The food and drinks were great. Servers were efficient and friendly while working their butts off

Staying at the Conrad and decided to grab breakfast at Blue Aster. Perfect portions, delicious classics and service was great. The ambiance is vibey and moody. Will be back! read more

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This stunningly designed restaurant inside the Conrad Hotel was great. We had an early 5:00 Rez on a Friday night and were the only ones in the restaurant until another couple came in at 5:30. I was surprised that even the bar was quiet. As the only ones there, service was friendly and attentive. The housemade focaccia they brought out was the best part of the meal. Hot and salty with a homemade olive butter was to die for. Hubs had the scallops and I had the roasted cabbage. He said his was really good and well seasoned. My was tasty but the standout was the rice - North Carolina Gold - it was if risotto and grits had a delicious love child. Recommend for sure for a higher end meal. read more

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We are staying at the Conrad and decided to get the breakfast. While the hotel is fine, DO NOT EAT HERE! I ordered the Eggs Benedict which looked good on the menu but far less so upon arrival at the table. The hollandaise sauce was clumpy and congealed while the eggs looked more like hard boiled than poached. The waitress was like "You don't like them cooked?" . I ordered something more straight-forward and she asked if I would like to munch on my prior "hard boiled benedict" while waiting. Nice thought... but if it looks inedible why would I want to eat it?? I then waited patiently for my sunny side up eggs with home fried potatoes. Those arrived with a hair in them! Needless to say, after sitting patiently for an hour waiting for some semblance of edible food, I had to stand up and leave. The manager "comped" my two dishes (that I didn't touch!) but still charged for my partner's meal, the coffee and juice. Bad experience. Do not go here. read more

Blue Aster - A brown hair in my potatoes - - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I was here multiple times. My overall experience for dinner and breakfast has been very good. One breakfast was not the best experience but the quality of the food was great. read more

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I was happy to walk into this restaurant as everyone was very friendly and the ambience itself look modern, clean and inviting. Started with a little mezze appetizer, this was great we were able to get a half portion since it was only two of us. For dinner I had the pork schnitzel, and did not enjoy it at all. It was way overcooked and every bite literally was seeped in oil. In fact it bothered my stomach the entire night. Maybe it was just that particular dish but it certainly wasn't what I had hoped for. I also had breakfast here twice and that experience was excellent. So maybe they were just having a bad night when I had dinner. Certainly worth giving them another try read more

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We had $50 credit that was going to expire so we kind of forced ourselves to eat, we went light. My husband got a beer that was very good from a local brewing company. Service was great ambiance is very nice as well read more

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I hosted an afternoon tea here for my friends recently. As someone who was coming from out of town arranging things (seating, food allergies) with the team was seamless. There were nine of us. The theme for September is downtown abbey. We were greeted with a wonderful seating arrangement where everyone was comfortable and could see and hear each other. The lobby at the Conrad is so magnificent yet intimate. Giovanna was amazing at explaining each course and the lovely teas on offer. The selection of sweet and savory offerings were great. All in all the entire event was superb thanks to the team at Blue Aster! read more

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Tucked inside the Conrad Hotel, Blue Aster is one of Nashville's best spots for fresh seafood in a setting that feels very polished. It's got that "just fancy enough" vibe--perfect for a nice night out but not so stuffy that you can't just grab a drink at the bar and enjoy some oysters. The restaurant and bar are absolutely beautiful, fitting right into the modern, upscale feel of the Conrad. It's sleek with warm lighting and big windows that make it feel bright and open. Whether you're sitting down for a full meal or just stopping by the bar, it's an inviting space that feels stylish. If you order one thing here, make it the oysters. They're incredibly fresh, served ice-cold with classic accompaniments. The bar at Blue Aster is just as much of a draw as the dining room. It's a great spot to sip on a well-made cocktail or a glass of wine while snacking on oysters or other small bites. Blue Aster is one of those places that's easy to love. It's classy without trying too hard, the food is excellent (especially the oysters), and the service is excellent and friendly. read more

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This was not at all up to the standards one would expect for a Conrad property. I left BA frustrated and embarrassed that I'd subjected myself and my out-of-town friend to such substandard treatment and careless experience. From reading other reviews, it appears that my experience wasn't exactly a one off. An old friend of mine was coming to town in late fall and we hadn't seen each other since working together in Chicago 10 years ago. Wanting the reunion to be perfect, I picked a setting that made sense, would impress and would have a menu to accommodate our diets. Many days out I made a reservation and prepared for a fantastic late morning meal. I arrived at the Conrad just before 11 am and found my friend in the lobby. Shortly after hugging she informed me that there may be a 'problem' with our reservation. Wut? I approached the hostess stand and was told that they couldn't accommodate my reservation because hotel guests had decided to dine in that morning and they had priority. 1.) This policy needs to be crystal clear on every reservation platform. 2.) I don't care. This is a service element equal to a Motel 6, not a Conrad property. Fix this. The hostess shrugged. I asked for a manager. The assistant general manager approached us with less concern than his hostess. He made no effort to think of a fix, look for a fix, placate his guests, or find a solution. I (both my friend and I, actually) have worked in the small business/food + drink space for a decade. Some quick fixes (off the top of my head): offer a seat at the bar; offer a drink; comp a meal; offer to return for a later (lunch/dinner) service. APOLOGIZE. None of these (basic) things were done. After 15 minutes of awkwardly standing at the hostess stand, my friend and I were told (not escorted) to go upstairs to the lounge property. Wut? 1.) That property was a lounge, not a restaurant. 2.) The menu was different and not aligned with dietary needs (nor should it have to be; it's a different experience altogether). 3.) There was no mention as to whether this pivot would work. 4.) No one from BA offered to escort us off premises. Again, if we were at McDonald's I would expect such a brush off. This is a Conrad property. What the [redacted] was going on? The assistant general manager gave me his card (after I asked for it) turned from us and walked away, leaving us chagrined and confused. A reunion not to be forgotten, indeed. read more

First off, Blue Aster is a perfect representation of what a lounge/restaurant at a 5 star hotel should be. Its clean, trendy, offers great service, and some delicious meals. During our stay at the Conrad, we had breakfast a couple times, ate at the lounge, and tried the room service. The breakfast dishes most certainly delivered. Everything was always fresh and cooked to perfection! If you want something sweet? Go with the french toast! Feeling savory? Steak and eggs are the way to go. Wanna be fancy? Avocado toast for sure!! The lounge also offers a great variety of bites like hot chicken sandwich, duck cigars (so good!) and beef tartar. We were lucky enough to indulge in some classy, live music as well. Overall we were very happy with Blue Aster at The Conrad. It was exactly what I envisioned a classy hotel restaurant/lounge would be. read more

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One of the best things about Nashville is the radical contrast of the new and the old, with many hotels having been built only within recent years. The Conrad and its main restaurant Blue Aster are a testament to the beauty of design and refinement. The restaurant serves up truly amazing food, from solid brunch classics to more complex dinner dishes. The smoked salmon toast is phenomenal, but so are the other dishes such as Southern Benny which add a good bit of creativity to the otherwise recognizable brunch menu. The dinner selection of duck is a very memorable dish, presenting a decomposed bird in three different preparations on one plate. Frankly, the quality of the food here was a major surprise. The people who work the restaurant are very attentive and generally, there is plentiful seating. There is often piano playing for afternoon tea, making Blue Aster a very ambiance rich establishment. It would be nice to have the piano positioned slightly more centrally so that guests can see the performer, but that's just getting picky. read more

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My husband and I are at the Blue Aster for breakfast every day over the span of three days. I love a pretty brunch spot with a calm ambiance. The grain bowl with egg really hit the spot after a tough workout, all the ingredients were really fresh and flavorful. The omelette had tomatoes, bacon, and cheese, but the accompanied potatoes were exceptionally good. Topped with chives and lightly seasoned, the roasted potatoes were simple but tasted as good as fresh farmers market produce. I ordered the açaí bowl our second visit here and it was perfectly refreshing. The cafe latte was delicious and creamy without any additional sweeteners. For our last visit, I ordered the avocado toast with a poached egg. The sourdough was fantastic with olive oil drizzle and pesto to accompany the avocado. The service was quick and efficient. Definitely stop by if you're in the area! read more

This actually would be zero stars, but let's go.. Dinner was so bad we did not pay a dime. We walked out. The manager gave us dinner for free. Everything was burnt and over salted. The waitress was very argumentative over anything we asked her regarding why the dishes were so burnt, and the rice was crispy . The ambience was your basic hotel ambience there was nobody inside this restaurant on a Friday night in Nashville. That should've been the first clue when we walked in. We went to eat here because of an article in edible magazine sadly though the food, etc., was just garbage. read more

Blue Aster - Another view of the burnt lasagna... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place is absolutely out of this world! Shoutout to Michael for the excellent service and shoutout to Nik the manager for great service as well. I came here with my fiance for Thanksgiving and my goodness am I glad we came here. Everything was out of this world! The short rib was mouthwatering delicious and honestly so was every single bite of our meal. It's located in the Conrad hotel and it also has such a gorgeous luxurious ambiance. Can not recommend this place enough! Thank you Blue Astar, and Michael and Nik! read more

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Saturday Brunch. Popped into this restaurant because it was in the hotel we stayed at. The ambiance was first class, the table setting's elegant and the staff was happy.the seating was perfect for our family that had a baby car seat. The menu options were all delicious and the cocktails too. The food came out in a timely manner and the food was as good as it sounded, even including the coffee and I'm coffee boogie! The service was as expected. I didn't the the fruit flies and the attendants attempted to assist me. read more

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Ate here for Valentine's Day for Brunch and it was enjoyable! The parking was better than expected and the food was good, it was just busy.

My fiancé and I came here for breakfast since it was a few blocks from our hotel. This place is located inside of a hotel and the blonde hostess was very pleasant and welcoming. The mimosa was great and I ordered smoked salmon on toast. It was beautiful and delicious. They were great about customizing my fiancé's omelette as well (requested egg whites vs whole eggs and added chicken to it). The bathrooms were nice and the soap smelled very nice. read more

Blue Aster - Smoked salmon on toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We stayed at the Conrad and got breakfast at their restaurant, Blue Aster. Their service is superb and the dining area, like the rest of the hotel, looks very classy and fancy. My sister got the ultimate breakfast. She asked for only egg whites for her egg and they were able to accommodate that. She also asked for butter and jam to go with her toast and pancakes. I got the avocado toast and added the smoked salmon option. It was delicious. There were a couple of bites I thought tasted too greasy but still really enjoyed it. We both gobbled up our food like happy pigeons. Overall, would recommend for breakfast for sure. My sister said their dinner menu is also excellent. I would come back again. read more

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Dates of visit: August 11 + 12, 2023 We were staying at the hotel for two days and received wildly different experiences between the two days. The one was great, the other was less so, and as such, averaging them out to 3 stars between the two visits. The first breakfast was great: Service was attentive and fun, and everything was cooked to perfection. The second day service was slow--despite the restaurant being more empty than the day before and while we were served tap water on day one, we were brought nearly $20 worth of bottled water on day two. Thankfully the food on both days was good, if a bit expensive for being a la carte. read more

Blue Aster - Blueberry panccakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Good food . The breakfast and dinner menu choices are somewhat limited but all were very good. We had outstanding and professional service by Michael and Mariam. Recommended for sure! read more

I cannot give this place enough stars!!! The brunch here was AMAZING. We stayed in the Conrad over a weekend and ended up going here for brunch both mornings bc of how good it was the first day!!! I got the omelette and my boyfriend got the traditional breakfast one day and the biscuits with collards the other day. All of it was so delicious. The service was incredible as everyone was very nice and attending. We will definitely be coming back here the next time that we are in Nashville. I cannot give this place enough stars!!! The brunch here was AMAZING. We stayed in the Conrad over a weekend and ended up going here for brunch both mornings bc of how good it was the first day!!! I got the omelette and my boyfriend got the traditional breakfast one day and the biscuits with collards the other day. All of it was so delicious. The service was incredible as everyone was very nice and attending. We will definitely be coming back here the next time that we are in Nashville. read more

We ate here for breakfast all three mornings of our stay. I loved everything I had. The acai bowl is one of the best I've ever had. It is large and has a ton of fresh fruit. I also loved the breakfast potatoes, they were amazing. The menu was slightly different on Monday than it was over the weekend. I would have preferred the weekend menu. The staff was also a little more on top of it over the weekend than the weekday. Overall, I would love to come back. read more

Loved that they had so many healthy options to eat. This is usually hard to find on a business trip. Came here for lunch in a Monday. Got the big eye tuna poke bowl but substituted salad greens for the sushi rice. It was the perfect light lunch. Came here for breakfast on a Tuesaday and the place was more bustling. I got the liver lover juice and the parfait. The juice was bottled. But still very good. The parfait was delicious and a good portion. The granola sat atop the yogurt and lots of fruit. The highlight was the brûlée pineapple. All pineapple should be this way! The Lounge- I got the "cheaper than a shrink" cocktail and it was very good. The lounge is lively at night. read more

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Visited this place for the Grinch Tea, which obviously had better be good because that's a bold name to call it if they weren't going to deliver on the theming. No need to fear because the menu had cute names that referred to the cartoon and before long, the Grinch came out to take pictures at each table and to make time with the guests. Foodwise, it's an okay tea in a luxurious, lavish, quietly classy location. I say that because the tea food was nothing special. My faves were the Who Smoked Salmon Sandwich, the Cindy Lou Who Pecan Pie, and the I hate X-Mas Apple financier. The scones, which usually are the highlight for me at a tea if they scones are fresh and they're served with real devonshire or clotted cream, were not great and had a heavy baking soda flavor. And the service? The Grinch visited us more than the waitress. I wish I could give her the excuse that it was a busy day, but all we wanted was more hot tea for our tea pots and she was nowhere to be found after she gave us our tea pots. our food was served by someone else and we never saw her again. I'm not kidding when I say that the Grinch visited us four times and the waitress only once. What?!? Still we enjoyed our tea because in that lobby, you have beautiful furniture and it's easy to get into the Christmas spirit. Just don't expect extra hot water for your tea. read more

Went to a fabulous collaborative dinner between Butcher and Bee and Blue Aster. Started with drinks at the bar which was stunning and the garnishes for the drinks were beautiful and they tasted incredible. Fun use of ingredients and super unique flavor profile. The dinner portions were huge and incredible. Our waiter was terrific--perfect balance of attentive, knowledgeable and funny without being over the top. The bread service is almost too pretty to eat and they have a very reasonably priced wine list. Excited to go back when it's not a collaborative dinner. One other note is they were so engaging with the customers--the chefs came out multiple times during the evening to check on folks and I love that you can see the kitchen from the space. Also it's a beautiful restaurant--it had me wanting to redecorate my entire dining room! read more

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We originally came in for a drink we saw attributed to this bar on yelp. The glass where you can drink from the glass straw. Apparently it's at the upstairs bar, which is only open during the evening and night. Since we walked all the way over here, we thought we would try whatever they had on the menu before we walked all the way back down broadway. Much to my pleasant surprise they had a cocktail with egg white on the menu. I was amazed at the calibration and technique the bartender had when carefully measuring out the ingredients and processing the order to perfection. The bar is open during the mornings to compliment the brunch and breakfast menu inside the Conrad restaurant. It was served with a flower cutting and atop a lovely cloth looking blue reusable napkin. The presentation was 10/10 and we immediately ordered a second one. Super fun and classy find in Nashville, thank you for the experience. read more

