Gorgeous dining room. Go in, hang out, and have a drink at the very very least. You will feel transported and uplifted ... in a buzzy way ofc. All of the staff are charming and accommodating. We requested mezcal - a rarity in QCA - and were surprised they had a bottle. My drink was the French 75 because why not. My shrimp risotto, my partner's Caesar salad, and the bruschetta and crispy Brussels sprouts we shared? Amazing in every way. Like, I will have vivid daydreams about those sprouts. I was disappointed they didn't have a vegan option on the menu (we did not ask if they accommodated off menu requests). But if they change up the entrees periodically, perhaps I missed out on a past vegan offering. So in that case, I would love to come back in a few months to see what's new! read more

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Great food with even better service. I love this place! I stumbled into the restaurant during a stay on business, their food is prepared well with fresh ingredients. The Ambiance screams 5 star. Their salmon never misses. read more

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Great place to grab great food and drinks and have a memorable experience! I was in Muscatine, Iowa for work and flew in to Moline. My coworkers and I decided to stay at a hotel next to the airport since we all had early flights the next morning. When we arrived and checked in we asked the lady that checked us in for a suggestion for Happy Hour and she suggested going here and I'm sure glad she did! We parked on the street just a block from the hotel where the restaurant is located. There's a lot of parking options nearby. The restaurant is located in a hotel and has a great feel. Very clean and attractive. The host greeted us and asked if we had reservations. Although we didn't, we were still sat immediately. It was a group of 4 of us. Firstly, I LOVE the menus! They look like newspapers and add a nice flair, but not in a cheap way. I thought it was unique and it was attractive. Although we originally went for happy hour we ended up ordering from the regular menu. Our server greeted us quickly and was great! The entire staff was friendly and hospitable. For my first drink I ordered the "We'll Take it From Here." For that drink, you tell your server what your favorite liquor is and a few questions then the bartender surprises you. I love going to craft bars and being able to just have a conversation with the bartender to see what they can whip up based on what I like. My spirit of choice is blanco tequila and the bartender did her thing with this! I don't like too sweet or spicy. I have no idea what she made but it was DELICIOUS! I was a bit worried when I saw the cinnamon, but it gave a great flavor kick and all of the flavors mixed well. I highly recommend ordering that! For my second drink I ordered the Blackberry Lemon Drop and it was also delicious. I love a lemon drop martini and the blackberry gave it an extra flavor that mixed very well. For an appetizer we ordered the Goat cheese and omg I could've eaten the whole thing by myself! I didn't think I liked goat cheese until this trip. My coworker ordered it and I'm glad I trusted her! For the entree my coworker and I decided to split the Steak Diane. We both wanted to try it and knew we wouldn't be able to eat it all and since we had a flight early the next morning we decided to split it so as not to waste anything. It was DELICIOUS! We also received our meal already separated and split into 2 separate plates which was nice. It was great to be able to have it already portioned out for us and not have to do that ourselves. We would've been happy to do so, but it was a nice touch to have that done for us. If we make our sale, we will return to Muscatine and I WILL make it a point to make it here before we leave from Moline airport! read more

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Stopped here for a delicious lunch on a Saturday; we were about the only people in the restaurant. It's beautifully decorated, elevated and comfortable. Our waitress was excellent; extremely helpful and intuitive while also giving us space. The Prohibition Wings were great, as was the goat cheese salad. They don't list a kids menu, but they offered mac and cheese, chicken tenders, or a burger. My toddler was pleased with the Kraft mac and cheese. Would definitely visit again! read more

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We ate here last weekend and absolutely loved the food. It was EXTREMELY BUSY and surprisingly still got a table just from walking in. The host/ Manager was very accommodating so was the rest of the staff. Loved our food and drinks. Alayah was an amazing bartender. Thank you for a great experience read more

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Bring a lot of $$$$...my friend and I ordered a dirty martini each, a glass of House Cab and one Ultra...no food...was there about an hour 1/2. Total bill without tip: $80. $27 each martini($1 extra for bleu cheese olives). Our waitress was lovely so gave her a good tip despite the overcharge. I was in downtown Chicago a month ago and the most expensive drink was $15. Downtown Austin last week, most expensive drink was $15. read more

Love their food cocktails and ambiance I have been here at least once a month already, and plan on keep going read more

Had my best meal in Illinois here. Great variety of food, great service. That ahi grade tuna was to die for. Brussel sprouts cooked perfectly and well seasoned. You'll feel like you can relax here with the soft lighting and tasteful paintings on the wall. Definitely a dining spot to add on to your list. read more

Fifth Avenue Syndicate - Ahi grade tuna; delicious meal - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Moline, Illinois

