Jay N.
Yelp
We went here last Friday night. Lovely place for a date, so kudos to them on the open and modern design.
Front reception area was well organized, though we had to sit at the bar due to a full house. They've got some initial supporters so good on them.
We ended up ordering the crab puffs as an appetizer, which was a big disappointment. It was essentially bread balls with a tiny bit of crab. I shared my thoughts with the manager (?) who perhaps didn't agree. I'd be curious to know if anyone actually thinks it's good here.
For dinner, my wife got the short rib ragout, which I think was a B+. Would definitely recommend. Pasta perfectly cooked and meat was well prepared. I got the ribeye steak which I'd give a C at best. It's wildly disappointing. More medium than medium rare. Not sure if it was prime grade. Definitely don't think it was aged. With that being said, I only mention these things because at $45, the steak can get compared with those from other popular steakhouses in town. The green/herb sauce was good, but steak needed more seasoning. Paired wine was nice, though the cab I wanted ran out (so I got the Tempranillo).
The bartenders who served us were pleasant. Unfortunately, my food after the appetizer took 45 minutes to get to us. I'm not completely sure, but my impression was that the food was forgotten in the back (bartender said there was a miscommunication to which I didn't press further). Additionally, wife's pasta was cool.
Overall, it's a nice place. And I appreciate the comp on the crab puff after I shared my thoughts. I heard they've just opened but it's clear a lot of folks like it on Yelp. For now, I'll probably stick with my other go to spots, but hope they continue to improve. The spot has potential.