Let's get the important part out of the way first: Jose was outstanding.
He was friendly, professional, attentive without hovering, and somehow always managed to appear exactly when we needed something. Great service has become surprisingly rare these days, so when someone gets it right, they deserve to be recognized. Jose absolutely earned this five-star review.
As for the food...
The fresh fruit was genuinely fresh, which shouldn't be noteworthy, but somehow has become noteworthy.
The chicken quesadilla was an unexpected standout. Crispy on the outside, flavorful throughout, and not greasy in the slightest. I'd happily order it again.
The pancakes were... pancakes. They fulfilled their contractual obligation to be pancakes and nothing more. They simply had no aspirations beyond that.
The Fisherman's Platter was another pleasant surprise. The fish was crispy without being greasy, the shrimp were cooked well, and everything arrived hot.
My partner ordered a side of mashed potatoes with country gravy, and both were surprisingly excellent. The gravy deserves a mention. It had a rich, homemade quality that we both really enjoyed.
The strawberry milkshake was also excellent. I can't say with certainty whether it brings all the boys to the yard, but I can confirm it brought at least one very happy customer to the table.
The restaurant itself was clean, including the restroom. It requires an access code, which I appreciated, and the tropical-scented hand soap was an oddly pleasant touch. Someone is paying attention.
Another pleasant surprise for families: during the summer, kids eat free every day from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. We didn't know that walking in, so it was a nice surprise when our child's meal was taken off the bill. That brought our total from what would have been about $79 before tax to just under $69 before the tip. That's a genuinely helpful promotion.
If I were reviewing the food alone, this would probably land somewhere around two or three stars. The quesadilla, fresh fruit, Fisherman's Platter, mashed potatoes and gravy, and the milkshake genuinely surprised us, while a few other items simply weren't my cup of tea. That's perfectly okay--taste is subjective.
The clean restaurant, thoughtful touches, and especially Jose's service turned what would have been an average dinner into one worth writing about. Thanks again, Jose. read more