Visited Ascend with my husband for a very late dinner (8 pm) while visiting the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. We were greeted by the hostess who went into a very long/confusing explanation that could be summed up with "They had a list but could not guarantee us a table even if we're put on the list". Ultimately, we asked if we could sit at the bar and were told: "If we could find a seat". The bar was busy but the restaurant seating area was not. Staff appeared to be clearing out tables and chairs, so I am not sure if there was an event although there didn't seem to be one. Nonetheless, we found two seats at the bar that had been recently vacated and needed to be cleaned. Someone came over and mediocrely cleaned quickly upon our arrival. A bartender greeted us immediately, took our drink orders, and gave us menus. The service she delivered during our meal was prompt, accurate, and friendly. The atmosphere at Ascend is great. It's a really nice-looking sports bar/lounge. There are a lot of TVs, as well as a very large projection TV showing various sports. The BIG downside is the food. It looks WAY better than it actually tastes, and given that it's not good, it's also pricey. My husband and I ordered pickle fries (app), and burgers/fries. The food arrived quickly and was hot, but nothing that we ate was fresh in that it was all freezer food. The pickle fries were good because even bad fried pickles are still good but you don't get a lot for the price. The burgers looked good but were not good, frozen premade patties and they taste like it. They were edible but not good. The fries had a lot of seasoning which we liked because without it they wouldn't be good at all. Overall, I wouldn't recommend Ascend, which is too bad because the atmosphere is great but the menu/food leaves A LOT to be desired. read more