Jerry James Stone
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Carlotta's has a chic and vibrant atmosphere but don't let the elegant surroundings sway you. The bartenders are welcoming, friendly, and informed -- and I showed up wearing crocs lol. They are here to help you pick the best drink for your palette.
They are proud of their mixology skills (and should be!) but are there to share them with you. And there is something for everyone.
No matter the drink -- sweet, bitter, sour -- all of the cocktails are balanced, a style i always appreciate. This makes cocktails, no matter the style, easy for others to try new styles.
Their espresso martini, which is typically a drink that is too sacharin for my taste, was so even and lovely, I could have had another, were we not trying almost everything on the menu.
What i had of the food was good -- olives and homemade potato chips. My biggest "complaint" is that as a vegetarian, not a lot of options. Like if they could have worked the deviled eggs so you could order them without the salmon, that would have been awesome. I think there are some opportunities to make the food options a bit more flexible for modern dietary restrictions.
That said, I feel Carlotta's is a great option for happy hour or the first stop on your way for a night out. Set the tone for the evening with well made cocktails and nibbles.
How I break down my star reviews:
1 - No. Not if it was the last thing on DoorDash. 🗑️
2 - Meh. Maybe if I’m desperate, close, and high. 😬
3 - Mid. Not texting the group chat about it. 🤷♀️
4 - Hella solid. Planning my next visit. 😋
5 - Shut up and take my money. Om Nom Nom. 🔥