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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Elephant Bar tonight for the first time in a long time. I have never really enjoyed the food there too much...probably because it's a little pricey for food that seems to be mediocre. I...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came in last night, and sat at one of the booths at the bar. We just made happy hour by 8 minutes. I quickly ordered a glass of wine ($1 off during happy hour), and an order of lettuce wraps...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All i have to say is thank god BARB doesnt work there anymore, and recently, the entire e-bar staff is ecstatic about DAVID not working that anymore either. Jesus, you'd think those assholes were...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Got food poisoning from the crab and shrimp cakes plate. My drink was good so I will only go there for drinks but will probably never eat their food again.
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Elephant Bar is everything you want from a simple dining experience: decent service, decent food, decent atmosphere. Nothing is out of this world, but it is a nice place to bring guests because it has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What the fuck would possess anyone to wait an hour to eat here?The first (and last) time I was here, I was told it would be a 20 minute wait. Fine, no problem, my girlfriend really wanted to dine...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. The fact this place stays in business -- let alone being crowded on Friday nights -- is beyond me.Atmosphere: Cheesy. Phony jungle decor. Kind of like a family vacation when you're a kid and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They recenly rearranged their menu and the sampler platter now ROCKS! You get so much food you almost don't need to order an entree. Mostly I return for the coconut shrimp, the sweet potato fries...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY ALERT! I think there is a huge opportunity for someone to open a nice bar/lounge/restaurant in the Tri-city area. Most folks end up driving to SF. I think places like Elephant Bar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the bar. Will have to try the food one day.Hung out with some Yelping friends here after the BBQ for some drinks. Everyone ordered the ultra mojito and I had the premium raspberry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going here ever since forever ago. And it never disappoints. I was here tonight with two of my female friends and we shared some cocktails, wine, desserts, a sexy conversation and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am giving 5 stars due to the manager's treatment of me today at lunch.....what a nice guy and very caring, and my problem was not that important to me but he made me laugh and was so great.I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They are getting better service and changing things up. The greeters are much better. The prices have gone up some.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Although the menu has come quite a ways since my last visit, the overall concept of the restaurant remains confused. Looking over the menu, they offer everything within the spectrum from jambalaya to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
E Bar is a decent place to eat. They have an odd assortment of food. It's a mix of sandwiches, bbq, and asian "fusion" kinda stuff. While I'm partial to the BBQ burger with the onion straws, I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this place i thought would be good..just didnt like the service, girlfriends wrote a reason why we shouldnt give a tip on the reciept, i still did anyways...they waiter never came and helped us, we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always enjoy dining here. The decoration within the restaurant is really something, very calm and easy going. Haven't had a bad experience. One time the server forgot one of our orders, she quickly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have been to Elephant Bar Restaurant a few times before. It is always crowded at the location. The best time would be to go there before 6pm for dinner. We order the Wok-Fired Chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Arrrrack!!! Another crossed-off eatery on our Tri-city restaurant option list. The plain-Jane, middle-aged waitress's complete lack of make-up was noticeable to our lady friend and myself -- not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First lets talk about food, i like their pad thai better than any other thai place ..and their bar is the best in town, 'pomegranate mojito' whoa..i like their interior setting with that big medieval...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm at the bar pretty much 99.5% of my total visits here; so this is basically a review about the bar area. Overall my experience here is great. Before becoming a so called 'regular', I'd have to say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last night. The service was really quick and nice. The waiter kinda got annoying after checking up on us every 10 mins lol. The sampler was good starter. Order the BBQ Pork Sandwich which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a late lunch with the family after shopping around the Fremont area. What a surprise to find some new stuff on the menu. The food wasn't bad, I had the lamb and it was pretty bland and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Have to leave this review although it was a few weeks ago because the experience was just bad.My wife and I were there for dinner. Waited 20 mins for table but no prob right? My buzzer beeps and I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a major problem with the service here and the food has always been average but it seems like ever since they updated their menu there is less variety and good food to choose from.I used...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really like E-Bar. I'm not a foodie expert...but I like decent food. And, E-Bar for me is above "decent". Don't think I'd wait 45 minutes for a table though...when I hear that at the host station, my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised that this place could get crowded, It's amazing because the food is nothing special, the service is average, and the drinks are bland. Once you open the menu, it all sounds so apetizing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a couple of times. The first couple times was a while back, and I came for birthdays. Disclaimer: this review is just for the one in Fremont. The most recent time I came here,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Were there for the 2nd time. Service forgot us while we were waiting for our table. Sat there for 30 minutes (they promised 10 minutes). Liked the style of the restaurant and sitting in a booth....
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Slow service,BAD magnament,cold food,waiter staff not looking like they work as a team,will not come back thank you Sarah (our waitress)for trying to give us a good time after all but the magnament is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants. I recently invited friends out for a celebration and gave a call to see if they could accommodate our rather large group of 18. They said no problem. We arrived and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not the best, but then again I was never a huge fan of Elephant Bars so this one would be no exception.In general the service is good and the food comes out, but sometimes it doesn't come out hot...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't have anything particularly interesting to say about this place, since it isn't a particularly interesting place.I've come here a couple times, and all I really remember is how long it takes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!ya.... i need a bag... cant... breathe...~~~
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a good meal here, good service or good drinks. I think this place is too expensive and there are several other choices around that are better. The decor draws people in and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am allergic to peanuts!!! So why the F@*# did my food have it? I ordered takeout chicken with macadamia nuts and found peanuts in it. I went back to the restaurant and showed it to them. The stupid...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I hardly EVER go here because the food has never been that great to me but a friend recommended going here for happy hour so my carpool trio decided to try it out. I really liked the bar area and the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always packed when my friends and I go here. I don't know if it's because every time we go, there's an event or people consider this place really spectacular. Every single time I go...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Elephant Bar...But there's just something PLAIN WRONG when you have fruit flies hovering over your food.It's just WRONG.
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a chain restaurant, this place has differently improved over time. I used to think the menu and the food sucked but just got back from a lunch there today, I was impressed! As far as service is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An Elephant Bar in Fremont, wow is that progress. Lots of variety, but this is Fremont. There is parking and a real nice outside patio.18 of us went to lunch and for appetizers we had these sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Fremont for a while and I've only eaten here 3 times. The food has a "Pacific Rim" theme. You mean I can Vietnamese Spring Rolls at a chain restaurant?? lol. Well, I guess it's nice to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The quality of the food wasn't worth the long wait. Maybe I ordered the wrong items. Crowded, hard to find parking. Not worth going out of your way for.
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their price is really good for the quality and amount of food you get! I usually order the artichoke dip (8$) and Lamb shank (1 piece is $8 2 piece is 12$)I come here often. Not exactly the quietest...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lunch only review:Fast, friendly and above average flavor. It IS pretty hard to mess up an Ahi sandwich, but it was dressed well, and the Ahi was seared and still warm in the center.The menu was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Standard American Dining and pretty average food. Their service is hit and miss and really depends how busy the place is. Forget about just coming in and finding a seat Fri/Sat night, it'll take you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One star because I've probably eaten here 15 times in my life and can't remember a single thing I've ordered. The fact that you always have to wait for a table blows my mind. The second star is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I personally didn't like my food too much. My husband and our friends seemed to enjoy their food a lot. I am a picky eater.Since I have only heard good things about the place, so I assume it is my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have not been to elephant bar in many years. Yesterday we got there and the waiter announced they recently changed their menus. We went there without a reservation on a Sunday night and were seat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1. Food is worth the price.2. Service is fast and the waiters/waitresses are highly responsive.3. Drinks are not expensive at all.4. Always crowded and the average wait time for a table of 4 on the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to this place twice and I can't say the food is all that great. The desserts are decent, but the food isn't that creative. For a place that calls for international variety, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do you wonder why the EB now sends out coupons? Probably because they arent doing so well.My husband & I went there again on Friday for dinner. There was a bunch of people out front and when we walked...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a convenient place for lunch since it's walking distance. Is the food fantastic? nah. but it's more edible than the other places around here. the service is alright and it makes for decent...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't know why I like this place so much even though when I get there I never seem to find anything worthy of ordering. I guess it's because I'm in love with their appetizer -- the artichoke...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to think this place is a pretty good place to go for dinner, I totally changed my mind after last night's visit. Their service sucks, the waitress didn't even check up on us until the end. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I recently visited here for the first time in about five years. I'll agree with a previous review that this place used to be "the spot" but times sure have changed. The majority of the other tables...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way in the beginning it uses to be damn good for a chain...they had the sweet animal drink cups with "elephans" as my daughter used to call them...holding a variety of crayons to color pics that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...what happened to this place? Used to be a great restaurant with above average service. My girlfriend wanted to have her birthday dinner here. I called mid-week to make a reservation. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
