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   JimJim

   Milwaukee

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience2

   Great Food, Great Service, Great Value, ambiance feels like a hotel restaurant

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Montana

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 1, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great salad, professional service.

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   Teagon

   Milwaukee

   4 reviews

   1.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 26, 2022

   overall1food1service3ambience1

   I took my boss for breakfast after seeing the menu. We were sat at our table THEN told they are only having a buffet breakfast that would be $15.00 not the menu items i had reviewed prior to booking. We got coffee, chatted, and walked up to the buffet only to find oatmeal, eggs, bacon, and fruit!! I was mortified! Literally NOTHING to eat. I would have had better luck at a Holiday Inn. Never go here!!

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4. VM

   VacoMom

   Milwaukee

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 20, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our brunch was delicious and our server was terrific! The manager even came around to chat with us which is a bonus these days in hospitality! Will definitely be back!

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 25, 2021

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Buffet was fabulous

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6. YW

   YosWI

   Milwaukee

   15 reviews

   2.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on July 25, 2021

   overall2food2service5ambience1

   We went for brunch and it was nothing special. This is a typical hotel restaurant that had options for buffet and to order off a menu. After looking at the buffet, which was standard moderate hotel fare (breads, scrambled eggs, meat, non-berry fruit, beverages), we decided to order off the menu. The omelettes were fluffy and flavorful but nothing to rave about. The Mexican Benedict was tasty but not original and the bacon was average and a bit like they pulled it off the the buffet table. The prices were pretty good and that was surprising for a hotel. It's located off the hotel lobby and just outside a Starbucks. There is plenty of noise from people coming and going to Starbucks and the lobby. Being local we had an impression going in to a slightly nicer, quieter brunch, but it was really run of the mill hotel food and atmosphere. There were dirty windows, dirty floors, sticky chairs, people in business attire, people in cut-offs and tank-tops, screaming kids, and quiet elderly. Our service was great! I think it was partially due to ordering off the menu versus the buffet. I suppose any restaurant has a right to use a reservation service. For brunch, I don't know why Circ uses it as it's not really worthy of a reservation except maybe for hotel guests.

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7. MF

   MadisonFamily

   Milwaukee

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2021

   overall4food4service3ambience4

   Perfectly fine brunch experience for our party of 7 on a very busy weekend. The restaurant was quiet and calm, service was good at first but then server only made 2 appearances later (no refills of water etc). Overall, would recommend Circ

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on April 4, 2021

   overall2food2service5ambience2

   Great service, not great food. Went for Easter brunch with family visiting

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9. SM

   SavvyMom

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on April 4, 2021

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Exceptional COVID-19 safety precautions. Silverware with napkin enclosed in plastic. First two courses served to the table, choice of 3 entrees, pastry/buffet one could tell staff preferred selections and then given the plate with items. Our table felt 10 feet away from any other, spacious, food delicious. We would have liked to have seen a second vegetarian entree choice or entree of vegetable sides.

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    Thomas

    Milwaukee

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I had Valentine's Day dinner at Circ. It was a treat! The food and service were both great. We were very pleased with each of the four courses and appreicated the attentive service, in a safe and healthy environment.

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11. TS

    TimothyS

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Went on New Year’s Eve for socially distant dining and everything was outstanding. William was our server and he was friendly, helpful and fantastic in every way. Having been in the industry myself for many years I really appreciated his timing and approach. The food also exceeded our expectations, especially for the price offered for the evening.

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12. CR

    CathyR

    Minneapolis

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    All of our meals were fantastic!! Our server was fantastic. The only drawback is the restaurant feels like it is in the middle of the lobby. Even still I would recommend CIRC.

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    DaveO

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always, a great dining experience. Prices seem a bit higher that they need to be, especially glasses / carafes' of wine. Service and atmosphere were great!

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    Tjamund

    Chicago

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Food was good, wine list nice. Dining area a bit cold but stylish

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious & the staff is GREAT!!

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16. KS

    KevinS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Nice atmosphere. Not worth what we paid. Ordered a steak medium and came rare. Cut was a little tough also. Overall flavor of the food was good. Chairs in the restaurant were ratty on the edges with the fabric coming off. Tables are far too close together. Tough to have a quiet conversation. Of all the places in Madison to eat, I would pick another.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    We ordered a 8 oz. sirloin steak medium rare and a 10 oz. flat iron steak medium; unfortunately, they brought us two 8 oz. sirloin steaks that were more rare than medium rare. Due to the slow service, it wasn’t worth our while to send back the steak so they could correct it.

