This is a great joint with a seasonally rotating menu, really friendly and inclusive folks, and great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
yuen Hom
We had high hopes for this place. We were there to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The booth seating was horrible. We kept slipping down on our seat. We ordered calamari and it was heavily breaded, fried and dry inside. We ordered bread and was served 4 cold dry and dry pieces with butter. I ordered the kale salad with quinoa and the kale was wilted and dry. The manager tried to say that it was massaged. There was no oil on the kale that needed to be massaged, it was just not fresh. Very disappointed in this place. And to add more to the experience, they charged us an extra 3% for using a credit card. Our waitress, Lauren, was excellent, however.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Anthony Gerard
Great ambience and staff! The cocktails are very good and original and the food is tasty! Cecelia is a fantastic server!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kathy Harrison
Everything was great. Drinks are delish and fun. Food was good and the Dubai chocolate dessert was amazing. The chef Remmie is awesome! Server Kat is too :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Peretto
Went here tonight with friends because we have heard decent reviews. We ordered drinks and then told our waitress that we were catching up and to give us some time. After continueing to pester us (like their was a time limit) we attempted to order. They were out of literally everything we tried to order ! The waitress apologized that they were in the process of changing their menu. We asked if we could then order from the new menu and were told we could not. After paying for our over priced drinks we left and went to a restaurant that could fulfill our orders. No wonder their bbq shop went down so fast ! Too bad, we were really hoping for a fun night out with our friends......
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dr Paula Ruffin DC
Such a great vibe! Great burger!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francisco Lozano
Stopped in to eat ahead of an 80's night party at The Magic Bag. Never have I felt more unwanted in a space. Our server kept asking limiting questions, like are you just getting drinks? Then, if we were just getting drinks and flat bread after ordering one. We indicated that we would also like to order entrees, and we were asked to provide advice on the timing of that order. Naturally, we said we could out them in then and there, and our server said they would right back. At that time, we were the only couple in our section, but our server did not return until three other couples were seated which was about 5-10 minutes later. Our server did not return to check on us for another 10-15 minutes, so nearly a half hour after they were to be right back to take our order. We ended up ordering another round of drinks, only, and the check due to the horrible service. Surprisingly, or not, the check came quick! Then, we get hit with the auto gratuity that is a whopping and undeserved 20%! Made sense how terrible the service was at that point. Not coming back, and advising others of what to expect.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Claudia Endres
Great drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Russ Turner
Have been here twice now. Impeccable service, great cocktails and delicious food make it very worthwhile. They rotate their food and drink menus regularly so there's always something new to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Nofar
Came here with a group of 4 as a walk in on a Saturday night. There was no wait. The cocktails were delicious. I ordered a tequila yuzu drink which was great. The old fashioned was very well balanced. The tea drink was amazing. I was surprised by how good the food was. The mussels and shishito peppers made for great starters. The pork chop was one of the best I’ve ever had, so tender and with delicious spiced apples, mustard, and puree. The fries were perfectly cooked with the burger. Everything was delightful and I was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely recommend this place for drinks and food.
Syndicate is a great place to eat for friends, a date, or by yourself. The food is seasonal and always great. Lea is a fantastic bartender providing friendly efficient service with a smile and a positive attitude. Side note, the desserts are some of the best I’ve had, they’re also seasonal and very unique. Just a warning to newcomers, the place is not cheap and there is an automatic 20% gratuity on all bills. Though the food is worth the price and their service is deserving of 20%, if not more. I’m not a drinker, but their cocktails look delicious, I have had some mocktails and it’s evident they’re made per order with fresh ingredients. The only critique I would give is to make it a little more known that the barback is the barback. The first couple times I went in I thought the other bartender was just rude and didn’t want to serve me, come to find out she was a barback and super cool.
Overall great place, check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evelyn Owens
Wonderful hidden gem...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Amy Vardijan
Cute ambiance with a nice bar. The cocktail menu and presentations stand out, but the taste of them dont live up to expectations. Staff doesn’t seem to be too hospitality driven and more casual, but they were friendly. Food comes out in large portions. Ordered shishito peppers, mussels, mushroom salad, portobello sandwich - pass on these but will give some other dishes a try. There’s potential and a great addition to Ferndale.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Lexa Schocke
Loved our experience at syndicate. The mood lighting, the patio, clean and well decorated bathrooms and ambiance was spectacular. Hostess was kind and we didnt have to wait even on a Saturday. I will say we finished apps before even placing out order making us late for my friends birthday party. My only suggestion is give yourself time to enjoy the experience. Will visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
brian laux
I've been here a few times now the menu is rotating. The Blackened Tuna Steak is absolutely amazing! I've had it 3 times. It comes with a sweet potato puree which is not to sweet and compliments the tuna perfectly. Along with a Chipotle type butter that is nice and Smoky flavored. The Steak Frites is really good, I had it medium it was very tender perfectly cut pieces added some sort of caramelized onions which made it excellent, The onions complimented the steak very well. The arugula salad was good. We had a few different mixed drinks from the menu they were all tasty including an off menu drink that was very good. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse with strawberries. It was good, could have been a little more flavor popping. Portions vary depending on what you get, overall I feel like the portions are pretty well sized for the price/flavor experience, this is not your everyday place for average Joe, this is for fine dining or wealthy. Our bill was over $200 with tip. Staff is very kind (shout out to Kate!) Owner is very kind and knowledgeable about drinks and their menu even though it's rotating. Service was quick, possible slower service if at capacity. Bar is small but nice.
