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Fairwood Cafe

3.6 (313 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Baked Pork Chop
Lynn N.

I came here with my family, and was excited to try a new Hong Kong Cafe! Inside has ample seating with lots of traditional decor, and the servers sat us immediately. We ordered five Baked Pork Chops, but at first they only gave us two. We kept waiting until eventually asked where the other three dishes were. They actually mistook our order, but the remaining dishes came promptly after. I love how loaded these dishes are. It comes with a small soup, and on the baked pork chop has an egg and chicken wing. It is a very generous meal, my only complaint is that I wished the sauce was a bit sweeter. Overall, I did enjoy my dish and would come back!

Baked pork chop over rice
Flora W.

Went here on a Wednesday night and we were seated right away. We ordered baked pork chop over rice, sizzling pepper beef spaghetti, beef stew over rice, and the lamb chop dinner set. All the dishes were really tasty. We've been to this place a few times, and every time the food quality is good. I'm glad they still provide complimentary garlic bread and soup! Just like other reviews mentioned, this restaurant accepts only cash payment. Definitely planning to come back again.

Hainan chicken rice
Jacob C.

Foods are good especially the Hainan chicken rice . The side dish soup was also good , exactly taste like HK style soup ! I love the food here and will come again !

Corn spaghetti
Nichole T.

Good price, attentive service, and homey HK food. It's clean and has a few tables but note the restroom is outside, behind the restaurant. My fam and I came here on Christmas Day for a quick dinner and we got: - corn and chicken spaghetti (3/5): creamy but not a lot of taste. - pork chop rice (5/5): wish there was more pork chop but perfectly tender and sauce was sweet/nostalgic - Hainan chicken rice (4/5): chicken was a bit too cold for our liking but taste and sauce was good. Like they gave peanuts - Beef noodle soup (4/5): soup flavor is light but noodles were bouncy - Preserved egg congee (5/5): tasty and great texture. Pork was a bit salty though Owner is very friendly and attentive asking if we wanted more milk tea. Decent price I think we paid around $70 and we'd come back to try the other dishes!

Mary L.

The HK/Cantonese foods are all good tasting and legit. The place and location itself needs improvement, but service is good. There's usually 1-2 people walking around inside. They prefer processing Venmo payments and cash. Restaurant isn't fancy or upgraded. It's very original and casual in the old space. Not many morning customers today. HK cafes/breakfasts/restaurants aren't cheap these days, but value does exist. My chicken steak big breakfast smothered in good black pepper sauce was a bit over $16 which included beverage/bread toast/egg/bacon/fries. It was satisfying and delicious. I finished the entire plate with everything on it. Butter for my toast is always good fatty butter. The soymilk I had with my meal was legit. Nice. I also ordered a club sandwich with fries a bit over $11, as well as a noodle soup/egg/toast/ham breakfast with hot coffee a bit over $14 for takeout. Items were neatly packed in a white bag for me. Not bad for everything under $50. I paid cash and tipped $8. Lady server worked alone, but she's a boss lady who paid attention to details. Kitchen staffs are on fire early in the morning. I can hear them talking loudly in Cantonese. I haven't had HK breakfast in a while, so I do appreciate the foods and service here. Good simple breakfast menu with photos. Exterior of building is old. Parking spaces in the lot are plentiful. It's not an area that feels safe to walk around alone as there are homeless folks/disabled folks/people living in RVs parked nearby. McDonald's is next to the public lot. Overall, I am still satisfied eating here inside this old diner which had lots of seats and tables. Foods are worth it. We can't go back in time to make HK breakfast meals $7.50-$10 each. Appreciate the presence. This place is legit for Hk foods. Yes, if you love sauces, you will get lots of sauces here.

Cin-Yee S.

HK cafes - and iced lemon tea paired with wonton noodle soup - are among life's greatest joys. Open late and dishing up the classics, quick and hot, Fairwood Cafe has my gratitude. Prices are higher than A+ Hong Kong Cafe in Fremont, but a bit better than Local Cafe and other places. In addition to my usual order, I also asked for a baked seafood rice to go. Food is 3.5 stars, and the hours bump it up to 4. No frills food in a no frills space, but service is warm and welcoming. Just remember to bring your cash (although they now also allow Venmo).

