Cuckoo's Nest Menu - Old Saybrook, CT

Long-running joint serving an eclectic Mexican & Cajun menu in a casual, 2-level space with a patio. Based on 945 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery

Cuckoo's Nest 06475

Address:
1712 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Phone: (860) 399-8189

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Hours

Saturday	12–10 PM
Sunday	12–8 PM
Monday (Labor Day)	12–9 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	12–9 PM
Wednesday	12–9 PM
Thursday	12–9 PM
Friday	12–10 PM

Appetizer Platters
Bandito Platter 7 layer Mexican bean dip with cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, onions, olives and tomatoes. Includes 2 bags of corn chips.	$60.00
Mexican Fiesta Platter a mountain of guacamole garnished with chopped tomatoes, onions, scallions, olives, jalapenos. 2 bags corn chips, 1 pint salsa.	$80.00
Buffalo Wings 40 jumbo wings with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.	$80.00
Fried Chicken Fingers 30 pieces with remoulade and barbecue sauce for dipping.	$60.00
Quesadillas Grilled flour tortillas, cheese and black beans. 40 pieces: pint sour cream	$60.00
Chicken Or Steak Quesadillas 40 pieces; grilled flour tortillas with cheese; served with a pint of sour cream.	$80.00
Mexskins 30 pieces with spiced beef, onions, scallions, cheddar; includes a cup of sour cream and ranch dressing.	$60.00
Wild Chiles 40 jalapenos stuffed with black beans, cream cheese, breaded and deep fried. Served with 2 cups of remoulade sauce for dipping.	$90.00
Coconut Shrimp 40 butterflied shrimp w/ sweet & sour mango sauce for dipping.	$65.00
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp (3) lbs. popcorn shrimp with a pint of remoulade sauce.	$50.00
Cajun Catfish Fingers 30 pieces House made served with a pint of remoulade sauce.	$70.00
Monterrey Salad Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, shredded cheese with creamy garlic and herbs and spices dressings
Children’s Menu
Hamburger	$12.00
Nachos A half portion of our appetizer nachos. Corn tortilla chips, melted cheese and refried bean dip	$12.00
Hot Dog	$12.00
Taco Or Burrito Beef, chicken or cheese	$12.00
Fried Chicken Fingers	$12.00
Kids Grilled Chicken	$12.00
Penne Pasta Choice of Meat sauce or butter with grated cheese	$12.00
Kid Quesadilla Cheese, Chicken or Steak	$12.00
Kid Sundae 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce or strawberries and whipped cream	$3.00
Worms In Dirt 2 Scoops of vanilla ice cream, oreo crumbs and gummy worms, whipped cream	$3.00
Desserts
Fried Ice Cream Vanilla ice cream rolled in graham cracker crumbs and oats then flash fried! Served with Hershey’s chocolate sauce or maple syrup, whipped cream.	$4.99
Flan Custard and caramel.	$3.99
Key Lime Pie Our classic recipe made with Florida Key lime juice in a graham cracker crust.	$4.95
Mudslide Pie Milk chocolate mousse, Oreos, dark chocolate ganache, raspberry sauce.	$5.95
Sopaipillas Mexican fried dough! Served warm with whipped cream. Choice of honey, strawberries or chocolate sauce.	$4.50
Chocolate Lava Cake A la mode.	$6.99
Tollhouse Pie Deep dish chocolate chip cookie with walnuts and whipped cream. Served warm with vanilla ice cream.	$4.99
Bananas Foster A whole banana drenched in a special sauce of banana liqueur, rum, brown sugar, nutmeg; served over vanilla ice cream.	$5.99
Mexican Kahlua
Keoke Brandy, Tia Maria and rum
Calypso Tia Maria and rum
Jamaican Tia Maria
Irish Jamesons
Nutty Irishman Bailey’s Irish Cream & Cream & Frangelico
Dublin Bailey’s Irish Cream
MENU
Tequila Strip Steak 14 oz. Grilled NY Strip, mashed potatoes, grilled zucchini and squash, roasted garlic butter, fresh rosemary, and a tequila shot. Served flaming.	$30.00
