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Daughter Thai Kitchen & Bar

4.3 (609 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Stephen C.

The flavors were explosive and closely aligns to traditional Thai flavors with western influence. Each plate was made to order with its own unique style. Did not have a bad dish. Tue Resturant was. Very clean and has a ton of space for small and large parties. Service was excellent.

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Ship R.

Really great and flavorful food. Went during lunch time but you were able to order off the dinner menu as well. I recommend going with a group of people so you can try a lot of their dishes. The pineapple fried rice, the ribs, the khao soi, pad see ew, thang thukk, Thaigerr green curry were all amazing. I wish I took more photos but was too busy eating!

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David C.

I have visited Daughter Thai a few times when I am in the neighborhood and the group I am with are all feeling like getting some of that unique Thai spicy. There has been a recent boom in Thai restaurants all over Denver and I am here for it! The restaurant does a really good job of cultivating a spot ideal to grab some Thai food while also having a business lunch. It is clear that the wait staff was trained to handle those kinds of customers very well. It is also just loud enough in there to not be awkward in between conversation but quiet enough to easily hear the person across from you. Just for that, I don't hesitate to bring my customers here. With that said, their lunch special is at a very reasonable price and the portions are such that you won't be falling asleep at your desk after lunch. The dinner prices are, in my opinion, very inflated. The food itself is pretty good. The appetizers leave a lot to be desired but the entrees are good and close enough to being authentic. I'm a big fan of their true Thai spice levels. If you haven't had Thai food or are unaware of the Thai spice levels, please start with mild or ask the wait staff to explain. I will be visiting more in the future for my business lunches!

Amisha S.

We have some back a few times now and I have to speak to the reliability of the quality of the food and service- both excellent! We have added a few favorites to the list: the Khoa Soi soup... my god. I would come back alone for this! Soooo delicious. Rich, complex flavors and textures, creamy coconut... it's a dream!! Reminds me of one I had in Maine that I've been chasing in Denver ever since. We also really enjoyed the panang with chicken (you can sub the protein). We ordered the pad see mao (chicken) and it was also absolutely delicious! Coconut shrimp was also delicious. Satay still remains a favorite!

Justin S.

This is an exceptional restaurant. It has everything: great food, friendly service, beautiful interior with cozy ambience, and a fun location. The quality of the food really stands out. The flavors are dialed in to perfection, with absolutely perfect spice and temperature levels. The meat throughout the dishes was extremely tender and flavorful. Their cocktails are on the weaker side in terms of strength but tasty and creative. The wall full of awards you see when you walk in makes sense. My only gripe with this place (hence 4 instead of 5 stars) is that it's really overpriced. Yes the food quality is exceptional, but even by today's standards the entree prices are unusually high especially given that the portions are average (more on the small side). The Emerald Pad Thai for example is $37, and it's just a normal sized pad thaj with a minuscule amount of snow crab mostly just used as a garnish. Not even on the Vegas strip would they charge $37 for a pad thai. The cheaper Pad See Ew clocks in at $23 which is better but still way too high for the amount of food you get. Still, would highly recommend for date nights, groups, business dinners and special occasions. The combo of food quality, ambience and location makes this restaurant a real gem in Denver.

Irene S.

Warmly welcomed by hostess and waitress. Sat outside, lovely ambiance. The meal was quite good. Perfect spot to catch up with my friend!

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Athena D.

A lot bigger inside than I thought. Really like the decor, feels upscale. Cocktail was really good, not too sweet and well balanced. Khoa soi was good too! Substituted chicken for tofu. Broth was good and not too rich or overwhelming. Loved the crunchy noodles it came with.

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Mateo G.

I have frequented daughter Thai about a dozen times. I live near by and when I don't feel like traveling to my go to Thai spot US thai , I visit DT. However ,It seems the portions keep getting smaller and more expensive. For $35+ the volcano beef now comes with hardly any meat, just lots of bell peppers picture below to Show the lack of substance. $20 for a papaya salad with no protein is just ludicrous pricing for a cut papaya with lemon juice , fish sauce and peanuts . Staff is always extremely courteous and professional. Food is actually delicious and authentic flavors , but it's gotten way overpriced .

