It has a chic farmhouse feel, and it's brightly lit. It's a large space with an upstairs and outside patio. However, the brunch menu was not impressive, and nothing stood out and made us eager to order. We had already ordered drinks and made our way out, so we gave it a go anyway. The Bloody Mary was pretty good, but a little too heavy on the tomato juice, so it was thick/heavy. We shared a cinnamon bun, which tasted fine, but the edges were burnt, so it was really dry all except the very center.. I guess most people's favorite part anyway ;) We ordered the chicken biscuits and gravy- We liked the crispness of the chicken, but the meat was flavorless and the gravy was bland. We also got the breakfast sandwich- this was better of the two dishes, but nothing special. Their dinner menu looks interesting, and with so many raving reviews, I'd be willing to come again to experience dinner! Everything seems to be overpriced though. read more

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Came here for valentines and were seated in the enclosed patio. Unfortunately, it was pretty chilly. Our feet especially were very cold. We were a little upset by this as the reservation had not specified we would be seated in this area. We started with the house red wine. It was good, however, the wine was served cold which was a big turnoff for me. I expect red wine to be served room temperature or at least for the We then got the surf and turf special, which included sirloin steak and lobster Mac and cheese. The steak was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. I loved the sauce it came in. The lobster Mac and cheese was also delicious and a fairly generous portion. Our only qualm with the surf and turf was we were wishing for more of a full surf, rather than just the small pieces of lobster in the pasta. Overall, was a good meal but was disappointed by the cold enclosed patio seating and the cold wine. Wouldn't run back here but would consider coming back in the future! read more

etta - Bucktown - Lobster Mac and cheese and steak - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food here is always fresh and just amazing tasting. I think about their diavalo pizza often, it is the perfect mix of spicy salty meat and sweet honey drizzled on top. So fricking good. A must try is the house baked focaccia. The ricotta butter dip that comes with it is just one of its kind. Etta Bucktown is definitely one of my favorite places to get pizza or just local delicious food. The ambiance is so pretty, it resembles Casa Tua Miami. I love ittttt read more

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Everything about this place is amazing - the outside, the aesthetic indoors, and most of all the food! Stopped in for lunch with a friend during the weekday. We made a reservation just to be safe. It was pretty packed for lunch time but I guess this place is that popular during all times of the day. I definitely want to go back for dinner because I'm dying to try their pasta!! Focaccia: I heard this is a crowd favorite so I had to get it to share. I love focaccia in general so I knew I would love this. This was my first time trying ricotta with honey and I can never go back from it. Now I want all my bread with honey and ricotta. I'm obsessed. The bread tasted so fresh I could've ate the whole loaf to myself. Pig picnic pita: This is one of the most delicious and flavorful dishes I've ever eaten. I read this on the menu and it had me at pork belly and chimichurri. SO much flavor packed onto this freshly baked pita. The cherry tomatoes, radishes, cucumber, jalepeños, etc. all blended in so nicely in terms of flavor - binded together with their yogurt sauce! So freaking good. I appreciate how the porkbelly is thinly sliced rather than a thick piece. Rather than the pork belly overpowering the pita, they plated the right amount to compliment the other ingredients. I don't know what kind of sauce it came with on the side but it was so delicious. One thing that took me by surprise and made me so happy.... this entree comes with fries!!! No where on the menu did it say it came with fries. I thought this place was one of those restaurants where you have to order sides separately. Me and my friend were so confused when they gave us the fries but I was not complaining ahha. The fries were obviously delicious. Eating this with the focaccia doesn't look like much but I was so full by the end of my meal! Can't wait to come back!!! Highly recommend. read more

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I've been there twice, the food was excellent! I really liked the Margherita pizza and The hearth bread was amazing!

