TGI Fridays, 650 South College Ave.,Newark, DE 19713 (302) 737-3700
(302) 737-9177 (FAX)
Strengths: Reasonably stable good menu.
Service: Service was acceptable on this occasion.
Could use Improvement: I ordered a medium rare steak, and received a well done steak.
Turn Off’s: The server rushed into the parking lot to mistakenly accuse me of taking her pen, in front of my guests. I had left her pen on the table. The dim lights interfered with her ability to see it. I gave her an extra pen and wished her well.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Thursday, November 20, 2003
DENNY's, 80 MCINTOSH PLAZA, NEWARK, DE 19713 (302)-738-4671
Strengths: Open 24 Hours, and serves breakfast all of them.
Service: Service was poor on this occasion. Sad.
Could use Improvement: The food was burned, and late, even though there were very few patrons in the restaurant.
Turn Off’s: Late, poorly cooked food and bad service.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Open 24 Hours, and serves breakfast all of them.
Service: Service was poor on this occasion. Sad.
Could use Improvement: The food was burned, and late, even though there were very few patrons in the restaurant.
Turn Off’s: Late, poorly cooked food and bad service.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
Monday, October 27, 2003
Korean Kahl-Bee Restaurant, 2011 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805 (Elsmere) (302) 998-4310
Strengths: Will not let you down. Always good food, comfortable seating and great menu selection.A great place to go with friends and family!
Service: Warm greeting, always a smile and ready to help out with menu selections. Attentive to patrons' needs.
Could use Improvement: None
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Strengths: Will not let you down. Always good food, comfortable seating and great menu selection.A great place to go with friends and family!
Service: Warm greeting, always a smile and ready to help out with menu selections. Attentive to patrons' needs.
Could use Improvement: None
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Friday, October 10, 2003
Korean Kahl-Bee Restaurant, 2011 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805 (Elsmere) (302) 998-4310
Strengths: We were very pleased with the quality of the food, the comfort of the establishment, the cleanliness and the simple yet delightful decor. A very pleasant change from regular fare.
Service: Warm greeting, always a smile and ready to help out with menu selections.
Could use Improvement: Dessert consists only of quartered oranges, don't expect a sundae!
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Strengths: We were very pleased with the quality of the food, the comfort of the establishment, the cleanliness and the simple yet delightful decor. A very pleasant change from regular fare.
Service: Warm greeting, always a smile and ready to help out with menu selections.
Could use Improvement: Dessert consists only of quartered oranges, don't expect a sundae!
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Monday, September 29, 2003
Korean Kahl-Bee Restaurant, 2011 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805 (Elsmere) (302) 998-4310
Strengths: A Saturday night run for take-out was converted into a delightful sit down meal. We were very pleased with the quality of the food, the comfort of the establishment.
Service: Service was very nice (Some servers are not entirely bi-lingual, though. Don't order rice tea unless you know what you are getting. Soda is a safe bet.).
Could use Improvement: I tried to go back again on Sunday (yes, they were that good), but they are closed on Sundays. Rats!
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: A Saturday night run for take-out was converted into a delightful sit down meal. We were very pleased with the quality of the food, the comfort of the establishment.
Service: Service was very nice (Some servers are not entirely bi-lingual, though. Don't order rice tea unless you know what you are getting. Soda is a safe bet.).
Could use Improvement: I tried to go back again on Sunday (yes, they were that good), but they are closed on Sundays. Rats!
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
Monday, September 15, 2003
Iron Hill Brewery, 147 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711, (302) 266-9000.
Strengths: We went for their Sunday evening Prime Rib Special. For $15.95, you get a 14 oz. prime rib, baked potato, salad, vegetable and a glass of wine or a pint of beer. It was well worth it. As usual, the brewery doesn't disappoint.
Service: Good, prompt and courteous.
Could use Improvement: Not at this time.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good.
Parking: Plenty in the rear of the restaurant as well as on Main Street
Reviewer: REI4
Strengths: We went for their Sunday evening Prime Rib Special. For $15.95, you get a 14 oz. prime rib, baked potato, salad, vegetable and a glass of wine or a pint of beer. It was well worth it. As usual, the brewery doesn't disappoint.
Service: Good, prompt and courteous.
Could use Improvement: Not at this time.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good.
Parking: Plenty in the rear of the restaurant as well as on Main Street
Reviewer: REI4
Thursday, September 04, 2003
The Stable Cafe, at the Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
Strengths: Very Good luncheon dining in a unique setting. I am glad the stables were properly mucked. Yes, it's really in a stable.
Service: Fair
Could use Improvement: The tables could be spaced slightly further apart, and one more server could sure help on those busy days.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good (but 1/2 mile away)
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Very Good luncheon dining in a unique setting. I am glad the stables were properly mucked. Yes, it's really in a stable.
Service: Fair
Could use Improvement: The tables could be spaced slightly further apart, and one more server could sure help on those busy days.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good (but 1/2 mile away)
Reviewer: REI1
Wednesday, September 03, 2003
Blue Ridge Dining Room, The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC (800) 438-5800
Strengths: First Class breakfast buffet.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: Not a thing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Excellent (valet and garage parking available)
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: First Class breakfast buffet.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: Not a thing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Excellent (valet and garage parking available)
Reviewer: REI1
Pixie & Bill's, 1058 Tiger Blvd (Highway 123), Clemson, SC (864) 654.1210
Strengths: Nice Restaurant. Casual but not too casual. Very nice food.
Service: We got the impression that some of the staff were new to this. The one's that weren't new were having old home week with patrons that they knew.
Could use Improvement: Staff training.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Nice Restaurant. Casual but not too casual. Very nice food.
Service: We got the impression that some of the staff were new to this. The one's that weren't new were having old home week with patrons that they knew.
