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    Venture Kitchen And Bar

    4.1 (382 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Our pizza.
    Adam P.

    We went here because we were craving pizza and the reviews were overall good. We weren't disappointed. The bartender was very nice. The drink selection was good. Our pizza was very good. We also got a pork bellied taco which I thought was amazing. The ambience is nice and I would definitely go back if I was staying in the area.

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    Beth S.

    Parking in this area always seems to work out somehow. It's mostly street parking. We went on a rainy Saturday night and the place wasn't too busy. We love doing a date night here because it's a pretty relaxed environment and the foods always good. We love a booth and the booths are pretty big. We started with a beer and the drink of the week which was called eternal luminescence. The cocktail was delicious - gin, st. Germain, lemon juice, lavender syrup and garnishes. We also got the special taco which was a boom boom shrimp taco. I'm considering trying to convince my boyfriend to go back on a Tuesday for taco Tuesday this month so we can get it again. It had a good number of shrimp on it and the other ingredients were super balanced. Finally we rounded off starters with the meatballs. We've had these before and love them every time. They have a slight heat to them but the sweetness of the sauce plays nicely with it. Would definitely not skip these! We were pretty plain and got a pepperoni pizza for our entree. I asked for Parmesan cheese and they brought a block and grated it on the pizza while I LOVED! The crust is yummy and was charred but not burnt. We will be going back.

    Entrance
    Brittanie M.

    As we arrived in town, we were looking for places to eat that was not only delicious but local. We stumbled across venture which fit perfectly with our adventurous motto for our mini getaway trip. We were super excited about the menu as it had items listed out of the norm. Pictured: Pork Belly Crab Ragoon Dip Suck It Up Butternut The pork belly was to DIE FOR. The honeycomb and apple slices was a delicious touch and we licked the plate clean. The wonton chips served with the crab ragoon dip should be sold EVERYWHERE, and the pizza was light with the perfect amount of goat cheese. The crust was also how I prefer all my pizzas to be. It was quiet on a Thursday afternoon... so the service was fast and attentive. It was cozy and very hip. We would definitely go back, especially for the pork belly shareable.

    Thai Me Up pizza
    Damien J.

    It has been a minute since Sophia and I dined here. When it comes to finely made pizza, they deliver. Not only did we dine in, a few people from our meetup group joined us where we were able to snag a table in the back for a semi-private dinner (a group of 9 were there but were pretty casual). Would this bring back good times or leave us with utter dissappointment? Walking in, we were able to get seated along with the rest of the party. Inside, it had a nice crowd but not overwhelming. And the whole place looked spotless. After a few minutes, we were all ready to order. I selected one of their newly added items, the Thai Me Up pizza. It consisted of ginger wasabi peanut sauce, chicken, carrots, red onion, shredded mozzarella, cilantro and chives topped with a sriracha swirl. This was pretty good. Each ingredient came together nicely. To have the peanut sauce as the binder was a great call. It did have some spice as expected but not overpowering at all. And the rest of the group really liked their dishes. When you have great company enjoying conversations along with their meal, it's a win-win. And I can't say enough about how tentative our waitress was with us. You know we'll be back here again :)

    Smash burger-subbed tots for fries
    Caroline J.

    The menu sounded amazing but the items we tried were just okay! First off it is nice and cozy inside. The booths are comfortable and depending where you are seated you can see into the kitchen. There is a long bar area and a few tables with chairs but mostly booths. It was nicely decorated for Christmas. Service-not so great. I get it, places are understaffed but we sat for a while before getting drinks (including water) and we found out they were a waiter short so things were slow. Now food/drinks: Ran out of key ingredients of their cocktail of the week. It happens but had been looking forward to it. They did try to make a modified version and it was okay. They at least didn't charge me for it. Husband wanted 2 different beers and they were both out and finally got his 3rd choice. Food: The following were specials: smash burger was alright but expected the patties to be a little bit bigger. Beef Stroganoff-Beef was very rare. Good flavor though but strong on the rosemary seasoning. Queso blanco nachos- would have been good if they actually melted the cheese. It was just thrown on top. With the not so great service and the food being just okay not sure I'm in a rush to go back.

    House salad with fried chicken added

    Went for lunch and sat at the bar. I sit at the bar when I want fast service, which is what I got. Ordered the carb Rangoon dip and a house salad with fried chicken added. Everything was good and fresh. The dip was really good, super cheesy, decent amount of crab in it, and my salad was delish. Fried chicken breast was a little a little overcooked but it did the job. Bartender was nice and gave me recommendations when asked. It was pretty slow and quiet, maybe a few people sitting in the booths and another person came in to the bar as I was packing up to go.

    Pepperoni pizza

    Food and service is always top tier. It was great to watch the pizzas being made. It's so nice and cozy inside.

    pan seared salmon with parmesan risotto, asparagus, and lemon beurre blanc, 2020
    Angela T.

    I've been to Venture a few times over the years and it has always been excellent. They have an extensive menu with weekly chef's specials and they also serve brunch, which I've yet to try. I've eaten at the bar and also had carry out. Their menu is consistent and diverse at the same time. I had a vegetarian pizza with pesto, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms back in 2016. Vegetarian pizza options on the current menu include a Classic Margherita, the Great White, Five Cheese, Mediterranean, Wild Mushroom, and the Green Goddess. I definitely had to try the tots. These are not grocery store tater tots, but hand made squares of goodness. Fast forward to February 2020, just prior to the pandemic. I had the tots again, and they were just as good. The restaurant and the bar, where I was seated so as to avoid a wait, were busy, and I was tired from a long day, so I opted for one of the specials to go, pan seared salmon with parmesan risotto, asparagus, and lemon burr blanc. The salmon was tender and flaky, the risotto creamy, and all the flavors complementary. It's hard to find a restaurant these days, locally owned or chain, that not only weathers changes in the market and stays open, but maintains the consistency in their stand by dishes while offering variety and the same quality in their specials. Venture does not disappoint.

    Prosciutto and mushroom pizza.  We added jalapenos and onions.  It was very good.
    Doug S.

    We had a couple close to the family friends down from the DC area for the Virginia High School Swim Meet and needed a good restaurant that took a reservation for 12 people. I had called their sister restaurant Brown Chicken Brown Cow and spoke to Camille, who was super awesome and told us that Venture took big reservations. So that's what we went with. We actually stopped into BCBC before dinner and had a beer. Very cool place and just 2 doors away from Venture. Venture was super clean and the food was awesome. Lots of Tapas and Artisanal Pizzas. They have a nice drink menu as well. The staff was very nice and accommodating. If you do go with a big group, they only do 1 check and gratuity is included. Overall it was a great experience.

    White pizza ....
    Kim L.

    I can't believe I haven't done a review for Venture Kitchen. I've been numerous times and have never had a bad experience. I went the other night for my friend's bday and there was five of us. We were seated in a booth had menus were given to us. They had a daily special menu, Hampton's restaurant week menu, cocktail/drinks menu, and their regular menu. It was martini night and my friends enjoyed theirs and I enjoyed the Pesca Bellini. We ordered pizzas (cheese pizza, supreme pizza, and the weekly special the Rajun Cajun pizza) and wow it was phenomenal. The picture I attached doesn't give the pizza justice (it's the supreme and 1 piece of Rajun Cajun-we did some trades on slices lol). The only reason I'm giving this a 4 star the beer cheese appetizer w/pretzel bites and Granny Smith apples wasn't the best. The apples were way too sweet and the beer cheese tasted like Alfredo sauce. Either way I love the friendly atmosphere and will continue to support the business!

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    Nikole B.

    Love the atmosphere, the booths are large and you don't feel crowded. The staff was absolutely wonderful, attentive and super nice. I like the fact that there is a full bar. The food came out hot and you can definitely tell the ingredients are fresh. Highly recommend. We had the Tots Poutine , Meat-za and crab Croatan.

    Poke cups and meatballs
    Lindsay I.

    This was our 2nd visit. Both times we were seated quickly in a booth. They have booths for 2 and 4 people. You might be able to squeeze 6 but that many people might be more comfortable at one of the tables. The server was very pleasant and attentive. I only noticed 2 tables and when combined could probably seat 8-10 people so I'm not sure it would be good for large groups. Previously we came with friends and tried a little of everything. Pork belly, cheese curds, poke cups, pizza, sausage bombs and tots. The tots were interesting and were cubes as opposed to the traditional shredded type of tot. My husband's face was probably the sausage bombs or pork belly. I would agree the pork belly is great and I had the poke to myself since I was the only seafood fan that night. I love the cream cheese and jalapeño. The wonton cups are crispy and not my favorite. Tonight we had the poke cups, pork meatballs with Thai chili sauce, green goddess pizza and margherita pizza and green goddess pizza. I emptied the poke cups to get to all the good stuff. :) the pork meatballs were like a flavor explosion and I would highly recommend them. I enjoyed the green goddess as it was very flavorful but my husband said the margherita could have been improved. I thought it could use a smidge more cheese because who doesn't love cheese. I'd say the average price is $17 unless you get a special entree that ran more like $29 or $42 for a ribeye. We did see several ribeyes and they did look delicious. 3 poke cups were the same $17 as the green goddess. The things can add up if you can't decide and get a little of everything.

    Strawberry bruschetta
    Ja'lyn H.

    I strolled in on Martini Monday and so glad I did. I love the weekly chef specials. The service was good, I sat at the bar. Now the food-- Strawberry Bruschetta - I could eat this for breakfast it was so good and not overly sweet Coconut onion rings- good flavor but the batter was too thick for me Maui Tini- martini made with rum. So good I almost got another but I had to drive. Highly recommend if I'm Hampton, VA!

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    The Rhythm Room

    4.0(21 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    I went at the beginning of Happy Hour. It was crowded at the bar but the rest of the place was…read moreempty. The vibe is nice. Nice music playing, the bartender was really nice. I got a drink (Crown and ginger ale), the fried green tomatoes and the crab bites. Everything was delicious and the drink definitely would the price. I'll definitely be back to try more of their dishes and check out their after 7 entertainment.

    I stopped by The Rhythm Room over the weekend with a friend of mine since they recently just…read moreopened. The Rhythm Room is located in the heart of Peninsula Town Center which means finding parking was a bit of a challenge. My friend parked in a parking garage that was fairly close but I had to circle the block a few times and happened to find parking on the street almost 2 blocks away. Before we walked in, security checked our bags and were patting down the guys, which I thought was interesting seeing as though this was more of a restaurant than a bar/club environment but I guess you can't be too sure. We made reservations for 7pm and our table was ready as soon as we arrived. Our server was very nice and greeted us right away. We both ordered the Island Breeze cocktail and it was alright, it tasted more like juice than anything else. For appetizers, we decided on the Mac & Cheese Bites, Buffalo Crab Dip and the Salmon Bites. The food was served fairly quickly but the Mac & Cheese Bites were a bit dry and the Salmon Bites weren't very flavorful. The Buffalo Crab Dip was my favorite and had actually had an abundance of crab, which we enjoyed. We were hoping there would be a live band but was told there wasn't a band on Saturdays, which we thought would've been a nice touch since there's one on Fridays. Eventually, a DJ did show up so that helped create a vibe but it did start getting packed as the evening went on so we decided to leave. Overall, The Rhythm Room was pretty decent. It was a bit of an older crowd when we went but we had a good time nonetheless. If you live in Hampton or want to try out a new spot with a decent vibe, definitely check them out.

