I'd love to give a higher score, but I can't. The mushroom app is awesome and the creamed spinach rocks. I would have been happier ordering these 2 things. I got a ribeye mid rare. The temp was as expected for a to go steak, but the salt on the steak was excessive. I understand ribeye steak is fatty (that's why it's so delicious), but there was so much fat. Salty fat. I understand baked potatoes are simple, but these were from yesterday. No doubt. No fluffy potato filling. Jus hard burned old potato. $35 for a mediocre meal is not acceptable. Live and learn in these times. With so many to go orders today the focus should be on making to go great. So when things get back to normal we may choose that business to patron. They don't go the extra mile. I had a baked potato exactly like this one the other day. I expect it from Wendy's, not outback. read more

I ordered a salad with ranch dressing on the side as a side item to my steak and shrimp dinner. It was really good until I noticed a strange spicy taste. I had only put about half if the dressing on the salad and couldn't imagine why my mouth was on fire. I then had the shrimp which were spiced up and used some of the sauce that came with them. Found out it had hot spice added. Then started on the steak...mouth getting hotter! Used some A1 and Heinz 57 only to find that hot sauce was also added to them! After chugging some tea and having some of the mashed potatoes, my tongue started calming down. I asked the server and she told me they now add spicy flavor to their meats. And they add cayenne pepper to their ranch dressing! Really? Who does that??!!!! For someone who does not like the tiniest bit of spicy food..it was terrible! Could not finish the steak... read more

Customer service and food is best at this location! Never had a steak so flavorful and juicy! Best ribs I've tasted at ANY restaurant! Please open vent holes on to go containers with fried products and no pink means NO pink! Overall, great job guys! read more

I attended a Yelp event here so that Outback could get feedback on all the new menu items. When I walked in, I noticed they'd done renovations and it looks more open in the main dining area! I tried the berry sparkler as on of the first drinks. It was light and fruity (had blackberries at the bottom) and had some sort of red wine with grey goose! It was very refreshing! Next we tried the coopers original pale ale and this was one of my favorites from the flight. It was not over powering and the flavor was really enjoyable. Then, they brought out the new blooming onion, the Aussie Bloom topped with fries with cheese and a crumbling of their new center cut sirloin. I'm ashamed to say it but I had never had a blooming onion before last night. I'm not a huge fan of onion rings but this was so crispy and good! And the sauces were a great addition! The ultimate great barrier combo includes two shrimp skewers, a crab cake and a lobster tail. I tried the shrimp skewers and the crab cake and they were very well seasoned and tasty! The main event, as you say, was the center cut sirloin. I love a cut that's more tender so I usually go with a filet but the center cut gives you a similar texture and they season it appropriately. The sirloin was cooked to medium temperature and was quite tender and juicy. To pair with the sirloin, we tried the Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar ale. It was very good. Great flavor for the fall as it has that hazelnut flavoring. Lastly we tried the chocolate cake, which comes in Matilda sized portions (lol). It's topped with a heavy whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce with a side of raspberry sauce. Very good way to end the night. The service for this event was incredible! Thank you for taking such great care of our group! The owner is very kind and understands every station of working as he worked his way up from the kitchen to management. He really knows his stuff and has a great restaurant. Great service starts with management and you can see how that standard has been adopted by his team! Great night! Great food! Went back with my husband and we were helped by JD. He did an amazing job and you could tell he cared about making our experience at the restaurant great. My husband really enjoyed himself and we had a great dinner. Thanks again JD and thank you Outback staff! read more

