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Restaurent name is: La Station des Sports
review: This place comes first to mind if looking for a place to accommodate a large group and/or want to watch a sports game. Gets pretty festive in here when sports fans gather to cheer for their team; the perfect atmosphere to be if not at the Bell Centre. \n\nThe volume is extremely loud when the place is packed.\n\nThe food is decent - your typical burger and fries kind of place. Affordable prices too.\n\nThe low point for this place is the lack of customer service. Had a young waitress one time that stood there next to me after I paid....Obviously waiting to make sure that I tipped. Had also come here on a Friday at 2pm and it was quiet. Since very few clients at that time, there was only 1 waitress that worked the terrace and 1 other one that worked the floor for the whole indoor seating. I just ordered a simple BLT sandwhich thinking it would take the least amount of time to prepare.... But it took the waitress 30 mins to come take our order... and an other 30 mins for the food to arrive...and another 20 mins to get the waitress' attention to pay.\n\nJust come here when the Habs are playing to get the most out of this place. Ok, let's start with the good. Clean, new restaurant. Friendly, family friendly and lots of sport screens. Honestly their energy bills must be mad, ....no seriously. If you need a place for a big group to be served at the same time this place can handle it. I often come with a group of 10-12 after a hockey game. Ok, now the bad. The food is fine but the cost is high relatively speaking. So I would say price versus everything else...it is a bit high. That is why I give it a 3 rating. When I come to the south shore and need a good place for a group this is my choice, so try it out for yourself. Enjoy! Tr\xc3\xa8s sympatique, nourriture tres copieuse et bonne.\nAmbiance super surtout jour de match.\n\nAttention tr\xc3\xa8s (trop) bruyant pour les jeunes enfants. .. Nous sommes all\xc3\xa9 un samedi soir lorsqu'il y avait une partie du Canadiens et un match de l'impact (sur TVA Sport 2) et le restaurent ne pouvais faire jouer les deux parties en m\xc3\xaame temps car il n'ont pas acc\xc3\xa8s \xc3\xa0 TVA Sport 2. (vraiment? Un resto-bar sportif?) Le service \xc3\xa9tait extr\xc3\xaamement long. En effet, nous avons command\xc3\xa9 en 1 p\xc3\xa9riodes et \xc3\xa0 la troisi\xc3\xa8me nous avions toujours pas \xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 servis. Le serveur ne ramassait pas la verres vides et la bouffe \xc3\xa9tait correcte, sans plus. Costco Food with Non-English speaking waitresses...\n\nMenu is in French, with the American section in broken English (Hamburgers and Hot Dogs)\n\n\n\nBut there are a ton of TVs with Sports on them...\n\nI would need one of the tables with the beer tap installed to make this a 3... | canadian (new) | 12,400 |
Restaurent name is: Native Grill & Wings
review: 4.5 stars would be more accurate for me. My husband and I love this place for its wings and nothing else. We\'ve been here quite a few times since its 5 minutes away from our house and we\'ve always been treated very well by its staff. I love their honey hot wings. It\'s advertised as "America\'s favorite wing sauce". I\'m not sure how accurate that is, but I def can vouch for how yummy they are! I\'ve tried many of their wing sauces and even the mango habanero doesn\'t come close. The only thing I don\'t like about the restaurant is that it could be a bit cleaner and provide a more appetizing menu. My son doesn\'t like any of the items offered for kids. His macaroni and cheese was so dry and tasted like Kraft Mac n cheese that had been sitting out all day. Yuck! But even so, wings are so good, we still love coming back for more! Well, the restrooms are similar to a dive bar. No one seems to check on them throughout the night. A family restaurant ... The bar staff are phenononal. The Wings are pretty good. At least on Tuesdays on Wing Night. Lots of fried food. Everytime I go there I think that I will enjoy the food, but when I taste the food I remember that most of it tastes really boring. \n\nStick with the wings... Service stinks.....We stopped in and waited for 5-10 minutes and we left as no one came over to get us a drink. They were not busy. Grrrrrrr The wings are awesome!! I understand the wait at this place on Tuesday nights...especially since this is the only Native New Yorker around for miles. Going back soon I hope!! | american (new) | 12,401 |
Restaurent name is: Shibuya
review: My friend and I were drawn in by the trendy, upscale look of the restaurant and expected great sushi with five sushi chefs behind the bar. We chose to sit at the sushi bar since I've always had wonderful experiences and great interactions at past restaurants. The sushi chef in front of us had zero personality. The waiter although pleasant was only seen when he took our order and when he gave us our bill. My friend wanted to order a glass of wine and asked the host to send our waiter back over to no avail.\n\nI ordered Tako Sunomono and Sake nigiri. The vinegar in the sunomono was overpowering. The rice was hard and the Sake too fishy. My friend had a shrimp tempura roll which was too salty.\n\nOverall this restaurant is way overpriced, the service poor and the food disappointing. Just realized i hadn\'t finished this review - we came in early December and it was hands down the BEST SUSHI we\'ve experienced... and we eat sushi or Japanese at least every week. It\'s pricey but it\'s vegas :) and really, it was worth it.\n\nI still remember the ALBACORE appetizer - it was so good, we ordered it twice! LOL! seriously! i love albacore and if you do, you have to get it. it was light, the right amount of raw/seared (more on the raw side, like it should be), with crispy goodness on top. sigh... \n\nEverything we had was delectable! Another big highlight was the CHU TORO - loved it. Enjoyed the SAKE TASTER (think "wine flight" but with quality sake), and ended with the GINGER CREME BRULEE and a ginger beer. Odd, but surprisingly delicious. \n\nEd our server made the best recommendations and we will definitely be back when we hit up Vegas again! Ok, I've been on Yelp since 2006, my one only review was in 2009, and this is the first one since so will make this a good one. \n\nThis is our second time eating at Shibuya with our girls (age 19, 14). We wanted to go to L' Atelier or Craftsteak but could not get a reservation so we ended up here. Our first time was in Jan. 2007 and ordered from the traditional menu. Don't remember much from that meal but I know it was quite good. This time we had Teppanyaki. Didn't have any expectations but we were blown away. By far the best Teppanyaki we've ever had. However, if you're looking for one with a Teppanyaki show (such as that at Benihana's), this is definitely not the place. \n\nOur dinner: an amuse bouche (crab salad), the organic field greens w/ apple yuzu vinaigrette, soup (lobster and mushroom miso) main course ( Day Boat Scallops, Salmon-Sustainable Catch, Ribeye, Tenderloin) with dipping sauces trio (ponzu, ginge miso, garlic aioli), Organic Vegetables and Tamaki Rice. Everything was fresh, flavorful and cooked to perfection. We ended the meal with a dessert trio of mango mochi ice cream, choco lychee mouse and panna cotta w/ raspberry coulis. Loved it! \n\nThey have an extensive sake and cocktail list but we're too tired from our day trip to the Grand Canyon so we didn't have any.\n\nFrom the beautiful setting to great food, I would recommend this restaurant. However, I only gave it 4 stars because we weren't too crazy about the service. The Hostess were friendly, the Teppanyaki Chef was good, but our main server was abrupt. I even asked if we can order some items from the traditional menu and he quickly replied no, but we saw the lady at the next table who clearly was eating something off the regular menu. Me and my girlfriends went here for a birthday dinner. i was very skeptical about this place since i'm very picky when it comes to sushi restaurants. Surprisingly, this place exceeded my expectations. Our glasses were always kept full and our food came out quick. Three of us shared the soft shell crab tempura, spicy scallop roll, snow crab roll, and the mifune roll. ALL of it was delicious! My favorite though is the soft shell crab tempura. I would definitely return. First word to say is AMAZING experience. I chose the hibachi experience and what an experience it was. All employees were extremely professional and courteous, the chef was superb. I chose the "surf and turf" entree at $104... Yes PRICEY but truly one of the best meals I\'ve ever enjoyed. My meal featured a compliments of the chef salmon appetizer, house salad which was again the best I\'ve ever had which is hard to say about a salad. Then on to the crab soup, delicious. Then the main course. I\'m sorry to say that after the main course I had no room to try the deserts but I can imagine it is as equally special. \n\nPros AMAZING food quality and flavor\n\nCons $$$$ $100 per plate average | japanese | 12,402 |
Restaurent name is: Daily Bistro
review: After attending a Yelp Event here, decided to come back and have brunch with my friends. I could eat breakfast food at any time of the day, love it!! I went with the mediterranean egg white omelette complete with feta cheese and artichoke hearts. Served with a choice of hash browns or bistro potatoes, I love the bistro potatoes!! The french challah toast is also outstanding plus you can build your own breakfast burrito if you like. Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. False advertising makes me angry.\n\nLooking for a brunch spot on a Saturday morning we chose Daily Bistro mostly because on the website they advertise bottomless mimosas. I then looked on Yelp and people mentioned BOGO mimosas, which would have been OK too.\n\nWe arrived and were seated right away, the decor is chic and clean and the hostess seated us away from a huge table of screaming kids (I loved that).\n\nI had my heart set on some fresh squeezed (also advertised on their website) OJ and a little bubbly. I told the server to sign me up for their bottomless deal and she just stared at me. They DO NOT have bottomless mimosas or even BOGO for that matter, $6 each is their "special price". I ordered one that was a good ratio of bubbly to orange juice concentrate. Quite annoying. Ugh...\n\nSo on to the food. It took quite a while to come out, but when it did...it was hot!\nI ordered the burrito and my dining companion had the Benny. I really like the flavors of the burrito, it even had re-fried beans in it which I actually liked. I had hashbrowns as my side and they were literally swimming in a pool of grease, I had to send them back for the much better breakfast potatoes. \n\nSo all in all the food is good. Service was OK, and the cocktail situation stinks. Pleasantly surprised! I live nearby and have been wanting to try this place for a while. The inside atmosphere is nice, but seems a little...confused. It felt as though they had renovated but held onto old chairs, booths, etc. Other than that, though, everything was great. Our server was friendly and made a useful recommendation, which I always appreciate. I had the poached eggs with prosciutto (a.k.a. Eggs Benedict) and a girlfriend had a make-your-own omelet. Both meals were delicious! I'll definitely go back. I came here for a private event and was offered items from their brunch menu. What a spread. I adored the potatoes and the French toast. I do not know what in the world they put in that French toast, but holy smokes it was delicious. French toast can be soggy and downright gross in my mind, but this was firm and the hint of nutmeg or cinnamon? really added a special touch. \n\nI had the buffalo chicken wrap and it almost made my eyes water it was so spicy, otherwise I think the brunch menu was outstanding. I"ll definitely be back for more French toast. Not the bestest breakfast, but pretty good. It is a bit expensive for breakfast ($10 for 2 pancakes with fruit?) I sent the coffee back as I could not bring myself to drink it ... Now, this is either because it was old coffee or because I had just come back from 10 days in Hawaii drinking 100% Kona coffee. Not sure, but I wanted nothing to do with it. The pancakes were good, but nothing special and I wished I had the french toast instead as it would have had more flavor. The boyfriend had the steak and eggs which came with potatoes and a bagel; all of which he enjoyed. Not sure I'd go back for breakfast, but maybe lunch as that menu looked good. Service was prompt and the place was tidy and quiet for a mid-Tuesday morning breakfast. | american (new) | 12,403 |
Restaurent name is: Nagoya Japanese Restaurant
review: I have eaten here once and it was fantastic! We ordered a couple kinds of rolls, some with fish some without, both were excellent - they put some kind of sweet sauce on the crab rolls and it was exceptional! We also had some vegetarian tempura and that too was really, really good. Beyond that, the service was excellent, the waitress even noticed our inability to use chopsticks so she doctored them up with a rubber band to make them fool proof and it worked! I will absolutely go there from now on when I need a sushi fix! So I want to update this review. This is my 3rd time here. 1st time was well over a year ago for AYCE, then a few weeks ago for a lunch take out special (which was horrible) But I figured maybe I mis judged them and I should try the AYCE again. \nSo.... I walked in and there were about 8 other people there (not too busy). Hell I was surprised to even see that many actually. They have 2 chef\'s behind the counter and I\'m waiting patiently and I finally place my order. They typically stuff their rolls FULL of too much rice, so my first order was small just in case. To my surprise it was a normal amount. I was beginning to think that they may have changed their ways. The sushi chefs were a bit slow and I caught on pretty quickly that this was going to be a problem, because a saw a party of 4 walk in, then a few other small parties and a few people also sat down at the sushi bar. For most places, this is great and I\'m always glad to see that people are coming in, but the sushi chefs here were already so slow, now what are they going to do. Well it took forever to get my next few orders and I started to see why. They were very detailed with some of the orders and I don\'t mind that, but ONLY if you can do that and do it quickly. Other orders were SOOOO skimpy. I enjoyed their sex on the beach roll but it\'s topped with slices of salmon. The salmon slice didn\'t even cover the top of each piece of sushi, it was also incredibly thin, and part of the roll wasn\'t even cut into pieces. \n\nAll in all their quality was fairly good and I enjoyed my handrolls very much but I somehow knew this was gonna happen as it often happens at mediocre places like this.. I order my uni and sweet shrimp "oh I\'m sorry we\'re out" I WAS PISSED!!!!\nand it was on a Wednesday TOO. (I happen to know that Tuesday and Wednesday are the best days for sushi because of the fish markets in asia, so there was NO reason to be out of it) once again they most likely didn\'t want to serve it as part of the all you can eat.\n\nWhat\'s sad is this place has GREAT potential, and you can easily see that from the menu, the variety of rolls and even the sushi chefs. At one point I wanted to stand up and shout out how easily they are making this a bad place and it doesn\'t have to be.\n\nAll they have to do is work faster MAYBE put a 3rd sushi chef on, and don\'t be so skimpy with their fish. I understand cost and not over doing it either but don\'t be skimpy. There are PLENTY of other great AYCE sushi places that don\'t skimp at all.\n\nThis place is very very borderline about coming back for a return visit. I typically eat in 45 min I was there approx 1 hr 20 min. That is just TOO long for just goin by myself. \n\nWork on your speed Nagoya. Guests were comin in the door to give you a chance and you\'re blowing it and yet you have great potential. There's really only one reason to come here: all-you-can-eat sushi. Even if you just want one roll and some seaweed salad or something, the AYCE price is cheaper than paying a la carte. It's in a strip mall, as is the standard in Vegas. It's small-ish with sushi bar seating and then a few tables around the room.\n\nThe menu was lengthy. There were a lot of rolls to choose from, which I appreciated. And you can order half sizes of the rolls, so you can try out more types.\n\nEverything was alright. Nothing was bad. Nothing was great. It was average and mediocre. Not the greatest quality, but not bad quality either. This is a very middle of the road establishment. I went to Nagoya last night with my friend because one of my friends highly recommend the food here. however, it's nice to have 25 % off during the opening period, but I think the food wasn't good and I still cannot believe they charge me $ 2 for hot tea. ( wtf??) the service was okay. Our Shirmp tempura has only two shirmps and two pieces of vegetables. ( I guess it's sweet potato and onion?) The restaurant is owned by Korean i guess..I would rather to have BBQ here. I placed an order to go at Nagoya Japanese Restaurant once before. When I was there the last time I was told they do NOT have TO GO menus, but they do have their menu on their website. Today I went on the website & check out the menu. Called in, place an for 2 Dynamite. On the website the price is $6.95. But when I got there I was charged $9.95. When I asked them about the price I was told it was changed. I asked them if they had a TO GO menu. They said they only have the one online.\nDo they just come up with a MYSTERY price every time I go into pay? | japanese | 12,404 |
Restaurent name is: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
review: My friend just had a hair in his food that was at least a foot long. Waitress took it off he bill but said the manager was "too busy" to come over. Meanwhile the place is almost empty. It\'s not that hard. Wear a hair net. Meanwhile all the waitresses are walking into the kitchen without them. Hair in food is unacceptable. But hair in a food handled in a matter of fact way - because it clearly happens all the time - is disgraceful. I expect more from cracker barrel. It was one of my fave pleases to eat. But now I will never ever eat at one again. Good for breakfast. Had the skillet special and it was good. Server didn't really come around for refills till we were finished eating, but was pleasant. The food did come out quickly and was hot. We've dined here many times, it's hit or miss on food and service. This past weekend was a definite miss! Food order was messed up, we sat the entire time with empty beverages, then I found a black object in the mashed potatoes (size of an almond) cut it in half to see if it was a bug, it wasn't. Finally got server's attn, she proceeded to tell me it was part of the potato, and asked if I wanted to speak to a manager - not sure how that was going to help - didn't offer to replace the side of potatoes. Obviously I was not going to eat the mashed potatoes, most people wouldn't after finding a strange black object in them. We've had really bad experiences here before, but then we'll have a good experience. Just very inconsistent - but this was NOT good customer service by far. Ehh..the food is okay, waitresses are always nice. The mashed potatoes and gravy have no salt/ flavor..the hash brown casserole (that I've heard so much rave about) was hard and cold..i like the fried catfish it was very soft..but other than that not really impressed. Heart attack platter, yes. Delicious southern food, of course. | american (traditional) | 12,405 |
Restaurent name is: Annette Food Market
review: Annette Food Market was alright, but I won\'t be coming back. The food is good, but the experience had some disappointments. A shame because we had been looking to come here for a long time, and read & heard good things.\n\nThe one thing I noticed, as a person that enjoys beverages: there were NO domestic/local beer taps or wines! Maybe it\'s just me, but most neighbourhood restaurants have something, but this place seemed like it was anti-Canadian with their listings. Personally, I prefer to try new local beverages, and prefer establishments with a locavore mentality (sad, I was expecting more out of "Annette Food Market").\n\nThe service was... I\'d say less friendly than I\'m used to for a neighbourhood joint. Yes, they did the job, but it\'s less enjoyable when a server is bitter because another staffer was late.\n\nI came with my wife on a Saturday at 5:30pm for dinner, thinking that they didn\'t take reservations. Turns out, they recently started accepting reservations. The place was half full, and they gave us a table by the window; we wanted a better table, but it was reserved. During our meal, they rejected seating several other walk-ins, despite the half-empty restaurant. The party for that reserved table arrived at 7pm. In my opinion, the response should have been, "ok, it\'s 5:30 now, that table\'s booked for 7pm. If you can be done by then, it\'s yours." Instead we had the cold window table. In that time, they could have, and should have seated us in the better table, and another party. Getting rejected out of a half empty restaurant leaves sour tastes in peoples\' mouths.\n\nIn "my" way:\n1. We get seated at a better table. (win)\n2. Another party gets seated. (win)\n3. The restaurant makes more $. (win)\n4. Other customers get rejected out of a full, rather than empty restaurant. (as expected, no loss)\n\nInstead, they lost on 4 points of common sense as my way would have still allowed the party with the reservation to have their table on time. We had a great server, knows her stuff about each item on the menu. I wouldnt reccommend bringing a date here on a saturday night as we went during 9pm and it was busy with group parties and bar goers (the space and table size is limited). Its a tapas style venue, where each plate can be priced around 8.00 to 16.00. The carbonara noodles were half cooked. The pork shoulder is very tender. But the baked cheese dish is to die for. \nOverall decent experience, but for a pretty penny. TLDR : Good food that you would find downtown but overpriced, especially on the wine list and portions. \n\nSecond time coming here and felt I had to write a review for the first time. The food as always was good with a couple misses. To start off, you will most likely need to wait 30 min for a table without a reservation. They have a nice little bar you can wait at. However one thing you do notice instantly during your wait is that they do not have A/C in the restaurant. This is clearly a way to save money since I am sure they figure the pizza oven and an A/C unit would work against each other, but that's a sacrifice they should make. It was pretty hot in the restaurant.\n\nDrinks\nCheapest glass of wine is 13 dollars. Average cocktail is about 14 ( which are very good) so best bang for your buck are the cocktails.The gisele and G&T are both very good. Wine list is only OK, definitely over price for the selection and bottles. \n\nFood\nBrussels sprouts to start - under cooked and drenched in olive oil. Definitely a nice dish but poorly executed this time around.\n\nRavioli - very good, price wise pretty high - $16 for 6 pieces, could probably only share it with 3 people not even 4.\n\nRagu - very good, $16, would highly recommend\n\nGorgonzola pizza - again poorly executed, the bottom was too soggy, probably needed another 30 seconds in the oven or toppings needed to be lighter.\n\nNo complaints about the service, small restaurant you will receive as little or as much attention as you require. \n\nOverall, it is a good neighborhood restaurant that prices itself as a high end Italian restaurant in the likes of Buca, campagnolo, etc. You won't embarrass yourself with people who know food by going here and for the area it is one of the best. Had their vday prix fixe menu and the selection was not the greatest and the food was just mediocre. Loved my first dinner here at Annette's. \n\nWith a very cozy atmosphere and great service the night was an experience to remember. 5 stars for service. \nThis place is very small with a party room in the back that can fit 8-10 people quite well. \n\nThe wine selection is great with a fabulous dessert menu to finish the night. \n\nHad a great tasting menu tonight which included these unique ravioli with it's taste and preparation. The wood oven pizza is great and so are the other pasta dishes. \n\nI especially enjoyed the beef short rib which was amazing and tender. The beef and octopus carpaccio were on of the best I have had all summer. \n\nThere were some items I thought that could have been a bit better. The calamari was not very tasty and the tagliatelle was clumped together. \n\nThe dessert platter we had was 100% all winners. \n\nI am looking forward brining my friends here. Thanks to my friends at #passthetable who booked this night. \n\n#torontoeats #toronto #dinner #pasta #foodreviewca #foodporn #foodpic #instafood #eat #mushroom #ravioli #foodblogger #foodie #annettefoodmarket #yelpgta | italian | 12,406 |
Restaurent name is: Hakata Ramen
review: Bubble tea and Rice in stone pot is very good Bubble tea and Rice in stone pot is very good My opinion might be little biased here.\n\nAs for the ramen, i was pretty disappointed. It wasn't anything special and lacked of flavour. \nThe service is just ok. They just came to take an order and we had to wait in line at the cash to pay. \n\nThere are better ramen places in montreal. I don't think I will come back. This place is on point. Located upstairs in a building on Peel, it doesn't warrant the tourist walk by crowd. The ramen is delicious with lots of meat and flavorful broth. I usually get the tender pork ramen and some sort of salad. The short ribs are moist and tensor as well. Service is friendly and they remember your face after a couple of visits. It's never crowded and always a sure bet. Bouffe - Je ne connais rien au ramen traditionnel, mais j'ai bien aim\xc3\xa9 ceux-ci. J'ai trouv\xc3\xa9 la soupe ramen teriyaki tr\xc3\xa8s bonne. Et si vous \xc3\xaates de passage, essayez l'une de leurs boissons avec les perles de saveurs. Ces bulles au c\xc5\x93ur tendre ressemblent \xc3\xa9norm\xc3\xa9ment au faux caviar d'alginate. Au contraire de \xc2\xab caviar \xc2\xbb d'alginate, ceux-ci gardent leur c\xc5\x93ur liquide. Je cherche toujours \xc3\xa0 percer leur myst\xc3\xa8re. \xc3\x80 suivre...\n\nService - comme dit mon amie chinoise, le service des Asiatiques sera soit vraiment m\xc3\xa9diocre, ou totalement formidable. Dans ce cas-l\xc3\xa0, le service \xc3\xa9tait superbe. \n\nAmbiance - tr\xc3\xa8s beau d\xc3\xa9cor. Situ\xc3\xa9e au troisi\xc3\xa8me \xc3\xa9tage, la salle r\xc3\xa9ussit tant bien que mal \xc3\xa0 tirer un peu des rayonnements du soleil. | japanese | 12,407 |
Restaurent name is: Vivaldi
review: Great place! Intimate yet always full, the food is delicious and the staff is nice. Going there for valentine's day! You would never think walking in that the food is overly amazing, but looks are deceiving. This place is phenomenal. The grilled Mediterranean salad is mouth watering delish. I sometimes have that as my meal. \n\nI also love the chicken de crema (I think is what it's called) with sundries tomato's. \n\nGreat now I'm craving it!!!! I've been a million times and will continue to go!!! Want Italian in the West Island...go here!\nGreat food and desert. \nBYOB mean save some $$$\n\nFood ****\nService *** could have been better\nPrice $$$\n\nWould go back! Food was ok, prices are reasonable however my family and I froze in the restaurant. Ask repeatedly to raise the temperature, they completely disregarded our requests. They don't seem to understand that eating a meal at 17 degrees Celsius is not a pleasant experience. Went with a large group and ended up not having enough room at the tables, even though they were fully booked for the night they quickly found us another table! The service was exceptional, very attentive and friendly staff. The food was great and arrived quickly despite being a large group. Zucchini chips are to die for! Would recommend this place to anyone! | italian | 12,408 |
Restaurent name is: Kaze Japanese Cuisine
review: Me and my boyfriend always go to the same place for AYCE and decided to try a different place this time. So I chose this place cause I thought it had pretty good reviews. Well, I found it just OK, I wouldn't make the trip up here again though.\n\nThe sashimi was very fresh, I'll give them that. Their rolls were poorly made, like another person mentioned. Some were big, small, just inconsistent. Fine. Their dishes are pretty much hit and miss. Breaded scallops were good. Don't order their ramen in soup unless you want to get full off of it. The bowl was so big that it could seriously be a meal on its own. Oh and it was very bland. Ice cream had freezer burn and was really hard. There's a 15% service charge added to the bill and 5% (I believe) surcharge if you pay with another method other than cash. Service was good but nothing spectacular that's worth 15%. \n\nI've definitely had much better and wouldn't return. I really wanted to like this place. Its clean and has a nice decor but everything else is just bad. Here's why:\n\n1. After our first round of AYCE, we ordered a second round. 3/5 things we ordered only came and when we asked them about the other food we ordered, they looked confused. I felt like they did this intentionally because the same thing happened the previous time we had eaten there.\n\n2. The employee had been mopping the floors as we were eating. I don't know why but this is really gross. There was the smell of the floor mopping product in the air and it made me really dizzy. Besides this, I glanced at the floor and saw this huge ball of hair and dust collected underneath our table. There goes my appetite. \n\n3. The servers/employees really don't know any english. This was really frustrating when we wanted to know what exactly was in the rolls since we are not asian and have no clue, and didn't want to waste food.\n\n4. There is a fee, a card charge AND an automatic 15% tip added onto your bill so be aware that the AYCE prices aren't exactly what you'll end up paying when you're done.\n\n5. The ice creams were all freezer burnt. I guess they pre scoop and leave it in their freezer for a really long time, until it's ordered. This also was an issue the previous time we had eaten here. Don't look forward to the dessert.\n\nTry another sushi place! All you can eat? More like, "how long can you starve". With a group of around 25, I\'m sure they made a decent profit. Especially since after 40 min of waiting we got our first round of sushi. The longer they make you wait, the quicker you will feel full. It\'s places like these that taint the concept of "all you eat" style restaurants. Sorry Kaze, never again. My absolute favourite AYCE sushi restaurant.\nGreat service. Fantastic food. Always fresh.\nThey do add a 15% automatic tip but I always leave an extra 5%. They deserve it! We went to Kaze for an All-You-Can-Eat lunch on a Friday, and were very disappointed. \n\nWhile, the place was not too busy, our server forgot our orders serveral times. \n\nWorst of all, I haven't ever had sushi that I was so disappointed in before. The maki rolls and nigiri had an over-abundance of rice. I have eaten at many other all-you-can-eat sushi places, but never have I seen so much rice and so little anything else. What's more, the quality of the fish was very pedestrial too.\n\nShrimp tempura seemed like it had stayed in the fryer 2 minutes longer than it should have.\n\nAt the end we order ice-cream, which was brought out rock-hard. We spent several minutes chiseling, stabbing away at it until it finally softened enough for you to be able to eat it. | japanese | 12,409 |
Restaurent name is: Pizza Forte
review: The must rude and nasty service I have ever experienced, the cashier was extremely rude to my wife and my family. I am outraged Hard Rock Hotels has a person like this hired. She had no clue how to deliver our order when we asked for what we PAID she started to neglect us and took other people's orders, when my wife asked for her beer she denied the service and when my sister in law asked for her beer suddenly there were no more beers with a fridge packed with all the beer in the world. This is unacceptable!!! I use to recommend this place. WE ARE NEVER COMING BACK to either Pizza Forte or HRH!!! Pizza was good but very greasy. The customer service was super friendly. I got half pepperoni and half pineapple. It was delicious but too much grease. You know those places you don't review because you don't want them blown up? Well I'm telling everyone about Pizza Forte in the Sunset Station - so it never goes out of business. YUM. Pro tip - park in the covered garage off Warm Springs, elevator to 'Casino' and the slices are right in front of you. \n\nPepperoni - classic. Keep it real. We ordered their pizza after watching a concert on the premises. We were starving and wanted something quick. They closed at 10pm on a Sunday night, so we actually rushed out ahead of time to make it there before closing. We ordered a whole 18" pepperoni and sausage pizza. There were two workers; a young guy and girl. The guy originally told us that it would be 30 minutes for the pizza, but the girl told us 15 minutes, which it actually was. \n\nWe were right about the crowd... As we waited for our pizza, more and more people showed up with the same idea. Some people ordered ahead with an app or online. Others just got slices or ordered whole pizzas like we did. If you order a slice, they pop it into the oven for a bit to warm it, even though ready-made pizzas sit under the heat lamps. \n\nCustomer service was pretty good. No complaints, there. This was our first time eating here and the pizza was good. It was hot, the slices were big; when you order, you can choose if you want 6, 8, or 12 slices. It wasn\'t the best pizza in the world, but it was good and it definitely hit the spot late at night. don't go here. it's over priced & the food isn't good. at least not for the price. it's nice that they have variety of slices but.. for the price it's not worth it. it's like eating cardboard with little tomato sauce & little cheese. the cannolis are also the WORST. there's so much cinnamon that they're spicy? i wouldn't go out of my way to go here. the lady who works here is really nice though, i appreciated her being so kind. | italian | 12,410 |
Restaurent name is: Foreign Concept
