Our group of 5 came for Easter brunch. Agora was on point in every aspect. Service - welcoming from the moment we checked in for our reservation. Leo, our primary server, was fantastic. He kept things moving, always gracious and helpful with ordering. Others came by to clear dishes, bring brunch items, or fill mimosas. Wonderful! Atmosphere- awesome. Good music playing, lively vibe. We were seated in the larger side of the downstairs interior (vs. open air patio). I believe that they've invested in noise-absorbing, decorative foam in the ceiling. There was some noise, obviously, but our group had no trouble conversing, even over the light clatter of dishes, music, and other conversations. Much appreciated! The dishes were lovely, everything felt warm and classy. Food. Fabulous. We were first-timers, there for the bottomless brunch. Drinks came first. If you prefer to go non-alcoholic, there's coffee or Turkish tea. We went for the mimosas and we were never left wanting. Fill-ups were frequent and they also brought a bottle and a carafe of OJ to the table. You can sample a bit of everything and be sated. Portions were commensurate with the fact you could always order more. Small, shareable portions - plenty for all. We never felt rushed and our group had plenty of time to drink, eat, celebrate, socialize and enjoy the morning. We stayed the full 2 hours of our reservation. I highly recommend Agora for the brunch experience and hope to come another time for a standard meal. read more

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I love Mediterranean food and was excited to visit this restaurant. I wish I never had. We tried all of their famous dishes - they were fine, not great - and that night I was severely food poisoned. It was one of the worst days of my life. For such a high end location, it is unbelievable that they would sell food that is not proper for eating. Hopefully this is not a trend for the restaurant, but I think it's worth leaving this review in case other people have experienced this. read more

Agora is a fantastic restaurant. I'm a flexitarian who mainly eats a vegetarian diet, but I couldn't hold back here. The ambiance was great, the lighting was perfect, and the setting was welcoming and comfortable. The service was terrific from the moment we walked in the door until the end of our meal. The host was kind and very hospitable. Our server was exceptionally knowledgeable and detailed when discussing the dishes. They provide endless bread, which is always a plus as long as I don't fill up on it. They had a lovely cocktail/mocktail menu, which felt accommodating because I don't drink. The Ottoman sunset was perfect. It wasn't too sweet, had the right amount of spice, and paired well with our meals. Initially, we started with a sampler (not pictured), which provides a variety of spreads, including Htipit, baba ghanouj, hummus, labneh, cacik, and taramosalata. We shared a nice selection of entrees. My Favorite was the Grilled Kalamar. It had a delicious chard and smokey taste. It was perfect, juicy, and full of flavor. My least favorite was the flatbread; it had a nice spice, but I'm not a fan of ground meat. Our bill was $120 (not including tip), not too costly, and worth every penny. Overall, we had a great experience; you should treat yourself to a wonderful evening at Agora on 17th St NW, Washington, D.C. read more

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Sat down at the bar and we order appetizers and main course. It was amazing experience. It's beautiful to place to be with friends or romantic or birthday celebration. I mean anything definitely I'll go back. I heard that they have another one somewhere Turkish restaurant in Georgetown at this one is a agora close to Dupont Circle. I would love to go back again. read more

An amazing brunch! Like most folks, we stopped by Agora to check out its bottomless food and drink (mimosas and Bloody Marys) brunch for about $48. The brunch style is set up where you will order a few (or a bunch) of small plates for about 2 hours or less. You do not need to order everything at once because the food will come out pretty fast. If you are small group (e.g., 2-3 people), it might be better to sit at the bar because you can order your food and beverages directly from the bartender (i.e., you will not have to wait for a server). My favorites were: smoked salmon, HTipiti (roasted red pepper, feta, and thyme), Gavurdagi (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, walnuts, and pomegranate, and Kiymali Eggs Benedict (lamb, strip steak, poached egg). One tip: The serving bread is REALLY delicious, so do not fill up on it. Since this place is VERY popular, you definitely should make reservations for your Turkish brunch experience. read more

Agora DC - A nice spread for a couple of hungry dudes. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I visited during Winter 2024 restaurant week for lunch since I had heard good things about Agora. I made a reservation just to be safe and once I entered, I was seated very quickly too. I ordered the spreads for starters: the hummus and labneh were more delicious than the htipiti. I dare to say the best hummus I have ever eaten at a restaurant. The unlimited pita served with the spreads was so soft, thin, and tasty. One of the tastiest pitas I have ever eaten at a restaurant. I ordered Adana kebab for the second course: although it was not delicious, it was still juicy and flavorful, with the correct balance of seasonings. Sadly, no sides were included with it. However, I would still recommend this dish. I ordered the Turkish baklava for dessert and was disappointed by the taste. Compared to other baklava I have eaten elsewhere, the taste was off, as if it was weeks old. read more

