Metropolitan Grill

They went above and beyond for my husband’s birthday dinner. They even made him a custom birthday menu. They also even gave him a free dessert. All of our food was incredible. Our waitress Lexi did a great job and was patient with all of our questions about the menu. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. One of my favorite restaurants in Springfield!

Update - one experience shouldn’t downgrade the entire place. Great service every time but once. Get the spinach-get the spinach. Food is good main dining room is better. Service is normally good. Not so tonight-not bad but not good enough for this place. Came back, had the salmon with veggie risotto, salmon with the pistachios on top was really good, the risotto was too sweet, way too sweet.

We had not been in for years and we came in and we had Katrina as our server, she seriously went above and beyond with service , knowledge , and care to our table. Including me spilling my espresso martini by accident , she immediately replaced it for me. She deserves 10 stars if we could. Definitely deserves the recognition of top tier.

This was near our hotel and had decent reviews. I recommend it! We had been on the road for ten hours so wanted to relax over dinner. I had the smoked old fashioned which was very good and my wife had the elderflower cocktail which she really liked. The crisps spinach appetizer was a must try. A new taste for us. VG. Crystal took good care of us and was knowledgeable. We had the greenly (or something) pizza. Good crust and the meatballs plentiful and tasty. The other toppings were as well.

Several things on the menu sounded unique and delicious! It was a hard choice on the rack of lamb, but it was really good. I worried the mint would overpower, but it was subtle. The risotto was creamy and excellent, and overall great presentation! My husband had been once before with coworkers and really wanted this spicy pizza he previously ordered. I had a bite, and it was delicious! The service was great, and very attentive on filling drinks multiple times throughout the night. There were 2 options of butter/ dipping sauce for bread service that were both great. Our server recommended we put both on at once and that idea was super good. We finished our dinner with a sopapilla cheesecake, and that was also excellent. I can't wait to come back and try all of the other unique things they have on their menu!

Definitely recommend. The owner Pat is awesome as well as the bartenders. Its just a pleasure atmosphere. Food is also great

We ate here for our anniversary and had a wonderful experience! The service was great and the food was excellent as well. This is a great spot for a date night or special occasions!

Being a former food service worker, I expect a lot from staff. Hadley was the perfect waitress. She made our first time experience amazing! Food was superb! Flash fried spinach is amazing as well! Thank you, Hadley!

Food was great outstanding perfectly prepared Service is stellar left of $50 tip love everyone there waitress left nothing to be desired Surroundings the restaurant itself says it all Bicycle recycle of Springfield and awesome crew will be back for the festivities of New Year

1/2/26 The wait staff was Excellent & the Place was really nice. But I ordered the wood fired Ben & Dana vegan pizza which had no cheese, sauce or hummus on it. It was very dry. The pizza itself looked beautiful but the veggies were not cooked & was almost like raw veggies on crust. I didn't say anything because it was a company dinner. But I think it was over priced for me not to be able to eat it. It was our 1st time there & probably our last.

We are driving from NY to AZ! This is EXACTLY what we needed! The food is incredible, the vegan veggie pizza was superb, you'd never know it was vegan, outstanding! My husband loved the chicken parmigiana, crispy flavorful outside, soft juicy inside topped with a delicious tomato sauce and pastas! The atmosphere is perfect and the people are kind, friendly, courteous and efficient! What a fabulous find!! Our biggest regret is we were just passing through! Thank you Metropolitan Grill! We will be back at some point! We wish you were located in Tucson, AZ!

We went on a bingo night, which is fun overall. From going the first time to a second time, they did make some (less) than positive changes to their format: - price went up from $20 to $25 - there used to being pizzas to the table, as part of the event. The second time we went ,no pizza was included and you had to purchase separately. My thoughts on the food: - pizza looks good, but on this night, it wasn't too great of pizza at all. Pizza: Some of our friends, ate a piece of each pizza they ordered. ...and the rest (they left) on the table. And that should (tell you) all you need to know. - Mac & cheese. This dish was quite good and delicious. - egg rolls: this appetizer was also very good.

