I always end up here during the Friday dinner rush, and the to go orders are ringing off the hook. Might feel a bit slow waiting for your order to be taken if you show up hungry, but the food comes out fast, hot, and delicious. Note, this is not the place if you're craving roast duck, roast pork or Chinese BBQ. Beef stew chow fun has big chunks of soft savory beef and big chewy noodles covered in sauce. Loved it. The beef stew dry noodle is similar, but not stir fried and comes with a cup of hot broth. Salt and pepper squid is really good. Perfectly light batter fried crispy. Splendidly salty and tossed with jalapeños, garlic and scallions. Always need to order this when I come here. Whole fried sole is perfectly cooked every time. Crispy and doused with a soy, ginger and scallions. This whole fish is perfect for two people. Honey walnut shrimp hits and comes with big juicy shrimp. It's always got an uneven coating of the mayo sauce, and the walnuts taste like they are freshly toasted. General's chicken is a sleeper hit. I watched a platter come sizzling out of the kitchen to another table and it smelled heavenly. I heard the other table talk about how good it was and had to order it. No regrets! Definitely another must have whenever we come. Clams and black bean sauce are also really good and satisfying. Not the ribbed grey colored clams, but the smooth white and purple ones. Smaller in size, but they make up for it in quantity and flavor. Comes with bell peppers and onions. Salt and pepper pork was good, but maybe a little too salty for me. Great texture and easy to eat. Peking pork was typical, sweet a savory with the reddish sauce. More meat than ribs. Black bean pork ribs were similar to those you get when you order the steamed version at dim sum. Wonton noodle soup is so light. Broth is good and noodles chewy. Includes some bok choy. Chinese beef and broccoli is really good. Tender beef and tender gailan in a light brown sauce. I honestly never order beef and broccoli, and this Chinese version really surprised me. Dry scallop and egg white fried rice is another sleeper hit. Seriously one of my favorites dishes here. It tastes clean. Has a lovely mix of textures with the shredded dry scallop and the chopped spring peas. Honestly, a delicious take on fried rice that is not overly salty or oily. The decor leaves much to be desired. Mostly white space with a few four-top tables and some large round tables for groups. AC is always blasting, and exactly what you want during these hot Sacramento summers. I definitely recommend Jade Fountain Cafe for simple Chinese food that tastes really good. read more

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Food was good (as always). We had green beans with pork, beef with gai-lon(Chinese broccoli), fish with tofu, and dry cooked chow fun. Service was good. This is one of our go-to restaurants for friend get-together meals because of the reliable good food and ambience. read more

Located in a quasi-run down strip mall on Freeport. However, don't let that steer you away from here, as the restaurant serves really delicious comfort food. We usually get our favorites as they never disappoint (see pics). Never too salty, nor too greasy. Portions are pretty decent for the price. Good for family gatherings, as much of their menu will satisfy everyone at the table. The two servers that are usually here are pretty friendly, and they speak Cantonese and English. The food comes pretty quickly once you order. The cleanliness of the restaurant is what you would normally expect of a Chinese restaurant, so not bad. Parking can be a little tough sometimes, but with the closures of businesses in the strip mall, it appears that is less of a case now. read more

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We come here for the memories. This was my Poe Poe's favorite restaurant. We came here often with her. It was down the street from her house so it was really convenient. Parking is hit or miss. Usually we can get a parking space right up front like today, but other times it's packed and you're lucky to find a spot down the strip mall. Last time we parked at the far end of the strip mall near the massage place. Not the other far end so the walk wasn't bad. We got a spot so we really can't complain. We were a party of over 20 so we took up most of the spots. We had a cousins reunion here twice in the past year and it was a success. They have a nice banquet area. The food was good. I wouldn't reccomend the all out seafood menu if you aren't into oysters and clams. I prefer the Americanized menus that they never have for banquets. Today was special. My mom was visiting from out of town so I treated her to lunch to relive the Good O' Times. We reminisced about coming here with her mother and what she ordered and about her quality of life. Also we recalled the all of a sudden death she experienced. It was totally out of the blue. She did live a good life. We ordered her favorite dish. Tofu with gravy and beef. And then we ordered Chinese Broccoli which wasn't a favorite of hers. She liked the American Broccoli better, but I wanted some variety and my mom eats American broccoli every week. Today was a really great time and we look forward to returning on her next visit. read more

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Jade fountain never disappoints! For lunch, we got the beef chow fun, salt and pepper fish fillet, scallop fried rice, pea sprouts, and tofu clay pot. Service is fast and food is delicious with the wok smell! If I'm ever remotely near jade fountain in Sac, I will definitely go read more

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This is a Cantonese restaurant located on Freeport area . It is famous for various types of congee . That s why I visited it. I came as a late lunch like 1:30 pm so there was no crowd . It got busy on weekend esp Sunday at 12:30 pm . You may want to arrive a little early like 11:00 am to avoid the crowds. It is always hard to find parking right in front of the restaurant but you can park on the streets near by . There are two huge TV monitors on the wall for Sacramento kings ( basketball ) and news . Instead of a Sports bar , it is a Sports restaurant! Today I ordered the pork liver & pork belly congee . The protein part was very fresh and delicious. The congee is smooth and silky . One of the best ways they make congee and most restaurants have congee that have the rice and broth separately. Lots of tables and are roomy . They have quite a few big tables for big groups . Local families come here for birthday and reunions . On top of congee , other dishes are also delicious. . For example : Creamy soup with egg , chicken and corn ; beef tendons, pork knuckles stewed , stir fry beef with broccoli in oyster sauce, oysters with roasted pork clay pork , tofu with beef with gravy , salt & pepper wings , seafood over rice plate , etc . Today the customer service was excellent. Best price ever. The portion was generous and I only needed to pay $10.75 for the big bowl of congee . Highly recommended! Please come at their non busy hours. Or else you may not have a good experience as mine . read more

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Wow, this place has been around for years! We got take out for a student event and the students wanted fried rice and chow mein noodles. Both were pretty good and generous. In the distant past, we have loved asking for wonton noodle dry and honey garlic spare ribs, but it's been years. We need to go back with the family and order some more traditional dishes. read more

We stopped by Jade Fountain Cafe for lunch. Friendly greet before we sat down. We ordered the combination #1 and #3. We were served a wonton soup before our dish came out. Our dish arrived and the portion size is very generous. Combo #1 the fried rice was a little light on flavor, sweet & sour pork was tasty and the beef broccoli was ok. The meat was very tenderize and the texture was a little different to me. Combo #2 was the same items but with bbq pork chow mien, which was light on flavor and lots of veggie than noodle. The egg roll was very crunchy and veggie. Plenty of seating inside and it was filled when we were there for lunch. Overall, good place for Chinese food. read more

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Updatedd! Came after awhile on a wednesday evening, pretty empty. We ordered malay chow fun, beef stew clay pot, peking ribs and salt n pepper fish. Came out after 20 ish mins which is pretty long but wtv. Overall was pretty good, chow fun was mid tho not enough flavor kinda tasteless. Beef stew was good, lots of meat and tender, came with tofu as well. Peking ribs pretty good as well, tender and soft pieces. Fish was gooodd, lots of breading lol but very crisp and taste good. Service is wtv, classic chinese restaurant but better than other chinese restaurants since they speak some english too. Prices pretty good! Portions good as well. Glad i came back to try jade fountain again! read more

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The Jade Fountain has been our "go to" Chinese restaurant for Cantonese cuisine...located on Freeport Blvd in a one-story strip of small businesses near the Sacramento Zoo. The food includes some traditional dishes (such as Bitter Melon with beef) along with my favorite Cantonese dishes, the House Special Chow Mein and the Salt and Pepper Pork Chops. My partner (who is from Hong Kong) especially likes their Beef Chow Fun. The serving sizes are very generous and we like ordering their "Combination Specials" for lunch (which always means will have leftovers for another meal!) Service is swift & pleasant. You may have to park on Freeport Blvd. since it is limited...but that worked out for us! read more

