Tag: Washington Square Bar & Grill
monday june 11th 2007
Washington Square Bar & Grill
Across Washington Street from the Ellicott Square Building sits the appropriately named Washington Square- a popular lunch and happy hour spot for downtown workers, and a great destination for sports fans.
A few of us at Buffalo Rising recently trekked a few blocks to dine here for lunch. From the outside it looks like a small nook, but the interior is deceptively large. The atmosphere is that of a typical old-fashioned pub, with low ceilings, dim lights, and signs advertising beer and specials lining the walls.
Our server, Mike, was pleasant, engaging and attentive. He readily offered his sincere opinions on various dishes, despite being a relatively new employee of only a few weeks.
In search of a hearty meal to appease the large appetite I had at the time, I ordered the Spinach and Mushroom Burger ($5.25). This classic was prepared well; the sautéed spinach and mushrooms were obviously fresh, and the burger cooked perfectly to my specification. I was unable to finish the sand…
