Service was great but the food and drinks were even better. We got a spicy margarita, old fashioned, smoked brisket bahn mi and apple pantastic hickory burger. We had to try the brownie and it did not disappoint. Every item was delicious and had great flavor. Definitely coming back again read more

Boneyard Bistro - Smoked Brisket Bahn Mi, Apple Pantastic Hickory Burger, spicy margarita, and old fashioned - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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We had a good time Don't expect some fancy bistro service. It's a simple place, with solid food and good drinks and don't listen to all the spoiled brats out there that "had to ask the server to take their order" blah...blah...blah We loved the: Sticky chops Mac & Cheese Philly cheese steak Simple...good....hits the spot read more

Ribs are good, not outstanding. We wanted a side salad but they didn't have it. Minimum salad was $17. Service was adequate at best. We had to ask the waitress to take our order. Then ask for extra napkins, etc... The best part of dinner was the patio seating. The decor is good and has a good comfortable feel. read more

When I was eight years old; I became deeply entranced by cooking. I would walk to the grocery store unattended to purchase ingredients, I created marinades, baked desserts from scratch and endlessly scoured old cookbooks for hours on end. I even briefly entertained the idea of going to cooking school. Although cooking is still a hobby; I didn't make it my life's profession. Do you want to know who had the same early cooking obsession and DID make it his life? Owner and Chef Aaron Robins of Boneyard Bistro in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles. Valley Boy Aaron Robins was born and raised in Encino and started his cooking adventure around the same age as I but focusing on smoking and drying meat making homemade jerky. BBQ was his passion and Robins went on to train with top BBQ, fire cooking and international chefs before opening Boneyard Bistro in 2005 (and it is still around which is quite a feat with the fast turn-over in Sherman Oaks). Robins also regularly donates his time and cooking to charities and food banks. What a standup guy! So, let's explore Boneyard Bistro... Boneyard Bistro resides on Ventura near the Ventura Canyon intersection looking quite inconspicuous upon street-view appearances. In fact, my boyfriend and I weren't even sure it was open under the bright 5pm sun because it looked so dark and sleepy - thankfully it was! Focusing on international and American BBQ flavors with other elevated dishes and gastronomical cocktails; Boneyard Bistro offers an ambiance of a trendy but not pretentious gastropub with a bar, dining room, lots of black paint, and skull gothic flair. It has a sort of rock-n-roll edge to it making it a la Silver Lake- type vibe but in the Valley. I had a terrible day in route to Boneyard Bistro so I started the evening with a Cactus Cooler cocktail (tequila, pricky pear, agave, lime - $12) in an attempt to regain some chill. We happened to visit during Happy Hour (M-F 4:30 - 6pm) and everything on both the Happy Hour and regular menu sounded delicious but made our choices of the Smokin Deviled Egg app (bacon, smoked jalapenos, spicy gastrique - $12 HH price), Kpop Krunchy Sticky Ribs (smoked and fried baby back ribs, sesame slaw, Asian BBQ sauce - $17 HH price), Grilled Chicken Pot Pie for my boyfriend (puff pastry, carrots, celery, peas and house smoked chicken - $29) and New Classic Salad for me (tri-color salad, cherry tomatoes, red onion, smoked mozzarella, cucumber. House red wine vinaigrette - $17). I barely know where to begin with the food because everything was "screaming from the rooftops" amazing from the plating to flavors. First of all, my Cactus Cooler may have sounded basic on the menu; but what appeared before me was the prettiest pink margarita -esque cocktail that was strong but fruity and delicious. It was an EXCELLENT cocktail that elevated simplicity. I could have had several more! The Deviled eggs had a smoky flair and even though I am NOT a bacon fan; found them to be quite tasty. The Kpop Krunchy Sticky Ribs were artfully plated and absolute perfection: delicious smoked meat under a sweet (but not too sweet!) sauce with a spicy kick. My New Classic Salad was just a salad. KIDDING! Boneyard Bistro even makes amazing salads that somehow kicked it up a notch and the vinaigrette is divine! Although everything was wonderful; the star of the show was the pot pie (seasonal in cold weather months only and we happened to catch it on its way out!). Poor Marie Callender would be weeping into her apron had she tasted Boneyard's pot pie. Flaky puff pastry covering a flavorful filling that is heavy on the chicken but not cubed white dry chicken: smoked rotisserie style chicken in the best white gravy known to man. It was heaven on a plate. Boneyard's customer service also excels with our experience with our waiter Brian who was a pure joy: knowledgeable, entertaining, 'cool' and felt like we were just hanging out with a friend. Stupendous work by Brian. Aaron Robins absolutely hit every A mark with Boneyard Bistro: restaurant esthetic, food and drink presentation/flavors and staff. Boneyard Bistro is a must-try. read more

