The Strand Cafe

The Strand Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dan

   Philadelphia8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 4, 2025

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

   Service was just "OK"... We had a table for 5 people, and the wait time for food to come out was much too long. This also happened last time we ate at this restaurant too, and while the food, prices, and convenience is good, service is lacking. After ordering beverages, we waited a long time for drinks to come out. Eventually, one mixed drink was served, but none of the others, including one that was just a soda, and one that was a can of hard cider. Drinks should all be served at the same time. After the first drink, we waited another 10-15 minutes for the rest of them, and then another long wait before food was served. I realize you may not have full kitchen staff, but you need to communicate this, if that's the case. Just letting people sit for almost an hour with no communication, and only one beverage served out of five, is not good service.
   

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   Brandon

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

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

   Horrible all around… waiter was a joke , no utensils, rude , inattentive … avoid
   

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   norman VIP

   San Francisco33 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 7, 2024

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

   Perfect except for inexperienced, but pleasant wait staff
   

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   Kristin

   New York State1 review

   5.0

   Dined on November 17, 2024

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

   Delicious food, beautiful presentation. Excellent service tonight. We have been there a number of times and will return.
   

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   Lie

   Miami2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on September 27, 2024

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

   Ithaca city center location, relaxing atmosphere and friendly staff
   

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   Kathy

   Charleston12 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on July 29, 2024

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

   Restaurant in a hotel chain . Main attraction it was open in a town where most restaurants are closed on Monday and Tuesday
   

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   AndreaG VIP

   Alabama16 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on July 15, 2024

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

   Beautiful space. Food was mediocre and luke warm. We waited quite some time for our meal. Waiter was lovely but forgot our appetizers.
   

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   BethH

   Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 10, 2024

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

   Had a delightful evening. Waitstaff friendly and helpful. Recommend wearing a sweater because building AC is cold and blows on the tables.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Atlantic City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on June 5, 2024

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

   Very nice hotel restaurant serving good, casual food. One of the better dining options in downtown Ithaca. Everything is delicious. We've been twice so far, will be back again.
   

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    FredS

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 15, 2024

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

    Burger was excellent. Margarita pizza was disappointing. Desert was good but small portion.
    

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