For those people who live up north and don't feel like fighting the downtown crowd on a busy Friday night, North By Northwest is the perfect place to go. It's great for families, or a big single group looking for a place to let loose. The crowd is very different from the downtown scene, which I find refreshing. It doesn't have the snotty, pretentious regulars that some of the downtown restaurants have. The food is also excellent and at a reasonable price. It has a full bar with a recently updated wine list so there's something for everyone. Don't waste your time fighting the downtown crowds when there is something much better close to home.
Pros: Inexpensive, Atmosphere, Service
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