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Bars • Venues • Coffee • Italian
"We ate here with our kids and had a nice meal. Children had a buffet for them that worked out great and. Ore high-end restaurants should obey this call. $ 15 apiece, but lots of options kids love, plus desserts and a drink. I had the swordfish which was a little over the top and tasteless. My wife had the fillet that was served over a zucchini and pumpkin tomato vegetable which really didn't go very well with it. Read reviews and told page of Russell sprouts got roasted but they arrived steamed and tasteless again. All in the best part of the meal was our excellent waiter. We ate at the Pacific Grille the night before and the food was much tastier."
Meat • Coffee • Italian • Seafood
"Anniversary dinner with our two children, 8 and 10. We decided to sit out on the porch on a fairly humid June evening and the ceiling fans made for a nice breeze. We find most of the restaurants are overly air-conditioned, but Metro 8 didn't seem like a fridge even when we came in - that's a big plus for me! Our waitress was very nice and attentive without interfering. She noted that it was nice to see kids with books (and math in our conversation) instead of iPads. The steaks my husband and I ordered were as stated and delicious. So were the pages. Our girls loved their grilled chicken. Cocktails were good and just the right strength. Highly recommended."
Full • Pizza • Seafood • American
"It has been a few years since we dined at Admiral Risty, and since the announcement of their closing, we decided it was time to go one last time and it did not fail us then and this time around! The place was packed as expected but we were seated almost immediately and once at our table it was not very long before our waiter was serving our needs. We had ordered appetizers, soup and salad and all were great! Between our entree's of flank steak and sea bass were cooked to perfection. Going to miss Admiral Risty!"
Italian • Vegetarian • Bar-lounge • Gluten Free
"Spaghetti and meatballs were amazing! Restaurant-made pasta with melt-in-your-mouth meatballs. Staff was friendly and attentive. Supper Club has a more intimate, quiet atmosphere than main floor. Drinks were okay, not as good as last visit. We’re making dinner at the Capo Supper Club a weekly thing."
Venues • American • Californian • Mediterranean
"Stuck in Mickey-land for a convention, a group of us were looking for a Sunday brunch spot. Oscar's at the Waldorf sounded like what we wanted and off we went. Although I'm not a lover of buffets, this one looked amazing, with more variety than usual, including a smoked salmon bar, prosciutto bar and honey dripping from a honeycomb! There were a lot of family's with kids, so it was a bit noisy, but that didn't really detract...everything the group of 4 tried, we loved. Only 2 things that were a little strange were that the cost of the buffet only included Mimosas, not **** Marys and there were no Eggs Benedict on the buffet??What impressed me most though was the commitment to making the customer happy. When I got to the salmon bar, it was empty, although two staff members I asked told me it would be restocked. When I mentioned it to our waiter, he came back and said they'd run out, which was disappointing. The manager came over an apologized, said they'd even sent over to the next door Hikton but they were out til Monday...not what I wanted to hear. 15 minutes later the manager appeared with a plate heaped with the best smoked salmon I've had in a long time....THAT is service."
Pizza • Seafood • Italian • Funghi Pizza
"We were on our way to a quartet nearby. When we decided to try something new and distinguish it for pasta. Read the previous reviews and glad we stopped. Absolutely loved the open atmosphere. The weather was perfect and allows customers to access both: indoor and outdoor seating. The lighting, dimmed for a romantic evening. The aromas of fresh bread, wines and soft chatter from others around you. I chose Rib-Ravioli for dinner. My counterpart, ribeye cooked to absolute perfection. Let's not forget the perfectly seasoned vegetables and potatoes. The staff was attentive and new in the facility. Will come back!"
Steak • Greek • Family • Chicken
"New Year's Eve and we had an early dinner so we could spend the evening at home. It's been a while since we last ate in the Atlantic. As Friday, the special menu was filled with fish choices. I chose the captain. The shrimp and scallops were beautifully groomed in a garlic butter. The white fish was gently swollen and very beautiful. The woman had the maize beef ruben with seafood bisque. Both were excellent. Service was great and everyone was friendly and helpful. Next time we have to leave room for the stubborn desserts. 6/28/22 Another great place to go. Don't let the parking lot fool you. There were many seats. The food was still great and the service was even better."
Bars • Steak • Chicken • American
"This is a lovely old world Italian restaurant that reminds of another time. It was a snowy day and the restaurant wasn't crowded for lunch, but the food was great. The bread was fresh and delicious. The homemade minestrone was light and fragrant. The shrimp were excellent. It was my girlfriend's birthday, and our waiter brought a delicious dessert with a message in chocolate on his own initiative. We will come back in any case."
Pasta • Coffee • Italian • Barbecue
"We have been twice in the last 2 weeks ... which describes how much we love Metro 8. The porcini mushroom noodles are my favorite along with steak and tuna. The vegetables are always so fresh and cooked perfectly. The salads are crispy and properly dressed and the wine list is huge and delicious. Perfect for dates, girls' nights or special occasions. Correctly priced for the top quality food you get. Better steaks than Angus Barn, better pasta than Maggianos and much cheaper. The terrace is our favorite dining space, but the tables inside are super romantic. We will no doubt be back soon. Great service, fantastic atmosphere, top bar and wine list and food in the region to celebrate small business ... all my favorite things! Parking is so much easier than downtown Durham and we love the taste of 9th Street. The desserts are fantastic and the coffee is delicious."
Meat • Beer • Steak • Italian
"We were three adults with two (nicely dressed and well mannered) kids at 5 in the evening on a Sunday. The restaurant was 1/2 empty and the rude hostess shoved us at a tall bar table in between a service station and the kitchen door. After asking someone other than the hostess were moved to a regular table. The waitstaff was either overwhelmed or just terribly trained. Service took forever, orders were wrong, and the music was unnecessarily loud. BBQ brisket tasted like it was pounded with a mallet and soaked in liquid smoke. The one good thing I can say about this place is that the onion rings were incredible."
Wine • Full • Vegan • Italian
"We love Spiga so much we eat there 1-2 times a week!!! The food is excellent with a variety of Italian choices! You have a beautiful wine cellar with amazing wines at great prices. The atmosphere, the service and the staff are first rate. There are owners, Fernando and Paula pour their heart and passion into this place and you can not only see it, but you feel it every time you go in this door. They take care of you and want to make sure your experience is one that will keep you coming back. It's a must!"
Beer • Wine • Full • Italian
"Great place great ambiance! We did the happy hour menu which was great. Only thing we didn’t particularly enjoy was the Tiramisu tasted great but not fully captured the nature of tiramisu. Service was amazing. The drinks were all great. And the menu items we had were great also. They also took great care of our little guy so he felt special too. Great find and nicely located!"
Pizza • Cheese • Italian • American
"We were recommended to give this place a try while in Little Italy. It was right between lunch and dinner but they allowed us to take a table for service rather than putting in an order. They had coke products and a wine list that caught our attention. We ordered cheesy garlic bread for appetizer. The bread was tasty and the marina was warm. I only had room for a small salad but did elect to put chicken on it. The Cesar salad was chilled and had flavor the chicken was as cold and came from a can (or at least that’s what the taste reminded me of). The price of that small salad and chicken was around $18.00 which I thought was a little much. My husband ordered the pizza two options of the Margherita Tomato Ricotta Rosemary. He enjoyed it (we took it back with us and ended up eating on it the next day for lunch). Overall, there are many options for Italian places in Little Italy give it a try and see what you think. We will continue to try new places."
Wine • Fish • Meat • Pizza
"My husband, children, and I went out to celebrate his birthday at this restaurant. The staff must have overheard because at the end of our meal, they surprised him with a slice of cake and a candle while singing happy birthday. The look on his face was unforgettable. The entire experience was fantastic - delicious food, excellent service."
Pizza • Pasta • Italian • Pizzeria
"Service was slow, The bread tasted like it was from a store not fresh, there fruit flies in a cocktail. The waiter apologized and took it away. (Normally one would expect a free round of coffee and desserts or something for that type of mistake, never happened) Our server came and let us know that there was a mess up in the kitchen and asked us what we all ordered for dinner 45 minutes after the fact, this was annoying and slowed the process even more. Reserved on OpenTable and was sure to indicate we were there for a birthday , also took the time to tell the server privately that it was a birthday and he forgot to bring out any type of dessert with a candle etc.. Have been to next several times will definitely not be returning, The place has totally gone downhill stay away."
Meat • Beer • Italian • Chicken
"Service wasn’t good. We weren’t gien menus when seated, but other tables seated after us were given menus. We didn’t know who our waiter was as if we were never acknowledged. It took forever to just order drinks. The portions were small and not of good quality. It was as if it was prepared and tasted as if it came out of a cafeteria. Even the ice cream dessert was unappetizing. Our experience was not good whatsoever, and we will not be dining at this restaurant again."
Pizza • Coffee • Italian • American
"Pleasant Cafe is an interesting experience with a great value. It's this perfectly preserved restaurant and bar straight out of the 70s, with a vast menu, unique specials, and a full bar. And it's very affordable! Don't go here with your nose up and quick to judge, it may look old but it has a really special atmosphere that many new hipster joints couldn't recreate if they tried. If you can appreciate it for what it is, you'll be a returning customer no doubt. Be patient with the service, sit back, and enjoy your cold $5 beer!"
Fish • Soup • Seafood • Steakhouse
"Great view and nice decor. The food was on the higher side for the quality that we got. Neither one of us were blown away at the dishes, seemed like a standard meal at average restaurant. We didn’t order steak, so maybe that would have been different. I ordered a vegetarian dish and my husband ordered fish. The vegetables were basic, the fish was okay and the portabello was okay. The appetizer was decent but we didn’t want anything spicy, so the server told us it wasn’t but then it was served with chili flakes on it. Seemed like a nice family vibe in there, but because of the quality of food for the money, we won’t be returning. Lovely atmosphere though and the severs were very nice."
Full • Pizza • Cheese • Spanish
"Went there last night and instantly fell in love with the place. The decor was modern, the crowd was very vibrant, very lively atmosphere all together. Soon after we got our table, they served the complimentary chips which were very crispy and tasty. Then we ordered Paella and Mango Shrimp Tacos, which were on our table within five-ten minutes. Paella, hands down the best one I ever tasted. The scallops were cooked to perfection. The tacos were very juicy and tangy from the inside and crunchy from the outside. They also gave us the option of sharing the food between us and asked if we wanted an extra scallop so that each of us could have one. The quantity was just right, although wouldn't have mind if it was a bit more. I mean we are small eaters and it was just right for us (one main course for each), so it could be less than enough for bigger bellies. And last but not the least, the dessert of the evening was Chovolate Flan. It was delicious. Just the perfect ending to our happy meal. So creamy and so tasty. I'm gonna come back for sure!"
Cafe • Tapas • Pizza • Italian
"This restaurant is overpriced and doesn't live up to the hype. We tried the truffle pizza and the Louie salad. Unfortunately, the truffle pizza was served cold, dry, and lacked any flavor. The Louie salad was drenched in dressing and didn’t taste fresh at all. Given the prices, I expected much better quality. I won’t be returning. It was quite an expensive disappointment."