The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Sebastopol with parking if you are early enough. The menu only had a small variety of items, 4 or 5 main dishes, and several appetizers and a couple salads. I found it hard to choose something I wanted to eat. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. The tables are small with booth-style seating on one side of the table, so 4 people at a table are packed in next to each other. We had 5 people, so one sat in the wait staff walking area. I had cod which was good, but not great in my opinion. I tasted the fried chicken as well. That was ok but dry. Maybe we were there on a bad night. read more

Date night. What a beautiful restaurant. The outside is lovely and the lighting design , and artistic details inside are stunning. There were four of us, so we decided to do a shared experience. We ordered: the Focaccia pulled aparts , the succulent grilled shrimp skewer, the dreamy fire-roasted beets, crispy fried calamari with smoked chili remoulade, creamy ricotta raviolo, and the fried chicken roulade with pearl onions and chicken jus. We couldn't leave without dessert. We shared the meyer lemon mousse, butter cookies and the chocolate cake. Service: Thank you Brenda for the lovely service and attention to detail. read more

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Lunch, first visit. What was good: Service (friendly, relaxed), decor (beautiful wood, dark walls, gold accents, nice booth), location (downtown central). Food tasted nice. What was lacking: I ordered the ro kfish cevuche (thankfully gluten-free) and it was lovely but 90% full of cucumber, only a few bites of rockfish. Bummed. Not sure if I just got a pair ratio scoop or if that's normal but for 21 dollars I expected more than cucumber. My friends' meals looked more substantial and were good. read more

Goldfinch - Rockfish ceviche... all cucumber underneath, very little fish. Small item. Tasted good but insufficient for a meal. - Seafood Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Highly recommend for date night. It's a sexy, gorgeous space. Buzzing but not too loud to hear. Our server was enthusiastic and attentive, the food was top-notch, and the cocktails were delicious. My only request would be a longer and more diverse wine list. Get the focaccia!!! read more

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MAY2025 We had come out for dinner. Reservations were easy and quick for the same night. Service was on point. Answered any questions that we had, good on water refills, and checked in consistently. We were sat in a booth which was nice as the sun was dipping down for the day. We had gotten a number of things to share and I grabbed practically every vegetable dish available minus the large plates to try things out. We had the focaccia pulled apart, cracked cucumbers and pickles, roasted carrots, crispy calamari, and fire roasted beets to share. I'd say my favorite was the beets. The yogurt sauce and the nuts really balanced things out and made for nice bites and texture changes. The carrots were rich and cooked well; nicely sauteed with the sauce. The rest of the dishes were cooked well and easy to share for a cocktail night out. I'd say I'd want something for the calamari to drip into though but that's just my preference. We had also ended the night with the cheesecake and the carrot cake. The cheesecake had a nice berry compote to top, and wasn't too sweet bite to bite. The carrot cake was quite dry unfortunately. All in all the flavors worked well, but a bit pricey overall for the amount. The service was spot on given how busy it was. read more

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We had a lovely birthday celebration dinner at Goldfinch. Our server, Jessica, was attentive and professional, providing excellent recommendations. My husband and I ordered the mixed greens salad, and it was ample to share. The calamari appetizer with smoked chili remoulade and shaved Parmesan was some of the best calamari we have ever tasted. We both ordered the hanger steak for our main entree, and it was extremely tender and cooked perfectly. We had the apple crisp for dessert to complete our meal. The food, atmosphere, and service were excellent; we highly recommend them. Our only request to the restaurant is to add more entrees to their menu; the menu feels limited. It would be great to see dinner specials and more entrees. read more

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We went Friday for dinner for my girls weekend. It was easy to book a table and we parked at a nearby lot. Everything was so delicious my favorite was the beet salad with caramelized yogurt and toasted pistachios. My girl friends love ceviche with lemongrass and the light batter on the calamari. There was 5 ladies and we ordered 5 medium plates and 2 large plates to share which was the perfect amount of food for us to try many things. I ordered the Afternoon Delight Cocktail which nice. I enjoyed the variety of foods and how everything was so fresh tasting. I do wish we had more space as we were in a booth for 4 with a chair added so we had to clear plates so there would be room for our next courses but that was easy since everything was so yummy. Service was great. read more

