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Veer was our server. He was gracious, professional, and courteous. We were able to enjoy the meal with just the right amount of attentiveness. Sometimes servers interrupt in an attempt to move the table along, Veer kept our water glasses filled, made special requests happen effortlessly, and allowed us to enjoy the food and company without interference. Excellent service, would specifically request him again, as I’ve been before and have not had nearly the quality of service or brightness in demeanor. The one major issue was that the beef dishes were smoked and that was not clear on the menu so our younger diners did not expect that and found the beef somewhat less tasty, the filet was overly cooked, as was the medium strip; it was cooked too well. The Pulpo was as always delicious, the mixto charcuterie plate was sublime! The honey, fig spread, and balsamic strawberries made an excellent accompaniment to the cheeses. Manchego was superb and the blue cheese quickly disappeared with its earthy rich flavor accentuated by the honey. The soft goat cheese quickly disappeared. The pan de tomate with lebna was incredible, delicious bread, just the right tartness and smoothness of the lebna married into a perfect symphonic gustatorial delight for the palate! Superb! The carrots, shrimp, and Brussels sprouts rounded out the meal. Each was delicious on its own, and provided a balance of sweet and savory in a hearty parade of deliciousness! Patatas Bravas! As always perfecto! An amazing dining experience, for the teens and the adults in a lively atmosphere with impeccable service. Kudos!

Our server was so lovely and the food was delicious as always. My only complaint is that we were sat at a high top next to the bar, and there was a group of people huddled right next to our table and standing up behind the bar stools. They were blocking the walkway for the server and also so close to our table that we couldn’t really hear each other at times. The men in the group were really loud and obnoxious on top of being in everyone’s way. I’m also a server so I found it really annoying that people were standing around the bar like that in such a narrow space. Management needs to be on top of that for the server’s sake because I felt really bad watching all the servers and support staff struggling to get around the group of people.

Our server Anna was soooo knowledgeable, sooo charming, and just an overall pleasure! All staff were pleasant. Ambiance was good. One huge open dining room, bar, kitchen. Nice casual atmosphere. Food was fan-freaking-tastic! Only disappointment was the calamari, which was just breaded and fried. Not seasoned well. BUT, the rest of it was phenomenal. Beef tartare was silky and buttery. Arancini was rich and cheesy. I had the short rib Marsala which is one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. Finished by a white chocolate apple butter cake that really was the icing on the cake! Beautiful job North. We will most certainly be back to see you!

Gaucho’s Prime in King of Prussia offers an authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience with top-quality meats, a fantastic salad bar, drinks, and excellent service. The picanha, filet mignon, and lamb chops are perfectly cooked, and the variety of sides, including feijoada, pão de queijo, and banana frita, adds to the experience. The staff is attentive, and the ambiance is upscale yet welcoming. Great value for a rodízio—we highly recommend it!

This was the first time we visited Estia and we had a wonderful experience. We started with an array of apps including octopus and spanakopita-both of them were excellent and not to be missed. The spanakopita was one of best I’ve had outside of Greece-it tasted as though it were prepared by a grandmother and had a delicious buttery crust-not the usual phyllo which can often be badly prepared. The Estia chips were a bit underwhelming, and the lemon potatoes were undercooked with no sign of any citrus. Our entrees of halibut and swordfish kabob were both delicious, with the standout being the halibut -PERFECTLY cooked and wonderful with the olive tapenade. The swordfish was also excellent but ever so slightly overcooked. As first time diners and also because it was my birthday, we got an array of desserts on the house…and they were all PHENOMENAL….from the Greek yogurt cheese cake with honey, to the almond cookies and the baklava -it’s really hard to say which one was my fave-they were all outstanding in their own right. In terms of the wine, we selected a bottle and they didn’t have it…so, they offered us a comparable one with a higher price tag but lowered the price to match the cost of the bottle we ordered-that translates into fantastic customer service. Who does that?? A rare find these days…. Our server was personable, knowledgable and very attentive. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Estia and would return in the future