Great food. Nuf said! The dishes I had were great. Definitely recommend the crispy rice app and the kastu chicken sandwich. The short ribs were also great. Mallory our server was great too, she handled the big party of 25 like a pro and gave great ordering recommendations. Christian is also the best bartender I have yet seen at a non-speakeasy-focused establishment. read more

Culinary Dropout - Mongolian short rib, small-ish portion, but was utterly amazing delicious! - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

First off, it is such a great venue. We went on a beautiful Sunday morning and they had all the doors open which allowed a nice breeze to flow through the whole restaurant. Our waitress was attentive and kind throughout the meal. The food was also good, but nothing amazing. Not an A-list place for me but still good! read more

Culinary Dropout - Ham & Egg Grilled Cheese* - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Everything is rising in price but Culinary Dropout's rise in price is ridiculous. Brunch prices are outrageous to get nothing but a biscuit or burrito and nothing else. I spent $40 on one brunch item and one cocktail. Service was ok this time. I probably won't be back unless someone just really wants to go. read more

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Culinary dropout is one of my favorite lunch spots with a patio! The space is large and ventilated with shades in case the sun is too bright. I visited for brunch and ordered the fried chicken biscuit and I was impressed! It came with a spicy gravy that I requested on the side, but it was actually the star of the show! My margarita was just ok. A bit overpriced honestly ($17). Overall a nice spot! read more

Culinary Dropout - Pomegranate margarita - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Stopped in for just a late afternoon snack. Been here before for dinner and brunch. Food is always spot on and service is always great. This time had the warm pretzel knots with cheese dip and a NA watermelon spritz that was just perfect. Keep doing what you're doing. read more

The ambiance on the patio is great and will continue to be into the winter months. The brunch menu is more appealing to me than the dinner menu, including the brunch drinks. The cocktails were amazing! Highly recommend the Cali and Tay skinny margarita. The pastrami turkey sandwich was good and the buttermilk ranch with fries was fantastic. Everyone loves a homemade ranch. The service was okay. Our drinks took a long time every time we ordered more. As a group of 6, we didn't all order our drinks at the same time which seems like it should have made things quicker but it did not. I would go again but likely only for brunch. read more

Culinary Dropout - Turkey Pastrami on a pretzel bun. - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Service was great, the vibe of the place is really cool, but the food was so bland. The food had no seasoning. I didn't order any drinks so maybe that's where this place really shines but I didn't order any alcohol so I can't go off of that. You would think with a small menu they would do what little they do well but nah. Everything was mid read more

Culinary Dropout - Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

It was a beautiful day when I visited this lovely location. My first experience at Culinary Dropout was terrific. The staff was very friendly. We made reservations, and we got seated on time. The staff was great with the menu options. The French toast is certainly a must-try if you get there for brunch. The surprise was the appetizer, Whipped Feta and tahini Dip. It's a must-try this spring. It's very light and refreshing, with so many favorite ingredients. Everything was cooked to order, and the price was very reasonable. read more

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This was my second time visiting Culinary Dropout. The food was fine - I also ordered the shrimp and duck fried rice (not pictured) , it was good , the rice was kind of gummy but the duck was delicious. I sat at the bar and the bartender was really kind and knowledgeable about the menu. I would definitely go back and try more cocktails, they have a good variety. Also the decor was very laid back and I love a restaurant with an open kitchen concept! read more

Culinary Dropout - Summer Tan Sangria - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Nearly an hour wait for a reservation -was told for the table we were going to be given free appetizers -they charged one member of our party... for two of them? Hosts brought first one out but second never came Said they were OUT of cheese pizza but could bring a different one - so that means pizzas are frozen? Cocktails not correctly allocated on checks - mixed up between couples One salad was brought out with fish and not steak - and then charged her for two salads Our server was great but I'm unsure how someone could be set up for less success? read more

My birthday was about two weeks ago. My husband took me to Culinary Dropout to celebrate. I have been wanting to try this restaurant for a while so going for my birthday was the perfect occasion. We made reservations via OpenTable and we were sat at our table pretty much immediately upon going up to the hostess stand. We were sitting near the bar and I was able to see the stage. Shout out to the performer because she did really interesting renditions of some popular songs. Our waiter was knowledgeable and helpful. I especially like that the waiter brought me a glass of champagne to celebrate my birthday and also brought out a dessert with a candle so I was able to make a wish on my birthday. I enjoyed my food. I enjoyed the ambience. I enjoyed the vibes of this restaurant. I definitely would come back. read more

Culinary Dropout - Shaved Prime Rib Dip* - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I went here with some family for a birthday and I want to start off with service, the hostess coming in was very nice, our waiter was nice but didn't tell us the sweet tea was infused with lavender and passion fruit, and who I assume was the manager was so kind towards us and gave us a refund for a meal even after we had told them that the chicken was to tough to even eat. That gets me on to the food, my salmon was great but the capers kind of overshadowed the corn and couscous taste. My other family members got the fried chicken, which was EXTREMELY tough but as I said the manger was very apologetic towards us and took the meal of our bill without us even asking. Other family members got the fish n chips which they said were good. If I had to recommend one thing we got would be the wagyu pig in a blankets with the sauce specifically, they were very good and came warm but not enough to burn you. Last thing is the ambiance, I personally love the vibes in the restaurant and I'll provide a picture of the bar below. The restroom was also pretty clean but could've used a good scrubbing on the back of the stall where the toilet seat covers are, other than that the actual toilet was very clean. To sum it up I would come here again but not for a birthday, maybe a brunch or a casual dinner instead. read more

Would absolutely recommend!! Today I ordered the spicy shrimp crispy rice and the crispy chicken katsu and both were a 10/10 very full of flavors with a nice kick to them that isn't too overwhelming! If you are looking for a place with a great atmosphere and great food this is the place to be!! Also if you like a good drink the espresso martini was DELICIOUS read more

Culinary Dropout - Bar Area - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

It was okay. Very busy. Standard American chain restaurant. Mocktails were excellent every thing else was just okay. Caico e Pepe tasted more like basic Alfredo. Feta tahini was salty and small. Wait was long even after reservations. read more

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Food and drinks were good but nothing too special. Was expecting more flavors with the meals

We are so glad we decided to check this place out! It was AMAZING! The hostess was so friendly and our waiter was fantastic! I'm so sorry I can't remember his name! We loved the different seating options, inside or outside. Really the whole vibe was great!! I ordered the Endless Summer Margarita, and it was delicious! The tajin rim was the perfect touch! We started with the pretzel bites and provolone fondue. I seriously could have filled up on those! For my entree I ordered the beer battered fish and chips, and my husband got the Shaved Prime Rib Dip. Both were outstanding! I kept telling him, "This fish has no business being this good!" We aren't from the area, but when we are in town, we will definitely be visiting this place again! We highly recommend! read more

Good espresso martini. A little on the sweet side, but good foam and cinnamon sugar sprinkle on top! Turkey sandwhich and salad was great! Neat industrial modern vibe! Will definitely be going back! read more

Culinary Dropout - Turkey sandwhich with house salad - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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We visited Culinary Dropout for Easter brunch and were served what was at best, a mediocre meal. The pretzel fondue was served with pretzel-looking but not tasting, too large, pretzel bites. The ingredients in the chef's choice charcuterie platter were very good. But they were then ruined with a layer of finishing salt that would challenge the salinity of the Dead Sea. By far, the worst dish was the breakfast burrito. It supposedly contained eggs, sausage, and cheese along with what were described as crispy potatoes. Instead, what I received was essentially a burrito filled with French fries. Overall, this was a meal designed for 6-year old kids. read more

I was super excited to try this place, and I am so glad we did. I got the steak frites, and my husband got the French dip sandwich. For appetizers we got the crusty bread and olives. Everything was absolutely stellar. We will certainly be back every time we come home. So impressed with this new establishment! read more

