Alicia Humphrey
Google
My sister and I dined at Repel 33 last night, and from start to finish, it was nothing short of amazing. Our expectations were high, and they were absolutely met.
Let’s start with the service—top tier. Our server Rhett was phenomenal—attentive, intuitive, and full of great energy. He really listened to us and tailored the experience to match our vibe. The general manager, Mat, made a point to check in and ensure our evening was going smoothly. And shoutout to Jack, who delivered and cleared our plates with such ease and friendliness. There was another gentleman assisting as well—didn’t catch his name, but he was also wonderful.
Now the food… whew. We went with the Chef’s Tasting Menu and added on an appetizer of bone marrow, which Rhett made sure was seamlessly incorporated into the tasting. We had already started with cocktails (which were amazing), so we opted for just one drink pairing package to share—and that was plenty.
Here’s a breakdown of our tasting menu:
Course 1: A delicate potato croquette on crème fraîche, topped with caviar and an edible flower—simple, elegant, and delicious.
Course 2: Charred octopus on an eggplant purée with chili oil, radish, arugula, pine nuts, and golden raisins. Unexpected and absolutely bursting with flavor.
Course 3: Lobster tortellini in a red curry butter sauce with pomegranate seeds, fried shallots, and roasted carrot. This was one of my top favorites—creamy, bold, and melt-in-your-mouth good.
Course 4: Perfectly cooked halibut over a corn cream sauce with fresh peas, corn kernels, and clams—so bright and fresh.
Course 5: Tender steak with creamed spinach, a red wine horseradish sauce, and the fluffiest duchess potatoes. Comforting, rich, and just perfect.
Dessert: My sister had the banana pudding (we joked someone’s grandma must be in the back making it—it’s that good), and I had the key lime pie panna cotta, which was a light, tangy finish.
Every bite was thoughtful and flavorful. Yes, the tasting menu is a splurge—but it’s 100% worth it. Thank you to the incredible team at Repel 33 and major compliments to the chef. We’ll be back!