Sebastians

User Reviews of Sebastians

Where's The Owners Head

No I've never eaten at Sabastians, but I think I know a foolish egotist when I see one. Too bad because Chief Gordon could have turned around this establishment if the owner would have let him. The staff tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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Glad it's Gone

Bad service, bad food and beer served at a cracklingh cold 70 degrees made this place a must to avoid!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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the ego is the problem

Yes, it is unfair to review a restaurant based on a TV show, you are actually reviewing the TV show. But some reality does come through. Anyone who knows anything about this Chef Ramsey guy knows what he's...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Buh-bye! We won't miss you!

I work right in this immediate area and use the post office next door to Sebastien's quite a bit. One time (prior to Gordon Ramsey's visit) I was walking by on my way to the post office and a group of men were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Sebastian's - CLOSED

Sebastian's closed a few months back and is now an Italian restaurant called Robians (or something like that).
kudzu.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Awful, Awful, Awful

Sebastian, you are an alcoholic and lazy phony. Go microwave some of those cheap frozen burritos and choke on one you fat worthless pig. Your resturaunt's concept is unique for one reason- nobody else is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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worst attempt to succeed in business

OK so reality tv is not reality but when Sebastian kept arguing with Chef Ramsey made me lose respect without having to eat his food with an attitude. I am so pleased to see his place shut down especially...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Keep it Simple

I watched the Kitchen Nightmares like most of you. I was a little amazed at Sebastian's attitude for change but during the conversation he had with Chef Gordon. He mentioned, "he wanted to be put on the map"....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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New Name?

So I'm temporarily living in the area. My friend and I decided to go to this location on Monday. So this is after Sebastians closed. On Monday it was called Robano's (i think.) Anyway. The food was great....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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Sebastian is an ingrate

I also came online looking to see if his rest. was still open, after seeing the last episode of KN. What kind of fool has the help of a world renound chef like Gordon getting him on his feet, then decides to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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SEBASTIAN IS A DONKEY

Thank God this toilet closed! Sebastian was a buffoon! If anybody SEES that skunk ask him if how much money he lost. The loss looks like a telephone number it is so large. I feel sorry for his wife Nicole,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Words of Advise

Due to what i have seen on the show i wouldnt eat in the place. i have been working and personally catoring events. microwaving food costs more in the lack of ability to provide quality foods. you can eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Horrible Microwaved Resturant that ever existed!!!!!!

First of all, wanted to have dinner at Sebastian's and left when I watched the food being microwave and served by the "chef". I could not and still do not believe that people actually would eat here! This...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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Could have stuck to the new menu.

I think this place could of had potential, but The Chef did not stick with Gordon's advice. I believe if he would have things would have turnered around for him. Chef Ramsey is a man to respect. I would not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Never actually ate there, just reviewing the reviews!

Just watched the re-run of kitchen nightmares and just had to know if this place was still open. While I thought this guy wasn't going to win a Nobel Prize, and was stubborn, I was suprised at exactly how...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Why so much venom?

I don't understand why there is so much venom towards the owner of this place. Yes, I saw the kitchen nightmares episode about this place, and yes, he came off as a complete and total idiot. But he had a dream...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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Sebastian is an A-class idiot

The owner of this place has to be the biggest idiot I've ever seen on TV. What a selfish, spoilt, childish person! He didn't seem to care that he was wasting his wife's money or that his 'concept' wasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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REJOICE

MAKING ROOM FOR .........something to come in to that great spot. Anyway, I sat once..once I repeat. Univiting uninteresting maybe could have thought about concept or wow desserts...something. Best of luck on...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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secreting a fatty substance

I know the restaurant is now closed and that Sebastian sees it as some sort of success as he claims he sold it for a ton of money (still, not quite the franchising sensation he had wished...), but I wanted to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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GREAT FOR PARTIES

Best place to have a party! We had a birthday party there on January 8th and it was awesome. Waiter was excellent! Food was good at low prices. We even got to meet Sebastian himself. Outdoor patio was awesome...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Closed Down - January 20th

Although it's been fun reading the reviews since this place opened (especially the ones written by the owner himself along the lines of "THIS IS THE BEST PLACE IN TOWN I CANT WAIT TO GO BACK ITS NEER THE...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Great Pizza, Relaxing Outdoor Patio

This is the first place my friends brought me after moving to CA two years ago and I have been in love with it ever since! I love being able to relax with my husband and/or some friends on the couches outside....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Not worth it

I pass this place daily on my way to work, and I thought it looked interesting. Well, it is interesting. The menu is horribly confusing, and I don't know why, because it would be so easy to simplify it. The...
menupages.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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Just plain wierd

while the place has a cool feel to it and the patio is a plus the food is very dissapointing and the service is poor. from the look of the place i expected contemprary fresh food but instead i felt like i was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Just read it.