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I've been here a few times but this visit was a little disappointing. I understand the hype behind their feature on Food Network back in Sept 2025 but it fell flat from the experience and food itself. This review is purely based on a lunch experience. Food 3/5 NOT based on their brisket or smoked meats - Cubano pork sandwich was extremely oily, not flavorful and simply had too much bread = PASS - GARLIC BRUSSELS SPROUTS = PASS, approx less than a 1 CUP of sprouts for almost $20 and the bottom was drenched in sauce and soggy - SMOKED WINGS = PASS, zero flavor Ambience 4/5 Clean, open ambience with zero issues throughout the restaurant then again it was completely empty. Service 3/5 The server felt unenthusiastic and didn't seem like she authentically cared. Aaron (owner) walked by us several times without a smile or care in the world. We're not important ppl but just deserve a "hello" or kind gesture as customers. Would I come back again, sadly NOT again............ Wishing them good luck. read more

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Stopped by Boneyard Bistro to try a few things and had a mixed but generally decent experience. We really enjoyed the chips -- simple but solid. The fried mac and cheese was also good, though we definitely prefer the side dish version over the spicy appetizer; the side felt more balanced and enjoyable. The pizza was pretty standard, nothing bad but nothing memorable either. Meat-wise, the lean brisket was just okay, a bit underwhelming, but the tri-tip was pretty good and probably the highlight of the meal. Overall, it wasn't a bad visit. We might come back, but we're just as likely to try something new in the area next time. read more

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Fantastic BBQ. Always something new on the menu. Great bar. Excellent service. Always look forward to dinner at boneyard.

The food wasn't bad, but it also didn't really stand out. I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich with brisket. The sandwich itself was good and satisfying, but unfortunately the sides were pretty underwhelming and lacked flavor. Service was a mixed experience. Our waitress was very nice once she came over, but we did sit at the table for a solid 15-20 minutes before she initially took our order, which definitely took away from the overall experience. Overall, it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't memorable either. With so many BBQ spots in the Valley that offer more flavor for a lower price, I'd probably choose to go elsewhere next time. read more

Boneyard Bistro - Brisket Grilled Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Went here on a Sunday lunch mission for the philly cheese steak and it did not let me down ! I came in and sat at the bar the woman working was quick to help and got my espresso martini perfect right down to the 3 coffee beans we La girls love to see ! The food came out very quick and was so delicious the music in the venue was great it was much bigger and pleasant than I expected! I think I'm going again tonight lol thank you for an amazing solo Sunday lunch I plan on coming back quite a bit omg and also the chips that came with the sandwich were quite sweet and crisp a nice cut through that savory sandwich please also if you want that magical sandwich it has a schedule look please ! read more

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I've been seeing this Kobe MAC burger pop up on a lot of food influencers pages so I decided to stop by and give it a try. The Kobe Mac is a way better version of the McDonald's Big Mac, nothing spectacular but definitely a solid burger. The service was friendly and I think it's worth a try if you're a fan of the Big Mac. read more

Boneyard Bistro - Kobe mac - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

