Awe man, pains me to write this.... What happened? Lol Very sad!
My mom lives nearby & this has been our: "Do you want to grab a quick bite? But, don't want to spend hours finding a good, quality restaurant, let's go down the street to Bar 1818" spot - for a couple years now. We haven't been in a few months & everything has changed.
Before I review, I would like to say that the bartender/server (tall, thin, long curly hair with blonde tips) is very nice; has a kind, warming energy, is very attentive & makes a damn good margarita! However, the same cannot be said for the "new" (new is in quotes bc he's def different from the last one, but I'm not sure how long he's been working there) Chef...
Sadly, our recent visit left much to be desired. We always used to rotate between the Fish Tacos, Side Fries, Caesar salad w. salmon, & the Niçoise Salad with a good cocktail or, glass of red wine.
The menu has undergone (again) a somewhat significant change & totes not for the better: the Niçoise salad is no longer on the menu - it was huge, lot's of fresh veggies & came with fresh, grilled salmon. We opted for our usual favorites—the Fish Tacos & the Caesar Salad w. salmon—but were sorely disappointed.
The Fish Tacos, which used to be bomb, now suffer from chewy batter & stale (I think) fryer oil. While the cod itself was fresh & flaky, the unheated corn tortillas were (to be expected when not heated) mealy & dry. The overabundance of Avocado Crema (which was also fresh & flavorful) turned the tacos & fish slightly soggy after only a few bites. It's all about how you layer! ? The Caesar Salad w "poached salmon" was a real letdown. The salmon was flavorless & oddly chopped into small, "crumbles" that resembled canned salmon. It was also very cold (used to come grilled), it felt as though it had been pre-chilled & then added to the salad.
The side of fries were undercooked & disappointing - please make sure they're cooked thoroughly before serving.
Our entree's were served about 5-6 minutes apart from each other as well - not a major issue, but the salad came out last, which was weird considering the salmon was already cooked prior....
Total was about $60, which felt a little excessive given the poor execution of the dishes & for how incredibly disappointing everything was. It's disheartening to see such a decline in quality (but more over execution) at a place we've NEVER ONCE had a bad experience at.
Again, despite the top notch & attentive service from our server/bartender, the kitchen's performance was severely lacking.
Last, it may seem as if I'm being a "price snob" or whatever you want to call it, but I have zero issues with paying a high price for a well executed, quality meal. Again, bartender killed it with flavor & execution of drink, so quality was def there.
Sadly, our once-reliable spot is no longer worth the visit. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
M. Klein
Unfortunately they were only open for drinks, when I stopped in (weekday). Signage shows open 12-8 p.m. They said it was opening at 6:00 p.m. for food. Happy hour 4-6 p.m. It does look nice and inviting inside. Pretty cool layout. Lots of drink options from craft brews to wine etc. Decent food selection as well. We'll have to stop back and try it out when they are serving food.
Atmosphere: 4
Lisa Geartz
We always pop in if we are nearby. Their unique selections of beer and cocktails has never disappointed us. The food is good too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Rost
Surprisingly good for a bar in a grocery store... But I like it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chuong Phu
Such good, much yum.
Tom Storm
Way better than you'd expect for a bar in a grocery store. Free pool table, good food, good cocktails and a good selection of local beers on tap.
Honky Tonk Guy
Never open, hours were confirmed by business online but we went here and they were closed. Got yelled at by employees for trying to go in. What a waste…
Buffalo Guy
Never open, hours were confirmed by business online but we went here and they were closed. Got yelled at by employees for trying to go in. What a waste…
Josephine Andrews
Had an meeting there, was a great place!!
Jennifer Stoll
Meals came out 15 minutes apart with only two other people in the restaurant. Food was ok.
Beyond burger and regular pub burger review. Truffle fries review. All are garbage now. You pay a dollar for a powder that's added to the fries, not like the description. Beyond burger is now half the size it once was, literally. Ordered with lettuce bun. Before was a baby butter lettuce leaf now, it's a wrinkled nasty lookin lettuce leaf with no hardiness. Beef patty tasted like meatloaf with no seasoning. They now smash the patties which kills any flavor it would have had. Even the texture was horrendous. Ordered to go. Will not order from this menu ever again. We used to be regulars. Not anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Review Time
This is the new menu. Food is delicious
Clutch Tastic
New menu cauliflower nachos were great. The raw jalapeños were too strong. Needs to be grilled. Beyond burger cooked perfectly.
Lovely salad's And wrapz
Food is delicious!! Customer service excellent Alexis was so nice very helpful I enjoy my time here!!!!!
