The ambiance is very nice the location is okay it is by the water but in back of shopping center which different. I got there late so we could only have drinks the kitchen closes at 11pm make sure to get there early read more

Loved the food, amazing really! I eat at various places and various food, normally pretty spoiled and picky. So this place is a thumbs up for me! Will be back to try more salads from the menu and of course the sea food dishes. My husband enjoyed the meat! read more

Taverna Veranda - Just got here - Mediterranean Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Very cute and small Mediterranean restaurant that we visited for my brother's birthday. The drinks and food were delicious, definitely on the expensive side. I would've liked more of a kept vibe going as it lasted for about 30 mins and died out, especially for a Saturday. The staff were super cool, music was at a perfect volume to be able to hold a conversation, and I definitely will visit again! read more

I used to love this restaurant, but after my recent visit, I won't be returning. The food quality has gone downhill--what used to be amazing chicken wings are now disappointing, and my steak, ordered medium-rare, was served well-done. My margarita was watered down, and when I brought it up to the waiter, I was told they "measure all drinks." Unfortunately, it seems like the chef and bartenders have changed. After spending $240 for three people, I expected much better. read more

Taverna Veranda is fabulous! Amazing Service! A+ Perfect Option for A Bday Party! I have tried a lot of restaurants in Nyc & Jersey and have never cared to write a review. It is literally the 1st time im writing a review because GOOD THINGS SHOULD BE SHARED!!! I celebrated my hubby's bday last Night (Friday). A reservation of 13 people at 8:15pm. We were greeted and treated so nicely! They had to turn the lights on for us to leave lol We left at 1:00 am ..that is how good we felt there. Bosil helped me arrange everything through email. She was extremely nice and accommodating..even told me to send her a song that the Dj should play when the cakes with sparkles came out. I told them to play a Bollywood song and they did which made my husband really pumped and happy! Maria was an amazing super caring waitress. She took good care of my entire party the whole night. Bruno and the entire staff were super welcoming. The Service here wins all the stars! It's top notch. Timing of the food is good. Food is delicious! Lamb Chops are to die for! We had a chosen prefix for the Bday, was served family style. It was perfect, everyone tried everything. Good quantity of food! The spread, presentation and variety was perfect. Cocktails are also delicious and well made. Ambience was super fun! It's lively! If you reach a little before the Dj you can converse. After 10 it becomes party music. Dj plays every type of music since he needs to cater to everyone there. We were super happy because he played some Bollywood songs. Restaurant is very pretty and has city views. Beautiful spot to go brunch! We are definitely coming back again! I had couples from Nyc and from Jersey , we all had a good time! Thank you once again Taverna Veranda for making our bday evening special! We really appreciate it! read more

Chose this place for my mom's 60th birthday. We made a reservation for 12 people on the day of, and they were super accommodating. We chose the prix fixe option for $75 per person, and it was money super well spent. The staff was so nice and caring, and the food was amazing. All the guests were gushing over each dish. Will definitely be coming back on a more casual occasion as well. Recommendations: tbh everything was really good, but the hummus, spicy feta cheese, stuffed peppers, lobster gyro, grilled octopus, lamb chops, spinach pie were all freaking amazing read more

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Awesome place! The views of Manhattan are breathtaking. Came here on a friend date but it's a perfect date night spot. We sat outside and it was beautiful! For appetizers we had the grape leaves and hummus as well as tzatziki with pita bread. For our mains, we had the Branzino and Churrasco with a side of spinach. The Churrasco was amazing! It melted in my mouth! I was impressed. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. She let us taste a couple of wines before we made our final choice. Overall, a great place for a special occasion or just a friend date! read more

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The service was great. The waitress that was assigned to us that day has great knowledge as to what drink and food she's serving. Wished I remembered her name. (She wears glasses) lol Drink was good also. read more

I went to veranda for date night this weekend and everything was amazing. The food was delicious and the service was great. When trying a new restaurant I always ask my server for recommendations and he was extremely knowledgeable and all his recommendations were delicious. The cocktail menu is awesome as well I loved my lychee martini read more

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I went there in a week day after work to have a dinner with my closest friend. Restaurant seemed close to empty( literally 6 tables were occupied) we were having our dinner , waiters kept coming to our table to ask if we need anything else, meanwhile we are having very important conversation, it was cut for a couple of times due to if everything was fine if we needed anything else. It was obvious they wanted us to leave cause our dinner was done!!!! It's just so bad attitude that most of restaurants have that! I won't be coming back again! It's just so rude once you are done GET OUT. We don't care you will come back again or not! read more

My brother and I decided to give the newish Taverna Veranda a shot for a recent dinner, and we really enjoyed it. First off, the service was incredible! We walked in without a reservation and were able to get a nice table on their outdoor patio, which overlooked the Hudson River. The indoor dining room offered everything from high-top tables to regular ones, and the bar seemed like a "scene" with those at the stools looking their finest. Our waiter, Jose, was a pleasure! He was diligent about checking in on us, without being overbearing. He was consistently making sure that we were happy and not in need of anything. The other team members who delivered our food, refilled our waters, etc. were just as delightful. In terms of the food, we decided to share a bunch of items from their varied menu. We started with the Kefte (meatballs) and Cauliflower Mezze, as well as the Roasted Beets Salad. The meatballs were composed of both ground beef and veal, and they were expertly seasoned. The flavorful spheres were served with tzatziki and mint for added freshness. The cauliflower had been roasted and spritzed with lemon. The caramelized heads were drizzled with tahini and served over a bed of creamy hummus and pomegranate seeds. The dish was delicious, but a tad salty. We also would have loved if they gave complimentary pita points for the hummus, as we declined the $2 fee for an added order. The beet salad included both the red and golden varieties, arugula, candied pecans, mint, and a yogurt sauce. From the peppery arugula to the mild yogurt to the sweet pecans, the salad offered a bunch of different flavors and textures. While delicious, I also found something salty about this dish, oddly enough. Next, we moved on to a shared entrée of Chicken Kebab. The chicken chunks seemed to be mainly dark meat, so they were more tender, but also less lean. The meat was well-seasoned and served off-the-skewer with their grilled pepper and onion companions. The kebabs were paired with a mixed green salad, tzaziki, and white rice. Lastly, we were full, but were tempted enough by their dessert menu to indulge. We opted for the Chocolate Cake, which was stuffed with Nutella and coated with chocolate shavings. It was plated with a large, sliced strawberry and a generous scoop of whipped cream. Now, I love rich pastries, but this was decadent even for me; I needed to pair it with several glasses of water! It also tasted like it might have been defrosted from frozen, but we scarfed up the delicious treat regardless. With its healthier cuisine, friendly service, and nice atmosphere, Taverna Veranda was a nice addition to the area. read more

This place is absolutely AMAZING! To begin the view is stunning and the ambiance of the restaurant is lively. I had my engagement party dinner here and everyone was raving about the food after. This place has become a staple date night spot for me and my fiance now! Everything from the drinks and appetizers to the skirt steak was flavorful and delicious. Cannot hype this place enough. 10/10 recommend! read more

Small place but the food was delicious. And the cocktails had wonderfully creative names, which I always appreciate. The Never Too Old To Be Sexy was so delicious. Just thinking about it is making my mouth water. Our table was right by the window overlooking NYC. It was overall a great night. I look forward to going back. read more

Most great spots in Edgewater/Weehawken /Hoboken area is usually closed on Mondays so luckily last night we found this spot is fairly new and decided to give it a try. We asked for a table for three and we're seated within minutes. Place was full so we were lucky a table opened up when we got there with no reservations. We were sat outside on the deck overlooking the beautiful skyline of nyc (this alone is worth everything). Our server greeted us nicely (shoutout to Jonathan for being an amazing server with great recommendations and just a super friendly personality!) For drinks we got a few different cocktails, I had the "if Eden had bubbles" a greek take on the spritz, very refreshing and not watered down. My sister got the "our cucumber is better than yours" which she said was super fresh, summery and cooling. Also not watered down and tasty. As for appetizers we got a little bit of everything, the tzatziki (I mean how else do you eat yogurt for dinner-this is a must at all greek spots), the saganaki- fried cheese with lemon, honestly you can't ever have enough cheese and so to fry it is just the icing on a cake. This was beyond delicious. We also ordered the Greek salad and the lobster gyros. Yes you read that right LOBSTER GYROS. whatever you're doing stop now and go there and order this. This was beyond delicious. The pickled onions and tzatziki with the lobster just make the perfect combination and creates a heavenly burst of flavor. As for the The Greek salad it was nicely seasoned and fresh. The fried pita was a nice crunchy touch and made it even better. For our main courses we got the lamb chops with harissa, the skirt steak with Greek fries and the lobster pasta which normally is made with squid ink pasta but yesterday they completely ran out so I had the traditional pasta which is always a good choice if you ask me so there was no complaints here from my side. For dessert we ended with the lavender mousse with pineapple and moscato for drinks. The mousse was light but had a bit much lavender for my personal taste however it was very fresh and light which is great after so much food. The atmosphere was nice with great music and ambiance. The service was top notch,(thanks again Jonathan!) and we couldn't be more thrilled to have spent the evening here at this spot. Highly recommend it to anyone in the area or even if you're from NY like us it was worth it. 10/10 read more