First of all, I live in Chicago, and saw the show. I have never been there ever. But if i ever found myself in Burbank I would go to have a drink and watch the way the restaurant ran. The episode of kitchen...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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Why didn't you listen to Gordon?!?!?!?

It appears the owner has reverted back to much of what made him unsuccessful in the first place. Too bad. I had high hopes for the pizza/restaurant when I went. But to my dismay, it was anticlimatic. Save your...
menupages.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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I don't know why you're all so freaked out...

I've only been to Sebastian's AFTER the makeover, and I found the food good and innovative, the drinks were good, the decor was attractive and VERY comfortable. There were loads of people there the last time I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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THE GUYS INSANE

okay lets be serious. this guy is nuts. i saw kitchen nightmares and i dont care what the cameras edited out or anything the guy is pure insane... all the beggining posts are him so whoever found them helpful...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Blah

Blah, Blah
menupages.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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worst

Warning: Never Eat At This Restaurant
menupages.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Blah

What to say but blah, the food was mediocre at best, interior was decent now that it's been updated by the T.V show Kitchen Nightmares, but the show failed to fix everything, or should I say the owner failed...
menupages.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Ungrateful Donkey!!

This guys is one of the biggest idiots I have ever seen!!! Makes for great TV though!! I kind of want to go to this place just to see the donkey in person!!! Cant wait to order one of his frozen combinations...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Unimpressive

Slow service, inexperienced wait staff; and bland, frozen food all compliment a cheesy decor of televisions and loud noise. Sebastian's is what every real NY pizzaria isn't. Serving no fresh pizza dough or...
menupages.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Gourmet Fries... and the mixin's

I've been going to Sebastian's since it first opened a couple of years ago. I was dissappointed to see it on "Kitchen Nightmare's" last week. My friend told me as he saw it on TV and remembered it for I took...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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You people are CRAZY to believe that show and MORE CRAZY that you let it make your mind up for you.

After seeing the show the other night, I thought I'd sign on to see what's been written about this place because I was concerned they portrayed such a great guy in a horrible light. I personally go there...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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1 Star for "WORST USE OF RATING BOARD'....5 Star for 'SCUMBAG"

This guy is a total loser. You can tell by the "5 star reviews", something is afoot on this board. Personally, I think Sebastian is making up fake identities to boast his ratings (I mean at least use a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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This is a joke

I have never eaten worse. The food is awful.
menupages.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Awesome food and atmosphere.

I don't understand how one can review a restaurant without ever visiting the place - and be so nasty on top of it. Do you realize how absurd you appear by reviewing this place based on your viewing of a T.V....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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avoid at all cost

Just one question ??? how does it feel to ,THROW AWAY 1 MILLION DOLLARS ??? Never have I seen such a ego, as BIG HAS YOURS SEBASTIAN, I have been in the restaurant business for 25 years , have never seen...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Sabastian's on Kitchen Nightmares...

I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially after kitchen nightmares... How can you even call this a restaurant if its all 100% frozen burgers and pizzas. This location is in Hollywood and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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I love his food and he's really a good person

Let me begin my review by acknowledging that I am a friend of Sebastian and his beautiful wife Nicole. I have known them both for 10 years. I have eaten at Sebastian's at least twice a month since its opening....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Fake Reviews Galore

I love how this guy keeps writing reviews and pushing his gravy and cheese fries. In New Jersey we call them Disco Fries, and they are always delicious, though never $7. Gravy and cheese is the easiest thing...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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I had a good time here

It is a bit unfair that some people are writing reviews about Sebastian's based solely on what they saw on a sensationalized t.v. show without ever having eaten or visited the restaurant. My friends and I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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A few quick words from a professional

As an individual who has been in the foodservice business for several decades, I thought I had seen it all. I hadn't. There's not alot to add that hasn't been stated on the previous posts... but I'll chime in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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Batspong, I mean Sebastian...

