Popped in for dinner before the Snail Mail concert. James recommended the smash burger. Well. It smashes all other burgers into the ground. Incredible. Ordered a Moscow Mule. Stellar. James knows his craft. He asked if I wanted another mule, and I said, "No. I want James' mule." It's definitely spirit forward. I'd eat there without going to a concert....just to eat there. read more

We had some downtime before doors opened to our show at North Park Observatory. Hubby said we could kick it "at the restaurant in front of the Observatory ". First time to either, and we asked the security gal, "Is there access to the show inside from the Tavern or do we need to walk back out & around the building?" Since security explained there's access from inside we went thru the metal detector and had my purse searched. There was no tables available in the first room, so we weaved towards the main room where the bigger bar's located. Luckily for us, we snagged some barstools. With 10 items to choose from the menu, why not have fried potatoes served two different ways?! I mean, you can't go wrong with deep fried food. We got the Garlic Parmesan Fries and Patatas Brava. We sat at one of the bar's corners, towards access to the show. The bartender on that end didn't acknowledge us. He served the couple next to us, who already had his attention. But, thankfully the other bartender that seemed to navigate the entire bar area, took or food & drink menu. Plenty of TV screens w/ all sorts of sports going on. More tables towards the front, standing area. Vibe was chill at the Tavern before our Small Town Murder (podcast show) began. We stuck to our Patron Palomas. They were stiff. There's a watering station near the man bar and three Unisex bathrooms below. If you wanted to walk upstairs, additional bathrooms up there. read more

West Coast Tavern - Bar mat - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

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Terrible experience with rude and unprofessional security -- won't be returning My wife and I came to West Coast Tavern and The Observatory for what was supposed to be a fun night out, but the experience was completely ruined by the behavior of multiple security guards. To start, the first security guard we encountered was actually very nice, but he accidentally gave us the wrong wristbands for the show. I didn't realize it until I stepped out of the venue during the performance to use the restroom. When I tried to go back in, another guard stopped me and told me I wasn't allowed to enter because my wristband was for the earlier show. I calmly explained that I was already in the current show and that my wife was still inside. Instead of helping, he immediately got confrontational and asked, "Are you trying to cause a problem?" I said no and showed him my ticket on my phone, which clearly showed the correct date and time. He grabbed my phone out of my hand, looked at it, handed it back, and then asked if I'd been drinking. I told him my wife and I had a couple of drinks at the bar earlier--well before the show started. He then told me to "give him my hands" and said I was cut off. I wasn't even trying to get another drink--just to return to my seat. Meanwhile, my wife also came out to use the restroom and ended up being taken outside to the street by another security guard to have her wristband redone. That guard wasn't very kind either and made her feel uncomfortable. I'm assuming she and I ended up dealing with the same guard who confronted me, which makes sense given how unnecessarily aggressive he was. Both of us were completely caught off guard and shaken by the whole situation. We're very easygoing, non-confrontational people, but this experience made us feel disrespected and unwelcome. Between the wristband mix-up, the rude treatment, and the total lack of professionalism, we will not be returning to West Coast Tavern or The Observatory again. read more

I have only been in for brunch and for whatever reason they have been close to empty both times. Pros: Brunch is 11a-4p so you can do brunch without having to be up and moving early. Bottomless mimosas $17 with choice of juice, 2 hour limit with food Dogs allowed. We all enjoyed our food. Cons: Bottomless mimosas haha - while there is bottomless, they are made in a carafe with your choice of juice and all of us felt that we were just drinking juice so I'm not sure how great the juice to bubbles ratio is. The menu QR we were provided on site has far less items than the menu available under brunch online. The first person we interacted with wasn't very friendly. We stuck our heads in the entrance to let them know we were there rather than just sitting on the patio unnoticed, because we had our dog, and she reacted like we planned to sit inside with him, and it just could have been handled a bit friendlier. We kept being asked if we wanted our tabs but hadn't hit our 2 hours yet, a limit which was repeated twice when we arrived, so we kept saying we weren't ready yet. Later we were given it whether we were ready or not, and before our 2 hours was us, and to no surprise that's when the visits and refills slowed as our server was inside talking with friends or coworkers. No tv's outside for games and the sliding door was left mostly closed so you could only semi see what was going on with Sunday football. read more

