This was our first meal in Tucson and I was a little disappointed. I had the Angus burger and my wife had the seafood pasta. Both were ok and by ok I mean I can get a better burger at just about any burger joint that isn't considered fast food. We figured we would give it another try last night. I got the short rib and my wife got a salad. Both were Costco quality. To top it off we checked in and sat at the bar to wait for outdoor seating. After almost an hour, when I was told 30-40 minutes, I asked for an update. They told me "oh we thought you were just going to eat there. Even with open seating outside they said there was no open seating and sat us inside. Was pretty frustrating. Oh, and lastly, don't get the Brussel sprouts because they are awful. read more

We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner here several times during our stay at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort. All meals were phenomenal. Service was superb. They catered to our son and were very accommodating to our requests. My favorite were the alcoholic drinks, tacos and sweet potato fries with honey mustard. Breakfast was also my favorite! The buffet was soooo delicious! Pancakes, omelettes, bacon, oatmeal and more all yummmo!! read more

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If you're staying at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa (good lord that's a mouthful), you won't want (or need) to step foot off their beautiful property. Okay, okay, definitely go into the city because it's fantastic and you'll find really amazing local businesses. BUT, if you don't feel like driving down, I assure you that you'll find lovely food, drinks, and ambiance right here at the Signature Grill. The Signature Grill is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's a pretty huge restaurant located downstairs (same level as the wondrous patio), and you can sit inside or outside. I happily sat outside to enjoy the breeze and mild weather during both of my visits. For my first meal here, I ordered the large pozole (which really isn't that large), but it's definitely delicious. The flavors are bold, with a nice and subtle heat, and no lack of meat. Heh, a pozole haiku by Kendall. The next day I enjoyed a lovely breakfast here at the Signature Grill. Hash browns, two eggs over medium, bacon, and a side of fruit. It wasn't the most incredible dish in the world, but the portions were perfect and I seriously ate every bite. They also brought around these adorable little granola/yogurt/fruit parfaits in tiny mason jars. I didn't eat any because I have to eat GF, but it was a lovely and thoughtful gesture that just makes you feel even more welcome. This is a hotel restaurant you guys, duh, so it's going to be pricey. Definitely overpriced, I'd say. $14-$17 for a basic breakfast plate, $12 mimosas!!, $10 for a large bowl of soup that isn't exactly large, $17 for lunch tacos, $15 shrimp cocktail appetizer, and about $30 for a dinner entree. The food is good, yes, but expect your meal to be costly. You better sit outside to cash in on the gorgeous view. read more

Signature Grill - Pozole!! - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This place was packed due to it being Labor Day weekend. It was almost as expensive as Primo, yet it was way more crowded. The setting is not very intimate. There were kids running everywhere and playing. The patio of Signature Grill gave a great view for kids to wave at their friends down below close to the pool. So, is this place family friendly? It sure seems so! I'll try to be brief. My hubby and I got to skip the 20-30 minute wait if we sat at the bar, so we did. On the plus side, we got to watch U of A play Toledo and beat them in their season opener. The bartender was our server, so he definitely had his hands full making all the drinks for the restaurant, and taking our orders in the bar. Despite these circumstances, he kept his cool and was very friendly. He even offered to make a special martini for me since the jalepeno martini was a bit much for me, and I was going to order a champagne peach drink. The grilled swordfish was good. I ordered it because I didn't want to be a lemming and order the same Paella dish as my hubby, which looked and tasted better. I really liked the swordfish, but I should not have been stubborn and ordered what I really wanted which was the Paella. The pork posole soup was good as well. (We each had a cup of the pork posole as an appetizer). I cannot remember what I ordered for dessert. Is that bad? I guess the point is. Our bartender/server was really nice and attentive. The food was good. I just don't think anything really stood out as really memorable, and typically being a self-proclaimed foodie, I remember these things. read more

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Sitting here right now. Cold fries. Questionable service. This is embarrassing. We keep being told our food will be "ready in 20-25 minutes" and it's clearly been sitting out for at least 15. It's frustrating to pay premium prices (eg $10 for a kids hot dog). We are trying to be sympathetic to short staffing and other challenges right now but we are also trying to keep our 2yo who's unvaxxed safe. We do not want to sit in enclosed spaces with everyone unmasked, so we've been ordering things to go and sitting outside. read more

Went to Valentines dinner with another couple and everything was fantastic. Usually we don't have great expectations on a holiday like that but their Prix Fixe menu was delicious and so was their regular menu. I had the ribeye with onion butter and my wife had the agave chicken on the Valentines menu. Also the duck lumpia amuse bush was to die for. Friends had the salmon which was also great. read more

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I've always been a fan of this restaurant during past visits to the resort. This time however was a different experience. I was dining alone and wanted to unwind reading a book. I was ushered to a great table with an excellent view of the pool with the mountains in the backdrop. While waiting he got me a wonderful assortment of bread and breadsticks. However the nut crusted ones also had big full sized rock salt rendering each bite unbelievably salty. I was left with the choice of picking out the salt crystals by hand or just leaving them untouched so I chose the latter. As I was leaving the restaurant later, I overheard guests at another table take a bite of the pecan brittle bread and deem it too salty to eat as well! My shrimp and bacon wrapped scallops entree was brought out without much delay. The shrimp was perfectly cooked as were the scallops, the bacon was done just right with a good bite yet not too crispy. The accompanying veggies however were quite the disappointment. The potatoes were undercooked, the grilled jalapeños not seeded leaving me to individually clean them out unless I wanted to keep chugging down water between each bite. The final straw was that I happened to notice a fine hair on a slice of grilled onion. I stopped eating my meal halfway and brought this to the attention of my server who promptly removed the plate. He returned in a couple of minutes with apologies from the chef, said that it was on the house and simply left. I was left at my table without any offer to bring out the menu ( main or dessert) considering I might still be hungry having only eaten half my meal. Sorely disappointed to say the least and will definitely try other restaurants at the resort before this the next time. read more

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Food usually pretty good ambiance is pleasant and staff very attentive. Weekend brunch excellent.

I actually really enjoyed the food and atmosphere here, despite what my 3 star rating would suggest. I had lunch here every day while I attended a conference at location. Day 1: I was introduced to the Arizona burger, and it blew me away. From the layers of cheese, the short ribs on the top of the bunless burger; and finally to the ring of fries, it was a unique burger and I even had left overs because the portion was huge. I thought I had saved room for dessert but I was stuffed. Day 2: I had the shrimp and fish tacos with fries on the safe. The shrimp was slightly over cooked, but the fish taco was juicy and tender, and the amount of it was very generous and filling. The fries of course was still good with that ranch sauce. Day 3: this is the day that didn't live up to the expectations. I had taken the suggestion to try the chefs choice of the day: a burrito with beef and cheese and all kinds of yummy sounding bits. The first few bites were awesome, the sauce was just right so it wasn't soggy but still flavorful. However, I suddenly noticed a huge strand of hair wedged between the burrito . I waived a bus boy over and said "I hate to be that guy but there's a piece of hair in here." The waiting staff did not do a good job of handling the situation and I waited over 15 minutes to get another burrito, this time cooked differently. It was dry and tasteless, the tortilla on the outside wasn't even warmed. I would still recommend this place for guests staying at the JW Marriott, but make sure the chefs wear their hairnets!!! read more

Signature Grill - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is a great place to dine in and get all dressed up for. A group of us reserved two tables (they only seat 6 people maximum due to the pandemic). The service was great. Very attentive waiter that always had our drinks filled. Definitely upscale and pricier than your typical restaurant. The entrees were definitely unique and had a nice presentation. I ordered. The churros are to die for, and one order of them is enough for a two to four people. read more

Signature Grill - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ate at Signature Grill for lunch and it was A-OK. Started the lunch with a Red Sand Margarita with Tajin on the rim. This was a refreshing drink for in the middle of summer. To start, I ordered chips served with salsa and guacamole. I would highly recommend, these both were extremely flavorful and addicting. My friend ordered the pulled chicken quesadilla and they said it was delicious. It LOOKED delicious! I endured my lunch with a a healthy bacon cheeseburger, but served protein style on lettuce! :P This was served with a side Caesar salad. It was nothing special but a typical burger. read more

