Addison's - An American Grill — Restaurant in Columbia Township

What a great spot downtown! Our first time in the city and we were looking for some great nachos...

Atmosphere: Bustling... this place was packed to the brim on a saturday evening, luckily there was only two of us and we got a table within 30 minutes.Pretty standard decor with a bar taking up most of the restaurant but overall a pleasing environment. Loud obviously but that was not a negative.

Food:

Pulled Pork Nachos - Our famous pasta chips topped with pepper jack cheese sauce, tomatoes, scallions, banana peppers, pulled pork, mozzarella cheese, and our house-made BBQ sauce. WOW! this is a MUST get everything just works together SO well. the chips themselves were so pillowy soft it's like nothing we have ever had before.

Half Wrap & Soup - Choose a half wrap from our Smoked Turkey Club Wrap, or the Black Bean & Thai Peanut Wrap. Served with a cup of our soup of the day. (Does not include side) We went with the Smoked Turkey Club and the soup of the day was potato. At $12.00 this was the best value meal on the trip. This was super flavorful and the soup was creamy and delicious.

Bleu Steak Wrap - Grilled marinated steak sautéed with mushrooms, wrapped with blue cheese and mashers in a soft tomato tortilla. Steak was semi-tender, the blue cheese was very nice and the potatoes were EXCELLENT. Overall the meat could have been a bit more tender and im not sure it really lends itself to a "sandwich". Id pass on this one. Sweet potato chips were fine.

Nice Menu with something for everyone

Sauce Tip: Ask for their ranch it's terrific

Must have: NACHOS

Price: prices were very reasonable considering the area. $12.00-$20.00

Parking: all street parking with meters until 7pm

Service: If it's possible for actual service to be too quick... that was this we got our appetizer and within 5 minutes had both our dishes.

Overall a very positive experience and worth...

Outstanding food! First I want to talk about the Lemon Ginger flash fried calamari and drizzled in honey soy reduction. It was crispy and delicious. The sauce was a sweet wasabi aioli. Completely different from anything you have ever had and so tasty! Go get this!!! The special for the night was pineapple tacos and they were filled with grilled chicken, jalapeno slaw, candied almonds, pineapple sauce, feta cheese, cilantro, and honey soy. MAN!! So good! Addison's Pot Roast French Dip was flavorful and included Swiss cheese and caramelized onions all served on a hoagie sandwich roll. Now here's the kicker, au jus was blended with roasted garlic and port wine. I kid you not. What a great somewhat sweet taste. The sandwich was light on the roast beef but still tasty. Served with your choice one side. I had a cup of award winning chili and it was full of meat. Much better than most of the chilis I have tried in the area. Very good flavor but not sure about award winning. The atmosphere and ambience was beautiful with several paintings adorning the walls. Wonderful stone columns near the bar. The bar - large area with plenty of chairs and a couple of large TVs. Addison's has plenty of beer but also specialty drinks including several Martini flavors, one being called the French Maid Martini. Service was good though a bit more follow-up would be nice. All in all a terrific place to dine....

Addison has been one of those rare places that never disappoints. Their sweet potatoes are hands down the best I have ever had. I do not know what magic they use in their broccoli side dish, but it is honestly the best broccoli on earth, and I am saying that seriously. And if you have not tried the Louis flat Cuban flatbread or the Mediterranean pizza, you are missing out. Each bite is packed with bold flavors and made with care.

This is the kind of place my friends and I choose when we are celebrating big life milestones or just bar hopping and need to recharge with really good food. It fits both moods perfectly. Their wall art is also something I truly enjoy. Please, never remove those pieces, at least not from the downtown location. They give the space a personality that feels alive.

I have also enjoyed their sister location for brunch and lunch. Always reliable, always tasty, and always welcoming. I will definitely miss the patio at the south side location, but I trust that whatever comes next will be just as exciting and excellent.

The servers are terrific. I genuinely enjoy coming to this bar because even when I walk in solo, they make me feel accompanied. And when I arrive with friends, they blend in so smoothly it feels like they are part of the group.

Thank you, Addison, for the food, the memories, and the good energy. You have built something...