Every time I visit, it just gets better and better. The atmosphere, music, food and bartenders are fantastic! We went to Mother's Day lunch yesterday - although the place was packed with customers - my food and service was excellent (the Lobster Spring Rolls were so delicious)! All the servers were hustling to make the customers happy! A special shout out to our server "Taylor" - she was amazing, friendly, and courteous. She was able to provide us with a delicious hot meal (perfectly prepared) and great cocktails! Thank you to everyone at the Craftsman for making my Mother's Day extra special! read more

Great food and amazing forest atmosphere. The service was super fast and always on point. Also amazing Drag Show!!!

unassuming place on the outside and cute on the inside. We opted to sit in the main dining area which is where you get the nicer greenery. Spring and summer they'll have their windows open so be on the lookout if you have allergies! I loved their green juice. It was $10 but so so good and refreshing. We had their burgers and fries and I loved the sauce that came on the side of the crabby patty, it went well with fries. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. They also have valet parking or you can also park yourself in the lot across. read more

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We decided to try this spot bc there was mention of an outdoor patio, which is what we wanted on a sunny day. We asked to sit in said patio but were seated in a covered area. It appears there was a wedding happening in the outdoor space, sooo why not tell us that?? Once we sat we noticed the table was wobbling. The hostess said someone will be over to fix it, no one ever did. The waiter, River was nice and attentive w/o being over bearing. The drinks were good and the burgers were okay. Not the best, not the worst. I'd come back to go to the bar but skip on the food. This is def geared towards people who a trendy, instagramable / influencer type vibe. read more

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Overall this place is a solid 3.5. When you pull in it's valet parking. The place is nice ambiance inside. The service was a tad slow the day we went. We order truffle fries which were good. For entrees we ordered rigatoni vodka and cauliflower steak. I enjoy the rigatoni vodka it was saucy, creamy and flavorful. I didn't know what to expect from cauliflower steak but it was good option for vegetarian. For dessert we got the chocolate molten cake and definitely recommend getting it. It was rich in a good way and gooey yummy. The perfect level of chocolate with ice cream. read more

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We were in the area and decided on an early dinner. The dining area is absolutely beautiful. I love the trees indoors. Valet parking is easy and free. The hostess did sit us at a smaller wobbly table but when I asked if we could move she was accommodating. The waitress was amazing and super attentive to our needs. The drinks were perfect and so was the food. We ordered a burger, a Cesar salad with steak and a crab cake, which was delicious. All in all we had a good experience. There is a DJ on the weekends and lots of people were sitting at the bar area, which also has a bunch of tables. Looks like it could be a whole vibe. read more

The Craftsman - IPA on draft, Gimlet & a Shirley Temple - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

The Craftsman definitely impresses with appearance. An upscale bar with a lot of space and beautiful greenery. My first experience was met with great tasting cocktails. Pictured include the Hermosa and Pineapple Express. Not pictured, but equally delicious is the espresso martini. The food offered is typical and average bar food. Good taste, but not something I would come back to visit. Our service was also inconsistent. Started off strong, then our server towards the end didn't check in. We had to ask for the bill. For a party of two, we spent around $85. Valet parking upon arrival. Overall, a place to visit for drinks and a lively atmosphere. read more

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Went to The Craftsman for happy hour on a Tuesday. It looks like a nice spot, modern but lots of wood. Happy hour menu is available from 4pm-7pm in the bar area. We were seated at one of the booths in the bar pretty quickly, but nobody came to our table for nearly 20 minutes. Our waitress apologized for the wait, and took our order. They don't actually have a weekly cocktail special as listed on the happy hour menu, so I got a mojito and my wife got the frosé. The mojito was surprisingly solid, sweet, minty, and refreshing. The frose was very sweet and tasted like a slurpee. For food, we got the short rib flatbread, buffalo wings, fried chicken cracklins, fried calamari, bang bang shrimp, and chicken wontons. Short rib on the flatbread was tender, but there wasn't much of it on there. Five wings for $12 happy hour ain't a great deal for salty wings. The rest was OK, my favorite was the fried chicken cracklins, which was just fried chunks of boneless chicken. It's a nice spot, food is OK, and parking is easy since they have a big lot. I'd return read more

