Chuck M.
Yelp
Everything here is ok, not world class, but more in line with pub grub.
First impression, parking is almost impossible and they have a large lot, so the place is jumping busy. Good sign. We went inside and it looked like a considerable wait so we asked for outside seating and they seated us immediately.
The beer list, it's good, it's extensive, another plus. I asked for the Frost Beer Works "Lush" and my wife had a red wine. The wine came right out, the Lush didn't. About 5 mins later I was told it kicked. Bummer. I'll take a Headway instead, came right out, crisp, cold, like beer should be. When I asked what replaced the kicked keg our server didn't know. Also a bummer, but overall she was good.
We ordered apps, fried Brussels and calamari. Meh... the story of the night was ok, could be better. The Brussels were about 5 minutes away from being the right texture, a little under-cooked but the flavor was there. The calamari was fair, but the sauce with it was watered down. Again could've spend a few more minutes in the fryer.
Salmon and Bolognese for the main course. The salmon was cooked well, came with the skin, I've seen it done this way and without, just posting for awareness if that's not your thing. Wife removed the skin and approved of the flavor, texture and degree to which it was cooked. The potatoes were hard, again under-cooked. The bolognese was cooked well, the right amount of sauce and cheese, some places overdo it. This was done right, I took some of it home and it was just as good on day 2. They don't skimp on portions here.
So overall, food is fair, ambiance is fair more in line with a small bar/pub, and the service is good. The beer list is solid, and it's pretty easy to get to from almost everywhere. They are transitioning to a new name, not sure if it's a new owner, etc. that could explain some of what wasn't working.
The problem with not be excellent is that there are so many other competing for your dollar that the first impression may be the only chance you have to win a new customer. We paid $150 with the tip for 2 apps, 2 meals and 2 glasses of wine and 2 craft drafts. We will probably wait until this place transitions completely before we offer it another shot at our business.