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Me and my family came here for dinner. It is a beautiful location right on the intracoastal. I started with: “Little Gem Caesar, herb croutons, shaved parmesan, creamy caesar dressing – $14.00” This salad was composed of 4 small sections of uncut lettuce with dressing and parmesan scattered over these lettuce chunks. It was good – but this pathetic little salad was $14.00 – RIPOFF. For dinner, I ordered: “Pan Seared Sea Scallops , beluga lentils, roasted corn, romesco sauce, watercress – $38.00”. The waitress, who was very nice, should have mentioned there wasn’t going to be enough food on the plate for a hungry seagull. I kid you not folks, they brought out my plate, I thought they brought an appetizer by mistake. No mistake. There were 3 scallops, each about the size of a ping pong ball, sitting on a small bed of lentils. The seasoning on the scallops was very salty. I was done eating in about 4 minutes. I did tell the waitress that I was disappointed and they took $8.00 off the cost of my dinner, thereby costing me only $10.00 per scallop. My wife had the grouper ($38.00) and said it was just ok. My daughter had Rustic Rigatoni and didn’t like it and wouldn’t eat it. I really don’t mind spending a decent amount of money on an exceptional meal, but these were anything but exceptional and the small portions of my meal (salad and scallops) amounts to nothing more than a ripoff. 1 star is for the restaurant, 1 star is for the nice view. Sorry but be won’t be coming back.

Rew Orleans – Menu with Prices – 447 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City

First off, and most importantly, the food was pretty good. My wife ordered the Caesar salad (without croutons), and she got a very small, underwhelming bowl of lettuce, Caesar dressing, and some parmesan cheese. For $5, we could’ve gotten a couple of Caesar salad kit bags and made our own. But, the fried shrimp po boy I had was unbelievably good! It was a little pricey ($16), but the sandwich was cut into three large pieces, and came with a side of fries. That being said, you’re hit with an “old odor” when you walk in. Not sure if it was mildew or what. Not super strong, but definitely noticeable. They also had a DJ in there that night. Very nice, older gentleman, but it was kind of awkward with there only being customers at 3-4 tables. As others have said, the decor looks like they got some decorations from Party Galaxy or Walmart. It was a bit corny, to be honest. Our waitress was a real sweetheart. She was very friendly, and had a nice, bubbly personality. We really liked her. However, my wife’s salad was brought out 5-10 minutes before my sandwich was ready, so she was done eating by the time mine got there. From the time we ordered, it took probably 30 minutes for my food to get to the table. Not horrible, but not great either. I think there are some things that the owners could do to improve this restaurant. If they do, I have no doubt that this place will be a huge hit!

Kurt’s Euro Bistro – Menu with Prices – 3305 Peachtree Industrial Blvd #100, Duluth

Made reservations here for 7:00 PM dinner with my wife. Arrived promptly at 7 and was seated immediately at a table for 2 right nest to two other ‘table for 2’. Wife ordered sweet tea and I just had water. Was interesting they brought a ‘Peak’ Iced Tea in a bottle to the table; guess they don’t make iced tea themselves. We ordered a House Salad to share first; the endive was quite sour tasting or maybe bitter is a better description, but the dressing was a vinegar based and was very good. My wife ordered the Jagger Schnitzel and I ordered the Sauerbraten for a different meal. We had just finished our salad and another server brought our two dinners and placed it at our table. This was not the waitress that had taken the order. My wife started to eat hers but a few minutes later the regular waitress came, indicated that the dinners were for the table next to us and she promptly picked up my dinner that I hadn’t touched yet. My wife said she had already taken a bite of hers and indicated she wasn’t going to eat without my dinner being there too; so she hesitantly put my plate back down. I think the couple at the next table were just as shocked at what just happened as we were. What were the chances we both ordered the same dinners? And then to want to remove ours and give them to the next table? Have you been to waitressing school to know you don’t give someone else’s food to another?The food was good; we had recently eaten German food at two other places so this compared. Was a bit more expensive at this restaurant and prepared slightly differently. The Sauerbraten was very good. We finished most of what we had; my wife asked the waitress where the red cabbage was with her Jagger Schnitzel and the waitress indicated it did not come with red cabbage; which we found surprising. At $26 you think they would spare red cabbage on it too just like other German restaurants.We ordered an apple struetel to go and we ate it at home. This struetel was exceptional; the best we had of 3 different German restaurants.Overall a good dinner but a bit of a shock at the dinner mix-ups.

