Gave this place a second chance after being disappointed when they first opened, and were just as (if not more) disappointed the second time around.
First, we loved the restaurant that was at this location previously. It was great food, great service, great all around. When it changed, we were hoping we'd find an equally great place. Upon the first visit, some similar items on the menu were now $10 - $20 more expensive, and no longer included the amazing focaccia bread everyone loved so much. ( They actually kept it for a brief time during the transition, but started charging). The food was not as good, and the menu was transitional (we were told). Previously, there were several vegetarian selections which we also enjoyed.
This time we went for happy hour, asked to sit outside as it was a beautiful day, and were taken to a dirty table in direct sunlight. All the patio umbrellas which previously existed have been removed, and all the tables were covered in a pretty thick dust. We asked to be moved to a table with some shade and were seated at a similarly dirty table. This one included bird poop! The table was never cleaned, or wiped, and plates and utensils wrapped in a cloth napkin were brought and placed directly on the dusty table.
There are a few food and drink items available for happy hour, but for you wine drinkers, there is no happy hour for a glass of wine, only for an entire bottle of wine. ($13 a glass) I ordered the Coconut Shrimp which was quite good. ($8 for 4 shrimp, normally $14)
We also ordered Brussels sprouts which came drenched in so much sauce it was soggy, and un-eatable. The $14 squash salad was mushy, and not very good. The $20 Lobster and Halibut Street tacos, (3) had some sort of pickled vegetable which totally dominated the flavor. It made the Lobster a bit pointless and just tasted like a pickle taco.
All other items on the menu came with a steeper price point. ($30 - $65 range - with no sides, or up to $125 Ribeye. Sides are all separate. Average $8 ea.) Perhaps, we would have been happier with the preparation and flavor of the steeper priced selections....??
Overall, not a good dining experience. For 2 people, 1 glass of wine, Brussels sprouts, 3 street Tacos, salad, and Shrimp Appetizer, Our total bill came out to $80 with a 20% tip. (Other suggested tip rates were 25% and 30%)
I am not concerned about the price IF the food and service are worth it. I'm just trying to give an idea of what to expect.
I will say our server was attentive, but that didn't change the food or the dirty tables.
We won't be returning a third time. read more