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| - If you happen to find yourself at Mandalay, you should stop by Libertine to grab a bite to eat. Or, a drink at the bar if you're waiting for an event!
This is currently my favorite place to eat, drink, and hangout at Mandalay! I just realized that I love gastropubs and will be adding Libertine to the list.
The food menu changes because they are farm to table (which I appreciate and love) so if you're a yelper like me scrolling through photos, you won't find dishes that are the same because it depends on what is in season.
We sat at the bar and ordered:
oysters (West Coast) - a must try, sweet and delicious
beet salad - refreshing
fried olives - to die for!
Service was impeccable. Everyone we encountered was smiling and kind. The bartenders are so friendly and happy! It's contagious. For me, this speaks volumes about the establishment and how they treat their employees.
I absolutely love the decor, ambience, and the fact that there's an open kitchen area where you can sit and watch the professionals in action. The back of the restaurant features a wall of glass overlooking the Mandalay Beach.
There's only one bathroom each for men and women but the rooms are huge. You can fit like 20 people in there. Seriously! But only one toilet, haha.
Nick, the general manager stopped by to say hello and was so gracious as to comp a couple of drinks for us before our Bash at the Beach concert at the Mandalay Beach (thanks to my friend, Ashley, for the connection). Unfortunately, we had to decline because we both were not drinking that night but we were very gracious of the kind offer.
I would definitely recommend this spot. Reminds me a lot of the type of establishments you'd find in NYC. Great food, strong drink menu, and service as it should be.
An A+ gastropub in my eyes and 5 stars !
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