Went to dinner at Boneyard Bistro for the first time in a long time, and was very pleasantly surprised by their reinvented menu and how they've created a whole new BBQ experience for the folks of Sherman Oaks. The physical restaurant remains the same; a comfortable, casual place to kick back with a few drinks and some Q, and the staff, from manager/chef Sam to our very hospitable server, Bekah, was on top of everything at all times. But the menu has undergone some seriously creative tweaks. A whole roster of small plates have found their way into the rotation, and I would have happily tried them all. But we were just 2 people, so we settled on one appetizer: the Dan Dan Noodles with a spicy Szechuan sauce and a generous portion of chopped Brisket on top. It's a stellar melding of Chinese spice and smoke from the American South. The tender brisket played well with the hearty but soft noodles, making the dish both richly satisfying and impossible to leave alone. We'd planned on taking half home, but we polished it off toot sweet. My wife then settled in with the Pulled Chicken Sandwich, served on a nicely toasted sesame bun. Again, tender meat and excellent flavors that were amplified by the use of the house sauces (either tangy vinegar or a spicy sweet, both very good). As a side, my wife had the Onion Rings, thin strands lightly battered and fried til crisp before being given just the right amount of salt. Also addictive, and perfect when dipped into sauce. I ordered the Baby Back Ribs, which I get dry so I can sauce them myself. These were fall-off-the-bone tender, and packed with smoky flavor. My only regret was my side of macaroni salad, which I found too sweet for my taste. We'll need to go back with a large group so we can try a number of their new items, including an array of pizzas that came to an adjacent table looking pretty darned amazing. I'm so glad Boneyard has found a way to pivot post-Covid, strikes and fires, and I'm hoping the whole neighborhood shows up in support. read more

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Applepantastic hickory burger is awesome. Modeled after the classic Apple Pan hickory burger it does not disappoint read more

Boneyard Bistro - Applepantastic Hickory burger - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

By far the worst bbq i ever had.1 star is for the sweet server .other than that,nothing was good. Beef ribs dried and chewy. read more

Had a chance to try the amazing KPOP Krunchy Sticky ribs at the L.A. Food Bowl and wanted more! The ribs and smoked brisket are perfection on a plate. Absolutely amazing. Had the brisket with a corn cob and some of the best coleslaw I've ever had. Coleslaw is not washed out with mayo. It's crisp and has a bright taste. Brisket is delicious. Well well worth traveling for. Great, friendly service. Be back for more! read more

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I really enjoyed Boneyard Bistro. I found the service to be very warm, inviting and friendly from the hostess to the servers. The food was excellent. Their Australian Wagyu burgers are amazing, the K-Pop ribs were insane and filled with texture and flavor. Shrimp tacos were next level. Ambiance was really nice. Nothing upscale but very comfy, perfect lighting, and I will definitely be back. I'm knocking 1 star off cause we were told by them over the phone that happy hour ended at 630 and when we got there at 6, learned it actually ended at 530 or 6. I forget which. Not a huge deal, but I had spotted several happy hour items that looked amazing! read more

Happy Hour at Bone Yard Bistro was not particularly Happy at least at 4:30pm on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Sorry for the forgotten, late posting. 1) Their Crispy Onion Rings were so overfried that they were charred. It tasted bitter from being burnt. So overfried that it toughened the onions into scaly leather.  I almost never ask for something to be taken back to the kitchen, but these rings were unedible.  Our waitress graciously took them back and took it off our order.  2) Tex Mex Rolled Brisket Tacos/Taquitos:   Presentation was pleasant with 3 Taquitos with a side of creamy, perfectly ripe avocado, little salad of iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, touch of mild cilantro. Mild Red Chile Salsa was fermented for pickled, more funky flavours.   However, the rolled corn tortillas filled with brisket was again over fried making the tortillas overly dark and taking away the sweetness in the tortillas as well as making the brisket exposed at the ends of the roll to be frizzled & extra dried out.  I was so disappointed from the burnt Onion Rings that when I saw another overfried food item, I forgot to take a complete photo of these overfried Taquitos when it arrived.  Only blessing was these Taquitos weren't as burnt as the Onion Rings so we toughed it out and ate them. The fry chef definitely must have had a bad day to create such disastrous fried dishes.  3) Frito Pie Frito Scoops, Boneyard Brisket Chili, Texas Queso made from American Cheese Fondue, Tomatoes, Onions, pickled Jalapenos. Big wide, curved Fritos corn chips to scoop up this satisfying concoction. Thank goodness the Fritos were already fried at the factory.  The melted American cheese became a goopy sauce with a piquant touch that mated the other ingredients to make a loose casserole like large appetizer.  1-3a) Reissdorf Kölsch: Lighter beer with good body, slightly toasty sweet, bit of acidity to clear the palate.  Happy Hour prices where draught beer & wines by the glass are 25% off along with discounts on well drinks at $6 make for a good deal. Place is very hang loose, airy, rustic. We sat in front with wide windows that open up to the street.  Our kind, thoughtful waitress, who was wearing a black mask, was the saving factor in placating us on the burnt overfried foods so that I would give a 3 stars to Bone Yard due to her due diligence. But the fried foods on that day were actually closer to one star. read more