Salmon Patron The Bosses favorite! Oven roasted with BBQ rub, and mango salsa. Served with white rice & black beans, and broccoli.	$28.00
Taco Lasagna Home Made Mexican ground beef, sliced bell peppers & jalapenos, layers of cheddar & Ricotta cheese & cilantro, topped with tomatoes and scallions.	$25.00
Chroizo With Blackened Scallops Fresh Blackened Scallops with house-made, spicy chorizo & corn salsa(Mixed bell peppers, corn, chorizo, cilantro, and lemon) & crispy corn tortillas.	$30.00
Cajun Prime Rib 18 oz. Boneless roast, generously seasoned & broiled to your desire. Served with broccoli and macaroni & cheese.	$30.00
Dinner Combinations Choices: beef, chicken, cheese or bean only – Taco, Enchilada, Empanada, Tostada, Burrito, Tamale. Served with rice & beans, guacamole & sour cream.
Tuna Chimichurri Sesame seared and sliced rare: with sriracha slaw, drizzle cilantro lime pesto, white rice, wasabi and teriyaki sauce	$28.00
Vegan Spicy Lasagna Corn tortillas layered with mushrooms, onions, jalapenos, zucchini, and red sauce, served with fresh tomatoes, and creamy garlic aioli.	$20.00
Cajun Chicken Penne Grilled spiced chicken breast, sauteed with broccoli and sun dried tomatoes, in a light Cajun cream sauce.	$24.00
Pasta Jambalaya Shrimp, Cajun chicken, Italian sausage & mushrooms sauteed w/olive oil & garlic tossed with penne pasta in a creole tomato sauce; topped with shredded parmesan cheese.	$22.00
Chicken Marinated in lime juice and olive oil, sauteed with mixed vegetables, served with rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & warm tortillas.	$20.00
Steak Marinated in lime juice and olive oil, sauteed with mixed vegetables, served with rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & warm tortillas.	$22.00
Chicken & Steak* Combo Marinated in lime juice and olive oil, sauteed with mixed vegetables, served with rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & warm tortillas.	$22.00
Shrimp Shrimp, marinated in lime juice and olive oil, sauteed with mixed vegetables, served with rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & warm tortillas.	$30.00
Veggies Marinated in lime juice and olive oil, sauteed with mixed vegetables, served with rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & warm tortillas.	$19.00
Pork Sizzling Fajitas Marinated in lime juice and olive oil, sauteed with mixed vegetables, served with rice, guacamole, sour cream, cheese & warm tortillas.	$20.00
Mango Salmon Tacos Crisp fresh salmon, with shredded lettuce, avocado, and mango salsa.	$22.00
Tacos Al Pastor White corn tortillas with marinated pork, grilled pineapple, red onions; served with rice and beans.	$22.00
Street Tacos (3) 3 Soft corn tortillas, choice of pork, shredded beef, chicken, or chorizo; with red Mexican slaw, and guasaca sauce.	$17.00
Vegan Tacos Corn Tortilla or Lettuce wrap. Crispy Buffalo cauliflower, mexican coleslaw (Red cabbage, red onions, cilantro, lime, white vinegar, and avocado.)	$17.00
Tacos 3 Crunchy corn, or soft flour tortillas, with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Choice of beef, chicken, or chorizo.
Fried Fish Tacos Atlantic codfish	$20.00
Surf And Turf Tacos 1 grilled shrimp taco and 1 steak taco	$23.00
Grilled Fish Tacos Mahi Mahi	$20.00
Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos 6 large grilled shrimp	$21.00
Chimichanga Grande Fried soft flour tortilla, filled with refried black beans, beef, chicken or vegetables; topped with cheese, olives, and tomatoes. Side of sour cream.	$18.00
Burrito Grande (Beef or Chicken) lettuce, tomatoes, cheese; side of sour cream.	$18.00
Vegan Burritos Roasted curry cauliflower, black beans, fresh tomatoes, fresh jalapenos, avocado, and fresh lime. served with white rice.	$18.00
Mexican Steak Caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, and american cheese.	$18.00
