Very cute modern clean casual decor with long bar seats and handful of tables. Came in Thursday evening at 8pm place only had 2 other customers (later another couple came in and also someone else at bar). Extensive cocktail menu very elegantly prepared. All the food was well presented and flavor also good. Price high but not bad for quality of food. Had garlic noodles, cane fresh rolls, and beef carpaccio. I had 1 non-alcoholic drink and my friend had 2 glasses of wine. Cost $100 for dinner for 2 plus tips it was $120. Took a long time to get waitresses attention when place was pretty slow, so service was minus one star but they were friendly. read more

We went here on a Saturday around 3pm and were able to get seated right away. The inside is small and large selection at the bar. It is nicely decorated and could be a good evening spot to hang and drink. We got the ibiza, which is their sweetest drink, and the saigon french quarters, which was strong. Both were good and I look forward to trying other drinks here. They have quite the menu for drinks- alcoholic, non alcoholic, wine, juice, tiki drinks, etc. As for the food, I really enjoyed the roti and the fried wicked buns. The buns remind me of vietnamese donuts and are on the sweet side. They weren't dry at all or hard. They are not that dense either. The ribs and pork belly were fine, but I would be interested in trying more of their other food menu items as well. Parking is on the street and may be hard to fine. Staff was nice and attentive. read more

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Came here with a friend for Oakland restaurant week on Friday, we had a reservation for 7:30 but it took about 10 minutes for us to be seated as they were quite busy. Parking might be a bit difficult in the area, but it's less than a 5 min walk from the MacArthur bart station. We ordered their pre-set menu for restaurant week, along with cocktails and oysters. I got the gardener, which was light and refreshing. The oysters were good and fresh and a decent price at 6 for $16, although I think they're even cheaper during happy hour. The restaurant week menu had pho dumplings, a salad, steak frites, garlic noodles, and dessert. Out of everything, I enjoyed the pho dumplings (which I don't think are currently on their main menu) and the garlic noodles the most. The salad was interesting with dill and crumbled potato chips, but the sliced steak was a bit dry and tough. The flavor of the pho dumplings along with the sauce was super tasty, and the garlic noodles were flavorful and cooked well. For dessert, we had panna cotta and a flambé sorbet, the texture of the panna cotta is a bit different but the flavor was still good. The flambé was quite a spectacle, but the rum flavor is still very strong after burning. We didn't try much from their main menu, but I would come again to try some of their other dishes! read more

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Excellent service. Delicious food. Cozy atmosphere. Co Nam is a hidden gem. Glad to finally try it, I'll definitely be back. read more

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Beef pho was decent but portion was not that big for $18 Caramelized claypot fish was extremely sweet with only four pieces of fish on a bed of soggy rice. Rice was cooked with too much water and mushy. This dish was inedible and $23 Ambience is cute but food is not very good read more

Co Nam is one of my go-to restaurants for all meals of the day, but this review is to highlight their brunch. Food: An Asian twist on brunch food which is masterfully executed. I often go with a group as they are one of the few Oakland restaurants that does bottomless mimosas and they mean it! Mimosas come in carafes already made. The mango passion fruit is my favorite but the lychee is also very good. The steak and eggs is a crowd pleaser and the chicken and pandan waffles is dish I have yet to find anywhere else. The restaurant is small and cozy and the food is elevated. Keep in mind the kitchen is small so sometimes the food takes a bit to come out. It's like being at your Auntie's house so be patient . It's a great place to eat alone. The staff is courteous and makes you feel welcome. read more

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Update: In response to the owner's comment, we dined on Friday 2/13/26. My girlfriends and I chose this place for a much anticipated Galentine's dinner, and it ended up being one of the most frustrating dining experiences I've had in a while. We got our first round of drinks and placed our full order, but only one of our three appetizers ever came out. Our second round of drinks never arrived, and neither did our entrees. We sat there for over an hour watching multiple tables around us, including people who were seated after us, get all of their food and drinks while we were left waiting with little to no acknowledgment. Once we finally decided to pay and leave, that was suddenly the moment they started rushing our food and making our drinks. At that point, they were trying to hand us our second round as we were already standing there paying the bill. Mistakes can happen, and I would have been more understanding if the service had been better. But our server barely checked on us, never properly addressed the delay, and seemed far more attentive to everyone else around us. That's what made the experience so disappointing. The food and cocktails may be good, but the service completely ruined the night for us. I wouldn't come back. read more

Was craving pho so decided to call and order their filet mignon pho with beef balls to-go for lunch. They said the order will be ready for pick up in 10 mins. Upon arrival I picked up and checked out with ease. I usually don't order pho to-go and always prefer to eat it in the restaurant but after a weekend of travel I wanted to head home and I have to say, this has been by far the best take-home pho I've had. The noodles held up very well when adding the broth. They did not break into tiny little pieces or soak up all the broth leaving a mushy bowl of noodles. It was just like getting it hot and fresh table side. The broth was light and flavorful! Literally brought me back to life. The beef was so tender and flavorful. It was the perfect amount and I enjoy a nice big bowl of pho. I will definitely be coming back for this again and to try other dishes. Parking can be difficult since it is at the corner of a busy cross street but still worth coming. The ambiance is very cute, trendy and modern. The inside is on the smaller side. Would recommend coming early if you plan to have dinner here. read more

I haven't visited here in a few years but was happy to try this place again. Great spot for a little date night or to take yourself out. The lighting and the bar were on point. The Pandan cocktail was exactly what I wanted. It was delicious and I unfortunately didn't take a picture. I also didn't get a picture of the mochi dumplings but I did order 2. One for the table and one order to go. YUM! Next up was the grilled prawn citrus salad, wicked buns, beef carpaccio, fried chicken and the sesame crusted chili ribs. All of it was tasty. The sesame crusted ribs were a little different than I expected, but tasty. read more

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Happy hour is 3:30-6pm daily. The happy hour menu is limited with a handful of food items and cocktails, but I always appreciate a happy hour! The mojito is great! Strong and refreshing, so perfectly hitting the spot. Would definitely come back for drinks...especially over the food. Just got a shrimp papaya salad as an app. The shrimp was good but I felt like the veggies could've used more of a pickling flavor/effect Service is prompt and friendly! read more

We did the Chef Table for my wife's birthday and it was a phenomenal 6 course experience. The couple who run the operation take the time to come out and explain every drink and every course. We enjoyed the whole experience from the food to the service and will be back again for sure. read more

Co Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here for restaurant week specials, was pleasantly surprised by everything! Though I was a little cold sitting by an open window in front of the restaurant, the service was very friendly and attentive. Papaya salad was fresh and delicious, not spicy. First time I've had it waffle cut. Phorench dip was a must try, and super tasty. Would love a little more filling, but was tasty nonetheless, Co nam burger was seasoned very well and also really tasty, would come again for lunch specials since I work close by often. read more

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This place has a great vibe and ambiance where people come and go. There were a few tables inside and outside. I came for lunch on a Thursday afternoon, and I love the kitchen & bar area. It's very spacious and clean. For food, I ordered: Sugarcane Spring Rolls - presentation is nice, but they were ok. It's nothing too fancy. Wonton Egg Noodle Soup - I like the taste of the soup & noodles, but there weren't much filling or any rather in the wonton. Bun Rieu - I had better bun rieu, so I didn't really gravitate towards this dish much Bo Lúc Lắc (shaken beef) - idk if the meat is supposed to be this soft, but I remember it being a bit more harder and chewier.. it's also salty, so it's better to eat it with some rice. For drinks, I ordered: Ca Phê Martini - You can taste most of the alcohol in this drink, rather than coffee. I assumed it would be more balanced. The taste is pretty strong. read more

