The food was so good and the restaurant itself was cute. Decorated in a modern manner with lots of beautiful plants. The server was friendly and helpful. We ordered the sausage and peppers, the classic Margherita, and the green goddess salad. So tasty! Every bite was so flavorful. We would def go back just for the salad and the sausage/pepper pizza but we're looking forward to try other items on the menu! read more

The Outpost - Green goddess salad, Margherita, sausage and peppers - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

We're not usually the type to leave negative reviews, but after our experience yesterday, we felt it was important to share. We first visited on Valentine's Day in February and had an excellent experience. The pizzas were delicious, we were seated without a reservation, and we left excited to come back. Yesterday, we decided to bring a few friends with us because we had spoken so highly of the restaurant. We arrived a little after 1:00 p.m. on a Sunday, and the restaurant was fairly empty with only a handful of tables occupied. We were seated immediately, and our waitress was friendly throughout the meal. Each couple ordered pizzas along with appetizers and drinks. We ordered the Italian salad but were accidentally brought the Green Goddess instead. It was a harmless mistake, and since we had enjoyed that salad during our previous visit, we happily kept it. Our friends received their pizzas, and we assumed ours would follow shortly. Thirty minutes passed, and by then our friends were nearly finished eating. Meanwhile, we noticed several tables that had arrived after us receiving their food before we did. We asked our waitress to check on our order. She went back to the kitchen and returned, explaining that our pizza had apparently been forgotten and was only then being made. She assured us it would take no more than 10 minutes. Fifteen more minutes passed, and our pizza still hadn't arrived. Since we had a clear view of the kitchen, it didn't appear there was any urgency to get our order out. At that point, after waiting nearly an hour since placing our order, we had to cancel it because we had other plans and couldn't stay any longer. Our waitress apologized and removed the pizza from our bill, but that was the only resolution offered. While we appreciated her kindness, we left the restaurant disappointed and still hungry. Mistakes happen, and forgetting an order is understandable from time to time. What was most disappointing was how the situation was handled. After waiting an hour for a forgotten order, we had hoped for a more meaningful effort to make things right beyond simply removing the item we never received. It's unfortunate because we genuinely loved this restaurant after our first visit and were excited to introduce it to our friends. Thankfully, our friends enjoyed their meals, but this experience left us hesitant to return. Great pizza is important, but great service and how a restaurant responds when things go wrong are what keep customers coming back. read more

Second visit and it's still bussin a solid 5 . Walked in on a Thursday around 5:40 ish, it was pretty busy, not too bad but after sitting for a few minutes it kept getting busier. So remember this when going as they shut down at 9pm. I felt super bad for the young lady rockin the hostess, waitress and server all in one job. I'm so sorry I wish I got your name. Michael also was awesome with service. I enjoyed a glass of Banshee Cabernet and my husband had Pizza Port Chronic Ale. We ordered the staple fried olives, outpost ceaser salad and the pepperoni and Calabrese pizza. The vibe inside is a cozy/boho. The only downside is no TVs but the phone worked just fine to watch the WC Softball World Series. Thanks Outpost for being a solid! read more

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Came here with my mom for lunch and had such a great experience! The restaurant was clean, bright, and airy. Our waitress was super friendly, and so was the pizza chef. We split a salad and the avocado pizza, and both were absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be back read more

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Stopped in for the infamous pizzas, an we got the spicy pizza with chili crisp and truffle pizza. We also tried the burrata and olives which were a MUST TRY! I think the appetizers were better than the pizza. Furthermore, service was amazing throughout the entire night, checking up on us, providing recommendations, making conversation. It's a higher end atmosphere but casual enough to stop in after work. read more

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We came here specifically for the salads they looked amazing on the Yelp pictures. When we ordered them I could taste that they are a day old and I wasn't impressed. We also ordered a pizza should have stick to what I know and ordered the pepperoni. My boyfriend is easily pleased so he enjoyed it. As far as for the ambience it was very clean and super chic. And by far the best part of this place was the customer service. Our server was Adam he was very attentive and it's hard for me to write such a bad review when we had such a good attentive service. I will not be coming back but I really enjoyed how friendly the service was makes up for the food! read more

The Outpost - Goddess salad... was missing watermelon radish! - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

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Visit was Saturday 05/09/26, about 2pm. 5 stars for the poor girl running the entire joint, 4 stars for the food we COULD have, and 2 stars for the business plan. The good. Place has a chill vibe. The food we ordered was pretty good. Fried olives - 4/5, Burrata plate 5/5, Caesar salad - 4/5, Pizza - 3.5/5 (great crust, just too salty). Everything seemed super fresh tho! The not so good. No reason for one person to host, wait, clean, run food, bus and set tables, check on guests and answer the phone. Wait times were silly for a 1/2 empty restaurant. Again, NOT the employee's fault, she did amazing. Also, we went there specifically for the charcuterie board and they were out of it. There's legit only like 7 things on the menu, shouldn't be out of what looked like the best thing to order. Might give it another shot at 5 stars if we're in the area, but won't be making a special trip. read more

1 star for the pizza and 1 star for the discount and guy that seated us (he kept checking in on us). It was our first time trying this place. The pizza looked good and it surprisingly was good. It took a long time for the pizza to get out. 3 people were seated and given their food before our pizza even got to our table and they had to keep telling us 5-10 each time. A table even sat, ate, and left before we got our pizza. The burrata appetizer and salad were fine nothing amazing. I would say it's worth it to try their truffle Pizza I suggest ordering out. It was also hot in there. Hopefully y'all have better luck than us. read more

We came here for Mother's Day for the first time and it was amazing. We ordered the Veggie & Sausage & Peppers pizzas and they were so yummy! The staff here are very welcoming. The ambience is warm and relaxing. We enjoyed the oldies they were playing. We will definitely be coming again for wine and pizza! read more

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Just came here for lunch with a friend and we ordered the pizza and burrata. Both items were excellent, I would say the pizza itself was one of the best pizzas I've had! The crust was so soft and the food all tasted so fresh. Good amount of variety on the menu and everything we ordered was great! Service was good too and our waiter was attentive. I would definitely come back here to try more pizza varieties!! read more

I thought that this might be one of my top fav restaurants here in Riverside....but upon going my 2nd time, I thought it was just ok. I'll still round this up to 4 stars since I want to give this another try, perhaps for lunch to try their other specials. First time I went, the truffle pizza and fried olives + almonds were amazing & addictive. Lavender lemonade was refreshing and perfect. Service was top notch, not overbearing or lacking. We regretted not ordering more in fact. Fast forward to more recently, food was okay this time. Service was a bit much....checked on us a lot. Ordered the outpost caesar salad, strawberry shortcake and diavola forte pizza (spicy sausage wasn't very spicy which I liked). Added the crispy chicken to the salad which was extra. It all tasted ok, but not amazing like our last experience. The chicken was sadly dry, not so crispy & on the saltier side. The standout for the salad was the avocado, which broke the monotony of the salad. Got the pepperoni calabrese to go. Pizza was really salty, not great. Could be better....I do like their crusts though. Wish they had pasta too, but focusing on the salads and pizza do make them better than other spots that rather do too much food options. Quite pricey also. I had to be careful with my nut allergies here, but I haven't had any issues so far with letting them know. I really like the styling of this place, aesthetics are quite nice with the common industrial factor. Natural, earthy tones and the green. read more

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We lived down the street and didn't even know about this till recently husband I wanted something different and we really enjoyed it each order a glass of wine. They do offer a $15 corkage charge. If you want to bring your own bottle. We split a salad and split a pizza both were delicious. I can't rave, enough about the fried olives something different I've never had before. I would come again. My only complaint is they don't take cash (my reason for the four star) and usually I only pay with cash to support small businesses. I did read reviews that it can be chilly inside so I brought a sweater and I'm glad I did. read more

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Went here with my Fiancé for our Friday night date night!Seen the reviews and wanted to check it out myself so I surprised him and WOWWWW !!The pizza we ordered was amazing,we had the one that had artichoke and cheese with Angola on top!The crust was so fresh and delicious!Beautiful setting and the vibe was great!Perfect for a friendly lunch or a romantic date!Prices are affordable and well worth it!!The drinks actually came in a lil glass cowboy boot so adorable!!Service was great and very friendly. read more

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Very flavorful. Came it with friends and shared fried olives, salad and pizza. It was enough food for us 3 ladies. The service was great. read more

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6.5/10. I love a creative menu and the motivation to try something new/different. The olives were perfect and that's coming from someone who hates olives. the scheuan pepper pizza was good but the truffle pizza was not as good as i expected. it's more focused on the sweet side rather than savoring the truffle. However waiter and cook were absolutely the best. The waiter constantly checked up on us and was very attentive. It's a very modern restaurant so i appreciate the effort in creating dishes that are different and new but it personally did not fit my taste buds. Also kitchen closes earlier than closing time like at 8:10 so get there early! read more

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Overall for a newer place it wasn't bad but there are some kinks that still need adjusting. We tried an array of dishes to see what flavors were offered. The decor is very simple and could use some more enhancements throughout the restaurant to give us a better ambiance. Focaccia: 1/5 just pass on this, was not good Bruschetta: 5/5 so fresh and loaded with flavor Fried Olives: 3/5 take or leave Pepperoni Pizza: 4/5 very good flavor some burnt spots on the underside Marg Pizza: 2/5 some burnt spots and lacked toppings, felt messy / rushed Chocolate cake: 3/5 is a crumble style cake would be fit from dense shavings on top to be layered inside for the added texture crunch Beverages: 3/5 lavender lemonade was good, the sour was good, the soda was water/flat. Server: 5/5 Isabelle was very kind and attentive throughout the experience even with the wait being longer than usual Wait time: 1/5 we waited 30mins for apps, which didn't come out all together- the pizza was an hour and 10min wait and didn't come out to ether as well... note we ordered the our entire meal at once Overall we will give this place another shot as it seemed to just be an off night. I do wish they offered cocktails in addition to wine and beer. Hoping to have a better experience next time. read more

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I've never been here and it took me a moment to find the place. Walked in and was seated at the table for two. Please consider adding hooks for purses. The table was so small and there was no way to hang out bags off the chairs. And maybe some bigger glasses for water. The food itself is delicious. We had the fried olives (which is really why I wanted to come here lol) and the sausages and pepper pizza. Everything was great and served still hot. I also had a glass of wine which was delicious. I think maybe I our waiter was still somewhat new because he seemed a little nervous. Overall it was a beautiful and clean restaurant and the food was great! We'll be back again. read more

The Outpost - Nice wine list - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

Friendly staff. Proper pizza oven. Cloth napkins. Hard chairs. Open space. World music - some in Italian. No ice in water. No salt and pepper on tables. Green goddess is not green goddess-like but is SWEET. Cesar is very mild. Ranch is good but is watery. Their Cesar has tomatoes that are begging for salt and pepper. As are the croutons. They need flavor- maybe oil and to be seasoned. Pizza was good but does have an odd taste to the bottom crust so I ate it turned over. They are new and the menu has changed since opening so maybe they'll figure it out. read more

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I feel like everything was amazing like the pizza and the Lemonade that had lavender but the only bad thing is that they were understaffed and it took a little long but as my mom always said good food takes time besides that everything was amazing and Micheal was a amazing server :) and also the vibe is good read more