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Natalie T.

Daughter is another place I've been wanting to try on Platte Street and Friday night was the perfect day to do so. We came in Friday night without a reservation and got seated very quickly. The dining room isn't huge but it was pretty full of guests. I definitely understand how servers can get in the weeds and delay a greeting to a table but we waited about 15 mins before seeing our server. The host was very nice and was able to get us started with water but that was after like 14 minutes. This was okay, I'm never one to complain about time until it's taking noticeably long. Our server was very nice and informative as it was our first time. He had some suggestions when we were struggling to decide what to get. We started off with Vegetarian Crispy Rolls and Papaya Salad. The only reason I'm giving this review four stars is due to the amount of time we had to wait for our appetizers. The first appetizer we got were the rolls after about 35 mins after ordering. Which is slightly ridiculous, in my opinion. We already placed our main entrees at this point. The papaya salad came out at probably 40-45 mins after which was so odd. After receiving the salad, we got our entrees 3 mins later. Which was not ideal. Thankfully the Papaya Salad was delicious and had a strong kick of spice (we got mild) so it was okay. I hate to be a complainer but the servers should be working with the kitchen staff to get the food out on time and not wait long periods of time. It just seemed disorganized. I got the Chicken Pad See Mao and my boyfriend got the Prawn Pad Thai. Both were very good! Nothing super outstanding though. I do want to give this place a second shot but our first visit was nothing special.

Lightings in the bar area
Rika M.

This elevated Thai restaurant (as its website says it) is no doubt Denver's #1 Thai destination not because its sophisticated elegance you see in the dining and bar area but the quality ingredients they use to make all the dishes with no salt overload (they surely know how to season their dishes to entertain our palates.) As my BF and I dined at Daughter's just the other night when our stomachs were completely empty, we firsthand experienced what they are reputed for. And as if to meet our high expectations, nothing was disappointing. Let me state how everything was. -Our waitress: Was Jacky A. Her attentiveness was just right to the point where she only came to us when she suspected that we needed her (without us gesturing to her.) And she did so in a most timely manner. This must come from her experience as a waitstaff. -Overall dining atmosphere: The time was around 5:30pm on a very hot Thursday. We showed up to our reservation a bit early so the dining room was barely busy. The receptionist sat us at one of the two-person tables (their two-person tables are quite large so multiple dishes can be placed at one time). One of the seats was part of the long sofa against the wall on the east side of the restaurant. Very comfortable; your bottoms sink in just to the right depth. The other (standalone) chair which I sat on was comfortable due to its nice cushion. I like that where I wasn't sitting on a hardwood surface. The bar area also has a nice ambiance. The booths appear to be reserved for larger group of people and they are also quite the size. -Happy Hour: Monday and Tuesday is 5pm till close; Wednesday and Thursday is 5pm till 6:30pm. It appears somewhat limited and yet I kind of understand this structure so to avoid any "congestion" during said HH. It appears they value smooth operation and flow so the diners won't suffer a long wait especially when they are famished. HH menu is somewhat limited and yet let me get into some of the dishes we ordered from it as they amazed us. Meals/dishes: We got 1) Vegetarian Crisp Roll (4 pieces), 2) Garlic Broccoli from the HH menu and Chicken Pad Thai from the regular menu. And at the end of our meal, we got Chocolate Triple Mousse. Vegetarian Crisp Roll - $6 for the four pieces of deep-fried vegetarian spring roll were light, crisp (as the name says it all). The silver noodles, mushrooms and carrots were well-portioned in the crisp out layer of it and they were well-seasoned. The accompanying sweet and sour sauce had the perfect sweetness and tanginess. Must order item off the HH menu. Garlic Broccoli - Truly surprised us. When we got it, we were like, "Did we even order this?" It's because the dish doesn't look like it's a broccoli dish; they use only the stem part to make this dish and that is why it confuses you. But I tell you, you must get this dish. This stir-fried broccoli is cooked in a garlic-heavy mushroom sauce and oh boy, without using a lot of salt, they perfected the recipe where all flavors truly dance on your togues. $7 as of early August of 2025. Chicken Pad Thai - My BF had a truly disappointing experience at a different restaurant out of state so this was his request to forget about that horrible pad Thai taste. And did this dish pass his test? Yes, it beautifully did! The portion size was just right for our remainder of our appetite (after having the two appetizers from the HH menu.) Its presentation is a large white shallow bowl is quite captivating as well. After the three dishes, we were quite full and yet we decided not to skip a dessert (in many cases we do skip this part not because we don't like sweets but to not overeat.) Chocolate Triple Mousse - Simply amazing. This light dessert is a perfect size for two people when a small portion of some sweets are needed to finish off the meal. $11. We didn't order any drinks so I, unfortunately, cannot speak for that but if they focus so much on the ingredients and how they cook their dishes, I am certain that the same attention goes to what they serve and concoct for drinks. I will reserve the opportunity to experience that part for our next dining occasion. I simply cannot wait for that.

