$32.30 was my week day evening price. There's a big sign on the front of the door so you don't miss it, it says "no tips are accepted". Rather interesting. I thought it was good! All the typical things that you would expect in addition to seafood and there's even a Mongolian station where they fry stirfry up things you choose. I didn't think it was bad. I enjoyed it. There's a lot of protein if you wanna avoid carbs. I was happy. It was basically what I expected. I had no issues and nothing was super fancy or over the top. They got the job done for the gluttonous Americans read more

Pros: - Plenty of seating, parking, and a decent array of food to choose from. - The garlic toast/bread was honestly really good.. had the perfect texture. I know it's probably basic frozen garlic bread, but they heated it up really well. Crust had a nice crisp, and inside was soft and buttery. - Variety of ice cream to choose from! I like how you could scoop it yourself and mix things up. - Some other food highlights: baked mussels were bomb, stir fried green beans and mushrooms were solid, crawfish had a good kick to them (Szechuan type-of-spice), decent assortment of sushi rolls to choose from. - Affordable, it was around $125 for 4 people from what I can remember. Cons: - Restrooms were not well maintained. There were papers scattered around the ground, and the trash cans next to the toilets smelled disgusting. - Not surprisingly, the sashimi and raw meats from the teppanyaki section were questionable. I was extra cautious picking out food due to the reviews warning of food poisoning. - Not sure if they removed this entirely, or it was just the day, but when my family and I came last weekend there were no crab legs! The only crabs we saw were salt and pepper crab. The salt and pepper crabs were okay but most of the meat was stuck to the shell and difficult to remove, even with the crab cracking tool. Things to note: there's a 10% service fee that's automatically included, so you're encouraged NOT to tip. read more

The food is actually decent, good quality, not a lot of fillers, the diversity of food is also decent. They also have a Mongolian food type of station (don't forget to tip). The restaurant is clean and it has plenty of parking. Their "no tip" policy is tricky because you get added a 10% fee on the value of your check. So, tip is automatic it seems? The price for lunch over the weekend was $25.99 per person. A bit pricey... that' the equivalent of two 2-item combos at Panda Express. If you don't eat a lot, not worth the price. I would recommend you go during the week, the lunch cost per person is only $17.99 (this is in June of 2026). I spent $31.60 for one person with no soda, only water. Sodas are extra. read more

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If Biggie was still alive during the whole East Vs West feud, and sang "I'm going going, back back to Cali Cali!"; he would eat here not just for the abundance of AYCE food, but the name. This was Las Vegas-style Buffet in So. Cali way before it was cool and they have a wide chandelier decoration. To the right side upon entrance, they have a cool painted mural of a new aged Hokusai. Outside, their parking lot is huge and shared with other cool businesses. East Buffet's food is your standard Chinese buffet with a good variety of foods from many cultures. They even have a nice hibachi area with cool as well. I read about other reviewers bitching about the service, but it honestly isn't that bad as they say. Is there a language barrier? At times, YES! But what the hell do you expect? It's a damn buffet with extremely simple rules: Get a plate, get your food, they bring you the drink you pick, then you pay. What the hell else do you want to bitch and moan about? No hamburgers? Seating is spacious and they do their best to keep their restrooms clean. They also have a really good variety of desserts that feature everything from ice cream to little Bundt cakes. I dig their seafood choices including their snow crabs, shrimps, etc. Many people love making the drive here from all around mainly because of its spaciousness and variety. It's WIDE and a perfect spot for big to small amounts of groups, families, etc.. East Buffet isn't as bad as the negative reviewers on say cry about, so go and check it out for yourself. read more

