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The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
The Pantry is an ode to American Cuisine with modern flare. This casual dining restaurant, located at The Verve Crowne Plaza Hotel, has a wide selection of menu options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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29 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 29 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- kid-friendly(10)
- fit for foodies(8)
- good for groups(8)
- great for brunch(6)
- neighborhood gem(5)
- great for lunch(3)
The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza Reviews List
Review 1 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time, NOT last time!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Who thinks about going to a hotel restaurant? Reviews were good, so we tried it...not disappointed. The decor is very unique, the menu is very different (never even heard of a scallop burger which was delicious by the way), it was easy to get a reservation and not crowded when we got there. The hot dog trio app is so cute! The fries come with a delicious aoli to dip in. The tuna was seared perfectly. The sausage pepper flatbread was yum and quite a big portion. The butternut squash salad was amazing. I know it sounds like I ate a lot, and yes, I did, but I was not alone."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Not what we expected. Phantom gourmet recommended, however restaurant didn't appear to be the one on tv. Dinner was very good but dessert was awful!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 3 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Pantry Not Full
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great atmosphere and lovely decor but too bad there weren't many customers. Wasn't able to get a feel of how well attended the restaurant was. There was a total of 4 tables occupied while we were there and was told the restaurant had been open a year.
Menu selection was quite limited so not overwhelming for choices. Chose the fried calamari for appetizer; a little over fried and why don't restaurants serve the tentacles???? Had steak frittes for entree and found it very tasty but first bite, I would have sent it back because it was tough to chew until I had another piece -- very nicely cooked for medium rare and delicious.
Lauren our server was quite pleasant and very knowledgable. Would return for luncheon menu at some point."
Dined on 5/14/2013
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Review 4 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service = D+, Chef & Kitchen = A
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I will be very honest -- food was great, the service was borderline deplorable, starting with an undertrained and immature hostess. There were 7 of us, including a toddler. It took over 30 minutes for them to deliver our drink order, about 60 minutes to deliver our meals, and the salads and appetizers were served with the meal, not in advance of the meal. They forgot to deliver one of the meals, it was delivered after everyone had eaten. They removed this meal from the bill, thankfully. When we asked for water, the hostess brought a vintage milk bottle and a glass of ice for the whole table -- Hello??? We asked for water for a table of 7, not for one person. The service was careless & thoughtless - it didn't do the food any justice."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 5 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"On one hand, the decor is fun, clever, homey - feels like someone's large farmhouse kitchen; on the other hand, it's so spacious that it feels empty and you wonder if they're open, or if something's wrong with the food. We'd return for the interesting menu selections and food though!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 6 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My boyfriend & I recently
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My boyfriend & I recently dined in your restaurant after discovering it on the Phantom Gourmet website. Looking for someplace new & fun we decided to give Pantry a try. We were greeted by the host at the door with a big smile and the option to pick any table we wished. We were the only diners for most of our meal but enjoyed ourselves very much! We had the shrimp cocktail to start & it was absolutely delicious! The bloody mary cocktail sauce was a nice twist & very good. We both had burgers for dinner - were they awesome!! Deliciously toasted buns unlike any i'd had before, perfectly crisp bacon & a generous basket of hot fries. Our server was very nice & attentive and we enjoyed ourselves very much! Thank you again, we will be back!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 7 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food at the Pantry is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food at the Pantry is fantastic. My husband and I and two teenagers went to the Pantry and the menu appealed to everyone--I got a salad the roasted chicken, my husband got salmon and the kids each got sandwiches and fries. Everyone loved their meal. The decor is really cleaver--it is a "cooking" theme, and if you are lucky you will get to see an old Julia Child cooking show on one of the TVs in the place. The only criticism I have i that they need to turn the lights down a bit as it has a sort of breakfast restaurant feel even at night. This place is a hidden GEM!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Easter Brunch was expensive
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Easter Brunch was expensive for the total experience. Never saw the Easter Bunny and activiies for the kids very limited. I spent $50 per head and will not bring the family back. This had been our 5th year."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 9 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Easter Sunday
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I found that it was expensive. The food was good not ecellent. For that price, I would think that a little music would have set the mood as it was dark and dull. Improvements are needed."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 10 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Definitely give this place a try
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A great interior- I've never really been in a restaurant like it. The chandeliers are made of untensils, there are walls decorated with muffin tins It is all very interesting and very cool
This is NOT a typical hotel restaurant.
The menu is terrific with many updated versions of American classics. We enjoyed the experience very much. Sadly, it was almost empty. There were very few people there. We need to get the word out about this place."
This is NOT a typical hotel restaurant.
The menu is terrific with many updated versions of American classics. We enjoyed the experience very much. Sadly, it was almost empty. There were very few people there. We need to get the word out about this place."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Scallop burger is delicious.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Scallop burger is delicious. Decor is adorable. Waitstaff is attentive -- although still learning the ropes."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 12 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and service.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food and service. Will go back for sure."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 13 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was pretty good,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was pretty good, but the service was terrible. We sat for a long time before the server came to greet us. The hostess ended up taking our order. We had to ask for small plates for the appetizer and grab extra utensils from the table next to us. I think the waiter was just overwhelmed. He was polite and personable."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice atmosphere. I would
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice atmosphere. I would recommend for business discussions and/or romance. Server was slow though particularly when it came to delivery of drinks."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must Try
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had an amazing dinner one of the best we ever had. They accomdated us with a special meal. The waitress was great!! The resturant it self was decorated in a fun style with really unique items. The lights were made out of hanging forks,knives & spoons!! Would difinately go back and bring friends with us... Everyone should try the Pantry!!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
FOOD WAS VERY GOOD? BUT!???VERY
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"FOOD WAS VERY GOOD? BUT!???VERY SMALL PORTIONS AND EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT WAS SERVED. VERY POOR SERVICE! HAD TO ASK AGAIN AND AGAIN AND YET AGAIN FOR NAPKINS! WATER! TO ORDER! ETC. WOULD GO BACK FOR DRINKS BUT UNTIL SERVICE IMPROVES NOT FOR DINNER?"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Pantry Restaurant -The Verve-Crowne Plaza
Based on the average of (13) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate