| ambiance |
93.33000183105469% positive |
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atmosphere is pleasant. ”
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Jiraffe is a great place to go for a romantic evening out, I'm definitely planning on going again! ”
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amazing food, romantic ambience, great service ”
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We parked at the third street parking structure which is $3 flat rate at night, and walked about two blocks. ”
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The atmosphere was perfect (thanks to the upstairs table). ”
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The atmosphere is great as well. ”
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the ambiance is amazing, we had a table upstairs where we were able to get a great view of the restaurant. ”
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loved the ambience from the moment I walked in, the dining room was warm and elegant, very classic French. ”
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food was fantastic, atmosphere romantic but not at all snobby, service was charming. ”
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Beyond that, though, the atmosphere was pleasant and the food was overall quite good. ”
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However, service was fantastic, nice ambience, perfect for dates. ”
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we went here on friday, there was five of us, the food was delightful, the atmosphere was okay. ”
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This is one of my favorite restaurants in LA because the food is delicious, it is reasonably priced, and it has a gentle, near perfect restaurant atmosphere. ”
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It's a cozy bistro that has 2 floors of dining space. ”
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went for the Valentines Day with my girlfriend, the food, service and ambience were excellent. ”
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| dessert |
85.0% positive |
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love the strawberry shortcake for dessert (and have gotten it to go on more than one occasion) but it may no longer be on the menu. ”
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We got the banana cream pie which had a delicate flaky crust and carmelized bananas on top with a rich but light cream filling. ”
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Fabulous food, even more amazing desserts! ”
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However, the warm chocolate cake was excellent. ”
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My fuji apple crumble was a dry, tasteless, muffin-like cake. ”
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The deserts, as befits a restaurant aspiring to contemporary French cuisine, were exquisite! ”
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The desserts are even more amazing and I would absolutely recommend the lemon souffle - this is to die for! ”
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my friend had the santa barbara rock shrimp, the lamb and the creme brulee trio which he absolutely loved and i had the butternut squash soup, the roasted chicken and the warm chocolate truffle cake which i also loved. ”
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Still, the service was great - not pretentious at all and there were elements of the meal that were quite enjoyable -- a scallop appetizer and a very rich chocolate souffle. ”
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We were ready to order another bottle of wine, dessert, and some after-dinner ports (which would have helped their lacking check average) but waited another 15 minutes to take an order. ”
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| drinks |
100.0% positive |
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We were ready to order another bottle of wine, dessert, and some after-dinner ports (which would have helped their lacking check average) but waited another 15 minutes to take an order. ”
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very good wine cellar too. ”
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The second appetizer: a panfried fois gras in a wine stock reducton was again a wonderfully fresh 4 ounce portion of liver cooked just until barely solidifed; a near triumph marred by overzealous season that nearly overwhelmed the flavor of the meat. ”
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We didn't get the table we requested, the server wanted nothing to do with us once we told him we were not ordering wine, and later he decided to lecture me (a chef) about how to order lamb in a restaurant. ”
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The blackened sea scallops with wine reduction were exquisite! ”
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| food quality |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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Secondly, the scallops very tasty BUT I almost broke a tooth on a small piece of shell. ”
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we had a great meal at jiraffe,and great service as well. ”
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The evening was amazing from food to service. ”
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The food is very rich w/ flavor and the staff is great especially the owner. ”
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Good food but inconsistent service ”
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We have enjoyed the food ther. ”
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Everything I've had here is great, particularly the purple gnocchi and the lamb. ”
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Beyond that, though, the atmosphere was pleasant and the food was overall quite good. ”
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The tuna was fresh and tender, but the pepper was just overpowering and we couldn't taste the tuna. ”
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have had the most amazing food there and have enjoyed different, yet all pleasurable dining experiences. ”
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The second appetizer: a panfried fois gras in a wine stock reducton was again a wonderfully fresh 4 ounce portion of liver cooked just until barely solidifed; a near triumph marred by overzealous season that nearly overwhelmed the flavor of the meat. ”
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The food is good, but not outstanding, and it lacks the uniqueness and vision I expected from such a hyped restaurant. ”
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Everything was delicious and nine courses split 4 ways worked perfectly. ”
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We didn't get the table we requested, the server wanted nothing to do with us once we told him we were not ordering wine, and later he decided to lecture me (a chef) about how to order lamb in a restaurant. ”
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If you are worried about price, get a reservation for Monday Bistro Night for the Pre Fixe menu (set price, great food). ”
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So, if you are looking for a restaurant where they serve good food and you don't mind being treated badly, this place is for you. ”
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This is one of my favorite restaurants in LA because the food is delicious, it is reasonably priced, and it has a gentle, near perfect restaurant atmosphere. ”
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it's been at least 6 years since i've had a good meal at jiraffe. ”
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The food is the best. ”
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best attitude at the door/lamb chops ”
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The food was absolutely delicious and the friendliness and attentiveness of the waiter made the dining experience phenomenal. ”
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found myself convinving myself that I liked the food just so that my date wouldn't feel so bad about the amount of money he spent on our meal. ”
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Our waitress was very attentive once the food arrived and took care of us. ”
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Yes, it's true that this is a very nice restaurant and the food is excellent. ”
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Expensive but magnificient dishes. ”
