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    South Lane Bistro

    3.8 (140 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Steak Frittes
    Joe G.

    The wife and I stopped here on a whim as we were in the area. Food and ambience were great service was spot on only problem was we were not informed about the chef's specials for the day we overheard the server for the other table saying them . Other than that we will definitely be back and sample more items off of the menu!!!!

    Pesto angel hair with scallops- special
    Nicole W.

    We had a really great date night at South Lane a couple weekends ago. We sat outside in the little pergola outdoor area not attached the restaurant and it was great! Definitely recommend making a reservation as tables are limited. Our waitress was very nice and food and drinks came out pretty quickly after we ordered. We enjoyed the Buffalo brussel sprouts and calamari for appetizers- both were wonderful. My entrée was phenomenal! It was a special that had a "cold" angel hair pesto pasta with grilled zucchini and tomatoes with the most perfectly cooked scallops on top. It was light and refreshing for a summer night despite it being a pasta dish- very summery. My husband had the fish tacos and they were okay but we have had better. The lemon cake we got for dessert was also amazing! We will be back forsure!

    Chopped Salad, Fish Tacos
    Bella D.

    One of my favorites! Chopped salad and Fish Tacos are a go to! The service is always great and the ambiance is great in the summer

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    2 days ago

    My wife and I had a great meal! The food is always so fresh and the service is always on point! We will definitely be back!

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    6 months ago

    Love this place. Great atmosphere (small). Friendly service. Yummy food. Make a reservation, if you're going during peak time.

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    Small restaurant but great ambiance and food. The fried chicken sandwich was very good.

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    What a treat this place is.... Fun menu items and drinks, and a super friendly staff.... Can't wait to go back again very soon!

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    Good food. Moderately priced. Very nice ambiance (especially if you're sitting on the porch).

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    Terrible experience. Very poor service, extremely rude. Terrible food. An absolutely horrible meal. Never again

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    Not a good experience. Staff were very rude and the food was very poor. Service extremely slow

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    Whitfield Alley Restaurant

    Whitfield Alley Restaurant

    2.0
    (2 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Three words: food with 'tude…read more Now for a few more words: The decor is lovely and light--large windows, sun-splashed walls, cheerful artwork, a stylish bar. There's even some outdoor seating on the patio out back when the weather's nice. All the makings of a winning restaurant, complete with tasty and fresh food on the healthy side of the fence. So, why only two stars? Our waitress was decidedly snippy, and on several occasions made us feel as if we were being difficult--which is so far from the truth. Exhibit A: My mother orders a cobb salad, which is supposed to come with avocado. Hers does not. My mom says to the waitress, "I think this is supposed to come with avocado. My salad was missing it." Waitress: "Okay, I"ll get you *some more*--implying that my mother was trying to scam them into giving her more. Exhibit B: My salad, marinated chick peas atop some garden greens, was supposed to come with a lemon vinaigrette. There was no dressing on the side, nor was the salad already dressed. She tried to tell me that the salad didn't come with a dressing, but if *I* thought it would make my meal better, I could have some. (Ummm, it's on the menu. Can I please just have it?) My mother and I both could have done without the condescending tone. Even the process of requesting some bread for the table made us feel like we were imposing. In all, I understand that Exhibits A and B stem from a kitchen problem, but the waitress just handled things poorly. And it wasn't like she was new to the job either. I'm not saying the customer truly is always right (though we were); however, wtih service like that, I'd rather dine elsewhere. Tis a shame; the food was pretty good.

    Holly said it all...almost :) Here's my extra 2 cents worth.. I totally agree that the service was…read morethe main downfall of this establishment. Our server was so out of touch with good customer service. All food and otherwise establishments should demand great customer service from their employees. Our server was everything Holly said. Here is where my extra 2 cents comes in. It is an aestheticly nice place, with all the acrutements in place. However, I did not like the way my cobb salad veggies etc were chopped into tiny bits. I couldn't keep any of it on a leaf to enjoy. Most of the "vittles" fell down to the bottom of my salad bowl as they would not stay on my fork. That combined with the dissapointing service - brings me to a score of 2 stars.

    Country Tavern Cafe

    Country Tavern Cafe

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    1.9 mi

    First visit today, December 2025. Walked in and found an old fashion bar with tables and a pool…read moretable. Lots of sports memorabilia on the walls. Friendly people! Ordered a local beer on draft. Yummy! Waiting for a burger & fries now. The regulars here highly recommend any of the burgers. First visit today, December 2025. Walked in and found an old fashion bar with tables and a pool table. Lots of sports memorabilia on the walls. Friendly people! Ordered a local beer on draft. Yummy! Waiting for a burger & fries now. The regulars here highly recommend any of the burgers.

    True Score: 4.5 Stars…read more What a find, booze and GREAT simple food. Who would have thought? This was close to a 5 star. Kind of stumbled upon this place. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere. Thank goodness we did. Here's the combination. Small quaint place with some tables but this is mainly a bar place. Great drinks, cold beer, and great food. I will emphasize this again, GREAT food. Everything is made to order, so don't expect to get your food in 10 minutes. It's a small place usually attended by one person, the bartender. Super cool patrons with a little sports on the tube. Hint: Order the French onion soup!! It's a must. The greatest bowl of FO we have ever had. Once again, who would believe it? Amazing spot that checks all of the old school boxes. We never miss it when we are in the area. Don't ever change. Thanks

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    The bar
    French Onion - Ridiculously good
    French Onion - Ridiculously good
    French onion soup crock & Lemon Drop Martini   made with love, by Rose

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    The Wharf Restaurant

    The Wharf Restaurant

    3.3
    (213 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    The Wharf is inside the beautiful Madison Beach Hotel, with the perfect setting right by the water…read more I love the atmosphere and we've been here 3 times already this summer. Outside on the covered porch, they have both dining tables and high tops facing the water. The outdoor space is limited and they have tables inside as well, but I'd recommend the outdoor seating on a nice day, if you're dining alone or with up to 2-3 people. My favorites are the New England Clam Chowder and Lobster Roll. Their fries aren't my favorite and even though I'm not a huge fan of truffles, their truffle fries were also quite good. One thing to note is that the service level has varied. Sometimes it's been quite slow and we've also had a mix-up with the order. If they raised the service level, it'd feel even more upscale.

    Disappointing Valentines dinner-long waiting line with reservations, cartilage abounded in the…read moreDover Sole (no warning from the server), no rose for our table at the end (as others received them left and right). The Wharf has been our choice for brunch, lunch, and dinner for decades (before and after the renovation). This was by far my most disappointing (worst!) experience. On the plus side, the crabcake first course was excellent! The desserts-fruit tart and the chocolate one-were mediocre (chocolate was the better of the two). Definitely not worth the price needless to say.

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    Beautiful views
    Beautiful views
    ZACAPA FALL PUNCH
Zacapa Dark Rum, Apple Cider, Maple Syrup, St. George Pear, Grenadine
    ZACAPA FALL PUNCH Zacapa Dark Rum, Apple Cider, Maple Syrup, St. George Pear, Grenadine
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    Friends & Company Restaurant

    Friends & Company Restaurant

    4.2
    (113 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    First of all the staff was friendly and happy despite being busy. The atmosphere was cozy despite…read morebeing at a large table for 6 people. The crab and corn chowder was delicious though lighter in crab than I would have liked. Could have been "the pour" I guess. The Asian Salmon was delicious and something about the basmati was just right. Others got the crab cakes dinner, and the chicken salad wrap w fries, and the cod dinner. everyone was pleased and all plates were empty at meals end. We did notice it was hard to hear at the height of the busy time but wonderful to talk as it cleared out. There is beautiful art decorating the walls. This added to the homey feel. A nice variety as well. I especially noticed the quilted and framed art which were delightful birds and nature scenes. Some appeared available for sale and at very reasonable prices. Very nice spot, well recommended.

    If I was going to own a restaurant, this would be it. Everyone has their taste but for me this was…read moreperfect, from the name to the atmosphere to the food. The fireplace perfect on a cold winter evening. The food prepared with finesse. Even something as simple as the fries were above average-likely the oil used. For the portion and preparation and everything the food was priced very fair. The service was fast and friendly. A great place to watch the sunset and they have what looks to be a nice deck when it's not mid winter. We will be back again.

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    Dining Room
    Dining Room
    Crab and corn chowder
    Crab and corn chowder
    Beautiful Christmas Decoration

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    Beautiful Christmas Decoration

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