We also booked via Open Table. We arrived tonight and were seated in a prime location with a view (and a table with fresh orchids...our hostess, Sandy, said that she wanted to get us a nice location since it was our first time there - as I had indicated on the Open Table questionnaire). The attention from the staff was top notch. It was a busy night, but all other patrons seemed to be getting proper, friendly service as well.\r
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We were very happy with the food (I had Mango Chili Beef and my wife had Chicken Chow Mein). Drinks were great as well. After dinner, they brought over a complimentary scoop of vanilla ice cream with coconut and chocolate, and a candle...it was a nice touch.\r
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Trader Vic's is legendary. The decor is not ""dated"", it is a style of its own that originated over 70 years ago and thankfully has not changed; it still has the great tiki / Polynesian charm. If you're looking for stuffy, high-brow pretentiousness and tiny portions, this is not the place. If you're looking for friendly, attentive service, good food, and a fun atmosphere, look no further. Looking at some of the other reviews it is possible that there had been service issues in the past, however online reviews also tend to bring out chronically dissatisfied people too. Based on tonight's experience there are no problems now. We will definitely come back many more times. Go to Trader Vic's!
Pros: Views, service (even friendly parking attendants!), good food
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