Love the menu and the chandeliers. We traveled through for our grandson and loved it. Will be back!read more

I have driven by this place to get to Target and Marshalls so many times, but it always seemed so…read morepacked I never really wanted to bother to stop. I did see they allow you to make reservations on Open Table, so I booked it for a weekday to try it out. It wasn't nearly as busy as the parking lot looked, there was plenty of seating. It was a nice day so they had the windows open and they also had someone playing live music so it was a tad loud but, not overly loud where you can't hear your conversation. The menu is not your typical menu, it's very crafty if that's a word. The service was very good, and she explained the menu well and we took her up on her recommendations. Turkey pastrami which I had never had before. It tastes really fresh and felt healthy. The salad comes in a little small bowl but full of goodness. It's a really nice place for a girls night out, or a family dinner. Wouldn't consider it a good place for date night as it is pretty loud.

Our experience at the Rusty Bucket was fantastic! Great service!! Our waiter gave us a free…read moreappetizer since it was our first time and the chicken fingers did not disappoint. The meatloaf was great as well. I'm usually anti-gravy on meatloaf but it added so much flavor. Love the cozy inside and decor.

The service was great. The food was not…read more The bartenders did a terrific job. They were very friendly and they worked quickly. The place was packed on a Saturday night. There were almost no open tables or seats at the bar. I ordered the meatloaf (comes with mashed potatoes & gravy and green beans). I was hoping for something that tasted homemade, like Grandma's meatloaf, but this looked and tasted like a TV dinner that they cooked in a microwave. The mashed potatoes were too salty.

Food, ambiance, and service = straight fire!…read more Chicken n Waffles were delicious. Had to go training wheels because I'm a weenie-- but still flavorful, crispy, and juicy! Yum! Colleague got the El Guapo and it was delicious too. Crazy big portion! Plus crispy Diet Coke! 10/10

My wife and I decided to try this place based on several great YELP reviews and comments from…read morefriends. The most important advice I got was, if I order the food "spicy", then I should be prepared to have the air sucked out of my lungs. That's my only food alert. So, I ordered a chicken tenders dinner at the "mild" level of spicy with a side of chicken étouffée. WOW!! It was delicious and the large portions of both the tenders and étouffée were a surprise. My wife also ordered the chicken tenders dinner, but with no spices added. She decided on onion rings as her side and said they were not very good. I tried one and I have to agree the onion rings are not on the same level of tastiness as the rest of their food. The restaurant was clean and had lots of seating. They also have a bar if you need some liquid courage to try a higher spicy level on your food. Since it was our first visit here the wait staff was very nice and helped us decide on what to pick. I highly recommend you give HotBoys a try, but as one YELP friend found out.......if you search the internet for "hot boys" be prepared for the results you get......:)

Magical ! Love this place . When I walked in, I felt transported into another Country…read more My friend and I had met for a late lunch on a Friday afternoon. We did not have any wait time for a table. The menu is super overwhelming, there is a lot to read through and understand. I started with the 5 skewer option- beef, chicken, scallops, zucchini and pork belly. I would not recommend the pork belly. Some of my skewers were luke warm. So next time, I will ask that they are all hot. My friend ordered the ying/yang bowl and it had 2 separate sauces,; white creamy and a red miso sauce. They were both delicious. We also had to order the matcha tiramisu. It came in this Japanese decadent box. The presentation here is fantastic. There is a call button for your waiter, which I think is genius, because everyone needs different times to review the menu and decide what they want. We had a lot of questions about the menu. Everything was good, food temperature could be improved. The waiter was very patient with us, no rush. I really enjoyed the atmosphere here and look forward to bringing back alot of people to try this place. It's quite the dining experience! Definitely recommend for all ages.

I visited Kyuramen on a Friday evening and it couldn't have been more perfect. It was quiet and the…read morerush had passed so the service was quick and the staff was certainly friendly. I loved the atmosphere and the art as well as the well designed seating. The food was great! I had the Katsuobushi ramen and the pork was really flavorful. The spring rolls and purple sweet potato fries were delicious as well.

I actually ended up eating at Big Lug twice during my trip, and that's probably the best…read morerecommendation I can give. I always order the Cuban when a new restaurant has one on the menu, and Big Lug's did not disappoint. It was juicy, flavorful, and one of the better Cubans I've had in a while. On my second visit, I went with the blackened cod tacos on corn tortillas (you can also get flour tortillas, and they offer shrimp and breaded fish options). They were fresh, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. Both visits I ordered the spicy garlic cauliflower, and it was outstanding. The homemade blue cheese dressing took it to another level. If you're on the fence about ordering it, don't be--it was one of my favorite things on the menu. The outdoor walk-up bar creates a really cool, laid-back atmosphere, making it a great place to relax whether you're meeting friends or just enjoying a meal by yourself. The staff was friendly, the service was excellent, and both meals came out quickly. I don't usually eat at the same restaurant twice on a trip, but Big Lug earned it. If I'm back in the area, it'll definitely be on my list again.

