Insider Pages Reviews for Swanky Bubbles

1 Stars: Great Food - TERRIBLE Service (by Jeff K.)

Jeff K. — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:11:00 GMT

This past Saturday is the LAST time we will ever eat there again. We were a large group there to celebrate a friends birthday.

Well - the waitress (and perhaps also one of the managers - an asian lady) was quite rude and indifferent the entire time we were there. It wasn't just my impression - we all commented on it after leaving.

Their food is very good as are their drinks. But for $50 a person we expect at least decent treatment and service, not this cold fish of a woman who clearly felt we were imposing on her to patronize the restaurant. Not one smile. Not one, "how is everything - is the food ok"?

And since our party was large we got stuck with a mandatory 20% for her hideous service. NEVER again. We don't mind spending a lot when we go out - but to be treated that way? Forget it! It's inexcusable.

4 Stars: Loved it! (by bethany717)

bethany717 — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

I went to Swanky Bubbles with a friend for dinner on Saturday. We had a reservation, and were seated almost immediately. We got 2 huge sushi rolls to share as well as the seared Tuna. The servicde was attentive and speedy, but not rushed. We ended up getting another roll because the first 2 were so good. The bill was right around $100 (including 4 cocktails and 2 bowls of edemame), which I thought was a great value. I'll certainly be back!

4 Stars: A nice evening out (by donknows)

donknows — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

My wife and I came here not long ago enjoyed the bar to its fullest. Their champagne is to die for and I don't even care for it that much usually. my wife tried the sushie and loved it I had the crab cakes and they were made very well. This place is a bit expensive but the champagne is worth it - wow!

3 Stars: A pretty okay place (by DanaWavery)

DanaWavery — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

I found the service good and friendly, the food was amazing but you have to share it with your friend/boyfriend or other. The Champagne was unbelievabley tasty and the various kinds were amazing. I would go back for another taste of their champagne, even my boyfriend liked it and he doesn't like champagne. The place was very small and crowded it needed a bit more room and the music should have been a little lower but overall I would go back.

1 Stars: Unbelievably Great Food, Unbelievably Bad Service (by BHellenbach)

BHellenbach — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This has been one of our favorite restaurants for a while because of the great food and friendly service. However, on our most recent visit, the attitude given to our party by the manager, both before dining and after spending hundreds of dollars on cuisine and wine, was inexcusable. We will never eat there again. Furthermore, we will spread the news of our visit to our numerous groups of friends who dine there often, or should I say, used to. Nice job, guy.

4 Stars: great place for a party! (by kelly d.)

kelly d. — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:19:00 GMT

My husband held his office Christmas party there and they had a blast! The drinks were great and the atmosphere was so much fun! The food was very good as well.

4 Stars: Very Good! (by neolissa)

neolissa — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

I Definitely Recommend Swanky Bubbles! I am 20 and went with a group of my friends. We all enjoyed our food the music and the service! I'm vegetarian and found plenty of options. I liked the mexican roll, the veggie tempura, and the GOAT CHEESE CRISPS ^_^. my friends loved the chicken satay, dragon roll, and the banana boat dessert. we couldn't have any drinks :( (we were even carded at the door once), but the other patrons seemed pleasantly buzzed. The only cons are the stairs to the bathroom (the top stairs slant down and the bottom stairs slant up) 0.o and not everything on the menu is to die for. (lobster rissotto, crabcakes) .
I have been here a handful of times. It is definitely an olde city FAVE!

5 Stars: Stop Hatin' - This Place Is A Gem! (by kelly s.)

kelly s. — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:49:00 GMT

Swanky is amazing. I love this place. The food is spectacular. the sushi is amazing and the chicken fried rice is addictive. They must put crack in it or something, haha. Really, you must give this place a try. The staff is the friendliest ever. We came for a champagne tasting that was hosted by the General Manager and this really funny French guy. We had the best time! These guys really know what they're doing. The manager taught us so much about champagne we can't wait to go back and try everything. Love you Swanky. Don't ever change!

2 Stars: Not Swanky Enough (by Lori L.)

Lori L. — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:12:00 GMT

I've been to this place twice and both times I was very disappointed. The food was poor at best and the service was equally poor. I did not think the menu was inventive or the atmosphere inviting. Basically the name is the best part about it.

1 Stars: Not worth it (by John C.)

John C. — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 18:09:00 GMT

I feel like this whole area around the bottom of Market is full of overpriced crap tailored to money happy idiots from the suburbs who are too afraid to try an actual ethnic restaurant . This place served me this kind of pseudo-Asian nonsense that cost three times the price of an actual Asian restaurant. . . I feel sorry for these sheltered pricks who have no idea what crispy beef is supposed to taste like and settle for this.

PROS: The sushi was quite good.
CONS: Everything was overpriced and underportioned