Tim M.
Yelp
This review will be different than most, as I came here on a business trip with about 30 people. Our group took up an entire section upstairs and multiple staff, so your experience will most likely vary quite a bit.
First, let's start with the staff:
We were seated very promptly upon our arrival, which is always good to see that they have things ready for a large group rather than 30 people waiting in the lobby filling up the doorway. So kudos on that to start with. The staff was very friendly, helpful and attentive. Drinks were refilled promptly and bussing was also done quickly as well, which helps keep a large group table clear for the next round.
The Food:
We had a pre-set menu with smaller choices than the regular menu. We were presented with the Charcuterie Board, the pimento Cheese and the Calamari for our appetizers. All of which were great, but the star of the show was that Pimento Cheese. As a displaced Texan, I was super happy with this dish!
I asked the waitress which dishes they were known for and ended up going with the She-Crab Soup and the Crab Cakes. Yes, double crab, don't judge me. Both dishes were amazing, super happy with these choices based on our abbreviated menu.
for dessert I chose the Cheesecake, because I'm a sucker for cheesecake. During the time I was visiting it was peach harvest season so Peach Cheesecake it was. With the peaches being so fresh it was quite tasty, no complaints here.
The Joint:
Pretty cool old building, lots of brick and old world feel here. The kitchen seemed oddly located right smack dab in the middle of everything, which is cool, but as a professional kitchen designer, it could use a facelift and a good scrubbing. Looking down from the loft above where we were seated you could really see the hustle and bustle of the kitchen staff, as well as see all the nitty-gritty. It's cool, but like I said, could use a facelift and a good cleaning. The downfall of such a prominent kitchen is, you gotta keep it looking the part.
To cap this off, I really enjoyed my visit here and loved the food. I'd recommend this place to anyone passing through or anyone who is a local.