I went to Daughter Thai because I had heard good things, but honestly I was pretty disappointed. I ordered the pineapple fried rice for $30, and for that price I expected a lot more. It only came with 2 shrimp and maybe 3 or 4 small pieces of chicken. I also ordered the ribs for $15, and it was only 3 small pieces. The part that really bothered me was seeing a $10 tip for the chef added to my bill without anyone asking me. I have no problem tipping when I choose to, but it shouldn't be added without my permission. For the prices they charge, I just expected better portions and a better overall experience. Sadly, I don't think I'll be coming back

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Kamleshwar C.

Beautiful place with great ambience and yum food ! Ordered veggie crispy rolls & basil tofu ,it was amazing they customized it as per the taste...even the pineapple rice was great on taste... My friends ordered non veg dishes too,& they were like too good! Drinks were amazing ,tried Negroni...just too good! Highly recommended .....

Nadine L.

This Thai place was so delicious! The duck curry was amazing, very tender and the curry was delicious. The Pad See Ew, fried dumplings and ribs were decent. I got a fresh young coconut which was also nice. Service was prompt and friendly. A little pricey but worth it. Parking is on the street.

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Is lunch and dinner menu separate?

Yes, but as I can remember you can order from either

Are there any peanuts or tree nuts in the khao soi? And besides the ground peanuts, is there any other nuts in the pad Thai?

This is a question best answered by the owner or the head chef. I suggest calling them at the number listed on their website.

Is the nutrition information for the menu items available?

No.

I've heard the portions are very small, especially for the price. True?

Yes, what you've already heard is true - that's why you are hearing it :) I think the value is on the lower end here. The portions/cost are very small/high.… 

Are the greenhouses sanitised after every party that dines in? I wanted to make a reservation for 2 for date night and want to be sure before I book!

Yeah they are cleaned/sanitized in between customers!

My husband and I will be visiting Denver in a couple weeks and would like to go here for a date night. Are reservations necessary for a Monday night?

I'd say to be on the safe side, make a reservation. There is a bar where walk-ins can sit. There is also a great microbrewery across the street, Denver Beer Co. where you could always kill some time if there is a wait for a table.

I was in the other day and didn't see any vegetarian options for noodles, soups or mains on the menu other than a side dish. The bartender said everything is made with fish sauce and she can't even eat at the restaurant so we left. Is this true?

Hi K L, We do offer vegetarian options! You may request that your order be stir fried in the wok… 

Are there any vegan options?

Hi Kelsey, Thank you for your interest in our new restaurant. Yes customers may ask for vegan… 

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Corsica Wine Bar - asparagus caesar

Corsica Wine Bar

4.4(260 reviews)
1.2 mi•Five Points, Ballpark, Northwest

Corsica was one of those dinners that just kept getting better as the night went on…read more We started out thinking we'd pick a random assortment of tapas, but after hearing what we were in the mood for, our waiter recommended the appericina platter and it was absolutely the right call. We ravenously dove in. From there, we started adding proteins and veggies, one after another, and every single one hit the spot. Will say the sourdough kind of missed the mark. The food is exactly what makes this kind of place so much fun: creative, flavorful small plates that you want to keep sharing and exploring rather than settling on one entrée. The whole room has the perfect vibe, stylish and beautiful but still warm, relaxed, and lively. It feels special without feeling stuffy. And our waiter deserves a huge shout-out. She was attentive without hovering. Corsica absolutely delivered. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere, and genuinely thoughtful service. Five stars and an easy recommendation.