I'm a long time customer. Tastes like home cooked meals. They clearly care about their food. Only place to get braised trotter. The staff is nice and accommodating. More comfortable since the renovation. I wish they got rid of the large group fee, I'd leave a bigger tip anyway. I'd go here every week if I could read more

For me Jade Fountain is the best Chinese Comfort food spot in town. Sure the place next door is ok. The place across the street is close but is not as authentic. Jade Fountains dishes are consistently delicious. Their best dish is their Beef Stew Chow Fun which is pretty much the best in Sacramento. Some other Jade Fountain staples are their sweet and sour fish, dumpling soup, egg foo young and tempura chili salt prawns with green beans. Prices have doubled since my original review. Dumpling soup was $7.50 and is $15.95 now. That being said this is still my go to Chinese food spot prices have gone up but portions are still large enough to fill you up. read more

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Called in take-out order. Staff said food would be ready in 15 minutes. It was busy on Saturday in the area. I don't even try to park in the lot on weekends. Found street parking. Tried the Fujian style tofu and braised fish fillet with tofu clay pot. Both were good. The Fujian style tofu had black mushrooms, snow peas. Tofu was firm. Loved that it had lots of sauce, great over rice. My mom preferred the braised fish fillet with tofu clay pot. The tofu was soft. Looking forward to trying other dishes! read more

Jade Fountain Cafe - Fujian style tofu - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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food was alright, ordered Salt & pepper pork spare ribs and it was too salty. I was offered water at the beginning and I wanted to order a tea drink with my food but the waitress never came to see if I needed anything. read more

Food is always good. Service is you know. What can I say. Sometimes the best food doesn't always have the best service. Love the tofu pot. I usually order it with fish but this time ordered it with oysters. Parking can be challenging. read more

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They're always nice here and the food is great, portions are big so you always leave full they serve complimentary tea as well read more

Family and I visited recently and enjoyed the service and food. We ordered a steamed fish dish, oyster clay pot, and salt and pepper shrimp. We also ordered a side a rice for the table. The food came out quick and everything was really tasty. I'd be interested in visiting again and trying other dishes. If you visit during prime time, you may need to wait. However, the food is worth it. read more

I have been coming here since I was young and this has always been a great family spot since then. I haven't been here in years and I am pretty sure it's under new management/Owners. Service is not the best anymore I don't know what happened to this place. Food was okay not the best. We asked for a large table with the Lazy Susan and they refused to give it to us. Said it was reserved. My parents never had problems in the past and that made me mad the way they argued with them about seating. Literally barely anyone in there. If you're going back hoping that it was how it was before don't go. Just being honest... read more

Jade Fountain Cafe - Salt & Pepper Shrimp Salted Fish & Chicken Fried Rice Fried Sol Fish Salt & Pepper Spare Ribs Mixed Vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We've gotten take out from the Jade Fountain several times now, and since becoming vegetarian, I always order the same exact thing because it is mouth-watering, great value, and combines into one dish things I would have to order separately at basically every other Chinese place I frequent. Chinese Vegetable with Bean Curd. Be sure to repeat this exactly from the menu so there isn't any confusion. I tend to get the Hong Kong Style Noodle treatment when I order this one. Are you sure you want that? Yes quite sure. Promise. Chinese Vegetable with Bean Curd. It is a beautiful medley of the Chinese vegetables I love, AND tofu (bean curd is tofu, mind blowing I know), nice and juicy, not fried, possibly braised, I'm not a chef, AND tofu skin, AND all of this is over a bed of thin noodles in sauce. It's easily enough for two meals, even three if you're not super hungry. Amazing. Presentation is also something to consider here. I've never seen a place cut carrot pieces into tiny little shapes. Flowers, geometrical shapes, even snowflakes. Wow. I also like the veggie egg rolls. They're crispy and have excellent flavor with minimal grease. My feller gets meat eater dishes and has enjoyed all of them so far. Customer service is great. No complaints. We have not dined in here together in a long time, so this is mostly a review for to go orders. Check out Jade Fountain if you like a real vegetarian menu and delicious food for a good price. read more