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Such a cute spot with a warm, welcoming vibe! The staff was super friendly and accommodating, even when we showed up a bit early for our reservation. We were a group of six and definitely over-ordered, but no regrets. The cocktails (not pictured) were delicious and well-balanced. The seafood tower (not pictured), grilled angus steak (not pictured), and fried chicken roulade were just okay, not the most memorable. Our table favorites were the fire-roasted beets, calamari, and the crab raviolo, all super flavorful and beautifully done. Overall, a great night with great food and great company! read more

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I searched Yelp for oysters and came across Goldfinch. We stopped in for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and were pleasantly surprised to find it quiet, allowing us to choose our own seating. We picked a roomy end booth--though a heads-up: the booths aren't anchored, so every time I got up, it slid and needed to be readjusted from the outside. Our server was friendly and helpful when we were choosing drinks. When I asked about the two rosé options, she had to refer back to the menu but ended up recommending the Ameztoi Rubentis Rosé. She offered a small sample, and I really enjoyed it so went with a glass. The drink menu was impressive, featuring a solid selection of local and French wines, a few specialty cocktails, a full bar, and a nice beer list. We ordered a few small bites to share, starting with a dozen Marin Miyagi oysters--perfectly sized and served with lemon and a light mignonette. I appreciated that they were super fresh and sourced locally from Tomales Bay. We also tried the Local Halibut Ceviche, which was beautifully presented with edible flowers that added a surprising but lovely flavor. Lastly, we had the Grilled Shrimp Skewer--four well-seasoned shrimp served over a small bed of dressed lettuce and roasted lemon. It felt like a bonus that the salad element was just as good as the shrimp. The interior décor is tastefully done--elegant yet inviting and fun. However, the one downside of our visit was the number of flies buzzing around inside. It was a hot day, so maybe that contributed, but it was distracting to see at least half a dozen flying around at any given moment. Hopefully, it was just a one time thing. Overall, I loved the food and the overall experience. I'd recommend checking it out if you're in the area--especially for the oysters and ceviche. The dishes are on the smaller and pricier side, but they're fresh and flavorful. While I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to return on a future visit, I'm definitely glad we tried it once. read more

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Good as Gold From the same restaurant group, Stark Reality, that has brought Sonoma County such gems as Grossman's Noshery, Augie's French, Stark's, and both Willi's Seafood & Willi's Wine Bar, just to name a few. They took over the old K&L Bistro back in 2023 and have been turning heads ever since with their modern farm-to-table California cuisine. Goldfinch's seasonal menu embraces locally sourced foods from Sonoma County producers, as well as an impressive bar program that features locally made wines and brews from the region. The Good: *Free street Parking as well as a free City parking lot available *Reservations via OpenTable (highly recommended) *Happy Hour Wed - Sun (3 - 5 p.m.) *Modern eland décor was spot on *Our server was great and had a very unique personality *Beer on-tap, wine, and a full bar *Strong curated menu that changes with the seasons. *Dungeness Crab Raviolo was gigantic, chock full of Crab, and absolutely delicious. If you like Crab, then you'll love this. Just get it. *Fire-roasted beet salad was also terrific, and has a great sweet and tangy thing going. *Heritage Pork Chop was cooked perfectly and so good. The concomitant spätzle-veggie mix and jus were great accompaniments. *Grilled Shrimp skewer was also delicious and had a nice kick to it. The Meh: *Prices ain't cheap but they ain't Michelin level pricing, either. *While the lemon cheesecake was a great cheesecake, I personally, could've used more lemon flavor in it. If it wasn't for the candied lemon peels, then you'd hardly know it was lemon flavored. Oh, and more of those candied peels would be fantastic, please and thank you. The Ugly: *Because of the exposed brick walls, it can get loud in here. Conclusion: Fantastic food in an amazing place with top level service. Highly recommended. read more

