Allison M.
Yelp
I want them to do well, because they are a hidden gem! I had it in my memory that they were not so good from old reviews, but friends wanted to meet there, so I read the recent reviews and was encouraged, if not excited. Thanks reviewers! We visited for the first time Thurs. 6/20/24 from 5:30 - 8 pm for happy hour (4-7pm M-F) and then dinner, and when we arrived, it wasn't too crowded. By the time we left it was filling up. The service was great, the happy hour a treat, with the lowest priced martinis I know of around here, and we had a great time catching up. I was really hungry, so I chose the Caprese Salad as my appetizer and the Basil Puree on it was so fresh. It hit the spot as did the Vodka Martinis and later wine. Friends got the Queso & Chips as an appetizer, and for dinner, hubby and I shared the Caesar Salad and the Honey Blue Flatbread which actually had a firm crust and was really, really tasty! One friend got the fish special of blackened Mahi-Mahi (absolutely delicious, not too salty, PERFECTLY cooked!) with really good Brussels Sprouts and the other got the pork chop & accoutrements. They let us taste and I tell you, these were elevated dishes... in a casual but refreshed bar/restaurant. It is landlocked, with a fanned back patio and a front patio overlooking parking lots and next to a Liquor Store, but when inside it's really pleasant and bright. Even the wood chairs are made well and only boney bums have trouble sitting for a long time (bring a cushion if so because you'll want to spend time here). But, be aware of the sun setting coming through the window as we were fortunate we could move tables. We complimented the Chef to our server, and she passed on and not long after Ray came out to inquire how our food was...he said don't call him Chef, he's just Ray. So humble, because it's probably tough to be called a grille when you're serving elevated main courses cooked to perfection and presented well! Turns out we'll be visiting again tonight, just me and hubby. Thanks to Ray and the team, it's our new casual go-to for economical and delicious treats and eats! Apologies, we should have taken photos but we hadn't seen each other in a year, so that's not where our purpose was.