Jillian M.
Yelp
I had been here a few times previously when it was still the High Five, but only for drinks in the general bar area. I'm so glad that Natalie's has moved in, as I think they are going to be a great fit for this concept. The bar/restaurant/venue has many separate spaces; a patio, indoor bar/restaurant, and live music venue with seating/dining. The live music area is an enclosed section of the place, so even though it's inside the main building you walk through a separate entrance. The good thing about this is that they can have a concert going on while others are in the restaurant having a nice meal!
I finally had a chance to check out the venue space at a ticketed show on Friday night. When purchasing tickets online, I had the option of a table seat or standing room only. The table was only a few dollars more, and I was pretty pumped about having a chair (as I'm not getting any younger) and a chance to get some tasty pizza. The table seating is really the way to go here, as while there were some people with standing room only, the majority of the floor was used for high top tables. They do a surprisingly good job of fitting in a lot of seats; it's tight, but not uncomfortable, and there was still an area up front for anyone who wanted to dance. The band was awesome and sounded GREAT - this is really a nice venue for a more intimate concert.
Now, on to the food! The venue menu is a more curated list of the food offered in the restaurant area, and included some appetizers, smaller dishes, and pizza. We had the french fries with soy ketchup to share, and they were perfect. I split a margherita pizza and a house salad with my husband for dinner. I did think the salad was a little small for the price, but the pizza here is really the main event, as it's wood-fired with a perfectly crispy and light crust. I was surprised that they don't have a very exciting draught beer list, but they do have a handful of local breweries to choose from as well as a full bar. I was pleased to learn that you can continue to order food and drinks throughout the show, and our server was doing an incredibly good job of maneuvering tables without being disruptive.
I had a really fun evening with good friends, great music, and tasty food. I know I'll be back in the future to see another show and eat more pizza !