Mallards - Bloomington

I had the Salmon New Orleans and it was excellent. The cheesecake was delicious. Our server was everything and more read more I had the Salmon New Orleans and it was excellent. The cheesecake was delicious. Our server was everything and more

Our server was rude and gave very poor service. It seemed that since we were not ordering apps or alcohol, he felt we were unimportant. He did not take our orde... read more Our server was rude and gave very poor service. It seemed that since we were not ordering apps or alcohol, he felt we were unimportant. He did not take our order until we had been there for 45 minutes. Likewise, we waited 30 minutes for our check with no contact in between.

I was there during their lobster fest and I had the lobster roll. I had just had one in Cape Cod this summer and this one was pretty darn close and delicious. read more I was there during their lobster fest and I had the lobster roll. I had just had one in Cape Cod this summer and this one was pretty darn close and delicious.

Still waiting on the food, but I thought I 'd leave a note now on the extremely pleasant hostess that admonished us for not having a reservation. We explained t... read more Still waiting on the food, but I thought I 'd leave a note now on the extremely pleasant hostess that admonished us for not having a reservation. We explained that when we called they said no reservation was needed. She told us she prefers if we do whatever the hell that means. I 'd prefer she do her job without a bunch of attitude but we can 't always get what we want canwe? There was ample seating available. Here 's hoping the food 's better than the greeting. Food overall was good even if theportions seemed a bit meager. Caesar salad was well dressed and the dressing was tasty. Fish fry was fresh and crispy althoughaesthetically it lacked that GBD exterior. Fries were solid and the coleslaw (which is often the weakest link in fish fries)was good as well.

Great service, nice atmosphere and good food. The lobster roll was good, although the bread was kind of ordinary. The cocktails were pretty decent as well. I’d... read more Great service, nice atmosphere and good food. The lobster roll was good, although the bread was kind of ordinary. The cocktails were pretty decent as well. I’d consider the restaurant in between casual and nicer dining, but not quite to the fine dininglevel. I’d come back to try more things.