Five long years later, I'm able to revisit one of my favourite restaurants and I was not disappointed. Having made reservations for 7:30pm, we arrived early and waited for our table to be ready. We made a note in our reservation for a booth on the fireplace side, and the woman (host) worked hard to make sure that happened. After sitting down, we placed in a couple appetizers. The bacon-wrapped scallops were delightful. The bacon, crispy and the scallops incredibly tender. Served with a side of drawn butter, but these were delicious on their own. As for the loaded potato puffs, we received a generous number of puffs, and each one was also very tasty. The sriracha ranch sour cream was the cherry on top. For mains, we opted in for the prime rib, and Delmonico "cowboy" cut. The prime rim was incredibly tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned. Served with a phenomenal au jus, this is the best prime rib I've ever had. I can confidently say that about the Delmonico steak as well. This 20 oz. center-cut, bone-in was grilled to the perfect requested medium-rare. Seasoned perfectly, tender and juicy. Although I didn't care much for the gorgonzola cheese sauce, the steak was amazing. We also ordered a side of lobster tail. This was also incredibly tender and really brought the meals together. To end all things, we ordered their creme brulee served in a chocolate shell. This was a great dessert, although I would have preferred the custard to be firmer, and less chocolate sauce overall. I found the generous amount of chocolate sauce on the bottom of the plate, and on top of the creme brulee, on top of the chocolate shell they're served in to be over the top. Nevertheless, we enjoyed this dessert. I want to point out, all the staff members including the owner was very kind and welcoming. From the initial host to our server Lauren, to her boss who came around to ask us how everything was, the staff are very hospitable. Add in a warm and cozy dining room area with a fireplace, this is easily a 10/10 experience for us. We will make it a point to revisit more often and not years in between. read more

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My wife and I decided to partner with Nolan's for our rehearsal dinner. The event staff were very attentive and good with communication in the months leading up to the event. Even up to a couple days before the event, they were very accommodating when a couple people dropped out of the dinner. Nolan's set us up in one of their beautiful back rooms to put on our event. They were also nice enough to put up a picture up on the tv for our dinner that read "Eli and Sam's rehearsal dinner". The staff were also very accommodating allowing our guests to go out to the bar to order alcoholic drinks, seeing we went with just the water and soda package. There was a little mix-up at the start of dinner, with the food sitting out for a little bit, and us having to ask if we could start. As for food, we choose the Caesar salad, roasted vegetables, penne pasta with red sauce, chicken Parmesan, and steak with a chimichurri sauce. The salad was well dressed and the lettuce had a great crunch to it. The roasted vegetables were cooked just right, and had a good variety of vegetable to it. The pasta was absolutely delicious, with melted cheese and ricotta spots on top. The pasta also had the perfect amount of sauce on it. The chicken parmesan was nice and crispy with some melty cheese on top. Now on to the star of the show, the steak with the chimichurri sauce on it. The steak was cooked perfectly with a texture that melted in your mouth. The sauce was good and not too potent as chimichurri can sometimes be. I think I went back for thirds of this steak... yes it was that good. The staff were very attentive and switched out the food as it was getting low. As for desert, Nolan's was amazing and special ordered lemon blueberry cheesecake for us. This cake was to die for. The wonderful lemon flavor, with the cold tartness of the blueberry with each bite, and the nice crispy crust... what I would do to have a piece at this moment. All of our guests raved for days about how nice the restaurant was and how GOOD the food was. We are so happy we chose Nolan's to put on this event, and we will keep coming back. read more

Made reservations for 8:30 - just to note that the place closes at 9 and on opentable, their last table is at 8:45, but we didn't feel rushed at all during our meal. For anyone interested in the prime rib, I highly recommend getting the 20oz (look at the picture!!) because this was massive and could easily feed two people, especially considering it comes with a side. My only regret is ordering my own meal (the Sheridan) and not splitting the prime rib with my BF. Luckily our leftovers made a great second meal. We also tried the garlic bread which was great, and I have to give a shoutout to the free bread that came at the beginning of our meal, because the sweet butter on the side was to die for. Also, love that our servers came to ask if we wanted more bread (we declined because we knew we ordered a ton of food). Finally, please get the raspberry margarita. This was the best raspberry margarita I've ever had. I wish I ordered this to start instead of the strawberry margarita, so that I could've had TWO raspberry margaritas instead of one raspberry and one strawberry. Can't wait to come back! read more