You've probably heard of etta (short, as we learned, for henrietta, or 'from the hearth') as either a great spot for drinks or good meals. Well, it's definitely both. Pro tip: go with the 1/2 caraffe of the house wine. It's nearly half the price, and just as good. All of the food is delicious and super fresh. Definitely go with items that are cooked in the hearth, it adds so much. While the focaccia wasn't quite the right size (usually flat, there's was quite airy), it was absolutely delicious. Too often, restaurants in Chicago don't season things well; this is not an issue at etta. We moved onto a cauliflower salad with pine nuts and a lemon aioli, which was incredible. As pictured, we split the farfalle and the buccatini. Both were excellent, but I could've probably had 2 or 3 plates of the buccatini alone. Top it off with a delicious, moist piece of pumpkin cake, and you've got a near perfect meal at a very reasonable price. read more

etta - Bucktown - Farfalle Pomodoro - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A group of us went for brunch, I recommend getting a reservation. They had a small selection of brunch options but everything we had was great! A breakfast sandwich with some potatoes and a coffee. I love the ambiance and the table settings. read more

Wow, etta blew my mind. I originally didn't have high expectations, as usually new Chicago restaurants with this much hype tend to disappoint people, but my mediocre expectations were far exceeded. First, our server was awesome. She was so fun and accommodating with the menu recommendations. We started off with a delicious margarita pitcher, and the rest of the night was a blast- keep reading for the delicious details: First bite- fire baked focaccia. Whoever said first impressions matter was right! Upon first bite we were sold- this bread spread with the ricotta was absolutely sweet and delicious. We also got the cauliflower, which was tasty. The ricotta pillows though were a huge hit. Though we each got a tiny pillow piece, it was the most delicious little pillow we ever did taste. For my entree I got the brussel sprouts and spicy meatballs. The brussel sprouts were perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the meatballs sure had a nice kick. I tried some pastas as well, and I immediately regretted not ordering one myself. Ambiance was beautifully romantic and sexy, and the wine bong was a fun touch to this birthday dinner too! So glad I get to brag about my experience at this hyped restaurant! read more

Etta will forever remain the best and most unique italian food ever. You will not find as unique pasta tastes and sauces anywhere else. Their sauces are truly one of a kind. I will forever hope they open more locations! read more

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Mushroom pizza, cacio e pepe, focaccia and ricotta pillows are my faves. Wash it down with a glass of Montepulciano! I always enjoy Etta! The music they play there is great too and I noticed the sound on the first floor is really good. I like sitting both upstairs and downstairs either way is fine! We might try the bar next time! Loved our server she was really sweet! Always consistent in terms of food and enjoyment. Thanks Etta! See you soon with my favorite person pictured below! read more

etta - Bucktown - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got the Chef's selection for takeout which has a bunch of the apps and entrees to try. The pasta was mid and so were the meatballs. Best dish was the broccoli.... If you wanted to spend $115 on takeout, spend it elsewhere. Also, their customer service doesn't exist. I tried calling a few times to ask about the sauces and it went straight to voicemail (which was full). I texted the number they have on their website and a response took two hours and they didn't even answer my question. This place is honestly a joke but im not laughing. read more

Such a cute brunch spot with farmhouse vibes. Second floor patio is open during covid and felt very safe. I ordered the huevos rancheros with salsa verde pulled pork. Delicious! I added another egg and glad I did. Remember to tip well...better than normal during these times please! And that's all I have to say about that! Jackée read more

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My wife and I wanted to try etta for ages and it didn't disappoint. We shared 5 plates and dessert. the focaccia bread w/meat and peppers was fresh and amazing flavors. The bubbling shrimp and beet salad were also good starters. The entrees - chicken and cavatelli bolognese - were perfectly prepared. Our waiter purposefully skipped over our table while we were enjoying our dessert because we were so into the apple galette. Great ambiance, friendly service and excellent food. read more

etta - Bucktown - Apple dessert. - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Every dish was absolutely delicious! The ricotta pillows are little bites of clouds from heaven. The chicken, summer veggies, and focaccia bread were all stellar as well. Our server was very friendly and helped us navigate the menu with suggestions. The ambiance is trendy and upbeat but also cozy. I will definitely be back! read more

