I visited this establishment last Saturday and the service was great. We had reservations and were seated as soon as we arrived. The service was fast, and the server was very polite. We both ordered oysters on the half shell and a drink. The blood orange margarita was delicious and the oysters had 2 sauces and lemon which was fresh and tasty. We were seated outside and had a great view of the Hudson in a shaded area. The ambiance was good and I definitely go back. It's a great place for after work drinks and food during the summer. read more

Red Hat on the River - The Hudson - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

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The view of the Hudson was gorgeous today .climate extraordinary However I Ordered a Tito Martini So far the most expensive in all my experience in Westchester at $24 (not a large Martini glass) So be advised Staff very courteous .food as expected read more

Decided to come for an early birthday lunch out of all the waterfront restaurants Yonkers has available. I had heard a lot of great things so had to come and try it. There is a lot of parking available which was great. Upon arriving I noticed right away the outdoor seating was in full swing and I loved how close to the water it was but we opted for indoor seating this time around. I will say we had looked at previous reviews beforehand and had made our choices but, upon checking the menu, it had changed so that was a let down. For appetizers we started with the edamame, ricotta crostini and the soup of the day which was chickpea and escarole. It was a bit strange seeing edamame on their menu but it was deliciously seasoned with the furikake and garlic oil. The ricotta crostini was lackluster. I was expecting a bit of sweetness from the grapes but they just seemed watery once you bit into them. The soup was also just ok a bit under-seasoned. For our entrees we got the chicken Milanese, fried chicken Cesar sandwich, the gnocchi pasta with a side of meatballs and the turkey c.b.a. The chicken Milanese had a wonder salad atop the chicken with all the fixings and the feta cheese added for a nice creamy salty bite. The fried chicken Cesar sandwich was just that. A fried chicken cutlet and Cesar salad stuffed into a brioche bun served with thin cut fries. Can never go wrong with a Cesar salad. The pasta was definitely the star of this meal. The soft pillows of the gnocchi pasta paired with the robust tomato sauce was delicious and with the added meatballs added for a hearty meal. The Turkey C.B.A was such a let down. It literally looked like those sandwiches that come in plastic but just plated. For such a nice restaurant that dish definitely gotta go. For dessert we got the Key Lime Pie and the Profiteroles without chocolate. (There was an allergy at the table). The key lime was perfectly tart and the graham crust gave this nutty goodness that was just delicious. The profiteroles were also so yummy with the crunchy puff pastry, creamy ice cream and then the cherries and candied almonds made for a perfect dessert. While I can appreciate a restaurant changing up their menu often, there are some dishes that should stay put! read more

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Views of the Hudson were amazing! We had a short wait for the patio and order drinks on the rooftop while we waited. The patio is very large so the turnover seems somewhat quick. Cocktails and beer were extremely pricey. Over $20 for a cocktail and $15 for a beer. Most staff were very courteous except for our server. She seemed annoyed that we were not ordering dessert or beverages and was not very attentive. The bussing staff were much friendlier and more helpful. I would go back for the views. read more

Red Hat on the River - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

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The patio and scenery is beautiful. It was the perfect weather to be out there. We called ahead of time and they told us the roof top was closed for dining and the patio was first come first served. Which was fine. We took the 45 minute drive. I walked up to the hostess and asked if they could accommodate a party of 4 for the patio. She asked me if I had a reservation for it. That confused me.. lol She told us it would be 15-20 minutes wait. as she was taking our info another group of 4 walked up; the guy that took their info was quicker so they go ahead of us on the list. We waited anyway about 25 minutes. My mom had to go back to the hostess station since we saw 3 empty tables. FFWD, Alex was not our server, but maybe the busser. He was great. He was attentive and friendly and helpful. He seriously should be promoted. He did more than our server. We asked for bread for the table, ordered the whipped ricotta app. we got the app, never got the bread. Asked for ice, never got that until Alex came by and got that right away. He was great! Our entrees were the quinoa burger, chicken caesar sandwich and turkey clubs. They were all good, nothing incredible. Maybe dinner is better. The view is spectacular, the food is great and the service was meh, other that Alex, who we appreciate! read more

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Excellent experience in this gorgeous and peaceful place. We enjoyed the atmosphere, the spectacular water view and the sunset while eating our meal. Just so beautiful service was great and very attentive staff. Key lime pie was delicious and so refreshing I forgot to take picture of it. Definitely coming back! read more

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The view is everything on any day even the winter ones; these spring days are wonderfully spent by the water. The staff is polite and quick to get you seated . On a spring day the wait for out doors was 45 minutes so we opted for indoors. We were quickly seated and given water menus where the story of the buildings origin is detailed with lovely list of drinks and delightful choices to eat . The tuna tostada was 3 lovely bites ; my salmon was perfectly prepared and my other half's lobster roll was truly delicious served with his choice of fries . We were there not even an hour but enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. read more

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Heard red hat on the river is one of the river view restaurants in westchester and came to try it on a weekend for brunch. Did not need a reservation and they have a big free parking lot for the complex so that was great. There were outdoor seatings along the river with really nice views. Inside was nice as well, still with great views. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The appetizers sounded nice so we got four of them and one main entree to share between the two of us. Just like the other river view restaurants in westchester, this seemed to be american fusion with something else (e.g. italian, spanish, etc.) and everything was pretty standard and overall taste pleasant. One thing was that it was quite pricy, all appetizers were more than $20 for only modest amounts and the entrees were mostly more than $40. All the river view restaurants in this area are on the more expensive side for the views but this one was the most expensive yet. Food-wise was good but did not blow me away. Overall I probably would have preferred one of the other river view restaurants in like dobbs ferry or hasting on hudson. Still was an enjoyable brunch though, worth the visit. read more

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Very disappointed, food is terrible here as is the service . Outdoor views are spectacular! But eat elsewhere. Had their raw oysters which were not fresh and tiny, beet and goat cheese salad was palatable, burger was tasteless as was the branzino. Waste of money read more

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Red Hat on the River is a good place if you're looking for a solid lunch/brunch restaurant. I ordered the moules frites, and while I wished the sauce had been reduced a bit more to cook off the wine, the mussels themselves were fresh and delicious. The fries were the star because they were skinny and crispy! I loved the cozy restaurant and the charming decor. The service was great and all the waiters and waitresses were outstanding! The beautiful view of the Hudson River was such a bonus! The weather was chilly for spring so we sat inside but I've been here before and sat outside which was amazing! We had a variety of desserts but my favorite was the olive oil carrot cake. Wow that cake was super moist and tasty! If you want a nice view and good food, I would suggest giving Red Hat on the River a try. read more

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I came here recently with my family to celebrate a special occasion. We made reservations in advance and requested to be seated near a window. We ended up being seated on the balcony, so not a window, but still a nice view. We shared the tapas plate, which came with pan con tomate, marcona almonds, cheese/marinated mushroom skewers, fennel crackers, and chorizo. Bread and butter is available upon request, and I highly recommend requesting it. The bread comes out warm and crunchy. For my meal, I had the chicken liver parfait, which was topped with cherries and served with crostini. I also had the beet salad, which was served over yogurt. Both were pretty good. For dessert, we shared the olive oil cake, which was on the specials menu. This is a restaurant where you are paying for the view. The prices are a little high for the quality of the food itself and the menu isn't very cohesive (ex.: tapas, edamame, and tostada all available). All that being said, the service was decent and we had a good time. read more

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I came here for a business dinner and it was great. First it was a big party around 40 different people, that is a lot to handle but this place handled it so well. I was shocked myself at how professional they were. They seated us upstairs and the staff did such a good job with making sure everyone received their food and it was correct. I was worried but this staff surpassed my expectations. Now this place is quite beautiful and I will be back because to see the sunset would be amazing. The food, I ordered tuna tartare and it was interesting more of a deconstructed approach but it was really fresh. My main entree was the steak frites which was good, it would have benefited from more salt. We also ordered another appetizer and that was good, it was cheese, olives and meats. The dessert was chocolate cake which was ok. The meal was good, you can taste the quality but the food itself did not wow me. I do believe it was what I ordered. I would definitely go back and order other items. Overall it was a great experience and I recommend them to others. read more

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Wowzers, what an incredible location! The view is gorgeous, it's right smack on the Hudson River. If it wasn't 100 degrees outside, I would have loved to sit outside. Mental note was made to come back during more mild weather. I imagine it's probably also a lovely place to have brunch. We went for dinner at 6:15 on a Friday evening in late July. We made a reservation but didn't need one. I've seen better drink menus, I've seen worse. The spicy guava margarita piqued my interest and I went with that. GF was boring and ordered a pinot grigio. I was excited for the cocktail but it was all guava and no spicy other than just a jalapeno slice on top. There were some intriguing appetizers but we went with "something snack" GF says. Maybe table snack? It was almost like a lil finger food thing with crackers, spicy cheese cubes, olives, and almonds. It was surprisingly sparse for a $15 appetizer but I guess this is NY after all. There were literally I want to say 3 or 4 crackers that were a very unusual shape. GF wasn't into them because they were too "cookie-esque" but only in texture, they were definitely savory in taste. The almonds were delicious and were albino almonds or I guess just regular almonds with the lil skin taken off. The olives were tasty. The cheese cubes were like cheese but with a spicy seasoning and they were TO DIE. I wish there were more than 4. I ordered the pasta alla norma. The rigatoni was delightfully al dente. The sauce was copious but also copious in terms of onions which I despise so trying to avoid them was most of my dinner experience. I'd get it again though. I do wish they had more vegetarian entrees. GF ordered the nicoise salad with salmon which looked amazing. Tons of veggies and salmon. GF says "it was excellent, very nicely dressed". The service was very good. Our server was attentive without being too up our ass. Overall, a good experience primarily due to the location. read more

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Location - 7 (views, ambiance) Food - 3 Service 3.5 Wonderful location, right by the Hudson River, wonderful views. We were sitting inside as outside was sunny and umbrellas offered limited coverage. We visited the restaurant for Sunday brunch. I had a blood orange/Prosecco drink, a cross between Bellini and Mimosa. The drink was fine, but $17 for a little champagne flute? We shared an appetizer called tapas on the river which looked like a plate of snacks a child would make for himself at home. I ordered classic eggs Benedict. The eggs were cooked perfect for the Benedict, but the rest of absolutely mediocre (taste, presentation, etc). My wife had crab cake sandwich - the crab cake was possibly the worst I ever had. Service was okay - nothing wrong, but just okay. You can go there for the views, but probably not for food. read more

Red Hat on the River - Eggs Benedict - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

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Food, service, ambience- this is a wonderful restaurant- literally waterside it's absolutely gorgeous. The cocktails are creative and delicious, wonderful wine list and the food is fantastic! We come here often, my husband comes to red hat twice a week for lunch- it is not to be missed! read more

