As someone new to the area, I decided to stop by since this spot looked like it offered some nice drink options along with food. The menu options were quite extensive for drinks, but a bit limited in terms of food; that said, I still found a few things that caught my interest. For the appetizer, I was torn between the duck spring rolls and the fried calamari, which both came out to 21 bucks. I was suspicious of the spring rolls because, in my experience, portion sizes for these items are usually very low. On the other hand, I knew I would at least get a few more bites out of fried calamari. Against better judgment, I decided to be adventurous and order the spring rolls, which I regretted as soon as they came out.
As you see in the picture, this is only a few bites for 21 bucks, which is not enough even for an appetizer. Had I ordered the calamari, it would have been more food, more bites, and lasted longer as an appetizer — which is what I would have preferred. You may ask, “How were the spring rolls?” I would say they were good, but not enough for me to want to order them again for the price charged. I’m not even going to bother giving my price recommendation because it comes nowhere close to what they charge, which is comparable to a large pizza. In a hypothetical world of heavenly food, these spring rolls could have been top‑five quality‑wise I have ever had, and I would still be unhappy with the price‑to‑portion ratio.
Moving on to my main course, I ordered the lobster mac and cheese, which was not bad. The flavor on the lobster was solid, and I appreciated that they did not throw any shells or inedible parts into the mac, which I have seen done at other places. The addition of bacon was nice as well, and I enjoyed the crispy outsides. The cheese sauce was a bit liquidy for my taste, but nothing too bad. If I were to return, I would probably try the burger.
Regarding the service, it could have used some improvement, as they forgot about our drinks at one point, and we did need to call them over on a few occasions. I would also recommend increasing the glass sizes for the soft drinks. As you see in the picture, this little skinny cup is comparable to a baseball bat handle. I needed a refill before my server was five steps away from my table. Please, for the experience of the customer, ditch those glasses and serve soda in a real cup.
As for the alcoholic choices, I did not try any, but they seemed to offer a ton of nice options at fair prices. While I do have my criticisms, the experience did have its positives, as I was happy with my main course. A little tightening up on the service and some portion help on the spring rolls would have brought the review up a bit more. I may stop by for a few drinks in the future and will see about exploring a bit more of this menu.
TD
Tony DeOliveira
Aug 25, 2026
City Perch Bar + Kitchen is a great spot to unwind after catching a movie at iPic. It’s the perfect place to relax, enjoy a beer and some pizza, and just take in the atmosphere.
The music is at just the right volume—lively enough to create a great vibe without being overwhelming. The open-air bar with the doors open really takes the experience up a notch, especially when the weather is nice. The surrounding area is also beautiful and adds to the overall experience.
The staff was very attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout our visit. Overall, City Perch is a great place to grab a drink, enjoy some food, and relax. Definitely worth checking out if you’re in the area!