
Okay, this is the part where I take back my first review and say that I've been back to Riad several times now and have been welcomed, received great service, and wonderful food. So to all my friends who begged me to "try one more time" I thank you. Riad's is a wonderful restaurant and now one of my favorite places to run in for dinner.
I would like to say a quick thanks to the first server who changed my mind, Frankie. The visit where I decided "Just one more time" became the turning point when Frankie was my server/bartender. She was warm and friendly, and very enthusiastic about her employer. That says a lot. The last couple of times I've been in, I've had a different server, just as friendly and efficient, but I've forgotten her name (sorry!)
I've also been much happier with the food the last few times. I'm not sure what happened between the first couple of times I patronized the restaurant and the last few but whatever it is, I'll take it. I enjoy the appetizer plates and each dish that I've had recently has been much more what I had expected as compared to my first visit: the pita warm and fresh, the hummus with enough garlic to bite back but soothed by the chickpea paste and tahini, the pizza topped with tender gyros meat, feta, and olives for a perfect taste combination, and the baklava deliciously decadent.
I definitely recommend Riad's now and will continue to dine there as well.