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update: well the burned door into their kitchen is still there but a sign that says "Employees Only" is covering the burn/stained area...perhaps putting in a new door might be a better option? Ok ok - enough of the kitchen door, what did we order and how were the dishes. 1) bitter melon w/beef in black bean sauce: this was a very very good dish. Why? Because they kept the integrity of the bitter melon. Some other restaurants would blanche the bitter melon to reduce the bitterness- not here. it was not blanched, still fresh and green and maintained the original bitterness. spot on dish. yum 2) salt/spicy fish fillet: another great dish with fresh crunchy jalapenos and tons of pieces of lightly fried fish. another great yummy dish 3) braised fish fillet clay pot: this dish arrived but with fried fish fillets and not braised. what happened? Alright just being picky here. the dish was still good with black mushrooms, pieces of roast pork, and tender pieces of fried tofu w/green peas. 4) tomato beef chow mein with thin noodles. dish was ok. The sauce was a little watery but was still decent. This place is still a "go to" place for cantonese style dishes. Just needs a little update on the decor and their restrooms could use a good cleaning and restoration. read more

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Love the food. Everything we ordered was so yummy I keep coming back and try different dishes

Good food. Consistent and comforting. Been eating here for decades and will continue to visit. Friendly staff

Haven't been here in years... I've forgotten how good it is. This place is truly authentic traditional Chinese food. I think they have the best beef chow fun, dry style. Portion is great and price is reasonable. Waitress spoke perfect English! read more

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Jade Fountain Cafe in Sacramento is, without a doubt, the crown jewel of Chinese dining in the area. From the moment you sit down to the time you roll out with a full belly and takeout bags in hand, it's a culinary experience that keeps you coming back. Let's start with the standout dishes. The General Tso's Chicken is pure perfection--crispy, saucy, and just the right balance of sweet and spicy. It's easily the best in town and leagues above your standard orange chicken. The salt and pepper spare ribs? A must-order. Tender, crispy, and packed with bold garlic and pepper flavor, they're the kind of dish you'll be daydreaming about later. The honey walnut shrimp is a classic done right, with crunchy shrimp bathed in a luscious creamy sauce and perfectly candied walnuts. For carb lovers, the salted fish fried rice is a flavor bomb with just the right kick of umami, and the chow fun is silky and satisfying. If you're in the mood for something hearty, the eggplant clay pot is a smoky, saucy masterpiece of texture and flavor. Oh, and don't sleep on the chicken wings--they're solid, crispy goodness that pairs perfectly with just about everything. The ambiance here is ideal for gatherings. The round tables are spacious and can easily fit 10 people--we had four big guys in our group, and no one felt cramped. Whether you're planning a family dinner or a friends' feast, the setup is perfect. Plus, Jade Fountain absolutely shines for catering. Their service is reliable and accommodating, making it a fantastic choice for parties or events. For smaller groups, calling ahead for takeout is super convenient, and the staff is always gracious, even if there's a bit of a language barrier. Patience goes a long way, and they're more than happy to help you get exactly what you need. Parking can be a little tricky, especially during busy hours. There's a small lot with just one row of regular and disability spots, but street parking is usually available, and it's worth the short walk. If you're coming from Elk Grove, Roseville, or anywhere within a 20-minute drive, don't hesitate--it's a trip you won't regret. Pro tip: Bring a group and order family style. My go-to strategy? The number of people in your group plus two extra dishes. For five people, order seven dishes--three or four proteins, two carbs, and a veggie dish. You'll have an amazing feast and plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day. Jade Fountain isn't just a restaurant; it's a food haven where knowing what to order unlocks its full magic. Whether it's for a casual lunch, a celebratory dinner, or catering your next event, this is Chinese cuisine at its finest. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Four stars, huh? Did we order wrong? We did order a special, but.....four stars? Ok, so the woman helping us and serving us was very nice. The Diet Coke was cold, so that was good too. Now, onto the food. We both ordered a special that came with sweet and sour chicken, broccoli beef, pork fried rice, and soup. To be fair, the soup broth was tasty and refreshing. Sure, it is still summer type weather outside, but it was good. The food went downhill from there. The pork fried rice was dry, old, and had no taste. I had to add soy sauce.....something I typically do not do with fried rice. The clincher of the meal was the "beef" in the broccoli beef was the type of "meat" that is in Chinese restaurants that get the lowest quality that is probably allowed to be served for human consumption. You take one bite, and before you decide to masticate and consume, you politely spit it in your napkin and set it aside. I usually go for hole in the walls and mom and pop shops, but I will definitely NOT be returning. Sorry to sound so harsh, but you need to up your game if you want to be competitive amongst Chinese food restaurants in Sacramento read more

