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   TyraJ

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Omg Erin was complete gem , she definitely gave us some very delicious options as well as substitute ideas . Her personality was superb . I’ll definitely be back !!

   Michael's CafeResponded 3 days agoErin is one of our most valued team members. Please return again and say hello it means the world to us when our guests return and remember specific people. It makes what we do worthwhile!

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   Fitch33

   Baltimore

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Brunch with the girls. Beautiful atmosphere, loud enough that we can talk and laugh but never too loud. Menu has many things to offer!

   Michael's CafeResponded 3 days agoThank you very much glad you and your friends had a fun and energetic time.

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   4restaurantweek

   Detroit

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Great place for brunch with friends or a date

   Michael's CafeResponded 3 days agoThank you for noticing our potential for a social gatherings. Please come see us again sometime.

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4. BW

   BarryW

   Baltimore

   36 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We usually enjoy our dining experiences when dining at Michaels. Our waiter, Dan was outstanding. He was polite, respectful, attentive and quick. He asked at appropriate times if we wanted refills on our drinks or if we had any needs. Pleasant without being overly chatty. In my estimation, he is the model for how an outstanding wait staff should behave and perform.

   Michael's CafeResponded 3 days agoBarry thank you for taking note. Dan goes above and beyond without being intrusive, something that is a bit of a lost art these days. We will be sure to pass this along, as you might imagine these types of reviews are gold and it's always nice to fill our team member's sails with a little wind. Please come see us again soon.

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   Foodie

   Orlando

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   Service was extremely slow and sporadic. Had to wait for silverware, napkins, refills, etc. we had to keep asking for items only to wait and wait.

   Michael's CafeResponded 3 days agoThere's nothing worse than what you're describing here. We see that you listed food as a 4/5 so we hope at least you enjoyed the food. Seems like we experienced a breakdown in service. As they say: poor preparation promotes poor performance, having to wait for necessary items to enjoy your meal has the potential to ruin the meal altogether. Sounds like we need to work on our preparation, teamwork, and problem identification. Thank you for you time.

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   sallybo

   Baltimore

   52 reviews

   3.0

   52 reviews

   Dined on January 17, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience2

   Very noise & slow service. Ordered a Reuben sandwich, which stated in the menu wold be corned beef, kraut & thousand island dressing. There was no thousand island dressing - none! Asked for & was given. Wonder who was in the kitchen?? Re. The noise, the server suggested next time we request the “conference room” which is smaller & less noisy. Good advice. I currently use a walker & both of the handicapped spots were taken, so had to park at the very far end of the lot. What would it take to add 5-6, or more, handicapped spots?

   Michael's CafeResponded 3 days agoSorry to hear this. We are making it a point of emphasis to make sure our men and women in the kitchen include every aspect of each menu item each time it is made. We will look into adding more handicapped spots near our entrances.

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   PatH

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 16, 2023

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   Our server, Alex, was excellent. The food was delicious and the new décor was very nice.

   Michael's CafeResponded on January 18, 2023Alex has been with us for quite a few years now and she without a doubt an excellent server/team member and all around good person. Glad you enjoyed the food so much and appreciated the remodel! Thank you so much.

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8. DD

   DavidD

   Baltimore

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Service was great in the old bar. Would love to see some diversification in the fish selections for the daily from time to time. Mahi, Grouper, Swordfish, etc. I had the Rockfish with crab meat and it was fantastic

   Michael's CafeResponded on January 16, 2023Thank you David. Variety is always nice and revamping the daily selection is quickly approaching on our to-do list. Please come see us again soon.

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   Caleb

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 15, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   The bar experience was lively, and the dining area was warm and inviting. Drinks were great, and food was all right. The value didn’t quite match up with the quality of the food. But service and ambiance was worth the experience! Unfortunately, I didn’t get to find out what Sisqo’s signature cocktail was, but very attentive bartender.

   Michael's CafeResponded on January 16, 2023Francisco has worked with us since the early 90s. Lauren is a little newer but as you can see she is an excellent server and has quickly become a strong member of our team. If you would like to provide a little more information about the food feel free to send an email to mickey@michaelscafe. Thank you!

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    Staceyf77

    Baltimore

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

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    Was loud but table was in the bar and it as the NFL playoffs. Totally understandable!

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 18, 2023So glad you enjoyed yourself in our vibrant bar! Thanks.

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11. MK

    MarthaK

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious and the service was great. The restaurant was pretty full so noise level was high.

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 16, 2023Thank you Martha! We take extreme pride in our food and in our service so a little recognition goes a long way.

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    N1565X

    Baltimore

    47 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall1food5service3ambience2

    Haven’t been to Michael’s for several years. Won’t be going back. The noise level is intolerable. It didn’t help that there was a drunk at the next table that they continued to serve alcohol to. Doesn’t Michael understand the law about serving obviously intoxicated patrons? Food was great. Service was marginal. Recommend you go elsewhere.

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 16, 2023Glad you enjoyed the food. We make strives to ensure that everyone has a safe experience. It does not sound like safety was being emphasized during your visit. This is very hard to hear. Thank you for your business and thank you for pointing out such a weakness.

