While living in Vienna, Austria, friends and family always wanted to enjoy Schnitzel at Figlmüller in Stephansplatz. However, my personal favorite restaurant for authentic Austrian cuisine is Schitzelwirt! They have an exceptional Biergarten in the front of the restaurant or inside dining if you want a more romantic setting. I recommend enjoying their traditional Wiener Schnitzel with Herb Potatoes. Aperol Spritz & local Sturm Wine pairs nicely with this meal. The service was excellent! They are able to speak English but restaurants are the best place to try using your Deutsch and the staff will be very pleased and create laughs around the table. Also, this restaurant isn't very close to an U-Bahn station so I recommend using a taxi or Uber to arrive and continue your night. read more

Schnitzelwirt - Wiener Schnitzel - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

Schnitzelwirt is a restaurant specializing in....schnitzel of course! The place is near MuseumQuartier (about a 10 min walk from there) in a neat neighbourhood filled with small shops, restaurants, and cafes. The restaurant is big with lots of seating available and prices are reasonable as well. We even saw a photo of Ed Shireen on the wall during our time there indicating that he had eaten at the restaurant before! Menus are in English and German and the staff are able to communicate in English fluently. They also have some outdoor seating as well. We both ordered the Wiener Schnitzel. Sides are separate so I ordered a salad while my partner ordered a side of fries. The salad was tart and fresh. The schnitzel portion was huge! We got 2 big pieces of schnitzel each on the plate. I tried to finish my plate as best as I could but it was difficult. The coating on the schnitzel was crispy and just the perfect thickness where the pork meat was pounded to the perfect thickness. Overall, a great place to grab some schnitzel in Vienna! read more

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Not coming here again.. EVER ! You can get a MUCH better dining experience, taste AND service at a Wusterlstand anywhere in Vienna.. Better to eat outside if you're visiting in summer because the inside doesn't have air conditioning and can get stuffy.. You will have to wait for a bit, get your name in the waitlist as it is mos def tourist and insta hotspot... Ordered the no. 1 item on the menu i.e. the Schnitzel... underwhelming... The schnitzel came quickly but the server was something else... asked for cutlery that came by the time the schnitzel was cold... The schnitzel was flavorless and didn't taste as much as the hype around this place was... completely underwhelming.. Asked for ketchup so many times that the people sitting behind me took pity and gave us theirs... Asked for soft drinks, which came but again asked the server to open them... after multiple tries and requests, used the edge of the table to pop them open myself... NOT A GOOD EXPERIENCE AT ALL AND NEVER COMING BACK.. Maybe this IS how it's supposed to be ... read more

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This was a fun, interesting and flavorful place to eat while visiting Vienna. We came for the schnitzel and cordon bleu, both of which were delicious. The white wine was a bit sweet, but still drinkable. The vibe is Austrian pub, very casual and lively, but a bit on the warm side. The interesting part is that other patrons just sat at our table and ordered. This doesn't happen in America, so it was strange at first. But then we started conversing with the others and it turned out to be a very enriching experience, so go with it! We met a young man from the Netherlands and two men from Frankfurt. They were all here for the schnitzel and loved it. Highly recommend! read more

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Was highly recommended this place by a couple friends who used to live in Vienna and I completely see why. If you're looking to try traditional Viennese food, this is the place for you! When you're inside this restaurant it feels like you're inside someone's home, sat at their dining room table. The staff accommodated our party of 6 easily, seating us at a nice large round table. We all ordered the same thing (what we came here for), the Weiner Schnitzel and Fries and WOW were we impressed with the portion sizes. Each order came with two large pieces of veal for only 12 euros!! In hindsight, we should've all split just one order because none of us could finish it. It was absolutely delicious though and gave us the authentic experience that we had came for. Something worth noting is that this place is cash only so come prepared. read more

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You know when there is a line up in front of a place that takes cash only that it will be a good experience. Food: (5 stars) The menu has only 2.5 pages, with very limited options. We tried: Cordon blue (comes with a potatoes salad) for 17€. Outstanding. We got the one with oregano, there was a different option without it. Vienna schnitzel - no sides for 10€. Fries - really no need for them, as the portions are massive. With 2 beers it came to 40€ for two of us. Service: Friendly staff, they tell you how long you will wait and it is accurate. Ambiance: A very cozy place, have old school heaters. read more

Schnitzelwirt - Cordon blue (17€) and Vienna schnitzel (10€) - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

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I visited Schnitzelwirt in Vienna during my vacation for lunch on a weekday. It was not crowded, they managed to find a table for all seven of us in our group quickly. We tried their famous Wiener schnitzel. The schnitzel was thin and crispy . It was delicious. The potato salad was tasty too. The service staff were really friendly. Great atmosphere. Just a heads up, they only accept cash. read more

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Food just OK, but terrible service. I'm not a native speaker and struggled getting through the menu but was able to order. I was disgusted by the treatment of two young girls who were obviously tourists and also spoke no German. They asked if they had anything halal on the menu and the waiter was loud and condescending and yelled out that "No halal....you are in Europe!" in a restaurant packed with diners, some laughing. The girls left humiliated. Took me a while to figure out what happened and I felt mortified for those young girls. The food wasn't that great, the service poor.... and couldn't leave fast enough. Go somewhere else for better food and respectful service. read more

Very small place that is cash only. Service speaks German and English. Very cozy ambiance meaning tight quarters. As a group of 2 we were seated with another couple. We made friends because why not! The food was delicious. Portions were large and the beers were cold. read more

Absolutely terrible service, food is adequate for the price with good portion size. Go elsewhere

Love love love loveeeeddd this Schnitzel!!! While traveling around Europe, I strangely fell in love with Austrian & German food!!! I could not get enough schnitzel & goulash & potatoes & cabbage This spot is incredible for food but please make sure you know something-- the customer service is not great for non-Austrian (German?) speaking people. The staff kind of looked at me and knew I couldn't understand what was going on but kept talking to me lol No biggie though! The food was beyond worth it! The portions are insanely large!!! For my friend & I, we ordered one schnitzel, a salad & a side of fries. Didn't love the salad because it was more sour cream-y than salad-y but still yummy! read more

Schnitzelwirt - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

Bedienung super Nett,das Essen einfach yummy . Einziges Manko keine Kartenzahlung, aber ein Automat, der leider 3,90€Gebühren will, ist um die Ecke. Definitiv ein Geschmackserlebnis! read more

Schnitzelwirt - Kinderteller - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

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Was super paranoid that i would leave Vienna without tasting a schnitzel but was in luck. During the Xmas holiday season, all Vienna eateries were booked out but if you're lucky most places do have walk ins available. We walked in and no one had acknowledged us for a good 15 minutes until they took us to a seat. Was a rocky start but everything else was a hit. My husband got the traditional schnitzel while I got the parmaschnitzel, a mix of pasta and schnitzel. What's unique about this place was that it's one of the local spots and they have all different varieties of schnitzel from cheese baked into the schnitzel to your traditional ones. Ultimately schnitzels are comparable to katsu and I'm not a fan so for me the traditional one was a tad dry for me. Luckily my dish had the pasta sauce to balance it and my schnitzels were more juicer than the traditional ones so it was perfect. Definitely also order some sides like their cabbage dish and potato salad. These definitely compliment the schnitzel and I was super duper content. read more

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The food was abundant and delicious. Small place but service was fast and very pleasant

Vienna has this hidden little gem where you can find amazing options for a crazy variety of ways to have schnitzel; SchnitzelWirt. The portions are huge and the options are numerous. We had a group of 15, which the accommodated very well. Don't be fooled by how small it feels when you walk in the front. There is a back room that has tons of seating and is perfect for larger groups. (As always in Europe though, as a courtesy, call ahead and let them know you will have a larger group) The taste is great! Some in the group had cordoned bleu schnitzel, others had the traditional schnitzel and others tried one of the many other options. I went traditional with a potato salad to begin with and was not disappointed by either. SchnitzelWirt is a great place to try Viennese schnitzel! read more

Schnitzelwirt - This place truly is Schnitzel-World! So many choice and so much food - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

Yuuuge weiner schnitzel from a no frills/no thrills restaurant. Probably worth not eating all day and saving this for dinner because the portions are huge. We had the regular weiner schnitzel, parmaschnitzel, and the Don Carlo and it was all delicious. The proprietors were hilarious, the boss lady sometimes coming out to give her son a hard time (as a joke, of course). Be sure to show up with cash and early because the queue gets to be quite long for dinner. read more

Schnitzelwirt - Weiner schnitzel, parmaschnitzel, and Don Carlo - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

Come here for authentic Weiner schnitzel and HUGE portions. They only have turkey and pork schnitzel. CASH ONLY. read more

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Are you a Schnitzel fanatic? Then Schnitzelwirt is totally your place. The menu contains every variation of Schnitzel possible from ham/cheese to a burrito. I opted for the cucumber salad and mixed veggie plate. The deep fried veggies were like an American happy hour plate with a side of coke slaw and tarter for dip. The Cordon Blue was the most interesting of all those I tried. Don't expect fabulous table service but the food comes out fast as guests are here to eat! No gluhwein or cider only beer, wine and soda. But tap water was served in large glasses. Tip: if you leave hungry it's your fault. read more

A lot of people think that Americans have the lock on crazy-big portion sizes in restaurants. Well, those people have never been to Schnitzelwirt aka "home of the biggest schnitzels on earth". I did some looking around for "best schnitzel in Vienna" before we came and this place consistently came up, so I was happy to see it was a short walk away from our apartment. Even at lunch on a weekday, they were packed so be prepared to wait if you come for dinner or during busy tourist months. My husband ordered a "cordon bleu" schnitzel - what arrived was the biggest schnitzel I'd ever seen, anywhere. It was perfectly crispy, not at all greasy and way too big for him to finish - and if you know him, you'll know that's a rare thing. Cordon bleu schnitzel = 5 stars. I ordered the Holstein schnitzel which I imagined would be a traditional schnitzel (breaded, fried) with an egg on top. Their version is actually not breaded and served in a gravy. It was okay but I would have rather had the breaded version. That said, my dish came with a literal smorgasbord of sides - rice, potato salad, pickled cucumbers, red cabbage, sauerkraut and peaches. I ate until I was VERY full and it looked like I had barely touched my plate. Holstein schnitzel = 3 stars This place is always busy, so don't expect the waitresses to do much besides bring your food and take your order. When you're ready to pay the cashier will ask you what you had and scribble some figures on a piece of paper - very informal. The front of the restaurant is smoking, but the back two rooms are non-smoking. I don't know if it's the best schnitzel in Vienna, but I'd argue that the portion size vs. price paid makes them hands down the "best value schnitzel" in the city. read more

Schnitzelwirt - No person has ever finished their food here - ever - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

Best Wiener schnitzel in Vienna! High quality, no frill place. Expect a wait of about 15 minutes, but it's worth it! Huge portions of schnitzel for about €8, it was recommended to us by a local, so it's definitely authentic. It's a very nice place with great energy. We ordered schnitzel, sauerkraut, and potatoes. We were stuffed! The service is nice and fast. They offer English menus. However, this is a cash only place! We had to go to an atm. We came here twice and will definitely be back when come to Vienna again! read more

Schnitzelwirt - Wiener schnitzel, sauerkraut, potatoes, and beer! - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

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You will not go hungry here! Omg the portions are large. My husband got 3 meals out of his his veal schnitzel which was delicious according to him. I am not a fan of veal so I got the chicken schnitzel which was also very good. Another in our group got turkey cordon bleu which he loved. Their meals are served with slaw which was okay. Slaw was a mix of creamy and vinegar based sauce. The staff here was so friendly. One waitress just stopped by our table to talk. They do know English even if they say they are not fluent. Nice place! read more

Schnitzelwirt - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

I miss all things Schnitzel and Austria. The biggest schnitzel I've ever had served to me and sooooo delicious.

