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Downtowner Woodfire Grill Reviews List

Downtowner Woodfire Grill

"simply beyond the ordinary"
"****" - Kathie Jenkins - Saint Paul Pioneer Press

Downtowner Woodfire Grill specializes in Persian fire roasted meats, grilled steaks and chops, and gourmet wood-fired pizzas. The atmosphere is warm & lively offering 2 fireplaces, a full bar with 3 fountains and live jazz. The restaurant offers free parking with convenience to both the Xcel Energy Center & Ordway Theater. Downtowner Woodfire Grill also provides a full menu for breakfast & lunch, and a children's menu. This cozy restaurant serves a great plate as well as provides an experience to savor.
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297 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
(297 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 297 reviews
5 stars
(134)
4 stars
(126)
3 stars
(24)
2 stars
(9)
1 star
(4)
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(126)
  • good for groups(116)
  • neighborhood gem(115)
  • fit for foodies(83)
  • romantic(68)
  • great for lunch(58)
Downtowner Woodfire Grill Reviews List
Review 1 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good Times

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great Food & Drink. Breakfast was wonderful. Generous portions."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 2 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good Service, Disappointing Food

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"There's a great smell of burning wood when you walk in the door, which promises the down-home comfort of hot, delicious food. Unfortunately that promise was surprisingly unmet.
We came for Mother's Day 2013, and thanks to Open Table, we walked past the crowd at the front door right to our table next to a fireplace. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, on what must've been a very busy and stressful day. And despite a capacity crowd, it never felt overly noisy.
But we were there for the food. The Eggs Benedict and the Omelette with Grilled Chicken and Peas were surprisingly uninspired and fairly bland. Even the stuffed french toast was nothing special. I'd like to try it for dinner and see if it will be better."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great Food - Horrible Service

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our first time at the Downtowner. It took 20 minutes to see our waitress for the first time, and another 15-20 to get our drink order. Other waitresses were hustling, but not ours. We frequent a steak house down the street, and this waitress wouldn't have a job there. The food was excellent, and the prices are reasonable, but my husband would not go back because of the service."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Whatever the occasion - Delightful

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very accommodating management and service. Friendly atmosphere. I come here for ordinary occasions, knowing I'll get a great meal; and I come here for special occasions knowing I'll get a very special meal. I like that I can bring any friend here and he or she will find a comfortable environment and a delightful experience."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We have been there several times...everything is great!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wild Game Pre-Dinning

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/07/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Stopped in with business partners before the 2nd Wild playoff game. Had a 7:15 rez. Place was packed, but we got seated very quickly. Waitress was pleasant and attentive. Food was quick and excellent. There were a lot of empty tables by the time we left at 8:15. It was clear to me that this place operates efficiently (without sacrificing service or quality) and understood that most people there need to eat and go quick."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pleasant evening

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good staff, pleasant managers, good food, solid restaurant."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Sunday Brunch

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/05/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We took visiting guests for Sunday brunch and all enjoyed thoroughly. We were seeking a restaurant that had atmosphere and that we could carry on a conversation across the table w/o shouting due to competition from other guest's voices or loud music, plus a great menu. All was good! Thank you!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 9 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The place to eat before the show

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We love the Downtowner Woodfire Grill. We make reservations as soon as we buy tickets for shows or events at the Excel Energy Center. While there are a lot of options around the Excel, none have the quality of food and service that we get at the Downtowner Woodfire Grill. The service is warm and friendly and never pushy. The food choices are tremendous."
Dined on 04/28/2013
 2012
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 10 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It's difficult to say what

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It's difficult to say what the normal noise level would be because we were there on a prom night and the place was filled with highschoolers in mostly large groups. But we didn't have any trouble hearing each other across the table. I'm not sure about some of the categories above (foodies, bar scene, kid friendly, etc.) as we're not drinkers, there weren't kids there...but our experience was awesome. The food was wonderful, everything came out hot, my steak was cooked to perfection and 'oh-so-tender'! Other dishes at our table were the halibut special, lamb and salmon. Everyone agreed it was delish and presentation and portions were also great! Definitely a come-back-to place. Thank you!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our server was very good and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our server was very good and one of the people in our group had a stomach ache and she recommend good foods that were not going to be more upsetting for his stomach and she was very good at explaining foods:) great service and great place to eat!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

service was slow, we had to

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"service was slow, we had to seek out our waiter. we were celebrating an anniversary, next year we will go some where else"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2009
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Review 13 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyed the time and the meal

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Enjoyed the time and the meal there. Waiter was very nice and attentive."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 14 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful service from server

