Callie H.
Yelp
Out of Bounds Brewery - A Culinary Adventure with a Side of Drama
So, my friend and I decided to embark on a daring culinary quest at Out of Bounds Brewery tonight. The place was buzzing like a bee on a caffeine high, but we were seated faster than you can say "beer me." Kudos to the staff for that.
Our waitress, a true hero of the night, was super accommodating. She even brought out my side early because I was battling a low blood sugar. I ordered the brie burger--delicious and decadent, just like a burger should be. My friend went for the mac and cheese and the 50/50 burger, sans pickled jalapenos, after the waitress warned us they were spicier than a habanero festival.
Here's where the plot thickens: my friend's mac and cheese arrived naked--no breadcrumbs or chives. She was informed that the kitchen was out of breadcrumbs, which had apparently been a crisis for hours. The kitchen's communication skills seemed to be on par with a game of broken telephone.
Next up, the 50/50 burger arrived with the forbidden jalapenos. The waitress whisked it away, and we witnessed the epic "jalapeno extraction" process through the glass kitchen door, where the chef's relationship with the waitstaff resembled a soap opera. The burger returned with fewer jalapenos, but alas, the spice remained, and the fries had gone from piping hot to room temperature. The other odd thing is that by taking a plate back to the kitchen to fix it and not providing a fresh plate brings in issues with cross contamination as someone has touched and possibly eaten from that plate.
The atmosphere was lively, but the kitchen door's transparency allowed us to enjoy a front-row seat to the kitchen drama. It was like dining at a reality TV show set and we couldn't look away. The chefs attitude towards his coworkers was crazy to witness.
To top off this rollercoaster of an evening, my friend discovered a slimy, snot-like piece of mystery matter in her beer. When we pointed it out, the waitress responded with an "Oh, that's weird, it must be a lemon peel" before taking it away and disappearing for the night. It was NOT a lemon peel. We had already settled the bill, so it felt like the grand finale of our Out of Bounds adventure.
In summary, Out of Bounds Brewery offers a memorable experience with good service from the waitstaff, but the kitchen's performance is a bit of a mixed bag--think of it as a reality show with a surprise twist. For those seeking entertainment and an unpredictable meal, this place is worth a shot. For those looking for a smooth dining experience, perhaps try to get a seat closer to the beer taps and less so to the kitchen drama. To the staff feel free to slow down! The food came out super fast but without the accuracy, fast doesn't matter.