Great food, ambiance, and staff. Note on menu states that 5% surcharge will be added to the bill to cover costs. Huh?!? Please adjust your pricing and don't piss off your customers - although I'm sure that note is permanent read more

Fun day to explore. Here I am. Station House Cafe Established 1964 Server - Monica Robert Mondavi - 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Blazin Bloody Mary Pliny the Elder - Double IPA Fried Oyster Garlic Bread Turkey Chili Station House Burger Wow, they just moved back to there original location since 1964. Really nice remodel and very modern with a home style feel. The deco is simple with soft brow oak. All the food order was so good. There is a lot of food per order. A must visit. read more

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Stopped by with friends on our way to hike Tomales Point. Nice ambiance and nice servers, but food is just ok. Portion sizes also felt oddly small for the price Why do they charge a 5% surcharge and specifically say it's not a tip? It's even added as a line item lol... really wasn't expecting this in Point Reyes of all places - and that's speaking from someone used to weird extra charges in the SF Bay Area read more

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The grits and greens are the most unbelievable dish I've had in my entire life. Whether I've traveled around the world or stayed local, this unique comfort food dish is an absolute must try. Make sure you get it with the TOMA cheese. I had my dish with chicken and steak. Either of them are delicious with the meal. The service was excellent. the ambience is beautiful and comforting. read more

It's been 3 years since I last ate here, and it's still as amazing as I remembered! Service: My waitress was super friendly and homey. Ambiance: Modern restaurant, it was clean. There's a bar as well. Arrived Saturday around 5 and it wasn't too busy no reservation needed. It picked up business around 5:30-6:00 PM. 1/2 dozen oysters $24 (5/5): Easily the best oysters, especially sourced from Tomales Bay nearby. Served raw on ice with mignonette or broiled with garlic butter. Ordered each half. Raw was very good, but broiled with garlic butter is phenomenal. Wagyu skirt steak $38 (5/5): Akaushi beef, green beans, marble potatoes, spring onions, truffle butter & demi glace. The steak was incredibly tender, and the outer sear was peppered. The sauce tasted like a wine reduction, and it definitely felt heavy. The tiny onions and greens were a nice touch, wish there was a side of mashed potatoes but great regardless. This visit felt like a much better experience than my last. Would go again, definitely a place not the faint of the wallet. read more

The fresh mussels are delicious and the mussels were in a cream sauce, with lots of garlic. We both liked them. We quickly devoured the delicious fresh oysters and to top it off our Bloody Marys were quite good! Very friendly and fast service. Be sure to give it a try! read more

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Must eat here! This little understated restaurant is modern and homey at the same time. Very kid friendly and quite possibly the best clam pasta I have ever had. I still think about it days later! Husband had the meatloaf special - also delicious and the kids had Mac and cheese. You'd think it would be just regular boxed Mac and cheese but we were impressed that Station House goes to the entrabeffor of making it square shaped with melted cheese down the center. We also got the bread plate and the oysters on a half shell - warm and cold. Honestly the warm with melted butter was pretty good but too rich for me. I like the taste of the sea. :) Special mention to the non-alcoholic drinks and generous root beer floats. Service was good! read more

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So glad to see this place back in action with their popovers and great service. We had linguini and clams and polenta and greens. What a treat. One caveat is always order a double shot if you want a whiskey for dessert. The pricing is way better. I've missed this place. read more

