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I had dinner with a few of my friends, and it was the best we've had in a long time. | food, miscellaneous | positive, neutral |
I had dinner with my friend, and regardless of our $100 check, I overheard the waiter say that we had been there too long. | food, staff | neutral, negative |
I had high hopes for this high-ranked wonder, only to be let down by inattentive service doubled by LONG food and drink wait times. | food, service | neutral, negative |
I had my brand new $15 lip gloss on the table and the waiter threw it away. | miscellaneous, staff | neutral, negative |
I had one of the worst service experiences in memory having the prix fix brunch there--waving arms, calling, asking two or three times for everything from coffee to the check. | service, food | negative, neutral |
I had read good reviews about the value and food quality at this restaurant, so I was not surprised to see a decently priced menu (pasta under $10 and entrees approx $12 to $15). | miscellaneous, food, menu | neutral, neutral, positive |
I had reservations for 9:30pm and after waiting more that 50 mins and bunch of lies that you're next. | miscellaneous, service | neutral, negative |
I had reservations for a week but was seated at the worst table in the room,against a wall near the entrance to the kitchen,very claustaphobic. | miscellaneous, food | neutral, negative |
I had six different items on the menu (yes, I am a trencherman) and three were simply OUTSTANDING: the steak, the sweetbreads (best I've ever had), and the monkfish liver (also the best I've ever had). | menu, food | neutral, positive |
I had the item that they forgot to put on the menu; some very tasty fish over jasmine rice with shrimp. | menu, food | neutral, positive |
I had the lentils and cous cous for lunch the next day because my friend and I had appetizers before our entrees-- portions are pretty decent for the price, and tasty to boot. | food, miscellaneous, price | neutral, positive, neutral |
I had the salmon dish and while it was fine, for the price paid, I expected it to have some type of flavor. | price, ambience | neutral, negative |
I had the waiters bring back so much meat that that asked me if I wanted Flank steak for dessert. | staff, food | negative, positive |
I had to ask for bread for the table (several times). | food, miscellaneous | negative, neutral |
I had to ask the waiter a couple of times to clear our empty glasses. | staff, miscellaneous | negative, neutral |
I had to physically get out of my seat and find the waitress twice just to ask for more water. | miscellaneous, staff, food | neutral, negative, neutral |
I had to stare out waitress down to get our check and also we were charge. | staff, price | negative, neutral |
I had to try the sweet tea, which was served in a plastic cup at room temperture. | food, service, miscellaneous | positive, neutral, neutral |
I had to wait 1hr since I got there around 8pm but you could have a few drinks by the bar since the ambiance is very loungy/ club like. | food, place, ambience | neutral, neutral, negative |
I had to wait quite a while to get my food and the waitress almost knocked me in the head with her tray. | food, staff | neutral, negative |
I have a litany of complaints -- being over-charged for wine that I didn't order, shady waiters, so-so food that arrived at the table luke warm, main course portion sizes barely large enough to be appetizer sizes, lack of fabulosity that Mr. | food, staff, miscellaneous | negative, negative, neutral |
I have been a waiter for many years and I can tell you that if bad service is given you at least apologize to the costumer. | staff, service | neutral, negative |
I have been back for several dinners and lunchs and especially like the terrace when weather permits. | food, miscellaneous | neutral, positive |
I have been coming here for several years and know that the staff and bartender would be there with my favorite drinks and dishes I like to eat and drink on any given night. | staff, food | neutral, positive |
I have been going to this restaurant for years, in the past the service was average and the food inconsistant. | service, food | neutral, negative |
I have been to Blue Ribbon Sushi at least 75 times and have never ordered the same dish twice, that's how awesome the menu is. | food, menu | neutral, positive |
I have eaten here for nearly three years, with firends with family, the service is great attentive and informed, perfect for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. | miscellaneous, service | neutral, positive |
I have gotten warmer and much friendlier welcome and outstanding service at the other Thai restaurants in the Greenpoint area. | miscellaneous, service, place | positive, positive, neutral |
I have never been to an establishment that boasts traditional French service that basically throws food at you; waiters not only reach across the table but drip wine and water all over their diners. | food, staff | neutral, negative |
I have never been treated more rudely than I was by the hostess and the manager of Public for brunch last Sunday; the hostess was arrogant, despicable, and mean to our party (reminder: she is a hostess in the service industry). | staff, food, service | negative, neutral, neutral |
I have never tried anything else on the menu the burgers are so good. | menu, food | neutral, positive |
I have no complaints about the wait or the service but the pizza was not at all something to write home about. | service, food | positive, negative |
I have seen the crowd go from ultra hip to BT and I still love it becuause of the food. | miscellaneous, food | neutral, positive |
I have to agree with the previous review that the atmosphere isn't much, but Mister Falafel can't be beat for quick, delicious, cheap takeout. | ambience, food | negative, positive |
