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Lake Effect

Lake Effect

155 W 200 SUT 84101, Salt Lake City, United States

Beer • Wine • Barbecue • Cocktail


"came here with my husband to celebrate his birthday. He used to be with customers and colleagues here and I wanted to try it out. I think for the location, price and ambience, it is worth visiting! The food was good, but not to call home. We had divided the can afteros, ahi tuna tacos and wagyu skewers. A spit was well cooked (to do for our pleasure), the other still medium. The waitress didn't ask, so I rarely asked for medium. Flavor was great and the sauce they serve with it was extremely refreshing! The Ahi Tacos were great! Beautiful balance of spicy and fresh. Nachos were massive. I wanted to order a salad, but the waitress warned against it. Lucky I didn't order the salad because we only finished 1/3 of the beast! Flavors were great. Basic what you do in Nachos, but delish! I also had a glass of her French Chardonnay. Maybe 7/10. I love a really buttery wine, but he fell short. The waitress said it was the butteriest thing they knew it wasn't super buttery. So I guess her honesty. Noise level is loud as you go and talk and understand how loud you were when you go into an open space. At the end of dinner I lost my voice a little. Music was so great live country cover and it was really wonderful. Actually, this bar/restaurant reminds me of Austin, TX, which was a nice change from the formal places here in SLC. I don't think it's great for date night, but perfect for going out with a group of friends or more couples!"

Fia

Fia

2454 Wilshire BlvdCA 90403, Santa Ana, United States

Pizza • Steak • Seafood • Italian


"I was at Fia this evening with 3 friends for the opening night of Dine LA. Two of us arrived early and had a cocktail before dinner. The staff was lovely and accommodating. When we sat for dinner, we confirmed the Dine LA menu info and inquired about switching the first course for one lady who has a seafood allergy. We were told they couldn't make any changes but that we could order a separate appetizer at an additional charge. We agreed to that and happily enjoyed 3 of the 4 courses. The dessert was a disappointment, but even that was forgivable as the other food was so delicious. What was unforgivable was the awful way the manager addressed us after we questioned the bill which was 30 per person higher than listed on Dine LA . They have it listed it at 65. There are other restaurants that listed their menu at 95, but Fia's is 65. When we mentioned this to the server (who was wonderful) she immediately got the manager who greeted us holding a binder and seemed upset. When we explained the issue, she was accusatory and blaming us until we showed her the dine LA page including the menu with the price we expected to be honored. At no time did she apologize or offer any resolution. She just stood there blaming the website. Two of us work in hospitality with one being a former restaurant manager and a chef. The other is a server who works at a popular entertainment venue. We were all shocked at how she reacted. At no point were we rude although I wanted to be after your manager was so dissmisive, took no responsibility and offered no resolution. She just walked away. We eat out together often and have participated in Dine LA for many years to try out new places. We had even discussed returning for brunch or another dinner at a later date. That is until the manager made us feel so uncomfortable and unwelcome. We left feeling upset mad instead of satisfied and happy."