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[ "Too weird - same restaurant - same city.- same trip - two locations anyway. Don't ask - the why is not interesting! Good downtown restaurant. I came here with a group and we were seated on the patio. It was a great locale for a party group, and the food was good. It was Restaurant Week if that matters to anyone reading this. I got the Filet - ordered medium rare, but came medium well. I almost sent it back, but it was tender and tasty in spite of the non-rare status, so I kept it. Way better quality of meat than I had at Jake's the night before (see my review on that) Overall, a good choice in downtown St. Louis.", "Overall, a huge disappointment. \n\nWent for the first time last night, which happened to coincide with the downtown Billy Joel/Elton John show. Got there just as the concert rush was wrapping up and departing. \n\nLooked like the staff wasn't ready for the crowd or was taking a breather, as 80% of the vacated tables were uncleared. \n\nAfter asking the staff about dining outside and being told to pick anywhere, we found the one cleared table and sat down, a small party of 3. Waited about 10 minutes before a waiter showed. In the meantime, I noticed a friend getting ready to leave and asked whether it was any good. His review...\"The food sucks!, but maybe it was just because it was busy.\" \n\nAt that point, still waiting for a server to notice us (patio completely empty now), we were just getting ready to ask for a parking voucher and leave when a waiter appeared. \n\nNow that we had their complete attention, things happened relatively quickly. Drinks, menus, apps and while we were halfway through our apps, the entrees appeared. \n\nThe special was spicy Cajun shrimp pasta which my wife was all over. This is one of the menu items that is a chef's special...change the flavor each day, but $10 for a half order, $15 for a full. \n\nServing size looked right for $10. About the size of a house salad bowl. Problem was, it was virtually tasteless. I mean, at least bring out some Tabasco or Pete's if you're gonna advertise Cajun and bring tasteless noodles. It did come with a good looking pretzel biscuit, which was okay, but overall, Huge thumbs down. \n\nNext, my friend ordered the Carolina-style pulled pork, which apparently means they put cole slaw on the sandwich. Friend visiting from Chicago was pretty disgusted. He kicked himself for not going with the standard burger...live and learn. A good indicator should have been the table next to ours, still uncleared, that had an entirely full plate of pulled pork with what appeared to be a single bite out of the sandwich. Hindsight...always 20-20. \n\nNow, I wanted a burger, but figured it would be a shame to eat at a \"nice\" restaurant and order ground beef, so I went with a grilled turkey sandwich...was supposed to be roasted turkey breast with Swiss and mustard. I subbed mash for fries. Sandwich looked okay but it was basically deli turkey heavy on Swiss, grilled flat like a grilled cheese...no mustard. No mustard in sight. Basically very bland. The potatoes, of course, were instant. No butter, no gravy. Just plain bad. \n\nNow, I'll critique the apps last, as they really were just an afterthought. Ordered the \"deep fried tomatoes\" and homemade chips with dip. \n\nI don't know what fried red tomatoes are supposed to taste like, but I would have expected something, especially since they were garnished in buffalo mozzarella. Unfortunately, they were just plain awful. No pop, no zing, no wow. I think even ketchup would have done something. Unbelievable. \n\nSo, on the bright side, the space is phenomenal. I watched Cupples Station come alive over the last 5 years and was dying to see how they had finished J Buck's. It is a really awesome restoration. I guess that explains the prices. I had no doubts that the average entree would be between $25-40 bucks. I just expected something a little more spectacular on the flavor end. \n\nSadly, now that the box is checked, I will not return to J Buck's for food. It is probably an awesome place to go for a drink or drinks after work or before a game, but if you are hungry, save your money and eat at the Eat-Rite instead. You are at least guaranteed full flavor with every bite, which means you get what you paid for. \n\nP.S. I don't know whether the menus at the other J Buck's are all the same or not. I hope not, but am not willing to risk it, based on this experience.", "Erroneous. Terrific food great atmosphere. Will visit again. \n\n-KY", "this place hates vegetarians!! \n\nthey give away big batches of free bird after winning Cardinal's games but refuses to make exceptions for those of us who choose not to eat animals. \nso my husband & i order the spinach -artichoke dip w/ chips. it costs $10 and the free wings are normally $12 and they won't even sell it to us for half price on a winning night?????!!!!!!!!\n\n\"J Sucks\", i mean \"J Bucks\" needs to be equitable and offer food choices to all baseball fans.", "Coworkers and I were staying nearby for work, so we took a walk over to J. Buck's for dinner one night. There were about 10 of us, but it didn't seem to be a problem. \n\nThe hostesses didn't seem to care very much (about anything), but the bar and wait staff were excellent. We started off in the bar and then moved to a table. Our waiter was funny and super nice, and I wish I could remember his name.\n\nI had Julie's Club Salad, which was yummy. Not great, but good. Some of my coworkers had been there before and were lamenting the menu's loss of their St Louis style ribs. Some of them went ahead and ordered the baby back ribs, and they said they were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was apparently delicious. \n\nWhen in StL, I would definitely go again. J. Buck's isn't an outstanding meal, but it's good and a good time. :)", "My rating would be less than one star, but the system wouldn't accept that option. \nNew name, but the food is no better. I was hoping since the restaurant changed from J Buck's to Joe Buck's they might have improved the menu, but they have not. Four of us ordered four different items: the margarita pizza, chicken carbonara, house salad, buffalo chicken sandwich with chips and sliders with chips. The pizza was good. The chicken carbonara was okay (plain Alfredo sauce with a few peas and less chicken mixed in). The buffalo chicken sandwich was not spicy at all (where's the buffalo?). However, the three different small sandwiches in the slider order were extremely spicy. Actually, they just dumped a bottle of hot sauce on them. The homemade chips were a disappointment. They came to the table cold. So I asked the server if they were supposed to be warm/hot? He said usually they are. So he brought us more and said, when he came to the table, \"be careful, they are hot.\" Well, they were as cold as the first order. Wouldn't you think if you questioned an item, when they brought a replacement, it would be perfect? Very disappointed in the food and will not go back. The location for the restaurant is great for pregame meals before the Cards game. Our ticket was $100 (included tip) and was totally not worth the trip. They have great rooms for large groups. They have a private parking lot if you get there in time. Actually a beautiful location. But the food was unacceptable.", "Can you say unorganized and scatter brained? These servers had no idea what they were doing. Someone seated us and a guy came up, didn't know the specials, didn't know the special offers on wine for the day. And only brought us sodas...Then we waited for a \"normal\" server and no one came. I guess we came before the dinner shift 4:55...And no one was ready...wtf?\n\nAt the last minute, when we were about to get up and leave from waiting so long, he apologized and stated he knew what the special were and could help us...We were perplexed, to say the least...But we just wanted to order and eat! I mean, we just got off a plane and into our hotel and we were starving! We split the burger with fries and it was good. A little over cooked for me, but the fries were good. \n\nGot to say if you go here, just eat the pretzel bread, it's awesome. I should have just ordered that appetizer and ate bread for the night.....But for service and anything else...Don't bother. Cheesy decorations, dark look, and a wine bar area...But bleh.\n\nno.", "Good first trip to this J. Buck's location! We came here on a Friday night before a Cardinal game and had to wait about 30 minutes (not a surprise). It's such a quick walk from Busch Stadium that it's always packed on game days/nights. However, the wait was exactly as long as they quoted us, which was appreciated. \n\nIt took a bit for the server to come around, but the hostess totally triple-sat her, and like I already mentioned, it was packed. So no biggie. The food didn't take too long to come out, which was good since my husband didn't want to miss first pitch.\n\nI got the buffalo chicken wrap (86 gorgonzola, sub shredded cheddar), and it was freaking awesome! I have an affinity for buffalo chicken wraps, and this one was probably the best I've ever had... if not at least in the top 3 of my life thusfar. Everything about it was good - the chipotle tortilla was chewy and flavorful. The ranch and buffalo sauce amounts and flavors were spot-on, and the lettuce was nice and crunchy. A little bit of black bean and corn salsa sweetened the deal. Success!! \n\nMy husband got the turkey sandwich on pretzel bread, which was really good. He proclaimed it as \"one of the best turkey sandwiches\" he'd had in a long time. And that was even after he ordered it without all the good stuff like cheese and bacon! However, we both agreed that the accompanying chips were pretty disappointing. They were just thin and flavorless. A little thicker cut and some bolder seasoning would have made them so much better.\n\nAll in all, a good place to hit up before the game... or whenever! Definitely gotta go back for that buffalo chicken wrap...mmmmm.", "I've been to Joe Buck's (as it's now called) at least a dozen times in the last year for a mix of reasons--happy hour, pre-Blues game, business lunch, after work, etc, and I've never been let down. \n\nMy better half and I always order the chips and french onion dip appetizer which is phenomenal. House-made chips are a bit of a staple at the places we frequent in St. Louis, and Joe Buck's does them pretty well, however, it's the french onion dip that you'll want to put on anything you order--burgers, sandwiches, fries, etc. Bits of fried onion buried in and topped on the dip is a subtle touch that goes a long way to enhance the dish. \n\nThe burger at Joe Buck's is what I usually order, although their \"go crazy\" option to add anything and everything you want to it means no two could ever taste the same. The one gripe I have with the burger is that when I order mushrooms, sometimes I get a patty-sized portabella on top of the burger, and other times I get some generic sliced mushrooms from a can. I've asked a few people who work there, and they've always said it's supposed to be the latter, but I've ordered mushrooms almost every time, and had the portabella about half. Go figure. The bun is also top notch, and it will soak up the burger and topping juice without falling apart. \n\nOther items like the French Dip and pulled pork sandwich are good for a change, but I can't say I'd go out of my way for them like I would for the burger. \n\nThe beer prices are standard, but Happy hour (4-7, I think, just not before Cardinal home games) makes everyone happy with $2 drafts and half-price pizza and appetizers. The tap selection is a little more broad than you'd find at most places, with Boddington's one that stood out. The special is valid before Blues games, and they'll also take a % off your bill with a blues ticket for that night--I don't believe it's valid for happy hour prices, though. \n\nThe pizza is my other favorite here. I find it to be constructed very well, and it's remarkably consistent. The toasted ravioli is my personal favorite because it's like getting a side of ravioli for $1 extra than the regular cheese pizza. A truly hungry person could finish it, but ordering it to split is probably recommended. At half-price during their happy hour, 4 people could split 3 pizzas on the cheap. \n\nService isn't award winning, but the beer is always cold and food is always hot when it arrives, and I don't think I could ask for much more. The prices are what I've come to expect in downtown, but the menu is big enough to find something you like and get a lunch for under $10/person. \n\nParking is the only issue I've found, but my office is within a walk, so I can't say I've explored every option. They have a small lot behind the restaurant (be careful not to get on the highway by accident when turning off of Clark) and there's limited street parking in a pretty safe part of downtown (very safe during Cardinal games).", "This place would have gotten a four but the servcie started out terrible. Not real busy but it took the waitress 10 minutes to take my drink order. Other than that the food was good, ribs fell off the bone and the onion rings were fantastic. French fries were normal, should have gotten the homemade chips. Slaw was also pretty tasty." ]

[ 3, 1, 5, 1, 3, 1, 1, 4, 4, 3 ]

[ "GREAT PIZZA\nOne of the best pizza places in the area. The pizza is excellent with a lot of variety. \"Chicken da Vinci\" pizza is full-flavored favorite of mine, but more often than not Istick with their plain white pizza, which is excellent. They make great red gravy, both on their pizza and the wide assortment of classic Italian dishes.\n\nPEPPERONI DOESN'T TRAVEL\nThe grease from the pepperoni results in soggy pizza when ordered \"to go\". (Maybe they're just too generous with the pepperoni?) This is consistent on 4 different occasions.\n\nAMAZING HOMEMADE BREAD\nThe homemade rolls used for their cheesesteaks, hoagies, zeps, and other long sandwiches are quite possibly the best in the area. The cheesesteak Hoagie is top notch. My buddy convinced me that the flavors jive better when the sandwich is wrapped \"to go\", so even when I dine in, I order this one \"to go\".\n\nCHICKEN DOESN'T SHINE\nTheir Chicken cheesesteak is good, mainly because of the quality bread, not the mediocre chopped chicken. The buffalo sauce on the buffalo chicken cheesesteak will work in a pinch, but definitely not the best.\n\nOVERALL\nThe food is great. The price is right. The people are personable. The establishment is clean.", "Located in the Audubon square shopping plaza, this place always has consistent great tasting pizza. They also have pastas and wings on the menu, but I stick to the pizza for this place.", "Took a shot here as this was close to customer where we needed pies for lunch and learn session! VERY good pie. Got a pepperoni and couple plain. When I went to pick up they have many varieties of pies from buffalo to tomato pie and all looked great! Fast service by broken English speaking pizza guys! Now I have a place to swing by on way out 422/Egypt rd!", "We just moved here from New York and we are kind of pizza snobs ... lol. It's hard from going to excellent New York pizza to a place like this. I know that everyone likes their pizza different ways - thin crust, thick, sicilian, chunky vs. smooth sauce, etc. So, for going here for the first time I thought I'd stick to something safe - a slice of cheese. My fiancee had a slice of cheese and the buffalo chicken pizza. We definitely don't recommend it. The sauce is tasteless and the cheese is greasy as heck! This place is definitely not our paradise! We are still searching for a good pizza place ..... ;(", "We ordered a large pie with extra sauce, pepperoni and half green peppers. It was very good. Not knock-your-socks-off-this-is-the-only-pie-for-me good, but very good and we will definitely get it again. The crust was just right - thin and not too doughy. The sauce was both flavorful and ample, so much so that we wouldn't need to order extra next time. Toppings were fresh and the side of mozz sticks was decent.\n\nRead full review: http://thepizzaproject.blogspot.com/2011/02/not-quite-paradise-but-pretty-darn-good.html", "OH man... the chicken davinci pizza is divine here. The only thing that makes me not want to get this pizza is the cheesesteak. I love the food. The pizza is a bit expensive, but it is local and tasty", "Pizza tasted like pizza, sauce was dark, tangy and very tomato-ey (it's a word now!), cheese was slightly greasy and stretchy/stringy. The crust was extra crispy and on the thin side. This place was just an average pizza place and didn't wow me with flavor or anything, but it wasn't terrible either. \n\nThe mozzarella/basil/tomato slice I had was much better than the plain cheese, but the kids didn't' care, they were happy with theirs. I wish the \"gourmet\" slices weren't $3.25 each or I would have ordered more! Plain came out to $1.95 a piece. A whole pie is about $12, even more than what I pay for my favorite (Vincent's in Rockledge).\n\nThe only other place that charged that much for a slice of gourmet that I've been to recently was Christian's Pizza in Charlottesville, VA - which is the best freaking pizza I've tasted ever, so I'll happily pay that much there. Here, not so much, especially with a thin crust! \n\nI'm happy to report they sell Stewart's root beer products though. :)", "They have a lot of choices but the staff isn't so friendly and they are overpriced.", "Great pizza! I love the fresh mozzarella slice, it's yummy!", "The pizza is pretty good. Its not mind blowing, but its above average. The salads are not bad for a pizza place either." ]

[ 4, 4, 5, 2, 4, 4, 3, 3, 4, 3 ]

[ "In the location of the former On Time Seafood. Same decor; about the same dim sum selection - maybe a bit more limited. Dinner menu looks to have changed a bit more - with maybe the loss of some of the Szechwan focus, but still a lot of interesting options. Overall, dim sum was very very similar to On Time - BBQ Buns not quite as good (skimpier filling, not as spicy), but Chive Dumplings better (added crunch, water chestnuts?).", "Lucky Lou, you sure did arrive On Time! Wanted to see what the \"buzz by mouth\" was all about in the Asian community. Finally a dim sum restaurant that's resurrecting the push-cart, although it may be weekend only since we went Sunday morning around 11:45am. Picture menus don't do dim sum dishes justice, but for weekdays it's recommended since the turnover rate would be low especially in Indy. \n\nAs soon as we were seated, we opted for hot tea as our beverage. They serve you chrysanthemum tea (better than the dark oolong at most places). It's a very pale yellow color, but refreshing. When you lift open the teapot lid - you'll see flowers that look like daisies. I know in Western culture our tea leaves are always strained, so don't be surprised to see petal floaties in your tea cup. I think of them as a veggie and eat them anyways.\n\nI like to see the carts being pushed across and randomly point to things that look appealing. You know you've got the best seat in the house if you're on the straightaway from the kitchen. The carts roll by you first, so you get first dibs on selection. The cart service was quite speedy as the waitress wheeled it directly to our table to get us started. Keep in mind, the staff may not speak English very well so it's hard for them to explain what it is. Our \"conch\" dumplings turned out to be \"corn\" dumplings, but nevertheless, still good.\n\nWe got:\n-ha gao (shrimp dumplings) - nice chewy tapioca wrapping and flavorful shrimp filling\n-shui mai (pork and shrimp dumplings) - well seasoned, dense filling\n-phoenix claws (aka chicken feet) - so tender & gelatinous, melt-in-your-mouth - hint of star anise \n-peppered beef short ribs - peppery, more fatter cut of beef and a little bit of chewing needed \n-pork and thousand year old egg congee/rice porridge - thin and lacks any flavor. Perhaps I like mine thicker like oatmeal with the use of ground pork rather than cubed pork. Needs deep fried yuta bread for dunking!\n-corn dumplings - neatly wrapped & has canned corn & diced carrots along with some sort of meat filling\n-pork and chive dumplings - crispy outer layer with steaming hot filling of chopped chives and bits of meat mixed in\n-curried baby cuttlefish - like little green grapes that burst with yellow curry; cleaned really well so no seafoody smell\n-steamed mini BBQ buns - really white and fluffy; BBQ pork a little hard, but nice savory sauce \n\nAll were pretty delicious, except I wish the carts kept the food temperature a bit higher since they were only lukewarm. One thing I'd like to see is more variety - I didn't see any \"ham sui gok\" (fried crescent dumplings), pan-fried daikon cake, steamed rice noodle rolls, or desserts such as almond jello with fruit cocktail, mango pudding, or coconut taro tapioca which are pretty standard fare. Please add those to your menu and some more beverage options like HK style milk tea/coffee or even bubble tea smoothies!\n\nBy far, Lucky Lou still offers the best dim sum in the Indy area!", "As others have noted, this used to be On Time Seafood.\n\nThe new owner is a woman from Guangzhou who can speak Mandarin and Cantonese. A lot of dishes are the same as On Time (they are still using the same menus with some add-on's for now).\n\nThe dishes are really as authentic as you will get in Indianapolis. Try it. It's different than the Chinese buffets and cheap Chinese takeout that most people are used to, but give it a chance.", "My dad owns a Dim Sum restaurant and I've had Dim Sum in Hong Kong and other cities so I know it pretty well. I would say this Dim Sum is pretty good for Indy but probably not for a bigger city. I call it better than nothing Dim Sum. I'll list what we had with my thoughts...\n\n-Shrimp Dumpling (Har Gow): Very good, got two!\n-Pork Dumpling (Sui Mai): Good but needed some black mushroom and chunks of shrimp to be tastier. Still got two anyway, LOL!\n-Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf (Nor Mai Gai): Excellent! Chunk of chicken, slice of Chinese sausage, nice and sticky. Well done!\n-Turnip Cake (Lo Bak Go): Didn't like it, tasted like they used rancid oil to fry it in.\n-Pork Spare Rib (Pai Quat): Ok, needed some fermented black beans!\n-Peppered Beef Short Ribs: OMG!! So good! Next time, we're getting two or five! Drizzled the sauce over some white rice. YUM!\n-Shrimp Crepe (Cheung Fun): Not enough shrimp and needed a little green onion or something to pep it up.\n\nI think that's it, we asked for some custard tarts (Don tot) but they were baking and wouldn't be ready for 30 minutes which was a bit of a disappointment. That's something they should have ready before they open for business as they can be served room temp.\n\nThe servers (we had 3!) were pretty good. One spoke more English than the others. The owner came over to greet us and was very nice.\n\nThe interior of the restaurant is nicely and tastefully decorated. The bathrooms didn't smell very pleasant though. \n\nWe will be back to try some of the other menu items and load up on the Beef Spare Ribs! \n\nPS. If you know Chinese, please forgive my spelling, I did it on the fly and don't speak it but I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.", "We went for lunch with a friend and had a good experience. We didn't get the dim sum menu until we asked; others there were ordering from the main menu. The waiter spoke some English but was not the one who answered our questions about ordering--first time!--so we misunderstood. No problem, he knew what we meant, and everything turned out fine. The woman who answered our questions appeared to speak little English but came by to check on us and make sure we were enjoying everything, which was nice.\n\nWe chose deep-fried shrimp balls, sesame balls (sweet), sweet potato pie (sweet), spring rolls, pork dumplings (shui mai & ha gao, I think), pan-fried shrimp dumplings, peppered beef short ribs, and chive dumplings. We all had different favorites and various items we weren't crazy about but overall everything was good. We agreed that we'd go back again and try some new things.\n\nAnother group was cooking their food at the table. The waiter saw us watching and said it was Chinese hot pot (I think). He explained that there were two sides in the pot, one had a kind of soup and the other a spicy sauce. (I heard the woman order \"half spicy, half not spicy\" so I guess that's what she meant.) I've never been to a fondue restaurant or Korean barbecue place but I imagine this was similar to that. I was intrigued.\n\nI liked that the menu has pictures so you can see what you're getting, which will help us even more when we return.", "Came here with a group from work for a celebration lunch. The co worker who chose this place is our ace in the hole. The food always seems better when you can order from the Chinese menu and when you are lucky like me and have a friend who can speak the language you can get some variations on the dishes that make the experience that much better! We had quite the feast, a fish dish, tons of veggies it was great. The only thing that put me off was the green tea. I drink a lot of tea and something wasn't quite right it seemed to to have a metallic taste and smell. I took a couple of sips and then switched to water. Overall though a great experience!", "Dim sum was disappointing. Tasted like the frozen ones. Could have just walked over to Saraga and buy the frozen ones yourself. Save $$ on tips!", "Food is decent but service sucks this visit. The one thing that really sucks about this visit is that the indoor temp is 79 degrees. The most uncomfortable feeling while eating during summer months. \nObviously these servers have no formal professional training. 1) rarely check-in on us while eating. 2) when drop bill off, they stand waiting as if they are in a hurry. 3) while standing waiting for you to pay our bill, they play on their cell phones!! SERIOUSLY!!! Other then the decent food, possibly last time I come", "Went here for Dim Sum today because a friend recommended it. Boy was I disappointed. The food took forever to come out and they did not have many of the dishes that we ordered. The chicken feet tasted like they were just defrosted and the pork shu mai was fatty with little flavor. The shrimp har gow and fried rice were the highlights of the meal. The fried rice wasn't greasy and was lightly seasoned.\n\nMy favorite dim sum dish, shrimp dumplings, featured shrimps the size of half your pinky and the sweet soy sauce that it normally comes with was lacking.\n\nYou're better off eating at Szechwan Garden down the street.", "Delicious dim sum and delighted to receive chrysanthemum tea. I've had dim sum in New York, Toronto, and San Francisco and this place measures up. My husband and I were the only non - Asians in the place. We'll definitely be back." ]

[ 3, 4, 5, 4, 4, 4, 2, 1, 1, 4 ]

[ "Nice people, good food. Simple and laid back atmosphere. The red beans, they're great and students get free drinks. Nothing too fancy or overpriced.", "This place is a real hole in the wall gem, my friends and I came here after a big night out and safe to say weren't disappointed! \n\nGreat service great people great food, you couldn't ask for much more", "dear steve\ngreat place\n affordable\ngreat art\n good company\nsimple and nourishing\n and very gentilly.", "Great food in cozy atmosphere. Breakfast items like omlets, and lunch items including lots of po'boys were looking good. Everything was made fresh. The restaurant was very clean. Steve, the owner sat with us and shared some great conversation. He made the food a little more special for us by adding extra ingredients. We are definately coming back.", "Great little place, delicious breakfast at lunch time. Pleasant environment and conversation. Excellent service and attention. I will definitely be back when in the New Orleans area. Thank you for the top notch start of our day.", "This place is fantastic. Prices are ridiculously cheap & you get a LOT of food! All day brunch on Sunday. I had the eggs benedict and my husband had the pan perdu. The Benedict was served on French bread instead of English muffins, which was an excellent change. The hollandaise was creamy, not overwhelming.\n\nThe owner was there and made it a point to talk to the guests. His daughter was the cashier, nice family place. \n\nThey also sell crawfish boil, we bought two. I hope they decide to make crawfish boils a weekly thing, the owner mentioned the idea!", "Food is good. We only had breakfast here. Service is super friendly. Could use a lil sprucing up but it's not really a big deal, as long as the food is good and plenty. Looking forward to Sunday brunch. Be sure to taste the food before you season it. They already have a good amount of flavor to it. We will be back!", "Came down for a bachelor party and needed a late breakfast. Typical diner look I got a western omelette and coffee. Both were very good. The owner who also does the cooking was very nice and friendly. I would deffinetly recommend this place", "Great lunch spot. Good salads, sandwiches, and hot plates. Very welcoming establishment, and the owner is on site.", "Excellent find. \nWe stopped by here on the way home. \nThe service is fantastic. Friendly family atmosphere. The staff here makes you feel welcome and its always a treat experiencing that in a restaurant. \nThe food is terrific. I had the fried oyster po boy and it was an A+. Place is clean. People that work here are great. \nAbsolutely nothing wrong with this place. Five stars well deserved." ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 3, 5 ]

[ "Texas Meltz is a fast food style restaurant with a decent sized menu which has a variety of Texas sized sandwiches with average procing. The sandwiches were a large size, and the Texas toast was grilled nicely. I did feel the meat was lacking big bold Texas flavors, but that could all be due to being brand new. The Texas Meltz is inside U-Swirl, so the space is a little compact and you are sharing a dining room that can get quite busy. Overall, I believe it's a good concept that just needs some fine tuning. I will\nGive it another shot!", "Four stars because the beef brisket was good and the freshly made potato salad had a nice smokiness to it. This shares a room with U-Swirl yogurt. I got the Dallas melt hot sandwich with grilled onions and Swiss cheese in a 6-inch French roll. The brisket did not taste like chain food and the grilled onions added a nice zing.\nRather than have a heavy mayonnaise coating, the potato salad has some sort of seasoning that gives it a smoky flavor. It is different and I like it. I made it a combo aand got a drink. That was $12.39. Not the best value, but I still liked the food.\nService was friendly.", "I dig this place. I was actually going to fat burger because I was self loathing.. Anyway I was like WOW! A new place! So I went in. Nothing special about the setup but that's not what's important. So anywho.. The girl at the counter was awesome! She was super nice and helped me through the menu and then I picked three sandwiches. And a milkshake... Because like I said .. Self loathing. It took about 15 min for her to freshly prepare three hot sandwiches and a shake. Then I grabbed them and took them home. So when I got home we had ordered the Austin the Dallas and then just a regular turkey sub. All three were so freaking good! The coleslaw was ahhhhhmazing. And my shake was great too. I'm happy I took my self loathing there instead of fat burger. I probably saved myself a couple hours on the treadmill.", "Walked in, expecting the best and was not disappointed! Food was good, service was good, location was good (a lot of \"good\" in this review which tells a lot)... and to top it off, it is located right by U-Swirl yogurt to which you can have your dessert after your excellent sandwiches!", "For a little place tucked inside U-Swirl I have to give this 5 stars! Made to order, inch thick meat on a hoagie or Texas toast. I opted for the brisket on Texas toast with pepper jack and spicy BBQ sauce. In my opinion it could've used a little more BBQ sauce with ALL the amazing meat! But, my mistake, it was right there on the counter to add if I would have ate in... Definitely going back to try other interesting sandwiches on the menu. They serve almost any meat you can think of and tuna. I also noticed a breakfast sandwich that sounded tasty! Everything is around $8-10 and a smaller sub with a side said $5. Try it if you want something fairly quickly and you're already up here", "The brisket was the best I've ever had ( and I'm a native Texan)", "Love them! Sandwiches were huge and yummy. Customer service is great. And they have frozen yogurt there too. Loved this place! I recommend the Houston with sweet bbq sauce and spicy sauce", "i wrote a review about Texas Meltz about 2 months ago and it seems to have disappeared from the site. Anyway, went back for a 2nd time with higher expectations considering I enjoyed it the first time. Again, I wasn't disappointed. Food was wonderful and fresh and the service was top notch. Yogurt at U-Swirl was perfect for satisfying my sweet tooth after a great meal!", "I ordered one of their burgers called the Corpus Christi, it was supposed to have 1/2 lb humberger. It didn't say it was going to be 2 1/4 lb patties that I would swear were just frozen Costco patties. They were tough\nIt was no where near worth the $9.75 price tag. \nThe service was good, the young lady behind the counter was very personable and knew her job.\nThe 2 stars are for the service, there are no stars for the food....", "This place is so good. It is so good that it hurting my relationship. A few times a week I would come home late not hungry. My girlfriend thinks I'm cheating but really I sneak out for a hot pastrami or the Dallas melt. I gotta get my sandwich in a few times a week. Hands down the best seriously." ]

[ 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 2, 5 ]

[ "Beautiful space with lots of natural light and tables, even better coffee (RoseLine Coffee out of Portland). Let Lauren make you a lovely pour over or cortado, filled with love and deliciousness. Internet is a GO. There are pastries available made by Carrie Laird, pastry chef at Lilette; they will be offering healthy breakfast and lunch options soon! Go, you won't regret it.", "Cherry coffee's new space on laurel street is absolutely beautiful. It has a great neighborhood feel. Lauren, the owner of cherry coffee, has so much passion and love for coffee. I have tried espresso all over the city but I cherry coffee has the best! Everyone must try a shot of their espresso. So utterly delicious.", "This woman knows her coffee. \nThe independent location of Cherry Coffee (still inside Stein's deli) was beautifully renovated as the community waited with baited breath. \nWe all love her. This is so awesome. \nCherry espresso bar has high ceilings, great light, and a spacious vibe which is highly conducive to creativity.\nThe coffee is the same amazing brew we have gotten used to on Magazine. Her dark roast drip is perfect, and her espresso roast is easily one of the best in the city.\n\nThey're gonna have snacks here.\n\nIt's right next to wisner dog run and playground, a couple blocks from tchoupitoulas, in an awesome location that needed a real coffee shop.\n\nRight now Hey Ya!, Revelator, and Cherry are keeping me alive and my adrenal glands completely maxed out. \n\nThere is just nothing wrong with this place. A great, community minded, hard working owner, a professional staff, beautiful building, and a great product.\n\nYes.", "When I say *stunning*, I mean it.\n\nFirst, the space: it's a refurbished firehouse built in 1910 - streaming light, exposed brick, and gorgeous modernist woodwork by magnolia builders.\n\nNow, THE COFFEE: best in the region, hands down. like, best coffee between Atlanta and Austin. Maybe Miami has a competitor, but I'm not betting on it. My credentials: lived in Oakland for six years - the original Blue Bottle kiosk was my daily commute coffee before they had any other locations. When I lived in DC, my drinks were made by National Barista Competition champions. Like, first place friends - I know my espresso beverages.\n\nThe espresso changes everyday, from roasters like Roseline, Coava and PTs. My usual beverage is a soy cappuccino, and the temp, milk texture and latte art is incredibly consistent. I also love their signature beverage, they call it a \"Stella\" - like a shaken iced americano, served neat.\n\nThe Service: Small town charm, big city speed. I love the owner, Lauren - she is a cheese head from Wisconsin who is so kind, remembers everything about everyone, and also knows her s***. \n\nThe food: there are rumors of full lunch menu to come, but for now they have cute pastries, including awesome chocolate chip cookies that are apparently vegan!\n\nIn short, excellence. If it's out of the way, the Magazine location in Stein's is also great for quality coffee, but more cramped and, err, social in terms of navigating the bagel crowd.", "When I found out that Cherry coffee was getting it's very own store front I was very excited. I LOVE the Cherry located inside Stein's Deli and not only is that location still there, but this lovely location is situated right in the middle of a quaint neighborhood with plenty of convenient parking.\n\nI stopped in today and grabbed a large iced coffee. I had some time on my hands, so I decided to sit for a while and take in the scenery. Past reviewers have done a great job of describing the fantastic atmosphere of the place. There are big windows that let in plenty of light and the space itself is large so that tables and chairs aren't squished into each other so you feel cramped.\n\nThe coffee was delicious as always. Cherry has some of the best iced coffee in New Orleans, as far as I'm concerned and I can never quite get my fill of it. This is a great addition to this quiet neighborhood and I am excited to make Cherry Espresso a regular stop whenever I find myself in the area.", "Delicious espresso/coffee drinks! Great property. Plenty of space and light. Can't wait to try the breakfast items!", "I'm so excited to have them in the neighborhood, I've been working here a few mornings a week, and they are so welcoming. The coffee is delish, and this morning I tried a breakfast sandwich, which is ridiculously tasty. I can't wait to try more of the food!\n\nIts really open and bright in here, and when I do have to take a call for work I step outside where they have a few tables set up. I wish them lots of success!", "I have coffee everyday. I'm addicted and dependent completely. Cherry Espresso is BY FAR THE BEST IN THE CITY!!! The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is chill. Clientele is diverse and a breath of fresh air. There are large windows throughout and beautiful natural light which makes for a great workspace. They also have outdoor seating. I've learned more about coffee since Cherry opened inside Stein's Deli almost 3 years. The additional location is beautiful! I had breakfast here the first time today. The menu is awesome. The quinoa bowl is healthy and TOTALLY delicious. This is a MUST for locals and visitors alike.", "Very good latte decorated with some coffee art! Always fun! Service was great and the food (which we didn't even know they had upon arriving) was incredible. The sweet French toast was perfection. It wasn't too heavy like some can be. It came with the right amount of fruit and everything. This is a great neighborhood spot and I would really like this place to stay for a long time!", "Probably the best coffee in town. Located in a not so busy area with easy parking on this one way non congested street.\nRun in and grab a great coffee or park yourself in their cozy indoors with high ceilings or outside with their outside seating." ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5 ]

[ "This is a total must. I came across this by accident and it is to open in just a couple of days. \nAt this point it is basically a hole in the wall... a small window facing Keystone Ave on the side of a liquor store. There was a picnic table out front where you could munch on your food. I guess the best way is to just take it with you, since the area doesn't give you the warm and fuzzy feeling. \nYou can get loaded trays that include a nice helping of sliced new potatoes, broccoli, an ear of corn and your choice of seafood... your options are crab legs, lobster tail, a combination of those two, or shrimp, salmon or even veggie.\nThen you choose your flavor of original, Parmesan or spicy... all come with a delicious garlic herb butter... tons of it... \nor there are different buttah flavors you could choose to get sauced up Garlic herb buttah, Island curry buttah, Yaad jerk buttah or Thai chili buttah... What more could you possibly want? \nThere are salad options and just seafood without the extras options also.\nI have to say that my potatoes were ever so slightly undercooked, a little hard for my taste and the salmon maybe a smidget overdone, but drag it through all the butter and you won't even care about that or notice that at all.", "Chef Oya is the absolute undisputed TRUTH when it comes to seafood! Her food is purchased and made fresh every day and is always in high demand. Her loyal customers know that she is open for lunch hours and sells out daily. All of her food is made with love and many travel from near and far to get their hands on it, I've traveled from Arizona and she has even shipped her Butters (her bomb recipes that she has produced and bottled) to me which I cook with often. Please visit Oya for your Shrimp, Lobster, Crawfish, and EVEN VEGAN needs! You certainly will not regret it!", "Fresh, well seasoned and delightful.\nThe TRAP is located in the area of 34 and keystone, taking over the former spare of Jamaican Jerk Chicken.\nChef Oya served up unique Florida style seafood trays right here in the Midwest.\nFrom crab legs, to lobster, to shrimp tacos. This place gets it right.\nTry your dish with an extra douse of TRAP buttah and always go heavy on the #Bae. \nThis is a place you'll crave each and every week.\nGet there!", "Get your palate ready for a burst of flavor! I had the veggie tray and it wasn't any old bland plate of veggies. I chose the jerk buttah and I was happy I did. Not too spicy, just the right kick. The portion was great too. I ordered a shrimp tray for Hubs and he was pleased. He usually prefers his veggies plain but he liked the Chef Oya touch. Get there early because she sells out often.", "Ok so when I first went to this place I thought it was an apt name since the neighborhood is a little rough and it is just a door and locked window on the side of a liquor store. I kept waiting for a giant box to come down over my car or something. On a Thursday at 10:30, I was too early for food but the smiling friendly owner getting ready was so nice I knew I had to make another effort. I knew from their comprehensive Facebook page that they sell out on weekends so I booked it over early on a Saturday. I decided on the shrimp plate($15) which seemed easiest to eat while mobile. I could have had crab legs fish or just veggies too. Chef Oya gave me advice on the seasoning choices, which were classic butter and seasoning, curry, jerk or spicy. I just went basic butter and Young Bae seasoning. .Platter contained several shrimp, corn on cob, potatoes and broccoli all covered with the most delicious sauce every in the history of the world. We literally licked the container. My advice to the Chef: charge extra if you must, but please offer bread. Everything was super fresh and packaging thoughtfully included lots of napkins and wet wipes. While there are picnic tables provided, this is really take away kind of place", "Somebody say Hallelujah !!! \n\nIf you have no had The Trap yet, now is the time to stop playing with your tastebuds and your desire to eat quality seafood and get over there !!! I'd maybe say I was biased because I happen to know personally know the beautiful woman who owns this delightful eatery, but I could easily just not leave a review if I thought her food was less than fabulous! \n\nFabulous doesn't even describe it accurately. Here's a better description: I've been without a car since December. I work in Traders Point and tend to walk to get lunch these days. A week or so ago, I was doing my usual walk to Qdoba, even though I had no taste for it, and was surprised along the way when my significant other showed up. He had a plate sitting on the passenger seat of the truck. I opened it and almost fell out of the truck full of excitement and joy, but the odds of being ran over by 86th street traffic and not surviving to eat my Trap food seemed like a bad idea. So I tried to sit still until I got to a table. Now, listen when I tell you: EVERYONE in my office that saw me eating in the lunch room wanted to know where to get that? Why? Because the look, the smell and the smacking of my lips let them know all they needed to know. Still not convinced? \n\nThe Trap serves everyone and is Chef Oya has a bubbly personality and a magical smile that will undoubtedly greet you when you step up to her window. It's attached to a liquor store, so if you are in the area and feeling lost, if you see the liquor store, you've made it ! The Trap is situated on the west end of the building. Or maybe, just look for the long lines !!!!! Oya is serving all the seafood life - crab legs soaked in Young Bae seasoning (ask me about that please) and house made Trap Buttah (get you some - she has several flavors of this clarified butter and trust me when I say your kitchen WANTS IT IN THERE!!!)! Then there are shrimp, salmon, veggies galore, potatoes, corn on the cob, salads !!! I mean, if you are in need of some good food that will leave your fingers and face coated in butter, seasonings and good memories, this is your spot !!! Don't wait any longer. Get up, get dressed and go get some Trap Food !!!!! \n\nYou will not be disappointed ! Chef Oya uses fresh goods, local goods and The Trap itself means more than just a name: the T.R.A.P. \"is committed Toward Restoring Food Access to the People!! You see, this new spot has opened in what is known as a 'food desert', i.e. areas (whole zip codes) of the city where fresh food and grocery stores are all but available. Through The Trap, Oya has plans for a community garden and much more. So if ever there were a new restuarant to indulge in, wouldn't it be the one that has all five stars and is there as a COMMUNITY ASSET !!!???! Go....go today. Go EARLY!!!! The Trap often closes early because they have SOLD OUT !~!!!!! \n\nDon't be the last in line, \nbe the first !!!!! \n\n**remembers last time I ate Chef Oya's seafood sampler platter** Oh yeah, the prices are GREAT and the trays are STUFFED ~!!!!!!", "TrapButtah. Young Bae spice blend.\n\nYou can put that combination of flavor on damn near anything and change your life with it.\n\nYou're hungry.\n\nTrust me.", "How many seafood places can you get fresh food and service with a genuine smile? I always try to go as soon as it opens so I don't have to wait in a long line. If you go too late they will be sold out so go early if you can. The Trap Butter will make you swoon! If you don't eat seafood they have a delicious vegetable tray complete with an egg for additional protein.", "There is no fresher, no better, no doper seafood in the city than Legendary Queen Oya's Trap House!", "Usually if a business starts small and humble, you know that they are on to something major! My Facebook timeline is riddled with The Trap testimonies. It does not help things I pass the place in my way to and from work every day. So as soon as I could, I went \"trappin'\"!\n\nI'm a crab girl, so today's first try is the Loaded Crableg tray with parmesan. The tray is filled to the brim with food! With the 3-4 crab legs, there is about 5-6 large shrimp, a full cob of corn, red potatoes and broccoli. There was also an boiled egg, but I choose not to eat it (just didn't want to, nothing against the business). Everything has the garlic butter on it. Which was good. The part that about the meal that shined the most of the corn ; it was very good and seasoned just right. However, everything was great and I was overall happy with my meal. For me, I think I want to try a few different garlic butter favors. I feel maybe a kick of another favor will bring the food from great to awesome. \n\nAs others reviews have stated, the only seating is a picnic table and one orders from a window. Most folks just pick up their meals and leave...or eat in the car. No big deal - the food is good enough.\n\nI definitely will be back to try other items, especially different favors on the crab legs." ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]

[ "So happy to finally have one these here! Not bad for chain phillies and chicken farm - the bread could be better but everything else is on point. The regular subs average around 8 bucks, large around $13, but regular is still a pretty substantial sandwich. Deli meat is sliced to order when you order your sandwich (like they do it in delis in ny/nj) so it can take a bit longer than your usual sandwich line, but it's really an insignificant amount of time to have fresh deli meat. Jersey natives: don't forget to pin your hometown on the state map in the back of the shop!", "Excellent sandwich shop! My new favorite!\nThe only down side are the long lunch lines. However, it's not really a negative as it moves fast and there are a ton of people working there! The bread and meat are as fresh as it comes. Occasionally they run out of hot sandwich meat, but that just says how good it is! The people are also super nice, imagine that! I absolutely disagree with Justin! Uncle G's is gross and dirty, and the old man there can be a bit grumpy!", "Wow - where to start! First, if you are going here for your first time, expect sticker shock! I'm talking $8.25 for a 7\" sub and 13-14$ for a 14\" sub. They are BY FAR the most expensive sandwich in the Treasure Valley.\n\nNext, if you get a hot sandwich. I got the Philly. Expect it to be soggy. I took mine to go and ate it not less than 2 minutes after leaving and it was a soggy (bland) mess!\n\nThey do offer Cold Subs and they slice it in front of you like Port of Subs. Except they are almost twice as much and their meat quality sucks. One needs only to look at the BLOCK of ,ground up and put back together again, ham (last I checked pigs were not square) in their display window.\n\nWhy would anyone pay almost $2 more than Firehouse for a Jersey Mike's soggy sub with the same amount of meat? Almost $4 more compared to Jersey Mike's large? Why would anyone pay almost double for a Jersey Mike's sub that Port of Subs makes with the same amount of better quality meat?\n\nSorry, these prices may work in Jersey or California, but not in Boise. Good Luck. I suggest any one of the other (plethora) of sandwich shops in the valley for better quality at a much better price!", "Not a big sandwich gal. This is not my cup of tea at all. Boring bread and boring toppings. I prefer my sandwiches a bit more high end. This is just gut fillers. I prefer burgers. Way over priced as well. Don't waste your time", "Why would you come here?\n\nWayyyyy over priced. 9 dollars for their small philly cheese is a joke. Had little to no meat. Was done in what felt like 2 bites.\n\n13 dollars for the large. No thanks!", "Not a big sandwich gal. This is not my cup of tea at all. Boring bread and boring toppings. I prefer my sandwiches a bit more high end. This is just gut fillers. I prefer burgers. Way over priced as well. Don't waste your time", "Seems like people from Boise don't know a good sub when they have one. Apparently, they'd all rather have Jimmy John's which is the sub shop equivalent to McDonald's!\nJersey Mike's is a staple in Southern California. My wife and I had been missing three places since we moved to Boise two years ago\n1) The Habit\n2) Jersey Mikes\n3) In-N-Out\n\nThe first two are now here. So pumped! Ya J-mikes isn't cheap for a sandwich but it's worth it. \nI don't waste my times writing reviews on Yelp but the fact that ppl were putting down 1 stars set me off. Honestly, the people out here rave about Jimmy John's and I just laugh hysterically at that. Jersey Mike's should take over pretty quickly.", "Should have read the reviews before we went.\n\n40+ dollars for 3 subs, 3 medium drinks and 1 bag of chips? Maybe if it was the best sandwich ever put together. This was not. Food was fair at best.\n\nCombined with friendly by excruciatingly slow service, it's not a place I'd ever recommend. Too many other options with better food for better prices and better service.", "This is this standard clean sub sandwich chain. Except it's a bit more expensive. \n\nI don't normally go to Mikes but I wanted to pick up some Tastee Kakes. Guess what? They don't have any. \n\nWhat a let down. \n\nSince I was already here I figured I'd grab lunch. What I ended up with was an $8 sub with a soggy salad on top. The sub was overloaded with three large handfuls of shredded lettuce and soaked with dressing. What the heck? \n\nSorry Mike, I won't be back.", "The food was a bit pricey ($12.50 for chipotle cheese steak, bag of chips and a bottle of soda). But, it was tasty. I didn't reallly care for the taste of the peppers and onions on the sandwich- they were very sweet. Turns out they are marinated in something before being put on the sandwich. (I think just grilling the veggies would make them better). I liked the sandwich bread. \n\nI might come back sometime, but with so many sub sandwich places, this doesn't really stand out. 4 stars for effort and a clean restroom :-)" ]

[ 4, 5, 1, 2, 1, 2, 5, 2, 1, 4 ]

[ "Great cheesesteaks, wings and ok pizza. This is the third store in the area for the local chain. This location is smaller. However, it has the same great taste android service. Please be aware that parking can be confusing as there is only one way in and out for rid location.", "Ordered a cheesesteak and was disappointed from bite 1. Very greasy by cheesesteak standards with a disappointingly small amount of cheese and onions. Pickles were just sloppily thrown on top of it and ended up falling off before I could even get a chance to eat it. Pretty expensive as well I think we ended up spending 10$ each for each small cheesesteak. \n\nIf everyone I ordered with didn't share the same complaints I'd chalk it up to rookie mistakes since they just opened their doors the other week. One and done for me. Way too many better options in the area to pay that premium pricing for subpar sandwiches. \n\nThe interior is beautiful though so they've got that going for them...", "My cheese steak tasted like men's cologne. The cook needs to wash his hands after putting on his shaving lotion. Prices are very high. I'll give it one more try because its new. Also the back parking lot needs to be open to the rest of the back lots for easy exit.", "Not coming back. Was a little excited by the look of the place and the fact it had to be good since it was not the first of the chain. No one bothered to look up when we came in and the customer service went downhill after that. 5 people in the front and only a few customers but apparently customers are supposed to be grateful to them. \nAverage steak and nice roll(I can be fair). Crappy service. Hard looking woman with dark hair trotting around filling napkin dispensers but no attention to the people(assume she is manager). Young studly tattoo'ed guy taking the money; dumb and arrogant.\nNo sign where to order and no shame when I asked.\nIf they get a crowd, they won't be fast.\nAs to our departure, we were scared to exit in our car after slinking to the back of the parking lot as there are only 2 spots in the front of the place. Know why? It is a SINGLE road in and the sign on the way out says \"two way traffic\". Great, so if we try to go out IF it is busy, then cars coming in can just stop on 202 and we can watch a pile up. State of DE supportive I guess of trying to help new businesses open. Dumb though since the parking lot doesn't connect to the next place so it has huge potential for accidents.\nOh-they have a pile of raw chopped steak on the grill waiting for customers...some of it was starting to get brown around the edges of the mountain. Terrifying bacteria issue. Manager and tattoo boy aren't going to understand that concept.\nGo back to Claymont please. North Wilmington won't be interested in this brand.\nAnd I'm from PA.", "I was here for lunch with a few friends and we thought the food tasted good and the portions were surprisingly large for the price. I had a gyro platter, while they had a ham salad and a spanakopita Greek pizza. Service was very good too, although I think the restaurant owner was the one taking care of the register today.\n\nTo me, the biggest downside of this restaurant is access to the rear parking area. There is only one way in and out and that's via a narrow, one-lane alley. I have no idea what would happen if multiple vehicles had to get in and out of the back lot. I imagine it would be difficult. They really should have merged the parking area with the businesses on either side for better access.", "Don't bother.\n\nHad a pepper cheese steak. Small. It was 14\" (small???)\nWas very dry. Cheese was on bottom which meant the bread got it not me. And the bread was very thick. Taste was ... Basically tasteless. Service was very slow. Person taking the order was nice but, did not need to know that the jalapeños poppers caused her Acid Reflux to flair up. \n\nThrew the sandwich away, ate the poppers which were only marginally better than sandwich. Actually, the best thing I had there was the fountain Diet Pepsi....\n\nMy advice? Find another restaurant.", "Had the soup and sandwich special for lunch today. The soup was homemade and great (chicken noodle), I had a roast beef on rye and i must say I love thinly sliced beef it was very good! I'll be back!", "Very disappointed and won't be back! Ordered 2 cheesesteaks one with extra cheese didn't get anywhere near extra cheese. In fact both steaks tasted as if there was no cheese on the sandwiches. Meat was very light and did not spread to the ends. The lady calling my name butchered my name. Then I had to wait for other customers in order to get the waters I ordered and paid for because the lady who called my name for my meal was not able to get them for me. It had to be the original cashier, who should have given them to me to begin with if this is the case. To add insult to injury the lady who butchered my name couldn't understand anything I was saying. This is nothing like the original Claymont Steaks on Philly Pike.", "Don't bother with this place. Rude hostess for starters. \nI ordered steak sandwiches to pickup with mushrooms , cheese & onions. \nGo in to pick them up & the hostess( if you want to call her that), was rude when I said I came to pick up my order. Asked for my phone number & said there was no order. Then she asked for my name. I gave her my name & I said I was told the order would be ready in 5 minutes. Her comment was \" we would never say that!\". \nDid find my order, came home and ate what turned out to be awful. \nCould hardly find the onions or the mushrooms & did finally taste the cheese. Never go back!", "Pros: new, clean store, friendly cashiers, decent service. Cons: beware, nowhere on the menu does it say that provolone cheese costs $1 extra on cheese steaks." ]

[ 4, 2, 2, 2, 4, 1, 4, 1, 1, 3 ]

[ "Indianapolis is stop number three on our tour of four regional meetings in various parts of the country. Tonight Claddagh Pub by Indy Int'l Airport took good care of our group of about 30 with friendly, responsive service and wonderful food.\n\nMy standard fare upon first visit to an Irish-themed pub is a trio of Guinness-Bass black & tans with an order of Fish & Chips. The black & tans could have used a tad more Guinness, but I'm not going to complain, as they hit the spot. The Fish & Chips came highly recommended and did not disappoint. I was impressed with the fact that nearly half our group ordered fish & chips and all were pleased with the result. One of my colleagues ordered the Shepherd's Pie and reported that it was outstanding. We preceded our main courses with appetizers of onion rings (some of the best I've ever eaten), chicken wings, and cabbage rolls (delicious!).\n\nThe servers were upbeat & friendly and never let a glass get empty. The manager stopped by several times to check on us, and seemed genuinely interested that we had a good visit.\n\nThis is the best dining experience of this two-week junket thus far. Way to go!", "Claddagh has the best fish and chips I've ever tasted. They are light and crispy, but a very generous portion. The fried calamari is also the best I have ever tasted. Claddagh's fried food is prepared so well because it isn't greasy. The atmosphere is great and the staff is extremely friendly. It has the best bar in Hendricks county as well, although it is probably the most expensive bar on the west side. I would highly recommend The Claddagh to anyone looking for a great meal or a great happy hour.", "I wasn't really that impressed with this place... \n\nWe called before we headed out and told them we were on our way with a party of 5 an hour before they closed their kitchen at 11pm. We got there on time, seated ourselves and waited 20 minutes for a waiter. Once our waiter arrived he was annoyed and rushed us to order. The food was not fantastic, the portions were small and the prices were way too steep for a restaurant in Plainfield. \n\nDon't get me wrong, the decor and atmosphere are great but the food and service are sub par at best.", "Pretty tasty Irish food. I really don't eat anything but the fish and chips there. It's what they are known for, and it's what they do best. Onion rings are also very good. \n\nWife had the rissoto, and it was not good at all. She now sticks to the fish and chips.", "I am pretty particular about my fish and chips. I mean, I've had fish and chips in Ireland, England and even at Ivar's, a Seattle institution. I woke up craving fish and chips and thought this may be the place to satisfy that hankering, but I was quite unimpressed. I should have known better--it's a chain, but the reviews were mostly good and anything that is not a chain is scarce on the way back into Indy from Greencastle. The fish was blan, the breading was tasteless and lacked the crispy authenticity of an Irish pub meal and the fries were seasoned steak fries--not bad, but I could have just done with regular potatoes. I mean come on, Irish and good potatoes need to be a priority, not a mere side dish for your pre-battered frozen fish. Twenty dollars later (including the stale iced tea, tax and tip), I felt a bit taken advantage of. Next time, I'll just save my money and get a flight to Ireland...I mean if I put my twenty bucks in savings every time I get a wild hair for some fish and chips I just may make it back in a couple of years...", "Good atmosphere. Good food although my patty mac was good, the slaw was a little too sweet for my liking. Very slow sunday afternoon when we visited. Good wait staff however.", "Is there new mgt here? It's just not the same place I am used to dining at. Service was bad (waitress admitted), food was terrible and music playing was Call Me by Blondie at an Irish Pub mind you!!!!!! This used to be my fav place . . . not anymore. My Valentine's dinner was a disaster!", "The first time we dined here was a few months ago. I had the fish and chips, Pip had the Shepard's Pie. The fish was pretty bland, but I fully intended to douse it in vinegar anyway. The Shepard's Pie tasted okay, but it was greasy. Granted, I probably couldn't make a dish like that without grease from the ground meat coming out either. \n\nWe went back today and were seated at the same table. (Awwww.) Just like last time, it was super quiet for lunch on a Saturday. The surrounding shopping center was buzzing.\n\nI think I know why it was quiet.\n\nWe started with the Salt and Pepper Calamari, fried together with slivers of onion and green pepper. This was very greasy and the portion seemed small, considering there was significantly more veggies than calamari. \n\nPhilip went for the Irish Breakfast and I ordered the Irish Stew. Firstly, the food runner came out with our server behind her and they did the \nfood role call. I really hate that. Does anyone else really hate that? \n\n\"Who had the Irish Breakfast?\" \"Who had the side of fries?\" Even our server, who was holding my stew, shouted \"WHO HAD THE BEEF STEW?\" even after everything else was on the table and there was nothing in front of me. I mean, come on.\n\nMy stew was okay, but very bland. There was no sign of the accompanying vegetables with the exception of a slice of onion skin. I hit it with salt and loads of HP sauce and that turned things around a little bit. I wouldn't order it again, though. It wasn't Irish Stew. It was just regular old beef stew. Less tasty than something I would slap together on a cold Sunday. \n\nThe fried eggs on the breakfast were annihilated with an inch of brown egg lace surrounding the yolk. They were otherwise served just the way Pip likes them, with the servers thumb on them. The black pudding on the breakfast was hard as a rock.\n\nHere's where it went kind of wrong. P quietly said to me, \"Do you think I could ask for another piece? This is fried to a hard crumble.\" \n\nWe just don't complain about food that often. Personally, I've only complained about my food ONCE in my entire life. Because, no matter what, once you open your mouth to complain about food - everything changes and you always end up being the asshole. The staff thinks you're a jerk. The people sitting two tables away think you're a jerk. The cook takes a shit in your gravy. There's just NO WINNING. \n\nWe were talking about a piece of sausage that was the size of a quarter and 1/4 inch thick. ONE is served with the breakfast. I didn't think it would have been a problem for him to ask for a replacement. This WAS inedible. \n\nThe server came back with another piece of sausage, the small end portion that should have been discarded, but was fried in the same way. The server stated that this is how it's traditionally made. Philip just sent it back. \n\nThe manager came out and, again, started with how it is traditionally made that way - tossed in the deep fryer! Um, no. \n\nP is actually FROM Belfast, Northern Ireland. A traditional Irish fried breakfast was a WEEKLY occurrence. Of course no one expects to fully satisfy food memories from home, but a pickle-sized portion of sausage deep fried to a dry crumble isn't acceptable at any standard. \n\nThe manager continued to argue, claiming that they cook the sausage properly and a man from Dublin told them so. He then says, \"Besides, we would consider you to be British.\" The whole situation was beyond ridiculous. \n\nThey made no concession on our check, which wasn't expected, but it would have been nice. Even a free dessert or something. Anything. \n\nThen when we left, we passed the manager, our server and food runner standing in a group talking. We got a condescending \"Have a nice day.\" \n\nLike I said, complaining about your food changes everything.", "Who would have thought there would be a shopping mall in the middle of no where in Indiana.\n\nThis place was very good, nice athmosphere, though the live music was a tad loud, even far away.\n\nFor some reason (maybe it was because it was a Tuesday night) the place was empty.\n\nThe Irish Fare was good, what you would expect from a place named Claddagh.\n\nParking is plentiful, just not exactly close to the place, especially if you have a handicapped person with you. Though drop off by the front door is easy, but you have to hike a bit to get to and from your car.", "Had a very good meal of bangers and champ with onion gravy. Beer selection is good, with plenty of Irish options on tap. Sat at bar so service was not rated. Atmosphere is slightly loud but not objectionable. Recommended." ]

[ 4, 5, 2, 4, 2, 4, 1, 2, 4, 5 ]

[ "Six years ago, this would have been four stars. \n\nSteak of old:\n-Loads of fresh, quality meat.\n-Perfectly cooked onions.\n-Lots of cheese.\n-Soft, crispy roll.\n\nSteak of new:\n-Loads of fresh, mostly overcooked meat.\n-Undercooked onions.\n-Much less cheese.\n-Crap rolls.\n-Much higher prices.\n\nFries are still good, although they tend to be overcooked now, too.\n\nThis was such an icon for the area for years...now it's just an average shop with large portions.", "I cannot believe that the current owners of Claymont Steak Shop think that their significant change from the \"classic\" italian type crispy grinder roll to an absolutely unacceptable substitution will go unnoticed by the now multiple generations of passionate & loyal hoagie and steak sandwhich patrons of this establishment. What can you be thinking? I refuse to believe that I am alone in my view that this is a major blunder that will not only increase in negative feedback, but actually result in a substantive bottom line defection from Claymont and suffer its historic reputation. I am hopeful that ownership will understand I was a valued long time patron who now cannot remain silent about this major mis-step. YOU NEED TO RETURN TO THE KEY PRODUCT QUALITIES & EXPECTATIONS THAT MADE YOU FORMIDABLE IN THE FIRST PLACE!", "Like other reviews have mentioned, the steak here is overcooked and dry. I never actually order the steak here anymore. There buffalo chicken cheese steak on the other hand is actually quite good. They mix the hot sauce in nicely but it's not over bearing.\n\nYou do get a lot of meat with either the steak or chicken but I would stick with the chicken. The 3 stars is based off my average I would give for the steak (2 stars) only for the amount of meat, and the chicken (4 stars).\n\nTheir cheese fries are good, nice big steak fries with process cheese, which is an evil but good sin for your belly.", "I totally agree with Tom G.'s review, however felt the need to write my own rather than link to his.\nI sooo wish I would've gotten a hoagie while I was in Philly, however my friend wanted to come here b/c she's a regular.\nI ordered:\nChicken philly\nswiss & provolone\nonion, mushrms, xtra mayo\n\nwhat i got:\nSteak philly\nno mushrms, no mayo, and the \"cheese\" wasn't that good, plus they only used provolone...considering i PAID for what i ordered but received something that was not only what i didn't ask for but it was kind of gross since the meat was flavor-less. (no seasoning)\nI wish I could've asked for a refund or for them to fix my order, but unfortunately we order the \"traveler\" version since we were headed back to DC.", "This review is based off of the new Newark, DE location. I've been to the original Claymont location several times and had their 'highly acclaimed' cheesesteaks. I've had one that was probably a 8 out of 10.. another probably a 6 or 7. Also had a steak stromboli from there.. again not so hot. \n\nRegardless, whatever transition process they used to train the new chefs in Newark has NOT worked. I noticed the Claymont chefs in Newark for a few weeks during which point I had a cheesesteak that was just ok, another 6 or 7.. however I think they've gone back and new ones are there. What I got today was a cold, dry, CHEWY, tough, overcooked, cheesesteak with a stale, low quality roll that tasted more like fluffed cardboard. Terrible. I'll be going elsewhere.", "The cheesteaks are the best I have ever had (philly cheesteaks are highly overrated..yeah I said it). The meat is perfect and the rolls are soft. I am shocked at some of the reviews.", "If you are heading south on 495 in Delaware, Claymont Steak Shop is the second exit past the Delaware/Pennsylvania border (Philadelphia Pike). This place is usually open until midnight, which is a great place to stop after a sports event in Philly in you're heading south, or if you're seeing some bands at Mojo 13 (also on Philadelphia Pike).\n\nThe steaks are pretty good! I would put it in my all time top 5...definitely tied for my favorite steak in Delaware (along with Mike's Famous in Newark)! My only complaint is that the bread isn't as good as you can get in Philly. If you're not in the mood for a steak, get a pizza - the pizza is really good too! I recommend getting onions, sweet peppers & bacon. The pizza is pretty good with hot sauce if you're into that kind of thing - sriracha sauce goes pretty good with it.\n\nThey have a wide selection of sodas behind the counter, and video games to play while you wait (a Ms. PacMan/Galaga split machine & some kind of deer hunting game).", "All I can do is hope and pray the current owners know of Yelp. I'm a second generation Claymont Steak Chop cheesesteak eater. I grew up on these things and this was my cheesesteak...this was the cheesesteak I took everyone to eat...now it's just not the same...We used to eat at the Greeks...what my dad called it growing up....all the time now our family chooses Primos across the street. Get your stuff together guys we want our cheesesteak back! And like everyone else says ORDER EXTRA CHEESE because there just isn't enough...but to be honest when you order extra then it is too much...oh the 90's how I miss you and the cheesesteaks I ate at the Greeks.", "Simply the best cheese steaks that I have ever had. Always the first place I go to eat when I stop in to Philly. Do it my way, Large Cheese Steak, Onions, Mushrooms, Sweet Peppers, Mayo and Ketchup. Enjoy this with a nice bag of Herr's Chips and a Tastykake of your choosing..... Heaven on Philadelphia Pike!", "I wasn't impressed and the problem is too much bland steak in the sandwich. Just a few fried onions and not much cheese. Lots of iceberg lettuce, but that doesn't add much flavor. Service was so-so. I was just passing through and looking for a good cheese steak, like I used to get when a student at Penn State. This wasn't the place." ]

[ 3, 1, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4, 3, 5, 1 ]

[ "I was shocked to walk into a strip-mall restaurant and be starting at a koi pond and beautiful wood carvings everywhere. Much nicer than I anticipated. \n\nThe cho cho appetizer was tasty- it's like a fried wonton filled with little pieces of meats- and for this area their fried rice is pretty epic. Plus a lunch portion fed me for 3 meals.", "It had been so long since I had eaten here, that I had forgotten what a wonderful place this is. For starters, the atmosphere is wonderful and cozy and has a real Eastern feel. There is a koi pond, right when you walk in, which adds a nice touch.\n\nThe food is amazing. I got one of my faves: sweet and sour shrimp with a side of fried rice. It was so amazing and good. The glaze on the shrimp was the perfect combo of sweet and savory and really brought the flavor out of the lightly fried shrimp.\n\nThis isn't the place to go, if you are looking for a cheap Chinese food \"take out\" experience. The reason to go here is to take your time, sit down, and enjoy your food.", "I absolutely love everything about this place! It is by far the best Chinese restaurant in the West Bank. The portions are huge! The staff is very very friendly. The food is cheap, really. Its a pretty nice atmosphere with a koi fish pond when you first walk in. I always eat the same thing when I dine in or order togo: fried rice, cho cho's, crab rangoon, boneless/sweet & sour chicken, hot & sour soup, peking duck. The house duck sauce-like is to die for!", "The ambiance is typical of a Chinese restaurant. There is even a koi pond to greet you at the entry - which reminds me eating Chinese food as a little girl on Friday nights...but I digress.\n\nThe service is very good. Prompt and friendly. I dined with my mom, sister and niece and we amazed and afraid of the gluttonous smorgasbord that was placed before us. Everything was delicious: the egg rolls are like stubby burritos and the crab Rangoon's have tons of sweet cream cheese oozing out of it. Try not to burn your tongue! The dumplings are perfectly cooked and served with a bowl of sauce. Can you believe we had the audacity to order entrees? Rookie mistake on my part, because the combination plates are ginormous! You have to be hungry to eat here and plan on carrying a to go box, unless of course, you are a competitive eater. This place is so good. I would go back, even though I am not the biggest fan of Chinese food. I was so stuffed (as we all were), that I thought I was going to fall out of chair and pass out. Wear elastic pants and consider taking a walk around the building in the middle of your meal....enjoy!", "Great food. Everyone at this restaurant is extremely friendly. Service is always good. Food is always delicious and hot. They don't have off days - everything is always just right. That's what makes it unique. They have your typical Chinese restaurant fare, but the fact that you can always count on the quality to be top notch is what makes this the best Chinese restaurant on the Westbank, IMO. We like to order our meals to go and enjoy it from the comfort of our home. Chrstina's Empress never ever disappoints.", "INSANE amount of food. \n\nWe ordered take-out:\nVegetable spring rolls (8)\nSteamed Veggies\nShrimp Fried Rice\n\nWe paid $25 after taxes. The Styrofoam to-go plate of fried rice was so full I don't think you could have fit one more grain of rice in the box! It wasn't the most amazing fried rice I've ever had, but it was packed with AMAZING shrimp and tasted good overall. I made FOUR meals of it. FOUR meals for $10! The veggies were a little greasy, and I wasn't a fan of the spring rolls, but for the price (and my student budget), I'll definitely be back!", "Great for families and people who don't want to be 'challenged' by their food.\n\nHuh?\n\nYou couldn't pay me mother to eat dim sum, which I love. Who would like tiny packets of food, tons fo options served tableside?\n\nI digress. It's reminiscent of Chinese restaurants of the past: big, crazy drinks set on fire and brought to your table to share, tons of fried food options and nothing too spicy. The servers were fast and gracious and the place was hopping busy for mid-afternoon on a Saturday. The portions are large enough to take home and everyone is pretty happy.", "Absolutely Delicious! My new go-to place on the Westbank - Walnut Shrimp is incredible - the shrimp are huge and cooked to perfection - Marco Pollo noodles are outstanding - great sauce - we got Cho-Cho appetizer - can't beat it. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Lots of FOOD for your money - great service, great value.", "Empress of China changed ownership in the last few years. Our experience today was super disappointing. We ordered General Tso Chicken, Mandarin Duck, Crab Ragoons, Ribs, and Egg Rolls. The fried rice wasn't even good. The only thing I wouldn't complain about was the Ribs. First off, what they call General Tso Chicken is bland and didn't taste like any general Tso sauce I've ever had.. It was gross. The Mandarin Duck was just ok. The Egg Rolls were enormous but soggy and tasted terrible. The Crab Ragoons were doughey. My fiancé asked for sweet and sour sauce which in my opinion should automatically come with Crab Ragoons. They sent duck sauce and called it Sweet & Sour sauce. Have you ever had S & S chicken in duck sauce? Probably not. So sweet and sour sauce is clearly defined. Our bill was almost $50. Overpriced for poor quality!", "I used to frequent this place about six years ago. I was addicted to some noodle dish they had that had a citrus-y, garlic flavor that was very addicting! Recently, I decided to venture back and try something different. I ordered Mandarin Chicken and shrimp toast. The Mandarin Chicken had an \"off\" flavor, it did not taste like fresh chicken, it tasted like it was on the verge of going bad. The Mandarin sauce had a strong curry flavor which I did not care for. I was expecting a traditional brown sauce, topped with nuts and green onions. Empress of China did not care to garnish this dish properly; they chose to cut corners and I did not enjoy it at all.\n\nThe Mandarin Chicken did come with some pretty good combination fried rice, and a delicious Crab Rangoon. The shrimp toast was oily and had no flavor at all. \n\nIf the chicken had been edible, it *would* have been a good deal. It came to $17 total and I could have gotten three meals out of it. Instead, I ate the Crab Rangoon and the combination fried rice and called it a day." ]