Big Lug is a very cool spot right off the Monon, and even better if you have a pooch with you!…read moreUnfortunately, our experience with the service was pretty disappointing. We sat right in the middle of the main thoroughfare and were completely ignored for at least 15 minutes before we finally flagged someone down. The guy, "H," apologized and said, "Oh, my bad--it's all good." We figured, no big deal, let's move on. We ordered pretty simple food, apps and were then going to put in some entrees once apps arrived. We asked for waters and a water bowl for our pups. He brought two waters--with no straws--and no dog bowl. We assumed he was going to grab the bowl, so we waited... and waited. Then I noticed him at the end of the bar leaning against some boxes, texting. So I finally got up, interrupted him and asked for the dog bowl. His response, "oh my bad." Our appetizers came out, and naturally, we asked for silverware. A few minutes later, I spotted "H" in the corner on his phone again. At that point I was thinking, seriously?! So I got up again, interrupted "H's" text convo and asked for silverware. His response again was, "Oh, my bad." I didn't respond to him I just turned around and went back to my seat. Honestly, the whole experience started feeling more like a self-serve restaurant than table service. It's a chill spot and we weren't being needy whatsoever. We never asked for any refills- we were merely asking for the basics. We wanted to order more food, but by that point we were pretty turned off and decided to just get the check. Then came the final straw: my guy had his license and credit card sitting on the table because he hadn't brought his wallet out for our monon trek. When "H" came back with the checkout thing, without question or hesitation - he grabbed the card and swiped it. We didn't even realize what happened until afterward. Maybe that's standard there, but I've never had a server just take my card without asking. Usually you get a "hey do we want to use this card? Or something to confirm. And of course the tip structure is skewed so the min is 20% unless you want to try to figure out to manually enter in 15% (which most ppl don't -incl my guy), so we left 20% and left irritated and still hungry. "H" didn't seem hungover or anything--he just genuinely seemed like he did not not give a shiiiit. We had to get up three separate times to get things we had already requested: the dog bowl, a couple straws, and silverware. (Basics) And a quick note on the 7-Layer Hoss Dip: don't expect seven layers. It comes in a small thick ceramic bowl and was basically beans, guacamole, a tiny bit of corn and some hard cheese on top. Definitely would not recommend it. Way too "beany" and not worth $16 at all. The southwest rolls were decent- very fried tho. Cheesecake Factory's are better ;) The location and dog-friendly atmosphere are great, with the exception of the homeless camp right at their patio entrance, but unfortunately, the service really took away from the experience. Hopefully this was just an off night, because Big Lug has a lot going for it.

i work overnights and have limited dinner options but this food was SO GOOD. i got a burger and…read morefries and it was so much better than a chain burger

I would think a restaurant named The Burger Den would have great burgers. Meat was literally burned…read moreit was so overcooked, veggies not fresh and came with cold limp fries. I can't recommend this place.

So I came for a special event but due to an tragic circumstance, the event was postponed (rightly…read moreso out of respect). Since the event was postponed, we decided to check out the place still. Lisa our bartender greeted us as soon as we sat at the bar. 2 other bartenders seem to be responsive to their customers too. Bar: The bar has a decent selection of spirits. Average pricing is $10 - $15 for what we ordered. If you want your drink served in glassware, they are happy to serve it as you request. Bathroom:: Plenty of light to doll up and see what you are doing. They were clean. I can't stand dark dingy bathrooms. Food: They have a variety of food beside the usual bar fare. We had the Swai fish (fried perfectly and breaded just right), fries (fresh cut like I do at home) and collard greens (seasoned just right) for $22. I saw wings cooked Golden brown. Other features : Plenty of high definition TVs for sporting events, dance floor, pool table, dart board. DJ Rated R was on the DJ of the night. He played a variety of R& B music from the 1980s to present. The crowd was decent was respectful and drama free. So would I visit again? Yes.

We did a Door Dash order. Someone from the restaurant called saying they were out of an item and…read morethat they would substitute it out and give one free item for the inconvenience. The food was hot, tasty. I would recommend the catfish and chicken wings. The seasoning in both were delicious. Give them a try!

I made a DoorDash order for a large thing of nachos,first off the so called nachos was just meat…read moreand water down cheese, sour cream,peppers with no chips The people there is very unprofessional I called up there and told them my problem they blame the dasher for not getting the chips which is very dumb in my opinion the driver didn't make the food and lied about the driver was going to bring me the chips for the nachos please don't spend your money at this place if they have to make a excuse on a simple dish.

This review is solely based on a takeout experience. This is my second time ordering wings from The…read moreFriendly Tavern and gosh, if you are a fan of wings, this is the place!! I order of The Friendly wings and just for me and it lasted me three meals! Crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside and the sauces were perfection! You can get them on the side or order them cooked in the sauce. I tried the honey apple bbq one and Buffalo and both were so good. There was a bit of a wait and I think there always is because this place is so popular! It was packed inside. The friendly bit really stands out as three separate wait staff came to check if I've been helped while waiting for my pickup order. Despite it being packed to the walls which I'm sure is stressful for staff, everyone was so calm (at least outwardly!) and kind which really made me want to come back. I definitely want to try their apple dumpling next!

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This locally owned bbq spot has scaled back the menu a bit since my last visit. I see a greater…read morefocus on their great barbecue and less sides and beverages. The menu features more carryout and party options. I ordered the barbecued brisket sandwich with tater tots. They have a small number of tables inside where you can eat and watch Pat McAfee on their big screen tv. The food came out fairly quickly. My sandwich was heaping with moist, brisket on a fresh soft roll. Their bbq sauce is fabulous - sweet with a tinge of heat and lots of spices. The tots were crispy. The owners are friendly. We chatted about local sports for a bit. Their hours vary. They close early if they sell out of bbq, which happens frequently. But you can special order for pick up. The shop is located in an old house with two steps at the entrance. I didn't see wheel chair accessibility. The parking is tight, but there are additional spots in back.

You don't come here on a date... because the BBQ might steal your girl. I came for lunch, service…read morewas quick, brisket was solid... moist smoked and perfect texture. The owner confirmed if I wanted sliced or pulled,,, then fatty or lean. Sliced is most difficult to get right IMHO. I was pleased with each bite. Side of potato salad was spot on. This used to be eastern deli with BBQ. The deli is gone and owners are slowly updating house it appears. Priority is the meat. It's clean now... I found it humble yet clean.