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Restaurent name is: Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill review: I wish I would have checked yelp before coming for lunch today. After we ordered I noticed they were out of sweet tea. We were the only customers in there and we asked if they had any more. An employee starts brewing the tea because obviously since we asked if they had more we wanted some. 15 minutes later I figure the tea is ready because since we are the only customers there they couldn't be busy. After I taste it I realize there is no sugar in it, and at the counter a employee was just standing there on his phone. I call that lazy and very rude because they knew we wanted sweet tea. Food wasn't very good. Ill make the drive to qdoba or chipotle next time!!! Who's running this place??? I was informed recently that there was a change in ownership. Salasarita's USE to be good, customer service was great and the food portions were actually worth the money. Now, the portions got smaller as the prices went up, floors and tables are incredibly dirty. Not to mention they are extremely over staffed. One of our go-to places for a quick, healthy meal. Their grilled chicken (which we get on a salad) is addictive and with salsa, you don't need any kind of dressing. I wish the serving size was a little bigger, because the salads are $7, but I know margins are really tight for restaurants and I don't begrudge them making a living. Visited again tonight. Planned to order a salad, but they ran out of lettuce? Also, ordered chips and salsa, had to remind them three times. Cashier tried to give me the meal which belonged to the person behind me in line. Overall, poorly run. Under new management and it's not the same. Very slow service at lunch today and they weren't even busy. Quality not as good and the staff isn't very friendly. I imagine they changed the old staff and management for a reason but it doesn't seem to be for the better from a customer stand-point.

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Restaurent name is: Angelina's Pho & Grill Bar review: Service was bad. Noone ever came to check on us after our food was pretty much dumped on the table. The pho was flavorful but that's all that was good about the restaurant. I would not waste my money going there again. The menu lacked choices. One of the best first time experiences I have ever had. Great service, great food: Grilled chicken here is awesome! #6 and #8 Pho were bomb. Bang Bang shrimp killer. Yummy pho. Great quality and size Children's meal. Very clean restaurant with nice staff! We will be back again. This is one of my favorite places for "Pho" hands down! The place is great for an evening out with your loved one and the presentation of the food is beautiful:) The staff is courteous and friendly which adds to the experience. very slow service, arrived at 5 pm and waiter took our order a bit after , our pho never arrived we ended up walking out at 5:40 once we noticed that the table of 6 next to us had gotten there 20 minutes after us and had already received their food. The staff was nice just very slow service, we ordered #6 and # 8, wish we could have enjoyed with all the great yelp reviews.

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Restaurent name is: Famous Toastery review: One of my regular breakfast places that has only let me down once since they've opened. I won't hold one bad experience out of many great ones against them. Looking for your classic delicious breakfast items then this is the place to come and get them. This place is amazing! From the greeting at the door to the food. Everyone is your server so you are never left waiting on your server. Their food is A1! I am so glad we went!!! The service is quick. The bartender server is knowledgable about the place and menu.\nThe corn bread is sweet and served with apple cinnamon butter.\nThe western omelette is one of the beat I've had. I went today with an office coworker. The food was good. It's breakfast food and it's really tough to screw up breakfast food. I had the stuffed french toast with a side of bacon and orange juice. My coworker \n\nThe food is fine. Nothing spectacular. It's nice to have another dining option in Rock Hill.\n\nThe price was crazy expensive, though. For 2 of us to eat (2 entrees, 2 sides, orange juice and tea), it was $37. For lunch guys....$37? Add on a tip and I just took my coworker out to a $44 lunch. My wife would kill me if she knew I just dropped $44 on a breakfast for lunch place.\n\nAll in all, I probably won't return. The food was fine and the service was good (as you would expect when they pile on the the extra service staff during a grand opening), but I just can't drop that much on lunches. Love this place! One of my favorite places to go for brunch. Staff is always friendly and attentive. The food is good and I've tried many dishes here but my favorite is shrimp and grits. Yum!

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Restaurent name is: Northwood review: I dig Northwood.\n\nIt's the perfect spot along the Bloor strip if you're not in the mood for a dive pub or sports bar. It's casual/classy, with a relaxed vibe that still feels special. I like how dimly lit it it.\n\nThe cocktails and beer selection are awesome, though I will say slightly overpriced (hence the 4 stars).\n\nOverall a great place to hang, whether stopping in for a casual drink or going on a date. Stopped in for a quiet Sunday night. Staff was kind and prompt. The toddy warmed us up, and the wine was lovely. The lighting really made the place feel intimate and almost secret like a speak easy. I was meeting two of my oldest friends here for a little catch-up session, and thought "Hey, great idea: I\'ll bike straight from work! It\'s only Bay/Bloor to Christie Pits, that\'s like 10 minutes. -15 is nothin\'."\n\nIdiot. My hands froze solid. Halfway there I kicked my chain off completely, and had to do a sidewalk pit stop to get it back on. By the time I got there, my fingers were so numb, I couldn\'t even get my bike lock undone. I rushed inside to defrost, and realized I couldn\'t get my helmet off. So there I am inside Northwood, fully clad in coat, balaclava and helmet, blowing hot air into my hands and watching my bike suspiciously in case a lunatic impervious to the cold decided to run away with it...for 10 minutes!\n\nRelevance? The friendly bar staff made no jests at my expense. Thankfully. Though I felt shame. I finally de-iced, locked-up, my friends showed up smiling and eager for a few child-free hours (3 kids between the two of them.)\n\nWe were thrilled by the $2-Off-All-Beer deal between 5-7pm (every night!) and ordered some tall bottles of suds (I\'m an 1850s prospector, consarn it.) I had a Garrisson IPA and a Chimay Blue. Both warmed me appropriately for the frosty trip home.\n\nWe also ordered some snacks! They suggested getting a few dishes, since the plates are small. This was true and good advice, but the beer was filling enough that I think we were satisfied. In any case, my Root Vegetable Winter Salad was phenomenal. Beets, carrots, rutabaga & radish, with goat cheese and sunflower seeds. My taste buds danced around the flavours like a Bill Cosby tapdance-off, and when it was over everybody won. I can\'t wait to try and recreate it at home (The salad, not the tapdance competition. My neighbour already passive-aggressively bangs my walls to complain about the reasonable level my GF plays Sarah McLachlan, I don\'t need the downstairs neighbours finding an excuse to poke at their ceiling with a Swiffer.)\n\nAnyway, it\'s a great space, the cocktails are also good, and now that I know the food is good I\'ll be coming back more often. Not in this weather though. I was quite impressed with the variety of cocktails Northwood had in their menu. Since I like bourbon and cognac, I finally settled for the Tiki Old Fashioned (yes that's what it was called). It had that blended deepness of cognac with a citrus finish. Definitely a drink only for those that like hard liquor. I'm glad that the bartender was nice enough to describe the differences and particulars about each drink as I doubt any first timers like myself would know which cocktail to best order. \n\nMeanwhile, my friends also enjoyed there drinks but I don't remember the drink names (see pics for parts of their drink menu). \n\nNorthwood is a cozy and chill bar to try unique cocktails and catch up with friends. Try to go earlier as I heard that it can get really packed by late evening. Cheers! After seeing this place pop up on Yelp and being featured in a newsletter/blog that I follow I decided to give these guys a try. They're only a 10 minute walk from my house so I thought this would be a great opportunity to find a new brunch spot close to home. I popped in Saturday morning with my girlfriend only to find out that they're doing brunch on Sundays only at the moment.\n\nNo matter, I grabbed a tea to go, of which I had 4 choices of loose leaf varieties to choose from. The woman working was very friendly and explained how they're taking things one step at a time and slowly introducing more and more. \n\nRight now this is a great place to hang out during the day to grab a hot beverage and chit-chat with a friend or come in the evening for a cocktail or two. No open Wifi networks popped up during my visit so this may not be the place at the moment to hang out if you're trying to get work done/being a laptop hobo.

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Restaurent name is: Scaddabush Italian Kitchen & Bar review: First things first. Get here early if you planning on eating at 6ish on a Saturday. Very, very hard to get parking. We got a table right away (only 3 of us). Took 14 min til a waiter came for our drink order and he was surprised we did not see our waitress yet.\n\nOrdered the spinach and artichoke dip and charity classic bread as apps. Very good I thought. Mains were the speghetti and meat ball, and the chicken avocado blt with a mixed salad. The speghetti I thought was under cooked and tasted a bit like Chef boyardee. The meat ball was a half pound and reminded me of tomato soup for am odd reason. My sandwich was real good and loved my Salad.\n\nI might come back but not likely anytime soon. Came here on a Tuesday for lunch at around noon. Place was fairly empty but beginning to fill up. The dining area is really spacious and the decor is very rustic. \n\nWe ordered the regular size pesto pollo fettucine, the butcher pizza, and a side of polenta tots. The water tasted kind of weird...Had a garlic bread taste to it which was off putting. \n\nThis was my second time coming here and the pasta never fails to disappoint! It tastes fresh and not processed at all like at other chain restaurants. I do believe it is made in house! The portion looks small but it really does fill you up with the heavy sauce and toppings. Super delicious. \n\nThe butcher pizza was well made as well. Hand tossed dough and a bunch of toppings that complement each other. The pizza cutter it comes with is pretty unique too; you get to cut it how you like and can even share amongst your table members. \n\nThe polenta tots were a nice, sort of "fried" side with everything. It is basically hand tossed dough balls with cheese and breading. I\'d recommend getting this for 4.97 instead of the sociables version because that costs twice as much for the same amount (it just comes with cheese and tomato sauce). \n\nOverall, it was a nice experience here. The service was friendly and it seems consistent even when I went on a packed night. I believe if you go here before the end of 2016, they will give you a coupon to use for the month of Jan 2017 which is $20 off a bill of $50+. That is what I received at the end of my meal at least. Great discount! One of the worst restaurants I have ever frequented. Ordered the Italian meatball with pasta, flavourless and boring. Chicken Parm bites were oily and the dipping sauces added nothing to the taste. The best item was the dessert, chocolate toffee jar cake. But please don't waste your hard earned money on this catastrophe. I liked the Signature Meatball. They serve classic Signature Meatballs and also ones that are stuffed. I chose the stuffed one to try. It was stuffed with cheese and pepperoni! I hadn't had such a big meatball like that before. I really liked it since the meat was very tender and you could taste the cheese and pepperoni sausage embedded inside the meatball. You really have to try this out for yourself to see what it's like! Conveniently located near Scarborough Town Centre. Scaddabush offers a little bit of this and a little bit of that in Italian cuisine.\n\nFreshly made pasta served with arugula, cracked pepper, olive oil, tomato sauce, basil, and added two mini skewers of shrimps, the Spaghetti Sorrentina was light and had the right amount of comfort to it. The mozzarella was asked to be served on the side and it turned out to be quite sizeable!\n\nMy friend and I ordered a ginger green tea, which came with honey on the side, but the ginger flavour was far too weak for me. The calamari also came out way too deep fried and with more batter then needed. Felt like it could easily clogged up our digestive systems.\n\nI assume that if you like cheese then you would love this place/franchise, since their mozzarella is always freshly made in house.\n\nSalads and pastas were $15-$20. Mains $18-26. Reminds me of yet another typical franchise but an Italian flair, hence the average score. Good, but not great.

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Restaurent name is: El Toro Mexican Grill and Bar review: Having lived in Central America, I am a fan of ceviche. This place has a handle on it. It was really good and they aren't skimpy with the shrimp. We also had the soft chicken tacos. They were truly excellent. I revisited last night and we had the same as above but I also ordered Pollo El Toro. It was really flavorful and generous. I am fortunate to live close to this restaurant. I will be a regular. Additionally, I met a couple last night travelling from Ohio. They said that the food was excellent. Their only complaint was that it was too light. I will ask the manager about that next time I go there. Finally, the prices are good. This place is huge with a decent bar and patio area! The tacos are great and they have several different kinds. The chili rellenos were good too! So far my favorite Mexican food place in the area. \nOh! Beware on May 5th this place gets crazy. I mean no parking available at all crazy. Very so-so Mexican food and service. Bland tasting fajitas. Forgot my tortillas until I prompted them. My #1 Mexican spot remains to be Taxco in Huntersville at Northcross Shopping. Have been going there for about 13 years now and it is always the family\'s "go to" restaurant if we aren\'t itching for another, specific type of food on any given night. I need to rate them stars on their own page for both food quality and lightning fast service. Most Mexican restaurants I\'ve been to are either 3 or 4 star in my opinion. So that provides further context for my 2 stars at this place. Doubt I\'ll ever go back. Slow service. They recommended the steak and cheese burrito... Pretty bad. \n\nDrinks weren't the best.\n\nFajitas were good. \n\nGo to la unica Wow. Good Mexican food. Great servers and a full bar. A++. They have a chicken dish for lunch or dinner that has chorizo and grilled chicken together tossed in queso. I can't remember the name of it but it's on the menu.

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Restaurent name is: El Charro review: Mango Con Chile\n\nThe sweetness of the mango contrast deliciously with light sprinkle of salt and the chili sauce. \n\n$4.25 I really liked the food at the Parliament Street version of El Charro and was very happy to see an outlet open up on Broadview. Especially as this place has a bit more seating\n\nFood is excellent. \n\nMy one complaint is how the eat-in food is served. In my case, huaraches on a open-edged platter on top of a sheet of paper. Stuff falls out the side when you cut the food, and the paper disintegrates, meaning you are eating paper with your food. This needs to be fixed. \n\nBut the food is excellent and I will be back. Great authentic Mexican food and great service. They also offer great lunch specials and even offer authentic Mexican beverages like horchata (cinnamon rice milk). Only been here once but I'll be back again. Great affordable mexican food. Place is small, but on a nice day you can take it to go and enjoy it outside! Had the tinga palambazo as the server recommended, very good. Soggy bread with lots of flavour inside. Would go back to try other things on the menu! -I went with my best friend who is Mexican, and she swears this is authentic mexican street food. \n-We ordered the tacos and another dish that was an oval tortilla with chicken on top and another with steak. \n-The staff were friendly\n-The food was so delicious that we ordered more lol\n-Different hot sauces on the side if you need to spice it up!!!

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Restaurent name is: Pancho y Emiliano review: Great atmosphere... Fabulous music, the sweetest staff who all gave super service and the chance to sit by a window watching Saturday Kensington shoppers saunter by. The tamales were full of flavour and deliciously warm (try the jalepeno), the guac was fresh and pretty perfect. Our server recommended her personal favourite fillings for my tacos: al pastor (a little dry as I got it without pineapple) the lemon and pepper steak (amazing) and cactus (surprisingly sweet). A lovely spot I would definitely go back to... Note you can by their torts which are awesome! My wife & I visited Toronto this past Easter weekend & discovered Pancho Y Emiliano. Wow! What a find!!! I\'m a huge "Tamale" snob, so there\'s no tolerance for bad tamales, & Pancho\'s tamales, with that lovely flavorful bit of "heat", are beyond scrumptious!!! The margaritas were not "North Americanized", & you could actually taste the tequila. The staff were totally charming & on point. For all you foodies out there, this place is a keeper, big time! I grew up a few hours away from Mexico, having been raised where I was able to get homemade Mexican food whenever I want. Until getting lost in the craziness of Kensington Market, I was starting to despair. Pancho Y Emiliano was a diamond in the rough. They had homemade horchata, homemade aguas fresca, and DAILY homemade tamales. They were extremely friendly, but their food was what topped it off. Thank you! No idea how the food was but it took 50 min with no food or acknowledgement after ordering before we left to go somewhere else. By the time we were leaving folks that had sat down within 15min of our departure were eating. Hope they enjoyed it. While wandering in Kensington, we decided to try this big fancy looking restaurant, the interior is pretty attractive. We ordered soups to begin, but our server tried to push to order nachos/ guac etc and also the main course at once, but we had ample to time, so we thought to take it slow & Thank God! I ordered veggie tomato - tortilla soup. The soup was tasteless, there was no salt, no flavour or not even the tangy taste of tomatoes. I asked the server for salt when she came to ask if everything was okay. And guess what? she just went away to take orders from another table, while I still was waiting for her to come back and get me the salt, but she totally ignored me again! So I had to get up and get it myself. I somehow ate the half bowl, I couldn't eat the full bowl of that faded soup. The salsas were too flat as well, it seemed they were watered- down.\nI found the place expensive even before I tried the food as compared to other eateries in the vicinity. So you would guess, how I felt afterwards!

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Restaurent name is: Emperor Chinese Restaurant review: If I could give this place zero stars I would. I ordered the generals chicken because you really can't mess that up. This place did. The red sauce that covered it was so sugary and gross that it tasted like it came from a can. There was definitely not any white meat in my dish--only chewy fatty tissue that had some dark meat attached to it. The side of fried rice tasted fine but it didn't have any of the usual carrots or peas in it so it lacked in flavor. I have yet to find a really good Chinese take out in Charlotte. I don\'t think it was that bad. I think some yelp reviewers over exaggerates their reviews and make it worst than it is. My colleague and I ate here for lunch because she recommended it. I didn\'t feel like eating Chinese food, but decided what the heck. I\'ll try this hole in the wall Chinese joint since they offer vegetarian options.\nI ordered the lunch special "Sa Cha Tofu" and a sweet tea. The total? $6.00. Straight up cheap! \nMy dish was hot! I didn\'t know what Sa Cha Tofu was, but I was feeling adventurous, so I ordered it. \nIt was good vegetarian dish that came with a complimentary egg roll. "Sa Cha Tofu" is basically a stir fry with Siracha. It\'s hella hot! I didn\'t care for the egg roll though. I prefer the Philippine lumpia version \'cause the wrapper is thinner. \nThey have a variety of vegetarian dishes here that range from $4.75 to $7.75. This is a great option if you are on a budget. \nThey also deliver which is nice. I usually stay at uptown Crowne Plaza, so the next time I come to Charlotte I will order something here for delivery. Two TERRIBLE delivery experiences.\n\n#1 - They claim 35 minutes for it to be delivered and it took 90 minutes. \n\n#2 - They claim 30-45 minutes for it to be delivered and it took 80 minutes.\n\nNot only does the delivery take FOREVER, but they food is not even very good (chewy) and the people on the phones are very rude. I will not be ordering here again and would advise everyone else from ordering from here. While I hate nailing a place that has so few reviews, I\'m afraid I have to give this place one star. Some of you might say, "well, what did you expect from a strip mall Chinese joint?" Well, some of the best Chinese food on the West Coast is in a strip mall or even in a bad part of town. Sadly, this restaurant is not only shabby inside and out, but their food is just as shabby.\n\nTheir sauces taste bottled with a one-size fits all sort of technique: pile on thick, gunky brown sauce on everything and call it Chinese. Plates that are old and worn. Dirty glasses. Shelves that appeared thick with dust. A faded "Best of Charlotte" frame on the wall that dates back to many years ago. \n\nIt\'s sad to see a small business that just doesn\'t get it. The food here falls short of the worst Chinese food in a mall food court. That says it all. Nothing extraordinary here, but I will keep coming back.\n\nFood: Good, exactly what you'd expect\nAtmosphere: Dingy, but friendly\nService: Kind, Quick\n\nI've only gotten take-out from here, so I can't say what a dine-in experience would be like. However, I like what I've gotten when I've visited this place. The girl behind the counter is very talkative and friendly, while the restaurant itself is dingy and could use serious updating. But a friendly, welcoming atmosphere is all I'm looking for in a to-go chinese restaurant. The food is always hot, I get exactly what I ordered, and it comes out fairly quickly so I've never had to wait very long. All in all, I think a make-over would give this place a whole new feel and the food would come off better because the decor is the only thing that leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

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Restaurent name is: Alma review: Came here for brunch during the Bloor Street Festival. I had the pork wonton with noodles and my wife had the avocado toast. Our kids are typical kids so we asked the chef to make grilled cheese which they accommodated us!! Great service for sure. \nMy pork wontons were fabulous and my wife really liked her avocado sandwich.\nMenu is Italian with Asian influences. Doesn't matter what it is...the food was great quality.\nLooking forward to trying their dinner menu. From the outside, Alma dosen't seem to look like much, but upon entering the clean simple decor, the music, the attentive and friendly service to the presentation of the food makes this restaurant a charming spot for dinner. \n\nThe chef at this restaurant is Chinese but has worked in various Italian restaurants which translates into the dishes that are offered on the dinner menu. It is rather a happy marriage between two cuisines that delighted the pallet of both my boyfriend and I. The dishes and portion sizes of the menu are meant to be sharing plates, and it was reccomend to get 2-3 items from each section of the menu (snacks, small and large). The servers are also very thoughtful in the sense of giving you recommendations of what you're craving for and what you may like. So onto the food...\n\nFrom the SNACK section we ordered the: Flat Bread (which was fairly similar to the bread from a rou jia mo Chinese sandwich), and paired it with the Rampini Dip and the Pork Salami. The Flat Bread was delicious as it's made to order and came piping hot, it was wonderful with the Rampini Dip which my boyfriend and I did not leave a trace of. The Pork Salami was a neat play on various types of Lap Cheong that's house made with Italian inspired flavors. Needles to say, we were happy with our choices from this section. \n\nFrom the SMALL section we ordered the: Squid and Cucumber, and was delighted for the chef to come out and serve as a complimentary dish of the Eggplant Wontons. The Squid was cooked to perfection with a nice kick from the pilacca sauce. The Cucmbers were also not a miss as it made for a lovely summer dish as every bite was refreshing! The dish that was a miss for both my bf and I however was the Eggplant Wontons which we greatly appreciated was presented to us by the chef herself explaining it and give to us on the house; it fell short due to the overwhelming amount of dark soy and molasses as well as us seeing that the wontons were slightly undercooked to our liking. \n\nFor the LARGE section we ordered the: Ricotta Gnocchi and Pork Wontons, as they were the top two most ordered dishes and reccomend by our server. We were blown away by the Gnocchi, each one was light and fluffy to the bite, and the sauce was also not overbearing. We also enjoyed the corn and fresh tomatoes that added a refreshing element to the dish making it a lovely summer plate. The Pork Wonton dish was an interesting one as it reminded us of a cross between lo mien and cacio e pepe, it was a lovely dish, however just like the Eggplant Wontons, the wontons were too al dante for our liking. Perhaps, asain wontons are just not meant to be eaten al dante like Italian pastas? Not too certain, but it was a bit of a miss on that note as it was odd in its texture for us. \n\nEnding off our meal, with not knowing what DESSERT to choose from, we played it smart and decided to order both! Both desserts hit it out of the park with making it a wonderful treat in ending our meal as both the PEACH, YOUGURT, ALMOND and the BLACKBERRY STRAWBERRY SORBET, RICOTTA AND SHISHO ended off the meal on a good note. \n\nOverall a lovely dining experience and a good restaurant addition to Toronto. Looking forward to coming in for their brunch menu sometime. This is my first time to Alma. We left it up to the chef to prepare our meal. Everything about Alma was on point. We walked in and found a seat. Our server was very knowledgeable about drinks. The menu is small and delightful. We had a small app, two small plates and two large. All dishes were for sharing. The best ending was their Olive Oil cake. I dream about it! All in all, A cute and friendly neighbourhood restaurant with female owners and chefs. Refreshing and delicious! Opened on July 20 this year. Has all the attributes of a potential neighbourhood gem!\nStyle is plates for sharing with an Italian orientation and an Asian fusion influence. The food and service were outstanding! Every dish well thought out, using only the freshest of seasonal ingredients. Have to say, best meal I have had in a year! Please get down there and experience Alma. You will not be disappointed!! Part of a longer review...\n\n"The fried cauliflower, curry, fermented pepper, honey ($10) was the perfect marriage of Asian and Indian flavours. Notre premi\xc3\xa8re selection from the small section of the menu, it made a good first impression. Crispy morsels of fried cauliflower sat on top of a pool of bright yellow curry, which doubled as a creative plate presentation and dipping sauce. While this dish didn\'t demonstrate technical brilliance or boldness, per se, it was divine in its simplicity. My guest and I both sopped everything up, and agreed that the honey and fermented pepper were the appropriate accents without overpowering the vegetable centerpiece.\n \nSimilar sentiments continued for the artichoke, ajo blanco ($12). A staple cold soup in Spanish cuisine, ajo blanco is a delicious combination of bread, crushed almonds, garlic, water, olive oil, salt and sometimes vinegar. While it is usually served with grapes or melon, Chen placed delicate artichoke hearts on top and drizzled the whole dish with olive oil. I had an issue with the temperature inconsistency of the dish. The ajo blanco was chilled, and the artichokes were warm and didn\'t impress with flavour. This was one of the more elaborate dishes in presentation, but it seemed indecisive in its identity -- was it hot or cold?\n \nChen has flexed her pasta-making muscle for years at high-end establishments such as Buca Yorkville. The duck sugo and pappardelle ($22) was reminiscent of mon plat pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xa9 at Buca Yorkville: the duck ragu. One bite led me to conclude that Chen\'s version had room for improvement. The salt balance was off (did she forget to add salt to the boiling water?) and the meat was dry. A sugo is a patiently-simmered sauce that should burst with flavour. Think: Grandm\xc3\xa8re\'s tomato sauce that\'s been simmering on the stove all day long. Chen\'s sugo, however, had clearly been prepared in haste..."

canadian (new)

Restaurent name is: Golden Nugget Chinese Buffet review: This is an old school Chinese food buffet. And they accept cash only. Unlike the mega chains, the owner will go back and help in the kitchen. \n\nIt's a dive joint, no doubt about it. I don't think there is a public restroom. You don't come for the atmosphere. Come for good, all you can eat, American Chinese food at a low price. About $8 after tax. Free hot tea and water. \n\nThere aren't many items on the menu, but all are better quality than the equivalent versions from the big chain places. The Chow Mein is delicious. Thin noodles, with lots of vegetables, and little bits of meat, with authentic wok flavor. That is true Cantonese style cooking. Not like the spaghetti noodles chow mein you see at the chains. \n\nThe sweet and sour pork is excellent. It actually tastes like a piece of fried pork chop with pineapples and vegetables. Unlike some places where all you taste is batter. The fried rice is also good. The Honey chicken is mouth watering. Expertly fried pieces of chicken drizzled in a light honey sauce. I recommend all of the beef and vegetable dishes. They also have egg rolls, fried shrimp, egg foo young, and other items I'm forgetting. \n\nThe fried shrimp are good but as expected for the price you're paying, not huge. \n\nThe only thing that disappoints me is the egg drop soup. But to be fair, I'm very picky about egg drop. Golden Nugget's version is just too salty and heavy on the egg. I prefer it to have a lighter broth. But they do use lots of white pepper which I enjoy.\n\nThere aren't many indoor tables and it can get crowded. I eat in, but I notice many patrons get to go boxes. When it''s packed, they don't skimp. The lid barely closes after they stuff it with so much food. This is one of the best basic Chinese buffets in the city. If you have the right expectations, you'll be very pleased. Been to a lot of buffets. This one is average. The food is decent. The place is dirty and nasty. I went here today after reading decent reviews of this place and the service. This is a cash only business, which always causes me to raise an eyebrow - really it\'s 2017 and your cash only? I personally have a reader for my phone and it was free (you pay for each transaction). The food was meh. I wasn\'t completely offended by it, but not note worthy. It was a slight step up from the other trashy Chinese buffets in phoenix. People wrote about the service being friendly, if you were a prisoner in a POW camp than yeah, I would consider it friendly. We were greeted with "what do you want - to go or take out?". We arrived at 11 am, they just opened, but the food was not fresh. It had been sitting in those warming trays for awhile. I\'m giving this place two stars, for what it is that\'s the best I can do. The bottom line is, the people who own this business don\'t care and it shows. I have an issue with that. I remember going here with my mom as a kid 27 years ago! They had the best beef and broccoli I have ever had and I cant believe this place still looks the same ! Cash only. Drove there for nothing. Ended up going across the street for some food. There's no reason for a real business to require cash so the place as a whole seems very sketchy. I will not be returning.

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Restaurent name is: Montana Meat Company - Durango review: We've been going to Montana for years and the food service has got really bad lately. The last few times we went we waited forever. Our server actually brought us our check before our food had arrived. We hardly saw her at all throughout the meal. Our food was wrong and the fries were lukewarm, but we were starving and could not wait any longer. How hard is it to make a few burgers? Other tables were getting their food screwed up too! This place has a serious problem with food sitting in the kitchen. What are the runners doing? It seems like they don't really care, I guess they have got complacent, but there are other good options around so I won't bother going back to Montana. Went to dinner last night after my girl wanted steak. We were seated right away, which is crazy on a Friday night in Vegas. Our server was really good. No waiting to order or refills on our drinks. The food was really good. The Diablo burger was great and she got the 10oz filet which was outstanding. Instead of an appetizer, we decided to get the country chicken mac and cheese. Our server asked if we were sharing and we told her, "yes." To our surprise, they served it in two bowls instead of one without us asking. Montana is a hidden gem. My girl left her to go box on the table. One of the staff ran out to the parking lot to give it to her. I highly recommend this place. Great food, great service, excellent staff. Good food. Close to where I live They have an amazing ribeye special and delicious desserts. They've changed their menu up a bit and have some great new selections. The staff is always friendly and provides excellent service!! Grace is a terrible bar tender..... Unless your a gamer.... She will cater to you if you gamble enough.... But regulars and locals that dont will be ignored.... Our sever and us had to wave her down for service. If your a gamer come in, if not don't bother on her shift.

