Julie C.
Yelp
We decided to try this restaurant as it came recommended by a couple of friends. There's an outdoor eating area, and half of the restaurant is a dining room and the other half is a bar. We arrived early (5:00) on a Thursday night and we were asked if we had a reservation, which I thought was odd, given there were many empty booths. Since we did not have a reservation, we were asked if it was okay if we sat in the bar area. I don't like a sports bar atmosphere with TV's on, but since that was our only option, I agreed. Upon entering the sports bar area, I noticed a distinct fishy smell, which I didn't think was a very good sign.
The server was attentive enough, but he seemed like he could have used some help, like the bar was understaffed. We ordered the sourdough loaf, a sushi roll, fish and chips for me, and my husband ordered the fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes and green beans. The sushi arrived first, and when I picked up the pieces with my chopsticks, they fell apart, like they weren't rolled tightly enough. Tasted about mediocre, too.
Next to arrive was our dinners. The fish and chips was very oily and the sweet potato fries tasted like they were frozen - strike 1. My husband's chicken had a very hard crust which he had trouble eating, and he said the mashed potato was very bland - strike 2. Finally, I noticed that the green beans were not de-stringed and the ends were not clipped off - strike 3. The sourdough was good, but not enough butter, and since the waiter was so busy, I didn't want to ask him for more butter.
For the both of us with tax and tip the tab was $125. For that price, I would have expected a better meal. We won't be back.