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    Monroe

    3.4(10 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Get ready for an unparalleled rooftop experience at Monroe Rooftop- the premier outdoor lounge in…read morethe heart of downtown Hampton. The Landing at Hampton Marina, Tapestry Collection by Hilton presents a one-of-a-kind luxury experience at Monroe Rooftop, where you can indulge in delicious food, hand-crafted cocktails, live entertainment, and breathtaking views of the Hampton Marina. Located at 700 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, Virginia, this rooftop lounge offers the perfect blend of luxury and relaxation. Monroe Rooftop is open most days from 12 noon until 10 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays from 12 noon until 11 pm, but closed on Mondays. On Tuesdays, you can savor the experience from 4 pm to 10 pm. A group of businessmen identified the potential of the roughly 5,000-square-foot rooftop space and created the unique concept on the Peninsula. After undergoing a rebranding, remodeling, and reopening by Chester-based Shamin Hotels, The Landing at Hampton Marina, Tapestry Collection by Hilton now features Monroe Rooftop as its newest attraction. This past spring, Lance Henderson, CEO of Future Outlook Group, partnered with Kunal Shah and Neal Patel, co-owners of the LX Group, to work with Shamin Hotels and create this one-of-a-kind luxury experience for visitors. Overlooking the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, Monroe Rooftop is the perfect spot to discover the beauty of Hampton. So why wait? Head over to Monroe Rooftop and indulge in an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for a long time!

    I want this establishment to succeed but they have much work to do…read more I waited for the perfect time to come here, because I wanted the full experience. There was an "all you can eat" brunch event. These were the Eventbrite details: Join us at Monroe Rooftop for our weekly brunch , ISLA, a Tropical Inspired Sunday Brunch for Families. Come enjoy great food, music, games! A Tropical - Inspired Brunch Tiki Cocktails | Frozen Drinks | Island Jams Bottomless Brunch featuring: Bumbu Rum French Toast with Toppings Station Salad Bar Fresh Cut Fruits Rotational Curry/Jerk Chicken Fried Escovitch Fish Rice & Peas Cabbage Fried Plantains Scrambled Eggs w/ Cheese on the side Bacon Sausage Breakfast Potatoes Chef's Selection of Desserts Advance Purchase $35.00 Adults | $25.00 Kids (Will be $5.00 more at the door) Brunch Starts at 10am, last round of food is at 3:30pm ********************************** People were queued in the hallway because the doors didn't open until after 11. Nothing was set up. They finally let us in because it had to be a fire hazard to have that many people standing in the hallway. Everyone was let in and given wristbands. The lady giving them out didn't know how to put them on, so she just handed them to people. Again general admission tables, seating other than surrounding the pool wasn't available. There was no food after 11, or tables set. 20-30min later there was a dash of people trying to set up. One man in particular, I'm assuming he was in charge, came around apologizing for most of his staff not being present and comping mimosas. He was very aware and alert that everything started sideways and he just wanted to fix it. He was putting out tables and chairs in his suit. The bar seemed extremely slow and behind on fixing drinks. Once things got going the food was ok, no complaints here. It was a beautiful rooftop setting, it was extremely hot, the pop up tents provided shade. I would like to go back to give it another shot, when they are properly staffed and the food is better than "ok".

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    Park Lane Tavern

    3.9(785 reviews)
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    On Saturday April 11th, my friends and family (9 total) came into park lane around 8-8:30ish pm…read moreafter a dance competition at the Hampton convention center. We were served by Kylie (Kyleigh?) on the patio and she was fantastic. I was a server/bartender in Hampton roads for close to 10 years and she provided my family and I with the best service I have received in a restaurant in a long while. Please give her all the kudos and praise for being a talented server and all around awesome person. Thanks Kylie you capped off a great Saturday. Food and drinks were amazing as well.

    Over the weekend, Sophia and I dined here to continue celebrating my birthday for the month. Park…read moreLane Tavern has been one spot that we've been to over and over. Whether it's with friends or just the two of us, we've never been disappointed. Let's see how this visit went. We were immediately seated once we walked inside. It wasn't completely packed for a Saturday afternoon but staff was really busy with customers. The vibe was one that made us comfortable for the most part. After a few minutes of looking over the menu, we were ready to order. My selection was the Tavern Monte Cristo which consisted of chargrilled chicken and ham as the protein with Gouda cheese and cider aioli fried in a tempura batter with tavern fries. The meal was served hot and ready and tasted great. And having the cranberry coulis as a dipping sauce really added some taste. My only gripe with the sandwich was the amount of protein. I'm not sure if I ate most of it when we dined in, but when I ate the rest for dinner, it was more breading than anything else. Still good but they could've included more. Nonetheless, I was full. Good stuff as always from Park Lane Tavern :)

