708 King St

Had another incredible meal at Maison for my birthday! Allie, our server was so attentive, but gave us all the space we needed. I hadn't had the steak frites yet, so I decided to splurge and I'm so glad I did. Typically, the steak in this dish is (purposely) a tougher cut if meat, but Maison uses a tenderloin with an au poivre sauce and it's magnificent! Fries were nice and crispy, too. My husband had the fish amondine and it came with two huge pieces of fish. Also had the chocolate mousse, because, why not? Surprisingly not busy on a Thursday, but we had just another lovely time.

At the beginning of the month our girls night out dinner was here at Maison. One of the wins right off the bat is that they have a parking lot! Parking in downtown CHS is not a fun thing to do, so when a restaurant has parking I'll be adding a star just for that!!! The restaurant has a patio for outdoor eating when it's not the middle of summer and 110 degrees in the shade. Once inside they have big booths down the wall across from the bar and then another area with tables. We were sat in the middle big booth across from the bar. I thought it was going to be too loud to hear, but it wasn't. The only person I couldn't hear was our server. She was super sweet and knowledgeable but was extremely soft spoken. Luckily one of my friends with good ears picked up what she was saying! For drinks we all started with their G-Love. A great tequila cocktail. I don't remember the other cocktail I had, so it must not have been as delicious as the first. Since us girls love to share, we went with all of that evenings specials, a couple apps, a couple sides, and one entree. Everything was delicious. My favorite bites of the evening came from the tuna and heirloom tomatoes. Tomatoes are amazing this time of the year and the tuna was complimented by them perfectly. The escargot was warm, buttery and delicious on the toast point. And surprisingly to me, the field pea gratin was another favorite bite. I don't like peas, but this was not green, mushy, stinky, can peas that I vision when I hear the word peas!! It was far from that type of peas and was delicious. Date night, girls night, or just downtown and you want a drink and a bite at the bar, Maison is a great pick.

Been to Maison twice. Great food and service. Modified French cuisine is creative and depth of flavor is appreciated. Dip the Madeleines in the chocolate mousse desert!

Excellent French restaurant off upper King Street! My party arrived around 6pm on a Wednesday night. There are 5 or 6 reserved parking spots in the parking lot right by the restaurant (plenty of street parking close by if these spots are full). Wednesday night is burger night so I ordered the burger with a side of fries (served with a side of aioli). Both were excellent and I highly recommend! I believe they only have a certain amount of burgers on Wednesday night so make sure you get there early enough to get one!

Let's just say the first part of the evening here was on point - wonderful attentive service, delicious crisp French wine, all enjoyed in a charming atmosphere. It was early in the evening, so Maison was not yet full, but as we talked over drinks and perused the menu, tables started filling up and that was when the trouble began. Service was beginning to falter. Our appetizers including the escargot and the onion soup croquette were served promptly, but no one ever came back to inquire if everything was to our liking. The plump buttery, garlicky escargot were nicely prepared and plated. The croquette was bitter as it stayed too long in the fryer. When someone finally came to clear our appetizer plates, a young lady (not our server), asked if I was finished and I said yes because I didn't care for the burnt exterior. No reaction. Nada. Took the plate and left. Wouldn't the kitchen want to know why a patron barely touched a dish? By now the small space was a buzz with diners so individual attention from servers was waning. While waiting for our entrees, we decided we wouldn't be ordering desserts as planned, because by this time our cheery disposition was turning sour. Steak frites is such a classic French Bistro offering, yet this one didn't quite hit its mark. My husband was surprised to find the beef looked like a small filet mignon, not usually the visual you expect when ordering this dish, (from our experience anyway while dining and enjoying this meal in Paris and beyond). But hey taste mattered more. Well, the thicker cut resulted in a bigger chew, as it may have been shaped like a beef tenderloin but Maison's steak did not have the tenderness that this cut has. Fries were crispy and flavorful. The Diver scallops were quite small but so robust in flavor. Unfortunately the supporting cast of parisian gnocchi, broccolini, and delicato squash (all things I love), we're just meh. Now my taste buds may have been off just a tad, so maybe I wasn't able to detect the delicate flavors because I still had lingering effects from a cold. I hope this was the case, as we really wanted to love this place. We absolutely place no blame on our server that evening for our declining service. He was over extended, running around trying to cater to all of his guests. Maybe the whole experience was a one off. But there are too many restaurants in Charleston we still want to visit so for now Maison will be off our list.

I would give it 4.5 maybe go up to a 5 when we go back because we will. I have heard a lot about Maison and we were lucky to go on a wednesday which i knew was their burger night. We say at the bar - the bartender was fantastic - engaging, welcoming, explained each dish perfectly and gave us a lot of history of the restaurant. The burger was great - I had the tartare which i loved too. Not pictured are the escargot. My only gripe was i wish the burger would have come with pommes frites (which we did order and were terrific). Again, we will come back! Their outside patio is dog friendly with heaters during the winter. I like that the patio is private and not just a table with chairs on the sidewalk.

We were excited to try dinner after making a reservation at Maison. We were greeted promptly at the door and seated immediately. . We were seated in a booth near the door. There really is not a lot of space to get comfortable. The booth is a great idea. However, if you're carrying extra poundage, it's going to be a very tight squeeze. I found it to be a little uncomfortable. Our meal was beautiful, our waiter was fantastic. He made us feel comfortable, and he was very knowledgeable about the food and it's preparation along with the extensive wine list. He was very attentive, and checked on us frequently. The four-star review is for the tight, squeeze both at the table and on our wallets. I felt the meal was over priced as were the wines. Other than that we had a great night.

First the good. Our server Justin was fantastic! Spot on and loved his care of the table without always being present which allowed for good conversation. Loved onsite parking. The food however was spotty. The picture - monkfish was really good. My French onion croquette was overdone so it wasn't ooozy but rather dry. I could see where it was going so I only hope someone was able to experience it. The leek appetizer was spot on I could eat that as a whole meal! The cheese with bacon - no - too much bacon ratio for you to enjoy the taste of the cheese which made it feel and taste cheap. The duck was good BUT the lentils it's served with was very very salty which made for that part of the dish not worthy. I'm always looking to be transported to a place with food and as long as I have been wanting to go here...it did not transport. Sorry but that's an honest review of 5 of their dishes. Maybe the kitchen was a little "off". Maybe I should have said something. It has potential to be wonderful!

Beautiful evening at Maison! From the movement we walked in to the moment we walked out, every detail was meticulously thought out. The decor is lovely throughout. I look forward to dining on the patio next time! Looking for a tasty cocktail, try the G-Love! It is a mix of tequila, aperol, grapefuit.. Delightful way to start the meal. After reading reviews of the french soup croquette I couldn't pass it up! YUM! It is soup in a crusty filling! I've heard they only make a certain amount so be sure to get your order in for one! For my entree, I went with the chicken cordon bleu. It was a perfect dish to follow the croquette. The best part was each little bite of chicken with the leeks, oyster mushrooms, and Dijon jus. It seemed fitting as the weather is getting cooler! Another dish we had was the steamed flounder. Don't be turned off by the "steamed" description as it was also a superb dish! Served with delicata squash and Swiss chard. Great flavors for Fall. To finish the meal, we split a few desserts. The almond crème caramel and the fresh madeleines. Both were amazing! I love that the madeleines come out warm! Just perfect! Thank you for a fantastic evening.

This restaurant was absolutely delicious! I love that it was a smaller place because we were able to actually hear each other at the table compared to other more busy and larger restaurants in the area. The ambience was perfect for our bachelorette group. I was talking about how delicious the flounder was for several days afterwards I highly recommend it.

Absolutely fantastic. Loved the menu but hesitant to go bc it's not as hyped/as many reviews as other spots in Charleston. Glad I went w my instinct. Deserving of 1 star Michelin (didn't look, maybe they have one). Whimsical menu and everything on point flavor/execution wise.

We checked out Maison for our date night in Charleston! Cute lil spot with some creative dishes on their menu! Between the 2 of us we shares 2 apps and 2 entree which was the perfect amount of food and topped off with the perfect bite of chocolate mousse! Our picks for the night were salmon rillette, leek vinaigrette, diver scallops and monkfish chop ( they were great about substituting the chicken brown butter for my pescatarian husband) My 5 star rating is specifically for that fabulous scallop entree and yummy chocolate mousse! Recommending!

This was our favorite meal when visiting Charleston. The service was great and our server knew everything about the menu. The food was 5 stars. I will eat here again if I go back.