This is a great joint with a seasonally rotating menu, really friendly and inclusive folks, and great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had high hopes for this place. We were there to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The booth seating was horrible. We kept slipping down on our seat. We ordered calamari and it was heavily breaded, fried and dry inside. We ordered bread and was served 4 cold dry and dry pieces with butter. I ordered the kale salad with quinoa and the kale was wilted and dry. The manager tried to say that it was massaged. There was no oil on the kale that needed to be massaged, it was just not fresh. Very disappointed in this place. And to add more to the experience, they charged us an extra 3% for using a credit card. Our waitress, Lauren, was excellent, however.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Great ambience and staff! The cocktails are very good and original and the food is tasty! Cecelia is a fantastic server!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Everything was great. Drinks are delish and fun. Food was good and the Dubai chocolate dessert was amazing. The chef Remmie is awesome! Server Kat is too :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here tonight with friends because we have heard decent reviews. We ordered drinks and then told our waitress that we were catching up and to give us some time. After continueing to pester us (like their was a time limit) we attempted to order. They were out of literally everything we tried to order ! The waitress apologized that they were in the process of changing their menu. We asked if we could then order from the new menu and were told we could not. After paying for our over priced drinks we left and went to a restaurant that could fulfill our orders. No wonder their bbq shop went down so fast ! Too bad, we were really hoping for a fun night out with our friends......
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Such a great vibe! Great burger!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in to eat ahead of an 80's night party at The Magic Bag. Never have I felt more unwanted in a space. Our server kept asking limiting questions, like are you just getting drinks? Then, if we were just getting drinks and flat bread after ordering one. We indicated that we would also like to order entrees, and we were asked to provide advice on the timing of that order. Naturally, we said we could out them in then and there, and our server said they would right back. At that time, we were the only couple in our section, but our server did not return until three other couples were seated which was about 5-10 minutes later. Our server did not return to check on us for another 10-15 minutes, so nearly a half hour after they were to be right back to take our order. We ended up ordering another round of drinks, only, and the check due to the horrible service. Surprisingly, or not, the check came quick! Then, we get hit with the auto gratuity that is a whopping and undeserved 20%! Made sense how terrible the service was at that point. Not coming back, and advising others of what to expect.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Great drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have been here twice now. Impeccable service, great cocktails and delicious food make it very worthwhile. They rotate their food and drink menus regularly so there's always something new to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here with a group of 4 as a walk in on a Saturday night. There was no wait. The cocktails were delicious. I ordered a tequila yuzu drink which was great. The old fashioned was very well balanced. The tea drink was amazing. I was surprised by how good the food was. The mussels and shishito peppers made for great starters. The pork chop was one of the best I’ve ever had, so tender and with delicious spiced apples, mustard, and puree. The fries were perfectly cooked with the burger. Everything was delightful and I was pleasantly surprised. Would definitely recommend this place for drinks and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Ravioli, Hamburger
Restaurantji Recommends
Syndicate is a great place to eat for friends, a date, or by yourself. The food is seasonal and always great. Lea is a fantastic bartender providing friendly efficient service with a smile and a positive attitude. Side note, the desserts are some of the best I’ve had, they’re also seasonal and very unique.
Just a warning to newcomers, the place is not cheap and there is an automatic 20% gratuity on all bills. Though the food is worth the price and their service is deserving of 20%, if not more.
I’m not a drinker, but their cocktails look delicious, I have had some mocktails and it’s evident they’re made per order with fresh ingredients.
The only critique I would give is to make it a little more known that the barback is the barback. The first couple times I went in I thought the other bartender was just rude and didn’t want to serve me, come to find out she was a barback and super cool.
Overall great place, check it out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful hidden gem...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cute ambiance with a nice bar. The cocktail menu and presentations stand out, but the taste of them dont live up to expectations. Staff doesn’t seem to be too hospitality driven and more casual, but they were friendly. Food comes out in large portions. Ordered shishito peppers, mussels, mushroom salad, portobello sandwich - pass on these but will give some other dishes a try. There’s potential and a great addition to Ferndale.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Loved our experience at syndicate. The mood lighting, the patio, clean and well decorated bathrooms and ambiance was spectacular. Hostess was kind and we didnt have to wait even on a Saturday. I will say we finished apps before even placing out order making us late for my friends birthday party. My only suggestion is give yourself time to enjoy the experience. Will visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I've been here a few times now the menu is rotating. The Blackened Tuna Steak is absolutely amazing! I've had it 3 times. It comes with a sweet potato puree which is not to sweet and compliments the tuna perfectly. Along with a Chipotle type butter that is nice and Smoky flavored. The Steak Frites is really good, I had it medium it was very tender perfectly cut pieces added some sort of caramelized onions which made it excellent, The onions complimented the steak very well. The arugula salad was good. We had a few different mixed drinks from the menu they were all tasty including an off menu drink that was very good. For dessert we had the chocolate mousse with strawberries. It was good, could have been a little more flavor popping. Portions vary depending on what you get, overall I feel like the portions are pretty well sized for the price/flavor experience, this is not your everyday place for average Joe, this is for fine dining or wealthy. Our bill was over $200 with tip. Staff is very kind (shout out to Kate!) Owner is very kind and knowledgeable about drinks and their menu even though it's rotating. Service was quick, possible slower service if at capacity. Bar is small but nice.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...