An underrated spot in Austin where you can find some good, unique food from a chef that clearly showcases some creativity. I went on my birthday and had their tasting menu. It leaned a bit on the Asian side surprisingly since it wasn't marketed as that, but it was a pleasant surprise. For drinks, I enjoyed a VERY good nonalcoholic wine Susurrus that I would probably opt for every time as my beverage of choice. For the food, the melon starter was one of the best starters I had to a tasting menu. I enjoyed the melon having a taste and texture that subverted expectations with the crumble and umami-ness of the sauce (?) that covered it. The prawn was very good (and HUGE) and felt like one of the magnum opuses of the chef. The duck confit smelled and tasted very similar to pho considering that I noticed the presence of star anise and cinnamon (affirmed by the chef and server). A dark horse of the pancake & caviar left one of the stronger impressions and I would probably go back to the restaurant for just that. The dessert was also light and tasted exactly like the description despite being a bit more experimental on form. But probably the best part of the meal... was the salad. The salad was surprisngly so good, I wanted to order more. It was a great semi-opener of the menu and the graham cracker tuile (if I can even call it that) was a perfect addition. For the service, if I have to admit, our server was a little... odd? I might not be used to the long, awkward pauses that coerce you into filling in the empty silence, but he was nice at the very least. I would consider this spot underrated in Austin and could come again even for a normal day. read more

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This was our choice of date night for yesterday night. We had a 7:30 pm reservation and it seemed pretty full on a Saturday night. Host greeted us and we were lucky to have a fairly large table that would seat four. We did the tasting menu that was set for the third week of September. Started out with a compressed melon dish that was both savory and sweet, paired it with a Champagne which was lovely. Some of the dishes that stood out for me were surprisingly the Asian cuisine inspired ones: pad thai, mushroom tart, salmon with red curry. Overall, I'd give the experience a 4.5 (wish our server was more personable), and def worth a date night experience with fair pricing. read more

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Phenomenal. I've experienced their tasting menu twice, and it was incredible both times. Flavor, presentation, creativity - amazing. Their wagu was potentially the best steak I've had, and I've had many overpriced, underwhelming steaks! They've redone done the decor which has classed up the place, and creates a much better dining experience. The service was good, but could be upgraded to fine-dining detail and attention to match the quality of food. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend. read more

I came here for Austin Restaurant Week. It was alot of fun discovering their menu. We added the fancy wine pairing and got a few sips of amazing different wines that the sommelier curated and described with amazing detail. I felt like I went on a food adventure. The tasting menu was fabulous and tasty. The chef really thought and attention into everything. It's a small space so definitely make a reservation. we were sat at the bar and they renovated so that the bar surface had alot of space. I liked that. Lovely place for an occasion and such a great spot to discover wines. read more

Joe is awesome! Food is top notch. Wine is fabulous. All servers were top notch. Record player jamming great music all night. Literally can't say a bad thing. Truly a unique and A+++ experience. Already planning my next trip back. read more

THE BIG: Small wine bar/restaurant off of E 7th street in East Austin. When I mean small, it's small. Probably 1200 sq ft, but it overdelivers on wine and food. Parking is in the garage. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I came here to catch up with a buddy that enjoys wine as much as I do. Starting off, we got a glass of Aubry brut 1er cru glass. Nice, acidic, and bubbly. What I expect out of champagne. We got a philippe jouan (aka pinot noir) bottle which was so delicious. For food, we got the baguette and a egg confit dish that was divine. Then wrapping up, we got a single glass of produttori del barbaresco and capellano barolo. These were super old wines from the 80s and boy were they screaming tertiary notes. Awesome experience. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, we spent around $270 for a bottle of pinot noir, two glasses of really old wine and a sneak peek bite of their tasting menu. Will be back to try more wines and food. read more

