18 West Food Drink - Elmwood Park

No good experience. Preliminary remarks made, but no hostess had to help bar staff ask. Once visited, it was obvious that they did not check online reservations were not aware that most reservations were made --thanks to there were some seating available. Food was marginal, they ran out of some basic menu items. For the first time.

Eating was wonderful and our server Bridget was helpful with menu options. She was also very friendly and a pleasure to speak.

I was on a first date and sat in the back dining area. There was a big party with us that was only half occupied when we sat. We chose the Grilled Calamari Appetizer, which was quite good and not too rubbery. I do not blame them for the balsamic drizzle, which gives him the wrong kind of sweetness in my opinion (personal preference). She had the chili and took something home so it couldn't be all the bed. The parmigiana crusted chicken with potatoes and spinach was better than average. The parts were good. Our waitress was attentive to the end when things were really busy. The owner/manager had to get me the check. Altogether a small place with many children when we were there. It made it unhappy loud. Two big parties occupied the center of the room so there is no room to go.

Food was excellent as always!!! Service was a bit off... Server forgot my salad and was a little hard to find after we were pulled out.

Loved this place...delicious bar food !! They care about the food!!! Will return FOR SURE!!!