Our server absolutely made the experience! Great environment, not too loud. As always delicious food! The Henry is so consistent every-time I come in with delicious food and kind staff. read more

The Henry - Rigatoni alla Vodka - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The idea of the open concept will be great when the weather is better but we sat inside and it was still cold. The girls at the host stand were way more into their conversations than helping seat people. We sat at the high top behind the bar and service was ok. I ordered the Brussel sprouts and short rib potstickers. They both had good flavor but no one checked after they dropped them off. Drinks came out fast but $24 for a glass of wine is wild! Cocktails were small but a better deal price wise. read more

The Henry is a really beautiful restaurant that has replaced the Panera Bread in the forum. We came here for dinner on a Wednesday while waiting for some apple store transfers and we were able to get seated in 15 minutes. The servers were kind and we appreciated being checked on many times. We ordered the vodka rigatoni, the bolognese, and the brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts were definitely the star of the show - delicious Parmesan and sweet miso/soy flavor. I enjoyed the vodka pasta, however I found a giant piece of plastic in the sauce. Mistakes happen and they quickly remade the dish for me - it was no big deal. I was a bit hesitant to continue eating it though. Overall, it was a really great restaurant and I would come back for those brussel sprouts! read more

This new restaurant is very good. The cost is higher but you get large portions and higher end food options. We were a party of 10 and they sat us right on time. Even though it was very busy there was no delay in service or getting our food. The server was great. It's a beautiful place has a full large bar you can also sit at. Bathrooms were very clean. I had the vegetarian option of smashed potatoes and cucumber sushi rolls which were very good. Everyone else had a variety and they all had great raving reviews about all the food and cocktails. Make sure to call for a reservation to avoid the wait. Enjoy!! read more

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I had my son's graduation dinner there with 20 people. It was an amazing event and super great service and private. The food came out on time and lovely! It was a wonderful night thanks to Bryce our main server! The manager and catering team were also amazing. If you are looking for amazing food and excellent service book here in Carlsbad! read more

So happy they opened one here so we don't have to go all the way down to Coronado. Love this place, especially in the winder when they have the espresso martini tower, grab three friends and get ready for a goood time! The salmon is my favorite dish as far as mains go! Also make a rezzie, they book up pretty quick! read more

I really like The Henry. Food is delicious; their sushi roll is to die for and the little bundt cake is delicious. Nice vibe as well.

Food: great! Appetizers are the way to go. Starting with most favorite: Prime rib potstickers, spicy tuna crispy rice, Brussels sprouts (flash fried!), pressed yellowtail, fudge cake. All amazing. Parking: easy. Came late at night, but still looks plenty even at a shopping center. Ambiance: a little too dark for my liking. Table lamp helped. Great decor and loved the sweet poems and inspiring words on the big wall of mirrors. Service: absolutely amazing. We took all of Kelsey's recommendations and she did not fail us. Loved her descriptions of the food. Her light-hearted and exuberant spirit really made our night quite enchanting. Thank you Kelsey! read more

The dessert was absolutely delicious! I would go back just for that. I definitely recommend making a reservation prior to going. Everything else was great too! read more

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The Wife took me out on a date night . We started off with the Spicy Tuna on a fried rice cake . Very good . She had the Short Rib which she liked . I had the Korean Skirt steak and it was Phenomenal . We ended with the bread pudding. Ambiance and service were great . Thanks read more

First time here for breakfast/brunch. Made a reservation beforehand (actually encouraged by the staff per the hostess today), but still had to wait 15-20min for our table. There weren't too many tables occupied, so that was really strange. For walk-ins, was a 30-40min wait, again, not too busy. Maybe they were understaffed? We received a text message stating our table was ready, and when we arrived, the hostess took us to our table. Said we booked "outdoors" so we couldn't sit inside. Since that was our fault, not a problem... but she took us to one of their high tables, and we asked if we can sit at a lower table still in the outside area, but she said no. Being pregnant and also having a short senior female, the lower tables would have been better. Again, lots of tables available, but the hostess said we didn't have that option. We sat down and our server came by, and he was nice. Had to ask for water because they don't offer it first. They are good about telling you their drink menu though. We didn't get a drink because we actually heard the tables surrounding us plus the folks at the bar that the drinks were just mediocre. Every item we ordered except for the roasted chicken and avo salad was SALTY... We ordered the truffle parm fries which came out fairly quick... but was SALTY. Then had to wait about 35min for our entreés. The quality, taste, and portion of the dishes do not correlate to their costs. Way too expensive for what you get. They refunded 1 of our dishes because it WAY SALTY that it literally was not edible, which was nice. However, all the other dishes were salty except for the salad + hamburger. The salmon was cooked well done as I had asked for, but there were 2-3 bites that were literally just a block of salt. It wasn't salted evenly. The chimichurri was waaayyy too salty so didn't bother to eat that. Couldn't taste the pomegranate either (sauce or marinade? ). The Korean fried rice with steak was just ridiculously salty too. That was the common theme= salty. Since seated outdoors, we were surrounded by 4 flying bees... literally won't leave us alone. Someone came by to help which was nice, but the bees just kept coming back and landing on our foods. So that made us want to leave sooner than later. But getting our check also took awhile. My mother asked one of the staff members where the trash bin was, and he literally just stared at her, and then looked over at the 2 hostesses and said he couldn't understand her, and then the 2 gals started laughing. That was so rude... so I just looked at them and they stopped laughing. I didn't want to waste my breath dealing with them. That left a really bad taste in my mouth. Our server was nice (male with glasses, couldn't catch his name) and a male in a suit (maybe the GM?) were nice, but everyone else and the whole experience... will not return. Hopefully things will get better for them as they gain more experience. read more

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A wonderful 1st time breakfast at The Henry! Went with my friend. She enjoyed her The Flower Child Scramble and I thought the California bowl was tasty. The potatoes were perfectly cooked too. I thought the portion size of my bowl could have been a little bigger. I also ordered the Cinnamon Sugar French Toast which was delicious and absolutely worth all the calories. Everything came out quickly. The service was attentive and we appreciated the Manager stopping by to check on us twice. Loved the patio! What a change in ambiance from Panera Bread! Looking forward to going back for a cocktail! read more

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We tried the newly opened The Henry in Carlsbad and I was very pleased with our meal. The food was delicious! My favorite was the salmon but even the appetizers and breakfast items were food too! The service was good, everyone was very attentive, and the inside was nice with a beautiful patio too. Food for large or small parties. The drinks were just okay, not bad but they didn't stand out the way the food did. Parking is free. read more

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The food is absolutely delicious! I have dietary restrictions, and the kitchen was very accommodating. When my family was first here a couple of months ago, Grace even brought the manager out to answer questions about my dietary restrictions, and the manager subsequently went to talk to the chef, who confirmed that they could modify their cooking to accommodate my needs. Grace is so sweet and personable, and so fun to talk to! Alayna also served my family today, and she was so kind and has a calming, friendly presence. The ambience is also really positive and beautiful. Great experience overall :) certainly one of my family's new favorite spots! read more

Went here for my wife's birthday on 5/15, 6pm patio reservations. Good looking place with a good vibe, unfortunately their service and culinary did not match. Ordered their signature pretzel fondue, cheese was like warm and hard within 3 minutes. I would rate this dish a 1 out of 5 Ordered their signature pretzel short rib potstickers and had to wait 25 minutes for this appetizer. The server even had to talk to the manager about it. The dish was delicious and a 5 out of 5. Unfortunately even with the manager knowing there was an issue he never came to apologize. Wife ordered the sea bass, it was good and a 4 out of 5 Daughter ordered the wagyu burger, 4 out of 5 Son ordered the bolognese and it was not memorable, 2 out of 5 I ordered the chicken frites, and it also was as not memorable, a 2 out of 5 Another missed opportunity was recognizing the special occasion, I even listed it on the reservation made. Overall disappointed, really good wanted to like this new restaurant but they have issues. Lack of timing of courses, culinary is not memorable and they are overpriced. read more

Wow! Amazing food, ambiance and service! Was driving to SD from LA and stopped in and found this newly opened spot - will come back just for their food!!! The spicy tuna, chilled shrimp, truffle fries, and Brussels sprouts were out of this world. Great shaded and breezy patio was super comfortable even on a warm day. Lots of heaters for winter read more

The Henry - Outdoor patio - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Just left lunch here, absolutely amazed a kitchen so large and an enormous amount of staff could possibly even provide this type of experience. Bar seating was fine, our server was the only good thing about the entire lunch. Ordered a crispy tuna appetizer, took literally 25-30 minutes to come out. For a lunch appetizer, that ticket time is ridiculous. Portion was skimpy at best, 2.5 small bites total per person. Since it was taking so long, we asked to please just have our entrees come out as soon as possible. We waited and waited and waited, I asked our server why the kitchen was dragging so badly? She agreed and went and spoke to a kitchen manager who was in the dining room. Another almost 30 minutes later and FINALLY 1 soup, and 1 salad came out. Almost over an hour ticket time for 1 salad and 1 soup. Soup was not hot, at all. By this time we were starving so just ate it. Salad came with the most sparse toppings you could ever imagine, a crumb (check out the pictures) of blue cheese and about 2 tiny crumbs of bacon. It was a lettuce salad basically for $20. What they did manage to include was a giant piece of soggy, gooey chicken skin (also pictured below) As someone who works in the industry, knowing as a manager that a guest has rightly complained, NO ONE came to check on us, stop by and see how we were enjoying or anything. Nearly $100 lunch, left us hungry, disappointed, and annoyed. Way too many great places to bother paying for skimpy food that takes an hour to arrive, at premium prices. Never again... read more

The Henry - Soggy Chicken skin in our $20 salad - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Brand new location here in Carlsbad, my wife and I decided to pop in for dinner with the kids. Greeted by the hosts, they say us appropriately. The inside was clean and lively, bright and attractive to the eye. Victoria was our server, she was friendly and recommended cocktails. Our son had the chickens pasta with fruit. He loved it, although a little more chicken would have been nice. My wife and I started with a sangria, and smoked pineapple margarita. Delicious. Appetizers; spicy tuna crispy rice & Brussels sprouts. Entree; burrata pasta vodka & harvest bowl. Both were also nice. Overall I was happy with the food and service. My only complaint was that the food took a long time to hit the table. About 35 min. The floor manager was aware of the wait, he offered us a dessert to go which I thought was nice. Looking forward to coming back when they are more established. read more

Camping...it's like camping It's 50 degrees, they have 6 unused heaters and won't fire them up. Should have been a clue Food is "ok", but limited menu Short ribs had so much fat, it was really only 2 decent pieces of 4... The short rib potstickers were beyond small. Looked like communion wafers. Wasn't any short rib in them either Actual server never came after order. So many people ran food, dropped off water (good), but she never asked if it was good....( yes. We asked about potsticker portion and she said it could be shared.... Costco has better by far. Just serve those Way too many options elsewhere. 2 stars only because it is no longer a Panera. Hard pass for dinner. Brunch or lunch may be more their thing. Definitely not the "greatest"... YMMV read more

We had an incredible experience at the Henry! We put our name on the list for a table and sat to begin our lunch at the outside bar. Our server, Dorian, was so warm and helpful. We had the tuna chop salad and the squash and sprouts salad, and both were flavorful and fresh. By this time, we noticed that several parties at the outside bar, who had arrived after us, were escorted by hostesses to sit indoors. We mentioned this to Dorian, and he brought the manager, Arthur, over to speak with us. Arthur immediately sent a hostess over to seat us indoors, and we continued our meal with coffees and lemon cake inside. We definitely appreciated that we were listened to! But even with the exemplary service thus far, we were completely taken by surprise when our server told us that Arthur had taken care of our entire bill! Wow! We had never experienced that level of hospitality before. The staff at the Henry really knows how to make their guests feel valued! It was a memorable experience and we can't wait to come back, and bring our friends and families. Thank you Arthur, Dorian, and the rest of the staff! read more

The Henry - Lemon Olive Oil Cake - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

What a fun restaurant! We stopped by The Henry for Saturday brunch last weekend and were immediately impressed. We were seated on the covered patio, which had just the right amount of space, décor, and character. I especially loved the olive-green linen napkins that matched the servers' shirts -- a thoughtful touch that added to the overall vibe. The staff was welcoming without being overbearing, and everyone seemed knowledgeable about the menu and happy to share recommendations. The manager, Abby, treated us like long-lost family, stopping by to welcome us and check on us throughout the meal. Our server, Cindy -- can we adopt her? -- was wonderful. Her warm smile and helpful advice guided us toward some truly delicious dishes. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals, and two of us indulged in mimosas, which were excellent. The California egg bowl was fantastic -- fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The quinoa bowl was practically inhaled, and the roasted turkey French dip was a creative twist on the classic. And don't even get us started on the short rib potstickers. Finished with toasted sesame and a bright cilantro ponzu sauce, they went from great to absolutely amazing. We devoured dessert and, in retrospect, probably should have ordered it first -- life is short, afterall. The molten butter cake, drizzled with warm caramel, transported us straight to our happy place. Bravo. Beyond the meal, The Henry also has a charming coffee stand for passersby. Later in the day we grabbed a couple of iced vanilla lattes, which were the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Thank you, Henry team. You turned what could have been a "good enough" brunch into a truly memorable day. We'll be back. read more

Excellent service, delicious food, and a great ambiance. I had the tuna carpaccio, while my husband enjoyed the Scottish salmon--both were fantastic. I also tried a non-alcoholic sparkling matcha drink, which was absolutely amazing, thanks to our server's recommendation. I accidentally left my purse behind, and the staff went above and beyond by calling to let me know and even allowing me to come back to retrieve it after closing. It's clear why The Henry has a well-deserved 5-star rating! read more

The Henry - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Our first time at The Henry. I had a reservation for 345pm for a little birthday early dinner for my baby cousin. Party of 3. I made the reservation on open table noted it was for a special birthday celebration. We were greeted by the host who was super welcoming & was seated within 5 mins. When we approached our table there was a birthday card signed with a hand written note in it. It made the dinner? Linner? feel super special. My cousin loved it! GRACE was our waitress. She was super friendly, her suggestions were great and we ordered almost everything she mentioned. Drinks: Smoked pineapple margarita: smoky, salty, sweet. Perfect amount of everything! More please! Probably would get a good buzz by 2! Eat the slice of pineapple! Extra buzz :) Apps: The pressed yellow tail and ahi tuna crudo were so good it makes you question your life choices. It was a close your eyes moment. First bite you will want to order another one! Yes on both apps!! Get them! I can't explain it. But the ahi will melt in your mouth! Get it in your gullet Now!! Entree: Braised short rib. Yes it has blue cheese BUT it balances the sweet and salty perfectly and I'm not a big blues cheese but I am "open minded" ;) and will try almost anything and this anything was a sleeper. Meaning it's was so hearty, heavy puts you to sleep but then you wake up for more!!! The meat was tender soft and perfect. Not to soft not to tough. Perfect! The timing of eating it was good because it held me down till the next day. Yup, I didn't eat anything after this meal. Ambience: I liked the decor but since the waitresses wear white tops, olive/green skirts I kinda wish they had more olive colored decor like olive green velvet chairs or seats or something. The wine booklet is made of green leather! It needs more green cuz the beige is a lot. Just my 2 pennies. :) TLDR; Yes! Wonderful, everyone is super friendly. Food tasted great. The ONLY thing I did notice was my entree was warm. I'd like it hot especially for a hearty heavy beef dinner. read more

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I recently visited The Henry at the Carlsbad Forum for lunch with friends. Booking a reservation online was easy, and the staff was very accommodating when I needed to adjust the day and time. The restaurant is beautifully remodeled, featuring a stylish indoor space and a comfortable, covered outdoor patio. The menu offers a nice variety of options--slightly pricey, but not unreasonable. I ordered the Roasted Chicken and Avocado Salad, which was unfortunately a bit bland and came with very little dressing or cheese. After requesting extra, the staff happily brought more. We also tried the house salad (also light on dressing) and a sushi roll, which was fresh and delicious. Service was friendly, though the food took a while to arrive. However, given that they had only been open for three days, some delays were understandable. Overall, The Henry has great potential and is worth checking out once they've had a little more time to settle in. read more

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Beautiful decor. Amazing experience and food! Truffle fries, Scottish Salmon, Crispy Sushi Roll, Side of Rice, Lemon Cake w vanilla ice cream. 10/10 for everything! read more

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We came for breakfast/brunch and sat outside. It was lovely and a nice atmosphere. Our server was good and the food was very good. Next time we will try sitting inside, it looks very inviting. read more

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Great staff, super friendly and lively. Such a relaxing atmosphere, makes you feel like you're on a mini gateway. We had the breakfast burrito, salmon bagel, lemon pound cake & it was delightful read more

The Henry - Smoked Salmon Bagel* - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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our server was a pleasure and was very attentive. The short rib potstickers were delicious. read more

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I've eaten lunch at The Henry a few times now and each time the food was amazing and the servers are always so friendly and knowledgeable. I've had their turkey French Dip served on a perfectly toasted French roll with a generous amount of warm, juicy turkey. Excellent! However, their salads are equally as good. I've had their tuna chop with a light ginger dressing which was amazing and their chicken and avocado salad which was also great. So you can't go wrong. Also, the place is very charming both inside and on the patio, but you may need to make reservations because it gets pretty busy. read more

The food here is on point - delicious good sized portions crafted with care and detail. Attended for pre-opening run at brunch and the menu definitely delivers. We had the brussel sprouts app and these were a 10/10 taste and crispiness. The traditional breakfast was a complete faire of taste and you have to enjoy the breakfast potatoes - tasty and crispy on the outside but tender inside. The Hollywood club sandwich was done quite well and full of turkey and flavor. All in all the food really hit well on every detail. There was some delays but as an opening training session this is what it's about and refining the whole house process and I'm sure they will get it all dialed in and in sync. Overall the food is worth it as someone close by I will be trying many of the items on the menu and look forward to the official opening coming up! read more

The Henry - Brussel sprouts! So good. - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The Huevos Rancheros Enchiladas were outstanding. Soft scrambled eggs wrapped in enchiladas and smothered in a rich ranchero sauce made for a comforting, flavorful base. The queso Oaxaca added a smooth, melty richness, while the guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream brought freshness and balance. The poblano crema tied everything together beautifully, and the toasted pepitas added the perfect crunch. A well-executed dish with layered flavors--elevated brunch comfort food done right. read more

The Henry - The Huevos Rancheros Enchiladas* - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

This place is not worth the hype. The food was okay and expensive. The service was pretty slow, they made us wait until exactly our reservation time to even talk to them at the front. The ambiance is cute but it does get loud because it's a small space. The truffle fries are my favorite thing to order at places and these were OK but not the best I've had. The best part were they cocktails, well detailed and strong, an average priced. read more

Normally I do not try restaurants until at least a year after they have opened to give them time to work out the kinks, but I couldn't wait! Love love love The Henry! They did a fantastic job with the decor, such a cozy and chic vibe. The service was excellent from start to finish, drinks and food did not disappoint! The brussel sprouts, crab cakes, Scottish salmon, and harvest bowl were all amazing! read more