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Went to a brunch here with friends and had a great time. The bottomless mimosas were only 18 bucks and they had unique flavors like lychee and passionfruit. I also had the wicked Bennie which came with a cucumber salad. The pork belly with coconut hollandaise sauce was delicious. Also the service was friendly and helpful, they had no issue accommodating food allergies read more

Co Nam - Mimosas - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

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11/10 for the Chef's Bar Experience. The cocktails were amazing; creative, balanced, and beautifully presented. The tapas were delicious and paired perfectly with each drink. Still thinking about the fried banana dessert. The service and atmosphere was top notch. Can't wait to go back, planning to bring friends! read more

Tasty food and drinks! There's a good selection of vegan/vegetarian items - we had the tofu summer rolls and the vegetarian papaya salad. The clay pot fish was super yummy, and the pho that our neighbors ordered looked good too. read more

Co Nam - Pandanmonium and coffee martini - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

We were craving Vietnamese food so my husband and I decided to try this restaurant on a Sunday evening. It's located on telegraph Ave in Oakland so the area is not the safest but it's not the worst either. There is no parking lot so it's all street parking. We came early so we didn't have to look hard to find a spot. As we entered into the restaurant, it was about 30% full at around 6 pm. They have a few tables outdoor while the indoor spot is not too big. We saw a few tables but mostly bar seating. It has a hipster vibe and the decor is more on the industrial side. Photographs lined one of the walls and I can see why some people mention that the place is very IG worthy. After we got seated, the menu was presented to us. Only after we order, the wait staff provided us with water. We ordered the sugarcane shrimp rolls (5/5): good portion size, the shrimp went well together with the herbs inside and when dipped in the sauce, it was very refreshing sesame crusted chili ribs (4/5): the crust was so delicious, it was crispy and the sauce it was covered with was sweet and spicy with a hint of saltiness. The meat was tender and it just fell right off the bone. However, the portion size was small relative to the cost of the dish Bo Luc Lac (2/5): this was disappointing, the most expensive dish out of the meal, but with just a few pieces of beef. Taste was good but the inside was raw. We had to send it back and after recooking it, it was more on the medium side. Some of the beef pieces had too much tendon in it and was so chewy that my jaw hurt afterwards. Presentation looked nice but portion size was just too small. The beef pieces would taste more tender if filet mignon was used instead (even though the menu stated its filet mignon, we have doubts due to the amount of tendons we found in each of the cubes we ate). We wouldn't recommend this dish if you decide to eat here. Service was average. We had to flag down the wait staff when we needed something, our water glass was refilled once. The bill came out to $90+ for the 3 dishes. Essentially, it's roughly $30 per dish which is on the pricier side given the value of the meal. Tip is set at 18%, 20%, and 22% and there is also a 4% health mandate charge that the restaurant shift to customers to provide their staff with benefits. When paying, the staff will hold the credit card machine in front of you which puts pressure on the customer to decide on a predetermined tip on the spot. Given the mediocre quality of the service and meal, we would likely not return. It's gotten really expensive to eat out in the Bay Area nowadays but if I had a choice to dine at a Michelin star restaurant vs this restaurant with the expectation to pay at least 22% extra charges on top of the tax and the meal cost, I would gladly go with the Michelin star restaurant any day. read more

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Appetizers were the star! The food was delicious. Romantic lighting and great ambience for girl's night. Server was very attentive. Will be coming back! read more

Co Nam - Wonton Egg Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

Fun atmosphere and good food. Cocktails are superb. Easy fun place to hangout with friends.

