Dan H.
Yelp
It's increasingly rare to find a throwback gem like West Street Grill, especially without all the fancy advertising you see elsewhere. THIS is the place to be, in all the right, subtle ways: fresh, healthy food, creative dishes, excellent service, and cozy ambiance.
Before taking my partner here for her birthday dinner, we noticed locals and passerby's exchanging pleasantries, and checking in with staff members as if they were all long-time friends. Odd (and so refreshing), I thought, to see such genuine friendliness and camaraderie between a local restaurant and the community it serves-- that feeling set the tone for our experience.
We arrived early for our reservation-- yet they seated us a few minutes before they even opened, and immediately filled our glasses with delicious wine, as we relaxed from a lovely hike earlier in the day.
We were immediately delighted by a fresh tomato basil appetizer, and parmesan flatbread. My partner is a self-described bread-snob, and this flatbread ranks in the pantheons of all-time delicious breads! We could hardly contain our excitement when the smoked salmon was presented on a charcuterie board alongside goldened crustini bread, capers, creme fraiche, and two perfectly soft-boiled eggs.
Next up, Pasta Sergio. We were all over Italy a few months back, and this vegan dish, paired with the white wine, transported us back in time. Flavorful, healthy, and creative-- that's how I'd describe the pastas we had in Italy, and how I'd describe this dish as well. Many pasta dishes in America leave you feeling bloated-- not this one. Every bite packed a dynamic, healthy punch.
We followed that up with the exceptional Organic Scottish Grilled Salmon. We cook salmon more than any meal in our household, and have never come close to this level of flavor. The salmon skin was grilled perfectly, and the broth lit up our taste buds.
We ended our night with three desserts-- chocolate mousse, and chocolate/passion fruit sorbets. You won't find a more delicious, healthier desert anywhere else. Like the pasta, this desert was refreshing and tasty, and did not leave us feeling bloated in the slightest.
While the food was outstanding, it pales in comparison to the wholesome experience we had, along with the perfect service. The intangibles of West Street Grill are what sets it apart.
We were taken care of all night, thoroughly enjoyed interactive with the staff, and adored the ambiance. West Street Grill was the perfect setting for a night we won't forget anytime soon, and I can't wait for our next meal. Bravo!