etta - Bucktown - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Etta is always a good time! I come here in the summer because the rooftop patio is gorgeous and feels like a beautiful summer evening. However, the food isn't the best in the city. I've had many dishes here, both for dinner and brunch which I list below. Dinner: - bubbling shrimp: really good but it is a very small starter so I wouldn't recommend sharing - Caesar: delicious salad! I recommend it, but wish it came with more protein. - Fire pie: I had this pizza in the river north location and this one. For some reason, this one felt more greasy and less flavorful overall so I was slightly disappointed and wouldn't recommend. Brunch: - Etta chopped: a good salad but feels very light. I don't think Id get full off of it - avocado toast: good but nothing special - brioche French toast: this was the star of the show! I recommend. -huevos rancheros: don't recommend. Lacked flavor. I think this is a fun spot to come with friends and enjoy the atmosphere but for stellar food I'd look elsewhere. read more

Brunch here has always been my favorite, with a beautiful modern space, good music in the background and even TV with sports for those who need it. The appetizers are always the best, creative and delicious. The last two times I've been there I noticed changes in the entrees, and it left me wishing they would confined the dishes as they were made in the past. Etta scramble: the egg was not cooked enough this time, and there were less vegetables than before. The Wood Fired Frittata: it seems there's a new sauce. I realize the menu changes with seasons, however, this is the same menu. Additionally, the scramble used to be served in a round bowl vs a plate, okay, that's no big deal but the portion appears so much smaller, and just my opinion but the previous presentation was pleasing. Again, when it comes to any of the appetizers you can't go wrong. Fingers crossed things change back again. read more

I went to Etta for my birthday tonight and was incredibly excited about the event. I tried their food at Martha Stewart's fold and wine event and knew it would be the perfect place to go. My boyfriend scheduled a reservation, made sure the hostess knew it was my birthday. So, when we get there the hostess checks us in and we go to the bar to get a drink, as they suggested. We get a drink and within ten minutes the hostess tells us to settle our bill or else we can't be seated. That's a little odd? Normally restaurants let you take your drink from the bar to the table but okay. We pay and go to our table. At the table, we're greeted by our waitress who's very nice and explains the menu. She suggested each of us get 2-3 plates. As we order, we ask if we should wait to order or order everything at once, she tells us she will course out the food so we don't have everything at once. Again, this sounds perfect. We start with the ricotta pillows- DIVINE. They were literally like pillows, as advertised. I could have eaten like 20. I'd definitely recommend for a starter. Next, we had the arugula pizza. This pizza should be called a salad pizza ha ha, it had like a whole bag of arugula on it. It was still great, though! I wish it had something else to it, maybe a little more lemon or something to take away the overpowering taste of arugula. The pizza is about 12 inches, can easily be fit into a dinner. Then, about ten minutes after we get the pizza, we get the rigatoni we ordered. We were definitely not even close to being done with our pizza and I found that very frustrating. By the time we got to the rigatoni, it was warm- at best. The rigatoni has olives in it, where my boyfriend and I were met with multiple olive pits. NOT a fun way to eat an otherwise beautiful dish. After the very rushed meal, our waitress wishes me happy birthday and attempts to talk me into dessert which I was definitely not interested in. I think we ate our 3 course meal in about 35-40 minutes which is insanely quick. I'm very disappointed in the service and the level to which our food was made. Etta keeps saying they want their kitchen to feel like home but they don't celebrate birthdays and seem to try and get you out as fast as possible- which doesn't feel very friendly. read more

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Loved the ambience. Super chic, low lighting, nicely decorated. Went here to meet up with an old friend while un Chicago. Located kiddie corner from the Godfrey hotel. We ordered the sizzling shrimp, broccolini, grilled octopus, mushroom pizza and whole chicken. It was plenty for the four of us (three women and one man). We enjoyed the old fashions and cider beer. read more

