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| - It pains me to poorly review a Sam Fox restaurant, because usually I'm a big fan. However, my experience at this particular location was pretty horrible.
First of all, do not come here with any expectations of grandeur. Although it no longer resembles the motorcycle shop that it once was, and has been spruced up with string lights, trendy furniture and nice landscaping, this place still has a bit of a grungy, rock-n-roll feel. Not what I was looking for. Also, do not expect to beat the rush by going on a Wednesday night. We went on a random Wednesday in March and had to wait for AN HOUR. Granted, we could have made reservations, but I didn't think it would be necessary. It was not the most fun when it is your anniversary and you wore your nicest dress and there is nowhere to sit and wait except for picnic tables and adirondack chairs RIGHT next to the cornhole toss. As in, you can feel the bean bags ruffling your skirt as they whizz by. Not my idea of a romantic night out. I obviously chose the wrong place. The vibe isn't helped when there are kids everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I'm a teacher, I love kids, just not when I am out on the town.
After waiting an hour and being seated, I was not in the greatest of moods. One thing I will say is that the Pretzel Bite appetizer cheered me right up. Those pretzels are DELICIOUS when dipped into a pot of silky provolone cheese. However, they have this same appetizer at Arrogant Butcher, and this was the only positive on a menu that otherwise is completely unimpressive. Salad with ranch dressing? Yesterday's soup? Meatloaf? Beef stroganoff with frozen peas? Come on. You guys can do better than that. I got the grilled cheese slider with tomato and bacon and they used AMERICAN CHEESE. At least, I'm pretty sure. Also, the tomato was bland and the bacon was undercooked. So disappointing. I didn't even finish my meal.
I will not be returning here, even after they add more restaurants. If anything, that will just make this place more hectic and overcrowded.
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