Food and service was excellent! I had the fried green tomato sandwich and it was all I could have hoped for. Bloody Mary was delicious!! (I got the spicy) And the house dressing for the salad is excellent. read more

The Floridian - Fried eggplant sandwich - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

This place was nice. I heard a lot of good things. I was excited for the 'N GRITS with shrimp, but the temperature was off. The shrimp was overcooked and rubbery. The grits were room temperature, when I expected them to be hot. The pork tenderloin was our other dish. The mashed potatoes were amazing! I have never had crispy spinach, quite reminiscent of seaweed. I could eat a bowl of them. The AUTUMN PORK TENDERLOIN was cooked well and very tasty. The Coquito Daydreamin' cocktail was yummy. Our server was very nice and attentive. read more

The Floridian - Shrimp and Grits and Pork Tenderloin - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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Located in St. Augustine's historic district, The Floridian feels like all of the best Old Florida has to offer--you can almost picture Hemingway working at a table in the corner. There is plenty of outdoor seating, however, we sat inside, at a table with a lovely view of the outdoor patio. The menu was vegetarian friendly, and many of the menu items can be made vegan. We started with the Fried Green Tomatoes, made vegan, and served with herbed ricotta and basil aioli on the side. We both ordered the Black Bean Sweet Potato Burger, one vegetarian with pimento cheese, and one vegan. Everything was prepared and served with care--the servers identified each dish as it came out, noting whether it was vegan, which is always appreciated. This was by far the best meal we had on this trip to Florida--every single bite of food at Floridian was an explosion of flavor. We saw a vegan coconut cake in the display but were too full to try it. Maybe next time! read more

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Super yummy restaurant! Cute environment and yummy food. One thing was the drinks were very sweet. I specifically asked if a drink was sweet told it wasn't and then got handed basically a drink with all juice. But the food was great. We ordered: biscuits and belly, harvest flatbread, sunshine salad, beef ragout, 'n waffles I would order it all again!!! So yummy. The beef ragout had incredible flavor. Heads up it's basically a big bowl of meat. read more

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Great service & unique eats! The Floridian is definitely a must try while in St Augustine. Great ambiance inside & out and I wanted to try everything on the menu! The meatloaf was amazing as was the fresh catch nicoiese. We also enjoyed our appetizer - the pickled pepper shrimp. read more

The Floridian - Pickled pepper shrimp - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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Originally made plans to have dinner at Prohibition Kitchen but they were closed for a private show so my wife and I pivoted to The Floridian instead. The main thing that sides out to me about this restaurant aside from the food is its ambiance. It's almost as if you're walking into a secluded garden, so if you're looking for a place for a nice and intimate date or dinner, this is a good option. We were seated inside at first but decided to move outside because there was a larger party that was a bit noisy and the staff was extremely accommodating. Once relocated, we ordered the chips and dip as an appetizer, their specialty lemonade (blood orange lemonade) and sweet tea for drinks, and their shrimp and gifts and sausage and shrimp plate for our entrees. The appetizers and lemonade was delicious! I wasn't a big fan of the sweet tea (tasted more iced than sweet) and both of our entrees were okay. Not bad! Just not what we were expecting from the dishes. Overall the experience was great and I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area and are looking for a good assortment of dishes. read more

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Pretty pretty pretty place. They have space for you in the inside area, outside and in the front patio tables. Menu is fun. Wine list is god. My daughter is doing a vegan diet, she said the vegan burguer was good. I order a mango passion fruit lemonade that was amazing, so I repeated it. Prices are average and for Saint Augustine? Is a find, price wise. The Kentucky derby desert is to die for. Attention is great, friendly and still professional. I heard they are moving, I will follow them wherever they go. read more

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WOW! I am absolutely in love with the Floridian. I love local spots that feel super authentic and unique to the area. The Floridian feels very cozy and eclectic with really interesting menu choices. We got the 'n grits and the pop special but honestly had such a hard time choosing from their unique menu. We got the 'n grits with FL shrimp which was seasoned and grilled to perfection. I loved the purple rice grits which had a different texture than your average grits. The peach-cucumber was so refreshing--just loved this whole dish! The pop special was a meatloaf supper with beef, sweet onions, and bell peppers, all covered in pimento cheese. I loved the smashed herb potatoes and the collard greens. The datil ketchup wasn't super strong in terms of datil flavor. Both dishes were great choices! Bonus: if you have a membership at the St. Augustine light house, you get 10% off your bill at the Floridian! read more

