| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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We ordered a few apps and thought that the gianciale and ricotta flatbread was the highlight, but the fried pickles were fun and the assortment of dips and spreads were good, but half the table thought they were oversalted. ”
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The atmosphere is fabulous! ”
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The food aside from the burger was also outstanding (I had the matzoh ball soup, fried calamari and some fried pickles), the tap was made up exclusively of microbrews from New York State (I tried the Checker Cab Blonde Ale, which was delicious), the ambia ”
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The decor is really beautiful and comfortable - especially the addition of the pool table in the back, and we always enjoy sitting out on the patio. ”
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The atmosphere was so lively, and the decor was nice. ”
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Despite the cozy atmosphere---woodsy surroundings and low-lighting are prevalent here--and pool table in the back, food was unacceptably bad for the price. ”
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Stop being so hard on this really cozy new place! ”
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The menu is super fun and utilizes all things New York City. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Not only does this dessert win points for presentation but the ice cream is amazing as well. ”
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| drinks |
79.16999816894531% positive |
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The waitstaff was friendly yet it seemed to take half an hour just to get our drinks, nevermind the food. ”
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Anyway, I agree that the beer and wine menus are decent (has some of the nicer wines offered at other similar places like Cookshop with the same concept - but Cookshop is way better, classier, tastier, etc for the same price). ”
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Our server was awesome and helped us pick out drinks, apps and entrees. ”
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The menu has changed slightly and it wonderful, try the burger, the pasta, or the bar steak with blue cheese butter all awesome. ”
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The beer sampler seemed popular, I had yummy wine from L.I. (Who knew?) ”
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The service was very good and the drinks came quickly. ”
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And for a quick bite sit at the bar, its full service and Summer is the best. ”
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My friends and I had an amazing meal, had an awesome time at the bar, and then had a great brunch there the following weekend. ”
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Really poor execution, good idea, bad drinks, bad food ”
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So we started off with some cocktails which were amazing I had a Coney island Cosmo made with white cranberry juice and top with a sour cherry. ”
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Nice wine and beer lists, but our server failed to even offer to fill second rounds. ”
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don't understand how people cannot have a good experience at a bar with great food and an amazing beer list. ”
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| food quality |
64.91000175476074% positive |
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Although the interior design of the place was cute, the food was mediocre at best. ”
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Our waiter was enthusiastic, and the food was very good. ”
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The assorted sausage plate was flavorful and paired well with the red cabbage sauerkraut and spetzel (if not WAY too much food for a single person), as was the juicy Kielbasa Reuben, the perfectly-prepared fried chicken and the fresh and light Sea Scallop ”
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Wasn't mad about the food, did not like the service, and the 20% gratuity they added to the bill was insult on top of it all. ”
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However, unlike many people who treat themselves to the occasional expensive meal, I am not a food snob. ”
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The mac & cheese dish is amazing! ”
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Everything from the food to the service was horrible. ”
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The restaurant is great, staff is friendly, food was terrific and our waiter Carmine was absolutely the best. ”
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We had the bobo's fried chicken which was sooo good and the mac and cheese pancake was so clever! ”
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we let the waiter order a couple of appz for us which were fantastic bacon flatbread, Dumplings and mac@chz pancakes but took a bit two long, understandable since it was a Saturday nite and the place was packing them in. ”
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Place was just ok--service was mediocre (slow and not personable) and the food was just average. ”
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There is NO excuse for using your Fatty Crab name to overcharge people for cold food and chain restaurant ”
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have eaten at many of the "top" restaurants in NYC and love to eat great food. ”
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Despite the cozy atmosphere---woodsy surroundings and low-lighting are prevalent here--and pool table in the back, food was unacceptably bad for the price. ”
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The beer sampler seemed popular, I had yummy wine from L.I. (Who knew?) ”
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Really poor execution, good idea, bad drinks, bad food ”
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Check out Borough for yourself - it's one of those great finds in New York where you can have a good meal and be completely unpretentious. ”
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Great food, Great service. ”
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My only complaint was that they decided to give us fresh silver after delivering our entrees which left everyone unable to taste the food immediately. ”
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The burgers were good but the jerky chicken was the best dish of the night. ”
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But, I also spent my childhood in New Mexico (been here 8 yrs now), so I love everything from burrito shacks to four star restaurants. ”
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The food aside from the burger was also outstanding (I had the matzoh ball soup, fried calamari and some fried pickles), the tap was made up exclusively of microbrews from New York State (I tried the Checker Cab Blonde Ale, which was delicious), the ambia ”
