Paramount Grill

We went here for our anniversary dinner. Service was excellent and the food was on point. We had a corner seat with a view of the street outside. We both had haddock- the nightly special. Dessert and coffee was delicious as well.

A must eat in place. This is a fine dining that once visited will be remembered for good. Kaylee took care of us for our especial 🎓 and the chefs, Joe and Fisher did an awesome cooking for us. The decore, ambiance, food, and service were legendary which can be found in five star elegant restaurants.

This restaurant has a nice atmosphere, with cozy lighting and comfortable seating. The service is friendly and attentive, and the menu offers a variety of French-inspired cuisine. I recommend the duck breast in a marsala wine sauce and shrimp and Andouille sausage. We also loved their matcha creme brûlée. The prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. Paramount Grill is a wonderful spot in Gainesville for a date night, a family dinner, or a casual lunch with friends.

Atmosphere: Small space and cozy feel. Food: Steak and Eggs Nothing special but a good option for a meal. Well seasoned and cooked. Bison Burrito Very good flavors particularly with the fresh salsa. I enjoyed the fact that the gaminess of the bison did not overpower the other flavors. Service: Very friendly and timely. Final thoughts: A good place to go sit down and have a meal and enjoy conversation with a special other(s). No TV or other distractions, other than people walking past the storefront.

Quiet little spot. Nothing flashy but cozy. Wait staff is very friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. The decor is out dated but still very clean. This place was suggested as "fine dining" so that is the only reason I gave a 4 star. This place is casual with a great menu.

Slightly upscale dinner place downtown Gainesville that also serves brunch, which is what we enjoyed there. The food was very good, service was slow but overall a nice option.

What a delight. Everything clean & in good taste. Tablecloths, napkins glass n silverware all add to the joy of the food. I enjoyed the salmon salad mmuuaahh! Nice chardonnay with a lovely gal serving n disappearing as should be. I'll be back.

The restaurant isn't too crowded for lunch but it's a great deal for the level of food. The flavors were amazing and we were surprised by the amount of food that came out. Everyone had to take home leftovers. They have lots of seasonal items and daily specials with lots of in house made touches to the food.

This place was so good! Went here for brunch for my nephews baptism and after being here for 11 years I've never tried this place until now. The brunch was so good! The menu was a preset menu so I opted for the salmon dish and it was delicious! I cleaned my plate! I definitely want to come back here. Service was quick provided we had a private room and the ambiance was small and intimate but perfect for late morning brunch and an after baptism gathering. I will definitely be going back!

No one was in restaurant so we where a bit sceptical especially because most college town with adults liking and students liking are different as parents we tried to find romantic spot and good food so we went down the list of the best through all the apps. This one came up. The first dish to try tasted burnt and we ended up leaving. Didn't get past the first order. No Ty next

Food was way bellow average for the price They did not honor a gift certificate that had no expiration date stating that the ownership had changed

Food quality here rocked. It's in a rather awkward place as I feel the restaurant is more upscale than the area it is in. I was a little turned off by no reception person at the restaurant. There were some small issues with service that wouldn't ruin a dinner. Loved the vegetarian tofu dish. My appetizer was a meal in itself so ask about portion sizes as everything ordered was on the large side. The free muffins will have to going wild for more. Ice tea is homemade and it was good, free refills makes it nicer. Pricing is still way below what you would get clobbered in Miami. When I was staying at the hotel in Gainesville the staff recommended this one and I have to admit it was a rather good choice, I hope it will be just as good for you.

We made a special reservation for graduation weekend. The food was average at best and the service was absolutely horrible. I would not go back.

Great service & food. Fondue appetizer is a must try. I also enjoyed the chicken carbonara special, portion was not too huge which was nice.

Had my daughters graduation luncheon. Although the staff was nice and helpful, I was not impressed with the food. This was the only restaurant that was able to accommodate a party of 20 and now I know why.

So we wanted to try this place, previous pictures and posts looked nice. Now I can only warn others that unless something DRASTICALLY changes, avoid this restaurant. The dinning area is cheaply put together with styrofoam panels tacked to the walls and randomly selected photos with black spray painted frames. The only staff out front was the manager who was pleasant but far from an attentive server. The offering of corn muffin and who knows what sauce was not good on the pallet, bland plus over seasoned butter. We ordered the crab cake appetizer, which took almost 25mins and came out pan seared with the soggiest bread texture I have ever experienced, it was obviously frozen (a long time) then cooked and served. When the Duck breast ravioli came out I took one bite and had to go. Once again obvious from the freezer to the pan duck. The fat on it was absolutely rubberized and was not edible. The ravioli was not homemade and was so dense I don't know why the kitchen would serve that. Looking at the old pictures and my own all I can say is some very bad choices were made here and the high prices set high expectations but we went for a pizza after not eating our dinner here with a better experience.