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Restaurent name is: Golden Horse Restaurant review: Really like this location compared to hwy7 and kennedy one. Really detailed decorated in the store. Very Macau like with a touch of some casino look alike decorations. Clean and new. Servers are well dressed in cleaned uniform and well manner. Knowledgable and very attentative \n\nFast food restaurant, decent prices and so far the noodles I had there were pretty amazing compared to ones around the area. Personally this location is really close to me, so it is very convenience. \n\nLunch specials everyday, also they have buy 4 meals get 1 meal free (dine in only). Dinner special was free Guilin noodle with purchase of $30 or $40 dollars. \n\nFlavorful, good price, neighborhood restaurant! \n\nDefinitely return for more. I prefer this location to the one at Hwy 7 and Kennedy because it's cleaner and brighter. The food quality is pretty much the same, although the special menus seemed different. They have decently priced lunch options and have a good variety of noodles, rice dishes, and HK style burgers. All in all a good HK style restaurant - nothing amazing but consistent food quality and quick service. Came here on a Saturday for lunch. The place was vey busy but we were lucky enough to get a seat right away. \n\nPork Cutlet bun $6.50 - the pork was very lean, juicy and tender. \n\nPork cutlet on rice $9.75 once again the pork was as the pork bun described above. Portions were very filling. \n\nSpaghetti bolognese $9.50 - Not very saucy in terms of tomato sauce. It was more like spaghetti with ground beef and cheese. My mom didn't like it much but I thought it was pretty good. \n\nFried sticy rice $11.25 - no complaints here. Its a simple dish and it tasted good.\n\nAll meals came with soup and milk tea except for the pork cutlet bun. \n\nService was really fast. Everything tasted good and the pork was amazing.\n\n3.5 stars Macau Street or Golden Horse Restaurant? Lost in translation? \n\nFood: I've come here two different times and I've ordered the baked pork chop with rice and the chicken steak in black peppercorn sauce with spaghetti and vegetables. The baked pork chop with rice is what they are known for and it was delicious. However, the chicken steak in black peppercorn sauce was a letdown. The vegetables smelled like they came from a fish market. The chicken was a bit burnt on the top and was not to my liking. The HK milk tea is alright and nothing too out of the ordinary.\n\nService/Atmosphere: The service was quick like a usual HK style cafe. Food comes out fast and you will be eating within 5-10 minutes after you put your order in. The atmosphere is alright but I noticed this eerie sour smell on both of my visits which was not pleasant when you are eating your meal. I do not know what that smell is but it isn't welcoming. \n\nYep, it is just another HK cafe opening up in the Richmond Hill area. We ordered 3 lunch items: a friend rice, a baked rice and a soup noodle. All of them were bold in flavours. All had lots of proteins and other ingredients, on top of the carbohydrate ingredients. They were well portioned, too. In hindsight, 2 of these items could have fed the 3 of us to stuffed. \n\nThe tricky thing is the rating of Golden Horse is subject to whether you like salty and/or oily food. All the dishes we ordered happened to be salty. The fried rice was on the oily side. The baked rice was the least oily entr\xc3\xa9e among what we had ordered. Therefore, if you are conscious of sodium and oil intake, you might want to choose the entr\xc3\xa9e very carefully.\n\nIn terms of services, the business was understaffed this afternoon. They were slow in assigning numbers to the people lining up for tables at the door. I was not sure there was even a greeter, as I had to wave a server down to assign us a wait number. After seated, it was almost a game to get a server's attention. They were not avoiding us to be clear; they were busy running around serving and cleaning up tables. Once we could get their attention, the services was effective, efficient and polite.\n\nI happen to like salty food, so the food tasted good to me. Yet, I dislike oily food. Together with the slow services, I consider Golden Horse a 3-starred Hong Kong cafe. If you enjoy salty and oilier food, you will likely have higher opinion of them.

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Restaurent name is: KINKA IZAKAYA NORTH YORK review: Food was great, but the atmosphere is terrible. The music was so loud, our entire table of 5 were complaining, as well as the table beside us. Guu Izakaya plays their music louder than salsa clubs. I asked if they could turn the volume down because so many people were complaining, but they said they could not do that. \n\nThe seating is cramped and it was hard to eat comfortably. The people in my group are considered slender and it was difficult to fit the 5 us at the 4 seat table they gave us. I cannot imagine how much discomfort a normal sized person would experience in such cramped settings. \n\nA great meal ruined by poor spacing and loud music. I won't go back. The food is not in large amount but tasty . Recommend the Baked oyster . As for the drink , Saki bomb is the best! Enjoy the atmosphere when u order the bomb ! The while the restaurant is high ! The Akaebi is amazing! They are large in portion, ok in price and so sweet and fresh!! The Wagyu is delicious as well. Sooo tender and juicy!! Will come back soon for these two seasonal dishes! I like this location much better than the one downtown. I typically go during busy hours, but even then - surprisingly there isn't much of a wait! If you haven't been to these types of Japanese restaurants, be warned. It gets VERY loud as the workers are constantly shouting (in Japanese) goodbye/thank you etc. It can be overwhelming at times if you're trying to have a proper conversation, but normally it's amusing. \n\nThe food is delicious, but it can get pricey especially if you plan on ordering a lot. A must on the menu are the stuffed oysters!! I forget the actual name... But THEY ARE INCREDIBLE. I dream about these. I don't typically like oysters, but I could eat 4 of those things myself. It used to be known as Guu (I don't know why they changed it?!) but it's a cool spot to grab good food and some drinks with friends. Definitely a go-to spot for me in North York. My favourite Izakaya. I highly recommend the chicken karaage & kakimayo. They're consistent and it always tastes amazing. A little loud but it's a part of the experience!

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Restaurent name is: La Luce Ristorante review: Giorgio D has been in business 35 years! They're doing something right, so I had to check it out. \n\nThe d\xc3\xa9cor is modern and classic. The piano that plays itself when you enter is a little creepy, but it created a beautiful atmosphere. We arrived early for our reservation, but they gladly took us in as our table was ready. I immediately felt underdressed. There were people in jeans there, but I still felt like I should've worn something nicer. Awkward. \n\nWe ordered drinks and made our picks. Our server did not greet us. I found this strange, yet efficient. He arrived and asked us what we wanted. We ordered, he brought it. They had other wait staff refilling drinks and removing plates, so we didn't see him often. He was polite and said everything on the menu with much more Italian grace than we did. Sometimes, it's less embarrassing to point at your choice than to try to pronounce it. \n\nThe food was incredible. I ordered the Veal Tenderloin Marsala and my mother ordered a seafood dish, Frittura Mista Di Mare. The veal was tender and juicy. It was smothered in rich gravy and large slices of mushrooms. My mothers dish had breaded cuttlefish, calamari, scallops and shrimp. The breading was thin, crispy and buttery. They could've breaded the plate and I would've eaten it. The calamari was tender, cuttlefish was light and tasty, shrimp were huge and scallops were cooked to perfection. \n\nBoth of our dishes came with the same sides, broccoli and roasted potatoes. The roasted potatoes were lightly seasoned with a little crisp. I've never had broccoli that was cooked so perfectly. It was cooked, but still crunch remained. It was refreshing to have veggies that weren't mushy or barely warm. \n\nDessert. How could we leave without having dessert?? Tiramisu. The good stuff and it was real. There aren't enough adjectives for me to describe how good this was and at $10 a piece, it better be good! \n\nGreat place for a special occasion or date night! Food was great, service was horrible.\n\nThe waitress didn\'t check in to see how our appetizers or entrees were. No water or wine refill. It was a Monday night with only three tables in the restaurant to serve.\n\nI had to wave down the waitress. When I told her the grilled calamari still had the membrane on it she said "that\'s the way it\'s supposed to be" and avoided our table for the rest of the night.\n\nI will not return not even with an other Groupon. Excellent, I had to mixed seafood, it was fabulous. Only 1thing about this place, waiter showed us to our tables, did not introduce himself. He only asked what would you like to drink? The whole time we were there he didn't crack a smile. Surroundings are very cold, the people are very cold. I often wondered why every time I drive by there, there never is any cars. We were there on a Friday night 6:00pm, 2 of us, and another table of 3. How do they stay in business? Excellent food and nice ambience. I hadn't had a good pasta in a long time before I came here today. Now, I rarely come down to this area. In fact, it really may be my first time having a meal around Jane and Steeles, but I ended up here nonetheless. \n\nThe restaurant itself seemed a bit pretentious on the outside and inside, but I was here for a date, so I guess it suited the mood. With a grand piano sitting at the front, it felt a lot classier than I initially thought it would be. Oh well! They still sat me with shorts and sandals! #win\n\nConsidering it was a Wednesday night, it was still pretty dead inside. Had 2 staff waiting in the area, and only 3 tables seating at any time. Overall, pretty good service (as their wasn't anyone around), but I did have to specifically ask for more water.\n\nFood was decent. Came with bread at the start, with butter, olive paste, and hot pepper sauce. Were interesting accompaniment, but wasn't that good. Bread was a bit cold as well.\nI originally thought about having steak, but at $32, it seemed a bit too pricey. Ended up with the Penne Alla Vodka, which was quite good. Was creamy without being too heavy, but ended up being a bit one dimensional since it was really just pasta. The other ingredients (porchetta and prosciutto) were no where to be seen. My date got the Chicken, which apparently was quite good.\n\nOverall, a decent evening, but probably not a go-to spot for just a meal. On a date? May want to consider it, but may just go somewhere closer to home for me personally.

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Restaurent name is: Nana Pancha's review: This is my kind of place. It's a bit of a dive but such delicious and authentic food. I had the huevos rancheros and the sauce was light, spicy and tangy. The beans were homemade and delectable. The two ladies who run this place are a delight and really want their customers to be satisfied and happy. Great place. I have driven by this place about 100 times and finally decided to stop for lunch. The food and service were excellent and the whole restaurant is extremely clean. Ambiance: Small Mexican restaurant (9 tables) hidden in an industrial park. Has the typical feel of the modest no frills authentic Mexican restaurant. We'll maintain and clean. Patrons all ages.\n\nFood: All the standard Mexican staples are here. Their breakfast menu includes Chilaquiles which is nice to see. The lunch menu offers both Sonoran and Chihuahuan hot dogs. Many people rav about their enchiladas but I went with the lunch special Milanese pollo (breaded and fried chicken) it was exceptionally good. The flour tortillas were also amazing.\n\nService: Very friendly, was able to answer all my questions. Food came out fast and piping hot.\n\nOverall: A great hidden gem for Mexican when you're in the area. First to start off few months ago hoped they improved on their service with not taking forever to get our order and also I found a hair in my food, so haven't been back again since November and now come to find out the tortillas had mold on them. Not good business. Small Mexican food restaurant with a large selection to choose from! We have becoming here for years for lunch. The food is great and comes out fast!! Try their hard shell chicken tacos with fresh Mexican cheese! So Good!!!

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Restaurent name is: Mucho Gusto Taqueria Mexican Bistro review: Just off University, but manages to feel like a little hide-away, and pulls off an enticing mellow atmosphere, suitable for intimate conversation.\n\nFish Tacos and a Margarita again please! How many times before I can force myself to experiment? Who knew this was the cool hipster hang out? Went there on a Friday night during a pseudo reverse happy hour for the Suns game. We ended up getting five apps to split among four people. Everything was delicious! The machaca & cheese flautas were amazing. We actually got one order then ended up ordering another after tasting them. The fundido is equally delicious. If you like guacamole, don't miss out on their version, which includes a jalapeno and Grand Marnier reduction. Wow, so good! Service was good. Margaritas were strong. And (best of all and of no relation to the restaurant whatsoever) the Suns won! DH and I went here with a group of about ten people for a weekday Happy Hour. We happened to have our kiddo with us. \n\nThe ambience was nice. It was dark inside and it was very cozy. The bathrooms could use some work.\n\nThe food was greasy and nasty. Stay away from the globby mess of the fundido. It is the greasiest dish I have ever seen served in a restaurant. It looked like oil inside chicken broth. Gross!\n\nThey have nothing for young kids here. The quesadilla I ended up getting the kiddo was overpriced and she did not like it. It was served with black on the outside, which was not appealing, and it had greasy cheese inside.\n\nThe margaritas were just okay, but even with happy hour pricing they were not worth bragging home about.\n\nOn the plus side, the servers were very nice, so I'm bumping it up to two stars.\n\nI would NEVER eat here again. Super good, consistently & the best guacamole I've had! I recently had a work lunch here and was pretty pleased. I had fish tacos and we shared fruit falutas for dessert. Overall the food and service were good, but the place seemed to lack a certain charm you anticipate in Mexican restaurants. We sat on the patio so that might be why - you are basically sitting in a parking lot on University, but if I was in the area I'd be a return customer. Def recommend the dessert!

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Restaurent name is: The Magic Wok review: I was pleasantly surprised!! The restaurant is very simple, and a bit antiquated, but the food was wonderful. I had General Tsos chicken, and we also purchased Sweet and sour chicken. We got an abundance of food for the price. I am impressed and will be visiting again soon! Not very authentic but more like food court Chinese food. I order takeout every once in a while because of the location and good service. Food is always prepared when promised. I am a little surprised this place has so many stars. I thought the food was pretty average. It was a good value for takeout but nothing special. I like the fact that they have such a large delivery area. Overall, I think Chopstick Express is better for the same style of food. Been going to Magic wok for probably 15 years, I first went there in High school and have been going ever since. Everything I have eaten there has been great but my favorite is their Kung pao, I prefer the beef but all the Kung Pao is great. You will not be disappointed by the quality of food or service. How is it there are no reviews for this place? I've worked near here for almost 15 years and have been going there for almost as long. Typical American style chinese food, served hot, fast and friendly. Lunch specials and the usual selections are available. Always good quality.

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Restaurent name is: Caf\xc3\xa9 Frida review: Definitely authentic and delicious. Service was friendly if slightly inattentive, but didn't bother me much. Can't speak to any of the meat options but the cactus tacos were awesome. To say this place is cheap is a bit misleading though; at $2.50 each the tacos aren't expensive, but $6.00 for a bowl of soup, small serving of guacamole, or quesadilla at a place like this can easily run up your bill. Stick to the tacos and you'll likely be a happy customer. Mom and pop shop two dollar tacos down the street? Yes yes yes.\nI ordered the pork tacos and was really impressed. If I had had more change on me I would have gotten an horchata too while I was at it. I have no doubts however that it's delicious.\nI'm actually concerned that I'll just stop cooking and live off of tacos and churros now. Worse things have happened, I guess.\nVery much a hole-in-the-wall type deal and absolutely worth it.\n\nHeads up: it's cash only for the time being. We loved all the 5 varieties of tacos that we tried. My dining partner said it was the best guacamole ever! Highly recommended for its great value and yumminess. There is not much room to sit, it's more of a take our place. We will be back! This place is a the REAL deal. There are a lot of taco joints in St-Henri now (something I'd never thought I'd see as I've been living here or visiting family here for almost 20 years), but this is the only legitimate taqueria. I'm not slagging the other places, but Frida is so tasty, simple and wholesome. I would say it's just a tad expensive for what you get, but the quality is certainly there. This is my go-to for a quick lunch with a friend or a snack in the afternoon as I live and work nearby. I love their quesadillas and really enjoyed the tortilla soup I recently had. Service is friendly and prompt. Amazing quality, very affordable, it's too bad it is now surrounded by Mexican restaurants. Haven't bothered visiting the other ones since this one is so good. I recommend the guacamole and the beef tacos.

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Restaurent name is: Qing Feng Bun review: I came here for lunch with my bf. We ordered steam buns with beef and onion filling and a bowl of meat and shrimp wonton soup. We were served our order very quickly. \n\nI typically don't eat steam buns often as I don't like bready/doughy foods but the filling was pretty good. I can't really comment on the bready part though, because I drenched it in soy sauce and vinegar. \nThe wonton soup could've been better. The soup and the wontons were very bland I had to pour soy sauce and vinegar into the bowl. \n\nI'll only come back here if I'm ever craving steam buns, which is highly unlikely. Expensive and stuff not worth it. But can try once a while just for missing hometown food I went there and wanted to try the very famous bun, then I found out it was just a name and little relationship. The portion was considerable small and pricy. Overall the taste was pretty good other than price. I do like my baos and this place is designed as a fast food chinese breakfast type of place. I tried the baos and few appetizers. Will stick to their baos personally. We got the signature baos and they were great! Since they are not made to order you can get them pretty quickly so great if you're in a hurry. The fact that they are pre-made though doesn't detract from overall quality so no worries there.\n\nThe signature bao is very strongly flavoured and may induce thirst. But the dough was not too thick and the filling was relatively generous. Not sure if the other baos are as strongly flavoured. May return to try more when a craving hits. It's also open 24 hrs, so you can really go there whenever you want some good baos. I didn't try the buns, but seeing how it's called Qing Feng Bun, I'm thinking maybe I should've. So I'm just reviewing on what I actually ordered and what I think of the place overall.\n\nFood:\nWe ordered two noodles (#29 and #33) and two drinks (Plum and Herbal). The chicken noodle was average, I've had better, and the pork pieces fat to meat ratio was horrible and we didn't end up eating it. On top of the fat, the soup was bland. \n\nService:\nThe lady did not seem interested in serving us when we ordered, little eye contact, almost monotone verbal interaction. In addition, when we asked for extra bowls to share, the bowls were not dry (I'm assuming it was recently washed. Or I HOPE it was recently washed) and she dumped extra water on the ground, along the front counte, while walking towards our table.\n\nValue:\nThe portions were extremely small for the price. We spent $25 and I don't know if we can even consider what we order enough food for one person.\n\nOverall:\nNeedless to say, we will not be visiting again, bun or no bun.

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Restaurent name is: Mucho Buenos review: Mucho buenos is pretty good. The service was ok and the same with the food. If you want a fun cheap night with friends or family this is the place. I love the steak fajita quesadilla! The queso cheese is terrific and my husband loves the #36 This is an establishment where you can get a lot of good authentic Mexican food, while on a budget. The whole staff is very nice and friendly! I have been a regular at Cozumel for years, well maybe I need to spread out some! The food here is really good and the variety is too much for the indecisive!! I generally look at what has poblano peppers and what comes with them. Usually ';m happy with a chili relleno for these reasons. So between a coupon in the Entertainment book and fellow yelp reviews, I'm here looking for food.\n\nAfter ordering a cheese dip, this gives time to contemplate the menu. Item one is a Cazuelada (Steak, Chickie, Mexican Sausage, poblano, and onions) served with tortilla, rice and beans. Really well seasoned and cheese too!! Next, idea is enchiladas rancheos, which is two chickie and two beef with mole poured over the top. If you like mole, you are on the right menu item! This is mole heaven, and tastes homemade.\n\nThe only issue was the service was not the best. While I believe your glass should never be empty, my waiter didn't see why he should check back or bring another drink quickly. I did order a water that never came! I would be at three and a half stars if I could only because the food was that good. Now I was here Friday night and waited a couple of minutes for a table. They were busy but not enough to force a wait. And the place is small. This place is so good. The menu is too large for a couple of visits. So I'm on to the la oaxaquena (or for the Espinola challenged, #66) this is strips of steak, poblano pepper, ham, bacon, cheese, and onion. Then you wrap it in tortilla. Served with beans and rice. I took enough meat home for two more tortillas full. \n\nThe service is really good. Only point is draft beer would be nice, but we all want something we can have don't we. The enchiladas Mexicano are really good mix of chicken with verde sauce, cheese with sour cream sauce, and ground beef with red sauce. \nCaution you may need multiple boxes to take home.

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Restaurent name is: Dickey's Barbecue Pit review: Considering this is a quick-serve, almost fast-food style BBQ place, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their BBQ. It was easily among the best I've been fortunate enough to enjoy. We had hot links, ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. All were smoky, juicy, and tender. No complaints there. Their selection of sauces was on point as well. Standard, sweet, and spicy. Loved the spicy variation. Loved seeing the crushed red pepper floating around in there. \n\nThe service on the other hand -- nothing to write home about. Like I said, Dickey's should be a quick-serve restaurant. When we visited, it wasn't quick serve at all. Line out the door -- even being 20 minutes before closing -- and the folks weren't exactly moving the customers through. I spent 15 minutes in line before I ordered, and probably another 7 before my order was in my hands ready to eat. Like I said, the BBQ is great, but we had to wait forever for it.\n\nConvenient location too -- just south of the Strip, past Mandalay Bay in the south outlet center. I have to say, I've tried a lot of beef brisket, at many different places, but the brisket I just ordered from Dickey's was good!! It was perfectly moist, tender, and juicy...it practically melted in my mouth!! I will DEFINITELY order this again!! Horrible!!! Meats were dry sweet tea was watery mac n cheese taste like boxed kraft. Bbq sauce runny. Never Again This place is NOT GOOD. Food was inedible and the restaurant is not clean. I won't be going back. \nRibs were bright pink and slimy. Pulled pork was awful.\nColeslaw and Mac and cheese were awful. Waffle fries have zero taste and the bread they give you is gross. Fantastic food! PLENTY of meat,; coleslaw was amazing; loved the fried okra; pulled pork was tender and fantastic and you get free soft serve vanilla ice cream with your purchase. Loved the bread roll- nice and buttery. For the price, you're getting a great bbq meal that is WELL worth it!

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Restaurent name is: Dave's Cosmic Subs review: Eh...not a fan. Fun place inside, freindly staff but the subs are just not that good. The buns are crunchy on non bake subs...like stale crunchy. Rather the cheese be sliced and inside the sub not shredded and placed on top. Subs just seem to be built wrong. I'm not from here, but my coworker recommended this little spot. He said it was the best he's ever had, so of course I had to give it a try...I am so happy so did. The employee behind the counter was so sweet and so helpful. He knew the menu items and how to recommend. I ordered the Pastrami #7, and oh wow! So delicious! Give this hidden gem a try. Worth it. Awesome food great service would recommend this place is kind of like penn station but different. We tried this place for a quick dinner and had a great experience. I tried a warm Turkey Dave in a lettuce wrap and it was so yummy. The pickles aren't exactly dill, so heads up. Still tasty. We'll definitely be back. Best meatball sandwich I've ever had. The combo of the 2 sauces was not what I expected, but in a great way

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Restaurent name is: Pancheros Mexican Grill review: As shameful as it may be, it probably would not be an exaggeration to say that I have been to hundreds of fast-dining restaurants. I have never met a manager at one of them who is as committed to the success of the restaurant as the manager is at this Pancheros location. She works hard to attract customers and to properly hire and train staff. I have seen a significant difference here over the last few months. She definitely deserves more business here.\n\nThe difference between Pancheros and other quick burrito places is that they make their tortillas fresh, which improves both the taste and the tortilla's ability to hold all of the ingredients without breaking. I've never been to the existing location in Urbana, so my only experiences have been with this new location. Entering the parking lot can be an interesting experience sometimes because cars leaving the lot have vision blocked on the left, and the Starbucks drive-thru is immediately inside the parking entrance.\n\nI think the food is pretty decent quality. The burritos taste very fresh, you get a good amount of fillings (choice of meat, choice of beans, rice, shredded cheese, choice of salsa type). While some people don't like it, I like the fact that they chop up the ingredients a bit before closing the burrito. The obvious competitors for this business are Moe's, Chipotle, and Cactus Grill, and sometimes in those burritos you get pockets of only rice or only beans. \n\nThe downside of Pancheros is that both queso and guacamole are upcharges ($1) to get them in the burrito. I've had several burritos from Pancheros without queso in the burrito, and they are MUCH better if you get at least queso in them.\n\nIf you compare them to their direct competitors, they have similar pricing, but the fact that EVERYTHING is an additional charge is disappointing. Cactus Grill and Chipotle both charge for guac and don't even have queso, so Pancheros is up one on them. However, Moe's doesn't charge for guacamole and has better selection to choose from on ingredients and salsas, which is a big plus in my book. \n\nI haven't eaten in the restaurant, but every time I'm there the people behind the counter are friendly and the space looks pretty clean.\n\nOverall, I like it and will likely continue to go there. Bad Chipotle knock-off. I'm struggling to write this review without sounding whiny. There is very little redeeming about this place. One extra star for nice staff I guess. \n\nThe lettuce here is gross. The chips are absurdly salty and I'm a salt guy normally! They upcharge for everything! Bland guac with stingy scoop size. Cold meats due to low turnover. Grilled veggies weren't even grilled. Pico de Gallo had mealy tomatoes. \n\nThere is really no reason to go here. Chipotle is a million times better and has the added bonus of their whole sustainability shtick. Even if you work in the area, there's a Moe's literally a block away, just go there instead. \n\nI wouldn't return even with a coupon. I've heard a lot of good things about this place but found myself slightly underwhelmed by the food. The guac was extremely salty; however, the queso was pretty good. The portion size on the tacos were surprisingly small but the flavor was good. Overall, it's not my first choice. Very mediocre food chain, the biggest issue I have with the place is their pricing. In almost any other restaurant like this when I order I almost always get simply chicken and rice in a bowl or sometimes in a burrito and it's never charged as a full bowl or burrito, but here it was. And after being charged the full price, the servings were very miniscule. I will give them some positives, the corn salsa was good when I tried it out of a friends bowl. They also have a nice selection of sauces by the drink counter. Probably won't be back though.

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Restaurent name is: Green Bites Dumpling & Tea Bar review: Wow. The food here is delicious. The wings are spectacular. The dumplings are amazing. The chicken with broccoli is fresh and yummy. We wanted to checkout new restaurants to broaden our options and found this place (where else?) on Yelp (of course). We ordered the crispy fried wings 15pcs. Basil fish. Singapore Noodles. We were not disappointed as when the menu stated crispy, it was really crispy fried wings we had and they were flavourful with the right dash of spices. The wings were juicy and reasonably priced. The fish dish was good too, however, we prefer the sauce/gravy to be thicker. \nOrdering was uncomplicated. Go to the cashier, order/point the food from the menu , pay, find a table, and chill as you wait for your food. Nice interior. Clean washrooms. Service was fast. \nOverall it was a good experience. \nWe did not sample the dumplings or any tea though. Next time then. Awesome value for money. The $3 tea is served in a cute little tea pot on a bamboo box which is refillable. It is the first time I have dragon well tea (best green tea in China) in Canada since it's such a rare find. The taste is surprisingly authentic. This pot could have easily been priced at $20 per pot in China. Chicken wings are outstanding and reasonably priced. However they are a bit spicy if you don't like jalape\xc3\xb1o. Veggie dumplings and Shanghai noodles are both decent but would like to try other options next time. The interior aesthetic is beautiful. The service was great and were so kind and helpful.\n\nThe food was delicious, my coworker and ordered the shrimp shanghai noodles, veggie dumplings (color wrap) and the pan fried shrimp dumplings.\n\nThe noodles were delicious, and very flavourful with lots of shrimp! The dumplings they even prepare you a sauce for them (I think soy sauce, vinegar and green onion) which is new for me, because usually the soy sauce and vinegar is on the side for you to help yourself (not to say there isn't soy sauce and vinegar on the side for you to add for yourself). The pan fried shrimp dumplings were great!\n\nThe veggie dumplings weren't the best, and I really had hoped for a greater vegetarian option as my friend only eats halal. I think it would be great if they came out with a just shrimp dumpling option for a Halal friendly option!\n\nOverall a great experience. It was slightly pricey but delicious :) overall our meal was roughly $35 for two dumpling dishes and a noodle dish. One word. DELICIOUS!\nGreen Bites recently opened near my house and my son took me out for dinner. We ordered the following:\nCrispy Spicy Fish...perfection \nVeggie Dumplings...decent...according to my son.\nCrispy spicy chicken wings..tasty and good value.\nCrispy spicy tempura veggies...delicious but salty\nCashew shrimp...very good but salty.\nOverall food is very good\nPortion size is very good\nPrices . Good value for the money\nIf it was a little less salty I would give it 5 stars.

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Restaurent name is: El Pollo Loco review: One of the best values out here. Fast Food or not. I simply love their Cilantro dressing. Their chicken burritos and roll ups are out of site. Especially when you dip them in the Cilantro dressing. Took the family in for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised they serve much more than just chicken. They have a wide ranging menu from salads to quesadillas to burritos. Reasonably priced and good food. The chicken is alright. The commercial is very misleading because my chicken did not look like the one on TV. The sides were alright and the salsa bar was good until I witnessed a 3 year old girl slobbering all over the spoon and vigorously dipping her infested hands in to the sauce/salsa containers. Very unappealing to say the least. I told the child's mother and the store manager about the blatant condiment violation and they both looked at me with the intent to trick me that they did not speak English. They succeeded because the little girl was still using the salsa bar as her private playground. No salsa for me!!! We were here about 4 days ago. We are very hungry and the guy told us the chicken will be 40 more mins. WTF?! I\'m not from Las Vegas , actually this is my first meal here and after a long day booking a hotel and finding the right one all I wanted was food . Me and my huge family came into this pollo loco not were we just looked at up and down , we got attitude, and apparently my moms English wasn\'t good enough the cashier had let her know loudly that she didn\'t understand. When I received my order I got the wrong salad , I let the cashier know and she replied" well do you want to eat it either was it\'s going in the trash " (add lots of attitude on that) , man the only thing I asked my self after looking at her name tag "is that what pollo loco looks in a shift leader -Dolores ? "

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Restaurent name is: Just Fresh Bakery Cafe review: Good, healthy food. Good variety of sandwiches, salads and wraps if you are looking for healthy options. Been here for lunch and breakfast and never had a problem and was always satisfied with our order. Fair prices, good staff. It\'s not that I hate Just Fresh, it\'s that I\'m not head over heels in love with it. However, if I do go to a Just Fresh, it\'s definitely this location. I prefer to go for dinner since there is rarely anyone else in there. It\'s creepy yet comforting at the same time for somewhere in Dilworth to be dead. They\'re open to 8pm on the weeknights though so that could be the reason? They have a great selection of "just fresh" sandwiches, soups, salads, etc. Their mozzabella salad is one of my favorites out there and they have a good selection of vegetarian friendly items. Plus they offer a punch card for sandwiches and salads so when you get ten, you get a free one, who doesn\'t love that??\n\nFree wifi too and quick! Came here to use my free meal card from being double charged at the restaurant in river gate only to still be sitting here 14 minutes later waiting on my food that was supposed to be to go. Apparently the order was lost....double bad experiences... Dingy and musty.\n\nPerhaps if they were open longer than 2 hours a day or weekends they could afford to keep their soda machine up.\n\nIn addition to soda machine being down, they were out of two different bottled sodas.\n\nThe sandwich I ordered with no mayo came coated in it.\n\nAnd the staff was eating from behind the counter.\n\nTruly disgusting, can't wait to see what they put in here after they go out of business! Pimento cheese sandwich is out of this world! Speedy lunch service although I recommend getting there a little early because parking can be a bit... tight. One of my favorite lunch spots though!