Apt 115 is located in an apartment, which is so aptly named for such a delightful restaurant! It is located near the east sixth street area, which makes it a perfect place to have some lovely wine and delicious food before a night out! The restaurant is small, but has a ton of character! I highly recommend getting a reservation. We started off with kanpachi crudo which had a delicous ponzu sauce and some extra sweetness from the melon balls! We then had the Vichyssoise, which I would say was my favorite bite of the evening! The Scarlett crab was soo good and added the perfect amount of saltiness and sweetness to the comforting soup! For our mains, we got the duck which had a delicious hoisin sauce. While I enjoyed the bok choy I felt it could have a better accompaniment. We also got the salmon which had a smaller portion, but was unique in its taste and execution. Overall, I would definitely recommend this spot, but do be aware that the menu is small when ordering ala carte but each item is executed thoroughly well! read more

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Alright, so this place gave me some mixed feelings. It's cosy, cute, love the set up and lighting and how intimate the seating was. People were seating quite close to each other and I enjoy that - reminds me of France a good amount. Server was friendly, I wouldnt say particularly knowledgable but he tried lol. The food was good, not great I'm not too impressed. The baguette and butter was good, I wish they gave a larger bread portion. It was probably 1/3 of a baguette for $9 :/ The duck for two was made two ways: roasted breast and thighs with a pepper sauce on the side. The sauce was very little for the amount of duck and carrots were undercooked for my taste. The overall flavor profile for the duck was a bit bland, I was expecting some sweetness or spice to jazz up the dishes. Just the meat alone is cooked well though. The menu is very limited - we went in May 2025 and they only have beef and duck as the main. Maybe a green salad and oyster as appetizers. Wine was good, they have around a dozen of options for just a glass. The rest you have to buy the whole bottle. I got a red and partner got an orange wine in a glass, we liked ours. A feedback for this place is since they have open kitchen, the fat and smell linger heavily in the air, so your clothes will probably smell like animal fat. They might need some better ventilation. read more

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This is the cutest wine bar in Austin! I just moved to an apartment nearby and saw that this was Michelin recommended and needed to check it out. The food was incredible, the wine selection is unique and eclectic, and the staff is so kind! They offer great advice on wine pairings and explain in ways that even the most novice wine drinker would appreciate! They do all the little things that make you feel like you're getting a true Michelin restaurant experience! We ordered dinner and a charcuterie board but I could definitely see myself walking in to get a bottle of wine any day! Loved the experience and can't wait to come back read more

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One of my friends highly recommended Apt 115, and it's also been in my bookmarks for a while. My boyfriend took me, and it was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. We loved how intimate the restaurant was, and attention to detail is incredibly apparent. We weren't very hungry, so we opted to share a few plates. We also ordered some wine. My boyfriend knows my wine taste really well, so he ordered a really yummy glass of white wine and ordered himself a glass of red. We both loved his choices. Staff is so friendly, and the host really knows what he's talking about. 1) crab toastinis - they give a really generous amount of crab. Our only critique would be use softer bread because the toastinis roughly rubbed the inside of our mouths. Otherwise, these were excellent bites. 2) duck for two - my boyfriend and I are both Chinese, and we were exclaiming how we'd never had such yummy duch at an American restaurant before. The way it was cooked tasted just like a Chinese roasted duck. The cabbage on top felt even more like a Chinese dish. The sauce paired was yummy and wrapped everything together really nicely. 3) panna cotta - my boyfriend doesn't love panna cotta, but that's okay because I do. It's one of my favorite desserts, and I love their take on it. Classic and simple yet refreshing. I would definitely come back again. Service, ambience, and taste are top notch. What a gem! read more

One of the best, interactive meals I've had in years. It starts with the space, a "studio apartment" with a quasi commercial kitchen. The space is small, intimate - in a very good way. Adding to the atmosphere is a vinyl soundtrack of excellent selections. Motley Crue when we walked in and ending with the six album Swans performance. Ridiculous! Every dish was well done on such a small kitchen. The concept plays through extraordinarily well. Particularly with Chef Grae Nonas, of Le Cowboy at the helm. How does he get this food out of that kitchen? Talent, truly! He's doing it alone, save the very good staff assisting. We chose the Chef's Tasting with Wine Pairing and several supplements from the main menu. Wine choices are on point. Eclectic, yet serious. They have a wine club for those interested and within shipping distance. You won't be disappointed. Joe is your host for the evening. He's your DJ. He's also the Sommelier and guide. On a good night, you might be able to chill after hours with the team. Just saying... Best seats, if you're interactive, is the 4-seat bar. Otherwise, sit in the six table dining area. Dare I mention, Michelin Recognized... read more

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It pains me to do so, but I sadly have to give my experience at Apt 115 (during the Le Cowboy collab) a sub-par rating. The service was friendly but the food took WAY too long to come out. They have a TINY kitchen thats literally just a small corner of the bar where all the food is prepared. We ordered a couple courses and in between each course was 30-45 minutes of wait time. We were seated at 5:45p and didn't leave until after 8p. We ended up needing to cancel our after-dinner plans because the pacing was so off. Maybe it wouldn't have been so bad if the portions were larger, but we would literally finish a course in a matter of minutes and then sit around waiting another 30-45 minutes before more food arrived on the table. With that said, the food was good! I just wish it was faster. read more

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One of the best experiences I've had in a long time. Loved watching the chef prepare the dishes with meticulous care. Great wine list you won't find in most restaurants. A hidden gem! read more

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Only complaint is that it's so small there aren't enough seats in the bar/restaurant! This is our second time dining here and wow, was everything excellent. The pastas are delicate house made and delicious. The wine pairing was fantastic. I would eat here every weekend. read more

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A cozy, intimate restaurant with a true apartment kitchen setup. I was blown away by the dedication of the chef and service; it was truly a dinner party to remember. The flavor theme of grapefruit began with the delightfully smelling soap in the bathroom, travelled through a fantastic, fun-textured sashimi in ponzu course, and ended with a refreshingly juicy fruit brûlée dessert. These were absolute highlights of the night, as well as fresh strawberry jam with bread and cheeses, and a flavorful duck leg. Other dishes were solid for the most part-- I found the duck leg to be a tad tough and the shrimp and macaroni to be forgettable, however, it was all in all a very pleasant experience for a $70 prix menu. Very rarely do I care about restaurant concepts, but this one was really neat. The location itself was a commercial unit within an apartment, and it was, alas, unit 115. The space was inviting and lovely; I definitely felt like I was enjoying a nice meal at a friend's. The owner and chef certainly felt like friends I would want to chat up again! Thanks for having us! read more

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First off, I want to say that Apt 115 is a super interesting concept, the staff is very friendly, and the service is top tier. Easily 10/10 service. It also wasn't incredibly expensive for fine dining ($90 after tax and tip). Apt 115 is hosted within a cozy, 1x1 apartment building, where the apartment kitchen is the kitchen they use. There's no backdoor kitchen or anything. There's one chef and he makes everything using everyday cooking appliances like hotplates and microwaves. The theme that day was grapefruit, and almost everything, including the bathroom soap (which smelled really really good) had a hint of grapefruit. We started off with oysters, which were super creamy and very smooth. No fishy flavor at all. Next, we had fatty yellowfin tuna covered in some homemade sauce that made it explode with flavor. There were some crunchy onion crisps on top that added to the texture. Probably one of the best dishes I've had, period. We then had shrimp and some cocktail sauce, which was okay but not anything crazy. Afterwards, we had a duck leg, which was flavorful but a bit tough--I wonder if it could've been steamed for longer. Once we had finished, our server brought out a basket full of bread and a cutting board with three different cheeses on top. Now, I'm not really a cheese person, but these cheeses were so good. The strawberry jam that came with it was practically heaven in a dish. I would've paid for just the jam. The last dish was a grapefruit brûlée. It had a crispy, thin layer of melted sugar coating the top. Underneath was the sweet and citrusy fruitiness of the grapefruit. Very well done. I should note the flowers and most of the decorations were edible and actually tasted pretty interesting. I wish the shrimp and the duck leg were a bit better, and that there were larger portions (I had to eat another meal afterwards to feel full), but overall I'm satisfied with what Apt 115 had to offer. I would definitely recommend this place to someone else, but would know that you probably won't be full after your meal. A very very high 4 stars from me. read more

