Lori R.
Yelp
This review is for dinner. Both of us agree it is the best meal we have had out since we can remember. Everything was absolutely perfect. Service, ambiance, drinks, food...seriously awesome!
If there's a catch it would be that you are on your own for finding parking for this Warehouse District Restaurant. Limited street parking. We had no problem finding parking right up the street in a deck on Harrington for $2 per hour on this Saturday night. In other words, not really a catch at all, as it was a simple short walk.
Note: entrance is a little hidden away. The entrance is on the opposite end of the building from the depot parking lot. Almost makes it look like it's the back of the restaurant, but it's the front. Lots of patio seating available. We like AC, and couldn't have been happier with our comfortable booth in the dining room. It was cozy, yet had enough room for the variety of "small" plates we ordered.
Service: Web was our delightful Server. Yes, like "Charlotte's Web". She could not have done a better job, been more knowledgeable or more passionate about the food she was serving. We were in good hands from beginning to end.
Drinks: Water with ice. Huge plus in my book. Not used to French Chardonnays, Web brought me a taste and while not my usual type, it was good and went perfectly with the food. Husband was content with his Manhattan.
FOOD: I'm no dummy, I do my research. Yelp is for a reason. Food porn and reviews will lead you to some amazing finds, and thanks to Holly I knew I had to experience the Blue Crab Claws. And that I should get the house made Sourdough Bread to dip in the garlic, lemon, chile sauce. This might be the best advice I've ever gotten here! Just sayin'.
Husband felt very strongly also about his Grilled Skirt Steak with garlic brown butter and green onions. And the Cauliflower "Mac n Cheese" (it's cauliflower with a wonderful cheese sauce) could not have been a better side dish to share for the two dishes. We did start off with the Tater Tots w/Pimento Cheese also that was so tasty we (mostly Husband) managed to finish off the rather large bowlful. (at least we both had worked out pretty hard before we came).
We were so enamored by the amazing Sourdough bread that we ordered a batch to go, and also took home some of my crab claws (very rich, can't wait for the leftovers!), and Husband wanted to bring home a dessert as well. They had two to pick from...tiramisu and a rich brownie made from Escazu chocolate with whipped cream. We can both attest to how good that was later in the evening.
Price-wise, very reasonable for the quality and quantity, including drinks. My French Chardonnay was a reasonable $7 per glass, while Husband's Manhattan was under $9. Food was worth every penny. Mmmmm!
Note: They take reservations. We made them day-of via their website, and received an email confirmation.
This restaurant was doing "tapas" (small plates) before it was the trendy thing to do and they have obviously perfected their craft. Highly recommend!