What a delicious afternoon I just had, at Red Hat on the River. My friend and I wanted to try something new and after a coin toss, Red Hat it was! I wish the weather had been better because Red Hat sits beautifully on the Hudson and the views would have been incredible. Thanks a lot, fog. The hosts greeted us and sat us immediately. Now here's where the first and only* hiccup of the night occurred: I asked our server if they had Coke or Pepsi products. She said "Pepsi" but when she saw that I clearly had a coke preference, she stated "well I think we have some cans of coke". You mean the best kind of coke? GREAT! I anxiously awaited my can of coke but when the server brought over the glass, already filled with "coke", my suspicions grew. I took a sip of what was clearly FLAT Pepsi. As Judge Judy once said, "Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining." No way soda from a CAN would have tasted like that...and I know my coke. No big deal, I ordered a "sprite" or whatever they actually served and it was fine. For apps we ordered the peach burrata and the crab cakes. The crab cakes, while yummy, were INCREDIBLY small. I'm talking ACTUAL bite size. The peach burrata was amazing! The peaches mixed with cucumbers were incredibly fresh and made for such a fresh bite. We asked for some bread to accompany the burrata. (Side note: what is it with places serving burrata with no toast points or bread? I don't get that) For our entrees we had the lobster roll with a side salad and the rice bowl with shrimp. NO NOTES!! The rice bowl was fragrant and delicious and the lobster was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Since we ate all our food, we knew we deserved dessert. We both ordered the golden latte but mine was hot while hers was iced. I appreciated what they tried to do there, but both of our drinks could've been a little sweeter. I asked for some sugar and it definitely helped. Along with our drinks we shared the lemon ricotta cake. It was superb! We literally ate everything! I actually can't wait to try it again with my fiancé. They have a steak frite on the menu and you can choose whether you want strip steak or a ribeye! read more

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Red Hat on the River is such a charming spot it gave off a distinctly European vibe, despite being nestled right in Westchester. The space itself is beautifully designed with a chic, airy ambiance that makes you feel like you've been transported somewhere along the Riviera. We started with the arugula salad, which was light, fresh, and a perfect appetizer. For my main course, I had the chicken Milanese, which was absolutely massive but so delicious the crispy cutlet paired perfectly with the pesto and the fresh little salad on top. When it came to dessert, I couldn't decide between the affogato dessert and the chocolate cake, so I left it up to my waitress to surprise me she chose the chocolate cake, which was rich, decadent, and a perfect way to end the meal. The overall experience felt elevated yet relaxed, and I'd definitely come back. read more

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I am a chef so nothing ever impresses me, but after today's perfectly cook scallops in a perfect hudson valley location: i have one suggestion - just go! read more

This is the place to attend on a Wednesday evening as soon they open for business, a quiet place to take friends/ coworkers/ family , service is great, not crowed at all , able to eat peacefully, great view of the Hudson & bridge. Food made & prepared well. Able to make reservations or just walk in, plenty of parking, after dinner walk in the boardwalk . Had the meatball & crab cake soft & tender. The burger and steak is a must try. Home made pasta tasty . The chocolate cake and key lime pie are delicious. Good portion , not overwhelming Or heavy. read more

Red Hat on the River - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

We returned to RH and brought friends with us. As always the staff from the host to Betty our server everyone the best. The menu and drinks were great, including the desserts options. The atmosphere nice, noice level was average, one may carry a conversation. The location is priceless, the restaurant is well kept. Try Red Hat on the River you won't regret it. read more

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Went here for lunch with a bunch of people and we shared a bunch of stuff! I got a lavender mocktail that wasn't quite my style as it was a bit bitter and I tend to like sweeter drinks but that was on me for ordering something floral. We all shared the burrata and grilled peaches, charcuterie and meatballs. The meatballs were so yummy. I loved the combination of burrata, toast and the grilled peaches. The charcuterie was good too, I always like to see what restaurants decide to include in their charcuterie because it gives me a chance to explore something I've never tried before. I found out that I might like mortadella lol. My only gripe was the lack of variety with the cheeses. Now we also shared some desserts; lemon ricotta cake, flourless chocolate cake, olive oil cake with peaches and key lime pie. I was a bit disappointed in the lemon ricotta cake, it had a weird texture that was off putting for me and I couldn't really pinpoint where this was coming from but it was like biting into something that had poppy seeds or something and the berry compote that came with it had the complete opposite flavor profile of the cake. The cake was supposed to be light and refreshing but the compote was warm and had a wintery, molasses taste that didn't go well. The chocolate cake was okay, I know flourless chocolate cake always has a more bitter taste but I always hope for something more fudgy. I did love the olive oil cake with peaches was a perfect cake balanced with the refreshing peach and whipped cream. And my favorite thing of the day for last: that awesome key lime pie. It was so wonderfully balanced and not too sour. Really rounded out the lunch in the best way! I think there are some things that could be tweaked but overall I liked pretty much everything! read more

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Convenient, great view by the river, friendly staff and really good food and wine. I've also sat at the bar and enjoyed cocktails here. read more

Red Hat on the River - Rooftop bar - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

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This place was so beautifully decorated and in such an interesting location. Can't wait to revisit during the summer and sitting outside to enjoy the water views. I was taken here by my sisters for my birthday and I had it on my bucket list of restaurants for about 5-6 years. Glad we went, I didn't give a 5 star because we had to purchase straws. Now I know that sounds odd and shouldn't affect the score but it should be written somewhere even on the menu maybe that they don't do straws not even paper ones and you only get a cocktail stirrer which sorry but how do you stir your drink without one lol $.75 for a reusable straw which I don't even know where I put it after we left. The food was amazing, service was great, drinks so/so wasn't impressed but won't deter me from trying again another time. read more

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Food poor and menu deceptively descriptive Lobster Roll inedible Quinoa Burger inedible Deviled eggs are 3 tiny quail eggs. Crab Cakes all filler, tiny and also inedible. Prince Edward mussels are NOT from Prince Edwards. Prices are out of control with no bearing to the quality of the food and size of portions. Go elsewhere to enjoy the view. This place is a bust. read more

Red Hat seems to have taken a downturn in recent months. The food is simply not as fresh or well prepared. Their specials have by and large disappeared, as have entrees such as branzino (which was quite good). I hope they can regain their kitchen excellence, especially with seafood dishes. It's a lovely setting there on the Hudson, but the restaurant experience has become too expensive to pay only for the view. read more

We stopped for dinner to get a view of the river. The view is absolutely stunning and the interior of the restaurant is lovely. We started with the olives and tuna tostadas. But we're excellent but I think the olives are really special. For dinner, I had moules frites, my daughter had branzino, and my mom had the pasta. Ask for lemon with your fish. I tried a zero proof pomegranate martini that was quite good. I had a golden latte which was delicious. My daughter had the lemon ricotta cake which was very special. The service was courteous and attentive. I recommend you stop by and check it out. read more

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Although this place is a bit pricey, it's absolutely worth it. I came here in June to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, and I can confidently say I'll be back for any future celebration. After dinner, we asked if we could go up to the rooftop to relax and take photos, and the staff couldn't have been kinder--they happily let us go up and didn't rush us at all. We ended up staying until closing, enjoying a few more drinks outside with beautiful views. It was such a memorable experience! read more

It was so lovely to spend an afternoon on their patio enjoying the water. Service was great, everyone very accommodating. We just split apps -- crab cakes and garlic parm fries. I do not think the crab cakes were worth the price but the fries were great. Food aside, I think this place is totally worth it just to be able to sit on the water. read more

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Amazing service, view and food . Looking forward to going back again, this time on the terrace

Red Hat on the River delivers consistent quality. The location is excellent. The river views create a calm setting that lifts the entire experience. The interior is clean and well kept. The atmosphere feels refined without being loud. The service stands out. The staff greets you with professionalism. They know the menu. They check in at the right moments. Drinks arrive fast. Courses move on time. You feel taken care of from start to finish. The food shows skill. The ingredients taste fresh. The dishes arrive at the correct temperature. The seafood is prepared with precision. The steaks come out at the requested temperature. The salads are crisp. The desserts show attention to detail. You get strong value for the price. The consistency, quality, and service justify the cost. The restaurant works well for date nights, family dinners, or business meals. Red Hat on the River is one of the most reliable restaurants in the area. I recommend it to anyone looking for a clean setting, good service, and well prepared food. read more

