Bacon And Bleu
Rastrelli's

Rastrelli's

238 Main Ave, 52732, Clinton, United States

Pizza • Italian • American • Vegetarian Friendly


"There are several entrances, we didn't know about the side entrance so we parked on the street and went in the front. We were there kind of early for dinner so they were not busy at all, however they sat us in a small room up a couple steps next to a very loud family. I understand putting the customers close make it easy on the servers however it made for a very unpleasant dining experience for us. That family asked to be seated on ground level to avoid the older lady with a cane having to navigate the steps but the hostess told them loud enough for us to hear the 2 steps should be ok for her to go up. The restaurant was decorated beautifully and appeared clean. They had a sign up with the soup of the day however that soup was not available the server said they ran out of that earlier. Our server was very nice but not attentive at all. I asked about their wine options to which she said she was sorry she was not old enough to serve alcohol so she was ask a coworker but nerver had anyone come talk to us about it. Our daughter ordered an appitizer and a soup but they were brought out after our meals were served. The dirty salad, bread plates and empty bread basket sat on our table the whole time we ate our entrees. The salad bar was very nice with a wide variety from fruits and vegetables to prepared salads. There was a friendly lady making sure it was kept clean, fresh and full. I would have felt better had she been masked and had on gloves but that was not how she was. I understand masks are not mandatory in Iowa however with Covid being on the rise masks for servers would be a good idea, however none of them wore them. The pasta was very fresh and cooked perfectly, it was fresh hot and very balanced. The soup was warm and ok. The cheese sticks were fresh and house made they were very good, they were hot and had a nice cheese pull, the marinara they were served with was very good and paired well. The chicken was house made, it was hot and crunchy but the crust was very salty. The mashed potatoes and gravy were not good at all, they both appeared to be your average instant so I would suggest maybe sticking to the Italian dishes."

Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery

Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery

6835 SW Macadam Ave Portland, OR 97219-2313, United States

Bars • Grill • Venues • Casual


"I remember this place back in it 's heyday late '80 's early '90 's. It 's nothing like that now. Food was impressive, but wish it was more Wow! Service was nice, professional. If it was busier everything and everyone would probably had a better buzz. I think I came at an off time. It 's like that sometimes. We got the burger and fries we are on a best burger challenge for the past couple of years. So far, this is great but not in our top five. Fair enough to say, Nob Hill Tavern in NW PDX and The Garage in Vancouver take the too 2 spots Also tried the Nachos love bat food and that dish varies everywhere you go. This was ok, but I thought the toppings were a bit sparse further down the stack. Chips were best part of it. I think they make those themselves. Quite tasty, just enough salt, crispy and crunchy even under sauce. Best part of the Nachos. Worth the dish the full one, not the half dish portion. Just get extra toppings added. Wish they layered the cheese better through those tasty chips on that stack. I I 'll say the size of the full portion that stack of chips was beautiful. Just wish it oized more yumminess. Won 't go back there again right away as it 's not in my path. But next time I am in that area, I will poo in and this time sit at the bar to watch a game. Loved seeing the back patio open again!!!! Old PDX establishment, worth the trip but maybe during a busier time to get that old school feeling again like in the old days. This was the joint, I tell you! Worth the price range, but needs to get back to pumping that awesome vibe that made people want to be there, again."