| ambiance |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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was hoping for a warm & cozy atmostphere and what we got was hard wooden chairs & tiled kitchen floor hidden by the fact that the place is only lit by a few candles on the tables. ”
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Food and ambiance was great. ”
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The atmosphere is nice, both inside and outside. ”
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Great atmosphere, very cute, moderate prices. ”
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The entrance, the bar area and the dining room all have very unique and well-done decor. ”
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Icky food - cute ambience - no air conditioning ”
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The staff knows well when a couple would rather have a romantic meal together without an intrusion, and the food is great. ”
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The atmosphere was nice, and we were seated at the perfect table, it was inside, but right next to the open window, so it was kinda like it was outside, too. ”
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fun atmosphere & good food. ”
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The decor in this place is great. ”
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Food is decent but nothing special, but I liked the warm atmosphere of the epicerie. ”
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The service and atmosphere was fine and pleasant enough but the food was gross. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Waitress was friendly and very good and the big profiteroles with dark chocolate were delecious. ”
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Starters were good; the desserts were good but nothing surprising. ”
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| drinks |
89.80999946594238% positive |
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the tables were kind of annoying but the bar was nice. ”
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This dimly-lit, very chill gem of a bar is a great place to grab a cocktail or yummy pint of imported Belgian beer - and they have great music to boot! ”
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had the mussels in wine sauce and I couldn't believe I was served a large pot completely filled with delectable seafood. ”
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great value french wine and selection. ”
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The bar looks nice, and they have a wide range of wines available. ”
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their Stella on tap was almost flat, i saw the bartender "whisking" our beers to give them any sort of head. ”
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Good food avoid any non-alcoholic drinks. ”
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We didn't even have a tea or a coffoe because "there were no clean mugs available ”
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Had a great meal on Sat night at this cute French bistro/bar with my partner. ”
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The bartender was great and we had an impromptu wine tasting which was fabulous. ”
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The great bar area in the front is a great place to just chill and have a few drinks. ”
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And the brunch deal is a real steal -- ten dollars gets you grub, OJ and coffee which is just perfect for people like me on a NYC-work-in-entertainment budget. ”
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The entrance, the bar area and the dining room all have very unique and well-done decor. ”
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First had a cheese platter at the bar and then enjoyed a nice dinner with friends. ”
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the food is school cafeteria friendly and the clientele ranges from drunken soccer fans singing on the top of their lungs while inhaling beer and the local traffic fumes on orchard street, to America's Next Top Model wannabes in k-mart knock offs. ”
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Prices are decent for food, but pricey for drinks as there is an extensive beer and wine list. ”
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Otherwise, this is a great place to celebrate Nouveaux Beaujolais along with other wine lovers and even some francophones! ”
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On our way out ~11:30pm the bar area was full also with cool types. ”
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| food quality |
82.41999626159668% positive |
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Prices are decent for food, but pricey for drinks as there is an extensive beer and wine list. ”
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My mom and I split the best creme brulee either of us have ever had. ”
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The service and atmosphere was fine and pleasant enough but the food was gross. ”
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I've had numerous delicious dinners at Epicerie and thoroughly enjoy the super-fresh, ever-changing menu. ”
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Calamari was fantastic, and definitely recommend the hangar steak with pepper sauce - YUM! ”
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The food was fantastic. ”
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Ingredients were fresh and food was OK but definitely not worth putting up with the terrible attitude of the waitstaff. ”
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This dimly-lit, very chill gem of a bar is a great place to grab a cocktail or yummy pint of imported Belgian beer - and they have great music to boot! ”
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We had a chance to try a lot of dishes and the food was not great - some plates were ok, others were bad. ”
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Great food ”
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The staff knows well when a couple would rather have a romantic meal together without an intrusion, and the food is great. ”
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the food is school cafeteria friendly and the clientele ranges from drunken soccer fans singing on the top of their lungs while inhaling beer and the local traffic fumes on orchard street, to America's Next Top Model wannabes in k-mart knock offs. ”
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and with great food. ”
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Good food, hip scene and great value ”
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If you go, you must decide whether the good food is worth the horrible service. ”
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Had a great meal on Sat night at this cute French bistro/bar with my partner. ”
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The fries are great, cheap, and rival those at Les Halles for quality and taste. ”
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He had a burger which was really yummy, even the fries tasted better than most others I'd tried. ”
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had the mussels in wine sauce and I couldn't believe I was served a large pot completely filled with delectable seafood. ”
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Our waiter brought us a very very nice cabernet - it was sooo delicious! ”
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Great food, awful attitude by the wait staff ”
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The food was a bit slow to come out, but definitely worth the wait. ”
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Good food avoid any non-alcoholic drinks. ”
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had a delicious meal here! ”
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The menus were scrawled on blackboards a la Parisien and the food was quite decent (the duck was a little dry). ”
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Juicy and tender, and the frites were so yummy. ”
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Icky food - cute ambience - no air conditioning ”
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The mushroom ravioli was rich and tasty. ”
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The food is REALLY good. ”
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It has a wonderful, unassuming feel, great food, and good service. ”
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The mango mojito is delicious, the poulet roti is fantastic, and the waiters/hosts are great. ”
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great spot for a tasty, well-priced dinner. ”
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We finished our mediocre meal and left the place as soon as we could. ”
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Decent food but fraudulent billing. ”
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Enjoyed my meal here. ”
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Everything down to the bread was delicious. ”
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the steak frites and duck confit were very delicious. ”
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The food was quite good, but the experience was ruined by the service. ”
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The food was decent, but not great (possibly because of how busy they were). ”
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fun atmosphere & good food. ”
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The crispy chicken w/stuffed roasted peppers was good, nothing special. ”
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Don't order the regular salad greens because it's nothing special and some of it already comes with the steak frites. ”