Great vibes, nice place. A little loud inside, nice patio outside…read more Our server Billy was so fun and guide our ordering. Wine list BTG was excellent. I got a beaujolais and it was very good! BTG prices are reasonable. Menu is primarily small bites, they were still enough for 2 to share. We ordered based on some tik toks and the items did not look the same but we nontheless delicious. Cesar salad was fresh, chilled and had an amazing bright flavors.

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The main dining room with a cool bar

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Barcelona Wine Bar - Sweet potato Hummus

Barcelona Wine Bar

4.3(1.3k reviews)
1.4 mi•Five Points, Ballpark, Northwest
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Food, wine, atmosphere AMAZING!! Perfect for a ladies night! Our server Brian was awesome and so…read moresweet!

We had an great experience at Barcelona in Denver. The energy of the restaurant was incredible and…read morethe the place was packed, but it never felt overcrowded. Everyone seemed to be having a great time, and the atmosphere was lively and a lot of fun. We had a reservation, but our table was delayed about 30 minutes because they had to close the patio due to the rain. The hostess recommended that we grab a drink at the bar while we waited. The bar area and the bartenders had the same great energy and we really didn't mind the delay as a result. Once we were seated, the manager, Dan, stopped by and surprised us with complimentary appetizers because of the delay. It was unexpected and it was a nice touch to welcome us to the restaurant. The food on the menu is mostly tapas-style. We were not sure what to order so we let our waitress choose for us, and she absolutely nailed it. Every dish she selected was fantastic, as were the choices in wine, and it made the whole experience even better. She was very thoughtful in asking us questions about stuff we liked and didn't like before she ordered, and also didn't try to oversell us on stuff or select the highest priced items. She genuinely wanted to make our food and drink experience great, and she did a great job of doing it. From the atmosphere and service to the food and hospitality, it was a memorable night. We had a great time and will definitely be back!

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Barcelona Wine Bar - It shouldn't take 45 minutes for an aperitivo board... 45 minutes and counting...

It shouldn't take 45 minutes for an aperitivo board... 45 minutes and counting...

Barcelona Wine Bar - HOUSE MARINATED OLIVES - Garlic, Citrus, Thyme, Giardiniera

HOUSE MARINATED OLIVES - Garlic, Citrus, Thyme, Giardiniera

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El Five - Bison Meatballs

El Five

4.1(1.2k reviews)
0.3 mi•Northwest, Highland
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Such a great experience at El Five! The atmosphere is intimate, and sitting at the chef's bar with…read morebeautiful views of downtown Denver made it even better. The smoked burrata was delicious, especially with all the toppings it came with. The sea bass completely surprised me, in the best way. Sweet, spicy, savory, crunchy, with so many different textures and flavors happening at once. The lamb skewers were another favorite. The meat was thinly sliced and secured on the skewer, which made every bite incredibly tender. They were just bomb overall! The drinks were also very well put together and complemented the food perfectly. The server was outstanding. Definitely a place I'm eager to come back to and try more dishes from the menu!

Second time back here for date night! The vibes are always great. Our favorites were the Patatas…read moreBravas and the Goat Cheese Croquettas. We had a 7:30 reservation and got seated almost immediately. Great place to go and share tapas family-style. The drinks were super yummy and strong! We had the Tarquin's G&T, Picatini and 2 Atlas. Atlas was definitely my favorite with the passion fruit flavors. The only reason it's not 5 stars is because we were told our first round of drinks were complimentary thanks to an Edible Beats special we had, but we didn't realize they were still on the bill until later... we weren't a huge fan of the Galician Empanada but still great quality and made well. Overall, a nice place for date night and we will probably be back soon!

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El Five - Dining Room

Dining Room

El Five - Lamb Skewers

Lamb Skewers

El Five - Juniper Jones cocktail. Don't be a fool and pour in the tonic. Enjoy the infused flavors of the rosemary with the gin.

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Juniper Jones cocktail. Don't be a fool and pour in the tonic. Enjoy the infused flavors of the rosemary with the gin.

