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| - Reviewers on Yelp seem to love Phil the Fire. Reviewers on tripadvisor don't appear to be so convinced of this place's worthiness. So, for what it's worth, here are my $0.02.
I was staying at the adjacent Fairfield Inn & Suites and did not have a rental car at my disposal, so my only dining options were Phil the Fire or heading across the street to either Bob Evans or Red Lobster. The reviews on Yelp pushed me towards Phil. That said, I'm really glad I went.
Like others have said, the biggest downfall here is that the service is really slow. However, I'm judging that as a native New Yorker who appreciates things at a quicker pace. Despite the speed of service, they are very friendly.
Once the food arrived, I was really blown away. This was probably the best fried chicken I've ever had and this also marked my first experience with the whole 'Chicken & Waffles' thing. Not sure I'm a soul food convert just yet but it sure was tasty.
Post meal, I opted for the Red Velvet Cheesecake. Definitely not bad, but probably just a better idea to fill up on your tasty entree.
The other surprising thing about this place was how pricey it was. At $30 (including tax and tip) for my salad, chicken & waffles entree and cheesecake dessert it wasn't exactly breaking the bank...it was just more expensive than other dining in Cleveland.
Bottom line: Food was delicious, ambiance nice. Worth a trip - judge for yourself.
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