I work weekends since time immortal. Therefore, I have to get my yayas out during the week and I love to take little magical mystery tours through Marin County, the back roads, the hills and valleys, and stopping along at various cafés, bakeries, bars and restaurants. While all along absorbing the beautiful scenery. And beautiful scenery there is indeed, just a short few miles from the bustling city life. My friends from Berkeley came for the ride today for a little bit of decadent indulgence. (I'll keep their names anonymous since I'm not sure if they're still in the witness protection program?) We had lunch at a pizza spot at Tam Junction then took a ride over Mount Tamalpais and down into Stinson beach, and then on to Point Reyes Station. When we got to Point Reyes Station the first thing that I mentioned was the Station House, and much to our surprise as we glanced over it was all shut down! Closed, shuttered, no more, another victim of Covid economy, etc.? We snagged the first parking space a block down the road on the right side, parked, and lo and behold as we crossed the street there it was- the all new Station House! A ghost orchid, appearing in Shangri-La! Drawing us in was the George Nelson bubble lamps hanging from the ceiling and a peek in the windows revealed a much hipper modernized facility in a new location with an incredible stunning aesthetic. Every detail is well thought out and expertly executed. From the polished floors to the beautiful lighting and artwork it is truly a gem. Even the restroom areas are exquisitely presented with sinks and mirrors outside of the stalls. Beautiful tiling in the stall area that somewhat resembles Heath ceramics subway tile. In my book, if there's a nice restroom area you've already scored tons of points and client appreciation. The bartender was top notch and drives quite a ways to come to his gig. We had a great chat with a charming local woman, who appears to eat there often- a real interesting and fun conversation. I had a killer Old Fashioned and my friend had a beer and his wife had an absolutely lovely non-alcoholic drink which I believe was called the Big Lyre. The only negative was that we had just eaten, so we tried the popovers which were out of this world and served with a succulent honey butter. I am filled with anticipation for my next visit, which will certainly be on my next day off. It's a bit of a journey to get there, but well worth it. A must destination, put it on your list. read more

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The nicest restaurant in town with a big menu with plenty to choose from. Not cheap, but generous portions and everything was tasty. Oysters - cleaned well, really cold and sweet. Smoked trout salad- a sleeper hit. I really loved this! Lots of trout and the dressing was perfect. Wagyu skirt steak - this was cooked well and the sauce was addicting. However not all the membrane/silver skin was removed so very tough to chew Lamb bolognese - this was a winner. Tons of meat, big portion, just delicious Bread pudding - very tasty and loved the caramel and cream. But it was not warmed through which I think would have made it even better! read more

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We've come to Station House Cafe for years in all its iterations. Back in its original location again but with a modern, moody decor, it's still a cozy, welcoming stop. This visit we had a nicely crafted mezcal (NA) cocktail with a rich, earthy depth that made it feel like a true cocktail, not a compromise. We enjoyed their turkey chili: generous, hearty, & smoky, topped with cheese and served alongside cornbread. Their bread plate ($7) features cornbread and Station House's popovers--airy, golden and served with butter. (A historical favorite, we are glad to see them still on the menu.) Service is helpful, & made needed adjustments. That said, our entrée salad was underwhelming. The smoked trout salad ($18) barely had trout, mostly grated cheese, romaine leaves and a few trout shreds, making it feel sparse and not worth the price. Unevenly dressed, there were more of bites of plain romaine lettuce than I would have liked. For us, Station House is a reliable 3-3.5 stars. I'm thankful they kept their nostalgic popovers on the menu. A good stop overall --but order thoughtfully. read more

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Great lunch spot in Point Reyes! Lots of indoor seating available. Service was quick and attentive. Great ambiance as well. My favorite thing here were the oysters! We got both raw and broiled, but personally I prefer the raw oysters. Their oysters are SO plump and fresh. I highly recommend. We also ordered a station house burger, clam chowder, and macaroni croquettes. All were pretty decent as well. read more

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We didn't have much luck eating in point Reyes this weekend. Had dinner here , it was good. Nothing bad and nothing great . (I thought for a small town it would be so friendly and inviting) Service was okay. read more

Stopped here after a day exploring the coastline. They were closed for one hour between lunch and dinner so we walked around the downtown area to browse the local stores. ' Once they opened, we were greeted by a friendly staff member and seated. The dining space was comfy and overlooks the quaint downtown street which is great for people watching. The server was very personable and offered recommendations. The menu is diverse for vegetarians, seafood lovers and meat eaters. I ordered an espresso martini and veggie burger with fries. We also tried some appetizers - fresh local oysters (for my bf) and crispy croquettes of warm mac & cheese. He also ordered the Station House Burger and we both got fries as our side. Definitely some comfort food. The veggie burger was a little thin for the bun but still tasty and I appreciate that they make their own patty from real foods like mushrooms and a grain versus that processed fake meat crap. Huge kudos for that!! They serve a very generous portion of fries on the side so if someone wants the salad and the other fries, you can totally split them. :O) They also offer a beautiful selection of salads that feature locally sourced veggies and cheeses like Point Reyes blue and Sonoma goat cheese. I will def get a salad on my next visit and maybe the fettuccine dish b/c that sounded divine too. read more

I the grand tradition of the California gold rush, I ordered one of my all-time favorite meals - a Hangtown Fry - basically an open-faced omelette with fried oysters, bacon, and usually spinach. The station house came through, and the Hangtown fry came with salad and home fried new potatoes -- yum! Located on the main drag, it's a pleasant restaurant, appealing on the outside and attractive on the inside. The service was impeccable. I'll be going back the next time I'm in town. My only beef: a 5% "Fair Wage surcharge". What is that? If it's a cost of doing business, build it into the pricing ... don't annoy me with involuntary upsells. read more

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The food was tasty, the happy hour deals are good. Outside of happy hour the prices are a little steep but given the location it is ok. Service was friendly and fast. The inside was modern and cozy. Would definitely come back to try more items on the menu. They serve Pliny the Elder for those interested in good beer. read more

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Decided to drop in and try Station house. I ordered the Wagyu Steak which was very good and tender and was decently sized. They have Pliney on tap which is good. Our server was great and everyone was friendly. The only surprise was that they charge a 5% mandatory living wage cost when the bill came. I'm not a fan of this and it's basically asking customers to help the restaurant pay for their employees wages. I don't believe this should be the customers responsibility. Even though it's not considered "tip" I did consider it the same. I will usually avoid places like this. Other than that give the Wagyu a try and be wary that this place charges this fee. read more

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Our party of three found this gem while in Point Reyes Station. The ambience is nice, our server was delightful, and our meals were delicious although to be fair we all ordered the veggie burger. That said, it was the best veggie burger I ever had. Made with grains and baked, it held together as well as any hamburger, and taste just as good if not better. Placed on a sesame brioche bun, complemented with tomato, lettuce and pickled onions, every bite was a delight. Side choices were perfectly crisp fries or salad, and both did not disappoint. Our friend was so enamored she is going to drive back from the bay area with her daughter so she can experience it. Definitely a must if you are in town. read more

A local suggested this wonderful restaurant when I was in the area 7.22.25. The service was attentive, comfortable ambiance, and excellent food. I had the Kurobuta pork chop with "spice, brined and grilled; creamy mashed potatoes, broccolini, and apricot chutney." I enjoyed the Reishi hot tea. read more

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Overall C: cozy spot, Sunday evening on the way home after a long day docent-ing at Point Reyes. Good service, decent portions, bit overpriced for disappointing fried oysters, ceaser salad, potato leek soup, mocktail. read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday evening to enjoy desserts and cocktails for my bday after a day around the area for my birthday. It wasn't busy at 5:00pm and there were plenty of tables, no lines whatsoever. Host sat us down, but then we were "greeted" by our server Karen chastised us for sitting at the table and not the bar. I told her it was my birthday and we just wanted to do a little celebration as we just went to Hog Island for a late lunch. Mind you, we were also maybe thinking of staying for dinner, but after that greeting, we just wanted to eat the desserts and go. She did bring out the desserts with a candle which I acknowledge was thoughtful. She just grabbed the plates off the table without even asking if we were done. We just felt like she was rushing us and wanted us out. We maybe were there for 20 minutes. Didn't stick around for dinner or another round of drinks. Everyone in the party had worked in hospitality and the industry and we were quite appalled by the lack of service and the attitude sent our way. Needless to say where we would have done a bigger tip cause we know it was a smaller check due to our orders, we declined and matched the tip to match the service. The bread pudding was good, but I don't know if we will come back to discover the rest of the menu. read more

