We came here for the super viral Steak Easy pop up and it did not disappoint! There's a lot of reviews saying that the wait times are long but I don't think it was that bad. We arrived right at the opening time and there was a line, but it moved pretty quickly and we got our food in about 30 min. As for the food quality, these were some of the best steaks I've had in Seattle at this price point. $15 for 4 oz steak frites is a great deal, and they really load you up on the fries so you get full even with just a 4 oz steak. The steak is cooked perfectly edge to edge pink since it's sous vide. They get a nice sear on the outside so you still develop a good crust and deep flavor. It's super tender and I love the fat cap adding a beefier richness. The best sauce by far was the Sichuan Au Poivre. It was creamy, rich, and had a light citrusy peppercorn flavor. The highlight was this sauce with the fries. The sauce soaking into the beefy tallowy frites was amazing. My only complaint is I wish it had a stronger peppercorn flavor. I also liked the duck breast with the au Poivre sauce (maybe even more than the steak). read more

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My friend and I came here midday on a Saturday, hoping to try out the Steakeasy popup. I was honestly a bit nervous beforehand, as I'd read quite a few reviews that had cited long lines, really long wait times for food, and people's orders getting lost. I can't fault a place for having lines (if you're popular, you're popular) but I was worried that we'd be dealing with both long lines and long wait times for food given that it was a weekend. I even packed a snack just in case, since I can get pretty hangry. Thankfully, the whole process was actually really smooth! My guess is that the expansion of Steakeasy's hours to include both lunch and dinner instead of just lunch has taken the pressure off the lunch service. We only waited in line for about two minutes before ordering, which was super easy given the limited menu. We were given little number signs to bring to our seats and found seats relatively easy. Now I wouldn't come here with a huge group, as most of the tables here are on the smaller side (2-4 tops) but the two of us sat down at the bar and soon after we sat down a couple tables became available. While waiting for our food, I took full advantage of the Stumbletown bar and first got a Blackberry Gin-ger and then a Purple Rain. Can you tell I like gin? I loved the cocktails and they're super quick. Food came out pretty quickly, and we were digging in about 10-15 minutes after we ordered. I got an 8 oz steak frites with chimichurri, and my lunch buddy got a 4 oz steak frites with the Sichuan au poivre. We both got our sauces on the side, which they were happy to accommodate, so that we could dunk the steak and keep our fries crispy. The steak here seems to be generally cooked to medium doneness. My ideal is a medium rare but I can rock with a medium if needed. The cut is a lean one, so this is more of a meaty one where you'll need to use your teeth than a melt in your mouth type of situation. The sauces are great, and I think the meal really benefits from the green freshness of the chimichurri. While the Sichuan au poivre seems popular (and I definitely dunked my fries in my friend's au poivre sauce) there isn't actually much Sichuan peppercorn flavor. The fries were pretty solid and plentiful. Due to having our sauce on the side, most of our fries stayed crispy until we ate them. The steak frites here are a really good value, with a 4 oz steak frites going for $15 and an 8 oz steak frites going for $25. Is this the best steak ever? No, but it definitely scratches that itch and is a good time. Worth trying! read more

My review is for the steak frite pop up. It's way overhyped IMO. I was very excited to try this place so I was pretty disappointed when it was subpar. We came right when they open and was 14th in line. The guy took our orders and then we find a seat and wait for our food to come out. It still took about 10-15 minutes before food came out so it can be a wait for those that were still in line. The place filled up fast and it was busy and lively. I was actually very excited to try the duck, but they said there was no duck available at that time so I was already disappointed, even though it was on their updated menu.... We decided just to order the 8oz steak frites with chimichurri sauce. Presentation was good, but food was mediocre at best. The steak was chewy and tough, it was bland. The fries were fine, but nothing extraordinary. The sauce didn't do anything. My husband, usually doesn't like sauces had to use ketchup and mayo to "season" the dish... We ended up didn't finish and pack the rest for home and went down the block to get something else to eat. Maybe I came on an off day but it was not worth the 35 min drive. read more