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An interesting restaurant in an interesting neighborhood. I did the chefs tasting menu. The food was great- the duck and the mushroom toast were pretty good. Murder point oyster from Alabama was delish! I was at the bar and could see they were running out of a lot of stuff on a "slow evening" per my server. Eg- they ran out of mint crema for my dessert and I just got a brûléed fruit- not bad just not what's on the menu or what I expected. Def do the tasting menu, you won't regret. read more

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Fully disclosure: Food was great and the flavors were amazing BUT do not go here expecting to come out and be full. Like this is the place you go where you're not starving but also want to just try fun flavors. We went for a friends birthday and had chosen the 5 course pre-fix menu. Below is what we ate: 1st course:Tomato salad over pistachio hummus 2nd course: Hamachi topped with garlic chili crisp 3rd course: POACHED TILEFISH Bok Choy, Seaweed, Oyster Butter 4th course: Tofu with consume & LETTUCE WRAP with Lion's Mane Mushroom 5th course: Butternut squash with mole Dessert: Pear ice cream It's a super small place and service was great. It's a place to go and try it out but for sure not to get full. read more

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Amazing. I have been to most of the Austin's top restaurants and this is one that I would revisit again and again. So delicious. The team was warm and friendly. The fact that it is one chef preparing your meal and he does it so well and efficiently is mind blowing. He's a culinary machine. Apt 115 should be on all of Austin's restaurant lists. You're missing out if you don't give it a try! read more

The chefs tasting menu was all good except for the crab tasting bun one when eaten you get a burst of crab flavor which over powered the dish in my opinion. Aside from that presentation was very nice and food was a good interactive experience. The desserts were all very tasty. The service was attentive for the whole night. The decor inside was old to modern looking in some areas but fun as well. Gave your eyes something to look at. Music plays from a vinyl record so it's really nice. read more

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My sign of a great meal is if, coming to a close, I'm delighted even before receiving my bill. That's the way things go in this struggling economy (and I run a tight ship even on the best days). The wine list is brief but finely curated, no wrong picks. I cannot wait to return on a sunny day to try the Jamon Iberico tasting on the patio. This being my maiden visit, I was striving for balance, starting with a light preserved strawberry and fennel salad. The strawberries were sweet tart up along crunchy fennel underlaid by a pistachio purée with the rich consistency of foie. Texturally complex, a treat, but the flavors didn't quite come together for me. Maybe cheese? Let's get down to business. The menu changes frequently, and I'm guessing this is not seasonally appropriate for too much longer, so whether you go it alone as I did or grab a romantic date (setting is prime for both situations) make with a quickness to order the Spiced Goat Leg. Served up like a brand new approach to biscuits and gravy - ALL the comforts of the original, lush and freshly done like never before. Three piping hot buttery Parmesan scallion biscuits with a gentle doughy sweetness saddle up next to pulled goat, only gently gamey, in a rich broth from marrow bone and pickled scallion for continuity and range that will have your palate jumping for joy. Paired with a lovely GSM, I was so satisfied, I didn't even order dessert! Service is genuine, knowledgeable, authentically Austin. What a great spot to spend a happy hour or many on end. read more

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Small, non-assuming space with a cozy atmosphere inside. They have a rolling ladder for the wine shelves on one of the walls and cute candles on the tables. The food was tasty and artistic. We did the chef's 10-12 course tasting menu and it did not disappoint. The first course was my favorite in terms of looks. The butterfly squash crisps, carrot jerk and turnip cake with caviar sat perfectly on a beautifully decorated log. Every dish was very delicious but a few stood out and were my favorites - the Duck soup dumplings, the goat and biscuits, and the wagyu short rib. The palette cleanser before dessert reminded me of a golden egg but tasted like a fruit gusher. There were a couple of dishes that were a bit saltier than I would have liked - the goat and mushroom soup. Tip: if you get the sweet potato cereal and love super sweet, you can pour the whole thing. But if you are like me and only like a little sweetness, only pour a little. read more

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This was one of my favorite meals I've ever had. The meals were so inventive. The service was IMPECCABLE. And the wine program was amazing, and the owner and staff were so knowledgeable about all the wines. I even went home with two bottles. read more

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Omg, a must visit. Staff were amazing - loved the food details and wine pairing recommendations. The chef - outstanding! The details to each dish were outstanding on point and the food...phenomenal! I loved the setting and atmosphere. And the records playing were a perfect vibe. 10/10! read more

Updating with another review. This place always is getting better--hard to do when you're at the top already. We had a tuna tartare w roe that was off the chart--even better than the murder point oysters--and the duck confit was incredible. Closing w a Solera Champagne (harvest 2012) to close w dessert put a smile on my wife's face. 5 stars aren't enough. ____________________________________ My reviews seem to disappear over time but this establishment is always fabulous and another great review is overdue! I just tasted a Fennel Confit that was both savory and addictive. A cheese plate is coming, and the Jamon (Spain) selections look decadent. We also ordered the rabbit--the menu changes all the time, and I've never had the same thing twice, but we've come here for years for the amazingy curated wine selection. I honestly could not speak more highly of any place for wine and small plates in an intimate setting. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and the experience would not be complete without them. New Years Eve here is incredible, by the way, even if I'm off-topic--there is always a bomb wine and bubbles tasting. 5 STARS! read more

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Went here with a girlfriend for the first time not realizing how tiny and nice this place is! Thankfully showed up right when it opened so we were able to get a table right away. They have a full book of wines from around the world, and someone to help you find a good one which makes it really fun with experimenting with new wines. We weren't super hungry so just ordered a couple things - fresh bread and Texas EVOO both of which were delicious as the bread was warm and a perfect amount. Also ordered these mini fried potatoes with a cheese mixture which was fun and different. The most delicious and unique item was definitely the eggplant. Will definitely be ordering this again when I'm back! By the way, free parking in the garage attached to this complex, but it does get filled up really quickly. read more

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Apt 115 was the first wine bar on the East side wayyyyy back before the pandemic! They've ravamped the look in there and want to be your destination spot for fine dining. Chef Zhou hit it out of the park with his Chef's tasting menu which I tried last night. 12 courses, around $100 per person, optional wine pairings - get your resy stat! His dishes are exceptional and jaw dropping beautiful! If you're a wine connoisseur then they're your spot - they have over 400 wines by the bottle and the most extensive wine list in all of Austin! Some of my favorites from the tasting menu: A log came out with squash blossoms stuffed with crab roe, carrot jerky and fried onion crackers Scallop Crudo with passion fruit and lemon drop aji pepper and tomatoes Tilefish with lobster butter Truffle custard with Parmesan Pork Belly stew with cornbread and honey butter Strawberries and Cream with gorgeous flowers The space is small and intimate and you'll need a reservation! Park in the bottom floor of the 7East garage or street parking in the area. read more

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Through its many iterations, Apt 115 has continued to be a standout in the Austin wine scene. The fact that its on the east side makes it even better. read more

Avant garde as hell, APT 115 is really a wine bar that happens to have a five-star dining experience attached. It's all prepared in a tiny nook behind the bar -- and there's not even a cooktop of any kind. As far as I could tell, everything is prepared either ahead of time, served cold, or heated in a small toaster oven. You probably aren't expecting fine dining from this description, but that's what you'll get -- and the tasting menu is the way to go, a carefully curated collection of small plates that cross all manner of cuisines and preparations. In the photo below you'll find carrot jerky, for god's sake. Sit at the bar and it all comes out faster, and the staff are likely to pour you a little extra wine -- owner Joe selects each bottle and pairs them with the dishes of the day. (I'm presuming you are going to get the wine pairing, no?) Chef Charles may even smile at you if you're nice. After watching The Bear season 2, I'm inspired to go back here. Not because of any similarities in the food or the space, really, but just because both the TV show and the restaurant clearly run on heart and soul. Get there. read more