The Macintosh – Menu with Prices – 479B King St, Charleston

The Macintosh is known for being one of the best upscale restaurants in Charleston. I came here on a Friday night with my uncle after hearing great reviews. We made our reservation about a week in advance for 8pm, and when we arrived it was fairly busy. The Macintosh has seating both inside and outside under an enclosed patio, and the atmosphere is very dark, intimate, and modern. As for the food, we decided to go with 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, and a dessert. For our appetizers, we ordered the bread plate, scallops, and the head lettuce salad. These were about $8-10 each, and each were just large enough to serve one person. The bread was tasty and soft, the scallops were a bit chewy, and the salad was light and delicious. The scallops appetizer does only come with 2 scallops, but you are able to add on more at an additional cost. For dinner, we ordered the Pork Schnitzel, the Triggerfish, and the Vegetable Plate. The Pork Schnitzel was our favorite, and it came with two huge filets that tasted very similar to fried chicken. The Triggerfish was also delicious, but it was served over a savory succotash which we liked even more than the fish itself. The Vegetable Plate was surprisingly tasty considering that is was truly just a plate of vegetables. One thing you MUST try is the bone marrow bread pudding. This is a Macintosh staple and is truly nothing more than a fluffy, cheesy bread side. But, it’s truly unique and one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. If you enjoy this and want to take it to the next level, they offer their bread pudding as a dessert topped with apple butter and vanilla ice cream. Aside from the food, the Macintosh had exceptional service. Our waitress was attentive without being overbearing, and I was even escorted to the restroom TWICE when I couldn’t find it. The Macintosh also seems like a great place for groups. There were two large bachelor parties seated near us with 10+ people, and they received their food/drinks as quick as we did. Overall, I was very impressed with Macintosh. If you’re in Charleston and looking for an upscale fine-dining restaurant, this is your place.

Big Top Brewing Company Gainesville – Menu with Prices – 201 SE 2nd Ave #101, Gainesville

***This review does not include alcoholic drinks. It seems to me the brewery is amazing and the drinks are fantastic based upon comments from friends who drink here. This review is about the food and the general establishment.*** When the 4 of us arrived, it was somewhat empty at 6:30 pm, and we were seated immediately. The instant we sat down, the server oddly asked if we were ready to order. After requesting more time, I chose a Caesar salad and a chicken taco, the special of the evening. I asked for no added cilantro on the taco (side note: I don’t hate cilantro, but I like it in small doses). There were several awkward moments with the server during ordering. She was very nice, but did not know a lot about the menu or what was available as we were ordering. It took 30-45 minutes for the food to come out even though it was fairly empty. First came the taco: the flavor was great, with moist seasoned chicken, chipotle flavors in the sauce, and sour lime notes. However, they gave me a corn tortilla instead of the wheat I requested, and they left off the pico because there is cilantro in it. The other strange thing was the Caesar salad (see attached photo). First, the lettuce was romaine, but it was shredded greens and did not include the center rib. Secondly, the dressing came on the side and the salad was on a flat plate. Allow me to over-analyze for a moment: Caesar dressing is very heavy and creamy. It needs a sturdy and watery lettuce to help hold and distribute the dressing evenly. It also needs to be tossed thoroughly in a bowl so that you do not have gobs of dressing in sections of the salad. I have to say that it was the least pleasurable Caesar salad I have eaten in a long time. It turns out the server made these decisions for me without asking me: leaving off the pico, and putting the dressing on the side. As someone who has worked in the service industry, I have been trained to ask what people want, even if it is strange and nonsensical. You cannot make a unilateral decision about the food someone else is paying for and eating. Finally, be cautious when paying the bill. They use a handheld system at the table to place your order and cash you out. When you pay the bill, they automatically add a TWENTY-FIVE percent tip to the order unless you choose otherwise. It is NOT clear on the screen they are doing this, and you are not given an itemized bill to double check before you pay. So, fair warning, ask for an itemized bill prior to the server checking you out. The executive summary: Come here for drinks and choose the food wisely. Be very clear with the staff regarding your preferences. Ask for an itemized bill and watch the tip when checking out.

