| ambiance |
88.24000358581543% positive |
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The resturant was clean and cozy. ”
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Nice atmosphere and good service but we could have gotten better drinks in many other places. ”
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We were seated in the corner and the hotess asked if we were "ok" with this location - I loved this location because you could see the entire room from this vantage point. ”
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Don't let the comments about a busy atmosphere distract you from trying the great dishes prepared by Bobby Flay. ”
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We sat upstairs, which was nice because it overlooked the whole restaurant and kitchen, but the tables downstairs were clustered and not conducive to a romantic date. ”
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had family in town this past weekend and thought that Mesa Grill would be the perfect place for dinner because they love Food TV and it seemed like it would be a fun place on a Friday night. ”
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Other than not being seated promptly, the service was attentive and the atmosphere had a good buzz throughout the night. ”
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recommend this place 100% the service, food and atmosphere was very pleasant. ”
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loved the food and service here, the only downside was the decor was dissappointing and the prices are a bit high (about $30 for an entree.) ”
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Add a very average ambience and some of the worst service I've had in New York, and you get a pretty crappy evening. ”
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The ambience and decor was great. ”
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delicious meal, above average service (not stellar, but nothing to complain about really), and a nice atmosphere in the venue. ”
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The minimalist bright-colored decor was interesting. ”
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The decor was nothing to write home to the Midwest about but the food and service were great. ”
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The Mesa Grill has interesting decor and a polite if somewhat slow waitstaff. ”
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The food was good and the decor was fine. ”
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Good food, fun atmosphere ”
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Deep fried zucchini flowers were fun (but small quantity), rabbit was nice with cumin flavor, good basic vegetable selection. ”
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first ate at Mesa Grill in fall of 1998 and thought it was pretty good, but now, winter of 2003, nothing has changed much and everything is seeming a bit stale, from the decor, to the chipped plates, to the same 8 or 10 entrees. ”
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The service was good and the southwest decor gives the restaurant a casual feel. ”
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The food was delicious, the waitstaff was friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable. ”
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Overall the service was great, food excellent, and the ambience cozy. ”
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And if you ask me the place has frighteningly lame decor. ”
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The ambiance is beautiful - large photographs on the wall and inventive lighting. ”
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The service and ambiance are OK, nothing fantastic, but to me the most important aspect is the food and I loved it. ”
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The decor itself is energetic and lively and a great room to set the evening. ”
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the service is pleasant, lots of fun actors. ”
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Just a great experience and fun evening. ”
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no was the decor bad? ”
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No, we didn't see Bobby Flay, but the food was fun and the margaritas were strong. ”
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The atmosphere, decor, everything was great! ”
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Granted that this isn't a typical restaurant to conduct business conversations, it is a great atmosphere if you are looking for a chill friends night out or a fun date. ”
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We were seated by the kitchen so great view of all the food and chefs. ”
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Great food, great staff, great location. ”
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| dessert |
81.89999580383301% positive |
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Otherwise, the ice cream sandwich could have been better and the wine list was lacking- although the Sangiovese was delicious. ”
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Margaritas here are excellent, service is average (for a NYC restaurant), and the dessert is what should set the night over the top, as Vicki Wells is one of the most talented pastry chefs around. ”
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The server overheard it was my birthday and since we didn't order dessert (too full) she took it upon herself to bring over a nice scoop complete with a candle - insisting, "it's your birthday, you have to have a little something. ”
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Dessert was an especially nice surprise of profiteroles that were the tenderest I've ever had with cream cheese ice cream and caramel sauce- OK, I would had preferred some dark chocolate- or some spicy dark chocolate sauce at that- but the texture of the ”
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grilled mahi-mahi and the sixteen spice chicken (which my roommate ordered), and to top it all off, the warm banana rum bread pudding w/sour ice cream was amazing! ”
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While the crab cake, goat cheese fundido, and corn/sweet potato chowder were good, skip them and go straight to the smoked duck or the spiced pork loin. ”
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The appetizers and dessert were good. ”
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So we asked if we could sit since we were going to order enough appetizers, drinks and desert to equal a sit down dinner. ”
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loved the guava crepes with cream cheese ice cream --- what a GREAT combination. ”
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The desserts are amazing. ”
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We shared four appetizers, one main course (the salmon), and one dessert (warm chocolate cake) and really enjoyed them all. ”
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Before we ordered it, there were about 4 full cakes left by other parties. ”
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Shrimp and corn tamale with cream sauce was a great starter, and the queso fundido made with goat cheese was the tastyest dip I've ever had. ”
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However, I have to compliment the chocolate peanut butter flan. ”
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The service was inferior to the standard service as our menu selection was limited, and we were given token "free" appetizers (again, limited choices) and a shared plate of desserts for each table. ”
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Excellent food on a very exotic menu, great desserts, good wine, nothing about the food was dissapointing except the long wait inspite of having reservations! ”
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Any of the desserts you could order are exceptional, especially warm dulce de leche crepes. ”
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Make sure to save room for dessert, as the white chocolate ice cream sandwich is heavenly. ”
