It's a shame that so many reviews are done by individuals who obviously choose a restaurant out of their range of experience. Bado's is not about how big the $14 pizza is - try Pizza Hut if you're looking for big, cheap pizza. Bado's is about unique dishes made with fresh local ingredients. The ambiance is second to none, and the wait staff, as well as chef Sam, make everyone feel like family. Tapas, by definition, are small portions, and the idea is to order several to sample and share. If you're on a $20/person budget, head to Applebee's down the road where you can get an appetizer and two entries for $20. Use the left over $20 for some cheap beer. Bado's caters to those who can afford to spend $50 or more a person and enjoy the meal with a fine bottle of wine.
Bado's is packed with regulars on the weekends - folks who appreciate the quality of the experience. Menu items change with the season and there are always nightly specials. All of the food is exceptional, but the bread pudding is to die for. Served in small All-Clad dishes, hot from the wood burning oven, it is simply sinful