[ 4, 4, 5, 3, 4, 4, 3, 5, 2, 2 ]

[ "Declining quality...makes me sad. 2 stars.\n\nI used to dream about L and L and Hawaiian food. Several times a year that I would by chance bump into a Hawaiian joint and I wold be like, \"wholly crap I'm so happy!\" Somewhere along the line I realized that I didn't have to eat Hawaiian just by chance, and I realized that I've been eating Hawaiian all of my life...rice and chili, rice and soup, rice and left over pasta, macaroni salad for xmases, rice, eggs and spam, rice and butter, rice and mayo, rice and bbq kettle chips...I digress sorry.\n\nI used to live right behind L and L in Pacific Oaks. I was so stoked. After the first time of destroying a full plate meal from this L and L with my friends, I had the sudden urge to nap...and so did my friends. And knock out we did. L and L became known as knock out food.\n\nI'm almost positive that the quality has significantly worsened since L and L started francishing like crazy. After several knock out/not satiated experiences, I just stopped going, even though it was a 3 minute walk away. \n\nSo two stars for changing for the worse and making me not like my favorite food.", "Quality - 3 stars\nQuantity - 5 stars\nDo the math!\n\nNot exactly the best Hawaiian that I've ever had, however holey balls do they give you a huge serving!! I order the BBQ chicken, and will have to pack it away for a midnight snack or breakfast because I can't finish it. \n\nOh, I eat like a pig too.", "Hawaiian food used to be so good.....then it was everywhere, and at that point, you just gotta be more demanding and expect better and MOre.\n\nJust like any other Hawaiian place, nothing is impressive like it used to. The food was soggy and they just lacked that Hawaiian golden crisp brown.", "Walking in transports you to another place. Unfortunately, it's not so much Hawaii as it is like being in the food court of a giant mall in OC.\n\nThe fluorescent glow, the orange walls, the plastic tables, and endless Peter Cetera piped through the speakers...I knew we were in for a treat. We kept calling it LOL Hawaiian BBQ.\n\nBut what to order? My dining companion and I were absolutely clueless, plus we'd left our brains at work, so it was like Dumb and Dumber at the front counter, mouths gaping, staring over the cashier's head at the menu options. I went with what I knew: bbq meat and spam.\n\nWow, sugared meat! For $8 I got a styrofoam box with two perfectly rounded scoops of rice, a scoop of macaroni salad, a layer of crunchy lettuce and cabbage and a pile of assorted bbq meat - I think it was chicken, beef and pork. The cashier said it was the most popular item ordered. I can see why - it can feed me today, tomorrow, and the next. \nBut that was not all. I really wanted some spam, so I got the spam, rice and eggs plate, too. Two fat slices of fried spam, two fried eggs, two snowy white scoops of rice. That could make a good breakfast and it was only $5. \n\nThe eatery was sparsely filled with your assorted Goletans. Slightly higher ratio of people sporting really big shorts and really big sideburns than I'd normally see in this town. Must be the IV influence.\nCactus Cooler seemed to be the beverage of choice, because sugar juice goes really well with sugar meat.\n\nNow I'm sitting back here at the office, the food is sunken in my gut like that treasure chest people put in their fish aquariums. You know, the ones that slowly fill with air until the lid bursts open and the bubbles frantically gurgle up to the top. My dining companion ordered something with fried cabbage, so I'm thinking his cube neighbors are suffering more than he is.\n\nShout out to the cashier who brought our styrofoam boxes out to our table because we ordered in. Mahalo!", "I used to spend a LOT of time in Hawaii and I always love the plate lunches and Korean BBQ. L&L does a good job trying to recreate the flavors, but it's just not quite there. I think if I have never tasted the real thing, I would like L&L a lot more. \n\nThat being said, the short ribs are really good, and I always love the mac salad! Their \"healthy plate\" options are delicious as well, and I appreciate how they lighten the plate with a side salad and brown rice instead of white rice and mac salad. \nThe Lau Lau and Malasadas are also good.", "I've gotten over my shock at the enormous portions of fat, starch and sugar-laden food and am slowly honing down the menu to a few key items.\nHowever, with each new visit, I do try something new and each time I am still horrified by the portion and gluttony of it all. \n\n2nd visit: I learned this time that it's best to share the mixed bbq combination, so I ordered this for two people. But then I thought it would be a good idea to sample the misubi, and there was a combination misubi plate, so I ordered that, too. \nI was under the misguided impression that an item like spam misubi would be somewhere between the size of nigiri sushi and the size of one slice of spam from the can. WRONG. The rice billowed out far beyond the spam, barely contained by a wrapper of nori.\nThe misubi sampler came with five different toppings: spam, bbq chicken, portuguese sausage, hawaiian hot dog and chicken katsu.\nAnd each was bundled with at least one cup of rice. Five misubi = 5 cups of rice. Really ridiculous portions. See photo.\nHere's how we dealt with it all: cut all the misubi in half, so there's one half for each of us. Poke out half to two-thirds of the rice, and eat the remainder.\nWe only ate about half of the bbq plate as well. I took home the bbq leftovers, which then provided two more meals. My lunch buddy took home all the surplus rice and made fried rice for two additional meals. \nThat's how much food you get. I fear for anyone who can actually eat these portions in one sitting. \n\n3rd visit: our cholesterol has dropped to normal levels again, and a couple friends admit to being oddly drawn to the misubi. Lessons learned: this time we only order two misubi to share between us. The chicken katsu and bbq chicken is the way to go. They effectively are little burritos of chicken and rice, wrapped in nori. A nice compact meal. \nBut THEN I think I should sample something new, and those 10 malasadas for $3.99 seem innocent enough. Like doughnut holes, right? WRONG! They're bigger, and hot, and fresh and completely drenched in sugar with sugar on the side. Who orders this stuff for just one person?! One order should feed a satisfactory portion to, like, five people. \n\nSo I'm trying to manage expectations here. By the third visit I should have learned that anything I order will not *ever* have a sensible portion. In the future I will eat here with maybe a group of four, to help ensure we can share a variety of items without having our guts busted. \n\nChicken katsu misubi ftw.", "This place is in a decent location near Isle Vista and you can stop by and grab something on the way out to the freeway (it's just a little out of the way in the back of the shopping center, but not far).\n\nThe place is nice and since the weather around here is good we normally opt to sit at the tables outside. The food is alright. Not the best, but not horrible. I'm rather disappointed in the Chicken Katsu especially. But wow do they really give you a lot of food. You can order a half size which is definitely easier to finish, but you'll still be pretty full. However, I many times order a regular size and have it for lunch and dinner because it's a bit pricey for one meal, but split between two meals, it's a pretty good deal and I'm cheap like that until I have a full-time job.\n\nI want to give this place three stars, but considering the fact that I come back here often enough go grab a quick bite and save some for later must mean something, so I'll give it four stars.", "It was just our luck... Coming back to the bay area from SB, we get a flat after seeing a plane on the freeway.. Good thing it was right by the exit w/ a costco. We decided to eat while waiting for our car get it's new tire. \n\nThe BF got Saimen and I got Kalua Pig and Cabbage. I mean its hawaiian food and it wasn't outstanding hawaiian food but i got a LOT of Kalua Pig and Cabbage. The left overs lasted me for a good couple of meals. The other outstanding thing they had at this LL were their Malasada's. Little sugar donuts. SOOO GOOD . They came out smoking hot and were soooo yum!", "OK, so I was at the DMV, and I was hungry. So I walked down the strip mall, and came across this place. I had the healthy chicken meal, which is salad, brown rice, and chicken. \n\nThe chicken was so good! It had some sort of marinade that was so tasty. I can't wait to go back and have it again. The meal was rather pricey for lunch-with a bottled juice, almost $11. But so much food is given that you are really getting your lunch and dinner, so...\n\nAnyway, the serving girl was really friendly, and she had this enormous container of fresh sunflowers behind the counter, which she was delighted to give away away to the lunch crowd. It was pretty charming, and unexpected. \n\nThe interior walls are painted really bright colors, which stuck me as kind of tacky and McDonaldsy. I think they should have done something a bit more authentic, but that is just me. Regardless of the paint colors, the lunch was great, and I will definitely be back.", "The chicken is ok....kind of dry. Hawaiian Ono is better.\n\nService here is standard" ]

[ 2, 4, 3, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 3 ]

[ "Replaces Tyler James. Similar layout but they added a sidewalk cafe area. They also have a nightclub on the 2nd Flr. The food is a good selection of apps, sandwiches and entrees. They also have a good selection of beers and mojitos. I have been there a couple of times and have not been disappointed. I have had the BBQ salmon and Crabcake sandwiches and a couple of their apps. They were all very good. The average bill with a couple of drinks came out to be $25-$30. I like the sidewalk cafe area that is nice on sunny days. Definitely a good addition to the downtown Phoenixville area!", "A nice place. The music level is good. A good place for kids. The menu is light fare.\n\nThe bar has a nice selection of drinks including varieties of mojitos (my fav) and margheritas.\n\nI feel the price is very good against the quality of food and the establishment in general.", "Bistro on Bridge is a nice addition to the town menu. The bar is really large and they have outdoor dinning with a cozy little dinning room off to the side. If you like it a little livelier they have a nice, very large club upstairs with a dj music, dancing and a roped off VIP area for all of you VIP types. \n\nI had a salmon burger my first time here and it was quite delicious. This isn't some lame salmon patty but rather a real salmon filet that makes it one of the better salmon burgers I've eaten. Today I had a real burger and it is definitely one of the best burgers in Phoenixville. I had a side of fresh sauteed vegetables that were a refreshing change from the normal fries or onion rings you'd get with a burger. \n\nI'll definitely be back and I'll recommend the food since they seem to care about the quality of the bar food they serve (not too common in bar food). I'll reserve any further stars for future visits. But its a good start.", "Before the firebird festival, we decided to have a nice long dinner. The kind that you don't order your appetizers until after you've had a drink, order your entrees after you've eaten your appetizers, probably the way you're supposed to enjoy food.\n\nWe started with risotto balls and a side of a pesto dipping sauce. They were excellent. They were fried to give a little color and bite, but the inside was still creamy. \n\nFor entrees, I ordered their prosciutto and asparagus angel hair pasta. It was basically like a twist of bacon and peas in carbonara. I loved it!\n\nJeff ordered their chicken and chorizo bow tie pasta. It was very unseasoned and the chorizo had no flavor at all. When the waitress noticed it was barely touched, she said that the lack of seasoning was the number one complaint and that they were redoing their menu. \n\nIf it wasn't for this dish, this would have been a four star dinner. Definitely worth trying again.", "My fiance and I had dinner here last month with some friends. Multiple appetizers were ordered and they were all delicious, specifically the Risotto balls. Hoping someday an entree is made from that appetizer. So delicious! \n\nFor my entree, I ordered the chicken and chorizo bow-tie pasta....delicious! There was plenty of seasoning and the sauce it was served in was very flavorful as well. I will be ordering that same entree next time! \n\nAs for Club 212 upstairs, I had the time of my life. The VIP section was exquisite, dance floor was hopping, music upbeat, and drinks were flowing. The staff was very personable and attentive. They went above and beyond to make our night enjoyable. \n\nCan't wait to duplicate that night!", "Where the former Tyler James Pub used to be. The place has been cleaned up and looks a lot nicer than the previous establishment - not that you would have had to do much to accomplish that as TJP was a bit run down. The bar area has a pretty cool contemporary look with lots of lights and mirrors. The dining area looks even nicer.\n\nWent here with some coworkers at happy hour for some food and drinks. We got a bunch of appetizers to share including Parmesan Chicken bites, buffalo wings and Caprese (tomatoes, mozzarella olive oil, fresh basil and olives) on toast points. During happy hour (5-7) a select group of apps are 1/2 price and the ones we ordered were included. The Parmesan Chicken bites were very tasty but there were only 5 pieces of chicken just barely larger than your thumb on the plate. At $4 for a half price app I couldn't help but think that if I ordered an app this size for $8 with so little on the plate that I would be pissed. The buffalo wings were tasty but they were the weak anemic little wings with barely any meat on them that you usually get at a dive bar instead of the nice plump juicy ones I've come to expect at better establishments. The Caprese on toast points was nice and refreshing. Overall the food was ok but not great and the regular prices are a tad high for the quality and quantity. \n\nDrinks were good for the most part but I do have two minor complaints. First, we ordered a couple of mixed shots and the shots were small and VERY weak especially for $6 a pop. Second issue for me is their wine list prices. I usually opt for a good glass of wine over a beer but their wine by the glass prices are a bit ridiculous compared to most other places. Most glasses of wine here are $8-$10 a pop. Only the low end Gallo type stuff is around $7 a glass. This place isn't fancy enough and the wines weren't high end enough to justify prices like that. \n\nService from our bartender was good considering the circumstances. It became obvious as the night wore on that she was clearly overwhelmed due to getting very little help from the other male bartender who seemed a bit of a tool.\n\nIt's an ok place but I think they're overstretching their bounds a bit for the prices they're charging for food and drink.", "I haven't had a meal here, but I have visited the bar and dance scene here a couple of times. Can you image a \"club\" in 19460? Here it is. A group of friends and I bumped into this place on a Friday night and got a lot more than we bargained for. We thought it was a typical bar type place, which we were looking for. So we popped in, grabbed some drinks, played darts and some table shuffle board (awesome!). Then we hear the thump thump thumping of music and one in the group investigates a staircase up. Turns out to be a club up there! Complete black walls, decent music, mix of patrons and even a large VIP area (with no on in it, ha!). We saw a fight break out, which was interesting and taken care of by the bouncers. We aren't really \"clubbing\" people, but we just thought it was entertaining. I would go back again for some good laughs and shuffleboard.", "Bistro on Bridge is a huge venue, with a semi-formal bistro dining room up front, and a bar, arcade machines, and flatscreens in the rear. Like shuffleboard? They have that, too!\n\nIt was strangely empty the Friday we went, but I guess we got lucky. Good service, thanks to Jenny.\n\nDecent lunch. Went for a small Caesar salad and their Mediterranean shrimp appetizer. Not too much flavor, but it didn't cost much. Next time I'll try a burger, and will definitely stop in for happy hour.", "I dis-affirm my love for this place. We went there last night for 35 cent wing night and $5 martinis We sat in the bar section. The place is divided into two (well three if you count the upstairs club) sections: one sit down place and then a good sized bar area. The wings were good size for the price and there were quite a few types to choose from, though the original hot buffalo are the best. I grade the service as much as the food itself. Our waitress was rude and was mad we were only there for the specials (we did end up spending quite a bit after all the drinks and wings). I have been here before and the male bartenders are friendly and provide good service. But this female was just SLOW! It seriously took 30 min for WINGS to come out and people who got there after us were being served their food. I would not come here again unless you like rude service and like to waste your life waiting for your food.", "Went for a weekday dinner. Too hot to sit outside, which would have been fun on a cooler day. Happy hour specials are not served in the main dining room.\n\nOrdered a Smoked Gouda Burger which was a decent sized burger on a soft brioche bun with thick cut applewood bacon. Would have been great if they served it to medium as requested as opposed to the hockey puck that was presented to me. Should have returned it, but was too hungry to wait another 20 min. Fried were good as was the beer selection.\n\nWife's chicken marsala had no pasta (unless it was offered as a side instead of the salad she got).\n\nThe worst was when our food ...ummm...lets say revisited us a few hours later.\n\nWill wait a bit before trying again." ]

[ 4, 4, 3, 3, 5, 3, 4, 3, 2, 2 ]

[ "There's no other place in St. Louis like Bobo. When I read that it was \"order and pay at the counter\" I was expecting something more casual, but the ambiance and decor are quite hip. The menu features a variety of Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese dishes. I suggest going after 8 if possible to avoid waiting for a table. Food is delicious and portions are ample.", "Ever watch Kitchen Nightmares? Imagine Gordon Ramsey showing up at a small Chinese restaurant with a 10 page menu, crappy art on the walls, old furniture, and poor food. Then he does his thing and it's like a new restaurant, right? Bobo feels like it's had the Gordon Ramsey treatment, except it's brand new. They got everything right.\n\nThe decor is simple, clean and streamlined. More modern and sophisticated than you'd expect in St. Louis. The menu is clean and simple - a handful of appetizers, a dozen or so entrees, and a couple desserts. Inexpensive beer and wine. They have a selection of interesting Japanese beers for only $3 each? Who can resist?!\n\nYou order and pay at the counter and they serve your food at the table... except they don't just drop off the food, they essentially serve the table like in a normal restaurant, refilling your water, checking to see if everything is OK, etc. The portions are large and the food is delicious. The open kitchen is tiny and appears spotless, and it's amazing how quickly they bring out the dishes. \n\nThe techno music in the background pulled the whole place together for me... it really feels like a restaurant in San Francisco or Miami rather than St. Louis. \n\nOnly 3 tiny nitpicky details: \n\n1. There's a section on the menu labeled \"Pho\". Please show a translation so everyone doesn't have to ask if that means noodles.\n\n2. We ordered a chicken and noodle dish that turned out to be pretty spicy... it would have been helpful to indicate this on the menu so we could have ordered it mild.\n\n3. This is a hard one... since all the tables are along the wall, every other person has to face the wall. Not sure how to fix that in such a small place. We solved it by taking up two tables and sitting side by side, but that wouldn't work when the place is full.\n\nAgain, these are nitpicky details. Overall, we loved it and will go back.", "Bobo Noodle House is exactly what you'd expect a noodle shop opened by white guys across the street from the Danforth campus to look like--slick. Not SLICK-slick, but slick enough to warrant mention of its slickness. Wait, what? Whatever, you know what I'm saying. \n\nThe price is what gets me. I've heard from people that went before me that the portions were huge. They're large in size, but I can get exactly the same amount of food, if not more, for substantially less money at authentic Asian restaurants. \n\nThe lady friend had the vegetarian pad thai, and it wasn't good. At all. I had what they called the red curry pho, and it was delicious, but confusing. \n\nNothing about Bobo's \"pho\" was actually pho-like, save for maybe the vermicelli noodles, and I'm not totally certain that even that was correct. I liken it to my love of chicken McNuggets. I hate McDonald's, and everything in it, save for the McNuggets. And I don't like chicken nuggets with real chicken texture and taste, I like the processed \"chickeny\" taste of McNuggets (god, that last fragment almost made me vomit). \n\nSo Bobo's pho, is like my McPho. It doesn't taste like pho--in fact, I feel like I'm cheating on pho, who has loved me so well over the years--but it doesn't change the fact that it was good. I'll always love real pho more, but every once in a while, I know I'll swing by Bobo, if only because I'm a cheating bastard.\n\nOverall, I wasn't very impressed with the restaurant. I think it's overpriced for what it is, their staff was terrible (save for the guy at the counter that took our order) in their service, and I think it's absolutely ridiculous to have your sauce for sale before you've even made a name for yourself; it's like bottled hubris staring you in the face, saying, \"take me the fuck home for $9.99.\" Normally, I'd rate Bobo a 2 (an actual 3, but man, the service was terrible), but because of my fascination with the faux-pho (nice!), I'm bumping it back up a star. You're welcome white people that own this Asian noodle shop.", "Oh, Bobo. Your interior and soundtrack reminded me of my favorite noodle joint in Chicago... But, in the end, you're just okay. \"Good, but not great\" (my least favorite description in Yelp reviews, but accurate in this case). \n\nI know it's common to order at the counter at casual noodle joints, but those noodle joints don't charge you over $6 for a bowl of vegetable pad thai. Hell, many table-service places don't charge much more than that! I dunno--ordering at the counter rubs me the wrong way and it seems inconsistent with the rest of the place. The sleek, minimalist decor just doesn't jive with ordering at the counter like you would at Noodles & Co. or McDonald's. So, boo to the counter.\n\nThe food was good. We enjoyed the crispy vegetable spring rolls that had a hint of heat and--was that cinnamon? I haven't had crispy spring rolls like these before and while they didn't blow my mind or anything, they were definitely a tasty appetizer. \n\nI ordered vegetable pad thai which, the menu noted, was made with wide rice noodles. I'm not particularly fond of really wide rice noodles, so I asked if they could substitute vermicelli, which was in another dish. They made the switch with no fuss, but I wonder if maybe I made a mistake by not ordering it their way--geez, those vermicelli were slippery suckers in the pad thai \"broth.\" Yeah, I said broth. Honestly, the only thing that reminded me of traditional pad thai in the dish I received was the ground peanut. Everything tasted good, sure, but it didn't taste like any pad thai I've ever had before. It was much more like a veggie/tofu noodle stir fry. The dish was spicy (not wicked, just enough to be noticeable), had a nice brightness from the addition of chopped fresh cilantro and mint and was full of tasty veggies (carrots, bok choy, red peppers, onions). The tofu seemed to have been added almost as an afterthought--it was silky and cool in comparison to the veggies and didn't have the wok-seared sides I typically expect in a dish like this. The weirdest thing about this pad thai was the sauce--again, it tasted good, but it really was like broth collecting in the bottom of my bowl, rather than the light noodle-clinging sauce I'm used to. And there weren't any crunchy bean sprouts! Bobo, are you *sure* this is pad thai? A new take on crunchy spring rolls I can handle. But this pad thai innovation was a little much for me when all I was craving was... PAD THAI.\n\nThe fella ordered a spicy chicken dish with egg noodles and a ton of veggies. I didn't try it, but he said the generously-portioned chicken was cooked perfectly and he didn't waste any time in eating his entire dish. The thing that bugs me is that if we paid the same amount for a dish at another Asian restaurant (Mandarin House or Basil Spice, for example), we would've had leftovers.\n\nI know good ingredients make good food and they often come at a premium, but I can't help feeling confused by the whole schizo \"We're casual! Order at the counter! / We're fancy! We're hip and not exactly cheap!\" thing Bobo has going on. It's likely we'll eat here again because the food tastes good, but Bobo hasn't made our go-to list quite yet. At least I know *not* to visit when I'm craving pad thai.", "Decor was nice. Ambiance was nice. But at the end of the day, I go to restaurants for the food. This place definitely caters to non-Asian palettes as the food was rather bland. I had the lemongrass beef and it did not have the strong flavor that is typical of this dish. The crispy spring rolls were also not particularly good. As for the prices, way too much for what the food was. If you're looking for good Asian food, while St. Louis is not the best for this, head down to South Grand and try one of those places.", "My family loves Bobo. It is a bit on the pricey side, but the food is healthy and delicious. I dream about the sashimi salad which has reappeared on the menu. The food can be spicy, but it is a plus in my mind. We have had great luck with the service.", "We were Chicagoans in St Louis for a wedding weekend and want to check out the local food scene. Found this restaurant on some \"must-try\" list and thought we would check it out. \n\nI love loved the decor and the atmosphere. I am a sucker for sexy modern but still accessible restaurant design and this hit the mark. The details got me - the lampshades made of notes, the single stem vases and the slender silverware. \n\nThe ordering at the counter didn't bother me too much but I could imagine when it gets crowded being under a lot of pressure to decide quickly. We ordered the summer roll, which was to die for. The spicy dipping sauce was so good we had another order. For our mains we had the lemongrass Beef and the Honey Duck noodles. The portions were very generous and the food was AWESOME. The flavors were pitch-perfect and the vegetables in the duck dish were tenderly stir fried. We gorged, but not a second of regret. The prices are fair... the dishes ranged from $6-$12. We tried to make it back before we left but no luck. \n\nI would die to have a place like this in Chicago. I may be missing something but I have not found a noodle place in Chicago that has blown me away and most have left a bad taste in my mouth. If anyone knows of any...do let me know. \n\nBut if you are in St Louis - definitely hit up Bobo!", "I can't speak to the authenticity of this Asian style-place, but the food is good. The ingredients are high in quality and fresh and I particularly like their sesame balls which have a red bean curd inside as well as their chocolate cookie ice cream sandwich w/coconut ice cream (definitely not Asian). The decor is slick and once seated, the service is adequate. The problem lies w/the inexplicable unprofessional attitude of some employed. I don't enjoy an unfriendly smart-ass behind the counter and please be open your stated hours. If I drive 20 minutes to eat at your restaurant during advertised business hours, you better be open and ready to go or not closed because you had something else you wanted to do. That's twice now, Bobo's. I don't know if you'll get another chance from me. Tragic 'cause it's true.", "Yeah, Bobo was okay. They only offered deep-fried eggrolls (as opposed to rice-paper-wrapped spring rolls), but the ones we got weren't that greasy. The vegetable pad thai was okay, except that it was made with thicker rice noodles that are used in pad see ew. Also it was missing egg and lime, which I usually think of as key ingredients in pad thai. Prices were reasonable ($6 for three eggrolls, $8 for a lot of pad thai).\n\nThe service was disappointing. Someone else mentioned the smartass service at the counter, which is exactly the treatment I received. Maybe the restaurant is doing well and doesn't need to impress anyone, but the service was really disappointing.", "Went here for the first time a couple weeks ago before a show at The Pageant (since it's conveniently located just a few blocks off the Loop at Skinker & Forest Park) - was pleasantly surprised. The space is small (intimate) but very chic - minimalist modern - and very clean. At Bobo you make your menu selections and order them/pay for them at a counter, but this is not a \"fast food\" joint. \n\nWe had an order of the spare ribs as an appetizer and they were fall-off-the-bone delicious in a scrumptious sauce. I had Pad Thai for dinner, which was also excellent - some of the best Pad Thai I've had in St. Louis. Everyone in my 6-person party loved their food. The best part, it came quickly and we made it to our show on time. \n\nFor quick and reasonable, it's very hip and very good. They even have a nice beer and wine selection. Definitely hit this spot up before a night on the Loop." ]

[ 4, 4, 3, 3, 2, 5, 5, 3, 3, 4 ]

[ "Just opened this week. The food was really unique and the chef makes some very interesting food combinations that you don't find anywhere else. Every dish had a multitude of unexpected flavors that explode in your mouth. Good service also. The restaurant has a really good bar and the mixologists were fantastic, coming up with some really different drinks. The ambience between the bar and the restaurant was a good mix.", "I had a couple cocktails and appetizers at the bar with coworkers and had a good time. The prices are a bit expensive, but the quality more than makes up for it.\n\nThe drinks are well made and do the trick, I'd highly recommend trying one of the specialty cocktails.\n\nFor appetizers we had the Carrots (yum), Octopus (best I've had, they braised it so was not rubbery at all), Figs (really delicious and sweet) and Flat Bread (it was good, wouldn't get it again as it was pretty basic).\n\nThe restaurant is part of the new Hotel Californian which is absolutely incredible and a much needed luxury hotel in Santa Barbara. The grounds are gorgeous and you almost feel like you're in a different place when you are walking around the plaza.\n\nI would highly recommend checking this place out.", "Great new edition to the SB restaurant scene. It's not an inexpensive place to eat or drink, but it is at a luxury hotel and the ingredients, service and ambiance are top-notch so the price feels in line. Our server, Tim, was a true pro and he knew about the food and wines in a way that showed his training and professionalism. Oh, and their wines by the glass are insane... Sea Smoke Sea Spray? Sanguis Misfit? Unheard of. \n\nHighly recommend!", "This evening was a very special experience in Santa Barbara. The restaurant is beautiful, the service and staff were excellent and the food was delicious. Shows great imagination, food and ambience. Welcome to Santa Barbara. We are glad you are here.", "Disclaimer: we went the first night of their soft open so kinks still being worked out with service a little inattentive. That said, the decor is gorgeous and the food quite good and inventive. The chicken was incredibly tender and the cinnamon rub surprisingly subtle. The wild salmon was worth every penny and our favorite. The portions are on the small side so not something you're probably going to share, and the only bread offered is flatbread at $8 which should be included or lower considering the high entree cost (most over $34). Prices are in the sphere of The Stonehouse, El Encanto and Somerset whose setting and service support those premium prices. A wise move would be to add a few lower cost options to avoid becoming a special occasion or tourist-only destination. All in all, a welcome fine dining addition that we will definitely try again.", "Summary: Great small plates, meh entrees, and horrible service for big groups.\n\nI dined with a guest during their soft opening week. The hamachi appetizer and scallops were the clear winners (also got the plank salmon entree and mushroom appetizer). Their service was acceptable and the only thing that stood out were some pricing errors on the wine menu.\n\nI than booked a large party of 8 for a birthday dinner that following week and the whole thing ended up taking 3.5 hours to feed everyone. They had run out of certain dishes and didn't notify us until an hour and half had gone by, forgetting meals, and drinks being forgotten or all brought out at different times the entire night. They brought out complimentary desserts for us to share, but the rest of the meal was paid and tipped in full (22% for large groups).\n\nMost recently I had a friend book their birthday dinner in a private room a week in advance and was told they would be getting a confirmation since all the computer systems weren't synced yet. When he called back after no confirmation, they said his date was booked and gave a later date. On the date of the event we had our entire group show up only to be told that there was a miscommunication and that no room was available.\n\nI'm very disappointed to have seen such a special day ruined. but am looking forward to the staff and kitchen figuring out the logistic for larger groups in the future.", "Loved the atmosphere and the food was great! A different flair for SB which I enjoyed very much! The avocado desert is a must and their 70% chocolate desertas well. Something for everyone-", "Great restaurant and part of a great hotel. The food here was just as perfect at my stay here at the Hotel Californian. Mark, Tim, & Kelly made sure we were well taken care of and they provided us with great service and great food/beverage recommendations. Really enjoyed the cocktails and the oysters with the black pearls were amazing!", "We went to the Blackbird last night to celebrate a birthday. We are locals and we love to experience new places and we are very loyal to our favorites. \n\nWe tried as many dishes as we could and everything was wonderful. We all ordered the signature cocktails and our waiter Chris was very well informed of everything on the menu. Paul the manager was wonderful and really made the whole experience something very special. \n\nAfter an amazing dinner of literally everything we could possibly fit into our tummies we were lucky enough to get a tour of the new hotel. Wow! What a beautiful pool! I can't wait to get a room and enjoy the property. \n\nWe recommend this place very much. It's not to pretentious to go to and it's still fancy enough to really have a special celebration. We will definitely go again.", "This was one of the worst experiences my husband I have ever had!!! Wanted to sit at the bar and check out the new place before we went to Loquita...never got that chance. There was one seat at the bar so they suggested we set outside in their \"lounge\" area which was basically a couple of benches outside the door. No problem. The hostess told us she would have someone take our drink order. Several staff walked in and out the door, there were two tables occupied on the patio, no one came over to take our drink order. After, 10 minutes ( I timed it) the hostess came out to take our order. We told her we would just move in and take the one unoccupied seat at the bar. She told us it would be ok only if we did not crowd the other people there...WTF! At the point we decided to go to Test Pilot...great bartenders and great drinks. I guess Blackbird wants no local business what so ever?!?" ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 2, 4, 5, 5, 1 ]

[ "Good solid fast cheap Chinese food. Getting the group meal for two is the best deal, and it comes out to less than 10 dollars each for drinks, appetizers, soup, and a 3 dish main course. Their portions are huge, and their lunches are very cheap (most are around 5 dollars.). \n\nThey also play bizarre muzak on their stereo which is good for a laugh. The last time I was there I heard the muzak version of every popular Michael Jackson song.", "This lunchtime favorite keeps us coming back!\nYen Ching, near the Pyramids on the Northwestside, is super fast and a tasty treat for a lunchtime break with co-workers or friends. My favorite thing about Yen Ching is their awesome Crab Rangoon, which is way above and beyond any I've had anywhere else. Also topping my list of favorites is their Hot & Sour soup, which is, surprisingly, hot and sour. The peppery soup features mushrooms, tofu, pork, and a few other things I'm not sure about. But it's awesome! The service is decent, though we always joke about how \"hurried\" we feel. Whether with a huge group from work or just a couple of us, our heads are often left spinning from how quickly the server is upon us wanting us to order. Not long after our order, the soup is on the table--then the entree is ready before we're finished with soup. Most people complain about SLOW service; we often complain of feeling too hurried. But don't allow the FAST SERVICE to keep you away. Yen Ching is cheap and good and very filling. Order the Sweet & Sour Chicken, which comes with your choice of egg drop soup or hot & sour soup, rice, and a crab rangoon. Lunch is topped off with a fortune cookie, of course!\n\nI would recommend Yen Ching for lunchtime over dinnertime. Prices go up quite a bit at dinner, and portions are the same.", "I'd much rather write a good review about a place, as I love to talk about food, but I can't offer that to Yen Ching. My company just moved up to the NW side and some of us decided one day last week to order some carry-out from there. I got everyone's orders, maybe 5 or 6 total. I carefully explained the order to the lady on the phone, and even repeated myself on a double order to make sure she understood that I said \"TWO number whatevers\", and she affirmed she heard it. \n\nI let a little time go by, thengo to pick it up. I wait several minutes, and finally get my phone. I happily pay and leave. So far, so good. It's MY fault for not checking the bag before leaving, but she had it all packaged up and stapled so nicely. So it's not until I get back to work that we realize one meal is missing. This upset me, as I was CERTAIN to repeat myself on this particular one. I feel bad, as it's not my food that's missing, it was someone else's. (we ended up having enough that everyone got fed and no feelings were hurt) I decided to call and just check to see if they could deliver, understanding they may not be able to.\n\nThe way I was treated on the phone was APPALLING. I called and politely explained that a meal was missing from my bag, and I can barely finish my sentence before she (almost yells) says \"NOOO, you didn't order that! You only ordered one!\" I say \"well, I'm sure I did order it, I distinctly remember repeating myself to avoid this exact situation.\" Once again, she's hollering \"NOOO, you didn't!\" Okay, she misunderstood me, fine. She says \"lets not fight, how do you want to fix this?\" I say \"could you have someone deliver?\" Back in with cutting me off and talking loudly. \"NOOO, there is no way! I am by myself here today!\" Now THIS just pissed me off. I was just in there and saw at least 5 employees. And it was not packed. I understand if they don't deliver, but there is no need to lie. \"Ma'am, I was just in there and saw at least 5 other people working.\" \"NOOOO, I can't let any of them go! You can come back and pick it up!\" \"No thanks. Not after this conversation. We'll figure something else out.\" \n\nI hang up at that point, and maybe it was this woman who ruined my lunch, but I really found the food to be subpar at best. The crab crangoons were very soggy, the hot & sour soup was so-so, but had an odd taste to it, and the meal was also just so-so. Will not return.", "It was either this place for Chinese or the Panda Express down the street. The eggrolls were typical of the Chinese-Korean type, large with with cabbage and bits of meat. The watiress told me there was shrimp and beef in them but I did not see or bite into any shrimp, got oly a scent of possibly dried shrimp. I guess she meant to give me an allergy warning. That's good, she should but I don't have an allergy to shrimp. The prices were cheap for seafood items below $10. I had a difficult choice of ordering a plate of seafood or ordering a hot bowl of their spicy seafood noodle soup considering it was freezing outside. Well, I decided to order the soup to warm up even at their ridiculous price of $11.25. That's the most I've ever seen for this item. It was okay for a cold night.", "Dirty, poor service and the food is the worst part. I would give it a 0 if I could. Check my blog for pics and a full review.", "Very good and authentic Chinese food. Service was great too. Give it a try. I am very picky about Chinese food. This one makes the cut. :-)", "Great choice for lunch on the NW side. Authentic Chinese food, good prices, excellent service. I've never been for dinner or the sunday buffet, but have been many times for lunch and it's always been consistently good. A large restaurant, so I've never had a wait. Clean, courteous, friendly staff, a variety of authentic dishes, Calm and quiet enough to have a conversation. The staff speaks Chinese, not Hoosier, so sometimes I have difficulty understanding the accent.\nI've never had a bad experience at this restaurant.", "For affordable (non P.F. Chang's) chinese, this is the best I've had in Indy. Food is great, cheap, and the older waitress lady is awesome! The outside of the place looks like nothing, ambience inside isn't much better, but let's be honest that's not why you'd choose this place to begin with.\n\nThe sesame chicken is the absolute BEST I've EVER had.....no joke! Has a little heat, a little sweet and now my wife and I are addicted to the point where we have to go for it at least once a month.\n\nWe've had a 100% different experience then Elizabeth B.......worth checking it out or grabbing take-out.", "What a terrible dining experience. This used to be a good place to eat --no longer. Yen Ching has definitely lost my family's business.", "I've been searching for a good chinese restaurant and I believe I have found one. I stopped in for takeout during lunch on a Thursday and the restaurant was probably half full with customers. They have a lunch menu that includes soup, fried wontons, fried rice and your choice of an entree for $5.95 ($6.50 after tax). Can't get much better than this. I ordered the Shrimp with Lobster Sauce with steamed instead of fried rice. My order was ready in about 10 minutes and once I got home, I devoured as much as I could. The portion was big enough for 1 1/2 meals. The shrimp were good-sized and succulent as if they had been slow-cooked. The lobster sauce was velvety and flavorful with the right amount of peas, mushrooms, and egg. I will definitely be visiting this restaurant again." ]

[ 4, 4, 1, 3, 1, 4, 5, 4, 1, 4 ]

[ "Tucked away, off the Monon Trail, just down from Mamma Carollas and the Dancing Donut, the Gallery Pastry Shop is the newest place in Indy to enjoy delectable, swoon-worthy macaroons and pastries. \nThe decor is a rustic modern, with wooden tables and chandeliers hanging about. The kitchen is the centerpiece of the restaurant, with a bar that backs up to it for customers to enjoy watching the owner/chef create his artful masterpieces. Outdoor seating is also available for those perfect weather days.", "Gallery Pastry Shop is confectionary perfection. Eclairs, tarts, macaroons, and more; and all are heavenly. The ingredients are fresh and light yet packed with flavor that will tantalize your tastebuds. If I sound like I'm over the top, I am. I'm over the top in love. This is Paris quality transplanted in little old Naptown. The style of the place, the atmosphere is urban chic meets French farmhouse kitchen. With stools at the counter looking into the kitchen guests have a front row seat to seeing the magic being made. Any looky-lou lucky enough to snag a stool is going to get to see a show in pastry artistry in a very casual and comfortable way. They have great music playing. To compliment your treats, there's a selection of Bee coffee, Simplicity juices, mimosas, and Sun King. Do yourself a \"flavor\", and give it a try.", "What a lovely hidden gem! The shop just opened this week. It's off 54th St right across from Posh Petals. Go toward the back of the parking and there they are! The shop opens up to the outdoors and then have two lovely patios for outdoor eating. Service was welcoming and friendly and you could watch Chef Ben in action. We loved the macarons, which were almost as good as the ones we get at Ladurée in NYC! We also tried one sweet and one savory crêpe. The texture and flavor of the crêpes were perfect. We had one with bacon, feta and chive. Another was bananas foster - I liked how the bananas were petit diced and you could taste bits of brûléed sugar in it. They also offer omelettes (as part of the Sunday brunch menu). We will definitely be back for more macarons and to try other crêpes and some of their pastries.", "I was so excited to hear that sobro brought in a new pastry cafe! This space is perfect for get togethers or if you just want to come in and relax over a cup of coffee and a pastry. The owner was friendly (even when I had to call her twice for directions) and took the time to explain the different items on their menu. I had to resist buying everything off the page, everything sounds so scrumptious! I ordered six French macarons and had to resist the urge not to eat all six by myself and save some for my husband. I can't wait to come back and try some more pastries! Apparently they offer French macaron making classes as well.", "Stopped in with friends today. The interior is a bit sparse but tasteful, the tables are awesome. We selected a salted milk chocolate macaroon and a chocolate tart, and champagne. My friends tried the chocolate pillow and a eclair. The service was great, and the treats were delicious! I'd never had a French macaroon before, they never appealed to me, but I have been missing out! I assumed something that looked so beautiful and polished wouldn't taste that great, I was wrong. This amazing spot is within walking distance of my house, many return trips will be in my future! I hope that they start selling croissants and pain au chocolate!", "We stopped by after my friend sent me a picture she found. I tried the Provence and she ordered macarons. The location is nestled back off the street but is a cute little shop. Well worth our efforts to find. The lavender sweeteness of the Provence was a light yet filling dessert. I can't wait to try the creoes; which I'm told right now are only available on Sunday but they hope to expand to other days soon. We will definitely return to check out the expanded menu.", "I popped in quickly after hearing from a friend that this sweet little place had $1 macarons that day. I stepped in and immediately fell in love. What a beautiful space!\n\nThe macarons were delicious and delicate, and generous in size. \n\nI'll be back for more than a few macarons to-go. Next time I return it'll be for a relaxing chat w/a friend, a date night, or one of their baking classes ($75/person, includes adult beverage!).", "I've been trying to figure out why I absolutely ADORE The Gallery Pastry Shop. l had the hardest time pinpointing why. Was it the eclectic decor? The open kitchen where Chef Ben and his team create flawless pastries that have the magical power to transport me back to the pristine places I visited in Paris? The variety of picture-perfect confectionery you don't see at any other sweets shop in Indy? The almost too-pretty-to-eat macarons? The recent schedule of pastry classes that's up on Facebook, so I can learn the secrets of the sugar master?\n\nAll of these things are contributing factors, no doubt, but with a little reflection, I think it all boils down to the fact that The Gallery is elegant but not pretentious. It's a place that welcomes my palate as well as my curiosity as to how beautiful foods are made. It's a space that feels approachable, and better yet, impresses the hell out of me.\n\nI look forward to continue being wowed by the jaw-dropping confections coming out of The Gallery's kitchen, and hopefully I'll acquire some newfound pastry skills by the end of the year!", "Wonderful hidden gem. Latte was delish. Chocolate eclair was light and fluffy and delightful. Taking two lemon eclairs with blueberry sauce home. Watched Ben for an hour make french macaroons. Lovely addition to Indy!", "Wow! This place is fantastic! We inadvertently arrived right after close but Alison was kind enough to let us in and serve us. The atmosphere is great and the desserts are phenomenal. I had the tiramisu and I'm still thinking about how delicious it was. It paired well with the Grapefruit Jungle beer I had as a nightcap." ]

[ 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5 ]

[ "This is such a family friendly environment. I meet up with my grandmother here for breakfast and we have a blast. They just renovated and the new look is awesome. The food is great and the staff very friendly. Also, on occasion i am still out and about at 1am and have not had dinner. Well this is the place to go. food is always fresh and again just a great atmosphere.", "My wife and I have dined at Bistro 24 a number of times over the past few months and have been very pleasantly surprised by the new decor and updated menu. The restaurant was previously named the Exton Diner but with the new decor and menu items they changed their name to Bistro 24. While it still retains many of the positive aspects of its days as a diner (24 hour service, nice breakfasts, reasonable pricing, etc.) it seems to have stepped everything else up a a few notches. The renovations have made the atmosphere much more pleasant and inviting, while the updated menu and daily specials always leave us with plenty of tempting choices. As for the quality of the food, it is always fresh and delicious. Also, unlike the chain restaurants , this is one of those local style restaurants where everything appears to be freshly prepared and made from scratch. If you haven't tried Bistro 24 since their days as the Exton Diner, give it a try...I'm sure, like us, once you do, you'll become a regular customer!", "I was actually pleasantly surprised by this place. It was very clean. The service was very prompt. The salad bar was almost too small to be called a salad bar, but the food was quite good and moderately priced. They even had a woman playing the piano as entertainment for the evening. I didn't get a chance to try out the juice-bar, but I think this place deserves a trip back. My only real complaint was the food should have been served at a warmer temperature, and I had to send my tea back because it wasn't hot.", "I enjoyed the new Bistro 24. I went with a friend at about 7:30 pm midweek. I was happy. I got meatloaf that came with soup, salad and a side vegetable. The salad bar was fresh, there was a wonderful choices of fresh cut vegetalbes and salads. They had two soups on the salad bar, and i tried both. I took the meatloaf home after trying some of it, and it was delicious cold later as well, and a much larger portion that I would expect ( I was expecting 1 slice), My girlfriend got a salad, they brought her extra dressing when asked, and kept our teas filled. She enjoyed the salad, and everything on it was fresh. I also took home dinner to my son, a picky eater, and he enjoyed it as well. Food was very good, service was great, and when we got our checks we couldn't believe that they were as low as they were for everything we got. We will be going back there again!", "Buffet is a great value. For a diner it rates a 4...if diners are your thing.", "I ordered two breakfast meals for takeout... I opened up the bag and they was not one, but numerous hairs stuck to the outside of the container. There were none inside, but obviously not what you want to find on your food containers. I had 2 eggs scrambled with a side of scrapple...the scrapple wasn't cooked through, the eggs looked like they took them from the buffet and threw them in a box. My wife and I both had upset stomachs after eating just small amount of this meal... Never going back.", "Meh indeed. After many years of patronage, I can say with certainty that there's nothing remarkable about this place at all. Once known as the Exton Diner, it's remodeling and reopening as Bistro 24 or whatever is bewildering. For heaven's sake, it's still a simple diner, and quite a humble one at that.\n\nThe food is OK. The service is acceptable. The prices are about what one would expect. There's hardly anything worth reviewing about the place. Except that it's not a vending machine.\n\nI had one very good meal there. My long suffering spouse and I were headed home after a lengthy trip. We'd taken a redeye flight, and had arrived very early, well before 6.00 a.m. On a whim I said, \"let's stop in for an early breakfast,\" and so we did.\n\nI had French toast that was every bit as good as you'd find at the finest of Denny's Restaurants, and for some reason, thoroughly enjoyed the meal.\n\nAs we got back into our conveyance for the short drive home, long suffering spouse remarked, \"that was yucky.\"\n\nTo each his or her own.", "Ate here last eve with a few friends. We ordered a large array of items ranging from crab meat omelettes to fried shrimp to Strawberry Chessecake French Toast.\n\nEVERYTHING was home made and tasted incredible,\n\nHighly recommend", "The French Onion soup was some of the best ever at this diner style restaurant. I also had a very tasty salmon with spinach in filo with red pepper sauce that was very tasty. The vegetable sides though, were less than fresh and the thousand island dressing on my fresh salad was seemingly watered down. The butter pecan ice cream I finished with was a generous helping but still lacked taste. My server was attentive. Good service but the food was hit or miss.", "Just had the best breakfast buffet! Even had the most amazing cheese grits...that's right grits in the north!! Going back to try lunch or dinner very soon!" ]

[ 5, 5, 3, 4, 4, 1, 2, 5, 3, 5 ]

[ "I went in one day for a Orange Julius and the machine was not working. A week later stopped in with some coworkers and chocolate cone wasnt available. A number of workers but awkward ordering and delivery system. I could not identify a supervisor/manager on duty during either visit.", "I am suppose to be on a diet, but then a Dairy Queen opens up within walking distance of my house. Do I walk there? No way, unless I want die. The horrible turn lanes make it a deathtrap to get into when driving. \n\nDairy Queens are standard throughout. This location is brand new and one of the nicest DQs I have ever seen with plenty of comfortable booths to sit in. \n\nThey are fully staffed. There were at least five members there on a Sunday night. From ordering to getting our Blizzard, they were cheery. My friend and I were debating on flavors and one girl just said that we could add ingredients to their signature mixes. Nice to know that the workers do not curse when people want to custom make their own ice cream.", "Normal ice cream stuff here including blizzards. They also have orange julius. One time I got some free orange julius because they had made too much for another customer.\n\nThe non-normal stuff here is the breakfast foods and other grill stuffs. I've only tried a couple of the burgers, but they have stuff like chicken fingers and hot dogs.\n\nI tried a generic cheeseburger the first time. The single patty burgers here are just too small. You taste bun and condiments more than you taste beef. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't worth whatever I paid for it.\n\nThe next time I got the spicy burger (I can't remember what it's called). This is all I order now. The sauce is pretty spicy without being overwhelming. It's a double patty burger too. Pretty expensive though; I think a small combo was around $8.", "Its nice to have a cool ice cream spot in the neighborhood that has great burgers, awesome chili, and of course amazing desserts. This DQ has a clean friendly environment that you can take your kids to, enjoy lunch at, or just hit the drive thru. The food was good of course, nothing bad to say about that. The blizzards were definitely prepared to standard and featured huge chunks of whatever you wanted in it. \n\nThe staff was quick on the draw and didnt have me waiting around the lobby forever. After my order was placed they delivered it right to my table with a smile and offered to bring back any additional condiments I may have wanted. Its a small thing but that attention to detail gave them that extra little boost from a 4 star joint to a 5 star regular attender. I will be back, there are just too many blizzards left to devour :)", "Wow, Super slow drive threw service, had to pull around out front and that's not really a big deal because I'm thinking OK they are making it fresh. WRONG.. I waited near 30 minutes for cold food and expired product wow! Got my order wrong and had to go back inside to get the rest of my order. The gravy that came with the baskets was expired,. Ice cold food expired product and preoccupied staff made this DQ The worst I have ever been too. And for good measure I made two trips to this location and both were super Fail.. If your looking for Authentic DQ head on over to the location at 1660 West Warm Springs its about 20 minutes from this fake wannabe DQ. Also a nice love letter to Corporate got me some great free coupons LOL", "This is basically what you should expect as far as food goes. It's pretty good, but not anything too special. I basically come here because I love ice cream, but the problem is that these places all charge way too much for a little mix-in ice cream. My suggestion is to sign up on the fan clubs and go when you get BOGO coupons which is almost every month. If I was rating this purely on food and ice cream I would go with a 4 stars, but the pricing brings it down a star.", "Great ice cream but watch the food. I'm glad we decided to eat at the dining room instead of in the car. We split a BLT. Matt isn't a fan of a lot of lettuce so we opened the sandwich to take the green leafy stuff off of his side. When we opened it you could clearly see that the lettuce was spoiled, and not just a little. How someone could have handled it to put it on someone's food is beyond me. It was nasty!! It left me wondering about the customers leaving the drive thru munching their burgers in the dark. There will be some seriously sick stomachs tonight. I know we'll be sticking with the ice cream from now on. Yuk! By the way, no refund but next time if we let them know sooner they'll make us a new one. Next time? I don't think so.", "Pretty run-of-the-mill DQ; if you've eaten at one, you've eaten at them all. This one stands out for the good service and friendly staff, though.", "Ok I Have to update my opinion on this place, Seems as though since a nice letter to DQ Corporate, The quality of food and service has improved immensely .. As well as a different staff..", "This is one of the WORST run organizations that I have ever seen. The DQ here in Las Vegas seems as though the franchisee is MIA!! It's run by a bunch of kids that can care less. When my wife called to speak to the mgr, they said that he was too busy to talk to her, and when she suggested that she should call corp, the person said\" go for it\"!! So I called Brittany B. at DQ Corp and to my surprise they didn't do anything about it. She told me that she would have the franchisee call to apologize. Well, it's been over three weeks and counting, yep NO CALL, and NO REIMBURSEMENT!! I am D Q DONE!!!!!" ]

[ 2, 4, 4, 5, 1, 3, 2, 4, 4, 1 ]

[ "This Vietnamese Restaurant is a frequent pit stop for me. It's great on a tightly scheduled lunch break, or if you're in the mood for a light dinner. Never too crowded, so you can get in and out in under an hour if you want, and has a very polite wait-staff. \n\nThe food is always light and flavorful. Being a vegetarian is no problem here, as there are many options on the menu. I'd suggest starting with an appetizer of Vegetarian Summer rolls: soft rice paper wrapped around avocado, tofu, vermicelli noodles, and fresh cilantro with the best peanut dipping sauce I have ever tasted. It's sweet and tangy, not at all spicy, with crushed peanuts on top. \n\nThe noodle salad bowls are HUGE and comes with either a soup or salad. (the soup has a fish broth, so I usually go for the salad, which is light and crisp- shredded iceberg lettuce, pickled carrots, cucumber, and a flavorful ginger-sesame dressing) The Tofu-Avocado Noodle Salad is fantastic, served cold, with fresh raw veggies at the bottom of the bowl, vermicelli noodles, avocados, and fried tofu, topped with that amazing peanut sauce. It's light and refreshing, and you leave full withough feeling like a pig because it's so healthy.\n\nThe Vegetarian Sweet Heat Noodle tastes a lot like pad thai to me, but it has chunks of roasted pineapple in it. I love pad thai, so this is also a nice option if you want a hot dish. My friends say the soups are great as well, though I haven't tried one yet. \n\nIt's reasonably priced for the amount of food you get.... An appetizer is around $4.00 and the salad bowls are about $10.00. Jazmine Cafe has this blooming flower tea, and it is so cool to watch the flower bud bloom in the hot water. Very flavorful.\n\nYou can have carry-out too, if you don't feel like sitting. The decor is simple but elegant without it being a dressy place. I prefer sitting at their large booths by the windows that look out onto S. Carrollton and the corner of St. Charles. The lighting is dim, but not so dark you need a flashlight to see the menu. \n\nThat peanut sauce has me coming back all the time. It's almost never crowded, so you'll never have to wait for a table. \n\nGo try Jazmine, it's delish!", "I went here last night with my cousin Audrey. We had the vegetable summer rolls, which were delicious and had big chunks of avocado. Then I had the vegetarian sweet heat noodles, which were flavorful and wonderful. My cousin had some kind of grilled chicken bowl, which I didn't try (I don't eat meat) but she said was great. As the last post said, there are plenty of vegetarian options here.\n\nThe total was $25 or so which was totally reasonable. We also both ate only about half our entrees because it was so much food so we will have leftovers for lunch today. I will definitely consider coming back next time I'm in the area! :)", "I'm a big fan of this place.\nI love Pho- my hangover cure. After a night of drinking, I wake up in the morning and, all right, which one of you took a crap in my mouth. And the stench of stomach acid gargling up with each alcoholic burp. And then I go to Jazmine and the pho is like heaven. The broth is the best since the history of pho in New Orleans. (Pho Tau Bay is up there too!)\n\nI admit though, I do prefer the pho places in socal where you can have your pho without speaking a word from the time you walk in to the time you walk out. The places where you just hold up the number of fingers of customers with you, they point to a table, and you point to a menu item, and you eat and you pay and you leave. \n\nJazmine has nice tables, nice menus, a nice bar area. Unfortunately, the pho is referred to as \"beef noodle soup\". I think this may be more a reflection of the patrons than the food- because from the decor of the place and the people inside you'd expect some lame fusion-Asian food. But what you get is real Vietnamese food. It is very reasonably priced, especially for the area, and is very Tulane student-friendly. Vegetarian dishes, rice dishes, meat dishes, spring rolls, are all fantasmic. You can have a great meal, with an appetizer, for under ten bucks.", "An unexpected visit to this place made me regret not coming back sooner, but the first time I went, it was not what it is now--Post Katrina.\n\nThe place has gone through a facelift and so has the menu. What was once panini grilled sandwiches and vietnamese is now JUST VIETNAMESE.\n\nIm glad that there is a great place for some good grubbin.\n\nOn the lunch menu, which is so reasonably priced, you get soup with your choice from the lunch menu. I had the Bun cha gio thit nuong, grilled pork with some cut up spring rolls. The noodles was so damn yum yall. Im going back--that's fo sho.\n\nMy friend had the grilled chicken vermecelli noodle bowl and I had some of her chicken and it was yumsss. Not pre-cooked tough chicken but chicken that was just grilled. Damn it was good though.\n\nThe egg rolls that were cut up in my bowl tasted like home-styled egg rolls. You ask me what that means--well it means that they were not skimpy on the ingredients but made the egg rolls as if they were making it for home consumption. All the good fixings.\n\nAs for the atmosphere, well, it was not crowded and loud. Dont be fooled by the decor, you gonna get some authentic real Vietnamese food here. The price for this location is unbeatable and is very reasonable which is good for some of us poor college students who do not have cars to get to the Vietnamese restaurants where most local patrons go to, instead this is like home away from home for Viet food.\n\nEveryone's food that was coming out looked great and probably tasted good because I didnt hear any nasty remarks nor did I hear of any complaints.\n\nThe waittress could probably practice not slamming down the bowls of soups, bowls and plates for a change. It's rather rude and annoying for someone to come by and slam down the bowl when you are in the middle of a conversation. And yes I was in a restaurant but so what? That's no excuse for slamming of plates and bowls in front of me. \n\nThe restaurant was properly staffed so that there was no one hovering over you but there was someone always there making sure your food was served, your cup full to the brim. \n\nThe parking is offstreet and they do acccept credit card, cash. \n\nThis is a great place to get off of at the streetcar and munch. Great for large families and vegetarians. From what I understand they are the only vietnamese restaurant in town that has avocado in their soft spring rolls. Fresh and yums. What else can I say? Oh, the menu has a family style menu as well, meaning they serve carmelized fish in a clay pot with the large sour soups. Yums. Ill have to wait for another good opportunity to come and eat there with more people.\n\nGood eatings yall", "A pretty decent little vietnamese place, not something necessarily easy to find on this side of the mississippi. They have lots of vegetarian options and good lunch specials. The vietnamese vegetarian po' boys are great. They also have a good selection of cold noodle salads which are the embodiment of vietnamese flavors. Good place.", "Very yummy. I was hesitant about the vietnamese po boys but it was very very tasty. I really enjoyed it, as a vegetarian, and I think you will too whether you are vegetarian or not.", "I love the tamarind soup here. And the tofu & avocado salad is really light and different. No liquor license but you can get something from the Shell next door if you're in need.", "I don't know what it is about Jazmine. I think they put some sort of addictive additive in their food. \n\nThe food, at first glance, isn't so impressive. I mean that- at a glance- literally. Because something about the flavors of their food just works and you realize- yes, yes this is just what you wanted and hoped the flavors to be. \n\nI've eaten here over and over again in the past 4 years. Let's see....what to talk about...\n\n1. Spring Rolls Galore- Yes, I know- I've got a thing for a good, soft, hand-held appetizer. They have like 3 different kinds here- a traditional (not my favorite) the tuna spring roll (yum, but slightly fishy) and a vegetarian spring roll (this one, with it's sweet blend of avocado and tofu with peanut/plum sauce, def. wins). Their summer rolls- the fried ones- those are good too. \n\n2. Tasty Pho- if a bit americanized. This one is easier on the anise than other tastes in the city. The beef pho is great here because they use a nice flank cut of the steak, and it comes out very rare (to be cooked in the soup, o'course). No thai basil, but the cilantro makes up for it. Yum. They also have a chicken pho, for those who aren't fans of red meat. \n\n3. My Favorite Bun- okay, they call them \"noodle salad\" on the menu here, but we all know what they're talking about. My favorite is the sesame steak noodle bowl, but I've also had a love affair with the tuna noodle bowl and the vegetarian tofu avocado bowl at one time or another (the later is something like a giant, bowl-filling version of their veg. spring roll). These bowls come with a cup of lemongrass soup, which my best friend became addicted to and led me to try to recreate. I failed, but the salty little blend is exciting and aromatic. \n\nThey redesigned the interior here a year or so ago. It looks ritzier inside, but the flavors are the same, and the prices are still good. To be honest, it made me a little sad- based largely in the fact that renovation meant almost a month of no Jazmine \n\nThey've also added to the menu. I have yet to taste one of the new poboys, but I've heard other customers sing their praises. \n\nokay, I may have said to much already. try it- you'll like it!*\n\n*don't try it on monday- on monday, they are closed", "I honestly feel this is the worst vietnamese eatery ever. The food is definitely not authentic, The food is has no flavor to it. I been eating vietnamese food for years all over the states and was shock that this place would change the recipe around and claim it is authentic. If you want true authentic vietnamese go to the westback. There are over 20 spot you can hit over there. Or in the east in the area versai. If you are in metaire Frostea or Pho orchid are way more authentic then this place. I just felt like I wasted $$$ here. On the other hand the service was awesome....", "Pretty decent vietnamese food. Portions could be a little bigger.\n\nAs with everything in NOLA, though, its overpriced (wah wah)." ]

[ 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1, 3 ]

[ "Nestled in a group of homes off rt. 30 is this colorful, welcoming storefront that is the Black Cat Café, which opened early 2011. If you go on a Saturday, you might get lucky enough to meet a friendly, featured stray waiting to greet you with a wagging tail! \n\nAfter petting our new friend, we went into the café and were welcomed with a wonderful little store selling all sorts of pet-oriented items that opened up into two large eating areas. There's a little computer in the corner where you can search for a pet or fill out an application. \n\nThe staff are some of the nicest I've met exploring the mainline town nestled off rt. 30. \nDon't waste your time going to retail chains when you can support your local merchants that are doing good for our homeless pet population. \n\nAll proceeds in the café and store benefit local animal charities. \n\nEvery room is decorated as if it were a welcoming B&B. tables are adorned with a frame of a homeless cat you can adopt. \n\nAs far as food, the waitress told us that we can make anything to order besides what's on the menu. The menu (about two to three pages) has the standard lunch items you would find at any café and a menu of specialty sandwiches and dishes. The meals are diner prices in my opinion and not expensive.\n\nI had a wonderful mushroom soup, and my salad was falling off its plate delicious. My husband had a croissant turkey sandwich that was delicious as well. \n\nThe details that stood out were how the waitress took care to make sure our order was straight. She also went to get length to take care of a couple with a child making a special order dessert of ice cream and fruit. \n\nYou'll feel welcome and at home here. This quiet café is wonderful! Don't miss an opportunity to take your friends, family and colleagues to this special place that takes care to find homes for sickly and stray animals with its proceeds.\n\nThey all seem to be volunteers who donate their time and efforts to run the café and find animals a good home.\n\nI will be back - best of luck to your business!", "Eating for a Cause\n\nIt's pretty well established that I love to eat. I am also passionate about animal rescue. When I discovered a place that allows me to combine my love of food with a cause I support, you know I'm all in.\n\nI visited the Black Cat Café in Devon, PA last week. It's an easy to miss place located just off the Lincoln highway, but right near the Whole Foods, just in case you need a landmark.\n\nI felt like I was walking into a friend's quaintly decorated kitchen. The space is very bright and open, every table had a table cloth, there was art hanging on the walls. It is a very warm and welcoming space. I ordered the smoked turkey with Irish cheddar panini. The turkey was off the bone, the herbs in the herb mayonnaise were picked and chopped right after I ordered and the cheese was melted to perfection, I hardly missed the caramelized onions, which the server let me know they were out of when I ordered. The portion was generous, and included a lovely side of grapes and vegetable crispy fries, which were a lovely alternative to potato chips. I also ordered sweet green tea, which may or may not have been home made, but it was a perfect accompaniment to my meal. \n\nThe café serves salads and tea sandwiches as well and I think they are reasonably priced considering the full portions and quality ingredients. My whole lunch came to less than $10, which is a steal compared to what I can spend on the hot bar across the street. The other, most important reason for giving the Black Cat Café a try is that all proceeds go to PALS animal rescue (http://www.palspets.org/). And since I am a die hard animal rescue supporter, I think it's worth supporting this restaurant - the fact that the food is good is a plus in my book.\n\nUnlike my usual lunch forays, I did not try any deserts as I had to get back to the office. I don't have call to be in Devon on weekends, so I have not tried their weekend offerings, but if you're looking for brunch and perhaps to adopt a pet, you might try stopping by on Saturday when they offer adoption clinics.\n\nThe Black Cat Café is perfect for a girl's day out lunch or if there is a new animal-loving sweetie in your life, what better way to say \"I care\"? \n\nThe Black Cat Café is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00 to 3:00. They accept credit cards and they are always looking for volunteers. Because your lunch will be such a deal, consider picking up a t-shirt too. This will become one of my regular lunch haunts.", "My sister asked me to go to Black Cat Cafe this weekend. My family often went to tea at the tea room that occupied the building before Black Cat Cafe opened, so I was interested to see what replaced it. Black Cat Cafe is operated by a non-profit organization that supports pet rescue and is run by volunteers- and all meals are tax-free. We made reservations for 12:30 on a Saturday. During our meal, there were only about 4 tables occupied, and a few empty- it would be safe to stop in here on Saturdays without a reservation. The decor was cute and they had tons of pictures of cats and dogs around the cafe.\n\nWe were seated right away, but weren't given menus and our table wasn't set. The couple next to us handed us their menus and said, \"here- we don't need these anymore\". (Their food came in the next 5-10 minutes, so I think the waitress forgot to pick the menus up from their table). The good surprise: they were serving breakfast, and they had some great vegetarian and vegan options as well. Eventually a waitress came by and asked us what drinks we wanted- we all ordered iced teas, which were really good. When she brought them a bit later, she forgot to give us straws or spoons- I had to ask. Eventually she took our food order. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. It took about an hour from the time we sat down until our food arrived. (Except for soup- one of the 3 of us ordered soup, and that came out about 20 minutes before the rest of our food). However, once the food came out, it was pretty tasty. We had to be somewhat aggressive to get things we needed- more iced tea, ketchup, etc. However, in the end, everything tasted good, and everything was quite cheap ($27 for 3 people). \n\nI'd come back again for the food, and if the service improved a bit, this would easily be a 5-star place. On the way out, we quickly browsed their shop area- they had some items you could buy to support the SPCA (t-shirts, mugs, keychains, etc.) and some yummy looking scones and brownies. Apparently when it is nicer out, they also have adoption days where they bring dogs and cats out to the site for you to spend time with before or after your meal (and consider adopting, of course!).\n\nPros: supports a great non-profit, tax-free dining, cheap tasty food, cute cafe, not overly crowded, vegan/vegetarian options\nCons: slow, spotty service", "Ate brunch here today and it was delicious! If you are a vegan or veggie head there are some good selections - like Vegan French Toast. Prices are great - 5 of us ate for under $50. Please keep in mind this is volunteer staffed and run and all proceeds go to support the PALS cat rescue. Had a great time with friends - had good food - and supported a good cause. Highly recommend!", "I love this place! The service is a bit slow, but remember, it is staffed with volunteers who are donating their time for a good cause. Food was delicious and the decor is darling and very welcoming....like visiting your grandma's kitchen. I ordered the spinach, mushroom and cheese omelette that came with homefries and toast. Also ordered the southern sweet iced tea which was so delcious and refreshing that it was perfect for a hot summer day. The food is very good and well worth the wait. Sadly, there were no animals there this past Saturday, probably due to the intense heat, but I'll definitely be coming back to give my support. If you love food and animals....this is the place for you!", "Any place that donates their profits to animals is awesome in my book. The fact that they have awesome food is a great plus :) Everyone who mentioned that it is a small place that feels like you're eating in someone's kitchen is correct - it's cute though! I highly recommend the grilled cheeses and the tropical iced tea. I definitely plan on going back (and recommending them to all my animal-loving friends and family!).", "Oh my goodness, what can I say about a place that donates all of its time (EVERYONE is a volunteer), and all of its earnings, (including tips which they will NOT accept-the jar money is also donated) to my most favorite charity in the entire UNIVERSE-ANIMALS, who desperately need our help to survive in this ALL-TOO-OFTEN-Cruel world? I APPLAUD YOU!!!! Nothing further need be said. However, there are quite a few things I WANT to say....\n\nI had been meaning to make it over there ever since I had read about them in Main Line Today mag. I'd passed by several times before that & thought it looked like a cute little place, but the impact was really made when I read about them, Who They Are, and What They Do. So finally, the other day I was going there specifically to DONATE money and possibly have lunch, lunch was definitely not the priority. I walked in and found it to be a warm and inviting little spot, really adorable. They also have really cute gifts at incredibly reasonable prices, (MOST BOOKS ARE $1.00), and no tax is added to gift items or meals. I was seated at an adorable little table by the window in the side room. My waitress, Beth highly recommended the chicken salad, she told me it was her absolute favorite. So, considering that was just what I happened to be in the mood for, I went with the chicken salad on wheat. It was SOO YUMMY, light & healthy, not a lot of mayo, & a few cherries added a nice tart/sweet flavor. Hate to sound like a broken record, but it was, if not THE Best Chicken Salad I've ever had, then it came darn close to it. And believe me, i am picky, particularly with chicken, as any gristle or fat grosses me out. With meat it is almost expected, & easily seen, but chicken fat skeeves me & there wasn't a drop on this chicken. Delish. Baked Goods looked wonderful & the chocolate they're made with comes directly from Paris, as the lady that manages the cafe has an apartment there. (Also had some fabulous little eiffel tower keychains in all diff colors for only $2.00-from PARiS-so sorry I didn't get a coupla those).\n\nSoooo, I bet you're wondering how I made out. Well after a great lunch I purchased some really cute knick-knacks, (BTW, I got an encyclopedia sized book for $1.00- it was a STEAL!!!). Then I donated a nice chunk of change (& i don't mean the \"chump\" kind). Next time I will up the ante- I'm shootin' for $1,000, say next month. And I would encourage any & all of you who can spare the \"change\" to please donate to The Black Cat Cafe in Devon, or to Paws or Pals, PLEASE,OH,PLEASE, HELP to SAVE The Lives of these Animals who can't help themselves. Their lives depend on the compassion, generosity, & kindness of human beings. Please Donate & Save Lives Today.", "All hail the Duchess of this place (me!) I love this quaint (feels like grandma's house in there) little cafe in the heart of Devon on the main line. I have been going here for the past year or so and I have been trying everything on the menu. This place automatically gets 5 stars for the cause it stands for, the sweet ladies who service you & the food that is actually quite good- for the cheap price that is hard to find on the main line.\n\nYes: Breakfast. Omelettes are great. Soups- the veggie chili and deifnitely all of the salads except......\n\nNo: Caesar salad- quite possibly the worst thing on the menu. It was all white romaine & generic dressing with croutons. Boooooring (& gross.)\n\nAgain, a STEAL for main line dining- eating to save the kitties. I will keep coming back here as long as they're in business!", "I can't speak to the food here. I attempted to eat here one weekday afternoon, arriving at 2:30 PM. Granted it was a late lunch, but as the business hours posted are from 8 AM - 3 PM, I thought I'd be able to give it a try. I asked for a table and was promptly told that they close at 3 PM. I asked if that meant they stopped seating at 3 PM (as one would expect from their hours) or if I had to finish eating before 3 PM. I was told they were locking up and leaving at 3 PM. Needless to say I left without eating. \n\nRestaurants post hours they are willing to seat people, not lock up times. If you want people to vacate at 3PM, perhaps you should post your hours as 8 AM - 2PM (or earlier).\n\nVolunteer staffed or not, its unprofessional and not customer friendly. You only care about raising money for cats as long as you can leave promptly at 3? Sure its a good cause, but its still a restaurant. Sorry, no excuse.", "Well I've still yet to eat at the Black Cat Cafe, but I did hear from one of it's managers because of my review (and a couple of cranks who decided I deserved passive aggressive \"compliments\").\n\nThis manager thanked me for bringing the problem to their attention, and was angry that this had occurred. As it was pointed out to me, when the cafe closes early it means that this organization takes in less money to help stray cats and dogs. \n\nThe notes I received from the manager of the Black Cat Cafe gave me every reason to try this little cafe again and support their cause. Hopefully after eating here, I'll be able to add a few stars." ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 1, 3 ]