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Food was overly and unneccesarily spiced, desserts were horrible. ”
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The biscuits were light and flakey with the perfect amount of spice, the sauce was amazing and the coffee cake was perfect. ”
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For that I got a huge looking bowl of soup (bowl was huge, but very shallow, to disguise the small amount of ok tasting soup) a quarter of a chicken (tasty but way too small) a scoop of warm potato salad, billed on the menu as something else, and a desert ”
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very nice touch was the gratis taste of some flavorful ice-cream. ”
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Since the fish left me with a terrible taste I made the mistake of ordering dessert. ”
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The food was very very good and remember to save room for dessert, even if you don't eat for three days after! ”
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The margaritas were great, the appetizer, main course and dessert were all delicious and artfully arranged on the plate. ”
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Dessert he had the banana bread pudding - and his words to describe it were wow - I had the hazelnut berry cake which also was very good. ”
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The ice cream was good, we only got a sppoonful. ”
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EXCELLENT food from the appetizer all the way to dessert. ”
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BBQ rabbit was a wonderful entree, but I must say the highlight was dessert. ”
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| drinks |
77.5% positive |
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Our server was rude, unattentive, and she made us feel guilty for spilting orders and not ordering cocktails. ”
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The bar is entertaining and the drinks are good. ”
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Excellent food on a very exotic menu, great desserts, good wine, nothing about the food was dissapointing except the long wait inspite of having reservations! ”
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The bar drinks are expensive, so I expected them to knock my socks off. ”
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He helped us find a great bottle of wine without breaking the bank. ”
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$11 for a drink is a bit pricey but the cactus-pear margerita is awesome. ”
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So we asked if we could sit since we were going to order enough appetizers, drinks and desert to equal a sit down dinner. ”
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The biscuits were light and flakey with the perfect amount of spice, the sauce was amazing and the coffee cake was perfect. ”
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Food was amazing, the waitress was a doll and the wine was great. ”
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had a 9pm reservation and wound up sitting down closer to 10, but the bar was entertaining enough for the almost-an-hour wait (excellent martinis). ”
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Otherwise, the ice cream sandwich could have been better and the wine list was lacking- although the Sangiovese was delicious. ”
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The bar scene and very popular overcrowded Bobby Flay joint is definitely bopping with wanna be seen crowd, and reservations are highly recommended. ”
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The staff is great, we got there at 5 and the bar was already packed. ”
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Mario Batali was sitting at the bar having lunch so I expected an excellent lunch and was not disappointed. ”
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The table service was good, however even reservations are not honored in this very hoity fancy place with 4 maitre d's running around trying to accommodate the very popular guests, so be prepared to wait and be seen at this bar scene while they prepare yo ”
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Reasonable choice of pricey wines. ”
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love bonny doon wines and they serve a white one by the glass and a red they serve in half bottle which is such a nice treat! ”
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They gave us the worst table, just beyond the cold front door, next to the entrance to the stairs with the jam packed bar on the other side (grand central). ”
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Nice atmosphere and good service but we could have gotten better drinks in many other places. ”
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Of course being in NYC I had a cosmo which was perfect, my son enjoyed a nice wine. ”
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| food quality |
84.44000244140625% positive |
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Plus, it's NYC, and you're fed some really great food. ”
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The bread basket came which was decent but everything went downhill from there the plates came they looked wonderful but didnt taste any good its was without any taste and little burned the home potatoes i ordered were old and warmed in microwave i compla ”
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The service was terrible- our waiter was unable to make any recommendations, mumbled the special and failed to check back during the course of our meal. ”
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got dragged by my friends to attend this place during restaurant week which to me usually goes along w/ bad service and even worse food. ”
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delicious meal, above average service (not stellar, but nothing to complain about really), and a nice atmosphere in the venue. ”
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It was Mindblowing: the best meal i've had in the city. ”
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ANCHO CHILE-HONEY GLAZED SALMON = Salmon is so fresh and tasty, but I didn't quite like the black bean sauce with Salmon. ”
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All in all, great food! ”
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The food was good and the decor was fine. ”
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She recommended the Spicy Chicken and sweet potato Hash which was AMAZING. ”
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Her "lamb porterhouse" was very good, but my "spiced pork loin signature dish" was simply stunning. ”
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grilled mahi-mahi and the sixteen spice chicken (which my roommate ordered), and to top it all off, the warm banana rum bread pudding w/sour ice cream was amazing! ”
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The fries were terrible, drenched in spicy powder. ”
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It was perfectly cooked and one of the best chicken dishes I? ”
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The rib eye and lamb chops were cooked perfectly med-rare, the fries were the best but the mashed pot's were to die for! ”
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Great food ”
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The chicken was very tender, with some great spices. ”
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The food is GREAT. ”
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The lamb chops were cooked just right, great taste and a good size portion, with the corn tamale a real pleaser. ”
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The food was simply delicious and different, very artistic style of cooking and everything on the menu is very tempting, definitely the swordfish with the habanero sauce and the cajun fries! ”
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love southwestern cuisine, and I enjoyed Mesa's creative take on many standard southwestern dishes. ”
