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Priscila X.

The biggest problem with this place is the reception; there's never anyone at the front desk to show you to your seat, and it takes a long time for someone to appear and do it. After someone finally appeared and I sat down, my daughter and I opted for: - Fig and prosciutto pizza $19.00, which was very tasty despite having almost no prosciutto in it. - Bistro burger $19.00, I don't know where that's a bistro because there's nothing special about that burger. Overall, very expensive for ordinary food. Our waitress was super nice and helpful. The atmosphere was pleasant but quite normal.

Chicken + Waffles
Alexina A.

Matchbox at Sawgrass is a must visit! We did the unlimited brunch with unlimited drinks, and it was truly worth every dollar. The food was incredible, the steak and eggs were cooked to perfection, and the chicken and waffles were a standout. We started with the spinach dip, and the portions were seriously generous! The drinks were just as impressive..unlimited old fashioneds and strawberry lemon drops? Yes, please! The ambiance was very chill with great music! A special shoutout to our server, Jadee, who was absolutely amazing and had spot-on recommendations. We can't wait to come back for another unforgettable brunch!

French toast and catfish and grits
Ben J.

The Food We didn't hold back on the menu, and honestly, everything hit the mark: * Breakfast Pizza: This was a standout. Perfectly thin, crispy crust topped with fluffy scrambled eggs, sausage, and fresh veggies. It's a great twist on a classic and very shareable. * Chicken and Waffles: The waffles were thick and airy with just the right amount of powdered sugar and butter. The chicken was crispy and seasoned well--definitely a soul-food win. * French Toast: If you have a sweet tooth, get this. It came topped with fresh berries and paired perfectly with their syrup. * Sides & Sips: The grits were creamy, and the cocktails I knocked about 6 old fashioned and the lemon drops were refreshing and well-made. The Vibe The outdoor seating area has a great atmosphere--lively but relaxed. It's an ideal spot for a "Sunday Funday" or a break from shopping. The service was attentive, and the food came out hot and fresh

Alfredo Pasta
Shoshana A.

The service was not good. We came in for lunch on a normal Tuesday, and there was no one at the front to seat us. There ended up being a line to be seated because no one was coming for at least 7 minutes. Finally, when we were seated, the girl had to rush to clean our table, and we didn't have cutlery for 30 minutes. Someone came to take our order quickly, but when we asked for lemon and ice with our waters, nothing. Had to wait for the other waitress to bring it again. Our main waitress was very nice and quick. I feel bad, it seems like they're understaffed or something. We ordered the lunch special, where it's a salad and sandwich or a salad and pasta. I ordered the apple and pear salad with the chicken sandwich (see pictures) everything was really good! The value was really good. The portion size was really good too! Left full, and my friend even had to take some home with her cause of how full she got. Overall, it was a good experience. The environment was cute, clean, very big, and red, but it was totally empty when we arrived. I would come back to try again; maybe it was just an off day.

Amesha R.

First i want to say the manager and our server was amazing. Eddie the manager and Julio our sever was nice listened and responded to critism. We started with cheese bread and it was ok. Then my drink was a cranberry sangría non alcoholic tasted like cranberry juice with a leaf it was supposed to have apple slices but that was missing. Then my fish and chips looked amazing but lakes flavor. I added salt and pepper to make it more flavorful. Despite that i live sitting outside and people watching and i will always come back to try more food on the menu

Shrimp & Grits
Marianne G.

TLDR; don't eat here. Today I went with my coworkers to brunch to celebrate one of our coworkers' new baby. We were in great spirits and the energy was good while the dj was playing good music. We were catching up and vibing. I will start by saying while I loved being with my coworkers I would not return again. The server was new and nice. We all ordered drinks - espresso martinis, fire and ice mojito, aperol spritz, lemonade, cappuccino etc. The espresso martinis were watery coffee drinks missing baileys. The fire and ice mojito was so sweet and had no taste of rum. I asked for a regular mojito instead and still sweet but better. And the lemonade was forgotten until we reminded the server while we already had our food. We all ordered after drinks - salads, shrimp and grits, breakfast plate, and chicken and waffles. My chicken and waffles were okay the syrup came out cold and the butter was an interesting consistency... They messed up the salad orders. The shrimp and grits my friend got tasted like they forgot to put oil until the end. And my one coworker asked for no meat and they brought it out for her on the side. Overall, I was disappointed with the food and drinks. Based on this experience I would not recommend. And to Matchbox, please do better.