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Restaurent name is: Cartel review: Nous sommes entr\xc3\xa9 pour boire un verre. Mais il faut manger, dans ce cas c'\xc3\xa9tait une surprise incroyable. Nous avons pris un lobster rol' pour deux. Il \xc3\xa9tait incroyable. La salade d'accompagnement avait une vinaigrette tr\xc3\xa8s go\xc3\xbbteuse. Nous attendons pr\xc3\xa9sentement un deuxi\xc3\xa8me plat parce que notre app\xc3\xa9tit s'est ouvert tr\xc3\xa8s grand parce que c'\xc3\xa9tait tellement bon (ma copine m'a fait rajouter ce d\xc3\xa9tail qui s'av\xc3\xa8re vrai). Le Margarita est aussi excellent. Ma copine est ravie de son choix de vin rouge. We were looking for a relatively quiet spot to sit outside and have an early dinner. After spotting Cartel and wandering the surrounding blocks, we returned to this place because it seemed to have the right vibe - relaxed with a decent menu. Our server had great energy and I\'d give her five stars. Their cocktails looked good, but I was giving my allergies the night off alcohol, and my partner took advantage of their 2-for-1 beers for happy hour.\n\nThe food was terrific. Our favorite was a little duck dumpling "slider" that was a special that night. Our server said they often make them with pork and it\'s even better. We also loved the fish tacos. Even the mole, which they admitted is pretty tame, had good flavor.\n\nIf you\'re looking for an out-of-the-way spot in Mile End that has a nice environment, outdoor patio, and tasty food and drinks, give Cartel a try. J\'ai v\xc3\xa9cu plusieurs premi\xc3\xa8res en allant au Cartel!\n\n- Premi\xc3\xa8re "sortie" sur la rue Fairmount\n- Premi\xc3\xa8re d\xc3\xa9couvert du Cartel\n- Premier Pisco Sour (cocktail)\n- Premier Fish Taco\n\nJe suis souvent pass\xc3\xa9e sur la rue Fairmount, mais n\'y suis jamais sortie. Quand je sors et prends quelques verres, en tant que r\xc3\xa9sidente de Lasalle, j\'essaie de concentrer mes sorties dans le centre-ville et dans le sud-ouest. Belles d\xc3\xa9couvertes par contre. \n\nLe Cartel, belle ambiance, lumi\xc3\xa8res tamis\xc3\xa9s et service sympathique. J\'ai bien aim\xc3\xa9 m\'y retrouver.\n\nQuelle belle d\xc3\xa9couverte ce Pisco Sour. Miam!!! \xc3\x87a faisait plusieurs fois que j\'en entendais parler, mais n\'avais jamais essay\xc3\xa9. C\'est pas donn\xc3\xa9 donn\xc3\xa9 (12$ le cocktail) mais c\'\xc3\xa9tait tellement d\xc3\xa9licieux que je m\'en suis commend\xc3\xa9 un autre. Par contre, Bonus, hier soir (jeudi) les cocktails \xc3\xa9taient 2 pour 1!!!! Woot woot!\n\nMon premier fish Taco... C\'est en r\xc3\xa9alit\xc3\xa9 pas mon premier, vu que j\'en ai d\xc3\xa9j\xc3\xa0 fait \xc3\xa0 la maison \n(Oui je m\'aventure dans des cuisines inconnues) mais quand je les ai fait, c\'\xc3\xa9tait pas dutout le m\xc3\xaame chose.. et je dois dire que les miens n\'\xc3\xa9taient pas aussi bons... Mais vraiment, ils \xc3\xa9taient VRAIMENT bons!!\n\nOverall, belle exp\xc3\xa9rience.. \xc3\xa0 r\xc3\xa9p\xc3\xa9ter!! I have been few times to their Taco Tuesday. Hands down best fish tacos in town. They are 2$ each, you have to get a mandatory drink with your order but it is so worth it. The cocktails you get are well priced and delicious Great ambiance, friendly staff and very good food at a very reasonable price.\n\nI have been to cartel a few times and it feels like a proper spot where you can relax by yourself, with your friends or significant other. The ambiance reminds me of a lounge yey theuaic keeps it upbeat.\n\nOne thing that I also like is that it is located very close to Fairmount bagels. I highly recommend this establishment for good food good service and a great ambiance.

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Restaurent name is: 99 Cent Sushi review: This place was great, I stopped in after its renovation. For an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant this one is really good, the selection ranges by price point, which is good if you want sushi but don't feel like going all out for sashimi. \n\nThe deep fried wontons (cheese filled) are to die for. The shrimp, pumpkin and broccoli tempura are as good as you can get anywhere else. Their selection of non sushi items is quite broad so it's fun to try some cool things like the enoki beef and bacon wrapped asparagus. My favourite rolls have to be the 'dragon on fire' and 'black dragon'. \n\nThe waitress was super friendly and by paying cash got a free pop. Overall a good restaurant. Easily one of the worst places I've eaten in this city. You'd expect less from a place with a name like that but not quite as bad as it really is. The cheap lunch AYCE special includes about half to less than half of the menu. And very little of it is good. \n\nThe spicy sauce/mayo is terrible. The quality is mostly terrible. The service was painfully slow and the server was rude. The sushi rice was over vinegard and cooked to a paste. The tempura was delicious though.\n\n\nWill never return. I recently moved to the area and noticed this place was always packed, thought it might be worth checking out... DO NOT BE FOOLED this was by far the worst sushi I've ever had, and I've had sushi in Mexico.\n\nThe service was horrible, didn't even get a menu until sitting for 10 minutes. The food was even worse. I thought I'd be safe by getting a spicy salmon roll. I was sadly mistaken. This thing did not even look like a roll. It had a huge chunk of what seemed like a few days old raw salmon in a horrible cream sauce. I had to make a big effort not to spit it out when I was chewing it. The other rolls were just okay, but the spicy salmon ruined my entire meal. \n\nIt took another 20 minutes for us to get the bill, and left one of us quite sick after our lunch.\n\nPlease, please do not go to 99 cent sushi! Worst place for Sushi. The Sushi was dry and it all tasted the same. Worst of all found a small worm in my edamame. Told the waitress who took it back and offered us a fresh plate, which we declined. They then took off 20% from our bill, and provided us with coupons to for a $5 discount for our next visit. Wont be returning though. I suppose my first big red flag should have been that I was ordering from a venue called "99 Cent Sushi". \n\nAlthough delivery was prompt, this was hands down the worst sushi I have ever had - far below the worst grocery store sushi you could purchase. \n\nI just remember the fish seeming less-than-fresh, and far too many tempura bits. Everything also had a bizarre warm temperature and mushy texture. \n\nNever again.

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Restaurent name is: A&W All-American Food review: After waiting in line for a few minutes while the person working was getting other people their order(Don;t shortstaff the help) I ordered the Bacon Cheeseburger combo. It was good the burger was excellent. The fries were good and the Root Beer was great. The items I am truly in love with here are the fried cheese curds and the root beer floats. If I could have them all day, everyday, I would! This is an A&W/LJS-so everything taste fishy & fried-jk\n\nReally its a pretty good fast food burger & hotdog but the fried stuff is just too greasy & heavy for me.\n\nI jumped on the $.90 papa burgers on Fathers Day & this is one of the best bargains you will ever find at a fast food joint.\n\nI still hang on to the memories of yesteryear when A&W was just like Sonic with the roller waitresses and drive-up ordering unfortunately the food is no where near the same as it used to be.\n\nJust too damn FAST! Mmmmmm soooo good, I was sucking my spoon silly!\n\n\n***2011 Entertainment guide, buy one get one coupons***\n\nYummy! My sister and I had a craving for a refreshing root beer float, also had a two for one coupon.\n\nThe service is awesome for a fast food type of chain!\n\nWe got our Yummy RB floats and were so happy just moaning and enjoying every sip and spoonful.\n\nThe combination of the almost buttery tasting golden soft serve along with the A&W root beer is just amazing, the perfect blend!\n\nWe will be back for sure! \n\nI want to experience this sensation again and again and again!!!\n\nIt made me feel so darn good! The taste is out of this world!\n\nMmmmmmmm yummy baby :)\n\nI like it a lot! I feel 4 stars is generous for A&W but I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt. I came here for lunch today after being shot down by Lola's. There was no place to park at Lola's. So I ended up at Decatur and Charleston at A&W because it was something different. I ordered a combo A5. That is a bacon cheese burger with fries and a drink. Of course I got a root beer. Why would I get anything else to drink at an A&W? It is what they are famous for. So you can't go wrong with that. I only wish I had ordered the frosty mug for it. The fries were very good. Not your typical fast food fries. These were thick cut and almost restaurant style. They go well with malt vinegar which is available at this location as it is combined with Long John Silvers. On to the burger. It was not the best burger I have ever had. It was not especially hot. But it came out fast and the bacon on it was crispy to perfection. Service is not exceptional here. Nor is it bad. Just limited I guess you could say. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door. I placed my order. I received my food. I ate. I left. That was the end of it.

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Restaurent name is: Egg Works review: This was my first time at this restaurant. The food here is amazing and very flavorful. My waitress Cassandra was great and recommended that I try the hot chocolate with butterscotch liqueur. It was the best hot chocolate I've had! This restaurant is a must go to for breakfast and lunch. Great food and service. Always a great place to go before work or chill on a Saturday. Offers military discount. I will continue to go for great food at a great price. Wait staff is always courteous Hit the egg works on the way out of town. Delicious food and Cris a.k.a. MC was a delight to have as a server. I hear they are famous for their omelets so I got the western with the potatoes and a banana nut muffin. Bottom line here delicious food and if you want some good banter sit in cris's section food serving is BIG make sure you ask if there is half portions! our waiter forgot to mention it. Visited on a Saturday on our way out of town. The wait was supposed to be 20-30 minutes but wound up only being about 15. The service was great but the food was just OK for me (I had a waffle combo). My husband liked his BLT. I probably wouldn't go back but they were very friendly which is always a plus!

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Restaurent name is: Don Tequila review: Ate here for lunch on a Sunday. Arrived around 12:30, and there were a decent number of customers seated.\n\nService was friendly and fast, food was excellent, and they have DRAFT BEER, including a couple of Mexican brews.\n\nThis location is the best Don Tequila I have been to. I've been here at least 5 times now and each time is better than the last. I Iove what they have done to improve the building and add outdoor dining. Service is always good here and on par with other top places in Mentor. I really suggest the chicken soup on a cold day it's very yummy! Everything I've had on the menu has been great. The service was ok, the salsa flavorful, and the food pretty good. They only serve pre mixed margaritas, which is no bueno. I ordered the burrito fajita and it was great, but the kids nachos were bland and rubbery. Authentic. Delicious chips and salsa follow you to the table on arrival - food arrives on plates too hot to touch. We lived in the South West for 9 years and ate at many Mexican places ONCE, before calling DonnyTs our favorite. We have been enjoying perfect food here for 6 plus years. Very little turn over in wait or kitchen staff... consistent quality food and service. Maybe let's work on the chili rolenos. Do nice large poblemo peppers like el rancho and you got me as a frequent customer. A+ on the guacamole! Large portion. Nice!

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Restaurent name is: Chipotle Mexican Grill review: Pretty decent food! Got from them last night after work. Line was short, meat dude hooked my bowls up. I just didn't care for the tomato salsa. Maybe it had been sitting out or maybe it was the person who made it, but it was a no go for me. My gf gets a lot of rice in hers and that was perfect! Don't often come to this location but I will definitely in the future! Let me just say that I love Chipotle....just not this one. Every other Chipotle I\'ve been to in Cleveland, Akron, Kent, NYC, Philadelphia, wherever has been the same 4-5 star experience: fast service, upbeat staff with fresh, tasty food and clean seating area. I appreciate that it\'s "fast food" but not fried and they\'re into sustainability, community building, yadda yadda yadda. For a chain burrito, it\'s by far the best.\n\nThe Lakewood location is another story. At first I thought it was just me or I went on an off day or something. Now I\'ve been to this Chipotle probably five times since 2010 so it\'s time to face the facts: unlike other Chipotle locations, this one is consistently just slightly grimy and the staff is slightly cranky/disinterested and the food is more so-so than fab. I realize this doesn\'t make any sense when talking about a national fast food chain located in suburban America so the only answer is: bad management. \n\nPlease, Chipotle regional manager, check in on this store because it needs some guidance from you. The staff morale seems low and that\'s impacting the quality of your product. This location has gone all the way down hill. A few years ago this location was the best chipotle in the greater Cleveland area but I think their hiring process has gotten too lenient. The service is extremely slow and there is ALWAYS something cooked incorrectly( extremely raw meat, hard rice ect.). My latest trip there was extremely disappointing. I had shown up to pickup an online order and was considerably early due to miscommunication with my friend who ordered. The line wasn\'t that long (maybe 12-13 people), but the girl at the register gave me shit about being 45 minutes early on a one and a half hour pickup time. She said she would put the order on the line and it would be ready in a few minutes. I said that\'s fine and sorry for being so early. 25 minutes later and after many menacing glances from the snippy cashier I asked on the progress of my food. The first thing she said back to me was "yea, well you were 45 minutes early so...". I had watched nearly two full lines of people go through and they hadn\'t even started making my food yet. If it was that big of an issue I wish she would have just told me so I could have gotten in line. This was just very poor customer service and I can\'t believe they let that girl deal with their customers. I won\'t be back any time soon. We order from their app and this location is great with the portions and accuracy. Staff is always friendly. They do need to clean a little more often on the weekends. Just running in to pick up the order and its noticeably dirty. Ingredients are always fresh and yummy. You've got to hand it to the staff for being able to keep up with the weekend crowds. Me and my girlfriend come here here almost every other week and the service and food used to be worth around 3-4 stars, however as of late the customer service has gotten very bad lately, even to the point i have witnessed an employee argue with a customer about rice..... just dont come here if you have another choice....

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Restaurent name is: Paradise Bakery & Cafe review: Food is always delicious relaxed atmosphere friendly people fast service nothing is forgotten orders come exactly as you order them family oriented everything is fresh crisp and delicious and the flavors are bold and you can taste it doesn't fade away never boring:) Just ok. Quality is like supermarket level. But in The mall, it's ok to have some while shopping in the mall This restaurant is inside the mall. Not much can they so low the stand alone cafes. The down side is they do not have drinks refills anymore. However chick-fil-a next door does. So I get my chicken walnut sandwich and then get my drink next door. Problem solved\n\nSometimes the portions can be smaller but then you simply ask for a bit more and they usually accommodate you. \n\nPlease be aware that this cafe has younger employees and they are not as willing to bend the rules or they do not have the authority to do so.\n\nA chocolate chip cookie comes with each meal and you can substitute for another type of cookie such as peanut butter or oatmeal. I find the oatmeal raisin to be one of the best ones around My letter to corporate about Paradise Bakery even after i received a $10 gift card for the previous mess-up. Save yourself time and go somewhere else...This place is disgusting\n\n\nWhile I greatly appreciate the $10 gift card, I will not be using it. I went to to the Superstition Springs Mall Paradise Bakery location on Sept 28th around 4:30pm and sampled the Tuna Fish. It was disgusting. It was a basically tasted more mayo than anything and I basically had to spit it out. I even asked a few of the employees what happened to the quality and they basically admitted after Panera took over Paradise, the overall quality went down and the company was focusing on profits over quality. Overall, it's a unfortunate disappointment because I always enjoyed going to Paradise and I have been a loyal club member for the last several years and have accumulated tons of points. I know this, I will not be returning to any Paradise Bakery as this company feels to overlook quality. \n\nIf you want to see what tuna fish taste should like, go to Wildflower Bakery located on Val Vista and Baseline. Hell you should take notes because the manager even stated they are increasing their sales significantly since Paradise Bakery went to hell. \n\nIf not, then please send me an address that i can return this gift card to. I was going to give this to another family member, but i love my family.\n\nBest Regards, I have the Loyalty Card and now have 407 documented visits to Paradise Bakery. It would at be another 50 if I had gotten the loyalty cards sooner. So obviously I have enjoyed the food and service over the years. The workers are awesome and provide great service. However Ive notice a drop in quality of the food over the past year and recently an increase in price. On this visit my granddaughter ordered a bowl of Mac and Cheese. The bowl is not that much bigger than the cup, but including tax it was $8.63. I paid for it because she was hungry. But $8.63? Come On Man! Its MAC N CHEESE!\nI was in so disbeleif that I went back to double check if the cashier made a mistake, but no, $8.63 is what a bowl of MAC N CHEESE COST at Paradise Bakrery. I went right next door to Chick Filet and got a Chicken Salad sandwhich, a 6 pc grill chicken nugget, sliced potatoes, Chocolate milk for $10.96. Thats only $2.33 more than just the bowl of mac n chees. Im not sure if the quality decrease has anything to do with Panera, but someone in corporare needs to listen to the customers, especailly one thats been there as much as I have. 407 x an average of $15.00 a visit is $6105.00. I wonder how many other Loyal customers are deciding to spend thier money elsewhere. Lots of competition next door...

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Restaurent name is: Hattie B's Hot Chicken review: This place has only been open a few days, so I\'m hopeful that it will only continue to get better. I got the chicken tenders (medium hot) with the pimento Mac and cheese and coleslaw. The chicken was juicy and flavorful with crispy batter. The Mac and cheese was super rich and enjoyable. I knocked off a star because the ordering process was a bit chaotic and the line was super slow. At one point, the line did not move at all for almost 10 minutes. They forgot my husband\'s side of fries, and the seating is sparse and pretty uncomfortable. Also the "side" of coleslaw that came with my chicken was seriously about 3 tablespoons worth of slaw... so tiny it was almost funny! A word of advice, the "medium" hot was pretty spicy. I like spicy food, but I\'m glad I started with medium hot - it had my nose watering and my lips tingling for half an hour afterwards. They offer a range from no spice at all to the super hot. I will be back! This unassuming eatery is located on the second floor of the high end Cosmopolitan in Vegas. \nAs a disciple of Hot food, I\'m always on the trail for authentic, well prepared spicy fare and this place didn\'t disappoint. \nThe menu is simple, offering chicken in various forms including breast\'s, thighs, wings, tenders and a chicken breast sandwich. \nThey can be ordered in different gauges of heat from mild to "What the Cluck" which is made with ghost peppers. \nI ordered the "damn hot" which came with one side and kosher pickles. It didn\'t disappoint as the heat was damn hot, but not to the point where there was just heat without flavor. Also, for the price point of $12 the quantity and quality of the chicken breast was amazing. \nMy spouse ordered the mild sandwich which had a hint of spice which was perfect for her non-heat palate. \nMy only disappointment was not being notified that you can order items with the different heat so you can enjoy the entire spectrum of spice. By way of example, you can get your three chicken tenders , mild, medium and What the Cluck. Wtf, I mean Cluck! Why didn\'t they say so? \n\nWhich brings me to my only stricture regarding Hattie B\'s. The workers at the register were totally clueless and were unable to guide the patrons through the complexities of the somewhat simple menu or even where to pick up your food. What the Cluck! Now that may be fine in Tennessee but won\'t play well in Vegas. \nIf not for a waitress named Azalea, we would never found where to pick up our food or found out that you can order the food with a variety of heat with your order. She was also knowledgeable about the history of the company which lended to the overall experience. \n\nLastly, all the sides were spot on, especially the Mac and Cheese. \n\nSo, if you\'re looking for high quality food with an array of heat levels at low prices, this is the place for you?\nCan\'t wait to go back!!! Hattie B's is located in a food hall in the Cosmopolitan, which makes it a great choice if you're planning a meal with a lot of people with different tastes. Our group of 7 was able to get food from a few different spots and grab a table for a Saturday lunch with no problem.\n\nI got a tenders plate with medium spice, and sides of southern greens and red skin potato salad. Everything was pretty tasty. The chicken had a fair amount of spice for medium and was fried well, and the sides all went great with the tenders. It was plenty of food, and the price was more than fair, at $11 for the plate. The Urban Food Hall at the Cosmopolitan has hit a home run with this one. Hattie B's does it right when it comes to Hot Chicken. The service is great, portions are perfect and atmosphere to match. Highly recommend!! Came in on a busy Sunday to see if it lives up to Nashville. Top pics are the chicken tenders with comeback sauce and the pimento mac & cheese. Miss on the bland greens and potato salad, over salted fries plus the kicker-it's $5 for a small iced tea or lemonade with no refills had me saying what the cluck?!

american (traditional)

Restaurent name is: Masa Sushi review: Hands down BEST sushi ever! We used to go to Masa weekly but then we moved to Chandler so we get out there much less often. We have been looking for a sushi place that measures up to Masa but can't find one! We've FINALLY found a go-to sushi place in our area...praise the Lawd! Great happy hour specials...that actually last till a decent hour. I feel like we order a ton and it doesn't break the bank. My husband thinks they have the best tempura..I'm also a fan of the red dragon roll. Plus free appetizer salad, miso soup and refreshing fruit dessert...will make this a weekly habit :) This is definitely my favorate Sushi place they have lots of options . The prices are great and so are the portions . My go to place for good sushi plus the fast and friendly service is a PLUS ! Let me start by saying that the sushi tastes fresh compared to other places in town. We enjoyed it for quite a while. However, I have had a hair stuck to my sushi twice, and it had to be remade on both occasions. The sushi chefs have some decently long hair, and usually aren't wearing hats to keep it in or anything. We were enjoying the happy hour specials for quite a while, but then we noticed that food was taking longer to receive ( the last time we waited an hour and almost left), the servers were becoming lazy, and we have even had one girl give us an attitude when we asked for some water...as if we were bothering her. We did like the place, but after our last bad experience there, we won't be going back. \n\nI think the sushi chefs need to at least wear a hat. 2 hairs on two separate occasions, is two too many. I also think that they need to hire some more people to help, or more servers, and get rid of some of the little girls that don't understand the concept of working.\n\nI would have given this establishment four stars if I had joined Yelp before out last several visits. We are honestly sad that the restaurant started to go downhill. It was our favorite sushi joint in Gilbert. One bad outing can happen, but several in a row isn't coincidence. I've been eating here for three years. Its absolutely one of my faves. It's always been consistently good and the service is exceptional. I love the option of half rolls and the bento boxes are amazing! Their iced green tea is my favorite beverage. If you love beer, theirs is always ice cold. Give them a try you won't be disappointed

japanese

Restaurent name is: Taco Time review: Back when I was in Junior HS out in Edmonton, Alberta I basically had Taco Time about 3 times a week. I fell in love with the then called "Crisp meat burrito" which is now called "Crisp beef burrito". Sadly I can no longer enjoy that burrito since I now have to avoid beef due to gout.\n\nNow in the present, I was surprised to actually stumble across the Taco Time in Ajax. The menu is vastly different from my days in Jr High. I ordered Mexi-fries (which are essentially tater-tots), 1 cod fish soft taco and 1 chicken soft taco for my wife, along with a chicken taco salad which we shared.\n\nThe cod fish taco was tasty, but messy to eat, wasn\'t exactly appealing to the eyes at first opening the wrapper. The soft taco shell itself had gotten stuck to the wax paper wrapper. This cod fish option was at least much to my taste against the Wendy\'s Cod fish sandwich which was too salty to my taste buds..\n\nMy wife enjoyed the chicken soft taco. Tho the amount of chicken included in the soft taco could have been more, considering the price paid.\n\nI\'d rate the chicken taco salad taste/quality at about 3.5 out of 5. I did enjoy it to a certain degree, tho it was kind of hard to swallow the $7.99 price point attached to it. \n\nThe mexi-fries (large size) which we ordered was poor in regards to price point to portion size. $3.99 for the large mexi-fries where we could have ordered about 1 large and 1 medium fries no-salt at a Wendy\'s or McDonalds. The portion size was too small in my opinion for $3.99. The medium salsa was available from the counter via a squeeze bottle instead of packets so that is a plus. There are 4 spice levels now for their sauce vs just Mild and Spicy from back in the day. Hehe since I can\'t hold my spice as well any more I just opted for the lowest but still had flavor (enchilada sauce)\n\nThis is my first Taco Time meal since 1993 and it hit the wallet for $30.00 bux CAD. Jeez inflation sux, Back in the day, 3 hard/soft tacos and mexi-fries would have only been around $5 - $6 bux CAD. \n\nAs for a repeat visit, that is still up in the air, not sure as of this writing. Tho I would venture to say that I prefer it over Taco Bell..tho that probably isn\'t saying a lot. Got two tacos on soft shells. $6 total. One chicken, one beef. \n\nBeef was good.. but kind of fell apart. Chicken was watery and chewy. Had a weird texture to it.. ugh! \n\nService was super nice but the food itself was totally underwhelming! When it comes to Mexican this is as good as it gets. My favorite is the crisp meat burrito. This is well worth the drive regardless of where you're coming from. As competition goes Taco Bell mucho burrito and taco Del Mar don't even come close. Everything is made fresh and has a quality unlike the competition. One of the worst restaurant experiences we have had. From the service to the food, all terrible and definetely not reccomended. Stale tacos, food sitting out for hours likely and when we expressed our concerns about the food not being fresh, they played the "racism" card on us. Unbelievable! Stay away as there are a LOT of better options to eat in the area. I went to the location in Ajax, Ontario within the Somerset plaza. The service was good, the food was decent. I had the chicken burrito and the beef hard shell taco. It's a great place to come for a quick bite and or a drink since they have a LLBO. 100% better than Taco Bell!

mexican

Restaurent name is: Ann's Place review: The patrons were friendly and the service was 'down- home'. Enjoyed my visited. The food was just okay- I ordered the French toast, as well as fish (tilapia) and grits. Visiting from FL, this was a good choice! One of the best rib recipes I have tasted, and I've tasted at least 100 well-done. service was excellent from our waitress all the way up to the owner.\nYou like a home-cooked meal go to Ann's place My wife didn't want to fix my breakfast, so she told me to go to Ann's. So I did and the service was really nonexistent. Not really busy and no big crowds, so no excuse! After waiting several minutes for service, I just walked out. I get the impression that certain groups of people fared better service than I did my last 3 visits. The waitresses are in dire need of training. So out of frustration, I went to McDonald's down the street and got the steak, egg & cheese biscuit meal! Not bad! I see Ann's Place out of business by spring! I'll eat Corn Flakes before going to Ann's Place ever again! Best short order place in West Side Akron !!\n\nGood lunch home style wing basket with fries for the cost. Also, very tasty breakfast menu. Pretty NASTY !! Good service. My to go wing basket tasted of semi -spoiled bleach washed meat and 7 fries. Too expensive for 3 partial little wings. What a downer when I got home!! \n\nThe menu is a boring greasey copy cat with nothing special on it. They could do better with training. Sad to say this is looks and taste like another westside dump.

american (new)

Restaurent name is: Isabela On Grandview review: Great place with a great view of Pittsburgh at night. We were one of the only people in the restaurant. I got the 7 course meal, while my boyfriend got the steak. Food was very good. During the dessert round, my boyfriend proposed, so this place will always have a special place in my heart! They brought us champagne to celebrate which was so sweet of them, and we enjoyed our romantic night together. \n\nIt's one of Pittsburgh's most romantic restaurants, that's for sure!\n\nOne side note: We always try to find ways to save some extra $ so we parked at the Duquesne Incline parking lot (for FREE!) and took the round trip tram up to the top of Mount Washington. Great experience at Isabela on Grandview. \n\nWe made a reservation online and arrived about 30 minutes early expecting to have to wait, we headed for the bar, but the nice hostess said she already had a table for us. Then we were greeted with a warm handshake by the friendly owner, George. He walked us upstairs to our table. A few minutes later George took our picture that he later brought out to us in a cardboard frame. Now that is a really nice touch! (even though pretend boyfriend and I felt we both looked awful in the photo.) \n\nWe were seated and instantly blown away with the view. You're sitting on top of Mount Washington with a panoramic view of the city. It's really stunning, especially at night. The view is what really sells this place. \n\nFor dinner, we both chose the 7 course prix fixe meal. Then decided on one wine flight to share. Neither of us were disappointed with that meal. It was very relaxing, spread out over a few hours, romantic, and delicious. \n\nDishes that stood out were: \n- scallops tartar \n- duck breast\n- ricotta crepes\n- rabbit and pork belly sausage\n- lamb stew\n\nThe staff were incredibly friendly and informative. (maybe a bit TOO informative on the wines -- we're not wine snobs.) \n\nOverall, fantastic. If you're planning a special occasion in PGH, this is your place. My husband and I are fairly new to Pittsburgh. His parents were in town, so we thought a nice dinner on Mt. Washington was the ticket. I had made reservations only a few days before and had asked for good seating since you come to these places for the view. When we got there, we ended up being seated at one of the inside tables, rather than a window seat. Maybe you have to reserve way in advance to get a window seat? Oh well. \n\nOur service was a little strange for the price point. Our server explained the portions were a bit smaller, so we might want to order extra food. That seemed a little unnecessary- almost apologetic?- as I found the portions to be about what you\'d expect from a fine dining restaurant. We did follow her advice and get a few appetizers. We also had to ask our server for a wine list, get her attention to order said bottle of wine, ask her if we could order dessert. Again- I think for the price point, your server should know that you want wine or cocktails. Maybe it\'s just me, but it makes me feel awkward- almost asking permission to order something "extra"?\n\nI think the general consensus in town is that Mt. Washington is no longer the neighborhood for cutting-edge cuisine. The food at Isabela was good, but nothing too memorable. I got salmon with couscous and brussel sprouts- something you could get just about anywhere. My father in law did get a fantastic pork roast that we all sampled. It was juicy and falling-apart-tender, but again- nothing I couldn\'t make at home in my crockpot. \n\nI did enjoy the kitchen being on view in the second-floor dining area, but it added to the noise level. This dining room is fairly small (8 tables, maybe?) and the sound really filled the room. That\'s not necessarily something I mind, but it can be tough if you\'re dining with anyone hard of hearing (as we were.) Fabulous food, beautiful location, excellent service! One of the best dining experiences we've ever had! This is my favorite Pittsburgh Restaurant. One the few places where the food actually matches the fantastic view and it is the only place in pittsburgh where you might experience a four star meal as if you were in new york or LA. Tasting menu is the way to go. Excellent place to bring a date.

