breana r.
Yelp
I typically don't leave reviews, but my experience on April 24, 2025, compels me to share a serious concern that significantly impacted what could have been an enjoyable evening.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, I was immediately met with a hostile and uncomfortable environment--created entirely by the manager on duty, who was wearing what I believe was a salmon-colored shirt. While I didn't catch his name, his behavior was unmistakably unprofessional and concerning. From the moment I walked in, he projected a negative energy that affected everyone around him. I overheard him speaking poorly about both guests and his own staff. One particularly inappropriate comment directed at a customer--"before you get more pissed off"--was jarring and completely out of line. He also told other guests that one of his hosts "doesn't even know what she is doing." Such remarks are unprofessional, degrading, and unacceptable from someone in a leadership position.
Our party had made a reservation in advance, which the restaurant failed to honor. Instead of owning the mistake, we were given multiple, conflicting explanations. I remained calm and tried to de-escalate the situation to find a solution that worked for everyone. I politely asked the manager--more than once--to lower his tone and stop addressing me with an attitude. Rather than take accountability, he responded childishly with, "Well, before you got here they were giving me an attitude." Even after I agreed to wait, he continued repeating himself, keeping the mood unnecessarily tense.
Let me be clear: this 1 star review is directed solely at the manager. His conduct was unprofessional, unhelpful, and toxic. In my opinion, he should not be in a position of leadership.
Thankfully, the rest of the staff saved the night. Andreas, our server, was nothing short of incredible. He handled every task with patience and professionalism--serving, bartending, bussing, and running food--while making guests feel welcomed and cared for. It was clear he was essentially on his own to manage the upstairs, while the actual manager was nowhere to be found.
Despite being spoken about so poorly by her superior, the host remained kind and composed. The support staff--including bar backs, food runners, and bussers--were just as helpful and hardworking.
If Andreas ever chooses to pursue a managerial position, he'd excel. He exemplifies the kind of leadership and dedication this restaurant truly needs more of.
While the evening started off with deep disappointment, it ended on a better note thanks to the incredible team--especially Andreas. I sincerely hope this feedback is taken seriously. No guest or staff member deserves to experience the kind of treatment we witnessed.