| ambiance |
91.18000030517578% positive |
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Very romantic restaurant especially later at night ”
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Despite a relaxing atmosphere and good background music, Punch's upstairs lounge was a disappointment. ”
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The service is excellent, ambiance is quaint and pleasant, and the brunch is a great choice also! ”
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As far as wine bars go this was great - good selection, reasonably priced, nice service, relaxed atmosphere, and tasteful appearance. ”
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It has a nice atmosphere and food was just great. ”
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The place was busy, but the comfortable banquets and friendly service made me not mind waiting a little extra while for my food to come out. ”
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Service and decor are really nice too ”
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Good people, nice atmosphere, fun, good food, great service. ”
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Romantic atmosphere and nice wines! ”
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The decor was sloppy and the ambience was poor. ”
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The atmosphere was trendy but laid back, the food was really delicious and the prices were just right! ”
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While the food and overall atmosphere may be excellent at this upscale yet affordable restaurant, the management is arrogant and inhospitable, unless your "in. ”
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Great experience also due to impressive service and a wonderful ambiance. ”
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The bar is the key though, with good tap beer, free olives and just a simple pleasant atmosphere. ”
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food, ambiance and staff was amazing! ”
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The decor is great and the lounge upstairs was playing good music but. ”
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The ambience is wonderful especially in the summer when they open up the facade. ”
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| dessert |
50.0% positive |
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The desserts were tasty, but my salmon was very undercooked. ”
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Our waitress was extremely rude and unprofessional, giving us literally two minutes to look over the menu before demanding our orders, and doing the same thing after handing us the dessert menu. ”
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| drinks |
97.06000328063965% positive |
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Highly recommend this place for both food and wine. ”
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We had 3 very different meals, 3 very different drinks and liked everything. ”
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Excellent cocktails and food ”
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Had an after-work drink at the bar with a date, loved the place so much we came back for brunch the next morning. ”
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The wine by the glass selection is extensive and includes many highly-rated wines. ”
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The bar is good. ”
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Tried the espresso rubbed filet and found the preparation to be an affront against an excellent cut of meat. ”
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Great wine and great service ”
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The food is excellent and they have a nice collection of wines! ”
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The cocktails are simply wonderful and creative. ”
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Staff were friendly and attentive, bartender before we were seated made an excellent recommendation on a light red that I had never tried before, and the server for our table suggested a dry white wine that matched both our appetizers and entrees perfectl ”
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tried the lychee martini, after hearing how good it is, and I was really disappointed - the other cocktails at my table were good though. ”
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friend suggested it as a good place to go on a weeknight for good food and great drinks - and I agree! ”
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Romantic atmosphere and nice wines! ”
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As far as wine bars go this was great - good selection, reasonably priced, nice service, relaxed atmosphere, and tasteful appearance. ”
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the food is okay, but the bar has free olives, great cocktails and good wine menu by the glass ”
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The bar is the key though, with good tap beer, free olives and just a simple pleasant atmosphere. ”
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| food quality |
92.32999801635742% positive |
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the food is okay, but the bar has free olives, great cocktails and good wine menu by the glass ”
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The dishes were well assembled with great attention to how the flavors on the plate work together. ”
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It has a nice atmosphere and food was just great. ”
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Tried the espresso rubbed filet and found the preparation to be an affront against an excellent cut of meat. ”
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The fist dishes were really good - the Ahi especially. ”
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Good people, nice atmosphere, fun, good food, great service. ”
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The place was busy, but the comfortable banquets and friendly service made me not mind waiting a little extra while for my food to come out. ”
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Southern/ Asian/ American fusion sounds bizarre, but everything was creative and delicious. ”
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They hired a new chef 2 weeks ago and while the food was not bad, it certainly was not the Punch menu I know and love. ”
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Terrible service, mediocre food ”
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Can't speak to dinner or late night, but brunch food is perfect. ”
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The food is excellent and they have a nice collection of wines! ”
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Great food, Poor Management ”