american (new)

Restaurent name is: Sandbar Mexican Grill review: I have been coming here every Friday to happy hour and listen to the live band. They always have the tables outside reserved and the place is empty??? WTF? Went there for Cinco de Mayo and paid $5 for cover, went to the outside tables, which were empty and reserved for 2 hours later and we could not sit there? Pissed me off and left and got our money back. Not going back again. What a joke... i loved the decor of the place, it's laid out well.\n\nI enjoyed the hefty serving of guac but the salsa needs some serious work. Tasted like tomatoes and vinegar, bleh! Happy hour prices are pretty reasonable for the area. Ladies night is nice but kind of a slow/boring night.\n\nWord to the wise!!! DO NOT PARK DOWN WIND OF THE MISTING SYSTEM!!! My car was coated with junk. Made driving in our bright AZ sun kind of scary!!\n\nI had to take it to be professionally cleaned to get the film off my car. Major buzz kill I've been going to Sandbar for just a little over a year now and I really like the place. Inside they have a small dance floor that getsta poppin' around 11pm. Sandbar has themes every once in a while and that's kind of fun. Live music and lots of outside space. Just remember to ditch the high heels if you plan on spending any time outside; it's all sand. They have some cabana's you can reserve outside too. It will fit around 5 people comfortably, although we have had around 10 in them. Service from the waitress is good most of the time too. If you get there before the kitchen closes, they have some pretty decent food.\n\nThe people that show up at Sandbar are so different, you could not say this is a specific type of person bar. Young, middle aged, older...hip hop, country, urban...a little of everyone is there and makes for a great crowd. This is a pretty casual atmosphere, jeans and a cute top for the ladies and jeans and a nice tee for the men. I had the nachos asada at Barrett Jackson and they were great. Instead of a small over priced portion you got a great size serving covered in a awesome queso. Went to see a movie with the hubby today and decided to stop and get some lunch before,we had a choice between the sandbar and blu burger, I made the wrong choice! Dont get me wrong ive been to the sandbar at night on the weekend and I loved it but I didnt eat anything those times and frankly I didnt even know they served food during the day.Anyways so we show up and its kind of weird looking around this place while its light outside! But we are seated at a booth by the kitchen.....I hate sitting by the kitchen! not because I think im better than anyone else but because I dont like people looking at me when I eat, I usually have food falling out of my mouth or something when the servers look at me lol.I ordered the chicken chimi and the hubby ordered a steak burrito, they both came with rice and beans, I thought we would get some chips and salsa to munch on but that didnt happen,the drink glasses are big so you dont have to get a million refills.when our food arrived I looked at it and knew it was going to be horrible.the chimi had no sauce on it and just a little bit of melted mozzarella cheese on top....mozzarella on mexican food? then I looked at the rice and laughed,the rice they use is like the lipton mexican rice you get in the grocery store,I actually think thats what they use! the beans were flavorless and had more mozzarella cheese on them, come on people! the chimi was ok,not very much flavor and not very good.Now there are mexicans cooking this food I wonder what they think about this.the hubby liked his burrito though......not much coming from him though because he liked the rice! my hubby is a total white boy and im guessing thats why he liked it! Now im white also but I lived with a mexican family for 6 years so I know what REAL mexican food is and that is what I expect when I go to a mexican restaurant,That didnt happen here and I will never go back here.....to eat that is! so if you like totally Americanized mexican restaurants you may like the sandbar but if you actually know what real mexican food looks and tastes like your going to be very very disappointed with this place!

mexican

Restaurent name is: Rito's Mexican Food- Phoenix review: The food is AMAZING! The green chili is my favorite, but the red chili comes in a close second. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Their food is so good they need metal bars to protect it. Seriously the order and pick up windows are behind bars, but it may be due to the neighborhood.\n\nThis is a place the Yelp is good for. There is no way you will find this driving by as its off the main road and has no sign on the outside. The only indication was the line of people going out the door. \n\nSeating is limited to some dilapidated picnic tables on the adjacent patio. \n\nThe menu board is quite simple only listing burritos and chimi changas and tostadas, apparently there are some off menu options that are not posted.\n\nI ordered the a bean chimi changa, It was a bean burrito deep fried and then dolloped with guacamole and sour cream there was cheese sprinkled on top of this. It was served on a small bed of shredded lettuce in a white container.\n\nThe Beans are flavorful and runny like a bean dip, the fried tortilla was great a it should be, the guacamole was a neon green fake variety and the sour cream was cold and firm . \n\nThere were down sides, the price was a bit steep considering the location, potion size and lack of seating. They ration the hot sauce and charge $.15 for a thimble or $.50 for a small cup. Drink are cans of soda only. And the line was long and poorly structured. this is why it only gets 3 stars, the food is good but the drawbacks hurt it. \n\nAlso Note CASH ONLY #Green chimichanga! Guacamole sour cream on top is my favorite plate. The rice and beans are so delicious! The #Red Burito is good too. Your mouth will get watery and that's when you know Its good. Hahaha.. Yup. I give Ritos a 5 Star! On the corner 14th St. Garfield not hard to find This is great spot for grab and Mexican food. This is a repurposed home turned restaurant. The food is pretty good. There is outdoor seating. They have expanded the seating yet there is no indoor seating. Being Phoenix and summer it can be too hot for outdoor seating. The food is well worth the grab and go style. Green chilli burro enchilada style is great with a side of rice. Definitely stop if you are in the area. The line can be long so call ahead. I have lived by this location for the past year and just recently tried it out for the first time. I have to say, I really liked it! The food was fresh and very affordable. Probably one of the better values I've come across in quite a while. My one word of advice is to make sure to give yourself time for getting your food. The place gets busy and can take a while to place your order and get your food.

mexican

Restaurent name is: Wildflower review: Stopped by for a quick bite before a flight. My card was getting declined. After the kind cashier Daniel tried a few time I began to dig for another card to use. Before I could get to another card that said they got it. They paid it forward and covered me! Such a surprise. Thank you for your kindness! :) We stopped by for a quick lunch before heading out for the weekend this past Friday. The staff was so warm and welcoming, the service was fast and the food was quite tasty. I enjoyed a cup of the mulligatawny with a half sandwich of ham & swiss with spicy honey mustard. It was just what I was looking for at lunch...super impressed! Spicy Super Greens salad is deelish! I usually grab one when flying through Sky Harbor. The service is always friendly and helpful and am never disappointed with the quality of the food! I wish you guys offered a gluten-free bread option but maybe in the future! Stopped by for quick breakfast as this was only place open outside of security...service was excellent!! The spicy chipotle egg sandwich was ok...not too spicy and croissant was soft. The breakfast with scrambled egg and ham and potato was ok as well. Egg wasn't very good as it was really clumpy but the ham was pretty good. Potatoes were so so, soft and not crispy at all...overall nothing too exciting but nothing else was open. Really 2.5 stars...only saving grace was the service... I don't have high expectations for food from airports, but I ordered the butternut squash ravioli and boy am I surprised! The walnut cream sauce with nutmeg is extremely tasty and just glazed your tongue. The raviolis have firm pasta covering and the butternut squash is nice and sweet. Combined the two with the thick garlic bread and you have a very satisfying dish!\n\nP.S. This is a dish that you must eat while it's hot, once the sauce cools down it will not taste the same, so don't take it to go unless you are going to eat it right away.

american (new)

Restaurent name is: Barootes Restaurant review: My buddy & I happened to stop in to Barootes and was really surprised to find an excellent restaurant. I had the mixed game platter. Very Canadian of me. excellent. I had a unique experience here because I actually didn't get to see the menu. I arrived late to join a party and had them order in advance for me, as we had a show to catch. When I arrived, not only did the waitress know where to seat me, she knew what I was having for dinner before I did! My surprise meal was the scallops, which were huge and very tasty. The others in my party had ostrich, kangaroo (!!) and elk. Every one of them said they enjoyed their meals.\n\nService was fantastic. We were rowdier than the rest of the restaurant, but they seemed to tolerate us. When we were confused about what time our show started, the waitress confirmed for us and convinced us we had enough time for dessert. My white chocolate mousse was delicious.\n\nIn the end, the bill for our party of 7 was quite reasonable, especially considering there was some alcohol and desserts. Barootes is an unusual place. Looks pricey, but doesn\'t cost that much. Feels cozy, until you get accustomed to it. Every time I\'m passing by I have that feeling like "why not to drop in?" But more often than not I ignore it and keep on walking...\n\nService is probably the best part of the Barootes experience. Not that it\'s really exceptional or something - they just do their job politely, reasonably fast and with a positive attitude. Something I like.\n\nFood is "specific", and it is possible to dig some unusual (again) things from the menu, and they could be actually enjoyable, not just weird. I suggest to give it a try and see how you like it - may happen that it would become a hit in your list?\n\nOverall - a-ok. Not wow, neither eww. I think I should drop into Barootes next time I walk by. Yeah, I think I will. Maybe. The last time I have been to Barootes was quite a while ago, so I cannot give a very thorough review. Situated right in the heart of the musical theatres, Barootes is a nice place to have a bite to eat before going to the show.\nThe decor inside the restaurant is nice, low light with a quiet atmosphere which makes you think its a little more high end than it is. Casual dress is acceptable here and the food they serve is different from a lot of other places in this price range.\nI wanted to review this place because of the items on their menu. They serve elk, ostrich, lobster crepes, and liver (a little more common). Elk and ostrich you won't find at many establishments, but a member of our party ordered that and was pleasantly surprised at the tenderness of the meat. I cannot recall what other people ordered (including myself),. but I do recall walking out of the restaurant commenting on how nice the dinner was.\nI wouldn't rank it up there with my all time fave restaurants (or else I would have remembered more about it), but if you want some different meat options and you are going ot a show, this would be a nice place to eat beforehand The atmosphere is extremely comfortable and the staff are great. The prices are reasonable - particularly for such an upscale looking place in the heart of the theatre district. There are some novelty meats on the menu, but the results remind me of Ikea furniture: optimized for quick assembly, with no skill required. I recommend this place for a quick utility meal before the show.

asian fusion

Restaurent name is: Mesa Grill Co review: Wow, Im a sandwich, sub, & steak person and this place is incredibly delicious. This is my first time here. Staff very friendly & gave us a free mesquite fries to try, love the food. Felt very comfy & inside the place is well designed, cant wait to try eating outside. Will be a returning customer very satisfied. Read the other reviews on this site and decided to head over there for lunch. Big mistake! Walked in and was told to sit anywhere. Every table that was unoccupied was dirty. One of the staff said to sit at a corner booth and that she would get this cleaned up ASAP. Waited for a couple of minutes and table never got cleaned. Three staff members standing behind the counter not doing anything just smiled and continued there conversation. The party sitting behind us in the booth told us if we haven't already ordered to leave because it was really bad. We made the decision to get up and get out of there. LOVE this place. I have yet to be disappointed with anything I've tried. Try the mesquite fries. My family and I started coming here about a year ago service has steadily declined, went today , tables dirty, ordered tea none was available, coffee waited 10 minutes for cream , pancakes served with ice cold syrup, daughter ordered hot dog and fries server only heard hot dog when asked for her fries never got reply finally husband went up to server at counter when he was told they don't serve fries before lunch, toast comes out 15 minutes before rest of food, we had to actually get up to get our own condiments and refills, food is decent place is never busy the service is hit or miss I can honestly say it will be a long time before we come back here if at all this use to be our Sunday breakfast place Love this place. Amazing food. You can tell the people who cook love what they do. They have one of the best hamburgers of all time, no joke. Its their bbq burger I think its called the Daves Burger but just too frickin good. Amazing mesquite flavor in the sauce. Also they have this superb mequite seasoning they can put on the fries which you have to try. We go there in the morning and have them put it on the hashbrowns. Food is an easy 9 or even 10/10. I hear they opened the place up more and added a bar. I haven't been there to see it yet but the beer was a little warm before so I'm hoping wtih a new bar they solved that issue and added some turbo taps. Excellent place though.

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Restaurent name is: Aroma Curry House review: I have yet to find good Indian food in Central Illinois. Someone recommended the Aroma Curry House so we decided to give it a try.\n\nWe were one of the only tables in the restaurant but the service was painfully slow. My husband ordered a beer and it took so long we were tempted to just walk over to the case and grab it ourselves. I don't normally complain about service, but it was just out of hand.\n\nAs far as the food itself goes, it was alright. My in-laws loved it but they hate spicy food. I found my chicken tikka masala to be pretty bland. If I'm looking for bland, I don't normally go for Indian. Someone else got a dosa and it hardly had any filling at all. I've had dosas many times and I've never had a dosa with so little filling. Maybe it was an off night, but I don't plan on returning. Okay, so I'm giving this place a 5 not because everything about it is *absolutely amazing* but because overall I love this place. The food is always tasty, hot (spicy and temp), and fresh. I have only had vegetarian/vegan things on their menu, but I can highly recommend the paneer tikka masala and the vegetable korma. If you haven't had their spiced tea, it's definitely worth a try (but make sure you order it first thing, since it's handmade and steamed right then, it takes a while to cool down). And trust me, you will never leave hungry. \n\nThe service is, as everyone has said, always slow. Even when you are one of a few people in there, it will still be slow. Strangely enough, it's just as slow then as when it's jam-packed. But the people are wonderful and friendly and truly want your experience to be as good as it can be. They will work with you on items that aren't strictly on the menu if what you see isn't what you like, or you want some variety. Just don't go when you're already hungry, and make sure to go with someone you can stand talking to for a few hours, and you're good to go! And paying with cash gets you a nice discount, so I highly recommend you have some on hand. What a disappointment. Although the waiter was friendly the service was SO SLOW. From the time we ordered until we received our food 55 minutes had passed. I had the chicken malabar and was not impressed. The chicken was tough and chewy, my boyfriend had the curry house special biriyani and it came out very dark, almost dark grey in color. Very little meat and the little bit he had was tough and chewy. We were expecting so much more after such a long wait to get our food. We will not be returning. Based on the reviews here, I was expecting something better than Sairam Om, at least as far as the service went... but that was a mistake. \nThe same dude was at the front of the restaurant as Sairam Om. This is not inherently a problem, but this guy is not very good at dealing with customers. I say this not only based on my previous experience at Sairam Om, but my experience on Dec 31st 2011. He takes the orders and he mans the front and the telephone (which rang incessantly for about 5 minutes on our most recent visit, and was eventually answered by the only other server). Basically he is not very efficient. \n\nHere are the issues from my first ever visit to the "new" Aroma curry house-\n\nISSUE 1 - The other server came over to get our drink order in a reasonable amount of time after we got seated -- about a minute after he went away, our man from up front comes over to take the food order -- we order -- then he asks us what we ordered to drink, we say we already placed the order, he says "I know, what did you get", so we tell him and he stands there writing it down for about 1.5 minutes after we are done telling him. \nOkay, I am no hospitality expert, but why can\'t he talk to the other server and figure this out, and also, why not go somewhere else instead of standing over our heads while he writes the order (4 drink orders don\'t usually take 2 minutes to write down, but to each their own)?\n\nISSUE 2 - We were 4 people, we ordered 2 dosas and 3 utappams amongst us. My dosa arrives -- 7 minutes pass before an utappam arrives -- about 10 more minutes pass before 2 more things arrive -- 5 minutes pass and the dude up front comes over to say the final item is arriving soon -- finally we are done eating and the last item (the second dosa) arrives, and gets placed in a to go container. I don\'t know if you have ever eaten dosas, but they don\'t taste very good reheated.\n\nIncidentally I have had better service at Sairam Om, even the last time we went there, but walked out after being served stale papads and reheated samosas (hot outside, cooold inside). \n\nFinally, on a positive note, the new menu looks nice and has nice offerings, the food was decent, my dosa (that I got to eat hot) was quite good, my idlis were reheated and not fresh, but they were decent and properly reheated, the sambar was a tad salty, but the 2 chutneys were great, the lassis were great, especially the salt lassi.\n\nI absolutely love South Indian food so I am hoping (against hope) they improve their service and have more consistent food. I hope the new owners take note of the criticisms to make some changes. If they are indeed new owners, because based on the food and service I am sadly not convinced it\'s true.... the food is good. The manager is a little funny. We (a group of 4) went to an empty restaurant on a sunday afternoon, and the manager seats us on a slightly cramped 4 seater. we request him to move to any bigger in the entirely empty restaurant, and he refuses. On protesting, he becomes aggressive himself. Later, the manager seemed to be in a hurry to have us leave. brought the check even before we done eating. \n\nI am not going there again in a hurry.

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Restaurent name is: Maskadores Taco Shop review: F**K Chipolte.. This is the spot! I started with the Carne Asada street tacos and the hit the spot forreal real! Don't wast money at Chipotle, Mr.Matches told ya that!! I just moved to the area and ran into this restaurant. They staff was super friendly and took their time to explain the varied menu selection. The food was delicious and on top of everything, the place was super clean. I will definitely be coming back! We order from here regularly by pick up and delivery and it's always great food. It's a guilty pleasure because they give you so much food and it can be a little spicy so be careful with adding salsas but everything is delicious. We're completely addicted and this is our go-to taco shop. Excellent food and a good price. Went and picked up breakfast burritos for my family a few days back, and the food was excellent! Glad they're literally right across the street, I'll def be back for more. Try the 3 Taco plate with spicy chicken...DELICIOUS!! The small intimate shop was clean, friendly, good seating and inexpensive. The speed of fast food without the residual guilt. If you're in the neighborhood you should give them a try !!!

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Restaurent name is: Taco Bell review: I come here quite frequently. The place is small, as you probably know, but overall the employees are friendly and helpful, and I've never had an error with my food. Impressive by any fast food standards considering how often I've come here.\n\nA shout out to Wayne the drive thru guy. Always friendly, precise, and on the ball. The guy deserves a raise, or a promotion. I love the old style Taco Bell look of this place!! Reminds me of being a kid for this is how they looked!! I find the service too e fast and I have never had my order messed up here at all The employees here always sound like they hate their jobs, and can never get my "no tomato" chalupa without tomato right. We ate here. We had tacos. They are 33% real meat, we knew that. Two people were full for $8 and we took one home. Stomach full, you can continue your day without incident. That is Taco Bell. This is an average everyday Taco Bell. The staff was nice. Questionable people were sitting outside so we sat inside. This is also a good munchies stop if that is your thing I have used Taco Bell for that in my lifetime. Who needs real meat? Full of hormones anyhow..... Customer service is top notch as far as Taco Bell goes. The manager here is awesome, and is always upbeat, energetic, and friendly.\n\nI haven't been disappointed at this location, which is why I keep going back. It's small and old, but they've kept it up well. The only bad thing is the lack of parking...but they can't really help that, I guess.\n\nHats off to the Manager of this location. Quiktrip could use someone like you.

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Restaurent name is: Saigon Thai Restaurant review: Only tried the pho, which I thought was average. It didn't automatically come with the usual basil, bean sprouts, chilli peppers, and lime, which I thought was weird. The waitress did ask if I wanted basil and sprouts when I ordered though. Portion was good, there were lots of noodles and meat in the bowl. Some other weird things I noticed is the hoisin sauce and hot sauce came in a dipping dish, which is fine, but I would rather mix my own (I like more Sriracha) and I had to ask for chopsticks. Don't think this place is really catered to the Asian crowd. Tried the regular pho. To be honest it was okay. A bit salty and the portion was mediocre. They used a skinny type of noodle which was different than other pho places. Place was great, service was excellent. Try the Coconut Milk Soup, came here twice in 2 days for it. Admittedly I am all about the service. I appreciate food, believe you and me and I return for scrumptious food but I won't return to poor service. That's why I am a regular here. The staff here smile. They are genuinely wanting you to enjoy your meal. They don't interrupt and balance our need for service with respect for our time to eat and socialize. The food is amazing. They know I am wheat free and are considerate of that when making recommendations - which I ask for because I have sampled much of the menu. The red curry - delicious and with enough heat to stimulate your tastebuds but not enough to ruin the flavour of your tea. The papaya salad - divine. The portions are formidable and they heat up well the next day. I also have enjoyed the basil chicken and many others and have yet to be disappointed. If you order something that is best served with rice you have a couple options and I personally like the coconut rice. The restaurant is not very big and it is not often too busy. I highly recommend visiting this little treasure and giving them a really great chance of success! I will add a picture next time. We have dined in as well as ordered for delivery on line. We have not been disappointed. I agree with another reviewer, really enjoy the coconut milk soup. The Pho is excellent as well, tasty broth and nice to have 3 sizes available for most. A great spot and very pleased to have discovered this gem. Great service, reasonable prices, very tasty dishes. Well done.

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Restaurent name is: Alessia's Ristorante Italiano review: This place is a hidden gem! Probably the best Italian restaurant in Arizona. I prefer this place over more expensive places like Maggiano's. The atmosphere is cozy and private all while keeping very reasonable prices and portion sizes. I bring every family member that visits to eat here and have never been disappointed. There were 5 of us eating dinner. The Salmon was cooked perfectly. The lasagna was flavorful will a light tomato sauce and chicken carbonara was simple but delicious. The cheese ravioli had a perfect balance between pasta and cheese. Again, the light tomato sauce is perfect in my opinion (it's not a heavy marinara sauce). \n\nThe restaurant is family owned and operated. The owner will likely visit your table and ensure your meal is satisfactory. \n\nIf you like Italian and enjoy a local neighborhood flair, this place should be at the top of your list. One of the servers, Scott, gave me a sampling of wines to start....they were almost enough for a glass together. They take their wines seriously, and the food is delicious. Though I had the prosciutto and pea risotto - which was light and very flavorful - the tastiest item was their ground sausage, it was the best italian sausage in our fair valley. If we go back (it might as well be in payson), i'll be sure to try a pasta dish with their bolognese. Our service was great and they have a vast selection, but both of us wouldn't order the same dishes (gnocchi and chicken parm) again. My pasta wasn't homemade and the tomato sauce it was in was so watery it splashed back in the bowl and all over the table cloth. Tiramisu was very good, wine was okay, tasted skunked. Would maybe try this place again, with different dishes but Zeppoli's is much closer and our go to. Well!!! This place was recommended by someone at work and since I\'m from the north valley I wanted a good Italian place other than riggys in the east valley...I must say, my coworker is going to hear about it\n\nFirst thing the place is in a so so place in Mesa. Right next to a "massage" place. Looks can be fooling so we thought we would give it a try. We came in and had to wait to be seated with many open seats inside. Opened the menu and wow...prices were very high!!! Ok the food must be good right? \n\nThe waiter perceived to tell us that their wait staff works as a team...very weird We didn\'t see the same waiter or waitress once....horrible idea for a establishment. \n\nThere was 4 of us and we ordered different things. We waited 1.5 hour for food. They told us they had a big party but that\'s not really an excuse. They didn\'t even offer to comp us an app. We didn\'t realize we would have over a hour wait for food. We had to waive a random busser or waiter down to get refills and or more bread....horrible. \n\nWhen the food came we were all starved. The risotto was under cooked and very mealy. The pasta was all supposed to be a scratch made...a total lie. Look at my other reviews. I get around the ARIZONA restaurant seen. The other 2 people we went with mention there food tasted of chef boy r d and spegettios. I tried and agreed. Really bad for 15+ bucks a plate \n\nOnce finished we just wanted to leave!!! We again had to waive down a random to get us our check. I felt so bad for recommending the place I picked up the bill. \n\nOne small tid bit or rather tall the urinal was way too tall. I\'m 6\'1 and had to get on my tippy toes to pee. For the other in my group it was just too much. \n\nI hate Olive Garden but it\'s better then this place!!\n\nAs with all my reviews, I hope the owners read there reviews and not just the good ones to try an improve. Perhaps I\'ll give them another try if I hear from them...

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Restaurent name is: Mr Chow review: Mr Chow was extremely delicious. I had the Chicken Satay with spring rolls for an appetizer and that alone gave my taste buds a satisfaction I've never had before. The Filet Mignon was extremely delicious as well. Best shrimp fried rice I've had. Everything was simple yet so delightful in taste I couldn't believe. The ambience was very intriguing as well almost like a private dinner. horrible. this place is a total joke. i read yelp reviews prior to going and thought there is no way this place could be compared to panda express. now that i've eaten there i can confidently say its actually worse. the atmosphere and crowd doesn't even justify the bad slow service and the super bland food. trust me as a vegas local who eats out all the time at the best restaurants in las vegas... skip this place. Mr chow was absolutely amazing. The service was spectacular and the food was out of this world. I am not sure why on yelp this restaurant averages 3 Stars. It is a 5 start restaurant without a doubt. We were seated and got our water order and had 3 employees come by before we got our water to make sure it was coming. Some might find this annoying but I love the consistency of making sure their customers are taken care of. Dj and Alex were our main servers and both were extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the night. We had reservations at 8 I believe and they said every night between 8-830pm the chef comes out and hand makes the noodles in front of the restaurant. It was such a neat experience. We will definitely continue dining as we return to Vegas. We spent ~$250 total. We got the glazed prawns, mr chow noodles, corn and crabmeat soup, drunken fish, lamb shank (YOU MUST GET THIS), shrimp fried rice, and string beans. ALL was great. If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change anything. First time I've ever left a restaurant... without trying the food! Came in without a reservation and we were promptly seated by the hostess.\n\nTables for 2 are very close to other tables for 2. Literally 15 inches between tables. Not very convenient or ideal.\n\nProblems:\n1) After sitting down, we waited for 10 min before anybody greeted us. After that wait, we were served water and the waiter handed us the menu.\n2) We then waited for an additional 15 min. I saw that the waiter took the order for a table that was seated after us and went to other tables to see how they were doing.\n\nRather than wait to see if he would ever come back to our table, we decided to leave. Told the manager about our experience who offered to take our order the but the damage had already been done.\n\nFor their pricing, you would expect better service but it was subpar to say the least. Will not be returning here! Oh, where to start? Food mediocre, service atrocious. \nAfter we were seated, we ordered bottled water, which came promptly. However, after hubby and son drank about half their glass, a water boy came over and refilled their glasses with tap water, without checking or making eye contact to see if it was what we had in our glasses. Apologized, but did not ask if we wanted new glasses of water.\nNext, we waited 10 minutes for menus. Once they came, we waited another 15 minutes before our server came back to take our order. We tried to make eye contact with ANYONE to call them over so we could order after 5 minutes, but they all seemed busy doing nothing but walk around looking busy! Finally, we ordered and asked twice in that time (at the beginning of ordering and the end of ordering) that we would like a drink menu. Right away was the response. 10 minutes later, we asked for a third time, and it was finally produced. Drinks came half way through first courses.\nFood came promptly once ordered, however our party of four felt it was tasteless except for very salty (if that is a taste). \nI stated at the start of ordering that I had an allergy and was VERY clear. Guess what? Not communicated to the kitchen or was ignored by the kitchen. I almost expect this from a restaurant in Chinatown, but not from Mr. Chow, where we have paid $$$. \nI ordered a lychee martini. It was good. That was about it.

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Restaurent name is: Mcalister's Deli review: Good service and reasonable prices for online ordering through the McAlisters app! I have used the app to order 3 or 4 times now. Usually the meal comes out to be under $10... a good deal for uptown lunch prices!\n\nWhen you order online you can select a time in advance to pick up. Their process is to check in with the person who will finish the check out (payment already made online). \n\nHave seen a few comments about not receiving plastic ware or napkins. But that hasn't happened to me so far. Download the app and give it a go! Got the southwest chicken sandwich and coleslaw. Once I got home and opened up the coleslaw, it smelled up my entire living room. Due to my ability to eat just about anything I thought I'd try it. I had to toss it out as it was unedible..... without a doubt The staff are always pleasant when I visit this location. I love to stop in for a sandwich (chicken salad is a favorite) and, of course, a slice of their delicious carrot cake. The cake makes me smile every time! I enjoy the food at Mcalister's as it is the same at each location, thus making it easy to get a favorite meal anywhere you go. No issues experienced but then I tend to visit before the lunch crowd. McAlister's Deli has now opened in Uptown Charlotte, in the old Sbarro's location. It has been opened for several weeks, but the line has been too long for me to check it out. However, yesterday, I was able to get away early and was there just before 11:30, just before the line started to grow.\n\nThe menu includes items similar to other McAlister's locations, however, the space is limited and the ordering process can be confusing, as there are multiple lines with very little space to see where you are supposed to go. This location has less than 10 tables and several stools along the wall, so prepare to get there early, if you would like to eat there, or know this is a Lunch To Go spot.\n\nI chose the 'You Pick Two', ordering a 1/2 Club and a cup of Tortilla Soup. The tortilla soup was good, but definitely lacked the kick that I like. As for the sandwich, a lot of meat and was very good, although the bread was a little stale.\nI am glad to see there is another sandwich spot in uptown, however, not sure how often I will be able to enjoy it, due to the lines, and honestly I think there are better spots in the area. Ordered a veggie with "fresh fruits" on the sides. Received two cold, dry pieces of bread with some super-scarce veggies inside. The sides? One would get fresher fruits in an airplane than what they gave me - some old frozen stock. \n\nAll this for $7-something. Need a reason why these guys shouldn\'t learn from Subway. \n\nOverpriced, bland & more packaging than the real stuff\'s value!

