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
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
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