Gershwin's

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1. K

   Kelly

   VIP

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Our food was wonderful and the service was impeccable.
   

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   Christopher

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 19 December 2024

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

   I had my proposal dinner here and it was absolutely perfect.
   

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   Berenice

   El Paso

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 15 December 2024

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

   We were scheduled to have dinner at 8 we showed up a couple of minutes late and we were still asked to wait because our table was being set up. But just standing infront of the door when it’s cold and people are coming in and out was not it. We get seated at our table the 2 seat table closest to the wall in the piano area and it’s unstable wobbling really bad. We asked our sever if they could do something about it and very accommodating was able to fold a napkins to make us a table stopper. Very unusual for a place I know I’m about to spend a bit on. The live music was wonderful, the pianist selection of songs was good. If you want conversation during a meal and you’re not a person the wants to speak loud do not sit in the music area. We got Sangrias to drink they were delicious. We tried getting their charcuterie board but they were out so the server suggested the crab dip it was good. We got Caesar Salads and it wasn’t that good, too much dressing. The dressing itself was not your original. For our entree I wanted the Mahi Mahi but they were also out so the server suggested the salmon (medium) we got our dishes and my salmon was slightly overcooked not enough to return because the food was taking long to come out it’s a Saturday night and they were busy but it was season well. Finally the dessert, we asked for their chocolate cake it screamed store bought, it was hard from sitting in a chill box and we were not impressed. We believe maybe if we sit in a different area and reserve a seating for an earlier time we’ll have a better experience. The service definitely made the experience. It’s a nice looking restaurant overall.
   

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   Sylvia

   VIP

   Richmond

   28 reviews

   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined on 13 December 2024

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

   Really enjoyed live piano by Jana Ross! Server Justin is excellent. Conveniently, he explained the time to prepare entrees and that helped us select from the menu so we could get to a show on time. We left exactly when we expected. This is a great place for a leisurely meal and conversation. It's not a spot for a quick bite. It's to savor the moment. Ambiance is amazing. Take time to look around at all the vintage details. How often have you been rushed through a meal - taking your plate before you're done? Enjoy your visit here. One heads-up - there is an added service charge of 18% that I assume was the required tip. At the bottom of the receipt is space for "additional tip." Lest I forget, yes desserts are very good. Cocktail menu alcohol and non is creative, clever, vintage and modern.
   

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   Michael J

   VIP

   Orlando

   63 reviews

   1.0

   63 reviews

   Dined on 9 December 2024

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

   Server shiukdnt have been left alone on het second day at all. 1. Told my aunt vegetable was carrots, not spinach which she couldn't eat . 2. My friend asked for her appetizers to be delivered with our meals no they didn't happen . 3. My friend was half through her meal when my auntt and I got our meals. 4. Asked for light sauce my fish came out looking like dog food. 5. I have left numerous messages heard nothing back
   

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   Frank

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

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

   Food was excellent in this old Norfolk classic restaurant. The pumpkin soup and pumpkin pie were divine. The entrees were nicely prepared. We ordered house cocktails and wine which were reasonably priced and appropriately decanted. However, the evening went significantly longer than expected due to delays in service, limited/unavailable choices on the menu. Our waiter had a sense of humor but was clearly challenged to account for the hangups. There was a pianist at the front of the restaurant, but we only heard him while entering and leaving due to the long narrow dining room. We had a very cold drafty table seated next to the back wall which is entirely floor to ceiling windows for our delayed meal. In the future, we would ask to be seated more centrally and choose earlier serving times to ensure better menu selection. This is likely to be sound advice for any restaurant but seems especially true for Gershwins.
   

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   Dee

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   1.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

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

   3 of the 4 meals had overcooked meat, 1 cocktail needed to be returned. Entrees were serviced about 1 min after the appetizers arrived. Very disappointed
   

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   Melissa

   Richmond

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 November 2024

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

   We had dinner here last night. We waited over 45 minutes for an appetizer during a time when they weren't very busy. 20 minutes later when our food arrived it was cold. The braised short ribs tasted like over cooked dry pot roast. The mashed potatoes were overwhelming with garlic and cold. The candies carrots were hard and cold. Our waiter barely came to our table and for 18% gratuity already added into the bill that's unacceptable. Will not be returning.
   

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   James

   Raleigh

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 November 2024

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

   We requested to sit close to music. Didn’t know we’d be directly under the piano, next to the entrance and at at two person table next to two additional couples, super cramped. The service was excellent however, downstairs is too small for that many tables.
   

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    Michael

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

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

    No place better to go before and after a show. We went before, and my husband's Alfredo was so good we went back for dessert after and I got an Alfredo to bring home
    

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