I took my family here again because we love the fried chicken that much! Remember, it's only on Mondays so book a reservation. I booked it on Resy because my AMEX Platinum card gives a quarterly credit at this restaurant. The potato gnocchi was 5/5. The calamari was 5/5. The fried chicken was 5/5! Service was great. The vibe was nice as always. This place is starting to become one of my favorites in Sac. read more

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I really wanted to like Hawks as it was recommended online to me as someone visiting from out of town. However, it ended up being one of those places that looks great but is solidly mid, and is questionably expensive to boot. I got the beet salad, which was more like an artfully arranged minimalist deconstructed salad popular in the mid-2000s. While the beets themselves (an exaggeration, when recombined there was a total of one (1) beet) were good, it came with these weird rubbery smashed goat cheese disks that were bland and seemed like they were premade a week ago. Like the saying goes, "The food was bad and there was not enough of it." For my main, I got a burger and fries, which was... fine. It was an okay burger. The fries were also just okay. But for the price they really should have been MUCH better. Plus, it's one of those tall, unwieldy, towering burgers that guarantees an underseasoned patty and unintentional deconstruction during the meal. On my way back to the south bay I got a way better burger for way less at Cali Kid. My service was actually quite good - my waiter was very attentive and checked on me often, and was friendly and engaging. Ambiance-wise, it's very cozy with a cabin, public house vibe. I feel like it might be a better place to get drinks and soak up the relaxed vibes before a main event elsewhere. This place could be so much better if they just tweaked the food a little... or a lot. read more

Won't be coming back. We came here because of the great reviews, but unfortunately our experience was disappointing from start to finish. We ordered two margaritas, and the quality was inconsistent -- one was much stronger than the other. We also ordered fries with parmesan on the side because I cannot eat dairy, but they still came out covered in parmesan despite specifically requesting it on the side. I asked for extra sauce as well, but it never arrived. We then ordered pasta and waited over 30 minutes for it. It didn't come out until we told the server we had to leave, and only then were we told they were "plating it." I ordered the lobster pasta, and it was extremely spicy -- so spicy that I couldn't eat it at all. The waitress never mentioned how spicy the dish was, which would have been helpful before ordering. Overall, the food looked much better online than it was in person, and the service was very slow throughout the night. We also sat outside, and while it's not the restaurant's fault, the ambiance was chaotic with ambulances, traffic stops, and constant honking, which made it hard to enjoy the evening. Sadly, this was an overall bad experience and not worth the visit. read more

I absolutely love Hawks in Granite Bay, and finally had a chance to enjoy Hawks public house in Sacramento. This was a ladies that lunch get together, and this location is Hawks sister location. It exudes a warmth, and a slightly different vibe. I love the fact that they have their own parking lot, and parking is free. We decided that with the encouragement of our waiter, that we would start off with the Kennebec fries. The fries were crisp and tasty, but definitely could've used seasoning, and the garlic aïoli was fairly light, and they missed the mark a little bit. We both ended up ordering the grilled shrimp and rice noodle for entrees. The grilled shrimps were very lightly seasoned. Like the fries, we both commented that we would've preferred something more flavorful. The salad that the shrimps were served around was pretty bland. We both had to request extra dressing, because it seems that both of our entrées were missing dressing. Hawks is a great place to go with a date, close friends, a SO, or family. This is the place you go when you want that grown-up meal. We had a great time, and service was attentive and helpful. Even though we had a couple of blips, I would still recommend going to Hawks. I think they tend to fall off the radar because they're at the far end of Midtown. Don't let that be a reason to miss out! read more

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Had dinner here on a Saturday night before our Broadway show. Our waiter, Roger, was very attentive and gave us great suggestions. We loved the beet salad. The pastas are made fresh daily. My husband ordered the taglietelle which was excellent. I ordered the carbonara which was tasty but very very salty! Ambiance is chic but much more casual than the Hawks in Granite Bay. read more

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I've been here once before and actually left without getting my food because the service was so off-putting. It's been about a year, so I decided to give it another shot. The interior is beautiful, clean, modern, and upscale. The exterior, though, doesn't quite match that energy. It's on a busy street and not especially pleasant from the front or the parking lot. Unfortunately, the service still missed the mark. We had to ask twice for water, and it took about 15 minutes after being seated for it to finally arrive. we had a middle aged blonde waitress, we hardly saw her. That said, the food presentation was great. The beet salad was absolutely fantastic, and the meatball and polenta special (as of April 13) was also really good. The pastor appetizer was a bit chewy and not the most enjoyable texture-wise, though the flavors were there. I ordered the salmon for my main, and it was disappointing very plain with a strong fishy taste. Not something I'd order again. Overall, the ambiance and visuals are strong, but the full dining experience feels pretty mid and underwhelming, particularly because of the 0 star service. read more

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The atmosphere is really chill, with a touch of upscale. The staff is really nice and attentive to your needs, in a smaller building they see you quickly. The food was fantastic, and the portions were nice too. The drink selections are plentiful and the gin and tonic was killer. Overall a great experience with delicious food, we will certainly be back! read more

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Very nice spot, on the verge of fine dining though I'm not sure if it is completely. Food is fresh and seasonal, depending when you go will determine what is on the small but flavorful menu. Restaurant isn't huge so you can tell nothing is mass produced. Quality is great and you can tell. Staff is attentive and versed on the menu. Definitely recommend, but must make a reservation. read more

Hawks Public House - Adorable rustic decor - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

I had a really disappointing experience here. We walked in expecting a nice meal, but were told that it was "bar seating only" for happy hour. That's fine, but the way it was handled felt very unwelcoming. They let us walk in and look for seats on our own with no guidance, no follow-up, and no service at all. We ended up just standing around feeling awkward and out of place, like we weren't supposed to be there. No one checked on us or explained how things worked. Given the reputation (and Michelin recognition), I honestly expected a much higher level of hospitality and organization. Instead, the experience felt confusing and uncomfortable. We ended up leaving right away. Really disappointing, especially for a place with such high expectations. read more

Hawks Public House - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

This place needs more than 5 stars. The service is always impeccable and food is the best in the area (no doubt). Since I'm not a heavy drinker (anymore) they are also a great location for mocktails. The mixologist takes his drinks very seriously. You can't go wrong with their deviled eggs and Caesar salad but the star of my show tonight was the tagliatelle. Served with plum wine braised lamb, crispy maitake mushrooms, peptia chili crunch - this is one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. The noodles were cooked to perfection and seasoned with some unidentifiable goodness before being topped with the sauce. You will not be disappointed by Hawks at all. read more

Hawks Public House - Tagliatelle - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

The ambiance of this restaurant has improved since I was last here. It quite charming inside and now they have an outdoor starting area with a fireplace and water feature which will be nice for non blustery rainy winter days like today was. There is complementary parking in the Sutter lot right next to the hospital which is so appreciated in this area. The red filled up with reservations on a blustery Tuesday which made me hopeful for the continued success of this fine dining establishment. The servers are attentive anticipatory of your desires and top notch. They only har one Chardonnay by the glass ($17 and tasty). Their coffee game is strong. One of the best Brussel Sprout dishes I have ever had. Wow the chef really got them perfectly char-crunch on the outside and not over done on the inside and the sweet non greasy flavor was perfection! None of the other dishes really wowed me . While the beat salad is good and pretty, it was so much better 10 years ago. The gnocchi in hen of the woods mushroom sauce was very tasty but the texture of the gnocchi was too mushy like mashed potato balls. The duck liver was just ok. The scallop carpaccio's was not good. The lobster spaghetti was just ok. Expect to pay over $100 per person at this restaurant. read more

Hawks Public House - Bread service - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This little gem of a bistro is officially on my must-visit list in Sacramento. I recently joined two work colleagues here for dinner, and was completely overwhelmed by their cheerful ambiance, impeccable service, and - of course - absolutely delicious food. It was a warm weekday evening when we arrived, and the place was hopping. I was glad my colleague had thought to make a reservation! We started with cocktails. Mine was the Coral Crusher, and it was the perfect drink for a warm summer evening. Then, we ordered a couple of appetizers to share. First was their house-made gnocchi, with a sauce of tender, freshly-picked tomatoes. Next up, blistered shishito peppers - mild, salty, and tasting like they'd just been harvested from the garden. For a main course, I ordered the miso black cod, which was a hearty portion served atop a generous, creamy heap of risotto. It was one of the best things I've eaten this year! The fish was fresh, tender, and perfectly seared. My only complaint is I could barely finish it because I was so full from the appies. :) I visit Sac a couple of times a year, and will definitely be returning to Hawks in the very near future! read more

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I ordered cheeseburger for takeout and it was around 20 minutes, but it was worth the wait. This place definitely deserves its spot in the Michelin Guide. This update supersedes my previous rating because the cheeseburger is truly that amazing. There was a perfect char on both the patty and the bun, yet the meat remained surprisingly moist and juicy on the inside. The sauce was excellent flavorful enough to enhance the beef without being overbearing or masking the quality of the ingredients. read more

Came here for the first time to sister restaurant to the French Hawks in Granite Bay. We were seated promptly for lunch. Not too busy. Server was accommodating and patient to answer questions for my gluten intolerance and my friend's dairy allergy. I got to to try their grilled shrimp salads with rice noodles - super light and delicious. My friend had the grilled chicken Cobb salad and she enjoyed all of their glutinous French bread. We shared the duck liver mousse and I got to try their mushroom soup (gluten free but not dairy free). Smooth taste with just right amount of dairy and hint of mushroom flavor. Vibe is casual and more for the younger crowd vs sister Hawk's formal dining atmosphere. Would recommend to come again. Love their farm-to-fork flavors! read more

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The fried chicken here is a must! Unfortunately, they only serve it in Mondays, so call in for a reservation. The price isn't too bad, especially if you have a party of 3+ There's plenty of delicious sides that comes with the fried chicken. Ambiance is warm. Staff is helpful and inviting. They continuous checked in with us and refilled our water. Parking is conveniently located whereas you can park at the Sutter Health Parking lot after 5. This was our first time here and won't be our last. read more

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We decided to give this place a try after eyeballing it for a while. Wasn't sure what to expect, but we were quite underwhelmed. We ordered the Kennebec fries to start, and they were some of the crunchiest fries I've ever had. The texture reminded me of in n out but thicker, lacked seasoning other than parmesan and chives, hurt my teeth after couple of em. The parmesan was very flavorful and the dip made them eatable. We then ordered the pork belly appetizer and carbonara next. The pork belly was the best out of the 3 dishes. Very light yet nice smokey flavor and soft texture. It came with watermelon radishes that added a sweet pinch to it. The carbonara though, was probably the most bland one I have ever had. I have been to Italy and around couple of good restaurants to know what a good authentic carbonara is, unfortunately this dish wasnt worth it here, especially for $32 and a 2% surcharge which is a different issue (I firmly believe that the restaurant workers should be fairly compensated by the restaurant and not worded towards the consumer to blame for unfairly wages that restaurant is not paying the workers). Anyway some other positives - the staff was nice and the Arnold palmer i ordered was really refreshing albeit sour. Other big negative - it was really hot inside, took away from the experience a bit. Will definitely not be coming back here anytime soon. read more

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This has always been one of our favorite resturaunts and we drive 40 minutes to get to it. On Saturday, the resturaunt was about 75% full and the bar had 2 people sitting at it around 7:30. It took 10 minutes for a waiter to appear and 15 minutes from then to get our drinks. While there were 2 bartenders I can only guess our waiter forgot to turn in our order. After appetizers we decided to skip dinner and left after we tired of the slow service. A (new?) skinny manager came by to apolgize but no further effort beyond that to feel good enough to hang around. I have always appreciated the service and food here and in Roseville and will assume it was an off night with inexperienced staff. I ll try it again, but not for awhile. read more

