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    The Courtyard Cafe

    4.1 (234 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Black & Bleu Salad, Personal supreme Deluxe Pizza - Small, Garlic Bread
    Grace O.

    Stopped in Courtyard for a quick bite to eat and we just missed the rush. We were seated quickly at a booth for 2 and about 10 minutes later a large line flooded to the doorway all the way from the hostess stand. This place is filled with charm and definitely has their fair share of regulars and a charming following from the city. I have been here a few times but this was my first time back since the reopening. For the most part the service is friendly, sometimes it can feel a bit rushed from the times I have been in here and the staff can come across as being short with you but they tend to get busy so it is understandable for the most part. The menu at the Courtyard is HUGE. There is a ton of options to choose from. The prices may seem a bit pricy but I honestly think they are good for the portion sizes and you definitely get your moneys worth. We got the french onion soup which was delish and had a good ratio of all the ingredients. The salad was great and the steak was cooked to perfection. I was not a big fan of the garlic bread as it lacked flavor and felt a bit slapped together but that is okay as it is a side. The personal pizza was awesome and was loaded with toppings. The only downside to ordering the pizza is it does take awhile as it is made to order so be prepared to be waiting a hot minute if you do decide to order one. Nonetheless, worth the wait! If you are in the area and craving some comfort food or just want a menu with a little bit of everything, this is a good place to come to. They get real busy in the evening so I would recommend a call ahead if possible and for sure one if you have a large party! :)

    Filet Croissant Sandwich
    Amanda M.

    The family got together to celebrate my birthday. All of us enjoyed our meals. The menu is enormous and I recommend either checking out the website or allowing a little extra time to make your choice. I got the grilled filet croissant. Delicious. Though I would have preferred fresh mushrooms. The twice baked potato was so creamy and cheesy. My sister enjoyed her pesto chicken sandwich and my brother got chicken parmigiana. He especially enjoyed the fact that the chicken is grilled, not fried. My brother in law got the same as me, and my cousin got a wonderful pizza that he raved about. I think it was the Rockefeller. The ambience is casual, and the service was great. We didn't feel rushed at all. It was a Saturday afternoon and we were able to make reservations as well. I will definitely be back. I have to try the pizza for sure.

    Grilled grouper, vegetables and rice

    So glad this restaurant is back open after a kitchen fire. It's a favorite spot of ours. Friendly staff. Food always excellent. Devoted and friendly staff. Most have been there for years. Had the grilled lunch grouper with vegetables and rice. A cranberry orange muffin. Way too much food and took the leftovers home for another meal.

    Overcooked vegetables

    We arrived at approximately 5:45pm on a Friday night, seated immediately near the kitchen area. The noise was ridiculously loud, with plates and silverware sounding as though it was thrown about to make as much noise as possible. You literally had to shout to be heard. This place always has a good customer cliental, coming and going, which after our visit I wonder why. My husband and I ordered the 10 oz. Strip steaks, his medium and mine rare, both overcooked, as well as the mixed vegetables. Rice and potato spud were both good, as well as the bread, which was nice and warm. For the price paid, the steaks should have been cooked as ordered. The waitress was friendly and courteous, asked how everything was, we accepted it as prepared, rather than put anything on her as she was quite busy. I might add that they tag on a 3% credit card fee automatically to the tab, had I not paid close attention, I would have based our tip on that total, rather than the sub-total with tax, since we paid with cash.

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    This is the second time I have ordered the mussels with small spinach salad for dinner and just as good as the first time. The wine and garlic broth is so good to dip the fresh baked bread in...yummy! My husband had the French Onion soup with a salad and enjoyed both. Our waitress was very good. Our table was a bit small for what we ordered.

    Mussels in white wine.
    JJ J.

    Mussels were very tasty with a good sauce to soak up with the nice fresh hot bread. The Grouper was a bit overcooked but not that much to return. Added a little butter to it and it was fine. Good place. I will return when I stay in the area.

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    We had a large party and they handled us beautifully. Everyone was thrilled with their dinners. Thank you for a great experience

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    Love this place! The menu has something for everyone! And the bread or muffin choice is one of my favorite parts of the experience

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    Great service, excellent food really nice fresh baked bread. Enjoyed the fresh salad and soup.

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    The food and services were great I had French onion soup and French dip my date had the soup and salad everything was very good

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    Great food and great service. Highly recommend this restaurant. I like their pizza and the filet croissant

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    Favorite local neighborhood spot that doesn't disappoint. Have been going over ten years. A place where everyone knows your name.

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    The service and atmosphere are wonderful. The food however was under seasoned especially the steak that I had.

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    Food is always great. Portions are large. Tastes like real home cooked meals. Service is always excellent. Very friendly staff.

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    Great food and service. I enjoy the California wrap there. Solid lunch time quickness too.

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