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Restaurent name is: Las Vegas Chinatown review: So this little shopping plaza is a hidden gem in the heart of Las Vegas. I am a total fan. I have never seen such fresh fish and meat before my entire life and they have the most random but awesome fruit selection you have ever seen. You'll find just about every ethnic appropriate food possible plus all the main staples of many other ethnicities.\n Prices are very similar to what you will find it an Albertson's or whole foods etc.\nIf you're in the area make sure you go, the staff are always very attentive and will answer any and all questions you have :-) Las Vegas Chinatown is unique. Driving is a better option than walking because the plazas are not too close to each other compared to other Chinatowns in the US.\n\nThere are several plazas there:\n- Chinatown Plaza: the most popular and probably the OG. It has 99 Ranch supermarket, ginseng store, reflexology, travel center and restaurants. \n- Pacific Asian Plaza: Shun Fat supermarket is the anchor of this plaza.\n- Great China Plaza.\n- The Center at Spring Mountain.\n- Tokyo Plaza: Raku and Monta are here since they are Japanese =P\n\nI go to Las Vegas Chinatown when I get tired of eating buffets. You can get Chinese, Malaysian, Filipino, Vietnamese and even Japanese foods @ Chinatown. Craving boba? Chinatown has Volcano Tea and #1 Boba Tea.\n\nToo bad they don't have slot machines here. It would be cool to eat dim sum while playing slot =P Las Vegas' Chinatown is definitely one of the cleanest major city Chinatowns I've ever seen. Seriously, this place makes San Francisco's Chinatown look like Afghanistan. The food is great, but definitely hit and miss. There are amazing gems to find, however, especially the further West you go. Noteworthy stops are Raku, Sweets Raku, Kabuto, Nakamura-Ya, Snowflake Shavery, Monta, Swish, and Tea Station. They also have a variety of massage places, again hit and miss as is the case with most Chinatowns. The Foot Spa by Raku is the best one. Overall, definitely worth getting off the Strip to check out and one of my favorite cultural places to explore with friends. Who would've known that Las Vegas Chinatown had its own check-in! I guess I never actually thought to check. Well they do and I don't feel bad that 'm just now doing a review on it because based on the lack of reviews it already has I don't think I'm the only one who didn't know! Our Chinatown in Las Vegas isn't the largest but it has pretty much everything you need. From food to a little mini mall and other miscellaneous things. If you've never experienced coming down here you should, just make sure you have sufficient auto insurance because this particular street has the most accidents... :-) It's more of a strip mall than a Chinatown. It's tiny and there's a bunch of shops which is nice.\nOverall it's quaint and small. There's a huge parking lot so that's not an issue. You can find everything here despite the size so overall it's good.

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Restaurent name is: La Fonda Mexican Foods review: Pretty much the same experience I've come to expect: the fundido was awesome. The service, not so much. This place is delicious and cheap!\n\nWe don't live in Tempe, so we don't get to come here often, but when we do it is a treat!\n\nWe always get the marylou (which is a quesadilla type appetizer) with a side of sour cream and share! It's plenty of food for a meal and it all comes out to less than $15!\n\nYea, the interior design isn't unique and the place isn't spotless...but it's been around for at least 10+ years! What can you expect from an old building?\n\nI'm just sayin'... if you're looking for some good, cheap and authentic Mexican food, La Fonda is where it is at. This is just another ehhh mexican food joint in tempe. I don't know what it is but I just cant seem to find a stellar Mexican food restaurant in tempe. This place wasn't horrible or anything, but It wasn't so great that I need to go back. Probably the best red chile burro I've had here in the Valley. \n\nEvery time I come here I either get the special with a red burro, rice and beans or I order a red burro enchilada style. The chile is spicy, the sauce is thick and the beef is cubed and not shredded. It's great.\n\nLa Fonda is an older joint. If I was ever not with my full family of five people, I'd probably enjoy sitting in one of those smaller booths. They're intimate while still crowded next to each other.\n\nOccasionally the waitresses are hit or miss. For the most part, they are courteous and speedy. \n\nI love the chips and salsa. I am a transplant from Tucson who now lives in Scottsdale. Since my move over 10 years ago, I have been trying to find a goto cheap Mexican food restaurant that I could depend on. La Fonda is it. For me, it's all about the enchilada sauce and La Fonda's is very good. The food is reasonably priced and easy for take out.

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Restaurent name is: Asia de Cuba review: I went here for my Sisters birthday a few months ago. I had been to the other location in LA, so I was familiar with the food.\n\nThe lobby and restaurant are decorated really neat- and has a very young and hip feel. I wasn't thrilled with our seating arrangement- we were sat at a very large round table and felt too far away from the other guests (there were about 8 of us). The food was great, drinks were yummy- I had a blue curacao martini that was so good!! Service was good, and the manager even stopped by to wish us well. Nice touch!\n\nI highly recommend this place if you want to celebrate a birthday or other occasion and looking for a fun and funky atmosphere. I love this Asia de Cuba as much as the one in New York. Equally as pretentious and magically delicious. They still have the all white theme going but there\'s an underlying rooster theme. There\'s a painting of a rooster on the back wall, a few large tiles with roosters and then the larger-than-life white egg on the patio. I sat back, relaxed and took it all in.\n\nIf you\'ve never had Asia de Cuba, it\'s Asian-Cuban cuisine and all dishes are meant to be shared family-style. Once you see the size of the portions, you\'ll understand why apps are $19-30, entrees are $35-70 and desserts are $13-15.\n\nMy friend started with one of the seasonal cocktails - pumpkin puree, dark rum and whipped cream. I passed but she liked it. We started with the Thai Beef Salad which was ginormous. The plate must have been 15" in diameter and the bottom was covered with slices of spicy beef carpaccio. A perfect combination of raw texture and flavor with a kick. The salad looked good but I only had a few bites - there were asian greens, bits of oranges, shredded coconut, slices of avocado and a hot and sour dressing. We finished the beef but could only get through half the salad. \n\nOur entree was eyes-roll-back-into-your-head good. We had the Miso Cured Butterfish. The fish was perfect - the sauce was sweet and the fish was smooth, buttery and light. The sides were deep fried peppers and cold edamame and black beans.\n\nWe couldn\'t leave without having dessert. Mexican donuts and a pot of English Breakfast tea. The Mexican donuts are a little larger than bite-sized rounds of donuts with powdered sugar and a toffee surprise in the middle. It also comes with a toffee sauce which you must smother the donuts in.\n\nI could get used to doing this for Thanksgiving dinner EVERY year. Vibe: Perhaps the ultimate see and be seen spot in Scottsdale. Located in the newly updated Mondrian in Scottsdale. The restaurant is all white and the employees are also in white. Hostesses sport white halter dresses as well. Somehow all-white in the desert doesn\'t come off as sexy as intended. The lighting is a tad on the bright side of the restaurant. On one wall of the restaurant is a huge photo-art of a rooster. The effect is kitchy, witty, and outrageous at the same time. The banquettes and booths are set low so everyone is able to check each other out. \n\nFood: As it was explained to us, the food was Cuban/Latin with Asian flavors and prepared with Asian techniques. 5 of us shared 2 appetizers, 3 main dishes, 2 sides, and 1 huge dessert. We started with the lobster potstickers and chicken skewers. The lobster potstickers were okay...for a $26 appetizer I expected the foodie angels to sing. (FYI, truly great lobster potstickers can be had at Roy\'s). The chicken was tender and flavorful and also thoroughly enjoyed the peanut sauce. \n\nFor the mains, we had crispy tofu, salmon, and roast pork. The portions are quite generous (although if you\'re paying $34 for pork and $24 for tofu, it better be). The pork was very fatty because it came from the pork belly and there was very little meat attached to the fat. The meat was very tender flavorful, but this cut should be specified in the menu as most US diners are accustomed to pork loin. \n\nWe were celebrating Miss C\'s birthday a little early and ordered the "Bay of Pigs" banana split sundae to share. It was huge and a lot of messy fun to eat together. \n\nDrink: The cocktails were $14 each ($2 more than the adjacent Skybar) so we shared a bottle of sake. The tiniest bottle of sake (375 ml) was $45! We each got a thimble-full and savored each drop. \n\nService: Considering it\'s a brand new operation, the service was good, although not seamless. We had to remind the waitstaff for water, etc. Also, they did not wipe down or clean the table between courses and by the end of the meal, the table was decorated with random sauce splotches and crumbs. For the prices they charge, I would also suggest changing the cutlery between courses. \n\nVerdict: Unapologetically pretentious. But good fun. Would definitely go once, but probably not twice. I thought that the food was EXCELLENT!!\n\nI'm not sure if I loved the decor. I felt... like I was in a futuristic hospital cafeteria... so that's where I'm deducting one point. \n\nLet's see....\n\nWe had the beef dumplings two ways- Not the best or most exciting thing, but they were good\n\nThe ahi tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes was AWESOME!!!\nThe half rack of lamb was AMAZING!!!\n\nFor dessert we had the cuban opera cake... that was just ok.\n\nThe service was top notch, and the server was constantly available and present without being obtrusive.\n\nI love this place. But the decor makes me not want to run back... just walk quickly. I have been to Asia de Cuba about three times. The first time was fantastic. I mean the food couldn't have been better. They had this fried rice that we all shared that was amazing however I think they have since changed and/or tweaked their menu. The second time I went was for my birthday dinner and the one dish I wanted, the bbq spare ribs were AWFUL! First they were cold, and next they were fatty. I was so disappointed. Of course they asked if they could get me something else, but you know when you really have taste for something and it turns out bad, you really don't want anything else. So yep, that was me. So much for a great BD dinner. The third time I went it was just ok. The food was not as good as the first time nor was it as bad as my BD, but it was alright. I stuck with chicken this go around as it was safe and I was sure they couldn't mess that up. Well although they didn't mess it up, it was a bit dry. However that yummy friend rice made the world of difference. I cannot remember what was in it but I swear it had avocado as one of the ingredients. Oh and the desserts were good and the drinks were great. \n\nSo all in all, its an ok place to go. Give it a try and judge for yourself. You just may run into someone famous! :)

asian fusion

Restaurent name is: Deemos American Grill review: Going down hill fast and signs of stopping! Sorry I have not reviewed this joint sooner. I have been going to Deemo's since they first opened at the Esplanade. The food and the service used to be fantastic! The Portabello mushroom burger was my fav! Now they can't get nothin right. \n\nThe last time I had the burger it was different they swear its the same meat and everything but my taste buds don't lie. This burger was awful, maybe even freezer burnt. The huge mushroom was the best part. \n\nI tried the Philly cheese recently and um I really to prefer to have meat on my sandwich! This was the sorriest Philly steak ever! Barely to bites of meat all bread and not good bread either! \n\nTheir crab cakes are awesome but the last time I got those they were under cooked and had bits of shell in them YUCK! \n\nToday I ordered eggs over medium and crisp bacon. I got eggs over easy and under cooked precooked bacon that was so thin you could see through! All this for 6.17! Plus tax! This is bad eggs and really bad bacon! YUCK!\n\nDon't bother dropping in here for the free app unless you go for the crab cakes and then leave. Just not what they used to be and it just keeps getting worse.\n\nAlso on a side bar the service has gone way down hill to. The servers are not very bright here at least the ones I have come across over the past couple years. Out of business, not surprising they have been going down hill for years. I'm always perplexed when the staff knows nothing about their on-line specials. This time it was the Yelp ad. Luckily it was quickly resolved by the bartender this time which was refreshing. \n\nThe place it's self is a pretty generic bar. I just had a few drinks along with the Crab Cakes which were actually pretty good. This was one of the most hilarious and hardcore ab working nights I've had in a really really really long time! \nThe bartender was awesome and kept the drinks coming... Sorry, can't comment on the food. \nI'll go back, just for the people watching! I met a friend here while we were waiting for out of towners who\'d never been to the Merc, so we wanted an easy to find neutral location. \n\nUnfortunately our wait extended to a solid 45 minutes. The first 30 of which we suffered by sitting at the bar, where an amplifier seemingly directed straight at our heads churned our brains into mincemeat with bad karaoke. \n\nActually most of the singers were not bad. But as it turns out, having "not bad" imitations of rock songs drilled into your skull at 3 billion decibels is still not fun. We eventually moved to the patio, where we could have a decent conversation. \n\nOur waitress was very friendly and prompt so I\'ll give them a second star for that. But bottom line: there is absolutely no reason, not one, I can think of for why you would voluntarily come here.

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Restaurent name is: Spero Ristorante review: A new gem in Newmarket! This is a new restaurant in an old location, and quite easy to ignore if you had been in some of the previous businesses that were located here. Completely redecorated giving it a lovely quiet ambiance, the food is wonderful and the service friendly and attentive. This is not just another Italian restaurant however, as you have the option to substitute gluten-free pasta for those have are Celiac or have gluten issues. That with the quality of food, and a nice selection of wines, all at an only slightly higher than normal price, makes this an excellent choice for a casual dinner with the family, or a special dinner for just you and that special somebody. My penne a la vodka was basically a soup of oil - I've never seen anything like that. I literally was squeezing the oil out of each penne noodle before putting it in my mouth. I had the same dish about a year earlier and it was much better so not sure if it was just an off night but it really turned me off of this place. And so my search continues for good penne a la vodka in Newmarket... Atmosphere is not worth the price. Owner and employees are rude and distasteful. Food came out cold and late. Chairs are unstable and you can hear the kitchen yelling at the waitstaff. Absolutely disappointed and disgusted. How did anyone give this place a good rating to begin with? Better off dining at A&W across the street! Last night in Newmarket, July 23, 2016, brought the inlaws, spouse and sister-in-law. The hotel concierge said she hadn\'t been there, so please report back. We arrived at 7:00 and were seated after approximately 5 minutes, nice atmosphere, but I did notice two large parties in the dining room. We ordered drinks and a bruesetta, the drinks were delivered and we ordered our dinner at 7:04. The bruesetta was delivered after a few minutes and while a littel heavy on the garlic, okay... At approximately 7:45, the waitress informed us that the larger parties had backed up the kitchen, and our dinners would be coming out in 5-10 minutes. By now the in-laws, in their 80\'s had just about had it. I asked the waitress to speak with the manager, she said she would. After another 15 minutes, the three meals were delivered and followed shortly by the two pizzas. The mother-in-laws pizza was cold, soggy and basically tasted terrible, the father-in-laws pizza was a little better, at least edible. My sister-in-laws goat cheese ravioli\'s were pretty good and the wifes penne with sauce could have been better if they had just opened a jar of Ragu. My dinner was spagetti with italian sausage, it tasted pretty good, but after an hour and a half wait, just about anything would have tasted good. As soon as I finished it, we requested the check, and along with the check came the manager, who said, "well, we prepare everything when ordered, and those two tables did back up the kitchen so nothing we could do about it." The worst part is, the waitress was very nice, but because of the terrible food, backup in the kitchen and the managers\' lack of judgement to say something like, "hey really sorry about the wait, the bruesetta\'s on the house or pick out one dessert," the tip was minimal. I told the concierge at the hotel, I would not recommend this restaruant and she was more empathetic than the restaruant manager. Should have checked Jeffery\'s review prior to picking this place. False advertising. Walked in well before 9pm on a Tuesday, despite being open till 10:00 the hostess/waitress had to check if the kitchen was still open. For real??? Apparently customer service is not a priority. The kitchen staff want to clean up early and get paid for the last hour despite not working. My brother and I stood waiting for a couple minutes and left. Even if we were seated, we feared sub-par quality and getting spit in our food. Maybe their food was good but I wouldn't know...based on this experience I will not be going back as a matter of principle.

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Restaurent name is: Casa Pescara review: C'est un restaurant familiale d'un \xc3\xa2ge d'or, pas de musique, atmosph\xc3\xa8re trop calme et vielle d\xc3\xa9coration du temps d'elcapone, un conseil c juste les p\xc3\xa2tes qui se mangent, n'essayez pas autre chose. \nMerci Terrible smell,Terrible food,Bad service waitress can't take orders in groups only goes one by one because they can not count.The owner is not flexible in accommodating clients with replacing a choice of food for people with allergies. I have to agree with the comment on service. The staff does not know what service with a smile is. There was one waitress last night who obviously did not want to be there. We went as a group and did not feel appreciated. Food is alright, but nothing special. There are many better restaurants in Montreal that deliver on the promise of service and exceptional food. This restaurant misses the mark on both. I used to love to go to this place. Nice veal dishes, excellent risotto. However, lately while food is still good, service is awful. Staff which has changed for the worse seems to hang around people they know and ignore everyone else. Too bad it used to be good Awesome family run restaurant. Go say hi to Elio and his son Sergio in the kitchen. Nice cosy atmosphere. They also do takeout.

italian

Restaurent name is: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant review: I love this place- sometimes I crave their house salad and zuppa soup so we go for date night. The wait can be long on a weekend night but here's a tip- eat at the bar! Usually there's room and no wait. If it's just you or two people, eating at the bar beats waiting in line for 20 minutes, especially when you are hungry. The space is huge- I've seen them fit 10-15 people groups in to a semi-private space. Really good prices and they always have specials going on. I usually bring home leftovers. You know, it's not like Olive Garden is the debbil or anything. What it does, it does pretty well. Like other chains, you know what you're getting, and it actually tastes really good. So, shoot me, I'll eat there for lunch or a casual dinner with the fam. Seriously, I'd go there for the breadsticks alone. Overall the experience wasn't bad. I get pretty much the same thing every time i come so I know what to expect. The zuppa was amazing as always. Along with the breadsticks. The salad had to much dressing on it. We got the spicy calamari, the jalape\xc3\xb1os were good but there was no flavor to the calamari. Also one of the kids got the wrong sauce on their pasta. We asked for meat sauce and she got alfredo. The server was nice however his English wasn't the greatest so it was difficult to understand him. Since I can occasionally manage to ruin boiling pasta (hey, I'm not a chef and I multi-task) sometimes we go out to fill up the kids on breadsticks (always a favorite) and salad that I adore. Some things are always good, (ahem soup salad and breadsticks). Kids meals are only $6.00. Although both my girls had chicken tenders with spaghetti somehow my one daughter had a few French fries stuck in her pasta, which she didn't seem to mind even though she generally hates her food to touch.\n\nI had stuffed ravioli which was good and the dinner portions are huge. I cannot imagine leaving here hungry or being able to eat dessert. Our service was impeccable and our waitress earned a good tip for checking on us frequently and even refilling a kid's cup before it was empty. The restrooms were clean, I appreciate the full rack of paper towels and garbage can near the door. They are automatic flush toilets, so if you have kids afraid of being sucked down the toilet be sure to cover the motion sensor like I have done for the past 11 years:D Arrived at 8:30PM on a Thursday, was pretty busy so we got stuck at a table by the kitchen (and two screaming kids). Why is there even a table there? \n\nWaitress was nice and attentive. I was surprised at the quality of service considering my previous Olive Garden experiences. \n\nI have a weakness for their salads, I can\'t deny the onions, sweet peppers and croutons. Tie me up and take aware my epicurean card, but I will never deny the salad. \n\nDrinks are syrupy sweet and overpriced, so no recommendation there. This visit I had the Tour of Italy which is fettuccine alfredo, chicken parmigiana and meat lasagna. Fettuccine was tv-dinner quality, Chicken was overbreaded, overseasoned and dry, Lasagna was actually good, I\'d eat another plate for sure. \n\nSuper fatty and delicious desserts. \n\nBest part of Olive Garden is people watching. Hilarious high school first dates and a healthy mix of beer-bellied family gatherings. Extra prize if you can spot someone who just exudes "I\'m too good for this place".

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Restaurent name is: Frankie's Italian Grille review: We went on Saturday night. Loved the bruschetta! The best we'd had in a while. The wine selection is a little over the top but everything else seemed reasonably priced. The meat sauce on their spaghetti with meatballs was pleasantly rustic and garlicky. The half chicken was huge but overall portions weren't ridiculous. If we hadn't been out all day and starving by the time we got there, we might have tried dessert. Our server was great too but we noticed another table with a different server wasn't getting appropriate attention. So they may still be working on adequate staff. Still, we would go back. They're worth the effort. When they work the kinks out this will become a regular joint. I\'m not completely positive, but I\'m pretty sure this place is named after Frankie "Blue Eyes" Sinatra. He\'s pictured throughout the place & I don\'t think it\'s a coincidence the place is called Frankie\'s.\n\nLocated in the Dilworth area of Charlotte, you\'re in the nice part of town so expect to pay a hefty price for dinner. I\'ve only been for dinner, so I can\'t comment on the lunch menu, but this place seems too upscale & nice to not be a date night retreat. I suppose if I had a well paying job I could swoon my girlfriend here more often, but for the food & price, I\'d just prefer this as a date night joint.\n\nThe food is quite tasty, so don\'t think I\'m not a fan of it. Being half Italian, spaghetti sauce flows through my veins, so any Italian restaurant lights up my radar. I\'ve had a couple of their dishes & they feed you a hearty meal that will soothe your hungry stomach. While not the best pasta dishes in the world, it\'s pretty good & there\'s a reason the place is always packed for dinner.\n\nIf you do date night here, they have an extensive wine & beer list so both you & the misses are happy. The service is absolutely extraordinary, or maybe we just had a really good waiter one time. I was there with my girlfriend\'s friend\'s bday dinner & the waiter crooned her much like Sinatra would with the Happy Birthday song. Yep, count me impressed.\n\nSo while Frankie\'s may not be a weekly dinner destination, if you\'re in the Dilworth area with your misses & craving Italian, then this place won\'t disappoint. You may even leave the place looking to download some Frank Sinatra when you get home. My fiance LOVES Italian food. I had just moved from Louisiana to NC I was tired of eating Olive Garden all the time, so he took me to Frankies. I really love this place! Its a beautiful scenery inside. We go here often but on special occasions. It takes me back, haha.\n\n I wouldn't recommend a first time visit on Valentines Day. If there were a two and a half star, I would have selected it.\nI went with a group of six .My friend happens to love Frank Sinatra and it was his b-day so we gave this place a shot.\nThe "italian dishes" our table ordered were lets say....not so Italian tasting. My b-day friend ordered the salmon and he enjoyed it .\n IMO this is a step up from a chain,thats it. Good atmosphere. and our server was enjoyable ( I\'m trying to stay positive here.) I met up with friends for a birthday gathering at Frankie's. It was my first time and, while I usually don't go out of my way for Italian, I was very impressed with Frankie's. I felt like I stepped back in time. The ambiance and decor seemed elegant from the 50s era, yet the friendliness of the server and the atmosphere was casual. \n\nThe menu contained everything you'd expect on an Italian restaurant menu and everything from the bread to the appetizer to the entree to the wine tasted delicious. Frankie's is definitely a place you can take friends and family to impress them, but not spend a fortune doing so.

italian

Restaurent name is: Furama Cake and Desserts Garden review: So not to long ago, I was frolicking around King street and I came across a furama -- great place. Food was delicious and man, you can\'t just beat the prices.\n\nBut then I went to Chinatown because it was Chinese New Year (like where else would I go, right?) and as I was once again on the quest for some delicious, AUTHENTIC, Asian cuisine, I peeked down Spadina Road and saw Furama.\n\nNow at first, I was about to call up the nice Chinese man from the furama on King street and tell him some Asians were ripping him off. Like, how dare he steal the authenticity and originality that comes with the name. But then I thought, "hey, no need to burst their boba bubbles (tapioca), gotta save it for the milk tea ya know"\n\nSo the outside wasn\'t as pleasing aesthetically, but you never judge a book by its cover. And let me tell you, this was a Toronto Star best seller. I had the teriyaki bun, and it tasted like It was fresh out of Japan. The outside was so crispy, which contested nicely with the succulence of the chicken inside. \n\nThen guess what ... it turns out both are run by the same big boss man, crazy! But yeah really good. Good but not as good as Mashion bakery. Also I remember this place as not being as hygienic as other bakeries.... Ie people not using tongs, coughing in open bins etc. Go down the street towards college for Mashion. To go place. Ice coffees are good.Make sure you got ur buns fresh, period.\nI love their sesame balls,and Grilled chicken buns.\nBetter for coming early in the morning,they may prepare stuff fresher z Used to come here for Chinese pastries when it was the only one in town.\nThey were good back then. Now, I can't tell the difference between Furama, Dingdong, Mashion.\nOnly difference is that Furama charges 3 times more for the same mediocre buns you can get from other places. I love coming to this bakery. The variety is vast and the price is low compared to the one in Financial district. The buns are baked on premise. Depending on when you go, it's fresh out of the oven.

chinese

Restaurent name is: Rockne's review: Visited here recently. I had a rocknes salad, my husband had a burger and my brother had a Asian fusion bowl. We all ordered water to drink. I got my salad all it was was chicken 2 tomatoes pita slices dressing on a bed of lettuce. Our waiter came back with a clear pitcher and refilled our drinks. I drank it, it tasted weird. I told my husband to ask about it. I went to the restroom.I got sick. The waiter said oh sorry i brought you soda water.i have a sufa allergy. Never again Soggy fries and uncooked tenders. Yuck! Won't be back. Don't drink their beers on tap either. Stay away. Far away. Very pleasant staff, although the taco salad was very blah! I also had the crock of black bean which was also just ok. This place is nothing to write home about that's for sure, for a chain restaurant I was definitely not impressed Service here is always excellent. They do a great jon hiring their servers. Food is good except their chicken fingers and they do not melt the cheese on their french onion soup which is a no, no for me. \nIts a nice family restaurant. Excellent menu choices. I will surely be back! I just have to say this was a bad experience tonight. There was a group of vulgar loud teens making everyone miserable. Finally some poor patron had enough and yelled at them to shut up, and they began to get even more vulgar and threatening. Only then did the manager approach the group and tell them to behave properly. That manager should have been on that much much sooner and it shouldnt have required a patron becoming so upset to finally spur her to action. Even their server could have intervened on behalf of her other guests. \nPitiful service and awful management on Valentines day 2014 at about 9pm.

american (traditional)

Restaurent name is: Yummy Yummy Dumplings review: The chicken had a funky taste. The fried dumplings were good. It's off to a corner of the street, kind of hard to tell.\n\nThe service was good, nothing really to complaint. The dumplings were good and cheap but not amazing. Also it took them awhile to make them, but that might because they do them by hand. \n\nThe pan fried dumplings didn't have that crispy skin like the other places I've been too, so that was a bit disappointing. Not much comment on service, I did take out, but I did have to ask for chopsticks but they gave all the sauces without asking. My partner in crime and I have been ardently loyal Dumpling King fans for the past two years, though we've noticed a slight but noticeable drop in quality, both concerning service and the dumplings themselves (the TV is always tuned to OMNI1, often on a Bollywood or Melissa DiMarco interview, with full control given to the sometimes smile-free staff; and the dumpling wrappers have gotten quite thick and floury - I'm still trying to find a correlation between the two). \n\nToday, following a Tuina massage, we turned the corner and popped into family-run Yummy Yummy. We left fully converted! Here are some noticeable differences:\n\n1) The food is delivered incredibly fast (may depend on how busy they are) and at precisely a temperature that you can confidently pop a full dumpling in your mouth and let the flavour burst outward. Frankly, it is a wonderful experience that Maynard's Fruit Gushers only wishes they could replicate.\n\n2) Speaking of flavour, the dumplings were phenomenal in this respect - we had the Shrimp & Chive, the Squid & Chive (both boiled), and the Melon & Tofu (steamed). Each was distinct and tasty. The squid was in no way too chewy, there was copious shrimp, and the chives were not overwhelmingly stringy - overall, these dumplings were scrumptious. We preferred the boiled for taking single bites (the internal soup makes the explosion extra-invigorating) while the steamed is better for taking in multiple bites. Use this information as you please! \n\nIn the past, we have also ordered the pan fried chive pockets, which were tasty. Obviously these are a little more filling and fried than the dumplings, so if you're looking for something more doughy, these are a good bet.\n\n3) The prices are comparable to the other neighbourhood dumpling joints. However, you can leave with a couple bags of frozen dumplings if you want to try and recreate the Yummy Yummy experience at home. They vary around 33 to 50 cents per dumpling.\n\n4) The last time we were here, the TV was also tuned to OMNI - I suppose it is the Chinatown dumpling-channel of choice. Today the TV was off entirely, which I think is a step in the right direction. They certainly were yummy!\n\nWe tried the northern salad (think that's what it's called?), beef pancakes and four different types of dumplings.\n\nI really enjoyed the selection here. A lot of unique options that you just can't find at Mothers or Dumpling house. They wrap each dumpling a little differently so everything looks especially homemade.\n\nMy fav dishes were the northern salad and the shrimp & pork fried dumplings. \n\nStaff was friendly. The place is in a somewhat hidden location which is great - no need to wait in line! Cosy booth type tables fit four. \n\nRidiculously cheap. 4 gorged on 6 dishes which cost $13 each included tax and tip. Bait and switch at this restaurant. We jumped on the groupon now deal stating that we were able to get $20 worth of dishes for $10. We made the trek out on a rainy December day to find this place (a hole in the wall off the beaten path).\n\nWhen we got there, we were told that we couldn\'t use the groupon because their "computer was broken." Not impressed...

