What a pleasure. My buddy (who is a server at another restaurant) and I (former server, also elsewhere) went in for dinner tonight to Magnolia. From the valet, who was quick and professional, to the hostess, who sat us immediately for a Thursday night reservation at 8:00 (are you kidding-- in LA?) to the busboys, the manager (Kate was her name), and the server (ask for Bobby if you can get him), to the food (which was well-paced and perfectly cooked, dressed, and served), the evening was perfect. We indulged in several cigarettes over the course of the evening in the outdoor, back patio, and were impressed that all of the staff went out of their way to replace the dirty ashtrays with clean ones throughout the meal. Bobby checked in on us regularly and unobtrusively, and Kate did the same. When the party seated behind us gathered together to snap some group photos, their server was there to offer to take the picture for them. We never felt rushed, and stayed for over three hours for an absolutely perfect ""buddy night"" out on the town. Neither of us had anything but positive things to say, and as we left we thanked both Bobby and Kate for helping to make it the relaxing, enjoyable evening we both needed. Really impressive.
Pros: Perfect service; Really great food.
Cons: Not a single one.
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