The food was good, and quite innovative. I'm glad that we went and I would go again. So, why only three stars? It just didn't feel very authentic and the service lacks typical Austrian charm. Having said that, it was good (not great) and I would go back. I liked the variety on the menu. They have different takes on schnitzel from all around the world from traditional Austrian, to cordon blue and even Mexican schnitzel. However, while eating there I realized that I am somewhat of a schnitzel purist. If you like to take risks with your schnitzel, you'll probably give this five stars. As for me, I'm sticking with the basics from here on out. I tried the cucumber salad, which is a small bowl of thinly slice to cucumber and a light marinade. It was surprisingly delicious and a great way to start off a rather heavy meal (remember, we're talking about schnitzel- it's not supposed to be light and refreshing). I also got a bowl of sauerkraut, which was really good, but didn't really go with the rest of the meal. My main dish was the Don Carlos. It is two pieces of schnitzel over rice, topped with a mixture of peppers, sausage and pepperoni. It comes with a small amount of lightly seasoned and marinated cabbage. I was there with a large group, so I got to try the cordon blue, which was delicious, but I don't think I could put away that much pork, ham and cheese, all breaded and fried. Don't shy away from it, but plan on sharing. I also tried some of the fried vegetables (zucchini, eggplant and mushrooms). They absolutely nailed the better on everything, including the vegetables. It was crisp and everything was perfectly cooked. Overall, the prices were a little bit high, but well within reason. Most of the main entrées range between €12 and €14. With a few sides and drinks you can easily approach $25. One important note! They only take cash, so make sure you have plenty with you to enjoy an adventurous food experience featuring schnitzel from around the world. read more

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Came here to try some authentic Schnitzel. I noticed it had outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. I walked around inside but all the seats were taken so I tried outside. Seeing a free spot, I simply sat down and was soon handed a menu by the waitress. I noticed this place gets a mix of tourists and locals so it can't be too bad. I ordered the basic 2 Schnitzel and I actually thought it came with a side but it didn't. I was literally two giant fried pork cutlets. I've read that nobody finishes but I proudly finished both of mine. My verdict, the schnitzel was delicious! Would definitely recommend. read more

Schnitzelwirt - Basic 2 schnitzel. Definitely enough food for 1 grown adult - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

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Great! We had the schnitzel and some sides. The schnitzel is the best I've had on this trip- the texture and taste were perfect. For sides we had sauerkraut, potato salad and cabbage salad. They were ok. The schnitzel is ginormous and IMO two or three people can share one plate. In fact since we saw a family take their leftovers to go, we did the same. It was a first in Europe for me. The place had tourists like ourselves and we saw a bus load of kids head to the back room, but there were locals, too. This place is cash only and we were lucky to have a waitress who spoke a bit of English. read more

Hands down, best wienerschnitzel in the world. It's gigantic, perfectly fried, and just unbelievable. That, plus a couple beers and couple sides, less than $20 USD. Crazy. They're so nice in here too. A must stop in Vienna! read more

Schnitzelwirt - Look at all that goodness! I miss it already! - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

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If you want to come where the locals come for schnitzel, this is the place. 15 different schnitzel dishes to choose from and each order comes with 2 large pieces. We split 2 dishes between 3 people and barely managed to finish everything! You can't go wrong at a place where the menu is shaped like a big beer stein. The regular Weiner Schnitzel was perfectly thin and breading was seasoned so well and nice and crispy. It's served with a lemon wedge and doesn't come with any sides so you have to order dumplings, sauerkraut, or potatoes seperately if you wish. The other dish we had was the Holsteinschnitzel. It also came with 2 large pieces which were unbreaded and served in a thin brown savory sauce. The platter came with beans, potato salad, napa cabbage, marinated cucumbers, and white rice all topped with a fried egg. Service was fast, seating outside fills up quickly so we had to sit inside which was quite stuffy and hot but the food made up for it. Many people there were ordering the regular Weiner Schnitzel with a huge dumpling. It was a nice change to find a rustic kind of place in a quieter neighborhood. The restaurant is located just a short 7 min walk up the street from the Neubegasse U-bahn station. read more

