Amazing Thanksgiving Dinner! I did a lot of research to find restaurants offering traditional menu options on Thanksgiving for a somewhat reasonable price. At $89 per person for a 3 course prix-fixe, Park Ave Kitchen was definitely on the lower end of the price scale (most places were $150+, if you could even get a reservation a few months out). I liked that there were both traditional Thanksgiving options as well as items from the regular menu, so we were able to get a mix of things. I went with my mom and sister and we split everything: First Course: Harvest Salad, Pear Salad, Lobster Dumplings Second Course: Oven Roasted Turkey, Crispy Skin Salmon, Harvest Squash Risotto w/ Seared Scallops Third Course: Apple Pie, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Carrot Cake Everything was delicious, and I think the turkey and stuffing was the best I've ever had in my life. That stuffing was to die for, and my only complaint is that it was not a larger portion! I usually find turkey to be dry and bland, but quite enjoyed the turkey here and found it to be moist and flavorful. The portions were very generous and the service was great. I'd definitely come back for Thanksgiving dinner here! read more

We had a reservation for Valentine's Day and were very excited to visit. But we were disappointed quickly and often. We waited at the hostess stand for about 2-3 minutes before anyone acknowledged or spoke to us. The tables were EXTREMELY packed together. It was a challenge to navigate to our table without disturbing other patrons. The table we were offered was so close to other tables we couldn't even sit down. Another couple laughed and said "we can move our table, we had a problem sitting down too!" Then another couple asked to be moved also due to the uncomfortable and packed seating. The overall ambience didn't feel romantic or special. Lights were too bright music was too low. (Not saying we wanted to eat in the dark with blasting music, just the atmosphere didn't feel special at all) The presentation of the food was great. BUT it was all slightly above warm/room temperature and as a result everything got cold quickly. Our server was careless, offered no personality, forgot items we asked for, took our appetizer plates before the appetizer arrived, and had an overall unengaged personality. One of the worst servers I ever experienced. He added nothing positive to our experience. Overall, I would never return here and would never recommend this place to anyone. read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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I ordered brewed coffee and they charged me wrong price. and also I ordered classic bagel with egg and bacon but they gave me like Mac egg muffin. I didn't notice until I went back........ They forgot my order and i had to ask for it............... read more

Nice spot for lunch meetings however, when busy service can lag. Overall, food was delicious. The salmon was flavorful and had a nice kick to it. read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - Salmon - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Second time dining with a friend who is big David Burke fan and it was restaurant week happy hour. I had a 6pm dinner. Bartender was generous with the my friend's wine portions. Service was overall great and accommodating. The GM was very hands on and doing whatever he can to keep the flow going. I ordered from the restaurant week menu and the portions were definitely smaller. Ambiance was modern with an open space kitchen and very welcoming. I started off with the Spring Time Bubbles which was refreshing and we were celebrating life. My friend ordered from the happy hour menu and she was very satisfied with her happy hour steak and roasted potatoes (substitute for the endless fries). I also ordered the slider stack with endless fries. Not only was the slider stack Instagram worthy but it tasted good, loved this new version of steak fries. However, the fries are best consumed fresh. I ate one slider and took the rest home. For the appetizer I ordered the Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho and it was pretty thick, not my favorite. For the entree, I ordered the crispy skin salmon which I enjoyed ate everythink off the plate. For dessert I ordered the Tiny Dancer Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, which was good and rich enough to mask the alcohol after taste. I was too full to finish the dessert. I would definitely return for happy hour and pre-fixe dinner. read more

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This place came recommended to me while I was visiting midtown so I stopped by for dinner. I really enjoyed the lobster risotto, it was really comforting. The bacon appetizer was pretty good too, everyone in my party liked pickles so we were fighting over it the cotton candy tree with cake pops was a cute dessert. read more

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Wanted to love this place but was underwhelmed. First customers in dining room at about 11:10 on a Sunday. Manager kind enough to let us pick a table and wait for our guest ( 11:30 res). Our guest arrived and a full 10 min before server came back to take drink order. Mimosas took a long time to be delivered and were on the small size. Brunch items were small ( my waffle was super skinny). The Asian fried chicken with it was a small portion and not super moist. Caesar salad good but small. Rock shrimp omelette ordered by our guest was enjoyed. Small snafu with check as only customer copy came back with credit card. Dining room ambiance nice. Noise level was fine but they were mainly empty on the Sunday AM we were there. Would not recommend or go back. Saying this to be honest based on my experience. People working there were nice. read more

Stopped in for an express lunch - $30 for small bite of appetizer, main, and a cookie. Very busy, a lot of folks. The lobster dumplings were a small bite, good flavor. The buccatini and clams was so-so - not much flavor other than a little salt. And they gave a single cookie to me. Not exactly a stack of "cookies" like on the menu? The bolognese that my fellow diner had was a good one, though - so will aim for that next time. Next door they have a take-out area but according to folks in the building, it's not nearly as good as the sit-down restaurant's food. read more

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Staying at the nearby Lexington hotel made it convenient to choose to dine here at Park Avenue kitchen. The food and beverage stood out to me but the service was lacking. I was not greeted upon entry and probably stood there for about a minute before anyone did acknowledge me. It's not as if they were that busy with a whole whopping 6 tables occupied. I also waited quite some time between being seated and my order being taken. I debated walking out. Glad I didn't because the food and cold glass of wine made up for it. If in the area I would dine at Park Avenue again. If you are in a rush it may not be the place for you. read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - Tikki masala sea bass - New American Near Me - New York, New York

We come here for work lunches sometimes and they always deliver! The food is done properly exactly what you would expect for a NYC sit down lunch spot. The Service is great with friendly staff and they are very attentive. The prices are pretty reasonable for midtown and you are definitely getting what you pay for here so if you're in the area with some coworkers for lunch it's a very reliable place to stop for a meal that isn't fast food and take out. read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - Salmon Lunch - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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This review is long overdue, as I dined here in October '24. I'm a huge fan of Chef David Burke and have dined in all of his Manhattan restaurants so of course, when I heard that he opened a casual dining spot and restaurant minutes from Midtown, I had to try. I chose to dine here to celebrate my birthday with another fellow foodie and David Burke fan and it's unanimous, we both agree that the dinner did not disappoint! The clothesline black pepper maple glazed bacon was excellent and it's served with a sprig of rosemary which they light on fire so you get that delicious smoky scent when dining. The bacon is also slightly charred at table side when served. The tomato soup au gratin was also a must try. It was unlike any other tomato soup I've had before - a hint of sweet, robust tomatoes and that basil just blended so nicely. It's cheesy but not overwhelming and silky finish, not heavy at all. For dinner, I had the sea scallops with butternut ravioli. Outstanding flavor profiles. It had exotic mushrooms, watercress pesto and pumpkin seeds. A really exquisite dish. Scallops were charred beautifully. My friend ordered the bison short ribs with Jack cheese polenta. That was another winning dish. For dessert, we had to order the classic cake pop tree. If you've ever been to a DB restaurant, it's always on the menu. Called the OG cake pop tree and indeed it's a spectacle of a dish. Several flavors of cake pops (think black and white cookie, chocolate toffee, cheesecake with graham cracker) served with cotton candy and bubble gum whipped cream. It's so much fun to eat! Served on a tree like stand... It's the best. Chef David Burke even made an appearance at dinner, waving to diners and greeting people. I was lucky to score a birthday card with his autograph!! It truly was the best evening. Our server, Terry T. was quick to take our orders and well versed with the menu. He was serving quite a number of tables at the same time so credit is due for his service. We started with the popularly reviewed appetizers: - tomato soup au gratin, absolutely a must try. This soup was so rich but not heavy. Robust in flavor and the "au gratin" really makes a difference. The cheese and fresh basil truly makes this a gem. - clothesline bacon, as in the name, each maple glazed bacon strip is served, hanging on a line and it's nicely seasoned with a hint of fresh, semi coarse black pepper. There's a sprig of Rosemary clipped on the end and it's set a flame when presented. I believe it's to give you that smoky, herb scent while enjoying that heavenly piece of bacon. When presented at the table, the server takes a lighter and heats up each slice of bacon once more before we dig in, this process heats up that maple glaze more. Such a great idea as it draws out the flavors and stays warm. The presentation along with a scissor for you to continue clipping away, makes this a unique dish. The OG Lollipop cake pop cheesecake tower Per my dining companion, the cotton candy which he's never had before was terribly sweet but surprisingly not terrible. Ha ha The cake pops were extremely sweet but oh so tasty! read more