Spicy BBQ Pork Pulled pork with red cabbage.	$18.00
Veggie Verde Spinach, avocado, shredded carrots, onions, black beans, and salsa verde.	$18.00
Buffalo Chicken Crispy or grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese dressing.	$18.00
Empanadas Homemade turnovers, 1 beef, & 1 chicken, with olives; topped with chipotle sauce, guasaca sauce, and pico de gallo.	$15.00
Tostadas 2 crispy corn tortillas with refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese, with choice of: Chicken Tinga, Chile Mango Salmon, Lime cucumber Tuna, or Beef.	$16.00
Tamales 2 House made, steamed masa in corn huskS, topped with enchilada sauce, onions, scallions, and cheese. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, or cheese.	$12.00
3 Compadres Tamales 1 Chicken with salsa verde, 1 pork with salsa roja, 1 queso with tomatoes, jalapenos and epazote.	$16.00
Enchiladas 2 soft corn tortillas topped with enchilada sauce, onions, scallions, and cheese. Filled with choice of: chicken, beef, cheese, chorizo, spinach & mushroom, or shrimp ranchera (+$2 ea.)	$12.00
Fajita A large, grilled flour tortilla, filled with steak or chicken, sauteed vegetables, and chipotle bbq sauce, topped with cheese.	$16.00
Guacamole Burger 8 Oz. Angus burger, lettuce, tomato, fresh jalapenos, house made guacamole, and tortilla chips.	$17.00
Salmon Mexican Burger 8 oz. house made salmon burger, (jalapenos, red onions, bell pepper mix, cilantro, and lemon) Mexican coleslaw, (red cabbage, red onions, and cilantro) with chipotle aioli.	$17.00
Reaper Burger 8 oz Angus burger, sharp cheddar, arugula, tomato, avocado, and lime cream aioli; with a Carolina Reaper pepper.	$17.00
Southwest Chicken Sandwich Grilled chicken breast with Creole sauce, avocado, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato.	$17.00
Spicy Veggie Burger Quinoa, black beans, pinto beans, jalapenos, mixed bell peppers, and salsa verde, with Buffalo cauliflower side. *Vegan	$17.00
Jaime’s Famous Burger 8oz Angus burger with cheddar cheese, onions, mushrooms, bacon, and avocado. With cilantro cream sauce, served with spicy fries.	$17.00
Original Nachos Corn tortilla chips w/melted cheese & refried bean dip	$14.00
Classic Quesadilla 12-inch, soft flour tortilla filled with cheese, and black beans, garnished with pico de gallo and sour cream	$14.00
Connecticut Nachos Corn tortilla chips topped w/melted cheese, refried bean dip, spiced ground beef, jalapenos & tomatoes, served w/guacamole & sour cream	$17.00
Chili Con Carne Ground beef chili made w/pinto beans & served w/flour tortilla chips
Chili Con Queso A cup of bubbling hot cheese w/jalapenos & tomatoes, served w/flour tortilla chips	$11.00
Molcajete Guacamole Only Fresh ripe Hass Avocados, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and cilantro, with a touch of salt and fresh lime. Made to order!	$12.00
Fried Coconut Shrimp With sweet n sour mango sauce
Chicken Southwest Quesadilla Grilled chicken, black bean and corn salsa, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and avocado.	$18.00
Pulled Pork Quesadilla Spicy BBQ Pulled POrk, red cabbage, cilantro, and American cheese.	$18.00
Shrimp A La Diabla Quesadilla Grilled Shrimp, salsa a la Diabla, coleslaw, and American cheese.	$21.00
Vegetable Quesadilla Grilled zucchini, grilled yellow squash, caramelized onions, and mushrooms, with guasaca sauce. *Vegan	$16.00
Wings Bone In with choice of Buffalo sauce, A la Diabla, Mango, or Grilled Mexican rub; served with celery and blue cheese dressing	$12.00
Buffalo Cauliflower With creamy garlic dressing for dipping. *Vegan	$12.00
Mexican Street Corn Corn on the Cob grilled with chipotle mayo, cilantro, paprika, & Parmesan cheese.	$9.00
Sopa Azteca Tender bits of chicken in a tomato broth topped with crisp tortilla strips, cheese and fresh avocado slices.
