Si Bon
Rancho Mirage
(201)
Rancho Mirage
(201)
201 customer reviews
Emmanuel T.
I work close by & I've always seen this restaurant next door to my friend's donut shop but had never tried it so finally decided to try it on my day off for early bird dinner with my wife & we weren't disappointed! The staff was really friendly & attentive. The food was delicious & also my margarita! The chicken piccata with the mashed potatoes & veggies also carrot soufflé were really good! The Caesar salad was good also & lastly my espresso gelato was perfect to end my meal More...
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A A.
Overall a good experience. It was a little slow getting the bill at the end. BUTThe food was good. I had the French crepe and it was soooo soft and savory and layered with flavor despite its simplicity- crepe, ham, eggs, gruyère, chives. Hubby had the basic breakfast and it was good too. The pancakes are WAY better than the waffles though FYI (sorry Si Bon). Waffles were a little bread tasting. Which is why I gave the overall experience 4 stars. Worth a visit if your in the area though More...
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Calli B.
A year ago I would have given Si Bon 6 stars! Their food so delicious and cooked with care. However the last time I ordered Schnitzel (my favorite dish), it had totally changed. No longer home made, delicately breaded, and fried to perfection (a truly unique experience), this time it looked and tasted like a frozen cardboard patty heavily breaded and reheated, like out of a bulk package. I was so disappointed... In all fairness, from what I hear, the rest of the menu is great, but the Schnitzel they made was so wonderful, I can't go back until they return to their fine Belgian cooking. If I wanted heavily breaded Patties I could have gone to one of the other restaurants in the desert. More...
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Luis U.
I was looking forward to their waffle chicken sandwich but it was disappointing. Chicken was too dry (the server hyped it up saying that it was jidori chicken) - don't recommend it. My brother got the eggs benedict and the eggs were over cooked and soggy waffles. Waitress was nice saved it from a 1 star More...
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Priscilla M.
Very traditional French/Belgian bistro. Come early, before 5:30, and order price fix dinner for about $30 per person, great value. Food is very good, service is also very good. Will come back. More...
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Marisa T.
First time here tonight, no clue why I've never been here before. Excellent service & quaintly sophisticated atmosphere. We both opted for the Early Bird Specials that run until 5:30 during the week. The chicken piccata was delicious & the green beans that accompanied were cooked perfectly. I had the crème brûlée to finish which was creamy & delicious! The sangria was okay, I've had much better elsewhere. But overall, this was an excellent experience & meal. We'll definitely be back to try other things. More...
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Irene R.
Mostly my review is for the service because it was above and beyond. From the moment we arrived we were treated like special guests- our children were spoken to by a lovely woman who I assume is the owner because she was so welcoming. Most restaurants only greet adults when we arrive- this was unique and a great start to our experience. The atmosphere was so nice on the patio and we were seated right away. It was our daughters birthday and everyone seemed to be greeting her with birthday wishes. The menu was perfect for brunch and served promptly. We felt relaxed throughout the meal. At the conclusion of our meal, our daughter was treated to the most delicious chocolate mousse I've ever tasted as a birthday treat on the house. Thank you for a lovely experience. We can't wait to visit again.My only wish- I would love if you offered a croque madame on bread instead of waffle - although the dish was very tasty, the waffle got soggy fairly quickly. I still ate every bite and enjoyed it though! More...
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David H.
Love this place. My wife and I found this place while on our honeymoon back in October of 2020. Since then we have made the hour drive back multiple times just for breakfast and have convinced multiple family members to come out an join us. The waffles and very light and crispy, the savory crepes are delicious and the lobster asparagus is also incredible. We will continue to make the occasional drive for that special breakfast. More...
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Jesus M.
GF loved this place. Coming back on our next trip to the desert. Highly recommend the Mango waffles!
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Brenton B.
My wife and I had the opportunity to enjoy breakfast here prior to our drive home from Palm Springs. First off, let me say that they have some of the best brewed coffee in the entire Coachella Valley. ..sounds crazy but it is amazing. The savory crepes are incredible. Definitely still need to save some room for the Belgian waffle for a sweet fix. Has a good size outdoor covered patio where dogs are very welcome. Indoor seating area is nice with cute decor. Prices are good. Definitely a place to try out when looking for Sunday breakfast/brunch. Would recommend reservation but not absolutely required. More...