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Fantastic dinner! Best food I have had in ages. Everything was delicious, beautifully plated, amply portioned, and appropriately priced in an excellent warm atmosphere, with friendly unrushed but efficiently timed service. Don't skip dessert or a libation from their drink menu. Ricotta ravioli (rich with fresh peas and chili flakes), roasted potatoes (cooked to perfection with sweet pickles!) rockfish ceviche (fresh with a nice kick), and apple crumble (absolutely heavenly) were plenty for two hungry gals to split. Such a fortuitous find, worth the drive from San Jose. Fine, fine, fine dining! Will be back!!! read more

Goldfinch - Roasted potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Upon arrival, you're welcome by friendly staff and a cozy, and modern setting. This was my first time trying out the goldfinch, which was quite pleasant, especially after finding out they've been here for two years. I'm extremely glad I was able to make it and try out their delicious tapas style menu. Everything was very well thought out and beautifully presented. I would definitely recommend goldfinch to friends and family. We Started off with drinks, I got the Bernie's borough, and my fiancé got the lucky profit. We both enjoyed our drinks. The fries were delicious, light airy, and crunchy. The calamari was lightly coated with the breading, but still very crispy and crunchy. The ahi tuna was so fresh and tasty, adding the avocado spread was a perfect touch. The star of the night was definitely the Cinnabon cinnamon roll sized, Dungeness crab ravioli. The presentation and sauce was outstanding. read more

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Adding photos from another recent visit - our server was great, checked in often to make sure we were doing good. Food was incredible, we tried so much this time, not featured in the photos are the carrots and calamari which was eaten to quickly to snap! read more

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Fabulous happy hour (3-5pm) with very good food sprinkled in edible flower petals. Plenty good vegetarian options for normal dinner as well but they really ace their veggie dishes... best to come with a few people & get many dishes. read more

Goldfinch - Happy hour food & drink- yum! - Seafood Near Me - Sebastopol, California

This restaurant is in downtown Sebastopol and we came here for lunch for the first time! I came here with my husband and mother-in-law and all of our take aways were that we loved this place and had to come back! I had the butter lettuce salad with roasted strawberry vin, feta, strawberries, and pecans. It was absolutely delicious and we loved the presentation! All of the ingredients were so fresh and everything in the salad complimented each other so well. Everyone got salads and loved theirs! The service was excellent from start to finish. We were warmly welcomed and had a great overall experience. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant has a fresh, modern, artsy, and welcoming vibe to it that I loved! Highly recommend and can't wait to come back and try out more of their other dishes because they all sounded amazing! read more

Goldfinch - Seafood Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Wonderful service every time! I love the bbq'd oysters to start and have enjoyed their sterling royal caviar with crème friache. I could have done with less salty chip. I've also had the rockfish ceviche, seared ahi tuna, red gem Caesar, heirloom carrots, and grilled shrimp. Of all those, the shrimp is probably one I wouldn't revisit. All of their veggies are cooked so perfectly, I prefer to stick with any of their yummy veggie item on their "THAT" section of the menu. "AND THE OTHER" section features some great selections like their 10oz angus and fried chicken. Pasta lovers check their house made Dungeness crab ravioli with soft ricotta and parm cream Mmmm We love coming here for HH which I believe is everyday 4-6pm. Ambiance is spot on and always busy! Cheers! read more

Goldfinch - Aesthetics. So pretty. - Seafood Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Amazing evening. The hostess/server was friendly, charming and provided great service. Everything we ate was amazing - the foccacia, the carrots, the ravioli and the rockfish entree. Great drink selections. The ravioli was literally the best I have ever had. My husband and I both agreed that it was the first time in a long time that we loved everything we were served at a resturant. We will definitely go back next time we are in the area. read more