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I was here a week ago for lunch( 04/28/24). My wait wasn't crazy and I was really happy about this was the case. It was busy but that was to be expected on a Sunday afternoon. I loved the interior design and decor. Very spacious and modern looking. I think most may like the vibe more than the food. Live music wasn't too loud and was a nice backdrop. For my meal, I had the steak and frites. Tasty but came out lukewarm and served at a slightly overcooked temperature. This is an Immediate turn off for me!!! Don't serve me cold food! They took care of replacing my order and were very apologetic. Cool and thank you! Overall, I enjoyed my visit. The bartenders were all friendly as well as the other staff I encountered. This is currently the place to be in Bham. I recommend reservations if you have a big party. read more

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Such a unique restaurant with a lively atmosphere! The menu has options across the board with a moderate price range. I ordered the Chopped Chicken salad without the hard boiled egg (and extra tomatoes)- it was delicious! I wished there was more chicken, although the salad was still very big and filling. My boyfriend ordered the Peking Duck and Shrimp Fried Rice- he enjoyed it, although his portion was significantly smaller than my salad. The workers are so nice and friendly! We ate there on a Saturday night where they had live music playing. Overall, I enjoyed what we ordered and I'd be happy to come back! read more

Culinary Dropout - Peking Duck & Shrimp Fried Rice - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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You know those places that would make you visit a city it's for that? Yeah, this is one of those places for me. I was in Birmingham for the weekend and we just needed somewhere to go for lunch. I picked this place and wow. I love the vibe of this place. Open concept, central bar (with enough bartenders to justify it), and this little side area with speakers and a mic that was so cool. The kitchen was also visible and I love places like that, but with glass instead of fully open so the heat didn't scorch the place. Steak frites: 4.75/5. The steak was perfectly seasoned and tender. Skirt steak is so easy to overcook but it was delicious!! I could have used some more truffle butter, but that's my only complaint. The fries were perfect: crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, perfect amount of salt. And then the salad. Look: I don't even like salad. Not only that, I don't like arugula!! But this was so good. I ate almost all of it. Fresh and lemony, and the cheese was the perfect addition. Caramelized banana bar: 4.25/5. I don't even know what to say. The mousse? Smooth and sweet. And I can't even explain the peanut butter crunch. SO good! Everything paired perfectly together. And vanilla crema was like thick and creamy. Only thing I'd do to change it is more caramelized banana since it is what the dish is called. But absolutely delicious. I can't wait til I'm back in Birmingham. This will be my first stop. read more

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Had a wonderful date night! Sat at the bar and Kayla took care of us with drinks and food suggestions. Happy hour is legit, was able to snag a few drinks off there and the crispy Brussels and Wagyu pings in a blanket. There was a bartender in training and they did wonderful. Love the atmosphere, highly recommend. read more

Culinary Dropout - Giddy Up Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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Let me start off my saying our sever Regan was amazing! I will go back just to sit in her section. I went with a group which is always fun because we can all try each other's food. We started off with the fried shrimp and zucchini appetizer. I wanted to take the garlic aioli that comes with it home it was so delicious. I also tried two cocktails the Endless Summer Margarita and the Tijuana Spa Water both were amazing. For my entree I went with the brunch pizza since we were there during their brunch hour. It was delicious and just a unique dish I highly recommend it. My friends at the table had the burger, the ribs, and the vegan curry dish. I got to try them all and they were also delicious. I highly recommend making a reservation because it was extremely crowded here. I will definitely come back. read more

Culinary Dropout - Endless Summer Margarita - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

New restaurant in Bham at the Summit. Went on opening night. Had a reservation for 8:15 for a party of 3, arrived around 8:00 and was seated at 8:15. We were seated next to the kitchen where you can watch the food being prepared. They have live music. Apps ordered: crispy popcorn shrimp, onion rings, buffalo wings and pork belly nachos. Nothing special about either app. You could barely see the pork belly on the nachos. Entrees ordered: fish and chips and fried chicken. Again, nothing special. Both entrees needed some seasoning. Drinks were good. Our server was very nice and attentive; don't remember her name. The ambiance reminds me of an upscale sports bar; lots of TVs for the sports fan. Overall nice place with outdoor seating and great service. read more

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Service was great! Nice Ambiance with live music. Food was average to above average. Snacks Crusty Bread, Garlic Bread Oil, & Balsamic was good Soup & Share Yesterday's Soup (Creamy Asparagus) Not that good to me. Soft Pretzels & Provolone Fondue was good. Weekend Brunch Sausage, Bacon, & Egg Pizza was good. Smokehouse Hash was good. Entrees 36 Hour Pork Ribs was good. Dessert Mississippi Mud Pie horrible Monkey Bread was good. However, we wanted to order three and they only had 2 available. How do you only have 2 available and it is lunch/brunch time on Sunday. This is clearly their bestselling dessert. How does this happen? read more

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Ooooooooooooooooh family I know yall been waiting for this one and I am bringing it right to you. Guess who went to Culinary Dropout with 8 of his friends...This guy! I am going to do my best to cover everything and not make this so long but no promises. First of all shout out to the AMAZING staff and all their hard work. I had reservations and ended up arriving early and they already had our table ready and we were sat immediately. Our waitress was so nice as well shout out to her (I don't remember her name). 10/10 for staff EASYLY! The scenery was so hip and welcoming. The staff was walking around with normal clothing and looking like everyone else which made it a lot more homey. The decorations in and out of the place was very nice and cool looking. 9.5/10 Now for the food. When we were there we were greeted to find out they have a brunch and a dinner menu. Since we had reservations for 12:45pm we had to work with the brunch menu which meant some things we wanted were not available which was fine because what we ended up ordering was just as good if not better. When I say everything we had was just pure heaven I mean it was heaven! The only thing that wasn't great were the fries they were okay at best nothing to wow about but everything else deserved 9's or 10's. Definitely no lower then an 8! Due to so many dishes I won't describe each one I will just list them and put a score next to each one. Detroit Style Pepperoni & Italian Sausage: 8.5/10 (probably would have been in the 9's but there was too much parmesan cheese on top). Hot Wings: 9/10 easy! The Pub Burger: 10/10 Fried Chicken dinner: 8.9 ( was a touch too dark just a touch and could have used a bit more seasoning but would order again) BBQ Pork Belly Nachos: 9.8/10 Onion Rings: 10/10 Please go check out Culinary Dropout at the Summit right across from Mid. F. Changs. You won't be disappointed and tell them I sent you. This is one of my new favorite restaurants and I plan to hit up that dinner menu soon! read more

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Extremely disappointing. Maybe they were off, or a lot of staff called in late I do not know. It started off on the wrong foot where I waited for over 15 minutes for somebody to come over to even ask for whether I wanted or not, let alone order a drink or put in a food order. After sitting there for 20 minutes, a server came over and I gave my full order of a drink, and the chef platter with meat and cheese. Again, I waited another 15 minutes for water and drink. 35 minutes after I arrived. The food came out, another 15 minutes later, and so at this point, it was just under an hour since I had sat down that I finally got my food, which by the way was an appetizer. I wanted to order a second drink, and no joke, waited at least a half hour if not 40 minutes between putting in the order for second drink and arriving. I will say that the manager at least came by to apologize and stated that it would be on the house. I really did appreciate that however, she also stated that the sangria had to meet made from scratch and they had run out. I have worked as a server before and know that it is crucial to let the kitchen know when items are running low, especially if it takes 20+ minutes to make from scratch. Well, I appreciate explanation, it made me think there was a lack of organization or communication with back of house andfront of house. As for the food, I thought it was way overpriced for what I received. The deviled eggs were very good, however, the salami (or genoa?) looked and tasted like something I could have picked up at Publix. The pimento cheese barely had a taste to it, and I only received two chunks of white cheddar cheese. Not worth what I paid for nor having to wait 55 to 40 minutes for my food. Lastly, I sat andwaited for a long time to receive the bill and then finally pay it and then receive the credit card back. All in all, one appetizer and two drinks later and I was there for over two hours when I had just wanted a quick snack. All in all, but I will see is that the patio was very nice to sit out on, but it definitely will not be a reason for me to ever come back. I have had very few terrible experiences at a restaurant, and I would put this in the top five. Maybe it's called culinary dropout for a reason? read more

