came in it was packed and I thought my food was going to take forever but it didn't! The Mother Earth bowl is crazy delicious and filling. The Mac n Cheese is utterly to die for I wish I could bathe in it!!! It's very very very noisy from the kitchen and the crowd but there is a beautiful outside patio to make up for it! Great place! So Cute and and wonderful decor inside and out! The food is prepared fresh and you can even see everything going on as they prepare the dishes. They have mix and match where you can pick what veggies, meats etc go into your dish along with Gluten Free and Vegan notes to all those items. They have Kombucha and fresh made juices too! Really great place to go with choices for everyone, perfect for a place with girlfriends to sit and chat, the dining hall is bustling when busy and more noisy, lots of outdoor seating with cozy tables and misters. Friendly upbeat staff. Love coming here! This is my new favorite vegan/vegetarian spot. i've been to the Scottsdale location as well as this one and the quality is consistent. The service was good. I had the vegan ingredient salad. I got the lemon tahini dressing on the side and also asked for the lemon avocado dressing. Both were delicious. The only thing I would want was extra avocado on the salad. The iced teas are and lemonades also are very good. I want to eat lunch here every day! The food here is good, its just im allergic to Cashews and I got a item with no cashews called the mother bowl or something like that and I could tell they cross contaminated there dish with cashews. (I had a itchy throat after eating this which only happens when I have something with cashews.) So if you have a peanut allergy I would for sure not recommend this place but otherwise the food and the service was good.\n\n Kristy did message me after my review and wanted to fix the problem. Which is much appreciated. So hopefully its safe for those with peanut allergies. I recommend you let the cashier know if you do have allergies before ordering. Great place for wonderful salads, and more! So much to choose from! My girlfriend's and I, came here for lunch! So pretty inside! Service and food was great!
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american (new)
| 12,194 |
Restaurent name is: Grey Gardens
review: Good vibes and good food. Had negroni for drinks. The fish and chips are a interesting combination. The chips are warm and dipping in fish sauce really adds a flavour to it. It was perfect for appetizer. We then had Mackerel fish and lobster pasta, and beef brisket. All three are fresh. The beef is very tender. It was just right amount of favour. Simple decor, cozy little restaurant, great atmosphere and friendly service.\nFood is very creative and combines elements from around the world.\nPortion was just perfect, we ordered several dishes to share between the two of us. Favorites: king oyster mushroom risotto, juicy, flavorful, scrumptious.\nBeef tendon reminds me of home (China). And I liked the idea of paring beef tendon with eggplant, unique and interesting.\nThe broccoli dish was also delicious. But the fish n chip was just okay among the dishes we tried.\nWill definitely go back. As a newbie to Toronto--born & bred in Detroit, having wasted time in NYC & Zurich & Barcelona--this place caught my eye right off rip. Walked by and couldn't *not* go in. The decor, spectacular, the food, even better, the service: beyond. \n\nJen & Jake invited me to a pre-opening tasting (!) and converted me to the foodie/connoisseur ways of Toronto, giving me one sensuously additional reason to hang around, and be Canadian for a little bit. Bless.\n\nEverything here speaks for itself. Paramount on all accounts.\n\nCheers Grey Gardens. Cheers. Wow - that was one of the best meals I've had ever in Toronto. A fantastic combination of flavours - every dish was better than the last. Go here now! What an amazing meal we had here last night! The restaurant exterior and 'hood are a bit sketchy, betraying an elegant and French-rustic interior. The place was packed and loud, we were lucky to find seating and shared a table with 5 others. We started with a few appetizers, albacore tuna (one of only two good but less spectacular dishes), scallops, oysters, smoked fish (wow), and some amazing flame toasted bread. We went on to the mains: Gigli noodles (basically a divine re-interpretation of macaroni & cheese), shrimp and spinach (the spinach was amazing). mackarel, and lamb (the lamb was ok, but the veggies that came with it were amazing). All accompanied by a Reuilly Les Pierres Plates Sauvignon Blanc that was fresh and elegant. Excellent service, friendly and unpretentious. One of my best meals in Toronto, highly recommended.