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Love the craftsman! Food & drinks never disappoints even when they are super busy! They have a great happy hour options for different days of the week. Love the vibe of the restaurant & they offer free valet when it's peak dinner hours. Highly recommend coming for their happy hours especially for ladies night - their martinis are always my go too especially the lychee one! read more

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In recent years, gastropubs have emerged as a popular dining option, captivating food enthusiasts with their unique blend of gourmet cuisine and traditional pub culture. The term "gastropub" was coined in the early 1990s in the United Kingdom. Located on busy Maple Avenue in Fairlawn, The Craftsman holds two dining rooms on the main floor: one with "a relaxed sports bar feel" and many televisions, while a more intimate setting awaits on the other side, with a bar on each of those sides. An enclosed garden room called the parlor provides additional seating options with a drag show while we were there, and an event space is available upstairs. Upon entering as first-timers late Saturday morning, my partner and I were greeted by the host without a reservation and got a table by the window in one of their dining rooms, evoking a sense of welcoming and comfort vibe where patrons can gather, socialize, and enjoy a laid-back environment. Their diverse menu consists of contemporary American cuisine with an Irish influence of high-quality dishes, from classic comfort foods to seasonal specialties crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They often boast an impressive selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails. We decided on their brunch menu consisting of Short Ribs Skillet and Steak and Eggs. We washed them down with Schöfferhofer (unfiltered wheat beer with grapefruit juice). The food and drinks were amazing. Everything was fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented. The service was absolutely spectacular; every staff member was kind and attentive. Our server was J(esus). Whether one's a foodie seeking new flavors or someone looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a meal with friends, a gastropub provides the ideal setting, which is why we can recommend this place. read more

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We reserved this place for my dads bday and reservation was held with no problems. Upon arriving, it is valet only for parking so BRING CASH for tip! We came in on a Friday night and it was very lively. Loud music, lots of chatter, not the best place for intimate conversation but def a vibe! Apparently, there was a party upstairs for the owners of the restaurant so we found out by the end of the night that the DJ my mom was waiting for was actually taken for upstairs :/. We got seated and our waitress was very kind but she looked VERY busy. Almost seemed like she was the only waitress but we did see another woman. After she introduced herself, she was zooming to another table and we weren't able to place our order with her until 20-30 minutes later which in no way is her fault but maybe the restaurant should consider not doing that to the poor girl. Once we finally got our orders in, our food and drinks came out in a decent amount of time. DRINKS ORDERED: drinks are strong!! Tequila mockingbird - this one was mine and wow it was delicious! It had a kick with tajin on the side and the taste was gingery and cucumbery. Refreshing and delightful! Frose w/ coconut base - This was DELICIOUS. I was really surprised. Almost tasted like a light pina colada. I would def reorder this! FOOD ORDERED: Signature burger - EXCELLENT. So their burgers are triple blend with 3 different types of meats. It was so juicy, tender, and truly melt in your mouth! Beef short rib - my dad described it as fall off the bone and he finished every last bite! Cajun Alfredo - I'm not really a big fan of peppers in my pasta but if you like that this is for you! The shrimp is also nice a big and juicy. Taste was pretty good. Crab stuffed Salmon - my friend got this and she said it was super moist and delicious! Very unique and she loved the bites with crab inside. Food is on the pricier side ranging from high $20s to 40. Drinks were ~$12-17 All in all we had a fabulous time! There was def a big crowd especially on a weekend night and I hope they hire more staff bc there was difficulty trying to get any staff's attention. Would I come back again? Yes for the drinks and food! read more