Heard this new restaurant opened up close by and wanted to give it a try. Noticed from pictures and video that the restaurant has a nice aesthetic and good food and I'm glad that I visited. The first thing you notice when you come in is how clean and nice the place is. The restaurant has some nice touches like plants by the front counter and flowers on the tables. I also noticed that they had the same owner as Condron coffee next door and got coffee from there, so that was a good bonus! The menu was a bit limited in variety and was made up of starters, salads, pizzas, and some sandwiches. We went with the fried olive starter, the truffle pizza and a bruschetta chicken sandwich. The olive starter may have been the best part of the meal! It was really good and fried to perfection. The sauce was really tasty and it came with almonds on the side which was a nice touch. The bruschetta chicken sandwich was nice and fresh, the only thing I'd change about it was the flavor was a little bit muted. Felt that the sauce in it could have been seasoned a little bit more. The pizza was where things got a bit interesting. We got the truffle pizza but wanted meat on it so we order a customization with sausage. The server came out with a pizza that didn't have sausage and said that the cook accidentally made it but we would get another one. We didn't complain since we'd get two pizzas! The pizza without sausage was really good. The truffle and honey worked together well and the pizza dough was really tasty as well. When we got the pizza with sausage, the cook delivered it to us personally and apologized for the confusion. The pizza without sausage was good but we noticed that it was missing some cheese and seasoning that the original pizza we got had. It wasn't a big deal but we let the server know and they apologized and let us know that both pizzas would be on the house. Honestly, both pizzas were good so we tried to tell them it was okay but they insisted. Overall, the food was really good. There are some things that went wrong with our order but I think the service here really made up for it. Everyone was really nice and went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. I also understand that they just opened so they may be working out some kinks too. Had an overall good experience here and look forward to visiting again. A good option for lunch! read more

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Sous Chef Joey is incredibly kind and talented. His cooking style is truly one of the best -- every dish is beautifully decorated and feels like a piece of art. Even though they had already sold out of desserts, he kindly made a tiramisu on the spot just because I asked. That level of care and hospitality really impressed me. I highly recommend stopping by to try their amazing pizza. The dough is fresh, the tomatoes are vibrant, and the homemade sauce is fantastic. Everything tastes like it was prepared fresh that day. Chef Joey is truly an artist in the kitchen and one of the best chefs in downtown Riverside. He is also very friendly and approachable, which makes the experience even better. Thank you, Chef Joey, for the amazing pizza and dessert. I will definitely come back to try more salads and pizza! read more

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The Outpost is kinda like a pizza and wine bar spot. It is located next to Condren Coffee. It's super chill, mellow vibes-- PERFECTOO for casual hangs. Each time we've been here, their staff has come through with accommodating recommendations. My FAV thing about this spot is the intentionality behind their menu items. Their fried olives are crazy good--flavorful and laid out with nuts and herbs. Their salads: delish. Their pizzas don't disappoint. I was surprised by the overall rustic feel here--even though it's laid back-ish, you can tell they still care enough to make everything taste and look legit. If it's your first time here, go for any of their Veggie or Sausage and Peppers pizza + Walk in the Woods board + a glass of wine. Seriously, that combo has turned last-minute hangs into a seriously dope experience. DUDE, it's like every bite at this place has a purpose! I kinda really super-like this place! read more

Fresh and flavorful. And they really do serve happiness. We had the veggie pizza and the green got a salad, and I would come here weekly if I lived in the area. Next time I am in Riverside, I will definitely be back. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend. read more

I came here for a Sunday lunch. We ended up getting 2 pizzas to share and a tiramisu. I came here before and got the sausage pizza which was AMAZING along with the fried olives which was really interesting but I love olives so I liked it. The margarita wasn't my favorite. I thought the sauce was a bit thin. The truffle pizza was on the sweeter end but I liked it for not liking truffle as much. The tiramisu didn't really taste like tiramisu and the panna cotta was very creamy I loved it. Diamond served us and she was super sweet and bubbly. I especially loved the music as it fit my type of Sunday vibes. I will be back again! read more

