| ambiance |
98.8599967956543% positive |
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The good: Its in a great location (what could be more charming than the end of an alley in the lower east side?) ”
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And honestly, I would have been cool with overrated drinks at a comfortable bar with interesting music and a fun crowd. ”
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Great atmosphere, brunch was mixed ”
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the restaurant has a nice ambiance, despite the strange hip and ironic hunter theme. ”
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The space and location are amazing, the service is friendly, the food crave worthy, and the prices are cheap. ”
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By the time we finally sat down I was pretty drunk and I think anything would have tasted amazing but I have to say - the food was pretty great - and the atmosphere is great as well. ”
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the place was warm and cozy and the food was delicious (i had the venison - which was excellent and unique, but i'm going back to try the lamb shank). ”
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10/22. First the good: the location is so charming, you feel like you've been let in on a fab secret. ”
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The decor is so warm and inviting that you would swear you were in a hunting lodge in the Swiss Alps. ”
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We really enjoyed the taxidermy on the walls and warm atmosphere. ”
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went here for brunch and loved the atmosphere and down-an-alley location. ”
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the restaurant overall is great for groups, unique ambience, pretty hip. ”
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Worth it, though, for delicous food, great scene, cool music and a fun vibe. ”
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The unique location and decor is a must see, if you can find it. ”
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have been to Freemans about 4 times over the last few years and although I really like the food and the, unique space and atmosphere, I would never go back on Saturday night. ”
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Love the warm, comfy atmosphere, wooden furniture, and, forest cabin feel. ”
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Interesting location at the end of a non-descript alley. ”
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After waiting for 5 minutes my group of three found room at the comfortable bar in the back (I? ”
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great drinks, artsy atmosphere, nice fro groups and ”
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The food was decent - the decor and atmosphere are the real draw. ”
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Great decoration. ”
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The food was excellent and the environment was fun. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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We were about to order dessert. ”
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The desserts looked wonderful as well - I will have to save room to try one next time - and there will be a next time! ”
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and the desserts MUST be sampled - the bananas foster was ridiculously good. ”
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| drinks |
76.76000118255615% positive |
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drinks were very watered down and the bartender was extremely slow. ”
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His wine presentation was impeccable and his skills on classic cocktail making were impressive. ”
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indulgent/affordable. Although waits can be a little long, the bar is big enough to have many people comfortably wait while sipping interesting wines and cocktails. ”
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great drinks, artsy atmosphere, nice fro groups and ”
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try the Dark and Stormy cocktail - ginger beer and dark run, refreshing and excellent. ”
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The food was great (artichoke dip is a must), the server was great and the wine was great (the cabernet was pricey but good). ”
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Been here twice on dates, first time had a table and a full meal, second time, sat at the bar with Tim the bartender (who recognized me from my first visit) who is a first rate mixologist and class act, and had some great apps. ”
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had enjoyed fantastic German sausages and schnitzel across the street at Loreley and was only looking to grab a drink (or two). ”
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Unfortunately, both the service and cocktails were subpar. ”
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great exhotic drinks! ”
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The food was delicious and I enjoyed an excellent wine suggested by our charming bartender. ”
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Weird bar experience ”
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After waiting for 5 minutes my group of three found room at the comfortable bar in the back (I? ”
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Stucco peeling off the walls, stuffed animal heads, a drink list and changing menu that's all-round awesome value for an incredible gourmet experience. ”
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If you have trouble getting a table come early on Sunday, otherwise wait at the bar and take advantage of the great winelist. ”
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And honestly, I would have been cool with overrated drinks at a comfortable bar with interesting music and a fun crowd. ”
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had an enjoyable meal one Monday evening with about 20 people, ordering a three course meal, mixed drinks and many bottles of wine. ”
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| food quality |
91.28000259399414% positive |
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Service is great, prices are very reasonable, food is very interesting, loved the stilton cheese app, buffalo terrine, mac and cheese, and the pork is so tender its like ham. ”
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and the food is good, affordable, and fits the setting. ”
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The portions were generous, but the quality of food was not outstanding. ”
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The poached eggs and grits were bland, but the other two dishes were great. ”
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The food was decent - the decor and atmosphere are the real draw. ”
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It's a great brunch spot, but the prices should just be a tad bit lower for the amount/quality of the food they give you. ”
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The food here is overall very good ( have been there for brunch numerous times), but it's THE spot if you love warm artichoke dip. ”
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the place was warm and cozy and the food was delicious (i had the venison - which was excellent and unique, but i'm going back to try the lamb shank). ”
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By the time we finally sat down I was pretty drunk and I think anything would have tasted amazing but I have to say - the food was pretty great - and the atmosphere is great as well. ”
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The spinach salad with bacon, egg, and pine nuts, along with the pork dish were extremely yummy. ”
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bread basket for the table or something like that would have been nice. ”
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hear the food was good and I'm used to mediocre/slightly rude service at certain restaurants, but I was blown away at this. ”
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really love the casual friendly vibe and food of this place. ”
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have been to Freemans about 4 times over the last few years and although I really like the food and the, unique space and atmosphere, I would never go back on Saturday night. ”
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had an enjoyable meal one Monday evening with about 20 people, ordering a three course meal, mixed drinks and many bottles of wine. ”
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used to be at Freemans frequently, and enjoyed the good food (the crowd used to be somewhat creative looking but not overly pretentious). ”
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Food is like the venison meal you would have after a hunting trip with your uncle Ed in Minnesota, but if you're up for some lumpy mash potatoes and trout w/ full bone, you'll be content. ”
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The food was delicious and I enjoyed an excellent wine suggested by our charming bartender. ”
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We then had the steak, chicken with succotash and a side of mac and cheese (so good) which were all amazing. ”
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Drinks are great; food is wonderfully ”
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Been here twice on dates, first time had a table and a full meal, second time, sat at the bar with Tim the bartender (who recognized me from my first visit) who is a first rate mixologist and class act, and had some great apps. ”
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The food may be great, but they won't get any of my money. ”
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The food arrived in a timely fashion, which was refreshing after the WAIT! ”
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More like eating in my grandfather's den with all of his hunting trophies hovering over me while I try to enjoy my over priced and over cooked steak. ”
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cute place, good food ”
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While we waited, we tried a pisco and egg cocktail which was amazing! ”
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The food was all pretty good (lots of delicious options on the menu) although my toast was overtoasted and inedible. ”
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You should have to wait for good food. ”
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The space and location are amazing, the service is friendly, the food crave worthy, and the prices are cheap. ”
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Definitely go for brunch, the food's delicious. ”
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Everything was really delicious and the perfect amount of food. ”
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friend of mine recently had dinner at Freeman's, and a huge vase of sunflowers that was precariously perched on a mantel fell on her head, dousing her and the table of food with water and more or less ruining the entire evening. ”
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The food was fantastic and inexpensive. ”
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it was entertaining to observe though as we ate really delicious and solid food. ”
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The food was excellent and the environment was fun. ”
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especially love the ribs and corn salad. ”
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The food was great (artichoke dip is a must), the server was great and the wine was great (the cabernet was pricey but good). ”
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The eggs were good as well. ”
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Overall, it was a nice meal, but I didn't leave as satisfied as I would have liked. ”
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good food ”
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The artichoke dip is the best I've ever had, served with plenty of warm sliced bread. ”
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The food was very good. ”
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ordered a side of hash potatoes, which turned out to be the best aprt of my meal. ”
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The food wasn't bad, but not worth the price or the wait. ”
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The food was amazing (def recommend to cheddar cheese toasts! ”
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It's hip comfort food if that makes sense, it's quite alright and the portions are huge so don't over order. ”
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The food was great. ”
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Worth it, though, for delicous food, great scene, cool music and a fun vibe. ”
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Great vibe and even better food ”
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They are perfect summer food. ”
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Waited almost over almost an hour for our meal to arrive, the waitress was rude, when she decided to grace the table with her presence every half hour or so. ”
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The service was friendly, the food amazing and the crowed interesting and unpretentious. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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had read about owner/chef William Tigert extensively on blogs and in New York/NYT, and all stories praised his creative cocktail menu. ”
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Stucco peeling off the walls, stuffed animal heads, a drink list and changing menu that's all-round awesome value for an incredible gourmet experience. ”
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The food was all pretty good (lots of delicious options on the menu) although my toast was overtoasted and inedible. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Once up on a time it was a great little place in an alley in NYC. ”
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great place to see and be scene if that 's what you're looking for. ”
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But it was a nice place inside, quirky and pretty. ”
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Cute, rustic place -- great date place ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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have been to Freemans about 4 times over the last few years and although I really like the food and the, unique space and atmosphere, I would never go back on Saturday night. ”
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| service |
61.78999900817871% positive |
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and the service was great. ”
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The hostess was unbelievably rude about us even being there even though when we showed up the place was virtually empty! ”
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The space and location are amazing, the service is friendly, the food crave worthy, and the prices are cheap. ”
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Save your attitude, cook at home, invite interesting people with depth and integrity, contributing to the world, rather than sucking it dry. ”
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The food was great (artichoke dip is a must), the server was great and the wine was great (the cabernet was pricey but good). ”
