Pete R.
Yelp
We stopped in here for dinner with another couple. My wife and I had eaten here last March and had a pretty good experience so decided to head back. I had wanted to try their shrimp and grits as I had seen it served during our last visit. Since the river was drained and under cleaning and maintenance (we didn't know it was going to be that way) there were no crowds in any of the bars or restaurants, and no large groups wandering along the riverwalk. We started with the table side guacamole and it was great. The $18 serving is designed for 2 people, but we shared it between the four of us and it was fine. The guacamole was chunky, spicy, full of lime and orange flavor, and creamy. While the price is a bit high, it is worth it. For dinner I ordered the shrimp and grits, my wife had the steak and frites, and our friends both had the ribeye. My shrimp and grits were very flavorful, creamy, and had 9 large shrimp. I probably won't order it again, as I felt like I really needed a side veggie or salad to make the meal complete. My wife's steak and frites included a nice 6 ounce steak along with a large pile of frites, fried banana chips and a grilled half tomato. She loved it all, but couldn't finish it because there was so much. Our friends said both of their ribeyes were done perfectly medium rare, accompanied by some baby potatoes and steamed veggies. They cleaned their plates! Overall, the (almost $400 bill including tip and 3 beers) was worth the experience and food. Everything is extremely expensive anymore and I don't mind paying if the food and service are good. We'll be back I'm certain.
Ambiance: 9/10 - the noise level is a bit high when the place fills up (which it did during our visit)
Service: 10/10 - our server Justin did an amazing job describing the dishes and keeping our water glasses filled.
Food: 9/10 - the shrimp and grits should have a side of something green or at least have the server recommend it.
Value: 9/10 - as I mentioned, it is a bit pricey, but what place isn't these days?