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Saba's Bistro 1705

Saba's Bistro 1705

1705 Toll Gate DrOH 43537, Maumee, United States

Fish • Steak • Salad • Seafood


"My wife and I wanted to try Saba's Bistro as we had read many favorable reviews on line and in local press, and we have fond memories of the Saba family's Charcoal House. We made reservations for our wedding anniversary, making note of the occasion on our Open Table request.When we arrived, the restaurant was empty except for employees. The waitress greeted us and said we could sit anywhere. We seated ourselves, and she asked, Are you the ones with the reservation? We said we were, and that was the last that was said of it. No recognition that we were celebrating our anniversary. What's the point of noting an occasion on the reservation request if the restaurant doesn't care?As we read our menus, a guy came in and started to set up for, we thought, a musical act. It turned out to be a painting class held at long tables in the middle of the restaurant floor. During dinner hours! I don't know if that was a factor, but it took a very long time to get our orders. The waitress came to the table twice to say it wouldn't be much longer, but it was.All this might be forgivable if the food had been spectacular, but it was rather ordinary. The steaks were good but not good enough to justify the prices. Some of the sides were cold as though they had been waiting on the plates for the steaks be ready. No salad was included, and there were very few options for sides. Forks and butter knives were already on the tables in little crocks for guests to help themselves rather than being delivered to each party or set out rolled in napkins. They were exposed to the air and to who knows how many people who may have rummaged through them before we got there. Seems a bit unsanitary for an affectation that doens't improve the dining experience.There are too many good steak houses around Toledo to justify driving here from Michigan for a disappointing experience"