Stopped in for happy hour. Was limited menu there. Many restaurants you can make happy hour a…read moremeal, these are more appetizers. We tried the fried zucchini. Liked it but very oily. Bar selection just a couple dollars off at happy hour, but the service is lovely and Aubrey knows her menu options. Chose to move and dine outside and the big patio. Seats are metal but okay for a short stay. The pasta and seafood was plentiful and filling, and we had leftovers. At 20+ meal it's a little pricey, but seems to be the norm for higher end Italian lately.... I know everything's going up. It's a nice dining experience for Italian. We'll go again.

I've driven by this building for decades but finally visited today, and it wasn't worth the wait…read more Prices were too high for a place past its prime. Our server seemed confused and was slow to greet us. The free bread service offered two rolls with odd sweet pepper butter, and we were charged $5 for another service. The wedding soup was bland, and the meatballs lacked flavor and texture. The penne al vodka was excellent, and the arancini was very good. My Quagliota dish was decent but nothing special.

Great service from Anthony. We sat at a high top table in the bar area which made us eligible for…read morethe happy hour specials on drinks and appetizers! We had the BLT Deviled Eggs. For a gluten free version we had the fried green tomatoes on a separate plate. They were kind enough to put the yolk spread in a cup for the tomatoes as well. Nice touch. Love these deviled eggs. Big fan. I did share the full rack of their amazing ribs with my son and we ordered an extra side of their unique baked beans. Their sauce is so far from the basic!! The spices and red peppers were a great addition. I'm also a big fan of sweet potato fries. Can never get enough. We also had a member of our family request a mock tail and the bartender came to the table to help make a spectacular tequilaless sunrise selection. They really take the extra step here along with providing compostable take home containers. Thank you for being environmentally responsible.

Oak and Embers is a good bbq restaurant that we would love to come back to. You have to immediately…read moretry their burnt ends appetizer, and it is big enough to share with a large group. The whiskey tasters and homemade cocktails were absolutely awesome as well, and I can't wait to try another. We were all satisfied with our food, but the biggest disappointment were the sides. Looking at other pictures, and trying our "Fresh Cut Fries," we immediately knew that ours were from a frozen bag of generic fries when compared to the beautifully cooked homemade ones. The macaroni and cheese was also bland and not a table favorite. Aside from that, we loved the brisket sandwich, BLT, and the turkey wrap. Overall, the service is fine, our waitress was nice and the bartender rushed over to greet us when we walked in.

Decided, on a whim, to stop at Smokin' Joe's BBQ today. The spot used to hold a Chicken & Waffles…read moreeatery so I was curious to see how the new place would measure up. The lady who took my order was very nice and personable. I ordered one of my favorite dishes of all time - a Po' Boy (with spicy BBQ sauce). A regular side with the Po' Boy is offered at $1.00. So I jumped at the chance to try the mac n cheese. The order came up pretty fast. I went to the liquor store for a Snapple a couple businesses away and by the time I walked back to my car, my order was done. So about 5-7 minutes. The Po' Boy came in a little to-go box. I let out a Darth Vader, "NOOOOOOOO!" when I saw the size. Luckily, It was nom nomz. Also, something to note here, the sauce was not spicy at all (but it was yummy). The slaw that was piled on, along with the fries and BBQ sauce, was delicious. Thumbs up! Now, the mac n cheese was a tad bit disappointing. It could have used some, how do you say, STANK on it. Seasoning the cheese (or using two types of cheese, perhaps) would have gone a long way. It wasn't terrible nor was it dry - it just needed a little (ok a lot of) umpf. Oh and can we discuss how TINY the portion was?! Come guys, I know you're a new establishment but you're not gonna make a lot of people happy with children under 5 portion sizes. Smokin' Joe's BBQ is perfect for lunch (sans the mac) but you'd have to double your order for something a bit more filling. With that said, I will be back for the Po' Boy and I want to try out the ribs as well.

