Le Sel Bistro

Absolutely lovely. Chef prepared food has a delightful way of allowing the taster to appreciate individual elements on the plate. On a plate containing potatoes, squash and fish, for example you can discern each item perfectly prepared and cooked and emphasised skillfully. You must take time to taste and chew thoroughly to appreciate how the chosen seasonings enhance the flavors. The menu is small with something to offer for everyone. The ingredients are quite obviously the best. The venue is lovely, intimate. Decorated beautifully with low lighting. Service is on point. Make a reservation!

Our group of 4 was able to make a reservation on the day of which was Saturday. All the food was so good. Service was good. Parking was very difficult and I had to park 4 blocks away but it was not too bad.

First time here I was able to walk in and get a spot and they were so nice to me. Oh my goodness the food was really good. I would say it’s a little salty for my liking, but I still ate all of it. I ordered the bacon omelette with potatoes and French toast the Banae French toast, delicious. I also ordered a Black Manhattan which was amazing. Cute little cozy spot I will definitely be coming back again.

I dont typically leave low reviews. However, we had a concerning experience here. To start with the most concerning issue, one of my friends was incredibly sick and got food poisoning from their meal here today. They had to take medication and spent most of the afternoon vomiting. But even while there we had to wait an hour before staff came to take our orders. They were also out of multiple items and did not tell us until after we had ordered those things, and they had brought out the plates and asked us for substitutions that they never followed up on. They also forgot to bring parts of our dishes that were ordered. When I asked to have my meal boxed up, they threw out my food instead. They also forgot our order multiple times. Food items that have been enjoyable in the past were smaller, and the taste was off. And then we were charged for food we never received. I'm not sure if there was a change in management recently, but the experience was vastly different than we have experienced from them. It was very disappointing to experience.

My wife and I were searching for a restaurant to celebrate our third anniversary. After looking for places which were open on Sundays, we landed on Le Sel Bistro... We live about 45 minutes away but after some debate and reddit reviews we made the decision to come out and try what we decided has become one of our favorite dining experiences in the last two years. We were greeted and seated immediately at a two top next to the bar...the cocktail suggestions were distinct enough (I had a boulevardier...mispronounced when I ordered, and my wife had a Bergamot Martini) that my wife and I grabbed two off the menu while we waited for hors d'oeuvres that were delivered at the perfect time. After taking a bite of the scallops, my knees would have buckled if I was standing. I asked my wife if they were as awesome as I thought they were, or if it was just the drinks we had, but she verified that, yes...they were very good. Along with the general vibe of the restaurant, the music selections added to the romantic aura, as our selections of the filet mignon and lamp chops arrived as we were wrapping up the last bites of the delicious chevre dip. The filet was good and prepared as ordered, but my wife's lamb chops were the star of the show. She was gracious enough to share a few bites as long as I shared the butternut squash puree that came with my steak. All in all, a great romantic spot, that was such a perfect fit for a belated anniversary night out. Will definitely be at the top of our list of restaurants in Tacoma to eat at again while we are here.

Hannah is amazing in every single way! She always makes you feel at home, guides you with the best pairings, and knows how to perfectly time everything over the course of a dinner. The food is always delicious and the drinks are amazing! Pictured is the Ratatouille and Toblerone dessert cocktail

All the dishes we ordered were delicious and well presented :) Fancy brunch place for sure!

Update Nov 2024: I ordered the French toast with caramelized bananas as they no longer have the apple French toast. It was delicious! Im not a huge fan of bananas but this was very good! Not too sweet but sweet enough! French toast is always on point! Jan 2024: As always this is my go to brunch spot that I go to when visiting PNW. Great prices awesome food and service! Love sitting on the patio with the warm blankets and heaters. Very toasty!!

I went here with 2 other people for brunch on a Sunday without reservations and was very lucky to get a table due to a reservation cancellation. Even though it was cold and we were in the outdoor seating, the area was covered and we were provided blankets at the table. It was very cozy with just a few tables there and the food we ordered was very good. I got the egg Benedict which was made perfectly, my friend got french toast, and my husband ordered the Le Sel burger which they both said they enjoyed. The service was very attentive and we enjoyed our time here! Would definitely come again and next time we will make reservations.

