Mesa offers an intimate, low-key ambiance with a thoughtfully curated aesthetic that sets it apart. The addition of a DJ creates a unique concept, making it an excellent choice whether you're on a date or enjoying a night out with friends. Couples who plan to stay for a while--or until closing--will especially enjoy sitting at the bar, as the venue transitions later in the evening into a more club-like atmosphere. Booths are often reserved for guests opting for bottle service during this time. The food is excellent, both in quality and presentation, and the service truly enhances the overall experience. The servers and bartenders are attentive, courteous, and highly professional, consistently ensuring guests feel well taken care of. Mesa is versatile enough to enjoy as a dinner destination or as a place to stay late into the night. Whether you're looking to eat and dance or simply relax and unwind, it's a great spot for couples and groups alike. read more

It's nice to see the reviews finally reflecting the true quality of this shit hole. I hadn't been here in years and stupidly decided to give it another shot -- now I remember exactly why I stopped coming here in the first place. Same goes for their shitty sister location(s) Habana, which is just another thumbs-down disappointment of an establishment. Poor leadership. Trash food. Useless staff. Nothing has improved -- if anything, it's worse. Y'all should probably just close your doors. Keep it up though, you're well on your way to dropping below three stars. Absolute trash. Lol. ----In response to the "Biz Owner." I highlighted specific details. A reported review can always be reposted if taken down. Nice to see you pretending to care about operations. Maybe you should focus your attention better on improving your SOPs madam. read more

Was looking for a jazz night spot and found this place. Nice vibe inside. A dimly lit place and not too crowded. Got seated right by the Jazz band and fireplace which made it extra special. The food was amazing! Sooo good. Two thumbs up! Service was slow though. Our server took a while to come back and food arrived after 45 minutes and my drink came near the end. Still had a great night enjoying the food and music. Overall, fantastic food and atmosphere. read more

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I had such a great time at MESA! The ambience is beautiful, the vibe is lively, and the DJ kept the music on point all night. The customer service was amazing everyone treated us really well and made the experience feel special. One thing I loved was the birthday sparkles they bring out. It adds such a fun touch and really gets the whole place celebrating with you. Lots of people, great energy, and overall just a perfect spot for a good night out.Parking can get a little tight, so I recommend arriving early or using valet if you don't mind paying for the convenience. Definitely giving this place 5 stars for ambience, service, and overall experience. Highly recommend! read more

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Mesa might actually hold the title for "restaurant I've been to more than any other in my life." It's seen me through birthdays, random Tuesdays, countless Fridays, and more life phases than I care to admit. I'm genuinely thrilled they made it through the pandemic, OC is much better with them in business. I came back for their Wednesday Jazz "Supper Soirée" for the second time, and once again, they nailed it. We skipped the special menu (which is a fantastic deal at $38 for appetizer, entree, and dessert) and ordered off the regular one because, well, we know what we like: braised short rib, bone-in chicken breast, and mussels. Every bite was on point. The only miss this round? The cocktails. Normally, Mesa's bar team could run a clinic on how to make a perfect drink, but this visit....not their night. I'm calling it a fluke, though, they've earned that grace. The jazz was fantastic, though I liked the more electronic vibe they had the last time, felt a little moodier and cooler. Still, the energy was great, and I'll be back the next chance I get. If my Wednesdays were freer, this would already be a weekly tradition. Tips: - Request a booth for Jazz Wednesday, it's prime real estate for sound and comfort - Heels are totally safe here, you won't regret dressing up read more

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I haven't been back in a decade & I was surprised that this place still existed when one of our friends suggested we come here to grab drinks. It was a Saturday night that 4 of us stopped by for a drink after having dinner nearby. Place was not as packed around 9:30 but it got more crowded as the night went on. Environment had a nice vibe & music wasn't bad. Since we got there early, we didn't have to wait long for our drinks at the bar. The price for drinks was steep as expected but good. We mostly chilled outside in the patio to chat & just hang out. Would I go back? Maybe The club/lounge scene just isn't the same as pre-covid but I'm still rating this place 3.5 star bc of no entrance fee & solid drinks. read more

