Incredibly tasty happy hour! Not a single bad bite in everything we ate and we ate a lot! I'd say expect them to be small bites as its tapas style but the burger is a nice touch to fill you up. The basque cheesecake was decadent and so tasty. I got the kalimotxo (wine+coke) which was nice but not as tasty as their tinto de verano (which was my personal fave when I was in Spain). They make their own chips too! They were so light and fluffy and felt like they melted in my mouth....being topped by jamon was just the pièce de résistance Service was great, the spot was decorated beautifully, and I enjoyed my visit. We only expected to get a few bites but everything just sounded so yummy and they do have valet which was nice (considering how hard it is to find street parking on the east side). read more

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Definitely my new favorite tapas restaurant. Definitely make your own reservation because it was full when we went. When we arrived, they were still getting ready our table so we did wait a little bit. But the hostess was so nice and then our waiter was amazing. I love how they explained each dish and knew what to recommend. And when I ordered our wine, I loved that the person that brought it out was like a huge enthusiast on it and explained to us all about it, which is so cool. I was so excited to know that they had real hormone ego from Spain. It was pricey, but that's just because of the import, but it was amazing. I was so happy it felt like I was back in Spain eating this cause it's literally my favorite thing to eat. We also got the Popeyes bravos, which was delicious the sauce and it was so good. We did order other things that I didn't post here but let me tell you everything we got was delicious. Everything is for sharing so you do need to go with that mentality about it. And as for the wine we asked for it to be in that special bottle because we wanted to do the whole thing of where we poured in our mouth which was really cute lol. The place is really cute. Has good music nice date night vibes or even go with your best friend vibes. read more

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Yeah it's pretty alright. A touch too fanciful in its aesthetic for what it's offering, and its locale, but for a hotel restaurant it strikes a fairly egalitarian tone. At least, I think if you aren't choosy (or budget constrained) then this place probably hits. Their happy hour is alright, their bar is probably trying too hard. read more

Six of us ate here last Friday evening and really enjoyed all of our food. A few of us had just gotten back from Madrid and everything tasted on par with what we'd had in Madrid! The patatas bravas and croquetas were especially well done. We also had great cocktails, which I usually get a photo of but for some reason forgot this time. I had Clear as Day cocktail because it had mezcal and I thought it was very well made! We tried and shared many items, including dessers, as shown in my photos and we had nothing left over! We were seated at a table/booth area which did make it a bit easier for us to talk despite the loud music. Our waitress was very helpful with recommendations but it did sometimes take us some time to find her when we were ready to order other items or to pay our bill. We had to flag down some other people to help. I look forward to going back again to try more items soon! read more

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What a find! I loved all the different dishes they had an each dish was a knockout. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other dishes. Service was great and friendly, where the chef even came out to check on us. The restaurant was beautifully decorated with nice vibes. I loved their tinto de verano cocktail. read more

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Restaurant week number three. Loved the pre fixe menu that gives ample options. Glad to see an Albariño on the wine list. Fairly quiet on a Sunday early evening, with inside and outside seating available. It took a bit for the first bites to come out which were two of each for the bruschetta type bites. All were delicious and above what I anticipated. The mushroom one was a bit odd just due to the difficultly to bite through the mushrooms. The potatoes were amazing along with the tomato salad. The star of meal was the snapper. OMG I could have picked up the plate and licked it dry. Only area for improvement would be to have the whole skin crispy. The edges were nice an crisp however the middle of the skin was cooked, but not crisp. Otherwise the flavor was amazing. Will def be back to try other things, Sunday is all day happy hour which is right up my alley. read more

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I was staying at the hotel this place is attached to but the foodie in me is glad to come here. The food is pretty to look at but I think the small bites were more of my favorite than the actual burger. I mean, I liked the burger but it wasn't anything too special to me. However, the potatoes were good and the presentation was on point. The Piquillo and cheese tosta was pretty good as well as the ham and anchovies. Yes, anchovies. The croquettes were ok but the ham was good (and extra cost). Overall, I'd come back for the small bites and the super friendly staff and bartenders. It was a slow night and kept me involved as they walked by. I appreciated that. Also, they dont tend to have any hot sauce around. They had to scramble in the back for some Sriracha. I appreciated that read more

