I'm mainly giving 4/5 stars because at any given time, this place is absolutely mobbed and waiting 45-65 minutes for a table on most days is just a mood killer, especially with how large the space actually is. I have a feeling this is the typical modern restaurant owner conundrum where they don't pay employees enough, so they can only actually serve so many people and servers and cooks are limited, which is why the waiting area is so large - it almost seems as if they hired more people, they could have a ton more people who are seated eating/drinking instead of just waiting. Luckily, this is near a books a million so if you actually were okay waiting an hour to be seated, you can go buy a book while you wait! I think the main reason for this is that because I haven't had a bad thing here and when it's one of the only solid choice restaurants in this area, everyone will flock to it.

When you can actually get in the place, the décor is pretty cool. The bar is set in the middle and is pretty impressive to look at. The wood everywhere is just gorgeous and of course it gives you that real tavern feel I haven't been into the back part of the building, but the seating is nice all around the bar and the outside seating on both ends is nice, with the front having fire pits... However I'm not sure if you can be served food outside since I've never seen anyone do anything besides drink and smoke out there which is another reason I wouldn't give a 5 star, because there's nothing worse than chilling outside with friends or family and having to breathe in a table full of smoke right next to you.

The appetizers are great, but true standout is the goat cheese dip. What an incredible flavor with the marinara sauce and shaved almonds on top. Pitas instead of chips for this really put it over the top in a fantastic way.

Any one of their burgers is a solid choice, but the Park Lane burger is a great default for flavors and the burger is gigantic! The fries leave a bit to be desired, but if you focus on the burger, there isn't much room for fries, anyway.

The fish and chips is also a pretty fantastic choice, but my feedback for the fries rings true as well here. However this is in one of my top fish fries for the fish alone, and once again, it's also massive! I think it's because of the type of fish they use, and it's a banger (not to be confused with bangers and mash!) because of it.

Another good option is the shepherd's pie. it's a really good flavor, but I'm not really sure it has enough breadcrumbs on top to give a complimentary texture there. It is meaty and savory and if you're looking for a bit of a comfort food, this is a great pick.

As for our servers on any given occasion - they've all been fantastic. Attentive, friendly, and willing to give recommendations on both food and drinks.

This will always be a solid choice if you want something savory with a "European Comfort" focus, just be prepared to wait for it!