review: Going to agree with Angelo for the most part: the real winners here are the sharing plates. I would consider a couple of the large plates to be sharing plates too, specifically the steam buns and the fried rice, which along with the crispy chicken tatami and poke small plates. The large plate beef exemplifies a dish that is executed properly but disappointing by comparison to the others with regards to pricing and flavour pop. There is definitely a lot of thought and work that goes into a dish like the fried rice with onset egg, with a great balance of earthy, herbaceous and sour tones. The char siu pork was just as good, with home made pickled vegetables balancing the fatting pork belly, and the foie gras helping justify the price tag. The strong Asian flavourings of the crispy chicken and tataki beef were a nice change of pace from subtle versions of these dishes at other restaurants. The poke had good flavour but a too soft texture, though the homemade crisps has a great texture. If you've got some money burning a hole in your pocket, and some friends who enjoy sharing, check this place out. Service is good. The menu is fairly mixed though the flavours aren't quite exotic, they are trying to play it a bit on the plain side for a 'fusion' concept. The menu falls a bit short on the beverages (wine/cocktails) side though they have a full bar. I was disappointed. The menu looked very interesting but the food just wasn't that great - not that tasty and not necessarily cooked well, especially for the prices. The eggplant appetizer was tasty as well as the fisherman's stew (which came with lovely big prawns). The Chinese doughnut however was hard and tasteless. We also had the fried rice which came with very little meat and was pretty....meh, just ok. I was most disappointed in the crepes which contain octopus. I've had different octopus dishes at a few restaurants in Calgary and really loved it, but in this dish it was overcooked and the dish was rather bland. I thought for sure it would be a winner! So, it wasn't an awful experience but definitely not worth it for the price. With all the great restaurants here in Calgary to choose from I won't be returning. This restaurant was underwhelming. Went on a double date as part of a work dinner. We had reservations. My guest wanted to check it out. \n\nThe hostess greeted us and asked if we wanted to sit restaurant or lounge side. They said the lounge side would have dim sum service - so we went to the lounge. \n\nWe ordered a quite a bit of food. The experience started poorly but got better. \n- I would not recommend the charcuterie board. The mix of Asian inspired meats and pickled vegetables wasn\'t desirable or tasty. \n- we then split albacore tuna poke and the beef tataki. The poke was flavourful and plentiful - delicious. The beef tataki was also executed very well, great taste and texture to the dish. Both recommended. \n- for mains, the charsiu pork and foie gras deconstructed steam Bun was excellent. If you go here - definitely try that. The Alberta Trout was just good - nothing super memorable. \n- We also tried all the desserts as well, which were good. There was a Vietnamese Coffee Parfait that was the most popular - thought personally I was happiest with the coconut and pineapple gelato .\n\nThe reason for two stars was really the service. I can\'t stand going to places where either a) they don\'t deliver on their promises or b) they basically "forget" about your table. \n- the dim sum service we were promised never came. No apologies, just a shoulder shrug from our server and an "I guess it\'s not coming". \n- very slow on water and sake replenishment. I served the table the sake bottle I ordered (we did not get any recommendation on sake despite the staff saying they learning/ learned about sake).\n- frequently had to hail down staff to ask for items.\n\nOutside of the service, the wall decor is interesting but the furnishings and table settings/ chairs are plain and uninspired. \n\nI wouldn\'t go back, nor would I recommend to friends. So much to eat and so little time. We were able to squeeze Foreign Concept in for a cocktail drink and snack during my Weekend in Calgary.\n\nA Pan-Asian restaurant with Jinhee Lee as Executive Chef in the kitchen. She had won various Culinary competitions and was the Top 3 finalists in Top Chef Canada Season 6.\n\n2 Asian Inspired Cocktails and a Beef Tataki\n\nLove the plating. I love those little flowers. \n\nCocktails were A OK but I would not say they were well crafted. I do like the more innovative approach which made them more unique.\n\nSitting at the bar in an empty restaurant was a little awkward. Service was attentive. \n\n3 Star for now. But back in the future for a full meal. | asian fusion | 12,411 |
Restaurent name is: Jo Jo China Bistro
review: Definitely not authentic but there's probably slim pickings in the area. Waitress was very pushy and short with hurrying us up and trying to get us to order alcohol to raise the total bill. Disappointed with the roti dish and the food could have been better without all the oil doused on it. Good, not great. \n\nGood edamame. \nThe salad was good, not great. My salad was a bit smaller than hers. Dressing was good. I liked the fried egg noodles in there. \n\nI got the basil chicken on recommendations here and was pleased, nice strong interaction with the peppers and onions. Chicken was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. \n\nWife (vegetarian) got the mixed vegetables with brown sauce. Her flavors were a little too subtle for her taste. She never adds salt to her meals but needed to on this. \n\nI wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. It's a step up from your normal strip mall Chinese but not nearly as good as Thai House, Vietnam Grille, PF Changs or Enso. \n\nDinner prices are a bit high - but I guess they have to pay the Stonecrest rent somehow. I've never been disappointed here. Much better than PF Chang's. Sure, the dishes aren't off-the-wall creative, but its fresh and good.\n\nBest dish here: Basil Chicken.\n\nThe service has always been friendly. Good enclosed patio area for little kids to run around while you eat.\n\nPortion sizes are HUGE...enough for take out, or to split among friends.\n\nCome with BOGO, and eat for cheap. PF Chang lite. Jo Jo's is a good place for fusionish Chinese. The pan seared shimp dumpling appetizers are great. The Asparagus Twin Twist is real good. All entrees are under $15, so it's not too pricey. There's outdoor eating too...if you like watching the Rea Rd traffice roll by. Nestled in the shopping center, you may not immediately notice the place - it's not like the restaurant jumps out at you, being that there are only another hundred or so shops in the development. Right there around the fountain have to be another dozen or so shops, and on any given weekend night, it's pretty packed.\n\nBut it's probably worth stopping in, as the atmosphere is good and the food is quite decent. The service is solid, approaching excellent. The only downfall that we really found was that the drinks weren't really maintained.\n\nSitting at the bar, waiting for the rest of our party to arrive wasn't bad, and service is good for the first drink. But they don't really ask you if you want a second, or keep your water or soda filled. They don't fill the snack bowls (pretzels, nuts, that sort of thing). They won't keep your tab running to your table, and it's hard to get your check closed out in order to be seated.\n\nOnce seated, the service flows well enough, though if you ask for a suggestion from your server, they don't help much. The menu is small, with only a dozen or so items, and with recommendations of perhaps half a dozen, it really doesn't help to narrow the field. So if you like to have the server point you, you're out of luck. The best bet might be to throw darts, or hope you are there with someone who has been before.\n\nInterestingly enough, we did pick some items suggested by the server, but the best food of the night was actually an item not given by the server - it was the sesame chicken, which by most accounts is fairly mundane. But it was quite tasty.\n\nAll-in-all, the experience was good, and probably worthwhile, but it simply wasn't the best that there is to bad had. There are certainly worse places to be found around town, but there is better to be had as well. | chinese | 12,412 |
Restaurent name is: Dirty Drummer
review: I was hesitant to stop in for lunch after a coworker talked me into going. I always avoided going because everyone told me that you go in, eat and come out smelling like grease. Also they kept referring to it as the dirty dungeon. So I thought ill give them a chance to disprove what I was told. \nFirst impression when stepping inside, empty, not as dark as I imagined not too bad. Next checked out menu, not a whole lot of selections to choose from that isn't fried. Also very overpriced. I'm sure they may be struggling for business and had to raise prices, but... you better have some awesome food for the prices. I ended up ordering a hot dog with sauerkraut, a side of fries and a soft drink and a side of ranch. Hotdog was a Hebrew national beef, fries were crinkle cut, lemonade may have been running out of syrup. I think two things are a complete turn off for me, the wait for the food was ridiculous I'm guessing 20 minutes and the prices. I tried to come up with a work around for future orders to keep supporting this local business but when I asked if they offered pick up orders she said yes but they charge a fee for that. Well I guess I'll have to walk to Costco for a Hebrew national and a soda for 1.50. The bill was the deciding factor, 15.00 before tip. My co-worker only had wings and a soft drink theirs was 16.00 before tip. I just don't see the point of returning since service was ok, wait too long and food was ok. If you are the owner please improve service times and stop charging 1.00 for ranch and 3.50 for a soft drink. I'll give 3 stars because I truly like to support local business, I hope they improve some of these (reoccurring issues) as I read in others reviews as well. Thanks This place has remain unchanged since my last visit about four years ago. I enjoy sitting at the bar and watching the "chef" cook me a fresh well done burger. The meat is clearly fresh as I watched the dude press it on the grill and this guy knew how to make it well done. We got a good bun and some addictive crinkle cut fries. Of course there is also the splash of wine that might make the difference. This burger is way better than even some local places like the CBCB factory. Cold beer and a burger and sports on TV - not much more a guy needs (in a bar). Awesome service, delicious grilled wings. Easily a great hole-in-the-wall for anyone in the Phoenix area. There is a pool table and a wide variety of seating options. Their sandwiches are delicious as well! I love this little place, I've heard they had a lot of problems with the old staff but since then have gotten some great people working. They have great wings, the bartender got me hooked on grilled teriyaki ....if you are going to get them pay the extra dollar to grill them totally worth it. I'll have to go back and try a burger they looked awesome and are cooked in wine Great neighborhood bar/restaurant! We come for lunch on a frequent basis and they remember my standard order (Baja sandwich with extra crispy fries) every time. We've also had work events and our Fantasy Football draft there. They're always willing to work with us on reserving space and rearranging tables to meet our needs. $2.50 drafts at Happy Hour and great wings make for a nice evening. Also, lots of TVs for sports viewing. | american (traditional) | 12,413 |
Restaurent name is: Sapore By Zafferano
review: Poor service dulled the meal. Usually good but tonight's poor service was awful. Apps cam with meals missing cutlery missing napkins no service. If you don't like to serve don't be a waiter. Your food is never that good Awesome for meeting and parties, service is awesome A+ there isn't a bad pasta on the menu, all good high quality ingredients. The mushroom risotto is my fav brought out pipping hit with parmiggiano shavings\nThe antipasto platter for however many quests you have should start your meal off, there is a little of everything and put together fresh\nIf you like lamb chops they do a nice job here, better than most \nYou can go into this restaurant and order anything on the menu no worries \nGreat place ...... Oh and the wood oven pizza is great! I\'ve worked around the corner from this place for years, and I never knew how beautiful it was inside! Located in an industrial plaza in Woodbridge, this restaurant is huge and wonderfully decorated - rustic and classic looking. Warm Italian feel. \n\nMy Meal: Pollo Portofino\nPan seared chicken breast with roasted red pepper and mushroom in a pesto white wine sauce. Served with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables. \n\nVerdict?: YUM! The chicken was tender and flavourful. The veggies were crisp. The roasted potato was...ok. But if that was the weak point, that\'s fine by me. \n\nThis is a venue of choice for my colleagues when we want to take a client out for a nice lunch. I would definitely bring someone here! I\'d like to try one of their pizzas...a colleague at the table ordered one and it looked awesome. \n\nWait staff was friendly and attentive. As Arnold says... "I\'ll be back." We just had dinner there. Our first time and our friends 3rd time there. \nWe had the worse service ever. \nThe waiter left us for 20-25mims at a time and then at the end of our meal we didn't see him for 45 mins. We told the manager if we could have our bill explained the issue and still no apologizes. All the tables around us with this particular waiter received the same bad service. This was our Valentine's dinner spot for year 2017. It had a grand rustic feel when I entered the restaurant. The servers were wearing all black and were very hospitable. Majority of the servers were also new Italian immigrants, so my experience felt authentic. \nThe food was delicious. The grilled calamari was grilled beautifully and the balsamic drizzle with olives and capers have it an amazing sweet and salty flavour. I had the Gnocchi stuffed with ricotta cheese in a ros\xc3\xa9 sauce. I'm a big fan of gnocchi and the different ways it's served and this was so delicious. I savoured every bite; although, it melted in my mouth so I don't think I did much chewing LOL. \nLast but not least after all that food and wine there is always room for dessert. We shared the cream br\xc3\xbbl\xc3\xa9e. It was served in quite a big dish which I was totally fine with :P that too was not overly sweet and very delicious.\nHad a good experience here! | italian | 12,414 |
Restaurent name is: El Fish Taco
review: I wanted to like it but....hmmmm. Maybe I'll try something else before I finish this post\nThe service is excellent tho This place is amazing I am so happy to have been introduced to this place. Everything was fresh customer service was amazing and it is very clean!! \n\nI got the lunch special $4.99 two tacos of your choice a small shrimp soup and a agua fresca either jamaica or horchata it was delicious filling and such a cute presentation!!!\n\nHighly recommend it!! This place is a fun little spot with amazing food. The dishes are packed with flavor and are presented creatively. Service, food, and ambience are all 5 stars! I ordered the fish and chips taco, lobster thermidor taco, and the el fish taco costra. All 3 were amazing. Fish and shrimp was fresh - juicy, not rubbery. I'll definitely be coming back!! Ww! Man am I glad I stopped in here for lunch. I was actually on my way to another place when I happened to see the big Sign "El Fish Taco" . I have never been here before and we\'ll I love me some good fish tacos. I am in and the atmosphere is very nice and has a beach feel to it. The menu is very simple and to the point. \n\nAfter I looked over the menu I decided on the El Fish Taco . Seemed only right. I also order the chips and salsa. The chips ce out and were fresh and hot! Such a nice change from the regular. When the tacos came I was in awe. They were hot fresh and best of all so damn good! \n\nI would highly recommend you try this spot out. I know that I am coming back again there are so many more things I want to just try here. This is definitely a 5 star place. Enjoy! | mexican | 12,415 |
Restaurent name is: Les Cavistes
review: Excellent bistro fran\xc3\xa7ais. Bon service, carte int\xc3\xa9ressante, menu du jour variable. Belle carte des vins. Ateliers de d\xc3\xa9gustation de vin offerts. Absolutely beautiful restaurant, perfect for an intimate dinner. The menu is definitely on the high side, however, but the portions are decent and the food was good. Wine was excellent! Don't miss out on this restaurant if you are in the neighborhood. Great food. Great service.\nAmazing selection of imported wine. Fun Terrace.\nThere is even a private room for events. Tr\xc3\xa8s bon. Plats bien ex\xc3\xa9cut\xc3\xa9s et personnel\nProfessionnel et tr\xc3\xa8s sympa. \nBon choix de menu. Fun Place! Classic Bistro fare. Checkered floor, with huge war times lamps. Service was excellent. Very interesting wine list (all private imports; good selection by the glass). The ambiance is cool. It's a simple, very good menu. A bit out of the way, but in a very nice neighbourhood, with plenty of free and easy parking. \nGo there with your friends for a good times and good food! | canadian (new) | 12,416 |
Restaurent name is: Suha Bites Sushiburrito & Hawaiian BBQ
review: Oh this food was so good! Great pork buns, great spam musubi and the shrimp poke bowl was sooo tasty! So much food! Best Hawaiian food I've had here in Las Vegas. Not really made to be an eat in place. Only a couple of tables and chairs and everything is served in to go containers but the food is fabulous! Will definitely be coming here again. Discovered this place a couple weeks ago and it's definitely become mine and my coworkers go-to spot for lunch. The food is always fresh and delicious. Their sushi burritos/bowls and their Hawaiian food always hit the spot. We're definitely regulars here and will always be back for more. Look at the garbage sushi bowl they made for me here:\nhttps://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/suha-bites-sushiburrito-and-hawaiian-bbq-las-vegas-4?select=0JPjGXTsUlL8pQduvwildQ\nIt's brown rice, salmon, seaweed salad and poke sauce. This trash cost $8.50. Their version of poke sauce is more consistent of a teriyaki sauce.\n\nNot coming back, and if I wanted Hawaiian BBQ I'll probably drive down the street to Makai Pacific Grill on Rock Springs.\n\nI do not suggest getting bowls here. They have 4 options of bowls and if you decide to do custom, you're probably picking from only 4 fish proteins then the rest on the BBQ side of things. \n\nI didn't get a chance to try the Hawaiian BBQ or sushi burritos. I stopped by because it takes a little bit of time for Bover to make the yummy things.\n\nI do like how they store their items in like a cooler whereas other places leave it out and about. Was just in to pick up lunch. Everyone here goes above and beyond what is considered good customer service and their food is excellent. Very generous portions. I'll definitely be a regular customer. Amazing fresh sushi burrito, super friendly people, what more can you ask for! I already know what I'm ordering on our next visit! | asian fusion | 12,417 |
Restaurent name is: Napoli Pizzeria
review: I recently did a pizza crawl through squirrel hill with a friend, where we hit every single one of squirrel hill's 7 pizzerias, and got a slice of pepperoni pizza at each one in a row! Napoli's had the best pepporoni hands down, and in our opinion the 2nd best pizza over all next to mineos. Napoli's pizza's a bit greasy, but very good over all, fast, cheap, and has the most crispy and flavorful pepperoni of any pizzeria in squirrel hill. A must for any pepperoni lovers! The best pizza in Squirrel Hill. Napoli makes the most New York/New Jersey-like slice you can get in Squirrel Hill. No, it's not as large a slice, but they do a better job than anyone else of getting the sauce and cheese to melt together and live as one. The guy who is always there, what a dick.\nPizza has gone down hill.\nVery rude, when our sub had onions, we ordered without. \nGo to Aiello's Napoli tries to put itself into the famous Pittsburgh pizza competition against Aiello's and Mineo's, but it falls short, save one standard: it looks damn good. In the end, however, it will always place as shameful, shameful bronze. Here's what is best about Napoli: its cheese, which tastes exactly the same as the other two (same cheese seller?), and the crust is chewy, too. But the sauce is rather flavorless, though a little sweet.\n\nDon't get me wrong. This excellent pizza, and it destroys 95% of all other pizza in the universe. But in Pittsburgh, it only wins the consolation match. Great pizza and great service. These guys are really great, nice people with awesome pizza. Try a cut of plain or spinach with their ranch dressing. You should draft your will first bc you might die and go to heaven. Just sayin. | italian | 12,418 |
Restaurent name is: Tripps Bar and Grill
review: New and improved bar menu after this business took over Jocko's. We had appetizers (pub pretzels and garlic Parmesan wings) Burgers were exceptionally juicy and served at the perfect temperature. my friend had the hot Italian sandwich and said it was tasty. We will be going back.... 3.5. When we pulled in here to eat, I was almost disappointed bc I thought it would be straight bar fried food. I was so pleasantly surprised that I may have rated it more than it deserved. I got the gyro, which was pretty good. Nothing special. My husband got the pulled pork quesadilla. That was what floored me. It was delicious! I couldn't believe how good it was and I think I still can't! The pork was cooked wonderfully and there was plenty of melty cheese. Well done. We also shared a basket of the loaded fries and those were good as well.\n\nThe atmosphere was nice, it was a bar but it was a good size and clean. It wasn't too busy so it wasn't loud which was nice. You could prob do better around that area but since there was a wait at Boneyard this wasn't a bad second choice. I was going to give them three stars but since they've been arrogantly unresponsive to our complaints since 4/6/14. Over two weeks later and apparently they do not care about responding to customer complaints.\n\nFirst time visiting Tripps since they took over Jockos. My Wife and I ordered Plain Burgers at $6.5 each .... at least that's what the menu said. We asked if they came with fries. Waitress says yes. When the final bill came we had been charged for Cheese burgers at $9 each. We had not even ordered cheeseburgers! And so now Tripps says the burgers only come with chips and the fries are extra. Menu is deceptive and apparently they want to keep it that way because they have not offered to resolve the discrepancy. The waitress could have explained that the fries were extra as well. When we called to complain we were bluntly told fries are extra ... no apology for resolution for their deceptive menu. Looks like they are out to make a quick buck. Burgers were OK .... we've had much better at Fox and Hound, Cornerstone Brewing, Moosehead and of course Great Lakes Brewing's restaurant.\n\nLarge Dortmunders were going for $7 each!!!!!!! Give me a break! 32 ounce Dortmunder at Winking Lizard is $5.50 on Thursday. Fox and Hound regularly charges $6 for their large Dortmunder. $5 for a large Dortmunder at the new Local Tavern in Parma. And to note also ... a small Kentucky Bourbon Ale at Tripps was $6. That's about what we pay for a LARGE one at Tony Mallone's in North Royalton!!! \n\nBand was good but way too loud. I run three studios in Cleveland plus own and play through many rock rigs including four Marshall stacks. I've had a top twenty CD in Canada and was on NPR so I know good sound. Apparently there were others that agreed and left as well. There's good loud and bad loud which means there are bad acoustics at Tripps. Jockos had the same problem due to poor acoustics in the place and Tripps has done nothing to improve the acoustics. Some bands at the old Jockos had a clue about EQing for bad acoustics ... Shout for example had a decent PA and EQ'd properly. \n\nWe won't support this restaurant. Won't be going back. Probably the worst wings in town. When they first brought out the wings half were less than the size of a wing, we are still trying to figure out how that happened. Most were small, cold and sauce was not flavorful. When two of us complained they brought us back a new dozen which were not drained and sitting in a pool of oil. We told the server we didnt want them that have given up. So now we have 3 dozen wings not touched and the manager had the nerve to only comp us for one dozen. I told the server all should be he said well we made you more. Mind you we never asked them. Horrible food, service and the manager has no customer service skills rather sit at the bar while he should be dealing with the issues of his staff & especially his cook.\n\nNever again even if they paid me to eat there. It would be nice if Broadview Hts would get some better resturants. Love this place! It's always perfect and they're so genuine and polite. We stop in at least once a week! | american (traditional) | 12,419 |
Restaurent name is: Don Tequila Mexican Restaurant
review: I agree with the first review, been going there a lot and have tried many different meals, all have been great. Service is also great.\n\nThat was then, now....\n\nIf I could give it a zero, I would. When this place first opened and Pablo was manager, it was very good. After him and his wife left, the place went down hill fast. Poor food and worse margaritas. Not planning on going back. I hate Americanized Mexican. \nThis place is just like alla the resta them.\nHuge, obnoxious menu.\nUgly, sticky venue.\nDry, pukey rice.\nAll at a cheap price.\nEverything looks and tastes the same.\nSuper, mother-effing lame.\nJumbo margs that taste like ass.\nNext time, I'll surely pass. An OK place. I've tried several things on the menu and nothing has thrilled me. The staff always seems slightly distracted. My wife prefers the margaritas here to the drinks at Jalapeno Loco. I'd rate the food about equal. If I could give it a zero, I would. When this place first opened and Pablo was manager, it was very good. After him and his wife left, the place went down hill fast. Poor food and worse margaritas. Not planning on going back. I tried to use an Entertainment Book coupon for \'buy one, get one\' entree. The cashier said it can\'t be used for a vegetarian entree. WHAT?! It is an ENTREE. It cost the same amount as a meat entree. It was listed under "ENTREES". There was also no wordage noting "screw you vegetarian" on the coupon.\nWouldn\'t have pissed me off so much if the cashier wasn\'t so "F-- you" about it.\nNot going back. El Charrito is better, anyhow! | mexican | 12,420 |
Restaurent name is: Boomer's Sweet Home Chicago
review: I just found Boomer's Sweet Home Chicago closed. There were papers on the door saying that the property had been seized by the landlord for non payment of rent. How sad. Italian beef, wet with hot peppers. \n\nBliss. Aside from the girl behind the counter being rude to us.. then our sliders not having cheese on them as ordered and paid for... it was a delight to watch the owner berate her in front of us when we brought the sliders back in and asked for the cheese we paid for! However, once we got the sliders back to my friends house we were both very disappointed that the sliders were completely unseasoned and lacked that delicious salty slider taste that were accustomed too. \n\nI also order a loaded Chicago Dog which I ate almost immediately, soggy wet mess, yes made by the same girl.. you know, it only takes one bad employee to ruin an experience forever. Will probably not return as I made a special trip to check this place out after so many favorable reviews. \n\nI'm still so very disappointed, love sliders. in town for the Cubbies games, My aunt recommed this place. Im glad she did. I got an Italian Beef with sweet peppers, wet. It was very good, almost as good as Portillos.\nIll go back for sure when we are in town So i get the hanker-in for a braut. Not a hot dog but an ol' Chicago Braut. So i remember seeing this place in Glendale with some good reviews and grab a coworker and head to lunch. \n\nFirst the pros.\n\n1. Clean\n2. Nice Menu\n3. Friendly Staff\n\nCons.\n1. A bit pricey for hot dogs\n2. Way too Average food.\n3. Slow getting food to you. \n4. Serves Coke products (subjective I know)\n\nSo I get the Braut with frys and a coke. The Braut is grilled but on the small side. Sort of thin and short. The bun is steamed with poppy seeds and the frys are crinkle cut and thick. The food was alright at best. \n\nThe coworker got the Polish Dog with chili cheese frys. The Chili was good, the cheese was good, the dog was average and a little dry. It was not thick and juicy like it should be. \n\nI would try again but not for awhile. | american (new) | 12,421 |
Restaurent name is: Wing Wah
review: food was good, but service and atmosphere is much to be desired!!\nCold and noisey, not very friendly waitress/hostess and never enough ice in your water Can't believe I caved and tried again. Terrible communication and unfriendly, food is a d plus, still has not improved over a few years. Our new take out place. Pretty quick with the food. Good amount for a fair price. Only knock is their egg drop soup. Broth is very thick. Texture isn't right for that soup for my taste. Worth the drive from where I live. Communication with staff was difficult and apparently we are outside of their delivery area (in Northfield) because she asked if we could pick up. \n\nI had General Tso's Tofu. Nothing spectacular, but good. My husband said the pork fried rice and sweet and sour chicken was good, definitely better than most strip mall restaurants. \n\nWe'll order again when we want a quick dinner. Pretty decent Chinese food for the area. They deliver and I really like their pork fried rice and egg rolls. Not the best I have ever had but we order there pretty regularly. | chinese | 12,422 |
Restaurent name is: The Bagel Cafe
review: I stopped here last night on the way out of Red Rock Casino and bought a few bagels to bring home. I had one this morning - salt - my favorite. It was very good. The place is a bit pricey with the bagels being $1 each, but you're paying for the location and the convenience.\n\nIf you were playing in the Sports Book, I could see where you might want to go here for a quick sandwich to eat while you watched the game or race. I have been to The Bagel Cafe a few times now and I think it's A-OK! \n\nGood option for a bite to eat when you are looking for something quicker than one of the sit-down restaurants at the Red Rock and something better than the food court.\n\nLike Ken M., I too had the Philly chicken, however my sandwich was not dripping in oil and the fries were crispy and delicious. The staff seems friendly and everything is made to order. I have also seen the club, the chicken fingers, and a few others. Everything was good. \n\nNow, let's not go crazy. I wouldn't order EVERYTHING off the menu. C'mon folks, its a grill next to a sports book. I still advise making your choices wisely. Maybe avoid the tongue or the chopped chicken liver sandwich? I'm just saying . . . not my bag baby. Of all the things I have ordered, I haven't had anything bad.\n\nI say when you want a quick bite (for lunch or breakfast, or even a snack) stop at The Bagel Cafe. Order smart, keep your expectations in check, and enjoy your grill food! Then, get back to gambling! Where you can find me most sundays. But lately the service is getting SUPPPEERRR SLOOOWWW. Plus the price has gotten insane, last weekend it cost $42.00 for my bf & myself, crazy for breakfast. The french toast is extremely good and their bagels are fresh. I\'m a New Yorker, born and raised on the likes of Rattner\'s in the East Village and transplanted here. There is no "great" deli food. Give me a bagel (a bagel\'s not a bagel unless it\'s a bagel. If you\'re from NY, you know what I\'m talking about. The Bagel Cafe has BAGELS. Unfortunately, it like most others now has stepped into the non-traditional, with chocolate chip, blueberry and other flavored circles of dough which are most assuredly not bagels, but muffins. They don\'t count. Anyone who eats \'em out to go to Freeds and buy cupcakes.\n\nA good plain, egg, sesame everything, poppy seed and sesame seed bagel is what the Bagel Cafe has along with a variety of cream cheeses and great lox. It purveys pastrami sandwiches that are every bit as good and as large (I buy halfs) as New York -- and they all have the right amount of fat. Similary so for corned beef. Of course you can order them "lean," but what\'s that about. That\'s just fake deli meat -- After all, ya gotta die of something and my motto, one of the anyway, is that I don\'t want to die with a tuna sandwich in my hand.\n\nGive this place a go, a regular go -- It has great baked goods as well, fresh. This bagel cafe bears no resemblance, menu or otherwise, to the other location. \n\nThat said, if you want a tasty bagel in the middle of the sports book, this is a great stop. \n\nWe stopped in for sustenance during our Sunday bike ride. The prices are high, the ambiance is low, and the food takes a bit longer than expected. The bagels are chewy fluffy and delicious. I had a bagel, egg, sausage, and cheddar sandwich. I think it ended up costing $6- so with my husband and 2 drinks we spent over $22. That's a bit much for counter service bagels. \n\nI'd pop back for a bagel in a pinch - but would go to the original bagel cafe for the better experience. | american (traditional) | 12,423 |
Restaurent name is: Fujiya Ramen
review: Really good!!!!\nTastes incredibly great!\nMy roommate and I once tried a ramen bar in LA and that was really good, we always wanted to go there again. And now we don't need to, just few blocks away from home! Everything was absolutely fantastic! Our server, Lauren, was incredibly friendly and helpful. She made us feel very comfortable. The rice bowl was truly flavorful and filling. I'd recommend this place to anyone. Much worse than the previous izakaya. Ramen portion is half the size. All fishcakes missing. Only half an egg present instead of one. Significantly reduced amount of pork belly meat. Etc etc. The only thing that stays the same is the price. Finally, an authentic ramen joint in Pittsburgh. Some reviewers mentioned the portion being too small, but not to me - especially with their thick pork-based broth. Their appetizers and yakitori (skewers) were also very tasty. (Good to see smelts on the menu!) Our servers were very attentive and friendly. The only downside is that they do not have a liquor license yet, but I heard they are working on it. Will definitely be back. Great ramen, appetizers, desserts and donburis. It's affordable and delicious. I do recommend their ramen and ice cream tempura. Just remind that Friday and Saturday night is busy so maybe you will have to wait for a while to get a table.\nFor me this is one of the best Izakayas in the city in terms of cost benefit. | japanese | 12,424 |
Restaurent name is: Dilly's Deli
review: Dilly's Deli is a frequent stop for us when we're close to ASU. The Dilly Club is a great sandwich especially when you add avocado. You can choose from a bunch of different breads and they also have wraps and salads. The soups set Dilly's apart from other sandwich shops. I prefer the Wisconsin Cheese while the wife loves her Cream of Broccoli. Friendly staff and it's very clean. Super great deli with tasty sandwiches and soups. The Blazing Buffalo is my favorite. Its a shame that this place went from great sandwiches and soup to just garbage. My second to last visit, the bread to filling ratio was downright ridiculous. I continued to give this place a try because they had yummy bread bowl clam chowder. \n\nToday I came only for soup and ordered to go. I took one bite and there were two problems; soup was barely luke warm and it tasted like a corn chowder..possible mix up?! NOPE. They served me expired cold soup. WTF!!?!?!' \n\nThanks for the refund but that isn't acceptable. Im praying i dont get sick from this.\n\nNo more dilly's! Youve sold out and product is garbage now. Great customer service ....staff was very understanding after I explained that two other ppl and I thought the chipotle slaw tasted old...smokehouse monthly special was really good...will definitely go back i ordered the reuben sandwich on rye. it was a great sandwich. i also ordered some chips and a fountain drink with a side of potato salad. all the food tasted great!\n\ni went here for lunch and the parking lot was madness. the line to even place your order was crazy. bring some patience because it's worth the wait! | italian | 12,425 |
