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    Back Berner Bar & Grill

    2.9 (23 reviews)
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    Carline B.

    Im upset i have to give this review 1 star. Zero stars should be an option. Food was awful and i mean inedible awful. Waitress ask how my meal was as she could see i did not eat more than 1 bite. I explained the fish had a very "off" taste and she very insincerely said sorry. Good was so bad and im super disappointed because we have been there many times since it first opened and this was definitely not the same quality. We wont be returning and wont recommend this place to anyone

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    Amazing food, good service, would recommend! Very nice and quiet during the day time!

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    Amazing menu choices with rare favorable prices! Our Server was caring, hospitable, and polite.

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    I got breakfast there and after eating I was asked to leave bc I wasn't a paying customer

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