We had dinner at Maison last night and though the decor was beautiful, the food was horrible. The waiter was very pleasant and accommodating and that is why I am giving it a star, if I could give zero stars I would but the service deserves at least a star. The mussels tasted very fishy and the "beard" of the mussel was not cleaned, the onion soup was sooooo salty that it tasted very packaged, finally the steak frites and the flounder were so old that after one taste you knew that these proteins have been sitting in the fridge for weeks! No wonder why they were not packed on a Thursday night unlike other places in town. Really a bad experience, which is too bad because the decor is spot on. Update! Just got a call from the restaurant telling me I'm a shitty person and not welcomed back. Great way to deal with customers, just shows that even management is as poor as the quality of the food. Bravo! Also when I called back, Wil told me "to stop calling this number psycho." WOW

Amazing French food served by an amazing staff. Ambiance is perfect. I love how it's off the beaten path. Locals spot with many regulars. They made our 10 year wedding anniversary special. Monk fish was to die for! See yall again soon!

Ate at Maison last night. One of my new favorite restaurants in Charleston! The food and service are outstanding! Try the onion soup croquettes, escargots, pate, crispy flounder, and definitely save room for all 3 desserts!! This place is small and unpretentious and is hidden in northern Charleston so tends to be overlooked but don't count it out.

Ate here on my first night arriving in Charleston. Place is small with limited seating indoors and the rest outdoors on the side. My friend and I got the last open table, every seat in the house was taken. We decided to try the French onion soup croquettes. These were so good, they should really offer a bowl of French onion soup. The flavor was so good. My friend got the mussels, which were probably the largest mussels I've ever seen in my life. This was a 3+ pound bowl that's served. I got the steamed flounder with potato-fennel pave and warm tartar sauce. This was DELICIOUS. The fish was so fresh, perfectly cooked, covered in such a nice sauce with olives and tons of capers. I've never eaten anything like the pave, but it was also so good. This was the best dinner I had on my trip to Charleston.

YUM. I am hungry just thinking about our meal here. Everything was great and I can't wait to go back and try more. Our server was awesome, I wish I could remember his name, he even brought us an extra glass of wine to taste. The ambience is sophisticated and nice, a picture esc bar.

This was my first dinner out in Charleston on my trip. The service was nice and fast. This was a cute little place to go for a late dinner. I wouldn't say this was the best food I had for the price point, but it was solid. We started with the English pea tart and the fois gras. I didn't care for the pea tart personally, but my family did. I was surprised by the fois gras. The fois gras was solid and it was mixed with strawberry. The jam and toast was also wonderful. I got the monkfish chop. This was not my favorite fish ever. It was very dense and meaty, kind of on the heavier side for a fish. It resembled more of a meat texture to me than a soft and flaky fish, though it did fall off the bone. Overall, I wasn't mad about coming here. It was a good warm-up for what was to come eating our way through Charleston!

we had dinner at Maison this evening and everything from the service from our waitress Ali, the cocktails the appetizers the main course and the desserts was absolutely fabulous. The French onion soup croquette was incredible. The chicken rice main course that I had was perfection and the chocolate mousse dessert and the made to order Madeline's were unbelievable. Highly highly recommend Maison in Charleston, South Carolina.

Maison was definitely a culinary experience, and happy stop for us on our trip to Charleston. Would give this place 4.5 stars if I could. The service was excellent, with our server both knowledgeable, accommodating, and attentive. In terms of food, the following is what we ordered: APPS -Steak Tartare: Delicious app to share, no mayo which is refreshing for a tartare. -Escargot: Extremely delicate and tender, if only there was more buttered herb sauce for the bread! A must try. -Pea Potato Gratin: Honestly delicious, gratin has this smooth goat cheese flavor to it that make this one of the best dishes. -French Onion Croquette: Onion soup inverted, for just $5 a piece it really is worth the value. -Tuna Tartare: Also refreshing, came with crepes that weren't that necessary. The steak tartare was the better between the two in our opinion. MAINS Monkfish- Very good and tender, $30 was overpriced for the experience and was not the star main for the table. Roasted Chicken: Very good but tasted like it was Sous vide for a bit too long. Roast chicken was over cooked with a grainy texture. That being said, the sauces were fantastic with a perfectly confit crust, making the the dish the star of the mains purely for flavor. Rabbit En croute: Very filling with a lot of depth--definitely the kind of dish you would want to tuck into following a hard ski run. Definition of French-farm comfort food. Overall, the food was a great treatise to French cuisine with a twist and awesome for a date night. Landed on 5 stars since just 4 wouldn't do the service or the flavor combinations justice.

Everything here was exceptional, the service was spot on and the food was delicious. Would absolutely love to come here again, definitely on our list going forward!

Make your reservation now!!! Probably the most on par with France, French cuisine I have had in America. Very accurate to French flavors and foods eaten in France. The food was incredible! The ambiance is super cute and very French cafe. Cocktails were very good. We had the fois gras torchon(if you have had fois gras you must try this as it is the way better preparation), escargot, and clams. As well as the shrimp , steak (thought to be the best steak ever had), chicken, and monkfish entrees. For dessert; the sponge cake, chocolate mousse, and the Madeline's. We had a very handsome male waiter that was very attentive and great at his job. Service was incredible.

Never disappoints! The food is always delicious, the service is outstanding, and the ambiance is calm and inviting. The outdoor patio is great too. Highly recommend: Pate de Campagne, Rabbit en Croute, and Salade Verte.

Wedge salad was inventive and delicious. But the coq au vin was a a tin of cat food flavored with burgundy wine. I know it's cliché but if this was served anywhere in France the chef would be quartered. There aren't many ways to do coq au vin, and shredding up a chicken and molding it into a cat can shape then plopping it on a Ben of corn is NOT how you try to interpret it. This is my second time here but sadly my last after this debacle. Embarrassed that I took my girlfriend here on her birthday for her to be treated like an alley cat by the chef. PS how dare you only have THREE servings on tuna belly for dinner.

We wanted to love it. People were friendly and service was very attentive. I don't think my water ever dropped below a cm from the rim. The menu reads like mouth watering right up our alley, but unfortunately didn't deliver. Every dish we had was a bit off. We decided to try and share many plates, and nothing tasted particularly French, but rather French inspired. The best dish was the escargot and that was just okay. The ambiance was surface nice, but I thought the plastic framed poster art didn't quite jibe with the rest of the place and it certainly didn't align with the menu prices. We're unlikely to return, but did enjoy the service.

Another great Charleston restaurant. We arrived nearly an hour before our reservation and they seated us right away. Our server was great -- everything you can expect from exceptional service. He had great menu recommendations that he didn't push, paired great wine on his own, was attentive, brought out the dishes at appropriate times, etc. And, of course, the food was just perfect. Best monkfish I've ever had. Yes, it was kinda pricey but very worth it.

Maison is a great French Charleston date night experience. Fun booths that are comfy and face long bar. Drinks are $11-$13 and super reasonable and strong. The Onion Soup Croquette was a breaded dumpling cracked open and the oozing onion soup, just wow. Diver Scallops was also super tasty and the sides were fun and tasty so would definitely get again. I don't know about you but I am not a rabbit person. However, the Rabbit en Croute is like a rabbit pot pie pictured last. It was super hot and took like 20 min to cool down but was well worth the wait. I mean did you see that crust?! Entrees were reasonably priced so would definitely go back. #bergerknowsbest

this review is solely based on the food not the service which was excellent. escargot: 5 stars steak and frites: 2 flavor of the steak sauce was good but the steak that looked like a filet mignon was anything but. It was a very low grade steak to look like a filet. the steak was also undercooked and the fries were overcooked with to much salt. scallops: 1 there is no way what i was served was scallops. They looked and tasted nothing like scallops and the watery broth they were in had an off putting taste and was the furthest thing from a french sauce more like a bad thai broth flounder: 3 the fish was great but again the sauce wasn't french it was a curry cream sauce to sum it up this restaurant is all over the place that misses the mark. wish them the best but will not be back

Fresh, delicious, creative food and excellent service. Made with love. We had clams and monk fish. Wonderful and cozy spot.

Based on a good friend's enthusiastic recommendation, we came to Maison for dinner on a Thursday night. She made the reservation and my understanding is that it was tough to get and needed to be made in advance, so keep that in mind! We pulled up into a front door parking space, which was awesome, and were immediately seated at our cozy table for 3. The inside of this space struck me as more cozy diner than french bistro; its something about the lighting that I think could be improved to achieve a more authentic French feel. Our waiter was fabulous and helped guide us through the menu. It was easy to pick the onion soup croquette to start. I had a friend who had *just* been to NYC and was telling me that soup in dumplings was all the rage. As a french onion soup lover, I had to have it! It did not disappoint although I quickly realized one must be careful cutting into a croquette with warm soup inside. Highly recommend. We also had the pate, which I thoroughly enjoyed and would order again. We had a tough time settling on mains, but after seeing food at our neighbor's table (and hearing their glowing recs) and relying on the expertise of our amazing waiter, we decided to split the Coq au Vin and the Rabbit en Croute. I love rabbit and I love pot pie, so yup, Rabbit en Croute was an absolutely brilliant dish. Nice chunks of rabbiet with delicious vegetables inside a perfectly cooked puff pastry with a hint of truffles. If you're thinking about ordering this, DO IT. It will not disappoint, especially in chilly fall and winter weather! But hold the phone - that Coq au Vin is a triumph. Truly the best chicken I've ever eaten in a restaurant. The airline chicken breast is cooked perfectly - juicy with a delightful sear on the skin. It has all the delicious chicken flavor you want. I also ADORED the brussel sprouts farci, which had yummy chicken thigh meat inside. I cannot fathom the amount of work it took to make the stuffing and then stuff the teeny tiny brussels. *standing ovation for the kitchen* Add in truffles and red wine jus and truly, this is one of the best things I've eaten in a very very long time. Our fabulous waiter touted the wonderful Sicilian Clos Fornelli Sciaccarellu, which went amazing with our appetizers and main courses. I highly recommend. I would definitely return when in Charleston

We love French cuisine and chose to dine at Maison on a Friday night. Overall, it was okay. Prices were appropriate. Loved the decor and style. Service was friendly. However, would've liked to see a larger menu with more French cuisine - not even a French Onion Soup or Beef Bourguignon to be found on the tiny menu. Small menus are great when every item is phenomenal, which wasn't exactly the case in our opinion. The evening special salad, however, was delicious, and alone worth a repeat visit. We also had the steak frites, which was decent, although it was served as a filet instead of sliced. The clams came with a crispy piece of bread to soak up the broth, but we didn't find it too flavorful. The noise level was way too high - it's a tiny space. It was not a bad experience by any means, but not the intimate French restaurant we were hoping for.

Perfect experience at Maison. Small place so will need to get reservations in advance, but we went for dinner and loved it. Service was amazing, and the food was even better. We got the Onion Croquettes, Mushroom Tart, Escargot, Chicken, and for dessert the Sponge Cake. Of those, the only thing we didn't love was the escargot. Still good, but wouldn't get it again. This was also the only dish our waiter didn't direct us to (great service). The chicken and mushroom tart were the highlight, with the former being one of the best chicken dishes I've ever eaten (I never get chicken when we eat out). Highly recomm

I would like to go back and try other things but what we had was good. Rabbit en croute - 5/5. The best rendition of chicken pot pie. Great crust, decadent veloute. Steak frites - 3/5. Hangar steak that came out underdone rare when ordered medium rare. Was tough and chewy. Frites we're ok. Leeks - 3.5/5. Was a fine dish. Not bad not great. Steak tartare - 4.5/5. Served with endive rather than toast, but it worked well. This was a great version of tartare. Service was excellent. Overall a great experience.

The food is unique and always delicious. The service is excellent and friendly but not intrusive. And it's lovely to be there.

If you're hungry - snack before you go. Very pretty and very nice environment. Too expensive for what we got. Tasty appetizers, but entrees are much too expensive for what you get. Nice to see once, would not go again.

We came here based on a recommendation from a perfect stranger, and we were thrilled we did! This meal was one of our favorites in Charleston right up there with Zero George and Fig. The menu was unique and exploding with flavor. My favorite dish was the rabbit, I almost ordered a second one because I didn't want to share half with my fiancé! We went on a Wednesday to get the special duck burger, which was dripping in a heavenly sauce. We both loved the same cocktail and ordered multiple rounds. The escargot was the perfect app, not too filling but great flavor and tender. Our server was basic and quick, but the food spoke for itself! We will definitely venture back here the next time we're in Charleston!

My husband and I had dinner reservations here on a Thursday night. Our reservation was for 8:30pm or so. We were told there was not a possibility of making an earlier reservation but there were multiple tables available when we arrived. The food here was very typically French...very flavorful with their sauces and very nice presentation. We had the escargot, the monkfish, leeks vinaigrette, and the chicken. Everything was delicious. Since it was our anniversary, they presented us with two glasses of sparkling wine. That was great. We also went ahead and ordered a bar drink, the Vibrant--very good. We had wine with our dinner but unfortunately, although it was a generous pour, it was way too warm.

Had one of the best meals ever at Maison recently. I randomly went after seeing their dinner special post on social media. Now I'm mad at myself for not having been sooner. The dinner special was PHENOMENAL. Dry aged duck (I love a dry aged steak but had never heard of dry aged duck) needs to be available at more restaurants. It was accompanied by beluga lentils, sour cherry sauce, and an onion soubise. The sauces were also spectacular. The bartender recommended a lovely malbec to pair with dinner also. It paired beautifully. The dessert I chose was an almond flavored creme caramel. The almond flavor really took it up a notch and made it superb. The service was great and really friendly and helpful. Can't wait to go back.