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We ate here on a Tuesday night and sat in the bar hoping to be in and out. While elements of the food were very good like the Buffalo Burger and the potatoes served with the NY steak, they were overshadowed by less than quality service. We received our appetizer quickly but service was downhill from there. We had to ask for bread a few times and it was 40+ mins for the meal to come out after the app. Maybe the bartender just couldn't handle the bar and the diners that night but we opted to eat elsewhere for the rest of our stay. read more

Service was spot on both at dinner and during multiple breakfasts. The Brussel sprouts were excellent and the chorizo in them made them over the top good. The tuna steak was. The best thing we had. It was cooked perfect and the quinoa salad it was on was really good. The pretzel burger was also really good. The Sonoran omelette was excellent both days. The patio dining in beautiful especially at the end of the day. They have multiple heaters to cut through the chill. read more

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While staying at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort, I decided to have dinner on the terrace at the Signature Grill. I chose the Pozole soup ($8) and the Seafood Pasta ($31). The soup was interesting and delicious. I had never had this before. But I would order it again. The pasta was flavorful and cheesy, but the cream was a little salty and heavy. Seafood included scallops, shrimp and grouper. Topped off the meal with a "Kilt Lifter" scotch ale. ($8) Very good beer. I had to try it because of the name. A decent meal. AOk in my opinion. But a little on the pricey side. Service was courteous, friendly and efficient. If you don't want to drive into Tucson, then this restaurant is convenient. read more

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Our server Galilea was amazing. She made an awesome meal even better. I tried the rain drop drink and the chicken. Both were amazing. We finished dinner off with the churros. read more

The birria nachos are a must! Love the seating options although it was pretty busy most of the time.

The food was great and the waiter (Carlos) was awesome! Unfortunately there was a roach who also seemed to be enjoying the ambiance. Despite that, as I said all was wonderful. You have a jewel in Carlos who also entertained us with some stories of his time there. Don't lose him - he's an asset to your establishment. read more

Well we have been to the Signature Grill a couple of times for lunch on the patio but this time it was the worst. I had the fried chicken sandwich and it came half under cooked not once but twice!!! Obviously the chef doesn't know how to cook or use meat temperature, when cooking chicken!!! Very disappointed, great patio but bad food!!! Will think twice about going back, thankfully we didn't have to pay for it!!! read more

Over several visits while staying at the hotel, I've had the short rib (tasty, and I especially liked the mushrooms, but you get a small portion for the price), fry bread (also tasty but only after removing some of the excessive arugula), paella (too acidic and really just not great overall ... but good paella is hard to find), and churro beignets (the prickly pear syrup was a nice touch). I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to eat here, but it's a fine place if you're already at the Marriott. read more

Hostesses were very friendly and accommodating! Jonathan was our server, we had a party of 7, he was awesome. Food was mediocre. Small portions. I had a chicken sandwich. It was good but dry, would have been better with cheese. My husband had a chorizo omelet that was tiny!! Local beers were excellent! I had the amber ale. read more

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So recently I learned that the JW's Signature grill frequently hosts special classes on food and wine pairing (every Saturday). They also have other events throughout the year that focus on a variety of pairings. I attended the Kentucky Bourbon pairing "class". Sounds like fun, right? Well, it was a blast,and I plan on going back for more of these events in the future. This class was lead by the head/master bartender who very enthusiastically imparted knowledge upon us. When I first walked in and saw the glasses I thought "hmmm that's not a whole lot", however, after the 2 out of 5 of the tasting glasses I started to wonder if I would be able to finish the flight. We walked through how to appreciate the color and aroma and then how to taste the different flavor notes in the bourbons. Then we moved on to pairing the bourbon with food. Each round was carefully paired with a creation by the head chef. The bourbons went from light/sweet/simple to dark and complex. To start of we had a mushroom seared beef tenderloin with stilton blue cheese and gaufrette potato. The meat was extremely tender and the strong bold cheese was accepted and broken down by the bourbon selected. The second, and my favorite, was the pecan crusted scallop with ginger orange cream, chives and arugula. The scallop was perfectly cooked and the creaminess/brininess contrasted well with the earthy, nutty, crunchiness of the pecans. For me, the bourbon brought out the peppery aspect of the arugula and the nuttiness of the pecans. This was my favorite pairing. Next we had a piloncillo braised pork with picked shallots on a jalapeno biscuit (basically a really fancy pulled pork sandwich). Needless to say it was awesome and a classic pairing with bourbon. It's something I would definitely order. Next we had a NY steak and beet skewer with goat cheese, which was good, but not being a steak fan I didn't appreciate it as well as everyone else did. We ended with a sweet savory dish of serrano ham wrapped fig with grilled peach and maple syrup. I loved the not-overly-sweet ending, and it paired well with the strongest and most complex bourbon of the day. read more

