| ambiance |
90.08000373840332% positive |
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These guys put out some great food and the wine list is fun. ”
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Beautiful atmosphere, friendly service, and wonderful food! ”
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Great food with relaxing atmosphere ”
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STRANGE atmosphere, nice food. ”
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Amazing cuisine and great atmosphere! ”
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Nice atmosphere and good wine list makes up a little bit, but if food is mediocre, why go? ”
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While the decor looked great, the service was slow, inconsistent, and not very knowledgeable, the food overpriced, relatively uninspired, and bland. ”
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picked this place for dinner on New Year's Eve because I've been there once before and I thought the food was good and it had a nice romantic cosy atmosphere. ”
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mockingbird was once fringe cool, even with its highly outer-loop, comb-over crowd parking sporty mercedes and modified suburbans. ”
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I love the location, the understated but classy decor, and the well-priced wine list. ”
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Valet parking was convenient and complimentary, so I don't know why anyone would complain. ”
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ambiance, tasteful decor, great food (alas no sea bass), impressive and reasonable wine list, attentive bartender, and a well trained waitstaff (hats off to Colonel Rice). ”
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| dessert |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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Dont forget dessert, the sorbets were great for beating the Houston heat! ”
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dessert was good but I was so full byy that point, I could not enjoy it. ”
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The food was really delicious from apps to dessert. ”
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highly recommend the 1015 Onion Soup and the chocolate torte for dessert. ”
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The sorbet for dessert was great. ”
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The sommelier gave great advice and was wonderful about helping us choose some interesting dessert wines. ”
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When we tried to enjoy a glass of wine after dinner before ordering dessert, he stopped by 3 times to ask if we were ready yet! ”
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The flourless chocolate cake was wonderful. ”
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The mussels are good and we were happy with the chocolate dessert. ”
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| drinks |
74.60000038146973% positive |
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When I go to MB, I have an excellent meal without the wine. ”
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thoroughly enjoyed the menu choices and the wine list had a nice range of lower priced drinks and the upper priced ones, but well within the range of acceptable. ”
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So when I want a good wine, I go elsewhere and have my nice wine at a fair price along with a great meal. ”
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The food was excellent, and the wine list was very affordable. ”
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The sommelier gave great advice and was wonderful about helping us choose some interesting dessert wines. ”
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Then her boss came up to us with an equally nasty attitude and told us amongst all the empty tables that the only other table she could give us was in the wine room but we had to be out of there by 7:30 pm. ”
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Good food and wine list plus a really nice restaurant. ”
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Everytime I go there, I enjoy a new wine. ”
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When we tried to enjoy a glass of wine after dinner before ordering dessert, he stopped by 3 times to ask if we were ready yet! ”
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My own set goes more for great food and wine. ”
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The staff was rude, and they tried to get us to pay for our drinks. ”
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However, unless you're one who just rolled in from River Oaks, the wines are a bit pricey for the upper middle class. ”
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Nice atmosphere and good wine list makes up a little bit, but if food is mediocre, why go? ”
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Should they have bad wine on the menu there, I think not! ”
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The wine "expert" suggested the most expensive wines to try (in the 60-70$ range) and started talking about the Pinot Noir content of a Zinfandel which I couldn't follow at all. ”
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ambiance, tasteful decor, great food (alas no sea bass), impressive and reasonable wine list, attentive bartender, and a well trained waitstaff (hats off to Colonel Rice). ”
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I love the location, the understated but classy decor, and the well-priced wine list. ”
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Not much bar action but a great place to take a date. ”
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These guys put out some great food and the wine list is fun. ”
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The wine list is exceptional in my opinion and the waitstaff were very knowledgeable on their wines. ”
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Great wait staff, resonably priced wine selection, awesome food. ”
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| food quality |
87.20999717712402% positive |
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The chilled tomato basil soup was perfection as a first course and the calamari was lightly fried so you dont feel bad for devoring it! ”
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Our meals started with the 1015 onion soup, and it had a really bitter taste as if it had been burned. ”
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While the food was good, the portions a very small -- and I am not even a big eater! ”
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But the grilled lamb was decent, as were the salads. ”
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The space is great and food even better, but I'm not going to pay someone to treat us like an inconvenience. ”