Neina Cichon
Their beyond burgers and sweet potato fries are amazing! They have a decent selection of beers on tap. The mixed drinks are just okay.
Awe man, pains me to write this.... What happened? Lol Very sad!
My mom lives nearby & this has been our: "Do you want to grab a quick bite? But, don't want to spend hours finding a good, quality restaurant, let's go down the street to Bar 1818" spot - for a couple years now. We haven't been in a few months & everything has changed.
Before I review, I would like to say that the bartender/server (tall, thin, long curly hair with blonde tips) is very nice; has a kind, warming energy, is very attentive & makes a damn good margarita! However, the same cannot be said for the "new" (new is in quotes bc he's def different from the last one, but I'm not sure how long he's been working there) Chef...
Sadly, our recent visit left much to be desired. We always used to rotate between the Fish Tacos, Side Fries, Caesar salad w. salmon, & the Niçoise Salad with a good cocktail or, glass of red wine.
The menu has undergone (again) a somewhat significant change & totes not for the better: the Niçoise salad is no longer on the menu - it was huge, lot's of fresh veggies & came with fresh, grilled salmon. We opted for our usual favorites—the Fish Tacos & the Caesar Salad w. salmon—but were sorely disappointed.
The Fish Tacos, which used to be bomb, now suffer from chewy batter & stale (I think) fryer oil. While the cod itself was fresh & flaky, the unheated corn tortillas were (to be expected when not heated) mealy & dry. The overabundance of Avocado Crema (which was also fresh & flavorful) turned the tacos & fish slightly soggy after only a few bites. It's all about how you layer! ? The Caesar Salad w "poached salmon" was a real letdown. The salmon was flavorless & oddly chopped into small, "crumbles" that resembled canned salmon. It was also very cold (used to come grilled), it felt as though it had been pre-chilled & then added to the salad.
The side of fries were undercooked & disappointing - please make sure they're cooked thoroughly before serving.
Our entree's were served about 5-6 minutes apart from each other as well - not a major issue, but the salad came out last, which was weird considering the salmon was already cooked prior....
Total was about $60, which felt a little excessive given the poor execution of the dishes & for how incredibly disappointing everything was. It's disheartening to see such a decline in quality (but more over execution) at a place we've NEVER ONCE had a bad experience at.
Again, despite the top notch & attentive service from our server/bartender, the kitchen's performance was severely lacking.
Last, it may seem as if I'm being a "price snob" or whatever you want to call it, but I have zero issues with paying a high price for a well executed, quality meal. Again, bartender killed it with flavor & execution of drink, so quality was def there.
Sadly, our once-reliable spot is no longer worth the visit. ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Unfortunately they were only open for drinks, when I stopped in (weekday). Signage shows open 12-8 p.m. They said it was opening at 6:00 p.m. for food. Happy hour 4-6 p.m. It does look nice and inviting inside. Pretty cool layout. Lots of drink options from craft brews to wine etc. Decent food selection as well. We'll have to stop back and try it out when they are serving food.
Atmosphere: 4
We always pop in if we are nearby. Their unique selections of beer and cocktails has never disappointed us. The food is good too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Surprisingly good for a bar in a grocery store... But I like it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such good, much yum.
Way better than you'd expect for a bar in a grocery store. Free pool table, good food, good cocktails and a good selection of local beers on tap.
Never open, hours were confirmed by business online but we went here and they were closed. Got yelled at by employees for trying to go in. What a waste…
Never open, hours were confirmed by business online but we went here and they were closed. Got yelled at by employees for trying to go in. What a waste…
Had an meeting there, was a great place!!
Meals came out 15 minutes apart with only two other people in the restaurant. Food was ok.
Restaurantji Recommends
Beyond burger and regular pub burger review. Truffle fries review. All are garbage now. You pay a dollar for a powder that's added to the fries, not like the description. Beyond burger is now half the size it once was, literally. Ordered with lettuce bun. Before was a baby butter lettuce leaf now, it's a wrinkled nasty lookin lettuce leaf with no hardiness. Beef patty tasted like meatloaf with no seasoning. They now smash the patties which kills any flavor it would have had. Even the texture was horrendous. Ordered to go. Will not order from this menu ever again. We used to be regulars. Not anymore.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
This is the new menu. Food is delicious
New menu cauliflower nachos were great. The raw jalapeños were too strong. Needs to be grilled. Beyond burger cooked perfectly.
Food is delicious!! Customer service excellent Alexis was so nice very helpful I enjoy my time here!!!!!
Their beyond burgers and sweet potato fries are amazing! They have a decent selection of beers on tap. The mixed drinks are just okay.
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