Still one of my favorite restaurants in Brea. I cannot believe this place is not more packed. Every single dish I had here has been stellar. Excellent service too! read more

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Came here for brunch with some girlfriends and ended up staying for almost two hours, which is always a good sign. The food was so good and perfect for sharing. We ordered the steak chilaquiles, ahi tuna tartare, Caesar salad, a bottle of mimosas (guava flavor), and finished with chocolate cake. Everything was absolutely delicious. The staff was friendly and attentive, and we never felt rushed while catching up during our long-overdue get-together. Parking was packed, which just confirmed this place is popular for a reason. Definitely a great spot for brunch with friends. You can always give them a call to make reservations as well, as they get really packed on weekends. read more

They open this side of toast restaurant 6months a go with different menu. The place is nice inviting.?the bar is extensive and happy hours are from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday . The manager was very nice, helpful and welcoming . read more

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Food is good! Place is cute! Short rib tacos were good the aioli was BOMB. Pizza wasn't bad. Drinks are good, wish they were stronger but they are yummy! The espresso martini was sweet, which I like. Service was good, tons of people ensuring were good read more

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For those who don't understand (this was me), both Fable and Toast restaurants reside in the same building. You go through Toast's main entrance, and Toast is on the left, while Fable sits to the right. Fable's vibe is dark and moody with rich textures, thoughtful lighting, and a touch of whimsy; similar to Benny & Mary's in Irvine (same ownership, along with Toast). The food, well... since we went on Christmas Day, Fable's actual menu was apparently taking the holiday off, and only the Toast menu (almost all breakfast dishes) was available - so yes, plot twist. THE FOOD. - House Eggs Benedict. The hickory-smoked shoulder bacon delivered a savory, smoky punch, balanced by creamy avocado mash and silky hollandaise that tied everything together. I chose a Caesar salad for my side and absolutely loved the finely shredded, almost translucent, Parmesan cheese, with crisp romaine lettuce evenly coated in Caesar dressing, and croutons providing just enough crunch to keep things interesting. THE PARKING. Free surface lot parking was available, and finding a spot was painless; a small but meaningful victory. THE VERDICT. A cool restaurant with a bit of theatrical flair, but a little disappointed I wasn't able to order off the Fable menu. Oh well, another time. read more

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Fable at Toast is the bar area of Toast Kitchen & Bar restaurant located behind the Brea mall. This is the same building that was Claim Jumper for so many years. We visited on a late weekday afternoon to take advantage of their happy hour which runs from 2pm to 6pm. It was surprisingly empty even with Monday Night Football on, and we had our choice of any seat in the house. The dining area is decorated nice, has high ceilings, and has a bit of a classy feel. We started out with a few appetizers. The goat cheese tomato crostini ($12 during happy hour, normally $17) arrives hot in a cast iron skillet. The scoop of goat cheese is a good size, and the almond crust on top adds a little texture. The tomato pesto cream sauce was very good, and there was a lot of it. Two pieces of toast were definitely not enough. Our server brought us two more slices, and that almost wasn't enough to soak up the rest. We also enjoyed the ahi tuna tartare ($12 during happy hour, normally $17). The ahi was very fresh and is served as larger chunks with an avocado mash on top. The spicy ginger soy vinaigrette is definitely pretty spicy. Both appetizers were excellent, and happy hour prices always make good things taste even better. I tried the Herb Your Enthusiasm cocktail (Blanco tequila, cilantro, mint, basil, jalapeno, cucumber, pineapple, lime, Himalayan sea salt, apple cider vinegar, agava, cinnamon, $16). It took quite a few sips, but I did taste all of the various herbs, and the tequila was at a good level. I enjoyed it, but I feel like it has too many ingredients for one cocktail. For my entrée, I had the Chicken Piccata ($19). I rarely order chicken dishes at a restaurant, so I usually have high expectations when I do. This was good, but not great. I would have liked a little more lemon flavor, and I found myself enjoying the rest of the plate more than the chicken itself. She had the Mediterranean chopped salad ($15) and enjoyed it. Overall, everything was pretty good and service was fine. We will probably return at some point, likely during happy hour again. I'd say it's a little better than good, but not quite great. Final rating: 4.4 stars. read more

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Been to toast for brunch but our first time having dinner at fable was so good! We shared the garlic shrimp appetizer which was ridiculously flavorful and tasty followed by the chicken Milanese plate. Chicken was nice and crispy and I loved the pesto they used, we were able to switch out the salad the chicken came with for masked potatoes which I think made the meal way better than it would've with a salad. Can't wait to rerun for dinner read more

We don't get out during weekday Happy Hours often; it was surprisingly quiet for a weekday late afternoon; however, thankful we didn't have any difficulty being seated... and at a nice counter-height table (with soft, comfy chairs -- that were the correct height for the table!), at that. I was impressed that my cocktail had a clear ice cube (it's those little details that elevate my experience)! Cocktails were decently strong, too! We enjoyed starting with their Blistered Green Beans ($8) which were delightfully crisp tender with nice flavors. The options for Sides offered to us (not on the menu): Fries: regular or parmesan Sauteed Mixed Vegetables Arugula salad Caesar salad Hubby found his Classic Smash Burger ($16) with side of Parmesan Fries only OK, commenting that there was so much fresh garlic on the fries that we were still tasting garlic the following morning. My Short Rib Grilled Cheese ($17) was satisfyingly rich-&-savory with a deep, flavorful (even hubby-approved) au jus (my thoughts, bordering salty). I thoroughly enjoyed my choice of Arugula salad (generous in size, tasty, and light-&-refreshing -- pairing nicely with my heavier sandwich). Outside of appreciating more water refills, service was positive & friendly by Frank (who made a great 1st impression for this place) and Jesus, who was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, & passionate. Fun trying someplace new. read more

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Celebrated a coworker's birthday here on a Thursday evening. I was pleasantly surprised by my main course, the Chicken Piccata, which was super yummy! The chicken was light and citrusy, perfectly balanced with the bed of orzo. The food was great, but my coworkers and I agreed that the star of the show was our drink: the French 75. Wow! I'd never even heard of this drink before, but it was amazing. The base is champagne and gin, but most of the flavor comes from the added lemon juice, simple yet perfectly paired. Very strong as well! Even better that we were able to get happy hour pricing on our drinks. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 2-6 pm, making the cocktails just $9. The service was excellent, and they even brought out a mini cheesecake with a candle for the birthday girl! I love places that go out of their way to make diners feel special. read more

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Visited with a reservation and were seated right away. The ambiance is absolutely beautiful and unlike anywhere else. We tried several appetizers and dinner items, and every dish was fantastic. The staff was warm, attentive, and exceptionally well-coordinated. Not pictured in the photos is the Goat Cheese Tomato Crostini which is delicious! We'll definitely be returning! read more

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Review 59/365 Day Challenge I saw how Toast now offers Dinner dining from their Fable side of the restaurant around spring of this year. I've never been to Toast itself, just heard a lot of great reviews on them for brunch. Finally came for my besties Bday dinner celebration on a Friday during Happy Hour, got here @ 5 pm n was seated right away by the host 07.11.2025 Their Happy Hour menu is pretty good with appetizers/shareable finger foods & awesome drinks/cocktails options available. HH was so good that we stuck to just ordering apps & drinks from that menu. We were so full that we didn't even get to order from the regular menu. Our server J aka Janelle was really sweet, nice and friendly. We got our drinks and appetizers in a great manner. What we ordered ~ Ahi Tuna Tartare was one of my favs. But Definitely can be a bit more spicier though & a tad bit bland. Served w crunchy wonton chips. ~ Braised Short Rib Tacos are a favs for us all. The meat was really soft & the salsa on it was very flavorful. ~ goat cheese tomato crostini ~ garlic shrimp is really good. Not too overpowering garlic taste. ~ espresso martini was good & on point. Loved it n recommended The restaurant is pretty big and nice decor. Where the brunch side/Toast restaurant is fully clean white walls with greenery and the Fable side is more of a dark, mysterious, story book type of vibe. Definitely recommend the restaurant for a nice girl date to celebrate any special occasion or a simple date night. I'll be back soon. It's own individual restaurant right in the corner of State College & Birch Street with lots of parking spots. read more

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They put too much ice in the margarita--after a couple of sips, it was basically gone. Overall, the happy hour here wasn't my favorite--the food felt a bit pricey for what you get. read more

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Delicious food, exceptional service, and an intimate, relaxing ambiance make Fable @ Toast a must-visit for girls' night or date night. I brought one of my close friends here to celebrate her birthday, and it was such a memorable experience. The dining space at Fable is more dimly lit and cozy compared to the adjoining Toast area, creating the perfect setting for a more intimate evening. Our server was incredibly attentive, warm, and accommodating from start to finish. When we accidentally spilled a cocktail into our appetizer, she immediately replaced it--no questions asked! She also kindly took photos of us "for the 'gram" and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the evening. We ordered the ahi tuna tartare, Mediterranean chopped salad, and short rib pasta--every dish was packed with flavor and left us fully satisfied. I highly recommend Fable @ Toast for celebrations, date nights, or simply a great night out. You won't be disappointed! read more

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This is the same restaurant as Toast just turns into Fable for happy hour and dinner. We went for happy hour and thank God we did..the prices are not cheap! We ordered a blueberry thyme (so delicious), blistered reen beans, flatbread cheese pizza, and goat cheese tomato crostini. Plenty of veg options on the happy hour menu for us! Everything was delicious ...we could have done without the cheese pizza. We loved the beans so much we ordered a second order of it. Extremely garlicy! The crostini sauce is absolutely divine...we kept the remainder to dip the pizza crust in! The goat cheese is the perfect amount too. read more

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Recently came with a group of friends to have dinner here! I usually come to toast for brunch but to see it as Fable for dinner was a fun concept and also how it looks so different interior at night and the menu is fun and great options! Friendly staff and very patient since the group couldn't decide and took us a many turns for the poor waitress to return 3 times to us to finally order our meals. Thank you for being so patient haha. We got the garlic green beans, the tomato bisque, the salmon, the chicken piccata, the Mediterranean salad, and the short rib fries! Everything was delicious and excellent, the salmon was a little saltier than usual but overall highly liked was the short rib fries, we loved the extra spiced kick from the green beans, the lemony sauce of the piccata but not overbearing. We wanted to try more but were stuffed! Would definitely come back! Thanks for a great night! read more

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This was my first time at Fable at Toast Brea! Brent was our waiter and he was absolutely hilarious and an amazing server. Once or twice a year us friends gather together to meet up for a girl's dinner and this was my friend Taylor's recommendation and what an amazing choice it was! The inside is beautiful decorated with chandeliers and lots of books and gold accent decor on the walls with a dark painted walls and soft AND comfortable floral chairs for seating. As a sober girly, I hesitate when asking for mocktail options, but I asked Brent if they can concoct a spicy cucumber margarita mocktail and it was absolutely delicious rimmed with tajin and garnished with a dehydrated lime! (Drank so fast forgot to snap a photo). But the star of the evening was the 8oz. Ribeye Steak Sandwich (cooked medium) and I upgraded to Garlic Parm Fries because I am a garlic girl forever! The fries were perfectly crispy and they did not skimp on the garlic! The meat was tender and juicy and crispy onion was a perfect balance of crunchy. The arugula on top of the garlic aioli also added that addition of delicious flavor profile to make such a cohesive sandwich. This sandwich is pretty hefty, so I only ate half. But good news for me, I got leftovers for today and can relive this beautiful eating experience once again! Will definitely be coming back here to try out some of the other appetizers and dishes. read more

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I've driven by this place many of times, but it always seemed dead, especially in the evening. It was my brother-in-law's birthday, and my sister had said that they've always wanted to try eating dinner here since the brunch here during the day had always seemed really good. So it appears that the restaurant itself is divided in half. Toast is where the brunch portion occurs during the morning brunch hours, and during the later hours, Fable opens for dinner. When I checked out the web site, I was very impressed. It looked like it was going to be a more feminine posh type of place with a higher scale feel. The menu even seemed to be more sophisticated so I thought OK, this is going to be super interesting And it peaked my interest. When I walked up to the entrance, I noticed quickly a very bright pink wine barrel. I also then quickly realized that it was an old claim jumpers because they didn't bother removing the old mine carts that I guess they keep there for heritage reasons (lol jk but really, why keep them?). When I walked in, I quickly got hit by some loud music that I was not expecting. It was like I was walking into a nightclub. I was quickly thrown off because I was expecting something a little bit more elegant based off of the website. I then was quickly confused because the feminine yet posh decor that was used to decorate inside of the restaurant itself was really beautiful, and whoever took the time to curate that A+ for you but the person who decided to put TVs everywhere why would you ruin that? I quickly ask the rest of the dinner party, where are we? What is this? Are we at a club, is this a diner? Are we at a sports bar? Should I go change and put my sweats on ? What is this? It was just very confusing to me. I also think the layout of the tables was horrible. I had to ask some guest that we're having their dinner to move their chairs in several times for me to even get by because it was blocking a walkway coming down from the stairs, which I know is a fire hazard Just coming from hospitality myself. I mentioned it to one of the waitresses, however she brushed it off and just said well he has some stuff on that chair so it's fine. So I just said OK I hope there's not a fire. The menu is small, but from what we ordered the food was good. The notes from around the table were... The fish plate was delicious The short rib pasta was good, but had too much meat and not enough pasta, the ratio was off The charcuterie board did not have enough bread for the amount of meat and cheese on the plate The chicken piccata was good, but I wish it just had less cheese so the piccata was the actual star of the dish I feel like if I knew what I was walking into or understood with the theme was maybe I would understand the restaurant more. Maybe this is all a miscommunication and perhaps I need to go there again. Overall, I would say the food was good and I wish there was a bigger selection but those TVs really gotta go . There's no reason why those TVs are needed to be in there. They just ruined the vibe. If you really want the TVs move them into the bar area, but even then that bar area is so beautiful and you can do so much more there. You're so close to the college there's so much more you can do with that place. read more

