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#1 AllseeingEye

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Posted 01 April 2018 - 04:17 PM

Although my preference was to take the family to the OB Marina for Easter brunch, Mrs ASE prevailed this year so we went with the Fireside Grill. Big mistake. I hadn't been there in nearly eight years and it'l likely be that long if not longer until the next visit.

 

Although the server was excellent - a very pleasant guy who worked his tail  off - for the price of $35/head his work ethic was unfortunately not enough to salvage the uneven fare at the buffet. The eggs benny were by common agreement the worst any of us have ever experienced in the city, anywhere. The eggs were way underdone - fine if you like them so runny they attempt to slide off your plate and scurry back to their com-padres at the buffet table but not so appetizing to those of us who generally prefer cooked food - and the English muffins were actually so dry everyone at one point remarked "I can't cut my benny!" When tackling a benny with fork and especially knife it should never require all of my 275 pounds to cut a portion off the friggin' thing.... 

 

The bacon had the consistency of rubber - hello! some people actually like crispy bacon folks - and the turkey was really dry. And tough. Conversely the Cesar salad was tasty, as were the bam bam red Thai chili infused prawns. Overall though for nearly $200 factoring in tip, the experience was less than a stellar one unfortunately. It think we'll default back to the OBM next time out....


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#2 lanforod

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Posted 01 April 2018 - 09:35 PM

^ funny. I've done Easter brunch there and at the Marina as well. Agreed, Marina >>> Fireside.

 

Fireside is pretty decent for normal plated meals though.



#3 Nparker

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Posted 01 April 2018 - 09:47 PM

...Fireside is pretty decent for normal plated meals though.

I've never done brunch there, but I had a very memorable (in a good way) dinner at Fireside with friends a couple of years back.



#4 Matt R.

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Posted 02 April 2018 - 12:34 AM

I sure don’t miss working Easter brunch at the marina! What a production. I’ve seen what big hotels do, but they must have double the staff.

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#5 Dr. Barillas

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Posted 02 April 2018 - 10:39 AM

Went for my wifes birthday dinner last year.... Never again. Amazing levels of disappointment with the food and service. 


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#6 lanforod

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Posted 02 April 2018 - 03:30 PM

I generally prefer Med Grill across the street. Its also friendlier on the wallet.


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#7 VicHockeyFan

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Posted 02 April 2018 - 03:33 PM

I suspect they have similar issues that a lot of places have, kitchen staff shortages.  And their slightly remote location (more difficult for those without cars) contributes to that problem.


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