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    Christine

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

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    Food was gr8, service good, just quite loud.

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    DonnaL

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

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    the Sunday lobster night special was delicious as always and the split level soup is awesome!

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 11, 2023Thank you so much Donna!

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    Foodie

    Baltimore

    55 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    Food, as usual, was served barely warm. I have complained about this many times, even telling the waiter that we like our food hot. The glass that Manhattan was served in had obviously just come out of the dishwasher as the stem was hot (unlike our food). This resulted in the drink not being chilled as you would expect. The new seating is a problem when there are just 2 people, as one person has to sit on the "bench" while the other has a chair. This is not comfortable for people who have bad backs.

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 11, 2023Sorry to hear that you have had repeat experiences that were not to your liking. We try our best to please all of our guests but obviously there seem to be times when we fall short. It's nice that are many restaurants out there to try maybe if you come back in a few months/years we will have figured out a few things out.

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    LynneE

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celebrating mom's bday. Had a wonderful meal, crab cakes, rockfish and braised short ribs. DELISH! Our waiter Bryan? was great, informative about the dishes, offered suggestions which were great, attentive but not invasive. Topped off with a very very good desert, chocolate chip cookie with a brownie and ice cream.. wow. Really enjoyed the attmosphere and will go back again!

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 11, 2023Thank you for pointing some many of our good qualities Lynne! We hope to see you again soon. Brian is a very talented server and an all around renaissance man. Happy Birthday to your mom!

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Great food and service. Disappointed we were originally seated in the bar, then in the older section. Otherwise great

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 8, 2023Please come see us again. Sorry we could not seat in your desired section.

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    Robertl

    Baltimore

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had New Year's Eve dinner at Michael's. It was absolutely outstanding. The food was so delicious and the service was excellent. I had the crab cake platter and my husband had the cream of crab soup and the salmon which we both thoroughly enjoyed. They have redecorated Michael's and it looks much better. Before it was a collection of rooms that did not go well together and now it is a coordinated look of dark blue, nautical blue, and white accents. But what makes Michael's stand out is the food. It is so so good! I can hardly wait to return.

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 2, 2023Robert thank you for such a glowing review. It is nice that our rooms flow together better than before after our renovations. Feng shui has definitely improved! We recently welcomed aboard our new Chef Anthony Franklin and his attention to detail has only improved the food since he has arrived. We cannot wait to welcome you back again soon!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3

    Everything was good or above average. Food prep and quality has not kept up with their price increases. Drink prices were fine. Was NYE and we had an early seating. Was confirmed 3 times the days before and yet when we arrived there were plenty of open tables and bar seats.

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 2, 2023Glad to hear that the service was 5/5. Our menu is priced as low it can given the amount we pay for our ingredients. Thank you for taking the time to leave a though out review.

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20. RW

    ReginaW

    Baltimore

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Pretty pricey for what you get

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 8, 2023Thank you for the five stars Regina. Please come see us again. Were there any specific dished you felt did not live up to your expectations?

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    DebbieL

    Baltimore

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5

    Ours was a table of four for a girlfriends’ get together. Our waitress was helpful and answered our questions. The food was yummy, as always, although the five-ounce crab cakes looked much smaller than advertised and definitely weighed less than the ones we’d enjoyed at Michael’s just recently. This might be to keep the price point palatable, but five ounces seemed a bit of a stretch this time. The salads were very good, and the truffle fries and Brussels spouts were a huge hit, and we all shared. Thanks, Michaels, for a nice afternoon. We will be returning.

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 2, 2023Debbie sometimes thinks slip under our nose. Let us please apologize for this as our crab cakes are the backbone of our menu and we take great pride in them. So glad to hear everybody enjoyed everything else!

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    Bitsey

    Baltimore

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Very loud in back room. But it was packed. Shrimp and grits were spicy which us ok but not the best dish there.

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you for the information. Have a happy new year!

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23. MD

    MDMD

    Baltimore

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Michaels never disappoints--a freshly updated menu with tasty variety, friendly and timely service, and a cheerful vibe!

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you so much! Shelby is one of our newer team members so its great to have her received such a nice compliment.

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    chewy

    Baltimore

    99 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    99 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Mussels and turkey were excellent. Our server was wonderful! We will be back soon! Michaels Timonium is great!

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you Mr. or Mrs. Chewy we think you're pretty fantastic too. Please come see us again!

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Graduation dinner! Our waitress was amazing my family came from out of town and we got to celebrate the occasion with great food and great service 10/10 experience.

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 2, 2023Reviews like this keep us going. We hope we have the honor of serving your family again somtime.

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26. LA

    LoriA

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Tables were too tight to sit comfortable. Had to be move to the bar area. Noisy in the bar area compare to dinning area. Food very pricey😪

    Michael's CafeResponded on January 2, 2023Glad the service was great and glad you also enjoyed the food. Sorry that prices were higher than you must have been expecting. Our food prices are what they are because of the level of quality we demand when sourcing our ingredients. We wish a happy and healthy new year.

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    MarliviaM

    Baltimore

    19 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

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    The food took forever to arrive and was just subpar. I noted I was celebrating a birthday and no one acknowledged it. I won’t be returning.

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 21, 2022Marlivia we are aware of what went wrong and will not let it go uncorrected. We are sorry to see you go but we cannot hold that against you. Thank you for your time and have a good holiday season.

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    lovedit

    Baltimore

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Great place and greatcfood.

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 21, 2022Thank you so much!

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    MaryS

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great, food, great service. Overall very enjoyable

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 21, 2022Thank you Mary! Glad you a good experience overall.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    It was a busy night during the holidays so our table was in the bar area which was pretty loud. The server had tables in the bar and main restaurant so she was running back and forth. I guess that’s to be expected during the busy holiday season. There were 4 of us and all agreed the the food was good however mine was cold and needed to be reheated. It was very good once it was reheated. We Ordered dessert and I ordered the apple crisp which was supposed to be warm served with a scoop of ice cream. It was ice cold. I ate the ice cream and took the apple crisp home to heat up later. It was good. I was the only one of the 4 of us that had food temperature issues so I guess overall it was a decent experience for the group. I just suggest the manager invest in a food thermometer for the kitchen staff.

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 21, 2022Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have taken this information and are making good use of it. Please have a good rest of your holiday season.

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    Cindy

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

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    We love Michael's and were disappointed this time. The service was quite slow but the waiter went out of his way to make iced coffees which were great! The steak came out cold, but the server quickly apologized and whisked it back to the kitchen. Unfortunately, it appeared that they possibly microwaved the plate, as the over easy eggs were returned over hard with the warmer steak. All the dishes we ordered were quite tasty but the overall experience just seemed to be missing on some points of service.

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 12, 2022Thank you Cindy. Hopefully your server's care salvaged the experience a little bit. Typically if a steak or something similar the sides, or in this case the eggs, would be made completely fresh. That must not have happened. Thank you for still giving us a three star review. We hope to correct these few things in the immediate future.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

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    Waited 2 hours and no dinner. Apparently holiday party plus order not correctly put in. BUT manager came through, appropriately horrified and properly comp’ed us so we will try again.

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 12, 2022Thank you for keeping it in your mind to try again sometime. We are aware of what went wrong and our making strives to prevent it from happening again.

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    Foodie

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

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    The decor and the food at Michael’s Cafe is really good. I have been there a few times and it doesn’t disappoint always a wonderful experience will be returning again!

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 12, 2022Thank you so much! Come back and enjoy all that we have to offer again sometime soon.

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    CharlesH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The hosts were very accommodating to our request for a quiet part of the restaurant, and they seated us in an area that was perfect. The waitress was polite, warm, engaging and attentive to our needs. Our group of five had a wonderful experience and the food was outstanding, as always.

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 12, 2022Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! Nothing makes us happier than hearing about these experiences. Charles any time you need us we are here for you!

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    jagajane

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

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    We were very disappointed. Service was extremely slow, took over an hour for our lunch to arrive. Dinners that arrived after us received their food way before ours. My husband and I both got the crab cake platter, and the crab cakes were lukewarm. We also had to go up to the bar to get a second round of drinks. Very disappointing.

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 12, 2022Things like this keep us up at night. If you have anymore specifics to provide please send them our way to mickey@michaelscafe. We are making strides to bring our level of service back to where it needs to be.

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    Jack

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

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    The new room they built along the sidewalk was full and the noise level in there is so loud it was extremely hard to hear my dinner partner. Also so the heat was not working well. It would come on and it was fine. Then it would go off and it became uncomfortable. They do not have this properly set. Both these problems were definitely off putting.

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 6, 2022Jack thank you for your review. These kinds of attention grabbing reviews are helpful for us to make improvements.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    My husband and I have been eating at Michael’s

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 6, 2022You've been eating with us, but how was your experience?

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    Robertl

    Baltimore

    50 reviews

    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2022

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    Michael’s has redecorated and it is a definite improvement. Before it was somewhat of a mishmash and now it is a coordinated and very pleasant space. My only complaint would be that the parking lot is now extremely crowded. I had the crab cake platter and it was delicious. It was all lump crab meat and very well seasoned. My husband had the blackened salmon which he enjoyed but said he would probably have the crab cake next time. The service was outstanding. They could have made it less noisy. It was easy to hear our rather loud neighbors. I am looking forward to returning for dinner.

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 6, 2022Robert thank you for such a nice review! Please come back again soon.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waitress Melissa was magnificent! Will come again just to have her! The food is wonderful and the new facility is spectacular!

    Michael's CafeResponded on December 6, 2022Melissa is a hero of ours. Please come see us again! Glad you enjoyed the food and space so much.

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    Kristin

    Baltimore

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Great place to get together for a meal. We sat in the bar and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Food was good and it was a really great value.

    Michael's CafeResponded on November 29, 2022Thank you for seeing the value in us! Some people say the order of importance in a restaurant is: 1. Ambience; 2. Service; 3. Food. We like to start with the food and go from there but to each their own. Come back see us again sometime!

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