Veronica A.'s Profile

My girlfriend thought I was just hungry from a long flight from San Diego, but really...the Carribean bowl was on point!! The chicken was so tender...and everything just blended so well together. The chips, rice, chicken, sour cream, jalapenos, cheese, sauce....OMG. So good! its a huge bowl and couldnt finish the whole thing...but I really like it.

Had half of the Midnight Cuban. Damn! I wish i tasted it while it was still hot!!! Sooo good.

Only downfall is they run out of stuff towards the end of the day. :( Other than that..great food..and the guys are in the back seemed pretty friendly. I'll be back again FOR SURE!!!

Short and simple.....I would have to say this is the best Pho I've ever had! The broth was PERFECT to my taste!

The server was very nice and he kept looking my direction to see if I needed anything! That doesn't happen often in other restaurants.

I'll be back to try their other stuff! I'm sure it'll be just as good!

Stayed here twice or was it three times?? The first time I had an OKAY stay. I guess they were in the beginning process of a renovation. The rooms had an awkward smell...and the set up was kind of tight when using the pull out bed in the living room.

I decided to give it another shot, and it was a wonderful upgrade! The rooms had new furniture and I think new paint as well. I was impressed. I'm a fan of Embassy Suites, and with the great affordable prices, large suites and excellent amenities, you get your moneys worth! Its very close to Southcenter mall which offers a variety of food/restauarants. Also very close to the freeway yet far enough to stay away from the traffic. Oh, and if you have kids, this hotel is right next to Family Fun Center. Great location...not far from the airport and great deals!!!

The front desk is very friendly and the housekeeping is okay. Some of them have a hard time understanding English, so its hard explaining to them then things I needed for my room. Another downfall was, I emailed the hotel the items I would like in my room before arrival, and none of it was set up in my room. =/

Other than that, still a great hotel! I'll be back again

Great source of dinner and entertainment! Comes with a 5 course meal. Some meals flavorful than others...but still good. The entertainment was wonderful. The production does a great job combining both entertainment with the dinner. The servers have little roles here and there before each meal which is something I've never seen before! Only downfall is the large bill at the end! You get so caught up with eating and watching and ordering drinks, next thing you know your bill is sky rocket! LOL Its okay..it was well worth it. Id come again for a special occasion. And every table is a good table! Its a very intimate venue so having a great view is not an issue. oH, and if you're lucky...you'll get picked to participate with part of their skits! LOL (HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABE!)

Okay, I came back here to give it a chance since I was broke and this hotel was the cheapest around (even cheaper than Oxford Inn). I'm moving it up to 3 stars. The last time I came here I think it was during the middle of their renovation. This time around, the room was a lot nicer. The rooms were painted, the moldings were in, the furniture looked upgraded. They are going green so they have I dont know how much count threaded blankets. whatever it was, it wasn't warm enough!!! you need to blast the heater to feel warm!

They took the microwaves out of the rooms, so now you have to call downstairs and wait for someone to drop a microwave off. =/ Also, my key card had a few complications. I had to go downstairs 3 times to change it for it to work.  Would I come here again? Probably. They have great deals where you get more amenities than Oxford Inn and for a lower price. 3 stars for this update...I really don't see it going to 4 or 5 stars unless they do more renovating and make a few more changing which I don't see in their future.

P.S. You need more than one elevator or other entrances besides the one that you have.

All I gotta say it....COUNTRY FRIED STEAK AND EGGS WITH LOADED MASHED POTATOES!!!! MMMM MMMMMMM

Oh..and on Wednesdays they offer FREE slices of pie with a purchase of an entree!!! Can't beat that!

Ok...I'm hoping to give this place another chance later on. But for now...4 Stars. My girlfriend and I started off with Calamari Napolitano....To die for! Ordered half an order of Focaccia with olive oil and balsamic to soak of the rest of the sauce of the Calamari. The balsamic was perfect. It wasn't too thick and it complimented the Focaccia and olive oil very well!

Now heres the downfall. I have been dying to try the Cannelloni! I ordered it, excited to have that pork and veal in my mouth. When server came and placed it on my table, it looked wonderful. I took that first bite, and all I tasted was cheese..okay..not bad....the next bite, I didn't taste anything. I had my girlfriend taste it and she said there was no taste. I took a third bite hoping it was all in my head, but complete failure from that point on. I tried to eat atleast half of it, but I couldn't take it anymore. My Cannelloni was bland! Water has more flavor than my Cannelloni! I could taste the pork if I chewed with my mouth open to get the flavor circulating in my mouth...and the veal was just a mystery to me. :(

On the other hand, my girlfriend ordered the chicken and spinach lasagna. Man oh man, that was good! LUCKY!

I would give this place 5 stars for great italian food, but until I get my Cannolli right, you're stuck with 4 stars! oh, and one more thing...I think our server is psychic. Everything my girlfriend and I were thinking, he came to us and said everything we thought! weird.

I only come here because the kiddies love coming here. I guess I'm a little old for this place. They don't have too much variety of video games. More ticket games than anything...I guess so the little ones can go home with prizes. They have military discount which is great. Never really had the chance to play miniature golf or the go karts, but I'm guessing its the same at every Family Fun Center/Boomers. Stinks in the parking lot.

As for BJ's...I'd give them 3 stars as far as their food..but I'm giving them 4 stars this time around all because of one waitress. Her name is Maria! She by far is one of my top servers on my list! Very sweet and attentive!!!! She wasn't one of those "bitchy" servers that throw things on your table, or ask you if you need anything when in reality they don't really feel like serving you...or the ones that dont care to smile or make eye contact. This server was wonderful! She always made sure we were taken care of. 5 stars for you Maria!!! EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE!!!!

As for the food. Bleh. I like their jambalaya...and of course their pazookis you can never go wrong! They just melt in your mouth. Their chicken wings...NOT A FAN! they fry their chicken wings and just drizzle the buffalo sauce partially on the wings. Loaded baked potatoes are okay. Talk about all those carbs! Their deep dish pizzas are good and very filling. Sandwiches are okay. Parking blows at the mall.

Tried their world famous clam chowder...it was good..a little too thick, and even thicker when you add the crackers, but it was seasoned great. Ordered the fried platter with cod, shrimp and clam strips and fries. Can't go wrong with fried food! Also ordered fried oysters on the side. MMMmmm they were delicious! I wish I ate them while they were still hot. (Doesn't taste the same as left overs) Our waitress was attentive. The restaurant is beautiful. Has a great view of the bay!! Bathrooms were clean and the best part was our kids got to eat free and a cup of chowder was only $0.75!!! What a bargain! I'd like to come back here and try a few things off their seasonal menu.