I came here with a friend... I'm on a gluten-Free diet. I just felt it was a little sad that the waitress couldn't tell me if stuff had gluten in it or not. Sometimes soups have hidden gluten. But anywho anywho. Side salad was your basic salad all fresh vegetables. Chicken wings were actually really good. I ordered them with dipping sauce on the side My friend ordered A burrito ball. We felt the presentation was great but the lack of ingredients for the price that we were paying was just disappointing. But it was good. She ordered it without black beans, but they failed to tell her. By the way the black beans and corner mix. So she was a little disappointed that she didn't get the corn. Would I go back to this place? Maybe maybe just for like chicken wings. read more

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Sat at the bar for a quick bite to eat while passing through. Decent tap selection and bourbon selection. We ordered burgers. They were very good and cooked to order. Fries were hot n crispy. Bartender was very pleasant and efficient. The decor is cool and casual. All around good experience will come back again. read more

Frankie B's Tavern - Menu - Sports Bars Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

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Too many attempts, too many misses I have come back to this location multiple times since my previous review. During each return, something was always amiss. I have had their brisket, which was very dense and dry, I've had their dog's bark hot dog with reheated pork shoulder and unflavorful beer cheese. I've had their "nosh plate" with stale bread. Each time, I decided to hold back from updating my review. We would talk to management, bring up our issues, be assured that they will address the issues going forward, then still get let down on the next visit. This last time though was the tipping point. The location is very nice, the décor is chic and modern. The front end staff are very friendly and understanding. In terms of a place for a drink, it has the right mood for a bar. As a restaurant though, it's kind of lacking During our last visit, we asked for waters and it took three return trips to our table to get the water actually to us. We actually got food delivered before we got water, which is a new one for me. The wings remain one of the better bites, decent sized and seasoned well. The hush puppies were pretty good as well, but the hot honey wasn't really spicy. The sour cream to help cool the pallet was really not needed, it was just a little heat to keep things interesting. The burger was a major letdown though. We ordered medium rare, and got an overcooked and dry burger. No seasoning on the patty, the bun was old, the garlic truffle aioli only had a garlic flavor, and the brisket was once again reheated, tough, and stringy. The mushrooms were good, as were the fries. However the fries were not truffle fries like we ordered, just a decent parmesan fries. We returned the burger and it was removed from the bill. Chef insisted that the burger was fine, and the server noted the chef was new. Given that I have come to this location multiple times and have had similar problems, there's other issues happening here. Instead we opted to get another round of wings, this time opting for their buffalo and garlic parmesan. The buffalo wings were not spicy, and the garlic parmesan was once again heavy on the garlic. They were edible, but not great bites This location has had lots of growing pains for sure. There are some bites that are okay, they do pretty good wings and hush puppies. Their fries are also not bad. The rest of the menu is a complete and utter miss though, and I would be hard pressed in recommending them. My recommendation to the owners is to revamp the menu and focus on items that your staff will be able to execute successfully without requiring chef mike or the freezer. It seems that the cooks are great with the fryer, try pivoting to using it more. It might not be as elegant as steaks and ribs, but unless you can reliably freshly cook those items and keep a rotating stock to ensure freshness then you're always going to be offering an inferior product at an expensive price. For others considering this place, it's not great food but it's a nice looking place. Not sure about their drinks, but it looks like they do good drinks at least. Stick to the fried foods and you should be okay, but the rest of the menu is a gamble at best. read more

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With a great casual atmosphere and welcoming staff the potential here is great!! The blackened fish tacos were probably the best I have ever had. Perfectly seasoned and balanced with the slaw, pickled onion, and sauce. Definitely a must have on the menu. The kitchen is definitely still learning the menu and so is the staff, so consistency is a man issue at the moment. But I spoke with the manager and they are working to make all the fixes. They have only soft opened at this point and trying hard to train the kitchen and staff. Don't give up on this place just yet. Give them a month or two to correct and train. I know I will be back!! read more

