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- Sep 17, 2023
So in my experience , when gratuity is added automatically the service is subpar! But not today , my waitress on top of it and the hostess was very accommodating because we didn't have reservations. However the catfish and grits were a hit ! I had a cranberry mimosa but they do have towers for large party's. The food came out hot , and I'm anticipating next time because I have to try dinner. There is metered street parking and a lot across the way. I didn't hear enough about this place. Thank goodness for social media.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Mar 16, 2023
Yeaaaaaah! (in my 2 Chainz voice) I am officially a fan of this place! 2 Chainz (Trapavelli 2, best mixtape of all time] is one of my favorite rappers, so I had to come and check out his restaurant. The only downfall is, like most restaurants in this area is that the parking is terrible. We almost missed our reservation because I had to circle around for a spot 3-4 times. We went during lunch so there wasn't a huge crowd, which was perfect. They offer different items depending on the time you go.
I ordered the Escobar Burger and ATL fries, which are regular fries. My wife ordered the shrimp and grits with a side of fried okra. The food didn't take long at all to come out, and all of our dishes looked amazing! It was love at first bite after tasting my burger. I don't know if my burger had any sort of sauce on it, but I can tell you that it didn't need it. The juices from the burger were flavorful enough. The cheese was a great compliment to the burger. This burger had secured a spot in my top 5 burgers of all time. The fries were equally as tasty. They were golden brown and fried to perfection!
My wife absolutely loved her shrimp and grits, I believe at one point her eyes rolled back into her head while taking bites. You can add lobster and/or catfish to the grits as well. She also enjoyed her fried okra. She got a pineapple upside down cake to go, and it was very tasty, a bit small for the price, but tasty nonetheless.
Pro Tip: Read the House Rules. They apply 18% gratuity, and there are no refunds!
Escobar Burger 1-5=5!
Fries 1-5=5!
Customer Service 1-5=4.
Parking 1-5=0!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 2 - 682109May 11, 2023Updated review
My friends and I here went for brunch! I've been there before but they were first timers! Their brunch menu is small but mighty! Last time I went I got the chicken and biscuits but this time I went with the French toast which is always my go to at a brunch! The atmosphere is definitely different compared to any other brunch I've been to in Columbus. They have a DJ, drink towers and patron towers - definitely nothing in Columbus compares. I was doing a dry brunch but my friends enjoyed their mimosas. The French toast was good - a solid choice and it came with bacon which was Average. Nothing stuck out there, unfortunately. The service was good and our server was kind. One note, we were given plastic cutlery which isn't great when you are trying to cut through a thick slice of French toast; hoping next time we go they make the update.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Mar 5, 2023Previous reviewMy friend and I came here for brunch and we had such a great food experience. The parking was good too, there was a parking lot nearby and street parking as well. Love to see more places like these in Columbus!!
I ordered the Chicken and Biscuits and it was the easily the best chicken and biscuits I've ever had in Columbus. I've been searching for great biscuits and gravy like these for a bit now. The gravy had an amazing flavor, not too salty either! I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a flavorful brunch with great vibes! - May 4, 2023
Came all the way down from Detroit to try this place out and my experience was nothing short of 10/10. The customer service was amazing from the host to the bartender, Trinity. I went for the $5 casamigos shots and IYKYK. I had a blast. I will absolutely be coming back
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jul 15, 2023
Came to visit the restaurant today the music had static and the volume could not be adjusted equally. The music was so loud that everyone had to yell to talk to each other. Some people put ear plugs in their ears to offset the sound. We ordered four meals and everything started off fine until. One person ordered salmon Alfredo which was supposed to come with bread and the waitress said oh by the way you know your not getting your garlic bread because we're out, after the order. Then once the food came 40 min later only 2 dishes came. After 8 min 1 dish came and then 3 min later another dish came. The two side items never came. The shrimp and grits came with 3 shrimp for $22. The grits was still gritty and not creamy and Lacking cream sauce. The catfish meal and the Alfredo was actually great and seasoned well. The Mac n cheese needed a lot of saving and I would not recommend. Once we made staff aware that we were missing sides and needed sauce for the grits it never arrived. Our silverware still had old food on it , but plastic wear saved the day. The server was very nonchalant about the entire disappointment of the other 2 meals and management Had to get involved, on the bright side 2 1:2 hours later our food was taken off, even tho they don't comp food. I would never return again. But the other 2 guest was very very pleased.
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 1 - Carla L.Chicago, IL16613Oct 30, 2023
The service was good . The server was really nice and attentive. The food was really good . I had the lamb chops . The drinks were even better . The ambiance could stand a little improving . I think they need a larger space . Seats are pretty close together . Also they should make gumbo without okra . I would definitely go back .
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - A. Lecresha W.Cleveland, OH156032Jul 2, 2023
Loved the food and vibe. Waitress was nice. My friends had the shrimp and grits and gumbo said it was delicious. No complaints. One of the owners even came out and asked us how our service which was very nice. Would come back
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Christine S.New Orleans, LA301212May 28, 2023
So spectacularly delicious!! Peach cobbler French toast- as if bread pudding & cobbler had a sexy love child! And Red velvet chicken & waffles! Great service and central to hotels!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Candice A.Columbus, OH45912Nov 22, 2023
The parking is a bit tricky if there's other things going on but great experience. Millie was are server and she was great. Laid back atmosphere. Food was pretty good I had the red velvet waffles and definitely get the mimosas or patron tower.
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