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started with the pear salad, which was magnificient; other stars at our table were a delicious gnocci with seafood ragout and the ravioli appetizer. ”
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Great food ”
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Sad they still exist and sad that we had bad food. ”
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The food is unbelievably delicious and creative. ”
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Raphael is a great chef who cares about the food & the customers, meet him if you can. ”
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The food was amazing. ”
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we went here on friday, there was five of us, the food was delightful, the atmosphere was okay. ”
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My chicken was a bit tough, but all the sauces on our dishes were amazing. ”
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I'm sure there are other French restaurants with equally good cuisine, and you won't have to lose your voice during dinner. ”
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Finally, service throughout our meal was attentive but unobtrusive. ”
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Generous portions and fresh seasonal products offered in various creative dishes makes you want to go back again and again. ”
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have to say the food is astounding,service the best and the host very pleasant with no attitude and great manners. ”
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had the roasted pear salad which was fantastic, followed by the juicey chicken and finishing with the amazing sticky toffee pudding. ”
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food was fantastic, atmosphere romantic but not at all snobby, service was charming. ”
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Every dish was very flavorful. ”
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Excellent food, TERRIBLE service ”
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went for the Valentines Day with my girlfriend, the food, service and ambience were excellent. ”
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The food at Jiraffe is very tasty. ”
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We've been twice and the food was amazing both times. ”
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food was not bad, but I was NOT impressed. ”
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The deserts, as befits a restaurant aspiring to contemporary French cuisine, were exquisite! ”
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If you're looking for great food and kind service, head ANYWHERE ELSE. ”
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We always have an enjoyable meal at this restaurants. ”
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the food was truly incredible. ”
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wasn't expecting an amuse bouche to start off the meal (typically reserved for the really ritzy places), and our entrees were perfect. ”
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The food at Jiraffe is definitely a cut above, absolutely DIVINE! ”
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best food in los angeles ”
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the mojitos, vegetables and seafood are especially good. ”
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the other people i was with didn't like their steak that much. ”
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my friend had the santa barbara rock shrimp, the lamb and the creme brulee trio which he absolutely loved and i had the butternut squash soup, the roasted chicken and the warm chocolate truffle cake which i also loved. ”
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The corn puree I had as my appetizer was delicious and creamy, yet light. ”
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The food here is amazing. ”
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Definitely recommend the lamb or the steak. ”
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will admit, the food was excellent, but it was the absolute WORST service I have recieved in my entire life. ”
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amazing food, romantic ambience, great service ”
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Atmosphere can't make up for mediocre food. ”
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We have been several times and every dish we have tried has been excellent and unique. ”
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Fabulous food, even more amazing desserts! ”
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memorable meal! ”
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felt more like I was eating a big chuck of steak, with japanese noodles. ”
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Still, the service was great - not pretentious at all and there were elements of the meal that were quite enjoyable -- a scallop appetizer and a very rich chocolate souffle. ”
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Food was delicious, although I would not guess this is a French restaurant from the menu. ”
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good food, bad service ”
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She then had the almond crusted trout, a beautiful and generous portion of fish served with greens and a caper sauce. ”
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If you want good food, privacy and some romance, this is the place for you. ”
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the food was incredible! ”
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The service was great, but the food took a leap of faith and an overly pretentious palette to really appreciate. ”
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The service was amazing, I don't remember any problems with the noise (I believe we went on Sunday), and my girlfriend's pear salad was SO delicious, I can still taste it when I think about it. ”
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All in all, a pretty interior and good food does not make up for the overall dining experience. ”
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I've been here three times in the last six weeks and the food and service are fantastic. ”
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excellent service, pretentious food ”
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You find people in jeans and people very dressed up so wear what you want and be prepared for an amazing meal. ”
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Crab salad was okay, I ordered it because the waiter recommended it. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Food was delicious, although I would not guess this is a French restaurant from the menu. ”
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Don't trust the online menu, but you will be happy anyways. ”
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If you are worried about price, get a reservation for Monday Bistro Night for the Pre Fixe menu (set price, great food). ”
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For a restaurant this good, the selection of Grappa was mediocre. ”
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love the strawberry shortcake for dessert (and have gotten it to go on more than one occasion) but it may no longer be on the menu. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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Jiraffe is a great place to go for a romantic evening out, I'm definitely planning on going again! ”
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Jiraffe is a great place to go for several occasions. ”
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must say that it truly is the best restaurant in santa monica. ”
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So, if you are looking for a restaurant where they serve good food and you don't mind being treated badly, this place is for you. ”
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the ambiance is amazing, we had a table upstairs where we were able to get a great view of the restaurant. ”
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If you want good food, privacy and some romance, this is the place for you. ”
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Perhaps I head high expectations for JiRaffe but I had read a lot on the web about it and it seemed like it would be a really good place. ”
