Food was good but the service was horrible. Server would not even let you eat in peace. You spend so much money to eat peacefully with your family. Table time limit was posted for 45 minutes and they didn't let you sit and eat even when it was only 20 minutes. Staff will be watching you like a hawk and will come to pick your plate when you finish your last bite. I am going to this place when it was so small and near blockbuster. However, staff is not good now and very disappointed. I was ignoring this from last visit, but this time it was worst as restaurant was empty and nobody was waiting even. Hope the owner makes improvement, otherwise future is not good if you don't give good service. read more

Best dosas in town...period! We tried the classic dosa( best!), pav bhaji dosa which was pretty average, idlis were soft and delish! Ambience good, they were kind enough to give us seats quickly even though it was the weekend and superpacked. Filter coffee was average Ambience 4/5 Food 5/5 Service 4/5 read more

Dosa craving?! This is your place!! My friend and I made a visit on a Monday evening. It was actually quite busy and the staff told us it would be a 20 to 30mins wait. We put down our names and in 10mins we seated, sweet!!! We were actually seated by the door but we did not mind since it was a 4 person table and we were just a party of 2. We were served water a few moments after seated. Browsing through the menu, it does get pretty overwhelming! There's a variety of dosas, appetizers, idly and Indian breads. We decided on our dosas but also wanted to share a appetizer. The server recommended the idly and vada combo. We got one of each of the yummy carb goodness. For those who do not know what idly is, it is a steamed rice cake. Vada is fried spiced lentil doughnut. We also got three sauces for dipping- sambar, coconut and tomato chutney. For our main courses, we shared the coriander dosa with the aloo (potato) masala and the country-style eggplant bengan dosa. Both dosas came with the same yummy dipping sauces. The dosas were huge and served hot and crispy. The flavours were on point for both dosas while our favourite was probably the eggplant (yes we are eggplant lovers!) The popular coriander dosa is still delicious and recommended. Lastly, all in all, our night was good and well satisfied with yummy food. The only thing was it felt like we were a bit rushed at the end as they came over with the bill and started to clear our tables. Nonetheless we still enjoyed the food and experienced! read more

Guru Lukshmi - Indian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

When it comes to dosa this is likely the best you'll find in the GTA. They have taken traditional recipes and added many more so there's never a lack of variety when looking to try new ones. Additionally majority of the items can be made gluten-free. You can also make reservations online up to even half a day ahead and that makes your life much easier because this place is packed all the time. The only reason I can't give this place 5 stars it's because the staff still has a long way to go. I understand the place is very busy but their walking areas are quite cramped. As a result if anybody is walking and trying to get to the washroom or their table if a staff member is bringing food they will be right behind you screaming" move please!!!!" Furthermore that don't even look at whether it's an older person or a child they're just on a mission to get the food to the table. I don't know if that's ever going to change because we've been her a few times now and that seems to stay consistent.. so I would say if you're looking for good food and you don't really care about the service or expecting traditional dedicated waiters by your table.. definitely check them out. read more

Guru Lukshmi - Mysore spring aloo dosa - Indian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

After COVID we were looking for good South Indian restaurant, then one of my friend refered this. Their food id Best in Toronto. Highly recommended. Keep the spirits high. read more

The best South Indian food I've had outside India. Precise and consistent service. I wish they opened a branch downtown or had multiple locations since is so hard to find a reservation read more

4.5 Stars Apparently this is the place to be in the area. Guru was packed on Saturday night. This is the first time I had dosas and won't be the last for sure. Wait time was over 1 hour so we had to get take out instead but my buddy lives around the corner so the food was still super fresh when we ate it. I got the butter garlic dosas and it was out of this world. The 3 different sauces they give you are great too. The dosa itself was crispy like a cracker and wasn't as spicy as I thought. Will be back for more next time I am in the city read more

