| ambiance |
93.05999755859375% positive |
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Great location too. ”
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I've been in the village for years and have walked by Garage a million times, so when my friends wanted to meet there and I saw how incredible the atmosphere was, I felt silly for never having tried it out. ”
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Fantastic food and drink, wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and just superb music all the time! ”
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The food was delicious, with a range of prices to suit everyone, and the atmosphere was intimate. ”
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GREAT, GREAT food, awesome drinks (specialty martinis), wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and FANTASTIC MUSIC ALL THE TIME! ”
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Great space & decor but food is mediocre ”
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The atmosphere is purely romantic with dim lighting and candlelight dinner. ”
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This fun happenign resatuarnt,,,was a great tiem from the get go. ”
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fun atmosphere, great food, and smooth jazz along with it. ”
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The jazz was quite good, but didn't make this a romantic setting. ”
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We got a seat outside--the overall atmosphere is nice. ”
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The room is lovely with stone fireplace, terraced seating areas, nostalgic decor, soft lighting and fantastic free live jazz. ”
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She seated us at a table with a view of the band and the incredible stone fireplace. ”
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We were looking for a casual spot with good food, atmosphere and live music. ”
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But this place really blew me away with great food, ambience, and service. ”
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The jazz made the night fun and relaxed and the food was delicious without being pretentious. ”
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The ambiance is really nice and the service was excellent. ”
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the ambience was cozy and romantic. ”
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We walked into Garage and loved the atmosphere immediately. ”
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Garage is an incredible value for a fun night out. ”
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ambiance of the place is very nice. ”
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The decor is nice with dark-paneled wood and a live jazz band playing. ”
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The food quality, ambiance and service are excellent. ”
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It's a very comfortable place with good energy and an interesting atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere and the food were not not thrilling at all and service was good but who cares if everything else is really REALLY bad! ”
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The banquettes & booths on the tiered & upper levels are particularly cozy, though sitting at a table along the balcony provides a great birds-eye view of the whole place. ”
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It was just a perfect night, the food was perfectly cooked, served at the perfect time, and the atmosphere was just beautiful. ”
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Comfortable ambience, talented musicians, and enticing food - all combined to make an excellent brunch experience. ”
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Pretty uninspired on the whole as far as food and wine, but a great space and ambience. ”
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The ambiance was really romantic, and service was pretty good. ”
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In addtion we've built several lasting romantic memories there as well, always a job well done. ”
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Oh yeah there was no cover charge and the ambiance was excellent. ”
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great ambiance. ”
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It has a huge bar on the main floor of the restaurant or if you may choose to go to the dining area you may get a balcony view of the entire restaurant or booth seating for couples or families. ”
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Perhaps instead of prizing the food rating so much, we should consider that the value to any good meal derives also from atmosphere. ”
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The music was excellent and the atmosphere was really cool. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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So, if you enjoy great Performers in Jazz and you like great food and desserts this is the place! ”
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The dessert sampler is a great idea for groups - and at just $4 per person, it's more than reasonable and would be a great accompaniment with some good coffee. ”
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The food is excellent with many dishes to choose from and desserts were yummy but we could have used a few more selections. ”
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We had a great bottle of wine (hint - they put really good cheap bottles on the bottom of their specials page where no one notices them) and we had dessert, and our bill came to only eighty bucks. ”
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The food was delicious, the music was great, the portions left us full where we couldnt fit dessert. ”
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for dessert we had apple cobbler with gelato which was so amazing. ”
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| drinks |
97.5% positive |
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The bar drinks were good (strong), and the jazz was different, but the food was horrible. ”
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We had a great bottle of wine (hint - they put really good cheap bottles on the bottom of their specials page where no one notices them) and we had dessert, and our bill came to only eighty bucks. ”
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Just had appetizers at the bar, but they were great, and their raw bar is really fresh and good. ”
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Pretty uninspired on the whole as far as food and wine, but a great space and ambience. ”
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They have free jazz music, very good food and drinks and the service is always well above average. ”
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GREAT, GREAT food, awesome drinks (specialty martinis), wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and FANTASTIC MUSIC ALL THE TIME! ”
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The drinks, btw, are incredible and Marianne and David, the bartenders were awesome. ”
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The bar is awesome though. ”
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liked the overall setting A LOT and it was only improved by the fact that our waiter was pleasant and attentive even though we only ordered entrees (no drinks, no appetizers, no coffee). ”
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The dessert sampler is a great idea for groups - and at just $4 per person, it's more than reasonable and would be a great accompaniment with some good coffee. ”
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Great food, Poor wine list, Great music, Too loud ”
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It has a huge bar on the main floor of the restaurant or if you may choose to go to the dining area you may get a balcony view of the entire restaurant or booth seating for couples or families. ”
