Vlad V.
Yelp
There are some things I like about Relish and some things that I don't like so much. The second outpost of this new American restaurant, I stopped by for dinner on a Tuesday evening with a friend. They're located in a large shopping center. There's also a large parking lot, so you'll be able to find a spot.
Ambiance (4/5): This is one of the areas where Relish shines. More of an upscale restaurant, Relish has a beautiful lit-up bar, some foliage indoors, and paintings that adorn the walls. Upscale yet comfortable at the same time. I sat at a mini booth. There's a mix of booth seating, table seating, and some seating at the bar.
Service (2.5/5): This left a little to be desired. Our main waitress was quite slow and didn't check in much. The type of service where you have to grab their attention to get what you want after waiting for a while. Midway through our time there, we were switched to a new waiter without any explanation. He was more attentive. We did separate tabs and tried to split an appetizer, but they told us they don't do that. Is it that they can't do it or they don't want to do it? That was a bit of a hassle for us.
Drinks (N/A): Relish has a full bar, but I was on my best behavior. I had an Arnold Palmer. Not much to write home about.
Food (3.5/5): I got there before my friend did, and I was starving so I ordered the Parker rolls. They're the cheapest appetizer option at $6. Think of them as mini rolls, served warm, with whipped butter. I do get a little ticked off when I have to pay for bread and butter at a restaurant, rather than it being complimentary, but it is what it is. From there, my friend and I shared the whipped feta appetizer. Whipped feta cheese, sliced grape tomatoes, and olive oil served with sourdough bread. A healthy and delicious appetizer. This was the highlight of the meal for me. For my entree, I had the shrimp linguine which is served with those same sliced grape tomatoes. While not a large portion size, the shrimp were grilled just right and a good size which I always appreciate. Nobody ever wants mini shrimp! Quality shrimp here. The linguine was flavorful and the tomatoes gave a good burst of favor. I just wanted a little more, for it to have been a filling dish at the price point.
Relish makes for a nice date spot. I'm curious how their second outpost compares to the original location.