Nolan’s - 20oz prime rib - Seafood Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

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5 Stars does not even come close to the service, and the food at Nolans! Easter Sunday was busy, but our family of 5 had a top notch server, and we each raved about how delicious our dinners were!! I have been to Nolans a few times in the last years, and it keeps getting better!! Order the Chicken French!!! read more

I have been to Nolan's a handful of times. My most recent time was even worse than the event before that. For starters, my family and I were celebrating birthdays. We called ahead of time for reservations, and we never implied it was a birthday! We get to the restaurant and the hostess was very unhappy and introduced herself with an attitude simply because no one told her over the phone it was three people's birthdays. Fast forward, we never received any rolls. Not sure if they stopped doing that, but when the waitress takes forever to come to your table with a cold attitude.. you'd expect more from this place. Our entrees come, extremely cold, cheap tasting which is pretty ironic given the prices of everything, and then we found a bone in the chicken that was added on top of the flatbread! For desert, only one of the individuals with the birthday was presented with a dessert while we specifically told them there was three. She paid no mind to the other side of the table. Sure, the ambiance is nice if you like your table to be left alone with no waitress on a dead Wednesday night! I do not recommend this restaurant if you prefer staff that is friendly, treats you with respect, and if you like your food to not be ridiculously overpriced for the mediocre taste. read more

We traveled to the Finger Lakes Area for our anniversary, so we wanted to have a great meal to celebrate. This place was highly recommended. We started with their complimentary bread and the Nolan's meatballs which were great. For our entrees, we had the Delmonico "Cowboy" Cut and the 20 oz. Prime rib; they were both excellent. There were plenty of bar selections. The service and aesthetic were great as well. read more

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What a treasure this restaurant is. Our server Candace was friendly knowledgeable and funny. She made our night special. The pork chop with maple bourbon glaze on a bed of buttery sweet potatoes was exceptional. Hubby got the Delmonico cowboy steak grilled the way he likes it. We finished with pumpkin cheesecake. The place was decorated for the fall, is clean and is run like a well oiled machine. It's worth the drive!! read more

Nolan’s - Incredibly moist flavorful pork chop!! - Seafood Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

Tried this spot while staying at the lake house. The service was really good. Upon sitting down it took a few minutes for a waitress to come. They brought out 2 glasses and a pitcher of water which I loved because we didn't have to keep asking for more. I ordered a mixed berry drink which was delicious! For starters we ordered the French onion soup and the meatballs. Both were really good!! We then ordered the filet mignon steak with mashed potatoes and a Cesar salad. The mashed potatoes and salad were delicious, but the steak was mediocre. I didn't enjoy it, however my friend loved it. I thought the flavor was bad. For dessert we got the caramel custard cups. So good! Overall I would definitely recommend this place! I just wouldn't get the steak! read more

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New Year's Eve dinner with family. Reservations were made about three weeks prior and an additional person added days before. Because of large portions they were able to split a salad and an entree for us. The Mediterranean diet is easily accommodated with a few twerks. The filet mignon was incredibly tender and delicious. Calamari was almost perfect, a tad soft not crispy. Our waitress absolutely perfect! She had a beautiful smile and seemed very happy in her job. She was very accommodating! This is my special place for special times. read more

Food was delicious and well priced. Services was friendly and attentive. My husband started with French Onion Soup while I opted for the Caesar salad. For my entree, I ordered the prime rib and smashed potatoes and my husband had the Captains Platter, which included a filet over mushrooms, choice of a lobster tail or scallops (he chose the lobster), and shrimp cocktail. He also selected the smashed potatoes as his side. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. read more

Nolan’s - Prime Rib and smashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

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Great food & great service. Sat in a booth that was very comfortable. The hostess checked in with us to see how we were doing. read more

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Nolan's. Y'all! I just don't know. Let's start with the positive. Few years back, the original (at this location) burned down. If was very sad. It's just one of the places you remember from as far back as high school. It was the place you took family when they came to visit. It was just a nice little place. They have since rebuilt..:as many already know this. The new place is immaculate. It's very very nice. Very spacious, very clean, beautifully decorated. It really is a wonderful environment. The new build tho...also brought those new prices on their plates. So if you've been to Canandaigua, you know it's a very small city. It's very nice tho. Very clean, on the lake, it's definitely cared for. Any small town on a beautiful lake like Canandaigua Lake should have a nice restaurant or two. Nolan's is one of those places. I'm a simple customer. I really don't ask for much. 99% of the time I go out to eat I order like 3 things. 1) steak 2) pasta 3) Caesar salad. And lemme tell you when a place has prices like Nolan's and being as cheap as I am..I order a salad. I also look at ... am I in the mood for all the salt in pasta and possibly steak. Usually not. So...the salad it is. The waitress was very very nice. So this is not a complaint against her. When I order a salad anywhere, I always ALWAYS ask for the dressing on the side. Reason being: when the restaurant puts it on the salad ... they absolutely DROWN the salad in it! I have yet to find a place who gets it right. It's like they take a small bottle of dressing, pour it on the salad and throw it around in a salad tossed (HA! Tossing salad lol. I'm such a child hahaha) I asked her to please please make sure the dressing was on the side. I reiterated it 2, maybe 3 times and told her my reason. Salad shows up...dressing is mixed in. Fail. Booo! Noooo! Ok, I will admit, she did offer to take it back. As much as this absolutely drove me crazy, I was at dinner with 5 friends and didn't wanna be "that guy" to my friends and/or to the waitress. She apologized for it. However, it's something I couldn't finish bc as picky of an eater as I am, the caeser dressing has a bite to it. Some more than others. Eating a leaf of romaine completely drenched in it...triggers my gag reflexes lol. Again, I know I'm ridiculous for this ... well to some. I just think at a place as nice as Nolan's, as expensive as Nolan's (salad was like $28 I believe...give or take a dollar or two) this is something so simple that the kitchen wouldn't get wrong. Again, yes, she offered to take it back, but I don't want to be an annoying as-hole to anyone especially over a salad. All my friends said they would have definitely handed it back. Who knows, if I did, they would have had a secret group text later on about me and my weird salad habits hahaha! Everyone should know that Nolan's is a very very nice restaurant. Yes, it's crazy overpriced, but it's still nice. It'd be nicer if these restaurants that are "on the lake" had an actual view of the lake lol. I can see how this review would be weird. My complaint is minor all while saying how nice Nolan's is. I mean, ok, if yall have been! Yall know it's super nice. This was my first time there (repeating myself here) since the prior one burned down. I loved the atmosphere, the ambiance, whatever you wanna call it. It's upscale, but had a very homey feel to it. Would have been cool to see it decked out for Christmas. Not sure what else to say haha. Would I return? Yes, of course I would. I may need to venture out of my comfort zone too when it comes to what I eat haha. Thanks for reading, YelperNolan'ers! Go and enjoy! Their menu is vast, they have a great wine menu...we are in wine country after all! I'm not a drinker at all, but all my girls (friends I've been friends with since 5th grade. Long time) they all love wine and raved about Nolan's selections. Cheers! read more

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Visited with my family celebrating a special occasion. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. My husband and I had the lobster roll and our son the burger (it was massive!). The martinis were delicious and the scenery very cozy. read more

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Food was ok, some things hit or miss or just good. Tuna katsu special was nice, with classic expected flavors but well cooked. Crab cake was very good. Mushrooms were a bit too water logged and not as flavorful as we hoped. Plenty of other items well-liked, it's a popular place for many! Service was friendly but a bit talkative and longer winded and actual drink and dinner service took some time, so it unfortunately wasn't the best experience but truly kind people. Prices were very fair, if not more fair than other comparable places. Reservation process is not suitable for the type of restaurant (you're charged if less people show up, even for a 'regular' size table (not a special accommodation table-wise)), though will give credit that they are upfront about the process. But it's a bit much, especially for the area. Coming from people very used to making reservations where you're charged much more, $50-100, if you cancel or drop people. That makes sense for some places, but not here. Had an off putting effect on some, that made the restaurant seem out of touch or not self-aware. read more

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Scallops were underdone. Steak was excellent. Pretty good service but pricey. Most tables nice but they put us by the door. Hostess wasn't real friendly. No. I'm doneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddd read more

Nolan's staff are happy to answer questions regarding your meal choices. The food at Nolan's is delicious and prepared by local chefs. The ambience at Nolan's is as close to perfect in my mind. read more

Came here with some family and friends, always make reservations ... it gets busy. We arrived and there was a lot of people waiting, however we bypassed all of them. Seated on their back dining room with a cozy fire place. Server came right over to let us know the specials and get our drink order. I went with a big ditch hay burner on draft. There's a tv monitor that shows photos and tells you again what the specials and most popular items are. I went with the captain Pete fish and chips, delicious. Fresh North Atlantic beer battered cod with fries and coleslaw. So much food. A few people got steak. Captains platter was very popular too. 8oz filet 6oz lobster tail and shrimp. Everything was great. read more

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Honestly I was hesitant to write this review, as I feel like our experience at dinner last night is not necessarily a true reflection of Nolan's. My husband and I made reservations there as we were in town for a 10 year anniversary trip. The restaraunt itself is beautifully appointed, the food was decent, and the staff was friendly. They also had a cute Happy Anniversary card on a stand that they put at our table which was a nice touch. We were seated in a nice private booth, and were offered waters before our server came over to take our drink and food order (we choose to order both at the same time). Our starters came, and then my husbands drink came afterwards. Our dinner came, and I believe was dropped by a food runner because it was very busy. I want to preface this with our server was nice, we absolutely still left a tip, and we don't think this was her fault at all. For context, we were seated next to a large group of over 12 celebrating a bachelorette- which is great! The group itself was perfectly fine, but obviously a table like that is going to need more attention due to the size of the group, and probably should have been our servers only table for that time period. After our food was dropped it felt like our table was forgotten about completely. No one came to check in on our meal, or to even offer my husband a refill on his drink. We then decided we were both pretty full and going to box up the remainder of our meals. It took over 20 minutes for anyone to see we were done eating and offer us boxes. I suspect this is because the 12 top requested seperate checks which our server was working on which I know is incredibly time consuming. One woman did notice we were done while she was helping with the 12 top. She was also very nice, and came back quickly with boxes. We then waited another 15 minutes for our server to check in and tell us she'd grab our check. In short, it took over 40 minutes from when we stopped eating our meal to be checked on, offered boxes, and given the check (and still never offered drink refills). At that time they asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu. The sparkler looked cool (not sure if they would've done that for our anniversary), but we declined because at that point we just wanted to head out. We were really looking forward to a nice evening out and while it still was, the experience honestly left us feeling disappointed. read more

First, we arrived 15 minutes late, and they were full, but they scrambled and sat us within 10 minutes. The service was excellent and food was delivered promptly and at the right pace. I had the pork chop and it tender and delicious. My companion had chicken french which was too sweet for her but I really liked it. The ambiance was warm and comfortable. And, it was actually quiet enough to have a conversation. I will definitely return. read more

Wonderful food and service!Stop in for lunch yesterday and made a dinner reservation for today ! read more

Nolan’s - Crab cake - Seafood Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

My wife and I went for our anniversary and the food was amazing! The service was excellent, everyone was very welcoming and took the time to ensure we had everything we needed. Much busier on a Tuesday evening than we expected. I would suggest reserving a table just incase! We also had a crab cake (not pictured) no complaints on the food, everything was cooked perfectly! Will definitely go back! read more