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bartenders/barmaids. The drinks are always good and the service is wonderful. ”
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Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, the drinks were good and the food was as well. ”
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We had some drinks & some apps and everything was great. ”
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We were able to get a seat up at the bar and the windows were wide open allowing us to have a beautiful breeze. ”
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My point being is that if you are up to some good drinks and a delicous meal, this is the place. ”
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We thought we were going just for drinks and to hear some nice jazz but were pleasantly surprised to see an extensive menu ranging from salads to steaks to pasta & seafood. ”
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You can't beat value for money listening to 10 to 15 pro musicians for the price of a few beers - especially as there aren't so many 'big bands' around these days. ”
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Fantastic food and drink, wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and just superb music all the time! ”
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| food quality |
92.34000205993652% positive |
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Perhaps instead of prizing the food rating so much, we should consider that the value to any good meal derives also from atmosphere. ”
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The food quality, ambiance and service are excellent. ”
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The vanilla bean soaked french toast is the best. ”
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had the vanilla bean french toast which was a good french toast but not very vanilla-y. ”
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The food was delicious, the music was great, the portions left us full where we couldnt fit dessert. ”
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Great food, knowledgable wait staff and great price. ”
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It was just a perfect night, the food was perfectly cooked, served at the perfect time, and the atmosphere was just beautiful. ”
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The food is excellent with many dishes to choose from and desserts were yummy but we could have used a few more selections. ”
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We asked to be seated and a very rude host told us that we could only sit if we ordered food. ”
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night in january with 10 people every one loved the food and jazz The steak aupiove was great 2 of my friend had the chilean seabass witch was out of this world thats what will get on my next visit ”
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Comfortable ambience, talented musicians, and enticing food - all combined to make an excellent brunch experience. ”
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Rarely have I had such bad food in an NYC restaurant. ”
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My HUGE bowl came to the table overflowing with giant scallops, jumbo shrimp, tons of mussles and clams (all local, they claim), and a huge lobster claw on top! ”
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Fantastic food and drink, wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and just superb music all the time! ”
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My point being is that if you are up to some good drinks and a delicous meal, this is the place. ”
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The food was fantastic ”
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The food here is great and the service is greater. ”
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The salmon was good, but a little over cooked, which surprised me, as the filet was so well done. ”
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The bar drinks were good (strong), and the jazz was different, but the food was horrible. ”
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Great venue for music and food ”
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not only was the apple salad wonderful and refreshing , the garage steak was delicious as well. ”
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But this place really blew me away with great food, ambience, and service. ”
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Everything was excellent particularly the mussels, the sauce was so good. ”
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def recommend the oysters and the melted brie salad. ”
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Great food for a jazz joint! ”
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The steak was tender and the salad was so fresh. ”
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While the food and jazz were excellent, the service we received from the hostess and the overall management was sorely lacking. ”
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The service was awesome and the food was really good. ”
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The food is great, the service. ”
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So, if you enjoy great Performers in Jazz and you like great food and desserts this is the place! ”
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Great food, live jazz, near fiasco ”
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We were looking for a casual spot with good food, atmosphere and live music. ”
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We both enjoyed the food with my steak being perfectly done to my request and recieved excellent service. ”
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The filet was very good as was the seafood scampi. ”
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the food was delicious,,,I had an amazing scallop and bacon appetizer and the most amazing banana chip crusted mahi mahi. ”
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They have free jazz music, very good food and drinks and the service is always well above average. ”
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The food is always great, and when they have the live Jazz performers, it's just amazing. ”
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for dinner i had the chicken stuffed with feta, spinach, and pine nuts which was DELICIOUS! ”
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Good service, food and live jazz, too. ”
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have had many an wonderful meal there,,,and the Jazz has never been better. ”
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The food was delicious, with a range of prices to suit everyone, and the atmosphere was intimate. ”
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Great jazz and delicious food = awesome combination ”
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My sister had the caprese omlet which was awesome, stuffed with fresh mozarella and tomatos. ”
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The food is excellent, but the prices are something else. ”
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The atmosphere and the food were not not thrilling at all and service was good but who cares if everything else is really REALLY bad! ”
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The service was good, the food was good and the music was good. ”
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And the salad is great! ”
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think they really stand out with the sea bass, but all their food is delectable. ”
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great food. ”
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and our friends had amazing food as well. ”
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my husband and i were in the mood to relax and have a good meal. ”
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Pretty uninspired on the whole as far as food and wine, but a great space and ambience. ”