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The mussels w/french fries were good, but I've had better. ”
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crispy salmon in corn puree is delicious. ”
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The steak frites were superb. ”
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Good & Bad - our meal was tasty, staff was somewhat inexperienced but nonetheless helpful. ”
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The food was good. ”
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The food was excellent, but the band was better. ”
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The bread given as an appetizer seemed stale and airy and the olive oil smelled bad. ”
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Most importantly, the food is authentic French bistro fare. ”
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Best Hamburger in NYC and excellent bistro food ”
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The coq a vin is especially delicious and the mussels are fresh and lovely. ”
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Four of us were seated promptly and I had the best hamburger ever in NYC for $7.95 - served on a beautiful fresh brioche roll, about 1/2 lb, cooked to order, with excellent french fries, and a small salad. ”
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but great food! ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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I've had numerous delicious dinners at Epicerie and thoroughly enjoy the super-fresh, ever-changing menu. ”
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great value french wine and selection. ”
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The menus were scrawled on blackboards a la Parisien and the food was quite decent (the duck was a little dry). ”
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Prices are decent for food, but pricey for drinks as there is an extensive beer and wine list. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Otherwise, this is a great place to celebrate Nouveaux Beaujolais along with other wine lovers and even some francophones! ”
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This honestly was the very best restaurant experience I've had! ”
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The great bar area in the front is a great place to just chill and have a few drinks. ”
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great little restaurant to frequent if you're in the mood for french and are looking for a low-key night out. ”
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This dimly-lit, very chill gem of a bar is a great place to grab a cocktail or yummy pint of imported Belgian beer - and they have great music to boot! ”
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| service |
52.69999980926514% positive |
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The waitress asked if everything was good and I replied yes. ”
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Our waiter brought us a very very nice cabernet - it was sooo delicious! ”
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The waiters were very friendly and funny. ”
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the food is school cafeteria friendly and the clientele ranges from drunken soccer fans singing on the top of their lungs while inhaling beer and the local traffic fumes on orchard street, to America's Next Top Model wannabes in k-mart knock offs. ”
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The staff knows well when a couple would rather have a romantic meal together without an intrusion, and the food is great. ”
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The mango mojito is delicious, the poulet roti is fantastic, and the waiters/hosts are great. ”
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The service and atmosphere was fine and pleasant enough but the food was gross. ”
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terrible service. ”
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Awful service ”
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their Stella on tap was almost flat, i saw the bartender "whisking" our beers to give them any sort of head. ”
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Good & Bad - our meal was tasty, staff was somewhat inexperienced but nonetheless helpful. ”
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polite call to the manager, who told us we weren't the only ones in this predicament, has yet to result in a credit despite the promise to fix it "immediately ”
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My boyfriend and I came here and we had a really great dinner and the service was swell. ”
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He helped us with our touristy questions as well as provided excellent service. ”
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"poor service" would be a gross understatement ”
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The food was quite good, but the experience was ruined by the service. ”
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And the brunch deal is a real steal -- ten dollars gets you grub, OJ and coffee which is just perfect for people like me on a NYC-work-in-entertainment budget. ”
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The manager is very nasty. ”
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If you're looking to be treated in a rude and disrespectful manner, then this is the place for you. ”
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Great food, awful attitude by the wait staff ”
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In the french tradition, the server was rude. ”
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We had a party of seven and, although the service wasn't especially attentive, it was better that way -- we were all much more focused on hanging out with one another than having some fancy epicurian experience. ”
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although the service was pretty slow, we had a great time and never felt rushed. ”
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Our group of 10 was treated fantastically, although the service was a bit slow. ”
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The bartender was great and we had an impromptu wine tasting which was fabulous. ”
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The waitresses were pretty friendly, and most of them could speak french. ”
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The lighting was mellow, crowd friendly and stylish, bartenders were attentive and friendly and music kicking. ”
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It has a wonderful, unassuming feel, great food, and good service. ”
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Our waitress was attentive but also not annoying as some wait staff in restaurants can be. ”
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This was truly the worst service I have ever received in a restaurant. ”
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No problems with the service compared to the other reviews, but the quality was terrible. ”
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have rarely experienced such rude service. ”
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This place offers good value and friendly service. ”
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service wasn't particularly attentive, and you can hear everyone's conversation around you. ”
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However, I must say the service was pretty obnoxious. ”
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Waitress was friendly and very good and the big profiteroles with dark chocolate were delecious. ”
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If you go, you must decide whether the good food is worth the horrible service. ”
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| value |
80.55999755859375% positive |
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Prices are decent for food, but pricey for drinks as there is an extensive beer and wine list. ”
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And the brunch deal is a real steal -- ten dollars gets you grub, OJ and coffee which is just perfect for people like me on a NYC-work-in-entertainment budget. ”
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Great atmosphere, very cute, moderate prices. ”
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Good food, hip scene and great value ”
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Ingredients were fresh and food was OK but definitely not worth putting up with the terrible attitude of the waitstaff. ”
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If you go, you must decide whether the good food is worth the horrible service. ”
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If you like places like this save your money and drive to the local mall for a cheaper night out without the noise and traffic. ”
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The fries are great, cheap, and rival those at Les Halles for quality and taste. ”
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great value french wine and selection. ”
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Food was a great value as well. ”
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The food was a bit slow to come out, but definitely worth the wait. ”
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This place offers good value and friendly service. ”
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| wait time |
0.0% positive |
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The food was a bit slow to come out, but definitely worth the wait. ”
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although the service was pretty slow, we had a great time and never felt rushed. ”
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Our group of 10 was treated fantastically, although the service was a bit slow. ”
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