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Houston St (1)
W 4th St (A, C, E, B, D, F, V)
Christopher St (PATH)
Mon-Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
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Blue Ribbon is just across the street, so Ditch Plains has a high standard to live up to.
We took over a booth for 6 to catch up with old classmates. A couple of Shock Top beers later we ordered the rock shrimp and mac n' cheese. Both are recommended, the mac n' cheese is extremely white leading me to wonder how they make their bechamel.
Total for the remaining four of us (they let those that stopped by pay for their portions separately) was $84, mostly for beer and those two dishes. I'll try it again next time I'm in the 'hood if Blue Ribbon can't accommodate.
Named after the surfing beach at Montauk, this likable bar/restaurant has curiously little to do with surfing, other than a few surfboard stickers in the window, and a neverending series of surfing videos on their twin TVs by the bar. It may have started out as a surfer joint, but like many practitioners of the sport it seems to have grown up, settled down, and gone Pottery Barn - the interior is very modern, dark wood and steel. I used to come here frequently for brunch several years ago, but they raised their prices significantly while keeping the menu basically unchanged, so I took my brunches elsewhere. Today though I went back out of curiosity, and while they were STILL playing "Billabong Odyssey" on the video, their food is just as good as it ever was, that is to say EXCELLENT.
The brunch menu is very limited: Omelettes with your choice of several fillings, and they offer eggwhites as an alternative, Eggs Benedict, an Egg Sandwich any way you want it, and French Toast. For $14 their omelette is a lot more expensive than you'll find elsewhere around here, but it is SO WORTH IT. For starters, the omelette itself is exquisite to look at - almost a shame to eat it. So perfectly cooked, so light and fluffy and so stuffed full of ingredients it looked almost artificial. I had bacon and gruyere, and the bacon was large thick chunks of delicious cured bacon, and the gruyere simply a delight. Served with a huge mesclun salad and toast made from bread that came from a bakery rather than a factory. Coffee is served in paper cups, oddly, but was rich hot and delicious. I was asked several times if I wanted refills and yes I did.
On weekends Ditch Plains opens at 11am an hour earlier than the upscale Blue Ribbon across the street, and it's nice to watch the crowds lining up outside Blue Ribbon in the hope of getting in there for a meal that will cost many times what I've paid, and probably a much less satisfying overall experience. The staff here are friendly and likable, they know the menu well (not hard, since it's not very big), and you're never rushed. They have free WiFi and I saw several laptops this morning. Nice music at just the right volume, surfer videos to watch, if that's your thing, and as for me I will definitely be back the next time I feel like paying $20 a head for brunch rather than $15 a head at one of the many mediocre diners around here. They seem to pay attention to the little details here (like serving jelly in a small dish instead of a plastic packet) and to me that's worth it. Love this place. One day I'll come back in the evening - if I can make it through the crowds that seem to fill this place after dark for what I imagine is a very different but equally pleasing experience.
Ditch Plains: Worst Bartender in New York.
Well, it was only January 1st when I went here with a small group of friends, but I think I am ready to hand out the "jerk of the year" award.
We arrived to Ditch Plains looking to have a couple mellow drinks for a friend's birthday. It was the night after New Year's so nothing crazy; we just wanted an enjoyable atmosphere for conversing with friends.
Unfortunately, Ditch Plains couldn't have done a worse job in providing such an atmosphere.
The bartender refused to serve one of our friends, claiming she was too drunk to serve. Initially we all laughed because we thought he was joking. She hadn't had a drink all evening and what he was saying seemed just ridiculous enough to be a joke. We quickly realized he was serious. While his poor drunk radar was a bummer, the most unfortunate part was the way in which he handled the situation. All of us were stone sober and were calmly and rationally letting him know that he was mistaken. He would not listen to reason and managed to offend our entire group with his poor interpersonal skills, embarrassing our non-drunk friend and calling our friend whose birthday it was high maintenance for simply asking him to re-assess his poor judgment.
He was pompous, inconsiderate and smarmy. Ditch Plains: Worst Bartender In New York.
Blue Ribbon was offering 30 minutes for brunch, and Ditch Plains across the street was saving their booths for big parties. Well the big parties were across the street, but I was happy to sit immediately, have a good morning coffee and tasty eggs Florentine. It was a good spot to meet a friend and have a nice bite for brunch. Everything was easy and quick.