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First of all, weird happenstance to pop in here, second time here. First time here was great but second time was amazing. Got here Tuesday 9pm, and the kitchen was JUST closed. I mentioned this to the bartender who was super sweet and said she would talk to the kitchen. A gentleman from the kitchen came out and gave me a couple options. I threw out wings just hoping for any level of sustenance. Boy was I surprised. Smoked, grilled wings that fell off the bone with an incredibly tasty. Honestly might be the best wings I've ever had. Really that good. If you can master a dry rub to this level, I'm all in. I would 1000x overall suggest Frankie Bs. Please please please check this place out. Kudos to the staff for being so accommodating and wonderful; not to mention with amazing food. read more

Frankie B's Tavern - Sports Bars Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

This is a tough one and I see we're not alone from other reviews. Our first trip - the place is beautiful. Great decor and amazing bar. Friendly staff who tried to be accommodating to a food allergy for me. The burrito bowl was okay but menu doesn't say it comes in a tortilla shell. I'm gluten intolerant and can't eat food that has touched a gluten product so this would be important to know! The mozzarella sticks were on the verge of burnt. The wings were undercooked. We wanted to love this place and may be willing to give it another shot but the inconsistencies seem to be an overall theme. It's a shame as there is so much potential. read more

First time here and was seated right away. They have high top tables, booths, low tops and two bars!!! Super clean! Painted concrete floors. Very slippery with the chairs. Waitress was super friendly. Two of us have food intolerance so we had lots of questions. She was super patient. Ordered a pomegranate margarita with salt brim! Wow! Probably the best I ever had! Was starting to get busy after we placed our orders. I have high anxiety so I was worried with the sound would have caused me to have attacks, but it wasn't bad at all. Super cold. But I run cold so don't judge that by me. Anything temperature under 75° and I'm cold. Manager stopped by to make sure we were good and checked to see how service was. That was nice. Portions are huge! Got the fried scallops and shrimp , with a side of onion rings and crispy brussel sprouts. Super good and everything was cook great! Over all very pleased with our experience! Would definitely recommend if in the area or looking for a local spot to call your own! Best part is they bring the sky tab over to your table so your debit / credit doesn't leave you! read more

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Went here for the first time since they opened. Enjoyed our meal, great drinks. The floor plan is a little strange as when you come through the front door and it at the front bar, the hall to the kitchen is right there. We were there for happy hour. The waiters and waitresses were all hanging out in that hall, I understand it was a bit slow but they should consider, it doesn't look good. Like they had nothing else to do. Found the bartender to be friendly and poured a nice drink , but a bit rude to other customers. The food was great! Had the wings with bourbon sauce , yum! Loaded tots were good. My husband had the brisket sandwich. Brioche bun. But the meat needed sauce. Great fries. Would go again. Staff need better management training. Like that outside patio is dog friendly. Not a lot of parking though. Go , it was good.... read more

Came up to visit a friend and she recommended this place as it had recently opened and she was eager to try it. We were not disappointed in any way, the drinks were mixed well, the food tasted great, the portions were heafty. Everyone took some food home. Our waitress, Sophie, was great... very friendly, impressive that she didn't have to write anything down and everything was perfect. The manager checked in on us twice. Would definitely swing back to this place in the future! read more

Frankie B's Tavern - 'Que Burger w/ Fries! - Sports Bars Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

The restaurant is very nice. Great parking. It has American fare with bbq features. Their steak is really good but they never have Delmonico steak available and it's always listed on the menu. I did not like their potato salad. The taste was not what I'm used to. It is a mayonnaise base. I don't like their pickles either. I think they use nutmeg in certain foods that I do not enjoy but maybe you'd enjoy it. Their fried chicken is good because they use chicken thighs; moist and flavorful. Service depends on your server. The bar area is chilled. It's a casual restaurant. They do fundraising events and parties. There's a nice outside patio area where you can dine. read more

Food is always great. Service is excellent and has a really great vibe. If you like watching sports or having great conversions with your friends while enjoy delicious food then this is your place. Truffle Parm fries for win. Everything we've tried has been tasty. Meaty ribs, moist brisket. Def an add to our restaurant rotation. read more

Frankie B's Tavern - Ribs & brisket and Cobb salad with chicken - Sports Bars Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

Hubby & I were excited about having a new bbq place in town. We met up with friends (group of 5) for lunch as we have all been waiting for the opening of Frankie B's Tavern. Please read entire review to learn about both the hits & misses we experienced. We visited a few weeks after they opened. They're still working on improving things. For example, some reviews mentioned the music being too loud. During our visit, he music was at a 'background music' level and we found it easy to converse. The dining room was clean with an updated tavern feel (not rustic). We sat at a half booth/half chair table with 2 tabletops to talk over. The menu has a nice selection of food with their own spin. Hubby & I have been excited to try their bbq as we don't have any bbq restaurants here in Vernon that we know of. I ordered the brisket sandwich, opting to have it without the onions or cheese. (Brisket sandwiches are not traditionally served with onions and certainly not topped with cheese.) I wanted to give it a try nonetheless. (Brisket is my favorite when it comes to bbq. I grew up in Texas & lived in Alabama for most of my 20's. Lots of excellent bbq readily available in those areas.) The brisket sandwich was a disappointment. The brisket was chopped, which is how I like it on my sandwich. It didn't taste like brisket is supposed to taste. To me it tasted like something that was purchased already prepared and then heated up. The sauce had a smoked flavor but it was clear this meat had never been in a smoker. The fries had zero flavor, not even potato flavor. It was the weirdest thing. Hubby ordered the half pound brisket platter with potato salad. What he got was a thin strip of meat that did not look like brisket. There were no grains in the meat and brisket has a very distinct grain. Again, smoke flavoring but not actually smoked. The portion seemed small, possibly because it was sliced oddly. Neither of us would order any bbq here again unless we could smell a smoker going from the parking lot. The potato salad was seasoned so heavily that we couldn't eat it. I was trying to figure out the pronounced flavors - maybe dried celery/celery seed & onion. I couldn't taste the potato over the bitterness of the seasoning. Hubby has asked me if I think the people running this place has ever tasted the food they serve. The corn bread was decent. It's on the sweet side but not overly sweet, which I can appreciate. Not my favorite but I will eat it because I love cornbread. It tastes like there may be a touch of honey in it which gives it a better flavor than being sweetened using sugar. That's a win for their cornbread. The friend seated next to me ordered fish & chips. Growing up in the UK, fish & chips is a staple. She must have enjoyed it because she cleaned her plate and she normally picks at her food & eats like a bird. The fish was very lightly battered so it probably won't sit as heavy in your stomach as traditional battered fish. (See photo) Another friend ordered the Que burger and enjoyed it very much. It was a good sized portion so you won't be hungry if you order it. He mentioned a few times how good it was so we may give that a try on our next visit. One of our friends tried the fish tacos and really liked them. They came stuffed with ingredients. I think she finished one taco plus her fries and took the other 2 tacos home. It was a hearty meal and she raved about it. I ordered sweet tea to round out my meal. I asked the waitress if it was flavored or plain - she said it was plain. It wasn't. It had a very strong (unnatural) lemon flavor, which made it tart. I don't like lemon in my tea at all. Freshly brewed tea with simple syrup would be so much better. The service is slow. We spent 2 hours for lunch. Hopefully things will click soon & they can accommodate people on their lunch break in a timely manner. (It wasn't very busy for a weekday at noon.) Between the waitress' lack of confidence & the kitchen being so slow, I would guess they have a very inexperienced staff for the most part. Hubby observed a different waitress at a nearby table that had confidence in herself and exhibited the friendly customer service skills that we appreciate. Our waitress seemed unsure & nervous, which I think made it difficult for her to be as friendly as other staff members. We'll return in a couple of months when the staff has had more experience & can get us fed and out the door in a more timely manner. We will probably try the burgers next time. I truly hope the kinks get worked out because their menu is enticing and very creative. They have the potential to be successful if they can improve the level of service & timeliness. Overall, with the exception of the brisket, this place gets good marks for food based on the comments from our lunch companions. I took one star off for the brisket and sides that we had, & the other came off for slow service. read more