Incredible service, decor, ambiance, and food! 5 stars! Great spot for a dinner date or a drink at the bar. Came here for a dinner date on Valentines with my husband and had a lovely night. We were immediately greeted by the friendly host who let us know our reserved table was being prepared. After being seated we had excellent service from all of the staff throughout our meal. The food was all incredible. My husband and I always order calamari as an appetizer at restaurants when available and we both agreed this has been our top favorite so far! The focaccia pullaparts were amazing, they tasted fresh and filled with rosemary. I ordered the Dungeness crab raviolo which was not only beautifully presented but delicious and creamy as well. My husband ordered the fried chicken which was excellent. Our cocktails were beautiful and tasted lovely. I would love to come back here for another special occasion dinner! read more

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My husband invited me and some friends to Goldfinch to celebrate my birthday, and it was an experience we can't wait to repeat! You can truly feel their commitment to local Sonoma County farms and fresh ingredients in every bite. The food was absolutely delicious. We started with the crispy fried calamari (I am super fan of it and it's a must every place I go) and with smoked chili remoulade and a fantastic mixed green salad featuring caramelized pears and spiced pecans. For my main, I had the 10oz Angus hanger steak--the potato pave and red wine shallot reduction were perfection, especially with the touch of Pt. Reyes blue cheese. The menu can change with the season, but there is not way to go wrong with Goldfinch The cocktails were also amazing and paired perfectly with the meal. If you appreciate seasonal, farm-to-table cooking, this is the place to be in Sebastopol. read more

Very friendly employee pool! Such nice folks! Burger and fries were GREAT! The aioli is on the spicier side so be ready for that. The location is beautiful. I will visit them again to try other things. read more

Such a cute restaurant with nice ambiance and friendly staff. Food also delicious. Hubby had the pork chop and I had the flatiron steak. The steak was amazing--cooked perfectly and tender and well seasoned. The only negative was the carrot cake dessert. Of note, the server did tell me it was gluten free--I had never had a gluten free cake before so didn't know what to expect, but she said it was delicious. I was not a fan though--likely because I'm more of a gluten girl--the frosting was good but the cake tasted gummy so not too into it. Personally would stick to gluten filled desserts but the entrees were so so good! Oh and server did comp the carrot cake which was very kind of her! read more

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Almost two years from that last time my wife and i ate at Goldfinch. Here's an update. * our greeter was not a typical greeter that ask your name, grabs the menus, and puts you at a table and walks away. Instead (I wish I had asked her name!) she was more like an old friend who greeted us with an authentic smile, grabbed the menus, then showed my wife 3 different options for tables, each with pluses and minuses. And then she stopped by again to chat. I mean, who DOES that? * our server, Jessica, came to the table very quickly and looked at me and said "I seem to remember you" and she was right! Two years later. Again, who DOES that! And she interacted with my wife and with me, giving a bit more info on ones we were trying to decide. There's one restaurant who we have been "regulars" where we get that treatment. It's such a treat to have people who know there product and love to share it with their clients AND makes eye contact as they walk by to see if there's a question from one of us. No your normal stop by, ask the everything all right and then evaporate. * and the fellow that was delivering food answered our questions as well. I think that service side of the house is a TEAM and each of them were, IMHO, authentic and committed to the restaurant's success and the joy of the clients. I just wish they were 10 minutes away vs the half an hour away! The food was only analogous to our first visit. Instead of a collection of ingredients each dish was an entity made from an ingredients, each dish had its own personality and the ingredients were woven into a well-balanced whole. The standout this time for my wife and I was the dessert - a carrot cake that was made with almond flour, had bits of raisins and nuts mixed in, and had a wonderful icing that had a texture of cream cheese but it was veggie not dairy based. Wish I could remember the ingredient. Net net it was splendid. And I loved Jessica's comment when she saw the "clean plate club" and said "looks like you have a separate dessert stomach!" It brings me great joy to deal with people who bring forward their authentic self, and magnetize guests to share their love of the food. And their genuine smiles put sunshine in my heart. I offer a heart-felt "thank you" in return! read more

