Your Father's Moustache was such a fun and memorable stop during our Halifax trip. It's got that classic English pub feel--but with a quirky moustache-themed twist that gives it extra charm and personality. They've got a great selection of craft beers and cocktails--I went with the Purple Haze and really enjoyed it. Refreshing, balanced, and not overly sweet. For food, I ordered the Chicken and Waffle Sandwich, and wow--it was incredible. Super flavourful, perfectly cooked, and impressively held together even with the runny (and delicious) egg on top. My wife went with the New Orleans pasta, and we were really impressed by how accommodating the kitchen was with her dietary restrictions. They happily swapped out the chicken and ham for shrimp, and the dish still came out beautifully done. You can tell the chef really loves what they do--it absolutely shows in the quality and care of the food. It's easy to see why this place is a local favourite. Great vibe, great service, and fantastic food and drinks. Highly recommend! read more

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Came here for late night food. We tried their poutine which was pretty good. We also had their appetizer sampler which came with: potato skins, chicken tenders, onion rings and mozzarella sticks. The platter had mostly onion rings and only a few of the other options. The last thing we got was the chicken hummus bowl which was good and a lot of food. Overall a good spot for late night food. Our waitress was very friendly too. read more

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This place was recommended to us by a local friend. We went on a cruise recently that stopped at Halifax for the day. We enjoyed their wonderful seafood of seafood chowder and lobster roll. Food was delicious and fresh. The service wasn't the best but our waiter apologized as they were short staffed and packed. read more

Good food good beer fun place I will definitely stop here next time. I am in town Wednesday nights. A full rack of ribs is half price and they are very tasty. read more

The chicken & waffles were amazing! Spicy, salty, & sweet. Quick and friendly service.

I placed an order online for 3 Caesar salads and the total came out to 92$. I simply can't justify paying that much for 3 bowls of lettuce. They need to reevaluate their price points read more

Amazing food was perfect and they have excellent service. If you like fish & chips... This is one of the best I've ever had . Their home crafted sauces and craft beer selection was wonderful as well. My husband loved the mustache burger. read more

This place is unique in so many ways. For one, they have portraits on the walls of random dudes and their crazy mustaches. I was laughing my ass off looking at these guys (look at the pictures I posted). I didn't have time to explore the rest of the restaurant has to offer because we had so much to check out in such a short period of time. We started off on the rooftop (which is huge). Full bar and plenty of tables. My cousin got cold so we ended up moving downstairs after eating our appetizer. We got wings for an app and they were crunchy and delicious. I ended up getting the lobster roll with sweet potato fries. Absolutely heavenly. Best lobster roll I've ever had. And the sweet potato fries were perfect. They have some great menu options. Holly was our waitress and she was bubbly, sweet, accommodating, and very personable. I would 110% recommend coming here. Great food, cool atmosphere, chill vibes, all around 5/5 stars. read more

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I went for lunch on my own. Sat at the bar. Service was prompt and friendly. Beer was cold and crisp. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich with fries. I love a good buffalo chicken sandwich. It is my go to in pubs/bars. I have eaten it everywhere from Fountain City Arizona to St. Johns NFLD. This wasn't just the best buffalo chicken sandwich I have ever had, this was the best by far. The chicken had the perfect amount of hot sauce so that it was spicy but still crisp. A dollop of ranch to temper the heat. A big fat fresh tomato slice, melted cheddar on a brioche bun. My only complaint was the fries. They were cooked perfectly, golden brown but, processed. I would love to see hand cut, twice fried. That would have been the perfect compliment to the perfect bufallo chicken sandwich. I will be back. read more

Judging from all the good reviews we saw, we thought this place would be great. It is quite the opposite. We both got sick from the food. They pathetically offer a lobster roll for $30 and there's not even an ounce of lobster. On top of that, it's not fresh. Definitely pre packaged lobster. They gauge tourists with the meals that they want and then it's terrible. We plainly asked how it was and the server reluctantly said it was good. It's very obvious that she was looking for a hire ring out therefore pushed something she knew wasn't good. I am bed ridden from that meal. Servers just stand around. We only ever saw our server four times; to get our drinks, to get our order, to drop the food off and to collect our payment. I would not waste my money here. I am not the type to leave a review and it was such a terrible experience I felt I needed to. Maybe the rest of the food is good, but the lobster roll and chicken sandwich will send you straight to bed nauseous unable to function. read more

I ordered the club sandwich which was a delicious grilled chicken and bacon between two lightly toasted and buttered slices of bread, and it didn't disappoint! Even better, my wife ordered the lobster roll and my mother in law had the lobster dinner special, both for a reasonable price, and they were both satisfied. The service was also great, and we'd definitely recommend this place. read more

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It had been a few years since I'd eaten at Your Father's Moustache, and maybe it was the time of day, maybe it was the time of year...but I found it to be just okay. We went here for a late lunch/early dinner (around 3:30 pm) and while the service and food were okay, it was nothing to write home about. I found it pricey for what it was. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was delicious, though there was something about it that tasted like turkey? Weird. My husband got the club sandwich which I tried and found pretty bland. They provide heaps of fries which were also just kind of there. I mean, I enjoyed them because they're fries, but they're certainly no Darrel's fries. ;) I much prefer the patio at YFM, rather than the actual inside. It's dark and dated - kind of makes me think of Boston Pizza actually. It also doesn't seem to know if it wants to be a sports bar or not, it was just a strange experience. I much prefer the patio/deck on the roof in the summer - it's wonderful sitting out there! I will have to say that our waitresses were phenomenal. About halfway through the meal the shifts switched off so we had two different waitresses and they were both really great. Prompt, friendly and helpful without bugging us too much. read more

Your Father's Moustache - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Ordered the lobster sandwich but unfortunately the lobster meat was unedible. Very old and like chewing gum. Instead they gave me a chicken bacon sandwich that was also unedible, chicken was like the sole of your shoe and the bacon must have been from yesterday's breakfast. Server was excellent though!! read more

Your Father's Moustache - Not a good chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Your fathers moustache is not an establishment I would recommend. My brother and I went a few months ago and we were seated right next to the band which was deafening. The band was way to loud for such a small restaurant. When we got our beer, mine was flat and his was warm. When we finally got our meals, my chicken sandwich was hardly warm and about two hours later, I had my head in a toilet. It took me 3 days to recover from the food poisoning. read more

To start: I kind of want to give the stache a 4.5. Simply because if you place it in the other categories of 5, the food doesn't really compare. We aren't talking top chef quality but that doesn't in no way mean it isn't delicious. The atmosphere, patio, and everything else, bumped this rating back up to a 5. My moustache. Oh how I love thee. The number of plates of nachos that I have put back here is more than likely disgusting. It would probably average out to 2 a week. They are by far my favorite nachos in the city (sorry shoe shop). Writing a review for this place gives me a slight bit of anxiety, simply because I love it so much. Let me count thy ways as to why I love the stache and why you need to go if you haven't already 1) Obvs, the chos are my list. The Coast rates them as the 2nd runner up in the city. When it comes down to it, it is entirely based on preference of what you're looking for in a cho. For me, its tons of tomatoes and jalapenos with sour cream and salsa. The stache delivers that to me every time, and lots of it. Not too pricey and effing delish. Win win. 2) The food in general at the stache isn't what I'd call gourmet. They certainly have a few solid dishes that I do enjoy. The pub club for starters. Winner of the 2011 Best clubhouse sandwich, the pub club has charbroiled chicken breast, mozza, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion all on a fab hunk of grilled French bread. Sounds simple, but it is pretty bomb. Other favorites are the almond grape salad, spring rolls, and the chicken dinner. 3) The stache also has one ballin' patio in the summer time. Halifax's patio season is like none other and you are always lucky if you can nab a seat at the stache. With an awesome view of spring garden road and tabletop fire places make for an awesome summer venue. The heat lamps also make it doable into September. 4) I've always had great service at the stache. I find them super fast even when they are busy. The number of times I've eaten there, I have yet to come across a bad egg of a server. 5) This place is massive. It is great if you want to get a bunch of people together and not have to worry about being elbow to elbow. It's a solid place to chill for beers with 20 of your buddies, last minute. 6) They have my most fav breaky in all of the land. Super cheap (6.75$) for the breakfast special which is: 2 egg, 2 bacon, 2 sausages, 2 pieces of toast, lots of fruit, and for a little extra cents you get hash browns. Again, it comes fast and powerful for the emergency hangover incidences. 7) The have my fav buckets of candy at the door for when you leave--not to worry, they don't mind if you take a handful. 8) There are lots of tv's strategically placed around the joint to occupy your boyfriends mind and attention the entire time you eat. 9) The caesars! So far, they are my favorite in the city. Served with a wicked stalk of celery and just the perfect amount of spice. I crave these bad boys day and night. Perfect for breakfast to start the day off just right or for the start to your evening. They go heavy on the vodka, which goes undetected. So proceed with caution (I never do) 10) Just do it. read more