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The service was also very good. ”
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The wait staff are friendly and attentive (sometimes a little busy). ”
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unpleasant staff ”
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Unfortunately, both the service and cocktails were subpar. ”
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Waited almost over almost an hour for our meal to arrive, the waitress was rude, when she decided to grace the table with her presence every half hour or so. ”
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Based on what we'd heard, we thought Freeman's might be an overly trendy spot but the service was good and the patrons were of all walks of life. ”
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It was in the worst spot and the waiters constantly had to squeeze in between one of the chairs and the wall to get through. ”
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didn't mind the 90 minute wait and the relatively rude staff, until I used the restroom and there were "critters" (the big brown ones that City Search won't let me type) all over it. ”
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The food was delicious and I enjoyed an excellent wine suggested by our charming bartender. ”
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had an enjoyable meal one Monday evening with about 20 people, ordering a three course meal, mixed drinks and many bottles of wine. ”
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Better yet, feel like meeting the worst restaurant manager in NYC, this is your place. ”
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Yeah, it's "cool", but people with real cred don't do cool. ”
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The service was friendly, the food amazing and the crowed interesting and unpretentious. ”
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The people who don't like this place are probably from flyover states. ”
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Been here twice on dates, first time had a table and a full meal, second time, sat at the bar with Tim the bartender (who recognized me from my first visit) who is a first rate mixologist and class act, and had some great apps. ”
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really love the casual friendly vibe and food of this place. ”
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But after a 90 minute wait, I expect to be treated in a friendly manner, rather than made to feel like the staff is "put out" to wait on us or seat us, and our waiter even made snide comments on what one of the guests at my table ordered -- seriously? ”
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Terrible service ”
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hear the food was good and I'm used to mediocre/slightly rude service at certain restaurants, but I was blown away at this. ”
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The young braided haired bartender was surprisingly knowledgeable. ”
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indulgent/affordable. Although waits can be a little long, the bar is big enough to have many people comfortably wait while sipping interesting wines and cocktails. ”
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drinks were very watered down and the bartender was extremely slow. ”
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The host was very nice and the bartender was one of the best I've had in NY. ”
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| value |
89.37999725341797% positive |
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friend of mine recently had dinner at Freeman's, and a huge vase of sunflowers that was precariously perched on a mantel fell on her head, dousing her and the table of food with water and more or less ruining the entire evening. ”
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Stucco peeling off the walls, stuffed animal heads, a drink list and changing menu that's all-round awesome value for an incredible gourmet experience. ”
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The space and location are amazing, the service is friendly, the food crave worthy, and the prices are cheap. ”
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indulgent/affordable. Although waits can be a little long, the bar is big enough to have many people comfortably wait while sipping interesting wines and cocktails. ”
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Everything was good, it just wasn't generous or surprisingly good. ”
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The food may be great, but they won't get any of my money. ”
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The food was great (artichoke dip is a must), the server was great and the wine was great (the cabernet was pricey but good). ”
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More like eating in my grandfather's den with all of his hunting trophies hovering over me while I try to enjoy my over priced and over cooked steak. ”
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The food was fantastic and inexpensive. ”
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It's a great brunch spot, but the prices should just be a tad bit lower for the amount/quality of the food they give you. ”
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It's hip comfort food if that makes sense, it's quite alright and the portions are huge so don't over order. ”
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Service is great, prices are very reasonable, food is very interesting, loved the stilton cheese app, buffalo terrine, mac and cheese, and the pork is so tender its like ham. ”
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and the food is good, affordable, and fits the setting. ”
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The portions were generous, but the quality of food was not outstanding. ”
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Then the bill arrives and it just adds to the satisfaction (great prices). ”
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The food wasn't bad, but not worth the price or the wait. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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indulgent/affordable. Although waits can be a little long, the bar is big enough to have many people comfortably wait while sipping interesting wines and cocktails. ”
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was a little too late the night was in full swing and the wait for 3 was pretty long! ”
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After pointing out what I observed to the women her only RUDE response was "you could check back in 30 minutes. ”
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didn't mind the 90 minute wait and the relatively rude staff, until I used the restroom and there were "critters" (the big brown ones that City Search won't let me type) all over it. ”
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But after a 90 minute wait, I expect to be treated in a friendly manner, rather than made to feel like the staff is "put out" to wait on us or seat us, and our waiter even made snide comments on what one of the guests at my table ordered -- seriously? ”
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drinks were very watered down and the bartender was extremely slow. ”
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the wait by itself (they have a couple nice bars to wait at) but the frustrating: "It'll be about 45 minutes for a table", never hearing any updates, trying to find out what? ”
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After waiting for 5 minutes my group of three found room at the comfortable bar in the back (I? ”
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