I've been to The Red Bridge Bistro three times now, and every single visit has been outstanding…read more The service is always exceptional, the food is consistently delicious, and the cocktails are some of the best around. On my most recent visit, I sat at the bar with a few friends, and Alex and Zach absolutely made the experience. They were attentive, welcoming, and struck the perfect balance between genuine conversation and excellent hospitality. I wasn't sure what I wanted to drink, so Alex recommended the Lavender 75, and I'm so glad he did. It was light, refreshing, perfectly floral, and paired beautifully with dinner. Throughout the evening, both Alex and Zach were constantly checking in, making sure my drink was full and that we had everything we needed. Their service alone is enough to make me come back. As for the food, I order the Pot Roast Sliders every single time because I truly think they're one of the best dishes in Cicero. They're packed with flavor, incredibly tender, and the portions are generous enough that I always have leftovers to take home. This visit I customized my meal by skipping the bun and adding mashed potatoes instead, and wow...it was absolutely incredible. The Red Bridge Bistro has become one of my favorite restaurants. Between the outstanding staff, incredible cocktails, and consistently amazing food, it's a place I recommend to everyone. I can't wait for my next visit!

PARKING: 5/5 A lot of free street parking, which we used, as…read morewell as it appeared that parking lots were available to the south and west of the building as well as across the street. SERVICE: 5/5 We made a reservation, but arrived early and were still seated promptly. Kristi and the other food runners were awesome at tending to us, answering our questions, and very personable. AMBIANCE: 4/5 The space tends to the darker side with a tall divider wall separating a dining space from the decently-sized bar area that also includes booths and tables for dining. They also have a large patio space to the west of the building, where they have a trailer serving beverages and live music available. Only real negative was the the door to the patio space was right next to our booth in the northwest corner of the bar area, which allowed a brisk breeze in each time it was opened. FOOD: 4/5 The Bavarian Pretzel ($13) is large and decent. It's served on an upright pretzel holder, heavily salted, and served with a beer cheese that seemed a tad runny and a spicy maple mustard that seemed more sweet than spicy. My wife ordered Blackened Fish Tacos ($17), which come as an order of 2 with cabbage and onion and a side of chips and salsa. She said the tacos were very tasty, the chips and salsa were just OK. I ordered the Blackened Fish Sandwich ($17), which was served on a hoagie-type roll with lettuce, tomato, and onions along with a pickle and side of house-made chips. The fish sandwich had good flavor, and while I appreciated that they made their chips, their flavor was just OK and I couldn't easily access many of the crumbs that scattered through the bottom of the basket. OVERALL: 4/5 Food was good to very good. For the prices charged, the value was not as good as we would have liked. *They do appear to have a happy hour Tuesday-Friday 4:00-6:00 that offers half price on the wings and pretzel as well as some beverage specials.

Came here to meet up with a friend for brunch and it was a nice vibe. The atmosphere was lovely,…read moreseveral photo op worthy views with the decor of the restaurant. Our waiter was not that attentive to our table, but I will say she had several tables to cover and its easy to overlook some customers if they are not trying to signal you for anything, except we were - we needed silverware to eat! Luckily another waiter was able to assist us. The food came out rather quickly. I had ordered a create your own omelet, that came with breakfast potatoes and pancakes. I also got a hibiscus mimosa that was so good, but a little on the strong side, so sip slow. The price of the food was reasonable and portions weren't bad at all. I had some leftovers to take home. This place does have outdoor seating but we opted for inside. Also just one ask, on busy days at the restuarant, someone should make sure their unisex restrooms are stocked with paper towels because they had ran out. Other than that, it was a nice experience,.the food was good, and I was about to connect with my friend on a good Saturday.

I came to Bocado for brunch with a group of girlfriends, and wow, it did not disappoint! The food…read morewas phenomenal, and the drinks were just as good. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I will say it's a little pricier than I'd typically prefer for brunch, but if you're looking for a nicer meal or a special outing, it's definitely worth it. Great food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere made for a wonderful experience.