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John S.
My husband and I have been coming to Si Bon every time we are in the desert. Food is always very good, and most items on the menu are great. Tonight we had Kelly as our server, she was great and very, very accommodating. We both ordered cocktails, however the cucumber martini (which I order every time I visit Si Bon) had no elder flower in the martini (which I am extremely familiar with). Not seeing our server, i took my drink to the bartender. When I approached the bar tender and mentioned there was no elder flower in my drink. The bartender snapped back at me by stating "I made your drink and there is elder flower in the cocktail". She proceeded to say, "do you want more?" I said no, I just want a small splash of elder flower. I expected a fresh cocktail but instead she put the drink back in the shaker which I thought was unusual. She continued to ask if I wanted more with a sarcastic attitde, in a bothered way. At this time, my server approached me at the bar to ask what was wrong, I explained and the server kindly said I bring it to you at your table. As I left the bar, I said thank you to the bartender, she ignored my sentiment. The server brought the drink over in the attempt to make amends to a very uncomfortable but simple request. When I finished dinner and began to leave the restaurant, I again stated to the bartender, "Thank you for your service". The bartender did not respond, chose to ignore my friendly gesture as if I was invisible. The only thing I may be guilty of is requesting a splash of elderflower to a simple cocktail. What happened to a little kindness? How about serving a little bit of love and appreciation to your customers? With all the hundreds and hundreds of great classics and fun restaurants in the desert to choos from, should staff be nice? What ever happened to appreciation of the customer?Food is always good here, however I need to learn that one bartender who is having a bad day can ruin the evening. I need to work on not letting that happen. More...
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Al C.
First time visitor to Si Bon, meeting a local couple there for dinner. The menu was very interesting, settled on the Wienerschnitzel plate. The portion was very satisfying but the condiments included made the dish an adventure worth trying. Would recommend Si Bon to all visiting the Palm Springs/ Rancho Mirage area. More...
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Vanessa H.
This is a very cute place and the food is amazing here! I'm definitely going back several times. The service is well and there is barely any waiting for a table. Good for having breakfast with close family/friends! More...
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Gayle H.
Great food excellent and consistent staff. The chef is very "house-proud" and routinely walks the floor to be sure all is well with his clients.
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Stephanie M.
Friendly service, variety of options and great food all around. Try the beef stroganoff for sure!!!
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Kallie A.
The food and the service is amazing but I unfortunately have to give four stars because of the flies. If you eat outside be prepared to be not slightly inconvenienced but swarmed by flies. It really makes me sad because otherwise I would have given five stars but when you are spending $50 per entree you shouldn't have to fight off a swarm of flies. I will try again in the future hopefully by then they have it figured out. Otherwise the food was incredible and the service was amazing. Just don't sit outside. More...
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Laura T.
I should have known something was wrong when we pulled up and the restaurant's name is written in the Disney font (facepalm). Then we sit down and the menus light up - which I guess is cool? It was a little bit tacky in my opinion, but I was trying to reserve judgment since this restaurant came recommended. So we ordered some food: duck pate, wedge salad, Brussels sprouts salad, 2 steak frites, a lobster Mac and cheese and the pistachio crusted rack of lamb. It was all pretty average honestly. Like it wasn't the worst food I've had, but it wasn't good. The pate was in 2 blocks on a bed of lightly dressed salad with two hard pieces of toast. The wedge salad was pretty good but the Brussels sprouts salad didn't have any flavor and was too sweet. The rack of lamb out came looking like we were eating at an old person's home with boiled vegetables.And I wouldn't mind so much if this was a $-$$ restaurant. But the lobster Mac and cheese was $32 and the rack of lamb was $48. I don't want to spend $48 on boiled vegetables. I will say that lamb had decent flavor and good texture - it came off the bone relatively easily and wasn't too chewy. But the lobster Mac and cheese just felt like glorified pasta with too much cheese. At least they gave us a lot of lobster but it didn't taste great. All in all - I'd skip! More...
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Susan C.