Great food. Attentive service. Not fast food so expect more. My choice for celebrating a birthday or other occasion. The tables by the window are great for people watching.

This was a few years ago now and maybe management has changed, but I still have a bad taste in my mouth so I wanted to relate the following. It was graduation 2019 and I had a party of 8 or so with a prepaid meal of around $50-$100 per person planned. Unfortunately, I didn't realize the timing wouldn't work, so I called Paramount to try to cancel and was unable to obtain a refund. Naturally, I was a bit upset at this point, as that's no small pocket change. But.."No worries", I thought to myself, naïvely I might add, I had a great plan! I called back and asked if I could simply grab the orders to go, which I thought quite an elegant solution. Sadly, I was informed they were dine-in only and I wouldn't be permitted to carry out. So my hefty expense was a sunk cost and money in the bank for Paramount. Nickel-and-diming anyone like this is a bad look and frankly disappointing for what I felt was one of the better restaurants in town. Disappointing.

The Paramount Grill used to be one of the better restaurants in Gainesville, but it is no longer. our meals were way way way over- salted (the chef must be a heavy smoker) , the pork tenderloin was extremely tough, the duck was OK, but a tiny portion. The atmosphere was good because we were the only customers on a Saturday night. I obviously can't recommend it anymore.

We had a great graduation dinner here for our party of seven. Over the four years of my son attending pharmacy school in Gainesville we've tried virtually every good eatery in the area. Paramount Grill stands out for its thoughtful, eclectic, well prepared food. Our table had either the duck, strip steak, or the shrimp and andouille sausage plates and each one clicked on every level: portion size, preparation, presentation, and flavor. Service was excellent! Support this restaurant! It's a gem and stands out in a field of mostly boring, uninspired chains, college-focused eateries, and steakhouses.

Wanted to love it. Been on my list of places to try. Sadly very disappointing. Great server. Otherwise food wayyyy over salted. Even carrots. The crab cakes were mushy and undercooked. Pasta with shrimp and sausage had 4 shrimp and 1quarter size piece of sausage. Salty! Pork loin again wayyy too salty. Everything tasted like it had been brined. Very disappointed.

Don't let the bare walls fool you, the food is anything but bare. The arch dish sounds like it was a competition winner for how many ingredients they can use. The goat cheese, basil rolls with cream cheese, bean, garlic butter, etc.... For me that was just too much. Ordered the ribeye medium. The waitress accidentally put it in for medium rare. Nbd., but just an attention to detail that lacked. The ribeye was absolutely smothered in tomatoes, onions, and who knows what else. The front of the house seems poorly managed and scattered. Especially for how few patrons were there at the time. Probably a nice place for some, but feel like they're trying to overcompensate for something with their recipes.

Place is terrible. Never got the food we ordered. They acted like it was our fault that we never got food. Ambience and service is not worth the 6 items they serve. I do not recommend. Will not be back.

Food and service were great. The special was red snapper over rice and it was tremendous. Everyone enjoyed their dinner and wine. Will come again.

Overall 4.5 - prime location in the gator town ! - customer service amazing - complimentary muffins MUST have for brunch Southwest blackened salmon with roasted potatoes, fried green tomatoes a poached egg with avocado & chipotle aioli Or Crab cake Benedict with a poached egg on ciabatta bread heirloom tomatoes & roasted basil hollandaise

10/10 recommend this place for brunch! I came here on a Sunday afternoon for brunch without high expectations because I came here for dinner before and wasn't impressed. This place exceeded my expectations for brunch! I ordered the crab cake Benedict and my friend ordered the white cheddar omelette. We also got the unlimited mimosas. The crab cake Benedict was absolutely amazing. I've had Benedicts from many different places and this place by far has the best eggs Benedict I've ever had! I love how they used ciabatta bread, and add crab cakes to it. I will have to admit, the crab cakes were a bit over salted and had a lot of crab shells inside of it, but overall the dish was amazing! It surpasses the Benedict I had at Daybreak Pleasant Street the day before. The white cheddar omelette was good, but wasn't anything special. The mimosas were decent. Depending on how you like mimosas, they may not be for you. They make their mimosas pretty weak, especially compared to the mimosas at OAK or WOB. In my opinion, they could have been stronger, but some may prefer weak mimosas. Price wise, this place is definitely more on the upscale slide, so it is going to be a little more expensive. Brunch for 2 with unlimited mimosas came out to be around $70 after tax and tip. Usually I think brunch is overpriced, but in this case, I think it's 100% worth it. Overall, I would definitely come back here for brunch! The service was amazing, the food was unique, and the overall experience was great.

