Novatos Bar and Grill

Bar & grill · Norfolk County

Novatos Bar and Grill

Bar & grill · Norfolk County

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218 Dedham St, Norfolk, MA 02056

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Novatos Bar & Grill is your go-to spot for a lively mix of global flavors, serving everything from fresh seafood to juicy burgers, all in a welcoming atmosphere where friendly service shines.  

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218 Dedham St, Norfolk, MA 02056 Get directions

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218 Dedham St, Norfolk, MA 02056 Get directions

+1 508 384 5122
novatosbarandgrill.com
@novatosgrill

$20–30 · Menu

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Where to Eat in and Around Gillette Stadium

"If you’re coming in from north of the stadium and want classic New England pub food, this is your spot for burgers, bourbon steak tips, and fantastic stuffies. Friendly servers will get your food in front of you fast, whether you’re posted up at the bar or tucked into a cozy booth." - Tanya Edwards

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kyle galvin

Google
Novatos is hands down the best restaurant in the Norfolk/Wrentham/Foxboro area. There is not a single thing on the menu that would disappoint. The steak tips are my favorite, followed by the buffalo mac and cheese. The bartenders make a great drink as well. The prices are beyond reasonable for the great quality and portion sizes.

Debbie

Google
Went on somebody else's recommendation. The steak tips were good my two kids had cheeseburger with french fries small Cokes snd a pistachio Martini that they don't even know how to make wanted some onion rings asked the waitress if they were homemade or frozen oh they're homemade she brought them over they were frozen. I said to her these are Frozen They're not homemade oh I didn't know really you work there and you don't know whether the onion rings are homemade or Frozen so she said I'll take it off the bill I'm not supposed to but I will really oh no you'll take it off the bill I didn't ask for frozen onion rings I asked for homemade onion rings $79 what a waste of money never again.The waitress was Ashley J.

Michaela

Google
Novatos is spot on every time! Amazing service (we usually sit at the bar), delicious food, and a great atmosphere. Big fan of the braised short rib dinner and taco dish, as well as the steak tips. I cannot say enough great things about this establishment!

J B

Google
The best restaurant in the area! Never had a meal I didn't love. Fantastic food: my favorites include the Wensleydale salad, Arugula pear salad, Unagi Bowls, Chicken parm (and Veal parm on special), Baked stuffed seafood, and the Brazilian fish stew. The menu has great variety...always find something new to try and something to please everyone. Portions are large too. The staff are great too! My only complaint is that many other people know about this gem and it gets very busy. I recommend coming early on the weekend or Tues-Thurs. It is also great for lunch because it is open all day!

Tiffany H

Google
Sadly, extremely underwhelming to say the very least. Frozen vegetables that lacked flavor and seasoning, steak tips that were chewy and hard to cut with a knife, and the lobster roll was mostly fillers like celery, lettuce, and mayo. I did enjoy the warm chips. Not my cup of tea.

robert ruggeri

Google
Excellent beer selection with a good choice of craft beer. Food is pub fare with a twist. Had the Brazilian stew which was very good. Burger and lobster Mac and cheese also very good. It's a bit on the loud side but the bruins were playing so that contributed to the noise level. Very comfortable place for some pub and grub

Beth King

Google
Great food, friendly wait staff, not to loud, nice inside.

Jay Downing

Google
Great place to stop for a bite or a beverage. Food is always excellent. Specials are great. Beverage selection is very good as well. Above all else, they have an exceptional staff that are very cohesive. Front house, kitchen, bar staff, and servers all intermingle like a family. You can tell there is great leadership starting with the owners that trickles down and permeates throughout the team. Making Novatos the #1 eatery in the area. Keep up the great work folks! Thank you!
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Kerrie R.

Yelp
Went in for a private party tonight and hands down they killed it!! on point staff is on point. You guys need to check out Novato hidden gem!!! Jen and alex I put their soul into this place and it shows!! You are mossing out of you don't come in jere and check it out!!
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Gwendolyn W.

Yelp
Today 6/6/24. My friend and I met for our monthly meet at (a different) restaurant. Novatos Bar and Grill was great. Great Martini 's and Beer's. We shared The Wings Plain with sauces on the side. The Wings were beyond delicious. My friend had ( Lunch Specials) The Chili Beef. He said "beyond words delicious ". We both had the seafood sauté, but his portion size of spaghetti was larger than mine. So that's the 4/Stars instead of 5. Service and ambience was great. Looking forward to returning soon.
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Jay P.

Yelp
This restaurant is located in a small "strip" mall type location with many other bigger restaurants along the same road. We had tried the others so we stopped in. Parking can be an issue as the lot seemed small, but was really just packed. We were greeted right away by two nice hostess's, who sat us right away. Had a nice U shaped bar, that was full and a small dining area. Many families in the dining room. Our waitress was right there after we sat explaining the specials and then gave us a minute for a peek. They had some great local drafts as well as some intriguing mixed drinks. A very big menu, with surprising good prices given the location. We decided to split the Crab Cake BLT and the Chicken Avocado sandwiches. The sandwiches were good size and each very tasty. I preferred the Chicken avocado. A good meal with drinks for under $50, not bad at all
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Steven W.

Yelp
I am so glad we found out about Novatos Bar and Grill. Not too large but very cozy and comforting. Our waitress has been there for 8 years and she did not write our order down, but got everything correctly. We started off with garlic parmesan and buffalo chicken wings. Very delicious and dry which is how we like it. The crabcakes were fresh and the lemon added more to the flavor. For our main entrees we had the steak tips, salmon bowl, NY Strip, and the daily special which was a 3 seafood medley bake. Prices are very reasonable and the menu had a lot of items that we would order. We like the variety. Food was great, service was impeccable.
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Kelly B.

Yelp
I have lived in the area for 4 years and I tried this restaurant on a whim last week. What a nice surprise!! On this particular weekend night there was a 40 minute wait, but we stuck it out and were glad we did. We started with the crab cake appetizers, which were the best I've had in the Northeast. They were mostly crab with just enough batter to hold it together and delicately fried. I had the New York strip steak which was cooked perfectly, and very reasonably priced compared to many restaurants. The mashed potatoes were incredibly creamy and I usually don't go overboard on those but they were fantastic. Also a medley of well cooked ( still firm) side of vegetables. My date had a seafood casserole that he raved about! We took dessert home ( peanut butter cake) which was light and wonderful. We will be back!

Clare T.

Yelp
Great food and service! We love all the Bartenders and server's. You need to get there before 5:00 for dinner because they are very busy!!

Chris C.

Yelp
Average food from an outdated decor bar and seating area. The service from the bartenders, service and support employees is great!

Marie G.

Yelp
We have meaning to try this for a very long time. I enjoyed the baked scallops and haddock with crumb topping, delicious. My husband enjoyed his beef and cheese sandwich. Only one waitress during lunch she was very busy but took good care of us. Loved the booths.
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Jalen R.

Yelp
Even though extremely small, this restaurant makes up for it in taste. Also has extremely comfortable chairs. Menu has great variety and great taste. Friendly waiting staff and food comes out quick. Would highly recommend.
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A G.

Yelp
Solid food, friendly service. Seafood is tasty, but portions are small. Very good GF mac & cheese.

Amanda L.

Yelp
Its alright. Not the big deal everyone says. Service, sucked. Food, bland. Not what we expected.
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Bill M.

Yelp
Passed over many venues until we arrived here! Fortunate parking, short wait on a busy Saturday. 3 miles from Gillette on Super Bowl Saturday. Not our first time here. As expected, great service. Great drinks! Food? Consistently excellent. The flag bearer for comfort dining! Another excellent experience at Novatos! Highly reccomend

Susan P.

Yelp
Good 5 star, service 5 ambiance 3. A little loud for us but it is a bar. Definitely a repeat for early dinner.
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Jeffrey B.

Yelp
A decent meal, nice staff. The fried green beans were amazing. It was a good place to see the Bruins, too.

Heather P.

Yelp
I love the food here! The menu is well thought out, casual but good quality food. It is a family favorite.

Courtney P.

Yelp
We absolutely love Novatos! We live over 30mins away. But take the drive there for dinner multiple times a month! The food is outstanding-- hot, comes out fairly quick, and lots to chose from (I highly suggest the steak bowl!) The staff is friendly and accommodating! We love sitting in the bar side but the dining side is equally as enjoyable! Sometimes parking can be tricky-- but there is more parking in the back!
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Laura B.

Yelp
Fantastic food, professional service, and a great beer selection. An oasis for lunch on a stressful day.
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David B.

Yelp
The place had gotten a lot of hype, but I'm sorry to say I was not impressed. Nor were the three other people I was with. My ribeye was not very tender. The seafood in my wife's dish had mussels that were definitely not fresh. We were very much looking forward to a good meal but walked away disappointed. The waitress was prompt and did a great job even though she was very busy.

