Food was ok. Service was bad and annoying. The menu was a little, a lot. Very complicated. The best part was the queso and corn empandads. Probably only come back for that. And we'll get it take out. Also the restaurant was extremely loud. read more

Bodega Malbec - Dinner - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

A friend of mine insisted we try this place. Im not a fan of spending obscene amounts of money on a dining experience, since I'm all about the food. I have to say that the prices here were above average, but for the quality of food you're getting, it makes it worth while. We started with the spinach and cheese and spicy beef empanadas (see pictures) they were beyond amazing. The spinach and cheese just falls apart when you take a bite and the spicy beef was a decent amount of spicy and full of flavor. We also ordered the Provoleta which was basically melted provolone cheese in a mini cast iron pan. It was a bit small, but delicious. We also tried the Argentinian Sausage Platter. My fiancé, an avid meat lover, couldn't stop taking bites out of this platter. We were already full before we even got our main entrees! For my main entree, I tried the Napolitana (see pictures) it was delicious, although rather simple. It consisted of a breaded slice of chicken breast (they also have a tenderloin steak option) with a piece of ham and topped with cheese. To be honest, it wasn't anything special for the price, but it was delicious. The mashed potatoes that accompanied this entree were also very well made. We came at around 12PM on a Sunday, and the place was almost empty. We didn't mind, our servers were on top of it. We loved the ambiance and will definitely be coming back. One star was lost because there was a piece of plastic in one of my side salads, which they apologized for and immediately took back. Usually this would be a minimum 2 star deduction, but since everything else was almost perfect, I only deducted one. read more

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We hosted our Christmas party here at Bodega Malbec and it was perfect, amazing appetizers and good quality wines, highly recommend this place read more

Bodega Malbec - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Stumbled upon this place when I was on the search for a new brunch spot serving bottomless drinks. We were greeted by a friendly server and seated in a comfortable window booth facing the street. The interior is clean and modern and they have contemporary digital radio music streaming through their speakers. Now, to the good stuff... For starters, and continuously throughout my meal, mimosas - which were delicious and constantly refilled as soon as they were empty. Most places lag on the pours, but not them! I ordered the Braseada a Caballo (braised skirt steak) and it was served with veggies, potatoes and two fried eggs. I love Crema de Espinaca (creamed spinach), so I ordered a side of that too. The steak was fall-apart tender and flavorful. A perfect pair with the vegetables and creamed spinach. The entire meal was satisfying but I left room for dessert. We ordered a dessert sampler which included confections like their flan and pastelitos. If you have a sweet tooth, definitely try it! You will not be disappointed. Overall great dining experience and service! read more

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PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO EAT ARE ALWAYS THE BEST PEOPLE AMBIANCE Located in the heart of Toluca Lake. Atmosphere is cozy, dark, charming, & a stylish bistro. FRONT: Outdoor patio great for people watching. Indoor with booths and table tops seating. Bar top and kitchen. BACK: This restaurant also extends its indoor dining to the back for private dining with available TV as well as an inviting outdoor patio outside. Parking can be challenging. Limited free street parking but there is available valet parking in rear of restaurant NOISE LEVEL: Loud SERVICE When the host arrived, he was very pleasant. Table service was okay. Server was cordial but does not check on you as needed so this requires frequent flagging or eye contact when you need something as simple as a refill of your tea. Feels more like they are just there to do their job.. serve your food and you're free to go. DRINKS Beer and spirits, sodas, juices, coffee and tea $3.50 iced tea FOOD The prices are moderate and the the wine selection appropriate. The dishes are good sized, not too big or small. The prices are moderate and the wine selection appropriate. The dishes are good sized, not too big or small. Great presentation of each dish. $31.95 LOMO A LA PIMIENTA (8 oz. natural beef tenderloin, apple wood bacon, creamy green peppercorn sauce, sautéed spinach, rosemary roasted potatoes ) -- this is my favorite dish here. The tenderloin is tender and flavorful. Seasoned well. perfectly medium rare to order with a beautiful char on the outside. The bacon adds the most incredible addition of flavor! Roasted potatoes were so yummy!!! $28.95 ARROZ CON MARISCOS (pantagonian style seafood paella, mojo, green peas, scallops, shrimps, mussels, calamari, clams and baby octopus) -- dramatic seafood paella that looks stunning, with crustaceans and shellfish, this was incredibly delicious. Seafood is fresh and cooked perfectly. My favorite part: crunchy bottom layer, the soccarat. So excuse me while i scrape the soccarat off the pan with a big metal spoon Malbec is one of my favorite neighborhood Argentinian restaurants. Food is always consistent and I always end up leaving wanting more. read more

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Nice restorant!! Riquisima cocina el lugar es muy autóctono y aparte la comida es muy buena

Was pricey, items on menu where not available, quality on meet not the best ,seating was kind of uncomfortable

Today was the SH*TEST of SH*T days! To lick our wounds and regroup, my wife and I decided to treat ourselves to our local - and yet to be explored - Bodega Malbec on Riverside Burban/Toluca Lake. And boy are we glad we did! The atmosphere, food (omg the FOOOOOD!) and service were all top-shelf. A notable honourable mention goes to our serve, Chris, who was a great bit of happy positicity in what cou have been a complete writ-off of a day. Good save Chris! We'll be back! read more

We wanted sushi but the spot next door had a 2hour wait, and the sushi spot across the street closed, so this place was our third choice. My god. Phenomenal. Empanadas: amazing. The bread: fresh and delicious. The ribeye steak: perfection. The sides: no misses. Great service. So happy we found this gem. read more

food is amazing, service is great, everything's great about this place. this made my my day and I would definitely go here again.

This is my go to place for my birthdays celebrations, love the Ambiance, great wine list and beef is always cooked to perfection

Food was delicious and the staff was very attentive. Our paella was so delicious with the black ink rice.

We were very pleased with our night out at Malbec's. They have their patios dialed in and it was a great experience. The food was delicious from appetizers all the way to my birthday ice cream. Service was attentive and quick and staff was pleasant. Everything we ordered was cooked perfectly. Definitely a return visit is needed. read more

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Where do I even begin with Malbec Argentinean Cuisine! This restaurant is an extremely underrated and fine establishment, it is honestly very hard to find good and fancy cuisines like this spot. The food is high quality and just so so tasty, currently drooling while writing this thinking of how good my experience was. Came here a couple years ago with my uncle because we were craving steak and, oh my god every since that day I've always been wanting to come back. Finally did with the family because we wanted a nice dinner with a fancy atmosphere and I knew right away where to go, Malbec Argentine Cuisine! Upon arrival you are seated by extremely kind hosts and they give you time to order and understand the menu, while you wait for food you get the BEST bread and dressing, of my goodness it is honestly insane, it is just a simple bread and oil that they give but it beats ALL breads at restaurants. Cheesecake factory has nothing on their bread! So so good. We got empanadas that we're easily the best empanadas i've had and i've tried empanadas from all over the world. So amazing. Then my Rib eye steak came and just as expected it was AMAZING. Just melts in your mouth and has so much juice and flavor, not a single bite goes dry and had the most AMAZING creamed corn on the side with INSANE garlic fries. With such a great experience the prices are high but you get what you pay for. It could easily be my daily spot. Thank you Malbec. Looking forward to coming back again! Ciao read more

Bodega Malbec - So good forgot to take pics - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

The steak was cooked to perfection and flavorful. The chorizos delicious and to finish it off my favorite panqueque for dessert read more

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Love this place. Great food and professional service. Also, if you're feeling out of sorts and want delivery this is the place. The food arrives hot and very well organized. One of my go-to places in the Valley. Ass as a matter of fact, I may have to head over there right now. read more

Malbec Argentine is a restaurant that offers good Argentinean cuisine located at Riverside on Toluca lake neighborhood. Atmospheric vibe was inviting and intimate. Indoor and outdoor seats were available. We came to grab dinner and had a fabulous evening. Host was welcoming and escorted us to the bar. Reservation is recommended. Great food and phenomenal service. Indoor seats were spacious and organized. Similarly, their outdoor patio seats were spacious and well kept with patio heaters. We sat at the full marble bar which has comfortable bar stool leather square seats. We had Ladera red wine and ordered grilled salmon con salsa verde y asparagus and a medium rare steak with veggies. It was perfectly cooked and flavorful, soft and tasty. We enjoyed it. Service was moderately fast. Staff (JC and co) was attentive, competent and professional. Prices were reasonable and competitive. Parking lot and street parking is available. Overall, we had a good dining experience and supper. Thus, we highly recommend this fine dining restaurant on Toluca Lake. read more

Bodega Malbec - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Always leave this place happy!!! Great service and cute waiter!!! The steaks are amazing every time!!!