Lexus P.

Sunday Brunch: We were disappointed. We got seated about 12:40. After our first drinks came at about 1, we waited for our server and didn't order a second drink or food until 1:40. The drinks came out wrong. Each time we ordered drinks they were different! I don't know if I was drinking a mimosa or a martini. Most of the time, it tasted like a mimosa yet advertised as a lemon drop martini. We got 1 drink every hour with bottomless being $25 that's ridiculous and a waste especially if they actually enforced the 2 hour table limit. After being there over 3 hours we each only tried 2 things on the $49 "unlimited" menu. Moreover I am dissatisfied with how long everything took! We could not enjoy the menu, atmosphere, music nor drinks because we were hAngry. Everything you order (drinks and food) takes 1 hour to come out. The drinks were room temperature. The food was barely warm. The food did taste well. I just wish it was actually warm. The Buffalo wings were my favorite. We enjoyed catfish & grits, steak & eggs were good. The French toast toppings made it to tart. They have a great concept, but it doesn't seem thought through for the crowd. Not some place I'd like to recommend positively to others, hoping it improves over time.

Melvika S.

Stopped in last min Sunday midday to grab something quick after running errands all morning, and we had a great time! The music was amazing, the crowd was great and eveyone genuinely seemed to have been enjoying their brunch! We were seated right away, and we placed our orders for a few Bloody Mary's, and 2 meals. I opted for the shrimp and grits, which was delicious! Well cooked shrimp, not overdone or tough, and the grits were seasoned well with Cajun spices. We also ordered the beef sliders, with a side of biscuits. The 2 meals came out, and the biscuits arrived about 20 minutes after we placed our orders. Seemed so odd for a very simple menu item. By the time they came out, we were done with our meals and asked for a box to take them with us. The Bloody Beer was delicious (a version of their Bloody Mary), it was refreshing, and had a good tomato to beer ratio. I never knew that Matchbox offered a bunch option, but is wonder if you're visiting with some friends. For about $35 you get unlimited food for 2 hours, not including drinks (drinks have a different set pricing). I'll definitely be returning, mainly for the grits and some bloody Mary's!

Walnut salad with pear and blue cheese.
Mike G.

This place is very nicely decorated, very convenient and located in the mall property. They have a room for events that is separate from the dining room and is really a very fancy and elegant spot to throw a gathering of 20-30 ppl. I recently attended a work event here and the food was top-notch. Service and ambience the same. Very well done. I had the ribeye which was extremely flavorful, and cooked perfectly, especially considering around 15 others ordered it in my group (of about 25). The mashed potatoes and asparagus were also 5/5! But the star of the show was very surprising. It was the pear and walnut salad! With blue cheese which I usually hate! WTH do they put in that dressing!? Either way it is paired so well and excellently balanced. This was a triangulation of everything hitting the spot and the night being memorable because of the place we chose to do the dinner event. And that deserves a 5/5 in my book. I'd def go back and get that same meal. Oh almost forgot! The cheesecake was also very tasty.

Allison B.

Clean and unique interior with cartoon characters on the tables. Service was pretty quick and They offer Unlimited brunch on the weekends !! You can order 2-3 three items at a time from the menu and the breakfast burrito is self served. Food was pretty good, Definitely order the hot honey pizza!! Best thing on the menu. Unfortunately the chicken with my waffle was bland and cold

Abigail P.

I tried brunch at Matchbox twice and I loved it. Chris our server on my first visit was very friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure having him assist us with our orders. Everything that we ordered was delicious. I had the Waffles with bacon with a side of Fried Chicken strips. I also ordered the peach mimosa- that was delicious. I only needed one glass

Dawn W.

