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Eastside - Central Kitchen restaurant
6.1

Central Kitchen

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • American
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Experimental menu, hit or miss

While the Central Kitchen Burger explodes with flavor and the Penne Pesto Pasta satisfies with its al dente finish, the overall food experience swings wildly between underwhelming to inspired. The hit or miss taste and inconsistent freshness offsets the generally generous portions and broad variety of offerings on the menu.

  • Great Variety

    Extensive selections ensure something for everyone's taste on the menu.

  • Okay Taste

    Standard fare with good and bad dishes, big menu, reasonable prices.

  • Low Quality

    Inconsistent quality and blandness, even if not frozen, impacts experience.

Top 3 dishes at Central Kitchen

  1. 1

    Central Kitchen Burger 🏆

    Noted as 'absolutely the bomb' with bacon and avocado recommended.

    Central Kitchen Burger dish
  2. 2

    Brussel Sprouts

    Cooked to perfection with a glazed sauce, hint of sweetness, truly delicious.

    Brussel Sprouts dish
  3. 3

    BBQ Chicken Pizza

    Delicious flavor with live music on some nights enhances the experience.

    BBQ Chicken Pizza dish

Vibe: Idyllic views, dull drinks

Despite its shortcomings in the food department, Central Kitchen shines in its ambiance. The picturesque view of fountains and courtyard creates a tranquil dining atmosphere further enhanced by live music. However, the experience is slightly undercut by the lackluster drinks menu both in terms of quality and price.

  • Great Ambiance

    Picturesque, tranquil view enhances dining into a beautiful experience.

  • Bad Drinks

    Menu items are overpriced, including potentially the drinks.

Perks: Services vary, outdoor welcomed

Regardless of its hard-to-find location and numerous complaints about parking, the restaurant wins brownie points for its amazing service and extensive dietary options. The available outdoor seating offers a respite, although its pros and cons aren't fully covered. Moreover, potential diners in large groups may want to look elsewhere due to the restaurant's handling of crowd.

  • Great Service

    Friendly staff, quick service repeatedly highlighted in positive experiences.

  • Okay Outdoor

    Outdoor seating is ample, though reviews don't detail setting, comfort fully

  • Bad For Groups

    Cramped seating, long waits, inability to handle big groups highlighted.