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The baba ganoosh was tasty and my beef brisket was ok, but the overall experience was lacking. ”
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Having gone in the spring shortly after it opened and enjoyed the novelty and most of the food (albeit at a cost), last night was a big disappointment. ”
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In addition to being one of the best burgers I've eaten in quite some time, the entire restaurant was spectacular. ”
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fried chicken dry, sausage devoid of flavor. ”
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We tried all of the specials and which included interesting flavors and VERY fresh ingredients. ”
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But two steaks we ordered ($26 each) were just bad. ”
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ordered a pork shoulder and although the first few bites were tasty, it was much too salty. ”
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The fish was cold and under-seasoned. ”
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decided to check out Borough for my birthday dinner with my family, primarily due to the fact that New York Magazine ranked it as one of their favorite new burger places of 2007. ”
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The waiter was very friendly, experienced, and able to make great food and cocktail suggestions. ”
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The food is absolutely terrible and the bartenders were awful. ”
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don't understand how people cannot have a good experience at a bar with great food and an amazing beer list. ”
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Terrible food, chaotic service ”
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The burger has a spicy caper aioli paste that is very interesting. ”
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One of the best burgers in NYC ”
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The chicken wings and calamari were the possibly the worst I've ever had- fried beyond recognition. ”
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Stylish setting, all in all, a good time, but a little pricey for "comfort" food. ”
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It was only after I ordered 100 bucks worth of food that I noticed the two t.v. screens playing sports, the staff munching away as if they were at TGI Wednesdays and the horrible "chain restaurant" music pumping (Neutron Dance by the Pointer Sisters and Y ”
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First off , I thought the idea of having all great dishes from around the five boroughs all in one local " a great idea ”
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bad (service), bad (food), bad (representation of the amazing food in our city) ”
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food is just all right, music is ridiculous ”
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The salmon dish was good, if a little bland. ”
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The arugula salad and the borough salad are both very good; and the pork shoulder is awesome (I've had it every time I've gone). ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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Overall, the food was not good. ”
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However, you need all that booze to prepare yourself for the terrible food/service/bill that will arrive at your table. ”
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My friends and I had an amazing meal, had an awesome time at the bar, and then had a great brunch there the following weekend. ”
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The menu has changed slightly and it wonderful, try the burger, the pasta, or the bar steak with blue cheese butter all awesome. ”
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My friend had the burger and fries - a huge portion of fries! ”
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The waitstaff was friendly yet it seemed to take half an hour just to get our drinks, nevermind the food. ”
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One of the best burgers I have ever had. ”
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They were tasting the sauces with their bare hands, reheating dishes, skimming unsatisfactory elements off of dishes - and then a small fire on the grill that sent the chef scrambling. ”
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An overdone cheeseburger ($16) was served with an ample serving of good crispy french fries. ”
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The hosts and waiters are very friendly, we were seated on time, and the manager came over to see how our meal was going. ”
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Our server was friendly but unhelpful in choosing among dishes (everything was his "favorite" from the ribs to the lobster roll to the burger). ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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Server was friendly and seemed promising, and was very enthusiastic about several things in the menu. ”
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The menu is super fun and utilizes all things New York City. ”
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The menu has changed slightly and it wonderful, try the burger, the pasta, or the bar steak with blue cheese butter all awesome. ”
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am always wary of reviewers who have the menu memorized (almost like they work there or, in this case, as if they are diner hags who go to the same mediocre place every night). ”
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Anyway, I agree that the beer and wine menus are decent (has some of the nicer wines offered at other similar places like Cookshop with the same concept - but Cookshop is way better, classier, tastier, etc for the same price). ”
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The vast menu is perfect for groups with picky eaters who are sure to find somethingthey'll enjoy, and even better for foodies whose taste buds crave adventure. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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In addition to being one of the best burgers I've eaten in quite some time, the entire restaurant was spectacular. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Overall I thought it was a great experience and would definitely go back. ”
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NYC has the best restaurants around and I am never disappointed when I come back and visit. ”
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| service |
56.93999767303467% positive |
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Great food, Great service. ”
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Everything from the food to the service was horrible. ”
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It was only after I ordered 100 bucks worth of food that I noticed the two t.v. screens playing sports, the staff munching away as if they were at TGI Wednesdays and the horrible "chain restaurant" music pumping (Neutron Dance by the Pointer Sisters and Y ”