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Wife asked what special dinner we wanted because the kids were gone for the night. We are staying at a BnB so we couldn't go to our regular Outback... we chose a bit too hastily. I placed my pickup order on line. Please note that there is NO option when ordering online for getting grilled mushrooms and onions ...whatever 82$ with a nice tip. For pickup. When I arrived, I called and made sure to tell the person answering the phone that I had a pickup order from online. He wanted my name. Makes sense. I tell him. Then he wanted the make and model of my car. Also makes sense because one must specify such when picking up. Then he asked me what I ordered. And I'm trying to figure out in my head, 'did I go to the correct Outback?' Yup. This is the one. Virginia beach. On Laskin road. I told him my wife's order and mine and he tells me (surprise) I get two sides with that and asks what I preferred. I'm stunned. Wife is looking at my face on the phone and knows that this isn't going to end well. I redirect and say, "look, sir... I have already placed the order. I have already PAID for the order. I just need the food brought out... He puts me on hold. Ok fine. He's finding it. NOPE. Some other person picks up the phone and asks If they can help me. The guy phone bumped me cold to a new person... Now my phone vibrates. It's a message from Outback. "Thank you for ordering we successfully received it ... " My wife and I stare at the message open mouthed. Afraid to speak. I thought one of us would start either screaming or crying any second. Finally got the food. We drive away. (Way too soon I might add... they never put the salads or sides in there. Just the steak. Dripping grease like all over the bottom of the bag and my car. Suuu-weet, huh? I go back again. Get it straight. Head back to the BnB so we can enjoy a steak in our room. Nice and quiet. Steak is nearly raw (promise I'm not making it up-- should have offered pictures for proof, now that I'm thinking about it) Potato is 20 minutes under, coco shrimp are nearly 2 minutes OVER done. All and all a pretty sad experience for Outback. Virginia Beach... Laskin road. Make sure you are watching the food that they're giving you. This RONA done hit em in the brain stem. read more

WOW! Stellar service. Polite, helpful. KUDOS to Paul, the manager for being so accomodating! We love our Laskin Road Outback. Food cooked just as ordered. Prime RIb deligthful and so was salmon. Thanks , again to Paul, Judy and Jennifer for being helpful and attentive! See you again, soon! bobby and bobbie read more

My wife and I needed dinner after a long day and came in for dinner after 9pm. We were quickly met by Ron T who was our server for the evening and he was one of the best servers we have ever had! My wife was not sure what she wanted for dinner and asked about the chili. Ron suggested bringing her a small sample. I cannot ever remember having a server do this before. Ron was on top of the service and made sure we were taken care of for the evening. I hope you realize what an all-star you have on your team. read more

When I order my steak it was burnt and then. My cheesecake took for ever. And then the bathroom was filled with poop in the toilet I will never comeback. And I had a hair in my mashed potatoes. And there was plastic in a Shirley temple. Their service was awful. And my blue onion was raw. And I didn't get a senior citizen discount. And then my beer was warm read more

What a great place for a date night. Outback offers complimentary brown bread and whipped butter before the meal which is amazing! The bread is really good when it comes out nice and warm. We love pairing it with some honey butter on the side. I highly recommend their Kookaburra Wings. They are a unique, seasoned/flavored crispy fried wings that are really good! We get it in medium because it's usually not too spicy but also has a perfect kick to it. We love that they always come out fresh and hot! Oh and get it with blue cheese. I don't normally eat blue cheese and this is the only thing I'd ever eat it with. Since the wings are seasoned, the sweet blue cheese pairs great with it and balances it out with a sweetness. You can't find anything like it anywhere else. You also can't go wrong with their Blooming Onion or French Onion Soup. My husband and I ordered the steaks because we're at a steakhouse. My ribeye came out perfectly seasoned and marbled. The side of mashed potato's were a lot smaller portion than they use to be and the plate was so small. Seems like small portion size and slightly fattier steak. My husband enjoyed every bite of his Bone in Strip. Highly recommend their Salad with honey mustard. Trust me on this! Their croutons are unique but crispy and flavored and the dressing is different from your regular honey mustard. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal. Totally worth a date night here and dinner if you're craving steak/seafood. It took a while for our server to come back to the table but it was also busy. If I had to rate their food quality, it'd be a 5/5 and I'm a steak connoisseur. read more

Yelp elite had sampling of their new menu and it was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We arrived and they had a table filled with sampler plates of every item, sort of a preview of coming attractions. We were greeted with a glass of a sparkler cocktail on the rocks, which mostly tasted like cranberry and vodka. The dinner consisted of four courses and before each food course, we were given a sample from their Sydney beer flight. the four beers in the flight included the Cooper's Pale Ale (AUS), Green Flash IPA, Hazelnut Brown nectar, and Sam Adams winter lager. Our appetizer was the Loaded Bloomin Onion, which is their infamous Bloomin Onion topped with Aussie cheese fries, chopped sirloin, and green onions. There's just something about a Bloomin Onion. If you only have them every so often, the crunch and spice, just make you feel so amazing.The fries could have been a little crisper, and I didn't see much cheese. All I really needed was the onion and I liked the bonus of the finely chopped steak. Course two was the seafood plate. When you order this on the menu, it also includes a lobster tail. Ours included a grilled shrimp skewer as well as a crab cake to split with a side of dijonnaise sauce. I've always been a fan of their grilled shrimp and it tasted great dipped in the remoulade sauce. The crab cake was ok, but nothing too special. Then came the main event, the sirloin. Now we didn't all get the 18 ounce sirloin that was on the sampler plate; it was maybe half that size. It was cooked medium, but still quite juicy. The steak had been heavily seasoned with their signature blend, it definitely adds a kick from a typical steak joint. Unfortunately, the side of redskin mashed potatoes tasted a little dry. I've always remembered them having roasted garlic in them, but they were missed that little extra flavor that they used to have. Dessert was a six-layer chocolate cake with chocolate drizzle and raspberry sauce. Not being a chocolate fan, I gave my piece away. the service was incredibly friendly. The waiters smiled and the manager took the time to come to us and explain how each beer complemented each course, particularly the brown nectar with the beer. Thanks to Outback for a fun evening. read more

We are here as I am typing this. Rose is our waitress and she is so nice and has been doing all she can to make us happy, but we are all done eating and my youngest kid's meal has still not arrived. He ordered the Joey Sirloin and I ordered the regular sirloin well done with shrimp, so how does my food get to the table so much faster than his? The food quality is also nothing to write home about. Outback is one of my favorite restaurants and usually my choice to celebrate my birthday, but not anymore. Really pains me to leave this review but try to have a family meal where everyone is eating and your kid is just looking . read more

I got take out tonight after a long day and I found this in my mouth while eating a piece of my steak. I understand they were super busy tonight. Take out was pretty backed up but I don't think that's an excuse for whatever this is. Please be more careful with handling your food. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Hard plastic from steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

This specific location is horrible when it comes to the gluten free menu. I would inform the waiters and waitresses that I have a gluten allergy, when ordering food I would state "no bread" or "no croutons." Every single time I've been here they did the exact opposite of my request. The first time it was my side Caesar salad and they brought it out with croutons. I know they brought it to the back and just picked the croutons off the top and brought me the same salad back because there were croutons still in the center. They thought they'd get by with bringing me out the same salad. There were no genuine apologies. The second time I ordered a side of shrimp, no bread. My shrimp came out on top of a piece of bread. The manager attempted to remove the bread in front of me and the waitress was arguing with him that she informed the kitchen of the no bread request. The manager brushed her off and acted as if he was going to bring back the same shrimp as well. My family members at the table were trying to let him know that I could no longer eat that shrimp as it was contaminated. The manager raised his voice rude tone arguing with us that he already knew that. So while annoyed he went to the kitchen to have my food get recooked. He brought it back out with lack of apology and I had to eat my dinner while the rest of the table was finished. We didn't even get a small discount to show that they care. It was just disregarded as a concern. I won't be going back. So if you have allergies, just know: they won't take you seriously and could seriously hurt you. read more

As a semi-vegetarian (I still eat meat but it's not always my first choice and when it is, it's chicken, fish, or turkey), I normally stay away from steakhouses. Tonight was my first Yelp Hampton Roads outing and I will say, I was very surprised at what we got to try! There was a beer flight, I wasn't a huge fan since I don't drink beer but the first beverage served which was some sort of mixed berry/vodka infusion was great. The loaded blooming onion was great! I dodged all the meat since I don't eat beef but what I had was good! The onion wasn't soggy and paired well with the 2 dipping sauces provided. Next up was the crab cake and shrimp kabobs. The crab cake has little to no filler. Light, moist, and one of the best crab cakes I ever had. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the spices added to it was great. Main entree for my sister & I was the mashed potatoes & veggies. The zucchini and yellow squash with carrots were cooked perfectly with a good amount of butter (*insert drooling face*). The mashed potatoes were pretty damn great by themselves! And for dessert: the 6 layer chocolate cake. Now since all this was a sample, we only had roughly 1 layer and that was more than enough. It was very rich and decadent. The whipped cream was paired with a raspberry sauce that brought everything together perfectly! Only reason I gave it 4/5 stars is because they are a steakhouse. Outside of that, the wait staff was amazing. Very attentive and super nice! I would definitely come back. read more

