We came here to celebrate our daughter's birthday, and it was nearly a perfect experience. The restaurant had just switched to its summer menu, and we absolutely loved it. The food was outstanding across the board, and the service was attentive, professional, and on point throughout the evening. The only minor hiccup involved our seating. We had reserved a table on the patio, which is usually the perfect place to dine. Unfortunately, the weather turned out to be a bit cooler than expected. By the time we were finishing our main courses, it had become too cold to fully enjoy the outdoor setting. We had inquired earlier about moving inside, but the restaurant was unable to accommodate us at that time due to capacity. Thankfully, they were able to find us a table indoors for dessert, which we greatly appreciated. That turned out to be the perfect ending to the evening, as the desserts were every bit as impressive as the rest of the meal. Overall, this was an excellent dining experience with outstanding food and service. The weather was the only thing that kept it from being absolutely perfect, and the staff did their best to make things right. We would happily return. read more

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Came on a Saturday night with a reservation. Ordered 2 appetizers and an entree to share for 2. The whipped ricotta ($15) was decent, came with focaccia. Interesting mix of textures and flavors. Pretty good but probably wouldn't get again. 3.5/5 The staff mentioned that the red curry mussels ($17) was a popular dish, and it was the favorite of the night. I usually don't like mussels but the sauce was super flavorful and the mussels were tender. 5/5 Never had a bone-in pork schnitzel ($42) and while it was pricey, it was quite the size. Definitely couldn't finish all of it, so had leftovers to take back. 4/5 Service was decent, good recommendations. Small cozy atmosphere. Parking available as free street parking. Overall a little pricey but nice food in a cozy place. read more

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Hands down one of the best meals I've had in a while! Every single bite was otherworldly. Even the most seemingly simple dish is done so perfectly well that it still managed to blow us away. Portions are on the smaller side given the pricing, but still well worth it. Will definitely be returning!! read more

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Stopped in for happy hour (5-6:30) on a Tuesday evening with a couple of friends. We sat by a wall of windows on the enclosed front porch. I like when older houses get revamped and have a whole new life as a restaurant but never loses its charm as a house. We each had wine and split 4 delicious appetizers: whipped feta, meatballs, chickpea fritters, and Jojo sweet potatoes. The couple next to us had fantastic looking entrees. We will have to try those out next time. Just watch out at busy times, street parking becomes difficult. read more

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Poppy - A Perfect Patio & Culinary Experience in Larchmere We were on the hunt for a beautiful patio on a perfect Cleveland day, and the internet led us right to Poppy in the Larchmere District. After seeing the gorgeous photos and reading some glowing reviews, we knew we had to try it--especially knowing it comes from one of the creative minds behind the award-winning Salt. We arrived right as they opened, which gave us the perfect calm moment to take in the setting and enjoy every bite. We started with Shawnda's Biscuits and honey lavender butter--rich, and just the right touch of sweet. Alongside that, we ordered the woodfired fresh focaccia with burrata, sunflower seeds, saba, and the most perfectly ripe strawberries. It was as gorgeous as it was delicious. For mains, we chose the shrimp and jalapeño-infused grits with a tomato-herb oil--comforting with just the right amount of kick--and the Cobia, served over esquites (a Mexican street corn-style base) with chili oil. It usually looks prettier, but I had the cilantro salad put on the side. And then came the banana cake--which deserves a review of its own. Massive, rich, and meant to be shared (though no judgment if you don't). It came with brown sugar caramel cream, almond butter caramel, and a banana almond crunch that took it over the top. Truly decadent. Don't skip it. Andrew, our server was attentive and gave just the right amount of advice. A+ service. Sadly, I was too captivated by the food to snap a picture of the gorgeous patio, but trust me--it's the kind of space that makes you want to sit and linger. The atmosphere is relaxed yet elevated, ideal for a celebration dinner, a date night, or just a really special evening with friends. Also worth noting: their signature cocktails are spot-on, though I can't remember exactly what was in my wife's... I just know it disappeared quickly and happily. Poppy is a must-visit. The creativity, the flavors, and the setting all come together for an unforgettable dining experience. read more

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Birthday dinner with 6 guests was great. Unique cocktails, many share plates, eclectic mains, great service and a place to return to.

The food has never disappointed here, and the patio is exquisite! The patio vibes are one of the best in cleveland. I loved every dish we ordered this visit especially the grilled mushroom! The service is unfortunately not the best though. We waited almost 30 minutes for our server to come to our table after being seated. One visit, the server spilled the drinks all over my friend. I think there is definitely room for improvement there, but the food- 5/5 read more

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Had dinner here last night with a friend. Poppy is located in the charming Larchmere neighborhood in a old Victorian style home. We were seated promptly. The biscuit and lavender honey appetizer is divine! The puréed eggplant also flavorful. We also enjoyed 2 mocktails. The cobia & shrimp and grits were also good , I definitely could've used a bit more grits. read more

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Food was wonderful. We also had the duck with beans and the duck was smoked. Octopus was wonderful - date night was wonderful. My friend had the Negroni and a wine and I tried a sip - decent! Trumpet mushrooms were tasty in a sauce. Nothing was overly spicy. Delicious place. Service was graceful. read more

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Amazing food and ambiance: we sat outside on a warm summer night and had a really great meal. We started off with Prosecco and beer and got the maitake mushroom as well as the Japanese eggplant for the appetizer. The maitake mushroom was a really unique and delicious dish, the eggplant definitely has more Asian flavors that tastes like a stereotypical yu Xiang eggplant--not in a bad way but in a less unique way. We got the octopus special for entree which complemented the fingerling potatoes and chorizo very well and it was quite tender. We ended the night with the strawberry pretzel salad which had homemade strawberry ice cream--slightly icy in texture but tasted very fresh without any artificial flavor. Overall the meal exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu! 4.5/5 read more

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Made a reservation for 5PM and we got seated quickly! My friend and I ordered a variety of dishes and everything was delicious! We got the biscuit with coconut chili butter which was absolutely amazing. The calamari had a nice crunch from a light batter with this tzatziki sauce that balanced it well. We got the squash and kale salad making it the perfect fall veggie mix and ordered the branzino with rice cake which was seasoned so well! We also ordered cocktails which were delicious and finished off the night with a cherry pie! Love how they turned an old house into a restaurant which gave it such a cozy vibe! Service was amazing and I can't wait to come back when they change their menu! read more

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Cutest little spot. I love the way they have it set up as a restaurant but inside of an old house. Everything is done so beautifully and the ambience is perfect for hanging out with the girls or for a romantic date night. Super friendly and welcoming staff. The food was just OK to me. It did feel like more flavor or salt was needed. We tried the beef tartare. We got the burger and fries, great quality meat on the burger. We got the rack of lamb, which was only a few pieces not really a rack of lamb we tried the banana cake which was flavorful, but Very, very dense and felt like it was missing something. Great frosting/whip though. Would I recommend .....sure you should try it, but I'm not sure if I'd return. read more

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We went to celebrate my birthday. Overall the food was very good and our server was great, but unfortunately quite overpriced for the amount you get for their entrees. I do not recommend the honeynut squash entree, for $26 you get one small squash that is smaller than a sweet potato with lentils sprinkled on top. I was expecting more of a hearty dish, when it arrived I just started laughing. The shrimp and grits were very good but when you compare it to similar upscale restaurants in Cleveland, the portion is almost double or triple the size for the same price. Unfortunately I probably won't come again due to this. read more