We went for brunch on a Sunday. The food was okay and so was the service but the ambience of the restaurant threw us off. The restaurant felt dark and too outdated. We thought the chocolate chip muffin basket as an appetizer was a cute touch but would probably not return.

Small, intimate setting, could be romantic. Everything I ordered was top notch including the house wine. I arrived about 15 minutes before closing but the service was friendly and they assured me it wasn't a problem.

After 30 years of good meals here I am sadly now done with this place. Anniversary dinner was a disaster. Crabcakes had almost no crab. Shrimp in entree were clearly off and I couldnt eat them. My wife's salmon had a strong flavor covering some really bad odors. Mussels were buried in such a strong sauce you couldnt tast them. Chef is at fault here with no oversight on seafood quality or cooking. Service excellent. Sorry to say goodbye!

I wanna start with that I love civilization. I feel very loyal to them and their brunch but KIDS. Paramount Grill is THE best spot for food in Gainesville. If you want quality, this is it. I came here twice in one week - one for lunch and one for brunch. Both meals were absolutely delightful and both cost $16 - but they both included seafood and I had no qualms with paying for the quality of food that I received. For lunch I got the southwestern salmon salad which was a huge portion, included black beans, goat cheese, perfectly ripened avocado and a chili citrus vinaigrette. My brunch selection was super difficult and I knew know matter what I picked that I need to eventually try 8 other plates because honestly everything sounded BOMB. I ended up going with the crab cake eggs Benedict which was excellent. The crab was fresh and it was topped with a roasted garlic basil hollandaise..... UHM WHAT. Next time I need to try the duck breakfast burrito. The service was quick, friendly and the environment has more of an upscale feel without breaking the bank. Make sure you give this place numerous tries, it's hidden next to Crane Ramen.

Turned away at hostess desk despite plenty of tables being available for seating due to "reservations" being placed ahead of time. Mom felt like it was due to us being in casual attire... didn't like the snobby vibes of this place. It seems like we dodged a bullet given the recent bad reviews

Do not come here in a hurry. Everything is made fresh to order, even their bread. The bread is an herb muffin served with a creamy cheese spread that is quite delightful. For an appetizer we ordered the Gouda fondue and it was pretty tasty and a fun experience dipping the bread, mushrooms, and chicken into the cheese. I would probably not order this again, but it was not bad. As for the entrees, we had the scallops, duck, and shrimp/lobster dishes. The scallop dish was by far the best in my opinion. The duck came in close second, and the meat was super tender and cooked to perfection. Then the shrimp and lobster came in dead last, the lobster was over-cooked and the dish lacked sauce so it was a bit dry in general. Not what you'd expect from a pasta dish at all. We were too stuffed for dessert, but all in all had a great time. Food is a bit pricey and service is pretty slow in general from the kitchen to the wait staff.

Outstanding ambiance, food & service! We were delayed arriving 25 minutes before closing, we called to let them know and were assured it would be fine but to please be ready to order. The food and service were outstanding!!! Reanna (not sure of spelling) was GREAT! Fantastic chicken salad, and the braised short rib panino was AMAZING!

