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I have been to Peculiar Rabbit twice--once for dinner and once for brunch. We decided to try it out after a co-worker recommended going for a few drinks but once I saw Chicken & Waffles and Disco Fries on the menu I decided I needed to try the food as well.
The building itself, dining areas, bars, and rooftop are splendid and I will definitely be returning solely for the sunset view of the city. Caution: Be sure to check the weather, our first visit was plagued by sporadic raindrops, which sent us running under the awning a few times.
The drinks are strong and the craft beer selection was impressive. I enjoyed my Bloody Mary, but was slightly annoyed to have to have the spice subdued. Not a big deal.
We had a very difficult time with our waiter. Bless his heart, he was extremely friendly and admitted he was new, but made many errors with our order and had to be reminded of drink orders a few times.
The disco fries were the exact over-indulging, heart attack-inducing deliciousness you'd expect. If you're looking for comfort food, these are your answer.
I ordered the chicken & waffles and was disappointed that the waffle wasn't light and fluffy but overcooked and flaky. Long story short, the flakiness of the chicken (which alone was not too bad, but again, overcooked) paired with the overcooked, flaky chicken turned my meal into underwhelming flaky, overcooked mess. Thank god for the maple glaze, which may have been the best part of the dish. In summary, I should have ordered the shrimp & grits.
I wasn't keen on returning for brunch only a week and half later but were meeting friends and didn't really have a choice. I ordered the eggs benedict, a predictable choice for me. Hollandaise was bland, shaved ham was flavorless and the hash-browns did not taste homemade. I was not very pleased with my meal, but to be fair, I tend to be overcritical when it comes to eggs benny's and very rarely am I impressed. :)
Overall this is a fun place to grab a few drinks or watch the sunset on the rooftop but the food seems to fall a bit flat. Too bad, I really wanted to like it.
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