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Going here for dinner or hanging out longer for the dj and live music - is nothing short of amazing. I had the calamari and a few drinks and the food plus the staffs energy was great. read more

My wife and I stopped in with friends. It's been a long time since we've been here. Probably the last was before Covid. Must say they have not skipped a beat and so happy that they are doing well! We had a terrific server and truly enjoyed our time. We had a nice lengthy dinner. Glad we had reservations at 6 PM. We left at about 7:45 PM! For starters, we opened up with their charcuterie, fried olives, and hand cut fries. All were absolutely delicious! A little more information as to the charcuterie and cheeseboard ingredients would have been nice. The fried olives were extremely tasty as well. For the main courses, we had a variety for our table, with my wife ordering a pizza margarita. I ordered their poblano chicken with fingerling potatoes, and our friends ordered a Caesar salad and the braised short ribs. All the dishes were incredibly delicious and well presented! The place was getting crowded as we departed near 7:45 PM. I can only imagine what it's like at night! Might have to come here again soon! read more

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Came here for my friend's birthday. This place turns into a club at night. It was pretty packed. I recommend getting a table. I tried the lychee martini and it was deliciously sweet and refreshing. i LOVEEDD how they put the design on the top of it read more

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I don't know if it was because I was really hungry but the food was pretty good. I know most people come here for the drinks but I don't drink so food was all I had. The bee sting pizza looked like it was made in a wood-fired oven and it tasted like it was too. Is it true? I don't know but any of the pizzas are worth trying. The dough was thin but chewy and the sauce was delicious. I also had a slider, which had good meat, and some of the cheese fondue. The cheese fondue part was a lie though because it was basically nacho cheese with some tortilla chips and wonton chips on the side. The addition of ground beef in the cheese did make it more filling though. read more

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I came to Mesa for the first time for a networking event last night. It feels like an upscale lounge and I really liked the vibes. They have some cool art on the walls, some nods to Andy Warhol and some open concept fire places. It's also wild that there's an open roof! I loved the tree in the middle and the complimentary champagne upon entry. Staff were nice too. Shout out to Tyler at the front for keeping us safe! read more

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I've been here about four times over the past 10 years, and honestly, it seems to get worse every time. What really did it for me this last visit was my friend getting pickpocketed and having her phone stolen. I know theft isn't entirely the club's fault, but the lack of concern from staff was disappointing. We even heard that someone else had their phone stolen the same night, which makes it feel like an ongoing issue rather than a one-off incident. They clearly need more staff and better monitoring. As for the venue itself, the drinks have always been pretty underwhelming, the music is very hit-or-miss, and the staff experience depends on who you get--some are friendly, others not so much. The space is tiny, whether you want to call it a lounge or a club, and there's barely any room to dance. The crowd can be aggressive and overcrowded, which only adds to the discomfort. Bottle service is especially not worth the money given how cramped it is and how little space you actually get. With safety concerns, poor crowd control, and an inconsistent experience, I don't see myself coming back. Valet staff get a 5/5. Restroom staff 5/5. read more

UPDATE ON MY PREVIOUS REVIEW ABSOLUTELY LOVE MESA Amy is such a baddieee. She was so sweet and shes so prettyyy. We absolutely loved her, it almost felt like we were already friends. Everything about the night was amazing, and Amy made it 10x better. She had great drink recommendations and she was just soo sweet. We did accidentally book reservations for "Single Night" unknowingly but we enjoyed the atmosphere. The dj played a lot of throwback songs, so nostalgic, i loved it. Its only our 2nd time back but we will definitely be coming more frequently with more friends read more