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We were looking forward to trying Agora since we love middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. However, the food was honestly disappointing. We started off with the red pepper and feta dip, and they also gave fresh bread with olive oil on the house. The dip was very bland and lackluster. Honestly the olive oil was more flavorful. Afterwards we got the beef dumplings, and that was honestly magnificent. The dumplings were perfectly cooked and meaty, and the gravy was heaven, and the perfect gravy to dip our bread into. The lamb chops, however we're very disappointing. It was very bland and actually tasted a little bitter. We did both have upset stomachs the next day, and i suspect it was the lamb (perhaps it was not fresh). We did get one of the cocktails which was pretty good. Honestly it was a roller coaster, which is not what I want when I go to a nice restaurant. The ambiance and the service were great, and I appreciate that they're halal. However, I don't think I'll be coming back here again. read more

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service is good. good place to go for large groups. I came here at 8:30pm and there was no wait and we got seated immediately. cacik was good and would order again. it was recommended over the labneh. grilled octopus 5/5 the octopus was so good. I'm not a bean person and I enjoyed the beans. lamb chops were super good. I loved the broccolini and red onions and would order again. anadolu manti is delicious and also would order again. I wanna come back and try more dishes read more

I've had this restaurant on my list for a long time, and I'm glad I finally had the chance to visit! The interior is so cute and the service is an absolute high point of the experience. We were VERY well taken care of! The food is good, but it doesn't quite reach the price point across the board. We love the dips sampler with delicious warm pita--better than Zaytinya's! Everything else was fine but not a standout. The Brussels and cauliflower, for instance, were a little bland. The king shrimp were cool and presented well but not worth the price. The desserts ended the night on a sweet note, although I expected more from the very expensive baklava. I'd happily come back here if someone else is paying read more

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I recognize this is a dramatic claim, but this is my favorite bottomless brunch in perhaps the entire world. Service is excellent, every dish is tasty, refills are abundant, I love the decor and atmosphere. Love it here! No complaints. read more

I been to agora Tyson's and this was my first time at Agora DC. Only complaint I had about this establishment which isn't linked to the restaurant was the parking. Expect to drive around for quite some time if you're looking for street parking. I was so hungry my pics were half assed. We ordered bunch of extra stuff but this was the only pic my fat ass had the time to take. Personally not sure it it was due to my hunger, but I thought food at Agora DC was better than the food at Agora Tyson's. I had their tequila cocktail too and it tasted great. Bread to the spread and all the food was on point. We sat outside it was a little chilly but they have heated lanterns. Our waiter was nice and I had no complaints except for the parking. I'd definitely return to this location. Price point wasn't bad at all either with the current inflation. read more

Agora DC - Sampler* Tuna Tartare* ** - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Nice service! Great happy hour at the bar, good bites (well, that flatbread wasn't great) but all the dips and happy hour drinks were yummy. Would come again! read more

I'm back for a review of dinner. My recent dinner was great! For drinks, I tried the Thyme to Bloom and the Purple Kelebek. I particularly liked the purple cocktail! My two friends and I shared yogurt dip and baba ghanoush, octopus, prawns, cauliflower, and zucchini patties. Everything was great! We also tried the cherry soufflé for dessert. It was really unique and we liked trying it. read more

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Loved the food, drinks, and service! The restaurant is really cute! Our waiter was helpful and kind. read more

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If you're looking for a reasonably-priced brunch with bottomless mimosas and bloody Mary's, this is the spot for you. The food is okay, with little flavor in many of their items. The truffled deviled eggs really just tasted like boiled eggs, and the dips were underwhelming except for the acuka (red paste one). Surprisingly, the cherry jam and butter really helped elevate their cheeses and added a much needed flavor to their items. Other than the acuka, my other favorite item was the baklava french toast WITHOUT the syrup it came with. It tasted just like simple syrup. Would I come back? Yes, for a group of 4 or more. read more

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The food was hands down amazing! They had a variety of options to choose from. Everything was seasoned perfectly. It took some time for a waiter to take our order because the restaurant was packed with people. But, once we ordered, the food came out so fast. I sat outside in the patio area. It was full of people, but it was every spacious. They even have heaters outside if it gets a little chilly. read more