Your Father's Moustache - caesar! - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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I love the rooftop patio. Love it!! I've mostly spent summer days and afternoons up there, but one evening I went with my family we got a table on the rooftop with the fire pit in the middle! How awesome is that? I finally got to experience it! I'm usually one of the creeps sitting on the side lines, looking down at you while you're enjoying the fire in the middle of your table, all cozy and awesome-like. But, not that day! I've never had any issues here, the staff are awesome - they actually interact with you, not just bring you your food and go on with their job; they make the YFM "experience" that much better. I find the menu average; it's not bad, but not extraordinary, just average. They do have an above average brunch menu though! Definitely not a place you'd expect to have a great brunch, but they do! Saturday and Sunday only though! Their drink menu is pretty extensive; lots of options! Must try: The Pub Club (it was actually voted the best in Halifax!) and the Banana Carmel Cheesecake (I don't even care if it comes out of a box, it's BANANA CHEESECAKE!) read more

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Great place! Nice atmosphere, great drinks and food. Important to know: every Tuesday - steak night. Every Thursday - chicken wings night! read more

Great food and friendly environment. This was my first visit to this restaurant and I will be back. The customer service was excellent. I went at lunch and had the moustache burger and nine locks dirty blonde beer, I didn't have to wait long for my food or ask for a refill. read more

For our repeat tourist, this place is considered an iconic landmark to visit every time they are here. For the local community and students, this is our beloved hang-out space every Thursday night after a long week of classes. Your Fathers Moustache is known for its wings. So, If you are feeling to get those fingers dirty and filling your stomach with delicious wings, Thursday-Night is the day to go. Hands down! My favourite sauce is the BBQ one. In my 7 year experience around the food industry here in Halifax, very few restaurants have BBQ sauce that is actually NOT watered down! A soon as i dip my wing in the sauce, not a drop falls and i could taste every single "particle" of BBQ in it! For #SMUdents (Saint Mary's students), going to "Fathers" is the routine/usual/must-go/second-home choice for Thursdays with your crew. Over there they get the chance to link up with other circles of friends and ends up as a SMU 100+ gatherings. (Most of m undegrad SMU memories personally were there!) If your not feeling wings, thats fine! Let me recommend Cheese and bacon burger. If you finish the plate, then i will consider you a trooper!. With a think, juicy patty, 3 strips of bacon and molten cheese that literally seals and covers all that ( and i mean it!), with hot fresh fries and 2 nice pickles, you are defiantly getting you $$ worth at only 12 bucks! Not only the food and the social vibe that the place gives out, the mens washroom is defiantly and experience to talk about to all your friends (not sure about the ladies washroom). With their massive poster they have inside, no-one leaves the washroom without a laugh. Check the picture i posted as a hint ! In a nut shell, Your Fathers Moustache is the iconic social spot @SpringGardenRd read more

