My bestie had been wanting to try George & Gather since they opened. We noticed them on the Restaurant week list & decided it was finally time to make it happen.
We made a reservation for 5:00pm- be forewarned that the parking is pretty limited. We had to end up paying to park because all the free parking was already taken up. No biggie though!
Once we checked in, we waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Literally all the seats were taken up, the place was poppin' !
There is only a small bench that comfortably seats 2 for waiting & if you're not on the bench, there's not really a great place to stand and wait without feeling like you're in the way.
The ambiance was amazing. Very tasteful decor throughout. They had booths, tables, outdoor seating, and the bar was an indoor/outdoor concept which was really neat! For those dining outside, they had a really nice misting/fan setup to keep you comfortable on warmer days.
The bathrooms were clean. I will say that the toilet paper holders could be upgraded a little... I accidentally lost my roll, as it slid off the holder and rolled into the stall next door... Yikes. Very embarrassing.
At the sink, they had a sample of sugar scrub to try out when washing your hands, which was amazing!!
It smelled so good & made my hands feel so smooth and hydrated.
Once we were seated, our waitress was Haley. She was so sweet & attentive throughout the evening. Considering how busy the place was, her service was outstanding! She was always smiling and very knowledgeable about the menu.
I ordered the Agave mocktail, which was incredible!! So refreshing, and had a fresh flower garnish on top.
I got the dry rub wings with a side of ranch & buffalo for dipping. The wings were soooo fresh, and cooked to absolute perfection. They had the right amount of crunch, sooo much flavor, and the meat fell right off the bone. Arguably the best chicken wings I've ever tried. Then there was a side of celery & carrot sticks. Yum!!!
The main entree was hard to choose, so many amazing options. Haley highly suggested a pizza, she said that's what they are famous for. The 130 year old sourdough starter makes their pizzas the star of the show. I went with the Pesto Chicken pizza. Oh my goodness, it came out piping hot, fresh and full of flavor! The crush was amazing! However, past the crust, the rest of the pizza was very floppy. I could not eat it without laying it down and cutting with a knife. I would have preferred it to be a bit more crisp at the bottom so it could hold up for a bite rather than cutting. I took some of the pizza home & heated it in the oven later, after reheating, it was able to crisp up a bit more, which was nice!
Then dessert.... Oh my...
I was so torn between the key lime pie & apricot cheesecake... Haley helped me make a decision. &Again.... She was on-point!
I went with the apricot cheesecake. I already suspected that it would be incredible, after everything else we had experienced, but I never would have imagined it being as delicious as it turned out being. My expectations were exceeded by a mile! I was speechless! The cheesecake was so light and creamy.... Absolutely perfect! The vanilla bean cream on top was the perfect amount to complement the dish. &Don't even get me started on the crust... I don't know what they put in, if it's toffee or caramel, but .... My goodness. This was not your average graham cracker crust, this was a magical experience full of flavor that set the standard for any cheesecake I have moving forward.
After this experience, I completely understood why the place was packed & there was a line out the door of people waiting to get a seat.
Haley went over the top for us, she made sure we were comfortable & had everything we needed all evening. I've never had such great service in a restaurant as busy as it was last night. It's hard to find an attentive server in a place that's barely full these days.
If you want incredible service, amazing dinner, fun cocktails/mocktails, a lively atmosphere, and dessert that will blow your mind.... Head over to George & Gather. A+++++ experience.
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