Fortunate Son - Reviews

It's unfortunate, but true. Eating in at this restaurant is FAR BETTER than getting takeout. The portions are bigger and better when dining in. We have tried takeout a few times and were dissatisfied, but when we are able to eat inside, the food is better.

My experience at this restaurant was underwhelming. I found the food to be just okay, comparing it to the "dollar tree" of Panda Express, this place felt like Walmart. The price was high for what was offered; an appetizer, noodles, and a protein totaled $50. The timing of the dishes was also an issue, with the noodles arriving first and the chicken much later. By the time the main protein arrived, the noodles were cold and we had already eaten half of them. For the price, I feel you can get more quantity with cheaper Chinese food options and receive almost the same quality. There was nothing special about the experience.

I had a trash experience on Christmas Day. We placed an order directly from their website at 5 pm for a 7 pm pickup. Upon arrival, we were told the order wasn't even there and they offered to void it, with no other resolution. It was a relief we checked, as everyone else was also waiting to have their names called. This was an absolutely terrible experience.

Fortunate Son is a very cool-looking place to eat, but the rest of the experience leaves something to be desired. Despite making our reservation a month in advance for Christmas Day, we waited over an hour for our food. We were informed about the long wait after being seated, and while our servers were nice, the extended wait made the table a little uncomfortable. When the food finally arrived, it was a bit bland and one-note, with the steamed rice being undercooked. Although we are vegetarian, we've had much better experiences at similar restaurants. The atmosphere was good, but the wait time and food quality mean we probably wouldn’t return. We also wouldn’t recommend it to vegans or vegetarians due to the minimal amount of good options.

My experience at this restaurant was mixed. The staff were great, but unfortunately, the food was not so great. As a local who has eaten here a few times, I always end up being very disappointed. ☹️ I don’t understand how this place is still in business; I do believe it’s mostly hype. The egg rolls were dry and the portions were small. Additionally, it was very expensive.

My experience at this restaurant was disappointing due to the food quality. The rice was mushy and the noodles in the dan dan dish were overcooked and soggy. Although the waiter noticed we barely touched our plates and kindly removed them from the bill, the food itself was a significant letdown. This place has truly wasted potential. If you're looking for good Chinese food, I would avoid this establishment. The owners should invest in their cooks, as it's a beautiful place with horrible food.

My experience at this restaurant was made Top Notch by the manager. The Szechuan chicken was cooked perfectly – crispy, not greasy, with a good texture. However, it lacked flavor. Despite this, I appreciated the kind gestures and the extra free chicken.

My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. The atmosphere was truly lovely and very aesthetically pleasing. However, the service regarding the food delivery was problematic. For our party of five, the server brought out dishes one course at a time, which wasn't ideal as we wanted to enjoy everything together. By the time we reached the third and fourth dishes, they were only warm. Despite this, the food itself was really good. My main feedback is about the order in which the food came out.

I love this place! I was a little worried about not having a reservation after reading the reviews, but I put my name down around 5: 45 and was sat around 7 on a Thursday night. The staff was so nice and the food was amazing!

If I could leave 0 stars, I would. Upon arrival, even after being a few minutes past our reservation time, our table was not ready. We were told it would be 5 minutes, but we ended up waiting outside in the cold for longer than that. When we asked if we could be seated inside, the host, Matt, was incredibly rude and acted as if he didn't want us there. He stated there would be a strict 3-hour wait, instead of mentioning the possibility of earlier seating due to cancellations. After I commented on his service, he responded childishly and canceled our reservation. We have dined here before and always tipped our servers generously for their excellent service. We requested a manager, and he identified himself as one. However, I believe he is unsuited for the role due to his poor communication and people skills.