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First off, I am not a big fan of hotel food! The Signature Grill at the JW Marriott Star Pass Resort is an exception. If I lived in Tucson, Signature would be a Sunday Brunch hangout. Everything about this restaurant is good. The wait staff was superb, the decor is great including the views over looking the grounds and the city and most importantly the food was outstanding and the prices were reasonable for a resort. I had the buffet which included all of the usual, including fruit, scrambled eggs, potatoes, smoked bacon, sausage, dry serial, oatmeal, homemade posoli and much more. What made the brunch unique was that you also could order two petite portions off of the menu as well. I had the the Chicken Mole Chilliquilles and Eggs Benedict . The Eggs Benedict was very tasty and the Chicken Mole Chilliquilles was like nothing I have had before. And if this was a petite portion, I can't imagine how big the regular portion would be. All in all a great experience! read more

Signature Grill - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Dinner was abysmal from food to service. Zero quality control. Extremely disappointing. It may be a JW but there is zero pride in how the Signature Grill is run. First the service. Servers were nice. My water was never refilled during the entire dinner. My friend had to beg for more sparkling water. We had no utensils or napkins despite asking multiple times. Service was a disaster from start to finish. Now the worst part: the food! We order the chips and salsa and guacamole. We were served stale chips and asked for fresh ones. We got the fresh chips after the guacamole was long gone. I had a burger which was a thin overcooked dry patty. My salad had wilted lettuce. My friend had the chicken wings which were so dry that they must have been under a heating lamp for hours. Maybe if we had been completely drunk the experience would have been better. Do not eat here!!! read more

Food is really good. I had pancakes with berries for breakfast. Pancakes were excellent. I also had eggs and bacon and they were good as well. The service is slow, but everyone is friendly. read more

A friend and I went in for lunch today and ordered the guac and the veggie enchiladas with the green sauce. We told our server we'll be sharing the enchiladas and she was kind enough to plate it on two separate plates for us. The guac wasn't impressive at all. We asked for lemons on the side and once we added lemon juice it was okay -probably wouldn't order it again though. The enchiladas were delicious! And I'm so glad we were sharing because the portion is huge for lunch. I usually hate black beans, but they were made so well in the enchiladas that I actually enjoyed them. The meal tasted so fresh and wholesome. You have an option to sit indoors or outdoors at this place. We chose to sit outside and had a great view of the resort's pool. I highly recommend this place whether you are staying at the resort or not. read more

Signature Grill - Half order of veggie enchiladas - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is lucky to get 2 stars for the prices they charge. Service is terrible and the burger is not as good as a fast food joint. The seafood pasta was nice with plenty of shrimp and lobster, but again the service brought them down. Very disappointed. Busboy who dropped our food worked his tail off. I wish our tips only went to him..... read more

My husband and I had our first dinner here after checking into star pass resort. This place was romantic and intimate. We were sitting on the patio and it had a very nice view of tucson and the pool area. The chrizo queso appetizer was amazing and great portion for two. We shared the chicken mole with beans and rice. The sauce was a bit heavy and could use more flavor. The beans were dry, but the rise and chicken was good. Too bad the sauce over powered the good tasting chicken. Our server was a little slow for service throughout the night. Yet she did give use a cheesecake for our anniversary. The cheesecake was very good. Overall some food was good, but some food and service was not as expected for the price. We will try a new restaurant tomorrow night! read more

