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This Jack Astor's is in a great location next to the AMC theatre, and it has a good atmosphere, and is totally packed. We had to wait only 15 minutes to get a table. It was the inconsistency of the staff that was the most annoying.
The bar people are great! Fast on the drinks, friendly, and since you were buying some drinks at the bar beforehand, they said they would go and see if they could get us a table faster. They did. The drinks provided were good, and for people that like wine, they have different sizes to order so that you can start ordering smaller glasses as the night goes on. That is a nice plus.
This is where it became inconsistent. The waiter/waitressing needs some "attention to detail" training. There were many things (like water, drinks, and some food customization) that we had to repeatedly ask for. I think they need to revisit their restaurant serving formula and update it. The food was typical Jack Astor's - it was just okay - nothing special. Portions are okay, but minimal in extra's that they should have thrown in. Since I ordered the burger (which was done just fine), it came alone... on its own plate with nothing else. I did get a soup with it, which came out earlier - it was the size of a tea-cup. I was a little under-whelmed with the "minimalist zen" of it all. My friends had the steaks, which they reported as good, so no issue there.
Like the other reviewer said, it is a great party place, and there are a lot of great looking people. It is a poppin' place! So I guess people come here more to get a good buzz going, and perhaps hook-up. Being from out of town - I did not know that.
I would go again due to the atmosphere, and that the drinks were good, but I think I might have something more substantial to eat before I go, and focus on the bar area a little more.
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