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Urban Plates

4.3 (590 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:15 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Sheila J.

The ambiance is nice sitting outside on Santana Row but I didn't think the food was that good. The chimichurri steak was kind of small and left me hungry afterwards. The parm truffle fries were just ok. The Mac & cheese was kind of watery. I would only eat here for the location probably a waste to get it doordashed. The lemonade was way too sweet couldn't even drink it.

BBQ chicken dinner with roasted potatoes and Brussel sprouts
Eric I.

Urban Plates is a no frills, healthier choice, wide selection type of casual restaurant where you order at the counter and they bring the food to you at your table. It has a more modern, contemporary feel that emphasizes customization choices and friendly customer service. You walk in and order at the counter, where there's a clearly displayed menu with all the choices above the register area. The prices are pretty typical, but they do have chef specials that are discounted and rotate. The day we went, it was the roasted chicken that was the chef special, so we tried that. They make a point of bringing the food to you, which is nice, and they make sure you have everything you need. The food was well prepared and tasty - it felt like effort was taken to make it delicious home-cooked feeing type of meal. The Brussel sprouts were very good, as was the chicken. Portion sizes were fine, though not what I'd call generous. The garlic bread was a little lacking - just not really toasted enough, and perhaps as a healthier restaurant, they didn't butter and salt it up too much, which is fine. Just more toasting would have made it better. I left after the meal not quite full, but satisfied enough. I enjoyed the meal and experience and would come back again to try more menu items.

Eva L.

Had the Moroccan Chicken and Salmon. Moroccan chicken came with basmati rice and toast. The sauce had cumin flavor, like peppery cilantro mix. The salmon was good and well seasoned. Not fishy at all. Also came with basmati rice, and broccoli florets. The broccoli had slight sweetness to it. Flourless cake for dessert which was quite chocolatey. It's like eating a more crumbly brownie. Food came out quickly. They have soda fountain with sodas that use cane sugar and supposedly natural flavorings.

Almog K.

Cute place, easy to order. Met a colleague for lunch, easy there's a parking garage across the street. Plenty of options to choose from and so easy to order from the table. Prices are as expected. I ordered the salad but the lettuce should have been checked, some pieces have seen better days. And that's the reason they get only 3 stars. Check your ingredients for $22 of a salad I don't want to get half dead pieces of lettuce I will say the seared tuna salad as good and a nice portion too

Grilled Cage Free Chicken with Chimichurri, Herb Roasted Marble Potatoes, and Sesame Broccolini
Christopher A.

Disclaimer: Ordered on doordash. The flavors of the chicken were carried through with the chimichurri sauce. Seasoned well. The roasted potatoes were cooked perfectly with soft texture when biting. The broccolini in the sesame sauce was sweet balancing the meal overall. Everything came inside the bag with utensils and microwavable takeout trays. Would like to try again in person!

Grilled BBQ Pork Ribs
William H.

TLDR - 5/5 for the ribs only, 3/5 for the steak. Shockingly good ribs... had to commend them. My girlfriend asked me to take her to urban plates and I was rolling my eyes because I've had it in college in San Diego where it is basically upscale quick service food, not quite sit down not quite fast food. But let me tell you how shocked I was when I tried their bbq ribs. I literally had my jaw drop when I tried pulling apart the first rib and the entire bone almost came clean off. The meat was juicy, tender, and had the right amount of fat and seasoning. hot take but I swear these ribs were better than some places I've been that specialized in bbq.. I enjoyed my ribs so much I went into flow state and ignored my girlfriend who offered me some of her food. I eventually tried some of her chimichurri steak and yeah... it was mid just like I remember in college. Not bad, serviceable.

Dry meat
Elise H.