I have to say that I've been there only during brunch time but the service even though slow, it was good. | food, service | neutral, negative |
I have told so many people to come here even my friend from Japan and we all love it, especially when we get the room for all of us to sit in our own little world eating tons of good sushi! | place, food | neutral, positive |
I have tolerated the fact that the place is packed on weekends, pricey and not that great drinks, often poor music on Saturdays, and bottle service that is slowly turning into a must. | place, food | neutral, negative |
I have tried everything available on the AYCE menu, it has all been quite good (although I am not one to be especially particular with food, sushi in particular. | menu, food | neutral, positive |
I have tried to make reservations, but both times, the hostess didn't have my name. | miscellaneous, staff | neutral, negative |
I have worked in the restaurant industry for 5 years, and so am understanding of things out of my server's control, and I have never experienced such poor service! | staff, service | neutral, negative |
I haven't tried a lot of their menu however their appitizers are tasty and fairly priced. | menu, food, price | neutral, positive, positive |
I highly recommend the chicken hearts, but remember: ask the waiters, since they're not usually available and will be cooked upon request (and will go fast). | food, staff | positive, neutral |
I highly recommend the potato and cheese pierogis and the polish kielbasa entreesbut the real stars on the menu are the sides. | food, menu | positive, neutral |
I highly suggest you make reservations, as wait times can be extremely long. | miscellaneous, service | neutral, negative |
I honestly do not understand how anyone can not love this place, unless they don't like real pizza. | place, food | positive, negative |
I just got back from dinner from this UES hotspot - it is like a home away from home - delicious meals and a salad dressing that sometimes they let me have a tiny container of for my lunch at work salads - the price/ atmosphere/ cocktails (FULL BAR!!! | food, ambience, place | positive, positive, neutral |
I just had dinner there with my girlfriend and we had the best time. | food, miscellaneous | neutral, positive |
I left feeling unsatisfied, except for having a nice chance to people watch in the cozy atmosphere with my over-priced pasta bolognese. | ambience, food | positive, negative |
I let the waiter know and he offered me a free dessert. | staff, food | positive, neutral |
I like how the ambiance changes from the cafeteria style of lunch to a sit down dinner in romantic lighting. | ambience, miscellaneous, food | positive, neutral, neutral |
I like the smaller portion size for dinner. | miscellaneous, food | negative, neutral |
I like to drink a variety of teas, but I've had some here that are really weird that I would avoid next time. | food, miscellaneous | positive, neutral |
I liked the beer selection! | miscellaneous, food | positive, neutral |
I liked the hummos platter, the brie sandwich, and about 20 other things on the menu (if they still have the chocolate cake you need to get it). | miscellaneous, food, menu | positive, positive, neutral |
I liked the overall setting A LOT and it was only improved by the fact that our waiter was pleasant and attentive even though we only ordered entrees (no drinks, no appetizers, no coffee). | ambience, staff, food | positive, positive, neutral |
I liked the place and the people, but we really went to have dinner no appetizers as the whole dinner. | place, miscellaneous, food | positive, positive, negative |
I live around the corner and I miss the unpretentious and always lovely, Irving on Irving, that used to occupy this space where you didn't need a reservation three weeks in advance to eat dinner after 5:30 and before 11 pm. | place, miscellaneous, food | positive, neutral, neutral |
I lived next door and loved to go down for a drink at their uplit marble bar under the beautiful lighting or sit by the fireplace when the live band is not playing. | place, ambience | neutral, positive |
I looked for months for a reasonably priced place that could accommodate about 40 people for a wedding rehearsal dinner on a Friday night. | price, food | positive, neutral |
I love the complimentary hot salsa and fresh chips that they put on the table ! | food, miscellaneous | positive, neutral |
I love the decor but would not recommend sitting in the communal tables unless its a very big group, much more fun getting a table and people watch while you chomp on your $20 palm sized truffle pizza. | ambience, food | positive, neutral |
I love the food here, and although it is pricey, the entree comes with rice, naan, dal, and salad, which makes it worthwhile. | food, miscellaneous | positive, neutral |
I love the food, and have gone back several times, but each time the waitress is a little nastier. | food, staff | positive, negative |
I love to go there on weekends and have the delicious french toast (made from baguette slices) or the granola with fresh fruit, sometimes I am so torn that I end up getting both! | food, miscellaneous | positive, neutral |
I loved the food and service here, the only downside was the decor was dissappointing and the prices are a bit high (about $30 for an entree. | food, service, ambience, price | positive, positive, negative, negative |
I made a reservation on-line quickly got a call saying that the resturant was under renovation, but the kitchen was still open and was still more than welcome to come enjoy dinner in their lounge. | miscellaneous, place | neutral, positive |
I made the mistake of coming here with 5 friends for brunch so the wait was extremely long and then we got stuck at the only table big enough for 6 (downstairs near the bathroom away from all of the other patrons) so that was dissapointing but I will be back soon with 1 or 2 friends. | food, service | neutral, negative |