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My boyfriend and I got food poisoning. Our stomachs were tore up!!! The food was all wrong when brought to the table the first time. The manager came to the table to apologize, but when the food was brought out the second time, my boyfriend's steak was mostly fat. Why not replace it with a better one? My ribs were very unappetizing, even though I usually LOVE Out Back's Ribs. The food at this location can't be stored right or properly cared for if we're in the bathroom hours later. Unfortunately, our experience at this specific location was horrible. Spent all that money to leave unhappy. read more

Randi took great care of us during our visit to Outback. We had a great dining experience, the food was wonderful and the service was top notch. read more

Kristen provided outstanding service during our dinner! The steak was cooked perfectly and the service was perfect.

Don't bother using the app for call ahead seating. The feature is useless. Went on the app. It's said 30-45 minute wait. We made time for 45 minutes. When we got to the restaurant we were told it would be an additional 35 minutes because the call ahead didn't actually get you a spot. Then what did it do? read more

Flavorful entrees and a great variety of desserts! The service is very nice and friendly. The atmosphere subdued with a nice quiet feel, so you can enjoy your meal with some music in the background. read more

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I decided to splurge and give this steak from heaven a try.... Bone-in Natural Cut Ribeye Bone-in and extra marbled for maximum tenderness. Seasoned and wood-fire grilled over oak. Thank you Outback! read more

I would just like to start off by saying that the food was terrible for example the burgers were so soggy that it was hardly edible. After eating there my dad was throwing up all night long. This location used to be a go to place but after 2020 it went downhill. A waste of 44 dollars read more

We had an amazing time. Fred was super friendly and offered great advice on dinner choices! We will definetly be back!!!

It was amazing . Our table got fresh bread and a blooming onion to share. I don't like onion but everyone devoured it so I'm guessing it was good. I got sirloin with garlic pesto , loaded mashed potatoes , and Mac and cheese which were allllllllllll amazing every meal was great except my dad's steak it was a bad cut but they replace it. The best steak house you can get from a tourist chain place. Will be back read more

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We had a great time here on a busy Thursday night. My oldest Neice is just getting her confidence to order for herself and others so it was a treat to help her decide what steak we would share, how we wanted it cooked( this I needed to explain) but the menu had a cook chart so that was great. She also decided on our sides and ordered with confidence when our server came to the table. She was very attentive to the 3 of us and made sure things were delivered and filled so we could have a great time together on our vacation. The have a pretty well rounded kids meal so my youngest niece could get her Mac and cheese. What is it with kids and Mac and Cheese??? I am also very impressed with the hostess stand at this location. There is a very nice young lady who is there to help the hostess greet and seat the guests. Please be sure you say hello:) read more

Had a lovely dinner tonight. Went at just the right time (around4pm) not to many people so it was quiet inside. Our waiter was very prompt and took wonderful care of us through the whole meal. Food came out quick and hot like it should. We got the blooming onion, my boyfriend loved it, I preferred to eat the free bread cause it's so good. I got the chicken tender Plater with fries and a side soup. The baked potato soup to be exact. I loved the soup, I get this soup from almost everywhere the will sell it and this one here was very much up to par with the others. Tenders where very crispy and nice and soft on the inside still. Not over cooked. My boyfriend got the blooming burger and he quickly devoured it to say the least. read more