Hollyann F.

Yelp
Been a few times and this place is always a winner. Food is very fresh and flavorful. This time I had the salmon bowl, big portion and great combo of flavors. Staff was attentive and food came out quickly. They do have a kids menu with a lot of options. Definitely would recommend.
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Paula A.

Yelp
Food was great, servers are friendly! Reasonable priced! Loved being there for a meat raffle too!
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Allison M.

Yelp
First time here! It's amazing and me and my mom love it! (Sophia age 8) - From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted by a friendly waitress. We glanced at the menu and decided it looked interesting. The restaurant was very clean and looked like it had just opened but we found out it has been around for 8 years. First they brought out homemade chips in a basket, gratuitously. We asked for ranch to dip and the waitress gladly brought it. Sophia had the kids fish and chips and mom had the steamers app. The Kids meal came with milk and it was only $8! We started with a side Greek salad which was delicious with lots of cucumbers and feta. Great service all around. The kitchen staff brought out the food and were enthusiastic and friendly. Unfortunately they didn't have a dessert menu and limited to only about 4 choices but that's ok with us because we got to explore a nearby ice cream shop.

Jessica B.

Yelp
Great food and service! We tried the wings, steak tips and lobster Mac & cheese and all were delicious. We will definitely go back.
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Rachel H.

Yelp
Love this place. Great location if you live in the tritown. Always pretty busy. A little bit pricy but the food is worth it and you get pretty large portions
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Sonya L.

Yelp
Food is great All craft beer, but no specials. Kids menus plus lots of seafood dishes. For this southern out of town girl it was a great find after our 3 hour tour of patriot hall!

Jim D.

Yelp
Service was good. The atmosphere is weird, not sure how else to describe it. The food was just ok. The Portuguese clams app was good, but not great. Came with two small pieces of bread to mop up the sauce. The prime rib special was cooked well, but literally half of it was fat. It came with asparagus and three giant tater tots. The tots were not good at all. Probably won't be back anytime soon.
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Matthew L.

Yelp
Second visit just for take out here and the food I have to say is decent, not 5 star/downtown Boston exceptional, but for this area, with the lack of any quality restaurant to be found, this place stand out as a good place to get any sort of edible meal, especially in Norfolk/Wrentham. I ordered steak tips and mashed with summer and zucchini squash and for takeout, it was not bad, steak tips a bit tough but marinated well and tasty, mashed ok and squash cooked well. I mean you can't beat the prices for steak tips its $22 bucks which is cheap. I am not sure I would go out of my way to go here all the time, but if I was looking for a place close by I would most likely recommend this spot. I would have to choose this place over the downtown Wrentham restaurants by far as a place that is at least consistently good.

Laurie M.

Yelp
This is a nice establishment with excellent food. The salads were fresh and very good. The service was good and our food arrived quickly. You will need reservations. We ended up in the bar area which is extremely loud and makes it very hard to have a conversation.

Trevor K.

Yelp
An entirely forgettable meal. The lobster bisque didn't taste like lobster and the cape cod Rueben was just a fatty fried fish sandwich similar to what you would get at a fast food restaurant. The ambiance was fine but the noise level was high. The waitress was pleasant and the beer was cold.
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Bridget L.

Yelp
Again a very busy hopping loud environment. The wait was about 20 minutes and it took just about 20 minutes. The waitress was prompt and efficient just not very friendly. They had nice specials which my husband and I both picked one. I had the chowder and clams cakes the chowder was okay it was thick which I like and lots of clams but the potatoes were large. My husband got the prime rib which was perfectly cooked it was a little bland which was perfect for him as he doesn't do spices. The accompanying potatoes were creamy and delicious the veg was again too largely cut. I was going to go up to a 4 star but after reviewing I realized they still need improvement
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Ginnie C.

Yelp
I always felt this place was solid with their food when we dined in. Doing take out is different. The food was ok, but I was surprised by the way our take out was packaged. I ordered the 12 oz sirloin with chef vegetables and paid extra for sweet potato fries. Well, the fries were packed next to the steak and the veggies were packed on top of the fries. Not sure why they would do this as it defeats the purpose of ordering fries if they come all soggy. The steak was bland and the chef veggies were slightly undercooked. I should've just ordered the seafood stew. That has been my past go to and I should've stuck to my usual. A waste of money for sure...
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Rich S.