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I remember when they were downtown and now that they are on the east side, it's better, IMO. I wanted to check out their happy hour, which is a really good deal! On Mondays, it's half off wine bottles. And their wines are priced fairly to begin with. We tried a listan negro, which I haven't had before, but fun to try. Our bartender Christian was fun to chat with and hear about the history and just talk about the food we had. Patatas bravas, the tuna pintxo and the burger were all delicious and you NEED to get the burnt basque cheesecake. There are a few of their classic dishes from before but i think this new menu is more approachable. The ambiance is lovely, they light candles when the sun sets and gives it a cozy vibe. It's a spacious restaurant at the corner. I hope they thrive because the drinks, service and food were delicious. read more

This beautiful restaurant was in our hotel and really busy on Friday & Saturday evening. We went on a Sunday and enjoyed our laid back dinner with good service. The beef & piquillo had lots of peppers on it. The croquetas were delicious as was the salad. Cheesecake was the best!! read more

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I came here with some friends for tapas and it was such a great experience! The place itself is really pretty, with a cool vibe and the area around is super nice too. We sat outside since it was too loud inside. The food was honestly delicious. First we got the tinto de verano and was so refreshing and every tapa we ordered was super tasty. The tortilla española was one of my favorites, the sashimi was fresh and the ham croquettes were incredible and finally we got the patatas bravas that were perfectly done and spicy. In general everything we tried was really good! Service was also good. We were helped by a guy who was still in training, but he did such a great job and made us feel very taken care of. Overall, this is a spot I would totally recommend if you want tasty tapas, great drinks and a fun atmosphere. read more

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4.5 stars Overall very cute vibes and good food. Food: Calamari - good Crab toast - good Mushroom toast- very good Kanpachi crudo - a bit fishy Steak - delicious Mushroom Bomba rice - delicious Burnt basque cheesecake - delicious Tarta - very good read more

Good tapas place for its sunday all day happy hour. All the drinks and tapas ordered were pretty good. The calamari was surprisingly better than I thought with the additions on the plate. The burger was also a pretty preim burger alone. I may want to come back and try the main dishes like the octopus and steak (which look a but pricier). Overall the restaurant was quite loud. When I walked in and saw a DJ I knew everyone was going to have to speak up. Luckily they put us in the chainmail room which was still loud but more bearable. If I could sit outside when it's less hot, I would. Our server was nice and informative, though she did forget to put in quite a few of our orders and one person got charged for an item that never came. It was corrected but ....ya know. Since we had a big party we were given complementary watermelon Ice cream thing. Which was nice cause I wasnt feeling much of the tapas desserts. Overall the happy hour was fair priced at over $100 for 2 people with drinks. The value may be more questionable if it didn't have the happy hour prices where going for the main course or ordering multiple burgers and all burgers would make me sense to satisfy a full meal. read more

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I was in between giving it 3 stars and 4 stars, let's say my actual star will be 3.5/5. I might return someday and update (hopefully with a better experience) but this is what we have for now. I discovered this restaurant while searching for a place to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. Even though we didn't go with this place, we decided to give it a try on a different occasion with the friends. I will have to start with the service because this was the biggest downside, unfortunately. Although our sever was objectively polite and checked on the table here and there, half of our tables order was missing (which was likely around 4-5 items total). In our side, burgers arrived before the rest of the appetizers/tapas arrived. The server gave as an excuse that it's her first day back after a while. We got a complimentary ice cream. For the price point of this restaurant, it would make sense to know a server's name (she didn't introduce herself) and have a manager stop by the table and at least acknowledge what happened. The food itself was fine. Burger was good, it was reasonably priced on the happy hour. I like the pickled pepper addition to it. Fried calamari was my favorites out of all we got. It was rich on flavor and crispy, the squid ink croquetas was great addition to it. We also had Croquetas de Bacalao which I could have too much but my boyfriend enjoyed quite a lot. Scarlet Crab Dip was a good light started but slightly on a bland side. But I actually enjoyed it a lot too. As for the drinks, we had three cocktails: Sandiarita was very flavorful and spicy -- essentially a spicy watermelon margarita Don Quixote was similar to Manhattan, nice and boozy, yet very smooth. Spanish G&T was light and refreshing. I can note that the cocktails were not very strong, I am very light weight when it comes to drinks, it hits me right the way usually, and these did almost nothing to me. The place itself was VERY loud. We requested to be seated away from the speakers since they had a DJ that evening, but it was still very loud. I don't know if other days ambiance is more intimate, but Sunday is likely not a good day if you're trying to have a relaxing and calm dinner. read more