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The service was perfect, and the food beyond belief. ”
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My grouper was fresh and the orange reduction sauce was an excellent complement. ”
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sweet potato and pumpkin tamales are original and a perfect complement. ”
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Everything was unique and delicious. ”
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The food was delicious; the service was a little slow, but it didn't seem TOO bad (maybe becuase of the martinis I consumed while waiting for my table). ”
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While the food is same old same old - its still good(I recommend Sophie's Chopped Salad and the ribs appetizer) as are the margaritas. ”
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Overall, I hope that this review is helpful for those who are looking for a great Southwestern meal but do not mind being waited on by someone whom Carlos Mencia may refer to as "Dee Dee Dee ”
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It was bland and the double baked potato was ice cold. ”
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Since the fish left me with a terrible taste I made the mistake of ordering dessert. ”
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For that I got a huge looking bowl of soup (bowl was huge, but very shallow, to disguise the small amount of ok tasting soup) a quarter of a chicken (tasty but way too small) a scoop of warm potato salad, billed on the menu as something else, and a desert ”
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The biscuits were light and flakey with the perfect amount of spice, the sauce was amazing and the coffee cake was perfect. ”
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Decent food, but horrible attitude at the hostess desk and sub-par service once seated - will not return. ”
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The decor was nothing to write home to the Midwest about but the food and service were great. ”
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My dinner partner loved some dishes even when they were too hot for her taste. ”
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The food was good but great. ”
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The pork tenderloin was done to perfection - excellent quality. ”
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Amazing corn muffins and jalapeno puff pastries. ”
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We realize that ribeyes are supposed to be fatty, believe me- we are steak lovers, but this was a poor cut of meat. ”
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recommend this place 100% the service, food and atmosphere was very pleasant. ”
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We started out with an appetizer of lobster and octupus - very good, and the corn muffin that they gave you with the bread had a real kick. ”
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We were very wrong, the service was outstanding, practically one of the finest waiters ever, and the meal was delicious and the portions very plentiful. ”
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was the food bad? ”
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Don't get me wrong, the food is still good, but it's not exciting and certainly not worth the prices. ”
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The break basket was delicious! ”
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Now don't get me wrong I love spicy food (to the point my lips burn), but there was no variety, no contrast. ”
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The service and ambiance are OK, nothing fantastic, but to me the most important aspect is the food and I loved it. ”
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On the contrary, our waitress recommended wonderful dishes (Goat Cheese Dip for an ap, Pork Tenderloin for an entree- seriously good!) ”
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She said it was awesome with the Creme Fraiche, and she doesn't normally like blackberries but they were sweet and delicious. ”
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This was a fantastic meal. ”
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The main dishes were all excellent. ”
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Service was good, the waiter friendly and accommodating, food was prepared properly. ”
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The food was very very good and remember to save room for dessert, even if you don't eat for three days after! ”
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Horrible and rude service, great food ”
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should have known it was going to be terrible when my salad sucked. ”
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The meal I had last week was good. ”
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Honestly, theres an amazing little hole in the wall 2 blocks from our home in Atlanta that makes a much better fish taco. ”
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Maybe if I was not paying 60 for dinner I would be okay with it, but for those prices the food should be at least decent! ”
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Now I recognize the challenges of keeping things fresh in a big restaurant, but if this place is riding on anything these days, it's strictly Bobby Flay's celebrity. ”
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Sunday brunch featured a basketful of tasty muffins and breads, which were the highlight of the visit. ”
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16 Spice chicken was terrific! ”
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The food is an absolute masterpiece, and the service is so good that we thought our table was bugged! ”
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Good food, Good service ”
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dont mind paying for good food that satisfy you and your taste buds. ”
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would recommend the food, but even when paying Restaurant week prices you are paying for service and we got the bargain basement bare minimum. ”
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Make sure to save room for dessert, as the white chocolate ice cream sandwich is heavenly. ”
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16-spice chicken was excellent, as was the hominy grits. ”
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While the crab cake, goat cheese fundido, and corn/sweet potato chowder were good, skip them and go straight to the smoked duck or the spiced pork loin. ”
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The food was just wonderful. ”
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Hot food, cold service ”
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Just don't order the burger! ”
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As native Texans we know good steak. ”
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We waited for 20 minutes to order our food. ”
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Awesome food, Great Service at the table. ”
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Great food, great staff, great location. ”
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We ordered chicken tacos for an appetizer- EASILY the best chicken we've ever had. ”
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loved the food and service here, the only downside was the decor was dissappointing and the prices are a bit high (about $30 for an entree.) ”
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The food was good, its hard to share things because each item is so incredibly spiced and the flavors dont match up. ”
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Bobby Flay has managed to combine interesting combinations of sauces with standard entrees to creat fantastic, unique food. ”
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This was the best South-Western style food we have been able to find in NY. ”
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had a white peach margarita which was delicious using peach puree. ”
