Really at a cross roads reading the other reviews after our lunch experience here. This vibes were…read morecozy and everyone at the door was welcoming and friendly. And that's where it pretty much ended for me. We were greeted by 2 individuals prior to being sat. Once we were sat I was told I couldn't have any outside drinks. I was carrying a hot tea in a paper cup when we walked in. No one else mentioned this. I later read a posting in the bathroom about outside drinks being prohibited. Seemed like it was mostly to prevent outside alcohol but was a blanket statement for all drinks. I thought it was odd I had to take my hot tea back to my car. Besides that the waitress wasn't super warm and friendly either. If I remember correctly she started with, "what are you drinking?" After I had to walk my tea to our parked vehicle. The food was mid. Very very mid. I got a salmon savory crepe. The salmon was dry, almost white in color and just seemed old. The crepe itself was chewy and hard to cut. My husband's wrap was decent. Kids plates were also decent. I liked that you "created" their plate from 3 categories or options. Overpriced for quality and portion. Once our food arrived there was a swarm of gnats that came with it. Our table was wobbly so cutting any food shook the entire surface. Our toddler caught on to this and wanted to rock the table the whole time. So between holding the table, trying to cut food and swatting gnats away.. it just wasn't a good experience all together. I'm confident there are better options in town for us to try when we return.

Crepes are the star here, so definitely get a crepe! They have sweet crepes and savory crepes, and…read morewe got one of the classic sweet options with Nutella, berries and whipped cream. It was big enough to share with three people! This is the type of restaurant that has silly names for everything on their menu. For example, Crepes of Wrath is a savory crepe with sausage, and Banana-fo-Fana has bananas and granola in it. Usually, I refuse to say these silly names out loud when I order, and instead will just order according to the ingredients. ("Give me the Nutella and berries crepe.") I know. I'm that person! You don't want to take me to a silly-names restaurant, because I will ruin your silly-names experience. In this case, though, the silly names are so pervasive throughout the menu that I was overwhelmed and I just gave up. Sometimes, you just have to grit your teeth and play along. Yes, I did say, "Give me the Last Tango." Before the crepe, though, we got lunch. Later Alligator has a huge sandwich menu. At least two dozen different sandwiches! Then there's wraps, salads, appetizers and a kids' menu. I got the Fowl Play (sigh), which is chicken salad with lettuce and tomato on a croissant. My oldest kid got the Club Car, which included ham, turkey, Swiss cheese and lettuce. In case you were wondering: The silly names extend to the kids menu, too! (Which Wich Tuna Fish is just one example.) My younger kid got the Munchkin (mac and cheese). The kids' mac and cheese here is a mini cup, so just keep that in mind if your child eats a lot. Both of my children eat like birds, so the size of the mac and cheese wasn't a problem for us. This is also the type of restaurant that has interesting things everywhere you look (including the restroom!), so take some time to look around at all of the paraphernalia everywhere.

I wanted to like this place more. It's a resort/ hotel restaurant, which often is known for an…read moreoverpriced menu. The steak special for the evening was great. Everyone else felt the food was okay. The server and service was great.

We had the garlic mashed potatoes, the lobster Mac and cheese, the 6oz filet, and the pork chop…read more The environment was calm and enjoyable. Our waitress was attentive and kind. Excellent food and service 10/10.

My first time here but definitely not my last. I ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich which…read morewas delicious and I got a side of fresh cut fries which were great! You get a ton of food, great price, and the service was fantastic!

First time visit and I was extremely pleased. I had the special for the day which was a crispy…read morechicken wrap with tomatoes, onions, hot pepper cheese, zesty ranch, and lettuce. It was very delicious. My drinks were, blackberry crown with lemonade, and a pumpkin spice mixed drink. Both mixed drinks were delicious. The staff was friendly and professional. The restaurant/bar and restrooms were very clean. This is a great place. I can't wait to go back!

Had a celebration in the atrium for my mom's 90th birthday. First thought when I arrived to…read morefinalize plans, was this may not work. The restaurant/bar was to the left and a huge banquet hall upstairs. But, it turned out great!! The only noise was my family and our music. Our hostess, Stacey, was so amazing!! She was available to us and the bar area. Always had a smile and asking what we needed. Jason was also so helpful! I would definitely reserve this place for our next family function!!

We had a gift certificate for River City and chose to stop in before going to a show nearby. On a…read moreThursday evening around 630, the place was pretty empty. We chose a high top by the bar and were told there was no table service, but the bartender ended up coming over to wait on us anyway. The inside of the restaurant is pretty, spacious, and has a lot of natural light due to the floor to ceiling windows. The food was honestly just ok. The baked artichoke dip with pita bread was good (7/10). It was creamy, cheesy, and the pita was warm with a nice chew to it. The gnocchi left something to be desired, in my opinion. The sauce was a little bland and the dish could've used some cheese or something to boost the flavor. The side salad was as expected. The burger was our favorite. It was juicy, the bacon was crisp, and the BBQ sauce wasn't too sweet. The tots were crispy and lightly salted. Parking is on the street out front. We found a spot about a block or two down and didn't have an issue with the short walk.

