City Pourhouse and Eatery

[ilovetotravel1977]

I am trying to decide where to eat at DS the evening of our arrival day. After looking at most of the menus, City Pourhouse looks to suit our various needs. What are others’ thoughts on this place? The fish tacos sound so yummy!

 

[Prince-1]

I assume you mean City Works and if so then the place is good but that's about it. Good selection of beers but the food is just decent and it can get very loud as they pack everyone in. I actually had the tacos and they weren't bad.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Yes, City Works. Hmm, okay. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[bhg469]

If its based on available reservations how many are in your party? IMO this place is beer first, food second. I haven't had a bad meal there but I haven't had a memorable one either. If your group isn't tool large you may have some luck getting bar seats at just about any other restaurant.

 

[SaucyBoy]

I agree with the above sentiments. I've never had an unpleasant experience at this establishment but food is definitely not their priority. Last time I had the pulled pork, which was fine. But coming from Eastern North Carolina, I'm a BBQ sob and it just didn't hit the buttons.

 

[DznyGrlSD]

there are way better places to dine at DS than City Works. Like someone else said, you go for the beer selection, then the food.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

If its based on available reservations how many are in your party? IMO this place is beer first, food second. I haven't had a bad meal there but I haven't had a memorable one either. If your group isn't tool large you may have some luck getting bar seats at just about any other restaurant.

4 in our party - 3 adults, 1 teenager. Can't do shellfish though as two of us have allergies.

 

[SaucyBoy]

4 in our party - 3 adults, 1 teenager. Can't do shellfish though as two of us have allergies.

Try and walk up to the outside bar seating area. When I was there solo (and inside) Tuesday evening, a party of 5 was able to walk up and get a high top outside.

 

[brifraz]

We have enjoyed CityWorks a few times now. Food is always good, but as others have said, it's nothing special at all. Personal recommendation would be Raglan Road - much better quality food, still a decent variety, better atmosphere (unless sports on TVs are what you are looking for) - or Boathouse - also much better food, lots of variety (although definitely more seafood oriented), better views from most seats.

 

[lostpro9het]

4 in our party - 3 adults, 1 teenager. Can't do shellfish though as two of us have allergies.

Polite Pig gets my vote for a party of that size.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Polite Pig gets my vote for a party of that size.

Menu looks good!

 

[bhg469]

Menu looks good!

It is pretty good! But be aware that it is open seating as it is a counter service restaurant.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

It is pretty good! But be aware that it is open seating as it is a counter service restaurant.

So no reservations?

 

[bhg469]

So no reservations?

none at all... But its very popular so seating is limited some times.