Goldfinch - Seafood Near Me - Sebastopol, California

The decor was phenomenal. Servers were kind. Food will absolutely knock your socks off. The texture, the flavor, the originality the presentation. Everything is perfect. The only thing I can say is that my chair was wobbly but that's a tiny detail. read more

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I've been to this establishment (Goldfinch in Sebastopol) a number of times, I usually go to the bar and have a couple drinks and a couple bites for their happy hour. The drinks are somewhat lackluster but fine, not nearly as solid as many of the other bars in the county. The real issue here is the service, it's never been warm, but the last time I was there I actually walked out when I was ignored for 15 minutes by bartenders who were walking back and forth around me as if I didn't exist. It was the last straw with this abysmal lack of customer service and unearned pretension. I won't be back. read more

4.5 stars! This place Is modern with a great bar and ambience. The staff are nice. We sat at the bar and Nick was awesome! - We enjoyed our cocktails, Lucky Profit and The White Rider. Both really good. - Happy Hour Oysters: fresh with great flavor. But this is where they lose 0.5-1 point. We got a lot of shell chips in it, which made it hard to eat. - Shishito Peppers: they're always fun to eat. These had eatable flowers & roasted garlic on them. It was pretty & tasty. read more

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I went with 6 friends for dinner and we were all absolutely in awe by how beautiful the dishes were. Service was amazing, we got help on how the menu works and how dishes are meant to be shared. We ordered Calamari, fries, ceviche, ahi tuna, shrimp, and Dungeons crab ravioli. read more

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Best happy hour, service, food , cocktails! What a treat! My tequila signature cocktail was interesting and well balanced. Poke salad was fresh and good portion. I tried the oysters on half and baked. I thought baked was best but both delish. Peppers were addictive. Finished with a glass of prosecco and a blueberry lemon curd pavlova...as tasty as it was beautiful. read more

Goldfinch - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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This place made salad so fun! We got beets salad, ahi tuna salad and grilled shrimp salad. Every plate has great presentation and of course each bite bursts with lots of flavors. We ate at the bar this time to watch football which is very comfortable. They have happy hour which I plan to try next time. read more

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Our 4 person dinner experience at Goldfinch was extraordinary. We decided to order a collection of smaller plates rather than full dinners. We especially liked the Focaccia, beet salad, shrimp kabobs, calamari and bbq greens. Each plate had a generous portion, enough for each of the four of us to have a small serving. Each plate came with its own special sauce that blended perfectly with its natural flavor. A large selection of Cocktails and wine provided a delicious addition. Service was very attentive and provided menu information on each of our choices. I can honestly say it was one of the most tasty of meals that I can recall. Try it, you won't be disappointed. read more

Just had delicious dinner . Everything we ordered not only looked beautiful but was delicious. Everything. Beet salad, calamari (light, great texture, one of best versions of this dish. Focaccia with rosemary and olive oil, addictive. Halibut, tender, not in the least "fishy", delicious with a chick pea sauce. Potatoes very good. Chile relleno yum! Wonderful attentive kind service. I ate too much read more

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My wife and I have found one of our new fave restaurants in the North Bay, Goldfinch. My wife is vegetarian and we love the many vegetarian choices. For starters, we enjoyed the local pickled vegetables and the ball park fries. She had the beet salad as her entree while I had the fried calamari. We thought the interior touches from the comfortable booth seating to the cool lighting fixture, right down to the silverware were awesome! They also have the best restroom design in my opinion. The service was also good. We will definitely be back:) read more

