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    Wayside Public House

    3.7 (93 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    WAYSIDE PUBLIC HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cobwebs with dead bugs

    The food was excellent! I had the Ahi Tuna, small plate and the crispy salmon. My husband had the Rueben with onion rings (a little too greasy). Our server was knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. The issue, was the cleanliness of the dining room. We sat at a booth with a window and it was filthy and off putting. Cobwebs with dead bugs trapped in them, old butter wrappers and dried up cheese littered the sill. It made me wonder if the dining room was not cleaned on a regular rotation, what must the kitchen be like? I informed the server of the problem, (whose nails while beautiful, are not in compliance with Food Handler safety standards) and no manager came to speak with us. I also notified the hostess on our way out and she didn't offer to get a manager ‍

    The day's special. Maryland Cream Scallops with fresh local vegetables.
    Gina M.

    The food was delicious and the server attentive. Their double martinis are phenomenal. I'm sure they are all good but I always get my favorite, the Pear Martini.

    Surf and turf
    Kenneth N.

    I got the surf and turf dinner (crab cake, filet, fingerling potatoes, and green beans). Price was 37.00. Food tasted excellent. I eat a lot so this meal was a very modest amount. I could eat three meals of this. However, excellent service by the bartender and the food was great so 5 stars.

    * Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna*

    What a wonderful experience! I hadn't been to Reflections in over 10 years. It was suggested as a place for our group of friends to meet for a holiday get together. Our server was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. She explained various options in detail. The menu has a nice variety and my friends and I really had a hard time choosing! I chose the crab cake and the freshly made onion rings. No fillers in the crab cake and those were the best onion rings I've ever had. My friend and I shared the bacon wrapped shrimp... melted in our mouth! I took a picture of my other friends tuna dish to show my husband. The ambiance was amazing... nicely decorated for Christmas. No room for dessert but the dessert menu had amazing options also. I'm already talking about going back with my husband.

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    Food , service were great. First time I was there and we really liked it. Guinness on tap, thats worth a star alone..

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    Oh good service. Drinks are made well. Food is always good. The wait staff is always attentive and very friendly.

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    Great food and atmosphere. Free parking. Their take on a Christmas mule cocktail was delicious with plenty of kick.

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    Soooooo delicious!!! Both the food and the drinks are amazing and yummy. It's hard to recommend any one item, as they are all so good.

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    I was only here for drinks, but I enjoy the atmosphere!

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    Got the steak special, very good. Food and atmosphere are great especially in summer. Staff is awesome.

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    Brutal, the food was cold and extremely over priced. Did enjoy atmosphere service was ok

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