The ambiance was set outside. I got the Lobster roll w/redbeans&rice, and coleslaw. Very satisfied…read morewith the service!

My appreciation of Clam Strips goes back to my childhood and dinner at the local Howard Johnson's…read moreon Friday night. Yes, that is a longtime ago. Anyway, the best place that I have found to rekindle those memories and enjoy a simple meal of Clam Strips is Gulf Shores. I can order them as a meal with two sides and they also offer them as an appetizer. If I just want a light lunch, after shopping near by, the appetizer hits the spot. When I order the dinner, my sides are always Hush Puppies and Fries. Yes, it makes my meal all fried foods, but it is so damn good. My service has always been attentive and friendly. Just in case you did not know, this business is locally and black owned. So get out and support this business.

Wow. Can't wait to go back. Steak was unreal, pasta just absolutely delicious. Started out the a…read morechocolate martini - the bar was hopping. Smaller place and pretty loud if you're looking for romantic and quiet, but great if you need a little of that vibe. Service was also top-notch. Desserts were on point!

Stopped in for lunch today! I had Tutto Mare and my wife had Chicken Piccata both were delicious! I…read morealso had a Caesar salad which was perfect. The high reviews on this place are correct this place is awesome! The service was prompt and friendly. The restaurant is beautiful and very appealing! We will definitely be back!

Candence was server that never let the wells run dry. She provided outstanding service making the…read moreexperience pleasant. The General Manager Chad McKeen stopped by the table several times as well to check on us. We'd recommend coming here. That ambiance was lovely and modern with a dope bar. The food was great. We started off with the poke nachos and pork gyozas. I had the chimichuri ribeye with wasabi mashed potatoes that came with a flavorful miso and a salad with ginger dressing. My husband had the combination fried rice. Unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert so we'll definitely be back to have some. As far as drinks go, he just got a regular lemonade and I had a Mr. Miyagi. It was delicious. It consisted of vodka, blue curacao, melon liqueur, amaretto, lemon juice, pineapple juice, garnished with a cherry and orange. Great experience, great food, great fun. We'll definitely be back. Looking forward to the upcoming food promotion.

Kisha was very professional and happy to accommodate our requests. My ahi nachos were…read moreunbelievable. Mango was an excellent and fresh addition. The wonton chips and ahi were impeccable. My only critique is a couple of simple additions. Perhaps a a touch of sesame seeds to accent the ahi and sesame oil. And always....more citrus. But that's just me. Great happy hour deals as well. Excellent first experience.

The ambiance is upscale. Food is first class and service friendly. Classy steakhouse set next to a…read morebunch of upscale condos. Nice bar

We will be going back if we are back in that area…read more There is plenty of parking in the lots around the restaurant. We made reservations ahead of time and were seated right away when we arrived. The waitress was great. They bring out a herb bread with butter. We ordered the bone marrow and crab cakes to start off. Both were good. Caesar salad was also good. Do not order the french onion soup. It was the worst we have ever eaten. It was basically perfectly clean bowl with a light brown liquid and dried up croutons and tried to melt a cheese in it. Tasted horrible and was not hot/warm. Okay now back to the good. Steaks were fabulous - top 10 for sure. Lobster tail was good and the asparagus was cooked perfect. Dessert was good but the creme brûlée was in a really shallow dish. Wish the dish was bigger/deeper. There was some kind of peanut butter chocolate dessert that was phenomenal- yummy! The inside was nice and not too loud. We will definitely go back minus the soup.

Wow, this place completely exceeded our expectations! The food and drinks were incredible, but the…read moreservice truly made the experience stand out. I also loved the atmosphere, upscale food without feeling stuffy or pretentious. It felt like the kind of place you could walk into dressed casually and still enjoy an amazing dining experience. From the moment we sat down, our waitress was fantastic. Since it was our first time visiting, we were welcomed with complimentary deviled eggs, which were absolutely delicious. And the cocktails? Perfectly crafted and easily some of the best we've had in a while. We're already looking forward to coming back. Thank you for helping make our anniversary feel so special!

Food is 10/10. Big plus for having vegetarian options or being able to modify dishes to be…read morevegetarian. It's one of a very few places in the area that isn't a chain, isn't just burgers and pizza, and also isn't pretentious or overpriced. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable. We've been there at least ten times and only once was the service slow. It was an anomaly because they're usually really on top of things. Ambiance is a friendly, but upscaled downtown cafe/bar place that is perfect for taking out-of-towners or a fun brunch with the ladies. (They have a separate brunch menu on Saturdays!) I don't drink, so I can't comment on their drink selections. I'm taking away a star because the parking situation is annoying, especially during construction. There is street parking or a huge parking lot in the back. However, the back parking lot is a terrible hodgepodge of concrete and asphalt and a gazillion potholes and no super clear direction on how to get to the restaurant. Some signage would go a long way in helping customers to not only find parking, but once parked, to them navigate back to the little crevice where the back door is located. The back porch is located behind a larger portion of the structure and you can't see it from the parking lot. Additionally, if you have anyone in your party with mobility issues, it's next-to-impossible to park near enough to the door to make a difference. The handicapped parking spots are 40 yards away from the back door. All that said, we will def go back because there's nothing else like it in the area.