Baked pork chop with red sauce and spaghetti dish
Jessica Z.

Visited this spot recently for lunch and the place seems like it might've had a light remodel --looked cleaner and fresher than I remembered. Service was friendly and food came out fast. They served complimentary slice of garlic bread and HK-style borscht soup which was lightly sweet with celery, cabbage, and carrots. A nice touch to start the meal. I ordered their baked pork chop with red sauce and spaghetti. The portion was generous. The sauce was more on the sweet side with less of the strong tomato flavor you might expect, similar to the Filipino spaghetti dish. It also came with a crispy wing and a well-done fried egg. Pro tip: add some of the chili oil from the table if you want a kick! Overall, this was a 4/5 for me. Also ordered their lemon tea which turned out to be a HK style iced tea. Tasted just like the ones you get from HK. It was perfectly balanced in sweetness (though I could see others preferring it to be a little sweeter). It came with 4 slices of lemon that you can smash with a spoon to get the full citrusy flavor. Highly recommend. 5/5 Overall, solid experience. Would return to try other items from their menu

Sylvia L.

ORDER -Baked Rice Ox Tongue -Seafood Macaroni STARS (stand out qualities) -Food is tasty - particularly liked the ox tongue which was tender -Prices are reasonable for Bay Area and given portion -Appreciate the soup and bread that comes with baked rice -Comfortable booth seating and tables -Inside seems fairly clean -Easy parking -Service is pretty responsive and quick STAIRS (areas of growth) -Food is solid but not outstanding -Baked sauce could use more flavor -Wish they had more promotions or more things to make customer feel the value of visiting (e.g. free birthday meal, seniors/kids get discount on certain times) TIPS -If you are not too hungry, two people could probably share the baked rice dishes -Bathroom is outside; probably shared with other businesses in same unit (I heard very dirty but didn't see fit myself)

Small cozy place
Otto L.

Minimal service. Need to wave to get someone's attention. Food was hit and miss Tomato beef over rice: 4/5. Not as tangy as I was hoping, but it did have the sweetness." Beef was tender. Borscht: 1/5. It was watered down. So diluted. They might as well not even serve it for free. Iced milk tea: 2/5 so diluted with ice. Most likely would not be back

Curry beef
Drea L.

If you're ever in the Newark area and craving some Cantonese comfort food, look no further than Fairwood Cafe. One of the better Hong Kong Style Cafe restaurants in the area, don't let the old style decor turn you off. You're there for the food and not for the ambiance. Food is on point. Service is prompt. Prices are reasonable. We've been here several times and ordered their wontons, pig's feet with fermented red bean paste, stir fry squid with preserved mustard greens, fish ball noodle soup, beef chow fun and rice dish and everything has been good to great. More often than not if you're not getting a soupy item like wontons or soup noodles, they will offer you a bowl of borscht (very Hong Kong like) and some garlic toast to go with your meal. They have printed menu with English translation. They also have white boards with items written in Chinese. The restaurant is situated in a large shopping center, so there's plenty of parking. They stay open pretty late. Their bathroom does require a code and is located outside of the restaurant. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

Suzanna A.

I had the best chicken congee here! My boyfriend had the pig organ congee, which was equally good! Both had this natural homey and sweetness with every bite. Our waitress was amazing and super friendly. The restaurant itself has a very traditional hk cafe feeling. I highly recommend here!

Sherman T.

