The view is great, the food is not
Jun 14, 2004, 3:54 pm
#46
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Fantastic view, over-rated food
Lunch at Dashene at the Ladera Resort on St Lucia.
Supposedly one of the best restaurants on the island, We found the food acceptable, but not anything to write home about. While the dishes sounded great on the menu, we had a hard time picking out the island flavors, and everything seemed to be sparkless--sort of like my quest for perfect crab cakes, where many a time there's not enough crab and too much cake.
Someone said the head chef wasn't around, so maybe that had something to do with it. But, I would go back and just lower my expectations on the food. The view can't be beat. Or, better yet, just have drinks at the bar upstairs.
Supposedly one of the best restaurants on the island, We found the food acceptable, but not anything to write home about. While the dishes sounded great on the menu, we had a hard time picking out the island flavors, and everything seemed to be sparkless--sort of like my quest for perfect crab cakes, where many a time there's not enough crab and too much cake.
Someone said the head chef wasn't around, so maybe that had something to do with it. But, I would go back and just lower my expectations on the food. The view can't be beat. Or, better yet, just have drinks at the bar upstairs.
Jun 24, 2004, 2:50 pm
#48
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In this thread, it sounds like view == way high up in a building or tower.
For a different take, I submit (in the good view with GOOD food category) Picasso at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Right on the lake. Fountains go off every 15 minutes. Really cool to see. Oh, and the 11 original Picasso paintings on the walls don't hurt either. The food is out of this world. (just hope you have good luck in the casino..
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For a different take, I submit (in the good view with GOOD food category) Picasso at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. Right on the lake. Fountains go off every 15 minutes. Really cool to see. Oh, and the 11 original Picasso paintings on the walls don't hurt either. The food is out of this world. (just hope you have good luck in the casino..
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Jun 24, 2004, 10:38 pm
#49
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Worst and Best
One of the worst dining experiences I ever had came on a trip to Toronto, for Sunday brunch at the CN Tower's restaurant (currently it's called 360.)
*The waiter was surly and uninterested. He totally lacked customer service skills.
*Food was delayed and uninventive and cold.
*The only good thing was the view.
I have not been there lately. I'm relucant to do most high rise dining (maybe something about the altitude does something to the quality of the food.
Some of the better experiences:
*Encounter (ditto with my Big Bruddar PremEx) good food and good atmostphere.
*Binion's Horseshoe Steakhouse: One of the best, if not the best, view of Vegas and the strip. I thought the place closed but someone on Flyertalk said it recently reopened. Great steaks and worth the penny. Getting hungry now!
http://www.binions.com/dining.htm
And one more place that, sadly, is not with us anymore:
*Windows on the World: the first time I was there I was unimpressed. I was there a few months before THAT happened. Great steak and great atmosphere. Regret that I didn't get a chance to dine there again.
*The waiter was surly and uninterested. He totally lacked customer service skills.
*Food was delayed and uninventive and cold.
*The only good thing was the view.
I have not been there lately. I'm relucant to do most high rise dining (maybe something about the altitude does something to the quality of the food.
Some of the better experiences:
*Encounter (ditto with my Big Bruddar PremEx) good food and good atmostphere.
*Binion's Horseshoe Steakhouse: One of the best, if not the best, view of Vegas and the strip. I thought the place closed but someone on Flyertalk said it recently reopened. Great steaks and worth the penny. Getting hungry now!
http://www.binions.com/dining.htm
And one more place that, sadly, is not with us anymore:
*Windows on the World: the first time I was there I was unimpressed. I was there a few months before THAT happened. Great steak and great atmosphere. Regret that I didn't get a chance to dine there again.
Last edited by Catman; Jun 24, 2004 at 10:45 pm
Jun 27, 2004, 1:04 pm
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Originally Posted by PHLbuddy
Great view of the Potomac and place to be seen, but terrible service and nothing more than a TGI Fridays: Sequoia in Georgetown/Washington DC
But it is a nice view, not only for the water but also for the planes landing at DCA.
Go for the drinks, maybe a get-together of FTers, but don't actually eat there (or maybe just munch on appetizers).
Jun 28, 2004, 6:38 pm
#54
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Originally Posted by slawecki
The Chart House in Weehawken NJ.
Great view at night with the city lights, great view during the day especially for brunch. Excellent bisque and chowder and the macadamia encrusted mahi mahi is pretty yummy. Not too too expensive; overall great view and nice, ambiant dinner.- Melissa
Jul 25, 2004, 4:53 am
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Montien Restaurant
Part of the "anything that rotates" category: 52nd floor rotating restaurant on the needle at Jomtien Park, Chonburi, Thailand.
NOT part of the Montien Hotel chain.
Buffet. Pay for buffet and elevator ticket before ascending.
If they didn't do this, NOBODY would eat there!
NOT part of the Montien Hotel chain.
Buffet. Pay for buffet and elevator ticket before ascending.
If they didn't do this, NOBODY would eat there!
Jul 25, 2004, 1:58 pm
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Originally Posted by gleff
Echo this 100%, and also add that the same phenomenon exists on the Virginia side of the Potomac at Potowmack Landing in Alexandria.
But it is a nice view, not only for the water but also for the planes landing at DCA.
But it is a nice view, not only for the water but also for the planes landing at DCA.
Jul 26, 2004, 1:57 pm
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Detroit's newest
There's a new restaurant that opened last month in Detroit. It's called Seldom Blues Jazz Supper Club. It's located in the GM Renaissance building overlooking the Detroit River/Windsor Canada. The view and music is nice, but the food (all ala carte) is not worth the money.
www.seldomblues.com
www.seldomblues.com
Aug 3, 2004, 9:33 am
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Originally Posted by JerryFF
The Bay Club at the Kapalua Bay Hotel on Maui.
Aug 3, 2004, 9:34 am
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Originally Posted by ql2112
Just two restaurants that come to mind that have great views and great food (and great service for that matter): Vong in the Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong and the restaurant on the top floor of The Intercontinental Hotel in Seoul, Korea.
My personal favorite is Mama's Fish House on Maui. Terrific sunset view, right on the beach, and awesome food.
Last edited by dchristiva; Aug 3, 2004 at 9:38 am Reason: To Add My Favorite
Aug 3, 2004, 12:06 pm
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Originally Posted by Bidkat
Better question: what restaurant with a view has food that DOESN'T suck?
Timothy