Maisha R.
Yelp
We were looking for a quick meal during that lull between lunch and dinner. Taste opened at 3pm and we were there just as they were settling in for the day. The restaurant was clean and it had a very Northern California vibe with barrels and wine bottles providing the crux of the decorations.
The menu was electronic and comprised of tapas, small plates, salads, entrees, desserts, wine, beer, and cocktails. We split two tapas - Spanish meatballs and grilled steak sliders. We also got the poached pear salad and the short rib pasta alfredo. The salad arrived at our table first and it was very good. The pear was soft and sweet, which worked well with the gorgonzola cheese and candied walnuts. The rest of the meal came out shortly afterwards.
Of the hot dishes that we got, the meatballs were the best. They were served in a very hot skillet topped with cheese and sauce and they came with soft, thick grilled bread that was delicious. I really enjoyed the meatballs but my husband thought that they could've benefited from a little salt or seasoning. We both agreed that the short rib pasta alfredo was heavy and very one note. It needed something to brighten it up. I was glad that we had tried the small plate version of this instead of the entrée short rib portion. The sliders were enjoyed by my husband as I took one bite and realized that between the bread and the meat, they were a bit dry for me. The cheese also wasn't melted on them.
We got a cocktail (old fashioned) and a mocktail. Both were OK. Given the rave reviews of the bar, I think I was expecting something a little more creative particularly with the mocktail as the bartender indicated that she could create something.
Service was good but we were also the only people in the restaurant. We appreciated our server's recommendation to get the bread pudding, which was sweet, sticky, hearty, and not soggy! This was probably the best thing that we ate here. We should've asked if ice cream could've been added! I hope to be able to come back to Taste to try more of the menu.