Two words: MAKE RESERVATIONS. Few more words: DON'T ORDER YOUR DOSAS PAST 25% OF THE NORMAL SPICE. Geez, these dosas were SO tasty!! Trust me- as a Kerala girl, I know dosas! Atmosphere: such a beautiful interior. The lines were out the door and the place was PACKED on a Sunday afternoon. Keep in mind, they close at 3pm. Our server was fine- no issues there. So maybe they've gotten better servers based on past reviews of bad experiences... Food: The four of us got the masala dosa, Kara dosa, coriander dosa, and set dosa. All were extremely tasty and came with condiments like sambhar, and different types of chutneys. (I liked the red on and the mint the best). These chutneys are your only hope for the fire you put on your mouth. The sambhar was bad. Not bad enough for me to knock off a star, but you've really got to make the sambhar not taste like masala straight from the box. All together, it was around 50 ish bucks, which I believe is SUCH a great price for 4 happy, full tummies. Try it at least once! read more

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The reservation/seating attendants were not organized. The waiting room was very clustered and so were the workers. The mango lassi is way toooo sweet and taste like purée straight from the can. Our waitress didn't come to take our order for a good 20 minutes. Then she never came back until the end to give our bill. The waiters are all running around like crazy people and you can't enjoy your meal properly. One of the waiters hit me in the back of the head with their tray. The chaat dosa was great - highly recommend it. However, the Rava dosa was not up to par. It took way tooo long to prepare. It was moist and soggy while it should be crispy and thin read more

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You can only book reservations not before 10days and that too at their time which is 5pm. All reservations are done through yelp and not through their own website. If you go walk-in there is a wait time of more than 2 hrs. Poor customer service. Please keep customer convience on the forefront. Never going back or would not recommend it. read more

One of my favourite spots in Peel! Food is amazing, service is amazing, and the space looks amazing. Such great flavours and a variety of different dosas to try and experience. The best part about it is that its all vegetarian and they even have vegan options. The servers are super helpful too when your trying to decide something on the menu. They tell you exactly how spicy something is. Save yourself the trouble of waiting and make a reservation because they do get very busy especially on weekends. The sides for the dosas are delicious as well! The different chutneys and sambar was very flavourful. Dosas are super crispy and thin but you can also customize this to your liking. The pricing is also decent and very affordable. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Honestly definitely more hype than anything. The prices are a bit high, and the service is below average. Yes they have a lot of options for a make your own Dosa, but with more variety and quantity, there is a lower quality of Dosa. read more

Everything I love their food as soon as I land Toronto from Dallas I am on my way to the restaurant I book ahead of time so am not disappointed. Service is great too read more

Awesome food (Dosas) and worth the wait. We will come again. The service was fast and ambience was decent

Yet another fantastic dinner with the family here. Love the authentic paper, rava and masala dosas. Sambar and chutnies are always spot on! We always go out of our way to come here. Wish there there were more spots in the GTA that delivered such high quality South Indian food at reasonable prices. read more

Guru Lukshmi is one of the best in south indian based cuisine! in fact walk-ins are rare and chances are you'll need to reserve in advance to land a spot! The ambiance is amazing and the booths are my favourite spot! I usually order the Mysore masala bhajia dosa and its an explosion of flavour and hits close to home! It's served with hot sambhar and many flavourful condiments. The portion is filling for one person and appetizing! The service is great considering how busy they usually get. read more

Guru Lukshmi - Mysore Masala Bhaji Dosa - Indian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Guru Lukshmi is one of my absolute favourite spots in the GTA. Every time I go I think about the dosas until I can make it back. They have a wide variety of South Indian favourites, but their dosas are the specialty. They're incredible: perfectly crispy and great flavour. Some of my favourites are coriander and mysore. The chutneys that come with explode with flavour as well, especially the coriander, and tomato. It's hard to beat the value as well, most dosas are around $11-12, a great bargain. I usually go alone but bringing kids there has also been no problem. I've never had an issue with getting a seat, but I tend to go at for lunch on Fridays. Definitely reserve if you're going for dinner or on the weekend. read more

The dosa was really good! Value for money and I will certainly come back. They offer a wide variety of chutneys, fillings and dosa types. The downside is the the size of the restaurant and how crowded it can get. read more