[ "Tenderest chicken sandwich ever. And cheap. Remember to ask for plenty of the bbq sauce.\n\nFood: 4 stars\nService: na\nAmbiance: na \nOverall: 4 star", "A group of coworkers and I decided to go here one day for lunch. One in particular had said to me that, \" You must try it. DUDE! its run by Christians! That's why its not open on Sundays! SO GOOD!\" OK, sold, lets go. I was told not to be weary of the long line that steered awkwardly out the door. Once cued in, I barely had time to squint at the menu above before I found myself ordering a spicy chicken sandwich meal. My feet just knew where to take me; led to the counter perhaps by an unexplainable force looming over head?? I'm sure it was the glowing fluorescent milkshakes and visions of a Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis meal that led me on my path... Now having meal in hand, I was dismissed from the counter with a genuine, \"Bless your day\" from my mysterious patron saint server, Gwen.\n\nAs much as i would like to say my meal was beyond the scope of fast foods, it wasn't, just because fast food in general is catching up to consumer preference. However, this Chick-fil-A was clean, prompt, and friendly. Good food, smiling staff, and a spiritual awakening, that's what I want for lunch today!!", "I am amazed by the friendly staff at this location. They were super nice and food was out fast. I really like the waffle fries and spicy chicken.", "Typical CFA, consistently friendly service, good food (for fast food), and moderately priced. I like this location's quick in, quick out on Ulmerton, and it's proximity to the St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.", "Being from NYC, the concept of a restaurant being closed on Sunday was surprising to me. I understand it, but it can be frustrating at times. I understand Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, but not eating? Unimaginable. So isn't making food work? Never mind - I digress.\n\nHands down, this is my favorite choice among the drive-thru options. The service is better than what you would expect and the food simply tastes better. Usually, eating fast food is a necessary evil where you are traveling, in a rush and starving. You grab that happy meal to go to satisfy the hunger pangs, but then regret it an hour later. Chick-Fil-A doesn't leave me feeling like I just ingested three days worth of calories in one sitting.\n\nAnd really, who does't love their ad campaign with cows painting billboards imploring would-be carnivores to \"eat mor chikin\"?", "I am a Chick-Fil-A fiend, but this location on Ulmerton is my fav! Of course they sell the legendary Chick-Fil-A sammich and my orders have been consistently accurate, hot and tasty at this location. \n\nThe location is super convenient to the many businesses in the Feather Sound area, but that also means that they are crazy busy during the lunch hours between 11am-2:00p. Now, what makes them outstanding to me is an effort to reduce your wait time in the drive-thru, they equip their staff with a handheld device that they use to take your order from your car instead of you having to wait to inch your way up to the speaker box to order. You can also pay on the device if you use your debit card. \n\nI'll probably go tomorrow during lunch to feed my addiction. :-)", "Chic-Fil-A isn't what it used to be. Back when they first opened a store in Elizabethtown, KY, the people there freaked out. They went there every day, after work, after school, after breathing, but not me. I tried it and I liked it but the prices seemed a little steep for what you get. \n\nI'm convinced at this point that Chic-Fil-A has a machine labeled \"waffle fry stale maker\". Every. single. time. Always stale or just cold waffle fries will greet your mouth when you while you're driving away. \n\nThe chicken is extremely decent. By that, I mean it's bad for the price. I find tendons and rough spots in the meat all the time.\n\nI like their methods of alleviating the crowds but it does nothing to help their food quality.\n\nEssentially I equate Chic-Fil-A to Cluckin' Bell from Grand Theft Auto. Just listen to some of the commercials sometime on YouTube and you'll get it.", "I'm not a huge fast food fan.....but this was good! Spicy chicken Sandwich and waffle fries did Not leave me feeling sick or overly full. I appreciated the kind interaction with all employees.my son particularly loved the play area. Our experience was great and exceeded my expectations as we were merely stopping in for a quick bite on our way through town", "The drive thru was quick and the food was hot. Not much to add beyond that. I only get Chick Fil A when I am on vacation and I wasn't left wanting by this visit.", "They have some really good chicken nuggets. The fries are not really that good. \n\nThey also have very weird people working there. I have long suspected there is a chick-fil-a \"cult\",\n\nSimilar to the Freemasons or the Illuminati. They have late night meetings in Chick-Fil-A's and have sacrifices with dead chicken bodies which they fornicate with and sodomize. \n\nI know this does not sound real, but I think it is. I knew someone that worked here and he kind of told me about it, but could not give me the real scoop, he just said they are watching him and he cannot talk about it. I looked in his eyes and saw fear, real fear. He was on the verge of death with another word about these satanic rituals and practices being held. \n\nWatch out for high prices and satanic rituals here." ]

[ 4, 5, 4, 3, 4, 5, 2, 4, 3, 3 ]

[ "Have a party and no time to cook? Perhaps you can't cook to save your life? Order pizza from Charlie's! If Charlie's was a girl, I'd marry her!\n\nThis is my absolute favorite pizzeria in the Norristown area. They do everything right: their pies have a crunchy crust, delicious sauce, and ample toppings - try the works, or get one with sausage and pineapple.\n\nInside, there's a rear dining room, but I've only ever gotten take out. They also sell beer and wine coolers, which come in handy for those pesky social engagements.\n\nNOTE: Also called Charlie's Pizza and Beer.", "Great red top pizza...if you're on who doesn't like a lot of cheese, like me, this place is GREAT. Sauce is very flavorful, and it's thin pizza with crispy crust. \n\nMy mom also loves their white pizza! \n\nThis place is great if you're looking for something other than your ordinary cheese pizza. They also sell 6-packs of beer, bonus, and are conveniently located next-to or right near a beer distributor (in the same shopping center). If my memory serves me correctly, they're also open later than some of the other pizza joints in the area..which is ALWAYS a plus.", "Closest thing to Brooklyn pizza in the area. Great service! Get a red top!", "My wife told me this was great pizza. I grew up in Queens and on Long Island. I lived in Manhattan for a couple of years.\n\nThis pizza does not cut it. Any New Yorkers in the area, Charlie's is not going to make you think of home.\n\nBland, doughy. No distinct wonderful taste.", "My favorite pizza is Charlie's Red Top. I wouldn't even suggest ordering anything else here. A very sweet sauce tomato pie type of pizza, there is cheese, just not a lot. Thin crust means I can eat too much is the only problem I see! Plus they have a very good selection of cold six packs even single cans from behind the counter.", "Phoned in for a large pizza with sausage, onions, and mushrooms. I was given a 20-minute estimate, and when I got there, I only had to wait a minute before my order was ready. At $10.90 for a large pie and $1.80 a topping, the total was around $17. Not bad.\n\nAs expected, our pizza was delicious! Crispy crust, wonderful aroma, nice heft to a slice.\n\nIf you want New York style pizza, this might not be your place - they don't outright claim to make those here, anyway.\n\nThanks to Charlie's, my car now smells like pizza. Best air freshener ever!", "Charlie's is like one of those on again, off again relationships - for a bit you think it's all good, but then you decide it's not so good, but stay together 'cause there's no one else around. The crust is ok most of the time, a decent chewy/crunchy texture to the crust but then one night it's just a disappointment. One night the cheese and sauce satisfyingly blend and then one night the cheese is separating as you pull the slices and the oil is leaking out - yuk. In a nutshell, it's the inconsistency that gets me...but I know I'll be picking up the phone again, trying one more time.", "I go out of my way to get to East Norriton for Charlie's Pizza. I rented an apartment near there a few years ago, and I have missed Charlie's every day since I moved. Charlie's also sells takeout beer, which is convenient and well priced... the pizza is just outstanding!", "This place usually has a line of people, so it's probably one of the better pizza spots in the area for a traditional pie. Ask for the red top and they'll put extra sauce on top of the pizza; it's a sweet sauce and quite tasty. We ordered a white pizza as well this weekend and it was entirely bland. Who makes white pizza without ricotta? The pizza dough also has a rough bottom of cornmeal which I'm not crazy about. I'd go here in a pinch, but it's not my favorite pizza spot in town. I'd stick with Via Veneto in Norristown or Franzone's in Conshy.", "My wife says so in her review but this can't get enough attention:\n\nThere is no ricotta on their white pizza.\n\nEpic fail on that one!" ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 2, 5, 5, 3, 5, 3, 2 ]

[ "I f'ing love you, Waffle House.\n\nMy arteries can't say the same.", "Waffle House: home of the all-carb-breakfast-for-dinner. Smothered, covered, chunked is the best way to recover after a day climbing at City Museum. \n\nThank god they don't have these in my neck of the woods, or I'd be absolutely huge.", "Oh my goodness, how I wish there was a Waffle House anywhere on the West Coast! But nooooo, the owners don't want to pay CA minimum wage.\nI swear to you, they'd make mad bank if they opened one here.\n\nIn late August 2009, my dad took me and my sister on a cross country road trip. This was the first Waffle House any of us had ever set foot in. We hadn't a clue as to what to expect. The waitress was super friendly and very patient with these weird So Cal creatures. \nWhen we were there, they had a breakfast special: a waffle or biscuit and gravy, bacon or sausage patty, grits or hash browns, toast, eggs.. Um I think that was it. Anyway, two of those orders, (we tried one of everything), fed the three of us. AND there was leftover food. All for around $14!?!? No way! That can't happen in CA!\nSince grits aren't really a CA thing, our kind waitress prepared ours how she likes them; with salt, pepper, and sugar. I'm not a fan.. But everything else was the best.\n\nWhat tripped us out the most was that *everything* was made right then and there.\n\nPlaces like this don't really exist in CA. =[\n\nI'd have to get rolled around if there was a Waffle House in the state of California. Yup.", "I have been obsessed with Waffle House and their hashbrowns since college road trips down south. I'll take mine smothered, occasionally smothered and covered, please! Mmmmm, this time I enjoyed a waffle and sausage as well. I must say, either it was all in my head or the waffle houses in \"the south\" are much tastier. I grew up not far from Collinsville so I knew (again, in my head) that I wasn't getting a true southern experience, haha. I'll take it though. Living in Chicago now this is the closest Waffle House to me and perhaps I'll be making more trips to Collinsville when I return to my hometown. Good thing I don't go home all that often or I'd need some serious blood pressure and cholesterol meds :)", "I've been a Waffle House fan since my first visit to the franchise during a trip to Ohio. I still remember that day fondly... I had ordered a Texas Cheesesteak. They brought it out and it lay there on my plate, glistening in all it's oily glory. I took a bite and as I pulled the delicious artery clogging sandwich away it felt as if there was a layer of Vaseline on my lips. My fingers were slippery with grease, but I couldn't let go. I went in for another bite and from there I was hooked. I've had the opportunity to visit Waffle Houses in North Carolina and now here in Illinois and I tell ya, it's good no matter where you are.", "Closest waffle house in fairview area. Took the kid there, and it was very good. The wait staff was wonderful to us- they even played Christmas music for my son! Quick, cheap, good. You can't beat it. A good introduction to good diner food for the boy!", "The best Waffle House around. Scatter, smother, cover, chunk and dice me baby! LOLOLOLOL", "I usually love Waffle House but had an omelet this time and it was made with those darn liquid eggs and so the consistency was pretty weird. As always, the hash browns were delicious. Sure wish there were more Waffle Houses west of the Mississippi!!!", "I love the whole Waffle House chain, and have been to almost every single one in the St Louis area. Great food at a great price.", "The Waffle House is a great place to enjoy the food that is not good for you but tastes so awesome! Even though I think the best time to grab a bite to eat here is after 1am on the weekend its great for normal times too. The hash browns that are loaded to the max are awesome and the service is always pretty good and your order is always served to you fast and hot. If your a people watcher it doesn't get any better than this early in the morning on the weekends. The cook there on the weekends on the night shift has been there forever and does a great job. I have eaten there other times and the food was still good but not like it is when he is on the grill. I don't know his name but hes the man that you want to cook your order. Great place and I will continue to recommend this place as well as eat there." ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 3, 4, 4, 5, 3, 4, 5 ]

[ "Waited 1 hr and 20 min still no food. Many dishes on the menu not available. Not well functioned or organized at all.", "Gorgeous location, servers are kind and attentive, coffee is solid, drink menu is quality and more creative than anywhere else around. The food! The food is delicious! Pleasing to the eye AND the tummy. You'll leave full and satisfied without feeling like you need a nap (Nashville has great food but it can be quite indulgent around this town). If you are visiting soon, take note that this new spot is opening SOFTLY at the moment. Glad to have Roze in town!", "So so so happy to have this place in the neighborhood!\n\nThe atmosphere is definitely more open, light, airy, and fashionable than I'm used to seeing in the Inglewood area. Cafe Roze is a well-planned out all day cafe concept just across from Southern Grist and Vinyl Tap. \n\nThe coffee is from revelatory and is floral and tasty. My wife's late, the Roze Latte, was perfectly balanced with a hint of cardamom and rose. She said it's her favorite in Nashville shortly after the first sip. \n\nTheir food is thoughtful, warm, and nicely presented. My Stout Waffles with cherries was so packed with flavor. Wife's BLT was just as good. \n\nPros:\n\nTasty and pretty\n\nCons\n\nWaiting system led to a crowd but tables were processed efficiently. \n\nOverall\n\nPerfect new neighborhood spot!", "I have already eaten here 5+ times in the short amount of time that it's been open because it's THAT good! Not only if their food superior to everywhere else around Porter/Greenwood, they serve revelator coffee all day and all sorts of fizzy/juice drinks! I'm also super stoked to have more vegetarian/vegan options in the neighborhood. Cafe Roze delivers on the good vibes, friendly staff, beautiful space, and fantastic food!", "Glad to have this spot in Inglewood/East Nash! I love the vibe in the space, bright, simple and something fresh to Nashville. Staff are friendly, the owner is passionate and thoughtful and the food I've had is on point. Ordered the burger with fires and ate every bite. Fries...order them, they are perfectly cooked and seasoned shoestring sized. Best I've eaten in some time. I will be a regular at this Cafe!", "it's finally arrived ... the space and someone's love have clicked ... the food the coffee the spirits are dancing happily at cafe roze!! well done!!!", "I'm so excited to have a new artisan restauraunt \nin the neighborhood! The Hummus Avocado toast was incredibly yummy and the Orange Blossom Gin Fizz was a perfect refreshment \nfor a hot sunny day-drinking adventure!", "I don't get to this part of Eastwood near enough. It's gorgeous. If you have some time to kill, make a left off Porter on to Greenwood and just see where the asphalt takes you. Lush, green and full of pretty houses*, Eastwood (and Porter Heights if heading east) are gems. But that's neither here nor there. Well, it's sorta here because the winding road and shade trees get you in the perfect mood for a meal at Cafe Roze.\n\nYou know the space. It's been a few different restaurants but I think this is gonna stick. This time, the space has been built out for a nice casual vibe with a bar that goes the length of the seating area. There aren't a lot of tables and the demand in this part of town is high so, don't come in a large group and don't come expecting to sit right away. I arrived just before the lunch rush and snagged bar space for my buddy and me. If I *had* to wait on a table it would have been, about, 15-20 minutes. No worries. It's not that kind of a party. I can sit at the bar.\n\nSpeaking of 'the bar,' there are plenty of libations to try: beer, wine, cocktails, coffee, etc. I opted for the watermelon juice since it's 999 degrees outside. It came in a generous pour and was just pulpy enough to let me know it was fresh. Served with ice, this is the drink you want during the dog days of summer. Reading the menu on the internetz, I was certain on what to get: the fishbowl with tumeric egg had my name all over it. Well, it will. The dish isn't ready yet. I was slightly disappointed so I moved on to choice 2: the roze bowl.** At first glance, this all vegetable combo of black lentils, red quinoa, roasted zucchini, kale, and pickled radish (I think there might have been some carrot as well) looked a little twee, especially with the beet tahini schmeared across the side of the bowl. Forget appearances: use the kale to bring the tahini in to the bowl and mix everything together. What you get is a nutrient-rich, satisfying and healthy lunch that fills you up but won't weight you down. I ate a couple of hours ago and I still feel full but I don't feel pained.\n\nCR is new and they're working out the kinks but starting very strong. My interactions with the staff ranged from pleasant to strained to ignored but that all turned around when the owner introduced herself. Her energy and excitement were palpable and she told us a bit about how she came across the building and creating this new slice of Eastwood. She was a delight and I left our conversation wanting her to win. As the owner, she could just sit in back and count numbers but she made the choice to interact with her customers. That says a lot. Like I said: I think this is gonna stick.\n\n*So stop building those T&S monstrosities that don't go with the neighborhood, look awful and don't sell. No one wants them.\n**If CR had gluten-free bread, I would have tried one of the sandwiches. They looked incredible.", "I've visited Cafe Roze twice since its opening and been quite pleased on both occasions. Their coffee is from a local cafe called Revelator, which sells pretty decent coffee. You can also get hot coffee with unlimited refills which is a HUGE plus. \n\nI definitely suggest trying their hard-boiled BLT. It was just the right amount of savory and crunchy and the turmeric hard boiled egg was DELICIOUS. The whole sandwich was very filling and modestly priced as well!\n\nThe atmosphere is very inviting with a very cute aesthetic that keeps you looking at the pastel pink tables. I definitely suggest this place to anyone looking for a bright, happy meal. The only problems I found were the staff didn't quite know all of the meals, but that is something that will get better over time! I will definitely be returning soon", "Some outstanding food in what, at first glance, comes off as just another trendy cafe. I had the burger, which was mouthwateringly fantastic and someone in the kitchen had the genius idea to serve it on a biscuity, briochey roll. At first it seems that the burger is way too big for the bun, but by the end, the extra heft of the roll deals with the juices perfectly and the cheese had the perfect amount of melt to it. Definitely a contender for Top 10 burgers ever from this neighborhood spot in what I think is now being referred to as \"Porter Crossing\"(?) near Vinyl Tap and Southern Grist" ]

[ 1, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5 ]

[ "Thank god for Local Table opening in Conshohocken! We needed a fun & healthy place in our town! I love going there knowing I won't feel gross after eating & I'll actually feel refreshed and energetic! The juices are delicious and each shakra shake his exactly what you need to complete your day based on how you feel. The spicy green detox helped me after a killer hangover as well as the red with the beets included to cure that upset stomach!! \nThe whole menu looks delicious and I can't wait to try everything! Spicy bbq chicken is a must! Substituted on cabbage leaves or romaine has me feeling guilt free when lowering the carbs! \n\n5 stars all the way for a healthy, clean & fun atmosphere!", "Mixed feelings - Chicken tartine was pretty solid but could have used some more flavor. Green shakra shake was not impressive, def would not order again, especially not for $6. My daughter did love the dairy free fro yo though. Overall, it was pretty good but not worth the price.", "The breakfast sandwich and yellow chakra drink are both delicious. I'm so excited that local table exists and can't wait to try everything! It's nice to have a healthy option for breakfast and lunch right in Conshohocken.", "First of all, I love the concept - fresh, healthy, cute, and the menu all sounds great. Maybe I just ordered poorly, late in the day. \n\nI came in for a quick take-out dinner and got the chopped salad with chicken. For $11 ($7 for the salad and 4 for chicken), I expected more. The salad itself was very underwhelming - generic romaine/spinach/kale, a few fancily cut carrots and cucumbers, bland slightly-old tasting tomato, and some mcintosh apple starting to brown. Not to be overly critical, but for a place billed as \"local, fresh\" (and all the other trendy buzzwords), I expected much fresher ingredients with more flavor. Especially tomatoes this time of year. The free range chicken was quite good, but for $4 seemed a little skimpy - probably about 3 oz. Overall, I ended up still being slightly hungry and unsatisfied after eating this. I almost got a smoothie too, but for another $6 I'm glad I didn't.\n\nAlso, I expected a place like this that seems earthy and environmentally friendly, not to have flimsy plastic containers and plastic take-out bags. Just sayin.\n\nI'm sure Local Table will do well given there are basically no other places like this in Conshy, and plenty of young, health-conscious, well-to-do yippie types. This would totally be my type of place too, but I've had way better (and less pricey) salads at the mom and pop pizza places in conshy, so I won't be scrambling to eat here again anytime soon.", "Super healthy cafe - locally made organic foods and drinks and smoothies. Breakfast sandwich is good and grab a shakra shake.\n\nThe prices are expensive of course - the curse of organic eating.", "In general i'm a fan of the concept. I'm always looking for clean-eating, healthy, and gluten-free options. I came in and got the Harvest Protein salad. This salad has a lot of potential, but the main issue is that it's very one-note. No additional flavor added - it could really benefit from a zingy vinegarette, a squeeze of lemon, a shot of sriracha - anything to give it a boost. If I were making it at home i'd add red wine vinaigrette with mustard seed. My understanding from others is that many of their meals are like this, and could use a shot of flavor while still keeping it healthy. \n\nI'll definitely be back, but I hope they refine their menu a little bit so I don't have to bring my food home and doctor it up each time.", "Great concept and great execution. Finally a spot to get my wheatgrass on! Where would I be without a morning boost? I don't know what is in that coffee, but I never felt so energetic and satiated from a single cup. I know that being new they are working out the jinks, which excites me because that means it will only get better! Try the Avocado smash and any of their juice blends if you need a starting point. And for the love of Pete, get a morning boost!!", "Came back a second time for lunch and had a great experience. \n\nYou can order any of the sandwiches on purple cabbage leaf wraps instead of bread, which is awesome. After my friend and I asked the poor girl about 50 questions about the menu and specials for the day, I got the chicken tartine sandwich in the cabbage wrap. So delicious! The pulled chicken as always is fresh and tasty, and is really satisfying with the sesame seed oil, avocado and crispy cabbage slaw. I also tried one of the handmade carrot cinnamon energy balls for $1.75 - totally worth it. Tasted like a carrot cake Lara bar or similar.\n\nThere were plenty of staff taking orders, bringing out food, drinks, etc. at lunch on Thurs at 12:30 -- so even though there was a decent crowd, it was easy to get service. Everyone was really friendly and helpful too.\n\nI still think some of the prices are a little high, especially for the smoothies/juices and salads for what you get. But I know you pay more for organic, cage-free, etc., and am happy to see a health-conscious eatery. I just would rather buy my own local farm fruits and veggies and make my own juice, rather than pay $6.\n\nI would totally get lunch here more often (and continue getting sandwiches on cabbage wraps), if I weren't moving to Denver in a week!", "The after workout \"shake\" leaves a lot to be desired. I was expecting a nice cold refreshing beverage and instead got a lukewarm cinnamon almond liquid that eventually made me sick. The juices might be better but the shakes are not shakes.", "local table is great and was a much needed addition to the conshy area. it's conveniently located and the restaurant itself is really nicely decorated. everyone working there is really friendly and there's a really fun atmosphere. there is a counter where you can sit and eat or wait for your order in addition to the tables. their juices are phenomenal - I highly recommend the \"spicy green\" chakra shake. they also have a good selection of chia snacks and healthier drinks. \n\nthey've introduced an \"ingredient of the week,\" which so far has included cherries and corn. marcie gets a lot of the ingredients from local farms and it just makes the experience even better. \n\nfor breakfast, the breakfast pops, shakes, local morning sandwich, and the heirloom and tomato and leek bagel are delicious. \n\nfor lunch/dinner, the chopped salad and harvest protein salad, and any of their soups are really good. I've also tried the smash trio and vegan fro yo - so good! \n\nI am really looking forward to going on a saturday morning for their freshly made bloody mary event where you bring your own vodka and they mix it with fresh juices made in house. two thumbs up!" ]

[ 5, 3, 5, 2, 4, 4, 5, 4, 2, 5 ]

[ "Let me start off letting you know that I am not a fan of dance clubs. I went to this club because I thought it would have good atmosphere and good/cheap drinks. Unfortuantely this was not the case. I ordered an over price gin and tonic and it was terrible. REALLY? there are only three ingredients to a gin and tonic. Its so simple! The bar tender had made the drink with sweet lime concentrate instead of a lime wedge. After the first sip, I thought to myself \" I dislike sugary drinks... wtf is in this glass.\" The crowd was unpleasant much like my drink. I've been to some great clubs (NYC, san fran etc) and this place isn't worth the time it takes to get your ID checked at the door. Go some place else.", "I didn't find this bar to be \"the best bar in the world\" as they claimed it. I found it to be a generic college-group hang out with beer pong, a dance floor, and a pool table. The music was okay.", "I had an AMAZING time at this bar. Judging from the other reviews, my night was probably a fluke but I will give it credit where credit is earned. There is a dance floor with plenty of room for getting your groove on. The DJ definitely knows what he is doing too. \n\nAnother really great aspect is that part of the bar is outside, which on a warm St Louis night is really charming. It has entrances in the front and back, both monitored by bouncers. \n\nThe bartenders were friendly enough and drinks were normal prices as far as I remember, but my math gets fuzzy on amazing nights like this if you know what I mean.\n\nThe coolest part was that they let us play flip cup! I played (awesomely I might add) for two hours with the funnest group of lesbians I have ever met. \n\nOverall, a night I will always remember.", "ah yes, the final stop for our bach party.\n\nthere were tons of people on the dance floor, good tunes coming from the dj, lots of creepy dudes asking who the bride was in our group (hmm maybe the one with the huge ring and sash that says \"bachelorette\"???), and several bachelors on their \"last night out\" looking like they might not live to see the next day. yikes.\n\nwe had fun dancing until our group was infiltrated by some individuals who thought they were auditioning for a janet jackson video and starting having dance-offs that were bordering on all out dance gang warfare. \n\nafter i put a stop to that mess, 2 of us managed to hustle our way up into the dj booth to tell the dj that he smelled lovely and really really REALLY needed to play some nelly for our beautiful bride to be. after some begging/awkwardness, he obliged but only played about a minute of E.I. which is not considered to be nelly's greatest. come on, the STL is nelly's town - play me some batter up!!!\n\nthis is the perfect place to end an evening like ours --- if you're looking for somewhere clean/safe, do not go out on the landing. if you dislike tourists or bachelorette parties, do not go out on the landing. if you feel like it's cool to bitch about all of the above in the bathroom line to strangers, DO NOT GO OUT ON THE LANDING.\n\nseriously, if you are a st. louis native, you should know these things and not talk my ear off about how much you hate tourists and bachelorette parties...", "This place embodies everything I don't want in a bar, EXCEPT a spectacle(hence the second star). It's relatively creepy; The music is bad; and it's filled with tourists from the suburbs and beyond. If I were in the mood to hit on a girl from the east side or St. Charles and try to convince her not to go back home with her girlfriends, I'd probably make this my backup plan after Morgan Street.", "Although I differ from some other reveiwers, I really like Big Daddy's. I have been there about 8 times (with Bachelorette parties and not) and we always have a good time. I always get drinks bought for me and my friends and they play good music (well, I like it). When I request a song, the DJ almost always plays it (and quickly I might add). It is SUPER busy on Saturday nights which I love and Friday nights are busy too, not as much as Saturday. Fun times! Since I love to dance, this place is great fun!\n\nBTW-The DJ is a hoot. He has the hots for my friend and every time we go, he remembers her. Last time, he spotted her with a flashlight and started singing along to the song he was playing to impress her, later asking where her husband was. BWAHAHAHA. \n\nGood times!!", "This is the Hot spot in town? wow. I wasn't expecting much, but i guess I should have expected nothing. In its defense, The DJ was spinning good music, current and older hip hop. Thats a star. Drinks were cheap ($3/ bottle). Another star. I ordered couple buttery nipple shots. YUCK! all curled and sour. I have had many of these and these were bad. So i told the lady that the milk might have been bad, She said it was frozen, gave me 2 more on the house. These were even worse. I threw them out. I know the difference between frozen and rancid. This milk's gone bad! \n\nDance floor.. open. no one was dancing so the DJ came out of his dj booth area and went MIA a lot. maybe this place used to be good. Or is good in the summer time? It has potential, tsk tsk.", "I went here with some co-workers & friends to celebrate their birthdays. I got there way earlier than everyone else, so much so that the bar was practically empty. The plus side to that was that I was able to order some of their food. They have a sandwich called the Motherclucker, and OMG is it amazing! Their homemade chips are good too. Our server was a total sweetheart. The drinks weren't too badly priced, but then again I was drinking rum (Captain Morgan) & cokes all night. At one point, one of my drinks was stolen by someone who was with someone I knew. I told my server, whom told security and the manager. They wound up giving me another drink free. For that reason, she got a very nice tip (plus she was awesome and deserved it). The DJ played really good music. A lot of it took me back to middle and high school, which was kinda fun. There was also a lot of modern music . I would definitely go back here, and this is coming from a gal who HATES going downtown.", "My whole-hearted recommendation of this place is based on a number of assumptions: (1) you are going for lunch; (2) you really like burgers; (3) you are a smoker who has no taste buds and/or you just generally appreciate incredibly (emphasis: INCREDIBLY) salty food; (4) you do not want to eat anything remotely healthy; and (5) you do not care at all about the quality of service, recognizing that waiting tables during a day shift at a bar/restaurant on the landing is probably the lowest rung of table-waiting employment. Assuming all of those things are true, go, and get the frisco melt.", "Picture a bar that bills itself as the \"Best Bar In The Entire World\" but falls short by about, oh, everything, and you're just getting to what goes down at Big Daddy's on any busy night. \n\nIn fairness, the bar as a space has some promise, with both an large indoor bar and outside patio for those warm cool evenings. I'd even say some of the bartenders are pretty cool, all things considered.\n\nBut wow, when the midnight hour rolls around, you'd think the Douche Olympics were in town. Popper collars, backward lids, jorts, striped shirts and Abercrombie seem to be the name of the game, almost like prerequisites for entry (strangely, a sign outside doesn't allow you to wear sunglasses at night there, and any place that doesn't support Corey Hart (http://search.creativecommons.org/?q=corey+hart&sourceid=Mozilla-search) is kind of lost proposition anyway). \n\nThe bar, or rather dance floor is an awful mess of country hip hop sizzlin' singles guaranteed to cause spastic bumping and grinding. Granted, the Midwest Farmer's Daughter cum Drunk Sorority Sister look is popular here amongst the gals, but without any irony (guess that is good)...\n\nCould this place be good? I suppose at happy hour it's another story and I hear their food is passable, but if you're looking for a modern bar with a somewhat sophisticated level of social interaction, you're not going to find it here.\n\nStrange bonus: It's next to a wax museum, which is somehow wrong and right at the same time." ]

[ 1, 2, 4, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4, 5, 2 ]

[ "BYOB. Lunch & dinnner; eat in or take out. Delivery, with a $15 minimum.\n\nAwesome. Not the typical \"Thai restaurant\" decor: very bright and airy, with underwater scenes painted on all the walls. I wasn't sure of the decor's connection with the restaurant until I noticed that the menu says \"Please visit our Under Sea Dining\". I didn't notice any elephants.\n\nThe service was excellent -- very attentive. My lunch partner had been there earlier in the week, and the waitress greeted her by name! The food was satisfying as well, with a very nice selection. Probably the most telling thing was that the place was almost full -- that's a good sign! \n\nThe lunch deal is the best. $7.95/$8.95 for 3 courses (eat in only). A soup, an app and a main course. Can't beat it. A la carte prices look very reasonable, both at lunch and at dinner. I had Tom Yum Soup, two Shrimp & Corn Cakes, and Pad Se Ew, accompanied by green tea. My lunch partner had something called Ravioli Soup (\"Home made shrimp & chicken dumpling\"), a Spring Roll and Masaman [sic] Curry. No dessert on this visit, but the selections look intriguing; I'll try one another time. The bill, including tax, was $20 for the two of us. \n\nFor dinner, they have an option similar to that offered by a number of other Thai restaurants: they offer a list of 12 or so various sauces/preparations, then you pick the protein (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, calamari, mixed seafood, or tofu w/ vegetables) that you want prepared with it. The various protein options are priced accordingly. You can work your way through the menu, for instance, with tofu done a different way for 12 meals, then move on to chicken. That's 84 different combinations before you even touch the rest of the menu!\n\nThe rest of the dinner menu is extensive. Going with the Under Sea Dining theme, the seafood selections include soft shell crab, tuna, salmon, seabass, red snapper, catfish, and the usual shrimp, scallops, mussels & etc. You can even snap up something called \"Winning Alligator\" (\"sauteed slice alligator, eggplant, onion, bell pepper, with julienne ginger, soy bean, green peppercorn Thai aromatic herb sauce\"). There is an especially wide selection of vegetarian dishes, including soups, apps and entrees. It looks as though you can ask them to adjust the spice level to your taste: \"Little spicy, extra spicy, very spicy (hot)\". \n\nOh, and for those Phans of Pho -- they've got it.\n\nIf you are walking by, you can pick up a menu from the menu-holder near the door, take it back home or to the office, and drool. \n\nI will be going back -- soon.", "yayyyyyyyyy!! Go here!! Go here!! Go here!! Because if this place goes out of business I'll cry. Finally, good Thai in Philly. I've been missing it for so long. \n\nI've eaten in or gotten take out 4 times this week and everything has been delicious (and very veggie friendly!!!).", "Had lunch here with Pat D. (what a sweetie she is! and a great yelper, too.) and it was terrific. Note: If you are from Thailand or a true hot & spicy Thai lover you'll likely have to ask them to \"kick it up a notch\" but for people like me who like \"wimpy\" Thai - this place is great.\n\nDecor is freshly painted with brand new everything (red wodd chairs) and a big blue sea-scape mural painted on the walls.\n\nService was quick and quiet - just great.\n\nMy 3 course lunch special (if you eat in it's 7.95 - 11.95) included a soup (I got the \"ravioli\" aka wonton soup - clear broth and light, yummy wontons -2), appetizer (I got the Tom Sum - Thai salad made with cabbage instead of the usual - and more pricey green papaya), and entree (I had Masaman Curry with Tofu which was coconutty and mild - which I love - and I ate every bit.)\n\nI will DEFINITELY be back.\n\nYAY for close-by Thai!!!", "The three course lunch was a great bargain, and lots of good food to boot. The staff was very cheery and friendly, the interior is sparse but pleasant. \nI got the dumplings which had a great curry/sweet flavor that I wasn't expecting, and the spicy soup which was true to its name. The pad thai was a good size portion and most importantly very good! And while I'm still craving Boston's Brown Sugar regularly, I may turn to Thai Chef & Noodle to sate that craving. \n\nIn my continuing search for good thai food in Philly this was a delicious surprise. \nYay I'm a fan indeed!", "i was SO excited after a good foobooz writeup about this place... something about the thai place to make you stop saying you can't get good thai food in philly. unfortunately i'm still saying that... and the longer i live here, the whinier i get. i'm even annoying myself. so anyway, i was bursting at the seams with excitement when i tried this place about a month ago and i was so, so, so underwhelmed. i'm not even sure if it stacks up with other sub-par thai experiences here! i mean, the cuisine is pretty much tasty by default; nothing was bad... it's just... so painfully average. which is the last word anyone should ever use to describe thai food with all those exciting ingredients! no flavor in the coconut milk soup... no spice in the drunken noodles. beautiful walls, though slightly awkward dining room setup... too many tables in there. felt like everyone else was witnessing my spirits fall when our food arrived. i am going to be such a crotchety bitch when i get old!!!", "We just went here for dinner, and it will definitely not be the last time! They have a nice big menu, full of both the recognizable Thai dishes and a good amount of things I hadn't seen before; also a variety of Vietnamese, Cambodian, Japanese, etc, dishes thrown into the mix, with a lot of vegetarian options toboot! Prices still not too bad for dinner, and big portions.", "So glad to have tasty and affordable thai food nearby! We ordered pad see yew (sp?) and drunken noodles -- the drunken noodles were a winner, despite another Yelper's mediocre review. Check out their menu on menupages.com since they dont have a website - it's really diverse!\nPlan ahead - delivery is painfully slow!", "seriously, thai, only a few blocks from my house? be still my heart!\nnow, this is no chicago thai food (my heart always breaks a little with that comment... but still, this place is good. it's fast. super fast. it's cheaper than erawan. \nand the food! i feel like i could almost be in gary indiana, that's how close it is to the chicago thai food it is!\nps-lunch special is such a good price, i could eat there by my lonesome just to get the deal.", "Decent Thai place that also delivers! Find their menu at http://philadelphia.menupages.com/restaurants/thai-chef-noodle-fusion/\n\nI've ordered from here twice and have been satisfied each time. We've had the pad-thai, pad se ew, and garlic beef - all of which have been super tasty and delivered hot and fresh. I took a star off because I think some of their dinner entrees are quite expensive (18 bucks for duck curry, really?) Seems like lunches are better value overall.", "Short on cash and feeling the effects of the Economy but still looking to lunch? \n\nFor taste, affordability, and fast service, look no further than Thai Chef. What a DEAL. $7.95/$8.95 Lunch special that includes your choice of soup (4 options, I got the yummy Tom Kha), appetizer (salad or choice of rolls, dumplings, etc) and then your main course (a wide selection of noodle and rice dishes) The selection is varied and you can't beat the price. They serve the first two together and the main course almost piggy-backs it. They're lightning fast. And the eats are mighty tasty.\n\nThe decor inside is uber trippy, painted in an under-the-sea motif that accompanies a motley crue of light fixtures.\n\nThis place is definitely in my top five for cheapest and most delicioso lunch eats in the city." ]

[ 4, 5, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4 ]

[ "There's just something about eating outside that makes me happy...so whenever it's nice I scoot on over to Cafette for a delicious meal that is the next best thing to making someone I love cook for me. Heck, even when it's not nice I enjoy hanging out in the shabby chic-style dining rooms! \n\nTheir slogan is \"Creative Homestyle Cuisine\" and I can't think of a better way to describe the whole vibe. The food is always fresh and healthy (standouts include the most awesome chicken salad sandwich ever made and eggs benedict that will make your heart sing) and the service is friendly and consistent. PLUS - Cafette is the home to the best chocolate cake I've ever eaten in my life, so save room for dessert!\n\nLots of choices for vegetarians and carnivores alike, very kid-friendly, great desserts, takeout and catering. Don't forget to BYO!", "Hum, I haven't been here for a while, but I seem to remember the menu being a bit bigger. We went there for brunch on Saturday and it seems they lost 80% of their breakfast choices. There were literally 5 dishes on the menu. There is something to be said for a restaurant that knows what they're good at and sticks to it, but this felt a little limited.\n\nThe food was good, but nothing exciting. The coffee was tasty. I remember the lunch menu being more diverse and more interesting taste-wise.\n\nI'll go back, just not for breakfast.", "Solid, cheery brunch spot serving fairly classic meals. The eggs benedict were perfectly poached and delicious. The breakfast burrito and it's accompanying guac and hot sauce were also great (if a little on the small side for my always hungry boyfriend). Definitely get the bacon - it's always nice to be served real, solid bacon when most places don't bother.\n\nThe inside was nice and bright and I think it would be great to eat in the outdoor space when it's a little warmer. Service was SUPER friendly and also amazingly fast - we were literally in and out in about 40 minutes.\n\nAll in all, good, perhaps a bit overpriced but quality food and it's tucked away location makes it a lovely saturday or sunday brunch spot.", "This quirky little restaurant is a little bit off the beaten path, located on a sleepy residential street just off of Chestnut Hill's main artery, Germantown Avenue. \n\nThe sandwiches are excellent, although last time I was in they had apparently discontinued some of my old favorites like the egg salad and the cucumber and jarlsberg. The same menu shrinking appears to have hit the brunch offerings as well, though the ones that remain are still quite good. \n\nPleasant outdoor seating, great for takeout, and larger than life Elvis Costello portraits", "The setting is small and intimate, the deco is attractive, colorful and modern. The kitchen embraces you as you walk in with a pile of homemade desserts. It lookslike you can sit outside in nice weather but we never have for no particular reason.\n\nThis is our easy brunch place, wake up Saturday morning and want to eat something quietly. Okay, fine, let's go to Cafette.\n\nThe food, however, while okay is just that- okay. The menu is small and a bit limited. The coffee is always kind of weak. They seeem to like to do a lot of things with eggs. There are vegetarian choices as they often do things with tofu ( not so easy to find).\n\nI will say it's a good place to bring kids despite the small quarters and the menu reflects foods for kids to eat too. \n\nIt's a nice little neighborhood place. It just isn't so remarkable necessarily.", "I went there for Sunday brunch. I was seated promptly but waited 10 minutes before someone even offered me a glass of water. \n\nThe Young man who served me was pleasant enough and presented the one brunch special but offered no additional suggestions. I ordered something basic pancakes and a side of bacon. What I thought was odd is that they had SEVERAL egg breakfast (eggs, home fries, a meat and toast) selections, but the pancakes and French toast were left to fend for themselves. \n\nThe food arrived within 5 minutes of placing my order. YAY. but the presentation. Blah. 2 ultra flat pancakes that looked more like crepes than Buttermilk pancakes and the taste was less than desirable. Very bitter and flavorless, the maple syrup was forced to flavor these flat discs of dough. They could have cooked the pancakes a little less wrapped them around some sweet ricotta and added some fruit compote. Just don't mislead the consumers by calling them pancakes. The bacon was a hearty surprise. I also tried the Decaf Raspberry Iced Tea, very tasty, but I would definitely ask them to go light on the ice. \n\nLimited menu, pricey for maybe the atmosphere(definitely not the food), mediocre service.\n\n$12.84 later I left Cafette less than satisfied.", "If this place has a stereotypical customer, it's a late 40's NPR listening woman. Located on a quiet residential street, the atmosphere is solidly \"pleasant\". The food is on the light side with emphasis on salads, sandwiches and soup. Probably two-thirds of the seating is outdoors. Overall, a nice place, but probably not the best for a day when you have a big hearty appetite.", "If you like to eat healthy fresh food outdoors this is the place for you. We had a great lunch of salad and soup on the patio this afternoon, yum.\nThe service was ok, nothing special but the food came fast and was super tatsy. Try the desserts, we had apple bread pudding and a fantastic blueberry pie (chock full of berries)\nI highly reccomend this place for lunch.", "I love BYOBs so decided to try Cafette with one of my HS friends last night!\nI got a special-Cornmeal encrusted grouper, which was very good. My friend got coconut chicken. She enjoyed her meal as well. We liked that the meals felt like they were \"homemade\" and just the right size (normal portions). Desserts looked amazing, but did not get one!\nWait staff seemed a little awkward (not in a mean way)--but just quiet and not a typical bubbly wait staff.\nAlso a large party sat down next to us and were very loud.....but enjoyed the meal!\nWorth a try!", "This is one of our all-time favorite Sunday brunch spots. Saturdays their brunch menu is MUCH shorter...maybe that's what's up with the yelpers who were disappointed by the small selection. The french toast is so thick and amazing...they change around the flavors periodically. \n\nThe outdoor dining is really cute. It is definitely a place for a relaxed meal...they won't hurry you through. I've had dinner here only a few times (made a really good spot for a big group, all byo), but brunch more than I can count. :)\n\nThe front isn't very appealing and you walk in right to the kitchen, but once you get inside, you'll feel right at home. Last time we were in it looked like they'd done some repainting and redecorating." ]

[ 4, 3, 3, 4, 3, 2, 4, 4, 3, 4 ]

[ "Panera bread is a great place to find both some delicious goodies at breakfast time and some wonderful sammitches, salads and soups during the rest of the day. \n\nMy current favorite is their chili - with cornbread sprinkled on the top to balance everything out. \n\nFrom a sammitch standpoint, the chipolte is my favorite. It has a nice \"kick\" to it and goes nicely with some tomato soup (or the aforementioned chili. \n\nAnd those darn cinn crunch bagels with hazelnut cream cheese should be a National Treasure - if we had a category for baked goods.", "I don't expect too much when I go out...I'm not expecting white glove service or everything to be brought out on a silver lined tray. I do expect service-with a smile, with s customer focused attitude and just to be nice. \nNo smile. No focus. Half hearted being nice. When I informed them that there had been a simple mistake and my ok was forgotten they more or less told me to get it myself at the grab and go box. Which oddly enough our cashier who was the assistant trainer neglected to mention the system of the \"get it yourself oj\". \n\nMediocre service at best...\n\nSide note Panera usually has classical music playing in the background this is the third time no music was playing leaving the ambiance void of comfort...it's like the beetles without the vocals...bad news bears!", "It looks healthy and flavorful, but the roast beef was grey and covered in fat. Likewise, the tomato and basil soup was so rich, it tasted unhealthy. Lastly, the cookie was terrible. All in all, I was pretty disappointing in the quality of the food.", "This Panera is right by my work and is a staple for a quick lunch. They offer salads and soups that rotate based on season, and most are quite good. I like that they have a drive-thru at this location in case I need to make a run for my morning coffee. They also have a really good greek yogurt parfait for a light and healthy breakfast.", "Writing a review makes me crave some broc and cheddar soup and a bbq chicken chop salad, with a wildberry smoothie. my fav!", "If you remotely have to be anywhere on time, or prefer a pace slightly higher than a snail pace...do not come here in the morning. The only redeeming aspect of this visit was Doug...who showed up to take my order when it became clear it was going to be noon by the time the girl behind the counter took my order. Never again.", "My father in law decided this is where he wanted to go for his birthday lunch this year. Aside from being very busy on A Sunday it was a very pleasant surprise from our usual lunch spots. There were ten of us and we each had something slightly different. The kids all had sanwiches with soup or chips. The Roast beef was the most popular. Followed by the grown up grilled cheese who doesn't like bacon on thier grilled cheese? I had the chicken avocado salad, it was very good but very large, next time I would go with the half size. The only soup that wasnt tried that day was the tomato. Two thumbs up from everyone who had the broccoli cheese. I tasted the chicken pot pie soup, it was perfect for a winter's day but I was too full from my salad to have a cup. We ended lunch with giant cookies. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday aftrenoon.", "I went through the drive thru. I failed to mention I wanted a spoon to eat my soup with and caeser dressing to go on my caeser salad. Luckily, I was able to carve a spoon out of my abnormally stale bread. The bread spoon didn't hold up to my expectations.", "Food meets expectations but the customer service sucks.\nThe customer service person we placed an order with made us feel *very* unwelcome. He mumbled in asking us our options, didn't answer when we asked questions, and made it clear he was not interested in talking. Very very rude. I wish I had complained to the management right away. Oh well. Won't go here again.", "The food is decent, although the bacon is seriously skimpy on the sandwiches. But the service of late has been awful! Salty associates who don't seem to want to be there... after making errors on the order. This has happened twice in the last two weeks! Rudeness maximized and I will not return. A shame as I pass it daily on my way to work." ]

[ 5, 3, 1, 3, 4, 2, 4, 1, 3, 2 ]

[ "Love their food very much!! Love the spicy rock shrimp appetizer & kimchi sashimi salad & sushi pizza :) nice music!", "I was walking down magazine st and stumble on this new asian bistro. The menu was pretty big and had a lot to choose from. The services was nice and attentive. I had roasted Chilean sea bass, the flavor was outstanding and roasted to perfection. Homemade pork dumpling and curry glazed rock shrimp are also a must try. I will be back for sure!!", "My wife and I ordered delivery from AJ&J Asian Bistro and we were simply impressed. It is brand spanking new and although we traditionally wait for a place to get some time behind it, this one intrigued us as we have been looking for Asian cuisine delivery that was better than your run of the mill that we feel like dominates uptown.\n\nI am rating it as five stars right now because I think it was just fantastic and particularly in light of it being a new business. All in all, excellent place! I am sure we will order again and I hope the quality stays because it will be our go-to place if so...\n\nThe food we had was just wonderful! Beef Satay, Pineapple Shrimp Friend Rice, Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Pad Thai and Shrimp Dumplings (Shu Mai). (We like to over order and have left overs and boy do we - we barely dented a couple of things but loved everything).\n\nThe portions were large and we were impressed with the food having arrived hot and the complete order was great! We had mild discord over who got the last Shu Mai and the fried rice was a true crowd pleaser. We absolutely loved the Lettuce Wraps and the lettuce was fresh and crisp which is very helpful for the appetizer!\n\nThe portion size makes the place a reasonable buy - we were both very impressed with the amount of food and the freshness of everything. I sincerely hope that all things remain the same and it is not just an early effort as we love to order Asian food and sincerely have been looking for a place that meets our quality desires and this place is promising!\n\nI would like to note that we have no idea who they are and we know nobody at the restaurant. We found a write up and gave it a shot! The staff was friendly when ordering and at delivery. Uptown, give it a whirl!", "The food is very good, I like the pad Thai noodle and sea bass. The sashimi is my favorite lol. The best thing is they have delivery, I can order anytime", "My boyfriend and I decided to try dinner and we happened to stumble upon this restaurant. Didn't know it was only open for two week, but I'm glad we went! We were welcomed w by the owner and the server upon arrival. The atmosphere was very chic! The owner was super friendly and recommended some great dishes. Their menu consisted of a large variety of Asian food from sushi, Thai, to Chinese, etc! I wanted to order the monk fish pate but they ran out so I tried a different cold appetizer n got the AJ&J salad. Boyfriend ordered pineapple fried rice (the fact that it was served out of an pineapple made him super happy) and Thai red snapper. Yum!!! We'll be back to try other things on the menu for sure!", "I can't say enough how delighted I was/am to eat here. I ordered to tempura roll, california roll and beef pad thai. All were fresh, bright and tasted great. \nThe menu is huge and has tons of options. Prices are standard for Magazine St.\nHighly reccomended!!", "Same owner as umi. Same waiter that isn't great! Told him our appetizer shrimp tasted like a mouth full of soap and his reply was \"well what do you want me to do? I can't do anything\"!!! GO TELL YOUR BOSS! That's what you need to go do!!! Chicken teriyaki was fake chicken and frozen,and drain in teriyaki sauce(DISGUSTING)!!! Price is unbelievably high for such crappy food and service! Sushi was ok. I wouldn't come back at all and waste of time and money", "Great food the crunchy spicy tuna was excellent. The service was amazing. Chicken fried rice was the bomb.", "I would give them 4.5 stars if I could. Great ambience, fantastic service, good food.", "Relatively cheap and definitely tasty sushi! Fat Cow Boy roll was killer. Salmon sashimi was inexpensive and delicious. \n\nWe both liked the vibes of the restaurant as well. Cool music playing, comfy chairs, super nice waitstaff. Generally a chill, but warm and welcoming environment. \n\nOverall a great experience- especially for a new restaurant. Will definitely be returning soon." ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 1, 4, 4, 5 ]

[ "I cannot believe no one has gotten to this yet!\n\nI think every high school German student has taken a trip to Heidelberg Haus (more commonly known, I'd say, as Cafe Heidelberg) at one point or another. This is Central Headquarters for all things Germanic in Indy. The heart and soul of the place, of course, is its old-fashioned bakery, which steadily churns out black forest cherry cake, marzipan fruits, plum kuchen (seasonally) and endless other sugary delights. Come here for \"Kaffeeklatsch,\" which essentially means lively and sometimes wistful conversation with friends over coffee and a morsel of something sweet. A much-needed breath of Old World culture in a fast-paced society. \n\nThen, after you savor your delicious cake, take a moment to notice the cheerful disarray of German kitsch that surrounds you in every direction. Want Beersteins? Lederhosen? Ancient German videos? Cuckoo clocks? Those bumper stickers that say \"DE\" for Deutschland? Weird animals carved out of wood? You can find all this, and much, much more--more than you can imagine, really--in Heidelberg Haus.\n\nThis place is, apparently, a well-kept secret of Indianapolis. Its delightfully schlocky charm will brighten your gloomiest day. Prost!", "Shop of kitsh. \n\nWas hoping to get a sweet, but nothing looked too fresh, after several walks up and down the cases, decided to pass and go somewhere else. Lots of tschotskies, fun place to take people.", "Heidelberg Haus has been a very reliable staple of my lunch circuit for many years now. The great German food and the wall-to-wall tschotskies mentioned in previous reviews make the Heidelberg Haus a winner every time. \n\nBecause the intended theme is German cafe-styled dining, the menu selection is more limited than that of a German restaurant, but every entree I've tried has been delicious. I also love the hot German potato salad and rye bread provided with most selections.\n\nThe bakery located inside looks very impressive, but I've not tried any of their sweets.", "I don't frequent Indianapolis, but will check this place out again when I return. The restaurant/store/bakery layout is truly a trip. Average, cheap German food, served by either young girls who are attempting to look authentic, or older ladies who are the real deal (when I called to find out the typical entree prices, the lady didn't even understand me, she was so German). I ordered the weisswurst, mostly because the last time I had one was in Munich. It was tasty, especially with the special sweet mustard that was recommended as more authentic. Whatever. It was good. The store itself is awesome if you are looking for German paraphernalia and basic German grocery items. The bakery items looked tasty and fresh, although I didn't actually try any. The staff was super-friendly, and I was asked about 6 times by 6 different girls if I needed help or wanted anything from the bakery case. Impressive: collection of steins. Unimpressive: no actual beer sold to fill those steins. WHAT? a german restaurant/store that doesn't sell beer???", "This place is pretty much a one stop shop for all of your German needs. Say you need a Hummel, a tube of imported German Mustard, a CD of German Pop Music, and a bratwurst with kraut this is the place for you. They have enough visual stimuli in this place to cause a mild Epileptic seizure but don't let that distract you from thoroughly exploring this place. \n\nFor your first stop I would recommend sitting at the bar and ordering a coffee and a piece of their mouthwatering cake. All of their baked goods are made fresh on site and are of top quality. My personal favorite it the black forest cake. It is a layer cake with homemade whipped icing on the top. On top of the bottom layer is a cherry sauce made with real tart cherries and some sort of liquor and is what really takes this cake to a different level. For any fan of sweet things this is a must try.\n\nIf you are looking for an affordable place to have an authentic German meal take a seat. They have a limited menu but anything I have had here has been great. \n\nOutside of the food realm they have a small gorecery section and a thorough collection of German.......Stuff I guess. There is no way to describe this section and impart the craziness of it. Just go and see for yourself.\n\nGerman food is not my top choice or this place would be a 5 star joint for sure. Still I'm grateful for having this establishment in Indianapolis.", "Different and fun. Tchotchke heaven. \n\nThe place kinda has a combo of faint sauerkraut-- stale coffee-- old books smell to it...\n\nTheir dessert/pastry case is what I go for. shortlist of my favorite sugar hits around the city:\n\nDonuts-- Longs, Donut Shop, or Hart. \nDanish or angel cake or ganache cake--Taylor's\nBars-- Circle City Sweets\nCookies-- Sunshine Bakery or Henry's Coffee Bistro\nMuffins- Henry's or Rene's\nCroissants-- Rene's\nScones- Fresh Market\nPies- Locally Grown Gardens. but well, it's almost like if you were born in Indiana you know how to make your own or you know someone who makes a fantastic one\nCakes & strudel-- Heidelberg.\n\nCheesecake or their black forest cake are the best. I think they even supply a couple big restaurants in town with their black forest cake. Very friendly owner/baker will customize any kind of cake for you-- tell him what you want, he'll make it. Just give him 24 hrs. heck, he'll even combine a german choc cake with banana cake w/ bavarian cream btwn the layers and ice it all together if you so desire.\n\nTheir cheesecake is unique in that it is like light fluffy cake layers alternated with light fluffy cheese. So it's not so heavy dense like traditional NY style. And the fruit (lemon, pineapple, peach, apricot, cherry, etc)-- is layered inside too, not just piled on top. \n\nthey also have rye bread, poundcake, plum strudel, poppyseed bars, etc etc etc....\n\nAs others have mentioned, they also have a little cafe section. They get their meats n sausages from Claus's in Fountain Sq. Smallish grocery section with imported dry goods, jams, pickles, condiments, chocolate, etc. Geman videos, tour guidebooks, magazines, funny bumper stickers and magnets, steins n mugs, crochet doilies, coasters, figurines, all kinds of RANDOM STUFF. All piled and jammed on top of and next to each other.\n\nIt's just a fun little escape into a funny charming little hidden gem of an old world shop randomly plopped on the side of the city. it's not but 1/4 mile of the Pendleton Pike exit off I-465 so not a terrible detour if you have even 15 min to be curious-- though once in the door you'll likely find yourself so entertained you may well need 30 min :) They do close pretty early though (7pm?).", "Great place for a quiet lunch of Knockwurst, German potato salad topped with some of the most delicious desserts you ever seen.", "Note their hours. They close at 7pm on weekdays, and 5pm on weekends.\n\nThe older reviews are pretty much still right on. Tchotchke heaven. Lots of imported German and Austrian \"stuff\", food, desserts, refrigerated food. Also lots of local (or in house) made desserts and breads, along with bread from commercial German bakeries elsewhere in the Midwest. \n\nThere are a few tables to sit down and eat, cafe style, along with stools at a counter. \n\nThe food menu is pretty simple, sausages, German hot dogs (bratwurst, knockwurst, etc). Only one menu item, a pork chop, is not some kind sausage. But the main draw is the desserts and breads and candies. German potato salad is a must-have side dish.\n\nThis is a store in addition to a cafe/restaurant. Lots of pre-packaged food and knick-knacks. Lots of touristy stuff, as if you were in Germany or Austria. \n\nThe layout is kind of complicated, you can almost get lost. It's also very cluttered and very \"busy\" with stuff on shelves from floor to ceiling. It's easy to get claustrophobic here. You could spend at least two hours browsing to see what all they have. \n\nIf you're a European pastry or dessert freak, this is a MUST try on this part of town. Actually, since it's the only German cafe/bakery in town, I think it's a \"must visit\" no matter what part of town you live. Worth the drive. \n\nService was attentive and friendly from two youngish cheery and upbeat ladies who enjoy their jobs here.", "Wow, what an eclectic collection of german goods in a place that has been around for years. If you have made a trip to Germany and missed picking up a souvenir you may find an authentic item here. They also have a loyal group of breakfast and lunch crowd for great German cuisine however it may be a battle to find a place to sit. It has a great vibe and if your in at the right time you get to say hello to JJ or as the staff seems to call him Papa.", "So good!!! We stopped by and purchased a variety of treats. The cakes are the BEST! As we were leaving, the owner even gave my daughter a package of cookies! So sweet. We will definitely be lifetime patrons of Heidelberg Haus." ]

[ 5, 3, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5 ]

[ "Made my first trip to the metairie location of Ruth's Chris last night for a birthday dinner. It couldn't have been more of a disappointment. Every steak on the table (six of them) was horribly over cooked. They weren't even in the ball park. Service and sides were good but it seems as if the overall quality has gone down dramatically. We made the mgr. aware just because we've always loved the Broad St. location and thought he should be aware of the situation. Quite sad. Chris' used to be the gold standard for Steakhouses in New Orleans but after that meal it has fallen out of my top ten. Dickie Brennan's and Morton's are head and shoulders above Ruth's Chris.", "Divine filet mignon! The au gratin potatoes used to be the best thing I had ever tasted but they seem to have changed their recipe. It's still good but not as good. The sweet potato casserole is amazing too and very similar to my own recipe though I have to admit it's even better. Ruth's also has the best lamb chops I have ever tasted. The service is always impeccable.", "Steak/filet , creamed spinach, au gratin potatoes & a good red wine. It doesn't get any better then that! Until you finished dinner with their blueberry cheesecake... Awesome!", "The 6 oz filet migñon & shrimp, with mushroom caps on the side, was PERFECT! it was accompanied by a tomato & goat cheese salad, which was quite sizable and delicious. For dessert, seasonal berries...sweet & fresh. A perfect ending to an always-delicious Ruth's Chris experience!", "The artichoke & asparagus salad was so fresh, crispy & flavorful. The grilled lemon half squeezed atop was a flavor enhancer that made this salad excellent! Next, I enjoyed the 16 oz ribeye, medium rare. It was perfectly cooked, with a nice complement of real butter to sear it. Also, the petite sautéd mushrooms were a wonderful addition to this meal. Finally, the dessert was included, but i paid a $3 up-charge to get their famous bread pudding. SO WORTH IT! Ask for extra whisky sauce! Seriously. It's super delicious!\n\nAll in all, a fabulous meal for their Prix Fixe price of $50. Well worth it!\n\nMs. Melanie and Ms. Amanda tag-teamed bar service and they were OUTSTANDING!", "Went here on a date tonight. Ruth's is one of my all time favorites. I love their steaks, of course, French onion soup and shoestring fries. Tonight I felt like eating some seafood and had a craving for crab cakes for a few days now. They have the most delicious crab cakes ever! I loved it. My date and I split up the chocolate mousse cheesecake for dessert. This was probably one of the best things I ever tasted anywhere. Highly recommend!", "The Fresh Berry martini is truly amazing! ($12) It has freshly muttled strawberries and blueberries. I also thoroughly enjoyed my Chop Salad, Ribeye (medium rare), Garlic mashed potatoes and Divine Chocolate Cake w/Raspberry cream cheese frosting & vanilla ice-cream ($49.95). Worth every penny!\n\nI dined alone so I sat at the bar with Sara, who was so kind and helpful!", "We came here for dinner on a Sunday, The steak at RC's is consistently the best around.", "Ruth's Chris Steakhouse definitely deserves 5 STARS. The best steakhouse I've been thusfar. The great thing about Ruth's Chris is that it started in New Orleans and pretty much branched out to many other states, so if I ever moved I'll still be able to go to another chain Ruth's Chris. \n\nThe only location I've dined at is the Downtown location, having dinner there about 10 times since moving back to NOLA. \n\nRuth's Chris is CONSISTENTLY Great! The key here is consistency. I've become so critical at steakhouses now because I now know how it should be prepared. If I ordered my steak MEDIUM RARE, it better be medium rare! and at Ruth Chris never fails to be JUST THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE! The steak arrives at your table SIZZLING HOT..nice HOT BUTTER GARLIC PLATE..MMMmmMM..I can hear and smell the butter garlic sauce sizzling this very moment. My fiancee and I always share our steak. I absolutely LOVE LOVE the fact that I even get a HOT sizzling plate with the butter/garlic sauce...It's an empty plate with JUST the butter so when my fiance cuts me pieces of his steak..mine also stay nice and warm! =) \n\nAPPETIZERS: \n1.) Calamari: good sauce \n2.) Mushroom stuffed with Crabmeat: DELICIOUS I love stuff mushrooms; the 10 times I've been..almost always comes to the table HOT =) \n\nSTEAKS: \nWe always get the CowBoy Ribeye Oscar Style; Ribeye is my favorite cut because of the marbled Fat..gives it great flavor; Bone in ALWAYS! to seal in the juices! \n(DON'T NEED STEAK SAUCE: TOTAL BLASPHEMY!! for such a high quality piece of beef) If you ever catch me putting steak sauce on my meat, just means the beef isn't so fresh! \n\n(We never get the 3-4 course dinner special..I prefer to order A-LA Carte so I can get a better cut of beef)\n\nSIDES:\n1.) Sauteed Mushrooms: YUMMY; I LOVE Mushrooms\n2.) Sweet Potato Casserole with pecan crust: ordered once; never again..too sweet\n3.) Grilled Asparagus: YUM!\n\nDessert:\n1.) Bread Pudding: Pretty Good\n\nOVERALL, 5 STAR!! COME FOR THE STEAK! You won't be disappointed!", "Still celebrating our anniversary, bookended the mid-week date with dinners on both sides. Last week when we went for dinner, we saw the poster for the Joseph Phelps 2008 Insignia pre-release wine and food pairing. Five course meal, each paired with a wine from either Phelps' Fog Dog winery or Joseph Phelps. Of course we had to go...\n\nI liked the fried tomato with the goat cheese topping. The Chardonnay went well with it. The cold soup (gazpacho) wasn't to my taste although the sizable helping of crab meat and the Pinot Noir helped; others at the table liked it The veal osso bucco ravioli was what I expect and paired well with the Napa Cab. The highlight was the 6 oz filet (medium rare) topped with three large shrimp, served with sides of garlic mashed potatoes and wild mushrooms. Being the main course (and a hunk of red meat) it was served with a nice glass of Insignia. Did discover the secret meaning of BMW... bring more wine! A great meal and a good time." ]

[ 1, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]

[ "I am no expert on this whole steak and hoagie thing, but I did like what I ordered. It was called the PMC and was a steak sandwich with peppers, mushrooms, onions and marinara on a soft roll.\nThey have a lunch special that's any sandwich, with fries and a drink for $8. The sandwich alone was $7.50, so the additional 50c for the fries and drink seemed quite the deal.\n\nMy sandwich was very generous, I could only eat half. My lunch companion got a hot pastrami, ate the whole thing, and promptly had food coma for most of the afternoon. He seemed to really like it, though.\n\nWhat I liked about McMaster's was the simplicity of the food. Maybe that makes it more authentic? You tell me. Anyway, there was nothing done to froo-froo up the food. No avocadoes, no chipotle mayo, just solid and simple blue collar stuff. \n\nThe french fries were hot and fresh, and were very similar to the kind of fries from In and Out, except bigger, if that gives you an idea of what to expect. I thought they were delicious and I'm normally loyal to the Belgian double-cook method of making fries.\n\nService was really really good. The guy behind the counter was extremely friendly, gave honest recommendations, even admitted to eating the fries with mayo - viewed with absolute horror in the US usually - and that's how I took my fries too. Thanks, brother.\nHe also happily pointed out the drinks were refillable and asked several times if he could top us up. One thing to keep in mind is that IV is a dead zone right now, thanks to spring break, so service might not be so hot when the hoardes of students are back. \n\nThe remaining half of the sandwich became my lunch the following day and it was still good. Bonus.\n\nps. lots of room to sit outside.", "my favorite philly cheesesteak spot. i thought i'd never visit this corner again ever since Blue Dolphin shut down (this place changed restuarants/names like 5 times) but once steak&hoagie opened, i was here like 3x a week. so bad for the health but soooo good for the taste buds! i always get the mushroom cheesesteak w/o tomato sauce but with a bit of mayo. mmmm. and the bread is SO soft. i also love how they throw in a tub of ranch with the fries. have yet to find another philly cheesesteak spot that i like this much.\n\napparently the owner of this shop used to own the Great Western Steak place in Venice Beach (i think that's the name of it) & i've been meaning to drop by since i'm always in the LA area, but haven't yet..", "Since this is the only place in SB to get a reasonable cheese steak I am glad it is around. I can't say that this is the best I've had, but I am really glad this place came along to feed my cheese steak fix.", "Good authentic and tasty cheesesteaks. The pizza sauce ontop threw me at first, but heard later from one of my friends from Philly that this is traditional. No cheese whiz, but that is okay with me. Go for the steak, but they do have the chicken and turkey versions if you must.\n\nThe french fries are excellent, and so are the brownies. The service is great.", "Best cheesesteak I've had, and the best place to eat in IV. I know people are turned off by the price, but try to get a full meal that has the quality and quantity McMaster's has to offer and you'll end up paying more than $9. Not to mention the friendliest and best service you can find for a non sit-down restaurant (actually, it beats most sit-downs in SB).\n\nI usually get the PMC which is steak, american cheese (white, no Kraft singles crap), grilled onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers. I pass on the marinara sauce that tops it off, which seems to be a hit or miss among my friends. The fries are big versions of In-N-Out and freshly cut and made, which are always great. I've also tried the homemade soup and brownies they make, which are also delicious.\n\nDefinitely stop by and chat with the owners; they're super friendly and will accommodate to your needs!", "I'm writing this review not because I just had McMaster's, but because I just had a cheese steak from some place else. This other sandwich's immense lack in the taste department reminded me of how good Steak and Hoagie is. \n\nThe owner is very nice (talk to him a little). Great, GREAT, sandwiches and fries.\n\nIn IV you're either going to want to eat Freebirds, Woodstocks, or Sams..... do yourself a favor once, don't go to any of those and go to McMasters.. I wish I still lived in IV so I could keep eating here.", "philly cheesesteak not super authentic but still delicious. worth a stop.", "I lived in Philly for a few years, and I've tried to get cheesesteaks in other places. McMaster's does it right. They have a real sense of the authentic ingredients, and the owner is super friendly! It's a great cheesesteak (so the 5 stars are for serving a really authentic sandwich).\nGood as Jim's on South Street!", "For as long as I have lived in IV I'm sad to say that I never went to McMaster's till earlier today. I've been here long enough to see the location next to Precious Slut change businesses multiple times. Amazingly, I never even thought of even trying out McMaster's till today. \n\nAt first I was a little put off by the price for a cheesesteak, but I decided to eat there anyway. I ordered the PMC which was great. My cheesesteak experience is really honestly limited to a few places around Cali, but this is definitely the best I've ever had. I'd have to disagree with other reviews about the fries tasting like In N Outs. They actually kinda reminded me of Boardwalk Fries (just a little softer) but its been a long time since I've had those.\n\nAll in all Steak and Hoagie was a real surprise. They have good food and super super friendly service. I would definitely recommend this to others. I've been using Yelp for a while now to help me find places and this is my first review. After trying this for the first time I just had to write one.", "This is one of the most delicious things i've ever eaten and this is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. I lived in Isla Vista for four years during my time at UCSB and I went to Steak and Hoagie regularly. I have never met a business owner who is as kind and genuinely invested in his product as the McMaster and his family are. \n\nThe food is so good and the portions are enormous. The hoagie is extremely juicy and the combination of the pizza sauce and the house ranch dressing is insane. The bread of the hoagie is extremely fluffy and delicious. All the ingredients are fresh and everything is cooked to perfection. The cheeseburgers are mouthwatering as well, and try to add a pastrami bomb to one. Out. Of. Control. The mambo combo is the way to go in terms of price as you get a drink with free refills (and if the McMaster or Brandon is around and not too busy they will come up to where you are sitting and ask to refill your drink! What?!) , a huge platter of fries and the substantial cheese steak. \n\nBetween the service and the quality of the food, I have no issue with paying $9-10 Dollars.\n\nAnd how cool is this.... There's a SECRET MENU!!! When I found out I just about went crazy. Ask Brandon nicely and I'm sure he'll whip one up for you. So far I've tried the Irish Pizza Steak and it was incredible. There were fries in the sandwich, whole pieces of garlic, cheese, steak, peppers and mushrooms topped with sauce. Dangerous indeed. There is a full deep fried cheese steak and I believe there is a Maple breakfast hoagie that involves eggs and maple syrup but i'm not sure. \n\nLooking back on my times there, sitting outside on a sunny spring day, watching the bikers go past and enjoying a big juicy pepper cheese steak, can only be described with one word. \n\nAstronomicalfantasticalmouthwateringlyGOOOD!\n\nThank you McMaster and thank you Brandon for serving up joy filled slices of life!" ]

[ 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5 ]

[ "Lovely Food in a great atmosphere! Have had it a few times with the pad thai and pineapple fried rice topping my list. More than satisfying meal, with flavors that seem to transcend your average thai meal", "This little gem has some amazing Thai food! They took over Orchid Thai, and while they are a bit pricier, their quality is far superior. I ordered some chicken pad thai Sunday thinking it was still Orchid Thai, and this is how I found out about them. I enjoyed it so much that the following day I ordered the Panang Curry for lunch with edemame. Both were cooked to perfection. Their panang was the best I had with the perfect level of spice (I got medium). I came back again the following day with my daughter and she had the chicken fried rice and I again had the panang. Her rice was so good!! I never new fried rice could taste that good. Very fresh, flavorful, and not too greasy. I plan the try the pinapple fried rice on my next visit.", "Excellent Thai food. Highly recommend to anyone wanting authentic Thai. Probably the best in the Tampa area. I've tried the Tom kha, pad Thai, pad see yaw, all were amazing! You can tell the chef really cares about the food she makes.", "Great food! Lovely place! Would recommend 10/10. Great portions for the right price. Definitely enjoyed every bite.", "Amazing Thai food. I've had the spring rolls, pad Thai, Khao Soi and drunken noodle and all of them have been amazing. The service is friendly. They constantly check to make sure everything is to your liking. Most of all the food and Thai tea is the best I've had. Definitely would recommend.", "My husband and I ordered take out for dinner from Palm Thai on a whim and we are super impressed! First of all, the gentlemen who answered the phone was very kind and professional. He told me 20-25 minutes but will call if it's done earlier. Sure enough, about 18 minutes later he called to let us know our dinner was ready! When we went in to pick it up the seating area was about half full. It's on the smaller side but you could clearly see quick and attentive service. The food was amazing; we had the Palm Thai Appetizer Special, Siam Chicken and Khao Soi with Tofu and each was absolutely delicious! Thank you for an awesome experience and wonderful dinner, we will be back!", "New name under new change. The menu also change from previous Thai restaurant that was here. I kind miss the old restaurant. But I welcome the new restaurant. I think the menu getting larger. More choices. I like they have some signature dish is very intriguing. The dish included Tornado Soft Shell Crab, Chu Chee Duck, Siam Chicken, Nuah Nam Tom, Yum Seafood. This are some good dishes listed. \n\nWe have order the day special with soft shell crab and the Chu Chee Duck. Because they are still new in the area, the material of the food is very good quality and big. The soft shell crab come in two pieces with size larger than palm of my hand. The sauce is a bit sweet. \n\nThe duck was fried and top with Chu Chee curry sauce. The kaffir lime leaves has good flavor. The duck was deboned. It come with good amount of pieces. It is \"A\" on ingredients.", "This is a nice restaurant located in Tampa Palm. The owner is really sweet and the food is awesome. All of are 3 dishes are really good. Highly recommended coming from a Thai person. We will be back for sure!", "Really great food! I had the beef noodle soup and my boyfriend had the khao soi (not sure if I spelled it right). Everything was well seasoned and tasted great! If you want spicy then you'll have to say before hand because they will make it mild by default. My new go to Thai place!", "Really great restaurant with a cozy feel, went on a Thursday but if it's prime time on a weekend night I would get there with enough time to wait considering it's a little small inside. Definitely worth it though if you have to wait, the food is awesome (with good portions) and the servers were some of the nicest I've met!" ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5 ]

[ "Edit: I'm changing my vote from 2 to 3 stars. Really I'm rounding up from 2.75. I went back and had a better experience. I watched a game and had a burger with my lady friend. Staff was friendly and the burger was OK (not the end all they crack it up to be). I'll go back since it's the closest sports bar to my bat cave.\n\nMike Duffy's in Richmond Heights (adjacent to Clayton) would be a 3-star joint if it'd just get a little more organized, or if its food was even slightly better than mediocre. Instead, it comes off as a small-chain version of Friday's or Applebee's. \n\nThat said, it's a good enough sports pub. I wouldn't hesitate to go back for just beers with friends. But I'll look for another option for dining. \n\nIt was difficult to get our order in, difficult to get it on our table, and our food (chili/burger and pizza) wasn't much better than the stuff in the frozen food aisle at the grocery store next door. However, the menu has a lot of different bar food options. \n\nI'm sure I'll end up back there hungry sometime since I live close. I'll try some more stuff and revise my post if I get a different impression. For now, it's just 2 stars.", "I, too, waver between two and three stars. The place is pretty ok. It's a big sports bar, big enough that it didn't smell too smoky (big plus in my book) and we didn't come home reeking of cigarettes. The food was decent for a sports bar, but their prices just seem really over inflated. Over $7 for mozzarella sticks? Ones that probably come frozen from a bag? This is St. Louis and I expect my dollar to go further than that. On the plus side, the waitress was really nice and friendly. On the minus side, there was an obnoxious group across the restaurant who kept putting raunchy country songs on the jukebox. Fine for a weekend party night, not so fine for a chill weeknight.", "When I was in college Mike Duffy's is the place that my friends and I would go to after class. We would get and try to break out of that academic funk for just a while to relax over some food and a drink. Since Duffy's is just on Clayton Road it would be just a short walk from school, so walking there also afforded us with the opportunity to get some fresh air freeing us from our study grind.\n\nMike Duffy's is a nice place. The food has always been good and there has never been much of a wait either. That is probably while we kept going there. The service is also just as good. Never once do I remember have to ask a waitress for anything. They would always come up to make sure everything is all right with our meals, but not so much to the point of annoyance. The food was nice and the service wonderful.\n\nMike Duffy's is a nice place to go with friends for a bite to eat and to relax while you enjoy your food.", "One word--karaoke. \n\nThis bar is casual, and the atmosphere doesn't really stand out from other sports bars. \n\nBut the Wenesday karaoke nights bring in the \"regulars\" that make the place stand out. It's quite something to watch or participate in. There is actually good singers--not just wanna-be's warbling Bon Jovi tunes.\n\nSo, from a bar and grill standpoint, this might not be the most stand-out place. It does have decent food and happy hour specials. The karaoke nights are what make this place stand out, so if you are going to visit, do so on a Wednesday.", "Wednesday night trivia? Tuesday night karaoke? Sign me up! On Wednesday nights, Mike Duffy's fills up with St. Louis natives and WashU undergraduates looking to releave some tension from the begining of the week. For trivia, each team gets to pick a name for themselves each round. If you can't think of anything creative for your name, you might as well not even participate. Due to the terms and conditions, I probably shouldn't reveal what our team name was.\n\nLike any place, karaoke can get a little ugly when the microphone falls into the wrong hands. But never fear because you'll always get a good laugh at whoever is up there. We've all been there. \n\nI haven't check on the status lately, but I know that Duffy's was trying to start a weekly beer pong tournament. I would inquire within for details. \nPitchers of beer are relatively inexpensive (PBR is ~$8). I haven't tried the food, so I can't assume anything for you, sorry!", "I went in Mike Duffy's last week while continuing my search for a great tasting burger. I had found some old reviews on the internet stating they had good burgers, or at least they did at some point in time.\n\nI ordered a medium cheeseburger with American cheese and fries. The menu shows the burger as 8oz and also touts it as \"the best burger in St. Louis\" and for $8.75 it better be. The burger was cooked to order but had several flaws, first it was cooked over heat that was too high, so the outside was very charred, there was also zero seasoning which made for a tasteless burger. The worst of the flaws was the quality of meat, it was bite after bite of gristle, in fact I can't remember ever eating a burger that has this much gristle. Needless to say I was unimpressed by \"The best burger in St. Louis\" and won't be returning to give it another shot. \n\nThe fries were the typical thicker cut variety which were also unseasoned and bland. At least they were crisp, but after that burger they offered little consolation. \n\nMy quest for a great burger continues..", "It has been over a month since I last attended Wednesday night trivia at Duffy's. I no longer get to hear the dirty jokes and insults directed at Trivia Guy, a man whose sole purpose in life is to read questions to drunks and take their written and verbal abuse. To be honest, I miss it. I miss writing statements above my answers that would make my mother blush, then giggle into my beer as Trivia Guy begrudgingly reads it into a microphone. For those with little tolerance for four-letter words and salty language, this will not be your cup of tea. \n\nAside from trivia, Duffy's is a standard sports bar. Oddly enough, it is closed on Sundays, a bold move considering football, particularly the Super Bowl, seems to be beer-guzzling entertainment. The burgers are solid. It has been a while since I consumed one, so the fact that I only remember it being tasty should say something. The bar seems pretty stocked and reasonably priced for the most part. \"Specials\" tend to vary in their offering period, so consistency is not a plus for them. Also, on occasion, the young, blonde, lady bartender will short change you a buck, essentially taking her own tip before you get the chance to be generous. \n\nI like Duffy's. I was a Wednesday night regular for roughly a year, and I could not honestly recommend it for any night other than Wednesdays. I don't know the clientele, the specials, or any other tips for other nights. I geek out on opportunities to answer meaningless pop culture questions while drinking cheap beer and being cruel on paper; for that, Duffy's was more than satisfactory.", "If you've ever scoffed at the notion of having fun at a strip-mall bar, I give you Duffy's. \n\nI haven't been in years, but I have fond memories of being an undergrad and completely overrunning this bar with classmates for Tuesday night karaoke. It's hard to have a bad time when nearly all your friends are in the same place. Cheap pitchers and a huge book of karaoke tunes did not hurt the cause. \n\nYou'll have to pardon my crass nostalgia, but the bathroom at Duffy's was the recipient of my first great beer urination. I must have been standing there for two or three minutes wondering when the mighty stream would cease. I think someone threatened to smash my head against the wall if I didn't move along.", "I am not a big fan of sports bars as restaurants, but the food here was pretty good. I like that they have the soup/or salad with half a sandwich deal. The italian style salad I had was not as good as others I have had in St. Louis (and too big), but it was okay. The tuna salad on croissant was surprisingly tasty. \n\nBut the real highlight was the deep-fried-on-the-premises potato chips that I snuck off my dining companions plates. I didn't really see these on the menu anywhere, but one of the people I was with is a regular and she knew about them. Sometime I would like to try the sweet potato chips (appetizer) as well.\n\nIt's funny to read all these reviews about Mike Duffy's as a bar. When I lived in St. Louis 25 years ago that would have been my take on it too. But the Saturday night I was there at around 5 pm it was mostly just a restaurant and not so much a bar. Which was okay by me.", "Waffle fries are delish- and the drinks are strong. But it's a smokey dive bar in the middle of a strip mall. What more can I say?\n\nI can tell this is a local fav for Wash U kids/ alumni. I was with the alumni crowd... the table with the babies. Needless to say the waitress was more concerned with the frat boys than us." ]

[ 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 1, 4, 5, 3, 3 ]

[ "Sushi. I found a place in Tampa where you can have your sushi MADE TO ORDER and HAVE IT YOUR WAY. I hate when sushimen are not japanese. Even chineses I don't like. These one is a REAL japanese sushiman and the place is pretty neat, with fine people at lunch time. I like their prices too. You can have the roll (8 pieces) of \"bagel sushi\" (salmon and cream cheese) or Ebi (shrimp over rice) for only 4.75 and there are delicious combinations on the menu. If you like sushi like I do, you definitely should check this place out. :)", "Went at lunch time and was sorely disappointed. The sushi was poorly put together and metiocre in taste. The service was awful, and other patrons were simply walking out.", "My family has been going to Tomo for years. We love the sushi here. My favorite is the chirashi, it's always fresh, with lots of toppings. We eat here at least once a month.", "My extended family have been coming here for years. We love the place. Their sushi is tasty, the menu is extensive and all freshly prepared, service is consistently good. We eat here at least once a month.", "This place is amazing. It's priced very fairly and the portions aren't so big that you're in a food coma when you leave, nor are you still hungry. The quality of fish is crazy awesome -- it's some of the best fish I've had.\n\nMy boyfriend and I split one of the sushi combos (comes with miso soup & ginger salad) with a California roll, 7 pieces of sushi, and 12 pieces of sashimi for $24.95, and it was totally worth it. We also got a second bowl of miso soup for free. The service was very fast and our waitress and the chefs were super friendly.", "I finally visited Tomo after planing to eat here for months. The Yelpers who reviewed it before me are correct. The sushi here is great. It tastes fresh and prices are slightly above average, but you get your money's worth. I ordered their Tomo Lunch Box, a bento box which comes with a miso soup, ginger salad, teriyaki chicken, rice, tempura veggies and shrimp, 4 pieces of a california roll, and 2 nigiri rolls of salmon and tuna. All of the food was great and they were generous with the portions. The service was on point and our server was quick to seat us, put our orders in, and handle the bill. The atmosphere was great as well with traditional music playing softly in the background and a well decorated restaurant with many Japanese inspirations to it. They also have Korean BBQ on the menu being Korean-owned. I'd definitely go visit Tomo again!", "My wife picked up Tomo's for lunch today. It was the our first time there. When she got home, they had forgotten half of bento box (the sushi half). I called them to let them know and drove back there to pick up the remainder. What followed was a lesson in bad restaurant management. The sushi chef spoke no English, the waitress no Japanese. She spent three minutes trying to communicate to him that he needed to make just half the bento box. She then proceeded to call someone on the phone to apparently translate for the chef. After 15 minutes of waiting, I walked out with my food and in a bad mood. Barely and apology from them, no offer to either make it up or give me something extra compensate for my troubles. I got back home to the other half of the meal which was now cold tempura. The sushi itself was ok, nothing special. We won't be going back.", "I had seen the reviews here and thought since it's literally at our doorstep, that we should go and try it out. My son who is 11.5 absolutely loves Sushi, and so as a treat we went after school. We were the first ones there for dinner, and were treated very nicely by our waitress. My son chose the the Soho rolls, and I asked the waitress to recommend something, since it was the first time there. I ended up choosing the Boston Roll. I have to say that it was amazing. Not too expensive and very friendly staff. We'll definitely go back with my husband.", "My family and I love Tomo's. The sushi is terrific and always fresh. The understated atmosphere and music makes it a most relaxing place for us to eat and unwind.", "I come hear a minimum of 3 times a month, and not once have I ever been disappointed. This is a family owned and run business. The quality of the sushi is very fresh and satisfactory. The variety of rolls is also quite extensive. I highly recommend if you are ever in the area" ]

[ 4, 1, 5, 5, 5, 4, 1, 5, 5, 4 ]

[ "Oh Risky's! I have been perusing my favorite haunts from when I lived in Tucson, and I nearly forgot about the goodness that is a vegetarian sandwich from Risky's.\n\nAtmosphere is a little bit lacking - sortof sportsbar meets wannabe cafe, but the service is good, and the food is good.\n\nThis is the kind of place you go on a Tuesday night when you don't wanna cook but just gotta eat. You can't go wrong.\n\nYum!", "I was scared when I was drug here by my boyfriends pal but I must say that the food was better than I anticipated. Big menu which can make things hard for me but I managed and I had a good burger, good pot stickers, good fish and chips. It was all good. The drinks were good, the service was good, and well I am not much for sports bars but if I needed to see a game this seems like it would be a good place to do that as well.", "a Tucson twist on the Applebees/Chili's franchise.... same concept, same style of American food.... only 100x better! \n\nI enjoy this location for a few reasons: never as busy as the others, clean, friendly service, clean establishment, and located in the beautiful Northeast part of Tucson. \n\nThe menu has grown over the years yet a few staples always remain... Nachos are delicious and HUGE, definitely for sharing. The bread sticks that come with the salads are soft, warm, and tasty... all the salads are filling and flavorful. The sandwiches are another favorite to order, whether it's chicken, veggie, or beef that you crave. Only downside is that they no longer have Creme Brulee... least the other dessert options are sweetly delicious!", "Bartender here needs training. The drinks are horrible. The wifey took the margarita back and my brother in law hated the long island. You can't go wrong with a pint of beer so that's good at least.", "Not worth my time. The food is mediocre and sloppy in presentation. The nachos looked like a plate of garbage. Their idea oif grilled cheese is dry bread with a slice of cheese and no condiments. Nasty at best!!! Service was not bad but could not save my opinion of the food.", "Went to this establishment for drinks and a meal. The service was so poor and frustrating. They took so long to take orders for the drinks alone. Waited 15 minutes to put in the beverage order to find they didn't serve the particular beer in a pitcher. It was on tap. Not sure why this couldn't be done. Another 10 to 15 minutes went by and still no drinks. Waitress came by and noticed....ten minutes later drinks arrive....waitress zips off says she will be right back. At this point haven't placed the food order yet. Gave another 10 minutes....Mission Aborted....ordered pizza next door from Rosati's pizza. Total estimated wait time about 50 minutes....for one drink each. \n\nNow you may be saying to yourself this place has got to be quite busy. On the contrary...they had some patrons in there but nothing to suggest that they were this backed up. The location on craycroft is always hopping and they seem to be on the ball even when slammed. If you are a fan of Risky's I would recommend that location. This is not the first time that this Tanque Verde location has been slow...", "Stopped by Risky's after working out yesterday, so I was more than ready for a beer and some grub! \n\nI ordered the tomato soup, which was delicious, and the veggie tacos, which I love. The food did take a long time to get to us, which was strange because they weren't that busy.\n\nAh well, it was time to chat and catch up with my friend. If you're looking for menu with a ton of variety and cold beer, this is the place.", "Good food, nice variety, ok service. Thick Burger Boy, Juicy Steak Man, Vegetarian Granny, Fishing Jimmy, and Pizza Girl were all happy campers.", "The food was horrible, wine flat, and the menu was sticky. That is all I have to say about this restaurant. Based on this review I hope they at least take the time to wash-off all their menus!", "Well I don't know, stumbled into this place while in the neighborhood, only been there once, but had the BEST Lasagna ever! I was floored. Service was adequate, place was clean and fun." ]

[ 4, 3, 4, 2, 1, 1, 3, 4, 1, 4 ]

[ "Fantastic pizza!! ... And great atmosphere! \n\nWe saw someone walking a few blocks away with the pizza box and asked them where they went and they said -- 10 foot pizza... they said It was new and great we went there... there was one bartender , James, who is this server and the bartender so if you're in a rush this might not be your place.. but he was extremely personable and told us all that is peters. We loved our pizza... It had corn bass! \nIt was fun to sit at the bar... And the bartender James made great, complementary drinks to ho with the Pizza. \nHighly recommend! About to go back since it's our last night. And I KNOW what I'm getting. .", "Vegan pizza! Lucked into this place. Awesome, large pizzas with vegan 'meat' and 'cheese' toppings. The vegetarian 'Elote' pie got good reviews from others at the table too. The decor (ceiling and bathroom especially) is really fun.", "Delicious pizza, good beer, a nice bar and amazing decor with a very friendly staff. The whole pizzas are a bit pricey, but they are made with premium ingredients and are very large, easily feeding four people. They sell pizza by the slice, too, just not their specialty pies. We went after a festival in the park across the street, and the kitchen was having problems keeping up with the demand for pizza by the slice. I recommend a visit. They are also open very late.", "Vegans avoid this restaurant\n\nWe decided to go to 10 Foot Pizza on North Rampart in New Orleans on June 26. The previous day I had dropped in and questioned a server about their vegan pizza options, which the restaurant was promoting on its sidewalk sandwich board. The server was friendly and enthusiastic. She indicated that one of our options would be to build our own pizza.\n\nWhen we arrived and were seated, we were met by a surly server who gave every indication of not wanting to be there. We should have left, but we persisted. He told us the build your own option was not available and he was impatient when we asked for modifications to the single vegan pizza (\"Hail Seitan\") offering on the menu. His service became increasingly hostile.\n\nThe pizza that we were served was dull and bland. It had very few toppings except potato chips, which did not work well on the pizza. There was so little vegan cheese on the pizza, it was hard to detect the flavour. Never have we seen a restaurant so badly mess up their primary menu item as this restaurant did.\n\nNew Orleans does not appear to have a lot of vegan restaurants, but many mainstream restaurants seem to try to accommodate vegans. This attempt at accommodating vegans was desultory and ill-mannered. Vegans should avoid this restaurant and spend their money at a more appreciative place.", "Such a solid spot!! Wonderful vegan pizza! Chill setting..love love love the decor!! Will be a new favorite place in the city!! Worth the 90 min drive any day!!", "The pizza was delicious! Right off Louis Armstrong Park and it has a Ms. Pac-Man machine...full bar, fun decor. Definitely go there. The slices are huge!", "The pizza 5 stars and fantastic. \n\nThe service horrible. One bartender tending to the patrons at the bar and trying to manage the room as well. \n\nWalked in.... Stood awkwardly until we just sat ourselves. Another 5 min before the bartender walked by and stated \"oh I didn't see you.\" We clearly saw her notice us when we walked in. \n\nWe asked for water and placed our order immediately having looked at the menu prior to picking this place knowing we had a show to be at 1 hr 45 min later. \n\nMind you we are the only folks ordering food with everyone else at the bar drinking. \n\nTook her 15 min to get water.\n\nWe were told pie would be out in 15min. Waited 45 min before we got up and asked her to pack it to go. \n\nShe yells out to the kitchen to pack it to go. Afterwards she leans over the bar and tells the group behind us to come up to the bar if they need anything in a jokingly matter but clearly what she preferred. \n\nWould order takeout for sure. Would not done in. \n\n\n\n\n\nSent from my iPhone", "Vegans avoid this restaurant\n\nWe decided to go to 10 Foot Pizza on North Rampart in New Orleans on June 26. The previous day I had dropped in and questioned a server about their vegan pizza options, which the restaurant was promoting on its sidewalk sandwich board. The server was friendly and enthusiastic. She indicated that one of our options would be to build our own pizza.\n\nWhen we arrived and were seated, we were met by a surly server who gave every indication of not wanting to be there. We should have left, but we persisted. He told us the build your own option was not available and he was impatient when we asked for modifications to the single vegan pizza (\"Hail Seitan\") offering on the menu. His service became increasingly hostile.\n\nThe pizza that we were served was dull and bland. It had very few toppings except potato chips, which did not work well on the pizza. There was so little vegan cheese on the pizza, it was hard to detect the flavour. Never have we seen a restaurant so badly mess up their primary menu item as this restaurant did.\n\nNew Orleans does not appear to have a lot of vegan restaurants, but many mainstream restaurants seem to try to accommodate vegans. This attempt at accommodating vegans was desultory and ill-mannered. Vegans should avoid this restaurant and spend their money at a more appreciative place.", "A huge pizza that's nice and thin crusted with scrumptious toppings including Margarita, Pepperoni, Cheese, Elote, Hawaiian, etc. It's at a great location and is the perfect and reasonability priced food for the alcohol full neighborhood.\nOur group got the Elote and Hawaiian and had no chance of finishing both monsters. The Elote didn't really have much corn and was just a simple vegetarian I personally felt lacked flavor. The Hawaiian was great, rich in meats and certainly that refreshing pineapple taste.", "Meatzza was delicious!!!! The staff is very friendly. Cracklings on a pizza??? Wow! Will definitely be back when we visit!!!" ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 1, 5, 5, 1, 1, 4, 5 ]

[ "Friendly staff and prices that can't be beat. Four days back from St.Pete and I'm jonesing for two eggs over hard with bacon, grits (or homefries) and toast. Both the homefries and grits were cooked perfectly. Eggs were hard not runny. Breakfast at its best. Staff was super friendly. This is your basic diner. Clean, basic and delicious.\n\nBreakfast for two with one coffee and tip ran $10 before 11 a.m. After 11 a.m. they add a .75 surcharge. Whatever. I want a Golden Bear across the street from my house.", "It was Mother's Day and I needed a place to take the wife for some pancakes, because that is what she wanted. And Blondie gets what she wants on Mother's Day! The place was packed and ten or so people were waiting outside. I gave my name to the receptionist and told it would be 10 or 15 minutes to get a table. We got our table in about 20 minutes and that's not too bad and were ushered to a comfortable booth. As we looked around in the classic diner motif we noticed there was a bar area with only a couple of people sitting there and wished we'd seen that so we could come right in and sit down but we'll do that another day.\n\nA very pleasant waitress with friendly personality came to us almost immediately and asked what we wanted to drink and brought our menus. When she brought our drinks in only a couple of minutes we had time to decide what to order and the nice waitress promptly smiled and left to turn in our order. Blondie ordered a short stack with a side of bacon extra crispy and I ordered the bacon and mushroom omelet with hollandaise sauce, home fries with onions, and wheat toast. Our meals came in about 8 or 10 minutes, which I thought was pretty good considering it was so busy that day. \n\nBlondie's pancakes were thick, light, and tasty and her bacon was perfect. My omelet was perfectly done and the home fries were good, although they could have been crisper but they certainly were not under-done. All in all we had a very nice meal at a very good price. I will definitely return to the Golden Bear in the future. For a nice final touch they were giving a rose to all mothers as they left the restaurant.", "Good stuff. The best thing about this place is the attitude and friendliness of the owner. Tries to remember everyone's name and makes sure everything is perfect.\nClean, nice staff, good value.", "Went for breakfast. Had to wait with many others but it's obvious why people are willing to wait. One of the only places I've ever been where you can order a single chocolate chip pancake -- for fifty CENTS! Their potato pancakes are fantastic -- I can't stop thinking about it. Good coffee, remarkable prices, great food, service excellent, owner right there filling coffee cups and busing tables. Such a great restaurant!", "Nice little breakfast diner. It is a little place in a strip mall called \"Golden bear\", so don't miss it driving :)", "Breakfast was really good, price was worth while too. Atmosphere needed some help... way too many creepy bears watching you from every direction.", "really good table for 7 quick service and yummy food for breakfast", "Great breakfast and a very friendly staff. Very rapid service given the huge crowd.\n\nThe corned beef hash was spot on! Nice extensive breakfast menu. The coffee was flowing and the food was great.\n\nDefinitely check it out.", "Quick delicious breakfast! Great service, good food, great price.\n\nMy breakfast quesadilla was huge, good buttery crispy quesadilla crust which I loved.\n\nInterior looks dingy, but if im lookin for good cheap breakfast, I'm not complaining.", "I LOVE GOLDEN BEAR!!! Everything is fantastic here! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu because it is so good. The owners and waitresses are very nice but the usually takes a while for the food to come out. But still it's totally worth coming here." ]

[ 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5 ]

[ "After a very long and hot day at the Indy 500, a bunch of us decided to go to El Rodeo on the recommendation of some friends who work on pit crews of IndyCar teams. (05/25/08).\n\nWhat a great place. I bet hundreds of race-goers drive by and think it's a dump, but I was so impressed by all of the food that was presented.\n\nMK had the Carne Asada Tacos and a Peach Margarita. When she ordered her Marg, she was asked what size. The large is 46 oz., so she ordered the medium which was 32 oz.\n\nI had the Quesadilla El Rodeo which had chicken, chorizo, onion and cheese in it. I also ordered a side tamale, which was phenominal. Portions are generous and the drinks are good. So close to the track but probably so under appreciated.\n\nOf course, ALWAYS take the word of IRL crew members. They know where good food is for decent prices. (Their lunch specials are $3.75!)", "This place has really taken off. As a resident of Speedway, I have seen this place grow and improve! Food is as authentic as it gets for being in the US. The staff is always very friendly and have quick service! If you're in town visiting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, give this place a go, you will not be disappointed! A recent improvement is they have outdoor seating now!", "This place looks like a dump from the outside - but we've been here twice with friends who live in the area, and the outside appearance is deceiving.\n\nThey have a lot of seating and plenty of friendly staff. Orders are taken quickly and hit your table without a long wait. The margaritas are large (16 oz is a small!) and 20% off on Sunday & Monday. I like their queso dip to start (especially good when mixed with the free salsa) and then the chimichangas. Had the fajitas once before and they were fine. \n\nA margarita, a coke & two entrees for around $20...not too shabby!", "The food is always at least good, and often excellent. It's a great choice for groups. The staff has always pleasant and generally very quick. You may not always be wowwed, but you won't be disappointed.", "I lived in the Speedway area for the past 8 years and I use to like this place a lot...they have good food for the price and fast serving. But I havent been there since the last time about 2 years ago...They had this waiter I dont know if he was retard or what but when he was talking to me he started poking me with his finger asking me what I was going to order..I didn't like that at all never seen him before..\nThen I realized that he had some disability or at least thats what I asumed. I havent been back then since and dont feel like it anymore...If I wanna spend some time with friends or family and good Mexican food I rather go to PUERTO VALLARTA restaurant on Lafayette Rd or If I just want something to take home just order something to go at EL Pastoricto on Rockville Rd", "Very tasty spot for Mexican. It's slightly more than the standard Americanized Mexican fare. I'm a sucker for anything with chorizo on the menu. They have a wide range of dishes and great combos too. Good salsa.", "There food is good enough to eat but the service rocks and their cheese is to die for.. it makes the rest of the experience worth the trip..", "Quick, convenient service and the food satisfies the craving when you want Mexican. Eat here!", "Hands down, the best Mexican food and margaritas in Indy!\n\nI've been going to this restaurant for over 10 years and have almost always had exceptional service (the times I haven't, I can count on one hand and they were not the regular servers who've been there for years). I can say Jose, Rogelio, and Enrique (the manager) are the best and my favorites.\n\nI've tried a number of items on the menu and they have all been delicious and satisfying (you must try the shrimp cocktail!) The outdoor patio is a wonderful place to sit during nice weather, though the gas station next door is not the most picturesque scenery.\n\nMy go-to place to meet friends, have a margarita, or celebrate a birthday.", "The food is pretty standard Mexican cuisine for the west side of Indianapolis. You get the rice. You get the beans. You get the chips and the salsa. It's noting special, really. My wife and I always struggle with picking a Mexican place when the mood so strikes us and we always have the same things to say about El Rodeo, the food does a number o. Your body and isn't really worth it, but the frozen margaritas here are second to none. The issue we have is that we both prefer our margaritas frozen as opposed to in the rocks. El Rodeo keeps their frozen margaritas going with a frozen yogurt machine so the consistency is always perfect. I'm only giving the three stars for the margaritas." ]

[ 4, 5, 4, 4, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 3 ]

[ "I have not gone to Krieger's in a long time and I don't think I ever went to this location. New Years Eve my wife and I are not going out for NYE celebrations so she calls our good friends and we by proclamation it was Kriegers. I guess I need to add another aside I had not realized how much Kriegers has down sized. A lot of locations are closed. It did take me aback when I came on here because the food I had was unique and good.\n\nWhew! Was that an intro or what? So it is lunch and I am not that hungry but I look at the specials on the chalk board and I see \n\"The Hot and Spicy Hamburger\" Hmm. I order the burger and it comes with pepper cheese, jalapenos, and their 5 alarm wing sauce. It is a 10 oz burger and fries for $10.00. On the I never had it before scale it was a great burger. Would I order another I don't know. My stomach is still bouncing from the thing. I wanted to try it and really did not want the results I thought I was going to have on my 60 year old stomach. Well there are tums right? Big bold burger with big bold flavor. \n\nAround the table my wife had a philly cheese steak hold the onions, hold the peppers, and hold the philly cheese, and add provel. Sounds like a french dip to me. She did finish the sandwich off but never made a complaint or compliment. Same with the friends one had cannelloni and the other a burger. No compliments or complaints. It was a $45.00 bill for the 4 of us with soft drinks. Not a bad price for 4 people. I think the 3 stars fit perfect. It is ok and I am sure I would go again. Glad my wife wanted to go.", "As a guy who did not grow up in St. Louis, I don't know the Krieger's chain like the rest of you. Apparently there is something wrong because I hear that several of their locations have closed over the years and this is one of the only ones left.\n\nWe come here once a month following a soccer referee meeting at Glaize library and our group can be anywhere from 5-20 on any given trip. The service has always been great. They split our bill up individually which is nice for a group that don't really know each other too well outside of the soccer world.\n\nAnd probably some of the best/biggest wings I've ever had. Fantastic.", "The food portions are large and price is ok for its size, but the taste is only mediocre. The biggest problem, and its a terrible problem, is the service. Rarely at your attention, little refill runs and only does the minimal. Chats with other employees excessively. I've had 3 different waitresses and the result was always the same. The last one was the absolute worse. She accidently charged us the bill of the massive table next to us. How do you confuse a 3 person 30 dollar meal to a 15 person 200 dollar bill. Her response seemed apologetic but lied in order for us to leave content. She claimed it would not be charged, but guess what appeared in the card statement.... yep. Will only go back if a huge game is on and a ten dollar bill wants to buy a big plate of food.", "So glad this location has survived in the STL area. I think there are only 2 left. If your craving Kriegers, come on out to Ballwin. You will not be let down. Same good food, same good service. I usually end up spending too much money but that's because I always have to have the wings before my meal. I love Krieger wings.", "I am an STL native and I remember the days Kriegers was the place to go. This place has really gone down hill in recent years. We have given this place a shot twice now as an after church place for lunch. I'm not sure they are on the list any longer.", "I came here for a quick hamburger and fries and honestly I could have eaten at Mcdonald's and saved a ton of money. The hamburger was rather greasy and the fries bland. I don't know if it was an off-day, but the place was rather dead and the staff didn't seem to care whether I was there, or not. The waitress did come buy twice and checked on me and filled my water. I ordered my typical Rum 'n diet and that was good. I guess I expect something better when it is local and this place didn't seem to care during my visit. It truly was a \"Meh. I've experienced better.\"\n\nOn the other side of the coin, if you want to meet a friend and have a quiet conversation over drinks and average tasting finger foods than you may have found a nice little watering hole.", "Those who frequent Krieger's know the usual is expected. Lots of TV's , sports, and a half-way attempt at scantly clothed waitresses.\n\nJeff was our waiter tonight, and he was great. Was informative about the menu, and he also had some suggestions for us as well. The service was a 4/5 in my opinion. Just pleasant and expected kind of service. \n\nThe food leaves a little to be desired. Mediocre ingredients are used, and food is typically never prepared to the desired result. (i.e. steak/hamburgers cooked raw when asked well-done, etc.) I was bummed they don't offer the Cheddar Cheese paste for burgers either. They do have turkey and veggie burgers though. \n\nAlso, the drink specials are not a show stopper. A large glass of domestic draught for $5 on a sunday evening isn't really a bargain.", "Best seasoned Fries in town. First order came out cold so we asked the bartender for new ones (Can't remember her name day time) and was right out with more piping hot fries. Always ask for extra seasoning on the side. YUM!", "Krieger's has one of my all time favorite meals. Chicken fingers tossed in their golden honey sauce (You must try this sauce, it is addicting!) and I love their seasoned fries. \nI will say, they increased their prices several months ago, and we go less often because of this. I still love their food though. \nMy husband loves the Cajun Chicken Pasta, and I also like their Chicken Sandwich that comes with sprouts on wheat bread. Lots of good food to choose from! The trivia on Wednesday nights is fun too!", "This place is our go-to for carryout wings. Just wings. Everything else has been disappointing (nachos, sandwiches). We previously were ordering wings from TJ Wings but after screwing up our order a few times, we switched restaurants. The wings at Kriegers are much larger, although the sauce is not as hot (which is just fine for me since I can't handle any heat without looking like a crybaby). The seasoned fries are OK and would prob be better if we didn't limit ourselves to carryout.\n\nMy one complaint is the last time we ordered, they screwed up our order - we always ask for sauce on the side, but that didn't happen this time despite repeating it several times when ordering + instead of 18 wings (which we paid for), we only got 12. Hopefully this was just a one-time incident so we don't have to find another place to order from." ]

[ 3, 4, 1, 4, 2, 2, 3, 5, 4, 3 ]

[ "Beautiful place. This is the first time I have been inside of Timothy's. It is still in the learning processes so give them time to learn the menu before you say anything bad. The food is good and price isn't bad at all you get a lot of food on your plate. The service is very good. From the time you walk in the door until\nYou leave everything was great. Our server Gabby made sure we had everything we needed. With our little ones we needed a lot and she was wonderful! I know how hard it is firsthand to open a new restaurant and by the looks of it. This place is on point. Congrats and good luck. We can't wait to be back.", "If you're more apt to drink your lunch/dinner or be awestruck by 99 beers on the wall, then Timothy's might not be your best bet.\n\nBut if you're longing to get back to the basics done spot-on, a \"go to\" place for regular occasions, then here's your place!\n\nFrom the moment I stepped through the front door, I felt very welcome. Despite having just opened, it was abundantly obvious that the entire staff was focused on one thing, the CUSTOMER! The hostess was very friendly, organized and courteous, offering us a couple of seating options versus just dumping us wherever she saw fit. Our waitress did a fantastic job in explaining their soft open and was very accommodating and kept us abreast of everything despite being busy. To our surprise, after dropping off our drinks, another waiter dropped by with free chips and dip even though we ordered just sandwiches. And to wrap up our experience, the manager on duty dropped by to make sure everything met or exceeded our expectations.\n\nThe establishment is outfitted with big screens on every wall playing a wide range of sports (I never understood why some places have a zillion TVs all set to the same station, senseless). Having Saint Joseph's basketball on one screen was enough to tip the scales to 5 Stars! I would also say they're quite a family friendly atmosphere given the clientele.\n\nWhile there weren't any surprises on the menu, what they offer they do extraordinarily well. I ordered a flat bread which turned out to be very filling and went very well with my Hop Devil beverage! Others had burgers that were cooked exactly to order and surrounded by a heaping side of fries. Again, traditional but done perfectly!\n\nTo top off the experience, and to non-locals this is irrelevant, but it's location is great because you don't have to deal with mall traffic or the hassle of finding parking!\n\nAll in all, a great place when you're just looking to go out for dinner :-)\n\nWe can't wait for the outdoor seating area to open!!!", "Excellent selection of local and unusual craft beers. Clean modern look inside; can't wait to come back and try the food.", "This night I was with my lovely wife on a date and we wanted to try some place we haven't been before. We heard that this new place called Timothy's just opened up and we thought that it would be fun to try the place out. To our surprise it was Timothy's grand opening. Let's just say it was a bit crazy. We get there and luckily I called early in the morning to put my name in for a 6:00 arrival. They do not take reservations but they do accept call aheads. We were sat down on a hightop table near the outside doors. It was a bit cold because as the grand opening there was a bouncy house and a ton of kids within the place. They kept going in and out of the doors. That was not the restaurants fault but is was a bit annoying. Besides the door situation my wife and I were sitting at our table for about 6 to 10 minutes before anyone came up to us and served us. Luckily, our server Amber came to our rescue. She noticed that no one had helped us so she took the initiative and took charge. Thank god she took the initiative. I understand that a grand opening can cause issues so we will just call it a first big night glitch.\n\nAgain thank god for Amber, she was a gem (Diamond) as a server. She was right on top of what was going on. We started with a 12 piece order of boneless wings with their original sauce. To our joy when the wings came out they were plump and meaty. They weren't overly breaded and they were cooked to perfection. Not overly crisp and very juicy. The sauce had just the right amount of spice that didn't overpower the taste of the chicken. They were a pleasure to eat. We both enjoyed them the only improvement would be the blue cheese dressing could have had more blue cheese flavor. The next thing that Amber was on top of, was the available food available for the night. My wife ordered Autumn Chicken and i initially ordered the Prime Rib. Amber, wanted to check to see if the Prime Rib was available for the Grand Opening. A good thing she did because it was not being served that evening. So I ordered the Rosemary and Garlic Chicken\n\nWhen we received our entries we were pleased with the portion and plating. The Autumn Chicken was out of this world. It was grilled chicken breast with an apple. butternut squash and cinnamon chutney with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The chutney and the chicken breast was a great combination. The chutney accentuated and not over powered the chicken. It also helped keep the chicken moist. The potatoes were flavored well and the asparagus was seasoned well. On the other hand my rosemary and Garlic Chicken was a bit bland. I had to add salt to bring the flavor out of the chicken. Once I added the salt the dish came alive. The chicken was moist and once salted it brought out the rosemary and garlic to give a beautiful combination. Again it was paired with Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus. The dish came around and was very enjoyable.\n\nWe also have two glasses of wine I have the Zin and my wife had the Chard. The wine was a bit pricey compared to the plethora of beers. If you are an avid beer drinker you will have fun at Timothy's, also they have TVs everywhere. I can't wait for Football season to come to watch at Timothy's.\n\nI would recommend you try Timothy's. The food is good and it is a fun place to watch sports. I am looking forward to try it again when it is not the grand opening.", "Very good addition to the neighborhood. Nice set up, nice big bar, promising patio for when it gets warmer out. The private party room also looked spacious and nice. TVs everywhere all tuned to different sports. \n\nThe menu wasn't vast, not sure if this will be their set menu or if they are still in their \"soft opening\" phase, but good choices still. I had the Timothy's Burger, cooked perfectly, not greasy, but still flavorful. The onion rings were $2 extra and totally worth it. My husband got the filet and it was surprisingly good for a non-steakhouse. My mother got the salmon which was also very tasty. My 4 and 6 year olds were happy with the kids menu choices and happily age the pizza and chicken tenders. We also had a variety of the regular and boneless wings for apps...I was pleasantly surprised by the \"Love Stout\" sauce. \n\nMy only complaint was we didn't get our bar drinks till we were already done with our apps and than waited a pretty long time for entrees. I chalk it up to the kinks still being worked out. We'll definitely be back in a bit once they are running a little smoother.", "From the outside looking in, the place looks exactly as you'd expect a modern sports bar type establishment to look. It's nice a clean inside, and still has that \"new restaurant\" scent. \nMyself, and three colleagues, opted to order lunch from Timothy's, despite another co-worker having a very bad dining experience the night before.\nWhen we called, we were initially told they didn't do take out (though upon checking with the back, they were able to accommodate). Not a big deal, and something I'll chalk up to them being new. \nWe placed the order: French Dip, Two of the grilled cheese, and seared mozzarella. We were told no to the mozzarella and grilled cheese. The statement, \"We don't make those, we just haven't updated our menu yet.\" Having an accurate menu for a new establishment should be rule number 1. That was very upsetting, however thus is life. Instead, a pizza, quesadilla and cheesesteak egg rolls were subbed in.\n\nThe pizza was given a 3/10 by the individual who ordered it. Over cooked, lacking flavor and generally disappointing.\nThe Quasadilla was given a more favorable review. It was deemed tasty and safe. Nothing stood out, but nothing negative. Positive things were spoken of the sauces that went along with it. She would order again.\nThe Egg Rolls were pretty solid. They're standard cheesesteak egg-roll fare, but on the better end of those I've had in the area. The spicy ketchup was a bit too runny for my liking; but I imagine those who like that type of product will love it. It had plenty of kick and flavor. I would get the egg rolls again, but order regular ketchup.\nThe French Dip (with au jus on the side) was said to be really good. It looked exactly as it would in an advertisement. That was the stand out item. \nI do have to ask, why would you offer a french dip and not include au jus for dipping? That just seems like a sin.\n\nI did want to note the hostess was great. She was very polite and ensured that I had everything I needed. It was one of those instances where you knew she cared and wanted me to have a positive experience. It was enough of an impact that I thought about it after I left.\n\nSo, the big question...\"Would we return?\" The answer is yes, but not an overwhelming or resounding yes. As a take-out option, it's decent. If I'm hungry for the items on their menu, I'd gladly choose this opposed to Applebee's. I think the real pull for Timothy's (For me at least, a 34 year old guy) is happy hour with co-workers. They have a very solid selection of beer, and plenty of appropriate seating.\n\nAll in all, Timothy's kind of plays out like this\nFood: 7 out of 10\nAmbience: 9/10\nService: 8/10", "Horrible horrible horrible service experience at Timothy's tonight. Waited 45 minutes past our quoted wait time w/out of town guests and our 1 year old. Once we were finally seated, another 45 minutes went by before I had to leave my husband and our guests behind to wait for our food while I took my hungry and tired one year old home. When they asked to have the food boxed to go, the check was dropped immediately but the food took another 15 minutes. At least 2 managers were aware of the situation, not one table touch. Not one apology. Not one effort to rectify our terrible experience. We arrived at the restaurant at 5:30. At 9:30 I was finally able to sit down, at home, to eat my cold turkey burger. This is one hangry customer who won't be back and won't be recommending Timothy's to friends and neighbors. Just awful!", "When the neighborhood gets a new neighbor, you visit them. That is what my friend and I did. We decided to visit Timothy and we sat bar side to enjoy some adult beverages. When we sat down there were 2 bartenders working for about 20 guest. You would think that is a favorable ratio. Nope! Most of to time our pint were empty. There is nothing worst that having an uninterested bartender. If that wasn't bad enough. When they finally grabbed our empty pints to refill. Our cold beers we left under the taps as the bartender turned his attention elsewhere. This practice was done several frustrating times. \n\nOk, when you have a few drinks. You tend to get a bit hungry. We ordered the crabby fries and the buffalo wings. A safe bet we thought. We were distracted talking over some adult beverages. But we noticed our food did not arrived. When the bartender finally arrived with our order. The crabby fries were soggy and cold. If that wasn't bad enough. Our fries appeared to have an entire jar of old bay seasoning dumped on top. Yuck!!! The wings were also somewhat cold. Not as hot as you expect it to be coming out of a frier. Just as the bartenders failed to realize our glasses were empty. They also failed to realize our order was up. This is definitely not the service I expect from a newly opened restaurant. \n\n\nIt is safe to say that I will not be patronizing Timothy again.", "Weak. A new place in the neighborhood and its a glorified Applebee's. Have been there 3 times to give it a chance. The first visit for dinner. Great place to eat with the family if you have 2+ hours. Everything from the drinks to the food was slow. Chalked it up to growing pains and decided to try it again. Went for drinks and apps and it was the same. My buddies wife ordered hummus and the manager came and asked what it was? Very odd. Again the service was slow and no apologies just excuses. Please tell the staff to stop blaming the \"kitchen\" or the \"bar.\" 3rd time was to watch some basketball with friends. Please tell the manager its March Madness. Went up and they had 2 different soccer games, The Voice, and tennis on. No problem if people were watching those programs but they weren't. Half the bar was laughing about it and the table next to us left and went to Pjs. They finally got CBS on and then it was on every TV. When the game was over the entire restaurant was watching 60 minutes. At this point several tables were laughing and it just became a joke. \n3 strikes and your out Timothy's", "Went in for dinner last week with a friend. Interior is nice, clean, not too loud and seemed fairly busy for a Wednesday night. Our waitress was friendly and attentive - forgot our appetizer but since it didn't come out on the bill neither of us made a fuss. The majority of my problem was with the food. It's just not that great. I had the turkey burger which was supposed to have pepper jack cheese and avocado. Mine arrived with American (?) and one of the smallest slices of avocado I've ever seen. I actually thought they forgot about it since I had to look for it under the lettuce. My friend had the crab-cake burger which she said was okay, she asked for it plain and it came with all of the fixings. Overall it was okay but probably won't be back for a while." ]

[ 5, 5, 3, 4, 4, 3, 1, 1, 1, 2 ]

[ "Unbelievably great ribs. One of the few REAL rib joints in Indiana. The ribs are perfectly cooked. Slightly hard on the outside and tender in the inside. Get a large rib tip order to get the most rib for your money. And the mac & cheese is worth getting as well.\n\nTake out only!", "I was disappointed in the ribs as they were to greesy and had to much fat and the meat was not fall of the bone. However their pulled pork was wonderful as were their sides.", "I totally agree with the 2nd reviewer, the ribs are tough, full of fat, and some of the worst I ever ate.\n\nService was absolutely terrible too. Don't know how they stay in business.", "I'm not gonna beat around the bush... this place is kind of ghetto. Get takeout if you're scurred! Anyway, I really like these ribs. Crispy skin and tender meat is the way to go with ribs. These ribs sit in a pool of liquidy barbeque sauce. I also agree some of the ribs are kind of fatty. It's gross but they're not all like that. Oh and you will need a handful of napkins and a bib, as these are the messiest ribs I've ever had. All in all it's worth the trip if you have a hankering for great BBQ.", "This is the place to get BBQ RIbs...is in the ghetto area but it worth the risk!.. ;) ... buy to go though ....best ribs I have tried in Town......Definitely will go back.", "I love these ribs!!! They are cooked outside year round. Get there when they open at 11 to get them fresh. The hot sauce is the best and the macaroni and cheese is awesome, not something made from a box with fake cheese. The building is not great but who cares?", "Never have had the ribs at King Ribs but know that this place is good. I always go in for their Thursday special. It is Sandwich(beef, pork or chicken), 1 side, drink $4.25. A great deal. I have had the potato salad and the mac and cheese and both are great. I always get the mixed sauce which combines their sweet and hot sauces. Nothing fancy here, you order at the counter, they get your food out quick and it is tasty. Decor inside is nothing to write home about, but as many of you know...you cant always judge a book by its cover. The sauce is the boss, try it yourself.", "Half-A-Chicken Wednesday. $6.00. That is all you need to know. King Ribs Bar-B-Q is just one of the places; you wouldn't go in just off the street, it takes some convincing. But once you try it, you'll know why King Ribs is such a great choice when it comes to lunch, dinner, or a catered event. Damn, that mixed sauce really just makes the whole package. To quote Brandon S., the meat just falls off the bone - it's that good. Oh yeah, it's six bucks!\n\nSee you Wednesday!", "I had some friends from church tell me about this place and WOW! The workers were great, clean inside, and the food was FIRE!!! \n I had the tip dinner (rib tips for those that didn't know) with two sides. Meat portions will leave you with a nice snack later. The sauce was great, I had the mixed with a little kick on the backside. \nIf you get to there after 7:00 the inside is closed. \nI posted a picture on Facebook and everyone had to know where I was at with a plate like that? I said i was in Indianapolis on 16th street at.....KING RIBS!!!!!", "If you want true BBQ, charcoal grilled, smell good smoke.....it's king ribs!!! All locations don't taste the same, but 16th st is always consistently good, especially in the daytime for lunch. We order a variety of things on the menu ribs, tips, Mac, greens, chicken, beef on bun....and mixed sauce, oh and pie too. Its all good!" ]

[ 4, 2, 1, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 5, 4 ]

[ "What a rare surprise to find not only edible food but exceptionally good food and wine. Especially at an airport where the standards are so much lower. I had a glass of the Cabernet Blend Bordeaux and the Beef and Bison Chili. Both were delicious and I will happily return next time I fly.", "I'm so glad this place opened up in the terminal recently. It was easy to find a seat and the servers were extremely friendly and accommodating. I had the shades of white flight and the lentil soup. The soup was delicious. It is extremely easy to have a lot of glasses here and it turned out to be reasonably prices as well. All and all so happy and hope they expand this location so more people can enjoy it here as well!", "My husband and I were traveling thru STL on business. Vino Vollo is in the E terminal where Southwest operates, next to gate E18. He started with a Cab and I got a flight of Bordeaux's. We got the seasoned Marcona almonds, which were sweet and had Rosemary on them. Then we split a charcuterie and the beet and avocado salad. Plenty of food. The charcuterie was anchored by Melba toasts and peppered sesame crackers. There was a Brie, a mild blue and an herbed havarti cheese. The meats were a ham, a salami and a spicy cured thick cut pepperoni. Accompanying that were dried apricots and cranberries, pepitos, pickled caper berries, gherkins, & red pepper, plus coarse mustard and a fig chutney. It was ALL very good. The salad was kale based, large with beets and avocado slices, all very lightly dressed in olive oil and a citrus vinegar. The service was a tad slow and they're were not busy but when attending to us, they were very pleasant. The whole meal was about $60 and very fresh and well done. A welcome change to normal airport fare.", "Saturday afternoon.. Apr 23rd, 2016:\nExcellent Service.\nGreat wine.\nReally knowledgeable employee named Lloyd.\nActually, he was aware of the companies' purpose, shared knowledge in the business. Really...\nNo complaint at all. \nThese places are excellent if you happen to come by one in any airport. The decor, in a way, sets itself apart from the rest of the noise and hustle, or lack thereof. PS: this was in St Louis airport!", "A diamond in the rough in the southwest terminal. The competition is run of the mill chain restaurants so when I stumbled upon vino volo, I couldn't have been happier. The menu is small, but the quality of the food is top notch with healthy options. I ordered a cup of lentil soup and a side of olives. Pleased with both. Didn't order wine so can't comment there but other patrons seemed to enjoy it.\n\nThe servers were pleasant and knew their trade.\n\nMy only complaint is the price. A bowl of soup ran me 10 bucks which I consider pretty high. Much better than the alternative restaurants nonetheless.", "Another in the growing group of airport based wine purveyors with a nice charcuterie board. This is my 4th and it is very cozy but I learned some more about them today and how they operate. \n\nCrowded here both at the bar and behind it. \n\nDownloaded the app since I am becoming semi regular.", "Great and knowledgable staff. I was stuck on a long layover and the people here made the time fly by. Haven't had this much fun at an airport in awhile.", "Since places to sit at STL are scarce and the food and beverage choices are chains, this is a welcome oasis. Good service, good wine selections, nice snacks. My rating is in comparison to the other options at STL ( if Burger King is a 1, does that make Vino Volo a 10 or 100? No sure about that so I give it a 5.", "What a surprise for an airport. Great food and service and reasonable. Order the burrata, soups and salads. Apparently it's a chain.... Wish it was open outside the airport", "For an airport eatery/wine bar....this place is pretty cool. Great selection of great wines which goes well with their various menu items. The assorted meat, cheese, nuts and fruit tray is/was outstanding!! Never mind waiting for the next SW flight when going through STL." ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 4 ]

[ "Best in Delco! The pizza is always perfect, the wings are awesome never soggy cooked just right! Try the new option of a seeded roll for your hoagie you won't be disappointed!", "One thing that sets apart your average corner pizza shop is the service. I live right down the street so we get Verona's all the time. Two of my favorites are the grilled chicken Caesar salad and their pizza. Always delicious. The renovations are beautiful, friendly staff even when it's jammed. High fives and thumbs up!", "LOVE this place. we go here about once a month with our kids. its around the corner from my house, they have slices, and the food is good.", "Verona's new location is nice and easy to get to. I just wish the food was a little better.\n\nThe pizza is extremely dry and is just screaming for more sauce. The wings were okay but may have been slightly over seasoned.\n\nI do wish them luck with their new building!", "Highly recommend, especially if you want a place with good wings that will deliver quickly.", "Food is sooo good! Service is on point. And available on grub hub which is an added convenience. Definitely give them a try!", "Verona really has fantastic food. It's a little expensive but compared to most of the other crap you get in Havertown/ UD area it is worth every penny. We order for delivery and every call is answered professionally with the right questions asked. Delivery is fast.. usually 20 minutes to 45 minutes on a Friday at peak time. \n\nWe are a household of Italians. Italians take their food seriously. I can't get into any place that does not use fresh ingredients or properly season their food. Verona hits the mark every time. Their Italian hoagies are awesome. Good quality meats on an authentic tasting roll. The only thing I don't care for is their cheese fries. Its literally cheeze whiz. Most places make a cheese sauce. I'm not a fan of Kraft whiz. That's just a personal thing.\n\nTheir wings need a separate paragraph. They are hands down the best I have ever had but.. they may not be for everyone. Their sauce is unique. It has the right amount of hot but its a layered flavor of differing peppers. Its not hot sauce mixed with butter. (I like that kind of sauce as well, this is just better. If you are a wing fanatic, you have to give them a try.", "I tried Verona's when I received their circular in the mail, and I was pleasantly surprised. The building is beautiful and kept very clean. Parking was easy. Staff was polite and helpful. On to the food. I liked the pizza. Large is a good size but could use more sauce. I liked the sauce on the medium Buffalo wings. It's kinda peppery but good. The wings were tasty but overcooked to the point of almost too dry. It was a busy Friday night when I went in so that may be the reason but I expected more after reading some of their previous reviews.", "I do not see the value here. I realize this is not health food...But..there is enough salt on the Mild Wings to kill an Elephant! The XL Pizza half pepperoni had more dough in it than was cheese or pepperoni.\n\nOnce and Done. Not for me and no recommendations.", "Had lunch there yesterday and was presently surprised that they have beer now.\nNothing like having a Gyro and an Goose Island ale for lunch. And they will soon have draft beer also. Food has always been good here." ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 3, 1, 5 ]

[ "Well, first of all the thing I really liked about this place in watching the locals and the owner trade lighthearted barbs at each other LOL!!! I felt like a tourist even though I am a local when I looked down on my table at the Florida placemats pointing out all the places to go and things to see. Then I ordered!! I had the 2 eggs with the BEST RYE BREAD I have had in FL !!!! The sausages were those plump big ones not the little links you get from the freezer section at Walmart. The grits were piping hot. Great service. I can't believe I missed this place for the past 9 months. They have been here for 17 years I am told from the friendly owner who is from Malta. I will have to look up Malta LOL!!!! I was never good at Geography !!!!!! Prices were very low here btw !!!!", "If you go to this place for breakfast a second time, the wait staff is so on the ball, that they probably won't ask you what you want to drink... it'll just show up.\n\nThe prices are good, the portions are huge, the ham steak is great...\n\nI've tried about 5 different things on the menu, from breakfast burritos to pancakes and they have all been good.", "This is a diner in a strip mall. Best place for Breakfast in the Hudson area. A very friendly atmosphere. Owners always on premises to greet you. Try there ham steak, but bring you appetite.", "glad there are new owners", "We have tried this place 2 times. Their breakfast is good, large portions. Their omelets are folded not stuffed, but very tasty. Service is great. But the lunch meal was less than spectacular. The mashed potatoes were instant, the hamburger was pre-formed, the brown gravy tasted jarred or instant, and the corn was very bland. \n It is ok if you don't want to eat alone and very affordable, but definitely wasn't great.", "Same address, same phone number. New name and owners. Ram's Family Restaurant now. I had Veggie Omelet and Home Fries with a biscuit! Very tasty and had biscuit with honey and butter. Had my Home fries with onions at no extra charge. The breakfasts may seem high but most include juice and coffee which I didn't have. Great service :)", "Use to eat here every Sunday, went back on 8/11 because I was in town and found it to be owned by new owners, which is okay but it was lousy. I ordered my usual omelet when it was brought out to me it was wrong, the hash browns undercooked, and sausage links over cooked. Our waitress was pleasant and gave good service I would give her a 5. There was one lady in the restaurant that kept bringing to go orders out of the back, I think if she smiled her face would crack. The guy at the register was friendly. The moral of the staff did not seem to be good anymore, one waitress in the back had a smug look on her face like why am I here to me a happy staff equals good service and a sign that management is of a good caliber, the moral there tells me that it is not a good place to work so there for I would find that it is no longer a good place to eat. I will not go back and it is sad because I use to love this place and always use to bring friends and family with me. \n\nHow things change when you haven't been there in a while, sad", "all the people that left due to the previous owners are starting to come back now that the word is getting out that the two most very strange and unfriendly are gone. thank god.", "I have been going to the Ram's Restaurant since 2004. If you want to have breakfast, lunch, or brunch in the HUDSON area this is the place to go. Prices are good and the meals are varied and plentiful. Now, more so than before you have more interesting tasty meals that are sure to be a delight. Some Customers as well as awesome waitresses had ran away from the unfriendliness and sarcastic behavior of the previous owners but that has all changed now do to a Very Nice Young Couple and family running the place now with plenty of gratitude, friendliness and new menus to beat. So, if you are looking for a great fresh cooked meal with a great price and a friendly face and great smile be it from the waitresses or John and Pat then come to Ram's Family Rest. In HUDSON, off of Little and HUDSON, Fairway Oaks Plaza you won't be disappointed. \"Bon Appetite\", \n\n\n\n See you there!", "Ram's is the best breakfast restaurant I've found in the Hudson area. Their breakfast selection is extensive. I had the corned beef hash and eggs with home fries. All were cooked perfectly as ordered. Many breakfast spots in this area use second grade products but here they spend the extra to have Smucker's jams and real half and half. I haven't had lunch or dinner here but based on their breakfast, I'm guessing you can't go wrong if you're looking for a casual local diner. It was difficult to find as Yelp and my car GPS couldn't find it based on the address, but it's located in the Publix shopping center at the corner of Hudson Ave and Little Rd." ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 3, 4, 2, 3, 5, 5 ]

