Eight4Nine

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   Nevart

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   63 reviews

   2.0

   63 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Generally speaking, as so many feel the need to criticize everything all the time, my raison d'être is to share positive feedback whenever possible. Unfortunately, I simply can’t do so for Eight4Nine. This was truly the worst meal I’ve ever experienced and dining out is one of my favorite things to do. To add insult to injury, it was my birthday as well as that of two of my dining companions so it was extra disappointing. The ambiance was not my taste but it was of a style. I found the odd black tarps (or whatever they were) on the ceiling particularly strange. Why not just do a tasteful dropped ceiling or paint it? The heavy chairs on the raw concrete floor made an awful sound and noise travels much too easily in the space. Plus, we could hear everyone’s conversations at volume. The restaurant is quite loud – not in a hip cool way. Cocktails: four of the five of us ordered cocktails (one beer) only one cocktail was drinkable. One guest has worked in catering and at restaurants for decades and eventually collaborated with the bartender to try produce balanced palatable drinks. We had one drink each – a couple of us didn’t finish. Food: the soups seemed fine as was the tuna poke (which would benefit from seasoning but the tuna was fresh). One duck entree was overcooked within an inch of its life. The other was medium well at best. The duck sides were delicious, especially the spinach. The lobster bucatini was fine but nothing special (the pasta was absolutely overcooked) and the tomahawk pork chop looked quite good. The bolognese was truly repulsive. The sauce had a really really odd awful burnt flavor, of course, the pasta was overcooked. The desserts were okay. Mocha cake, meh, s’mores fine but nothing special or memorable, and the flourless mouse cake was quite tasty. Service: our waiter tried hard and seemed embarrassed. He took a few things off the bill. We never saw a manager or anyone. The poor waiter had to deal with so much wrong.
   

   Eight4NineResponded today

   Thank you for sharing your feedback, and please accept my sincerest apologies for your disappointing experience, especially on such a special occasion as your birthday. I’m truly surprised to hear about this, as we are fortunate to receive many positive reviews about our food, service, and ambiance. Your comments about the cocktails, dishes, and overall atmosphere are invaluable, and I will be addressing these concerns with our team immediately. I’m also very sorry that a manager did not check in with you during your visit, as guest satisfaction is our top priority. We appreciate your feedback and would love the opportunity to make things right. Thank you again for letting us know. Willie
   

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   JonG

   Philadelphia

   49 reviews

   5.0

   49 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Delicious food, amazing service, incredible ambiance. Wish we had more time in PS to try it again. Sat inside, but outdoor seating and bar looks fun as well.
   

   Eight4NineResponded today

   Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the delicious food, amazing service, and incredible ambiance. It’s great to hear you had a fantastic time inside, and we hope you'll get the chance to try our outdoor seating and bar on your next visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Palm Springs soon! Willie
   

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   Sam

   VIP

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Amazing food! All the plates were in point and probably one of the best breakfast in a while
   

   Eight4NineResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your breakfast with us and that all the plates hit the mark. It’s truly rewarding to know we could provide one of the best breakfast experiences you’ve had in a while! We hope to see you again soon for another memorable meal—whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Willie
   

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   David

   Palm Springs

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Really enjoyed our first time at 849. Food was good and fun ambience. If there was a criticism it was very loud and hard to talk to others at the table. All in all, we’ll be back.
   

   Eight4NineResponded 5 days ago

   hank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed your first visit to EIGHT4NINE, especially the food and fun ambiance. We truly appreciate your feedback about the noise level and understand how important it is to have a comfortable atmosphere for conversation. We're always looking for ways to enhance our guests' experience, and your comments help us do just that. We're delighted to hear you'll be back and look forward to welcoming you for another enjoyable visit! Willie
   

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   James

   VIP

   Palm Springs

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Always a fantastic place to meet friends for lunch!
   

   Eight4NineResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad EIGHT4NINE is your go-to spot for meeting friends. Whether it’s our delicious lunch offerings, welcoming atmosphere, or attentive service, we’re thrilled to be a part of your gatherings. Looking forward to hosting you and your friends again soon! Willie
   

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   Neal

   Tallahassee

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Fantastic experience! Celebrated my birthday dinner with great friends.
   

   Eight4NineResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you so much for the glowing review! We’re thrilled you chose Eight4Nine to celebrate your birthday with great friends. It means the world to us to be part of such a special occasion. We hope your evening was as memorable as your kind words are to us. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon for more fantastic experiences! Cheers to another wonderful year ahead! Willie
   

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   Sarah

   Caribbean

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 December 2024

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

   Lovely lunch, wish we’d been given the option to sit inside as it was quite chilly but I didn’t realize there was a back dining room. Great service and delicious food.
   

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   Eight4NineResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your lunch, along with the great service and delicious food. We’re sorry to hear about the chilly seating and will make sure our team is more proactive in offering indoor options for comfort. The back dining room is a hidden gem, and we’d love for you to experience it on your next visit. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Wilie
   

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   Steve

   VIP

   Houston

   40 reviews

   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on 9 December 2024

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

   Amazing meal and a great value. Enjoyed everything.
   

   Eight4NineResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed everything about your visit to EIGHT4NINE. Providing amazing meals at great value is what we aim for, and it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience soon! Willie
   

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   Fred

   VIP

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

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

   Our server David was great. Very attentive, friendly and professional. The food had an off night, because usually, very good. The octopus was rubbery and very tough. The green salad was underdressed and platted sloppily. We really enjoy this restaurant, so we will be back.
   

   Eight4NineResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you so much for your candid feedback and for highlighting David’s fantastic service—he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words! We’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet its usual high standard during your visit, and we appreciate you letting us know about the octopus and salad. Your feedback will be shared with our culinary team to ensure we continue to improve. We’re grateful for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back soon for the exceptional experience you’ve come to expect. Willie
   

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    Michael

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

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

    A beautiful experience for our small company holiday party.
    

    Eight4NineResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for choosing EIGHT4NINE for your company holiday party! We’re thrilled to hear it was a beautiful experience. It’s always an honor to host special gatherings, and we’re glad we could help make your celebration memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back for future events and occasions! Willie
    

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