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Table at Toast is a really good restaurant in Brea. In particular, major recommendation is to come here during happy hour. Some of their food items are discounted and less busy. Herb your enthusiasm is one of the better cocktails I've had in North OC. Kind of like a green juicer meets cocktail. Delicious! Also love the tartare . Will definitely come back here for other lunch/happy hour meal. The inside decor is beautiful to look at. Very nicely done interior. read more

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Food was good. I like the decor of the place, but not a fan of the TVs. Waitress was nice and attentive. read more

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Toast has remodeled and reopened as Fable. Both which also have a connection with Benny & Mary's in Irvine, and Julep (which is now closed). If you know all these restaurants, you will see the resemblance. I absolutely love the atmosphere of all these restaurants. All of which are sultry and chic, with a modern renaissance feel. We came to celebrate my birthday with a few girlfriends last night. Because they had just reopened, the restaurant was not too busy. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. I will admit their finger foods are better than their main entrees. Absolutely loved their crostini, short rib fries, and Cesar salad. Both their Seabass and short ribs were good, but not the very best. My girlfriends loved their cocktails, and I absolutely loved my cucumber margarita mocktail. Fable is a perfect spot for a girls night out, or even a romantic date. The vibes definitely pass the check. Also, their price is very fair, and service is great. Will I return to Fable again? Absolutely read more

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Great Menu, Chefs, servers, quality dishes and great hours. Plenty of convenient parking,staff. Leftovers (if any!!) intensify overnight & great to enjoy for breakfast with an egg on top!! read more

Came in for a lunch & their hours online said they're closed but thankfully their door hours were more accurate? Maybe call before coming in until it's updated. We ordered the goat cheese tomato crostini & a mushroom smash burger to share. Food was flavorful, but a bit on the oily side. Service was nice and friendly but a bit hard to get a hold of as most of our meal we didn't see a staff member besides around the corner at the front. Overall a decent experience. Ambience was super quiet & peaceful. read more

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Came here for sister date. Drinks were good. Happy hour between brunch and dinner was decently priced. Service was kind of slow but there wasn't a lot of people dining. Maybe they didn't have as much staff but we also came during Christmas Eve. Would come back again! read more

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Pulled up to Fable for brunch and the food low-key lives up to the storybook name. Smoked salmon + avo toast loaded with capers and red onion, crispy fries on the side, sunshine, and zero complaints... read more

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Went to happy hour here and sat at the bar. Lots of cons about ambiance: Bar and menus were just dirty and sticky. Empty seats but crumbs on the bar top. Large box fan propped up behind the bar. Storage of toilet paper boxes, overflow of glasses and equipment. Absolutely fixable but not a good vibe. Server was nice but a bit inattentive especially for it being relatively empty. Empty plates and cocktails glasses sat for a while, even after ordering a new cocktail. Cocktails were good although again sticky glasses. Shrimp appetizer was tasty and the blistered beans were yummy. Beans need to be prepared properly tho...large fibrous string needed to be removed from many of them. Good and bad. Can totally be improved and would try again if they tighten up the cons. read more

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My husband and I went to Fable for dinner last week, and it was excellent. Such an enjoyable experience. He ordered the short rib grilled cheese and I got the chicken milanesa. The short rib grilled cheese as all the things: crispy cheese bread, savory short rib, salty dipping sauce. There was so much short rib, that I'd hesitate to call it a grilled cheese, which was AWESOME. The fries served with it were cooked to perfection. Definitely a tasty and heavy meal...he couldn't finish it all. The chicken milanesa was equally awesome and on the other side of the food spectrum: light and delicious. The chicken was excellently breaded and fried, and topped with this delicious arugula salad. The whipped feta was icing on the proverbial cake. SO yummy without making me feel greasy. My husband also got a cocktail. He asked the waiter what the house cocktail was, and the waiter said the bartender was making this citrus coffee cocktail right now. So my husband tried it and was pleasantly surprised. He said he would've never paired those two flavors together, but it worked well and he enjoyed the creativity. At the end of it, our meal was just over $50 for all of that plus a coffee at the end. Such a great deal for a sit down restaurant. The ambiance was great, with the decor fitting the theme and feeling quite eclectic. The service was attentive and helpful. My only complaint is my coffee was served with creamer instead of milk/half and half and that wasn't specified, so when I poured it in, I couldn't drink it anymore due to the sugar content (avoiding liquid sugar). Would've appreciated knowing that was creamer ahead of time. Also...who serves create with sugar packets? All in all, anxious to go back and try more! read more

