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Rainbow Palace Reviews List

Rainbow Palace

The Rainbow Palace offers a dining experience rarely equaled. From the fusion of traditional Chinese Cuisine with European influences, to the impeccable service, this will be an experience not forgotten. Top Rated by Zagat’s, rated 4 Diamond by AAA for 16 years; there is a full bar available, with a world class wine list. Relax and enjoy!
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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(54 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(33)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.6 / 3
Moderate
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  • special occasion(33)
  • fit for foodies(25)
  • romantic(20)
  • notable wine list(19)
  • good for groups(15)
  • neighborhood gem(14)
Rainbow Palace Reviews List
Review 1 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Several Cuts Above

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Dined on 5/19/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"If you have a narrow view of Chinese food you are likely to consider the food here way overpriced. If the juxtaposition of the words gourmet cuisine and Chinese does not seem strange to you, you will probably consider this restaurant a gem. Rainbow Palace offers inventive food expertly prepared with nuanced flavors and excellent service."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was great

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Went to Rainbow Palance for Mothers Day. First time there after hearing so many good things about it. The food was exceptional- We shared and they split all of the food for us before sharing which was a nice touch. Waiter was kinda quiet but nice. I would definitely go again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Loved everything about this restaurant. The presentation was beautiful and the food was excellent. The staff is very professional and our waiter was sp kind and helpful."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 4 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing Chinese Cuisine

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is the best gourmet Chinese south of NYC. I eat here every time I come down to FLL. I took my friends from DC and they were so impressed with the entire experience."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 5 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Classy Chinese

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food here is a cut above most formal Chinese restaurants. The orange sesame shrimp is divine. Share a few plates with others in your party so you can taste as much as possible. Don't forget the lychee jasmine tea :)"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

May 2013!

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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
Quiet
Quiet
"We've been dining at Rainbow Palace for over 20 years and it never disappoints!
We've sent friends & they're always happy!
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Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our experience in eating in

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Our experience in eating in chinese restaurants in florida has never been par with the quality one finds in Montreal Canada except what we experience last week at Rainbow Palace. After 5 minutes in the place we felt very positive and with the right vibration emotionally ! This was borne out by the atmosphere, attention and courtesy of the maitre D and the menu choices ! The food was excellent and we have already recommended to our friends !"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Decent Food - High Prices

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I really wanted to like Rainbow Palace...I just didn't. The restaurant is within a mile of my home, so I've always been interested to go there. The view of Oakland Park Blvd. is nothing to speak of, but there seemed to be so many positive reviews that I felt like I was missing something special. The meal for three of us (two shared entrees, rice, soup, two sodas and a shared piece of cake) was $160 including tip. For that kind of money I'd expect something extra-special, and while the food was good, it just wasn't THAT good to justify $50 per/person pricing for Chinese food. The restaurant was relatively busy for a Friday night so there must be people who appreciate high-quality Chinese food, I guess I'm just not among them."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2009
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Review 9 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wow - great food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Best Chinese food in the USA. The flavors are what you expect but with the maturity of well blended spices and the right amount of infusion. Subtle tastes that you've never tasted before. The drinks are also superb and the service outstanding."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This occasion was for my birthday,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This occasion was for my birthday, very good and nice one thing the list wine is short and
all expensive wine should have other price because in usa the wine is good and not high
price."
Dined on 04/09/2013
 2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Beautiful but Bland

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Bland food that looks beautiful but is tasteless. Very expensive, and very disappointing. Service was excellent and restaurant is charming but that doesn't make up for the food"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2005
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Review 12 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good choice for special occasions.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent food, wine, ambiance, and service though expensive for Chinese restaurant. No MSG in food was a real plus."
Dined on 04/01/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Kudos for Rainbow Palace

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Consistently excellent cuisine with service to match. Attentive Wait Staff. Always accommodating."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Consistently excellent food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Consistently excellent food and service."
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent food.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The restaurant creations are just fantastic. Our dinner was really outstanding."
Dined on 03/19/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

So good it's hard to stop eating.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful food, welcoming staff, delightful evening, worth coming back to."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Overpriced and underwhelming

