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    The Common

    3.3 (64 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Stacie V.

    Nice little spot inside of the Marriott. Stayed at this location for a week and sometimes after a busy day it's just easier to eat at the hotel especially when it has a spot like this with delicious food. I only took 1 star away because it's super overpriced but expected for a hotel restaurant. As for this restaurant I stopped in to eat and also for takeout. Each time got a drink or two at the bar. Shout out to Antonio who worked the bar most of the nights I was there. He was super charming and very attentive. Most of the staff there when I was there were younger individuals who were not only entertaining with great conversation but they were also on it when it came to the service. They all made it a great place to unwind. I took a few pics the one I didn't take was of their honey old bay wings .. all the food was great including those. If staying here .. check them out. They are a little expensive but super convenient for good food.

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    Ashley B.

    Had THE BEST breakfast AGAIN today with my cousin at my FAVE place- The Common! Not only is the food delicious but it's so beautifully presented. The service is great and the atmosphere is very pleasant. A great Bay Ridge breakfast & lunch place!

    Crab dip and wings
    Nicholas G.

    Warning... make sure you have ample time to eat here because this is some of the worst slowest service in history. They are in vacation mode in here I guess. Between ordering drinks, dinner, asking for check. The waitress took her sweet ole time. The food wasn't bad though. The crab dip had good flavor and had a good amount of crab in it. The wings were not my favorite of all time but by no means were they bad. They had a good crunch to them and a slight bit of heat. I ordered the burger as my main meal. The burger was slightly overcooked and a little too bready. Burgers are simple but the proportions have to be right. In the end I would definitely not recommend. Food was ok but service was bad and I RARELY complain about the service. They are located in a busy hotel so probably have gotten accustomed to having a crowd no matter how good the service is. In the end, I would go somewhere else next time.

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    Tee R.

    Yeshi the polite Hostess made us want to come back again! Friendly service in a great atmosphere. Stop by and grub.

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    Toy S.

    Visited for breakfast during a government event. The food was satisfactory but the service was slow. I'll visit again only if I'm having a meeting there. Certainly wouldn't go out my way.

    Elevated smoked charred aroma from the crisp and rich cornish hen ‍
    Jonatan M.

    Rich Butternut squash puree pairs perfectly with the star of the plate a.k.a the Cornish hen

    Gave us a tiny box for the sandwich I barely touched so had to dump the soggy burned fries into the bag. Fail.
    Laura N.

    Went there for the first time tonight and it was terrible. The draft beers aren't 16 ounces. The staff are extremely unprofessional and talk about customers in front of us. Complaining when a woman ordered a cocktail and he actually had to do something. Threw dishes and glassware into bussing tub. The line cook was about to smoke a cig when we put in the order and he seemed so blown that he had to go make it. Now comes the worst part: the food. I ordered the chicken sandwich and it was awful. I think the grill marks were stamped on and it was microwaved. Gross. My husband had the fish and chips and the tartar sauce tasted like plain mayo. The fries were soggy and burned...tasted like they were sitting under heat lamps for hours. I ate 2 bites of my sandwich and the bartender never asked how the food was. I've been a server for 10 years and this is an awful restaurant. Enough said. Pass.

    Bacon wrapped meatloaf...mmmm

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    Had the crab cake sandwich and it was very good. Also the gonads chips are delicious. Service is a little slow.

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