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canadian (new)
| 12,195 |
Restaurent name is: Monthathong Thai Restaurant
review: Ordered online through Eat24. The app didn't ask what protein I wanted in my Pad See-Ew, but within 5 minutes of my order being submitted I had a phone call asking me.\n\nFood was very good. The Thai Egg Rolls were a little doughy on the inside but good.\n\nThe Thai Beef Mongolia was good but leaked in the bag, despite their attempts to contain it. The veggies were fresh and cooked perfectly.\n\nThe Pad See-Ew was yummy! The sauce was amazing. There was broccoli and Chinese broccoli. It was cooked perfectly and tasted just as good for leftovers! What a pleasant surprise! We came in to get takeout and bring home some grub to watch in front of the tv on a lazy Sunday. As another review mentioned, this was a one woman show as in the woman (I think the owner) was the only one working. She took our order, brought us water with a nice slice of lemon and we settled into the waiting area at the front of the small restaurant. Everything was bright, cheerful, colorful and clean, but there are only 3 tables available for dining in. \n\nSoon the air was filled with the scent of garlic and the pleasant sound of sizzling pans.\n\nWe waited about 25 minutes for our rather large to go order. We did not call ahead as we didn't know the new name for the restaurant but she made sure to give us a few to go menus to save us the wait for our next visit. \n\nEverything was so delicious, especially the garlic ribs and the pad see ew. We also ordered masaman curry with fried tofu and thai beef jerky.\n\nGood quality ingredients, everything was made fresh while we waited and had a home cooked quality that echoed the cozy, good energy from the moment we walked in. \n\nI even asked if she had done the beautifully neat and precise hand writing on the menu boards herself and she had! I hope she gets lots of business so we'll be able to order those tasty ribs on many more Sundays to come! This place is kind of hidden. It's a cute place. I haven't tried any of the food yet but the menu looks good. Customer service was awesome. I come here for the smoothies and the boba. I must say the green tea smoothie with boba is my favorite!. However the boba is made right when u order it so the bottom maybe warm. I just mix it up a little an done. I was hungry for Thai and thought I\'d try this spot, which used to be "Mr Chop Chop" years ago. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in and found that they had redecorated and it\'s now a very cozy and pleasant atmosphere. \n\nI started with an order of Chicken Satay, which included one of the best peanut sauces I\'ve ever tasted. Rather than the usual thin sauce, this was a chunky style that I couldn\'t stop eating!!\n\nFor my entree I was torn between trying the curry or the fried rice, but my problem was solved when I saw that they offered green curry fried rice, with a choice of meat. I went with the pork, and was really pleased to see large chunks of tender pork mixed in with fresh onions, peppers and herbs. I ordered medium heat, which had just the right kick. \n\nThis place is a real gem and they have a nice waiting area if you want to come in and get your food to go. Definitely a place to try if you love Thai food. So this is the first time I have ate here since the new management changed. It looks nice and a lot lighter from the inside. The lady in the front might be the owner too was really nice and gave great customer service. I went to eat there around 2:45pm only the lady was there. When I mean only her. No one else was here no cooks just her. She took the order made our drinks and then when to the back and made the food. I was surprised since my previous experience it takes some time for all that. But she did it. Now my issue with all that is when I got the food it wasn't as fresh as I remember it the food did change. Basil beef is what I usually get today it was different. The portion did get smaller. \n\nThe reason for the 3 stars is the worker she was awesome very nice and attentive. The food wasn't the best but I feel like there should always be a full time cook. And if the same person does everything their is a high risk of cross contamination. I just feel like they don't make things to order like they use to. They just put it in the microwave and serve it.
