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| - I picked out 56 Kitchen as a belated Valentine's Day date spot strictly based on fellow Yelper's reviews, and they certainly didn't disappoint.
We went on their website and made an online reservation. It was a Saturday night and was busy, but we didn't have to wait at all.
It's located in a strip mall, but don't let that scare you: it just means easy and plentiful parking. The ambiance and decor here is top notch. It's a really cool place.
Our waitress Courtney did a really good job. Always on top of our drinks, and quick with the check. She had a good understanding of the menu too. We wanted an appetizer and she recommended the artichoke hearts. They were bomb. The breading was so light, flaky and full of flavor. I could have drank the housemade dipping sauce out of the serving dish, but the wife probably wouldn't have been impressed. It was all that tasty.
Everything the waitresses were bringing out to the other guests looked so good. I'm that weirdo rubbernecking as they walk by with the trays, just trying to get a look at all the food.
We both ended up ordering burgers. My wife got the farmhouse burger, which had maple bacon and an egg on it. She loved how all of the flavors worked together. My burger was one of their nightly specials, and had bacon, a tomato jam, jalapeños, and a sharp cheese that really complimented the meat well. The brioche buns were light and tasted great, and I liked the heaping pile of fries. The burgers were awesome, and I'd order one again.
I'd say the only problem with the burgers was how both were cooked. We both ordered medium, and I'd say they were closer to medium-well, maybe even well-done. It gave them a fantastic crust, and I'm not picky, so I was still happy with it, but this could definitely upset someone that doesn't like a burger that way. This is the only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 Stars. I would definitely come back though. I'd love to try a pizza next time.
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