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    Pandora Diner

    3.4 (283 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Salad, Sandwiches
    Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Oops haha - I was hungry !
    Tricia G.

    I was housesitting for my good friend and was hungry the next morning for diner coffee and breakfast. Yelp strikes again! Crazy crowded at 11:45 am but we were seated pretty quickly. I enjoyed drooling over their luscious looking desserts in the case that smacks you in the face as soon as you enter while we waited. I had French toast, scrambled eggs and that great diner coffee! Sir had a turkey club, that came with a cup of soup. He thoroughly enjoyed both ! Great portion! My French toast was fluffy and very good! Eggs - how do they make them so light and delish?!! Smooth coffee as I expected! I even had a rare second cup! Our server, Diane, was quick and efficient. I think we made her smile because we're both talkers and believe in complimenting good food and service. Typical diner pricing. Id absolutely return :)

    Cheese steak or chopped meat?

    I upped my rating, as I should give credit for the EXTENSIVE menu and you will have a hard time deciding what to order. Most menu items will also get you soup, bread basket and dessert. Way better than the dinner south of them where you pay for everything. My favorite item, chicken noodle soup, great fat broth and noodles just like I imagine my Jewish grandmother would make, and I'm not Jewish. Most of there soups don't disappoint.

    Navy bean soup
    Dawn S.

    Food was good. Meatloaf a little dry. Soup was delicious. The Menon coconut cake was perfect. My server Aiden was excellent. Nice clean diner with spacious seating. Ambiance is friendly and not hurrying you out. Great place!

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    Food and service is top notch. Pleasant servers and very flavorful food. Prompt service and great diner ambiance. Bathrooms are not rated.

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    I love diners but this one was terrible. Awkward service. Cold food and the food was terrible.

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    Really good food really nice service. I took a little long to get the food. Tables are clean.

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    Amazing food. Great service. Definitely a bit busy depending on the time of day but worth every second

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    OUTSTANDING food & service!! I had the chicken avocado blt club with sweet potato fries. Everything fresh & hot!!

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    4.2(80 reviews)
    62.2 mi•South Village

    This review is for the excellent happy hour. Principe offers happy hour at the bar and on their…read morepatio Monday- Saturday from 4-6 or 6:30 PM (their website and Instagram say different things) and it's an awesome deal. You can order raw bar items by the piece. $1 oysters and $3 prawns, scallops and crab. We really enjoyed the $12 cocktails and glasses of wine as well. I was a big fan of the Prosecco. Service was just as good as the specials. The entire staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Oh and the space is beautiful. I'd highly recommend Principe for happy hour and although I haven't had a full meal here yet, I think it's safe to say Principe would be great for dinner as well.

    Principe was once a tough reservation to score when it opened last year, but now it's much easier…read moreto book. When we arrived on a Thursday evening at 6:30pm, the restaurant was almost empty, though it filled up quickly during our meal. The service was fine, nothing particularly memorable but attentive enough. The restaurant spans two floors, with the top floor being brighter and more spacious, creating a nice atmosphere. I especially liked the chandeliers, which added a touch of elegance to the space. In summary, the food was excellent but served in small portions. The complimentary bread was so good that we ordered more, though there was an extra charge. We started with the raw plates, and the oysters were a standout favorite. The snow crab claws were nice but a bit underwhelming, especially given the price. The pasta dishes were all delicious. Since we were sharing among five people, we got a taste of each, since the portions were on the smaller side. We tried all four pastas, with the caviar pasta and rock shrimp pasta standing out as highlights. The homemade pasta was perfectly cooked. The olive-crusted branzino was well done; I was initially worried the olive crust might be overpowering since I'm not a fan of olives, but it was balanced and didn't overwhelm the dish. The lobster/mussels dish and duck were fine but not remarkable. Hanger steak was unavailable at the time. We had a great time, though it was on the pricier side, especially since we also ordered a few bottles of wine.

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    Scallops (in the shell) and tuna

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    Brooklyn Roots Italian

    4.4(221 reviews)
    55.7 mi•Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton
    •$$$

    A reservation is a must especially on a weekend night. The place was packed at 6:00 pm on a…read moreFriday. They had to cancel my reservation for a Sunday because they had to close for a week due to relocating. But they called me and offered me anytime I wanted. So I reserved for a Friday. My table was waiting for me with no wait. The portions are massive, even the salads and apps. You really should share. The vibe of the restaurant was really old school Brooklyn, the location, the menu, and the people, which I loved. The menu is traditional Italian-American and it hits! The chicken Cali which is chicken cutlet vodka parm was thinly pounded and fried to perfection. It was clearly enough for three people and it was delicious. It was even tastier a day later when we ate the rest for lunch. The seafood pasta was fresh. The shrimp and lobster were perfect. And the tiramisu was light and exceptional. I do no care for it but my daughter loves it, so we ordered it. Instead of an intense coffee taste, it had more of a chocolate taste which I really enjoyed. I have two complaints. One is that the tables are very close together and the second is that although I saw the owner/chef walking around twice to greet people, he only spoke to select tables. I'm thinking he knew them, but I believe a good host would check in on every table. I felt that was weird. This would not prevent me from returning, as we loved the food. Go with an appetite and be sure to share.

    When in New York, Italian food is a must! My friends had gone to this restaurant recently and…read morerecommended it, so we decided to go for Sunday dinner. I called the day before and made a reservation which was definitely needed as it was quite busy. The portions here are enormous, so based on past experience where they ordered 3 pastas for 4 people, we ordered more moderately. Our server was great and very accommodating. My friend is vegetarian so we asked what pastas they could make other than the vodka pasta and pasta alla Norma vegetarian, and he said basically everything could be made without meat which was a game changer. That night they had a fried calamari special so us non-vegetarians enjoyed that. It was SO good, seriously some of the best I have ever had. It was perfectly breaded and the sauce was so good. We also ordered the zucchini chips that were also incredible to share. They were so crispy and coated in parm, and had the same amazing red sauce. We decided to share the orecchiette with broccoli rabe, and got the sausage on the side. This was so delicious, we devoured it. Our server also brought us red pepper which really took it to a new level. The sausage was also delicious but the pasta was great without it too, like it wasn't missing the sausage but it was a great addition. Sharing 1 pasta was the right move as we were certainly full, but not overly full. Brooklyn roots is a great neighborhood spot, and you could tell there were a lot of regulars there. They also brought out fresh (free) bread that was soft and warm, that is from a local bakery. It's absolutely worth the trek to bay ridge!

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    Brooklyn Roots Italian - Hilarious bathroom wall art.

    Hilarious bathroom wall art.

    Brooklyn Roots Italian - SEAFOOD ABBONDANZA - Linguini, lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari in a red sauce

    SEAFOOD ABBONDANZA - Linguini, lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, and calamari in a red sauce

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    Grand Banks - Oysters

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    4.0(1k reviews)
    61.5 mi
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    An incredible seasonal finale with the family! As always, the food was absolutely delicious and the…read morestaff was both friendly and highly efficient.Here is what we loved from our Saturday dinner:Burrata Salad: A perfect seasonal salad. The bitterness of the arugula balanced beautifully with the sweet beets and creamy burrata.Oysters & Chilled Shrimp: Both were incredibly fresh; the shrimp had a wonderfully mild flavor.Lobster Special: The lobster was light and paired perfectly with the nice, spicy kick of the Cajun fries.Lobster Rolls: Generously packed with large chunks of delicately prepared lobster, served with a fresh side salad.Dessert: We paired the chocolate cake with the coconut and pineapple ice cream. Combining the two was a nostalgic treat that made us feel like kids again.It is bittersweet that their season has officially come to a close. We are sad to see it end, but this remains our go-to spot. We are already looking forward to going back next season. P.S. The views are spectacular!!!!

    The place gets points for ambiance and views alone. Otherwise, very mid. Service was slow and…read morelackluster. They also didn't have (allegedly) the poached and polpette by 12pm on a Saturday. How do you run out of a brunch item when you know you're gonna be packed for brunch? Also the server couldn't recommend another option because he hadn't had anything on the menu. I think they knew they messed up because we got a complimentary glass of wine which was really good. Otherwise it's too expensive of a restaurant to be acting this way.

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    Nautical cutie~

    Grand Banks - From top to bottom: Permanent Vacation (cocktail), Oysters Champagne, Caviar Hash Brown

    From top to bottom: Permanent Vacation (cocktail), Oysters Champagne, Caviar Hash Brown

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