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But I can tell you, this is the best restaurant I've been to in LA. ”
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This is one of my favorite restaurants in LA because the food is delicious, it is reasonably priced, and it has a gentle, near perfect restaurant atmosphere. ”
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Yes, it's true that this is a very nice restaurant and the food is excellent. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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Generous portions and fresh seasonal products offered in various creative dishes makes you want to go back again and again. ”
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| service |
77.17000007629395% positive |
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was appalled at the poor service we experienced, and at the unapologetic response by the hostess and chef. ”
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will admit, the food was excellent, but it was the absolute WORST service I have recieved in my entire life. ”
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Our waiter was friendly and professional. ”
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usually as a standard leave a 20% tip as I have waited tables before (even with bad service), but I left a 10% tip for a lackluster dining experience. ”
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amazing food, romantic ambience, great service ”
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The service was more than good. ”
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I've been here three times in the last six weeks and the food and service are fantastic. ”
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good food, bad service ”
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Good food but inconsistent service ”
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The service is friendly and enjoyable. ”
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Excellent--and unpretentious--service. ”
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anyways, the server was not that good. ”
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But the service was just awful. ”
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The servers are helpful and knowledgeable. ”
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The evening was amazing from food to service. ”
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The server was pleasant, but disappeared after delivering our entrees; she never checked on our meals. ”
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The service is friendly, and very attentive. ”
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excellent service, pretentious food ”
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have to say the food is astounding,service the best and the host very pleasant with no attitude and great manners. ”
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did not experience rude service by anyone. ”
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food was fantastic, atmosphere romantic but not at all snobby, service was charming. ”
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The food was absolutely delicious and the friendliness and attentiveness of the waiter made the dining experience phenomenal. ”
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The food is very rich w/ flavor and the staff is great especially the owner. ”
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You find people in jeans and people very dressed up so wear what you want and be prepared for an amazing meal. ”
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we had a great meal at jiraffe,and great service as well. ”
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The service was amazing, I don't remember any problems with the noise (I believe we went on Sunday), and my girlfriend's pear salad was SO delicious, I can still taste it when I think about it. ”
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However, service was fantastic, nice ambience, perfect for dates. ”
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Excellent food, TERRIBLE service ”
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the other people i was with didn't like their steak that much. ”
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Finally, service throughout our meal was attentive but unobtrusive. ”
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But we were hoping for the same good service we got the first time, and the second time we were sorely dissappointed. ”
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We didn't get the table we requested, the server wanted nothing to do with us once we told him we were not ordering wine, and later he decided to lecture me (a chef) about how to order lamb in a restaurant. ”
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Crab salad was okay, I ordered it because the waiter recommended it. ”
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That a restaurant of this type has such miserable, inattentive service reflects poor management. ”
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The hostess and servers were very warm and friendly, and truly went above and beyond. ”
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Still, the service was great - not pretentious at all and there were elements of the meal that were quite enjoyable -- a scallop appetizer and a very rich chocolate souffle. ”
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The service was great, but the food took a leap of faith and an overly pretentious palette to really appreciate. ”
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went for the Valentines Day with my girlfriend, the food, service and ambience were excellent. ”
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If you're looking for great food and kind service, head ANYWHERE ELSE. ”
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Terrible service ”
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Outside of that, the service was great. ”
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The waiter was rude and dismissive. ”
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(it was more of a dating/30+ groups), the service was great. ”
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Our waiter was very charming and attentive. ”
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Our waitress was very attentive once the food arrived and took care of us. ”
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the service was amazing, the waiter and staff were very attentive and friendly. ”
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| value |
75.0% positive |
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found myself convinving myself that I liked the food just so that my date wouldn't feel so bad about the amount of money he spent on our meal. ”
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She then had the almond crusted trout, a beautiful and generous portion of fish served with greens and a caper sauce. ”
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Every time I come to the restaurant he comes to my table says hello and give me a huge hug and thanks me for choosing his restaurant. ”
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Generous portions and fresh seasonal products offered in various creative dishes makes you want to go back again and again. ”
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She recommended their lemon souffle that was worth the ten minute wait, simply fantastic! ”
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If you are worried about price, get a reservation for Monday Bistro Night for the Pre Fixe menu (set price, great food). ”
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We were shocked at those prices a restaurant like this can treat customers pretty bad. ”
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The appetizer was tiny but, alas, to be expected in a pricey restaurant. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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She recommended their lemon souffle that was worth the ten minute wait, simply fantastic! ”
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We were ready to order another bottle of wine, dessert, and some after-dinner ports (which would have helped their lacking check average) but waited another 15 minutes to take an order. ”
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the wait was only twenty minutes,and we were seated by the host and after he seated us he pulled the chair for my girlfriend which was a great gentlemanly gesture. ”
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