The Husband was tasked with picking a restaurant, so we ended up at Co Nam on 5/21/25. To start, I had ordered a non-alcoholic drink, the Paradise Punch, which according to the menu consists of "pineapple, passionfruit, mango nectar, red apple, lemon, ginger, sparkling" for $11. For an additional $5, you can have a shot of Helix 7 vodka or a shot of Flor de Cana rum included in your drink. For dinner I had ordered the Shaken Beef $29 (and added Dirty Rice for an additional $5), and The Husband ordered the Grilled Chicken Noodle Bowl $23.50. The drink arrived in a timely manner, but I was EXTREMELY disappointed that the 4-5" tall glass was jam-packed with ice, which resulted with (if you took out ALL the ice) your drink actually being about 1" of juice. The taste of the juice was not remarkable at all, considering the ingredients supposedly involved. I guess the upside would be the very thin slice of fresh pineapple and the full stem of mint leaves included in your drink. I've had Shaken Beef in a REAL Vietnamese restaurant in the Fremont/Newark area, so I was looking forward to Co Nam's version. Boy oh boy was I disappointed AF. The "filet mignon" cubes were tough and difficult to chew. At one point I was literally choking it down (not kidding), and then had to ask for a steak knife. The server who thought she was "all that" or hot isht brought me a butter knife, 'cause this restaurant doesn't believe in knives used to actually cut tough AF meat. Not only was the meat tough, it was lacking in flavor. One of the customers the next table over had ordered the same dish as I did (without the dirty rice) and remarked that his was tough also. We both compared notes and each of our bills said "medium rare", which was a farce because the "filet mignon" cubes were cooked "medium" or "well done" The Dirty Rice which was ordered at the same time to accompany my entree was lukewarm at best, but it did have some flavor. The Husband said that his entree was okay, and that for the same exact dish he had tastier food (and more food) and a cheaper price at a real Vietnamese restaurant in Oakland. My recommendation: If you are actually into food, skip this restaurant and go to a real Vietnamese restaurant. On the other hand, if you want "to see and be seen", this trendy hipster "upscale" Vietnamese restaurant is your jam. I suppose if you want to get together with your squad for drinks, it's great, but I can't speak to their alcoholic drinks. If you want good food, good luck. It's much too spendy for me for the very meager amount of food you get, not to mention that you won't be guaranteed a tasty meal. read more

1st time here but it won't be my last lol This spot is a good happy hour spot Happy hour is from 4-6 pm Venue is clean and nicely decorated I walked in, many places to sit at Of course I opted for the bar lol Sean was the bartender and he is AWESOME Friendly and welcoming Watching him make drinks is amazing He beautifully puts drinks together Drinks look good and TASTE EVEN BETTER I ordered Mochi dumplings That was really good !! Has some heat to it and I love spicy food Ingredients are fresh Food plated nicely Prices are reasonable Only draw back THE PARKING Ugh I literally drove around in circles for 20 mins I'm not exaggerating I was ready to give up but my stalking vibes took over and it paid off I found a parking spot across the street read more

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Lovely date night ambiance, with great large windows that they had open on this beautiful day. Very accommodating and welcoming staff. And, best for last, the food! It's delectable. Our favorite was the Roti, but we also really enjoyed their Mochi Dumplings and Surprise Roll. Would come back here and just order appetizers since we were too full to eat entrees. They also have a wonderful selection of nonalcoholic drinks including yummy fresh juice mixes. This place has been added to my favorite local restaurants list for sure! read more

The food was delicious. Definitely more expensive than your average Vietnamese restaurant but it was well worth it. I really enjoyed the food and it tasted really authentic. The service was a little slow but it was very busy on a Saturday with only two servers. read more

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Food is delicious. I would definitely come back here. A bit pricier than what I'm used to but well worth it. Enjoy!

This is an amazing find in Oakland! When we walked in, we immediately commented on how cute the interior was. The bar is so nice and seating wasn't crowded at all. They have so many selections and modern Vietnamese twists on classic brunch dishes. We did Bottomless for $18, which is extremely worth considering that one mimosa is $12. The owner of the restaurant was so sweet, recommending dishes and explaining all the work that goes into each individual meal. We ordered: 1) Poached Shrimp Summer Roll (4/5): pretty solid; you get 6 for $11 which is insane value. you can also ask for the vinaigrette along with the peanut sauce 2) Sugarcane Summer Roll (4.5/5): sooo good; fresh veggies and amazing value; also 6 rolls for $3 3) Pandan Chicken and Waffles (4/5): chicken was a little dry but waffle was super yum 4) Rice Vermicelli Bowl with Chicken (4/5): generous portions, just not mindblowing Service was amazing and they were very proactive in refilling our drinks and checking in on us. Didn't feel like we were in a rush at all for Bottomless. read more