Food Rating: 3/10 Price: 7/10 Ambiance/Service: 7/10 Overall Rating: 5.7 Came here at 7pm on a Sunday, and there was plenty of seating inside. It's mostly self service. You order at the counter, get a number, pick where you want to sit, and they bring the food to you. Even before my food came out, I noticed a weird, unpleasant sour smell in the air while sitting down. The food came out pretty fast and the prices were pretty fair, but overall the food quality wasn't great. Grilled Grass Fed Steak - $22.99 Rating: (3/10) It hurt a little when I ordered and the cashier at the front didn't ask me how I wanted the steak cooked. They even ask at Chili's how you'd like your steak done. The steak was cooked medium (a bit overcooked for my liking) and was pretty dry toward the side pieces. I also think there needed to be a bit more seasoning variety than just salt and pepper, since it tasted pretty bland. The fries were okay, a bit too salty and under fried. A lot of the bites I had were filled with massive salt crystal chunks. But the real meal and dish killer was the brussels sprouts. First off, it looked nothing like the pictures on the website. The brussels sprouts were way undercooked. The balsamic dressing was unpalatable, purely a bad balsamic vinaigrette, overwhelmingly harsh with a throat burning sourness that overpowered the dish rather than balancing it. It also tasted like sugary corn syrup mixed with harsh vinegar, coating veggies in a sticky, cloying film. Looking back, that pungent vinaigrette could be what I was smelling in the air before my food even came out.

Grilled Steak Salad as it came from the restaurant.
Stacy C.

Had a grilled steak salad delivered for lunch. In the picture of the salad on the DoorDash menu, the steak looks nicely cooked medium rare. When I received my salad, most of the pieces were well-done with a few medium. It was disappointing. There is an option to select well-done when ordering, but I didn't select it. The salad itself was pretty unexciting, too, with just mixed greens and coconut roasted cashews. That was partly my fault because I had them hold the mango salsa and jicama. I added red onions and avocado from my own kitchen and that helped liven it up. I also discovered if I dipped the steak in the salad dressing it tasted better. The salad dressing was honey Dijon, but it tasted more like thousand island. That's okay, I like thousand island. The best part of the salad was the coconut roasted cashews. Wow, they were delicious. I don't think I'll order that again for delivery. If I have it again, it will be in person so I can send it back if the steak is well-done. DoorDash gave me a partial refund this time.

Amanda V.

Very slow service to order, even when other people were not ahead of me and I visited in between peak lunch and dinner hours. That said, the kitchen was quick to bring our food out once we sat down. Menu had a great variety of items. Everything we ate tasted fresh and well seasoned. I would come back!

Steak
Teresa N.

The steaks are yummy but portions are small, don't forget to get chimichurri because it's adds a lot of flavors to the steaks. Healthy plates!

My lunch: Seared Wild Ahi Tuna (well done)
Kay O.

This was my first time at this particular urban plates at Santana Road. I've been to the one in Sunnyvale a handful of time. All I really wanted was hummingbird cake and some coffee but I knew I needed something more substantial for lunch. Lol so I got the Aji seared tuna and had it well done. I got a side of mushrooms and country potatoes. To my surprise the country Potatoes had blue as well as Yukon gold and regular potatoes in the mixture! Wow! I was very impressed!! The server was incredibly polite with us since my girlfriend and I were meeting up after not hanging out for two years and we couldn't figure out what we wanted! Once we got our food, everything tasted delicious and my girlfriends like their salad and sandwich sandwiches. The ambience was very open and friendly. Everything was clean and very well organized! I wouldn't mind coming back here again for lunch. I definitely loved the hummingbird cake as well as the giant slice they gave me!! Needless to say I ate the whole hummingbird cake and took my lunch to go. Lol.

Grilled chicken plate
Da Kat A.

The place is spacious with many tables. There are seating outside the restaurant as well. Came here for a late lunch with a friend. There was no line, however, the two workers at the front just ignored us while they were busy working behind the counter. We waited for about 10 mins before someone acknowledged us and asked if we were ready to order. Not good customer service to begin with. We ordered the Grilled Chicken plate (with chimichurrii sauce) and the Roasted Barramundi Seabass plate. The grilled chicken is moist and the chimichurri sauce is very good. For the harrisa lime cauliflower, it's a bit too salty and too much lime. The roasted brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze is pretty good. My friend said the roasted barramundi seabass is good but the rainbow carrots and golden beets side dish is greasy. It's pretty pricey for the portion size. For adding a side of protein to a salad (that doesn't come with any protein) such as grilled chicken, it's another $10 that is expensive. The price you pay is like eating at a full service restaurant.