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We enjoyed the live jazz and the delicious food and the great service. ”
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great food+great jazz=great time ”
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GREAT, GREAT food, awesome drinks (specialty martinis), wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and FANTASTIC MUSIC ALL THE TIME! ”
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As for the food, the vanilla bean soaked french toast is mouthwatering, though for something more savory the benedict mignon really hits the spot. ”
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Don't like jazz, but loved the food! ”
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good jazz- average food ”
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The food is great. ”
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Great food, Poor wine list, Great music, Too loud ”
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best food and jazz ”
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The food was very good all around -- the asian spring rolls are a great appetizer. ”
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During the entire meal there was incredible jazz playing - can you believe we didn't even have to pay a cover? ”
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Good food, good music, good service ”
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Above and beyond the food, the service is amazing. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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Good food and wait staff, lousy management ”
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The service was good, but the food was all around mediocre and very overpriced. ”
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We thought we were going just for drinks and to hear some nice jazz but were pleasantly surprised to see an extensive menu ranging from salads to steaks to pasta & seafood. ”
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Both meals were very good(a pasta dish and tuna). ”
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fun atmosphere, great food, and smooth jazz along with it. ”
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Lovely space, great food excellent service. ”
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loved the food - modern american - really good coconut shr. ”
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The food was lovely, the wait staff helpful, the jazz a tad too loud, but otherwise nice place. ”
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The food here is amazing, I guess that comes as no surprise. ”
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Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, the drinks were good and the food was as well. ”
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Great space & decor but food is mediocre ”
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Good music, Good food, Good service ”
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was going to get steak frites, but the waiter we had recommended lobster ravioli. ”
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good food with live music ”
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The jazz made the night fun and relaxed and the food was delicious without being pretentious. ”
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thought we were going for the jazz, which was really good, but the food was amazing. ”
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Meat (is murder) eating friends went for the steaks which they told me were succulent and the service excellent. ”
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Just had appetizers at the bar, but they were great, and their raw bar is really fresh and good. ”
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The food is magnificent, even during restaurant week. ”
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what a place, with great food and great staff ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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| menu variety |
60.0% positive |
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The regular menu is good as well, but the specials are really good. ”
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appreciate that they, unlike other many restaurants in the area, did not require that we order off some pricey prix fixe menu. ”
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The food is excellent with many dishes to choose from and desserts were yummy but we could have used a few more selections. ”
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The menu is full of mouth-watering fare. ”
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We thought we were going just for drinks and to hear some nice jazz but were pleasantly surprised to see an extensive menu ranging from salads to steaks to pasta & seafood. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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So, if you enjoy great Performers in Jazz and you like great food and desserts this is the place! ”
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This is one great place for brunch! ”
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great live music restaurant ”
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The food was lovely, the wait staff helpful, the jazz a tad too loud, but otherwise nice place. ”
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My point being is that if you are up to some good drinks and a delicous meal, this is the place. ”
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the jazz was really nice and it seemed to go one for ever,,,we closed the place. ”
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find Garage to be a good place for those living in the neighborhood, like myself, or to take friends from out of town. ”
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Also seems like a nice place to hang after work, perhaps next time. ”
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Garage is a great place to go for brunch. ”
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great place ”
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great place to people watch, while waiting between courses. ”
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The banquettes & booths on the tiered & upper levels are particularly cozy, though sitting at a table along the balcony provides a great birds-eye view of the whole place. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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There are too many really good restaurants in New York for us to return here, but it was ok. ”
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| service |
87.04000473022461% positive |
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The ambiance was really romantic, and service was pretty good. ”
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our waiter was very friendly and attentive. ”
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Rude staff and poor management ”
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liked the overall setting A LOT and it was only improved by the fact that our waiter was pleasant and attentive even though we only ordered entrees (no drinks, no appetizers, no coffee). ”
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Everyone was really nice from the male and female hosts hosts who greeted and seated us to the waiter to the manager. ”
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was going to get steak frites, but the waiter we had recommended lobster ravioli. ”
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Anyway, if you go to Sunday brunch don't expect the best service and you might want to try the "lunch" items. ”
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While the food and jazz were excellent, the service we received from the hostess and the overall management was sorely lacking. ”
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The food was lovely, the wait staff helpful, the jazz a tad too loud, but otherwise nice place. ”
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But this place really blew me away with great food, ambience, and service. ”