Wow! Wow! Wow! Excuse my long run on sentence to follow.. When every area of service post-pandemic across any area of service; food, airlines, hospital, grocery, so on and so forth, has been impacted negatively; to experience the level of professional, yet friendly, attentive yet not overbearing, pleasant and prompt service from everyone employee encountered today during our dinner at Outback, left me and my family feeling amazing and beautifully surprised. It has been especially hard for employers to find help, enough help, and quality help. It seems no one is working or wants to work. Well, they all must be in this Virginia Beach Outback. Hear me when I say from the moment we walked in and were greeted by the host and though super busy still promptly seated. Our waitress, the wonderful people which as Jason bringing our food , to those hi promptly removed any trash or plates not in use or fishies, .. with a smile and care. Everyone seemed to take pride in whatever their role was to ensure everyone's experience was a great one. I watched a gentleman in black , go to tables, provide utensils, answer questions, and give others direction with extreme patience. Before I could even get my main meal, I had tinsel if he was the manager, He politely said yes. I told him what I felt and observed. Phillip and his entire staff .. well well done. I don't know your next goals or aspirations for your careers in this tough food industry , but you are needed and at the highest level. Most times the complaints are much more grand and loud than the Compliments, I hope this compliment rings high and loud. Keep doing what you are doing, it's noticed, it matters, and it makes a difference. Best Regards A very satisfied patron and her family.. Laneisha Winston of Richmond, Va read more

Upon arrival, we were immediately seated. Our waitress was at our table no longer than a minute after being seated. She was quick with everything, from taking orders to giving our check. The food was great, it came out warm and without a long wait. Everything was flawless. Maybe because it was not so busy that our experience was pleasant. It may be different if it were busy. Nonetheless, service overall was great. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Parmesan-crusted Chicken w/ loaded baked potato. Mm mm good!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

My order of Filet Mignon and lobster tail wasn't as perfect as the last time I had dinner at the Outback Restaurant in Springfield, Virginia. Lobster tail was good and tasty the filet soft but overly salty. I brought it to the waitress attention. Her response instead of an apology she gave me a lame excuse that it was it's their seasoning. Earlier my wife had complained about the seating being too close to the next table with the Covid rules of 6 feet apart. The hostess then moved us to other side of the dining room only to have the next customers party seated next to our table. All these unpleasant experience to happen and without any apology from the staff or management. All our time there starting around 8:30 pm tonight we never saw any manager present in the restaurant. read more

I came here for my team's monthly lunch. Jacquelin was our server for a party of 10. She did an excellent job and went above and beyond to meet the requests of my colleagues. The food was delicious. The kookaburra wings were good just like I remembered. The ribeye was succulent and tender, and the seasonal mixed veggies were perfectly cooked! I don't have any complaints about my food. I'll definitely be back! read more

Just driven by and was hungry so I decided to stop here. Seems kinda small compared to other outback's I've been to. I tried the new item on the menu, it was like a shrimp cheese dip. It was ok. Wasn't that impressed with it. Service was top notch though due to it not being hot enough for me so they brought me a whole new one. Servers were friendly and place looked clean. Will definitely come again read more

UGH. Let me start by saying our server Jessamyn did a fine job despite our very poor experience. The negatives of this review are targeted to the management and kitchen. We were seated promptly with no more than 5 minute wait for an outside table on a beautiful evening. Drinks were quite good; the Aussie rum punch was clean tasting and the red blend my wife had was smooth in finish. I ordered the surf and turf (lobster and fillet, med rare) and asked for a baked potato. The waitress apologetically stated they were out of baked potato (this was about 6 of 6:30 PM). So, I changed to a sweet potato instead. About 10 minutes later the waitress returned with a sheepish, regretful look and informed us they were also out of sweet potatoes. No I was becoming discouraged. She offered a sub of the loaded mashed potatoes instead and I resigned to that. The entrees arrived another 10 minutes or so later. My wife's selection of salmon and broccoli looked to be prepared well and served hot. However, her sides didn't come until quite a bit later. Mine on the other hand was a different story. The first thing I noticed was the asparagus wasn't trimmed, still having the white thick woody base. And, I would not recommend this side upgrade ("premium" side and charged extra $1). The potion size was 5 or 6 pieces, embarrassingly small compared to most restaurants that have asparagus as a regular side. Then I cut into the steak. It was extremely well done. I asked the waitress what I ordered and she accurately stated medium rare and became profusely apologetic when she saw the condition of the steak. In the end, they gave a 50% comp on my meal. But the real problem is this Outback is poorly managed and they can't even get the endurance planning of staples like potatoes correct. I suppose that's why I've seen generally declining reviews at most Outbacks; they've become a middling quality chain. For a couple dollars more, I'd suggest going to a premium steak house. I'm keeping at two stars for Jessamyn who I felt was caught in the middle, trying to give good service despite the kitchen and management screw-ups. read more