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful service from server Jesse. He was very helpful with food suggestions. Food was amazing! Will be back!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was a lunch date. Planning

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was a lunch date. Planning a future evening w/neighbors."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2010
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Review 16 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I use Open Table to find restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I use Open Table to find restaurant's and this place was another good find. I went there for lunch and will be back again."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The downtowner is on my go

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The downtowner is on my go to list for consistent
Great food and service.
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Dined on 04/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

comfortable and tasty

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We like this place for its comfortable atmosphere - fireplaces, attractive decor, plenty of space between tables, not noisy. Our food was very tasty. The server was attentive but not intrusive - just the way we like it."
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Friendly staff. Food ok. I

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Friendly staff. Food ok. I ordered vegetable hash and expected to see more vegetables. Atmosphere was very relaxing, the way I like it."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2008
Special Features: great for brunch, romantic
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Review 20 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Food was only OK. We ordered

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was only OK. We ordered chicken, lamb and beef kebabs all of which were very dry.
The lamb shank which we have ordered before and thoroughly enjoyed was sadly not available.
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Dined on 04/20/2013
 2008
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Review 21 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

My fish sandwich was greasy.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My fish sandwich was greasy. My companions beef tenderloin was over cooked. The service was good, our wine brought right away and our water glasses never empty. We did not try the desserts though they looked good."
Dined on 04/17/2013
 2007
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Review 22 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Tuna steak in the Salad Nicoise

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Tuna steak in the Salad Nicoise was the best ever."
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2013
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Review 23 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

No white table cloths Just Classy

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Needed a classy place to take my Bishop, Vocations Director and 5 other seminarian brothers. The Bishop was in town from Green Bay so we needed a nice place, superb food for less than $35, classy environment without white tablecloths, and in downtown St. Paul without $10 an hour parking and a hidden location that takes a half hour just to find. And this place delivered. It was the first time I ever went there and a gamble since the Bishop and all my brothers were counting on me to come through with the right choice. It was perfect.
I went on a Monday Night at 5:45 and there was very few people there, servers waiting to wait on you and the special was a delicous Lamb shank with plenty of Mashpotatoes, also superb, for $20. I suggest!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 24 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was my first visit to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was my first visit to the Downtowner Woodfire Grill and I was really WOWED. We had no idea this place existed. It was warm and cozy on a blustery day, food was awesome and the waiter a delight! He made wonderful suggestions and was very attentive. Outstanding experience."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 25 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our server was great and the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our server was great and the food was excellent! The apple pecan pizza was outstanding!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 26 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was our 1st time there.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It was our 1st time there. The smell of the fire wood was awesome when we walked into the restaurant. The menu was unique to any other restaurant we had been and enjoyed the experience very much."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2013
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Review 27 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Welcoming, Very Good Food and Staff

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We had a very good dinner in a warm, welcoming, cozy ambiance after a chilly day! Entres (salmon and lamb shank)were delicious and reasonably priced. Wait staff was efficient and friendly. Atmosphere was quiet even though tables were fairly full. Can't wait to go back again! Thank you."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had a group there ranging

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a group there ranging from 10 - 82 years of age. Everyone enjoyed it. They were patient with us (we were late) and they served a large table of 15 very well. Recommend."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 29 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Sorry service was poor the

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Sorry service was poor the server could not understand a the drink order "white rum and sprit". Took 20 min to get a drink
Was late for the hockey game.
"
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
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Review 30 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic food and wonderful

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fantastic food and wonderful service."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2005
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 31 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was very busy the night

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was very busy the night we went due to the hockey game but even with the crowd service was good. The "buffalo" shrimp appetizer was wonderful. The sauce in the shrimp had grest flavors but was not the traditional "buffalo" spicy shrimp."
Dined on 04/09/2013
 2005
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 32 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We ate there before the Bon

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We ate there before the Bon Jovi concert. It was excellent!!!!!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2011
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Review 33 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

On a busy event night, we

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"On a busy event night, we experienced excellent service, food and ambiance. Although tables were full, we were served promptly and had an enjoyable time with friends. Staff was friendly and helpful. The lamb special was moist and delicious. Desserts were small, well presented, and fantastic. Can't wait to go back for more."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 34 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food and service were both

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food and service were both excellent. This is a great choice to go if you want to visit with friends. It is quiet enough to have good conversation without straining to hear. The service was attentive but not intrusive and we did not feel rushed to order or rushed to leave once we had finished eating. Menu is varied -something for everyone. At our table orders included pizza, pasta and kabobs. Everyone was happy. In my opinion the grilled shrimp here can't be beat."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our server really knew the