The Fifth Avenue Syndicate Bistro & Bar is a nice restaurant in the lobby of the historic Axis hotel. The menu is mainly comprised of steak and seafood entrées with a variety of sandwiches, a few appetizers, salads, and a small selection of desserts. It's owned and operated by Heart of America Group, which has several other notable restaurants in the Quad Cities such as the Machine Shed, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, The J Bar, etc. The service and ambiance are on point. The servers are welcoming and friendly. They also do a good job of keeping the dining room clean and tidy. The Art Deco aesthetic gives the restaurant an elegant vibe without being pretentious. It's a great spot for a casual gathering or a romantic rendezvous. My girlfriend and I dined at the restaurant for the first time during a recent stay at the Axis. We started with the bistro chips appetizer which consists of house-made chips served with a fondue topped with pico de gallo. We were excited to try the fondue! Unfortunately, it was very bland. We tried our best to resuscitate it with salt and pepper. Albeit edible, it was far from delicious. On Friday and Saturday after 4 p.m., they feature an 11 oz. Prime Rib! Our entrées came out quickly. Our server apologized for the timing as the appetizer had just recently been served. We were OK with it as the appetizer was uninteresting. Both entrées were ordered medium. One was medium, the other was medium rare. When it comes to Prime Rib, I enjoy it cooked either way, so we simply swapped plates. The Prime Rib is served with garlic mashed potatoes, au jus, and horseradish sauce. We both would have preferred that the Prime Rib be plated on the side instead of directly on top of the mashed potatoes. The featured dessert that night was an adult pop tart. Three layers of puff pastry topped with a berry compôte and whipped cream. It was delicious! Overall, it was a good dining experience and we'll definitely return. read more

Fifth Avenue Syndicate - Bistro Chips Appetizer. House-made chips, cheese fondue, and pico de gallo. The fondue is very bland. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Moline, Illinois

We stopped at the hotel on a whim, hit a few local bars and had some appetizers. Wasn't sure what we wanted for dinner and the front desk was pretty adamant about this place. Figured it was convenient it our expectations were low for a hotel lobby restaurant. We were proven wrong. The cocktails were delicious, solid good old fashioned and the wife had a fruity blackberry martini that was delicious. We kind of shared two meals, the French dip and Black/bleu salad with a side of garlic mashed potatoes. The only negative was the potatoes were a bit pasty and light on garlic flavor. The French Dip had a nice soft bun and was quite good. The salad was just delicious, I love bleu cheese and this had plenty. Tied in with a perfectly cooked steak. It was a nice atmosphere and our server Brian was absolutely on his game. We really liked the hotel and this just made it even better. We will be back. read more

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We came with high hopes for this place because of the reviews. The food was poorly executed. The deviled eggs were too acidic for a pimento cheese deviled egg. I ordered the mussels and fries. The fries were over salted as well as the broth mussels were in. The mussels were cooked properly but fell flat because of the other components of the dish. read more

Francaise Chicken was advertised as: Crispy pan seared chicken breasts, arugula, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, White Balsamic, cavatappi, lemon butter sauce What we received was flavorless and very dry chicken nuggets on top of some pasta with alfredo. Not at all as described. More like a meal on a kids menu. The most expensive bad meal we've had. Will definitely NOT return. read more

This restaurant sits right next to the lobby of the axis hotel in downtown Moline Illinois. Came here with Modern Woodmen for a company dinner so there was a lot of us often a separate room. The service was very attentive by Anna Lisa. The food was quickly made came out fast very tasty a lot of good Options in terms of proteins and vegetables beverage price point is probably somewhere to $25-$40 per entry so definitely not cheap eating experience however I felt the portions and the quality of food match the cost despite being in a hotel had a very classy vibe to it I'm not an alcohol drinker, but a lot of people in my group did have some drinks and seem like they found them satisfactory I'd recommend this place and definitely when I'm back in town. Would be there again. read more

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Great service and food! Recommend the goat cheese, steak Diane and tuna! Goat Cheese Terrine Ahi Grade Tuna read more

Fifth Avenue Syndicate - Highly recommend! Brian is a great bartender! Steak Diane and Rare tuna! Brussels we're a fantastic crispy side as well! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Moline, Illinois

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Olivia was a great server. Our food was 10/10 as usual. I'm always impressed. Thank you always for a great menu

The whole experience here is amazing. Great food,great staff,love the ambiance! Celebrated my birthday here with friends and family. Everyone was pleased. read more

This was a great dining experience. The food was good, the service was good, and it was reasonably priced. On the higher end of the price spectrum but nothing outrageous. Located right downtown as well. read more

Phenomenal service. Bartender Kayla was on top of it all night. We had a group of 30 that came in with complimentary drink tickets and she handled with a smile. Food was perfectly prepared and will come back! read more

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We were there early Friday, had a wonderful wonderful meal. My husband had a steak which he said was delicious. I had the salmon with brussels sprouts that were super great. Jenny was our bar tender and made wonderful Manhattan and a great old-fashioned. Jen two knew exactly what she was doing we will be back, we have been back. They do a great job. It was a very nice pleasant atmosphere. It was my birthday, and they treated me to cheesecake. We will be back read more

Ambience and staff are top of the line, however the food did not match the ambience AT ALL!!! Not many choices on the menu and won't be back read more

Was staying at the hotel and decided to eat at the restaurant. Firstly the bartender and server were not wearing masks even though there is a mandate. This made me uncomfortable. The food was average and over priced. The French onion soup I sent back as it was stone cold. It was fixed and was ok. I am surprised by the rating but not many options downtown. read more

Great service, great atmosphere and decor, and excellent food. Not cheap, but phenomenal. read more

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Great food and a convenient location in the Axis hotel. Classy prohibition era vibe and a great selection of craft cocktails and vino. Fantastic range of entrees and great attentive staff will help you create the perfect dinner out with friends or date night. We'll be back! read more

Amazing prime rib dinner for myself, my dad loved the blackened tuna steak and Mom enjoyed her chicken sandwich thoroughly. The soup and appetizers were fantastic too! first rate table service from our server Lauren and a wonderfully friendly atmosphere even on a busy Friday night, Amanda, the front of house executive was attentive and cheerfully checking on our experience as she made her rounds. Absolutely will return! 10/10 read more

The Fifth Avenue Syndicate is located inside of the Axis Hotel in Moline, IL. It is a French-inspired bistro that has a cool cocktail culture vibe from the 1920's. Their website boosts - they make French familiar. Their menu features classic french inspired food with a modern twist. From the goat cheese terrine, french brisket dip, Francaise chicken or the st. germain creme brulee, there is something on the menu for everyone. Eat outside of your comfort zone. Try something new. If you've never had French food before, go to Firth Avenue Syndicate and allow them to make French familiar to you. read more

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We came in recently to celebrate a wedding anniversary. Our server Michael went out of his way to be a generous host and ensure everything about our evening was perfect. Service was honestly on par with a Michelin starred restaurant. Our food--from the perfectly chilled shrimp cocktail all the way to a delicious turtle cheesecake desert--was cooked perfectly, well seasoned, and tasted fantastic. Massive thank you to everyone from the front to back of house that helped us celebrate our anniversary with memorable style! read more

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This place never fails. Food and service were excellent. We sat at the bar and our bartender/server was flawless. Jennifer informed us of all our food and beverage offerings after a friendly greeting. It was happy hour and we ordered the mussels and goat cheese dip. I highly recommend both. The chicken salad was perfect, especially the very chunky blue cheese dressing. read more

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They weren't busy at all. Ordered a steak as well done. After waiting a while for food (which is okay) I got my steak, cut into it, & nothing but blood flowed out. Would not recommend this restaurant. read more

They lost our reservation. Overpriced for very sub par food. Chicken was dry, noodles were overcooked. Ordered steak rare and was told medium was the best they could do because of the cut (huh?). Cocktails are uninspired and overpriced. Avoid this place. read more

WOW! We got to attend the restaurant's soft opening, and had the best date night! First, the food. We tried some avocado fries for an appetizer and they were sooo good. I had the Cognac Shrimp, which came with gnocchi in a buerre blanc sauce and some green beans. It was fresh, rich, and absolutely delicious. My hubby tried the Roasted Half Chicken and really enjoyed it too. We splurged on the apple skillet for dessert and am so glad we did! It was especially delicious! I really love the atmosphere of this place. It's true to the history of the building but also has some modern elegance. The menus look like newspapers which I thought was a fun touch. To top it off our service was speedy and friendly! We'll definitely be back for another date night! read more

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Don't believe the reviews. Pretend fancy, pretend French. Everything tasted like airport food. Tough chicken. Flavorless steak sandwich (tasted like it had been rinsed). Bartender was our server and very good given how busy he was. Should have waited to eat at the Thai fusion place down the street. I should have known when I walked in on a Saturday night and the place was half empty and the happiest people were the high schoolers dressed for homecoming. EDIT: LOWERED TO ONE STAR AFTER I THOUGHT ABOUT MY BILL. read more

My Wife and I have dined at the Syndicate Bistro several times and have always enjoyed our drinks and food. The menu offers a fine selection of entrées that one wouldn't easily find elsewhere in this locality. The expertly-crafted sauces, seasonings, and cooking techniques make this wonderful restaurant transcend the experience offered by other local upscale restaurants. What amazes me most is that despite the extraordinary quality of the entrées and beverages, the atmosphere is very relaxing, low-key, and completely unpretentious! What a pleasant treat! We'll be back very soon! read more

We went here for a happy hour/dinner on a Tuesday night since we live a speakeasy theme. The bar is beautiful abs the atmosphere is comfortable. It did feel a little strange though as we were some of the only people in the bar/restaurant. Happy hour includes basic beer/wine and well drinks, but since we live specialty cocktails we went with the Syndicate old fashioned abs the black raspberry lemon drop martini not on happy hour. They were both nicely prepared, though we thought it was odd that my husband got his drink before I did and there was no one in the place. Appetizers are half price for happy hour, so we ordered the cauliflower dip, sliders, and mushroom toast. All were good. We especially liked the cauliflower dip and sliders. The mushrooms were tasty but it was mostly bread abs sauce with very few mushrooms. Overall we had a nice dinner but for some reason it was just a bit off- can't describe why. Nevertheless we would come back- the rest of the menu looked good too! read more

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