Dirty bathrooms and bar area. Stopped in for a drink and something to eat, around 3:00 PM. Had one drink and left, after looking around didn't order any food! read more

Yes I'll share why, my husband and I went today for lunch , haven't been there in awhile , we where sat never acknowledge by whoever our server was suppose to be , so after 20 mins we got up and left , I told the hostess on the way out she didn't say nothing read more

Tonight when in for dinner; really hunger; had not eaten all day. Ordered a burger and asked for not garlic mayo sauce on it. After waiting 20 minutes it arrived, with garlic sauce on it. The bartender never came back to ask how our meal was going, so i had to flag her down to let her know the order was wrong. I informed the bartender and she took the burger to the back, to replace the burger. I kept my broccoli to eat while i waited for my burger to return. 15 minutes later, the bartender walked out with an entire new order. Wow, i was impressed. Went to cut into my unheated bun to find out it was the same burger!!! Rinsed free of mayo sauce and then reheated to a thick burnt piece of meat! could have used it as a hockey puck. The bartender, again, never came back to ask how our food was....so when a bus boy asked how my meal was, I told him and just asked for a check. she finally came back and asked if she could comp me a dessert! really? read more

Brody is the best bartender!!! Attentive and gracious and never misses a beat!!! Will be back!!!

The food was just okay and the service was a bit slow despite the fact that the restaurant wasn't that busy. I had the steakhouse house salad minus the steak. I substituted seared tuna. I know what you're thinking. It's a steak restaurant, have steak! I probably would have but I cooked a porterhouse steak the night before. The waiter was courteous and friendly. When he did pop by, he always noticed when out waters needed refilling. Not my choice for steak restaurants but it was the birthday boy's pick. read more

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Called ahead for reserved seating, and was told to arrive by 7pm. Upon arrival was told it would be just a few more minutes, please wait in car they would text me. At 7:30 went back in still no seating to please be patient. Left at 7:45 to eat elsewhere. 7:56 got the text to please come... followed by 8 more text saying table was ready. They need to be better at estimating wait times and fulfilling reservation times. read more

Worst experience ever. Went there for dinner Saturday night as a group of 25 people. While we were seated pretty quickly, the service was just horrible. We had two waiters to serve the table, obviously, the server the other side of the table got was more experienced and that was evident on the type of service we got. We placed our orders and for some reason, the other half of the tables all got their food, while us on the other side didn't get a single dish except for salads. The rest of our party finished their dinner while we were still waiting. When we inquired about the delay we were told by the server that he didn't want to overwhelm the kitchen and not only sent our orders later, but he also split our group in half. So some of us got their food while the rest waited. Two dishes came out absolutely undercooked, and we weren't able to touch them. We asked to speak to a manager, but she dismissed our concerns and said she will take the dishes that we couldn't eat off the check. She didn't apologize for the bad service and never bothered to come check on us again. Horrible horrible food and service. read more

Outback has always been one of my favorite spots, but I feel like the quality of the steaks have been going downhill. My dad ordered a medium steak which came out medium rare and my steak was very chewy to the point I couldn't even swallow it. On another note, the cheese fries were amazing and actually had enough cheese on them compared to some restaurants that barely put any cheese on cheese fries! I think this will be one of my last times visiting Outback for a steak. read more

Outback Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Tonight we got a preview of some new menu items at an elite event. We tried the Aussie Bloom, which is the standard bloomin onion with cheese fries, scallions and steak bits on top. Its really just the normal appetizers on top of each other. Next we had the Ultimate Barrier Combo which is shrimp, crab cake, and a lobster tail. We didn't get to try the lobster but the shrimp and crab cake were really good. We tried a portion of the new center cut Sirloin which tasted basically like their other sirloin. Still great, same good seasoning, maybe a little more tender. And finally the 6 layer chocolate cake, which was very rich but very good. Its a pretty dense cake with good flavor. We also had a 4-beer flight with a local IPA. Everything was pretty tasty. read more

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