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    Vern Restaurant and Bar

    3.3 (50 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Danielle A.

    I am so excited this restaurant is expanding and renovating. My family and I went for a NYE dinner and the service was phenomenal. Although we missed the NYE celebration, the staff still treated us well and made sure we had a great night. Everyone had a phenomenal meal which means a lot because my dad himself is a chef so he is very picky when eating at other restaurants. Finally, the decor was very cozy and clean which we all appreciated. The waitress told us they would be closed because they plan to expand their outdoor seating so I'm very excited to see how Vern comes back in the summer!

    Doug W.

    Place ain't it. Check the $20 veg platter that's described as mixed roasted vegetables and cheeses served with hummus.... What you'll get. A couple carrots and celery sticks, two broccoli florets that will leach its rancid flavor into the rest of the dish, some cherry tomatoes, some government cheddar cheese, three little slices of mozz, pita, and a spoonful of hummus they spread over a mound of shredded lettuce to make it look like more than it is, and not the mention making it become impossible to scoop into the pita because it's now all mixed up and you can't have hummus without their nasty shredded lettuce. Oh I almost forgot because of ALL this wild variety, yes there were a few thin slices of roasted squash. I threw the majority of it right in the trash since it all tasted like three weeks ago old broccoli. The mozz was good cuz it's mozz and of all things didn't taste like old broccoli somehow. Place seems to solely be here to rip you off.

    Steak & lobster
    JoAnn A.

    Let's start at the beginning when you order a margarita with NO ICE & SALT on the rim it's reasonable to expect it..returned & brought back another as requested EXCEPT SUGAR ON THE RIM..returned & another guy says how's it going we explain he offered another no charge(which we didn't care about) 3rd time STILL SUGAR! Service was extremely SLOW. Arrived at 6:30 & NO APPS TILL 7:48.We had steamed clams which was delicious..another had a beet salad with little beets & well hidden goat cheese. Dinner was hanger steak marinated but chewy.I had grilled salmon which was good tho well done,salted potatoes & mixed veggies.Lobster tacos ordered with all sauces on the side-NO not the case.They did offer ANOTHER MARGARITA at that point not worth it.Another diner had surf & turf good lobster tail with an ok steak. As for dessert just cheesecake,red velvet & vanilla ice cream no menu just told to us.There was a live band playing that was good & this casual place seemed to have their regulars which were happy to sing along. The bill came & we were charged for the margarita.. it was then taken off.Clearly there is NO COMMUNICATION between ANYONE.Definitely ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.

    Calypso shrimp tacos and truffle fries and coconut blackberry martini
    Joanne P.

    This place is a little hidden gem off the beaten path. It's a cute spot with live music on the water. Parking lot isn't great but there was plenty of street parking. My first drink-the coconut blackberry martini sounded better than it tasted and it was quite heavy for a drink but the tropical depression was pretty good. I went with the calypso shrimp tacos and a side of truffle fries for dinner. They were not bad, could have used a bit more flavor on the tacos and a little crispier for the fries but over all not a bad meal for $60 with a nice ambiance to go with it.

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    Jeff H.

    The Vern Restaurant and Bar is an amazing waterfront bar to have a nice and cozy family dinner at. Personally I have eaten there 3 times and every single time the food was great. I got the Calypso Calamari and honestly it was probably the best calamari I've ever had. The waitress who served me was very kind and social she was also very pretty. No complaints whatsoever perfect service, perfect food, and right on the water with a nice breeze.

    Ditas F.

    Nice restaurant by the water, the food is good but not outstanding. A little pricey but the service is great and the view is really nice, they have good cocktails too.

    Vivene M.

    First time here. We liked the live music and being outside getting the views of the water. The food was lacking seasoning. My boyfriend ordered a medium rare steak and it was super tough. Drinks were really bad the server told us they had no bartender so they were making the drinks as well. Appetizer was decent. Wanted to like this place!

    Baked clams
    Joann S.

    Baked clams delicious. Live music is fun. Tiki bar cool relaxed environment. Never disappoints. Rocket fuels are so yummy.

    Yaz B.

    Had such a great time here - it was a warm evening so we sat outside at the tiki bar, it was nice watching the boats pull in. This is def a locals spot, everyone is friendly and welcoming. I ordered the happy hour oysters ($1.50) and the Vern wings - both were really good. Once the sun went down, we went to the inside bar that was packed with people having a great time. The bartenders did a great job making everyone feel comfortable and welcomed

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    The vern burger was very good. The service was very quick and the ambience was nice.

