Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer: This is a Mexican seafood restaurant and grocery. You can dine-in or buy fish to bring home and cook. For those who are unschooled in the field of eating in combo fish-shop/restaurants, the place will smell faintly like fish. Fair warning if you find the smell repugnant. Also, if you're experience with Mexican seafood ends with the fish taco or Baja Fresh, be warned - this place is not quite what you are expecting. I dropped in, lured by promises of $5.99 lunch specials, and was surprised at the prices on the menu - most items were in the double-digit range, and I was only looking for a quick, cheap lunch. The menu is large and varied, with everything from beef to octopus fully represented. As tempting as the more expensive entrees sounded, I diligently stuck to my budget, opting for the $5.99 shrimp burrito. $5.99 isn't bargain-basement for a burrito, but for a flour tortilla stuffed with shrimp, a standard ensalada, and some flavorful rice with vegetables, I'll bite. The shrimp was in a sauce that had hints of citrus and tomato, and another bright, tangy note that I couldn't quite place. The shrimp itself was excellently cooked, not soggy like poor-quality ceviche or overly-rubbery like poorly defrosted frozen camarones. In short, delicious. The rice tasted like it was cooked in some kind of broth, and had tomatoes and carrots thrown in for good measure. Also delicious. The salad was the standard that you get in most Mexican places, but, importantly, the iceberg lettuce, green bell pepper, and tomato all tasted fresh. No limp lettuce here. The veggies provided a very satisfying crunch to the burrito and the rice. They also served beer and liquor.

Problem: What would be an example of an negative review?

Answer: The service was excellent. That's where the positives end. Tried the 6 beer sampler since I like microbrews and enjoy trying a wide variety. I could not stomach any of them. All were very yeasty and just plain awful. The IPA had barely a hint of hops, and the red and stout were also incredibly sweet as well as yeasty. The food was underwhelming as well. All had potential, but then poorly executed. Did I mention the service was great? And yes, that's where they were successful. They should abandon the idea of brewing their own beer or hire someone who knows how to brew something worth drinking. Generally microbrews are rich and complex and enjoyable. I can't even think of a word to describe how awful these are.

Problem: What would be an example of an positive review?

Answer:
I give it top score for following reasons: 1. Friendly staff, was greeted promptly as soon as we walked in 2. Good crowd of patrons, looks like a local spot everyone enjoys 3. Server Angie was very friendly and helped answer any questions even brought out samples of the homemade "spuds" since it was our first time. Homemade potatoe slices w seasoning. 4. Food: NY Steak and Eggs, Patty Melt, BLT All was excellent in my opinion. I'm no food critic but tasty no complaints. 5. Sundae: can't go wrong with sundae at a 50's diner :)