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Highly overrated. The food was mediocre at best. The duck was fatty and tasteless covered with a moderately tasteful sauce. The steak was tough and again tasteless and covered with sauce. Very pricy for the quality - this restaurant should get a 19 on Zagat - not a 26."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2007
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Review 18 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding Asian restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Outstanding Asian restaurant with outstanding European style service."
Dined on 03/10/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

required a large round table

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"required a large round table and were accommodated.the waiter took all 8 orders and memorized them perfectly. very attentive service. beautifully maintained restaurant with great style and elegance. the food was delicious and everyone had an enjoyable evening."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

ALWAYS IMPRESSIVE!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I love going to Rainbow Palace and bringing guests, as I am never disappointed and my guests alwaays rave about the food and the service."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 21 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Service was a bit slow. Would

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service was a bit slow. Would have preferred a little more attention."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

4 Diamonds..... Yes.!!!!!!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Visting from New Jersey, I had done some research for the best chinese food in broward and palm beach county. After reading other reviews I fully expected Rainbow Palace to be exceptional and it was in every way. Our waiter, who showed exactly how a professional waiter should be, explained about the restaurant, went over all the specials, the spicing, everything. The food choices couldn't have been better. We started with the Shrimp and Lobster dumplings and they were incredible. Between us we ordered the Orange Sesame Shrimp, the Lobster Tail and Seafood Sauce, and the Chicken with White Wine Lemon Sauce. We finished off with a two flavored chocolate cake and a key lime cheese cake. Although more expensive it is worth the price."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 23 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing Chinese Fine Dining

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Gorgeous decor, waiters in tuxedos, warm and welcoming service plus top notch wine list paired with superb Chinese food describes Rainbow Palace. Starting with a crispy spring roll and a bottle of Pinot Grigio, we moved to Orange Sesame shrimp, Spicy Scallops and perfectly cooked snow peas. The shrimp were the size of chicken lobster tails and the scallops were the size of my palm. Both had a light crispy coating that shattered upon first bite...only possible with waterchestnut flour! The orange sesame sauce was piquant, gingery and sweet complementing the juicy shrimp. The scallops were bathed in a dark, garlicky pepper sauce with bits of crunchy vegetables. The snow peas added a sweet counterpoint with a touch or ginger and soy."
Dined on 02/24/2013
 2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I found the place to be too

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I found the place to be too open and a little noisy. Food was good."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 25 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Valentines Day kept the evening

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Valentines Day kept the evening from being a total bust, but the restaurant was a disappointment. Bad from the get-go. No host on arrival, and then distracted and barely friendly on arrival. Waiter explained two styles of preparation for salmon, but no salmon avail only yellow snapper. ??? Sat for a long time after meal to order desert only to find NO DESERT???? Really? Its hard to believe this place has such good ratings. Older Clientele, perhaps they come back because of habit......"
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
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Review 26 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Due to a change in our plans,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Due to a change in our plans, we had lunch at this restaurant, instead of dinner. The place is charming, a little aged, but with a very good kitchen."
Dined on 02/07/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service was fantastic. Very

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Service was fantastic. Very professional staff. Quiet ambiance for a Friday night. Food was delicious."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything was great. Only

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Everything was great. Only negative was that food left us so thirsty!"
Dined on 02/03/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 29 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

DINING AT RAINBOW PALACE WAS

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"DINING AT RAINBOW PALACE WAS TOP NOTCH. GREAT SERVICE, EXCELLENT FOOD; CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN TO HAVE THE OTHER GEMS ON THEIR MENU."
Dined on 02/01/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 30 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was fabulous, prepared

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was fabulous, prepared with obvious attention to detail. The food quality was exceptional and preparation was perfect."
Dined on 01/27/2013
 2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for Rainbow Palace
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

As a Canadian who went to

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"As a Canadian who went to the University of Toronto,has many Chinese friends and lives near Toronto I have been eating Chinese food for forty years. In the greater Toronto area there is a plethora of excellent Chinese restaurants. This is as good as it gets, better than San Francisco. Have dinned here more than ten times in last three years.Get their spin off Dim Sum Har Gow dumpling with lobster. Nothing is a bad choice!"
Dined on 01/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rainbow Palace
Based on the average of (23) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
Service 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Ambiance 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate