Two visits deep (brunch AND dinner) and this place has a 100% hit rate in our household. That's not easy to achieve. The prices are refreshingly fair, the food comes out fresh every single time, and the vegetarian options? Chef's kiss. I blanked on the name of my dish but my taste buds definitely remember it. My husband, a man of few words when it comes to food compliments, was also thoroughly impressed with his meal. If you're on the fence, consider this your sign. We'll be back. Probably soon. read more

Bonifacio - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Curiosity satisfied.. We dropped by without reservation for Saturday dinner, they had seating at the bar area or the high table. We chose the latter. The place is not big and they usually have large parties coming in, thus fills the space quickly. We started with Tofu chicharron which we were expecting to be crispy - because chicharron means 'crackling pork rinds' but these Tofu were soft a lil disappointed there. We tried the pork sisig, it was okay. It has this mayo topping and there's an overpowering taste of ginger which is not typical of sisig. We enjoyed the grilled pork belly though, marinated enough and it's complimented with soy vinegar dip. The pancit on the other hand was very greasy. The oil was pooling at the bottom of the bowl. Taste was was just okay. It has way too many chinese sausage in it. We completed our meal with Ube Carioca, it is this chewy rice cake that is deep fried with glazed sweetness & that was okay as well. We wanted the mango sago, however they were out. The service was prompt and adequate parking space. read more

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My friend, who is an Ohio local, recommended Bonifacio and said she brings everyone here when they visit. After trying it for Sunday brunch, I can totally see why. Definitely make a reservation because it gets busy. The atmosphere: The restaurant is cute and inviting, with both table and bar seating. The food: We started with a side of the ube waffle for the table, and it was fluffy and delicious. I ordered the Pork Tocino Silog, which came with arroz caldo, salad, rice, and an egg. The pork was tender and coated in a sweet, flavorful marinade that tasted nostalgic in the best way. The vinaigrette added a nice tang, and the salad balanced the plate with a refreshing, palate-cleansing bite. The standout for me was the arroz caldo. I cannot rave about it enough! It reminded me of Vietnamese porridge, but thicker and a little chewier. It was warm, comforting, and the perfect start to the meal. The service: Great throughout, and the staff was attentive and friendly. read more

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Loved seeing multiple vegetarian items on the menu at Bonifacio! The weekday lunch menu had very generous portions, and everything tasted really good. I especially loved the calamansi juice and bok choi! The space inside was cute and service was overall good. Would definitely go back! read more

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Their boodle was amazing! We really like everything! Cannot wait to go back. We like how it was our first time and the took the time to explain the how to's read more

This place reminded me of my grandma's cooking with a modern twist. Very friendly staff. Large menu with the traditional items like chicken adobe but also modern items like a breakfast lumpia. Very large portion sides. My favorite was the Ube Chicken &Waffles. Just wished it was white meat chicken. Got the Kimchee Bloody Mary which was flavored more with kimchee than vodka. Make a reservation! This is smaller space so walk-ins be prepared to wait. A walk in group was told wait could be up to 90 minutes. read more

Bonifacio - Fried Chicken & Ube Waffles - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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My coworker was doing some research on some Filipino places and this place got his interest. He told me about it and I was interested myself. I was skeptical about this place because I, myself, is also Filipino and is very particular about our food. I will say my expectations were met. I was surprised with all the flavors. This made me feel like I was eating at a family party or at home. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT NOT ONE BIT. This place made me feel like I was at home cooking with my mom, tita (Auntie), or lola (grandma). We came from Cincinnati and this place was well worth the trip! I would definitely come back! read more

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Bravo!!!!! This foood is delicious!!!!! I ordered on uber eats and it arrived early. It was put together nicely. I ordered. Pork spring rolls.. meat filled perfect tasty. The right sweet sauce.. I ordered the tye chicken adobo with rice and salad. The chicken had a nice flavor was nice and tender and the rice was soft and had a nice flavor side salad was a spring mix with some tomatoes and there own signature dressing. It was kinda like a creamy Italian.. very tasty!! . I tried some of my friends adobo ribs meal. The ribs were so tender fell off the bone!!! This was a definite find!!! read more

Bonifacio - Salad.. lumpia pork spring rolls. Chicken adobo meal.. adobo ribs meal - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Finally able to eat here again-everytime we tried it was packed. Going at 2:00pm there wasn't a crowd.Seated immediately. We started with Veggie Lumpia-they were crispy and had great flavor and texture. Then we shared Grilled Pork Belly and BBQ chicken skewers. both came with a dekicious salad and huge serving of rice.I left with almost half my meal. It was delicious The chicken was moist and the sauce was wonderful. The pork belly was tender and very well seasoned. read more

