Ambiance was amazing and the food was Greek as expected. The service was great as well. I went here with a friend for a dinner hosted by a promoter. That killed it for me... outside of that ! Great place read more

Ammos Estiatorio - Solomos - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

Went here for lunch and it was far too quiet and empty, creating an odd atmosphere. Food was ready in probably less than 5 minutes after ordering (chefs must've been waiting around!). The waiter was nice but was rushing us a bit (definitely more of a business lunch format). Whole meal was probably less than 45 minutes. Also... prices were exceptionally high! I ordered a Greek salad with salmon..:$52! $26 salad and $26 of salmon on top of it (probably less than 1/4 pound). Wouldn't recommend unless you have an expense account read more

Beautifully decorated. light and spacious atmosphere serving up top quality dishes. VIP customer service all the way. I was impressed! I came for lunch and reserved a table for 4 on there website and bought a gift card for $500 value for $450. Great deal. When I arrived the Hostess handed my gift card to me. They had it ready in an envelope under my reservation. Nice touch. I ordered the fish special which was sea bass. Delicious! prepared perfectly. A winner! You can't go wrong with fresh fish. Lots of selections on the menu. The acoustics were good- every table full, lots of background chatter but you can't hear anything specific from the people talking at the nearby tables I could conduct my business and hear well without distractions at my table. I hate places where you can't hear people at your own table. Great acoustics here. Overall this spot is a winner. Directly across the street from Grand Central Station. A great looking bar. Clean Bathrooms. Check them out. Nice spot! read more

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Saturday night dinner booked through OpenTable. Place rented out for an engagement party. Lovely people and congrats to them. But. We were an afterthought. Took us TWO HOURS to get our food. Music was deafening. Asked to speak to manager and they never came to the table. Will never return. read more

Was fortunate to try many things off of their menu. For appetizers, tried the pikilia (dip platter with pita bread), horiatiki (greek salad), chips lahanikon (fried eggplant / veggies with dip), kavouro-keftedes (crab cakes), keftedes (sirloin meatballs). All appetizers were delicious - well seasoned and prepared with a lot of flavors and sauces to accompany. For entrees, the options were garides makaronia (shrimp linguini pasta), vegetarian version of the linguini pasta, tonos (pan-seared tuna with carrots, spinach, and Brussel sprouts), and arni yiouvetsi (lamb shank with tomato orzo). The shrimp linguine pasta had many pieces of shrimp, but the pasta was creamy but bland. The tuna was slightly fishy, but the vegetables and sauces that it came with were well seasoned. The lamb shank was gamey and unfortunately not too tender. The orzo that was cooked in a tomato sauce was bland and did not help with the overall dish. Given that the appetizers were well seasoned, was disappointed that all the entrées were underseasoned. However, pleased to note that this establishment specializes and offers great Greek wines. read more

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I've visited Ammos twice, once during peak lunch hour and once for dinner. I recommend making a reservation, as lunchtime gets very busy, while dinner is much quieter. The fish here is incredibly fresh, though a bit on the pricier side since it's sold at market price by the pound. The sea bass is my personal favorite--perfectly grilled, with a nice char, and deboned for your convenience. The service is also great; everyone is friendly and attentive. read more

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If I had an expense account, this would be the place to waste money at. However, without one, the prices seem extremely high for the mediocre fish and cocktails. The service was decent, probably because one of my dining companions knew the manager. Our group of five shared some appetizers and each ordered grilled fish as the main course. Unfortunately, the fish lacked flavor and needed more seasoning. This is surprising, as I usually prefer a more natural taste. As a fish enthusiast, I could easily buy black cod from Whole Foods and air fry it for a fraction of the price, and enjoy it more. read more