Jade Fountain Cafe - Decent dumpling soup - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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My mom was ripped off when paying the bill this weekend, by the owner no less. We ordered the $70+ family dinner plus a shrimp fried rice. Total should've been no more than $100 before tip. She was told her total was $120 by the owner, did not present her with the bill, asked for cash. We had been helping local small businesses by paying in cash recently but this was a lesson that not all deserve our support. We will not be dining here again and my mom will be spreading the word in her community groups. Little old ladies talk a lot. read more

Great place to eat and awesome staff. I come here occasionally on my lunch breaks or to pickup dinner. My favorite is the hot and sour soup. I can't get enough of it. It's delicious and really nice to eat on a cold winter day/night. The shrimp fried rice and the wor wonton soup are another one of my favorites. I'd definitely give this place a try. The food is delicious and you can't really beat the price. read more

Jade Fountain Cafe - Wor Wonton - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

We have been here for more than 25 years and always ordered the same thing. But today everything tasted off and the yang chow fried rice was very bland as if they forgot to put seasoning on it. I have to recook at home to make it better and not much meat inside either :( Egg gravy shrimp tasted like it was missing something. And Peking spare ribs also tasted like it was missing something. Did the chef change? Ownership still looks the same read more

Delicious Chinese comfort is why you'd want to come here. I used to come to Jade Fountain for years to get their pork liver & pork congee (rice porridge) whenever I was under the weather or needed something comforting. I moved away and came back 20 years later to find out this place made it through the decades as well as the pandemic. The location is a bit obscure and in a very very old strip of equally old looking shops and small businesses. There is dedicated parking but mind you that you can easily pass this place so trust your GPS and just pull into the parking lot. Easier to walk a few doors down than having to do a U-Turn. You can also park on the street too. Inside you'll find a handful basic chairs and tables with a few traditional 10 top tables for larger parties. There is one main server but she is quick and gets the job done. Food comes out fast and piping hot! Don't expect bells and whistles here, it's an old school vibe but will always meet expectations on tasty food. read more

The food is delicious and it's one of the few places we can get Tomato Beef! We always get take out when we are visiting Sacramento.

They used to have the best beef stew in town, recent reviews say nothing about it anymore? Quality must went down to hell

First time eating here and it was delicious! Service was quick and courteous, the food was very tasty, and it didn't break the wallet (well appreciated these days). Would eat here again if in the area. read more

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Our HK style spareribs was raw so I told them. They took it back, put more sauce on it, microwave it and brought it back out. Ok, fine, whatever. They even the the audacity to charge us a 18% service fee, for 4 people!!!! read more

Jade Fountain Cafe - Service charges 18% for a party of 4!!! - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Great Chinese food and great service! I would recommend this restaurant if you like Chinese food.

I liked that they opened early at 10:00am compared to some other places that opened at 11:00am. I ordered to go from here: beef stew clay pot, Peking spareribs, salt & pepper squid, and salt & pepper tofu. I called it in and it was ready by the time I went to pick it up. Everything was pretty good, but I enjoyed the squid the most. I would order from here again. read more

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翡翠泉咖啡館有中國這邊最好的餛飩湯。 翡翠創辦人咖啡館的服務是我來北京以來最好的。 翡翠噴泉咖啡館的工作人員很棒。 自從我來香港以來，我還沒有享受過這麼多的服務。 This place has the best wonton soup, I can't eat shrimp for religious reasons, but I can't stop eating the wontons so good! The staff is so nice and friendly and they have large tables for big groups. The outside looks rough, but the inside has authentic Chinese food on this side of Hong Kong! read more

Jade Fountain Cafe - Extra crispy fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

Our friend introduced us to this cafe. She bought peking spare ribs for me and I was hooked! So, when we were in Sacramento area, we visited Jade Fountain Cafe. We went around lunch time (1pm) and seated immediately. The restaurant is in a small complex with some parking spots at the front. - Chicken with salted fish fried rice: the first one to arrive (about 10 mins after ordering). The portion was pretty generous. It had lots of salted fish & chicken pieces. It was good. - Peking spare ribs: our FAVE! The portion was generous (big pieces of spare ribs). The sauce was tangy & sweet (similar to sweet & sour pork chop but a tad sweeter). The spare ribs were crispy yet the meat was tender. We would order this every time we visited the restaurant! Overall, good food & portion for the price. We will definitely come back to try different items. read more

Jade Fountain Cafe - Peking spareribs - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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For Chinese food over the years, it's usually here or another nearby Chinese restaurant. Since the other restaurant has declined in quality the last few visits, Jade Fountain has been the go to lately. A few dishes typically ordered include: Jade's Deluxe Stir-Fry, a Clay Pot (usually Eggplant or Fish & Tofu), Pea Sprouts w/Garlic, and a Chow Mein. On our most recent visit we had the usuals and also asked for a battered/fried fish with green beans. This dish was very good, light and crispy batter. Service has been overall good; there's some instances of service being stereotypical of Chinese restaurants. Jade Fountain has been around for a long time, I believe 15+ years. It's a great option for Chinese food in Sac. Sometimes some of the dishes aren't as good as they were on a previous visit, but it's usually pretty solid. read more

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My family and I have gone here for 35 years. In other words, since my family relocated here, before I was born, before their remodel, before Yelp reviews. I have vivid memories playing in their red booths and getting handed a fortune cookie at their bar. DO NOT come here for linen service, wine pairings, official three course menus, or being waited hand and foot with dimmable lighting. DO COME for reliable quality, family styled portion sizes, and a taste of comfort. Jade Fountain has remained a true staple in my family for shared meals and has passed the taste test of Hong Kong immigrants, my extended family that lived in Chinatown(s), and even my own relatives visiting from Hong Kong. Is it "real & authentic Chinese food"? Well, you tell me! 6 main dishes (2 of them including seafood - receipt for the description) feeding 8 hungry and sunburnt family members after 2 master's of ceremonies for under $100?! (My mom provided the veggies and pot of rice, we are thrifty Asians after all ). This spread was a great mixture of ABC and "traditional" noodles. Everyone, including my sister's future family in law was satisfied and stuffed to the brim. Speak Chinese to order? Awesome. English? They got you. Barely stammered out my phone number & my meal order for pick up in Cantonese and the waitress gave me a wave of encouragement I will live, stand, and fight on my Jade Fountain hill. Anyone that comes for them will need to go through me & pry away my salt & pepper ribs. read more

Jade Fountain Cafe - Chinese Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I think Jade Fountain on Freeport blvd has the best Chinese food and they give alot. Love their beef stew and tomato beef chow mein Hong Kong style. I can't imagine anything else they make isn't very tasteful. The restaurant is very casual. Lots of seating. I enjoy ordering out. read more