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am a big foodie and often visit celebrity chef restaurants, but latelly all the food - although good, has been pretty much the same everywhere. ”
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loved the sixteen spice chicken. ”
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No, we didn't see Bobby Flay, but the food was fun and the margaritas were strong. ”
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Even the stuffed tamale on the side was delicious. ”
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really think their food is overpriced. ”
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Excellent food but poor service ”
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was extremely anxious to try out Bobby Flay's restuarant, which might have been why I was so upset by decent food, awful service, and high prices. ”
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It was pretty good, had a little taste of a few dishes - had the Mahi Mahi - very good. ”
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Interesting range of southwestern inspired dishes - a few too many for my tastes having too sweet a flavor, but ok apart from that. ”
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Shrimp and corn tamale with cream sauce was a great starter, and the queso fundido made with goat cheese was the tastyest dip I've ever had. ”
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Having enjoyed a fine meal here years ago, my wife and I decided to drop in with the kids on a whim. ”
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Dessert was an especially nice surprise of profiteroles that were the tenderest I've ever had with cream cheese ice cream and caramel sauce- OK, I would had preferred some dark chocolate- or some spicy dark chocolate sauce at that- but the texture of the ”
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Good food ”
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We felt like we got our money's worth and our second round, was just as tasty. ”
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The food was very flavorful despite the typical small portions and need to order at least one side to fulfill an average appetite. ”
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As far as other celebrity chefs, I much prefer Emeril's, where the food is stylish, flavors are unique and service is much more polished. ”
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roasted tomato soup was excellent, and though the roast chicken was good, it had clearly sat under the heater too long which dulled the dish's flavors and lustre. ”
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We used to go there for business lunches (food / portions are not terribly impressive either, but the restaurant was quieter and the service was better), but after this fiasco, NEVER AGAIN! ”
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However, the food was just not good. ”
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For equally delicious food, at lower prices, and a waitstaff that may actually inquire about your needs, and treat you like the paying customer (or at least a human being) go elsewhere. ”
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The food was wonderful. ”
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The food was good. ”
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The cherry tomatoes with yogurt and fresh basil that came with it was pretty good, but, again, nothing special. ”
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Dessert he had the banana bread pudding - and his words to describe it were wow - I had the hazelnut berry cake which also was very good. ”
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the food was amazing! ”
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The fish I ordered was very dry and the potatoes were coated with greasy mayonaisse. ”
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The margaritas were delicious and strong, but not worth $12. ”
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Every dish was excellent. ”
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Everything that went along with the meal was delicious as well. ”
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GOOD THING the food is EXCELLENT! ”
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Every dish was unique and flavorFULL! ”
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We were seated by the kitchen so great view of all the food and chefs. ”
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The food here was incredible. ”
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love watching Bobby Flay on food network, and I've been to Bar Americain, which was great, but this place almost seemed too popular. ”
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The food was amazing - my friends and I couldn't agree on what our favorite dish was because they were all so good - the creamy wild mushroom grits were outstanding (seriously, it was like magic on a plate) as was the mushroom quesadilla, the ribs, the bl ”
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can get a great marguerita and a fabulous Southwestern meal somewhere else that will offer more personality and warmth. ”
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The tamales served with both entrees were tasty and presented well. ”
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Don't let the comments about a busy atmosphere distract you from trying the great dishes prepared by Bobby Flay. ”
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We are working stiffs who like awesome food. ”
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ordered the fish tacos, which were alright, but the fish itself was a bit dry and unseasoned, and I felt like I was eating miniature tacos from the children's menu (guacamole and salsa were served in little dishes about the circumference of a half-dolla ”
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What a great meal! ”
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the food is authentic and creative, the tomale was fantastic --- the best we have been able to get since our latest trip to Acapulco. ”
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Although the food was great, the service was so bad that I can't see myself ever returning. ”
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The food was so flavorful. ”
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The food was delicious, the waitstaff was friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable. ”
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The food was a delight -- they are pricey dishes! ”
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His food is amazing. ”
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The steaks were good, but nowhere near the best I've had, and they brought out our appetizers 10 min apart! ”
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had a wonderful quesadilla and my husband had a great salad. ”
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The service, staff, and quality of food is amazing. ”
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The food is still good, and the service is much improved ”
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The cactus-pear margarita was delicious but NOT worth $11. ”
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The salmon was completely tasteless except for a suspicious fishy flavor. ”
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We had the pulled pork quesadilla (did love the chipotle BBQ sauce on top though) and then the blue corn crusted calamari (liked the blue corn idea but found it a bit greasy), then we had the tamale (good) and the duck pancake (also good). ”
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our food was amazing, and definitelly very original. ”
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Simply put, if you go here you will get ripped off on mediocre food with bad service. ”
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Not only was the food good, but it was creative. ”
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Good food, fun atmosphere ”
