Crow Bar (CDM)

Danielle

Well, it never takes much convincing to get me into the Crow Bar for a burger and a beer. I love the burgers here, and I am a burger critic. We went on a whim on a Tuesday even though it wasn’t “happy hour.” At Crow Bar, though, most every hour is happy.

As usual, there was a nice crowd with a constant in-flow of people (later: mostly couples). We picked the high top tables in the middle---a perfect spot for perusing the room and possibly having some good company share the table with you. We did have a group of guys share the table, but of course, most were married; however, with our luck at having happy hours with NO men present, I was pleased just to have nearby testosterone which later provided its own entertainment. Throughout our time there, there was a decent flow of young suitable men.

I tried the appetizer of meatballs. Blech. How could I not love these when I love the burger so much? I got the burger with sweet potato fries. I love this burger. It is my favorite (depending on the day, it runs neck & neck with Umami). For dessert, I had the “not just a ding dong.” Why not? Isn’t that name fabulous and fitting with our happy hour? Well, as our happy hour jaunts usually are, it WAS just another ding dong—nothing spectacular, only entertaining. Note to self: skip the 'balls and ding dong and just stick to the basics.

I still vote that this may be hit-or-miss depending on the day but usually a great spot for potential “good guy” spottings.

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Price: ★★★★☆

Ambiance: ★★★★☆

S-Factor: ★★★☆☆

Overall:  ★★★★☆

Candice

It always amazes me how there is a finite ebb and flow of how “happy hour” times operate.  Danielle and I always arrive just before the onset in order to get a good viewing spot, watch as the happy hour crowd rolls through, and then just as fast as they arrive, the masses dissipate and on comes the dinner and date crowd.  Although this blog research event occurred on a Tuesday and there is no happy hour at Crow Bar, the unfolding of events was still rather predictable.  

Danielle and I have been to this restaurant on multiple occasions simply because of our craving for their absolutely divine burgers.  We typically sit at their long tables in the center of the room, which provides opportunities to sit close to some potential prospects.  Regardless of the crowd for the evenings we are present, the burger always makes up for any loss and I would certainly return just to satisfy my craving.  Although we dined on a Tuesday, there was still a substantial crowd that arrived with a very appealing mix of age ranges.  There was a small group of men that sat nearby however three of five were taken as evidenced by their wedding rings.  Although I would not consider the other two potentially available men as my “type” to smile politely and act flirtatious as I was overhearing a portion of their conversation about women, I was so amused I could not resist but lean in a little closer to hear what they had to say.  I guess I was surprised – I do not know why really – to hear the married men offer advice to the single ones and talk about how to meet women, how they met their wives, and what they would and would not change about their romantic interludes.  I mean obviously it is not just women who struggle to find a compatible mate but I guess I just did not consider that some men may as well be equally frustrated.  I do not understand why finding the right guy has to be so difficult…is it so that when you finally do, perhaps it allows you to be ever more appreciative and grateful for how fortunate you are to finally have met that special someone?

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Price: ★★★★☆

Ambiance: ★★★★☆

S-Factor: ★★★☆☆

Overall:  ★★★★☆