As a local who frequents the downtown restaurant and goes to Oxbow regardless of the parking kabuki dance and the crowds during peaks times, here are my pros and cons.
Cons: "Locals Discount" Tuesday "Locals Discount" -- For the locals who support you when tourist numbers are low (and high) deserve more than the "less fresh" "leftovers" on Tuesdays at a discount. It says we're valued only to the extent that you'll sell us your leftovers at a discount. How about a %15 discount Monday - Friday and %10 discount on weekends if you really appreciate us. OR Nothing at all instead of the "Tuesday" insult. The rolls in the grab n go case are shamefully overpriced. Either lower the price and continue to sell embarrassing low quality rolls, or Make superb rolls and keep the price the same or very slightly higher.
Pros:
Placed an order with GrubHub and the two men working here claimed they do not receive orders from GrubHub. They insisted I must be at the wrong location and sent me down the street to the restaurant's other site. That site claimed the same thing and confirmed that my GrubHub order pickup location was with the first spot (this one at Oxbow). I returned, and both men were extremely dismissive. I called GrubHub to sort this out, who then called the exact man I was speaking to, who told the agent they were not currently taking orders. He said this as the cook was literally putting orders together in front of me. Quite disrespectful and anti-social conduct on the part of these two, in my opinion. A stunning lack of service (ironically) toward an active duty...
Read moreEiko’s Fish Market, tucked inside the lively hum of Oxbow Public Market, felt like a nice place with a front-row seat to the action. We grabbed spots at the counter and were immediately greeted with warm, attentive service that made the bustle around us fade into the background. The sushi was impressively fresh. It’s definitely a bit crowded, but that’s part of the charm; the energy of the market adds a pulse to...
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