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    Wayside Public House

    3.7 (98 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    WAYSIDE PUBLIC HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Carrot cake
    Sarah H.

    This is one of those places that we would pass and never get the opportunity to stop in. It was a restaurant that my in-laws who had lived in the area for years would used to go to all the time- finally we went and it was great!! The menu is varied- but I went for an amazing burger- I always judge a restaurant on how good the burger is- my husband got the surf & turf which had an interesting spin petit filet and a crab cake. It was all good - do t pass on the deserts- they have an incredible fried cheesecake- just like a churro with cheesecake inside. The service is outstanding- thank you Maureen you are amazing!

    Cobwebs with dead bugs

    The food was excellent! I had the Ahi Tuna, small plate and the crispy salmon. My husband had the Rueben with onion rings (a little too greasy). Our server was knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. The issue, was the cleanliness of the dining room. We sat at a booth with a window and it was filthy and off putting. Cobwebs with dead bugs trapped in them, old butter wrappers and dried up cheese littered the sill. It made me wonder if the dining room was not cleaned on a regular rotation, what must the kitchen be like? I informed the server of the problem, (whose nails while beautiful, are not in compliance with Food Handler safety standards) and no manager came to speak with us. I also notified the hostess on our way out and she didn't offer to get a manager ‍

    The day's special. Maryland Cream Scallops with fresh local vegetables.
    Gina M.

    The food was delicious and the server attentive. Their double martinis are phenomenal. I'm sure they are all good but I always get my favorite, the Pear Martini.

    Surf and turf
    Kenneth N.

    I got the surf and turf dinner (crab cake, filet, fingerling potatoes, and green beans). Price was 37.00. Food tasted excellent. I eat a lot so this meal was a very modest amount. I could eat three meals of this. However, excellent service by the bartender and the food was great so 5 stars.

    Surf and Turf
    Trisha H.

    This place is a solid three stars, possibly 3.5. Our servers were great, even dealing with two small kids with grace. The food was pretty good. We got the tuna app, which was tasty. I ordered the surf and turf, which seemed a little pricey for the size of filet you ended up with. Also, most of their dishes come with this potato side dish - I think they call it cheesy potato. It's like au gratin, but comes in a triangle form. I imagine some enjoy it, but it wasn't my favorite. The place is cute, and has a good amount of parking. I would check this place out again if I were in the area.

    * Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna*

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    6 months ago

    Food , service were great. First time I was there and we really liked it. Guinness on tap, thats worth a star alone..

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    Oh good service. Drinks are made well. Food is always good. The wait staff is always attentive and very friendly.

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    Great food and atmosphere. Free parking. Their take on a Christmas mule cocktail was delicious with plenty of kick.

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    Soooooo delicious!!! Both the food and the drinks are amazing and yummy. It's hard to recommend any one item, as they are all so good.

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    I was only here for drinks, but I enjoy the atmosphere!

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    Got the steak special, very good. Food and atmosphere are great especially in summer. Staff is awesome.

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    Brutal, the food was cold and extremely over priced. Did enjoy atmosphere service was ok

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    Stopped in for dinner while on a business trip. I had planned to just sit at the bar but they…read moreoffered me a booth which was super cute and very comfortable. While I was perusing the very long drink menu a guy set up and was playing music live! My cocktail was very good! As was my lobster roll which kind of surprised be being from New England myself! We would call it a Connecticut style roll more than New England. I don't usually order dessert but I had a hankering so I got the Texas brown sugar cake. I would say there was too much topping but it was tasty.

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    Had dinner here on a Thursday night with my lovely date. It was my first visit, while it had been…read moreseveral years since my date had last been back. We were seated immediately and warmly welcomed by the friendly staff. At one point another server even recognized us from a previous date at The Exchange -- are we becoming regulars already? Lol. Wilson was our server and was wonderfully patient as we took our time deciding what to order while getting to know each other better. It happened to be jazz night, which added a relaxed, intimate vibe in the background and made for a really enjoyable Thursday evening. We started with the whipped feta dip, which was creamy, tangy, and just slightly sweet -- the kind of appetizer that's hard to stop dipping into once you start. For dinner I chose the Duck and Saucisson Bolognese. The sauce was rich and deeply savory, with tender duck folded into a hearty, slow-simmered ragù that clung beautifully to the pasta. My date ordered the Roasted Butternut Squash and Tuscan Kale Spaghetti, which struck a great balance of sweet and earthy flavors -- the squash adding a natural sweetness while the kale brought a slightly rustic bite that kept the dish from feeling too heavy. Both our plates will be revisited at home for a couple of days as the serving sizes were large! We both absolutely loved our meals and left talking about how good everything was. Between the atmosphere, the service, and the quality of the food, Plough made for a memorable Thursday night out. I want to especially highlight Wilson as he was super attentive and helpful in every way that you would expect from a fine server.

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