This is such a quaint little place. I've been meaning to go to Poppy for awhile now. Finally, I got the chance to check it out. For starters, my boyfriend and I tried shawnda's biscuits & honey lavender butter, ceviche and the calamari. The biscuits were flaky and tasty. I loved the honey lavender butter. The calamari were fried perfectly but I was not sure about the sumac raita. I felt like it did not add anything to the dish. I did like the dills in the calamari though. Next, the ceviche was amazing and fresh. The coconut added some sweetness to the ceviche. For entrees, my boyfriend got poppy burger which came with malt vinegar-powdered French fries. The burger cooked perfectly medium. The fries were crispy but some of them were a bit too salty for our taste. They put too much malt vinegar powder on them. I opted for the duck breast. Everything in that dish was great. Overall, the food is like 4/5 but the service was 5/5. They were so attentive and caring about my boyfriend's allergy. They went above and beyond at trying to let him know what dishes he could have. I appreciate that. read more

Delicious gourmet and beautiful American fare in a cozy old home. Attentive server and tasty cocktails. The spicy marg I had with red pepper syrup was unique and flavorful. The whole branzino was boneless and delicious atop lemon cream with fried capers. The broccolini was tasty with crumbs and on top of a red pepper sauce that had notes of citrus. Delicious and uniquely flavorful meal! read more

Wife and I came here in the Fall for our anniversary dinner. It was a lovely evening, so we opted to sit out on their back patio area which turned out to be a great decision. The serving team asked us if we were celebrating anything special (which we were) and returned with a complimentary champagne toast for our anniversary...what a nice touch! We decided to split a baby romaine Caesar salad and then we each ordered a main dish. My wife loved her halibut with a smoked pepper glaze atop a sweet corn puree and a side of grilled asparagus. Seeing the open-air grill when we entered their outdoor patio area, I opted for the char-grilled flank steak served with potatoes and asparagus. It was smokey and cooked to a perfect mid-rare degree. The atmosphere and air of celebration made for a wonderful dining experience, anxious to come back and sample other items from their menu! read more

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We finally made it to Poppy and were not disappointed. We went for their holiday bar pop-up, which is hosted in the cute back barn area they have, which is a bit chilly but is being warmed by some extra heaters in the space. The charm of the ambiance more than makes up for a few chills. The drink menu for the holiday season is excellent. I went with the coquito, a sort of Puerto Rican egg nog-type deal but that gets all of its creaminess from coconut cream. It was boozy and delicious. My husband got a drink off of the regular menu called put 'em up, put 'em up and was impressed (yes, I am here for the Wizard of Oz themed drink names). We also ordered two small dishes - a salad with currants and butternut squash that was knock-out and a smoked trout dip - very yummy. We didn't make any reservations to go to the pop-up bar and we were seated quickly and served efficiently. The pop-up is first come first served, but if you're going to sit in the main restaurant its fairly clear you'll need a reservation or very good luck. Can't wait to go back to try a full sit down experience. read more

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My best friend and brother treated me to dinner here before a concert at Severance. The restaurant is in an old house and has a large patio open in the summer. All of their cocktails can be made spirit free, which I appreciated because I gave up alcohol for Lent! The server brought us complimentary champagne (NA for me) to toast my birthday! He also had a lot of knowledge about the menu and the chef's approach to it. Our cocktails were amazing! Highly recommend the gin and tonic! We had the smoked eggplant appetizer--very good! Our entrees were the lamb chops, the scallops and I had the flat iron steak. It was so, so good!! Loved it!! We shared the banana cake for dessert--which came out with a candle on it!! I will definitely be back. read more

First time here and top notch experience. I thought the cocktails especially were really refined and thoughtful - they're also Oz-themed :-) My favorite was a dill infused vodka martini with celery bitters and Dolin blanc for the vermouth. The balance of the sours and the vermouth (the blanc - mind you not the "dry" / white or "sweet" / red vermouth) has a sweet taste profile and was excellent. Food was excellent as well - both the lamb burger and the beef cheeks hash were top notch. Service was personable, attentive, and helpful. Patio is great - massive wood fired oven. Needless to say, we are coming back for dinner (already booked). Can't wait! read more