Nice friendly staff. I had the duck fries which were very very good…read more The porterhouse which was cooked perfectly. No issues They can make a drink! Maybe a little pricey but what the heck. It is good and I think worth it.

Stopped on Sunday morning for brunch. Ordered the omelet selection along with 2 waters and 1…read morecoffee. Coffee came with soap bubbles in it and cup not clean. Omelets were dry and to be honest the worst I have had in any restaurant. We are not hard to please, but the experience here was not in any way pleasant. We were each given a very small goblet of water both of which were emptied early on and never offered a refill. We had been on our way to another local restaurant but decided to try this spot because I had heard good things. Our experience did not support this at all. I sincerely hope this was not typical, and will not recommend to anyone. What we had hoped would be a good experience was anything but good. Don't even want to give one star, but must rate in order to post.

10 out of 10!!! Love this place. Deidre took great care of us and made us feel so welcome!!!!…read more Great beer choices and food was amazing! We will 100% be back! Thank you Deidre

Good location, great atmosphere and friendly staff. There are two eateries within the historic…read morebuilding: Avenue Eats (burgers and sandwiches) and The Wood Fired Pizza Co. You order at the counter, find a seat and they bring your order out to you. We were there on a Saturday night and it was packed. Seating is first come with a bar, individual tables and large communal table. It was busy so we did have to wait a short time for someone to vacate a table big enough for eight. We really wanted burgers but they informed us there was a 45 minute wait on food from them. They did tell us the pizza place was only about a 15 minute wait. We decided to stay and order pizza and weren't disappointed. The margherita pizza was very tasty with a nice amount of mozzarella cheese and their special with all the meats and hot honey was excellent. They were having a magic show on the stage side of the hall which the kids seemed to be enjoying. The only thing that was a bit confusing is you enter the room and have to walk through the room to the back to order at the windows but it's not clear how it works. Especially if it's packed and people are standing everywhere and blocking the windows. We stood at the entrance behind another party that were there before us trying to figure out if they had to wait to be seated or where to go after entering. A sign instructing you to keep walking and order at the windows would prevent people from just standing in the doorway.

The new fish wrap is off the chain - so much texture and flavor in one wrap! The made-in-house…read moreFrench fry seasoning is delicious, too. Great place to catch live music, a DJ, or a pool tournament.

Great dive bar! The parm wings are awesome, buffalo not so much,crispy juicy and flavorfulread more

Great food and service! It was my first time here and I really enjoyed it. The restaurant is small…read morebut cozy with tons of old pictures hung up on the walls giving it that true authentic Italian vibe. Our waitress was friendly and went above and beyond the whole time we were there. They give you bread and butter with your meal and it was really good. I ordered wedding soup and ate every last bite or sip of it. For my entree I went with the classic spaghetti and meatballs and it was delicious. The sauce was perfect and they sell jars of it that you can take home with you. I had a great experience here and will definitely be back.

Stopped in without a reservation on a Friday evening. The exterior of the building looks impeccably…read moremaintained and the parking lot was nearly full, but we got a spot. The restaurant was quite busy, but we were able to dine at the bar. The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered drinks which were served promptly followed by two entrees. My entree was a chicken parm with pasta. It was cooked to perfection with a sauce that was a bit tart. It also came with a lemon. I had a tiramisu for dessert which was also very tasty. The restaurant is like a time capsule dating to the 1950's. It was somewhat dimly lighted, which provided a very comfortable mod for dining. The meals were not inexpensive, but we felt they were a good value. The bartender was willing to chat as much as a guest desired. There is a room in the back with several slot machines and a dedicated following. The meal was the highlight of the several days we spent in Wheeling. If we ever return, it will be first on our list, but we will make reservations this time.

Best place to eat in wheeling. Huge portions, very reasonable prices, and great service. They've…read morebeen in business over 30 years. The food is delicious! The ambience is retro style with a 70's vibe. In conclusion, this place is an amazing place to eat.

Gross couldn't even cut my steak.Couldn't get weighted on to my food.Was cold…read moreUsed to be good

I got the Burbon glazed New York strip steak with shrimp. It was cooked perfect. The staff is…read morealways nice. I highly recommend giving this place 2 -3 try's to fully appreciate all that they offer. Don't be afraid to try something new on their menu . It's outstanding

We had gone here last year and loved it... not the case this time! When our party of 5 arrived,…read morethere were 2 or 3 others in the restaurant. The waitress started off by telling us all of the menu items that were not available - no chicken, no coquille, no onion soup, etc. 3 of us ordered steaks. Mine came with smashed potatoes and green beans and they were stone cold. The steak (filet) was nearly raw and was actually cold to touch. So was my daughter's. The waitress took our plates back and the whole plate was heated in a microwave. It was all tasteless and awful!!! My daughter's boyfriend had a New York strip steak that was ok and my daughter had crab cakes that were mediocre, but for a $500 meal, it was disgusting. - Two women came to the restaurant and the hostess was heard telling them that it would be a 40 minute wait because they were short of staff. There were actually more staff than there were customers. Before we left, we were the only ones there. It just seemed like they were anxious to close the restaurant. Extremely disappointing.