118 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
118 restaurant menus in Alexandria, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"This place is first class.Owner of old town gift shop recommended it and it did not disappoint.We visited on vacation from Scotland and was the best..."
Steven Ross
"It was my first time at Chadwick’s for brunch. I had the greatest experience. The hosts were great, the bartender was great, our waitress was even..."
Luis Gerardo G
"All the food is really good. I had the broiled crab cakes. Delicious. I highly recommend Chadwicks. We've been there a couple of times and will be..."
Melanie Dudlley
"Awesome place to eat. Steaks were great. Service was excellent. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas. Nice atmosphere. I would definitely..."
Cindy Davis Rutherford
"First time and I absolutely loved it! Will definitely have to get back for dinner! Staff was great and the food was even..."
Andrea Graff Cheseldine
"Breakfast was delicious, view was lovely, and our server was..."
Farrah Reed
""Eat Like a Local" rings true at this long rooted casual dining restaurant and neighborhood bar. Loaded with atmosphere in the heart of historic Old..."
Mary Wadland
"FAB bartender (she) and service was outstanding! But most of all the good & the best omelet i’ve Had in a while!
Donna & CJ (the golfer on the..."
Donna Roseboro
"Food was amazing! I had the roasted chicken quesadilla and the cinnamon French toast. Drinks were good too, the brunch punch 🤛! No words..."
Qorbie Griffin
"Here for a work conference. Took river taxi to Alexandria and the ticket stub had a coupon for this place. Glad we went. Staff friendly and..."
Marcus Scott
"My favorite Place in Old Town..love the atmosphere...
The feeling is warm and friendly..
Excellent food, service....
Just a great place to go and..."
Patti Kaitlyn Alexis Brown
"Always the best! Wonderful food, atmosphere and amazing..."
Carrie Heiden
"We were just at your restaurant last night and just wanted to say the fish tacos were delicious!
Great atmosphere � would definitely come..."
Katie Butters
"Best prime rib I’ve ever had cooked just right that melts in your mouth..."
"I choose Vermilion for our 25th anniversary out of many options. I am so glad I found it! In fact it is the reason to come back to Alexandria. Over..."
Dawn Stout-Ostrom
"We went for dinner the day after Christmas. Our waiter was top notch - knowledgeable and welcoming, and our food was phenomenal! Started with wine,..."
Jennifer Magness Pope
"Wonderful experience all around. Bar menu was so creative and the food was simply delicious. All the staff from waiter to bartenders and hosts were..."
Greer Raetz Hughes
"Amazing food and ambiance. The staff was exceptional and the flavors in the food were phenomenal. We even got a small dish compliments of the chef!..."
Mallory Schutt
"I ate at the bar, from the lounge menu. Beef tartare: hand chopped texture, a bit mustardy and a huge portion. Grilled short rib: medium rare all the..."
Joshua Armstrong
"My husband and I did the tasting menu and wine pairing. The food and wines were absolutely fantastic! Wait staff were extremely prompt and engaged...."
Darlene Godfrey Straub
"My husband and I went for our anniversary - absolutely wonderful. The staff made it really special for us and the food was excellent. Highly..."
Kathleen Darbes
"Truly a top rate restaurant! EVrything we ordered was so good! We will be..."
Scott Abrams
"We had lunch there for my 65th birthday celebration and all 3 of us loved everything. We began with hush puppies as an appetizer & they melted in..."
"My husband & I came here for our 10 year anniversary & we were SO pleased! The food was absolutely delicious, our server Victor was awesome & the..."
Jean Iwalani Hurley-Gardner
"Stopped by for a late lunch. Apparently the restaurant had been very busy, but despite being dead tired and spent the wait staff was outstanding. The..."
Barry Zavislan
"Came with friends who were from out of town. We loved the restaurant ambiance and the staff dressed in time period clothes. All the servers were very..."
Linda Racine
"Our meal was delicious and the waitress was amazing!!! We made reservations at three not realizing the would be close but the accommodate us..."
Paula Russell
"I absolutely enjoyed my time here..the food was over the top,fresh homemade bread..food was excellent.The atmosphere was as if we were reliving the..."
Terry Stilling Kolarek
"Excellent food and atmosphere! Love that Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison dined here..."
