I went last week with a friend to check out The Penguin and see how it compared to the old Penguin with the new changes... I have to say that it looks the same for the most part, but the energy of the place was definitely not the same at all.
I was extremely disappointed with the service. The place was about 30% full, and we waited 15 minutes before the waiter came took our drink order. Also, they kept the back door open and that created a draft that made our friend and I shiver, even though we were wearing our coats... Not fun!!
The beers are more expensive, and the burgers are alright. The fried pickles were up to par but we didn't get very much for a half order, and since we did not order any other sides, it didn't last very long between two people.
IN SUMMARY: It does have a franchise vibe to it which makes it lose it's old Penguin charm. The food is alright and the service has a LOT of room to improve. As of now I will definitely not consider this restaurant as a top choice place to go like I used to.
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