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Met up with a friend for Happy Hour on a Friday evening. When she got there, it was pretty packed, but she was able to find us bar seating. I had the lemon drop martini ($9 - HH price) and the shot rib flatbread. The lemon drop was yummy and with the right amount of alcohol. The short rib flatbread was really good as well. The music was on point, the vibe was good. Great Friday night hangut read more

The Craftsman - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

I reserved a lunch spot here for Saturday noon. Upon arrival we were taken to our table right away. I was mesmerized by the stunning interior of the restaurant. The closed outdoor had the beautiful leafy decor hanging from the ceiling. The sitting area inside also had rustic wooden furnishing alongside a big bar. The menu had lots of good appetizers, burgers, salad and entrees. We started with the delicious calamari plate. Unlike other places, this dish wasn't plain, they had some cucumber and greens with it too. I got the crabby patty for entree. It was a good burger with moist soft crab cake patty. The short rib skillet was also an excellent dish. Really well flavor steak, eggs were nicely cooked. We also got the berry waffle that was fluffy and sweet, with strawberry, blueberry and whipped cream on top. We all liked all the dishes we had The service was nice. Our server was mostly on top of everything despite serving multiple tables. Other staff members were also assisting with cleaning out empty plates. Overall this was an exceptional dine-in both esthetically and food wise. read more

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Garden and flowery decor inside the restaurant. Unique and beautiful for the dining area. Food is great. Love the calamari. The lemony dressing on top with light salad go very well with the calamari. I also had steak and egg. They were cooked beautifully. Flavorful. I wish the portion is bigger. Service is great. Friendly and helpful staff. Spacious seating. Bathroom is clean. Definitely a good place for brunch or date nights. read more

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It is a great gastropub. Extensive menu, drinks, expedient service, and amazing decor. It was a great experience, just wish they would repair their EV charger and I would be a weekly visitor. read more

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Came here on a Wednesday night and wasn't crowded at all. Interior decor was really cute that kind of reminds you of being outdoors, but still inside. We got there right before happy hour ended so we ended up ordering two appetizers (not pictured). One was the chicken crackling and the other was the shishito peppers. Chicken was alright, pretty basic fried chicken with a garlic-lime aioli sauce. The shishito peppers were surprisingly really good! We thought it was going to be TOO hot, but that wasn't the case at all and we ended up liking that much more than the chicken! We all ended up ordering a signature burger, skirt steak, and the beef short ribs. I got the short ribs, which were just meh.. a good amount of short ribs that did fall apart just right. This was served on a bed of mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Food was warm at best- so this could've probably been a better dish if it was actually hot when served. Sauce on the short ribs was pretty basic and bland, which I guess was fine for a place like this. TBH, I was iffy about ordering any kind of meat dish from a place that looked like your typical in-town bar scene. We also ordered sweet potato fries to share, which were probably my favorite dish, along with the pepper appetizer. This wouldn't be a repeat restaurant for me, but I wouldn't oppose coming here if I was in the area again. I did like that they have different event nights so this might be more fun. read more

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Had dinner here with my sister last night. Valet parking. The decor and ambiance inside are very nice. Our waitress was informative and attentive. Waters were refilled. I had the red sangria and it was tasty. My sister had the white sangria and said it was strong. I had the beet salad to start and it was incredible. I followed that up with fries and a well done burger on a gluten free bun. The burger was cooked perfectly to my liking and the fries were delicious. My sister had the Thai chili wings which were very good. We will be back! read more

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We had a party of 24 service was not the greatest there was only one waiter Food was delicious Loud atmosphere read more

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We love the craftsman! The vibe the food the drinks the staff A+ Can't wait to try the new Spring cocktails and appetizers! :) read more

We've been to The Craftsman a couple times now and it's definitely become a go-to spot for us. The crab artichoke dip is hands down the best that alone keeps us coming back every time. The outdoor seating is also a big plus. It's set up really nicely and looks great. Just an overall solid place that's worth checking out. read more