Could use Improvement: Staff training.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Coral Bay Seafood Restaurant, 164 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC, Phone: (828) 225-3474, Fax: (828) 251-0744
Strengths: Good quality and quantity seafood for a reasonable price. Even in the mountains. I was impressed.
Service: Very Good.
Could use Improvement: Nothing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Adequate
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Good quality and quantity seafood for a reasonable price. Even in the mountains. I was impressed.
Service: Very Good.
Could use Improvement: Nothing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Adequate
Reviewer: REI1
Chops at Sunset Terrace, The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, 290 Macon Ave., Asheville, NC (800) 438-5800
Strengths: Beautiful scenery and first class dining. Casual dress and resort-wear are acceptable until 6 pm. Casual evening dress (collared shirts and long pants for gentlemen) is requested after 6 pm. Bring your wallet. I'm serious.
Service: Excellent.
Could use Improvement: Not a thing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good, although a little bit of a hike to the restrooms.
Parking: Excellent (valet and garage parking available)
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Beautiful scenery and first class dining. Casual dress and resort-wear are acceptable until 6 pm. Casual evening dress (collared shirts and long pants for gentlemen) is requested after 6 pm. Bring your wallet. I'm serious.
Service: Excellent.
Could use Improvement: Not a thing.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good, although a little bit of a hike to the restrooms.
Parking: Excellent (valet and garage parking available)
Reviewer: REI1
Stonewalls , Banner Elk, NC 828-898-5550
Strengths: Overall, the food was good. There aren't millions of choices of places to eat in Banner Elk, though. Steaks are the preferred menu item.
Service: OK.
Could use Improvement: The lobster bisque was bad... real bad. They would have done much better with it if they had bought canned. Note to self: when in a steak house far from the sea, don't order seafood.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good
Parking: Poor, but try the post office parking lot (when they are closed) .
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Overall, the food was good. There aren't millions of choices of places to eat in Banner Elk, though. Steaks are the preferred menu item.
Service: OK.
Could use Improvement: The lobster bisque was bad... real bad. They would have done much better with it if they had bought canned. Note to self: when in a steak house far from the sea, don't order seafood.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good
Parking: Poor, but try the post office parking lot (when they are closed) .
Reviewer: REI1
Boston Market, 1050 S. College Ave., Newark, DE 19711 302-369-3389
Strengths: The food is usually ok.
Service: Not Great.
Could use Improvement: They are losing track of their ordering process, and the choices available for side items are not reliable.
Turn Off’s: It was dirty and flies were abundant.
Handicap Accessibility: Good
Parking: Good .
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: The food is usually ok.
Service: Not Great.
Could use Improvement: They are losing track of their ordering process, and the choices available for side items are not reliable.
Turn Off’s: It was dirty and flies were abundant.
Handicap Accessibility: Good
Parking: Good .
Reviewer: REI1
Don Pablos Restaurant,600 Center Boulevard, Newark, DE 19702, 302-737-3984
Strengths: All around good mexican food, with some americana in the right places.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: It is noisy when crowded. Perhaps some sound deadening building materials would help reduce the din.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good
Parking: Good (around back).
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: All around good mexican food, with some americana in the right places.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: It is noisy when crowded. Perhaps some sound deadening building materials would help reduce the din.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good
Parking: Good (around back).
Reviewer: REI1
Bennett’s Bar-B-Que Pit, 2910 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, (865) 429-2200
Strengths: Great stacks of charred meats! Atkin's diet menu specials (even deserts). This place is a must for the vacationer with an appetite.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Fair
Parking: Almost adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Great stacks of charred meats! Atkin's diet menu specials (even deserts). This place is a must for the vacationer with an appetite.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Fair
Parking: Almost adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
The Alamo Steakhouse Restaurant, 3050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge,TN (865) 908-9998
Strengths: Good Steak and fixin's. Not just a roadside steakhouse. It is a decent restaurant.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Good Steak and fixin's. Not just a roadside steakhouse. It is a decent restaurant.
Service: Good.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
JALSAA 441-461 College Square Shopping Center, Newark, Delaware - 19711,Phone: (302) 283-0173,Fax: (302) 283-0174
Strengths: We were very pleased with the quality of Jalsaa, and the Indian cuisine we were served. What can I say? I will be back and I'm going to bring a bigger appetite and more friends!
Service: Right on target.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: We were very pleased with the quality of Jalsaa, and the Indian cuisine we were served. What can I say? I will be back and I'm going to bring a bigger appetite and more friends!
Service: Right on target.
Could use Improvement: No improvement needed.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI1
Tuesday, July 29, 2003
July 28, 2003
Columbus Inn 2216 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806 (302) 571-1492
Strengths: The decor is very warm and inviting. We were promptly greeted at the door and seated. Our dishes were prepared attentively, nicely presented and were delicious. We had the cheesesteak with hot sauce and jalapenos, the spinach salad, the grilled salmon and the salad with seared angus beef and goat cheese. The menu was varied and appealing. Moderately priced +.
Service: Good although slow for lunch time. Only one waitress was on hand to serve all the lunchtime patrons. One more waitress would have made a big difference.
Could use Improvement: See "Service" above.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Columbus Inn 2216 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington, DE 19806 (302) 571-1492
Strengths: The decor is very warm and inviting. We were promptly greeted at the door and seated. Our dishes were prepared attentively, nicely presented and were delicious. We had the cheesesteak with hot sauce and jalapenos, the spinach salad, the grilled salmon and the salad with seared angus beef and goat cheese. The menu was varied and appealing. Moderately priced +.
Service: Good although slow for lunch time. Only one waitress was on hand to serve all the lunchtime patrons. One more waitress would have made a big difference.
Could use Improvement: See "Service" above.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Saturday, July 26, 2003
July 26, 2003 Sullivan's Steakhouse 5525 Concord Pk, Wilmington, DE (302) 479-7970
Strengths: Food. The quality of steaks, their preparation and accompanying dishes are second to none. I would rate this restaurant as the signature steakhouse in Delaware. As good if not better than restaurants I visited in on the strip in Las Vegas, for those of you who have been there. A beautiful and plentiful wine cellar with a sommelier to help with our choice of wine.
Service: Plenty of staff and all professionally trained. We were well attended, in just the right measure. The patron is definitely #1 at Sullivan's.
Could use Improvement: It's a very popular restaurants as I can certainly understand and it gets filled very quickly. It was already full at 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday evening. However, we felt slightly pressured to eat faster than we would have intended. Our waiter followed our dining pace after a while.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
Strengths: Food. The quality of steaks, their preparation and accompanying dishes are second to none. I would rate this restaurant as the signature steakhouse in Delaware. As good if not better than restaurants I visited in on the strip in Las Vegas, for those of you who have been there. A beautiful and plentiful wine cellar with a sommelier to help with our choice of wine.
Service: Plenty of staff and all professionally trained. We were well attended, in just the right measure. The patron is definitely #1 at Sullivan's.
Could use Improvement: It's a very popular restaurants as I can certainly understand and it gets filled very quickly. It was already full at 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday evening. However, we felt slightly pressured to eat faster than we would have intended. Our waiter followed our dining pace after a while.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Parking: Plenty
Reviewer: REI4
7-26-2003 The Wilmington/Christiana Hilton, 302 454 1500, 100 Continental Drive, Newark, DE 19713
Strengths: My omlette, et. al. [shore did!] was very nicely done.
Service: Alas, my water glass wasn't refilled. Otherwise it would have been fine.
Could use Improvement: The vinyl booth seats should be replaced for a better material.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: My omlette, et. al. [shore did!] was very nicely done.
Service: Alas, my water glass wasn't refilled. Otherwise it would have been fine.
Could use Improvement: The vinyl booth seats should be replaced for a better material.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
7-25-2003 Vincente's Restaurant, (302) 652-5142, 1601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
Strengths: The steak was as good as it gets. I was very pleased with the flavor, consistency, and seasoning. The crab meat was generous and first rate.
Service: Service was very good, although we will definitely have to go back again. Just one visit hardly meets scientific methodology.
Could use Improvement: To compete with the finest restaurants, Vencente's will have to develop a refinement that has yet eluded it.
Turn Off’s: There was a feint musty odor. Perhaps the carpet, or the air conditioning should be looked at as the culprit.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: The steak was as good as it gets. I was very pleased with the flavor, consistency, and seasoning. The crab meat was generous and first rate.
Service: Service was very good, although we will definitely have to go back again. Just one visit hardly meets scientific methodology.
Could use Improvement: To compete with the finest restaurants, Vencente's will have to develop a refinement that has yet eluded it.
Turn Off’s: There was a feint musty odor. Perhaps the carpet, or the air conditioning should be looked at as the culprit.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
7-15-2003 Klondike Kates, (302) 737-6100, 158 E. Main Street, Newark, DE
Strengths: Decent food for a student bar.
Service: Service was very nice.
Could use Improvement: The place could stand a good scrubbing, and a few of the tables could be leveled.
Turn OffÂ’s: None
Handicap Accessibility: Poor.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Decent food for a student bar.
Service: Service was very nice.
Could use Improvement: The place could stand a good scrubbing, and a few of the tables could be leveled.
Turn OffÂ’s: None
Handicap Accessibility: Poor.
Reviewer: REI1
7-13-2003 Michaels Restaurant & Pub, (302) 368-4230, 1000 Churchmans Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Strengths: Once again, the best buffet in town. The prime rib was perfect.
Service: Service was nicely done. We were pleased.
Could use Improvement: If they could find a way to offer such good food and good service at less than the $17.95 per person price, it would be an improvement. But I dare say it is not likely.
Turn Off’s: The mandatory tip for large parties does not lend to my process of giving good tips for good service. But I know why they have that policy. And so do you.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Once again, the best buffet in town. The prime rib was perfect.
Service: Service was nicely done. We were pleased.
Could use Improvement: If they could find a way to offer such good food and good service at less than the $17.95 per person price, it would be an improvement. But I dare say it is not likely.
Turn Off’s: The mandatory tip for large parties does not lend to my process of giving good tips for good service. But I know why they have that policy. And so do you.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Friday, July 11, 2003
7/11/03 -Red Lobster, 309 ROCKY RUN PARKWAY TALLEYVILLE DE 19803
(302) 479-5582
Strengths: The menu was varied and allowed significant flexibility for you to build your own platter. The seafood was good, especially the grilled salmon.
Service: We were nicely assisted. He went above and beyond... to precisely what I would seek in service.
Could use Improvement: The oyster appetizer was weak, mainly because of very small oysters.
Turn Off’s: At first, I thought there was nowhere to park. The lot in front of this row of restaurants was completely filled. I was just about to park in an adjacent shopping center when I noticed a huge empty lot BEHIND the restaurant. Several previous times I have changed my mind about eating there because of the look of the front lot. If I had only known... which means... if they would only make it more well known.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
(302) 479-5582
Strengths: The menu was varied and allowed significant flexibility for you to build your own platter. The seafood was good, especially the grilled salmon.
Service: We were nicely assisted. He went above and beyond... to precisely what I would seek in service.
Could use Improvement: The oyster appetizer was weak, mainly because of very small oysters.
Turn Off’s: At first, I thought there was nowhere to park. The lot in front of this row of restaurants was completely filled. I was just about to park in an adjacent shopping center when I noticed a huge empty lot BEHIND the restaurant. Several previous times I have changed my mind about eating there because of the look of the front lot. If I had only known... which means... if they would only make it more well known.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Sunday, July 06, 2003
7/6/03 -Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse, 1323 Churchmans Rd, Newark, Delaware 19713
Strengths: Bugaboo Creek puts out a consistently good plate of steak. I hesitate to even mention it, but it is one of the few steak houses around at which I haven't experienced an hour wait for a table. I don't know why.
Service: On this visit it was wonderful. Lu Lu really out did herself. Thank you.
Could use Improvement: Could work on accessorizing the steaks a little better. Not for my tastes mind you, but for general appeal.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Bugaboo Creek puts out a consistently good plate of steak. I hesitate to even mention it, but it is one of the few steak houses around at which I haven't experienced an hour wait for a table. I don't know why.
Service: On this visit it was wonderful. Lu Lu really out did herself. Thank you.
Could use Improvement: Could work on accessorizing the steaks a little better. Not for my tastes mind you, but for general appeal.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Tuesday, June 24, 2003
6/21/03 -Bob Evans Restaurant, (302) 369-3122, 404 Eagle Run Rd, Newark, DE 19702
Strengths: Bob's has a consistently good menu with variety and with new additions every so often. Not just your traditional pancake house.
Service: On this visit it was picture perfect! Prior visits were very good.
Could use Improvement: Double the size and open around the clock, so that I don't have to get up at 6am to get a table.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Bob's has a consistently good menu with variety and with new additions every so often. Not just your traditional pancake house.
Service: On this visit it was picture perfect! Prior visits were very good.
Could use Improvement: Double the size and open around the clock, so that I don't have to get up at 6am to get a table.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Thursday, March 20, 2003
12/8/02 -Blue Coat Inn, 800 N State St Dover, DE,(302) 674-1776
Strengths: The Blue Coat Inn has a very nice location, with beautiful views of Silver Lake. My several last visits to the Blue Coat Inn all have one thing in common... they made us wish the Dinner Bell was still in business. The food at the Blue Coat was just fair, but priced as a higher end restaurant. They just didn't keep their end up.
Service: Truck-Stop style, but not as good. "Honey" this, and "Sugar" that, from the tatooed server while I had to vigorously work to get her to clear the table between courses and bring us more drinks. I shouldn't have to work up a sweat trying to get service.
Could use Improvement: It is broke. Fix it.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Fair
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: The Blue Coat Inn has a very nice location, with beautiful views of Silver Lake. My several last visits to the Blue Coat Inn all have one thing in common... they made us wish the Dinner Bell was still in business. The food at the Blue Coat was just fair, but priced as a higher end restaurant. They just didn't keep their end up.
Service: Truck-Stop style, but not as good. "Honey" this, and "Sugar" that, from the tatooed server while I had to vigorously work to get her to clear the table between courses and bring us more drinks. I shouldn't have to work up a sweat trying to get service.
Could use Improvement: It is broke. Fix it.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Fair
Reviewer: REI1
Sunday, November 24, 2002
11/24/02 CAFFE GELATO 90 E. Main St. (302) 738-5811
Strengths: I have had about 6 meals at Caffe Gelato. All have been very good. This morning's brunch was no exception. I had an omlette and grits that have never seen the South of my youth. It was a dramatically different taste, of Italy I suppose. I thoroughly enjoyed it. But beware, this is NOT granny's cookin (unless your granny is from the boot).
Service: Excellent. Normally the one aspect of service that I notice the most, is how they keep up with the drinks. We had to waive off staff... and tell them... "enough"! [this is a good thing]
Could use Improvement: It ain't broke. Don't fix it.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
11/24/02 CAFFE GELATO 90 E. Main St. (302) 738-5811
Strengths: I have had about 6 meals at Caffe Gelato. All have been very good. This morning's brunch was no exception. I had an omlette and grits that have never seen the South of my youth. It was a dramatically different taste, of Italy I suppose. I thoroughly enjoyed it. But beware, this is NOT granny's cookin (unless your granny is from the boot).
Service: Excellent. Normally the one aspect of service that I notice the most, is how they keep up with the drinks. We had to waive off staff... and tell them... "enough"! [this is a good thing]
Could use Improvement: It ain't broke. Don't fix it.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Adequate.
Reviewer: REI1
Thursday, November 21, 2002
11/20/02 Don Pablos Restaurant, 600 Center Boulevard, Newark, DE 19702 302-737-3984 http://donpablos.com/home/p_home.cfm
Strengths: Don Pablos is a nice place to eat near the mall. We have visited Don Pablos on a dozen or more occassions. Their menu is sufficient and their quality is consistent. Good Guacamole and Wednesday night specials on fajitas!
Service: Very Good. Yes, definitely very good.
Could use Improvement: The architecture lends itself to echos and noise. This won't be changed. Just be prepared for it.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good.
Reviewer: REI1
11/20/02 Don Pablos Restaurant, 600 Center Boulevard, Newark, DE 19702 302-737-3984 http://donpablos.com/home/p_home.cfm
Strengths: Don Pablos is a nice place to eat near the mall. We have visited Don Pablos on a dozen or more occassions. Their menu is sufficient and their quality is consistent. Good Guacamole and Wednesday night specials on fajitas!
Service: Very Good. Yes, definitely very good.
Could use Improvement: The architecture lends itself to echos and noise. This won't be changed. Just be prepared for it.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Very Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Tuesday, November 19, 2002
11/17/02 Timothy's - Newark, Papermill Road
Strengths: This is usually a good place to go, for ribs, or chicken sandwiches. Clean facility.
Service: Very Good.
Could use Improvement: See Below
Turn Off’s: My wife and I arrived after the Eagles game for some ribs. Upon ordering we discovered that Ribs were on special on Sundays – ALL YOU CAN EAT! We were in tall clover. The first half rack was Timothy’s usual very good ribs. When the second half rack arrived – in a timely manner I might add – they were almost inedible. The first half rack was juicy, meaty, with just enough fat so it almost fell off the bone. The second rack, my wife’s, and mine were both the same – tough, dry and they even had a different sauce! Did they do this intentionally to make us eat less? All we could eat of the second half rack was none! Rate Timothy’s a 1 [out of 10]this night. Very disappointing.