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Went to Frankie B's for the first time last night. We received a friendly greeting at the front door and they were happy to accommodate our request for a booth. We were seated on the bar and we're excited to try the food and drinks. I opted for a blood orange martini which was delicious ( although not garnished with an orange slice) and my husband had the pomegranate margarita, also good. Our server Cindy was very attentive. For an appetizer my Husband ordered the spicy chicken soup, which was very good. I was going to order a garden salad, but when I heard absolutely none of their dressings were made on site, I opted to forgo the salad. For a main course my husband ordered the fried fish with corn and beans and I ordered the special "Hot Lobster Sandwich ". While we waited almost an hour for entrees, our server noticed that everyone around us had received their food. When our entrees arrived, we were extremely underwhelmed. While my husband's fish( an extremely small portion) was good he easily could have eaten another piece of fish. My entree was also underwhelming; my "hot" lobster sandwich came out with some shreds of lobster and mostly dried up claw pieces ; extremely dry. The sandwich was served with no draw butter on a dry ciabatta roll, lettuce tomato and bacon; which was never mentioned. I asked for draw butter from on of the bus people who brought me two pats of butter. I finally asked our waitress who brought me garlic butter. Overall, not sure if it is opening kinks that need to be worked out, but this place has potential. We are in the neighborhood and would a go to place. We plan on giving this place another try as the service from Cindy was personable and friendly! PLEASE make your own dressings as we go to a similar establishment that has several of their own dressings and that is something that sets them apart. Again, overall nice place with nice decor. read more

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Only because of fries didn't put 5 It is really bad. Cold and over-salted Rest of the food I had was pretty good Brisket- one of the best if not the best I ever had. Dissent clams chowder Ribs - very good also read more

Bad service Bad food This place used to be really good Forgot 80% of my order Go elsewhere read more

I didn't have much opportunity to review this place. The place boasts about being open till 10 PM. We went there around 9:35 PM to get drink and dessert (No meal). The reception had a sign "Please seat yourself" and so we seated ourselves. No service till 9:55 PM and I walked over to ask someone. We were informed that they already closed kitchen around 9 PM and they are understaffed and didn't have a waiter to inform. If restaurant policy is to close the kitchen earlier than 10 PM (mention that on the hours of operation), please have a 'Closed' sign or lock the door, instead of keeping it open and insulting customers who come in. read more

Tried this place out with the wife. We loved it when it was Angelino's, so we were walking in with high expectations. I liked the layout with a front bar. I didn't like the tables/booths that were off to the side of the noisy waiting area. I told the hostess, I did not want to sit there. It was very noisy (Friday evening around dinner time). The seating area is very loud and you have to walk around tables to get to your hi-top table. The booths that line the perimeter of the seating area looked small and not many of them. Good luck going with your kids. The food was good, but not for the wait. We waited 55 minutes for a burger and a salmon dinner. The salmon was $26 and was smaller than my fist. During our wait, the server never came to check on us. I had to flag him down and ask him about the order. I did notice the owners sitting at the side of the bar. They were mingling with patrons and I'm sure keeping an eye on the bar $$$. They really should be walking around and mingling with patrons sitting ordering food or managing the servers. I was abit perturbed that the owner had a dog indoors in the general seating area. Not a service dog...just their dog. I don't know the CT stature on allowing dogs indoors in eating areas--I know pets are allowed outdoors in eating establishments, but I don't think indoors. What's not to say that dog doesn't also go into the kitchen where the food is prepped? I would rather much see the owners helping around the kitchen or serving area. Managing the time it takes to a patron being seated and then getting their food. Its shouldn't take an hour to get a burger. Texas Roadhouse is way busier and the food comes out in 20 minutes. They have it down to a science. I'll try this place again. I hope the owners take suggestions seriously and stop removing bad reviews. read more

Great food! Our waitress was awful. Very inattentive and waited 10 minutes after getting the check. Finally flagged down someone else to take care of our bill. read more

Having recently visited during the "soft opening," our experience was not a positive experience. We ordered drinks and entrees. One entree came out cold, and the second, mine, I was told would be right out, 35 minutes later. At that point, I asked it be packaged to go. At no time did our server come back to mention that it may take a bit longer or inquire if we would like another drink, etc. During this time, we overheard another customer state, " We were seated at 12:05 and it is now 1:30 and no server has come back to our table." They canceled their order and asked for their check and left! read more