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04.19.2026 Sunday Brunch. Going to rate this place 4 stars out of 5. One of the better all you can eat buffets within the area. Went here for a birthday party then went to town. Straight to the buffet line. Got anything pertaining to seafood. Crab legs, jumbo shrimp, muscles and salmon. I can taste the freshness. I did not leave an after taste which is an indication of msg being used. The crab legs and the jumbo shrimp alone make it up for an adult price entree fee. The crab legs they are serving can range up to $36 to $60 a lb! That is definitely a steal! Getting your money's worth. Also a Hot wok was present. Grabbed my meats and veggies, gave it to the cook and was ready in 7 to 10 minutes. Big Kudos to the cook. He did an excellent job. He was friendly. This place is a hit and miss with the servers. Sometime they are friendly or sometimes they are just a square human being. No reaction just robots when you are trying to talk to them. That is why 5 stars is not given. Definite one of the better all you can eat buffets. Lots of items to choose from. Fresh and delicious. Gets crowded on Saturday and Sunday Brunch. time. Plenty of parking. Bathroom can use some help. Someone needs to clean the bathroom every 20 minutes. 2 complaints, friendly service and clean bathroom is what is missing at this location. "Hit and miss." read more

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My family and have eaten here through the years, mainly through Funeral Lunch Reception invites. My most recent visit was on May 23, 2026, after a Funeral. My Mom and I had a wonderful lunch together. We appreciate the table Servers, who stop by to give us our drinks, and clean up our tables. We both enjoyed the huge variety of food and desserts! What is nice about this restaurant is that there is a sign outside stating that they do not require tips from their Customers. read more

If you are in the Hawaiian Gardens area and if you are a large group that needs prices to accommodate both children and seniors, then come to East Buffet! This is very convenient for those coming from Forest Lawn (this is the restaurant most people use for receptions after a funeral, but make sure to call ahead for reservations and and try to have some sort of your own counting system to know who is in your party). I like the variety of foods especially the noodle station where you can get a freshly made customized plate with your choices similar to Mongolian BBQ, seafood sometimes with crab and crawfish, short ribs similar to Korean bbq galbi, sushi, and of course the desserts which include self serve ice cream. So if you want a restaurant that can cater to almost all your dietary needs and cultural backgrounds, then look to the east, East buffet that is! read more

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Very reasonable price. No tip needed. Just the tax and service charge added to your bill. Food is great. Areas are spacious. Service is excellent! Clean and fast service read more

The only buffet I often go to is a Korean Bbq buffet, the other buffets I maybe go to just 2 times per year. But this year I think I went to East Buffet like 5 times and it's only $22.99 per person for dinner. I visited this place Multiple times because of their CRABS, the one that still has the shell on them I love the Egg and fats on it, I get crazy eating them, like I devoured them, but only mostly the shell part where the egg and fats are ;) Before I dine in here or enter their place, I will send my Husband inside first to ask if they have the whole Crab 'coz if they don't, I just leave, but so far it seems like it's regular to this place to have the whole crab cut in half 'coz I've been here in different days and they have it all the time for dinner, I don't know about Lunch time, I've never been here during their Lunch. I do like chinese buffets when there's a lot of Seafood selections, and this place has a lot of seafood selections. I also love eating the Jumbo Shrimps, it's a simple thing where most buffet restaurants just steam or boil them, but I'm disappointed from it here since it tasted like so bland , I think they need to add a little salt into it or seasoning when Steaming it or boiling. The Sushi section , i tried it many times when we come here and every time they dont taste fresh so i stop getting their Sushi But their Short rib is so good here , it's tender and so tasty, very well marinated. I always grab a handful of their short ribs. They also have a Mongolian station where you put your own ingredients on your noodle and they cook it for you. The service was fast, like refilling our drinks and getting dishes we no longer need. Plenty of space inside, and plenty of parking. read more

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We had dinner at East Buffet, and a few hours later, while we were on our way home, my husband suddenly started feeling very sick. He had eaten clams and some crab during dinner. Around 8:00 PM, he began vomiting and having frequent bowel movements. His symptoms became severe enough that I had to take him to the emergency room. After being evaluated, we were told that he had food poisoning. This was a very frightening experience for us. I'm sharing this feedback because I hope the restaurant will review its food handling, storage, and seafood preparation practices carefully so this does not happen to anyone else. read more

East Buffet is a foodie's paradise--packed w a wide variety of mouthwatering dishes that let you sample Chinese flavors in one indulgent stop. Tucked at the corner of Carson St & Norwalk Blvd, right next to EoS Fitness, this buffet is a hidden gem for us foodies... especially if you're craving something unique. The standout? They serve Samoan taro!!!!! E lelei le talo!! Creamy, comforting, and perfectly paired with their generous variety of fresh fish, yummm!! They had short ribs, but the marinade was a tad bit on the sweeter side. All other entrees were very good!! Service was very friendly. * A 10% service charge is added to your bill (which is fine, since the price to begin with is very reasonable). read more

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I'm writing to share feedback regarding the buffet staff. During our visit, I found the staff to be unfriendly and unaccommodating. When I had simple requests for assistance, I received dismissive responses instead of help. For a hospitality setting, this experience was disappointing. I hope this feedback can be reviewed and addressed so future guests receive better service. read more

So today I took my Mother for lunch. I had been several times with my husband. But today will be the last day. Overall the food was OK. I have had much better all the other times. My issue today was. The server stood at the buffet eating food out of her bare hand. There was a part she didn't like so she spit it back into her hand. After her conversation with another employee, she kept working and removed a pan of food. Didn't wash her hands, didn't try to play it off. Just gross. If you do that while someone could see you. What would you do behind the scene? read more

East Buffet - Employee eating out her hand from the buffet. - Buffets Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

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New food/ desserts the creM filled mochi is an awesome addition. Fresh cut fruits and salad bar with Cherries for the ice cream. Crab for lunch and gluten free shrimp. Awesome service! These ladies are my favorite! read more

This place is a toss up. East buffet is definitely for quantity and not quality. Typical Asian buffet offering Mongolian barbecue, an assortment of Chinese entrees, a small selection of dim sum, a variety of sushi rolls and nigiri sushi, and of course some fruits, desserts and an ice cream bar. East buffet does their best to keep things clean and sanitary, but if you are one that is easily turned off by utensils being handled by many, then a buffet is not for you. No Tips Expected is their policy, but that is because they charge 10% and 12% for large parties to offset tipping. Drinks are a separate charge so don't be mistaken if they make you feel that drinks are included. For those seniors 65+, make sure you ask for your discount or they will not automatically give it to you. Most of the food is flavorful, so it's up to you to make it worth your while. read more

Sunday lunch checking easy no line . The Chinese food full to choice and the seafood for weekend. Service okay read more

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I didn't have good experiences with the last two buffets I went to despite others IRL saying they were good, or at least good enough for their standards. However, my co-workers insisted that East Buffet was good and wanted to go there for our annual end-of-year luncheon. The ratings from my Yelp friends are literally all over the place with two awarding five stars, two awarding one star, and most others choosing middle of the way. I guess there's a reason why they say, "third time is the charm!" East Buffet is located on East Carson Street, on the southwest corner of the intersection with Norwalk Blvd. You shouldn't have an issue with parking since the lot is ample and spacious. As a matter of fact, we found a spot literally right in front of the restaurant. As soon as we came in, we saw a sign posted on the front door indicating two things: 1) Tips aren't expected, and 2) There's a service charge of at least 10% added to your bill. If your party size is in the double digits, that 10 becomes a 12. We would have been a party of 10, but one was ill, which saved us 2%, or about 40 cents if you do the math. 8 of us got there first, but they were happy to seat us at a table in the middle of the dining room while the 9th one was running late. The server who took us to our table asked if we'd like drinks. There's a menu of drinks posted on the side of the napkin dispenser, but we all chose water, which wasn't specified on that menu. Soon after, we all went around the buffet, which in conjunction with the lobby, circumnavigated the dining area. The buffet ran from the sushi on the left to the hibachi station on the right, and plenty of good eats in between. The left (sushi) side of the buffet was mostly vacant. I only saw one chef there shortly after the start of my visit, and for the remainder of the time, that whole half was unsupervised. There was plenty enough food and not nearly enough customers to necessitate replenishing, so it's understandable why that side felt like a ghost town. After finishing my first plate of seafood and BBQ chicken, I noticed there was no line at the hibachi station, so I grabbed a plate and filled it with raw ingredients. When I was done assembling my plate, I didn't see a hibachi chef to hand it to, but my co-worker simply said to leave it there. We noticed a lot of other patrons were following us, leading me to think I'd have a difficult time discerning which plate was mine, but she assured me that our plates would be done first since we got there first. While I was finishing my second plate, I was wondering if my Hibachi plate would be done. She had just gotten her plate, so I sauntered up there to get my plate. I liked my Hibachi plate, and I'm glad I got there before the lunch rush. The rear of the buffet reminded me of Panda Express. I tried a lot of what they had to offer, and I felt it was better than what I had at Panda Express! I was hoping to try everything, but there was just too much to choose from. I was curious why nobody was getting any sushi, so I grabbed a few pieces. A couple of comments regarding the sushi bar: 1) Not everything will have labels, so you may not know what roll you are getting, and 2) They had a couple of sauce bottles that weren't labeled either! Luckily, they have cups to pour these sauces into. I believe they were spicy mayo and teriyaki, the latter of which I thought was soy sauce, but they also have some soy sauce on the tables alongside sriracha. The sushi was quite tasty with the teriyaki. Much better than at Hokkaido, or as I like to call it, HokkaiNO lol. Including the sushi, I used 6 different plates and an ice cream bowl for my lunch. The only plate that left a bad impression was the fruit. The honeydew and cantaloupe weren't fresh, and the grapes had seeds in them. I thought about getting a salad, but the salad bar adjacent to the fruits wasn't what I was expecting. Just raw leafy greens and cold ingredients that I didn't think would go well with those leafy greens. Service was quite decent, at least for a buffet. They were very punctual in removing plates from our table and filling our glasses that at one point during our lunch, I almost thought a server was trying to clean my plate with water lol. I don't think I ever had two plates in front of me except for when I went to pick up my Hibachi plate. However, I must say I loathe and abhor the red herring that is the menu posted on their website https://east-buffet.com/. The menu depicts $15.99 for a weekday lunch buffet, come to find out, the price had went up by $1 between then and now. Nickel and diming (or dollar-ing) scheme? But with how good my experience was here, I'm okay with spending that extra dollar here, but wish the website was updated to better inform the clientele. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by my experience here, and so was everyone else. The interior looks like it was recently remodeled, and I'd be open to a return visit next time I want AYCE. read more

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This place is huge. Huge dining room; huge selection of food. My parents took me here as I'm on town. The food was decent, but a lot of sweet sauce. Deceptive if you're on Keto. Looks good, but . . . A lot of sweets too with self scoop ice cream- very tempting. Anyway, I'm sure my wife's side of the family will like this place as the pricing is very reasonable. Try it out! read more

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Horrible food. Horrible environment. Horrible bathroom. Charged 10% service free. Scammers. read more

East Buffet - Disgust and agony. - Buffets Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

My family and I frequent this OG buffet spot in Hawaiian Gardens for special occasions. On a typical weekend at lunch, folks can be immediately seated. As you get seated, the waitress would ask everyone for their drink preference and they will bring it to your table. East Buffet has an extensive selection of stir fried Chinese dishes. I believe it varies per day, yet my taste buds were rarely disappointed. I really like the chewy texture and savory flavor of their kalbi (beef short ribs). I am a huge fan of their steamed taro buns because it serves as a neutralizer for the items I ate that day. Their sushi selection is okay, as their California Rolls are too mushy for my liking. Last but never the least, I am impressed that they carry Thrifty Ice Cream at their Ice Cream bar. I opted for the Cotton Candy and Butter Pecan flavors. You can't go wrong with your Chinese favorites and Thirty Ice Cream at an OG East Buffet! read more

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The restaurant itself, located in a strip mall, is open design and we didn't feel crowded. We went for early dinner when it was not very busy. Service is adequate; we ordered hot tea, which was mild but nice, and ice water. Our empty plates were removed regularly throughout our stay. The prices are fairly high if you don't have a big appetite but we had a senior discount which saved us a few dollars per person and we ate a lot! The hot buffet itself is average, with the usual mix of Chinese entrees, but they also offer a Mongolian barbecue section where the chef cooks your meat and vegetables to order, and a separate station that grills marinated steak and short ribs to order. My husband loves this. He also loved the hot and sour soup which was loaded with mushrooms and the fried chicken wings. They offer whole crabs, a wide variety of baked and stir fried seafood entrees, beef, chicken, potstickers and dumplings, vegetables, and other starches. There is a fresh fruit station, salads- of which the Korean style grilled seaweed, jalapeño octopus, and stir fried baked fish cake are my favorites. They also have an extensive sushi/sashimi bar, which we did not try. There is a nice little assortment of lighter desserts and an ice cream station. I like the mango cake; hubby took a honey sesame ball and mixed it with vanilla ice cream! We found some inconsistency with the vegetable dishes- some were fresh and crisp, others soggy and limp. The baked salmon was tasty, the short ribs and steak flavorful. We bypassed a lot of the items but were satisfied with what we chose. All in all there is enough variety for most palates, and though I'm not usually a big fan of buffets it's good for an occasional pig out! read more

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We ate lunch in this restaurant few times. We really enjoyed our meals at this restaurant. It has a variety of food and tasty. The staffs, waiters are friendly and nice. It is big area, cleaned and well ventilated. The price is affordable and it also has 10% discount for senior persons. We will definitely come back again soon. I recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

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Came here for a family gathering. It's an Asian-themed buffet, so you'll have a little bit of everything here. Just think of a Panda Express with a little expanded menu that includes a few international dishes. Likes: - Plantains: Not bad at all. Perfectly cooked - Fish: nicely steamed and flavored. - Stir fried Broccoli: Yum. Nicely cooked, not mushy as some other places. - Chicken wings: crispy, Asian-flavored wings. These go out quick. - Mongolian BBQ noodle station: yep. They got one here. Dislikes: - Crab legs: lacked a lot of the seafoody zest that you'd want because they've probably been frozen for a while. - Soups: missing something. Just tastes bland. This was the egg drop and hot and sour soup I'm referring to. - Desserts: some just tasted a bit stale. - Sushi: well, I probably shouldn't have expected their sushi to be any good. It's a buffet, so... Pro tip: they have an ice cream station here. Do yourself a favor and scoop some of their green tea ice cream and put it on top of these little cream puffs they serve. I call it the Ice Cream Puff Surprise. Not a bad dessert at all. read more

East Buffet - Ice Cream Puff surprise! - Buffets Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

You will be saying goodbye to your diets after entering this buffet. Been here many times, once from a funeral that happened to be near Hawaiian Gardens. Current visit was a simple lunch with my family. Had an amazing time choosing from the different options. They have the best bourbon chicken, hit's the spot and seafood. Loved the easy to eat crab legs, sushi, and deserts to add the cherry on top after that delicious meal. The soups feel so earthy with a creamy feel, especially the chowder. Personally, I am not a fan of the buffet deserts because it's not giving anything special. But East Buffet is an exception because there were so many different desert options like the red-velvet cake thing. And it tastes delicious too. But I have to admit, the ice cream options are so amazing. Most buffets would have only chocolate or vanilla, but East Buffet has Coffee flavored, Matcha, and Birthday cake. (Which seemed like a icecream where they mixed a bunch of other flavors to make one.) The seating is so comforting, ambiance is chill and service is welcoming. Only thing to inform is that the staff are very serious about their rules. One of the children were scooping out the ice cream with a spoon and one of the chefs stopped them. Had a fun time. Thank you for the experiance. read more

I was really turned off discovering a worm on my food. I feel quality needs to be controlled better. That's why I'm always hesitant on going to buffet places. Other than that, there's some good food. read more

East Buffet - Worm on food. - Buffets Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

Great price for the food selection. I recommend trying this place out. Under $25 per person. Senior discount available too.

