1/6/2023. Armonk, NY. Dinner with friends. This is my 4th visit. It's large with a main floor and upstairs dinning areas. The bar on the main floor is quite lively and crowded. Had martinis, while waiting for our table, Chopin, no vermouth, olives, stirred, not shaken. Probably, 5 or 6 oz in size. Nice! This restaurant is always crowded, yet it's not noisy and you can talk with your friends. We sat up stairs. We shared a huge porter house, medium rare and perfectly cooked. Sides of fries and asparagus complimented the stake. We shared a chopped salad, very good. The food was washed down it down with a mediocre California Pinot Noir. The service was very friendly and efficient. If in the area it's worth a visit. read more

I've eaten there about a half dozen times for brunch and dinner I keep hoping for a memorable experience but am constantly disappointed Food is not prepared well, usually overcooked, some servers are ok, the rest are on Mars Despite the Wine Spectator wine list review you will overpay for so-so food and service read more

This place exceeded our expectations. We have visited this place twice and they remain consistent. We have tried their brunch and dinner menus. Excellent. The service is great and the ambiance is fantastic. read more

Food was delicious and the portions were larger than I expected. They ran out of dry aged steak for two, so we ordered regular rib eye and duck breast. Steak was top notch. Still dreaming about it. Barn salad was amazing and again, there was enough to share between two people. Seafood Risotto was very well done too. They don't skimp on quality ingredients and there wasn't one dish we didn't love. As I'm writing this review, I've made another reservation for our upcoming anniversary dinner. Armonk is fortunate to have a great restaurant like this in their neighborhood. read more

I came here for dinner with my husband and we were really excited to try it. I ordered a drink that I thought would be right up my alley because it had espresso-flavored tequila (I thought similar to Cafe Patron which is one of my favorites) with clove. The drink itself was SO clove heavy - it was a little tough to get down. Also, it had coffee beans in it, so every time I went to sip it, the beans got stuck to my upper lip until finally I just stuck my fingers into the martini glass to remove them. My husband enjoyed his drink. For appetizers, we started with the fried calamari, which was done very nicely and came with three different sauces. My favorite was the green mint/cilantro sauce that was identical in flavor to what you would receive in an Indian restaurant when ordering samosas. We also ordered the grilled octopus which came with white lima beans. I loved the octopus and while the portion was large, I felt that there were WAY too many beans. I would've liked more octopus. For entrees, I went with the grilled swordfish atop butternut squash risotto (which had brussels leaves and mushrooms in it). It was a big piece of fish with a lot of risotto - I was surprised! The risotto seemed very salty to me, though. Heating up my leftovers the next day, however, it tasted much better. I enjoyed it more the 2nd time around. My husband ordered the cod, which was cooked very well. We didn't order dessert but instead ordered two cappuccinos. I would have liked some cinnamon sprinkled on top (especially since we don't put any sweetener in our coffees/cappuccinos), but oh well. Staff was friendly and attentive, the space is beautiful (albeit a little loud), and the food was pretty good. Usually when I spend a lot of money on dinner it's very worth it but I wasn't wowed this time. This is probably more like 3.5 stars. read more

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Good food, something for everyone. We are gluten-free and there were no problems finding yummy options. Really delicious fun atmosphere great for small group! read more

Had a pleasant and reasonable lunch experience yesterday. The lunch special is such a steal. What I love best are their salads though. I had to order three kinds after I had one already. The dressings are unique and special. The leaves are just dressed the right way, not smothered and not overbearing. I just wish I was still hungry so I can try the other salads. Too bad I live and work further down in New York and may not be able to frequent this place. And for it's price it's worth it. I would highly recommend if in the area. read more

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I've had two experiences with Modern Barn. The first I picked up during restaurant week and brought food home for me and my lady. It was good; I imagine it would have been much better if we had been able to sit and order at the restaurant so you've got to take the carry out with a grain of salt. I've also stopped in for a cocktail after work and had one of the best Manhattans of my life. Great atmosphere and beautiful space. I'd recommend to anyone looking to grab an informal bite or popping in for a drink. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

Fine atmosphere, nothing special. Spectacular place for brunch, well cooked food. Great service, waiters are always trying hard to make your experience delightful. Must have french toast. read more

Horrible management, literally threatened my husband when he complained about bad food. Will never go back. Zero stars.

Good service, modern pretty restaurant. Food ok. Bar service good. I expected better. Not thrilled.

Outstanding in every way. Each course was delicious and unique. The service was impeccable and it was a perfect way to celebrate a special night. read more

The good, no great wait staff the waiters and servers are extremely attentive, your water glass will never go empty nor your wine glass. Also the building is beautiful and the upstairs area is a terrific spot for a large party. The soup appetizer is fantastic. Vegetables and potatoes were delicious. Red wine was great and selection was broad. The so-so the chardonnay wine is acceptable but not very good. The beer selection is pretty bad. The bad. Only one bathroom upstairs for a very large party. Brownie dessert was from Costco in a plastic tub. Avoid the brownie ala mode dessert at all costs. The ugly. The steak was overcooked, I asked for a med rare steak, it was Brown throughout, sent it back 2x and got a mostly Brown steak both times. This restaurant offers rare and black and blue, so quite possible medium rare means something completely different from what I'm used to. read more

Please do not go to this restaurant if you don't want covid! Their staff does not wear masks and went to an anniversary party 4/25 and so far 10 people in the party have covid! When notified they didn't care read more

Celebrated 2 birthdays with family. We shared the antipasto and hummus boards which were both good. For dinner we ordered the duck, shrimp with pasta, chicken, pork chop, tuna and lamb. Everything was great except for the lamb. It was almost all fat, and not edible. We advised the staff, however there was some confusion and they thought we wanted to "congratulate" the chef on the lamb. Waiter came over to clarify and said he would speak to the manager. The manager never came over and they did nothing to accommodate. Disappointed. read more

Don't know what happened to this place but food was not up to par. Thanksgiving dinner was just pitiful. Ordered dark meat Turkey dinner and received what looked like stew. Cornbread stuffing was a muffin cup hard dry plop on the plate, mealie and over herb seasoned. Brussel spouts were boiled or steamed not roasted. Gravy was thick and broken. Desert was prepackaged defrosted pumpkin cheesecake but more pumpkin-obviously cutting back on the cream cheese. Appetizer appeared to be an RD frozen Mac and cheese fritter. So disappointing. Manager was gracious, but a spoiled Thanksgiving dinner for sure. read more

Moderne Barn Restaurant - What was supposed to be Turkey Dinner. - New American Near Me - Armonk, New York

The ambiance of this place gave me NYC vibes. The cauliflower was freaking delicious and not to mention GLUTEN FREE! Our server was very sweet and very attentive. Will definitely return. read more

Very attentive staff. The food and wine selection were both very good. It was a nice experience both times.

The food and service is amazing. I would recommend 10 out of 10 times. I have been there multiple times in the past year, and I'll keep going back. read more

Moderne Barn Restaurant - New American Near Me - Armonk, New York

Amazing food and service highly recommend! Enjoyed the ambiance and customer service!

We ordered sparkling water, ny strip loin, the barn burger, pork chops and a side of mashed potatoes. Great place for celebratory dinner as we heard the waiters singing happy birthday at the next table. read more

I hosted my daughter's Baby Shower at Moderne Barn in their private room. We were a party of 28 for a Sunday brunch. The service from the initial conversation with Chelsea, Private Event Director to every person involved was outstanding. The Shower was perfect- from the exceptional food to the flawless timing. every aspect was anticipated. Seamless. Can't wait to host another event there! All my guest raved about the event! read more

Fantastic evening at the Moderne Barn!! Everything from the ambiance, to the beautifully plated food, and great service! I have had this restaurant on my list for a while and it was on the Spring HV Restaurant Week list with a great menu so we jumped in and got a reservation!! I started off with the "Shrimp Bisque", which was excellent!! My husband had "Nonna's Meatballs" with the fresh Ricotta he said it was so good he could've had another round! For dinner we both had the Filet Mignon. It was probably the best cooked steak I ever had, well at least in my top five! The mashed potatoes were creamy and perfect and the bordelaise sauce was so rich and complimented the steak perfectly. My only issue was with the green beans which were a little to under cooked for my liking but still tasted great!! For dessert we had the "Cast Iron Brownie a la Mode". It was very sweet, lucky me as I have an aggressive sweet tooth!! It was really a butterscotch blondie in a hot skillet with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch sauce and it was excellent! Our daughter chose to order off the regular menu. She ordered the "Pretzel Bites in Formage Fondue" which was plated like a piece of art!! No really, it was served on a glass pallete and tasted great!! She also tried the homemade mac & cheese which was served in a beautiful hot iron skillet also very yummy. Lastly, she had the "Chocolate Pot de Creme" for dessert. This was also just as beautiful looking as it tasted!! She said that this dessert tasted like heaven. All in all, we enjoyed everything here from the wine, all the beautifully plated food to the very attentive service. My family will definitely be back here in the future. Very impressive Moderne Barn, thank you for the great evening!! read more