Bonifacio - Chicken skewer, pork belly,rice - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Bonifacio is easily one of my all-time favorite restaurants in Columbus. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance pulls you in -- rich cultural vibes, beautiful aesthetics, and an atmosphere that feels both cozy and exciting at the same time. I've been here for so many different nights and occasions, and it never disappoints. If you can, come on one of their Boodle nights -- it's such a fun, immersive experience, and everything is served fresh, hot, and incredibly flavorful. My absolute go-to order is the chicken pyanggang with garlic rice, chili crisp potatoes, fried bok choy, veggie lumpia, and their crispy fried green beans. Every dish is packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care. Another huge plus: it's super affordable for the quality and portions you get. You truly get a ton of bang for your buck. Honestly, Bonifacio is even cheaper than a lot of fast-food spots, and I would choose this place over fast food any day without hesitation. The service has always been amazing -- every server I've had has been kind, welcoming, and genuinely helpful, which makes the experience even better. Seating is a bit limited and can feel tight at times, and some of the chairs aren't the most comfortable -- but it's a small trade-off for how good the food is. I also love that they have a drive-thru pickup window in the back, which is perfect when you want incredible food on the go. Highly recommend. read more

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Came here in a Saturday at lunch time and it was packed. The parking lot was already full so we had to find street parking. We were a small party of 3 and were informed a table would be over an hour wait, so we chose to sit at the bar. We ordered and our food came out relatively quickly. Everything was absolutely delicious! I would give this 5 stars for the food alone but after we received our food the service dropped off. Our water was never refilled, our server didn't check in with us, and we had to hunt someone down to get our checks and some boxes. I was a bit disappointed because up until then everything was great. It seems like since it is a smaller place I will need to come back when it's less busy. But I will definitely be back or at least order for pick up because the food was that good! read more

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We were in the area and placed an online order to go for the crispy tofu, lumpia (one pork, one veggie), and the BBQ chicken skewers. The food was ready earlier than quoted, but we received a text message giving us a heads up that was the case. We were directed to pull around to the drive thru (yes, they have one!). Since this was our first visit, I'm not sure if the place was just really busy or if it's customary to need to call to notify them that they had a line in the drive thru, but that's what we ended up having to do after 10 minutes of no acknowledgement that they were even aware that we were there. Once we got the food, it was all well packaged for travel and quite tasty with generous portions. It was really nice that you have the option of doing mixed orders of lumpia and not just one or the other. The veggie was clearly "marked" by being wrapped in a bit of banana leaf in the container. For the entrees, they both came with rice and salad, but there was also an easy option right in the order form to request double rice or double salad instead of getting both. They also have a really nice allergy area to indicate any special requests/needs, as well as a long list of sauces from which to choose. We did double rice on the tofu and the standard rice and salad on the BBQ chicken. Both the tofu and chicken were cooked really well - chicken was tender and the tofu was nice and crispy, as promised by its name! Nice corner location with a small parking lot and drive thru. read more

Bonifacio - BBQ chicken skewers over rice - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I'm a repeat customer at this point! Food & service is always exceptional. The staff is so friendly and are great at explaining all the different dishes. You can tell the food is authentic. The ambiance is so fun, especially on boodle night! Recently took my family there and they absolutely loved it. We celebrated my Mom's birthday and they had a fun birthday sign and complimentary dessert. Definitely recommend coming here for a fun experience and delicious food! read more

Bonifacio - Garlic rice, Pancit, Lumpia, empanadas, green beans, eggplant, potatoes, BBQ ribs, Chicken Adobo (Bone In), Shrimp. - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Amazing Filipino food! Drove up to Columbus for a show and found this hidden gem for dinner. We ordered all the Filipino classics (lumpia, pancit, chicken adobo, lechon) which were all amazing. This is a modern Filipino restaurant, so found some fun add ins (green mango salad with savory shrimp paste sauce, eggplant side, ube donuts in chocolate dessert). Everything was delicious and we ordered more to go and enjoy the next day. Make sure you get a reservation and in early as it fills up fast and is a cozy spot/smaller parking lot. read more

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Great customer service here! I also enjoyed the modern take on Filipino food. I really enjoyed the chicharron Tofu. The adobo rib is good, I love that the meat fell off the bone. They give pretty big portions, I definitely did not finish it! The ube colada was interesting, the initial taste is colada and finishes with an ube flavor. It was good. The ambiance reminds me of a nightclub in the Philippines it's a restaurant and has a bar too! You can also eat with your hands if you want. read more

