Honestly confused as to why I haven't been here sooner. I've always heard great things about Alta Via from coworkers who live in Fox Chapel and they were all correct. Inside is stunning and small enough to feel low key. The food and service was fantastic. Bread service (I think focaccia?) was spot on. The long island duck was juicy and tender. It was marinated with a delicious fig thyme sauce - so unique! The papardelle pasta was very good as well. The braised beef was tender and the noodles were super long. I would 100% recommend trying the desserts. My favorite was the chocolate torte and the tiramisu was definitely a runner up. Overall, it was a great meal all around. Will definitely be back to try more pasta! read more

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We had a fantastic dinner tonight. Alta Via is one of my favorites for Italian! The drinks are always good and the service is top notch. Tonight we shared the Little Gem salad (not pictured) and we each got a small portion for our main course. I normally get the Bucatini, but tonight I went with the Ricotta Ravioli in a Lemon cream sauce with sweet corn. 5 stars! My husband had the Rigatoni and meatballs. The meatballs were tender and you could tell they were slow cooked in the sauce. Dessert was the Chocolate Torte. This was a miss for me just because of the density of the chocolate. The flavor was amazing just too rich for me. read more

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Came in for lunch with co-workers at the recommendation of one of them who lives close by and this was an excellent recommendation! They have one of the most extensive pasta menus I've ever seen, loaded with all freshly-made entrée's that sounded so appetizing! All items here are made fresh to order and tasted great! The focaccia was excellent too! Service was great! Our server did an excellent job paying close attention to our needs and making suggestions. The venue and décor is also nicely done and cozy. I'm looking forward to returning! read more

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The sauce was delicious, just the right spice! This is the larger portion which I thought was "normal" so I couldn't imagine a small! Table bread was also delicious. read more

Alta Via - Cavatelli - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

I've never been disappointed by the wonderful experience at Alta Via! We had reservations with 2 other couples for our friend's birthday. Parking was easy right in front of the building! We got there right at our reservation time and were promptly seated (worth mentioning since the last Big restaurant we went to had us waiting 30+ mins to be seated with a reservation!) the atmosphere was swanky and inviting, enough to have conversations without needing to yell over music or chatter. Our table was half rounded booth, half chairs. Our server Tim was delightful! One of my friends explained her wine preferences and he was kind enough to point her to the right wine for her (Pinot Nero) and she loved it. I got the Prosecco Cocktail, which was the right amount of refreshing and sparkling. The fresh focaccia bread, served with olive oil, butter, and sea salt, hit the spot to start the meal. We ordered the fig appetizer to start and our friends shared the burrata, both delicious. For dinner, I did a small portion of the bucatini and the pappardelle. The pasta was perfectly Al dente, and the short rib in the pappardelle was outstanding. My husband got the branzino. It was cooked perfectly - he likes lemon, but not in huge amounts, so I wouldn't recommend if you don't love citrus. Our meal took about an hour and a half, the perfect amount of time to eat a few courses and celebrate time with friends. We were too full for dessert but we'll be back soon to eat some chocolate hazelnut torte and olive oil cake! read more

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Food was outstanding. Our waitress gave us very focused service, that of a truly fine restaurant. Appetizers were delicious! It's refreshing to go to an establishment where everyone who's working there is helping one another, a well oiled machine. That's hard to find these days. The passion for consistency shines at Alta Via. Go fill yourself with fine foods. read more

Alta Via - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

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What an incredible meal at Alta Via - my third in the last several years, and the best yet, I think. We were here to celebrate my husband's birthday with a group of good friends, and everyone had a beautiful spread of food! Both the service and ambiance were absolutely wonderful from the moment we entered. It's a chic and cozy space with booths and interesting nooks for tables, with capabilities for large and small groups. We started with cocktails and wine, and I had a lovely Aperol spritz. The house focaccia bread arrived shortly thereafter with butter, oil, and salt, and it was warm and delicious. My husband and I tried the current burrata appetizer, which was phenomenal - served with an arugula salad and grilled bread. Our mains were four types of pasta, all of which we absolutely loved. The small portions are very generous, and you will DEFINITELY be full afterwards! Tragically we didn't have room for dessert, but I've had the tiramisu and olive oil cake before and both are delicious. I highly recommend Alta Via for any special evening, and there's truly something for everyone on the menu! read more