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This is a review of Steak Easy Yes we saw all the Instagram posts about this super cheap and yummy steak pop up and we had to investigate, and boy yes they were not kidding, it was yum, now again its not asadero or even traditional steak yum but the premise is cheap steak with flavorful sauces on a bed of tallow fried fries and it fulfilled all of that. I do believe that the steak might be sous vide (not sure but they also use the same technique in their other restaurant, so lets say its an educated guess) with that in mind the steak might have been just a tad over. We ordered the Sichuan Au Poivre 4oz & Chimichurri 8oz and they were delicious. An absolute yes I'd be going again if I could 1000% read more

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Another culinary venture from the dynamic duo, JP & Boss. They are the brothers behind Secret Congee (Shilshoe), Ginger & Scallion (Stumbletown), and Okonomiyaki Jiban Ya (Northlake). This is a pop up hosted at Janet's Stumbletown, a stone's throw from Ginger & Scallion. This is for an initial two month residency Wednesdays to Sundays 11am to 3pm. First, pack your patience finding street parking in this busy retail & residential area on NW 65th. I was eventually able to find a 2 hour slot nearby. I was the first customer in the door for the soft opening. It was great to see both Janet (owner of both Stumbletown and Chocolat Vitale) and Boss onsite. Orders and payment are placed at the register. Good to see JP and his team also at the kitchen line. Various seating at Stumbletown: bar & counter seating, booths, and as one to three tops flanked with a banquette. Pleasant interior with natural light and a decent soundtrack overhead. I ordered the Caesar salad and the House 8oz sirloin cap steak with mushroom bordelaise. I stuck with water, but other beverages can be ordered separately from the Stumbletown bar. The fries/frites are cooked in beef tallow. The sirloin is prepared with a garlic butter thyme baste. The menu has both 4oz or 8oz steaks and three sauces to choose from. I enjoyed the Caesar salad. The butter lettuce was well dressed with accompanying parmesan cheese shavings and tiny croutons. The frites were topped with the steak slices, thinly sliced mushrooms in the red wine sauce, and garnished with finely minced shallots and chives. As my first meal of the day "brunch", overall this was nicely presented and prepared. Packed full of flavor and left satisfied but not stuffed. Just right and completed in about 45 minutes. Doable if one has to get back to work. Might want to get coffee after to stave off any potential food coma, lol. I'd rate this 4.5, rounded to a 5. Great dining choice with earlier hours that's easier on the wallet in today's economy. read more

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Stumbletown! What an amazing food spot! This is the same brothers that own 3 different restaurants and each one of them is truly delicious! For this one it's called a "pop-up" and if you look on social media you see them everywhere. This restaurant is known for their streak frites. You can have a 4oz or 8oz sized steak or duck breast and can either pick mushroom sauce, a peppercorn or Chimichurri. We asked for steak with mushroom sauce and duck breast with peppercorn however they were out of duck. So we both got steak one with mushroom and one with peppercorn! We also tried their lavender lemonade which was also delicious and perfect on a hot summer day. This restaurant is so good that they serve till they run out. They don't even ask how you want your steak and it comes out perfectly! This is a highly recommended restaurant. I can't wait to go back! read more

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The steak was fine - honestly nothing special. The beef tallow fries were greasy and there was oil just leftover on our plate. The fries had a texture of dicks burgers so if you're not into that, I'm not sure you would enjoy it. The overall steak and duck kind of just taste like your friend who's average at cooking said they would make steak fries for you- but for $25 (for 8oz) it's not the worst deal in Seattle. The service is what made this whole experience fairly subpar. You have to stand in the middle of the service line to order- there's not enough turnover because it takes them 45 min per party to make and serve your order. So you're just stuck standing in their service line. Cutlery is hard to get- we shared one steak knife amongst 4 people. Water was also a scarce resource. Overall it's a lot of hype without any kind of service to support said hype. read more