Rockefeller Our famous creamy mushroom and spinach chowder with shrimp, croutons, and cheese.
Cajun Gumbo Classic New Orleans style w/Andouille smoked sausage, shrimp, & rice
Taco Salad Tomato-basil tortilla shell, crisp romaine lettuce, red onions, jalapenos, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn and jack cheese.	$16.00
Southwestern Caesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce w/classic Caesar dressing, tossed w/black beans, onions, carrots, peppers & fried corn tortilla chips, topped w/Parmesan.	$14.00
Burrito Bowl Roasted ears of corn, avocado dipped in black seeds, red onion, quinoa, and black beans, with shredded lettuce. In a crispy tortilla bowl.	$17.00
Mexican Salad Arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper mix, avocado, and roasted corn.	$14.00
Monterrey Salad Crisp iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and shredded Monterrey Jack salad.	$12.00
Grilled Shrimp Primavera Salad Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, carrots, peppers, cranberries, parmesan cheese & cilantro-lime vinaigrette	$12.00
Jambalaya Rice W/shrimp, chicken & sausage	$15.00
Spanish Rice	$4.00
White Basmati Rice	$4.00
Spanish Rice & Beans	$5.00
Pinto Or Refried Beans	$4.00
French Fries	$5.00
Spicy Fries	$6.00
Tortillas Warm flour or corn
Green Chili Sour Cream 2 oz. garnish	$2.00
Pico De Gallo 2 oz. garnish	$2.00
Guacamole 2 oz. garnish	$3.00
Sliced Avocado	$4.50
Salsa Verde 2 oz. Spicy, green salsa.	$2.00
Bag Of Chips To Go	$4.00
Salsa To Go
Mexican Jarritos Soda Lemon-lime, Strawberry, Orange, Grapefruit, Sangria, Fruit Punch, Pineapple, passion fruit	$3.00
Fresh Brewed Coffee Regular or Decaf	$2.50
Tea Or Herbal Tea	$2.50
Milk	$2.50
Juice	$2.50
Hot Chocolate	$3.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Barq’s Root Beer, Raspberry Iced Tea, Ginger Ale, Pink Lemonade, Iced Tea	$3.00
Soda, Iced Tea & Lemonade Refills	$1.00
Cajun Style Hot & spicy seasoning using our carefully selected blend of the freshest spices available to bring out the natural flavor of the main ingredient. Spices include white, black & red peppers, garlic, thyme, basil, paprika &/or fennel seed
Chimichurri Fresh chopped parsley, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, garlic, lime juice and olive oil
Empanada Homemade turnover filled with beef or chicken, olives, spices, topped with guasaca and ancho sauce
Tamale Corn dough steamed in a corn husk; topped with enchilada sauce, onions, jack cheese
Tostada A crispy corn tortilla with refried beans, beef or chicken, lettuce, Pico de Gallo and cheese
Enchilada Soft corn tortillas filled and topped with tomato sauce, onions, scallions, cheese
Burrito Soft flour tortilla with refried beans, beef of chicken; topped with onions, scallions, sauce and cheese
Taco Crispy corn or soft flour tortilla, beef or chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese
Ancho-Chipotle Sauce Sour cream based sauce with smoked jalapenos and ancho Chile powder
Guasaca Sauce Avocado, lime juice, green peppers
Dinner Platters
Fajitas Bar Chicken & Steak Fajitas (2.5 lb. ea) with veggies, rice, pint each guacamole, sour cream and salsa. 48 soft flour tortillas
Taco Bar Build your own 6 lbs. spiced taco beef, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded cheddar, pint of salsa and sour cream. 24 hard corn taco shells and 24 soft flour tortillas.*custom taco bars can be created to meet your needs!
Burritos Platter 10 beef and 10 chicken burritos each with refried beans, sauce, onions, scallions and melted cheese.
Cajun Chicken & Penne Pasta With broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes in a mildly spiced Cajun cream sauce with shredded parmesan cheese.
Pasta Jambalaya Cajun chicken, shrimp, Italian sausage, mushrooms tossed with penne pasta and our creole tomato sauce with shredded parmesan cheese.
