Problem: Loved the decorations for the Lunar New Year! It was so beautiful. Great picture spot. Definitely many things that will make you just stand there and observe. I wonder what they do during the other times of the year. Guess I will have to go back to see!
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Problem: 5 stars for the food 2 stars for restaurant operations 4 stars overall I went with 3 other friends at 11pm on a Friday night and ended up waiting 2 .5 hours before getting seated. (On another visit I went with another friend on a Sat. at 2 pm but didn't get seated until 3:30 pm.) The place seemed chronically understaffed with 2 - 3 visible employees were working very hard to cook the dishes, shell the oysters, serve the drinks and clear the tables seemingly without any breaks. Turnover was super slow and inefficient with some dirty dishes sitting around up to 15 - 20 minutes before they would be cleared off the counter before another patron could be seated. Once seated, there'd be a lag before they'd come to get our drink orders, then some more lag before they take our food orders, followed by even more lag before the food comes out. I see the cook and another lady working nonstop so I know they are probably doing the best that they can (on occasion another woman comes out to help clear some dirty dishes). While in line, I keep pacing the length of the bar to see how many more seats are opening up. I also can't help but tell my friends how I'd run the place if I were the manager/owner and could add employees and expand space dramatically and/or have chain locations just to accommodate all the patrons without excessive waits. I'd also implement policies/procedures to eradicate all the inefficiencies and increase sales and customer satisfaction. But alas, when the food does come out, it does not disappoint. We shared the combo pan roast, the jambalaya, the bouillabase and the gumbo and Bloody Mary oyster shooters. The flavors are bold and strong, even a little on the salty side, but it really hits the spot. The pan roast and the jambalaya were such satiating comfort foods for my famished belly. The seafood tasted so good. The gumbo and the bouillabase were good but not exceptional. The oyster shooters were just normal. The prices seem a little high at around $20 something per dish, but the portions are hearty and 4 people can easily share 3 dishes and still be full. Despite the wait, I feel that everyone should try the Oyster Bar at least once. Although I don't like dining by myself, if you don't mind eating by yourself, sometimes they'll let the single diners cut in line and eat first.
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Problem: Not a fan. Today Vermont Sandwich Company was packed, so my girlfriend and I thought we would walk over and give this place a try. Big BIG Mistake. Now I've been to Italy, hell ...I grew up in Nice, France. Not 'old world' enough for me, I ordered the Maresciallo Italian antipasto with their meats & cheese which took forever to get and charged me over $10 (big rip off) and my friend ordered a Bastard baguette (dis-appointing). This place is too over-priced in their offerings. The main reason for this yelp is the rudeness of the staff here, the woman behind the counter had a chip on her shoulder and treated not only us but others in line with arrogance. Also the old man, possibly the owner had the same air about him. Granted there were many off duty scottsdale police hanging around, but the whole scenario reminded me of a mafia 'front', just like back home. I guess this is a hit or miss from reading all the reviews, maybe its just from others low standards?
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A: negative

Problem: A masterpiece of a food experience. Everything you've read and heard it true. The place is of legend. Make this your first visit in Montreal.
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