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Services and vibes were good. Food, not so much. I was surprised how cold the meat came out and fries looked like they sat out with no crunch left to them. Gosh did the food look good when it came out though but not warm or tender, especially for sous vide prepared meat. Insanely chewy still. Not sure what happened if they waited for all 3 to be done and forgot before bringing them out or why it was cold... not even the sauce was hot... At least make the sauce hot or let the fries really fry to give the meal some freshness, heat, and crunch. Chimichurri had no flavor to it at all besides the oil, sichuan sauce.... No saltiness, boldness or spice? Very disappointed about this meal. Would not recommend if you're looking for good flavors and quality meal, especially true foodies from california or New York. read more

After seeing the Steak Easy Instagram post we decided to try. Very nice easy going vibe. Music was great and I felt comfortable in shorts and a golf shirt. We came at a chaotic hour but were lucky enough to get a table. Ordered a couple of glasses of wine and two different steaks and frites. Staff worked hard to serve everyone. This is definitely a bar with a lounge vibe and not a restaurant but the steak and chimichurri is very good!! Steak was cooked perfectly and the chimichurri is perfection! Mushroom gravy was delicious but we did not have a lot of mushrooms. 8 ounce steak is $25 and 4 ounce is $15! That's it-no decisions or demanding requests-eat and enjoy! read more

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Came to check out the hype....was not sad! Listen, steak frites $15 for 5 ounce, $25 for 8 ounce! WOW! Is it the very best I have ever had? No. Was it fantastic, a fantastic value, super tasty, great energy, great concept? All 100% yes! Bonus points, the bartender Jake was SLAYING it! This is really a great vibe and worth giving your money to! I felt a bit like I got over and was absolutely satisfied! Walk in, place your order, (they only do one thing) get it and love it! read more

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Holy moly.... I've literally been dreaming of this place. Last time I've gotten steak frites it was divine but just so... small..... and for an exorbitant price. So imagine my reaction when they announced this new concept!! We ordered the duck with the mushroom sauce and the large steak with sichuan sauce. The fries are heavenly with it being fried with beef tallow....... The beef was so tender and the ducks as juicy and not gamey at all. The sauces paired with any combination so so well, though I did favor the mushroom sauce the most as the Sichuan flavor was too mild. Both were very delicious and I was very satisfied! I can't wait to try the chimichurri next and good luck on their next endeavors! read more

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The review pertains specifically to Steak Easy as it's a pop up at Stumbletown on July 25th, 2026. Steak Easy's concept for an affordable Steak & Frites seems nice on paper, but it's execution and delivery is sub-par. IT IS OVERHYPED!!!!!! The only thing that has it going is the price point, but after the atrocious wait times, granted on a Saturday (7/25/26) evening is not worth it. Placed the order at 6:06pm and was told an hour wait for our order, which was initially fine as Stumbletown itself has a bar, so we decided to have a few drinks to wait meanwhile. But after seeing a FULL ROTATION of the dining room we still did not receive our order. After about an 1 hour and 15 minutes, I asked the front person taking the order and he accused me of already asking prior which I did not and was left puzzled and speechless. Finally close to 7:40pm- approximately 90 minutes since I first ordered, we finally received the so called "steak and frites". and the verdict: THE FOOD IS SUBPAR..... The steak itself was lukewarm and very, very chewy. And the sauces both the chimichurri and the mushroom sauces we had were flavorless and lacking. But after waiting close to an hour and a half, we were hungry so we still ate it. We wanted to like it but after this experience, this is just another example of subpar food in Seattle being hyped by food influencers and social media. Sorry for Stumbletown as Steak easy doesn't have ownership for it's review so they will be reflected with this. read more

Drove from Duvall for steak frites on a Saturday, arrived at 1 pm after confirming hours of operation on Google, only to be met with a sign on the door that they ran out of beef and would not open till 4:30. Not a great way to run a business and communicate with customers. read more

I went with friends on a weekend for a late lunch. It was pretty empty so we got a table right away. After we were seated, we were told that the menu was out of date. We each ended up getting a sandwich and sharing a large fry. The fries were good especially with the aioli sauce that was included for dipping. I got a chicken parm sandwich. It wasn't mind blowing by any means but it was a good sandwich. This is also one of the sandwiches that was not listed on the old menu. I don't tend to crave sandwiches so I can't give a better review beyond it was good. I would recommend getting the fries though. read more

IM SPEAKING FOR STEAKEASY.BISTRO Unless you know the owners here DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, they cater to those who they know first. They're not running a BUSINESS, they will tell you you're order is coming up, then shift your ticket back behind those they know, the food was good but if you're going to run a business give people's food IN ORDER, don't shift tickets around in order for those you deem more important. read more

Food, service, drinks, value - amazing all around. Will be back again and again. Keep steak & easy forever.