The Floridian - 'N grits - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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We were so excited to eat here and this was such a bummer!! The ambiance was very cool, and I loved all the curated artwork. However, it was so loud we could hardly hear ourselves. The service seemed generally alright but our waitress in particular was terrible. She seemed like she was in a bad mood (which I think is acceptable, you can't be happy all the time), but she checked on us only one time and didn't refill our water or clean away dishes at all. Let's get into the good, the average, and the ugly: - The good: The pork belly was excellent. Cooked really well and was super tender. - The average: The curry, steak, biscuits and accompaniments to the biscuits were all just ok. Overall average tasting, but they were the smallest biscuits I've ever seen and my steak was pretty chewy. - The ugly: My meal (the steak) was supposed to come with a coconut sweet potato puree. It had maybe one spoonful that was spread all over the plate in a quantity so small it could not possibly be eaten by itself. Not the end of the world but I was put off by this since nothing else we had at this point was really making up for it. The salad was the WORST one I have ever had. I couldn't believe how absolutely tasteless it was. It genuinely felt like it may have been prepped a full day or two before, because it had no freshness to it. It was so bad that I intended to make a comment to the manager on the way out but he seemed busy so I passed, but seriously, worst salad in the world. I wanted this to be good so badly, but after this experience, I can't imagine they have a single item on the menu that would redeem this. read more

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We stopped here for lunch when driving from Jacksonville to Miami and it was a good choice! Pickled pepper shrimp for an app was great, perfect for 2 people to share. It has bread which was perfect for dipping in the dressing/oil of the shrimp. I had the Cobb salad with chicken which was also delicious. Service was quick and friendly. read more

The Floridian has a great southern-centric menu with plenty of vegetarian accommodations and options. Located on a side street near the main strip in St. Augustine, this restaurant is very accessible and convenient with paid parking nearby. I ordered the FGT BLT (Fried Green Tomato BLT) vegetarian style and added pimento cheese. Ooooh yum! The pimento cheese was a necessary addition in my opinion. It was ooey gooey and so satisfying. Side choices were a salad or homemade tortilla chips. I got the chips, but it doesn't come with salsa. So, I asked for salsa for $1. I thought salsa was standard practice, but oh well. Service was timely and casual. The cocktail and wine selection is pretty good as well. Overall, The Floridian is a solid lunch option. read more

The Floridian - Vegetarian FGT BLT w/chips (no salsa?) - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

I had wanted to try The Floridian for ages and finally got a chance to when my spouse and I decided to come to St. Augustine on a Sunday afternoon. The exterior and interior are both lovely -- casual but with a fun and very Floridian (appropriately) aesthetic. We arrived around 3 p.m. and found plenty of availability, although I know in busier times a reservation is important. Our server, whose name escapes me, was great, as were the other folks who stopped by to check in on us, refill our waters, take plates away, etc. We started a Garden Gimlet with vodka, which my spouse said was "delicious" and "easy to drink". I went with the Saturn in Crosshairs because I'm a big fan of tiki-style drinks and was really impressed; the drink blended all of its different flavors so well that the taste was entirely unique -- and, like my husband's, it was also very easy to drink! We got the Chips and Dips appetizer as a starter and were impressed. The chips are clearly housemade, the vegetables were fresh, and the dips were refreshing and creamy. For entrées, my husband got the Dixie Burger and a side of chips -- we didn't realize they were the same chips that came with the chips and dips (although it's a bit more obvious in hindsight), but we liked them and didn't mind having more! His burger was tasty and cooked to the temperature he asked (and looked like it was actually hand-formed). The bun, he said, was also great. I went with the Cornbread Stack and really liked it. The cornbread in particular was delicious and the tofu was cooked well; my only bit of feedback here is that I felt like there was a lot of aioli and that it kind of overwhelmed the rest of the plate as it soaked in. It tasted good, though, so I think I'd just order it on the side next time for my own dipping/drizzling. Also, the serving size for the stack was hearty! I would have taken leftovers had we not had other plans for the rest of the day, and I think it's a good "sharing size" if you want to have room to try some other parts of the menu (which I look forward to doing, because so much of it sounded right up my alley). And in general, The Floridian gets major points in my book for being so accommodating to dietary preferences and needs. There are multiple meatless dishes and many more that are marked as having a vegetarian and even a vegan option, and there are a lot of gluten-free options on the menu, too. I'm looking forward to going back in general, but this restaurant is at the top of my list of places to consider when going out with folks who have differing dietary concerns. We didn't get to try the desserts this time, but the display counter caught my eye as we left and gave me another reason to want to come back. The meal was a bit pricey (for our two alcoholic drinks, appetizer, and two entrées, it came to about $75 before tip), but I don't feel like I overpaid. The quality was great, and St. Augustine rents have to be paid somehow. Overall, everything we had was fresh and delicious, and it feels like a place where everyone cares about what's being made and the people they're making it for. read more

