31 years. I have been dining at CC for 30+ years. I went for their stroganoff, but shrimp and crawfish pasta was among the specials. I order the stroganoff to-go and ate the S&C pasta in-house. Excellent! Service is attentive without being obsequious. The ambiance is shotgun diner. Dining room and unisex bathroom are both clean. Will I return? Absolutely, yes. read more

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Picture a small suite in a strip mall, in a city a mile north of Detroit. Well established, it's been here for ages. No reservations. A few modest tables and carry-out. A true example of "don't judge a book by its cover". We walk in, non peak, with eight folks and they have no issues with us. Quickly seated, orders taken, food delivered. Bam bam bam! The staff has always been great to us and now to our friends. The food is off-the-chain delicious. primarily Ukrainian fair, but you can find several other options and there's ALWAYS something for everyone. For the first five years I came here I ordered Christine's Famous Bomb Burrito. It's that good and I wasn't going to dive into the questionable stuff on the menu. Shame on me! Baba's Pierogis and their Potato Pancakes are wonderful but I recommend the Combo Platter so you can also experience the sausage and the sauerkraut (Kapusta). A quick chuckle: Mrs. E. only eats cold borscht. So we order it and it cools on the table and becomes our dessert. Most everyone I introduce to Christine's become regulars and it ain't because of me! 08/25 read more

Small place with a great vibe in a strip mall. Ukrainian food at its best. Order the garden salad instead of the soup (included with entree). Prices range from $14 to $20. Order the Odessa ($19) and get 6 potato latkes and sausage and sauerkraut along with a slice of bread and sour cream. Enough for 2 meals. Potato pancakes were excellent. Service was above average. Parking lot attached. read more

Christine's Cuisine - Potato pancakes - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I've only heard the best things about this hidden gem of Ferndale. After trying their polish food, I can confirm that it is worth the hype. It tastes like home cooking in the best way and was perfect for a cold day. I will definitely be returning to try more of their menu in the future read more

Christine's Cuisine - Odessa - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Purchased a groupon a while back for our trip to Detroit. Located in Ferndale, this place is not too far from where we are staying. Location is a little tricky to enter (parking lot) as if you blink an eye you are gonna miss it. Place is small and it was not too busy when we arrived (late lunch). Our server was very nice and attentive. As for the food, I ordered the veggie pita and added chicken along with their potato salad with fresh dill. My friend ordered a reuben sandwich and potato salad as well. My pita was fresh but the chicken made it rather dry. Potato salad (redskin) was good and I loved the fresh dill but it was a little bland for my tastes. Overall, food was good but not excellent. Would definitely go back if I was visiting again as what shined was their hospitality and the rest of their menu looked good. read more

Christine's Cuisine - Veggie wrap - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We love Christine's. Husband orders the salads and the Bombas. I love the fish and chips, the Reubens, the soups and the salads. Everything is fresh and good quality. The portions are generous. The prices are very reasonable and the service is tops. Meals taste like home cooking. It is our favorite restaurant. read more

Ate here once - carry out. Food is fine. Lady on the phone was beyond rude the first time and the second time she was awful on the phone again. So turned off by her attitude that we decided to just not order from there. We Will never go back. Lady needs to lighten up and realize she works for tips. read more

This place only gets better with age. I remember when Christine's just opened up, and it was a small restaurant with big ideas, and great food. Now it seems like they have found their niche, and still have the great food. If you get a chance this is the place you want to go for the specials, and they pierogies! The woman at the to go counter / waitress was inviting and so friendly to everyone as they entered. They have extended their dining area and it seems to be bigger than what it was but it has not lost its charm. This is a must in Ferndale. I'm going to give them read more

Christine's Cuisine - Pastrami special with potato salad - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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In the recent snowstorm, Christine's Cuisine offered dinner delivery! They offer local lunch delivery, but this was new! Took advantage of it, got 1/2 dozen of their incredible pierogis. And that night they happen to have FROG LEGS! Yesssss Everything arrived hot, quick and perfectly cooked I guess I'd say this is definitely one of my fave Ferndale restaurants (no offense Fly Trap) Bomb Burrito and Potato Pancakes are also stellar read more

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My mom randomly invited me to dinner with her and my dad since ya know... they found a Groupon for this nice family restaurant and here we are. The small space is filled to the brim with love, feel it right when you walk in. It was relatively slow for a Friday night which I was thrilled about. Here's a good breakdown of the food - Lemonade - YUM! Home made and completely passes my seasoned taste buds. - Tomato basil soup with Gorgonzola - solid. - Perogi - They were on point. My preference for the potatoes is a little different but they were, in fact, authentic. Ok so the Tuscan chicken..... a little on the dry side with the rice vs noodles - but our waiter was super nice and allowed me to switch to the Tuscan Shrimp. Delish and filling. A true taste of comfort. I'll be back with hungry friends and more Groupon lol. read more

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I am tasting my way through Ferndale, one restaurant at a time. I have called on numerous occasions for the beef stroganoff. It's only available after 4 as part of the dinner menu. Wah! I called at 3:20 for a pre-order of the stroganoff. I walked in 5 minutes early and didn't have to stand around, she had it ready. The restaurant itself is smaller but quant. Onto food-- The beef stroganoff. Delicious. The sauce has a great taste. The beef was chunked and oh so tender. It is plated/boxed over noodles. Came with a salad. I ordered a Coke to go. For my meal and tip was $25 and change. Pricey for it but I'd buy it again. read more

Christine's Cuisine - Beef Strongoff - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Spicy Bomb Burrito with steak was very tasty! The soups were delicious. Always on point with consistency and taste.

All of the dishes here are really good. However, the one that stands out the most to me is the beef stroganoff. It's plentiful and delicious. The meat's texture is perfect. Juicy and tender just the way it should be. You can tell it's high quality steak. And the sauce that's poured over it is delectable. Creamy and hearty. Just the way it should be. It's mixed with mushrooms and I'm not the biggest fan of mushrooms but this stuff is incredible. It's pretty much addicting. I find myself scooping up the sauce with my spoon and eating it by itself when I've finished all the noodles and meat. The meal also comes with a roll and your choice of soup or salad. Kudos to Christine's Cuisine for this incredible meal! It's become part of my regular rotation. read more

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Christine's is always my go-to for some reliably good food in Ferndale! Located in an unassuming small strip mall, Christine's is small but mighty! Whether you are in the mood for a big salad, burrito, sandwich, ravioli, or even Ukrainian fare, Christine's has you covered. This restaurant has something for everyone. Personally, I'm a huge fan of their pierogis and reuben sandwich. Don't pass up this fabulous Ferndale staple! read more

First time visit for lunch. We ordered the Turkey sub sandwich with Bettermade potato chips, and the French dip with potato salad and upgrade to French fries. The potato salad had large chunks and the dressing did not have much flavor. Two ice teas to drink. They don't offer alcoholic beverages, but you may bring your own. read more

Christine's Cuisine - Turkey sub - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I've had my eye on this place for a while, and when was feeling a bit under the weather, I decided it was the perfect excuse to stop by for some chicken noodle soup to go. Other reviews have claimed they have the best soup in the area, so I had to try for myself. My visit was a brief, just enough time pick up my takeout order, but I couldn't help but notice the cozy and inviting interior. When I visit again, I'll be sure to dine-in. Both the chicken noodle soup and the small order of pierogis I ordered were delish. The soup was warm and soothing -- perfect for when you're not feeling your best -- and had the perfect type of noodle. The pierogis were less for helping my cold and more of a treat, but they were really good, and were topped with caramelized onions! I'll definitely have to come back to try more of their menu, especially more of the Polish dishes they offer. read more

Just had the catfish special here and this was some of the best I've ever had. The fries were crispy, the hush puppies yummy, and the salad was fresh. Had the peanut butter pie for dessert and that was good too. The place was clean and the service responsive. All-in-all I have nothing bad to say about this place and look forward to coming again. read more

Homemade food for when you don't feel like cooking yourself. The Polish Plate and Bomb Burrito are highlights, but the pastas and salads are fantastic as well. The no-nonsense service is refreshing compared to the trendier places. A Ferndale institution at this point. Please bring back BYOB! read more

The best Patty Melt I've had in my life, and I'm old! My go to place when I'm craving great food.