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The lunch pre fixe is at Estiatorio Milos prices ($55) but this restaurant *really* falls short. A case study where Yelp is accurate and Google reviews are useless. What should have been a 45 minute express lunch was, inexplicably, a 70+ minute affair. The spanakopita looked amazing (like a puffy lasagna) but it was awkward to eat. The filo dough was too hard and trying to cut through it just caused a mess with my fork screeching across my plate. Pretty long wait. The catch of the day was served with two hard, unseasoned, potato wedges and two small cuts of fish. This is nowhere near Estiatorio Milos in terms of taste, elegance, or portion size. I was *really* surprised to see expense account people seemingly enjoying themselves even as the lunch took 30% longer than it should have and the food was this *meh*. read more

Great restaurant week deal that we tried a few months back. This spot is a Greek spot by Grand Central. The menu is a bit pricey ($$$) on a normal day. Luckily we did the restaurant week deal. We started off with complimentary bread and olives Appetizers: Octapodi Kalamari (it was interesting, I haven't seen unfried calamari at a restaurant before) Keftedes (meatballs) Entrees: Psari Imeras (Fresh catch of the day) Arni Yiouvetsi (Traditional slow cooker lamb shank) Dessert: Viaourti Krema (Greek yogurt) read more

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I love this restaurant, but last night could be my last night for a while. Not only was it extraordinarily expensive, but the food was mediocre. The sardines were bland, and although the beet salad was really good, our whole white snapper was very average, served warm, not hot, and had was under seasoned. It was also $133 for a fish that served two of us. I probably should have ordered the individual fish entrees for a better opportunity for a good meal at a better price. When I mentioned the issue to the server, he went back to the manager, who did not come by the table to check on us, nor did he say goodbye and apologize as we walked past him as we were leaving. Unprofessional and very unlike the other times I've been. I'll find some other Greek restaurants nearby to replace this option. read more

Ammos Estiatorio is an excellent restaurant with a great menu for restaurant week. Reservations were easy to make via Open Table and I was immediately seated given Ammos was relatively empty on a rainy Friday evening. Ammos is conveniently located on the western side of Grand Central along Vanderbilt. Upon entry, it took a moment to be seated in its beautiful interior along the Vanderbilt facing windows. I already knew what I wanted from the restaurant week menu, which was well chosen and I applaud Ammos and other restaurants for offering a great menu for restaurant week. I ordered the lobster and yogurt salad as the appetizer and the Arni Yiouvetsi lamb shank as the main course to be accompanied by a bottle of red wine, the old vine Dougas Rapsani blend of Xinomavro, Krasato, and Stavrato varietals aged three years before bottling. Olive oil drizzled bread slices were immediately brought to the table with a ramekin of black olives and a green olive in the center. I ate a few of the black olives and the green olive, which is a remarkable achievement given I have never liked olives. Taverna Kyclades in Astoria and Ammos Estiatorio have helped me along in trying to expand my palate to include olives. I'm still not there, but one day I might like olives. The olive oil drizzled bread was good. The Rapsani old vine blend at $92 is excellent with a definite cherry note and a trace of minerality. It noses well and has a medium to full body, a decent mouthfeel, and medium length in finish. What it does well is pair with the food, particularly the lamb shank. The lobster and yogurt salad was generous with lobster and worthy of the $18 upcharge. It has chunks of lobster meat in a yogurt avocado puree dressing with a touch of jalapeno, black pepper and lime which lend an uplifting kick to it. It's perfect for summer and I could see it as an entree in a larger portion with watermelon and sugar kiss melon chunks and perhaps a sharp cheese roughly grated on top. The flavors and textures of the lobster salad were balanced and the fresh lobster and dressing worked well with the red wine. The oh so tender lamb shank with orzo in light tomato base came next. It came out piping hot and upon mere probing with the fork and knife, the meat fell off the bone in one movement. No cutting or knife action was required. The tomato base was used in restraint to balance the richness of the lamb and the orzo became the carrier. My server, Konstantino, better known as Dino, said most patrons order the lamb shank and I can well understand. Dino was well versed in whatever is on the menu and understands their composition and preparation well, particularly how they prepare the lamb shank so that it is both juicy on the inside and caramelized on the outside. The wine synergized and paired so well with the lamb shank. Then, as if it all could not be topped, I ordered the Karidopita walnut cake with vanilla ice cream with coffee and cream to cap off the meal. The honey cinnamon syrup drizzled on top will captivate your sweet tooth palate and you will wish they provided a real scoop of ice cream to accompany it. Regardless of where I dine, restaurants are always far too limited with the ice cream and sorbet. The patrons can handle and want more than a soupspoonful. Nevertheless, it was a great cap to a great and fulfilling meal and it leaves me wondering how the overall rating of Ammos Estiatorio is as modest as it is and how the restaurant could be so relatively empty, despite the rain. Four great stars! read more