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our server really knew the menu and was very descriptive. There was a chopped salad that I thought I wanted until she told me in detail what it was like and I opted for the tuna nicoise instead. The tuna was seasoned and cooked perfectly. She also voluntarily brought more dressing after noticing there was hardly any on the salad. My husband had the salmon and although it was well seasoned, it was over cooked. The kabobs are always great as is the basamati rice and if you like lamb, it is wonderful here."
Dined on 04/01/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 36 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We have been going there for

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have been going there for years, since we used to live downtown. We love the breakfasts, especially Moes Cajun Eggs, my favorite."
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 37 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fodd is awesome..the lamb

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fodd is awesome..the lamb shank was fabulous, so was the veal. I love this place, you can always count on very high quality food and the service is wonderful"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 38 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The place was PACKED, when

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The place was PACKED, when we arrived ten minutes late for our reservation prior to a Wild game. However, we were instantly greeted in a super friendly manner by the guy in a suit at the host stand. We apologized for being late for our reservation and he smiled and told us no apology was necessary and they were holding our table for us. A nice young woman was then directed to take us to our table.
We had barely sat down when a helper greeted us and poured us water. It was only minutes later when our waitress arrived to take our drink order. Being on a tight time line we decided to forego appetizers and ordered a couple items from the recommended Persian section of the menu. We found the included salads to be pretty average, not bad"
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently great food!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Consistently great food! Foodies will love it, even non-foodies like my kids can find things they like!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic
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Review 40 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful food and wonderful

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Wonderful food and wonderful service! We were seated promptly!!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 41 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Visit often!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This food and the service this restaurant offers, never disapoints. - and I'm not getting open table points for this last reservation."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 42 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently good dining experience

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We have dined at Downtowner many times and have always appreciated the off the beaten path menu and great service. Meals have always been consistently good. Nicely prepared, hot on arrival and interesting flavors. We feel as though the menu is priced very well given the value and dining experience."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 43 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I like this place a lot, but

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I like this place a lot, but this time, the manager inserted himself into our lunch in his effort to pay attention to my elderly mother -- it was intrusive. Once is nice, twice is cute, three times....come on, don't you have work to do? Leave us alone!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2010
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 44 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Waitstaff was very accommodative

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Waitstaff was very accommodative about short time frame for dining as we had event tickets. It was a game night. Parking lot attendant ran out of dining coupon receipts but trusted that we truly had a dining reservation and allowed us to park without a charge."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 45 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Something for everyone

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We hadn't been to Woodfire for a while. I had forgotten how good it is. There is something for everyone here, from my 84 year old mother-in-law to my low carb requirements. It is lively but you can still hear everyone at your table. Just a great place."
Dined on 03/24/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect Night

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Went to the Downtowner Woodfire Grill for the first time on the night that I purposed to my girlfriend. I randomly picked the restaurant for that special night and I am so glad I did! I was only expecting a good meal and a nice atmosphere, but the staff went above and beyond when they saw or heard what was going on. I did not expect them to make that night anymore special than it already was, but they certainly did! Perfect atmosphere! Excellent food! and a awesome staff! Thanks for making it a night to remember, we will defiantly be back!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The restaurant was very busy.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The restaurant was very busy. However, the food and service were very good."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2007
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Review 48 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

We planned to attend a hockey

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We planned to attend a hockey game and eat prior. We had been told by a friend that our parking expense could be applied to our meal so we wanted to give it a try. When we arrived, we discovered that we parked in the incorrect lot. We made a reservation and upon arrival were seated after three other groups without reservation. We were seated and ordered drinks. We waited several minutes to order afterward. Given the average menu and somewhat spendy pricing, we elected to eat at the event instead."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic
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Review 49 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Terrible service

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a dinner reservation for 6:15. We arrived 15 minutes early but were told that we would have to wait until closer to our time to be seated. It seemed odd to us because there were SEVERAL tables open at that time, but we were early so just went along with it. After standing there for 55 minutes and watching countless parties being seated...we were finally brought to our table at 6:40. Once seated we waited, and waited, until our server finally showed up to take our drink order. We received our drinks (2 glasses of wine) 15 minutes later. We were never asked if we would like another glass of wine or a refill on our water. As for the meal ( we had the kabobs) it was ok but certainly didn't make up for the serious lack of service."
Dined on 03/19/2013
 2013
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Review 50 for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Definitely great food and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Definitely great food and the wait staff was pretty good, but the bar was very backed up. It was a concert night so they just seemed a little understaffed at the bar. We had a considerable wait for our bar drinks each time we ordered a round and then ended up with the wrong order but we were okay with it."
Dined on 03/19/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups
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