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O'Donoghue's Bar & Restaurant

O'Donoghue's Bar & Restaurant

156 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036, 10036-4038, United States

Pubs • Soup • Irish • Venues


"I had made a reservation for three for 5:30 p.m. to ensure we had plenty of time to get to our 7:30 p.m. show five minutes away. Our table was not ready when we got there and still wasn't ready 45 minutes later. Luckily, a table for two opened up and the very nice hostess sat us there by turning the table longwise so we all could fit around it. We were supposed to be there for drinks only until our table opened up but when a table opened up they gave it to another party that had been waiting longer than us. Again, luckily another table for two opened and she pushed that one together with ours (unfortunately, inconveniencing the table next to us who had to have their tables moved down), but at least we could order dinner. I don't think our table ever opened up while we were there! The food itself was delicious. We had mozzarella sticks that were typical, but good. My daughter had the fish and chips and they looked great. My cousin had the herb roasted chicken that came with a huge mound of mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach. She gave me the dark meat and it was so good! I just ordered boneless chicken wings with BBQ sauce. I loved it! They didn't like their frozen drinks that weren't blended well, but the second round they liked, a beer and sparkling wine. I had two awesome cosmopolitans. Overall, a good experience but if I make a reservation, I expect to be seated on time. Maybe NYC restaurants don't operate like that and I'm spoiled by DC restaurants, but the hostess did a great job to make sure we got in."

Tasty Biscuit

Tasty Biscuit

372 S Bolingbrook Dr, 60440, Bolingbrook, US, United States

Pizza • American • Fast Food • Chicken Wings


"This place was a Family Restaurant and recently opened as Tasty Biscuit. Open and bright with cute decor. People were friendly and offered suggestions since the menu is full of delicious decisions. I observed the plates around me and many were presented nicely also. All tables are spread out and not on top of others which is nice. Portions are great, the biscuits are huge and melt in your mouth. Pancakes are fluffy not dense and the syrup came out warm and was tasty. I had the Fried green tomato Benedict and thought the guacamole sounded weird but it all went together perfectly! The potatoes had a nice crisp to them and were not too mushy like most places. At my table we also the Fall crepes as a special and a spinach mushroom skillet. The only con I have which is no biggie) is they will not butter the bread so be sure if you like your toast buttered do it immediately upon receiving your food so the butter melts in. Let's talk coffee I enjoy a regular hot cup of old fashioned coffee nothing fancy but they had so many options and flavors I tried the apple Carmel iced latte which was good however I could've done without all the whipped cream my preference). The regular coffee tasted fresh and not like it was sitting on the warmer. If you're in the area and if you're not make your way here and check it out. It's right off of I55 so easy to access if you are coming just for breakfast Oh they now have punch cards so I will be back to try the signature Bonuts!"

Black Bear Diner

Black Bear Diner

174 West Calaveras Boulevard, Milpitas, CA 95035, United States

Tea • Diners • American • Vegetarian


"A few weeks ago i had the best service. Food was typical diner food but black bear is always comfortable to sit in for a bit ..and my waitress was so awesome.Today I had mediocre service and really great food and very fast ..I was getting my car repaired and walked over. sometimes when you eat alone it's hit or miss.. Alot of waitstaff hates single seating diners as it's a waste of tipping time and you can tell when you are being served if you are being typecast as such. I usually end up tipping as I took two seats to make up for it. and all my years at this Black bear I always gets the best service and no one cares I am alone.First sign of typecasting was the fact that he was in a hurry to get my order without even letting me browse a bit. I told him i am not a breakfast person so i was not sure what to get.positive to that was my order went in pretty quick.but he put my water in the cup already for my tea so i did not get to use the water in the little pot as lipton tea bags cant be reused without killing the already lipton flavor..But that was minor.once i got my food i just sat reading the news on my phone cause I was alone. i did ask him for a box and instead f asking if i needed anything else i got the box and my check. unfortunately it was not my check. i sat for ten minutes and finally gave up and went and got a new check at the register.I still tipped 18 percent but it felt dirty.. as i usually tip 25 to 30 when i eat alone.not a Karen by any means..i was waitstaff i do get it..but stop generalizing people eating alone. we are not a waste of time.tipping culture is brutal.. you get a tip whether your service sucks or not.. but we get shoddy service and there is no recourse as the new world already spells out what your server expects when you pay with a card.i get it you are busy.. but serving is an acting job and we are all expecting a good performance.basically customers pay your bills.."