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    Baker's Wife Bistro - The strip

    Baker's Wife Bistro

    4.0(108 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    A friend of mine scheduled a get-together at this restaurant located in the Phoebus area of Hampton…read morelast Friday. It's high-end, which I barely touch due to pricing, but it does not hurt to try something new. Let's see how the evening went. After our entire party arrived, we were all promptly seated. Inside, the decor is perfect. From the bar to the dining area, everything was spotless. You can tell the staff really cares about keeping the place tidy. And they had New Orleans-style music playing through the sound system. Very relaxing. After looking through the menu, I was ready to place my order. I chose their fish special, which was salmon with veggies and a sauce (forgot the name). This dish was very good. It was probably the best cooked salmon I've ever had. When you see seafood with the perfect crust and a lot of flavor, you're in heaven. It did have a small bone and I felt it lacked the amount of squash and zucchini, but again, a wonderful meal. There was one situation which resulted in only a 4-star review. Out of curiousity, I saw on Facebook that they offered $5 discounts. I did let my party know and we were all ready to use them when the bill was ready. But the staff told us the discount was to be used on a table rather than an individual ticket. When we looked both on Facebook and our personal emails, none of that verbage was mentioned. Not trying to sound harsh, but please be sure to state every detail foe customers. We do want to find ways to save some cash out of our wallets. Except for the discount mishap, the visit turned out well. I can say I'll be back to give them anothee go-around. Till next time :)

    The desire to escape the many things that challenge the soul during the holidays and finally take…read morein the experience of upscale dining paired with "jazz night", met the perfect storm of a company Christmas party fully of amazingly loud and unaware guests who's vocabulary centered around the good old fashioned F bomb. Thank goodness for the company I keep, which, when able to hear each other, led to an enjoyable time overall. Lesson learned. Don't book a $200 experience for the holidays.

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    Chance’s Restaurant And Lounge - French toast with eggs & bacon . Extra side of potatoes

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    4.2(5 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The food tasted good however we were all disappointed that the portions were small. The young lady…read morewho served our table was super sweet and nice . There was only one other party and the entire restaurant outside of us so we did expect a quicker service than what we did have however we made the most of it by enjoying the DJ. Two of my girlfriends both ordered the shrimp and grits, and they both said that it was extremely delicious, but they had to request for extra sauce .

    My boyfriend and I wanted to try somewhere new. We did a Google search of restaurants near by and…read moreChance's restaurant and lounge came up. We made a reservation for 6pm, it wasn't busy then. We sat at the bar first because we were a bit early. Once we got our table we started with the crab dip , it was easily the best I've had. For entrees I ordered the crab cake and he ordered the seafood pasta. He mentioned the sauce could use some wine and lemon everything was cooked perfectly. The crab cake was fried perfectly and not just fillers, actually crab meat. My drink was yummy. I ordered the Gold Rush- highly recommend. He had whisky. The ambiance is very unique. I would say upscale casual. They have a full bar and lounge area. I think this place would be great for an event or party. It has been a while since I was fully satisfied with every aspect. You have to try it.

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    Steak & Tonic - Exotic duo camel and bison with smashed potatoes, zucchini,yellow squash spring onions and asparagus.

    Steak & Tonic

    4.0(209 reviews)
    8.2 mi

    Had a great time celebrating a friend's birthday here over the weekend. Initially we were told…read morethere would be a set 3 course menu because of the size of the dinner party but upon arrival they were out of many things on that menu. They were also out of the snake river Wagyu ribeye and strip steak. We were told they didn't receive a shipment of meat. The food was really good regardless of that, luckily they had three orders of lamb chops left so some of us ordered the rest of that. I like that when you order a steak it already comes with two sides. Other steakhouses you would have to order sides à la carte. The cocktails were amazing and service was great. Only thing that was a little weird was we had two birthdays and asked the manager if they happened to do a complimentary birthday dessert or something for the two birthday guest. He responded politely with we don't do any birthday desserts but you can order champagne since it's a celebration. Mind you it's a party of 12 and each couple's bill was at least 250+. Nonetheless, we had a great time and money was well spent, definitely worth trying out!

