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Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor is a two star American restaurant. This restaurant is mildly expensive.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down in my top 10 favorite places. You won't find the frills and thrills associated with your $100 a plate restaurants here, but I would put this food up against any of those places and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I figured out the secret of catfish consumption here! So, I liked the taste of the catfish dinner, but picking it off the bone? Not so much. However, yesterday I dropped in for lunch. While the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For anyone reading my first few posts, one may get the impression that I have a decidedly anti-American food bias. Quite the contrary, I LOVE it. I love Maryland blue crabs, Texas brisket, New...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Damn Zingerman. How can I love and hate you so much at the same time. This is one of my favorite mid/high level restaurants in Ann Arbor, and usually the goto place for the peeps from out of town...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a four hour class on how to decorate cakes at the Zingerman Bakehouse, we felt the only option for dinner while in Ann Arbor last Friday would have to be Zingerman's Roadhouse. It's the kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good Northern Southern Barbecue, but what you're saving on the plane ticket south you're paying in the tab.Now that I've lived in Austin for five years (more Austin restaurant reviews to come) and my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple of months ago, I read an article about Zingerman's in Travel & Leisure magazine and asked my boyfriend if he wanted to take a weekend trip with me to check out some classic American...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree 100% with Jen H. and Cd S.'s comment about it being just too expensive for what you get. It's good food. Very good. But for the price, it kinda hurts me. I almost always go to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow overpriced! But then again, 'overpriced-for-what-you-get' and Zingerman's are synonyms. Look it up...Anyway, I paid $18 for a enchilada (but it was a crepe) with 5 or 6 mushrooms and a few onion...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Just plain overpriced for what you're getting. We tried some of their comfort food stuff, and it was decent but not exceptional, and the meal for two cost $85 (no wine either). I gotta say, don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unimaginably good. Inconceivably overhyped.The entire decor of the Roadhouse is invested in a single goal: to justify why you're paying $20 for macaroni and cheese. We get a $50 gift card to here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Similar to Znigermans Deli, the Roadhouse has great food, great service nice atmosphere. The prices are expensive but not as atrocious as Zingerman's Deli. Virtually everything on the menu at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kitchsy and Delicious. I came here for my bday dinner and wasn't disappointed. You can smell the BBQ smoking from the outside and it's so good. On the inside it is comfy and eclectic; there are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had never been here before but always wanted to ever since they opened. My SO has always met that suggestion with "Well...I don't think you'll like it...there's not much in the way of vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could choose only one place to eat at for the rest of my life, Zingerman's would be the place (at least thus far in my life). Have eaten here a number of times and I'm always amazed at the food....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Roadhouse has good food, good service, good beer, but make a reservation! The burgers are great, the fried chicken is good, the warm spinach salad is divine, their bbq is ok (I'm a bit hard on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I end up at the Roadhouse for a meal, I always leave telling myself I have to come back and order the... The food and beverages are wonderful! On my last visit I tried the pimento cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located on the corner of Jackson and Stadium, this Smokehouse has a relaxed atmosphere but pricey menu. The waitstaff is good, amiable and attentive. The food is more than not, absolute...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just have to give another shout out to Z's Roadhouse. The servers I've had have been nothing less than super friendly and helpful and the food continues to be marvelous and mouth-watering.Also, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
seriously, not good at all, went with a group of 4, one enjoyed their meal(ribs), everything else greasy, to a point of grossness, double fried fries, fried sandwiches, i wont ever go back, and would...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I love Zingerman's Deli, the Roadhouse, while very good, does not get my top grade. Like the deli, they serve Zingerman's own coffees and breads. And like the deli, they really have unique...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is aiight. It's definately overrated and like most Ann Arbor restaurants, overpriced. The food isn't bad at all, but it just isn't that great.Their southern style dishes are hit or miss and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having been treated to dinners at Zingerman's Roadhouse on a visit to Ann Arbor a couple of years back, we've returned several times (once every trip through A2). We've always enjoyed our meals very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go to Ann Arbor, I pay a visit to the Roadhouse. Every single time I pay a visit to the roadhouse, we are paid a visit by Ari, one of the founders of the Zingerman's empire. He usually...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Zingerman's. I see your menu, with all its hearty yet sophisticated dishes, and I smell the tantalizing smoky aroma in your restaurant, and I want so badly to like you. But after three tries, I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I agree, the prices seem a little steep but the staff is very attentive and go out of their way to make sure everyone is taken care of. Their cheese plates are amazing, though I would prefer a cracker...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever someone visits A2, I recommend the roadhouse, if only for the sweet potato fries. Ari and his clan are always exceptional on service, and you can get anything your heart desires, in any way...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me get this out of the way first: often when people complain about this place, it's related to the prices. Yes, there are cheaper places to get all of this food, that's clear. But since opening,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My mom and I laughed about the last time we tried the Roadhouse for like, YEARS because it was just so comical the way the waiter built up every single dish. He was so enthusiastic about the food that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We moved to Ann Arbor three years ago from Philadelphia, and this is by far my favorite restaurant in Michigan. Prices are definitely high, but you get what you pay for. Servers are genuinely kind...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I should start by saying that as far as going out to eat, this is not my favorite style of food to go out for. Upscale comfort food is how I think of it. It's hardy and tends to be meat and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, if I could give The Roadhouse 10 stars, I would. Second, of all of the restaurants where I have dined, of all of the food I have eaten, The Roadhouse is my favorite, maybe one of my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Roadhouse has some standouts, but for me they're mostly in the appetizers, not the main meals. Their crabcakes are yummy, as are their sweet potato fries. Their chili cheese fries are really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the actual restaurant's atmosphere, but the food isn't really all that great. I should have probably splurged for the mac and cheese but $20 just seemed like highway robbery for that dish - so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I came out to the arctic tundra to visit friends, and I kept hearing about Zingerman's. I finally came for brunch, and got the grits plate. You get chunky slightly cheesy grits, applewood bacon,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The review isn't so much a knock on the food, as it is the over-pricing, and Zingerman's trying to capitalize on their name.Look, the food at the Roadhouse is great, but it's WAY too pricy. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a day after visiting Zingerman's Deli, and was a little disappointed. The ONE thing I wanted to do in Ann Arbor was to sample a doughnut since Forbes Traveler ranked it in the top 10 of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Zingerman's roadhouse is not bad, but I have never had anything there that I have felt was worth the price. They have pretty good burgers but expect to pay anywhere from $14-$20 for a burger. And...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This ain't Applebee's people! The food price is absolutely worth it and amazing! I come here once a month at least for the past three years and I haven't been disappointed yet! Some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update: 5/2009Ok, I finally had a good meal at Zingermann's Roadhouse! It's a miracle - after 8 visits, the 9th was key (I hadn't been in for over a year...) I had the onion-rings, Pimento-cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is too expensive.That being said, it's not bad. The Mac and Cheese is great, especially the Cal Fiorentina which comes with a fried ball of brie on top. Also be sure to try many of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's expensive, but it's zingerman's full service restaurant and the food is pretty decent. but at the same time, i've made mac and cheese that's just as good as theirs, it just didn't cost $20 a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best restaurant in Ann Arbor. We go as often as we can afford it. I can be confident that anything I get here is made with high quality ingredients and perfectly prepared. Cheap it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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I find this place to have widely variable food. The service is very friendly, but the food really depends on the day. I've had some yummy dishes here and some that are just greasy and flavorless. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally worth it. The fried chicken is what keeps me coming back. Listen, I'm not gonna get fried chicken very often, and when I do I want it to be the best fried chicken available. I like how they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's kind of just a meh for me. Went to the Roadhouse with a few friends and it was pretty good but I guess I was just expecting a little more. Our waiter was fantastic, never rushed us, gave us...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Roadhouse is totally hit or miss. The first time I went there, my meal was fantastic. The second time, lackluster. I've been here a half dozen times, and I'd say my food was really good twice....