Restaurent name is: Moe's Tavern & Grill
review: They have Frida's margaritas. 'nough said. Other than that, there's really no reason to stop in here. Don't waste your money on the food. The food is over fried (in old nasty oil) and lacks edibility. The margaritas might have given me an instant cavity. The beef is low quality and the fries were literally, the worst I have ever had in my life.\n\nThat being said, if you want to stop in for a beer and catch the last minutes of a game, moes is a decent option. Just don't pick up that menu They have Duff Beer, and it's very cheap. Quite appropriately, it tastes like water and urine. The food is some of the worst I have ever had. Fries were a floppy unseasoned pile of grease. My buffalo chicken sandwich was doused in so much buffalo sauce that I could not taste anything else. The chicken's consistency resembled wood, and the lettuce was more limp than wet pantyhose. I find wasting food to be despicable, but this just wasn't food. I took two bites of my sandwich and had them throw the rest out. I like Moe's atmosphere. I like the service there. I like Moe's drink specials. Even the Duff beer they serve measures up to the same crap produced by Coors, Bud and Miller.\n\nMy problem, of course, is with the food. Overpriced and underwhelming--I don't think I could think of a better way to describe what I had. I got the Apple, Bacon, and Cheese Panini, which was recommended by our waiter. Two large, greasy pieces of bread, with 1-2 strips of bacon, a few very thin apple slices, and a slice or two of average cheddar cheese. The price was an outrageous $8.50. To serve a sandwich with hardly any substance (this thing was anemic) and then charge such an insane price really is absurd. Moe's needs to get a chef in the kitchen who knows what they're doing, or they will be doomed to go the same route as their sister restaurant, Frida.\n\nOn the flipside, the fries were excellent, and some of the best I've had. I'll keep going back to Moe's because I like the atmosphere, but count me out when it comes to ordering any food there whatsoever. Great food! Best burgers in town, really fresh! Service needs some improvement! Good draft beer selection! | american (traditional) | 12,426 |
Restaurent name is: Scramblers
review: I enjoy this place a lot. The food has been really good thus far, great portions on breakfast foods -that's all I've had there thus far- the coffee is 'meh', run of the mill food service coffee is really the only 'fault' I can throw in here. Service is really fast, friendly, courteous etc. It's acceptable since there's really no other options in the area, but the it's just standard fair. It's great they give you a carafe of water, and pot of coffee, but they don't even pour the first glass. The coffee is very weak, and watered down tasting. The food was fine, standard breakfast fare, similar to Bob Evans. Visited Sat. 11/21 for the first time around 1pm. Got seated immediately, which was great. \n\nThe food was good. I had the Westgate skillet, and my fianc\xc3\xa9 had the traditional Eggs Benedict. The skillets are a great size, and all around $9. Cooked to perfection, although a little lacking in the spiciness category. The coffee was hot and flavorless.\n\nWill probably not return due to our server. She had the most lackluster personality imaginable. Was never welcomed or greeted. She arrived saying, "Who gets the coffee?" Really? Come on, now. Also waited far too long for the check, and went copious amounts of time without refills. I'm surprised at how many people enjoyed this place. We were all excited to have a new breakfast place in Strongsville, much to our disappointment this place didn't meet our expectations. \nThe place is dirty, we found hair in our food, the toast was burnt to a crisp, the pancakes were raw in the middle, our server wasn't knowledgeable, we ordered our meals with hash browns and they told us it would be 30\nMinutes Bc they aren't cooked yet. It's a breakfast place! Why don't you have hash browns? \nI actually visited here a couple times to give it a chance before I left a review but since our last experience was so terrible I had to finally share. Won't be going back. Food is ok, service is ok. I didn't hate it but I won't be back, not worth the money. | american (traditional) | 12,427 |
Restaurent name is: Taco Bell
review: The manager here just helped me out sooo much! She was beyond sweet & super pleasant ! She completely turned my attitude that I had towards her around lol. So grateful she was able to help me thank you so much ! She's a doll BEST....BEST....TACOBELL customer service ever!!!!! This is not my regular TACOBELL but I have been here couple times and everytime I must say EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Today though this girl name CAITYLN! Omg!! She made our evenings! She made us laugh just so FRIENDLY!! I just want to say KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS!! And you guys should train other Tacobell to do the same! Decided to go here since I wanted something quick and easy for dinner. I ordered the crunchwrap combo which came with a taco and a drink. Food was good, but the shell in the crunchwrap wasn't crunchy :(. The employees here are really enthusiastic which was quite a surprise! Friendly and awesome attitude is always a good thing. I'll drop by here again sometime and check out the other menu items. This Taco Bell is excellent. We came in around 9am and discovered that their entire menu is available at 7am. We initially were thinking of breakfast, but we quickly fell back on our favorite 'crunchy taco supreme'. Oh and we tried their Chicken Chips with cheese sauce. Was not sure what to expect with these. They are like flat chicken tenders. Not too bad, but a little dry the longer they sat there during our meal. There was a hint of spiciness to the chicken as well. \n\nThe Tacos were fresh, and packed full. The lobby was clean and well stocked. Definitely coming back to try their $1 breakfast menu items. I feel strange about writing a review for Taco Bell, but this location is the best of the best in fast food. The customer service is always top notch. The employees are friendly and joyful every single time. I've never had a bad experience at this location. I'm also completely in awe of their multi-tasking skills because I don't think I could do as much as they do as well as they do. Did I mention that they are happy and friendly while doing it all? This is definitely my preferred location. | mexican | 12,428 |
Restaurent name is: Pika Japanese Express
review: This is a wonderful place!!! If you are looking to try something new and yummy this is the place!! They have the best staff and customer service : ) bring friends and family it's awesome food!! I hope these guys do well. I'd love to have a Japanese restaurant closer to work but, the competition around S. Tryon @ Shopton Rd is too stiff. Some changes to the menu will be required. \n\nAt the moment the menu only has hibachi grill style items and a total of three sushi items. The current promotion is buy-one-get-one free meaning we spent $6 a piece. Not bad when discounted but, not good at the regular price. I'd rather go down the street to Fortune Cookie II.\n\nIt's a great idea with some potential but, with the current menu and prices, I'm sad to say Pika Japanese won't be around too long. I think some things should be clarified that a previous reviewer overlooked. When I moved back from Clemson, SC (RURAL) to southwest charlotte I was floored that there was no hibachi express kind of places in the area. One night amidst a pouring rainstorm a bolt of lightning illuminated the "NOW OPEN Pika Express" sign and I was so excited I almost ran off the road trying to get there. This place has the EXACT same menu and prices as every other hibachi restaurant in the southeast. \n\nIf you want sushi......this is not the place. If you want egg rolls and General Tso\'s Chicken....this is not the place. BUT if you want Hibachi....THIS IS THE PLACE! First you need to know that Hibachi is sauteed meat, (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp) vegetables, (mushrooms or broccoli, and glazed carrots) and fried or steamed rice. There are two versions of each dish: Hibachi and Teriyaki. It is a very simple menu and the food is prepared VERY quickly (about 5 minutes) and is incredible. All this is served with a side of shrimp sauce (does not have shrimp in it...it\'s just the name) which is great for pouring over your rice. It\'s actually much healthier than most of the food you would get at a Chinese restaurant because it\'s not deep fried or slathered with sugary sauces. Pika Express does a great job for what it is. The food is the take-out version of what you get at a Japanese steakhouse where they cook it in front of you for 3 times the price. Needless to say, I go there 2 to 3 times a week and the food has always been fantastic. If you want sushi and egg rolls...go somewhere else. If you want GREAT inexpensive hibachi you will be thrilled. I went here for lunch with co-workers the other day. \nWe had called ahead because they mentioned in the past it took a little longer to get their orders. \nI can't say the service was outstanding, or maybe they were off their game but it was lacking.\nThe food is good, however it's not something to write home about. \nThis place is okay for a quick cheap meal, but I can definatly find better out there. I love japanese food and sometimes I just want a quick Japanse take out that does not require me to spend $15-20 bucks to get it. I was very happy when Pika Express open up in the South Charlotte area. \n\nIf you are looking for Chinese food then yeah, you need to go down to Fortune Cookie, but if you\'re looking for "express Japanese" food then this is the place to go to if you\'re in the area. \n\nThe food is good and decent for the price. Sushi is just an extra to add to their menu so don\'t go there wanting Chinese food and sushi and being disappointed. "READ THE SIGNS" \n\nI\'m giving it a positive reviews because it meets all the qualifications of a Japanese Express place. | japanese | 12,429 |
Restaurent name is: First Watch
review: I love breakfast. And I enjoy First Watch quite a bit. They offer healthy options and special options for just about everyone.... it is not a greasy or buttery palace of breakfast food.\n\nThere is usually a line when we go, but it moves very quickly. I love having a carafe of coffee on the table for us to serve ourselves- makes it more efficient than waiting for the waitstaff to ask us if we need refills. The food was outstanding.\n\nYes, it's going to be a couple dollars more than your usual Eat N Park or similar breakfast. That's because it's better quality food, better and healthier options. There's no such thing as a free lunch... good stuff doesn't come cheap. Love ordering to go too. It's an improvement on Eat n Park. They have some healthy food options, and their service is quite good.\n\nThere's outdoor seating, and the tables all have umbrellas. \n\nI like that there are newspapers you can read and they are kept somewhat organized up front by the register.\n\nThe tables are clean, and they bring you a glass jar of water so you can refill your own glass when you like.\n\nUnlike some other reviewers, I got very quick service, but that may due to the time of day. There seem to be plenty of staff working, and the service was very good. This is the second time at this location. The first was, well, the first strike. This second trip is heading down the path to being a second strike too. The saving grace to my last trip was the wait-staff. \n\nFirst trip: 1. Water bottle at the table had food debris floating in it.\n2. The glass was visibly dirty\n3. The breakfast tacos were WAY over cooked to the point the corn tortillas were crispy (not fried, just dry) and the egg and meat was crusted and dry.\n4. The tacos were sent back and French toast was brought as a replacement...absolutely nothing worth writing home about, but the meal was comped on account of the crunchy breakfast tacos.\n\nSecond trip: 1. Wait staff was again stellar. \n2. Water at the table again had floating food (I hope) particles.\n3. Ordered the trifecta, chose waffle and over light eggs. Waffle was awesome! Eggs were over medium/hard.\n\nOverall, after two trips and having the 'dirty' water both times and the less than awesome food, and having great experiences with the staff, I rated my experiences 3 stars. Going up to 5 stars, just gets better every time we go. Quick service, delicious food, the right amount for the price. You won't be disappointed! Went here on Sunday for brunch and there was a 25 minute wait. Recommend using NoWait - didn't realize they use that app or would've added our name to the line beforehand. But the wait wasn't terrible - it may have been less than 25 minutes since tables were turning pretty quickly.\n\nOrdered the Harvest Egg in a Hole and the menu description made it sound more fancier, trendier and yuppier than it actually appeared in reality. I was expecting a rustic, thick-cut sour-dough bread with wilted kale sauteed with cremini mushrooms (aka fancy-schmancy mushrooms) and got what appeared to be white bread (I'm sure it was sour-dough but didn't really taste much of anything except the egg and sauce), with raw kale leaves that had some white mushrooms sauteed to a mush and probably three bacon bit crumbs. \n\nThe egg was runnier than I usually like but all in all it was an average meal. The highlight of the meal was probably the juice. I drank the Day Glow which has a gingery taste so if you don't like ginger don't get it. And my husband had the Kale tonic. I really liked both but drank more of the Day Glow since my husband doesn't like ginger. \n\nI'd probably go back to try something else but not when it's so crowded on the weekend. Overall, I thought they make the place seem trendier and tastier than it actually is. Great job marketing! | american (traditional) | 12,430 |
Restaurent name is: Assembly Chef's Hall
review: In town staying at Sheraton Cener across the street.. great space, people, food and drink. A high-end food court for hipsters, techies, and 30-40 somethings, Assembly Chef\'s Hall is tucked right behind the Sheraton hotel on Richmond and York St. There\'s some really great finds in here but it\'s definitely on the pricier side for lunch/dinner. Now, the following is a list that was pulled directly from the Chef\'s webpage, but I\'ve starred those that I\'ve personally tried and can recommend:\n\n1. Tokyo Smoke\nCoffee for the sophisticated smoker; those who embrace high design and alternative states of mind.\n\n2. Reyna\nMediterranean shareplates and mezze, from charcuterie to pintxos and everything in between.\n\n3. Hibiscus\nFine gluten-free, organic, vegan and vegetarian cuisine from the heart of Kensington Market.\n\n4. Dailo\nNew Asian Cuisine, featuring predominantly Chinese fare with a French tradition.\n\n5. Ramen Isshin\nBringing authentic Ramen to the heart of Toronto, offering a wide variety of bowls that are unique in flavours, textures and taste.\n\n6. The Good Son Pizza\nHand-tossed, made-to-order pizza with the finest variety of toppings.\n\n7. Bulldog Coffee\nTaking the espresso experience to the next level. Featuring a unique blend created with the finest and most flavourful beans from Africa and Central and South America.\n\n8. Tachi\nOmakase, elevating one\'s appreciation of sushi beyond the palate to encompass the entire sensory experience.\n\n9. Little Khao\nToronto\'s favourite Bangkok and central-Thai style street food, made with the freshest Thai ingredients. A Khao San Road joint.\n\n10. Cherry Street Bar-B-Que *** Worth it! Delicious and saves you the hike out to the beaches! The guys here are super nice.\nPit-smoked barbecue, drawing on a variety of regional styles and flavours.\n\n11. Mira Mira\nHealth-conscious fare with purposeful, high impact ingredients - without the sacrifice of bold flavours.\n\n12. Resto Boemo\n"Boemo" meaning bohemian or free spirit, serves up contemporary Canadian comfort foods.\n\n13. Shari\nChirashi, consistent with Chef Jackie Lin\'s passion for excellence and authenticity and his desire to share traditional\xe2\x80\x8b Japanese fare and food culture with his customers.\n\n14. Nutbar\nSuperfood snack cafe.\n\n15. Love Chix\nThe neighbourhood go-to favourite for crispy fried chicken with a touch of Canadian infused flavours.\n\n16. Colibr\xc3\xad *** OMG-higher end than Seven Lives in Kensington, more of a treat! But Seven Lives is still better value. 2 premium tacos for $14 and the tortilla is handmade (impressive!)\nAuthentic, hand-pressed tortillas with regionally-inspired fillings and a variety of fresh, daily salsas.\n\n17. Bluenose Lobster\nToronto\'s freshest, Nova Scotia lobster prepared daily; from bisque and rolls to full lobster thermidor.\n\n18. Short & Sweet\nHandcrafted using only the finest ingredients including pure vanilla, Belgian chocolate, fresh berries and mouthwatering citrus. Topped with sweet buttercream, colourful sprinkles and belgian chocolate shavings, Short & Sweet provides a perfectly delicious take on your favourite homemade classics.\n\nMon - Wed\n7 am - 10 pm\n\nThurs - Fri\n7 am - 10 pm\n\nSat\n10 am - 10 pm\n\nSun\nComing soon! (dated Apr 14, 2018)\n\nCredit for restaurant descriptions and hours goes to: https://www.assemblychefshall.com/menus/\n\nNow back to my review... Most of the meals range from 12-15+ dollars and there is an expectation to tip, which is unlike other food courts. With tax, it\'s not a cheap lunch. Expect to pay about $20 and more.\n\nYes, the quality is there in the meals and there\'s definitely a variety to choose from but as for a downtown quick meal, there are better value spots. There\'s all-you-can-drink free water at the bar; self-serve.\n\nAlthough the atmosphere is a bit noisy (loud top 40 music), it\'s great for groups of 4-10 (or even more!) and for indecisive hungry folks like me. Good for meet-ups with your office friends and networking events.\n\nLook for the electric red "A" sign at 111 Richmond Street and the entrance with the "Google" sign. It\'s almost like the hidden cave of treasures in Aladdin; prepare to be amazed. Good options for food but the hours are really annoying. They need to update the hours on their website. There's been quite a few times that I've gone here thinking the food spots are open because according to the website they are and then I get there and almost everything is closed. Today I got there at 8:09 hoping to eat at Mira - the website says it closes at 9 and the hall closes at 10 but when I got there, they had just closed. Please update your hours and close according to the hours on the website. Great alternative to your traditional food court. All the vendors are top notch. The tacos are amazing and so is the bbq. \n\nThey also have a great selection of vegan and gluten free dishes and treats. \n\nGreat spot if you are with a group that has a variety of preferences and dietary restrictions. \n\nYou can have a nice meal here for under $20. Which is amazing for Toronto. I went to their Chef's Hall tasting events ($30 for 6 items) tasters and it was totally worth. I had a chance to sample a lot of different items they had and was completely stuffed by end. Considering that a lot of these vendors stem from popular Toronto restaurants, I wasn't surprised by how good the food was. Completely fell in love with parmesan brussel sprouts for the first time. | japanese | 12,431 |
Restaurent name is: Pizzeria Monz\xc3\xba
review: A new dining experience! The bacon wrapped dates were wonderful, the Left Hand Milk Stout great and the Classic combo pizza was delicious! The atmosphere is relaxing, the staff very attentive and friendly, beautiful surroundings, a perfect five star experience! I can't believe this is the same place as the old Nora's. They really did a great makeover.I had the pizza, which you can mix and match toppings. They have their own hot chili sauce which should be illegal it's so good. They didn't have desert yet, but that's a good reason to go back if it promises to be half as good as the pizza. My wife and I actually went to Pizzeria Monzu for the music. They have some of he best Las Vegas musicians performing dinner jazz. The owner occasionally sits in with the band and sings classic Italian tunes in a beautiful operatic voice. I expected that from the restaurant's reputation. What I didn't expect was one of the best meals I've ever eaten. I'm 63 and have traveled extensively and from my dining experiences this a 5 star experience. \n\nLet's start with the ingredients...everything homemade from scratch with vegetables, grains and spices personally selected by the chef. Don't be fooled it may say Pizzeria in the name but the food is made to be both delicious and healthy. This is the kind of gourmet meal I would expect to find in Northern California. The servings are large but they encourage you to share. I've never seen a salad section so appetising and unique.The pizzas are also unique it's not the kind of pizza you can get anywhere else and the combinations of ingredients and presentation make it a new culinary experience no matter how many different kinds of pizza you had before.\n\nIf you are in the mood for something new and adventurous that's easy on the palate and the digestive system, nourishing and exotic this is the place to go. My sister is a vegetarian and next time she's in town I'm taking her here the first night. The best pizza I have ever had.\n\nI thought about qualifying that as "one of", but no, I feel confident saying this is simply my favorite pizza. Their dough is like no other--not just in the sense that they\'re making it themselves, but also in that their recipe is fantastic.\n\nIn fact, the whole experience was exceptional. The staff was all friendly and helpful. It\'s not cheap, but it is well worth the price. If you're looking for delicious Italian, served with love and integrity, you've come to the right place.\nI highly recommend chef Gio, and his staff.\nThey will treat you right. | italian | 12,432 |
Restaurent name is: Ali Baba's Restaurant
review: Saw that this place had great reviews, so I decided to try it with a friend. Honestly the good here is amazing! Bought the chicken shwarma with lentil rice and loved every bite! Definitely worth your money! Alan K. from Markham has hit the nail on the head with his review! I love this place and try to pick something up every time I pass by. The service is also great which is rare for places that can get as packed as this place does. Advance warning - once you try their food, you will obsess over it several times a week and want the next fix asap. I have tried several shawarma places and Ali Baba's blows them out by far in terms of taste, quantity, and price. They have different daily specials every day but my favourite is definitely the Chicken Shawarma on a plate with rice. The variety in you get in choice of food there is amazing, from 2 different types of rice to choose from (brown & yellow) to the various samosas (veg, chicken, and beef) you can pick and choose your meal. Their humus and garlic sauce is definitely a must try! Their meats are definitely better than a majority of places around not soggy like some places and the portion size they give you cover 1/2 the plate! If you love shawarma, Ali Baba's is definitely a must try. Simple and delicious! Every time I'm in Toronto, I hit this place. Don't forget to try the lentil soup! I went to the Ali Baba on Bloor St. West mainly because it had halal chicken. The shawarma and service were pretty good. However, I hate it when cashiers don\'t return the correct change. Even if it is 10 cents and makes no difference to your life or my life, it matters. At least say something like "Sorry we don\'t have enough change right now." Don\'t just not give it back and assume that\'s acceptable. | mediterranean | 12,433 |
Restaurent name is: Starlite Restaurant & Bar
review: Pizza's OK but don't order Fish & Chips, can buy better at Safeway.\nReally the worst I've ever had at a restaurant...ever! This cute little restaurant has been in the location for as long as I can remember. \nThe decor is a little outdated but it goes with the menu that also needs updating as both haven't changed since the restaurant opened. \nI don't mind the decor because it reminds me of a small town restaurant and the seniors in the area who have been coming for years love it but you can make some changes to the menu. \nThey do not carry anything spicy! My Mom loves spicy stuff on her pizza and was asking for banana peppers, jalape\xc3\xb1os, anything to put on her pizza but nothing! \nOverall, go here for pizza :) We stopped in on a whim.\n\nWe ordered the pizza, it was good but pricey...$18 for a medium (not enough for a hungry group of two plus a preschooler...should have ordered the large). \n\nFood was good but I would probably not be a regular because it is pricey for what you get. Would consider going more frequently if pizza was 25% less...now just not great value for my money.\n\nDining area was clean. Got a few stares because we were probably the youngest people in the joint. Average age was probably 70 or so. Was definitely an interesting dining experience!\n\nThere is a lounge attached. The lounge offers some food specials on certain days of the week. Seems like restaurant does a lot of take-out orders.\n\nDecor like mentioned in other reviews is dated but restaurant is clean and dining area/washrooms are maintained. Service was friendly.\n\nIf you are in the area, I would say, try it out We have been coming here for many years. It is always very good. They welcome you in and let you choose where you want to sit. \n\nWe have our favourite dishes and a couple not so good ones . Their pizza is so good and so are the pasta's. Salads and desserts are not. They have a wing special on Monday. \n\nThe customer service is extraordinary. The best in the city. It is family owned and run. You can watch them run and service tables perfectly. Other restaurants struggle to provide this service. Great atmosphere. D\xc3\xa9cor is old style and clean. Comfy seats and tables. Great location and lots of parking. I've only been to the lounge. The room is quite small with a lot of VLTs and 1970s decor. They play the background music very quietly, so when the lounge is not too busy, you can hear other people's conversations which can be a bit awkward if you want to keep to yourself. Also many of the patrons seem to know each other and the bartenders, and are often talking to each other across the room. However, everyone is very friendly and the place feels comfortable. I've always had great service, even on busy nights.\n\nThe food is outstanding. I usually get a pizza to share with my friend. It is a thick style pizza which is always filling and fresh. For the two of us, a medium is often enough, though sometimes we get a large if we are hungry or want a couple of extra slices to take home. I recently had the French onion soup, which did not disappoint. It contained A LOT of cheese on top, almost too much. The broth tasted homemade and was not overly salty. The soup was topped by croutons that had a bit of a garlicky flavour. IIRC, it was around $4-5 and definitely worth it. | canadian (new) | 12,434 |
Restaurent name is: Oya Sushi & Korean Grill
review: Oya sushi has amazing prices for sushi and the atmosphere is really cute and calming. Its also really hard to find good korean places in the suburbs so this place is a breath of fresh air. I think one of the staples of Oya sushi are the bento boxes which give you a ton of really good food for a super super cheap price. The gentleman who works here is also super sweet so if youre one to support small businesses take a visit here. What a treat! \n\nFood was fresh and tasty and service was great. I loved that we were able to order delicious sushi as well as my Korean favorite - dolsot bibimbap (go for the dolsot bibimbap served in the stoneware pot).\n\nWe ordered the spicy scallop roll (delicious!), the dolsot bibimbap (pretty good but I have another fave place that serves it a little more 'sizzling' hot making the rice more crunchy) and the galbi (beef short rib) bento box (so good!)\n\nOverall, this was a nice, close place to get great sushi and the bento box was awesome! They also gave us miso soup which was good too. First time here and it was absolutely delicious. The dining room consists of about 6 tables so consider calling ahead. I had the veggie Ramen and Ginger salad- both were outstanding. The server was very attentive. The wait for the food was about an hour but well worth it. Will come back for sure. Like eating home cooked food! Absolutely delicious. If you live in Mt. Lebanon you need to support this small restaurant. We need more places like this for amazing meals and not more chain restaurants! I really like this place. While it's certainly nothing fancy, the owners and the workers are very friendly. I think in some ways they're still learning the ropes of the restaurant business - sometimes service can be a bit uneven. But it doesn't detract from your meal. \n\nAs far as the food, everything I've had has been excellent. I've always stuck to the Korean menu items, along with the Ramen. The Ramen is the best I've had anywhere ,with fresh tasting flavorful broth and vegetables. Try it with the Gyoza - potstickers. | japanese | 12,435 |
Restaurent name is: Ajuker Chicken
review: Actually the worst fried chicken of my LIFE. Tasted awful, oily, and made me feel sick soon after eating it. \nNooooo thank you, never again. Very dim inside, empty ( but don't be alarmed), mom & pop feel, accepts debit, cute Korean girl working the cash register, great flavors in the beef bulgogi.\nThis location is worth a visit. The only Korean chicken joint in Christie K-town!\n\nMy friends and I came here looking to enjoy some "Chi-maek" (Chicken and beer). We ordered a large chicken, half fried half marinated, and a spicy fire chicken. The marinated half was delicious. Not such a big fan of the fried chicken though. As for the fire chicken, it could\'ve been sweeter, but the spiciness covered for that. \n\nAtmosphere and interior were a little underwhelming compared to other "chi-maek" places I\'ve been to. However, they do have live k-pop on TV for those k-pop lovers.\n\nWill be back when in this area and craving chicken and beer. Do get the pint of beer with your chicken! It\'s a modern Korean tradition. Was pretty disappointed with this first (and likely last visit to Ajuker). I was excited to go mostly for the dak galbi, which I have not had since being in Korea 6 years ago. The decor is what you\'d expect so not much more to say on that. The place was completely dead at about 8:30 on a Thursday which was a little bit surprising. \n\nThe banchan to start was pretty sparse. A bit of kimchi, seaweed and pickled radish and not much else.\n\nBetween 3 of us we ordered the large dak galbi and the "chicken wings" at the recommendation of the server. Dak galbi was decent - nothing to write home about, and mostly dark meat (unsurprisingly). The chicken "wings" probably consisted of about half or less of wings and the other half of legs and thighs. In addition, their "special sauce" basically tasted like plum sauce and honey with sesame seeds. Super sticky, super sweet, and not to my liking (though clearly subjective).\n\nOverall not impressed with the quality nor flavour of the food. It wasn\'t terrible, but the main reason for knocking them to a 2 was for trying to pass legs and thighs as wings. I went to Ajuker Chicken after a long day at work. My colleagues and I decided to get some fried chicken and beer. We ended up getting two medium half/half (special sauce/crispy fried and green onion/crispy fried). My favourite one is the green onion. We were given free appetizers which was a bowl of radish, tofu skin and salad to share. The food tasted alright, however, my colleague prefers to go to "The Fry" down the street from this place. To me, I have no preference which one to go to. However, if you\'re looking for more authentic Korean fried chicken, I would stick to Ajuker Chicken. \n\nI would actually give this 3.5 stars. | asian fusion | 12,436 |
Restaurent name is: Fuzion Zen
review: Le meilleur General Tao qui m'a ete permis de manger au Canada et aux USA a date J'avais de hautes attentes pour ce restaurant Apportez votre vin m'ayant \xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 r\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xa9 par une amie. Je savais qu'il \xc3\xa9tait un peu plus cher que d'autres mais on a tent\xc3\xa9 l'exp\xc3\xa9rience... Ce n'est pas que la nourriture n'\xc3\xa9tait pas bonne au contraire c'\xc3\xa9tait tr\xc3\xa8s bon. Mais c'\xc3\xa9tait trop dispendieux rapport qualit\xc3\xa9, endroit et prix. La table d'h\xc3\xb4te du restaurant ZenDo \xc3\xa0 Boucherville est beaucoup plus abordable pour la m\xc3\xaame qualit\xc3\xa9 de nourriture.\n\nC'est bien beau la d\xc3\xa9coration dans l'asiette mais 11$ pour une soupe!!! On est pas au Ritz quand m\xc3\xaame. Et pour l'ambiance assurez vous de ne pas \xc3\xaatre assis \xc3\xa0 c\xc3\xb4t\xc3\xa9 d'un groupe car dans la salle secondaire \xc3\xa7a fait tr\xc3\xa8s \xc3\xa9cho... Cela a compl\xc3\xa9tement gach\xc3\xa9 ma premi\xc3\xa8re exp\xc3\xa9rience. Puis les gens qui disent que c'est le meilleur Gen\xc3\xa9ral Tao... Il y a mieux quand m\xc3\xaame pour 22,50$!!!!\n\nPour ceux qui connaissait le Finesse d'Orient \xc3\xa0 l'Ile des Soeurs le General Tao de Fuzion Zen est tr\xc3\xa8s semblable. \n\nLe canard sur la table d'h\xc3\xb4te \xc3\xa9tait super. Soupe Won Ton sans go\xc3\xbbt. Rouleaux tr\xc3\xa8s bons. Cr\xc3\xa8me brul\xc3\xa9e \xc3\xa0 l'Amaretto un must.\n\nEn fait sortez votre porte feuille si vous \xc3\xaates pr\xc3\xaat \xc3\xa0 payer pour la d\xc3\xa9co dans votre asiette... Sinon rendez-vous au Zendo a Boucherville moins cher mais ce n'est pas un apportez votre vin... omg I can still here the microwave doors slamming!! If you are looking for a quiet romantic place don't go there. Very expensive for very average good. We were there for about 2 hours and the 2 microwave s never stopped so how is this homemade?! Also very very sweet,not a good balance of sweet and sour. Never again. Petit souper entre amies pour c\xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9brer nos anniversaires. Fuzion Zen est un asiatique apporter votre vin dans le vieux Ste-Rose. Donc, comme les autres restaurants du coin la b\xc3\xa2tisse \xc3\xa0 un petit cachet. J'ai command\xc3\xa9 une entr\xc3\xa9e de rouleaux imp\xc3\xa9riaux, tr\xc3\xa8s bon; cr\xc3\xaape farcie de porc effiloch\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa9galement bon mais servi froid, j'aurais pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xa9 que ce soit un plat servi chaud, il aurait \xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 encore meilleur. Comme plat principal un trio de brochettes poulet, boeuf et crevette dans une sauce teriaki. C'\xc3\xa9tait bon sans plus. Les pr\xc3\xa9sentations sont toutefois superbes, de tr\xc3\xa8s beaux plats. \xc3\x80 refaire ? Peut-\xc3\xaatre mais pas de si t\xc3\xb4t. Excellente cuisine. Tr\xc3\xa8s belle pr\xc3\xa9sentation des assiettes et portions g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9reuse. Porc au caramel de gingembre succulent ainsi que la chaudr\xc3\xa9. | asian fusion | 12,437 |
