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    4.3(517 reviews)
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    Love Tj reeds. The lady who runs it is an amazing person to be around and the food is out of this…read moreworld.

    Been here before but I've been craving it recently for a particular reason I'll mention later on…read more First, I gotta give praise to the decor and layout. Very vibrant and unique, with a neat outdoor area and amazing TV placement for those who care about that. Even their to-go counter is well decorated and themed! I can't comment on the atmosphere since both times I've been it's been relatively quiet, but I'd imagine on a busy night this place could have a fun atmosphere. Joshua was our server and he did a good job, and our food came out relatively fast, so no issues with service. As for the food however, I can't be as positive. Last time I had the Mahi Mahi and thought it was fine enough. This time I decided to try one of their burgers. I'll be honest, I like my burgers pretty plain, which is its own can of worms. Point being, the bun tasted very odd and almost stale, and the patty was very mushy and lacked flavor. The signature sauce was also unappetizing, with it being some sort of distant cousin of mustard or potentially a very odd Thousand Islands? I'm not sure if additional toppings would save this considering the unappealing foundation. It just left me very unfulfilled. The milkshakes on the other hand? Fantastic. Definitely the highlight. It was just as good as the last time I went. I haven't been to many other places that matches the quality of here. Could not recommend more. I've yet to try the chicken or other fish so I can't comment on their quality. All I'm gonna say is, burger lovers maybe approach with a grain of salt. 3/5

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    Gios Flying Pizza & Pasta - Baked Ziti

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    4.2(220 reviews)
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    On Friday, August 14, my granddaughter and I went eat dinner. We ordered, we were served, and from…read morethe point of receiving our food until I paid the bill, the service trailed off. I'd say the waitress made it obvious she was ready to get out of there. Ten minutes after she brought our food (pasta dishes), she came to ask if we needed boxes. I said I'll let you know when I'm closer to finishing my meal. I had to ask for more tea, and after she brought a refill, she returned with the check. It seemed pretty clear that she was ready to end her shift. When I was done, and I asked for two boxes, she took my card to pay the bill. All's well, except my bill was $51.99, tip added. I distinctly remember this figure. I even wrote it off to the side of the ticket, adding my initials. Why this is important, is because I've just checked my account, and I've been charged $58.99. This is why I rewrote the total with my initials. My tip reflected the lack of service. If you're reading this, owners, managers, whoever - train your waitresses that service is equated to the moment I decide I'm ready to leave, not your waitress. Why rush me to the degree that its obvious? I will contact my bank to dispute this charge. I wonder if the extra $7.00 tip the waitress added to the receipt was worth this review. I guess you'll see. Shameful...

    Tried Gio's Flying Pizza in Dickinson and had a really good experience overall. We ordered the…read moretoasted ravioli to start--crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and paired perfectly with the marinara. We went with a build-your-own pizza, and it definitely hit the spot. The crust had a nice balance of crispy and chewy, and the toppings tasted fresh without being overloaded. Shoutout to our server, Julian--he was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything came out right. Service like that always makes a difference. Only reason it's not a full 5 stars is because I'd love just a bit more flavor in the sauce, but I'd absolutely come back.

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    4.3(404 reviews)
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    I have been wanting to try this place since it opened, my bestie and I finally made it there for…read morelunch today! I got the grilled chicken apple brie sandwhich with the hand cut fries and it was light fresh and delicious! My friend got the Cobb salad with grilled chicken , we both enjoyed the food ! Great quality would definitely come back to try more! The menu was pretty big!

    Having been through a few times, I can say this has been a very good spot to catch a beer and a…read morebite. Easy to get to and plenty of parking in the lot out front or in the back. Service each time has been fast, and consistent. All of the staff we have worked with knew the menu, and had great suggestions. They also frequently checked in on us and we didn't wait too long for anything. The most recent visit had Brad working with us, and he did a great job. Food wise, Gouda Mushroom Burger is fantastic every time. A great mix of flavors, and a hefty burger, you will not be disappointed. Every time we have come here, someone gets it. The fries are also well seasoned and tasty. Highly recommend. I ordered the Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chicken. This was absolutely fantastic. Served over a bed of sauteed serrano slaw (which was amazing, I usually don't like slaw), this delightful concoction was stuffed with cream cheese spinach artichoke and cream cheese with a balsamic glaze over the top. It comes with very good mashed potatoes. I don't like most restaurants potatoes, so that's a bonus win. Really enjoyed, would get it again. The beer! They have a really good menu that rotates. They have local craft brews, in addition to your standard domestics. They also have ciders for those that don't fancy a beer. Our last visit I had a Belgian Tripel, and a Pumpkin Stout. Delish! A great spot for a lunch or chill dinner. Plenty of tv space for games. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

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    4.4(75 reviews)
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    My friend and I stopped by here one night after a long day of fishing. We both smelled horrible…read moreand were dressed like idiots. It was 30 minutes before closing on a slow Thursday night. Having worked in restaurants before, I'm a bit more sensitive towards restaurant workers needing to break down, clean up, close down, and go home. I'm never one to go in five minutes to closing and order a meal. My buddy says, "They're open, let's get some food." "They look like they're getting ready to close. No customers. No wait, they look like they're still cooking. Let's see what they got." We went in and were greated like long lost family. They were so nice and welcoming. We ordered gyros and rice to go. The food was fantastic! Everything cooked perfectly. Definitely going back.