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The food is excellent as are the servers. I would give 4/5 stars on this alone. My issue: the policy of not seating a party until everyone has arrived. We had a 6pm reservation for a party of 4 on a Friday. My wife and I were 20 minutes early and I had to plead with the manager to let us take our table as the policy is to not seat a table until everyone has arrived. We were given the option to go to the bar, but a table of approximately 10 people next to the bar were very loud. Secondly, I have a medical condition that prevents me from standing for extended periods of time. I did not bring-up this issue, but frankly, I should not have to. My medical issues are my own and not the manager's. Bear in mind, at most, the restaurant was at 10% capacity. It was an early reservation and not at their peak by at least two hours. I'm 65-years old. My intention was to start ordering drinks and food as soon as we were seated, which we did. Our friends were on-time and we proceeded to spend over $500 for our time in that space. Taverna Veranda will not be at the top of our list when dining in Edgewater any more. At a minimum, this restaurant needs to articulate why they even have that policy. Very frustrating. read more

Food, service ambience was absolute amazing. Highly recommend this amazing restaurant

Came here with a friend for the first time. It was a weeknight so it wasn't too busy. We were able to sit outside. This chase bank turned restaurant is smaller than I imagined it would be and the bar area is even smaller. They do have an amazing view of upper Manhattan. The river did not smell great when we sat down but it's to be expected from the Hudson. We were very hungry and wanted to order appetizers and we couldn't until we were ready to order our entire meal. I do not like when restaurants do this because at a new place I'm taking my time to view the menu and decide what I want. I felt rushed to pick something because we were hungry and couldn't start this food process. We did order drinks. They had a small cocktail menu selection and a small wine by the glass selection. I definitely felt they should have had more of the Greek wines by the glass so that you can taste them since alot of their bottles were Greek wines. I'm not familiar with Greek wines and would want to taste before ordering a whole bottle. We ended up ordering a Greek wine which was just ok. For food we got the Dolma, Cauliflower and Tzatziki dip to start. All were very good. The Cauliflower sat on hummus. It was my favorite appetizer. For dinner, I got the Branzino and my friend got the Skirt Steak. She enjoyed the flavors of steak. The spiced fries were really the highlight of the night. They packed a punch and were a great addition to the steak. The Branzino came with spinach... it was very buttery and delicious. Overall the food had good portion size and great tastes. The place has no substitutions which I don't care for because the sides should at least be interchangeable. The staff was friendly and inviting. read more

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Just outstanding we went for Bruch menu selection was perfect , very attentive service , cocktails drinks amazing also the river view ,this one is a keeper for me read more

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Walked in on a Saturday night to check it out. Hostess says it's going to be about 30 minutes and we could sit at the bar. Bar was packed we waited a few and my girlfriend said let's go as she's pregnant and didn't want to stand. We head for the exit and the hostess stops us and says "please don't go" she begged us for two minutes and got us a table. It's very rare in Edgewater for that to happen as the lines are always long for good food. We were seated outside on the river deck with a great view of the city. Want to thank her for a great night and meal. Food was great, service was amazing , vibe was nice. Will definitely be back read more

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One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Amazing service, even more awesome ambience and vibe with live music...omg! Truly wonderful waterside experience. Will be back again! read more

good food, nice atmosphere and wait staff. SO LOUD though. way too loud to eat and chat.

