A few weeks ago, we had planned to go to Bud & Marilyn's for dinner because of the great reviews. When we walked in, we were taken aback by the volume of the restaurant. We left and went to another restaurant because I felt the noise level would take away from our experience. When back in the city, we decided to give it another try, this time for brunch on a Saturday. Surprisingly, it was still pretty loud even though it was crowded but not packed. We had written it off as a place where we would not return. But then our meals arrived.
I had the roasted beet Rubin. It was amazing! I have always loved the concept of the Rubin but never having been a pastrami fan, it is not something I ever order. Absolutely delicious combination and fresh to the last bite!
Needless to say, we were not disappointed. Service was excellent, food was excellent and we'll be back!
Everyone once in a while...while exploring new places you find a place so good it became a “favorite place”. This was that good!!!! Every aspect from the atmosphere, decor, even the bathrooms(adorable), staff(our waiter was outstanding), and food so amazing every one at the table is coveting each other’s dinner. As our new “favorite place”....we will go out of our way to visit again. Thanks to all!
First time in this restaurant and we had an amazing experience. They have awesome espresso martini that I highly recommend if you are on the sweet side for drinks. Our party ordered the cheese curds, old fashioned, margarita and an Orange sour type of drink. I ordered the butternut squash ravioli with the hazelnut and every bite was a treat. It was not too heavy and really well balanced. My husband got the short ribs stroganoff, a little bit more on the heavier side but he enjoyed every single bite (I enjoyed the bite I tried). Everyone really enjoyed their meal and drink. The atmosphere was nice as well. Perfect spot for future date night
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Great bar and food! We were not planning on this great local place, but when we had 9 and no reservations, they happened to have a table for us at the time we were looking for. So we got there a little early for happy hour drinks. It's not the best list, but if you are a beer or wine drinker, it is good. and we waited for our family and friends. wen they showed up we were taken to our table and we had Kristina our server give us some suggestions. We started with the Kimchi fried rice, spicy but very flavorful. then we all ordered different dishes and basically one of each of the major recommendations from our server Kristina, each was filled with flavor and nice size for the price. I personally went with the Nashville fried chicken with a side of roasted butternut squash. what a plate filled with flavor. It was not too spicy and just the right flavor. It was sitting on potato bread and drizzled with a ranch dressing. We finished off with three of their most popular desserts. The Funfetti cake seems to be their signature dessert. All was great and had a bite of each.
The highlights here were definitely the fried chicken & warm biscuits. The chicken was juicy & flavorful, with a delicious crunch.
Although very aesthetically pleasing, the ribs & grilled hanger steak were decent, but not outstanding.
As a fair warning - we visited for a Friday night meal, and the atmosphere was very noisy & overall difficult for conversation.
Wow!!! This place is spectacular. The cheese curds were delightfully (and lightly) breaded and not greasy at all, the meatloaf (pictured) and fried chicken were breathtaking, and the lemon blueberry pie was probably the most delicious dessert I’ve ever had. The mashed potatoes?! Oh lord. Creamy with so much flavor. The cocktails were also fantastic (highly recommend the espresso martini for dessert). I love how cozy this spot is as well - the vibe is great for a relaxing dinner out. Service was spectacular, very friendly and easy-going. Make sure to stop in if you’re in the area!
The service was really good, the waitress provided me with her recommendations: because I was a first timer, the food was great loved the ambiance. Super cute bar and walking distance from my hotel. Definitely a gem!
Impromptu stop in for a quick Saturday breakfast, very delighted on the well Curated and simple menu. Definitely try the Nashville hot chicken sliders, the coleslaw, compliments it perfectly with spice and flavor. My server was delightful Will definitely be returning!
Mom and I had a blast at Bud and Marilyn's! We shared the chicken and waffles and the warm pecan cinnamon roll!! They were both delicious. But our waitress was extraordinary!! She was friendly, attentive, considerate and simply amazing!!
Lighting is super dim and the atmosphere is very intimate at least in a dinner setting. Our service was great but I think I liked the sides that came with my Salmon more than the Salmon itself, it’s all just personal preference. We thought it was a full bar but they didn’t have cranberry/orange juices for a regular mixed drink when we asked, but that was fine! Overall enjoyed dinner here.
My first time at Bud and Marilyn’s and I loved it. I definitely think this place is worth the hype. Service was quick and friendly, despite the place being packed. Our food and drinks came out surprisingly quick for how busy the restaurant was. Definitely a well oiled machine here. The ambience is cozy, and we loved the little corner alcove we were seated in by the window! Will definitely come back another time to try more menu items. The hot chicken bun was super spicy though - be warned!
It was pretty crowded when we went and the service was slow. Our plates came out very sporadically and the water refills were space. The compound butter on the French toast was cold and made the French toast soggy, but the toast itself had good flavor. The biscuits and gravy also tasted pretty good. The accompanying potatoes didn't have enough flavor and didn't have the right texture for me. Cinnamon roll was good (I'd give it a 4 out of 5) and all the drinks were good. Cheese curds were a great appetizer and had nice sauce on the side. Overall, I wish I could give them a 3.5 star rating.
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