Restaurent name is: Burger Joint
review: Can't say enough good things about the food at the Burger Joint! I've been here 3 times in the past two weeks. Twice with the family and once with friends from out of town. Had had the blue cheese burger, bacon burger and the portobello burger. All have been Outstanding! However the Truffle Fries are out of this world! \n\nYou need to try this place - you'll make it a regular stop. Stopped by for a take out. Tasted great and perfectly cooked. Bacon burger was my choice. Fries should have came with the price of burger. Burger Joint has a very casual setting and comes with more than attentive service, you can tell from the moment you walk in that the establishment wholeheartedly cares about your experience.\n\nWe came here for a friend's birthday and were not the least bit disappointed sharing three appetizers and a burger entree each. \n\n\nWas definitely worth the twenty minute drive out to Henderson. Terrific artisan burger. A total cut above the chains and "fast casual" formula places. I had The Original burger with what they called tobacco onions" - shoestring onion rings. Deeply satisfying, cooked perfectly, on an artisan bun. All for maybe a few bucks more than a fast food place. Handcut fries were excellent.\n\nNot much on the ambiance, but clean as a whistle and very cool indie music on what seemed decent speakers.\n\nWill put this place on the list for many repeat visits. Delicious burger with quality ingredients. Really nice to have an organic grass-fed burger option as well. Sweet potato tater tots were delicious as a side. Only reason for one star deduction is it is a bit pricey | american (new) | 12,438 |
Restaurent name is: N\xc3\xbcjoy
review: Came back with friends! Definitely a better experience. The food was less greasy. Fried dumplings still just as good. Sadly, the chicken kebab was smaller than I expected. As for the Nujoy drinks, AHHHMAZINGGG!! I had the roasted oolong bubble tea with crown. I didn't expect the red bean and Oreo bits, so a loooot of different flavors; a bit messy in terms of taste, but I liked it. My tea tasted bland though. My friend had the HongKong bubble tea with crown which had more flavor. I can't wait to come back to try the other Nujoy drinks! (: We enjoyed our bubble teas! It seems that they are using real teas and real milk. Very healthy taste! The other dishes are satisfying as well. Looking forward to try other drinks! Food is okay but extremely over priced. Wait staff is inattentive, our water never got refilled and they were slow to bring out the check after we asked. Most likely won't be returning anytime soon. This place is ok. There is a combination of good and not so good.\n\nGood:\n*Location - On Euclid in Uptown, walkable from many places\n*Beef and celery bao (golf ball sized steamed bun with filling) was nicely soft and tasty\n*Pork and celery fried dumplings (looked like fried mini pierogies) nice crunch and not oily. \n\nNot so good:\n*To go ordering - We had to go to the bar and tell them we wanted our order to go then sit there and wait. Not convenient for a work lunch spot.\n*Peach oolong tea with crown (thick salty milk foam, tastes best when mixed in) sorry but my fav bubble tea spot is across the street so I have no need to come back for this.\n*Pork Belly in baked bun - So much oil! The paper wrapper they put it in was soaked through by the time I made it back to the office.\n\nI have no need stop in again, but if someone wanted to bring me back some bao or dumplings I would definitely eat them. Or take a taste if someone had the noodles. Nujoy is solid, will return. Four stars because nothing really stood out to me, and I know there are Chinese spots in town (Szechuan Gourmet) where I can get food that is consistently amazing.\n\nTried lamb and squid kebabs (good - order a bunch because they're small, but they're also cheap so that's cool with me), noodles (good), and steam buns (fine, but indistinguishable from those frozen steam buns you can buy at Asian groceries).\n\nFor me, Nujoy will probably end up fitting into my life as a bar where I stop by if I'm in the neighborhood and have some kebabs or noodles while drinking, rather than as a destination for the food itself. But that's cool! It's a good addition to the University Circle area, and I wish them the best. | chinese | 12,439 |
Restaurent name is: Pizzeria Via Mercanti
review: If you want real authentic Italian pizza this is the spot. \nAtmosphere is amazing, really nice pizza oven. Best pizza in toronto So. They have two other locations in Toronto, and both are wonderful. This is a great addition to the east end! We already have QMP and Libretto, but Via Mercanti brings a more well-rounded Italian experience to the hood. Lots of appetizers, pastas AND pizzas, a good wine list, and wonderful, genuinely enthusiastic service. Authentic Italian? Yes! We had a great meal here, finished with ice cold Limoncello, the way it should be :) We will return! I've been to the Kensington location, this one is very similar with a good floor space and a relaxed vibe.\n\nThese pizzas seem to be well-made with a good texture but I find the flavor is incredibly bland and flat. I hate paying about 20 bucks for what seems like a naan bread with a pop.\n\nLibretto, Queen Margarita and even North Of Brooklyn are better IMO. Amazing food, our families go to place every Friday after a long week.... kids size pizza and pasta are just right.... as for 10" pizzas? I have tried everyone from white pizza to red sauce... take your pick as you will enjoy them all! This is a very nice addition to this stretch of Gerrard ... Large open and inviting space space with nice decor and laid back atmosphere. Place was packed with families and couples. Our server was amazing in helping us figure out which pizzas to order, which were both amazing. And the price was below what we expected. | italian | 12,440 |
Restaurent name is: Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
review: Great food! Great place to celebrate a dogs ! birthday staff is awesome especially merrica the host who set up a great area for my fur babies 1st birthday Love this place! Great food, great service! Went there yesterday afternoon for lunch and our waiter was Alejandro. He was very friendly and very knowledgable about the restaurant and the items on menu. He suggested certain items for us to try so we did and they were delicious. \nHe is a very hard worker, very friendly. The service he gives is actually one of the best I've had. The restaurant has a bar & tables outside and you can even bring your dog. They have a menu just for your pet. Food was all made from scratch, wide selection from appetizers to deserts. I'll definitely be back for his service & some delicious food & beverages when he works. Laura is amazing!! I highly recommend this restaurant not only was the service phenomenal but the food was exquisite and I'm a foodie! I've been in the fine dining service industry my whole life so I know good service and good food. I love this place!!! Love this location! It is absolutely fantastic ambiance outside. The patio faces the airport so it is really awesome to watch the planes take off during dinner. There is also a really cool firepit in the patio with dining area available around it. \n\nMy boyfriend and I shared the calamari and I had the southwest salad. The calamari was very different with a tangy sauce it was tossed in over a bed of brown rice. It is almost a meal in itself. The Southwest salad was delicious - not overly dressed or too spicy. Love it and will definitely be back! Today my husband and I went to the Lazy Dog Las Vegas for our Valentine\'s Day date. Service was unbelievably bad... and we are certainly not the type of people to complain, given the fact that we spent a huge part of our day there just waiting for our food. About an hour after placing our order, we were wondering what on earth was going on. Our waiter finally came over and said he had "no idea" what happened with our food. He gave us each a bowl of soup for free, which was nice. But it was still another 30 minutes before our food got to our table. The food was piping hot, so I am guessing the whole order had just been forgotten or the order was misplaced, so then they hurried and made it. But nobody ever came over to explain that there was an issue. they literally just let us sit there for hours and did not care to inform us of any problems. It was not terribly busy either, yet we spent over 2 hours there. There was no compensation, no discount, nothing. Bad service in my opinion, and I\'m very easily pleased!\nI would give it a one star except I LOVE the food. So there\'s that. | american (new) | 12,441 |
Restaurent name is: CAVA
review: We were on vacation and trying to eat healthier and Cava was the answer to my healthy food prayers! It's basically a Mediterranean chipotle which I love! Lots of low carb and high protein options. You can customize a million different ways. The portions are very hearty! I wish there was one in the Chicago or Northwest Indiana area!!! Love love love! I will return every time I'm near a location. 3.5 stars, rounded up. I was really excited to have another Mediterranean fast-casual dining option in town, and Cava offers fast and fresh food for a very reasonable price. The only thing I'm not fond of is their falafel, my favorite thing to eat at a Med restaurant. \n\nI've tried their falafel pita, and rice bowl with falafel and braised lamb. The pita is good, but I think I prefer the bowl. But here's why I'm not a fan of their falafel - it's not crispy (probably from sitting on the prep line), and is made with both full-sized chickpeas and ground chickpeas. I prefer my falafel to be light and crispy, and this just isn't it. But their add-ins are extremely fresh and delicious (like the hummus, harissa, tomato/cucumber salad, cabbage, etc.), and their lemon herb tahini is just delicious. They are also very fast, and service is always friendly.\n\nTheir braised lamb is $2 more, but it's really good. You can get two proteins in your bowl, and I tried this with my falafel one time. It's shredded, and has great seasoning. I don't get lamb very often, but this is definitely the place to try it. I just might have to skip the falafel and get only lamb the next time. \n\nTheir food also has great value. For about $10, you can get a bowl or wrap (remember that lamb is extra), and a cup of water. If they would only change their falafel, I'd be here all the time. I keep coming back because the food is delicious, fresh, and nutritious. Plus I feel great after I eat here. But tonight I got halfway through having my bowl made when I realized I left my wallet in the car. I excused myself and told them I\'d be back. The young people behind the counter stopped me, told me that it was "taken care of" and then at the register they wrote off my bill with the comment "Love". Now THATS the way to run a business. Well done! I\'ll pay it forward. Best food in the village at lunch time for the money. Great staff and management. Salads and more. Worth the visit. I'm in love with the one in the University area. The options are endless as well as healthy. This is fast and I love that you can order online using the app. Tip Here's a link for $3 off your first order. https://www.thelevelup.com/c/EM-I0F6DAZGKM | mediterranean | 12,442 |
Restaurent name is: Heirloom
review: Unbelievably bad!\n\nWhen I ordered, I was past security. Seated at a table with a tablet that I used to order a single cocktail. It made me pay, and tip, at the time of ordering. I was their hostage. I had to wait, and wait, and wait. I hit a button to call the waitress over several times to no avail. I only got my drink after thirty minutes when I was about to go up to the cashier and complain. It didn\'t look like what I ordered and it was left on my table by a waitress who said a quick, mumbled "Sorry it took so long" and left. That\'s the extent of the service I got for tipping well on a $12 cocktail.\n\nThe management at this restaurant is surely awful, and they take advantage of the fact that you\'re stuck behind security and have already paid. The Irish waitress was such a sweetie! Food was really good! A little bit too healthy for me but tasted great Stopped in for a quick drink while we waited for our flight to board. Kinda fun ordering from an iPad at the bar. Quick and friendly service when we did interact ;) Super shitty food that will cost you an arm and a leg (at least). The man with black hair and facial hair was extremely rude. He should probably actually pay attention to customers instead of flirting with airport employees. Better off going to the Tim Horton's. The iPad ordering system is awkward, slow, and pointless. Traditional human service would be an improvement. I had never seen someone take 15 minutes to make an egg salad sandwich until coming here. The sandwich came - bizarrely - on a big, floppy croissant, but was at least freshly made, as opposed to the refrigerated sandwiches found elsewhere in the airport. 1 star for being made to order. No stars for everything else, especially the stupid ordering system. | american (new) | 12,443 |
Restaurent name is: Sunset Grill
review: Probably the worst eggs Benedict I've ever had in my life. We were going to go flips originally but settled for this place when the lime was too long at the other place. Waitress was trying to juggle 5 tables at the same time - not cool to any of the tables because she was forgetting stuff left and right. HIRE MORE PEOPLE. Given that, she did do her absolute best so must give credit where credit is due. The food however, was terrible. It was worse than making eggs in your own kitchen blindfolded. The French toast was burned and my eggs Benedict that I usually love so much were placed on a dry English muffin and a thick, not so well cooked, slice of ham on top. Chewy and not comfortable. It was even difficult to cut through the thing! On top of that, someone at the table accidentally spilled an apple juice and the manager wouldn't replace the cup! Also not cool. I'd give one star but the Waitress was nice and tried to take care of us. Overall, bad service and bad food. I've been to this location multiple times and they are always packed but even though there are dealing with a lot of people they still seem to give great customer service. The food hear has never failed my taste buds it always taste amazing. Also the price is very affordable if your feeling for some breakfast. I suggest that you get to sunset early if you don't want to wait it will get busy on the weekend. Other than that this place is hands down my favorite breakfast spot. Started off the day with breakfast here. The coffee was pretty good and the server came around plenty of times throughout my stay to top it off. Excellent service! When deciding to order, the menu has no pictures but there are indicated favourites. I was in a mood for French toast so I got the French connection. Choice of ham, sausage, or bacon. I chose sausage and do not regret my choice. They were cooked perfectly and was not too fatty. The home fries however were mushy and unappealing. Eggs can only be scrambled, sunny side or over easy. They only serve thick sliced toast here which can be good or bad depending on preference. My friend got pancakes. I think the price point from regular pancakes ($5.99) to supreme pancakes ($11.99) was a bit high for whipped cream and strawberries. The food came out fast and overall we enjoyed our breakfast here. It is a bit cramped for seating though especially now with all the puffy winter coats. 3.5/5. I dont usually come here unless I'm out eith s group of friends. Needless to say, the place gets very busy. The food we order is pretty good, however st times it is very hard to wave down a server in case you need something. We kind of have to do that awkward stare at someone until they notice.\n\nAll in all, pretty good place. It loses a star though because we were waiting for about 30 minutes to be seated. Taste 2/5 \nFood was blend for a breakfast. Didn't have much taste to any.\nVery crowded place.\nServers were nice though. | canadian (new) | 12,444 |
Restaurent name is: Casa Ramos
review: One of the best Mexican Restaurants I have been to!! LOVE this place! Relaxing, wonderful, authentic atmosphere! Family run, and very friendly! Last, but certainly not least, the food is AWESOME! I really enjoyed my experience at Casa Ramos. We had excellent service and even better food. The menu is expansive with something everyone can enjoy. I had the tampenqueno con camarones??? No matter how you spell it, it was fantastic. The price is inexpensive and the serving sizes are huge. If you are looking for delicious Mexican food in Mesa than this is the place! Went for the first (and last time) on Friday for lunch at 2pm. \nThere were 4 of us. There was one other table of 4. In the entire restaurant. We waited forever for drinks, a server, our food and our bill. The food was OKAY but not worth waiting over an hour. \n\nWon't be back. I know this has been given a CLOSED status. And Technically, they are correct.\nBut the only reason they are closed is during all the torn up construction on Main St for the extension of the light rail.\n\nI am on the mailing list, to receive notification when they open again AFTER the construction is done. Hopefully sometime by the end of the year! Mmmm! The super burrito is delicious. Big portions. The waiter for a few things wrong, like I asked for my burrito to not be enchilada style and it came out enchilada style. Not a big deal. Plus there isn't an extra charge for guac. Love guac! | mexican | 12,445 |
Restaurent name is: Merci Mon Ami
review: This review is a long time coming, as Merci Mon Ami is my favourite lunch spot in my work neighbourhood. The souvlaki hot plate is always delicious and I've never regretted ordering the feature salad or the burrito, either. In my experience the service is always fast and friendly - they even remember who I am and what I like to order, despite the fact that I'm not a regular customer. Even today, after I hadn't been to the place in a couple of months, it was like I'd gone there yesterday. I can't recommend them highly enough. I work in Liberty Village and every single Tuesday for the past two months I have come to this restaurant for their Tacos. They are absolutely amazing. And the bean salad is just to die for! I've never ordered any of the regular menu items as I always come for one of the Specials (Tacos on Tuesdays, Hamburgers on Wednesdays and Souvlaki on Thursdays) but judging by how good the specials are there's no doubt in my mind that everything else is amazing as well. \nThis is more of an option for people that live or work in Liberty Village because it's only open Mon-Fri until 3:00PM but it is great. Awesome and fast service. Very clean restaurant. I'm a fan of burger Wednesdays although the service is always a bit sub par. I always find that I'm waiting in line longer than than the person(s) behind me, it's as if my food has gone missing in the lunch rush.\n\nOtherwise, the burger with salad is always a great treat. Juicy, fall apart messy-ness, but really worth the mess. Be wary about the feature burger though, they always sound delicious and there are many different creative combinations, but they always seem to get a bit overzealous -- the flavours tend to get lost, maybe because it's so hard to keep the burger from falling apart so you can have a few decent bites in one shot. The salad is a delightful mixture of greens, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and apricots...my only complaint is that the salad portion always seems so small. I won't be able to say enough good things about this place. I'm working here in Liberty Village for a month so I'm trying to eat at as many lunch places as possible during my time here. I had originally planned on coming here on a Tuesday until I read reviews about their Wednesday burger. Boy, I'm glad I waited.\n The burger comes with either fries or a salad or both. I chose to have the 1/2 fries -1/2 salad combo. The fries were superb, light, crispy, not greasy and expertly seasoned with both salt and pepper. The salad was composed of mixed greens with chopped tomatoes, lightly toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, chopped dry apricots and yellow pepper. Delicious. And the dressing! So good!! I think it was sesame oil with rice vinegar, but I'm not sure. \nThe burger was delightful as well, cooked to perfection.\nThe music is great, the atmosphere inviting and the food amazing. Worth the trip, whether you're within walking distance or not. The service was of the highest quality. It's just a place that you'd want to hang out in - at least in my own opinion. A great little lunch spot that is always coming up with new and interesting specials. Make sure to look on their Twitter feed for Tuesday and Wednesday specials! | canadian (new) | 12,446 |
Restaurent name is: Denny's
review: We decided to grab a quick meal before heading off to the nearby airport. But I felt the place wasn't the cleanliest and our waitress smelled of bad BO, that was very noticeable and distracting. We ordered some omelettes and hash browns and it was quite lacking in flavor. I know it's a chain, but I've seen much better. Beyond words how disappointing this was. We used to come frequently. Last time we came here there was a 45 minute wait because "everyone sent their food back." We left. Now I see why. Horrible. SO sad. Kids portions?! You want me to pay $5 for this?! \n\nOld spaghetti and old Mac n cheese?! My burger was so dry and very few fries compared to 6 months ago. \n\nLast time we come here Service was very poor. Three girls working for about 10 tables . We had to keep asking for coffee refills. The eggs were over cooked and the hash browns were stone cold. I now remember why I don't go to Denny's . Probably the worst restaurant I've been to in a long time. Very inattentive waitstaff paired with the longest waiting times I have ever seen. Not to mention the dirty glass panels by the booths. Will never be returning here. This place should be shut down. The service is inexcusable for how vacant the restaurant is and it is filthy to boot. I am here right now and I am finding that this place has the most rude waitresses that you could ever imagine. First I sat for over five minutes waiting to even be acknowledged, and then when I was it was a very phony, friendly waitress. When I attempted to get some ice, I said excuse me to two different waitresses and they both totally ignored me. Not the kind of place you want to come in and be expected to be treated with some kindness unless you are a regular which I'm watching the waitresses hug obvious regulars. | american (traditional) | 12,447 |
Restaurent name is: Joe's Midnight Run
review: I was in last night and overall had a good time. They were pretty busy and we sat at the bar looking into the grill area. They cook a lot of their food over charcoal or in a wood-fired oven and it was fun to watch.\n\nThings started a little shaky. I ordered a Big Daddy IPA and the server came back saying they were out. I ordered a Colorado Vixnu and he came back a second time and told me they were out. I settled for my third choice which was a Goose Island IPA.\n\nWe ordered three appetizers which were the mussels, frites and chimichurri skirt steak. The mussels were cooked perfectly in a delicious broth and came with toasted bread for dipping. The three sauces that came with the fries were distinctive and very good as well. My favorite was the medium rare skirt steak.\n\nFor dessert we had the carmelized bananas. It was kind of like a bananas foster without the flames and had a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.\n\nOverall it was a nice place and I look forward to coming back. Hopefully, I'll get to experience my first or second beer choice upon my return! Bomb all around definitely worth the wait. The music playing in the background was a perfect touch #oldschoolhiphop Food is sub par. Ordered a nortoious big burger. Pulled pork was dry and under seasoned. Patty was just as bland and the coleslaw was the same. Tried their recommended wing sauce which supposed to be to die for to dip the fries. It was a mixture of ketchup cocktail sauce and hot sauce. So it wasn't to die for. They don't have ranch cause they think their menu is too good to stand on its own. Honestly it is does not. Drink choices are standard but nothing to brag about. Honestly there are way better prices in the corredor. \n\nThe only things going for this place are the fries and the the 90s rap mush. The ladies I am with say the cooks are hot but the food is not. Welcoming and trendy come to mind when thinking of this place. Very friendly staff! Jeff and Cherish were great, and we definitely enjoyed our evening here. The wings, flatbread and burger were popular choices among the group. They have more fancy stuff, but we kept it simple for our first time here. Definitely a place to check out :) Thank you! We've been to Joe's twice now and both times had a great experience. The servers are attentive and do a good job of clearing plates in between courses. Our server this time (Clayton) explained that they have no heat lamps so food is brought out as it comes up. Their menu reminds me of tapas, and is plated and priced that way, so food coming out at different times is logical. It does take a little longer for plates to come out, but after sitting at the bar in front of the kitchen it makes sense; EVERYTHING is fresh and made on the wood fired grill (plus they play awesome classics like The Big Lebowski to entertain you while you wait.) We have tried a good variety of menu items at this point; mushrooms, skirt steak, short ribs, veggies, Shishito peppers, Notorious B.I.G., Tartine, Strawberries and Oranges. I got the peppers and the steak twice because I enjoyed them so much. Everything is seasoned well, I loved the Romesco on the veggie plate. \n\nI think this spot caters mostly to industry people and to a late night crowd, which some people don't get, despite the name. It's frustrating when you get out of work late and the only food around is fast food. Joe's has great music, good food (which the price is fair for), and it's fun. Phoenix needs more places like this and honestly, I feel like the people who don't feel that way just don't understand it. I'm tired of just burgers and fries at bars, so thank you Joe's. | american (new) | 12,448 |
Restaurent name is: Crossroads Bar & Grill
review: My car was in a shop nearby and I looked for the closest bar to wait it out. I did meet some really friendly company in this place and ended up having a good time. \n\nFirst impression: the place is really really dirty. I didn't want to drink out of my glass. The bartender was MIA for the first 5 minutes and wasn't to quick to give me a refill either. \n\nI came here because the other person that reviewed this place said it was a great sports bar. I think The Sixth Sense was on the small TV and the food... well, if I didn't feel comfortable drinking out of my pint glass, I sure as hell wouldn't eat there. The bar is closed which really upsets me because it was a great sports with Shelly as the bartender to hang at.\nShelly was the best and always made you feel at home. So sad it closed Great Sports Bar not too far from where I stayed at while in Phoenix a few years ago. Nice service and staff, beer selection is great. This is the kind of bar that everyone turns around to see who entered. Not comfortable atmosphere unless your from this side of town. Two small tv sets at bar and not much else. Skiperooni. Home of the Royal Pussy!!!! We will return any chance we can | american (traditional) | 12,449 |
Restaurent name is: Francobollo
review: Fresh, fresh fresh. Nondescript gem with great menu of seasonal ingredients and great wine list. Attentive service with wait staff that are intimately familiar with all dishes on menu, happy to elaborate on why they recommend something. Pasta is made in house, cooked to perfection - would come back to Toronto just to have some Francobollo macaroni. \n\nFour stars because decor is outdated and feels cold. Great little restaurant located on Avenue Road. Beautiful and modern interior and very pleasant staff.\nMenu has some unique items that you won't usually find at other places. Tastes delicious and looks beautiful. I suggest to make a reservation as its small and gets packed pretty quick. Highly recommend to visit this place, especially good for a special occasion. Enjoyed my meal here! Good Ceasar salad and penne arriabata. Service is always great and a nice uptown restaurant to go. \n\nFood - 4/5\nAmbiance - 5/5\nService - 5/5\nPrice to Value - 4/5 The interior is lovely, but that did not compensate for expensive, mediocre food. By chance I overheard someone from my fitness class discussing the restaurant who had recently eaten dinner there and who had the same experience and came to the same conclusion, not worth going back. Extremely good service and food literally out of this world. The place itself is very beautiful, pleasurable, the atmosphere is relaxing and enjoyable. Reminds me of my time dining in New York. Definitely a restaurant worth visiting often. Service and food top notch!!!!!! | italian | 12,450 |
Restaurent name is: Noble House
review: We pick up from Noble House every other week. It is always fresh, perfectly cooked and tastes great. The service is excellent. If you are in the mood for Chinese, you can't lose at Noble House - great food, and great service. I don\'t get why people love this place. I always hear it called "continental Chinese" or "fusion Chinese", but the menu was pretty much the same as any Chinese restaurant. Everything we had was good to even very good (for the eggplant), but nothing was that special. And at twice the price of what I\'d pay in a neighborhood Chinese restaurant, I expect a lot more. I don\'t see any reason I\'d be back. Delicious food, friendly service!! One of the best!! The scallion pancakes are crispy and not greasy. Really have to try them! Why oh why is Chinese food always so expensive? Do they need to fly their food in directly from China in order to call it Chinese food? And THIS place is some of the most expensive Chinese food I\'ve ever had. For the price I should have walked away saying "That was the most amazing Chinese food!" But no. It\'s good. But tastes just like most other Chinese restaurants. Didn\'t love it enough to dish out that much cash again for this place. If I must have Chinese food, there are other places in town that are just as good and wont fleece my wallet quite as much. Fantastic food here. I had the best wonton soup ever. The spices in their food are just right. Also had the fried banana wonton with coconut ice cream --- unbelievable! | chinese | 12,451 |
Restaurent name is: Cafe Zamora
review: Favorite place for Mexican food in AZ, hands down. You don't have to agree with me, but I like to think being a native gives me some extra street (taco) cred. I could drink their salsa by the gallon. No joke. Their food is nothing revolutionary, just Sonoran Mexican food served next to big gulp size horchatas and swimming in cheese. Ride or die. Doesn't hurt to hit the panaderia across the street for a take home dessert, either. HORRIBLY EXECUTED FOOD!!! WHAT HAPPENED HERE??? Been going to this Mexican restaurant for five years now. Before it was amazing until my recent visit. The burritos were so salty and dry. All nasty meat with no extras. There's suppose to be more than dry meat. No credit here. This is easily my favorite mexican food place in existence. My husband and I visit once a week on Sundays. Service is always great and everyone is very friendly. Plus, the chips and salsa are amazing! A great little Mexican restaurant hidden in old Avondale. There food is good and there chips are fresh. A very casual place to eat. The service is always quick. They have big tables for large groups and just a good place to share a meal with a group of family or friends I have written a bad review of this poor excuse for a Mexican restaurant before. I went again today with friends who wanted to go. I had the #1 lunch special. It came with a tostado and an enchilada. I ate the tostado which had no taste. It had a VERY thin smear of refried beans, a good inch of lettuce, and less than a teaspoon of grated cheese. I tasted the rice and left it. The enchilada was disgusting. It had even less cheese inside than the tostada had beans. I have literally been popping Tums since I got home. \nWhile we were sitting there, some kind of huge black bug fell on one of the ladies. I am not sure how we even stayed at that point. About ten minutes later, a lady at a table near us got up to kill a big bug under a nearby table with her shoe. \nugh ugh ugh \nAt noon there were only 3 tables with guests. What does this tell you????\n\nThis was my third try and my last. I was hoping I would see what the few people that posted good was actually true. It is just nasty there. | mexican | 12,452 |
Restaurent name is: China Garden Restaurant
review: This place is horrible... I read the mixed reviews and decided to try it!... Worst "china buffet" I\'ve ever been too... Not only bland interior, smells funky, there was some meat ball thing in a pan... It looked like greasy grey colored meat balls.... I\'ll pass, I took one bite of my "sesame chicken" and cannot get the shyte taste out of my mouth.... I knew I should\'ve taken my girlfriend to the family diner we passed on the way here. Food is pretty good...the best thing about this place is the lunch buffet...you can't beat the price and amount is food you get If you\'re looking for the same americhino fare that you had here in 1983, well, there it is. Same menu, same recipes, same grease.\nThere\'s nothing too terrible about their greasy, fried: \n(rice, egg rolls, chicken, chicken wings, sesame chicken, onion rings, egg foo young, s&s pork, and jello).\nYes, even the jello was deep fried and greasy. Not really.\nThere\'s just not much selection, and what you get is \'mbleh\'.\n(that\'s half \'meh\' and half \'blah\')\nEveryone keeps saying "well, at least it\'s only $6." \nWell, for that price, I could pick from a half dozen gems within a mile radius of this nostalgic black hole boofay of yester-year.\nBut I\'ll generously round them up - they\'re friendly, the food\'s tasty and filling, and fuggit it was only $6. Where to begin? I have never written a yelp review before in my entire life but felt personally obligated to do so to alert and inform innocent people of not making the same catastrophic mistake that I did today which was dining at this atrocious establishment.\n\nI am not a picky person, never been a complainer but this restaurant is a disgrace to every individual in the restaurant business let alone Chinese restaurant business and this is in no way an exaggeration. The mere fact that this place is allowed to exist is a crime against humanity.\n\n\nEgg rolls: literally puked it back it up and chugged water to keep it down and avoid a scene \n\nSesame chicken: certainly not chicken\n\nSweet and sour pork: Rough.. Really really rough.\n\nOnion rings: looked like a brain. Couldn't justify trying it after my experience with other food \n\nI wanted to give this place something but I Really struggled to find even one redeeming quality about it I guess if I had to say the rice wasn't so bad but hard to f that up. Also the waiter and owner were very kind although I almost laughed in his face when he asked if this was my first time there as if I would ever return.. I don't think an establishment like this could realistically have any repeat customers. I just can't imagine a single human being enjoying this poor excuse for food.\n\nI wouldn't recommend china garden to my worst enemy and can truly say I wish this place burns to the ground and everything it it disintegrates into nothingness. Really small selection for the buffet.I couldn't have hoped for better service. Everybody was sweet as could be t9 my toddler.the egg rolls were awesome.I just wish they gad nore to choose from. | chinese | 12,453 |