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We celebrated our 30th Anniversary at Alta Via. Best ambiance ever! The staff went beyond expectations. The food was perfect and the wine, top notch. Thank you for making our Anniversary celebration, perfect!!! read more

Great drinks! Great service! My husband took me for my birthday and Portia was our bartender and the cocktails she made were beautiful, delicious and strong. My husband is not a fan of olives but said these were the best he'd ever had. read more

Alta Via - Rosemary and Orange olives - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

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The food was yummy, the atmosphere was great, and the staff was phenomenal! We had a lovely time!

Always a pleasant dining experience here. The pasta's are all amazing! Drinks are strong. Good choice for a nicer but not super luxurious dinner. read more

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Fantastic Italian restaurant! Came here for my birthday dinner and they made it a wonderful experience. The restaurant is very clean, with modern and classy design. Our waiter brought us warm bread right away, with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and butter. It was delicious, light, and fresh and we enjoyed the various ways to top our bread. For my entree I ordered the Fusilli and it was incredible! The vodka sauce had a wonderful blend of sweetness and spice from the Calabrian chili. The noodles tasted handmade and cooked perfectly to be soft enough to enjoy, but also hold enough structure to scoop up the sauce. On top the whipped mascarpone and chives added a brightness to the dish. Every bite was very enjoyable and delicious in flavor! The large portion was perfect for dinner and take a little home for lunch the next day. Can't wait to come back and try another one of their pasta entrees. Make sure to sign up for the Big Burrito email list and you'll get a free $30 entree on your birthday! read more

Alta Via - Fusilli - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

So happy we tried this place out for an early birthday celebration!! We were pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is very chic but also very cozy, which was perfect for an upscale Italian meal. We started with the burrata and beans and greens. The burrata was okay, about what you'd expect but the beans and greens were so tasty and flavorful! The romaine salad was pretty simple, not much going on. We loved the focaccia bread that came complimentary as well. We decided to do family style and share a variety of pasta dishes. We ordered four large pastas between the five of us and it was more than enough. We got the orecchiette, fusilli, bucatini, and pappardelle. All pastas are made in house and were delicious. We definitely need to try the gnocchi next time. We also had a great server, Trent, who took great care of us. We will definitely be back!! read more

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My husband and I went here on a date early on a Saturday. There were very few people there so we were able to sit in a large booth in the bar area. The place is very pleasing to the eye - from the dimly lit, aesthetically pleasing dining room to a large wooden structure hanging over the bar containing a variety of plants. It was much more of a fine dining experience than I anticipated! We began our meal with the meatball starter - 3 meatballs in a delicious red sauce. We were served freshly made focaccia bread with a side of butter, oil and rosemary sea salt. It was probably some of the best bread I have ever had. Soft and pillowy with a light crust. Perfect for dipping into the extra meatball sauce! I then had the winter salad - delicata squash, pomegranate, hazelnuts over dressed greens. It was light and tasty. For my meal, I opted for the ravioli filled with butternut squash, topped with an herb and nut mixture and lightly doused in a sage butter with pomegranate seeds as a topper. The ravioli were super small and light but just enough to complete my meal (I opted for the half portion). I thoroughly enjoyed my meal! We had great service during our dining experience at Alta Via. From the hostess to our waitress Steph and who I believe was the manager bringing out our food - they all worked cohesively and took great care of us. The price point of this place is higher end with smaller portion sizes but we were not surprised about this. We were looking for good quality and that is what we received! Give this place a try! read more

