The Poppy & Parliament really nailed the French onion soup--it was excellent. The fish chowder was…read morealso very good. The fish was completely boneless, and there were plenty of other goodies throughout the soup, which gave it a nice balance so it didn't feel like I was just eating a bowl of cream. Everything tasted well thought out and satisfying without being overly heavy. Overall, a very good experience, and I'd definitely come back.

This place was super cool. Would definitely return just for the fish & chips. They do it right…read more Service was bomb. I thought he was the manager, but could have been the owner, idk. But he checked in on me couple times while I sat at the bar and tucked in to the fish & chips. Place is clean. Service was all I could ask for & more. I'd return. That's the best recommendation I can give, so give Poppy & Parliament a try! You'll likely be happy you did. Plus Guinness on tap, with a proper pour just like when I was in Belfast! Awesome. Authentic.

Wanted somewhere convenient and good. Real close to the AC in the Embassy Suites lobby…read more Decided on appetizers and drinks. The did the honey sage paloma and asked to go light on the syrup. Highly recommended, tart with a little sweetness and kick. For apps I went with the crawfish and shrimp cake and smoked chicken wings. The crawfish and shrimp cakes are a great idea. The fry was great on the cake. The flavor was a little lost. I thought initially it was the tartar that overpowered the cake and that is partially true. I did try a bite without the tartar and it was still a tad on the bland side. The wings had a great fry and smoke flavor as well. They were a bit overcooked and dry. The Alabama sauce was real good and added needed moisture to the wings. The breading appeared to be fairly heavy, ie the bread to meat ratio was on the bread side. The service was good and very fast, there were just some execution challenges for the food. The menu is real interesting and I'm willing to try some of the other offerings on another visit.

I've eaten here before and wasn't thrilled. Tonight, however, was a complete 180…read more We spent the afternoon at the VBC. We weee hungry and it was pouring buckets. Co/Op was close. I decided to give it another shot. Saturday night, 6pm and the restaurant was nearly empty. I asked for a gluten free menu. They didn't have one. But what they had was even better. Emma, our server, went through every menu item and told me what was safe, what could be modified and what to stay away from. Her knowledge of the menu was stellar and something that's lacking in most restaurants. One of my hang ups during my last visit was being served an old fashioned when I ordered a Sazerac. I asked Emma, who apologized as she told me they were out of absinthe. She not only knew the food menu but also the drink menu. Emma, you are a light in a dining arena full of mediocre. I ordered the scallops and risotto. The plate arrived with 4 large scallops. It's not uncommon for large scallops to be gummy with a soapy, not sweet flavor. My scallops were the exact opposite. They were perfect. The creamy, slightly sweet/slightly salty risotto was the perfect accompaniment. The accompanying broccolini was a miss - it was extremely bitter. Unpleasantly so. My husband had the pot roast ragout. He said it was alright - everything was hot but the potatoes. They were cold - he said it threw him off and just wasn't very enjoyable. He did enjoy the cheese biscuits and the bit of mine that I was willing to share. One way I judge a restaurant is by whether I'd come back. I posed that question to him. He said it was worth another try. Service was on point - Emma was a rock star in my book. The wine and beer were at a perfect temperature and the wine pour was generous. Co/Op is in the Embassy Suites. Parking was easy and free tonight; but, depending on what's going on in town, you can't count on that. Two entrees, two drinks and tip was upward of $120. Expensive? Yes, but the scallops and service were so good that I didn't even blink. Will I be back? Undoubtably.

Really good experience on a Tuesday night. Great beer menu as well…read more Went with happy hour gulf coast shrimp. They were huge and took over the cracker in a good way. Had the lobster roll for the entree. It was Connecticut style. So it was simple with butter and lemon, good but you may want a little spice. Anna was excellent, super friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. The IPA was excellent as well. Would rate a 4.5 if I could.

This is my go to spot for oysters and fresh seafood. They have an amazing beer selection and cool…read morehangout spot right on Clinton Ave. Don't miss the games with their many TVs for such a small place. Staff is always nice and great service.