I swear this restaurant used to be a shady trannie bar! Now it's gorgeous inside. The menu is a bit strange. It seemed like one owner wanted to do comfort food (hotdogs, mac & cheese, sloppy joes) and one wanted to do seafood (4 kinds of mussels, seafood stew) so they just did both. Everything we had was very good.
I think they invaded my "fat girl" mind when they created this menu, fo sho. Mama CRAVES this kind of comfort food.
The decor - modern low-key with metal siding along the wall. The crowd is hipster west village mixed with yuppies (what else are you going to get in west village this low?).
Apps: They have 3 different kinds of oysters. Shucked on ice - the regular way. Shooters - raw oysters with bloody mary mix. Roasted - roasted over hot rocks doused in garlic and parsley butter. Oysters rock my world.
Entrees: Lobster roll - served mayo-y with CHUNKS of lobster meat. Real lobster meat served over sweet potato fries!!! SWEET POTATO FRIES!! Macaroni and cheese served piping hot in individual ramekins - this dish is good, but kind of small for the price.
DITCH DOGS - 2 grilled hotdogs with MAC AND CHEESE poured on top. HOLY F-CKING MOLY. You don't understand, it sounds gross, but ridiculously, cheese smotheringly good.
SLOPPY DOGS - 2 grilled hotdogs with SLOPPY JOE poured on top. SWEET MUTHF-CKING BABY JESUS (omg, did I just say sacriledge? no offense, it just came out).. but seriously? seriously. that's the only words that could come out of my mouth to describe how fatty good it is. It's like a chili-dog, except with sweet sloppy joe mix on top.
You will kind of feel sick after eating all that fat, but come on, you live once and you came here for it. ENJOY IT.
Why only 4 stars? the price isn't cheap eats good. $14 for 2 hotdogs is kind of pricey. Other entrees run in the $25 range. You could leave here paying over $100 for 2 people (2 drinks, apps, entrees each) at a comfort food restaurant.. but what do you expect in the West Village hipster area.
Lobster roll on a bed of sweet potato chips! Oh to be a prisoner in Maine in yee olde dayz!*
*They used to feed lobster to inmates back then. Those lucky SOBs!
Hands down. The best hot dog I've ever had. Covered in cheesy, gooey macaroni & cheese. GENIUS.
Loss of star for charging $14 for 2 Mac & Cheese Dogs. I mean really...$14? Split the meal. $7 is a little easier to cough up for a dog.
Loss of star also for trying to be another pretentious restaurant in the West Vil. You serve hot dogs Ditch Plains. Calm down with the sparkling water bit.
One of the best places I went to in NY.
The crowd was cool, there was space, and the ambiance is really nice.
When I went here, the service was great and they were always on top of things for us. They checked up on us a lot and refilled our waters promptly.
What made this place stand out to me was the food.
My friends and I split their roasted oysters and fried calamari. Their calamari was really good. The batter they used was very light and it was not over-greasy as fried calamari usually is. The roasted oysters were really good. The garlic and butter flavored the oysters really well. We scarfed those down like nothing.
For my entree, I got their ditch dogs. It comes with two of them and a side of fries. Their fries were cooked perfectly. A bit crispy with a lot of fluffy on the inside. Their ditch dogs are basically a dream I have had that became reality.
Huge hot dogs with mac and cheese poured on top of it.
That = *weakened knees* + *clogged arteries* in one meal
Loved It!
Great food and the bartenders are really personable. I highly recomend the:
Ditch Dogs - great hot dogs covered in some of the best Mac & Cheese Mussels - very nice white wine sauce
and frequently order off the specials list - especially the deserts!
Great local hangout to meet up with Friends.
Definitely not a place to wait in line for. But if you live in the hood and want something in a hurry and there is no wait, it's worth dropping in.
Negatives; no fresh OJ (offered us Tropicana). No fruit for a side with brunch (greens or hash browns only). No mushrooms for omelets. Eggs Benedict doesn't come with spinach (you have to ask). With so many rules and missing ingredients you'd think the food was amazing. It's just average.
We didn't go for the food but just rocked up as part of a Soho bar crawl. From the other reviews here it seems like that was a shame as it is a major draw of the place. The only food we did eat (in the form of an oyster shot in tomato juice and spice or something) is probably not the best reflection on their abilities.
Otherwise a nice space, good open bar to have a drink and an enjoyable vibe. Slight stuff up with the bill where the the barman tried to make us pay for a bunch of drinks which weren't ours but otherwise no complaints but nothing to shout about either
Quaint spot with decent food. It never seems to be too crowded since you can easily get lost in that neighborhood.
I thought most people who went there went for the ditch dogs but when I get it people around seem to be confused by it. It is two hot dogs topped with mac n cheese served on a bed of fries. I've had it three times and have never finished it. It's as good as you think it is.
The only other thing I've had there is the lobster roll which honestly was one of the worst I've ever had. But the have Porkslap ale which is a great beer in an awesome can.
Ohhh we've been back, we've been back. But still I'm sticking with my three stars I guess.
Listen! Hands down my favorite item on the menu is the crab dip. You gotta get it.
Now, in regards to brunch. Lovely little brunch. You can even do a "make your own mimosa." That's always fun. Numerous choices and all yummy selections! But yes, the prices are still the same and sadly the economy is not. Times. Are. Tough. Can I get a "buy two mimosas get three free" special somewhere?? Maybe a little frequent-eater card discount on the appetizers?? Something!
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We've been here a couple of times only at night - it's a great option for groups. The staff and the bartender are super friendly. It's a place with good ambience, stiff and not overpriced drinks, and surprisingly great food!
The ambience is all dark wood and candles (it actually looks a LOT like Forge in TriBeCa). About 60% of the space is a restaurant with the remainder devoted to the bar. If you're not eating, there are only like 5 bar stools so be prepared to stand.
The drinks are standard but the food is exceptional. There are so many nice ambience places in NYC that have mediocre or crap food, but Ditch Plains has an eclectic menu with lots of options that all great. Try the hot dogs!!! We've also had the steak salad, crab dip, and oysters - all very good.
TOPS: the candlelit vibe, high-quality hot dogs (no horse meat here), solid location near the "we can't seat you this decade Ino", PLUS I can hear the guy next to me
WATCHOUT: for the standing room only bar during busy times
It's often that C. and I go to a proper New York restaurant on a Friday night any more, but after checking out the Banksy installation, we joined Tim and Drew for a late dinner here. We didn't have to wait long. The tables turned over pretty quickly, and the hostess was excellent about keeping us up to date on where we stood -- outside. (Just kidding.)
I got the macaroni and cheese, which was OK but nothing amazing. Two non-alcoholic Beck's beers ran me $7 a pop, which is absolutely insane. And my friends' meals all seemed to be right up their alleys.
Things rounded out to about $25 a person or so, and the service was excellent. Our waiter was cute and friendly, and he bore our questions about his glasses with good humor and aplomb.
Four stars specifically for brunch. If you're looking for a cozy place on a scenic W Village corner for the usual brunch fare (eggs n' potatoes) plus a lot of seafood, this is your joint.
We sat right down on a Sunday at 12:30, no small feat, which is probably worth a star in and of itself in a place with good food. The omelets were fluffy, the egg sandwich was delicious, the hash browns were interesting (in a good way) and the french fries were tasty. The salmon club also got a good review from a seafood aficionado.
Service was fine but not great. Contrasted with the more gourmet but obscenely crowded Blue Ribbon Bakery across the street, Ditch Plains particularly stands out. I'll be back -- the egg sandwich alone was worth it.
Lobster roll lovers who lament the state of what NYC establishments dub a "lobster roll" will love Ditch Plains. It's not a perfect Maine lobster roll, but they certainly preserve the spirit better than any other place in Manhattan.
The roll is chilled, very light mayo, with tiny chopped celery and a slight kick, all heaped on to a buttered bun, served with sweet potato chips. Not only was it the best lobster roll in Manhattan that I've had to date, but it was a value at $28 (compared to the $30+ price tag at mediocre joints like Pearl's or Mary's). The other menu items looked very appetizing, and at reasonable prices ($8-$25 for entrees), I will be revisiting to try the other fare.
The service is excellent, especially if you manage to get there earlier than the dinner hour rush. The ambiance is very airy, spacious, and chic. The benches are great for group dining, and the bar is great for lone diners. I highly recommend this place for lobster roll lovers.
It's great to walk into a restaurant in NYC and feel that there's ample space to sit and eat, without having to overhear the next table's conversation or vice versa. Ditch Plains has a relaxing, comfortable ambiance and comfort food to match. I'm not usually a fan of chicken burgers, but mine was excellent last night - tender with cool pickle slices cut with some sort of cool zig-zagging tool. On the early side of weeknights it's not crowded, so it's a great place to host a small get-together as well.
The check arrives in a glass full of fresh soft taffy-like candy - we finished off most of it, and I saved one to savor today.
Ditch Plains is comfort food done right. Don't come expecting gourmet-sized entrees or diet-friendly fare. I can't attest for the salads on the menu, and maybe it's just my gluttonous nature, but when you've got two hot dogs literally covered in macaroni and cheese, aka their signature Ditch Dogs, why bother considering anything else?
Go big and order a handful of appetizers while you're at it - Warm Crab Dip with Bagel Chips and Smoked Mozzarella & Ricotta Fritters should do the trick.
The decor is more Industrial Surfer than West Village, Manhattan. The Endless Summer-esque footage played on repeat over the bar isn't going to make you want to hang ten in the Hudson River, but it'll remind you this is just as much a seafood joint as it is a place for burgers and fries.
Unfortunately, I've yet to order their Lobster Roll and the Fish Tacos were sub-par at best. Perhaps I'll try other ocean fare next time around, but for the time being, I can live with past experiences high in cholesterol, full of Americana.
Best BLT I ever had. Canadian bacon on fresh toasted bread. Free Wi-Fi. I agree with Megan M when she said "Calm down with the sparkling water bit." Just don't order bottled water and you'll love this place.
I'm giving this two stars, mainly bc nothing on the menu jumped out at me.
My friend and I got the salmon tartar and the tomato and cucumber salad - both were delightful. We also split half a bottle of wine. But when it came time to ordering entrees, nothing really jumped out at us, and the menu is really limited. Neither of us wanted to commit to the mac and cheese, or the lobster roll, and everything else on the menu just seemed kind of blah. So we settled up and went across the street to Blue Ribbon - and WOW. Best decision of the night!!
I'm thinking I might come back here for brunch, since there are raves about the french toast.
The dinner chicken pot pie is delicious. However, while staying with a friend who lives nearby, we ordered brunch delivered to his apartment. I got a BLT and we split the french toast. Both were done with really thick cut bread, and tasted so yummy. Honestly, this place is great, and well worth the trip to eat their food.
Who doesn't love the west village? Ditch Plains is a cool little place. I like the atmosphere, and I love the half bottles of wine. I mean, who just drinks one glass of wine? Yet a whole bottle to the face is a bit excessive on a school night (this is if your friend is not sharing with you). Therefore, the half bottle is so perfect. At a reasonable price too, approx $18.
For appys, we had calamari and mac & cheese. The calamari was fine. The mac & cheese was awesome. There were also oyster crackers on the table to munch on. munchmunchmunch
I had the steak entree. It did not blow my mind but it was tasty. Especially good with my half-bottle of vino.
Great low key bar and restaurant in the far west village. Though it's supposedly a surf theme (they always show surfers ripping waves on the tvs above the bar), and the menu has some ocean influences (lobster roll, oysters, etc) - it's a good all-american joint.
They only serve wines by the half bottle - but they're quite reasonably priced at around $18.
On a Saturday night, it seemed that trying to get a table at Ditch Plains would be a long a laborious process, especially since it looked quite crowded. Much to our surprise, our wait was only 5 minutes as promised!
My next worry was that it would be too loud to hold a conversation. The industrial ambiance of the restaurant, neat and modern as can be, also made me think the place was probably echo-y. Once seated a bit away from the bar crowd, it was actually easier on the ears.
The menu wasn't especially exciting. It was definitely obvious that there was a seafood theme, but then there were things like hot dogs and macaroni that made me think of hot dog carts and lemonade stands, except way more expensive. It's weird to me that Ditch Plains is going in two contradicting directions of high-class fish and seafood creations to street-beat fried seafood and simple American quick eats. I'm no restaurant expert, but can you have both and make them overall so expensive?
In the end, I went with the steak salad, which has nothing to do with high-class seafood or street-eats. I was not unhappy with the salad, it was fresh and well-made, good ingredients. I just feel like it wasn't what I was supposed to get at Ditch Plains, but I was too confused to decide on something else.
I really liked the pear martini and the cosmopolitan. The gin lemonade tasted watery with not enough lemoney flavor to it.
Best surprise of the night- a cup of saltwater taffy with the bill! I still have one in my purse :)
I give it a 3.5
I love this place because it serves breakfast all day. And I'm slightly obsessed with their egg sandwich with gruyere cheese... and chunks of sausage... with hash brown "stuff" on the side. Yummy!
I tend to hit it up Mon-Fri during the day. Usually, it's fairly empty and they let me choose where I want to sit -- they seem like they wouldn't even mind if I took one of those big booths for just lil' ole me. But this past week, I stopped in for my egg sandwich and the place was packed! I think every table was taken -- which is great for them... great to see a booming business, especially at lunchtime. I grabbed a seat at the bar, and still enjoyed my meal. I wish I didn't love it so much, so I could try something else on the menu...
Oh, and I took advantage of their free wi-fi. Super quick and really good connection, just for those who are into laptops while you're eating.
The largest and most unique french toast we've ever had. Just when you expect the typical two pieces of inch high squares of bread, they present you with the sirloin of french toasts, steak knife and all. The bread is soft and fluffy, about 3 inches high, and toasted to crusty perfection (soft on the inside). Our waitress told us that it's soaked over night in custard, baked and then fried. Douse this bad boy in maple syrup and you have yourself the best Sunday brunch dish ever.
We also got the chicken pot pie and toasted turkey sandwich. All pretty good, nothing too fancy.. nothing to complain about. Immediate seating for 3 on a Sunday at 1:30pm in the West Village - gives this place a good place in my heart. The toast however, gives this place a good place in my stomach. Mmm.
Breakfast menu served till 4pm on weekends.
I'm a big fan of Ditch Plains. I don't rush to go there as often as I should, but this restaurant has lots to offer.
The breakfast/brunch is awesome and their lunch is almost as good. I typically get an omelet (always fluffy) and ask for recommendations as to what to add; the waiters & waitresses have never let me down and I always walk away happy & full. Coffee is ok... nothing like Illy's or anything nice but nothing as mediocre as chain coffee stores like Starbucks. But my wife has had their French toast and loved it - huge slice of French bread served as you would want or expect. The last time we were there, she spied the Bloody Mary's being made and remarked at how great they looked; we've not had them but are looking forward to trying them the next time. We've had lunch here once and liked it, too. Perhaps not as much as brunch but enough to want to come back and have it again.
Seating is hard to come by sometimes. While they can accommodate parties of 12 or more, you have to be there at the right moment or you'll have to wait. We've had to sit at the bar sometimes - which isn't a bad thing with the prompt service & TVs to make up for the side-by-side seating - but the booths are more comfortable. During busy times, we've had to wait 20 minutes or more to get seated; only once have we walked in and sat down right away.
I've always found the prices to be reasonable. Brunch for two is between 30 and 40 dollars depending on what you drink. Lunch is in a similar range. Location is great - it's quiet but not dull; secluded enough but not so much so you feel like you're traveling out of your way to get to it.
I've recommended Ditch Plains to people not familiar with the neighborhood and they liked it a lot so it's not just me who like it.
I like just about everything about this place, from the decor (which one poster described as "industrial chic") to the menu (seafood shack cuisine) to the terrific wine list. If you order the mussels--I like the shallots, parsley, and white wine sauce best--be warned that it's large enough for an entire meal. (Especially if you keep dunking your bread in the sauce, and have to refrain from just giving up and drinking it like a beverage. ...not that I've considered such a thing.)
The smoked mozzarella and ricotta fritters with a spicy sauce are delicious, as are the burgers and salmon tartare.
And if you've read any of my other posts, you'll know that this last point is incredibly important to me, so the exclamation point is justified: breakfast is served all day!
You might say that when you order two bottles of wine for a party of three after not eating all day, you're pretty much guaranteed to like (or at least not care enough to dislike) the restaurant.
...and?
But I did wake up thinking about the steak frites the next morning, and my know-it-all friend who lives around the corner says the fish tacos are good enough to come back.
Nice touch? No one tried to push us out the door, even though it was a Friday night and we loitered over wine for an hour after eating.
Place: fun, hip, and not too pretensious. Reminds me of some bars in So. Cal.
Food, is so so, I would stick to the burger. The shrimp cocktail was not good. The staff is very friendly and the decor is very quaint. We went late, around 11.30 pm, I will probably go back during the day for lunch or brunch. This may be a drinks only place, but I usually give a restaurant 2 chances.
They have half bottles and full bottles of wine. Not an extensive list, but a fair representation. Wine prices are reasonable.
We sat at the bar, my buddy had the mac and cheese while I went with the chicken pot pie. Both were good comfort food.
The bartender was attentive, the place was full but not noisy/crowded. Overall a good experience.
I think this place deserves more than just 2-3 stars, hence my 4 stars. I enjoyed myself when I went there. The food was no-nonsense and good comfort food with chicken pot-pie and clam chowder.
But mostly it wasn't too crowded or noisy and we just hung out for many hours munching on really good sweet potato chips and a couple of bottles of wine, while surfing the Net and trying to get a site up. One major problem: no electrical plugs except by the bar!
So our eye was on this cute blonde by the bar - not for her hotness but rather for her seat as she had the stool by the only electrical outlet that we could find! As soon as she got up, we ran as one over there and one of our party sat there for a while to charge our laptops.
The blueberry crumble at the end of the night was a treat. No vanilla ice cream though - what's up with that?
Ditch the idea of going to this place and stick with Landmarc. Truly a disappointing experience.
The food wasn't bad -- good steak, lovely oysters, etc. The experience was soured by service that didn't know what she was doing.
First, a terrible experience with wine:
She opened the bottle and poured for the table without offering a taste. I'd expect that in a low end establishment, but from the owner of Landmarc?!?!?! No WAY! She told us that it was the POLICY not to offer tastes. I wondered, how then you would determine if the bottle is corked, which happens from time to time?
Then, some of us were eating appetizers and they brought out the entrees. When we explained that we weren't ready for our entrees, the food runner claimed that, she was "just a food runner doing her job." Attitude once again.
When we were ready for our entrees, they came out cold. Too bad, too, because they would probably have been quite tasty otherwise.
Then, when we questioned the wine policy and the other service glitches, the hostess and manager apologized but didn't offer to make amends. While I wasn't looking for a freebee, I certainly was looking for some indication that they cared if we returned or not.
Do not go here. Do not send anyone here. I certianly will never return. I might think twice about returning to Landmarc because they are affiliated with this establishment.
I spent part of a really pleasant Saturday afternoon here recently with a friend of mine. Had a calamari salad (fried calamari on a bed of greens, mixed with a really tasty vinaigrette). The Bloody Marys were big and appropriately spicy (with a nice double olive garnish). When you order a Mimosa, they serve you the champagne in a little individual bottle. Kind of a nice touch.
It's located on one of those impossibly charming West Village streets and you've got big picture windows to look out on it.
It's one of those out of the way gems where you can eat a meal and enjoy a lively conversation without shouting over loud music or obnoxious people. Decorated in minimalist style Ditch Plains provides a soothing environment to enjoy your meal or a drink. They offer a nice selection of fare. I enjoyed the blending of flavors that the smoked mozzarella fritters and clam dip offered.
Our waitress was attentive and was not phased by the fact that we sat at the table for a few hours nibbling on appetizers while drinking our beer. I'm always happy when I've found a place that doesn't rush you.
Terrific, friendly service and delicious lobster rolls. My husband and I went for a late lunch and ordered the lobster roll. He also got fries, as he doesn't like sweet potato chips. They have a nice selection of half bottles of wine, which was perfect for a decadent lunch. A great neighborhood restaurant that takes it to the next level.
Ditch Plains, you should rename yourself "Yin-Yang". It's almost as if you're stubbornly insisting on mediocrity.
Great ambiance...but poor service.
Questionable lunch...but great brunch.
Free Wi-Fi...but not enough tables to enjoy it.
Saltwater taffy with the bill...but a bill with too high of prices.
Excellent sloppy joe sandwich...Then you took sloppy joe sandwiches OFF THE MENU, still serve sloppy joe meat on the hot dogs, but belligerently refuse to make it into a sandwich (don't get me started).
Oysters, Lobsters & Whip Cream? Not exactly in that combination however.
For starters, I've heard both good and bad opinions about this place and all due to a combination of PRICE, service and experience.
My experience was a little different. I went with a friend, sat at the bar, drinks ordered, menu received...drinks came, food ordered - enjoyed the drink and eye candy. So in terms of service and experience I give it a 4 star.
We ordered raw oysters, a lobster roll, and a burger (throw in a few more drinks)...and quite honestly they were all very good.
Then the bill came. @#$$!!@%!!
Personally, I liked the food, the atmosphere, the staff but not the prices. For what we paid at DP we could've gotten more for our money at Landmarc. But I based my rating on my overall experience.
Would I go again? Yes, and that's because the lobster roll was one of the best I've ever had.
PS - As for Whip Cream lovers, order dessert (pie) and they give you a WHOLE can!
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