Matt NC Self Storage
"We had a really nice lunch in a private room. Our server (God love her, I can't remember her name) was wonderful! Excellent recommendations and..."
Casandra Blassingame
"Stopped in for a late lunch. The staff was a
attentive & friendly . The food came out quickly & yummy. We will be..."
BobbiandMarvin Wages
"Our meal was awesome. Cozy atmosphere and very friendly staff. Loved the..."
Colleen Whalan Rowe
"The food, the colonial garb and especially the host/entertainer make this a very special place to..."
Aura Lee Keating
"great historical place for the family. Food was good and atmosphere was..."
Robin Jordan
"Incredible staff and food! Definite go to restaurante in Olde Towne..."
Michael Shoen
"So pleased with the hospitality of staff and the great tasting food! I bet George Washington and Thomas Jefferson would have said the same..."
Ruby Aoanan-Barbosa
"Nice atmosphere and the food was yummy!! Fun to be transported back into..."
Liz Sonnek
"Great President's day Brunch Service was fast. bread was..."
"Great place ! Great food! Excellent steak! I was surprised at how fast we got our food. Rafael was possibly the best waiter we have ever had...."
Kayla Stephenson Shaver
"Heather Marie is the best server. My food was hot (temp wise) with just the right amount of the other hot (spice wise.) So props to the kitchen crew..."
Kimberly Bruman
"Great food and my favorite server heather Marie is the best server around...."
Noelle Christine Wilson
"Love the service,staff,and food here...Best TexMex in Central Louisiana...."
Amber Lynn Flores
"Love it and the food and the people that work there are really friendly beef burrito that's my..."
Randy Wagner
"A huge thank you to Tim and the crew tonight! We had my son and future daughter in law’s wedding rehearsal dinner there and everything was amazing...."
Angie McNeal Dicus
"I've been eating at Sombrero's since they opened. It is my favorite Mex place around with fast, friendly servers and good-friendly management. They..."
Steve McCloud
"We enjoy the staff and love the food. They always have put out fast and it's always..."
Cathy Barron
"That's how service is supposed to be very quick, and..."
Kathy Johnson
"Good � wine. When go to Alex try to go by there to get a glass of..."
Wanda Edwards Howard
"Please join Waitr!! Love your food so much, I need it..."
Brandy Miles Saucier
"Very good food and friendly people.have been here twice and great service both..."
Bobby Shirey
"My husband and I went here for lunch. Our server checked up on us every few minutes. And he was already bringing us refills before my husband drank..."
Melissa Purvis
"Stopped in while traveling just after noon on a Saturday. We ordered our food and within 5 minutes our appetizer and main dishes were on the table. ..."
Mike Whitley
"Me and my co-workers often order lunch from here and we are always pleased. Recently, something was left out of our order, and the manager went out..."
Lydia Phillips
"I am accustomed to Baton Rouge, 5-star restaurants,😋 so I was shocked to find delicious food, margheritas and great service in Alexandria!!! My go..."
Lisa
"Great food and experience. Wasn't quite a fan of the rice that came with my tacos, it was very dry. Otherwise than that everything else was..."
Madison Richards
"Very good food better than any other Mexican restaurant I have been to since I moved to Louisiana there food is very much like the Mexican food back..."
Laura Truelove (Mamma)
"On the weekly luncheon circuit. Consistent food quality and service. Great vibe in the bar or dining room. Friendly staff. Convenient location. ..."
"11/12/21
Approx. 8 A.M.
This was the first time I tried this restaurant. Also, it was the first place I was introduced to lamb chops (YUMMY)!
Chris..."
University of Louisiana Alumnus
"Reservations are required which is a good thing as there was a wedding at the nearest hotel. We were greeted immediately at the front door and seated..."
Elizabeth Bynog
"Great food and drinks. Should have called earlier to get a reservation. Thankfully they called when the table was open and we were able to eat a..."
Ernesto Amador
"Our food was superb and our service from our private server, Chris, was AMAZING. He was attentive, courteous, and admirable in the show of love for..."
Jasmine Dean
"Beautiful restaurant for a special dinner, party, or wedding reception. I’ve been several times now and everything I’ve eaten was delicious!!!..."
Crystal Burch McKnight
"We enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Diamond Grill. I absolutely recommend the lobster quesadilla! Delicious! Great service. Perfect setting for a..."
Maria Allesch
"Always a good choice when you want one of the best dining experiences Alexandria has to offer. Beautiful decor and rich history. Service is always..."
"my 1st time going, 6pm on Sunday, sat hibachi grill, nice group of folks, chef was good, food was fresh, no problem w/the Groupon, purchased one 2..."
Ghana S. Kelly
"We came in 45 minutes before closing they rushed us a little but we traveled a long way ! Other than that good food and the chef 👨🍳 was..."
Standinginawe Withgod
"Excellent teppanyaki, sushi and tempura! One of our favorite Japanese steakhouses! My husband wanted dinner here for his Birthday! Will eat here..."
Doris Qannik Hugo-Shavings
"Always have seats for us.. I love it! The .service is always delightful and sitting with strangers sometimes makes for good..."
Veleta Pendleton
"Our family had an amazing time. Very good service and great..."
Brandi Rae Ivey
"It was great the food was good and tasty and chief knew some tricks.enjoy it i will..."
Quintin Adkins
"Traditional Japanese Steakhouse. Delicious food with a great view! It’s not right on the water, but the Potomac is visible from the tables & a hop..."
Marc Spector (Milo)
"It's always a great time. I will say that the show use to be better and a lot funnier. But what matters the most is that the food is good... which it..."
Heather Shaffer
"Before visiting a place I always read the reviews and after reading the reviews I thought to myself, we had to have Walter as our chef, BUT that was..."
Anika Berne
"A great spot to take a date, the view off the water is great. The food was awesome and the cook was a blast to watch. We took my step daughter here..."
Leroy Nelson Jr
"The food and experience was fantastic here. My family and I had a great..."
Jorge Lopez
"Food was great, definitely worth the price that comes with the scenery. Staff was pleasant and very helpful with any..."
Montenegro Morning mix
"I love, love, love coming to this restaurant! The food is always delicious and I always seem to get the same chef everytime I go. Aside from the..."
Elle P.
"No complaints. But it's a bit hidden and the directions on the recording don't help. An older Spanish woman cleaning building 44 helped me and I am..."
"Great food. Our server, George, was awesome! So polite and prompt. We brought our dog and our 8 week old and sat outside to eat. So refreshing to..."
Nick Mueller
"We went there last night and both of us were over-whelmed with the food and service. We both had
the Pasta with Chicken. We were given extra bread..."
Ernie Panciera
"Been going here for years. Neighborhood sports bar. Great food. Nice outside dining area. Excellent bar and tv area. They also have quite dining area..."
Madeleine Mitchell
"Wonderful service and food.
Taylor (sp) made sure everything was done to make our experience the best it could be.
My friend Bob and my Daughter..."
Lowell Fulk
"No wonder this place has been around for all these years! Great service and excellent food! The Thanksgiving menu was delicious! The turkey was moist..."
Sarah Lasorsa
"Great meal....Elias was a wonderful server. He was attentive, but allowed us to catch up with old friends we met there. My wife said her salad was..."
Keith Wise
"We just happened to pass by Theismann's Restaurant on our way back to our hotel. Great service and their steaks will melt in your mouth!! Great..."
"I'd recommend reservations, as this spot is quite popular. All of their sangrias are fantastic! If this is your first time, I would recommend the La..."
Kati Grabham
"This place is always awesome! The happy hour at the bar and the brunch are great deals! Bacon wrapped dates, and the fried eggplant chips are my..."
Elliot Serpa
"Love this place, great tapas, best paella we ever had! Milan is the..."
"I think this is a great little Italian restaurant. For a few minutes, I forget I'm in Alexandria. I have had one of the spinach breads, which I..."
Aiden
"Everytime I go here the food is excellent, everything is prepared fresh and is served hot. The pasta dishes have wonderful sauces and the steaks are..."
Kris Pud Smith
"Great atomosphere! Good..."
Debbie
"Love the Marsala. Even if the marsala is somewhat inconsistant it is still one of my favorites. My Husband loves the..."
Helen Chatman
"Great food, good atmosphere. I've been to this restaurant many times and have never had an unpleasant experience. I do think they have a few menu..."
Goodfood
"Sangria's sooo good, you won't remember!. This place, with the help of the lovely Jamie, make the best Blanco Sangrias. My favorite dish is the Steak..."
Taro Baap
"Good Italian food. I've eaten here many times. The prices are moderate, portions are generous, and the atmosphere is great, especially after dark. I..."
Tm
"A perfect retreat. The restaurant looked out of our price range but the 100 plus degree weather said otherwise. Immediately upon entering we were met..."
Charles Steele
"Great food and very affordable. Friendly service as..."
Jen
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Italian sausage and the Chicken Parmesan!
THE CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO---SOME OF THE BEST EVER, TOO!
Great service. Good..."
University of Louisiana Alumnus
"Great place for dinner in Alexandria. Old school, red sauce Italian food with steaks and an appreciation for Louisiana ingredients. Go for dinner,..."
Preston Beard
"So far Bellino's is my favorite restaurant in town. I am always satisfied when going there. Pasta, steaks, oysters, and shrimp and grits are amazing...."
Jedanndrila Bushnell
"I had lasagna. Tons of meat and sauce, b-i-g portion. Enough for 2 people. Dessert we ordered the pumpkin cheesecake,..."
Ginger Staton
"Food was very good this evening. Lasagna portion huge, enough for two. Shrimp scampi superb. Excellent bread pudding.
Service slow. Cozy atmosphere...."
"Crab cake envy. First time at Bonefish and I’ll be coming back. The crab cakes look small but are 100% tasty lump crab meat with no filler, I..."
Frog
"Great Starters make Dinner!. 1st time . Wanted to try tastings. Happy hour Specials $5 Bang bang Tacos, ceviche & lollipop sushi!ALL were..."
Vicki S
"Seafood lover's place!. Of all the area's chain seafood joints, this one is at the top of my list... especially this location. Clean, relatively..."
Gastroeclectico
"Consistently good. Have eaten at the Kingstowne location several times, and although it can get crowded, if you have reservations it's not a problem..."
Dell
"Awesome, perfect portions! Ask for Jonathan if you want an awesome server (that's if he hasn't started his career..."
Gilbert
"A model in value and consistency!. Bonefish Grill offers the most consistently excellent food at a terrfific price for the quality and service that..."
Art Dwight
"Great Time @ BFG in Alexandria. The Boss and I are big BFG fans of the restaurant in Weston, FL, so when I was in DC area for work for a couple of..."
Tom Roland
"A perfect dinner for me and my gf. She had the salmon from the specials menu and I had the Fortino Pork chops. Both dishes were so delicious with a..."
Mike Y
"Surprisingly good. Last night was the first time my wife and me had ever eaten at a Bonefish Grill (we usually avoid chains.) I must admit we were..."
Heavy D
"Everyone says "go for the bang bang shrimp",while this is true, we also ordered the calamari with the sweet and spicy sauce, which I thought was just..."
John
"Great service. Bang Bang Shrimp is a must try..."
Lily933
"A Real Catch. We came back to Bonefish because we really enjoy the food and the service is always above par. The waiter Tom was attentive and..."
"Went out with a friend, we bought $38 snow crab and shrimp. The whole bag was good for two of us. Huge serving.🤩
You could get it in all..."
Sky Fłäkës
"I've been going here since September, it's delicious EVERY TIME! The boil bag is affordable and flavorful. And their shrimp fried rice is better than..."
Tierra Oskay
"I typically come here once a week with my friend. The staff knows us by now and they are super friendly and nice. I haven’t been in a few weeks..."
Ashley Barbour
"I love this place and have never had any issues until yesterday. We arrived and they were short staffed, so I believe that is the reason it took over..."
Eunice Alarcon
"Had the snow crab legs with black mussels with cajun and medium level spice. It came with potatoes and corn. An amazing amount of food and quality..."
"I have never had one bad meal at
(The Wok) whether it be dine in or take out. They have always been generous with their portions, flavor and..."
Deanie Lofton
"It may seem to be a bit expensive but, when you taste it you know why! Fresh ingredients, friendly and fast service, tasty generous portions. A nice..."
