Network Cyber Bar & Grill

I just need to get this off my chest immediately - what a stupid name for a place. No, seriously...what is this, the late 90s? If you just walked by this place you'd think it was some kind of computer repair shop. What makes something a "cyber bar"? According to their site, free wi-fi. So, is Panera really a cyber cafe?

And as for the "grill" part of the name, they serve food here. Now, Network is set up like a lounge, which means you either have to eat at the bar or at a table that only goes up to your knees while seated. Kind of awkward. Then there's the fact that I was here once and the whole place smelled of fried chicken. Yes, chicken is awesome, and while I can't say I've tried the food here, that overpowering scent seems like something you'd want to avoid for a modern lounge.

Oh, and the bus boys trying to walk through this already tiny bar with their big bins is pretty ridiculous. I sure love being dressed up for a night on the town while a dude in an apron bumps me around with his dirty dishes. Why can't they just hand carry the dishes to the back, especially when space is at a premium?

And finally...I can't even tell if this is a bar or a lounge. They have some great TVs here for watching the game (with a large garish sign in between them), but it just feels out of place; that is, until they turn off the TV because it's too bright for some patrons. This identity crisis isn't good for anyone who comes here.

Network has potential, with a good location and a nice intimate space. But they really need to buckle down and focus on what they want to be. If you want to stop in for a drink, it's perfectly serviceable. For a place to spend your night though, you can do a lot better.

Nice looking place. Terrible service (manager is rude) and the music on Saturdays is awful. So called salsa but its techno.

This place is awesome! Great food nice staff fun atmosphere.