The service was quick. It was a Tuesday and we sat at the bar. The French onion soup was great. Steak tips as expected. The fried Brussels were a bit more on the oily side than I prefer. My pork chop was good but I would've preferred it well done so I took most of it home to reheat. I'm sure they would've fixed this so I didn't lower the star rating. In fairness I also did not ask for it to be well done. They had trivia which was a nice surprise and I'd probably go back again for the trivia and some apps. The only negative was there were a few patrons that were pretty loud for an almost empty bar. They seemed like they were either regulars or maybe work there, on their day off. Hopefully when we go back they won't be there. read more

Nice place. A lot of tv's. Wait for food 70 to 90 mins, if they had the food in stock. Sunday afternoon out of wings. Out of ribs. Out of fried chicken. No wings, ok we'll have potato skins. They show up, out of sour cream. Unacceptable, send a runner over to shop rite. First weekend kinks to be worked out. Our Bartender Tracy was Fantastic, but why is she the one apologizing and stating that she's embarrassed? Nothing was her fault. Where was the Owner walking around apologizing. Brand new restaurant and no sign of an owner, not wise business. A lot of customers won't give it a second chance, too many other reliable options for your hard earned money. My wife and I will be back in a month or two, the place has definite possibilities and they are very lucky to have a bartender like Tracy to entice customers to come back again read more

Very disappointed second time we have been there..we ordered a hamburger and flatbread as the kitchen was closing in ten minutes..my wife got the flat bread no issues..my burger came out with no fries and bartender states he did not know if I would get them..15 minutes later bar tender was trying to make it right as he still has no idea if fries were coming and I settled for corn bread..then over a half hoir later a table of four received four full meals..it seemed the front staff had no control over cook staff and no management on site..not sure i will return..on first visit was ok but in both instances bar staff was great...oh yeah never received the fries!!!!!! read more

I have been here several times. I sat at the bar every time and have enjoyed every visit. They have a variey of draft and bottled beer (including a Gluten free beer option) and the bartenters will actually "smoke" your bourbon in a cask at the bar if you request it. I have tried many diff items on the menu. The wings are ridiculously good. Best around by far. Fish tacos are highly recommended. Truffle fries & Brussel Sprouts are must haves. I have also had and enjoyed the brisket, ribs & burgers. I first came to this place when they first opened. I saw the growing pains this place was experiencing initially. I can tell you for certain they have addressed any cust issues or comments and continue to do so. It's great now and still improving. The bartenders are experienced and attentive. I have been there on very busy occaisions and at slower times too. The service is consistent, friendly and def capable. It is a comfortable experience. Highly recommended. read more

Unfortunately once again it absolutely horrible. We were seated and took for ever for our server to get to us. We had to get up and tell someone, and then it still took forever. All we wanted was a couple very simple medium burgers. 50:minutes later we received them and extremely over done and dried out. Sent them back and when new ones came back they were still over done and dried out( which is a sign that they use frozen Pattie's). Also looking at the food it shows a lot of the food is not prepared there. If you have a restaurant like this place everything should be scratch made. I don't want to pay for something I can get in the freezer or jarred aisles in the grocery store. read more

Great food, every restaurant has its opening pains, for those that have said you would not return I encourage you to give them another chance! Drinks and food are fantastic, even their take out is top notch! read more

Ambiance is inviting, bright and open. The service is ok, the first time we came the bartender was attentive, unfortunately the 2nd time, it took over 15 minutes to get another drink from the bartender. The food is good. I am hoping they will be more attentive when customers have empty glasses in front of them! As of right now, we will continue to visit this establishment, fingers crossed the food would continue to be good and hopefully the service will get better. read more

This place struggles for an identity.. they have a ton of TV's and the music is way too loud. We literally had to yell at our table to hear each other. They were running behind in the kitchen as well. Our server was very inexperienced. I had to flag her down after sitting for 20 minutes and asked if we could put our food order in and she looked annoyed that we asked to order food. 25 minutes after putting in our order she still had not come back to check on us or refill our drinks. Our nachos we ordered still have not come out after 30 mins. Nachos arrived at 40 mins. Food arrived at 70 mins. Ordered truffle parm fries and got regular. Server told me they actually don't have them, even though they are in the menu. Food is okay. I will avoid this place until they get their act together. read more

food was ok nothing spectacular. Service was awful we ordered wings for an appetizer at 6:45 which took almost 30 minutes to get. Our dinner didn't come until 8:45 2 hrs after ordering. even though the manager took money off our bill for the excessive wait I would not go back again. read more

