Ken P.
Yelp
As a man who travels solo for work alot this dinner was "good, but..."
At the door, was invited in by one of the waiters, who seated me. Said I was looking for a place to eat that a single diner would not feel out of place. Was seated at a 2 top with most of the dining room checking me out. My welcome was genuine and I was seated immediately, but I didn't feel comfortable as a lone diner.
Scallops were succulent and tender, but hidden in a nest of fried something. Four scallops to the order, each on an pearl oyster half shell. A small dollop of some sauce that was indistinguishable in the nest of fried something.
Lamb was braised and wrapped in thin layers of tasteless pancetta that only seemed to serve the purpose of holding the braised lamb together. Had a citrus sauce of some sort on top that kind of overwhelmed the lamb. The dish was good, but not the life-changing lamb dish I was hoping for.
Nice atmosphere, welcoming, smallish, a good number of 4 top tables and a few 2 tops. A bar with seats but seemed uninviting to sit there - like this isn't that kind of place. Kind of business casual with many sport coats and only one pair of jeans. Didn't see a tie around a single neck. White "butcher block" paper on the tables with fresh butter, and salt & pepper finger bowls, and white cloth napkins placed in your lap at seating. A single slice of French bread was brought shortly after seating.
Very engaging wait staff, friendly and all classically dressed for a bit of a formal feeling. Listened to them small talk a number of tables, but they didn't do that for me. Kept my water full and offered me a 2nd glass of wine when entree came. Seemed genuinely interested in my experence there. My waitress gave me an excellent wine pairing, with the George's label red blend with the lamb press. Of note - I did overhear a menu explanation for other tables that was never offered for me.
Looks like a nice place for either a business dinner or a date night. But I wouldn't recommend it for the lone traveller looking for a comfortable solo dining experience.