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My $6.42 beer advertised as $6

I’m not a ‘star’ rater, but if I had to rate the place after my first visit, it would be a 3 out of 5. Which means I will be back to try more beer and food.

The interior is spacious, rustic and beautiful, and the remodel job is fantastic, very well done and high end workmanship, I would however have either hung a rust colored metal mesh or some other kind of wood panel under the PVC piping exposed in the ceiling, I think it takes away from the rustic look of the place and need to be hidden. But I did like the steel umbrella’s on the patio, nice touch.

The staff was very friendly and helpful, but a word of advice; If you are going to be an eatery downtown of that size, you will need to have table service, maybe not at lunch, but definetly at dinner. That may fly at Red Rossa or at the Empire Mall food court, but people dine and drink downtown because they want to be pampered, and your prices are reflective of table service. Going up to the bar to grab a beverage or place an order is inconvenient and I’m sure the tips to the servers reflect that. Also, include taxes in your beer prices. If you right on the chalkboard that a beer is $6, I should be paying $6, not $6.42. Every other bar and restaurant in SF has figured it out, maybe you can to. I think there is a thingy-ma-jigger on your POS that can fix that.

I did not try the wine on this visit, I was looking for beer. I had the Pale Ale and the Brown Ale. The Pale was good, but did not reflect Pale Ale notes that well, but you could tell it was freshly made. The Brown Ale was fantastic and had just the right amount of sweetness, I look forward to trying more beer.

We tried the grilled cheese sandwich and mushroom flatbread. The grilled cheese had too much cheese on it and needed some ruffage on it. It was pretty much a panni and cheese, that’s it. A little too heavy, but was tasty, if you like a big glob of cheese in your mouth.

The flatbread was fantastic, and had just the right amount of ‘things’ on it. Though the crust was thick, it was very light and airy.

I will return, I like the atmosphere, the food and want to try some more beers. I wish them luck, always nice to see more downtown eateries.

9 Thoughts on “Review; Prairie Berry on the Eastbank

  1. Poly43 on July 2, 2014 at 10:23 am said:

    A couple of those beers for two and a meal comes to at least $80. Throw in a tip and and it’s real easy to spend a C-Note in any place DT. When those that live within a 3 mile radius of the Eastbank “thrive” on a median household income of $40,590 a year, easy to see who the Eastbank caters to.

    BTW, how many ounces for that $7.00 beer? I can buy a couple of good steaks, a four pack of specialty beer at Hy-Vee for under $25.00. Then grill it just the way I like on my deck without having to put up with the laughable antics of the “in” crowd.

  2. Dan Daily on July 2, 2014 at 10:39 am said:

    Yes, better to calculate the tax into the price. On the other hand, it’s obvious how much goes into indoor sports temples and you’re aware of extra pennies once the city can tax.

  3. Rapid City is apparently in the “Sioux Falls area”
    http://www.argusleader.com/videos/news/local/2014/07/02/12107587/

  4. Anonumis on July 2, 2014 at 6:42 pm said:

    Poly, I ate there last night with my wife. We each ordered a flight of beer (3 samples 12 ounces x2) a hummus plate, half mushroom pizza and an open faced salmon sandwich. The bill clocked in at around $40 before tip.

    Not cheap, but no where near a c-note. This is pretty typical of most sit down joints that aren’t Applebee’s et al. I’d wager you’d spend $40 for a party of two at Applebee’s by the time you walked out too. They’re just better at marketing… Making the entrees seem cheap and making a huge margin on apps and drinks.

  5. I’m sure glad were subsidizing all these DT joints that charge 6 bucks a pint.

    Downtown is a joke.

  6. Poly43 on July 3, 2014 at 8:19 am said:

    Interesting comment anon. I was referring to having 4 of those beers for two that l3is shows, and two entrees. I figured $80. Might try out your choices. Sounds good.

  7. Dan Daily on July 3, 2014 at 9:16 am said:

    Lots of people downtown lately. I doubt there will ever be the expected crowds. It will be more affordable than the events center (tickets, $10 beers/popcorn). With increased population, affordable housing is a problem.

  8. rufusx on July 3, 2014 at 2:37 pm said:

    Being able to enjoy an atmosphere that isn’t populated with a crowd of nattering nabobs of negativism is WORTH a few extra bucks.

  9. scott on July 4, 2014 at 9:42 pm said:

    They have to charge 7 bucks a beer to keep the people on they way to the banquet out.

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