I managed to get the last reservation at 11:15pm during the week, and, upon entering the restaurant, my boyfriend and I were seated next to each other, hardly a romantic atmosphere! | miscellaneous, ambience | neutral, positive |
I mean Pho Viet Huong is at a good location, but face it, the broth is cloudy and oily -they're supposed to constantly dump the top layer off of the Pho broth, service is ran with attitude who cares about you, I have plenty of other customers to make money off of. | food, service | neutral, negative |
I mean no disrespect to the owner, just constructive criticism - improve the decor and dine-in service, but DON'T change the portions or the recipes. | ambience, miscellaneous | negative, neutral |
I must admit the times my family (6 or more) have had dinner there the service seemed to forget us after serving the main course. | food, service | neutral, negative |
I must start by stating plainly that I love Jeollado, but it is loud, the service is bad, but the rolls are great and it is the best deal (CHEAP) in town. | service, food | negative, positive |
I naively thought dinner was served during the show, but the waiters don't come by once the shows start, so order your wine 30 mins before the show start time. | food, service, staff | neutral, neutral, negative |
I never have to wait a long time to get my food, so it's a great place to go if you're really hungry and/or in a hurry. | service, food | positive, neutral |
I noticed many of the other comments had negative things to say about the service and food - my thoughts and suggestions are: eat at the bar to avoid a rude waiter or bad service here and Artisanal's reputation is based on the cheese, get the CHEESE and not the steak or whatever. | food, place, staff | neutral, neutral, negative |
I ordered a dirty martini that was not dirty at all-and when I asked the waitress to make it dirtier, instead of reshaking/making it at the bar, she broght me over some olive juice in a cup!? | food, staff, place | negative, neutral, neutral |
I ordered a medium Cub burger and it came out well done, not that my server would have noticed since we didn't see her again until she brought the check. | staff, price | negative, neutral |
I ordered dessert and it was they gave me the wrong flavor of ice cream. | food, ambience | neutral, negative |
I ordered the plane no fuss SALMON and it was honestly the best salmon EVER. | miscellaneous, food | neutral, positive |
I ordered the strip steak medium - the waiter or the chef reversed our requests. | food, staff | neutral, negative |
I organized a dinner for 20 and was extremely satisfied with the results. | food, miscellaneous | neutral, positive |
I planned a holiday dinner at Kurio and we ended up waiting two hours for the appetizers. | food, service | neutral, negative |
I politely asked the waitress to explain these charges noting that the menu was misleading and she got frustrated mad and then told her manager. | staff, menu | negative, neutral |
I politely told our waitress about this and she was not only apologetic, but the manager came over a minute later and apologized and bought myself and my guest another round of drinks. | staff, food | negative, neutral |
I prefer to sit at the bar as I don't have to listen to loud, boring conversations from the next table who always seem to be friends of the owner. | place, miscellaneous, staff | neutral, neutral, negative |
I realize that this place has a huge menu and, therefore, will have some not-so-good things, but it's the rudeness of the service that gets to me. | menu, service | positive, negative |
I realized that you dont have to wait hours and pay crazy prices for food. | price, food | negative, neutral |
I really like the decor and it made it feel like I was having drinks at a mansion. | ambience, food | positive, neutral |
I recently attended a celebratory dinner here and I just want to warn everyone that the service is the worst I have ever experienced! | food, service | neutral, negative |
I recently went to this restaurant with some co-workers for lunch and had an amazing time. | food, miscellaneous | neutral, positive |
I requested a Riesling and the waiter recommended staying with the Sencere which didn't come by the glass according to the menu but he provided it to us any ways. | staff, miscellaneous, menu | negative, neutral, neutral |
I sat at the bar to receive faster service, and boy was i wrong! | place, service | neutral, positive |
I sometimes go here when in the area and though the food is always great, the Basil Chicken and Shrimp Tempura roll in particular, the service has much to be desired. | food, service | positive, negative |
I spent more time looking for a waiter than I did enjoying my meal. | staff, food | negative, positive |
I still go often, but the prices went up a little and the service is even slower now that they're always full during dinner hours. | price, food | negative, neutral |
I think I'm going to start taking the food and coffee to go b/c everytime I go there (which is quite often) I get more frustrated with the service. | food, service | neutral, negative |
I think that argentine cuisine can be match more interesting better that the insipid expirience that I had in this overpriced place. | food, place | neutral, negative |
I think they just tried to get a little too creative with the menu and actually ended up losing flavor in some of the dishes. | menu, ambience, food | neutral, negative, neutral |
I though the service could have been better, the staff are not experience enough to know how to make the drinks without reading the instructions. | service, food | negative, neutral |
I thought I'd give the new place a try since it had an expanded menu and a more legit look. | place, menu | neutral, positive |