Lit 21

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Chill riverside eatery with a terrace offering global dishes & desserts, plus cocktails & hookah.

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Chill riverside eatery with a terrace offering global dishes & desserts, plus cocktails & hookah.

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Jesus where do I start?! The fact that they charge individually for each type of liquor in one drink is crazy. My date and I went here last night and we ordered 6 sidecars. 3 of which with Dusse and 3 regulars (I guess)...on the check it looks like they itemized every liquid that goes into the drink. I'm still trying to figure it out. This was a new process to me. If your menu says sidecar (specifies any item) then your POS system should notate what the menus says. Why not have a sidecar button?! If that was really the case. The manger and the security said I was broke because they thought I couldn't pay a $115, my first tab was $70 tab but it was the principal. He tried to discount me $10. I'm not sure why. I just want my pricing right. They tip themselves, charge 18% gratuity off top. Okay cool. They illegally charge credit card fees and actually put them on the receipt. Now the food. Don't get the salmon. It tastes like an over well done steak but I wasn't expecting too much from this place bc it's still just a bar you know. No frills. No thrills. Crab cakes were decent but they even deep fried that. Probably should just do shots here. They have a DJ. Servers are nice. Bartender was nice. Security was giving George Zimmerman. I kinda feel sorry for him. Lastly the hookah guy only takes cash in 2023 😒 and the hookah was weak. With all the extra charging and fees...seem like they are the ones who needs some financial help. 😉

Chef Q BuggsChef Q Buggs

80

This was my first time here and of course I have to give a review. This place wasn’t hard to find it stands out especially at night you really can’t miss the sign. I came here on a Tuesday night with a friend. The ambience was cute from the inside and outside. I sat outside due to the weather being nice and also had an amazing view. The service was pretty good. As for food I ended up getting wings and fries and for the drink my friend and I got the fishbowl with Bacardi. I forgot the name of it so excuse me on that part. They do serve hookah separately from the food and drinks it was kind of challenging getting the person who does hookah to be able to get us one, but we ended up getting help from the server. Overall I would come back to this place it’s definitely good vibes. They have a parking lot so no need to stress about parking which is another great thing about this place and it’s free.

Sharonda CSharonda C

20

A friend of mine invited me to this spot for drinks. I have been to this place before when it was under different management and a different name. When I arrived, there were two parking lots for parking which was great. I walked up and they scan your license, take your name and number in case there is a Covid outbreak, pat you down and check purses. When that was done I found my friend and all the tables were a good length apart from eachother. The waitress was very nice and did her best to be attentive. She took my drink order and suggested the patron sangria. When I tried it, it wasn't the best but I drank it anyway. An issue that I did have was they played too much spanish music. They need to switch it up a bit because it was a mixed crowd. Not eager to go back but would I go back? Maybe

Des KFDes KF

10

Came in on a Sunday around 10:30 PM and sat at the bar. The bar was not completely full and only two bartenders on (not the most attentive that’s for sure). I feel like the service could have been a lot better. Simply checking on your customers here and there as the times goes by goes a long way. I ordered a steak salad added avocado and it was the WORST salad I’ve EVER had. I asked for the steak to be cooked means they gave me DRY WELL DONE STEAK. I am sure my 9 year old can do a better job. At this point I wanted nothing else. If you mess up a salad you’ll mess everything else up! My salad had zero dressing. I picked on the avocados and tomatoes and that’s all I had. My first time here and most likely my last.

Valeria PerezValeria Perez

00

Lit21 is my new go to spot. The Service and environment is always welcoming. The staff is so cool. Tiffany was my server the other night, she check up on us to make sure we were enjoying everything. Food is great. Had brunch here once, it was LIT🔥🔥

Romey RomeyRomey Romey

20

This was my first time here and of course I have to give a review. This place wasn’t hard to find it stands out especially at night you really can’t miss the sign. I came here on a Tuesday night with a friend. The ambience was cute from the inside and outside. I sat outside due to the weather being nice and also had an amazing view. The service was pretty good. As for food I ended up getting wings and fries and for the drink my friend and I got the fishbowl with Bacardi. I forgot the name of it so excuse me on that part. They do serve hookah separately from the food and drinks it was kind of challenging getting the person who does hookah to be able to get us one, but we ended up getting help from the server. Overall I would come back to this place it’s definitely good vibes. They have a parking lot so no need to stress about parking which is another great thing about this place and it’s free.

Sharonda CSharonda C

20

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