Mantra cafe - I bet you cannot stop eating our Gobi Manchurian..

Mantra cafe

4.7(71 reviews)
1.9 mi•Civic Center, Southwest

After a full day of visiting the zoo and the Denver Art Museum, we were hungry for dinner. Manta…read moreCafe showed up in my Yelp search and was an easy walk from the museum. Mantra Cafe refers to having "Nepali Indian Fusion Food" and their menu reflects Himalayan items and classic Indian fare. It was a Tuesday evening and there were a handful of customers dining already - mostly couples I noticed. For our party of three, this is what we ordered: * Pani-Puri $8 * Garlic Cilantro Naan $5 * Rogani Lamb $22 * Village Curry Goat $22 * Basmati Rice (complimentary) Everything was very enjoyable with great flavors and we finished it all. I really appreciated that the basmati rice was complimentary. I was definitely curious about their various Mo-Mo items but we were very full with what we got. 4.5 stars

We came in during a rush--granted with 7 people. We were the second group seated during the rush…read more We were not provided menus even though the other parties were. We patiently waited while other tables that came after us ordered. Others had gotten their food already. We followed up, but they essentially blew us off. We waited over an hour for the food to come out. The food overall was good, but instead of getting the saag dish with lamb, we were given the saag paneer. I asked to pay, and they said got that fixed on the bill. They said they included a 5% discount for the wait, but they didn't say that a 20% tip would already be added. Despite having such POOR service, we still tipped $20.00, not knowing tip had already been included. I went to let them know that they could've have said something about the tip being added. They said it wasn't their intention. And I could've reviewed the receipt but they just put the machine to me and asked me to tap without giving the option to review the bill. Thing is, this is a state govt funded work function, and by state policy, we are not allowed to tip over 20% on meals. Either way, food was good, but service was POOR POOR POOR. Again I understand the circumstances, but you could communicate better and not be so dismissive.

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Mantra cafe - Our cosy dining area

Our cosy dining area

Mantra cafe - Naan tikka taco, comes with chicken or lamb.

Naan tikka taco, comes with chicken or lamb.

Mantra cafe - So pretty much every ethnic food in America is fusion.  Write that one down.

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Brutø - Rice + Carrot - koji 'rice cream', carrot + orange jelly

Brutø

4.3(147 reviews)
0.6 mi•Lodo, Northwest

Bruto is always such a memorable and enjoyable experience. This is a food Laboratory at its finest…read more Fine food, fine wine, fine service, fine ambience, fine, fine fine. Always exceptional food, beautiful presentation, with sustainable practices, this is the place to celebrate a special occasion. The current menu, which runs through June, is the final menu by the current chef and it highlights Costa Rican cuisine. The chef and staff have gone to great lengths to showcase this Latin American dining experience. The Barramundi was by far my favorite on the menu, although that is relative among the 7-course meal. Everything we tried was knock your socks off delicious. I love the quiet dining room, with a chance to visit with others sitting near you at the chef's counter. Their fermentation program is second to none. One thing that always makes a meal memorable is the service. The Bruto team takes care of everything and knows just about everything food or drink wise. Again, I counted the kitchen staff: The ration is 1 to 2, meaning you will feel like a VIP with the personal interaction. It's not fake either; these young men and women want you to have an enjoyable and memorable time. What an impressive restaurant and food laboratory where they are always pushing themselves for tasting excellence. Bruto = passionate knowledgeable people