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My visit was a little disappointing. I actually was going to another restaurant and I told my GF because I enjoyed the food when I first visited I expected the food to be good or better. Ambiance-Good. It was not busy. Service-Brian our waiter was very helpful. Food- Not hot, old and dry looking. 1. The 3 meat plate all of the food came cold. 2. Pizza was okay. Nothing exciting 3. Chips was perfect. Just too little for $6.00. I sent the food back and they sent back the same food just a pinch warmer. This cost me $106.00. I would like to visit again on your tab. This is unacceptable. I also would like the management to contact me. Thank you Michael Warner read more

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Great BBQ & great service this place should have a higher rating than it does because the food and service was great and the atmosphere is nice and classy but still feels like a bbq joint at the same time read more

Boneyard was OK. The food was decent. I don't recall any flavor profiles which means it wasn't memorable. The food was alright. They were a bit weird about the TVs and which games they could play. I found it to be a little silly that the hostess made a fuss about something trivial. I don't particularly love the interior nor do I love the seating. I found it to be a bit crowded and distracted. It was easy to find seating but again, food was not memorable for me. read more

I literally pass by this place everyday for years, smelling all their delicious food. So my co workers and I decided for New Year's Eve we would try it out. We were instantly greeted and shown our seats. The Ambiance is your stereotypical steakhouse joint. The food was amazing.... Smoked Ribs, Texas Smoked Beef Brisket, Fried mac n cheese, and even their pizza was amazing. The food is on the pricey side, but definitely worth it. I'll return sometime soon. read more

Love the food, service and atmosphere here. I've had quite a few items from the menu and can confidently say these guys really care about making quality food. A few recs: K-pop Krunchy ribs, Dan Dan noodles with brisket, the Kobe Mac (Big Mac) burger. They also have a great Tuna Tataki. read more

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We've been coming to this place for years. Unfortunately I think this is the last time. Brisket and tri-tip were cold and flavorless. Tasted like roast beef not bbq. Small portion. Thinly sliced... my wife and I were confused. Brisket was dry, how do you have dry brisket??? The menu has changed a lot and we decided to try the sausage pepperoni pizza... it was flavorless and heavy. I mean, how does someone make bland pizza? Idk what's going on but since Covid it's been a downward spiral. It was a Friday night and unfortunately the place was empty. I understand wanting to try new things but def make sure those things are amazing. $70 plus tip for 12" pizza and barely any meat, cold meat at that - Sorry, there are much better places. It sucks, my wife and I used to love this place. read more

Boneyard Bistro - A few slices of the brisket... flavorless. Look how thin the slices are and almost zero bark. - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

had the steak frite tonight. the au poive was au-mazing, no kidding. so flavorful without being fussy, loved the kiss of bourbon and the green peppercorns the steak was a cut whose name escapes me, but i loved how our server explained it: "tender, but still has a bit of bounce." yep. enjoyed a french red blend that didn't even come close to breaking the bank... as usual, service was excellent. love this spot, and it just keeps getting better... well done chef aaron and crew. :) read more

Such great BBQ and top notch service. We sat in the enclosed patio which wasn't the best, but means they can serve more of us so all the better. Split the BBQ platter for four of us which was excellent got to try it all. The cornbread is a must! read more