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was invited for lunch today but was most unimpressed with the way the food was coming out. terribly small portions and just small portions on insipid food. On the way out, saw plates half eaten. Too much food is being wasted. They can do better. The owners need to look at the plates that are on the table with so much left over. Not going there again. They can contact me if they need my advise. read more

Stopped here for a late lunch and there was no wait. Had asked to sit at the bar but unfortunately they're closed during lunch service. There was still plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. Opted for indoor because it was a bit warm outside. Ordered the hummus, octopus, and mushrooms and loved absolutely everything! It was all so tasty and I felt full but not grossly full. Would've loved to try more items but I knew it'd be way too much for just 1 person. Thank you toamazing server Andrew for being so welcoming and attentive! You made the experience way better. read more

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Went with a group of 4 and it was such a fun time! The bottomless drinks and food are pristine. Our server kept topping up our mimosas and checked regularly on us in case we wanted more food. My Bloody Mary was amazing and when I requested extra olives, they gave me so many, which I really appreciated. Would definitely come back. read more

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@agoradc in dupont circle (and tysons,va) BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH is $48 PER PERSON and includes unlimited dishes, bloody marys and mimosas... say less! the vibes were great, the food was good, and service incredible read more

Agora DC - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Highly recommend Agora. The cocktail and wine selections are fantastic, offering a wide variety of options to complement the meal. For dinner, we tried an array of dishes, including the Taramosalata, Sucuklu Pide, Ottoman Rice, fried cauliflower, grilled prawns, Kofte, and the Anadolu Manti. Each plate was delicious, showcasing bold flavors and expert preparation. I highly recommend the Anadolu Manti -- these dumplings were amazing. The small plate style is perfect for sharing, and I'd recommend ordering about three dishes per person to fully explore the menu. The Pistachio Soufflé for dessert was perfect--light, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was exceptional. Our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and offered thoughtful recommendations that truly elevated our experience. To top it all off, the decor and ambiance created a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it a great spot for a memorable evening out. **I will say, this restaurant automatically adds a 3% surcharge to all checks. This does not take the place of gratuity, and is explained as a way for the restaurant to keep up with increasing expenses, etc.. While the check notes that you can request the removal of this surcharge, I really don't like this and wish they would simply raise the cost of each menu item. The cost listed on the menu should be the cost of the meal, rather than a 3% higher surprise once you've completed your meal.** read more

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Always good! All the food here is delicious, and the staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. I especially love the branzino and the dip sampler. read more

Agora is like a warm hug on a cold day but for your stomach. There's something about the ingredients used that make you feel safe and seen all at once. I just keeps saying "mmmmm yum". I'm not from DC so this was a first time visit for me. I tipped extra to my uber driver just for the great recommendation. The staff was fantastic and had some amazing knowledge on the food. When I didn't eat most of a plate because MY palette didn't enjoy it they took it off my bill.. I was willing to pay for it because I ordered it. The colors, Music, lighting and overall energy was perfect for a date night with my partner. read more

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We were a party of five celebrating a birthday on Saturday, May 2nd for dinner. The food here was really delicious, and we enjoyed it. We had the sampler platter for spreads, branzino, shrimp, LAHMACUN and SEMSEK flatbreads, ALİ NAZİK KEBAP, ŞİŞ TAVUK, and more. The only issue with the food was the shrimp, which we found difficult to eat. However, overall we still enjoyed the meal. The rest of the food was excellent. What upset our party more was the service. We had an issue with the manager on duty, who was extremely rude especially on a day of celebration. He could have handled the situation differently. I understand that customer service can be frustrating and overwhelming, but being kind isn't difficult, especially since our table was understanding and respectful. After the interaction with the manager, the waitstaff seemed to give our party the cold shoulder, which truly ruined the atmosphere. We all felt uncomfortable and wanted to leave the restaurant. I was also disappointed that we weren't offered anything like a dessert for the birthday, even though I made sure to note the occasion in my reservation. That said, I'm truly grateful to the bartender, who did his best to keep our spirits high. We appreciated his service and hospitality. Unfortunately, due to this experience, we did not feel welcomed and will not be returning. read more

Agora for brunch is a must go to! The service is always great and so is the ambiance. One of my fave brunch places.

