Michelle B
Google
This spot on the water has been a long-time favorite of mine for a reason. The unbeatable waterfront location, breezy dockside seating, and spectacular views of mega yachts make for an incredible atmosphere. The happy hour itself is fantastic, with a great selection of drinks and truly delicious happy hour food choices.
However, I’d say this year, things have taken a turn for the worse, particularly with the quality of service. While past celebrations, including birthdays, were great, our most recent birthday party for 25 people was a major disappointment. Everyone in our group was ready and willing to order, but we literally had to approach the servers ourselves to get drinks. It was shocking and frustrating to see several servers just standing around scrolling on their phones instead of attending to guests. This is a huge missed opportunity for the owners, as our festive group would have ordered far more had we been given proper service.
The magic has also diminished due to the absence of musician Mark Zaden. We used to specifically come here just to see him play, and we'd always bring a crowd with us. It's a real shame that he no longer performs here, as his music was a key part of the experience for so many of us.
While the beautiful view and happy hour deals are still a draw, we ordered from the dinner menu this week and it was 50/50 from our group reviews. The short rib was dry, scallops were spongy but the red fish, swordfish and tuna all got good ratings from our group.
Also, our server, although he was very personable, was a bit off his game when asked specific questions about the drink choices and selections. Several of us were in the service industry so feel strongly that knowledge of food and drink choices is a MUST.
Although, I am still a fan and will return, this once-perfect spot is losing its shine.