My husband and I stopped in for after dinner drinks. The staff was so friendly. We enjoyed chatting with the bartenders. The drinks were amazing. I can not wait to come back and try the food. Especially the milanese. The ambiance is dark and romantic in the bar area. We were regulars of the former Claim Jumper and are glad some of the decor kept the same charm. read more

Food was great, cocktails were solid, and service was even better. Our server was Brian-- he made great recommendations.

Wonderful! Loved the look and the food was delicious. Looking forward to going back to try a few more items. read more

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How they cozied up the bar, tables, chairs and upholstered the booths...A+. Super plush and unique for night time! Love it. The menu offerings are also unique but familiar. The Short Ribs and the Goat cheese and creamy rose' sauce amazing. The Short Ribs super tender and the sauce deletable. Great coffee. And amazing Carrot Cake with fresh whipped cream. And the service was top notch. Brian is personable and professional. He made sure throughout the meal we had what we needed. Pricey but worth the money. We'll definitely go back. read more

We came here to celebrate two birthdays. We had reservations and noted one of the birthdays in the reservation. When we got there it was pretty empty, but no big deal. We weren't offered a happy hour menu or told about it so we didn't find out about it until after we left and saw other reviews. That was a little disappointing, since those drinks I would have enjoyed more. The drinks on the dinner menu were very limited. Inside was nice, but there were so many flies. My husband even killed a couple on his own and told the server about it. We ordered quite a bit and we felt the food was just ok. Nothing stood out as top notch. We also ordered one of each dessert, and the carrot cake and banana cookie butter pie definitely wowed us. The chocolate cake was very dry. The server put a candle on it but we didn't get any complimentary birthday dessert which was also a bit disappointing after seeing reviews of other guests getting a complimentary birthday dessert. Not sure we would come back for the price versus what we got. read more

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What a gem (and reasonably priced too)! We arrived on a Friday night and pulled up to the parking lot which is shared with the Rennaisance hotel. We were able to make a reservation about 1 hour before our arrival and once we arrived we were greeted by the host who sat us by the bar area. Our server/ mixologist was pretty friendly. He engage in conversation with us and made us feel welcomed. The drinks we ordered were well balanced, we ordered the Second Sun and Herb Your Enthusiasm. Both drinks were great! The food came out and looked delicious too. With our first bite we were pleasantly surprised by how fresh, hot and tasty everything was. My man got the short ribs grilled cheese on cheese toast and it was so fire! I ordered the chicken piccata and it came out on a bed of orzo,mushrooms and tomatoes. The decor was a little mix matched but who cares when the food, drinks and service is so good! We will be back for their happy hour before this place gets too popular. read more

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They don't have wide options of food on the menu but we really enjoyed our selections. Love the garlic shrimp as appetizers.. very refreshing. read more

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Service was a bit slow, but the ambiance is nice. The food options were limited but what I ordered was delicious!

This place is great. Too bad nobody comes in here. Place is just too big. Can't see them sticking around at this location for very long. Great happy hour. Enjoy it while you can! read more

Super quick service and really friendly staff. Our group of four had a great time sitting outside with our dogs. I ordered the El Diablo Smash Burger with Parmesan fries--so good--and my fiancé had the Chicken Piccata. The patio had a quiet, laid-back vibe with great ambiance. Highly recommend! read more

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Food, drinks and service were Amazing. Just opened. Chuy at the bar makes some amazing drinks. Definitely love having something close for a great bar and bites vibe. read more

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Just checked out this spot and it was so great! The vibe is so unique. Service was fantastic and their food was so good...I got their braised beef and I want to eat another one.. highly recommend checking this spot out! read more

Great service, food and drinks exceeded expectations! They even were able to make us an espresso martini though it wasn't on the menu. Must order: the roasted Green Beans! read more

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First time review: The short rib grilled cheese was spectacular!! Dipping into the demi was perfection. It has a wonderful late afternoon or dinner ambiance . Great for a nice meal or for drinks. This is the place to go to enjoy the evening! The service was quick, and the hosts/servers were on point. Everything ran smoothly, without a hiccup. I will most certainly come back again. read more