1/10/2023 Very very sad to hear this location will be closing. Best wishes to all. See you in San Carlos!
Alex P.
Food: The Rueben 4.5/5 - The sandwich was delicious perfectly balanced with a nice pickle to compliment it. Garlic Fries 0.0/5 - The worst fries / garlic fries I've ever had. I asked for crispy or well done fries and they did not deliver. That's okay I still love garlic fries even if they aren't crispy and warm. After eating some of the fries they had a very overpowering spicy flavor making both orders of garlic fries COMPLETELY INEDIBLE. I tried masking the flavor with ranch or ketchup and chugging beer and water, that was an unsuccessful attempt. I went ahead and let the server know multiple times (4! or more) that the fries were VERY SPICY and did not taste well. If he was sure these were the garlic fries I ordered. He just seemed to brush it off saying it's just the garlic flavor. He asked if we needed a box for the fries, I told him once more that they were not edible and the taste was very off. I even shared some of the fries to the table next to us and they agreed that the taste was awful. Every thing else was good. My beer and sandwich did not disappoint one bit but I can't believe I mention to the server the fries were awful 5X and he just shrugs it off. Service: 1/5 (Server at the next table did ask us how we were doing and refilled our waters) If you dine here DO NOT get the garlic fries, and that's coming from someone who loves them)
Janelle L.
Dude, unexpectedly excellent pastrami from this place. Mostly because I'm always weary of claims of "good pastrami". Everyone thinks theirs is "good". This, this is my vote for "good"! Each staff member was great, they were all extremely personable and helpful. I LOVE being served with a smile. We ordered the pastrami Cobb and pumpkin soup and told them we were going to split it and they did it for us! The pumpkin soup was also exceptional. The patronage was interesting, there was a mix of society with everyone just getting along. Hmmm, imagine that. Now is that so difficult people?
Carina R.
Good food, great beers, and chill ambience. Good places for lunch or dinner and beers. The service was nice and the bartenders were cool. Some of the beers are served in cool glasses which were fun to drink out of. Overall enjoyed our lunch here and would definitely recommend.
Michael O.
Great Reuben and great goofy fries. The fries are probably the best I've ever had. Very distinct and sharp garlic flavor come through while still being crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The Reuben was awesome too. Just wish they had a sharper mustard. Felt like the sauce was a little mild
Buck B.
If you want to know what food is like in the afterlife just go to The Refuge and have the pastrami. There is nothing better than a long lunch with one of these and a beer. They have rotating taps and there's always something interesting (as opposed to most bars where the taps haven't been cleaned or rotated in years).
Alicia Avrach
Cheesesteak!!!
JR C.
You know the feeling. You're trying to work out what to have for dinner. Do you want a burger? I mean, of course you do. But do you want the kind of burger you think about days later, served hot, with an ice cold beer that perfectly compliments it? The kind of burger that you suddenly realize, "Hang on, I could have had one of these instead of those barely, warm greasy piles of nothing I've had before? Why have I been wasting my life on those?", then teeter on the edge of a personal crisis, when suddenly realizing, "Oh, right! I can come back here!" What's more, the staff here is great. They know their beers and what pairs best, and you wonder if maybe you found a new favorite, and maybe you'll realize that a burger is something that should be appreciated and looked forward to, rather than just default food because you couldn't come up with something else.
Alicia Avrach
Cheesesteak is Philly authentic even with the “imported” Amoroso rolls
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Good overall cheesesteak sandwich was not as good as I was expecting will try something else if I come back. Outside seating was good and drink menu was extensive
I ordered a beer, pastrami sandwich, and garlic fries. The beer was barely cold and a bit flat. Everything came out very quickly. The sandwich was okay but was very pricey for the size, and didn't have much pastrami. The garlic fries tasted like the fries had been sitting around, hence how they were able to be served to quickly. Service was quick and friendly.
Leo Bu
First time here, I think they can do better, half the food was cold, which is a little disappointing when it's a burger, and even more disappointing when it's cold fries.The garlic fried had waaaay too much garlic mush which kinda made them bitter. With that being said, the sandwich was really good, and the soups were delicious.Maybe 5 starts next time.
Aslan N.
I had the Rueben and the full sandwich was $23. The sandwich's flavor itself was good, the bread was toasted, and the pastrami was great. But for $23 it did not come with any sides - not even a bag of chips. A half pickle and a small side of pickled onions were included. It was also extremely small. Therefore, it was not worth it. Service was great and they nail the atmosphere they're going for. food 3/5 (-2 for being overpriced) service 5/5 atmosphere 3/5 very "Atherthon" feeling if ifykyk
Tara L.
The meaty pastrami sandwich redefined excellence. This highly rated favorite lived up to its reputation as a great stop whenever I am in the area. The service is always grand, the food incredible and superb, and the atmosphere was very cool.
Dennis B.
I have no idea of how many times I've been at The Refuge. Every time my friend and I want a nice beer and a delicious cheesesteak, we come here. To my delight everything was delicious and meat was cooked perfectly there's plenty of cheese sauce, the onions were grilled and the bun was so soft which makes all the difference in the world. The goofy fries are a must have! The house has so many beer options that you can come as many times as you want and still have new things to try. I would highly recommend the Refuge for anyone looking for a great atmosphere and delicious food along side nice drinks.