My family and I loved this place! We had a reservation at 7PM and weren't seated until around 7:20. I guess this could've been expected as the restaurant is still super new and definitely popping on a Saturday night! Our server, Karl, was fantastic. Super knowledgeable on the menu and very charismatic. We started off with the pretzel bites, which were great for their value, but we wish we had more of the cheese sauce. The tuna crispy rice was incredibly flavorful but super small for $20 For entrées, we shared the short rib, which was incredible. Falls apart in your mouth, you don't even need a knife. The rigatoni à la vodka was tasty, but probably wouldn't order again. I could say the same about the burger and fries as well. The molten butter cake for dessert was absolutely insane. If there's one thing you must order on this menu, it is this! The pretzel toffee mimics peanuts in the most delicious way, and it was the perfect way to end the night! Overall, I will definitely come back here and order the crispy rice, short rib, and butter cake again! And I can't wait to try out more menu items as well. read more

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This restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere with dim lighting and a pretty busy crowd. I have been twice now and both times have been on a weekday evening and it has been packed! This was not a problem though as I was still able to sit at the bar once and at a table another time. Everyone working there is very friendly and the service was extremely fast! When it comes to food, I have only had appetizers, but I will say the brussels sprouts are delicious. I would generally have overlooked the pretzel bites entirely but they were my favorite thing we tried! So delicious, especially with the provolone fondue. The seasonal sangria was just what I wanted for a fun sweet drink. We also enjoyed the Amalfi spritz and The way of tea. Great place that I am looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Great location, amazing wait staff, and I love the outdoor seating, but the food is not good. its shame because they got right what so many get wrong read more

We're very excited to have The Henry opening up right near us! The restaurant is beautiful and very spacious with seating options on the front patio, indoors, bar seating, and a huge covered patio on the far side. Our waitress Samantha was very welcoming, attentive, and she had really great recommendations. You could tell she really knew the menu well. We ordered the Rainbow Roll and it was better than actual sushi restaurants we've been to in town. Very fresh, made with real lump crab meat and you can tell the fish was prepped to order. For our meals we had the Roasted Chicken Frites with an added side of snap peas and asparagus, and a Caesar salad with Scottish salmon. Both were delicious but the chicken was AMAZING! Well roasted, tons of flavor, juicy and the lemon and herb aroma in the sauce made the dish pop. I would buy the sauce by the pint if it was an option. (We wish we took photos but were so excited to taste the entrees that we forgot). Even the side of veggies had a great crunch, cooked perfectly, and was finished with fresh herbs and topped with very fine shredded Parmesan Reggiano. The Scottish salmon on the Caesar salad was cooked perfectly medium. Of course you can ask for it however you'd like but the crisp was on point with a tender and juicy center. Best Caesar dressing I've had. Hints of anchovy and sherry but not overpowering at all. I would have loved to order every dessert especially the olive oil cake with strawberries but I'm on a no dessert stent until end of summer. We can't wait to go back and bring the family for brunch! read more

The Henry - New American Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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My friend and I came here for brunch, and it was our first time trying this place. The interior is beautiful, and the outdoor seating area is just as inviting. It was packed, so I was glad I made a reservation--there was about an hour wait for walk-ins. The hosts and servers were warm, friendly, and provided excellent service from start to finish. We ordered breakfast, and everything was delicious. We loved our entire experience and will definitely be coming back to try their lunch and dinner menus. I highly recommend this spot--it's truly a neighborhood gem. read more

Ambiance was great. Service good. Small portions and expensive. Better brunch spots out there.

The Henry is such a great addition to North County! We've been for lunch and dinner now and have had a great experience every time. The specialty coffees are delicious and smooth! Not too sweet, with a kick. We got the chicken and avocado salad and the hot honey chicken sandwich with slaw. The sandwhich was bomb and the slaw was amazingggg. The chicken on the salad was fresh and everything was well balanced, not heavy but filling. Loved the bacon! The kid's menu has great options, we tried the grilled cheese today and my son loved it. Thank you to our sweet server who was helpful and service was excellent! read more

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