I had booked for my dad and I to have dinner here months in advance when we found out it'd just be the two of us for Christmas. After looking on their website, I noticed they had a happy hour, which I was all for since the prices go way up once it's not. So, I booked us for 4:00, thinking that's still a decent time to eat dinner at. I got a reminder about my table the day before, and confirmed I'm still coming. My dad and I drove over and were one of the first people in the queue. It seemed as though everyone had come to celebrate Christmas. We were quickly seated in a corner, got a four top next to the window. It wasn't much of a view, but it was still nice. They had Christmas decorations all throughout the place, it seemed very modern and clean looking overall. The chairs were soft like velvet, and were a bit rounded too. Very comfy. We looked at the menu, got waters, and decided we'd get a cocktail now and split a bottle later. I got an el diablo, which was quite refreshing. The lime wasn't just a garnish either, after squishing it into the drink, it made it taste more complete. We also got an amuse, which was made from golden beets, it was a puree with a dot of hot sauce (I think) and a leaf of parsley on top. It was quite earthy, and while not my favorite, at least a new flavor I got to experience. I wanted to try their oysters, so we decided to get three of each kind. Three rockefeller and three raw. It also came with some cute little Tabasco bottles you could take home. The raw were my favorite, but their rockefeller were also quite nice. I just enjoyed the raw more since you could taste the oyster better. They're super clean, not like oysters I've had before. The ocean flavor is very muted, I didn't really taste it. I could've ate a whole dozen of them if I weren't planning on eating a big dinner. Afterwards, my dad ordered their wedge salad while I got more raw oysters. While the salad is small, it is so good! It's one of the best salads I've had in a while. I love the big chunks of cheese on top, and the dressing is on the bottom so the lettuce and other toppings stay crisp. As for entrees, I was debating on whether or not to get the catfish or the whole fish. Our waiter was very informative and nice and let us know about the specials and his opinions on the menu before ordering as well as asking if we had any allergies or dietary restrictions at first introductions. I was hesitant about the bones, but he assured me they cut into the fish so that you can scrape away at the meat easily and have little bones. So, I got the red snapper, and was quite excited to try something new. I was also excited for the plantains as they are one of my favorite things that I don't get too often. My dad, on the other hand, got the pasta. Which was much like a carbonara. We then ordered a bottle, and found it quite nice. It was the cheapest cab they had, but it was from California, so I thought it would be nice. It was more smooth than I thought, which I'm not big on smooth, but still good nonetheless. Our food came out not that long after. Both my dad and I were astounded at the fish presentation. It was MASSIVE! The girl who gave us our food asked if I knew how to eat it and I replied I did not exactly. She informed me I started from the back, and with my information from earlier about the knife cuts, it was pretty easy to eat. It definitely gets messy, as you gotta get in there with your hands, so better do this with someone you're comfortable eating around. They fry was perfect, it was crisp and seasoned well, and the inside was tender and flaky. The Asian sauce glazed over it really added a good pop of flavor. The coconut rice was cooked amazing as well, it wasn't mushy or overcooked, it had great coconut taste, and with the fish it was just a great bite. The plantains were so nice as well. The outside was crisp with sugar, and the inside was mushy and sweet. I almost ate all of it, but had to take some rice and plantain for home. They make sure to fix your leftovers for you, so that's pretty neat. After all that, we decided to get something light. So, we got their créme brûlée. It had a light crust, and was really spot on. It was very custardy in consistency, almost like a flan. The top was warm from being toasted while the bottom was cold. You could also see all the vanilla bean granules at the bottom. Very traditional, very well balanced. It may be a simple dessert, but it is still quite lovely when done right. We got the check, paid, got a little brown bag for the wine, and were off. My dad claims it is one of the best fine dining restaurants he's been to. I think it is definitely one of my favorites for sure, and can see myself coming back. If you haven't been here, I suggest you do, the starters alone make it worth your while. read more