Handicap Accessibility: Good. Parking is not immediately adjacent, but not too far.
Reviewer: REI3
Saturday, November 16, 2002
11/15/02 La Casa Pasta http://www.lacasapasta.com/ Route 896 - Four Seasons Shopping Center - Newark, DE 19702 302-738-9935 - Fax:302-738-3441
Strengths: This is our favorite Italian Restaurant. It is our place for special nights out with the spouse. The cuisine is mouth watering and dependable. On this occasion we had a business associate with us from Italy who very much enjoyed talking with the proprietors and customizing our meal for us. We ate and we ate and we ate. The wine list is very nice.
Service: I find the service here to be not only flawless, but enjoyable as well. It adds nicely to a truly memorable dining experience.
Could use Improvement: Nope.
Turn Off’s: Nothing.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
11/15/02 La Casa Pasta http://www.lacasapasta.com/ Route 896 - Four Seasons Shopping Center - Newark, DE 19702 302-738-9935 - Fax:302-738-3441
Strengths: This is our favorite Italian Restaurant. It is our place for special nights out with the spouse. The cuisine is mouth watering and dependable. On this occasion we had a business associate with us from Italy who very much enjoyed talking with the proprietors and customizing our meal for us. We ate and we ate and we ate. The wine list is very nice.
Service: I find the service here to be not only flawless, but enjoyable as well. It adds nicely to a truly memorable dining experience.
Could use Improvement: Nope.
Turn Off’s: Nothing.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
11/14/02 China Buffet, Glendale Plaza, 1136 Pulaski Hwy (rte. 40), Bear, DE 19701
Strengths: On this follow-up visit, we found that the moderate pricing, the variety of the menu and the overall cleanliness remain the strengths of this establishment.
Service: Service however, on this one occasion was unpleasant. Our server was flippant and dismissive. It spoiled our experience. On an up note, they did for the first time get the drinks right.
Could use Improvement: Attitude.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
11/11/02 Mikasa, 3602 Kirkwood Highway, 302-995-8905, Wilmington DE.
Strengths: On this follow-up visit to Mikasa, we were impressed with the hearty miso soup. Their primary strength remains their affordability.
Service: Pleasant and courteous. I think the service has improved since my last memory. The teamwork aspect of the servers was evident. It is nice to go to a place where you are remembered, even your favorite menu choices.
Could use Improvement: I tried their ultimate... Sushi Heaven entre (I think it is intended for groups). It was ok, but I will stick to the basics in the future. If Mikasa could just get their sushi a day or so more fresh... they could compete with the quality of Mikimoto's and Utage.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Appeared to be fairly good access to the dining room. Restroom access, however, appeared doubtful. Reviewer: REI1
11/11/02 Mikasa, 3602 Kirkwood Highway, 302-995-8905, Wilmington DE.
Strengths: On this follow-up visit to Mikasa, we were impressed with the hearty miso soup. Their primary strength remains their affordability.
Service: Pleasant and courteous. I think the service has improved since my last memory. The teamwork aspect of the servers was evident. It is nice to go to a place where you are remembered, even your favorite menu choices.
Could use Improvement: I tried their ultimate... Sushi Heaven entre (I think it is intended for groups). It was ok, but I will stick to the basics in the future. If Mikasa could just get their sushi a day or so more fresh... they could compete with the quality of Mikimoto's and Utage.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Appeared to be fairly good access to the dining room. Restroom access, however, appeared doubtful. Reviewer: REI1
Thursday, October 31, 2002
10/25/02 Ciao' Pizza and Pasta 270 University Shopping Center, Newark, DE 19702 302-738-6810
Strengths: This is my favorite Pizza and Pasta takeout spot. And nice to stop by for a slice. The staff seem to be very consistent, which adds to the quality of the food. The food is very good.
Service: They do have a seating area, but I suggest it only for snacks or a quick lunch. The servers are pretty good.
Could use Improvement: I would really love it if they would start up delivery. But if you get delivery, you will miss the charm of the place, and the view and aromas of their many menu items.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Access appears tight to me, through the entrance.
Reviewer: REI1
10/25/02 Ciao' Pizza and Pasta 270 University Shopping Center, Newark, DE 19702 302-738-6810
Strengths: This is my favorite Pizza and Pasta takeout spot. And nice to stop by for a slice. The staff seem to be very consistent, which adds to the quality of the food. The food is very good.
Service: They do have a seating area, but I suggest it only for snacks or a quick lunch. The servers are pretty good.
Could use Improvement: I would really love it if they would start up delivery. But if you get delivery, you will miss the charm of the place, and the view and aromas of their many menu items.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Access appears tight to me, through the entrance.
Reviewer: REI1
Wednesday, October 30, 2002
10/28/02 Italian Bistro, 4301 Kirkwood Hwy,Wilmington, DE (302) 996-0700.
Strengths: The reviewer found Italian Bistro to be clean, comfortable, and kid approved. The price range was reasonable ($13). Shrimp ravioli is recommended for those with that inclination.
Service: Service was excellent on this visit.
Could use Improvement: Nothing noted for improvement.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI2
10/28/02 Italian Bistro, 4301 Kirkwood Hwy,Wilmington, DE (302) 996-0700.
Strengths: The reviewer found Italian Bistro to be clean, comfortable, and kid approved. The price range was reasonable ($13). Shrimp ravioli is recommended for those with that inclination.
Service: Service was excellent on this visit.
Could use Improvement: Nothing noted for improvement.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI2
Monday, October 28, 2002
10/26/02 TGI Friday's 650 South College Ave. Newark, DE 19713 (302) 737-3700.
Strengths: Fridays has a tasty menu selection, with variety. They are a long time family favorite.
Service: Was good this time, and usually so.
Could use Improvement: If it aint broke, don't fix it. It aint broke.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
10/26/02 TGI Friday's 650 South College Ave. Newark, DE 19713 (302) 737-3700.
Strengths: Fridays has a tasty menu selection, with variety. They are a long time family favorite.
Service: Was good this time, and usually so.
Could use Improvement: If it aint broke, don't fix it. It aint broke.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Sunday, October 27, 2002
10/27/02 Friendly's 185 Elkton Rd, Newark, DE 19711 302-453-9775
Strengths: Friendly's, at this location, is a fairly good spot for a family meal, or just a meal. The food quality has been consistently good for the 23 years that I have been haunting the place.
Service: Slow, but friendly. Did I mention slow?
Could use Improvement: In case you missed it above, it is too slow. You should get a table before you get hungry.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Fair.
Reviewer: REI1
10/27/02 Friendly's 185 Elkton Rd, Newark, DE 19711 302-453-9775
Strengths: Friendly's, at this location, is a fairly good spot for a family meal, or just a meal. The food quality has been consistently good for the 23 years that I have been haunting the place.
Service: Slow, but friendly. Did I mention slow?
Could use Improvement: In case you missed it above, it is too slow. You should get a table before you get hungry.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Fair.
Reviewer: REI1
10/23/02 Bob Evans Farms Restaurant, 404 Eagle Run Rd Newark, DE 19702-1603 302-369-3122
Strengths: Bob Evans has a solid menu, with some new items and improved pricing. As strange as it may seem, the favorite of ours is their oatmeal. We go out of our way to have their oatmeal for breakfast or brunch on our family days. I could go on and on about it, but what it comes down to is that you should try their oatmeal. A side order of grits or sausage doesn’t hurt either.
Service: Service has been consistently good on previous visits. On this particular occasion we were the only patrons there (at 6am), and so it is understandable that we got individualized attention.
Could use Improvement: There are fairly big lines to get in on weekend mornings. But that’s to be expected at a good place, I suppose.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Bob Evans has a solid menu, with some new items and improved pricing. As strange as it may seem, the favorite of ours is their oatmeal. We go out of our way to have their oatmeal for breakfast or brunch on our family days. I could go on and on about it, but what it comes down to is that you should try their oatmeal. A side order of grits or sausage doesn’t hurt either.
Service: Service has been consistently good on previous visits. On this particular occasion we were the only patrons there (at 6am), and so it is understandable that we got individualized attention.
Could use Improvement: There are fairly big lines to get in on weekend mornings. But that’s to be expected at a good place, I suppose.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
10/16/02 Applebee’s, Suburban Plaza, Newark, DE
Strengths: Applebee’s is a nice place to sit down with clients, co-workers, or family. They have a pleasant but informal atmosphere and a nicely varied menu. Not spectacular, just nice.
Service: Service was fine the dozen or so times that I have visited, thus far.
Could use Improvement: The isles are a little narrow for the seating of larger parties.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Acceptable.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Applebee’s is a nice place to sit down with clients, co-workers, or family. They have a pleasant but informal atmosphere and a nicely varied menu. Not spectacular, just nice.
Service: Service was fine the dozen or so times that I have visited, thus far.
Could use Improvement: The isles are a little narrow for the seating of larger parties.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Acceptable.
Reviewer: REI1
10/14/02 No Name Pizza And Gyro Eatery, 250 E. Delaware Ave., Newark, DE (302) 738-7999 10a-4a Sun-Wed; 10a-6a Thur-Sat
Strengths: We were pleasantly pleased with the quality of the greek food we tasted here. Moderate prices, extended hours, and a convenient location add to the strengths of the menu.
Service: Service was fine, although this is primarily a take-out facility, they do have 4 tables.
Could use Improvement: It’s a pizza-plus place in a college town. What do you want?
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: We were pleasantly pleased with the quality of the greek food we tasted here. Moderate prices, extended hours, and a convenient location add to the strengths of the menu.
Service: Service was fine, although this is primarily a take-out facility, they do have 4 tables.
Could use Improvement: It’s a pizza-plus place in a college town. What do you want?
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Reviewer: REI1
10/14/02 Home Grown Cafe, Main Street, Newark, DE. http://homegrowncafe.tripod.com/
Strengths: This health-trendy restaurant has a nicely unusual menu. I enjoyed exploring the unknown items during this meal (lunch), as I have about 20 others at this location.
Service: Service has been consistently good.
Could use Improvement: The miso soup was way off the beaten path. I am not sure if I cared for it. It was the only thing that I ordered on this visit which I thought I knew what it was, but I was wrong. Mayhap a rethinking of the recipe or naming it something altogether different?
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: This health-trendy restaurant has a nicely unusual menu. I enjoyed exploring the unknown items during this meal (lunch), as I have about 20 others at this location.
Service: Service has been consistently good.
Could use Improvement: The miso soup was way off the beaten path. I am not sure if I cared for it. It was the only thing that I ordered on this visit which I thought I knew what it was, but I was wrong. Mayhap a rethinking of the recipe or naming it something altogether different?
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
10/12/02 La Tolteca 203 Newark, Shopping center, Newark, DE 302-737-8220
Strengths: Very good informal mexican Рtex/mex cuisine. One of our three favorite mexican style restaurants in the state. There is a wide selection of entrees. On this occasion I had entr̩e number 201. I recommend it. J Live entertainment on selected nights adds to the flavor.
Service: Service is generally good, but hurried. Be sure to ask for extra napkins in the beginning (and guacamole dip for the chips). The restaurant is deceptively large, and the server staff have to cover long distances and lots of hungry folks.
Could use Improvement: One extra staff per shift might make things run more smoothly.