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Honestly, I cannot stop thinking about how amazing the happy hour drink and food were and have been telling all of my friends about it. If you were debating coming, you should definitely go and go early enough for happy hour!!! read more

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Came here as part of a Meet Up on Halloween and was pleasantly suprised with the location/set up. There was lots of lounge seating in the back if you wanted to sit and mingle with others. Overall, plenty of space to mingle with others if you were not seated for dinner. You could also get drinks at the bar and the drinks from the specials were delicious and reasonably priced. Matcha and alcohol should not mix but somehow it was tasty. As for service, as soon as we came in we experienced friendly hostesses and even the bartender. I am suprised by another review here for the same night, saying they felt rushed and could not stay to mingle or dance. It definitely did not have the space for dancing, but walking around was fine and we never felt rushed to leave. We left on our own accord when we saw it was getting busy because of the lack of room to dance. A solid space to just hang! read more

Came by to celebrate a friend's birthday. Honestly, this place used to be hip but those days are long gone. The music and the crowd feel a little too District these days, IYKYK. Drinks are still solid though of course credit is given where it's due. The staff? Kinda acting like they're guarding national secrets. Can't sit here, can't stand there...mind you, the place was practically empty while they were bossing people around. Like, relax. It's Costa Mesa, not some exclusive Vegas lounge. read more

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I've been here 10 years ago and had a great time then. Decided to do our girls dinner here this past Friday night and had a fabulous time. I made reservations online and arrived right at 8pm. Hostess were friendly and very helpful. My 2 friends were late and I was still able y get seated right away, love that about Mesa. The restaurant is still just as trendy and beautiful as I remembered. Our waitress was lovely, attentive and friendly. Our dinners were delicious except my salmon was a bit too salty for me. The lychee martinis were AMAZING just as I remembered. Enjoyable night out with my girlfriends, still highly recommend if you haven't been. They have valet for $20 or public parking available. Valet is always the way to go for me. FYI, you need your ID to get in even if you're just there for dinner because it turns into a club at 10pm. read more

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Came in last night for a business dinner. The service was great and the live music was incredible! However, my steak was undercooked. read more

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I came for a social event from an app. The crowd size was okay on a Friday around 6 pm and picked up steam by the time it was 9 pm. I enjoyed the complimentary drink I received at the front door (as part of the social event). The concierge (attendant at the front) was hospitable. The ambiance is nice and you can possibly see the stars (look up). Washroom is one area (unisex). Red light above door is occupied. Green light is available. Recommendation: Bar employees should constantly look around in case someone needs water or to order something. Note for customers: The business is officially a bar but will become a mini-night club around 10:30 pm. You will know with all the female employees coming out with a sign and the bright sparkles from bottles. Also, the DJ randomly appeared like a genie. Security will start showing up outside and inside the business. Metal detector outside is a thing, possibly due to past incidents with CCW (concealed carry weapon). General rule, don't do anything stupid (drunk or not) because you don't know people's background (firearm or hand to hand combat training). Other than that, have fun and keep friends safe! read more

Ask for Becky, she's amazing! She made the whole experience even better. I highly recommend the lychee martinis and the chicken poblano--both were absolutely delicious. It's a little on the pricier side, but I'll definitely be back! read more

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came here for jazz night on wednesday nights and the ambiance was impeccable. dim lighting, live jazz playing, and sitting in your own booth. the servers very sweet and gave us a complimentary wine glass. we ordered 2 more cocktails and a pizza. pesto & sundried tomato pizza - 4.5/5: they added pine nuts on top and that gave the pizza some extra texture! sippin' pretty (matcha cocktail) - 3/5: i probably wouldn't get this again since the both the matcha and alcohol taste are pretty strong, so it is sweet at first and then strong, rather than both flavors blending. cool like that - 5/5: refreshing to drink! i'd want to come here again to try their other food and cocktails! perfect for date night. read more

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Came for the wed jazz night , and the live performance was okay. Wasn't a full jazz band. The food and drinks were great though read more

