Salty 1 to a dry 2...
Came here when it was first opened, let's just say the first time here my server totally disappeared into the ocean and the food were nothing but the taste of salt...
Well back here again for the second time to give it another go because I did tried them a couple of times at their original location in Abbotsford longgg time ago and I was actually excited for this location to open up, closer to home but the first time came quite short.
Greeted by the hostess and asked if prefer inside or outside on the patio. Decided inside dining by the window seats but was informed there's a 2 hour dining limit (say what?? lol the restaurant wasn't even busy, maybe 1/4 full...).
After being seated, here were the food I ordered;
1. Boston clam chowder. Pretty good with a decent amount of clams, some might find it a bit on the saltier side, but I liked it.
2. 1/2 dozen of oysters. They were fresh but barely much to eat, it seemed as if they were anorexia.
3. Hot seafood platter. The lobster was a lightweight but tasted okay, the tiger prawns were decent size, the Arctic char was nicely cooked, had a generous amount of clams and mussels bedded underneath. However, the jasmine rice was undercooked. (How does one undercook rice nowadays? Didn't use those microwave minute rice right ?!? Right?)
4. 6oz beef tenderloin with mash and vegetables (seasonal menu). Ordered medium rare but came medium. Server apologized and had it redone, came back medium rare but it was quite dry and tough (more of a sirloin than tenderloin to me).
Overall, this place has a lot of potential with its outside patio and its decently spacious layout inside but for sure it's more of a casual atmosphere than fine dining.
This time around my server was good, unlike the server from the first time here, who just simply disappeared until the bill came. And what's with the 2 hour limit? Most diners weren't here for a cocktail and call it the day? Plus the restaurant wasn't even busy!
The food was definitely not up to par and standard for the price (Properly cooking a steak is cooking 101). There are nearby places that serve similar food, but a lot better and for a better price.
Nevertheless, it did went from a 1 star to a 2 star this time around. Had a couple of good experiences at the Abbotsford location back then, had high hopes and excited for this location but fell way too short. Not a repeat or recommendation from me. read more