Nolan’s - Captains platter - lobster, Medium rare fillet with button mushrooms and a baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

Usually the the food is good. The last time I ordered the special- braised beef ribs. I was mostly gristle and fat. Maybe 10% edible. I should have complained but was with a group and didn't want to make a fuss. Leary of going there again. read more

The dinner, spectacular. The lunch, boring and normal choices. But we ate there twice in 2 days. That's how good our dinner was. They were great about food allergies (I'm gluten and dairy free) and the food was just excellent. Also Andrea, our waitress, just as fabulous. We asked for you when we came back, but you don't work lunch. Their chicken French (francese) was the best I've ever had. No question. The bacon wrapped scallops were perfect, which never happens. The steak and lobster were perfectly cooked and delicious. Seriously, I've already recommended it to everyone we met. Just lovely. read more

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Food was perfect; I give them 5 starts for the taste. Everyone in our party of six was pleased! Best wedge salad I've ever had, my filet was perfect, and the chowder is to die for... Servers were nice and knowledgeable. But service was slow to start, and kind of slow throughout. This seems to be there theme in Canandaigua in general; I suspect it's hard to staff especially when kids go back to college. Overall very good! read more

Our meal was delicious. Highly recommend and wish we lived closer. One of the best meals I've had at a restaurant. Nice place and friendly staff too. The potato puffs were amazing. We all loved them. My lobster roll was delicious as were the smashed potatoes. My daughter loved the lobster ravioli and my husband really enjoyed his prime rib. Big bar area too!! read more

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The chowder & wedge salad were delicious. The Chicken Marsala however, was less than stellar. It was very sweet and I only ate about three bites. When the server finally came back to the table, I told her I didn't care for the dish at all. She took the mostly full plate back & said she'd check with her manager. Nothing was said by her or the management about it-she simply brought the check after dessert. When I looked, they didn't remove it completely from my check-they only took half off. I've had better treatment over a failed dish from chain restaurants. I dined here for the first time as part of a yearly gathering of friends. I will not be back. read more

Very aloof service ( never offered coffee refill and had to ask) with very average food. We brought our daughter for her birthday because we heard how good Nolan's was, however, we must have hit an off night. I was disappointed for certain. read more

I really enjoyed Nolan's it's the perfect location quiet classy restaurant The service was excellent read more

Nolan’s - The vibe is laid back and fancy - Seafood Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

The food was excellent and our waitress Jasmine was outstanding! Nolan's is our go to restaurant for special occasions.

I've never had a bad meal at Nolan's pre-fire or post fire. Took my daughter there for her 21st birthday. The food was excellent. The service was top notch. Kudos to our hostess Brooke. Professional, personable, courteous, and accommodating. She set the tone for the rest of our stay. read more

I'm from Indiana and this was my first visit to Nolan's...my boyfriend insisted that he had to take me. We started off with a very welcoming greeting by Marshall. We ordered two lemon drop martinis which were absolutely fantastic. We then decided that since we were having dessert that we would share a meal, as we usually do because we both don't eat a whole lot. We decided on the Captain's Platter...for starters the shrimp cocktail (one shrimp for each) was perfect and very tasty. The platter came out and presentation was superb. The filet was placed on a bed of sautéed mushrooms, while the lobster tail was placed onto a shredded bed of lettuce complimented with mashed potatoes and butter. When I took the first bite of the filet I seriously had melted and gone to this very beautiful place...my tastebuds were so taken back by how tender, flavorful, and magical this was. I'd never had a filet like this before. We ordered it medium rare which was cooked to perfection! The lobster was very juicy and dipping into the melted butter was very tasty. The mashed potatoes were absolutely amazing! The garlic and creamy taste was pure ecstasy! I had never tasted any potatoes like this ever. Marshall checked in on us and he was an absolute delight. Very attentive, friendly, and at times quite humorous. Definitely would go back to see him and enjoy his kindness and laughter. Lastly we ordered dessert...Marshall gave us the rundown and we chose the Creme brûlée. I honestly have never had a brûlée as exuberantly delicious as this one! The chocolate cup it was served in added an extra special layer to this already amazingly appetizing, palatable sweet! Overall I can't even describe anymore how much I enjoyed this restaurant and it's staff. The woman who I believe was the manager came out and asked how we were which was a lovely touch to our already wonderful experience. Thank you so much for my first visit to Nolan's which was a very welcoming and delectable time a very special and memorable one. read more