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First time at Alta Via for my birthday! All food was excellent- only complaint was that we didn't drink alcohol and aside from water, we were not offered refills. Appetizer- ricotta toast Main- short rib pasta and 1/2 chicken with potatoes Dessert- sundae with raspberry marmalade and milk crumbles. read more

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Absolutely delicious. Burrata with prosciutto on perfectly grilled crostini. Mussels in beautiful tomato sauce were tender & flavorful. All the homemade pastas were FANTASTIC. Service was polished & attentive. read more

Mama Mia, Alta Via! So far, I've been to all of the Big Burrito Group's restaurants with the exception of Umi and I can honestly say that I was truly satisfied with my meal and service at Alta Via. First off, the atmosphere is very relaxed and chill. The dining space reminds me of how dining spaces appear on film. Quiet, subdued colors and hushed tones. I was waiting for someone to be overly dramatic and throw a drink in someone's face and then I would have had a real movie moment! (Hah) But seriously, even though we had a waitress, who had a trainee with them, our service was excellent. (As a matter of fact, we had better service with them than I've had at other restaurants with fully trained servers.) And we fully enjoyed our selections that were recommended by the wait staff. We ordered the Brussel Sprouts, Spaghetti with rock shrimp, Branzino with Yukon Gold potatoes, Steak Fiorentino and the Double-Cut Pork Chops. for dessert, we ordered the Olive Oil Cake and Chocolate Torta Caprese with Hazelnut oat crunch. Everything was delicious! (I know that this looks like a lot of food, but it was for 3 people and I took the spaghetti home with me as a to-go order.) We tasted each others food and I can honestly say that my branzino was excellently prepared with a crispy skin and moist interior. The pork chops weren't dried out and the steak was tender and juicy. Additionally, the mushrooms and potatoes that accompanied the dishes were delicious. And the desserts were perfect endings to our meals. My only complaint (minor) was that the serving size of the branzino was a little on the tiny side, but excellently prepared. Overall, it was a wonderful first visit to yet another Big Burrito Group restaurant. read more

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Love this restaurant! As we all know, Italian is my one true weakness, and thus we had to order almost every single pasta on the menu. The special pasta was fusilli in a vodka sauce. I inhaled it in 30 seconds flat. I'm pretty sure my sister had a tear in her eye when she tasted her pappardelle. read more

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The Ambiance is pretty good for a restaurant in a strip mall. The food that I did end up ordering was very good although the meat sauce was not as meaty as I would have liked. Service was courteous so no complaints there. So why only three stars? I was originally going to order Chicken Parmesan (which is one of my favorite Italian dishes) but ended up having to order something else because when I asked if it came with pasta the waiter said that it did not. I have never ordered CP anywhere that did not come with at least a small serving of pasta. So the CP at this restaurant was not only priced higher than average but it did not come with anything else. I was very disappointed as I had to quickly decide on an alternative. Here is another tip to consider if you eat here. They offer a half plate and a full plate for some of their dishes the difference for double the price is negligible so save yourself some money. All in all I will probably not return to this restaurant except for maybe the bar area which also has a nice ambiance. read more

My husband and I have gone here only a handful of times but it's so good for some fancy Italian restaurant. I wish I'd better words, but the food is so good and the taste is delectable. The vibes inside the restaurant are very private and it's kind of very quiet and good for a really nice date night. read more