Food was good, wine was good, Service was awful. Our waitress was beyond rude and offensive, and the manager wasn't much better. The night started out great. We ordered a bottle of Malbec and some appetizers. We were having a great time, and our waitress (dark-haired Argentinian) came over to take our main orders. My friend started speaking Spanish to her, asking questions about the menu, and when he was done, I asked her "Are you Argentinian?" and she said yes. I go on to say "I'm a big of Argentinian soccer, in fact I named my dog Messi" (who if you're not familiar is the God of all-time soccer). And she goes "Oh I hate Messi, I'm more of a Maradona fan" (who if you're not familiar is the cokehead of all-time soccer). So I found that weird already that she would tell me she hates Messi knowing that I'm such a big fan, but that's ok, to each their own. So I go on to say jokingly "You're breaking my heart with your comments" and she goes "YOU'RE HEART'S GONNA BREAK MORE WHEN YOUR DOG DIES" Swear to God I can't make this stuff up! At this point she's laughing, I don't know how to react, my group is awkward laughing/sweating not knowing what I'm going to say. And the waitress goes "I'm just a comedian" thinking she's funny, but I was pretty damn offended. Anyway, the night goes on, we have our dinner, which was delicious. I have no complaints about the food. But service to me is more important than food quality. She comes back and asks how everything is going, and I say "next time I come back I will be wearing my Messi jersey and I'm going to bring my dog too," to which she replies "WELL IF YOU BRING HIM ILL MAKE SURE THE CHEF SERVES HIM CYANIDE," to which she laughs again and says "I'm just a comedian," for which I literally had no more words. Everyone's jaws were dropped. W T F !!! Look I'm all for cracking jokes and having a sense of humor, but to take it that far with a customer is beyond disrespectful. I know she was trying to be funny and her lame ass jokes probably got lost in translation in her head, but keep your stupid remarks to yourself. On top of that, it's the end of the night and we are the last table there, and the manager comes and says "Guys, you have 5 minutes, we are closing up." We just had a feast at your restaurant, we were basically done at this point, and we were going to leave soon anyways, so I think you could just wait until we're done and not treat us like children, thanks. It was bad enough what happened with the waitress, but the manager basically kicked us out! Moral of the story: If you go to this restaurant, do not mention Lionel Messi, and if you do, prepare for some death threats. We will not be going back to this establishment again, and I hope reading this has convinced you to stay away as well. Viva Messi!!! read more

Highly average (Brussels sprouts mushy, fish not cooked properly, bread never came, salad mediocre) Service not good, had to flag server for everything. Ambiance - freezing , not consistent temperatures. Too many places to choose from to waste time and money here. read more

Wow, we were stunned by this beautiful spot. We absolutely enjoyed every bite. The service was pleasant & dedicated. Definitely a place to go back to. We loved the empanada appetizers. AMAZING! read more

Bodega Malbec - Costillitas de Cordero & Ravioles De Espinaca - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

MUST HAVE: Crepe dulce Leche. I won't say anything else except- ya, you are welcome! Now for everything else- the complementary bread with chimichurri is great. The skirt steak (Entrana con chimichurri) is delicious and highly recommended. The vegetarian plate is ok. It's made of 4 very different dishes (polenta with mushrooms, eggplant with smoked mozzarella, grilled veggies with goat cheese and another salad-like dish. The individual dishes were good, but didn't go well together. The veggies, including the eggplant were aldente, a bit undercooked for my taste, but flavorful. The house Malbec was excellent! The restaurant is small/cozy and pretty loud. You do hear kitchen staff. Dim lighting. Romantic. Don't miss the Dessert! Crepe Dulce leche! read more

