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| - My first visit to the Arcadia Tavern--a four-star trip. (If everything lives up to the initial impression on subsequent visits, I'll raise the rating to five stars.)
Arrived at about 3:30 pm on a Friday, but tiny parking lot was already full. Not to worry, though, as free valet parking guys appeared to whisk cars across the street to the large parking lot of a funeral home.
Venue offers three distinct seating areas. To the left at entry is a restaurant area with large booths and tables. Lots of high quality large flat screen TVs, even a separate area for kids with TV content appropriate for youngsters. Middle portion of venue is a bar with both at-bar seating and high four-tops. (I chose that one.) To the right is a nice outdoor patio, screened by bushes from busy Indian School Rd and with ample tables and shade umbrellas. As the afternoon unfolded, people arrived so that by 5:30, bar and patio areas were full.
Menu offered lots of interesting choices; I had an "Arcadia Club" sandwich--featuring LOTS of turkey, tasty apple wood smoked bacon, avocado, and delicious chipotle mayo. Side of fries was crispy and nicely seasoned. Draft beers included a number of my favorites, and many additional cans/bottles, so no one should leave thirsty.
Star of the visit, though, was the outstanding service. Friendly server, came quickly, delivered food and drinks in timely way, and stopped by often to see if anything else was needed. Server was Lauren, who handled the bar area 6-8 tables superbly. Other areas appeared equally will-served. Appears to be a restaurant with knowledgeable management, as additional servers appeared as the place filled.
I will definitely return!
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