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    Brooke

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was fantastic! It was a very lovely, peaceful night out.

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    Telly

    Milwaukee

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Nice, quiet place; not a lot on atmosphere, but excellent food choices and very friendly service. We would go here again.

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20. KC

    KateC

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our waitress Goldie was great! Food was amazing, will definitely be back!

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21. SN

    SallyN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    I think this is just a great spot to dine before attending a performance at Overture. Come early, get parked, have a leisurely meal and walk down to your performance.

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22. SH

    StephanieH

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience2

    Very good food and service. dining room lacks ambiance. Recommend both dinner and breakfast.

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    C121

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Food and vibe was fine for lunch, would not go for dinner/ date.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The seasonal menu is great. We enjoyed a wonderful meal with great service in a relaxing atmosphere.

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25. WL

    WendyL

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2019

    overall3food4service3ambience5

    3 out of the 4 in our party had really good food. The 4th person said his hamburger was both too thick and burnt on outside. Our waitress was attentive and helpful but we waited for 30-40 minutes after ordering to get our food. We were heading to Hamilton at the Overature that night. By the time we got our food, we had about 15 minutes to eat before needing to head out the door. That was disappointing. Scallops and pork were excellent tho and I appreciated the substitute for potatoes.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Show at the Overture

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    MeCah96

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    We were really disappointed in our experience here. Most of the food was not well prepared nor did it taste very good, one meal was completely inedible and had to be sent back. We told the host we were not happy and he left to supposedly tell someone but when our server came to check on us she was completely unaware so I don’t know who he told. A manager never came out. It’s pretty much a hotel lobby restaurant which I wouldn’t have minded had the food been better. On the positive side our server was very friendly and they accommodated allergies for our daughter off of the children’s menu which I appreciated, but I wouldn’t go back based on this experience.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went to CIRC for Thanksgiving dinner and it was fabulous. Everyone of the staff was truly wonderful. The food was outstanding. CIRC will be our Family Thanksgiving tradition going forward.

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29. RP

    RobertaP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    We ate there for Thanksgiving dinner. Everything was delicious but the duck and the salmon were especially good. The gluten-free chocolate cake was to die for.

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    kimbelgie

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very favorable experience. Great service and high quality.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Little Rock

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Lovely meal, highly recommend the scallops and the gnocchi

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    butterflymc

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    I would give our lunch at CIRC 5 stars but knocked off one star because of two issues. We were seated at a table that was very wobbly, despite having made a reservation and many other tables being available. Secondly, as soon as we got coats off and sat down, a waiter came to take our food order. When I said we had just sat down, he said, "Oh, you've been talking" and walked away, implying it was OUR doing we were not "ready" to order! I have never had a server invalidate me this way! We then reported the wobbly table, which didn't seem like a quick fix, so we asked for a different table, which we got promptly. After asking for someone to take our order by then, the rest of the meal went well.

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    yumyum

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice atmosphere for dinner. We went before an overature show. The scallops were amazing! Nice service - not rushed at all!

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    Onedoc

    Milwaukee

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience5

    Quiet, good to relax with easy conversation. Salmon farmed and average quality. Chucked also same. Nothing wrong with either, just lacked some moisture and spicy ness. Apple- beet soup exotic interesting and a bit bitter for one of us. Bunt cake fabulous.

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35. SO

    StacyO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2019

    overall4food4service2ambience4

    The lunch buffet is always delicious. Service is usually pretty slow, however, it seems that they don't usually have many servers working during the lunch during the weekdays. We come into town for a conference, and always eat here due to convenience, cost and the good variety on the buffet.

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36. C

    Cindy

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    Beautiful, quiet restaurant. Varied menu and made a special accommodation for someone in my party. Prices can be a little high for some dishes but food is very good. Waiter was adequate but not super attentive.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2019

    overall2food3service1ambience3

    Very slow service. Food was good but set up is more like a diner and not organized staff

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38. LM

    LaceyM

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    The atmosphere was too "hotel breakfast buffet" feeling. Needed dimmer lighting, more of a cozy vibe for dinner. The food was good it just seemed a bit out of place in the setting. It didn't jive.

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39. SL

    StephL

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    The food and service was great! The only thing I would mention is that the lighting is a little cold. We sat for dinner in the long booth with 2-top tables. The lighting was very bright. It would be nice to have softer bulbs and maybe some pendants over the tables. I know this is picky, but I noticed it when I got there right away. It would seem so much more separate from the hotel that way. Scallops were great!

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    luvMadisonfood

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was really great. Yes it is in a hotel, but don't let that put you of it you are interested in food more than the location.

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