Tarbell's

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   Calissa

   Unspecified

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I ordered the lemon pizza pie and it was covered in lemon seeds!! You would expect that the chefs would remove all the seeds before covering and cooking them in cheese? Who wants a pizza covered in bitter and gross lemon seeds? Not to mention every dish we had was flavorless, seemed to lack even salt and pepper. We ordered the Mac n cheese, the meatball, and a couple of other dishes that seriously disappointed every single person at the table. Then our server did not check on us even once after we got our food. Our server then was seen offering other tables explanations of the seasonal deserts, but only came and gave us the bill so it was obvious he was trying to get rid of us as soon as possible. Won’t be coming back again to eat overpriced, flavorless food. Yuck.
   

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   Michelle

   VIP

   Phoenix

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time here even though we Have drove past it for 20 plus years. So amazing! It was really perfection from the ambiance, wait staff, and delicious food! From the mom’s Mac and cheese to the lemon pie to the wagu tips amazing! Even though it’s hard save room for the bread pudding dessert!
   

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   James & Terri

   VIP

   Phoenix

   41 reviews

   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Go here! Mark & his crew are always on point! Food is consistently awesome! Our local favorite! 🤩
   

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   marien

   VIP

   Greensboro

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   In a dessert of chicken wings and ranch… The food at Tarbell’s is like a vacation back home to NYC where cuisine is an art and a passion. Unlike anything else in this city. The menu changes but I can confidently pick anything and know I will love it. Warning: The Hostesses will not honor the 15 minute grace period that is noted on OT. I called to inform them I was 15 minutes behind to be told I was being pushed onto the waitlist to seat those who are on time. This behavior does not match the warm service and atmosphere of this establishment. I was 17 minutes late and she wanted to let me know that I was “passed the grace period” which she told me she wasn’t honoring anyway. I will return and hope to have a better experience with the host staff so that I can say everything was perfect!
   

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   Mitch

   Minneapolis

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Reservation at bar for 5:15pm, ordered Sea Bass, Salmon, and a bottle of wine. Wine was $80, 3X the cost of buying retail. Finished wine before we were served at 6:35pm. Would not recommend.
   

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   M

   Phoenix

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner experience. Bravo
   

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   Landon

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was exceptional from service to food - romantic setting , perfect for a date night or anniversary celebration!
   

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   Grayson

   New York City

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I went here for valentines day with very high expectations. I don't normally eat at nicer/fancy restaurants and wanted to give it a go on Valentines. There is not really a way to describe it other than disappointing. I got the Mac and Cheese to share and it was very disappointing, overcooked pasta, not creamy, not cheesy, and was in a pool of oil. For the entree I got the grilled vegetarian plate and it was also very disappointing. The food was cooked to mush and was also not hot. It came on a hot plate from being under the lamp, but the food itself was room-temp at best. I would have said something to our server about the food, but I think we saw him 4 times in the 2 hours we were there. From the time we ordered our food, it took 20-30 minutes, which is standard and acceptable, but the issue is that our server didn't bring our food and did not check at our table for over 30 minutes after the food was brought. The food runner/busser asked if I wanted a box for my food and I told her my complaints, she was great and went to my server, who finally came to us. So from the time we ordered to the time of the complaint to a runner, our server did not come to us for about an hour, which I believe is pretty unacceptable. He was very apologetic and removed the bad food from my ticket and gave us a free cheesecake, which was amazing. I still left a $20 tip on a $100 bill and he had a cold tone when he saw it, as if I should have given more, since he removed the bad food and gave a dessert. Overall the food quality was nothing special, the price was high for basics done poorly, the service was awful, the atmosphere was good and the runners/bussers were awesome.
   

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   Derick

   VIP

   Phoenix

   45 reviews

   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great Valentines Day dinner at Tarbells. This is our 10th year at Tarbells and Mark and the team always makes us feel welcome. The atmosphere is amazing and food is beyond compare.
   

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    Wanda

    VIP

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had a delightful experience at Tarbell’s, where exceptional food, service, and ambiance combined to create a memorable evening. Owner Mark Tarbell personally welcomed guests, and Paul ensured everyone had an excellent experience. The festive Valentine’s Day balloon decorations added a charming touch. A fun idea could be to have patrons guess the number of balloons on the ceiling, with the closest guess winning a bottle of champagne on their next visit. Tarbell’s is one of our favorite restaurants, and we love how they make us feel like neighbors. ❤️ Wanda & Chuck Morrow
    

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