West Coast Tavern - Shwarma hash - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

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The restaurant has an entrance into the Observatory venue; both for general admission and VIP ticket holders. Food and drinks are good. The staff are attentive and cool. Let's dissect the experience... THE FOOD ELABORATION. - Disco Tots | Brown gravy and mozzarella cheese on crispy tater tots. I liked it, but would've wanted just a little more brown gravy on top. - Tavern Burger | It's a great tasting burger with a handmade beef patty, caramelized onions, aioli sauce, creamy port daily cheese, and the typical vegetables (tomatoes, pickles, onion, & lettuce) all on a warm brioche bun. I added fries for $3 and enjoyed the golden crisp potatoes. THE DRINKS DRUNK. - Mike Hess Hopservatory 2.0 | Hazy IPA. Hoppy and perfect for drinking on a semi-warm day. - The Blackjack | Blackberry flavored with Jack Daniel's and a splash of lemon for a bit of zing. The drink is okay. - Gin and Tonic | Beefeater gin and tonic. Crisp and light with hints of citrus. I was cool with this drink. THE VIBE EVOCATION. I thought it was a small bar, until they walked us up a ramp and made a left into an expansive dining hall and an even bigger bar towards the back. A small outdoor patio is at the front of the restaurant and enclosed. It's dive bar vibes, but nicer. If you're pre-gaming it before a show at the Observatory, there's no need to worry about leaving to stand in line outside. Let 'em know you're going to a show at the entrance and they'll scan your ticket right there and slap a wrist band on you. Drink up and when the venue opens, you can enter through a door located behind the bar. The VIP access entrance is next to the bar too; just take the stairs up. THE PARKING AFFAIR. We parked in the Ace parking structure located on 29th St. and North Park Way (next to the Observatory). There's street parking which has a 2 hr. limit from 8AM - 6PM. So, it looks like you can park for more than 2 hrs. after 6PM, but read the signs carefully before parking; there are things like street cleaning and the Farmer's Market that alter the parking rules. THE RESERVATION DETERMINATION. They take reservations through Open Table, so it's probably a good idea to do it. THE RETURN QUANDARY. If I'm going to a show at the Observatory, I'd definitely come back for food and drinks while waiting for the doors to open. It beats having to stand in line outside and silently judge everyone walking by. read more

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Great place to stop in before or during an Observatory show! Staff is super friendly, it's a very easy going environment, and the food is great. read more

West Coast Tavern - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Came in for $17 bottomless mimosas, but they are kinda "meh." More like a champagne cocktail on the rocks and there is no option for straight champagne or table side DIY. My chicken shawarma scramble was perfectly prepared with great flavor. My friend's crème brûlée Belgian waffle was good, not too sweet. Great friendly service. read more

AMBIANCE Former movie theatre, West Coast Tavern, is now a bar and kitchen serving American fusion fare and drinks in a casual setting that feels a bit industrial with its brick walls and polished concrete floors. Even with a huge crowd of people at the venue for a rock concert West Coast Tavern delivered - and for that mid-May 2023 night I echo the Tavern's motto - in food and booze we trust. FOOD 5/5 CHICKEN SHAWARMA TOTS / $14 djaj seasoned tots (delightfully crispy with a unique seasoned taste) topped with mozzarella, pecorino sardo, a sprinkling of chicken thigh (wish there was more!), caramelized onion, and drizzles of aioli and lemon parsley tahini. I think my item was missing fresh cilantro & parsley garnishes, but even without them these are the best tots I've had! DRINK 4.5/5 KENTUCKY BUCK / $15 Strong Buffalo Trace Bourbon mixed with fruity peach and lemon juices and effervescent ginger beer Liquid death water / $5 SERVICE ?/5 service was a bit slow, but to be fair there was a a huge influx of people here for the Thrice concert (myself included). Staff were friendly and helpful in my interactions. I'll reserve my rating of the service for another time. P.S. I'd come back for their daily happy hour 5-6:30pm. $9 for 90 Minutes - Mules + Donkeys, Wings (5), Gastrique Fries, Tots with Gravy & Mozzarella, Hummus, Nachos! read more

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The drinks and food are pricey for the portions. Great place to pregame before a concert or just for a quick drink read more

West Coast Tavern - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Breakfast Burgers and fries...yes please! This place was a gem on a late night hunger crave. They were having a show but we were able to sit and be taken care of quickly, and the food was delicious. read more

West Coast Tavern - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're going to a concert at the observatory in North Park, and feel like getting there a little early, I highly recommend stopping by West Coast tavern. It's connected to the concert venue. You can show your tickets and get into the bar/restaurant early. After you had a few drinks, they have some next level chicken tenders with some delicious ranch. Strong drinks, great music, and outstanding service, even when the place is full! Absolutely love this place. read more

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Been searching for brunch places and glad we checked this one out. This review is only for their brunch as I have heard the evening experience is different for a show. This is a bar that's connected to the observatory venue. Both are now owned by Live Nation. During the evenings you can get a drink here before seeing a show. We went around 10:30am for breakfast and it wasn't busy at all so that was lovely. Numerous television screens so this is a good place to watch a game. Let me break down the items we had: Chicken and Waffles - 10/10 would absolutely have again. The chicken was on the thinner side (which we loved!) And the breading was amazing. Their waffle was tasty but man did the chicken shine here. We also got dipping sauces all of which slapped: ranch, hoisin sauce, house aioli. Eggs Benedict - everything about this was good not great EXCEPT for their hollandaise sauce. It had the slightest kick to it and ooo was that great. Deviled eggs - the consistency was weird here. It wasn't fluffy and was more on the liquid side. With that said still good Bottomless mimosas - 17 all around but their pineapple was 18. Very good! Strawberry Ginger Lemonade - oh man this was a tasty cocktail. It ran at 9 bucks so although it was delicious the bottomless makes more sense here. The entrees were a tad expensive but the drinks evened it all out. The service was phenomenal (shout out to Mars!). Very attentive and honestly just chill humans. Parking: street. Don't recommend getting one in the front as that's rare. All side streets are easy for parking. There's also a parking structure off of 30th and University. May make this a regular rotation for brunch! Great for groups as well. Would recommend. read more

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I love me a good bottomless and our server did a great job always keeping our drinks full. We went on a Saturday at noon and I was surprised at how dead it was. Bottomless was $17 which is a great price. The food was okay. My chilaquiles were cold and not really flavorful. Tried a bit of the crème brûlée waffle and that was really good (also really sweet) read more

West Coast Tavern - Chilaquiles - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

I went with a group, it was clean and fresh. It was a little expensive, but the service was great and the menu seemed to have signature items. I had kimchi tots, which I have never saw anywhere. They were good and it was a huge portion. It might be good to share something like that with another person or two persons. read more

West Coast Tavern - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Not a Seahawks bar as stated You have to purchase food for each person drinking bottomless Mimosas read more

Super weird atmosphere before coming to the observatory for a concert. The hostess wasn't greeting people but was kind of hiding in the shadows, where you had to ask her if she was the hostess and if you could have a table. The bar no longer has a beverage menu so you have to guess at the options and prices. Very odd... The food is excellent and the location ideal, but next time I come to a concert here, I will eat somewhere else beforehand. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday. Pleasantly surprised by the food & our server Renee was awesome!!!! read more

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I have been to this restaurant dozens of times, but only twice in the past year. Once, I went after a show at the Observatory for cocktails, and the other time, just last Friday, went for dinner and drinks before the show. I have really liked it in the past, as I felt that they used to have a pretty good menu and some interesting craft cocktails. One of my favorites was the Salted Caramel Blood and sand, which sadly, they no longer make. I was also surprised to find out they they don't have brandy at all in the bar. Anyway, when we went before the show, it was a bit awkward. We went through the line at the Observatory to get our tickets scanned, did the vaccination check and went through the metal detectors. Then we walked through the bar and asked for a table for dinner. We were sent outside to the front of the restaurant where they wanted to re-scan our tickets (they only scan once) and used a metal detector wand. It is strange because if we had wanted only drinks and not a dinner table, we would have simply just sat at the bar. Anyway, once seated, I thought our server was very nice. The restaurant is comfortable and clean. I was disappointed at the menu. It is really just a bar food menu. I remember it used to be much bigger. I also remember that they always had a variety of flatbread to choose from. Now, there was none. So, I tried to order the pretzel (not much of a dinner but that's all that sounded good), but they were out. So, I ordered the chicken schwarma tots and shared the deviled eggs with my husband. He ordered the burger and fries. I also ordered the Bourbon Cherry Smash to drink. My drink took a while to make, but the food came out quickly. I didn't like the tots at all, horrible flavor combination. The eggs were OK...husband didn't like them. He really did enjoy his burger and fries. My drink was good and I ordered a couple more to enjoy during the show. I guess I didn't enjoy my dinner very much, or the experience of getting seated. I thought it was a nice atmosphere to spend time before a show. I had a 2-star experience, but am rounding up to 3 because of so many positive experiences here in years past. I hope they update the menu, and I'll try it again. I do like that they are open late. My husband and I like to come and have after-show drinks on weekends. For now, I'll stick to getting drinks there. read more

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Front of house management was terrible at responding to a delayed reservation and was not even respectful enough to apologize for the nearly hour delay in seating us. You make reservations for a reason, and though these things happen they cn also be handled respectfully and with tact. Be better read more

This review is for my experiences a few years back. I just never got back to reviewing this. The mix drinks was pretty good and I like the outdoor seats. It's nice to sit and chill on a sunny day san diego. What I remembered most was their Mac n cheese. It's definitely not a typical Mac n cheese. This is the reason for my 4 stars. Even after years, I still think they have one of the best mac! read more

I used to go to WestCoast sooo much, day, night, brunch, dinner, club scene. It's been nearly 2-3 years now, and I was a bit bummed...it wasn't crowded for brunch, I did go at 11am. The foos was okay. I ordered the All American, the pancake and the compote was delish, the eggs were mediocre scramble squares, and the potatos were good. My mimosa waa amazing, large in a wine glass I enjoyed. Server took too long to come by after our drinks were served, and we almost didnt want to eat but we were hungry! My friend enjoyed her benedict but warning the sauce is spicy if you don't exedct it. read more

West Coast Tavern - All American - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat on a Saturday around 2 pm. Place was rather empty but there was only one waitress so she was pretty busy taking care of all the tables. They serve the brunch menu at this time along with some typical bar appetizers. I was initially disappointed because I had my heart set on a little gems salad and some hummus. My husband and I wound up ordering the chicken nachos with extra jalapeño and sour cream. The chicken is sooo tasty. It's flavorful and tender and I was happy with our choice. The jalapeño cilantro crème they serve on the nachos is amazing as well. And our waitress didn't charge us for the extra jalapeños or sour cream. Would be a good place to watch a football game as they have a few large TVs. read more

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Great brunch spot, in a beautiful old theatre in buzzing North Park. Good music, delicious menu, friendly& cool staff. I had the Eggs Benedict plate~ the sauce was spicier than it is traditionally made, which I enjoyed. My friend had the classic American breakfast,& swiped a piece of bacon before I could snap the photo read more

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Service/Setting: Staff was friendly and accommodating of our large party. Generous mimosa action! Sat outside, so I didn't get to experience the interior. Bring a sweater if you're eating outside on anything but a super hot day, the shade and the breeze can get a bit cold. Food: We ordered the breakfast burrito and the chicken and waffles. The breakfast burrito was good! Nice flavor on the sauce they use, not too much of any one ingredient, and I loved the tots in the burrito. The chicken and waffles were also good, perhaps just a bit one-dimensional in flavor. I would ask for some hot sauce next time. Very satisfying brunch overall! Overall: Good spot, definitely worth a try! read more

West Coast Tavern - Breakfast Burrito 3/19/22 - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

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This meal is one of my best meals I had in all my life! Quality, quantity is great! Definitely will go again! read more

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Horrible experience with the bartender. We were there to see a comedy show and I walked up to the bar to get a drink. I was immediately asked what I wanted and I knew that I was cutting in front of other people and told the bartender that the couple next to me was there first. He threw up his hands, and said, "I really don't care" and turned around and started taking other peoples orders. I then stood there for about 15 minutes while he went around the bar regardless of when people walked up. I get that you're busy, but you don't have to be an asshole. The same thing happened to another person ordering who told the the bartender that someone else is in front of them to which he replied "I really don't care" while he rolled his eyes. I mean, if that's your system, then maybe you should just have one line rather than allowing everyone to stand around the bar. Or just find another line of work. read more

I have been here many times . I am a loyal customer, but this is post pandemic and times are different here in North Park at West Coast Tavern . The service was good until it wasn't , the food was great . Bottomless mimosas we ordered as well . The only annoying bummer is they had like 3 other tables so they were very slow . When the server decided , our table of two was done. Then she stopped serving us she dropped check with out asking if we we wanted anything else . She refused to acknowledge us any longer stopped pouring our bottomless mimosas. I get it the restaurant is trying to survive and rebuild right now . I am a paying customer and willing to keep spending.I actually wanted to buy other drinks but no one could be bothered to wait on us . We left and spent our money else where . I wont be back here unfortunately because of it . read more

West Coast Tavern - vibe'n with bottomless mimosas & my daughter , some good low fi hip hop tunes - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

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We came for happy hour at 6:20 and it ended at 6:30, bartender managed to take our order in time which we appreciated! We apparently came before a comedy show at the Observatory so a crowd slowly shuffled in after us, but the staff still was plenty attentive. Our drinks were very well made. Our favorite food item was the disco tater tots, they're a yummy combo of sweet and savory. We also got buffalo wings and nachos, which were also good but I wish they put a bit more toppings on the nachos. Overall a good experience and I think the bartender was one of the best I've had in sd due to attentiveness and just being on top of things considering how many people were pouring in. read more

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Cool spacious space to watch a game with a dj playing some good tunes on a Sunday evening. Happy hour till 7pm everyday, it's worth it as I think the food is too expensive. We ordered some appetizers nothing out of this world but I enjoyed the dj... love listening to good music. read more

West Coast Tavern - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

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Came in with a large group of my coworkers without reservation on a Thursday night and was pleasantly surprised to see that there was plenty of seating. Parking was not a challenge, right across the street has a bunch of free parking spaces. To make the night better, they had Happy Hour until 7pm! We'll definitely return for the HH. I'm pretty sure we ordered all the appetizers possible too, they all surprisingly went well with the alcohol. My favorites were the poutine fries and the spinach and artichoke dip, wish I could've gotten a photo but they were gone in a couple minutes! Margarita ($7): Just the right amount of sweetness and salt, the tequila was definitely there, and even while the ice began to melt, the drink still tasted good. Unicorn mule ($7): My bf loved this drink! My coworkers also referred to it as a sour gummy bear. It's sweet but also balanced. read more

West Coast Tavern - Margarita and unicorn mule!!! - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

IN FOOD & BOOZE WE TRUST Been here a few times, ways after a show at The Observatory. I appreciate how it has tables, wait service, bar service, mini dance floor, and hiphop. Especially being able to sit down after standing up for hours and drink/eat, converse, and listen to music. Whatever crowd comes out from the current show at the Observatory will likely be the crowd at Westcoast Tavern. It's one of my favorite bars in NP to chill. The scene is mix (nationalities, age, sexuality) and everyone is friendly and sticks to their own business - no aggressives trying to throw some weak game. Their kitchen is open until midnight. They have a regular menu served until 10 and then late night menu served from 10 to 12am. The late night menu has a handful of variety to choose from. We ordered chicken and waffles and the food comes out pretty quickly despite the place being packed. CHICKEN & WAFFLES - fried chicken tenders, bourdon infused syrup, bacon lardon, garlic butter. The fried chicken had a saucy coating, not very crunchy because of the thickness of the sauce coat. Wasn't my favorite kind of flavor to coat the chicken but it works and can see a lot of people liking it. But the flavor was good, very "bourdon-y" and sweet. The tenders were thick resembling chicken pieces instead of tenders. The waffles had a nice crunch to them with a little syrup drizzle and garlic butter spread on top. The garlic butter can be a little strong and would prefer they served this on the side so we can control how much we want to taste. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. DRINKS - their pours are generous. Let's just say one of my friends doesn't remember a portion of the night. Until the next reviews... read more

West Coast Tavern - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

I came here on Friday night and sat at the bar . We didn't order any food . We were here to drink . Lol I shared a giant Moscow mule with my friend Jamie . It was huge, tasty and cost $30 . I like the way the place is decorated and the customers were all friendly and cool . We didn't stay long because we were bar hoping . But this was a nice start for our epic wild Friday night . I'll be back to try the food. It looks good . read more

This place was a big hit for bottomless mimosas for the group I came in with. I had coffee in the funniest mug! The staff was friendly and helpful! The bathroom was clean. The booth was comfy. Overall, pleased we'd popped in on this place! read more

West Coast Tavern - a coffee cup and napkin on a table - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

We came here for brunch on a Saturday. The place was crowded and loud with Football playing on every tv. We started with bottomless mimosas. My only complaint was they were pre mixed and served over ice. For my meal I had the chicken and waffles. I ate every last bite. It was yummy. The bathroom signs were strange and confusing at first. I had to remember I was in California though. Great friendly staff. read more

Good ! Given the fact that it was a new place the food was pretty on point and drinks were great , my infant must of liked it as well can you tell ? but overall service was great too and didn't wait too long for my food (: read more

West Coast Tavern - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

West Coast Tavern is a "urban tavern" located in the North Park area. It is connected to The Observatory North Park (music venue). I love their Happy Hours there. - $4 Well Drinks / Draft Beers / House Wines - $20 Mule or Donkey Pitchers - $7 Specialty Cocktails - $7 Food Specials (flatbread, wings, salad, bratwurst, hummus/pita) I'm a big fan of their Mule Pitchers, and I've tried all of their food specials. Woot Woot!! I usually sit at the bar but there are tables throughout the venue too!! Love to people watch!! ENJOY!! read more

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I came here with my friends before a concert at the Observatory and because we had dinner here they let us in the concert earlier than if we hadn't eaten here, so that was awesome. We all started off with some mules and cocktails which were all super refreshing. For dinner I ended up splitting the buffalo chicken mac and cheese with a friend and it was bomb. A lot better than I thought it would be. I would definitely come here again. read more

West Coast Tavern - Mules and a cocktail - Lounges Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was an original customer prior to Covid so I have a direct comparison of the pre and post Pandemic experience. My friend and I used to come here for brunch and happy hr and loved the drinks and certain menu items like their flatbread and short rib macaroni and cheese, (which to my surprise are no longer being served.) I came here last month when attending a concert, and found that the menu is literally 1/3 of what it used to be. Basically the primary items being offered are burgers, fries, and nachos. (You can get these items anywhere, so why come here for subpar service and generic food items?) All the best items that made their menu unique are gone. I couldn't even order anything because there was nothing on the menu I actually wanted to eat and even my favorite drinks were no longer being offered. I asked for a booth in my reservation but was escorted to a high table when there were multiple booths available. When I asked the hostess (who reminded me of Edna from the Incredibles) if she could take me to a booth she acted as though she didn't hear me, and seemed to have an attitude. I don't know what has happened to the food or service here but I will not be back. read more

Great place to watch games. The food was good, drinks were on point, and it's a much larger space than I realized.

Made a reservation for 10 friends for 11 am. Entire group came from all parts of town, searched for parking, only to find out they were not going to open due to plumbing issues. We were not given the courtesy of a phone call, or offered any kind of incentive to return. We had to search for another place to seat us nearby as we had disabled persons with us and did not want the whole group to have to drive somewhere else. Shame on the management. read more