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    The Graduate

    3.8 (56 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pizza  & fish dinner
    Chris M.

    Had a pleasant experience liked everything... really nice people as well . Please give them a try !

    Ribeye sandwich with salad

    Service was excellent food came out hot and tasty atmosphere was wonderful. It felt like the old days.

    The hand-dipped corn dog.
    Bob H.

    Great sports bar vibe with TVs, video games, pool tables, beer, full bar and terrific food. The Glendale sandwich - roasted turkey, bacon, onions, lettuce and tomato on a toasted roll - is my go-to. My wife loved the hand-dipped corn dog - better than any corn dog at the fair. The burgers and pizza are killer. They have apps and steak fries. New proprietor Mike Linker has brought the Grad back to glory. The interior is bright, clean and vibrant - a huge improvement from the old days. Mike is a pro and we thank him and his staff!!

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    Jeanette T.

    Place was packed! Had a hard time finding a place to sit and could barely hear the person calling out the orders. Come with patience and good ears. Ordered garlic cheese bread, personal pizza, grad burger, jr grad burger, fish and chips. The garlic bread was NOT good, wouldn't order again. Used a fake tasting spread that gave it a tangy taste. The burgers were good with the exception of the bun. The bun fell apart on the grad burger making a mess to eat. A sturdier bun would work better for a juicy burger like this. The fries were average could have been served hotter. The fish and chips were good and huge pieces of fish. 2 pieces served with the order. The personal pepperoni was just ok. Not the pizza of the og graduate that's for sure! The dough needed to be thinner and sauce not so sweet. It was just ok for me. Would I order the pizza again, not sure? I'd order the burger again. The service was good. Very loud, busy with few tables open, and food was fair.

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    Ariane M.

    This was a family favorite growing up. We would come here all the time to celebrate birthdays or just to enjoy drinks & food. It was sad to hear that they had closed down. Wanted to celebrate the libras in our family, so we were ecstatic to hear that they had opened back up again. The makeover is nice and pretty much has the same layout as before. It's just the food is not the same and they do not serve alcohol here. Nor do they serve the delicious milkshakes they used to have.

    Then they gave me a burnt pizza. This place has to be better

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    Staff was friendly, Ribeye Steak Sandwich was Great, dining room was clean. Would definitely recommend anyone to give the Graduate a try.

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    Great hangout spot for all ages. Amazing service and yummy pizza. What more can you ask for! You must try this spot!

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    i had a great time grabbing some classic pub grub and drinks here, and i loved the fun, nostalgic college-bar vibe and friendly energy.

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    I miss the old wings. These aren't nearly as good as the old days here when you got the full wing. Soggy now.

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    Food is pretty good and service is great. The interior reminds me of the early 2000s.

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