Went here for a Sunday brunch! Mimosas were filled plentifully and always without asking which I appreciate! The menu is bottomless so they bring you everything except you order one main entree. We asked for refills on certain spreads and promptly received them. Almost everything was a hit. Some things were good, not great. The all inclusive $48 is for everything, and even if you're not drinking you pay that same price. I'd be back with a large group for sure, since they know how to handle a crowd! read more

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Kız arkadaşımla buraya gittim onun serpme kahvaltısını denemek için. Otantik Türk kahvaltı değil, yani kaymak bal gibi şeyler yoktu ama çılbır güzeldi ve Türk çay hizmeti de var. Hafta sonu kahvaltıda sınırsız içecekler isteyebilirsiniz, ve başlamak için çok güzel orta doğu soğuk mezeler verirler - benim en sevdiğim bundan önce hiç görmediğim "acuka" adla bir mezedi, kırmızı biber ezmesi gibi olduğunu diyebilirsiniz. Menemen ya mıhlama da olsaydı daha güzel olurdu. read more

Agora DC - Serpme kahvaltı - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Pleasantly surprised by this restaurant! Our waiter explained that the dishes come in small portions so they recommend 3 dishes per person to get full. Me and my friend went for it! We ordered the spread sampler (worth it) and the cauliflower, rice, grape leaves, kabob and branzino. I wasn't a huge fan of the branzino because it was a little dry, but everything else was delightful. We even got the desert that took 15 minutes to make - amazing. Our waiter was attentive and patient because we had a lot of questions. Cool vibes inside too! read more

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The food was amazing! I've never had this type of food before but was pleasantly surprised. I was in a more secluded part of the restaurant and didn't get to see the full thing but it was very busy and we still received good service. read more

Agora DC - Mocktail çiçek - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We went here during restaurant week. We had a early reservation, when we arrived we were seated right away. The restaurant is really nice and quaint inside. Erick our server was fantastic he took time and went over the menu with us. It was a four course meal. First we started out with the beet root salad. It came on a bed on rose water inspired greek yogurt. It was flavorful and light a great way to start a meal. Next we both selected the Fethiye Kabak roasted zucchini stuffed with rice and ground beef on a bed if greek yogurt. This was very flavorful and filling. The third course we had Lamb Chops and Keske. The Keske was really good just the right amount. The Lamb Chops were cooked perfect with really good flavor. The only thing I would say is that they had a little to much fat left on them. The last course was the dessert we both got the Kazandibi which I would say was really different in a good way. It was not very sweet, but being made from rice paste and tree gum it was gummy. All in all it was a really good meal and I would recommend going to Agora if you are in D.C. and looking for some good Turkish food. read more

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TOO GOOD! Agora, please come to NYC!! Would go back to DC just get dinner here and have my new favorite cocktail - mystic flora! A friend from DC recommended this spot to us and it did not disappoint and was the highlight of our trip. Get the Mystic Flora cocktail or the Aroma and all the dips - we loved the babaganoush and the Htipiti (red pepper and feta). The pita is so soft!! Also tried the kesek short rib, manti, lahmacun (adana) flatbread and the crème brûlée with lavender. Everything was amazing so you can't go wrong. Our server was also super nice and attentive. Chill and cute vibes - will be back 100% read more

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3.5 stars. Came for brunch and we were seated immediately with a reservation which was great since they were so crowded but then we sat for 20 minutes and no one greeted us. We watched the table next to us be greeted and have food on their table within five minutes AFTER we arrived. We were waiting on one more person but not so much as a hi or offer to get us started with coffee or explain how brunch works so that left a sour taste right off the bat. Overall a decent brunch. They kept the mimosas filled and they bring you out everything so no need to request certain items. You get to choose an egg dish which is nice but I wish we were able to try more. Eggs could have used salt and all the meats were pretty overcooked. Dips and bread were great and the french toast was just okay. Service was okay. They were packed and there were 1 or 2 waiters working the entire area. We weren't ever really able to flag people down to order things (never managed to order a coffee). It's very cute on the inside but the atmosphere was way too loud. We were screaming at each other. Definitely sit outside if you can. Brunch was overall okay but wouldn't come back. read more

We went to Agora for a Sunday brunch. The menu is a bottomless brunch that includes a ton of food and drink. The only thing you pay extra for is some of the cocktails (but with mimosas included in the main price, we didn't need any additional drinks). You begin the feast with a bunch of different starters. My favorites were the Acuka and the Labneh, but they were all very good. You also get to select one of the egg dishes. I went for the Sucuk. The sausage had good flavor, but the eggs were kind of bland. My wife had the Classic Eggs Benedict and really liked it. All of the egg dishes come with a side of potatoes which were really good. After all of that, they wrap it up with some French Toast and Greek yogurt. We definitely didn't leave hungry! The service was very good on a busy day - the staff was a very attentive and cleared dished and brought new ones in a timely manner. We sat on the spacious patio, which was beautiful on a pleasant spring morning. Definitely an enjoyable brunch experience! read more

