everything was spot on. the salmon was exquisite and the lamb tartare was unbelievable. our waitress also was also very courteous and informative about the menu. incredibly classy read more

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I wanted so badly to love this place, but the whole thing fell short. We opted for the $98 tasting menu, which included around 10 things (+ bread!). The appetizers were fine - my favorite was the asparagus. I was a bit confused about the lettuce salad - I love my salads but this felt a little underdone. The two main courses were also not outstanding - the lamb was overly salty and the fish was a bit plain. The desserts were probably our favorite dishes of the evening - beautiful, light, a good balance of acid and cream. The restaurant is lovely, with tons of natural light, so I was a bit disappointed with the food itself. Even more, the entire experience ended up being 3 hours. I expect this from a restaurant that has only a fixed menu (without à la carte) - thinking Lazy Bear, Saison, Benu... This, especially for the quality and type of food, should not have been 3 hours... I'll return to try Saturbake but unfortunately, I won't be recommending Octavia for its dinner. read more

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On Friday evening at 6pm, I finally had the chance to try this restaurant with my husband and our three-year-old daughter. We ordered the homemade bread, the Dungeness crab brioche, the pasta with squash, and the black cod. Overall, the dishes were good, but unfortunately nothing truly stood out to me. I may have had higher expectations. The black cod was probably my favorite dish, although my daughter ended up eating most of it! The crab brioche was also enjoyable and generously filled with crab, though it felt a bit too buttery for my taste. One aspect that surprised me was the portion size. The servings were extremely small; for example, the pasta dish had roughly a dozen pieces of maccheroni, and the portion of cod was also quite small. The biggest portion was the bread. At the same time, the prices are quite high. Since the restaurant is no longer Michelin-starred, I would personally hope for a bit more balance between portion size and price. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but it didn't quite meet my expectations. read more

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Came through for a valentines set menu, while the decor, ambience and service were just the part, unfortunately the food did not rise to the occasion. Starting with and endive salad, this felt light, crunchy and good sharp flavours, followed by a softer beet dish. Wrapping this up with the salmon tartare, which doesn't try anything new pretty much tasting as you'd expect raw salmon to taste Our first dish (mushroom soup and pappardelle) was agreed by us both as the highlight of the menu. The pappardelle was perfectly springy and all the flavours came together into one delicious mouthful. If I could have 5 of these I easily would, as these lasted about 3 bites Our mains were well cooked but did not deliver on taste for both salmon and steak. While I was not asked how I wanted my steak, it came out a perfect rare/medium rare. The fortunate part is that it was super chewy. I was practically mewing by the end of it, TMJ simulator dish right here. I ended up slicing it thinner but there was not much flavour in the smaller bites... Dessert brought us back to the endive salad with blood orange being the shared ingredient. Dessert was nice and the choc madeleine wrapped it all up. Overall, since our mains were unfortunately disappointing, I had to round down our 3.5 opinion on the menu. Definitely get the pappardelle if it's on the regular menu though! read more

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I recently visit Octavia for their Saturbake pastry pop up after seeing their pop up on IG and was excited to try the pastries from their pastry chef. I figured given the popular bakery scene in SF, it would be busy but I didn't expect a line around the corner when I arrived ~15 min before it started on a Saturday morning. We ended up waiting almost an hour before we got our goods and a couple of items were already sold out! It was hard to choose between all the delicious sounding pastries and breads but we landed on the bulgogi croissant, banana pudding danish and cacio e pepe milk bun. We were also tempted by the fluffy, pillowly looking scallion foccacia but had to pass as our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. The banana pudding danish was truly a standout with yummy layers of banana pudding, whipped cream and banana nilla wafers. Loved how flaky and buttery their pastry dough is. The bulgogi croissant was also good and while I enjoyed the cacio e pepe cream on the milk bun, I thought the bun itself was a little dense and expected a softer dough. The Saturbake is definitely worth a visit and they sell pre-order boxes on Hotplate as well so you can skip the line! I wasn't sure I wanted to commit to a box this time around but I'll definitely try to snatch one next time to avoid a wait. The menu changes every time as well so I'll be sure to be back to other pastries. read more