Signature Grill - Full moon - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We made reservations for my sister's birthday Saturday night. When making the reservation, the hostess asked if there were any food allergies or dietary restrictions. I explained my sister's food allergies and she said she'd be sure to let the chef know so they could alter a dish or prepare something to accommodate. Great! We arrived for our 6:30 reservation and our server didn't even take our drink order until close to 7:00. When she went to take our food order, she had no notes about my sister's food allergies and didn't offer much knowledge of the menu in order to recommend something. Overall, the service was very slow and the food was pretty average. It's just disappointing when you're staying at a resort of this caliber and paying resort restaurant prices. read more

Disappointed in the meals here. Plastic was around the short rib and the filet was very bland. I think the short rib was pot roast. The fielt had to much butter sauce. Scallops were good. I would like to say the server was awesome read more

Signature Grill - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Delicious start to our day each morning for breakfast with a beautiful view. The breakfast buffet had all the fixings as did the continental breakfast. The service was always spot on and very kind and courteous. read more

I should have reviewed this so long ago.. considering that my wedding was at The JW Marriott Starr Pass a year ago and The Signature Grill was the place that catered the most important day of my life! We had the private dining room for our closest , nearest and dearest .. It overlooked the stunning resort grounds with a view of the golf course and mountains. The balcony overlooked the tee box in which we got married ! I was literally blown away at the impeccable attention to detail Signature Grill and its staff provided to me , prior to the wedding day/ evening , and during. The food was amazing !! The decor was too even though I had florals brought in for the tables and my own decor from my grandparents' wedding. The planner had passed that off to the staff. They piped our pre wedding photos from our dating years , childhood , etc. over a plasma television over the fireplace that was perfect and ambient to the setting of the evening. We also wanted music played that was our own.. I mean, 'Come Fly With Me ', is life! Done and done. The Rat Pack played all night! My Dad would be so proud that I'm such a Sinatra fan. Our menu was tailored to my allergies and to our budget and wants. Little menu cards adorned white China.. and it was unique and delicious! NOT like the wedding food you sometimes get that seems pre-made and dry! The best part: THE cake! I did want a wedding cake that I had seen, on , where else, The Knot via Pinterest! Chef Chris made it happen ! It was a showstopper and not only that.. it was delicious! I loathe cakes with fondant, as you can't eat the stuff and have it really taste good.. he made this cake happen without fondant! The champagne and flowed ; the staff never let a request go without attention , and let me say some of my group is , well .. High maintenance! After the wedding , we moved outside to the adjoining bar, Salud, where a corner kiva fireplace and more champagne had been set up for our guests. JB, our waiter and his staff boxed up all the extra cake; the decor; my wedding flowers, including my bouquet; even my Badgley Mischka's wedding stillettos and had them sent up to our wedding suite! A few nights later, after our guests had left the resort, we returned to Signature Grill, well, we were treated like VIP's again! JB, was once again our waiter.. well, our favorite Pinot Noir from the wedding appeared tableside and in the room!!! I can't even tell you how much we love the staff here at this place .. it will always hold such a place in my heart.. and it's a great place too. The patio isn't too fancy , but it's scenic , has a cool fire pit and for breakfast is amazing too! On weekends the brunch, although the buffet is $25, runs to 1400pm. If you opt for the menu, the Huevos Rancheros is off the charts. For dinner, ask for JB! I can't sing his praises enough :) read more

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This is our favorite restaurant at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort. We had lunch and dinner here and the service was friendly, knowledgeable and fully focused on customer satisfaction. Expect deliciously prepared entrees served elegantly by a well trained staff! read more

Signature Grill - View from terrace - Southern Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Good views, ok food, very slow service at 20% capacity. If I'm paying $17 for 2 street tacos that aren't coming out for 30 minutes, at least bring my beer in the first 20. Pro tip: if a customer looks like he's tired of waiting, don't come up to him and ask if he's "done-done" and repeat that phrase several times before taking his plates and finding his server. read more