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For another work event, the organizer selected a place that specializes in Greek dishes near our workplace, tucked at the corner of Vanderbilt Avenue and 45th Street in Midtown Manhattan. This place is spacious and elegant. We were led to a private mezzanine for the gathering of 14 people. It was a prix-fixe menu of appetizers, starters to share, main entrees, and desserts to share. For the first course, the group started with the following: - Octapodi: Sushi-quality grilled Mediterranean octopus, fennel, spring onions, roasted red peppers, sweet balsamic emulsion - Pikilia: Tzatziki, taramasalata, melitzanosalata, htipiti, skordalia, served with pita - Keftedes: Ground sirloin meatballs with barrel-aged feta & parsley cooked in tomato & basil sauce - Saganaki style Greek graviera cheese, dry figs, flambéed with Metaxa brandy We found the dishes delicious and elevated, with a nice presentation. We then followed it with our entree. My eyes caught Rizi Thalasinon: Tiger shrimp, finely chopped shellfish & fresh catch fish fillet in wild mushroom risotto & truffle oil. It tasted wonderful and was freshly made, but my only qualm is there were only two pieces of tiger prawns right in the middle of the plate. And we were served an assortment of savory house-made desserts such as baklava, Yiaorti, Sokolata, and fresh fruits, served with fresh brewed coffee & tea. With a very good first impression, I will definitely come back here to try their dinner menu. read more

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I actually like coming here when it's not too busy. The wine selection is good and the cocktails aim to please. The decor and setup of the restaurant/bar is gorgeous (lots of flowers, white, and organized well) and it's one of 3 Greek restaurants in the city located near GCT. I will keep this place in my arsenal. read more

Don't understand why this spot got low reviews! I had an excellent experience for lunch. Ammos is situated in the middle of grand central, beautiful decor and great service! I ordered the special fish dish of the day, which was the halibut with veggie risotto. And a side order of the gigandes. The halibut was cooked to perfection! Perfectly seared outside and soft and tender inside! It is very easy to get halibut to overcooked (that happens to me all the time). And my side order of gigantes, I could not get enough of! So delicious! And will absolutely return. read more

Ammos Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice ambiance but bad food. Came here for a business dinner. They seated us in a semi private quiet room in the back. However not many veg options especially on the fixed price menu. I ordered a veg dish and it was honestly just a giant plate of roasted veggies with oil drizzled on it. Like the laziest meal ever. read more

A great place for your traditional Greek influenced dishes. Service A, Food A and atmosphere and A. Great for large parties. read more

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I went to have a drink at the bar with a friend. The female bartender had no manners no greeting took care of the other end. Then a man came it and was taken care of immediately. I have been in NY my entire life. Never was I treated like that. Low end read more

We were shocked by how poorly this experience was handled. We ordered a fish dish without being told the weight, portion size, or cost -- only to be presented with a bill charging us nearly $300 for it. When we asked about the price and pointed out that the fish was absolutely full of bones and hard to eat, we were met with defensiveness from the server and told by the manager, "if it's full of bones, it's fresh." That is not how hospitality works. "Fresh" doesn't mean dangerous or unprepared -- and at this price point, you expect transparency, professionalism, and respect. We received none of those things. We paid the bill and we won't be back. There are too many incredible restaurants in this city that know how to treat guests right -- this is not one of them. read more

Well first of all the menu here is extensive. And the service was great. Greek Lentil soup was well received by my partner. The grilled whole fish was just so fresh and perfectly cooked. The dining room was stylish and we enjoyed our interactions with our server. read more

