Showing posts with label Restaurant Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Restaurant Review. Show all posts
Monday, April 26, 2010
The Sports Page - Mooresville (return visit)
After much deliberation on our part, we decided to once again visit The Sports Page in Mooresville. This time, Sunday afternoon. We were seated immediately, the restaurant was already quite busy with the after church crowd. Our server was right there and got our drink orders. She was wonderful. We placed our order and watched the crowds. Our food arrived promptly, and was delicious. The small grilled grouper salad was huge! I can't imagine anyone being able to finish a large! The grouper was perfect! I had a chicken sandwich. It was great. I am so happy to report that we had a fantastic experience this time around. I was skeptical going into the restaurant, seeing as how it was so much busier than the previous visit, but thrilled to say it was a great experience. Thank you, Sports Page!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Butcher Boy's Cafe - Sherrill's Ford NC
Overall Review: B+
Home cooking, southern style favorites and more are on the menu at this restaurant. A simple, self seating restaurant, has a breakfast and lunch buffet on the weekends, and simple, southern favorites on the menu.
Excellent food, the service is usually very good, with several servers checking in on the tables, bringing drinks, food, whatnot.
The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a simple southern family restaurant. It's sometimes crowded, especially during weekend buffet hours, but it's more cozy than crowded. Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet, and they have smaller portioned kids items on the menu.
So, if you're looking for a simple weekend breakfast, check it out. Just beware, tons of UNC memorabilia on the walls, you're definitely entering Tar Heel Turf, but try not to hold that against them...we don't!
Home cooking, southern style favorites and more are on the menu at this restaurant. A simple, self seating restaurant, has a breakfast and lunch buffet on the weekends, and simple, southern favorites on the menu.
Excellent food, the service is usually very good, with several servers checking in on the tables, bringing drinks, food, whatnot.
The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a simple southern family restaurant. It's sometimes crowded, especially during weekend buffet hours, but it's more cozy than crowded. Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet, and they have smaller portioned kids items on the menu.
So, if you're looking for a simple weekend breakfast, check it out. Just beware, tons of UNC memorabilia on the walls, you're definitely entering Tar Heel Turf, but try not to hold that against them...we don't!
Sunday, January 17, 2010
On the Border - Northlake
Overall Review: A
Once again, craving for Mexican hit and I found another On the Border Restaurant for lunch. I was tentative at first, having had such a great experience at the Concord location. Luckily, everything was once again excellent. Our server, knowledgable about the menu and fun to talk with. The manager was very visible, walking around, talking to tables. I mentioned it was our second OTB stop in a week, and she laughed, saying "well, that's a good thing!" We didn't have any issues, but overheard the table behind us being rather unreasonable, even so, the staff and management were professional and helpful and were able to please even the pickiest of customers. We overheard the conversation, the server said that if the customer didn't like hot things, she probably wouldn't like a specific menu item. The customer ordered it anyway, and low and behold, it was too hot for her. The server apologized (although, she had nothing to be sorry for) and quickly brought her something different. The manager even came out and apologized that the item was too hot for the customer. They should be proud of the level of customer service!
Once again, craving for Mexican hit and I found another On the Border Restaurant for lunch. I was tentative at first, having had such a great experience at the Concord location. Luckily, everything was once again excellent. Our server, knowledgable about the menu and fun to talk with. The manager was very visible, walking around, talking to tables. I mentioned it was our second OTB stop in a week, and she laughed, saying "well, that's a good thing!" We didn't have any issues, but overheard the table behind us being rather unreasonable, even so, the staff and management were professional and helpful and were able to please even the pickiest of customers. We overheard the conversation, the server said that if the customer didn't like hot things, she probably wouldn't like a specific menu item. The customer ordered it anyway, and low and behold, it was too hot for her. The server apologized (although, she had nothing to be sorry for) and quickly brought her something different. The manager even came out and apologized that the item was too hot for the customer. They should be proud of the level of customer service!
Midtown Sundries - Denver
Overall review: B+
This Midtown, relatively new to Denver was extraordinarily clean, making us quite happy! They have a great selection of menu items for kids, far beyond just chicken fingers and fries. The servers were great and able to suggest special menu items.
Definitely more kid friendly for lunch, it is, after all, a sports bar. Older kids will like watching the huge TV's, while younger ones might not be as amused. You may want to check with them before hand, especially on a weekend night, before taking your kids. They sometimes have live music, or get a bit rowdy during sporting events. Possible date night location?
This Midtown, relatively new to Denver was extraordinarily clean, making us quite happy! They have a great selection of menu items for kids, far beyond just chicken fingers and fries. The servers were great and able to suggest special menu items.
Definitely more kid friendly for lunch, it is, after all, a sports bar. Older kids will like watching the huge TV's, while younger ones might not be as amused. You may want to check with them before hand, especially on a weekend night, before taking your kids. They sometimes have live music, or get a bit rowdy during sporting events. Possible date night location?
Westlake Family Restaurant - Denver
Overall Review: A
Westlake is a small, family owned country style restaurant. Only open 6 am - 2 pm, they serve breakfast all day. Exactly what you'd expect to find on a southern menu, omelets, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, with a few specials, like Italian and turkey or chicken sausage. Their lunch menu has veggie plates, burgers, hot dogs, fries as well as seafood, Greek and Italian specialties, from homemade lasagna to gyros.
The atmosphere is casual at best, everyone is welcoming and the servers all know your name. For little ones, they have special "Mickey Mouse" Pancakes as well other kid friendly items.
If you're in the Denver area and looking for a great home style place for breakfast or lunch, check them out.
Westlake is a small, family owned country style restaurant. Only open 6 am - 2 pm, they serve breakfast all day. Exactly what you'd expect to find on a southern menu, omelets, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, with a few specials, like Italian and turkey or chicken sausage. Their lunch menu has veggie plates, burgers, hot dogs, fries as well as seafood, Greek and Italian specialties, from homemade lasagna to gyros.
The atmosphere is casual at best, everyone is welcoming and the servers all know your name. For little ones, they have special "Mickey Mouse" Pancakes as well other kid friendly items.
If you're in the Denver area and looking for a great home style place for breakfast or lunch, check them out.
Monday, January 11, 2010
On the Border - Concord
Overall Review: A+
This restaurant was excellent. The food was amazing, and the service was exceptional. We went around 1:30 for a late lunch. There were serveral other tables when we arrived. We were seated immediately and our server soon arrived wtih fresh warm tortilla chips and salsa. He answered every question, even suggested different options. Our entire meal was delicious. They have a menu that any adult would love, as well as all the favorites for kids. Ever server we saw had a smile on his or her face and we overheard other servers being just as helpful as ours.
If you're looking for a great Tex-Mex restaurant in the Concord area, check out On the Border!
This restaurant was excellent. The food was amazing, and the service was exceptional. We went around 1:30 for a late lunch. There were serveral other tables when we arrived. We were seated immediately and our server soon arrived wtih fresh warm tortilla chips and salsa. He answered every question, even suggested different options. Our entire meal was delicious. They have a menu that any adult would love, as well as all the favorites for kids. Ever server we saw had a smile on his or her face and we overheard other servers being just as helpful as ours.
If you're looking for a great Tex-Mex restaurant in the Concord area, check out On the Border!
Friday, January 8, 2010
The Sports Page - Mooresville
Overall Grade: D-
We arrived around 1PM, hoping for a quick lunch. Walked in, and the hostess told us we could sit anywhere and pointed to the dining room. We had our choice of several DIRTY tables. We finally chose the less disgusing one and waited....and waited. Eventually, someone came by and cleaned the table, acting like we were the stupid ones for sitting there. After waiting some more, a different server came by and gave us menus and got our drink orders. A third server brought us our drinks and then left. We waited around 10 minutes to even put in our lunch order. This is the point where I stop to mention that we were the ONLY table in the restaurant at this time and we'd seen at least 4 servers by now. The food was good, on the slightly higher side of prices, but still good. It is the only saving grace for this restaurant, keeping it from an F rating.
We got our food, and didn't see another server for at least half an hour. Finally, my husband went in search of someone to get our check. She came back, gave us our check, and vanished again. One would think that if you give a table their check, you'd hurry back to collect it because they are apparently ready to leave. After going hunting for a server to give the check to, we finally asked to speak with a manager. We paid our check, and waited some more. The manager never showed. I think waiting 10 minutes for a manager to come to your table when you are one of the now two tables in the restaurant is generous enough.
So...final opinon...keep driving. There are plenty of better quality and service restaurants two minutes further on hwy 150. We won't be returning to the Mooresville Sports Page.
We arrived around 1PM, hoping for a quick lunch. Walked in, and the hostess told us we could sit anywhere and pointed to the dining room. We had our choice of several DIRTY tables. We finally chose the less disgusing one and waited....and waited. Eventually, someone came by and cleaned the table, acting like we were the stupid ones for sitting there. After waiting some more, a different server came by and gave us menus and got our drink orders. A third server brought us our drinks and then left. We waited around 10 minutes to even put in our lunch order. This is the point where I stop to mention that we were the ONLY table in the restaurant at this time and we'd seen at least 4 servers by now. The food was good, on the slightly higher side of prices, but still good. It is the only saving grace for this restaurant, keeping it from an F rating.
We got our food, and didn't see another server for at least half an hour. Finally, my husband went in search of someone to get our check. She came back, gave us our check, and vanished again. One would think that if you give a table their check, you'd hurry back to collect it because they are apparently ready to leave. After going hunting for a server to give the check to, we finally asked to speak with a manager. We paid our check, and waited some more. The manager never showed. I think waiting 10 minutes for a manager to come to your table when you are one of the now two tables in the restaurant is generous enough.
So...final opinon...keep driving. There are plenty of better quality and service restaurants two minutes further on hwy 150. We won't be returning to the Mooresville Sports Page.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Red Robin Restaurant - Mooresville NC
Overall opinion: A+
This restaurant has it all. Kid friendly menu, numerous options, well above just chicken fingers and grilled cheese, as well as healthy side options, including salads, mandarin oranges and fresh fruit. They offer menu coloring sheets, crayons and balloons to each child. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 PM, Red Robin himself is there, making the rounds, interacting with the kids.
For the parents, not only does the restaurant serve a variety of burgers with endless fry refills, they also have salads, soups and a wide variety of entrees, plus - a full bar!
So, next time you're in the Mooresville area looking for somewhere to stop for lunch or dinner, check out Red Robin!
This restaurant has it all. Kid friendly menu, numerous options, well above just chicken fingers and grilled cheese, as well as healthy side options, including salads, mandarin oranges and fresh fruit. They offer menu coloring sheets, crayons and balloons to each child. On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 PM, Red Robin himself is there, making the rounds, interacting with the kids.
For the parents, not only does the restaurant serve a variety of burgers with endless fry refills, they also have salads, soups and a wide variety of entrees, plus - a full bar!
So, next time you're in the Mooresville area looking for somewhere to stop for lunch or dinner, check out Red Robin!
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