Patio at Unscripted
Phone: (984) 329-9500
Take in downtown views from the comfort of this colorful poolside rooftop outfitted with comfortable seating where you can grab refreshing cocktails and delightful bites. The patio features a diverse new American small plates menu in a casual, lively environment. Poolside good vibes are always on deck at The Patio.
Cuisines
- American
- Casual Dining
- Deli/Sandwich Shop
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Map
Google Rating
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We did the Igloo Experience on New Year’s Day. The service was amazing. The food was okay but some good options. The pork chop was well seasoned but the shrimp & grits, meatballs and salads needed salt.
Be prepared for a prix fixe for smaller parties ($65 per person in 2025). 20% gratuity is added automatically but does not go directly to your server. The igloo was warm and cozy with a fireplace. Would have liked a separate seating area with a loveseat away from the dining table but that is only in the upgraded one for groups. It was worth it for the experience. -
I was excited for the Igloo Experience but this was possibly the most disappointing experience I’ve had at Unscripted or the triangle area, period. First, the igloo’s space heater was nowhere near strong enough to keep 10 of us comfortable, and when we asked for blankets they told us they ran out. Of blankets. AT A HOTEL. Second, we were told the machine to warm the cider was broken and the only hot drinks available were hot chocolates which took over 30 minutes to get after ordering. Third, the food - WOW what a disappointment. We all ordered main plates and all of our plates came with portions barely the size of an appetizer. The steaks were tough and had more cartilage than actual steak, and the meatball plate came with 3 MEATBALLS for $23. Our server was thankfully understanding that the meatball plate was misleading and comped it for us. The service was the only positive of the evening. But the portions, food quality, along with the prices were our biggest complaints of the experience. I’ll be posting our experience on other review sites with the hopes of saving other groups from having to go through the same experience. I’ll make sure NOT to recommend this to as many people as I possibly can and send them to the other igloo experiences in the area.
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We did the igloos for the holidays and it was a great experience. They are super comfy and private and we really enjoyed relaxing while eating and drinking. The food is pretty standard American fare but well made and we especially liked the chocolate mousse and bread pudding desserts.
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We paid for the VIP igloo experience and really wanted to love it. But honestly, very disappointed. Waiter and manager were friendly, but the experience wasn’t worth the price. I don’t share this to be rude, but I hope to caution somebody looking to spend $$ for a good meal/atmosphere, there are so many other wonderful local options!
1. The server was very disorganized and kept taking food in-and-out. One plate and one glass at a time. Any requests (such as a blanket or forgotten drinks or food) had to be asked/reprompted 3x+. With the biting cold outside, the constant unzipping made it impossible to keep the igloo warm! Also made it hard to continue conversation as the waiter was constantly present and needing help as she struggled with the door zipper over and over again.
2. The food! for the price of the experience, I was looking for quality dining. First I ordered a flatbread which the server said they were out of. So I changed my order to a fried burrata. It sounded good so I was excited to try. Then after about 30 mins she came back with a flatbread… despite having told me it was out and me ordering something else. The flatbread crust was dry & flat - tasted like a pre-packed shelf-stable crust from the grocery store? The cheese options on the cheese board were slim, the Brussels sprouts were really burnt. We ended up ordering the burrata later, but it was served without any crackers/bread so it was awkward to eat a large ball of fried cheese.
We ordered the steak, medium for both my husband and I. It came veryyyy well done (not an ounce of pink). We aren’t ones to complain at restaurants so we ate about half before the fire alarm went off. We had to evacuate and stand out in the street in 30 degree weather until everything was cleared. I understand this was out of their control, but they did very little to remedy that 20 minute block of time that left our food very cold. They offered to reheat it, but that was the last thing I wanted for my very well-done steak.
For our dessert, my husband ordered a chocolate cake (it was literally a slice of birthday/sheet pan cake with dry icing). I ordered the crème brûlée which they were out of. The waitress said they had an apple crisp which I ended up ordering. As pictured above it was a weird bowl of cooked apples floating in sugar syrup with pecans on top? Very odd, very yucky.
3. Anyways, all this to say, the staff was nice, but not well trained and veryyyyyy slow with all service, yet somehow ever present. The food sounded good on paper but the execution was more budget vibe. A lot of foods weren’t available, hot drinks were served cold, we were constantly missing food and drinks we had ordered. Atmosphere was pretty - but I would suggest popping up here to look at the view instead of doing the igloo experience at all. -
This was our 1st time coming for the Igloo Experience. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Our server Bryan was fantastic. Dood was excellent. Look forward to visiting again next year.
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