Mermaid’s Seafood Restaurant – Menu with Prices – 1725 Walkley Rd, Ottawa

I had dinner here with my husband and overall the food was excellent. The portions were a little small for the price and my appetite though. I ordered the Salmon Combo Plate ($19.99) which comes with your choice of 2 sides from rice, salad and potatoes. I chose the latter two. My husband got the Tilapia Combo Plate ($16.99) and he chose the salad and rice. My salmon filet was a good size and it was nicely grilled. The flavour was excellent. The potatoes were seasoned wedges and were fried. They were hot and crispy. The salad was a mix of romaine lettuce, bell peppers, cucumbers, red cabbage, and red onions. Ingredients were fresh. I asked for the dressing on the side and it arrived as requested. I’m glad I got the dressing on the side because it was very oily and I used less than a tenth of the dressing they gave me. My husband’s plate came with the wrong sides (rice and potatoes, instead of rice and salad). The server realized right away as soon as she brought out the plate and then brought out a salad in a separate bowl acknowledging that the kitchen had made a mistake. We didn’t even have to say anything. I was most impressed by this. Since the portions were a bit small, this extra bonus side dish was happily devoured, lol. I had a taste of my husband’s tilapia and while it was a bit on the salty side, I still liked it. It was lightly breaded but not oily at all, and the fish was flakey. I also had a taste of his rice and it was so flavourful. It was full of spices which I couldn’t make out, but I really enjoyed it. The food was delicious, but I was still hungry after my meal. I don’t usually order appetizers, but I would recommend it here, unless you have a tiny appetite. The restaurant is relatively new (only a few months old, as per our server), and the place is very clean looking. The washrooms were very clean and I particularly noticed that the toilet paper was not the usual “feels like sandpaper” industrial type found in public spaces, but the soft type that you would find in people’s homes. The server was soft-spoken and polite. Food was served in a timely manner. I liked that they give you a pitcher of ice water at your table. No liquor license. But they have a variety of non-alcoholic drinks. The restaurant is in Herongate Square, which is where Herongate Mall used to be before they tore down the enclosed mall and made it into an open plaza. I like the plaza better! Lots of free parking.

Bellini’s Bistro – Menu with Prices – 350 Pennsylvania St, Buffalo

This is the perfect (!!!!) place to go before a concert at Kleinhan’s Music Hall….. and not just because of the great location. The setting is lovely. The service is wonderful. And, the food was absolutely delicious. Being that the name of the place is “Bellini’s, I had to have a Bellini before dinner. The champagne and peach nectar were delightfully refreshing as we looked at the menu. For a starter we shared a Caesar Salad which was fresh and wonderful with just the right amount of flavorful dressing, crunchy croutons, and a liberal amount of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Fresh baked bread with delicious olive tapenade was brought to the table. While everything on the menu sounded delicious, the two of us decided to each order one of the evening’s specials. Since one was a steak dish and the other a scallops dish, we figured we could share half-and-half and end up with our own version of a “Surf and Turf” (how cute are we?!?). The steak (New York Strip) was cooked exactly medium, flavorful, and extremely tender. It was served with smashed skin-on red potatoes and grilled zucchini and red peppers. The scallops were cooked to wonderfully and placed atop perfectly toothsome risotto and accompanied by more of the delicious grilled veggies. Desserts are reportedly made in-house. We decided to share the tiramisu which was more like a layer cake than the traditional recipe. Still, it was flavorful and fresh with a wonderful creaminess and perfect coffee flavor. We will definitely be back (again and again)!!!!

Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro – Menu with Prices – 1402 W 10th St, Erie

I so wanted to love this place, but I just can’t. The hostess was super friendly, the cocktails were fine. That’s where it all ended. I was disappointed in the rest of the meal, which was Caesar salad, wings, shrimp & grits, and red velvet cake. The salad came out moments after I ordered it, the lettuce seemed slimy and the dressing something off of a store shelf The appetizer wings were so small that I could barely hold them. The tasted good, but were by far the smallest wings I have ever seen Then the implosion happened. I ordered shrimp & grits, and asked the waitress if there are Cajun spices on it. Her response was, it’s a very mild dish so asked if they could make it spicy. WTF – the cook (notice I didn’t say chef) decided to make the sauce with ghost peppers, and sent it out without informing the waitress or me. When I informed the waitress I couldn’t eat the meal she took it back and I could hear her talking to the cook in back. She came back to me and stated that they made the sauce with ghost peppers. Her words were, ” that is not spicy, that is we’re trying to kill you!” Two bottles of water later, an upset stomach, and a mouth still on fire, I ordered a desert And out came this “homemade” red velvet cake. I was hoping for some redemption. A southern themed restaurant, a red velvet cake, maybe this would work itself out. Nope! Another disappointment. In the end, the waitress stated that she knew I was upset with my $19 shrimp & grits and offered to take something off of the bill. I ordered it, even though the cook went overboard, I told her that it was partially my fault and I was OK with my mistake. She came back to the table, handed me the bill and stated, I took care of the shrimp & grits. I felt it not necessary but acceptable since I ate three small bites before I sent it back. Turns out that she took $2.85 off the $19 meal. Why bother? How about hand me the bill and wish me well? It was one of the worst meals I have had in Erie.

New York Butcher Shoppe – Menu with Prices – 2222 Augusta St #4, Greenville

A M A Z I N G !!!! Owners on site. They actually care. They will take time to explain and educate. We came in because we were wanting to do a BBQ and wanted a nice cut of beef. The owner took time to explain and made the perfect choice. A ribeye bone in and perfect size for two. Our expectations on the beef were high and they delivered. We also bought the Caesar salad and the mashed potato with goat cheese. Our expectations of the sides were lower ( itâ??s a butcher shop) but Jesus Mary and Jospeh (said not in vain but with all due respect) the Caesar salad lettuce was crispy, the croutons perfect and such a delicious dressing. I think I make the most amazing mashed potatoes, but these were a close second or maybe even better! Finally. If a beef ribeye was not enough, we took home two house made bratwurst… we cooked those up too. Nothing I can think of compares except for bratwurst I ate in Germany!

The Fish House Restaurant & Seafood Market – Menu with Prices – 4910 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne

The kitchen needs Chef Ramsay! First time at this restaurant. Three employees were trying to fix the front door. They all greeted us and the hostess promptly seated us. The bartender/waitress (B/W) quickly appeared explained the it was 1/2 off wine by the glass night. She left us to look over the menu. We ordered a glass of wine each. I ordered 1/2 dozen raw oysters to be served as my meal (they were very large and wonderful). My husband ordered scallops with asparagus and crab slaw salad. About 15 minutes later 4 people were seated behind us. Over 30 minutes had passed since we ordered and my husband’s salad still had not been delivered. The table behind us got there crab salads, I said to the B/W excuse me where is my husband’s salad and I pointed to my watch. She said she was going to check and that there were only 2 people in the kitchen and that everything was made to order. I then walked around the restaurant to see how many people were in the restaurant. A couple had leftovers already bagged, 2 gentlemen were finishing their meal, a family of 6 were eating, us, and the table of 4 behind us. Definitely not a rush on the kitchen. I asked the hostess if there was a mgr on duty, yes a GM was there. As I was explaining to the GM, my husband’s salad came to the table as did my oysters. The B/W immediately returned with my husband’s dinner. The GM apologized and said she would comp our meal and give us dessert. I said that was nice, but not expected and I thanked her. The scallops were small and the asparagus woody ends were never cut off. He left those pieces on his plate the B/W asked if he didn’t like the asparagus. He replied, not the tough woody ends. She obviously told the GM, because we could here her talking to the chef about who made the asparagus, how long ago was it made, then she said it all needed to be thrown away. She then came out to the table behind us and told the woman not to eat the asparagus on her plate because it wasn’t any good and that she would compensate her for it. I did get some items from the salad bar, which was good. Dessert was never offered. We did tip on the full bill prior to the compensation. Sure hope they can turn the kitchen around, because this restaurant has good potential.