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thai
| 12,196 |
Restaurent name is: Elio Pizzeria
review: This is the kind of old-fashioned Italian restaurant that I love! Brightly lit, well-worn menus with lots of options, 1920's building and decor and friendly and attentive service.\n\nThe pizza was first rate as was an order of spaghetti carbonara (prepared in the correct manner without cream). Osso bucco was tender and toothsome and starters of grilled shrimp and bruschetta were both terrific. They were 86 on a couple of choices but that is only a paean to their evident popularity. Great cappuccino too,\n\nDinner for four without dessert but with a bottle of house wine (a very decent red Abruzzese selection, BTW) and with espresso/cappuccino came to only 128.50 and we were stuffed.\n\nWe look froward to returning on our next visit to Montreal One of my classic, affordable, comfort food spots in the area. I like to sit on the patio in the summer, dip the fresh lovely rolls in the homemade giardinera, order massive plates of pasta and pizzas to share and take home glorious quantities of leftovers. I've always found the service here enjoyable, they start out brusque but warm up to you over the course of the meal if you have a friendly rapport, and end up fairly hilarious and super kind. Like any good Italian family meal, or so I imagine. =) Very generous on the toppings. And I only took the traditional pepperoni and cheese, but also added some sweet sweet italian sausage. Service was good. Food was delicious. Referred by TSN90s Tony Marinaro and this guy knows his stuff. Give it a shot and you'll score a good meal or two. Go Habs Go! Amazing authentic Italian food.\nGreat friendly staff.\nI would definitely recommend this restaurant, but if you're a big group I would definitely reserve since the line tends to get big in the evening. Jeudi soir mes amies et moi ne sachant pas trop o\xc3\xb9 aller avons d\xc3\xa9cider de souper ici pour ses prix raisonnable et la vari\xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9s des plats disponible ici. Nous sommes arriv\xc3\xa9 vers 8h30 sans r\xc3\xa9servation , avons \xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 plac\xc3\xa9s imm\xc3\xa9diatement . \n\nLe serveur nous a amen\xc3\xa9 une corbeille avec du pain chaud, mais semblait beaucoup plus int\xc3\xa9ress\xc3\xa9 au match de hockey des canadiens qu'a ses clients. \n\nNous avons commander nos plats, sont arriv\xc3\xa9s tout de m\xc3\xaame assez vite. Le veau a la milanaise avec les p\xc3\xa2tes du jours , l'on a le choix de la sauce que ce soit \xc3\xa0 la viande, ros\xc3\xa9 ou au tomates. Mes amies ont toutes les deux prix la tables d'h\xc3\xb4tes plats principal osso bucco qui a leurs dire \xc3\xa9tait excellent. Pour ma part j'ai ador\xc3\xa9 la viande croustillante \xc3\xa0 souhait , les p\xc3\xa2tes \xc3\xa9tant bonne sans plus j'aurais aim\xc3\xa9 un peu de verdure avec l'assiettes et surtout du VRAI fromage parmesan pour un restaurant authentique c'est un must.\n\nPour conclure tr\xc3\xa8s bonne viande de tr\xc3\xa8s bonne portion et un prix plus que respectable. Je n'ai mis que 2 * car le service \xc3\xa9tait tr\xc3\xa8s banal j'avais l'impression de d\xc3\xa9ranger le serveur il nous \xc3\xa0 amener les factures sans nous le demander, ni nous offrir un dessert ou un caf\xc3\xa9 c'est empress\xc3\xa9 de nous faire payer et a commencer a parler tr\xc3\xa8s fort \xc3\xa0 nos c\xc3\xb4t\xc3\xa9s. Le message \xc3\xa9tait clair.\n\nMis \xc3\xa0 part le service bon restau je reviendrais s\xc3\xbbrement pour leurs pizza.
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italian
| 12,197 |
Restaurent name is: Panda Express
review: This Panda Express is located inside Vons near the produce department. I like that I can grab something to eat while getting a few items at the store. It just is convenient without having to then make another stop for food. I have to say the employees here are awesome. Well, the manager this last time was having lunch and talking with someone (maybe having a meeting?) while this girl was hustling to take care of the orders. I questioned how long something has been sitting out and she offered to make it fresh if I didn't mind waiting. Of course not! I can't believe how this girl was working so hard to take care of the customers and offering to make me fresh food while the manager laughed away in her conversation only a couple feet from me. She should have excused herself and pitched in for a moment. I took the time to tell the girl helping me that she was a hard worker and that I appreciated her service. I only wish I caught her name to give her a shout-out in this review. \n\nI like to get the 2 or 3 item combo. I always choose fried rice because I find their chow mein to have too many veggies vs. noodles and the noodles are kind of dry. The Firecracker Chicken had good flavor. It isn't very spicy but has a nice baby kick. I tried Beijing Beef and it was sweet and spicy and my favorite of all I ate. For my 3rd item I got Honey Walnut