Everything I've ever ordered from there is amazing. From the stuffed tortellini to their Odessa Dinner, food is just great. Also they have the MOST amazing pirogies and sour kraut. ( minus the sour). Even if you don't normally like it you should still try it. It's subtle but great flavor made it one of my favorites. If you haven't tried this place you are definitely missing out read more

Christine's Cuisine - Stuffed Tortellini - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

The way you are treated here when the staff gives you the wrong order is nothing short of confusing and upsetting. You'll be made to feel ashamed for bringing it up and as if you're the burden.....I'm simply shocked. Everyone makes mistakes, but have the decency to acknowledge that, be kind, and fix the problem. I will never be back and I'm sorry any amount of my money was spent here. read more

Food was good, I came to try borscht and they didn't make it which was a bummer. I had combo plate which was good and my son had the Wet Burrito. He said it was pretty good. Service was good, place was busy with both people dining in and take out. Good ambiance and food. Worth a try. read more

Christine's Cuisine - Wet Burrito - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I took my 8 year old son here for lunch its small quiet and cute. We sat ourselves I ordered the turkey burger on Texas toast it was tasty . didn't care too much for the potato salad but the ceasar was pretty good. read more

I don't know much about it because I my husband found it through a Groupon, but we went there on a Friday night around 7:30 and they were rudely rushing us out because they were closing at 8pm on a FRIDAY. Which I found to be weird, but they told us our food was being made to go which was fine by me, but they didn't have many options for the menu. I ordered the salmon and there was a drip of sauce on the salmon. When I asked for more I was told that I can only get one extra and there wasn't enough for me to get two sides if sauce ( which I knew was a lie) I let it slide because it felt like the lady taking my order had an attitude about me not wanting to eat dry salmon. I just left the restaurant without getting my sauce and I was upset that I had to go elsewhere to make up for the lack of flavor and moisture in the food any ways I'm willing to give them another try and next time I'm getting the Tuscan meal read more

Christine's Cuisine - Salmon I drenched in sauces and redskin potatoes are not that good very dry and flavorless - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Have been here so many times before realizing today that I never did a review for this place. We ordered 2 Grilled chicken sandwiches, one with a side of kapusta and an Athena salad with grilled chicken on it. The kapusta was tasty with the sautéed onions and and carrots, ended up ordering it as a side after consuming my Athena salad. The chicken sandwiches were both tasty and good to the last bite. My Athena salad was pretty good too. The grilled chicken wasn't bad on it. The dressing was good on top of it. read more

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We love Christine's Cuisine! It's such a staple in the community. Eating their food feels like restaurant food cooked by a really good friend who just loves you and loves to cook. Things are straightforward, but always on point and always cooked from scratch with good ingredients. Elevated American food with some classic Polish dishes. Comfort food at its best. I'm always in awe of how big the menu is for such a small place! We love going for brunch because there's something for everyone. They offer more than your average coney - usually some sort of Benedict is my choice, while my boyfriend opts for sweet treats. ...But you can also get pierogi or a salad! Everything is so good that the biggest problem is what to choose. We've taken family here (who's palates are maybe ... um ... less refined?) and there's something for everyone. When we make a special trip, it's usually to split the Piedmontese burger and a salad. They do their burgers really straightforward on the flat top, and they are so. Good. As someone who doesn't eat much meat, if I do have a burger it's from Christine's. I also just like the atmosphere here. It's got a total early naughts DIY rock and roll feel that feels very authentic to Ferndale. When we run into friends on a Sun morning (ahem afteenoon) for brunch, they're people have been in the area a long time. People in the know. Townies. Our people. We're so glad that Christine's is faring through Covid! Thank you!!! read more

