This is a pretty big place and the service was good. We ordered a few different dishes and honestly everything was good.
The chicken Parmesan was more American style, which I didn’t mind, so I was still happy with it. The burger was good too, pretty much what you expect from a solid American restaurant.
The French dip was really balanced and nice, but the herb-crusted ribeye was the best one for me. It was slow cooked, tender, flavorful, and really well done.
Overall, good service, good food, and a nice place to come with a group.
Shawn Sheng
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July 13, 2026
Superb American restaurant with an extensive menu and delicious food. The braised short rib was melt in your mouth tender and the burger was well balanced with juicy beef and fresh vegetables. The interior is beautifully decorated with a large entrance area and plenty of seating. The bar has a few small TVs to watch sporting events. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Great place for any celebration or date night.
Miss Wells
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April 02, 2026
We came in just in time for Happy Hour on a Sunday (ends at 6pm). The restaurant wasn't very busy so we were able to grab a table at the bar. We ordered two appetizers: Queso dip & the Hoisin ribs. Also ordered some Street Tacos (chicken) and the Steelhead salmon sandwich, and a raspberry Martini.
Unfortunately our main course came out before the appetizers, but we ate them anyway! The ribs were tender and tasty and the queso dip wasn't too bad but it definitely had too much green garnish on top! The tacos were good, and the salmon burger was just okay. The salmon needed more seasoning because the taste was pretty bland. There was supposed to be garlic aioli on the bun but I could only see a very small smear. I likely won't order this again.
Joseph Downing
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August 06, 2025
This restaurant has a great atmosphere that sets the tone for an enjoyable evening. The service was fantastic — the staff was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything from start to finish.
We went for dinner and decided to take advantage of the happy hour, which turned out to be a great choice. The prices were very reasonable, and the drinks were excellent. I highly recommend the raspberry martini (I believe that’s what it was called) — it was definitely a standout.
The seating was also quite comfortable, which added to the overall relaxed vibe. As for the food, the deviled eggs were outstanding — full of flavor and perfectly prepared. However, the calamari was a bit of a letdown. It was undercooked and far too tough, so there's definitely room for improvement in that area.
Overall, it was a great experience with excellent service, solid happy hour offerings, and a nice setting — though the food could use a little more consistency.
Deborah Waters
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December 09, 2025
We went to this restaurant to celebrate a birthday and had a fabulous time we had seven people and they actually sat us in our own area it was absolutely great food was so good. Many of us had the peppercorn New York steak with double stuffed baked potato and asparagus. One of our guests had short ribs and he said it was fabulous. We also had a bottle of Rumbauer Chardonnay wine. It was my birthday so they gave me an option for a dessert it was a really great butter cake with fresh fruit.
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This is a pretty big place and the service was good. We ordered a few different dishes and honestly everything was good. The chicken Parmesan was more American style, which I didn’t mind, so I was still happy with it. The burger was good too, pretty much what you expect from a solid American restaurant. The French dip was really balanced and nice, but the herb-crusted ribeye was the best one for me. It was slow cooked, tender, flavorful, and really well done. Overall, good service, good food, and a nice place to come with a group.
Superb American restaurant with an extensive menu and delicious food. The braised short rib was melt in your mouth tender and the burger was well balanced with juicy beef and fresh vegetables. The interior is beautifully decorated with a large entrance area and plenty of seating. The bar has a few small TVs to watch sporting events. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Great place for any celebration or date night.
We came in just in time for Happy Hour on a Sunday (ends at 6pm). The restaurant wasn't very busy so we were able to grab a table at the bar. We ordered two appetizers: Queso dip & the Hoisin ribs. Also ordered some Street Tacos (chicken) and the Steelhead salmon sandwich, and a raspberry Martini. Unfortunately our main course came out before the appetizers, but we ate them anyway! The ribs were tender and tasty and the queso dip wasn't too bad but it definitely had too much green garnish on top! The tacos were good, and the salmon burger was just okay. The salmon needed more seasoning because the taste was pretty bland. There was supposed to be garlic aioli on the bun but I could only see a very small smear. I likely won't order this again.
This restaurant has a great atmosphere that sets the tone for an enjoyable evening. The service was fantastic — the staff was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything from start to finish. We went for dinner and decided to take advantage of the happy hour, which turned out to be a great choice. The prices were very reasonable, and the drinks were excellent. I highly recommend the raspberry martini (I believe that’s what it was called) — it was definitely a standout. The seating was also quite comfortable, which added to the overall relaxed vibe. As for the food, the deviled eggs were outstanding — full of flavor and perfectly prepared. However, the calamari was a bit of a letdown. It was undercooked and far too tough, so there's definitely room for improvement in that area. Overall, it was a great experience with excellent service, solid happy hour offerings, and a nice setting — though the food could use a little more consistency.
We went to this restaurant to celebrate a birthday and had a fabulous time we had seven people and they actually sat us in our own area it was absolutely great food was so good. Many of us had the peppercorn New York steak with double stuffed baked potato and asparagus. One of our guests had short ribs and he said it was fabulous. We also had a bottle of Rumbauer Chardonnay wine. It was my birthday so they gave me an option for a dessert it was a really great butter cake with fresh fruit.