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Christina S.

I really enjoyed this place and it was on a whim that we stopped by to check it out. We spent the day in Santana Row shopping and my kids wanted something to eat. My daughters chose this place after visiting the other restaurants nearby and peeping menus. This one appealed to them so we went inside. We waited in line to order and then took our number to find a booth to sit at. Service was quick and our food arrived shortly after. The salad was so good with a mixture golden and red beets. My son finished his whole bowl of the chicken tortilla soup. Both my daughters devoured their bacon cheeseburgers with fries. My husband sipped on the cantaloupe mango drink and said it was refreshing. Inside it was comfy with booths and tables. Clean atmosphere and nice servers. Will come back again!

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I love urban plates, it's always clean and the food is amazing, also Vonya is awesome and very helpful I love her.

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Do I have to make a reservation?

No. You can walk in, order, and seat yourself.

What's your favorite cookie?

The cowgirl oatmeal was recommended to me and is very good!

How much is a dish and what's the most popular entree?

You can see the photos of the menu I posted up! Side dish can start at $4 up to $20ish... very reasonable and good portion!

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Restaurant Gish - August menu 2024

Restaurant Gish

4.6(350 reviews)
1.7 mi•Forest
•$$$$
Healthy dining
Romantic vibe

I've had the pleasure of visiting Restaurant Gish twice now. I was first introduced to it in August…read moreand came back the following month in September because the experience was so interesting, and the rotating menu concept makes me excited to see what they come up with next. The funny thing is that this place is tucked into a plaza where I've literally gotten my nails done before and somehow walked right past it without noticing. There's plenty of parking in the back, too, so don't let the unassuming plaza fool you. This is a hidden gem worth seeking out! The restaurant itself is intimate, dark, and moody, with simple intentional design details. The open-concept kitchen adds to the experience, and sitting at the bar is officially on my list for next time. I can only imagine how fun it would be to watch the chefs work their magic up close. Definitely a date-night kind of spot. The food is what really sets Gish apart. The menus are creative, seasonal, and full of interesting fusion combinations. I like to think of it as food science: taking familiar ingredients, playing with textures, and transforming them into something you probably wouldn't have thought of yourself. Every course feels thoughtfully constructed, and it's clear that a lot of time and creativity goes into putting the menu together. Full disclosure: sometimes I think the chefs' palates are a few levels more advanced than mine. I've had prix fixe elsewhere that I personally enjoyed more, but that's not to say Gish isn't doing something special. Some of the flavor combinations are unexpected, and the experience pushes you to try things you might not normally order. I really appreciate the thought and technique behind the dishes, even when every combination isn't personally my favorite. It's great to have a dinner companion that isn't picky. Another thing I've never personally experienced at a restaurant before is having only two dinner seatings: 5 PM and 8 PM. It definitely adds to the novelty of the experience! Both times I've visited, the meal has lasted around two hours, giving us plenty of time to enjoy the courses and a couple of drinks. The food comes out at a nice pace, with very little downtime between courses, and the servers are attentive without making you feel rushed. I also love that there are add-ons available if you want a little more than what's included in the prix fixe menu. I've opted for extras on both visits, and it's nice to have that flexibility. The wine pairing is a great add-on if you want the full experience, but ordering wine by the glass is also a nice option. The servers are knowledgeable and do more than just bring out your food -- they explain each dish and are happy to answer questions, which makes the experience much more engaging. One thing I like to do is to keep a menu at the table to reference what's in each meal. It's truly shocking how they transform ingredients. A heads-up: Gish is on the pricier side compared to portion size so to me, this is more for the experience rather than somewhere to go when you're starving. That said, if you're curious about creative cuisine and appreciate the thought behind each course, it's a fun way to try something different. They post their menus on their website, so you can check out what's being served before you go. Will post about my bar seating experience next time. Already wishing to go back.