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My friends and I decided to check this place out in riverside since it had recently opened. The pizza is so good! I had the truffle pizza which has this unique sweet/savory taste to it. The classic margarita pizza is also so good! None of the pizzas were excessively greasy, had nice thin crusts, and were very good portions. The desserts here are also delicious! Apparently they make the desserts fresh in house everyday. I had the tirasimu :). Overall, my friends and I really loved hanging out here. The service was excellent, place very clean and modern. Recommend if you want to check our downtown riverside! read more

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A fantastic experience! And Incredible quality food and drinks. Fried olives, burrata plate were exceptional starters! Our server Simon recommended a French beer which was delicious. And our pizzas were outstanding!! read more

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Food was incredible. My friend& I are both gluten intolerant and the gf crust on our pizzas were BOMB. Diamond gave great recommendations and was so sweet. Definitely will be visiting here again! read more

The Outpost - Avocado pizza with gf crust, side of chicken & sausage and peeps pizza with gf crust. And lattes from condron! - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

Ive never had a burrata salad but man it was so good. The balsamic dressing they put made the tomatoes taste delicious and i don't normally eat tomatoes! The waitresses were very kind and accommodating. The perfect place to go out with friends and have wine and food. read more

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I was so excited to try The Outpost. They are high priced, however, I didn't mind, you pay for quality. I ordered the Green Goddess salad and a Margarhita Pizza. The salad was huge, family size, and very tasty. I served, myself a portion and decided to serve, myself, another portion. I saw, on top of the salad a human hair ball. It appeared as if someone cleaned their hairbrush and put into the salad bowl. At this point, I felt sick to my stomach. The waitress did take it off my bill. I took home the pizza, but was unable to eat. I know things happen, but this hairball seemed intentional. Ive considered giving them another try, but will not read more

Each table has a fresh flower welcoming you to this cheerful and clean establishment. A server greets you with a picture of water and a smile. The staff is extremely knowledgable about the menu and willing to make incredible suggestion. Each pizza is hand crafted and flavorful with both sweet and savory in every bite. read more

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After being told the kitchen was backed up and running behind and we wouldn't get food for about 30 minutes we thought about it and since there are not many good restaurants in the area so we opted to wait. They were out of all their apps except bruschetta so we ordered the bruschetta. It was really good but the bread was too thin and little over toasted. They were out of romaine lettuce so our cesear was made with arugula and kale. It was a little off (kale?) but the dressing was really good. The pizza really saved the entire experience. It was perfect. Crust was exactly what we're expecting and the toppings were generous. The staff is really nice and kept us informed of everything. Can't really blame front of the house for lack of options. I'd go back and hope they have more menu items to choose from. read more

Clean Friendly service Pizza has great flavor A little cold in there, bring a sweater read more

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Cute little hidden gem! The interior space is beautiful. The ambiance is very calm and chic. The service was excellent. And the pizza was delicious. I love the ware they used and the way they plate the dessert is so cute. I really enjoyed my dinner and I look forward to coming back to try their lunch!! read more

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We only found this place because of Yelp! Literally never heard anyone talking about it and we drove right past the front of it when we had it in the GPS So we circled back behind the buildings and ended up parking by the back door in a handicap spot Which then, unfortunately, made us have to walk all the way through the restaurant to the hostess podium to be walked halfway back through the restaurant to a table. Then we were sat in the middle of the restaurant and every time the front door is opened we could feel the cold air. However, that was the end of negativity. When food started arriving, we ordered basically three items. Deep-fried olives those were surprisingly delicious and came with almonds. My husband and I both liked it. And the other one was like a cheese I forgot the name of it, but it was very good Then we got the truffle pizza. He wished that there wasn't honey on it because he doesn't like things sweet, but overall the balance was nice and we ate the entire pizza gone. We both also enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir. It was very tasty. The people that work here were extremely pleasant checking in on us to make sure that we enjoyed everything. I loved this place so much while we were sitting there. I was texting friends to tell them about it. I plan on returning soon lots of healthy salads! You need to get more signs in the front Inevitably, you'll have to put some benches in front so people can wait Because I know this restaurant will be a hit Delicious food always wins Great services helpful as well Oh, and we and we first arrived. My husband was wearing a dinner jacket and said I'm overdressed for this place. The food was upscale and I said no maybe everybody else is just underdressed lol read more

