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| - I truly enjoy this restaurant. I love the food, the atmosphere &, for the most part, the service. The Grand Park location is EXCEPTIONAL.
I go there regularly with my boyfriend. Most the staff are very good at remembering regulars. Actually, it's quite impressive how they remember their customers. One manager, makes it a point to stop by tables & say hello to guests. This manager also remembers regulars & will make small talk if it's not too busy. That's amazing & why we come back; we always feel comfortable.
I'm going to be realistic & say there are some staff that sometimes dampen the experience. Sometimes they're never visible & their quality of service is brutal. However, they are few & far between & one in particular, I have not seen around in a long time... So I'm not too sure about their status at Kelsey's.. But anyway, that doesn't matter in the big picture.
The food is pretty good. I avoid ordering the calamari these days. They changed the kind they use. This kind no longer has the little squid bodies with tentacles, it's now large chewy, almost gummy, pieces that don't hold the batter well & seem soggy as a result. I'd rather the kind that are smaller in size & have the little squid bodies, THOSE hold the batter much better & therefore still have the crunch of the batter.
I highly recommend the spinach dip. They offer a healthier option of baked pita but I always order half fried - tastes SO much better.
I generally order the same items, their menu offers a good selection depending on what you want, but I like to stick with the following:
1. Greek salad with grilled chicken: I recommend asking for dressing on the side. Sometimes it is really soggy - almost soupy - when the kitchen adds the dressing for you.
2. Grilled salmon: This too I will ask for the dill sauce on the side. Sometimes I will ask for no dill sauce, this dish can make due without it.
3. Balsamic chicken penne: No, I do not ask for the sauce on the side. But I will ask for an extra piece of chicken breast.
4. Chicken quesadilla: Make sure to add guacamole. I always ask for sweet potato fries with the chipotle ranch mayo.
For dessert I recommend the Caramel Lava Cake, Funnel Cake fries or the Peanut butter cup. I am not a fan of the cheesecake or apple blossoms.
When we eat there, we usually have regular three courses: appetizer, main, dessert. Our bill usually comes to $50-$60. With drinks MAYBE $70, but usually remains in the $60 range.
If you're a regular like us, it's worth filling out the surveys for a free appetizer. Since then, our bills range $40-$50. It's well worth it.
So to sum it up: FIVE stars all around for food & service.
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