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This is a hipster brunch spot. The drinks are better than the food. If your looking for large portions not the spot, my entire group was thin and comments were still made- however the environment is fresh and youngish. Service- is on " if you don't know what you want immediately I will let you have more time." Byeee In Chicago there is better food- this is a last minute "no where else has open reservations" in a pinch spot brunch resi spot read more

Outstanding meal and service. Everything from the drinks and the food to the service and atmosphere was great. Pizza's came out quick and hot - mushroom pizza was a favorite. We split some pastas and sides. Everything was fresh, flavorable and we came away very satisfied. Hernan, the manager, made sure that everything was perfect and ran smoothly. We will definitely be back! read more

Despite having reservations we decided to wait for a table in the patio area, which took an additional 30 minutes but worth the wait. Gina was our server and we ordered the breakfast salad, egg scrambler, short rib hash, salmon platter, huevos rancheros, breakfast pizza, and the pancakes. We shared everything and it was delicious. The disappointing thing was how little short ribs were in the hash. There was 6 of us and I doubt everyone even got a piece. At least I know I didn't, and I even had to ask Gina our server if they brought out the wrong order. Prices were reasonable and I would recommend it. read more

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I came here with a friend for lunch, and we had a nice enough dining experience overall. COVID precautions: 5 stars for this category. The restaurant was very empty for lunchtime on a weekday, and tables were very adequately spaced out. The hand sanitizer at each table was a super nice touch that I really appreciated! Service: nice people who sat us at our table right away, even a couple minutes before the restaurant opened on a snowy day. Our waiter was friendly and patient and didn't bother us too much but was attentive to our needs. I had a question about the menu - If they ever make the "pig picnic pita" with chicken instead of pork belly, and answer was a short "no". I would have appreciated a bit more of conversation on the topic or the offer to talk to the chef to see if that was possible. So in that sense, I don't think they were very keen on adjustments for dietary restrictions, at least from that short experience. Food: I ended up ordering the "fire roasted chicken and market greens" salad. It was good not great. The hummus and veggies were yummy, but nothing that WOWED me for an $18 salad. The chicken meat was also chicken thigh, which wasn't specified on the menu. That one is on me, I should have asked what the chicken was because I generally prefer white meat. The thigh was okay, just super fatty and not my favorite. I tried some of my friend's wild mushroom pizza which was yummy! And that says a lot because I typically don't like mushrooms. But is it really that hard to make a good pizza? Overall: maybe I ordered the wrong thing, maybe the dinner options are more exciting for the price point. I would give it another chance, but my first experience here wasn't much to rave about. read more

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This was my first time eating from this restaurant, it has been on my list for a while. My husband and I were in the city for a staycation, with our 4 yr old daughter and 4 month old puppy. We ordered take out - Margherita Pizza and cacio e pepe. The food was okay IMO. Margherita was missing Basil. There are only 3 basic ingredients in a margherita - tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil. We always order Margherita pizza, if available, coz it has minimal ingredients and the flavor combination cannot go wrong, but this pizza was not upto the standard. It tasted quite bland, there was no fresh basil or olive oil, it was just dry. The cacio e pepe lacked flavor too - it did not have any pepper, just cheese. We might go back to dine in to give it one more chance, but a bit disappointed in the first try. read more

Perfect spot for dinner & wine. I had the hearth roasted sweet potatoes and confit duck pierogies with red wine- primitivo. The potatoes were delicious and my favorite part about them was the honey! The duck pierogies were perfect and all the ingredients worked very well together. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the different wines and dishes. Overall, great restaurant for going out or date night! read more

Best place to get a bunch of dishes and share all! so good to end with celebration shots as well read more

etta - Bucktown - Sacchettoni - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Etta was recommended by a friend, but it did not live up to my expectations. The space and service were both good, but the food was very overpriced for what it was. We got the oysters, charred broccoli, diavola pizza, and radiatori bolognese. For example, the bolognese was $24: it had a highly mediocre flavor and the portion size was a small bowl. There are higher end places in the city with similar prices that do both portion size and flavors much better. The oysters were probably the best out of all that we got. Overall I was very underwhelmed with the food. Additionally, it's also always strange and slightly irritating to me when an entire restaurant is pretty much empty and a group is still sat RIGHT next to your table instead of being spaced out better. read more

Ambience at their outdoor roof deck was nice and the customer service of Lily and the other crew were superb. But we had to slash 1 star for the food because the focaccia was just okay(Thought it would be bigger), the Margherita pizza could've been better without the parmesan and the bolognese pasta lacked more meat. read more

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We came here for our 2 year anniversary dinner and they had us sit upstairs. It was almost 6pm, but it looked like the Saturday girls brunch hour had not ended as most tables were groups of girls still drinking mimosas. The cocktails and appetizers were excellent, with the highlight being the ricotta pillows and short ribs. Dinner was a bit less memorable, my husband and I split their cavatelli bolognese and cacio e pepe. We were still a bit hungry and considered ordering a pizza but the pizzas coming out looked a bit charred, my guess is that they probably need to clean out their wood oven a bit more often. Other all it was a good experience but not forever memorable. read more

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Returned & I'm convinced we merely chose the wrong menu items upon our first visit. Let me state the the wine, cocktails & whole branzino were without a doubt the stars of my difference of opinion. I'm speaking in reference to the barbera of course so much so that I intend to buy a bottle for home. Next up the cocktails are always stiff & flavorful like the bartenders out some tlc into them. Lastly our branzino was a tad salty but it didn't deter either of us from enjoying the dish. read more

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My overall view of this spot is that it is slightly above average but that's about it. I went here for a birthday and we ordered the focaccia, beets, 2 margherita pizzas and 2 cacio e Pepe's. Portions were decent for the price. I really enjoyed the beets and the bread the most but the cacio e Pepe was one of the better ones I've had in the city. What slightly rubbed me the wrong way was that when booking this reservation, I marked that it was for a birthday. That was acknowledged which I appreciate but I see that often there's a small dessert or shot brought out to the birthday person which we didn't get. I don't mean to sound ungrateful but it was a bit of a bummer. All in all, it's a good spot that I'd be willing to try again. read more

Etta is just a beautiful dining experience. Everything from the decor details, to the food, to the wait staff was lovely. My husband and I met some friends here for dinner on a Sunday night and were promptly seated at the time of our reservation. We all split the focaccia, the meatballs, and a few pizzas. The focaccia was some of the best I've ever had, and was served with this amazing ricotta that I want to put on everything. The meatballs were also fantastic. The pizzas were great, but I definitely think we'll be more adventurous the next time we come back (we were dining with some picky eaters). Etta is the perfect place for a special occasion or date night. I caught a glimpse of their second floor patio, which looked gorgeous. We'll definitely be back! read more

etta - Bucktown - The focaccia bread and meatballs - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So yummmm!!! I've never gone to Etta and disliked something. It's all so good. The pasta was delicious and filling and same with the pizza. We also tried to yellowtail appetizer and it was perfect and refreshing for a sunny day on the roof. We were celebrating an anniversary and they brought us espresso martini shots with a sugar cookie. Will be back! read more

etta - Bucktown - Diavola Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First impression before even ordering our food was that this restaurant was super popular. We arrived around 10:15, only 15 min after they opened and were told that there was no space left in the dining area but we could sit at the high tables near the bar which was not a big deal at all. Short people beware: the stools at the high tables were just slightly too short for me to be fully comfortable (I'm 5'4 and had to sit on my jacket to prop myself up a little bit). Our food came pretty quickly, we got the Elysian tarte flambé and huevos rancheros. The tarte was basically a pizza (see picture) with bacon and egg. It was good but definitely wasn't anything super special. The huevos rancheros were very different from what I was expecting. It was served on one big piece of tortilla chip on the bottom layered with braised pork, beans, hot sauce and an egg on top. Pretty good but the portion was a little small. Overall, I think the food was good but pretty average in my opinion. I wasn't "wowed" by anything I tried. It does seem like people have good impressions of their dinner menu so that would be something I'd be up to trying. read more