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I don't even know where to start. I havent reviewed a place in years but i knew i had to the moment I tasted the almond tofu dressed up to look like a gorgeous flower soaking in osmanthus tea broth. All my 5 senses awakened... every single item on the menu was memorable. We did the tasting menu and sat at the bar to watch this man perform magic in his apartment size kitchen. Every dish that came out that night was a "oh my god, how is this real moment" ..i didnt get pictures for it all but we thoroughly enjoyed everything. That stuffed chicken wing just blew my mind...the cereal and milk were so amazing, i needed more!! the goat leg stew was tender and comforting. Hats out to the service and the ladies who ensured the record player played good music and we were comfortable. Everything was well thought out, executed with perfection with flavors shining through. Chef Charles Zhuo has a big future ahead and I cant wait to see what he will do. He is a true genius and an unassuming one at that. We are coming back again and again.Wait till Michelin comes to town. read more

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This is now one of my top restaurants in Austin. From the concept (I LOVE speakeasies, so repurposing a unit into a restaurant is GENIUS) to the food... I thought it was going to be new American but a lot of the dishes seemed to be Asian inspired which I loved. The tasting menu was so creative and good (flavors, beautiful presentation), it reminded of the innovation of the Michelin restaurants in Chicago. I just wish they also offered cocktails and changed their menu (they say they do but the recent reviews show a lot of the same core dishes). read more

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Absolutely fantastic, we bump into this place and I was blown away. We ordered chef tasting menu so we get a bite of everything, the pairing wine is on spot, although I am not a seasoned wine drinker, the dishes have some interesting sauce and it goes just great with the pairing wine, I am coming by back with friends. Recommend duck breast and mushrooms, it's a must try ! read more

Apt 115 - Wine Bars Near Me - Austin, Texas

This review is simply me pondering about why this place doesn't have more reviews ... it is an absolute gem and a must try if you love food, appreciate artistry in culinary domain and find yourself in Austin. Chef Charles Zhuo really made our meal special, we had a lovely time and felt very welcomed by the entire staff. We had been here for our special day and tried the chef's tasting menu. Each dish was a marvel, we started with seasonal vegetables, cured hamachi, almond tofu (god the subtle flavors were sheer magic put together by an exceptional talent), crab buns (my fav ... unexpected texture made with tomato water ... wait what), antelope tartare with the right amount of flavor, rabbit soup dumplings and the amazing spiced goat leg (my husband's top pick) to name a few ... everything on the menu was delicious, it's art dished on a plate to drive your palette insane. I am going to leave out detailed descriptions as it's really difficult to put words to this experience, so I am going to let the pictures do the talking ... I didn't take any pictures of the space as I was not sure what to expect when I entered, honestly being an interior designer who designs spaces for a living I am used to very different looking spaces for this kind of culinary experience ... but I am going to call this an occupational bias and make a rare exception to leave the designer out of this review completely. This place is a lesson to not judge the book by its cover. Simply come with an open mind and let yourself be wowed by this unpretentious, simple treasure in East Austin. I am so glad we picked this little gem over our previous option last minute. The chef was kind enough to accommodate our food restrictions on a short notice and shared many stories about the places he shops for his produce, farms around the region and things that grow well in Austin, his experiences with food and growing up surrounded by his grandmother's delicious creations. I highly recommend this place for the Chef's sheer creative talent, scrumptious food and an interesting wine selection. Thank you for making our day special!! read more

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Love this place. We usually park at Chase. They don't serve meals anymore, but the wine is amazing. Perfect to go here after a great meal.

Took hours just to get our food - literally. On top of that, they did a %3 surcharge just because I used my credit card. Food was mediocre at best. Come here if you like getting ripped off. read more

My parents and I came here last night for dinner, I'm not sure how I found this place but the food looked so interesting I couldn't pass it up. The place is so cozy, they have records playing and the owner is running around talking to guests, it's a great time. If you have two people I would recommend sitting at the bar so you can talk to the owner and staff more. We made a reservation for the 6 course meal and decided to do it with the wine pairing. To start we had champagne with oysters. The champagne was wonderful and paired well with the oysters. Then we had a tuna sashimi which was incredible. Next we got some rosé to pair with a shrimp dish that may have been my favorite. It came with a jalapeño sauce that was incredible. Our next dish was the duck confit and strudel that was paired with a great red wine. This dish was cooked so well. The duck fell off the bone and the sauce was flavorful. Before dessert we were allowed to pick a wine we liked, ask for a recommendation or make a request to go with our cheese course. My dad picked a new red which was delicious and I went for an orange wine which was also very good. The cheese was brought out with fresh sourdough bread and some jalapeño strawberry jam. To finish the night we had a white dessert wine to go with our crème brûlée grapefruit with mascarpone. This is one of the most unique desserts any of us had had in a long time. It brought me back to my childhood in the best way and was refreshing after the meal but decadent with the mascarpone. We all left feeling the perfect amount of full. I will be back next time I'm in the city and would recommend to anyone coming here. read more

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Tiny but mighty. Cozy. I had a great experience. The menu is carefully curated wine and tapas size dishes. Sat at the bar and service was notably attentive. Cleaning our table between courses, asking if we were doing ok, refilling waters, very lovely. This is an elevated experience with pricing that reflects but that is very easy to stomach given the excellent service and quality. The food is made behind the bar in a tiny little space but it packs a punch. Lots of flavor and unique dishes. My understanding is the dishes and wine by the glass change frequently. The couple next to us were doing the tasting and loved it. Music played from a record player next to us, like wow! nice touch. Great ambiance and evening, definitely worth a visit. read more

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I have sooooo got to get better at photos bc mine don't do this justice. You will not be sad. I love not knowing what is coming out for food and if you do as well this is your place. The service was amazing. It's very small so if you do not want to be close to people it's not for you but it's not too close in my opinion. I have some goals of learning to make some things from here already! read more

I'm surprised such a small place can survive... it's like a tiny storefront in an apartment building. There's parking in the garage, but it seems pretty full. There's lots of street parking nearby, and it's close to some streets that are great for people watching, especially from the viewpoint of old suburbanites like us. But you don't really care about the parking, you want to know how the restaurant was. Well, the tl;dr is: Great food, great service We had the tasting menu, with Hope getting the gluten free option (though only one dish had gluten). Every single course was interesting and delicious. My favorites were the crab course and the goat course. Also I was stuffed at the end of the night, which was surprising since most of the courses were only one or two bites, and I eat a lot. There was one huge disappointment for me... the soup dumplings were delicious, but had no insides other than soup! I don't know much about fancy dining, most of the soup dumplings I eat are from Fat Dragon takeout or Trader Joe's freezer section, but I expect a filling in all my dumplings, even my soup dumplings. Also, there were two instances of raw food. One was a raw oyster course, which surprisingly I liked, probably because of what was on it. Usually I prefer my oysters Rockefellered, I don't usually like raw oysters at all, but these were really good (Hope refuses to eat them so I got both the oysters). Also the goat course actually had three different components, one of which was tartare. I don't usually like tartare meat either but it was tasty here. But, if you don't eat raw food, you should probably put that in your reservation notes or tell your server. All in all, a great place, I recommend it highly if you like tasting menus. (I'm sure the à la carte menu is great also, but we didn't have that). read more

I am sad to say this spot didn't hit the high mark I had hoped for and expected. :( There are three chef's tasting menu options and my friend and I chose the bespoke wine pairing that comes with a $205/person price tag. In addition to being fairly underwhelmed by the wines chosen, the food wasn't up to par with what I was expecting. The presentations were stunning but most (not all) dishes fell short. The flavors and textures were unique and ranged widely but each course left something else to be desired. Being a foodie and fan of cooking myself, we sat at the bar in order to watch the magic happen.. I suppose I was expecting more of an interactive experience (like a sushi omakase experience) or at least for the chef to be willing to answer some questions we had in a more friendly manner - don't get me wrong, I certainly didn't expect him to chit chat the whole time nor serve as a distraction to him trying to serve other patrons, but he seemed kind of annoyed that we were genuinely interested in learning more about the courses which I feel hurt the overall experience. At the end of the day, perhaps my expectations were too high given the price. I would consider going back to order a la carte or try one of the other smaller tastings but I would skip on the wine pairing (although the gentleman pouring our wine was super pleasant and seemed knowledgeable!). read more

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