Not worthy of the prices they charge! Dinner for 3 $170 !!! That is just for 3 entrees! A filet mignon $55 with nothing included is disgraceful! So we order a side of garlic mashed potatoes which the server said was enough to share (not so) they just plopped a scoop on the plate for $12 shameful , just shameful! Undercooked scallops ,raw in the center whit no flavor whatsoever. When asking for another basket of bread we were told they ran out !!! Are you kidding me! For those prices please make sure you have enough bread in the house . Mediocre food with outrageous prices! Also the place had a strange smell almost like a cigar Odor. First thing you see when walking in as a Blue murky fish tank with what I think was a lobster in it. Not sure you really couldn't see it was so dirty . My opinion there's much better places to eat . Don't waste your time or MONEY $$$$ read more

Three stars, but could have been 4 - the food is great but the ambiance is definitely lacking. First, the food. The host welcomed us immediately and, since we were 15 minutes early, sat us at the bar where we were able to open our wine and relax (2008 Layer Cake Shiraz). We were seated within 15 minutes. Don't get a table against the wall - the bench seating is very squishy and fairly uncomfortable. Our appetizers were excellent - I had the Corn Crab Risotto with cherry tomatoes and Carol had the Crispy Calamari Salad. Carol bagged half of the salad to take home - my risotto somehow vanished. We could easily have shared one appetizer. Entrees consisted of Grilled NY Strip Steak with Gorgonzola Butter and fresh cut fries. A large steak and even larger portion of fries which were both excellent (brought half home). Carol had Mushroom Dusted Sea Scallops (5 huge scallops) with butternut squash risotto which also came home with us. We didn't have room for dessert but their choices looked good, especially the souffle', which they ask about when you order dinner since it takes 45 minutes to prepare. So why not 4 stars? Hard to put my finger on the reason, or reasons. The dining area just seems to lack something and going to the restroom plunges you into a rather disorganized storage room next to the kitchen. The restroom, however, was large and clean. Almost forgot the outside seating, which had about 6 or 8 tables and was quite pleasant. The area faces a large open courtyard surrounded by other shops, right off of Main Street. All in all, not a bad experience and we'll go back for a second time. Prices are a little high, I think but the portions are large. BYOB certainly makes it easier on the wallet. read more

I was really excited to order our Easter Dinner from here after getting word that my husband would not be allowed to come home. Since it's just my 2 small children and I, I figured ordering out would be nice change for them. This is the second Easter in a row that my children have not been able to spend with their Dad. Last year was due to my Husbands 11 month deployment and this year is due to him working COVID-19. I know take-out will never be on the same scale as dining in but this is just sad. Food is cold. Portions are a lot smaller than what is pictured on their Social Media sites. The Corn & Shrimp Bisque is missing the shrimp and has 2 little corn kernels in it. The Deviled Eggs have a weird taste to them and are overly sprinkled in Paprika. Entree's are okay. My kids were underwhelmed with their dinner and that makes me upset. All I wanted was to treat them to a nice Easter Dinner since we've been stuck in the house for over a month with everything that is going on. read more

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With rainy weather we were able to walk in on a Friday night with no reservation but they recommend it in the future. App: we ordered the highly recommended crab cakes. They were cooked to perfection. No nonsense in it. Dinner: My lady ordered the bone in chicken with the veggies. It was one of the most tender pieces of chicken I may have ever had. I was recommended to try the duck special. I was not completely satisfied with it. It was a little bland and only came with rice and cherries. Dessert: SOUFFLE! It was a white chocolate raspberry and phenomenal! I'll definitely be back due to the quality of food, knowledge of servers to the menu, and ambiance of the restaurant. read more

Brandl - New American Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

We were invited to go out with friends for an early New Years Eve dinner. The restaurant quickly filled up and our server was very nice although she quickly became overwhelmed by the number of tables she had to cover. This restaurant needs to hire additional wait staff. We were given the fixed menu, which had no prices listed; however, we have been here before and knew it was on the $$$$ side with smaller servings. The food was delicious; however, when we received the bill, we were shocked. The bill for the four of us was $500 - may not have been bad if we had purchased drinks. VERY disappointing and not likely to return. read more

SO excited and looking forward to our first dinner out after quarantine for months. This was one of very few available reservations so we booked an early dinner. The plaza is a pretty setting and the outdoor tables are nice. However we were quite shocked to be greeted by the host /manager not wearing a mask. The whole time, despite serving people and going in and out. All the other people working wore masks. Not Paul. Paul was brusque to the point of rudeness. We have eaten here before over the years-- usually Vincent is our waiter but tonight we got the short straw I guess. He explained the menu prix fixe with some additional options. I asked a question -- he snidely replied. " you have to order all of it. ". He took our order-/ still no mask/- and walked away. no pleasantries. We were barely greeted when we first arrived. You don't have to be charming, but PLEASANT would be ok. Especially after we have all been in lock up for soooo long. Nobody asked if we liked our food. Ever. Just "are you done ". The busboy took away our plates by making a giant tower of plates and silverware with a clatter. After dessert Paul barked at another waiter "give them their check" which was then literally slapped down in front of me without a word. We were so rushed and hurried-- a three course meal in 45 minutes!!! I left my credit card- which was swept away quickly - then receipt was again slapped down . Not one Polite word to either of us. It was actually shocking to me. This is a high end , local restaurant just reopening to onsite dining this week. mind you, the food was good-- tuna tartar fresh, delicious risotto and crazy good desserts , although why a nice place like this would present a frozen dessert in a foil mini pie tin is beyond me. Overall. Food 4 stars Price 4 stars. Service 1. Just bad. There are lots and lots of other places around here. Skip this place if you don't want to catch Misery from the unmasked Manager. read more

My wife and I decided to give Brandl a try as she had gotten a gift card for Christmas. The staff was amazingly friendly and the food was outstanding. If was a quiet winter night in Belmar so I can't 100% say what the noise level and service would be like when it is busy, but I can say this: every bite of food was excellent and we will be going back!!! read more

Booked on Open Table and came for restaurant week. Had a really great time! Had eggplant meatballs to start, yummy scallops for dinner and some type of pina colada tapioca dessert. Eggplant meatballs and scallops were very tasty! The dessert wasn't really my cup of tea, so I'd definitely try something else next time. Did I mention it is BYOB and the meal started with bread?! Would definitely recommend and come back. read more

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Understaffed and overbooked. 1 star service for 5 star prices. Awful experience don't waste your money or time.

This is our go to "treat yourself" / fancy meal. The lazy lobster is so consistently delicious. It comes with a heaping portion of risotto and asparagus. The presentation is beautiful and don't be fooled, there is definitely an entire lobster in this dish. I've never ordered another entree here! The zucchini fries and a nice side (although can sometimes be too salty), and the passion fruit sorbet is a great finish to the meal. 5 stars for the food! The service doesn't fit the 5 star food and prices they charge though. The host seems bothered to seat you and tell you the specials, and is quite cold. They generally only have 1 waitress working no matter how many tables so the meals can be lengthy if it's a crowded night. Regardless, we keep coming back for a night out because the food is worth it! read more

Four of us went to dinner on Saturday night. We had no problem getting a reservation for 6:45. A gentleman politely greeted us at the door and seated us. The menus were already located on the table. Our waitress came right up to the table and gave us the specials for the evening. The waitress offered to open our bottle of wine and put it on ice. The restaurant is a BYOB which is great. The menu is somewhat limited and pricey. Most entrees were priced in the high $30 dollar range. You can download a $20.00 coupon. Our group had filet mignon, lamb chops and the crab cake special. Everyone enjoyed their entrées. And the food was cooked to order. The waitress was excellent. The restaurant could get a little loud. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. My one complaint would be that the desserts are very small given the price ($10). read more

Brandl - New American Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

From the minute we walked in, the restaurant looked amazing. Unfortunately, it was all downhill from there. Over priced, mediocre food that was uninspiring. Too many restaurants in the area that are preparing unique meals that should not be overlooked. However, Brandl is not one of them. Pass this one by and save yourself the time spent. read more

just was there for Mothers Day and their price fixed selection for the holiday. At $75 per I expected to be "wowed". Never again. We were seated in the outdoor covered patio and even the heaters could not counter the cold drafts. Portions incredibly small. My 1.25lb "lazy lobster" dish must have started out with a 1 lb shell before cooking. Filet mignon was very chewy (and they claim to be a steakhouse). Server was as dull as can be with not even a smile or Happy Mothers Day greeting. And a credit card surcharge! You have to be joking!!?? Save your money and time..... so many other places in the area for dining and atmosphere. read more

Went for dinner recently. Food was excellent as always. The host remains a consistent problem. May be the least hospitable person in the hospitality business. Clearly unhappy. Our group actually would go there more frequently but can not tolerate his consistently poor attitude. read more

Food was great. Person next to us was coughing the entire time and I asked the host (who wore his mask under his nose and removed mask when talking to patrons) nothing was done. Ruined our dining experience. Will not be returning.... read more

Once again disappointed by this place for the same reason--they do not respect reservations. We've come on three separate special occasions, each time with a reservation that wasn't respected. They have a business practice of overbooking and making people wait. Tonight the wait for 2 likely would have been an hour after our reservation time, on Valentine's Day! Unreal. read more

Last night I went to this restaurant with my family, and suffice it to say, we will never be going back. This was the worst experience I've ever had; if I could give 0 stars I would. Our waiter (who apparently is the manager) was one of rudest and most inconsiderate individuals I have ever met. He mocked us, refused to answer our questions, and most telling of all - when confronted about his horrific services - got on his hands and knees and insulted us. I've never seen such a thing in my life! We asked to speak to the owner, who apparently "was not able to be found" but later seen hiding in the back. What kind of an establishment allows their staff to treat people like that? And the food? Overpriced with dinner portions smaller than a standard appetizer! When we asked for the specials (that were reported to us), we were told they didn't exist. I've been using Yelp for years, and I love nothing more than to leave positive feedback for institutions that deserve it. Rarely am I so disgusted to take the time to leave a negative review. However in this scenario, I feel compelled to warn people. Save your money and save your time - steer clear of Brandl's. read more

Great food & professional service. I especially enjoyed the lobster special on Sunday .... DELICIOUS!!! Check out the lighting brought in from the pre sandy Belmar boardwalk. If you've been around Belmar for a while walking in and seeing those lights will be nostalgic it's reason alone to check this place out. Every time I visit lately I wonder why I don't eat there more often it's so quaint, relaxing and delicious. Went with my wife most recently and had a great dinner. Soup & salad/Lamb/Lazy lobster/lime cheesecake Bring a bottle of wine and try it you'll enjoy yourself. read more

Hated the meal and the establishment. Attempts to contact the restaurant have been met by crickets. What I can't understand are the glowing reviews - why am I paying so much for a steak when it's not even prime/aged? Why am I paying 5-star prices for 1-star service? And why doesn't Brandl care about their customers? read more

4 of us just went there for "lazy lobster sunday," and i must say the featured dish was AMAZING! A decent portion of Lobster, perfectly cooked and flavoured risotto, with crisp fresh asparagus! For the price of the regular ala cart dish you get 2 "free" courses.... either the bisque or a salad and a small dessert (most of us had the brownie with 3 different house made ice creams -- all were delicious as well: bourbon, peanut butter & thin mint). The only let down was that the chef wouldn't substitute a different salad appetizer, not even for the $4 difference in price between the items, and wanted to charge the full price for the other salad -- strange. Service was attentive and 2 friendly servers took care of our party very nicely. We will be back. read more

Brandl - New American Near Me - Belmar, New Jersey

This was our first time trying Brandl. We were a little unsure if fine dining could be executed well in take-out form, but for this Valentine's/Anniversary, it was our best option. The Valentine "kit" was all ready for us on time and packaged well so that nothing was too cold by the time we returned home. The food was absolutely delicious! The Filet was cooked perfectly and so tender, the sides and desserts were also very tasty. It was a nice touch to include the small candle for our table as we ate it in our living room in front of the fireplace. I would love to try more of the menu so we will definitely be returning. Brandl may be our new favorite local restaurant! read more

The only thing I can say is this place is AMAZING!!! I had the best meal ever tonight. The tuna tar tar was incredible, the wild boar chop was to die for and of course the soufflé is always the perfect ending to an incredible meal. The staff were extremely professional and super kind!! Can't wait to go back!!! read more

We feel the need to let the public know that the food is vile here. I ordered a Cesar salad seriously how do you mess up something so simple. Burnt grilled black romaine with transparent Parmesan cheese and a rotten Seedy tomato in the center that reeked so bad I returned it after one bite the smell was going to make me sick on the spot. Prior to this I ordered the onion soup which was good honestly. My husband ordered the scallops and Brussel sprouts on the main menu it was also burnt not browned but black and my husband does not ever complain but when we got home he told me "write a review that place is the worst!" Then my husband told me he feels sick to his stomach and drank ginger ale and asked me for tums. We tried Brandl last year and it wasn't good but our friends were playing live music in the square so we decided to give Brandl another chance. We vow to never ever go here again. Plus so many flys and the chairs are covered in webs and dirt. Waiter was very polite but it isn't worth going here. read more

A very disappointing experience. While the food was delicious, unfortunately the service turned the overall experience into a negative one. Made a reservation thru a Open Table and identified the occasion as a birthday celebration - that meant nothing. Sat us at a high top - uncomfortable stools. A regular table opened up next to us and the manager said no we could not change because they had others waiting. Then the "others" asked to wait for a different table, leaving it open - but still not for us. Waiter was grumpy at best. Actually grunted when asked requests were made. And that was when you could find him. Seems the entire wait staff has a problem hearing and responding to getting flagged by tables - they don't pay attention. I get that running a business during COVID isn't necessarily easy - but with only outdoor seating it is fewer patrons at a time - so attending to them shouldn't be harder. No one asked how our meal was or if we needed anything - ever. We had to ask for glasses (BYOB), water refills, ice for the ice bucket - which we grabbed from an empty table since no one put our wine on ice. Food tasted delicious - but do not try to sell the Lazy Lobster as a full 1.5 lb of lobster meat. It was a while lobster split over two dinners at best. Neither of us had a full tail & one small claw does not equal 1.5lbs each. Were so done with the service we passed on dessert to get out. Unfortunate because it was a birthday dinner & had been recommended. Later we were told the service can be spotty. (Spotty would have been acceptable) read more

One of my favorites, always interesting ideas on the menu, the takeout during the COVID closure has been very well done.

I've been going to Brandl for years. Last night we had a 7:15 reservation outside. I understand there are issues throughout the area of staffing. A little communication from the front of the house would have helped the situation. We requested outside dining at a table not a high top due to back issues. We communicated this in our reservation as well as twice when we checked in. Instead he chose to seat us inside. We left after waiting 35 minutes. Communicate with your customers instead of ignoring them. read more

Second time we tried online ordering during COVID for takeout and second time they failed. Waited an additional 40 minutes beyond when the confirmation said it would be ready... so their online ordering has problems. I get that kitchens get backed up on busy nights, but upon arrival they couldn't find the order (even though we got confirmation). The real problem is the staff is rude and doesn't care. It starts with the host and trickles down (we stopped going here years ago for this reason, but hoped takeout would fix it.). The host is awful. Food is generally good but can be hit or miss. The other aspects of their product are a miss. read more

The food is below average at best, tavern food. The manager is smug and not very polite to say the least. There are plenty of other places in the area that are affordable and have better quality food. McDonald's would be a better option. read more

Food very good but service poor. Forgot bread, sides, one dessert and just a generally poor performance. The food was very good, filet and short ribs excellent. read more

Went there recently and although I understand they charge 3% on credit card payments, I paid partially in cash and the balance on my credit card. Well they charged me 3% on the entire bill. It should have been 3% on my credit card balance only. When I questioned it they said their policy was to charge 3% on the entire bill regardless of the cash payment. Also, we submitted a coupon for a free appetizer and didn't notice until I got home that the appetizer was not free so they disregarded the coupon even though we asked ahead of time if it was valid and was told it was. I did ask for my cash back and they shorted me $40. I immediately brought it to their attention and they found part of the shortage in a freezer. I must say the food was excellent but the service policy needs work. read more

The only good things about this place is it's byob and our waiter was really cool! The food was overpriced and nothing extraordinary. I thought everything had a sweet taste to it. I ordered the calamari and it was a little undercooked. We tried to use a coupon we had for $20 off and we couldn't because we didn't get two meals.. We had one meal and two appetizers (still was $80 for 2 of us) nowhere on the coupon did it specify this and the waiter even agreed it's false advertisement. The most appalling thing about this place would definitely have to be the arrogant nasty manager, who ripped into the poor young bus boy right in front of us which I thought was horrible and unprofessional. That definitely ruined the experience for me. read more

Chef Brandl cooks within his means. Chef Brandl manages outside this fucking universe. The food here is inspired, fun, and downright tasty. You should have seen my poor mother's face trying Fioe Gras for the first time. I can barely to get her to eat the fat on her steaks, but he face shone like Christmas morning when she got a chance to sample Brandl's Foie Gras. Of the four times I've been here, I've ordered my share of food, and never once have I had a bit I wasn't pleased with. The Lobster is always cooked to a buttery perfection, and the risotto is consistent and flavorful. The souffle, which I've ordered three of now, has always been dominantly prepared by a master of his craft. If you're looking for damn good food and you live in Central Jersey, this place is a gem. However, (uh-oh) the front of house is a joke. There are two people who I have encountered working the front. A tall, lanky man who dresses like Calvin Klein and has the attitude of a snubbed movie star. This man has repeatedly made my nights there uncomfortable with his sarcastic bullshit, and horrible attitude. I don't mean to be rude, but when a person works the front of house, I expect them to treat the customers with respect. The second was a woman who I fear my have been in need of some medical assistance, as she was... not quite all there. We actually get more service from the bussers than our waiters/hosts, and that is a very severe flaw. The final point is that the pricing on these dishes is just plain absurd. This is not New York City. While Brandl serves food worthy of a big city, he should learn that we're in the middle of a beach town with a lot of competition. If I wanted WD-50's prices, I'd take a ride to the Big Apple. Given the service, I might be inclined to do just that, the next time I think about going here. Final points: Food: Brilliant Service: Strange and off putting Prices: Laughable read more

"You see, you know how to *take* the reservation, you just don't know how to *hold* the reservation. And that's really the most important part of the reservation: the holding. Anybody can just take them."-Jerry Seinfeld So I make a 7:15 reservation and show up at 7:10 and the maitre d' tells me its a 20 minute wait. I explain to him I have a reservation and he just responds, "I know." Without even asking my name he knew exactly who I was and what time my reservation was for. Amazing. An employee with psychic powers like that must really come in handy. 20-30-45 minutes pass. I ask if we'd be sitting soon. His terse response, "You can wait at the bar if you'd like." Why yes, I WOULD like to wait at the bar, except you don't HAVE a bar. You have a raised slab of wood with stools where people can sit. You don't have any alcohol there so really I'm just moving my seat from the front door to another location where the maitre d' can avoid making eye contact with me. So now an hour goes by, and a couple that came in AFTER me is now getting sat. When I politely inquire he says they have a reservation, they just came late. And this is where I lose my cool. I'm a pretty polite guy, so when I say "lose my cool" what I really mean is that I inform the maitre d' that I've waited long enough and I'll be taking my business elsewhere. To which he unapologetically responds "fine." When you took my reservation you also asked for my phone number. So if you have my number and you're running 45-60 mins behind why not drop me a line or a text. And how about if I DO show up and you're running that far behind, you don't treat me like I'M the problem and maybe do something REALLY gregarious and throw me a roll and some tap water at the "bar" while my stomach growls. Two final points: I'm not making any accusations but the maitre d' had the same personality and dead behind the eyes look like those kids from my childhood who used to tie firecrackers to frogs. Keep an eye on that guy. And I'm giving it two stars because I went here once before and really enjoyed the ribs before the crab lump cocktail gave my buddy and I explosive diarrhea. read more

Having eaten here several times and not having a memorable experience last time, friends talked us into going again. I've had exceptional meals here (the lamb chops are great) but after last night's experience will most likely not return. Let me say that it was on a Friday night about 7:30 and they were very busy. Four of us dined. We asked to put in an appy order while we mulled over the menu and were told that we can only put in complete orders. I get that they were busy but the manner in which we were told was borderline rude. We ordered 4 hot appetizers of which all were apparently precooked because they all came out a little better than room temperature. 3 out of 4 entreés came out barely warm. Two had to be returned (my wife didn't want to wait). Mine came back maybe 3° warmer. I had to return mine a second time. This time I reported it to the maitre d'. It finally came back hot but a bit dried out. Last time we had a sarcastic maitre d', this time a rude waiter. Frankly I'm not going to pay north of $30 for an entreé for cold food and mediocre service. To be fair we encountered a very nice waitress (Tina) who dealt with us at the end of our meal. It's obvious that Brandls cannot handle this many people, so if you have to go there I would suggest going very early or on a week night read more

Worst overpriced restaurant I have visited in a long time. Food was terrible portions small. Steaks àre $45.00 and taste terrible. Poor quality and quantity. Very disappointed. Menu pricing higher than online. read more

Service was amazing. Oysters were fresh and sweet. Dinner.....well.... when Lazy Lobster over Risotto is on the menu.... one expects to have Lazy Lobster over Risotto...not Lazy Lobster over barely cooked rice. It takes a lot to mess up fried chicken. But the chef at Brandl ruined it flawlessly. One large chicken breast, not pounded out, barely seasoned and extremely dry. So not worth $32.00. The highlights were.... asparagus & lobster were cooked perfectly as was the Mexican street corn. Small portions are nice. However, everything is over priced for what you receive. read more

Went for Jersey Shore Restaurant Week and were really disappointed. I got the pork dish which was described as "roasted pork with perfect sous vide egg." First, it came out ice cold, I sent it back and they brought the same dish basically reheated but still lukewarm. The pork looked like sliced mystery meat you would get at a hospital and was bland so I coated it in salt to help me out. The egg was gross and slimy. Both guys had one of the other prix fix choices for a main which was olive oil poached salmon. Also, just okay and not seasoned that well. We had a clam dish, tuna tartar, and mushroom risotto to start which were all pretty good. Restaurant Week should be a cop out for places and it felt like it was here. Next time, don't participate if you don't want to put out quality food! read more

Speaking from a strictly food point of view, This is easily 5 Stars. Among the best in Monmouth and Ocean County. But I have to downgrade it 4 Stars (probably like 4.5) due to some other factors. The food is great plain and simple. So that's all I need to say about that. They have some staffing issues, they had 2 people literally doing EVERYTHING short of cooking the food. Including and not limited to : seating guests, answering phones , taking orders, expediting food in kitchen, running food, busing tables and tending to all guests' needs from start to finish!! I know I've read some people having issues with the service being less than hospitable. We personally had no issue. We thought they were awesome! They are very knowledgeable, professional and despite juggling multiple responsibilities, were completely on top of every detail of our meal. With that said, Some people are obviously put off by the fact that their service isn't gonna pander you or ooze with friendliness. Basically whatever you need, you'll get promptly, including Top Notch food but they're not gonna kill you with niceties. But at the end of the day, let's face it you're there to eat. And eat well you will! As far as the perceived snooty service, I attribute this to a couple of things.. First, the 2 people they had working the floor were deftly handling a full dinning room expertly multi-tasking as the professionals they obviously are. They were doing the work of 4 or 5 staff members. So anybody who dares to negatively comment on them-- needs to look elsewhere. All the while, as is the case in the hospitality industry--dealing with self-important, ignorant, inconsiderate, oblivious diners that would've paid less and been better served to just stay home and eat. Which leads me to my main issue here... The owner Chris, doesn't act like an owner. He is clearly a talented chef- no debate about that here. Food speaks for itself. But he apparently treats his business like its a playground for his friends. During a Weekend Dinner service, he was visibly intoxicated entertaining a large group of thirty-somethings behaving like it was a fraternity/sorority party. These people were incredibly drunk! This was going on outside in front of the restaurant and in tented area in which all patrons needed to navigate through this sea of stupidity to go inside to dine. They broke out their cans of Yuelingling, cheap cigars and sandwiches these people brought in from outside! Then at one point Chris wandered thru dining room into the kitchen, to emerge with a platter full of burgers for his friends!! Completely inappropriate and unacceptable. Bad enough you're not helping your staff, But to sink your kitchen by having them cook food for NON-PAYING friends of yours?!? This was literally like a scene from Bar Rescue! Get drunk wherever and whenever you want, but never do it in the place you own!! Look, I can't say that this scene is the norm as I've never been there before. And I certainly can't say that Chris is a bad guy. He probably isn't.. But that should never ever happen!! And the fact that it DID leads me to believe that it's not out of ordinary here. And maybe THATS why his staff strikes people as less than friendly... I'd be pissed off too if I was busting my ass and my owner acted like that!!! This place is going to thrive due to the food but that sort of behavior will end up to catching up to you. At some point people are gonna wanna go elsewhere rather tag deal with that kinda nonsense.q read more

I had dinner here with my husband on Saturday night. I can understand what the other reviewers are trying to say about the service, but i interpreted it more as a professional polish. Not ever server in the world needs to be gushingly warm and chatty. Try not to let the "attitude" bother you. The food is worth the trip, plus it's BYOB, which helps prevent sticker shock when the bill comes. Every dish we had was, for the most part, delightful. The mushrooms were a wonderful compliment to the crab cake appetizer. I thoroughly enjoyed the mushroom dusted sea scallops with "BLT" risotto, although the bacon was a little overpowering in the dish. My husband had the dry aged rib eye, which might have been the best steak I've ever tried. I was a little disappointed that it came with french fries, however. With so many inventive items on the menu, it felt a little "blah." Having been informed about the prep time by our server, we ordered a white chocolate souffle with raspberries when we ordered our dinner. I'm usually much more of a chocolate person, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. There was a lot of talk about the souffle, but no price, even on the dessert menu. Word to the wise, it cost $24. They have a price fixed deal on Sundays where you get soup or salad, the Lazy Lobster and dessert for $35. I'll be back to try that one soon! read more

We decided to try something new since it was restaurant week and Brandl is right around the corner. I have heard good things about the food and wanted to try it. We had a reservation for 8 pm on a weekday night. We were told by the hostess they were running a little behind and we'd be sat shortly. No biggie. We stood by the "bar" and opened a bottle of wine which we brought with us. Thankfully it was a screw cap because we could not track down anyone to open it or get us glasses. My boyfriend had to walk behind the bar to get our own glasses after about 15 minutes of waiting for someone to help us. One hour after our reservation time we were finally seated. Small table in an awkward corner, but we finally had menus. Appetizers were the best part of the meal. Chicken wings were to die for, and I had some sort of bacon salad which was also amazing. While waiting for our entrees the waiter came by to pour us some water and knocked over my boyfriend's water glass spilling it all over him. Very little apology and then walked away. No extra napkins, or an "I'm so sorry. Let me help you." We had to find another waiter to actually bring us extra napkins so we could clean it up. Entrees were decent, but nothing I'd write home about. I had fish, and my boyfriend had a shrimp and pasta dish. Mine was cold. Cold fish....yuck. And again dessert was nothing to write home about. We finally asked for the check, and I asked the waiter for change of a $20 for the tip. I worked in the restaurant industry for years and will always tip well, but this was getting ridiculous. The waiter came back with $15....not $20 and walked away. We couldn't find him and finally tracked down a manager to find out where our $5 walked off to. The waiter came back and apologized because he "found an extra $5 in his pocket." Seriously? Needless to say, we will not be going back. I can understand cold food or an off night because it was so busy, but there is no excuse for staff's attitude and blatant disregard. read more