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When I lived in Chelsea, this was on the regular bi-weekly rotation of restaurants - great food, good service, reasonably priced. ”
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Have been here for dinner a few times and each time the food has been delicious. ”
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friend recommended it recently and I had the best meal I've had in awhile. ”
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friend suggested it as a good place to go on a weeknight for good food and great drinks - and I agree! ”
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My favorite dishes like Pad Thai and Cashew Crusted Halibut were gone as were the yummy ginger candies they gave when you paid the bill. ”
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amazing blending of flavors from around the middle east and asia -- incredibly delicious, affordable and huge portions! ”
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The desserts were tasty, but my salmon was very undercooked. ”
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The food was incredible. ”
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Always have a great meal at Punch. ”
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the food here is fantastic. ”
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The food was fresh and delicious, and the wait staff was very friendly. ”
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The salmon was very fresh along with the perfect amount of Hollandaise Sauce. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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she recommended a nice bottle of shiraz to go with our meal. ”
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Waitress was attentive - food was timely. ”
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Excellent cocktails and food ”
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The food was horribly over-cooked and the waiter was rude. ”
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The atmosphere was trendy but laid back, the food was really delicious and the prices were just right! ”
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The best dishes have been removed. ”
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The filet mignon, and truffled potato puree were equally disappointing. ”
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Shrimp dumplings are perfect, and their spicy edamame is great. ”
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food, ambiance and staff was amazing! ”
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the food was awesome and the prices are unheard of for nyc. ”
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Where other dishes were lacking, the shrimp dumplings stole the show with a filling of shrimp, chestnuts, and green onions as if prepared in Shanghai with the perfect marriage of flavors -- surprising spiciness, with the simplicity of soy sauce. ”
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As mentioned in the tag, you must have the shrimp ceviche - a delectable combination of sour, sweet and spicy with a fantastic, crisp texture, which comes with a side of slightly stale, unsalted popcorn. ”
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I've eaten here a few times, both before and after Sam the chef left, and the food is good, not great, but good, especially for the price. ”
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Highly recommend this place for both food and wine. ”
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The chef does an excellent job of mixing flavors and each dish I've had is delicious. ”
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had cane and sake glazed salmon over field greens, cilantro, and a slab of watermelon ($13) - delicious and very filling! ”
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The food is very good and terribly interesting. ”
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The wasabi dipping sauce (along with the other two) are very tasty. ”
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The food is good, although I wouldn't say excellent. ”
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And the food was wonderful. ”
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While the food and overall atmosphere may be excellent at this upscale yet affordable restaurant, the management is arrogant and inhospitable, unless your "in. ”
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Great food, not all of it is for me but none of it was actually bad. ”
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The food has always been outstanding. ”
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We had a cheese plate which was delightful (as well as some other tapas) and the bartender was sure to keep the bread coming. ”
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| menu variety |
90.0% positive |
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wish there would be more vegetarian entrees on the menu but still vegetable lasagna was pretty much satisfying. ”
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the food is okay, but the bar has free olives, great cocktails and good wine menu by the glass ”
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They hired a new chef 2 weeks ago and while the food was not bad, it certainly was not the Punch menu I know and love. ”
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The wine by the glass selection is extensive and includes many highly-rated wines. ”
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clever thai fusion dominates one of the best menus in the city for the price! ”
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Punch has a very creative menu that changes from time to time but the staple that I would recommend would be the calimari appetizer. ”
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Really great menu. ”
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My good friends and I ate at Punch last night, and we were left astounded by everything from the menu selections to the prompt and attentive service to the extremely reasonable bill. ”
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Our waitress was extremely rude and unprofessional, giving us literally two minutes to look over the menu before demanding our orders, and doing the same thing after handing us the dessert menu. ”
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As far as wine bars go this was great - good selection, reasonably priced, nice service, relaxed atmosphere, and tasteful appearance. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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nice trendy place for a girls night out! ”
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This is a good place for dates, the environment is very intimate and the lighting is just right. ”
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chose this restaurant, because it's where Sam from Top Chef used to cook, and though he is gone, it's a great place. ”