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I cannot say enough great things about the amazing food here. From starters like plump and scrumptious empanadas to the mouthwatering provoleta and succulent mollejas (sweetbreads) to the thinly sliced beef tenderloin carpaccio with shaved parmesan and arugula and the perfect grilled octopus with steamed potatoes (the closest you'll find here in SoCal to authentic Spanish style pulpo a la gallega), your palate will definitely be primed for more! So many delicious entrées to choose from, but my classic fave is the entraña (skirt steak). Always grilled to perfection, I highly recommend getting it medium rare...the tastiest, juiciest steak around with no fat! Served with veggies grilled to perfection and delightful potatoes seasoned with rosemary. You can't go wrong with any cut of steak you choose, as that is their specialty, and of course you get prime, grass-fed beef. If you're a pescatarian, the pacific sole in lemon caper sauce is absolutely divine. And if it's pasta you crave, their homemade pasta dishes are also top notch. My personal faves the spinach and ricotta ravioli, and the sorrentinos, pasta stuffed with imported ham, smoked mozzarella, asparagus and mushrooms...a decadent treat! Speaking of decadent, if you still have room for dessert, the classic panqueques de dulce de leche never disappoint. Two perfectly fluffy crepes filled with heavenly caramel with a side of vanilla bean gelato. Mouth watering yet? ;) Of course you can't forget the vino! They offer the finest selection of Argentine and Californian wines. Owner Javier can definitely recommend the best pairing, and will go above and beyond to ensure you have the best dining experience, as will the very friendly staff. I also highly recommend the amazing three-course dine LA menu, going on now until March 14, if you get a chance to visit this week. Be sure to make a reservation. Buen provecho!! read more

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Went here on a Friday night and was given the option to choose a table, which was perfect. The garlic fries and mashed potatoes we ordered on the side were extremely ordinary and nothing stood out. I'm curious if their other options are better. Perhaps I expected more from a restaurant that I had heard rave reviews about. The rib eye we ordered medium rare came out rare and had to be sent back to cook a bit more. Ive had to do this recently at another restaurant but the way it was handled was night and day. The other restaurant clearly did everything to ensure we were happy and profusely apologized. At Malbec, service was a bit lacking and they simply took it away and brought it back with barely any acknowledgement. That's fine, but just one of the many ways theey could improve on their attentiveness. Taste-wise. The rib eye was decent. The NY steak that was ordered medium rare was fine and I did like the thickness of it. Flavor was decent, but nothing that wowed me. I'm still looking for a steak in LA that will blow me away. Malbec, while decent, was nothing I'd rave about and will need to keep searching for that great steak. read more

This my first Argentinean restaurant, we tried the grilled octopus was great and the fried Calamari & Shrimp was outstanding, and we ordered the three steaks plate and it was special for meat lovers, we tried the Ravioli with ricotta cheese was tasty and Paella was full of flavour and cooked to the right degree, at the end the dessert sweet crepe chocolate and caramel and vanilla ice cream read more

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Cute little spot in the valley. My girl friends and I decided to try this spot for during Dine LA, although I ended up opting for the regular menu, but they seemed to enjoy their 3 course meals. Anyway, I had the Carpaccio for starters. I don't really have anything to compare it to, all I know is that it was yummy. The slices of tenderloin melted like butter... mmm... just thinking about it again makes me want more. Then I chose the Churrasco and ordered it medium. Let me just say, these guys know what they're doing; they made a mean medium. Perfectly cooked on the outside and a very nice pink to red fade on the inside. I devoured that thing! It also came with a trio of sauces, but I was only really fond of the one with the garlic in it (the rest just tasted like oil). Although I did not order any dessert, my friends did. One of them said the crepe was delish and the other didn't really care too much for this mousse thing she got in a cup. I'm definitely coming back to try the other stuff off the grill, especially since I know they know what their doing when someone asks for medium. Some places think medium is close to done, and my fellow carnivores will agree that it isn't. read more