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Finally had the opportunity to go to Bonifacio, & it most definitely lived up to the hype! Everything about this place was amazing! The vibes and aesthetic were spot on, and I'd definitely recommend this spot for a fun date or a great meal with friends. The service was fast and incredibly friendly! It's recommended to get a couple of things from each part of the menu and share amongst the table, and that was definitely the way to go! The chicken skewers were so tender and tangy with the sauce they were basted in; one of the best skewers I've ever had! The ribs were fall off the bone good and the bok choy had this awesome glaze on it that made them irresistible! Their cocktail menu looks great and the mocktails were totally refreshing! You need to check them out if you haven't been, and go on a Boodle night if you can! read more

Bonifacio - - Adobo Ribs Meal - Chicken Inasal (Bone in) Meal - Pancit - Lumpia (2) - Bok Choy (Side) - sisig - chicken skewer - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great Filipino spot in Columbus! Big portion sizes, well balanced flavors, wide selection of options Nice service, fast to bring food out, nice modern ambience! read more

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We came for lunch for the first time. The presentation of the food was still top-notch. Every dish tasted great. My husband said his chicken was very crispy! I ordered the breakfast lumpia, and it was good. But my favorite starter was the pandesal sliders. Their menu is very impressive--the best fusion food restaurant in town! And 2 more pictures about our dinner years ago, THE BEST! read more

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Okay, so I am Filipino from the SF Bay Area where there is no shortage of Filipino restaurants. I didn't necessarily have high expectations for a Filipino restaurant in Columbus, OH -- especially when I saw a full restaurant full of non-Filipinos. But boy oh boy was I wrong to underestimate! Believe me when I say that Bonifacio might be the best Filipino restaurant I've been to! Everything was amazing. The flavors are authentically Filipino. Nothing was over-salted. Just pure, delicious Filipino flavors. I had lumpia, green beans, tinola, chicharon. The people next to me had sizzling bistek and it smelled amazing. If I already didn't feel like I needed to be rolled out of this restaurant, I would've ordered it. Bonifacio! What a wonderful surprise you were! Thank you for feeding this traveling Filipina. That tinola gave me life! read more

Bonifacio - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Six of us joined on a Tuesday night for Boodle night! This was such a fun and unique experience! The food was so flavorful and well prepared even though they were really busy! For our group of 6 we ordered: Garlic rice x2, Pancit, Tofu sisig (my favorite!), Green beans, Empanada x2 (great dipping sauce), Chili crisp potato, Bistek (must order), Inihaw na liempo & Bbq skewers! I highly recommend checking out this cute little space for boodle night ;) the service is quick and the space is cozy!! read more

Bonifacio does not miss. In the past, I had their Boodle box before which let me sample a large portion of their dinner menu. And there is a lot to like. This trip was for brunch... and there's a lot to like. Everyone in my party of three was satisfied, not least of which me. From the Pandesal and its yummy cinnamon butter to the surprising arroz caldo (simple, small, but good), to my longanisa silog served with a good garlic rice, fried egg and side salad, I was ready to come back the same day for dinner. On my way out, I did notice that they have happy hour during the week and half price wine on Wednesdays. Hmmm... read more

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Best Filipino restaurant in town, coming from LA. Staffs were very friendly, welcoming. We were able to be seated right away without reservations, luckily they weren't that busy. I loved the island vibes set up, it really does make you feel like you in the Philippines. Food was amazing, loved loved everything. DEf recommend. read more

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Had such a great first experience here on a Boodle Night! The place is a little small and we came without a reservation so we had to wait a bit to sit at the bar, but so worth it. Definitely make a reservation though! Lumpia were delicious, and what really stood out was the meats we got. Both the ribs and the chicken were so flavorful and tender, absolute 10/10s. I would try different vegetables next time, green beans were good and had a really nice sauce, potatoes were also good, but the eggplant was severely oily. I am totally blanking on the name of the dessert we had but they were like ube donuts with an ube caramel sauce- so good! I can't wait to come back! And I'll bring more people so I can try even more of the food ;) read more

Bonifacio - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I was very surprised to find a Filipino resto in Columbus. Came straight from the airport to have dinner. Small parking space and inside, it was packed. Ate at the bar, everyone was super nice esp the bartender --- didn't catch his name but he is the only cauccasian inside the bar. I had the pork lumpia, grilled pork belly, side of mangoes, calamansi juice, the mochi type dessert & turon. everything was amazing, i wanted to try other dishes but i really can't take in more food. Def a must try when you're in town. read more

