Lot 17 Bar and Grill

I like this place. I just recently moved to the Bloomfield neighborhood and this is a nice place to some grab a beer and watch a game.

I've had a good amount of their good and it's always pretty decent. Their catered food is much much much better than the restaurant food. Still though - its good pub grub.

They have a pretty decent selection of beers and there is something for everyone. I was in here last weekend and they had Southern Tier Pumking on tap which is always an A+.

I like to call this place the Mario's of Bloomfield.

Every neighborhood needs a go-to joint, and for me this is Bloomfield's.  Lot 17 has consistently above-average bar food and a decent beer list.  Nothing to necessarily write home about, but whenever my boyfriend and I need a meal in a pinch we head here.  The service is always great- fast and friendly- and the prices are more than reasonable for what you get.  Some of my favorites on the menu are the buffalo chicken sandwich, blackened mahi sandwich (ask for extra seasoning!), and the reuben.  The homemade chips and cajun fries for sides are great compliments to anything on their menu.

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My husband and I visited on a quiet Friday afternoon, and we were politely greeted by the bartender. We each ordered a beer and were promptly served. After taking a moment to glance over the menu, we decided on the pita pizza app, the special (beer battered fish/Mac and cheese) and the fish tacos.
The pita pizza: a soft pita shell with pesto, tomatoes, chicken and cheese. BORING.
This appetizer reminded me of my mother's Irish cooking: tasteless. A simple addition of caramelized onions would have solved this problem.
Entree 1: Beer battered fish and Mac and cheese. Ruling: BLAND. My husband ordered this one and described the fish as "wet" and the Mac and cheese as "play-doh". They also served the dish with lettuce, tomato and onion, as if it were a sandwich.
Entree 2: Fish tacos. Ruling: OVERCOOKED/COVER-UP ATTEMPTED. Ok, so they weren't bad, but the fish was dry. Covered with tomatoes and a bit of lettuce, the tacos were, again, on the tasteless side. The attempt at adding flavor came with the chipotle mayo and sour cream.
These only helped to moisten the fish. The corn relish was masked by jalapeño peppers and the rice came shaped as if out of a small flowerpot.
The service was quite friendly, so, no fault there. The chef, however, needs a bit of training.