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Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar Reviews List

Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar

It doesn't take an explorer to seek out the aptly named Safari Room amid the exotic zebra-print furniture and carved elephant busts of the Davenport Tower lobby. The frequent hum of activity, the sparkle of laughter and conversation — not to mention the incredibly affordable lunch and dinner specials — seem to draw scores of guests almost instinctively.

Since opening in 2007, this truly stylish restaurant has had the quiet distinction of becoming a kind of pet project to owner Walt Worthy. It is a place where he has been able to introduce all the classic Southern fare from his youth in Georgia: dishes like homestyle grits, savory smoked barbecue, indulgent fried okra, and flatbreads fired in a special oven then sprinkled with tantalizing toppings. Yet the menu is broad enough to satisfy all cravings, no matter whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(30 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(12)
  • fit for foodies(9)
  • good for groups(8)
  • great for lunch(8)
  • neighborhood gem(7)
  • great for brunch(6)
Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyed our lunch.

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was my first time dining at the Safari Room. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the little desserts were just right with coffee at the end of the meal."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 2 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect for Mother's Day brunch!

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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
Moderate
Moderate
"My mom loves the Davenport Hotel and we all had never been to the Safari Room. The experience was excellent! The food was superb, and the service was top notch. We especially enjoyed all the wonderful decor to fit the name of the restaurant. I highly recommend the Safari Room for Mother's Day brunch, or any other special occasion!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mother's Day at the Safari Room

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Dined on 5/12/2013
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 lunch for four at noon and were seated right away. The ambiance was wonderful and the service was good. They were originally out of their signature coffee cake but were able to procure some addition cakes from the Palm Court across the street. While my mom and sister enjoyed splitting a Crab Louis, my partner found his crab omelet dry and over cooked. I'm not sure we will return there anytime soon."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Visit to Spokane

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We went to dinner to celebrate a graduation with four in our dinner party and had made reservations. The hostesses seemed overwhelmed with the patrons, struggled a bit with the computer system, eventually found the reservation and we were seated in a quiet area- which was in sharp contrast to the rest of the eating areas which were very loud. The waiter was pleasant, but again seemed stressed and overly busy. A request for a varied option on an appetizer was not followed through on. The wine order took longer than expected. Food was very good. Overall the experience was acceptable, but not commensurate with the price and reputation."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My wife and I went here for

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"My wife and I went here for our Anniversary and had a very nice time. We reserved our table online and when we arrived it was ready. The service was very friendly and prompt. We have very nice drinks followed by both a well presented and delicious meal. I was surprised at how well priced the food was so all in all, it was a very nice experience. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting a dinning experience that can be both semi-formal or casual."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good food and service.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very good food and service. The 3-course dinner special was outstanding, especially the short-ribs! One noticeable complaint - the first glass of wine for my wife, was a nice, and expected pour, nothing too large or small. However, the second glass was about a third of that initial glass. So small, it was a shock. With restaurants already charging an expected and understandable premium for wine, the insult of such a tiny glass was honestly beyond belief."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2008
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Review 7 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We enjoyed our meal and the service. Great place to eat."
Dined on 04/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 8 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely wonderful dining

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Absolutely wonderful dining experience; our server Bethanie went above and beyond our expectations. We were celebrating our 37th wedding anniversay and she created a very special dessert platter in our honor. Can't wait to return."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very pleasant experience.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Very pleasant experience.
Menu selections were bountiful.
Service was friendly and quick.
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Dined on 03/04/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 10 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

LOUD, very loud. Our waitress

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"LOUD, very loud. Our waitress didn't tell us the dinner came with wine so we ordered a bottle, then she tells us after she pours! Little attention from her the entire time. My meat was tough, did I say loud? Couldn't hear my aunt say a thing. Everyone else's meal was very good, just expected more of a restaurant atmosphere not a bar."
Dined on 02/27/2013
 2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 11 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great experience

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a great experience the last night of Spokane restaurant week. Good food, plenty of it, and great atmosphere. Jordan, our server, treated us well."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 12 for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The special dinner was a great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The special dinner was a great deal. The wine was good, the salad was fresh and big, and the entry melted in your mouth."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Safari Room Fresh Grill and Bar
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic