Rob P.
Yelp
I've waited a long time to find a restaurant that cares about absolutely every element of your experience. Even the best restaurants might be brilliant at some things, but pedestrian at other things. Not The Meeting House.
My wife got an amazing mixed drink made with spiced pear...smooth but potent. The beer selections were eclectic. I usually remember the odd selections I make when I get craft beer, but...the beer was strong.
I would've been happy with complementary bread with my meal, since it's such a rarity these days. The Meeting House give you a wonderfully flavorful muffin and rich butter.
The waiter recommended the asparagus soup. This is what asparagus wishes it tasted like. It's the absolutely perfect combination of seasonings that draws out all of the best qualities of the asparagus.
My wife got the smoked chicken, which the waiter said has been on the menu since the beginning. It's a favorite for a reason. She usually hates squash, but she loved the spaghetti squash bed underneath the chicken.
With a multitude of great offerings, how could I go wrong? I decided on meatloaf, but not just any meatloaf. This is lamb meatloaf, seasoned the way you know meatloaf is supposed to be seasoned, but just...better. The celery root puree, hollandaise, and fried Brussels sprouts meant every nibble exploded with flavor.
Even the hand towels in the bathroom were the highest quality paper, and seemed to be like the finest linens.
Service was flawless, and the food showed up quickly. I normally have some idea of the cost of what I'm ordering, but this was a rare time when the food was so good that I didn't care. Entrées were around $30, and this is one of many restaurants listed as $$ that are actually $$$ restaurants. But, this is one that's definitely worth your $$$.