Sebastian has truly gone over the edge...Batspong's review has been changed just since the airing of kitchen nightmares...Yes, every one of your fake names on here and on TWOP are very obvious. Anyone who...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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A good place to waste your hard earn dollar

I had the opportunity to dinned here last weekend when I was in LA attending a friends wedding nearby. After tonight showing on Kitchen Nightmare I can see why our dinning experience was so unusual. Here is my...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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AFRAID OF RESTAURANT!!!!

I'm AFRAID to go to Sebastian's restaraunt after watching Gordon's Kitchen Nigtmares. I believe that anyone who gives Sebastain's restaurant a High Rating must be Employees, Family & Friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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WTF??

After seeing this nutter on Kitchen Nightmares and the ridiculous reviews penned by his mates and himself, I had to join just to give this whacko a 1 star!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Get over the franchise idea!!

Does anyone else think the owner put a review of the place on here? Huh, who could have ever guessed!! I'll give it a three just because Gordon at least gave it a chance!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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HA!!!

OMG, I don't think I have ever laughed harder than I did watching Sebastian on Kitchen Nightmares. Funniest/stupidest human being I have ever seen. Poor chef Gordon! The producers should really try harder to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Comedy Hour

Are you people kidding? I would love to sit in that back living room of this restaurant, have a beer and watch the nigthly entertainment! The owner of this restaurant is classic and I would never be able to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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TWO WORDS: THE BEST

This place is SOOOO good!!! I'm new to town, a stranger looking for a comfy place with NICE SOFAS and TVS to watch sports shows or whatnot on, and I found SEBASTIAN'S! I'm an actress looking to get discovered...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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The Pittsburgh Pizza better have French Fries on it

Or, if you like, Freedom Fries. If not, the entire Steel City will rise up with torches and pitchforks to pour out its wrath upon Sebastian's restaurant. We will descend upon thee like locusts and leave...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Are you kidding me?

Let me also start this review by saying that I've never been to this restaurant. Just watched Kitchen Nightmares and will never go to this place to spend a dime. The owner/chef/phony whatever is a used car...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Worst of the worst

I'm from NY- where people know how to make pizza. Sicilian? I bet you can't locate sicily on a map. Let me explain something to you there genius. First of all Italian sauce does not come from a freaking can....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Are you kidding me!

Ok, first off, obviously "bastsponge" is none other than Sebastian himself. I cannot imagine anyone but him writing such a review. Only someone with his level of delusion could write that. This restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Don't B-Leave the HYPE! EAT AT SEBS!

So many people have soooo many opinions about Sebastian's; it is the talk of the town. Yet how many of the haters and those who would dismiss the genius of the concept have already eaten here? NOt a lot: on...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Warning: Fake Reviews

Bastsponge and Kendras 0809 are fake reviews. Check out the similar tone, both use the word "soooo" and both comment on how handsome the waiter is. As of Nov 8 each has written only 1 citysearch review - and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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KITCHEN NIGHTMARE IT IS

Sabastian, You are taking a once in a lifetime opportunity and throwing it out of the window. Yes - because of Kitchen Nightmares you are now getting a lot of attention however it is all negative. As the other...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Horrible food on the menu

hmmm...where to start? The insane menu? The frightening interior? The creepy New Jersey/outer borough attitude? It's all bad-laughably so. After eating the freezer burnt tasting food here last week after work...
menupages.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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I'd avoid this place like the plague!

I saw this place featured on 'Kitchen Nightmares' and the owner appears to be an egotistical nutbag who didn't listen to any of Ramsays suggestions. He is more concerned apparently with turning the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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This Place is sooooooooooo Good!

This place brings a hint of Europe to little old Toluca Lake! The servers are fantastic, and the cook is a GOD in the KITCHEN! Menu is Simple but a large selection. The sexxxy pizzas are sooooooo great! You...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Great Patio, Great Food, Terrible Service, Slow Kitchen

I have eaten here at least a dozen times, and eachtime, I have the same complaint - the service. My friends and I love to eat here - the food is great - we've seen 3 menu changes since we began eating here and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Such A cool Place

I moved to north hollywood this month. my girls and I were driving by and thought It looked cool. I'm sooo glad we stopped in. it was a few weeks ago but I just thought to write this.The food was great! i had...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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Fantastic Vibe and Delicious Food!