Schnitzelwirt - Holsteinschnizel - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

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This place is cash only, and it's local's favorite a bit far from central about 25- 30 mins walk. I love the ambiance in there and I was with my mom we ordered one schnitzel (2 big pieces) a side salad and side potato that is way enough. We weren't just full we were stuffed. I have tried many schnitzels places this have to be my top 3 picks from all over the world. I had the draft Kriigerl (beer) perfect paring with the schnitzel. As in writing this review I am wanting more read more

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I eat schnitzel then dance in little circle drinking beer. 11 euros for the huge schnitzel plus beer. read more

Schnitzelwirt - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

Good and affordable schnitzel that is just out of the main area of Vienna. Size of the schnitzel is very large, and they wrap it up in wax paper and give it to you in a plastic bag if you don't finish. Very affordable compared to other places. Cost under €30 for two schnitzel, a side of potato and a large radler (beer). So much food that we ended up taking half of each schnitzel to go. Sharing seems common and their menu has a schnitzel sampler with 3 or 4 different types of schnitzel so you can try all the different kinds! read more

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I don't get the 5 star reviews at all. Yes the portions are MASSIVE but the quality wasn't anything amazing, and the service was so speedy that you knew they aim for a quick turnover. I mean, our meals were with us within seconds and the waiter watched me count out my money to pay the bill, snatching each coin as I put it down... Plus I think because I made the mistake of speaking to them in German, we were given the German language menus. Which is fair enough, but I didn't understand it all so we just panic ordered two Wiener Schnitzels with no sides (I'd naively assumed they might come with one...). What arrived were two plates of two HUGE schnitzels. No sauce, no sides, nothing, just a slice of lemon. The schnitzels were fine. Just fine. So be warned! Share your portion and order a side. read more

Schnitzelwirt - I've made a huge mistake... - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

Fun place, cheap schnitzel. The service kind of sucks. No, not in I'm-an-American-expecting-American-service-in-Europe way... like, the times I've been there there's been one waiter for the whole non-smoking, he forgot beers until after we were done eating, he mocked the friend we had visiting for being unable to speak German (even started babbling to the nearby tables about us in German, thinking the rest of us couldn't understand...), and made up the bill at the end... in fact, I've even haggled my total from 11€ to 6€ before (which was fair because he WAS overcharging me). But hey, I find this crazy guy part of the charm of the place. read more

