Kat R.
Yelp
WED 10/2/24 (5pm), 8th wedding anniv dinner for 2. AMBIANCE: We followed a group into the elevator to the 2nd FL. After exiting, we heard a male voice call "come down to the 1st floor"! My husband & I took the stairs, walked past the elevator into a carbon copy of the dining DR we saw upstairs. A hostess told us to proceed to the table next to the window (strange that she didn't lead us with menus in hand). The aqua/grey/white decor is upscale (every table is set with glass and linen). The ocean view was good, but would've been even better from FL 2. SERVICE: Our server was very good. He told us about the daily specials, opened our wine (but did not pour it) and took our water order. We poured our own wine (this is strange for an upscale restaurant). He returned to our table several times during our meal to ensure we had everything and to inquire about our enjoyment of our food. Unfortunately there were a few things that were not up to par, and he was very attentive to our concerns.
FOOD: Bread basket of rustic Italian bread accompanied by a small 3 part dish containing butter, 2 olives, and a VERY small dollop of pesto (garlic forward). I would've preferred just butter, or olive oil/balsamic. I tried the daily special salad (arugula, peaches, mozzarella, raspberry vinaigrette) and menu entree Pappardelle di Casa (chicken, spinach, cream). Salad was ok, but entree completely lacked flavor and seasoning. It also contained raw garlic and 2 small chicken bones. Husband's starter (Polpo Pizzaiolo) was perfectly grilled, but he didn't enjoy the saltiness & having it swimming in red sauce. His entree was a daily special - crab stuffed Flounder over a pesto risotto. It also contained pieces of raw garlic. He took home the risotto. OVERALL SCORE: Disappointed. Great ambiance, food was partially a hit, but a bigger miss, service was a B+ (appreciated the server's willingness to help - my meal was not charged).