Great spot, food is bomb and service is A1. Highly recommend making a reservation for any outing with friends/family

This is second time I'm there. Ordered completely different items from the menu, it's as good as I remembered. Everything was tasty love the fried pita too. Drinks were good. People r friendly, my friend was asked to take off the hat the first time I was there. Wasn't a big deal but a little strange. Make sure you ask for window seat or outdoor seating in summer bc it got one of the best views in NJ of manhattan. I would definitely go again. read more

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A hidden gem tucked away in a shopping center! The view and decor are stunning. I've been to Taverna Veranda three times, and each time was better than the next. The food is delicious and well prepared. We enjoyed the tzatziki dip, grilled chicken wings, and Greek salad for appetizers. For dinner we had chicken kebab, branzino, and salmon. One of the things that I loved the most was the fun and cute drink names. I had the "If Eden Had Bubbles," and it was delectable. What truly made the night was our amazing and super attentive waiter, Sammy. read more

Taverna Veranda - View - Mediterranean Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

Second time going to this restaurant since their grand opening in December of last year. The food never disappoints. Such a great ambiance and the service is great. Everything was delicious to the point that we wanted to try a little bit of everything(didn't take pictures of all the food). We all had "Putin has nothing on this mule" for drinks and we all liked it so much that got a second round before finishing the first round or ordering food. When it was time for dessert we were all so full that got ice cream and to finish off a mint tea. If you're looking for a great atmosphere with amazing food and drinks, this is the place to go to. Good for date night, ladies night and even groups. 10/10 recommend this place! read more

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i got a full red carpet experience while dining here for my birthday, and i cant wait to come back. 7 PM on a tuesday night seemed like the perfect time to come here. the table was set up & waiting. we had top knotch, fine dining service. we had our main server, but there was 1 person bringing over utencils, another for drinks, and multiple people bringing out the plates when it was time for apps & entree. everything was organized, timed perfectly, and run smoothly. i was impressed, i knew this place was nice, but didnt think the service would have a fine dining appeal. my mom who is the epitome of a hater, and tends to eat at your local chains, was impressed. she's never seen anything like this, forgive her she likes the trashy spots. the decor is full of flowers, neon signs, wood, low lighting, and romance. if youre coming here with friends, its also dressed down enough that a drink or apps with friends is fine too. you wont always need a date when comin here. i suggest making reservations because almost every table was filled up. $4 per person if you bring your own dessert (birthday cake). now onto the good stuff.... fan of dips? me too. i highly suggest the fava bean dip with caramelized onions. THIS. WAS. AMAZING. youll get a smooth, hummus like bean dip, but the sweetness from the caramelized onions adds the flavor youve been craving. it comes with pita - 2 ways - slightly grilled. the whole table ate this up, in fact, i licked the damn plate! dolmas (grape leaves) are the perfect app for the whole table because theres 5 neatly wrapped rice balls into the grape leaves. these were slightly warm, which was unique since i always have them cold. also, they didnt have the typical sour taste. they were more savory. i love the greek yogurt they have on top, it wasnt over powering at all. the grape leaves were soft and easy to eat. fried calamari is always my mothers go to ( of course, shes basic). this was good but i felt it was a bit over fried. the calamari was good, but the batter is extremely light and flakey, very fried. they came with a marinara and another lemon type of dip. the calamari tasted so good without the dip, but these 2 dips absolutely elevated the calamari. chicken kebobs were the star of the show, 2 people at my table got them. they come with 2 loaded kebobs, rice, yogurt, and some fried veggies and greens. the chicken itself was plump, moist, but a little greasy. i loved them. i tried some of the chicken, and i think it was perfect. i would get this next time i come besides sampling it - i think its also a huge portion for the price and the grilled chicken is cooked very well. i had the falafel crusted salmon with rice and grilled veggies. the salmon was cooked well, but i dont think the falafel worked. it didnt stick to the salmon as well and the flavor was bland. the salmon was a nice piece, and cooked well. i loved the rice, this was cooked correctly and was refreshing. i decided to have a responsible night and only had 1 drink. the salty in the streets, sweet in the streets is a must try. don julio mixed with mezcal was the best way to enjoy this meal. read more