Stopped in for some post shopping bites and was pleasantly surprised by the happy hour menu. We took a seat outside to enjoy the weather and people watch. I didn't want to spoil my dinner so I had the wings and meatballs. Everything came out quickly which was great because I was famished! Lol. Our server was polite and efficient. And the food was pretty good. I'd definitely stop back in when in Sawgrass.

Brianna C.

Visited this restaurant for their happy hour specials at Sawgrass Mall. The food and drink options for happy hour were very affordable and tasty based on what we tried. We also enjoyed one of their craft beers and a guava margarita. Be aware that the happy hour specials are only valid for bar seating, if available. A great option in the mall for a quick bite and drink.

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Ask the Community - matchbox

Kids menu for lunch and dinnrr?

Hello! We have a kids' menu that is available all day. You can see the selection here: https://order.matchboxrestaurants.com/menu/matchbox-sawgrass-mills/categories/35502

Matchbox is "black owned"?

Yes that is correct. We are owned by Thompson Hospitality which is run and owned by Warren Thompson.

Do they have pitchers of beer or margaritas? Is the restaurant loud?

No pitchers of beer but they do have bottles & draught beers. There are several spaces to dine: downstairs patio, downstairs bar area, downstairs dining rooms, upstairs dining room, upstairs patio. (They even have private dining rooms.). The… 

Is happy hour only at the bar? Or can we sit at a table?

Good Afternoon Krystle, Our happy hour is available throughout the entire restaurant. You may… 

What time is brunch?

Until 3pm on weekends only

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Naked Farmer - Honey bbq chicken

Naked Farmer

4.4(209 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Naked Farmer is in Sunrise and offers some fresh food for dine in or on the go…read more The first time I had Naked Farmer was in Tampa and was so excited when I learned that they had a location in South FL to try. We came after a busy morning at the beach and I was craving something fresh. After a quick search on Yelp, I found Naked Farmer and was reminded that we were super close to it. It's fairly close to Sawgrass Mills mall and is in a plaza with a good amount of parking. Although the outside seems small, the space inside is pretty long and has a good amount of seating. The servining is "chipotle-style" where you order your food and customize it how you want it and pay at the register at the end. I shared a bowl with my partner and we got half rice and half greens, some toppings, and the chicken thigh. This was a good amount for us to share and it was delicious! We also tried their date cake and my partner was a huge fan of it. I loved how clean the inside was and how nice all the staff was. They had water cups for self service and it was cold even without ice, which I loved! When you're done with your food, you put them away in a cabinet which is constantly cleaned out by staff which helped give the space a clean aesthetic. Very thought through and intentional on their behalf. Loved Naked Farmer and would definitely get again if I'm in the area or craving something fresh!

I must first say I love going to places that gives the feel of real food with real ingredient, so I…read moredecided to come here. The staff is very pleasant and patient. And the place is brightly lit and seems to be really clean. On this day, I decided to try the roasted chicken. I believe it was supposed to have some type of rosemary on it. I'm not sure what's going on these days but it seems like most places are cooking chicken when it's still frozen. It just had that cooked from frozen texture to it. It was tough and bland. I tried the macaroni and cheese, which I did like and the carrots, which I also did like, both solid sides something I would get again. I was able to get the kale Caesar with my plate, which I thought was excellent. It had the right amount of dressing on it. I do plan on returning to try the salmon. Hopefully I have a better experience with that.

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Naked Farmer - Grass Fed Steak, Salad, Charred Broccoli with Lemon Garlic, Avocado and Basil Pesto Sauce

Grass Fed Steak, Salad, Charred Broccoli with Lemon Garlic, Avocado and Basil Pesto Sauce

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Seasons 52 - Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon served with broccolini, Yukon mash, red wine and mushroom sauce.

Seasons 52

4.0(381 reviews)
0.0 mi
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I went to this Sawgrass location for a happy hour with my girlfriends. Our server was super…read morefriendly and very attentive. They had a reasonable happy hour menu and we really enjoyed our evening together. I don't drink, so ordered a glass of non alcoholic yuzu flavored drink. That was refreshing and yummy! I would like to come back to eat dinner next time!