If I could give this place more stars I would have! I had the pleasure of dining here over New Years Eve. I was thinking our service would suffer but our waiter, Brady, did not disappoint and he was fantastic. It was busy but you wouldn't know it because the service was not affected. I was craving a good cut of beef so I ordered the prime rib! It was luscious, best place to go for steak in Springfield don't be fooled by any competitors! Our waiter told me that the prime rib is marinated in a special blend and I could sure tell! The taste was all the way through without compromise to the natural juiciness of this high quality cut! It was served with al dente risotto (good on you guys you served it the right way!). It also came with fresh and not over cooked green beans. We were driving back to Austin from Chicago and we were road worn and this meal hit the spot and it had the eyes rollling to the back of my head effect! My husband had a filet mignon, He ordered from Brady's recommendation and he was also very impressed! In Texas we know good cuts of meat and how it's supposed to be prepared and this was outstanding. For an app we got the flash fried spinach. W-O-W, seriously! We also shared a crab cake (ummm fresh fresh fresh) You can tell this place takes such good care of their patrons from drinks to appetizers to entrees and for a special treat on New Years Eve everyone got a high quality glass of champagne. We didn't have room for anything sweet at the end unfortunately. The place was buzzing and the clientele were festive and the wait staff so professional. The owner visited tables and asked how our experience was along with other tables, so yeah he cares. This is a dress nice for special occasion place but you can dress more comfortably in the bar area and order a house made pizza. The prices reflected the quality. The drinks were also fantastic and when done with dinner we mingled in the bar area with great folks. I would say, our second time through Springfield on the way home, was a treat and we can't wait to see Brady again on our next trip through at this gem of a restaurant/grill! Thanks all for making our experience special and delicious! We will be back!

Incredibly impressed with this restaurant. The owner/chef never forgets a patron and is quite skilled with sea bass!! The presentation is fantastic, but it doesn't upstage the cuisine.

Food was great and staff was good. They make you feel special as a first time patron. I was with my son and they made the experience great.

This review I'm leaving a 4 not 5 star review only to point out my observations not necessarily as critical but merely my own thoughts and possibly same as others ... First and foremost the positives Server was awesome and food delicious! My observations, It is a little off putting that servers walk through the new waiting area with patrons food orders, and feels a bit off walking through the pizza kitchen to be seated in Sherries happy Place. We had been told By staff that it was a speak easy vibe there, but instead it was very brightly lit space with semi loud pop music playing. These again are just my observations and opinions. I think I prefer the restaurant seating area and it's more romantic feel and will definitely return again for the fabulous food.

Perfect dinner this eve! Great food, excellent service! Had the sea bass (excellent) and hubs had the lamb (also spectacular). Our sever Dustin could not have been better. Started with smoked Manhattans which were delish! Highly recommend!

I've heard a lot of hype over the last dozen years about MG. Finally got the chance to try it. I'm not impressed. Food is over salted and too oily, service is great, however, but service alone can't entice me to return.

This is hands down our new favorite restaurant in Springfield. We went for my 24th birthday to treat ourselves to a nice dinner. The service was incredibly friendly, I wish we had caught our waitress' name because I'd love to give her a shoutout on here. We started with the yoakem and it was DELICIOUS! The steak bites were so tender and cooked perfectly. In between our appetizer and our meal they brought out dinner rolls. DO NOT SKIP THESE! Some of the best free bread we've ever had! It's served with honey butter and also a spice blend, both were absolutely wonderful! We both got steaks that were cooked perfectly, and you could literally cut the steaks with a butter knife. We sat inside where there were private, quiet booths to eat it. It also looked like there was a bit louder side with TVs and more open seating. 10/10 would recommend! Treat yourself!

Happened upon Metropolitan Grill. Looking to get dinner. It was later than we prefer to eat and we weren't starving. So we shared an appetizer and entree. The parking lot was full so pleasantly surprised they were able to seat us right away. The staff all were very welcoming and loved the decor. As for the food: The shrimp cocktail was ok ... good texture large shrimp, but i agree with my husband's review the sauce was ok. Would prefer cocktail sauce with horseradish. Our entree was seabass this artichoke...love it. Our side was mushroom risotto, and it was so salty only ate couple bites of my half. Husband ate his half, but it made him feel bit sick. If the risotto was better def 5 stars but it was off putting.

Stopped here for dinner with a business group and left totally impressed. The bar area is impressive (see picture) and the service was great! I ordered the Thompson Tenderloin and was impressed with how tender, juicy and tasty it was. If you are in the area and hungry for a steak - you won't find a place much better than this. Food: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Value: 4 Service: 5 If you found this review helpful, please click to show your support.

Great ambiance and service. Nice menu with some interesting/different choices. Would have preferred come regular cocktail with the the good shrimp but the fruity stuff it came with was still good. The sea bass was excellent as were the artichokes it came with but the risotto was way too salty. That said I would still come back in a heartbeat.

One of the best places in Springfield to dine and have a good time! The food is amazing and the staff makes you feel like you just saw them yesterday even if it's been a year since you've been in. Can't say enough great things about this restaurant!

My wife and I just wanted to get out for a nice meal and a drink on a weeknight. We've been to the Metropolitan Grill before and loved the food. We sat at the bar this time. Were not disappointed this time either. We shared a wedge salad, wife had scallops and I the filet. Wow....delicious! MG is a bit on the pricy side, but the food was well worth it. We will be back.

The atmosphere was lovely, the food was amazing!! The staff were very accommodating and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Best meal I've had so far this year. We ordered the fried spinach, (2) servings of rolls with the delicious melt in your mouth honey butter and the salmon with a side of Mac and cheese. It was SO delicious and the service was excellent. I never would expect a classy bougie place like this in a strip mall.

This is our go to for special occasions. Food is always good. Service is good. Prices are bit much for every day, but for a special occasion, it's perfect.

Very active atmosphere. Steaks are my favourite! Love their flash fried spinach app. Great service

Lessons learned: When you order a steak from here, you're paying a premium price for a low-quality meal. I ordered a Ribeye and received a steak that looked like a New York Strip. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, I took a bite to make sure. Immediately, I knew it was a NY strip. It was tough and lacked the flavor of a ribeye. I asked the staff to replace it with a new steak. Staff refused. They insisted it was a ribeye. They said it was an end piece, which is why it was tough and flavorless. Either they served me the wrong steak or they served me a flavorless, tough, end piece. The facts are: I paid a premium price for a low-quality meal. I did not eat another bite of the steak. I paid for it and I did not ask for anything else in return. I learned a lesson about this restaurant and it is one I will share with others.

The waiter threw a coaster at me when he served drinks. Customer service is something that needs to be worked on.

I had a great dinner here. Friendly, approachable service, an eclectic menu with everything from tamales and seafood pozole to steaks. I started with the McCoy cakes with walleye from Lake Michigan, sweet peas, and carrots. They were tasty. Two to an order. I thought they might be too burnt when they came out but they tasted fine and had a good crust. The complimentary bread rolls with the tomato vinegar concoction and honey butter were great (though perhaps a tad doughy on the inside though I still enjoyed them). The Thompson tenderloin was great--very tender, cooked perfectly medium rare. The mashed potatoes that came with it were great and I appreciated the sautéed diced zucchini and peppers, and the crab cake add on was fine. My dining companions enjoyed their Stephanie Seabass and Salmon entrees. All in all, a great dinner. I'd be back and I'd recommend it!

By far, the best meal around town. Not a single dish misses the mark. Whenever I'm in the area, I can be sure to come here and be surrounded by great company and excellent food. The owner Pat appears to be extremely attentive and you that shows by the quality of the food and the presentation of each plate. Always fresh ingredients and seems to be a higher quality of beef than any other local restaurant. You cannot go wrong eating here. Each meal delivers as rewarding a bite of food as you'll find in Springfield.

The menu is very interesting. So many items sounded so different it was hard to decide. The sea bass was fantastic. Our server was great. Will definitely return

It's pricey. It's not terribly high, but it's up there. My daughter made reservations for graduation day here, she thinks I'm made of money. I had a cocktail (Manhattan) which was delicious and served just right. Our appetizers (a seared tuna dish,and their "famous" flash-fried spinach), were both tasty and sized well for our group (7 adults). When it came to the entree's I think everyone was happy with their selections. My daughter had the sirloin tips, I had the Walleye, both were great. She wanted a steak and I managed to steer her away from the $58 fillet (are you kidding me?) to the $22 sirloin tips which were very good. The service was prompt, attentive, and responsive, in fact we updated our appetizer order to double the size of the tuna and they pivoted to deliver that as requested, always appreciate that kind of flexibility (without making us wait forever).

Service, drinks and food were fabulous. I ordered the scallops which were absolute perfection! I'll definitely be back!!

This is one of the finest restaurants in Springfield. The food was excellent. The waitress was extremely knowledgeable. The wine cellars unsurpassed for Springfield, Missouri. This is one of the finest four star restaurants.

Coolest drink ever. Great food great atmosphere. Great drinks. We enjoyed it and will come back whenever we're in town!

WOW!!! This place is insane. Amazing food, drinks and off the hook wine selection. I could fill the page with positive comments but the one item that sticks out is the service. The owner/GM are doing an amazing job of hiring great employees. We were just visiting Springfield but will make it a point to come back.

Food and Service was phenomenal . You will enjoy your experience here . The menu has it all .

My wife and I spent an evening here for Valentine's Day weekend. I'd heard about Metro many times over the years, but had never been until now. My wife had graced their doors before, but not in a long, long time. Making reservations was easy, and they called to confirm a few hours before our scheduled time. When we arrived, we were promptly shown to our table. Our server, Kari, was one of the highlights of the evening. Not only was she friendly, but she was also humorous, no-nonsense without being aggressive, and incredibly knowledgable (when asked what was in their special bread-dipping sauce, she was able to list off the plethora of ingredients). She even offered to take a picture of the two of us at the end of the meal. She definitely earned her tip. I knew that Metro was known for its flash-fried spinach, so for appetizers, we got a half-order of that and a half-order of the "Dad," which were a couple of ribeye meatballs filled with cheese and served in a red sauce. The meatballs were good, but that flash-fried spinach was AMAZING. And I'm not a big fan of spinach; usually, the extent of my spinach-eating involves spinach & artichoke dip. Tossed in garlic and parmesan and drizzled with lemon, it was simply melt-in-your-mouth delicious. My wife ordered a half order of the Dr. Coger Salmon, and I decided to try an off-menu special they had, which was an 8oz Wagyu ribeye with shrimp. Unfortunately, because it was Valentine's Day weekend, which meant they were very busy, they did not have all of their normal sides available to choose from. Every meal came with the smoked Gouda mashed potatoes and haricot verts (aka "green beans"). It's not what I wanted (I was hoping to get the risotto and fries), but I'm a fan of mashed potatoes and green beans in general, so it wasn't a huge deal. My steak was phenomenal. I always order medium-rare, and that can result in a lot of different steaks depending on the cook's own opinion of what constitutes a good, medium-rare steak, but this was a perfect example of how a medium-rare steak should look. We've eaten at Flame many times for our anniversary dinner, and while they do have fantastic steaks, none of them ever came out this nice. Perhaps part of it can be chalked up to the Wagyu beef, and I can't say if their normal steaks come out looking or tasting this nice, but regardless, it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. The only better steak I can recall having came from Ruth's Chris. The 2 shrimp that accompanied it were huge and tasty. Just the right amount of surf to go with my turf. My wife enjoyed her salmon as well, and the chai dijon sauce it came with was an excellent pair to the fish. I will say that the portion size for the sides seemed disproportionately small. I get they want to make the plate look fancy, but each of us only received 4 green beans as a side. Granted, they were long, so perhaps they were equivalent to 8 regular-length green beans, but they're also thin, so it just didn't seem like much. Likewise, the amount of the mashed potatoes seemed lacking. Perhaps because of the smaller portions, we had enough space at the end of the meal that we decided to opt for some dessert, which is something we rarely do. There was either a chocolate torte with raspberry compote, or a sopapilla cheesecake slice. We chose the cheesecake and are so glad we did! Though we didn't get a picture of it, it was a decadent treat covered with gooey caramel and cinnamon, and we devoured it fairly quickly. Overall, this was a great dinner, with good ambiance, a wonderful server, and excellent food. The only things keeping me from giving this place a full 5 stars would be portion size and price. With two half-appetizers, two meals (one of which was a half order), one drink each (a glass of wine and a beer), dessert, tax, and a well-deserved tip, we dropped $170 for 2 people. Yes, Wagyu beef is expensive, but it shouldn't be that expensive. We don't normally throw that kind of money around for a dinner, but it was a special occasion (and with a 9-month-old, we don't get those often). We will definitely keep Metro Grille in the pocket though for future occasions like anniversary dinners.

Brilliant service. Great ambiance. Great drinks. Delicious food especially the desserts. Everyone in the party was impressed and satisfied. Highly, highly recommend.

The ambiance is hip, the menu exciting and the food looks amazing. However, I've never had a blander meal in my whole life. I ordered the Alexis, which is 6oz lobster tail with shrimp, scallops and calamari covered in a béchamel sauce. How can that be bad?! Trust me, it was. Nothing was seasoned. The scallops were not only bland but kind of mushy and grainy. The sauce was also flavorless. I was beyond disappointed. The only protein that had any taste was the lobster and all the flavor came from the grill. Maybe they make other dishes better. A group sitting next to me was oohing and aahing over the ahi tuna on a salt plank. But the dish I ordered fell really flat.

Let's start off by stating the obvious. This is one of the few cougar bars in Springfield. When you walk in you are faced with the decision to either go left to the bar and surround yourself with desperation or go to the right for a mediocre fine dining experience. I have dined here several times over the years and really have never had a memorable meal here. This place stays profitable by having a loyal happy hour crowd that frequents this establishment as a sort of status symbol. It's in the cash cow phase of its life span as it really doesn't have to try too hard to win new business. I would put this in the $$$ to $$$$ category as the menu is upper priced casual to fine dining in presentation but simply lacks in flavor and execution. I left here feeling kind of depressed about the dining experience.

Still my favorite restaurant in Springfield! I've been coming here for over a decade now on almost every special occasion my wife and I have to celebrate. The menu never grows old as it is always changing. I love this because it gives me a reason to try something different every time. The staff is very friendly, and the owner, Pat, always checks in on us to see how are meal is. The premium price is well worth the premium experience!

In the many years we've been going to Metro, we've not had a single bad meal. It's our family's first choice for special occasions. I've been to some of the best restaurants in the world, and Metro can hold its own. Thanks Pat and team!!!

Great food and great service. I had the sea bass and was pleasantly impressed. Everything was completely fresh and cooked perfectly. Fantastic selections.

My first time here. What a fantastic experience! The menu is pretty extensive in that there are so many great things, it's hard to decide. I landed on the tuna appetizer and the surf and turf with a five oz filet (cooked perfectly) with a crab cake and salmon Mac and cheese, all served with a great bread service and incredible Dipping sauce and of course fine libations! Thanks to My server Noah and my friends Bill and Linda who sent me here. Pat even dropped by to see if I was happy when the place was still jamming.

It had been awhile since I had been here. They had remodeled and there are a few side rooms and an outdoor covered/heated patio. We started out with the calamari which was delicious and the flash fried spinach with just the right touch of garlic. Our waitress was so nice and attentive without hovering. I had called earlier in the day to inquire about gluten free options and they said they were willing to work with us on options and that they had a manager with celiac disease, so they are aware of the need to avoid cross contamination. There were a few items with marinades or sauces that weren't available in gluten free, but there were several choices to be had. I had the Molina-crab cake was the favorite part for me; the lobster Mac and cheese was not what I expected. My GF hubby had the pork chop and wished it had more sauerkraut on it but he really liked it. We had two birthdays in our crowd and they brought out two desserts of a cake/cookie/whipped cream concoction in a flour pot. Tasty! I would recommend this restaurant as a good choice for the gluten free patron. Just wish it was a bit more affordable for the amount of food you get.

This was one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. I can totally see why it won a spot on the best of 417 list. First of all, our service was top notch. Our server was really attentive, but not annoying. Very pleasant. Our food came out at a nice pace as well. For appetizer, we had two Oyster Rockefellers. You can order these by the each, so that was nice. I am not an oyster eater. In fact, I'm kind of scared of the thought of them. However, these were baked, not raw, so we got two so I could try one without spending a fortune. And I swear, these were AMAZING. Baked with spinach, pancetta, savory bread crumbs and topped with a bit of bearnaise. Soooo good! My only regret was that we only ordered two. Also had the lobster and shrimp spring rolls. They came served with a sour grape sauce. The roll was really crispy and good. However, the sauce truly is pretty sour, so beware. A little bit goes a long way. Dinner was the "chicken and dumplings", which was actually a stuffed chicken roll and gnocchi in a creamy pesto sauce. Everything was cooked perfectly, and I think the gnocchi was homemade. My husband had the special of the night, soft shell crab. He said it was done very well. We asked to substitute the mashed potato side with the asiago and bacon risotto and they did with no problem. The risotto was flavorful, but it was not cooked in the true risotto style. Too tight, needed to be more creamy. This was mostly a sticky rice. However, it was still tasty and if it was on my plate I probably would have eaten the whole thing. Dessert was awesome as we expected. I had the Sad Sasha, which was a twist on a strawberry shortcake but you have to be 21 to order as the whipped cream, strawberries and pound cake all had an alcohol component. Love. We also had the Geoff Trifle, which was layered with a brownie, amaretto soaked ladyfingers, cheesecake,and white chocolate mousse. Verrrrry good! Great service. Great food. Great experience. I will tell all my friends to eat here, and I will be back soon!

We love this restaurant! Lunch or dinner. Service and portions are great. We always eat here when we're visiting Springfield.

This restaurant showed me a side of fine dining that I never knew. When you walk in you are greeted by a hostess that is immaculate. When you sit down your waiter beckons to your call. If all that doesn't entice you then let me tell you that any item on the menu will become your new favorite dish. I have travelled all over the world and this was the best lamb chop I had ever had. It was classy and perfectly cooked and seasoned. I even had the healthy sides that were the most delicious healthy options ever. Finally the dessert tops it all off with a bow. I had the champagne cakes and let me tell you that you will melt in your chair eating this. Finally the girls toilets are heated! Talk about treating your guests. Best restaurant in Springfield if you aren't afraid to spend some money. Trust me though every dollar is well spent

All of the food was amazing. I wouldn't typically order spinach as an appetizer but someone suggested it and it was amazing. I would honestly eat it as a meal. I also ordered a steak and mashed potatoes and the steak was super tender and flavorful. The gravy on the mashed potatoes was great! It was unique and different then traditional gravy.

Breakfast as usual was fantastic. Stacey B was our waitress and was great. Attentive but not overbearing. Saw to our needs. I had the Emerald Isle Omelette was delicious. Hubby had the The Gett it. Biscuits and Gravy. Had a taste of his and I found it different but very good Hubby was disappointed because you had done away with the Volcano Soufflé. Main reason we chose metropolitan for breakfast

I've dined at this spot a few times and keep coming back so that alone is indication I believe the Metropolitan Grill does a good job, they know how to mix drinks, serve a nice wine list and prepare food well. We had a group on a Monday that enjoyed an hour of cocktails before settling in for dinner. The restaurant has several private rooms that are available with advance reservations, from groups of 8-10 and larger. I'm going to get our bar servers name incorrect here, Jay? but he was wonderful and attentive. Stacey served us our dinner and again did a great job. Starter Food. Flash fried spinach was done well. Crab cakes were okay, just ok. Calamari was spicy and ample in the order size. Our dinner entrees included filets prepared well, the sea bass I understand was very good. I'd tell you more about everyone's entrees but the wine was flowing too freely. You can count on this spot for some professionally prepared and served food.

I received a gift card for this place so myself and my wife tried it out. The atmosphere was rather stuck up and snooty. Although much of that seemed to come from the dinners and only around 40 percent from the restaurant itself. It seems like a place that Fraser crane would be dying to eat at. Now for the worse part, the food was not even that good. The price was very high and the enjoyably was low. The only reason I gave 2 stars over 1 is that the waiter was great. He was very nice and did an excellent job.

Our food was great but our service was very poor! We had a large group on a Wednesday night. The restaurant was busy but not swamped. Here are a couple of examples.... 1. Three people ordered coffee and it didn't arrive. Add that to the fact that other people in our group did get coffee. 2. They forgot half of our desserts. They eventually did bring them. That's forgetting 18 desserts! 3. They forgot my dessert and I was the guy paying for 40 people! I asked for it twice and was told, "Oh that's right!. I will go get it." It NEVER arrived.

We chose this restaurant based upon some reviews and the fact that it was close to our hotel. Many reviews were excellent but we might have been there on a "bad night". Both our dinners could have been quite good but were instead, disappointing due to fixable errors in the kitchen. Some examples follow: 1. The menu is very difficult to understand because each dish has a cutesy name which in no way describes the dish. It is adolescent and has no place in a fine dining venue. Who has the interest and time to read every dish's explanation on a menu when a few words would describe the dish better? 2. The server was nice but she didn't know the menu. For instance I ordered the Dr. Sharp (better known as Chicken Parmesan) which she said came on a bed of linguine. When it arrived, it was rigatoni. The dish could have been quite good but someone please tell the cooks to serve a hot dish on a warmed plate. The plate was cold. My pasta was cold as a result. 3. My wife ordered the "Bearisto Chicken". A silly name for a piece of airline chicken which was supposed to arrive with a "Fire roasted corn and tomato salsa and topped with corn flour dusted Jicama fries." Instead, there were no jicama fries and a gloppy white sauce covering the dish instead of the listed salsa. Beware. This restaurant seems to think cutesy is cool and instead feels juvenile, especially at the high prices they charge. There's promise here but last night was a bust caused by server and kitchen errors. I think the focus should change starting with the menu and continue by teaching servers about the dishes. Finally, the cooks should send out what's written on the menu without unwanted substitutions.