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   OpenTable Diner

   Indiana

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   I was very disappointed with my dining experience at Vivante. The end of Dry January is a time to celebrate and we chose Vivante. I wish we would've went someplace else. The restaurant is in the Carmichael hotel in downtown Carmel. It's brightly lit, kind of small. Some of the table are back to back with other tables which is off putting. We chose Vivante, partly because of the Devour Indy menu and partly because it was new to us. Once we sat down, we ordered some cocktails, then we were informed that the only beef dish on the devour menu, the Cognac Short Rib, had run out. It was 7:00. They opened at 5:00 and were already out of the the only dish I wanted. We started looking for other restaurants in the area to go to as the rest of the menu, not just the devour menu, wasn't appealing. I didn't want to pay $28 for a burger nor did I want to pay $60 for a steak as that wasn't my vibe for the night. Since we had already ordered our drinks, we decided to stay and make due. I opted for the crispy skin salmon from the devour menu with the French onion soup and crème brûlée. My g/f ordered the pomme frites and waygu beef ravioli with truffle. The frites were average at best, the aioli was not good, it had little flavor. I expected more from the French onion soup. It was, again, average. The crispy skin salmon was bland. It was a an ok size piece of fish, but had zero flavor. It was below average for sure. The crème brûlée was obviously batch made as the caramelized top was cold, when it should have been hot to offset the cold custard portion. Again, below average. The service was slow. Nothing about this place stood out. The drinks were probably the best part, but even those were just ok. I would not recommend this place. For an "upscale" place, it is no where near worth the price.

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   sara

   Indiana

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   Good food and excellent service.

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   CPMic

   Indiana

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Perfect evening!

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   KSDFoodies

   Indiana

   54 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   54 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   First time trying Vivante French Eatery thanks to Devour Indy. Our first corse was onion soup and beet salad. Both were good. We had the Airline Chicken and Short Rib as main courses. Chicken was very good. Short Rib was tender but could have used more of a reduction sauce as it was a bit dry. Cocktails were excellent. Bread pudding was a miss for both of us. Setting was very nice and service was very good. We will definitely try again as there were many things on the regular menu that sounded delicious.

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   ReneW

   Las Vegas

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   We dined at Vicente first time during 2023 Devour Indy. Stopped first at the hotel’s little lounge for a top notch cocktail lovingly prepared by a very knowledgeable mixologist. On to dinner. Wonderful welcome by the hostesses, than our server. French onion soup so good I could’ve been in Paris. Beautiful plating for our dinners each with some interesting unusual ingredient that our server articulately explained. Finally the warm French bread pudding with caramel sauce. Every thing, literally everything comprising a magnificent experience. Will definitely be returning.

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   hhdrf

   Indiana

   164 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   164 reviews

   Dined on 23 January 2023

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   Excellent breakfast as always

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   GeneM

   Indiana

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 8 January 2023

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   I love this place. I have eaten dinner and brunch at this restaurant. The food is fabulous. The service is impeccable. I highly recommend it.

   Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi Gene! Thank you so much for the 5 star review and the kind words, we certainly appreciate it! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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   TraceeF

   Key West

   7 reviews

   1.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 8 January 2023

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   My husband’s birthday and I advised ahead, the hostesses acknowledged it. After waiting more than 30 minutes we received our drink from the bar. When our salads finally arrived, three main components were missing and it was plated on a plate slightly larger than a bread plate. When I called the missing component issue to our server she attempted to be disagreeable, even coming close to my salad pointing with her extremely long artificial finger nails. Our entrees did not arrive at our table until two hours after we were seated. The sea bass was good but it was plated with two small strands of overly charred broccolini and a smear of parsnip purée. We had to ask for bread, it came after our entrees. There were large gaps when our server was not present to ask for something, etc. Three tables of two who were seated more than an hour after we were, had drinks, salads and entrees before our entrees came out. We were never given an explanation in this regard. Additionally, someone else in the restaurant had a birthday and the staff came out and recognized it, sang a short happy birthday and brought dessert. This was not offered to my husband. We ended by taking desserts back to our hotel suite. This was an extremely disappointing dining experience, as we purposely chose the Hotel Carmichael as a birthday getaway and made reservations two weeks in advance for Vivante. I’m perplexed as to what the issues were, as there appeared to be an adequate number of visible staff. The salad and entree mentioned above, plus one margarita was $74.00. The food was something that all could have fit on 1/2 of a regular sized dinner plate. With dessert added our check was $220.00. We dine out often so I am well versed on pricing regarding fine dining, this was overly priced, and not an enjoyable meal. While we do expect that fine dining is an experience that is not rushed, it is not acceptable to wait the periods of time we waited.