    The food was decent, but I ordered through DoorDash and the restaurant put non-solid items in loose…read moreStyrofoam containers, including the tzatziki sauce and hummus. So the tzatziki sauce and hummus spilled everywhere which I don't think is a problem with the driver. It's a problem with the restaurant putting more liquid items in Styrofoam containers.. They also put a salad with a dressing on top which made the lettuce very soggy. Just a very lazy way of packaging to go order. Please take this feedback for better food quality, especially for to go orders. Don't use Styrofoam containers for white items and don't put dressing on top of the lettuce.

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    Actually I was very skeptic about this place, my buddy said they had some good crawfish. Upon…read morearrival there basically wasn't any cars in the parking lot and the building looked really run down. Inside was not really better, very old looking, also went to bathroom to wash up and there was an odor from the water. Thought I was in for a bad experience, but was totally surprised on how good everything was. Our waitress was very tentative and prompt and welcoming. We ordered spicy calamari, great amount of calamari and the hit of spice was detected. Fried nicely as well. I had the gumbo which the dark rue is how i like it, good amount of ingredients and the cup filled to the top that when putting the rice in it overflowed. Crawfish it was called curry style, was thinking there were going to be some hint of Indian flavoring, it wasn't. Though it was very delicious, very buttery/garlicky and another seasoning I couldn't put my finger on, but they were delicious. You can order more of their seasoning mix which we did and mixed it in the crawfish bag. Also 5lbs for $25 is a win.

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    Main St Bistro

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    4.2(628 reviews)
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    Great food. A little slow but worth the wait. Nice patio are. Good place for birthdaysread more

    It's really hard for me to write this review & I'm teetering between 2 & 3 stars, BUT kindness goes…read morea long way with me so I'm giving 3. I've been wanting to try Main St. Bistro, so when my sister suggested it for Easter, I was down. We had a party of 7 (5 adults, 2 kids). We got there around 1:00 on Easter Sunday & didn't have to wait long even though it was busy. A man took our drink order. My brother-in-law asked to go ahead & order two appetizers. Our waitress, Natalie, came shortly after, introduced herself & confirmed the appetizers. We were brought 4 small cubes of banana bread, which felt weird since there were 7 of us. My toddler & my niece both had a whole one. The other two were split between 4 adults. My brother-in-law didn't have any. The appetizers came out fairly quickly & were gone just as fast. We finally ordered right at 2:00 after a little wait & indecisiveness. Then my son was done sitting in a highchair. My husband and brother-in-law took the kids outside. They played for a bit & walked two laps around the whole strip center. They came back, still no food. My son had a complete meltdown since he was both hungry & now tired, my brother-in-law asked if there was any way they could just rush my son's food. They did and he started eating, everyone was so hungry that they had some bites of his food as well. My mom went to ask the manager if our food was close to being ready. The answer was no, there was a whole list of orders ahead of ours. The manager was kind enough to bring us some spinach dip & apologized for the wait, explaining she was dreading today because the kitchen wasn't equipped for the Easter crowd. She assured us that they were working as fast as possible & we appreciated her honesty & effort. My mom went to her car & asked us to let her know when her food came. Our food finally started arriving at 3:17, and not all at once. My sister's meal came last. By this time my son was done & was getting restless while we had JUST started eating. The food itself was disappointing. My sister and I both ordered Benedicts. Mine (Boudin Benny) wasn't hot and was mushy instead of seared. Both of our poached eggs were undercooked. My sister's also had a large amount of cream cheese that wasn't listed and didn't taste good. Other issues: my mom's fries were cold, my brother-in-law said his chicken fried steak was no good. He ate it because he was hungry, and while my husband liked his sandwich & was happy with it, his fries were cold. My niece enjoyed her burger. My son's shrimp, fries, & macaroni were all hot and good... likely because they were rushed for him. It was 3:45 by the time we left. They close at 3. We received a 40% discount, but there was also a 20% automatic gratuity added, which some in our party didn't expect. Here's where they earn stars back... Natalie was great! She took great care of us & kept apologizing for the delay. We could tell that she felt bad, but it was not her fault. The manager also came by checking on us multiple times & got us settled as best she could. She brought us spinach dip while we waited & she made sure that my toddler got food very quickly after being asked about it. She did thank us multiple times for our kindness & patience. As did Natalie. I too, was appreciative of the kindness they showed us. Most of us have all worked in food service before & we understand that the wait staff can only do so much. We also understand being slammed in the kitchen & how fast paced they have to work in order to handle rushes. I appreciate the 40% discount... 20% after the tip. This review was based on one trip & I will update my review if/when I return. But this visit was definitely not a great experience & if it weren't for the kindness, I'd be leaving one star.

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