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I thought this place was ok. There's no tv's and the only non-alcoholic drinks are juice. They have a dj open later at night, but are only open a few days per week. Some single women hang out here occasionally, but I had trouble talking to a few that were in the bar. They just wanted to chill with their friends. Drinks are average priced and they have some food snacks you can order too. read more

Went here with friends. It was 14 of s in our party. This place is a vibe. Walked in and was welcomed with a glass of Rosé. Our party as seated and our server was amazing. She got our drinks and appetizers out and she made sure there was never an empty glass in front of us (she refilled our water ) they have an app with Brussels sprouts; chefs kiss. After 9 live DJ jumps on and the party begins. read more

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Came here with friends to congratulate their new job and we had a great time. It happened to be hip hop night, which gave the place a fun vibe. We shared a few plates of pizza and enjoyed some drinks, and everything tasted solid. The staff gave our table good attention, and they even brought sparklers for the celebration when we asked, which made the night feel special. The space has an upscale lounge feel with good energy, but it's not really set up for dancing. I saw most people just dancing where their tables were and same with my group. Overall, a great spot if you want food, drinks, and music all in one place. read more

We went to Mesa and absolutely loved it! It's more of a lounge-style spot, and we came for their Wednesday jazz night -- such a vibe. They check IDs at the entrance, so don't forget to bring yours. They welcomed us with a complimentary glass of sparkling rosé, which was such a nice touch. It wasn't crowded, which made it quiet enough to have a conversation -- we really appreciated that. We got seated right next to the live musicians, and the jazz was smooth and soulful. We were there celebrating my birthday, and they surprised me with a cake and sparkles -- so sweet! The band even played "Happy Birthday," which made the night extra special. As for the food, we tried their pizza (super authentic), sashimi, salmon, and the steak -- the steak was incredible. Overall, great food, great drinks, and a cozy, elevated atmosphere. We'd definitely go back! read more

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I had a great time here! Walked in and was greeted with champagne- haven't had that happen anywhere outside of a hotel. I ordered the sashimi, tartar, steak frites, and meatballs. Oh yeah and crème brule and a few drinks. Sashimi was great, the tartar was meh tasty fishy, the steak was amazing!!! But they brought that out way too fast, was still barely into entrees. The meatballs might have been the crowd favorite Cocktails were all hitting as you can see. Music and vibes are def on point, it turns into a club at 10 with bottle service? What a concept. read more