Shrimp and it was sweet, crispy, and good. The Cream Cheese Rangoons are a nice snack on the way home and aren't greasy. If you don't want your food to go, they have tables. This was the worst Panada inside a Vons I have ever seen. The fried rice seems like it had been sitting there for hours. There was only 1 egg roll (even though they are supposed to be sold it sets of 2), no wantons and the orange chicken looked like it was made in the morning. Plus maybe the prices are higher here or they went up, it was over 8 dollars for a 3 entree meal, but I was willing to pay had it not looked so bad. Pretty sad when frozen chinese food was better looking. Always hits the spot when I don't know what I'm hungry for. Food & service is great. Priced just right. This Panda Express is located inside a Von\'s grocery store. If you walk through the produce department you will see it. I love that it is conveniently inside the store because I stop there several times a week and when I feel like quick Chinese it is right there on the way to the check out!\n\nI like that they always offer me a sample. I was sure of what I wanted one time until I tried a sample of the "Fire Cracker Chicken" and was hooked! If you haven\'t tried the "Chicken Pot-Stickers" you NEED to because they are simply delicious!!!\n\nThere is some seating right near where you pay so if you are on a lunch break or something you can sit down and enjoy it there. A bit hard to find if you're a first-timer, this location is inside Vons, at the back of the produce department. Being in a grocery store, it's a very small Panda, with a smaller selection of items. However, all your basics are there, plus the +$1 item du jour. \n\nEmployees are completely checked-out and uninterested, but can you really blame them?
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chinese
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Restaurent name is: Taqueria Express
review: Tengo 3 a\xc3\xb1os viniendo a este lugar y hoy estoy decepcionado seg\xc3\xban el due\xc3\xb1o del lugar tengo que comprar m\xc3\xa1s de 2 tacos para que me puedan hacer mi orden yo y mis compa\xc3\xb1eros tenemos comprando diario a este lugar y la forma en la que me trataron como cliente te dice que no tienen la \xc3\xa9tica ni educaci\xc3\xb3n para administrar un negocio t\xc3\xba no puedes decirle al cliente que no te puede vender 1 taco solo porque al cosinero le da flojera hacer 1 taco Ok so ive been craving Mexican tacos for some time now. So while out running to the neighborhood store I smell some awesome food. I didn't know what it was and asked the cashier. He said it's probably that Mexican restaurant a few blocks up. What???? I pull in and instantly know that, yes this is what I've been smelling. I order 3 shredded pork tacos with avocado. After dressing my tacos with alittle salt, jalape\xc3\xb1o sauce, a squeeze of lime and add my radishes. I took my first bite and started singing.....Sir Mix a Lot/ Nikki Manji remix OH MY GOD....Becky Lmao I'm through lol #authenictacos #whyhaventibeenherebefore Good Tacos!! We ordered chicken, pastor, and asada all were delicious. The best Mexican I've had since we moved to Charlotte. The limes are a little dry and the sauces go bad if left in fridge longer than a day (strong). The place is a hole in the wall but they are clean! I love this place tacos are super cheap under $2 a taco. The pastor tacos are the best!! The natural fruit juices are good as well! The quality of food has declined since my last review. The grilled steak meat on my sons tacos were like thin slices of dried beef jerky. The watery mole sauce on my daughters enchiladas were heavily seasoned in cinnamon. I kindly asked the waitress before ordering this item to allow me to taste the sauces of their enchiladas to make sure they were up to par. My request was refused. That is the first time this has happened to me and I should have known to get up and eat elsewhere. My pozole was a bowl of red grease with overly soaked mushy hominy beans and small chunks of what might be pork. Might have been passable as some unknown stew but this was not an authentic pozole. It was served with two bean tostadas garnished with waterlogged romain lettuce shreds. I returned the enchiladas and requested a cheese quesadilla, which ended up being filled with yellow cheese instead of quesadilla, chihuahua, or mozzarella cheese.\n\nOverall, each of our meals were not palatable and could never pass as authentic flavorful Mexican dishes. Meats are definitely cheap cut and not fresh. \n\nAfter doling out $38 for food that was barely touched, I made sure to tip the waitress for at least being somewhat attentive. \n\nThis place gets busy and seems to have a local following. The staff are busy hard at work keeping tables cleared and floors swept. However, the quality of their meats, vegetables, and food prep are very questionable. Their pricing is highway robbery.\n\nAttached are pictures to provide an idea of what I described above.
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