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Yummy. Everything was so good. I liked my drink, butter and dessert. The strawberry pretzel had layers that hit the spot. The drink had Caribbean vibes. Not too sweet or strong read more

Spring is finally here and Poppy has bloomed on Larchmere! While the outside is the same residential building from Felice days, the inside is newly polished but still vintage cozy. Plants are being nurtured in every corner (yes, even in the restroom) and thrive in the covered porch area where you could almost convince yourself you're just sitting at your neighbor's. We came for the first lunch service and everything ran like a well-oiled machine. Chef Parkison herself was part of the welcome party as diners arrived. Inside, the atmosphere is classy and casual, certainly dressed down from Salt+, but the service and food are enough to impress. Classic rock was the soundtrack while we perused the simple but enticing menu, which our server Samantha explained was all made from scratch in the kitchen (except from the bread sourced from On the Rise). We snagged a window seat with huge pillows and were immediately offered filtered water. The menu is in the flavor of Salt+ with a mix of vegetable, seafood, and land meats, including some cocktails imported directly from the old menu, but there's also more entree style dishes near the bottom of each list. A variety of seating exists for intimate tables for two or larger groups. Selecting our food was no easy feat as Samantha genuinely loves food and waxed poetic about everything, but we didn't feel pressured to order. Everything we ordered was fantastic, with perfect consistency and cook - the Potato Leek Fritters set the stage, the Scallops were plump and delicate, and Lamb Burger perfectly juicy. With the housing refresh, you can peek into the kitchen where food was efficiently prepped and whisked to each table - you can't help but get food envy while watching plates pass. We even gushed about how warm and toasty the bathroom was (a pleasant experience in the winter), and I was pleased to see the vintage bookcase in the bathroom was not only delicately adorned with paintings of poppies, but stocked with feminine hygiene products. Poppy's not done growing yet either - when warmer months arrive, supposedly the outdoor patio area will transform into a speakeasy style bar, Etta, for over 100. And will remain open year-round for your east-side cocktail fix. read more

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Signage was poor for this place and I had to really look in the courtyard area to know this was Poppy. No parking lot but there was plenty of street parking. It's in a little house with creaky floorboards but very Tremont/Coventry-esque. The staff is pretty friendly and attentive. Menu was attractive and pricey but not crazily so. Like Salt, they do small plates but I found that the variety was better. The flavors, quality of the food, cut of the protein were quite excellent. While the portions weren't huge, they were realistic. My bill for myself came up to almost $60 for 1 app + 1 entree but I left full and satisfied. I ordered the octopus small plate and the duck entree. Both were delicious. read more

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Great service, delicious food. We will definitely go back to Poppy's in the future. They even brought us to glasses of champagne each to celebrate a special occasion. A really nice touch. read more

This place was wonderful. Everything we ate was delicious. We sat outside on a wonderful night. Service was very good and the workers seem to like working there. We'll definitely be back. read more

Eating at Poppy was not a great experience. The food was ok, but the ambiance and the service were subpar at best. We sat outside, and let me tell you there were more flies then you can imagine. Not sure if it was sewer-related or garbage, but as soon as our food came, we were surrounded by flies. They had candles to light but they were "out of fuel" they found some smaller candles but did not put them near our tables even after we asked. The food was very inconsistent. As we saw what was delivered to other tables, we ordered the same items, only to get very different results. The food had odd sauces and no one at our table enjoyed their meal. And the beverages. Even though the bar was also outside and right next to our table, it took 20-30 minutes to get our drinks. We ordered a second round a few minutes before our food arrived, and the drinks showed up after our plates had been cleared. Finally, to top it off, the server delivered our check and announced, in a cheery voice (for the first time) that a 20% gratuity was included for parties of 6 or more (we were 6). Sorry to say, not worth trying. I won't be back. read more