etta - Bucktown - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Happy hour drinks were great and the bar had a nice vibe! However, despite the crispy croquettes and coppa dish being very tasty, it was very overpriced and I wish it included the bread my friend and I ended up ordering on the side! read more

etta - Bucktown - Crispy Croquettes and Coppa - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I really enjoyed this place. The decor and atmosphere was really cute and welcoming. All staff had on face mask and were very nice. I enjoyed the food and the service so much. We made a reservation for 3 and we seated quickly. We all had a buttermilk biscuit, it was so good and flavorful. I had the crispy chicken sandwich and it came with potatoes. It was great and came with all the right ingredients, but it did taste charred in some areas. My friends had the short rib hash and huevos rancheros with no complaints. We also enjoyed a spring forward drink and the "etta" Rita drinks, which were cute perfectly mixed drinks. Lastly, Our server Keith was very pleasant and helpful. I would definitely return in the future. read more

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Amazing food and amazing service. The inside of the restaurant is also very aesthetic. I had the apple French toast and it was so fluffy read more

etta - Bucktown - Apple cinnamon French toast - Pizza Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall, I had a lovely experience at Etta! The food was pretty gosh darn yummy. My partner and I split everything; we got the ricotta pillow, bubbling shrimp, duck confit pirogies, and crispy brussel sprouts. The highlight of the meal to me was the pirogies - but everything was quite tasty. I thought the shrimp could have used a little more "zing", maybe an extra lime wedge, but the flatbread they came with was phenomenal. The ricotta pillows were so fluffy and chewy at the same time and just an absolute delight. I'm a sucker for brussel sprouts and Etta's didn't disappoint. The pirogies were nice and fatty and rich while balanced off by some sweet beats and I was quite pleased. Our cocktails were also phenomenal! I got the "green with envy" and the "them apples". The green with envy was light and refreshing - like someone made your favorite green juice alcoholic. The apples was sweet but not syrupy nor cloying - I would recommend it as a nice dessert drink (it's what I did). And of course, since we were there to celebrate my birthday, we had to do the birthday macaron shot. Surprisingly delish as well. The one downside to our experience was that we had to wait ~30min to get an outside seat on their patio. I didn't know that about half of their patio was roofed and it felt far too crowded and enclosed for me to feel comfortable there. But we waited for our patio seat and it was much more spacious with fresh air. read more

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Loved it! Everything was great but Focaccia stood out for us and we have to order one more time as we simply loved it! read more

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Food is okay, service was terrible. I did dinner at the bar with two friends last night. Service from the bartender was subpar. To top it off he put two extra full priced drinks on the bill which we NEVER ordered! Didn't even realize it until I checked my receipt again at home. Was cheated out of paying an extra $37 for something we never got. I shouldn't have to closely monitor to ensure I'm not being cheated. read more

Came here to have dinner with some friends. I've heard great things but didn't really get a chance to do some research prior to coming here so I wasn't familiar with the menu or types of food offerings. That's okay, because everything was pretty tasty! I think we might've ordered everything in the menu since everything is meant to be shared. We got the focaccia with the assorted dips and spreads. It was served with a truffle honey cheese spread and a prosciutto spicy oil dip. Both were good but I preferred the cheese with truffles and honey. We also got an order of the meatballs and that was yummy! It was served with some flat bread and it tasted really good eating the bread with the meatball and the sauce. We also ended up sharing a kale/Brussels sprouts veggie dish and it was really flavorful with the right balance of acid. The pig picnic which was a whole lot of food! It came with a slew of sauces, breads and lettuce. I tried everything and it was really good! We also got the ribeye and that was served with some homemade chimichurri. We ended things with the apple dessert and coffee all around. Great food enjoyed with great company! read more

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