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I devoured every morsel of my meal!The chef prepared everything with thought and skill. I particularly noticed their choice of goat cheese for the salad. It was the most creamy and full-flavored I've eaten in decades. I was so delighted with my dinner that I forgot to photograph the Chocolate Mousse dessert which beckoned to be consumed immediately. It was superior to any chilled mousse I can remember eating ... rich, full cocoa bean flavor, sweet although not overpowering to saturate the taste buds. The service was unexpectedly lacking that evening despite the restaurant being only one-half full. Thus, only 4 stars overall. read more

Bodega Malbec - Brochette Argentina - beef, figs, Zucchini, onions, and a house salad. - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

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My boyfriend and I came here for dinner Friday night once a couple months ago. The service was excellent, the manager was very personable and charming, the parking situation is left to just valet unless you wanna walk 3 blocks. But honestly the food was underwhelming for the price. I had the skirt steak medium with chimichurri and it was pretty rough and not that satisfying. It was one of those dinners where you eat it, then 2 hours later at home you're hungry again. But all of this is minor compared to the absolute disrespect of recommending the apple tart for dessert, smdh. It's one of those silly deconstructed dishes where there's five apple slices in the caramel cinnamon sauce, a (small) triangle piece of pastry juxtaposed amongst the apple slices, and maybe some vanilla ice cream. I can't remember if it came with ice cream or not but it honestly wouldn't have mattered this dessert was -2/5. Would scrape the plate off into a pie crust and keep going. Ridiculous. read more

My friend and I stumbled upon this place to grab a bite to eat because we were really hungry for lunch and... It did not disappoint!! I lived in Argentina for a short period time several years ago and tasting all of this food brought me right back to my memories of living there. The sangria was very tasty and you can tell the wine was the best quality Argentina could offer. Our service was good and the food is very authentic. I will definitely be back! read more

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Im torn when it comes to this place. Ive been here twice! The first time me and the wife had a blast! The food was amazing the appetizers were great and we drank amazing Argentinian wine. Really nice and romantic atmosphere and the service is super proffesional and kind. But in the second time we went there the food was a bit disappointing and so was the service. I think it because they were swamped with people but still i have to take it into considerations. The place is really nice, good atmosphere, romatic vibe so i will visit again for final test. But my advice is to go on a non crowded night. read more

I used to say this was one of my fav restaurant. They must have a new chef. There is now a trimmed down menus. The veal locates was fine. My friend ordered vegetarian ravioli that she said used tin have a much better red sauce The I ordered what was recommended Salmi. With roasted potatoes and veggies The salmon was good but biting outstanding The potatoes were dry and hard And the vegetables except the 1/2 Brussels stouts were dry and flavorless (not like the potatoes had any flavor either Slightly overpriced for lunch but very overpriced for the level of food. Not sure what happed But can't Recommend across the board anymore read more

YUM YUM YUMMMM! Food is amazing, prices are great, every time we visit LA we try to come here, it's on our list of places to eat and it's at the top. We love the steak, pasta, bread, sauces, everything we've had here is excellent!! read more

So we came to this restaurant maybe 6 years ago and I feel bad because just today we came back and my Yelp review was still in "draft" from 6 years ago and it was 5 stars. Well, 6 years later it's still a 5 star restaurant. The proveleta is the outstanding star of the night and always has been. We also ordered the veal sweet breads which were excellent and the morcilla which for me the flavor was 5 stars but I'm not big on the texture. We also ordered three or four different types of empanadas, which I'm a big critic of, and I have to say the masa is absolutely perfect. The beef empanadas were 5 star, ham and cheese 5 star, and the corn was 3 star but could be my personal preference. Overall I'm so happy we came back here and we felt super safe eating outdoors (covered and heated) during covid. I promise it won't be another 6 years before we come back again! read more

Authentic Argentina steakhouse! Steaks are great and the homemade bread and Chimichurri rock! In pressure wine list and even great take out! I'm a repeat customer! read more

This place is always a grand slam!!! The staff is nice and the few times I've gone has been in a group of about 20+. I definitely want to come back with a smaller group of friends soon. read more