Our favorite spot for breakfast!!Can't get enough if their blueberry pancakes Or just plain old waffles. Never dry,cold,hard,or tasteless! !Always warm and tender- just waiting for a little butter and syrup!! The best!! Thank you Si BonPrompt and very courteous service More...
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Mike C.
This is our very first time at Si Bon And we were very pleasantly surprised. We had a Nicoise salad with grilled salmon. Delicious! Also had eggs Benedict on a homemade hash and blueberry pancakes. The blueberry pancakes were so light and airy and had plenty of blueberries in them they were to die for. This service is nice they're very prompt and attentive. We will definitely come back here again More...
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Cecilia H.
Service sucked, coffee was good, food was terrible, my mojito was disgusting, flat no flavor just tastes like lemon water w/ flat soda. Flies were inside the restaurant constantly landing on us. Never again going there. More...
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Monty D.
Stepping into Si Bon you'll instantly realize that this IS a European bistro with the Brussels' feel. We arrived without reservations, which is highly recommended, and were seated promptly. The staff was prompt and attentive. There is a very slower pace (but not reflected in their service) and soothing atmosphere here.Of course, we had NO choice but to order the Mango Stuffed Belgian Waffles. This exceeded expectations. The waffle had the deep pockets and was very crunchy, but not overcooked. Surprisingly the crunchiness held up through the entire meal. It was light and airy. The fruit was fresh. The custard appeared to be gelatinase BUT was quite smooth, rich and deeply flavored without being overly sugary. It had a dusting of sugar that had been caramelized on top which was a great textural balance to the creamy custard. All the pieces of this plate worked very well together.We also had the Eggs Benedict House Corned Beef Hash. This was served on a half of a waffle (not Belgian - this was half the thickness, shallow pockets and no sweetness or crunch). The eggs were a bit under-cooked and the whites a bit runny. The corned beef hash barely fit under the eggs. These were under flavored. The Hollandaise sauce was missing the lemon tang and depth. Again, there was barely enough to cover the eggs. The cubed potatoes didn't have any seasoning.In spite of being a European bistro with a slower pace atmosphere, management isn't staid. For the outdoor patio diners, there are table top fans (see my pic). Also on their whimsical note, see my last pic (I haven't seen this before). More...
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Brenda B.
I had the most disgusting breakfast....cubed potatoes hard and cold, waffle hard and scorched, ......they call this eggs Benedict? ????i was alone and ignored until a tablewith two persons was seated next to me.To call this Belgian is disgraceful...... More...
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Sarah G.
One of my favorite breakfast places. Good food from a limited menu. Hosts are always very present pleasant and wait staff is efficient and polite. Also has great lunch menu of delicious salads and waffle sandwiches. More...
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S W.
Yesterday we decided to have an early dinner. My boyfriend ordered the Bratwurst based on the waitresses recommendation. One bite and he wanted to send it back, which he didn't tell me . $24 for bland! Meanwhile, I ordered the Mediterranean Grilled veggies and pasta. One bite and I wanted to send mine back, but I didn't tell my boyfriend. $27 for zero flavor and sticky pasta.Instead, we both ate our meals because we did not want to be "those" people. What a waste, and a huge reminder that speaking up is better than not. Two club soda and cranberry drinks. Two over salty soups. And two overpriced entrees. $101 bucks for lousy food!!!! More...
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Jen R.
Recently discovered this local gem after 2 years in the desert. Excellent food, drinks, service, atmosphere. The pasta dishes are fantastic (though we wish there were 1 or 2 more! ), the salads (papaya salad and brussel sprout salad) are always so fresh. Fantastic happy hour with elevated food selections (try the lamb chop or crab cake!). Excellent wine beer and cocktail choice. Suggest reservations. Will make this a regular dinner spot! More...
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Jonette F.
Maybe one of the worst breakfasts ever. Waffles had to have come out of a bag. Small and tasteless. Kellogg Ego waffles are twice as good. Potatoes also must have come prepackaged. No seasoning at all with zero flavor. Granola with Greek yogurt came with smallest amount of fruit I have ever seen. 3 Half pieces of strawberries, a few raspberries and small amount of blueberries. Oh and for sure pre-packaged granola. We came here because reviews were good. Maybe they actually make things for lunch and dinner. I will never know cause would never go back. Will say one nice thing and that the service was pleasant and efficient. Do not go here for breakfast! More...