[ "i love this restaurant. i am a vegetarian and come up to visit my folks frequently from LA. They have a huge vegetarian menu and the garlic chicken is amazing. it's so nice to have a place where we can all eat. i wish there was a Shang Hai in LA!!\nHen hao chi", "Shang Hai is hands down the best Chinese Restaurant in town. They have a great vegetarian menu, great service, and a cozy ambiance. They are a little bit expensive, but not terribly pricey either. Their food always tastes incredibly fresh, and has lots of good complex flavors. The baked tofu is great, so is the mushroom fried rice, hot and sour soup, and their soy chicken. Yum!!", "I'm sitting here eating my leftover Shang Hai food, and I realize \"Idiot! You've never reviewed Shang Hai!\" So here I am. Telling you good people that I used to eat here a LOT more often, but I moved. The food still tastes as delicious to me as it did the first time I tried it about 8 years ago. I know there are people who have been going there longer and more often, but they probably aren't gonna write a review for yelp. \nThe food is really damn good. Shang Hai has cool little touches that make me smile. As has been mentioned, they have GREAT tasting vegetarian food, and according to everyone else I usually take there, they have equally as good meat dishes. (The meat and non-meat dishes are largely the same dish, just made with either real meat or faux meat.) The sauces that are made for these dishes are deeeelicious. They have white as well as brown rice. Not cheap, but not bad, considering it's in SB and you get good quality food. The service is - more often than not -EXCEPTIONAL. You usually get your food in about 5 minutes. They are open for lunch, and the lunch specials are good and it's cheaper than the dinner menu (although slightly smaller portions). For a while, I would walk there from work for lunch at least once a week. But then the whole moving thing I mentioned before. Yeah, I'm still bitter about moving.\nThey have takeout, too, but I would recommend dining in if you can. It's pretty cool in there in a retro-y way.", "I've been to a few Chinese restaurants in town and I must say that Shang Hai is currently my favorite. \n\nAlthough it looks a little bit sketchy on the outside, the inside was very nice. There was also a quiet and cozy ambiance.\n\nThey have fantastic service-- the waiters and waitresses didn't simply fill our waters and bring us our food (like what I've found in most Chinese restaurants)-- the people were friendly and sociable. \n\nMy curry chicken was delicious. The rice was cooked nicely--not too soggy and not too dry, the vegetables were crisp, and the meat was full of flavor. For dessert, you get a fortune cookie AND an almond cookie.", "This place was very good. Solid eggrolls. And they usually have some combo dinner specials that are on target price wise. Their Kung Pao, both beef and chicken, great. Be sure to get them spicy, but don't say I didn't warn you...\n\nWilhelm enters the office as George is talking on the phone. \nHe seems suspicious.\nGeorge: \".....Well. I'm sorry. Call you right back.\"\nWilhelm: \"So George. Have you heard anything about the missing equipment?\"\nGeorge: \"No!...not...nothing.\"\nWilhelm: \"George, there's nothing I hate more than a liar.\"\nGeorge: \"Well...there's no room for someone like that in this organization.\"\nWilhelm: \"Are you feeling all right George?\"\nGeorge: \"Hemmm!.. Fine!\"\nWilhelm: \"You look a little warm.\"\nGeorge: \"...It's the chicken\"\nWilhelm: \"You're a terrible liar George. Look at you, you're a wreck!. \nyou're sweating bullets.\"\nGeorge: \"It's the Kung Pao ... George likes his chicken spicy.\"", "The food is good, but the portions are small. If you have three people, ordering 4 dishes should be enough, but if you are big eaters....5 might be necessary.", "Right by my girlfriend's house, we frequently cruise over to have a taste. Good, tasty portions. A little expensive, but it's all good.", "The Kung Pao Tofu was excellent! The food had great flavor and wasn't greasy at all. I will be coming back the next time I'm in Santa Barbara!", "I'd love to give this place 5 stars but they weren't refined enough. I had the Mongolian beef with the combo which came to $15.\n\nThe beef was excellent! Tender and great flavor.\nThe rest of the combo was meh... the rice was pretty good, the egg roll was pretty bad, and the wonton was just there. Oh, and the soup (call ahead its the soup of the day) was vegetable something with a tomato base... if you're listening... just leave the tomato soups to the people at Campbell's.\n\nOverall very good and GREAT service.", "I got the mongolian beef and as someone else said the beef was tender with great flavor. I felt my dish was drowned in onions though, just to many, more meat of course would of been better. The portions are not very large and I thought the chow mein was quite salty. The wasabi sauce was incredible the hottest I have ever had and the vegetable egg rolls great with it. There was one waitress serving everyone and she did a great job. The atmosphere of this place is very boring." ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 3, 5, 5, 4, 3 ]

[ "Harry and Irene cook up some of the best Italian food on the East-side. His special marinara sauce is the best, with I think a hint of cinnamon. \n\nVery friendly, and casual, yet you won't feel out of place dressed up a bit. Great food for the $$. Wish they still made breakfasts!!", "I'm always pleased when I leave.\n\nThe food is great, the prices are reasonable, the decor is relaxing, the atmosphere is quiet, and the bruschetta is one of the main reasons I keep coming back. There is hardly ever a wait to get in, which is surprising since the food is so good.", "I am sorry guys but I was told that they had this great sauce and was really turned off by its taste. I do not think I would ever go back.", "Amazingly big portions great food. This is a very clean andsomewhat afforable italian restaurant. The Marian chicken is my hubby's favorite. I went from my Bday, mother's day and my anniversary. I will recommend it to all.", "My family has been coming to this place for many years, and we have never been disappointed. The service is spot-on, the food is excellent, and the owner is lovely. Try the baked rigatoni - incredible!", "My husband and I eat out a lot. I just love Italian food, being from NY. and Dolce Vita is my favorite Italian restaurant. The food makes your mouth happy. The little \"surprise\" at the beginning of your meal is delicious. Everything, from then on, is better than the thing before. \nThe wait staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the specials are interesting. And Bob H. is right, you can go from jeans to gowns. \nI recommend this place to anyone looking for good Italian food in Tucson and a pleasant dining experience.", "When I think of Italian restaurants in Tucson, I sometimes forget how delicious this restaurant is. The ambiance and service are fantastic.\nThe food is scrumptious! The wine list is not bad either.\nIl Bastardo Sangiovese goes with just about anything. \nDe", "Worst Italian restaurant I have ever had the misfortune of going to...Ambiance- lack luster. Service- lacking personality. Food- poor substitute for real, flavorful Italian. I'd actually rather give the 20 bucks to a stranger for an overt punch to the gut, other than paying for a ticking timebomb of tired fare to twist my stomach into a wrenching pain. Never again. Never.", "I highly recommend Dolce Vita because it is thee booomb! I swear it's like my mother was in the kitchen cooking and bringing my food out to the dinner table! Well, it's not my mom, but I think it's a very similar situation because there was a lady coming out of the kitchen with an apron greeting the diners every so often. Seems like a very homey, well-run place where the owners and staff know their regulars by name. The wait staff was very pleasant and efficient, and all our food came out in a timely manner. My friend who had been there a few times before said that pretty much everything on the menu was amazing, but that he really loved their creamy feta garlic dressing. So, naturally, I decided to try it and boy was it tasty! I also loved that the dnner came with a choice of soup or salad, a side of homemade bread and dipping oil, and a small side of complimentary pasta! I ordered the stuffed salmon special which was delicious and my friend ordered a veal dish which was topped with Kasseri cheese...DOUBLE AMAZING! Of course, by the end of the meal we were totally stuffed but we had to try their Tiramisu,which my friend swore by. I thought I could not possibly fall in love with another thing on their menu, but let me tell you ....I did. Dolce Vita's Tiramisu was off the hook! I don't usually like Tiramisu, so I was hesitant to even try it cause i was so stuffed....but it was like they made it especially for me. It had just the right balance of coffee liquor and cream....usually don't like Tiramisu cause it's too soggy and coffee tasting...but omg, this was amazing! I was soo full that I could only take a few bites...but I'll tell you one thing for sure...I was definitely dreaming of it that night and was wishing I had it with me to eat the rest of it at home! Long story short, I will DEFINITELY com back to Dolce Vita!! Oh, and by the way....I think they also have a full bar inside....that's always a plus;)", "Seriously, the best Italian food I've had in Tucson since moving here two years ago. I was completely, delightfully surprised at how good the food was. They make their own cannolis, the sauce was tasty, the portions appropriately large, the service was excellent and they even have a bar (though I did feel sort of bad ordering a Long Island when they had a wine list longer than the food menu). \n\nThe only reason they get four stars is because it was kind of expensive. Which isn't to say it's not totally worth it -- just that it's not a 'once a week' kind of place." ]

[ 4, 5, 2, 4, 5, 5, 4, 1, 5, 4 ]

[ "Good things can still come in small packages. The menu is brief and compact. The wine list is small and efficient. The space itself is comfortable without being too small.\n\nFour of us went in for dinner tonight. Each of us had a different item. Each of us left quite satisfied. The peppercorn encrusted sirloin was a big hit. The pork loin was quite tasty. The sea bass got a shout out. The tenderloin topped with maytag bleu cheese also got a rave revue.\n\nThe service is attentive. The proprietor is delightful. See you there real soon!", "This past weekend we had dinner here on Friday night. The experience was so good that we had dinner here again on Saturday night! I have now tasted virtually everthing on the menu. It is stellar! My close friend says the sirloin here is better than Spark's in NYC. He might well be right. If you live within 15 miles of Currents, and are going anywhere else for a quality dining experience, you just cheated yourself and your guest(s)!", "If I make a trip to the New Port Richey area, a dinner at Currents is an absolute requirement. I was in town last week. FIrst night dinner out....Currents.\n\nIn my first life, I spent ten years managing upscale restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels. I have been away from that industry for almost 25 years. I have often said that you could not pay me enough money to return to it. I have much more fun as a spectator.\n\nAll that said, I will pay Currents the highest compliment that I am able. If I were ever to return to the restaurant business, this is the place I would want to have.", "It blew me away when I realized the other night that it had been too many weeks since my last visit. I needed my Currents fix!\n\nAs always, I was not disappointed. Tracey Swade and her team make every visit a pleasure from the moment you walk in the door, right up through scraping that last morsel of flourless chocolate cake off of your plate. It just doesn't get much better than this!\n\nIf you still haven't found your way to Currents, I can't imagine where you are going to!", "We had a wonderful dinner last weekend at Currents. It was our first visit and we used a Groupon and the staff and service were professional, friendly and very helpful. Currents is a refreshing departure from the typical beach, tiki bar, and sponge dock scene in the area. Upscale and classy, in a quaint historic area of Tarpon Springs near the old train station (now a museum) and antique shops. The menu is creative, we had the grouper piccatta and it was cooked to perfection. The wine list had a nice variety of choices and were moderately priced. they are only open for dinner, too bad they don't do lunch! We will definitely go back!", "We were impressed.....just the kind of place Tarpon Springs needs.....She had the pork tenedrloin and thought it was wonderful.....I had the orange glaze & pepercorn strip steak..... that also was great...... service was very good & the decor was fine & dandy.......Katie made us a couple of excellant Cosmos & our waitperson was attentive without being overbearing....... If it as good on my next visit I will move it up to 5 STARS............All in all this goes on my \nRECOMMEND LIST\n\n2nd Visit....... Just as good as the 1st visit ....... but can't give them 5 stars..... Still a place that we will be back to again.\n\nRECOMMENED", "I've been to Currents three times since my last update. It's only fair that I post the results.\n\nNo matter how many times I come, no matter how many guests I bring, everyone leaves raving! Tracey Swade and her staff make it a pleasure without fail! The floor staff make if feel great. The kitchen staff make it taste great. Why is there even another restaurant open for a more upscale experience in Tarpon Springs? All they can ever be is second best!\n\nI understand Tracey is brewing up some sort of \"Tapas Tuesdays\" promotion for the Fall. I can hardly wait!\n\nSee you there......", "Absolutely the best restaurant in the area. Food is ALWAYS good as is the service and drinks. Too bad they don't open for lunch.....\nCurrents is our favorite place to dine....yes, this is the place to really \"dine\" in Tarpon Springs. Tracey is a great hostess/owner. Always pleasant and friendly.\nWe visit often and will continue to do so.\nA. T.", "Have to offer a dose of reality here. Food was okay, but not on par with the prices or decor. Probably better than most nearby options. In another town with more competition, they'd have to try harder. They seem new, so maybe they'll improve. Staff was very nice. A bit disappointed on the beer selection. No excuse not to carry local or more unique microbrews.", "It's about time for another update. I suspect I've been at least four times since the last one.\n\nOn September 15th, Laura Reiley of the St. Petersburg Times saw the light as well- http://www.tampabay.com/features/food/restaurants/article1191401.ece\n\nIf you are planning to go anywhere else in the Tarpon Springs area, just stay home and share a bowl of kibbles and bits with your favorite furry four-legged friend. ;-)" ]

[ 4, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 3, 5 ]

[ "Sushi with no frills? This is the place!\n\nWith the lack of overall decent sushi places around the area, I was excited to find this on Yelp. It is located in a plaza next to a frozen yogurt and karate place and has only been open for about a month now. \n\nDespite the \"To Go\" name, there are tables and it is quite spacious inside, so you can definitely eat in. One thing to note is that some of the items on the paper menu/website are not on the wall menu, so check the paper menu before ordering!\n\nWe ordered:\n\n- Miso Soup, $1.75\n- Clear Soup, $1.75\n- Tuna Nachos, $6.95\n- Angel Roll, $9.50 (shrimp tempura and cucumber inside, spicy kani on top)\n- Green Super Man Roll, $9.50 (spicy tuna crunch inside, avocado on top)\n- Volcano Roll, $8.95 (light fried tuna, salmon, yellowtail, white fish, and kani inside; tobiko and spicy mayo/eel sauce on top)\n\nWe ate in and everything we ordered was done rather quickly. Soups were decent. Tuna Nachos were interesting -- wish there could have been more tuna though. Angel Roll and Volcano Roll were my favorites. On a side note, I'm not sure why Volcano Rolls up here are so different than the ones in Florida... I'm really missing the baked fish and spicy kani on top. \n\nPersonally, I don't like sushi to-go unless I eat it right away. Since this place is near us, we will be back for sure to eat in or get to-go if we're in a rush and need to eat in the car. \n\nStaff was friendly. It is open everyday, which is great. Delivery is available with a minimum order of $10 and within 3 miles of their location.\n\nWe hope the quality of the food stays the same. Can't wait to go back and try the other rolls and hibachi!", "Overall good sushi and would definitely continue to order from this place. We had the sushi burritos (basically a giant sushi roll) and really liked them. Deliver was quick and the food seemed fresh. Can't wait to try some more items out on the menu.", "Not bad! They have a pretty typical sushi list except the sushi burritos. Their regular stuff was good but I really liked the yellowtail burrito- pretty filling. Glad they're near home and will most likely order from here again.", "The food is good--however--we ordered the Hibachi Lunch and the portions were so small you needed a microscope to see them!!\n\nMake the portions bigger!!!!!\n\nHad to go next door after lunch and get an ice cream sundae cause I was still hungry.\n\nPortions are way too small!!!!", "The sushi burrito is good, Basically an uncut roll. Rest of the sushi was poorly packed, falling apart, and filled with rice and cucumber. Better sushi for about the same price at many other places", "The tuna nachos were delicious and unique. I think they would have been better on a tostada-style chip instead of a normal tortilla chip. The sushi burrito was excellent. I was worried it would be too much rice but the favors were well-balanced.", "I am very happy to have this restaurant in my neighborhood. I discovered it on Friday and am back today on Super Bowl Sunday. There are many choices on the menu and I will be going back to continue down the list. I think the fish is very fresh ( having spent the last few years in Japan, I am particular) and the sushi burrito is unique. I am partial to the Thunder Roll. I can't wait to go in for the luncheon specials. Previously I would go to Whole Foods for take out sushi but I got tired of having nobody answer the phone when I wanted to place my order. Then if I just walked in there was nothing but brown rice rolls. I'm sure many enjoy the brown rice but I myself, do not. I think everyone should give SUSHI TO GO a try. They also deliver. Great for the snow storms.", "My go- to now for sushi in the area and sushi to go always delivers a solid meal. Decently priced, quality sushi and quick delivery ( i order via grub hub and they even read and follow the comments! ) . The sushi burritos are awesome and I like that the sushi does not fall apart as if it is hastily made like at some other places. I haven't tried anything on the menu so far that I didn't like. Definitely love the clear soup, tofu burrito, tuna nachos, kani salad, I could go on but then I would just be listing the entire menu.", "Always a great experience! I took my mom here for the first time and she can't wait to come back. Only recommendation is to make sure you put chopsticks and soy sauce in the to go bags...a few times you have forgotten it...", "It really wasn't as bad as I thought I would be. I order the 3 roll lunch special with yellowtail scallion, tuna avo and salmon avo, along with an order of edamame and a spicy, crunchy salmon roll. The lunch special was large, the edamame was perfectly salted and the special roll had a good amount of crunch. I'm not a huge fan of spicy and the heat of the spicy roll was perfect for me, probably not as hot as other people would prefer. This is not the best sushi I've ever had, but for a quick sushi lunch that delivers, I'd definitely recommend and certainly plan to order from them again." ]

[ 4, 4, 4, 3, 2, 4, 5, 5, 4, 4 ]

[ "Fiddlehead Fern Cafe is a modern and attractive cafe, which was built by renovating a dilapidated intersection in Shaw that was once a gas station and has been vacant for decades. The decor is clean and simple. I stopped in on my way to the Shaw Art Fair and ordered a cappuccino. It was well made and the perfect drink to start my morning. The cashier pointed at the pastries and promised, \"The menu will be expanding soon!\" I'm looking forward to returning many times.", "A wonderful addition to the Shaw neighborhood. Mimosas, sangria, several espresso drinks and house made baked goods. \nDecor is modern and a little cold for a coffee shop. I can't imagine cozying up there for an hour with my coffee . But it's great for a cup and my latte was delicious . \nI live close by so I will definitely be back", "This is a great addition to the Shaw neighborhood!The staff was very friendly and explained the food and drink menu to me. They even unlocked the tables outside when I said I had my dog with me and offered a water bowl for her. The coffee was great as was my bacon scone. The decor inside is definitely modern, a great space to get some work done or have a meeting.", "I can't say enough good things about this cafe. Excellent service and delicious food and drink. The latte, spinach and goat cheese croissant, and vegan snickerdoodle cookie were awesome! Perfect for grabbing coffee and walking around the beautiful Shaw Neighborhood.", "I was visiting town and ended up coming here for coffee 3 mornings in a row. I had a pour over, latte, and a cappuccino and all three were really great. I also really like the pastries and snacks that I had. During my three trips I had a blueberry/orchid (I'm almost positive it was orchid) scone, a bacon and goat cheese egg bake, and a s'mores cookie. All three of them were baked in house and paired really well with the coffee. \n\nI will defiantly be coming back here the next time I am in town.", "Took myself to brunch at Fiddlehead on 10/15. I thoroughly enjoyed my avocado toast. By the time I got there (noon-ish or so) they were out of the standard bread or tomatoes but, they gave me the bread they did have available and put pretty much everything else on my toast to make up for it. What I wound up with was pretty freaking good. The coffee was good too, although it took way longer than I would have liked to get the coffee to the table. I live about 6 doors down, so I'm sure this place will be seeing a lot more of me. Keep up the great work!", "New cafe in Shaw area. Just opened; much needed coffee shop for the area. \nStill ramping up and getting kinks out, but excellent atmosphere. Pastries we tried were excellent. Breakfast options coming soon.", "There's a new coffee shop town and it's awesome. I found my new favorite coffee shop and it's in my neighborhood! Seriously, I can walk here. While I'm bias to places I can walk to, Fiddlehead is a destination regardless of it's prime location in Shaw. \n\nFiddlehead has some strong west coast vibes. The whole place is white, minimalist, beaming with natural light and has a small selection of wooden tables all with mellow music playing. There's a patio that's perfect for this fall weather and they have a great menu from drinks to food. \n\nFor drinks they've got all of your typical coffee shop needs plus wine and cocktails. I wish they were open in the evening because I'd seriously hang out here at night. Guess I'll have to settle for alcohol in the morning or lunch...oh darn ;)\n\nTheir food menu is limited but more than most coffee shops. Tons of different toasts (chickapee, avacado), soups, breakfast scrambles and baked goods. I had the chickapee toast which was delightful but I want to try their avacado toast. The coldbrew coffee I had was solid as well. \n\nIf you haven't figured it out yet, I'll be back...a lot!", "Super cute inside. The allure quickly faded upon discovering their limited menu. Ended up ordering a cold brew coffee (no sugar free flavors or sweeteners- everything is mixed with simple syrup) and waited 20 minutes... turned out to be a terrible coffee. The toasts all looked great but no options for people who are gluten intolerant.", "Love Fiddlehead Fern Cafe! From the specialty coffee to the food items to the interior design, everything is executed with attention to detail and craft. The croissants baked in house are dangerously delicious. I also loved the salad, the tomato soup, and both of the loaded toasts I tried. I went there every day of my week-long stay in St. Louis! Don't expect your coffee lightning fast, as each cup is individually brewed, but totally worth a few extra minutes wait. Prices are fair, staff is friendly, product is of exceptional quality, atmosphere is communal. A great addition to St. Louis!" ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 3, 5 ]

[ "Great donuts, iffy service. Buttermilk bars are the best!", "The donuts are pretty good; better than the grocery store fare in the area. The service could be better. I've never stopped by here and been greeted by a person who seems happy to be at work.", "Yes, this is a donut shop that just happens to now have a small Greek deli nestled in the back; and it is worth stopping by. I noticed this after stopping in to get a coffee one morning and I vowed to return for lunch after skimming over their small and fairly limited menu. The menu was focused on sandwiches, Greek style of course, with pita bread as the foundation for most offerings. I ordered a beef Shawarma, which is pretty much a gyro with nicely roasted beef topped by fresh veggies, a few olives, and a healthy slathering of Tzaziki that was chunky with fresh cucumbers. My sandwich was at my table within 4-5 minutes, the pita was warm and soft and could well have been baked in-house and I was delighted. On my way out, I couldn't help but order a few pieces of baklava(pistachio and pecan) because after all, it IS a bakery. As expected, the baklava was also great and left me wanting a nice tiny little cup of Greek coffee. \n\nOverall, I am eager to see how this place develops and hopeful for some Spanakopita. This place is well worth a try!", "Country donuts have a great variety of the tipical pastries you'd expect from a donut shop. They also have the usual drinks to accompany your order of donuts. The service is friendly and they're quick to serve the constant morning flow of customers. I stop here for their maple bars.", "If I had to sum up Country Donuts in four words, I I'd go with \"fritters.\" \n\n\"Fritters, fritters, fritters, fritters.\" \n\nIf you gave me seven, I'd consider \"raddest donuts in the Treasure Valley, period,\" but I'd probably end up settling on fritters again. Fritters fritters fritters fritters fritters.\n\nEverything Country fries is delicious, and I'd never turn down their maple cream-filled donuts, even if I was in the midst of a full-on, grease-induced cardiac arrest at the time, but I come for the fritters. The colossal, lard-suffocated, sugar-drowned, borderline abusive fritters.\n\nTheir apple fritters set the standard by which all others will forever be judged, and on a good day their cherry is even better. The blueberry is fantastic, but best reserved as a change of pace, just to throw your gut a curveball when you're already up to your eyeholes in apple or cherry.\n\nEach one's the size of a wino's liver, but they're still always gnarled and craggy enough that the glaze and grease penetrates deep into every fruity centimeter. It's a miracle of science. They pack in more calories than any dozen donuts from a more restrained shop, yet I have yet to find a limit on how many I can pack away in one sitting. \n\nTheir old-fashioneds are wonderful, but can't match DK. Same goes for their other cake offerings. That doesn't matter much, though, thanks to those aforementioned maple creams and other absurd raised options, like the goofy footlong eclairs with maple frosting and chocolate chips both on top and buried deep inside. Also, fritters.", "Best donuts EVER. No, seriously, EVER. These donuts are huge AND flavorful!! You get quality and quantity and there's a great variety to choose from. The apple fritters are by far my favorite and I used to hate apple fritters before having them here. Try them and you'll be converted. \n\nThe only problem here is that you'll have a hard time deciding what to get, end up buying a dozen giant donuts, and crying yourself to sleep that night (not because you regret having eaten them all because there is no way to exercise self-control with these in the house, but because they're all gone and you can't have them for a midnight snack...). I've been getting donuts here for years and hope to do so for many more!", "Country Donuts is amazing. Giant maple bars are my favorite and they are worth \nthe 25 minute drive across town to get them. You won't be disappointed, I promise.", "Best Fritters I've ever had!!! The other donuts we got were amazing too. I'm really worried that I recently moved so close to this place. I hope I have the self control not to crave these things everyday.", "I love this place. The donuts are fresh every morning. APPLE FRITTERS... The employees are very customer friendly and always make the best recommendations for your morning donut. APPLE FRITTERS... The coffee is delicious and smooth. The atmosphere is nice and clean. By the way, I love the Apple Fritters...", "I did not try the doughnuts here. I wanted to really badly. I really hate Crispy Cream, but its very hard to find any other doughnut places around. \n\nI walked into what looked like a very run down and tired looking place. Things were so dirty and run down that I turned around and walked back out.\n\nMaybe I have watched way to many episodes of Restaurant Impossible, When I see a place that is dirty and looks like this, in my mind I see a kitchen that is also dirty and run down. \n\nI prefer not to get food poisoning. So I did not try it. Clean up the place and Id love to try it" ]

[ 4, 3, 4, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3 ]

[ "Established in 1776, this place is an historic landmark. Restaurant is closed on Mondays, but the bar stays open. Whew!", "Dating from the days of the American Revolution, this country gem has hosted numerous associates of the founding fathers.\n\nInterior rooms are old, old and offer charming rustic ambiance.\n\nWe found the food to be excellent. My Crabmeat Imperial was the best I have ever encountered, and my companion awarded her steamed clams an \"A\" rating.\n\nThe service was friendly and efficient.\n\nWe only peeked into the bar, but it appeared very cozy with a crowd of locals . . . quite good for a Tuesday evening in the middle of nowhere.", "This restaurant is a staple in the area. My parents moved to the area a few years ago so I have become fairly farmilar with it too.\n\nIt appears to be going through a period of transition, but I think it is for the better. They have added a few local brews on tap and recently made one of the dining rooms into a smaller bar area! It kind of feels like a wine bar at night, but since there is a TV it could be a good place to grab a quick casual meal.\n\nThe food is consistently good which is why I like this place so much!\n\nThere is an outdoor patio which I have eaten at a few times, however when they are slammed out there the service can be a little slow. I think the servers have tables inside and outside and they can get a bit overwhelmed. Its a pretty spot though with lots of flowers and a garden where the restaurant grows its own produce in the summer!\n\nIf you are in the area I definitely suggest this restaurant.", "Went there for Valentine's Day with my fiance...omg. The waitress was like 75 years old. My food came out luke warm at best and his was blazing hot. So I sent it back, clearly they just micro-waved it because the plate was on fire but my food only a little hotter. By the time my food came back he was finished his and the bust boy cleared everything off the table WHILE I WAS EATING!! He ordered the filet and it was so unbelievably small. Even after all that the bill was aroun $75 not including tip. I will never be back.", "Have been here several times in the past 12 months. Each time I try something different hoping that I'll find something that is going to surprise me with a \"Wow, that was great!\", but I'm still looking. \n\nThe soups are pretty good and so was a few sandwiches we've tried. A few of the entrees were also good. Sorry... I don't remember what I specifically ordered, but it's usually one of the specials that they are running for that day. During a summer visit, I ordered a strawberry lemonade, which was really good.\n\nI haven't been disappointed here, but at the same time, I haven't found that they offer something that makes them stand out that I may not be able to get at another restaurant closer to me.", "Tonight we all had Josh's BBQ. The entrees were fll of the bone tender. The sides were all locally sourced, fresh and delicious. Definitely going back!", "Someone had purchased a groupon for us to go here valued at $35. We decided to go for my birthday, maybe it wouldn't cost us too much! \n\nWe had never been there before and were surprised how cute and cozy it was inside. We made reservations, but we probably didn't need one as the place was empty, but it was early. We looked over our menu, and the waitress greeted us, and she was very slow with everything. \n\nShe asked if we would like a drink to get started. I got a daiquiri, and my husband explained that he'd order one when his appetizer came, he explained he needed something in his tummy first. Then he said, you want me to tell you what it is? And you just bring it with the appetizer? She said yes. Well, she brought both drinks right out. Hubby was furious, he said it was fine, but now the drink was going to get watered down from the melting ice while we wait for appetizers we didn't even order yet!\n\nWe had to ask for bread as we were starving. The waitress was a bit shocked that we wanted bread before anything else came out. She said she normally brings it out with the salad. Whatever/ All the other tables were given bread upon sitting. That all we were doing was sitting, waiting. This whole process was so slow. Our waitress was sooooo slow. The bread was nothing special for this being a casual/classy restaurant. It was a hoagie roll!\n\nI have to start this paragraph by saying our drinks were amazing. Our salads then came out, I ordered honey mustard dressing. They make all their own dressing which is nice. They didn't have Italian which is crazy to me. The salad was amazing, spectacular dressing!! Hubby agreed, he got the light ranch. For an appetizer we ordered the chicken quesadillas. AMAZING!!! All the waiting was worth it. This food was terrific. \n\nThen, our main dish came out. Hubby ordered the filet at $31, I ordered the steak and crab diane for $28. Hubby said his steak was blah. Couldn't believe it was $31, we make a better steak at home. My dish was much of the same. Can't believe I paid $28 for it. The gravy that was on it was so salty and tasted like it came out of a can, you couldn't even taste any crab at all. There was crab though, but the gravy was so bold and salty.... did I mention thick??? My steak was also blah. \n\nWe ordered dessert. We ate half there and took the rest home. The dessert was good too. The only thing that was not good was the ridiculously priced main dishes! We have no problem paying $31 for a steak, but it better taste that expensive.\n\nWe decided we would probably never go back. Our server was very nice, but soooo slow that hubby was getting more and more annoyed. The whole process took over 2 hours, and they weren't even busy. Just to get the bread and salad probably took 40 minutes.", "Very good! They have a nice selection of entrees and sandwiches. Pleasantly surprised! Reservations are a good idea if planning a visit on a busy night.", "Came for the half off burger Tuesday. Nothing special, the burger was plain and tasteless. The garlic Parmesan fries were disappointing, I could of shook the prepackaged grated Parmesan on myself. The tables are squished into a way to small space. The server had to ask several times what she needed to bring out because she kept forgetting. Not a place I'd pick to go to again. I gave it two stars cause it's not horrible just ehh.", "I had a wonderful evening with a lovely Irish girl with strawberry hair and sparkling emerald eyes at the Barnsboro Inn last night. It's a cozy and comfortable pre-Revolutionary era inn. We had a table for two by the fireplace where the flickering light from the fireplace was reflecting off her hair. Our meal included pork pastry and scallop kabobs for appetizers with Lobster Bisque. Our entree was Flat Iron Involtini - flat iron steak stuffed with roasted portabella mushrooms and caramelized onion; chargrilled, sliced and drizzled with garlic & brandy demi-glace. Dessert; Apple Tart cloaked with vanilla ice cream, Wine; $29pb Epica Cabernet Savignon; fruity fragrance but not too sweet from Chile. It was a very nice evening. Restaurant Week Special $35pp on St Patrick's Day which seemed strange. It was a great value. The only thing better than the food, ambiance and value was the beautiful woman I was with." ]

[ 3, 4, 4, 1, 3, 4, 2, 4, 2, 5 ]

[ "I've never had bread so tasty that's still so healthy for you. It's great with cheese, jams, butter, pesto...the list goes on. I've had several different kinds-- can't pick a favorite-- cause they all are so good!! I like to keep a few in the freezer, thaw it in the oven and it's ready to go for any occasion.", "We love this online bakery and could not have been happier we found it! With a baby at home we tend to look for quick and easy meals to make. We get a bulk order of this bread and freeze it. We plop one frozen bun into the toaster oven (so easy!) to have with our dinner and it comes out just as soft and flavorful. It is not your typical bread - it tastes delicious and healthy at the same time. The bread is packed with healthy organic ingredients!! I swear it helped increase my milk supply as well - WIN WIN for all you new mothers out there. Oat Bakery is just what SB needs!", "The most amazing homemade breads from the most darling and gracious owner. Always fresh, delicious, and nutritious! I've never felt so guilt free about eating bread before! Perfect for spreads, sandwiches, or toasted. And they have gluten free options, that are equally delicious. Honestly, can't say enough about OAT, check them out if you haven't already.", "Oat Bakery is in a new location (the old Hana Kitchen at 5 West Haley) and is currently open to the public only 3-1/2 hours per week: 4:00 to 7:30 pm on Tuesday only (downtown Farmers Market day) (as of October 2017). It is run by a Danish lady. Beautifully rustic tasty round loaves, both regular and gluten-free.", "I stopped in yesterday after the farmers market and I was really impressed! The breads and pesto were incredible and everyone was super friendly. I live right nearby and having recently gone plant based I will definitely be back on a regular basis. I ended up purchasing the sesame nori & a garlic herb. Both breads were amazing and I served them to my husband with some homemade vegan cheese and he absolutely loved it. Highly recommend giving this bakery a try!!", "Lou and Louise have a charming bakery and they make the best bread in Santa Barbara! Gotta try their sourdough rye and the pesto. To die for!", "Holy moly, this is hands down the best bread I've ever tasted. I don't even eat it with anything. I can't even make it the car ride home without straight taking bites from the loaf like a savage. Honestly, I think I can survive of just eating this bread for the rest of my life. \nI will never be able to buy bread from anywhere else again.", "Yummy!\nJust came from Farmer's Market & yelped to find the closest bakery!\nIt was totally a lark we landed there & the bread\nWas so unique!\nThey had many flavors and ones you've never heard\nOf!\nLots of samples to try...\nKnow I'll be back to get some as presents from our\nTrip!\nI purchased a spirulina pumpkin seed etc & can't wait to have some!", "Absolutely delicious. Their spreads are amazing. The perfect snack or addition to a charcuterie plate. The bread is so good!", "THE BEST gluten free and Paleo bread in Santa Barbara! Thank you thank you for providing such delicious, healthy, organic food to our community. I am a customer for life and highly recommend!" ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]

[ "Decided to check this place out after seeing it from the freeway on the way back from Santa Barbara. I ordered the two meat combination with brisket and baby back ribs. For sides I ordered the mac & cheese and potato salad. \n\nThere were only about 4 tables occupied by customers but the food took about 30 minutes to arrive. I thought that was odd as it is BBQ. Presumably the food is ready to go... \n\nWhen the food finally arrived it was a big disappointment. I don't think they smoke their meats at all. It was dry and bland. The brisket still had the fat attached. I've never seen that before? The ribs were just terrible. On the plus side the mac and cheese was really good. It's a bummer when a place xpecializes in something and it is mediocre. TGI Fridays is perhaps the epitome of suck chain restaurants but their BBQ is better than this place.", "I came in here on a lazy Sunday afternoon; we had seen it driving past, and it was recommended in a Santa Barbara magazine. \n\nIt was pretty empty. Pretty clean inside, nothing too fancy or drab. Nice facilities. \n\nThey do, in fact, smoke their meats, I believe. I saw the smoke ring on the brisket. Which was on the dry side, but did not have a bunch of fat attached, as the other reviewer experienced. Also, our food came out very quickly. \n\nThe baby backs had a nice texture, though flavor lacking a bit. The bbq sauces available on the table helped out a bit, though one shouldn't need them. A dash of salt was in order, too.\n\nThe mac and cheese was fine, the cheesy creamed corn was mighty cheesy and creamy, and the corn bread was also okay but not great.\n\nFor a freeway stop-off, it works. But if it were competing with some major league stuff it might not quite make it.", "We dropped by on our way back home from a wine tasting weekend. The food was not bad. We liked how we could try a variety of sauces on our pulled pork sandwiches. Waitstaff is very nice. We'll be back again.", "If you're traveling the 101 from San Francisco to L.A., you should really consider stopping here for dinner. The barbecue is dry-rub style which is what you want, the meat is very good quality and they have delicious local micro brew. \n\nThe ribs inspired me to fire up the bbq. The sweet potato fries are yummers, The atmosphere is relaxed, clean and nice. Also they don't turn away hungry diners at closing time. \n\nIt's a bit hard to find. Take the Santa Claus Lane exit and go to the beach side of the highway.", "This one is very interesting! Daughter hates this place did not like anything except the dessert. Wife who does not like barbecue loved this place. And I was OK with it. I thought it was extremely over priced. Wanted the tri-tip but were out, so had to settle with the brisket. Their BBQ chicken nachos were great. wife loved their chicken, and pulled pork. Their brisket was not that great. Did enjoyed their ribs. But what saved the dinner was their apple cobbler, and pudding bread with cinnamon ice cream. For just the four of us and we shared the combination plates. Dinner was still pricey.", "Due to good reviews I decided to try on a Saturday evening; 4th of July weekend. It wasn't full so I assumed maybe the locals stay away due to tourist. It is extremely over priced for the quality & quantity. A 1/2 of rack of ribs which seemed to more like a 1/4 rack were dry. One napkin given, no wet towelettes. Now how to screw up a salad & fried okra; they've seemed to manage that too ! One glass of wine w/1/2 rack of rips came up to $30 !I know places where I can have a great meal for that price. Their missing the point of good BBQ !", "If the service were not subpar, this place might get three stars out of me. The barbecue is so-so, some items better than others, the cornbread is dense and moist and delicious, the fried sides are done right.\n\nBut the service....ugh. We came in on a Saturday night. There were tables open, but it took them 15 minutes to seat us. Another 15 minutes to take our drink and appetizer order. Another 15 minutes to get our drinks. A half hour later, the server comes out to apologize for the wait, and brings our 4 year old son a slice of cornbread. Nice gesture, but no explanation as to why we're waiting on an appetizer salad. We've been there nearly an hour and fifteen minutes, and we're waiting on a salad. \n\nA full hour after that, our salad and hush puppies arrive. Then fifteen seconds after that, our entrees arrive. The hush puppies were good, the salad was passable. The entrees were hot, but marginal. We had eaten there on a Sunday afternoon, and it was better, which is why we came back. It won't happen again.", "OMG, Some of the Best Q you could want. I do my own smoking as well so I feel like I know good Q when I taste it. Wife and I stopped in on a Wed. about 1:30 for a late lunch. First, they make all their sauces. From Mild to Volcano to Honey Mustard all scratch made. We bought some to take home. It wasn't in a fancy labled bottle, but lattled into a container to take home. I had 2 apitizers, fried okra and B-Q'Tips. A dozen tips each 1 to 3 inches in length dipped in all 4 of the table side sauces. If you want the Volcano sauce you have to ask for it. Wifey had their version of a \" Cuban\" sandwich. A Pile of Pulled Pork and Smoked Ham Covered with Swiss cheese and pickel and served on a bun. Add your choice of sauce \" a great Sandwich\" But not served like a traditional pressed cuban sandwich. She also had BBQ beans with \" Tips\" . X'lnt. \n\nPortions were generous, unlike a lot of places you go to today. It was a little pricey....But you know what. You get what you pay for....and i dont mind paying more for a quality product. I wish I lived here,,,its a long ways from Mesa, Az. \n\nDo yourself a service and give it a try.....see if what I'm saying isn't the real deal.", "Came here after reading a review in Westways. I'm actually surprised by the other reviews here. The hushpuppies were incredible, crisp on the outside and soft inside with huge flavor. Brisket is perfect, big smoke ring and very tender. The ribs are also good. The pulled pork was very tender bit a little light on flavor. Excellent sides, including creamy sauce style (not the thick casserole style) Mac and cheese and fresh cut coleslaw. \n\nThe deserts, though, are awesome. Banana bread pudding is good, the apple cobbler (you can tell it's made from fresh apples) with homemade cinnamon ice cream is a 10. We left stuffed and happy. \n\nOverall an excellent meal. The service was a little slow, and it was a little pricey, but I'm willing to pay a little more and know I'm getting fresh local ingredients.", "Went there this past Saturday afternoon for lunch.\nThe place was decorated nicely inside & the lighting gave it a warm feel. It also has a nice patio out front to enjoy the great weather of Carpinteria.\n\nThe service was great. Our food came in good time & it was tasty. I had a pulled pork sandwich with mac & cheese. The pork was very tender & with some BBQ sauce added from the different flavored bottles at the table it turned out to be a nice sandwich. The mac & cheese was pretty good but I have yet been able to find a mac & cheese that will beat Daisy May's in Manhattan.\n\nThe only con about my experience here was that the prices were a bit high. I guess that one has to take into consideration that it is at the beach & that it is probably expensive to run as a result.\n\nI will be back there again to try more menu items." ]

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[ "Living in Cold Springs we don't have many ok we have NO choices close to us to eat out at. So this place should have kick ass service and food. It has neither. The people working are nice enough but slow. The food is just ok. I need my steak or burger WELL DONE. No matter how I ask or how many times I ask.. I never get it well done. The pizza is all hand made but very doughy. The menus are out dated and when my husband asks for a beer they have listed they say oh we don't have that anymore.. he asked for about 4 beers each time they didn't have it. He asked well why is it on the menu the answer was.. well its to expensive to change it. \nThe only thing that is pretty good is the beer, soda's and onion rings when they don't burn them.", "This place is just ok. It suffers a bit because it can't seem to decide if it is a bar or family restaurant. Food is a bit over priced and is only ok tasting. If you live in the area and don't feel like driving it's worth a shot. I'll avoid going back until they get some drink and food specials going.", "They have preety good pizza. The poeple are nice freindly and prompt in their sevrice. Nice \"Bar and Grill\".", "Good salads and drinks. Good homey and family feel. Not really any vegetarian choices, but salad. Staff can be snarky with groups with young children.", "Weekend night bartender not nice to younger women and needs some more training with customer service. Food okay burger's are the best thing on menu. If u go it can be fin but make sure u keep track of your tab so the bartender doesn't lets other people order on your tab.", "The Village grill isn't very hard when you're in the area. \ni personally think their specialty are the burgers! The Bubbas burger is very delicious! every condiment does its part. they dont over fill the burger with Bbq sauce, patty is nice and big, the bacon is very good! and the onion rings hit the spot!. their french fries are ok. i think the drive is a shot if you want a burger. their service isn't very good. staff does not like the children. you dont see very much teenagers hanging out in there which i think they should be allowed. they are giving them money aren't they? prices are over priced.", "What's not to love about this place. They have great burgers and wings, did I mention amazing fries? Even the side salad is pretty spectacular (not iceberg lettuce, they used mixed greens!) It is bar food so if you just want to have a beer, some wings, play some pool AND stay close to home it's really not a bad deal.", "I don't give many 1-star reviews but I felt that anything more would be a lie. Let me tell you why...\nI was happy with the majority of my visit. The place was packed and they were short staffed and both girls and the cook in the back, were busting their butts to keep everyone happy. Good for them, well done everyone.\nFor food I had a grilled buffalo chicken sandwich and fries, both were just okay. To be honest, I didn't expect much more since the restaurant was a cross between a golf course clubhouse and a bar. So, I'd give food 2 stars and service 3 stars. Here's where the 1-star rating comes in...\nThere was a couple sitting at the table next to us while we were there. They seemed to know the waitress because they were very chatty and were huggy (I assume the woman worked there?). The woman at the table went out to have a cigarette and then returned to her seat. She then proceeded to touch her face and hair... That's when I noticed that she had a box of paper wrapped straws and a cup. She was sitting at the table unwrapping each and every straw and placing them in the cup. Keep in mind that she just smoked a cigarette and was touching her face and hair and DID NOT wash her hands. GROSS!!!!! That's the kind of stuff that you know happens but you'd like to think that it doesn't. Sometimes ignorance is bliss.\nHence the 1-star rating...", "Four stars because the Western chicken sandwich is great. The options in Cold springs are here & Bordertown. Had a burger at Bordertown the other day & was sorry. The Grills burger is wayyyyyyy better. I've had my hits & misses here but the service has sped up- if not always super friendly. I also like the onion rings & the spicy dipping sauce. I'm sure the bar will keep them in business but they could still tweek some of the menu. They should bring back the after school burger special.", "We tried this place once, and while the food was OK, the service was so bad, I'm not sure we'll go back. If we do, it will be for the amazing view from the patio, and the onion rings.\n\nWe went in on a Friday afternoon, and it was pretty dead. We ordered the appetizer sampler plate, and burgers. We waited like forever and a half for our meals, and when they finally came out, our entire order came out together!!!! How can we possibly eat a sampler plate, without our burgers getting stone cold? Our server just kind of said, 'that's how the cook did it.\"\n\nReally? No other apology or anything, just sets our food down and disappears. Well, the appetizer plate was ok, (the onion rings were amazing), and we tried to race through it so our burgers were still ok to eat. They were ok, but nothing so outstanding that they would bring us back for this total lack of service. \n\nWe had to wait so long for our food, I hate to think what it would be like when the place was packed, and then such a total lack of thought for the customer and their dining experience was just a total turn off. The food wasn't nearly that good to make up for it, and there are much better places to spend our money in the North Valleys, (like Vonz Diner or even Bordertown), that we won't be back any time soon." ]

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[ "Momo is a Himalayan dumpling shop that is new to the Boise area. Knowing my love for Asian, especially dim sum and dumplings, I knew I would be one of the first people through the door of the place. Having eaten a full order of their pork momo with the spicy sauce and a little cilantro, I am confident my first visit will not be my last. \n\nThe menu at Momo is fairly simple. You can choose from turkey or pork dumplings which are similar to steamed potstickers and then one of two accompanying sauces. I sampled both sauces and preferred the spicy one. They also serve some rice bowls and a chicken salad that I did not try. My dumplings were perfectly steamed and had a great texture. The pork flavor was a little more robust than the turkey dumpling which has a milder taste. \n\nMy overall impression of my initial visit was a positive one. \n\nMy minor gripes would be the price and amount of sauce they give you. A full dumpling order with 8 dumplings was $7.00. Not a bad price but not a great one. While I enjoy the sauce Momo serves with the dumplings, they drown the tasty morsels in it. For my next visit, I think I am going to ask for the sauce to be on the side or have them put about half as much on. The pork dumplings can stand on their own, there is no reason to overpower their flavor with the sauce like they did during my visit.", "I am so glad that we now have a brick and mortar place to go to if and when we get the craving for some good Nepalese dumplings or 'momo's (which is about twice a week at our house :) instead of having to wait for Saturday mornings and then fighting for parking in BoDo. Despite the parking issues, we were regulars at momo stand at the Boise Saturday markets. The guys who never hesitated to give people a sample and always had a smile for you. The restaurant menu includes some other additional items besides momos, namely the rice bowl and chicken salad as well as samosas as a side. The combo bowl is a medley of about 5 (or 6?) dumplings plus a good helping of rice with a choice of ground turkey (\"Everest\") or meatballs. They offer two choices of sauces - the 'spicy' one is real so be aware. Rice bowl ($6.99) includes a generous helping of fragrant saffron rice, black eyed peas (yum!) with a serving of choice of meat and a salad which is the perfect fresh, crunchy touch. Good portion size - I generally have left overs if I get the rice bowl. The combo is the best of both worlds (app. $7.49). A side order of samosas include two pieces with a soy-sesame oil sauce that is slightly on the sweet side with a hint of orange juice. Unexpected but goes well together. \nNow, for the momos. You have a choice of ground pork, turkey or vegetarian filling. You can choose to have the sauce on the side. They also offer fried momos but I haven't tried. There is something about fresh steamed Asian style dumplings - these deceptively simple packets of deliciousness - that is so utterly satisfying. The more you have them, the more you want. That is precisely what happens when you try a momo from Momo. :) \nWonderful people, nice place, reasonable price point, great food. Now for a branch in Boise someday. Hey, one can hope!", "I'd suggest Momo, if only looking for something different. The food was very good and the folks working there were some of the nicest people in the Valley. However, the menu was very limited, seating limited and the ambient temp of the place (on a cool day) seemed like it was in the mid 80's, which made the place stuffy and uncomfortable. I had the combo platter with turkey dumplings. The portions were very reasonable compared to cost and taste/texture varied. However, unless the several items available are your thing, I wouldn't imagine it keeping you coming back.", "what Boise Foodie A said, and\n\nSome great choices for the closet vegetarian that include rice, beans, vegetables. A few items also marked gluten free for those yahoos. Meat options of turkey or pork, I'd like to see some alternative protein source beyond the black-eyed peas, but I am a turkey fan and really enjoyed the food.\n\nA different set of spices than I'm used to, and very pleasant combinations. Hubs got the spicy sauce, put it all over his 'Everest'/pork dumpling combo bowl and was sweating bullets. I had the makhani (rice with a tomato-cream sauce over turkey dumplings, chopped raw veg on top) alone, not in a combo (no dumplings), not at all too spicy but rather well flavored. Fountain drinks or a few bottled juices, yogurt available.\n\nTo be found in the strip mall just north of Elk's Rehab/St Luke's Meridian. From Eagle road northbound enter lot on east side before Franklin road.", "If you like Indian food but are looking for a new twist, Mo Mo is the place to go. They serve Nepalese food and it's fantastic. Mo Mos are steamed dumplings with meat or vegetables and they are served with a wonderful sauce (chutney). My favorite is to get the Combo Confession with Everest. This includes 5 MoMos, rice, a delicious ground turkey with spices, black eyed peas, and vegetable salad. The combination of flavor, textures, and temperatures is fantastic. Don't forget the spicy sauce. It's not for the faint of heart, but it's delicious.\n\nThe staff at MoMo are excellent and they always strive to make sure your dining experience is as good as it can be. This is a family run restaurant and everything about the place shows that they care about the food they serve.\n\nGo try it right now. You'll be glad you did.", "Wife and I had the Pork Momo and Meat Balls Makhani. The MoMo's (dumplings) were flavorful, especially with the available sauces. The Makhani were well seasoned. Overall a texture and flavor balance - however, given the very limited menu, just not certain if Momo - Food of the Himalayas will bring me back time and time again. \n\nOverall would recommend giving MoMo's a try, if nothing more than to sample favors from the Himalayas.", "Food cart style food, fast food looking store front, delicious authentic food. Friendly and prompt service, inexpensive, easy access off the interstate in which we originally chose to stop for. Vegan options, delicious fluffy piping hot samosas. Next time I'm driving thru, I will be back.", "Delicious! Great, flavorful choice for vegetarians. After getting over the different look, it's my 5 year old's new favorite food. Fantastic service.", "We love trying new places on the off chance that something wonderful is out there. This is one place we wish we tried sooner. \n\nBeing first-timers, we were patiently led through the options by the servers at the counter. Everyone was friendly and helpful -- we got a very genuine feeling from them. Dining room was very clean and bright.\n\nI'm a serious spice wimp (extra-mild is sometimes too much for me), so I was worried that the food here would be too spicy. It was flavorful, yes, but not spicy. There was a spicy sauce option, but I skipped it.\n\nDad & I each had a combo with 5 MoMo dumplings (we had 3 pork and 2 turkey each) with the beans & saffron rice, then he had 2 turkey meatballs & sauce while I had the ground turkey. Those were accompanied by a veggie salad mixture and the milder of the two sauces for dipping. Delicious!\n\nDefinitely coming back. Often.", "A great alternative for a quick meal. Got the combo mean which is dumplings and rice. Dumplings had great flavor... recommend the pork..I added the saffron rice with vegetables which tasted fresh and had a good flavor ... Service was also great.. People are friendly and put out a great vibe. My new favorite place for a quick and healthy meal.\n\nS" ]

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[ "Welcome to the neighborhood, Miga! Located in the former location of Lox Stock and Barrel and Pub and Grub, I hope they learn their lessons from the past failures in this spot.\n\nThe most noticeable difference was the staffing. It's a clean house with new faces. Everyone from the host, bartender, server and manager/owner (?) seemed professional, polished and aiming to please.\n\nMy first dining experience was during the soft open so I will try to be understanding and patient in my review. I will also not pretend to be an expert on Korean cuisine or Korean BBQ. \n\nTo start, we received a complimentary sampling of little appetizers including kimchi, green beans, mushrooms, anchovies and various other veggies. We also received a complimentary sample of the ginseng chicken soup. The thickness in the texture of the soup was great.\n\nMy husband and I split the pumpkin bisque. I thought we'd be passing it back and forth, but it came in a large bowl with two smaller bowls and was absolutely perfect for sharing. It was very simple but a very nice use of pumpkin. It wasn't fully puréed but it was good to see the fresh pumpkins used. The flavor was very natural.\n\nWe also got the beef Bibimbap and the spicy pork Sundufu. The Sundufu was a soup like dish and came with rice. The bibimbap was really good except the rice and veggies got a little stuck to the bottom of the hot pot, and the rice got a little hard. Both dishes were tasty but a little light on the meat.\n\nThe main menu has been formally printed and bound, but our server read the drink and dessert menu off his pad. We were excited to have the banana ice cream, however after a delay we were told there was a back up in the kitchen and it wasn't available. They were very nice about it, but at the same time is scooping too scoops of ice cream really that intrusive? I'll give them the soft-open pass.\n\nSpeaking of the bar, they have a small but quality draft list. Standouts in my mind include the Stone IPA. The wine by the glass is currently Rex Goliath at a respectable $6 for a large pour. \n\nThe space itself looks great. The walls are painted a nice deep red and a divider has been created in between the bar and main dining room. Of course there were some of the usual problems that come along with the building. If you are sitting in the front section by the door, it's drafty and cold every time the door opens. \n\nI'm not sure if a Korean BBQ is the best use of the space. With the great outdoor deck, I can't really picture myself dining outside. Perhaps it'll be a bar area only? Something about hearty meat soup or other hot entrees doesn't scream \"outdoors.\"\n\nIn any case, best of luck, Miga. I wish you nothing but the best!", "Great addition to the neighborhood! ! We decided to check this place out last week. They have a decent sized menu with most of your Korean favorites. We started with the mandy (dumplings) which were fantastic. They had the perfect amount of filling and the texture of the dough was just right. We also had the bibimbap with spicy pork which wad very good. For bbq wr got the bulgogi. It was served different than I have ever had it but was good. It came in a huge pot with glass noodles and tons of veggies. Easily enough for three people. Top all that with all the little Korean side dishes you get and we haf a feast. Good bar menu as well and the service was perfect.", "My wife and I walked by without realizing it had already opened. We stopped in for a bite on a Tuesday evening during the soft open. We didn't have the bbq but elected to get the japchae and seafood pancake. Service was very accommodating. At first they forgot to bring the soy sauce with the pancake but brought it soon after with much apologies. The server knew the menu and the manager checked in on us a few times.\n\nThe food was tasty and well portioned. The ambience adds well to the experience. Miga might be new to the neighborhood but it's I think the 3rd Asian cuisine provider on the block, but certainly more upscale.", "Having recently moved to Philly, I was sad to know that getting any legit korean food would involve me driving 20-30 minutes out of the way into less than stellar parts of Philadelphia. \n\nAnd then comes Miga, an absolute life saver! I shared their soft tofu stew, jaeyook bokkeum (spicy pork belly stir fry), and their jjajangmyun (black bean noodle soup). All were excellent, big portions, and reminded me of my mother's Korean cooking. \n\nI highly recommend Miga and wish them the best of luck!", "Had the soft tofu soup and pork belly bokkeum. I've been to nearly every Korean restaurant in NYC and Boston, and Miga's food rivals them all. The soup was complex, full of tofu, and beautifully balanced. The show stopper was the bokkeum though. Tender pieces of rich pork belly stir-fried with scallions in this addictive red paste; I'm literally drooling about it as I remember it.\n\nIf you love food, help me keep this place open. There are absolutely 0 good Korean restaurants in Philly, and I want to keep coming back to Miga again and again.", "Driving through Philadelphia, my boyfriend and I stopped here for a bite to eat. He's never had Korean BBQ before so I was really excited to introduce it to him. The only reason this place doesn't get 5 stars is because it's pretty pricey. But that's probably because I'm used to all you can eat Korean BBQ for like $20. I would give 4.5 stars if I could.\n\nWe got the spicy pork bibimbap and the beef galbi. The spicy pork bibimbap was good but really we only got it so we could be full. We would've gotten another meat to BBQ if it wasn't so expensive. The beef galbi was probably one of the best I've had. The marinade was perfect and the meat was so tender and succulent it was like butter in my mouth. The meal came with the standard Korean appetizers. The beef galbi also came with some vegetables to BBQ so that was nice. At the end of the meal, they also served some orange slices as a palette cleanser. Nice touch.\n\nAs for the service, Daniel, our server was the right amount of attentive. He took care of our waters, our BBQ grill, and if we needed anymore appetizers. Good customer service", "3.5 star review. We were pretty excited when this Korean restaurant came to the neighborhood. Usually, we go to Cherry Hill for our fix. We have been to this restaurant twice and it is off to a good start. It also needs to get some of the kinks out. \n\nThe good: The drinks are reasonably priced, banchan is varied and yummy, portions are generous and flavorful, staff friendly. I like the gun mandu (fried potsticker), too. \n\nThe bad: The dishes we have ordered were overly saucy (spicy pork bibimbap, bulgogi, and garlic chili shrimp), the time it takes to get the apps range from super short to super long, dishes are pretty expensive but you get a lot of food. \n\nAll in all, it is a pretty good option for Korean food in Spring Garden.", "So stoked that miga has found a new home. \nFive stars bc there is literally no place like this in center city and now I can actually satisfy my craving for Korean food more often.\n\nOnly place in center city that strives for authentic Korean menu with legitimate banchan offerings. The menu is broad enough w classics, but not overwhelming. I had the octopus dolsotbibimbap. It had the perfect amount of heat w a perfect runny egg to bring everything together. Banchan selection was good and kimchi tasted pretty authentic. \n\nStaff is super friendly, asking if I wanted more banchan, tea, or orange (free @ end of meal)\n\nYes it's a bit pricey but ... If demand / supply situation may support their prices.", "Delicious and HUGE portions! The new space is beautiful. Our server was friendly and knew his stuff. Sooo glad Miga is back!", "So happy this place opened! After the last few restaurants that have occupied this space, it's nice that a professional real restaurant has opened!! Staff was incredibly knowledgable about everything on the menu and extremely friendly. Portions are huge and drinks are reasonably priced. My only critique is its a little over priced for what it is but not by much! It's snowing out so odds are I'll go back for dinner tonight! \n\nI recommend the dolsot bibimbop with octopus!!!" ]

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[ "Having a Corner Bakery at this location is LONG overdue. Between a hospital close by as well as a ton of university-affiliated buildings, the need for a lunch option other than the cafeteria or restaurants is a must. This corner bakery has outdoor seating as well as a decent amount of seating indoors. \n\nThey had a soft opening and we tried lots of and lots of food. Breakfast winner: pancakes. Lunch winner: most of their sandwiches are their strongest game. However, the salad I had was so good: Spinach Sweet Crisp (spinach, grapes, oranges, dried cranberries, goat cheese...) so delicious! Dinner I tried the chicken carbonara which was just OK. They had other pasta options which were also just OK. I really think that lunch is their best option (with the sandwiches and the salads). The loaded baked potato soup was really really good. The best dessert we had was the chocolate bundt cake with icing. Not so good: the lemon bar. It was hard and tasted like lemon flavored flour. On the other hand, their cookies are really tasty as long as you don't look up the calories. Then it makes you sad to have the \"is it worth it??\" debate. \n\nVery glad to see you at this location, Corner Bakery. Best meal here is lunch!", "I came here for breakfast one day with the hopes of staying for a while and studying with some friends. I was a little surprised to walk in and see a very bright layout with the space seeming more like a Cosi or Panera rather than a work-inducing, cozy cafe. Because this location is quite new (less than a week old when I went), the staff doesn't seem to be adequately trained. When my friend asked for what types of bagels there were, the employee hesitated and had to look behind the shelf to see what bagels were on display. When I asked about the specifics of a drink on their menu, I kept getting answers starting with \"I believe\" or \"I think,\" demonstrating the newness and uncertainty that is very evident in the workers here. Hopefully this aspect will improve with time, but as a customer, I felt a little uncomfortable to be in a place where even the employees couldn't answer many questions about the menu.\n\nWith regards to the actual food though, I think that this place is pretty solid. There is a wide array of sandwiches, salads, pastas, baked goods, and breakfast options. I was at a meeting where one of my teammates got the mac and cheese for take out, and the portion was HUGE. It also looked really delicious, though I wasn't able to try some for myself. During my experience for breakfast, I ordered an iced soy latte and the yogurt parfait. I actually really loved the parfait - one of the best that I've ordered in a cafe before. It wasn't prepackaged like in many other breakfast locations and was served with very fresh fruit in a nice ceramic bowl. The granola was very crunchy and tasty and added a great textural element to the parfait. The freshness of the parfait really impressed me. My friend just got a regular coffee for our study session, and he loved that there are free refills! Especially for a group of people who are planning to stay and study for a while, free refills is awesome!\n\nRegarding the ambiance aspect, like I said before, Corner Bakery Cafe doesn't really qualify as a typical \"cozy\" cafe - it serves more actual lunch/dinner foods and has a less extensive menu of cafe drinks. The ambiance itself reflects this. There is a wide array of outlets near the tables against the wall, which you would think would make it a great study spot for college students, but I really couldn't concentrate with such the bright lights and loud music. I feel like Corner Bakery is more for grab-and-go coffee and quick meals during lunch breaks rather than for sit-and-stay conversations and studying sessions.\n\nI will say that it had a very scrumptious looking menu, and it isn't too far from both the Drexel and UPenn campuses, so I hope to be back soon to try some of their food options! I would probably find another, more suitable location for studying though.", "I'm so glad they're open yaay! I walked past one morning and the line was out the door so I kept walking but today I walked in and was greeted right away. I ordered a coffee and blueberry muffin which didn't disappoint and the staff was extremely friendly. Did I mention I'm so glad they're open?!", "I absolutely love the food. It's delicious! However, the service merits a low rating. On two occasions, I strongly suggested to my friends that we go to Corner Bakery for lunch/ dinner and I was embarrassed each time. The first time, my friend found a hair in his salad and the staff was unresponsive. The second time, it took over 40 minutes for our food to be delivered (I think they forgot about our orders). To be fair, the off-peak hours tend to be much better serviced but those two situations were very disappointing.", "This place is fairly new but a nice addition to the area. It's a chain that I find to be overall slightly better than Panera. On my visit to this location, it seemed spacious and inviting. It wasn't especially crowded at the time, and the wait for my sandwich was excessive. Other than that, the food is fine and it's a good choice for lunch. It was also nice to see they had outdoor seating though since I was doing some work I opted to sit comfortably/quietly inside. Overall, it should be a nice addition to the campus scene.", "I found a RUSTED BATTERY in my salad. Thank goodness I only took two bites of my salad before I saw it and thank goodness I didn't bite the battery. They refunded me for my meal and apologized. I'm never going back...I included pics.", "Customer service was \"eh\". Foods a bit pricey but it is really good. (You get what you pay for). Dine alone or bring some friends. They even have a small area outside to eat. Overall it's a nice place for lunch.", "Corner Bakery is a well run chain, very similar to Panera Bread in store design and selection. The food is just ok, but it is consistent, quick, and relatively affordable. I grew up going to the Corner Bakery in Ardmore and I always enjoyed the atmosphere and food.\n\nAlthough there are far better restaurants in the area, Corner Bakery definitely delivers a solid relatively affordable lunch option. The limited table service concept, where you order up front and they bring the food to your table, is nice. This cafe is also very clean, spacious, and bright, with wall-to-ceiling windows. The outdoor seating is great as well.\n\nThe food is nothing special, but serves as a good addition to the neighborhood.", "A good option to have in University City and long overdue! It's a chain, and the place is very consistent. The food is very good. Not outstanding, but....it's a chain, so outstanding is not what I am looking for. There are plenty of options available, plus they are usually rotating a new and seasonal item!\n\nGreat baked goods (the monster cookie is my weakness) and pretty good coffee.\n\nI really like that they have various menu options, so if you don't know what you are in the mood for, you can still find something that will appeal to you.\n\nI really like the food here, especially for a chain restaurant. It is a great option for any work day!\n\nThe place is very clean, and service is good, even when they are really crowded.\n\nOutdoor seating for when you stop by on a nice day!", "I went to Corner Bakery Cafe for breakfast this morning. There aren't too many places around University City that sells a decent breakfast (I guess most college students aren't even awake around breakfast time). I had a pretty good experience; the staff was friendly, coffee was good, prices were decent and my breakfast flatbread was tasty." ]

[ 3, 3, 4, 2, 3, 1, 4, 4, 4, 4 ]

[ "Fantastic little BYOB sushi spot in the Gayborhood. The fish is extremely fresh and everything we ordered was delicious! We started off with them Shichimi Wings which I highly recommend. We ordered three rolls including the standout School of Rock roll, all amazing. Kinme had fantastic service and a nice environment for a quiet date or dinner with friends before going out.", "Stopped by for a quick lunch by myself. The restaurant is small and intimate feeling. You could tell the fish was very fresh! I ordered the lunch sashimi special with a Philly roll and miso soup. Prices seem reasonable, especially their lunch special. I'll definitely be coming back AND ordering takeout because of the convenient location in the Gayborhood.", "Great new sushi restaurant hits the streets. I had the pleasure of dining at kinme the other night with friends and it was a true delight.\nThe sushi was flavorful and fresh and the atmosphere was warm and inviting.", "We went for dinner, and it was great! Very intimate, we byob, nice decor. My boyfriend is a big sushi fan, he found the fish to be fresh and the rolls to be tasty and unique especially the phantom roll. We normally go to Vic on spruce or Bluefin/B2 our on the mainline for sushi, and he found the fish here to be of similar caliber. I ate entirely off the appetizer menu bc I wasn't feeling sushi, and it was delicious! The wings, mushroom dumplings, and shrimp tacquito were great. I also liked the rock shrimp. We will be returning, great new addition to the neighborhood!!", "The best sushi spot in all of Philadelphia hands down! Have never written a yelp review before, but this spot is so incredible I had to let everyone know that no other sushi restaurant compares. Get the crispy rice, you won't be sorry!", "I absolutely loved my experience at Kinme! The food was so delicious and fresh!\n\nWhat also sets them apart is their colorful presentation and their fresh flavors. The staff was attentive, and made the experience even more special. \n\nI highly recommend checking our Kinme", "While visiting Philadelphia, a friend and I stopped in here.\nWonderful sushi and absolutely amazing service. Our server was very pleasant, made great suggestions and was very attentive.\nIt is BYOB which is advertised on the door. I went a few blocks away and picked up a bottle of wine. I\nwould suggest picking something up before you get here.\nThe Annie Roll was unique and delicious.", "Great service and wonderful sushi. My friends enjoyed the veggie dishes. The place is lovely and the people there are great!", "Vibes: intimate, quiet, casual yet slightly upscale with candles\n\nTasting notes:\n-Shichimi wings: four almost fall-off-the-bone-tender wingettes/flats coated with a light, salty sauce and a bit of heat \n-School of rock: crunchy shrimp with just enough mayo sitting on top of each piece; the salmon to mango ratio was perfect, and the ingredients tasted very fresh \n-Incredible hulk: a beautiful mosaic of fish in the roll with a barely noticeable sauce; cucumber is refreshing and thinly cut; struggled to pick up each piece (but that's just probably poor chopstick skills on my part) \n\nThoughts:\n-These three dishes were barely filling for two people\n-Didn't realize it was BYOB, so will definitely be bringing a big bottle of wine next time! \n-Love the quality of the fish and the fact that each roll was carefully and artfully created\n-Interested in the lunch sets, and wish that they had similar combos available for dinner too! \n-Staff is very kind and attentive", "Good new find!!! While not everything we ordered was mind blowing - I'd saw a few items were AMAZING & the rest really good. So it's worth a visit. We ordered a variety of dishes, the crispy tuna rice being our favorite. ORDER IT. We also ordered mushroom gyoza, five spice pork buns, and miso soup which were all good. The mamma mia roll was decent for me but not something I'd try again." ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4 ]