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We enjoyed the live jazz and the delicious food and the great service. ”
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what a place, with great food and great staff ”
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Fantastic food and drink, wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and just superb music all the time! ”
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The staff was friendly and attentive, serving us in plenty of time to leave for theatre at 8. ”
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Great service at the Bar and a friendly staff. ”
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Good food and wait staff, lousy management ”
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The ambiance is really nice and the service was excellent. ”
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The food quality, ambiance and service are excellent. ”
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service wasn't that good. ”
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The staff was attentive without being bothersome. ”
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The whole staff was very friendly and we were in and out very quickly. ”
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Good service, food and live jazz, too. ”
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great service. ”
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bartenders/barmaids. The drinks are always good and the service is wonderful. ”
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The service is great. ”
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night in january with 10 people every one loved the food and jazz The steak aupiove was great 2 of my friend had the chilean seabass witch was out of this world thats what will get on my next visit ”
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The staff was friendly and attentive. ”
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friendly and accommodating staff, great music ”
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We both enjoyed the food with my steak being perfectly done to my request and recieved excellent service. ”
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Our table waiter was absolutely void of decent manners and attentive service. ”
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The food here is great and the service is greater. ”
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We asked to be seated and a very rude host told us that we could only sit if we ordered food. ”
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GREAT, GREAT food, awesome drinks (specialty martinis), wonderful service, comfortable/cozy ambience and FANTASTIC MUSIC ALL THE TIME! ”
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...then our 1st server comes over about 10 minutes later to take our order (Uh? ”
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either from be shorthanded or just bad service ”
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The music was very good and the staff was very attentive, without being bothersome. ”
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The service was good, but the food was all around mediocre and very overpriced. ”
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The service was awesome and the food was really good. ”
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The atmosphere and the food were not not thrilling at all and service was good but who cares if everything else is really REALLY bad! ”
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Good music, Good food, Good service ”
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Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, the drinks were good and the food was as well. ”
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Above and beyond the food, the service is amazing. ”
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The service was good, the food was good and the music was good. ”
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Meat (is murder) eating friends went for the steaks which they told me were succulent and the service excellent. ”
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Great service. ”
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Marianne is the best bartender I have ever met. ”
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They have free jazz music, very good food and drinks and the service is always well above average. ”
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The food is great, the service. ”
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great place to people watch, while waiting between courses. ”
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Lovely space, great food excellent service. ”
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The drinks, btw, are incredible and Marianne and David, the bartenders were awesome. ”
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Great food, knowledgable wait staff and great price. ”
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this evening was made perfect by great service and AMAZING JAZZ. ”
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Good food, good music, good service ”
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| value |
77.08000183105469% positive |
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If you have ever complained about how expensive a restaurant is then don't bother going. ”
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Great food, knowledgable wait staff and great price. ”
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We had a great bottle of wine (hint - they put really good cheap bottles on the bottom of their specials page where no one notices them) and we had dessert, and our bill came to only eighty bucks. ”
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You can't beat value for money listening to 10 to 15 pro musicians for the price of a few beers - especially as there aren't so many 'big bands' around these days. ”
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the live jazz bad was well worth the visit. ”
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appreciate that they, unlike other many restaurants in the area, did not require that we order off some pricey prix fixe menu. ”
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Fast, affordable and great Jazz playing the entire time we dined. ”
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The service was good, but the food was all around mediocre and very overpriced. ”
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The price wasn't expensive either. ”
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The food is excellent, but the prices are something else. ”
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The food was delicious, with a range of prices to suit everyone, and the atmosphere was intimate. ”
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My HUGE bowl came to the table overflowing with giant scallops, jumbo shrimp, tons of mussles and clams (all local, they claim), and a huge lobster claw on top! ”
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The food was delicious, the music was great, the portions left us full where we couldnt fit dessert. ”
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Perhaps instead of prizing the food rating so much, we should consider that the value to any good meal derives also from atmosphere. ”
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Garage is an incredible value for a fun night out. ”
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It has a huge bar on the main floor of the restaurant or if you may choose to go to the dining area you may get a balcony view of the entire restaurant or booth seating for couples or families. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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...then our 1st server comes over about 10 minutes later to take our order (Uh? ”
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long live Garage and long live great Greenwich Village Jazz! ”
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