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The Satur-bake had quite the line but was worth the wait! I liked the citrus olive oil cake was the favorite and I would order that again and again. read more

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We celebrated our anniversary with dinner at Octavia! The service was attentive and we enjoyed all the different seasonal fresh flavors. The crab dish was my personal favorite! Octavia's menu changes often but you can check their instagram for new drops. - Apps: kampachi crudo, dungeness crab croissant - Mains: black cod, duck breast - Dessert: cheesecake with huckleberries A perfect way to celebrate! :) read more

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This review is for the pastry pop up at Octavia, Saturbake. Got there around 9:30 (they open at 10am), and was ~20th in line. They also offer preorder for boxes. The pastries were $7 each, so close to $9 after tax and tip. Overall was pretty disappointed by the pastries - we got the cacio e Pepe milk bread and the bread was extremely doughy and dense. The cinnamon roll was also more dense vs fluffy read more

Octavia - Saturbake - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

The food here is great and the dishes are creative and well executed. You can tell a lot of thought goes into the flavors and presentation. The service was good in terms of professionalism, but it felt a bit distant. Not unfriendly, just not very warm or attentive, especially for a restaurant at this level. Overall, the food is definitely the highlight and worth coming for, but the service experience could be improved. read more

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lovely ambiance, more casual but service is classy. our server was accommodating and gave us great recommendations. the sweet potato mochi was really delicious -- pillowy soft inside and slightly crispy outside. the duck was a pretty generous portion. the gnocchi was a bit small for the price but cooked well read more

Octavia - duck, cod, gnocchi - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We truly enjoyed the tasting menu and the wines were perfect with each course. We even relished every last drop of sauce, especially on the pasta. Also, they did a great job managing my lactose intolerance. read more

Under $100 for a tasting menu? Sign me up! Great value and great experience. It's like fine dining but more accessible. I walked by Octavia so many times but never went. We booked a reservation for 7:45pm in their parklet that morning and it was packed when we got there! The parklet has lights and heat. We got the wine pairing as well and enjoyed it. The bluefin tuna crudo was quite good--could taste the freshness of the fish as well as of the peach and wild plum ponzu. The sweetwater ranch pork coppa with bacon jam and halibut were very good--complex flavors. The corn lasagna was insanely good and unique. The gazpacho and corn ice cream were delicious. Everything was a delight and I loved the very Californian flavors (they source their ingredients from the region's best farms and it shows!) Service was wonderful. It was a wonderful experience. I told my parents they had to try it as well. read more

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Octavia has wonderful bread and a fantastic sticky toffee pudding dessert, but outside of those two items, I felt the dishes left something to be desired. That something often was just more of the dish. Housemade sourdough ($9): This was wonderful. It was one of the best breads I've had in the city, and that's saying something because there's a lot of amazing bread in SF. The crust was just amazing. It was crusty obviously, but not in the way that, like, shreds the roof of your mouth. Just a nice crispy, crunchy, and non-violent crust. The interior was fantastic. It was warm and soft. It had a nice chew and light tang. The most comparable bread is Josey Baker's Country Round, and I think this might have been just a bit better (but I still love love you Josey Baker). It's a steep price for four half slices of bread, but it is a higher-end restaurant. Get the bread. Daikon (~$12): This was a very small dish and my friend and I didn't enjoy it very much, but this is no longer on the menu, so I won't spend more time on this. Crudo (~$20): This was, again, quite a small dish. We found that the amount of citrus overwhelmed the fish in flavor and portion. They have since changed the specifics of the dish, so the ratio may be more balanced now. Carnaroli risotto ($28): This was a very small portion of pasta. It was tasty and comforting, but there needed to be more. Pasta at comparable establishments can be around $1 to $6 more expensive than this dish and I've found them to be a more satisfying portion. Knowing this, I think Octavia has room to increase the portion and increase the price to maintain margin. Cod with lentils (~$40+): This was the most disappointing dish of the night. My friend and I were starving at this point given the size of all the previous dishes, so we were excited for something heartier. Unfortunately, the fish was very small, certainly smaller than the size of your average smartphone. There weren't many lentils and they were very salty, and I'm someone who usually loves more salt. This dish was over $40, so this was tough. Sticky toffee pudding ($14): This was the other highlight of the night. The portion was good and the cake was moist, delicious, and full of toffee flavor. The crumble added some fun crunch and ice cream is ice cream. Definitely order this if you come here. Chocolate namelaka ($15): This was a no from me. The brownie felt almost stale, like it was all hard bits. Maybe it was an off night, because if the brownie was good, then this would be great. But at this point, I would say you're safer with the STP. I think Octavia is a great choice for a fancier but light meal -- that's not up my alley because if I'm paying a high price, I expect to see comparable value. But everyone is different. That, or you're willing to pay a lot more to get more dishes. read more

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I was excited to try this place but my experience was mediocre at best. As we walked in with my friend on a Tuesday night, we were just met with a blank stare and silence by the man behind the desk. We had to smile and introduce ourselves. Then we were seated and our server on the other hand was very kind so he made the experience better. We ordered the rock fish crudo, artichokes and black cod. The crudo was really good, citrusy and fresh. Artichokes were decent, I'd pass on them. My friend thought they were okay. The black cod on the other hand was tiny and not worth the $42. The lentils around the fish were tastier than the fish itself for me... The best part was the sticky toffee dessert. We sat at a table that was super crammed and close to others, there were better tables at the restaurant. I might give this place another chance but probably not anytime soon given other options available in the city. read more

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it's always a treat to come to octavia! i think they always shine with their desserts, and the bread and butter is to die for. perfect start to any meal! the rest of the menu is pretty seasonal, so you should always go with whatever sounds good. i think two apps, a mid-course, an entree, and a dessert or two is plenty to share! read more

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I've always walked by this place but never been yet. Decided it was time to try it out and was able to snag a last min Saturday night dinner ressie. | v i b e | The restaurant is on the smaller side but has ample seating. I adore the parklets! By the time we booked a ressie, there was only outdoor seating available. Upon arriving, we were worried it'd be cold sitting outside, but it ended up being very cozy. There are heaters inside and cute little lights! | s e r v i c e | Shout out to our server Zachary! Loved his humor. And he gave us great dish recommendations. | f o o d | Every dish we had was solid and well-thought out. I thoroughly enjoyed every dish we ordered. You must get the duck liver mousse! The rolls with the lavender salt + the mousse is delicious. | t l ; d r | A solid dining experience if you're looking for a new restaurant to try or a nice night out. read more

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Another great visit at this spot These were outstanding: Fritto mixto Crudo Tagliatelle Corn lasagna Pork chop read more

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Overall, we enjoyed our visit to Octavia, but with a few important caveats. The service was excellent, and the food was generally very good. We ordered the pork and cod entrées; both were tasty, although the pork and the persimmon salad were noticeably oversalted. Additionally, the persimmon salad surprisingly had very few persimmons. Our biggest gripe was with the small plates. At $18 each for a tiny and rather mediocre apple-potato salad and a simple hummus flatbread, it felt like the restaurant was padding its profit margins a bit excessively. Another concern is the 7% service fee that contributes to employee healthcare. I'm completely supportive of restaurants providing healthcare benefits, but the way it's currently structured is unclear and confusing. Because it's automatically included in the total bill (rather than itemized separately as a healthcare surcharge), tipping 20% on top of that effectively means you're tipping on the service fee too, bringing your total tip and fee closer to nearly 30%. To avoid double-tipping, we ended up subtracting this 7% from our tip amount. In total, our bill came to just over $300 for two people (2 mains, 3 small plates, 1 dessert, 4 drinks). While the meal was enjoyable overall, these details slightly diminished the value of the experience. read more

I came here for a date night on a Thursday evening around 6pm and we were able to get a reservation pretty easily just a few days before! We decided not to get the chef tasting and just ordered a la carte to try more dishes. Although I'm not usually someone who enjoys red meat, my favorite dish by far was the duck breast!! The sauce, the veggies, the duck itself - everything paired so well together. All the apps that we ordered were also pretty good - my favorite was the "advanced bagel" (king salmon crudo). The lobster ravioli on the other hand left much to be desired :( There were only a few pieces and the filling was so dry inside!! The pacing of the dinner was on the quicker side, from the time we sat down and left the restaurant it only took about 75 minutes. read more

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Had the chance to dine here again and had a great time. We chose the "chef's tasting menu" and the food was fantastic. Service was also outstanding with a friendly, professional and informative team. read more

This place is so cute and the food is delicious. We ordered from the a la carte menu and it's perfect to split about 5 things (assortment of apps, first course and second course) plus one dessert. We had a fish crudo with kiwis that was my absolute favorite - and their homemade sourdough is absolutely delicious! My other favorite was the pichana steak that was so tender it literally melted in your mouth. The service was fantastic too. They coursed everything out in a good cadence so we weren't rushed but also weren't sitting there waiting for our next dish. They also have a chefs tasting menu that I think I will try next time. They include off menu items when you do the tasting menu and those items coming out of the kitchen looked great. read more

Octavia - Interior - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

I would give this place a 3.5 stars. The beets were awful. The crudo was point. The server was nice but our food took more than 35 mins to come. The lamb was good but not great. The spritz was very sweet and average. Also didn't like all the seats were closed to each other because we were the only colored people there and everyone around us was looking at us. This offcourse isn't the restaurants fault but a little bit space with seats would have been nicer. All the staff were very nice though. read more

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Located on Octavia street , this creative new american restaurant delivers great ambiance and is a perfect place for a date or a special occasion . Of course , the four of us went ham on the menu. We became major stewards of the economy and almost ordered everything. As foodie , it was our mission to devour and reflect . Waiter didn't think we could finish it but I couldn't let food go to waste . We paired our dishes with French Gamay wine. Fabulous selection. Wine was crisp and sweet but not sweet . Food presentation was spectacular. Highlights were the refreshing crudo with the hot hush puppies. Fritto misto were perfectly fried and vegetable gallum added that coated outside texture .For entrees , it was the duck and black cod . Agnolotti and pork shoulders were a bit salty . Dishes we ordered: housemade SOURDOUGH levain, cultured butter or ligurian olive oil (3/5) sablefish COLLAR, sauce choron, soft herbs (4/5) hominy grits HUSH PUPPIES, preserved meyer lemon & mint (5/5) grilled STONE FRUIT, hass avocado, spiced almonds, miriam's greens (4/5) 21 fritto MISTO, summer squash, walla walla onions, vegetable garum dip (4/5) eggplant CAVIAR, black garlic, blistered jimmy nardellos, pita bread 22 local (3/5) albacore CRUDO, serpent cucumbers, yogurt, miriam's sorrels (5/5) AGNOLOTTI DEL PLIN, sweetwater ranch pork, shasta porcini (3/5) CARAMELLE, zucchini, squash blossoms, calabrian chili butter (4/5) sonora wheat LUMACHE, lamb sausage sugo, pesto, bell peppers (3/5) fresh FETTUCCINE, lobster butter, cherry tomatoes, tarragon (4/5) brentwood corn LASAGNA, fonduta, shishito peppers, garlic chive (3/5) half moon bay BLACK COD, succotash, sofrito, purslane (5/5) liberty farm DUCK CONFIT, peperonata & sungolds (5/5) slow roasted PORK SHOULDER, celtuce, romano beans, unripe tomato jus (3/5) Dessert PAVLOVA, tahitian vanilla crème légère, miriam's mulberry granita, pistachios (5/5) coffee OPERA CAKE, chocolate chiffon, whiskey whipped ganache, cocoa nibs (3/5) All pictures we ate aren't shown . Phone couldn't process all my raw photos read more