Moderne Barn Restaurant - Cast Iron Brownie a la Mode - New American Near Me - Armonk, New York

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Food was very tasty. Got the rock shrimp (5 stars), arugula salad (meh, 3 stars, maybe my expectations and excitement were too high; it has goat cheese and strawberries, yum! But maybe not enough?) , pork chops (5 stars), and duck (5 stars), plus brownie dessert (5 stars). My main was the duck and id highly recommend it. Desserts aren't that large so maybe not great for sharing :-p They accidentally brought out our salad and apps and mains all at the same time, so dinged a star for service bc that's weird... but the waiter acknowledged it right away and gave us a comped glass of wine. Definitely a happening place. Seemed to be filled to capacity this Saturday night. There were many groups celebrating birthdays too! read more

This is a beutiful restaurant which is the only positive thing I can say. This restaurant is totally disorganized with no clear management visible. The buspeople wear their masks below their nose and no one corrects them. Our drink order disappeared and after 20 minutes had to be reordered. The next table got their main courses before the table was cleared from appetisers. My barn burger came with the bun that I instructed to omit, the bacon was pre-cooked and tough and the berger was medium well and I asked for rare. My friends salmon, which was ordered rarish was overcooked. This is a pricey spot that does not have its act together. read more

So sad to see this place go downhill. When you walk in, you are smacked in the face with the smell of mold. They must have had a leak somewhere and it caused this awful smell. I should have left, but decided to give it a try. (never trust a restaurant that doesnt smell like food!) the staff is underwhelming, with nary a smile or interest in the customer. Do not expect to have your glass filled with water more than once, because they leave a lukewarm bottle of tap water on the table. The pasta dishes make them the most money, yet the portion is woefully small. The fish was okay, my husband thought it was a little overcooked but ate it anyway. Good wine list if you drink. Bar action was busy read more

Food quality and choices were excellent. At times service was a bit slow and for a restaurant of this level I expected more from "requesting a wine with our meal". I know what we want but I would also like to see what is recommended, here the service as lacking. This was unusual as I used to receiving top tier, but within our budget, recommendations. read more

Very disappointed. The Cobb salad was overpriced for what it was. No bacon, no dressing, no pickle, limp lettuce and hardly any blue cheese which was promised in menu. $19.00 without any add ons. Grandson's chicken tenders were black and over done. He usually eats everything but did not want to take leftovers home. Daughter-in-law had a Caesar salad which had no dressing and tired salad, very little cheese. On plus side two people had hanger steak that was cooked as requested and tender. The service was prompt and efficient. read more

Food was ok, customer service was very disappointing. The server, Caesar, was extremely rude and unprofessional! It was such an odd experience, he was handing out appetizers and completely ignored me. When dessert and coffee were being served, no one asked if we wanted regular/decaf, tea, etc. Coffee was served randomly to people at my table. I asked Caesar for tea and his response was, "Oh, you want tea"? I received my tea and there was no milk or a spoon! It's not rocket science! I tried to speak to the assistant manager (can't remember his name) and the manager, Marisa, but they were no where to be found! If you're going to charge top dollar for food, customer service should be your #1 priority! read more

I'm done with this place. Done. I don't know what has happened as it used to be a steadily reliable place with good food and attentive service. I feel like if you're not a regular or a celebrity, you get short shrift. We were there on Father's Day. My 40.00 Lobster Cobb salad came out with the wrong lettuce, suspicious looking tomatoes and brown avocado. It took three different waiters and three explanations to get something that looked decent. It took 20 minutes to get butter for the bread. This is not the first time I've had a bad experience, but I swear to God, it's the last time. Never going there again. read more

First time coming here with the family. The meal was average from beginning to end. We had calimari which was over breaded, a basil flat bread pizza which was fine but not great. I had the barn burger (picture attached). The burger was mediocre, the patty was too big in my opinion and the bun was not good at all. Skipped desert. Service was friendly and quick. read more

Moderne Barn Restaurant - New American Near Me - Armonk, New York

We had a celebration of my mom's life and Moderne Barn handled our group of 50 seamlessly. It was perfect. Food was delicious. The service was discrete, but available. Ambiance very pleasant. Highly recommend for a large group. read more

Last night I went to Moderne Barn for a guy's night out with a friend and we took our sons with us. I typically don't write reviews and typically don't eat steak when not at a NYC steakhouse but I was in the mood and now feel compelled to write a review on my experience. After reviewing the menu I was thinking of ordering the Duck that is always good and my go to. This restaurant is amazing the Chef Ethan Kostbar knows his stuff and runs a tight ship. My son noticed the table next to us eating steak and asked me what they were having. It was a Ribeye and we asked him if it was good. He told us the meat was something special, "Chef's Exclusive" and he frequents the restaurant weekly for "his steak". My friend concurred and told me and my son he too comes often and enjoys the steak section of the menu. We had a whole conversation about how I wouldn't think to get a steak everything else is so good here but, I was in the mood and after reviewing The Chef's Exclusive section on the menu I decided to get the NY Strip. This restaurant is always really Good, always consistent, the staff is helpful, attentive and all around GREAT, but that's not even the point of this review. The steak was so good I was shocked, So much so I ordered another one to go and if more people knew about this, I'm thinking they would too. It was another great experience at the barn and now I have another reason to go there more often. STEAK. Tip my hat to this restaurant few places are good at anything but one, they seem to be the jack of all. Order the Chef's Exclusive. read more

Moderne Barn Restaurant - The Chef's Exclusive steak that they have to offer - New American Near Me - Armonk, New York

Moderne Barn is a great place to go for a night out or for a delectable meal with friends and family. You wouldn't know it from the outside, but this restaurant is HUGE inside and can house parties of any size. This restaurant does seem to get booked quickly on weekends, though, so book ahead--especially for large parties. My family and I came here around 7:30 on a Saturday night and the place was hopping. The restaurant was dimly lit and Christmas lights were hanging everywhere--it was beautifully decorated. We were led upstairs to sit on the second floor, which was intimate and quieter with a window that looks down on the first floor. Since my family likes to go all out, we ordered a lot of appetizers before our main courses. For appetizers, we ordered the mezze plate ($16), the mushroom pizza, and the Caesar salad. Out of the three, the best was by far the pizza, which was dominated by caramelized onions and sundries tomatoes. The worst appetizer was definitely the mezze plate, which had both disappointing portions and less-than-satisfactory dips. For $16, the plate had only 3 pieces of feta and about a tablespoon of hummus--a huge waste of money! Everyone was extremely pleased with their main courses. To eat, I ordered the swordfish ($30) that came with acorn squash and asparagus. The swordfish was cooked well (not overdone) and the sauce didn't overwhelm it. The acorn squash was a bit weird--it came in its shell and definitely didn't excite me. Others at my table ordered the seafood risotto, the hangar steak, the ribeye, and a salad. Everyone left with a smile on their faces! We were full from dinner come dessert, but we ordered beignets nonetheless. What a mistake! These were terrible--they were hard on the outside, as if they had been sitting outside for days. Even the chocolate sauce tasted like dark, bitter chocolate. We never leave desserts, but we left beignets for the waiter to bus. All in all, this meal was close to 5 stars, save for a few overpriced dishes that didn't justify their price tag. I will definitely be back. read more

Moderne Barn Restaurant - Mezze plate - New American Near Me - Armonk, New York

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For my parents' 32nd anniversary, my brothers and I decided to treat them to dinner at Moderne Barn. Located right off I-684, the restaurant is on the tail end of a strip of stores. Don't let that fool you, though - Moderne Barn is a classy establishment, with the quality of food (and prices) to match. The restaurant itself is fairly large, and somewhat holds true to its name by being decorated as a modern-esque barn. The ceilings are high with lovely chandeliers hanging, dark wood tones, low lighting, and an overall upscale feeling to it. There's a large bar lining one of the walls of the restaurant and a second floor for dining as well. Because if its size, the restaurant can be somewhat loud but it comes with the territory. The menu has a number of new and classic American dishes with a couple of twists thrown in. To start I went with the Vietnamese fried popcorn rock shrimp. It was presented beautifully and was full of flavor - easily the highlight of my meal. It came paired with red cabbage and roasted peanuts which really cinched it; I was also impressed with the generous portion. We also decided to share the black mission fig flatbread pizza which was pretty tasty - I would have liked to see more goat cheese but that's just my personal preference. For my main I had the thick-cut pork chop which was served with provolone polenta and topped with red bell peppers, onions, and a balsamic sauce. The pork chop was very tasty, very thick and the sauce complimented it well. The polenta was super creamy but was a little on the lukewarm side. For dessert I had the strawberry waffle shortcake, which was basically a strawberry shortcake with waffles subbing for the shortbread. The waffle and whipped cream tasted super fresh and was a nice finisher to the meal. Overall a great experience at Moderne Barn; it's upscale yet relaxed and they serve solid food. I would be interested in coming back to explore the menu more and to try their brunch. Happy anniversary mom & dad! read more

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A very good restaurant in most respects. The food was very good and the service was top rate. My swordfish was just slightly over- cooked but still had wonderful flavor. My wife had the tuna, which she loved. Fish taco appetizer was also delicious. The salted caramel chocolate dessert was tasty but not as special, in our view, as we anticipated given other reviews. The skillet-brownie lacked richness, and was thus disappointing. The doughnuts, however, were excellent.... just the right consistency and flavor without feeling oily. The wines are very expensive ... most were over $100. So we asked the sommelier for some tips. He recommended two Pinot Noirs that were very reasonable and delicious.... The first, at $46, was an organic Pinot from Oregon. I was skeptical at first, but the wine was surprisingly flavorful, albeit a bit thin. A second wine from the same producer, although California-grown, was $70 and had very similar flavors with just a touch more body and spice. Fun to taste them both. I'm glad we asked for help. read more

Went for Valentine's dinner last night and had an okay time. This is one of those reviews where if the food was cheaper then I would be lenient on the ratings. The food is not at all bad here but when a Pork Chop cost $30 and this place wants to roll with the big dogs I have to rate it as such. The menu here is what a restaurant would serve if Whole Foods opened a fancy restaurant in the space of what used to be a barn. Almost every other thing is gluten free and organic and none of it (that we ordered) was flavor full or extra ordinary or worthy of the hefty prices. My pork chop with Spanish onions on a bed of polenta was bland. The flavorless polenta with pork chop is not a good combination when the chop is thick and unseasoned. My wife's hanger steak was without flavor and presented rather poorly on a brown plate with a little cup of poorly made chimichurri sauce (see my pictures). That is not saying the food was bad BUT in 2015 there are way too many other Westchester/New York restaurants that will give you a better dining experience for the same price or less. The décor and ambiance was very nice. The crowd was older for a Friday night and not loud or obnoxious. The staff was friendly and service was fast. They have an extra guy there to go over the wine list with you. I had the 'RAFFY' Malbec and it was okay. Nothing to write home about especially when paying $10 for a glass of it. Had the prices been much lower then this venue would get a 3 or 4 star rating but I must consider the pricing and as a result rate it a solid 2. read more

Moderne Barn Restaurant - Thick Cut Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Armonk, New York

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This place is trendy and attractive but if you want to actually have a conversation with your dinner mate, forget about it. We sat upstairs (a rear section) hoping it was far enough away from craziness of the main floor. Nope. Just as loud up there! On the positive side:The food was good, the service was attentive; the prices were not exorbitant. But I won't go back on a weekend night. I need to be able to hear the person I'm dining with. read more

On a quest to find a new brunch spot we decided on Moderne Barn as its reputation precedes itself in Westchester County. My S/O and I arrived earlier than our reservation of noon and were promptly seated. Fresh cornbread Madeline-Esque pastries were offered along with water and coffee. We were early for a brunch cocktail but that was okay :) the special today was a blood orange mimosa, definitely going to have to try sometime. Seeing as how we usually peruse the menu be lee deciding on a restaurant (I will admit I'm slightly picky) and I had been eyeing the waffle or the French toast. I selected the French toast and my date selected the biscuits and "ribs" based on the recommendation of the server. Both dishes were unbelievable. The portion of French toast was enough to feed two people and his dish was perfectly sized and filled him up. I was unable to finish my dish and now have dessert for later :) The decor is beautiful and the place is immaculate. A private dining room is available for special occasions as well as a balcony filled with tables for a more intimate dinner. The waitstaff was attentive and we will more than likely go back for dinner. A must try if you're in the neighborhood. read more

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Upscale restaurant serving a wide variety of American and fusion-style dishes in mediocre quality but beautiful presentation. Service was excellent, especially for a busy weekend night. I came here on a Saturday night with my boyfriend and his family, and we got seated under our 6:30 PM reservation immediately. As we deliberated over the menu, we were brought loaves of warm bread and sticks of butter on mini slabs of marble, which was a cute touch. Our waitresses was constantly coming by to check on us, and our food came promptly. I don't think my water glass was ever more than half empty. The waitress even came by towards the end of the meal when we were out of bread and gave us more (dangerous for our waistlines, but well-appreciated). 5 stars for the attentiveness of the staff! For the food, we basically ordered a debatably unhealthy amount of it and shared between 4 people: Lump crab summer rolls: So refreshing and light! Honestly, I didn't taste a ton of crab, but the veggies inside were delicious! The jicama and cucumber provided a nice crunch amidst the delicate rice paper exterior and soft avocado. The mango coconut sauce was just subtle enough to complement the roll without overpowering it. 3.0/5 stars. Tuna taquitos: These were unique and an unlikely combination. Think crispy slices of jicama and thick chunks of tuna all wrapped up in a mini taquito with a dollop of guac on it. So good. 4.5/5 stars. Sugarcane beef skewers: These were gorgeous. Two iceberg lettuce wraps with a beef skewer and sweet, tangy papaya salad nestled inside, all sprinkled with toasted cashews. The beef was super tender, and slid right off the bone. 4.5/5 stars. Fried Vietnamese popcorn rock shrimp: YES. Easily the highlight of the evening. First of all, it's presented in a cute way, with an upside-down Chinese takeout box on a plate and the shrimp spilling out of it onto a bed of pickled red cabbage slaw. The shrimp was SO perfectly done. Super crispy on the outside (almost like it had been double fried) and bathed in this sweet, mildly spicy sauce (I think it was a soy-sauce base). 5.0/5 stars. Red wine charred octopus: I really wanted to like this dish, but the sauce slightly ruined the otherwise high-quality octopus. The red wine sauce overpowered the entire dish - In fact, I thought it was just some sort of berry sauce at first before I remembered it was based off of red wine. The flat, wine aftertaste did NOT pair well with the octopus. 2.4/5 stars. Black mission fig pizza: I'd really describe this as more of a flatbread than a pizza. The ingredients by themselves were excellent - Sweet, juicy pieces of fig, fresh arugula, creamy goat cheese, and generous sheets of prosciutto. However, the pizza - I mean flatbread - seemed a bit sloppily assembled. The pizza ingredients just fell apart in my hands, and basically every single slice had either too much of one ingredient (mostly arugula) and not enough of another (cheese or prosciutto). Don't get me wrong, the pizza was still delicious, but my boyfriend claims the spicy sausage pizza blows the black mission fig out of the waters. 3.5/5 stars. Provolone polenta: Oh man, this was comfort food at its finest. So creamy, so cheesy, so warm, so perfect. For a side dish, this was a HUGE portion (like a small skillet size). Definitely shareable. 4.5/5 stars. The two-story building used to be a furniture store, with high, wooden ceilings, tall wine cellars, and an overall sleek, sophisticated feel to it. As the evening wore on, the place got more and more crowded, and because there's no sound dampening, I'd imagine it would be beyond noisy when the place is completely packed. Overall, an enjoyable experience! Lots of fun dishes to try, great ambiance, and phenomenal service. A few dishes could use some tweaking, but overall, a very satisfactory meal. read more

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