Came for an anniversary dinner and could not be more impressed with the food and service. So glad…read morewe chose to celebrate here. The location is in an assuming plaza with plenty of parking in the parking lot. Outside does not look like much but the interior is cozy and intimate. Restroom is outside the restaurant and is shared with the building. They have a prefix menu only that rotates according to the chef and drink menu with a large selection of wine. Chef's are making the dishes right behind the bar. Everything we had was incredibly flavorful and unexpected. I could not put in to words how enjoyable and complex the flavors were. Highly recommend trying this restaurant.

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Eos & Nyx - Dining Room

Eos & Nyx

4.2(723 reviews)
3.5 mi•Paseo de San Antonio, Downtown
Locally owned & operated
Takes reservations

Hands down my favorite restaurant in San Jose. The food is always excellent, and their cocktails…read moreare delightful. I have never once been disappointed with a dish, and I love trying new dishes on their menu. The staff is awesome, and the place has a cool astehtic vibe. I highly recommend, just know that it is a bit pricey but the experience is totally worth it. P.S. they give you palate cleaners snack in between courses for free. I had hibiscus herbal tea and and an adorable mini waffle cone, filled with crème fraîche, and topped with caviar (honestly never thought I'd like caviar before trying out this place for the first time).

Sitting firmly at a 3.5, but rounding down to a 3 because the kitchen doesn't quite match the…read moredining room. Aesthetically, the space is gorgeous... though in hindsight, it feels like the budget went into the decor rather than what's on the plate. Tuna Crudo: A standout. Fresh, balanced, and easily the highlight of the meal. Lobster Tagliatelle: Good, but stingy. The flavors worked, but hunting for lobster in a lobster pasta shouldn't be part of the experience. The two bites with actual meat were great; the rest was just pasta. Beet Risotto: The biggest disappointment. Maybe the concept was just too avant-garde for my palate, but the earthy beet and pungent goat cheese felt at odds rather than harmonious. Worth a visit for drinks and crudo to enjoy the atmosphere, but the rest of the menu left me wanting.

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Lira

Lira

4.1(211 reviews)
2.4 mi

Wow! Everything was so good here and the service was amazing too. The owner took the time to…read moreexplain to us the inspiration behind the dishes and that really made the restaurant super inviting. We started with the crab crostini and the Brussels sprouts. The crab was very fresh and each crostini had a large portion of crab on top. The Brussels sprouts were very crispy and very umami with the cheese and bacon combination mixed in. The empanada was honestly a showstopper. I don't know how to describe it other than you have to try it. Both pastas were good but I prefer the mushroom one over the short rib ragu. The halibut was also good, and the basil sauce made it even better. I was already super impressed with everything but I think the stars were the 2 desserts. The Dubai cheesecake was an Italian style cheesecake, so it was a lot lighter than I was expecting (which was welcomed) and captured the essence of Dubai chocolate without being too overwhelming. The Lira in Wonderland was also SO good. It had a crown of cotton candy and was a mix of biscoff cookies, dehydrated red velvet cake (don't knock it till you try it), butterscotch sauce, and strawberries. I was honestly blown away by this meal.

I had high hopes for this upscale Mediterranean spot in downtown Campbell. Lots of hype, but the…read morefood was average and service was all over the place. I thought some dishes were great; the wagyu burger was decadent. Other dishes were not that special. The scallops didn't taste too fresh (likely frozen) and combining them with hummus didn't quite work. The side of bread was practically insulting. $5 for stale table bread was a surprise. Dishes arrived very late; we were nearly forgotten when we tried to order, and then after ordering, we waited 40 minutes between appetizers and the main course. Not because they were cooking it; they just forgot we were there and when they brought out the dishes, the scallops were no longer just-cooked, and the burger had been sitting for a bit. No apology, just an acknowledgment it was late, and no discount (not even on the stale bread). They offered us wine, we said we didn't drink, and they just moved on. I debated a lot about how to review this. It's my personal experience that was disappointing, and I'm glad some reviews are very upbeat. But there's a handful of reviews noting frustrating delays... and that needs to be worked on.

