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I usually pop in here for their solid happy hour when doing movies next door at Harkins. Beer lists is usually solid (though too much sugary fruit laced chick shit lately), and they rotate often. They may not have the selection of Yardhouse, but they sometimes have more depth; the unique stuff they offer can be surprisingly good.
Pizzas are good. Crust is good, not too thick, a little chewy, but not terribly so. They need to go easy on buttering the edges, it can be a bit greasy if there's a liberal hand in the kitchen. Some of the specialty pizzas are really good; Shittake is very solid. Pretzel bites are a great appetizer.
However, the problem with this location (and also the one at High Street) is the service. Never consistent, not particularly attentive and certainly what keeps them from getting a higher rating.
Last time I went we had a decent perimeter of empty pint glasses and plates around us (both ours and other customers) because the bartenders were too busy fucking off around the not-particularly-busy bar to bus. Drinks and food service can be slow. Everyone is friendly enough, but there's not as much hustle here as other spots I typically frequent. Seems to be a recurring trend based on other reviews.
Bottomline; good choice for happy hour, good pizzas, but don't expect stellar service.
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