I had family visiting, who stayed locally and we came to Station House Cafe for their first night. It was a foggy, chilly Sunday night but the summer crowds were all in town, wrapping up their weekend. We lucked out and got a table for 4 just before 5 pm, when their dinner menu was on offer. It's pricey but not outrageous and I ordered the house made veggie burger with their side salad. The burger was a little bland. Overall the food was just okay but the ambiance and service were what won me over. I may come back to try their breakfast or lunch menus if I'm looking for a nicer meal in the area. read more

Station House Cafe - Veggie burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

A very charming place! The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly! I highly recommend it

Excellent steak! Great fried oysters. The beets salad is shareable. Will be back! Thank you.

First time customers. My wife and I stopped in here for a bite to eat. Place has an upscale feel to it. Jan was our server and did a great job. We both ordered the Ruben sandwich, comes with house made potato chips. Toasted bread, sauerkraut, and tender corned beef. We also ordered the bread basket that includes a corn muffin, and 2 popovers. Served with honey salted butter. The mixture of salty sweet flavor was delightful. Ample portions, we both took part of your sandwich with us to enjoy later. Also to note- the bathrooms in this place were squeaky clean. Nicest I have ever seen. It matters. We would not hesitate to go back again and try other things on the menu. The popovers take me back to a time when I was very small. My mom used to make them. Had not had one in many years. This was a great dining experience for us. Highly recommend! read more

Station House Cafe - Popovers and corn muffin. Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

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I've been enjoying meals at Station House for many years, long enough to remember the change from little diner to "big place" across the street, and now back again. I must admit I miss the patio, that was the selling point of the big place. However, losing the patio to gain this newly-renovated original spot makes it sting a bit less. I hate to lead with a mention of the restroom, but the new restroom is really nice, super duper clean and spacious. OK, so to the food... Same delicious food they've always served, with a caveat that sometimes a dish has been just a little bit off the mark. I say that with love. I've never had a disappointing meal at Station House, but I have experienced a few times when a dish is lacking just slightly, like popovers that aren't quite as fresh as they usually are, or a beet salad with less goat cheese than usual. It's OK to not be perfect. As I said, I've eaten here many times, and it's a longtime tradition for my family to eat here when we come out to Pt. Reyes, so the occasional miss on one dish will not keep us from coming back. The service is friendly and fast, and the atmosphere is always warm and relaxing. read more

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While visiting Point Reyes we came across this cute breakfast place. There was only about a five minute wait on a Sunday morning at 11 AM. We were seated at a four top. The ambience in the restaurant is modern sophisticated. Our server suggested we get our order in quickly as a table of 12 was just seated. We were very glad of her recommendation and our food was delivered in about 15 minutes. Everything was very tasty. Service is great on ambiance was amazing I would definitely recommend coming here if you're in town. read more

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Overpriced underwhelming fare. Splurged and took my son to lunch recently, his Negroni was awful. The food was ok. 2 cocktails and lunch was $200! You'd be smarter to head over to the Mexican Food truck and the Western for libations afterward. They could be so much better with effort. read more

Had a lovely late lunch there. The fried oysters were crisp, lightly battered and creamy. The smoked trout salad was fresh. I'm Not a fan of the pear vinaigrette so I'm glad I asked for it on the side. My husband had an interesting smoky spicy mock tail. read more

Station House Cafe - Crispy yummy fried oysters. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

Mediocre, overpriced food.Terrible service (except for the hostess) our server seemed bother to be working. Dropped our food, didn't say another word until we asked for the check! Can't recommend -Wouldn't go back. Sadly, you may be forced to dine here, because choices are very limited in Point Reyes... read more

