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Fahrenheit

3100 South Street NW
Washington, DC 20007

Fahrenheit at The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown is the neighborhood's hottest gathering spot for casual dinners and intimate special occasions. Built on the site of the historic Georgetown incinerator, the restaurant has soaring windows and is softly illuminated to enhance the original exposed brick walls of the building. The relaxed and contemporary setting sizzles when paired with Executive Chef Quang Duong's cutting edge cuisine. Fahrenheit's diverse, approachable wine list sparks a spectacular dining experience.

Join us in Degrees Bar and Lounge downstairs for our signature cocktail - the Fahrenheit Five (Grand Marnier, Malibu, Pineapple and Cranberry Juices.)

We are offering a special Three Course Prix Fixe Menu for Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 4th for $65 per person (first course, entree, dessert buffet.) Please call us at 202.912.4110 and we can email you a copy of the menu!

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $30 and under
Parking: Valet
Cross Street: Wisconsin & 31st

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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating		3.8 out of 5 (77 Reviews)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion (34)
romantic (31)
fit for foodies (24)
notable wine list (21)
neighborhood gem (11)
good for groups (6)
great for lunch (6)
great for brunch (5)
hot spot (4)
vibrant bar scene (4)
late-night find (3)

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Fahrenheit Reviews List

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"My dinner and dining experience last night was was happily unremarkable. I am a 60 year old foodie and could find nothing wrong with this restaurant. My daughter was shocked and thrilled when I told her. The service was attentive, not obnoxious. Our table could talk in normal voice and be heard. The food, ah the food, flawless for everyone. We all left happily sated and felt our money was well spent. I am not Tom Seitsma but I hope he goes there soon."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/13/2010

(review submitted 03/16/2010)

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Review 2 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Good)

"tables by the kitchen not romantic"

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/12/2010

(review submitted 03/14/2010)

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Review 3 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Loved the dimly (but not too dimly) lit, contemporary decor, the Ritz-quality, attentive service, and the duck spring rolls and sea bass! We will be back."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/05/2010

(review submitted 03/07/2010)

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Review 4 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This is a wonderful place to relax and dine. The food is fantastic. I had the macaroni and cheese truffle with filet migon. The side dish was unbelievable. I am going back for more. I have been here a number of times and consider it one of my favorites. The wine selection is great too."

Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 03/03/2010

(review submitted 03/05/2010)

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Review 5 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"It was really disappointing for a restaurant at a Ritz Carlton location. It took someone over 5 minutes to come to our table and take our drink order. The furniture looked liked it needed to be replaced. In fact, the chair I was sitting in was coming apart. My wife and I both got the hamburger. The buns were stale, no bacon was on the burger as ordered, and the fries were lukewarm. It was not worth the price of the meal, and we think we would have had a better meal at McDonalds."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/26/2010)

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Review 6 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was a great find for Valentines Day! The four course pre-fix was wonderful. We would have appreciated a non-raw choice for appetizers, but everything was wonderful."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/25/2010)

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Review 7 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"AWFUL! I will never EVER go here again. The food was horrible, the service is awful! When I made the reservation online, I was not made aware there was a special $115 per person menu! If I had known that, I would have canceled my reservation. I will NEVER recommend this to ANYONE! WORST RESTAURANT EVER."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Poor)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/24/2010)

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Review 8 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"This turned out to be perfect for brunch before scooting quickly to the Kennedy Center for a matinee which will probably be my regular practice now. The staff was warm and friendly and sure to get us out in time to make the curtain. And our food was yummy -- especially the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon."

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/21/2010

(review submitted 02/23/2010)

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Review 9 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The food has improved quite a bit since my wife and I last dined at this restaurant."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/19/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 10 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"The food was very good, but was disappointed when I got my bill and the 4 course meal was $115 a piece. The food was not worth the price. I would of changed my reservation if I knew that the meal was going to cost me $115 a piece."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/21/2010)

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Review 11 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The folks at Fahrenheit were great. They read my OpenTable request for a romantic table for Valentine's Day Brunch and gave us a wonderful spot and wished us a happy anniversary. The menu was expensive but the experience was great. We always try to do something special on Valentine's Day and the Ritz Fahrenheit brunch plus a matinee at the Marinski Ballet was fabulous.

Making the reservation on OpenTable was a great experience."

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/18/2010)

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Review 12 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Took my girlfriend to Fahrenheit for Valentine's Day. They had a special menu that was over $110/person and was certainly not worth it from the food perspective. The appitizers were fine and the soup was fine as well, unfortunately the entres were both way under my expectations. No taste and nothing special from any perspective. Desserts were fine, but again we are talking about over $100/person. The setting was pretty though with a completely empty restaurant they sat us next to someone and we had to listen to the entire time because it was so quiet. The service was very good however and he was helpful in picking out a replacement wine because the one we chose was out.

-Austin"

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/14/2010

(review submitted 02/17/2010)

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Review 13 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Good)

"It was a bit cheeky for Fahrenheit to charge $115 prixe fixe for a four course meal when four courses can obviously be assembled for les from the a la carte menu. I can't imagine this restauraunt is making any money, with unremarkable food and excessive prices."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/16/2010)

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Review 14 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"My experience at Fahrenheit on Valentine's Day weekend was exceptional. The food was excellent and the ambience made it even better. The service was great and was always on point. I only wish the full menu was open that evening. We were only limited to the Valentine's Day menu (which was just a bit over-priced). Overall, the experience was memorable and would definitely recommend it to friends and family for special occasions."

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 02/13/2010

(review submitted 02/16/2010)

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Review 15 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Good)

"The food here was "good" but definitely not great. The ambiance was nice and the service was great but there is much better food in DC and I will probably not dine at Fahrenheit for a second time."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/28/2010

(review submitted 01/30/2010)

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Review 16 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"Beautiful venue, great service! The best part of the meail was dessert (which i don't think they made) and cappucinos. Starters and main course were severely over salted. For a restaurant that is in the Ritz, i expected a lot more."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/22/2010

(review submitted 01/23/2010)

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Review 17 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Fahrenheit was a disappointment: The waiter had problems understanding our orders; the champagne we ordered (to celebrate our wedding anniversary) turned out not to have been kept cold so we had to choose another bottle than our preferred brand; the foie gras had no taste at all; the ribs, which we picked due to the recommendation from the waiter, were cold and not containing the actual rib bones contrary to what the waiter told us; the portions were small given the high prices.

With only three tables occupied we were surprised to see the kitchen/waiting staff struggle like this."

Food		(Fair)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/20/2010

(review submitted 01/22/2010)

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Review 18 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Food was pretty good overall. My steak was adequate, nothing special. The truffle mac and cheese was great! The service was nothing special. Our reservation was erroneously canceled, and no one acknowledged the birthday my guest was celebrating...probably because they didn't check the reservation. To the server's credit though, I did forget my credit card, and she called to let me know. All in all, not bad, but for the price, I was expecting a bit more."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/12/2010

(review submitted 01/21/2010)

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Review 19 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was our second visit for Sunday brunch, with great choices of made-to-order breakfast and lunch items, satisying everyone in our party. The food was outstanding and the service was solicitous. They went out of their way to make all accomodations necessary for an elderly friend with a walker. We certainly intend to go again."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 01/17/2010

(review submitted 01/19/2010)

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Review 20 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Good as usual for a special occasion, though the loss of the restaurant manager will end our attendance."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/30/2009

(review submitted 01/01/2010)

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Review 21 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Fair)

"Called to confirm my reservation for Christmas dinner and was told they were closed that day. He told me I had reached Fahrenheit and there was no way I had a reservation there. Panic! Called the hotel’s concierge. Called Fahrenheit back to get an email address. Was then told they were open on Christmas and they had my reservation. No apology.Dinner was prix fixe – food was not what I expected, but OK. Service was nonexistent. We saw our waiter three times. The sommelier was charming - we joked with him. Dessert buffet was fun. In a word “frustrating”."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/25/2009

(review submitted 12/30/2009)

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Review 22 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"This restaurant was not all that it is cracked up to be. First off, we arrived for our reservation and had requested a booth. There was one open, but they would not let us have it and we had to wait about 20 minutes for the previous party to live a booth so we could be seated. Did not understand that at all, but that is terrible planning/customer service.Also, the main course was awful and the dessert buffet even worse, over all it was a -10/5 stars and I would discourage anyone from dining here."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/28/2009)

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Review 23 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"The Server was very helpful to our 8-year old, cutting up her meal for her. Our daughter loved everything about this experience, especially the dessert buffet."