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Large bites menu from soft opening

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Water Tower Kitchen

Water Tower Kitchen

4.3(1.2k reviews)
2.4 mi
•$$

To be honest this was one of the best service I've had the host was very lovely and took us to our…read morespot greeted the waiter got to us right away showed us the special and what he recommended did not hesitate to help us when we called and the food the food was beyond amazing the jambalaya was spicy but tasted very Rich and fabulous for the price I was paying overall just a well experience

We hosted our son's first birthday party at Water Tower Kitchen and booked the full patio for our…read moreparty of 60 guests. We were super pleased with the whole experience, from the moment we booked the date to the moment we left the restaurant after a successful birthday party. The planning process was absolutely seamless with Melissa the event coordinator who was always so responsive and answered all of our questions in great detail. The event/catering menu had so much variety to choose from and we greatly appreciated all the beverage options as well. On the day of the party, the service was absolutely top notch. The servers consistently cleared used tableware, replaced drinks and food as needed, and responded to all of our requests with such kindness! The food was delicious, especially the mac and cheese and miso salmon, which our guests raved about. We are so happy that we had our son's birthday party at Water Tower Kitchen. It was truly a memorable day and we have the Water Tower crew to thank for that. It was perfect!

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The Table

3.9(3.9k reviews)
2.8 mi•Willow Glen
•$$

My friends and I were going to be in the area and we were going to meet up to have some lunch…read morefirst. We made a reservation ahead of time since we didnt want to wait to be seated on a Saturday. When we first got there at 1 pm, it was super busy. They were getting the table ready when we got there. We ate and lingered for awhile and by the time we left, the lunch crowd was dying down. Service was friendly and great despite them being so busy. I ordered the fish tacos and they were good. Not the best I have ever had, but good nevertheless. I was surprised that the tacos had a flour tortilla. I didn't really read the description on the menu, I just saw fish tacos and knew that's what I wanted for lunch. A fish taco on a flour vs corn tortilla is a debate, it just comes to personal preference but it does change the flavor. I prefer corn tortillas but I did enjoy these tacos on a flour tortilla. The fish was crispy, but I felt like something was missing overall from the tacos...seasoning, maybe? My friends all enjoyed their meal selections. Portions were decent for the price and the prices were reasonable. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We choose to sit inside since it was sooo hot and we wanted to be cool as we were enjoying our meal. Parking can be an issue around due to the popularity of the area but there are parking garages, parking lots and street parking around. The restaurant is right on the corner and hard to miss. Bathrooms were clean.

I decided to come here based on the google reviews... should've checked yelp too. My bad. I totally…read moreagree about the great service, as most point out on here. They're quick and super friendly. 5 stars for the employees for sure. But like other yelpers point out, the quality of the food is whack. I came here on a Sunday for brunch. I thought it was going to be full after reading other reviews. But it was practically empty. Seems like things have changed. I tried the Eggs Benedict... the sauce was okay and the hashbrowns were decent. They're cooked with onion, which was a good addition. So I ate my plate, I finished it, but I don't want to come back for more. Even though I wasn't full. I don't think I've ever left brunch feeling hungry! I also had a vanilla latte, it was good but with a huge espresso machine like they have, they should have way more options for drinks. The atmosphere is nice. It's a huge restaurant, with great lighting. The outside seating looks just as nice as the inside. It's a nice neighborhood so the outside seating is a good option. I won't be back. The food was just not worth it.

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The Table - Roasted Carrot Salad ($14)

Roasted Carrot Salad ($14)

The Table - Market Fish: Salmon w/ Balsamic Soubise ($36)

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Market Fish: Salmon w/ Balsamic Soubise ($36)

Clara's Junction - BBQ Tri-Tip Steak Sandwich - Brandt tri-tip, Point Reyes blue cheese, caramelized onions, sourdough, herb fries

Clara's Junction

3.9(166 reviews)
6.1 mi•North San Jose
•$$

This joint is in a great location if you're hungry after a game/event at Levi's Stadium (or the SF…read moreBay Area Stadium if you're here for the World Cup lol). There's plenty of seating indoors, outdoors, and at the bar. They also have good amount of TVs for watching games. Unfortunately I thought the service and food here were ok. To drink, I got the On the Wagon mocktail which is basically a variation of a Moscow Mule. I really did like this mocktail. It was so refreshing. For the table, we ordered herb fries and chicken tinga nachos. The herb fries were good. Nothing special. The nachos were not my favorite. The serving was a good amount but it wasn't too flavorful.

Gave a 3 star because the food i had was just ugh. We had the smash burgers and fried chicken…read moresandwich. Both come with fries ans $20 each. Taste was bland and portion small. So food for me herw no good. Now the good: Location: is good as next to levi stadium. Would be good for a pregame. Place: has a nice outdoor patio with tv and music. Also has an inside with lots of TV and full bar. Final decision for me: come herw only for drinks nd maybe appetizer. But dont get the food it's mediocre and for that price u can get better elsewhere.

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Clara's Junction - Southwest Bowl - black beans, spanish rice, roasted corn, peppers, avocado crema, red cabbage escabeche, pico de gallo, tortilla strip (GF)

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Goodtime Bar - Deviled eggs

Goodtime Bar

4.7(256 reviews)
3.4 mi•Downtown
•$$

A hidden gem for the food, wine, AND company…read more Goodtime Bar is one of those spots I'm always recommending to people before they even ask for recommendations. Any place can serve wine, but it's the food, atmosphere, and community that make Goodtime Bar always a good time. The menu has creative flavor combinations that make it fun to try a little bit of everything. The serving sizes vary from smaller bites to sharables, so it works out great. My favorites I order every single time are the tom yum bucatini, steak frites, and tostadas. As for other items I've tried: oysters are flavorful and thoughtfully put together. The crispy fingerling potatoes with seaweed mayo are criminally addicting. I think the chips and dip are made fresh in house so they have that great real potato texture and flavor. Pro tip: GET THE BREAD. Perhaps a secret menu item. An order comes with a few slices of perfectly toasted buttered bread. You'll want it to dip into the tom yum bucatini sauce. TBH it can be used for all the sauces... in the prawns is great. The chef is a master of sauce. And don't skip dessert! The creme brulee is my guilty pleasure at the end of the night, with a perfectly crisp, crackly sugar crust every time I've had it. The steak frites and a bottle of wine make for a perfect girls' night. There's a nice selection of wines at different price points, and the staff are friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. You can even taste their house wines before committing to a glass, which is a great as someone who doesn't know much about wine. The space works for different moods, too. Inside feels intimate and lively, with a fun buzz that adds to the atmosphere. Outside is lovely when you want open air while catching up with friends over food and wine. Disco ball nights inside are especially vibesy! One of my favorite things is the community here. Their Monday 6 PM run club brings together a welcoming crowd, and the post-run wine-glass offer is such a fun touch. It's a great way to meet people, and the friendly energy makes it easy to feel included even if you come solo. I've gone a couple times when time permits and everyone is sooooo friendly. All paces are welcomed and they have a few people appointed to help direct and make sure no one gets left behind. They also have options beyond wine, including a yuzu cocktail and nonalcoholic drinks like Hiyo. There's a few nearby downtown SJ lot with 90-minute free parking. TL;DR: Come for the food, stay for the wine, and leave loving this DTSJ hidden gem. Whether it's a girls' night, a necessary glass after work, or a Monday run-club meetup, Goodtime Bar is one of my favorite spots in SJ. Rightfully deserved my first Yelp food review.

Cute little resto/bar/wine bar. Tried the pickle beer with a deviled egg topper. The pickle beer is…read morenot as bad as you would think. The deviled egg was AH-mazing. A must try. The apps were yum and omg the fish filet sandwich is crazy. Like an entire dish between buns. The batter is a little too salty and I wish there was more slaw tho. Really like this place but wish the patio seating was a bit more comfortable.

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Goodtime Bar - Indoor seating area

Indoor seating area

Goodtime Bar - Arancini

Arancini

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A rich sparkling white that's not too dry

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