Went to this very comfortable restaurant for lunch on a rainy Monday . Loved the soft lighting and rustic decor, great ambiance! They had a really good menu, several things that my wife and I wanted to try. I chose the Vietnamese tri tip sandwich, was really good with all the crunchy, spicy vegetables! Very friendly waitress gave us great service, would definitely recommend this place! read more

Went here for a date night. The service was friendly and helpful. However, it took over an hour to get our food and then when it came my husband was given a burger when he ordered the steak. It was too close to closing to remake his meal so we just eat what we had. The decor and staff were lovely, but our the food was a bit overpriced and took way too long to get. Sadly won't be coming back. read more

Hawks Public House is a gastropub located at the three-way intersection of Alhambra, Stockton, and P, at the border of East Sac, Midtown, and North Oak Park. It's where Stockton Blvd ends and meets with P St. I believe it's the only other business that occupies the "Sutter Health" facility area. Hawks serves up appetizers, entrees, sweets, and drinks. They're open for both lunch and dinner but are well known for takeout as well. Every Monday they serve up fried chicken, and because today is St. Patrick's Day they also offered corned beef and cabbage. My wife surprised me and suggested we pick-up Hawks for dinner (and we NEVER eat out on Mondays!). We had never been, but have always wanted to try them! So I preordered the fried chicken meal for myself and corned beef and cabbage for my wife. Hawks is a 10 minute walk from where we live, literally just a couple blocks. But it was cold and rainy so your boy drove lol. There are a plethora of parking spots in this strip mall area. Hawks is divided into two facilities: the "Public House" and "Provisions." For takeout simply walk into the "Public House" side (I think lol). Entering the "Public House" facility, the ambiance is absolutely incredible! Very unique artwork, upholstery, and colorful walls. I felt stupidly underdressed waiting for my order in my Reigning Champ 'sweat suit' (but I still looked fly doee lol). Staff are INCREDIBLY friendly. The host kept apologizing that I had to wait, but it really was only five or so minutes? When you order Hawks' takeout you have to choose a pickup time. And from what I can tell they are pretty spot on with their timing. I arrived at my 6:15pm pickup time and my food was ready close to 6:20pm. I raced home excited to devour my order. The fried chicken meal comes with three pieces of boneless chicken, one cornbread, mac and cheese, and potato salad. My wife's order contained corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and fingerling potatoes. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS! Fantastic!! The chicken is extremely crispy without being greasy. Their mac and cheese and potato salad are very flavorful. AND they provide a homemade BBQ sauce that has just the right amount of tang!! It doesn't taste artificial like others. My wife really enjoyed her meal as well! I tried some of her corned beef and the saltiness made it tasty! I will definitely order it next St. Patrick's Day (if they bring it back for 2026). The reason why I'm giving Hawk's 4 stars instead of 5 is the price. Obviously the price of food is ridiculous right now in America (hmmm wonder why? Smh.) And that affects restaurant pricing. However, my meal was $26 and my wife's was $32. Definitely on the higher end considering the portion size could've been bigger. There also was a hair in my potato salad. Luckily it was on the top so I was able to scoop it up and throw it out quickly without losing my appetite lol. But accidents happen, and everything was absolutely delicious! So I won't hold it against them. Overall, if you're looking for thoughtful gastropub takeout, Hawk's is for you! When it warms up my wife and I plan on walking there and dining in! It looked like such a unique atmosphere when I was awaiting my order. It'll be hard to go back to cooking on Mondays after how delicious this meal was! Fried Chicken (one a month) Mondays might need to become our thing!! (Just gotta convince the Mrs!) read more

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It's been about a year since I've been in. Suggested this for a lunch date with a friend. The service was great it was a little loud for conversation. The food was okay. I thought $26 for. Salad was high especially for the portion. We literally both left joking let's stop at Taco Bell because we were still hungry. read more

Hawks Public House - Chop salad with chicken - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