Yesterday I attended a fabulous event at this wonderful establishment and I can't wait to come back! It was a drag brunch in honor of Mother's Day. The restaurant and the entertainment were both awesome. I will review the event separately. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. The valet service was great. But the food was the best part. For the event it was served buffet style and the offerings were a wonderful brunch selection. The food lineup included fruit salad, garden salad, home fries, sausage links, ham, fried cauliflower, scrambled eggs, steak, Belgian, waffles with fruit, shrimp and grits and pasta with vodka sauce. The restaurant staff was also very warm, friendly and professional. read more

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They serve lalo tequila which is an amazing bonus! Their Tuesday tacos are my favorite. All of the bar tenders and great and the manager tom is the absolute best! I love a Saturday night there when they have a dj because it's such good music and good vibes. read more

Always a great experience! Amazing food with a nice environment and awesome service. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes! read more

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I've been to the Craftsman a handful of times and have never had an issue! They decorate the outdoor dining each season and front entry way to be so cute. The food is consistently good. This time I went with a group of 15 for a birthday day. They offered a pre-fixe menu for $65 per person which ended up being SO helpful. We each got an app, meal and dessert. All we had to figure out were the drinks on the bill which made things so easy! The staff was super attentive and even came out with sparklers and bubbles for the birthday girl. I had the beet/goat cheese arugula salad, the steak and cookie skillet. So happy with my choices! read more

The Craftsman - Steaks with potatoes and green beans - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Came here for hubby's birthday Monday night. Wanted a fun holiday-ish place to go close to home. Not impressed at all. Definitely not holiday-ish a few ornaments and lights here and there...Restaurant was empty as we walked in to sit in the bar area. Of course we were seated right away. Waitresses was very nice asked us right away what we wanted to drink. I had a mojito which I had 2 of and was the best thing I had all night. Ordered the fried calamari that had a sweet, definitely not marina sauce topping...tiny portion. Also ordered the hot crab and spinach dip not creamy but a bit watery and taste was not good either...both were subpar especially for the price. I ordered the lamb chops off of the appetizer menu for my dinner and received 2 for $28.00 best thing about the dish was the hummus like spread that the tiny lamb chops sat upon. They were ok not luscious as I expected them to be for that price. Hubby had the skirt steak $38.00, that he was not impressed with... not getting the hype over this place since I see it all over my social media. I hate to give bad reviews but I just can't say anything good. It was way too expensive, not enough food, just not enough... wouldn't go back or recommend. Gave 2 stars for the star of the night the two mojitos I had. read more

There was a bait and switch going on when we were there on Wednesday night. We sat at the bar and ordered Grey Goose martinis and was given something that had a tequila taste to it. It was disgusting. Then two guys sat at the bar next to us and one ordered a Belvedere vodka on ice and I hear him tell the bartender, this isn't Belvedere! Burr beware. We were definitely ripped off. read more

We stopped by for dinner 2 days ago. Never heard of this restaurants n had good reviews on google ( but not yelp) so thought we'd try. Nice clean restaurant w Valet parking. Friendly welcoming staff. We tried the Caesar salad, arugula n beets n Italian burrata. Was delicious n generous portions. Enjoyed all 3 of them. For entrees had the pan roasted branzino, Cajun Alfredo and rigatoni ala vodka. The branzino was amazing. Crispy w tasty cauliflower puree, garlic broccolini and tomato / olive salad. Am not a fan of olives n forgot to ask them to remove it but it tasted good. The plate was cleaned not a morsel left. Cajun Alfredo was spicy n yummy. Generous amount of shrimp. Rigatoni was good too. Generous portions n we had LO's to bring home. We also wanted to save room for desert as they looked good too. We tried the sweet flight- tasting trio. The tiramisu was heavenly. Yum yum. And the raspberry cheese cake was good. Saved the apple crumb cake for our son who loves it. He enjoyed it. And didn't bother to share w us. Thank you for a great meal. Will certainly come back again read more