1/10/2023 Very very sad to hear this location will be closing. Best wishes to all. See you in San Carlos!
Food: The Rueben 4.5/5 - The sandwich was delicious perfectly balanced with a nice pickle to compliment it. Garlic Fries 0.0/5 - The worst fries / garlic fries I've ever had. I asked for crispy or well done fries and they did not deliver. That's okay I still love garlic fries even if they aren't crispy and warm. After eating some of the fries they had a very overpowering spicy flavor making both orders of garlic fries COMPLETELY INEDIBLE. I tried masking the flavor with ranch or ketchup and chugging beer and water, that was an unsuccessful attempt. I went ahead and let the server know multiple times (4! or more) that the fries were VERY SPICY and did not taste well. If he was sure these were the garlic fries I ordered. He just seemed to brush it off saying it's just the garlic flavor. He asked if we needed a box for the fries, I told him once more that they were not edible and the taste was very off. I even shared some of the fries to the table next to us and they agreed that the taste was awful. Every thing else was good. My beer and sandwich did not disappoint one bit but I can't believe I mention to the server the fries were awful 5X and he just shrugs it off. Service: 1/5 (Server at the next table did ask us how we were doing and refilled our waters) If you dine here DO NOT get the garlic fries, and that's coming from someone who loves them)
Dude, unexpectedly excellent pastrami from this place. Mostly because I'm always weary of claims of "good pastrami". Everyone thinks theirs is "good". This, this is my vote for "good"! Each staff member was great, they were all extremely personable and helpful. I LOVE being served with a smile. We ordered the pastrami Cobb and pumpkin soup and told them we were going to split it and they did it for us! The pumpkin soup was also exceptional. The patronage was interesting, there was a mix of society with everyone just getting along. Hmmm, imagine that. Now is that so difficult people?
Good food, great beers, and chill ambience. Good places for lunch or dinner and beers. The service was nice and the bartenders were cool. Some of the beers are served in cool glasses which were fun to drink out of. Overall enjoyed our lunch here and would definitely recommend.
Great Reuben and great goofy fries. The fries are probably the best I've ever had. Very distinct and sharp garlic flavor come through while still being crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The Reuben was awesome too. Just wish they had a sharper mustard. Felt like the sauce was a little mild
If you want to know what food is like in the afterlife just go to The Refuge and have the pastrami. There is nothing better than a long lunch with one of these and a beer. They have rotating taps and there's always something interesting (as opposed to most bars where the taps haven't been cleaned or rotated in years).
Cheesesteak!!!
You know the feeling. You're trying to work out what to have for dinner. Do you want a burger? I mean, of course you do. But do you want the kind of burger you think about days later, served hot, with an ice cold beer that perfectly compliments it? The kind of burger that you suddenly realize, "Hang on, I could have had one of these instead of those barely, warm greasy piles of nothing I've had before? Why have I been wasting my life on those?", then teeter on the edge of a personal crisis, when suddenly realizing, "Oh, right! I can come back here!" What's more, the staff here is great. They know their beers and what pairs best, and you wonder if maybe you found a new favorite, and maybe you'll realize that a burger is something that should be appreciated and looked forward to, rather than just default food because you couldn't come up with something else.
Cheesesteak is Philly authentic even with the “imported” Amoroso rolls
Good overall cheesesteak sandwich was not as good as I was expecting will try something else if I come back. Outside seating was good and drink menu was extensive
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I ordered a beer, pastrami sandwich, and garlic fries. The beer was barely cold and a bit flat. Everything came out very quickly. The sandwich was okay but was very pricey for the size, and didn't have much pastrami. The garlic fries tasted like the fries had been sitting around, hence how they were able to be served to quickly. Service was quick and friendly.
First time here, I think they can do better, half the food was cold, which is a little disappointing when it's a burger, and even more disappointing when it's cold fries.The garlic fried had waaaay too much garlic mush which kinda made them bitter. With that being said, the sandwich was really good, and the soups were delicious.Maybe 5 starts next time.
I had the Rueben and the full sandwich was $23. The sandwich's flavor itself was good, the bread was toasted, and the pastrami was great. But for $23 it did not come with any sides - not even a bag of chips. A half pickle and a small side of pickled onions were included. It was also extremely small. Therefore, it was not worth it. Service was great and they nail the atmosphere they're going for. food 3/5 (-2 for being overpriced) service 5/5 atmosphere 3/5 very "Atherthon" feeling if ifykyk
The meaty pastrami sandwich redefined excellence. This highly rated favorite lived up to its reputation as a great stop whenever I am in the area. The service is always grand, the food incredible and superb, and the atmosphere was very cool.
I have no idea of how many times I've been at The Refuge. Every time my friend and I want a nice beer and a delicious cheesesteak, we come here. To my delight everything was delicious and meat was cooked perfectly there's plenty of cheese sauce, the onions were grilled and the bun was so soft which makes all the difference in the world. The goofy fries are a must have! The house has so many beer options that you can come as many times as you want and still have new things to try. I would highly recommend the Refuge for anyone looking for a great atmosphere and delicious food along side nice drinks.