its a good place. one of fremonts "nice" places to eat at. only complaint is they have gaint menues.. and if ur not watching you might knock over a drink or 2. ive been there a few times with my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad place to hang out with friend. The food are a bit pricey, but nice atmosphere to hang out. Been at the bar watching spots and also sit down at the dinner table. But I like the bar better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This isn't the place to go if you want reasonably priced meals that taste pretty good. I have been unsatisfied with every meal that I've had. The reason for the 3 stars is bc I have enjoyed myself...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is always crowded. I guess people in Fremont dont get tired of this place.I've been here a couple of times for lunch with coworkers for special occasions. Elephant bar does the job if you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever thought maybe you were alone in regardsto your thoughts about a place?I had to know if I was alone regarding my feelings about this place soI skimmed the other reviews and my thoughts...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here the other day and my experience was pretty mixed. My friend and I sat down at the bar and immediately I noticed that one of the three tv's they have in the bar area wasn't working. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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I've never had a bad experience here. The entrees are creative, delicious, and reasonably priced; the decor is fun and stylish (jungle-themed); and the service has always been good. Sometimes there's a longish...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know whats happened to this place! About half a decade ago when this place was still new, it was the "hot spot" in Fremont. As a pre-teen, I would still pretend to be 10 so I could get their...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Love the theme of the restaurant. Their menu is full of new types of food not served elsewhere.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The slogan mentions something about an eating adventure...hmmm...The best part of E-Bar is the bar. We usually just sit in the bar to avoid a long wait...Oh and the funny Elephant eye glasses are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The most stars I'll give to a restaurant chain is 3 stars. With that said. Service here is not too shabby, the wait can be a tad long. I like coming here with my fellow motorcycle riders since we can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Haiku for Elephant bar:The Elephant BarLong wait for just decent foodNo more than three stars
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of Elephant Bar. I don't think their food is very good and overpriced for what it is. The one thing I do like here is their artichoke dip. I don't have much to say about this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just relocated from Arizona.. There's an Elephant Bar Rest in Arizona too but i have not been to one at all. So since i just got here... Me and my new friends decided to go to Elephant Bar, just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food is cooked to perfection, but that's about it. The taste isn't there. This is a good place to hang out with a bunch of buddies and share some good times, with alcohol I must add. It's also fun to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yelping about the desserts we had...After having a lil get-together-dinner for a friend, we decided to head over for some yummy Mud Slide at Elephant Bar. I've forgotten how humongous those things...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its the best bar in Fremont... (not saying much) so I give it 4 stars for that. alone. Their young bartenders probably do not know what a rusty nail is, but otherwise, its the best bar around. Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I would come here is if I'm with a big group of people that can't decide what cuisine of food we want. Otherwise, the food snob in me dismisses this place instantly. I don't think...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I try to avoid eating here as much as possible unless my friends want to. I came here for the first time a few years ago, maybe when I was in junior high (I'm in college now) and have been here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cool spot. Cool decor, a HUGE menu with decent drinks. Maybe I'm a light weight now but their blended drink actually got me a little buzzin. We sat in the bar area where there are booths and stools...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Living in Fremont there's not a lot of great restaurants, so you end up eating in a rotation if you stay within the area. This is sometimes part of mine, since I live near it. So I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fremont doesn't offer alot in terms of restaurants, but what they do have available will satisfy most palates. Elephant Bar has a menu that my wife and I both like and the drink selection is "okay" -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i'll start with the good. the ambiance is great, love the safari look in the middle of fremont. the elephants, the fans, and leopard rug really do it for me. the bar looks cool too. ok, enough...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's always crowded and I think people come here for the ambiance rather than for the food.I got a burger here last time and it tasted dry. The service is excellent though.
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We had a server named Dan and he was totally rude!!! I thought it was because he had a lot of tables to serve which would be understandable BUT from time to time, I'd see him talk and chat with his...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I've been to this place on several dates. The food was better than the dates, which is not saying much for the dates. I did like their spring rolls, and a few other items, but the second...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's better than getting a fat discount on your food because your date's friend works here? nothing!This restaurant serves a lot of american food and some asian foods. The chicken tenders here are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ive been there once and it wasnt that bad than everyone says.. the food was good.. there was a big variety... and the surrounding was beautiful.. its a nice place to eat.. i love the pastA!! but i do...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thai Chicken Salad and Tempura Salmon Sushi are both really good. Their happy hour is so cheap, you can order a bunch of dishes for the cost of 1 appetizer. No need to order larger dishes I'd say just...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is gross.I had braised Lamb or something and i swear all I thought about the WHOLE WEEK WAS how nasty it was. and how i felt like throwing it up.. over and over and over again.the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy the themed, even corny decor....I enjoy the service. I enjoy the drinks and appetizers....but that does not a restaurant make.After coming here twice now, I've decided to stick to drinks and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far the busiest restaurant in downtown Fremont on any given day of the week... If the wait time makes your eyes roll, here's a trick from a friend who is a frequent patron: ask to be seated in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The menu is diverse and very reasonable. The food is great, the portions are ample. The service is great once you are seated. Get ready for a wait though.....does waiting mean the food is good or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.That's the best thing I can say about this place. I usually eat the "American menu" which is pretty good, nothing really spectacular (hence the "meh"). I avoid the "Asian inspired" portion of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this Elephant Bar location ever since they opened - definitely not as good as the Burlingame location, but then again, none of the later ones that opened up are as good. Came here...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this EBar a few times, mostly b/c a friend or three wanted to drop in.Service is okay, but not the best in the world. I've always sat either at the bar or in the lounge, never in the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard a lot about Elephant Bar and how their food is good. I'd say their food is pretty average. I had the Fire Grilled Beef Tri-Tip because I thought it sounded good but it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible food for an Asian fusion restaurant. I've tried the appetizer of wok-fire chicken and lettuce cups and the pad thai. The chicken for the lettuce cups was dry and bland. The pad thai was not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Writing this review is almost embarrassing for me, because I'm about to say good things about this place! First, the bad: it's loud, the wait is ridiculous, it is in central Fremont, the clientele...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What timezone does Elephant Bar operate on ?The door outside clearly said that the place closes at 10:30PM on Sundays. We went in exactly at 10:12 PM, and were told by 4 different people : a) We are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I almost Elephant Barfed last night.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, in a nutshell I have had food poisoning twice from here. The wait staff has been rude, to the point of me finding the manager and the waitress following me on my way to the manager saying "what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WHY this place continues to have lines out the door on friday and sat nights amazes me. I think it is just because there is a massive shortage of quality restaurants in Fremont. We have been here a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Other chain restaurants are MUCH better. (Claimjumper, texas roadhouse, macaroni grill)I heard their drinks are good. You can't go wrong with the appetizers.The food here sucks. Their salads taste...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE ELEPHANT BAR, its so good i have never been dissapointed.Those 10 or 15% cards you get through your company. I have a company one they are only valid at lunch though, how sad :( my company got...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here today and thought is was a lot better than I was expecting. Here is my simple breakdown:Ambiance (3.5 stars) - Leopard print carpet, swaying tropical fans on ceiling, African safari art...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Elephant Bar is one of those places that you can go and there is always a wait and the food is average... But that is what the people of Fremont have accepted... so when you go there it is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only place in fremont with little upscale, I saw some new restaurant and bars coming up at auto mall, Will keep posted.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place very very much; good customer service, large variety of food choices, and decent price too.The only reason I didn't rate all 5 stars is - long wait everytime I want to dine there,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going way against the grain here, because I know it's a chain and a whole lot of hype. But if you are reading this review and scoffing at my four star rating, ask yourself this question: have you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What I like about this place is the great menu selection. I've been here a couple of times, and it seems that each time there's something different. It's a friendly environment, good to take the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's a decent spot for food and drink... some creative (but mostly super sweet and candy-like) cocktails... a variety of foods that tastes good given the chain that it is...good chicken wings
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a hit or miss. I go there 1-3X a month because of the convenient location. More often than not, there is a long line. I order the same items every time. Half the time, they get my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good safari like feel and atmosphere. Kinda like a Rainforest Cafe for grown-ups. Food was prepared pretty quickly for a party of over 12 with over average service. Not too shabby......
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The chicken tenders here are to die for! The panko breaded chicken tenders alongside with the best honey mustard ever are all a great combination to satisfy my poultry needs. Who doesn't love...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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nice, family-oriented restaurant... servers always make our daughter feel welcome... delicious food that's reasonably priced... tends to be noisy, which can be good if your kids are being loud... outdoor...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The burgers are OK, some of the appetizers are decent, and the creme brulee is probably the only reason it's worth going here. They do have a bar (obviously) so its a good place to grab a few drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sad when this place is the most exciting and happening place for dinner/drinks in Fremont. I go here because I have no other options and it serves that purpose nicely. A mish mash of all types of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We think this place is much better than Claim Jumper and must closer to home! The macadamia nut crusted mahi mahi and the cha siu BBQ pork are delicous. The desserts are pretty good too. If you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think I was having a bad Tuesday or something. My jambalaya was just spaghetti sauce with shrimp, chicken and sausage served with a side of white rice and garlic cheese bread. If this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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My advise is to get reservations, first to enjoy your full exerience here. The mood is relaxing but energetic. You can see things like statues ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is always delicious. The presentation makes it taste even better, even though sometimes the chicken strips on the adventure appetizer platter can be a little dry...The presentation...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was only my second time at an Elephant Bar... and it sucked, again.Last time the fish I ordered was horrible and the waitress was constantly hovering trying to up-sell us on something (even...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like that the servers are typically very attentive in this Elephant Bar even though they get very busy sometimes. I like their Fiery Adventure BBQ Platter (includes shrimps, chicken and ribs,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been to the one in Campbell for dinner years ago and I don't remember being that impressed. Went to this one for lunch and had quite a different perspective. While the Campbell location seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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All of our friends have been meeting at this place (usually on Friday nights!). Food is good. My friends like the drinks served. Overall ambiance is pretty cheerful. If you want to be here - better be early in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a new resident I am getting acquainted with the chains and gobs of franchises surrounding this area. Its difficult finding anything that isn't a chain actually. Luckily, I haven't had a bad meal...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand why everyone loves this restaurant so much. Even thought they have a menu that offers bits and pieces of international cuisine, the quality of the food is always poor and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2006
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nothing special. you can get te same food at any other american chain restaurant. the atmosphere and bar is great!! patio is nice. not worth spending my money..
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2 stars is all that this place deserves. The food does not make up for the faux atmosphere that they have setup. I do not love it. It's really crappy inside actually. And the Fremont location attracts...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice casual setting. Great service, great drinks. Typical chain restaurant but worth going if you are running out of places to go.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the "hotspots" (LOL) in Fremont. Always seems to be packed during the weekends since Fremont doesn't have many selections of places to eat. My complaint is that they don't have an extensive...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give the Sante Fe BBQ Chicken Salad 4 stars.....from presentation Ithe many tortilla strips on top, which i love) to the delicious taste that always makes me order it every time I go. When I crave...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When this place first came to Fremont, I was so excited! I'd been to the one on Hamilton Ave. before and I liked the variety of food there. The Mahi-mahi sandwich is really tasty, the coconut shrimp...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is average food, but it is better than the disgusting Applebee's. Although the food is average, service is average, and the waits are killer, this still is one of the top places to go out with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tri-city's Cheesecake Factory, with lower prices, lower quality food, but with a matching wait time! Decent food for the area, portions are elephant sized, salads are fresh, stay away from the fish,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Fremont I ate at this place at least once a month. I usually got the calamari appetizer & the barbecue E-bar burger. Good eating. They also serve those really big hefenwiezens ala...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Elephant Bar is a great (and expensive) alternative to Denny's and IHOP. In fact, the place itself is pretty much the end result if Denny's were to be charged into by an angry herd of rhinos. The plac...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Even though the place offers nice menu at nice price the wait it really nice also. the food is just about right. what i really like about the place is menu has lot of variety and you might just find s...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Elephant Bar offers a great Menu with a wonderful bar area in the premises. it is situated close by Borders bookstore for the people who do not want to wait to be seated. they can just take a number a...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even though it's a franchise, I like The Elephant Bar for it's service and SOME of their dishes. After some trial and error through the years, I've come across some bad dishes & some quite good dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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we have mommie outings here. service is always great, very attentive, prices are reasonable and strollers are just fine!
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
um this has to be the only decent place to eat in fremont... guessing thats why the wait is sooooo long! well depends whos hosting that night if you ask me. weekdays are okay but for weekends your...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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LONG wait even though I believe we made reservations. Not very accomodating, terrible music, but food was pretty good for its price.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if you like paying a lot for a lot of food go there. a place to drink.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I like the gaudy colonial - safari theme and fake animal heads sticking out of the walls and whatnots. I'm also married to a South African and this really reminds me of those places in a kitshy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Busy, Loud,no parking, spotty service, and mediocre food. I go back anyway's when I get the urge for the screaming kid and ratteling dish symphony. I get the grilled chicken with mashed potato's and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2005
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Went to celebrate an event one evening 8:00 p.m. Ordered an entree on the menu, the waiter came to us after 10 mins and said that they will not be able to serve that item as they ran out of it.So ...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/22/2005
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It's a five stars restaurant in Fremont, they provides plenty choice of western, asian, thai food. Hostress are friendly. But they dont accept reservation, over 1 hour wait during dinning hours.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2005
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my favorite is the Santa Fe BBQ Chicken salad... but instead of the regular prepackaged lettuce they normally use, I substitute it with romaine lettuce. the fajitas aren't bad. i DO NOT recommend th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food at best. Stefanie's comment about the fake smoke flavor is right on. I don't like smoke flavor so why fake it? The bar is nice, the beer is good, and for some reason this place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the caesar salad, I don't care if it's authentic. I also always ask for extra croutons. Don't get anything grilled or smoked, its a waste. They use a rub or some fake smoke taste and its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I go by this place it seems people are spilling out the door waiting to be seated. And for the life of me I can't figure out why. At first, two-three years ago when it was new I figured...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2005
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this restauarant is awesome. although on holidays and sometimes even weekends theres a long wait, [thats what reservations are for], elephant bar is worth it. the servers are all very nice and have no problem...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have a friend who lives in fremont and this is pretty much the only normal bar in town. unless you're into the dive-bar thing, they have plenty of those. this is a chain place so it has a good menu...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, Great atmosphere, very good service. Finally ate there a about a month ago, and have already gone back, fantastic place.
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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Great decor, prices were good. Not the best for fussy children.
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/25/2004
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Elephant bar has a fun decor for kids with all of the animals and it has a good childs menu (very large portions). It is a fairly lively place so loud children are not that much of a proble, I think. One draw...
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/12/2004
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Excellent children's menu ($2.95-$3.75 includes drink, meal and dessert) and the meals are huge, especially the chicken tacos and chicken crispers (that's all we have tried so far!). They also give kids...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/29/2003
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