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Lam's Restaurant
Nov 5, 2009 by Sharon from Boston
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Cheap.
• Horrific service, unnecessary attitudes, not accommodating.

“My first review of any restaurant - I am appalled by last night's experience. I was so excited to find a place near my work that served pho, and I ordered the beef pho. What arrived at my table was a bowl of American-style beef broth with chunks of beef and celery - yes, celery. No basil, no bean sprouts, no lime. After picking out the celery I tried it and it tasted nothing like pho. I asked the waitress if I could order something else as I was not expecting the type of "pho" that came to me. After hesitating and, at first, saying no, she then said I could order another dish but I'd still have to pay for the "pho." I asked to speak with a manager and she refused to have him come to my table, but instead told me to get up, go into the back of the restaurant, and speak with him. The manager tried to tell me that what I was eating was pho, and I must have no idea what pho is. After some argument I eat pho several times a week - pretty sure I know what pho is, he oh-so-graciously allowed me to choose something else, but told me no less than four times that I would not be allowed to return that dish. I told him I understood, selected another dish from the menu, and while I stood at his counter he then read to me what I had selected, ingredient by ingredient, to make sure I understood what I was ordering and understood that I was paying for it. Second dish was OK. Never going back.”

Dunn Gaherin's Food & Spirit
Jan 16, 2009 by Ellen from Needham
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great food. Great service.
• Can be loud in the dining area but still worth it.

“Have been enjoying this restaurant almost weekly since discovering it about a year ago. All the staff are exceptionally friendly and inviting and truly concerned about the customer's experience. The homemade soups are superb and the daily specials are imaginative as well as always delicious. The portions are generous. Although usually no room for dessert the dessert menu is impressive.”

Dunn Gaherin's Food & Spirit
Nov 25, 2008 by J P from Boston
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Very welcoming, accepts most credit cards, extensive & inexpensive menu.
• Only seats approximately 80 people.

“Have often driven by, but no more. Near public transportation with handicapped access. The five-page inexpensive menu includes beer, wine, and mixed drinks and a separate page of daily specials. Note: be sure to watch for the proprietors' sense of humor.”

Skip Jacks Restaurant
Mar 26, 2008 by Carol from Boston
Overall Rating: 3
Food:[2] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[5]

• We did not wait long for a table.
• The food did not live up to the reputation of Skipjacks.

“We found it to be pricey and the food was not good at all. Our fish and clams were overcooked.”

Cherry Tree The
Jan 25, 2008 by ED from west harford, CT
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Sirloin Tips.
• Nothing.

“If a neighborhood pub is what you're looking for, look no further! I travel from West Hartford for their Sirloin Tips and Mashed potatoes. Service is a little slow, so sit back and grab a beer and relax. The meal will be worth the wait!”