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Awesome might not busy. Every thing is so delish here and perfect per usual. Top place to eat in St A. I got the southern belle salad and wished I had only dumped on half of the dressing. So not use the whole amount-it wilts the fresh baby spinach. The Salad is fresh and delightful. My hubby really loved his pork belly. He had this as his entree. I tried it and loved the jam with the biscuit. My friends loved their chicken and waffles. I did tried the waffle and the light and airiness was supposing for being cornbread based. My other friend the meat loaf and she loved it. The apps we got were the famous Friday green tomatoes-the best you will ever have. And the hummus app was made in house and very tasty. The Black bean dip was not spicy at all. Great service per usual. Elizabeth was great! read more

The Floridian - Pork belly eland biscuits - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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The place is adorable and our waitress was super friendly and nice. I started with the gimlet and loved that it was made with gin from St. Augustine Distillery. It was excellent. Our appetizer came with pickled veggies, pimento cheese, and fried green tomatoes. The app was just ok. I really liked my pilau although I think my shrimp were a bit overcooked. The flavor was really delicious. read more

The Floridian - Shrimp and sausage Pilau - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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So good, great gluten free options. Definitely order the fried green tomatoes, the sauce on it was so fresh. The chicken and waffles had peaches so I wouldn't normally order it but I'm glad I did because it was super different and good. Can't really go wrong with anything but definitely get there early or make a reservation read more

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We had dinner at The Floridian tonight, as part of our 3 day Nights of Lights stay in St. Augustine. I really enjoyed their innovative take on what could be regular menu items. The beet salad was great--beets, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, cashews & greens, with a touch of Indian spice. I ordered the N'Grits with the fresh catch--Mahi Mahi. It was yummy. My husband ordered the beef burger (it was huge). The decor is relaxed and campy. read more

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I tend to never go this low on ratings-I always try to give the benefit of the doubt-but my friend and I had a disappointing experience at The Floridian tonight. The only redeeming part of our meal was the caramel brownie, which was actually quite good. In my opinion, it was a limited menu, but lots of Gluten Free options which is great for those who need it! When we placed our food orders, my friend got the fish but was concerned it seemed undercooked. We were reassured it was fine. Unfortunately, later that night, my friend ended up sick from the fish. This was really disappointing, and given the experience, I can't recommend this place. It is unfortunate because it had such a cute outside area... read more

The Floridian is a must-do food spot when in St Augustine. The restaurant is tucked away on Spanish Street in a cute section of the city. It has a very old Florida vibe with a great atmosphere. We sat inside in the bar area and Andrew was our server. We tried a few great items on the menu. Started with the fried green tomatoes. So delicious. The batter does not slide off when you cut into them, as has happened to me before, which isn't very pleasant. The fried green tomatoes here were amazing! For entrees we loved the Biscuits and Belly (husband said this was unique and so delicious), the Flo Cuban, the veggie burger and the Brisket tacos. Everything was so tasty and presented beautifully. I just loved this place! We had lunch service, so not sure how busy they are for dinner, but we were seated right away. Prices were not bad for lunch, we had good sized portions and great service. They do have outside seating, which would have been awesome but even in June, it was just too hot to enjoy the patio. If you plan a visit to the area, be sure to eat at the Floridian. One thing to note, they are closed on Tuesday. read more

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This place was very cute, the most "home-y" place I've eaten, felt like I was eating at someone's house! Their meatloaf was the best I've ever had and pricing was fair. The service was very nice. We did wait a long time but we were a large a party and they were very accommodating for a walk up. Restroom situation was a bit chaotic though since only 2 are available. Would recommend if in town and want a slice of "Floridian" delicacy! read more

The Floridian - Best meatloaf I've ever had! - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Fast friendly service. Reservations a must on the weekend - walk ups had a 1.5 hour wait. The biscuits& belly was really good and worth getting as a shareable. The Tacos with beef brisket were extremely large and tasty. We also had the Florida sunshine salad with salmon which was cooked perfectly. Atmosphere was nice but very loud in the downstairs area. Difficult to converse. read more

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Fantastic dining experience overall. Food was great, service was fast, atmosphere was loud and exciting, and definitely make a reservation! We had reservations for a Saturday night in December and we are glad we did. It was busy due to the night of lights. We were seated quickly and greeted by a pleasant server as well. I ordered a drink I thought sounded tropical, but I did not like it. Everything- food wise was amazing. We will definitely be back when in town! Highly recommend you try out this place! read more

