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Jackson DurantJackson Durant ★★★★★ If you want to watch or bet on the horses, this is it. Lots of tables & large center bar. A zillion mounted TVs, with great views from anywhere. Really good menu selection available.Kevin NorrisKevin Norris ★★★★★ I am already dreaming of my next visit and this coming from someone who has traveled the world.Dan R.Dan R. ★★★★★ Great service and great food! The whole staff is friendly and the pizza is fantastic. The manager Carlos is a wealth on knowledgejs_loader
Christie S.Christie S. ★★★★★ We always have great service and excellent food. I've never ordered one thing I haven't loved.Charles P.Charles P. ★★★★★ I absolutely love this place. I work right near it and I must say the food and service here are top notch. They have a very balanced menu and I would say...Karen S.Karen S. ★★★★★ This restaurant has the very best food, incredible servers, (like Josh) and Amanda, Nick, and Kitty were the best supervisors! They helped me flip a...js_loader
Isela H.Isela H. ★★★★★ Great local bar with delicious wood fire pizzas and pub food. There are a variety of drinks to choose from and make for a great spot to watch the game, or...Missie B.Missie B. ★★★★★ Lots of draft beer choices and the food is amazing.Giuseppe F.Giuseppe F. ★★★★★ Been here a few times ...solo , with a few people, and also with 12-15 people . Always a good time and taken care of by all the bartenders but majority of...js_loader
Michelle S.Michelle S. ★★★★★ First time eating here and everything was great! Our server was patient and took time to share popular meals etc. The black angus beef steak was buttery...S W.S W. ★★★★★ Great menu and the service was exceptional.Ambiance was great with varied seating areas.James A.James A. ★★★★★ Great customer service and excellent food. We had the Japanese wagyu and oh my goodness was that excellent beef. It's a little pricey but we figured we just...js_loader
M HewlettM Hewlett ★★★★★ Pretty good place to bet the horses. Need more help though. Bartender was doing everything.Darren BurtonDarren Burton ★★★★★ It was very nice and clean and the staff were extremely courteous,I recommend itLisa BendingLisa Bending ★★★★★ We come here once a year for the Kentucky Derby. On this day, which I believe to be one of the busiest days of the year, the place was completely crowded. If you didn't get there early you will NOT get a seat. You won't even be able to find a place to stand right before the race. Cool thing is they do a drive thru for betting so you don't have to go indoors and deal with the crowds if you don't wish too. People taking the bets we're very nice. The bartending was fairly quick as well granted all the people that were there.js_loader
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