We went here for brunch after church with a friend and we all enjoyed the service and ambiance. Not…read moretoo loud and very easy to have a conversation at our booth. Our server was very nice stayed on top of our needs throughout our meal. We started with New Orleans Donut aka beignets. Smallest order had three and they were larger and denser than we expected. Good but we wished they were more pillowy. I also proceeded to get a coffee from the self serve coffee bar. We all ended up getting the Bubba's Omelette. It was tasty even if potatoes were a little on the salty side. So if this is an issue for you please make the request when ordering. Definitely want to come back here again and try other stuff on the menu

First visit to this restaurant. Hostess and manager were most welcoming and accommodating. Really a…read morebroad and well priced menu... except for the 'wines by the glass'. Bottle options were very good but not those offered by the glass. In today's world of the Coravin needle system, there isn't a good reason not to offer better wines by the glass. Beer selections were very good. We very much enjoyed the Spinach Artichoke dip as an app. Similarly, the Breaded Pork Tenderloin sandwiches were above average and dessert selection met our tastes. Service was as good as one might expect with low staffing (our server had 10 tables and was hustling...though seemed distracted at times). Definitely worth a return visit c

The boathouse patio brought us all the good summer vibes we were looking for! We rode our bikes…read morehere and were pleasantly surprised to see they provide a bike rack, we hope more business in Noblesville & Cicero will follow their lead! For appetizer we ordered fried pickles, if you like fried pickles you wont be disappointed. They were the best we've ever had, fried battered covered the entire pickle, very crispy, flavorful and the horseradish sauce was delicious. Service was good, lots of high school kiddos serving they were very hardworking and kind! We also ordered the Cicero sampler, loved the variety, the hush puppies hit the spot! Give Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive a try! Cheers!

We had lunch at the Boathouse on a Monday afternoon. On this visit, if it wasn't for the beautiful…read morefall day, the water view, and the decent overhead music, I doubt we would've stayed. There was no one at either the outside nor the inside host stand upon arrival. We chose our own table on the covered patio. It took 20 minutes for my cocktail to be delivered. Our server explained that there was only one bartender, two servers working, and they weren't terribly busy, so as he put it, "It's not a big deal." Well, from a customer's perspective, it's certainly not ideal and we didn't feel all that much of a priority. We ordered the Pick Two Lunch with a cheeseburger and baked potato soup as well as the Fish & Chips. Our meals tasted fine and the portion sizes were adequate, we just felt like the service was slow and a little lackluster. Bottom line: it was nice to spend a little time enjoying the view of the water on a fall day.

An absolute must-try!!…read more I was so excited to finally check out Dark Side Coffee House, especially after seeing their incredible summer menu. But the moment I spotted the 32 oz coffee bucket...I was sold. I've been searching for a coffee shop that serves coffee buckets, so this instantly became a must-order. Not only was the bucket such a fun experience, but the coffee itself was perfectly balanced despite the larger size. Plus, I was thrilled to take the bucket home--I already know I'll be reusing it! I can't wait to come back and work my way through the seasonal menu. The atmosphere is just as impressive as the coffee. From the relaxed, cozy vibe to the fun Star Wars theme, it's a place that's easy to love. The service was phenomenal, and I only wish I lived closer because this would absolutely become one of my regular coffee stops. I'm so glad I finally got to experience Dark Side Coffee House, and I can't wait to bring my friends and family here to enjoy it too!

Fun Star Wars theme and good coffee. Adds a nice little bit of coffee house goodness to the heart…read moreof Cicero. The dining room isn't huge. But there's room of you're having your coffee there. Staff are all smiles.

Loved our food and so glad we found this place. It's a great small Italian restaurant with good…read morevariety n the menu. Our family mostly ordered pizzas but found lots of other items that we want to try. Small intimate setting that reminded us of some of our favorite small but yummy Italian restaurants. Our service was very good as well. We will be back to tryout more of the menu.