Looking for a quick, hearty Hong Kong style meal and or a drink to quench your thirst? Well, Fairwood Cafe, a moniker resembling the one from Hong Kong, will serve you well! Their extensive menu spans across breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper and drinks and oftentimes includes specials of the day. I'm fond of a few of their signature dishes but you'll find something for you, too, I'm sure. My personal picks would include their omelettes (come with fries), baked #1 pork chop over rice (comes with chicken wing and fried egg), curry or Portuguese style rice or the spaghetti variation, and fried chicken wings (comes with fries). All of their big entrees come with a slice of garlic bread and soup. Pretty decent value and the food always comes out piping hot. Oh, and you cannot forget to order a HK style drink. Whether it's the milk tea or coffee milk tea, you won't go wrong. You could also try their lemon tea (iced or hot) which is a favorite of mine when we visit Hong Kong. The service is great! We were seated and served pretty quickly . They took our drink and meal orders and even gave out a juice box for our kiddo (complimentary). There are quite a few tables and booths to choose from and usually, there's a spot without waiting. Parking lot is usually empty and it's right off the highway so there should be no issues getting here. Overall, while the food may not be the healthiest, it's plentiful, fairly priced, delicious, and quick. And if you're looking to relive a bit of Hong Kong culture through its cuisine, this is a great place to start!

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Is your happy hour pricing good for dine in only?

Yes, HH is for dine in only.

Do you still have 下午茶?

Hi Dana, yes we still have happy hour from 2:30pm-5:30pm and 9pm-12am, everyday! Also available for takeout.

Do you serve hanan chicken for breakfast?

Hi there, no we don’t serve it but it’s available at 11 am when all the prep for the dishes are done!

Are there vegan options?

Hi there! Most of our ingredients include dairy and or eggs. However, we have many veggie plates that are vegan. When you call or visit please tell let us know you want vegan options.

Do they still offer breakfast menu since now open time is 10?

Hi, yes our current breakfast time is 10am-11am. Next month we are looking at 9am-11am.

Do they have a customer loyalty reward program? I would come here every week if there was a loyalty program.

Most independent restaurants are struggling to keep their doors open. You should reward them with your business during these Covid Times.

Do they use MSG?

Hi Mike, on some dishes we do use MSG but feel free to tell us to not put any MSG in when you order. If some ingredients already have it from a marinade or sauce, we will be sure to tell you.

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3.5(89 reviews)
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No, just no. I was so hyped to come here, but it's not my type of Hong Kong food, not my type of…read moreCantonese food. First red flag. They don't spoke Cantonese, just Mandarin. Ok, not a big deal but... Sampan congee. Very bland, no flavor, super watery, just wasn't tasty. Beef stew. Super salty, weird herbal flavor, not my taste. Curry fish balls with pig skin. My favorite of the night. Good flavor, although the pig skin wasn't the right size, it was strands which leads my to figure that it was the same skin from the congee mix. Gyoza: tasty, no complaints Gailan. Very undercooked. Who messes up Chinese broccoli? Rice roll in You tiao 炸两. This was the main reason I came tonight. I mean it tasted ok, but wasn't the dish I was expecting. Not HK style anyway. So sad. This is the type of food I typically love. I wanted to like it like my old neighbor joint in Kowloon City. Or Like my dad's jook place in LA. But so sad. This ain't it.

I love sampan porridge and turnip cake with XO sauce here. 5/5 and will come here when I'm craving…read morethem. Sampan porridge ($13) is so creamy with a lot of ingredients, definitely add the green onions and crushed peanuts as well as white pepper and salt for more flavor. Turnip cake with XO sauce ($8) is also delicious here, it's so crunchy on the outside and tender in the inside. Love it!! Those two are must haves. We also tried chicken feet and special spare rib rice which were just ok, wouldn't order those again. Chicken feet were a bit lean and spare rib rice unfortunately didn't taste 'special' to me, even if it took 30 mins to make haha. Wasn't bad though and it's very affordable here. No frills restaurant. Good service. Good prices.

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New Venus Hongkong Cafe

3.3(650 reviews)
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I haven't had breakfast here for a long time and I was feeling a bit under the weather today and…read morecraving some porridge. I ordered a porridge set with chow mien , satay beef instant noodles with two milk tea for take out. I was surprised how good it was comparing the last time I tried their breakfast. I'm not sure if they changed chefs or ownerships. I would definitely come back more often for authentic HK style breakfast, the milktea reminds me of the ones in HK. I definitely recommend this cafe!