What a local gem. My friend and I went to Goldfinch for lunch. The food was fresh and delicious. The presentation was beautiful. We had the halibut ceviche, the corn soufflé, the beet salad and a decadent dessert. The service was excellent. Many stars to the chef! The ambiance is lovely. It's small, light and bright. I liked the decor. The parking is limited but there's a parking lot one block away with plenty of free parking. I highly recommend the Goldfinch Restaurant in Sebastopol! read more

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Had one of the most flavorful steaks of my life at Goldfinch in Sebastopol, CA. I took my parents out to eat to celebrate their recent move from North Carolina. We started with the seared ahi and chile relleno--both are absolutely delicious and I highly recommend. But the star of the show was the steak, with layered potato pave (yum), grilled broccolini, and blue cheese crumbles. Sauce was savory, with sharp bites from the cheese, with the perfectly medium rare steak was a real treat. Ended with a to die for lemon cheesecake. Not an inexpensive meal--will be back for a special occasion. read more

Goldfinch - Lemon cheesecake - Seafood Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Nice restaurant! I was there on Thursday 8/14 for lunch. Service was nice. I had grilled shrimp with salad and my husband had a delicious hamburger and yummy fries! The afternoon delight cocktail was delicious! Nice place for lunch! read more

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I can't say enough about this darling restaurant, we had great service, delicious food and we will be back! I love the hanging wicker lights! read more

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First time trying this place with a few friends for brunch. Free parking in a nearby parking lot. Amazing atmosphere. We ordered cocktails calamari steak and burgers. Unfortunately we have to give back the burger because it's undercooked. Its very pink. Its still pink when we got it again. read more

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Fab food! Fab service! We made a special trip to come back here a second time and we live out of town!

What a wonderful find! I really enjoyed my meal. I made a reservation for Mother's Day and I was so happy with the meal and the experience. Our waiter was fantastic and so was the food and drinks. Parking was easy to find around the block from the restaurant and we had about maybe a five minute wait before we got seated. I liked everything about this restaurant and I can't wait to go back. read more

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Took a date there after a movie and confirming that Gaijin was too crowded (Sat. night). Got lucky and they had two places were open at the back bar area. Started out with the calamari, which was delicious, which we then followed up with a shared salad and their steak dish. All were amazing as was our server. Really excellent. Only caveat is that my date thought it was too noisy (at 7:30 or so). While I actually thought the noise level was ok. Different strokes. On the whole, a great dining experience. read more

Was super excited to visit, left pretty disappointed. I've been waiting to try this place since K&L left the building. Finally my partner and I decided to was time to check it out! Goldfinch is found right off of Main Street in downtown Sebastopol. You'll find plenty of street parking or there's even a large parking lot right across the street. We visited on a Saturday evening, since never been we weren't sure what to expect on busyness. Upon entering we were greeted by the sweet host. She had said without a reservation we would have about a half hour wait. That was fine with us, so she said we could belly up to the bar and grab a beverage. I ordered their rotating mocktail which was some cucumber juice, not bad, but nothing crazy. And my partner order their N/A IPA. Inside was beautiful, great ambiance. It had been maybe only 10 minutes until the host came to grab us for our table. Our server greeted us at the table and got some appetizers started. We ordered their marinated olives and mushrooms, butter poached potatoes as well as their butter lettuce salad. The appetizers came out fairly quick. The mushrooms and olives were good, potatoes were fair, simple. The salad though just seemed a little lazy and bland. The presentation was off for me and was just weird. We had finished our apps and waited for the server to come take our last bit of the order which took a little while. When she finally did arrive back at our table she was slightly snarky and quick with us. In the end we only managed to order the ricotta stuffed agnolotti because she quickly took the menus from us before we could ask a question about another dish. Pasta took a bit longer to come out but we didn't mind. Pasta was probably my favorite dish we tried! Great flavor, small portion however. In the end, not sure I'll be back. The bartender and server didn't put the best impression on us with their attitudes and the food overall was nothing crazy. Perhaps an off day, but I think I'll pass next time. read more

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