Came here with a group of my family after attending a funeral. This establishment is very spacious, well lit, and clean. They offer the typical asian buffet menus with many choices that varies from Chinese food such as chicken wings, beef broccoli, chow mien, etc.; Japanese food like varieties of sushi, desserts, soup, seafood, and Mongolian noodles. The food was decent. Service was alright. All in all, our experience was not bad. read more

Re-visited in 2025/7 and the food quality was still very good with reasonable prices. read more

East Buffet - Buffets Near Me - Hawaiian Gardens, California

It's tricky trying out new buffets, but this one was solid! I loved the shu mai, the prawns, and the salmon sashimi the most. They also had green tea ice cream-my favorite! I got to try escargot for the first time! Staff are attentive. I wish I noticed the 10% service charge before leaving a tip; now I understand why they say tip isn't expected. I feel like you can definitely get your money's worth though! Restaurant is kept tidy and clean. read more

3 people on a Saturday . It was doing a good business. We walked in and noted large signs throughout the dining area indicating no tipping required. The host ask about our drink order before a server walked up and rather rudely took over. As to the Buffett the good Large selection, numerous seafood dishes, a service ice cream station , a service stir Fri station ( Mongolian bbq) salad bar , sushi station & a good selection of fresh fruit. The bad many items have been on the Buffett long enough to no longer be appealing. The spring rials and fried shrimp were low quality and flavor less . The desert selection other than ice cream was not impressive. Other things to know the stir fry is good you select items and it is cooked in front of you. Back to the NO TIPPING REQUIREMENT not as well posted is the fact you will see on the bill a 10% service fee / auto gratuity. Parking can be difficult with the fitness center next door. . Restrooms are clean all in all for a buffet it is OK not grate but ok. read more

Been here a few times. Come early when they open because it can get packed quickly. Of all the buffets still open in SoCal, this one is the best with a cheaper price point. read more

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The food is various from American, Asia. Mexico, Korean, and down to Japanese! All the food is OKAY ($34 for dinner + 1 soda drink)/ person on Weekends & Holiday, which is not a bad deal at all!!! What went well is the price, all different countries food, no rush on time limit! And No Tip required on the meal! Total: $34/person + 1soda drink That's it Final!!! read more

Its the best in east LA.thr food arrangements is suitable for everyone....the staff are attentive and friendly.no bad face for someone their race.... read more

Came here on a Wednesday night. Their dinner price was around $23. I was surprised they had a lot of seafood available (Cajun shrimp, steamed prawn, rock crab and crawfish) There is also a build your own Mongolian bbq section. The food is pretty decent for the price. I just wish they had better dessert options, the coffee cake was dry and the ice cream was mushy like it hadn't been refrigerated properly. The servers were all quick in clearing our plates. It wasn't super busy either but I heard they get really busy during lunch time read more

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This restaurant is Great! I love coming back here almost everyday... It gets busy at times. Seniors gets discount but lately it went up. I understand but the food is so good that you don't mind about the price. Thanks Ridwan! You are the best and so with staff. See you tomorrow... read more

Nice and Clean ! The Food was good , no complaints from us ! The Desserts are de as well ! The staff was great

The place is horrid. The food leaves you hoping you had a shit sandwich. Many of the food options are ok a best. The crawfish has a smell or rotten fish and dirt. The crab looks unappetizing and tastes horrible. All of the desserts are dry and bland. Most of the workers were uninterested and distracted. I would not recommend unless u want to leave with a smaller wallet and a stomach asking for forgiveness. read more

We loved the food, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was perfect. We'll definitely come back soon.

The place is big and clean but the food is lacking in flavor. Nithing stabds out, everything's mediocre. Ghey have a mongolian noodle grill which is cool and good selection of ice cream but overall i will not be back read more

I visited this restaurant today, and from the moment my family and I arrived until we left, we felt very unwelcome. The entire experience made us uncomfortable. While getting our food, it felt like we were constantly being watched and rushed. Staff members stood very close to us, sometimes behind us, as we were serving ourselves, which made us feel judged rather than welcomed. Unfortunately, it created a very unpleasant dining experience, and because of how uncomfortable we felt, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more