This place has top notch food but at a very steep price. It has indoor and outdoor seating, so if you pick outside you will get a beautiful view (but with the downside of noisy kids playing outside). My mom and I shared the chili lime shrimp cocktail. It's exactly like any other shrimp cocktail except with a little bit of a spicy kick. Very tasty. Not to mention the shrimp were HUGE! Then I had the Lamb Chops while my mom had the chef special, herb crusted filet mingon. My chops where cooked to perfection and I honestly can't remember when I had meat so tender. My mom's dish (which I tried) was good but I don't see how it was anything more special than the regular filet mignon. But it too was cooked perfectly. For dessert we had the churros and the Mexican creme brûlée. The churros were good but it was the creme brûlée that convinced me to come back. I have never had anything like it. read more

We had a very nice, beautiful, romantic sunset dinner our last night in Tucson at the Signature Grill. When I mentioned vegan to our server, Meredith, she said her best friend was vegan and she knew exactly what we needed. She made some recommendations, and we ordered what she suggested right off the regular menu, and it was delicious. Plus, right after sunset, there were fireworks In town that we could see but not hear which was perfect for me! Very nice romantic dinner with my honey, and free shuttle back to our suites. Happy me. read more

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If you didn't know that Spa Week was in AZ last month, you definitely missed out. Spa Week means $50 services at great Resort Spas, Salons, Day Spas, etc. Sara G. and I were on a mission to relax, outside of the Valley of the Spa. We ventured down to the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson. The setting is nestled directly beside the Saguaro National Monument and offers amazing views of the Tucson valley. We truly soaked up the views from the patio of the Signature Grill. After a great massage (Sara G. didn't agree), we ordered some Chips and table-side Guacamole to start. Sabino was a great server and no, he wasn't named after Sabino Canyon, but rather his grandfather. The setting, the salads and the price point are on par with a 4-5 resort, no complaints here.... read more

Overall good ambiance and a nice menu. Our server was sweet and attentive. Our food on the other hand came out very cold even though only 3 tables in the entire restaurant. It seemed like the manager was just standing around chatting with staff. Never came by to apologies. We sent our food back and took another half hour to come out. When you're paying $40 for a steak you expect it to be perfect and at the least - hot. Unfortunately we won't be going back. read more

There aren't many options around the resort but this is a good one. I had lunch and was satisfied. They have a nice selection of beers. I ordered the Tacos de Pescado which are 3 fish tacos. They were excellent and hit the spot. The service was on point. Its a little pricey, but that's the norm for a nice resort. read more

Ate here 2 nights at the resort. Liked our entrees both nights. We had 2 chicken dishes the first night and sirloin and pork chops second night. We live on east coast and the meals were reasonably priced for a resort. Service was fine and wines by the glass were fine. I usually don't like eating in resort restaurants but this one seemed far away from other restaurants and they were doing road work so we ate here. Can't really complain. read more

We were here for a few days or R&R mini VaCa. After being traveling most of the day we decided to keep it close and have dinner within the resort. We decided on the Signature Grill vs. the bar area The stars reflect are mainly the customer service for this review. The hostess demeanor was that of a less than sincere, almost liked it was not in her nature to be cheery, thus forcing herself to be enthusiastic. Then came our waiter/server. We were not too sure if he was trying to humor us with his dry weird humor but we felt he was trying to be funny in a odd-ball smart ass sort of way. Not appreciated. I asked about the sides for the entree I ordered, his attitude was very "that's just the way it is" type of attitude and was overall a cocky server. Hard for me to believe that anyone visiting this restaurant would appreciate this style of attitude. Food came in a decent period of time and the burger I ordered was very filling, came with homemade potato chips. Good serving for the price (+ 1 star) The only highlight to the service that the young man who was bussing the table was really nice and helpful, He was easier to get the attention of vs. our server guy, he out shined the server by 110%. I hope the got a portion of the servers tips! Will we go back? Probably not. For being a resort restaurant and for waiter who relies on tips he must not need the money because his attitude put a damper on our dinner experience. read more