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    awesome delicious food and nice staff cheap as well loved the live music and atmosphere

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    Went by boat great place Amanda was super and food was delicious easy docking also . Steel drum made for nice background music.

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    Fantastic shrimp tacos!! Very fresh, beautiful sauce....!!! Probably the best I've had. Lovely server, too.

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    The food,music ,atmosphere was great. I recommend it. We had the tacos and lamb chops. Server was great.

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    My Grandmother´s Kitchen - Quesadilla breakfast

    My Grandmother´s Kitchen

    4.2(174 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    We came here for breakfast on Thursday to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We had a table on the…read morebottom floor reserved for eight people, and as soon as we walked in, it was ready and they let us put up our balloons. The service was fantastic; our server was very attentive with drinks and took our orders promptly. The whole family loved the food! We ordered the Huevos Rancheros, almond pancakes, cannoli French toast, eggs Benedict, a grilled cheese sandwich, and the Salvadoran platter. Everything we get here is consistently delicious, zero complaints! The drinks were great too, including the watermelon juice, regular coffee, and lattes. We couldn't be happier with the service and the food. I will always recommend My Grandmother's Kitchen for brunch! Vinimos a desayunar el jueves para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi hija. Teníamos una mesa en la planta baja para ocho personas y, en cuanto llegamos, ya estaba lista y nos permitieron poner nuestros globos. El servicio fue fantástico; nuestra mesera fue muy atenta con las bebidas y tomó nuestro pedido rápidamente. ¡A toda la familia le encantó la comida! Pedimos Huevos Rancheros, pancakes de almendra, tostadas francesas de cannoli, huevos Benedict, un sándwich de queso a la parrilla y el plato salvadoreño. Todo lo que pedimos aquí siempre es delicioso, ¡no tenemos ni una sola queja! Las bebidas también estuvieron muy ricas, incluyendo el jugo de sandía, el café regular y los lattes. No podríamos estar más felices con el servicio y la comida; ¡siempre recomendaré My Grandmother's Kitchen para el brunch!

    We went on Juneteenth, and I guess the restaurant didn't realize that people were off from school…read moreand work. My group was slightly bigger, so we were sat upstairs. They asked for drink orders and we were left alone for a long time until the drinks arrived. Though we were ready to order, the server just dropped off our drinks and went to bring another table upstairs. I went down to the counter to get someone to take our order, and it took nearly an hour before our order was in (and even then, they took the order of the second table before taking our party's order). It was almost an hour and a half since we entered the restaurant when the food finally arrived at our table, and then it took so long for someone to come with our check and process payment, we went down to the counter to do it. During this time, another family was seated upstairs and left due to not being attended to. This caused big delays in our day and I had to cancel an appointment because we spent over two hours at this restaurant when we didn't want to. That said, food was good. I got the lemon blueberry pancake, which was a little bit gummy but mostly tasted fine. My brother got the mangu, which is kinda hard to find around here, let alone on the menu of a breakfast brunch restaurant. It was my brother's first time having it, and he thoroughly enjoyed it. Besides him choosing scrambled eggs instead of fried eggs, it was very classic mangu breakfast. The real crabmeat omelet was another hit-- crabmeat was so real there were little pieces of shell lining-- really ambitious and deliciously executed. The menu is really fun and the food was overall good. Again, I think the very slow service wasn't on purpose and it's because they didn't anticipate such a large crowd on a Friday, but I would say run if they try to seat you upstairs and you're the only ones up there. Be prepared to wait for a long time if you want the reward of nice food.

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    Toast - Quesadilla special April 2026

    Toast

    4.1(480 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    My go to for brunch since forever. Team always on point, a local gem for sure! Spacious and rich…read moreoutside a boat dock, nice to sit and chill after eating your life away lol. My favorites things on the menu: * Brioche French Toast * Biscuits & Gravy * Salted Caramel Iced Latte * Loaded Homefries * Fresh Orange Juice * Brooklyn Cheesecake French Toast The new loaded homefries are amazing! That hollandaise sauce makes it go from 3 to 10. Sharing pics from Holiday 2025: Brioche French Toast & Cookies for Santa Latte (hot)

    This was my second time at a Toast but the first time at this location. It was a bit nostalgic for…read moreme as the building used to house a bar my husband and I frequented many, many years ago. Needless to say even though the footprint was basically the same the interior has been changed is very open and inviting. A friend and I were there for lunch around 1:30 on a Monday. No issue getting a table and were seated immediately. Katie our server was very nice, pleasant and efficient. Drink were brought out quickly and our order taken. My friend got an omelet special with Irish bangers and cheese with home fries and rye toast. She enjoyed the omelet and I have to say the rye bread was outstanding. Don't think it's made in house but were ever they get it from is really good. I got a lunch special of Pot Roast sandwich with onions, mushrooms and cheese on thick cut bread. It was served with a au jus dipping sauce. If it's on the menu don't hesitate to get it, it was outstanding and so stuffed I could only eat half. Will absolutely be returning to Toast !

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    Restoration Kitchen & Cocktails

    4.3(555 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    This was a great experience. The food was excellent. I had a stuffed blue cheese burger RARE. The…read morecheese was in the middle of the burger and it was rare. Char on the outside and red in the middle. Perfect and delicious. The pulled pork sliders were delicious and the coleslaw on the was great. The beef rib quesadillas were excellent. The sweet potato tots were good but I prefer the fries. The service was excellent. They were crowded but the hostess sat us quickly and the waitress was excellent always available when needed. She even anticipated our needs. I'm going back for sure. We had a table outside and it was perfect.

    I honestly don't understand the hype around Restorations Kitchen & Cocktails. I've given this place…read moreseveral chances, hoping each visit would be better than the last, but unfortunately I've been disappointed every time. The biggest issue is the wait. Whether dining in or ordering takeout, the food takes far longer than expected. Takeout orders are routinely 15 minutes or more past the quoted pickup time, which is frustrating when you're planning your day around their estimate. Service has also been inconsistent. The waitstaff often seems disorganized, and communication regarding delays is lacking. I understand restaurants get busy, but after multiple visits, the same problems keep occurring. The food is decent, but not enough to make up for the long waits and repeated service issues. After giving this restaurant several opportunities, I don't see myself return

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    The Local - Good as gold wrap

    The Local

    3.9(217 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Grabbed a quick bite with my teenager. We were so full from the appetizers and had to wrap up the…read moremain sandwiches lol. This place is always a hit for us. A little tricky with the parking but there's an app where you can pay your numbered spot. The server helped us out which was a huge plus! The portions are huge here (hence the take out). My son loved the skillet Mac n cheese and the buffalo chicken egg rolls were so filling. For dinner I had the black bean burger and was quite pleased. It was topped with avocado, red onion, tomato, sauce and the patty was homemade and full of flavor. Special shout out to the truffle fries yum yum yum! My son enjoyed the steak sandwich for dinner no complaints!

    We went for lunch. They have a 2 course special, appetizer and main fo $19.99. You can add a draft…read morebeer or glass of wine for $5 more. There was a small lunch crowd, about 4 tables total. Service was nice. Food was hot and tasty. Skip the Cuban stuffed pretzels. It was just one pretzel stick cut lengthwise with some cheese sauce down the middle with minced pieces of pickle and ham sprinkled on top. Street parking, one hour free if you can grab one of those spots. Plenty of flavored draft beers and TV screens throughout. All the tables and chairs are high, so if you're short you may need to hop up.

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    Me & You - Breakfast pizza

    Me & You

    4.4(277 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    We came for breakfast and were completely blown away. We tried the Breakfast Pizza, and the flavor…read morecombination was out of this world, cauliflower crust loaded with scallion cream cheese, eggs, bacon and onion jam. Unbelievable! We also got the Nutella Crepe, which was seriously the biggest crepe I have ever seen. The kids loved this spot so much they gave it a full 5 stars, and the service was amazing from start to finish. Plus, the outdoor seating makes for such a perfect vibe. We'll definitely be back! ¡Vinimos a desayunar y quedamos completamente impresionados! Probamos la Pizza de Desayuno (Breakfast Pizza) y la combinación de sabores estaba fuera de este mundo: masa de coliflor repleta de queso crema con cebollín, huevos, tocino y mermelada de cebolla. ¡Increíble! También pedimos la Crepa de Nutella, que sinceramente ha sido la crepa más grande que he visto en mi vida. A mis hijos les encantó tanto este lugar que le dieron 5 estrellas completas. El servicio fue increíble de principio a fin y las mesas al aire libre crean un ambiente perfecto. ¡Definitivamente volveremos!

    Very yummy lunch on 7/8/26. This was the first time I was…read morehere and parking was a little annoying but the restaurant itself was open and bright. It seems to be a neighborhood spot. The food was good and there is a large selection. It was tough to choose because it all looked so good. The service was very good when we first sat down to when we received our food but after that, it wasn't. Our server disappeared and nobody checked on us. At one point, I had to get up from the table to ask where the check was after already giving them our payment.

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    Large airy dining room

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