Lauren H.
Yelp
My boyfriend and I decided to go out for a date night on Sunday, June 29th, and we have mixed feelings about this place.
From the moment we walked in, the vibe was off. The greeting was awkward and unwelcoming. The man at the host stand -- who I assume was the manager -- seemed flustered and honestly made us feel like we weren't wanted there. When we asked for a table for two, he told us there would be a 30-minute wait. We said we'd wait and I requested a table outside. His response was a hesitant "ummm ok," and he jotted our name down without much warmth or hospitality.
Since we were hungry, we decided to grab seats at the bar and dine there instead of waiting. We started with a Negroni and a tequila añejo old fashioned -- both were mediocre. For our appetizer, we had the BBQ shrimp, which was flavorful and delicious. For entrees, my boyfriend ordered the meatloaf and I had the lemon rosemary chicken with linguine. The food was fantastic -- the sauce on my chicken was layered with flavor. We also added a small order of fries we didn't need, but definitely didn't regret.
To end the night, I ordered an espresso martini that struck a great balance between sweet and bitter -- you could still taste the coffee, which I loved. My boyfriend, a big coffee lover, first tried the espresso macchiato but found it overly bitter. He swapped it for the crème brûlée latte and enjoyed that much more.
Now, for the service -- this is where things fell flat. The bartender barely acknowledged us. No greeting, no check-ins, no small talk -- nothing. The only words exchanged were: "What are you drinking?" "Are you ready to order?" and "Do you want dessert?" That was it. Very surface-level service, and frankly, it felt cold.
As someone who works in the service industry, I know how much hospitality matters -- and unfortunately, it was severely lacking here. The food was great, but the overall experience felt uncomfortable and impersonal. Not sure if we'd return based on the vibe alone.