This is the first time in a few years that my family and I went here and i think it was a very solid meal. I think most of the dishes were good, but several of them were missing something for me The bread they serve was very good. It was served with salt, olive oil, and butter. The bread had a nice crust on top and it had the nice level of chewiness that I really enjoy. I tried a mushroom risotto that had pomegranate. I thought the risotto was cooked nicely, was smooth and creamy, and the mushrooms they added gave a nice earthy contrast. I wasn't a fan of the pomegranate added as the flavor combo seemed odd, but I think that's mostly personal preference. The tuna tartar was tasty. I really liked the bread they served with it. I do feel like something was missing, like maybe a crème fraiche, but again, that is likely just my own preference. The ricotta toast had a generous portion of a very smooth and tasty ricotta. It had pistachio and figs on it, but again, I feel like I'd enjoy it more with some changes. I didn't like the fig, but the rest of the table liked it. I think I'd have preferred a different salty substitute for the pistachio. The chopped salad was nice. It had romaine, cherry tomatoes, Gorgonzola crumbles, and what I enjoyed most was the picked onion and blackberries. That combo worked well for me. The dressing was a celery seed vinaigrette which I also enjoyed. The beans and greens was a dish I really enjoyed. It was pretty basic, but it had a basil pesto that I thought was very nice. For the main, an order of branzino was ordered and that was a big hit. That may be my Mom's favorite fish and she said it was the best branzino she's ever had. We also tried the pappardelle which was pasta with beef short rib sugo, and stracciatella. I thought the short rib was decent, but the pasta itself I really enjoyed. It certainly does taste differently (at least to me) and it reminds me of the times I've gone to an Italian home and had a home cooked meal. I tried the chocolate torta caprese and enjoyed it. It came with whip cream, mint, chocolate shavings, and some hazelnut. I'd recommend this if you're a fan of darker chocolate. The server was great. He won me over for a big tip just by giving me bread to take home with our leftovers, but he was great. I don't see myself going here any time soon mostly because I'm not a huge pasta fan, but I think it's worth giving a try if you're looking for some up-scale Italian. read more

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Came here with my big burrito birthday coupon. I think this was the only big burrito establishment left in the city I hadn't tried. Unfortunately would not go back. We ordered the halibut and it came out cold and raw- had to send it back and they did cook it to a safe temperature and we're apologetic about it. I think if everything else has been amazing, I could've forgiven it, but everything else was really subpar as well. In particular, I was really excited about trying the pasta, but there was nothing special. I think the best thing we had for the whole meal was the castelvetrano olives and the free bread. Our server, and the staff in general were really great, but the food just did not live up to the atmosphere unfortunately. read more

Our server was friendly and great. We came here for our 1 year wedding anniversary and had a great time. All of their pasta is made in house and we could tell. Ask for recommendations because some of their pastas change seasonally. I would come here again with friends to try different dishes. The pasta price was very reasonable for the ambience and food quality. Thank you Alta! read more

Alta Via - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

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Pittsburgh Italian is a challenge for me. Our favorite Italian place had closed for good, and it was a bummer, because sloppy, saucy food "like nonna's" isn't so much what I'm in the market for when I want Italian food. So I am really hanging my head in shame for waiting so long to get to Alta Via because our anniversary dinner last week was a truly perfect meal. Bread service is a nice focaccia with butter, olive oil (DELICIOUS olive oil), and salt. We had a Brussels sprout salad (needed a touch more dressing) and a buratta appetizer (more of that focaccia--grilled this time--with some arugula and tomato confit.) Something on that plate had a hit of lemon that was just subtle and perfect. Main course was a half portion of pasta for each of us --the spaghetti with crab and lemon mascarpone for me and the papardelle with short rib sugo for my husband. The plates could not have been more different from each other, but each was the best version of itself: the spaghetti was light, subtle, a little kicky, and yet substantial; the papardelle was hearty, meaty, filling and yet bright. But let me talk about the sleeper star of our dinner. If you visit Alta Via, do not under any circumstances skip the baby artichokes on the vegetables menu. I feel so bad for the cook who has to clean those things every day (because what a chore they are) but this dish is such a winner--tart, lemony, herby, tender, and artichoke-y sweet. If these are on the menu when I visit again, I'm ordering them every single time. Drinks and dessert were also delicious and pretty to look at. Service was nicely paced and our server was great. Can't wait to return. (Those artichokes are calling me.) read more

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Are at the bar after ice skating at PPG rink Great food and great service. Tuna tartare appetizer was delicious. My husband had the duck and thoroughly enjoyed. I had the halibut, very good. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Exceptional service and a very nice menu to please anyone! Salmon Caesar was outstanding!