Worst service ever! We waited over 2 hours just to place an order, only to watch the person taking orders repeatedly put other customers' orders ahead of ours, even though we had already been waiting. There was no organization, no fairness, and no explanation. Completely unacceptable. This place is overhyped and a waste of time. Steak was very chewy! read more

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I heard about this gin-focused bar and restaurant from a friend and had to check it out as gin is my favorite spirit. It's not a common favorite for others, and I often find most menus to be lacking in creative gin specials. Stumbletown fixed that problem for me. With a dedicated menu for gin cocktails to an extensive array of different distillers, I was amazed. We enjoyed our cocktails thoroughly and also enjoyed some light bites. The arancini was a special of the evening and came out perfectly hot and crispy. The calamari was also fried very well. I did dock a star because about 80% of the food items on the menu were unavailable even though it wasn't closing yet. We did also get a little lost and ended up at stumbletown's sandwich shop before we found our way here. Luckily they're close by each other! read more

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The food is never disappointing here. The chef takes considerable attention to both the prep of the food but also presentation. There's a lot of pride apparent with the service staff -- from the bartender who is so highly articulate, to the chef who takes such pride and the dishes. The menu has undergone some really nice evolution in the last year and a half. I have never thought of myself as a particular fan of meatball sandwiches but after trying the one here during happy hour I would say I'm a fan. I love Freedom to try one of the 285 varieties of gin...on the rocks. I come with one particular friend who is a big fan of the Japanese gins, and we explore a different bottle every time. If you've never tried their house gin and tonic it's delicious because the tonic is unique and locally made. But I probably find the Spanish gin and tonic my favorite. Large pieces of sliced cucumber and pink peppercorn. Don't forget dessert here. There is a film noir theme to most of the posters and a wall of windows that brings in amazing light. I like to sit at the bar just because it gives me a little more space, but it's also nice to hear the people you're dining with when you're sitting at a table or in one of their booths. read more

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Really appreciating Stumbletown's new location. Love that there's ample indoor seating now. They also serve their sandwiches all day long which is great =D The new additions to the menu are fantastic though. The fries, brussles sprouts, and bean salad were all very good. The drink menu looks incredible too. I can't partake yet because I'm pregnant but looking forward to trying a cocktail eventually. Will definitely be back, always ! read more

Poorly run system. Our order took almost 2 hours. One hour 49 minutes to be exact. For a simple steak and fries that is utterly ridiculous. Food is ok, fries were little soggy. They also wanted to charge for sauce on the side which is absolutely ludicrous. Never coming back again because the wait for the food wasn't worth the taste of the food. read more

Went on a week night and it was relatively dead. We sat in the bar. The bartender/server was great, kind, welcoming and had opinions on the food. He made great cocktails: a special gin thing and a black manhattan. Had the pasta. Everything was lovely. Look forward to discovering more of the menu. I can see this being a great local sit at the bar casual dinner alone or nice for a small group where you're not breaking the bank. read more

This place is truly a paradise for Gin lovers! The first thing you notice when you walk in is their huge gin wall. We made a reservation for Saturday and were quickly seated when we arrived. They have a huge selection of Gin cocktails. But, we ordred the gin flight from around the world as it seemed like the place to try it. We got to try gin from India, Colombia, Mexico and Japan. It was a fun experience comparing the different Gin, I would highly recommend it. The food was tasty too. We got the mussels, meatball burger and Brussels sprouts. Everything was so delicious. I'm looking forward to visiting Joli again. read more

