07/18/07

Best fried chicken anywhere; a real upper westside institution that is home away from home to many.

by mommy2amlysl

The All State is a neighborhood institution that I've been enjoying for the past 25+ years. I enjoyed studying there as a graduate student, going there after work with friends or on a date, and I continue to enjoy it with my husband and children. They make the best and most generous fried chicken you'll get anywhere -- crispy, juicy, with a rosemary and vinegar flavor that is deliciously unique. Their burgers are always excellent -- fresh, and prepared just how you order them. They also make great tuna salad and wonderful steak-fries. In addition, they have a tasty assortment of entrees that varies nightly. The loaves of bread are still yummy. The service is totally effiicient, ranging from matter of fact to friendly and familial -- but never rude. It's a home away from home for many many long-time upper westsiders.

• Pros: Food and friendly neighborhood ambience. Great pub ambience, which can be romantic.
• Cons: Waiting for a table on a busy winter weekend night.

04/01/07

An overpriced, obnoxious

by matthew1234

This place is awful. At first it may seem like a nice, cozy, neighborhood spot, but then you realize the food is overpriced and the staff is rude. Usually these types of places are right up my alley--simple, "dive" bars. But this place is just obnoxious.

There are a lot of much friendlier bars with good, resonably priced food in this neighborhood.

• Pros: they serve booze
• Cons: theyre mean, angry, and rude

06/08/05

underground find

by banix

have been to the place a couple of times. Like it a lot. excellent burgers. delicious chicken dishes and inviting bread loaves. reasonably diverse menu. very down to earth. not too crowded. reasonable service. excellent neighborhood restaurant. glad i found it. there are not many such places in this area.

• Pros: atmosphere, food