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    Gin Gin's

    4.6 (233 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Baked Crab Cakes
    Minh-thao N.

    Favorite place for a girls night. Such a fun environment to be in. So much traffic because it's such a busy place. Best food in town. Service is always top tier. Love them!

    Truffle Arancini
    Sam A.

    Valentine's Day menu special Truffle Arancini was so good they made it a full time menu item. Insane, new must-try appetizer if you're there. Everything else was consistent or better than usual. Filet mignon is always buttery soft and the potato gratin was done with less lumpier potatoes which made them even better than they were. Their asparagus with the feta cheese is also very good and asparagus cooked all the way through if you want to mix in a green. For dessert, the tiramisu in the chilled glass is a really good, refreshing way to finish off dinner. Have had most of the dessert options and think the tiramisu might top both the cheesecake and the chocolate cake.

    Whiskey in the new York sour. Never had this before.
    Amanda F.

    Finally got a seat at the bar! This place is always packed. They take reservations but not for one person. Bar seating is first come first served so I went right after work and got there about 4:45. There were a ton of seats open at the bar. A friend met me at 5pm. We were seated with Fin, the bartender. He was awesome- very attentive but not overbearing. I could tell when he was coming by to peek in on us but he never interrupted our conversation. He would glance over and check our drinks and pause, and then keep moving. I'm sure if I was alone he would've provided me with some banter, he seems nice enough. He recommended a cocktail - The Last Word. I've had one before and this one did not disappoint. The other drinks I had were the espresso martini and the New York sour- both favorites of mine and done very well by Fin. I love that this bar uses frosty glasses for their cocktails. It's a nice touch. I had to have the Wagyu meatballs. They're mentioned in many reviews and people at work agreed they're a must have. My friend wasn't very hungry so I ate 5 out of the 6 haha. The bread that comes w it is a focaccia that is his divine! I thought it was deep fried but it's just soaked in oil and then heated on the griddle. The meatballs are Wagyu 75/25 so kinda fatty but so smooth. They are served with a marinara sauce and ricotta. So good. Would get this again. The menu looks awesome but we were just there for drinks and snacks. Next time I'll make a reservation (Resy) and have dinner. Parking is typically awful. No valet. Bathrooms are multi sex unistalls, clean. The restaurant is noisy- maybe not a great first date spot. Seemed to be a lot of well to do people in the restaurant, based on the outfits and accessories I saw. Might be a place to meet someone new if it wasn't so loud and incredibly busy. It's hard to get a table during dinner hours especially if the weather is perfect. But try your best to get in. They do take walk ins and it's worth an hour wait.

    Beef tartar and oysters
    Ashton J.

    I am a frequent flyer at Gin Gin's and have never had anything short of a fantastic experience. However, this past visit was truly remarkable--all thanks to the manager, Gloria. Her kindness, generosity, and world-class hospitality truly blew my out-of-state guests and me away. We had to wait a bit for our reservation in the lounge, but she made up for it ten-fold. Thank you, Gloria, and the GG staff for never missing. You have a loyal diner for life!

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    Kayla F.

    10/10, no notes!! I had a wonderful experience at Gin Gins! The atmosphere, service, and food were all top tier. I understand why it's difficult to get a reservation here! Drinks: -Cider house martini, INCREDIBLE. One of the best cocktails i've had in a while!! Food: -Steak Tartare. Perfect portion and amazing flavor. I could eat this for every meal! -Seared Sea Scallops. I will be DREAMING of these scallops for a while!! Could not have been cooked any better!

    Spaghetti ala Vodka with shrimp
    Mike B.

    This should absolutely be a 5 star rating. My expectations were high, perhaps too high. I went with 4 stars instead of 3 because there were still a number of good things about our experience. Even though their website says 50% of seating is available for walk-ins, a reservation is pretty much mandatory in my opinion. Ours was quickly honored and we were shown to a nice table. First impression-beautiful, well thought out design providing a very nice ambiance. We ordered drinks and our server's wine knowledge was impressive as my wife was totally enamored with our server's recommendation for her. While the ladies drank wine, my friend and I were impressed by the bourbon offerings and went in that direction. We ordered the Parker House Rolls and shrimp cocktail to get started. The rolls were amazing and while the shrimp wasn't "jumbo" as described, they had that nice "steaky" texture and flavor. Our orders were as follows: friends-filet mignon and cod. Ours-gnocchi bolognese and spaghetti ala vodka with added shrimp. Here's where things broke down. First to arrive was the cod. We told our friend not to let it get cold and start eating. The rest of our meals arrived approximately 4-5 minutes later. My wife's spaghetti wasn't even warm. A "roving manager" took her dish to warm up. It arrived back a few minutes later amazingly not much warmer. Also flavors were bland. She enjoys the flavors of "Ala vodka" pasta and these were nowhere to be seen. Also, the three of us were well into our meals despite efforts to go slow and wait. My wife ate about a third of her meal and asked for a box. The next day, she doctored it up a bit and had a nice lunch at home with the meal which should have been consumed the night before. My gnocchi was excellent as well as my friend's filet and cod. Evening could have been perfect had there been no kitchen miscues with poorly timed delivery and food at proper temperatures. We will possibly return at some point.

    Enas B.

    I visited Gin Gin with my husband to celebrate , and the welcome was very warm, which I truly appreciated. The atmosphere is cozy, lively, and full of people and conversations a great spot if you enjoy an energetic yet comfortable vibe. Definitely a fun spot. We ordered the salmon and the burger. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and delicious... just a bit on the petite side (not mad, just still hungry ). The salmon was tasty too, though slightly burnt. At first I thought it was a small mishap, but then my drink arrived with burnt strawberry notes, which made me realize this might be their signature "a little charred, a lot of confidence" style. I ordered the Strawberry Tart mocktail ,it was fine, but the flavors could use a bit more love and balance. Now for the plot twist: flexibility?. I asked to swap the asparagus for potatoes or rice or corn or green beans. Simple request, right? Nope. The options were asparagus... or cauliflower. That's it. End of story. Very "take it or leave it" energy. I ended up ordering a side of potato gratin just to survive, and was charged extra, even though asparagus costs more on thier menu. Math was not mathing. they did offer a complimentary birthday dessert , which sounded sweet until I realized it was limited to the cheapest item on the menu: ice cream. If I wanted any other dessert, I'd have to pay. I am not complaining, and since it is free..awsome and nice. But to be honest It felt a bit... limited.. to me. Most places let you choose your dessert when they're celebrating you. Think about it, if they offered one of the best items in the menu, i would be be now writing about it happily and advertising it for free in my reviews. Overall, the vibe is great and the food is decent, but the lack of flexibility really took the sparkle out of the experience. Fun for a visit, but probably not a repeat for me.

    Steak tartar
    Ray N.

    First time visiting, and I I can now understand why they have a 4.9 rating with thousands of reviews. It's all about the service and it's all about the food. They do both of them absolutely perfect. Even though I've had better steaks and a better ambience. The combination of the quality of the food and the quality of the service makes up for all of it. I had the steak tartar, which was one of the best I've ever had. for my entrée, I had the ribeye and my guest had the skirt steak. Hers was even more tender than my ribeye. My only complaint is that there was too much butter in the plates so the steak felt a bit greasy. Otherwise, everything was done to perfection and we will definitely go back.

    Karsen L.

    Gin Gins, I love you so bad. Here's the thing, your bartenders take care of you - regardless if you're ordering the menu or just drinks. Aaron and Mitch took such good care of us. We had coffee forward drinks and black cherry ice cream. God I love this place, I'm sorry but you can't play with me about this. Gin Gin's is the spot of GR, let's talk about modern expectations for service? I LOVE IT HERE!!

    Dirty martini
    Olivia A.

    Easily a five star review from me! I absolutely love this place. Each time I've been, I've enjoyed my entire experience from the drinks to the dessert. Sometimes getting a reservation can be trying but it's well worth the wait! The interior of this restaurant is absolutely gorgeous. I love all the different textures and colors and vibes. I still haven't made it to eat out on their patio yet but it's just so gorgeous and I can't wait for that opportunity. Hopefully next time. One of my favorite drinks is a dirty martini and they offer theirs with blue cheese stuffed olives which is just soooo divine. Loved every appetizer I've eaten here and would definitely recommend the oysters and the wagyu meatballs. The Parker rolls are also delicious! The spaghetti is a favorite dish of mine but also the gnocchi and short rib ravioli for something in the pasta category. ALL of the steak I've consumed here has been sooooo delicious. I'm drooling a little bit now just thinking about it. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone just passing through GR, to anyone looking for a good date night spot, and or girls night. Honestly any special occasion is perfect too The service has always taken great care of us and I brag about this place all the time. Such a good gem for GR and more places should follow their lead ;)

    Crab lumache, meatball (app)
    Casey M.

    Lovely dining experience from arrival to departure. Eddie, our server, was fantastic - honest about menu items and had great suggestions, both food and wine. Was extremely friendly and patient with us deciding what to order and curated a great experience for us. We started with some delicious cocktails pre-dinner, accompanied by the tuna crudo and meatballs. The tuna crudo had a delicious vinaigrette, the whole dish was light and refreshing. The meatballs were excellent, rich and flavorful. For a main we split the crab lumache which was excellent. Creamy, crabby but not overly rich. Well balanced and light, delicious pasta. It was a great dish to split between two people as well. Definitely worth the experience and menu on your next visit to GR!

    Sara M.

    I've been to Gin Gin's quite a few time now and I will say that their service is always consistent and the staff is so welcoming and give you white glove service. The vibes of the place are swanky and the ambiance can't be beat. You feel like your in a big city instead of GR! The food is good but I prefer to go for drinks and apps with the occasional dessert. The tiramisu is giant and sooo good!

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    Trina C.

    had a lovely girl's night to celebrate my cousin's birthday at gin gin's! according to Resy, Gin Gin's reserves 50% of their tables for walk ins but you're able to make a reservation online for 1-6 guests. for 7-12 guests they let you know to call them to make a reservation. times fill up quickly so make sure to book in advance! parking can be a bit tricky too depending on what day and time you go since it is street parking and near other restaurants/bars. this was half of the table's first time here and everyone enjoyed their experience here. we decided to order a few different apps/entrees and do it family style so we were all able to try as much as possible. my favorites were the broccolini and the seared scallops. i was disappointed that there were no free bread/rolls since i feel like it's standard in most restaurants in this same category. i'm a sucker for bread so we did order the rolls. while they were good, i don't think i would pay for them again. the location is great too if you want to continue your night out since it's a turn away from Bridge Street! from the hand-drawn birthday card to the incredible service and to the delicious food, Gin Gin's takes care of you and your crew inside and out! i'll definitely be back to try more items!

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    Great food every time and the atmosphere is inviting! The bartenders are so much fun!

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    One of my favorite restaurants in the GR area. Great ambiance and upscale menu! They have great gnocchi.

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