Brass Tack is a smart beautifully appointed bar and bistro within the Waldorf Astoria. The cocktails were generous in size and strength and the appetizer; which we shared; a perfectly balanced chacutrie board of mixed cured meats and cheeses, wast outstanding! Kudos for the kitchen providing a nice array of gluten free bread and cracker offerings for myself and my dietary needs due to Celiac. Everyone's entres were equally appetizing. We ordered off the bastile day menu and enjoyed the brick chicken which was of beautiful quality chicken and well seasoned. The portion of roasted potatoes was mountainous and well a bit underwhelming in its seasoning - perhaps the portion was to compensate for the lack of vegatable not provided with entre. Our server was delightful and helpful . We had a corner table which in hindsight had wished tbe lighting might have been more subdued. I should of asked, as other spots in restaraunt seemed a bit dark. It was a Monday night so it was not busy at all yet the one other party and the loud music made for very loud noise level. These kinks can be worked out I hope and i do hope to return again to what is abeautiful spot and smart menu! read more

A wonderful dinner at The Brasserie while staying at the Waldorf Astoria. From Zada the hostess being full of energy and having wonderful customer service skills, to Matthew and Alex making our dining experience wonderful. Would absolutely recommend dining here whether you are staying at the hotel or simply for when you find yourself in Chicago. Drinks: Pretty in Pink (Casamigos Blanco, orange curacao, lime, hibiscus): Basically a girly margarita. 5/5. General Lunaris (duck fat infused bourbon, pineau de Charentes, triple berry simple): Surprisingly excellent. I was nervous about the bourbon being "duck fat infused" but you can't taste it at all. 5/5 Apps: Duck Wings: The duck wings? Absolutely delicious. I do wish they weren't cooked as much as they were, duck tends to dry when it is over-cooked. But it was just slightly overcooked. Still great, and the sauce didn't taste much like barbecue. It had a sweetness to it. 4.9/5 Entrees: Wild-caught striped bass: I was surprised by this entree. I didn't expect it to be this delightful! The dish featured baby kale, a mashed potato base, and a delicious onion sauce. The skin on the bass was crispy, but the bass itself was moist and flavorful. 10/5. Pan-seared salmon: This dish consited of two things I strongly dislike: quinoa and asparagus. But I am so glad I ordered it! The different flavors were very complimentary. Would order again. 5/5. Brussels Sprouts: I remember disliking these when I was younger. They were great here and not bitter at all like I remember years ago. 10/5. We ended up coming here a couple more times. Maya at the bar was also incredibly friendly and helpful. We ordered the Duck Fat Fries. You don't taste the duck, but they are certainly crispy! Just fantastic service and food all around! read more

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We had reservations at Bernards, the more upscale bar at the Waldorf. They were closed when when we got there at 6:30. They sent us to another Waldorf bar with TV sets and we were all dressed up. The bar was just casual but the manager Luis, was very good to us. He was excellent. read more

This place is running on location and ambience. We ordered the steak frites and the local farm greens salad, neither of which impressed--in fact, both disappointed. The salad greens were fresh, but the dressing was just an incredibly basic vinaigrette and none of the elements were particularly interesting. It was the type of salad you throw together on a Tuesday lunch break, not the kind you pay $20 for. Now the steak frites...where to begin?? We asked for medium rare, but the steak was slightly undercooked. This would not have been as big of an issue if the steak were actually quality meat and seasoned; unfortunately, the hunk of red meat on our plate was neither. The combination of underseasoned + undercooked + poor quality meat + $45 plate = upsetting experience. The frist were good but like, they're fries. Anyhow, this place is cute or whatever but extremely overpriced for very mid food. Will not be returning unless I'm trying to seduce a 65 yr old man. read more

