The Empire Cocktail Lounge And Event Center

We booked the Empire Room for our son's first birthday celebration. Even though there were at least three other events happening that day, Wesley went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. It was wonderful to host the party in such a historically significant venue, and my niece and nephew really enjoyed themselves as well.

Bartenders, when things are slow, make sure to check in with your tables! You'll boost drink sales and earn more tips.

I visited this restaurant to give it a shot, and since it was empty, I expected the service and food to be good without a large volume of customers to attend to. However, the gentleman who greeted us seemed unhappy that we were there and was very curt and rude. We ordered an appetizer and dinner, but unfortunately, everything was terrible. I had the New York strip cooked medium rare, anticipating that they might slightly overcook it, which is fine. Instead, the steak was overdone to the point that it tasted like a baseball glove. My fiancé ordered a chicken and shrimp dish, and the chicken was so tough that it was also inedible. I wanted to support a local business, but after this experience, I won’t be returning. It was disappointing from start to finish.

Atmosphere and food are amazing. Hidden gem that used to be Cafe Cremosi. Skip Olive Garden, and get fresh and homemade Italian grub, at a decent price.

Great people and great food. I highly recommend this place.