We went to the Sawgrass location for the first time and really enjoyed the food, the service, and…read morethe ambiance. It was Valentine's Day and pretty crowded but we really enjoyed our time and our meal. We started with the LobsterBisque which was creamy, full of flavor and the corn really gave it the bit of texture needed. It's a bisque but I would have added a few chunks of lobster more. It was a bit light in that area but still delicious. For drinks, we had espresso and lychee martinis which were divine. I live for the scallops at Seasons 52 and it's my regular dish when I go. This dish did not disappoint. Perfectly seared and seasoned with a squeeze of lemon. You can't miss. The hubs had the surf and turf which was equally as good. The steak cut like butter and the lobster was delicious. We got the Mac n cheese for the table and, again, creamy yuminess. I would definitely recommend for a date night or special occasion. I love the seasonal items. Make sure to call ahead for reservations or book on OpenTable to avoid lines.

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Seasons 52 - Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

Seasons 52 - Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

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Burtons Grill & Bar - Bag of Donuts (Brunch Menu)

Burtons Grill & Bar

4.4(307 reviews)
5.1 mi
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Gluten-free friendly
Large group friendly

Nadia is one of the best servers. She was very informative of the food and allergies. The place was…read morevery spacious and brings in natural light which I love. Nadia service made it 10x better. I'll be coming back.

Their menu has something for everyone, so when I knew there were 11 of us, which restaurant we went…read moreto really mattered. Yesterday I had a fried fish sandwich with crispy sweet potato fries and my husband had salmon in Romesco sauce on a bed of haricot vert and finished with bits of fennel on top. From the happy hour menu (3 p.m. - 6 p.m.), one of our friends had tempura shrimp, one had steak on skewers, and another had large shrimp in a beautiful sauce on toasted bread. We had chips and guacamole and shrimp dishes on the table and they were scraped clean! The food was so good that no one took leftovers because we ate everything! The chairs and bench seats are super comfy so if you're like our group, you're going to want to stay for a while. We kept moving around to talk with others in our group because it was like being in someone's house. The bartender and server were excellent. Nicole, our bartender, made a coffee martini that was better than what my friend expected. She realized that other bars served it wrong! I ordered Don Julio 1942 and they had it. My husband loved his pinot noir and another friend loved her fresh strawberry and mint drink so much that she ordered another! The head on my friend's beer was proper and that was nice. Everyone loved the drinks. Our server, Timiya was stealth. She took orders and even took pics for us with such quietness that the energy at our table was unbroken. As the person who suggested Burton's, I loved that I didn't have to worry about anything. Stephen Fithian, the manager, is really focused on making sure everything is smooth. Nothing gets past him, and judging from the professionalism of the servers and runners, that focus is on every level. Everyone at our table got the right drinks/food. We were welcome to enjoy ourselves - the server let us sit for a couple of hours before presenting the bills. I could not ask for anything more. We had such a great time that, while in the restaurant, my friends asked me to arrange another happy hour at Burtons. Will do!

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Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

Yard House

3.8(804 reviews)
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Went and it happened to be Happy Hour, Seated promptly, Ordered The Half of Apps, Truffle Pizza,…read moreChicken Lettuce wraps, Chicken Nachos, and tried the Brussels sprouts from my friends order they got sliders, tenders and calamari, and buffalo pizza, The pizza definitely aren't worth it at full price, the food portions were very nice , you won't leave hungry like some places, but overall their wasn't anything that made the food stand out. But this place is clearly a place to Drink First and Eat Second, the drink menu has more options than the food!!!! Entrees took long so we took them to go, but overall it's a lovely place definitely would recommend and come back Food 6 out 10 Service 9 out of 10

Just visited Yard House again for their happy hour during a FIFA game and it still hits! Only a…read more30min wait and was seated right before game time. WOW are the offerings amazing! I love the orange blossom half beer on tap. It's the smoothest beer I think I've ever had. Also tried two new appetizers this time. The crispy Brussels sprouts which had a spicy sauce and a great dipping sauce on them. These Brussels are downright addicting! Then we also tried the margherita flatbread which came as a circular pizza shape and was delicious! You can tell these are made fresh to order as everything about it was flavorful. Can't wait to visit Yardhouse again soon!