This New Venus Hongkong Cafe is still one of the best in town for morning big breakfasts. I haven't…read morevisited in nearly a decade. They used to accept only cash which made it inconvenient, but nowadays, they do accept credit cards as well. Love it. Excellent customer service too. I like the friendly and welcoming staffs here. Great first impression after so many years. Authentic Hong Kong foods. If you're coming from the South Bay Area, this place doesn't disappoint. We don't have very good Cantonese HK style cafes that serve good A/B/C/D/etc. breakfasts and most places are overpriced. Good value for good foods here. I paid $16 with taxes included for B-breakfast, so I left them $4 tips. $16 for everything was considered cheap! I had french fries/hash brown/two eggs/chicken steak/broccoli/carrot/etc. and comes with hot beverage of choice. Very fulfilling. Delicious foods with authentic drinks. Everything was generous in portions and delicious, so I ate the entire plate of foods along with my hot cup HK milk tea. No leftovers. Yummy! I'm really loving their big breakfasts now. I do miss all the good and affordable Hong Kong cafe foods. Having excellent service is a plus. Television was turned on with HK news. Loved the old interior vibes and beautiful foodie ads on the walls. There's lots of tables and chairs inside too. All positive. I'll be back.

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2.7(123 reviews)
0.1 mi
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We visited on a Tuesday afternoon around 12:30PM and there was plenty of parking, was seated right…read moreaway. This place is a unassuming shop, and you wouldn't really notice it unless you were looking. There were three other groups there when we were seated and it stayed quite empty. We ordered a few dishes, and we happy that this place make everything fresh. My favorite salted egg lava bun was indeed nice and gooey, which is how I like it. The rice noodles were also fresh. We're nor sure why this place is so empty, but we enjoyed it.

Came here for dinner on a Friday evening to celebrate my brother's upcoming wedding. Not sure why…read moremy mom picked this place, probably because its really close to her house, but our dining experience was a let down. They only had two people working and there were about 5 tables of diners. These two servers were running around non-stop and you had to flag them down every time. They didn't have time to refill our tea pot so they just left a big jug of hot water at our table to refill it ourselves. The restaurant is large, but feels very old and dated. Some chairs were taller than others, carpet needs to be replaced, its in desperate need of a deep cleaning, refresh and remodel. The food was just OK. Some stuff was overcooked and our fish dish and some of the crab was a little under cooked, while some dishes were swimming in oil. Between 8 adults and 2 kids, we had about 9-10 dishes with lots of leftovers (noodles) to take home. Since my mom picked one of the preset menu options, our bill was over $500 for mediocre Chinese food!!! Let's just say, I have no intention of ever coming back.

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3.4(544 reviews)
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Cousin Cafe is located at Cedar Blvd in Newark . It is a popular, down to earth Hong Kong style…read morecafe . The hours are 9 am to 9 pm daily . It close on Thursday. Their popular dishes are : Baked pork chop rice , pork chop are tender and marinated to just right . Garlic chicken wings Hainanese chicken with yellow rice Beef or fish porridge Stewed beef brisket in noodle soup Seafood vegetables over crispy noodle Stir fried beef noodles Singapore fried noodles Hot and cold milk tea and lemon tea Today I ordered the baked cod fish filet in creamy suave over rice . The fish filet is delicious and moist . It tasted great with white creamy sauce and it was a hearty portion . The second dish I ordered was the salty fish and chicken fried rice . Not all the cage has this old fashioned fried rice . The salty fish elevated the aroma to another level . It was absolutely amazing . I highly recommend these two dishes . I sat outside the restaurant and ate in the to go box because I was in a hurry. The portion was so big so we only finished half and took the rest home ( already in a to go box ) . There were lots of parking outside the restaurant. They have 4 outdoor dining tables so that you can bring your dog or a baby stroller . Great customer service .

Been wanting a to try this place for a while because we always drive past it…read more Super sweet ladies and super homey and chill vibes. We learned the hard way that everything here is definitely made to share, the portions are HUGE. Simple yet tasty.