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Order the sandwiches online Chicken Parm was amazing. Egglplant parm I wouldnt get again. Nice place great service the chef/counter person was super friendly. read more

Joli is an intimate bar in the Ballard area close to the Goodwill and a couple minutes west of Green Lake. We made reservations online at 8:30pm and were seated immediately for a party of two. They are mainly a gin bar with martinis, gin cocktails, and gin flights on their drinks menu. My first drink was the gin-icillin ($17) which was a penicillin but with gin. It was smoky from the Laphroaig but had that clean flavor that was easy to drink. My second drink was the last word ($18) which was not on the menu but was just as delicious as the first drink if not more so. We had a funny conversation with our server afterward where he said that they barely had enough green chartreuse for my drink and just finished the rest of the bottle themselves. For food we ordered the truffles fries ($9) and they were a very good shareable snack with nice truffle flavors and aromas. This was a cute bar with some very friendly servers and we spent a couple hours hanging out here. read more

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My friends live near here and suggested it and I can't have gluten or dairy but just went along for the ride, figuring I'd get myself a bag of chips and a meat plate or something. To my surprise, I could eat multiple items if they put the cheese on the side and the server (maybe the owner/manager? Unsure) gave us a little extra of some things so we could all try--we were celebrating my friend's graduation. I really liked the beef tagliata and the roasted sprouts. It was a pleasant surprise to be able to enjoy a nice meal without me being the one to pick the place. Thank you for the suggestions, the accommodation, and your kindness. I don't drink and got a blood orange soda but I'd like to come back and try your mocktails :). read more

My boyfriend and I were looking for a cozy, neighborhood feel kind of restaurant while visiting Seattle. We found Joli and it had good reviews and the ambiance looked cool. While the ambiance was cool and loved how it looked inside, the food was just meh. I feel bad saying that but we just weren't blown away by the food. The chicken sandwich was too crispy for my liking, if that makes sense. The chicken sandwich also doesn't come with a side or fries But the dessert was really tasty Besides that everything else was really nice and I liked how much of a gin selection they had! I've never seen a bar have so much gin to choose from read more

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No thx. There on a Saturday nite. Ordered and waited only to be told they didnt have what was needed to make our meals. Huh? We waited 45mins for that. Jeez. Just close up and dont bother. Drinks were good tho but not at all worth a rec or revisit. read more

Just popped in for a cocktail for the first time and had a good experience. Cocktail special was very tasty! Same interior as Jolie. Service was very good. Will try it again for dinner soon. read more

Loved the eggplant parm sandwich! Eggplant is delish and all the ingredients are fresh and in the right balance

Came out on a random Thursday and boy was this place packed! This may be the hot place to grab some seats at the bar and to order a few drinks, but the food fell a bit underwhelming. I ordered the burger and my wife ordered the truffle fries and the Brussels sprouts. Burger: huge burger and definitely satiates your craving for meat. The cheese was heavy (a good thing) and it was very saucy and delicious. The cucumbers hit pretty weird at first, but as you continue with the burger, it was actually pretty fitting and added a nice refreshing crunch. The burger itself could be seasoned a tad bit more, but overall it was pretty solid. Fries: a must with burgers or beer. It was a tad salty (which ironically, could have been added to the burger), but it did it's job. Brussel sprouts: now this is the tricky part. At first, I LOVED it. It had this sweetness to it that I never tasted before, which I'm attributing to the honey vinegar. Very reminiscent of balsamic vinegar. But as I continued on, the sweetness became a bit overwhelming, and I had to step away from it for a while. Definitely for a sweet tooth like me, but maybe a bit too sweet for my overall liking. Overall, not bad of a restaurant. The service was a bit slow, as there seemed to be only one server managing the food flow of the entire place. I'll be up for trying their happy hour menu and dabble in their myriad of gins. But that can wait for another day. read more