Turn Off’s: On some nights, if you sit near the bar with your family, you may encounter boisterous drunken revelers. On my previous visit this had been an issue. On the instant visit there was a nice even mix of families and as-yet sober students. [editorial aside… the police blotter on the following morning showed a stabbing in front of this establishment late in the evening]
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Very good informal mexican Рtex/mex cuisine. One of our three favorite mexican style restaurants in the state. There is a wide selection of entrees. On this occasion I had entr̩e number 201. I recommend it. J Live entertainment on selected nights adds to the flavor.
Service: Service is generally good, but hurried. Be sure to ask for extra napkins in the beginning (and guacamole dip for the chips). The restaurant is deceptively large, and the server staff have to cover long distances and lots of hungry folks.
Could use Improvement: One extra staff per shift might make things run more smoothly.
Turn Off’s: On some nights, if you sit near the bar with your family, you may encounter boisterous drunken revelers. On my previous visit this had been an issue. On the instant visit there was a nice even mix of families and as-yet sober students. [editorial aside… the police blotter on the following morning showed a stabbing in front of this establishment late in the evening]
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
10/11/02 Perkins Family Restaurant, Kirkwood Hwy & Possum Park Rd, Newark, DE 19711-2108 (302)737-3500
Strengths: Perkins is a good, reliable, place for a meal. Coffee by the pot – on the table.
Service: Service is generally good. On this visit, I requested water that never arrived and there was a mix up in the order. The server discovered the error on her own and fixed it, only causing a short delay.
Could use Improvement: For the niche that they fill, I wouldn’t change anything.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Perkins is a good, reliable, place for a meal. Coffee by the pot – on the table.
Service: Service is generally good. On this visit, I requested water that never arrived and there was a mix up in the order. The server discovered the error on her own and fixed it, only causing a short delay.
Could use Improvement: For the niche that they fill, I wouldn’t change anything.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
10/09/02 Utage Japanese Restaurant, Independence Mall, Wilmington, DE (302) 652-1230
Strengths: This is one of my very special places. For the quality of the sushi, and a nice atmosphere, I think it’s the best in Delaware.
Service: Service has been strained on the last couple of my visits. It seems that staff are being pushed to their limits. This time I had trouble getting a refill on our drinks.
Could use Improvement: Could use additional server staff. I wish they were open 24/7. J Their hours are: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-10:30pm, Sun 5-9pm.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Fair. Entrance and Hallway appear somewhat narrow and could be challenging to wheelchair clientele.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: This is one of my very special places. For the quality of the sushi, and a nice atmosphere, I think it’s the best in Delaware.
Service: Service has been strained on the last couple of my visits. It seems that staff are being pushed to their limits. This time I had trouble getting a refill on our drinks.
Could use Improvement: Could use additional server staff. I wish they were open 24/7. J Their hours are: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Mon-Thu 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-10:30pm, Sun 5-9pm.
Turn Off’s: None.
Handicap Accessibility: Fair. Entrance and Hallway appear somewhat narrow and could be challenging to wheelchair clientele.
Reviewer: REI1
10/04/02 China Buffet, Glendale Plaza, 1136 Pulaski Hwy (rte. 40), Bear, DE 19701
Strengths: I think this restaurant’s primary strength is its variety of foods on the buffet. I find the facility to be clean and neat. The food is good and kept fresh. There are reduced prices for children, and buffet items for those who don’t care for chinese food. This is a good option for taking the kids out for a no-fuss meal on a financial or time budget.
Service: Service has been consistent, prompt, and friendly. There are plenty of staff available.
Could use Improvement: Every single time I have been there (about 8 times now), the server staff have mixed up the drink order, without fail. Their record in this is phenomenal. This time I was careful when making the order and reviewed each drink with the server when she brought them to the table. They were still switched.
Turn Off’s: Drink replenishment is accomplished by the server removing our glasses, and refilling them at the fountain, and then returning the glasses to us at the table. I do not prefer this method. I feel uncomfortable, especially in light of the switching problem identified above.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: I think this restaurant’s primary strength is its variety of foods on the buffet. I find the facility to be clean and neat. The food is good and kept fresh. There are reduced prices for children, and buffet items for those who don’t care for chinese food. This is a good option for taking the kids out for a no-fuss meal on a financial or time budget.
Service: Service has been consistent, prompt, and friendly. There are plenty of staff available.
Could use Improvement: Every single time I have been there (about 8 times now), the server staff have mixed up the drink order, without fail. Their record in this is phenomenal. This time I was careful when making the order and reviewed each drink with the server when she brought them to the table. They were still switched.
Turn Off’s: Drink replenishment is accomplished by the server removing our glasses, and refilling them at the fountain, and then returning the glasses to us at the table. I do not prefer this method. I feel uncomfortable, especially in light of the switching problem identified above.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
9/20/02 Home Grown Cafe, Main Street, Newark, DE. http://homegrowncafe.tripod.com/
Strengths: Very good, fresh, healthy food. Lots of options for folks who have to watch their waistline. This is one of my many, favorite places to feed. Takeout works too. This is a downtown Newark restaurant, so expect students.
Service: Service has been consistently good.
Could use Improvement: The packaging system for takeout could use some more thought, and maybe a box.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Very good, fresh, healthy food. Lots of options for folks who have to watch their waistline. This is one of my many, favorite places to feed. Takeout works too. This is a downtown Newark restaurant, so expect students.
Service: Service has been consistently good.
Could use Improvement: The packaging system for takeout could use some more thought, and maybe a box.
Turn Off’s:
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
8/22/02 The Authentic Chinese Restaurant, University Plaza, Newark, DE.
Strengths: The best sit down environment for a chinese restaurant in the area. The food quality is slightly above average.
Service: Service has been above average on 8 of the 10 last visits, partly because of slow business.
Could use Improvement: The sushi menu should either be improved or discarded.
Turn Off’s: Indoor air quality has been poor. This is soon to be moot with the ban of all smoking.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: The best sit down environment for a chinese restaurant in the area. The food quality is slightly above average.
Service: Service has been above average on 8 of the 10 last visits, partly because of slow business.
Could use Improvement: The sushi menu should either be improved or discarded.
Turn Off’s: Indoor air quality has been poor. This is soon to be moot with the ban of all smoking.
Handicap Accessibility: Good.
Reviewer: REI1
8/18/02 Olive Garden, Route 13, Dover, DE.
Strengths: Good food. Clean environment. Plenty of room in the seating area. Food arrival times were good.
Service: She was disinterested, didn’t speak clearly, and didn’t listen well. The server didn’t understand about having a saucer of olive oil for the dipping of the bread.
Could use Improvement: Service.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Very good. Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Good food. Clean environment. Plenty of room in the seating area. Food arrival times were good.
Service: She was disinterested, didn’t speak clearly, and didn’t listen well. The server didn’t understand about having a saucer of olive oil for the dipping of the bread.
Could use Improvement: Service.
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Very good. Reviewer: REI1
8/18/02 Bennigan’s, Rte 273, Newark, DE
Strengths: Good food, if you don’t mind sharing with the flies.
Service: Good, prompt, personable service.
Could use Improvement: Pest Control.
Turn Off’s: The flies were so thick and persistent that it ruined the entire event. I was constantly waiving the flies (unsuccessfully) away from my food. It was disgusting and miserable. The server agreed.
Handicap Accessibility: Good. Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Good food, if you don’t mind sharing with the flies.
Service: Good, prompt, personable service.
Could use Improvement: Pest Control.
Turn Off’s: The flies were so thick and persistent that it ruined the entire event. I was constantly waiving the flies (unsuccessfully) away from my food. It was disgusting and miserable. The server agreed.
Handicap Accessibility: Good. Reviewer: REI1
8/13/02 Mikasa, Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington DE.
Strengths: The best value spot for sushi in Delaware. The $5.99 lunch special can’t be beat. Quality of the sushi and the miso soup is fairly good.
Service: Pleasant and courteous.
Could use Improvement: N/A
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Appeared to be fairly good access to the dining room. I am unsure of restroom access.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: The best value spot for sushi in Delaware. The $5.99 lunch special can’t be beat. Quality of the sushi and the miso soup is fairly good.
Service: Pleasant and courteous.
Could use Improvement: N/A
Turn Off’s: none.
Handicap Accessibility: Appeared to be fairly good access to the dining room. I am unsure of restroom access.
Reviewer: REI1
8/12/02 The China Garden, 1015 S. College Ave, Newark DE.
Strengths: Consistently good chinese food.
Service: Pleasant and courteous.
Could use Improvement: Patronize this establishment for take-out and delivery only. Do not eat at their location. Comfort and cleanliness in the sit-down area just don’t cut it.
Turn Off’s: See Above
Handicap Accessibility: N/A
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: Consistently good chinese food.
Service: Pleasant and courteous.
Could use Improvement: Patronize this establishment for take-out and delivery only. Do not eat at their location. Comfort and cleanliness in the sit-down area just don’t cut it.
Turn Off’s: See Above
Handicap Accessibility: N/A
Reviewer: REI1
8/10/02 Roma’s Italian Restaurant –Route 113 Dover DE.
Strengths: We were pleased by the quality of the food and the cleanliness of the restaurant. Smartly dressed staff, fresh bread and olive oil lent to the nice Italian atmosphere, albeit tempered with a pinch of downstate charm.
Service: For Dover, it was very nice. It lacked the formality and professionalism one would normally expect of a higher class restaurant, however. This may be just fine for many patron’s. I didn’t mind.
Could use Improvement: The smoking area is near the entrance, and it is open to the non-smoking. The courses were slightly rushed. The wine list was very short, especially by the glass and carafe. Booths weren’t available in the non-smoking area.
Turn Off’s: None
Handicap Accessibility: Accessibility appeared to be tight through the front door sequence, and in the single occupancy restrooms.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: We were pleased by the quality of the food and the cleanliness of the restaurant. Smartly dressed staff, fresh bread and olive oil lent to the nice Italian atmosphere, albeit tempered with a pinch of downstate charm.
Service: For Dover, it was very nice. It lacked the formality and professionalism one would normally expect of a higher class restaurant, however. This may be just fine for many patron’s. I didn’t mind.
Could use Improvement: The smoking area is near the entrance, and it is open to the non-smoking. The courses were slightly rushed. The wine list was very short, especially by the glass and carafe. Booths weren’t available in the non-smoking area.
Turn Off’s: None
Handicap Accessibility: Accessibility appeared to be tight through the front door sequence, and in the single occupancy restrooms.
Reviewer: REI1
8/10/02. Timothy’s, at the riverfront, Wilmington DE.
Strengths: The main courses were very good, consistent with our previous visits. Crab melts, carolina barbeque, ribs, and wings are among a few of the verified items.
Could use Improvement:
Service: See Below.
Turn Off’s: The service we received on this occasion was below poor. We never received sufficient silverware. We weren’t checked upon for drinks (or anything) during the meal. Three times, our server, turned and walked away from us while she was still speaking. She made no inquiry as to what we may require.
Handicap Accessibility: Accessibility appeared to be fine.
Reviewer: REI1
Strengths: The main courses were very good, consistent with our previous visits. Crab melts, carolina barbeque, ribs, and wings are among a few of the verified items.
Could use Improvement:
Service: See Below.
Turn Off’s: The service we received on this occasion was below poor. We never received sufficient silverware. We weren’t checked upon for drinks (or anything) during the meal. Three times, our server, turned and walked away from us while she was still speaking. She made no inquiry as to what we may require.
Handicap Accessibility: Accessibility appeared to be fine.
Reviewer: REI1
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