Your Father's Moustache - Your fathers Mens washroom, you'll never stop laughing - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Consistency,. thy name is Your Father's Moustache. In the years that I've been coming to the Moustache, I can't recall ever having a bad meal here. Granted I generally go for the usual pub offerings here like fish and chips, burgers, nachos and their famous Pub Club, but there's nothing wrong with doing the simple things right. In fact, it's key for a good restaurant to do those simple things right as they are often a bellwether of the other offerings on the menu. There are so many reasons why you can choose to go to the Moustache, including, but not limited to the following: watching the game, having a drink, the friendly atmosphere, people watching, stuffing your face, enjoying one of the best patios in the city, seeing an electric train in a bar. I suggest combining all or most of the above for the optimal Moustache experience. Especially the food and drink. After a bit of an unintentional hiatus from the 'Stache, I've been here a few times in the past month, and all served as a reminder of why this place is so enjoyable. I had some great nachos that were layered with lots of cheese and veggies. The Pub Club once again proved itself worthy of its Hali-fame with perfectly buttered and grilled bread, moist chicken, tasty bacon and cheese contrasted with the crunch of the shredded lettuce and zing from the onion, and special sauce that I swear tastes a lot like Mac sauce (in a good way). The fries, while likely of the frozen variety due to being coated for extra crispiness, are delicious and I'd take them any day over a limp and somehow still burnt fresh cut fry that you often see around the city. And while it may not yet be summer, my taste buds have shifted into that mode and I've been consistently ordering my favourite summer beer - Rickard's White draft. The servers here are friendly and professional and certainly stand out against sub-par service at many of the city's other pubs. The Moustache operates the middle of a Venn diagram of a British pub, chain restaurant, and sports bar. It is its own special place, and really one of Halifax's special spots. I look forward to warmer days and evenings when I'll be up on the patio with friends and beer sitting around a fire pit while I run up way too high of a tab. Cheers, YFM. read more

This is my favourite place to go in Halifax for good cheap lobster. It's $19.99 for a lobster, potato salad and a roll. This special is always on when I'm visiting Halifax, so I suspect it's the regular price. It's very consistent. Every time I've gone the lobster is a good size and flavourful. Potato salad and roll are nothing remarkable, but they are just playing second fiddle to the lobster anyway. Service is good. It's a casual place and right on Spring Garden Road, so close to shopping. read more

Was in Halifax for 3 nights. Liked this place so much the first night, we went back the next two. Food was good. Atmosphere was great. They have specials each night that are pretty good deals. Nachos were good too. They even had an American football game on instead of hockey reruns! AWESOME. I did not like the wings though... they need to rethink the way they make those. Just plain breaded with sauce on the side... read more

Your Father's Moustache - The bar. - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Most inattentive servers we found in Halifax. Our food took 45 minutes to arrive and was ice cold. Very disappointed with this restaurant.

Nothing fancy, sat at the bar upstairs. Typical bar food, a variety of beer on tap but no list so can make deciding a little tougher if you're not sure what you want/want to try something different since the bartenders are pretty busy. Service was friendly enough; layout of the restaurant is a little strange in terms of the outside seating and the main area. Strong wifi signal but could never connect for some reason. May seem obvious if you already know, but uses the same entrance as Rockbottom. read more

Visited this bar/restaurant while I was on business in Halifax. It has some good food, good beer, and good atmosphere. I would for sure go back the next time I'm in Halifax. The bathroom's have funny pictures of girls that seem to be amazed at your package while you pee. Pretty amusing when you had a couple of those Canadian beers. read more

Cane here recently for Wing night- busy as always and seating didn't take too long even though there was a glitch and they thought I didn't give my party info to be seated, once u asked they apologized and were great about seating us right away. The waitstaff were very nice and personable and we didnt feel rushed. We split on nachos which were delish and loaded with cheese- FYI- they don't come layed with cheese so ask if you prefer that and the wings, of course were awesome- brown, crispy and tasty with sauce on side. I ordered a B52 milkshake as recommended by our waitress and boy was she right! It was a milkshake in an actual milkshake glass, thick and amazing - and surprisingly boozy so I was happy! All in will can't wait to go back and I love this place anyway! read more

Been a loooong time since I was here. Food was hot, patio was nice, but Sangaria was Blech. Plastic pitcher of pineapple juice and citrus rind leftovers. Rindovers? Had to ask for ice as it was warm. Quick meal before movie but dissapointing as we wanted a fruity drink on the patio. read more

Hi there! I just wanted to write a review to share how amazing your bartender Dawson's Service was! He was always on time, extremely Friendly, and just a total pleasure to be around!! He is an amazing member of your team, and I look forward to coming back thanks to the amazing experience he provided!! read more