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3.7(645 reviews)
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Came here on a Thursday evening with the family to celebrate another family member's upcoming…read morenuptials, and there were ten of us in the party that evening. This was a typical Cantonese style eatery where you would get together for family gatherings and/or to celebrate events. The decor had the usual elements that you would expect from such a place: crystal chandeliers, fish tanks, gold columns, and giant TV screens. We tried their 10-course banquet-style dinner that they were advertising for $488 (before tax) and I believe this special was only available on weekdays. Portion sizes were extremely generous, and they did not skimp on the ingredients either. The banquet courses included delicacies such as suckling pig, geoduck, whole fish, and lobster to name a few. This meal easily fed ten people, and we still had plenty of leftovers to take home. It was such a great value that towards the end of the evening the restaurant sold out of their banquet special. Overall, the food was pretty good...even though they did overcook the lobster. They have their own huge parking area, so it was super convenient. The dining area was very spacious. The service was casual and efficient. I went to dinner with no expectations, so I was pleasantly surprised. This place impressed my family that they even came back the next morning to try their dim sum.

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4.1(279 reviews)
3.1 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Minority-owned & operated

This is one of my favorite restaurants, so I wanted to write a review to support it. Their clay pot…read morerice is one of the best I've had, and it's obvious that the chef has the experience and takes care to do it properly. I was surprised to read some reviewers saying they could make the same thing at home. I've had clay pot rice at other restaurants, and I've experienced greasy rice, burnt bottoms, undercooked rice, overly salty sauces, and stingy toppings. Fong Kee gets every part right. The rice has excellent texture, the bottom develops a crispy crust without being burnt, and the meat / toppings are well balanced with the rice. Everything comes together as one dish rather than tasting like the rice and toppings were prepared separately. Be sure to ask for the sauce they keep on the table-you can add as much or as little as you like. What impresses me most is the consistency. Every time I've been here, the clay pot rice has been cooked to the same high standard. To me, it reflects experience, skills, and attention to detail. For that, I give it 5 stars!

So many options! We were up north when a friend we were meeting suggested dining here, and we were…read morenot disappointed. The spot is small, so our larger party had to get seated in groups, but worth it. As you can see from the menu, so many options to pick from. We tried the eel, chicken and mushroom, beef brisket, and spareribs rice along with the combo platter and Choi sum + cauliflower. We tried for some soup, but a lot were sold out already. Plenty of parking in the big lot, friendly service from service who spoke English, Cantonese, and mandarin.

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4.2(555 reviews)
9.8 mi
•$$

This is one of the best Dim Sum places if you're around the San Jose area! A small drive up to…read moreMilpitas, brings you to Yin Ji Chang Fen. They have a wide variety of choices to choose from. It looks like they specialize in Rice Noodles, so definitely give those a try! Let me just say everything that you order here comes out steaming hot so it's not your usual cart dim sum style. This was something that I tried for the first time and really appreciated! Some of the things I tried: Steamed pork and taro chunks 4/5 The steamed pork was so juicy and flavorful. They also throw in some taro chunks which I don't typically see, but it was delicious. A classic dish that's definitely worth trying. Thousand year old egg congee 4/5 The congee here comes in a GIGANTIC bowl. This is definitely something to order if going in a party of 3-4. The congee has such a home feel to it and it reminded me a lot of my grandma's congee. This was delicious. The only thing I would ask for is, I wish they had black pepper here, because that would make this dish pop out so much more Egg Rice Noodle 3/5 I saw this and it looked interesting, but it wasn't anything I found special. It was good, but not sure if I would get this again. If you're a huge fan of eggs maybe this dish is for you! Shrimp and chives Rice Noodle 5/5 This was really good, and I would order this again. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and everything was so flavorful with that oyster sauce poured over the rice noodles. I enjoyed this dish a lot, and a perfect order if you're going in a party of 3. Shrimp and chives dumpling 5/5 This is pretty similar to the rice noodle dish. One thing that I have to note is the dumpling was very soft. I preferred this a lot, since my experience with this dish is many dim sum places tend to make the skin of this dumpling really hard. This made it more enjoyable to eat. Siu Mai (Ground Pork and shrimp dumpling) 5/5 This is probably my favorite dim sum order and they nailed this one! When you take a bite into that dumpling, it is so juicy. It carries an amazing scent when you take a bite into it and I didn't really ever notice this with other Siu Mai order's. A classic order, definitely would order this one again. Service 5/5 There service here is exceptional and staff is amazing. Extremely helpful, they brought out some chili oil for us since it wasn't on the table. Food came out exceptionally quick. Everything was awesome! One thing to note, this place is pretty small so you will have to wait outside if you are on the waitlist. Check this place out, definitely a top tier dim sum place if you are looking for quality and price. Everything is very cheap and they also offer affordable rice plates (around $12-13) if you were looking for a quick meal togo!

