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96.14999771118164% positive |
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Personally, I thought the ambience was nice, the entertainment was pretty good (especially the main chic that was belly dancing), but the food & drinks were just okay in my opinion. ”
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The food is exceptional and the ambience is amazing. ”
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The decor is stunning and over the top. ”
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Great decor, bad service ”
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can understand if the establishment call themselves "Palace" for its nice decor, and authentic imports that could really be enjoyed by urban patrons of a lovely and sophisticated city such as Chicago. ”
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We were seated at a table with a pretty good view to the stage and came right on time to catch the belly dancer show which was excellent. ”
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The show was good, people seem to really enjoy it cause one guy from the audience tried to go on stage and give a dance, which I thought was really awesome cause this place made everyone feel comfortable, relaxed. ”
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Again excellent food, great for a fun date too, also great entertainment, it really starts from the people, moves on with the excellent food, and ends with a great entertaining night, They give great portions as well, and it is not too expensive. ”
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The decor was beautiful but prices were jacked up to pay for it and for the show. ”
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This is a beatiful restaraunt with amazing decor, food is excellent, priced well, portions are generous and service is fast and friendly. ”
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eat out so often - Alhambra is not where you go to just get a meal - you go to experience a fun, unique evening. ”
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beautiful decor,nul food ”
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The decor is georgous and funishings are very tasteful. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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reasonably priced and the desserts were great. ”
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| drinks |
75.0% positive |
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Standing outside in freezing weather for 20 minutes to get in after paying $120 for a ticket, waiting 20 minutes to get a drink, wasting half the night trying to get close to a bathroom, being treated rudely by the entire staff, horrible food. ”
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Personally, I thought the ambience was nice, the entertainment was pretty good (especially the main chic that was belly dancing), but the food & drinks were just okay in my opinion. ”
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Only thing I really wish they had frozen drinks and not so much the mixes, ( I really like frozen pina coladas) I hear they have salsa dancing, plannig on coming back for that. ”
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Once another waiter knocked a menu out of my dad's hand and a few minutes later spilled a drink all over his nice suit. ”
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| food quality |
72.14000225067139% positive |
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We found the food (we ate mostly appetizers) really tasty, well proportioned. ”
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Only thing I really wish they had frozen drinks and not so much the mixes, ( I really like frozen pina coladas) I hear they have salsa dancing, plannig on coming back for that. ”
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Mixed plattter was good I must admit, Then we asked for a glass of water, it smelled like eggs. ”
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most amazing scenery, entertainment on the weekends and the food is not to disappoint. ”
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we order chicken kabob, tons of rice and only 4 tiny pcs of chicken. ”
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What a difference a year makes, I visited when it recently opened service was awful, but now WOW food is GREAT, service was great, we were greet ed by a young polite host. ”
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our meal was great, we ordered the lamb and the surf and turf which was awesome (reasonable priced) service was good, our server was Roy he is fast and really knows his stuff. ”
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But nothing can make up for the incredibly bad food. ”
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Slow service, cold, bad, wrong food. ”
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Prices are a bit high, but the food is good and portions are ample so it feels like a good deal. ”
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My wife is from Brazil where Arabic food seems to be more popular than here in the States and she's also a very good belly dancer, so even though I was originally looking for an authentic Brazilian ? ”
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The customer service was poor and the food was average at best. ”
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beautiful decor,nul food ”
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The food is exceptional and the ambience is amazing. ”
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The food was disappointing as well. ”
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I've read some of the reviews, anybody who doesn't like this restaurant doesn't know good and properly prepared arabic food. ”
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Personally, I thought the ambience was nice, the entertainment was pretty good (especially the main chic that was belly dancing), but the food & drinks were just okay in my opinion. ”
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absolutely do not recommend coming here for a good meal unless you want an expensive, unsatisfying meal. ”
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Go to a mom and pop mediterranean restaurant if you want real authentic food. ”
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If you want great authentic middle eastern cuisine this is the place to come. ”
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eat out so often - Alhambra is not where you go to just get a meal - you go to experience a fun, unique evening. ”
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Awful food. ”
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This is a beatiful restaraunt with amazing decor, food is excellent, priced well, portions are generous and service is fast and friendly. ”
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can understand if the establishment call themselves "Palace" for its nice decor, and authentic imports that could really be enjoyed by urban patrons of a lovely and sophisticated city such as Chicago. ”
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Standing outside in freezing weather for 20 minutes to get in after paying $120 for a ticket, waiting 20 minutes to get a drink, wasting half the night trying to get close to a bathroom, being treated rudely by the entire staff, horrible food. ”
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Beautiful Place, food was very good, I must admit I was surprised with this one. ”
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went to this place for my dad's birthday hoping for great food and a great time. ”
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The food was ok but the service was awful! ”
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Well, let me start by saying, the food was nothing to write about, very expensive, service was ok, ordinary. ”
