Thursday 30th of April 2009 12:25:59 PM

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Located next to a Kona Grill and a Cheese Cake Factory. There is a nice red stone facade and a pleasant terrace in the front.

The large curved bar is to your right and the floor-to-ceiling patio doors let in a lot of natural light.

Dark wood beams, tan walls, black stools, exposed stone and lots of wood make this an attractive place. They also have an open kitchen and rooms for groups. The bathrooms have those cool raised bowl sinks. This is a well-put together space.

They have the usual 5 standard GB offerings and the seasonal was a Maibock.

The service at the bar was friendly and prompt. I would describe it as chatty in a good way.

I like the mix of music that they had on. Any time that I can hear Ray LaMontaine and Gomez works for me.

Not sure, but the menu seemed a little larger with more salads, fish and wine offerings than the Midwest GBs.

All-in-all a decent stop if you find yourself in the area.

Friday 23rd of January 2009 02:42:48 PM

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Located on the edge of a Boca Park shopping complex, this location is fairly typical of newer Gordon Biersch restaurants. After passing the patio seating out front, the interior has a long bar and tall table seating on one side near the front with booth and table dining along the other wall and in the back by the kitchen. There are about a dozen taps including their standard brews and seasonals. I enjoyed a Schwarzbier and a Winter Ale. The menu features both pub fare and upscale entrees plus salads and starters (including their famous garlic fries). There is plenty of parking in the shopping center lots.