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Taverna is a nice addition to the Edgewater area. Do yourself a favor and sit outside it's quieter. The food was good and so was the service. Their drinks are strong. read more

Taverna Veranda - Steak & fries medium well - Mediterranean Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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A 4 because the food was good but a 3 due to the really slow service at the time of our visit (admittedly it was on the Fourth of July so perhaps they were missing some kitchen staff, but it took us over an hour and a half for us to finish our meal and I'm pretty sure we only spent like 20 minutes of combined time eating). Dishes I enjoyed: -The branzino was great, light, and flavorful. Always a favorite dish for sharing when I go to Greek spots -Saganaki went great with the hummus and fried pita. read more

Came here for brunch and had a great time. The ambience is beautiful and has stunning views of NYC skyline. The service is friendly. We had the crabcake sandwhich and the bread pudding French toast. Everything was delicious. My fave was the French toast. I can't wait to go back and Tru their great dinner options tok. read more

Went for dinner, and everything we ordered was delicious. The wait staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, and forgot couple of our orders but the restaurant is new and they were very accommodating as soon as we reminded them. What we are - calamari: it wasn't mind blowing, but very good. My daughter loved it. - kefte: loved this appetizer, very well seasons and the yogurt sauce it comes with is amazing - short ribs: so tender and came on a bed of orzo that soaked up all the sauce. Sooo good. - lobster pasta: so flavorful with a good portion of lobsters. - octopus: AMAZING. I highly recommend, but it doesn't come with any sides so might want to take that into consideration. read more

Came here twice for different birthdays and will definitely be coming back in the future. Pretty much everything on the menu tastes good, portions are pretty good, ambience is dim and trendy, and the view is amazing (when its not foggy). It's typical, but you have to order their pita. The only downsides are the noise and how busy the place is most of the time, which isn't surprising since it's a relatively new restaurant with a bar in Edgewater. I was always seated ~5 mins late even with a reservation, which is a complaint that seems to be common. Also, this restaurant is on the pricier side, but their food is genuinely worth it. I'm already planning my return! read more

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Food was absolutely delicious, genuine flavors and presentations we have not seen before. Our waiter Anthony was brilliant, really took care of us. The ambiance was perfect, upbeat music was just right and the feel of the restaurant is warm and welcoming. read more

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Been meaning to come here for a while, but I was not expecting to have my eardrums throbbing and my throat sore from my dining experience here. If management is reading reviews, please deeply consider lowering the volume of the DJ, especially for guests seated underneath the speakers! I'll start with the pros of this restaurant. The location is fabulous. We were seated outdoors with a view of the city skyline. The ambiance is between a romantic date to a vibrant girl's night out (everyone was dressed-up!), making you feel like you're surrounded by special occasions. Our server was lovely and checked in with us throughout the night. The skirt steak was absolutely amazing (seared with a crispy crust but medium rare as requested in every single slice and tender). I am comfortable to say this was the best skirt steak I've had in a while. Now, on to the cons! If you're looking for the best Mediterranean food in the area, this is not it. Meyhane, by food alone, is leagues above the food here. If you're drawn in to the lobster gyros, I'll save you some money - DON'T get the lobster gyros. They make the lobster into some sausage abomination, likely to camouflage using poor quality lobster. Regardless, this isn't why I docked 2 stars. The reason why is that the music is so uncomfortably loud here!! I just came back from EDC Las Vegas and lost one of my ear plugs for one of the days but even then, my ears didn't hurt as much as they did after dining here, haha!! It was so loud, I couldn't even hear my boyfriend over the food, so we were screaming at each other just to have a conversation. We even considered getting the food-to-go but opted against it since the food just arrived. While the skirt steak is absolutely a dish I'd order again, the loudness made it a restaurant we cannot tolerate unless we remember to bring earplugs. read more

very small menu selection and not many good choices the steak though was amazing and is the only reason this gets 2 stars

