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InfiniteChicken t1_j41rja3 wrote
The only two places on the list that I'd recommend are Gracies and maybe Xaco Taco. I agree that the list isn't super hot this year.
LilOrganicCoconut t1_j41u5av wrote
Gracie’s is amazing but on the luxury end of the budget - their sister restaurant Ellie’s might be a good shout. Sarto is great quality, moderately priced depending on what you order. I’ve been to other spots on the list, like Nick’s, and didn’t feel they were memorable.
I’m actually disappointed in the list but I say this as someone who keeps saying “in this economy?!” My coins will remain in my pocket haha.
totoop t1_j41ze8e wrote
I'm confused, has Ellie's stopped doing dinner service? I know they didn't always do it but went there once for dinner like 2 or 3 years ago and it was fantastic....quality was comparable to Gracie's but a simpler menu and cheaper, it was honestly a steal.
LilOrganicCoconut t1_j422bae wrote
I think so! When I was in recently, they just had sweets and drinks in the evening. It looks like they changed their hours :/
noungning t1_j42aunz wrote
The only restaurant we go to during RW is Capital Grille now. But I just checked the restaurant list and Matunuck is on it. Definitely some good options there since they added a bunch more restaurants.
Alarmed_Nebula3917 t1_j43dggq wrote
Great northern barbecue
BingBong022 t1_j43y0eg wrote
Circe is solid
burgritto_22 t1_j44c9cq wrote
Would agree the list this year wasn't particularly compelling. I've always liked to use it to try restaurants I'd not been to yet and. . .meh on any that made the list in that category.
However, my husband and I did New Rivers last spring during restaurant week. Definitely on the pricier end of things, but the restaurant week menu made it feasible. Would be a really nice atmosphere and a cozy place to have dinner on a cold January night. Sarto is usually a good bet as well.
Choc401 OP t1_j46l35y wrote
I went to Moonshine Alley yesterday and their 3 course choices were pretty good for $25.
WickedDog310 t1_j4783l0 wrote
Going on Sunday, this is good to hear!
Choc401 OP t1_j47d29d wrote
The skillet cookie with a scoop of oreo ice cream was delicious.
bungocheese t1_j496jbr wrote
I don't love sartos menu but it's a cool spot, couldn't get a res at new rivers but I've heard good things, pasta beach is good but they didn't post their menu
sandsonik t1_j4i72lk wrote
They're not on the list?
Mountain_Bill5743 t1_j41huhr wrote
Lived here for years and go to RW a lot, but not super recently. I gotta be honest that the offerings and participating restaurants were super underwhelming this year. Gracies has a decent amount off of their 5 course if that'a your thing, but it's definitely a splurge.