Great costumer service, from beginning to end. The space is awesome and the vibe is vibing . First timer . I had also the Harland Japanese Larger Beer, and it was great, for those who love lagers. Bringing the husband next time for sure! read more

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Ordered the baby back ribs for take-out, hostess that took my order was very pleasant and order was prepared much quicker than expected. Ribs were delicious and full of flavor. Will be back thank you! read more

I feel conflicted writing this review as I was a frequent patron over the last couple of years. I was there tonight with family and everything we served was burnt or overcooked. Very disappointed and listened to the server try and explain that ribs are meant to be tough to chew and the meat needs work to get off the bone. The tables next to us had similarly burnt or overcooked meats. Very disappointed given we spent several hundred dollars. The food is definitely not worth the price. Two servers also argued with one of the party that they had provided him a drink but there was no drink on the table. The restaurant was busy and lively which is expected and makes the experience what one expects on a Saturday night. The bar here is consistently good and has many options for bourbon. read more

Man, I remember loving this spot years ago. I don't know what happened but it's a total letdown. We paid over $100 for two plates and both had hardly any food on them. We ate a late night snack because we were still hungry. The quality of the food has also gone downhill but to be fair, that's a reality for many businesses post Covid. The server was nice enough and attentive, which made the visit a little better. There was hardly anyone there at 7:30 on a Friday. That should've been the sign. Hope this spot turns around because it's an awesome looking restaurant with a lot of potential. read more

Been coming here for years! Share the wedge salad to start, skip the corn bread (dry, even with the yummy butter.) We always order the ribs, brisket, baked beans, & potato salad! The Mac n' cheese bites are creamier & better than they've been, but don't come with the hot sauce anymore? There is a newer menu now, missing some of our old favorites (hello ranch, burrata brussel sprouts) But always delicious new things to try. Husband also loves the incredible beers on draft. Staff is always 10/10, Server Brian deserves a raise- So kind & great. read more

Haven't gone back after multiple bad experiences. Portions got smaller and it's been really inconsistent. Sometimes food is ok now and sometimes its bad. This place used to be one of the best spots. Not sure what happened read more

Used to come here a lot pre-COVID and decided to try it again when we had a post-pickleball BBQ craving instead of driving to our usual (Bludso's). We ordered the pulled pork sandwich and a half-rack of the baby back ribs (both with baked beans). The ribs were the highlight - they were dry-rub style and were lean. Unfortunately, the pulled pork sandwich lacked flavor and was a bit dried out. In addition, both of our sides of beans were lukewarm. For the price ($67 after tip), I would have expected better. read more

I can't believe I haven't been here sooner! I have been hearing about them from friends and always had them on my list to visit. I tried the Korean sticky ribs. Very good sweet sticky ribs!! Deviled eggs were def the best I had. I thought I made it best but theirs was perfect. Grilled Caesar salad was the perfect crunch while being perfectly dressed. They seem to make their own Caesar dressing! And my friend's recommendation: the Kobe Mac. Their take on the bigmac. Perfectly made, the buns were perfectly moist unlike the ones mcd serve these days. Their pizza were also great. I'm a ranch person so next time I will ask for more ranch to dip everything in because they also have the best ranch I've had. I'm excited to try other items so I will be back next week with a group so I can try more things!! read more

I'm really trying to like this place but they keep making it reallly difficult. Comfortable place, like the bar, like the atmosphere, good place to just hang out and grab a drink. Bartenders have always been good. BUT... we're 3 for 3 on literally cold pulled pork. The side of beans, scorching hot. The pulled pork, like it hasn't seen any source of heat in at least 5 hours. Flavor is just ok. Spicy bbq sauce is just ok. And they only bring a small dipping cup of it. Fix the food and this would be a regular spot. But serving the basics cold, not a way to win repeat customers. I gave this place enough chances and was let down each time. Even when I told them it was cold, they brought out a new plate, ok, that's nice... but it was just slightly warmer. If that was the temp of the original plate I received, I still would of sent it back for not being hot enough. Sad. read more

