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    Protocol

    4.4 (45 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Pork ribs
    Trisha B.

    Great dining experience! Very lovely vibe here. There's a long bar and the dining area is very spacious with 3 sections that help to split up the noise. Food was good, nothing to write home about, but prices were definitely competitive and portion sizes were perfect. They have a great drink and dessert selection. Service was prompt and the food came out fast! Overall, I'd recommend.

    Duck confit burger over greens
    Juliette P.

    During Family Weekend, we headed to Protocol for dinner. Our son order the smash burger which was devoured quickly. We also had the duck confit burger over lettuce, the acorn squash soup, the fall tagine (not pictured), and the sweet corn arepas. The dishes are arranged in order of how much I enjoyed them -- The duck really was the stand out as it wasnt greasy as duck can sometimes be -- but delightfully flavorful. My husband ordered the Passionate Presbyterian because of the name alone! The server was pleasant too despite the place being quite busy on a Friday evening.

    Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Thomas T.

    The restaurant is very welcoming with so many plants throughout the restaurant. There's plenty of street parking and it's in a busy area. Seat yourself and the staff will greet you with a menu. It did take a while to get someone's attention. The fried chicken sandwich comes with chips. Order a side of fries, they are really good! The chicken is different than other places, I can't quite explain it. I think it's extra crispy while not being overcooked. This is a good place with a relaxing atmosphere.

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    12 Oct 2025: 1) crispy chicken sandwich 2) smash burger 3) hand cut fries 4) classic Caesar salad. Hand cut fries is not crispy. Caesar salad is good.

    Smash burger amazing-ness!!
    Joe S.

    OK - so I do believe their Smash Burger is the best hamburger I have ever had in my life. It's just bursting with flavor. Very impressed. Staff was friendly and helpful. Beer selection decent but not amazing. Other food and sides were all a 9 or 10. Cocktail selection so so but they are willing to go off menu for drinks. Overall high marks in terms of being a great bar and restaurant in the area. The bar itself is also LOOONG and pretty cool. Nice job!

    Smash Burger

    The food was decently priced and tasty, but it was a bit loud and dark where we were sitting. Overall, a nice place to have a meal and a drink, our servers were very attentive.

    White Bean Tapenade
    S S.

    Great vibe and food with good service. I'll definitely be going back to try their regular menu as my family and I went for a Sunday brunch.

    Bloody Mary

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    Great drinks, great food, super service, a really fun ambiance. We will be back, frequently.

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    3 years ago

    Menu is very diverse and service is awesome! Best food that we have had in awhile!!! Love, love , love the ribs and fried chicken sandwich!

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    Ask the Community - Protocol

    Planning on brunch this Sunday. Website says 11-4, Google says 10-2, Instagram has both time frames in different posts, would love to be sure of what time on Sunday you actually open?

    Hi Valerie! Sunday Brunch is 10-2

    What is the food menu?

    Our menu is always evolving with seasonal offerings. Our website has the most up to date menu:… 

    Are there any low top tables or accessible seats?

    Yes, we have low top and accessible seating.

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