Kseniya K.
Yelp
Walked in at 5pm on a Friday without reservations. The restaurant was nearly empty, but every table filled by 6pm, so make reservations for popular, peak meal times. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Cozy, rustic vibe. Dimmed lighting, relaxing background music, simple wooden furniture & decor. Great spot for an intimate family/friend/romantic gathering. You will be able to enjoy conversation with your table companions even through slightly elevated noise levels.
Our waiter deserves praise. He was patient while I took my time deciding between multiple options [everything sounded great--choosing was truly challenging], explaining different dishes, and answering my myriad questions. We were not rushed to vacate the premises even after finishing our meal, on a busy Friday night, as every table filled up and customers kept arriving.
Enjoyed everything we tried. There is a lot to be said about doing justice to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
$22 salmon fillet sandwich was an unexpected delight: highly recommend. Salmon fillet was a filling, generous portion--wish every salmon sandwich [or even fillet] was so amply cut and prepared. Juicy and well-seasoned. Not dried-up, like too many salmon fillets. Sweet potato fries were some of the tastiest I've ever had--and as a sweet potato fan, I've tried a loooooot! Perfectly seasoned and cooked [crunchy yet delicate]. The taste of locally sourced sweet potato was so pronounced--nothing like the bland root you get from your supermarket. Beet ketchup was a great condiment to juxtapose sweetness with umami, saltiness, and some sourness.
$26 hen of the woods with purple yam puree was on the smaller side, but was filling thanks to the wintry, hearty ingredients. Original flavor profile.
$9 Chocolate chia pudding was filling, yet light. Barely sweet, which is great for anyone watching their sugar intake, yet craving a sweet ending to their meal. Great portion for sharing. You won't feel guilty [or bloated] after such dessert--the healthiest option you can envision.
Would return to try other items on the seasonally changing, locally sourced menu!