Hard to notice from the street but don't worry, you're not missing much. The first thing I ordered…read morewas their version of a strawberry mojito. It was watered down as if it was a mojito made by white claw. Now let's dive into the food. We ordered "quesamole" which is exactly as it sounds, queso and guacamole mixed, but with brisket. This appetizer was decent and I'm in no way a guacamole fan. For the main course I ordered a combo plate of sweet and saucy ribs, sweet and spicy shrimp, and baked Mac and cheese. Deep sigh. Let's begin with the mac and cheese, or should I say cheese. There appeared to be several penne noodles mixed with cheese beneath an inch thick layer of melted cheese. I can't stress enough how much cheese there was. The ratio of cheese to noodles was probably 80/20. Was not a fan. Next were the sweet and saucy ribs which seemed like they started with a bad cut of meat. There was fat in places where there shouldn't have been. My ribs could've come from a bad rack, but fine, don't serve that rack. The sauce was very mid tier. Not awful but nothing to write home about. The combo plate came with three bones; I ate one, picked over the second, and left the third. Last and certainly not least were the sweet and spicy shrimp. There wasn't anything sweet or spicy about these shrimp. If there was a sauce that was supposed to come with them, it didn't. However, the shrimp is what saved this restaurant from one star island. They were fried perfectly to a golden brown crisp. Not over cooked in the slightest bit. Shrimp is a delicate protein because it absorbs practically anything it makes contact with during the cooking process. A lot of places fail at fried shrimp by having dirty grease. This was not the case. If I had to recommend anything here, I'd say order a beer and the shrimp. Overall, I wouldn't say avoid this place, but if you are making a visit, don't have high expectations.

Top quality meat. Did get a whole lamb shoulder for me on request. Great non- meat products…read morealso. Added bonus excellent BBQ next door.

I don't eat any red meat or pork but I can recommend the chicken parm sandwich for a hearty lunch.read more

At first, when I saw that the Korean fried chicken sandwich was $17, I was slightly outraged,…read moreespecially since it didn't even come with fries or any kind of side. Then I got the sandwich, and I was like, actually, $17 is a more than fair price, LOL. For a second, I attempted to eat it with my hands, but its size made it an unwieldy experience. So I ate it with a knife and fork. And it was DELICIOUS. The sandwich came with a big piece of crispy fried chicken that the bun could barely contain. The chicken was fried fresh, so it was hot and juicy. In addition to being hot in temperature, it was hot spice-wise. It came with candied jalapeños, soy chili jam, pickles, and Sriracha. The spice was balanced well with some nice sweetness and a tasty kale slaw that added some brightness to the sandwich. Even the bun itself was delicious. The place is mainly a takeout spot, but there are a few tables if you want to dine in. The water is self-serve. There are cups and a sport cooler in front of the counter.

First time here! I was greeted immediately with a smile and a hello…read more There are so many eateries in this area. Today I decided to try food I hadn't had before. I pulled up the Chicken Ranch menu online and decided I would try them. It is a small establishment. Tables were clean. There is seating inside and two small tables outside for diners. The manager was explaining they make everything fresh and offered to answer any questions I had. I took a look at the specials then decided on a two piece crispy tenders meal. It came with a jalapeño corn muffin. It was 10 dollars and I chose a chocolate chip cookie with caramel and pecans in it because, why not. My chicken was delicious. I chose hot honey sauce because I was curious. It was so spicy and cleaned my sinuses right up. The sauce came on the side, thank goodness for that. The muffin was OK. It would have been better warmed. The cookie: sooooo good. Because I was being nice, I gave my kid a piece, but next time I will eat it in the car before I get home, like the pros do.