I did the math. We have visited the Station House Cafe (old location and new) at least 500 times in the past 20+ years. Our family has celebrated major milestones--my middle kiddo's 2nd birthday, my dad's 60th--and simply regular treats out. In the old location, my dad and I had a weekly coffee klatch where we caught up on each other's writing news. Our waitress knew us and treated us as if we were ordering the whole breakfast side of the menu, even if we only had coffee and toast. She made our traditional meetings special. I'm a busy mom of three, but whenever I had a minute to myself, I'd grab an impromptu lunch at the counter and have a salad and read. On nights when our kids were wee, and nobody wanted to cook, we would love the exciting event of driving the 10 minutes to the restaurant. Dinners out always included popovers! Laughter. Ice cream! In the new location, I like to sit at the bar with a book when I'm solo, or in a window seat with my laptop when I am working on a deadline. My favorite dish currently is the beet salad. My husband loves the burger. My mom is all about the veggie burger. The fries are ridiculously delicious. And I am a French fry connoisseur. The food is beautiful. Whatever you order. The kitchen staff knows what they're doing, and they do each plate with the type of perfection that makes you feel as if you are eating works of art. Tasty art! I love the vibe of the new Station House (in its original location). Somehow the restaurant feels both cozy and chic. I don't know how this is possible. It could fit right into LA, but it wouldn't want to. There is good air flow, space between tables, a sense of being around pepole but not on top of them. The color scheme of the restaurant fits perfect with our bay-adjacent little town, and the art on the walls is always inspiring. The art makes you think. Delicious food. Inspiring ambiance. An epic history. What more could you want? Honestly, the *best* part of the Station House for me is the staff. The waitstaff, the bartenders, the hosts are all kind, knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and funny. Maybe I'm biased since I've been a true fan for so long. But maybe that makes me an expert. read more

Station House Cafe - This is a picture from the old Station House. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

Nice, Very nice. New location, its called cafe, fancy on one side of the building and casual on the other half, but whatever, lets get to the important part, Food. And its yummy. We started with the Frenchie Croquettes, a crispy bundle of mac & cheese, formed into a chubby mini log with a white dipping sauce . I skipped salad and went directly to the Pork Chop. It was a thick, juicy chop, seasoned and cooked to perfection and placed on top of creamy potatoes and braised veggies. It was enough to take leftovers. Delicious. Since I didn't finish my entree I perused the dessert menu & spotted Lemon, pot de creme. I like a good sweet ending after a meal and it was very satisfying. We also ordered a Caesar chicken salad with portions of chicken on top. And to drink, a massive, tasty Margarita & I ordered my standard Greygoose, dirty martini with olives. It was good but there was a tinge of mint taste which I didn't appreciate. Note to bartender keep dominating mint away from olives, shaker, stemware and Vodka martini drinkers. The decor on the fancier side is cool with an art Deco, Frenchie bistro vibe. Dark and moody. They have live music on various days as we came specifically to hear Ms. Dorian & her Mode. read more

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Came here for brunch with my family. We were a party of 10. The food was okay, I got the hangtown fry which is basically an omelette with oysters, I found it a little too salty. Our server was nice and patient with us. However, one of the staff that brought our food to us was rude. It was a short male with glasses and wearing clogs. First, we had a baby with us going through teething pains and we had to get up once in a while to calm him down and my husband unintentionally stood where the server is going and could've asked my husband to move (which he did eventually when he realized the staff is behind him) but instead the staff just rolled his eyes. Second, my dad is hard of hearing and the staff was trying to hand his plate to him but my dad did not hear him at first so he tried to get his attention the second time and still unsuccessful, but he then immediately responded as soon as he realized the staff was handing him his plate. Most of the adults in the table saw how the staff reacted when my dad did not respond. The staff shook his head and rolled his eyes. We didn't want to make a scene and we didn't want him to ruin our morning so we didn't say anything then. This person does not fit in this type of work, who knows he might be spitting on your food next. read more

