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| - Yes. As the previous folks have said, Dunnings is really nothing special, in terms of what most people percieve as a special dining experience. I beg to differ. I always have great, prompt service and the same window seat every time I come here. Then again, I always come in the middle of the afternoon and only order one drink and the French Onion Soup. However I have had dinner here before.
I like Dunnings because it is not tying to be anything other than an old school, family friendly, bar-restuarant. It is a Regent Square staple, and the folks that come here seem to be staples as well. There is a Cheers vibe (early 80's sitcom
about a Boston bar where "everyone knows your name") and that seems to fare very well with the local residents. After living in Los Angeles for all of my 20's, I find this kind of environment comforting and refreshing.
For the life of me, I cannot remember what I had for dinner here. I guess that may be a testament to the mediocre food.
So, if you are looking for a low key, mellow, old school (dark wood, framed pictures of landscapes a'la Rembrandt) place to check out, have a casual drink and appetizer, Dunnings is your spot. I feel bad that the previous folks had crappy service, but if you come here with an open mind and the correct expectations, you will love this place as much as I do.
Also, it is Regent Theater adjacent, so it is also the perfect spot to have a quick drink/ appetizer before a film.
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