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Agora DC is a mediocre, at best, bottomless brunch spot. Plenty of better options. The overall vibes are nice; great music and beautiful setting. However, the food was mediocre, bottomless drinks were slow flowing, and the service was abysmal. When our waiter filled our cups, he would pour less than 2/3rd the way up (see picture). Additionally, the waiter almost never checked on us, making it impossible to order an additional mimosa. It was a struggle to get more than 3 mimosas during our 2 hour reservation. Also, whenever we asked for a second plate, the waiter and running staff forgot our order. At one point, they brought out the wrong plate to us. We tried it and told the waiter that we don't think it's what we ordered. The waiter apologized, grabbed the plate and served it to the table next to us! WHAT! That's nasty. We tried to stop the waiter to tell him but he stormed back to the kitchen without paying much attention to his surroundings. I would avoid Agora. read more

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We enjoyed a truly excellent lunch last week at Agora. We were looking for an interesting restaurant near Dupont Circle. We already have one or two places that we enjoy but were wanting to find another. Agora is absolutely one restaurant that we will return to. It was a warm day and so we decided to sit outside. There is a nice outside seating area that's covered-which helps both with sun and rain. The hostess greeted us in a very friendly way and showed us to our table. Our server Anthony N came shortly and offered us both water and excellent thick crusted bread. Anthony was absolutely amazing. As this was our first visit to Agora, he made several suggestions that were absolutely on target. The first was to choose the Spread Sampler. Each of the spreads was excellent, we especially enjoyed the humus, and baba ganoush. And of course the bread provided was first rate. We chose two mezzeh dishes, the Bruksel Lahana which is grilled brussels sprouts, the other the Mixed Mushrooms. Each of these dishes were extremely well seasoned, well sized and delicious. The mushrooms were al dente - nice and firm while being cooked to perfection. Our desserts, OMG. The Kunefe was very good. I have not had this dessert since my visit to an Arab village. To be honest, Agora's version was not quite as good, but it was still really satisfying. The chocolate Bavaroise was a bit rich for me, but my wife loved it. It was my wife's birthday and they gave us 2 pieces of baklava. Also very good. This was not too sweet and relatively light. I've had better, but this was good. We will absolutely return to Agora. It's a restaurant where the staff appear to be well treated and they in turn take good care of their customers. read more

Agora DC - Bruksel Lahana - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This was by far the best restaurant week deal we've had. The $65/person got us five courses that were absolutely amazing. I still dream about the lamb chops, karides guvec, keskek, and baklava. The ambiance in there is great and the service was consistent and attentive. Will absolutely be coming back! read more

For bottomless brunch -- this is definitely my favorite I've tried in DC so far. For $55 you get unlimited food and mimosas or bloody mary's. Drinks are nothing to write home about but they're fun, the food is AMAZING. Far better bang for your buck here at brunch than at dinner. The spreads are phenomenal, the egg dishes/meat were enjoyable, cheese plates/deviled eggs were all really good. We left very full! Service charge was included! read more

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We stumbled across this AMAZING Mediterranean restaurant and will definitely make it a regular when in DC! The bartender Yekta makes fantastic drinks, the chef made delights that we won't forget! The pistachio and white chocolate soufflé is to die for! read more

Agora DC - White Chocolate and Pistachio soufflé - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Thank you Agora for providing me with one of the most flavorful meals I've had in quite some time!! I must admit I'm a stickler for well balanced, seasoned/ flavorful dishes and all the dishes I tried at Agora hit every single note. So, let's get into it... The evening, I visited Agora I really had a taste for a different type of cuisine. Mediterranean was recommended and I'm so glad that it was. Agora is located in Dupont Circle so you can imagine how vibrant the restaurant was on a Friday night. We were seated inside which is decorated beautifully. Service was stellar and our server was very knowledgeable of the menu. This was great because she helped me pick what I feel where the best items on the menu. For the evening, we ordered the scallops, grilled octopus, Branzino, grilled prawns, lamb chops and grilled chicken. As I mentioned earlier, every single dish was flavorful and cooked to perfection. I mentioned to my friend that the grilled chicken was one of the best things I've ordered from a restaurant in a very long time (and let's just say that is very high praise coming from me lol). Agora has a customer for life in me if they continue to serve masterfully created dishes. Do yourself a favor and check them out, I can promise you won't be disappointed! read more

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Had a great birthday dinner here! Service was great and a great selection of food and drinks for our large group that had both people with dietary restrictions and who are not big drinkers. They have a great mocktail menu. read more