On this year's St. Patrick's day, we finally decided to try some Hawks to-go. The husband picked up our order for takeout: the corned beef and cabbage for myself (classic for the holiday) and Monday's fried chicken special for him. I was pleasantly surprised about how flavorful this meal was. I enjoyed my corned beef and cabbage, albeit slightly on the smaller side for the hefty price of $35/plate. I expected maybe more than 1.5 fingerling potatoes, two tiny carrots, and 1/8 of cabbage. I'd probably get the fried chicken next time if we happened to order on a Monday. I thought the fried chicken was crispy and packed with flavor. The sides were nice and tasty too, although we instantly found a hair in the potato salad. That was a turn off. Overall, I'd try Hawks again but maybe dine in. 3.75 stars if I could. read more

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Came here for my birthday dinner and loved it! Service was genuinely kind, the food was amazing, especially the fries and the spiced bread pudding, and the atmosphere made it easy to enjoy a real conversation without feeling crowded or loud. We'll definitely come back! read more

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The chicken tasted like it was fried in old grease. The butter for the complimentary bread was too salty. Probably should not pre salt the butter. Although I get the concept with it being sourdough. 1 egg cut in half for devil eggs, that's a terrible portion size for an appetizer. The taste was decent. The mash potatoes and gravy were cold. We didn't try the salad. Our server was lackluster and didn't introduce herself. I was really excited to try this place. Bummer! read more

Hawks Public House - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Went here for dinner with my parents on Saturday night. We originally were supposed to be seated outside but it was pretty cold and windy and a table happened to open up inside so we moved in. Our waitress was so nice as was the rest of the staff. It's not a huge restaurant but the bar area is so pretty with the backlighting. We got the Caesar salad to start which was good. I got the pomegranate cosmo which was a good drink and for dinner we got the miso glazed black cod, herb roasted chicken, and fusilli carbonara. We all cleaned our plates so safe to say it was all delicious! read more

Hawks Public House - Fusilli Carbonara - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

Made a reservation for a party of 4, a week in advance for a Friday night at 7:15, which was changed two hours before by the restaurant to 7:00. Fortunately, the surprise change didn't impact our group, but it was weird that it happened. We arrived early and were seated almost immediately. Service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Cocktails were also excellent, followed by food that was fresh, creative and very, very tasty. Overall, it was a great experience that we will repeat. The reasons for not giving 5 stars are the extra service fee on the bill that is not explained and how overwhelmingly loud it is inside. I understand the noise issue is because of all the hard surfaces that reverberate sound, but the additional service fee I think is to offset the cost of staff's benefits or for accepting a credit card. Either way, it makes me angry that it is there and you are expected to pay. Whatever it is should be absorbed by the business as a cost of operating. Stop expecting patrons to pay for your expenses and pay above market prices. read more

The food is below average for Sacramento while they try to charge 3x the average price. Hawks in granite bay is excellent, but this is a poor copy. Dont waste your time. Overly salted, overly oiled food that lacks all the fine texture and flavor of the granite bay restaurant. the food here isn't worth eating read more

great ambiance and good bites. got the mussels, burger and carbonara the burger and mussels were great, esp the sauce! couldn't stop dipping the bread in it. though- the carbonara was okay, didn't taste like a carbonara. service was okay. we did a walk in a little before 7p, all the tables we're supposedly already reserved for 7p. so we had to sit at the bar. when we left, we saw that more than half of the tables were empty still. not sure if they didn't want to seat us at a table... good place, though not sure if i would return read more

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Ceasar salad was excellent but for the croutons which were crumbs. Use larger croutons. read more

Would have been 5! First, what we loved was our patient and friendly server. Brought over a taster for me when I couldn't decide on trying a new glass os wine. Our food was delicious, hot and came out at a nice pace. We did not feel rushed. What could have gone better...we stood huddled around the door for 15 minutes waiting for our reservation (maybe a small taster of the house winewhile we wait to keep our spirits up??), then the first 3 beer choices and the first two entree choices were not available for one of our diners. Not his night! It is a cozy space, and can feel a bit loud when at capacity. We would come back, however! read more