We had a great dinner it Maison and loved the recommendations from our server Tony. He suggested items that paired so well with the wine we ordered. Everything was excellent.

I came in yesterday without a reservation and didn't really expect to find a table, but thanks for the lovely staff, Nathan and Leah/Lia (I hope one of those is correct), they were able to get me a great spot on the patio after having a glass of wine at graft across the parking lot. Our server, Erica was incredible, charismatic and made our experience a memorable one after walking us through the entire menu and giving us great recommendations. We ordered 2 French onion soup croquettes, the Bucheron Tart, and Black Truffle Sausage & Spring Vegetable en Croute. Our meal was magnificent all the way through the last bite. Marvelous presentation and complex flavors especially with that Bûcheron tart. Great French wines for the cherry on top. Sadly there was no room for dessert but I'll be back again for sure. Highly recommend.

So I was so excited to go to this place. I have been looking at the menu all week and I wanted to spend that kind of money on a really great experience but unfortunately it was only the company I was with that was terrific. Our waiter asked us to not order while we were waiting for other friends. He said it was because he wanted us to wait to order together because it's easier for the kitchen. I did not comply and politely asked If we could order foie gras anyway. When he came back to the table he placed the plates down very hard. And then I wasn't even blown away by the food at all which was the real bummer. I absolutely do not have disposable income so this was really quite a big deal for me.

This was a delightful restaurant in an unassuming building serving French bistro fare. A sleek but not industrial look inside. Their specialty cocktails were creative but also all standards were made with precision. Appetizers included foie gras with a twist and some other unique offerings. Mains were equally enjoyed by all and likewise desserts. Our only issue was that our service was enthusiastic to begin with, then seemed to wane as the evening passed. Not sure what to attribute it to as we ordered everything for our party of four from appetizers, cocktails, wine, mains and dessert. It was busy, but expectedly so. During these times we certainly want to throw no stones when a hectic kitchen is the reason for delays, but it wasn't that - it was the attitude. Other than that, exceptional dining experience.

What a wonderful experience! The service with Allison and the entire team was outstanding. The mussels so rich and flavorful, croquettes were fresh and warm, chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the desserts fresh warm Madeline's and chocolate mouse. The drink menu was diverse with lots of options for aperitif lovers like me. Definitely will be back!

Back last night. A standout was Toro, shasito peppers and a few grains of course salt - magnificent. Also had their monkfish chop. Monkfish can get rubbery quickly. This was exquisite. So far every time, everything is perfect.

Maison has a charming, small restaurant atmosphere. MacKenzie E made excellent recommendations and provided professional service. I tried the diver scallops and I rarely order scallops, just believed they would do a superb job. They did. Side dish of field pea gratin. Sparkling wine. As is typical of Charleston the meal was pricey. However It was a special, intimate meal in Charleston that evoked memories of dining in Paris.

Interesting experience. Much of the cuisine here is classically French. There's plenty of rabbit dishes. The service is well-informed and accommodating. Outdoor and indoor areas. Only reason this experience doesn't receive 5 stars from me is that I did not enjoy the specials at all. But I was blown away by all of the items from the actual menu. Expect to spend no less than $100 here for a date night.

The food at this restaurant was surprisingly above expectations. Everything we had we devoured. We showed up about 15 minutes before our reservation and expected to wait. I'm guessing the table they had designated for our reservation was being held captive by the previous customers. We don't mind, we understand sitting around enjoying good company and not being rushed. The hostesses and servers didn't rush them out (which oddly I appreciated), but instead explained to us what was happening, apologized, and brought all three of us some yummy bubbles to enjoy while we waited. Totally worth the wait. I would recommend making reservations a bit ahead of time if you want any hope of getting in at a decent hour.

Good food.. but room for improvement. This restaurant is small which is ok.. and has a cool little bar.. but ambiance and comfort is lacking a little. We had the wedge salad (very good), steamed flounder (good), and Rabbit en croute (pot pie).. it was ok. The pot pie was highly recommended by staff, but seemed oddly placed for a summer menu when it's hot and humid outside in July. Gin cocktail was one of the best I've had. Also had a side of fries w/ insane aioli sauce. Seating is not very comfortable in this little restaurant and it's not the most romantic atmosphere. Street parking only, is a pain in the a**, and not in the best part of town either.