Service is vitally important to a restaurant. My friend and I were discussing our recent trip to Gainesville and we were talking about which meal was our favorite. We had so many good ones! This one was definitely one of the best tasting meals, but the service was so uncaring that it bumped it down two spots. We reflected on just how important a good server is to your overall experience. Now that that bit of unpleasantness is out of the way, I can tell you about the lovely location. We were able to sit in a window seat so we could view everyone walking about downtown Gainesville. It was relaxing and entertaining. We enjoyed a Blood Orange Old Fashioned while we looked at the menu. It was really delicious. We decided to order salads and share an entree since we were dining late. The server brought complimentary goat cheese and rosemary muffins with a side of butter mixed with white bean puree, garlic and capers. It was delicious, and very different from anything I've ever had. The muffins were dense to hold up to the butter spread. It had a sharp bite from those briny capers that was very satisfying. We chose their Caesar salad and asked that it be made with romaine lettuce instead of the spinach the menu specified. They gladly made the change. The salad also came with pine nuts, white beans, ciabatta croutons, kalamata olives and sun dried tomatoes. Very unusual, but completely delicious. I got a bite with everything in it and it was a burst of flavor! Really fresh tasting, and the dressing was not too heavy. Our entree that we shared was something truly special. Pan roasted barrel cut angus filet over chive mashed potatoes with asparagus, roasted portabellos, puff pastry & a white-truffle sherry reduction is exactly what the menu called it, but it was simply delicious. The filet was cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy and packed with flavor, both from the beef and the sauce surrounding it. We loved the potatoes and the asparagus, but the real star of the show were those mushrooms. They tasted like they'd been steeped in wine and soaked up the flavors perfectly. I could have eaten a bowl full of them! Truly an inspired dish. We finished by sharing dessert, a chocolate torte. It was fine. A little rich and a little dry for me. I'd skip it next time. Give this restaurant a try if you are in the area. The food is done well, the location is great and hopefully service just had a little bit of an off night.

This place is barely hanging on. It saddens me to write this, because this was one of my favorite restaurants in town. Their fondu appetizer is still pretty good, although the chicken was so dry it was disappointing. They just don't have their shine anymore. Decor is off. Three blocks over, Dragonfly has a 90 minute wait. But I can walk right in to PG to snack on something while I'm waiting. Next door, Crane Ramen is both full inside as well as outside under the tent they setup. That tells you all you need. It's hard to say what PG needs. But it needs a lot. At a minimum, find a friend who is an interior designer. See what low-budget things could be done to spruce up the place. The black foam ceiling tiles that are in the first room are a poor choice for both the walls in the second room as well as a contrast on the white ceiling trays. The second room door to the outside / exit has some electrical alarm above it that is both ancient and half opened with wires sticking out. Remove that. Find a way to get staff excited about their job. Increase kitchen quality control. Get creative. It doesn't have to be back breaking (or rocket science). But it does need to be precise and objective. Randomly sample plates coming out of the kitchen, and put a sign up for whomever has the highest score each week of randomized tests. Give a $200 bonus each month to the winner. Do the same with front-office staff; whomever averages the highest % of tips, gets mentioned the most in positive reviews. Whatever. These are random ideas. Do what is appropriate for you and your team. I say this out of hopes that this gem can bring back its shine. We shall see. Based on current trajectory, I am not confident. But there is hope! And if not, it's a great location for the next entrepreneur. Fingers crossed

Service was subpar. Took 50 minutes to get food. Food was good but not worth a 50 minute wait

Sadly the quality of the food has deteriorated here- although prices are very high. We had a berry salad- with no berries- and an undercooked tough piece of pork served with polenta cakes and 6 small carrot slices. Desert not great either. We have friends who continue to support this place but we won't be joining them in the future.

My 4-Star rating is relatively inaccurate, but if you read on hopefully you will understand why I rated it as such. Paramount Grill is by no means bad. It has great service and good food, but it doesn't have that wow factor. It's nothing you haven't seen before, typical appetizers and a small selection of main courses to choose from, about 6-8, and only about 2-3 really jump out. They indeed do have a good selection of beverages if you're looking for that, but in terms of food selection I was rather disappointed. When there's a restaurant I really like, I usually can't decide on a dish because there's just so many options to choose from. However, with the limited amount of dishes to choose from, they executed it perfectly. The tenderness of my filet was spot-on and the sauce that paired with it was scrumptious to say the least. Both the crab cakes and entrees were made with great care and it delivered. My only caveat is that I was still hungry after paying $60 for an appetizer and a entree. Paramount Grill is one of those places that's worth a try, but not a regular customer kind of occasion. In terms of Pro-Con breakdown: Pro: A lot of care into making the dish Great service Con: Limited Menu Expensive in relation to portions

The black squid with shrimp and lobster is one of my favorite dishes in town. Duck is good too. Brunch is finger-licking good and the staff is always on their toes and helpful. One of my favorite places for a night out with my queen.

On a summer Saturday in Gainesville we waltzed right in to this popular spot. Our window table was perfect for people watching on the tree lined street. I had a blackberry cosmo which was heavy on the blackberry purée but very good. My husbands martini was perfectly cold. The southwestern spiced salmon on 2 black bean enchiladas with avocado with the extra treat of a fried green tomato was perfectly cooked and nicely presented. Flavorful but not spicy. Hubby had the diver scallops on bean purée which he said were tender with a nice crusty sear. We shared banana cheesecake for dessert , which was good , but I think I should have gone for the chocolate one. Our server was friendly and attentive. Offered Helpful suggestions for the first time diner. All and all I thought it was a great dinner experience!

The workers were rude, disrespectful and completely unapologetic about being so grossly understaffed. We walked out and will not go back. This after having been patrons for years.

Amazing evening! Warmly greeted on the phone for reservation. Gladly accepted my request. We arrived and our table was prepped in advance! Menu was served by wonderfully knowledgeable server! 4 of the 9 of us truly enjoyed the short rib special feature described by our pleasant and on point server! All items we delivered hot, delicious as menu description said and were delicious! A great night was enjoyed by all! I had the Duck and it was on point! I'll definitely stop back next time in Gainesville. Outstanding! We also enjoyed the Cheese Fondue Duck Breast Ruby Beet Salad Tuscan Chicken Caesar Salad Stir Fried Curried Tofu!

Great food options for all meal courses. Good ambience and excellent service. Good choice for a special occasion without being too fancy or stuffy. Look forward to going back for a night out or to bring out of town visitors.

I haven't had French food in a while so I don't have much to compare this place to. Keep in mind that my review is based on the vegetarian option. The place is very well decorated as if you were in one of those French cafes with a light atmosphere. The waitress was very nice and attended to me very well. However, the food lacked flavor for me. What I liked was the spread they had for the savory muffings. The savory muffin was probably what I would go for here. I want to try more of their options to see what they got.

Returning to live in Gainesville after living an "adult life" is an eye-opening experience to say the least. The entire block has changed; Strand closed after 30 years, 1/4 of the block demolished, hipster apparel store closed down, empty space next to it, and I will stop there. The walk from my parking space to the door of Paramount, through this depressing mess, made realize that we need to take it a little easier on local Gainesville business. That is, if we want the businesses to survive. The staff looks vaguely familiar, like all locals, we have crossed paths in our teenage years. Keep in mind they close mid-day between 2:00-5:00pm. I prefer to arrive as soon as they open for dinner, where you can score a window table and emulate mannequins or the perfect dining couple to the passers by. All of the dishes here are made with care, there was nothing here that was epic or ultra creative. Aside from one item; the bread service consisting of cornmeal muffins filled with dill and feta and served with a side of white bean spread. Something I have not experienced yet, but it is rare that I venture into the realm of American food, so I may be years behind. Nothing is overly salty. In fact, the salt in the shaker is not even salty. And, there was this overall feeling like the dishes here are healthy, even if they are not exactly. ACR's are going to pay top dollar to have average meals at Archer Road chain restaurants. At the same time, they could be paying even less to dine at a classy local eatery like Paramount. (Example: bill for two at Bonefish +evil stomach bubbling $86, bill at Paramount for the same two people $52.) Maybe it is just for a special occasion or for a weekend dinner with a date, either way, be adventurous, you may thank yourself later.

Service was great. My first meal the lobster was over cooked and very rubbery. My second meal was undercooked, and I got food poisoning because of it. Wasn't worth the prices honestly mediocre, I would suggest Manuel's Vintage wine room, better price.

traveled here from Miami for my sisters graduation and needed a place to eat that was nice and took reservations for a large party. For me, not a lot of options. Also, the restaurant does not provide eggs of every style. The waitress was also rude. i would recommended another place to eat. i also have a nut allergy and there are a lot of items listed on the menu that have nuts in them. the waitress didn't ask if anyone had a nut allergy either. also they don't have milk

One of the best spots for lunch in Gainesville. Haven't been here for dinner because the menu is more expensive, but lunch is definitely worth. One of my favorites is their bison short rib panini, you can get it with waffle fries or substitute it for a refreshing berry salad. Also the biscuits they give you are great especially with the spread. I have no complaints about the service and the atmosphere is elegant and refined particularly for a college town like Gainesville. Definitely recommend have been coming here for lunch the last several years and haven't been disappointed once.

This was the worst Thanksgiving meal I have ever had looked like and tasted like A frozen Hungry mans meal. Cost a fortune as well. Shame on them!!! I hate to cook and I could have produced a better meal!!!!

I came here for Sunday brunch, right at opening time, with a friend and my toddler while visiting Gainesville. We were sat immediately and our waitress came over right away. I do think she was newer, as I could overhear the conversations in the back, but she was attentive. Their macchiato was very delicious, and did not have that sweet/syrup taste. I ordered that almond French toast and the Greek yogurt/fruit combo for my toddler. The fruit had a great selection and a very good amount for the price. My French toast was delicious and tasted fresh. My only issue was that we did have to wait a bit of time after our meal to receive our checks, and the restaurant only had a few other tables at the time.

Do not come here for their $70 per person 3 course NYE dinner. We had a reservation for 4 at 7:30; the table was not ready due to the service team running behind on clearing tables which was understandable because it was busy. Our meal, after some waiting while seated, started out on a high note with delicious cocktails (prickly pear margarita for myself) & light appetizers (savory muffins & baked brie with lobster for the table, spinach salad or bean bisque chosen individually). Then after half an hour of waiting, our server finally took our main course orders. Our server was frazzled & all over the place, almost as if he was running in circles yet infrequently visiting with his tables. They had already ran out of 1 of their 5 dishes to choose from, the halibut. How does a restaurant serving a set dinner menu run out of food for a holiday? What if someone was pescatarian? They would not have had anything else to eat as a meal. Anyways, after a while our food was served...lukewarm. What a surprise but the dinner rush had already started to die down, it had been over 2 hours since we had been seated. Fast forward past more sitting around and the server nowhere to be found, plates are cleared and we learn that they also ran out of one of their three desserts. We settle for a different version of the creme brûlée offered & a key lime raspberry cheesecake. These eventually arrive at our table & taste awful. The brûlée is more like a fresh out of the refrigerator pudding & the cheesecake tastes like a mouthful of sour cream. Now, the restaurant is almost empty & we had wasted over 3 hours of our evening eating mediocre food. We couldn't wait to pay & leave but not after waiting some more in an empty dining room. All in all, this restaurant literally left a bad taste in our mouths & was a waste of money.

We had the fondue with chicken, mushrooms and bread. It was shared among 3 people and it was generous, hot and delicious. We ordered two different salads. Both were fresh, great dressing and a nice size. There were two orders of filet. ($41). Again , cooked as ordered and a nice size. The sides were delicious including fresh asparagus. I had the shrimp and lobster with spinach and spinach spaghetti. It was filled with actual cloves of garlic. It was buttery and delicious. Our server was Jessica and she was attentive and explained everything. It made for the perfect Christmas Eve.

We love this place and went during pandemic and food was great and service was ok. We went to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. It took a long time to get appetizers soup and salad. Salad was fantastic soup was bland at best. After waiting 1 hour and a half for food that never came we left with a staff that overall seemed unconcerned. Go to Embers instead to celebrate special occasions. Service there has been spot on and food delicious and you will still support a local business

It was incredible. The apple berry salad was a brand new burst of unique flavors blended well over a house dressing that brought together fruits and veggies in each bite. But what I'm giving five stars for is the waitstaff who had the sophistication and warmth of a large city with small town charm and the perfectly grilled butcher cut pork chops. Fantastic.

Really excellent choice! This was a last minute homecoming Friday night dinner with no reservations. Diana was our server - attentive but not overbearing ... perfect! The prickly pear margarita was delicious - & the dirty martini and house merlot were great too (big pour on the wine!). The shrimp & lobster sauté and the pork chop were both excellent. Dessert was a chocolate cheesecake, almond, ganache, raspberry... that was really good! Loved it!

I visited the Paramount Grill for the first time in February for a friend's birthday lunch. I had walked past this restaurant various times and typically saw many fancy business people dining. So, my expectations for this establishment were very high. Unfortunately, my expectations were not met. The service was pretty atrocious, however; the server was obviously short staffed so it's not his fault. The food was super expensive, even for lunch. I ordered the crab cakes for my meal. The food looked really beautiful but it didn't taste as great as I think it should have. Everyone else I was with liked it okay, but they weren't incredibly impressed either. This restaurant is a good place to bring visiting family and friends, so it's worth a try.

It has been one of the best experiences with Mediterranean cuisine. The ingredients are fresh, well balanced with healthy portions. Ask for their basil muffins which were incredible. Several options for vegetarians.