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The double baked potato was very good, and they really should have a tamale appetizer plate. ”
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thought that the accompanying mushroom sauce with the filet would be really good- it wasn't! ”
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Like I mentioned, Bobby Flay was the Chef on Duty and this may be why we had amazing food and an amazing time. ”
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Southwestern Fries = To me, these are the best fries ever! ”
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The food is pretty good but nothing that special. ”
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The food was amazing, albiet overpriced. ”
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The food is fantastic! ”
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Bread basket was happy surprise corn muffins so moist could have made meal of them. ”
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The pork tenderloin with tamales were fantastic. ”
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The blue corn squid was tough, the 16 spice chicken dry, flavourless and served on a bowl of shredded lettuce with no dressing to speak of. ”
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The shrimp and grouper ceviche is a definite favorite, the blue corn muffins a nice addition to a normally boring bread basket, and the sixteen spice chicken may be the safe choice, but full of more flavors than I expected. ”
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Mesa Grill great southwestern food with memorable favor and spice ”
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had a smoked salmon dish that was nice and light. ”
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guess I should've paid more attention to his "Throwdown" show - he seems to always get beaten by the person he challenges - his dishes look pretty, but they don't stand up to the taste test. ”
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started with the Tuna+Avocado tartare which was delicious, especially the chile sauce. ”
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The food wasn't great, the service was mediocre, and it was pricey. ”
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When one of my friends complained that her chicken was slightly dry the waitor right away offered her something else although she clearly already ate half of it. ”
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You can tell he designed the menu because all the dishes are inspired by his favorite ingredients such as blue corn, etc. ”
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wonderful NY steak prepare just the way I like it ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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We ordered as side of the brussle sprouts (I love brussel sprouts) and they were tasty but a bit drowned in the pomegranite sauce. ”
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The wntire group enjoyed the entire meal. ”
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We shared four appetizers, one main course (the salmon), and one dessert (warm chocolate cake) and really enjoyed them all. ”
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EXCELLENT food from the appetizer all the way to dessert. ”
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The fries were a bit too salty for our taste, but otherwise I absolutely enjoyed everything that we ordered. ”
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It was great food, great service and good value. ”
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The food was interesting, but I think we expected more. ”
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The breads that come out in the beginning were really yummy (jalapeno muffin, some apple thing, of course--blue corn something, etc). ”
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OK, its costs around $65.00 per person with tip but you get a wonderful meal, good service, plenty of food and can say that you ate at Bobby Flay's flag ship restaurant. ”
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The food is a bit pricey, and the portions are small, but the taste of the food is phenomenal and I'd recommend it. ”
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Let me start by saying that I am a great fan of Flay's food. ”
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Although I am not a Bobby Flay fan, I must say this place has really good food. ”
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Otherwise, the ice cream sandwich could have been better and the wine list was lacking- although the Sangiovese was delicious. ”
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The spices and foods used in their dishes compliment each other yet is still distinct in flavor. ”
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It was your typical big NY restaurant, but it should always start with the food. ”
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Excellent food on a very exotic menu, great desserts, good wine, nothing about the food was dissapointing except the long wait inspite of having reservations! ”
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Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. ”
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I've been there once before & food was great. ”
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went for Restaurent Week 2003 & had great food. ”
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For entrees we loved the 16 spice chicken and the pork sandwich. ”
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The food looks good on the menu, but is nothing special when you get it. ”
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The mex choc sauce was sweet and had some heat was so awesome. ”
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Overall the service was great, food excellent, and the ambience cozy. ”
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The shrimp and goat cheese empanada was a wonderful blend of flavors and textures - highly recommend. ”
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The food was outstanding, as was the service. ”
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The margaritas were great, the appetizer, main course and dessert were all delicious and artfully arranged on the plate. ”
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Great comfort food that isn't as heavy as southern cooking usually is. ”
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The 16 spice chicken was perfectly cooked and the salmon was fantastic. ”
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Everything tasted great including the fries. ”
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| menu variety |
79.54999923706055% positive |
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Excellent food on a very exotic menu, great desserts, good wine, nothing about the food was dissapointing except the long wait inspite of having reservations! ”
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The food looks good on the menu, but is nothing special when you get it. ”
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The service was inferior to the standard service as our menu selection was limited, and we were given token "free" appetizers (again, limited choices) and a shared plate of desserts for each table. ”
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Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very helpful. ”
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You can tell he designed the menu because all the dishes are inspired by his favorite ingredients such as blue corn, etc. ”
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ordered the fish tacos, which were alright, but the fish itself was a bit dry and unseasoned, and I felt like I was eating miniature tacos from the children's menu (guacamole and salsa were served in little dishes about the circumference of a half-dolla ”
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Deep fried zucchini flowers were fun (but small quantity), rabbit was nice with cumin flavor, good basic vegetable selection. ”