Yelp
I have reviewed before but it's so good we keep coming back! The "new" steak bowl is my new favorite meal. We have been here 10 or so times with family and friends and everyone has loved it! Reasonable prices for excellent food!
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Chris C.

Yelp
This is my favorite place, I've been going here multiple times a week for 6 years now. I always start with a Wormtown and a water but they have a lot of craft beer and the food is amazing. My favorites are the tacos, Mac and cheese, soups, salads, and all of the seafood meals. The meat market next door is incredible, make sure you pick up some potato salad while you're there as it's the best I've ever had.

Gina G.

Yelp
We just finished having the most wonderful dinner here. The food was absolutely DEVINE. I ordered the seafood sauté which had the most scrumptious sauce/broth with pillow soft scallops. My boyfriend ordered the baked stuff haddock piled high with lobster and the most flavorful stuffing. The chocolate cake rounded it all out-rich and delicious. The service was lovely, our waitress was attentive and kind. You have absolute repeat customers!
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Krystale B.

Yelp
Novato's is amazing! My family (husband/two children and I) went early on Saturday night. The parking lot was packed and it was very busy, something you definitely want to see right now for small restaurants! I got a dirty martini and my husband got the spiked lime rickey - they were both made perfectly! We started with the garlic parmesan chicken tenders. It was a delicious way to start our meal, everyone loved them, including my 1 year old daughter! Super flavorful breading, tender and moist chicken on the inside, served hot. I got the Lobster Club special with french fries, it was AMAZING. You could tell that the lobster was fresh. I could barely finish the sandwich because there was so much lobster, I ate some of the bread and bacon but I focused on the lobster salad and the french fries (both of my favorite parts!). Highly recommend. My husband got the chicken parm and you could smell the garlic and how delicious it was from across the table. My son got his favorite - the pepperoni pizza. The baby had the grilled cheese and french fries. Everything was delicious.We finished up with the Warm chocolate cake, my son loved it! Service was impeccable as always! Love Novato's and can't wait to get back!
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Colton C.

Yelp
Went here last night before a concert at Gillette and it was so good! Our server was CINDY (thanks girl!) and she was so nice and fantastic! Spent $40 on: 2 beers Crab Cake BLT: yum! Very different to eat bacon with crab cakes but it was very good! Also, their buns for this sandwich was thin so it didn't taste like bread with a little filling. It was good! Pulled pork Mac and cheese: my husband said this was also tasty so that's good! Looked amazing! I'd say this was an easy 5 Stars. Thanks!!!
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Tim M.

Yelp
I wrote a poem to describe how I feel about the Cajun chicken bowl. There's an emptiness in my life It's hard to notice, but I can feel the hole Like there's something just not right There's an incompleteness to my soul It could take a lifetime of searching to find the right thing I need to fill this role Or the abyss of longing could be wiped away with just one bowl *snap* *snap* *snap*
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Daniel Y.

Yelp
Late lunch and I figured I'll pass the time with the traffic I encountered heading my direction for the ride back. So I searched yelp for a little help on locating a restaurant for a bite that was close to where I was . Saw some good reviews and the seafood dishes really jumped out at me, so off I went to find this establishment. So I stroll in and grabbed a seat at the bar. Bartender came over to greet me and took my drink order and handed me a menu. Lunch specials didn't do much for me but the main menu had quite a bit to choose from. Pretty descent menu. But seeing some of the pics on yelp and looks like I was already drawn in for the Brazilian seafood stew over rice and that's what I ordered. The was a couple of other patrons at the bar and must be regulars. The other patrons was making suggestions on the menu to point out some of their more popular dishes. They must have figured this guy's never been here before so they helped me out. Actually very nice folks and it was very enjoyable to have such a friendly conversation going forward. The Brazilian Seafood stew was good, shellfish was fresh chunky tomato base over rice, I like he cilantro on the top. All in all the meal was good the establishment has a good vibe. But meeting the great customers speaks for the patrons this place attracts. Will be back to try some of the others dishes on the menu and hopefully catch another round of conversations with the locals hanging there!

Richard G.

Yelp
Ordered a takeout burger, medium rear got medium well, no lettuce with tomato got lettuce and no tomato.
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Jamil S.

Yelp
This is my comfort bar. It also has the best food of any bar in Norfolk and arguably Wrentham too, sorry Gavel-goers. Service is warm and attentive. Personal favorites are the chicken caesar wrap, Leyla's Gyro, and the bowls. Ask for Kayleigh if you want the best service.
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Gracie K.

Yelp
Love this place only had one bad experience here where a new waitress spilled 4 drinks on someone I was eating with but she apologized and there was no harsh feelings, I was here after a funeral and we had the whole place cleared out for us and it was very nice, the steak bowl here is delish 10/10 recommend
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Jenn S.

Yelp
Been here a few times and each time it's been great -food and service. Their fried mozzarella is wonderful. Served with sauce perfectly crispy and great flavor. Love their hummus plate for app. Have tried a few dishes including a Mac and cheese and all really good.
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Betty L.

Yelp
I ordered the Brazilian seafood stew, the steak tips, and the seafood cold plate(oysters and shrimps). They were delicious!
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Nora B.

Yelp
This place is great. I had heard meh reviews about Guido's so never even though about going here. I was looking for seafood and this place came up in the reviews. I'm disappointed only that we didn't come here sooner!! They have over 10 craft beers on tap. They have a good variety and some nice surprises like Maine Beer Company. They also had everything we ordered which is nice because some craft places are out of items frequently. The hostess didn't originally give us the craft menu but our waitress brought it over. We got the fried green beans to start - nothing special but they were crispy and the sauce was good. My husband got the land and sea macaroni and cheese (scallops and bacon) and was very happy with it. I got the shrimp fish tacos - they were huge and delicious. They came with rice on a separate plate which was a little strange for presentation but they were very good. The one thing that was off was the service - it wasn't terrible but could be better. Our waitress seemed to either be really busy or just checked out since it was late on Sunday so I will give them a pass on this. Again, no beer menu to start. I'm not sure if most people don't order meals here but she took our appetizer order, then disappeared for a while before taking the dinner order. The hostess brought our food and we had to ask the waitress twice for waters. Once we were done eating, our waitress disappeared for a long time before we could ask for the check. It's not a big deal as I'd prefer that to being rushed but I was a little confused. I will definitely go back as the food was great, they had a big (accurate) craft beer menu, and the service was still good.

Karen T.

Yelp
Love this place for great food & service. The complementary potato chips are so good! Try some of the Portuguese specialties & seafood. Their meat market next door is very good too.
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G K.

Yelp
This place had very fresh tasting food. Service was excellent. Seating was great. Food choices where standard with their own twist of flavors....but the best part of the food was the great fresh taste everything had. You can tell the owners care what is served to every customer. on special was these buffalo wings.....They need to have that again. I didn't have this but someone said they sometimes have this seafood cajun bowl with Louisiana influences. I hope it comes back as a item. I need to go back and try more.
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Bruce B.

Yelp
The good : food is very good and not expensive. Nice variety of entrees, service very prompt and pleasant. The bad: nothing really. The decor was kind of generic and plain, nothing special. Conclusion : I gave it a five because the food was good and well valued, I think everyone will be happy with it.
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Joe L.

Yelp
This place had me at free chips!!! You'll have me coming back because my food was great and our waitress Denise was just as friendly as can be. the Brazilian stew (maqueca) was excellent. Nice sized portion with very fresh tasting seafood. the only thing i could have done without we the southwestern eggrolls. which were a little bland and limp on the fork... However i cant wait to come back and see what else this place has to offer.
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Douglas D.

Yelp
The fried scallops and French fries were very good. My wife enjoyed the baked stuffed scallops as well. The mashed potatoes that came with the baked scallops was excellent. Good food and good atmosphere made this an enjoyable meal.
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Kevin S.

Yelp
I love this place!!! Food and drinks are amazing always. Great costumer service. Highly recommend this amazing place!!!
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Stephanie W.

Yelp
What a great little hidden gem! Without having done some research to find a little spot to pop in for dinner, I can't say I would've found this place! But after a long week of coaching preseason, both my boyfriend and I, were exhausted but wanted to go out and be human for a minute for dinner. I'm SO glad we came here! The homemade chips that were given to us upon placing our order were SO good... a hint of a spice, which I loved! I ordered the chicken with spinach and mozzarella and my boyfriend ordered the jambalaya. The portions were HUGE! I almost never am able to finish anything I order, but my boyfriend wasn't even able to make it look like a dent was put into his food. Everything tasted amazing, and for coming in on a Friday night, the service was excellent and fast! So happy we decided to go out and try something new, we'll definitely be back!!! Not to mention for you sport fans; TVs all over the restaurant allowing everyone to have a view!