I'm giving 5-star for the desserts, French onion soup, the dining hall decor, services, and the overall late-night dining experience. We picked Margeaux Brasserie because we saw amazing dessert pictures on Yelp and wanted to try it ourselves. We didn't realize it was a fancy place until we took the elevator to the 3rd floor of Waldorf Hotel. My teenage daughters and I felt under-dressed arriving at 9:30 pm, but with our California causal mentality we walked in like any other restaurant. The hostess welcomed us professionally and sat us at a table by the windows. Our waiters were very attentive, warm, and suggesting we split the soup into two half orders so we wouldn't feel too heavy with all the desserts we ordered. French onion soup - the broth was flavorful with the right amount of salt, the sliced bread embedded in the soup still had a nice chew and was not soggy like many other places. Espresso Creme Brulee - so creamy and silky that I will certainly be dreaming about this for days. Lemon Curd Tart - perfect balance of sour and sweet. Chocolate and Vanilla Profiteroles - these cream puffs came with a chocolate ganache sauce. I would drink that sauce with no shame. read more

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My girlfriend and I decided to do our own tradition as a young couple for Thanksgiving and chose Brass Tack over multiple other spots. This was a mistake we won't be ever making again. What we thought was going to be a great thanksgiving pre courses meal ended up being just a terrible evening and we felt scammed. We paid around $300 for the Thanksgiving preset meal and what was brought out to us was an equivalent of a Marie Calendars turkey dinner. I ended up having to give half my plate to my girlfriend because she was still so hungry. We thought it was a mistake but didn't want to spoil the evening. As we quickly got coursed through the meal and before ordering our second round of drinks our check was placed on our table. We paid with no commotion and tried to talk to a manager but we had no luck as they were "extremely slammed". I called back on Saturday as instructed but still did not receive any contact. I have been waiting for an explanation or some sort of conversation for a few days as a manager has not gotten in contact back with me. Save your money or go explore somewhere else. Our thanksgiving and holiday weekend was severely tarnished because of this and I hope you are able to accommodate better for hard working paying customers in the future. read more

I've been here multiple times for various meals. Tonight was dinner on a Friday evening. I always find the menu a little interesting overall. It does feature a variety of proteins and other mains and sides but generally nothing really stands out as extraordinary to me. I could be totally wrong and off-base here. With that, it was late in the evening and we decided just to share an appetizer and an entrée with the salt and pepper calamari which I found overall. Biting Into the calamari rounds seemed like biting into Styrofoam. I don't know if that was the flash fry and batter but they just didn't taste good overall. there was also very little chili lime aïoli underneath. We then split a burger. The burger itself is huge and could definitely be split. We appreciated the server having that done in the kitchen and we each had our own fresh order of fries. The burger was cooked perfectly, everything brioche. They were plenty of toppings on the bun as well. We would probably order that item again. We finished off with the banana caramel cake. It had good flavors overall and a beautiful presentation. Overall, the meal was good. The room can get rather loud with boisterous from the bar area. Overall, it was a decent meal. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

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Had a dinner and breakfasts here during a visit to Chicago. All selections we had were excellent!

Had dinner here since it had good reviews and it was walking distance from our hotel. Big bar you can order from the full menu. Friendly bartenders and service was great. Best French onion soup I've ever had. Burger was very good. Try the Garrett if you like bourbon. Better than an old fashion if you like those. read more

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Now in its latest incarnation as Brass Tack, I had the opportunity to visit last Thursday. I did not venture to the bar/restaurant on the third floor, opting for the drinks lounge on the second floor. In addition to bar seating, there are low tables around the space. The atmosphere is classy and calm. I felt relaxed as I enjoyed my Gin Martini. The complimentary popcorn and olives at each table were a nice touch and I enjoyed the fact that the music was unobtrusive (showing my age). This would be a great spot for a nightcap, as the whiskey selection is expansive. My only nits to pick are the lack of blue-cheese-stuffed olives (when specifically requested) and the air conditioner cranking (though understandable given the seesaw weather of April). Probably this won't be a regular spot on my rotation, but for a relaxing drink and to check out on a chilly spring day, it fit the bill nicely. read more

Brass Tack - Gin Martini and complimentary bar snacks - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

TRAVIS IS AWESOME!!!! No more needed to be said. The food was great, the service was better. Go and ask for him. He will take the best care of you. We will be back! -Haley and Dustin read more

Brass Tack - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We stayed at the Waldorf so stopped in for a drink. Best cocktails and service of our whole time in Chicago. Great atmosphere. read more

Brass Tack - Fabulous cocktails and service. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lovely spot for a nice break. Welcoming staff, warm atmosphere. Nice wine selection and complimentary candied pistachios. read more

Brass Tack - Dining area and bar - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came by about a month ago for brunch and were exceptionally happy with both the food and service. We started with the smoked salmon spread and it was SO good. I would've loved more crostinis, but that's just because I wanted to eat all of spread. For entrees we had the lobster toast and porchetta dip. Both were ridiculously good and the portion sizes were perfect. I couldn't finish all of the lobster toast because it was so filling (I finished all of the lobster though lol). The bottomless rosé was so worth the price and it was truly bottomless. read more

Brass Tack - House-smoked Salmon Spread - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Enjoyed Brass Tack. The burrata appetizer was amazing. I had the steak frites and my wife had the scallops. Awesome. The apple dessert was just ok. Overall great ambiance and service. read more

Brass Tack - Burrata appetizer - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located on the 3rd floor of the Waldorf Astoria, in Chicago. I visited this restaurant on a Wednesday evening on a cold wintery evening. Because of this, I don't think there was much competition for a table. We had a reservation for 7pm, and the restaurant was only about 1/2 full. I ordered the flank steak. Price was a bit higher than normal for a flank steak, but I have to say... It was delicious! I could have eaten two of them - not because I was still hungry, but because it tasted so good! It was cooked perfectly, and with just the right amount of seasoning. The steak came with an interesting, somewhat crispy potato that was very nice. I also had asparagus to round it out. Service was great. My water glass was never empty. My cocktail was nice, and the waiter was immediately at the table to see if I wanted another, as soon as the first was about empty. In case you're wondering, yes, I did have another. I had the Blackberry dessert. I'm probably not doing it justice, but it was basically a cheesecake with blackberry sorbet on top, a piece of cookie on the bottom, and with blackberries on blackberry jelly scattered on the plate. Not too big, and not too small. My tongue wanted more, but my stomach said, "enough". I was here for a business dinner with a colleague, and it was a great way to spend an evening. I'd happily come back for another visit. read more

Solid spot. Went her for their Thanksgiving pre-fix and liked it a lot. It's a small, cosmetic restaurant with nice servers. The bar looked like a great place to stop in for a quiet drink and the cocktails were pretty on point. I'd go back. read more

I just love coming here for brunch ! It is always an excellent vibe and amazing service. Everything from the champagne to the food is great. My go to meal is the Waldorf Astoria breakfast. The drinks here are great and the brunch menu offers some delicious choices! This is one of my absolute favorite places to dine! Brass Tack is a fabulous spot for brunch. Check them out! read more

I was at your Bastille venue today and I was able to choose my table and my waiter brought me a bottle of water. I ordered a drink and when the drink came, I ordered my lunch. What a great lunch!!! But I was a little upset with the fact that the bar area needed to change bottles here and there from what the young lady told me later because the CEO would be in. I wanted to talk to someone about the intrusive situation with four of them one on a stepladder behind the bar and 2 then 3 of them in front of the bar because I'm trying to have lunch. The young lady apologizes I'm so sorry but we have a big shot coming in and we need to get things organized and I said well that's not my problem and that's not the bartenders problem. That's your problem and you should not do it at lunchtime. I felt so bad for the bartender he had to step away because the young lady was on the ladder move it here and there because the people front of the bar were directing her to put it here in there and here and there oh my goodness. read more

We just stopped in for cocktails and snacks. They were excellent. At liked the clubby atmosphere. The lack of the fifth star is that it felt overpriced. Bill for 2 drinks and the snacks was over $100. read more

Food - Dined here twice for breakfast while staying at the Waldorf, food is good quality but underwhelming in flavor. Everything was just okay, nothing stood out as "I really need to eat this again", flavors were just muted. Service - Friendly and attentive Ambiance - Old school classy vibe read more

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Service was great but the food..... food was horrible. We had french onion soup, beef tartare, wild mushroom pasta, salmon, hamburger, and oyster?? Dish. But all of them were horrible except for french onion soup. Would not recommend anyone to go for food. Maybe i would go for drinks.. read more

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In Chicago's Waldorf Astoria Hotel, the Brasserie Margeaux stands among the great restaurants of Chicago. BM is Michael Mina's 'love note' to Paris-- I couldn't agree more. First, you enter the restaurant via a dedicated elevator street side. If you're in the Waldorf staying it's on the second floor. Firstly, La cuisine: French modern. From finely made pastry to the simplest elegance of curry sauces to an eye popping amuse bouche, the plates I was served were well made, French modern and clearly personalized to Chef Mina's refinements. Impressed. If you have had very good French food and/or are a Francophile you will most likely love it here. If you have not had French, its a good idea to check out another French establishment first (perhaps more classic OG French, then come here to understand the difference). J'ai adoré the plates I had here. Secondly, Le 'Vibe': Modern, casual French brasserie, wood, warm browns, elegant, romantic (if you are in a nice nook). I love that it is casual here as I shy away from formal waitstaff and restaurant management. They have larger tables for work dinners or larger parties as well. It is in the newly refurbished Waldorf Astoria hotel so every corner looks crisp and clean. Thirdly, La Service: Attentive enough, typical of a good French dining establishment. I'm sure they have Michelin approval also or are working towards that. Chef Mina is a Michelin starred in a past resto in SF. One less star here as my server seemed preoccupied with a larger party in the next room, in a relatively empty restaurant; so this solo diner did not receive the full benefits of BM's service. No fret, you'll get 14%. Tip: In the Gold Coast section, it's nicely walkable from the L. I tend to use efficient subways/metro in public transport centered cities like Chicago as it's not only convenient, a lot of times it's faster than a car. read more

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I had a very nice lunch. The green bean burrata salad to start was remarkable. The salmon entree was very good. The service was top notch. I would highly recommend for a business lunch or a friend lunch where you want to relax and catch up. read more

This is not the high French cuisine that pre covid reviews are talking about. The chef left and the restaurant increased prices but lowered the quality of the food. Cooked meals were terrible. Chicken dish was dry and chewy. Sauce was rationed. Halibut was okay, nothing special. Mash potatoes was cleverly described as different for both dishes but were the same. The only good thing was the Seafood platter we ordered as an appetizer. nice oysters from east and west coasts, tasty shrimp and salmon butter. Perfect for sharing between 2, or max 3 people. The grilled bread included with the plate was a perfect combination, but some of it was burned, which should have been thrown away and not served. Oh, the starter bread was stale. The restaurant presents themselves as a luxury french restaurant but for the price point they charge they don't deliver. Disappointed. read more

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This French Brasserie is locates in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The decor is stunning and has a chic classic vibe if that makes sense. As we had been drinking the entire day we opted not to do drinks. The bread they bring out is crusty, fresh, and delish. The waiter brought out some puff pastry things that were quite good as well. She was very attentive! I ordered a Caesar salad, which had the right amount of cheese and was sooo good. For my entree, I had steak, macaroni and cheese, and fries. The steak was cooked perfectly, and was a good portion size. I found the macaroni to be underwhelming in taste, so we sent this back. The hubby had a chicken dish, which was seasoned to perfection and very tasty. The night ended with baked Alaska. The desert was good and the presentation was beautiful. Overall, a very high class quality experience. The restaurant is perfect for a special occasion and the ambiance is nice. I would definitely come back. read more

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Can't speak on the food but the bartender, Lenard was absolutely amazing! Super super super friendly. We stopped by the bar just to grab a drink and bring it back to our room. However, we ended up sitting at the bar for over an hour talking to Lenard. His drinks were great and he made us feel super welcome, calling us by name. Thank you Lenard! read more

Open table didn't have any available tables close to the time we wanted to eat. We decided to walk-in and check out the bar for open seats. Upon arrival we were able to get seats and thought we'd stay for just a cocktail. Oysters led to more drinks, that led to menus, that led to cancelling our other reservation that led to a beautiful burger! The drink selection is incredible here. They have an outstanding selection on rare whiskeys, gin, etc. Of course the ambiance of walking into the Waldorf Astoria sets the tone as you walk into the sleek joynt. read more

Brass Tack - Negroni - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'll start by stating this is one of the most gorgeous dining rooms I've seen in Chicago. It's so elegant & tasteful that the foyer alone is enough to entice any interior designer. Now on to the food & cocktail... The "LOVABLE TRIXTER" was my first experience with "egg white" in a cocktail, to my knowledge at least, & while it was initially weird for lack of a better term is quite tasty. While the "truffle avocado toast" had little to no truffle flavor it was still delicious. There were tons of avocado slices on the toast so much so that I'd rename the dish to avocado with a side of toast. The "Maine lobster croissant Benedict, which is a loose term considering it was served with a croissant versus an English muffin, was rich for lack of a better term. Succulent & buttery croissant with some extremely fresh lobster. The desserts were extremely mediocre imho so much so that they're not worth going into a great detail about. read more

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My brother and I ventured down after a day of taking in the sights for a night cap. The brassetie is picturesque with its lively, upscale setting. The service was impeccable with every need seemingly anticipated. A true luxury experience in dining. read more

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Ever since I saw pictures of their macaroni on Instagram I've been dying to come here and it surpassed my expectations! First, it is beautiful. Set in the Waldorf Astoria, the decor is classic and the ambiance perfect. Second, the service was excellent! We even received complimentary duck fat fries. Third, the food was delicious! Everything we had was amazing! I definitely want to return to try more options, try dessert (we were too full this time!), and try their brunch which sounds phenomenal! I'll definitely be back! read more

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Breakfast review. Staff is well trained and helpful. Room is nice with some light in and view onto Oak and Rush. Food was another issue. Ordered the banana, brown sugar pancakes, bacon and fruit plate. Wow, it's just a terrible rendition of a pancake. Not thick, not thin but outrageous dry. Even the flavor of the brown sugar and bananas was somehow sucked from the plate. I had one bite and asked the waiter for the blueberry ricotta pancakes...slightly better but still bizarrely dry. Bacon too wasn't good, just some random US Foods bacon product placed on a plate. The fruit plate...was good. Presentation nice and fruit fresh as expected. Maybe I'm mistaken but breakfast at the Waldorf should be slightly more memorable or at least good. Alas, it's just a "brand" and it ain't what it used to be. Don't order the pancakes if you have gain any joy from pancakes. Ps, I'm sure they're fine for your kids because kids are stupid. read more

Brass Tack - Banana Brown Sugar Pancakes: The worst pancake I recall ordering. Bizarrely dry. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service is outstanding. Food is very basic. Had the charcuterie board which was not bad but nothing unique. The drinks were fine but if you are particular about your ice they use crushed. French onion soup was probably the best thing on the menu. The steak frites were overdone and bland. Brussels sprouts were oily but fine. Overall it was fine. read more

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The post-Covid menu is bare. They removed the fois gras, escargot, and much of the dessert menu, which was primarily what we went for. We started with a Disappointing steak tartare. The menu offers ground steak tartare and it was served diced, which leaves the meat chewy. Any French restaurant should know that the textures are not comparable. The bread was stale and chewy (notice only one small bite taken) It felt left-over from the morning. The $36 Duck Breast with celery root pure was a shockingly minuscule 8 bites. The purée was a garnish at best. Note photos of the same dish from pre-Covid were served with 6-8 slices. On the upside, it was very nicely cooked and presented. We justified being underserved as we really came for the desserts. Again we found the same limited menu. This time we were pleased with our espresso creme brûlée. Soft, crispy on top, bright tasting and smooth. Ambience: A quiet post-Covid summer Tuesday evening with 8 at the bar and 8 tables sat Service: 4* Tastes: 3.5* read more

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Final stop on my restaurant week tour. This restaurant has been on my list for quite some time so I am glad I was able to check it out for restaurant week. Arrived at Margeaux a few minutes before our reservation and my friend and I went to the bar to grab a drink.. Delicious! I had a whisky sour (it wasn't great and a bit weird that there was ice in there but I ordered a second one during dinner and it was perfect). My friend got the Enlighted trixter and she really enjoyed it. For RW week we ordered: Lobster Veloute- I did not like this at all. The taste and smell was beyond unpleasant. I actually ended up sending it back and the waiter brought me the baby green salad option and it was perfection. Loup De Mer- it was good, nothing to ride home about. the fish was a bit too tough for my taste and didn't love the escargot but the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. Braised short rib- AMAZING!! And between both of us we got one of each dessert ( chocolate verrine and apricot Bostock)- DELICIOUS! On top of the restaurant week menu we also ordered the small seafood platter and the fries. Both were so delicious. I would for sure come back and order off the menu Our waiter was amazing. We ended up being seated in a hidden corner and our waiter joked that if our coat wasn't peaking through he totally would not have come there. But he was great! He was friendly, personable and funny. Apparently its rare to find great service throughout the city but he was exceptional. read more

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We were here for Sunday Brunch, the Lobster toast was spectacular. Nice atmosphere and good service. I will definitely come back just for the toast!! read more

Brass Tack - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Waitress | Kelly was awesome! She provided so much detail about the different cocktails and the food we ordered! What we ordered | Margeaux Macaroni ($12) | Lobster Gnocchi ($16) | Madam Butterfly ($14) | Banana Tarte Taste | all of the dishes were amazing. The flavor for the lobster gnocchi was an Indian curry which balanced well with the macaroni. The Macaroni has a thick crust and a creamy cheese sauce around it. The desert was perfect as well. The banana tarte pastry had toffee and caramel sauce with a scoop of honey lavender ice cream. And the cocktail was fruity and refreshing. Parking | street parking Note | located inside hotel Waldorf Astoria read more

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We reviewed this place on the first day they opened years ago and had a staycation at the Waldorf and came for breakfast and lunch. Both meals were excellent. The standout items were the colossal shrimp cocktail...they were huge! We also loved the crème brûlée trio and it was a mix of pistachio and earl grey and regular and very yummy read more

Brass Tack - Crème Brûlée Trio - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Most "First-Rate" hotels have a cafe type restaurant where their guests can get a good breakfast. The Waldorf Astoria Chicago, certainly being a first-rate hotel, didn't disappoint! Just the elegance of the "Waldorf" brand conjures up class and distinction, and this was certainly the case with their Brass Tack Cafe. Our window table, right before Xmas on a cold and snowy morning, was the place I had chosen to take some L.A. visitors before they left for O'hare to catch a flight back home. The Brass Tack's breakfast menu covered every base: Light diet fare, man-hahndler fare (figures of speech only), healthy food, and really good coffee. I opted for the "Healthy" Yougart Parfait with house-made granola, berries, berry compote and a Chia Pudding with seasonal berries My choices were excellent. My L.A. guests dove into Waldorf Astoria breakfast with farm eggs, crispy yukon gold potatoes, bacon, sausage and avocado, toast. They were very happy. The service was wonderful and the ambiance was quiet and peaceful. Living so close to this wonderful hotel, I will use its for a bar a "happy hour" drink and hor d'oeuvre and for elegant evening dinners on special occasions. read more

Great spot food and service both great , food is just good , doesn't disappoint but doesn't stand out either.