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Leslie B.
I took my mom out for Mother's day and the food was cold and under cooked my mom's soup was salty and cold it was not a good brunch they put my food in a bag after we said that we didn't want it. The bad thing was they still charged me $42.00 I would have no problem paying for half of it but no. So I will go back today. More...
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Mark L.
Been here many times and have found the food is hugely inconsistent.The service is always wonderful I don't know if it's the owner who is at the reception but very nice but the chefs need to step it up! ! We have on multiple occasions received waffles (a core part of many dishes) that seem to have been cooked hours if not days earlier, they are stale flavorless, and should not be served under any circumstances! Ordering the lobster on this kind of waffle ruins the meal. One dropping $300 we expect more much more! I also ordered the meatloaf and the mushroom gravy was so salty it dominated the whole dish, is the chef tasting the food? On the other hand, we have had Times for the waffles are cooked freshly and are wonderful and the food is seasoned correctly so I hope you can fix this as it is not right to be taking this much money for food that is not made with the care! More...
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Akemi L.
I was so excited to learn that they could make crepes with gluten free ingredients. I had a GF crepes with ham and cheese. It was filling and delicious. My hubby had the American breakfast. Prices were reasonable and we had good service. This will be one of our breakfast places to go to when we are visiting Palm Desert. More...
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Pam M.
Superb service and food. The deserts are wonderous! Try the macadamia tart! Or the waffle with fruit and cream stuff on top! Great coffee also
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Kat A.
Grreeeaaaattt Brunch! Minimal wait time. Lots of seating options indoors and out. Staff was super nice and attentive. Family friendly. Good for big parties. Lucky me we went with a party of 5 so I got to try a lot of yummy dishes!They are known for their Belgian waffles and you must try the Mango stuffed Belgian waffles! It was the perfect sweet and salty combination. Wow!Also tried both a sweet AND savory crepe. You can't go wrong with the Nutella and Banana and the French crepe. At the end of our meal I actually finished the Nutella and Banana as my dessert. Chef's kiss! Try the the corned beef hash Benedict! The eggs were perfectly made! The sauce, wow! Some of us had the cubed fries as sides and everyone agreed that they were seasoned perfectly. I asked for mine to be extra crispy and they got it right.Extensive menu. There's something for everyone. My only gripe were the flies. But I think that's a desert problem and not the restaurant's lol. We were seated by the patio door so the flies wanted to say hi to our table each time. More...
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Katherine S.
I especially like it for breakfast or lunch. There breakfast meals are the better than dinner in my opinion.
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Nancy F.
Main course was pretty good -side veggies tasted like overcooked frozen vegetables. Very pricey for what you get. The service was excellent though and the outdoor seating area was very nice.
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Ken J.
Very good great quiche and papaya salad. I had take out so can't comment on the ambiance...
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Kristina A.
Mango stuffed waffle is exceptional!! Great staff and great French food - stay away from the American breakfasts, they are lacking. Waffles, crepes and Benedict's are excellent More...
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Julie H.
It's our once a year trip to the desert. Stumbled upon this place making a run to Albertson's. Who knew such an amazing restaurant would be sitting in an unassuming strip center. Besides the delicious food, we absolutely loved our server Hernan. He went above and beyond to make our first experience here memorable. Hernan was a complete delight! Now to the food. Hernan made a few recommendations and he was spot on. We started with salads. I ordered the beet salad and hubby ordered the wedge salad. Both were very good. For my entree, I got the beef short ribs. Great flavor, tender, and juicy sitting on mashed potatoes with steamed vegetables. The hubby was torn between the the homemade linguine with Alfredo sauce and chicken and the lobster Mac and cheese. To solve this dilemma he ordered both. Wow! Both were divine! There's nothing like homemade pasta. While getting ready to check out, the hubby spied a case with gelato and sorbet. We got mango and strawberry sorbet's to go. They were a nice treat to end our evening. This restaurant will be our go-to whenever we're in the area. Highly recommend the food, the service and Hernan! More...
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John L.
Always a wonderful dining experience at Si Bon here in our desert. The menu items are just perfect with lots of fresh ingredients and choices. Service can be a bit hit and miss but who cares. Close your eyes and your in Paris at a beautiful sidewalk bistro!! More...
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Yassi C.
Have been to this restaurant so many times and have always been happy with food and service. Tonight, was a different story! Not complaining about food and service, but the flies!!! Seating on the patio, there were an army of flies all over us and our food. Never in my life experience anything like this. We even had two fly repellent on our table but couldn't get a break. Honestly, it was hard to concentrate on the food. Half eaten, asked for our check and dashed out. Strongly recommend pest control and frequent spraying around the restaurant patio. More...
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Unique K.
Our server kept forgetting us (we would wave her down, but she would smile but walk right past) - 5 stars for the food and maybe it was just a bad day for that server, . .. but yes the food was amazing. The options were endless. More...
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Charlene W.
Si Bon has it all...wonderful food, charming atmosphere and a menu created by a brilliant restauranteur. There is no place in the desert to find such variety and quality. It is a neighborhood JEWEL. Run, don't walk.Charlene Williamson More...
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Amy B.
Went there for breakfast and they do make good waffle. We ordered the mango stuffed waffle with berries. It tasted good but definitely not stuffed with mango. It is waffle with berries and 2 scoops of mango custard on top. It seemed like they use waffles instead of any bread items, not that i am complaining. Like i say, they make good waffle. Waffle as sandwich bread and waffle as English muffin in Benedict. More...
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Michael S.
I've been coming here for 5 years but it has definitely gone downhill since the pandemic. Food quality had gone way down and food it not really authentic Belgian at all. It's like the McDonald's version of Belgian food and the French fries aren't event good anymore. More...
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Luke W.
We just love this place. In town for the weekend with my lady and ate here for breakfast twice. We will be craving this place for a while. My lady had a CBeef- Eggs Benedict I had the Cr. Madame and we shared the Nutella French Crepes. Amazing. More...
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Diane R.
We decided to try Si Bon for dinner on a Monday. The place was packed at 6 pm, I strongly encourage you to make reservations. There is plenty of free parking as this is in a mini-mall near a market. We ended up getting great attentive service by the bartender as we sat at the bar. I added a star to the review because of the service. There is a happy hour but it ends at 5 pm. We shared a wedge salad and fried chicken. The chicken was moist but not flavorful. We did enjoy the sides served with the chicken, the mashed potatoes, spinach and broccoli. The waffles were light but a little stale. Would we return for dinner, no. Would we come back to give breakfast a try, yes. More...
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Robert T.
I dine here on average eight times a year since their opening. The chopped lobster salad is amazing. it would be a place I would seek out more often if the prices were a little lower.
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Rhonda R.
My husband and I love si bon! We enjoy sitting out in the back patio it's very romantic the food is excellent!
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Kevin K.
Charming Belgium bistro in the desert. The mussels are great and the service was quite good. Nice place to spend the evening.
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R. Karl H.
I was able to get in for a 5:30 p.m. Saturday night dinner on their patio and was in for a real treat. The hostess was accommodating to my 30-minute tardiness and still able to find a table for us. The chilled cucumber soup was perfect for a warm night and the server-recommended Beef Stroganoff did not disappoint. The homemade noodles that surrounded and complemented the soft, delicious entree were equally delectable. I topped it off with a Crepe Suzette, coupled with Chocolate Gelato (instead of the traditional vanilla ice cream). HIGHLY-recommended! Armando was informative and attentive, brought water for my pooch, and a fun windmill/fan to disperse the pesky flies.BTW - business development idea for the restaurant: Sell Si Bon-branded fly fans right at the restaurant (I know of at least two Amazon sales that went down that night from different tables) that can serve as a marketing reminder for customers to come back.I can't wait to come back for their legendary brunch for the breakfast crepe ... More...
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Tracy P.
I really like Si Bon. The food quality has not faltered since COVID like it has (unfortunately) for many other restaurants. I always get the Sand Dabs, I've had them at other places and I still think they are the best here. Also, I love the little mini veggie soufflé that comes along side the vegetables for all of the fish dishes. Always a surprise flavor and always delicious! Have also had the salmon, also delicious, but my go to is the sand dabs! More...
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Stanley P.
Our dinner was excellent. The extensive menu selections were unbelievable. We had great service which is rare in today's world.
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