My partner and I reserved a table here for 8pm on Valentine's Day. It was busy due to the Holiday, There is a parking lot across the street, or paid side street parking. 15-20 min wait for the reservation, hour wait for the food. we were later in the day so they were out of the desert I had asked for. Food was wonderful. For smaller parties they have cubby areas so they offer more privacy. We were sat in a bit of a darker atmosphere, which I enjoyed, they had an actual flame candle lit. Our waitress didn't refill any of our drinks for the entirety of our stay, going on two hours, I had placed the cups towards the edge of the table to show the were empty . I had also asked one of the hostess where the restroom was. She stared at me for about ten seconds, then turned around and started speaking to someone else. I stood there till another hostess pointed out the restroom around the corner from the hostess stand for me.
The Brown Bottle
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My partner and I reserved a table here for 8pm on Valentine's Day. It was busy due to the Holiday, There is a parking lot across the street, or paid side street parking. 15-20 min wait for the reservation, hour wait for the food. we were later in the day so they were out of the desert I had asked for. Food was wonderful. For smaller parties they have cubby areas so they offer more privacy. We were sat in a bit of a darker atmosphere, which I enjoyed, they had an actual flame candle lit. Our waitress didn't refill any of our drinks for the entirety of our stay, going on two hours, I had placed the cups towards the edge of the table to show the were empty . I had also asked one of the hostess where the restroom was. She stared at me for about ten seconds, then turned around and started speaking to someone else. I stood there till another hostess pointed out the restroom around the corner from the hostess stand for me.
I really hate to give a businesses a low star rating especially since this place has been in business since 1972 but I don't think I will do any damage to their reputation. The place is lovely, the service is great no complaints there but the food is bland and tasteless. I spent $50 on a spaghetti and meat sauce and an order of manicotti which was two shells, I'd been better off getting a couple of cans of chef boyardee the supermarket at least I know what to expect. I'm from Brooklyn, I'm a trucker, a cook and a fat boy so I know good food and where to get it from and this place ain't it. The service again was superb, bar tender poured stiff drinks and the price for that type of establishment is fine The food just sucks.
I really hate to give a businesses a low star rating especially since this place has been in business since 1972 but I don't think I will do any damage to their reputation. The place is lovely, the service is great no complaints there but the food is bland and tasteless. I spent $50 on a spaghetti and meat sauce and an order of manicotti which was two shells, I'd been better off getting a couple of cans of chef boyardee the supermarket at least I know what to expect. I'm from Brooklyn, I'm a trucker, a cook and a fat boy so I know good food and where to get it from and this place ain't it. The service again was superb, bar tender poured stiff drinks and the price for that type of establishment is fine The food just sucks.
The Waterloo Brown Bottle is a Waterloo staple for a reason. Consistent great taste, top notch service, and an excellent atmosphere, whether it is a special occasion out or just a night out, they've got you covered. The Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is my personal favorite and their garlic salad dressing is wonderful. Be sure to save room for the Brownie Pie.