The Thirsty Turtle

After a long hospital shift on February 14, my coworkers and I decided to unwind at Thirsty Turtle, and it was exactly what we needed. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, the kind of place where you can finally exhale after a busy day. The energy was lively but still comfortable enough for us to sit, talk, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company. The food was outstanding. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. You can tell care goes into what they serve. Every bite hit the spot. The service truly made the night special. Even though it was Valentine’s Day and clearly busy, the staff was attentive, friendly, and patient with our group. We never felt rushed, and they made sure we were taken care of. It turned an ordinary after-shift h

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ The service and atmosphere were truly over the top — in the best way. The staff was attentive without being intrusive, and the overall vibe made for a very comfortable dining experience. It wasn’t too loud, which made it easy to actually enjoy conversation with the person across from you. The food was good, though not quite exceptional. I’d say it’s fairly priced for what you receive — solid quality and well prepared, just not something that completely blows you away. If you’re looking for a dependable spot to bring your family, with plenty of menu options to satisfy everyone and an atmosphere that makes the evening enjoyable, this is a great choice. The fifth star is just waiting for that extra “wow” factor — but overall, a very solid experience.

Some unique things on the menu. Nothing clearly marked vegetarian. I had the squash soup. It was ok once I added salt & pepper. Perhaps it needs nutmeg? My entree was a spinach salad with feta and pecans. It was good but way too big. Not necessary. Others had French onion soup. My sister had crab cakes. Ok. Turkey meatloaf seemed good. Lobster bisque was sent back due to an unusual taste. And watery. The guys had steak with mashed potatoes and asparagus. They said it was good. But the mashed potatoes were a bit dry and needed salt & pepper. I had 2 lychee martini’s. They were great. For dessert we had a bread pudding (no raisins - 👍🏼) which was huge and I shared this. It had ice cream. It could use a bit of flavor. Perhaps cinnamon?? The pear apple dessert seemed ok.

Amazing food! The Staff is very friendly, you can’t go wrong with this restaurant! The taco salad, the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and the aperol, are wonderful! Portions and prices are very fair, and it’s very intimate and clean! Great Desserts and good coffee!

Relatively empty at 3ish. Filled up by 6 o'clock. Food was very good. Mahi tacos always a great choice. Friends had the grilled chicken sandwich and a burger with sweet potato fries that were really good. No one rushed us in spite of steady flow of patrons. We left at 6 and there was no one waiting but most tables seemed to be filled. Quick food service and attentive wait staff.