Lauriol Plaza

fnataliem

Always a great experience. Food was great, server was great.

Anton Ego

In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little, yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face is that, in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so. Last night, I experienced something new, which was a completely average meal and a persistent rat who wanted scraps that the restaurant had failed to clean from its outside premises. To say that both the meal and its maker have challenged my preconceptions about fine cooking would be a lie. In the past, I have opened my mind to the possibility of a rat not only contributing to the experience of fine dining, but creating it from scratch. The rat on the porch of the Lauriol Plaza appeared to have no predilection for the art of cuisine; rather, it scuttled about aimlessly and even grazed my exposed ankle at one point, which is a sensation I would not wish upon even Chef Gusteau. I will not be returning to Lauriol Plaza soon, hungry for more.

Penni Aufderheide Keck

What a wonderful restaurant. There's a place to eat out side next to the sidewalk. Indoors be prepared to climb stairs there's a short step up to one level and then one flight of stairs to the second level and a couple of flights of stairs to the 3rd level. The service was attentive and you never had a lack of food or water or drinks. The fresh guacamole was delicious. The chips and cheese was outstanding. The main course was of course delicious. The tortilla shells I think they were the best I've ever had. They even serve a wonderful array of desserts and they were very good. You can't go wrong by eating at this restaurant. However I would caution anyone that may struggle climbing stairs you might want to call first to get a reservation at a table where you wouldn't have to climb stairs.

patti howell

We were a large group with a limited menu made ahead of time. The food flavor was good. The service however was not great. The two people across from me (who did not know each other and from different states) were given one plate of chicken fajitas with double the chicken. They had to share. The lady had to ask for a plate. The drinks were not refilled. There was no cheese, lettuce, or sour cream to go with the fajitas. Dessert was listed on our menu. I ordered one and it was not delivered. I saw no one with dessert. I don't know what the cost was because the conference organizers paid for our meals. Teachers are a gracious group. No one complained. The quantity of chicken was large, that was a plus.