So glad I tried this place! Very good food - I had a Portobello Parmasean sandwich that was delicious. My friends had pizzas and burgers they enjoyed. Also a bar which I guess is new. Sat outside. Cool,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Best outdoor patio with a little european feel!

You'll love the patio! You'd think with the wonderful weather in LA, there'd be more outdoor restaurants filled with tables, plush couches, and flat screen TVs among a garden of amazing tomato plants and a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Bad service means a bad evening

The service was slacking that evening. The servers seemed - somewhat - scatterbrained and were having some difficulty focusing on us and the other customers. The food was okay but came out luke-warm; my guess...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Bad service means a bad evening

The service was terrible. The food arrived luke warm; my guess - because the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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first impression not good due to server

the atmosphere here is great - it's a large area and it's cool. however, our young waittress was not very good. she appeared to be earnest and wanting to do a good job, but when i pointed out to her that she...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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Best patio decor and great pizzas!!

We've been to Sebastians about four times now and have always had great time - too bad they took the French Onion Pizza out though, as that was one of the best tasting ones - but other flavors rocked also. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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you must try it!

try Sebastian's ... they have really good food and a very unique menu. I love their approach to their food. You can order sanwiches, salads, dinners or pizza with all diffrerent toppings. You must try it to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Interesting menu setup

The restaurant has a neat way of doing things. They have a list of interesting ingredient combinations that can be made into a Salad, Sandwhich or Entree sized portion. Simple yet a large selection. They have...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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One of my favorite places to eat

I've been here several times and have always had a great experience. The menu is not typical, but the flavors available are out of this world. Personally I'd recommend the Fireman if you're in the mood for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Unprofessional staff, mediocre food, cool atmosphere

I've been here twice now - once for dinner, once for a private party. Both occassions I was really unimpressed with the service. My friend and I went to the restaurant on a Friday night and they weren't very...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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Best sandwiches in town...

This place is amazing, it's really sad to see the negative comments on here. I guess bad things happen in the course of running a business, but hopefully Sebastian's responses are an indication of his...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2006
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Worst Service Ever

I made a reservation 3 weeks in advance for a non-smoking table for 20. I also confirmed with 3 emails and a voicemail because I am severly allergic to cigarette smoke and this was a very large party to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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Lousy Wait Staff, Mediocre Food

The positive reviews on this page were most likely written by friends and family of the owner in an effort to try and bolster up their Citysearch rating. Take it from someone who experienced it. I don't care...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Amazing food & service!

This place is so cool and different from any restaurant I've ever been to. The food is so tasty and they had these new gourmet pizzas that put California Pizza Kitchen to shame. It's a shame they're not a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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Waited and waited for the waitstaff

I have been here a couple of times for lunch. The patio seating is nice and comfortable. The wait staff horrible. The menu confusing. The food is okay.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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FANTASTICALLY DELICIOUS.

I love this place. i go there sometimes with some friends and they love it also. My boyfriend and i went there for valentines day, and they were very nice, they even gave us a room, with a flatscreen T.V. i...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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are you kidding????

After reading reviews here I thought this place would be good. The only thing good about this place is it's outdoor patio. The food was horrible AND over priced! I wont be going back, nor will I recommend this...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2006
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Nightlife in Toluca?

The waitstaff went out of their way to help me navigate the way through their unique menu. The food was good and fresh, perhaps a bit overpriced. Fun and feel good atmosphere. I had a lot of fun playing pool...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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Laying Merlot

What an awesome place to kick back and relax with a glass of wine and some great food. You can also gather the gang for a rockin' good time. Sebastian's has it all. A unique and tasty menu (try the Siciliano...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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Great party room and patio

The back room is great. If you have a party there, It's like having it in your own living room- if your living room had a pool table, large flat screen tv, 3 couches, bar table seating and your own servers....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2005
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Cool scene and good food at nice prices.

This is one of my favorite places to eat in Toluca Lake. I've made a point of trying as many of their gourmet combinations as I can, and can honestly say they are all good. I always order their Gravy and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2005
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