I would like to thank Joyce from Long Beach for her review of Duke Falcon’s. I myself have ate at Duke Falcon’s in the past and have loved everything about it. Just sitting there looking at all the cool stuff on the wall is one of my favorite things to do. Anyway, here is Joyce’s review:

Review of Duke Falcon’s

I went there last Friday night with two girlfriends. We decided to meet early to avoid the dinner crowd so we walk in around 6 pm.

We were greeted by the host who was pleasant and friendly as he showed us to a table in the newly added dining room. The atmosphere was that of calming yet artsy; not too much and not too sparse. Well done with taste and class.

Our waiter was Scott who was very charming. As he described the specials he was all smiles and yet totally on top of his game. I find that it only adds to a positive experience when the staff knows their product and presents it the way it ought to be presented to the customer.

We started off with a round of cocktails and even tried one off the specials menu. As we waited, we were given a plate of pickled cucumbers, salsa, and some sort of bean dip nested on slices of toasted french bread. I loved that it was not just another bread basket to fill up on and ruin dinner because now you’re too full to eat any more. It was just enough for the three of us and even a fourth to finish yet still have room for the main course.

I had the seared rib-eye steak and garlic mashed potatoes, on my right my friend ordered the roasted duck on a bed of wild rice and on my left my friend ordered the steak and mushroom napoleon. Well or course we all had a bite of each other plate and everything was just fabulous. My steak was cooked to perfection, the duck was moist and succulent, and the napoleon was just fabulous.

Scott made sure to check in on us every so often without being annoying to make sure we did not want for anything. To me, that is was service is all about; not having to look for staff but having the staff look out for you separates a good restaurant from a better one.

When dessert came Scott recommended his favorites without disparaging the other items on the menu and we decided on the key lime pie and this hazelnut chocolate mousse puff pastry dish which was just out of this world.

The whole evening was going great. Here we were, three friends catching up over dinner, enjoying a fantastic meal served by excellent staff and then…IT HAPPENED…

When Scott gave us the check I noticed that we were over charged on the bar bill. I ordered two drink specials at $9.50 each and I was charged $19.95 each. When I pointed this out to Scott, he explained that it is done by computer and it automatically charges that amount. As if that made it OK. Wrong!

I felt that the rug had been pulled out from under me because everything was going so well and then they try to rip you off on the bar bill because they did not punch in the specials prices in the computer. That one small detail brought the whole night down a few notches.

After some haggling back and forth between me, Scott and the management the price was eventually adjusted down to $11 each instead of the listed $9.50 because Scott thought I asked for Stoli’s vodka instead of house vodka. Whether or not that was selective hearing on Scott’s part is for him to come to terms with. But as they say in the service industry: The customer is always right.

I don’t hold it against Scott, he was still great and I am glad we sat at his station. If ever I go back I will ask for him again and I would recommend Duke Falcon’s in a heartbeat because the food was most excellent.

Just remember folks as a rule ALWAYS be mindful of pricing and scrutinize the check very carefully.

Thank you again Joyce for sending in your review. I invite anyone reading this review that has gone out to eat recently and wants to let everyone know about their experience, please send me a review at reviews@lbfoodie.com

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I am curious as to who you think has the best burger in town. If I want a hunk of greasy and guilty deliciousness, I go to 5 Guys. Otherwise, I like Speakeasy’s sliders. The best in my opinion…

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New feature – What’s Your Favorite…  This go around I want to know your favorite place to just go and grab a couple drinks.  No dinner or any of the other.  Just want everyone to share their favorites in the comments below.

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Here are some of the tips that I’ve received lately.

Send yours in through the form on the right or to tips@lbfoodie.com

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I’ve been to Coastal Grill many times and I have always enjoyed it there, the food and service is top notch.

As for Lola’s, I’m sorry but I can not say that it was enjoyable, the food was only fair at best and the service was amateurish .

Gerri’s has pretty good food but the management and service leave a lot to be desired.

Another of my favorites is Cabana.  They seem to put it all together, and  the drinks ard an added plus

-Submitted by Clive

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Went to Lola’s last week w my BF. He ordered off the restaurant week menu, I off the regular menu. My simple salad was good, portion was good. He got the kung pow calamari – it was eh..if you know what I mean. Middle of the road in taste, but the presentation was not there even a little.

For dinner I had the shell steak and he had the ‘Pork Porterhouse’. The steak was fine but it was a little overcooked. I ordered med rare – why is not so hard!! His Pork was alright. The real problem was that the vegetable were only warm and the potatoes were warm cool and hot all at the same time! Probably just scooped from a pan and not warmed before they plated the dishes.

The server honestly looked as if she wanted to be anywhere but there, and offered up no suggestions when we asked. She was kinda slow so we decided to skip desert even though it was included with my bf’s dinner.

We were surprised because we have heard good things about them. We are not 100% against trying them again , because everyone has an off night, but we wont be rushing as there are better places in town IMHO.

- Submitted by LB 4 Ever

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We went to Geri’s on rest. week. The food was good and fresh. The desserts they served were small but was just a few bites but that was just enough to satisfy. The server was rushed and would ask us questions about our meal then walk away each time before we even had a chance to answer. They could of used a busboy. We should of went to Coastal or Nicks.

-Submitted by David R

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Our staples are Ginos, Matteos, Nick D’angelos, Coastal Grill, Duke Falcons, Cafe laguna, Nagahama, and Swingbelly’s

-Submitted by MLGB

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(From “Beavis”)

“the bungalow is the place formally known as “seaside grill” on the corner of park and roosevelt. i have not yet gone in to pick up a menu but from what i hear it’s changed a bit, now including quesidillas and other goodies. another few other places that i have been to and are fabulous are Green Cactus and Geri’s (another east ender local favorite). my friends also reccomend Paninis and Bikinis”

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“i left lb in 88  but some places stay with you FOREVER like VITO’S…all we west enders know this place verey well.   I lived on florida street and my friend and I would WALK all the way to ny ave and Vitos for their chicken parm and potato crochets OMG  WOW  I can still taste them  YUM!!!!  I hope its still there.” – Submitted by Ramona

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