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| - We came to Walnut Grill for Mother's Day brunch 2014.
I won't pass too much judgment on service, because having come from the restaurant service industry, I know how awful and different it is when your restaurant suddenly turns half-buffet half-menu. It was pretty bold to offer both, so I think our server did the best with what he had to handle that day. I'm not suggesting a restaurant should take on more than it can handle - I just don't want to blame the waiter for that. That being said, there was a lot of waiting, a lot of empty glasses, and a lot of unanswered questions and requests that afternoon.
One in our party got the buffet, and the rest of us (after viewing the buffet) ordered off the menu, which was much more gluten-free friendly. They did have a separate GF menu, so I was happy about that, but confused as to why some of the dishes actually cost more, with less food, than their gluten-y counterpart. I ordered the GF version of the sweet chili mahi mahi which was missing a side and cost $1 more. It was all a little confusing - there weren't any substitutions to be made or anything. Regardless, it tasted just fine.
Hubby got a burger which he liked but it was a little overcooked. Mom got a flatbread which she really enjoyed and Dad was happy with the buffet.
Holidays are always tough for restaurants, but at the same time, it's what attracts people in droves. Some step up their game, some fall a little short. Walnut Grill did fall a little short, but not enough to keep me from returning. I would like to try it again on some random Thursday and see if the experience is any better for $200.
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