Very nice evening at Poppy's. We stopped at their winter bar behind the back of the restaurant for a quick drink. They have fun winter drinks that you can't get on the regular restaurant menu. I got the lamb burger and cauliflower starter for my dishes. We also ordered two slices of sourdough bread for ($1 each) to wipe up the extra cauliflower sauce. It was really tasty! Also the lamb burger was really flavorful with sweet potatoes fries. The feta cheese on the burger was really good too! Would love to come back and try other dishes. Lastly, parking is only street parking or parallel parking. So be weary of that! read more

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This upscale restaurant benefits from it's charming setting in an old victorian house in the beautiful Larchmere neighborhood. The menu features chef-crafted dishes that are fun to explore, some are great, others are near misses and a bit pricey. We recently had the fall clambake which featured middle necks in a sweet and savory broth served along with surprisingly good chicken, chowder, and corn. This place also makes their own bitter sweet mocha ice cream which is the best we've ever had. Our service that night seemed a bit detached and the bill was higher than expected. However, we are planning on returning. read more

We tried poppy finally, after driving by weekly we booked for my wife's birthday. We arrived and were greeted by the staff and they were very kind and sat us right away. We did make reservations. The whole restaurant was warm and inviting. The converted home is very quaint. The server was awesome and made the experience even better. The food from the appetizer to the desert was exceptional. I highly recommend Poppy! read more

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This is a great spot on the out skirts of downtown Cleveland. Read about it on Eater. Restaurant in an old Victorian house. They had nice list of cocktails and wine choices. Everything I ordered was delicious and unique. Started with an incredible salad, then duck cooked to perfection and ended with a banana cake that knocked my socks off. The staff were nice and helpful. I will return to this delicious restaurant read more

I visited poppy on the recommendation of some friends, who said this is one of the best meals that they had in Cleveland. We were able to make a reservation for a party of two on a Friday evening, and they were able to seat us promptly. Poppy is in a classic Cleveland home on Larchmere, so there's beautiful wood, intimate tables, and overall, great ambience. We started it off with cocktails: the Evelyn's, Spanish gin and tonic, as well as the come out, come out, wherever you are. The Evelyn's Spanish food and tonic is probably the best G&T I've ever had in my life, I could drink a whole pitcher of this. The come out come out wherever you are was also excellent, and taste like an upscale aperol spritz, but with less Prosecco. As far as the menu goes, the items are organized from smallest to largest for the different categories: vegetables, seafood, meat. Given that this is more of a small plate style, we ordered for dishes between the two of us. We started off with a potato and leek fritters, which were delicious, that we both wished that it were a bit crunchier, and didn't fall apart quite as easily. We had to smash cucumber salad on the recommendation of our server, and it was definitely a unique flavor that I haven't heard of before, but the more I eat it, the more I enjoyed it. The whipped feta paired with the fennel and cucumber is such a unique and refreshing combination. The lobster cake was incredible. Probably our favorite dish of the night. It definitely is on the smaller side, which is unfortunate given the price point, but it was so tender and perfectly seasoned, and the accompanying aïoli was also very delicious. The mussels came in a harissa sauce, which was so delicious. The toasted bread comes with an olive tapenade on top, but we definitely requested more bread afterwards to soak up some of the delicious broth (FYI it is an extra $1 per plate of bread). Overall, we really enjoyed all of the food that we had. Our servers are very attentive, and the food came out quickly. My only gripe is with the price point, but I would definitely love to come back for like a happy hour at the bar, and just drinking gin and tonics with bar snacks. Definitely a wonderful new addition to the Cleveland food scene! read more

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Came here for dinner on a weeknight. We did make reservations in advance but there were plenty of empty tables so I'm sure walk ins are welcome. Street parking was easy. The patio is really cute and has a nice atmosphere. However, there were a lot of bugs flying around so wear bug spray! The server was very attentive and explained the menu in detail. We ordered the summer roasted veggies with the bean purée and the shrimp off of the patio menu. We also ordered the beet risotto off of the main menu. The summer roasted veggies with the bean purée was delicious. The risotto was nice, but I found it to be a bit sweet and would try something different next time. Overall a great experience with plenty of vegetarian options (their menu does seem to change). read more