Came here for a friends birthday on Fourth of July weekend. When it comes to food and atmosphere this place was top notch. Also worth noting there is plenty of parking unlike some places where it is only valet or street parking. The menu has so many interesting options to choose from. We started with some cocktails that were yummy and beautiful to look at. Then we shared the Saganaki which was delicious. For your entrees some of us got the Lobster Gyros with some side dishes and others got the Chicken Kebabs. All of it was cooked to perfection. The reason for the lowered rating is because I'm not sure if the AC was broken or what but the place was stifling hot.. with no air movement for nearly the entire time we were there. We had sweat dripping down our bodies, the waiters were whipping sweat from their foreheads while taking orders, and there just was no circulation. And we were dressed for summer in light dresses and open shoes. My one friend wanted to ask for our entrees to go because she couldn't sit there one more minute but I decided to ask the waiter if there was anything he could do.. he then opened some of the glass doors that overlook the Hudson River and that helped cut the heat instantly. It's a shame because aside from the heat the entire time we did enjoy our time otherwise, but being hot to the point of discomfort isn't okay while having a nice dinner. read more

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Best place to get Mediterranean food! Has the absolute best lamb chops and orzo!! Service was also amazing! Favorite spot in a long time!

Beautiful location probably even prettier in the summer. Hostess was very accommodating since a party of our group didn't like the original table we were brought to. Beautiful decorations. Got a bunch of appetizers including, spicy feta, tzatziki, hummus, burrata salad, and greek salad. Hummus was outstanding and greek salad was great cause you can never go wrong with one. For my main course. I had the short rib dish was delicious. Great proportions and short rib and orzo really complimented each other. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Taverna Veranda - short rib - Mediterranean Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

I made a reservation at this restaurant three weeks ago for my birthday. When I called the restaurant, I asked for excellent seats for my birthday. I went there today with my friends (a total of 7 of us), and I felt discriminated against. The restaurant put us in front of the entrance. The weather in NJ was freezing today, and the restaurant had many empty seats. I asked to be placed in different seats because we wouldn't enjoy the dinner, but the manager mentioned nonsense. If someone told me to offer the seats in front of the entrance when I made a reservation, I wouldn't make a reservation. I wanted to celebrate my birthday dinner with my friends in a comfortable and warm atmosphere. This is a local restaurant in NJ, and we made a reservation three weeks ago. This is not a fine dinning restaurant in Manhattan. I had many experiences visiting fine dinning restaurants in Manhattan, but I never felt this experience. I might understand the situation if we were late or created a reservation urgently. Set up the birthday dinner in front of the entrance. How could we enjoy the dinner? We left without dinner. The restaurant discriminated against Asian women and treated the customers very unprofessionally. read more

I went for the first time with couple of girlfriends for a small birthday celebration. First and probably last. I did enjoy the food, food was great. I was disappointed with the service. I dont think the service is generally bad and I do believe it was just our table tonight. Pros: Food! We ordered two cocktails, the hummus, branzino, skirt steak and lobster pasta. Everything was delicious! The restaraunt itself is also very pretty and had a nice ambiance. Cons: So I dont think service is normally bad here. there are other reviews prasing the service and I saw other waitors and waitresses be alot more attentive. I do understand it was busy but the table next to us had their drinks and food alot faster and they walked in and were seated around the same time. Our waitor came to take our cocktail order, when our drinks came one of the drinks was missing the garnish. i mean garnish isnt really a big deal and my friend asked me outloud where the strawberry garnish was and that the table next to us seemed to have ordered the same drink and had a strawberry, which I believe our waitor overheard because he came back with a cup of strawberries soon after. But then he disappeared and didnt come back to take our food order. We waited for awhile and eventually flagged him down to take our food order. Hummus came out right away but the rest of our food took AWHILE.. other tables around us had gotten their food even though they came in much later. Not sure if there was a backup in the kitchen or maybe our waitor didnt like my friend's passiveaggressive comment about the strawberries.. but it was long enough where we considered leaving. Also they seated us at what seemed to be a two person table at the end part of a long couch so there was seating for 3. But space/steaing was so tight I sat with the table right infront of my chest, with no space to move. Food was great and I wouldnt talk anyone out of going here.. I personally dont think I'd go back. Serivice starting from getting through the door until we recieved our check was at times subpar and mediocre at best. I'd just recommend going at a less busy time and maybe not making any passaggressive comments. read more

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I've had wonderful in the past. Perhaps Saturday night is not the time to go! Food was awful, sent two dishes back,overcooked and mushy. Very disappointed that the manager did not handle our complaints professionally. Will not return for awhile. read more