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    The 16th Ward

    4.4 (70 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    THE 16TH WARD ATMOSPHERE

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    Classy
    Outdoor seating

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    Kenneth B.

    The Ambiance, the food and service was exceptional. I've eaten at many places in Scranton over three decades and this is the first time here at 16th ward. It really was a pleasant surprise and will go back again.

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    Keith H.

    Indoor and outdoor seating. Inside like private men's club. Amazing beer selection arranged via style. Limited but good menu. Food excellent. We had bruschetta which was wonderful. Tandoori chicken excellent and sea bass which was first class. On top excellent and attentive service. We were in early on Thursday and had no problem seating but it filled up dramatically by 7-30 so you may need to book to assure you can enjoy this experience as it is not huge

    malvina g.

    Run to this place! This was our random stop from DC on the way to Saratoga and wow. Over 18 beers on tap, unique whiskeys and delicious food. What else could you want? Pro tip: yes, get the pizza. Get two pizza's--- why is portnoy not rating this place? 8.2 for sure. Delicious. Pro tip: the Russian dumplings are chef's kiss. Everything we tried was good. The restaurant concept must be good food. Btw, The patio is pup friendly!

    Melinda C.

    We ordered a dirty martini, French 75, and the Jessie Pinkman to start--great cocktails, but the standout was definitely the espresso martini (legit the best in town) we ordered to cap the night. We started with the short rib pizza--delicious and generous for the price, slightly greasier than expected but would order again. We did restaurant week and had the Caesar (tasty but a little overdressed) and the fingerling radish salad. The poached potatoes were really just boiled, and the crispy lardons weren't actually crispy. For mains, we had the mussels (flavorful red sauce, but the mussels could've been fresher) and the sweet pea linguine (delicious sauce, noodles were a bit too al dente and the lardons again weren't crispy). We were hoping for the risotto, but it was unfortunately unavailable. The cheesecake dessert was decent but still partially frozen. Service was a bit slow and disorganized--we were asked if we were ready for dessert before we got our entrees--but they comped us a round of drinks, which we appreciated. Would definitely return for the espresso martinis and to give the risotto a try next time.

    Christine N.

    Made a reservation here on a Friday night at 6:30pm. Last time we came without a reservation and couldn't be seated. They are super busy but now I can see why. From the customer service, to the drinks and the food....absolutely amazing! So happy we made reservations here because we are definitely coming back to try out their other items in the menu. Drinks: Whiskey Sour - 10/10 Raspberry Margarita- 10/10 Food: Soft pretzel - 7/10 Adobo Pancake - 6/10 (little on the greasy side) Cajun Chicken Pasta - 9/10 Balsamic Beef grilled cheese - 8/10

    Salmon
    L. W.

    Truly incredible place, food and drinks were all fantastic. Apparently tonight was a brand new menu. We had the dumplings appetizer which was delicious, I had the beer muscles which was incredible and my wife had the salmon which was also incredible, for drinks I had one of the best manhattans I've ever had and my wife had the jalapeño cucumber margarita which she greatly enjoyed. Service was fast and friendly and we left satisfied and feeling like we got great value for our money. This is a don't miss of your in the area. I do recommend making a reservation as it's not the biggest place and is pretty popular.

    Desiree F.

    While out of town I went to this restaurant. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a cute bar and grill. I sat at the bar, and Mike was my bartender, and he was great. He made me the best vodka martini. For my meal I ordered the chicken curry dish. When it came it looked delicious but when I tasted it, it was bland. They were so gracious to change the dish. I changed it to the shrimp scampi, and they seasoned it to perfection. The bill was affordable, and I had a pretty decent experience.

    Fries that came with the sandwich-they were really good
    Deirdre S.

    My husband is a trained chef. He advises that this one time was the only time we will experience the poor tasting non flavored food with bad service. My take: as we entered, the lady at the door was not welcome and just looked at us until my husband said hello, table for two...I am trained in retail and customer service. Her demeanor, lack of greeting, and non friendly, nonverbal spoke volumes. The place wasn't that busy, but we waited about 7 minutes before anyone came to the table (after Broomhilda seated us) The young man wasn't friendly or conversational. Brought water and said, "Are you ready to order?" Later, I heard another table being greeted with a more friendly tone and a list of specials. wtf??? It was the bartender helping patrons at the table next to us after he watched us not getting service for a while. After the non friendly guy took our order (we declined drinks at that time), it was a few minutes, and a more friendly woman with a smile asked if we wanted drinks. She gave my husband a couple of beer tastings so he could decide. She explained the types of beer and was a refreshing change and contrast to the other 3 employees ... Kudos Matilda for your service. Hopefully, you will go work for an establishment where all the employees make the customers feel welcomed. 2 of the beers were awful (the guy with the golden palate, my husband did not) Grateful for the service and ability to try them before committing.

    Paul K.

    Top-notch burgers every Thursday and Sunday. Try the bacon jam burger. Everything on the menu has been great including small plates such as the Russian dumplings, pizzas and more. The cocktails are also excellent - my personal favorite is the Private Privileges - strong and rum based. The staff are nice and the ambience is a nice low key yet classy place for a night out.

    Pierogis
    Tina M.

    Everyone is talking about 16th ward. So off we go. What a beautiful establishment. Love the look and feel. Service was amazing. Very attentive. This is the place to drink. Many beer choices and different hard alcoholic drinks. My husband and myself are not huge drinkers. I had a black widow. Definitely had vodka!! Now the food. Maybe we made the wrong choice. The menu had a bit of different choices. Not your typical choices. Again, something we aren't used to. We had the pierogis and dumplings as appetizers. They were yummy. The glaze on the dumplings was sweet and luscious. Pierogis were great taste and temperature. I chose the brisket grilled cheese on sourdough. It was good. Sweet and bitter. Balsamic vinegar in brisket. Sweet onions crispy. My fries were cold and greasy. Not good. My husband got the buffalo chicken pizza. Very rich and heavy. The crust was amazing. A bit greasy though. Unable to finish. The dessert was delicious. Can't remember the name of cake but it was dense, a little bit dry. Bananas foster poured over. Wasn't sure if it was supposed to be hot or cold. Don't know if we will be back. We are more of a meat and potatoes kind of people. Would recommend anyone to go. Great atmosphere. But limited menu.

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    4 years ago

    We had two meals from here two days in a row. Their selection of pizzas "flat bread" are all amazingly yummy. Don't miss this place.

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    Wonderful venue. Food is tasty. Drinks are interesting and well made. Service was perfect! I had a great time with my group.

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    7 years ago

    Fantastic setting...cozy vibe. Great drink menu. They have a small menu that still manages to cover a range of tastes.

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