Came in for a lunch to properly vet the restaurant, seated at the bar, and the bartender took up our orders and drinks for us. The bread with a little olive oil and salt was great to start, we asked for more to go with the meal. Octapodi was ok, but they took it away before we finished it. Keftedes were meatballs that were actually quite good, and the sauce they were in went really well with the bread they started with. Main course, had the Makaronia Tis Giagias. Grandma's sauce with linguine and traditional Greek meat sauce, which was meh... the sauce on the meatballs earlier was better balanced. Not sure what it was - almost too sour for me. Next time will try the prix-fixe meal (app, main and dessert for $45) if I can find a combination of dishes that I'd be interested in. Otherwise, will try the fish. read more

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Came for restaurant week. Made a reservation on the website which the restaurant hadn't received. They sat us right away regardless. Wait staff was pleasant enough. Ordered the calamari- options of grilled or crispy, lamb burger medium, and walnut honey cake. Calamari was amazing: fresh, lightly crisped with lemon and a tangy aioli. Highlight. Lamb burger looked pretty but lacked seasoning. Again, very fresh, served with arugula, tomato, onions between toasted pita, with a side of fries. It needed something to bring the lamb to life. Unseasoned lamb is hurtful. Use the same seasoning from the chops in the burger!! Ordered dessert to go- walnut cake with ice cream. Got back to the office and there wasn't any ice cream. Cake was just ok. Very dense and needed the ice cream to make it special. Beautiful restaurant though. Ambience is lovely though. read more

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Y'all, worst Greek salad I've had in the city for $28?!? Was asked how everything was, I was honest the tomato's were mealy and there were almost no cucumbers--got told that's what happens when they're "fresh tomato's" (??). The bread was also stale. Was here to order more but the first part of the experience was so bad, we decided to head To the Casual Greek for food I know is trust worthy and far cheaper. Points for fun decor but man.... read more

Similar food, but Limani is so much better in every single way. Restaurants that don't seat incomplete parties has always irked me, especially if it's only a party of 2. The bar section right as you enter is pure chaos, and the restaurant section in the back is marginally better. The good thing about a restaurant with relatively high noise level is that it's harder to eavesdrop. When sharing crab cakes becomes a habit, you notice the quality of the crab cakes without really paying attention, but consciously register how you always end up eating more of the share, even if these were filler heavy, with shredded crab meat and not jumbo lumps. The tuna was fine, but pre-cut into thin slices, which I did not appreciate. The walnut cake was dry. This dinner, like most ordeals in life, could've been avoided. Did Tennyson stand incorrect in his elegy? 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. read more

Came here for restaurant week. And I didn't want anything too heavy. $60 for 3 courses. Had the Salata kipou. I found it bland. Friend ordered the calamari. That was better. Fresh Catch of the day was fillet of sole. It was probably frozen and not fresh. I would have preferred a sea bass. But the veggies that came with the fish was better than the Salata Kipou. Friends loved the Arni Yiouvetsi: the lamb shank slowed cooked and served with at tomato sauce with Greek orzo. Dessert: mango sorbet. Good! Friends love the Karditopita walnut cake drizzled with a honey syrup and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Service was meh. Waiters were not too attentive. It was a busy night. Restroom doors were oddly in the way of hand washing sinks but clean. The rest of the restaurant was nice. I think I need a do-over and pick all the things my friends had. read more

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I love Greek food, and one of my goals in life is to go to every Greek restaurant on this planet. I came here for a quick, happy hour, and had the pear drink as well as a couple of the appetizers, including the zucchini. Fritters, shrimp, and octopus. Everything was absolutely fantastic and the service was pretty good. We sat at one of the high tables and it was extremely comfortable and low-key at the same time. I loved it. The ambience and the restaurant was stunning and the convenience of the location is just unmatched. read more