Christine's Cuisine - Shrimp Scampi - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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We were visiting the Detroit area, and Christine's turned up as a highly recommended place that happened to be nearby when we were hungry. Thank you to the Yelpers that led us here. The only downside I encountered was a bit too much of a good thing - I ordered a St. Patty's omelette, and the server asked me if I wanted everything with it. I should have asked for details, because the omelette not only came with an excellent side of their potato hash, but also had a substantial amount of potato as part of the corned beef hash inside. The best choice at our table was my wife's side order of 3 pierogies. They came with carmelized onions, which were the perfect addition (along with sour cream, of course). This was a wonderful place for a quick meal with friendly service. read more

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My buddy and I came here today for the first time. A mutual friend recommended it. The inside was a lot bigger inside than I expected. They are enforcing social distancing, and they are wearing masks and sanitizing between each customer. I ordered Christine's famous bomb burrito with chicken minus black olives. It was huge. I was surprised by how big it was, based on the price of the burrito. I bite into this big ass burrito, and it is delicious, so flavorful. The house-made salsa was delicious. My buddy ordered the combination platter. That is Pierogi's grilled smoke sausage and kapusta. My buddy said it was delicious. Our server was very attentive; she answered questions. I am sorry I can't remember her name. I am so terrible with names I should have written it down. She was great. read more

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This is the best place for chicken noodle soup , place is cozy , atmosphere is friendly and the staff is all incredibly nice.

I have heard LOTS of good things about Christine's and finally got to try it today. So happy I did!!! I got carry-out and everything sounded good so I got two entrees, ate a little of each and saved my leftovers. The combo platter with sausage, pierogis, kapusta, and rye bread was BUSSIN. I was taking individual bites of each thing and ALSO adding kraut to the pierogi with a little sausage piece on top and dip in sour cream omg a polish girl's delight. I also got the little Italy linguine with creamy tomato basil Alfredo. I added Italian sausage because they were out of meatballs. It could have used more basil and salt, but it was delicious! It was a dream since I'm polish and italian and used to eat both kielbasa and Italian sausage together for dinner growing up! The ambiance in there is super cute and homey, it's a cozy little family joint. The woman who helped me was very nice, I called ahead and it was a 20-25 min wait for my order. I want to eat in next time and bring a bottle of wine! This is now going to be my go-to for comfort food, I can't wait to try the chicken dishes, meatballs, potato pancakes, and stroganoff. A little pricey but so worth it!! read more

I use to love this place now it's horrible!!!! My chicken is never cooked properly but today was too much! It's completely raw and I took a bit!! Last time I called because I couldn't eat my salad without the salad dressing. Their famous line is we'll get you next time. I never say anything but this is enough for me to never go back! All I'm saying is I better not get sick from eating that piece of chicken!! I should have known the chicken wasn't going to be ready when they said 10 minutes! I am now cooking my dinner in my air fryer after I just paid over $30 for 2 meals with raw chicken in it. So much for trying to support small business during the crisis! I pledge to do it for the next 3 days I hope the next place is better than this!! read more

Christine's Cuisine - Raw chicken - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

[Posted adjusted hours: M-Sa 11-8, on door.] Eclectic. Well, you're in Ferndale after all. An intimate feel with its galley-like setting, yet not cramped. Music seems to mainly entertain the staff, playing range of classic rock to 90s alt rock mostly, but we do not mind too much. Lavatory clean, stocked, and the mosaic tiled floor to walls is thoughtful, echoing artsy-fartsy Fabulous Ferndale spirit. Always EXCELLENT, unique, tasty food; and friendly, attentive service. Their carryout service seems bustling even prior to the global plague. They keep you coming back because of the housemade dishes and condiments. The specials are what makes this locale a hidden gem. The old school copies of handwritten specials are just as legit as the menu. Pierogies are FLUFFY, light. Caramelized onions and sour cream compliment them well. The Black Bean Salad is a go-to because all the ingredients are a perfect combination of savory and texture: crunchy pita chips, crispy romaine, tender black beans, red onions, a dollop of creamy, cool sour cream. Now, the dressing is like a butyraceous buffalo sauce, but not vinegary. It should be bottled for sale. The Bomb Burrito is nonpareil choice, especially if you enjoy Mexican flavors. Easy to satisfy your tastebuds and SUPER FILLING. Though would have preferred a little less rice, and more vegetables. The brunch menu has interesting features and they do not disappoint. The Salmon Benedict had met expectations; creamy Hollandaise, perfectly cooked salmon, and over easy eggs were consummately delicious. Of course, the coffee is hot and always refreshed. In all, if you are looking for a great place to support local, check them out. They are worth it. read more

I have been eating at Christine's since they opened in the 90's. I have never been disappointed, not one time. I usually get the BOMB Burrito. It is SO GOOD with beans and rice and onions and melted cheese.. mmmm all finished off with their very own sauce that is absolutely killer. The beef stroganoff is amazing to the point that my kids will eat each other's left overs then fight about it. The pastas are also great. And then, AND THEN we have the pierogi! They are the absolute best. They don't have a liquor license, but you can bring your own wine, and they even have cork screws and glasses for you to use there. And! They have fresh squeezed lemonde. Yum! To top it all off, the service staff is amazing. 10 Stars I love Christine's, and so will you. read more

To be honest I did not think much of the place when I walked in; relatively small and somewhat cramped space. Boy was I wrong. Christine's was a very nice polish and more restaurant in Ferndale. Stopped in for lunch with some co-workers. Had a cup of sauerkraut soup with pork on top and it was so good. Not overly sour and the pork stood out very well. Then had a ranch steak wrap and house-made coleslaw. The wrap was surprisingly light and flavorful but the coleslaw was a home run for me, crisp and fresh and not overly sweet. All in all I look forward to returning to Christine's in the future to really dig into the menu, my eyes are on the pierogies specifically. Great spot that uses fresh ingredients with a small town atmosphere! read more

Christine's Cuisine - Sauerkraut soup, forgot the polish name. Delicious! - Italian Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Intrigued by the whirlwind of a menu, wifey and I stopped by for a date night. The menu really has everything -- from Mexican, to American, to Polish, and then back to American. The service was nice and very friendly. I got: Gotta have both - This is a combination of half chicken and half rack of ribs. TONS of food. It's literally 2 entrees. The home fries and curly fries were nice but the chicken and ribs were a bit dry. Pierogi - There was tasty. A homey place for a bite for a low key date night. read more

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I'm a fan of their Beef Stroganoff, especially...you will not be sorry that you got this dish for dinner. It's lovely: full of flavor, plentiful in portion size, with tender beef and mushrooms, along with a highly addictive sauce. Served with an individual size salad and a roll, it's a fine deal in house or to-go during these COVID-19 times, though you'll need to microwave it a bit when you get home for proper temperature. I promise you this, though: it's good cold, too. Makes me happy. Their soups, at least the ones I've tried, don't really impress me...I'd call them average. Nothing offensive, but nothing that'll send you anywhere, either. I honestly find the garden salad more appealing than the soups I've had. Service is good, and carryouts seem to be efficient in being prepared. I was told 25 minutes for mine and it was ready when I arrived in under 15 minutes, which is just fine: always under-promise and over-deliver. Since their Beef Stroganoff loses *nothing* when reheated, I don't mind if it sat waiting a few minutes. Christine's Cuisine has been around quite a long time, now, and it's been that way because they definitely know how to get the basics *right*. Very dependable. read more

