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Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Cities atmosphere is warm, contemporary, modern and comfortable. The restaurant features a 50" (fifty) media wall, including 19 LCD screens featuring panoramic scenes of the "featured city" corresponding with the themed menu, which will change quarterly. Cities concept is to create a restaurant and lounge that showcases a menu from a featured cities along with perennial American classics in a relaxed modern atmosphere. The featured cities will change every 4 months, with the core of the menu being the American favorites. The interior is detailed with high gloss maple wood, glass enclosed wine display, persimmon colored banquettes and grey slate tabletops creating a comfortable atmosphere. A two-way bar bridges the lounge area and offers clear views to the dining room.
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44 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 44 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(14)
- great for lunch(12)
- vibrant bar scene(10)
- fit for foodies(9)
- romantic(7)
- special occasion(7)
Cities Restaurant & Lounge Reviews List
Review 1 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good lunch and happy hour at noon!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had lunch with a colleague. Her Cuban salad looked AWESOME--not stingy at all on the good stuff like bacon. My salmon roll was pretty standard. The fried yucca was good but the strips could have been thinner because yuccas are so starchy anyway. Plus they have happy hour at noon on Friday--and the outdoor seating area is huge."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It may be a scene at night, but...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"...it makes for a very nice lunch spot. Quiet, lots of options, and never crowded."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 3 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was okay. Limited
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was okay. Limited menu for Vegetarians and Vegans. Fire Alarm went off in the middle of dinner and continued to blare for 10 minutes without any explanation ruining the whole experience. Probably will not go back any time soon."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2009
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Review 4 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Was there for lunch. Its
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was there for lunch. Its a new place for the hip crowd to go drinking and the space is large and well decorated. There was nothing special happening on the plate. Everything was very middle of the road. Happy Hour supposedly runs from noon to 8 PM, but the Happy Hour drink prices seemed higher than lots of other places charge during regular hours. Try it if you're nearby but don't go out of your way."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2007
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Review 5 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was very poor at lunch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"At Friday lunch, the service was inexcusably slow. It took 20 minutes after ordering to get a club soda, and required waving down the manager--because there was no one else on the floor--to place our order. That took another 15-20 minutes to arrive. The most responsive person there was a busboy who tried to help but couldn't find our waiter. Our party spent most of a reunion luncheon wondering where the food was, and the remainder rushing to finish the meal in time to meet our deadline. It's too bad too, because the ambiance was very nice and quiet despite being nearly full. The food was okay and reasonably priced, and I'll give it one more try someday."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2004
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Review 6 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Trendy Decor
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I eat here a lot for lunch because it is close to my office and I love the decor. I notice a large crowed at happy hour and I can see why, the drink menu is creative and the setting perfect for groups. The salads are ample and adequate, but would like to see a cobb salad added to the menu as well as a excellent Grilled Cheese sandwich I had when it first opened. The service is hit or miss, but I love the iced tea."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 7 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Better place for the drinks,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Better place for the drinks, not the food"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It is a good place for a business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It is a good place for a business lunch"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food at Cities was delicious-
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food at Cities was delicious- the goat cheese and rosemary appetizer was great! The service definitely left something to be desired- the staff was not attentive, it took forever for each course of our meal to be delivered, and it took at least 20 minutes to even get a waiter's attention to ask for our check and another 15 to get the check. End story- delicious food, but plan to be there for a long time."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy place to hear each other talk
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for restaurant week - very good menu. There was a low noise vibe, but my friend and I could hear each other without having to raise our voices at all. Nice lighting, great service."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 11 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The menu provides a nice range
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu provides a nice range of choices, including delicious flatbreads( fresh ingredients, imaginatively combined and, well prepared)
The service was attentive and the server well informed about the various dishes on the menu. The ambiance is very pleasant; attractive decor and a decent amount of space between tables which, inter alia, makes normal conversation easy.
Overall, a most satisfying lunch experience."
The service was attentive and the server well informed about the various dishes on the menu. The ambiance is very pleasant; attractive decor and a decent amount of space between tables which, inter alia, makes normal conversation easy.
Overall, a most satisfying lunch experience."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 12 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I'd Skip It
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place has a very vibrant bar scene and was pretty crowded; however, my friend and I could not figure out why. The service was extremely lousy (ordered a drink 3 times before it showed up); the food was flavorless; and our booth smelled of baby diapers. I'm not sure what the attraction is here."
Dined on 02/07/2013
2002
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 13 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The only problem I had was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The only problem I had was that they kept the door open n it was so cold inside .. One other man told them and he had to move . Even after that they didn't do anything about the door.. I was uncomfortable whole time. I told the server and he nodded his said saying that he can close it wow no one closed it though.. Disappointing"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cities of the City
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"OMGosh...Cities is my new favorite place to go. The food was amazing, as well as the service and it also came out in a timely manner. As I frequently make reservations for business lunches, dinners, and meetings, I recommended Citites to my colleagues."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 15 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food here is spicy. Everything
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food here is spicy. Everything I have ordered has a strong spicy flavor. I like it, but my sister can't handle the spicy. The service is ok, but not great. We waited a long time to be waited on, then a long time for the bread, then a long time for the food, then a long time for the bill, then they never came back with our change, so we just left."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2012
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Review 16 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great assisting wait staff.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great assisting wait staff. Our server was a bit impersonal but it was good for a laugh. The food was wonderful and the scene was energetic."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 17 for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It was "OK"
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was pretty slow & servers are essentially robots. They don't even introduce themselves. The ambiance was nice but I expected a little more from them as far as that was concerned. On the flip side, it is a nice spot for happy hour, but if you come in on Friday's a little later in the evening & their trying to transition into the "club" you do feel a little rushed to finish up."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cities Restaurant & Lounge
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
3 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic