| ambiance |
98.40999603271484% positive |
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The servers and staff are perfect Silver Lake quirky characters; always warm and fun. ”
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liked the people, the food, and the atmosphere. ”
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Great atmosphere ”
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The choice of seating (front patio, indoors and back patio ) allow for a comfortable setting whatever your mood. ”
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The front outdoor patio is romantic and easy to have a conversation in. ”
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From the beginning it seemed like a romantic setting with alot of beautiful scenery and the service was very nice, but once the salads arrived I knew that was going to be the let down. ”
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great ambiance & decor, friendly waitstaff, AWESOME STEAK ”
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The ambiance was awesome and food was phenomenal! ”
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The food is great and the atmosphere is relaxed and cool. ”
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Without a doubt it is the most comfortable place I know in the city and dinner there always seems to be more fun than anywhere else. ”
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Casual chatty fun in the most fabulous environment in town. ”
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The bar was dark and romantic and the bartendar makes a great martini. ”
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The Edendale Grill has all the makings of a great restaurant - historical location, beautiful bar, outdoor dining amist twinkling lights. ”
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have driven by the location for years and it's great to see the old building treated with great respect and tasteful design. ”
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still think the bar is great and the atmosphere is very relaxed and hip. ”
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The great food, the drinks, the one of a kind ambiance all come together to make a totally enjoyable ”
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Food not as good as decor ”
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The service and atmosphere are so good here for happy hour that I can forgive the so so bar menu but the main restaurant menu is downright poor. ”
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The lighting and the ambiance are warm and comforting. ”
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The overall atmosphere was excellent. ”
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wish they would do better because it is such a great location and I have found it terrific fun for large groups. ”
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| dessert |
50.0% positive |
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You can go for a great dinner ( the flatiron steak and onion rings are my favorite ) or just have a drink at the Mixville bar and an appetizer ( i love the calamari and the crab cakes ). ”
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The food was cold and my own Mothers' dessert is way better than the dry, tasteless cobbler. ”
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dessert of apple crisp with cranberries and vanilla ice cream was awesome. ”
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The crab cakes were terrible, tasted like gummy bread, not like crab. ”
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| drinks |
79.27999973297119% positive |
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love the food, the meatloaf is a highlight, the steaks are wonderful and everything I have had to eat or drink has been first rate. ”
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Through out the meal drinks were very slow to arrive and over all it was just plain bad. ”
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Top choice in Silverlake for great food and cocktails, beautiful patio, and friendly service ”
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My friends, who aren't as big foodies as me, didn't care as much, but I think I'll stick to drinks and apps in the bar until the kitchen figures out how to use the salt and pepper mills correctly. ”
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The bar, built in the old truck bay of this 1940's firehouse was beautiful. ”
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The lettuce was bitter, there were maybe 3 medium sized shrimp, and the wine stunk. ”
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Unpretentious and sophisticated the Edendale has become a great neighborhood staple as a place for food, drink and gatherings. ”
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Sunday brunch last October was less than average when my food was cold and I had to ask for coffee three times. ”
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The manager did comp the bad meals, which was 3 out of 5 and some of the drinks, but it was stil a bad meal from every measure. ”
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After dinner we went to the bar area, which is quite attractive, and enjoyed a couple of cocktails before we drew our evening to a close. ”
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Dining or appetizers at the bar, along with the great service, makes for a wonderful experience. ”
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You can go for a great dinner ( the flatiron steak and onion rings are my favorite ) or just have a drink at the Mixville bar and an appetizer ( i love the calamari and the crab cakes ). ”
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$12 for a glass of wine that tasted like it came from a $6 bottle, $6 for 3 grilled shrimp, and $12 - $14 for bitter lettuce. ”
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it took 3 attempts to order a bottle of wine! ”
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thought $5.75 was a good price for the drink. ”
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With coffee, tax and a 10% tip - because the service was so bad - this cost $160. ”
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On a positive note, the Mixville bar is wonderful and we had great sevice from the friendly bartender's. ”
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The bar is also beautiful, and deserves a visit just for drinks. ”
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delightful 1920s Mediterranean firehouse has been turned into a beautiful dining room with 2 patios and a dramatic high-ceilinged bar -- the bar is actually where the fire engines were housed. ”
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saw the busser poing to us as he was telling the manager who was filling wine glasses two tables away, but he never bothered with us again. ”
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love the building and bar so I hope that the place improves. ”
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still think the bar is great and the atmosphere is very relaxed and hip. ”
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The amibance of the restored firestation is amazing, the dining room is very nice but I really love the outdoor patio dining and the bar. ”
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thought the outdoor dining was wonderful, the food was amazing - got the filet mignon and the trout as well as the cesar salad, even the coffee was great. ”
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Great bar ”
