I have worked here for years , the quality of the food is the best the quantity is just as good . We order all our seafood daily , our soups are prepared on site daily as well , each dish is made to order , our chefs take pride in all dishes leaving the line and if for any reason our customers are in satisfied with something we always go above and beyond to accommodate and satisfy every customer that walks through our doors ! I believe our restaurant is one of the best around , the ambiance is perfect for family meal or for a date night , byob makes it more affordable and comfortable , our servers enjoy getting to know our customers and I know many on first name basis and we have watch as families hold baptisms then communions , confirmations , bar mitzvahs , graduations and up til wedding rehearsals and bridal and baby showers , I myself have had my children's birthday parties , graduation luncheons and communion parties here , I have also had off site catering done by Franco and our chefs for my own engagement dinners ! We accommodate any size party and we do whatever it is you need to make the day special , speciality cakes ,special menus , favorite color napkins , come in and try lunch or dinner you won't be disappointed !
(5)
Tony I.
No way would I eat there again over priced slow service and food was nothing to write home about. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there Chef should go back to school ...
(1)
Anthony D.
My wife and I went to Fountain Side on Valentine's day, 2015. We chose this place because over a decade ago I proposed to my wife there. We thought it would be a romantic way to start off the evening. We got there and found out that it was a BYOB. I should mention that they were kind enough to offer each of us a complimentary glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or Miscoto. I didn't recall it being a BYOB before, so we left and picked up a bottle of our favorite wine. Whenever a couple came into the place, the woman was given a red rose. Our hostess never gave one to my wife. We started by ordering a fried alligator appetizer, which came out quickly and was terrific. My wife ordered the Broiled Boston Seafood Combination Platter and I ordered Capellini Neptune, but asked them to change the sauce to a Rose sauce. The salads were fresh and crisp. The creamy Italian dressing was wonderful. The main entries were served in an appropriate time-frame. There was no long waiting or rushing to finish the appetizer, so that is a positive. Now for the negatives! My wife's shrimp were so overcooked that they were exceptionally dry and chewy; so bad that she could not eat them. I tried one myself and it was like leather. Just terrible. Her scallops were under-cooked and smelled fishy. The salmon was cooked appropriate and was the best part of her meal. The Clams Casino came with hot peppers in it and the breading was soggy. Overall, her meal on a scale of 1 - 10 was a 2. My meal was not too much better. The shrimp were not murdered like they were in my wife's meal. They were actually cooked well. The scallops were another story. The half cooked, raw and fishy smelling and tasting scallops left me unable to finish them. The Rose sauce was OK, but desperately needed salt. The pasta was cooked to perfection, not under done or over done. Over all, I would give my meal a 3. Anytime you serve under-cooked seafood, you place your customer's health at risk. Since we couldn't finish our dinner, we decided to ask for the desert menu. We sat very close to the desert display, so we saw multiple desserts to chose from. Our server brought over a tray with several kinds of complimentary desserts that the restaurant selected for Valentine's Day. The small shared desert was ok, but we really wanted to select from what was available in the display, so we were a little disappointed. I should note that we were probably lucky that we didn't get something out of the desert display, as the display glass was filthy, with run and streaks from food dripping down. The display also had Hersey strawberry sauce and partially used icing tubes, which should not be in a display for your customers to see. The meal, in my opinion, was a disaster. I would not recommend this place without them making major changes to the chefs and major cleaning. I will say that our server was an excellent waiter. I never blame bad food on the wait staff. I gave him a 30% tip because the bad food and dirty display were not his fault.
(1)
Priscilla C.
We love this place! The food is delicious, the people are very polite and the Chef is very attentive. We come here at least once a week! The stuffed mushrooms are the best!
(5)
Cassie T.
Fountainside is an excellent place to eat.. The chef has been here since it opened for 15 years. The food is unique in quality and tastes amazing.
(5)
Suzanne P.
I travel a lot and finding a restaurant where I can take my dinner back to my room and still have it taste good is always a challenge. Tonight I ordered the Tilipia with jumbo lump and it was delicious. There was no shortage of crab meat and the accompanying veggies and stuffed potato were excellent. I opted for the wild rice soup with chicken and it was a pleasant surprise. Lot of good food and I will return if I am back back in the area.
(4)
Carol C.
This place has come a long way since last time I was there. Now great service and fresh fantastic food!!
I enjoy this place for lunch. My favorite is grilled shrimp over Caesar salad. So yummy!
(3)
Jane L.
We dine at the Fountainside several times a year with friends who held their wedding reception in the back room in 1999. The decor has not changed since then but honestly it is not the ambiance that brings us back, but the food. The bread is supplied by the pizza restaurant in the same strip mall and is excellent, served warm. The food is wonderful. The menu offers something for every taste and there are always inventive specials available. The entrees are pricier than you would expect based on the location but they come with your choice of a soup or a salad and the ingredients used are top quality. Presentation is always attractive and the portions are generous. The service is low-key but very accommodating with special requests and Franco, the owner, always seems to be on site and working the front of the house. I recommend the Fountainside often to my friends and family.
(4)
Karen B.
Went there with high hopes since we live nearby. It was Valentines Day and they were not booked - should have been a sign since every other restaurant was packed. As others have said the place is old and outdated - but we're willing to overlook that if the food is good. The music playing in the dining room was all static, and loud - so it was very difficult to talk or hear the waiter. We asked if they would just turn it off, our waiter said they are working on it, and "trust me you aren't the first to complain". Still, it stayed on through the whole meal! My tilapia was raw in the middle. Husband's ahi tuna was fishy tasting. None of our vegetables came until we were nearly done eating. The water tasted like perfume, and when we asked the bus person to bring new water, she waved us off (she didn't speak English) - but didn't go get someone who would understand us either. The bill was $150 for 4 people, with no alcohol, no appetizers, no dessert or coffee. We decided to pass on dessert and go to the local yogurt shoppe. We won't be going back. Its a shame, a good seafood restaurant in the area would be great.
(1)
David S.
Very good food. I went there with my best friend and we like it. However, the service is abit slow. It was not packed with people. Afterwards, we went to the cigar shop next door which is a plus to enjoy a fine cigar after a hearty meal.
(4)
Howard B.
We go here only because they have good coupons -- $16 off from the Entertainment Book. And that's good because eating here is definitely not cheap, most all entrees are more than that. Service is so-so at best. Can't even get a glass of water. However the food is pretty good, can't complain about that. Good portion size too, always plenty for take home. BYOB is a good thing, too.
(2)
edward k.
Went there with my senior citizen mom and a couple of her friends. Service was borderline at best, food was just OK and the worst part is one of the ladies had a gift certificate that the owner deemed "expired" despite no expiration date listed. Sorry, any owner that treats customers like that gets "two thumbs down". I will not patronize this place ever again and encourage others to steer clear, as well. I do not support jerks.
(1)
Jamal D.
I had a $25 gift certificate purchased at Restaurant.com . Went on a Tuesday night, not busy. The decor is a little dated and the chairs are not comfortable. No liquor license so BYOB. They have an extensive menu but are pricey. The stuffed mushrooms for $10.95 were small stuffed with lump crab meat, not crab imperial as listed on the menu. I had the Broiled Seafood Combo ($26.35) and my wife had the Seafood Valentino ($26.95) While the food quality was good & the portions were decent they did cut corners. The shrimp were small and it appeared that they cut the scallops in half giving the illusion you were getting more. Your dinner comes with soup or salad and a potato & vegetable. Side vegetables are available but pricey. (Asparagus & Broccoli Rabe $7.65 each) On the plus side I had no complaints about the food quality or service. The negative would be the over priced menu items. The check came to $85.00 with no alcohol. This included an automatic 20% gratuity because I used the Restaurant.com gift certificate. The net check after using the gift certificate was $60.00. I would recommend them because the food was good but you don't get a lot for your money.
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Takes Reservations : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes
TinaMarie H.
I have worked here for years , the quality of the food is the best the quantity is just as good . We order all our seafood daily , our soups are prepared on site daily as well , each dish is made to order , our chefs take pride in all dishes leaving the line and if for any reason our customers are in satisfied with something we always go above and beyond to accommodate and satisfy every customer that walks through our doors ! I believe our restaurant is one of the best around , the ambiance is perfect for family meal or for a date night , byob makes it more affordable and comfortable , our servers enjoy getting to know our customers and I know many on first name basis and we have watch as families hold baptisms then communions , confirmations , bar mitzvahs , graduations and up til wedding rehearsals and bridal and baby showers , I myself have had my children's birthday parties , graduation luncheons and communion parties here , I have also had off site catering done by Franco and our chefs for my own engagement dinners ! We accommodate any size party and we do whatever it is you need to make the day special , speciality cakes ,special menus , favorite color napkins , come in and try lunch or dinner you won't be disappointed !
(5)Tony I.
No way would I eat there again over priced slow service and food was nothing to write home about. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there Chef should go back to school ...
(1)Anthony D.
My wife and I went to Fountain Side on Valentine's day, 2015. We chose this place because over a decade ago I proposed to my wife there. We thought it would be a romantic way to start off the evening. We got there and found out that it was a BYOB. I should mention that they were kind enough to offer each of us a complimentary glass of Cabernet Sauvignon or Miscoto. I didn't recall it being a BYOB before, so we left and picked up a bottle of our favorite wine. Whenever a couple came into the place, the woman was given a red rose. Our hostess never gave one to my wife. We started by ordering a fried alligator appetizer, which came out quickly and was terrific. My wife ordered the Broiled Boston Seafood Combination Platter and I ordered Capellini Neptune, but asked them to change the sauce to a Rose sauce. The salads were fresh and crisp. The creamy Italian dressing was wonderful. The main entries were served in an appropriate time-frame. There was no long waiting or rushing to finish the appetizer, so that is a positive. Now for the negatives! My wife's shrimp were so overcooked that they were exceptionally dry and chewy; so bad that she could not eat them. I tried one myself and it was like leather. Just terrible. Her scallops were under-cooked and smelled fishy. The salmon was cooked appropriate and was the best part of her meal. The Clams Casino came with hot peppers in it and the breading was soggy. Overall, her meal on a scale of 1 - 10 was a 2. My meal was not too much better. The shrimp were not murdered like they were in my wife's meal. They were actually cooked well. The scallops were another story. The half cooked, raw and fishy smelling and tasting scallops left me unable to finish them. The Rose sauce was OK, but desperately needed salt. The pasta was cooked to perfection, not under done or over done. Over all, I would give my meal a 3. Anytime you serve under-cooked seafood, you place your customer's health at risk. Since we couldn't finish our dinner, we decided to ask for the desert menu. We sat very close to the desert display, so we saw multiple desserts to chose from. Our server brought over a tray with several kinds of complimentary desserts that the restaurant selected for Valentine's Day. The small shared desert was ok, but we really wanted to select from what was available in the display, so we were a little disappointed. I should note that we were probably lucky that we didn't get something out of the desert display, as the display glass was filthy, with run and streaks from food dripping down. The display also had Hersey strawberry sauce and partially used icing tubes, which should not be in a display for your customers to see. The meal, in my opinion, was a disaster. I would not recommend this place without them making major changes to the chefs and major cleaning. I will say that our server was an excellent waiter. I never blame bad food on the wait staff. I gave him a 30% tip because the bad food and dirty display were not his fault.
(1)Priscilla C.
We love this place! The food is delicious, the people are very polite and the Chef is very attentive. We come here at least once a week! The stuffed mushrooms are the best!
(5)Cassie T.
Fountainside is an excellent place to eat.. The chef has been here since it opened for 15 years. The food is unique in quality and tastes amazing.
(5)Suzanne P.
I travel a lot and finding a restaurant where I can take my dinner back to my room and still have it taste good is always a challenge. Tonight I ordered the Tilipia with jumbo lump and it was delicious. There was no shortage of crab meat and the accompanying veggies and stuffed potato were excellent. I opted for the wild rice soup with chicken and it was a pleasant surprise. Lot of good food and I will return if I am back back in the area.
(4)Carol C.
This place has come a long way since last time I was there. Now great service and fresh fantastic food!!
(5)S S.