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This chic, Asian/Mexican fusion restaurant is severely underrated and deserves every bit of attention and recognition! New management has completely turned this place around into a 5 star facility, and it is not common that a place can give me 5 star service. My expectations were exceeded. Every dish I tried was phenomenal, I kid you not. Ingredients I never thought would go together actually worked. My biggest favorites were: 1, corn bisque, which I will surely dream about. Served cold and unlike anything I've ever tasted. The blend of sweet creamy corn bisque, chili oil, a little radish and green onion...it's the ultimate comfort food dish that pulls you in within the first bite and leaves you wanting to order 5 more after. And 2: the charred broccolini. Wow...do not pass this one up. Even the pickiest of eaters who don't like veggies will fall in love with this dish. The crunchy chili flakes are excellent enough to be paired with just about anything, and really compliments the char on the broccolini without it being overwhelming. A light spiciness with great flavor and adds to the delicious creamed green garlic sauce. With a new curated menu about every month, you're able to try different things and find new favorites. No two dishes taste alike, they each have their own unique flavors. The servers are knowledgeable with the menu items, very personable and make you feel right at home. They also have an extended amount of gin's; if that isn't your thing, their other drinks are just as great, including lavender or sage lemonade. Do NOT sleep on this place! Every dish is a work of art and you can taste the love that was put into it. Thank me later, you'll be glad you went. ;) read more

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My first visit here was with fellow Yelper Marie B we noticed a lot of people ordering the burger around us. This time guess what I ordered and now I know why. now 1/2 lb. painted hills beef patty, shredded iceberg, white cheddar, bacon jam, house pickles, brioche. One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Thanks to my friend for collecting on a free plate of truffle fries with chipotle raspberry ketchup that paired perfectly. This place is known for their gins. Two cocktails shown are off the $10 HH menu on the left now I know why. 1/2 lb. painted hills beef patty, shredded iceberg, white cheddar, bacon jam, house pickles, brioche. One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. Thanks to my friend for collecting on a Yelp freebie of truffle fries with chipotle raspberry ketchup which paired perfectly with the burger. Two cocktails shown are off the $10 HH menu on the left Butterfly Martini- GinUK, dolin blanc, grapefruit bitters, and on the right Earl Grey Bee's Knees- Earl grey infused GinUK, honey, lemon, special bergamot bitters. Also just realized only one picture posted from my first visit but you can see photos from our first visit on her review. read more

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Sandwiches were so so good!! Oliver made our experience great!! He made the whole experience!

The sandwiches for lunch are the best here. Both the veggie and meat options are great, and the French fries are a perfect addition. I haven't explored their larger menu, but I keep coming back for the sandwiches--they are some of my favorites in town. read more

Ordered meatballs and burrata, partner ordered chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich was good. Meatballs were cold, likely having sat waiting for server too long. Returned meatballs. After another 20 or so minutes, new meatballs were delivered. The centers were completely raw. Server took them back to kitchen and said she wouldn't charge me. Given that they were unsafe and unappealing to eat, that seemed like an obvious move. Sorry, but won't return. read more

Excellent service. Cool atmosphere. Interesting menu. The food was solid but nothing to tell your mom about. I'd come back but not too quickly. read more

Jolie is one of my fan favorites. I've been going for four years. The chicken sandwich is to die for and the fries. They make a fantastic gin old-fashioned the atmosphere is relaxing and enjoyable for date nights and hanging out with friends. The service is fantastic. Everyone there is friendly, enjoyable to have conversations with. read more

I've lived in Seattle for over a year and finally met rude people. When my husband asked for more info (flavorwise) about the oysters, the employee said, "I don't have an answer if you don't have a specific question, and I have 14 drinks to attend to". Terrible service. On top of that, the food was below average, considering the price point. I don't recommend this place read more

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My boyfriend and I were actually planning on trying Gorgeous George's but we found out they are take out only at the moment so we ended up at Joli, but I'm so happy we did! Very cute chic restaurant with incredible food! We devoured everything we ordered - the bacon jam Joli burger, the fried chicken sandwich, and the heirloom tomato melon salad. My favorite was the fried chicken sandwich - it's also enormous! The heirloom salad was almost too pretty to eat but man, was it good. I almost wanted to lick the plate clean. Whatever sauce they use is fantastic. read more

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