Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Temper Grille

Temper Grille

1213 East University Dr., Granger, United States

Wine • Beer • Tapas • Dining


"For my reservation on Open Table I requested a booth explaining that my 2 friends were celebrating birthdays so we had gifts and wanted the comfort and extra space of one of their large booths. They were not busy when we arrived yet we were told we couldn 't have a booth, as they save them for larger groups (which by the way I have sat with 5 others in a booth and it was very crowded and uncomfortable). Of the 3 booths only 2 were used all evening, so the 3 of us could have been seated in one. This was Disappointment #1. The service was fair. As they had many empty tables all evening, the service should have been better...Disappointment #2. The food took quiet a while to start coming out, which was odd because they weren 't that busy. Some of the food we wanted to enjoy together and we mentioned this to our server. Generally the dishes stream in and overlap, but we had 1 dish delivered and then nothing for quite some time, then all of a sudden several were delivered at the same time and finally our last dish came out much later after most everything else was consumed...Disappointment #3. My friends paid with credit cards, and I paid with cash. Imagine my surprise when no money/change was returned. The server kept the $7 change assuming it was the tip from my share...Disappointment #4. And finally the overall experience just isn 't what it used to be. The prices have increased, yet the portions are smaller. The time spent there just isn 't that special anymore. We have heard more and more unfavorable reviews about Temper Grille and sadly my friends and I have been disappointed the last 2 times we were there. Perhaps the owner/chef needs to review his own restaurant and look around to see all of the new homegrown eateries that are popping up getting attention. We have been fans of TG since it opened, but it needs to step up it 's game plan to stay competitive and well-liked. Otherwise people will find new places to spend their valuable time and money."

Lebnani Grill

Lebnani Grill

544 Straits Turnpike, 06795-3340, Watertown, United States

Grill • Lebanese • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern


"After missing out on a true meal a month ago, we had to return for the full works. Still wonderful cuisine. Adding a star for three reasons: Buying extra space to include a bar, building a bakery right next door to make their own fresh dough and bakedgoods, and for continued if not improved really delicious food. Everything was incredible. I might have to add this to myregular diet of fine and healthy meals. I appreciate my companion introducing me to this fare. From start to finish everythingexcelled. We wanted so many starters our wait staff suggested we get the cold appetizer platter. Good recommendation. We alsoordered two pies spinach and cheese. I prefer the cheese. As someone who doesn 't like eggplant, I loved the Monk which isbasically a chopped salad with this main ingredient, but can also be a soup or stew. My partner loves the labné a strainedyogurt dish which on the platter comes as the garlic version. The hummus and olive salad are the right addition to thiscollection along with traditional grape leaves. The chicken medley soup was what it should be warm and comforting. Maindishes were lamb chops on yellow rice with grilled vegetables and the shawarma mix platter of beef and chicken over basmatirice. As someone who cooks, and cooks well, their rice is amazing to me. It 's so light you could blow it off of your plate likefeathers. We ordered four spinach pies and an order of beef shawarma with basmati and grilled vegetables to take out. Manythanks to Reem for her fine cooking, cocktail expertise and just general perfection. This August 2022, it 's hard to believe wehaven 't been to Lebnani for three years but with Covid closings and Lebnani moving their restaurant to the larger space nextdoor to now include a full bar, time passed. The old space they are still keeping to open up a Lebanese bakery and café Man 'oushe which they are working on now. Thumbs up to the new revamped version of Lebnani. We mainly dropped in to see"