I've only had Argentinean food a couple of times so I don't have a whole lot to judge this food on but let's go at it. Ordered the lunch special can't find the name on the menu but it was a steak kabob with vegetables. The meat was pretty good the mushrooms on there were amazing. It came with rice and beans the rice was not great, too much onions and no flavor. The beans were good it was more of a bean salad so served cold. I also had the choice of soup or salad so I did the lentil soup which also needed some salt. That seemed like a reoccurring problem with the dishes was they were all missing salt/seasoning. I ordered a marinara pasta with chicken for my son and he didn't like the chicken and for my son not to eat something is odd this kid destroys all his meals and eats like a grown man, he said the chicken had no flavor so I tried it and again missing the salt/seasoning :( I also tried my friends plate which was the entrada steak the steak was better than mine and was really good so overall the meat here is of good quality. For dessert we all shared a dulce de leche flan the dulce de leche was good but the flan was very underwhelming I personally didn't like it. The prices here are very high it averages $20-30 a plate and for the way they skim on flavorings and ingredients I don't think it's worth it at all, I would not recommend. When we came in it was empty we were literally the only customers there which now makes sense. Also service was not great we had to wait a little long to get our waters refilled, and by the end of it our waitress had disappeared and the bus boy brought us our check. Overall flavors aren't there and it's too expensive, wouldn't recommend. read more

Bodega Malbec - Argentine Near Me - Toluca Lake, California

Malbec is a great spot to take a date without going far especially if you work near the studios. It is similar to Lala's down the street in Studio City except the ambiance is a bit more romantic. Got a mixta which allowed you to have two meats served on a skillet to share. We ordered the Ojo de bistec and just the bistec. Additionally, we ordered a side of grilled vegetables upon the recommendation of the waitress. We got served bread with an assortment of chimichurri and other sauces. The grilled vegetables were all right, but the steaks were juicy and so flavorful. read more

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We were in the area and wanted a decent place to have a date night. It really hit the spot. Everything was enjoyable from the ambiance, to the service. The food was really tasty and better yet, we enjoyed it with a bottle of wine for our table. I think we go the best options. We shared everything since it all sounded good. We started with the mussels and clams as appetizers. The broth was so tasty, I wanted to just drink it all up but instead dukned our delicious bread in it. We also ordered the seafood paella with plenty of items, the rice was rich and saucy. I suggest the dish for if you have more than one person who wants to share. We ordered the skirt steak which was juicy and tender and it came with mixed grilled vegetables. Also, as if that's not enough, we ordered the 4 sausage combination dish. It was chorizo, Andouille, blood saysageand maybe some linguica? Don't quote me on it, I'm not a sausage expert but it was a party in the mouth. I thought the service was attentive and even though we ordered all that food and a bottle of wine, I thought the price was good. We found parking right in front, no problem. If I'm in the area again, I would definitely come again. read more

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This restaurant did not live up to the hype one bit for me. The owner did not leave a good first impression with one of the people at our table. There was a glitch in their system that our reservation was canceled for some odd reason, but they disregarded and sat us down. They had us sit in the back (open and closed area) because we were a large table. They did not heat the room up and we were all cold so we asked to turn up the heat, the employee did so without asking. But 5 min later the owner came into the back and said it is too hot and turned down the heat without talking to any of us, I'm sorry but you're the employee/owner of the place you accommodate to the customers, not to your liking, especially when you walking around a lot while we are seated and it's cold out! When one of the girls at our table asked the owner to turn up the heat he was a bit hesitant and said something under his breath and when the girl asked him what he said he smiled it off and said it was nothing and turned the heat up. Now for the food. When the salad came out we all were looking at each other like "this is missing something" it tasted very bland, needed salt or lime or some dressing. Then the calamari came out (cold btw), I took one bite and I lost my appetite. My brother persuaded me to get a plate of steak because everyone at the table ordered some sort of steak dish, only one or two people ordered salmon. Literally the only people that enjoyed their food were the people that got salmon. Everyone was complaining Steak was extremely chewy and I took maybe 3-4 bites before I gave up on trying to persuade myself to like this place. This is the only time I've wanted to leave a bad review for a place right after my visit. Food 0/10, staff 0/10 design and layout of restaurant 2/10. read more

Not bad at all... the Kalamazoo is different than usual and it's great. Ribeye and Mahi Mahi are not bad. I would come back and try other dish they have when I'm in the area. read more