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Came here for my birthday with my lovely wife. Had a great meal with good service from Nate. DJ had the place vibin to match the cool decor. We enjoyed everything but the standouts for us were the seared fish, the tuna crudo (seared tuna on a delicious green broth), the quail egg and mushroom toast, the patatas bravas (that pepper drizzle!), and the Bayonne ham and cheese toast. I greatly appreciated the complementary ham toast, to celebrate my birthday. The seared fish (rockfish) was really really good. Don't miss! The wagyu ribeye was cooked perfect, but it needed a pinch more salt. The calamari was good but a little chewy. The squid ink fritters that came with it were nice. The chorizo and tomato toast was mostly tomato flavor, not bad but not as good as the others. The Gilda (an anchovy filet with some vegetable garnishes) was nice but not life changing. The Spanish gin and tonic, was both delicious and good looking. If you have never tried a kalimotxo (red wine and coke, pronounced "calimocho"), and you like sangria, it's worth a try. We were able to find free parking on the street a block or two down from the restaurant. We enjoyed a cocktail across the street at Whisler's for dessert. Unfortunately, we ate too much to enjoy the Basque cheesecake that looks so delicious. Will come back with a larger group to try more things and enjoy the family style vibes read more

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We stopped in on a Wednesday night and really enjoyed everything about the meal. The majority of the items on the menu are gluten-free, which is a plus for me. The inside of the restaurant is comfortable, and when we went not overly crowded. What stood out most was the service and the food. My only criticism would be slightly larger portion sizes for some of the shareable stuff given the price points. Overall, I would highly recommend this place. It had a great vibe and since it's co-located in a hotel, they had valet parking, which was nice. read more

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Amazing happy hour!! Everyday from 3/5! We stopped by with a friend and our dogs and sat outside around 4ish. We ordered the tomato salad, the patatas bravas, the croquetas de jamón, the burger and our friend also ordered the balacao croquetas! After 5 they do regular dinner menu, we also ordered pan con tomate and finished with the cheesecake which was AMAZING. We loved everything - great flavors and pretty good deal for happy hour prices! Also got the sandiarita - watermelon marg and my husband got the Spanish g/t - watermelon definitely more sweet and chili flavor and the Spanish g/t more classic lighter option Service was perfect, everything came out quick and hot! Super beautiful interior decor and plenty of bathrooms! Street parking is best for us but there is valet option too. Dog friendly! read more

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Great spot for happy hour! Love their Kalimotxo drinks with red and white wine. I could eat 50 of their patatas bravas appetizers. Their burger is also great. Inside is beautifully decorated and service is always kind and helpful. I will say the happy hour prices may look cheaper but for some of the apps you are getting less food than the normal order. read more

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This is a Spanish tapas styled restaurant and I was excited to try it. The interior is so beautiful! Even the bathrooms are fancy! This looks like a place where you would need a reservation. We did make a reservation but there were plenty of open seats. I've eaten in Spain before and was really surprised that Kalimotxo did not have paella, which is the traditional Spanish rice dish. I feel like it's such a classic that it should not be missed and in fact, the only rice dish they had was a vegetarian dish, Bomba rice and mushrooms. I have nothing against vegetarian dishes but I usually prefer dishes with meat. We did end up getting it and while the mushrooms were flavorful, the rice really soaked up the sauce causing the overall dish to be salty. If you eat this with chips, it would be a nice balance. Tapas are meant to be shared dishes and that's exactly what we did! We ordered Boquerones en Vinagre, Pork milanesa, Croquetas de Jamón, and Bayonne Ham & Anchovy. The croquetas were so good! I would get this again. Probably skip on the pork milanesa, which we actually didn't know what it was. The egg is beaten and poured on top of what appears to be fried pork. This is okay except I feel like it's such a basic dish and would much rather get more of the tasty, smaller bites. You order by writing the number of each dish you want on the menu. You could have tally marks but personally I feel that could be confusing....two tallies could look like the number 11 but definitely confirm with your server! Street or valet parking. read more

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Authentic, high end Spanish fare in a stylish environment. We came here for New Year's Eve. I may be slightly biased because I did not know dinner would be at 10:30 PM. So, I was super full by the time I came here after pre-dinner, lol. Not the best pre-cursor to a giant, 6 course prie fixe meal ($95). I guess I will break down the meal by each course. Primera: Four bite sized items. These contained lots of exotic ingredients (pickled anchovy, crab, roe, beef tartare, Jamon with croqueta). I had bites of each and they were yummy. Segundo: Tuna Crudo - I had a bite of this. Seemed fine. Charcuterie - I had nibbles of each and the best item was definitely the crispy baguette with the tomato butter. Also had 3 types of cheeses and 3 types of meats. Cuarto: Paella - I love paella, and this one was disappointing :( Slightly bland and very mushy. Quinto: Texas Prime Steak - Delicious, seemed to be cooked rare, my favorite. The roasted mushrooms were flavorful heaven. Sexto: Dessert - Basque cheesecake ice cream with sherry - wasn't the biggest fan. Really salty - I love a good sweet and salty combination but this one aired on being overwhelming. It was an huge amount of food for the amount we paid - I just wish we had been hungry, lol. Staff was attentive, but had weird vibes - perhaps of all the uneaten food they had to bust from our table, lol. read more