My Fiancé and I have been here a few times. We recently went this past Valentines Day. I wasn't overly impressed each of the other times I have been here. We ordered the crab stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer. The stuffing tasted very mayonnaise-y and had old seafood taste to them. Not good. For dinner I got an array of shellfish (clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels) serve over pasta in a spicy cream sauce. I asked for a vodka sauce instead since I can't eat spicy food. What came out was NOT a vodka sauce. It seems they just watered down the red sauce and added a touch of cream to give it it's light Pink color. The spaghetti tasted like it was right from the box and the fish taste like it was from a frozen bag, not fresh. He got the same thing but with the spicy sauce and said the same thing. The service left little to be desired as well. It seemed they only had one gentleman waiting on all the tables so needless to say, there was no way he could be attentive to everyone. I asked a girl for a refill on my water and I figured by the smile and nod she gave, she heard me. After 15min of waiting for my water, I finally flagged down our busy server, who then had to reiterate to the girl I had asked for water, to get me water in SPANISH. We will not be returning to this establishment. Not only is it dark and outdated in the decor, but the food leaves very little to be desired. It reminds me of a nursing home dinner hall.
(2)Sara P.
I enjoy this place for lunch. My favorite is grilled shrimp over Caesar salad. So yummy!
(3)Jane L.
We dine at the Fountainside several times a year with friends who held their wedding reception in the back room in 1999. The decor has not changed since then but honestly it is not the ambiance that brings us back, but the food. The bread is supplied by the pizza restaurant in the same strip mall and is excellent, served warm. The food is wonderful. The menu offers something for every taste and there are always inventive specials available. The entrees are pricier than you would expect based on the location but they come with your choice of a soup or a salad and the ingredients used are top quality. Presentation is always attractive and the portions are generous. The service is low-key but very accommodating with special requests and Franco, the owner, always seems to be on site and working the front of the house. I recommend the Fountainside often to my friends and family.
(4)Karen B.
Went there with high hopes since we live nearby. It was Valentines Day and they were not booked - should have been a sign since every other restaurant was packed. As others have said the place is old and outdated - but we're willing to overlook that if the food is good. The music playing in the dining room was all static, and loud - so it was very difficult to talk or hear the waiter. We asked if they would just turn it off, our waiter said they are working on it, and "trust me you aren't the first to complain". Still, it stayed on through the whole meal! My tilapia was raw in the middle. Husband's ahi tuna was fishy tasting. None of our vegetables came until we were nearly done eating. The water tasted like perfume, and when we asked the bus person to bring new water, she waved us off (she didn't speak English) - but didn't go get someone who would understand us either. The bill was $150 for 4 people, with no alcohol, no appetizers, no dessert or coffee. We decided to pass on dessert and go to the local yogurt shoppe. We won't be going back. Its a shame, a good seafood restaurant in the area would be great.
(1)David S.
Very good food. I went there with my best friend and we like it. However, the service is abit slow. It was not packed with people. Afterwards, we went to the cigar shop next door which is a plus to enjoy a fine cigar after a hearty meal.
(4)Howard B.
We go here only because they have good coupons -- $16 off from the Entertainment Book. And that's good because eating here is definitely not cheap, most all entrees are more than that. Service is so-so at best. Can't even get a glass of water. However the food is pretty good, can't complain about that. Good portion size too, always plenty for take home. BYOB is a good thing, too.
(2)edward k.
Went there with my senior citizen mom and a couple of her friends. Service was borderline at best, food was just OK and the worst part is one of the ladies had a gift certificate that the owner deemed "expired" despite no expiration date listed. Sorry, any owner that treats customers like that gets "two thumbs down". I will not patronize this place ever again and encourage others to steer clear, as well. I do not support jerks.
(1)Jamal D.
I had a $25 gift certificate purchased at Restaurant.com . Went on a Tuesday night, not busy. The decor is a little dated and the chairs are not comfortable. No liquor license so BYOB. They have an extensive menu but are pricey. The stuffed mushrooms for $10.95 were small stuffed with lump crab meat, not crab imperial as listed on the menu. I had the Broiled Seafood Combo ($26.35) and my wife had the Seafood Valentino ($26.95) While the food quality was good & the portions were decent they did cut corners. The shrimp were small and it appeared that they cut the scallops in half giving the illusion you were getting more. Your dinner comes with soup or salad and a potato & vegetable. Side vegetables are available but pricey. (Asparagus & Broccoli Rabe $7.65 each) On the plus side I had no complaints about the food quality or service. The negative would be the over priced menu items. The check came to $85.00 with no alcohol. This included an automatic 20% gratuity because I used the Restaurant.com gift certificate. The net check after using the gift certificate was $60.00. I would recommend them because the food was good but you don't get a lot for your money.
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