Pork Bites
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."

Double D's

Double D's

634 Barnes Blvd, Rockledge, United States

Bbq • Pasta • Barbecue • American


"We didn't know about Double D's until we saw an article in Florida today, so we thought we would try. My wife loves tri tip and there are not many BBQ joints that offer it. Turns out Double D's offers it!! We started with two appetizers hush puppies and roasted cheese curds. Hush puppies were perfect. Very sharp outside soft inside. Cheese curds were also simply killers! Besides the Trispitze, she had the Mac cheese and a salad. I had a combination of cut pork, St. Louis ribs and Brisket, plus frits baked beans. I begin to say that if you let this place starve, it is your own fault!! Not only the food is excellent, there is a lot of it. Much more goes into good BBQ next to smoking the quality of meat, spices, etc. play a great role in the end product. Double D does everything, and then some. What I noticed above all was that the taste of the meat was simply excellent. The smoke added without overwhelming it. You also have a wide selection of sauces on the table, but also have a sriracha hot sauce when you ask. I tried, it was just killer big heat and taste. As far as the service goes, it was also excellent. Our server that is randomly one of the owners took the time to chat in addition to stellar service. You really do things right at Double D's. Eat that exceeds a very fair price, plus enough to make a second meal! We told them we were back like the terminator! If you like big BBQ, do yourself a huge favor and stop by. Ask Grace that she treats you like family!"