Last night four friends and I ate at Christine's Cuisine. It was my second time being there. NOTE: Christine does NOT accept credit cards. Don't get caught without cash. It didn't start off well when I asked for a Mellow Yellow and they were out. Then Jeffrey B. and I got Coke which he thought tasted weird and I thought was ok, but not great. The menu is quite diverse. There is pasta, pierogies, burgers, salads and soup. A popular item is the "Bomb Burrito" which is a large burrito a la Qdoba or Chipotle for $5 with your choice of protein for an additional $2-3. The gang decided that Bomb Burrito should be contracted to Bomburrito or changed La Bambaburrito. Most of the dishes are from $8-$10. The burgers and sandwiches are about $6 but only come with a pickle. There are also a number of polish specialties like pierogies, potato pancakes and sausage. There were specials such as jambalaya. So I settled with the reuben burger and a side of curly fries. The ruben burger was good but I felt I could get something just as good at Big Boy. Also, with the burger, fries, coke, and tip my meal came to almost $15 which was quite steep for what I actually got. The food was good, but not spectacular. It seems like all these different ethnic foods are done well, but not smashingly in any area. My friends commented that the pierogies were good and cooked very well. I remember this from a past visit. Also, as others have said the sauerkraut is homemade and is pretty good. The decor is interesting and quirky. However the heat was on full blast so it was even somewhat warm for me by the time I stripped down to a t-shirt. However, the restaurant doesn't have an airlock so when the door is open, the bitter Michigan winter winds hit you full blast. The only thing stopping them is a curtain, which doesn't do much. Now for the Valerie G. bathroom review: The bathroom is Unisex but is amazing. I posted pictures. The bathroom has bright colored tiles and a quirky counter. It was fairly clean and all the products were full. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. I've never tried it and I'm not sure what's served. I like to support local businesses my wallet can take it. Here, I just don't feel compelled to go back unless someone else wants to. I could get the same food for less elsewhere. read more

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I'd give this place 3.5/5 stars. It's a small, diner-ish place, with '80s decor. We went here because I love pierogies, and also because I bought a Groupon for it (pay $11, get $20, not a bad deal). When I entered the restaurant, there was a line of sorts up front, and I guess some people were doing takeout. About five minutes later, I was finally asked if I was doing takeout or eating in. I'm not sure if Christine's is a self-seat place or what, but that kind of lost them a 1/2 star in my book. My friend showed up shortly after, and we got the potato pancakes ($5.50) to share, which were delicious - they had cheddar cheese or something in them, and came with sour cream. They could actually be an entree if you were looking for a smaller portion. I got the six pierogies (filled with potato and cheddar, mmmm) with curly fries, but I really didn't need the fries - the pierogies were good-sized. I had heard you could ask for deep fried, pan fried, or boiled, I think next time I will ask for boiled but the pan friend were pretty good. My friend got the combo plate with that, sausage, and some other stuff. I'd come back here again when in the mood for pierogies. It's in a tiny strip mall (free parking!) near 9 and Woodward, near a donut shop I want to eventually try. Their menu is super eclectic, it ranges from pasta to sandwiches to the Eastern European specialties we had, which was interesting. We went around 6:30pm on a Friday and they seemed to be doing a consistent business, which is good. read more

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Food was amazing. Fresh shredded chicken and it was super flavorful. One thing to note is that it does NOT say it on the website but there is an up charge if you use a credit card. There is also a 5% discount if you use cash. Either way we will be back. read more

First timer! Ordered takeout. Odessa, Athena salad, and cream of potato soup. First few times I called the number said it wasn't available so maybe no call waiting? So I actually prepared to order somewhere else after half a dozen unsuccessful calls. But one last try before I did and I got through. Glad I did!!! Very friendly on the call and when I picked up, super nice. Could feel the love!! Odessa is absolutely fantastic. Exactly what you want out of pierogies, sauerkraut, and sausage. Excellent. Obviously homemade touch all throughout. Even took care in the takeout presentation which was noticed. Rye bread wasn't super ryeish though and kinda of just soaked of the sauerkraut juices which wasn't all that bad. But could have done without the rye toast. Athena salad was very good. Great colors, fresh, great dressing. Everything worked together. Wouldn't change anything. Was hoping the cream of potato soup was a little better. Had a weird taste but wasn't too bad. Wish it had more flavor I think. Will definitely come back and try some new stuff. Great selection on the menu! read more