Text - Unbelievable.  The manager of this place actually claimed to Carlson that I so trashed their place that I shouldn't be allowed to stay at any of the Carlson places AFTER I placed the former review.  Before that she said she didn't want me at \""her\"" place, but referred me to a couple of other Country Inns, and even had a receptionist call to reserve our rooms there.  After this review, she claimed (to Carlson) they had to replace the carpets and furniture in their hotel due to my dog.  Really?  My dog stayed in the entire hotel, went into every room and hallway and peed so badly on everything that the hotel had to change the carpeting and furniture throughout the whole three story place?  She must've been one active little chihuahua while I was sleeping.  This just proves what a nasty, vengeful person this mgr. is, and that my assesment of her is correct.  People like that should NOT be in the SERVICE industry.
Group - orniscopist


Text - My first groupon was used to dine here. Timeframe was 1:30pm lunch and there were only 3 other tables occupied. I have been here before for Happy Hours and their pizzas were decent, but the stand out attraction is the Garlic Knots ($2.50 HH or $4 normal). These come in massive orders of a dozen or so and are very doughy which is a good thing and have enough garlic that it is not overwhelming. These same knots appeared during my lunch and were knocked out of the park as usual. The only issue is the marinara sauce is more watery and thin than normal, but get used to it because it's been that way for years. Keeping that in mind, I ordered pasta (penne) with their Rose sauce and threw in chicken and carmelized onions to round it out.  I wouould have preferred strips, rather than chunks of chicken, but that is just quibbling. The sauce was tasty and even had some kind of peppery kick as I drenched the remaining knots in the rose sauce. Lunchtime is when the prices are bit better, but noi matter when you order the knots you can't go wrong. I have had at least six other garlic knots in Vegas and these rule the roost.
Group - vernoniaceous


Text - This is the best Mexican food restaurant I've eaten at in the Phoenix area. Their salsa and chips are outstanding. I order the ground beef tacos every time I come here. The service is friendly and attentive with no signs of  \""attitude\"" which detracts from many Mexican restaurants around here.
Group - vernoniaceous


Text - I ordered the Bun Dac Biet-Combo TO-GO and I was quite disappointed with the wait time plus they did not give me the fish sauce when I asked for it. The guy gave me hot sauce instead stating that the sauce was on my food already. I thought it was weird. Other than that, the meat was cooked great, the egg rolls were tasty... I'm not sure if I'll be returning.. I was there almost 45 minutes for my food... :(
Group - orniscopist


Text - I'm sure my rating won't contribute much to the huge pool of reviews this fancy pants French bistro has amassed over the years...but I don't give a French. \n\nI came for lunch, although I intended to drop by in the evening because everyone raves about the spectacular views of the Bellagio Fountains show across the street. However, time did not permit so I decided that I would come for the food, not the views. Don't get me wrong, if you sit in the patio during the daytime, there is still plenty of pretty scenery for you. It's just easy to imagine how much better the views are during the night. \n\nAnyway, onto the food! My partner and I opted for two sandwiches: Maine Lobster Roll and the Sandwich Du Jour (sandwich of the day). Quick tip: warm sandwiches are served with Mon Ami Gabi's renowned hand-cut frites, while cold sandwiches are served with gaufrette potato chips (AKA waffle fries). These are less acclaimed but still great.\n\nThe Maine Lobster Roll is served on a toasted brioche roll, accompanied with a side of red cabbage salad. If y'all did your research, you would know that Maine (and Northern New England) generally serves their lobster meat cold. Thus, our lobster roll was served with the gaufrette potato chips. I was expecting the hand-cut frites. It's no biggie though because I'm an equal opportunity fried potatoes consumer. These waffle fries were crisp and tasty. I didn't like the lobster roll because it was too buttery and rich for me but my boyfriend had no trouble devouring it. The roll was also smaller than I expected--hence, less lobster meat than what I anticipated. \n\nOur Sandwich Du Jour, on the other hand, was sensational! It was a seared ahi tuna sandwich served on a baguette with hand-cut frites. The ahi tuna was delicately seared on the outside, and left rare in the middle. It had a velvety texture. The mayo sauce contained a bit of zest and a lot of flavor. The baguette was hard but also packed a crunch. Now to the famous frites! I understand why they're famous: perfectly thin-cut slivers of potatoes and lightly seasoned with salt. These babies were fried to a beautiful golden brown. \n\nThe patio seats are highly touted so the restaurant doesn't accept reservations for outdoor seating; they're on a first-come, first-served basis. Yes, the views are lovely but don't forget about the dishes! It's definitely one of the best meals I've had in Vegas. Service was all right. Prices are on the higher end but totally worth it--whether you're there for the view or the food.
Group - vernoniaceous


Text - My sis and I came here and we both craving Indian food since we hadn't had it in a while ... the staff is really nice, the place is clean and decor is great. Buuuuut, we left a bit disappointed. I guess this really only applies to the buffet ... which would really have 2 1/2 stars but gave them 3 assuming their regular menu is better. \n\nWe walked in, they seated us and said \""we have buffet, help yourself\"" ... we thought that's all they were offering for lunch, we would have at least liked to see their lunch menu! It wasn't til they offered the menu to someone else that we became curious! haha We picked up a to go menu as we walked out and it sounds a lot better than what we experienced ... \n\nI guess being from Los Angeles, I've had my fair share of Indian buffets and this one fell short in my book. It was $14.99 and the selection was small. White rice, tandoori chicken, vegetable curry, chicken curry, punjabi curry (not sure what kind of meat it was, it was mushy), fish curry ... a potato soup (which was really salty), fruit salad and plain naan. I guess back home they just have so much more to choose from ... samosas, garlic naan, multiple curries etc. The food was ok ... just lacked variety and used to garlic naan. We ordered a side of samosas, good but would have preferred a thicker crust/wrap - it was more of an eggroll wrapper. \n\nNext time I'm in town and craving Indian food, I think I'll order off their regular menu or go somewhere else for a buffet.
Group - orniscopist


Text - I live in Los Angeles, and everytime I go to Scottsdale, I have to make a couple of stops to Local Bistro!  The food is amazing!  The ambience is hip, sexy and fun, and you can't beat the price for the calibre of food that you get.  I have had many of their appetizers and entrees.  The drunk bread and beef carpaccio as appetizers are phenomenal! Their parpadella bolognese is to die for, their salmon is delicious, and the grilled shrimp is fantastic!  Like my husband says, \""it's damn good food!\""  The service is wonderful, their wine list and drinks are superb and we always feel welcome!  I just wish they would open a Local Bistro here in LA!!!!!
Group - vernoniaceous


Text - Oh, Pong Pong, how far you have fallen...\n\nI started ordering take out from Pong Pong about 8 years ago; then the food was of great quality, the best Chinese take out in the area. These days the quality is pretty lousy.  I just picked up some take out a few days ago and sad to say, I won't be coming back again.  \n\nIt feels like the owners have given up.  The interior has gotten dirtier with each visit. Seriously, if you stop in take a peep at your surroundings; the caller ID box and phone on the counter, the register, the handles on the beverage cooler, etc., they are all covered in black grime.  The people who touch this grime also handle your food.  The quality of the ingredients and the preparation of those ingredients has taken a major slide as well.  It seemed that several years ago, those doing the cooking had a sense of pride in their work, which resulted finesse in dishes that's unusual for typical Chinese-American fare.  You could tell subtle differences in preparation from one cook to the next...one would do the egg rolls a little peppery and spicy, the other would do them more vibrant and acidic.  Now it's all bland mush.\n\nIf you're looking for decent Chinese in the area, try Golden Rice Express, My Corner or any of the other offerings. None are as good as Pong Pong once was, but all are better than Pong Pong of the present.\n\nI hate to give what was once a beloved staple such a poor review, but that's the way the fortune cookie crumbles.
Group - orniscopist
Classify the following: Friendly staff but Not a fan.  Not sure if food is prepared elsewhere or night before because they microwaved our food.