Being built at outlook.

Builder said it was a high end steak place. Asked the land lord who and they haven't responded yet

Anyone know who is building here?

whitetrash said:

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If it doesn't make it, within 60 days it will become a taqueria #13 or a chinese trough buffet.

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Ugh would not fit in at all with demographics of patrons to businesses here/folks in direct surrounding area..

It's same price point as oak and Ivy which is doing great on this complex.

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oak and Ivy which is doing great on this complex.

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Yes, and I'm not sure how. Maybe it's just not for me (I've been 3 times). Thai Cauliflower and Blistered Shi****o Peppers appear on the appetizer menu. They are not appetizing. Cornbread is also not an appetizer (same thing to Milo All Day). The Tuna was good as was the cheese board, but the Charcuterie and Cheese Boards are too big for an appetizer for two, best if you just want that and some wine. Smoked yogurt is never something that anyone should consider eating (again you too Milo). The steaks are too thin to be cooked to a proper temp, the alleged Duroc Pork Chop is no better than the thin pork chops in plastic wrap at HEB. The duck breast was good but the side was decidedly odd and odd tasting. Spouse had the fish and she was unimpressed.

Service was indifferent. On the occasion of the alleged Duroc pork chop (which was very thin (gristly as well), I expected a real chop at the price point), was cooked like shoe leather when first brought out. I had them replace it and did not receive the replacement unit after spouse was completely done. Not so much as so sorry.

Not my cup of tea. When you spend $250 + for dinner for 2 it needs to be great.

Edit: Look what the board software starred out, which is fine, because that's what they taste like.

whitetrash said:

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If it doesn't make it, within 60 days it will become a taqueria #13 or a chinese trough buffet.

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I've been laughing all afternoon over that phrase. I can't say I've ever heard a more apt description, either.

Well done, sir.

Yea I'd say it's not for you because any hours they are open I have a hard time finding a parking spot in my business' parking lot. Must be used to that Corsicana food

Don't live in Corsicana (where the food sucks even beyond just about anything in Waco). I get that they are popular, and I had high hopes for them, but the service and food were sub par the three times I went. Only successful in Waco where we are starved for anything that is not a bad Mexican place or fast casual chicken/burger. The place would die or evolve in Dallas/Austin/Houston. At the price point they need to perform like a big city restaurant.

DiCampli's and Moroso's are counter examples. They would do well anywhere.

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Don't live in Corsicana (where the food sucks even beyond just about anything in Waco). I get that they are popular, and I had high hopes for them, but the service and food were sub par the three times I went. Only successful in Waco where we are starved for anything that is not a bad Mexican place or fast casual chicken/burger. The place would die or evolve in Dallas/Austin/Houston. At the price point they need to perform like a big city restaurant.

DiCampli's and Moroso's are counter examples. They would do well anywhere.

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I agree on their service lacking. It's usually one waiter during the day and two at night which is not nearly enough. Both of them are really nice and good waiters, but they are understaffed

oak and ivy food has been pretty good for us, comparable to similar places in dallas/austin
service has the same issues as most places in waco, but tolerable.

it's a good place for a small bite and drinks.
A steakhouse would be a nice counter right there, but would have some work to do to draw me away from 135.




would love for a decent sushi place to open up in there as well.

whitetrash said:

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baylrballa said:

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oak and ivy food has been pretty good for us, comparable to similar places in dallas/austin
service has the same issues as most places in waco, but tolerable.

it's a good place for a small bite and drinks.
A steakhouse would be a nice counter right there, but would have some work to do to draw me away from 135.




would love for a decent sushi place to open up in there as well.

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Hasn't been a decent sushi place in Woodway since Joe Bozarth's Bait Shop at the base of the Twin Bridges shut down.

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well played, sir

whitetrash said:

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If it doesn't make it, within 60 days it will become a taqueria #13 or a chinese trough buffet.

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Just #13?

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whitetrash said:

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baylrballa said:

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oak and ivy food has been pretty good for us, comparable to similar places in dallas/austin
service has the same issues as most places in waco, but tolerable.

it's a good place for a small bite and drinks.
A steakhouse would be a nice counter right there, but would have some work to do to draw me away from 135.




would love for a decent sushi place to open up in there as well.

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Hasn't been a decent sushi place in Woodway since Joe Bozarth's Bait Shop at the base of the Twin Bridges shut down.

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Best sushi place in Waco....HEB.

I am 76% man, 24% San Antonio roll.

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the new ramen shop in the old Pei wei building has good sushi.. better than HEB. HEB still my go to for ease of access for a quick lunch.

might be another arby's.

the demand is strong, my friends.

- kkm

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SteamedHams said:

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whitetrash said:

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baylrballa said:

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oak and ivy food has been pretty good for us, comparable to similar places in dallas/austin
service has the same issues as most places in waco, but tolerable.

it's a good place for a small bite and drinks.
A steakhouse would be a nice counter right there, but would have some work to do to draw me away from 135.




would love for a decent sushi place to open up in there as well.

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Hasn't been a decent sushi place in Woodway since Joe Bozarth's Bait Shop at the base of the Twin Bridges shut down.

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Best sushi place in Waco....HEB.

I am 76% man, 24% San Antonio roll.

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the new ramen shop in the old Pei wei building has good sushi.. better than HEB. HEB still my go to for ease of access for a quick lunch.

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Haven't had the sushi at Hokkaido but their ramen is really good.

Ichiban is the best sushi in Waco.

Hokkaido has a nice presentation, but I've had better experience with Ichiban.