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I ordered delivery from Bonafacio. The entire meal was just "meh". The veggie lumpia was lacking in flavor and heavily relied on the dipping sauce. I've had many lumpia to compare it to and it just didn't hit. The spicy tofu meal was also lacking in flavor, unfortunately, I didn't finish it. The sautéed veggies side was soaked with a soy sauce based sauce, way too much and soggy. I wouldn't order from here again. read more

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Nice to have some Filipino cuisine in the Columbus food scene. This place is a great place to meet up with friends and eat family style. Went to Bonifacio with two friends and we ordered the chicken adobo, sizzling sisig with pork , and stir fried shrimp as well as a cucumber salad and garlic rice. The sizzling sisig was probably the best out of the three main dishes. The chicken adobo was okay, but I've had better homecooked chicken adobo. The shrimp had great flavor but the shrimp itself was not fresh, as the shell was basically stuck onto the meat. I wasn't as impressed as I was expecting to be. read more

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Truly a wonderful night of celebrating. Shout out to JD our wait staff. Very attentive and very professional. Everything we ordered were really good. Half of the group of 20 were their first visit. An experience they will never forget. The presentation of the boodle fight was so appetizing. We'll definitely come back. Thank you Bonifacio for making my son Patrick's birthday celebration a wonderful one. See you again read more

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It doesn't look like much from the outside but this place exceeded all expectations. It is a small space so definitely make a reservation if you can. We got lucky as a walk-in party of 2 but still did have to wait a bit. We visited on a Sunday night which is one of 3 weekly boodle nights. We had no idea what this meant but it just means that everything is served on a large banana leaf board. Sharing and eating with your hands is encouraged! I would highly recommend visiting on a boodle night, it was such a fun and unexpected experience. Everything we had was fresh and flavorful. Pork belly and chicken soup were my favorites. Our server was attentive and offered recommendations. I'm excited to come back here. read more

Bonifacio - Boodle board: chicken adobo, lechon, garlic rice, pork lumpia, chili crisp potato - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place was DELICIOUS. They don't have any reservations available for dinner so my coworkers and I came for lunch. It was amazing. We killed the food before I remembered to take a photo so apologies!! We ordered the Chicken Pyanggang and Lechon lunch plates. As well as the spicy fried tofu plate. Subbed our salads out for book choy, eggplant, and green beans. Everything - EVERYTHING- was delicious. The chicken was silky. The fried pork belly was crispy and juicy. Everything came was garlic steamed rice. We cleaned our plates. HIGHLY recommend. Place was super cute and had a great looking drink menu but we'll have to come back to try those! read more

I've been here twice with my girlfriend and both times, the food was incredible. We went on Boodle night and then again on a regular night to celebrate her birthday. Boodle nights are fun because you eat off of the bamboo mat. The servers are so kind and although the dining area is small, they make the most of the room. Honestly, the food and drinks are what makes this restaurant one of my favorites I've been to. I wish they had something like this in Phoenix! read more

Bonifacio - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Just YES The place was pretty packed when I got here, with that being said, our server was incredible, there was no lag in service. The food was out in less than 10 minutes, it was fresh, presented beautifully, looking around at other tables even with it being packed the presentation looked consistent. I ordered a chicken dish, it tasted Smokey and light, fresh off the grill, the side salad was perfect and the rice portion was generous. It's feels casual, but quality, the inside is VERY clean Decent sized parking lot, you shouldn't have problems finding a spot Music volume nice and low, very vibey/jazzy music Temperature, perfect I really hate super cold places this was right in the middle you won't freeze but you're also not going to be sweating. read more

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Came for dinner. Left with no regrets. Mangga - 5/5 Green mango salad. Fresh, slightly vegetal. An excellent contrast to the meat and rice which are mainstays of the dishes here. Pyanggang & Inasal - 5/5 Incredible fire-grilled chicken,marinated in classic spices. These two dishes are very close in flavor profile. The inasal is a bit brighter due to its cirtus content while the pyanggang leans into the roastiness with the burnt coconut and turmeric. Either way, you can't go wrong. I do recommend having either of these with a side of the garlic rice to round out your meal. Finally, get reservations if you can. This place can get busy. read more