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This is a must try when you're in st Augustine! Fresh, delicious food that always hits the spot! The drinks here, do not disappoint. Love coming to this place when we are in st Augustine!! Great outdoor seat and great service. read more

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Super quick service for the reservation we had there during nights of lights! The staff was friendly although it was busy. Wish they served fountain Diet Coke here. I had a mojito and it was served in the most fun pineapple cup!! The shrimp and grits were really good, everything at the table we ordered was a great meal. Really enjoyed and will be back. read more

The Floridian - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Yum. Good food, some gf options. Reservations are recommended. Cocktail menu is good and plenty of fun appetizer options. It's a little noisy, but not too overwhelming. read more

The food here is very eclectic with a southern style to be sure. We ate here on Mother's Day afternoon so it was really busy and our waitress had just come on and had several tables to take care of. As a result she was very flustered and even missed taking the order of one of our party. She came over and apologized for it. Some of us thought the food was very tasty with good sized portions and others who aren't so adventurous didn't enjoy it as much. I had their version of a Cuban sandwich and thought it was really good and one of the others had the meatloaf sandwich which looked amazing! The sandwiches come with a choice of sides, either a side salad or tortilla chips, but they don't serve any salsa with the chips???? They do offer a green chile salsa for an up charge of $1.50. The location is on the rustic side but felt like it fit perfectly in the St. Augustine area that it's located. They do have out door dining. read more

this restaurant takes reservations, so make them ahead of time. We arrived about 40 minutes early and were able to be seated right away. It was a Sunday night before Labor Day Monday. They have a small outside seating area. Inside the restaurant there is a large downstairs, seating area and a small upstairs seating area. We were lucky to get seated upstairs. It was much more quiet. My husband wanted steak freeze but they were out so he got the brisket posole Verde. All the food is made with fresh local ingredients and you can definitely tell. I would highly recommend eating here. We had tried to get in the previous night without a reservation and the weight was over an hour. read more

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One of our favorite restaurants in St.Augustine! We have been so impressed each time with the food options and quality. I highly recommend making reservations, especially for dinner as they definitely get busy! However, there is usually a fair amount of availability as long as you book a few days ahead and they can usually fit you in even without one. I love the restaurant as it is nice & cozy and not crazy loud. They have good soundproofing and it stays quiet even when they were busy. I also love the food options. It is definitely generally heavier/southern food but with a twist. We started with the Chips & Dip which was delicious! The chips were homemade and both of the dips were delectable. I got the Stacked Cornbread with Pulled Pork and it was so good! I am a huge cornbread fan and they did good! The chimichurri aioli on top brought it all together! Highly recommend this restaurant if you are in St.Augustine! Great service, fantastic food and a cozy vibe! read more

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I was pretty excited to try this place but I must say it was somewhat of a disappointment. Not much to choose from the menu and much less from the kids menu. Ambiance was also not doing it for me. I wished I would of spent those $100.00+ on better tasting food and ambiance. read more

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This is a very cute spot located in the downtown St Augustine area. I made a reservation online through Resy for dinner time. Our party was seated right away. The interior is gorgeous. It's very coastal and chic. We were sat upstairs where there were several tables, a sitting area, and its own bar upstairs. We ordered a round of drinks and the pork belly and biscuits off the tapas menu. The pork belly had an interesting mixture of flavors, and in my opinion not my favorite. Unique in flavors and presentation however it was off to me. We enjoyed the space, service, and vibe. We only enjoyed a small plate due to eating alot earlier in the day but I would definitely come back on another visit to St Augustine. I would like to go for lunch and sit outside. They had several tables outside in a cozy courtyard area. read more

The Floridian - Cute decor upstairs - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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First time in St. Augustine and the Floridian was a great choice. After a morning full of walking and getting to know the town we were ready to refuel. The biscuit and belly combination was an interesting mix of flavors that I would repeat when I come back! The tacos on the other hand were good, but not extraordinary, I would order something else on my next trip. As for the cocktails, the Santa Monica No.3 is perhaps one of the best cocktails I've had in years. I wasn't convinced about ordering it at the beginning, but I have in and thankfully so! read more

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I had actually very nice experience tonight with a very good food and service, it is a low-key place, very cozy, but it's really worth it to try! read more

The Floridian - Beets salat w shrimp - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