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Restaurent name is: Filippo's Pizza & Italian Food review: Filippos in Monticello is by far the best one to choose from. The pizza, pasta, and salad is extremely fresh and delicious. The people and service is fantastic. We travel 25 mins and its far worth the drive. The pizza is ok, but nothing special. Not a particularly flavorful dough, not baked in a wood fire oven, and just standard toppings. The price was great, though. I'm surprised there aren't more reviews for Filippo's! The pizza is great, it by far beats any chain pizza joints. Produce is fresh, however they use canned mushrooms unfortunately. Fantastic service and owned by great people. Best authentic Italian restaurant in the area. 10/10 Filippos is a fantastic local pizza place. Easily the best within 25 miles in any direction, maybe further. Highly recommend the thick pizza, the sauce is unique and the best part, don't be afraid to ask for extra. A must eat if through the area!

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Restaurent name is: La Olmeca Restaurant review: Had their cabeza and asada burrito and it was delicious I liked that it was empty and they were really quick on the food :) had a GREAT experience After being stood up by my studio photographer for the LAST time (a very angry yelp review is brewing in my head as I type this) I was getting dehydrated and gouchy as I haven't had a bite to eat all day. \n\nWe decided to go to La Olmeca for lunch. This place used to be one my auntie's favorites, so I chose to give it a go... We entered a booth filled resturant that seemed frozen in the 80s or worse - the early 90s. Wood paneled walls, grimy pastel booths and chipped wooden tables can be looked over when the food is good... but the food just wasn't.\n\nI had had the taco salad and was very disappointed. It was just meh. Taco Bell does a better jobat this lunch time favorite than these guys do. My mom got the cheese omlet special. She wasn't complaining, but I would be if I saw the brown underbelly of her overcooked omlet. Her potatos were straight from a bag. BUT the salsa was good. \n\nOverall... skip this place. Even if you're in the area... a couple blocks south and you'll be at Poncho's... trust me you'll be waaay better off! I don't think I'll ever go back. BUYER BEWARE IF TRYING TO USE COUPONS HERE! They refuse to honor coupon from entertainment.com. Coupon reads: \n"Enjoy one complimentary MENU ITEM when a second MENU ITEM of equal or greater value is purchased or when dining alone - one MENU ITEM at 50% off the regular price - Up to $6 Maximum Discount."\n\nThey insist that you must buy 1 meal and the 2nd meal is 50% off (not free). They will not honor the dining alone option which is 50% off one item. I believe they are baiting and switching with anyone trying to use this entertainment.com coupon. Very snotty, indignant attitude also. Will never give them my business, as there are too many small mom and pop Mexican food operations that have great food and treat you very well. My experience at Olmeca has been positive every time I've gone. I actually get really amazing customer service every time I eat here. The dishes that I have tried have a been delicious. I believe the price for the quality of food is pretty fair. This restaurant is old school. The inside has not been remodeled in years and all furniture is out of date. Still I love eating here, especially breakfast! I would recommend the mole enchiladas or huevos rancheros because they are bomb.com tell your mom! I absolutely love this restaurant!! The owner are always so kind to me. I go in for their menudo and am never disappointed.

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Restaurent name is: Joseph Tambellini Restaurant review: Best dinner, atmosphere and service from Adam. Everyone was so nice made you feel like family. The food was to dye for- calamari, zucchini, veal, salmon and the homemade tiramisu was delicious. Only wish this restaurant was closer to my home in Chicago. Thanks Joey and Adam! I've been to Joseph Tambellini's restaurant twice - last winter and last week. My initial experience was great. My friend and i went, had great food (although I don't remember what I got) and the staff was great, etc. \n\nHowever, this past experience - was frustrating to say the least. I went with 2 other ladies for one of their birthdays. Please note - my frustrations have NOTHING to do with the food. It was amazing - the problem was the staff who took care of us. \n\nFirst problem - 1 of the ladies asked for butter for the bread brought to the table. No biggie - you would think. However it took 4 times of asking to get the butter - after our entree's came. \n\nSecond problem - honestly this was our big problem. Our waitress was in such a rush to get us out of there. The ladies were still drinking their coffee - she took their cups. She brought the bill, and we had it between 2 of us - away from her because 2 of us were paying together getting money situation - she reach in front of my face - as in her clothes were brushing my face - to grab it. WE WERE NOT READY. Then - the thing that frustrated me and I found disrespectful - she took the bill, and started counting our tip before we left - in front of us. We aren't shabby tippers - but really. Have a little class. She was a disorganized mess. Honestly, I will not forget her name and will probably ask to NOT be seated at her table if I go back. Just for the record - we were not taking our time. We had reservations at 6:15p and were out by 8p, but we had gifts for the birthday gal and they would have loved to have enjoyed their coffee. The gifts went unopened and the coffee disappeared before they drank half the cup.\n\nThird problem - I understand that this is in a house, so room is tight. I completely LOVE this set up. However, we were seated beside the bar, almost next to the main doorway near the bathrooms. We could barely move or hear each other because the wait staff was clanking bowls and trays around. One point they put a tray on a stand behind one of the other ladies so that if she backed up, she would have knocked a whole tray of entree's over. \n\nThe whole atmosphere at Tambellini's is interesting - sometimes bizarre - at least what I experienced on a Friday night. However, the food was superb. My mafalda Caprese was to die for. I was so upset the next morning when I realized I didn't put the leftovers in the fridge. Everyone truly enjoyed their food, other than feeling rushed. We went here for a big family dinner (17 of us) and we sat in the private dining room on the third floor. It could not have been better. The service was friendly and fast and the food was fantastic. We had some kids with us too and with the tv up there and the stereo that I could plug into, we keep kept the kids entertained with the Penguins game and we had great music for the adults. Highly recommend this place! My husband and I went to this Italian restaurant for my birthday. We were seated at a comfortable booth. The crab ball appetizer had A LOT of crab meat in it and was a good price. The signature meatball appetizer was generously portioned, and I liked the taste although I am not much of a meatball eater. We enjoyed the toppings, such as fruits and nuts, on our house salads. My husband liked his shrimp scampi entree. My chicken parmesan was a large size, and I liked the tender chicken with crispy breading. The chocolate lava dessert did not have a melted, fudgy center as the menu said, but I liked its ice cream topping, as well as the candle that they inserted for my birthday. I felt that the business valued me as a customer. Parking is free across the street if you get a parking pass from the business. I've done a lot of traveling the last few years, but Tambellini's is by far the best Italian restaurant I've been to!!! The experience starts with being greeted by Joe's wife Melissa or the other hostess. The eggplant Parmesan is always a favorite. I don't usually care for calamari, but the sesame calamari is delicious and we order it every time we go! And choosing a favorite entree is basically impossible! The butterscotch pound cake is to die for, as many others have mentioned. We will definitely be coming back again soon!

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Restaurent name is: Pho Hoan review: The chick below(amanda) just order the wrong item that's why it wasn't good. \n\nI'm Vietnamese and this place is good. The regular soup is good, pho dac biet (special), pho tai, etc. Sate which she order, isn't as great. That's why there's pho dau Bo across the street for that.\n\nAlso the Bo kho(beef stew) is good with pho noodles/egg noodles / baguette. Make sure you get extra lemon and a small bowl. Squeeze all the lemon into the bowl and add a lot of black pepper. Dip the beef in that awesome sauce you just made yourself! Had hair in my food. Waitress made an excuse instead of an apology. "Sometimes there\'s accident" she said.\n\nFood was good though so that\'s why there\'s still stars. And waitress is going to give me a \'deal\'.... Lol... For bad food. Lol.\n\nTerrible service mean waitress. I got the chicken with deep fried eggs broken rice.\n\nShould\'ve been really good food. Except for the hair. And the waitress. Did not enjoy my meal at all. I didn\'t see satay chicken pho on the menu but I saw satay beef so I asked if they had it. They said they did. When they brought over the pho they brought a small dish with "spicy" and told me to add it myself. The spicy sauce was not a sate sauce. I ended up adding too much and not being able to eat my meal. Will not go back. Do yourself a favor and go across the street to pho dau bo. Great place for pho. \n It is open until 10PM even on Sunday when most other places are closed. This is my favorite vietnamese restaurant in town! I've been to different places, but this place is always my to go to. Worth driving for. The food is the best! Lots of portions at a very reasonable price. Must try!

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Restaurent name is: Timbers - Cheyenne review: Went here on a Saturday evening. The place was pretty empty. Not a lot was going on. The decor resembled that of a dusty old cabin, and smelled of stale cigarette. No specials of any type going on. I immediately regretted coming in. The service was quick and polite. The food was reasonably priced...but HORRIBLE. The fish in the fish and chips was previously frozen. The meatballs on the meatball sub seemed previously frozen as well. Food was overall bland and tasteless. We will likely never return. Way too many other places to try. To be honest we only go there with the coupons. Their burgers and fish & chips are very good. My problem is twofold: \n1.) The service is often not great, They might ask if everything is alright several times & the disappear when you want the check. Also as seniors we , I don\'t like when they call us "guys".\n2.) The place is often VERY smokey. Last night we walked in and instantly turned around and left. The staff here sucks. They only cater to their regulars. I just moved close to here and was hoping to be one of their regulars. I hit a royal flush and they still treated me like crap and I didn't even get 1 drink comped. Bunch of assholes. Friendly staff, good music, the food was good, especially the green chile salsa. but... the Wif was very sloooooww... My husband and I had breakfast here this morning. The waitress named Christina was incredibly rude and hostile before we even ordered! She brought the wrong order, dropped the silverware every place and didn't apologize. This place is notorious for poor service. We won't be back. Needles to say, her tip was $0. If I could give negative stars I would.

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Restaurent name is: Fun Tacos review: always amazing food. Awesome service and a great atmosphere. Orders are out in a timely matter and the staff are respectful and helpful. Plus they has tones of amazing sweets to choose from! :D Best churros EVER. The filled ones are my favorite. You also can go wrong with a $5 breakfast burrito with chorizo and cheese. Great authentic Mexican cuisine unlike Lindo Michuacan. The best owners!! Tina Rocks!! Loved loved loved the churros with Nutella. I can't believe that I haven't heard of this place before. Will definitely go back to try their breakfast burritos, they look so delicious! My friend's have been wanting to try this place so I went here a couple days ago with my friend's. This place wasn't busy since we where the only customers at the restaurant. The owner had there daughter there. I wasn't sure if my friend's where too loud since she told them to be quiet twice, which my friend's are usually loud since they are guys. We took our orders to go. I order two Carne Asada Taco, which didn't meet my expectation. I felt like the tacos was to plain for my liking since there was not a lot going in my tacos. I just only saw just meat and onions it was spicy but I felt like there was something missing. My friends ordered Carne Asada, Steak Burrito, and Churros. When we got to my friend's house as everyone was eating I notice my friend was looking at what everyone ordered because his burrito was lacking some steak in it since he paid 6 bucks for the burrito.

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Restaurent name is: Raving Med review: Place is extremely dirty and the layout is backwards. The fresh cut fries were good but the chicken shawarma pita was nothing special, more then half of it went in the trash. Exhaust fans must not work b/c we went back to work smelling like food after being inside for less than 10 min. We arrived just after 6 on 5/22 to have dinner before a show at Playhouse Square and wound up having to go to another restaurant. They were out of pita and pita chips, no soup left, very disappointed. Maybe we'll give it another try at some future date, but if we go to a Mediterranean restaurant we don't want to eat the hummus with a spoon. Last evening I had the very best Pita Sandwich of my life at Raving Med. the best Hummus too! Raving Med is a new Mediterranean street food restaurant located in the Keith Building next to Playhouse Square. It is fantastic. Try it out!!! While the relatively drab decor and sparse signage may put off patrons seeking zest and verve in their lunch environs, those that can look past cosmetic concerns will find something truly noteworthy in Raving Med. The concept is build-your-own Mediterranean grub, with customers cramming in a narrow ordering area, and selecting victuals for their pita or bowl from an elegantly spiced gallimaufry below. The staff are ebullient if occasionally given to tarrying. The falafel is made to order and expertly crisped, with a slightly creamy and nourishing center (sans that bolus-inducing desert-dry heaviness of the grocery store variety). The pickled cauliflower, the beets, the hummus and baba, and most especially the tahini with spicy shug are uniformly outstanding. Perfectly portioned. Superbly priced. You\'re not likely to find such a well-textured, sweet/spicy, and totally tantalizing lunch for $7.75 anywhere else downtown. If there are complaints to be had they would center on the non-compostable containers and surfeit of plastic silverware (and the odd red takeout bags--"did I order falafel?" one befuddled diner asked, "or some sort of biohazard material?"). There is a beautiful simplicity here bordering on the sublime. The Romantic. One could see Wordsworth munching his bowl on the edge of a burbling brook, or Blake painting the pickled beets with broad crazed strokes and jagged haloes. If only they\'d go a bit more Green, that vision could become a reality. In Playhouse Square, did Raving Med a perfect lunch decree... Tried this the other day before they were officially open (they open Monday 6/20 FYI) The staff and owner were really friendly and I think they will only get better as they have more practice. I took the suggestions of the staff and had the falafel pita. I had Israeli salad and pickled cabbage with tzatziki sauce. They fry the falafel fresh as your order and serve them in a homemade pita. \nI also got the mint lemonade which was sweet and fantastic! Really awesome drink for a summer day!\nI think this restaurant has a great future and I can't wait to go back for more! I would totally recommend it to students and theatre goers alike. Great location, good service and delicious food!

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Restaurent name is: Lucky Dice Restaurant review: Used to be good \n\nWhen it was owned by nick and family\n\nTried it a few more times the bfast bacon eggs etc with the potatoes used to be great , not the same ! Too bad. Won't see me there anymore. \n\nIt was a dive to begin with but good enough for a quick meal..because of the area lakeshore.\n\nNeed to Gentrifie! ! Clean up crack heads and drunks ...\n\nIf this happens it will take long time.\n\nIt's been Up and coming to new owners and for real estate in this area for years. ..That's what they tell you.... This greasy spoon hits the spot. Although a bit intimidating from the street due to some of the sketchy people hovering around, its staff is super nice and even the cook says hello. The food was good, particularly the pancakes. Bring your own real maple syrup as the fake stuff they serve does not belong on those delicious pancakes. This is truly awesome for what it\'s meant to be. It\'s the same kinda diner a lot of people grew up with, and has been forever (versus the places trying to look that way all nostalgic like... Which is also great sometimes). \n\nAwesome hash browns, big portions, simple old school menu, pretty impressive looking back bacon, and truly lovely staff. Family run vibe for sure. \n\nWe\'ll be back a ton, to try and achieve \'regular\' status - felt like a ton of people knew one and other in there. And no idea where people are getting the whole "sketchy area" thing; this neighbourhood is like any other in Toronto with everything from apartments to million dollar houses, but a super friendly atmosphere. Maybe if you\'re from Baby Point or Rosedale, this isn\'t really your scene :) I typically really like greasy spoons. The type with personality - this isn't one of them. The restaurant was empty and our waitress could be seen in only the background and didn't come around to see if we needed anything after she brought our food. We had to go to the waiting station several times to collect what we needed. This didn't seem to be an issue with the staff. The food was unbearably salty. Looks like some newer restaurants have popped and this place was trying to cash in. This place has been around for a long time and it appeared to have recently been updated with a fresh coat of paint and the seats were reupholstered. To sum up - it was expensive for what we got.... or didn't get. We rolled the dice and lost. gross food served in a dirty place. Lots of sketchy people. Service was not great either. Definitely won't be back.

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Restaurent name is: Los 4 Amigos review: We love this place. Discovered it a few months ago and we go at least twice a month. Everything is great, the food, the service, can't say enough about it. Great food.\nTheir menu reminds me of Si Senor (in fact we ordered the same dishes we normally get a Si Senor, and really they were nearly identical), but their service is just great. Glasses never went empty and everyone we had any contact with was friendly and polite. We just loved this place, and we will be back. A few weeks ago we wanted to check out this fairly New Mexican restaurant! Easy to find and located on the Brunswick strongsville boarder. The food was good but did not stand out from any other Mexican food I have had. The service was quick but we waited 20 minutes after we were finished for our checks. I wouldn't come out of my way to come back here but if I was nearby I may give it a second thought. Really good food. Fantastic service. Good prices and close to home. I have a big family (6) and they have giant booths so we could all sit together. I like that. I look forward to returning. Found this place by accident llast week, so I decided to give it a try. Food was very good, service was friendly and quick. A nice surprise at the end of the meal was when my sever brought out a small dessert plate, unprompted. It's the little things like this that get my attention.\n\nI give it four stars instead of five because the salsa was a bit watery, (which diminished the taste), and the rice was a little bland for me. But these are minor - I *will* be returning with friends.

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Restaurent name is: Taqueria Junction review: TJ's in Olmsted Falls isn't the best place I've ever eaten, but don't get me wrong, the food was outstanding. Yeah, you gotta pay for the chips and salsa, but with the amount of food you get with your entree, you won't even need them. To the reviewer who complained about unfriendly service, you must have been there on an off day. Go sit and the bar and ask for Animal, and I guarantee you'll experience some of the best service you'll ever see. I had the carnitas empanadas. Three huge servings I could barely finish. All made in house, and made by guys who know what they're doing. Don't be afraid to try something new because their house made chorizo is amazing. I, personally, am a trained chef so I judge food harshly, and I was not disappointed at all. Try it. Ask for Animal. This is one of my favorite hidden gems. Kind of off the beaten path but so amazing. For whatever reason it always seems to be raining when we go. And we park across the street and have to run in the rain to the restaurant.... which for whatever reason adds to the whole experience. Their chimichanga and massive burrito are the go to's. Try this place out, you will be happy you did. We have been coming here for a few years. We order the same thing every time. The new owner says it now takes too long to make the item, but make it for us this time. The menu states there is a $1 up charge for the order, but upon placing the order with the server, the owner came to the table and stated it would now be a $2 charge for the same exact item we have been ordering from day one. We will not be returning. I live on Ohio city but I will drive here for three reasons : 1. Atmosphere. 2. Service. 3. The FOOD. \n\nI'm a semi regular at this gem of a restaurant. \n\nThis is just what Olmsted falls needs. A FUN, non-chain, laid back but energetic spot to get together and have a great time. The atmosphere is welcoming and bright. \n\nThe service is dynamite. All of the servers are fantastic and accommodating. There's never an empty glass or a wait for what you need. They're fast, friendly and treat you like you're royalty. . \n\nAt this point I think I've tried everything on the menu, and the me I never disappoints. The food is fresh. With a special kind of care that goes into every plate that you can see & you can taste. \n\nLOVE THIS PLACE. bravo Katie Ellis (owner). We have been coming here for a couple years and we truly love this place! The coconut margaritas hit the spot everytime and my family loves the queso and chips. The service is perfect and love the atmosphere. You need to check this place out!

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Restaurent name is: Toyo Japanese Steak House review: This place was amazing the food was great and the chef very entertaining. The wait staff were very polite and extremely efficient. I strongly suggest this place to anyone. OMG! Am just coming back from this place that still knows how to run the show, 30 years later! I had not been since I was a kid and we had as much fun!\n\nPortions are a little too big to my taste but support the pricing.\n\nExcellent in its simplicity.\n\nArigato \n\xe6\x9c\x89\xe9\x9b\xa3\xe3\x81\x86/\xe6\x9c\x89\xe3\x82\x8a\xe9\x9b\xa3\xe3\x81\x86\n\n---\n\nOMG! Je reviens de cet endroit qui, apr\xc3\xa8s 30 ans, savent toujours autant nous amuser. Je n'y \xc3\xa9tai spas retourn\xc3\xa9e depuis jeune fille et ai eu autant de plaisir.\n\nLes portions sont un peu grosses \xc3\xa0 mon go\xc3\xbbt mais vont de pair avec le prix.\n\nExcellent dans toute sa simplicit\xc3\xa9.\n\nArigato \n\xe6\x9c\x89\xe9\x9b\xa3\xe3\x81\x86/\xe6\x9c\x89\xe3\x82\x8a\xe9\x9b\xa3\xe3\x81\x86 Great place. \n\nWhile shopping with my wife and daughter in Laval we decided to look for a cool place for supper. So we hit Yelp. My wife suggested a Japanese Steak House and to our surprise Toyota was not far away. \n\nI have been to a number of these grills. My wife had been to one in Detroit many years ago. And this was a first time adventure for my daughter. \n\nSo to sum it up: Great place!!\n\nThe show was not as flashy as some other Japanese Grills. I actually prefer this. \n\nThe food was GREAT. \n\nThe onion soup is fantastic. Much better than the norm. Yummy!\n\nMy daughter had the chicken and stake. My wife had the fillet mignon. I had the fillet mignon and jumbo shrimp. It was all AMAZING. \n\nWe tasted each other's food. It was all great. \n\nThis is a busy place though so either get there early (like we did) or make a reservation. \n\nSo give this place a try. I can't wait to go back. I'll have to include my son on our next visit. \n\nHigh praises. Food was ok. Tapenaki chef was ok but what is up with the chef and the servers being rude and mocking the customers. I remember this place when I was young when there was humour in the experience but not at the expense of the paying customers. They were making fun of Quebec food like we all eat hot dogs and poutine...the chef made fun of my friend for ordering her meat well done not realizing she is pregnant. The server was so rude I had to tell her to keep her attitude in check if she wanted to live through her shift without a chopstick flying into her eye by accident...wtf! Who is paying here for a meal and an experience...if I wanted to go to just for laughs nasty show I would but this was a birthday dinner...anyways not going back. Not worth the money and clothes smells like food. I had previously visited the Toyo location downtown and had certain expectations before walking in. The male staff members were cheerful and helpful, however the female staff's efforts were lacking. I suppose we require more alcohol then they are used to serving because we had to flag them down on multiple occasions for more drinks / bottles of wine. The menu options were a little limited but the food itself was delicious and served with the talent of putting on a show. Although the food and show were great, the waitresses needed to pay a little more attention to ensuring all guest needs are met. It is still a great night, just could have gone a little smoother.

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Restaurent name is: La Carnita review: Good tacos and the Mexican corn is really good. Ended with the churros which is never a bad idea. Got a good spot and service was good as well. Terrible service. Not accommodating to certain dietary requests. Bad attitude of certain servers. This is really a 2.5...\nService okay\nKale salad okay \nPollo fritto... spicy, cold and lacked any specific flavour. Not sweet, salty, savoury or rich.. \nthe tortilla was cold and the chicken wasn't much warmer. \n\nI liked the interior design and vibes were cool. Seemed like the focus was more on bar drinks. \nWon't be coming back... for I want to really enjoy the food and atmosphere! Came in at 2:30pm on a Sunday. Service was terrible. Door was meh. Tacos weren't hot. Corn had okay flavoring. I got the chorizo and carne asada tacos, both has excess liquids and not enough flavoring. I came solo, and sat at the bar. If you\'re into Mexican cuisine I would definitely suggest coming here and trying out LA CARNITA. \nThe music selection they had playing the night I went, was on point and the Caesar\'s were going down like water. Nothing special about them though, just your plain old regular cocktail.\nNow to the food!!! I started off with the Scallop Ceviche which was served with fried plantain (banana). This appetizer was absolutely AMAZING!!! The Scallops were tender and the avocado and sunflower seeds added a nice texture to the Ceviche. My friend and I also shared the Mexican street corn, BOMB.COM!!!!! Never have I ever had corn on the cob like this; the mix of flavors after every bite of this is like a a CRAZYYYYY party in your mouth!! I would definitely come back juat for the corn.\nThan I had two of there "In Cod we Trust" tacos. The tacos are straight up AWESOME. The piece of fish in the taco was a very generous size and the coleslaw o top was tangy and really went well with the fish.\nThis is my second time coming to LA Carnita, first time here at the John St. Location. I would suggest going to there College St. location as I believe there food there is done a little bit better.\nCHEERS!!

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Restaurent name is: Takumi Sushi Restaurant review: My favourite sushi place in Toronto thus far. Adorable, sweet servers, yummy green tea to sip while you wait, and reasonably priced.\nThis is the one I always return to.\nThey deliver as well, if I read the menu correctly.. Not sure what everyone is talking about. When I went the service was impeccable, although they did forget an item. (However we didn't write it down and simply asked the waitress to get us it) since we went for all you can eat. However, for around $7 you can get 16 pieces + some other things without all you can each which is great. The food was pretty good. The shrimp tempura needs a bit more flavour. I'd come here again. We actually didn't finish much of the all you can eat(ordered too much) and took it out. Like any place, they charge for the extra bits left, and surprisingly, it was extremely cheap. Overall the food, service is great, and worth the prices. Takumi, takumi, takumi.\n\nI came here yesterday for the 2nd time because I was in the area, super hungover and dying for some grub. \n\n\nSushi is my hangover food okay?\n\nWe had the Lunch AYCE - 13.99 (a bit pricey, since in the 'hill its about 11.99 with waaaaaaaaaay more variey...ahem HOCKEY...aherm)\n\n\nThe service is excellent, which is nice. A lot of times when you go to AYCE Sushi places, the service sucks. But here, it was one lady running all of the tables (There were about 12 tables and 8 booths...the booths were too small for me and my friend so we opted for a table)\n\nWe ordered:\n\n1. Salads - Wakame and Avocado Tomato Salad. - The wakame was your standard, I think that all these AYCE places just get this pre-packaged. The Avocado and Tomato salad was great! Thick slices of Avocado covered in sesame. The tomatoes were almost non-existant. \n\n2. Apps- Spicy Chicken, Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Japanese Pancake. Everything was nothing spectacular, except the Spicy Chicken. It was like crack. We couldnt scarf it down fast enough!!\n\n3. Rolls - We ordered too many, but they were okay. We got the Beef Teriyaki, the Chicken Teriyaki, The Philly, The Rock N Roll, The Dynamite nad the Red Dragon. \n\nThe salmon on top of the Red Dragon didnt taste that fresh...it wasn't no hockey sushi thats for sure.\n\n4. Udon - Shrimp Tempura with A bowl of Udon Soup....all i could taste was over salted seaweed...We couldn't eat it.\n\nSince we had about 20 pieces of sushi left, we asked them to pack it up. Wasnt too bad, she only charged us 4 dollaz.\n\nSad-ness List.\n\n1. NO SHRIMP TEMPURA ON THE MENU. WTF?!?!?!?\n2. Desert was only mango/green tea/ red bean. My friend was sad because he wanted chocolate.\n3. WHERE THE HELL IS THE FREAKING SHRIMP TEMPURA?!?!?\n4. I really can't get over the fact that there was no shrimp tempz.\n\n\nI probs will come back hungover one day, as it's right next to my friend's place.. Horrible service and average, mediocre Toronto sushi. I got the all you can eat for lunch and got the Boston roll, which is supposed to contain shrimp, salmon, avocado and cucumber. That is what their menu says. I guess to save costs they just made it with cucumber and shrimp. I sent that boring roll back, and the waitress seemed shocked. lol. No one came to check up on me, or offer more tea or water. I had to flag the server down, who was busy having a conversation at the back of the restaurant, and go to the front to pay since she never brought me the bill. Debit machine didn't work either so I had to go to a bank to take out cash. Very inconvenient. I will not return. Very rarely do I not tip but in this case I did not. I was hesitant about the third star, but decided it was earned through the cheap prices and specials that this place has. Plus, service when dining is quick.\n\nOverall food is average, nothing amazing but you'll have your sushi cravings temporarily satiated. I have ordered take out numerous times from here (they prepared the orders quite quickly) and have also dined in for their AYCE lunch special, which is about $12.99/person but it does not include any sashimi. \n\nI would come back here again to get a temporary sashimi fix, and with the prices they have, not much to complain about as long as your sushi connoisseur hat is left at home!

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Restaurent name is: CC Lounge & Whisky Bar review: Whiskey lover's dream! Lots of options, at various price points. \n\nThe food was pretty good. But let me tell you... the brussels sprouts will change your life. It's frekain' amazing. Doesn't matter if you are a carnivore, or hate brussels sprouts...you will love these. Just a note... just because it's vegetable, I promise you it's not at all healthy. ;)\n\nSprouts aside - a great spot to catch a drink with friends or even spend a Saturday night! The bartenders and servers are knowledgeable and very accommodating. The pre-set whiskey flights are great if you are new to Whiskey, or an enthusiast looking for variety. Everything was perfect .I chose this place to surprise my husband for his birthday as his favourite drink is Whiskey.He really enjoyed it.\nWe also had a tour of the tounel and it was so interesting.Thanks to Johnson that made us so happy by lightning candles on our desert for my husbands birthday. Nice venue and great atmosphere. Must try the burger, it's taste like a gourmet version of the Big Mac. The steak beef tar tar is another great item. This is my favorite place in Toronto , the food is perfect and the staff are amazing . I would highly recommend this place for having quality time in Toronto . My sincere recommendation would be to AVOID THIS PLACE if you're looking to let your hair down after a long day at work and to kick start the weekend. \n\nMe and my friends were there on a Friday night (Oct 26) celebrating a birthday. After taking a few pictures on my phone, I put it down on the table near the cage to take some pics on my friend's phone. My phone was gone when I turned around. I knew it was stolen because it was abruptly switched off when we tried calling.\n\nThe bouncer and the server couldn't care less about the theft that had happened on their watch. The server told me they'd contact me in case they found my phone by the end of the night. Since then, I have been following up regularly to see if they have any camera footage (because I know the exact place and time when this happened), but the manager who has access to the tapes hasn't been available for the last two weeks.\n\nIf you are like me and want to really relax without a care on a Friday night, this place is not worth it.

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Restaurent name is: Edo Japon review: Doesn't taste like fast food, the food is delicious and very fresh and the boeuf yakissoba is amazing! Love the #6 chicken yakisoba noodles. It still taste fresh, good, and healthy for fast food. I love cabbage in my stir fry. They also have chicken curry. I like the fact that they have a rice, noodle, and soup option. We love to come to the food court and mainly eat here. There is free wifi here as well. Cafeteria style too, if you love to people watch. This is also underground/below the mall. Corners at St Catherine/McGill. Good food here overall. One of the best restaurants in this food court for sure. I got the chicken teriyaki plate which came with rice, chicken and some vegetables. The woman at the cash was really nice and helpful and she even told me McGill and Concordia students get a free drink with their meal if they show their school ID which was a great surprise. The food is made to order, the chefs are quick and efficient and you can really tell the difference because it tastes fresh. Overall good service and good food in this food court spot. I like cook to order food as opposed to scooping it from a chafing dish! I've tried their rice and yakisoba bento meals and both are excellent. \n\nThey give you equal amounts veggies and meat. I usually order my bento with the gyoza and California roll. Both are very good. \n\nA great economical option for meals! I normally love Edo, but this one just wasn't as good. The vegetables didn't look fresh and the meat was left bubbling in a metal container on the hot plate. \nThe sauce was also sweeter than I am used to. \nDisappointing.

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Restaurent name is: Rossini Restaurant review: For a fine dining experience without the price tag, go to Rossini's on Avenue Road. \n\nWe were in the mood for Italian and we didn't want to drive for miles so I suggested Rossini's. In high school, I would eat here often with the family... back in the day Pasquale and his wife would be in the restaurant greeting diners. For the last five years, though, it has been run by a new owner as Pasquale and his wife have decided to since retire.\n\nIn spite of its address, there is free parking for all patrons. We dropped in sans reservation and were quickly seated to a table. New (well, relatively speaking) owner, but the food is still awesome.\n\nFor starters, we ordered the bruschetta and fried calamari... both are amazing. The bread used for the bruschetta is toasted, but still soft at the same time. Their fried calamari is so tasty and they use new oil for each batch hence the light color of the calamari rings.\n\nI ordered the fettuccine Alfredo and dining companion ordered the lasagna. We tried each others pasta and were both thoroughly impressed.\n\nTo end the meal, we ordered the crepe with ice cream and the creme caramel. We weren't too impressed ... compared to other restaurants, their desserts don't measure up.\n\nDefinitely come here for the food, just skip dessert.\n\nYay, I'm a fan. I have been coming to this restaurant since the 80's. The food is outstanding. We love the escargot, gnocchi and rigatoni a la vodka. The staff are very friendly and the service is great... My kids love the attention that they get when we dine here... First time trying this restaurant for Mother's Day lunch. \n\nThis restaurant is a hidden gem, its located the second floor and I was pleasantly surprised by the attentiveness and friendliness of our server.\n\nFood was surprisingly tasty! I ordered the Squash and Scallop Risotto - it was delicious and not overwhelming in flavour. It tasted fresh and cooked just right. My parents shared the Surf and Turf, the steak was cooked to their liking and had no complaints. The rest of my family enjoyed their meal as well, the server was accommodating with my niece who is 7 years old. The server said he would be able to accommodate her with whatever she would like on the menu in a smaller portion, which was very kind. At the end of our meal, we ordered the crepes with gelato to share - we were all very full as Italian food for lunch can be quite filling. The server was so nice, he split the crepes into 6 pieces so we could all share.\n\nOverall, food was quite good; there is a decent selection of drinks including cocktails, beer and wine as well. The atmosphere was classy but not too formal. It was a nice experience and I would recommend this place. You can also make reservations on OpenTable which makes it a lot easier as well - there is free parking available at the back of the restaurant otherwise there is paid street parking as well.\n\nThank you Rossini for making our Mother's Day lunch a wonderful experience. I had a chance to visit this place for my friends wedding. Food is average, nothing special but portions were a little bit smaller than I expected, I assume most of italian restaurants are like that. Free parking is available for customers. If you park on the street make sure you are not late otherwise you'll get a tixket. I have a feeling that enforcement is around the corner most of the time. This restaurant has very good pizza. Yes there are many items on the menu but the pizza here is very good. The decor is old school and the service is great.

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Restaurent name is: Whataburger review: Pick another Whataburger! I paid over $5 for a Whatachicken with cheese and got home to find two pieces of burnt buns, a dry piece of old chicken, AND THAT WAS IT!!!!! NEVER COMING HERE AGAIN Poor poor service. The Drive Thru lady Vanessa was a total bitch. That Lengthy kid Nick Made my fries wet, and unsalted \n\nWhoever made the burger did a piss pour job. Sauce smothered everywhere and the bun tasted like sweaty hands do these animals not use gloves? So Unsanitary. \n\nI tried going in and asking for a new burger and fries but i has to stand at the front counter for 15 minutes and This ill-looking lady named Jeannie waddles out of some room in the kitchen and asks me something but i'm not sure what she said because she talks at the level of a chipmunk! After i explained my situation, Jeannie goes back to the kitchen. She tells the staff about my complaint and for the next 5 minutes as they remake my burger, they all give me dirty looks like i'm the one who made the shitty food. Ugh such assholes! Will not be returning. \n\n-Wanda It really sucks to have to pay for Jalape\xc3\xb1o Ranch and then they don't put it in the bag even when you ask for a second time at the window. Plus food today was very cold. Very dissatisfied with today's food all around and usually place is pretty good. Step your game up Wataburger Goodyear! As had been a custom for years in Texas, we went last night for a milkshakes. As is expected, the chocolate was thick, mixed to the bottom and slightly too chocolaty. After suffering lame and incomplete attempts at shakes in CA restaurants, it's really nice to be within reach of a solid shake maker. The only thing we missed, was a warm apple pie. :) Great burger joint.food lives up to the 50s traditional feel. Clean environment and great service. I especially like their onion rings.

american (traditional)

Restaurent name is: O2 Sushi review: This place is so cool! My mother & I enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere & were amused by the conveyor belts. The sushi was delicious & so was their green tea served hot, I enjoyed the music as much as I enjoyed the delicious sushi. Service was great & the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We were so excited to try this place out because we love getting sushi, especially revolving sushi, as a family. Staff was friendly. Place is clean and nice. Sadly the food was just ok. Sushi was room temperature. The egg rolls were cold. The kids chicken teriyaki we ordered from the kitchen right when we sat down arrived 20 minutes after we were all done eating. A crab roll we ordered (was not on the belt) took a very long time to arrive as well. Overall a very disappointing experience. Hopefully the food and service improve as they get up and running, but I'm unsure we'll be back. My new favorite sushi place! It was fun to have the train filled with different rolls and there are several different types I want to try the next time I go. I had my usual sashimi plate and a rainbow roll. All was delicious. My 9 year old son loved it as well. Watching the train kept him at the table. He had potstickers, egg rolls, udon soup, and a mango creamy soda. He loved his meal too. The service was awesome as well. I highly recommend trying O2 Sushi. Delicious!! I've never been to a conveyor belt type sushi place but this was a perfect way to experience a lot of different types of sushi without breaking the bank. Great quality seafood and everything was very fresh. We are not huge sushi eaters but decided to experiment with this new location close to home. \n\nsushi was fresh and tasty... Had miso soup and shrimp tempura for appetizer. girlfriend ordered cook teriyaki chicken which was yummy. \nManager gave us free samples of other appetizers and taught us how to use chopsticks... lol\nWill definitely return again

japanese

Restaurent name is: Pho 88 review: This is a really busy place during weekday lunch hours and they only have 2-3 people working. If I needed someone I walked up to the guy instead of waiting for them to come to us. My friend actually accidentally bit into the green chili pepper and I ran up to a server to rush order a mango smoothie and it came in less than a minute! So thank you for their quick accommodation. I'm giving a three star because I didn't like my vermicelli meal it was really al dent\xc3\xa9 which is not how I want to eat it! They do have fresh pho noodles so if I try that next time I'll probably have a better rating as most places don't offer fresh noodles. The decor is very nice and furniture has a modern pho feel. I've been to this place a few times and the food has been decent. I prefer their satay soup base over many of the other pho restaurants. However over the last few visits, I've notice the quality on the decline and I've never been a fan of the seating. Hardwood benches don't give you an inviting feel to the place. Decent food but bad service. Waiters didn't come for a long time and got several orders wrong causing us to have to explain why we didn't order x or y. Overall a very frustrating experience. Pho 88 is fine. Their ambience is above average, but when they're busy, it can be pretty noisy. The food is good, if a little inconsistent (dishes change depending on which day we order them). But mostly we go because it's close and decent, rather than because it's the best vietnamese place in town.\n\nWe go about once a month, so it's certainly good enough to go, and go regularly, just don't expect to be blown away. Came here for a quick dinner after work. There's definitely other Pho places with better price/portion.\n\nI got the beef and tripe pho. Surprisingly there were decent amount of beef, but there was that smell you get from using cheap beef (which is expected for most pho places, but the smell was pretty strong here for me). \n\nOverall the taste was ok, nothing terrible or amazing. Just the smell brought this down a lot for me. \n\nThey do take credit card though so that's a plus

thai

Restaurent name is: Taco Bell review: This location is consistently lightning fast and has the most awesome drive thru staff at lunchtime. My order has been correct on every single visit. Great job guys! Taco Bell has really improved over the years as they are simply the cheapest fast food option. Most locations are serving up bigger portions such as their bean burritos.\n\nFew years ago you buy a burrito and would get very little beans and taste mostly tortilla. However, today you buy a burrito and you can enjoy your beans and sauce from the first bite to the last for just 99 cents.\n\nI love their tostadas and even those are loaded now ! What can you say about Taco Bell other than fresh and still reasonably affordable. Consistently quality food. Wish there were more around to be honest...:) Roses are Red\nViolets are Blue,\nI'd be truly honored,\ntonight to dine with you\n\nIt won't be too fancy,\nBut conversation will be swell\nI'll pick you up at 9\nAnd we will dine at Taco Bell \n\nSo I hope you can make it \nGood times are in order\nEven if I fail to score \nI can say we went South of the Border....\n\nValentines day poem I crafted for my ladyfriend. \n\nI approached the staff valentines day evening and takes to Tracy, the drive through manager at this Taco Bell. Tracy was amazing and helped me execute my plan to go through the drive through, complete a fake order and instead of 99 cent tacos I ordered for my bewildered date, presented champagne and a dozen roses ;). \n\nWe then headed off to a white linen dinner fit for royalty. \n\n#zerotohero #underpromiseoverdeliver\n\nThe staff here was amazing and special thanks to Tracy for helping me create a memorable Vday! 1 star for service, but the food is not ok :( they literally put 4 pieces of chicken on my taco. I let that go & figured was a mistake. When I went again, ordered different item & same result. Little to no meat. I will not be going back.

mexican

Restaurent name is: Hungary Thai Bar & Eatery Restaurant review: I went here with a friend a couple of nights ago after an art performance in the area. The service was great and my vegetarian lemongrass curry was delicious and filling. They are slightly on the expensive side, but the food and service were excellent and it was well worth the time. I would definitely visit again! really disappointed. expected better thai cuisine, however it was a choice between this and the mexican restaurant next door, we selected this one, and boy did we make a big mistake. i ordered shrimp fried rice, my sister ordered shrimp and chicken fried rice. i received her plate and she received mine. the shrimp/chicken fried rice was full of black pepper, tasted more like stewed chicken and rice. my sister said her rice was ok, but not chinese based. our friend said her food was ok, except it was dry and lacking chinese thai flavoring. the spring rolls were ok. we ordered a pitcher of sangria, which was extremely light in flavor, and mild in taste. wouldn't go back again, and can't recommend it Decent-tasting food (I got chicken pad Thai, $12) but the dishes aren't very clean. My water glass smelled like beer and the plate was dirty. I am concerned about the cleanliness of the kitchen but otherwise it was ok. I doubt I'd be back. I've had better quality, comparably-priced Thai at cleaner restaurants. After 2 hours of doing Free Hugs at the Kensington Market Pedestrian Sunday, my friends and I went here for some dinner. My friend and I shared 2 dishes. The Schnitzel and Green Mango. The dishes were fairly tasty, nothing spectacular but good. The prices are a little over-rated considering the quality and amount of food. \n\nMy other friends tried their fruit drinks which they said were way too sweet!!! My beer drinking friend said their beer was too expensive; the cheapest beer was $5. \n\nThe servers are older Hungarian ladies, pleasant but not overly friendly or chatty. The atmosphere was ok, the place is older and the interior kind of dates the place. Would I go back, maybe? I thought this place would be great with such a creative name. However, the service was disappointing, and the server was slow to get menu order, drink order, etc. While the place was not full that afternoon, we were seated in a cramped corner area. The food itself was decent, but not amazing. We did the Thai side of things, so maybe the Hungary inspired meals would be better.

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Restaurent name is: Christy's Landing review: Finally checked this place out after hearing about it for literal years. The food was good bar food. The service was very friendly, but definitely on the slow side (it wasn't incredibly busy & there were plenty of staff members standing around).\nThe location is fantastic, even if you don't have a boat.\nThe biggest turnoff, and reason for only 3 stars, were the disgusting ashtrays at every table. I would 100% understand smoking at the outdoor bar, but it's simply gross & unnecessary at the dining tables. Great volleyball courts! The sand is soft but at night, some of the lights will shine right in your face and obstruct your view while you\'re playing.\n\nThere is a hose and area to rinse off afterwards, by the dock facing the beautiful, glistening Lake Waubesa.\n\nA cherry bomb will run you $7 and a Vodka 7 will run you about $5 or so.\n\nBe careful when you order the pizza, you start with either a 12" ($8.99) or 16" ($10.99) cheese and each topping is $1.50! My friends and I weren\'t aware of that and got a little carried away when we got our tab for all the drinks, pizza and wings was just under $100!\n\nOn Monday nights they have a AYCE taco bar with ground beed and chicken, as well as assorted toppings. The pico de gallo was very fresh, the shredded romaine was crisp, and the salsa had a nice bite to it. Every time you were ready for more, just ask the nice bartender to give you more shells (corn hard shell or soft flour tortillas). I have been to Christy's quite a few times over the years and have never had a very good meal; however, last night's meal was a disaster! It started with the bartender getting our drink order wrong, One member of our party received a different potato than ordered, 1 had a different salad dressing than ordered and I had the worst fish fry EVER. It could have been good if the breading wasn't soggy on one piece and excessively crispy with holes in it (looked exactly like a funnel cake!). The baked potato tasted dry and leftover. The one high point was a waitress (first night on the job) that was very friendly and actually cared about our poor experience. Christy's is back on my list of places to avoid. I'm very surprised to read all the negative reviews. We were made to feel very welcome as soon as we sat at the bar by Tim the bartender. He was unfailingly polite and friendly, as were the people who sat near us. It made me wish we had more time to hang out and soak up the lovely waterfront location. \n\nStarving, we ordered a pizza and both enjoyed enjoyed the hell out of it. The toppings tasted very fresh and the crust had a slight flakiness to it. The only drawbacks I can think of are the plastic cups the beer is served in and that I'd love it if another taphandle were devoted to something a bit more local to Madison, like Ale Asylum, Karben4, or even Tyranena (from Lake Mills).\n\nAs we left Tim thanked us for stopping in and asked us to come back the next time we were nearby. I 100% plan to do so. Enjoyed a beautiful day on the patio last Sunday listening to the Blue Olives (they're great!) and sipping beer. Ordered the nacho's and was fully disappointed-a somewhat small pile of flavorless corn tortillas and minimal cheese, chicken, peppers, and a clump of black olives. It appeared to have been placed briefly under a hot broiler as the top was charred and any buried shredded cheese was unmelted. The result was a very dry dish that required multiple cups of salsa to provide flavor and moisture.\n\nNote: This review was written during the summer of 2014 but I just found it in my Drafts-- sorry for the delay!

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Restaurent name is: Little Italy Pizza review: I have to recommend the dubble cheeseburger. It was great. The food is halal och the restaurant is clean och you get a great service. Love their pizza. I am a regular and my experience has always been wonderful. And they are Halal ..YES!! We (about 25 of us) happened to stumble across this place. Ish (Owner) was very friendly, welcoming and accommodating considering our large party. \n\nEveryone ordered a variety of things on the menu and there were no complaints. I actually had the spaghetti and meatballs that came w/ garlic bread - TASTY! \nThen I had plain chicken wings with the house sauce (mild hot sauce which was fi-yah in a great way) on the side. Kids and I ate the wings plain and dipped them in the sauces - both were good. Oh and we tried the bbq flavored ones which were good too! \nHad a slice of philly cheese steak pizza and that just melted in my mouth especially when dipped in the house sauce - DELICIOSO! \n\nIsh was most kind when we had asked if he could be in our group picture with us since he was so nice. Surprisingly one of the workers said it was his birthday so we sang Happy Birthday to him. His workers got him a cake and he was kind enough to share it w/us. \n\nOverall eatery experience was and very affordable. Definitely going to be our "go to" place whenever we visit Vegas! Came in for pizza but they don't sell it by the slice so I got the cheeseburger instead. Food came out hot and fresh. Service was fast. The ladies were extremely friendly. I will be returning Messed up my topping and still got charged $22 for a pick up pizza smh

italian

Restaurent name is: La Belle Tonkinoise review: Don't come here. Overpriced, soup was way too salty, microwaved beef saut\xc3\xa9e and super bland. Server didn't seem to care about anything and took over 10 minutes to come take our order after we were ready because she was chatting with a friend. Tr\xc3\xa8s bonne nourriture a bon prix. J'ai pris un combot pour 13 $ qui comprend la soupe wonton le plat principal , un rouleau imp\xc3\xa9rial avec the et biscuit. Les portions sont g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9reuses et il y bcp de diversit\xc3\xa9 le bouillon de la soupe etait succulent . Mon amie a prix un combo avec des crevettes et elle a ador\xc3\xa9 . Les propri\xc3\xa9taires sont tr\xc3\xa8s accueillant et sympathique une place a revenir pour essayer leurs autres sp\xc3\xa9cialit\xc3\xa9s. Mangez copieusement sans crainte, l\'urgence de l\'h\xc3\xb4pital est juste en face :D\n\nAh, que j\'\xc3\xa9tais ind\xc3\xa9cise quant au choix du restaurant que je voulais visiter dans le cadre de la "poutine week"! J\'avais pass\xc3\xa9 une partie de la journ\xc3\xa9e \xc3\xa0 niaiser sur le site web de l\'\xc3\xa9v\xc3\xa9nement, \xc3\xa0 partager les photos des plats qui me plaisaient le plus avec l\'amie qui m\'accompagnait pour le repas... Le facteur d\xc3\xa9cisif, je dois l\'admettre, a \xc3\xa9t\xc3\xa9 la proximit\xc3\xa9 du m\xc3\xa9tro, parce qu\'il y avait toute une temp\xc3\xaate de neige. Au final, je suis vraiment contente de notre d\xc3\xa9couverte.\n\nLa poutine s\'appelait la "Kimcheesy" et \xc3\xa9tait un assemblage de poutine + poulet + kimchi. Je pense que l\'erreur que plusieurs restaurants commettent lorsqu\'ils font la conception de leur poutine pour la comp\xc3\xa9tition est de combiner trop d\'ingr\xc3\xa9dients pour se distinguer \xc3\xa0 tout prix. Les meilleures sont souvent celles qui restent simples avec un \xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9ment original. Pour cette raison entre autres, la Kimcheesy \xc3\xa9tait super.\n\nJe pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa8re mon caf\xc3\xa9 vietnamien avec du lait condens\xc3\xa9, j\'ai cru \xc3\xa0 tort qu\'on me le proposerait ainsi. Ce n\'est rien de grave. Les bananes frites de mon amie volaient la vedette de toute mani\xc3\xa8re: elles \xc3\xa9taient coup\xc3\xa9es sur le long, ce qui d\'une mani\xc3\xa8re ing\xc3\xa9nieuse am\xc3\xa9liorait la texture en augmentant la surface frite!\n\nEn terminant, j\'aimerais souligner \xc3\xa0 quel point c\'\xc3\xa9tait agr\xc3\xa9able que la serveuse non seulement se pr\xc3\xa9sente avec son pr\xc3\xa9nom, mais qu\'elle note aussi les n\xc3\xb4tres. Au moment de r\xc3\xa9gler les factures, nos plats respectifs \xc3\xa9taient sous nos noms, plus simple et plus personnel.\n\nJe retournerai certainement essayer le menu r\xc3\xa9gulier. Bonne cuisine vietnamienne proposant aussi quelques plats cantonais classiques. Accueil chaleureux et ambiance sympathique. Prix l\xc3\xa9g\xc3\xa8rement plus \xc3\xa9lev\xc3\xa9s que la moyenne pour ce type de cuisine. Dang you guys! This place has been around for a long time and it had been low key on my radar and I thought I knew what it was all about and turns out I had no idea. \n\nWhen I finally did make it here it was by fluke! I had a little friend lunch date planned, we pulled out Yelp and tried to go somewhere nearby but their hours were wrong and we were out of luck. So we walked a couple blocks down the street and tucked into La Belle Tonkinoise instead. And we discovered a sexy little sunken oasis of awesome. \n\nSo cozy, and so cool, the walls are plastered with amazing old magazine images and ads, comfy little tables, sweet bar and lanterns, a feeling of little nooks, privacy, warmth, fun. \n\nThe service is a sweet combination of the quick mama, kind of old school Vietnamese, cool lady, tough, easy to talk to, funny and the new generation, super friendly adult son stepping in to add a killer poutine and burger to the menu (with a Vietnamese twist of course) and some great cocktails.\n\nWe had tasty lunch bowls, mine had heaps of veggies and super trendy marinated beef (veggie cheat day! ok, pregnant lady cheat week.) And my friend had a chicken dish that she seemed to really enjoy as well. \n\nThis was an excellent lunch option because aside from being tasty, affordable and friendly it was also super quick to get served and get back to life and work. But I think the real fun here would be a late dinner, trying a bunch of dishes and drinks and enjoying the feeling of being tucked away from the world. I'll be back for sure.

asian fusion

Restaurent name is: Dirty Dogs review: Excellent pulled pork hotdog and poutine. The different tastes blended together is a great pleasure on your taste buds. Great place! The staff was super friendly and helpful. They had excellent vegetarian poutine and a nice choice of beers. The guy (unasked) moved the umbrella so I was in the shade. The gal gave lots of cool recommendations for us tourists. Fast service, friendly staff!!\n\nThe portions are very large.\nThere is a $10 lunch special on the menu.\n\nI had le Eastwood on the lunch menu.\nVery good.\n\nKids had the large poutine, we had to take half of it home.\n\nWashrooms are nice and clean, and the decorations are eye catching. I spent a little bit more time in there than usual.\n\nVery good.\n4.5stars for food\n4.5 stars for service WORST NIGHT EVER! I\'m a good customer and always tip 20% but I was treated so bad tonight that I will NEVER go back. I have never been so talked down to and insulted in a public place. I asked about a special before ordering, but my bill was nearly twice what it should have been. I asked why and the waitress immediately sent her manager who accused me of lying, called me cheap and said the special never existed so maybe I should come when things are full price (I\'ve ordered it many times) and said he\'d have the waitress pay everything if I\'d point at her (as though I wouldn\'t because I\'m a liar). I didn\'t want someone to pay for my meal, just an apology would have been fine, so I asked to pay so I could end this whole scene in front of everyone. Then the waitress had the nerve to announce "it\'s really sad that I have to pay for your meal". I paid for my OWN MEAL. The attitude and complete disrespect did not deserve a tip. Horribly embarrassing and I will never go back. This place is such a gem and I'm so glad we came here! Number one, the wait staff is FANTASTIC! They were so nice and spoke perfect English. My waitress even gave me more recommendations for other bars in the area. The way the food works is you pick a hotdog hamburger or poutine and there are lots of different topping options. I got the pig Mac (pork and Mac and cheese) and my boyfriend got the queb (lots of meat). Both were super amazing. And again the waitress was very good at checking on us and bringing us more beer and a box. I highly recommend if you are on Rue St. Denis.

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Restaurent name is: Bar Mercurio review: Oh how I love this restaurant! If I could afford to live in their neighbourhood I would be there ... A LOT. I would feel comfortable sitting alone at the bar or bringing friends-date-family-colleagues for a meal. The food at Bar Mercurio is consistently great. They take great care in their food, its presentation and their attentive service. I have been eating there for several years, and it is ALWAYS great! There is something on the menu for any one (eg, any age, taste) and their wine list is quite exhaustive for a bar/bistro. I need to eat there more often (and I am going to!) Their pizzas are heavenly and their pastas are amazing. There is a teeny patio out front is you'd like to sit outside. I always get a warm welcome and I am not a regular. Amazing pizza. Also great service. Steps from the holiday inn. Waiters were nice, and the atmosphere is excellent. If you don't like fancy pizza try somewhere else. Nice wine selection, too. We went for someone's birthday. We got sat at the very back of the restaurant behind the pizza oven, very warm place to sit. But was good for the cold night. \n\nBiggest problem I had with the food is the lack of seasoning. I could tell they were a lil short handed in the kitchen but the need to check the seasoning on everything that goes out of the kitchen. The pasta was very good and cooked perfect. \n\nSometimes less is more. Everything was well thought out in flavour department. Just the amount of each ingredient on each dish needs to be liked at. I had the insalata with crab, avocado, and quinoa. I finished the salad but still had 1/2 cup of crispy quinoa still left on the plate. I felt like I ate the much! \n\nThe desserts didn't seem all that impressive, so we decide to skip them. This place could be outstanding with a little more attention details. I really really liked this place, but I think that it is a bit over priced for the quality of food you are getting. It has been a while since I went, but I think that I ordered some sort of creamy pasta dish. It was very yummy, but as I mentioned, a bit on the pricey side. I went with a large group, and I found that the staff was very accommodating and polite, and I had a good experience. Our waitress took our order promptly, and the food arrived in good time, despite the restaurant being quite busy. Very much enjoyed the food. Would have liked better service. The waiter who greeted us didn't check our reservation, just asked us to wait at the bar. He pointed at the 2 bar stools for the three of us. We had to arrange our own seating asking the couple next to us if we may take the stool that was in the corner. When dinner is priced this high, I want service. Next he tried to seat us without realizing a group of 4 were ahead of us. Sloppy mistakes. Dinner was delicious but overpriced. Don't need to go back.

