Carson Kitchen

I REALLY hate leaving a review like this, but this was some of the worst food we’ve ever had. We are huge foodies and love and appreciate all foods and not picky whatsoever. We were so excited about the menu and wanted to try many things. First was the grilled oysters. Wow, all i can say is, I’ve maybe eaten one or two things in my LIFE that was absolutely disgusting… now i can add these to the list. Something was seriously wrong with them. I love oysters and i order them prepared in many different ways, I’m not new to what an oyster should taste like, and these were definitely rotten or something. I thought i was going to be sick after the first bite. Then we tried the deviled eggs, which was probably the only edible thing we got. They were fine. Lacked a lot of flavor, but were just okay. Then we got the pork belly, and that was also not edible. It was so dry, tough, and hard, you couldn’t even bite into it. Super disappointing. After 3 failed appetizers, we asked for the check and left.

I have been on the hunt for a truly great oxtail dish, and my search has officially ended at Carson's Kitchen. The oxtail I had here was, without a doubt, one of the greatest plates of food I've ever had the pleasure of eating. It was cooked to perfection and packed with incredible flavor. On top of the phenomenal oxtail, I also tried the pork belly, which was another delicious and well-executed dish. The food alone is enough to guarantee a return visit. What made the experience truly outstanding, however, was the service. Sergio was incredibly helpful and attentive, guiding me to some great choices that paired perfectly with the meal. Everything from the welcoming location to the reasonable pricing was top notch.

Our first time eating here. We arrived before the dinner rush and wow! The food was amazing! Orders are made to split and we ordered the bacon jam with havarti, the grape and burrata salad, and the Cocoa Espresso NY strip. Everything was perfect portions for 2 and beautifully presented. Our server, Nicky, was fantastic. She not only gave us recommendations of her personal favorites, which we always find so helpful when we go to a new place, but was also easy going and fun to chat with. Her recommendation for the lemon bar for dessert was the best! We will definitely be back, especially because they change the menu occasionally. Until then, I’m going to dream about going back and getting another lemon bar. Delicious!

My son and I had a great experience at Carson Kitchen. The service was great, the staff were welcoming, and the food was fabulous! We started with bacon jam. It was delicious, as well as arriving promptly at our table. We were starved after a long day of travels and the fast service was appreciated! My son had a refreshing cider recommended by the waiter. For entrees, we shared the NY Strip and the mushroom flatbread. They were fabulous, very filling, and we'll definitely visit this restaurant again.

A 4.2 is an Incredibly inaccurate rating for this restaurant. The atmosphere here is fun and welcoming only to be absolutely dwarfed by the food. I am from LA where food is Top of the line and have been Searching for food that is even Close to comparable and I have More than found it here at Carson Kitchen, I mean we’ve barely touched the options and I am truly in love. We had the Chicken skins, bacon jam and Mac and cheese. Top quality preparation - display and passion in Every bite. To top off the meal we had the glazed bread pudding, and My god. Heavenly does not begin to describe it. I IMPLORE you to eat here. It is truly phenomenal.

Menu consisted of unique combinations. Was eager to try many of the dishes. I ordered deviled eggs with caviar, wild mushroom flatbread, and killer shrimp. The killer shrimp was great, though a tad spicy, which I expected. The flatbread was good but it came with way too much arugula. The flavor combination was excellent. What does "wild mushrooms" mean? The deviled eggs were served at room temperature thank goodness. I would order them again.

I had no idea this unique gem was downtown. Such a beautiful set up and loved sitting at the chef’s table. Getting to see the action of the kitchen was fun to see the food made. The atmosphere was perfect. Great service by Sergio and food by the chefs. I ordered the pot roast dip and baked mac & cheese. You can tell how carefully crafted these dishes are. What’s great is I would feel comfortable coming here to celebrate a special occasion or just come hang out with friends. It’s quite perfectly balanced between upscale while still feeling inviting for everyday. :)

I wanted to give this place a try. The place itself is very pretty and has plenty of seating. Their menu is pretty limited but surprising. The black rice & oxtail risotto didn’t look very appetizing, but actually it was good. I would recommend this as an appetizer. Secret Sunday chicken was also good. It was ok trying out this place; now to the next one.