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Yard House - Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

Yard House - Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

Yard House - Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

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Ally's Comfort Cafe - The Ruben

Ally's Comfort Cafe

4.4(703 reviews)
2.4 mi
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Just the coziest little cafe!…read more As usual, Sunday mornings are lazy. So to Yelp we go! Ally's is a cozy, southern inspired cafe with great food at great prices. It's small, not fancy, but the food and service speak for themselves. Their breakfast menu is far from an IHOP or Denny's; it features real food, and in large portions. Loved that we were also able to order off of their lunch menu. The Ruben was delicious! The ambience of this diner is charming and laid-back, and with decor that includes art and photos of inspiring and humorous quotes. The staff are attentive, always checking on you. Will be returning!

What a find! This hidden gem has fresh and authentic american breakfast! Its a small place old…read morefashioned decor and it transported us as we were in a country town. The servers were super nice and helpful from the moment we came in and also to help us pick what we wanted to order. The menu has a lot of variety and we loved everything we tried! The american coffee was freshly made and it tasted good like smoky and with a lot fo flavor. We tried the fresh ricotta and blueberry croissant, breakfast burrito, farmers omelette and white chocolate pancakes, all the food was delicious and homemade. The side of potatoes on the omelette was also soooo good... Portions were big, we took half of the food to go cause we were full! So if you are looking for authentic American breakfast don't miss this place! Ps: they also have specials on a white board so make sure to ask for those ;)

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Ally's Comfort Cafe - Caprese Benedict with side of Home Fries & Grits

Caprese Benedict with side of Home Fries & Grits

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Kaluz  Restaurants - Roasted artichokes

Kaluz Restaurants

4.4(633 reviews)
4.6 mi
•$$$

An absolutely delicious and amazing place that I have gotten food to go from. I will make sure to…read morecome in and try enjoying the entire atmosphere and service because if it is anything like mine to go experience it has to be impeccable also. The only thing that is very tough to find around here is the parking because half of the lot is valet parking and the other is shared with businesses around the restaurant. Once I found parking I was greeted by somebody opening the door from my wife and I and as soon as we walked in we were basically jumped upon to make sure that we were having a good afternoon so far and if we needed any help. When we said we were getting it to go order they were very quick with calling on the radio to get our food picked up. I really enjoyed the open wall concept to where I could watch the kitchen and everybody cooking the food while I waited. Once we got our order and left I couldn't wait to start eating. We got a steak and the octopus appetizer. The octopus appetizer was absolutely phenomenal but I will say it is a little pricey for what you get. The flavors of the octopus and the texture was out of this world though! The steak was cooked perfectly at a medium rare and was massive! The seasoning that they used and the charring on it was impeccable as well. I had leftovers from the steak for a couple days because of how big it was . Overall an amazing place and one that I am excited to go back to again!

Went to Kaluz for dinner recently while visiting the area…read more The entrance is very inviting and so is the whole vibe of the restaurant. We were seated right away since we had reservations. I ordered a Lychee Martini and it was really really good, so fresh tasting and strong. For my meal ordered the crab cakes with a loaded baked potato, the Entree only comes with the carrots and no other sides, I'm glad I ordered the potato because the two small crab cakes would not have filled me. If you're used to eating a really full meal then you'll need two entrees here lol, the portions were quite small. The actual taste and flavors were really good though. Service was great, but I don't feel for the price they gave enough food.