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have been here many times and it's one of my favorite little local places to get appetizers and drinks. ”
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The bar was dark and romantic and the bartendar makes a great martini. ”
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Bottom line - I am going to stick to the bar where the service is good and the full menu is available. ”
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The service and atmosphere are so good here for happy hour that I can forgive the so so bar menu but the main restaurant menu is downright poor. ”
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The bar is the most impressive aspect. ”
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The great food, the drinks, the one of a kind ambiance all come together to make a totally enjoyable ”
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the food, though presented a little more homestyle (packaged butter pats belong in a coffee shop, not in a restaurant with linens and china) than haute cuisine , is delicious. ”
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Great brunch or drinks - bad entrees ”
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The Edendale Grill has all the makings of a great restaurant - historical location, beautiful bar, outdoor dining amist twinkling lights. ”
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love everything about his restaurant and bar. ”
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Elegant American food at about the same prices you'd pay for Thai-drinks are WAY cheaper than in Hollywood (don't know what that guy was on) and DEEP bar selection/great cheap wine. ”
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cool bar, horrible restaurant ”
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| food quality |
69.84000205993652% positive |
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but when the sald came to the table platedup in very small portions for everymember of the party(NOT prepared tableside) the waiter informed us "I figured since the salad was so big id split it up -so everyone can have salad! ”
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just wish the food impressed me as much as the surroundings. ”
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IF it tastes like a $32 steak. ”
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think the food is excellent and I am a sous chef at a fancy downtown restaurant, so I have pretty high standards. ”
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If you want a great meal but bad service go here! ”
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had a mixed seafood dish that was outstanding, as recommended by our server. ”
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The quality of food of my first meal was excellent. ”
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VERY beautiful space, wonderful food! ”
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My felllow diner's and I were very dissapointed with the mediocre food and service at Edendale. ”
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Her recommendations were excellent -- the steak, the pork chops and the fish were all wonderful. ”
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had the vegetarian entree which was vegetable phyllo pies which were creative and delicious. ”
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I'd heard good things but the food overall was incredibly bland -- mashed potatoes with absolutely nothing but potatoes and not even particularly good potatoes, trout that was tasty but once again bland. ”
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read such mix reviews and was a bit nervous but found everything so delicious, great service, and quite reasonable for a nice dinner out. ”
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We wanted to be honest about our experience not to just complain, but to provide feedback from customers that want to return and would appreciate good service and good food the next time we return. ”
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quality of meat is excellent. ”
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The manager did comp the bad meals, which was 3 out of 5 and some of the drinks, but it was stil a bad meal from every measure. ”
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But considering the chef couldn't pick decent greens, I can't imagine the steak was going to be on par with one at , say, Maestros. ”
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Unfortunately, the food is average AT BEST, the service is mediocre, and it is way, way over priced. ”
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Flatiron steak with Maytag Blue Cheese my personal all time favorite there, followed very closely by the meatloaf, which really is as good as a steak, my favorite of all meatloafs! ”
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The food was disappointing a couple years back (hence the griping older reviews) but the owners have worked things out. ”
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The food was cold and my own Mothers' dessert is way better than the dry, tasteless cobbler. ”
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recommend the truely tasty tableside ceasar salad (for 2) and the strip steak. ”
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The homemade bread was yummy too! ”
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thought the outdoor dining was wonderful, the food was amazing - got the filet mignon and the trout as well as the cesar salad, even the coffee was great. ”
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This is someone that loves your restaurant and has definitely increased your business by word of mouth, but for the last year has not recommended it due to service issues and lack of quality in the food. ”
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The crab cakes were terrible, tasted like gummy bread, not like crab. ”
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The pistachio crusted Brie was good and very beautifully displayed but the spinach salad unimaginative. ”
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they have the best steak and onion rings in town. ”
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Flatiron steak is AWESOME. ”
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Salmon for $13 and a great steak for $17. ”
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liked the people, the food, and the atmosphere. ”
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Through out the meal drinks were very slow to arrive and over all it was just plain bad. ”
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We just visited on a slow Monday and our entree took, no lie, 30 minutes to come out, and that's AFTER the salad. ”
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Great patio, okay food ”
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Unpretentious and sophisticated the Edendale has become a great neighborhood staple as a place for food, drink and gatherings. ”
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The food is more consistant and service is good. ”
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Top choice in Silverlake for great food and cocktails, beautiful patio, and friendly service ”
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My food was pretty good, but others at the table were very unhappy. ”
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The crowd is loud and drunk, and the food is REALLY bad. ”
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$12 for a glass of wine that tasted like it came from a $6 bottle, $6 for 3 grilled shrimp, and $12 - $14 for bitter lettuce. ”
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" I described my delicious entree of bacon-wrapped meatloaf and mashed potatoes with perfectly cooked carrots and spinach to my companion as "the comfort food they serve in heaven. ”
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The food has always been great. ”
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love the food, the meatloaf is a highlight, the steaks are wonderful and everything I have had to eat or drink has been first rate. ”
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Then we payed a lot for mediocre food. ”
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The ambiance was awesome and food was phenomenal! ”
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The food is great and the atmosphere is relaxed and cool. ”
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You can go for a great dinner ( the flatiron steak and onion rings are my favorite ) or just have a drink at the Mixville bar and an appetizer ( i love the calamari and the crab cakes ). ”
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Sunday brunch last October was less than average when my food was cold and I had to ask for coffee three times. ”
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It's a shame - the food was good, the space is great, but the manager was awful. ”
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the food, though presented a little more homestyle (packaged butter pats belong in a coffee shop, not in a restaurant with linens and china) than haute cuisine , is delicious. ”
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The ahi tuna was excellent, as was the salmon special (interesting set up). ”
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Awful food and service ”
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maybe that will happen if they keep up the bad food & wait staff. ”
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The great food, the drinks, the one of a kind ambiance all come together to make a totally enjoyable ”
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The food is terrible and the prices do not reflect this poor food. ”
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Service aside, at the heart of a great restaurant is the food - and the food here is surprisingly bad, I mean really bad, I'm talking - chef must be on craaack - bad. ”
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The BLT salad is excellent and I love love love the Kobe beef appetizer (ask for extra toasts). ”
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But my husband and I ate there recently and the food was fabulous. ”
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The food is good, the restaurant is beautiful, and the service is terrific. ”
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Elegant American food at about the same prices you'd pay for Thai-drinks are WAY cheaper than in Hollywood (don't know what that guy was on) and DEEP bar selection/great cheap wine. ”
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The pork chop was dry and the turnips overcooked. ”
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The lettuce was bitter, there were maybe 3 medium sized shrimp, and the wine stunk. ”
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the food is still just ok - nothing great. ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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The service and atmosphere are so good here for happy hour that I can forgive the so so bar menu but the main restaurant menu is downright poor. ”
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Bottom line - I am going to stick to the bar where the service is good and the full menu is available. ”
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Elegant American food at about the same prices you'd pay for Thai-drinks are WAY cheaper than in Hollywood (don't know what that guy was on) and DEEP bar selection/great cheap wine. ”
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Being that my lovely wife and I have enjoyed so many good meals on our tour of life, it just seems to be a shame that such a quaint place unfortunately does not have a menu to match. ”
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They need to teach the server how to make a good ceasar or dump it from the menu. ”
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| overall |
90.4800033569336% positive |
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Service aside, at the heart of a great restaurant is the food - and the food here is surprisingly bad, I mean really bad, I'm talking - chef must be on craaack - bad. ”
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Unpretentious and sophisticated the Edendale has become a great neighborhood staple as a place for food, drink and gatherings. ”
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The Edendale Grill has all the makings of a great restaurant - historical location, beautiful bar, outdoor dining amist twinkling lights. ”
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great place to take the relatives, or have a business meeting. ”
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It should be a great place and you want it to be a great place, but it continues to be a sadly lackluster business in a great building. ”
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Being that my lovely wife and I have enjoyed so many good meals on our tour of life, it just seems to be a shame that such a quaint place unfortunately does not have a menu to match. ”
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This is a great venue, and I always feel like I've arrived at a special place when I go there. ”
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| return potential |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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Overall, a boring experience and I would never recommend it or go back again. ”
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The place is nice and the service was good but I will never go back. ”
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We wanted to be honest about our experience not to just complain, but to provide feedback from customers that want to return and would appreciate good service and good food the next time we return. ”
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| service |
77.17000007629395% positive |
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had a mixed seafood dish that was outstanding, as recommended by our server. ”
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Bottom line - I am going to stick to the bar where the service is good and the full menu is available. ”
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The service and atmosphere are so good here for happy hour that I can forgive the so so bar menu but the main restaurant menu is downright poor. ”
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Great calamari, bad bad bad service. ”
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The service was also excellent. ”
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great ambiance & decor, friendly waitstaff, AWESOME STEAK ”
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If you want a great meal but bad service go here! ”
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read such mix reviews and was a bit nervous but found everything so delicious, great service, and quite reasonable for a nice dinner out. ”
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usually ask the server what is good that evening and that may be why I've been spared the experiences that others have pointed out here. ”
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From the beginning it seemed like a romantic setting with alot of beautiful scenery and the service was very nice, but once the salads arrived I knew that was going to be the let down. ”
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With coffee, tax and a 10% tip - because the service was so bad - this cost $160. ”
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The place is nice and the service was good but I will never go back. ”
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Although service was fair, we had an interesting experience while dining. ”
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They need to teach the server how to make a good ceasar or dump it from the menu. ”
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We wanted to be honest about our experience not to just complain, but to provide feedback from customers that want to return and would appreciate good service and good food the next time we return. ”
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Each time we are greeted by a great and lively staff who have never failed to provide us with a wonderful evening of dining pleasure. ”
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Then one night I was having dinner with friends and our poor waitress was running herself ragged trying to serve several tables by herself. ”
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liked the people, the food, and the atmosphere. ”
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The food is good, the restaurant is beautiful, and the service is terrific. ”
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The manager did comp the bad meals, which was 3 out of 5 and some of the drinks, but it was stil a bad meal from every measure. ”
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Dining or appetizers at the bar, along with the great service, makes for a wonderful experience. ”
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The servers and staff are perfect Silver Lake quirky characters; always warm and fun. ”
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Nice adaptive reuse of the old firestation building, and a good vibe with the restaurant full of people. ”
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Bad service ”
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The hostess was rude and made us wait 20 minutes for a table in an empty restaurant. ”
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This is someone that loves your restaurant and has definitely increased your business by word of mouth, but for the last year has not recommended it due to service issues and lack of quality in the food. ”
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The bartender was pleasant and made a great martini. ”
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Our waiter was great, but overwhelmed. ”
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My felllow diner's and I were very dissapointed with the mediocre food and service at Edendale. ”
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The service is excellent and the staff has personality without being overbearing, it is like dining with friends. ”
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We were sat quickly with our reservations, the hosts were very nice and accomodating the service was attentive, even with how busy it was. ”
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It's a shame - the food was good, the space is great, but the manager was awful. ”
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The food is more consistant and service is good. ”
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On a positive note, the Mixville bar is wonderful and we had great sevice from the friendly bartender's. ”
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Unfortunately, the food is average AT BEST, the service is mediocre, and it is way, way over priced. ”
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The filet was amazing and the service was great! ”
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maybe that will happen if they keep up the bad food & wait staff. ”
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Finally, they need to hire a REAL HOSTESS who knows how to acknowledge guests, seat people, honor reservations, and be polite! ”
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Top choice in Silverlake for great food and cocktails, beautiful patio, and friendly service ”
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Service is friendly, no "unemployed actor" bs. ”
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Awful food and service ”
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Each and every time I have been there I have seen famous people, for those who like that sort of thing. ”
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saw the busser poing to us as he was telling the manager who was filling wine glasses two tables away, but he never bothered with us again. ”
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but when the sald came to the table platedup in very small portions for everymember of the party(NOT prepared tableside) the waiter informed us "I figured since the salad was so big id split it up -so everyone can have salad! ”
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Our waiter was attentive and sweet, and made the expeirence that much more enjoyable. ”
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Fave waiter=Jason who is so funny you'll wet your pants. ”
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The bar was dark and romantic and the bartendar makes a great martini. ”
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The service was not bad, it was just not particularly good. ”
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The bartenders are superb and can mix even the most obscure cocktail yet still make a perfect martini. ”
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One of my good friends knows the owner and most of the bartenders which is probably why we got such great service. ”
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| value |
71.4300012588501% positive |
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thought $5.75 was a good price for the drink. ”
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Cool place, not worth the abuse - Manager needs to go! ”
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The food is terrible and the prices do not reflect this poor food. ”
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maybe because I moved here from NYC, but the prices don't shock me for what you get. ”
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Elegant American food at about the same prices you'd pay for Thai-drinks are WAY cheaper than in Hollywood (don't know what that guy was on) and DEEP bar selection/great cheap wine. ”
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but when the sald came to the table platedup in very small portions for everymember of the party(NOT prepared tableside) the waiter informed us "I figured since the salad was so big id split it up -so everyone can have salad! ”
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Unfortunately, the food is average AT BEST, the service is mediocre, and it is way, way over priced. ”
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| wait time |
0.0% positive |
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Through out the meal drinks were very slow to arrive and over all it was just plain bad. ”
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The hostess was rude and made us wait 20 minutes for a table in an empty restaurant. ”
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We just visited on a slow Monday and our entree took, no lie, 30 minutes to come out, and that's AFTER the salad. ”
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