After a Buffalo Phil’s opened in Lakeside Dining Hall on Aug. 16, Kristina Hopton-Jones, director of University dining services, said Dining Services has received positive feedback from students.

“The restaurant that was previously in the new Buffalo Phil’s space at Lakeside was not as popular as other venues,” Hopton-Jones said. “Bama Dining wanted to provide a concept that the students wanted.”

Anne Hayes, a junior majoring in elementary education, said she was excited about the new location opening because it fits well with her class schedule.

“I’m so excited about Phil’s being at Lakeside because it’s [on] campus,” Hayes said. “Once I’m done with my 11:50 class, I can just walk over to Lakeside to have a nice sit-down meal.

“Plus, I can meet some of my friends for lunch there instead of having to go to the Ferg where it’s so crowded,” she added.

However, not all students were as excited as Hayes.

Terresica Crews, a senior majoring in accounting, said the new venue did not appeal to her, mainly because she doesn’t like food from Buffalo Phil’s in general.

“If it’s anything like this one [on The Strip], I probably won’t go,” Crews said. “It’s very overpriced and the burgers are dry.”

On the other hand, Crews said the idea of placing a popular restaurant in a dining hall was a good idea.

“It’s a good way to generate business,” she said.

Deidre Stubblefield, a junior majoring in psychology, disagreed with the opinion that Phil’s is overpriced.

“It’s one of the few places you can use Dining Dollars, which is a big plus,” Stubblefield said. “I love Buffalo Phil’s. I think it’s great for people who live on this side of campus.”

Hopton-Jones said the space required little construction and modification.

“The space there needed to be utilized to serve students more effectively than the previous restaurant in that area,” she said. “There was not really any construction, just adjustments to menu boards and décor.”