Elevated tasting menu inspired by Chef Byron's Costa Rican roots. Brutø is inspired by a brutalist,…read moreraw connection with food - and its ambience is reflected. The kitchen, 18-seat dining area and foyer are all one open, neo-industrial space in which concrete and steel are somewhat softened by lighting and splashes of color from food or dishware. They have two groups of seating per evening, one around 5pm and the other at 8pm, which they stagger into 3 groups each so food can be batched and presented appropriately. Everything is thoughtfully curated and choreographed, from the beverage selection to the portions of the plating that you get to see between courses. But the choreography does feel a bit stiff and cold at times. While the maitre'd was lovely, it was harder to engage with the other staff. I generally avoid alcohol pairings (my taste buds get overstimulated after the first few rounds), but I did enjoy my cocktail from the a la carte menu. Through our 7 course tasting menu, we explored a fun fusion of local and Central American cuisines. The bread mentioned in previous reviews is gone, but we traveled from ocean, plains, and forest in various presentations of small plates. Some of the bites seemed less inspired (of course adding pate and caviar is going to feel fancy), but other courses like the red snapper ceviche and chocolate + papaya dessert were playful, tart, and funky. You can tell that sustainability is also a huge part of the consciousness here. Be open minded to different flavor and texture profiles and know that not every dish is meant to please everyone. We ended our meal with a copy of the evening's menu as well as a satchet of house-made spices meant to evoke the essence of this Costa Rican fusion. I appreciated the effort that went into each course's preparation, but I don't know that I would pay for another experience even with a different menu.

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Brutø - Steelhead trout, kosho, carrot, seeds, tsar Nicoulai caviar

Steelhead trout, kosho, carrot, seeds, tsar Nicoulai caviar

Brutø - Koji + Strawberry ( ice cream and Fire Chili )

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Dio Mio - House Focaccia w/ Stracciatella

Dio Mio

4.0(451 reviews)
1.7 mi•Ballpark, Five Points, Northwest
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Handmade Fresh Pasta…read more Agnolotti Colorado corn & ricotta, stuffed with a hot corn sauce, fresh cilantro & Cotija cheese Spaghetti Handmade fresh spaghetti Rigatoni Handmade fresh rigatoni Salads Watermelon Salad Fresh seasonal watermelon salad Caesar Salad Service was fabulous. Environment was nice and relaxing.!

We had heard great things about this spot and were excited to stop in for dinner. I thought it was…read morecounter service but they must have just switched it to table service, because they are definitely (hopefully) working through some kinks there. I couldn't believe our experience was at the same restaurant that came so highly recommended to us by others. I'll start with the good: The food was really, really good. We shared bread and the cacio e pepe and rigatoni vodka and everything was really good. Which is why it's so unfortunate that the service and experience as a whole was so terrible. We were told it'd be 40 mins wait for a table, so we left our name. We barely had time to walk down the block before we got the table ready text, which we thought was odd but were pleasantly surprised by. The seating situation is not comfortable for table service. Maybe it works for when it was casual counter service, but if I'm sitting down to order and it's taking more time, I expect to be comfortable. The booths looked so uncomfortable, our table was shoved up against the wall at the back by a huge industrial fan by the door to the back area, and the lighting in the nicer front room was so harsh I'm not sure how anyone was sitting up there comfortably. It would have been fine if we weren't there for nearly 2 hours. We were seated by the hostess and 20 minutes later hadn't even been greeted or brought water. We watched other tables who were seated after us have their orders taken, but nothing for us. There seemed to be only one waiter for all the tables on the one side of the restaurant, and he was in no rush to actually get anything done. Finally I think the hostess noticed our frustrated looks and came and brought water, then she came back to take our order. The food took forever to come out. I think it was around 20 more mins to get the bread, and at least 30 more after that for the pasta. By that point we had gotten so hungry we really weren't hungry anymore, which was a shame because the pasta was really good (made for good leftovers later). Nobody came to check in on us after we received the food, and we didn't talk to anyone again until we flagged down the hostess (who seemingly had taken over as our server?) for boxes and the check. We had wanted to order their peach dessert but decided against it as there was nobody to take our order and we didn't want to be there another half hour plus waiting for it. When the check came, the one waiter for the section (the one who I think was supposed to be taking care of us as he was working literally every other table in the section, but hadn't done a thing so the hostess had to take over) brought the check and it was just weird, there was no sorry for the wait or sorry that your servicing was a bit odd being served by the hostess. We were so glad to be out of there and wished we had done take out or gone somewhere else, it wasted a huge chunk of our Friday night sitting there so uncomfortable just waiting and waiting. I think we'd be willing to give this place another chance based on the food alone, but it doesn't seem our experience was unusual since they've changed to table service based on other reviews I've seen, so they'd need to change something majorly for us to want to do that. I would recommend this place for the food, but the experience kind of ruined my ability to do that at this time.

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