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Restaurant L
A cozy neighbor restaurant with Modern American and global cuisine. Restaurant L also features expertly and simply prepared dishes. The menu is highlighted by an array of flavorful and classic comfort foods including; Lobster & Shrimp Quesadilla and Crispy Pork Shank over Truffle Noodles.
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38 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 38 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(25)
- fit for foodies(17)
- vibrant bar scene(11)
- special occasion(9)
- romantic(8)
- great for lunch(7)
Restaurant L Reviews List
Review 1 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I go here often. The food is delicious, never had a bad meal. I always sit at the quaint bar where you can talk with the locals and regulars that go to Restaurant L. I have met some nice people here, the Manager Janet is always warm and friendly."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and friendly service."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service is always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and service is always good here. The specials are great."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 4 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My friend and I lunched here
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My friend and I lunched here and had a wonderful meal. Everything was made to order and to our specification. A great little hideaway place. Try it!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Thoroughly enjoyed taking
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Thoroughly enjoyed taking my team to lunch at Restaurant L. The food was great. Loved the calamari and the pecan crusted chicken. Very good value for the price."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tasty food.... delicious appetizers
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Tasty food.... delicious appetizers and entrees. The dessert left a little to be desired. Nice place for a special occasion, or a quiet romantic meal. Would go back."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
WELL PREPARED, DELICIOUS FOOD
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"WELL PREPARED, DELICIOUS FOOD SERVED IN A SMALL, COMFORTABLE SETTING. LUNCH SPECIAL MENU VERY REASONABLE FOR THE EXCELLENT QUALITY OF FOOD."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A good meal served in a pleasant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A good meal served in a pleasant surrounding. The service was very attentive and complemented the meal really well. My steak was done exactly as I ordered it and was served with an ample portion of delicious roasted potatoes accompanied by green beans. My wife ordered Talapia that she said was very good. We shared an appetizer of Crispy Eggplant Napoleon and it was delicious, as was the Creme Brulee we shared for dessert.
There was a large party at a nearby table and as a result it was noisier than we would have liked. There is valet parking which appears totally unnecessary as there is an ample sized lot. I could have parked my car myself and then not had to wait for the valet to come and retrieve my car when we were leaving."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pecan chicken a plus
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was delicious and tasty. Try the pecan chicken, out if this world."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Melts in your mouth
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The lighting and noise level was perfect for a romantic evening. The salad appetizer was so good you almost forgot you ordered an entree. I had salmon (well done) while my wife had tilapia. Though it seemed like it took longer than usual to be served the entree, the entree melted in your mouth. Being impatient when it comes to food, I cannot say it was worth the wait. The dessert choices, though few, were all exquisitely prepared. I didn't know about the wifi until the end of the meal. We most definitely will return again."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 11 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Recommended
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very accommodating to special requests. Attentive wait staff. Generous pour from the bar. Steak and fish dishes excellent. Not a large place; reservations a good idea."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was good waitresses seemed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good waitresses seemed better suited for the State Line Diner or Matthews."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always, Restaurant L's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"As always, Restaurant L's food was excellent. Service was very good as well. We haven't been there in a while and found ourselves saying we need to go more often. Ambiance is nice as well. Overall, a great dining experience."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Tender meat!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband loved his short ribs. With gnocci! My pork shank was Very tender though it and the noodles were a bit salty for my taste, though in most restaurant food everywhere the food is too salty for me. The bread was delicious and warm, certainly homemade."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fun at L
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Great meal at "L". Our waitress was very attentive to us but at the same time we had our privacy. The Pre Fixe is a bargain and the food was five star. I will be going back soon and telling my friends what a nice time we had."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
So glad we finally went here!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"So glad we finally went here! The pros; the food was absolutely delicious and its a really cute place. Possible cons; It's quite noisy so it is a bit difficult to have a conversation if you are a couple because its very loud when its full and its a tight squeeze in between tables. If you order a cocktail you may feel it has too much ice or was not made well. My husband mentioned that his drink tasted watered down and then we noticd that both the tables on either side of us were also having issues with their mixed drinks, either too much ice and/or too big a glass, not sure. Just take note. I had a glass of wine and was quite happy. We will definitely go back though!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Purchased a Living Social
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Purchased a Living Social coupon to try Restaurant L cause it was in the neighborhood. We made a reservation but ended up coming in a little early and they seated us right a way. Dining room was crowded but friendly. There were mostly adults but some families with children were also there. Food was really good -- had breast of duck and husband had strip steak. He really liked his too. Started with the oyster special which was fresh and yummy. My duck came with a orange spicy sauce and veggie couscous. I had a pinot noir which opened up nicely and my husband had a malbec. The desserts sounded great but frankly we were stuffed. The living social coupon made this a very reasonable restart. We both agreed we would buy another coupon."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Restaurant L
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Neighborhood gem!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Warm and friendly service. Not rushed. Great for lunch or dinner. Nice bar area. Excellent food"
Dined on 01/31/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Restaurant L
Based on the average of (20) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic