Red Fire American Grill - Essington

Had the cheese steak and some frits. Great Finnish for a long day. Try one you won't regret!

We really enjoyed it, was surprisingly quiet, although it is a restaurant in a fully booked hotel. Liquor selection was a little limited, but they had what I wanted, so no complaints.

Was already in Stingers on the Waterfront, but closed on Monday, so Google Maps showed Red Fire American Grill, which we visited tonight. At Clarion Hotel near the airport we went in, was told to sit wherever we wanted and our server was very nice, not excessively friendly, but still polite. As the only server and bartender, she had her hands full of the few tables she had. I ordered the tomatoes basil soup. It was creamy, hot and pretty good. My girl ordered a chicken quesadilla she didn't care. Drinks were immediately refilled without asking. The dining area is not the most beautiful, but it was okay. The bathroom of the men at the hotel was very clean.

Had been to Stingers on the Waterfront before, but closed on Mondays so Google Maps showed Red Fire American Grill which we visited tonight. Inside the Clarion Hotel near the airport, we went in, was told to sit wherever we wanted and our server was very nice, not overly friendly, but still polite. Being the only server and bartender, she had her hands full with the few tables she had. I ordered the tomato basil soup. It was creamy, hot and pretty good. My girl ordered a chicken quesadilla which she didn't care for. Drinks were promptly refilled without having to ask. The dining area isn't the most beautiful, but was okay. Men's bathroom in the hotel was very clean.

Restaurant is very inviting and trendy, especially in the bar area. I didn't have a sit down dinner, I chose to have takeout. The Classic cheeseburger with fries, was ok. I felt it needed more cheese and the toppings to be more fresher. Also ordered the Philly cheese steak. Again it was ok, but it fell short due to the dryness the little bit of cheese you get. My wife ordered the chicken and beet salad. Wilted leaves and not so great blue cheese. Would I eat here again? Yes, if I didn't have other choices. It's still a good place to eat, it just isn't a wow type of place for food.