Alta Via is our family's go-to spot for dinner in the Fox Chapel area. The food and service are fantastic, and the atmosphere is always lively. Everything I've had on the menu is delicious. Crispy Brussels sprouts, baby artichokes, and beans & greens on the Verdura menu are great. I like all of the pasta dishes---hard to pick a favorite. For desserts, I like the tiramisu, olive oil cake, and chocolate torta caprese. I also ordered Alta Via menu items for a catered event via their affiliate, Big Burrito aka Big Catering. The food was an absolute hit with everyone who attended. Every bite scrumptious. read more

First time to this lovely restaurant. My pet peeve in so many places is bright light, I do not want to feel like I am at the dentist when dining out. The lighting and overall ambiance were just perfect. Food and service both excellent. Will return! read more

Alta Via - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

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Absolutely love Alta Via. I've never had a bad pasta dish and the wine selection doesn't disappoint. This is my go to spot for a dinner date with my husband, or an overdue dinner with girlfriends. read more

Really good food- we could not decide so we each got 2 1/2 dishes so that we could try 4 different menu items! Extensive wine and cocktail list and delicious, unique pasta. A great date night location! read more

Alta Via - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

Our daughter arrived early and got us a booth in the bar. This is a great place to sit since the Penn State game was on. Dustin was our waiter and was very knowledgeable and helpful. He double checked with the kitchen to make sure what was gluten free. We had cocktails first which were very good. Mezcal Negroni, espresso martini and house old fashioned. When we switched to wine with dinner, Dustin brought us samples so we could choose. Apps - risotto, broccolini and beans and greens. We couldn't pick our favorite! Now the big secret here - get half orders of the pasta, that way you can try a lot of different dishes. We loved the Mushroom Bolognese, Papardelle, and the Vodka sauce. We were too full for dessert. read more

Everything I had here was delicious! Not pictured was the branzino I had as an entree and it was the best piece of fish I've had since moving to PA! The Venetian vesper martini I ordered that is no longer on the menu (but still is online) was INCREDIBLE! It was a Tito's vodka martini with basil oil and it might be one of the best I've ever had. The waiter & hosts were very polite as well. I'm excited to go back to try the other items! read more

Alta Via - Truffle arancini - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

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I had a performance in Fox Chapel and Alta Via was the perfect place to get a nice meal in between rehearsal and the performance. The space is clean, upscale yet comfortable, and inviting. I could see myself coming here for a couple drinks, lunch, or a repeat dinner. Service was excellent! The burrata appetizer was fabulous! The salty, creamy cheese paired with the crunchy bread and savory tomatoes was perfect. The gnocchi dish was also great! They were a nice texture, not too firm and not falling apart. I got the sundae for dessert and it was very interesting. I didn't think it was quite sweet enough honestly, but I didn't dislike it. It was creative. My friend really enjoyed her rigatoni, but said the chocolate cake seemed a bit old or stale. Our experience was overall very positive and we would definitely come back! read more

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Okay so I came into this place with way too high of expectations based off their restaurant description. Our service was IMPECCABLE. Our waitress was phenomenal, attentive and descriptive. We started with the wood-fired octopus. DELISH. It was smoky, sweet, all the balance you could ask for. My only critique is that the octopus itself was almost completely over-cooked. It was on its way to being rubber. We then ordered 4 small portions of pasta to share! This was the best part about this place: small versus large portions. We had bread and an appetizer, and 4 portions was ALOT for us to handle but we did it. I would probably nix the appetizer if you decide to do 4 small portions! ALL noodle dishes were a little over-cooked for being homemade, you'd expect more al dente. 1. Gemelli- rock shrimp and corn was a nice combo. There were far too many grape tomatoes, they either needed chopped up more finely OR just a small quantity. 2. Pappardelle- house favorite. The short rib itself were beautifully cooked and flavored nicely. But that's ALL you taste in the entire pasta dish. No layers of flavor, just meat. 3. Fettuccini- extremely light flavor, you can taste the truffle which is nice but it overall lacked seasoning/salt. 4. Gnocchi- my favorite of them all. The pesto is absolutely delightful, light and flavorful. The pine nuts on top killed it too! I ordered tiramisu and I was extremely disappointed. It tasted nothing of espresso and was basically all custard. read more