Not the greatest fan of this place and have been here at least thrice now. I do appreciate the variety they have in dosas but taste wise, meh. The hype they have around their reservations and the attitude the hosts have when you ask them for an extra seat/ forget to mention you have a kid with you is always annoying. This time however service was much better than the previous times I have been. We were a bit early to our reservation as our group was super hungry. I requested the host to seat us if possible. Though initially they declined, they did give us our table earlier. Food was very quick to arrive for our large party of 8. They did bring out our mains before the appetizers and forgot about them, so we had to remind them to bring it. Overall, the taste was decent, but still not as good as some of the other south Indian restaurants. The dosa snob in me was not overly pleased, but nevertheless it was a much better experience compared to previous times. read more

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The freshest food and delicious. The best South Indian food in any time zone. Plan ahead.

I was introduced to this gem by my co-workers. This was my first time trying Dosas and now I'm hooked! The service is fast and friendly and food is amazing! Their selection of dosas is huge (ranging from mild to extremely spicy). I always get the Garlic Butter Dosa with aloo masala, as I can't handle too spicy. I would recommend making a reservation, as it gets extremely busy. I came once without one and I had to wait 1 hour for a table for four people. read more

Always book a table. My friends and I ordered the Dahi vadas as an appetizer followed by Pav bhaji dosa and Cheese Sandwich Uttapam. The ambience was great with great polite staff. The chutneys were exquisite, the taste authentic. I did find the vadas a bit too stiff tho. 4/5. The Pav bhaji dosa is a must have (5/5), something new, something to fill up the tummy after a long hard day. The cheese sandwich Uttapam took some time, (Which was clearly told to me beforehand) but I was a bit disappointed. I found way too many peanuts and a bit sweet. (3/5). Great place overall, would visit again. read more

Guru Lukshmi - Dahi Vada - Indian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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Best dosa in town. Uttapam needs to get improved.. Ambiance is good. Service is quick.

Superb Food. Fast service. Authentic South Indian food. Fast customer service. Thank you for making us day special. read more

I do not understand how people are giving this place less than a 5 star rating. This is the most definite 5 star I've ever given on Yelp. We have been to Guru Lukshmi maybe 20 times this year and it has never disappointed us. Yes, the place is extremely busy all the time. That's why you book a reservation and arrive on time! We never go there without a reservation because we don't want to wait around for an hour, hoping to get in. When we get there with a reservation, we are always seated right at our slotted time, or within a minute or two, which is incredible for how many people are trying to eat there. The service is impeccable as well. They have maybe 50 waiters running around taking orders and they're always around when you need something. If I need more sambar, I get it within a few minutes. I know some people may not like the rushed feel of the restaurant, but it's part of their system. They have to seat and feed so many people, so they're trying to get orders fulfilled and bills paid quickly and efficiently. We are usually in and out of there within 45 minutes, which is amazing for a restaurant. Personally, I love that we don't have to sit around for 2 hours just to eat dinner. Overall, this place is amazing and I think anyone that gave it less than 5 stars needs to go there again and truly evaluate the quality of the restaurant. read more

Guru Lukshmi - Paneer dosa - Indian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

As a family we had the unique pleasure of having the most delicious South Indian cuisine recently. The varied menu was amazing and the ambience, courteous and prompt service was much appreciated. Thank you. Wimsy & Devi Sinnatamby read more

Dosa are great. Sitting arrangement is slightly tight and sometimes congested but fud is top notch.