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   MatthewH

   Indiana

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 7 January 2023

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   Great service and very good food. Very pleasant experience.

   Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi Matthew! Thank you so much for the 4 star review and the kind words, we certainly appreciate it! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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    CarolynW

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2023

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    We had a great indeed Uk experience tonight at vivante! Leah did a great job serving us. The short rib and sea bass were cooked to perfection with great flavors!! We will go back!

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi Carolyn! Thank you so much for the 5 star review and the kind words, we certainly appreciate it! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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    RomeoG

    Indiana

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 6 January 2023

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    This is a very elegant place but the food was a little under our expectations. The salmon in the salad was too hard, crab cake too salty… We ordered one desert (chocolate ice cream) which was a really great, but we waited much too long for it. The Camembert cheese was though really good! For the elegance of this place (hotel Carmichael), I would have expected just a little better service and food.

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi Romeo! Thank you so much for the 4 star review and the feed back, we hope to earn that 5th star on your next visit! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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    JeffS

    Indiana

    82 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2023

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    First visit. The place in beautiful. Our server, Sarena was terrific. We ordered the Chacuterie which was very good. For dinner we had Short Rib which was very good. Plus we had Stuffed Pork Tenderloin which was good but a little dry and bland. We had a very pleasant evening and will be back.

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for the 4 star review and the feed back, we hope to earn that 5th star on your next visit! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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    Vickie

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2023

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    They definitely need to hire more help. When our food was taking too long I asked the hostess to help our server - she said oh no I’m the hostess I don’t help. There were only 2 tables including us. The manager was very apologetic and explained people don’t want to work and recruiting people is a challenge. As a Carmel resident I know they can afford to offer more money to servers.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2023

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    Lovely staff- the hostess was nice and very helpful. The server was quick, attentive, and was also very nice. The food was fantastic. The eggs were cooked beautifully and the banana fosters crepe was sublime. 10/10 would recommend

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi there! Thank you so much for the 5 star review and the kind words, we certainly appreciate it! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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    DougO

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2023

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    The scrambled eggs tasted extra good and the veggie crepe was a homerun. Our coffee was strong and bold as usual. Allison was our server and she was excellent...Viva he needs to keep her!

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi Doug! Thank you so much for the 5 star review and the kind words, we certainly appreciate it! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Very dissapointing

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    Kentoos

    Indiana

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience5

    Almost 3 hours to get served our meal. Way too long and the restaurant was only half full.

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    ElleR

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2022

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    Not as good as we remembered…

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi Elle! Thank you so much for the 4 star review and the feed back, we hope to earn that 5th star on your next visit! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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    LisaH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2022

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    The Hotel common areas are lovely. The restaurant space is small but doesn't feel cramped and has a lot of natural light. Staff were polite but we didn't see our waitperson to refill beverages though the manager did refill our water and coffee. The food was good though not exceptional. I did respond to their online question about if there was a special occasion - it was our wedding anniversary - but that was not acknowledged at all so if you are wanting something special for a birthday or anniversary, you may need to follow up with a phone call. Overall, we enjoyed our breakfast.

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for the 4 star review and the feed back, we hope to earn that 5th star on your next visit! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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    EmmaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2022

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    Loved it! Madison did a great job and the food was exquisite. My personal favorite was the sea bass and chocolate mousse. My partner and I were there for just about 2 hours, perfect for a date night!

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, and atmosphere. We are looking forward to coming back.

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    LESLIEJ

    Indiana

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2022

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    Beautiful hotel, like the ambiance of the place. The food was hit and miss. Some items were very good and some just ok. Our server was very nice but went long periods without seeing her or having drinks and the food was not spaced well. Very expensive for the overall experience.

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    MLP52

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2022

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    The menu has expanded since we last dined at Vivanti around 9 mos ago. It was a nice surprise to have more options. The entrees are very good, especially the peppercorn steak which my wife and daughter enjoyed. However the prices are very high and thus I consider the value to be medium for the money. Service continues to be an issue; we had to ask to have our dirty dishes removed. Ambiance is a plus but shockingly there was no coat check so we had to deal with our winter coats as best as possible. Overall a good dining experience but not a superb one, especially for the money.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2022

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    This was my second time going there. Unfortunately the Manu was changed and we didn’t really like it! We ate took pictures, didn’t complain about the food and went to Anthony’s chop house to get dessert and ordered another bottle of wine! Hopefully they keep their old menu

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 14 January 2023Hi there! Thank you so much for the 3 star review and the feed back, we hope to earn that 4th or 5th star on your next visit! Eric Kichler, Vivante French Eatery Manager, 317-688-1025

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2022

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    It was just ok.