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/25/2009

(review submitted 12/27/2009)

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Review 24 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"Food was very good, but a little expensive for what you get. The ambiance for evening dining was outstanding and the service was very commendable! With exception to the pricey menu, great overall experience!"

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/24/2009

(review submitted 12/27/2009)

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Review 25 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

"The restaurant is visually stunning, with very high ceilings and dark decor. The seats are a little wide. The Crab Salad appetizer was very enjoyable even if the red bell pepper was more dominant than the crab flavor. Using the crab salad as a spread on the crostini resulted in a wonderful treat. The lobster bisque soup was heavenly, if rich. The sea bass entree had a curious vanilla sauce that would have been more appropriate for a desert, but the fish was expertly cooked. Our server disappeared 3/4 the way through the meal, but others we more than willing to bring coffee and tea. Our sever reappeared to present the check. As a nice touch, the restaurant will allow you to split a glass of wine if a whole glass seems too much."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/25/2009

(review submitted 12/26/2009)

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Review 26 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Amazing, again. Impeccable service, excellent food, and warm ambiance and staff made our anniversary dinner a wonderful experience. The chef accomodated our request for a tasting menu (it was a quiet night, so we felt the request wouldn't disrupt meals for other diners) and truly surpassed any combination we could have done by ordering ourselves. We had high expectations knowing the restaurant is part of the Ritz-Carlton, but even those expectations were exceeded. This dinner experience moved Fahrenheit to the top of our list."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/22/2009

(review submitted 12/24/2009)

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Review 27 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Good food but not outstanding, very quiet atmosphere with good ambiance. A little pricey...don't know if I would go back again."

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/22/2009

(review submitted 12/24/2009)

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Review 28 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"We dined here for our anniversary and were exceptionally pleased. I was somewhat leery considering the restaurant is inisde a hotel and sometimes the food is less than desirable and overpriced. However, we had no reason for concern. The ambiance is warm and romantic and the service was outstanding. I had informed the restaurant when we made our reservation that it was our 2nd anniversary and our first time there and they went out of their way to acknoweldge our anniversary and to ensure that our time there was enjoyable. The food was excellent and my husband even commented that it was one of the top 5 steaks he had ever had. We felt that it was reasonably priced for the quality and the service. We would definitely return."

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/08/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 29 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Poor)

"The food was horrible. The Sea Bass was so salty it was inedible."

Food		(Poor)
Ambiance		(Fair)
Service		(Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/12/2009

(review submitted 12/14/2009)

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Review 30 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Good)

"Food was good, without being outstanding, and it is a pleasant, light and airy dining room. But service was inattentive and slow - we even had to stand up on one occasion to attract attention."

Food		(Good)
Ambiance		(Good)
Service		(Poor)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/09/2009

(review submitted 12/11/2009)

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Review 31 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"What a great spot for dinner! Outstanding Sea Bass & Tuna steak, perfectly prepared and delicious. Fine cocktails as well. Great service, very elegant ambiance that has the unusual feature of being very open (~25ft ceilings), yet still intimate. Highly recommended."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/05/2009

(review submitted 12/07/2009)

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Review 32 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Perfect place for a quiet Georgetown breakfast. They open early!"

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 12/02/2009

(review submitted 12/04/2009)

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Review 33 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"Fahrenheit was an absolutely wonderful dining experience. From the food to the service, everything was more than I expected and I would recommend it to anyone as a solid choice for a special occasion."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/26/2009

(review submitted 12/03/2009)

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Review 34 for Fahrenheit

Overall Rating

(Outstanding)

"This was my first experience at Fahrenheit and it was absolutely amazing. From the luxurious decorated red chair seating and other noticeable balls of red fire popping through to the dim lighting with candles throughout the place, it was absolutely calming and sleek. The maitre D was awesome and high spirited and very accommodating. Our waitress was great, knowledgeable and very attentive. The food was tasty and wonderfully cooked. I would give them a 5 STAR, for sure. My husband and I will definitely be going back!"

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

Food		(Outstanding)
Ambiance		(Outstanding)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user

who dined on 11/20/2009

(review submitted 11/23/2009)

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Based on the average of (43) ratings-only reviews

Overall Rating

(Very Good)

Food		(Very Good)
Ambiance		(Very Good)
Service		(Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level		(Quiet)

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