I think I'm a lil bit speechless after my experience with the Tofu Vegetable Spring Dosa at Guru Lukshmi, but I'll get it together and pen this review. A little background. I love dosa almost as much as I love pizza. I'll let that sit with you for a bit. My favorite South Indian places are to be found in Hicksville, Long Island, and I had a feeling that I'd be able to get something in that league in a similar pocket of the GTA. Kris U promised me that Guru Lukshmi might make me the best dosa I've ever had and man, he was right. I'm a spice fiend. And I love coconut anything, really. Crispy crepes are my jam, man. South Indian food is vegetarian-friendly and vegan aware. No hidden ghee or yogurt or cheese in anything (though you can get this here if you like!). Our waitress was utterly amazing and helpful and pointed both of us in the right direction of what we were looking for. I had never seen such a variety of stuffed dosas before! This is where they are leagues ahead of my favorite traditional hole in the wall joints on Long Island. They also allow you to adjust spice level (and suggest that yes, you might be as "crazy" as them and want your level at 120 percent. Next time I'll trust them on that because 100% wasn't that spicy for me, but that's OK). Because South Indian cuisine is vastly different from the more ubiquitous Northern variety, I undertand people might feel a little intimidated by it. Take your chances and come here. You can start with something simple and safe and just as delicious as the more daring and "extreme" varieties. Heck, they even offer up a tutorial on the menu! You can order your dosa with or without cheese, crispy or soft, with or without potato, etc. Getting back to my chosen dosa. What I loved about it: so flavourfully spicy, so wonderfully crispy and wrapped around spiced tofu chunks and shredded vegetables. But listen. No matter if it's your first, second or hundredth dosa, you MUST COME HERE because take it from a dosa-loving lady, this is the best fucking dosa I've ever had. read more

First time here. Initially looks like they have way too many rules e.g. "all members of party must be here to be seated ....there's a limited delay allowed...diners need to leave within a certain time frame". Was stressing me out a bit as I was running late. Worked out ok. Place was big and clean and service prompt. Many delicious combos of dosas and apps. Four adults shared two starters and two dosas. Everything tasted great. Sure enough by the end of the meal the servers kept coming to us every few minutes asking if we were done until finally the last server very apologetically explained they had more diners waiting for seating. I get it! Worth the wait and the pressure to be efficient. read more

One of the best dosas I've ever had. I ordered the masala dosa with cheese and it was so good. Perfect level of spice with lots of South Indian flavour. Definitely make reservations ahead of time as it's almost like VIP admission. read more

Guru Lukshmi - Masala dosa with cheese - Indian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

If you love Dosa, this is the place to go! You have to make reservations ahead of time.

Long time our family wished to go Guru Lakshmi but alway it is full and didn't get place. Today we booked online and get chance to go. Everything food, service , ambiance are awesome . Flavours of food was very authentic South Indian . Loved it. Planning to go soon again at GuruLakshmi . read more

Guru Lukshmi - Indian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I have been eating at Guru Lukshmi for years but definitely decided to write a review. Dosa is one of my fav dishes and I could eat it every week if logistics put aside. This restaurant is usually pretty busy for dinner times, especially Friday-Sunday, wait times could vary up to 30-45 mins if you didn't reserve a table but then they almost never answer their phones either. Service- could do better, at times they seem to be rushing you. One cannot expect to side here and hang out with family as they have signs posted of time limit. In Indian restaurant, service is always a point of discussion and an issue. Price- reasonable Food- majority of the time it's good, remember to let them know what spice level you would like and their medium is high spice. Do take their chilly next to the food description seriously! Cleanliness- it's fairly clean, except this time when the waiter cleaned spilled water on the floor and used same the cloth to wipe the table in front of our eyes. We surely complained and expressed our concerns. In spect of all this, we will be returning but hopefully they can focus on customer service and hygiene a little more. It's very easy to lose customers if you treat them can crap- hopefully owners can read this!! read more

Let me start by saying this place is delicious. Well not so much the place but the food...oh ya baby! After circling the parking lot several times (and the local neighbourhood) I finally rolled up on Guru Lukshmi for the UYE dinner planned by Nicole H. Pro-tip: Don't trust a GPS with the directions here, I did and ended up in front of someones house blocks away. When your GPS says you are within a minute or two start looking for the closest plaza and just got there. Guru is to South Indian cuisine what The Keg Mansion is to steak - Class! This place was slammed with patrons of South Indian and Indian background alike so I knew right away this place HAD to be legit. I currently feel like the worst Yelp review writer ever because I was so blinded by hunger I asked what the most famous Dosa was of our server and ordered whatever her recommendation was without noting the name (bad..bad yelper). My DC's who arrived before me were sharing in a Medhu Vada appetizer which essentially was deep fried Indian donuts that are served with sambar and chutney to dip. Yum! My Dosa (which I added cheese to for an additional cost) was massive! And alos uncharacteristic of other Dosa I've eaten, as opposed to long, and rolled, my selection came folded over like an Indian Style Panzerotta (Calzone). The taste factor was a hybrid between Indian Vegetarian Cuisine and a Quesidilla. Served with a selection of chutneys I can only describe it as Delicious. This place is non-alcoholic so don't expect to have a drink with your meal. Water is the way to go anyway! And lastly, the price? Second to none! Dosa's ranged from $8-$14 all in - For Dinner!! Ya, I'll be back! Eatcrest Out! read more

Guru Lukshmi - Using my hand to show scale - Indian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

My very first visit to Guru could've gone wrong, terribly wrong. After reading the numerous yelp reviews and seeing that they now take reservations, I immediately took advantage of it and emailed them my details. After I got off work, I noticed that the email bounced back, so I didn't have reservations after all. AND when I did get there, their reception area was a madhouse, people everywhere, and a constant stream to replenish the ones being seated! Majority of the people who were dining there, at least on a Friday night, were Indian, so I think it speaks for their authenticity. Another tip off was the Indian man, seated next to me, who kept gushing, "Oh, this sambar is delicious!", "Just like Bombay", etc. Anyway, here's the deal: Unlike some of the reviews, service was actually PLEASANT. They wait-time they estimated was accurate which was good! Even though the host only scribbled the first 2 letters of my name, he actually didn't forget about me, another bonus! Despite the hustle 'n bustle, all the workers seemed sweet, including the waitress. Food: Ordered Mysore Bhaji Masala Dosa + Pav Bhaji Dosa, both medium, off their "Creative Creations & Signature Dosas" section. HONESTLY, after trying both of them, I couldn't really separate the 2 as there were only slight differences. Both were good, although I remember liking the Mysore slightly more! Medium spice left an indelible, slow-burn in my mouth - not a bad thing! :) Menu: Can be a bit overwhelming if you're not familiar with what these dishes are. There is also various options of spice, oil, crispy level, and whether or not you want cheese (not authentic): http://www.gurulukshmi.com/food.html Portion Size: Just the dosa as a main was enough for me! Only water, no dessert. I just wished that I had more space (or larger party) to share some of the apps, like idlys. One more thing, I can't believe this place is veggie. Carnivores, TRUST ME, you won't miss a thing! read more

Guru Lukshmi - Mysore + Pav Bhaji Dosas, sambar in metal container, 3 different sauces: 1 - coconut based, 1 - mint, 1 - tomato?? - Indian Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

Guru Lukshmi is by far the best South Indian restaurant anywhere around. After living 5 years+ in South India this is the only one that gets the approval seal! Absolutely delicious food. I always have the vada(lentil bun) / idli(rice bun) combo in the beginning (dipped in the curry as it should be), an it's never changed. Always perfectly cooked and spiced. The rasam (South Indian soup) is yes very spicy but bloody delicious! But the key are the dosa's, I always try the basic first to make sure and it was great, hence I've tried a bunch of their dosa types and I've yet to find fault with any of them! All of them are just so good!! Lastly make sure you have the Madras Filter Coffee. It brings back memories! Go there ASAP! An make a reservation! read more

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Love love love the dosas here! Mouthwatering!! Despite of the wait times, it's worth it because the food is delicious.

I'm surprised at how busy this was on a Monday night - line up outside the door! We had a reservation so didn't take us long to get seated (though we had to wait until most of our group arrived). I ordered the crispy dosa with potato masala, and shared an idli appetizer. The food was great, I especially liked the idli (very soft and doughy) - not sure how it's supposed to taste as this was my first time trying this. The mint/coconut/sambhar sauces were all very distinct, moreso than at other places I've tried. The sambhar was delicious but there were some whole spices at the bottom that I drank that left a very bitter taste in my mouth. I haven't had this happen before - not sure why this spice isn't completely crushed up, or strained and removed. NOTE: If you need separate bills, announce that at the time of ordering. The server said he could not provide separate bills at the end, only split the bill equally. read more

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Holy moly, this place has some insanely delicious food. I came for Nicole H's UYE. Luckily, we both showed up early and treated ourselves to an appetizer: Medhu Vada, which was light, crispy and incredibly addictive. They're basically deep fried donuts that you dip in sambar, chutney and some other sauce that was tasty. I ordered one of the specialty dosas, the Chettinad Masala Dosa with aloo masala. It had three chili's beside it. There was quite a bit of heat, which was making my face sweat the entire time we were eating. After that, it felt like I swallowed whole coals for a couple of hours. That'll keep you warm all winter! It was absolutely delicious, the dosa was crisp and light, and it was all vegan, which simplifies things for my dairyfreeness. It was absolutely delicious, but it's about a half hour drive out of Toronto. It's definitely a destination to go to the next time I'm in Mississauga. Oh and atmosphere was fine, lots of families with babies. Service was insanely quick and friendly. You can steal free WIFI from the Wild Wing next door if you're so inclined. read more

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What can I say about Guru Lukshmi... For sure it's an experience in itself. We walked into this whole production unexpectedly and it was really cool - although probably cool for us since we were out of town on vacation. I don't know how others deal with it on a regular basis. :) So I was randomly yelping Indian restaurants in Mississauga, since we were visiting Toronto. Everyone's heard of the Indian crowds there. I ran across GL and we decided to drop by for dinner. It was a bit of a hike from the city, but we get there like... 9:10pm and noticed some CRAZINESS! :) There were people out the door jam packed! Talk to the guy, and he's like there's a 1.5 hour wait. Nuts... never experienced that at an Indian restaurant. The kids were hungry, so we put our name down and actually took the kids to Taco Bell. :-) I know... it's big in America. Hadn't had it on the entire trip, and the kids jumped up like they saw Santa when I mentioned there was one like 5 miles away. Can you imagine? A dinner adventure before dinner? So then we get back and it's still like 30 minutes to go. We were chit chatting with the host and all and some of the other seated guests - recon before the big showdown... Found out they not only do dosas, but they have innovative kinds of dosas. Like, Pao Bhaji Dosa, Khaara Dosa, etc. The menu had probably like 40 different kinds of dosas. We're reading the articles about this place and how many times they've had to expand and they still have 1.5 hour waits. We finally get seated and then it hits you. Service. Indian restaurants can be as popular as the Backstreet Boys, but Indian service is going to remain Indian service. There was a bunch of confusion and miss-steps throughout the experience. They don't seem to have assigned waiters for the tables, so we had numerous people stopping by with updates, questions, etc. One person was like, the waitress couldn't "get" the order so he came to confirm it. One lady said they were out of Mango Lassi for the night and then 3 minutes later they brought us some. The guy was like, they were just making more. I could go on and on with these things, but really, the star of GL is the food, so I will move on. Idli Sambhar - Loved them. Comes with coconut and this spicy chutney. Sambhar was good and the idlis were just the right texture. Not too hard and not too squishy either. Great start. Onion Rava Masala Dosa - what was better about this than other places was that it was very thin and crispy. Thinner than most places I've had it. I had the masala on the and it was just a great dosa. The dosas all came with the coconut and spicy chutney, and also this green minty one. I like the first two most. Butter Masala Dosa - I didn't have this one, but it looked great. Those that were eating it enjoyed it. Mysore Bhaji Masala Dosa - So I tasted this one and it was very unique. Basically, they had mixed in some Pau Bhaji masala into the Mysore Masala, so it was a mixture of those of those flavors. Very interesting. Personally, I would stick to the basics, especially when trying a new place. I'm glad someone else ordered this one and I got to taste it. Overall, very crispy, flavorful, and good. Badam Halwa - I really liked it. Others I was with said it was too sweet - more sugar than the norm, but I thought it was great. It comes in a really small portion, probably because it's quite rich, and very good. As I mentioned, Guru Lukshmi was an interesting experience. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed our evening with as many adventures as it had. Best dosa in North America? Well, better than other ones I've had in North America. Actually, with some of the variety, it may be the ONLY place where you can get some of these dosas at all. Definitely recommend GL for someone in the area. Oh, and supposedly they take reservations so definitely call ahead. read more