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Finally made it out here and it was amazing! The drinks were fantastic and the food was all so well thought out. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I visited for the first time tonight, and the food and service were wonderful! The patio is great, too! I'm looking forward to returning soon. read more

I loved this restaurant before the ownership change, the food Service and Ambiance was fantastic and a my go to restaurant when I wanted to have a great dinning experience. So I visited Poppy for the first, and it was an elegant and elevated dinning experience! Food execution was spot on, flavors were unique and left me trying to understand the taste was coming from. Cocktails perfectly balanced, great service, recommendation for wine and dishes were spot on for picky eaters. I have to try Salt+ in Lakewood. read more

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The food was awesome! Tried it once and will be planning on going back. Quant building and wonderful staff.

I wanted to love this place and tried a few things. We started with the smoked trout appetizers which was a hearty small plate. Pretty good and I liked the horseradish and capers with. For my main course, I never met a black cod I didn't like so that is what I ordered, however, this one seemed lacking in flavor and it was served atop a slaw that just tasted like the main component and overwhelming flavor was just mayo. I just wanted some hot sauce to help with the cod but there wasn't any. The server we had was incredibly sweet and swapped my meal for a lamb burger which was pretty good!!! Everything they serve is scratch made so that is always appreciated. We were there celebrating our 8 year anniversary and then saw a table next to us get served champagne because the waitress overheard it was their anniversary. I guess it pays to be loud about what you're celebrating! Lastly, for dessert, I had the blood orange and chocolate tart which had excellent flavor. IMO, you can never go wrong with that combination. The crust was a bit dry and lacking but I enjoyed the inside and loved the touch of the gold flakes. I would go back for the drinks and possibly try some other foods. I did feel the price point was high for the lack of flavor though. read more

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A lot of the houses on Larchmere have been turned into small restaurants. While it's a cute idea, it can quickly become loud and crowded. We came for the early brunch and got some duck confit, a lamb burger, and a side of smashed potatoes. All of the potato dishes were fantastic. I'm not a big fan of duck to begin with so that wasn't my favorite dish. The lamb burger was pretty good, but a bit heavy for a brunch. The dessert chai panna cotta was the star of the meal. read more

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Celebrated my birthday with my hubby. Our server, Shannon, was delightful and attentive. Excellent cocktails. For appetizers, we had the potato leek fritters and lamb meatballs. Highly recommend both! The entrees, were very good. My hubby had the branzino. They deboned it at the table, but he spent a lot of time dealing with additional bones. He said it was delicious, but he had to work for it. My short rib was tender. Dessert: oat milk and cookies was a cute idea. The inside had a great vibe and is very cozy. We were on the second floor, which got pretty noisy when it was full. Happy to have them on the east side. Will definitely go back during patio season. read more

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Poppy had a great atmosphere and ambience. We sat outside, which had a lively garden and cute, colorful chairs. I did enjoy the food here most of which were small plates. I ordered the eggplant with tofu, which was quite tasty, the lamb burger with sweet potato fries, the clams in bone broth, and grilled shrimp. I really enjoyed the sweet potato fries and the clams. Overall, the service was the thing to write home about our server, Samantha, was very friendly and funny. I would say that the clam broth was on the salty side as were the shrimps, but I would definitely come here to eat again. read more

Tried poppy for the first time and the food was impressive! Lots of fresh ingredients and interesting dishes. We tried the white bean purée, charred eggplant, chilled asparagus, and calamari. The service was great and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and drink recommendations. The inside of the restaurant was nice, but hoping to go back again and eat on the patio which looks really cute. The only complaint is the drinks were mostly ice. read more

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