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| - Last night was the first time my wife and I have ever dined at MBFGR. I do not understand why so many people are crazy about this place. There was little about this restaurant that I found superb.
Atmosphere: 4 stars
My wife and I sat on the Patio since the weather was quite pleasant. They have candles lit on all the tables with grapevines draped above. The patio was well-equipped with space-heaters. The Silverware was neatly wrapped in a fresh linen napkin.
Actually, I was quited impressed with presentation on some of the menu items. Our bruschetta was presented beautifully on a tile-like designed plate. I've rarely seen a restaurant use such expensive plateware.
Food: 3 to 4 stars
The bruschetta was excellent. I'd possibly go back just for that. However, this was NOT your traditional recipe for bruschetta. Most recipes, and therefore restaurants, serve bruschetta on a very hard, more thinly sliced, crusted bread. This was much softer which was very refreshing. Also, they serve it with a marinara sauce for dipping. While the sauce itself was nothing special, it is a nice twist on the recipe. Oh yes, its still topped with the usual tomatoes, Parmesan, balsamic vinegar, and what's that?? green onions?? yup, good stuff.
For entrees, my wife ordered a White Pizza which was a pizza with Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil, and chicken. I had a couple of pieces. I was not impressed. Too much chicken, not enough basil or Alfredo sauce. It lack great flavor.
I ordered a pita since that's what I was craving. I was hoping for so much more from a well-reviewed Greek restaurant in the valley. No, romaine lettuce, only iceberg?! The Tatziki sauce was SO BLAND. I'm not even Greek and I make better Tatziki than that at home and I don't even use real Greek yogurt in mine. Also, the chicken should be a bit more chopped. The big pieces don't allow for proper and even distribution between the chicken, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, etc.
Simply put: I'VE HAD BETTER PITAS AT THE MALL.
Service: 2 and 1/2 stars
Having worked in the restaurant business, I know that patio sections are not always staffed with it's own server. You can usually expect slower service on the patio. However, definitely did not pay us enough attention.
She did not introduce herself -- no name. She did not mention any of the extra charges for substituting items. Not cool. And she did a
"fly-by-how-is-everything?" once without even taking time to stop at the table. She literally did not stop walking past us while she asked.
Now, the food-runners were extremely helpful, polite, and understanding. If it wasn't for them, I would've been so upset I would have asked to speak with a manager.
Cleanliness: 3 and 1/2 stars
The bathroom needed some deep cleaning attention and restocking. But other than that, the restaurant look clean overall.
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