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| - I've been to Hodges a handful of times for both lunch, dinner and take-out now, and I echo what most reviewers have noted, that I find it can be somewhat hit-or-miss on food. Service has been consistently good, but never outstanding. I've seen the patio packed on several occasions, but I've yet to see a large wait typical of some of the better known establishments in the area.
Several of their offerings have been great. The trout soup and pan seared salmon are definite standouts. On the other side of the spectrum, the salads are overly dressed and the portion feels light and ratios of ingredients off. The spicy fried chicken sandwich falls squarely in the middle, not spicy enough for my taste but it did have good texture and was cooked well.
I would rate the restaurant 3 stars, but I really like that the food is somewhat different, and the unique, experimental-feeling spin convinced me to take my rating up to 4 stars. Hopefully they continue to experiment with the menu and retain the standouts, while dropping or modifying the less spectacular fare.
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