Problem: Bocata has a eclectic, funky decor and a cozy, dark, cavernous vibe. More importantly, they have a good wine list (creatively pasted in the pages of an old book) and a pretty decent by-the-glass wine selection. You can order a half or a full glass, which is fun because you can try more that way. If you ask nicely, they might even give you a tasting sample to try before you commit. The per glass prices are a little steep, but pretty on par for the neighbourhood (Old Montreal). They also do some really tasty tapas-sized dishes. The salmon tartare is refreshingly innovative, the oysters are fresh, and there's usually some dish involving lobster. They also occasionally hold special tasting events (for example, a tasting menu paired with Spanish wines, wines from Jura, sherry, etc.). Although it is technically a wine bar, they do seem to expect you to order food, and I would recommend going for a light meal or snack rather than just for drinks. It's a small space, so reservations are recommended to avoid disappointment.
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Problem: If you like crab legs this is the place for you. if you don't like crab legs forget about it because the rest of it is only okay. i liked the paella which had some good tidbits of seafood in it. of course the crab legs and claws. couldn't get enough. the little lobster slippers were yummy along with the shrimp. the sashimi was okay. my only complaints were that the prime rib was not good at all and the desserts were kind of lacking! but they never stopped filling up the seafood station and there were multiple of the crab and lobster areas so that was a positive. their lack of variety is made up for their quantities of the main seafood. this makes it the best seafood buffet i've been to.
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Problem: Wow. I'm not sure if Alicia A is an owner or just crazy but my experience is much more in line with Larry's. Really slow service and subpar food at OUTRAGEOUS prices. We showed up on a Saturday morning and were quoted a 20min wait for our party of 3. That wait only took about 10 mins since a party of 8 ahead of us disappeared. We were seated in a lonely table in a giant empty orange room that would soon become the waiting room. After five minutes or so, someone showed up to take our orders. We put in our orders and waited again. She eventually brought out our drinks. Everything here is served in glasses that you would expect to see fresh-squeezed orange juice served in - 6-oz glasses. Inevitably, these glasses would sit empty for most of our experience. And what an experience it was! We sat there for 25 minutes waiting for our $8 waffles. Yes, I said $8 for a waffle. Mine was chocolate chip. Giradelli's you ask? No...regular cheap semi-sweets. How many waffles you ask? Just one. Was it tire sized? Nope...about 8" diameter. Sounds overpriced? You bet'cha. So our food finally came. The waffle was alone. No toppings, no sides of bacon or hashedbrowns. Nothing. Just an $8 waffle sitting on a plate insulting me and my debit card. It then proceeded to insult my calcium intake by challenging my teeth to Mortal Kombat. This was the crispiest waffle I had ever seen and that was not a good thing. No malted creaminess to enjoy. No love whatsoever. Ages went by before we saw a server again. We were surrounded by waiting patrons who I just wanted to tell - Go Across The Street To The Good Egg! It was an uncomfortable situation that was only made worse by the pool of yellow liquid under our table and the realization that it never went away even after we told someone to clean it up. Eww.
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Problem: Where to start with Gilley's?? The girls in their cute little cowboy hats and tiny bikinis drew me in but the food kept us there and left us satisfied. There are posters all over TI advertising the place, with the girls in their (tiny) black bikinis front and center. My husband and I were looking for a bit to eat on our last night in town and got tired of walking around so we settled on Gilley's. I am an avid country music (and western wear) fan, so I felt right at home. You walk through the bar and dance hall section to the restaurant in the back, which has a completely different feel than the front of the establishment. I immediately regretted our choice when I realized Yelp's average was an unimpressive 2.5 stars, but since we were hungry we decided to stay anyway. And boy, am I glad we did!! My husband had the pulled pork sandwich with a side of the two-cheese mac & cheese, and I had the Gilley's chili with a side of mac & cheese. The chili wasn't at all anything to write home about - a little too thin and runny and the texture of the beef reminded me of Taco Bell. However, the chili came with jalapeno corn muffins which were AWESOME... cakey and dense but not dry with the perfect amount of jalapeno flavor. I ordered two more on the side for $1. My husband made a complete mess of himself eating the pulled pork sandwich, declaring with confidence that it was easily the best one he had ever had. While I make dramatic declarations like this all the time, he does not, so this is quite an impressive comment coming from him. The mac & cheese was excellent, and service was very friendly and prompt. Lona, our waitress, took care of all our requests very quickly. I did leave with an empty plastic boot, which you can get filled with a margarita for $17. Since I wasn't up to being three sheets to the wind 16 hours before needing to board a plane, I opted to take it home empty. It was cheaper than the cowboy boots I had been ogling at Boot Star in Fashion Show the day before! For the first out of two times on our trip, I was glad I didn't heed Yelp's advice and miss out on this one (the second location I almost passed up was Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill at McCarren Airport - see review)
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