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You get to be the biggest and best by serving, the best food, and Alhambra really does. ”
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Again excellent food, great for a fun date too, also great entertainment, it really starts from the people, moves on with the excellent food, and ends with a great entertaining night, They give great portions as well, and it is not too expensive. ”
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Finally a server came to our table and took our pre-set 5 course meal order ($105 per person! ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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Once another waiter knocked a menu out of my dad's hand and a few minutes later spilled a drink all over his nice suit. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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The show was good, people seem to really enjoy it cause one guy from the audience tried to go on stage and give a dance, which I thought was really awesome cause this place made everyone feel comfortable, relaxed. ”
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If you want great authentic middle eastern cuisine this is the place to come. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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My wife however, absolutely loved the place and wants to go there again. ”
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| service |
54.80999946594238% positive |
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Alhambra is pretty, but it has bad management, not enough waiters, and no hospitality. ”
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The only plus - the waiter was congenial and the bus staff tried to be attentive. ”
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Bad bad experience--very inattentive staff and they don't even know what is going on at their own establishment, since we were given misleading info from everyone. ”
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ITs so great and the service was great too, from the valet at the door to the hostess and wait staff. ”
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Bad service ”
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The service was slow, and every time we asked for something, it took at least 20 minutes to get it. ”
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The food was ok but the service was awful! ”
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What a difference a year makes, I visited when it recently opened service was awful, but now WOW food is GREAT, service was great, we were greet ed by a young polite host. ”
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I've never had bad service. ”
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get my self to leave $50 tip for the most terrible service! ”
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Well, let me start by saying, the food was nothing to write about, very expensive, service was ok, ordinary. ”
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Again excellent food, great for a fun date too, also great entertainment, it really starts from the people, moves on with the excellent food, and ends with a great entertaining night, They give great portions as well, and it is not too expensive. ”
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This is the place for GREAT FOOD, GREAT customer service, and lot of FUN ”
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waiter, Alexander, was AWESOME, pleasant and professional, but couldn? ”
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The show was good, people seem to really enjoy it cause one guy from the audience tried to go on stage and give a dance, which I thought was really awesome cause this place made everyone feel comfortable, relaxed. ”
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Standing outside in freezing weather for 20 minutes to get in after paying $120 for a ticket, waiting 20 minutes to get a drink, wasting half the night trying to get close to a bathroom, being treated rudely by the entire staff, horrible food. ”
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our meal was great, we ordered the lamb and the surf and turf which was awesome (reasonable priced) service was good, our server was Roy he is fast and really knows his stuff. ”
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Slow service, cold, bad, wrong food. ”
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Finally a server came to our table and took our pre-set 5 course meal order ($105 per person! ”
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The customer service was poor and the food was average at best. ”
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Service was fast and the server was very polite (Tim) The show is amazing ! ”
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Good show but the worst service ever! ”
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Great decor, bad service ”
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Once another waiter knocked a menu out of my dad's hand and a few minutes later spilled a drink all over his nice suit. ”
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This is a beatiful restaraunt with amazing decor, food is excellent, priced well, portions are generous and service is fast and friendly. ”
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KNOW how it is when its packed and everyone is running around like crazy trying to get everything out for their table, and I perfectly aware that on a busy night its absolutely impossible to get 100% good service sometimes not even 50% - which would be ”
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| value |
66.66999816894531% positive |
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There are too many great restaurants in Chicago to give Alhambra your money. ”
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Well, let me start by saying, the food was nothing to write about, very expensive, service was ok, ordinary. ”
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The decor was beautiful but prices were jacked up to pay for it and for the show. ”
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We waited over an hour for the overpriced falafel and hummus. ”
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Again excellent food, great for a fun date too, also great entertainment, it really starts from the people, moves on with the excellent food, and ends with a great entertaining night, They give great portions as well, and it is not too expensive. ”
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This is a beatiful restaraunt with amazing decor, food is excellent, priced well, portions are generous and service is fast and friendly. ”
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absolutely do not recommend coming here for a good meal unless you want an expensive, unsatisfying meal. ”
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Prices are a bit high, but the food is good and portions are ample so it feels like a good deal. ”
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| wait time |
33.3299994468689% positive |
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Once another waiter knocked a menu out of my dad's hand and a few minutes later spilled a drink all over his nice suit. ”
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Standing outside in freezing weather for 20 minutes to get in after paying $120 for a ticket, waiting 20 minutes to get a drink, wasting half the night trying to get close to a bathroom, being treated rudely by the entire staff, horrible food. ”
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The service was slow, and every time we asked for something, it took at least 20 minutes to get it. ”
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