[ "This is a very high quality Deli. Great food and even better service. Very hard to get in for lunch, always full but worth it", "Above average deli. The French Dips are a must. The staff is awesome. My third time eating here. My Chicken Salad Sandwich was dry but I've had it before and it was really good. It's normally not dry.", "Drop what you are doing. Cancel your other lunch plans. Head to Deli George and order anything off the menu and you will not be disappointed. Or grab some fresh sliced lunchmeat for your own fridge. Staff is amazing-they treat you like family! Seating is limited, but don't let that discourage. Try this place TODAY!", "We stumbled across this place and were very surprised. We have now been there twice during out short trip to Boise. \n\nFood is great. It is very fresh with high quality ingredients. I would eat here all the time if I lived here. Staff was very attentive and friendly! \n\nThis place doesn't look like much on the outside but it is wonderful!", "Cozy little hole in the wall deli marked by its unusual upside down sign (apparently the owner purchased the sign, which was to resemble the Italian flag--however, if they were to hang the sign right side up--the colors of the Italian flag would be backwards. So, they opted for upside down writing over an inappropriately hung flag. And, now...it's become a trademark of sorts). \n\nWe came here on a cold and snowy afternoon and upon entrance were immediately delighted by the notion of hot soup. Now, I'm not a big soup lover, but dang-diggidy they cook up a mean pot of it here! I ordered the cheesy vegetable, which warmed me body and soul. My dining companion was also delighted with the soup (we had actually planned to share a sammy and bowl of soup and he had to go back to the counter and order his own bowl, it was so good!). We shared a \"One Smoking, sweet talking Turkey\" sandwich (yes, really), which was solid. The ingredients were fresh and high quality (loved the honey mustard and smoky gouda combo), although I wasn't overly thrilled with their wheat bread. Their menu is extensive, serving salads and both hot and cold sandwiches (I'm excited to try the French dip another yelper mentioned!). The service was attentive, prompt, and friendly (what more could ya ask for?!?). One thing to note: this is a very popular little place at lunch time and seating isn't by any means extensive--so if you're in a hurry on a lunch break, take out might be a better option. \n\nOverall, a lovely dining experience--we will most definitely be back!", "Deli George moved to 220 Broadway next to Carls Jr and is open for business! Great food!", "Well Deli George has moved from the little corner on fairview which is tragic because my office was just up the road. They are in town now but they still have the best sandwiches in town. Everything is so fresh. Every sandwich, salad and soup is so good. I mean, you wouldnt think that an awesome sandwich would be too hard to create but eating here makes you realize that all of the other sandwich and sub places are getting it all wrong. George still works there and still makes the sandwiches.", "We were in boise for a day and wanted to go somewhere we had never been. This place was great. Its a walk in fast food set up where u get in line and order then wait for your name to be called. I had the new york new york. Wife had a turkey sandwich, italian i think. We were both well pleased. Kids 3 & 5 split the grilled cheese. Definitely recommend.", "So far the only place in the area, I have found, that serves REAL pastrami from the brisket. Not a round or sirloin. Hot pastrami! There's nothing like the real thing. and they do it well here. Order it however you like it. The menu can be confusing. Just ask for a pastrami on rye with whatever you like or with just mustard like me.", "Very good sandwiches. Great service. Friendly environment. Glad we stumbled on this place." ]

[ 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]

[ "Italian bistro, great neighborhood BYOB. Sometimes service can be improved, but dishes are generally pretty good. Try saffron spaghetti with scallops or papardelle with goose ragout (italian = l'oca) . Go on a weekday to avoid being rushed. Other than that cool, but not overstylish place. Worth a try, I like it and went back several times...", "Four of us ate at L'oca today and we enjoyed it. Good quick service and interesting dishes to choose from. We will go back again.", "expensive and pedestrian - bring your own bland\n\nunappetizing truffle dish\n\nolive oil without taste was better than \n\"italian\" bread dipped out of closed-down wa-wa\n\nsamples of spaghetti w/ scallops showed nothing refined, no taste beyond the chew... same for fish specials served as right triangle shingles\n\nlasagna had mozza cheese a la Polly-O with a couple of roma tomatoes, slice of eggplant and some green napoleanic discs i think made of starchy plankton\n\nsmall portions at least relieve guilt of either eating or wasting too much\n\nfor four , without drinks, bill soaring past $100\n\ni can't believe that this is what the world has been waiting for", "The atmosphere is quaint, the prices are reasonable,but the chef is unaccommodating we went there with a vegan, rather than be gracious that a person with strict dietary restrictions was willing to try his food, the chef refused to remove asiago from a dish to satisfy his guests claiming that it would affect the taste too drastically. we even asked to remove pancetta from a seperate dish, which of course was a no go. if you are a meat eater who can tolerate dairy, you will be pleased. but if you have any sort of trepidations towards dairy or meats, do not go as you will not leave satiated.", "We ate at L'oca for the 3rd or 4th time last night and it was delicious. I like the atmosphere, very bustling and not over-done. The service was earnest and well-meaning but spotty. They sat another table for two immed. after us and the waiter took so long to explain their specials that we waited for around 15 minutes without water. And then only because I flagged down another server. Otherwise the service was fine. \n\nWe got the gnochetti which was recommended by the waiter (and we've had before) but it was not to my liking. Kind of a cheesy mush when I was expecting something firmer. Our entrees were the branzino special and the rabbit loin with the rabbit being the clear winner. It was outstanding. It was a pretty fun Wednesday night and the food was good. I also think that's its pretty reasonable, our bill was $60 w/o tip for 2. We will definitely be back again. \n\nIt's really neat to sit outside in the summer, they are right across the street from Eastern State Penn.", "L'Oca's open kitchen comes through time and again with consistently well-balanced and executed dishes. But more than just finding its established niche in fine cuisine-starved Fairmount, it fills a surprising void as a Northern Italian neighborhood bistro in a city replete with Southern Italian red sauce eateries.\n\nThey've done a nice job in rehabbing a corner beer distributor space across from Eastern State Pen. with large windows that open out in summer and recessed and pendant lighting. The chef and his staff are committed to taking great care with their ingredients, from the deftly-handled salads to the richness of their game or pasta (half of which are homemade) preparations. On more than one occasion I've been blown away by the quiet perfection of their soups-- which are always simple, but manage to clarify the savory pleasure of a fresh young leek or humble beans in a minestrone.\n\nThe owner Jack is always there, vigilantly supervising the service, which is pleasant in its tidy coordination of various servers looking after your needs. Most Philly BYOs fall off in quality after their initial year in business, but it's nice to see that in its commitment to standards, L'Oca manages to bilk the trend.\n\nWhat I've loved: valeriana and crescione/rughetta salads, gnocchetti armenville with sage butter, seasonal soups, saffron spaghetti with scallops and prosciutto, fresh pappardelle with goose ragu (only seasonal), and rabbit loin braised in milk.\n\nThey now accept reservations.", "This is the perfect neighborhood BYOB restaurant! My husband and I went here last night and had a FABULOUS time. The atmosphere is the perfect balance between a comfortable space, and an upscale bistro. The service was amazing, and we were seated by the huge open windows which allow for a nice breeze, and ofcourse great people watching! \n\nThe food served here is delicious and always well thought out without being over done. I highly recommend the gnocchetti for an appetizer, and the duck with wide pasta noodles.", "Close to horrible. Apparently it's not possible to rate a place with zero stars, but if I could, I would. \n\nWe went here for a special occasion and the service was about as bad as I've had in a long time. Even stranger, it wasn't our waitress or the food service in general. It was the host, manager, and chef. I'll spare the details but suffice it to say that this place has attitude to spare, most of which was not warranted based on our 2 visits.\n\nLeaving aside the service, the food did little to impress or please. Expect a mediocre to bland experience in that regard. I second another reviewer's comment about the flavorless olive oil. If they can't get olive oil and bread right, how do you think they'll do with more challenging dishes? You guessed right.\n\nThe Art Museum area very much needed an infusion of Italian cuisine in its otherwise bountiful restaurant selection. L'oca is the wrong fit. Take a cab or move to South Philly.", "Very well prepared food with the seafood saffron fettucini a standout. Ethereal gnocchi and seldom seen lamb shoulder done perfectly rare with a blistered outside demonstrate superior cooking skills. Stylish room and open kitchen create a pleasing sophisticated minimalist look with the chef and two sous' working in contemplative synch. Except for one professional, service neither polished nor indifferent, mostly tentative but willing, though service seems to improve with each visit. Recent meals suggest that his chef has the ability to make L'Oca the premier northern Italian kitchen in the city. Favorable seating seems to go to neighborhood locals.", "Large windows. Open kitchen. Inspiring menu. Attentive staff." ]

[ 4, 4, 1, 2, 4, 5, 4, 1, 4, 4 ]

[ "Yay! So excited to have this place in Brentwood, I've been here twice now and both times have been stellar. First to watch the game earlier in the week with a couple of girlfriends from work and then again tonight with my boyfriend. THAT STEAK! THAT STEAK! I'm not gonna lie, it's probably the best I've ever had, it was served with Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus. The wood fired grill gave it such an amazing flavor (you can see the grill and watch while you dine, fyi). When I came earlier in the week my girls and I had the Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Local Queso, both were excellent and perfect for a bite after work. I love that you can do the \"bar thing\" or dine in the dining area- it looks like a lush living room, by the way. Great vibes and we had a blast there... Thanks Ludlow & see you again soon! -CG", "My girlfriend and I decided to check out Ludlow and Prime for our anniversary and I'm incredibly glad we did. The staff was incredible. The owner came over and wished us a happy anniversary and to top it off, the food was incredible. One of, if not the best steak I've ever had. We'll be going back for sure.I would definitely recommend Ludlow and Prime!", "My wife and I stopped in on a whim and ended up having a great dining experience! The food was one-of-a-kind, fresh, and delicious. Fellas... If you are looking for a great date spot... This is it! Ambiance and food are fantastic. We are excited to see Brentwood/Nashville get such a great place. We will be back!", "Not sure why the other reviews were so great. The place wasn't bad, but not great, and not worth $68 for just me. Atmosphere is nice and service was attentive, but food was meh.\nI had the special - crawfish hush puppies. Tasty, but very chewy. I ordered the filet medium. It was was rare and was tough, and did not have much flavor. I only ate about half of it. The mashed potatoes were very creamy but had very little flavor, and there was no salt or pepper on the table. The dish also came with asparagus, but I'm not a fan so didn't try it.", "Second experience here, first experience was pretty good but it was a really limited menu. Tonight was there first night with the full menu because they wanted to perfect all of their items before going to the full menu. Well that didn't work out for them or us. Really wanted this place to succeed because it is so close to home, but don't think that is going to happen. Maybe it will get better but based on tonight all I can say is that if you want your food really really salty along with service that leaves you pretty much unattended then this is the place for you.", "Kinda just stumbled upon this place. It was wonderful. The staff of was great and the food was excellent. The oysters where awesome. They dealt with our food allergies without issue. Definitely coming back.", "LOVE this place!!! The decor is awesome, service was great and the food was amazing!! I had the gumbo and steak and it was DELISH!!!! I will definitely be back!! xo", "Our group of 12 enjoyed a fabulous dining experience. It was everyone's first visit to this new restaurant and we all enjoyed our meals - house salad, wedge salad, fried chicken tenders, burger, salmon, steak BOMB and more - all were delicious! Great menu! Servers were very friendly and attentive. Fun evening eating local!", "A bit difficult to locate - they didn't have their signage up yet, but based on location, deserving of 4 stars. \n\nThere is very little available outside of chains in Brentwood and this stands out. \n\nThe ambiance could use some sprucing to match the menu. It took over an old sports bar and just enough renovation to change the vibe, but not quite as much as it needs for longevity (in my opinion in order to match caliber of similar concepts in Nashville.) however, I understand the investment upfront is hard for tough restaurant business. \n\nOkay, now the food. The food was lovely. We ordered queso and crawfish hush puppies to start. Both good. The chef brought over a salmon app that he was trying out. It was great! I would order it if added to the menu. We also shared a wedge salad. It was huge and satisfying. All very we reasonably priced as well. \n\nI would recommend to anyone looking for quality local fare in a suburb swimming in lackluster chains.", "Read several reviews and heard feedback from folks I know, about lack of service and limited menu. Want to make sure and give feedback on a dinner experience that was phenomenal.\n\nOn with the review. \nFood was delicious. Salmon. Get it. It was awesome! Hush puppies were great too. Be prepared for some spice that you'll feel in the back of your mouth. Oysters were expensive but good. We are a landlocked state. So anytime oysters are good it's worth a call out. \n\nMac and cheese was great, loved the truffle finish. Same goes with the fries. \n\nI'd also like to mention that I would prefer a place that didn't have a 30page menu(see Cheesecake factory) I think it speaks to the attention and quality of the food. It's limited but can be sure that all the food is great. \n\nWhat topped off the dinner was the service. It was great. Couldn't ask for anything different. \n\nHope this place does well and will make sure to stop in to eat when I can. Thanks again for a wonderful experience!" ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 3, 2, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5 ]

[ "I was so excited when this place finally opened up! We had a designated sushi place by Muscle Maker Grill but that is now a Thai place (excellent food too). Sushi express has great sushi, good presentation and it's very fresh! I can't wait to go back and try their Hibachi menu. And it's walking distance from my house which is a double win for me!!", "I came to the plaza for Chinese food but the place was closed. Luckily, I saw this restaurant and had sushi instead. The food was very fresh and filling. The fish was a nice size, and there wasn't too much or too little rice. I had some basic rolls but there's a lot to offer, including hot foods and the sushi burrito. I'm excited to try a bunch of different things here!", "FINALLY GOOD SUSHI CLOSE TO ME!!! I ordered here for the first time tonight via online and am very pleased. I ordered in advanced and called to tell them I wanted to pick it up later. They were really nice about it. Kani salad was good, not as spicy as I'd like or thought. I got two rolls: salmon avocado and crunchy tuna. Both are delicious and fresh.\n\nI'll definitely be ordering here more often!!!\n\nStaff was nice and friendly as well.", "Just tried their delivery for the first time, and everything was great and reasonably priced. 29 $ for hibachi chicken two sushi rolls a kani salad and two soups.", "We just got appetizers, a sushi burrito and sushi rolls and everything was awesome!! We'll definitely be ordering from here again. The sushi rolls were so fresh and flavorful, and the sushi burrito was so unique and tasted great! The pork gyoza were also some of the best we've ever had.", "Never write reviews, but just had to for this place. I live in Philly but am always in south jersey to visit the boyfriend so I'm always looking for good sushi and FINALLY the sushi gods have answered my prayers. \nI used the ordering feature on their website to order ahead of time for pickup and the sushi was ready on time. It came nicely packaged and they even labeled which sushi was tuna/salmon on the outside. I ordered the 3 lunch special - spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and salmon/avocado rolls. All tasted very fresh, rice was the perfect consistency and amount. The spicy tuna and spicy salmon had a bit of some sort of crispy rice(?) inside of it for a crunch which I didn't mind. Overall very impressed, only complaint would be that they could have made the avocado pieces in salmon/avocado rolI a little bit smaller (not a huge fan of large avocado chunks). I also ordered the shrimp shumai which was also pretty good. Wasn't quite like the shumai I get at dim sum restaurants, but still tasty!", "We were so excited to see this place open and even more excited to find out that they delivered to Woodbury! We ordered three Sushi burritos and a couple of mishmash appetizers to share. The appetizers were really good! very pleased! Unfortunately, I wanted to like the sushi burrito more than I did. The fish was super fresh but over all it was bland. And I'll be honest, I don't understand the hype around sushi burritod. It's literally just a sushi roll that they don't cut up..... It was very good and now that they've been open for a little bit will definitely go back and try them again.", "Awesome service and great tasting sushi burrito. My first time coming and I look forward to returning soon.", "The verdict is in....\nI like this place!!\nStrictly takeout. Not a huge list to decipher. Far from the fancy rolls and sushi boats that goes well with some sake.. But for lunch, for takeout, for a quick fix, I can endorse this place. The rolls are noticeably smaller in diameter than you'll usually see. But they're just as good tasting. I've had one of their lunch specials. The salad was chilled and fresh. I haven't had their soup, but I have had one of their appetizers (rock shrimp) which I could've lived without. It was overcooked. But that's what I get for making an impulse purchase... \nI'm glad to have this new fresh option near home.", "I was so afraid of the name: \"Express sushi? Is this the fast food of sushi places. Reluctant to try.\" \n\nBut WOW! I can explain in one simple statement why this place is a winner: melt in your mouth rolls at a reasonable price ! Today I got the lunch meal: 3 rolls for 10.75. That's 18 wonderful pieces for $11.00! Now they are on the smaller side, so they all stack up in the small container, but their raw tuna, at least today, was wonderful. I love a roll that doesn't have one hint of fishy taste - this one was the one! I got Tuna Avocado Roll, a Spicy Kani Roll, and Spicy Tuna Roll. After the 10th piece, I felt pretty full...but I still powered in a few more bites. The Kani Roll was the only one that I felt just had a normal, average-sushi flavor. \n\nThey are also very generous on the ginger and the wasabi! I was happy with everything except that my meal automatically came with soup. He didn't ask me if I wanted the salad instead, which the menu indicated as an option, but I didn't check this until later. Either way, I'm still giving five stars just for the rolls!" ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5 ]

[ "Their fried chicken is some of the better around. I like their slightly salty beans and usually get a heap of their traditional greens and peach cobbler as well. Swett's is a classic 50-plus year north Nashville tradition.", "Well, I have to admit, when we walked into Swetts the first time, I thought we had made a mistake. The cafeteria style ordering is totally foreign to a San Francisco foodie. Also half of the place appears shut down and makes it look like a failing business at first. Also, we got there pretty close to closing so the selection was looking limited and like it had been on the warming plates for too long to be tasty by then.\n\nBut we ordered our fried chicken and fried catfish, and we got some macaroni and cheese, turnip greens, mashed potatoes, and cornbread. And it was all really good. The portions were really generous too. We were stuffed. I know the other review says it was pricey, and I don't mean to argue, but in San Francisco, anytime you can get two full meals with a main course (meat), two sides, cornbread, and a glass of iced tea for $20 including tax and tip, we consider it a bargain. But we are used to having to pay an arm and a leg for decent food.\n\nThe mashed potatoes have a super buttermilk tang in them. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted like butta'.\n\nAnyway, we liked Swetts so much that we went back again (2 of our 4 dinners out in Nashville) and got some chicken fried steak and pork chops. They were equally delicious. If we lived in Nashville, we would be regulars at this place and probably weigh about 100 pounds more each too.", "Imagine cafeteria, staff wearing hair nets, and not so appetizer looking food. Not what you expect for a delicious meal. Good down home southern cooking.\n\nThe Mac & Cheese and light buttermilky mash potatos were my favorite sides. I also really liked the pork chop and country fried steak for entrees. I don't think you can go too wrong here, everything was good. Yes, it was so good we came here 2 times during our weekend in Nashville.\n\nI also have to say, its pretty cheap. A delicious full meal for 2 big eaters like me and my husband for around $20 bucks. Not to shabby.", "Swett's belongs to the Swett family, which one of the sons went to high school with me. This place has been around for so long and it's grown to a 3rd facility in the airport. I'm never disappointed when I eat here, usually I take it to go. 1 of the Best Fried Chicken in town. Can't beat the corn bread, roast chicken, sweet potatoes and greens. We eat here about once a month b/c we don't want to gain 100lbs if we eat it every week, but once a month is not so bad. Great desserts too! You gotta' check it out at least once. It is cafeteria style, and can be a very long line on Sundays after church, so pick another time.", "We were visiting from Chicago and tried this place. It's cafeteria style and kinda pricey. We each got a meat and 3 sides and a drink and the total was $29.00. The portions were kinda skimpy for that price. I had chicken, which consisted of 1/4 piece of dark meat (leg and thigh) The sides were tasty enough, but skimpy (like one SMALL ice cream scoop of each.) For what we paid we could have actually had a sit down meal somewhere and not been hungry 2 hours later. Make no mistake, I obviously don't mean a fancy dinner for two, but certainly two chicken dinners at a place where I don't stand in line cafeteria style and where I can actually recieve refills.I say skip this place.", "Been to a few places in Nashville for bbq, and this is the best food, best homemade feel that I've gotten.\n\nI'm not sure about Dakota, but I was full on a meat and two sides. I got the meatloaf with mac & cheese and baked apples. The tomato glaze was sweet and a little baked on; perfect! The mac and cheese was nice and creamy and the apples were like candy; sweet!\n\nPeach cobbler topped the meal off perfectly. Only thing that kept this from five stars was that it was just a touch on the pricey side. But still worth it.", "People have recommended Swett's to me and I finally went to eat there today. I wasn't overly impressed though. The food is good, but the cafeteria style means that it sits there for a long time. I got a meat and two plate and my meat was stone cold. Cold gravy has to be one of the most disgusting things ever. I thought that if it were a sit-down restaurant I would have taken it back, but the cafeteria set-up doesn't really make that too easy. My sides were good and hot though, and the squash casserole was good, but I was disappointed with everything else, including the fried cornbread, which also was stone cold and kind of soggy.", "Swett's is one of the oldest restaurants in Nashville, for sure. The meatloaf is to die for. It is ground sliced in nice big hearty portions that are just right for satisfying even the most extreme hunger. For sides I usually go for the mac 'n cheese or the turnip greens. I usually by pass desert at southern places, as I usually opt for savory mashed potatoes and the like. However, the peach cobbler is dynamite!\n\nThere is a bit of history behind Sweets. It has been open for business in Nashville for over 53 years and is run by a descendent of old man Swett.", "This is a straight up Soul Food Joint. \n\nSwett's has been around forever and a day now....the lines are usually out the door at lunch time....and the staff serving you the food appears like the mean old cafeteria lady.\n\nMy favorites are the ribs, rotisserie chicken, and the meat loaf (not so crazy about the sauce). \n\nSomeone at Swett's really cares about the food....they do something with mashed potatoes that is truly out of control. \n\nDo not forget to try a piece of the fried corn bread with butter.", "3.5 stars would be more accurate, but I'll round up because this place is clearly an institution, and I loved the sight of big families rolling in after church and old ladies dining there like they've probably done for 30 years.\n\nFried chicken was super tasty, sides were good but not amazing. It wasn't the best meal we had in Nashville, but I'd go again." ]

[ 3, 5, 5, 4, 2, 4, 3, 5, 4, 4 ]

[ "Service was kinda rushed, wasabi wasnt fresh, and the meat was before the veggies... i mean wtf lol. Fortune cookie was stale :( and the fried rice almost tasted like mexican rice... Other than that it was just ok.. and by just ok, I mean more than likely... I won't be goin back", "My husband and I ate in the sit-down section for lunch. This was our first time in, and were pleasantly surprised that it was casual, and less stuffy. We both ordered a lunch box (which comes with miso soup and salad); my husband had the Hibachi Steak, Tempura Veggies, Fried Rice, and it also comes with assorted sushi rolls. I had the Teriyaki Shrimp, sautéed veggies, steamed rice and assorted sushi rolls. Both of us were happy with how the food was prepared, and tasted. It was a nice lunch-and we enjoyed it. Our waitress was friendly, and very observant. She never let our drinks get below half full. We took home our leftovers, and had enough for lunch the next day. The price was great for lunch (8.00-10.00 for lunch box) and we will be going back.", "Had sushi and lettuce wraps. Good food. Bathroom could use a little work. Began to wash my hands and the spout leaned to the left side and almost came out of the sink. It could use a little more cleanliness. \n\nThis has nothing to do with the restaurant, however there was a young lady that decided that she would clean off her freshly \"inked\" leg in the ladies room. Not very sanitary.", "No complaints. Nice restaurant. Previous review said something about the restrooms. Must have gotten fixed. I had lunch sushi combo C and water to drink (5pc sushi- California and crunchy shrimp rolls / drank water - $10.87 before the tip. I'll go back.", "One of my favorite hibachi restaurants. More affordable than most, and good quality food. Try the spicy rice ( you have to ask for it ).", "Standard sushi-hibachi place. Service was very good and a solid selection of rolls to choose from. Good value for money.", "Inside a small strip mall, this Japanese restaurant is nicely appointed. The ingredients for their sushi are on display and you can choose to be at the hibachi cookers or to sit in a booth. We were glad to be in a booth as our children are afraid of the fire show that typically wows the patrons. We were not as pleased to learn that there were NO kids' menus. Could not believe this. Also, the ranch dressing seemed to be watered down with way too much poured on the salad. Ask for it on the side. The \"yum-yum\" sauce was good and so was the sriracha. The wasabi was a bit mild.\n\nI enjoyed my well presented entree (Teriyaki Chicken) and believed it to be a good value as it came with four sushi rolls. Plus, you get broth and a salad. This is unheard of for lunch. Although, it may have been because it was Sunday lunch. Not sure. My wife was not entirely pleased with hers, but we sent it back and it was politely removed from the bill.", "It was more mellow then what I am use to, they didn't have much interaction with us. I enjoyed that fact, the hibachi was fun to watch and I would recommend it for any type of dinner. I didn't eat any sushi... This time, but the rolls that came out for people around me looked incredible. I had the red snapper, cooked perfect, at around $15. I will be back.", "Not bad at all! We're in town from Orlando visiting family for Christmas and my boyfriend suggested we go. We don't do chains so we decided to try it out. We didn't sit at the hibachi but we did order the steak and chicken hibachi lunch special. We ordered our steak medium. Everything was pretty tasty! We were both pleasantly surprised. The lunch special comes with a chicken broth \"soup\" that I wasn't too enthused about but the ginger salad dressing they use is pretty good. If you're looking for a hibachi joint and one of the few non-chain places in town, I recommend it!", "Stopped at Koi Saturday 3-8-14 and ordered chicken Tempura, Shrimp Roll, Avocado Roll, a Steak Roll (good), and Miso Soup all to go. Wait was about 15 min, all packaged well and very tasty. Took it home and had a nice meal with a pretty lady as well as seeing a good movie." ]

[ 2, 4, 3, 4, 5, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4 ]

[ "A nice n' quaint place out in the country...worth a look!\n\nI would have never found this place had I not been going to see a show at the Sellersville Theater a while ago, but from what I quickly gathered the two places are all but inextricably linked. Dinner and drinks at the Washington, show at the Theater, fun time had by all.\n\nIt is the very definition of \"old school\", mostly in terms of ambiance. If it looks like a holdover from colonial days...well, it is. The interior is warm and inviting, and the staff is most friendly. Even if you are just getting drinks, you'll know the name of your bartender in short order. The food is inventive and changes with the seasons, and on certain days every month they have wine and beer tastings. Different happy hour specials every day as well (both food and drink). You can just do the bar food thing if you want, from wings to crab chips (godlike)! Cheaper (but no less good) sandwiches and the like round out the bar menu if you don't want to do the full dinner experience.\n\nIf you find yourself fighting traffic to get downtown weekend after weekend, and wonder why...well, don't. Turn around and come here. Find something that interests you at the Theatre and make it a complete evening. Its different, to be sure...but worthy of your time.", "We decided to try this place since it's nearby and I heard good things about it. It's in a old house with traditional, \"country classic\" style decor. The ambiance didn't bother so much but it was something that I just didn't like about it. We considered leaving a couple of times but decided to give it a try.\n\nThe food was actually pretty good. I ordered the crab and shrimp cakes. They were served with mashed potatoes and snap peas. The portion size was good and prices not bad around $23.", "What a great place! We had dinner reservations here at 7:45 on a Friday night. We got there and our table wasn't quite ready, but that was fine because we got a drink at the bar. I had a \"poinsettia\"--champagne and cranberry juice, and it was very good! The wine list was extensive and they had a good amount of beers as well. I had a glass of beaujolais nouveau with dinner that was great! The table was ready in about 15 minutes.\n\nThe restaurant is in a great old house, and the decor is fantastic! They had a Christmas tree set up in the corner.\n\nOnce we got seated, our waitress came over right away, and she was very nice and attentive! I got one of the specials, a pork tenderloin dish and their soup of the day, a chipolte potato soup. Both were amazingly good! The other dishes around the table looked great as well. There was lamb, seafood pasta, and fish. They also have a selection of sandwiches, but no one at my table had any of them. The specials were reasonably priced. Mine was $19.95 and it was worth it!\n\nDessert was great as well! I had Linzer torte, which I had never had before! There was also a fresh fruit tart, a chocolate cake, and a few other selections. \n\nBeing around the holidays, each family got a sealed envelope that you can bring back after Jan. 2 to be opened by your server. It can have anything from a free appetizer to a $200 gift card. \n\nI can't wait to go back!", "I came here for the New Years Eve five course meal and I admit I had reservations once looking at the menu. I can be a picky eater and I have a stomach problem that causes me to be even pickier. I had no reason to worry, the food was AMAZING and I ate things that the two year old in me would have not been the least bit interested in.\n\nWe started the meal with a complimentary glass of champagne (we later also had the poinsettia champagne and cranberry juice drink-try it!) and hors d'oeuvres. We each received a small plate with three, two-bite sized hors d'oeuvres of baked phyllo, lobster canape and fried feta dumpling. All were delicious and I don't like seafood!\n\nNext, we all chose from a selection of five appetizers, I had the cornbread pancake tower which I can't wait to attempt to make myself. It was the perfect portion of pastry cake topped with spinach, red peppers and basil aioli. My pickiness did kick in as I had ordered it without the mushrooms. The other appetizers at our table were the shrimp and crab bisque and the thai currey steak eggrolls which many agreed was now one of the best foods they had ever tasted. The goodness of these eggrolls carried on to our conversation the following day.\n\nThe salad we were served next was irresistible, I finished off every leaf. I'm just going to type exactly what it says on the menu and let it speak for itself: \"Pistachio crusted goat cheese, clementines & herbed croutons over fancy mixed greens with raspberry balsamic vinaigrette.\" \n\nFor the entree I chose the Roasted European Chicken Breast. It was moist and full of lemon flavor. It came with potato gratin and some nicely buttered vegetables. The steak fillet, the lamb and the veal cutlet were also big hits at our table.\n\nIt was time for dessert and it was introduced with its own menu with about seven or eight difficult choices. Creme brule, chocolate peanut butter cake, cheesecake, apple strudel and a fruit pastry were all enjoyed. \n\nAt the end of this great meal I was full, however, not overstuffed. The portions were perfect. The service was pretty good and I don't really have any complaints. Well, except maybe that the music in the ladies' room was too loud, but it turned out to be a good thing, because I don't like anyone to hear me pee. I'm pretty sure I just ruined my review now after talking about this delicious meal and now you have that image in your head...", "*NEW YEARS EVE REVIEW*\n\nThis was my 4th or 5th time dining at The Washington House, but my first time as a yelper. So I kind of knew what I was going to be getting. A great meal but I was never totally blown away here. After last night, it would be impossible for me to rate this any lower than 10 stars. But since yelp will only let me do five, that will have to suffice.\n\nSince we went here for New Years, they had only a five course dinner available for $63 a person. At first glance $63 does sound like a lot of money but a) for New Years, not really and b) the amount of food you get for $63 turned out to be a steal. My table had five people (including another yelper) and I thought about critiquing each dish, but that would get too lengthy. However, I cannot do this review without mentioning a few things:\n\nThe waitress, Jen, greeted us with a complementary glass of champagne. Each person at the table got their own chef created amuse-bouche. The fried feta dumpling with tomato sauce was particularly delicious. It was like a traditional \"mozzarella stick\" you often find, however feta of course, and very creamy. The fresh tomatoes were great compared to a sauce.\n\nNext came the appetizers. Now, this ranks up with *one of* the best things I ever ate. Which is saying a lot. For my appetizer I got the Thai Curry Steak Eggrolls filled with shitake mushrooms, peppers and cream cheese, with hot mustard sauce. Think *fried Philly cheese steak*. The mustard was amazing, and what I would imagine the high a cocaine addict must feel considering the spicy mustard seemed to zing from my mouth to my nose to my brain rendering me completely addicted.\n\nI was very impressed with my experience here, more so than any other time I had been here. Maybe it was because it was New Years and the chef's were on top of their game... maybe it was because I was able to sample so many things. I would not be surprised to see the young executive chef Andrew Loeffler going on and doing even greater things in the future.\n\nI'd give just about anything for more of those Thai Curry Steak Eggrolls.", "This is the traditional staple in our area. When you want to dine out and eat the best traditional fare with a solid Beer and Wine list, this is where you go. The ST94.com theatre is right next door to make it easy to grab a bite before the show. There is nothing on the menu that I don't like. Actually, everything is incredible, delectable and seriously heavenly so just go - take my word that you will be thrilled with the choice.\n\nCelebrations, dining out with friends - this is a great place with good food and the atmosphere is nice too. Sometimes it can get loud, but you won't mind when your food arrives. It makes you forget about everything else going on around you.", "I was here for a nice dinner before a Get The Lead Out concert. If you like Led Zeppelin then you have to see this band but enough about GTLO. We made our reservation using OpenTable - luv doing that...and we were ushered right to our table. To our pleasant surprise, on Friday's you get a sample of 4 wines for $10. Not a bad deal. My GF loved that part of the experience. Their beer list was wonderful also. I started off with a wonderful Bells Hearted IPA followed by a Left Hand Saw Tooth ESB---supurb! So on to the menu. I am on a Vegan kick right now so I wasn't sure what I would be expecting. To my surprise, they had a stuffed Poblano pepper. Yummers. It was wonderful. Highly recommended for even you animal eaters out there....lol. My GF had Asian Glazed Scottish Salmon over Fried Rice and she absolutely loved it. Kept raving about how great it was. I will stick with my Poblano Pepper. It was not Vegan because of the cheese but I ordered without cheese. For Dessert, we split the Gluten Free Decadent Chocolate Soufflé. My GF had a Bailey's coffee. She was now really ready for GTLO!! After all this, I didn't gain an ounce. Of course that might have to do with the fact that I went for a 15 mile run the next day but I choose to believe that The Washington House takes all the calories out of their food before serving. \n\nThis was a wonderful dinner before a fantastic concert!!! Can't get better than this experience.", "Went here after a show at Sellersville Theater. The place was not that busy, but the kitchen was very slow. Our server was very nice and apologized for the slow service. We ordered the wedge salad (good), the blackened salmon Po Boy (very good), and the crab cake sliders (average).", "We had a wonderful dinner at The Washingto House prior to a show at The Sellersville Theater. Delicious food, great service! I already made a return reservtion!", "We ate at the Washington House in Sellersville (Bucks County), PA. It's about an hour drive from the Main Line where we live and I have to say that it was pretty good and I would recommend it if you happen to live in or are travelling through the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. From the Main Line, it's not worth the drive, especially at today's gas prices. We went because we were with friends who dropped off their son at a social event in the area. So, it was a good chance to check out the Washington House, as well as Sellersville which is one of those cute older towns outside Philadelphia. But as good as it was, it was not THAT special that it was worth such a schlep.\n\nBut on to the food ... We started with a yummy bruschetta sampler--three different kinds in a creative presentation. I had the Asian style salmon as my main course. I enjoyed it, especially the vegetables that went along with it. My wife had the seafood risotto which she quite liked. Our companions both had veal sausage meatballs. I didn't taste them, but they said they were good. There's a nice wine list as well. We decided to get dessert. The peanut butter mousse was amazing. The strawberry tarte was only OK--the strawberries were too large and the custard part was too thin. All in all, it was a nice evening, but too far from most parts of Philadelphia other than the northern suburbs." ]

[ 5, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 5, 3 ]

[ "Wow . . . . another darn good Chinese joint without a review on Yelp.\n\nYoung's Garden is Kenner's hands down best Chinese joint and is heck and neck with Chinese Kitchen in New Orleans.\n\nwhen you walk in you are greeted by a lady who looks to be Harry Lee's female counterpart. She can't speak a lick of English, but she will kill you with kindness. Anytime she says \"Hello\" or \"thank you\" she says it about 10 times at a time!\n\nFried rice here is three grass shreds below Chinese Kitchen. The Egg Rolls here are also ridiculously tasty. They are literally godsend. My favorite patented dish is Mandarin chicken. in the NOLA area it can be screwed up so easily. However here they use a large cut of chicken with the perfect breading to chicken ratio. covered in gravy and green onion it is lights out.\n\nI have so many memories here. When I graduated high school (Ehret 2001) we had our dinner here as it was down the street from the Pontchartrain center. My cousins who are always quick to criticise anything were quick to point out this place was amazing.\n\nPeople, you are missing out if you have not been here. Please get out and try this place. You will not be disappointed.", "The youngs rice is to die for !!\nI always get the Loni Komi ( shrimp wrapped in bacon)", "Haven't had lunch there since the fire. The certainly improved the facility but they forgot about the food. Was not impressed by the soup (hot and sour soup) and the lomi lomi was over cooked. Fried rice was forgetable.\n\nService was the real problem, hour and a half for lunch that should have taken 30 minutes, servers running around with no direction.", "This is my go to place when I am craving Chinese food. This place is always busy, but we've never had to wait for a table. VERY friendly wait staff, except for the somewhat sour Spanish lady. Very kid friendly, one of the waitresses used to carry my son around when he was an infant. You will often see the owner working the floor, refilling drinks and chatting with the customers. The cho-chos are excellent, as are the egg rolls. The fried rice is a meal in itself. I would give this place five stars, but the parking kind of sucks sometimes, and the soups are just OK.", "This place has average food and very slow service. Don't think I will be back any time soon.", "Young's is awesome! Their food is delicious. The service could be better some days, but their food more than makes up for it! \n\nTry the Empress Lo Mein!", "Below average food in an average setting. Decor is standard cheesy American-Chinese. Portions are large, but the food is just not very good. Service is also below average\n\nFriend ordered Mandarin Duck, which was actually pretty decent. I ordered Chicken Chow Mein. Didn't even come with noodles, just some wontons sprinkled on top. Questioned the waitress and apparently only the 'Empress Chow Mein' comes with actual Chow Mein noodles...so I sent my dish back and got that. Still disappointed. Sauce was very bland. Came with chicken, beef, pork, and shrimp and various vegetables atop a nest of poorly cooked noodles.\n\nOverall a sub-par experience. Probably will not return.", "Excellent Chinese Restaurant , the amount of food you get is substantial and the prices are very reasonable and the qualitity is very good . Service is quick and friendly . We also love the lunch specials ,highly recommend \nI rate Young's 4 out of 5 turds .", "Stay away at all costs!!! My girlfriend and I wanted some Chinese food, I've ordered from Young's before and always been satisfied, BUT, my girlfriend is allergic to pork. We went to order a combination plate, with her plate having double shrimp fried rice, and we were told that we couldn't do that, that the combination plates could ONLY come with combination fried not, we could not substitute shrimp fried rice. If we didn't want that we could have plain white rice. WTF??? So they treat people with allergies like second class customers. I told them I wanted to order but they would lose my business if they could just do a simple substitution and they just said \"OK, bye\"", "I can't believe they have less than ten reviews for Young's. I love this place and think it is one of the best chinese restaurants in the city. \n\nI usually get their sesame chicken or mandarin soup (vegetable soup)!! Both are wonderful.\n\nExcellent food, huge portions, family atmosphere, and Betty (who's been there since the 90's) is awesome." ]

[ 5, 5, 1, 4, 2, 4, 2, 4, 1, 4 ]

[ "Great place to watch a game. Food was way better than Tilted Kilt which was pervious location. Conveniently located by hotel we were staying at. Would check it out again.", "Excellent food and great staff. My neighbor and I went Sunday for snacks and to watch the late game. We had the crab fritters, feta cheese sticks and the legendary shrimp all of them were awesome.\n\nI bet this place will be packed for spring training if folks don't figure it out before then.\n\nWill definitely go back.", "Everything was great except for the fact they got everything wrong. Their egg rolls are are fantasistical\"", "Well, at least the food wasn't horrible. We stopped here with some friends to get some wings. They didn't have any menus to even give us. After about 15 minutes we were finally greeted by a server and given our menus...2 of them for a table of 4. Apparently they don't have enough and we were told we just had to share. It then took another 20 minutes to get our beers. When all was said and done we were at the restaurant for about 2 hours and had 1 beer and 10 wings, not to mention the 10 minute wait for a side of blue cheese. Another 15 minutes later and we finally got the check. I don't think it's the server's fault. It seems that there is a total lack of training here.", "This is by far the best Sports bar in town! The atmosphere is great, and you don't have to worry about missing a second of the game because anywhere you sit you have a perfect view of a tv. The food is great. I got the chili cheese nachos to share with my family, but they were so good I almost finished them all by myself. I will definitely be back!", "For a first impression of the restaurant, this place left a lasting one. The staff was courteous, professional, and very attentive. A person who I interpreted as to be the owner sat down with us and had a great conversation and discussed the history of some of the items on the menu. \n\nThe food was excellently prepared, well-presented, and equally delicious. I had the Legendary Burger, medium-rare, and my girlfriend had the 1/2 burger cooked rare. Both were delightful. I would greatly recommend that people try the sweet potato wedges with marshmallow dipping sauce, it's absolutely fantastic. \n\nIf I every find myself in the area I will definitely be visiting again.", "I had the legendary shrimp here and they were amazing! Their drink selection was good as well. Definitely check it out :)", "When I came in I was actually really impressed. I'm very picky about wings and they have the best fresh grilled wings along with some of my favorite Florida beer selections. The staff was really helpful when I had questions , their menu is super big and all the games I ever want are always available too. I'll most definitely be back.", "We went to check out this place since it's near our house. I wish I could say it was fantastic but it wasn't. it's just very very average. We did get their pastrami sandwich and it was very good. Now the minuses, turn the lights down, turn the beer up, wings are ok but not great. the blue cheese was terrible, very soupy. We never got the celery but was charged. Wait staff was good and took it off right away. It's a new place so we'll give it another chance to work it out.", "Was disappointed that the manager was unwilling to change the channel for the football game on Sunday. We had the Tampa game and some other game that no one wanted to watch. We asked our server and she asked the manager who either didn't want to or was too lazy to bother.\n\nGuess it is back to Wing House on Sundays so we can see the games we want to watch.\n\nWould appreciate a response from the lazy manager on this as one would think customer service should be important to a new place unless they want to end up like the tilted kilt!\n\nThanks." ]

[ 4, 4, 2, 2, 5, 5, 5, 5, 3, 4 ]

[ "A week since its opening, the staff was friendly (a little overwhelmed) and accommodating. The happy hour specials are competitive, just wished it lasted longer than 3 pm to 7 pm since I tend to be a late worker. They have interesting meal options, I had shrimp taco (no tomatoes) and sweet potatoes. This bar is in a great location but I think they will need to observe and adapt to their competitors to draw and keep a crowd. \n\nUp to April 9 of you checkin with yelp (and spend $20) you'll be entered in a drawing to get receive 2 rowdies tickets. \n\nI'll come back to try an entree and report back to you. :-)", "Stopped by for a bit to check out the new place during their grand opening night. It was a good turnout. We had a group of about 20 with us. I had a beer and grouper nuggets. The nuggets were great! Fell apart a little bit, but overall were yummy. Friends who had burgers raved about them, so I'll have to try those out next time I go. The only issue I had was the fact that our server was loosing her voice on us. Clearly sick... I know it was a busy night, but she should've been sent home. She was super sweet, but I was worried that she was handling food.", "Grand Opening night was great until game time They couldn't get the Rowdies game on any of their 15-20 TVs. They finally got the game on 2 TVs. Finally in a 3rd in the upper back room where we were sitting. The resolution on the 3 TVs in that room (basketball was on the other 2 TVs in that room) was horrible. Plus, the big screen in there that had the game on (when it was working - it kept dropping out) was on a 30-40 second delay from the two working TVs in the place and the audio piped throughout the building. So when the Rowdies scored their first goal, we didn't see it while a lot of the patrons (the ones who could see the other two working TVs) were cheering. Management said they had all of their IT guys working on it. If I had a huge grand opening planned, I know I would have tested out my system in advance. Their best case scenario was the Rowdies on 3 or 4 TVs, including the one with the big delay. Then ESPN started having problems with their broadcast. Not the Rowdies Den's fault, but after a half hour of that, on top of the Den's problems, we gave up and left (as did a lot of other people).", "Went for lunch and this place was absolutely terrible. It took over two hours for us to get our burgers and a dessert. We were put into back room which would have been fine if our server would have checked on us. The black bean burger was soggy, and didnt taste fully cooked. They burnt our first brownie which extended our wait another 20 min. For getting there around 12pm and the no more than 5 other tables they would have been able to handle it. I know that I will not being going there anytime soon. It makes me miss the awesome lunch midtown had.", "We went there to watch the men's NCAA basketball final. They were still having issues with the sound syncing with all the digital TVs. There was a five second delay between sound and the picture. We went elsewhere. Hope they get this figured out because the food did look good.", "They're in the location that was Midtown so parking is easy. Decent happy hour but hate they now only have 1 pool table versus 2.\n\nTried the naked wings and they were served half cooked - still bloody on the inside. That was enough for me to pass up on any other food. At least they didn't give me a hassle for taking the food back and not charging me.\n\nWow, to make things right, they gave me another order (no charge) AND didn't charge me for my drinks AND an assistant manager came to apologize. Now that's service!", "Like a better done Beef O'Brady's. Menu is solid with good vegetarian options. Nice beer selection too.", "The Rowdies Den has a cool vibe like an upscale sports bar. I should up for lunch the place was pretty dead. I sat at the bar and was instantly greeted by the bar tender. The service was outstanding. I could see myself coming here before a Rowdies game for a drink. The food was ok, I had the homemade buffalo potato chips and some grilled boneless wings. Nothing special and the barbalo sauce was a little bland. I personally prefer homemade potato chips that are really thin, their chips were a little thicker cut. I will give the food a second chance, but I was not really impressed with the food.", "I wanted to love this place. It was pretty good, but there's potential to be a lot more.\n\nFirst of all, the service was very good. It was a slow night, and sometimes service can reflect that, but not here. Our server was on top of things, made sure we were well-hydrated, and was quick to bring us whatever we asked for. The manager accommodated our tv request and we have no complaints about our comfort.\n\nThe menu looks a little different from standard sports-bar fare, and when we try some of the non-standard items in the future, we might be pleasantly surprised. Which is where things aren't so straight-forward. First, we will come back, if only because we want to support our local soccer team and the service was good. Unfortunately the food left something to be desired. \n\nThe wing sauce was above average and they were cooked fine, but our wings looked, as my companion said, \"sad.\" They were small, under-sauced (even though we asked for extra), and overall, just average. The pizza was cooked fine, but bland. I don't expect much from bar food, so if I say it's average, others might think less of it. \n\nOn a positive note, they have a good beer selection, some fun sounding cocktails, and a couple of creative appetizers (flip throw fries for one) and entrees. Again, I'll reserve judgment for the things we haven't tried, and say I'll come back to give them another chance. \n\nI think maybe a change in food supplier would improve things. The change from Midtown Sundries is positive and I'll be excited to watch some soccer here and hopefully improve the score in the future.", "I'm a supporter for Houston Dynamo (MLS), Houston Dash (NWSL), and the USA national teams (both women and men). When I realized I was staying RIGHT across the street from the Rowdies' stadium, I was excited! I have acquaintances who support the Rowdies, so what an opportunity!\n\nEven more exciting is the opening of this new restaurant. Apparently it had only been open for a week when I went the first week of this month. I decided to sit at the bar for faster service. The bartender was really attentive and great. The crowd on a Monday night wasn't too bad - not too many people, but not empty. I ordered the following:\n\nGrouper Nuggets - I thought that this would be something different, and I was right. It's definitely like chicken nuggets, only fish! The only thing I would say is that the fish does break easily (duh, compared to chicken) as you're dipping into the tartar sauce, but not bad.\n\n50/50 Balls - I love how some of their menu items are soccer terms! These are basically potato balls with cheese inside and then wrapped with bacon. They're REALLY good! Be forewarned that you probably want to share these, as I couldn't eat them all!\n\nSide Caesar - I like how the dressing's not overdone (HATE it when your salad's drowning). There's a light, even coat, which I appreciate. \n\nThe above cost about $32 (add a $4 hard cider), including tax but pre-tip. I thought this was a bit expensive for appetizers. I also really had wanted to try the mac and cheese burger, but they were out of mac and cheese on a Monday night, the start of the week, at 7:30PM. I thought this was strange. I only give three stars for being out of a menu item and the cost.\n\nThe entrance can be confusing. There's a side entrance, but it's best you actually use the front door entrance. It's underneath the \"Rowdies Den\" sign facing the street, under the awning.\n\nIt should be noted that although not on their drinks menu, this place can make caiprihinas, which is a common Brazilian mixed drink, made with Brazilian liquor. I saw the liquor's brand on the napkin holder, which prompted me to ask. I went to the World Cup in Brazil last year, so I am familiar. I didn't order the drink, as I am more of a fan of caiprivodkas, but this is something to keep in mind. I think this place has potential, especially given its proximity to the stadium. Come On You Rowdies (COYR)!" ]

[ 3, 4, 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3, 3, 3 ]

[ "Crazy that no one has written a review for Sa Ri One Grill yet!\nI will be more than happy to oblige...\n\nAlright, so here is the set-up:\nAUCE meat piles for $24.99-50.00, depending on how fancy you want to be.\nGrill at the table using high tech, conduction table grills that give off minimal smoke. So the ventilation not as issue, as with most grill-at-the-table Korean BBQ places. Don't get me wrong, you are still going to smell like grilled meat, just minus the smoke smell.\n\nThis is actually a Korean BBQ restaurant, similar to all of the fancy K-BBQ places in larger cities. There are Korean customers and you can speak with the wait staff in Korean. Not like that place that opened in St Pete... This grill restaurant in particular reminds me of Breakers in Atlanta. The inside of the restaurant is massive and fancy-fancy, you are going to feel like you are in a nice movie theater. The vibe does not match the plaza it is located in at all.\n\nFor those of you that love the overly sweet food you get at the other Sar Ri One, the food at Sa Ri One Grill is totally different tasting and is not sweet at all. Seriously, it should not even have Sar Ri One in the name because the flavor of the food is completely different. Much better in my opinion. So far, they are still working on the menu. When I was there this past weekend there were not appetizers available and no buffet. Korean buffet is kind of odd, so I would like to see how that works out. The servers are kind, but walk around very confused right now--- that will get better with time.\n\nWe only tried set A so far. My favorite items?--- Spicy Pork, of course! All of the meats in set A were good though, I have no complaints.\n\nThe awesome Korean grocery store is no longer here.\n\nTips: \nFirst time here, order AUCE set A and try all of the items in the set.\nPile the entire plate of a type of meat on the grill at once; it will cook more evenly that way. A little bit of char adds a lot of flavor, even though it is a carcinogen.\nWrap Sam Gyup Sal in kimchi, making a tiny rollup.\nAdd salt to the sesame oil they give you. Dip the beef brisket into it.\nGrill the garlic and hot peppers that you are given, it makes these tastier.\nAsk for rice if you are not given any, it is included and helps with making lettuce wraps. Lettuce should be torn by the customer into bit size pieces. Lettuce wraps should fit into your mouth with one bite.\nAsk for \"salad\" if you are not given any, it is included and is great eaten with hot meat. Just grab it together with your chopsticks and meat at the same time.\nOK to grill the thin sliced marinated onions, but they are meant to be eaten raw with the meat and are presoaked to remove bitter taste.\nDon't be afraid to more of anything that you like, it is AUCE after all.\n\nDefinitely worth trying, but be prepared to eat a ton of meat to get your money's worth in protein.", "Woo!! First all you can eat Korean BBQ in Tampa!!! I am so excited that this place finally opened. The meats were delicious. If grilling your own meat is not your thing, they also have regular entree dishes. If you have never been, I would definitely give this place a try!", "First timeI visited the place with couple of friends and they just informed me that Korean BBQ just open in Tampa and we what to try if it will compare to Orlando KBBQ. \n\nNo doubt that the place looks amazing. They did a great job renovating the place. They have plenty of tables and the place is huge. \n\nThe table can accommodate 6 person and only have one grill. So if you have a big party This grill will take a while to cook for the BBQ that you ordered. The only problem with this picture is that when the 6 person are all hungry at the same time waiting is not an option. The sides are not buffet style but you can keep on asking for more unless they run out of the sides. Which it happen during my second visit the squid salad keeps on coming small serving every time and then they finally stop coming as they ran out. \n\nOne good thing that I like about this place is that the meat are tasty. But the service could improve. There's three choices for meats and the prices have changed when they open this place the cheapest option with 5 choices of meat is now 24.95 dollars from 29.95 dollars. \n\nThe place can be better if they can offer more choices of meat for the price of 24.99 dollars. \n\nService needs to improve maybe stick one server in one area and let them focus on that rather than all of them going to around and getting service from different servers. \n\nThe second visit with more friends made my mind that this place needs more than service improvement. I went to the bathroom and someone is trying to fixed some bathroom issue. open one stall and you saw that the one thing that you don't want to see while you're in a restaurant. So moved to the next stall and the guy told me to not flush maybe there some water pipe issue or something. \n\nHope that they can live to the needs of Tampa as we all know that Tampa clients are looking for something different and always looking for some attention.", "Finally an authentic L.A. style Korean BBQ in west Tampa! Grill right on the table. Great selection of meats. You can order individual items or go all the way all you can eat! Since it's new, still some growing pains with responsive table service. They have the call buttons next to each seat but didn't seem to work after 5 pushes. Much more effective to wave and shout for help. Unlimited side dishes with the meat but don't waste it. Expensive for unlimited compared LA, and the penalty for leaving food is steep! But it's great especially if you ask for half portions.", "This is our first Korean BBQ experience and it was so much fun and amazing. You have a choice between ordering dishes or the BBQ tables. Each table experience ranged from $25 per person to $35 (which had about 10 or so meats to choose from and the $25 had a handful of options but all great). The staff was helpful and taught us how to eat each dish. We loved the spicy pork and the marinated beef dish. The complimentary soup was very good! It was all you can eat so they brought each meat out in portions based on the Party of your table; if you wanted more or wanted to try another dish just ask! The classic Korean side dishes were included along with veggies, rice, and lettuce for wraps. I ordered the imported black raspberry wine and it was simply amazing and paired well with everything we ate. We cannot wait to take our family and tell our friends! This was a true Korean BBQ experience and cannot wait to visit again soon!", "It's ok, some of the meat is marinated too salty and some are too bland. I'd rather go across the street to One Family Korean restaurant and order individual dishes instead", "Definitely excited about finally having an AYCE BBq place in Tampa but the excitement wore off after the first couple of times. The options are definitely more lackluster compared to the other Korean BBQ places that I've been too. For one, there's no seafood even in the priciest option. Service fluctuates. I've gotten awesome servers and then not so great ones (there was one extremely pushy lady). Foods nice, though not anything special. (The seafood/kimchi pancake is on point though)", "Can't say enough good things about this place. The place is beautiful on the inside. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I ordered the beef bul go ki it came out with the usual side dishes. All of the sides were great and my main course was wonderful! I don't review places too often but I hope this gem doesn't go anywhere. So if you have never tried Korean BBQ or interested in trying a new place with a great feel then stop on by. \n\nAs a nice side note they keep K-pop music videos going all the time. If I had to say one bad thing it would be that the servers get busy helping customers and it can take a while to get your check. But if that is the worst this place has to offer I'll take it.", "The people there showed great hospitality and attentive waiting. The environment was very clean and well lit. The appearance of both the restaurant and the food was very authentic. We loved the quality of their Galbi Jumuluck! SO GOOD!!! We will be back.", "This place has great Korean food. I went there with my sister and a friend tonight and the food was pretty yummy. I had the Bol go ki and it was very flavorful and the meat was very tender. The side dishes were great. I really like their kimchi, bean sprouts, spinach and radish. My sister got a soup dish which was quite interesting. And my friend got a seafood dish. Although, he didn't really love it; because he thought it was going to be a soup. I thought the flavor was pretty good. The fried kimchi balls for definitely interesting. I've never had them before.\n\nThe restaurant is very nicely decorated and the staff is very friendly. The only thing that I thought was kind of a negative was that it took them quite a while to greet us and get us something to drink and take our order. But I think our waiter was kind of busy and just didn't realize we were there. As soon as they greeted us though the wait staff was very attentive and got our orders quickly. The manager checked it several times and they were all very attentive. I will definitely go back and would recommend it to anyone who likes Korean food." ]

[ 4, 5, 2, 5, 5, 3, 3, 5, 5, 4 ]

[ "There's a lack of Chinese restaurants in the St. Louis Hills area, excluding Emperor's Wok and the scary looking Panda Pavilion farther east on Chippewa. Fortune Express is right next to Ted Drewes and has pretty good food for cheap. I first tried them several years ago and was less than thrilled with the orange chicken so didn't go back for awhile. But I tried them again recently and it was quite good. Granted I stick to basics like fried rice and egg rolls, but everything was yummy.\n\nWeirdly enough, you can actually order on their pretty primitive looking website. You can choose delivery or carryout, but it lets you select credit card for delivery, but doesn't accept your credit card info. After I submitted my order I was a little worried about that so called and she said she would have to take it over the phone. So I'm guessing she would have called me if I hadn't called first.", "So much food for so little dough...I was amazed at how fast they were and how cheap it was. \n\nI ordered hot and sour soup, orange chicken, hunan chicken and got 2 egg rolls free (a special offer they were running). The hot and sour was piping hot with huge pieces of egg drop and long strips of pork. The pork was a little on the tough side but overall the soup was pretty good. The orange chicken was a little disappointing. The chicken was breaded and deep fried but must have been hanging out in the orange sauce for a while because the fried breading was soggy and falling off the chicken. The hunan wasn't too bad, but I've had better. The egg roll, not memorable. Nothing super special here.\n\nCheap and fast eats for sure, but that was about it.", "I eat here often....well more like whenever i'm at my fam's house and they want chinese. Now, if you wanna know my go to place for good ol' St Louis chinese food, (the best) go check out my reviews. \n\nNo doubt good fried rice....good gravy, if you're into that, good egg foo young, and good crab rangoon, which you usually get free if you order enough food. Just like any other rice house. And ok chicken dishes. Just not the best. There a little pricier than what i'm used to paying, too.", "I started ordering Chinese food from here because i moved in the area recently. I ordered my usual chicken fried rice and egg rolls. I personally believe they have some of the best fried rice i have ever tasted... in my life. i'm hungry just thinking about it. They are very inexpensive, friendly, and fairly quick deliveries. \nAn added bonus is their online ordering! (if you pay with a card they will call you to ask for your information--- if that's the case just call them to order)", "I've driven past Fortune Express many times over the years without giving the place much thought. Just another nondescript Chinese takeout and dine-in storefront, right? Well, nursing a monster cold and feeling a desperate medical need for hot and sour soup, I made my first visit to Fortune Express two days ago. Now I wonder what took me so long.\n\nI ordered hot and sour soup for $1.30, expecting a cup of the usual gelatinous, bland mixture featured at similarly modest establishments. What I received instead was a large, steaming hot bowl of soup comprising a flavorful broth and other choice ingredients. All that for $1.30? My mind reeled. With so much soup, I could eat only half of my half order of plain egg foo young, the rest of which I packaged to take home with me.\n\nYesterday, I revisited Fortune Express for another helping of hot and sour soup. As an accompaniment this time, I selected a half order of vegetable fried rice, which was neither overly greasy nor saturated in soy sauce. Plus, it was prepared spicy, per my request. My entire order, including a cup of hot tea, cost less than $7 with tax. Service was quick, friendly, and altogether accommodating.\n\nI plan to make my way through many of the rest of the dishes at Fortune Express--and consider myself fortunate for having finally \"discovered\" this gem.", "When I crave Chinese (Carryout), Fortune Express will now be my destination. I have been favoring the other Chinese restaurant east of Hampton on Chippewa and needed a change. I am so glad we used the coupon that came in the mail. \n\nOur dinner menu included; Crab Rangoon, Egg Rolls, Chicken with Broccoli, Kung Pao Chicken, Ham Fried Rice and Egg Drop Soup. \n\nThe Crab Rangoon and Egg Rolls were great. I was impressed that they were not over deep fried as many places do. My broccoli was crisp, not limp and wimpy. Seasoning in both main entrees, were spot on. Egg Drop Soup was flavorful and one of the best EDS I have had. \n\nYes, I will be back.", "After being introduced to a St. Paul Sandwich while attending a UYE, I am now trying to experience them at my regular Chinese restaurants. Fortune Express did not disappoint me, it does a St. Paul as well as it does the rest of their menu. I never thought I'd see the day that I would enjoy a sandwich placed between two slices of Wonder Bread. \n\nEgg Drop Soup, a St. Paul Sandwich (chicken) and an Egg Roll makes a nice little lunch.", "Very good food for a reasonable price. And you get a ton of it. We ordered for delivery and it took a little while but it was right at dinner time so that's forgiveable.", "My husband and I have tried this place twice - the second time accidentally, as we are trying to find a local place as good as Hunan Yu in South County and forgot we'd already rejected Fortune Express. This second time, we ordered our favorites, garlic chicken and orange chicken with fried rice, egg rolls and rangoon. The food arrived hot, which was good, but the garlic chicken in the bottom had spilled all over everything - probably why they double-bag deliveries. The garlic chicken was acceptable, but my orange chicken was pretty awful. I will gladly admit that the chicken is well-cooked white meat, not at all sketchy, and the sauce is tasty. But the restaurant wastes space with garnish; the chicken came on a bed of cabbage, surrounded by slices of orange and sprinkled with, I believe, peanuts. Personally, I don't enjoy the taste of cabbage, and I don't do well with peanuts, so the entree was pretty much ruined for me. The egg rolls weren't bad, but the rangoon were disgustingly greasy, inside and out, so much so that the crab mix chunked up and was totally inedible. Moral of the story - I do not recommend you eat at Fortune Express, but do suggest you at least avoid the orange chicken.", "I had this place delivered earlier today. Easy set up on the website, and they resolved whatever credit card issue they had before. Delivery is free within 3 miles, which is awesome. $15 minimum delivery, but you also get something free if you spend $15. That makes no sense, but at least I get something \"free\"? Everything was really hot when it arrived.\n\nI got the hot and sour soup. It's a bargain and really tasty. At the advice of another reviewer, I tried the St. Paul sandwich, which I'd never heard of. I wouldn't do the chicken again because it made for weird texture, but I liked the taste. Mmm mayonnaise. The orange chicken was weird. Good flavor (cabbage, oranges, and all), but the outside was too mushy for my taste. I got an eggroll to make my order cost exactly $15, which was standard/good. Also got free crab rangoon, which had a lot of extra fried wonton-only parts (my favorite).\n\nDefinitely will get this place again since it's close and cheap, but I will have to pick a different entree.\n\nPros: price, portion, delivery (free)\nCon: textures lol" ]

[ 4, 2, 3, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 3 ]

[ "So happy to have a Sonic Drive In branch here in Greenwood! Love the food and the convenience of not getting out of your car! :) For first timers, you have the option to just park your car in any vacant stalls or just line up in the drive thru. If you park your car in one of the stalls, just push the red button on the screen and someone will take your order. They do have a card slot just below the screen so you can just complete your payment there. One of their servers will then bring your order to you. I believe they have handicap accessible stalls as well.", "Cold fries and tots every time I've been here. Since they opened I have been three times and every single time my toys are cold!", "Went just after 4pm today. It wasn't very busy and we parked infront of the door the car hops come in and out of. Pressed the button 3 times about 5-10 apart. Each time, the screen said, \"red button pressed. Someone will be with you soon.\" Obviously, that didn't happen. After depressing the button the 3rd time and a car pulling in next to us and having her call answered within seconds, we gave up and left. Sadly, we knew the girl with the headset was looking at us because we were parked right in front of her and we waved and motioned...she didn't seem to care. By my calculations, they lost our $35 order and our future business. There are so many choices up and down Emerson Avenue, why bother with a fast food place as apathetic as this?", "Well just like everything else in central Indiana, it's not as good as it should be. After getting food poisoning from another sonic we haven't eaten at one in over a year. Thought since it was newer it may still have some standards like the sonics of the south. Nope, first should suspected this since food came out really fast, pb Oreo master shake was really a large fairly solid mass of vanilla ice cream with some Oreo crumbled on top and a drizzle of pb , not a shake at all and definitely not a pb and Oreo anything, chicken was very rubbery and did not taste good at all, bun burnt....come on people, take some pride in what you do! Seems like the people in this area are out to screw up everything and just want to get a paycheck without any regard to standards.", "This has got to be one of the worst Sonics I have ever been to. Its not that the food is bad but the service is horrible. They either need to get more people or replace the ones they have or this place is going to fail horribly.", "I went here today because I was pressed for time and every sonic I've been to has been a quick experience. I hadn't been to this new location yet and was happy to try it out. It took about a half hour to get through the drive thru and get my food and I was only the 3rd car in the line. After waiting at the window for awhile, I was told that they had just dropped the fries in and needed me to pull around and wait even longer.", "No issues on my first visit - just about what I would expect from Sonic. Service was a little slower than I thought it could be, but it's a newer location so maybe it's just growing pains. Workers were friendly enough, but interrupted me a couple times during the order to seemingly go back on their screen and find what I was asking for (2 drinks and tots with cheese, not a complicated order.) The patio area here looks nice too, so it will probably be a fun and popular spot after sporting events in the late spring and summer. As with any Sonic, I recommend it more for drinks and snacks than full meals - the food really isn't that great. But there are so many drink combinations and they're always coming up with new dessert options too. Looking forward to seeing this location improve, but not a bad start.", "Worse sonic ever!! I've been several times thinking I'd keep giving them a chance since they were new. It's been open several months now and 3 out of the 4 times I've gotten actual food...it NEVER comes out right. How hard is it to make a hamburger exactly to the specifications that they state how it's supposed to be made?! When you ask for NO ONIONS because you hate them...how hard is it to follow directions and NOT put them on the food. Come on guys!! This isn't rocket science.", "I haven't been to a Sonic in literally years. \nI swore off fast food (& hamburgers) years ago. \n\nI started to concentrate on eating cleaner and healthier (eliminating most processed foods), and also concentrating on organic based foods. \n\nFrom what I remember of Sonic - their cherry limeades, tater tots, Frito chili pie, chili cheese coneys, as well as the number 1 hamburgers were some of my favorites back in the day. This was many - many - many moons ago when I was in high school living in another state. \n\nI noticed when I moved here in 99', Sonic didn't even exist in this area. \nIn the meantime I think they built a few fairly close to me. \nBut,... then all of a sudden they mysteriously disappeared. \n\nThen, lo and behold, one appeared at Emerson and County line Road near me.\n\nOver the years, I have mulled over the thought of breaking my poison anti fast food boycott and trying a burger again. \n\nI broke down recently and ended up going to Sonic. I got a number one burger, tater tots and a cherry limeade drink combo. \n\nWhat a huge disappointment and disaster. \nWhen I got my food, it was stone cold, and they didn't even get my cherry limeade right either. \nI still feel very guilty for falling off the wagon, and in hindsight I should have just gone for a Big Mac. At least the fries at Mick D's never really disappoint taste wise, and are also generally served - HOT. ;o/ !!!\nIt looks like Sonic has cured and also permanently squelched my fast food (burger) craving in a huge way. \nHere's to trying to purge it out of my system for good; and also getting back on a healthier course. \n\nIs it just me (and my imagination) when I often wonder if food tasted better back in \n'the day'? \nI suppose one could explain it away as - a place is only as good as their management, but I really think the quality of mass produced food has gone to the dogs. If one could ponder if it couldn't get any worse,....well,.... I really and seriously think it has. \n\nIf Sonic keeps cranking out cold and way below par quality fast food, they might very well be on the fast track of being on the outs once again - at least around here.", "Pulled in about 6:30pm.ordered our food and the wait begins. There was only one carhop working for both sides of the restaurant.When our food did arrive it was 30 minutes after we had originally ordered. my wife was taking the food out of the bag and noticed that the fries were cold. We took the sandwiches out and they were also cold, I tasted one of the tater tots and there was so much salt on them they were inedible. Our waitress offered to remake everything,but I couldn't wait another 30 minutes. Our waitress had no idea how much money that I had given her , she was doing the best she could do under the circumstances. The blame should fall on management. It is not being run properly." ]

[ 5, 3, 1, 3, 1, 1, 4, 2, 1, 1 ]

[ "Passing up the ever popular loud Blue Martini, we decided on the low key Gallery Bistro. I like the wrap around seats they have. I had the Honeymelon martini and tried the Milky way martini (tasted like butterscotch - yum). Both were really good. I had high hopes because the chicken egg rolls they made were REALLY good and so was the crab and corn chowder soup - very rich in flavor. The Hawaiian shrimp was disappointing only covered in a raspberry sauce. I ordered the duck, which came out pretty damn salty. I barely ate much of it, and lost my appetite thereafter. I should have stuck to seafood, but I'd still give the place another try.", "All I can say about the wait staff here is... wow. They are probably the friendliest people at a restaurant that I've ever met. They were nice to us even though we were probably not dressed quite formal enough for a place like this.\n\nThe food here wasn't expensive for how tasty and nicely arranged it was. I really enjoyed the coconut curry shrimp.", "One of my favorite restaurants in Tampa. Besides a contemporary and appealing decor, the food is very good. The Ahi Tuna is excellent, both as an appetizer and as an entree. Other good choices for entrees include grouper Florentine and Chilean sea bass. I stay away from the Jamaican or Caribbean style seafood: too sweat for me. Very good choice of wines by the glass. Service is very friendly and efficient. They remembered that I had ordered the sea bass four months ago - wow!!", "I was pleasantly surprised by my whole Bistro experience when I wandered in here whilst shopping one day. The atmosphere is lovely, it conveys the idea that the food is more expensive than it is. The food is actually quite affordable for the quality. The portions are perfect and the presentation is fabulous. The cake portions are gigantic though, I couldn't even finish it with the help of 2 other people. I am definitely going back here and will bring people with me. Excellent.", "I've been here twice, with my wife. Both times, the service was very good and the food very tasty. \n\nThe appetizer chips with gorgonzola and balsamic are now a necessary part of my \"diet\", for the rest of my life. \n\nWe'll be back.", "How sad that this was my last meal before leaving Tampa.... sigh. \n\nI simply was not impressed with Gallery. To begin with my server was so off that night that there were a couple times I thought that she would never return to my table. Let me start at the beginning: I was seated and I had to wait for quite some time for my waitress to make it to my table. I had time to review the menu and by the time she made it to me, I asked a simple question: \"Tell me about your fish.\" When I was given a confused \"Deer in the headlights\" stare, I said \"What I mean is, tell me if it's flown in daily, caught daily....\" She says \"I can tell you it's fresh.\" Uh... ok. \"Can you tell me what fish is local to these waters?\" Again... the stricken stare. \"I'll have the Jamaican grouper and the chicken spring rolls to start\". She then wakes up from her paralyzed state to tell me that \"That fish is SPICY, I had it at a Christmas party and I couldn't finish it.\" I told her it sounded delightful! \n\nAfter a bit of a wait, my appetizer arrived. It wasn't very good. It was ground up chicken meat with some sort of creme cheese mix. I didn't even finish it. A while later, my entree arrived. Which the waitress damn near spilled on the table. Beside the waitress being clumsy, it was very nicely presented served over jasmine rice. I was so excited to try some spicy Jamaican jerk fish. Sounds great right? WRONG. How can I describe the dish without exaggerating or dry heaving.....? It was grouper covered with dried fruit (not native to Jamaica) and pancake syrup. I am not a harsh critic, just an honest one. THIS was nowhere near Jamaican, or Jerk, but I felt like a Dope for ordering it. I tried to be a good sport and doctor it up by ordering Tabasco. Nope, still not good. I couldn't tell my waitress how abysmal the dish was because she vanished again. She didn't even refill my coke, which was ok because it would have put me into a diabetic coma if I drank it with my fish dish. \n\nI was left to sit with dirty dishes at my table for 10 minutes (yes I was timing) and finally, when my waitress came to drop my check, I just told her to run my card. \n\nI would return to Gallery to try some of their drinks, or sit at their nice bar. That's about it.", "The food was great. Service was good. The bar is nice. A lot of people complain that it takes forever to get out of herebut I feel the staff tries to make the dining an experiance. Everyone in this country is always in a damn rush lol just chill out eat and drink some good wine and get tipsy while eating good food! Anyways the ambiance is pleasing to the senses. Very dim lighting with interesting decor.", "With long lines and wait times are the surrounding restaurants, we decided to give this a try. The immediate seating should have been our first clue that our dinner would be mediocre. Upon entering we were consumed by a strange smell, like a recent cleaning solution had been applied liberally to the dinning room. Our spinach dip appetizer was freshly micro waved and accompanied with bland chips. My pecan crusted chicken was run of the mill. The only saving grace was the coconut bread with an orange juice infused butter. Next time I'll wait in line for a table next door.", "I wasn't sure what the fare was but was impressed with the Salmon Spinach & Tomato soup and the Tomato & Basil salad with fresh mozzarella. \n\nThe live pianist/singer was easy on the ears. \n\nNice experience.", "This place always looks intriguing from outside with their shining walls and I finally decided to go for lunch with my girlfriend. \n\nThey have an extensive lunch menu and everything sounds so good. I ordered their shrimp wrap and it was just ok. They try to make everything interesting by putting different sauces and ingredients but they do not quite match. I honestly thought it is better to go to a sandwich place and get a wrap for a cheaper price. The lunch is from around $9-$13. On the dinner menu, the price is really expensive i heard. \n\nI really think that they overcharge for their mediocre food. You are just paying for their location and astomasphere. \n\nPS I hated their bathroom...so dark that you cant see anything in a mirror...How would I know if I have some food stuck between my teeth!? \n." ]

[ 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 4, 2, 3, 2 ]

[ "I was really pissed off after going here. I would give it zero stars based on service alone. You need to know what happened here. I will never go back to this place.\n\nI took my best friend out to dinner here, just because I had a $25 gift card and I had just gotten my annual bonus check. Plus he had just helped me move some new furniture into my apartment. (It's pertinent to point out that I am 5'7\" and very white while my friend is 6'4\" or something and very black)\n\nWe walked in and sat down by the door waiting to be waited on. It took about five minutes. The hostess walked us past two good sized booths (obviously preferable for a guy my friend's size) and sat us at a tiny two-top on the back wall. Odd. But I didn't think anything of it.\n\n5 minutes later the waiter, Mike, stops by and says \"Hey I'll be right back to get your drink orders.\" Isn't it at all possible to take our orders and put them in at the bar while you're getting to other customers? What about getting one of the oh-so-bored hostesses to get our drinks for us? I've been a hostess at a chain before and I got plenty of drink orders on busy nights. Whatever.\n\n5 minutes (or what felt like 10) later he takes our orders. I want a Yuengling, in a bottle if possible. My friend wants a Bud. He comes back 5 minutes LATER to tell me they only have Yuengling on draft. 1) Isn't it a no-brainer? 2) How long does it take to find out if they have a beer in a bottle or not?? Again, whatever. Every minute that goes by I'm counting against his tip. Busy or not, this isn't making me a happy customer.\n\nAfter he got our food orders our plates came fairly quickly, which tells me they're not quite as backed up as they looked. I got some lemon chicken with capers. My friend got some sort of steak. Both dishes came with a side of moderately-undesirable linguini. Sure... that makes sense.\n\nThis is the part that really grinds the hell out of my gears. We were chatting - no hurry, the place was clearing out. We told the guy we were going to order dessert in a bit, that we were just catching up, but he came back every 3 minutes to ask if we were ready for dessert. At one point, I guess because he didn't want to seem like he was pestering us, he decided to take my plates. Ok, that's cool, gives me elbow room. But he left my friend's side alone. Plates all over. He couldn't even lean over the table. Our bread basket was still sitting on his side from before the meal. The waiter came back again, to actually take our 'dessert' orders (I had a short glass of Bailey's straight and my friend had a rum and coke, which they put in a tall skinny froofy-drink glass... WTF?) and yet he still didn't tough my friend's plates. He didn't even pay attention to him until we stacked the plates and put them all right in the center of the edge of the table.\n\nThe entire time the waiter barely ever made eye contact with my friend, and except when he was taking his orders, he always talked to me (\"How is everything?\" \"You ready for dessert?\"). Even when he brought the check he put it right in front of me. Sure this satiated my feminist instincts, but it really grated on my anti-racist instincts. It wasn't until after we loudly discussed his blatant behavior in front of a hostess clearing off the table next to us that he decided to pay any attention to my friend, which was awkward, because I was the one handing him the check folio.\n\nI know it's not kosher, but I gave him a shitty tip and I stole his pen. I wanted to make a big fuss at the manager, but I didn't have the balls to talk to someone about it. I'm really bad at reacting appropriately in the moment.", "This is a great, easy dinner place. The rolls are so good, we practically go there just for them! The food is good, prices are good for what you get, and I've always had a friendly waiter. I like this place a lot better than CPK next door.", "While I can't speak for the previous reviewers experience, all restaurants can have a bad server. She should have talked to a manager, I'm sure they would have taken care of the situation. I frequent Bertuccis and I have been to many locations all along the east coast. The food is always consistent and fresh and the service is always friendly. The Plymouth Meeting location is absolutely no exception!\n\nIf you want a simple fresh Italian food, great home made rolls, or an excellent brick oven pizza I'd highly recommend Bertuccis!!", "Dear Lord, why do I continue to do this to myself! Why don't I take a hint when you give me one??\n\nBoy was this disappointing! I honestly don't get how one restaurant in a chain can be so different from another, at least when it comes to food. I've been to both this and the Bertucci's in Bryn Mawr and the difference is staggering. Here the service is fantastic but the food a whole big pile of meh, while it was the exact opposite at the other one.\n\nI must say that our waitress was fantastic. Some of the best service I've had in a while. So I can't fault her for the less than steller sangria (i've had better wine in church) or the terrible entrées. She is definitely the reason why they get 2 stars. Otherwise, it would have been a big fail.\n\nThat being said, my parents, brother and I came here for lunch and I wish we hadn't. I admit that everything before the entrées came was pretty okay. I had the shrimp and corn bisque which was delicious, my parents agreed the minestrone was good, and the tuscan chicken wings were tasty. The salad could have been way better. I'm with the school of thought that takes the center out of iceberg lettuce, but Bertucci's seems to prefer using every bit of it, including the browning parts. I could make a better salad at home. In a large bowl there were about 2 grape tomatoes and the rest was lettuce and some onions. Rabbits would have loved it. \n\nNow on to the entrées. I've never seen such a big bowl of fail in my life (when it comes to food that is). How can a kitchen make every entrée ordered taste so weird and disgusting. I ordered the chicken piccata and couldn't get past one bite. I spent the rest of the meal contemplating how I can fix this culinary mess when I get home. It was supposed to have a lemony taste (and I love lemons- i eat them by themselves all the time) but it tasted...i can't even describe how offended i was.\n\n I tried my mothers chicken parmesan and it was marginally better. And that margin was tiny. I'm still trying to figure out how one screws up chicken parmesan. My father ordered the chicken marsala. There's no way that was marsala wine sauce. It tasted burnt and just plain weird. Honestly all three dishes had the weirded tastes. I've eaten at the other Bertucci's and the food was nothing like this. \n\nI'm pretty surprised we didn't complain, but the damage was done and we doubted the kitchen could repair it. \n\nNever again. I should have just gone to Chipotle.", "Ugh. This place is awful. I don't know about their other locations, but the one in Plymouth Meeting is the worst. I've only been here twice, but that was enough. My first visit was about 2 years ago... The service was soooo slow. At one point me and my date actually watched our waiter stand outside our window smoke a cigarette while we were waiting for drinks. Oh, and of course he didn't wash his hands before coming back to the table. Our food took forever which is uncalled for. The place was empty. I got some kind of chicken salad and it was disgusting. The salad wasn't fresh at all and the chicken tasted like a wet dish rag. That was the first visit. \n\nAs for the second recent visit. I went after a rough day at work with a friend, even though I slightly resisted because of my previous bad experience. Again, service was super slow. When I ask for an extra minute to look at the menu, that doesn't mean come back 10 minutes later. Again, wasn't even busy. Like 3 other tables. Okay, so super slow crappy service. I just got some kind of sauce and bread thing. Bread was burnt, so was the top of the sauce. I'd rather not have my meal charred. The only good part of the meal is their complimentary olive oil and rolls. \n\nMy main gripe with this visit was our waitress. I had asked her to only charge my card my amount, I was dining with a friend and had a very strict limit I could spend. About 2 hours after I left I noticed that our \"lovely\" waitress had actually charged my card TWICE, which made my account go below what I needed to stay in my account for my auto paid cell phone bill two days after. I called and complained and the manager said that it was a mistake and that the waitress voided it. Okay, but even though she voided it. it still showed up as pending for exactly a week which meant my bank account was in the negative that whole time. THANKS DUMMY! I had to deal with so much hassle with my bank and my phone provider, just because of her. I will definitely never be coming back to this establishment and I'm going to place a formal complaint with the company. \n\nSave your money and frustration. Don't eat here. If you're at the mall go to Whole Foods or PF Changs. Both are amazing.", "My husband and I were visiting our hometowns and decided we would go to Bertucci's for dinner. I had only been here once before, but it was back in 2004 before I moved away, so I was looking forward to eating there again. \n\nWe arrived during an off period on a Sunday evening, and it wasn't that crowded. However, they seems to seat us in a room that was off the rest of the dining room. I am assuming that it's normally used for larger parties and overflow. Well, it was us next to a very loud table, and it was right near the window on the inside of the mall, so anyone walking by can see us sitting there. While that's not necessarily the issue, the sun was coming down right through the window and reflecting off the doors of the mall, which was annoyingly bright. \n\nOur server was Adrianna, and she was very nice. She was attentive, and just an all around decent server. The food was delicious, and the service was great. Aside from being seated in a weird area next to a loud table, I give it 4 stars, and would likely eat there again.", "I tend to want to go to Bertucci's specifically for their dinner rolls. They are awesome. I usually stay away from their pizza as for some reason my stomach doesn't agree with it. I almost always order the steak and chicken combo which can't be beat for the price.", "This was good, but it wasn't the best chain Italian I've had. The salad was mediocre without much in the ways of mixed greens and they only had the sides were were a little strange. It was not a bad meal, don't get me wrong. It was good. Just not the best.", "I enjoyed the Bertucci's in Springfield. But this one was different. To be fair, I ordered something different in this one--a pizza special, and it was very weird. Not bad, but a very weird combination of flavors, like maybe the person preparing the food got the new recipe wrong. The service was also weird--our server was so chatty he actually sat down with us. I thought this was strange, and it made me uncomfortable.", "Bertucci's is our favorite restaurant! The service has gotten SO much better over the past few months and the food is always great! If you have not been there in a while then recommend you go soon!" ]

[ 1, 5, 4, 2, 1, 4, 4, 3, 2, 5 ]

[ "It's Steak n' Shake with a smaller menu but they didn't give me food poisoning twice like Steak n' Shake did so that alone is worth 4 stars", "So we decided to try this new to the area place out. The menu is small, which is fine, but the workers seem to have NO idea what they are doing! We ordered, had one car in front of us, then when we got to the window we sat there for 12 minutes watching the 6-8 workers stand around and snack on food from the line and chit chatting while doing nothing but cursing and laughing at each other with the window wide open. Great first impression there. We got our drinks first, then they handed out our \"dirt and worms\" concrete...I had to question what it was because it was a vanilla shake with a few tiny cookie \"dirt\" pieces and no worms. They had NO idea and seemed confused and then one said \"oh, they forgot the worms\" and then proceeded to throw on a whole two and a half gummy worms on top of the whipped cream. Then they had to ask what we ordered, yes after we'd been sitting there at the window for 9 minutes! The workers at the window were very friendly, but completely clueless about anything. They finally handed us our order and they had bagged our order with another order...lol. I had to explain that I didn't need any dipping sauce for our non existent chicken tenders(that we did not order)Wow!! Get it together people. A 12 minute ticket time for two burgers (no special requests-got burgers as is)and a small fry is not good. They apparently need a lot more training there...management included. \nThe food was decent. Neither of us are shoestring fry fans, but the burgers were pretty good. We had the California style double burgers. The chocolate shake was good, but we can go to Dairy Queen and get a good chocolate shake there too. We may try them again, but they need to seriously train their workers and get their stuff together before we do.", "Nothing special to say about the Freddy's Frozen Custard. Stopped in on a Friday afternoon specifically to try the frozen custard. I had heard people say how good it was and since I consider myself somewhat of a custard connoisseur I had to give it a try. I ordered a small Reese's PB concrete. Let's just say 80% of it was plain vanilla custard. Not mixed well and definitely very cheap on the peanut butter cups put into it. Not happy. I wouldn't be that disappointed if the custard was at least sweet and creamy, but that wasn't the case. It was very, very thick and almost had zero taste. We may come back to try the food here, but I will not be having any more custard. I did notice they had a sign that said military receives a 15% discount on Mondays, so I guess we will be back on a Monday.", "Unfortunately another poorly managed restaurant in the Shiloh area. Tonight the vanilla custard machine was broken and only had one register open because the manager failed to ensure they had enough change to support three cash registers that are suppose to be open. I grew up around the Wichita Kansas restaurant and NEVER once ran into these problems. POOR management.", "Our first experience here was good, which led us to go back and try it again much to our disappointment. This is a cross between a Steak-n-Shake and a Culver's. Our first visit we dined in during the grand opening week and the food was excellent. Steakburgers were hot, fresh, juicy, and delicious; and their cheese fries were very good with crispy seasoned fries and gooey cheese suace. We decided to have it again the following week since we liked it so much, but this time we went through the drive-thru which may have been the mistake. The girl taking the orders was confused and you could here her asking for help with the register. So after finally getting the order placed and waiting in the drive-thru line for what seemed like forever our order is repeated to us by the cashier upon payment and our bag of food is delivered. To our disappointment the steakburgers with cheese that we ordered (and paid extra for the cheese) was missing the cheese on both burgers and both burgers were cold and chewy. I specifically ordered mine plain (meat, cheese, bun only) and much to my dismay it appeared that condiments had been added but then wiped off after the fact. And the cheese fries were soggy with cold and congealed cheese. Could be the difference between dine-in and drive-thru as far as the quality and temperature of the food, as well as getting what you actually ordered. Maybe third time will be a charm, but it won't be the first choice for a quick bite to eat.", "**Can't go wrong with the ice cream*** Food can be hit or miss***\n\nI feel like Freddie's is what steak n shake aspired to be before they just gave up. \n\n* Fairly pricey for a combo meal plus a concrete.\n* The chocolate brownie concrete is amazing.\n* Shoe string fries.\n* Drive thru can be somewhat slow, but thankfully they don't send you forward to wait by the door for fifteen minutes. (I'm looking at you Hardee's)\n*Get the Freddie's sauce and put it on everything.\n*The hot dogs are tasty and use Vienna beef ( my favorite brand) on a toasted hot dog bun. Caution: my dog, although tasty, was very sloppily assembled. Very characteristic of an area which doesn't appear to have the appreciation of the hot dog like our Chicago neighbors to the north. It's a new location so hopefully this improves with experience and time \n*Again, Always get the ice cream. It's made of custard but not the overbearing syrupy custard. \n*Servers have been nothing but friendly on my three visits. \n*", "We ordered Freddy's again and while I was on the fence about this place since the last subpar experience here, I have now completely fallen off said fence. It's bad enough that they can't get a drive-thru order correct, but receiving a burger with a moldy bun has sealed Freddy's fate and I will not be returning anytime soon. The buns are toasted on the grill, so how they could miss obvious green spots on a bun is beyond me.", "We finally tried yesterday. It kinda reminds me of a pricey brand new Steak & shake. But Everything was bland and expensive! It was $23for 2 meals & hot fudge sudae. We wanted to try everything on the menu to give it a fair taste So we had burger, fries, chili dog and sundae. The burger was flattened like steaknshake but it was so thin it had holes in it and dry around edges. The hot dog was covered in chili but the chili was very bland just tasted like meat in gravy sauce. The ice cream was funniest of all because my husband got to it first and said it tastes like the ice cream at a chinese buffet! So I tried and sure enough if it tastes like the self serve vanilla ice cream a local chinese buffet. So in conclusion its a cute clean restaurant from outside(we used drive-thru) but too pricey for such ho-hum food.", "We just ate here. We are from the Chicago area. We had a double burger which was good and warm. The single was crumbly and overdone. Fries were salty and the hotdog was cold. Relish on the hotdog does not have a good flavor and is nothing like you would get in Chicago. Hotdog has good snap and flavor.", "I work with my Dad and we usually have lunch together to get out of the office a couple of times a week. Today we heard that Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers had opened recently in Shiloh, IL so we gave it a try. I have seen this out in St. Peter's before but never tried it. I don't think there are any in St. Louis City or County. It's your basic order at the counter, then they call your number, and then you pick it up burger and custard joint. I ordered the #1 Freddy's Original Double Burger with a small order of French Fries. My father ordered The #1 Freddy's Original Double Burger and a side of Chili Cheese Fries. We both loved the burgers. They are like Steak 'N Shake or Culver's only better! They flatten them on a flattop and they have the nice crispy edges. The burgers seemed more generous that the two aforementioned restaurants. The fries are skinny shoestring fries and mine were well cooked. The chili cheese fries should be outlawed they were so good. The portion was huge! We should have just shared them but we didn't know. I was able to eat about ¾ of my burger and barely dent the fries. My father ate his whole burger and maybe ¼ of the chili cheese fries. This won't be a weekly stop because neither of us want to have a heart attack and die from weekly burgers and fries but I'm sure we will be back here because we both loved it. Maybe next time we'll save room for custard!" ]

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[ "I have gone to a few times during my lunch hour with one of my co-workers. Both times, we ate outdoors because the weather was just wonderful. I took a peak inside and saw some pretty trendy looking decor...\n\nTo be honest, it's been a while since we've eaten there, but the fact is... the food and service is just great!!! Everything from the drinks we ordered to our dessert... all top notch... CORK is one of my favorite local places to go... Great food and great times.", "Cork is around the corner from my house yet I've only been a handful of times. Not sure why, because the food is good and they have excellent happy hour specials. Take Monday nights for example. Half-priced bottles of wine until 7 p.m. HALF PRICE! You can't get two glasses for less than that and now you are getting, what, four? Mama like. My friend and I were in the mood for white and couldn't decide, so the Martin Codax Albarino was recommended. I had never tried this type of wine before, but it ended up being one of the best I've ever tasted. I love discoveries! \n\nFor dinner we had a huge Mediterranean plate which was also half-priced, as well as a grilled shrimp, pesto, fontinella and arugula \"mini pizza\" that was actually big enough to leave us with leftovers.\n\nWhat a great, not-overly-expensive way to start off the week! I can't wait to go back!", "Thanks to a fun couple we're friends with, my husband and I went to the Cork for initially, a drink. We ended up hanging out there for quite some time and ordered food from the bar. The atmosphere is really nice, the lighting is great, great aesthetic right as your enter. The drink menu is fantastic, they have a variety of different beers on tap, including seasonal brews, eclectics and your regular Budweiser. Their mixed drinks are great as well, the Jerztea is really spot on delicious. We did have some food as well, the fish & chips. The side condiment for the fish was outstanding. Pleasant staff and guests.", "I was back at Cork for a low-key night on Thanksgiving eve. The bar was pretty crowded for a restaurant-- not sure if it was because of the \"biggest bar night of the year\" thing or because Wednesday is 80s night. They were playing 80s tunes and had about ten 80s-inspired cocktails for $5.50 (similar to the ones featured at Alfa). We were seated at a booth near the bar, but you had to be at the bar to get the specials. We weren't looking to have any fruity drinks so it wasn't a big deal. \n\nOur server, Marissa, had waited on me once before so I knew she was good. She was friendly and always around when we needed a new round of drinks. \n\nSpeaking of the drinks, Cork has one of the best beer menus I have seen on this side of the bridge. Golden Monkey, a winter version of La Chouffe and two varieties of Chimay stood out amongst many others. Yeah, they are a little pricey, but you can also get your buzz on after only one or two (or at least, I can)! \n\nThe Mediterranean plate was tasty as usual, as was the tomato pizza. Curiously, there was no tomato sauce on the pizza, just a pesto and olive oil base. Probably not very diet-friendly but considering the smorgasbord of Thanksgiving food the following day, I don't think it really mattered.", "Great place for a low key night. My wife and I have been to Cork a few times, we always manage to eat at the bar. The bar menu and atmosphere give no indication of how great the food is. \n\n The chicken quesadillas are ridiculously good, inside is caramelized onions, roasted red peppers and they are topped with a jalapeno lime creme fraiche. The lightly coated, salt & pepper, Calamari comes with a sweet, lemon-grass green tea dipping sauce that at first seems overly sweet but soon is just plain addictive. Both appetizers are large and plentiful to share.\n\nI highly recommend going out of your way for this South Jersey gem.", "We finally made it out to Cork last night after driving by the place for the past couple of years. \nNice decor. A city-like feel to this NJ hidden treasure. \nGreat service. \nSolid menu. \nGood wine and beer list. \nMondays - 1/2 price wine bottle day. You can score wine almost at cost. \nFood was good, for the exception of the Bison Meatloaf, that was done well, but just didn't agree with our taste pallet. \n\nWill go back there in a heart beat!", "we went here with friends for drinks and desserts. we were drawn there by the extensive beer, wine, and cocktail list. for dessert, i had jalapeno honey creme brulee. it was fantastic and had just the right amount of kick. our friends had some brownie a la mode thing, and they wouldn't stop \"mm\"-ing. after a few more cocktails, my friend decided she needed something salty, so we ordered the calamari. we got a roasted pepper aoli on the side. it came with lemon drawn butter, but drawn butter grosses me out. the aoli was really tasty. i would love to go back here and actually have a meal.\n\nthe only kind of weird thing is the set-up between the bar and booths. there is a high-top counter along side the booths. some d-bag kept hanging his pudgy hand over the counter, nearly slapping my friend in the face. i told her that if she bit his hand he probably would have gotten the hint and moved. other than that, it was a fun night.", "Been to it many times. Actually met the chef at Philadelphia flower show in 2009. \nI like the setting. Live jazz music on Sat? nights was good. Sunday pizza and beer. The pizza a little too oily but otherwise good. The duck appetizer is really nice.", "Although I like Cork, I can't rave about it. Let's talk. And before you read my review and flame me - understand that my friends and I were at this bar two or three times a week for three years when they first opened. This is not a drive by review by any means.\n\nThe bar is WAYYYY too small, and all the owner's talk about expanding it over the years has come to naught. I understand that this is a restaurant and not a bar, but when your clientelle are obviously packing three deep every single night, perhaps you could convert that small dining room into a second bar/lounge area. Ignoring the problem will not make it go away, it will just make your customers seek other venues. \n\nThe owner of this place is flat out one of the most penny pinching, inconsiderate jerks I've ever met. He also owns Philly Fish and Company, which he's trying to reboot into some BarBieQ - mexican tequilery. Lotsa luck. It still won't fly if you're an ass to your customers.\n\nOk - on to the food. The bar pizzas and appetizers are delish, and Sae's scallops are frankly the standard I use to compare other's to. Seriously, if you want to taste a perfect scallop, pop in one night, make sure Sae is on, and request any scallop dish, you will not be unhappy.\n\nThe Jazz dudes are cool, but it's like listening to an iPod with 15 songs. After a few weeks you've heard the lineup and, other than a (very) occaisional new entry, it's the same old stuff. Perhaps rotating the groups would keep it more lively.\n\nCindy the bartender is the standout as far as staff here (short of Sae, who is the chef and doesn't count to me as 'staff'), and always has a smile for you. I've sat at her bar enjoyng the large beer selection many nights. One evening I ended up sharing a Corsendonk with the owner of Monks cafe and beer geeking out, which was lots of fun!\n\nSo in short, the food is good, sometimes great! Cindy is great at the (small) bar, and the Jazz music is pleasant (the first five times). Avoid the owner (don't worry, he'll likely avoid you) and you should have a great time! As they say, a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there!", "Cork has a calm, grounded atmosphere. Grounded she says? Yeah, the tables are bolted to the floor and mounted on sleek, nifty I-beams! Clever and sophisticated, kudos.\n\nAs for the menu, Cork has more drink options to offer than food. (I don't recommend the Rose Kennedy drink, but rum'n'coke comes strong) What food Cork does have is good, don't get me wrong, but it isn't mind blowing. The crab cake appetizer was delicious with a spiced mustard sauce strategically painted around the plate. And my chicken waterzooi was all right. Although I've never had it, I suspect the dish was not exactly what the Belg in Ghent had in mind when they created it. As a stew, it was rather thin, subtle on flavor, and maybe wanting for more herbs. All in all, it was light and edible.\n\nMid-main course, my brother and I swapped and I realized the waterzooi couldn't even contend with the seafood pot pie. This dish was conceptually glorious and tasty in execution. What I thought was a piece o carrot turned out to be a yummy mouthful of shrimp... Mmm. Not too buttery, not light, crispy crust, oh very good. From some end of the table I heard high praise for the steak/beef dish. \n\nMost of us found ourselves with leftovers, many too full for dessert. Coming in two cars has its advantages though, so those of us with two stomachs (you know, the one for food and the one for Dessert) stayed. And that was surely worth it. I had the chocolate de creme with bagette, which I can only think to describe as chocolate condensation. It was warm, delicious, light but not so light as air, and though liquid somehow more mystifying. Oh, it was rather perfect. Please, sir, may I have s'more?" ]

[ 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1, 3 ]

[ "Not too bad, I went here with one of my friends. The food was not too bad considering it was in Reno and at Circus Circus. The prices were okay a little overpriced for Mexican food, but maybe I am spoiled beacuse I live in San Jose. Anyways I ordered the Naches while my friend order the carne asada. Anyways the margarita was good and the flan was good as well. unfortunately my chocolate cake was very die and not moist, but what can you expect for free right :) Anyways the service was great and I would go back again if I was okay mexican food.", "The waiter was very friendly and that is the best things about this restaurant. The tortilla chips were heavily salted, the red salsa tasted sweet and the green salsa was fair. Our food arrived cold and did not taste very good. The waiter brought us two new plates and insisted they were hot, but they were not. My beans were tepid and the shredded cheese not even melted. The rice was room temperature and bland. The masa on my tamale was very dense and cold and teh shredded beef taco was okay,but not very tasty. The waiter brought us a complimentatry dessert that was very good along with a check for two 2 item combo plates and iced tea for $32,00. That evening I suffered a bad stomach ache for three hours.", "Came here when it was BBQ. Now that it is Mexican it is much better. They still have our fav server (Jim). They changed the decor and it looks good. Food tastes fresh and there's a lot of it for the price.", "2 stars for food. 3 stars for our server. 3 stars for ambience within a casino. \n\nChips were good and salsas were pretty okay. Portions were outrageous and we all left enough food to have served another family. Items ordered were: ground beef taco salad - shell was horrible but everything inside was good. Lunch special shredded beef burrito - tasted \"fine\" but the chicken tortilla soup that it came with was really good. Carne asada salad - was so big I barely skimmed the surface. The meat was unseasoned and tasteless on its own but the salsa covered the otherwise tender steak. All in all, I guessss I'd go back if I didn't want to leave Circus Circus. (...but I wouldn't choose to go there on purpose.)", "This place is maybe 1 step up from Taco Bell.\nWe had a buy one get on 1/2 off coupon so thought we would try this place.\nWaited a while for the server then he bought over chips and dip it was just OK.\nWhen our order came I was surprised on my plate was about 2 tablespoons of rice and about the same for the beans the enchlida I ordered was carne asada but it was hard to find the beef.\nWe didnt see the server until we were almost done with our food and then he only came over to give us the bill.\nI won't eat there again.", "My wife and I went to Dos Geckos for dinner before going to a show. We got there 1.5 hours before the show. The service was slow and the food was so so. It took so long to get the soup I ordered it was barely warm. The food also arrived warm not hot. My wife ordered desert which we never got. Everything took so long we ran short of time and had to cancel the dessert to make our show. With all the other options for food between Circus Circus the Silver Legacy and the El Dorado, I'll try something else next time rather than sit and wait at Dos Geckos.", "I do not recommend this place at all. The food was cold when we received the dinner plate. We received a new replacement plate and it was \"still\" cold. I truly cannot recommend this place. Go to Cafe Sedona or another place... Please.", "We ate there once. The chips were greasy and the enchiladas were terrible. My stomach was upset for a full 24 hours Don't eat at this place", "NOOO! WHY? WHY DID YOU HAVE TO GET RID OF THE OLD BBQ GECKOS? \n\nI guess this restaurant changes during different seasons. I came here for the delicious ribs and pulled pork sandwich to find that it is now a Mexican restaurant. I was hungry so I decided to give it a try regardless. I ordered a burrito and enchilada. Both were kind of bland and didn't taste authentic. However the chips and salsa they give you is delicious. They give you two different types of salsa with freshly fried chips. \n\nOverall, the service was excellent. Our waiter was really nice and friendly but the food isn't that great. I really wish they would bring back the BBQ in the future.", "My boyfriend and I dined here this past Saturday night after catching a show at the El Dorado. Maybe it's just me, but finding a decent restaurant in these casinos is tough business. As a last resort, we would've hit up Cafe Sedona, but being that place is not a favorite of mine (maybe this is for another review), we opted to try Dos Geckos.\n\nWe had to wait about 30 minutes or so for a table, which was fine since there was room to sit at the bar. We sat there until our name was called and we were then seated. They closed at 10:00, and we got seated around 9:30 or so. Service was mediocre, more on the slow side than I like, but whatever. \n\nThe chips and salsa were good, the drinks were moderately priced along with the food. The quality of the food wasn't too bad, I'd definitely go back. We each ordered their green chili soup and it was kind of on the bland side. Our entrees were pretty good though... as I mentioned, for us, finding a decent food joint in the casinos isn't an easy task, so we were glad to have dined here." ]

[ 3, 1, 5, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1, 3, 3 ]

[ "Attention this place was for a very short period Tao Asian Fusion. Still same owner, still excellent cuisine. \n\nOk folks get ready for this.....I am declaring Beijing House as the BEST restaurant in central Florida. I have been excited for this grand reopening and if you like Hong Kong House you will LOVE Beijing house! Hong Kong house is famous for authentic southern Cantonese style China dishes and Beijing House will be famous for Northern Beijing style Chinese cuisine at its finest. Live life on the edge and try a dish featuring citron, it a great spice you will enjoy and remember for a long time. My beautiful wife and I were recommended the beef burrito as an appetizer and were in our heads thinking \"Mexican\" but wow were we wrong. A flour shell with a wok prepared tender beef with scallions and a sweet/salty sauce with delicate hints of anise and licorice. A delicious surprise and it is huge. Next dish was another shell delivered dish, pork with a sweet bean sauce. It too rested on a bed of scallions and you just can't get enough in your flour shell or in your face. Now the next meal was served in a mini wok and over a flame and it left me speechless with all of the layered flavors and textures. A griddle cooked rabbit(cony) and shrimp with potatoes, peppers, cilantro, and a special citron sauce. You take a bite, tilt your head back, chew slowly and enjoy. It's a dining experience like no other. The dining room has a relaxing aura and very nicely decorated but not over done. Romantic lighting, not a crowded feel at all. The staff is very friendly and able to advise you on just the right thing for you to enjoy. Portions will have you asking for a to go container. I can guarantee you two things 1. You won't find the food served here as well as it is prepared and as unique anywhere in the Bay Area 2. You'll be surprised on the value price for the taste and quantity of food you will get here at Beijing House. Please give this place a try I promise you will be amazed.", "This little hole-in-the-wall restaurant did not disappoint. Nice and quiet dining with wonderful staff. Probably the best Chinese food I've had in the Tampa area.", "The food was really delicious! Even at 9pm when we went for dinner they made everything we wanted to order. Only thing they didn't have was lemonade and they didn't have many other beverage options. Service was good.", "The food is really good sometime but could be awful the other time. We kept doubting they changed chef but they told us no. They cut down the menu in the recent few months. Even a couple of our favorite dishes are gone. They only introduced a few new overpriced dishes, like the Chongqing grilled fish which is $35 and not large portion. So note this is not one of the cheap Chinese restaurants even though it doesn't look fancy. You can easily spent $80 here for two. But hey this is Tampa so we don't have a lot options for relatively good Chinese food. \n\nAlso, do not order 麻辣烫，it's like almost $20 and totally not worth the price. We only had a little and did not want to take the rest to go.", "Best Chinese food in Tampa hands down. This place was previously known as Tao Asian Fusion. I come with my boyfriend pretty often and we always order their griddle cooked fish and mapo tofu. There's plenty of flavor and it is Szechuan so expect the food to be pretty spicy! I've brought many friends here and every single person I've ever brought has loved it so far!", "Stopped in for their lunch special and I must say the shrimp in garlic sauce was really good! Even though the menu doesn't say, this is a spicy meal luckily I love spicy food. Unlike most lunch takeouts, the portion of the meal was a lot smaller than I'm used to getting for the price. \nThe service was very good and the cashier was nice! The restaurant is super clean which I love. The only issue me and my party ran into was the cashier wasn't able to give us proper change as we all wanted to pay for our meals with literal money and not a debit/credit card. Their lunch menu drink options are also very limited in which three soda options are provided which I think could be tweaked. All in all, good visit and I'll definitely return!", "Impressive authentic Chinese. We had the Ma Po Tofu and Dong Po Pork, both excellent. This was by far the most traditional Ma Po Tofu I've found in Tampa; using lots of both the spicy and numbing peppers for the full Szechuan effect!", "Environment is good but food is not as good as price. Meat taste not fresh. And price is so high.", "This is now my favorite chinese restaurant in Tampa. It is truly authentic Bejing style food. The green beans with minced port dish is one of my favorites--the spice is perfect and they don't scrmp on the fresh garlic. The spicy whole fish dish is also a standout. You get that classic peppercorn numb. Mild warning: this is not a dish for chopsticks unless you grew up with them, but it's addictive as hell. Great place. Check it out.", "Yelping 1900. Authentic Cultural Food No. 47. Center East Chinese Cuisine\n\nThis restaurant use to call Tao Asian Fusion. Recently has changed their name. The menu is also changed. This restaurant basically has Shandong and Peking cuisine. Very close to Szechuan cuisine. This area of China eat slightly different from other side of country. Since it is at the capital, the cuisine includes many area of China due to dynasty dining. \n\nI like many items in the menu and the special of the day. It has an attractive menu. We got the sautéed pig kidney. The chef is skillful not to let the ingredients over cook. It is nice to see to serve this dish right. Our next dish is the beef noodle with pickle veggies. The beef is marinated and braised for some time. \n\nWe also got the fish with black bean sauce. This black bean sauce with chili is a nice combination. The fish is fried with whole fish no head. So you need to skill eater to order this dish. Our last entree is the Dong Po Pork. I love this dish when they prepared correctly. This is Pork belly with skin and braised in sweet sauce. It need to be braised over time to soften the tough skin and meat. Which they have done that. I would recommend this dish if you come to visit. \n\nWe order the beef pie from the special menu. It is special street food category. If they carry this dish. Order the pork pie. Overall experience is excellent. Enjoy the good cooking. We have been back twice." ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 3, 5, 5 ]

[ "This Krispy Kreme turns on their fresh light very often, which any doughtnut eater knows means that the place is good. Whenever I am hungry for doughnuts I can usually count on this place to have some fresh and hot ones.", "I love Krispy Kreme glazed donuts when the HOT sign is on! Its so good!!!! MmmmmMMm.. Its so good that when you bite into it, its extra soft and almost melts in your mouth. Not nearly as fond as the other flavors - go for the normal glazed versions.", "Okay people, I like your reviews and after stopping here myself I have to add WOW....AWEOSME DONUTS!!! But I will go one step further and say that what really made the trip worthwile was the fact that when I mentioned how fresh they were the counter lady showed off the window where I could watch them make the donuts. WOW, what an operation. I could not stop watching the assembly line and the glaze pouring over the fresh glazed donuts!!! I took a picture or two and will add them. Bring your kids here......they will thank you and get all bugged eyed like I did !!!!!!!", "Krispy Kreme is the McDonald's of Doughnuts. You want cheap, same, and consistent, here it is. They have the common courtesy of telling you when it's good and hot, you can get your pack of same-y doughnuts, and repeat ad nauseum. \n\nThe handful of times I've been in this Krispy Kreme, I've found the place to be a bit drab and dull, as if time as worn the place down to a grey spot. I've had a bit of variety with the service, as well. I had a very friendly man happily give me my doughnuts with a smile sweeter than the smell in the store, and I've also had two women that seemed to feel I was an inconvenient obstacle to the money in my wallet. I think it all depends on the time of day you arrive; the earlier, the better. However, this statement brings me to my point. If you want a good doughnut early in the morning, Nicola's Donuts is a mere three minutes drive away and their doughnuts are incomparable to Krispy Kreme.\n\nSo, if you need a cheap fix on donuts, go ahead and get one here. But if you want a true, good doughnut, go the extra mile (literally) and go to Nicola's down the road. You'll thank me later.", "I got the Jolly Rancher slushie and a doughnut from this place and it was great!!!! That slushie will make you slap somebody it is so good!!! I have had both flavors, the green apple and the watermelon. I prefer the green apple, however the watermelon is jumpin' too! It keeps me coming back time after time. The doughnuts were great too, they are fresh and it's almost as if they melt in your mouth... but that could be a problem if you are trying to shed a pound or two. :)", "Two words Fried Dough! There is a doughnut and then there is a Krispy Kreme. To me there is no comparison so don't event try. I know some people will call them an ugly chain but to be honest when you see that hot doughnuts sign light up then you know that your belly is about to join a happy place.", "WHO can say anything bad about a Krispy Kreme Doughnut??? Hot, melt-in-you-mouth goodness is what these sugary little gems are. They place is older but well kept you can see the doughnuts on the conveyor behind the counter and when a batch is hot the lights (literally) come on out front \"Fresh, Hot doughnuts. They have all the basics covered like; chocolate covered, chocolate covered w/ sprinkles cream filled, blueberry, sour cream and chocolate cake and the specials through out the year. Can I have a dozen assorted pls....... I have to say try the place out I am willing to bet you will be back for more........ OH dont forget to grab cold milk!", "Seriously!!!\n\nWho doesn't like Krispy Kreme?\n\nI Love them!", "HOT NOW!!!!!\n\nThere I was, innocently minding my own business, early on the morning after Christmas... I had just dropped off my SUV to have the front seats re-upholstered at some un-Godly hour of the morning. I looked across the street and suddenly spotted the \"HOT NOW\" sign, lit up like an airport beacon, calling to me... \"You want Krispy Kreme Donuts, You want them Hot, You want them Now....\"\n\nSo I staggered over to the temple of fried, glazed goodness and pressed my nose against the window as I watched row after row of original Krispy Kreme donuts, flip over in the oil, and then pass under the shower of sugary glazed topping. I couldn't help myself...\n\nQuick to the counter, I hopped up on a stool. The understanding server brought over two hot donuts on a plate, and followed that with a mug of hot water for some tea. She moved away quickly as I reached for that first donut, and watched with a smile. I raised the delicious pastry to my mouth and took the first bite... my eyes rolled back into my head, and I'm sure that I sighed happily. Life is good!", "Yummy for my tummy... When I was a youth, my parents would take me to this location. As an adult, I visited this location and the experience was pleasant. The famous \"Now Hot Doughnut\" light was illuminated and we had to stop." ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 2, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5 ]

[ "Good food, decent price for an upscale dog. Fries are old school like you got during lunch in 5th grade - I enjoyed them. Pretzel bun was the real jewel here - made all the difference with the brat I had. They could use to have a kid menu option. We will go again. Based on the look of the cheese and bacon fries - they'll be on my order next time. Be patient with the staff - super friendly but still working out their rhythm.", "I visited this place for the first time and it was about an hour from closing time. The two staff members were very nice and helped us decide which entree to order. The food itself was nothing to come back for but it was the end of the night so I will have to try it during the day and get back to you all! :)", "Outstanding!! Never thought I would enjoy a Hot Dog joint, but they pulled it off!! The pretzel bun is awesome, so far I have tried 4 different dogs, I plan on working through the menu. Some of the staff is a little green, the others are outstanding with knowledge, and recommendations!", "FANTASTIC corn dog! I enjoy a good hot dog place and after a few years going to the location in Greenwood, imagine my delight that there is one near my home! I have been to this location a few times now, even got my husband interested in it and he \"isn't into hot dog shops\" and he greatly enjoyed the menu and that he could fill up on their offerings. \n\nAnd like mentioned above, I do enjoy their corn dog. Although the only thing I wish they did have was the fresh chips like the Greenwood one offers (assuming they still do). But everything is good and they are a part of the Spot On rewards program, which I am happily finding all over the city now. \n\nI highly recommend this place anytime.", "Great tasting Italian beefs & hot dogs (better than some of the places I've been in Chicago!). Staff is young & kind of new at this, but always friendly & attentive. Two thumbs up!!", "Passed this on he way to and from the job yesterday. I was planning to go for lunch but we worked through to get the job done. Today I was heading back to the hotel since we finished early and had time to stop for lunch.\n\nNice clean interior. The young guy behind the counter was super friendly and asked if I'd been there before. When I said no he proceeded to explain the offerings on the menu (tons of choices) and what was popular. I wanted to try lots of things but wasn't too hungry, so I just got the smaller of the two dogs they offer on a plain bun with relish and tomatoes and a side of potato salad.\n\nGood dog and salad. Wish I was hungrier or was going to be around tomorrow, but the job is done and I'm going home.\n\nNice place with great service.", "I have been to this place twice now. Having have lived in Chicago for about 7 years, I miss eating Chicago dogs and Italian beef sandwiches. I have had both of them here now and I love their food. The Italian beef can be either dry, wet, or the way I like it is dipped. I am glad this place opened up so close to my home.", "Over priced, over cooked corn dog. I really wanted to like this place.", "Sometimes I need to eat delicious food and then be alone for a little bit. I sat myself down for a DJ's New York dog (sauerkraut with spicy mustard) on a poppy seed bun and fries. I'm full. My breath is assuredly terrible and I've probably got some poppy seeds in my smile but one thing I'm not is disappointed with DJ's in Avon. They have a pretty wide variety of hot dogs and corn dogs with your standard side items. The food tasted fresh and the staff was friendly. The store was clean and well decorated for a hot dog shop. The prep area looked sanitary. I didn't use the restrooms but would assume they're tidy like the rest of the place. This is a nice option in an area heavily saturated with sit-down chain restaurants. I'll go back and try he Chicago dog next time.", "Sometimes I need to eat delicious food and then be alone for a little bit. I sat myself down for a DJ's New York dog (sauerkraut with spicy mustard) on a poppy seed bun and fries. I'm full. My breath is assuredly terrible and I've probably got some poppy seeds in my smile but one thing I'm not is disappointed with DJ's in Avon. They have a pretty wide variety of hot dogs and corn dogs with your standard side items. The food tasted fresh and the staff was friendly. The store was clean and well decorated for a hot dog shop. The prep area looked sanitary. I didn't use the restrooms but would assume they're tidy like the rest of the place. This is a nice option in an area heavily saturated with sit-down chain restaurants. I'll go back and try he Chicago dog next time." ]

[ 4, 3, 5, 5, 5, 4, 4, 1, 5, 4 ]

[ "I have enjoyed this chain since I moved here. The locations are well spread out so that no matter where you live in the city you can jet our and have some good food at a decent price in a bright cheery atmosphere.\n\nThe crust on the pizza's are always well done with fresh ingredients. The smokin chicken and parthenon are great specialty pizza's and the make your own offers a variety of cheeses and roasted garlic... that's right... I said roasted garlic.\n\nThe pesto tortellini is a standby love of mine as is the uptowner sandwhich and the shrimp grits makes me dance a bit. \n\nThe calzone's are top notch. And the apps are easy to eat and full of flavor.\n\nIt's always dependable wether you go in or take out. The wait staff is usally decently efficient and nice while the decor is cheery. Though the blue bubble wall in this particular one gets to me a little. The one on magazine and state does have those awesome outside chairs on the sidewalk. \n\nOverall it's totally enjoyable with good food. Go.. you'll see.", "I'd love to know who does the marketing for Reginelli's; it's so cute and eye catching. Their menus are printed on pizza boxes. \n\nFor lunch I like their cold trio, it's on the appetizer menu. It's a caprese salad, steamed asparagus wrapped in prosciutto and hummus with Greek olives, feta and sun-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers. It comes with a side of pita. It's really lite and delicious and is one of their healthier options.", "I have been seeing this place all over town and finally stopped to try. \n\nThey have a VERY large menu for a \"pizza\" joint that ranges from hummus to salads to panninis! \n\nAll of the food was reasonably priced, large portions, and very fresh tasting. The service was great and they had a few tables outside that were great for sitting in the sun.", "We eat here all the time!! Dine in and delivery. Never had a single problem with food or service. Very accommodating to vegetarians/vegans.", "Small chicken pesto pizza was enough for us 3 girls - 2 slices each. Delicious. Slow food waiting time, but it could've been because i was so hungry.", "The crowd here at the lakeview location is a bit different from uptown, so if you don't mind a bunch of kids and their sometimes annoying antics, this place isn't bad. The food is solid and $2 full-size pitchers of abita on Monday and Tuesday and a great staff doesn't hurt either.", "This is my favorite place to get pizza and salad delivered to my home. We usually get the Chicken salad which has Gorgonzola and green apples, totally YUM!! The Tony's Play pizza with assorted pork and capers is a favorite too.\n\nLast week we actually went in for lunch because I had a groupon which was 'dine in only'. This place is SO cute!! I love the decor and the design, very well done. Our server was very sweet and attentive. The bathrooms were nice and clean.\n\nNow that I know about the pitcher deals on Monday and Tuesday I will have to work that into a date night somehow!", "This was my Italian joint when lived there (in Lakeview) for deliveries and also to have a quick bite. Everything is pretty awesome here but the item that I miss the most is their Baked Brie with apples... simply comforting. \n\nThey were also a lifesaver when I vegetarian friend visited. Can't really find a lot of vegetarian places in Nola. \n\nTheir caprese salad is also superb. Miss this place.", "Reginelli's won best pizza on Fox News or some news group like that so I decided to use my gift card on a pie. Honestly, I have no idea why the pizza won any award especially a national one. The toppings are average, and the crust was dry. I prefer the pizza that my husband makes.", "The Harrison Ave restaurant is amazing! This is a place that if you arrive depressed, you leave happy! The 1950s decor and colorful, padded walls can't help but make you smile. Combine this with a great, cheerful and professional staff and you will have an amazing night out. Lastly, the pizza is really, really great! If there is a better pizza in town its at Pizza Delicious- but its like when the Saints play the Falcons: Sometimes the Saints win- sometimes its the Falcons. The menu is quite varied and literally everything on it is good. I know because I have tried them! Enjoy!" ]

[ 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 5 ]

[ "I'm a fan of the prime rib, but everything is good. The decor is simple, but not as dark as it used to be. Service is good, but they usually have the AC on high, so it can be a little chilly inside.", "Real nice find in Reno, in a canyon setting just above the Truckee River and meadows. Nice views from the outdoor patio or the large windows of the dining room, especially during sunset. There is a nice and VERY well stocked bar where you can wait or dine. The dining area is a classy, western, heavily wooded, white table-clothed space with lots of sepia photos of Native Nevadans (Washoe). \n\n\nThe food was on par with the price, but nothing was extraordinary. Well executed, very basic fine dining. If you're looking to get fed well, and I mean WELL, then this place will suit the bill. Very meat and potato oriented but the menu caters to most preferences. 4 of us split 2 apps, 1 entree each and a salad that came prior to the main dishes. Salads were basic spring mix with basic traditional dressings.\n\nPolenta with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Herb Goat Cheese $8.75: okay app. Bacon cooked into the polenta then topped with crumbled goat cheese. Good, but not great. The better polentas I've had seem to be richer with the addition of cream or cheeses or both. This one seemed too lean even with the addition of bacon.\n\nCajun Rubbed Seared Duck Breast $14.25: Very good app. Well rubbed and perfectly seared thus being perfectly medium rare. This got a \"wow\" from everyone at the table. *c pics* http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4F1R76dMsFLD-jJw-TZrWg?select=wwN_fUj57m8CnyfNAqB30Q\n\nRib Eye Steak $29.50: Looked very basic, decent size 12 oz (i think). Served with buttery mashed potatoes and veggies.\n\nPrime Rib $27.75: This was the medium cut at 14 oz and it was a nice slab. Came out closer to medium than the requested medium rare but was not sent back, close enough I guess. Tried a small bite, and outside the natural good beef flavor, there really was not much else. No crazy seasoning here, which is good but very basic.\n\nGrilled Swordfish with Tomato Salsa $26: Good, succulent steak o sword. But with the salsa, I believe I may have eaten this same dish once over at Chevy's Fresh Mex, minus the nice plate presentation. Served with rice and fresh veggies, a healthy plate upon which I completely devoured.\n\nBraised Lamb Shank $22.95: A plate straight from the Flintstones, tender lamb flesh bathed in its own brown sauce with the exposed shank bone dangling in mid air. Tried a bite and this was the winner here, very soft in texture and flavor with the perfume of fresh thyme.\n\nToo full to order dessert so we all just sipped and finished our cocktails. Overall a very nice find in a town for the most part gets a bad rap. Come here for dinner and this place shall displace any negative preconceived notions one may have of Reno. Sure it ain't Vegas, but I also can't take a relaxing scenic drive to Vegas in 3 hours or a 3/4 tank of gas. With a little digging around, there are many little pleasant surprises in this true Nevada town, and this steakhouse is one such find. \n\nnote: 3-4 miles outside of downtown, which is a good thing.", "Clean and comfortable. My co-workers and I went here for lunch today and at 11:30.. we arrived right before the small lunch rush. I would advise arriving no later than 11:30 if there is any sort of a time crunch. Right after we were seated.. at least 5 or 6 more parties walked right in.\n\nThe decor is very simple and the menu had the usual lunchtime staples on it. Soups, salads, burgers, & sandwiches. I ordered a chicken club with the shoestring french fries. My sandwich was very tasty, the chicken was perfectly cooked and moist, the bacon was crispy, and the overall flavor was exactly what I was looking for. I had it on a whole wheat bun instead of the ciabatta bread it normally comes on. I find ciabatta to be too tough and chewy.\n\nThe server seemed a little frazzled and overwhelmed.. but she was the only one working in the dining room and there were several parties of 6 or more, including our table. Hopefully another person was on their way to help her!", "My boyfriend and I stumbled across this place a couple years ago. We do like the place but it is pricey. We had crab cakes for appetizers, very good, and steaks for dinner, both nicely cooked. Service very friendly and fast. Recommendation: you need Reservations for dinner. You can just show up, but most likely it will be booked. But sometimes there is a spot in the bar to eat. Break fest not so great for me. Very small portions and small menu as well and still expensive, don't go there if you are super hungry in the morning, not worth it.", "This was one of my favorite places to eat until they changed their menu. The food is still fantastic. I love their crab cakes. I have not been back since the got rid of my favorite menu item, but i would definitely recommend eating here. It is very pricey and worth it if you are looking for a nice night out with friends, family or a romantic date.", "Went in Sunday night for a quick bite with the wife. Had 2 of their fabulous Washoe Peel drinks, wife had a mango mojito. The bar here is really quite good, and the decor is all dark distressed woods and mountain -man style. The fried calamari is excellent (some of the best I've ever had), and my sirloin burger was a typical steakhouse burger (good). Service was very fair. By fair I mean that our server made a couple of mistakes, and our drinks were taken off the bill because of it. To me, that's good service (and fair). This was our 3rd time at Washoe, and it's becoming one of our \"go to\" spots in the neighborhood. Clean and comfortable, especially in the cold winter. One of the best restaurants in Reno, and unique.", "This is always a \"go to\" spot for me to take customers, family or have a nice dinner with my hubby. This is in the old spot for the \"Glory Hole\" for you old Renoites. They have a fantastic patio for summer dining. The steaks are always great, the calamari is great (according to my compadres, I don't eat it) the wine list is nice and the specialty martinis and cocktails are particularly nice. The Prime Rib is always good here. A nice spot for a nice dinner. It is quite comparable to Beaujolois Bistro and 4th Street Bistro. MUCH better than Charlie Palmer's, which I actually found disappointing and of course more expensive.", "3.5 Stars\n\nNot a single complain about the food or the service. My favorites are the rib-eye steak, filet mignon but the gold medal goes to their halibut over panroast sauce. Delish. The decor is old Nevada. I always sit in the bar area where they have a wood burning fireplace. Great place to take a date to.\n\nWhy am I not rating this higher? They are no longer open for lunch. They do not have happy hour specials at the bar. It is a bit overpriced.", "my husband and i ate here once with friends, and it wasn't the best experience....service was a little on the slow side, cocktails were fine, and food was ok..... my husband had mashed potatoes with his entree, and there was a large (4-5 inch) piece of plastic wrap in his potatoes....when we brought this to our server's attention, she was indifferent....we brought it up again, and she offered us a free dessert....no one apologized, a manager never made an appearance, and we got the general feeling that no one cared much at all about a piece of plastic being cooked with/served with the meal.", "Not spectacular. The service was good. The drinks were good. The food was average. Might go back to sit on the outdoor patio/deck area when it opens. But there are plenty of other places that have that too. Won't go back for the food. Better places in town." ]

[ 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 3, 2, 3 ]

[ "Staff was very friendly, food was decent, and the overall experience was good. Prices were decent as well.", "PROS: \n\nThe menus we were given didn't have syrup spilled all over them. They looked to be rather new and unused.\n\nCONS: \n\ntoo many too list..... but let me try a brief list.\n 1. waitress had bad attitude\n 2. lousy service\n 3. awful food\n\nRECOMMENDATION? \n\nNo, never ever! \n\nAvoid this place if you are looking for a \"calorie conscious\" meal! IHOP doesn't know what that is!\n\nThere is a McDonald's not far away.... I'd go there first before ever trying this place again.\n\n\nMY STORY:\n\nIt was Martin Luther Day, Jan 16/12, and since my husband was off from work, we decided to have a treat and enjoy breakfast at the IHOP on 11111 N. Dale Mabry.\n\nThat was our first mistake. We should have known better than to try this place again. \n\nThe last time we visited this place (some months ago), the window washer was climbing all over the back of our booth to clean the windows from the inside, while dripping nasty water everywhere. Needless to say, the dirty water smelled rancid and our appetites vanished rather quickly.\n\nWell, today, we decided to give them one more try. This was their last chance to impress us!\n\nWe were greeted at the door with a rather loud hostess, who was wiping something wet and nasty looking from the floor, with her foot and a rag, right in front of us as we entered the front door.\n\nAnother waitress came by and grabbed two menus and just started walking away. I wasn't sure if we should follow or not because she didn't really say anything. I only assumed that, since she had two menus they must be for us. She plunked them on the last table in the corner and started to leave. Finally, I said to her, \"I guess this is our table?\" To this she retorted some sort of an affirmative response.\n\nWe waited for our waitress to come and when she finally did, we requested a pot of coffee to be brought immediately. We are both coffee-holics and there's nothing better than a nice hot steaming cup of hot java in the morning.\n\nTo our delight, the coffee pot arrived quickly and the waitress poured us each a cup...... a cup of cold coffee...... yuck! Obviously, we were given the leftover pot from some other table that had left about an hour ago. There's nothing worse than cold coffee unless it has some whipped topping or at the very least an interesting flavor in it...... This was just plain old-cold coffee.\n\nWe waited for, what seemed like forever, to beg her for a real pot of HOT coffee. When we finally got her attention, she had a real attitude about getting us another pot of coffee.\n\nThe second pot arrived with two new cups.... but again it was only a few degrees warmer than lukewarm. I hate lukewarm coffee.... that's even worse than cold coffee. With the reaction from the waitress on the first pot of cold coffee, we didn't dare ask for another pot.\n\nImmediately after the waitress had taken our order, someone, who looked like the manager, began a loud discussion in the middle of the dinning room, with the waitresses, as he assigned new sections to them. We stopped our conversation and turned around to see what the commotion was about.\n\nWhen the food order arrived, there wasn't much improvement. \n\nI ordered the 600 calorie spinach and hash brown plate with a small bowl of fruit. My husband ordered the omelet with 2 pancakes. \n\nThe only thing that was half way edible was the omelet and pancakes breakfast. How can you mess up eggs and pancakes?\n\nThe hash brown plate, however, was a different story. It arrived swimming in grease and the spinach looked like it had been deep-fried. It was sooooooo wilted and dripping with an unbelievable amount of grease. The fresh fruit dish was not fresh either. It had not quite turned, but was on the verge of turning bad.\n\nI can't believe that they would serve food like that and not feel guilty about charging full price! I had to use the only napkin I had, to literally soak off the grease from my food and try to make the best of my meal.\n\nI finally told the waitress about how greasy my \"calorie conscious\" dish was and that there was NO WAY that this dish was only 600 calories. She immediately insisted that it was impossible because they only use Pam for this dish. Ya, right..... really??? In that case they must have used one full can on just my plate alone.\n\nFinally, I told the waitress that I was going to Yelp about this bad experience. It was only then that she decided to offer me a new dish..... a little late. I would have rather appreciated some nice hot coffee..... but didn't dare ask.\n\nWe couldn't end this bad experience quick enough. \n\nWe had a really nice cup of hot steaming coffee at McDonald's instead! I can't tell you how wonderful and fresh that coffee was after that nasty experience at IHOP!\n\nMy New Year's promise for 2012 is to never return to this IHOP again - ever.", "Don't even bother...the service is terrible. After I was sat no one acknowledged me for over 15 minutes...will never go back.", "Let's be honest, the main reason people eat at IHOP late at night is because the food is inexpensive and the restaurant is open 24 hours. It's hardly the pinnacle of haute cuisine, and let's not even get started on the issue of cleanliness...\n\nNonetheless it was a great spot to get some yummy wheat pancakes with blueberries, and a pot of hot tea at about 12:30 at night. Plus they didn't even look twice at me even though I was still soaking wet from the rain storms over Busch Gardens tonight. \n\nIHOP does the job......just don't freak out if your elbows stick to the edge of the table because they didn't wipe up the syrup from the last patron.", "The service was great. They are very friendly and we were greeted and smiled at by everyone there. The food was okay... I mean it's iHOP. Kind of messy, pretty crowded, lots of snotty-nosed children. The average breakfast restaurant atmosphere.", "My boyfriend and I used to come here all the time for our IHOP date before we moved to California and always had great customer service. We would always ask for TJ because he was very friendly and did above and beyond at his job. I've never had such great customer service at a restaurant that I could tip someone $20. Other than that the food was always on point and not expensive.", "Very fast service for take out. I called ahead and the food was waiting for me when arrived. My order was made just i requested cause I checked everything. The server made sure we had everything we needed. I must say job well done.", "This is a great IHOP. Quick service and very friendly staff. The server was very patient with my 5 year old and I appreciated that. The food was cooked well. It's just comfort food nothing fancy but great every once in a while.", "The restaurant is very clean and the folks working there are very polite and good at what they do.\n\nOrdered a glass of water and a Garden Omelete (without mushrooms). It came with a side of hash browns. The total was about $8.\n\nEverything arrived at the table within 5 minutes and it was perfectly made.\n\nI highly recommend this location, it's perfect for anyone with a short 30 minute lunch too.\n\nA+++", "It was the monday after Christmas even though the IHOP was full. Our server was excellent fast and funny! I ordered the sampler.. you will leave full. Plus the OJ was great!" ]

[ 3, 1, 1, 3, 3, 5, 4, 4, 4, 4 ]

[ "i always thought the Red Lobster ads on TV made the food look much better than it really was....maybe that's still true in some of their restaurants. But this new one off I-19 South in the Spectrum Center is a keeper. \nThe food arrived in a timely manner and was hot and good. The servers were attentive and courteous. Nice and clean decor and lots of great seafood choices. You get a big basket of buttered biscuits and boy, are they good! I'd recommend the giant coconut shrimp. Yum!\nSave some bucks by having lunch and not dinner. \nAll in all a very nice dining experience. We shall return.", "the Store was new and clean, the biscuits were awesome, and the food was OK. I would not deter anyone from going here if they want seafood. There is nothing too exciting to write about.", "This is the best Red Lobster I've ever visited. I've been here twice. \n\nExcellent and friendly service. Seriously - way better than usual. \n\nRed Lobster Cheddar rolls are always to die for but these are fresher and yummier than usual. They keep them coming too. You don't get that 'dont you think you've had enough look?' \n\nI really like it here. I have had better service here than at the Oro Valley location.", "It's a chain restaurant, what you expect from Red Lobster is exactly what you get. Why Yelp about it? Here's why...you know those Sam Adams commercials with the special glasses they pour their beer into with the bubble shape and lip at the top? They have those glasses and Sam Adams on tap there. Now that's worth Yelping about. Next time you see the commercial and want one of those, you know where to get it. You're welcome.", "Not too long ago, my hubby & I decided to treat ourselves and visit our local Red Lobster for lunch. Since their fresh fish specials are flown in daily, we were already thinking of something along those lines. Coupon in hand, we were immediately seated upon arrival by the smiling people up front. Our friendly server Bobe, came over, introduced himself and got our drink requests. Before we placed our order, he diplomatically let us know that they were out of Fresh Cod that day. After perusing the extensive (and mouth-watering!) menu, Mike decided on the Fresh Fish of the day-Rainbow Trout- and I chose the Shrimp Pasta. Bobe went to the kitchen to get our meal order happening. Shortly thereafter, he returned, accompanied by a nice lady with a great smile, who introduced herself to us and said: \"My name is Melissa. I'm the Manager and I feel very badly about this, but I have to inform you that unfortunately, we're out of the trout; I'm REALLY sorry about this situation.\" We could tell she was sincere in the apology. My hubby really was looking forward to the trout, but we're of the mindset that hey, it's almost impossible to have everything on hand ALL the time, and these things happen. He chose the Fish & Chips instead. Wow! The Fish was done to perfection. Freshly made potato chips accompanied the dish, and the portion size was spot on. Same with my Shrimp and Pasta; perfectly cooked shrimp served with a creamy sauce over linguini. I use shrimp dishes as a \"measuring stick\" if you will when I go out to eat, for the simple reason that if a restaurant can cook it's shrimp properly, then they've got my vote because it's SO easy to overcook. The kitchen staff here knows what they're doing for sure. When our waiter, Bobe came to deliver the check, the amount didn't add up. Why? Because Melissa, the Manager had comped my husband's Fish & Chips! She didn't have to do that, and it was an absolute surprise. I folded the coupon and tucked it back into my purse to use at another time. We tipped Bobe 20% for his outstanding service and can-do attitude. All too often, folks DON'T tip on what would have been the full price of the meal if they have a coupon or whatever. We're not like that. Times are hard. I get that, but I vote with my dollars and my wallet, and our Red Lobster in the Spectrum Shopping Center has OUR vote and we're already looking forward to savoring more of the tasty offerings there, seeing Bobe again, and hopefully Melissa as well. These good people are valuable assets to their organization. No. I'm not an employee there. I'm just giving credit where credit is due.", "I rarely review chains, but I swung into this one for lunch with a coworker, while waiting for a tire to get fixed at Discount. Yes, I multitask that much.\n\nService was perfect. Literally. The timing of drinks, asking for order, keeping the drinks full, serving the food, taking empty plates. Service was awesome. \n\nThe food, well, I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the half salmon - wood grilled with broccoli. The salmon was super moist and cooked exactly as it should have been. Even the broccoli was good. Not mushy, not undercooked. Whoever was in the back on this particular day had their game face on, because they got it right. Kudos to this Red Lobster for surprising me.", "This is for all Red Lobsters, not just the one on Irvington, this just happens to be the last one I ate at. Anywho...Dont waste your money honey! I ordered the lobster dish I saw on their commercial & what I got was one that was 10 times smaller. My son ordered the petite lobster tail & for more than half the price of my dish, his lobster tail was bigger, yes BIGGER than mine!!", "Although Red Lobster is a chain, it never fails me. I am not a sea food person but the chicken strips are great and always crispy. The fresh baked cheddar bread is a must! It goes great with any meal and is always so warm that it will just melt in your mouth. All you can eat shrimp is awesome. I won't order it, but my friends have and I take a little bit. My favorites are the coconut shrimp and the teriyaki. \n\nThis is a nice, new restaurant on the south side of town. You may have a bit of a wait on the weekend (like most places).", "Hubby and the kids love to come here, so whenever we're in the area and we have time, we are in here for dinner. Never can go wrong with their cheddar bay biscuits, especially when they just made them. Mmmm. Love their 3 course meal specials. Great value. His fav he never fails to order is the Cajun Chicken Pasta - - always excellent. And I try everything, especially when it's time for their bottomless shrimp. At times, there's a wait, but it's never as long as Olive Garden, their sister restaurant next door.", "We came here for my father in law's birthday and I have to say I was impressed with the service. Please don't think I'm a snob when I say that I can't understand why so many people make such a big deal about the food there. It is just ok to me. It seems like a high end Denny's. Ok, maybe that's a bit rough but I just don't see what the big deal is. Here is what totally impressed me and I will forever have an appreciation for this particular Red Lobster; I was there with my 4 year old niece and she was completely captivated by the live lobsters they have in the front of the restaurant. Keep in mind the place is extremely busy while we are looking at these lobsters and the manager walks by, who looked like he was on a mission to do something else, stops what he's doing to hello to my niece. He asked her if she would like to see one up close. My niece was elated. He grabbed a tray, asked her which lobster she wanted him to grab. He takes it out and spent all the time in the world with her telling her about how lobsters live, why they are separated they way are when my niece asked to see another one, he very patiently took it out. When my niece asked to see two of them side by side the manager very gently and kindly asked another employee if they could help him because my niece wanted to see two lobsters side by side. Amazing. They never rushed her, never cut her off or told her they had to go. Way to go guys!!!" ]

[ 4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 4, 1, 5, 4, 5 ]

[ "Always had a good experience with both the food and service. We found we can always get a seat at the bar even on a busy Friday night. The service at the bar is great.", "Very nice olive garden. Excellent service, great food. Nice dining experience.", "Went to this eatery on Veterans Day and received a free meal. Due to the number of Vets taking part in this program it took awhile to get seated, but well worth the wait. Our server was excellent as was the food. Salad was fresh, bread sticks were served hot. Our meals were served promptly and were of ample portions. Thanks Olive Garden for a great meal and for honoring the Veterans.", "It's Olive Garden- not much else to say. The food is the same as every other Olive Garden, which gets them a solid 3 stars. I gave them an extra star because the service at this location is always really quick and friendly.", "I like the soup and salad deal for lunch. More the bread than the salad, but that's beside the point. I remember when the side of Alfredo sauce for the breadsticks was complimentary. A looooong time ago. \n\nOlive Garden is as Italian as Taco Bell is Mexican, but I mean this in the nicest way. Carrabas gets it a little closer, but you need to look elsewhere for truly authentic Italian cuisine. That's not to say its bad. This place gets PACKED on weekends, which means they must be doing something right. As a declared carbaholic, the Olive Garden breadsticks with Alfredo sauce are A-OK.", "Went there last night (Sunday) with family who were visiting from MI. Three of us got the unlimited soup, salad, and breadsticks. We were served our usual half bowl of soup... why they can't fill a bowl is beyond me... We asked for seconds and were told it would be a 30 minute wait for the Zuppa Toscana as they ran out. WTH... Sunday night, full, restaurant, no soup. No apologies, just \" it will be 30 minutes until the soup is done\". So if you want a half a bowl of soup, this is the place to go.", "I'm not normally one to eat at a lot of chain restaurants, since the food is basically the same at each one, with very little variation from site to site.\n\nOlive Garden has always been a favorite of mine, and honestly for one major reason - the unlimited soup & salad combo. The Italian dishes are good, although many of their competitors do a much better job with \"authentic\" Italian dishes.\n\nI find myself regularly craving Olive Garden's soup and salad combo because it is just THAT good. I like the mix of fresh salad ingredients with their house dressing which is a spicy vinegar-based Italian dressing. They have four different soups (a creamy Chicken & Gnocchi, Pasta e Fagioli which is a mix between chili and minestrone soup, Zuppa Toscana with spicy sausage and potatoes, and the classic Italian Minestrone). And then there's the garlicky breadsticks fresh from the oven. Yummmmmm! All of this for about $7, and you can have as many refills as you like.\n\nThe Citrus Park location is close to home, and I think that their servers are a bit friendlier than most.", "It is hard to mess up unlimited soup, salad and bread sticks, which is what I normally get when I come here. \n\nI do have to give them kudos for expanding the soup selection from their standard pasta fagioli and minestrone, which while not truly authentic, are good hearty soups. The Tuscan chicken sausage is a new favorite - a light cream base with tons of flavor. \n\nSo, while I don't typically go for big chain restaurants, Olive Garden is my top pick when in a pinch.", "Olive Garden is definitely a chain restaurant, but they do it well. \n\nTheir menu is always changing while keeping a few Italian staples on board to appease the masses. \n\nWe went as a group of 9 last night for my brother-in-law's 16th birthday. Our server did a good job despite being kind of nervous--I get the impression he was new and not very experienced--but what he lacked in finesse he made up in friendliness and enthusiasm. Everyone's food was great and came out hot and fresh. As a group of 9, you expect you take a long time to eat but we were in and out in under and hour and a half. My only complaint for the whole night is that my glass of Reisling was room temperature and not cold but what can you do? Everything else was fantastic and we'll be back again.", "Olive Garden is a guilty pleasure. They offer Americanized Italian food, but the quality is so good, its hard to resist going.\n\nThis location is one of the newer location, and so was built with the more upscale vision that Olive Garden has recently embraced. The bar is huge and there is plenty of seating. Be warned, the restaurant is extremely popular and you will find yourself having to wait 15-30 minutes at prime time.\n\nThe food is great and I can't say I have ever had a meal that I didn't enjoy. One of my favorite things about Olive Garden is that even though they are a chain restaurant, they manage to add three or four new menu items every two months or so.\n\nThe service is fairly good, although again, when it gets busy, expect for food and orders to take a little longer. Food prices are a little expensive, but you do get all you can eat breadsticks, salad, and the meals are very large.\n\nOverall, I enjoy the restaurant and recommend it to others." ]

[ 4, 5, 5, 4, 3, 1, 4, 3, 4, 4 ]

[ "I had the Rosemary and olive oil bagel with cream cheese. It was delicious. I only wish they had more tea selection that wasn't bigelow. Staff isn't always super friendly either.", "In order to boost the spiciness of the jalapeño bagels, I order mine toasted and \"buttered\". \n\nThe grease brings out the heat and makes it almost too spicy to eat alongside coffee. Which is how I like it. \n\nToday my bagel was \"buttered\" on a counter bookended by two piles of greyish wiping rags. The corners of the wrapping paper touched one pile of rags.\n\nIn my peripheral vision, I caught a glimpse of the manager encouraging a smile from the girl fixing my bagel. This made me think of Office Space and pieces of flair. I felt bad for the girl. The manager noticed her facial expression but not those two nasty piles of rags.", "What can I say, I'm a sucker for Bruegger's. I used to live right down the street from this location and used to hit it up quite regularly. It's always been quite busy. Service is typically good and the bagels always seem to be pretty fresh. Recently returned when I was in this area of town and found that it appeared to be exactly as I remembered it.\nYeah, there's better places to get bagels in town, but like I said, I'm a sucker for Bruegger's, and this one is nicely located in the middle of this sprawlish city we call home.", "This is my first time writing a review for Bruegger's, when I have been to this location tons of times. The staff is friendly and fast, at least in my experience. The Roma Roast beef sandwich is tasty. The bagels are decent. Nice selection of Naked drinks too.", "Nice interior, quick service, great selection of bagels and cream cheese, and lots of seating. I really recommend you double check your order before you leave. We ordered two bagels to go and both ended up being sub par to anything we could have done at home. We should have double checked before we left. \n\nOne of the bagels was cold (we didn't ask for that) and very very rubbery (like a car tire) so it took forever to chew and eat (maybe it was old?) The other bagel had little to no butter on it (we asked for plenty of butter). We bought a brownie too and it tasted funny like as if meat (fish - salmon cream cheese???) was added. Both my husband and I could taste it (ICHK!) \n\nI have been to other locations that were much better so Brugger's is still on our go-to list. However this location is not. It's safe to say that this Brugger's needs some improvement.", "I've always enjoyed Bruegger's bagels, especially their sun dried tomato paste, but my experience at this location compelled me to complain. Note that this review is for this location, not for Bruegger's in general. This location insisted on charging me a 1.50 to put a tiny, melon ball scoop of the yummy tomato spread on my bagel and cream cheese. The very slow staff seemed more interested in goofing off than helping customers. Even though there were seven workers and only a few customers, it took ten minutes to make my three bagels. Finally, the place was filthy...seriously filthy. My shoes stuck to a sticky, dried soda spill on the floor. There was food and trash all over the floor as well, and dirty tables. I doubt the floor had been mopped in a week. So, in summary, avoid this location!!!", "This place SUCKS!!! Fake eggs, REALLY??? My wife and I ordered completely different bagels, and they tasted exactly the same: like dough! Absolutely NO FLAVOR! We definitely will not be returning anytime soon (EVER!)....", "They are always quick to make my bagel here. Love the new decor a lot better than the old, and there is a lot more seating. Great place to get a bite to eat after walking reid park trail.", "Excellent bagels, great bagel sandwiches, not so good coffee. Service could be better, employees seem annoyed/bothered and too stressed to smile most of the time, they don't listen and pay attention, requiring the customers repeat their order, and if you ask product questions they look at you as if you should already know, and as if answering questions are not part of their job description.\n\nFan of Bruegger's bagels, sandwiches, store and business, just not a fan of Bruegger's employees.", "Eek! I've had better from Brueggers (before)!\n\n7am cold overcooked bagels that tasted day old!\n\nConsidering Brueggars is allegedly a bagel company/restaurant in which bagels are made on site, equipment & staff specifically for making bagels, the bagels sold to customers should be the highest quality fresh bagels Brueggers are able to produce (and should produce), no exceptions!" ]

[ 3, 2, 3, 4, 3, 1, 1, 3, 3, 1 ]

[ "Tried this place despite the mixed reviews for the other locations. I was pretty impressed. The menu is interesting, with something for everyone. The service was great, and the fresh squeezed OJ was delish. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a new breakfast place in the neighborhood.", "Tried this location today for the 1st time and our server was very friendly, the chicken bacon wrap was awesome, highly recommended", "I thought the food was pretty good! If you like a nice, clean, diner this is the place! Great breakfast.", "The restaurant itself is bright friendly with that old-timey feel. We had a lot of questions on the menu, that our (patient) server could thankfully answer. The food was great and our mimosas really topped off our morning! I'd recommend the crepes!\nBut what really impressed my boyfriend and I was the service. The servers were a hoot, all laughing and having a good time while still maintaining great service. Our server was Christina, ask for her!!", "My wife and I went here on a Sunday. We sat outside so I don't know much about the inside atmosphere but it was nice outside and the chairs were comfortable. Our server was polite, nice etc.\n\nWhere this place falls short for me is the food/value. It's okay, nothing gross or terrible... but what we paid was not indicative of the quality. It's breakfast food, some of the cheapest food to serve up and the hardest to mess up, and we paid $30.00?\n\nI got a glass of OJ and a biscut and gravy which came with 2 eggs and hashbrowns. My wife got an omlette which came with hasbrowns and a glass of OJ. $30.00 later we felt a little ripped off. ($3.19 for an 8oz glass of OJ... come on... Yeah it's 'fresh squeezed' but I can get a whole bag of oranges for that) It's not like we didn't read the prices - we did. We just thought \"huh, this is a little pricey, I wonder how they differentiate from other places.\" They don't. Standard affair and small portions at not so small prices.", "excellent food! Friendly service! Laid back great place", "Ate breakfast here today. The service was prompt friendly and helpful. My omelette was fine, but very dense, and not fluffy. I had a pancake on the side, just to try it. After all this is the Griddle, and they pride themselves on their pancakes.\n\nThe pancake was OK. Dense and not very flavorful, with an aftertaste I did not like.\n\nNot bad, but skip the cakes.", "There are 4 Griddle Restaurants in the Boise area. This morning I stopped at the Meridian store. I've eaten there several times. The food is generally good, but it always strikes me as a little pricey for breakfast. Today I ordered Huevos Rancheros. It showed up so fast I commented to the server, \"Wow, that was hast\". The Griddle's version of Huevos Rancheros was two fried eggs, hash browns, a dollop of beans and salsa, and a tortilla on a separate plate. It most breakfast places this would be on the menu as eggs and toast ( tortilla replacing toast) and you wouldn't be paying $10 for a simple breakfast. The server was fine but clueless as to my consternation. The menu writer is clearly more creative than the cook. It's hard to screw up breakfast, but it can be done with creating expectation that is not met.", "We stopped for lunch. Only had a half dozen tables full at the time. Waitress was very pleasant. Meal was solid. I went for the salad and 1/2 sandwich combo. A lot of old fashion flavor with a heavy buttered toast and cheese albacore. We also had the turkey with cranberry sauce. Very good sauce, perhaps made on site. But substitutions are cost extra so a $12 turkey sandwich seem a little high.\n\nWe'll give breakfast a try some day.", "I really like this place. Relaxed, fun and clean '50's-ish atmosphere. Excellent breakfasts to be had. Great omelets, biscuits/gravy and fresh fruit. Prompt service and friendly staff. It gets crowded, so be prepared for a wait, if you wait too late for breakfast. Enjoy." ]

[ 4, 5, 4, 4, 2, 5, 3, 2, 3, 4 ]

[ "Whoa cowboy...you done found yerself a real BBQ here regular and NC style. Hush puppies are awesome. Humungous dinner salad!! You will love the low prices here too.", "Came here with my grandparents and thought it was pretty good. Gives large portions and priced very well. We all enjoyed our food BBQ chicken, pulled pork, and rib eye.. The hush puppies were cooked well and not dry the size of golf balls. They give you a huge baked potato if you choose as a side. We also has the spinach Maria which was similar to creamed spinach. Tastes great and can't wait to bring my husband here. The peanut butter pie was just okay but everything else was great....", "Very good BBQ for a good price and good service. They really crowd the tables in and it can get pretty noisy and there is often a wait to be seated on weekends. Going early is best.", "MMMMMMMMMMM! Some of the best bar-be-que below the Mason Dixon! Start out with a free basket of hush puppies, and drinks come out within 30 seconds of ordering. I got the regular pork sandwich, and the side of baked beans, and within about 10 minutes, a headlight size sandwich stacked 4 inches tall with stringy pork! The server was really nice, but it was time to eat! While eating, trading a bite of sandwich for a spoonful of creamed corn, or a forkful of pork for some baked beans is sure to ensue. I was way too stuffed to order dessert, but I'm sure they are delicious! The dessert choices were either key lime pie or peanut butter pie. If you are in the mood for some delicious North carolina style bbq, be sure to stop by Ron's pit stop!", "Ate here twice. The first time I had the rib's. I've had a lot better at many other stores in the area. The second time I had chicken, it was better but not great. the portions were large, but that only counts if the food is good enough to eat as a leftover. this was not.\nThe noise level was very high, I had to turn my hearing aids off and couldn't hear anything being said at our table.", "We have been to Rons and love the food. It always taste fresh and this is important to us. We do our best to help out the family owned buisiness's. I had an amputation \nFeb 6th, 2012. Since I am wheelchair bound until my prosthetic is here, my husband and I have found we are not able to go to alot of places we have always enjoyed. \n There isnt enough room to go between the tables and booths without bumping. \nthe restroom is small and although they have a handicap stall, it is difficult getting into it and if I am washing my hands., My chair is blocking the door so others cannot get in. Once I recieve my prosthetic we will go back to Ron's Bar-B-Que. \n Continue with your great service, and good food \nPlease when possible make it easier for those who are handicapped. If someone is with them it is easier, but many are out by themselves and would find it nearly \nimpossible to get through on their own. \nHAPPY COOKING :D", "Try the spinach Maria. The pork is great. And huge portions!!!", "Been stoping in here for years ... Always great pulled pork , hushpuppies and sweet tea .... Priced good and you can even get stuff by the pound to go", "Get there early. ...they get very busy! If you are going for dinner, I recommend getting there by 4:30 at the latest! This is especially true during snowbird season and on Friday and Saturday nights. I love Ron's. I love their ribs especially! They have yummy baked beans, a delicious creamed spinach dish and excellent hush puppies that are perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I have to eat gluten free now so I can't have them anymore which delight those who eat there with me because I give my hush puppies away to them. \nThe service there is very good too but ONLY if you go early. If you go when they are packed, expect to wait a long time to be seated, a long time to be have your order taken and a long time to be served. \nThe atmosphere here leaves a lot to be desired too. They really crowd them in. \nOverall the quality of their food is what gives them so many stars. It REALLY is good so just make sure you don't find yourself having to experience all of their negatives.", "Probably ate here 3 or 4 times in a 18-month period. It was always good. Being consistent is never easy in a restaurant setting and Ron's gets it right. They know what they are and don't try to overdo things. Pulled pork, fish specials, you name it. Everything here has a sense of quality to it that makes coming back a no brainer. I do agree with the reviewer who cautions to arrive early. Ron's can fill up, and will do so with lots of older diners who have all day to linger over their meals. Just a word of advice." ]

[ 4, 4, 3, 4, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 ]

[ "First time trying this place out brand new!\n\nNice look inside, very clean and modern lines. I was by yesterday and they were sold out so that was a good sign. \n\nThey have 6 different kinds of ramen. Pork or chicken broth which is nice. \n\nAlso some amazing selections of cold Ocha Tea. Imported direct from Japan with a tea sommelier!\n\nThe ramen was awesome!\nI went with the chicken shoyu soba. The noodles were very fresh and the broth rich and flavourful. Loved the mushrooms and Bok Choy. \n\nGood starter ramen! Will be back for sure. $14 for ramen. Sub chicken add $2.", "It was snowing when we went there. When I opened the door, there was this warm steamy restaurant with a very good smell in it.\nWe sat down and saw the menu. The price was good. We ordered. A gentleman suggested me to get the citrus flavored broth. I picked that and also we ordered some gyoza as appetizer. It was made from scratch and it tasted amazing. It was the most delicious gyoza I've ever had. The food was really good and tasted good. The staff were polite and helpful and a very pleasant atmosphere with good music.\nI'll definitely go back there.", "Busy new ramen spot in the brewery district. Come early as they close once the soup is sold out! The miso broth was really nice. Will definitely be back to try out the other types! I also loved the simple decor, and the music they were playing = good lunch spot.", "Was excited to learn about this new ramen place, and it is in the Brewery District! Went last Saturday around 5:45 but was disappointed to realized that they are already closed because they ran out of broth! Now, that is a good sign sonwe just had to call again the next day and made sure we are early enough (tip: they have an instagram account to update patrons on how much bowl of ramen broth is left, so it would not hurt to check if you are coming after 2pm).\n\nBack to my review, I ordered their tonkotsu, which is shoyu based pork broth, and I found it good but somewhat on the bland side, like a diluted version of NC (Ninja Club). Also came in my opinion a tad less hot than it should be, which rendered the noodles a little too firm even towards the last half of my bowl. \n\nMy wife had Goma Goma and she was okay with it (but she is very nice even in commenting about her food), but I think she agreed with me that the broth was not as tasty as NC's, except her ground pork was a bit salty so it kind of help make the soup taste better.\n\nMy son had a Aka Kara, and he said it was good! It is chicken broth and has three spices. He had to ask for a kai-dama so I guess he liked the broth.\n\nPrice-wise, I think $13-14.5 is a bit on a high side for a bowl of ramen with a not really generous serving of pork and just half of egg. Also, their charshu is not even close to the really soft pork belly that I get from\nNC. (Sorry, NC is my current benchmark)\n\nTo end in a positive note, the little piece of deep fried slice of lotus root was a surprisingly delicious topping!", "Great soup base. After having the first bite and tasting the original favour of the noodle, try it with the vinegar provided on the table. It actually will enhance the flavor of the noodles and the soup.", "Nothing special about the broth. Portion sizes are small and veggies used in the soup take away from the already dull flavor of the soup.", "Just returned to the city and the quest for novel food continues.\n\nToday's lunch was at the new Tokiwa Ramen. The decor was nice, clean and modern. They do not take reservations and they do not take credit cards, so bring cash or debit. It was 12pm on a weekday and the place was full. Despite of it being full, it was not uncomfortable, I like it here.\n\nBecause it was my first visit here, I opted for their signature dish, the Tokyo Tonkotsu with some gyozas as starters. I had high hope and great expectations. The neighbouring table's ramens looked great. \n\nFirst, the service was fantastic. I was greeted almost instantly once I had arrived through the doors. I chose the table by the windows. Within a minute, our waitress was there to take our drink orders; within another minute, our hot tea had arrived. I LIKE IT!\n\nFirst the gyozas arrived. They were shaped like little mini rolls, not the shape I am accustomed to. The plating was good but the taste fell short. They were mediocre and oily, not the best start to our meal. The bowl for dipping sauce was tiny and only a little bit of sauce at the bottom, it was simply too small for 4 gyozas, also make sharing difficult.\n\nThen the Tonkatsu arrived, it did live up to my expectation. The broth was fantastic, the egg was cooked just right (the yolk was still a little runny, perfection!), the noodles were plentiful. If I had to complain about something, it would be that the Chashu (pork) was chewy. Only two thin slices of pork were served and they were not the belly cut which I was expecting. But then, the star of the bowl is not the meat, it is the broth, definitely good to the last drop. \n\nOne more minor complaint, tea is served by the cup, no refills. If you want more tea, even though it is simply poured out of a giant pre-made pot which the waiter brought over once we agreed to the extra charge, you will be charged for the refill. \n\nWould I return? Yes, the place is clean, the ramen broth was fantastic. Would I order the gyozas again? No, definitely the low point of our meal. Would I order tea again? May be. Would I remember to bring cash? Yes!", "Located in the brewery district, Tokiwa Ramen is the latest addition to the many Ramen eateries popping up in Edmonton as of late. Ample parking, quick service, large portions with reasonable prices are some of the reasons I'll return to Tokiwa. I tried the black garlic ramen. The broth was dense and flavorful, and there was a generous amount of noodles and meat as well. The noodles were not as chewy as I like, but a small detail compared to the overall deliciousness of the dish.", "Fantastic start to this new local Ramen House in the Brewery District, portions were solid, broth is full of flavour and perfect noodles. A must, try to arrive early as their broth is limited each day.", "I've been waiting for a long time to check this place out, but every time I check it out there's a sign on the door that says \"sorry out of soup\". I was out with a friend walked by and this place finally had soup!! The decor is all white which maybe this is just me, but it really puts all the focus in the food without distracting decor. I ordered the miso and my friend got the three chili. The bowls were huge and the portions were were great, but they could use just a little less broth. It's understandable why this place is always out of soup considering the portions and how good the food is. We went in mid afternoon on a Tuesday it was packed. I highly recommend this place... if they have soup available." ]

[ 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 1, 4, 4, 4, 5 ]

[ "Small family run deli. Only got a roast pork sandwich, with spinach, sharp provolone and roasted hot peppers and it was terrific. The roast pork was juicy and tender and the roll was good too.\n\nThe also have a few more sandwiches and \"zeps\".\n\nThey only have a few seats, so grab one if available or be ready to take your order to go.", "Percy N. said everything. Try Wasko's and you won't be sorry. The roast pork w/ hot peppers is fantastic!!!", "Wasko's catered my 55th Birthday Party on May 16, 2009. The meatballs were fantastic! Jim really knows how to cook! We also had roast pork sandwiches, giant spinach ravioli, and a salad. My only complaint was the tomato sauce did not live up to the wonderful meatballs. That's okay, we strained the sauce off the leftovers and doused them with our favorite sauce: Bertolli Tomato and Garlic. Wasko's pork sandwiches were how I fell in love with the place to begin with. Jim roasts his own Italian peppers. His sister, Patty, makes the meat balls. OH MY! \n\nThe serviings were generous.\n\n We love this guy. He's about as real as a person can be.\n\nJim also makes delicious specials during the week. He gave me a taste of his Chicken Divan. Ahhhhhh! Beware, he closes at 6 PM so get your order in early!\n\nPrices are reasonable. Parking is ample. Not too much room to eat in so plan on going to the nearby Reeves Park or take your bounty home.", "The roast pork is dee-lish. Have it with sharp provolone and greens (broccoli rabe is my choice). A great family sandwich shop. Warning: not open late! Go for lunch or before 6 PM..", "Hi. Its been a bit since ive yelped, but hey! Ate here the other day, and i have to agree with Brian, the roast pork was bangin...the meatball sub was so so. but all in all we loved it. The owner is a great guy. we will definitely be back!", "Just got a couple of zeps for Wasko's and it was just like I took a trip back in time. One of the benefits of growing up where I did is that Norristown was the birthplace of zeps and Eve's Zeps were always the standard set for all other zep makers. Wasko's studied their zep making very well because the meats & provolone were perfect. The bread was bakery fresh (probably Conshy Rolls or Collegeville Bakery) and perfect. But the best part (and key in my mind) is the fresh tomatoes and onions because when you season the zep and it mixes with the juices from the tomatoes and onions it turns into an explosion of taste in your mouth. That's what I remember when I was young and that's what they delivered at Wasko's. My new favorite sandwich joint. Yum!", "Wasko's is one of the great take out mom/pop neighborhood establishments that is tucked in a location in town that is not on Main St and you always hope stays around a long long time. \n\nThe roast pork subs/zeps are excellent. Have them with the homemade hot peppers; the peppers have just enough zing to them without being overwhelming and add excellent flavor to compliment the thinly sliced fresh roast pork. The sub/zep roll is fresh and works perfectly with the roast pork/peppers; not too much pull on the bread to make the sub/zep messy and not too soft to cause the juiciness of the pork/peppers/cheese to leak through the bread. Make sure to add provolone to the mix and you have one great sandwich that you know you are going to make at home any day of the week. \n\nAlso order some delicious homemade pierogies (I hade the cheese/potato) to bring home with you. They were frozen but are homemade. I placed them in salted boiling water for about 6 minutes (dont overcook them or they will fall apart in the boliing water) and then fried them in melted butter for about 2 minutes per side until they were lightly browned. They were awesome! \n\nI travel through Pa/NJ/NY/CT weekly and always seeking all types of on the go excellent bneighborhood mom/pop food (especially subs/zeps/wedges/hoagies). Wasko's is a definite stop back for excellent roast pork/peppers/cheese zeps/subs whenever I am in the Phoenixville area!", "Mike T's Review was our impetus to try Wasko's. We've been looking for a good Zep. Other reviews also convinced us to try the Roast Pork with Hot Peppers and Provolone. BOTH sandwiches were EXCELLENT. Go there. NOW. We'll be back.", "I've lived in Phoenixville since '85, but I'm originally from S. Philly. So hoagies are a sacred topic (I've adjusted to the fact that Phoenixville has historically called them zeps or stuck them in the oven and called them grinders). The Ultimate Italian Hoagies, hot pork and roast prime rib sandwiches (the only things I've tried on the menu so far) are probably the best for miles around.\n\nSharp provolone. Good rolls from Conshy. Quality meat. Great roast pork. Home-made long-hots. Great for lunch; head in early for dinner; they're not open late.\n\nWasko's is not on restaurant row (downtown Bridge St.) or Hoagie & Pizza Pike (Route 23 / Nutt Rd), but it's worth venturing through town to find the place if you want a good sandwich. And if you live in town, just walk on over like I do.", "I love finding little food treasures tucked into neighborhoods. I recently moved to Phoenixville and found this place the day I moved in. I had the roast pork and spinach sandwich that day and couldn't stop saying Yum. The small is big enough for leftovers. \n\nToday I went again and had a prime rib sandwich--excellent! I think I like it better than the pork, although it is pretty close. \n\nHe brings in pierogies and kielbasa from Port Richmond in Philly. It is nice to have a source for fresh pierogies in my neighborhood. I highly recommend checking this place out--the owner is a nice local guy too." ]

[ 4, 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4 ]

[ "We happened to stop in, unsure if it had opened yet. Everything was fantastic. Staff is super friendly, accomodating, and diverse. Lots of options for toppings. We customized. My wife got mostly meat and I got a veggie pizza with amazing roasted garlic. Get the garlic. It is ridiculously good. The crust is thin and light. \n\nStop in. C'mon. I heard their grand opening is this Tuesday! \n\nPlenty of seating and parking. New spot so it is super clean and has a great feel. \n\n(Off topic: I love that the staff is real and authentic. Loved seeing folks with tattoos and different styles).", "A fast casual pizza place? I can get on board with this. They were giving away free pizza today as a promotion because they are opening soon. So glad my wife and I went. She had the Mad Dog and I had the Calexico (sp?). Very relaxed environment and the staff was genuinely caring and friendly. I hope this location does well because there are a lot of great people working here not to mention the food is off the hook.", "Friendly service, lots of options, cheap prices, good portions and a large clean bright restaurant. Topping were fresh, bountiful and plentiful. The only issue is the crust to me was too thin and some of the crust was a little burned but it's a real fire oven so that is not really in the restaurants control and the pizza guy def was working the pies around to keep that from happening as much as he could. Overall a great experience and I would return.", "Great pizza place....The homemade pear tea was good. A lot of people working in the pit and making the pizza. But only on cashier. Slowed the whole process down.", "WOW! I am super impressed! MOD Pizza recently opened up right near where I live and I was hopeful that it would be good, as there are not many great options for pizza near me. Well, the pizza was FANTASTIC (some of the best I have had anywhere), the Caesar side salad I ordered was just delicious, with nice, super crunchy croutons, and even the fountain drink (a berry lemonade) was delicious. The service was fast and super friendly. I could tell all of the staff have been trained to be very enthusiastic and welcoming. It's almost comical as there is a chorus of, \"Hi!\" every time a customer walks in the door.\n\nThere is a menu of 11 \"Classic\" pizzas to choose from (with various toppings) or you can build your own by picking whatever toppings you want, and they have quite an array to choose from, including my favorite topping, pesto. You can select from 3 different sizes that range in price from about $5 to $11. In my opinion, the \"Mod\" (medium) is perfect for 1 very hungry adult, or 2 children. The crust is thin, but somewhat soft, not crunchy or cracker-like like some thin crust places. The proportion of cheese to sauce to crust is PERFECT in my opinion. They also offer 3 different salads as well as side orders of bread sticks and cinnamon sticks (dessert?). There is an additional charge for these.\n\nAll in all, I am very excited and will definitely return!", "They just opened last tuesday,I made it in on Wednesday nite. The staff was very friendly,like they wanted to be there.I had them put alot of different things on my pizza .The crust was thin,Thinner then 1000 degree which was formerly in the shopping center where Wegmans is. (sorry to see them go)This pizza was a little better,they freshly press the crust,it cooks perfectly in the oven. I had a lot of toppings loaded on they even had Kalamada olives which are awesome!! several iced teas and lemonade flavors to select from.Everything was great and service was enjoyable.2 people can split a pizza and a salad with drinks for around $20, Not bad by today's standards!! The place is very clean come try it, DEFINITELY WORTH IT!!!", "Gave this place a try since they're new! I love the interior, and the whole idea of being able to pick your toppings without paying extra is just awesome!\n\nIf you're familiar with chipotle, it's similar to that! They also have menu to order from in case you couldn't decide what you wanted in your pizza! \n\nThe price wasn't bad at all! It's fairly cheap for pizza. I had the 6 inch personal pizza. My pizza had pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, artichoke, mushrooms, all on top of a red sauce base. \n\nThe pizza came out within 5-10 minutes, and let me tell you, it tasted pretty good for a 5-10 minute pizza! We also had the caramelized pear ice tea which was delicious! I would totally recommend this place for lunch or a quick dinner!", "In the area figured we would the new place out in cherry hill. I was with my wife and we always split a pizza and salad and I was a little worried about the 11\" being too small to fill me up. We got the mod BBQ pizza and the simple salad and it was delicious and actually really filling. The staff was really friendly even throwing in more salad to make sure it was enough for me. Definitely will go back and try other style pizzas. Good concept like the idea Igor want to make your own like a sandwich shop.", "Good food, nice innovative chain that redefined the concept of pizza like subway and chipotle..", "This place was not good, I was not impressed. The dough was dry and the toppings didn't look that fresh, and I went in on opening day so it should have been the freshest! The sauce was lucky too, I like Super Fresh tasting sauce, minimal. It doesn't need a crapload of seasonings like oregano and garlic, that's what this sauce had and it reminds me of Jar sauce not fresh sauce. I know most people do like garlic and oregano so this is just a personal taste of mine. But I don't think you can go wrong with a simple tomato sauce. And you would think with a place called mod it would be a nice simple tomato sauce but it wasn't...." ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 1 ]

[ "Just opened yesterday, so I was excited to try it out, but it was very sub par. I walked in and the interior looks very nice, which was deceiving because food was not very good. There was no menu on the wall, so I had to pick up a paper menu to order. The menu was ok, nothing too special. I ordered a pineapple, kale, and banana juice and a ginger power bowl with chicken. The juice came first and it basically was pineapple juice with cut up kale on top, and it tasted like canned pineapple juice. The power bowl was decent, just some brown rice and chicken. I would not go back, it is not worth it.", "I work very close to this location, so I was excited to see a new restaurant coming in, especially one that promised an eclectic menu. I had the chance to stop in on opening weekend and was not disappointed. The staff was friendly, prompt, and helpful, asking if I'd be interested in any of their smoothies in a manner that was more suggestive than forceful - always a plus. I ordered takeout, namely the South Philly on a wheat wrap. It's a fairly simple item (grilled chicken, provolone, spinach, roasted peppers, garlic spread) so I can describe it in two words: shockingly flavorful. Perfect portion size, too. This is definitely a place I will frequent. The only knock against them is one of personal preference: the lighting, at the tables, is fluorescent. Makes the surface look like an operating table.", "The quality and freshness of the food and the juices was superb. This will def be a go to spot for me from now on. I love the relaxed feeling of no waitress service it allowed me to order and get some work done on my laptop while i waited for lunch to make its way out to me. I hope they can keep the quality up.", "I'll go with four stars. Could be five start if they were clearer on the menu nutrition claims and lists.\n\nThe food is very good. Much better then other fast casuals like Panera, Corner Bakery, Chipotle. The interior is sort of funky but not too much that main liner lunch-crowds are uncomfortable or out of place. \n\nJudging from the tattoos, hairstyles, and general looks, the staff strives for a city-urban, south-philly look and feel. Just an observation, it seems if you wear Martin Scorsese-style glasses then you're likely to get hired (which is sort of a knock-off of Starbucks barista staff style, but anyway). \n\nI get that the food is healthy, is sort of different, and is prepared fresh and uses good ingredients. Drinks are off-beat, smoothies with fruit and some veggies (spinach, cucumber, carrot I'm ok with in my healthy drinks, but kale I'm not so sure about...). \n\nI also get the different look and feel to the place, the off-beat interior says passyunk and south street.\n\nWhat I don't get is the nutrition claims. They advertise everything under 500 calories, on the front page of the menu and on their store front. Yet you look at the menu items and the calorie ranges for many items will show 480 - 600, with no clear explanation of how you get the lower end or the higher end. And if you deep dive into their PDF nutrition table it doesn't get any clearer. If they got this right I'd give 'em five stars.\n\nP.S: Fuel, If you want to see user friendly, nutrition and caloric counts (lets call this what it is, industry best practices), look at what seasons52 does, and what Panera used to do (they had -- past tense -- an online calculator from which you could add or remove any ingredient and get exact nutrition values for any menu item), and what corner bakery is trying to do, but never seems to get right with an online calculator/listing. All I'm saying is this is what your competitors are doing, and your system isn't up to their level ... yet. And people who watch nutritional intakes pay attention to these details.", "We ordered take-out from Fuel for the first time today. I am excited about their menu and am looking forward to trying many of the items in future visits since we live so close. Today, we both had salads: Kale salad with chicken for me, which was a generous portion with plenty of cranberries and a good amount of chicken. The chicken was just okay, it tasted more like store-bought salad bar pre-cooked chicken than fresh grilled chicken breast, which is a pet peeve of mine when I order chicken out....the sweet potatoes, however, were awesome and the best part of the dish. My fiancé liked his salad and actually raved specifically about the chicken! Ha. I thought it looked great, but we had asked for the corn chips on the side and I think they put them on, tried to remove them when they remembered we didn't want them on the salad, and then forgot to give them to us on the side. There were 2-3 random shards of tortilla chips sprinkled about but not enough to look like it was done on purpose. And we were not given any chips in our takeout bag. We also got Tomato Basil soup per the cashier's recommendation which was so, so good and a really generous portion. I'm really glad we got it. As a whole, this place has great potential, a really exciting menu, and lots of options that would appeal to anyone who likes fresh food and who craves a variety of healthy choices. We are happy to have Fuel in the neighborhood!", "Came here for the first time today and was quite pleased. Always good to have a healthy dining option nearby. There was an excellent selection, and a lot of meals that either are or can be made vegetarian/ vegan. The food was tasty and it seems that they have free coffee at brunch.", "So happy that Fuel has finally opened a location closer to my house. If you have never been to a Fuel location, you must get to one asap! Fuel offers a huge menu and everything is under 500 calories...but I promise it doesn't taste that way. Portions are also very generous, which is a big deal for me, because I like to eat. I have been to all the Fuel locations and they are all very clean and staff is very helpful. Chef Vincent is sure to please your pallate and always happy to accomidate substitutions and food allergies. I have also tried close to everything on the menu.\n\nRecommendations: \n-sweet pea wonton is a must!\n-shrimp skewers are on point!\n-paninis, paninis, paninis (they have white, wheat, and wraps...I think even gluten free)", "I've ordered Fuel through Grubhub twice and they're absolutely wonderful. They're a healthier option than most fast food establishments and they're very quick to deliver. Today, I placed an order at 6pm, and I received my food within 25 minutes of submitting my order. Additionally, their juices/smoothies are yummy and their hummus and pita are great. Definitely will be continuing to order from Fuel in the future!", "Three words: cold, soggy tofu. We were really excited to try Fuel and came out feeling underwhelmed. I gave 3 stars because the atmosphere is cool and the restaurant has potential. Unfortunately, the kitchen has some catching up to do. I ordered the spicy tofu flatbread and it came out with basil instead of cilantro. The tofu was advertised as \"grilled\" but definitely was not. In fact, I'm not sure it was even cooked at all besides being run through the oven with the flatbread. Definitely not worth $11. I hope Fuel can improve the food enough to warrant us returning. I feel like the TVs could be put to better use and display visuals of either the menu options or the menu itself. When there's a line, I'm not sure how they expect people to order from the paper menus at the front.", "I was SO happy to see Fuel opening up a location right down the street from my apartment! I have been to the center city location once, and loved it, so I was getting rather impatient for my location to open. The food is good and fresh, the staff is friendly, and the service is pretty quick. This spot has a nice bright atmosphere, and I'm sure it will be nice in warmer weather to enjoy your meal outside.\n\nSo far I have had brunch and a regular sandwich for dinner. I love that you can customize everything, and nothing is loaded with excess oil or grease. Another nice perk is the bottomless coffee with the brunch menu! I don't think the prices are too outrageous, no more than you would pay for a meal at Corner Bakery or Panera, and at least you know what you are getting is healthy and super fresh. No major calorie bombs to worry about. I am sure I will be frequenting this spot whenever I am looking for a quick meal that I know is good for me, too!" ]

[ 1, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 3, 4 ]

[ "Best breakfast in the Tampa Bay area. The food is perfectly prepared and the owners and staff are super nice. Try the skillets!", "First time at Rodie's, definitely won't be the last. Great classic breakfast joint! I had the Southern skillet, Linds had the veggie omelet and Cam had a pancake with chocolate chips and bananas. Food quality was really good, the pancakes that came on the side with the omelet were outstanding. Service was courteous and efficient. Prices are reasonable and a good value. Highly recommend!", "SOLID BREAKFAST JOINT\n\nHit this place up due to a recommendation from a co worker, he said the breakfast was legit. And being that this guy is a traveler of the breakfast like myself I decided to check this place out. First off i want to commend this place for offering something alot of breakfast joints don't...... a no charge for making my Omelet with egg whites. Most places I've been to want to throw a buck or two charge for such a request, not this place. \n\nNow on to the meal, since i was feeling like a healthy swagged out dude i got myself the vegetarian omelet that comes with ur standard peppers, onions, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, so on and so forth. But since I'm not a vegetarian and i need my protein i added some turkey. No problems No Problems............ food came out quick, coffee was refilled quickly, Omelet itself was perfectly done, all the veggies and turkey were up to par, it basically tasted fuckin awesome (didn't get hash browns so i can't comment) \n\nThis might turn into a regular place for me, and as that happens this place might go from a 4 to a 5, but as of now a solid solid 4", "I took my in-laws for Sunday breakfast. I couldn't get in the door because of the backlog of people trying to pay, and people waiting to be seated. The two 16 year old girls working the front were clueless, and one of them was training and didn't know how to use the register. Why are they training someone during their busiest time? While both of them were struggling with the register, there was more than 10 people waiting to be seated, and nobody was seating anyone. My father in law asked to be seated and the girl snapped \"just wait a minute, ok?\" After finally being seated it took 15 minutes for the waitress to take our drink orders, and almost an hour to get our food. For a breakfast place, that is way too slow. The food was ok, but there is no way my skillet had 2 eggs. They also came over and opened the blinds so the morning sun was blasting everyone in the eyes. \n\nOverall, the food is decent but the service left a lot to be desired. Even the menu is a bit rude. To summarize, here is what it said: Special orders and extras will add to your bill. We don't get this stuff for free. Also, deleting items will NOT reduce the cost.\n\nI went for breakfast and got a lecture.", "We have searched for months for a good breakfast place and this one has far exceeded our expectations. \n\nThe staff is very friendly, efficient and quick. You do not feel rushed even on a busy Sunday morning. There was a line out the door this morning, yet they refilled our coffee at least seven times. (I think they use small cups)\n\nThe grits are a bit watery but the side of fruit is very fresh and seasonal. \n\nThey have a rewards card which is always nice especially for a free breakfast. Even though we don't have kids, we noticed a sign that kids eat free all day on Saturdays. We found that helpful so we make sure we do not go Saturdays. \n\nI highly recommend!", "After a miserable first experience, I tried again. Mostly out of necessity...\n\nIt was very early in the morning because I had to get some blood drawn for my doctor. I had to fast the night before, so I wanted to get some breakfast before work. I tried two other places first, but neither was open so I went to Rodie's out of convenience. I walked in and they had just opened so it was empty. A very grumpy older \"gentleman\" scowled at me and said, \"sit anywhere you want.\" I think he was the owner. Gee...he really cares about his customers. What a way to be greeted at 7AM in the morning, right?\n\nMy server came over and took my order and the food came out fairly quickly. My omelette, hash browns, and toast were ok. Not great, but ok. My server was also just ok. She was much better until an older, regular, couple came in and she got all chatty with them. My coffee suddenly and sadly was empty, and then I was ready to leave. I waited and waited, and then waited some more. She finally came over with the bill and she knew she had ignored me because she kept apologizing. \n\nSo...I put some money in the bill-holder thingy (what are these called, anyway), and I waited some more. She was actually sitting at the table with the older couple and chatting. Finally she noticed I was still there and she came over and said I needed to take my bill up to the register. I look over at the register, smirk, and reply, \"There is nobody else here working the register.\" She gets a look of concern, walks around the corner of a small room, and then out pops some other woman to jump on the register.\n\nI suppose I had to guess that there was a mystery woman who would pop out of a hole in the ground to work the register.\n\nBottomline: rude owner, average food, below average service, and overall not a good experience. I gave it a second chance, but there will not be a third.", "In the past few months this has become one of my favorite breakfast places. I love Rodie's pancakes--they may be the best in town! Also love the breakfast skillets. The service is always good, and the food is excellent.", "We've been meaning to try this place ever since it opened, but the exterior...strip shopping center...wasn't that inviting. I'm so glad we didn't let that keep us from going there! When we walked in we were greeted very warmly right away and the service was warm and friendly the whole time. The interior is cute and cheery. The coffee cups are pretty small, so we emptied them fairly quickly, but our server was on the ball and refilled them often. I suggested larger mugs and she said that some people bring in their own...but she said the frequent refills kept it nice and hot. Among the three of us we had a Western omelette, pancakes, hash browns, bacon, and eggs over medium. Everything was delicious. We will definitely return!", "Rodie's consistently rocks our world. The only knock on the place is the ridiculously-tiny coffee cups. It's as if their clientele is composed of people with teeny-tiny mouths, hands, or appetites for coffee. I have none of those three. During our first visit there several months back, our server was good enough to tell us that many guests opt to bring their own normal-sized coffee mugs. I scoffed to myself (if that's possible), as I never wanted to be \"that guy.\"\n\nI'm \"that guy\" now. Their coffee is pretty damn good, a requirement for a five-star rating for a breakfast joint from me. The service is always friendly and prompt, and the food never fails to impress. If you want to make healthy choices, the Healthy Choice is aptly named and surprisingly delicious (egg whites, english muffin, etc.). If you want to \"cheat\" a little bit, the crepes are delectable as is the French Toast. Their pancakes passed our son's not-very-rigorous standards. \n\nRodie's has earned a spot in a pretty-darn-competitive regular breakfast joint market. If you get there early on a Saturday morning, you'll avoid a wait.", "Hostess was nice and got us seated in a quick manner. Food came out really fast but bland. They don't butter you toast unless you ask? What is the deal with that? Waitress seemed either bored or kinda annoyed to be there. Checked once with a drive by and next thing I know I have a check in front of me. She seemed more Friendly with other tables then ours but then she also didn't know us by name. Place was pretty empty for a Saturday." ]

[ 5, 4, 4, 2, 5, 1, 4, 5, 5, 2 ]

[ "My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this coffee shop this morning while walking on the bike path in Conshohocken. We've seen the building a bunch of times, but decided to wander in when we saw an OPEN sign. The place is warm and cozy, and has plenty of seating to sit and stay awhile. The coffee was delicious, and when we asked where it was from, we were informed that it is the same as the infamous La Colombe in Rittenhouse. The pastries were absolutely delicious as well. We learned that this was their first weekend open - we will definitely be back since we don't have anything else like this in the area.", "As an R6 rider, I was so happy to see that this coffee shop opened! I saw the \"open\" flag blowing in the breeze during my morning walk last Saturday and walked in to check it out. I was blown away at how warm and inviting it is inside! The owner is such a sweet and pleasant woman, and the people who were working Saturday were very nice as well, how could you not want a place like this to succeed? I came back later in the day and got a latte. My god it was the best one I've had in a while! I normally get a Dunkin' latte or iced coffee at 30th Street in the morning, but this place... I would definitely wake up 5 minutes earlier to grab my latte before the 7:09 arrives! I noticed that they also serves fresh baked goods from Le Bus that look absolutely amazing, so I definitely see myself and my boyfriend having Saturday or Sunday morning coffee and pastries here!\nI implore all residents of Conshy/West Conshy to skip the Starbucks on Ridge and make this place a success!", "True to my nature, while I haven't been able to rise any earlier to grab a coffee before getting on the train, I do go to the Outbound Station just about every Saturday for an iced coffee and some sort of yummy pastry. Just recently I had an egg salad sandwich that was awesome. I'm a happy camper!", "This former antique store is now a cozy and convenient cafe that offers edibles, and drinks of the caffeinated variety.\n\nIts quaint space has plenty of seating indoors and out, plus free Wi-Fi. Enjoy a sandwich, or a Le Bus pastry. Welcoming staff and solid iced coffee (not pricey, and credit cards are accepted) are gravy on this turkey. Need to escape the heat? They're right by Conshohocken's SEPTA station.", "Sweet little spot! The menu is limited but what it has is good. Coffee is decent, too.", "I spent a few hours here while working a few weeks back. Very friendly staff and great prices. this is a cozy place to relax and enjoy great sandwiches lunch specials or a mid morning coffee with co workers.", "Solid place to grab coffee or a breakfast sandwich and just hang for a while, especially in the summer. Proximity to the river trail is a huge benefit...we usually stop by here during Sunday morning walks with the pooch.", "I just encountered The Outbound Station recently. If you haven't been you should definitely go. I love the space and La Colombe is my favorite (brew it at home.) The people are great! I just worry because their prices are way too low ($2.95 for a huge breakfast sandwich on artisan bread). I'm not sure how they can make money?? I also heard they will be delivering lattes in Conshohocken soon! Woohoo!", "Not very inviting, the girl at the counter was kind of rude and dismissive.", "This place would be great-- delicious coffee, food and friendly staff-- except for an older woman who I think is the manager who is rude to the customers (and her staff) and overcharged me more than once by not asking if I ordered a small or large and just charging for the large! I am disappointed because were it not for this rude woman, I would be a frequent customer. I'll be going to the new coffee shop up the street instead, in hopes that they appreciate their customer's business." ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 5, 2, 2 ]

[ "Calypso cafe cuisine is now my midtown Nashville choice for Caribbean cooking. I love the vegetarian Black Bean Salad with cheese, beans, tomatoes, onions and more over a bed of tortillas and rice. Next time I may choose to get chicken instead of the rice on the salad for the same price, about $8. The sweet cornbread Bopija Muffins with coconut on top are to die for. Oh, my. Also topped with coconut is the spiced Sweet Potato side, a good choice. The callaloo mustard greens with tomatoes are good, but an acquired taste for some folks. Greens are good. Nearby Topanaris By Jamaicaway on Hayes is also fine, but not as affordable.", "I was a bit pained to see that the Calypso on Elliston had closed. I have been going there for years! However, I am very excited that they opened on Charlotte and stopped in on their second day open.\n\nThe space is MUCH larger and you can tell that they have tried to cater to the employees at the new HCA HQ that is being built. It felt rather like a cafeteria, and had plenty of seating! The staff was friendly and quick as always, and I grabbed my to-go order in about 5 minutes and was on my way!\n\nWhat I love about Calypso remains; a healthy and versatile menu for all dietary needs. My favorite sides are the black beans and sweet potatoes! Also, the BBQ sauce is the perfect sauce to use to dip the chicken into. mmmm. \n\nI still love Calypso and look forward to many more visits at the new location!", "So super excited to see a calypso cafe in the neighborhood. And literally right around the corner from our house, which is a huge plus for us. We've been waiting a while for a healthy cuisine restaurant in this area that won't break the bank. The service was friendly was the food was fresh and fantastic. I had the chicken and veggie salad and could barely put my fork down (pile on the sprouts-yum!). Husband had the barbecue chicken plate with sweet potato and orzo sides and was indeed a happy camper! Lots of parking is also a plus! We will be back.... Weekly!", "Great experience! Restaurant location opened only a week ago. Space is clean, modern and stylish. Got seated promptly upon arrival and food took all of five minutes to reach the table! Both me and my boyfriend had the beans + choice of 3 sides. I recommend the spiced sweet potatoes as well as the mustard greens, delicious! Very reasonable prices, definitely check this place out.", "This place claims to be healthy yet their salads are bland and only uses one type of lettuce,which im pretty sure is iceberg . I would say this place is mediocre at best. I am extremely disappointed that there is not more fresh vegetables in the the salads. I like black beans, but they should really try to be more creative with what they do with them.", "This place is great, must go! Great healthy food options, always fresh, always good, and great service! Love it! We need more of these restaurants.", "Yes, we all know that this place was voted as the best cheap eats according to the Nashville scene. That is pretty much accurate. Per the food to cost to volume of food consideration, this place does deliver.\n\nI mean the food is indeed healthy but nothing that has really wowed me, but for a sit down - non-fast food place, it really serves up options that normally go for double the price in any other establishment.\n\nThe ambiance is also open airy spaced yet modern so you feel like are in the 21st century with lots of space.", "Struggling to find the right words to describe Calypso because I really have mixed feelings about it. The experience (dining with 9 friends) was very nice. Great staff...courteous, attentive, congenial, prompt. But my \"sticking\" point with this review is the food. Simply put, I was expecting more. Portion sizes were fine. Pulled chicken sandwich (and roast quarter) chicken were both tender but too dry. The BBQ sauce didn't help because, while it moistened the chicken, it added only a modicum of flavor. The coconut-topped Boija Muffins were flavorful but also so dried out they crumbled into a (tasty) pile of disappointing crumbs. Chicken soup - ok, this was a positive. Orzo Basil salad - savory yum-ness. Best of the night for me - the Cuban black beans, cooked to just post-al dente and very flavorful with diced red onions and sour cream. Prices really can't be beat...it is a bargain. And the saving grace...Jerk sauce is picante but not hot, savory enough with a multitude of spices done just right. All-in-all an affordable average dinner.", "The quality seems to have gone down after moving to the new Charlotte location. Its also incredibly echoey and cold in the new location. It can be hard to talk to one another.", "I'm so happy this place is hear and love that we can have something quick with out sacrificing freshness or quality. Great to pick up on the way home on nights my husband and I just don't feel like cooking. My husband grew up on a farm where his family grew and killed their meals an he says calypso's collared greens are as good as his mom would make. Says a lot to be comparable to real southern cooking!!" ]

[ 5, 5, 5, 5, 1, 5, 4, 3, 3, 5 ]

[ "Great food, awesome owner. One of the best burritos I have ever had. Say hi to Sean if he is around.", "Calle Del Sabor is by far my favorite food truck in Philly. Sean, the owner, serves up the best pork taco I have ever had. Toped with Pico de gallo, avocado, and a special cheese...you can't go wrong. Check them out at Frankford and Girard on Weekend nights. You wont regret it.", "It seems that they may have changed primary location since they first opened, as I tend to see them a great deal between 34-35th on Market the past few months, which fortunately puts them in prime position for a great lunch rush in an area which seems to have been abandoned by a lot of the previous favorites in the area.\n\nOnto the food. They have the tagline something along the lines of \"we have the best tacos outside of Mexico\", which is a pretty bold claim...and one which I think they should at least be in contention for on some things.\n\nTheir chicken and pork tacos are studies in all the little things going right. They arrive hot on a toasted tortilla and have a great balance of creamy avocado, crunchy vegetables and juicy, shockingly flavorful meat. They have plenty of hot sauces to give that extra kick if you want, but there are already abundant spices that make the food, if not hot, deeply flavorful\n\nI should note that I'm not a fan of their steak tacos, which didn't pack as much flavor as the chicken or pork, but was otherwise well balanced. But even worse, I think, were the korean pork tacos. The pork itself seems to have lost flavor with the change in spices and simply didn't have the same depth of umami flavor. The dish loses the creaminess of the avocado (also causing less umami), and the texture is thrown off a bit by the pickled vegetables, and there really isn't any other sour to counteract them.\n\nStick with the simple stuff, and you'll be good.", "Calle Del Sabor is the latest Mexican food truck to hit the University City area and may be the first true contender to Don Memo's for Mexican food supremacy. There are plenty of taco trucks that have come and gone, including José Garces' Guapos Tacos (now called Distrito), but they simply cannot compare to the excellent taste of a Calle Del Sabor meal. If you want boring tacos for people with no tastebuds, eat at a truck with nary a Mexican cook on their staff. If you want tacos with meat and seasonings that are full of flavor, eat here. You won't be disappointed. I'm a big fan of their pork having tried it in the quesadilla and Cuban sandwich. The quesadilla is cut into five pieces and sprinkled with a generous helping of sour cream and pico de gallo. It is so simple yet so good at the same time. The secret to the pork appears to be the inclusion of fat, which help add flavor to the meat. Some of my non-foodie friends have an aversion to meat fats or non-traditional meat by-products yet these same sillyheads have no problems eating a common hamburger or sausage! Calle Del Sabor, don't change a thing because I love the bits of fat in the pork! Encanta el sabor del calle del sabor!", "How lucky am I that this truck is right outside my office? Muy lucky.\n\nHad the Al Pastor Tacos today which were deliciously flavored on what seemed to be a lightly grilled tortilla with just the right amount of grease to be delicious, but not too fattening. Topped off with greens and pineapple and a sprinkling of cheese made me one happy girl with a full tummy. In a word: Delicioso.\n\nNice guys working at the truck, too. \n\nHappy taco-ing!", "Absolutely the best tacos in the city. I have to say I usually have them at 2am at F&G but I've also gotten them clean and sober earlier in the evening and they are still a thing of wonder. I'm lucky to live a few blocks from Frankford and Girard, even if I'm going out in a different part of the city, I'll make it a point to stop by the magical intersection on my way home for some of the best food available in Philadelphia.", "I'm sober and I STILL LOVE THE TACOS. Calle de Sabor adds just the right amount of flavor to each bite. I've tried multiple items and none disappoint, from the delicious steak tacos, to the perfect quesadillas everything here just works. The staff is quick and friendly every time, even in the freezing cold.", "I was dragged here by my friends Gina V. & Susan G., complaining about the cold the entire time. (Gina V. says not the \"entire\" time, just the majority.) Anyway, I was pretty miserable company. But, after eating the yummiest tacos I've had in Philadelphia outside of \"Taco Loco\" on Washington Ave., I felt pretty bad about being a whiny biatch. \n\nThe Al Pastor tacos are a party packed into a seemingly innocuous grilled tortilla! They are certainly not chintzy with the filling or the sauces, as my shirt can now attest. Yay for messy, overindulgent tastiness!", "I'm from Southern California, and an extreme snob about Mexican food, and I can honestly say these are the best tacos I've had since moving to Philadelphia over a year ago. Both times I've been here, the Al Pastor tacos have warmed my tummy and my heart. And maybe even my soul. Yes, I do believe these tacos touched my soul.\n\nI've also had the three little piggies tacos, and even though I was hesitant about bacon on a taco, I'm glad I ate it because it was AMAZING! When you are drunk and need cheap tacos late at night, this truck is a godsend. When you are from California and need to satisfy your craving for legit Mexican food, this truck is a godsend. When you're up late studying for finals and grading papers and losing your mind and have GOT to get out of the apartment RIGHT NOW... well, you get the idea. Now go get some tacos.", "I stopped by this truck before starting my night in the fish town area. I got the Korean beef tacos and my friend got the burrito. This cart is cheap (relative to everything around it) and convenient, but the food isn't anything to rave about. I didn't finish my tacos because I just got sick of the bland flavors." ]

[ 5, 5, 4, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5, 2 ]

[ "Dear McDonalds,\n\nWe've known each other since we were youngsters and I've always been fond of you. We grew up together. We played together. Your gifts of free plastic toys captured my American heart before the days those same toys were made entirely of lead, and before those same hearts were made entirely of fats so fatty they have their own scooters reserved at Walmart.\n\nAnd yet despite all the years we've known each other, to this day your golden arching curves beckon me forth on occasion, to slip inside you, and leave just as quickly. You and I both know what this relationship is. We don't kid ourselves and we keep it professional. We are what we are and we'll never be more than that. That much has always fortunately been clear.\n\nSo when I learned of something new a couple of years ago, I knew it would be something I couldn't try with anyone else but you. But I was afraid to try it. Perhaps afraid of what you'd think of me after. Perhaps afraid of the permanent damage it could do to my insides. But today as they say, was a good day for a McGangBang. We've known each other long enough for me to feel comfortable with this kind of wild experimentation. So today was the day I let you have your way with me and now I'm left pondering what it is I've done. The subsequent crying in the shower didn't cleanse me enough, and the Fiona Apple music has only heightened my emotional state. Consequently I've turned to my friend Yelp for some catharsis, that is if any is to be found.\n\nI wasn't sure I could fit something so large inside me, but that's just part of the experience I suppose, the fear and the dread of shoving something so large in something so narrow an opening. An entire Spicy McChicken sandwiched inside a McDouble... wrapped up of course! You only charged me $2.00 + tax for the experience, which I know is a great deal and all, but now I just feel cheap and used. I don't know if I can ever look at either sandwich separately the same way again. And what if they tell Big Mac I cheated, or if it gets back to the little McNuggets? Oh my, what have I done?\n\nI just feel so dirty. That homeless woman going through the ordering line one by one begging for spare dollar bills from everyone didn't help, nor did the used syringe I sidestepped in the parking lot. I hadn't known you started using again. It was Lindsay Lohan wasn't it? You saw her again didn't you?\n\nOh McDonalds, one day, this will all end, and you'll never see me again. Every time I see you, I say it's the last, but I just can't quit you. I wish I knew how to quit you.\n\nBut one day McDonalds, one day...", "Obviously, there is nothing fresh about a fast food joint. You can say what you like about the salads and such but its hard to be that fast and maintain the proper level of nutrition. On that note, I love to bring my girls to their favorite hot spot. McDonald's is traditional. Kids love it. This particular location is truly unacceptable. It is dirty, it reeks of day old mop water being used over and over. The service is horrible. I have never had one employee of this McDonald's smile at me as I placed an order. I would never eat here and refuse even let my kids enjoy the occasional happy meal. This location is a direct reflection of poor management, lazy employees and packaged food. Yuck.", "i would never go into a mcdonalds...except that at 9pm i was walking by and really wanted some soft serve (and a small fry). \n\nonce i got over the diaper smell in there, i had an amusing time. \n\ni asked if they only had vanilla soft serve. \nmcdonalds staff stared at me. \nokay, do you have chocolate ice cream? \nno. \ndo you have vanilla? \nyes. \nokay can i have a vanilla soft serve cone.\nwhat?\nyou know, soft serve (pointing)\noh a cone. yah. that'll be $1..\nwait, and a small fry (and whatever he's getting). also do you have sprinkles?\nwe got dem (points to m&m's) and oreos mashed up.\noh, so no sprinkles? can you put the m&m's on the cone?\ni not gonna try. \nwait, why'd you tell me then?.... huh? okay just a plain vanilla softserve then.\na what?\na vanilla cone. \noh.\n\njeez. was seriously difficult to order one cone here. but, i was laughing most of the time, so i got a little chuckle with my vanilla soft serve. \n\nstill unsure as to why it smelled diapers. there was a very large fan blowing on the floor- not sure about that either.", "I just cannot do fast food. Blame it on the hippy upbringing.. the fresh from the garden veggies, the homemade tofu, the pasta off the press, the fresh ground venison...... whatever... everything just smells and tastes like grease in this place. And the service...... it horrifies... I know people hate their jobs... but it's a job. And damnit I know you're lieing to me when you tell me the milkshake machine is broken. I just want a freaking vanilla milkshake.", "1. They only have sweet tea, apple juice, and milk. But not chocolate milk. \n2. The drive through is 24 hours but you'll have to drive all the way to the front or else you'll interrupt the conversation of the girl who really doesn't mind that you bothered her...but stop bothering her, drive up. \n\nUhm. Ok. McDonald's, if this is your best I'm going to Rally's. \nOh. Wait. \nThere's a disgruntled employee yelling in the background. Oh, that's the manager? My bad...I just expected it to be a tad more professional.", "Went to this Mickey D's for the second or third time today with my gf. It's a decent place as fast food chains go.. but for some reason.. they don't have water at their drink stations.. Is water now too fuckin expensive to where people have to buy the bottles?? I do not understand that.. Every other drink is one dollar.. but water.. water is two dollars... MIND FUCKED", "Ok, so this Mcdonalds is a little on the ghetto side. This does not really bother me because one thing you learn quickly in this city is that the richer they are the snobbier and unwelcoming they become. So, go in, smile, be nice and you will surely be encountered with a little staring (which is normal) and a prompt smile back at you.\n\nService is quick and the staff is as friendly as working in a St Charles fast food joint at 4:00am can get. Place could be cleaner, but that just adds to the experience. My only gripe with this place is that your can't order from the outside if you don't have a car. I know its called a \"drive trough\" but dammit can't you just sell me the nuggets when I most need them!\n\nThey do have some shortages of food once in a while (they were missing nuggets one very very late nigh of January) but, in general, they have all the artery clogging goodness we have all come to know, and love.\n\nDon't be scared to go in!\n\nEnjoy!!", "Absolutely horrible. Made me wait 15+ minutes in their poor excuse of a drive thru wait area for one small breakfast item. Needs better management.", "So why does McDonald's hires such stupid people?\nI went to this McDonald's this morning and wanted to get the breakfast burrito combo but substitute hashbrowns for an oatmeal. The girl told me no. And I know you can substitute because you can substitute anything. Particularly if you willing to pay for it. But I wouldn't have to pay for it considering I have done it so many other times because I do not like McDonald's hashbrowns because they're not salted.\nThen I went to taste my tea after leaving the store already because when I asked the lady that was an unsweet tea she said yes, I go to taste it and it's a sweet tea. Very disappointed in this McDonald's this is the second time I have come here and I has gotten treated with laziness.", "ALWAYS TRAGIC BUT NOW THEY'VE CLOSED UPSTAIRS!\n\nDUMP THE FILLERS & CUT CALORIES UP TO 50%!\n\nBIG MAC: -28.3%\nFrom 530 calories to 380, cutting 27g of carbs.\nSeperate it into its 3 component parts. Discard the top bun. Flip the other two on top of each other. Turn this into a slider by paring off the excess bread. If done right you should construct a bun shaped pile of the scraps (see pics). It ain't pretty but why not?\n\nBREAKFAST BURRITOS: -31.67%\n600 calories to 410, cutting 8 grams of fat, 24g carbs.\nOrder two burritos, but one without cheese. Open them both up and dump the eggs and sausage into the one with cheese. Roll it back up (see pics).\n\nFRIES: -50%\n340 calories to 170, cutting 8 grams of fat, 22g carbs.\nLet's face it, only about half an order of MickeyD's fries are perfectly plump and crispy. The rest are purposely overcooked filler tomraise profits and aren't worth eating. Pitch the gnarly and tapered thin ones (see pics). Like eating peanuts but not their shells." ]

[ 2, 1, 2, 1, 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 1 ]