Restaurent name is: Salonika Gyros
review: This place seems like it would be good. But my moussaka came out lukewarm and cold in the middle. I told them and they popped it in the microwave. I thought that was super odd but tried eating it again. Edges were very hot, and inside like lukewarm/ cold. I realize serving something like lasagna will be hard to get right temperature wise because of the thickness/width but come on! The bites that I did tolerate were very tasty. Been going here for years.\nFresh...tasty....delicious.\nNice people take your order. Get the gyro...it is terrific. Save room for dessert. Yummmm. I wanted Greek food for lunch, so tried to stop in to Christo's across the street. Strangely, there was no one in there at 11:30 on a Thursday - no one eating, no one apparently working, so we crossed the street to Salonika's and I am happy that we did. \n\nWhen you walk in, there is food under glass and you walk up to the counter to order. There is a menu on the board - gyros, salads, moussaka, etc. I decided to follow my friend's lead and get the Zeus chicken - chicken, spinach and feta in phyllo with green beans in tomato sauce. After paying, we got a number and took our plastic silverware to sit down. It's definitely old school in here with benches looking like they came out of the 50's, but they were comfortable and clean, so I'm not complaining. \n\nThe food came out extremely quickly on cafeteria-style trays. A large phyllo burrito filled to the brim with spinach, feta and chicken with a nice pile of canned green beans in a flavorful tomato sauce. There was also a tray of pita bread. All in all, it was pretty delicious. My friend also got a piece of cheesecake which looked pretty tasty. \n\nFor 10 bucks for the meal and drink, it was a decent amount of food and very filling. I would definitely go back to try other specialties. I go here almost weekly. You can get a huge grilled chicken salad with bread and tzatiki for $6.25. Absolutely worth it for the money. I'm being generous since I didn't actually eat here. My dad and I walked in around 7 pm on a Friday night. The place was pretty busy. The dining room was about half full. The other half of the tables were covered in dirty dishes. A large party of people were gathered in the middle standing around and shouting loudly. People just seemed to be standing around this whole place for no reason. We told the lady at the counter we hadn't been here before and asked her what to do. She said order your food. She said it pretty rudely, and we still weren't exactly sure what to do. We decided we didn't want to eat at a place with lousy service, filthy tables, and unruly patrons and walked out. | mediterranean | 12,454 |
Restaurent name is: Great Taste Chinese Cuisine
review: Best XLB in Calgary! Every Dim Sum dish is great! If in the NE go here for Dim Sum. Black Sesame Ball are very tasty Review: dinner.\n\nThis place was recommended to us by a fellow Asian and I'm always looking for the best authentic Chinese food in town so we had to give the restaurant a shot.\n\nBottomline: typical authentic Chinese cuisine with big portions. Not the friendliest or cleanest place out there.\n\nAtmosphere: you know it's an authentic Chinese restaurant when it can be summed up by these 8 words: Busy. Loud. Understaffed. Rude. Cramped. Hairball under table.\n\nFood: everything we ordered was pretty good, albeit over-seasoned (possibly due to copious MSG?). Flavors stayed true to the cuisine.\n\nValue: fairly good considering the portions you are getting. Just make sure you bring Goku, or that friend who can eat up a storm, with you. A former Pizza Hut turned into the Grand Pearl which has been rebranded as Great Taste Chinese Cuisine. Even with these transformations, the quality of food has unfortunately remained about the same across the three establishments. \n\nIt's a bustling place that's filled with almost solely Asian clientele. Make sure you have a reservation or you'll be waiting by the fish tank, wondering if the fishes are sushi grade, even on a weekday. \n\nThe food is well, simply... average. The poached chicken is okay. The Asian greens are okay (dau miu, gai lan, etc). The only dish that stood out was a perfectly acceptable crispy shrimp dish with salted egg yolks known as Golden Sand Prawns. They do have dim sum items available at dinner but the xiao long bao (soup dumplings) or green onion pancakes were pretty disappointing. Even with their ties to Great Taste in Chinatown, I'd pass on the dim sum items, unless gummy, doughy, flavourless things are your jam. But probably not. Unfortunately, the Peking Duck also gets a hard pass as the wraps and the duck itself were just too dry. \n\nService? Non-existent. But isn't that part of the charm of these authentic Chinese restaurants? They are almost friendly enough but I would describe the service here as curt or more kindly, efficient. The teapot is refilled, water replenished, dishes corrected... as long as you're able to flag someone down. \n\n2.5 stars bumped up as they will give you the usual complimentary dessert soup. Who can turn down soup? And free?\n\nNot sure the prawns alone are enough to draw me back... even if they are covered in gold. We had our Easter lunch here which we just accidentally found. There weren't a lot of people when we arrived which was lucky but it became packed so fast as lunch time approached. The restuarant serves dimsum. Enough choices that won't confuse our overwhelm you. The food taste good. Service is okay but when it got crowded, I think they did not have enough servers and space to accommodate the number of people coming in. We were lucky we came early. Will come back here again cause the husband enjoyed it. Authentic is how i'd describe Great Taste Chinese Cuisine. Expect it to be jammed packed during dinner service. Waiters running back n forth with deep buckets busing tables that's literally at elbow's reach to the next table. Patrons impatiently waiting at the door; hoping their number to be called next. And, I will agree with them. It is worth the wait. One dish i'd highly recommend ordering is their golden fried fish. Batter is mixed with a duck egg to give a salty, briny taste that just coats your mouth. Dinner also comes with a nice desert du jour. Just remember to call ahead of time to make a reservation. | chinese | 12,455 |
Restaurent name is: Mexico Lindo
review: I would eat here every day if I could. It's unbelievably delicious and feels like home cooked comfort food. \n\nThis is not tex mex, but rather real Mexican food. Everyone is friendly and if you're brave ask them about their various hot sauces. Very good and authentic Mexican food. Not Tex Mex-y at all. Huge portions, too.\n\nWe ordered the chicken enchiladas and chorizo tacos. Both came with rice and refried beans. The tacos were overflowing with delicious Mexican chorizo, and the enchiladas with salsa verde were perfect. \n\nThe house hot sauce was super spicy but delicious. \n\nThe server was very friendly and prompt. We'd definitely go back next time we're in the area. I really love authentic Mexican food, so my hopes for this restaurant were high. Was I ever disappointed, the only thing on my plate that had any flavour was the Diablo sauce. Which was a pleasant surprise because I can take a lot of heat. Everything else was bland and flavourless. The beans tasted like they came right from the can and the rice was very plain. The chicken tacos I ordered tasted like they have been reheated in a microwave, after living without one for almost 10 years I can taste the difference. The "salsa" that was served with chips before my meal came was just some crushed tomatoes, which made me really sad because I love fresh pico de gallo! My boyfriend and I, have been coming here once or twice a month since they opened! BEST MEXICAN food with genuine authentic service and style. Our waiter is always so friendly, and makes sure we are 100% satisfied. The portions are generous and prices are great! \n\nI've suggested this hidden gem to a few close friends, and they all LOVE IT! \n\nIf you're craving some authentic mexican food, check Mexico Lindo out! I live in the area and have been here a few times. Their food is authentic and fresh and great portions sizes. Prices are fair and and service is fast as I usually get food to go. | mexican | 12,456 |
Restaurent name is: Paramount Middle Eastern Kitchen
review: Come here if you like terrible and slow service when it comes to taking your order and receiving your order. Just go to the Eaton center location. Trust me, you'll be much happier you did. Nice ambiance but I'm not sure this is a good branch of Paramount. I love paramount fine foods esp the newly opened in yonge and bloor. This branch lack some stocks on lamb so some of us needs to change orders. This was my first time going to any Paramount location. I hadn't read any of the reviews prior to dining there, but I'm glad to head my experience does not reflect the quality of Paramount as a whole. \n\nI went here with two friends after visiting the Christmas Market. It wasn't too busy, but there were a fair amount of customers. We waited for a few minutes before we could be seated. Service was lukewarm, but that could be accounted to how little employees there were. The location looked nice at least. \nFood was okay, I guess. The bread was the best part of the meal, which... sounds disappointing now that I'm writing it out. I got a shawarma dish, and it lacked flavour and was quite dry. The only thing I could taste were the pickles which I found out I couldn't stand, so I ended up picking them all out. I used the spices on the table to eat the rest. My friend's soup was quite good though, and the pizza she got was average. It was the butter chicken pizza but failed to really taste like butter chicken. \n\nI don't live near here, and to be honest, there was nothing special enough about this place for me to warrant a return even if I was passing through the area. However, there is a Paramount closer to home, so I guess I'll have to dine there sometime soon to see how the two locations compare! \n\nThis place deserves a 2.5 at best, but I'm going to boost my rating to a 3 just because it's not awful enough to be a 2. When will Yelp introduce half stars? I see lots of negative reviews of this place - mostly from people who had wrong expectations. \n\n This is not your local Shawarma Joint for a quick bite. Let me clarify it for you, their slogan "Fine Middle Eastern Dining" would be better rephrased as "Fine Islamic Dining." What, the \'no alcohol\' on the menu didn\'t tip you off? Or the fact that there is a Prayer Room in every one of their restaurants? Nothing wrong with it, just hone your expectations. \n\nThe Shawarma is dry. Yes, this is the \'all lean meat and no fat\' shawarma popular in the middle east. Your regular \'hole in the wall\' shawarma is probably Greek-influenced where lots of fatty cuts are added to get the \'juiciness". In the Middle East such shawarma is considered for "poor people." The high end shawarma has only lean cuts - and hence it is \'dry\'. You\'re supposed to mix it with sauces, hummus, baba ganoush etc.\n\nHave you tried there dip sampler? Absolutely amazing! The freshest, tastiest dips in Toronto. I\'ve already warned you about how they (intentionally) make their Shawarma - but the other meat cuts (shis tawook, kebap) are amazing. \n\nHave in mind that their wraps are not overflowing with meat. Again - this is how it is done in the Middle East (as opposed to Greece and Turkey). Just hone your expectations and order a platter - plenty of meat. \n\nService was good and prompt, but not servile. Food came out quite fast. \n\nIf people knew what to expect - there would be less frustration. Around Eid the place is packed. --- Food --- \nMy partner and I ordered the Lamb Plate $18.99 and also Yalla Special $8.99. The Yalla special wasn't anything special... just regular fries with tahini sauce (the sauce was kind of thick as well, didn't seem freshly made?). The Lamb plate $18.99 is overpriced I think - the lamb meat wasn't soft and juicy but quite hard and dry... The balsamic rice tasted great though. They give complementary pita breads that were pretty good! \n\n--- Atmosphere ---\nInterior is great, modern design and clean. Our waitress was friendly. The food took about 30+ minutes to be ready though - a little long considering it wasn't that good. \n\n--- Overall ---\nIt's my first time trying Paramount and I'm not that impressed. I think next time I'll just try their wraps if I come. But we won't get the Lamb plate nor yalla special again. | mediterranean | 12,457 |
Restaurent name is: Chinese Express Takeout
review: We have never been disappointed. \nTired after a crazy day at work, or just wanting somethig different? You'll enjoy Chinese Express! Include the appetizer chicken wings, very tasty! This is the BEST place to get chinese food. Honestly.\nI used to order mandarin all the time whenever I felt like getting Chinese food but one day my husband suggested to me why not try this place. They've been around for years!\nSO glad I did.\n\nThey have a HUGE menu, with tons of delicious food to choose from, including whole meals (dinner for 2-6) which comes with tons of food for the value. \nYou can pickup or have delivery, I can't say much for inside of restaurant because I've only had delivery.\n\nDelivery is free with a $20 minimum order and their delivery area is from Southdown to Cawthra road which is quite impressive considering they are in between clarkson and port credit.\n\nlove, love, love this place, give it a try, it may not look like much from the outside but the food speaks for itself.\n\n5/5 Reasonable prices for great Chinese food.The best around! I know this place has some amazing reviews , but I'm really not sure why. Maybe its the lack of good Chinese food in the area so this place is the best. I've lived in Toronto, Durham, Peel and I can definitely say its been the hardest to find goood late night greasy Chinese food here in the Port Credit end of Mississauga. I'm still on the hunt!\n\nCustomer service here was great. I called asked a few questions, than went in and grabbed a menu and went back to my car. Called over the phone and ordered she didn't know it was me and asked if i knew where they were located which was nice.\n\nSo My order was General tao chicken ( we usually get chilli chicken but don't like it dry, prefer the sauced up spicy, so this is the equivalent at some places), chicken balls, chicken fried rice, and chicken wings. The total was about 40$, which is fair and the portions were alot less to what I was used to. \n\nThe general tao chicken was not even a little bit spicy, even though she said it was so that was disappointing. On top of that the breaded part of the chicken was extremely soggy and the plate was full of soggy over cooked veggies underneath. the chicken wings were fried and greasy tasted great and well seasoned. Just not like what I'd usually get from a Chinese take out place as it just looked different the way it was breaded and fried. The rice was in a really small container w under cooked pieced of chicken that was very slimy and white and the rice was very bland. I had to overkill w soy sauce and bit of red sauce. Lastly the chicken balls of course 80% balls 20% chicken but tasted fine, just nothing special.\n\nI mean it was cheap and last minute but i definitely feel like i would not have ordered here if i had known cheap or not. They have alot to improve on or mayb they are better at making other items listed in reviews from others. Not sure how they have 5 stars. but hey to each their own right! Best Chinese in Port Credit !!!! Their lemon chicken is life changing !!! Always fresh and hot !! Not greasy/oily like some other places in Port Credit !!! If you haven't been you have to try it out !!! Also their dinner for one deals are awesome for something tasty to go !! | chinese | 12,458 |
Restaurent name is: Restaurant Soba
review: Soba has always been the most consistent restaurant I've ever been, which I believe to be a very important factor. I really enjoy their food weather it's at the diner/ take out/ delivery. they have a very impressive and vast menu to satisfy sushi lover and szechuan dishes. I like the local family vibe I get everytime, service always welcoming, sashimi always fresh, and the home made taste is so refreshing and heart warming in every bite. waiting time is relatively short for sushi restaurant, pick up is around 15 min and delivery is about 45 min, pretty standard for a business that's so popular in the area. Great food for an excellent price! Food is always fresh and tastes delicious! I love their fried rice and sushi! Yum! Plus side, they deliver if you're around the area! Sushi are good, but they have too many orders, so they are messing with ingridients often. For the hungry and cheap, this place is pretty awesome. Though it may not be totally authentic (I'm pretty sure they use rice krispies instead of tempura crumbs), it's also pretty delicious and relatively cheap. If you're going, get the Great Wall roll and the Spicy Tuna. Soba Sushi is located along Sherbrooke in the middle of Westmount faces nearby competition. Walking along the street, I didn't even notice the place until my friend pointed it out. Walking in, I noticed how small it was (seats around 30), but they had a huge amount of chefs working in the kitchen (around 8). This probably means that they were mainly focused on the take-out business. Our group of four were seated quickly. The menu is quite large for a small place. You got your choices of sushi, but also your traditional Chinese take-out as well. I ordered deep-fried pork chops with fried rice, vegetables, spring roll, and a Wonton soup. Food came out quickly (around 5 to 10 minutes). The Wonton soup was disappointing (too much wrapping and the meat was bland). The main course, however, was good. Fried rice was done correctly (not too oily and tasted good). The spring roll was crispy and the filling inside was ample. The vegetables were steamed (nothing noteworthy). The pork chops themselves were great (not too much batter, meat temperature was perfect, just slightly spicy). Portion wise, I thought it was perfect, but my friend could not finish half of his Pad Thai. My friend who ordered the sushi said they weren't bad. All in all, for the location and the price I paid (lack of atmosphere, okay food, good portions), this restaurant does an okay job. | chinese | 12,459 |
Restaurent name is: Riviera Hotel & Casino
review: I\'m staying here now and am disappointed that we decided to do so. Ok, so we got the free offer for 3 nights and needed to go to Vegas for a trade show. We had offers from 2 other hotels, but thought old Vegas would be cool. After checking in we tried to nap this afternoon to construction noises from the next room. Unfortunately we tried to call the front desk and no one answered the lines endlessly. Then, we tried to call the manager\'s office, no answer there for 15 minutes. Of course, now we are unhappy. So, we call Security, three times and they tell us they will check out the loud repair sounding noises, on a Sunday coming from the room next to us. No call back. When I called again, the Security employee told me to "get over it"!!! Well, we marched down to the front desk and eventually had to pack up everything and we have been moved to another room. \n\nThe hotel is old, that\'s ok, and it is undergoing some renovation, that\'s good. But customer service is weak.\n\nLet\'s give them a chance to get better. I hope they do. My experience there was ok overall.\nThe staff was extra nice, rooms were kinda clean, and real spacious and well laid out. Had a fridge and a safe (safe cost extra per day).\nThe casino is pretty bad, not much to choose from and pricey and outdated.\nAs for the sportsbook.. I would have to say it is one of the best. They have plenty of extra seats and screens as well as a cheap snack bar near by. \nThe food quart is pretty well laid out with all different kinds of food available. \nI also noticed this hotel BLASTS music louder than ever, just outside the hotel all the time..probably to draw tourists in.\nI was in the end charged a resort fee i was told nothing about, and the amount decided to change in the long run.\n\n*Overall it was an ok stay, but for the price with the unspoken "resort fee" i would rather stay at a REAL resort! After spending one night at the Imperial Palace (Never Again) and two nights at Hooters, anything looks good. If your traveling for business then this place isn't a bad choice. Nice rooms with decent decor, a hd tv, safe, and iPod dock. Not to mention the beds are very comfortable. Im pretty sure the price here is reasonable, because our company wouldn't have paid for it otherwise. Disclosure: I am not a casino type of person... this review is for the conference atmosphere. The hotel is one of the few retro designs from the 60s and 70s left in Old Vegas, and it is where most of the movie "Casino" was filmed. All of the hotels in Vegas are set up like airport terminals, bridging and branching all over the place into various towers, which is fine once you get used to it--just wear comfortable shoes for lots of walking.\n\nAs a conference venue, it leaves a lot to be desired. First, low ceilings in the hallways and conference rooms can be pretty claustrophobic when you are in suits in hugely crowded rooms with boiling temperatures. The breakout rooms are pretty small (classroom sized, maybe 20 people to be comfortable). I gave a 15-minute presentation in a small room (50 seats) and was glad I had brought water! I thought I was going to faint towards the end, I was so hot. If you are planning a Vegas conference, you might do it in the winter time for the better temperatures--even in early March, it was nearly 90 degrees. There just isn\'t a lot of circulation in the rooms and halls, and with the combination of projector heat lamps, nerves, the massive amount of walking required, and people in the room, it isn\'t a comfortable presenting atmosphere.\n\nLikewise, there were several other conferences going on, and based on the conference\'s needs, it isn\'t like one group gets a wing or special area--your conference area is butted up against another\'s. It can be confusing when you meet people in the hall who have nothing to do with your profession...make sure you check their lanyards :)\n\nIt was nice having inexpensive restaurant options in the Riviera (Banana Leaf) that was easy to get in and out of --even at noon on a conference day, there wasn\'t a wait. I stayed at the LVH across the street from the Riviera. It was maybe a half mile walk, but I was carrying a laptop (bring your tablet instead). I brought both in case I had to make changes. Fool! This place is just a titch above a dump. Couldn't even bring ourselves to stay there and ruin our 3 nights in Vegas, even paid extra to get the best room! If there was any remodeling being done it was over 10 years ago. I've seen Motel 6 rooms that were nicer than what I'm told was their luxuriously remodeled room with refrigerator. OMG and the bathrooms were awful. It's also a long way from the real strip. Unless you want to spend a lot on taxis, you better plan to mostly just stay at this place and their meager offerings. Why stay here when you can get so much more somewhere else? Although I will say if you paid the $16 a night (rather than the 125 a night we did) you are probably getting what you paid for and you won't die but you won't be smiling either unless you're winning! It didn't look dirty or anything. It's just that there wasn't anything nice or remarkable about the property, especially after being told it was all remodeled and fabulous. | italian | 12,460 |
Restaurent name is: Game Time Sports Grill
review: game time is now closed for good. somebody didn't pay the rent. The food was good, the server was polite and very busy as they were short staff but she made sure we were taken care of. The only bad experience was the bartender he was very rude and wasn't busy it just seemed he wanted to do nothing than help customers. The girlfriend and I decided to find a place to watch the game and we ended up finding this gem. It seems there are a lot of reguars who eat here every Sunday, and this day was no exception. The food was better than we expected. The wings are especially tasty when compared to other places I've been to. The service was perfect when speaking of sports bars. Full drinks, food in front of you, happy camper. There are televisions everywhere, so you can watch more than one game. Only food I've had is the wings. I've searched far and wide and these wings are the best. Big and cooked correctly. My only complaint would be that since the make their own sauce, the heat factor varies greatly so I've learned to get sauce on the side. I like hot but at times their hot is can remove paint off a rusted Ford. Other times, it isn't even mild. So just order sauce on the side and if you don't like, just get a different sauce. I've had hot wings all over and these are the best! Brother in law turned me on to their wings. We were having a pool party for his daughter's H.S. graduation. Good amount of heat and the chicken was cooked all the way through. If you're having a party and don't wanna cook, I suggest you give these guys a ring. | american (traditional) | 12,461 |
Restaurent name is: Stack'd Burgers - Shadyside
review: We were here for the Stanley cup final. One of my colleagues recommended this place for the match day and I don't regret taking their advise. Service was great even though it was a busy day. \n\nFirst things first, if you are looking for a place to watch a game with a group of 4 -5 friends, I highly recommend this place. I suggest you to occupy one of those cabin seating that has a TV. It was a good experience.\n\nWe ordered milkshakes, drinks, fries, chicken tenders and fried pickles. Everything was great. The Cajun flavored potato fries are the best fries I ever had. I will go back for those fries again after completing this review! I'm visiting Pittsburgh from Orlando; my friends and I went to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (half off after 3pm on weekdays! and discounted with student ID!) and were really looking for a solid burger place. Stack'd was kind of hard to find since it's so small, but we parked around the corner and walked over.\n\nI like the customizable individual menus that you can mark with the pencils provided at the table, with your choice of sauces, cheeses, and toppings. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and get the pineapple mayo in lieu of my usual honey mustard and I was not disappointed. Burger came out great, tots were great, especially for the price! Meal was easily less than $10. Ambiance was what I could have hoped for a small sports-ish bar; we enjoyed watching MMA and the US summer Olympic team trials for men's gymnastics.\n\nWhat I thought was interesting was that they did not ask how we wanted our burgers cooked, so I guess all of them are medium well? I don't remember them having pink in the center, but it tasted good regardless. I would definitely recommend this place if you were walking around shopping or strolling around in that neighborhood; if you traveled out of the way specifically to eat here, keep an eye out for it because it can be difficult to find. Curly fries rule so that will be what draws me back in. The concept is cool in that you get a card to fill out with all the different choices you want on your burger. There's a bunch of different choices of cheeses, toppings, sauces, etc and can range from peanut butter and jelly to fried bananas and grilled pineapple. Unfortunately, there are way better burgers out there. Not much flavor and (as i order a 1/4 lb burger) the bun is usually too big for the burger leaving a lot of bread and confusion. Good place for a quick bite but not flavorful enough to be a regular go-to Stack'd was a pleasant, surprise find at 8 PM on a rainy night. We took advantage of the full bar and had a rye Manhattan ($7) and orange creamsicle crush ($8), which incorporated vodka, orange juice, and triple sec (?). We had a 1/2 pound burger with ketchup, mustard, and mayo, and 4 free toppings (pickles, grilled onions, tomatoes, and spinach) ($7.50). Finally, our side of fries ($2) brought our total to $26.22, which is a big bargain for the quality of the food and drinks, and the attentive service. Check it out! Stack'd is a solid burger joint. My friends and I go once a week during happy hour (5pm-7pm, I believe) for half-off beers and appetizers. The place is usually pretty packed by 7pm though, so plan on waiting for a table if you show up after. \n\nNow, on to the burgers.....DELICIOUS! You build your own burger from bun to meat to toppings. They have a huge variety of toppings too. \n\nNot giving five stars because sometimes it takes a while for food to come out. We've waited 30 minutes for our burgers at times, BUT they are so good that keep coming back. The wait staff is always courteous and attentive. | american (traditional) | 12,462 |
Restaurent name is: Mangiacake Ristorante & Catering
review: We went here randomly for breakfast but arrived a little past 11 so we missed it. But we were still out and about wiling to explore the menu. We ordered 2 coffee's and a cookie,. Service was great though. The place is kind of small. It felt very Italian even with me having overlooked that it was Italian. The cream in my coffee wouldn't mix so they changed everything for me. Everything was ok with this place and they had a decent lunch menu but we went elsewhere for lunch since we just didn't feel connected to the place. I decided to try Mangiacake after passing by it a few times on my way to work. I was delighted to find that they were able to deliver through Orderit.ca. After waiting over one hour for the food to arrive, I received a phone call to inform me that the restaurant was closed and that they didn't inform anyone. I will NEVER visit or order from this place again. Customer service is table stakes and Mangiacake failed. Came to this shop from a voucher deal and positive reviews at the time I saw the deal online.\n\nCame on a sunny Saturday around 1:30 pm. The place is small, casual and one of those that was converted from a Victorian house. It wasn't very busy at the time. Not sure if there's another patio in the back but we took seats in the front patio, which was small, only seat 2 pairs. But it was nice as it was under a tree and next to small flower beds and you some people watching as they come along the sidewalk on this quiet street.\n\nThe daily special panini that day, which was pulled pork panini, was sold out at the time, so we just order straight from the menu. We got a steak panini and a salmon panini. Each plate came with 2 olives and a simple vinigrette salad on the side.\n\nWe enjoyed our paninis. Tasty and the breads were toasted to perfection. We had our paninis with olive breads, as oppose to white or wholewheat, which I thought was a more special choice and more flavorful.\n\nThe salads were also quite good. I wasn't sure if it was balsamic as I normally don't like balsamic because of the smell. But I find the smell for this one not at all repulsive.\n\nOverall, this is a nice little joint for a small casual meal. They had cakes/desserts and coffees, but we didn't get any during this visit so I can't judge those.\n\nThe thing I do like most is the service. The owner Raj was an attentive and jolly fellow. He served us personally and informed us with details of their specials. He was also very apologetic for not being able to provide the daily special panini as they were sold out of the pulled pork. By the time we were ready for the bill, the owner wasn't around and the girl that attended to us was also quite friendly. We tipped 20% and will definitely come back again. Ah, Mangiacake. Was that you that I heard beckoning pale little me, from across the street at lunch today? Well, here's my answer. \n Small, cute cafe/sandwich outfit, with a petite patio (yes, it's that small) out front. Service today was exceedingly friendly. As in, we're lonely, come and see us! Have a panini! No, come back! Pleeaassse! Which, I suppose is better than the gate keeper reception I've received at other, lesser, establishments. \n I found the menu to be bit busy. The lettering in the menu board, as with the tiny take away menus is really small. It's as if you should already know what you are about to order before you walk in to receive your excess greeting. \n Ok, ok, ok. What did I eat? Soup and half panini lunch special. I enjoyed the Woodbridge Panini and a side if a lemon basil basmati soup. The panini was neatly pressed, with a good sluce of provolone, some salami, and I think, ham. You have a choice of bread- I just guessed, and announced 'olive'. What else is available? I have no idea. Note: mini script on the menu. The soup was light and lemony, without being too tart, but was lacking the promised basmati rice. A few spare grains were tossed in, but looked lonely, swimming about the bottom of the bowl. However, for a tidy $8, I say, not bad. Finally! After so many times passing by this place, I got to go Mangiacake Ristorante for lunch with a few of my former co-workers for my birthday lunch.\n\nIt's a really cute little restaurant with seating in the front, and some seating in the back. I had ordered mysel the special, which I believe, was a pulled pork sandwich (unfortunately, my mind is drawing a blank, because I ate there about a month and a half ago -- this is what happens when you don't yelp right away!)\n\nAnyhow, food was great, service was absolutely awesome. The people there had helped my coworkers light up some candles and sang happy birthday to me that day (although, the candles had actually made the fire alarm go offf. Whoops!)\n\nWill definitely come back for a lunch some time soon. | italian | 12,463 |
Restaurent name is: The Clubhouse Gibsonia
review: A lot of local regulars for lunch. Which is good and bad. Good cause they keep come back, bad for service cause they talk too much and say strange things cause they are comfortable with one another. Had the gyros. The waitress told me they were bad, and discouraged me from getting them. But truly how can you mess up gyros?\nWell they didn\'t. It was great. It was two small pita pockets and the lamb was great. The tzatziki sauce could have been better. It needed more dill, and cucumbers more finely chopped. Other than that, glad I didn\'t listen to the typical "yinzer" reviews of food. A good dish. Prices are not the best.\n\nDrink options are great.\n\nFood is tasty but expensive.\n\nGood place to watch a game. Great place and great food! Whether it's steak or a salad everything we've tried is good. Prices are reasonable and the service is great. Disgusting food. I came in for lunch. They were slow. The bartender was very nice and tools our orders quickly and made great cocktails. We placed our food order that took entirely too long to come out. I ordered a simple burger medium well and fries. The fries were nothing special. Hard to mess up deep frier fries. However, my burger was one of the worst I\'ve ever ate. Ever. From the bun to the meat, I wanted to puke. The meat was totally black with crispy chucks that j can only assume came from a dirty nasty oven. The "meat" had a purple hint to it and I couldn\'t stomach anymore after two bites. If you\'re a manager and seeing this, fire the cooks from this day. If this was you, you\'re a joke. I hope the bartender finds a better job at another bar soon and I\'ll never return. Went here while visiting my sister & her fiance for the holidays. This is their local spot and they go multiple times a week. Now I can see why: Clubhouse was great place to catch the pens/steelers, good draft list, big menu, and friendly service. Didn't get to check out the game room, but will next time. Thumbs up for the happy hour deal, too! | american (traditional) | 12,464 |