Delicious food, kind service, and calming ambiance…read more Ordered wonton mein, fish jook, taro dumplings and bbq pork chang fen. Enjoyed wonton, jook and chang fen the best. Chang fen was silky, smooth and full of lean slices of pork. Taro root dumpling was delicate and fell apart as soon as we attempted to put it on our plates. Flavor was not what I anticipated. Look forward to returning for more chang fen.

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Yin Ji Chang Fen - Inside seating

Inside seating

Yin Ji Chang Fen - Fried dough in rice paper, Shrimp rice roll

Fried dough in rice paper, Shrimp rice roll

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Good Neighbor Seafood Restaurant - Honey Walnut Shrimp

Good Neighbor Seafood Restaurant

3.7(406 reviews)
0.1 mi
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My family and I are loyal customers of Good Neighbor Seafood Restaurant. They serve a wide variety…read moreof southern Chinese fare in an unpretentious and friendly atmosphere. Most people, local and from afar, come here for their 3-dish menu. When we first started eating here more than a decade ago, it was $19.50. But with inflation surging once again, the price has gone up to $38.99, which is still reasonable compared to other Cantonese restaurants in the East Bay. Our most recent visit took place on 11/15/2025. After attending the Bolo Yeung "You Are Next!" Autograph Signing Event at the Great Mall, four of us came here for dinner. It was busy when we walked in at around 6:20pm. The place was 90% full, with many others waiting for their takeout orders. We scored the last round table. The friendly tall waitress came by to say hi and dropped out a couple menus. (For those of you who don't know who Bolo is, he's the original "Beast of the East" and was featured in movies such as "Enter the Dragon", "Bloodsport", and "Double Impact".) We ordered a total of seven dishes. The quality was good as usual. The standouts were the scrambled eggs with shrimp and yellow chives (soft and creamy inside), Peking pork chops (crispy, meaty pork chops perfectly coated in a tangy sauce/best in the East Bay), and the bean curd strips and pork stir-fry. The tall waitress provided excellent service. She talked to us like family and was very efficient. She's been with this restaurant for a long time and if I recall correctly, she is mainly doing this for kicks (and some spending money). If you want some good Chinese food that doesn't break the bank, this is the place to be. Still 4 stars.

Have had two great experiences here in the past few months. Recently, I had a dinner meeting with a…read morecolleague from the east coast, who wanted to try Good Neighbor. The restaurant looked full, but we were seated immediately at a small table. The service was friendly, informative and quick with the food. We wanted to try a bunch of different things, but our waitress actually told us we wouldn't be able to finish the first four dishes we ordered. She was right; we appreciated her help and took boxes to go. The food was great and my friend flew back to Connecticut happy. In February, my wife threw a bridal shower and decided to use Good Neighbor to provide all the food. She went to order on her lunch break and met with the owners to choose the dishes. They were helpful and informative. The day of the shower, they helped me load all the boxes into the vehicle, using a cart for transport. The important thing to note was the cost was reasonable for feeding 20 people. The food was enjoyed by all the guests and we had leftovers for dinner! You just can't beat that today. There's a ton of parking and they treat all their customers well. Only thing to note is they are closed on Tuesdays.

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Good Neighbor Seafood Restaurant - Interior

Interior

Good Neighbor Seafood Restaurant
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