Blue Aster - Irish wishy egg white drink - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Here for lunch. Has the prawn cocktail and it's massive and one of the best I ever had. A must get Burger was disappointing. The bun was too big compared to the meat, which was to thin. Fries were nice and hot. Service presented well but execution off. Gave me my appetizer and main at the same time. Which meant my burger got cold while I ate my prawns. Bill showed up a the end without my asking which was weird. Perhaps waitress misheard. Mayo that was requested came out way too long. If I wasn't eating my prawns first I would have finished my burger before it came to my table. Beautiful decor. Upscale clientele. read more

Came here as a hotel guest. Ate breakfast here two days in a row. Service is quick. On the first day our waitress went above and beyond for us; she even gave us to go coffees as a bonus. Second day a different waitress was very short with us. Food here is definitely the shining star. The classic omelette was THE BEST omelette I ever had. Potatoes on the side crispy garlic flavor perfection. You get a toast choice on the side; 100 percent go with the biscuit, it is house made and was amazing with butter and fresh made jams. Second day I got pancakes- fluffy perfection. Avocado toast was fresh. Overall great food. Definitely more of an upscale place so dress accordingly smart casual. It's approximately 45 - 50 a person for breakfast including tip read more

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Miriam was a wonderful server. She was so kind and helpful. Their complementary bread is to die for. The bib lettuce salad and the lamb lasagna is highly recommended. Great cocktails too! read more

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I had two meals here while traveling for work and both were solid - one breakfast one lunch. Notably the grain bowl with added grilled chicken was excellent. Solid restaurant for a hotel spot - no problem eating here at all. Ambiance as mites but fine for a hotel. Service was attentive but nothing special. read more

While I would like to rate this place higher, I just could not do so in good conscience. Honestly, were it not for the privileges and benefits I receive as an American Express Platinum card holder, I could not tender a positive recommendation of this restaurant, or say that I would have had an enjoyable visit. With that said, I frequented this restaurant for both dinner and brunch / breakfast service the following morning as I stayed at the hotel in which this restaurant is located. While I have a very positive, possibly effusive commentary upon the hotel stay experience, I unfortunately cannot say the same for the restaurant. The food is mediocre and lacks seasoning. Some of the items are also quite small in portion while others are standard. I was okay with the experience, however, until it came time for the duck which, was so lacking of flavor, cold, overcooked, and poorly executed that not only, was it not, in fact, per the recommendation of the waiter, good, but it was outright terrible. Likewise, while the honey orange cake dessert looks like an attractive option, both in description on the menu as well as in visual form courtesy of my picture below, it was somewhere between bad and barely tolerable. To stay in such a nice hotel, you almost don't want to go anywhere. And I understand if you might be curious to explore the restaurant on top of not desiring to move. The Conrad is so comfortable, so luxurious, so great; but dining here is, at the very least, a mistake; and, at worst, a punishing oversight that will leave you miserable and confused. I guess I'll say the ambiance and view are both quite delightful, but that is all. read more

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We ate here because we had a credit from the hotel. I think there's plenty of other places that have really good food and isn't as expensive. Every dish was just eh. Nothing great. read more

Blue Aster - Harvest salad with steak: good! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This was a great meal. The servers were friendly and great at taking time to explain the fancy named dishes. My server kind of wondered off when a table a two came in but the other guy stepped up and made sure I had an enjoyable experience. The filet was good but the tiny dollop of mashed potatoes kind of was lack luster but overall a tasty meal. The restaurant is definitely upscale and intimate. My server on night two was the star of the show, she earned the blue aster it's fifth star. Ms. Ashley, you are a rockstar. read more