Restaurent name is: Rpm's Wings and Things
review: Sometimes I have a great time at RPM's and sometimes it's yuck.\n\nThey have a great outside tiki bar and allot of places to sit\n\nI usually only go here during the summer when it's warm Stopped in twice a few weeks ago.\nGreat place if you like AWFUL SMOKE\nand scum kitchen workers and bar staff trying\nto sell DRUGS. ?\nWhat happened to the Irish guy.?\nWe won't be back too many Thugs. This hasn't been called RPM's in about five years.\nThe outdoor bar is cool\nBeers and decent food\nNothing special just decent \nMusic on the weekends and outdoor seating Better than average bar food and exceptional wings. The reason my review is so low is due to the excessive amount of smoking going on in this bar and restaurant. It's the worst I've ever experienced in my life and I'm surprised they allow it. Business would likely be much better if they moved smoking to the outside. This past Saturday night, my lovely ladyfriend took me to RPM's to witness the aural metallic majesty of...Powerslave, an Iron Maiden tribute band.\n\nYeah, I'm a metal fan. Deal. \n\nRPM's seems to specialize in cover bands and the occasional real act from the distant past that decided to put out a new record and hit the road. I saw solicits for a Who tribute band and an Ozzy/Black Sabbath group called Black Sunday. Chi-town doom metal legends Trouble played there last year with local power/prog upstarts Icarus Witch. White Lion (!) was supposed to play there in November but cancelled. \n\nThey do serve food, and it's typical bar munchies 'n grub. I got a cheeseburger which was ok with homemade potato chips which were excellent.\n\nThere are games, a dartboard, and a pool table.\n\nYou'd never expect to find such a place buried in the suburbs of Bridgeville amongst the big box stores and strip malls. I kept forgetting that I wasn't in Lawrenceville, Mt. Washington, or my native Brookline. \n\nSo go and stomp your feet, thrash, and punch air to a bunch of regular guys with day jobs pretending to be your idols, and have a gas along with 'em. Make sure you take an old friend too, one who likes the same back-in-the-day stuff you do.\n\nP.S. They really need to fix the door on the stall in the gent's bathroom. | american (traditional) | 12,465 |
Restaurent name is: America's Best Wings - Charlotte
review: Based on the reviews we tried this place. My first experience was just okay. One of my daughters had a steak and shrimp cheesesteak and she loved it. My other had chicken tenders and she said they were just ok (nothing she plans to ask for again anytime soon). The fries had some type of seasoning on them that was way too spicy for my younger daughter. And they were not hot and fresh which made them just ok. If they had been hot I can imagine they would have been great. I had wings. They were mediocre and initially came out something different from explained. However The staff was great. Very friendly and accommodating. ......Be careful when ordering the wings. When you see "hot" that equates to HOT SAUCE not SPICY. If you are not a fan of hot sauce don\'t ask for anything hot. My first order of wings was hot teriyaki. I asked did that mean spicy teriyaki and was told yes. When it came out it was hot sauce mixed with teriyaki sauce. Needless to say I returned them. They called around to management to find out what was in the sauce and confirmed it was hot sauce. I don\'t eat hot sauce. They did prepare a new order for me with just teriyaki sauce with no problem. \n\nWe ate in. The atmosphere was fine. It was clean and comfortable. \nThe pricing was a bit on the steep side. $8 for 5 Wings. My wings did not come with anything. Just wings. My daughters meals were upward of $9 which included a drink and fries (tenders meal) and there were 4 nice size tenders and a massive amount of fries. She couldn\'t eat it all. They did offer a 10% discount for students which I thought was great. I am sure we will give this place another try. They had some other items on their menu we will give a try. I will be sure to provide an updated review when and if we do. If there was a way to give this place and their lack of customer service negative stars then I absolutely would. We ordered food from this place, (I hesitate to call it a restaurant because I don\'t believe they deserve even that small courtesy , we ordered a grilled shrimp wrap with absolutely NO dairy products because of a food allergy and low and behold - they freaking doused the wrap in cheese . Luckily we inspected the food before it was eaten and uncovered the cheese laden shrimp wrap. We proceeded to call and ask for the order to be remade correctly and had to argue and haggle with the "manager" Sharika (Indian lady) , for almost 10 minutes before she would even admit that they were wrong. She then proceeded to tell us that we needed to call Grubhub and take up our issue with them even though grubhub had done nothing wrong and we were able to look at the official order and receipt of said wrap and nowhere was there cheese listed as something ordered or added. This was a terrible food experience and I wouldn\'t recommended this place to the neighborhood dog, let alone any person. Please be advised that this food pit is an epic fail and after subsequently reading reviews about this restaurant , have uncovered their near criminal health inspection rating . This place is a NO GO The customer service was outstanding. The food was fresh and hot and the prices were reasonable. First time and I will be back. I stopped by this spot based on the positive reviews and was not disappointed. The customer service was excellent and establishment was very clean. They had a comfortable dining area with a huge tv for watching games. I tried the honey bbq and original wings with fries. Both flavors were tasty. The fries could have used slightly more salt and the wings could have been slightly crispier, however overall a very positive experience. \n\nI will be visiting again soon to try more of the 30 flavors! Wings are good. After a few visits and trying other things on the menu, quickly realized the many things are frozen not fresh. I love fried mushrooms. Don't get the here. They are store bought and frozen. Can't speak for other things on the menu, but guessing it would be the same. | american (traditional) | 12,466 |
Restaurent name is: Streets of New York
review: First time here got the personal new york combo with the side buffalo sauce and a dos equi mug , im feeling too good over here lol deff will be here next time im in town Got say not happy i was staying at the holiday inn here and Mesa and was in the mood for something italian so I thought I would try it here......wrong place. The price was ok the delivery time was ok but the food completely miss the mark! I got lasagna, garlic bread, and minestrone soup. \nThe soup had no noodles or beans and was very spice. The garlic bread was the only thing that was kinda ok but still left much to be desired. And when it comes to the lasagna.....idk what it was but it wasn't lasagna I had two bites and through it away worst ever! \nSo with all that said if your looking for good Italian look somewhere else. Great pizza and wings and as always great service.\nThe perfect fix for a Friday night. Ordered room service at a hotel and this was the company providing the food. They had an awesome menu, but the food ended up not being so awesome. I ordered spaghetti and a salad. First, they messed up the salad and gave me the wrong kind after I gave specific instructions. They did come back and give me the right salad and it was amazing. Then the spaghetti tasted like it was microwaved. I would've given 1 star, but due to the good salad and the guy that delivered being really kind and apologetic, I gave them an extra star. I wouldn't eat at their restaurant again, though. As someone on a gluten-free diet, I was very excited to hear that Streets of New York is offering gluten-free pizza crust. If you have ever had Amy's or any other common g/f rice crust pizza, I would say stick with that.\n\nThe gluten free pizza was upwards of $12 before toppings, and each additional topping was a ridiculous $2+. I'm sorry, but toppings don't cost that much even in Vegas and Disney World (two expensive places I've been to recently).\n\nI do not recommend this restaurant one iota if you are going for the g/f pizza. The frozen pizza from Fry's natural food section is just as good if not better, because it's considerably cheaper and you can buy your own toppings for the cost of just one at this restaurant. | italian | 12,467 |
Restaurent name is: Artisano Bakery Caf\xc3\xa9
review: Such good bread. I love the olive bread. The coffee is pretty good as well. The is plenty of seating and the atmosphere is good for a coffee shop. Artisano Bakery Cafe really reminds me of Panera Bread which I frequented in my hood.\n\nBut with more items aside from sandwiches on the menu, the cashiers were slow in taking order and then the kitchen got really overwhelmed and the lines started building!\n\nI dropped by wanting to get a coffee... I know Tim Hortons just across the street, I should have went there instead. The line here move so slowly..... 5 minutes later I am still lining up.. I just want a coffee!\n\n$2 for a bottomless coffee is not too bad since Artisano has unlocked WIFI access.. but this is definitely not a good place to have enjoy your coffee leisurely and get some work done. The seating arrangement are kind of boring too, all cafeteria style seating.... \n\nHow come the line still NOT moving!!? \n\nI guess I should go somewhere else! Ugh. I didn't realize calling a place artisanal something, actually makes it good. \n\nAside for a nice interior, and inconvenient parking, there is nothing to this place - seriously the worst latte I've had in a long time - I'm almost tempted to go try a latte at Mickey D's, to see if it would be better (won't be surprised if it will be). \n\nNever again. Very disappointed when my wife and I went here on Sunday for a quick soup & salad.\nThe place was far from busy and it took more than 20 minutes for us to get our food. Then we it finally arrived the soup was lukewarm and was served without bread. My wife as for a chicken Caesars salad and it was served without the chicken. \nWhen we brought this to their attention we were told 'today is my first day here'\nIt will certainly be my last time there. Went here on a Saturday morning (before 11) and ordered a double fried egg panini and breakfast skillet. Both were delicious. Cashier was friendly. It's similar to Panera Bread where you order your food, pick a table, and they bring it out. If you're a sufficient person, don't care for servers always checking up on you, and being left alone to enjoy the company of people you came with, this place is perfect | italian | 12,468 |
Restaurent name is: R\xc3\xb4tisserie St-Hubert Express
review: It's probably silly to rate a fast food restaurant, but it was so bad I have to. \n\nSt-Hubert is an iconic Qu\xc3\xa9b\xc3\xa9cois brand so I had certain expectations. My first experience with St-Hubert was quite disappointing. I just don't understand how r\xc3\xb4tisserie chicken can be that oily. Despite my first experience, I gave it a second chance with a piri piri chicken leg meal. This box of disappointment includes rubbery chicken, soggy fries, and a dry bun. The texture of the chicken was so rubbery and clunky that I didn't know what I was eating. The only good part was cole slaw. It's so sad when the place is known for chicken and cole slaw was better than their chicken. There will be no third time for me. Do not order the Club sandwich. It barely has any bacon and the sauces are tasteless. Service is pretty fast, and the chicken legs are always well cooked. The meat is very moist and tender and full of flavor.\n\nThis restaurant does not offer any waiter service, so just bring your plate to the station after you're done. I mean, it's St-Hubert Express. For a fast food place, it's fine. I hate eating physically in the restaurant because it usually smells like sweat due to the other customers + the smell-absorbant, padded vinyl seats, but I get take out here on my way home all the time. The food and service here are pretty consistent and decently fast. If you're looking for fast food poutine, I'd recommend. Riez pas trop de moi parce que je fais une review du St-Hubert, okay? C'est parce que le mec qui m'a servie, Jonathan, il m'a TELLEMENT charm\xc3\xa9e! J'adore les serveurs qui ne se prennent pas au s\xc3\xa9rieux et qui sont capables de rire en travaillant. Pour vrai, je me ferais changer mon num\xc3\xa9ro de commande take-out n'importe quand par toi, mon Jo. \n\nPis la poule ben... c'est la poule! Et c'est express, c'\xc3\xa9tait pr\xc3\xaat en 3 minutes. T'sais quand t'as vraiment faim et un giga craving de poule, \xc3\xa7a fait la job. Seul probl\xc3\xa8me: frites ti\xc3\xa8des. Une chance que j'avais demand\xc3\xa9 la poutine en accompagnement et que la sauce \xc3\xa9tait turbo chaude. \xc3\x87a a sauv\xc3\xa9 mon repas! Ol\xc3\xa9! | canadian (new) | 12,469 |
Restaurent name is: Jinmirak Korean & Japanese Restaurant
review: I\'ve been back a couple more times and while the BBQ has been consistently good this place gets absolutely slammed on weekend nights. Come on weekdays for improved efficiency.\n\nThe servers will work fast and furiously but the kitchen will get backed up on orders from the three big party rooms. If you don\'t speak Korean, look for the young waiter with the big round glasses--he looks like a chubby Asian "Where\'s Waldo." Anyway, he\'s more conversant in English than the other two waitresses. Call off the hounds; the search is over. I found a great Korean BBQ restaurant on Bloor St. Such a relief after our disappointing experience at Il Bun Ji.\n\nWe got our standard order of jumulluck (unmarinated sirloin) for two to grill on the table top. It comes with your choice of jjigae* (soon dubu** or dwenjang***) and all the trimmings for $36.99. \n\nSo hey, Il Bun Ji, take a cue (har har) from Jinmirak. This is why we\'re jumping ship to your neighbor down the street:\n\n- ice-cold beer that arrived immediately after we ordered it\n- complimentary amuse bouche of honguh hwae muchim**** served promptly to go with aforementioned beer\n- freshly-plated banchan (side dishes) that were replenished without asking \n- two efficient waitresses who busted ass to bring us something the moment we requested it\n- good-quality beef marbled beautifully and sliced into even slabs\n- huge portion of BBQ that\'s touted "for two" but could feed a family of four\n- Korean soap operas playing on TV screens\n- free watermelon at the end of the meal\n\nThe entire experience made me feel like I was back in Korea. Till the bill arrived and the taxes and tipping reminded me I was in Canada.\n_________\n* jjigae = scorching stone crock of hearty ingredients in a broth\n** soon dubu = silky tofu\n*** dwenjang = funky miso on fermentation steroids\n**** honguh hwae muchim = skatefish sashimi salad in a spicy-sweet-tangy dressing\n(Jesus, no wonder Korean food isn\'t more popular; these names look ridiculous in English.) I have mixed feeling about Jinmirak. The experience was ok but did not live up to my expectations: \n\n1) They do not serve Korean beer, not even Japanese beer. This is pretty odd for a Korean & Japanese restaurant. Coors Light with my kimchi was a little odd. \n\n2) The raw crab dish is seasonal (no mention of such on the menu mind you) and, you guessed it, I came when it was not "in season". Not sure what the season is either as nobody could tell me. \n\n3) Apparently cold buckwheat noodles are also a seasonal dish (again, no mention of such on the menu). Although there were some noodles in a soup dish we got, I guess serving cold noodles is too much trouble unless it is the right "season". \n\nThe server was nice, and as previous reviews mentioned, it does get busy and hard to flag down service at times - but he was a good sport and was cheerful in the process. \n\nThe food we did get (not-BBQ, but other dishes to share) was well prepared. The side-dishes were fresh and replenished if necessary. \n\nJinmirak was cheap and we left full, so no loss in trying out a new venue. Not sure I would go back - but maybe just one more time to try the "seasonal" dishes (whenever they are in season - still no idea). OMG! I don't believe I ate Raw crab and enjoying it!\n\nLuckily Jinmirak has their crabs cleaned fairly well and they all look all brushed and triple washed before marinade them in Korean hot sauce. I know how they look like when they are still alive and moving since these kind of small Blue Crabs are sold in Chinese grocery stores.\n\nWill I order it again? Not if I have to eat the whole order all by myself, if I got one or 2 or more people to share and enjoy it over a beer.. I will be all for it!\n\nThe Spicy Fish Egg Stews is A-OK too.. if your food crawl companion likes fish eggs. There are just so much of that in the stew. (for own information: Fish eggs are really High in Cholestrol 1 ounce equal almost 50% of a daily suggested servings) Luckily there are quite a few chunks of white fish and they are quite tasty. \n\nBTW, the interior of the restaurant is quite dated..and the menu is has this little moldy spots all over. There is a TV showing Korean Soap Opera without any volume. \n\nLunch Specials!\n\nThey accepts Cash Only!. Yang Nyum Keh Jahng(RAW Crab in Spicy Sweet Marinade/$10.99), I'm definitely a fan of this dish and had to say I came here reading of this dish on Eune Y's review. It is the small Blue Crab variety that doesn't have full meatiness but I don't think that's the point of this dish. (+0.5 *Star*)\n\nI compare this to the snackiness spiciness addictiveness of a typical Spicy Duck Tongue which goes well with some Beer or in this case maybe a Soju or 2. Bite down on the exterior shell to squeeze the meat and the sauce out in one bite. BEWARE: there are some spikey craws that can rip your fleshy Tongue if you don't pay attention. Food consumption is a RISKY business.\n\nSpicy Fish Egg Stew($9.99) was our replacement of the regular Fish Stew because during this weekday lunch, they didn't have it available. The Fish pieces and Fish Eggs were fine but that Stew Broth was completely Nong Shim brand Instant Noodle flavouring. It's one of my favourite Instant Noodle brands but I expect more in a restaurant. (-1 *Star*)\n\nOne of the waitress was smiley friendly and just happy in general. I'm sure you'll figure out which of the 2 is her. She wasn't completely able to converse and explain to us of our question for the dishes but she did was to do her very best and when serving out items she asked if it was as requested. Yes! (+0.5 *Star*) | japanese | 12,470 |
Restaurent name is: Franco's Trattoria
review: No exaggeration, this is some of the best Italian food around!\n\nWe visited for a late lunch and were one of only a handful of tables at the time. The hostess and server were extremely friendly and attentive. The fried zucchini appetizer is a must! It is served piled high, with a light and crispy breading. For my main meal, I had a cup of the chicken pastina soup (seriously delicious!) and the chicken piccata. It was a very large serving, and the leftovers tasted just as yummy the next day.\n\nGreat service, great food, and nicely priced! The Point - 3.5/3.75 stylish lookin' italian joint; pretty solid food & good portions esp. as our entrees included salad/soup & side to make it complete; simple food (http://www.francostrattoria.com/)\n\nThe Food\n\n-- Bread\n * Better if it was warm\n\n-- Sesame Calamari...$10\n * Think sweet teriyaki type sauce on fried calamari\n * It was real good but a bit too much sauce at the bottom of the plate so overwhelming\n\n--- Salad (comes w/ entree)\n * good size; mixed spring greens, tomato, olives, chickpeas, & bleu cheese w/ balsalmic dressing' yum!\n * I know it was good cuz BF don't eat greens and he ate his entire salad\n\n--- Chicken Milanese .....$18\n * 3 cuts of thin juicy chicken breaded crunchy & garlic cloves yum; can get a bit dry so maybe ask for side of marinara sauce\n * tip spread cloves on bread\n * entree choice of side - grilled polenta w/ marinara sauce - good thick exterior but soft yum interior; real good w/ sauce \n \n\n-- Chicken Romano.....$17\n * also 3 cuts of chicken; but batter puffy due to egg batter used\n * BF choose ranch mash potato as side; zesty, fluffy yum\n\n-- Tiramisu\n * thick 3 layers w/ congac & grand mariner\n\nAdditional Info\n* gets busy so make reservations & ask for a table not near bar as can get loud\n* side options included ranch mash potato, penne pasta & sauce, brocolli, polenta, & asaparagus but they charage extra\n* skip dessert at restaurant & go next door to bartram house bakery Lovely dinner with friends...great ambience and magnificent food. Staff is professional and friendly. \nThe scallops with porcini pasta was amazing. The scallops were seared to perfection. We already can't wait to come back. It is consistently difficult to find any fault with this neighborhood superstar restaurant. My companion and I had the pleasure of being served by Lisa for the first time the evening of 9 May 2017. She could not have been more attentive, gracious, welcoming, and kind. She did a lot to make the meal memorable. Special mention to owner Joe, who always goes out of his way to make the meal great, and to one of the restaurant's gems: server Lori, who came to chat with us. There are so many reasons to enjoy Franco's. You\nare cheating yourself if you do not try it. Had a quick lunch with a friend here. \n\nLisa makes a wonderful martini. Ah, lunch was on a Saturday. \n\nWe sat at the bar and enjoyed the banter with the wait staff.\n\nI ordered the Chicken Parmesan and should have gotten the side of pasta that was recommended by Lisa. Nevertheless, it was delicious. \nMy friend had the burger. He loved it. \n\nI would recommend Franco's. | italian | 12,471 |
Restaurent name is: Nachobot
review: Wow. So I finally got a chance to try this place out last Friday. Num Yummy! I just happened to be in the area and I made a point to make sure to stop by and I wasn't disappointed. There were like 5 different options and the one I chose had the onions, garlic, cheese, et al. Believe me it was a touch decision. They whipped it up for me in no time and I was out the door. Now mind you I decided to drive all the way home to eat my yummy nachos. Mistake as they smelled so good. When I got home and opened my container, at first I was a little disappointed as it appeared to be alot of nacho chips. However upon consumption I realized that I ended up needing all those yummy chips too. (Especially the next day when I finished off the leftovers) Sweet baby jesus this was some good eats. Needless to say I will be coming back for more real soon to try whatever the may have on their menu, (which changes daily if I am not mistaken) If you happen to be in the area and are craving some good nachos, give them a try. You will not be disappointed. This is the kind of place that I'm like, seriously - why did I not think of this? In college, I had a full blown nacho addiction. I corrupted the majority of my girlfriends to the same fate, guiding them to 7-11 and showing them my systematic way of keeping the chips separate while nearly bankrupting the fake cheese sauce machine into the container with the jalapeno slices. But this was only the gateway drug, soon I moved on to the various 'bertos and Super Burritos of the valley eager for more more! \n\nIt's been a minute since then, but when I discovered this new nacho-only spot downtown last First Friday - I was like my old college self, leading my troop from our beers at the Roosevelt down a few blocks to the promise land: Nachobot. \n\nTrue to downtown style, it is located in a cozy old house with about one big table inside. There was exactly 1 cool dude that was working as the order taker, cashier, and the magical nacho maker. I think I should call him Mr. Bot. My BF kind of gave me a look when I suggested we each order our own (he likes to share) so Mr. Bot suggested we do a lil' half and half compromise. I had the side with the roasted garlic, caramelized mushrooms, and cheese (omg), and he had the side with the slow cooked Colorado beef with a spicy red sauce and yes, more cheese. There were chopsticks to eat with, but that would have just slowed me down and prevented me from licking my fingers of all the cheese sauce goodness that was Nachobot. I really appreciated that the cheese was not just the pre-shredded variety haphazardly thrown on there and expected to melt with the addition of other toppings ('bertos I'm talking to you), nor was it that machine orange cheese sauce (how my standards have improved since college, in all ways). The Bot cheese is a delicious sauce concoction that is made from scratch so it stays gooey and melty, and is LAYERED and weaved into every last tortilla chip along with the toppings so that it feels like that first top bite right until the very end. \n\nShockingly, we took some leftovers home. I actually heated them up and ate them in the morning. I did not share (it was like 4 chips!). After announcing that I was making my famous sausage biscuits and gravy for breakfast my BF asks what happened to that leftover nachobot? and then his pouty face came out. \n\nHe actually tried to go back the next day for lunch while retrieving his car from downtown. They aren't open for lunch, but they are open until 4:00am, which is just how it should be. See you soon Mr. Bot! The Phoenix New Times winner of "Best After Hours Feast" last year, Navajo chef Renatto-Mario Etsitty landed in this location months ago, renamed it RezBot and launched his own particular fusion of Native American and contemporary suburban neo-mexican culinary taste.\n\nMy favorite offering is red bell pepper soup served with fry bread, second favorite is the blue corn chilaquiles, third the braised lamb shank stew. I stopped in last night to give Mario a slice of home made pecan pie I stole from an event at Parazol and found out he has a new lamb loin dish - yum!\n\nHis Aqua Fresca is to die for.\n\nHe also has quesadilla and burgers made from halal meat for those needing a Taco Bell or burger joint fix ... \n\nBTW he\'s getting real tired of people wandering in thinking this is an Indian restaurant expecting to see curries and tandoori dishes ... I just can't even believe you took a perfectly respectable concept like gourmet nachos and threw it all away. What did a nacho ever do to you? Will I come back here? Bring back the melted cheese goodness and then maybe. Who wants a late night bowl o soup? Tsk tsk. Maybe it's the beer talking, Nachobot, but you got a butt that won't quit. You've got these big, chewy nachos...sfdakljagl;kfgjal;gkja;gll;asdfk...\n\nSeven dollars?! Get outta here... | american (new) | 12,472 |
Restaurent name is: Mezza Mediterranean Cuisine
review: Another great place for lunch discovered in Westlake, thanks to yelp. They are a good eight minute drive from my place of employment, so I am just now getting around to trying this place. Let me tell you, it was worth the drive. Delicious gyro's, great, accurate service, authentic Mediterranean eats, yummo.\n\nThe gyro's are just delicious, the appetizers are all worth every penny and the wraps are cravable, and are now part of my regular rotation. I had the 'wicked chicken pita,' green peppers, cheese and a spicy sauce, wrapped in a crispy pita, better than chipotle! The salads are big, meaty and fresh. Only thing that I didn't care for, the grape leaves are served in a soupy, broth like sauce. Next time I will say, just grape leaves, no sauce (or juice, or whatever that was). The grape leaves themselves were good, so close to what I get at home from my genius of a grandma (or Yaiyai in Greek).\n\nWhat a great value, we had placed a pick up order for my five closest friends at work, every single one of us were very impressed and happy with everything. Pricing ranges from $7 to $10, but if you're experience is anything like mine, I'd pay much more! This place is great! a few small tables, nothing fancy and clean. It seemed they had a lot of carry out. The Owner/Chef was very friendly and the food was great! We ordered a small serving of Hummus and it was delicious and plenty to share with someone. We also order Falafel, it was just okay and I've had better. We also thought 5 in an order for 8.99 was a little over priced.\n\nMy husband had the Mezza Gyro and I had the Souvlaki. They were both delicious and came with some chopped up lettuce and homemade pickled turnips on the side. The pickled turnips were good too. The pita was one of the best ones I've had, they were loaded with meat. I tried some of my husbands Gyro meat and it was great! You could actually taste the meat and not just all the spices. We live a good 50 minutes from this place and would eat there again in a minute. It's worth the stop! My mother and I visited Mezza yesterday for the first time (on a whim...our original destination closes on Mondays) and we were impressed. The hummus was outstanding...thick, lemony, and delicious. We also shared the grape leaves, which are served warm. The gyro was huge and fantastic: the pita was crisp, the meat was flavorful, tender, and well-seasoned. I'm sad that I live out-of-state most of the year, because I definitely crave Mediterranean food like this! Can't believe I've been missing this place this whole time! Heard about this place from Riya's salon, let me just say the gyro meat is delicious it's so flavorful and authentic. I ordered the gyro salad and asked for rice on top also. It is so good the stuffed grape leaves with garlic sauce was delicious the leaves were tender and perfect. I also ordered the torshi it's pickled vegetables and it tastes like the torshi my Persian grandma makes! This place is a gem! Definitely my new favorite Mediterranean restaurant. You can dine in or takeout which is what I did. I can't believe how authentic everything tasted. The Mast-o-Khiar (cucumber yogurt dip) was great with the mint in it, I put it on the salad it's amazing. Staff was helpful and friendly definitely a must try if you like Persian food. You can very easily drive by and not know this gem of a place exists. That's exactly what I've done for many years until I discovered it by word of mouth. Let me tell you, if you are craving for as close to an authentic gyro on the west side, this place is a must visit. Other awesome flavors include the Hummus gyro. This is the combination of two of the best items they have - Hummus & Gyro. \n\nBy foregoing the 'show-sha' and fancy decor, Mezza offers the fire works effect for your culinary taste buds. while you wait peruse the Greek & Egyptian themed paintings on the wall and the mini-market style food isle. For goodness sake bring some of their in store made Hummus home. | mediterranean | 12,473 |
Restaurent name is: Burrito Drive
review: When I lived nearby, I ordered from Burrito Drive pretty regularly because they were the only late night option. They get 1 star from me because you have the option to go to the restaurant to eat, and some of the food is actually good. If it wasn\'t for that, I would give them 0 stars if I could. My favorites were the high roller burrito, the grilled chicken burrito, and the Tijuana hot dog (probably one of my biggest guilty pleasures).\n\nThat said, this story is about the COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE behavior of their late night staff. Over the course of a year of ordering food from them, they were regularly incompetent, rude, and downright hostile. Story time:\n\nIt started out with one chicken burrito that wasn\'t quite right. I found some bones in it (not one bone, but 4-5) and they included beans when I asked for them to be left off. I called the restaurant, politely (I think) explained the problem, and asked if they could replace the burrito. They seemed irritated but they did send me a new one.\n\nThe next mistake came when I ordered a Tijuana hot dog and chicken burrito. For the second time, I found bones (plural) in the burrito, and they forgot to include the sides of salsa and garlic sauce. That hot dog is nothing without the sauce, so I called and once again explained the situation. I asked if they could just send the forgotten sauces and said they didn\'t have to worry about the bones -- I would just pick them out. No big deal. The person who took my call was clearly annoyed, said "I remember you," and called me a liar! He said they would send out the stuff I asked for but it was "the last time." A driver arrived well over an hour later (around 3am) with a new, cold chicken burrito and no salsas. They managed to get angry, insult me, and send me the thing I specifically said I didn\'t need them to replace. I never got the salsa or garlic sauce.\n\nTheir third and final fuck up was so astronomical I felt it had to have been done on purpose (probably by Mr. "I remember you"). I ordered a chorizo burrito. What I received was a flour tortilla shell stuffed with rice that was soaked in orange grease. That\'s it. There were no other ingredients. There was no chorizo, no beans, cheese, or onions. It just looked like they poured chorizo grease from the pan on top of the rice and rolled it up. This time when I called, they hung up on me as soon as I started explaining what happened. They did this twice more, so I gave up. In the morning I called again, asked for a manager, and got a refund. The person I talked to in the morning was helpful, but I will never be giving this place my business again because of my experiences with their late night staff. \n\nTL;DR: This place wouldn\'t be in business if there was any other option for late night Mexican in that area. Do not order delivery after 10pm. The staff there is rude and too stoned to get orders right more than half the time. Upside for the burrito isn't particularly high. You either do it very well, or you fail collosally (sp). I'm happy to repeat this place does it well, and I've had it delivered several times during late nights at the office. Really nice staff, okay food.\n\nI got a Shehmehneh Burrito as this seems to be the most popular order here. I saw that there was sweet potato puree in it and was pretty curious. The combination of tastes didn't really work that well for me though. I did like the pickle crunch, rice, and chicken though. \n\nI think this is a decent place to go to if you are in a rush or have no other options nearby. They have alot of different of options. Probably wouldn't get the Shehmehneh again, but would be willing to give the other items a shot. I love burrito drive! First, they are the only delivery place to brings piping hot burritos to your door...until 3am. Talk about service! :-) Second, I am a super picky eater so I always get the build your own, which is more than I can eat in one sitting and at a reasonable price! :-) Surf and Turf torta. One of the best sandwiches ever! I am a big fan of BD. so nice that they deliver late to the near west side of town. | mexican | 12,474 |