Haven't been here in a couple of years cause I don't get to the east side hardly ever anymore. I…read moreput a party of four together since we hadn't seen each other in a good three or four years as well and I figure let's kill two birds with one stone see the people go back to the restaurant. I made a reservation just in case even though Thursday nights are not all that well attended and at 4:45 everybody was eager to get together. The server was Johnny on the spot for the next several hours. I told her we were going to be here a while because we haven't seen each other in many years and it would be separate checks as well. I always tell everyone in advance anything they might want to know or need to know. We all got our first beverage clinked glasses because all of our healths are in good stead at this point and everybody decided quickly what they wanted so we had a Cobb salad pork chop with sides second pork chop with sides and I did the California salad no blue cheese no avocado. It didn't take very long all dishes magically appeared. Everything was hot cooked well served well plated well and we ate drank and were merry. We were still there at 7:45 and the server refilled our glasses two or three times. It was a good catch-up time for the four of us. We had a booth in the very front corner right by the door where nobody could hear us and nobody could see us and we could just let our hair down and enjoy and that we did If you want the perfect spot with always great servers always great food with chefs in the back,,, not just cooks-- this one is still the best in town.

ALWAYS only offered a seat near front door NOT in main dining area. Is it because I am older woman…read moreeating with another older woman? I had to ask to be seated in main area. Food good, but experience ruined.

This was our first time eating here, and it definitely won't be our last! The owner was incredibly…read morekind, welcoming, and helpful, which made the experience even better. The young lady who took our order was so friendly and made ordering easy by answering all of our questions and helping us choose. We ordered the catfish and shrimp pasta along with the Big Back Combo, and everything was amazing! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The sauce was absolutely delicious and tied everything together. Between the outstanding food, excellent customer service, and warm atmosphere, this place exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal!

The restaurant was clean and very nicely decorated. The built-in seats seemed a bit high for the…read moretable, and the chair seemed a bit low by comparison. The woman at the counter was very friendly. The food was very good. I had a burger. My wife had a cheesesteak. We shared the peach cobbler poundcake. All were good choices. The star was the cheesesteak. Being asked to tip beforehand ($8 on a $41 tab, total $49) is mildly annoying. I ordered from the counter, we ate out of styrofoam takeout boxes, and we cleaned up our own trash. I don't mind tipping, and I tip well for good service. I waited tables for two years, so I understand how important tips are to wait staff. But I don't think there are any waiters here. Anyway, good food, pleasant staff, and clean restaurant. Would recommend.

This was my first time going here and the food was amazing. Margaritas so good. Everything was…read moregood the staff friendly and very clean. Yummy yummy.

We were greeted warmly and immediately. We were helped to our seat right away. Our server was…read moreattentive and knowledgeable. She gave suggestions when asked and affirmed our choices. We both really enjoyed our food and even had some to take home. We enjoyed the chips and salsa even. Tijuana is decorated nicely and is a clean establishment. Sundays kids eat free.

Delicious food, if you order your burger medium you get a warm pink center as you should. Happy…read morehour is amazing with discounts on drinks and appetizers. Their salad is an extra $4 which I find to be steep for a side, but it's a great salad so I can't complain. The truffle fries I daydream about periodically.. they are a must try!

It was okay…read more Service is friendly but not fast. Restaurant was not busy, which was a bit eerie on a Saturday. Double smash is actually a 4-patty burger (double double).

I'm so mad I am just now reviewing Rustic Grill! I have visited here on many occasions, the…read morerestaurant and the event venue are always awesome! No matter what you eat here...you will LOVE it! It's beautiful in the summer, it's beautiful in the fall, this was the first place I had the igloo experience. When you're here in the summer, make sure to visit The Yard for a great time!

Set the scene: WINTER. SNOW FOR DAYS. BITTER COLD…read more Reset the scene: Warm welcoming atmosphere. Lunch inside the Stonewater Golf Club. Delicious food. What a treat to celebrate our birthdays at the Rustic Grill! The menu boasted Pick Any 2 for $10. Wow! Salad and half sandwich for me. Thank you very much. Just right for a cold day. We have gone here for lunch and dinner in the past and loved it every time.