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The food is well-regarded for its deliciousness, with many dishes highlighted as outstanding, particularly the bone marrow, burgers, pastas, and French dip.

“Food was delicious”

Service is frequently described as first-rate, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, with staff often going above and beyond for guests.

“Service was top-notch”

The atmosphere is a major draw, consistently lauded as dim, moody, intimate, sophisticated, and perfect for dates or special occasions, often compared to a speakeasy.

“Moody, and very atmospheric”

While generally well-regarded, a few diners noted that some items, particularly the burger, were slightly overpriced for the portion size.

“Slightly overpriced”

The Thai cuisine is well-regarded for its outstanding flavor, authentic taste, and creative presentation, with many dishes described as delicious and beautifully crafted works of art.

“Food was beyond flavorful”

Service is frequently highlighted as attentive, friendly, polite, and professional, with specific servers like Toast and Barbie receiving multiple commendations for enhancing the dining experience.

“Service was first-rate”

The ambiance is a major draw, consistently described as beautiful, elegant, chic, modern, warm, and inviting, often enhanced by live music.

“Ambiance is so nice and cute”

While most diners find the food and experience worth the price, a few note that the restaurant is a bit pricey or that certain items, like sparkling water, are expensive.

“Food was not overpriced”

The food is consistently described as outstanding, creative, and flavorful, with many diners calling it the best meal of their lives. While most dishes are celebrated, a few instances of excessive saltiness and one mention of a bland overall taste have been noted.

“Every bite was pure bliss.”

Service is frequently highlighted as outstanding, attentive, and personalized, with staff going above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and cared for.

“Service was amazing!”

The atmosphere is well-regarded as unique, immersive, moody, serene, elegant, and warm, contributing significantly to the overall dining experience.

“Atmosphere and ambience was amazing!”

While the experience is widely considered first-rate, a few diners noted the high price point, with one mentioning it felt like 'overpriced status food' and another that the food was 'middle of the pack relative to other Michelin restaurants' for the cost.

“Way too pricey :)”

The food is well-regarded for its freshness, bold flavors, and high-quality ingredients, particularly the steak and wings. The signature 'Deebo style' loaded chip bags are a standout.

“The meat was so soft and flavorful”

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and excellent, with staff and owners often going out of their way to ensure a positive experience.

“The service is spectacular”

The atmosphere is consistently noted as positive, with good music and a welcoming, home-like feel.

“The whole vibe is amazing”

Portions are generous and prices are considered reasonable, offering good value for the quality and quantity of food.

“The order was so big”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding quality, freshness, and creative presentation, with many diners calling it the best they've ever had.

“Each course was a masterpiece”

Service is described as professional, attentive, knowledgeable, and accommodating, significantly enhancing the overall dining experience.

“The staff will walk you upstairs”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as intimate, luxurious, stunning, and well-designed, contributing to a special occasion feel.

“Ambiance and interiors were stunning”

While expensive, most diners feel the high quality of food, service, and experience justifies the cost for a special occasion.

“Worth the price!”

The food is well-regarded for its excellent flavor, freshness, and authentic Mediterranean and Turkish preparations, with many dishes highlighted as standouts.

“Food was outstanding”

Service is frequently described as attentive, friendly, kind, and professional, with staff often going above and beyond to enhance the dining experience.

“Service was great”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as elegant, cozy, inviting, and beautifully designed, creating a sophisticated yet unpretentious ambiance.

“Ambiance is lovely”

While most reviews do not explicitly discuss price, the general feeling suggests good value, with some mentioning reasonable prices for the quality and portion sizes.

“Very reasonable price”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate quality, with many dishes, including French onion soup, escargot, burgers, and steak frites, frequently highlighted as outstanding. Fresh ingredients and classic French preparations with inventive touches are noted.

“Every dish was truly better than the next.”

Service is generally described as friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, with several staff members, including Mitch and Simon, receiving specific commendations. However, a few instances of rudeness and incorrect orders have been noted.

“The staff treated us like we were VIP guests.”

The restaurant is lauded for its charming European, classic French bistro atmosphere, often described as intimate and inviting, making it suitable for special occasions and impressing out-of-town guests.

“Bistro Monadnock has a wonderful European charm that immediately sets the mood.”

Diners generally find the value to be good, with high-quality food and generous portions justifying the price point, though some specific dishes are noted as being on the higher end.

“Spent about $50 for the soup, duck confit, and a glass of wine, and it was.”

The food is well-regarded for its excellent quality, creativity, and depth of flavor, often described as a masterful fusion of Mexican and Peruvian influences. Dishes are beautifully presented and frequently highlighted as memorable.

“Each dish was 9/10 or higher”

Service is overwhelmingly described as outstanding, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, with multiple servers, particularly David and Fernando, well-regarded for enhancing the dining experience.

“Service was phenomenal (thanks David!)”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as stunning, lively, cool, and inviting, with a well-designed aesthetic that contributes significantly to the overall positive dining experience.

“Effortlessly cool energy”

While not explicitly detailed, the quality and experience suggest good value, with one diner comparing it favorably to a higher-priced establishment.

“Without the crazy price”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate preparation, fresh ingredients, and classic French flavors, with particular recognition for steak frites, French onion soup, and escargot.

“Everything was phenomenal.”

Service is frequently described as top-notch, attentive, friendly, and professional, with many staff members highlighted by name for their outstanding contributions.

“Service is top-notch”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as romantic, cozy, sophisticated, and reminiscent of a Parisian bistro, making it ideal for special occasions.

“Romantic yet casual ambiance”

Diners generally find the value to be good, with reasonable portions and high-quality food justifying the price, especially for special occasions.

“Money well-spent”

The food is well-regarded for its fresh ingredients, authentic Italian flavors, and delicious execution, with many dishes, particularly the lasagna, receiving outstanding recognition.

“The food was fresh, flavorful, delicious”

Service is generally described as attentive, friendly, and professional, with specific staff members frequently highlighted for their first-rate care.

“Was very attentive and professional”

The restaurant boasts a well-regarded warm, cozy, romantic, and lively atmosphere, often described as electric and perfect for various occasions.

“The ambiance was sooo cute and romantic”

Diners find the prices reasonable for the quality, portion sizes, and overall dining experience, offering good value.

“Best value, service, quality restaurants”