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City Works

3.7 (340 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Vicki M.

Our second time here, the first being a few years back. Came here after watching a movie next door at the Majestic theater. The ambience is great - large space with casual vibes, lots of screens for sports and ample seating with both high tables and comfortable booths. The place was not too crowded but there were quite a few people there. It was around 8:30 when we came in so a bit later than the usual dinner time. The menu is quite extensive with a wide variety of dishes and even barbecue platter options. We ordered the smoked chicken wings to share - they came with a dry chili rub and 2 sauces - bbq and a Carolina mustard sauce. They were good tender tasty. For my main dish I ordered the blackened salmon with salad. The salmon was cooked well crispy on the outside and tender flaky inside. It came with deviled eggs too - which were ok - a bit spicy. The salad had cucumbers tomatoes and onions, but they were such tiny pieces and not a lot of- hard to find lol among all the greens. They should have either added more or just cut them in bigger pieces. They were literally like a few millimeters wide - almost microscopic!! The hubs ordered the root beer white russian drink which he liked. He ordered the rigatoni pasta which he enjoyed - tasty, tangy creamy with a touch of spice. Service was very pleasant- our server was very nice checked in on us frequently and even took a picture of us! Overall good experience and we'll be back!

Quaime L.

The food is okay. Much like a certain factory of cheese curds (albeit with a more manageable menu), you won't be wowed, but probably not overly disappointed if you get what it is familiar: the flatbread Margherita pizza is pretty good, though. Servers are pleasant and attentive. The seating is spacious, with ample room between tables and a very high ceiling, which makes the ample TVs feel less intrusive. Both tables and booths are high. Free-standing tables have essentially comfortable bar stools with backs. Thus, if you are or will be accompanied by someone who had mobility challenges, this might be a tough spot. But otherwise, it was fine.

BREAKFAST TACOS with grits
Sara B.

I've been here once for dinner and once for brunch, so this is a review for both. It's a big space and my friend and I didn't have any issues being seated either time. Family friendly vibe at dinner. Our waitresses both times were attentive and friendly so five stars for the service. My main issue unfortunately was the food. Dinner was overall pretty good with a large amount of food. I got shrimp tacos and they were pretty yummy. Fries were fine. Brunch was an enormous disappointment. I got the egg tacos and everything was so basic and under seasoned. I'm a huge brunch girl and I can easily make a meal like this at home a hundred times better. My friend didn't enjoy her breakfast food any more than I did. I might go back here for dinner, but definitely not for brunch.

Nashville Hot Chicken Nachos
Rajandeep D.

This was my second time dining at City Works, and both visits have been fantastic. On my recent trip to the Watertown location, my friends and I tried a variety of dishes. The pesto margarita flatbread was spot on -- thin, crispy, and perfectly saucy (although I would've preferred a bit more pesto drizzle). The Nashville hot chicken nachos were my personal favorite, with a unique twist: they use white beans instead of black beans, which really made the dish stand out. We also tried the chicken tinga tacos -- a nice surprise with the guac inside the taco rather than on the side. Lastly, the rigatoni was a hit -- I'm not sure what was in the sauce, but it was absolutely delicious. Despite the restaurant being packed, everything moved smoothly. Our waiter went above and beyond, helping us modify dishes since one of us is vegetarian, ensuring we could enjoy everything with the meat and chicken on the side. Overall, great food, amazing service, and a lively atmosphere

Susan D.

Great place to catch any sporting event. We appreciated the very open dining area. We shared and enjoyed the fried pickles. I had a good flatbread pizza and my dining partner had fish tacos that she enjoyed. Service was attentive and friendly. Many menu options. Great to have free garage parking nearby.

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Sara G.

Our server was awesome on Sunday 8/4, I wish I'd remembered his name. He was very friendly and happily checked with the kitchen about an ingredient for me. Great menu knowledge. My fiancé had a beautiful Bloody Mary with lots of toppings. The linguini has chicken and sausage, but I removed those and it was awesome. There was just the right amount of sauce and the veggies were cooked perfectly. Enjoyed cheese curds as an app. We miss Boston already :)

BLACKENED CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

I paid $20 for a chicken wrap with a side of chips & salsa. I received whatever the poor excuse for a wrap is with fries instead. Also I paid almost $14 for an order of pretzel bites that I just straight up did not receive. Apparently the kitchen staff and those bagging can't be bothered to check even the simplest of orders. Will not be ordering from here again. Total rip-off, do not bother.

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Shocked by a 'lunch' from this shop in my work place. Ordered 'Kung Pao Cauliflower', and got 5-6 pieces of it for $15 and thats it!

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All around very good food the service was excellant we had the queso dip we enjoyed and the burgers were perfect size and dlish

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The food was delicious and service was excellent. I will definitely try this place again.Ambiance was great.

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I wanted to find a sports bar that I could watch the Pacers game AND have above average bar food…read more Parlor Sports hits it out of the park ! It's unpretentious and welcomes all. It is ok the smaller side, so I would arrive slightly early if you would like good viewing of a specific game; however, there is TVs throughout the small-ish space. I ordered the cheese curds to munch on, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that they were some of the best cheese curds I've had. The breading wasn't thick like most, just an ultra thin layer. Added fresh jalapeños. And for dipping it was a ranch-styled sauce. So SO good ! I had a local, canned beer to drink. Service was good and it gave off a local/community vibe since the bartenders seemed to know who the regulars are. I will definitely be back! I typically don't drink cocktails at this sort of establishment, but the White Russian 2.0 has perked my interest. If the food is that great and it's only $13 for a cocktail... I'll be back to give it a try.

Cozy spot for sports and local vibes. Food exceeded expectations - burger was pretty good and cajun…read morefries were fresh, solid bloody mary, and service was attentive and friendly. Place was full of regulars, families, couples, friends. Tvs everywhere, even in the bathrooms. Prices pretty reasonable for this area. Fun spot to have a meal and see a Premier League game, would return!

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