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The food was simply delicious and different, very artistic style of cooking and everything on the menu is very tempting, definitely the swordfish with the habanero sauce and the cajun fries! ”
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He may be a little hard to take, but he knows how to run a kitchen and put together a creative menu. ”
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For that I got a huge looking bowl of soup (bowl was huge, but very shallow, to disguise the small amount of ok tasting soup) a quarter of a chicken (tasty but way too small) a scoop of warm potato salad, billed on the menu as something else, and a desert ”
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Now don't get me wrong I love spicy food (to the point my lips burn), but there was no variety, no contrast. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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We sat upstairs, which was nice because it overlooked the whole restaurant and kitchen, but the tables downstairs were clustered and not conducive to a romantic date. ”
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love watching Bobby Flay on food network, and I've been to Bar Americain, which was great, but this place almost seemed too popular. ”
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stayed at the Cove Atlantis, and Mesa Grill became my favorite restaurant there. ”
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There was a great vibe in the restaurant and everyone looked like they were having a good time. ”
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My favorite restaurant in NYC. ”
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They said that is the best place for margaritas , well I had better. ”
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Bobby is great on TV but he needs to spend a little time at his restaurant. ”
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Very good place to go ”
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The table service was good, however even reservations are not honored in this very hoity fancy place with 4 maitre d's running around trying to accommodate the very popular guests, so be prepared to wait and be seen at this bar scene while they prepare yo ”
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Overall, Mesa Grill is a nice place to try, but not a place you'll go more than once. ”
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Could be a great restaurant. ”
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| return potential |
75.0% positive |
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would go back even though there are tons of great places to go and eat in New York. ”
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The bread basket came which was decent but everything went downhill from there the plates came they looked wonderful but didnt taste any good its was without any taste and little burned the home potatoes i ordered were old and warmed in microwave i compla ”
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Decent food, but horrible attitude at the hostess desk and sub-par service once seated - will not return. ”
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highly recommend this restaurant and we will return! ”
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66.56000137329102% positive |
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so badly want to give this restaurant 5 stars, however the service at this restaurant on all ocassions has been horrible and thus I cannot. ”
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Horrible and rude service, great food ”
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The service and ambiance are OK, nothing fantastic, but to me the most important aspect is the food and I loved it. ”
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It was obvious that we were NOT from NYC and they promptly assigned us the worst waiter to ever grace a pad and pencil. ”
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It was great food, great service and good value. ”
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Waiter was great, all staff was so helpful. ”
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appetiser was very small especially since we asked a big huge waiter if it was good for two and he said oh plenty. ”
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no was the service bad? ”
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The food was delicious, the waitstaff was friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable. ”
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The service was overall good it was just obvious Bobby Flay was not in the building. ”
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Food was good but doesn't make up for poor service. ”
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Our server was rude, unattentive, and she made us feel guilty for spilting orders and not ordering cocktails. ”
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Add a very average ambience and some of the worst service I've had in New York, and you get a pretty crappy evening. ”
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OK, its costs around $65.00 per person with tip but you get a wonderful meal, good service, plenty of food and can say that you ate at Bobby Flay's flag ship restaurant. ”
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Although the food was great, the service was so bad that I can't see myself ever returning. ”
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The food was outstanding, as was the service. ”
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Our server was very nice. ”
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The service was perfect, and the food beyond belief. ”
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We weren't really given a good estimate as to when we would actually be seated but am guessing some people shouldn't have to bore you with details about how long a wait is when you have a reservation. ”
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the service is pleasant, lots of fun actors. ”
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The bread basket came which was decent but everything went downhill from there the plates came they looked wonderful but didnt taste any good its was without any taste and little burned the home potatoes i ordered were old and warmed in microwave i compla ”
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The food wasn't great, the service was mediocre, and it was pricey. ”
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There was no wait when we arrived and we were greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff at every turn. ”
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The service was inferior to the standard service as our menu selection was limited, and we were given token "free" appetizers (again, limited choices) and a shared plate of desserts for each table. ”
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got dragged by my friends to attend this place during restaurant week which to me usually goes along w/ bad service and even worse food. ”
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Good food, Good service ”
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There was a steady flow of people coming in but by an hour later the place was full. ”
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The waiters were very polite and courteous (which is not to be taken for granted in NYC). ”
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Also, very knowledgable and friendly service staff. ”
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Too bad the restaurant experience as a whole was marred by slow and poor service. ”
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The servers were kind, but our particular server was somewhat slow, which can be good depending on your plans. ”
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We used to go there for business lunches (food / portions are not terribly impressive either, but the restaurant was quieter and the service was better), but after this fiasco, NEVER AGAIN! ”
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The server was friendly and nice. ”
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was happy to experience the warm service and friendly people. ”
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We were very wrong, the service was outstanding, practically one of the finest waiters ever, and the meal was delicious and the portions very plentiful. ”
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Other than not being seated promptly, the service was attentive and the atmosphere had a good buzz throughout the night. ”
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The wait service was horrible. ”
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Great food, great staff, great location. ”
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Service was good, the waiter friendly and accommodating, food was prepared properly. ”
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Our wait staff was attentive and knowledable. ”
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After waiting roughly half an hour after we placed our appetizer orders, I realized why I decided not to frequent the Bobby Flay establishment for so many years- poor service. ”
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Our service was horrible - our waitress was MIA most of the night and when she was there she was trying to increase the bill in order to raise her tip. ”
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Our waitress was professional, as well as polite. ”
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The service was terrible- our waiter was unable to make any recommendations, mumbled the special and failed to check back during the course of our meal. ”
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The server overheard it was my birthday and since we didn't order dessert (too full) she took it upon herself to bring over a nice scoop complete with a candle - insisting, "it's your birthday, you have to have a little something. ”
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Although the hostess was nice, the waitress was horrible. ”
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As far as other celebrity chefs, I much prefer Emeril's, where the food is stylish, flavors are unique and service is much more polished. ”
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The service, staff, and quality of food is amazing. ”
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Service was friendly, quick and we tipped heavilty even though we're poor college students. ”
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The food was delicious; the service was a little slow, but it didn't seem TOO bad (maybe becuase of the martinis I consumed while waiting for my table). ”
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Excellent food but poor service ”
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was extremely anxious to try out Bobby Flay's restuarant, which might have been why I was so upset by decent food, awful service, and high prices. ”
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The service was good and the southwest decor gives the restaurant a casual feel. ”
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Hosts were very friendly and accomodating. ”
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Our server was very nice and all service was attentive and efficient. ”
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Overall the service was great, food excellent, and the ambience cozy. ”
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The manager was rude and not helpful. ”
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Food was great - the service even better! ”
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Food was amazing, the waitress was a doll and the wine was great. ”
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Bad service ”
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have nothing bad to say, the hostess, waiter, and bus staff were all excellent, friendly and accomodating. ”
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Overall the service was fantastic, the restaurant was airy and vibrant, and overall it as a great experience. ”
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Nice atmosphere and good service but we could have gotten better drinks in many other places. ”
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On the contrary, our waitress recommended wonderful dishes (Goat Cheese Dip for an ap, Pork Tenderloin for an entree- seriously good!) ”
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Even better though was the friendly efficient service. ”
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The waiter was very helpful and attentive, but not over board. ”
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people who worked there, HIGHLY recommended the Pork Tenderloin. ”
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guess you have to be someone famous too to get the right kind of service. ”
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Decent food, but horrible attitude at the hostess desk and sub-par service once seated - will not return. ”
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The service was lousy. ”
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Our server was friendly, fast, and efficient. ”
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The service was attentive. ”
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We had great service in the beginning. ”
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would recommend the food, but even when paying Restaurant week prices you are paying for service and we got the bargain basement bare minimum. ”
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Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very helpful. ”
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loved the food and service here, the only downside was the decor was dissappointing and the prices are a bit high (about $30 for an entree.) ”
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delicious meal, above average service (not stellar, but nothing to complain about really), and a nice atmosphere in the venue. ”
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Simply put, if you go here you will get ripped off on mediocre food with bad service. ”
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Oh and I guess the waitresses are good. ”
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The staff is great, we got there at 5 and the bar was already packed. ”
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The food is an absolute masterpiece, and the service is so good that we thought our table was bugged! ”
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The table service was good, however even reservations are not honored in this very hoity fancy place with 4 maitre d's running around trying to accommodate the very popular guests, so be prepared to wait and be seen at this bar scene while they prepare yo ”
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Unfortunately, the service was very disappointing. ”
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The margaritas are also excellent, and our waiter was very helpful and attentive. ”
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BUT the service wasn't what we expected for such a famous restaurant with a top notch chef. ”
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What I am not used to and is hard to find here in Chicago is bad service. ”
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Food is great, but the service is terrible. ”
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The hostess was so rude. ”
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The decor was nothing to write home to the Midwest about but the food and service were great. ”
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Service is very friendly and knowledgeable. ”
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Hot food, cold service ”
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the service was amazing, we had a great report with our waitress. ”
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Margaritas here are excellent, service is average (for a NYC restaurant), and the dessert is what should set the night over the top, as Vicki Wells is one of the most talented pastry chefs around. ”
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Our waiter is very nice. ”