During my last European trip which saw time in Germany and Hungary first, I had opportunities to have wiener schnitzel long before setting foot in Austria. But I kept telling myself that I wanted to wait until I was in Vienna before having it, because I had this feeling that it wasn't going to be any better than having it in the country where it originated, and I held off on having it until I made my way here to Schnitzelwirt. I had done some research about where I might find the best one, and this name came up numerous times in the process. Despite the fact that reservations were heavily suggested, I figured if I were to hit the place at an odd time like between 3-4 pm, it wouldn't be so bad. I was quite wrong in that regard, and the place was still packed when we got there. Fortunately for me, my fiancee and I were still managed to be seated in not a long time, even if it meant sitting with strangers, but that's sometime I grew used to while in Europe. The interior of the place looks and feels old, but operates with the efficiency of a very well-oiled machine. The menu is vast, and offers a wide array of schnitzels, including some really bizzare Latin flavors as well as what they interpreted as "American," but basically a bunch of random cultural ingredients dumped on top of their schnitzels. Frankly, I came for one thing, and one thing alone, the OG breaded wiener schnitzel, and the two of us each ordered one, along with a side of fries, which I love is such a common thing in Europe in general, no matter if you're eating burgers, mussels, steaks or schnitzel. And as advertised, the schnitzels were literally the sizes of our heads. And I have a very large head, if I'm being objective. But it was still two perfectly breaded cutlets that combined to be larger than my head. Regardless, I tore into my schnitzel and destroyed it like I was committing a hate crime against it. It was so perfect and so good, and the pork was tender, and the breading flavorful and good at soaking in the lemon juice from the little slice they serve with it. My better half was barely able to finish one of her cutlets, so I tore into her second one as well. I didn't finish it, not because I couldn't, but so I could make sure I had room for some sort of desserts or night treat at a Christmas market. One thing we learned a little too late is that the option to share a single order apparently existed, as we witnessed from the couple that came to share our table, and did just that. Frankly, it would've been enough food, but at the same time, it would've denied me from eating an entire order on my own. No regrets on how we did it. The best part about it is the price; at 7 euros 20 for a schnitzel the size of my head, it was at least ten euros cheaper here in the native country, than anywhere in Germany or outside of Austria. Overall, this was probably my favorite and most memorable meal experience of this entire Europe vacation. It's not often where I have high expectations for one place only for it to let me down, but Schnitzelwirt 52 most certainly delivered on everything researched and advertised, and left me with the satisfaction of having schnitzel at it's most native pinnacle. The location was easy to get to, the ambiance was jovial, the service outstanding, and the price extremely economical. But most importantly, the food was everything I hoped it would be, and I think it's going to be quite some time before I ever have a wiener schnitzel like this ever again. read more

Good excellent Fun place, very friendly , not fancy , service like home, will go back!!!

Really great find. Huge portions and great prices. Packed at 2 on a weekday. The front of the restaurant is a smoking section so keep walking back to be seated in some clean air. This is a favorite spot for locals. Respect their space and don't act like an entitled tourist or they'll put you in your place. read more

Schnitzelwirt - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

As always when I come back home to Vienna, I want to find a good restaurant that offers authentic Wiener Schnitzel. I came across this place, and I have to say, they def offer one of the best Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna. The restaurant is not as spacious, and waiting can take up to 10-15 minutes depending on the time of the day you go. The portions are huge and the prices are amazing. I also had to order a beer with my food, I recommend either Gosser or Puntigamer, two austrian beers. Unfortunately they take only cash, but that seems to be the case with lots of restaurants in Vienna. I had a great experience and I will be visiting again soon. read more

Cheap and huge amount of food. I ordered a sparkling apple juice, schnitzel and potato salad for only 10.80 - my cheapest meal in Vienna. The schnitzel is quite good, not the best I've had but definitely a great value. You could comfortably share 1 plate between 2 people. The menu is in German and the restaurant was almost entirely locals, so you get an authentic feeling pub experience. Our server was very energetic and a bit eccentric as well. He spoke a little English, so there was some miscommunication at times. However service was fast, especially the process of paying our bill. read more

Schnitzelwirt - Wiener schnitzel - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

Loved the food we had the best garlic schnitzel see photos attached. This place doe t accept credit card payments but we were not aware of that, luckily enough we had cash on us to cover a meal for 4 people. They need to mention this prior to ordering read more

Schnitzelwirt - Schnitzel Near Me - Vienna, 9

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Came here and ordered the Schnitzel Cordon Bleu. Was very good and very decadent. It came with this really unique side salad made with a lot of pickled vegetables which was great to counteract the "friedness" of the schnitzel. Also ordered a side of fried cheese but couldn't even eat it as the portions were so huge of the main course. The atmosphere and service leaves a bit to be desired. The place allows smoking in the front of the restaurant so and we were seated in a non-smoking back room, which means you have to walk through a cloud of cigarette smoke to get in and out of the restaurant, but the front is where the bar is, so I guess there's not much they can do about that. Food was great though. read more

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