Finally got to try DeLullo's Trattoria in Cicero tonight! The Seafood Ravioli was delicious…read moreabsolutely recommend. Service was good, but it did take awhile to get our dinner. Great patio seating area if your looking g to dine outside. Cheers

Over this last week, I've visited The Uptown Cafe, Erica's Place, and Rosie's Place. And no…read morequestion, Rosie's place is is by far and above the best of the three. Excellent food. excellent service, best menu, and best ambiance. My Eggs Benedict was perfect. The best hollandaise sauce I've had in a very long time. My server was "top notch", and as I sat at the bar, I noticed how quick and efficient the server team, host, and casher, worked together. I highly recommend Rosie's place.

My friends and I are retired and once a week we travel to small towns in Indiana and enjoy lunch…read more We've previously dined at Rosie's and had a very nice experience. Today was different. We were seated and then no one came to take our drinks order for nearly 20 minutes. We put in our sandwich and soup orders when she came for the drink order because we had already sat there 20 minutes and we didn't want it to be even longer before she came back. 25 minutes later we still did not have our food despite asking about it twice. our server said well I've asked three times back there... I don't know what's taking so long. I said could you please mention maybe to a manager? We were not strident or angry, into this certainly was not our servers's fault but we were extremely disappointed because four tables surrounding us had been seated, served and one of them was finished and we still did not have our food. A manager came and said we're getting your food out just as quick as we can and I stopped her and said ma'am it's too late for as quick as you can because it's been 25 minutes and we've been here 45 minutes. She left the table and in less than two minutes came back with our food, sat in front of us said she was sorry and what else could she do for us and I said I'm not sure how to answer that; we just wanted our food. My friend's egg entrée was completely cold, my sweet potato fries were cold and my friend's soup was lukewarm at best. We waved the manager back and explained that our food was cold and must have been sitting for quite some time. She seemed upset took the food back and said she would get them to fix some more and I said you know I think we're just going to leave now I don't want to wait for more food to be prepared. As we turned to leave she told us to have a nice day but it seemed more in sarcasm rather than sincerity. I also want to point out that the prices have soared since our last visit. I'm not sure when or if we will come back to Rosie's, which is a shame because their bakery items are to die for.

Been coming now for years to this location and it's been a good experience every time. Good food,…read moreespecially like the chicken fried chicken breakfast dish here. The staff has always been pleasant and genuinely interested in making the visit pleasant. So many places start off nice and then go Down hill that has not happened here . Consistently good food and service.

We decided to stop in Erika's place for dinner. Despite construction on the square, parking was…read morepretty easy. My wife ordered a Cheeseburger, and I ordered the Beef Noodle daily special. The burger was dry and lacked any flavor. The beef Noodles on top of mashed potatoes was not much better. The side of corn tasted like it was heated up straight from the can. (The food quality was 2 stars at best). Erika's Place is probably much better for breakfast. I'm guessing "special" menu items, such as tenderloin or BBQ Spud, and generous potions with lower prices bring people in for dinner. The servers were very friendly and they seemed to know several of the other "regular" diners. The restaurant was clean and comfortable.

Doodle disappointment... Under new management…read more 1. Had to share a room with people we didn't know even after we were promised - in writing - a private room. If we weren't so far from home (4 hour drive) - we probably would have turned around and gone home. 2. Store bought desserts! What happened to the yummy catered/homemade desserts?!?!?! 3. ONE little contest - the usual "put your name in as many times as you did pages." Other than that - nothing. Last time we went...there was one every afternoon. 4. Parting gift - something from the $1 bin at Target. On the plus side - Doodle salad and a great massage.

Fast friendly service, great views and good food…read more Group of four from out of town l, found this place and really enjoyed it. It looked to be pretty busy with a band playing on the big back deck but there is lots of space and we were seated quickly. This place had a great vibe. Our server was super speedy and friendly. Our table ordered a hot honey pizza, Mac/cheese, a Thai chicken wrap and chicken fried steak. All four of us really enjoyed our meals. Before we left I stopped at the ladies room - used the last big stall and while the ac as blasting that stall had a little heater on the wall which made that one nice and comfortable - never seen that but pleasantly surprised!

Went here for my littles 4th birthday dinner. Enjoyed sitting by the water. Food was delicious…read more Kids meals were spot on. Drinks tasty. Downside they do nothing for birthdays.