Cajun Jambalaya A rice dish with andouille sausage, Cajun chicken, shrimp, mushrooms and green onions simmered with creole sauce.
Spanish Rice Platter
Pinto Beans Platter
Specials This Week – August 31st, 2023
Rockefeller Soup Creamy seafood soup with spinach, mushrooms and shrimp topped with croutons and cheese.
Campechana De Mariscos Mexican shrimp cocktail, with tomato, cucumber, onions, jalapenos, olives, lime juice, and hot sauce; served with corn chips.	$12.95
Scallop Ceviche Red onion, cilantro, leche de Tigre, and fresh scallops sprinkled with Tajin. Served with a sweet potato puree and fresh corn tortilla chips.	$14.95
Chicken Roll Crispy chicken, cucumbers, carrots, and scallions, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Served with sweet chili sauce.	$11.95
Chimichanga De Cochinita Shredded pork with pickled onions and banana peppers, topped with salsa Verde and cheese. Served with Spanish rice and black beans.	$21.95
Bandeja Mexicana 8oz New York Strip steak, served with rice and beans, plantains, and 2 fried eggs.	$26.95
Bacalao Frito Beer battered cod fish served with mashed sweet potatoes, and cilantro lime rice; topped with creamy cilantro.	$28.95
Tromba Barrel Select Tromba Reposado tequila, hand selected in Mexico and bottled especially for Cuckoo’s Nest!
Tres Leches Cake Topped with mango and strawberries.	$8.95
Churros Tossed in cinnamon sugar. Served with chocolate & caramel.	$8.95
Banquets and Parties
Mexican Fiesta Family Style Rice & Beans for each table.2 Appetizers per 5 people.Each Guest will choose their own entree from the following:(3) Tacos – beef or chicken (2) Tostadas – beef or chicken(2) Burritos – beef, chicken, or cheese(3) Enchiladas – beef, chicken, or cheeseFajitas – (3) roll your own, beef, chicken, or vegetableAppetizers:Bandito – 7 layer bean dipWings – Choice of SauceCheese & Bean QuesadillasMexskins – Beef or VegetableCoconut ShrimpCajun Catfish FingersMolcajete GuacamoleFried Chicken TendersWild Chilies	$20.00
Mexican Buffet Includes Taco and Fajitas Bar, rice, beans, and Bandito platter (7 layer dip)Mixed vegetablesTaco BeefFajita ChickenLettuce, and TomatoesCheeseJalapenosSour Cream & GuacamoleWarm, soft tortillasCrunchy Corn shells	$25.00
Premium Buffet – Choose 2 Entrees, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable And 1 Salad 1. Steak Chimichurri Pork Loin with pineapple sauce Stuffed Sole Chicken Fajitas2. Penne Pasta with broccoli & sun-dried tomatoes in a cream sauce. Penne pasta with a Creole tomato sauce. Primavera rice Roasted Potatoes 3. Sauteed Vegetable medley Green beans with bacon Collard Greens Roasted broccoli or cauliflower4.Primavera Salad Monterrey Salad Southwest Caesar Salad	$25.00
Formal Dinners Served with choice of Primavera, or House Salad.Guests will chose 1 entree from the following:NY Strip – With or without Cajun spices. Served with mashed potatoes, grilled zucchini & squash, and elote.Salmon Patron – Roasted with a BBQ rub and mango salsa. Served with white rice & black beans, and broccoli.Blackened Mahi Mahi – Yucatan Style, pan roasted, served with shredded crispy potatoes, mango black bean salsa, and quinoa.Cajun Chicken with Penne Pasta- Grilled, spiced chicken breast, sauteed with broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes, in a light cream sauce.	$35.00
Appetizer Add On Appetizers To be added to a banquet menu or for Take Out only.Bandito – 7 layer bean dip. $60Wings – Choice of Sauce. $84Cheese & Bean Quesadillas. $60Mexskins – Beef or Vegetable. $60Coconut Shrimp. $85Molcajete Guacamole. $75Fried Chicken Tenders. $80
Dessert Add On Fresh Fruit Platter $2 pp.Sopapillas $2 pp. with chocolate sauce or honey.Fried Ice Cream $3 pp. with chocolate sauce or maple syrup.