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The food is still good, and the service is much improved ”
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The service was horrible from the moment we walked in the door. ”
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recommend this place 100% the service, food and atmosphere was very pleasant. ”
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| value |
63.379998207092285% positive |
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However, the queso fundido was little more than burnt cheese (didn't even taste the goat cheese) with cold blue corn tortilla chips, I would not recommend this overpriced appetizer. ”
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appetiser was very small especially since we asked a big huge waiter if it was good for two and he said oh plenty. ”
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loved the food and service here, the only downside was the decor was dissappointing and the prices are a bit high (about $30 for an entree.) ”
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The bar drinks are expensive, so I expected them to knock my socks off. ”
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would recommend the food, but even when paying Restaurant week prices you are paying for service and we got the bargain basement bare minimum. ”
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Maybe if I was not paying 60 for dinner I would be okay with it, but for those prices the food should be at least decent! ”
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expected a great experience for the price. ”
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It was good for one try but not worth going back to with so many other great NY restaurants to try. ”
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was extremely anxious to try out Bobby Flay's restuarant, which might have been why I was so upset by decent food, awful service, and high prices. ”
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Didn't really feel like I was getting a good value. ”
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Don't get me wrong, the food is still good, but it's not exciting and certainly not worth the prices. ”
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Even for the $30 Restaurant Week price, it didn't seem like a great value. ”
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recommend it for lunch because there is not a huge crowd. ”
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$11 for a drink is a bit pricey but the cactus-pear margerita is awesome. ”
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The brunch, especially, is great and a good value. ”
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The food is a bit pricey, and the portions are small, but the taste of the food is phenomenal and I'd recommend it. ”
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The food was a delight -- they are pricey dishes! ”
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It was great food, great service and good value. ”
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The cactus-pear margarita was delicious but NOT worth $11. ”
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We were very wrong, the service was outstanding, practically one of the finest waiters ever, and the meal was delicious and the portions very plentiful. ”
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The food wasn't great, the service was mediocre, and it was pricey. ”
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Basically cheap nachos on a pretty plate. ”
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For that I got a huge looking bowl of soup (bowl was huge, but very shallow, to disguise the small amount of ok tasting soup) a quarter of a chicken (tasty but way too small) a scoop of warm potato salad, billed on the menu as something else, and a desert ”
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If it were not owned by a famous chef and the prices not so outrageous, I guess my expectations would have been lower and I would be scoring it higher. ”
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We used to go there for business lunches (food / portions are not terribly impressive either, but the restaurant was quieter and the service was better), but after this fiasco, NEVER AGAIN! ”
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For equally delicious food, at lower prices, and a waitstaff that may actually inquire about your needs, and treat you like the paying customer (or at least a human being) go elsewhere. ”
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really think their food is overpriced. ”
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If I had paid the full price ($28 for the bland Sea Bass entree alone), I would have been rather upset. ”
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ordered the fish tacos, which were alright, but the fish itself was a bit dry and unseasoned, and I felt like I was eating miniature tacos from the children's menu (guacamole and salsa were served in little dishes about the circumference of a half-dolla ”
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an amazing value at restaurant week. ”
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Tends to be a bit more expensive than it should, but it's still good. ”
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The portions were huge! ”
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Not bad but not worth the tag. ”
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We felt like we got our money's worth and our second round, was just as tasty. ”
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The margaritas were delicious and strong, but not worth $12. ”
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The food was very flavorful despite the typical small portions and need to order at least one side to fulfill an average appetite. ”
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The food was amazing, albiet overpriced. ”
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Reasonable choice of pricey wines. ”
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| wait time |
59.720001220703125% positive |
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roasted tomato soup was excellent, and though the roast chicken was good, it had clearly sat under the heater too long which dulled the dish's flavors and lustre. ”
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The Mesa Grill has interesting decor and a polite if somewhat slow waitstaff. ”
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Service was friendly, quick and we tipped heavilty even though we're poor college students. ”
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The servers were kind, but our particular server was somewhat slow, which can be good depending on your plans. ”
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We waited for 20 minutes to order our food. ”
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Dirty plates were left on the table in front of us for much too long after every course. ”
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My girlfriend and I enjoyed one of the best meals we've had in a long time just last week. ”
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Too bad the restaurant experience as a whole was marred by slow and poor service. ”
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My mother showed up requesting a good Mexican flavored places, and I remembered once enjoying the brunch at Mesa (clearly a long time ago). ”
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We weren't really given a good estimate as to when we would actually be seated but am guessing some people shouldn't have to bore you with details about how long a wait is when you have a reservation. ”
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Excellent food on a very exotic menu, great desserts, good wine, nothing about the food was dissapointing except the long wait inspite of having reservations! ”
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The food was delicious; the service was a little slow, but it didn't seem TOO bad (maybe becuase of the martinis I consumed while waiting for my table). ”
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