Love the healthy food choices at the Floridian. In the heart of downtown St Augustine. A visit to St Augustine isn't complete without a trip to The Floridian. Hidden Gem in Historic St. Augustine with an Eclectic Menu, Garden Ambiance & Delectable food! Enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with vegan lunch at the Floridian with some IG friends visiting from Orlando. Thanks for the impromptu lunch invite Andrea and David! @Andrea__Marie___ David Bodden from @FOX35Orlando @malachi123166 This is such a popular spot for St. Augustine visitors and residents alike. The staff was very friendly and helped us with the vegan food options on the menu. We tried these delectable dishes: Tofu Spicy Melt with cumin aioli sauce Black bean Sweet Potato Burger with Onion jam & roasted red peppers Tempeh Tacos with fresh salad and balsamic vinaigrette @TheFloridian restaurant offers fresh, healthy, and delicious foods for lunch and dinner. Love the fact that they support the local St. Augustine farming community by purchasing ingredients locally and in-season. Will definitely be going back with hubby soon. read more

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This was our first visit to the Floridian. It has a nice atmosphere with outside, inside and upstairs seating. The service was good. Appetizer we had the hummus dip, it was very average. For entrees we have the tacos and chicken and waffles. The tacos were spicier than anticipated and the waffles were tasty but lacked syrup and sadly the chicken was dry for my liking. The entrees overall were similar to our appetizer. I'm not sure if we just ordered the wrong items. We ordered from the dinner menu. There was no wait for 2 but I did notices larger parties had reservations. read more

Great food and service. Cool setting. Tasty cocktails. I hope to go back! I need to put more words in my review so am adding pointless words or it won't post. read more

A Must-Stop Every Time I'm in Town! I've traveled from Houston, TX twice in the last year, and each time The Floridian has been a must-visit on my trip. While the travel wasn't just for the restaurant, their food is so memorable that I make sure to stop in whenever I'm nearby. The meatloaf is the best I've ever had, and their gluten-free chocolate cake is absolutely delicious. It's rare to find a restaurant that puts so much care into gluten-free options without cutting corners on taste or quality. The atmosphere is warm, the staff is friendly, and the food is always spot-on. Can't wait to go back! read more

The Floridian - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

The Floridian is a gluten free staple in Florida! The menu is great it's so hard to choose every time because the ingredients always taste so fresh and delicious. We ordered the Fried Shrimp Fancy as an appetizer and the sauce was amazing, I had to get it as a side for my chicken sandwich. The golden curry had great flavor and lots of veggies. The 'N waffles were great, it is loaded with bbq pork and it was seasoned perfectly. The bread on the chicken sandwich fell apart so I had to use a fork to eat it but it was still good. The brisket verde was huge! We asked for extra chips because they give it a good crunch. The service was great and the food came out fast, the one thing is that the chairs could be more comfortable. read more

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Came highly recommended from a friend who lived in the area and a couple locals. My husband and I went for a Sunday brunch. They have outdoor and indoor seating but not a ton of either. It's a good size for a party of 6 or so but I wouldn't bring more than that personally. Eclectic menu but also a good twist on some of the basics. I got the shrimp and grits which were great! They have grit cakes vs the regular style of grits, which I thought was a great touch. Enough food for what I was looking for. We also got the appetizer with the brisket and biscuits. It was smaller portion we ordered from the starters menu. It came with hot honey and some apple jame that both gave the dish a nice touch. Service was weird- not bad and not good. Mostly got what we needed. Overall good experience, just not blown away. We would try again maybe on a dinner menu! read more

The Floridian - Brisket and Biscuits (I think that was the name??) - Southern Near Me - Saint Augustine, Florida

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Local first time trying. Very disappointed with service, food quality, portion size and price. Apps were small for price, food not hot, had to get waitress to order, had to ask to refill drinks and wasn't even busy. Probably will not return. read more

What a fabulous restaurant!! We walked over from our hotel on the bay, and it really was a magical evening. I had made a reservation for a later time because they were booked at the time I wanted, so went on over for a drink, and they were able to get us in early. The menu was fantastic--the dishes were creative and very appealing. They combine the Southern style with seafood and other specialties for many very enticing choices. Their patio is lovely, and the interior is bustling yet charming. I wish I could return right now!! read more

I am so glad we ate at this restaurant. We were here during night of lights and to say it was crowded would be an understatement. We were lucky to find seats at the bar and we had dinner and drinks here. The bartenders were amazing. They made great food recommendations, and they knew the ingredients of the dishes. The food was great and the atmosphere was casual and fun. We had great conversations at the bar with the other patrons and bartenders. read more