Culinary Dropout - Episode 163 - The Slicer - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

Started off very welcoming was sat down waiter started out very prompt and attentive and after that service was very mediocre at best food was not great I order the prime rib dip I get it and my food was warm due to it sitting in the window my wife got the fried chicken and it was warm and not seasoned not hot the biscuit on her plate come out of a package my fries come out of a package and the supposed prime rib on my sandwich tasted just like Arby's and to pay 55 dollars for that that is ridiculous I hope this review finds management am because this is coming from someone that has actually went to culinary school I will not return read more

I was invited to their soft opening, and it was a great experience! The atmosphere and service were all amazing! Everyone was so kind! I went with my mom. She ordered a coffee, and I ordered the watermelon mocktail. When my server came to confirm what drink I ordered, I didn't remember the name but knew it had watermelon in it. I received the Endless Summer Margarita instead though which had watermelon garnish on the side. No big deal, I still drank it and it was still a pretty pink drink. We started off with the antipasti charcuterie board. They had chef selections that day that included prosciutto deviled eggs, crusty bread with garlic oil and balsamic, aged manchego, truffle cresenza and molinari sopressata. The deviled eggs and bread were great. My favorite had to be the truffle cresenza. What a spreadable cheese and the perfect amount of truffle! The molinari sopressata was a bit too salty for me. Next up was our entrees. We each tried some of each others. I ordered the steak frites that came with a nice little salad. The salad was nice, the vinaigrette was a little too sour for me. The fries were cooked to perfection! The steak was also cooked a perfect medium. It was a little too salty for me. I tried some of my mom's 36-hour ribs. They were okay, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for me. So I noticed their flavors are pretty strong. For dessert, we shared the Mississippi Mud Pie. It was delicious! The perfect amount for two people really after an appetizer and entrees. It came with a delicious coffee sauce I couldn't get enough of! Was this place everything I had hoped it would be? Not quite, but I would love to try other menu items they have to offer! read more

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Unique cuisine! Delicious flavors in each dish. Great service. Extra attention to details. Love the atmosphere. Live music Thursdays -Saturday evenings. Reservations are a plus! read more

This restaurant was right in the middle of shopping and such, so it had a good location. We were in town for a night and decided to try dinner here. While it wasn't the best meal ever, it was good enough. They have a cute drink menu so we tried a couple of drinks, but were mainly just the standard cocktails you see at most bars, but with different names. We tried the pasta, a sandwich, and the brussel sprouts. Honestly, the brussel sprouts were the only thing that stuck out about the meal. They had good flavor to them and were cooked perfectly. It was a Saturday night and there was live music playing so service expectations have to be tampered. Considering it was busy, the service was ok, at least our waitress never forgot about us! read more

Third visit. I'd give ambiance and service 4++ this time and the food five stars. Porch is best for noise. Inside is so loud! Slow to cook but delish. Enjoyed biscuit & fried chicken & kale salad. Split both for us, wonderful service ! Hubby enjoyed breakfast burrito and Spicy Bloody Mary. Need a reservation but still recommend!!! read more

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The caesar salad was delicious and the chicken in it made it 10x better. I got seated very quickly and ordered very soon after. The whole restaurant had a great vibe and the decor was on point! Very satisfied overall. Shout out to Porter and Dreya for going above and beyond with their service! read more