My friend and I came here for Summer Restaurant Week, and was one of the few places that offered a 3-course meal, including dessert. Most of the other restaurants only had 2-course meal deals, leaving out dessert, which I believe is a very important course. There were both outdoor and indoor dining options, and the wooden doors were wide open. The interior décor had a lovely rustic charm, featuring stone walls, along with brown, tan, white, and yellow (from the sunflowers) color scheme throughout the space. There were also beautiful large windows with white curtains and elegant place settings with white tablecloth. We were served complimentary toasted bread drizzled with olive oil and herbs. This was still warm and nicely crunchy. For the appetizer, I ordered crispy calamari with lemon caper aioli. This was absolutely delicious! The calamari was delightfully crispy, well seasoned, delicate, as well as light, and I enjoyed the bold flavor from the aioli. I went for the Fresh Catch of the Day for my entrée, which was served with a medley of fresh vegetables, including zucchini, peppers, asparagus. The fish was a white fish, which had a mild taste, was tender, flaky and cooked to perfection. The only issue was the portion was a little small. The veggies were yummy as well, making the dish colorful and adding brightness. As for dessert, I had the Karidopita, which was walnut cake dipped in honey cinnamon syrup, with vanilla ice cream on the side. This cake was truly delectable! I loved how wonderfully moist and rich the cake was. The honey cinnamon added a layer of irresistible sweetness. Service was impeccable throughout our time here. The waiters were personable and attentive. I would be open to returning to try the Salmon or Lamb Burger. read more

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Really confused by these reviews. First time here but (1) they did not wait to seat the whole party. I arrived and 2 were already seated (2) service was efficient and attentive (3) food was excellent from the salads to the octopus to the crabcake to my entree which was fresh snapper (4) dessert was chocolate mousse and very good, coffee not my favorite and (5) beautiful airy space. Prices were also in line with what the market rates are and being near Grand Central is a plus. read more

went there for a later in the wvening dinner. Polite staff but Greek for sure.... I had the branzino and it was great. A nice fish cooked well and the flakes easily breaking out. Nice work to the chef The mou salsa dish was so big...my guest was not able to finish even half! Nice beshamel cover and aWell prepared. I recommend this place. read more

The mecca! This is an amazing place! After getting off the train, my friends ans I were looking for a nice spot for apps & drinks & thank God we chose this spot. 2 appetizers we ordered, 1st Chips Lahanikon, let me just tell you that we were still talking about this the next day, that's how frickin amazing it was. Crispy vegy chips, not breaded,crispy,the yogurt it came with, like STOP! DELICIOUS! Next we did the sirloin meatballs which were also yummy, but can u tell what I liked more? Nice bartender&staff, perfect for our girls night out in the city. I'm definitely visiting this spot again,and be careful, at 5 when everyone is getting out of work, its pretty mobbed..10 stars read more

Host; wait staff and food was fantastic Helpful in making choices. It would be nice if double tables were not on top of each other for privacy sake! read more

Our server was the best waiter during our visit to NYC. He was very personable and attentive. Fish of the day had great flavor and was incredibly tender. The risotto was just ok with what seemed like frozen veggie mix. Half chicken dark meat was really tender and flavorful but white meat was a little on the dry side. The ambiance is what pulled us in for the reservation. Soft lighting and cushy seating areas with lots of windows. read more

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They have a great happy hour Monday, Friday and Saturday 3pm-close with great drink specials.

This was a major disappointment. First of all, the service the entire night was quite odd. Our server was nice enough and seemed to know the menu very well, but throughout the night we had three different servers come to assist us. Our original server came to ask us how the meal was, then 30 seconds later another server would stop by. This happened multiple times. When we asked who we assumed was a busser to get our waiter because we wanted drinks, he just asked us what we wanted right there -- no menu, no nothing. All just very confusing. Additionally, once we finished our meals, our original server brought the check immediately. The plates weren't even cleared yet, and none of us had requested the check. Since the table was small, there wasn't even space to write. It felt like we were being hurried out, yet the restaurant was nearly empty. The food was fine enough -- I had the makaronia tis giagias which was great and the other at the table each had a fresh whole fish. Additionally, it looked like they had a nice deal for restaurant week for a $60 three course menu. Overall, for the usual menu price and service, I can't say I'll ever be coming back. read more