This is my 3rd time visiting the fabulous Italian Restaurant. They are wonderfully decorated…read more Beautiful artwork in every area. Wine bottles decorated this amazing place. However there was nothing better than the beautiful art work to come. The food presentation was excellent. The garlic cheesebread is to die for. The Cajun chicken pasta was delicious. The salad was good Customer service was amazing. I know there were other customers but our server made us feel like we were the only customers in the place. Before I could think of asking for something she was bringing it. She kept our drinks filled. She asked if we wanted parmesean cheese on our salads and pasta. These put the cheese on our food. We were going to ask for some to go boxes. But she asked us first. Then she said she would take our food and box it for us. She labeled each one and neatly wrapped it in clear plastic. Most restaurants don't do that anymore. Very classy! There is plenty if parking in this strip mall.

Haven't been here in few years due to an incident in the past…read more Tried the family meal with salad and pasta for 45.00 The plus side, there is a LOT of food for the money. You could easily feed a family of 5. Great value! The not so good- Fettucine Alfredo, noodles were mushy, sauce was super hot after 15 minutes, sauce was broken and grainy, assuming they microwaved it right before sent out due to the sauce was broken and the lumpy, grainy texture was very off putting. Spaghetti was just ok, not enough sauce, but thats just my preference. Salad was good, a sweet vinegar and oil Italian.

Beef medallions were excused Waiters were there for…read moreeverything we needed. Front room was quaint. Definitely a place for a return dinner

Such a great local staple! This place has such a cozy atmosphere it honestly feels like you're…read moredining in someone's home in the best way possible. The food is consistently fantastic, and the cocktails are always perfectly done. We've been back several times now and have never been disappointed. It's the perfect spot for a Friday night dinner, date night, or celebration with friends. And whatever you do, don't skip the French onion soup it's a must-order every time!

My wife is Korean, so when she suddenly got a strong craving for Korean food during our family…read morevisit to Edwardsville, IL, we honestly had pretty low expectations. I also have to admit, seeing a name like that in 2026 gave us a bit of a pause... But any doubts we had vanished once the plates hit the table. The food here is legit good, and that's coming from a tough crowd. My wife was genuinely impressed with the quality and flavors. The kimchi fried rice, japchae, and bulgogi were all absolutely great and totally hit the spot. It's worth noting that their menu leans heavily into fun Korean street food options rather than the traditional sprawling menus of hearty soups and stews you might expect. I do have one solid recommendation for the kitchen.... they should really consider adding some classic Korean-Chinese fusion dishes like Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong. I think a lot of restaurants miss out on an easy win there, as it's a perfect way to cater to all kinds of flavor profiles and round out a street-food-heavy menu. As for the space itself, the restaurant is quite small but accommodating, and the staff was extremely pleasant throughout our meal. I even tried to impress them by speaking the little bit of Korean i know, but they just stared at me like I was a total alien :-\...so I'll probably just stick to English next time. All that said, this place was a fantastic surprise in Edwardsville, and we will definitely be going back the next time we're in the area.

I love the Spicy Strawberry Chicken! An amazing well put together dish! If you like spicy, give…read morethis a go! I actually took a picture of this dish when the waitress brought it to me. Amazing!

Great service and the food was phenomenal! Loved the silent sports on the TVs, music, and patio. We…read morewill definitely be back!

Stopped in for dinner - food was good! We sat inside, but they have this great outdoor, covered…read moreseating area. They have multiple big screen TV's, so a great place to catch a sporting event. Our server was very friendly and our food came out fast! Might be our new go to for Mexican!!

I recommend reservations on Saturday. Ambiance is fine…read more Service was good. The cocktails were excellent. Especially loved the espresso martini. Bread was served fast and warm, but a little on the medium side. Caesar salad was good, but not exciting. Toasted ravs were excellent. Hot and crunchy. Chicken spedini was wonderful. Crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Nice sauce. We loved the creamy marinara. The salmon was very good. Served on some of the best risotto I've ever had. Portions were good. Prices were very good considering the much higher costs of dining out nowadays. Looking forward to going back. Chicken spedini was wonderful.

Consistently delicious food, great service, and a clean/open space. Patio area is lovely when the…read moreweather cooperates. I typically order the chicken spedini or tortellini, but truly haven't eaten a bad meal here. Great spot for a date, a friendly catchup, or a business lunch. Service is always top-notch and the staff always seem to be in a good mood (which makes a difference!) Coke products FTW! Specials are usually winners - picture for reference. Truly an Edwardsville gem to support over any chain!