The Banyan House

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   Richard

   VIP

   New York City

   107 reviews

   5.0

   107 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We've been to The Bayon House several times in the last year and a half and have found the food and service to be better each time. Our server, Haley, was great. She was attentive and made some great suggestions.
   

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   Cynthia

   New York City

   22 reviews

   3.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Lively, beautiful restaurant with a great view! Our waitress, Marina was very nice. Two in our party had the grouper. They thought it was overcooked and dry, and it was served over orzos in some kind of congealed sauce…not appetizing at all. I had the halibut, and it was also overcooked and dry. My husband had the ribeye steak. He thought it was ok. We expected the meal to be much better.
   

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   Lisa

   Greater Boston

   9 reviews

   1.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The past a was cold we had a lot able that it was so windy. The waitress never brought us bread. The table was not ready for us and had to be cleaned. The whole experience was horrible. We have been there twice before this was absolutely horrible. Tre manager knew all our pasta was cold and did nothing to comp or offer us anything.
   

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   Jeff

   New York City

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Nice place. We were sat outside. No eating utensils until later. Soup brought without spoons or settings. Small stuff. Food was good. Not great. Waitstaff was excellent! They teamed up to cover the staff shortage. The Grouper was very good. The Risotto was sub par. Portions were equal to the price charged.
   

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   Scott

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Rack of Lamb is excellent. We had a very good first experience.
   

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   Karlen

   VIP

   Tampa

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   This has been one of our favorite restaurants to go to for special occasions. We have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and always bring out of town guests to dine at the Banyan House. We chose to spend our Valentine's Day dinner here this year. Unfortunately, we did not have a great experience. We mostly order the same dishes, and tonight they were just not good. Food was bland, and even adding salt did not help. We brought the issue to our server's attention, who sent over the manager. The manager did not offer to take the items off our tab, or even discount it. He did offer to comp us dessert, however, we had no desire for dessert after such a poor dining experience. We won't be returning anytime soon.
   

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   Pranav

   Tampa

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   Loved the place. Great experience. Had a great time!!! Service was excellent
   

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   Shawn

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   26 reviews

   4.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   It was out first time at The Banyan House. Great location in downtown Wellen Park. Lots of nightlife activity and a live band playing in a public space a short walk from the restaurant. We sat outside and there were kids playing with ball that keep rolling over to our table. Not terribly annoying, but a little distracting. Our server, Chelsea, was super. The cocktails & wine selection were good. The menu had something for everyone. Our food was good - no complaints there. It was lively inside. Overall, a nice experience and would recommend.
   

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   Stephanie

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We went to Banyan House for Valentine’s Day. Wine selection horrible, the restaurant ran out of lobster, we ordered salads that never came and my grouper dinner was warm at the best and very dry. Will not be returning!!
   

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    FIONA

    Southwest Florida

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

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

    It was scrumptious and we will definitely be back! We eat a lot of lamb at home and out and the Rack of Lamb was one of the most tender ever. Our server Carmen was delightful and efficient! Thank you.
    

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