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Roadhouse extends the concept behind Zingerman's a step further: make American comfort food with better-than-average ingredients and charge a ridiculous amount of money for it. If you are happy...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the ideal place to take your parents: very good food that you can't afford. Hammering in the "fresh, local ingredients" angle is a good idea, too, cuz it makes cheese seem almost healthy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has got to be one of the best restaurants in Ann Arbor. A sit-down full-service version of its sister store, the Roadhouse serves up classic cuisine Americana with the best ingredients that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic! Things like real, legit sweet potato fries make it worth the trip. It's not the cheapest place in the world, but they make up for it in atmosphere, service and food quality. It's definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here because I heard they had fried chicken -- there isn't really anyplace in Ann Arbor to get decent fried chicken except for Cafe Habana and once in a blue moon, Old Town.The friend chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Expensive and the food was just ok! I wouldn't go back. Go to the deli, food is much better and worth what you pay.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have come here many times. And what I can say is that the food is only okay. If you really want to eat Zingerman sandwiches go to the deli downtown. It just tastes way better and the atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not very good! Go to the real Zingerman's instead.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If only you could give a place 3-1/2 stars, that'd be what Zingerman's Roadhouse deserves. So, let's break it down:The food quality and service is impeccable. The servers are all very attentive and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Comfort food made with rich, unique, imported, and non-traditional ingredients is my favorite kind of cuisine. Zingerman's Roadhouse serves just that--hearty, traditional American food, maybe with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zingerman's Roadhouse is kind of like your little brother deciding he wanted to salsa dance, and you just letting him do his thing. The outside of the Roadhouse is decorated like Auntie Em's house...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is generally too rich for my palate, but when I worked the Saturday afternoon shift at the West Branch of AADL, I'd meet my honey at the Roadhouse at 6pm for some cocktails and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the concept of elevating American food to an art form. I will say I have come across a few misses on the menu - the donut sundae was too much for me and that is saying a lot. On the whole a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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We didn't order burgers/sandwich. To me, burger/sandwich can only get so good and then it doesn't get better than that, so there is no point to order them at a high end restaurant. Anyway, we ordered an...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only eaten at the Roadhouse a couple of times (twice for lunch, once for dinner). One of my first impressions was sitting down to lunch and the server handing me a black napkin -- I was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros- good food in general, high quality ingredientsCons- outrageously priced, only the most devoted Zingermans fan or people for whom money is no object would eat here on a regular basis.Verdict- WAY...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came for the mashed potatoes and gravy and stayed for the fried chicken. Much more satisfying than the Deli, and though it is overpriced - fuuuuck, it's Zingerman's, dudes. If you don't want to pay...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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My grandson's kiddy (small) hamburger was served on a bun so hard that even I couldn't bite into it - and it cost $6. The server never gave us an option to have sweet potato fries instead of double fried -...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed my visit to Zingerman's Roadhouse but the experience just doesn't add up for the price. The entrees are certainly good and I appreciate small touches like an amuse bouche and samples of most...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a group of friends this spring and we were able to sit in the outdoor seating which was the best place to be if you don't mind leaving smelling a little like BBQ. From here, you can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many find this place overpriced and overrated, and that's a perfectly valid viewpoint. I am willing to shell out for a nice meal out, but the Roadhouse pushes my limits by charging me $7 for a piece...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Down home American cooking! The fried chicken rocks. Other items on the menu looked quite delectable. Best characterized as a better-than-average suburban restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't too impressed. The real Zingerman's is much better. We waited for an extremely long time and the food was just OK. If you're trying to choose between this and the original, go with the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zingerman's Roadhouse was almost too much fun. Great cocktails. The BBQ oysters were out of this world and could become addictive, a ham and cheese plate that was unlike anything I've ever tasted -...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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I went to Zingerman's today...and I was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting it to be so so...but it was awesome! I agree they are very expensive...I had the 24/7 burger and it was like $14, but to me it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another overrated Ann Arbor legend in its own mind.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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I'm always willing to give a place a second try, especially if the first time is ok but not great. You never know if it's just the day, the chef, or the item you ordered. However, my second visit to this...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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I lived just around the corner from Zingerman's Roadhouse when it opened, and my wife and I went there as often as we could afford to. The quality is everything you would expect from Zingerman's. The ...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/07/2005
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I got the pork chops and it was waaaay under cooked. The vegetables don't have ANY flavor. Service was ok...... The prices suggest they would have excellent service and great food. But unfortunately, neither...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2004
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All the food tasted great and the portions were good but everything was way-way overpriced. I had a pulled-pork plate dinner that was $17.50 that would have cost $6 in a barbecue joint. My wife had a $11 bowl...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2004
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Our passion is to serve guests full-flavored, traditional, regional American foods in a down-to-earth restaurant atmosphere. James Beard-nominated Chef Alex Young and the Roadhouse crew serve a daily...
opentable.com - user review
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roadhouseis beef and pork comes from the niman ranch in california, where old-breed cattle roam freely. if you have a question about something you are thinking of ordering, your server will bring you a...
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