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| - My boyfriend and I had lunch here over the weekend, and it was okay. I agree with the other Yelpers - the sandwiches seem smaller and (sorry), the meat much drier and less melt-in-your-mouth delicious, than the downtown location.
I'm not sure, but I also think it's more expensive at $15 for a reuben. The fact that the sandwiches are smaller than the original should not be a deterrent - they are still near impossible to eat in one sitting!
That being said, the space is beautiful. Unlike the divey charm of the downtown location, the tavern is all sleek leather and hardwood floors and a fun pop culture mural printed on canvas. Our server was super friendly and attentive despite the place being really crowded.
I feel like they might be financing the cost of their beautiful new digs with more expensive food (and, smaller portions) $8.50 for a Morningstar burger and no fries? That is shameful and insane.
I always hate to sound like a cheapskate, but... at the price of a sandwich and fries, you can have an awesome entrée at Lockkeepers or L'Albatros - I mention those places specifically because those are my go-to "special occasion" places that are infrequent because of cost... I see Slymans succeeding more as a casual, quick, inexpensive dinner or lunch.... only, it's not cheap.
I am definitely rooting for this place, but... I can't say I'd go out of my way any time soon to return.
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