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NO DANCING available and no dance floor. Lots of MOOCHING. Heads up DO NOT come here if you like to be on a dance floor or relax and drink. 11 pm the lights go off. They light sparklers. They turn the music up loud. It gets packed. You might get very excited to pay to get up and leave your table to dance after dinner or drinks. Then, disappointment. You might get to dance for 5 seconds on the way out or on your way to your next purchase (if it's not vip bottle service security immediately escorts you out.) The music is sped up, remixed and flips songs every 30 seconds. They move the tables and chairs but it's highly obvious it's not for us to dance. It's for the staff to do high pressure sales. Think car dealership. DO NOT have a Bachelorette event here unless your bestie is marrying Dusty McFustt and you and the girls want her humiliated and shamed so she doesn't forget it when she gets her divorce party. If your man isn't broke don't come. This place won't cater to him. Very very loud, you won't have any conversation here so yeah as a lounge?? Why even. No cushy seating or snuggling spots or hot bodies moving to the musics beat. Speakers are blown out and muddy. Vibrating but you can't recognize any songs. It's a tiny space and turns to an extremely high speed high pressure sales lap bar/vip lounge after 11. I'm not sure why it is a thing to try and market a vip lounge if there's no dance floor and no one dancing. Like why sit there paying thousands just for ppl to take a lap and look at you for 15 seconds before they get served a two sip Dixie sized cup of ice and two tablespoons of drink to get scooted out after one lap or pay another $20 for two more tablespoons of drink. Especially when the type of ppl who pay thousands for something like that are gonna down the whole bottle in under 1 minute and drink a gallon of alcohol per day. Plus I'm pretty sure the paid mooches will prdrink your bottles to the head without asking to get you to leave your table even faster. If you People who are there to drink will come up to your table and hang around and mooch for a seat so they can stay in the place longer while u eat. It's hard to get out from the tables after eating bc of this. We just knew at the host area that as soon as we entered we would be expected to leave immediately after dining after declining bottle service bc that's the vibe. Not one I enjoy. So naturally everyone in there tries to malinger. Probably all pro alcohol interceptors too who will drink your booze for you. Either way you're leaving right after so.. they don't care if you have a good time trust me, they got a line around the corner of people waiting to come drop thousands for 10 minutes in there apparently at the vacant tables amid obviously comped staff or club promoters pretending they're having bottle service. Food is good, a bit unseasoned, overpriced. Friday and we came for Halloween '25. The good food came with humiliating degrading treatment. my husband hated it. He was being constantly blasted into from the back of his chair by people. EXACTLY like a timeshare sales floor for vip bottle service/Lap Bar. Felt as rushed and hurried as if we were being herded onto a moving walkway at the vip bottle service? Empty An egg timer could go off before you even make one lap through here as it's TINY and crammed inside. I'm not sure how places like this don't get shut bc there's no way for people to drink one or two beverage and chill or dance even 5 minutes to let it wear off. If you come here and have 2 drinks you got a sure chance of leaving buzzed, and driving buzzed. The staff are Heavily rude Dinner. As we got to the hostess area to be seated for our 8:45 pm reservation, they were confused and arguing, shouting back and forth about where to take us. The lady screamed "they're eating" which was really embarrassing. They had several empty tables. First they took us to a little drink couch with a short coffee table situation. We both had elaborate costumes - coattails, hats, my handmade gown with hoop, corset etc. I was shocked because we had DINNER reservations, not a cocktail reservation. No way would we be eating our first tomahawk steak off a coffee table with any grace or dignity. I told her I we will not be having our dinner at a coffee table. So they reseated us. We had dinner. It was delicious. I thought we could dance after. I was wrong. We were kept waiting for the check and the exit around our table to clear for around 30 minutes. It was over $100 a person, no drinks and they don't serve any type of dessert. We left a tip well over 20%. The girl sitting next to us with her free Rose had gotten up and circled around then literally asked us IF we WANTED HER TO WALK ME OUT. Wtf?! Also we didn't get a choice to get up and mingle or dance so we left. No one ought to be drinking at any establishment that doesn't make room for the 1 drink, 1 water, 30 minute rule. Very Unsafe. read more

Love Mesa as we have been coming here for almost a decade. Every single time it's a hit the moment we hand over our car keys to an amazing guy at Valet to our service. Service is always on top. Very professional. Food is pretty good too and not to mention their cocktails. Try a date night on Wednesday as they have Jazz and happy hour all night. It's a very nice ambiance too. read more

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This place is the vibe! Been wanting to visit since everyone is talking about it. As we stepped in, a glass of champagne poured for us feeling like VIPs. Loved how it was decorated inside. Lights were dimmed for a more intimate setting. Appalled with outstanding service given at the bar. My friend and I ordered the brussels sprouts as an appetizer. Full of flavors with an outside crunch! One of the best I have ever tried. House margaritas were fire very refreshing quenching our thirst. Heard this spot is popping for the night club after certain hour, but sadly to say we had left before it began. Until next time will definitely stay for some dancing. Fun environment for a girls night out! read more