The name really reels you in! They accept walk ins but I overheard the wait was 2 hours at 2pm so I wouldn't brave it without a reservation at least til the newness wears off. Parking lot right beside restaurant - no issues there. We started with the soft pretzel bites and provolone fondu. It's as amazing as it sounds but I would've loved the big flaky salt that's usually on pretzels. Salt is my favorite food, after all, and that's best part of pretzels to me. This had salt just not enough. (15.5) My friends, Devin & Jacob got pepperoni and Italian sausage pizza and the pub burger with fries. Dev said the pizza was good. It had a thick crust and a nice crunch - no complaints. (20) Jacob's burger was a little pink for his liking. They list on the menu that is comes with "havarti, bacon and house bbq." It failed to mention it comes with mayo, lettuce, & tomato too. Otherwise he would've left these off. A warning for all plain burger people (myself included). (18.5) In true form, I got the roasted salmon. The farro was creamy but salty and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Not overdone. The pesto reallyyyy set the dish apart from others though. A bright, fresh touch to an otherwise very savory dish. It was supposed to come with brussel sprouts, but instead came with brussel leaves. You know the outside pieces that fall off when you're cooking them? There wasn't one actual brussel sprout in the whole dish. For a 27.5 dish (at lunch), I need all components please. Otherwise, an extremely delightful dish. This place is brand new and has a lot of deserving hype around it! Service was fast and friendly. When going to a brand new place, I expect there to be kinks but it seems they've worked them out already. Would definitely go back! read more

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Food 10/10. Service 10/10. Ambiance 10/10. My Beatie and I visited this spot for the 1st time on Friday, 7/18 and we absolutely loved everything about it. We ordered the brussel sprouts, truffle fries, wings, mushroom pizza, and chopped chicken/avocado salad.. ALL WERE BUST (meaning GREAT)! .. The manager Nate, the Bartender TJ, and our Server Byron made a VERY lasting impression. I'm from MS and she's from GA, we're already planning to meet here again in September! read more

Culinary Dropout - Dessert - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Alabama

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I made reservations for one on last Saturday. But opted to sit at the bar. Place packed. Ordered my usual sausage/pepperoni pizza to dine in/spicy vegan curry to go. Pizza wasn't what I was used to experiencing, so when asked I told server at the bar. The Simone Biles twin mgr. came to check on me to inquire about my order...I assured her I t was okay...I'll just pay for my order and keep it moving..instead..she comp my order and apologized profusely bc she remembered me coming in on more than one occasion, and if you saw me..I'm quite unforgettable and you'd agree. But it was such a delightful unexpected pleasure to see an act of genuine kindness. And for that ..I am sincerely grateful...and ILL BE BACK read more

Save yourself (and your time & money)! What a terrible experience. Bad service, bad food, but they make up for it with overpriced meals and drinks. Went for Easter brunch. It took the waiter three times and over and hour to get a requested mimosa to our table. First they brought something they were pushing for brunch that was not a mimosa. Then they tried to drop the same thing off again (minus the peep they had floating in the first drink). Finally after I explained to the waiter what goes in a mimosa, they brought the correct drink. What was irritating is that the waiter tried to charge us for the first drink he brought - which wasn't close to a mimosa. The server only came to the table when a member of our party flagged him down. Any request required at least one additional reminder (always separated by no less than 10 minutes). Took 20+ minutes just to pay the bill. Among the worst dining experiences I've ever had. read more

I give this place a 2 star. The atmosphere is great! TVs to watch games. Location is good. The food menu is very limited and not very interesting. Expensive cheese board for not great items. read more

Started with a Whipped Feta & Tahini Dip and a Cali & Tay Margarita...Both were awesome. I ordered a side of the Strawberry and Spinach Salad that to my surprise did not come with any spinach that I could find, rather it was made with Romaine, otherwise ok. For the main, I opted for the Korean-style ribeye Cap for $34. The description was great, but when it arrived I was immediately disappointed. My pre-sliced ribeye was scant on meat and sauce, looking completely different in size and presentation when compared to my tablemate's who ordered the same thing (odd this wasn't noticed server who delivered both entrees, one in each hand). Then we had to wait at least five minutes for the last tablemate to be served before were able to politely eat. The taste was good, but my portion was too small and did not come with a side. Lastly, I spent another 20 minutes with an empty drink before the waiter asked me for another cocktail. The setting is fresh and modern. However, many of the servers seemed unprofessional and more into talking to each other than working...think Applebee's or Chili's caliber. All in all, a real disappointment considering a $300 tab for 4 people. Countless better places at this price point without the fast-casual level of service. read more