Friday night means dinner out, and due to our policy of not eating out without a coupon aside from special occasions, we flipped through Fantastic Savings and decided to use the Mirko coupon.
I've eaten at all three local Mirko locations, and enjoy them all. The East Side location used to be within walking distance of our apartment, so for us Mirko meant ordering a bottle of wine and stumbling home on foot.
When we moved to the west side, Baxter became our closest location, so it was to this one we returned.
For those unfamiliar, Mirko is a hybrid restaurant cafe where you order at the counter and are served at the table. You can order a dinner plate, or mix and match pasta and sauce as desired. I opted for the lighter fare of whole wheat penne with pomodoro sauce, and my husband chose carbanara with fusilli.
All patrons are served biscuits with a hummus and rosemary sauce-like substance. It's tasty, and loads healthier than the traditional olive oil and vinegar you receive at most places. The bread is freshly baked and sliced for dipping.
They forgot to remind me to pick up a glass for my tea, but the waiter corrected that quickly. It was busy, but our food was still served in a very reasonable amount of time.
Location: A - Three locations in Athens, one in Watkinsville, and more opening up. All three serve the same food. Parking for all three locations can be a bit awkward, because they tend to be in mixed use developments, but you figure it out after a few moments.
Atmosphere: A - A little traditional, a little trendy. I really like the Baxter street wine rack and want one of my very own.
Service: B+ - Counter person didn't give me a glass for my tea, or tell me to go serve myself. Redeemed by the waiter going and fetching one for me when I mentioned it. Food came pretty fast considering the place was packed.
Price: A+ - Dinner out for under ten bucks a person is quite doable, and frequent participation in deal mobs and other promotional coupon systems means you can easily eat out for under twenty for two including tip.
Food: A+ - Fresh pasta, freshly made sauces, and a seasonal menu mean you can be adventurous and try different things every time you come back.
Total score: A - Mirko is a great place for a casual dinner when you want food to be the focus. And since options range from lean to sumptious, you can still enjoy dinner on a diet. This falls under "don't need a coupon to eat at" for me because of the reasonable prices as well.
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