It's barely a three star. Food for the price could be much better. Very slow service. Got my order wrong. The view of the Hudson is nice. read more

The service was awful, the waitress could not have been more rude. At the end she didn't even give us the check, but asked one of the other servers to give it to us. The food was terrible, the Caesar dressing was oily, the sandwich my husband had was dry. Overall bad experience. read more

At Red Hat, you're paying for the river views and the very cool decor inside the restaurant. Our meals were all good, but I wouldn't characterize them as memorable. I will give kudos to our waiter who was attentive and highly personable ... I wish I got his name to give him a personal shout out. read more

@redhatontheriver 1 Bridge St, Irvington, NY 10533 Meals NONNA'S MEATBALLS - red sauce, fresh ricotta, basil MOULES FRITES - garlic, white wine, butter, thyme, shallots, served with frites RED HAT BURGER - cheddar, pickles, caramelized onions, house sauce, brioche roll, greens or frites PASTA | ORECCHIETTE | SAUSAGE - crushed tomato soffritto, whipped ricotta PORCHETTA SANDWICH - roasted pork seasoned with garlic, rosemary, & olive oil, broccoli rabe, provolone piccante, roasted peppers, garlic aioli, toasted baguette, greens or frites Dessert PROFITEROLES - vanilla ice cream filled cream puff, dark chocolate sauce, brandied cherries, candied almonds SOMETHING CHOCOLATE - flourless chocolate cake, raspberry, whipped cream Red Hat on the River is absolutely beautiful, the views are stunning, the service is amazing! Perfect place for birthdays, small weddings or just a catch up brunch/dinner with friends read more

Avoid at all costs, unless you are fine paying $300 for a river view with terrible food, bad service and crappy drinks. I have been a long time customer of Red Hat and had some nice dinners in the past three months (March - May 2026) but just had dinner tonight (June 6) and the plunge in quality is horrendous. It seems the owner decided to slash costs and now what used to be a nice tuna tartare appetizer is $30 for three little chips with a tiny portion of tuna on each one. The sudden change or I should say, plunge in quality is deplorable. Now a total rip off and angered all of us at the table. The formerly delicious Chicken Milanese, is now half the size, tasteless, and they decided to discontinue any greens on top, which is a signature of a proper Chicken Milanese. Also we had several orders messed up/ wrong dishes served and drastically inferior service for the prices they charge. The owner pushed too far to rip off customers hoping they would not notice. I noticed big time and I'm not going back. I would rather bring my own hamburger and a beer and sit at the free picnic tables along the River right in front of Red Hat. read more

Food was delicious. Services was great. Ambiance on point, just a bit hot upstairs, but the vibe was perfect for 3 friends from college to catch up. read more

Great drinks (bit pricey), solid food, excellent views. Tried the crab cakes, burger, and BBQ Chicken sandwich (Labor Day menu). Really enjoyed the burger--it was perfectly cooked as requested. The crab cakes were also great. BBQ Chicken sandwich was satisfying but fell kind of short. It was fried chicken with some sort of BBQ sauce coating. But the combination didn't work for us because the fried chicken skin got soggy. We'll be back to soak up the views of the river. Thank you Red Hat! read more

Red Hat on the River - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

You can't beat the views here. We even braved the 90° temps to sit outside and take it all in. The food was all very good. The burger was cooked perfectly. The quinoa burger sort of fell apart but was still tasty. The service left something to be desired. read more

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Sat at the bar! It was small but good ambiance. Those sitting in the restaurant had a nice view of the review. Food was excellent. read more

Red Hat on the River - Get the Lemon Ricotta Cake!! It doesn't look like much but it's so good. - Seafood Near Me - Irvington, New York

Excellent food! The flavors in each meal are subtle but extremely well paired! The only complaint is considering portion sizes and simplicity of certain food items, the dishes are quite overpriced. Service is great and if you're looking for a place to enjoy a meal with chatter in the background, this is the spot! read more

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