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| - Brio is one of our go to places, they have a very comfortable patio area. I don't think I've ever eaten inside! This place always has music and the band playing Friday night was excellent--dance floor is way too small, but they do a great job where isn't too loud--you can try to dance if not too crowded, and you can have a conversation.
The service is always excellent, and we always have a wonderful experience. The wait staff is always friendly.
The 3 star rating, was for the food - not consistent, and this is a chain--I've been to a Brio in Orange County, CA.
The meal I had were the beef medallions with mash potatoes and asparagus. The food was cooked well, but the flavors didn't seem the same. The crumble they put on top of the medallions seemed tart. My companion had the Lasagna Bolognese. The lasagna is filled with the Bolognese but they cover the top with an Alfredo/cheese sauce. She thought it tasted like processed cheese--she didn't finish her meal. This is probably the first time we've had food we weren't crazy about. The wine was excellent, and they always have nice warm bread. I almost forgot to add, we had the meatballs and polenta from the small plate menu--and I could make this a meal--the meatballs and sauce were delicious, and the polenta with a smoked Gouda, creamy and a perfect match. Put this in a larger portion and make it an entre!!!
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