DiJulios Italian Restaurant – Menu with Prices – 5422 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd, Naples

This restaurant has been around for years and for good reason. It is located at the end of a strip mall. Nothing fancy inside but the food is reasonably priced and fantastic. With all meals you get freshly made bread, your choice of the soup of the day or a Caesar or house salad. With non-pasta entrees you also get a choice of pasta, vegetables or potato. The bread is very good. It came warm out of the oven. It would be slightly better if the butter was not so hard though. My mom and dad both had minestrone soup which they said was phenomenal. I had the Caesar salad and it was excellent. The dressing is a little on the strong side but you can tell it is homemade. I also like that they crumble the croutons on it which is just a little different touch but you get a little bit of it in almost every bite. My mother had the eggplant parmesan which she loved. It is very thinly sliced and had three good-sized pieces. My father had the chicken parmesan, which was a huge piece and he said it was delicious. I had the baked stuffed shrimp which I cannot recommend enough. I normally would not think of ordering seafood at an Italian restaurant but this dish is amazing. It has a seafood stuffing on the bottom and six or seven decent sized shrimp on top. It is served with hot butter on the side. It is a very rich dish and although the portion size doesn’t look huge it is more than enough. I will order this dish probably every time I go as it is that delicious. We were too stuffed for dessert but hope to save room next time we go.

Leaf & Ladle Menu with Prices 1113 N State St, Bellingham

We had lunch here yesterday and were very happy with the food and the friendly staff. I had a generous taste of the yummy Hearty Veggie Soup and then ordered a bowl of it. Both my husband and I ordered the vegetarian Caesar Salad with tempeh and it was terrific. They were not stingy with the tempeh!! As strict vegetarians, we are virtually never able to eat Caesar Salad outside our home because of the use of anchovy paste in the dressing. The only negative was that the salad portion was ridiculously HUGE and we could easily have shared one. The staff should tell people how huge it is!!! We would definitely go again!

Plaza III Steakhouse – Menu with Prices – 12631 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park

We have dined at this restaurant four times since it relocated to Overland Park. Three times we were there for dinner and one time for happy hour. We have had one good experience for dinner and two that were unacceptable. Happy hour was great — great service and food and prices and we’ll definitely return for that. Our experience for dinner in December and this most recent experience were unacceptable. Our experience in January was great. When we were there for dinner with friends last weekend it was the worst experience of the four we had. The service was slow and the food mediocre. Drink and appetizer service was also slow, they arrived about the same time dinner was served. There were four different entrees served at the table and the most positive comment was that the food was passable. The prime rib was a nice cut and cooked perfectly but was tough, the same with the filet and the shrimp in the shrimp/scallops dish were chewy. The caesar salad and wedge were drenched in dressing, WAY too much. The spinch on the oysters rockefeller was almost raw. We expressed our displeasure to the Manager and he gave us a complimentary bottle of wine — which was nice of him, but really didn’t make up for the unacceptable experience. I really hate to give up on eating dinner here because our one good experience in January during Restaurant Week was that good. But for the prices they charge I don’t want to take a chance on spending a lot of money for a dining experience that is unacceptable.