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Classy and fun lounge in Costa Mesa! We had Galentine's here for a group of 11. Mesa can accommodate large parties but make sure to make a reservation. Parking was a bust. Busy lot shared by The Camp which is a small mall. Valet service was $20 but he was so nice and parked my car right out front. Said I can leave my car overnight if I got too tipsy. That was a nice touch, I thought. Headed inside and I was given a glass of champagne to sip on while I found my friends. The venue is SO NICE. The interior design was well thought out. Decors, vibes, and staff, set the mood for a great night. The drinks are about $16-$27 each. We tried lychee martini, different margaritas: cucumber, spicy, illegal mezcal. All were deliciously creeping up on us. Ordered a bunch of appetizers: pizzas, calamari, meatballs, Mediterranean board, sliders, fries. Everything was good. My favorite were the sliders! Get the sliders. After about 2 hours, the place turned into a club/lounge and lots of groups ordered bottled service which was brought out by the girls. DJ played good music, mainly hip hop and R&B. The place gets crowded but it's heavily managed by security to keep walkways clear which is good so people aren't just crowding around. Dance floor is nonexistent except a small area by the DJ booth. The restrooms are so nice and luxe too. Great experience overall, I'd come back. Excellent place for date night or hanging out with your girls. read more

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Mesa is a bar located in downtown Costa Mesa just behind John Wayne Airport. There's a parking lot with self-parking or valet parking; there's also street parking in the area. When we walked in we were greeted with complimentary rosé. You can make reservations online but the bar is open seating. The interior was pretty interesting with three different sections and vibes. On one side is a restaurant with tables, the middle is the bar with bar seats and a countertop, and the other side is a lounge-y area surrounding a giant tree. My first drink was the monte carlo ($18) which was very good and like an old fashioned. My second drink was the lavender haze ($18) which was like a cross between a gold rush and a whiskey sour. We also ordered the hand cut fries ($10) which were good; they also had an option for thick cut fries if you prefer those. Later on in the night, the bar area turned into standing room only and it became sort of a club. When we left we saw a line out the door to get in so this bar has all the vibes you might want. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and this is a great place for a night out. read more

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Came here on a Thursday and it was busy! It's hard to find spots during the week that will be upbeat but we have found it at Mesa. The drinks were delicious and very cute. Didn't get a picture but we had the fries and sliders both were good. The music is R N B and hip hop. Mesa starts really going off about 10pm. We left about that time and the line was already going past the building. They also have valet for $20 right at the entrance. read more

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From the moment we walked in we were amazed at the lighting, art candles, music.. Just an absolute incredible restaurant with delicious food and even more yummy drinks. Great place to celebrate a special occasion ..they roll out the red carpet for you and customer service is impeccable, we had a great time celebrating my friends birthday read more

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First time at Mesa and it was wonderful!! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. I got the CACIO E PEPE pasta and it was very creamy in the best way. For my drink i got the Sittin Pretty which is a white chocolate liquor and matcha mix , very smooth, sweet, and the complete opposite of a starchy matcha . Our server , i believe her name was Ericka, was amazing. The ambiance was great , lots of people mingling with some live lo-fi jazz playing in the background. Will definitely be back. I recommend this place a lot ! read more

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The food and drinks were good. They had great music. The staff were very friendly. I love the set up!

Amazing atmosphere and top service.. Food is great,fresh ingredients and not salty at all.. Cocktails are amazing.. ps: music is eclectic and good! read more

I cannot fathom why a restaurant would charge for ice. Utter insanity. As if the drinks aren't expensive enough read more

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Amazing 5 star service and food! Really great authentic Mexican food! I will for sure return! Diego did such a good job as our server!

When we entered, we got a free glass of rosé. Our waitress was great. However, the food was not good. We got the Mediterranean board, which was just hummus and vegetables and was quite expensive for just that. The pizza we got was really soggy. I remember the pizza being really good here the last time I went, but that was years ago. But the worst thing was the meatballs. There was something chewy inside of one of the meatballs and I couldn't eat another bite after that. Right at 10 the place turns into more of a club scene but they let you stay at your table if you are eating so that was nice. I'll go back for a drink but not for the food. read more

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