Another review said for a birthday they got a candle on a plate, apparently that didn't sit well...no candle, no plate but the waitress did say happy birthday and wrote that on the bill...so we have that going for us. $17 for 5 bite size ravioli and $53 for filet is high, we expected high prices but hoped for ample servings. The food and service were good. Running the tap water through any filter and chilling it would be appreciated. read more

I went here with my family to celebrate my mother's birthday/Mother's Day. We started with the Fritto Misto. Loved it! The lemon aioli was delicious. They served it with fried lemon slices, which were surprisingly good. My mother and I shared the spring greens which was good but could have used a bit more dressing. Unfortunately, the entrees were a mixed bag. By far the best was the fusilli with vodka sauce. 5 stars. Two of our dishes, the cacio e pepe and the gnocchi were, in my opinion, served with over cooked noodles. I know gnocchi tends to be on the mushy side, but this was beyond mushy. The dishes still tasted good, but the overcooked noodles took away from the dishes. Finally, my mom got the rigatoni. I tasted it as well, and we both thought it was served with way too much Parmesan cheese, which not only made the dish too salty but it overpowered the dish. Things got better for my mom. She ordered the tiramisu, which she says was one of the best she's had. Others shared the crème brûlée, which unfortunately was lacking flavor. Perhaps it was because my daughter removed the fruit compote on top. The waitress was very busy that night and let's just say wasn't very attentive. As I write this, it is clear that there were some very good elements to our dinner and things that could be improved. I would usually not return to a three star restaurant, but some of the things they did was so good that maybe they were just having an off night. I may return. As an aside, the ladies of the group appreciated the option of ordering half portion sizes. read more

Alta Via - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

We came here for a birthday dinner and we had such an awesome time. We stayed a little beyond closing and the staff did not rush us out. The food was amazing and the ambience nice. I liked my fettuccine with big lobster chunks. The bread that came before our meal was so good we kept asking for more. There was plenty of parking around. I will definitely be back for more! read more

Alta Via - Fettucine - Italian Near Me - Blawnox, Pennsylvania

Everything at Alta Via was top notch! They have these wonderful half servings of each of their pastas that allows you to try several different kinds. They start out the meal with focaccia bread and an oil/butter mixture that is so delicious that we ordered seconds of that. Even though they didn't have the limoncello cocktail on the menu, we were able to order it anyway...so refreshing! We had the crispy Brussels sprouts which are so worth ordering, the Ravioli (super fluffy cheese inside), the bolognese, pappardelle (the noodles were so delicious), and the vodka sauce pasta. Everything was delicious, but the raviolis were the best! We finished our meal off with the olive oil cake sundae. The cake was so wonderful! Sorry about there being no pics...we just couldn't stop to take any because, well, it was just that good! read more

l've been wanting to try Alta Via for some time now, so I was excited when we finally had the opportunity visit. We started our meal with their sangria, a spiced pear margarita, and the house focaccia. My spouse also went with their apple and fig salad which was very good. For our entrees we each had the half portion of pasta. We had their vodka sauce fusilli which was on special, accompanied by a side of meatballs. The pesto gnocchi we also had was good too as it was something different and you don't typically see this as an option around the area. Overall, this is a great place for a quality Italian meal that offers quality dishes and great service. read more

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Perfect for families and great food! Their cocktails are perfect and their salads are perfection.