Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails

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   Nancy

   Detroit

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The food was so-so. I had a caesar salad with chicken and the one I make at home is much more flavorful. Fries were quite good. All other meals at our table were ok, not great. My biggest complaint was seating. I made a reservation a week in advance and there were many time slots available at the time, so I know I was among the earliest to book for Christmas Day. The day of, we considered moving our reservation later but found the place was booked til 8 pm so we kept our original reservation. When we arrived, we were seated at a booth next to the entrance door. There were several tables (not booths) available further in the restaurant with much better ambiance and festive lighting, and I asked for a table in that location (most were empty). I was told no, I had been assigned this exact table. There is no way I was lower on the reservation list given what I saw on open table. As the night went on, there were tables in the area I had asked to sit in that stayed empty. Server was great, but the overall experience was a bit of a let-down given the food was just ok, and our seating and the explanation given just could not have been true.
   

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   Stefanie

   VIP

   Milwaukee

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We had a delightful Christmas dinner on the outdoor patio at sunset. We were provided with space heaters and blankets so were quite comfy. The service was fantastic and the artificial “snow” an amusing experience!
   

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   Anne

   Denver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Incredible ambiance! We had an outdoor table. Duck was luscious. Bourbon/ Rye cocktail was top notch.
   

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   Lauren

   VIP

   Tucson

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Our dinner was delicious and our server Samantha was wonderful!
   

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   Shelby

   Minneapolis

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Wonderful food, fresh and flavorful! Service was outstanding!
   

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   Ed

   VIP

   Grand Rapids

   29 reviews

   1.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

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

   One of the worst dining experiences we’ve had all year. I rarely post a bad review, but this one was so disappointing. I thought it worth alerting. Server was insincere, took 15 minutes to address our group and stated “…bread will be right out…”. We immediately ordered-4 entrees, one appetizer. No special requests or mean modifications. After 1 hour, no food and one visit from waiter stating kitchen was backed up. After 75 minutes, no food, we cancelled our order because waiter said it would be another 15-30 minutes. Avoid eating at this establishment so they can learn that poor, insincere service is inexcusable.
   

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   Sheri

   VIP

   New York City

   18 reviews

   1.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

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

   I can’t even imagine on what planet the people who eat here give it such a high rating. This possibly was one of the worst dinners I’ve ever had. Maybe I’m used to a different experience coming from NY but seriously - the quality of food was terrible. Maybe the little basket of hot cornbread muffins was ok but the Caesar salad was not edible - some thick cream orange dressing and 2 burnt rye toast things as croutons. I added steak which came out burnt (ordered med rare). My husband had a burger which tasted like cardboard. Was the night before a marathon and there was really nothing at this host hotel any runner could eat. Anyway - will never be coming back here. Too bad
   

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   edward

   Seattle

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

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

   Food was amazing!!! Best pork chops I ever had. And the cheesecake! My Lord!!! So great! Hoviare was the best waiter. We’ll be back!
   

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   Andy

   VIP

   Salt Lake City

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

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

   Had Pork chop - asked for medium but was completely overdone. Waitress was great and offered to replace with another but it would take too long.
   

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    Tony

    VIP

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

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

    Hosted another couple. Food outstanding, good service , live music.
    

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