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The food here is so delicious - must try the Benedict at brunch! Also bottomless has tons of good flavors. Service is so friendly too. Our favorite neighborhood spot! read more

I went here one evening because everything was closed and this was the only restaurant that was open and I am so glad that I came because this is hands-down my favorite place to go to now. I went for the first time about a month and a half ago and I've been there at least four times now and I've tried something different each time but I always get oysters. Everything has been consistently great. The service is amazing everyone that works there is so nice. The collage on the wall is so beautiful and all the other pieces of art they have there... wow. I love a restaurant that can keep a place dim with candlelight and this is it. It's such an intimate experience and I love coming here with my best friend to just wind down and enjoy good food. I forgot to take a picture of the mochi appetizer because I scuffed it down as soon as I smelled it and that should tell you how good it was read more

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Visited this spot twice for brunch and loved both times! The service is speedy and attentive. The drinks are delicious (cocktails and mocktails alike), and the Vietnamese coffee is strong. The roti makes a great appetizer with the curry dip, and the grilled prawns citrus salad was especially refreshing. Will definitely be returning to try happy hour. read more

Authentic and delicious food. Have only done takeout but plan to dine in soon. I love the variety and options. Service was great. Parking can be difficult but Co Nam is well worth. Very pleased and prices are excellent. Highly recommended read more

My bf & I were specifically looking to eat somewhere w/ an oyster happy hour & decided to try Co Nam after seeing it on their HH menu. Located on the corner of 40th & Telegraph Ave, the area's a little sketchy & parking can be challenging. Once inside, the ambience inside the restaurant is cool/ homey w/ a touch of modern. Loved the collage of photos on the wall. They have an outdoor dining area, but I wouldn't want to sit out there tbh. Place was empty, so I was a little skeptical. Our server was really sweet & attentive. We ordered, our drinks came out, and then many minutes later we were told they were actually out of oysters. BUMMER. Wish they had told us beforehand. Drinks: - Maldives -- sweet, refreshing - Tokyo Street Fashioned -- good, strong Food: - Goi Cuon (Spring Rolls) -- fresh, herby - Nashville Style Wings -- a tad on the oilier side, tasted more like curry IMO which I really liked - Roti -- wished it came with more curry sauce! - Sesame Crusted Chili Ribs -- tasty, loved how the pickled onions cut through the richness When it came time to pay, I mentioned the check-in offer (buy a drink, get 25% off during HH), but were told they no longer honored it & that it's been on there for years. We had a pleasant dining experience, but felt cheated out of the two main reasons why we chose to eat here. read more

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I'm a fan of the ambience. It definitely seems like a fun place to unwind after work, chat with friends, have a few drinks. The food on the other hand is fine. We tried the roti (pretty good, the sauce could be a little more thick), the grilled chicken bowl, and the fish clay pot. One of the first things we noticed was the presentation, everything was plated well. The service was OK; I specifically asked for no bean sprouts but found a heap of it at the bottom of the bowl -- I'm not allergic thankfully but it irked my taste buds just a little bit. Overall, nice vibes. Will have to try the drinks some other time since they looked stellar. read more

Co Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

A new spot for us. The food was good the service was nice. You can taste the freshness in the ingredients that they use and all their dishes. The garlic noodles were tasty just a little dry. We like ours will be a little more wet. Cocktails are very good. I had one named the first kiss and then I also had a sidecar. They have a good bartender on site. Overall will be coming back. read more