Arrived at 5:30 on a Saturday. It was busy but we got right in. And it cleared out very quickly. We wanted to try a lot! All food came out super quick, and almost everything was cold except for the bistek, pancit, and chicken adobo. Bbq chicken skewers were warmish, and tasted good. Better than the adobo. Pork lumpia and veggie lumpia were both cold but not greasy at all and had a nice crunch! Would've liked them to be hot but still tasted good overall. Fried green beans had great sticky sauce, and tasted good but were also cold. We were not familiar with mangga so we decided to try it - it was just half a sliced cold mango with some seasoning and served with fish sauce. Would not order again. Chicken adobo was warmer than the skewers but still not super hot. Flavor was ok but we've had better. It's a thigh and chicken leg just fyi. Not a lot of meat. The pancit (with chicken and sausage) was not great. It was actually hot, which was a plus, however the noodles were chopped very tiny and it had a lot of liquid. More sauce than we are used to (my bf is Filipino) and we prefer full noodles. The bistek was the best thing we ordered. The meat was tender and it was served sizzling hot. Good flavor. I didn't think the garlic rice had any garlic in it, but apparently it was just very light. It just tasted like regular steamed rice to me. Ube donut dessert was very interesting. Crispy outside texture, with a warm almost gluey or play dough like inside. The caramel drizzle made it work. I also had the sage cocktail which was refreshing. Service was attentive and friendly. Prices are standard. All of it was around $118 before tip. Overall not bad, but could use some improvement. Would try other items later down the line for a second chance. read more

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We found this Filipino establishment while visiting Columbus, the parking lot was packed, and the inside is modern, clean and packed with patrons for lunch. There is a take out window as well. We ordered chicken adobo and pork belly, side dish of vegetables. Great taste and wonderful service, very reasonably priced too! read more

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Very comfortable and friendly, efficient service. We each ordered the Happy Hour special which is a super-good deal so we got a cocktail, salad, main course and rice for little more than the price of the entree. Plus: everything was delicious. We inadvertently ended up there on Boodle Night* which sounded kind of iffy but turned out to be fun. I got the Pyanggang, mango salad, rice and a lychee martini. It's one of the few restaurants where the food is unique. (It was kind of dark in there so therefore bad photos). *where you eat on banana leaves! read more

Bonifacio - Lychee martini - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Don't walk, RUN!! I LOOOOVED it here! I'm originally from California, specifically the Bay Area and I was really missing Filipino cuisine that reminded me of home. Bonifacio delivered! The interior was beautiful. The restaurant is quite cozy and inviting. Our server, who was one of the bartenders, was super knowledgeable on Filipino cuisine despite not being Filipino and it made me super happy to hear him explaining the background of the restaurant. Very friendly and the other servers were also on top of their game, despite the restaurant being so busy. I ordered the Lechon -- it was so crispy and juicy and I could not put my spoon down, it was so good! The garlic rice was awesome too, my husband kept coming for my plate lol. My husband also loved the tocino silog, though he wished he would've gotten the garlic rice with his haha. A little spicy, but definitely tolerable. And if you haven't tried Kalamansi juice before, definitely try it here. So good, not too sweet but just the right amount of sour. Kalamansi juice is one of my favorites of all time, so I was super happy they had it here! Overall, I had a wonderful time here and cannot express enough the amount of joy I found eating here. If you want to try Filipino food or if you've been eyeballing this restaurant, please bite the bullet and go to Bonifacio! I promise, you won't regret it. read more

Bonifacio - Tocino Silog White Rice - Filipino Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Noodle night food and service did not disappoint. This is a not to miss spot for Filipino faves read more

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I got the "spicey" tofu meal. The tofu was flavorless, served with what seemed to be unseasoned white rice and salad. $13 for a meal that tasted like cardboard. read more

We were excited to try this place. Never been! When we walked in there were empty tables however we were told we had to sit at the high tops as those tables were booked. We were seated at the high tops and after sitting for 10min without even an acknowledgment from the staff or a cup of water we decided to leave. 0/10 recommend! read more

After visiting them several times for lunch, the food is always incredible! However, the service has A LOT to be desired. The Servers and Host who greet us at the podium continually make us feel uncomfortable and unwelcomed. Asking us if we made reservations and making somewhat of an issue because we didn't (it's lunch). On one occasion when the restaurant was clearly empty the host offered us a table provided we eat and leave by a designated time. We were given menus and sat at the bar. We ordered a bottle of wine, bartender put the bottle in front of us along with 2 glasses and walked away. We ordered an appetizer which was placed in front of us by a different server. No flatware, napkins, or plates. As the servers gathered behind the podium commenting on how they couldn't believe "people" just show up without reservation; as we are sitting 3 bar stools away from them. Had to interrupt their conversation to ask for a place setting so we could eat. Even when seating at a table, the service is still very similar. Oddly enough the last 2 servers weren't really able to answer questions about what ingredients make up their food or sauces. If the food wasn't so incredibly good, I guarantee we wouldn't return. But as it stands right now, after the last visit with the bar service, we'll think twice before going back. read more