Jesse S.
Yelp
Pro tip: They'll give you bread for the table if you know about it and if you ask. It's warm and light and comes paired with soft butter. Not sure why they're keeping this a secret.
Amazing location right on the river, but you'll never know once you're inside, since the bar takes up the space by the front windows. The rest of the restaurant is big and filled with booths and tables floating in between. I noted that it was my mothers birthday on the reservation, and we got seated towards the back of the restaurant, at a table in the middle of the room, and next to a family of eight.
The food was decent. To be honest, I expected it to be better. The standout to me was the side of mushrooms - a generous portion and a variety of 2-3 types. Of course the cheesesteak eggrolls didn't disappoint either - crispy outside, savory beef inside, and a spicy sauce. We ended up adding another order of the eggrolls since they're a crowd pleaser. I had the branzino and it was lighted coated and fried on the outside, but unfortunately none of the flavors truly stood out. Tried a few of the steaks and they were good cuts of meat, but nothing to write home about.
Service was pretty good. We ran into a few snags. My 85 year old midwestern grandma wanted a glass of white zinfandel, she knows certain things and that's all she wants, and they ended up bringing her a glass of white sangria. We explained the confusion to the server and one other person, but ended up paying for the wrong drink anyway. As a midwestern gal, she would never raise a big fuss. As mentioned, it was my moms birthday as well. She made a joke about birthday specials, and it came up several times throughout the meal. But when it came time for dessert, they actually offer a free dessert for dining on your birthday, nobody said anything and she actually had to find the server and ask.
Overall we had a lovely time, but based on the price and reputation, I think they could deliver a better experience.