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We entered the restaurant without reservations and were seated right away. The hostess, Radhika, was super welcoming and really ensured we were well taken care of. We ordered: - Fried olives: Breaded fried green olives, fresh lemon zest, served with salted Marcona almonds and a garlic aoli dipping sauce - this was DELISH and addicting! - Burrata plate: Creamy burrata served with seasonal tomatoes, olive oil, sea salt, and basil, served with toasted baguette - the seasonal tomatoes truly made this dish and it was so refreshing! - Italian harvest salad: Arugula, kale, marinated artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, cashews, ricotta salata, valeroso feta, balsamic glaze, Sicilian olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice - this was okay - Classic margherita pizza: San Marzano tomatoes, parmigiano, fior di latte mozzarella, basil, EVOO - this was good with the chili oil - Lemonade - we had a choice of having plain, lavender or an apricot rose one and I chose apricot rose lemonade which was delish The service was great and it was casual Parking: there is street parking in front/back of the restaurant read more

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Avocado pizza and Chicken Cesar salad for the win!! So good, great service! Hidden gem, must try! read more

The Outpost - Avocado pizza - Pizza Near Me - Riverside, California

Great service. Love the rustic pizza and unique flavor combinations. Interesting desserts. All very different and delicious. read more

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This place is hard to find the ones you find it. The food was worth it. The fried olives are so good. I highly recommend in those. My friend had the avocado pizza and it was good, especially since she is vegetarian. I had the specialty pizza with the prosciutto. You needed a little more seasoning and I wish that the prosciutto was crispy. Both of the waitresses were nice and they did offer to let us taste any of the wines. Try it you'll like it. read more

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Came here for lunch and ordered so much. It was so delicious, the ambiance was minimal and classy but gave coffee shop vibes. The pizza was so delicious and fresh. The bread was thin crust and not super doughy. My favorite was the Truffle pizza. Definitely will come back again! read more

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A bit of a mixed review for this spot. We're always excited to try a new place and this one looked promising. The inside looks much like their marketing photos on Yelp. Except when you look up. We love the exposed ceiling, however, I think they forgot they need to clean up there, too. It wasn't very busy, maybe three tables and a couple of people at the bar. There were at least five employees on at the time. The service was TERRIBLE. The employees we saw were on the younger side but that doesn't excuse poor service. We were seated relatively quickly but didn't get anyone to our table after that for at least fifteen minutes. We made sure to put our entire order in at once. We ordered a couple of beers, a buratta plate, Caesar salad, the Pepperoni Calabrese pizza and one of their dessert trios. The salads were ok. The burrata plate was really good. The pizza was decent. The ranch was housemade, but sour/old and watered down. My beer was flat, but cold. The dessert trio was tasty but really tiny. We asked specifically for the burrata plate as an appetizer but it came out with the salad and pizza. It took at least another fifteen minutes after we ordered to get our drinks. We also asked for water but didn't receive it until we asked again after we got our beer. The silverware was dirty so we set it at the edge of the table, hoping to ask for new sets but we didn't see anyone again until the food was coming out. Which, by the way, was at least ANOTHER 20 MINUTES AFTER we got our beer. 30 minutes to get beer, 50 minutes for food, and the only thing they had to cook was our pizza. We had to laugh so we could keep from getting irritated, so we joked about how they must have had to milk the cow for the cheese plate n ranch and grow the lettuce for the salad. Normally we would have just drank our beer and left, but we were starving and it would've taken so much longer to go somewhere else and start all over. To top it all off, when we did see any employees, they acted like we were a burden. Zero stars for service. We both ended up in the bathroom as soon as we got home. Either something was bad or they didn't rinse the sanitizer out of the beer glasses properly. read more

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