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 28 December 2022Hi there! Thank you so much for the 3 stars, we hope to earn that 4th & 5th star on your next visit! Eric Kichler, Vivante Restaurant Manager, 317-688-1025.

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    LauraH

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2022

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    We ate here for brunch with reservations. For the price point it did not meet expectations. I had the classic eggs Benedict. The potatoes on the side were cold. My date had the Vivante Breakfast and their potatoes were also cold as well as bacon extremely well done. Service staff did not come by to check on us so we did not have ample opportunity to bring it to their attention. When we did have the opportunity there was no effort to bring a hot dish or correct the problem. Very disappointing experience.

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 28 December 2022Hi Laura! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback, we certainly appreciate it! My sincere apologies, this is not how we operate nor is it acceptable, I would like to invite you back to brunch with my compliments. Would you please allow us a second chance to make it right? Eric Kichler, Vivante Restaurant Manager, 317-688-1025.

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    Wineman

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2022

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    I had wanted to try this place for a couple of years. It was ok. Nothing special and nothing especially bad. It was cold where our table was. The wine we ordered from the list was not available but they had a nice substitute. Onion soup was excellent. The restaurant is very attractive.

    Vivante French EateryResponded on 28 December 2022Hi there Wineman! Thank you so much for the 3 stars and the kind words, we hope to earn that 4th & 5th star on your next visit! Eric Kichler, Vivante Restaurant Manager, 317-688-1025.

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    Spajnky

    Indiana

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this restaurant. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have a restaurant of this caliber in my little city. The food is always amazing and the waite staff very attentive. We enjoyed a breakfast of quiche and croque madam.

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    KimIndy

    Indiana

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2022

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    Vivante' was very good! I highly recommend the Steak! Good wine selection as well.

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    KnowledgeableDiner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    This had been on our "definitely try" list of restaurants for awhile. They didn't have any reservations until 8:45. We walked in and there were approximately 10 people in the restaurant with 4 of them at the bar being loud and rude. We were ushered into a seat for two between the entrance and exit to the kitchen ... when the entire room was available. I ordered the duck and it was dry and tasteless. The apples and spinach were boiled - poorly with zero taste. The carrots were pureed. None of which was described on the menu. My partner had mushrooms with some sort of pureed green goo that had zero taste. The wine was decent but extremely overpriced. Left half the bottle undrank. We had to wait for our water to be refilled and the wait staff had to be told to stop setting up breakfast while they still had diners for dinner. When told, they threw a fit in front of us. It was an extreme disappointment. Do not go here.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2022

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    Food and wine were excellent. Service was good but they seemed somewhat inexperienced. We would definitely go back.

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    JeannineF

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2022

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    Beautiful atmosphere! Loved our server snd desserts with drinks! Right next to Palladium and Christkindlmarkt.

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    Happy123

    Indiana

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2022

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    My sea bass was excellent. My husband's steak was wonderful. The atmosphere and location are great - right on the Monon. It was nice and quiet in the restaurant. The service was good except between appetizers and main course it took a very long time! We weren't impressed with the French Onion Soup, pretty bland. I liked the warm cheese and bread. My friends also enjoyed their meals.

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    sunshine333

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2022

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    It’s very, very hard to find. And it’s in a hotel. The directions on Open Table spins you in circles. The person that answered the phone actually stayed on the phone with me until I arrived. I was so frustrated. She knew the GPS directions was wrong. I was thankful for her. The hotel is beautiful. I’m sure there was an elevator but I couldn’t find it. I had a disabled person with me, we made it down the two flights of stairs. This was very much a hotel restaurant, not a stand alone. The atmosphere was a hotel restaurant. Not at all what I wanted. I wanted a French restaurant. We got hotel food, brunch at that- no food, food. I had an omelette and she had crepes. Staff was nice, valet parking was cheap and easiest considering all of the traffic and major construction in this small area.

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    TastyMeal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Enjoyed lunch. Sophisticated ambiance. Will definitely visit again.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2022

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    My fiancé and I enjoyed one of the best breakfast experiences we’ve ever had! Cassidy is amazing, we’ll definitely be back!

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    SteveL

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food, drinks were great, and excellent service on every level.

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2022

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    We love coming here and we do so every time we’re in town! It’s a little piece of Paris in Indiana.

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    Babygirl

    Phoenix

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2022

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    It’s just so lovely and the food and service are both excellent!

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    Chris

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Overall great experience. Always have a great time with friends and family here.

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