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food is so fresh and flavorful and perfectly cooked! ”
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The food was cold, the service was not good and they never acknowledged the birthdays even though I had spoken to them by phone twice prior to our arrival. ”
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My wife enjoyed her meal immensely, and the mussels were to die for! ”
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Decent food, but kind of silly suburban folk looking as if they dress-up ”
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We had four people in our party and no one liked the food. ”
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Nice atmosphere and good wine list makes up a little bit, but if food is mediocre, why go? ”
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Great food with relaxing atmosphere ”
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The red snapper special we had for dinner last night was the best fish dish I have ever had in my life. ”
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My own set goes more for great food and wine. ”
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These guys put out some great food and the wine list is fun. ”
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The service was great, but the dishes weren't very imaginative. ”
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picked this place for dinner on New Year's Eve because I've been there once before and I thought the food was good and it had a nice romantic cosy atmosphere. ”
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The food was excellent. ”
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The food was good but the way we were treated didn't make for a good dining experience. ”
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For the food the foie gras appetizer was excellent along with a nice caesar salad. ”
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The food was really delicious from apps to dessert. ”
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So when I want a good wine, I go elsewhere and have my nice wine at a fair price along with a great meal. ”
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The food, however, is excellent and the chef was so warm, nice and friendly when he came out to our table to see if we were happy. ”
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The specials can be pricey, so ask first (Kobe steak-$95! ”
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While the decor looked great, the service was slow, inconsistent, and not very knowledgeable, the food overpriced, relatively uninspired, and bland. ”
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The service is seriously second to none in my recent dealings around houston and the food is just wonderful. ”
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Great service, ok food ”
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The food was excellent, and the wine list was very affordable. ”
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Staff was nice but you can not run a restaurant with a nice staff and bad food! ”
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Great wait staff, resonably priced wine selection, awesome food. ”
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The food was great and portions were perfect (contrary to other review notes). ”
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Very expensive for such poor quality food and experience. ”
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great food but bad service ”
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Beautiful atmosphere, friendly service, and wonderful food! ”
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Our entrees were also good including the veal bolognese and steak frites. ”
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would have to say that was one of the best dishes I've eaten in a long time. ”
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The food was superb and the service was excellent. ”
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love this place--the food is good and the peopel are very nice--It is a great place for lunch also--I live near there so I have been may times and not had anything short of wonderful food! ”
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STRANGE atmosphere, nice food. ”
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The food is great, but you'll have to compare with another place of comparable value since it's fusion/eclectic cuisine. ”
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ambiance, tasteful decor, great food (alas no sea bass), impressive and reasonable wine list, attentive bartender, and a well trained waitstaff (hats off to Colonel Rice). ”
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Amazing cuisine and great atmosphere! ”
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The salads and appetizers were quite interesting with a shrimp bisque and a great salad with granny smith apples. ”
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The sauce was delish and the season on the steak was perfect. ”
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Good food and wine list plus a really nice restaurant. ”
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The quality and presentation of the food was good. ”
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Excellent food ”
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Excellent food and service ”
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One of the top 10 restaurants I've been too in Houston, and the prices were not bad for the level of food and service quality. ”
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When I go to MB, I have an excellent meal without the wine. ”
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The chicken is always juicy and delicious ”
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| menu variety |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Great wait staff, resonably priced wine selection, awesome food. ”
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thoroughly enjoyed the menu choices and the wine list had a nice range of lower priced drinks and the upper priced ones, but well within the range of acceptable. ”
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Should they have bad wine on the menu there, I think not! ”
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| overall |
93.33000183105469% positive |
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love this place--the food is good and the peopel are very nice--It is a great place for lunch also--I live near there so I have been may times and not had anything short of wonderful food! ”
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Staff was nice but you can not run a restaurant with a nice staff and bad food! ”
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Good food and wine list plus a really nice restaurant. ”