Randy “Ridgerunr” V
"The staff were very helpful and informative, and also very friendly. The food was really good, I recommend the Egg Foo Young, also the hot sake is..."
Jake Hebert
"I love this place so much. The food is always delicious and the service is always wonderful. Great atmosphere as..."
Deidra Dunn
"The best Chinese restaurant around. The Tiny Spicy Chicken is their local blind along with a unique Egg Drop..."
Nathan Fewell
"Omg! Ok, so I've lived in Central Louisiana for going on 4 years and some how I never tried Oriental Wok. Now, I've heard many great reviews and for..."
"This place turned out to be the best dining experience in a REALLY long time. Frankie was our server and boy wasn’t he great!!!! We enjoyed the..."
Chef Chris Brown
"We had the greatest Mother’s Day brunch today. The service was the best I’ve had. Our server’s name was Lena, and although they were extremely..."
Ellen Epstein
"Love this place! I had the Chicken Envoltine, it was amazing. The Jazz, soothing and relaxing. Ambiance was great as well and we sat by a window..."
La Tishia Nita
"Service - Young lady that took us to our table was friendly and helpful. A delight. Waiter (Frank) was in the spot, cordial, and very knowledgeable..."
Lorenzo Cuesta
"I had the great pleasure of dining at Laporta's for the first time yesterday evening. The food was great! The jazz music was great! The hospitality..."
ShaRon Burneé
"Easy free parking, great food, friendly wait staff, and great jazz..."
Bob Keegan
"Had an amazing meal last night. Mel is an excellent server and we really appreciated the manager’s willingness to offer to cook my grandmother a..."
Tina Irvin
"Always wonderful food and great service - had the pork chops in a wine reduction that melted in my mouth!! Love this..."
Irma V. Diaz Bates
"The best tutta mare...excelent sevice .. bar tenders are awesome..love this place ❤️
This is our second..."
Patricia Ramos
"Always enjoyable atmosphere, fantastic food and a woderfully talented jazz band to acompany the meal. Recommend it to anyone looking for a nice..."
Michael Robinson
"The owner came and met us at our table. He gave us a warm welcome and a rundown of the history of the place as well as a summary of the menu. Great..."
Jim Kettler
"The food was exquisite. Mussels served with bread for dipping up broth. Mushrooms, olives and pasta with garlic butter. Homemade rhubarb cobbler...."
Ceil Sinnex
"Beautiful place. Took my girlfriend, had flowers delivered by the staff jyst before desert, , perfect timing. Paid for a meal over the phone for my..."
Keith Wooten
"Great food, courteous staff and good music = great..."
Pete Needham
"This restaurant is AMAZING! The previous reviews must have been when the restaurant was under different management, because it is nothing like that!..."
Kelli Crawford
"Christmas Eve Amazing!. The ambience was delightful with an amazing jazz trio providing holiday music throughout dinner. The service was the epitome..."
Marlene
"Quaint and yummy. Located near the King Street Hotels and shopping - this was a quick little walk and well worth the humidity, rain, and heat. I had..."
"We’ve found this local place to be more enjoyable earlier in the week and away from weekend evenings. The food offerings are imaginative and..."
An Guadn!
"Del Ray delightful! An earl.... Del Ray delightful!An early seating on a pleasant Thursday evening. Outside tables were full but plenty if seats..."
Pyranhadoc
"Every bite was delicious. The rockfish I had tonight was one of the most succulent seafood dishes I've ever had. And the beet salad was complicated,..."
Holly Fogleboch
"Favorite NOVA restaurant. Spending a lot of time hunting for good places to eat in Norfolk and Richmond has spoiled me a little bit. Since moving up..."
Sean Holihan
"Terrific!. Wonderful food, the staff friendly and attentive.The PEI Mussels are perfect. . The Tuna Tartare just right. The scallops..."
Matt
"Attentive and care service, wonderful food- that's what made a lovely diner for three us. BLT Mac and Cheese =..."
DC Food Monger
"Best food in the DC area. The reasonably priced meals here are far more flavorful, creative, and satisfying than the overpriced, pretentious meals..."
Tübermensch
"We stopped here for a late Sunday brunch. The weather was perfect, so there was a line waiting to sit outside. We settled for a table by the..."
Captain Napkin
"Interesting and dependable. I live in Del Ray and visit Evening Star regularly. The food is always very good and the kitchen is willing to serve..."
Shodgkins1972
"Pretty darn good. Had a late appointment sown the street and was enticed by the sparkly lights. I was torn between the pork loin and the veal with..."
Gayle Greene
"Del Ray Fave. On a rainy Sunday afternoon, two of my friends and I braved the crowds at Evening Star for brunch. The wait for a table - 15 minutes,..."
Greggndc
"A definite favorite. I was turned on to the Evening Star Cafe by my boyfriend, and it is an amazing restaurant. As someone who grew up with not a..."
Cait
"Burgers. That's what it's about. Yep. When you got that craving for solid burgers, then here's where you go in Del Ray. I won't wax on about it,..."
Monitor Zero 1
"Nice place. If they'd change their menu a little more often we'd be regulars again. Food is always prepared well, staff is good, nice neighborhood..."
Christine
"Solid. Menu needs to be changed more frequently, but we've always seemed to enjoy our experience here. The service is spotty on occasion, but we..."
FoodieKent
"Good. We used to be regulars here, it's a solid menu with a nice bar in the back to wait if you come at peak time. Things are always cooked the way..."
Morgstal
"I sat down in one of the booths and my waitress reminded me of Lindsay Lohan (when she was hot and before all the crazy happened!) and since I knew..."
Food Nomad
"It's not a secret that we love Evening Star. With the darling restaurant's premier location (read: near Dairy Godmother ), it's hard for us NOT to..."
Capitol To Capital
"I don’t think we could have hand-picked a better night to try Evening Star Cafe for the first time than Monday. The air was warm with a cool..."
Southern Fried Calamari with Spicy Cajun Remoulade
Sit down
American
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Late Night
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"My husband and I was passing through VA and I googled seafood and RT came up. My husband always look at stars and ratings. I must say, they were dead..."
Wanda Freeman
"There is nothing on the menu I have not tried, I don't think, and it is all good. Been there many times with friends and all first timers say the..."
Rick Slifer
"Great spot. I love the whole lump crab cakes the pub food menu is great for a quick..."
Kiera McCaffrey Poumade
"Very nice place. Great food and cozy environment !!!! Will be back. Leslie was a great server. She was so very kind, professional & cute..."
Donald Francisco
"No one cooks better than my mother whom was bred and born in South Carolina...until I came to RT's. I was pleasantly surprised. My mom is with me..."
Shayna Watson
"Had our New Year's Eve dinner at RT'S. Never have been disappointed with service or the food. I recommend RT's to anyone who has a craving for..."
"We have brunch at Murphy’s almost every Sunday. Best deal in town. Great food and specials, $1 champagne refills and great service. Highly..."
Joy Primoli
"Great place! Great food, absolutely friendly service, great patrons, irish music and, of course, a perfect pint of..."
Don Fielden
"I lived in Alexandria 5 years ago and visited Murphy's last night with friends to see how my favorite bar was doing. Nothing has changed! The..."
Guy Flament
"The place is amazing and I am very impressed with the staff , very friendly and professional and honest. Personally if I am ever in Alexanderia VA,..."
Riva Arriva
"Best pub I have ever been to. Great, friendly staff, amazing food, a good selection of beers and great prices. Couldn't have been happier and will..."
Sean D. Walters
"Great staff, atmosphere and beer! One of my favorite Irish Pubs. I highly recommend..."
Jada Blackwood McBride
"Very good food and very good prices! Would definitely recommend Murphy's to those looking for an Irish..."
Cindy Heikkinen Purcell
"Good food, friendly atmosphere, live music every night. My favorite place to..."
Tonya Taylor
"Murphy's is an amazing Bar and Restaurant. The staff is friendly and good at what they do. They take care of everyone and make it a good time to hang..."
Adam Silver
"Great staff Great pub food. Fantastic Sunday..."
Laurie Baty
"Murphy's Irish Pub Old Town was such a nice place. They staff was..."
Rodney Bolden
"Service was great, great atmosphere, food and beer was..."
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