Dave B.
Yelp
When I see a restaurant with just a few items on the menu, I immediately expect that the chef is super focused and tight with the stuff rolling out of the kitchen. So I was excited about eating here. A couple of things were stellar, including the cocktails - no super precious, "curated" list here - just a stable of super well-constructed and classic drinks. The bartender took her time with my Manhattan, and the results were terrific.
But...too many execution errors out of the kitchen. The burger, ordered by one of my crew, came out not just overdone but with an acrid sear, as if the grill had been oiled (why would you do that though?) and the oil burned. The mussels weren't washed well, and multiple bites had a sandy crunch. That being said, the black pudding I ordered was phenomenal. Although there was a sad segment of grilled corn sitting on the plate that had zero business being there, in my view. The charcuterie plate was mostly very good, but pretty unexciting -- one little recommendation, Chef, if you're listening -- a little mustard, or perhaps some spicy honey, would be a welcome addition to the plate.
The staff, as others have mentioned, are both fantastic and fun. And it makes me sad to give this place less than 4 or 5 stars, but the experience was just not good enough.