This restaurant is under rated on Yelp. It deserves at least 4.4 stars. Went with my parents for dinner, and while the dinner was a bit expensive, the food was very good, the portions were in the large size, and the service was beyond excellent. For food, I had the tuna tartare and the short ribs and both were incredible. I like savory dishes, so it was fine with me, but the short ribs were on the saltier end of the spectrum. We had the chocolate candy bar for dessert which was delicious (kinda like a Reese's cup flavor) and the beignets (which I would probably not recommend, they were a bit dense for a beignet). read more

Order: Chicken sandwich Beet salad Deviled eggs The deviled eggs had a mild flavor but a burst of deliciousness from the red pepper. The beet salad had a crusted goat cheese that was good and probably the best thing I ordered. The chicken sandwich had a side of fries which were good but the chicken in the sandwich was dry and was lacking in flavor. read more

The ambiance of this place is amazing. I have been here a few times and always have really great service. They are very attentive and make it a great experience. Appetizers and drinks were 5 stars but entrees options were lack luster. We will definitely go back but I think I would load up on various starters. read more

How can you go wrong? Not eating here!! We started with the deviled eggs with peas but you couldn't taste the peas and they were delish! We also got a mozzarella appetizer two of them. They were so good I didn't even get pics! My husband got his Father's Day rigatoni. My daughter got pork chop schnitzel. And I got Miso cod, everything was so good! This is and always will be our go to spot! The wait staff is always so attentive and nice! Jen was amazing! It's so chill! People wear jeans and others dress up!! Nice r&b music playing in the background but very light! Still a fav spot for the whole fam! read more

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Food: tried several apps (fries, corn fritters, and gnocchi) and all were very tasty. Corn fritters were my favorite - moist, flavorful, and portions were fair.ain dish was the lobster spaghetti - this was the real deal! Spaghetti had the right amount of spice, al dente and cooked perfectly. Lobster was awesome too! Wish the pasta portion was a bit bigger for the price. Service: good service for a Monday; no issues, was sat quickly, waitress was attentive Ambiance: not too loud, tables spaced appropriately to hold a conversation and not too dark. read more

My Galfriends and I chose Hawks for lunch. We started with Melon Sangria. It was nice and refreshing. I chose the Cod fish and chips which I really liked. The batter was very light and their french fries were also the best. Mari had the recommended fried chicken sandwich, Linda had the Grilled Chicken Cobb salad and Fay had a shrimp noodle dish. I Would love to return for their Vietnamese Tri tip sandwich. read more

Hawks Public House - Melon Sangria - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Second time back and everything was delicious. My fusilli pasta was a little over salted but the noodles were soooo fresh and chewy. You can tell it's house made. I really appreciate it. Chicken entree was perfectly pan fried crispy and juicy. Beet salad was very refreshing, it in my opinion was over priced for the portion, I was expected a bit more for over $18? Somewhere around there. It had maybe 2/3 beets in it. French onion dip with house made chips- it's a lunch item but the manager was able to get it to our table! Delicious. Customer service is always great here. I love the tiny atmosphere and open kitchen concept. It is a dark ambiance. Nice little bar. It's a restaurant that never disappoints. read more

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Okay this breaks my heart. Hawks has been a go to of mine for the food and the drinks. My favorite is the Hawks Martini. Normally it comes in a beautiful martini glass with large olives stuffed with bleu cheese. Someone please tell me what this is and why the olives are the tiniest things I've ever seen?? It tastes awful and usually this is my favorite martini. I'm so sad. How do you mess up a martini?! Hopefully the food hasn't also taken a dive. read more

Hawks Public House - New American Near Me - Sacramento, California

The charming spot that you certainly want to dive into! Dinner service is my favorite, their food quality and presentation is amazing, you will definitely leave satisfied! Happy hour menu is available until 5, come early to ensure you get a table if you didn't make a reservation. read more

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Very intimate place. Food was very sumptuous. I didn't get to take pictures of all the food we ordered because we dig right into it. The steamed mussels, potato gnocchi and ora king salmon appetizers was the bomb. I ordered their fried chicken (3pcs) and it was moist served with potato salad, corn bread and coleslaw. I suggest make a reservation because they get full so fast. There were 11 of us and they even individually separated our bills. read more

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