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good date place ”
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great little flatiron restaurant! ”
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friend suggested it as a good place to go on a weeknight for good food and great drinks - and I agree! ”
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This was a great restaurant with moderate prices. ”
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great place for a girls night out! ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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would definitely recommend this place, and will certainly go back. ”
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| service |
81.40999794006348% positive |
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Excellent service, beautiful and friendly. ”
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Service was attentive and friendly. ”
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When I lived in Chelsea, this was on the regular bi-weekly rotation of restaurants - great food, good service, reasonably priced. ”
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the waitress was so attentive. ”
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seating is quick, service (for the most part) is efficient, fabulous baked muffins given pre-entree, pricing is reasonable considering the large portions, and it has a nice aura. ”
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We were immediately seated and had excellent service. ”
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...The wait staff is unfailingly friendly and polite even in the face of rude customers. ”
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Waitress was attentive - food was timely. ”
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The service is excellent, ambiance is quaint and pleasant, and the brunch is a great choice also! ”
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Great experience also due to impressive service and a wonderful ambiance. ”
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As far as wine bars go this was great - good selection, reasonably priced, nice service, relaxed atmosphere, and tasteful appearance. ”
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Though our waiter wasn't particularly attentive, another waiter helped us with choosing what the order and where to go out afterward. ”
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Staff were friendly and attentive, bartender before we were seated made an excellent recommendation on a light red that I had never tried before, and the server for our table suggested a dry white wine that matched both our appetizers and entrees perfectl ”
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We had a cheese plate which was delightful (as well as some other tapas) and the bartender was sure to keep the bread coming. ”
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food, ambiance and staff was amazing! ”
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Good people, nice atmosphere, fun, good food, great service. ”
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The place was busy, but the comfortable banquets and friendly service made me not mind waiting a little extra while for my food to come out. ”
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From the moment i sat down the staff was very attentive to our table. ”
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The food was horribly over-cooked and the waiter was rude. ”
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The host is engaging and the service is good. ”
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Our waitress was extremely rude and unprofessional, giving us literally two minutes to look over the menu before demanding our orders, and doing the same thing after handing us the dessert menu. ”
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The wait staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. ”
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Great wine and great service ”
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My good friends and I ate at Punch last night, and we were left astounded by everything from the menu selections to the prompt and attentive service to the extremely reasonable bill. ”
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The food was fresh and delicious, and the wait staff was very friendly. ”
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Terrible service, mediocre food ”
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| value |
92.41999626159668% positive |
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Wine was perfect, it's not too pricey. ”
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amazing blending of flavors from around the middle east and asia -- incredibly delicious, affordable and huge portions! ”
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the food was awesome and the prices are unheard of for nyc. ”
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Always a huge winner. ”
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I've eaten here a few times, both before and after Sam the chef left, and the food is good, not great, but good, especially for the price. ”
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The prices are good. ”
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seating is quick, service (for the most part) is efficient, fabulous baked muffins given pre-entree, pricing is reasonable considering the large portions, and it has a nice aura. ”
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clever thai fusion dominates one of the best menus in the city for the price! ”
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This was a great restaurant with moderate prices. ”
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While the food and overall atmosphere may be excellent at this upscale yet affordable restaurant, the management is arrogant and inhospitable, unless your "in. ”
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The atmosphere was trendy but laid back, the food was really delicious and the prices were just right! ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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seating is quick, service (for the most part) is efficient, fabulous baked muffins given pre-entree, pricing is reasonable considering the large portions, and it has a nice aura. ”
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Service was quick but the kitchen was slow. ”
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We waited for about 30 minutes without reservations but the Bar was great. ”
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Our waitress was extremely rude and unprofessional, giving us literally two minutes to look over the menu before demanding our orders, and doing the same thing after handing us the dessert menu. ”
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