Natalie H.
Yelp
Met a friend here for brunch around 10:15 today! She'd been here once, but it was my first visit. I'd heard good things and was wowed by the botanicals inspired decor, great lighting, and unique touches! We sat near the bar which we had that section to ourselves for most of our catch up visit! We had a sunny window with plants to one side and the bar to the other side of our table. The menu offerings all looked great!
It was really hard to decide between breakfast items like chicken and waffle or a yummy peaches and cream waffle... or flavorful looking salads, sandwiches, etc as lunch. We ended up going with lunch and both ordered the chicken salad on croissant with a side of fresh fruit (grapes, pineapple, strawberries). I was thrilled that the chicken salad is nut free, a rarity, but meant I could have it (tree nut allergies, ugh). Most places you get a teaspoon or two of chicken salad but here it was piled onto a large flaky croissant with lettuce and thinly sliced tomato slices! I thought I'd only be able to eat half but it was so flavorful I finished it! The fruit was so so, a bit soggy for my liking. I added on a side of cheese grits just to try them. I think they must've been stone ground style, didn't taste very cheesy, and had some definite spice/kick which isn't my preference in grits. Some will love them I'm sure! Just not me.
We saw many fabulous looking cocktails on the Menu and being brought out to tables. Also frozen champagne slushes at the bar that looked so delish! We stuck with water today but will definitely return to try breakfast food and other beverages. Many coffee selections as well!
Many have noted an overly loud environment. We actually liked that the music was loud enough to hear yet not blaring or disruptive and while we could hear some chatter from tables in the main dining area, nothing disruptive. Again though, it is a weekday, and we had a quieter table near the bar with no one in our section until we were paying to leave.
If you're a Hilton Rewards Card member, join the Hilton Dining Rewards too! I earned over 100 points for dining here, paying with my card, and putting a simple review on the dining reward site! In this economy, every perk counts! Work smarter not harder, right?!