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The place was nice, their outdoor area is renovated and cozy. Our waitress was friendly and attentive, we had a party of 9 and she made sure we were all taken care of at all times. We got some appetizers but the one that I recommend out of all is the calamari, it has a great sauce that gives a hint of asian style dressing! I got their burrata salad and added grilled chicken on top - the salad itself was great but the chicken was somewhat rubbery so I wasn't fond of that. Overall it was a good experience and I would come back. read more

The Craftsman - Burrata Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

My boyfriend and I came to the Craftsman one Saturday night when we were in the mood to try a new restaurant. The place itself is very nice inside and the staff were all very friendly to us. Our waitress was great - very friendly and welcoming. The cocktails were delicious. You can tell some thought was actually put into them and it wasn't all juice or watered down liquor. They had a great taste and a great presentation. As far as the food goes, we really enjoyed our meal. We started with the short rib tacos which were very flavorful and very tender. I honestly didn't expect them to be so good. I opted for the chicken under a brick which was a large portion and very filling. The chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly. There was a wide variety of items on the menu and definitely felt like a more elevated yet casual spot. This would be a great place to grab drinks with some friends or stop by late night to hang out. read more

The Craftsman - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

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Came on a Friday for dinner and the place was bumping. There is a bar area with some tables/ booths, but mostly standing room. Place was already pretty crowded at 7:30pm. We had dinner in the dining area which is a separate room towards the right. It was decorated beautifully and was far enough away that it was quiet and we were able to have conversations at the table. They do this whole thing for birthdays with a sign, sparklers and a bubble machine which was fun. For food, the Buffalo cauliflower appetizer was delicious! I liked how the sauce came on the side so the cauliflower didn't get soggy. I also tried the rock shrimp lettuce wraps but for the price the portion was very small. I had the seamstress cocktail, and although it looked beautiful and tasted delicious, there was almost no alcohol in it. By the time we finished dinner, the DJ had come on and it was literally a party in the bar area. Cute, fun vibes, would return for drinks in the future or possibly ladies night on Thursday. read more

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Great brunch spot discovered on - you guessed it -- Yelp! Did not disappoint! Brass tacks: - great menu: all the 'usual suspects' your hungover a$$ could want and/or you want to enjoy with your GFs, sisters, etc. - lots of great spaces to choose from- from a dainty, gardenia sun room kinda vibe to a more traditional bar area and dining room. Do you, bruh-- there's a room for that. - they do a drag show think once a month- I haven't seen but check it out sometime. This one just checks all the boxes for me and I don't have more to say than that-- and that's not a bad thing. Like, "brunch?l Yeah, done. And we're good. read more

Stopped here on a whim after searching online for a new brunch spot close to home. Looked really cute online and we were pleasantly surprised to see that it was even more lovely in person. We got there just in time because it started filling up pretty quickly- which is expected for most places serving Sunday brunch. We were seated in the garden area which I absolutely loved. We ordered cocktails and we both enjoyed what we ordered. I had the "painkilla"and the mister had the "penicillin"! Hilariously cute names for tasty cocktails. I had the short rib skillet with eggs and potatoes, and it was delicious and seasoned perfectly. The burger with truffle fries was good as well. Although it was busy our server was attentive. We were checked on a few times which was appreciated as we ordered a couple more items. I am happy to have found a new place with great food, good service and a cute, trendy environment! We definitely plan to return for dinner. (Also there is valet parking and you may want to make a reservation! ) read more

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First time finally trying The Craftsman and I can't say I will be going out of my way to return here. Upon arriving it is valet only which I am not a fan of people driving and parking my car. But it seems more and more restaurants are starting to be valet only and eliminated self parking. Upon arriving immediately the decor and ambiance are top notch and I truly appreciated the entire building and its layout. We were seated on the bar side at a high top that although the seats are comfortable the table ideally is not designed for eating as it is much too small. Our server started out great and seemed to disappear after our orders were taken. We were given drinks and water almost instantly. I ordered the tequila mockingbird which was delicious and my boyfriend an ipa from their beer list. We started off with the stuffed meatballs and Italian burrata salad. The meatballs were delicious just could have come with more garlic crostinis and a spoon to serve them with. The Italian burrata I should have ordered as an entree. It was perfectly creamy and delicious blend of flavors. I ordered the rigatoni al a vodka with grilled shrimp. It arrived with grilled chicken. No issue as there was no price difference between which protein. However the person who delivered our food was not our server and I could not find our server for at least 20 minutes, by that point I decided I'll just eat this because I am starving. The vodka sauce was lighter than what I was expecting and definitely needed some additional cheese and salt or pepper. My boyfriend ordered the Cajun Alfredo. Definitely was lacking on the Alfredo sauce but the Cajun seasoning packed a decent punch. He ordered it with grilled chicken and said it was good but definitely need more pepper. The food was good but I preferred our appetizers to the main meal for sure. Sadly I would've loved to enjoy a few more cocktails off their menu but ordering anything with our server was near impossible because we could not locate him even when asking those clearing our table. We ate a majority of our meal without being checked on, asked if our food was good, and if we needed additional drinks (which we did, including additional water). When our server came back into the dining area it's almost as he made sure to avoid any eye contact with us when checking on his other tables. Not sure what was the issue as it was not very busy and our server seemed to disappear. Even having our dirty plates cleared seemed to go unnoticed. Very disappointing experience after all of the great reviews and recommendations I've hear about this place. I will definitely keep it to a cocktail bar on my list of places to go. read more

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So, after ages of not seeing one of my best girlfriend, we decided to hit up Craftsman Restaurant. I honestly didn't know what to expect, but I was open. First off, the entrance? Pretty nice (don't know if it was because it was valentines week) but it was Instagram. We decided to skip the usual table scene and grabbed a high-top in the bar area. It was super chill, just right for lots of catching up. The food was good, tasty, well put together, and it came out looking great too. And the drinks didn't let us down either. All in all, Craftsman was the perfect spot for a long overdue meet-up. Good food, good drinks, and a laid-back vibe. Definitely check it out if you're in the area and want to have a good time without all the fuss. read more

Sunday Brunch was quite tasty. We ordered mimosas, the coconut French toast, although I couldn't taste much coconut, and the big American breakfast. Our server was friendly and checked on us during our meal. It gets loud, since it's a popular spot, so you have to almost yell across the table to hear each other sometimes. We ended up ordering the fried coconut brownies for dessert as well. read more

The Craftsman - Coconut French toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Food was great! I got shrimp tacos. I got a cinnamon espresso martini and it was my favorite thing ever!!! Service was decent. Its like an upscale sports bar inside. read more

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Fish and chips were soggy, greasy and limp. Small long pieces of fish. The tarter sauce was good! Way too many French fries on the plate and it looks like all the small pieces from the bottom of the bag was dumped on the plate. It was gross. I am never a big complainer but let's put this one on the record. I told the waiter but he did not do anything about it. Not good. read more

Melin is amazing! The food was fantastic, but we loved our sever the most. I would return again and again!

Nice ambiance rainforest room in the back is pretty cool. They have awesome hand crafted drinks. They make an amazing smoked tequila old fashioned. Staff is friendly as well. read more

We gave this place the benefit of the doubt and returned. We were seated and then ignored for 20 minutes--no waiter, no water, no acknowledgment. A table seated after us received immediate service. "Understaffed" was the excuse, despite evidence to the contrary. Busy is understandable. Unequal service isn't. Won't be back. Giving it one star is too much! Had to though ! read more