Don't expect CROPICANA to live up to CROP standards!
Clearly stated - management had an oversight on this one!!
BACKGROUND
Crop is moving to W. 25th/Lorain so they opened Cropicana at Whiskey Island during the move. It was a great idea to try and bring great food to Whiskey Island while moving locations. And- how hard could it be to top the so-so food quality and slow service of previous years at Whiskey Island? Unfortunately - harder than they thought.
WRONG FIT - MENU - PRICES
They didn't really look at the location and current crowd and adjust appropriately. It's not the same as downtown. The crowd is mostly Volleyball players Sun-Thur and the weekend is full of boaters, 'partiers' and bikers. In fact- we actually witnessed a fight the other night. No suits or high heels in sight.
LOCATION - ATMOSPHERE
The bar itself is not in great shape- but holds his own- as a joint. The outside area is nothing to write home about either- with cheap attempts to provide atmosphere- old picnic tables, lights hung from poles, a "patio" with plastic tables and chairs and a bar area.
FOOD - PRICES
We'll pay $7 for wings in an air conditioned nice restaurant- but not here. The food prices are too high and we were generally disappointed with the food (this simply can't be the same kitchen crew from Crop). Oh- and where is the amazing popcorn?? It's bar food at CROP prices and that doesn't work. Not to mention- you have to stand in line, order and wait for it - like fast food!! REALLY? We waited in line for 20 minutes the other night and paid $30 for 1 order of wings, a (small) sandwich and two beers!! It just wasn't worth it.
SERVICE
Lastly- the service. At least the old place had service to the table (even if they couldn't keep up with the demand). The bartenders aren't necessarily seasoned bartenders and most do not have the friendly attitude needed for a location like this. Some are fine but others simply do not know what they're doing. They don't serve people in order of coming to the bar and the wait is just too long.
Final conclusion - if you haven't been, don't go- wait 'til Crop opens on W. 25th.