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| - Honestly, I'd prefer to give Big View 3 1/2 stars, because neither 3 nor 4 stars are accurate ratings.
We started coming here when it first opened, and were immediately impressed...then the service and food suddenly went down the toilet. I chalked up the bad juju to a case of too much, too soon; eventually, once the appeal wears off, a restaurant's true colors will be revealed.
However, there have been some positive changes made to the menu. The menu is smaller now, and, most positive of all, there's a wide variety of healthier options now available. I enjoy their salads, actually; the Waldorf Apple salad is a tasty and eclectic mix of spinach, lightly grilled chicken, pine nuts, apples and a light vinagrette that will leave you stuffed.
The jury for me is still out on some of their dinner plates; the lemon chicken and their pan-seared fish seems a bit dry for my palate.
If you're bringing the little ones, Big View's management has also improved on their Kids' Menu; the sloppy spaghetti and cheese-soaked Mac n' Cheese has now been replaced with gluten-free hot dogs served on whole grain wheat buns, and whole wheat penne with mixed veggies. Who says kids can't enjoy a healthy meal out? Nice touch from BVD's management...well done!
And there there's the fabulous homemade desserts, of which the strawberry cheesecake is simply divine. You'll be hard-pressed to not savor any of their fantastic desserts...even if I've had to force myself to do so, because I'm watching my girlish figure...
Atmospherically, it's first-rate, giving off the feel of a retro diner, complete with plush leather benches and some fine pop-art touches. There's also a spacious cocktail bar, stocked with high-quality liquors, and their beer selection is quite impressive - lots of local craft beers and imports.
Overall, it's a satisfying experience. I'm glad Big View has improved.
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