4+ Just a heads up - my experience just involved coming in to get a beer. I didn't order any of the food / BBQ. The vibe here feels like more of an upscale pub/ restaurant with full bar. I didn't interact with any of the servers, but the bartenders were friendly. The whiskey list was pretty extensive (I always look when available).] My visit though, was specifically to get a pour of Pliny The Younger. It was that time of year when Russian River Brewing distributed their most sought after beer. A friend of mine tipped me off that they were tapping their keg here and I was unable to go another scheduled night with a group of friends. I walked in, sat directly at the bar. It wasn't as crowded as I was expecting. It was actually really chill that night. Was able to get a pour right away and I enjoyed to the last sip. I could have easily gotten more pours, but I really wanted to just stop by to get at least one and head home because it was getting late for me. Overall, very enjoyable experience. Metered parking available along a busy stretch of Ventura Blvd, but after a certain time, it's free. During the week parking is pretty easy to find. read more

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I've lived in the area forever and it wasn't until last Friday that I finally took a chance on Boneyard. I am so particular about my BBQ and for some reason I just never came in regardless of smelling them smoke meats all week for YEARS. I'd had the day from hell and my bff and I went out to grab dinner and ended up at the bar here. Make a rezzie if you're coming on a Friday. They were booked! I love a barstool and we just lucked out right before we were going to leave with two openings. My old fashioned was sooooo good! One of the nicer ones I've had in quite awhile. We shared the spicy chicken sandwich with sweet potatoes fries, collard greens and ordered the pizza rolls app. Service was great and the vibe was perfection, exactly what I needed after a challenging day (a great mix of folks minding their business and enjoying yummy drinks and eats). I can totally see making this my every Friday night spot but I do enjoy cooking on Friday nights and staying in sometimes. There's a barstool on the end near the wall that I snagged and I think it's calling my name asking to be my new fav seat. My Mom and Dad have eaten here and spoke very highly of it. My Dad apparently has a friend that goes in weekly, sits at the bar and loves a certain beer here. I think they definitely have their regulars from what I could tell. It took me forever but now that I've been I can say it's totally worth a visit. I'll be back very soon. read more

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Been a couple times now and will definitely be back to try more! We had great service both times - first time we were seated in the patio out front and then second time out back in the dog friendly area. They were fairly busy but we still had super speedy & friendly service. The second visit we both got sandwiches - brisket & fried chicken. Omg amazing! If this place was closer to me I'd be stopping by every week. The fried Mac & cheese side was good too though I think next time I'll stick with fries since it was pretty heavy. Also tried the bourbon sweet tea which was is dangerously good read more

Boneyard Bistro - Bbq Brisket Sandwich & Fried Mac n ' Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

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The food has changed The beef ribs and the portions were burnt and much smaller and more expensive The burger was tiny and priced ridiculously at $30 and came with nothing else no fries or anything I definitely won't be going back read more

First time at the Boneyard and it started off with talking to Lindsay on the phone she suggested we make a reservation, she was very friendly and accommodating! We ordered the full rack of ribs, collard greens, bbq beans that had trip tip in them, no pork for my honey, and we also had the fried mac n cheese. Everything was finger licking good, oh and I forgot we also ordered the super hot corn bread! Sam the chef was nice enough to come out and say hi and even brought us some delicious tri tip to sample. Becca was our amazing and sweet server, come and see them!! This place rocked our world!!! Sam was so sweet he comped our banana pudding, WOW!!! Thank you so much Boneyard Bistro we can't wait to come back! read more

Boneyard Bistro - Banana Pudding!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Sherman Oaks, California

I've been here a dozen times and always had great food and great service but tonight just hit different. Sat at the bar and Ethan recommended us some tasty beers. All were hits. For grub we got the Philly cheese steak sand-which and it was amazing. Slightly spicy in the best way and packed with meat. So so good. Been coming here for years and will continue because food and service is always 11/10. Thank you Ethan! read more

I went here with my family with high expectations, I've only heard good things about this place. We ordered a lot of food, including the Evanator which was extremely underwhelming. Not only was the food overcooked, it was burnt. The servers were unkind and messed up our drink orders. I would not be as disheartened if I didn't pay hundreds of dollars for terrible food and service. One of the worst meals I've ever had with the largest price tag. read more