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our waiter Fabian was delightful and knowledgeable. ”
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The service was friendly and quick, although our appetizers were not cleared when our dinner arrived. ”
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And for a quick bite sit at the bar, its full service and Summer is the best. ”
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Nice wine and beer lists, but our server failed to even offer to fill second rounds. ”
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Promptly greeted and seated, hosting staff very nice. ”
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Our server was friendly but unhelpful in choosing among dishes (everything was his "favorite" from the ribs to the lobster roll to the burger). ”
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Our server was awesome and helped us pick out drinks, apps and entrees. ”
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Our waiter was enthusiastic, and the food was very good. ”
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Place was just ok--service was mediocre (slow and not personable) and the food was just average. ”
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bad (service), bad (food), bad (representation of the amazing food in our city) ”
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The food aside from the burger was also outstanding (I had the matzoh ball soup, fried calamari and some fried pickles), the tap was made up exclusively of microbrews from New York State (I tried the Checker Cab Blonde Ale, which was delicious), the ambia ”
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As we are ready to walk out, the manager comes over and instead of profusely apologizing for the ridiculously terrible circumstance, he proceeds to say something to the effect of "if you would just sit down instead of rushing off, I would be happy to tell ”
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The waitstaff was friendly yet it seemed to take half an hour just to get our drinks, nevermind the food. ”
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The service was terrible, we could not wait to get out of there. ”
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Lousy service is not something I stand for in NYC restaurants ? ”
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However, unlike many people who treat themselves to the occasional expensive meal, I am not a food snob. ”
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The restaurant is great, staff is friendly, food was terrific and our waiter Carmine was absolutely the best. ”
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However, you need all that booze to prepare yourself for the terrible food/service/bill that will arrive at your table. ”
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Dana was a great server and we loved the outside terrace. ”
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The actual dining experience failed as well - service was sporadic and 'off'. ”
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don't understand how people cannot have a good experience at a bar with great food and an amazing beer list. ”
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we let the waiter order a couple of appz for us which were fantastic bacon flatbread, Dumplings and mac@chz pancakes but took a bit two long, understandable since it was a Saturday nite and the place was packing them in. ”
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Terrible food, chaotic service ”
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The service was wonderful. ”
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The staff was extremely accomodating and the service was incredible. ”
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The service was GREAT! ”
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There is NO excuse for using your Fatty Crab name to overcharge people for cold food and chain restaurant ”
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Wasn't mad about the food, did not like the service, and the 20% gratuity they added to the bill was insult on top of it all. ”
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The food is absolutely terrible and the bartenders were awful. ”
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The service was very good and the drinks came quickly. ”
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The hosts and waiters are very friendly, we were seated on time, and the manager came over to see how our meal was going. ”
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The waiter was very friendly, experienced, and able to make great food and cocktail suggestions. ”
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Server was friendly and seemed promising, and was very enthusiastic about several things in the menu. ”
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| value |
42.85999774932861% positive |
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It was only after I ordered 100 bucks worth of food that I noticed the two t.v. screens playing sports, the staff munching away as if they were at TGI Wednesdays and the horrible "chain restaurant" music pumping (Neutron Dance by the Pointer Sisters and Y ”
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Stylish setting, all in all, a good time, but a little pricey for "comfort" food. ”
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However, unlike many people who treat themselves to the occasional expensive meal, I am not a food snob. ”
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My friend had the burger and fries - a huge portion of fries! ”
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Anyway, I agree that the beer and wine menus are decent (has some of the nicer wines offered at other similar places like Cookshop with the same concept - but Cookshop is way better, classier, tastier, etc for the same price). ”
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Everything was overpriced. ”
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Despite the cozy atmosphere---woodsy surroundings and low-lighting are prevalent here--and pool table in the back, food was unacceptably bad for the price. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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Place was just ok--service was mediocre (slow and not personable) and the food was just average. ”
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we let the waiter order a couple of appz for us which were fantastic bacon flatbread, Dumplings and mac@chz pancakes but took a bit two long, understandable since it was a Saturday nite and the place was packing them in. ”
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And for a quick bite sit at the bar, its full service and Summer is the best. ”
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Next- my husband ordered an appeitizer that arrived 15 minutes after the rest of the tables did, and then his dinner came 5 minutes after- totally annoying. ”
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The service was friendly and quick, although our appetizers were not cleared when our dinner arrived. ”
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