On a hot summer afternoon, the rooftop patio at the 'Stache is a popular place to kick back and enjoy a few cold ones and the company of your friends. And even on the rainy days, this pub/restaurant is popular with students and the young working crowd. Prices are pretty affordable, and the menu features burgers, pasta, seafood, steak and chicken dishes. You won't be bowled over by the food, but you won't go away hungry, and if you enjoy a busy, bustling atmosphere, you'll be happy here. The spinach salad is a good choice - lots of fresh baby spinach, mushrooms, real bacon, fresh egg slices and mozzarella - and I have a friend who LOVES the cold pasta salad so much that she has it every time we go. It's sometimes tough to get a table here on weekend evenings, but there's enough turnover that you generally won't have to wait long. read more

Your Father's Moustache - 'Stache - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Your Father's Moustache, located in downtown Halifax, is a fun place to go for drinks, entertainment, or for a bite to eat. Specializing in pub food, the restaurant offers a roof-top patio in the summer and is open late every night of the week. Menu favorites are the Pub Club and the weekend Brunch. Thursday night is Wing Night and is a huge hit with the University students, but you'll want to get there early or you may not get a seat. On Saturday afternoons there is live entertainment with Joe Murphy and the Water Street Blues Boys. read more

Your Father's Moustache - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Thursday night is wing night pretty much everywhere but at the stash is the place to be. People have always flocked to the stash for a good time and do not leave unsatisfied. Wings come in several flavours hot, mild, blue cheese, suicide and honey garlic with all sauce on the side, yes I like the hot and spicy ones. The size of the wings are nice and big you know some places serve small bones for wings. As well the fish and chips are great as a supper choice, the battery is really nice and crispy $11.99 if I am not mistaken, sorry I did not pay. The atmosphere is always fun and light hearted not a location that you have to sit with your back to the wall and your wallet locked to you pants. read more

Your Father's Moustache - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Dish: Calamari Overall: 2.8/5 Recommend: No I have a particular fondness for this restaurant. I've spent quite a bit of my time here, telling stories, watching "the game" and dining with friends and family. I've had first dates here, that have turned into 2nd dates and 3rd dates. I've also had first dates here that have turned into "let's just be friends". So is the food good? I have no idea; I can't remember any of the meals I've ever had here. Until now... ... Value: 2/5 The price is about average, but the quality doesn't quite match up. First timer: 3/5 A first timer reaction to this dish is likely to be along the lines of "it's ok, I don't know what the big deal is...but, yeah...it was fine". That's not terrible, but it's not ideal. You want to try calamari somewhere that it will really light up your evening (so to speak). That's not the takeaway with this dish. ... The food here is good. I'm sure of it. Why else would I keep going back... read the full review at www.squidverse.com read more

Your Father's Moustache - Dish: Calamari Overall: 2.8/5 Recommend: No - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

This will be a slightly different review. For those who want the quick and dirty, here you go: There's a reason this place has been so popular for so long. The patio in the summer is a must for everyone. The food is exactly what you expect at a place like this, not 5 star Zagats quality but really good, lots of selection and reasonably priced. Service is always friendly. If it's busy expect a bit of a wait, but nothing unusual for a busy spot. My big point of love for this place is their staff. My 7 year old has Celiac. Not a sensitivity to gluten but full blown Celiac. The menu has gluten free options so we are trying as many places as possible so eating out is easier. When we ordered the grilled cheese and asked for the Gluten free option, the waitress was quick to point out their fries do contain gluten. Not all fries do. What this told me was the staff are well trained and very attentive. I really appreciated that. Celiac really makes eating in general something you always have to think about. Eating out can be very tough. I will be telling everyone I know in the Celiac community (I guess we can call it that) that this is a restaurant to go to. Restaurants don't have to make the effort, I understand the cost associated, so it's great to see this effort. This is a place I will be sure becomes a regular stop for our family and friends. Thanks again to the great staff and owners. read more

Cool little place when you walk in it's bunch of dudes with mustaches in photos. I decided to order the jalapeno burger with a side of fries, and to top it off I had the apricot wheat beer which is made in house. The combination of all three equals an awesome combination. I also noticed but this is a great place that's good for groups. So an afternoon filled with deliciousness and an awesome atmosphere is a winner in my book. read more