    Ultimately, a lot of factors go into my rating of a restaurant, and price is absolutely at the…read moreforefront. I had walked past this place over a dozen times, always thinking it seemed a bit expensive. I finally decided to try it and confirmed that the prices were indeed high, which can be perfectly acceptable if the food quality matches the cost. Unfortunately, it didn't. I ordered the burger because it was the least expensive entrée on the menu at $24. While it wasn't bad, it certainly didn't justify the price. I'm not completely certain, but I strongly suspect the patty had been previously frozen. The bun also felt like a standard packaged brioche bun rather than something fresh or house-made. My buddy ordered a steak that cost nearly $100, but it looked like it had been cooked in a pan with little care or attention to detail. Presentation and preparation simply didn't match the premium price point. But he was given a tray of fancy salts to use on the steak? We also tried a flight of their three Old Fashioneds, and each one missed the mark. The Black Forest Old Fashioned tasted more like a cherry-forward cocktail than a whiskey drink, and their house Old Fashioned, which included Grand Marnier, came across more like a soda than a balanced, spirit-forward cocktail. Overall, while the food and drinks were decent, they fell well short of justifying the high prices. At this price point, I expected significantly higher quality, attention to detail, and execution. The saving grace was the wonderful and kind staff that work there. They were knowledgeable about the menu and were able to help guide you through your decisions with patience, which I would expect at this kind of restaurant.

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    Pecola’s

    Pecola’s

    3.8(20 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Pecola's Tapas and Shisha Lounge, the chic Black-owned and woman-owned restaurant/lounge in…read moreHampton, VA... 5-Star Stylish, Sophisticated, Bomb Bomb Diggity Dot Com, favorite place to me!!! If you're looking for a restaurant that combines elegance, flavor, and a memorable atmosphere, look no further than Pecola's in Hampton, VA. This Black-owned and woman-owned gem delivers a one-of-a-kind experience from the moment you walk in. Pecola's effortlessly blends bold global flavors with a chic lounge vibe. The tapas-style menu is creative and delicious, with dishes perfect for sharing with friends or savoring on your own. Many guests rave about standout bites like the fired-cracker shrimp, salmon bites, seafood egg rolls, and fresh sliders; as well as the menu pairs fabulously with the handcrafted cocktails. What really sets Pecola's apart is the ambience -- the decor feels upscale and stylish without being pretentious, and it's a perfect place for date nights, celebrations, or just catching up with friends. Live music nights and a lively vibe make it more than just dinner, it's a full sensory experience. The shisha lounge adds an extra layer of relaxation and fun, offering a cultural twist that's unique for the area and a hit with locals and visitors alike. Service is generally attentive and friendly, and while a few reviews mention that the restaurant can get busy (especially on event nights), many customers say that's part of the charm -- it feels like the place to be. Overall, Pecola's is a must-visit destination in Hampton -- a restaurant that showcases creativity, vibes, and community pride. Whether you're grabbing brunch, sipping cocktails, or enjoying shisha with friends, you'll leave already planning your next visit.

    Went here tonight and the vibes were amazing. This was my first time in the restaurant, and I'm…read moreglad i came on a Friday night while they were doing karaoke. Everyone in the restaurant was enjoying and participating in karaoke. We made reservations and were sat down immediately upon arrival. They have good food, hookah, and drinks. The Brussels were amazingggggggg. I haven't had any that good in so long. No one in my group complained about their food at all. I'm glad i gave them a chance because i had heard their food wasn't that great but i disagree! The only small complaint I have is the seafood eggrolls were a little too cheesy for my liking but I'm sure that's just a personal preference. Most people like a lot of cheese. Our server was very attentive and helpful. I will be back, hopefully to do karaoke!

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    Pecola’s - Interior Smoking Section

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    Pecola’s - Seafood egg rolls

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