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| - New Year's Day is a big day for college football. There are SEVERAL Bowl games being aired. So, when my in-laws suggested we go there for lunch, I was immediately nervous about having to wait an inordinate amount of time to even get into this place.
Shockingly, right during peak Bowl game time, the place was practically empty! This afforded me the opportunity to marvel in the sports majesty of Blue 32. I mean, there are t.v.'s EVERYWHERE in this place! There isn't a single seat in the house that isn't facing multiple televisions, which is great, since they air so many sports channels at the same time.
The interior of the restaurant is divided into three separate sections: the bar, high-tops, and booth seating. Being that we had a little one with us, we opted for the booth seating.
The booths are very spacious. Our party consisted of four adults and one toddler, and we each had arm room and table space to spare. To make the booths a little more inviting, the backs of each booth appear to be considerably taller than in most restaurants. Given the rowdiness that can stem from sporting events, these high-backed booths offer a small hint of intimacy if you're looking to have a conversation with the rest of your party.
Now, as I mentioned, the restaurant was really empty by Bowl game crowd standards. For some reason, it took a considerable amount of time for our waitress to greet us after we were seated. After that, it took even longer for our food to arrive at the table. When it did arrive, though, it was pretty good. Typical bar fare is wings and fried foods. Here, they have a full menu of great burgers, chicken, salads, and seafood.
For four adults and one toddler, ordering three entrees, two appetizers, and two alcoholic beverages, our final bill came out to around $60.00...during happy hour. So, during prime time, I'm sure the bill would have been considerably higher.
While we were leaving, I noticed that they do have an AWESOME covered patio. There are a few televisions, misters, and a few fans to help keep you cool during the summer.
So, the atmosphere was awesome, the food was good, the service was eh. If you're looking for a great place to catch a game and have a beer, this is definitely a great candidate. If you're looking to be wowed by cuisine and service, perhaps you should try another place.
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