Your Father's Moustache - Jalapeno Burger. - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Just .... ugh ... Waitress was lovely - but cutlery was dirty -chunks of food from diners past -they forgot the poki sauce on the ahi ( obvious - what the hell ) - Calamari was tiny tiny portion - I mean tiny for $15 - burger was - meh- I just wanted out after this dinner - sorry I never complain - really - but just .... ugh... read more

Even though this bar is (in my opinion) very touristy, I still enjoy coming here with my friends for dinner/drinks. The service is good considering how busy the restaurant generally is but it isn't anything to write home about. The main contributor to this 4 star rating is the food aka the Pub Club + fries. The Pub Club is a generously sized grilled chicken sandwich and their fries are fresh and crispy. Price-wise the Moustache is a bit above the average for downtown Halifax. The atmosphere and decor are nice and give off a comforting feeling. There's also a very long model train that circles the perimeter of the dining area (pretty cool I think). Overall, this place is a good spot to take friends from out of town to and is a great spot for some casual dinner & drinks. read more

Nothing tastes better than YFM wings on wing night ! YFM is in my top 3 for personal best wings in Halifax. They are battered so well! The atmosphere is extremely fun but it's so loud. At 6 they dim the lights which adds a relaxing sen feel but it's still electively loud with everyone trying to speak over the music. The patio doesn't even feel like a roof top. Nothing much has changed over the years thankfully! I remember coming to Halifax for road trips and YFM was a place I was desperate to show my girl friends ! The drinks are delicious, strong and colourful. It's definitely a very fun venue (picture club like but no dancing) read more

Your Father's Moustache - American Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Staff was friendly but the food was out of a box. Wings were over breaded and my wife's wrap looked like it came out of a vending machine. Too bad because it's a really cool space. read more

Don't suggest we go here, ever, I will not be pleased. Although this is the favorite of sooo many, I don't get it. Ya it has that hangout spot atmosphere but it is dingy. The food is absolutely terrible. Best club- ya right! The fish and chips was actually in a pool of grease, and no free refills on fountain pop, what gives? I have never had a pleasant waitstaff serve me ever. And covers too many food bases, so it's hard to tell what food may be good. And overpriced for it's crap. read more

Consistency is key for a restaurant's success. If a customer has a great dining experience, they'll come back for the same great service and food. I find that this restaurant has become more and more inconsistent over the last year. My last visit, in particular, was absolutely dreadful. While I found my potato skins lacked the mild pepper-y bite of green onions, they were still the best I've had in this city. Well-cooked skins had a generous coating of cheese, but what made them so great was the bacon. These were not chemically-tasting fake bacon bits, but bite-sized chunks of freshly-cooked bacon. Delicious! I would definitly come back for these alone. However, the cheesy spuds were the only great thing about our last dinner there. Service was atrocious, more so than the last couple of visits. Our server barely talked with us, and did not tell us until our table's third refill that there was a $1 refill charge. I'm not sure if this is new, but I don't ever recall having paid for refills here before. Had we known, we would have stuck to water. I was also surprised at the exorbitant surchage to replace my fries with a garden salad, so I didn't bother. I've seen restaurants ask for a surcharge for a ceasar salad, but never for a simple garden salad. Our food took a very long time to arrive. My boyfriend ordered the night's steak special (buy one 6oz steak dinner, get a second steak for a penny). His first steak arrived, and he was told his second would be right behind it. By the time his second steak came, he'd already finished his entire meal. Not only that, but it came severely undercooked. My chicken sandwich was soggy and lacked structural integrity, so it completely disintegrated in my hand after a couple of bites. I finished it off with a knife and fork. It took quite some time for our bill to arrive, too, after our plates were finally cleared. We were hoping for a casual but quick dinner, as we were dining later than usual for a Tuesday night, but our visit was almost 2 hours because of the slow service. This is always a popular spot, and has one of the better rooftop decks in the city. It's got some great food, some of the best restaurant fries , a great club and tasty burger. However, rising prices and lacking customer service will definitely make me reconsider it as a first choice. read more