What a fun little impulse buy for me! I was walking down the street when I noticed La Sel. I really love trying new places so I scoped out their menu and opted to go. This is a super, super small place and reservations are definitely a good idea. We'd arrived shortly after opening and were able to get a table inside, though I was told that their patio is heated. The apple cider mimosa I got was really good! My parental unit saw that they had hot buttered rum and decided to go with that - it looked really good and he'd definitely have another one. The mushroom omelet I got was great! Just a mushroom omelet, nothing crazy, but it was done really well. The potatoes I received were on the cold side (sad panda!), but overall tasted good. It's a little on the pricey end, but it was a great brunch and I definitely see myself coming back!

Le Sel is my favorite Tacoma brunch spot. I love this place - the ambiance, the view, the food, and the service are always top-notch. I've never sat inside, but I'd love to spend a visit writing over a steady stream of drinks in the lovely tiny bar area. Instead, we always sit on the balcony overlooking the port of Tacoma with space heaters and a variety of plants adorning the space. It feels nicely secluded no matter how many people are on the balcony with you. It feels like visiting a friend's home. I deliberate over the menu, but I always end up getting the a la banane French toast. It's incredible. Their omelettes, pastries, and coffees are all excellent as well. Aside from the occasional chill outside, I have no complaints. Le Sel is a Best-Of-Tacoma spot, and you owe it to yourself to enjoy their hospitality.

The food is SO good here, the only problem Is the consistently slow service. Very reasonably priced restaurant for French cuisine. The place is beautiful inside, but the seating is very limited and having a reservation is is highly suggested

Beautiful hidden water view spot! Went here for brunch with a girlfriend and we loved the interior decor plus ate all our food! I definitely would go back or recommend

What an amazing find! This place was so cozy when you walk in and there is a great view of the water. The food was incredible and the service was even better. The cappuccino was so so (which is my only complaint). Bonus to whoever picked the playlist! Etta james for the win!

A great place for brunch. Very small quaint but cute restaurant, nice view during the summer. The service was excellent even with it being very busy and only 2 servers that I noticed. Our food was absolutely amazing, I would highly recommend this for brunch.

Le Sel Bistro is probably our top eatery from our latest trip to Washington. Please note that the hours listed on Yelp are currently incorrect - we arrived around 8 on a Friday, only to find that they open at 9. I submitted an edit to Yelp weeks ago so hopefully that changes soon. We took a quick walk to Wright Park and came back just after 9. What a beautiful little cafe at the top of Tacoma. It's cozy and warm, with a stunning view from their garden seating. I'd recommend a reservation if possible, as the place filled up very quickly. It was hard to choose what to eat as everything on the brunch menu sounded amazing. We settled on: - Hardwood Smoked Bacon Omelet ($23) - Side of cheddar grits. Large serving (bigger than it looks!) of perfectly cooked bacon in a perfectly cooked omelet. Cheddar grits were so rich, and surprisingly, paired incredibly well with the fresh french press. Have a sip of coffee after the grits for amazing bright flavors. - Local Foraged Mushrooms Omelet ($23) - Side of french onion soup. Again, lovely serving with very fresh mushrooms, alongside a huge bowl of delicious, rich, melty soup. I had a latte for $8, which to me, wasn't worth the price compared to the 2-cup press, for flavor or value. Our friend gave a thumbs-up to the Ruby Oolong. Prices seem high, but for the meal quality and cozy environment, I'd say they're quite justified. Our server was attentive and helpful as well. Le Sel Bistro would be first on my list when we visit Tacoma again.

I had a great lyonnaise salad on my first visit. We also tried the classic eggs benedict with the soup de jour. the salad was fantastic. Eggs benedict wasn't a standout but the sausage, potato, and white bean soup was delish! Service was great.

Ambience is like no other - quaint, cozy venue. Incredibly attentive service. Devine dishes that will tantalize your tastebuds. Every course we had was amazing - chèvre & crostini's, lamb chops, orange duck, chocolate hazelnut crème brûlée, and bananas foster bread pudding. To die for. We will be back! This will be a new reoccurring choice for us. We can't wait until live music is on the back deck overlooking commencement bay. Beautiful evening!

Great service and food. We sat out on the patio with heaters and blankets and had a wonderful coffee and pastry and went back the next day for full breakfast. Staff was fantastic!

Decent brunch spot. I love sitting outside on the patio with my dogs, rain or shine since it is covered. The food is ok. The last time I dined here my eggs Benedict was ok, nothing to write home about. I had came a previous time and my poached egg was overcooked 3 times in a row which was a huge bummer since that's my favorite part, but this time it was perfect. I'm not a fan of the bubbles they use for mimosas. Overall, will continue dining here for brunch due to the nice ambiance.

Le Sel is a breakfast experience. This isn't a diner, it's a fantastic bistro. Plan some time and prepare to have a relaxing, delicious time, with an amazing view of Tacoma. It was chilly day so we decided to sit inside. We ordered and got a large French press. Food takes a while, but it is absolutely worth the wait. I had the bacon and cheese sandwich. It was a flavorful delight. The cheese blend was smooth and savory. I want to thank the team for making sure everyone in our group had something perfect to eat! The only thing I would change would be to add more coffee. I could drink the 4 cup press by myself. Great location, great service, great food!

Quaint little cafe overlooking the Port of Tacoma, great vibes and has outdoor seating on a covered patio with portable heaters. Parking along the side of the road (angled) or a free small parking lot (walking distance) only a few minutes away. Service was just okay. We had reserved for an outside table but were seated inside by the indoor fireplace. After informing our waitress of being misplaced, she was gracious to let us wait a few minutes in order to snag a table outside by the view. We waited an hour for our food to come out (we went at 1:30pm) from the moment we sat down at our initial table, including transferring to our outside table. My only recommendation is that the waitress should have turned our cups right side up and poured us water; we did it ourselves, but I felt like it would've been courteous to do that as a server. Food was yummy. We went for brunch, and I ordered the Pork Belly Benedict. My only concern with my poached eggs is that it was little overdone. I wanted the "yolk porn" (oozing yolk) but got a medium boiled poached egg. Other than that, I devoured my plate! Would come back here for another brunch though!

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Love. This. Spot. Food was delicious, service was amazing, inside was cozy and clean. My only complaint is that they don't do individual cups of coffee, you have to order a French press with a couple cups or more of coffee, but that's not a deal breaker. Also, a little on the pricier side, but worth it for the views and ambiance. Oh! They also have outdoor seating that we will have to use next time we're in town, there's heaters in the ceiling above and each chair had a blanket on it as well.

Gorgeous setting! Food was phenomenal, and the service was lovely! Definitely recommend their charming patio seating on a nice day.

Showed up late for our reservation so understandably I knew we wouldn't get the patio. Got a table at the window by the bar and it was perfect. Food and drinks never disappoint but the older blonde lady (manger?) asked us more than 3x if we were doing okay and it came off condescending as if to rush us out... which would've been fine if there was a wait which there wasn't. Once is fine... but several times? it's clear we're weren't wanted there. By the third "do you need anything else?" We figured okay she clearly doesn't want us in here and is trying to rush us out. She didn't do that to anyone else...nor was she giving that type energy. In fact she was having a lovely conversation with a couple across the room- didn't seem to be rushing them out at all... This is my third time here and I really like this place but this experience was enough for me never to return. Good thing Tacoma has other great brunch spots!

I like that the service wasn't rushed. It was enough time to drink our drinks and enjoy some chitchat. We had a wonderful view next to the window of tacoma. It was such a beautiful spot to drink some tea next to. The food was amazing! I usually don't like eggs Benedict but the pork belly was so well balanced between savory and sweet. We also got a sandwich with prosciutto and bree, it was light which is great for brunch.

ok.... YUM!!! I would definitely come back but for a fancier brunch/lunch since it is a little pricey for an everyday kind of thing for me (expect to pay about $20-$24 per dish). The food is so good and they use fresh and local mushrooms which I LOVE. They have everything that you'd want on a fancier brunch menu like eggs benny, quiche, croque madam, extravagant omelettes, french onion soup, bacon and brussels. Then menu really has something for everyone so it's perfect for a group brunch. Of course they do have drinks! They have outdoor/covered patio seating as well as indoor seating so take your pick (so long as you have reservations anyway -- this place is popular!) Parking isn't great so come a little early, you may have to circle a couple times.

I was at Le Sel Bistro for a brunch experience, and it was amazing! My friends and I had a reservation here for seating in their garden area. The "garden" is more of an outdoor covered patio, but it was so cozy. Peek-a-boo views of the water, heaters, and even blankets provided on every chair in case you got cold - the ultimate setup! I tried the Honey Latte, which was delicious and served with a crystallized honey stick to stir into your latte. Our table also shared bites of the French Onion soup, which was absolutely delicious. I definitely could've had a bowl of my own. For my main, I got the Eggs Benny which was cooked to perfection! I wasn't a huge fan of the potatoes, I feel like they could've been a little softer, but at that point I guess I'm getting a little nitpicky. :) All in all, a delicious experience with a cozy vibe. I'd definitely come back!

We came her for Easter Brunch. I made the reservation a few days earlier on their website and got an email confirmation. When we got there, the restaurant did not have my reservation on file. The email I got was non descript and did not have the name of the restaurant. I am almost positive I made the reservation at this location, but in the moment I was not sure anymore. We almost decided to go somewhere else, but the staff was so nice and friendly that they did what they could to squeeze us in. I felt bad, I didn't want to take anyones reservation, but staff was very sweet and managed to get a us a 2-person table inside. Our waitress was very bubbly and fun. To drink we got a 1/2 carafe of mimosa (I recommend doing this rather than a full carafe so you can try different flavors!). They had many flavors. I can't remember the first flavor we got, but the 2nd one we did was a raspberry lemonade. My husband got the filet mignon Benedict and I had the banana french toast. Both were very delicious. The restaurants is very quaint. Even from inside you have a decent view of the water. When you walk into the restaurant, the front is a little coffee shop where you can just get coffee and some pastries. Walk a little bit further back and you will run into the hostess stand. Our waitress told us for brunch their cuisine is more french/new orleans inspired but during the week it is a bit more french traditional. I can't thank the staff enough for make adjustments to fit us in. It will made our Easter!

Good for. Had traditional eggs Benedict. Yum. However it took an hour to get food. Maybe the cook was late, not sure. Ambiance was decent but service was slow n

I can't believe I'm just now reviewing Le Sel- this has been a favorite go-to spot of mine for years. To start your experience, water alone simply will not do. Share their French press or order a loaded Bloody Mary - my two favorites. Banana French toast or the salmon lox are my favorite brunch foods. For lunch, you will be impressed with their French onion soup and salad or wowed by the burger. The wild mushroom risotto will leave you wishing you had more. Any time of day is great for their baked Brie board. The garden seating area is a hidden gem of Tacoma- heated/protected by wind and rain garden area with views of commencement bay. The only gripe I have was lack of communication when I was trying to have my baby shower here. We wanted to rent out the garden area. I got no response for my online request and nobody got back to me after multiple calls and messages taken. We had to have our event elsewhere.

This gave a classy, intimate, romantic vibe with a view of the water. The drinks were delicious. Our waitress was exquisite and made sure we were well attended. We sat in the garden which I feel had the best view. It was enclosed this time of year and they had blankets just in case it got chilly. It was very comfortable. I had the French onion soup which was ok but the Bacon Lardon & Brussels were to die for. I will definitely be going back to try more. Also one of the best espresso shots ever!

We flipped a coin and chose this place! How lucky we were! This bistro has a lovely view of the bay and perfectly put together from the garden to the bathrooms! We really enjoyed our drinks and mouthwatering French onion soup. The waitress was beyond helpful and nice. The only thing I would recommend is a little more lighting in the garden area. We were not even able to see our food once the sun went down. I do highly recommend to check the spot out. Ill be back for summer!

My new favorite brunch spot! Their heated patio is cozy and has a great view! I've ordered the pork belly Benedict and blackberry mimosa twice now and it's been consistently amazing! I also really like their crème brûlée and they have rotating flavors (e.g., lavender and earl grey). Service is very nice as well! Definitely recommend to locals and anyone visiting!

Sunday evening dinner service at 5:15. Arrived and only one other table sat. We were met with great service, fantastic drinks, and fresh starter salads. The first part of the experience was incredible! Dinner arrived (duck and steak) and that was the last we saw are server for a while. We finished our main courses, drinks and water and sat for 30 mins. We were planning on getting another drink and some desert but the 30 min wait was frustrating. During this time, our server helped the 3 top next to us - offered them desert and other beverages. Their desert came and we still were out of water. We will probably give it another shot but was truly disappointed about the 2nd half of our experience.

My second time here and now I'm gonna post some photos! Excellent service and food. I come here with my family (all over 21 yo) and today we sat in the dining room / bar area. The atmosphere is great, they're busy yet not rushed The only thing out of place I notice is a vent above the dining room that has cobwebs and dirt. Hopefully they'll vacuum that out pretty quick; not sure how that got overlooked. Cleanliness is super important, especially when you're paying top-tier pricing. Food and service are excellent as usual, we'll be back!

My husband and I came here today for a late brunch. We were greeted by the owner, who is so sweet! We made reservations on their website, and I'm so glad we did because they are extremely popular. My husband ordered the pork belly Benedict & I ordered the salmon avocado toast. Both were delicious. I also ordered the 2 cup french press, which was extremely tasty! We would absolutely come back. They have a really cozy patio that's heated and they give you blankets to keep warm. We really enjoyed our meal here and I would definitely recommend it.

Food quality and taste very good. Waitress was very friendly but a different server took our soup to wrong table and thought we had canceled. Both egg Benedicts were good but biscuits were a bit on chewy side and difficult to cut up. French press coffee was quite good. Atmosphere quaint but a bit noisy as we sat near party if six getting a little tipsy. Sat right in front of bar literally where I can feel the edge of the bar on the back of my neck when I leaned back from my chair.

Cute spot with a great menu and friendly staff. Mushroom medley was a bit rich, but very delicious. Lots of street parking.

Food: Delicious and fresh, I loved the quality of the ingredients. Service: Good, no unnecessary check-ins. There was quite a bit of people, but they made it work. Ambiance: Cute and brightly lit indoors, a bit loud inside but conversational was still manageable.

Rude and pretentious vibes, especially by hostess. They recommended other brunch places that were far enough away from them to avoid competition? Overrated and not worth it. Would not go back

The service was decent here but at times slow and if you don't have a reservation plan to wait at least for brunch. The overall establishment is very small and only has maybe 12-15 tables if that. The food was okay, may try again to give another chance but not racing back!

Small, but very airy and inviting. If you're lucky you can get seated on the enclosed patio area where this a nice view of the harbor. reservations recommended, especially on the weekend, they do get crowded. Took a friend for her birthday so we started with mimosas. They do have a full bar and a range of different flavors of mimosas. My friend had blackberry and I had pineapple. So many choices for entrees from light such as avocado toast to eggs as well as some sandwiches. I opted for one of the French toast entrees that came with apple slices and sprinkled with hazelnuts. The sauce was supposed to be Carmel which I don't care for so they nicely substituted maple syrup, it was wonderful. My friend had a sandwich I can't remember what it was called but was a thick slice of bread with ham and a sauce and topped with a sunny side up egg. Both were tasty and a big enough we couldn't finish the entrees. Would love to go back and try some of the other entrees. they are open Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday and tuesday. Brunch for two including the mimosas, coffee and tea and the entrees and a 20% tip was $100. Pretty reasonable we thought.

Took time in the middle of the week to stop here for brunch and had been thoroughly satisfied with my experience as a first timer! The plates did take their time to come out, but this is clearly communicated by both the menu and staff during your time in. The mimosas and good company kept me occupied, but can understand less patient company feeling a bit antsy as food is prepared. It is very worth it in taste as you can know it's made to order and with love, the mushroom medley with burrata was a highlight and a dish I would order in another visit.

Le Sel Bistro offered great service and a nice selection of delicious eats in a cute space.

If you're going to be a restaurant that requires a credit card to make a reservation and charges $45+ per entree then the service had better reflect that. This time we walked in and got a table. It took us 15 min to put our drink order in, we ended up getting the dessert menu with drinks on it instead of the regular menu, which I realized after looking online later. It took quite a while to get an appetizer, but the brie was tasty. I had the halibut which was tasty, the duck was decent although on the fatty side. The French onion soup we ordered never came so we cancelled it. We were offered an Apple fritter which was alright, definitely not something I'd order. Overall, the food was decent but not sure if they were having an off night service wise. I'm not sure I'd rush back.

Food was ok! Skip the grilled cheese though for sure. Burger with bacon jam was quite tasty. Drinks are tasty but very expensive Service was hard to find.. we went at an "off" hour during the week and I'm not sure if they were changing from lunch to dinner service but it took awhile to find anyone to help out outside. The outdoor deck area is cute and enclosed in the winter. I bet it's SUPER cool in the spring.

The staff are very nice! We sat a little long waiting for the server to come check on us though. Due to how we were treated we didn't mind to much. We sat on their patio, it has an amazing veiw of the sound! As for the food, It could've been better.. My husbands drink was forgotten, we needed sauces a few times. It took forever for us to get what we would ask for. Due to how friendly everyone was, I'd give them another try!

Food was wonderful. Service was iffy. Started off to a slow start but for better with time. Had a grapefruit mimosa and the mushroom omelet - made a change to egg whites. The restaurant was very accommodating about switching eggs to egg whites. The minor gig is for service on arrival, we sat for close to 15 minutes before someone came over to check on us. Food made up for it!

This is my second time coming here and my experience was better than the first. Came for brunch around 1:30 on a Friday afternoon. Reservations are encouraged especially on busier days like Saturday and Sunday. Staff is warming and inviting upon entrance. Try and sit on the patio so you can have views of the puget sound. All our food came out hot and was cooked perfectly. I recommend this restaurant for one of the best brunch spots in Tacoma.

This place has a very cute and intimate dining room! They have a covered patio, but I can't speak to that because we didn't sit outside. We were lucky enough to get the last walk-in table for brunch, so make a reservation if you can. We started with a French press of coffee (which comes from Caffe Vita - my favorite) and an orange currant scone. Would definitely order both of those again! For my main, I ordered the Nova Benedict. There was so much smoked salmon on it and I enjoyed that! However, I asked for the Hollandaise sauce on the side, which did not happen. My partner got the Pork Belly Benedict and commented that the pork was under seasoned. The staff were wonderful and I'd like to return (either for brunch or dinner).

We've been to Sel twice. We loved it! We lived in France for a year, and we found this food just as lovely. We esp loved the outdoor seating under a pergola with white light strings and outdoor space heaters. The cocktails were good. The entrees were excellent. Desserts were great. I think Sel would be wise to remodel the front area and make it nicer. It is expensive but so worth it!

The food was delicious, portions could have been a tad bigger but overall we got what we paid for. Service is where they excelled! Noelle our server was sweet kind knowledgeable and extremely friendly and accommodating!

We walked in, no reservations...they told us it would be a 20 minute wait. After 22 minutes the hostess came out and said they couldn't seat us until 1:30pm due to new online reservations. First impressions...

Great service, wonderful food, very good coffee. Had no reservation was seated in minutes, was given great recommendations by staff. 5 stars for a great brunch over the weekend.

Around mid august, Me and my friend highly recommended we have our close friends 30th birthday party celebration here. She was so excited cause we told her about how beautiful it is and how the food is amazing. I went on many dates here with my husband and I have a couple friends that love it here as well. The food and service I had gotten along with my friends was always good. This was also the first time that the birthday girl and four other girls would've been here. I was pretty excited to hear them rave about it. I guess you leave impressed if you're a party of 2-3 ppl ...cause we being a party of 8 weren't really treated. We arrived an hour early and as we were checking in, we were questioned whether or not all our guests would show up cause they're very strict on their seating... totally understand them double checking on the guest list when we arrived in person cause when we reserved the table through phone they had explained that to us. So we killed time walking around town then came back. We were seated then questioned again about guest list which was a little annoying. 10-30 mins later all guests were seated. It's 90 degrees outside and they gave us lukewarm water. They didn't check on us often so we had to wait 20 mins or so to ask for ice. I could tell some of the girls were irritated. Birthday girl got her food last.. and I mean 2 servers came to set everyone else's plates down except bday girl. Then like 10 mins later bday girl gets her food. Really wanted her to feel like a Queen that day. She was not treated like anyone special and she was wearing a birthday sash. The servers could've at least told her happy bday. They made us tip 7% when the service wasn't good. I will still give the place another chance but I DONT recommend a big party to come here. You spend a bunch of money and have to tip a bunch on top of that and your service will probably be horrible. My food and drink was good. The other girls just kept complaining about the price. I had to spend $50 plus tax on French toast and a strawberry mule because of the surcharge...

What made this a 5 star was the care that we got from Rachel the manager. When I arrived at 1pm to see what the wait was and get a table, I was told that nothing would be available until after 1:30pm. I said ok, but also asked about outside seating since I know they had a patio. Same response. Not until 1:30pm. So my friend and I waited until that time. And of course other people are coming and getting seated and some are going outside. Granted, they probably had a reservation. So once they were ready for us, we followed the host and they gave us a seat inside right in the hallway. Not 2 minutes later, they sat a party of two at a four person table by the window. Confused and a bit annoyed, my friend decided to speak up. So when our server came, Rachel, my friend told her what I was told. Seems to be a lack of understanding. When I say that Rachel delivered, she delivered. While waiting for our food to come out, Rachel told us to follow her. So we got up, took our drinks and utensils and followed her. When we realized we were going outside to the patio and our food waiting for us, I couldn't have been more thankful. Rachel did not have to do that at all, but she did, and she is a rock star for it. Thanks again for taking care of us Rachel. We would have been fine at another table that wasn't in the hall/ walkway. But we are thankful for the patio seats.