Felt like treating myself to a first-class dinner with a friend, so we headed to Ammos for Greek! First impression: the vibe is extremely homey, authentic, and open, yet upscale and romantic. I hung out for some time before my friend arrived, so I really took it in and enjoyed it. We shared the grilled calamari, which was some of the best I've ever had. It tasted so fresh! I got the Tsipoura fish, which is imported from the Greek islands and had a mild flavor. It's huge, so although you pay a pretty penny, I believe it's worth it. We also shared a side of jumbo asparagus with Greek cheese, which you can never go wrong with. The service was very professional and welcoming. Reservations were easy to make, hostess was flexible with me waiting at the bar, and best of all, the waitress gave us a thorough explanation of their fish display before we ordered! I learned so much! Great Mediterranean seafood restaurant. If I have the funds one day in the far future, I'd make this a regular dinner spot. read more

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Went there on 7/24/23, not just for restaurant week but we did have the pre-fixe. We also had multiple drinks so we were not being cheap. Restaurant was busy but definitely not very crowded and the service was bad. The waitress was straight up rude - I took a brief call during our meal and she waved at me with a "wrap it up" and "heyyyyy - you see me??" Type motion and they were very slow with taking orders and picking up finished plates. Most dishes were good but the vegetarian risotto dish - only option in entrees - was bad. Seemed like canned truffle oil, frozen vegetables, generally very boring. Really disappointing. Nice location and lovely space and not terribly expensive in the menu. Great ouzo and retsina. Otherwise a "not recommend." read more

Went here for restaurant week and it was worth the $39 Special Menu. I don't think I would be satisfied if I went and paid full price for a meal. For the $$$ cost - it wouldn't have been worth it. My party ordered a few things off the menu and it was good. The Pikilia was good to share. We opted for the garlic flavored spread which is really garlicky so just beware haha. Kalamari was nice, but it was a little bland. The Keftedes (meatballs) was the best along with this baked bean salad. They both had a lot of flavor. For the main we had the catch of that day filet, Kotopoulo (chicken) and the penne pasta. They were good but I think the penne was the best because the pesto tasted fresh. Dessert was limited options because obviously Restaurant Week, but the cake was good. Very sweet so if you're not into that - opt for the ice cream. read more

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Ammos Estiatorio is a great, consistent restaurant with delicious food and superb service! I often host business meals here and cannot recommend them enough for private dinner. The private dining options are great and I love that I can trust that even picky eaters will be happy here read more

Went here for restaurant week with my boyfriend. It is $39 for the prefixe dinner menu. We ordered the pikilia with the taramasalata. The taramasalata had a berry taste to me even though I don't think it had any berry in it. We also got the kalamairi and I enjoyed the ladolemono sauce. For entree, we ordered catch of the day which was like a Mediterranean sole and the Solomos. They asked how I liked my salmon cooked and I asked for medium rare. Both were really flavorful but I felt like the portions were small. It is expected when eating at these places. For dessert, we both got the walnut cake which was good but the honey they drizzle on the plate made it a bit sweeter. Overall, it was a nice experience and a good spot for dates. I don't think I'd go back unless they were doing restaurant week. read more

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We came back today around 12:30 pm for a snack and had 3 dips, eggplant which we sent back because all 4 of us agreed it was FIZZY and that's not a good thing! Tzatziki dip had too much cream cheese and tasted cheesy to me. 3rd dip was garlic and salmon which was pretty good, at least compared to the other 2! We had octopus which was a little too oily and grilled calamari which was just okay and pretty bland. Our waitress was nice and she brought me a piece of cake for my birthday with a firecracker read more

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Came for lunch. Food mediocre. Charge 4percent extra for credit card- Soup came out cold- MahiMahi was rubbery. Ice cream was icy- like it defrosted and was refrozen. Servers were pleasant. Fine enough atmosphere . read more