Carlyle Grand Cafe

If you are looking for a brunch spot and are tired of the same old chain places--IHOP, Bob Evans, etc--try The Carlyle Grand Cafe. It is in an easily accessible area off Interstate 95 and has a great brunch menu. I always bring guests from out of town here and I have never been disappointed by the food or the service. They are great at handling large or small parties. more

I attended a conference here recently. I was here for an entire week so I had a wide variety of their food. Everything here was amazing. The chefs here are very creative and make some great dishes. Along with the great tasting food was a great waiting staff that is very professional and attentive. more

Carlyle serves a fabulous weekend brunch, plus great dinners, and the servers are very attentive (if your water glass is empty or dishes need to be cleared, someone - not necessarily your waiter - will quickly take care of it.) They're so quick in fact I once saw 5 different servers in the course of my meal, not because my waiter was at all slow, but simply because others were nearby and paying attention. They don't take reservations and can get busy on the weekends, but here are some tips: call ahead for seating for a shorter wait when you arrive, try to sit upstairs (the bottom floor next to the bar can get loud, plus the top floor is more dimly lit for better ambiance). Oh, and if you don't see it on the menu, ask about the crab fritters/potsticker "combo" appetizer - both are too good to choose just one, so go for both! more