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| - I have been to the Fairmount for dinner and drinks a few times now, and while I find the lively atmosphere and the drinks fantastic, I think that the food and the service both have some room for improvement. In terms of seating, there is indoor and outdoor tables available. The outdoor patio gets packed very quickly around 6pm on weekdays, so I recommend you get reservations if you don't want to wait. I was with a group of 4, arriving around 6pm on a Friday evening without reservations and we waited over 45 minutes just to get an outdoor patio table.
The atmosphere is very energetic and lively, lots of chatter and mingling among an extensive selection of drinks, which makes it a great environment for dinner with friends, coworkers, or family. Highly recommend the super fresh House made Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic) for all the designated drivers out there. In terms of food, the entrees are filling and have nice presentation, however I didn't find the taste of the food extraordinary. I ordered the Smoked Brisket Bowl, which ended up not having as much flavor as I originally anticipated from reading its description on the menu.
In terms of service, our waiter seemed impatient and preoccupied when he greeted us and took our orders. He also seemed annoyed when we requested for certain food allergy accommodations, which I thought was a very unprofessional attitude.
Overall, I think this is a convenient restaurant to gather with a group of friends for the environment and for the drinks. If you are looking for a dining experience with fantastic food and service, I would recommend checking out somewhere else.
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