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Restaurent name is: National on 17th review: Scotch eggs. The moment I heard that National had scotch eggs, with soft yolks, I knew that this place was worth checking out. Right next to the Ship & Anchor, National is yet another jewel in the crown for Calgary's famous strip. So what sets National apart from other bars and eateries on 17th Avenue? \n\nHow about the food? The first thing I noticed when I first heard of this place was that the Scotch eggs were served hot with a soft yolk. By simply changing this one detail, the whole experience of eating a Scotch egg is transformed. Simplicity, common sense and imagination take a traditionally common food item, which is normally eaten cold with a hard boiled egg and transform it into something extraordinary and pleasurable.\n\nIt was also a pleasant surprise to learn that the burgers at National are made with house ground beef, which is hand chopped. This extra step in quality not only ensures the freshness of the finished product, but also gives the diner a rare opportunity, or should I say 'medium rare'. Yes, it's not often that you can order a burger these days that's medium rare, but here you can, and I can honestly say it's been too long. \n\nThe 'thrice-cooked' fries are crisp and fresh, delicately salted and very good on their own. The fact that they are 'thrice cooked' is awesome considering that many places don't even cook their fries twice.\n\nThe Roasted Chicken Club was a very generous serving of very flavourful white and dark meat in a ciabatta bun, topped with a spicy sriracha mayo, cheese and sliced pickle. The mayo has a nice, but not too overwhelming kick that complements the taste of the meat. If you're not a burger fan, this one is definitely a good alternative. If you have a light appetite, it's perfect for sharing.\n\nAlso a nice notable detail in both sandwiches was the immense quarter slice of dill pickle. I love pickles on the side and these are nice and big.\n\nThe drink selection here is very good, featuring a vast menu of beers, local and beyond. Cocktails, I didn't have the opportunity to sample on this visit, but seemed to be popular as well. \n\nThe space is large, open concept with lots of seating, including a large amount of communal tables in the center of the space, perfect for people watching. If you want to catch the game, there are a line of TVs lining the length of the huge bar. Decor is rustic, but clean and contemporary. I find that it's comfortable, inviting and the perfect place to chill out.\n\nNext time you're in the neighbourhood, be sure to check out National, try a Scotch egg and have a great time. Great place to visit and have beer and pub food.\nThey have big long tables, so you will be sharing the table with more people but that might be actually a good opportunity to make new friends.\nThey have inside and outdoor seating, whatever you feel more comfortable with.\nThere is a big beer variety, the server will be able to suggest something good for your taste.\nI also learned they have buck-a-shuck on Tuesdays, so I'll be going to check them out :) All Aboard!! Jump on the bandwagon and pony up to the bar on the National Express. This train of draft and debauchery is departing 7 days a week - and is always a good time! \n\nFrom raucous good convos with complete strangers you meet at the German style beerhall tables, to the glorious patio, this place has got it all. So take a gander at the flickering list of brews on the numerous boards, order some tasty treats like the tater-tots, duck nuggets or beer cheese spread & pretzel bread, and prepare to have a grand 'ol time! \n\nI can't wait to pop in for a Buck-A-Shuck night next time (I believe that's on Tuesday). Ah National - I still remember how excited we were to find out a craft beer bar was opening just a block & a half away. Then I remember the acute disappointment we felt when we discovered that knowledgeable beer fans were not National\'s target market. Who is National on 17th\'s target customer? Well, let\'s just say that the real reason Melrose Cafe had to close was that, surprisingly, there is not an infinite supply of douche bags on the Red Mile, & Melrose couldn\'t survive on National\'s leftovers. \n\nBut anyway, let\'s just skip over the early days of finding NO vegetarian meals on the menu (and finding nothing that wasn\'t a saturated fat bomb), the times we ran dry for ages without service, the times the staff knew nothing about the beers on tap, & even the time we thought would give them one more try & ended up with poutine without curds (& then when they finally brought me proper poutine when my partner was almost finished his meal, they ended up charging me twice!)\n\nYes, I\'ve decided to forget all that because almost a year after what we thought would be our final visit, my partner & I started chatting with a guy at the Ship one night who commiserated with us on our bad National experiences, then said he was their new manager. \n\nJason & I really love craft beer, & apparently you have to be absolutely appalling for us to never return. We decided to give National one more try. \n\nGood news! It has improved, somewhat. I haven\'t had a serious service issue in 2014, although we did run dry a few times (but nothing severe). \n\nFood has improved for vegetarians. The mac & cheese is very yummy, and is so large I had to take half home with me. The menu does vary, though, so you never know how many vegetarian offerings will be available. \n\nLast visit I had something called the "GLORY BOWL" described as "tofu, pea shoots, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, tahini dressing, brown rice". I asked the server if there were other vegetables in there (as that sounded a bit lean) & she assured me there were others, & mentioned carrots. So I ordered. But what she didn\'t mention was beets. I detest beets, as I am not fond of the taste of dirt. (I know the proper foody phrase is "earthy" but c\'mon, dirt is dirt) \n\nIf you are going to add beets to a dish, you need to mention it! Diners need to know that if they want to stir their food to blend the flavours, one dirt-tasting ingredient is going to bleed all over the rest of the meal in the colour of bad \'80s lipstick. You can\'t just surprise them with that! Still, the tahini sauce was not bad - you might like this if you like beets. \n\nThe beer is still excellent. The on screen menu done as a train station schedule is interesting but hard to read & often not accurate; I usually just stick to the paper menus. Those screens change to tvs during live sporting events. Currently they only serve North American craft brews - limits them somewhat, but on the other hand you don\'t catch them padding their numbers with crappy beers from anywhere (looking at you, Craft Beer Market). National on 17th wins my award for best lengthy tap list in the city at the moment. \n\nAccessibility - yes, although the main seating is long picnic tables which I honestly find difficult to navigate with a cane. There are also tables with free standing chairs which would definitely work best for wheelchairs. Bathrooms are out the hall on the main floor & I believe they are wheelchair accessible (will check & update next time I visit)\n\nGood patio around the corner of 17th Ave & 5th St SW. They also have heaters for cooler nights. Shaw Open is available for Shaw customers; otherwise there is no wifi. \n\nI am putting this on my Vegetarian Friendly in the Beltline List for now but I may have to remove it depending on how the menu changes in the future. I may also have to update this review to more stars if my 2014 experience continues, but at the moment I am still wary after being burned so many times. Sat on the patio today & had a great experience! Loved the fact that the picnic tables are community so you can grab a seat at the end of any table & still feel comfortable. Service was fast & friendly with lots of advice on how to modify the menu to your liking. Would consider this place to anyone.

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Restaurent name is: Little Tokyo review: I love this place! Awesome and great price!! I lived in japan and know good sushi! This is authentic!! The other night, a trying week of work and a recent tragedy that made national headlines weighed down our minds and morale. In search of some sort of uplift, we drove out to elegant Mt. Lebanon (the Shadyside of the unfairly ignored South Hills) for a Friday night meal. We almost supped at Kous Kous Cafe, but alas, we had no reservation, and we wouldn\'t be able to be accommodated for 30 to 45 minutes (small place!). Kay didn\'t want to wait that long, so across Washington Road we skipped, over to the marquee, big-city lights of Little Tokyo.\n\nDespite its New York flair, LT has obviously carved out a comfortable presence for themselves in this posh suburban hamlet. The way the staff interacted with the customers indicated that LT is in fact a fixture here. The owner and servers alike chatted up regulars, exchanging hugs and handshakes as if they were entertaining relatives and old chums. The interiors were expectedly grand and neoteric. Wavy wall patterns were illuminated by soothing multi-colored lights and cylindrical lamps that hung down from the ceiling. The restaurant was particularly bustling and clangorous when we dined here, and that may have impacted the enjoyment of our meal, particularly when "Happy Birthday" blared from a PA system for someone\'s celebration. The recent discussions of restaurant noise levels had just hit home. \n\nSushi: I enjoy it for the most part. I can\'t say I\'ve had much in the way of bad sushi in Pittsburgh (I\'d never had sushi until 5-6 years ago), but when it\'s been good, it\'s been identical to me in flavor and texture, regardless of where I had it or what was in it. LT\'s sushi was not exempt from this, and after having a serving of the Scallop Rolls, I wondered if sushi is what I should have adhered to. A wonderful, crispy, filling sextet of nori \'n rice nuggets, each one had a fresh scallop hidden inside it like a prize in the proverbial cereal box, and I ravaged my helping sans any sympathy, which is how I\'ve always approached sushi. \n\nBeing that I\'m rather over sushi, I didn\'t want a meal of nothing but sushi, even if I felt obliged as a reviewer to have some for myself. So yes, Little Tokyo makes fine sushi. \n\nMy dilemma was that I didn\'t know what else to order BUT sushi. Only the starters and salads sounded intriguing and distinct to me. With that said, I ordered a soup and a duo of appetizers. \n\nThe Takosu, while listed as a salad, resembled a cold soup. The octopus was al dente and thinly sliced, but not so much that one couldn\'t see the suction cups. The ponzu sauce was tart, and the meat and accompanying vegetables positively swam in it. While I didn\'t resent the dish, I couldn\'t fully embrace it for some reason. It just didn\'t appeal to me greatly, and the serving was scant.\n\nDisappointing me further was the Ebi Shumai. The six, shamefully tiny, rubber plugs filled with what was supposed to be shrimp failed to capture my culinary imagination, even after they were dunked in that dark "dumpling sauce". They literally tasted and felt like something a plumber would keep in his toolbox to stop up a leak. \n\nNearly saving dinner, however, was the Unagi Kabayaki. Strips of fatty freshwater eel were laid before me on a bed of julienned cucumber and brushed with brackish teriyaki. Slather these in BBQ sauce and slow cook them over hot coals and you\'ll have a Southern classic. Seriously, this evoked the very best of what BBQ can be with its lardy flesh, bark-like skin, and sugar/salt slam. If only there was a meal-sized portion of this on the menu. I was still starving. \n\nKay thankfully could not finish her massive bowl of Nabeyaki Udon, so I came in at Act IV to finish the job. The Udon noodles were a celebration of thick, doughy mouthfeel, and that\'s the only thing I enjoyed about this dish. Kay had eaten the egg, but I did get a tasteless bite of shrimp and as well as a gulp of the limp vegetables, but what really had me in a trick was that murky broth. I don\'t know if that was how it was supposed to taste, but damn it if it didn\'t seem like a warmed over sweet tea to me. \n\nThe service was rather delightful, though. I am writing this review not without a pound of guilt in my belly for that reason. \n\nAnd when I got home, I was still flying light. Not even a bowl of ice cream sufficed.\n\nDid I order the wrong things? Should I go back and try something else? Tell me. \n\nP.S. I\'ve always liked those little flowers of shaved, sweet-pickled ginger. If you want fresh sushi/sashimi this is the place to go.. The owners hand select their fish on a regular basis only receiving the best quality throughout the world. This place has an extremely high turn over rate ensuring that the fish you are eating is some of the same quality you would find in most NYC Restaurants without the NYC price tag.. FYI- make sure you try the ginger dressing and the spicy tuna, you will be back again and again...Thanks for a great experience....and yes they do have low sodium soy sauce. I haven't been here in a while and could not believe how good the sushi delux dinner was. As good as it has ever been over the years. I think Little Tokyo has been overshadowed recently by competing area Resturant's and it's time to recognize them for the quality food they consistently put out. Please give this local place some love! Little Tokyo is the restaurant where I first experienced sushi, so it will always have a spot in my heart. However, after gaining a little more knowledge of sushi, I still believe Little Tokyo is one of the best. For one, I have still not seen daikon rolls on a menu in Ohio, and they are one of my favorites. Little Tokyo's avocado and kappa rolls are also excellent. My favorite appetizer is the agedashi tofu, though the others are good as well. The atmosphere is great for everything from a casual lunch to a pre-Homecoming dinner. The service is attentive, providing you with hot towels to clean your hands before dinner. They will validate your garage parking for one hour, and the mints in a jar at the cash register are delicious.\n\nI would highly recommend Little Tokyo, especially over Sushi Two (or Three, I never can remember) on Beverly Road.

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Restaurent name is: Carrie Cerino's Ristorante & Party Center review: Drove by on a Wednesday & they had a Classic Car show there. Lots of cool cars ,oldies music ,door prizes . They also had Italian food you could purchase in the parking lot . You need to check this out . Cruising this summer every Wednesday I was told . Had a wonderful dinner last evening and the service was outstanding. Food is always good and have never left hungry. This place is good if you live nearby and don't want to cook at home. Decent, homestyle meals. Recentley noticed the portion control is in full gear with the salads which are not very large or appetizing and not even sure if they come with anymore. The italian wedding and french onion soups are same old same old. If you are really into mussels or veal parmesan then this is the place to go. I got my pasta wi/olive oil and it was decent. The menu choices are really not all that great, the best thing i like is their take home fresh baked cookies and pastries they sell in the hallway. Pet peeve of mine: not everyone can use their weird stairwell to get to the basement bar restrooms (i.e. older patrons, heart patients, handicapped, etc.) yet on the main floor dining hall all they have is literally one old school john. We waited a huge amount of time to use it and who came out when the door opened? An employee. Really? They cannot build a separate restroom area for paying customers or put in a mini elevator if you want everyone to go down to the basement bar to use those restrooms. The parking lot needs a little more lite as well. As for the remake or remodel, personally I don't care one way or the other about that. It is older, dated, dark mediteranean type place with a huge bright foyer-hallway which is a lot of dead-empty space that they could probably revamp into seating. As long as it is clean and they do something about the awkward restroom situation, they can stay old school or new school. The menu needs to be improved a little, can't rest on the past and home made pasta forever. Had my wedding here last night and the experience exceeded my expectations. The food was unbelievable, the pastries and cake were delicious. The venue was decorated so beautifully. The servers and bartenders took exceptional care of us. They accommodate for vegans and other food allergies. Couldn't of asked for a better experience. As far as I am concerned, Carrie Cerino's has the best lasagna around. I have been going to Carrie Cerino's for about 15-20 years and have NEVER been disappointed with any meal I have ordered. Carrie Cerino's is a traditional Italian Restaurant, so they have all the staple dishes : \n\nall types of pasta noodle \nall types of pasta sauce \nlasagna \nspaghetti and meatballs \nmanicotti\nalfredo \neggplant parm \nchicken parm \nseafood dishes \nthe list goes on and on....... \n\nThey have wonderful appetizers and salad as well. They have great fresh bread and their cake is fantastic service is always very good. I have been here mostly for larger family events and the staff is very accommodating. \n\nThis is a reasonably priced restaurant with a large bar area on the fist level along with party rooms for larger gatherings. I would recommend making reservation for dinner, especially if you have a larger party.

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Restaurent name is: Asi Es Mi Tierra review: The hard shell on the taco was almost painful to eat it was so stale. The beans and enchilada sauce obviously from a can. The tamales from Costco. The rice has been reheated so much it no longer resembles rice. The shredded beef was dry like jerky with no flavor. Where is all the good Mexican food here? Just a basic mexican food place, nothing special. Food is bland needs more seasoning. Maby they tone it down for the winter visitors. Or maby people really do not know what mexican food should taste like. If you want bomb mexican food in the east mesa side go to dos los gringos or Elviras. Had the asada taco with salsa and almost fell out of the booth it was a soooo good. Folks, this is a hole in the wall, no ambience whatsoever. Who gives a shit, this food is authentic mexican- not this chain bland crap food served all over Phoenix! Delicious! Got the pollo mole to go, can't wait to come back to try the nachos with chorizo or the chilaquiles with eggs as recommended by my friend who brought me here. I have gone here for 13 years. So I'm super shocked to see some negative reviews. People discussing hosts must be going to a different restaurant. \nThe place feels and looks authentic. You seat yourself and the staff is very friendly. It's family owned and they make you feel like part of their family. So much so, that the staff takes interest in my family and I's lives and us in theirs and we're on first name basis as we are regulars every week. \nThe food is great. My dad, a Mexico native, can be very picky about Mexican food. However, he loves their food and he himself says it reminds him of home. Anything I've gotten there has been great. They have great fajitas, enchiladas, tamales, fish, shrimp, anything. There's bottomless chips and salsa. All fresh and homemade. \nThis place and the people are honestly so special to me. I would recommend anyone stop by and try it. While it doesn't look like it, it's the best Mexican food in the area. Really enjoyed this place on my first visit. Great chips and salsa, chicken enchiladas and tacos. Mother in law loved her taco salad and husband his chimichanga. Interior needs an uplift/clean, but a great find for the price. We'll definitely be returning! Love these authentic little holes in the wall.

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Restaurent name is: Salt & Pepper Mexican Restaurant review: Review #5 For Yelp's 30 Day Challenge \n\nThis quaint little place is fairly popular on weekend nights so I suggest that you come early or make a reservation. \n\nI went for a dineout with the Calgary Vegetarian Society. I had thought there would be more than 2 or 3 options on the menu, but it's pretty standard Mexican fare. If you order meals vegan it comes without cheese and sour cream, so it's a little bland. \n\nI ordered the vegetable fajitas, the portion was pretty good, but it was one of their pricier dishes. \n\nI'm not sure I'd go back, but that's just because there aren't a lot of vegan friendly dishes on the menu. If you're vegetarian you'd be fine. Good food, great margaritas, mediocre service...\n\nThe food is a decent portion, I tried the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce, and they were decent. The mole sauce was great though, with just the right amount of heat and flavour. The margaritas are great, they are not stingy on the tequila, and you can choose it to be on the rocks or blended.\n\nThe service is mediocre at best, and you generally have to flag a server down if you want something. It is bare minimum service, similar to what I have received in those quiet hide-away places in mexico, but in calgary it does not really cut it...\n\nI think Salt and pepper's gained a great reputation years ago when they were the only real mexican restaurant option in calgary. Since opening, their menu and quality have remained consistent, but other options have popped up with better food or better service.\n\nThis place is great on a summer evening if you are not in any hurry and have 2-3 hours to wander through a meal, but if you have a time limit or don't want to spend the whole evening out then look for another option... Very good food. Very authentic. I haven't had such good chiles rellenos since Texas. It is worth the drive. A nice break from the routine of most restaurants. I've only been to Cancun, but the quality and atmosphere remind me of something a little more authentic and genuine. Salt & Pepper and I go waaay back. I used to visit with my family when it first opened, and was the only one in Calgary. It's retained a lot of the same attributes: it's small, but not so small that I feel crowded. No more so than restaurants I've been to in New York City. Parking is ample. They have a great patio during the summer months.\n\nThe food is good - it's not inherently spicy, but if you ask they will provide. It's pretty tasty and a little more authentic than what you get generally in Calgary. It's more authentic overall than the other S&P locations, in my opinion. \n\nThe margaritas are awesome - we had two each of the lime. The staff was friendly and attentive. They treated us kindly even though we had a deal coupon (I don't see that everywhere - once they know you bought a deal, some places treat you like vermin).\n\nAll in all, I need to visit more often - it's one of those places I truly enjoy coming to, even if the location is a little in-the-middle-of-nowhere-ish.

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Restaurent name is: Sakura Japanese Cuisine review: The guy on the front is really nice and the food is great!! I went here for the first time yesterday, the fish is fresh and the sushi is delicious. If you're craving sushi but you're in a budget, this is the place to go. Definitely coming here again :) WHY ARENT MORE PEOPLE COMING HERE?!?!\n\nLook, it\'s in the food court of Greenland Grocery. There\'s no atmosphere, and as I write this there\'s a mother off to my 3 o\'clock trying to calm her screaming baby because she refuses to give up the "babaa".\n\nBut here\'s the thing: Does it taste like food court food? No. Is it expensive? No. Is it worth coming back again despite the old lady at my 6 o\'clock with a rustling bag full of live blue crab? Hell yes. Great sushi for a great price. Presentation is fantastic, and sushi is wonderful. Of course this is not high end sushi and there are not loads of choices to choose from. It's a fun clean place to get sushi. We love doing a date night here. Quick, easy and yum. Hidden gem in a grocery store food court. Prices are CHEAP!! And all I can say was the crunchy spicy tuna was amazing!!! Service is good and very friendly. If ur in a rush, and don't need all the frills....this is it. It's a good deal. The sushi isn't the best that I've had, but it is of an acceptable quality, and is quite reasonably priced. I'd definitely go back again.

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Restaurent name is: Zinicola review: Not many new restaurants pop up in Ballantyne, so my team and I were excited to try this new Italian place out.\n\nService was great, they were very attentive to all our needs. I first ordered a dish that I was not a fan of. It was a good dish, just not a dish that fit my personal flavor palate. I was going to let it go, but the staff quickly saw I didn't like my meal. They were more than happy to get me a new dish right away. \n\nHIGHLY recommend the eggplant lasagna and the charcuterie board. Don't skip out on dessert either. I enjoyed my dinner here very much. Was eating alone before a movie and received excellent service. The wine selection was good and my dinner- beet salad with arugula and black linguine with mussels - was excellent. But the chocolate panna cota for dessert was especially memorable. Will be back with HH. Very sadly disappointed by our entire experience here. We had high hopes as we love Italian and actually had our wedding reception in this same space when it was a different restaurant. To say we were let down is an understatement. \n\nTo start, my husband and I ordered a glass of wine and a cocktail. It took about 20 minutes of waiting for the server to say they were out of the wine I ordered. By the time I got the replacement our appetizer arrived before our drinks and they brought the wrong cocktail to my husband which has zero ice in it. \n\nThe food was not good. Cesar salad tasted only of anchovy and I like anchovy but this was really fishy! My husband ordered the black fettuccine. It was so overly salted it was inedible. However after waiting an extremely long time on our food to arrive he didn't want to send it back in fear it would take just as long to get something else. My spaghetti was lackluster and did not taste homemade as the menu described. \n\nAll night the servers kept apologizing for the slow or chaotic service. Hey, how about don't apologize just give us good service? When we told our waiter about my husbands overly salted pasta he only offered a dessert. We were so turned off and waited so long for our food we didn't want to stay for dessert. He didn't offer a manager to come speak to us or any other concession or accommodation. \n\nThe whole experience was just a let down. We really enjoy our date night and when you have this sort of experience it put a damper on the evening. We will not go back. Really nice place to enjoy family and eat fresh pasta wait staff very attentive and friendly Had dinner here when place was only open for a few days\nService, Food ,Price and Wine selection were all excellent \nWill go back as often as I can Wait staff very personal and the GM came buy and checked that all was well\nMatt our waiter was excellent!!!\nHighly recommend to all who like Great food and service\nand good wine selection

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Restaurent name is: Que Huong Restaurant review: Great pho! Previously Maxim on 19th, this place is always delicious and has friendly, good service. A friend of mine brought me here for lunch one day. I had b\xc3\xban m\xc4\x83ng vt which is rice noodles with a good portion of duck meat on top and a good amount of bamboo shoot in a large bowl soup. Served with bean sprouts, mint leaves, jalape\xc3\xb1o a long with a small plate of shredded cabbage salad and ginger dipping sauce for $8 dollars! Guys, I'm telling you I was in heaven! The soup is extremely hot in temperature which I really love! I hate it when my soup is lukewarm not hot enough... anyway, I really enjoyed my lunch there with my friends so much! I can't wait to come back there again and to try another nitems on their menu. I enjoyed having their big combo Pho plus a plate of fried Chinese-style (their description) dimsum with vegetables inside one weeknight dinner time. It's a medium size place, where it seems to me that many regulars come in whenever they are open. Very good service, including a young lady who speaks both English and Spanish. Que Huong is the new name of the old restaurant Maxim. The menu, recipes and people are pretty much the same as before, which is good because I love being greeted by Peter like family every time I go in. The food is everything you want in a hole-in-the-wall restaurant: cheap, authentic, and delicious. I have eaten a lot of good food in Phoenix but this place is and has been one of my favorite restaurants for years, and definitely my favorite place to get Vietnamese food, hands down. Try the fried tofu (extra crispy!) and the vermicelli noodles and you'll be hooked forever. Best Pho in town. Staff is always friendly and attentive.

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Restaurent name is: Giovanni's Hole In The Wall review: An adorable restaurant with excellent service and an authentic Italian feel. The Philly Steak is to die for! :) Well this is awkward. I do not take a bad review lightly. So, I just called to order a pizza from here, as it has been a while, and was told that I was red flagged in their system to not have my order taken. For what you might ask? Well, let me begin by saying I am never rude nor do I not pay my bill. I am polite and always tip very well. That being said let us go ahead and explore my last experience with Papa Pinny's Pizzeria. I ordered a pizza, it arrived late and cold, I accepted the pizza in my hands and tipped the driver, and upon opening the pizza box in my kitchen it was very apparent the top of the pizza had shifted as if the delivery driver took a very, very, sharp turn... Like a U turn... which led to the pizza topping shifting a good third worth over. So when I saw this, considering how much was spent on the pie (They are by no means a cheap pizzeria), I called and politely said that I was not satisfied with the quality of the pizza as it arrived. I mean.. Hell yes I want a pizza to arrive looking like a pizza with the toppings intact, who doesn't? The person who answered the phone said they would sent out a new pizza, when the new pizza arrived the delivery driver curtly requested I return the damaged pizza, which I did. I did not choose post anything at the time because I do not like to post negative reviews and understand that sometimes things just happen. We were satisfied with the new pizza and its condition. So, this bad review is because Papa Pinny's Pizzeria clearly does not take responsibility for a poor product that was clearly their error. Shame on them. This place looked like a nice place. I waited patiently for someone to come take my order. Waited about 10 mins. No one came. I never saw a sign that says u have to order the counter. A group of four came in and ordered way after anyone asked if I wanted to order. I went to the counter and explained I was diabetic and couldn't wait... lady said I'm sorry ... put there order in 2 mins ago... Papa Pinny is one of my favorite places to eat. A LOT of toppings on the pizza. Fresh and delicious. For me and my friend, medium pizza was enough to finish. Great place to hang out and eat with friends. Didn't get get the pizza I wanted and the Manager said their is nothing he can do. Fucking ridiculous.

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Restaurent name is: Baja Fresh Mexican Grill review: Went in here around 12:45 today and the place was packed but the service was still good. I waited in line for less than five minutes, ordered, and waited less than ten minutes to receive my food. They handle the lunch rush with ease. In my opinion, the food in general is overpriced but that's the same at any location. It is literally right off the lightrail, which is super nice. I usually go to Subway by campus but stopping here might become a regular thing for me now. This place is packed during the lunch hour. They have stanchions up to control the lines. \nThe food is standard Baja Fresh, good but not amazing. \nThere is seating outside that is perfect when the weather is right. \n\nPS. The bathroom needs to be cleaned and updated... Excellent fish tacos (including a mahi-mahi variety if you're into that). I really like the salsa bar, not too overwhelming, just the right amount of condiments to choose from. This place was a godsend when looking for a quick bite in downtown Phoenix. Every other place I walked by looked really beat. Huge selection of great tasting food, have tried pretty much every except the shrimp tacos and it is all great. All food is made fast and fresh by friendly people. If you haven't tried it and would like something better than Taco Bell then it is a must. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.\n\nBaja Fresh is a poor man\'s chipotle, but that\'s an insult to poor men everywhere.\n\nFirst off, I think everyone in Phoenix is missing the gene where they actually listen to directions. When you order something, you shouldn\'t get ANOTHER. Totally got that, it ruined the start of my vacation and it made me sick the entire time I was in Phoenix. Ironically, I never stepped into a Baja before, but I learned my lesson to eat dirt rather than eat here.\n\nI ordered a burrito bowl (I think it\'s called "bare" burrito), and I asked for whatever the hell it was, and you have to special order steak or chicken. I said neither but Iwanted guac. No problem they told me. I hate chicken and I got it anyway. I didn\'t know until I got back to my conference. Note to self: they fuck you in the drive-thru.\n\nAnyway, it wasn\'t even that GOOD. And it made me sick. Did I mention that? I don\'t totally blame Baja though. Chipotle did its part in pissing me off for the whole trip. Baja unfortunately just fell out of my butt hours later.

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Restaurent name is: Three Rivers Lounge review: Quaint little hotel bar and restaurant. Mostly small plates and beers with a wine list with 30 or so wines. The Buffalo wings are the star of this place, which is surprising for a hotel bar. Would that they had simple wet nap pack though. \n\nLocated in the otherwise abysmal Pittsburgh Grand Wyndham, I was charmed by this hidden gem. The prices are on the high side for Pittsburg, but I did not feel robbed. There are better bars and restaurants in and around Pittsburgh, but if you are stuck in hotel this place is a great option. The service is efficient without all the niceties of more refined places. The decor is typical of the hotel bar genre. Solid three stars. We were staying at the hotel, were tired from a long day, decided just to get a light dinner at this restaurant in the hotel. They had no small salad choices. So I chose the Caesar salad and added chicken. The chicken was burnt, and extremely dry. The dressing was so heavy...and left an awful aftertaste. The croutons were so hard, I couldn't chew them. Like little square rocks. I left most of it. What a waste. Took 3 glasses of ice water to get the taste out of my mouth. Cost was $18. Horrible...if I was able to give zero stars, I would have. I do not recommend this place to anyone. The worst bar service I have ever had across the country. I travel for work and I refuse to go here when I get back from work. There are 3 gentlemen that "work". One walks the same path and only helps when a lady sat with us, the other does nothing, and the poor bartender has to run around and do all the tables plus the bar. I have made sure to go to any where else but this bar even though I\'m staying at the hotel. This place was decent, but pricey. I had the omelette with bacon, sausage, and bell peppers. You can choose 3 ingrediants to put in your omelette and any addition costs a buck more. It comes with tasted baked potato wedges and your choice of bread. I have to say the bread was great. The overall dish was great. The only reason for the 3 stars was because of the customer service. They were not very attentive to the customers. Maybe its because it is part of the hotel? Maybe they were serving room service ahead of me? I wasnt too sure but wanted to give them some benefit of the doubt. \n\nBesides that, the omelette was fresh hot and was cooked well. If it wasnt for the price and service, this place can easily get a four star. It was also morning, so maybe the staff was just tired? Either or, if you have money, its a decent place to try. Be prepared to wait a bit. Wish I could give this restaurant a big zero this place doesn't even deserve one star ! To start the hostess was less then friendly when we asked about being sited we were told the restaurant was very busy and it would be at least 15 minutes when looking around only 6 tables out of about 40 were occupied so we sat across the hallway , less then 5 minutes passed and a group of about 15 people showed up and were sited right away, so we asked why our group of 3 couldn't be seated the hostess raised her voice and said 3 of the gentleman in the big group were marine recruits ok no problem oh wait my stepson standing by his mom is also a marine recruit deploying with the other 3 gentleman, after telling the hostess our boy was also a recruit then one of the 30 empty tables became available so we were seated right away! Oh yeah as far as the food it took a very long time to get and we all were very displeased!!!!

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Restaurent name is: Mac Shack Spring Valley review: I came across Mac Shack this evening as I was being lazy on a Saturday evening and not wanting to cook or go out to eat so I searched yelp for delivery within 5 miles, "open now". I filled out the info for them to deliver and realized they were about to close for the evening. I called them and they took my order for pickup, which wasn\'t exactly what I wanted, but it beat going out to eat.\n\nI ordered a custom pasta with whole wheat noodles, Alfredo sauce, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus, jalape\xc3\xb1os and sun dried tomatoes. I wanted a salad to go with it so the guy recommended a Green Machine side salad. $12.97 including tax, not bad for a large custom pasta order + salad. \n\nI arrived a few minutes before they closed and forgot I had transferred my credit card to my gym bag, so all I had was a bunch of change at the bottom of my purse. Uh oh. I walked in and scraped together 1\'s and all of the coins in my purse and i had just enough! Phew! The guy was really nice and patient while I was annoyingly scraping up my change for him. Lol. He was very nice. \n\nI brought my pasta home and opened my pasta...smells so good! It was delicious! The jalape\xc3\xb1os were cut perfectly so even if I are one in a bite, it didn\'t overwhelm the flavors of everything else. It was great for the price, I have to say! The Green Machine was different but WOW so delicious!! The dressing is what really makes that salad pop. Loved it! \n\nGreat service, great food, amazing value. I\'ll be back very very soon. Glad I finally tried this place! This place is just plain OVERRATED. They wouldn't even trade out meat in a dish for something else without charging me extra, that or the lady taking my order just plain didn't understand. Still, waste of your money. Go in and see the ideas they have for the specialty dishes and then go home and make it yourself. Loved this place!! I love Mac n cheese and this place didn't disappoint!! I had the Spinach Artichoke Mac n Cheese! Delish!! They even give you a free Tootsie Roll lollipop as you walk out! Will be back very soon!! Great restaurant for choosing what kind of Mac you want, has lots of options. I had the smokehouse bacon Mac and it was delicious when I added some Frank's to it. I would definitely return as its a great concept and they have gluten free!! I didn't know it was possible to mess up macaroni and cheese. Mac Shack has proven me wrong. Twice.

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