Restaurent name is: Rivas Mexican Grill #2
review: Ok, my family and I are fans! I saw the yelp reviews and said ok I'll try it. First off, the plus is that it's a stone's throw away. I decided to call in and have a steak breakfast burrito. I thought it was ok, but I don't like fat pieces and there were a couple but more melt in your mouth than rubbery. However, my husband devoured it. Yesterday we went in and I decided to have a chicken taco and try some shrimp fries, my husband had the steak fries and a steak burrito, my girls had chicken fingers and fries. I took one bite of the shrimp fries and fell in love, I barely made a dent in them, before I started feeling full - there was so much shrimp! So, I decided to try the chicken taco before I could absolutely not eat anymore. The chicken taco is delicious with real white meat chicken and it was seasoned so well! The taco is enough to satiate you! It's a great size with fresh ingredients. My husband loved his food and usually can finish everything in front of him but even he was stuffed! The girls loved their chicken fingers, even though not spectacular, they were very good and fresh! So good, we went back today, for just enough food, as not to cause waste! We got a couple chicken and steak tacos with a side of rice and beans. The rice was good and the beans were delicious! I'm already thinking about what to try next...Rivas is so good!! I picked up an order around 5:00 am, the cashier was a jerk, no customer skills at all, food is good but employees needs some training, won't return for sure. Amazing carne asada torta! I will definitely be trying more items on their menu the meat was extremely fresh and seasoned perfectly! Amazing food it was freaking amazing!! The environment was pretty good, but the customer service was trash. The cooks and environment in the back didn't seem up to date, seemed really dirty and filthy which kinda made the food less appetizing This place is the best one in Vegas to me , I ate there for almost a week st8 , they tacos and them chicken nachos man best hands down , u must go here don't go no where else they fast as hell they green salsa fire good and hell its just the best in town , every other Mexican place I've been to was ok , this place hands down the best place don't go no where else go here might be out the way but best believe I'm go here , I'm on my way now | mexican | 12,475 |
Restaurent name is: Grille 565
review: This is an excellent little spot with exceptional food. The lunch sandwiches are awesome, no matter what you order. Love the tables near the front window, and the clean and cozy feel. The staff is friendly and attentive. Grille 575 is a hidden treasure. Just offers superior food in a warm and wonderful atmosphere. We love it! Revised on 2015/02/15 Saturday\n\nFor an evening with family, the event was flawless. Easy parking on the street at this time of evening (7 pm), greeted at the door and escorted downstairs to our reserved tables. Manager\'s suggestion was excellent. Menu, both upstairs and downstairs is the same. Both comedy acts were excellent -- everyone enjoyed them both. Wait service was as good as it gets, but they do need to add one person to the mix when every seat in the downstairs area is full. Mark, the owner/manager came by our table to say hello -- nice courtesy. \n\n656 will be doing monthly comedy shows apparently. This should be a success if robustly advertised. A Blues for Youth event is coming up shortly. They flyers on the wall announcing events is helpful, but I would give everyone who comes in a paper flyer of upcoming events as well -- a walk/take away as a reminder.\n\nA useful addition to the place would be a couple of variable power LED lights on the ceiling in front of the stage, or even on the back wall set to "skim" across the ceiling to open up the stage visually. Just a touch of additional lumen power would enhance that performance space significantly.\n\nBellevue has a nice event and restuarant. 565 is a BYOB place -- which makes an evening rather inexpensive compared to the full bar service at others with a small glass of chard pegged at $6.\n\nI am sure we will be back again. A fun evening for all.\n\nf8 and be there.\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nOne visit thus far; tomorrow 7 us are going back for a comedy act that will perform. Menu is basic American. Hamburger was credible; fries tasty. Just hanging out there waiting for a business meeting later in the afternoon. Not crowded but it was daytime. Waiter was excellent; coffee unending. \n\nI\'ve now used their online booking system for obtaining seats at the show. Worked perfectly. Indeed "Mark" even sent email back to my account and we talked a bit about where the group could be seated. Our seats are reserved. This is a nice touch since many places with music or other performances, smaller places, just let one fend for themself when they show up. This is a nice courtesy.\n\nWill follow up on this after the show re our dinner, and the ambience.\n\nf8 and be there My wife and I and two close friends met for dinner prior to The Honeyriders show. The service and the meal was outstanding. My wife had the Chicken Marsala and I ordered the Ribeye. My Ribeye was prepared beautifully. It was juicy, tender and not a piece of gristle. The fries were fresh and prepared just the way I like them. My friends also raved about their meal. We also ordered the Banana Pepper appetizer which was very good. The stuffing was really good and the pepper had just the right amount of heat. The dinner salad was full of nice greens and very fresh, accompanied by really good ranch dressing. Our server, Nikki was very attentive and made sure that we were well taken care of. Pricing was good. My Rib Eye was $16 and well worth the price. We will most definitely return to try other tasty meals on their menu. Bellvue is a dry town so feel to bring your own adult beverage. First time here but we'll definitely be back. Great variety of food and all reasonably priced. The shrimp and portobello scampi was awesome. Nice to see some alcohol in Bellevue too!\n\n8.15.17 update:\n\nJust went for Taco Tuesday. I felt like I went to a friend's house to hang out in their basement. They then asked their mom to make us snacks so she set up a nacho/taco bar for us! Cost $5 for unlimited and margaritas were $4. Can't beat that! Also had one of the regulars telling us jokes haha My only problem is I'm a smaller woman and I wish the portions weren't so HUGE! I swear, I could share my mean with two more people and they all would have more than enough. It's delicious and well worth the price. I ordered chicken with broccoli fetachini alfrado. | american (traditional) | 12,476 |
Restaurent name is: Tsukuyomi
review: Le local est joli et accueillant le personnel aussi. Mais ce n'est ni le meilleur ramen ni le mieux pr\xc3\xa9sent\xc3\xa9 que j'ai mang\xc3\xa9. Le prix \xc3\xa9tait raisonnable 13$ pour un bon bol avec 2 bons morceaux de poulet. Le bouillon \xc3\xa9tait fade. Cute as can be ramen joint. Solid food and great service to boot. Keep in mind most of it is counterside seating (which we didn't mind one bit). Get your ramen loaded with extras, be sure to top it off with some karage, and save room for dessert for a green tea cheesecake that will make you weep tears of joy. Owners need to hire a second person to help out the poor guy responsible for taking orders at lunchtime! He was trying very hard and being apologetic, but there was a feeling that some things were probably forgotten or delayed due to the crowd. \n\nI\'d also suggest that everyone pick the extra-salty option for the broth; it more or less equates to "regular" at most of Montreal\'s other ramen shops. \n\nThose two points aside, it\'s wonderful to finally have a good ramen shop in the Mile End; the decor is cozy, the menu strikes a nice balance between simple and interesting, and the ramen itself is pretty serviceable. Looking forward to seeing this place take shape, and to many lunches here in the future. Their ramen is very delicious! I highly recommend this place if you are looking for an authentic Japanese ramen with Tonkontsu broth. Their broth is the best one I tried so far, it is really rich and creamy. What surprised me the most is that the broth is not too heavy neither too greasy. Not to forget their egg, it is so well flavored. I usually take their most traditional one which is the Tonkotsu Chasu ramen. Their Chasu (pork meat) is really well done and tasty. What I like about their Chasu is that it doesn't have a really thick part of fat on their pork meat. If you like your ramen to be spicy, they have the spicy takana to add in your ramen, and it is absolutely something you have to try! My opinion might be little biased here since I was not very hungry tonight. I heard so many good things about this place, and truly the sauce for the ramen was well broiled with the pork. (although I felt the pork tasted little bit like a bbq) I liked the ramen in general as it wasnt too salty or strong with the meat flavor. | japanese | 12,477 |
Restaurent name is: Luchita's Mexican Restaurant
review: first time in dining area, seated in bar area last year - sat down with daughter to eat while in Hudson-went with intentions of spending money! Seated where 2 other booths were finishing up - no one else in area but us. TEN minutes to get asked about beverages. Finally came back to get order, I asked about childrens menu; saw it online but not in menu given - sassy in telling me there wasn't any and its just a la carte items - the tone and attitude from young waitress killed my appetite - got kids ques for daughter - tasted like the ones I make at home, nothing Mexican about it. Never asked what I wanted, never gave more chips or salsa, didn't refill drinks. Her ques came in 2 minutes, but not worth the $3 - had to go to cashier area to pay, never came back. Never going again. Sad, LOVE mexican food. Get better staff. Salsa good, chips needed salt. I went there last night and we asked for margaritas on the rocks. Very sour for my taste or I would have had more. Maybe if you specify one of their 100 tequila options it might have been much better. I ordered a beef burrito. It was literally hot seasoned ground beef in a tortilla. Nothing inside at all. I would have expected cheese, lettuce, vegetables, etc. I suppose the cheap price prohibits making it a really good option. I am guessing that there are better items on the menu. If you told me I have to go back and have the same items I would definitely pass. The saving grace was that the server was friendly and prompt. Kaetlyn did a good job on ensuring we had everything we needed. It is a pretty small dining area and loud so probably go early or later if you want a relaxing Mexican food kind of dinner night. If not, prepare to eat and leave. Not a good place to relax and have a few cocktails. Thanks After going here numerous times, we've concluded that the food is boring and lacking flavor. Go for the queso and margaritas. Skip the dinner. Best quesadilla I've had. The Complimentary Chips and salsa were really good too! The waitresses are extremely friendly! I am a frequent luchitas goer and the staff has come to me and vice versa. It's great having a locally owned place that values relationships with customers. Food was good portions and was delicious, but Bar service was pretty bad. Bartenders stood there and talked while we waited 10 minutes to be served drinks and another 15 minutes to order food | mexican | 12,478 |
Restaurent name is: Moe's Southwest Grill
review: Moe's is my favorite type of the build your own burrito places to go. It's also my husbands. This location in Ballantyne is right on the corner when you want to make a left, but you can't so you have to go to the light, and make a u-turn. \n\nAside from the difficulty that is getting in, they rest is fantastic. The people working there are generally happy, and I've never had a complaint about the food. The salsa is always fresh, and the soda machine is never out of anything. The place is also really clean, something I know must be difficult, when children and chips are involved. SInce the Salsarita's at the Quad closed, this is the closest place to get a quick burrito fix when I am at the office. I think the burritos are ok here but I preferred the chips & queso at Salsarita's. I haven't been sickened by the chicken here, but reading that review makes me wonder if I should just drive a little further and head over to Qdoba at Stonecrest when I am in the mood for a quick burrito to take back to the office. Don't waste your time coming to THIS Moe's! They've actually turned me off to the point I probably won't go to ANY Moe's ever again! Despite a prior bad experience at this same location, I returned because I like the food & it's Moe's Monday. My frustration today stems from ordering the Earmuffs with steak, which comes with guacamole. Since I don't like guacamole l, I asked if I could sub queso and was told no. But could add it for $1.09 (Not sure why since a side of both is the same price) So, I got the guacamole on the side and will just throw it away. This is my last visit to any Moe's. Maybe I'll try one of their competitors & see if I get better service. I have always liked Moes but the pricing is ridiculous. They charge extra for everything. I ordered a side of queso and it was the smallest container I have ever seen. Shouting "Welcome to Moes" seems like a routine job to the employees as something they have to do- not genuine at all. One lady that assembles the food always looks miserable and acts as if you are bothering her when picking your toppings. Manager always has a smile and is quite nice but staff. portions and pricing will reconsider another visit for me. Ok but our chips tasted stale. I asked for a $2.00 queso and I ended up paying 6. If you want something quick go here. If you want something good don't attempt Moe's | mexican | 12,479 |
Restaurent name is: Harvey's
review: It was hell it was such a mess old food all over the place pick up on the ceiling no one cared staff was rude tripped and fell asked to leave I threw my burger the manager and walked out The drive thru is open an hour longer than the 'dine in' hour so I tend to make use of it after late night classes.\nThey changed their menu and now its extra charge for cheese,sauteed mushroom,etc instead of having cheeseburgers on the actual menu..which is the same thing I guess.\nThe gravy used for poutine can be burnt sometimes but their cheese curds are always satisfactory.Ask for frings with your combo if you can't decide between fries and onion rings. I'm giving my husband driving lessons and we stopped here to grab something to eat during a break on 07 November 2017 at around 14:20. We have been here before, the staff is quite friendly and the place is respectably clean. We ordered 2 kid burgers (husband), 1 hot dog (me) and 1 Frings (Onion rings and French fries) to share. As usual, the staff was friendly, and we received our meal in an orderly fashion. While my husband was letting the server know what he wants on his burgers, I noticed my order was sitting under the 'hot lamps'. Then it was my turn to let the server know what I wanted on the hot dog. Then she went to get the Frings, put onion rings in one half and French fries in the other half......by the time we sat at the table, my hot dog was cold! Oh, by the way, my husband passed his drivers test today on 09 November 2017! The only thing great about this plaza! Harvey's locations gets pretty rare and this one is nestled in a nice neighbourhood. Used the two can dine coupons at this place and it's so worth it. The people they hire at any Cara establishment are usually friendly. Haven't you all noticed this? I'll leave this at 5 stars for its staff and hot piping burger. The burger was little burned and service is always shitty! They really need to fix that and the place is quite dirty especially when you visit it for lunch! Flies everywhere and sticky floors :( \n\nOh well fast food experience I guess has its merits and maybe not ?! | american (traditional) | 12,480 |
Restaurent name is: Los Rubios Mexican Food
review: We just started coming here a few months ago. As a vegetarian, there is only one thing on the menu I can eat. Potato tacos! They are always $1 and delicious. \n\nThe interior leaves much to be desired, but we usually get it to go. Meh....decent Filibertos knockoff but the place feels like a major health hazard considering how new it is.\n\nJust think Filibertos with less quality control and smaller portions. Always had good, fresh food and friendly service. Their chicken tacos are some of the best I have ever had, and I will always be a customer because one time I ordered but had lost my debit card, and they still fed me and just told me to come back the next day and pay. There are not many resteraunts or businesses that will do that anymore, and I was impressed.\n\nThey also make a pretty good torta and the carne asada is pretty good. \n\nCheap, fast, and yummy.... This place is just a Filibertos knockoff with worse food and horribly unclean kitchen and dining area. I found a rock in my food. A rock. \nThe woman said it came from the beans and gave me my money back. She was very kind about it and she said it came from the beans.\nThe food was alright otherwise. The breakfast burrito potatoes were not good but on the other hand the tortillas were deeeelicious! \nI might be back one drunken night but the rock kind of killed it for me. | mexican | 12,481 |
Restaurent name is: Zuki Japanese Restaurant
review: By far, one of my favourite places to eat in my area ! The sushi is always fresh and service is great! Very affordable, clean and welcoming environment is a bonus! Good sushi at great prices! The sushi is well made and prepared with good quality ingredients. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere and the staff are friendly, polite, and attentive. \n\nMy only criticism is that as I have said before, the sushi is good but I wouldn't go as far as saying it's great. But with the bargain prices you're paying for, you will definitely get your moneys worth. \n\nIf you happen to be near the Dufferin and Eglinton area and are craving sushi or simply looking for a delicious lunch without breaking the bank, I would highly recommend going to Zuki sushi. I have never been a fan of sushi until my bf told me about this new location. I always get the crunchy California rolls. I can't get enough! The prices are well priced and service is amazing. Absolutely love being greeted when I stop by! So happy it's just up the street from me. And also the decor love the ambiance here. This place serves one of the best japanese/korean dishes in toronto. I love all the rolls over here. Service is allways friendly and quick. Also place itself is very clean and well organized. Good job guys. Zuki is a really modern looking and clean restaurant offering excellent and affordable Japanese sushi- a rarity in this neighborhood. I drove by a few times and decided to drop buy. The tempura excellent and not greasy or oily tasting. The sushi rolls are fresh and the wasabi tastes freshly prepared, non pungent, with the right amount of heat and flavor. I'm definitely gonna go back. | japanese | 12,482 |
Restaurent name is: Toma Burger Addiction
review: Toma is an elegant diner that serves up burgers with a bit of pizazz. Presentation is one of their strengths. On my one and only visit here so far, the service was definitely above average (when compared to other restaurants that serve a similar customer base). The dining area is pleasantly warm and inviting.\n\nThere is plenty of variety on the menu, so you'll probably find a burger that suits your tastebuds without too much deliberation. The Boheme was a delicious choice. The french fries could possibly be improved, but overall the meal was quite satisfying.\n\nMust-try item: The milshakes are absolutely amazing here and are enough to bring me back.\n\nOne of the bonuses of this Queen West gem is that you can dine in and enjoy the licensed bar, or take your meal to go. The classic burger will only set you back $7 (takeout only). This is one of those places you can bring friends to, or better yet enjoy all by yourself. The burgers are substantial and made very well. It can get a tad pricey but they're definitely worth a try. Food is like fashion: There are trends, and some of the trends are good and become staples and others fade and disappear. Hot Dog restaurants are the fading fad. As much as one might think the popularity of the great American food would make it a sure-fire hit and an automatic in being the new successful restaurant idea, it has never really taken off. Maybe it's because the hot dog is limited in how much you can diversify it or maybe it's because it's most commonly found in food stands at half the price a restaurant would offer it at. Either way it's never been a big hit at any level above the ballpark. \n\nThe burger however, has enjoyed more of an appreciation through the public's tastebuds and thus a far greater speak as the main focus of popular restaurants and broad street appeal. But in the opinion of this reviewer, I feel like that too is on the decline and has already reached its apex. It's this opinion that has led me to give Toma 3 Stars.\n\nI'll qualify the 3 Stars. On the one occasion I went to Toma, I'll be honest, it was delicious. The burger was cooked well and was juicy, the beef was of good quality, the toppings tasty, the fries with aoili browned to golden crispy perfection. But the problem nowadays is that, it's already been done. The service was fantastic, our waitress was polite, attentive and honest in her suggestions of what was good in the menu. The restaurant was clean, had just enough TV's not to over do it, and the steady stream of clients told me that this was a place that took pride in their food and making a good burger. Everything was good. But that's about where I'd leave it. It wasn't the best burger I've ever eaten. It wasn't spectacular (although the bun was a nice fresh sour dough style bread. High marks for that). The size of the patty was just right. My reason for not going to 4 stars is that I guess I'm growing a bit wary of so many burger joints popping up. The idea is not special anymore. It's been done. And it's not that Toma doesn't do it well, or that they don't do it better than anyone else, it's just the trickle down effect of over saturation. Toma is a victim of its own success.\n\nShould you go here? I'd say it's worth the trip. They had a good special in pitchers of Mill St or Steam Whistle for $12.99, the burgers were a decent price especially considering its location, and like I said, the service was excellent. But at the end of the day, it's just a burger. We are on the hunt for the BEST BURGER in Toronto! Stop #3: Toma Burger Addiction\n\nLet me start by asking for a moment of silence to respect the experience that I was just gifted with... amen.\nLook... Toma is boss, Toma is King, Toma is the Truth.\n\nThe restaurant itself looks more like a standard, proper restaurant than a burger joint. Nice booths, modern decor, blah blah blah, it looks great, on to these damn burgers!\n\nI asked the waiter for the best burger that they had, to which he answered, with confidence, The Fabulous Las Vegas. Now when you order this bad boy reserve your judgement and don\'t you dare judge this book by its cover. You\'ll be served what appears to be a modest burger, with a politely round bun, a patty, some cheese melting down the side, and of course the iconic Toma "T" branding. But my friend, once you take a bite, this burger earns its price. The first thing you notice is this confusingly amazing bun. With the use of some sort of gypsy magic they\'ve made it so that this light and slightly sweet bun holds up its shape and constitution not just while you\'re holding it, but even after you\'ve taken a bite. (Respect that bun game.) Then you get hit with that Kobe Wagyu beef patty. I\'ve never had Kobe beef before, so I have no other reference point, but let me advise you to believe the hype. It melts in your mouth and the texture is heavenly. The standard burger also features: truffle mayo, brie cheese, caramelized onions, sprouts, truffle oil, fleur de sel, and ground pepper, but sadly they messed up my order a smidge and gave me the toppings for their The Cheesy burger, which includes: truffle mayo, double cheddar, double swiss cheese, caramelized onions. Whatever, it was delicious.\n\nI also had the truffle fries, which where pretty great. Not the best that I\'ve ever had, but still great.\n\nLastly, I\'ve got to speak to the service. My 4 friends and I came in right around when they were closing, but they were gracious enough to stay open, serve us up these killer sandwiches, and have some real, welcoming conversation with us. They make the buns daily in-house, and they get most of the meat daily as well. God bless them.\n\nThe burger hunt isn\'t over yet, but for now Toma is at the top of the list. Believe the hype! The burgers are absolutely delicious! I tried the truffle fries along with it, they were too salty for me. If they turned down the salt a bit, it would be perfect. I've never dined in before, but customer service for takeout was pleasant. I would love to experience dining in next time! My buddy and I decided to go on a food adventure and try this new place....great pick by me :)\n\nI saw them on Instagram and was soon a big fan of everything they do. They make their own buns, sauces, compotes, everything.\n\nIt\'s a nice little place that has been decorated nicely yet simple. The one thing i picked up right away was their marketing. Everything was marketed very well right down to the name itself; Toma Burger Addiction....addiction it was lol The prominent words on the front cover of their menu were: Burger, Addiction, Delicious....see what I mean by how they market? \n\nWe were greeted by probably one of the best servers I have had in awhile. She\'s a girl from France who moved to Toronto in April, well she is definitely a hard working girl who has a good eye....keep her Toma! She\'s the type who will give you more water without you asking and always smiling.\n\nWe ordered the Wild Life and Monster burgers with truffle fries and a roasted garlic aioli....just writing that out made me drool for more of their food....I am such a fat kid.\n\nAnyways everything was peeeeeerfect! my friend even mentioned that the structure of the whole burger was intact throughout the whole meal....i nicknamed him "The Architect of Burgers". It was not messy, sloppy or anything...well engineered burger.\n\nWe will 1111000000% come back here many times and i am just going to say this is one of the best burgers i have had in the city....so go get some of it now!\n\nWell down guys keep it up!! | canadian (new) | 12,483 |
Restaurent name is: Fruit Palace
review: Hard to read menu, seems very scattered. Odd fruit concoctions on the menu. Have to say though, amazing pupusas... we had the squash and cheese and the mixed and they were perfect, not to greasy, delicious. The Curtido served along side of them had the welcome additions of jalape\xc3\xb1os, since the red sauce served with Pupusas is notoriously bland. The elote Mexican style was not as good as the ones served in carts in Hispanic neighborhoods on L.A. Although they do offer two versions ; one with " black sauce". The veggie panini was a charred whole wheat piece of toast with a hint of pesto, a sorry piece of lettuce and tomato, with avocado and a brick of cheese. Also the horchata is disgusting, absolutely disgusting. It tastes like whole milk with a faint hint of cinnamon. It made me sick to my stomach. I might go back for the pan con pollo, but that\'s a biiiiiiig but I decided to take my wife someplace different for lunch and decided on Fruit Palace.\n\nIt's a very small family owned place. The staff is very friendly. \n\nI haven't had a papusa in a long time so we both had them for lunch. I had the pork and she had the squash and cheese. Both were some of the best we've ever had. They are served with something like a slaw with sauces. The mild sauce was great and the hot sauce will burn you in a good way.\n\nIt looks like they make all kinds of fruit smoothies and juices but we didn't have any on this visit. I will definitely try some the next time I visit. Las Pupusas estan ricas, tienen una gran variedad de comida para todos Los gustos y la atencion al publico Es increible, apoyemos a Los negocios locales y a nuestra cultura I love this place.. had the pupusas ..yumm!!! The coconut raspado is delish definitely coming back Food is delicious! Cute small place to go have breakfast lunch or dinner! Loved it! Staff is very polite and friendly and they make everything just taste good | mexican | 12,484 |
Restaurent name is: Deekers Sidetracks
review: Such a fun time! Going to go back. Bar is outstanding for sure. Food was great until my niece went topless and starting winging a cue ball like a maniac. I knocked her out though. Everybody is safe.\n\nThe wings are a good deal. Full bar, relaxed atmosphere, good service, delicious food, full of tvs for sports. Great lunch spot if your in the area! I went to Deekers as part of a bar crawl. We wanted a place we could show up for a short amount of time, play some games, drink some beer and move out quickly. Deekers was perfect for what we needed. I spoke with the owner beforehand to help plan, and he was super helpful and accommodating. I'd go back to Deekers in a heartbeat to spend more time. It's a little off the beaten path, but I thought was pretty cool inside. Good Hangout spot for conversation. My only reason for 4* is that I think the place could be managed better. Every time I have ever came here, I've never been offered a menu, and every time I've asked, I got a subtle attitude. After talking with others, I found out that this place doesn't employ a cook, and the bar maids have to cook the food. (which they obviously don't want too) \n\nI feel as though this place would do much better if they advertised their menu and employed a cook. \n\nIt really is good food. It's a shame. It's honestly my favorite go to bar. There's a Touch Tunes Juke Box that works with an app on your phone to play music. They have 4 pool tables, darts, sand volley ball courts, corn hole, and three separate bars. It kind of has that homey feel, and most the people are really welcoming and laid back. The bar food is pretty typical, but some of the bar tenders have specialties that they make if you ask them. It has it's busier days and it's chill days, but not normally overly crowded by any means. Worth a visit. | american (new) | 12,485 |
Restaurent name is: Siam Orchid
review: Owners couldn't be nicer and more attentive. I ordered for takeout the Tohm Kah Guy soup and it was one of the best I've ever had. The restaurant wasn't very busy for a Saturday night but is clean, quiet and easy to find. I witnessed several 'regulars' with the staff and it was nice to see the banter between them. It seemed like a heartfelt exchange.\n\nOnly words to the wise are:\n-order ahead if doing takeout. Took almost 45 mins when I did a walk-in order.\n-I like spicy and thier 'medium' spicy has a major kick. You've been warned. I came in today with my little brother .. It was kinda of dirty.. Plates and food left on empty tables.. It seemed slow being we were the only ones there. And when we came we sat ourselves because no one was there to be found.. Moments later some old guy came out asked us to move tables because that table isn't prepped. So we did. I ordered drunken noodles(dinner item I guess) and my brother got a lunch special beef and broccoli. When they food came out they were the same portion because they were both on the same kind of plate. Except mine was double the price of my brothers. unlike other Thai places you don't get to pick your spice level nor do you get to choose your meat. No one ever came back out besides when we first came in and paying. Our drinks were never refilled. Sad to say probably will never come back. This place is awesome. Small place with delicious authentic Thai food and peaceful atmosphere. Perfect place for a date night and close to downtown gilbert. We'll go back again and again. Order the coconut icecream for dessert! For starters I should say that I travel all around the US and make an effort to eat Thai food in every city I visit and Siam Orchid is by far the best, best, best Thai restaurant I've been too.\n\nIt's not glam or glitz, it's more like if you had a Thai aunt that could run into the kitchen and cook you up some that tastes amazing. The staff (a family owned business) is incredibly friendly and personable. I've never seen more customers come in and get hugs. Ask a couple of questions about Thailand and you'll be the next hug recipient when you come in.\n\nThe food, off the charts good. It isn't often that you take a bite of something and wonder how they manage to make it taste so good. Recipes, as described above, are a family secret that the owner Pimpom isn't sharing with anyone.\n\nSo if you're in the greater Phoenix area and looking for a Thai place I would recommend that you look no further, pop in and give Siam Orchid a try and you won't be disappointed.\n\nLastly, the review below is a shockingly different story from any experience I have had .. and I've eaten there more than 50 times. Tonight we tried Siam Orchid for the first time, take out. It was good. Not fantastic, but good quality ingredients. \n\nThe Yellow curry dish was good, but not enough coconut milk in the sauce- which makes it so rich & yummy. Mango Sticky Rice is always my fav! Their Mango had a couple darker brown spots : / Coconut Sticky rice was delightful!\n\nBeing that the ingredients were good quality, I will give them another try. | thai | 12,486 |
Restaurent name is: The Dougout Pub & Grill
review: Not very happy with the way i was told about the special for Sunday wings. I called and asked what the special was for wings. I was told 3.99 a dozen, which is a great deal. The only thing is that they failed to mention that's for dine in only, so my take out order came to 18.50 when i picked up my order. Wings are good but communications need improved. Nice little hideaway in the center of historic Richfield. They have the best specials!\nSunday: $1.99 for a dozen jumbo wings!\nMonday: $4 Burger special\nTuesday: $7.99 Large 2 topping pizza's\nWednesday: $6-7 Steak special\nAnd more!\n\nthe place is classic. Has a pool table. Friendly service. AND YUENGLING! Yes, I said it. The only bar in Ohio that I have found Yuengling at! It went great with my ham and pineapple pizza! The Dougout is a great corner bar. It's a dive bar, be sure about that. The drinks are cheap, the food is decent (their pizza is much better than decent), and the servers are friendly.\n\nI think it's difficult to enjoy your time here if you are worried about what other people are doing or what other people are thinking about what you are doing. I have had a great night here countless times, and I wouldn't say that I am the typical demographic. \n\nIf you are looking to be in a place where others care and think more (or less) about you based on your beer choice, jukebox picks, or profession keep on driving. This is a place where all kinds of people are welcome, the servers learn and remember your name, and it doesn't matter if you put makeup on or not. This Bar may not be much from the outside but the location is great. The food is very good and the atmosphere is very entertaining. I believe this bar to be kind of a biker bar minus the fights and such. Is a great place to sit at the bar and have a good conversation with a local that you have never met Worst service I have ever experienced. We walked in having a good time because we just got done cleaning and were ready for some drinks and she wouldn't serve us because she claimed we were drunk. We hadn't even had a drink yet. She was so rude and started cussing at us. I have been bartending and managing for years, and couldn't believe how she was acting. I will never be back even though it is around the corner, and I will continue to tell everyone I know not to go. Don't waste your time it's a pathetic excuse for a local watering hole. | american (traditional) | 12,487 |
Restaurent name is: Valle Luna
review: Good chips and salsa.\n\nYup. That's about it for the positives. \n\nWe came in for lunch and the hostess couldn't be bothered to crack a smile at us or any of the other patrons. After we were seated, we were brought chips and salsa, which we happily dove into. When I got the egg, cheese, and chorizo burro I ordered, it just looked ill. And then I could only taste the bland, dry chorizo in it, no egg or cheese in the slightest. I dunked it in the red sauce it was covered in just to make it a little more flavorful, but to no avail. When we were ready for the check, our waitress disappeared. For a long time. \n\nNot worth my time. Good food, helpfull waiters, different varieties of Mexican plates n meat I love coming here for lunch! I also prefer coming here if Ian is working! He's very knowledgeable about the menu, drinks etc! \n\nHe's also quite witty and always recommends the best menu options. I come back just for his service. \n\nI usually get two shredded beef tacos and rice/beans. Which is always great! No complaints here. Traditional, tasty, homey, and best fajitas in town! I come in about once a week for my Mexican food fix. The food is good for the most part, but there are a few items that knock it out of the park!\n1. Fajitas--not sure what they marinate them in, but it's delish!\n2. Bean Banditos--super simple, mini fried bean and cheese burritos...dip them in the warmed jalape\xc3\xb1o cream cheese and you have reached heaven.\n3. Pollo Fundido--this deep fried monstrosity of a burrito is no small meal, but dang is it good!\n\nThe service is decent, but Brittany is always my server I request because she is awesome! She's got a better memory than most and always has a pleasant attitude.\nOverall, I highly recommend the place! Is it fancy? Nope! But it's darn good! Excellent food with fun bartenders. \n\nI was on a business trip and looking for some excellent and cost effective Mexican food at a local place. It was suggested I go to this place and what a great choice it was. Downed a few margaritas and some steak fajitas. Going home happy and full. | mexican | 12,488 |
Restaurent name is: Melt Bar and Grilled
review: First time visit. Been here an hour. Host stand quite disorganized, plenty of seating on patio as they assumed we wanted inside and didn't ask. Half hour of waiting for no reason. Our server Silena was cheery and so far has made the experience somewhat bearable. Not impressed with the food or the experience despite all the hype. For a restaurant that just opened a week before, this experience was awesome! Usually you'd expect some bumps in the road with a new place, but no bumps here. The space is awesome - clean, interesting decorations like the other locations, lots of fun local Avon stuff and plenty of room for the waiting area. The food was consistent with the other Melt places, which is to say A+!! My husband had the Dude Abides, I had the 5 bean chili and we were quite happy with both. The only thing that could have made my experience better, would have been to get a polka record menu. Maybe next time :) Like all Melts, the food is phenomenal! I am here the second day of the grand opening, in Avon, Ohio. The wait for a table is out the door, however being alone, I got a spot at the bar.\n\nLike always, I got the Cleveland Cheese Steak, can\'t go wrong with this monstrous morsel. The tender beef and garlic mushroom concoction makes one mouth "Melt", it\'s so fabulous!\n\nThe fried tomatoes were absolutely delectable, perfectly crispy. The fire roasted corn salsa accompanied by the remoulade was a perfect match.\n\nI\'ll be back, when I\'m back on business! I wish Melt existed in the Chicagoland area!!! It's OK. Much over hyped.... now that they are branching out to other locations it's lost a lot. So, I'm in the minority here as most my friends love this place. I have always thought it was good but nothing special. I am a huge cheese fan and so thought I would fall in love with this place. It's got a good atmosphere and good service. Prices are a bit high and the sandwiches just lack the flavor I've had at other local establishments that serve grilled cheese sandwiches. It's good, just not great. | american (traditional) | 12,489 |
Restaurent name is: Babystacks Cafe
review: This has become a tradition for us. I love the option that you can have the breakfast as an omelet or skillet. I feel like the portions could be bigger but with the baby stak's I can't complain really. The coffee is really good too, most restaurants like this their coffee isn't strong at all. Great place for the traditional breakfast - pancakes, eggs, etc and also for the unique twists for the adventurous palate. \nKalua pig benedict - a traditional eggs benedict with shredded kalua pig on top instead of the ham. Super flavorful, I actually prefer this version.\nAdobo fried rice omelet - this is a monster! Maybe share with a friend and split some pancakes too. A generous portion of adobo fried rice wrapped in a very thin egg omlete. The fried rice is the bomb and hearty. Well seasoned and delicious.\nAlso, so many pancakes! So many flavors! You'll have to make at least 5 trips back just to sample them all. Yum Always a good place to go!! Worth the wait if you have to wait. Shawni is a great server I seem to always get her. She is great. Huev\xc3\xb3s rancheros are so good get them with both sauces no meet so yummy Felisha was a great server! Very friendly and nice. She knew what to recommend and brought drinks and the food out fast even though it was really busy! I got a swish mushroom burger and it was good but I thought the patty could've had more seasonings. The fries were thinner than I like but they were so crispy and good that I didn't even mind. I tried my boyfriends smores pancakes and they were so delicious! The plates are a little smaller than I'd like but I'm comfortably full. I recommend this place! The best desert breakfast place in town! Their biscuits and gravy is also a go to of mine. Wait time is usually less than what they quote it as. I see why their line is always out the door. | american (new) | 12,490 |
Restaurent name is: Gallo Blanco
review: The customer service here was absolutely horrendous. I was in a party of 6 and was told it would be 30-40 minutes to be seated. After checking back in with the hostess 4 or 5 times, it ended up taking over 2 hours to be seated. Apparently, the hostess was unaware that even though the 6-person tables were occupied, 6 people could be seated by placing together any of the unused 4 person tables with any of the unused 2-person tables. By the time we were seated, half the restaurant was empty but there was a large contingent of angry people still waiting to be seated. Additionally, the waitress was terrible, offered nothing to compensate for the long wait, screwed up our order, and argued with someone at our table regarding what she ordered. The food was good, but I'll never go back. I was soooooo pleased with this place! One quick warning to those looking to go there soon: There is a bit of construction going on right now and the cafe kind of smells like sawdust. Now, back to the review!\n\nThe food was awesome! I got the breakfast burrito and I also got a chance to try the chilaquilles verdes. Both were great and when topped with the salsas they were phenomenal! Their salsa verde is almost like a jalapeno-mint sauce and really reminded me of spicy mint sauces that one could find in a good Indian restaurant. It was my favorite. The red salsa was also amazing but had a very unique flavor that I can't put my taste buds on...it had a bit of a tang to it. Regardless, it topped off the already amazing flavors with more awesomeness! \n\nThe cafe's style is really pleasant. There is a huge hallway leading right into the hotel and if you go that direction, you'll be able to see the really neat setup for the pool area. It's definitely worth the 30 foot jaunt. \n\nIf you're not picky about renovations, check this place out right now! If you are though, and I know there are plenty of you, wait a little bit and then treat yourself to this place. It was a nice surprise. We went last night for the flamenco show and I was excited to experience the urban atmosphere. The service was ridiculously slow (15-20 minutes for drinks) and it was insanely hot!! When we left at 10pm, it was the same temperature inside as out. The flamenco dancers were absolutely amazing but we will see them again at other locations. Definitely won't be back which is disappointing because their menu looked good. Ok let me start off by saying I have eaten at the clarendon kitchen before it was thankfully demolished. My gf got such bad food poisoning she was barfing in a Harkins Loyelty cup on the freeway, because she couldnt make it to pull over. After emtying it several times out the window to refill it, she had a cold sweat for the rest of the night.\n\nI think she lost like 4 lbs and she is super tiny to begin with so by the next day she was skeletor... So naturally I was jealous, not really, but kinda.. no I kid, but seriously... \n\nSo enough background on the horror this spot was. \n\nAt first we were leary but when we arrived it was completely open and gutted, you could see the kitchen which for a germy like me that is a beautiful thing. \n\nThe menu is small and slightly hard to read at first. \n\nWe ordered the guacamole before I realized it was 7 bucks. When we got it it looked like the chunks would be too big for my gf liking (because I micro manage how she eats) after one bite this shit was definatly the best guac Ive had, for real. I heard about the mandarines which I actually hate, so I was a skeptic.. no it was delicious. \n\nI got beef tacos which were melt in your mouth. \nthe veggie was pretty good but had mushrooms, I fucking hate mushrooms. Those sick ass little horse pissed on poop bi products. \nAside from the mushrooms it was very tasty, i would get them again minus the poopy shrooms. \n\nOh the best part is they serve the coke in a can and its a buck... finally someone gets that its a joke to charge 2.50 for a fucking soda.\n\nAwesome job, Ill be coming back to try some breakfast or hang out and try that beer you doctor up. \n\nIf you ever ate at clarendon kitchen , dont be scared its nothing like that nightmare !!!! I had one of my best meals in Phoenix here. I honestly didn't think that really good, innovative food existed in this city, and having been disappointed by the quality of Mexican food here, I found Gallo Blanco to be a wonderful surprise. \n\nI had lunch on a Friday and there was plenty of room. The staff were friendly but not intrusive; I had a yummy meal while doing some light reading. No one rushed me.\n\nI ordered: the agua fresca (cantaloupe), $3; an ahi tuna taco ($3); the lunch sandwich special (1/2 sandwich, small salad) -- the Naco Torta and the tostada salad. \n\nThe agua fresca was very good; it was a little sweeter than I liked but it was very refreshing. The taco was delicious; the tuna wasn't overcooked and the seasoning was perfect. It had just enough heat. \n\nThe Naco Torta was fantastic -- I could have had a meal on the beef alone. It was a bit messy to eat, since the egg started running as soon as I applied a little pressure. I also would have preferred a more sophisticated choice of bread (not a fan of soft buns), but otherwise the sandwich was everything I'd read about. The salad was AMAZING -- so imaginative! At first glance, I saw peas and corn and wasn't that impressed, but then I took a bite. The peas and corn are FRIED! That, along with the fried cheese flakes scattered throughout gave the salad a really delightful and surprising texture. I had feared a ranch-based dressing would make for a soggy salad after it sits awhile, but it stayed crunchy. The hard-boiled egg whites I could have done without, but that was just a personal choice. I would have liked more cherry tomatoes, but the real star of the salad was its fantastic texture. \n\nI'll definitely go back for another salad and maybe 3 of those tuna tacos. | mexican | 12,491 |
Restaurent name is: Burrito Boyz
review: I love this burrito joint! I find it odd that it\'s across from Fat Bastard Burritos, which is its nemesis. I guess they\'re super competitive with one another... \n\nThe service here is friendly! They always make sure you are acknowledged and take your order as quickly as possible.\n\nI had a chicken and sweet potato burrito, and it was yummy! Nothing that would scream "omg best freaking burrito in all of the GTA", but it left my tummy and my taste buds quite satisfied. It had a good savoury flavour, and the chicken and sweet potato combo really kicked it up a notch. Might I mention that the portion was pretty hefty! I got full just about eating 70% of the burrito. It was inexpensive too...score! Not pleased at all, no noodles, no chips, big hunks of tomato that taste a little off. I am a huge burrito fan however will not be returning here. I normally go to fat bastards across the street but thought I would give burrito boys a shot. Don't make my mistake. Been a regular customer for several years. Always going at the most random items, and always getting a good meal. \n\nAll the locations for the most part provide the same consistency in terms of taste, quality, and portion sizes. Adelaide and Warden are the best in my opinion. Noticed Kennedy Road location to be a bit skimpy. \n\nThe toppings are always fresh and crisp. With a large variety allowing you to make a perfect combination that suits you. I usually get everything but lettuce, with at least 2 lines of the hot sauce. I find the hot sauce reasonable but this is highly subjective, would advise to try a sample first **. The naked bowls are a great option you get a really large portion. I recommend asking the staff to layer the toppings. \n\nChicken - Always tastes great. Well seasoned. My friends mix it with steak and they love it. \n\nBean & Cheese - Great vegetarian option. From my experiences the beans always taste fresh, never old with that hard consistency \n\nVeggie Soy - Wouldn't really recommend unless you really really like soy. Has a weird gritty texture. Side note almost all the soy on this side of the world is GMO :-) ... \n\nHaddock - You get that nice golden battered crust always flakes apart when you bite/cut through. Would recommend asking for some lime to drizzle on top, goes well with the fish. \n\nHalibut - Same as the Haddock, would recommend getting the lime. \n\nCalamari - Tried it once, deep fried with a heavy batter. You dont really get much. \n\n5/5 for the price, convenience, and taste. Its as good as it gets. No fancy list of flavors just straight simple good food. Would recommend.\n\nFriday/Saturday open till 4am :-) What more can you ask for. Love this place! They have some great options to mix and match burritos. Their food is really fresh. I love the sauces they mix. Their prices are fair, about 10-15$ based on what you get. You do get a huge portion though, and its very filling. You get alot of protein for all the dishes. The steak dish we got was basically almost half a box of steak. I had the shrimp burrito which was yummy- solid option. Only 5 pieces of shrimp on the burrito though. Pretty standard burrito fare. a bit slow, friendly service, solid experience. | mexican | 12,492 |
Restaurent name is: Delicious Seafood & Steak
review: I am glad this place re-opened, again. The menu is a mixture of Hong Kong style cafe food, and select-your-own-ingredient soup noodles and hot pot dishes that feature their famous homemade fish stock. \n\nThere is a grand re-opening 50% off special that ran for about a week or so. We deliberately waited until this period is over to give it a try. The place is still packed on a Saturday night; a short waiting line formed after around 7:00pm. Happy to report that the fish soup is still very good; its a thick broth with smooth and well rounded flavour, and none of the unpleasant fishy smell. \n\nMaybe I will order from the HK cafe menu next time. This used to be a fish soup place and they expanded their menu to include Hong Kong style meal plus hotpot. We came for fish soup hotpot (not AYCE) and was not disappointed. Soupbase was good, but at the end it would lose the fish taste. Love the stewed intestine and lamb, and don't forget to ask for the red onion sauce. Keep in mind that unlike other hotpot places, they do not provide a good selection of sauces. What a bowl of soup! A late lunch break had me looking for a new place to try. Aside from the menu, I was presented with a sheet of "do it yourself" soup options. Choose your broth, from fish, beef chicken, curry and a few others. Next, choose your noodle from Japanese ramen, vermicelli, thin vermicelli, and several others. Finally, choose your extra proteins. \n\nI wanted the curry, but to "test" I stuck with chicken broth. I selected the Japanese ramen and then topped it with some beef brisket and wontons. This is the $5.95 option, but I could add more toppings for a small up charge. \n\nMy first taste was to see if the broth was too salty, or too watery--it was PERFECT! Rich, solid flavour, I could have poured it in a mug and drank it! The noodles were fresh and tasty. The toppings were right in line. I noticed that there were a few other ingredients--a couple of mushrooms, a piece of crab stick and a nice chunk of bean curd sheet (foo juk).\n\nThis is a hot pot restaurant, so all of the tables have inductive heaters in the top for cooking at your table--a great social event. I need to try that the next time I have a group together.\n\nNext time I am going to add an extra topping or two just to really get over the top and see if I can break $10. But I am still eyeing that curry. We\'ll see if I can add another star... Delicious Seafood & Steak does have a delicious grand opening special: everything 50% off for 10 days!!\n\nOpens from 8 am in time for breakfast till 11 pm, here you can get all your Hong Kong Style Cafe comfort food fix.\n\nAfternoon tea starting from 2:30 pm\n\nWe shared:\n\nFrench Pork Chop Baguette ($6.50)\n- tender and juicy grilled pork chop with an onion gravy\n- I will order that again\n\nSeafood Linguine in Tomato Sauce ($5.99)\n- I can made way better version\n- canned sauces, horrible frozen seafood\n\nAll sets comes with coffee and tea.\n\nQuite standard selections but worth a try if you are the area. Especially during their grand opening special.\n\nCash only! The food is amazing! For those of you who might not enjoy the phenomenal fish soup hot pot there are also a variety of other Hong Kong styled items that are delicious as well like their tasty sandwiches and curries. The portions are rather large and in my opinion pretty worth it for their price. The only thing though, customer service could've been better, even on the days when business is running slow. | chinese | 12,493 |
Restaurent name is: Genoa Pizza & Pasta
review: Just ordered two Italian subs they were the worst I have ever had! Four thin slices of meat with some toppings thrown on some bread then toasted Bread was about all I paid for and soggy bread at that! Also didn't know Italian hoagie came with bologna Sure doesn't say that on description on menu Will not be a rerun customer for sure worst 20$ I spent. Average at best. The cheese and sauce didn't reach anywhere near the edge of the crust and the sauce itself was pretty bland compared to other pizza I've enjoyed in the past. Lots of menu choices and pretty quick delivery, but not ground breaking pizza by any stretch. The driver wasn't very friendly and dumped one of our garlic sauces for good measure. Try somewhere else. I order delivery to my hotel late night I got Bacon cheese Burger with fries and raspberry cheesecake. It came pretty quick.. taste good.. nothing to write home about.. I didn\'t feel like lvg the Hyatt Airport & I was tired of the less than stellar room service. I ordered a 10" spinach & feta pie, fried mushrooms, mild wings & Tuscany chicken salad. The pizza wa the best thing I received & it was only fair. The crust was tasteless. The salad was a head of iceberg that was barely chopped and barely fresh. The breading in the mushrooms was like a hushpuppy :-(\n\nThe driver left my drink & I tipped him $3 bucks but he wasn\'t even friendly. I won\'t order from here again. I paid for the convenience and most of this food is going to go in the garbage! It did smell like it was going to be delicious, but it was fair at best. I work in moon twp. We order there all the time and food is always good , mostly pizza. The salads and pasta dishes are also very good. The popcorn chicken salad to be exact. Nice treat getting free bread sticks on a 20.00 order. We order online and it's great. I would recommend this place for take out and delivery. Don't go there to eat on , you cannot | italian | 12,494 |
Restaurent name is: Skinny Dugans Casino & Lounge
review: The friendliest people around Vegas and the best breakfast out there! We are there at least once a week and Becky is the best waitress you could ever ask for. There happy hour is great.\nOne other thing is, that their restaurant is separate from the smoky bar. I have never smelled smoke in the restaurant only when I have to go through to the restrooms and then it's not so bad Always a good time when it's football season at Skinny Dugan's! The environment is welcoming and the service is great! I always hear the back-in-the-day stories about Skinny Dugan's but I didnt live here then. I do live here now and they have recently reopened their doors with a huge remodel from what I'm told. The separate dining area is perfect for families and has small plasma screen tv's at each table. The bar area has HD flat screens over the bar and a very friendly and attentive wait and bar staff. One thing that mad me laugh was that they also have free wi-fi. So if you are the person that can't escape the office or the fantasy football fanatic they have something for you.Check out the VIP room in the back.\n\nThe menu is very large with food ranging from the classic corn dog appetizers to great pizza. They have 24 hour breakfast which is unusually hard to find of the strip in this 24 town. The food is consistently good here. A few friends of mine came to this bar last year to watch football opening weekend in Vegas and recommended that we hit it up again. \n\nIt is a local's bar recommended by a dealer at one of the casinos. It was nice because we didn't have to get up early and have to save seats to watch football. The patrons were all friendly and even the local pd ate next to us. \n\nService \n5/5\n Awesome service by everyone that helped us. The bartender even asked if there was a certain game we wanted to watch and put it on for us. The wait staff was very attentive and always made sure we had drinks.\n\nFood\n4/5\nI ordered the steak and eggs which came with hashbrowns and toast. My other friends order\ncrossiant breakfast sandwhich while the others ordered just eggs and bacon. The hashbrowns were outstanding. I think they had a light mix of cheese in them! We all enjoyed our food and it was cheap.\n\nDecor\n3/5\nBig full bar area. About 3 big flat screens on each side of the bar. Smaller tables on one side of the bar. The cigar room had a ton of flat screens. Then there was a sitdown restaurant area which I did not visit.\n\nParking\n5/5 Plenty of parking\n\nAmbience \n4/5 Very laid back, definetly a locals bar where you feel comfortable. Decent beer selection, good fingers and wings and attentive service. No complaints here. | american (new) | 12,495 |
Restaurent name is: Border MX Mexican Grill and Cantina
review: Loved it! This is my New Mexican go to. I had the chimichanga and it was delicious. I couldn't stop eating the guacamole and the refried beans. Staff is great! Came to Border MX based on the good Yelp reviews, and was let to disappointment. \n\nWe were seated in the far back corner of the restaurant by the washrooms. We were literally out of sight from the kitchen, front counter, and rest of the restaurant. This of course led to non-existent service. \n\nOrdered the ground beer nachos with added guac $1, 3 baja fish tacos, and a mixed flag (3 sauce) enchillada's plate. It was weird that each dish came separately with a long wait between each. The nachos took 30 mins to arrive and it was soggy. \n\nThe baja fish tacos were not crispy, and the overall taco was quite tasteless. The enchillada's were nothing special. The meat inside them were actually cold, and not hot! \n\nDid not bother using the Yelp check in for a free churo, as that likely would have taken another 30 minutes. \n\n$57 after tax and tip for 2! I likely not be back based on the food and service. My best friend and I wanted to try something new and literally I was craving for Mexican food.\n\nWe went here because I read so much good reviews. Upon arrival we realized that it was a very date like atmosphere type place, and I was totes not down for that, that day.\n\nWe were too lazy and cold to do take out and go back to eat at his place so we still stayed in. I must say that food was good, but nothing really out of the ordinary. I did however notice there drink selection and I would be inclined to go back, granted I am going for food and drinks. \n\nI would definitely recommend the chips and guac. it was a good appetizer before the big meals we had. The best Mexican food I've had to date! I instantly fell in love with this place. The first bite I will remember forever. I need to go back...again and again. Must try entire menu. Took my wife here for date night and had a great time and great food, fish tacos were excellent, mojito and jalape\xc3\xb1o margarita were made perfectly. Staff are friendly, explained every dish and drink for us and made sure we were happy both during and after our meal. The restaurant environment was very clean and organized, we enjoyed Mexican music during our meal. Overall a great place for a quick bite or a long meal. We will definitely be back again. | mexican | 12,496 |
Restaurent name is: Papa CEO King Slice
review: Papa Ceo\'s Pizza was the go-to pizza joint during the 1990\'s. They had a large variety of pizza styles to choose from. They compete with Cora\'s right next door except Papa Ceo\'s actually has a few little tables that you can sit on.\n\nThe owner of Pap Ceo\'s ended up opening a pizza parlor in Puerto Vallarta. Since then, the quality of the pies just are not what they used to be. The recipes are somewhat the same but the "love" that went into them has long since been forgotten.\n\n10 years ago, this place would have been a 4.5 out of 5.\n\nIts just good to see it still operational.\n\nTIP: Compare Cora\'s next door to Papa Ceo\'s. Very similar pizzas but one place may have fresher pies just out of the oven. My fave place hands down, for high volume mid range pizza. Hours are amazing and closest thing to real woppy pizza you can get. The owner is the real deal Sicilian and the coolest cat to serve pizza. This is by far the worst pizza i have ever ate. the pizza was completely flat and taste freezer burnt i suggest going to the other pizza store next store do not eat here 0 stars a complete waste of money. i use to live around there. imho, ceo edges out cora's. the margarita just tastes a bit more authentic to me. opens late, close to u of t, always hot pizza, generous amounts. mm-mmm | italian | 12,497 |
Restaurent name is: Gourmet Gringos
review: After my last review I was invited back to try Gourmet Gringos again. This time around, it was a completely different story.\n\nFish Tacos. Amazing.\nMole Braised Beef Short Rib Burrito. Amazing.\n\nIt was like night and day coming back here. It was really busy this last Sunday as the gringos were sitting at the Queen West Art Crawl. Orders were taking a good 15 minutes because they were so busy. This turned some people away but trust me, it's worth the wait.\n\nLet's talk about the fish tacos first. Beer battered mahi mahi, cabbage, guac, and a chipotle sauce on a delicious corn tortilla. The fish was piping hot and had a great ratio of fish to batter. The cabbage was nice and crunchy adding to the texture palette. The chipotle sauce was a nice point of difference from the lime creme that traditionally comes on a baja fish taco. The corn tortillas are a little larger than average which helped to make sure all the great toppings went in my mouth and not on the ground.\n\nThe burrito, what can I say? Gooey, melty, deliciousness in a tortilla. The beef was so tender with a nice fattiness to it that added a great flavour. There was a healthy amount of cheese which you can never go wrong with. The burrito disappeared quite fast.\n\nThank-you for an excellent lunch gringos! We came twice because we couldn\'t use our entire groupon In one visit, not that we wanted to come again: The service was terrible and unhelpful the food was ok aka mediocre. The second time we came they were closed when the posted hours said they should be open. Nothing about the place made us want to come back unfortunately. The owners were also very stingy; I asked for some hot sauce to go with my Mexican food (surprise?) the owner handed me I kid you not a thimble sized plastic cup with hot sauce. The girl at the counter must have caught on to the look of "are you kidding me?" I was wearing and handed me the bottle (to the protest of the owner). \n\nThe short of it is this: There are many better places you could eat and spend your money on Mexican food. Absolutely love this truck and was lucky enough to see it at the auto show. We ordered 5 tacos to share, short ribs was amazing and had a creamy texture that was soooooo savoury. Chicken tinga was equally as good and the pork carnitas, our least favourite, was still super tasty. They were so good we went back and ordered three more! Aside from great ingredients and flavour, I love that they use proper corn tortillas. Throw in their perfect hot sauce, great mix of heat and flavour, and this is one of the tastiest tacos in Toronto.\n\nI can't give it a five because the prices are out of control, like most food trucks. Five tacos and two drinks was close to $30 bucks, that's insane! Review for the food truck only. \n\nI tried this place out at the King City Craft Beer and Food Truck festival. It wasn't cheap, but reasonable as you could get 3 tacos for $10. For the 3 tacos, I had chicken, beef and chorizo. \n\nLikes:\n-All the ingredients (including the toppings) were very fresh.\n-Chorizo had a nice kick to it and when you add the hot sauce, bam, amazeballs. \n\nDislikes:\n-you had to ask for hot sauce, and they seemed unwilling to give it. I'm sorry, but we're paying 20-30% premium for your product, you should offer all possible condiments to your customers and not have them ask for it. \n\nOverall, I would try this place again and try out the fish tacos since I loved the chorizo, however I thought the chicken and beef were just average. Gotta say the selection of burrito toppings has cratered and staff are starting to get stingy with the few that are left. Get more than one order at a time and staff slow to a crawl. Still a fan, though. | mexican | 12,498 |
Restaurent name is: Happy Moose Bar and Grill
review: This place is pretty good as a step up from dingy bar atmosphere and fried food, but it's nothing out of the ordinary and much like an Applebee's, TGIFridays, or Chili's. \n\nI've been a few times. They always have certain beers on draft for a decent price. The most recent time, we shared the nachos with chili with a few friends and I've gotta say, they were good. Huge pile and great for 4 people to share. I ordered the Moose salad with grilled chicken and balsamic. Again, huge salad so I poured dressing on half and ate half. It came with pita bread like Rocknes salads do, but mine was on the stale side. I will say, I think the croutons were homemade and they were good. \n\nBasically, this is the kind of place you stop when you've been out and about running errands and realize you're starving. The selection and quality of food is pretty average, as is the atmosphere. If you like cold over cooked food this is your place. The service is also EXTREMELY slow! I would give this place 3.5 stars. Not quite a 4, but not a 3 in my book (obviously since I wish I could give it a 3.5 on the scoring. It has bands from time to time, which is what makes it a 4. Not many places have an area that converts from a stage at night to tables during the day. I would give it a 3 for food. It's just your typical, everyday bar food. Nothing to write home about, but it's not necessarily bad. Just average. I've been here a couple of times, and I have always enjoyed myself. The service is also fantastic, which also helps its rating. I would recommend you stop at least once to try it out, especially if there is a band. My husband and I stopped here at random, and I must say the food, drinks, and wait staff were pretty awesome! I had the angus beef sliders with fries, and my husband had the six pepper dry rub wings which were ridiculously good! Also try their Apple CinniMule - surprisingly pretty darn good! Overall, great place to stop by if you're looking for a well seasoned meal, good drinks and pleasant staff. Should we ever find ourselves in this area again, we'll definitely come back! My husband and I have frequented this restaurant pretty regularly lately and have been pleased with the food and service in the past. Tonight we were a little frustrated with the service as there were only 3 other tables and a total of 3 servers. Our server took our drink order, 10 minutes later my husband was still waiting for his beer as they needed to change the keg and were having issues.... that was fine the problem was the bartender and the server seemed to keep forgetting about it until finally my husband decided to ask for a different beer (server did mention it would be comped because it took so long). We patiently waited for the server to come take our order, she didn't write it down and while I noticed her talking to another server when going back to enter the order she forgot and asked another server to come and ask what we ordered. After serving our dinner she never came over to ask if everything was ok or if we needed anything, or of my husband wanted another beer (no up sale at all). She seemed more interested in talking to her co-workers than working. I'm not a hard customer to please but when mistakes are made, they are best made and easily forgiven when the restaurant is busy and the servers are working. I've also had grilled chicken salads there before that were awesome but this time the chicken was dry and chewy I had to pick the chicken out and eat what was left. My husband however was pleased with the ribs he ordered. We will be back again, but if this continues to be the service we get I'm afraid we'll have to go somewhere else. \nServer was Shannon. | american (traditional) | 12,499 |
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