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| - Had a "nice lunch out" here recently and we were very pleased. This is a fairly simple menu, well executed.
For context:
1) Normally, if we spend real money on a meal out, we go to places that cook things we could not easily cook at home. I can buy and grill steak, burgers, etc perfectly well on my own. But...
2) Sometimes, we want to eat a nice meal out, but have to take the children (9 and 6) with us (not my first choice for a nice meal to be sure, but you gotta eat)... which can be a really tricky act. They like to go out, but they're not THAT well behaved... and some restaurants make this work and some really, really don't. And it's often VERY hard to tell what'll
do and what won't. BUT you also have to be careful with "kid-friendly" or you'll get Chuck E Cheese - money I'd rather not spend.
So, we ventured out with children in tow and total of three adults....
Food at our table included:
Lobster Spinach Queso (very nice!)
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Caesar Salad
French Dip
Smokehouse Burger
..and children ate grilled cheese and chicken strips - with homemade lemonade (a very nice touch) which was reported to be excellent.
All were flawlessly executed in ample portions (I was full hours later, no dinner necessary). The atmosphere is upscale casual - a great balance of "new and expensive" with "relaxed and inviting". Service was on point - prompt and friendly but not overly familiar. The wood grill and open kitchen set up provides a nice interest point and a wonderful (not overpowering) aroma and ambience.
Great meal, be sure you're hungry and enjoy!
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