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Amber Forrest

Still one of our Favorite places to go out.

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Stacy Litchford

Cuckoo’s Nest is a great Mexican restaurant. The decore is fun with lots of interesting things and the food was fresh and tasty. Get the pricy pear Margherita if you’ve never tried prickly pear. I got the street tacos with chorizo which were fantastic. My uncle swears by the creamy garlic dressing on the salad and loves the rice and beans. My aunt enjoys the salsa which has a kick to it but not too spicy. Highly recommended for Mexican cuisine in the area.

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John P

Food was good. Service and atmosphere were great.

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Izzy Equestrian

I wish I could give this place more stars but I can’t… the food was ok it really was not the best, they charge you for everything as well. They charge you for the salsa refills as well as drinks. The refill price is high. They charged $2.50 for a salsa refill same as the chips and more for a drink. We got a margarita and they charged us for the flavor of the drink also for it to be frozen.. that is $5 extra on top of the drink price! Also, our sever was also not good. She seemed very disoriented..

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Nikki Deshensky

Hubby and I came here last night for an early dinner. First, our server, Jacob- laid back, attentive, professional and friendly- was awesome! Drinks were yummy, especially the white sangria, and the catfish appetizer was amazing. My shrimp and asparagus fajitas were sizzly and cooked perfectly, while hubby’s traditional combo was off the hook. We somehow squeezed in the lava cake and left, thoroughly happy, to take turns on the treadmill. What an awesome place!

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Pearl Miran

First off I want to say service was good. Our waiter was so attentive and sweet- it was his first day and he did great.

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Linda Sirois

We were a group of eight and we spent $200 and we still have to pay an extra for salsa and chips. Unacceptable. Margarita Monday for 5 dollars and got the bill had to pay 2 dollars for flavor 3 dollars for frozen. The waitress should have mentioned all the extra costs also for drink refills. We had no idea about extra costs.

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Chris C

We sat on the outside patio. Very nice, lots of atmosphere with painted walls and picnic tables. There’s a bar outside. Didn’t see main dining area. Lunch menu had good choices. There is a senior discount. We had steak fajitas with rice. Very delicious. Due to food allergies I asked for some changes on the preparations. They were very accommodating. Restrooms clean, parking lot, pleasant staff. They did charge for drink refills.

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Randy Wilson

We went during what I assume was the typical dinner rush, so I came in with the expectation that things might be a little slow… This was the SLOWEST. The food was decent, although some dishes were better than others. The fish tacos were really just a piece of fish with a slice of avocado and a few chunks of mango, no sauce or salsa to bring together and sort of flavor profile.

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Kristin Brown

Had a fantastic lunch with my family ! Our waitress was friendly and sweet. Food and drinks were delicious. Will definitely be back soon.

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