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This was my third time total at Blue Aster's afternoon tea service. The first time was a few years back before they started doing themes and I left with a favorable impression. Earlier this year, I attended their Bridgerton themed afternoon tea and returned today for the Grinch afternoon tea. Overall, I was disappointed with the execution of the Grinch tea service, especially compared to previous ones. I just didn't quite enjoy the savory tea sandwiches quite as much this time around (the smoked trout was the highlight for me) but I appreciated that they tried different things and it isn't always the same menu. The real disappointment was the dessert course - of the 5 options, there were 2 cookies and an Oreo truffle which was basically an Oreo cake pop. I understand that this theme might attract more children and that may have inspired the choices but overall, it was disappointing and lacking in variety. After scones and sandwiches, the best teas have a dessert courses that include tarts, trifles, something that isn't yet another carb heavy course and includes some items that are lighter. Usually, I leave afternoon tea full between the scones, sandwiches and desserts but after today? I could eat - and maybe that's on me for not eating all of the cookies but they just weren't what I wanted. One small nitpick in general - as nice as the tea service and set up is, I have never understood how they do the sugar here. They bring the sugar cubes in a porcelain container but don't have tongs to get the cubes out ... am I supposed to use the spoon that I have stirred the tea with? My hands? So overall - I would still try the Blue Aster afternoon tea but wait till the next year to see the next theme. read more

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Blue Aster is my top favorite brunch place! The food is always delectable. The service is forever amazing. The staff is just wonderful! Always a very clean and refreshing environment. 10/10 definitely recommend!! read more

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My hubby and I came here for a thanksgiving dinner. I really liked the vibe of this place, but I wouldn't say they had the best service. Our server was really nice but everything was super slow. The table next to us got pretty upset because they had to wait for so long. Also, the food was good, but I felt like making thanksgiving food is just not as good as what your mom makes you for the holiday so it was kind of hard to compare. The whole time I just wanted my mom's home cooked thanksgiving meal... haha. However, the pumpkin soup was so good! That was my favorite thing on the menu and it gives this place a whole extra star. The drinks were good too and I would recommend cocktails here. Not to mention the bread was so good! It came on a hot plate with rosemary herb and butter! The ambiance was very upscale but cozy at the same time. It is definitely a nice place for a date night! read more

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This place was really great to me. It's located in the Conrad Hotel but it's open to the public. I had the brunch menu and the selection were of my taste. I really liked the sizing of the meals because it was enough to actually fill you up. My waiter was cool and he made sure to check in on me to make my sit a pleasant one. I had the standard breakfast platter and the stone cut oatmeal. Oatmeal comes with fruits, berries and oat milk as an add in. Please mix in everything, you will not regret it. My platter was great as well and the biscuit with the jam was a treat. (I love biscuits) The actual place is very well set and I like environment. Give it a try and please please try the stone cut oatmeal!!! (Maybe I'm overhyping it) read more

Blue Aster - Stone Cut Oatmeal - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Amazing breakfast ...the "Benny" is big enough to share (daughter and I shared both) ..You taste buds will jump out and "..."Holla"....."I am in Heaven"..no words to say how great this experience was !!!!! The Hotel is absolutely 5 star all the way! read more

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Well we'll we'll What an opulent atmosphere, gorgeous decor, very elegant. Right on west end. Valet available, although we parked on the street. We went for brunch, online they recommended reservations, however today at 12:00 plenty of available tables. The usu brunch nothing to set our hair on fire. We ordered the burger, carful to specify the temperature of your burger (MedWell still pink in the center) THICK burger - excellent presentation. Comes with fries. They have their Alvarado toast ( perhaps next time). They have a nice brunch drink menu, today we had sweet tea () coffee and juice though. The omelette was not what I'm used to, less of an omelette, more of an egg burrito with the content on the inside of the egg wrap, and not cooked into the egg. ‍ The service was on point, Nick was available and helpful, they are very service attentive and customer-centric $$$$ Enjoy read more

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