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I came here for happy hour and I absolutely loved it! I got the lychee vodka drink and it was not too strong but not took weak. My favorite drink was their blueberry gimlet which was not too sweet and tangy. Their oysters were very fresh and high quality, some of the best I've seen at happy hour generally. They were very big, and I can testify that I did NOT get food poisoning after eating them! Come get the oysters they're very affordable and refreshing. I also loved their sesame crusted ribs. It was very tender, and I loved the crispy sticky sweet sesame coating which was very unique. However, the meat itself was a bit dry even with the sauce. Their garlic noodles were also pretty good. I've had better noodles, but they grilled their shrimp very well.Their shrimp was also very good quality and perfectly smoky. Their service was very quick and attentive. There is definitely a hipster-trendy atmosphere here from their diners, but the place seems family run which is always appreciative as another fellow Asian American. PSA: they are no longer doing the yelp check in happy hour discount! read more

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Best ribs I ever had and the drinks are amazing and totally worth it. I highly recommend! 10/10

Pros: A nice restaurant with good staff and ambiance. The bar looks stocked to the gills and the drinks are probably great. The food ingredients were fairly good, recipes well thought out. Cons: The prices on everything were fairly pricey for small portions, particularly on the appetizers, but the entrees were better. Unfortunately, the pho came kind of lukewarm and not sure the beef was filet. Fried chicken was great, though a little fatty, and the slaw was a good flavor. Definitely will give this place another shot and adjust accordingly. The wings look A1. read more

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i came here a couple weeks ago for brunch and had a great experience! i wish i took more photos though. you'll also need to find street parking, as co nam is located at a street corner that can be easy to miss. we ordered the mochi dumplings and the roti for the table, and both dishes were a 10/10! for my entree i ordered the wicked benny, which was basically an eggs benedict on bao buns with pork belly. it came with a little side salad with cucumber. overall, i enjoyed this dish and it was pretty filling. service was also a 10/10, our server was super nice and very attentive. as for the restaurant itself, it was smaller than i expected but it was really cute! i had a great experience here and would definitely love to come back and try something on their regular menu! :) read more

Co Nam - wicked benny - Vietnamese Near Me - Oakland, California

This place was so delicious! I went for Oakland's restaurant week and it was such a good deal - 4 courses for $49! The decor inside was really cute and perfect for a date night! The course meal started with fried oysters, which were super delicious! Second course was a chicken salad, which had a perfect fish sauce dressing and super juicy chicken. Third course, we could choose between steak and fries, shrimp and garlic noodles, and eggplant tofu. I tried the shrimp and garlic noodles and it was so delicious - one of the best garlic noodles I've had! The noodles had a nice burnt crunchy taste with so much fresh garlic. The last course, you could choose between the sorbetto and tiramisu. Both were good but the sorbetto was actually my favorite dish of the night!! They lit the rum on fire and the sorbet had a nice sour sweetness that was so refreshing + a super sweet chocolate shell! Would definitely recommend ordering this!! read more

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Mother's Day brunch was super tasty and fun! Loved the Vietnamese Fusion on brunch classics, eggs Benedict meets pork belly bun and chicken and pandan waffles with coconut kaya syrup. We also ordered classics like the Roti (best Roti in the Bay Area - hands down) and shrimp/pork stuffed mochi. Yum! Kids ordered the pho and wonton noodles. We admired the extensive cocktail menu. But will need to return another time for that! read more

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Really delicious Vietnamese fusion! Everything tasted delicious and fresh. The highlights were the mochi dumpling appetizer, the basa fish clay pot, and the garlic noodles. The cocktails were amazing too! The mixologist is clearly gifted and everything was wonderful from the taste to the appearance. It was a really nice touch to have the restaurant name on the ice! The only downside of our experience was the wait time for everything from drinks to food to ordering. It took over 20 minutes from when we ordered our first round of drinks before they arrived, and it was exceptionally long to wait for each round of food. If they could improve the service, that would make the overall experience exceptional! read more

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Literally the best pho I've ever had. Other things are incredible too, like the Wicked Fried Buns. The service has amazing personality. The bar is a wonderful place to sit. The music is great. This place is a dime. Literally. read more

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