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Ambiance (5/5): The whole dining floor was bustling! Expect it to be fairly loud but not loud that you can't hear one another. Service (5/5): We were welcomed as soon as we arrived and seated immediately to our reservation time. My partner ordered a diet coke and when a second one came around, he gave it us anyways! I thought the service was very attentive throughout. Someone (perhaps management) also came to check in later in our meal. We came for the NYC Restaurant Week $60 dinner menu. Every single item that we ordered was a 5/5. Gruyere Popover: holy cow don't miss out on the bread option! They are so soft and tasted ravishing on its own but with butter was even better. The corn bread was a nice edition but I didn't have much of it. Clothesline Bacon: The presentation is superb with someone coming out with a blowtorch and getting the herby-charred flavors infused. The bacon was thick, juicy, and delicious. Salmon Bites: The rice was crispy and the flavors were all very integrated with the spicy salmon and the eel sauce. I loved it! Bison short ribs: Wow the meat just fell off the bone. It must have been slow-cooked in a delicious sauce because every bite was soaked in rich, umami flavor. The bed of corn polenta soaked up all the sauce. Although the roasted veggies seemed to be decorative, they too were charred with a unique flavor to them. Afoggato - perfect Crème brûlée - not too sweet, wonderful texture This is actually my second time at a David Burke restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed the food there too. For anyone who likes it here, definitely check out David Burke Tavern on 62 in UES! I'm definitely dining here again and joined their rewards program! read more

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My husband and I had a late lunch before hopping onto a flight. The restaurant was literally one block from our hotel. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Sunday afternoon. The restaurant's interior is beautiful. It's very modern and bright. The tables are big and spaced out from one another. Our server was very nice and friendly. She was quick with our orders and quick with getting everything to our table. She checked in frequently and was responsive to our requests for more drinks, extra napkins, etc. The food was good. We ordered a Cesar salad and fries to share. I ordered the roasted chicken breast for my entree. Cesar salad was good, no complaints. My husband and I really enjoyed the chips. They were sliced into thin wedges. It was seasoned well but we wished it was a little crispier. For my roasted chicken breast, the skin was crispy and delicious. The chicken itself was cooked well but was bland. The vegetable accompaniment was good and added texture and flavor when paired with the chicken. We also ordered a sundae for dessert. Again, no complaints. The food was pricey but pretty standard for the location. read more

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Love this place so much! Been going here lately for lunch and so much appreciate the atmosphere and people that works here. They are so helpful and nice. The menu option is categorized perfectly to ensure you don't get confused with what they have to offer. They have a salad/bowl bar, sandwiches, pizza and much more... I'm crazy about their chicken Parnassian sandwich. OMG! It's so delicious! It's literally cheesy and the chicken parmigiana is so darn tasty and juicy. The sizing portion is perfect for two people or if you are super hungry - then it's all yours. I also had their fried turkey sandwich that was so healthy yet super duper delicious. Haha! It goes good with a side of French fries! If you are in the area; I'd definitely recommend exploring this restaurant. read more

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I loved brunch at Park Avenue Kitchen! I had the waffles (without the chicken) and they were absolutely amazing - perfectly crispy and delicious. The presentation was beautiful, and while the vibe leans a bit toward a hotel restaurant (or maybe a chic retirement spot on weekends), the food and service were both excellent. Plus, it's close by, so super convenient! read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Terrific new spot, super happy he's here in my neighborhood. Exciting changes with delicious cuisine right here!

Great place for lunch. The lobster dumplings boasts a lot of flavor. The salads were what you'd expect but it was fresh and salmon was cooked perfectly. read more

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Absolutely incredible. This was the best meal I've ever experienced. I love the details and the granola gift after dinner. read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - The ambience - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I had good meal here but not great. I'd probably go 3.5 stars. The atmosphere is good and my service was excellent. The Pino Noir by the glass was excellent. But the food was just ok. I had the pork chop with clams and it looks amazing (see the pics) but the pork was a bit dry and the clams were very chewy, not like normal clams chewiness, like overcooked chewy. The butter, lemon sauce was amazing. I also got the creamed spinach and leaks and it was more like a cream soup, I couldn't find any leaks, and it needed salt, just not very good. So I was disappointed given David Burke's name was on it and it is convenient to where I stay when I come to town but I won't be back. read more

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DB chicken was pretty good. Lobster dumplings too. Chocolate mousse cake was tasty. Casual vibes more of a office dinner spot read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - Chicken - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Best-Kept Happy Hour (HH) Secret! We sat at the bar on a Sunday evening and enjoyed their HH special from 4 to 7 pm. Don't miss the martini flight - Kate made the best dirty martini. For food, the two of us shared the stacked sliders, steak & frites, and lobster dumplings. I loved the presentation of the stacked sliders. The steak was cooked to perfection - rare to medium rare. The lobster dumplings were cute and a great Happy Hour deal, but I don't feel the need to try them again. We had so much fun enjoying our Happy Hour experience and being pampered by Kate! read more

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Park Avenue Kitchen is an attractive restaurant that was convenient to out hotel. The room was bustling with holiday revelers, and everybody seemed to be in a good mood. We began with Lobster Dumplings and they were fabulous. I opted for the Bison Short Ribs, and my husband chose a Steak. Both were fabulous. Our bill was reasonable for Midtown. A very good experience. read more

This place has two restaurant week menus, with both the cheaper and more expensive options having solid choices. We went for the Caesar salad, chicken and dessert, which was very good. There is an upcharge to share a restaurant week menu but it was not the full price. We also got the lobster risotto, which was delicious but did come with an empty shell head and tail that seemed unnecessary. Overall it was a solid choice. read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - Lobster risotto - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Food and service was excellent. Anthony the head waiter makes the place fun. An easy walk from Grand Central Terminal if you ride the train in. It's on our revisit list. read more

Nice decor but very open environment and it got really noisy at lunch as other table guests kept arriving. Not sure why they had the need to play rock music throughout the restaurant. Not the friendliest service here by our server. The dishes were prepared nicely but my steak was overcooked. read more

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Exceptional Food & Above-and-Beyond Hospitality Our first night in New York, we checked into our hotel, dropped our bags, and walked over to Park Avenue Kitchen by David Burke, just around the corner. From the start, the general manager, Anthony, greeted us with incredible energy and seated us where my husband could watch the U.S. Open on the bar TVs. Our server, Terry T., was outstanding--professional, attentive, and spot-on with his recommendations. We started with a Caesar salad that was crisp, fresh, and perfectly dressed, with crunchy croutons and plenty of Parmesan. For mains, my husband had the DB Roasted Chicken and I ordered the Crispy Skin Salmon. Both were excellent, and I especially appreciated being asked how I preferred my salmon cooked--rare, just the way I like it. It came out beautifully, with skin so crisp it would make Gordon Ramsay proud. After dinner, we mentioned we were celebrating our 18th anniversary. Anthony went above and beyond by recommending one of his favorite New York restaurants--usually a four- to six-month wait--and personally calling right in front of us to secure a reservation. That thoughtful gesture, combined with the quality food and warm hospitality, left a lasting impression. David Burke should be proud of this team. We highly recommend Park Avenue Kitchen and will definitely return on our next visit to New York. read more

Was craving a sausage egg cheese this morning and as usual NYC has dozens of options. Walking around the Grand Central area led me to Park Ave by David Burke- which looks better for dinner and lunch, but they had a breakfast sign! Larry was on grill at the time, and helped make the location comfortable and inviting! And the bagel was cooked just right-lots of egg and cheese, and soft to the bite! My only qualms: technically expensive but, in line with the area. Definitely higher quality than a deli! But the sausage could have been bigger. read more

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Welcoming, beautiful, delicious. I haven't been to this part of New York City in a while and this new David Burke restaurant was just across from a hotel. I've stayed at 100's of times. Welcoming: As a single diner, I'm not often greeted with a warm welcome; however, John the host welcome to me with open arms. I was given many options of where I might sit and which menu I might enjoy. I offered a seat in the dining room and was pleasantly surprised with a lovely corner banquette. There weee large groups, business dinners, couples w 40 yr anniversary and couples on date 3, and of course some singles too. The restaurant is beautiful appointed and decorated. It was pristine and clean. Absolute joy to sit and catch my breath. The menus had so many wonderful and delicious options. It was a little bit hard to choose. I ended up with the black Sea Bass "tiki masala" complemented w coconut rice, tumeric, chic peas and zucchini chips. The Sea Bass was perfection- filet w seasoned and savory, crispy skin in one side and a fresh, moist, flaky fish beneath. It was amazing - I had to eat every bite! I requested a small salad -though not on the menu and I received a beautiful, fresh green salad. The service was excellent from moment I was seated until I departed. This is a standout on the East side. I'll go again! Thanks team for a wonderful experience. read more

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Hands down the best pastrami I ever had! Lobster dumplings were amazing as well. Service is good as expected in a Midtown Park Ave restaurant. read more

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Absolutely loved this place. Food atmosphere and service were on point Let's start with atmosphere: it was fairly quiet. We sat at the bar. And our bartender Lucci was super nice and efficient. Great service Everything came out on time. Cooked to perfection I ordered salad with rare steak. It was amazing. My partner ordered burger. Which was cooked well done. How he likes it and he loved it. I also got mushrooms with spinach. And i loved it. Not oily. Not over cooked. Just perfect One side of the restaurant is a sit down place the other side is grab and go and had different menu Great place. David burke never disappoints. read more

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My friends and I came here during brunch. It definitely feels fancy and upscale. I wasn't too hungry so I got the Tomato Soup. We also shared the 3 side deal for the table which included Mushrooms/Spinach, Brussels Sprouts and Fries. Everything was great and I particularly loved my soup. It was a fun twist of the classic French Onion soup where the cheese is melted beautifully on top. read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - Tomato Soup - New American Near Me - New York, New York

lovely little fine dining establishment. they have some lunch special my mom wanted but i guess saturday they have brunch only. we had the world famous bacon. never had something with that extravagant presentation. tasty and thick. not understanding the pickle with it. i had the lobster dumplings. tasty but the spicy tomato sauce i felt like really didnt go with it. it was right next to our hotel. check it out read more

Food is always amazing. ... Great Location..... The Tuna and salmon tartar was tasty and delicious.. Service not bad!!!! read more

Had an amazing experience @ Park Ave Kitchen! First, the atmosphere is very cool & the decor absolutely beautiful! The menu has something for everyone and my whole group was VERY happy with their choices. Standout apps were the lobster dumplings and we had to try the clothesline bacon which is now one of my new favorite apps in NYC! Also don't skip the bread & thank me later! I'll save the best for last the service was OUTSTANDING from start to finish, management(Justin) made sure we had the best time, impeccable service and we enjoyed his knowledge & stories about the restaurant and NYC! what an amazing experience i cannot wait to go back! Definitely a gem with delicious food, classic New York charm & hospitality that is rare these days! I recommend you run not walk to enjoy this place as soon as you can! read more

I walked into this place no reservation and sat at the bar the chairs are very comfortable and perfect to sit in. Lucho was helpful he was the bartender he gave me 2 menus to choose from And told me all the details of the restaurant. I didn't even pay attention that this was a David Burke Restaurant his old one I use to go to looked totally different! I ordered the best Brussels sprouts ever very tasty and the Lobster wontons also amazing I could eat 100 of them they were that delicious! I definitely recommend this place it's great for big groups or if you're by yourself eating. I will definitely visit their to go place next door they open at 6 am to try the coffee and whatever else I will check it out! It is fun and cool ! read more

Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Fantastic dining experience! Ordered from the pre-fix lunch menu, in our table of four, everyone ordered a different pre-fix and I must say, it was very difficult to determine one better than the other, everything was amazing. This was my first time at this restaurant but definitely will not be my last. I highly recommend this place. read more

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We were there on 7-13-24 for my son in laws birthday. Big place with good energy. Tables are well separated for a spacious feel. This is a really hard place to find street parking so add 50 if you're driving. We had a drink at the bar before sitting. Table was ready so no issue. Place is not super busy. First just want to say our server, Terry, was excellent. One of the best I've had in a while and I'm not easy. We order drinks 16 for Ketile One, 19 for Martini and 8 for a Stella. Not too bad, I have a thing about getting gouged on drinks for a lousy pour. We shared apps, in order from best to not best, they were all good. Bacon is great, flat bread with Salmon also great. Pretzel crab can very, very good. Least favorite was the lobster dumpling. Last minute we added a small bread, and that was great as well. Forgot they gave us an extra dumpling. It's spicy if you don't like spice, we do For entrees I had the burger, very good. Best entree was the sea bass followed by the sea scallops, then Bison short rib and finally the chicken. For desert we shared a black and white sundae and they added a candle for the birthday. Portions are very large and as usual we over ordered, but that's the way we roll. Just a shout out ask to sit in Terry's section. At the end of the day cost was 450 plus tip and we were stuffed when we left read more

Great location, by everything but far enough away. Service was good, he allowed us time to look things over and did not rush us. The tuna and salmon tartar was delicious, very fresh. The clothesline bacon was spectacular. The flavor, the tableside charring, all cut to order amd melted in our mouths. Favorite entree was the pork chop amd garlicky muscles. It was a bit salty but when you add a chorizo broth it's expected. The clams we cooked to perfection. read more

Arrived at 11:30 on a Sunday. It was not real busy so we were seated right away. Our server was very, friendly, attentive, and efficient. Our meal was incredibly delicious. Our favorite was the clothesline bacon. Caramelized table side was a nice touch. The absolute best bacon I have ever had. I highly recommended dining here if you have the opportunity. read more

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Came here for dinner this past week and had a great time here. The service was excellent. Our server was very attentive. The restaurant had a nice and comfy ambiance. It wasn't too loud so we were able to carry out conversations. Food was delicious. We both ordered from tbd pre-theater menu. I had the tomato and cheese soup which was delicious and so flavorful and my friend had the bacon which was cool they torched it before serving it. It was thick cut with maple syrup. So it was savory and sweet. She loved it and devoured it. For entree I had the short ribs with the cheese polenta and fried sweet potato ring with string beans. The short ribs was cooked beautifully. It was juicy, fell off the bones and had so much flavor. My friend had the seared sea scallop with the butternut squash raviolis which the scallops was cooked perfectly and the raviolis were very flavorful. For dessert we had the key lime pie. I don't usually like key lime pie but I liked this one. The cream On it balanced out the tastiness of the key lim. Would definitely come back again! read more

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