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Charming part of the visit was that we got a table outside and it felt like completely out-of- Manhattan. I liked the food althouth i am very picky, maybe because i ordered neither chicken nor vegetables (trout). The waitress was accomodating, and overall experience was pleasant. I want to return there while outside sitting is available.

Went here on a Saturday night, small place, cozy looking. In terms of food. Overpriced for the medium quality of it. Entree I got was lamb shank. It was partially cold, and only barely warm in places. Not even filling and I'm not a big guy (130 lbs). Desert? Fondue, sounds good right? 10 bucks? We'll get a decent amount of fruit too! Wrong. LITERALLY 2 strawberries, half a kiwi, and half a banana. And the chocolate was definitely just chocolate syrup from a bottle. Over a candle. Warm, but canceled by the COLD fruit from a fridge. Service: Quick. But that's not necessarily a good thing at a place like this. I'd like to relax, and not feel rushed. Advisory! They have a clause on their menu: "We may charge 18% gratuity!" Um. It's not even predicated on party size. It's just "Hey, we may charge you 18%." Decor: Fine, but not great. Weird plastic tropical leaves on the ceiling made me wonder "Why?" This menu is not even remotely tropical, but more balkan. Bottom line: Unless you want to be disappointed by an intriguing exterior, don't go here.

I don't know what the last two reviewers are talking about. I went to A.C. last night for dinner and felt the food was fresh, the service great, and the food delicious. Start with the Trout Roulade and you will not be disappointed. Tried it upon recommendation from the waitress/bartender and was completely impressed by the lightly fried roulade of flaked, smoked trout, creme fraiche, and Russian pasta topped with caviar and served with horseradish sour cream. Completely out-of-this-world. The ambiance is also great - very dark and intimate, perfect for a date or small group. Try Anyway Cafe and you will not be disappointed.

Please tell me there arent frat boys cooking this junk after a hard night's drinking. And with a hangover. The food seems like it's re-heated takeout from another restaurant that was made a week ago. Stay away from anything that has meat or vegetables in it.

So...I got a dish of disgusting reheated chicken and canned mushrooms (covered in cold, rubbery cheese after I specifically asked for a non-dairy dish) and my beau got reheated beef as a "stew".... the service was slow, we were late for our next event, our food came out cold, the salad came out after the main dishes. The waitress was pleasant but totally uninformed of the menu. The place got a little frat-rowdy. I just don't understand how a place can pretend to be a restaurant without an effin' stove, you know? Wish I had known that going in, so I'm telling you. Stick to drinks.

I've eaten here twice and have found the food excellent on both occasions. The ambience is very casual but also very pleasant. Although the service is not as professional as you might expect in a higher-priced restaurant, it's not inattentive or rude. And you have to check out the infused vodkas, particularly the dill. The food portions are generous, so two appetizers may be enough if you're in a hurry.

"All that glitters is not gold" Looks good on the menu but half our dishes were late and cold or overcooked (microwaved Russian Beef anyone?) The waitress was rude and uninformed of the menu. The music was good - they should get rid of the food so as not to pretend to be a "restaurant" - the crowd got so rowdy that it turned into a frathouse party. Ugly scene.