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Finally got the chance to check out Kalimotxo with some friends during their happy hour, which is every day from 3-5. After seeing it on social media for months, it's been on my list for a while. I am Spanish, myself, and am usually picky when it comes to Spanish food in the U.S., as it is oftentimes inauthentic and too expensive. Kalimotxo was a modern spin on typical Spanish dishes. Soon after sitting down, our server Ruben brought out some olives and "callos", which is a typical tapa made with chickpeas and meat. The callos were flavorful and authentic, but definitely a really small portion for 4 people. Next, we ordered jamón with chips ($12). The jamón was dry and lacked flavor and it was weird to serve it with chips. That's not traditional and I've never eaten it that way in Spain. The whole dish had perhaps 2 pieces of jamón ripped up into smaller pieces. The patatas bravas were tasty, as were the boquerones. One thing I will say is I think it would be important for all servers to really know details about the menu. For example, one of my friends asked our server what boquerones are, and our server said "it's like a Spanish sardine" which is not true. Boquerones are the anchovy fish before it is dried and prepared as a traditional anchovy. Finally, the croquetas de bacalao were surprisingly tasty! This may have been my favorite thing we ordered. Not pictured is the wine and cider we ordered. Both were good! All in all... PROS: happy hour every day with good deals for drinks and food. We also did not have a reservation and were easily able to get a table for 4 on a Saturday. Service was friendly and the space was well-decorated and aesthetically pleasing. CONS: expensive and very small portions. Very unique and "out there" dishes, making most of the menu not super authentic to traditional Spanish cuisine. read more

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This is a pleasant surprise to the Austin food scene - serving really tasty tapas. Maybe the best in Austin. We ordered a bunch of plates and everything was absolute perfection. The restaurant is swanky and the service was impeccable. Hope they can keep operating at this caliber as it was truly a wonderful experience. read more

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I had the Basque cheesecake and a Spanish G&T -- absolutely incredible. I'm very particular about Basque cheesecake (it's one of my favorite desserts), and this is hands down the best one in Austin. Perfectly creamy texture, just the right balance of sweetness and richness, and that signature caramelized top was spot on. The Spanish G&T was refreshing and paired surprisingly well with the cheesecake -- a really nice balance between citrusy and herbal notes. Service was really fast and friendly, which made the experience even better. The vibe at Kalimoto is also on point -- great atmosphere, good music, and a place that just feels effortlessly cool. read more

Kalimotxo - Basque cheesecake and a Spanish G&T - Spanish Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came for the happy hour specials. THe drinks looked good and the food was decent. Lot of options for tapas but lot of fried food. Decent place for a quick bite. read more

I visited Kalimotxo for happy hour and loved it! They have awesome happy hour deals. A burger for $10 in the economy? Count me in! The burger was delicious!!! I also tried a Spanish classic cocktail (red wine + Coca Cola)! I was very pleased with this as well. They also have so many other options on the HH menu! I need to come back & try the dinner menu! read more

Kalimotxo - Happy Hour Burger - Spanish Near Me - Austin, Texas

wow! We looked into happy hours at this fabulous, fabulous place! Yeah! Nate was perfect in recommending food and guiding our ordering wine and not over-ordering food. Portion sizes are generous! Wonderful experience. read more

Kalimotxo - Best service ever! Nate recommendations DELUXE! - Spanish Near Me - Austin, Texas

Atmosphere was cute, food was amazing, service was really good. Went on a Saturday evening and they were super attentive but kind of wish they let us eat slower. It was busy so I get it Drinks: orange wine, bad rabbit, Kalimotxo, kaixo, espresso martini. All were great!! Food: wagyu steak, cheese plate, chorizo plate, piquillo & cheese Tosta. All of the food was amazing! The steak was so soft and cooked perfectly read more

Kalimotxo - Orange wine super rare to find - Spanish Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food was amazing. The ambience was really pretty but so importantly the manager, Alex had such a great personality. I'm from Dallas coming to Austin and having service as great as the three restaurants I went to tonight is really hard to find but try out the cheesecake. They were sold out by the time I got there, but I was still very surprised and excited to come back and try it. read more

The menu is a bit unbalanced. Lots of heavy selections and food was just okay. Kind of pricey for what you get and cocktails were also just okay. It's a beautiful restaurant. I just wish the food was better. read more

Solely based on cocktails at the bar, I have to shout the decor and design of this spot is so chic and very ambiance-forward. The music was setting the tone and although we were there a bit early on a Sunday, it was evident there's so much energy and potential for it to be a packed house. Main bar beautifully wraps around and extends across the main floor with plenty of seating. You'll even notice their outdoor patio seating and this is adjacent to the Arrive Austin Hotel. This is a Spanish tapas forward restaurant and although I can't speak on it, I saw a few tables who were quite happy with their food. The day we went my friends and I were able to take advantage of their drink specials and they had plenty of options around $10 a bevvie. We spent about thirty minutes there and it was quite enjoyable. read more

Went here with my sister whom lives in Austin and it was fantastic vibe place to chill, relax over cocktails and tapas. Great & attentive service from our waitress and the drinks & the foods are just great and very delis. Definitely a fun place for us siblings to catch-up. read more

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Had a delicious dinner at kalimotxo! The restaurant is located in the east sixth neighborhood, near a lot of bars! They focus on Spanish tapas and have a couple of big plates, all of which we tried were amazing. The tuna crudo came with a tasty gazpacho verde sauce that was really good. Our favorite dish of the night was the beef & piquillos. This was SOOO good. The beef was very fresh and all the component came together really well. We also ordered the calamari, which while good was nothing extraordinary. The patatas bravas was really good, and I highly recommend it as a side for the bigger plates. The grilled whole fish was also really good. I was not expecting the sauce to taste like that, but eating it every bite kept on getting better. Do be aware there are fish bones! Overall, I would definitely come back for good food, vibes, and drinks! read more

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3.6 stars. When you walk into this restaurant it's a great vibe for a Friday night. Dimly lit candle lights DJ booth. Aesthetically pleasing. The food was interesting to try but nothing really " WOW'd" me. I would like to go back and give this place another try. read more

They have a wonderful tapas menu. Stand out dishes for me are the Boquerones en vinagre, pan-seared cod, and pan con tomate (which reads as too simple to be good but is delicious). Their patatas bravas soft on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside - I always order them despite not being a fan of potatoes. The sommelier is a pleasure to talk to and gives excellent advice. I always sit on the outdoor patio but the decor inside is attractive. The service is impeccable. read more

Spacious and upbeat restaurant that had tremendous tapas. The service was very good and the atmosphere was open, clean and welcoming.

I was lucky enough to go for their opening and wow, I had one of the best meals! I just left and I already can't wait to go back! The place is (for lack of other words) sexy, dark, gorgeous furnitures and decor, very intimate and good for a romantic dinner of a work dinner. Somehow it just works. The bar is really pretty and their bartenders are so good, this is one of these rare times I could find a non alcoholic cocktail that was actually delicious. The alcohol Spanish G&T also was as good as it gets. The food... I tried a lot but here were my top choices. Note that the portions are really generous so pick a few and add more as you go: - the chorizo!! Give me 20 plates of these please!! Portico - the tuna cruddo, delish!! That verde sauce is to die for - the croquetas de Jamon, delicious!! Tastes like Spain - the chorizo toasta bites were so tasty to get started - Beef & Piquillos Carpaccio was more than I could eat- so good, but a lot of raw meet - the prawns are on the pricey side ($45 for 3), but the butter is so good. Fair warning, you have to open them yourself and it's messy so avoid on a first date night - the wagyu ribeye with sherry sauce holy moly that was absurd good- if you have $70+ to spend please do yourself a favor and get it!! - basque cheesecake was yummy!!! Overall an outstanding experience, the service was excellent, the food delicious, the place gorgeous, and I'm so excited to welcome back Kalimotxo on this part of town! read more

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A new(ish) restaurant under the Arrive hotel (where Vixen's Wedding used to be). Love the new concept of Spanish wine and tapas! Every bite was delicious and fresh (especially the anchovies, jamón, and tuna). The croquetas melt in your mouth and are a must try. Bacalao reminded me of fish and chips from a pub (aka nothing outstanding). We sat at the bar and the service was excellent. Definitely worth a try! read more

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First review of the new year and I wanted to write about an excellent dining experience. Alas, Kalimotxo fell short. First, we were seated by the main door on a chilly windy day even though the restaurant was nearly empty on a Wednesday. We had a sweet and well-meaning server but she was clearly untrained and overwhelmed when we asked about gluten-free options (I'm not sure she knew what gluten was and proceeded to tell us that the bomba rice and several other items had gluten, which they didn't once we checked with the kitchen). Eventually, a different server came by and took away our menus - not even checking if we had ordered yet. The drinks were really tiny portions for $15 - not even half a whiskey glass quantity and that's with a huge ice cube in it. Food was bland and completely uninteresting. The bomba rice - costing $28 - could benefit from some herb or seasoning. We actually didn't even finish having half of it between the two of us because it was so bland. The peppers were the only item with some flavors in the sauce. We were really surprised that we spent $100 for 2 girls with tax/tip and left unsatisfied. We ordered two sides and an entree, and a drink each. They have stripped away the cool decor from this space that was formerly Vixen's Wedding. Also had a work group or something who were so loud and obnoxious at the bar area that conversation was impossible to hear at our table in the restaurant area. For a restaurant charging premium prices, the service, ambiance, drinks and food were too casual and careless. read more

Wanted to love Kalimotxo -- and honestly, the atmosphere had me hopeful. The space is dim, sexy, and welcoming in all the right ways. But unfortunately, the food couldn't carry the vibe. We ordered the bravas potatoes, pan con tomate, mushroom egg tosta, tuna pintxo, and the dry-aged pork chop. The highlights of the night were honestly the small bites -- the mushroom egg tosta and tuna pintxo were both delicious. The tosta could've used a little more seasoning or a savory spread, but it was still enjoyable. The pan con tomate was a solid dish -- charred bread topped with a bruschetta-style tomato that had great garlic, citrus, and freshness. No complaints there. Now for the letdowns. The patatas bravas came out looking incredible -- smothered in what appeared to be a garlicky paprika aioli. First bite? Completely flavorless. The potatoes were soft and soggy with zero crispness, and there was such a lack of seasoning that we actually had to ask our server for salt. For a dish that's supposed to be bold and punchy, it fell completely flat. We waited about 45 minutes for the dry-aged pork chop. Our server did warn us it could take up to 30 minutes, so I'll extend some grace there -- but we were not busy by any stretch. We were holding out hope that the pork chop would redeem the evening. It did not. It was dry and, again, severely under-seasoned. We each took a single bite and boxed the rest up... for the dogs. That says enough. On top of everything, our server seemed like he genuinely did not want to be there. Not rude, just very visibly checked out -- no warmth, no personality. In a restaurant with this kind of concept and price point, hospitality matters. The bones are there for Kalimotxo to be a really special spot. The atmosphere is doing all the right things. But the kitchen needs to season with confidence and the front-of-house needs to show up with some energy. I'd consider giving it another shot one day, but it would take some convincing read more

The best Pintxos in Austin. They only have a few to pick from, but the ones they do have are truly outstanding. Especially the boquerones, which you really can't find good ones in Austin. We sat at the bar yesterday and had the best bartender. She was attentative, personable, and quick. read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience here was so completely underwhelming that I felt compelled to share. For the price point, you expect at least a baseline level of attentiveness and execution, but this meal failed on both fronts. The Service From the moment we walked in, the service was disorganized and indifferent. After being seated, it took nearly 20 minutes just for a server to greet us and take our drink order. The Wait: Our appetizers arrived after our main courses, which completely disrupted the flow of the meal. The Attitude: When we politely pointed this out, our server didn't apologize, but instead offered a defensive shrug. Empty water glasses sat ignored on the edge of the table for the entire night, and trying to flag someone down for the check felt like an endurance sport. The Food Unfortunately, the kitchen didn't do anything to save the evening. Appetizers: The calamari was incredibly rubbery and lacked any seasoning whatsoever--it tasted entirely like the oil it was fried in. Entrées: I ordered the steak medium-rare, but it arrived at the table gray, dry, and unequivocally well-done. My partner's pasta dish was drowning in a heavy, broken sauce that was broken and pooling oil at the bottom of the bowl. The Verdict: A restaurant can sometimes get away with slow service if the food is spectacular, or vice versa. But when both the kitchen and the front-of-house completely miss the mark, there is no reason to return. Management seriously needs to retrain their staff and look at what's happening on the line. Highly do not recommend. read more