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Area inside with fountain

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Ahi tuna with an extra side of wasabi mayo (ask for the extra, you'll need it)

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The Traveling Plate - New River Inn 10/20/15

The Traveling Plate

5.0(4 reviews)
3.4 mi

If the Eating House, the pop-up restaurant that I reviewed recently is a gorilla-esk style…read morerestaurant. That serves fantastic, creative culinary experience. Then The Traveling Plate is it's Black Op's. And there Op's are Blacker then yours, just try to find there dining room, I dare ya, The clandestine world wasn't made to be easy, there are dangers, pitfall, spies, and intrigue. Even asking the old Cuban guy at the coffee shop, who swears he was in the CIA during the Bay of Pig's, is gonna say WTF or No Hola, depending on just how clandestine he thought he was. In order to find where there going to commence there secret operations, you have to be invited in, so find a CI (Confidential Informant), they can source you to Facebook or www.Travelingplateftl.com remember sources may laed you to ARC Broward Culinary Institute, but that's just a shell business, trying to lead you in wild goose chace, yes it's a dangerous game. Your stealthy skill will pay off when you friend them in Facebook, as everyone looks for anonymity in the spy game. Once you friend them or site them on the World Wide Web, there's a treasure trove of information, you've cracked the nut, and the bitch is singing, now you can take off your silencer, and holster your weapon, your now a super spy, and you can find where The Traveling Plate will actually pop up next. But, all this information doesn't come cheap, not like going to Nobu, more like $35.00, and with this you'll get a three to four course theme meal. Tonight's theme Italian and there specialty tonight Champagne Risotto. The Traveling Plate is affiliated with ARC Broward Culinary Institute, they find themselves going to fine kitchen appliance stores of course after they close, please we spies don't want to be seen. So not only are you a spy, but your a Burglar too! Watergate 101. The Traveling Plate tonight went to Allied Kitchen and Bath, setup and activated there mission, cook outstanding food. The ambiance is what you make of it, but there is a certain intimacy, you and twelve to sixteen strangers, getting to know one another. Your involvement with the chef, is a a mere word that is NEVER used in South Florida, that secret word is "ExcuseMe", and presto the chef speaks. Bottom line the Traveling Plate is like being invited to a party, where you don't know anyone, but you will soon. Bring your own bottle, as State Beverage still trumps Black Op's in this operation.

A great meal benefiting a great cause! We went to the October event and really enjoyed it. We sat…read morewith some unbelievably kind people and had a delicious meal. I do recommend stepping outside of your comfort bubble and going to events like this, you'll meet some incredible people and have a great night!

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New River Inn 10/20/15

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Earls Kitchen + Bar

Earls Kitchen + Bar

4.2(369 reviews)
11.8 mi
•$$$

I've been to Earls a few times before for both happy hour and dinner, but this was my first time…read moretrying their Dine Out menu and everything was delicious. Started with the ribs, which were sweet with just a little bit of spice. For my main, I had the spicy Calabrian pasta with chorizo sausage. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and had just enough of a kick without being too spicy. I finished with the sticky toffee chocolate pudding for dessert, which was really good and definitely a great way to end the meal. I really enjoyed the Dine Out menu because it gives you a chance to try and sample several different items instead of just ordering one or two things. It was $45 for dinner for the entire 3 course. Everything I had was very good and the service was great. Highly recommend giving it a try!

Truly enjoyed our afternoon at Earls. This was our first visit and there will definitely be more…read more To start, our server who was a lovely young lady, was so friendly, gave great recommendations and was a pleasure to talk to. The restaurant is very nicely decorated and has an upscale appearance and casual vibe. We enjoyed both the food and the drinks. To drink I had the guava crush and my wife had the guava margarita. Both were so good. Great flavor....... For our late lunch, I had the Tuscan grill Salmon and my wife had the Nashville, hot chicken sandwich. My dish was outstanding. The salmon was cooked perfectly and has the perfect crust on the outside. The bed of gnocchi's in the sauce was spot on and the flavor profile was perfect. This is the reason I'm only giving a 4 star review and not 5. My wife sandwich. The presentation was very nice. The flavor was very good. The downside was that it was a smaller piece of chicken thigh meat which did have a very heavy breading layer. Because the thigh meat was kinda small it was definitely overcooked and led the meat being a little dry and tough. Regardless we enjoyed the restaurant and definitely will return.

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