Been seated for 20 mins no one acknowledged us. No drinks Poor service not happy. They could have at least said something. The food came out wrong 2 times now we have been here over hour. Not impressed with food I got 1/2 brisket I got 2 small pieces maybe 6 inches, hand full of fries and small house salad. $16 Not worth it. read more

Delicious fish tacos! My friend had the fish and chips and she was really pleased as well. The corn bread is a-"maize"-ing ! Welcome to town Frankie B's Tavern! read more

Been here twice. Service and food excellent. Went in Thanksgiving eve. Staying at a hotel next door. An hour before close, went over to see if we could get some wings to go. We didn't know the kitchen was closed, but the hostess Val managed to convince the kitchen to hook us up, and then asked if we would like to wait at the bar. We had a quick drink while we waited, which she got for us. Thank you to Val for going above and beyond. Thank you, Val for making our night! read more

I'm a pretty routine customer at Frankie b's and it's always pretty good food. Last week I went with my meemaw and Lindsey was our server and she was excellent! read more

We had a great experience last night! My parents, my husband, and myself all really enjoyed our meals. Everything came out hot, fresh, delicious, and to order. Drinks were also delicious and well balanced. Our server Eric was just wonderful. He was upbeat, attentive, and always had a smile on his face. We will definitely recommend and will definitely be back. read more

Seems like game day sampler half off right. Nope. Watch this scam through the whole foot ball game. So many fell for it. Bartender agreed its not right and still left the so called special ad on the bar. Another corporate shithole. No stars read more

Frankie B's Tavern - Sports Bars Near Me - Vernon, Connecticut

Took almost 40 minutes plus to get food. Order the special turkey club. Well first not a club was only a turkey sandwich (2 pieces bread with turkey and bacon and cheese in the middle). Then when i got it took a bite and tasted funny....open the bread up and the turkey was all slimly.....gross...bad turkey....this was the special which came with a salad and i brownie ice cream. Our waiter was awesome...if only the food was not bad. They might need a new cook/chef that can turn food around quicker. Will not be returning and would not recommend Lastly, be careful sitting on the high-tops so you don't slip and fall off the chairs. the chairs slide ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND ARE NOT STABLE ON THE FLOOR. if you turn slightly you will slide....this is a accident waiting to happen. read more

When we first tried Frankie Bs it wasn't perfect but we forgave them for being new. But instead of improving each time we go it gets worse. Last night we were rudely greeted by the hostess. We were seated and ordered cocktails which when we finally got them, two were wrong. The waitress asked if one of us wanted them and we said yes but she later came and took one back! We ordered an appetizer which they tried to serve with our meal and instead of trying to make it right the server just blamed our waitress. My seafood casserole looked like and appetizer and was $30 with no sides. Another dinner had 5 ravioli with no sides for $25.00. Sorry we won't be back again. read more

My Husband and I went there with another couple. The waitress we had was horrible never had a smile on her face, she never asked how our meal was she was no where to be found for 10 mins, and the staff was rude as well. The food was decent and its very nice inside but what a shame for a nice place to have terrible staff. Staff can make or break a restaurant/business. read more

Food was delicious, staff was friendly and helpful. (Ask for Shannon, she was awesome!). Will definitely be going back often.

Food was good for awhile. Had an excellent waitress there that I requested each time I would come into the restaurant. Whenever there was a problem with anything she handled it. The other night I went into the restaurant and of course asked for her. They said she wasn't working and sat me at a table and gave me another waitress. Could not compare to what I was used to. My salad was soggy. The appetizer I ordered came out dried up and overcooked. Then the item I ordered for dinner they didn't have and I was told 20 minutes after ordering it. Come to find out I was lied to at the door about my waitress still working there. Sorry can't deal with liars. Will they tell you if they dropped your food on the ground and picked it back up? Once a liar always a liar. Buyer beware read more

We tried out Frankie B's for the first time today and I was really impressed. I saw some less than great reviews out there but my experience was nothing short of awesome. The menu is packed with creative options, the place is all new, and the service was excellent. The waitress recommended the fried chicken and she was right! It was outstanding. Definitely will be back here soon! read more