RAW?

[Conservator]

So I've got a $50 gift card from restaurants.com. Thing is there's only a handful of local restaurants that support it/participate. So I'm trying to figure out which is the best place to spend it. Any thoughts? I like good sushi, so I'm thinkin about trying out RAW, the sushi place downtown... but the others aren't bad either. And then there's always Buds. (just drink the $50)

RAW

The Melting Pot

N'awlins (in Cleveland)

Herman's Soul Food

The Station House

Buds Sportsbar

[ssmynkint]

Herman's is an honest endeavor.
$50 might get you half a meal at Melting Pot, assuming you like cooking your own food at table.

[HonorH957]

Some friends and I used to eat lunch at RAW a couple of times a month, but stopped going because of the lack of cleanliness there and the bugs that seemed to be overrunning the place.

[Conservator]

I remember hearing something negative about RAW a while back, but can't remember what it was (hense this post)...

[Bryan Stone]

run away from the rat hole as fast as you can. If you are looking for middle-of-road cut cocaine you've found an excellent source, if you want servers w/ big boobs and high on cocaine you'll be delighted, If you want to dance w/ a bunch of losers on a variety of drugs - go upstairs and you'll be in heaven, etc etc

I think you get my point

[JC]

Those the only choices?

Herman's would prolly be my choice. Course, I would take fried chicken over anything "fancy" any day of the week so I'm a bit biased from the start.
N'awlin s I've heard nothing but good things about. But I've heard that it's pricey for what it is, though.

[Bob]

Believe it or not, Buds has really good food and a no smoking room.

And the drinks don't "suck" either.. [grin]

[daworm]

Go to Herman's. Ask if the Ham Hocks are fatty today. If told no, order and enjoy. Otherwise get the million dollar meat loaf or the country fried steak.

For $50, you should be able to eat there four times.

[Bob]

On my budget, I would use the card at N'awlins as Buds and Hermans are both affordable.

[Bam]

Only thing worth eating at Melting pot is desserts.

[jblevins]

N'awlins is gone...unless they've moved somewhere else.

[Tookie]

I'm with Bob - - I'd go to Bud's.

[Bryan Stone]

N'awlins is gone...unless they've moved somewhere else.

the one on S. Broad is closed. The cleveland location I think is still open

[Conservator]

Thanks all for the feedback.

" Only thing worth eating at Melting pot is desserts. "

From what I remember, an appetizer and/or dessert alone may be close to $50!

[ssmynkint]

Well, for two.

[Gary]

I vote for Bud's and Herman's. I used to live within walking distance of Herman's. 'Nuff said.