Michelle O.
Yelp
The decor and ambiance were relaxing and beautifully decorated. The food was even better. It was AMAZING! I rarely write reviews, but eat out most of the time.
MAIN DISHES:
I ordered the Cod and vegetables (I normally never eat that.). The fish was beautifully flaky and tender, has a hint of mustard taste. It was not a frozen patty. It was an actual fresh fish section. There was no skin and NO head (thank you).
For this who think that vegetables are just decoration for the main meat, like me, here is a place when you actually WANT to eat your vegetables.
The Brussel Sprout seasoning was kind of like Sazon and gently burned giving it an out-of-this-world flavor. Yes, Brussel Sprouts are typically made in this way at restaurants, but this was better than the other high class restaurant recipes.
While I wish that the vegetables had that Brussel Sprout same flavor, the vegetables in their own right had a nice subtle taste. They and the potatoes were cooked at the perfect timing for texture.
Outside of expensive restaurants, you wouldn't believe how many food places, can't do this as they are too busy, are understaffed or just had the wrong timing.
My boyfriend who has the chicken tacos, was so impressed with his meal, the vibe, and the service, he wants to go back again. I tried a bite too. The guacamole like topping had a creamy, light texture. Not your typical tasting guacamole, this fluffy topping made the dish.
SERVING SIZE:
The amount of food is for those who are into portion control and don't over stuff themselves. I am a walking bear. My legs are just here to propel the stomach. ;) LOL. So for those who missed lunch, like moí, and now it's dinner time, you probably want to order an appetizer and you will have room for dessert as well. The good part is that you get try the appetizer, main meal, and dessert and come out full, but not over stuffed like at a Thanksgiving meal.
COOKING TIME:
We didn't have to wait too long for our food, so that's always a plus.
SERVICE:
For those who look for a pretty face in their waitresses...and those who just want great service and don't care if it's a garden gnome who gives it to them, you can each be happy.
The servers are all pretty and ours was nice as well. The service is prompt by both her and another waitress who check our drink levels.
I always watch for water glass refill offers before the glass is 1/2 empty withOUT me asking. I shouldn't have to ask and thankfully, I didn't have to.
It's always a sign of how the rest of the service will be like even when they are not making money off of the drink. (Some are diabetic or dieting and don't drink soda, some, for various reasons, don't drink alcohol), but it's a nice sign when we are treated well as if we were paying for a drink.
So instead, we happily put our money towards other things like dessert. ;) ha ha)
DESSERT
Their Apple Tart was so popular that it ran out. My boyfriend got the classic chocolate lava cake with ice cream. It was beautifully presented and tasty. It is a smaller position than what I am used to seeing, however, this is clever as there is no food waste and it's accounting for you being somewhat full from the appetizer and/or the main meal.
MENU:
Note that that their menus are digital, so make sure that at least one of you brings your smart phone to use the QR code.
BAR:
They have the main bar, and then they have a bar with a marble looking top (I didn't closely investigate). It's in the back room where you can rent it out for a small company party.
People can walk around all sides of the medium sized, back bar for a nice traffic flow.
ATMOSPHERE:
Back area lighting and seating: Think of a bar stool raised, table for four or maintained, leather-like, cozy, rounded corner bench seating. A semi-casual classy vibe, but not stuffy. There definitely was thought put into their furniture materials and decor elements from the glasses to their lighting fixtures to their seating.
The lights are dimmable to give you just the right atmosphere vibe and was dimmed appropriately for us without us even asking. Low enough to feel romantic or to give that pub feel, and raised high enough that you can read words withOUT reaching for the nearest light on the table or wondering if the electricity bill was paid. It's nicely lit so no tripping here! :D
CLEANLINESS:
The tables were clean and not sticky. You can tell that great care had put a lot of the detail in running the place.
For those who think that it's just a nice review, put it this way...
I am just a regular person, but when I am at another restaurant, eating my usual dish, and it's visually it's fine, I can tell when the chef/cook goes on vacation and the dish is made by someone else. ;)