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meal was cold....attitude of employees is " you should feel honored we allowed you to eat here"...dirty bathroom....owner hangs out at the bar--something you expect in a dive bar. Getting a drink at the bar is impossible unless you are a regular or the owner knows you. Find another place to eat OR go and spend too much money for awful arrogant service and bar slug owner and cold food. There is a reason the YELP rating is barley over a 3. Worst thing is the place was built in part with over $400,000 of taxpayer money after it burned down. read more

Missed the mark for me. Appetizers and drinks were yummy, but I was disappointed to find my prime rib was served cold. The server took it back to heat it up, but it was returned to me still cold. I was surprised and a bit frustrated by the experience. The hostess did not even check on me. I wished for more empathy and understanding from the staff and more heat from the kitchen. read more

A Five-Star Evening at Nolan's in Canandaigua! Dinner tonight at Nolan's was nothing short of exceptional. As someone who considers pork chops a personal passion, I can confidently say this was one of the best I've ever had--perfectly cooked, tender, and bursting with flavor. Absolute perfection on a plate. The mushroom caps were a delicious surprise--and the ideal start to the meal. Every bite had us wanting more. Drinks were well-crafted and complemented the meal beautifully, but what truly made the night stand out was the service. Kelly, our server, was amazing--attentive, friendly, and full of great recommendations. She made us feel welcomed and well cared for from the moment we sat down. The restaurant is gorgeous inside. Nolan's delivered on all fronts: food, drinks, and warm hospitality. We'll definitely be back! read more

Nolan's hits every time! So much so that my (now) husband and I had our rehearsal dinner here! When arriving there, we were greeted by polite staff and were escorted to a private party room. There were several tables and a buffet set up in the front of the room. Staff was friendly. There was some confusion in the beginning because at first we were told we could only have beer and wine served to us, but then found out after I asked that we could actually have mixed drinks there as well. When dinner was set up, it sat there for a while and I had to ask if we could get up and get food as well were never told we could start. The spread was a Cesar salad, dinner roll, baked pasta, chicken Parmesan and steak. The food was absolutely delicious. Nothing lacked flavor or was overdone. My favorite items were the Cesar salad and the chicken Parmesan. For dessert, they were kind enough to make sure we had lemon blueberry cheesecake available because it is our favorite. We greatly appreciate the accommodation to get exactly what we wanted. We love coming to Nolan's for date night and will return again! Thank you for making this such a great experience! read more

Food was 10/10. They were so incredibly kind to our large party. Everything was quick and delicious. Shauna was a wonderful server! Thank you for making it a great experience read more

Nolan’s - Seafood Near Me - Canandaigua, New York

I was traveling in the Finger Lakes region of New York and had a craving for Prime Rib. Everyone we spoke to said Nolan's. We there not disappointed. It was very crowded so we chose to sit at the bar. Service was great and one of the best dirty vodka martinis. The prime rib was cooked perfectly. It was a great experience! read more

Delicious, fresh food and great atmosphere! So many people there grabbing a drink and at the bar. Very lively and fun. Great staff and great menu! read more

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Nolan's is one of the best restaurants in Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes region. Fantastic Food and Excellent Service. Every visit will be a delight. read more

Nolan's Lakeside Snack Shack Have to give a very poor rating to the Beef on Weck sandwich here. It was overcooked meat, served cold, had a side of horseradish SAUCE, lettuce, was definately NOT a Kimmelweck roll, and not dipped in au jus nor was it served on the side. Others in the party had the chicken salad croissant sandwich which was excellent as well as the fantastic hot lobster roll, these would be 5 stars. read more