Drinks 10/10 Bees knees - perfect balance of honey, gin and lemon, ice cold and very refreshing 8/10 Point Reyes 75 - the mead was sparkling and fresh, you couldn't really taste the gin, it was mostly a sparkling forward drink 8/10 Violet chemistry - very balanced, delicious drink! Not strong, but has great flavor. Appetizers 10/10 bread basket - they have homemade popovers and cornbread served with salted honey butter. The butter is so so yummy and the popovers are amazing Main course 10/10 Linguine and clams - so garlicky, buttery, and flavorful. They give you so many fresh clams in a very savory delicious sauce. The portion is the perfect size and the noodles are soft and cooked well. read more

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Miss the garden patio of the previous location but the present one is spacious and comfortable. We had Sunday brunch. The oysters were delicious, bits of shell unfortunately. The clam chowder was on the lighter side, more corn starchy than creamy, not the best. The beet salad was better though not particular generous. The burger and fries were the best item we tried. Service is warm, friendly and efficient. Would come back for the lunch menu during the week. The brunch menu leans heavily on eggs. read more

Station House Cafe - Welcoming location. Indoor seating only. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

Really bummed about this one. We heard such good things and this one fell flat. The restaurant is right on the main street of Point Reyes Station so a great hustling and bustling spot. The food is where things went downhill. We ordered the bread basket of only popovers and requested that they please be brought out hot; the waitress said will do. They were brought out shortly after and they were barely warm. We were all hungry, so we ate them, but it seemed very weird that asking for hot popovers was blatantly ignored/dismissed. The turkey chili came out and it was not even warm, and the cornbread was so incredibly dense. The shrimp lettuce wraps had limited flavor and were super small. The Caesar salad with chicken was substantial with a large piece of protein so highly recommend that. At the end of our meal when sharing with the waitress that the chili came out cold, she sort of mocked us when we mentioned she should share with the kitchen that the soup came out cold (in no restaurant do you serve chili cold). It was a weird meal and we were so looking forward to our meal only to be extremely disappointed. read more

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This is one of the very few places that have provided consistently excellent service and good food. We have been going to Station House on every trip to Point Reyes over the last 8 years, and my children are always happy afterward. As vegetarians, we tend to need to make a meal out of a small number of options, and some sides, and have tried the vegetarian burger, their beet salad and broccoli side multiple times. All very tasty, well made and served courteously in a reasonable amount of time. read more

Located in downtown Point Reyes, this spot offers a big menu with a variety of dishes. Friendly service, delicious food, and a great atmosphere! I couldn't think of a better way to end the meal than with a glass of espresso martini and pear sorbet. read more

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While the Station House Cafe oozes serious charm, the food itself is altogether disappointing. The decor hits the perfect balance of rustic and sleek and is just the right amount of upscale for Point Reyes Station. That said, the food is in no way the best in town and it only leads the pack in style. Substance? Not so much. My beet salad sounded like a match made in heaven on paper. Goat cheese? Candied walnuts? Beets? Kale? What could go wrong? Well, for starters the quantity of non-kale greens eclipsed all other ingredients in presentation and taste, the citrus vinaigrette being all but AWOL. Meanwhile, the major flavor contributors were buried (the goat cheese especially was in scant supply). The kale was merely a sprinkling of dried greenery atop the goat cheese, barely even worth listing on the menu. The one bright spot was the well-roasted beets. In a very different context they would be enough to propel a dish. My expectations were truly dashed, though I hope other diners may have found better options. read more

Station House Cafe - Beet Salad ... where are the ingredients they listed? - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Point Reyes Station, California

This was a treat for me. Their other location had been a favorite of mine for ages, and I was hesitant to try the new location, because there was no garden. But when I walked into the new location (sans garden) I was very happily surprised. Somehow they had managed to create a similar vibe to the old location. Its quite different, yet still similar, if that makes sense. So, the "acid test" would be the food, because that's what I really liked about the old location. I was encouraged to see familiar items, such as the arugula beet salad (yum), but I decided on the Reuben with house made chips, and I was not disappointed. I also tried a beverage without "spirits" named a "Bad Liar", I mean really who could resist? It was expensive, but delicious. Service was stellar. Yay! Still a favorite! read more

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