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The food is great, but you'll have to compare with another place of comparable value since it's fusion/eclectic cuisine. ”
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Not much bar action but a great place to take a date. ”
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| service |
79.22999858856201% positive |
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The service is seriously second to none in my recent dealings around houston and the food is just wonderful. ”
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Staff was friendly. ”
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When we got there the place was practically empty, but when the hostess tried to seat us at a tiny table near the kitchen and I asked for a nicer table, she gave us nasty look and said that all the other tables were booked. ”
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Great service, ok food ”
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The food was cold, the service was not good and they never acknowledged the birthdays even though I had spoken to them by phone twice prior to our arrival. ”
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Toques off to John and his people for an enjoyable evening. ”
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The food, however, is excellent and the chef was so warm, nice and friendly when he came out to our table to see if we were happy. ”
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Great wait staff, resonably priced wine selection, awesome food. ”
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Their service was outstanding, with more than one waiter willing and able to handle any need. ”
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The food was superb and the service was excellent. ”
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The waitstaff and hostesses were very attentive. ”
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While the decor looked great, the service was slow, inconsistent, and not very knowledgeable, the food overpriced, relatively uninspired, and bland. ”
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ambiance, tasteful decor, great food (alas no sea bass), impressive and reasonable wine list, attentive bartender, and a well trained waitstaff (hats off to Colonel Rice). ”
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Staff was nice but you can not run a restaurant with a nice staff and bad food! ”
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Excellent food and service ”
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The service was good. ”
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great food but bad service ”
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The service was terrible. ”
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Best Ingredients, Best Preparation, Great service ”
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The staff was rude, and they tried to get us to pay for our drinks. ”
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We had four people in our party and no one liked the food. ”
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One of the top 10 restaurants I've been too in Houston, and the prices were not bad for the level of food and service quality. ”
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Won't do again when Houston has so many other more attentive places to go to for that much money. ”
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The service was wonderful and attentive, but not the least bit intrusive. ”
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The service was great, but the dishes weren't very imaginative. ”
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Beautiful atmosphere, friendly service, and wonderful food! ”
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The waitstaff is attentive without making me feel rushed. ”
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The service was outstanding, Michael the general manager came to our table to check on us several times - very impressive. ”
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Word to the wise; with all of the GREAT restaurants offering GREAT service in Houston, why settle for this? ”
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| value |
54.59000110626221% positive |
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Won't do again when Houston has so many other more attentive places to go to for that much money. ”
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While the food was good, the portions a very small -- and I am not even a big eater! ”
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One of the top 10 restaurants I've been too in Houston, and the prices were not bad for the level of food and service quality. ”
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While the decor looked great, the service was slow, inconsistent, and not very knowledgeable, the food overpriced, relatively uninspired, and bland. ”
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However, unless you're one who just rolled in from River Oaks, the wines are a bit pricey for the upper middle class. ”
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The food was excellent, and the wine list was very affordable. ”
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Very expensive for such poor quality food and experience. ”
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The specials can be pricey, so ask first (Kobe steak-$95! ”
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The food is great, but you'll have to compare with another place of comparable value since it's fusion/eclectic cuisine. ”
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The wine "expert" suggested the most expensive wines to try (in the 60-70$ range) and started talking about the Pinot Noir content of a Zinfandel which I couldn't follow at all. ”
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So when I want a good wine, I go elsewhere and have my nice wine at a fair price along with a great meal. ”
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The food was great and portions were perfect (contrary to other review notes). ”
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The prices are steep, but what you would expect from a classically trained Chef who operates a beautiful top notch bistro in the middle of River Oaks! ”
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This place is a bit pricey - definately not $$. ”
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| wait time |
57.14000225067139% positive |
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would have to say that was one of the best dishes I've eaten in a long time. ”
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While the decor looked great, the service was slow, inconsistent, and not very knowledgeable, the food overpriced, relatively uninspired, and bland. ”
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