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Food would be a 5/5 but service was sub par, for a restaurant that leans more on the expensive side I would expect the service to be exceptional. Regardless I would typically tip 20%. There is a 7% gratuity added to the check which is something for others to be mindful of when visiting and considering the total tip. I overheard our server talking bad and complaining about me for only tipping 10% (on top of the 7% already charged to our bill) and pointing it out to other servers and staff which made me feel extremely uncomfortable. Additionally our food was delayed in coming out to our table because it seems that our server was distracted by having other tables. The restaurant was not completely full. We were also celebrating a birthday and the server did not acknowledge that until we received the check. We would consider coming back to the restaurant but being intentional about not having the same server. read more

Truly a beautiful experience. We did the chef tasting menu, and albeit pricey it was so worth it. Each dish is so beautifully prepared and tasty. The wait staff is very polite and quick with service. I can't wait to come again. read more

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all was good - food, staff, sweet environment - but alas, the noise level!! This was uncomfortable and cannot be good for digestion. Conversation at our 4-top was restricted to the one immediately next to me. Anyone across the table was out of auditory range. read more

KenScale: 8.0/10 Visit: December 2023 After our blissful few days enjoying wine tastings in the Sonoma wine country last December, my wife Jun and I headed down to San Francisco for spend a few days. It's been a while since we last visited the city which seems to have changed so much during the pandemic era, not always for the positive reasons. I always had fond memories of the culinary experience in the city, however, and was looking forward to checking out a few places we hadn't visited before. One of them where we met Jun's long-time friend who moved to the Bay Area a few years ago (and her newly married husband) was Octavia from chef Melissa Perello. After closing during the height of the pandemic, the restaurant re-opened in 2021, and had emerged as a reliable dining destination in San Francisco. We were somewhat distracted during the meal while catching up with Jun's friend and getting to know her husband, but the dinner at Octavia was overall solid. My favorite part of the meal at the restaurant was in the starter dishes. The trio of beef carpaccio (with bluefin tonnato sauce and watercress), demi-sec beets (accompanied by horseradish in green garlic salsa verde) and cabbages (with black masa miso and root vegetable crumble) were all stand-out dishes that made me realize that Octavia is not just another California restaurant and the kitchen is quite skilled at elevating simple dishes to make them extra special. If you are in need of a pasta fix, you would be quite satisfied with agnolotti with roasted pork jus and sunchokes. The main dishes were slightly mixed. While the black cod with caramelized cauliflower was capably cooked, the pork loin with rutabaga was a bit of a head-scratcher because the texture of the meat was uneven. On the other hand, we also enjoyed the chicken breast and sausage along with celeriac puree and Brussels sprouts, another above average dish that you probably had encountered in other places before but nevertheless would've still enjoyed at Octavia. I do recommend getting one or two desserts before finishing up the meal at the restaurant, especially considering how much Jun enjoyed the two dishes we split together, chocolate semifreddo with peanut butter whipped ganache and tiramisu with ladyfingers. Octavia is a fairly popular restaurant (the dining room was full in the course of our meal and we continued to see diners coming in at 9 p.m. and beyond), so I would suggest booking reservations in advance. The restaurant has a broad wine list with selections not just from California but from many places in Europe, particularly Italy and France. The cozy and inviting neighborhood restaurant vibe is an added plus, although the noise can get slightly overwhelming during peak hours. Octavia is one of those places that quite aptly represents the ethos of California cuisine; its focus on seasonality and fresh ingredients demonstrates why the state has long been considered one of the best culinary destinations in America. I encourage you to visit the restaurant with a group larger than two and try to order as many dishes from the menu as possible to fully enjoy the meal at Octavia. read more

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3.5 stars Service was decent. Waited a long time between the appetizers and the main courses. Tasting menu: Duck liver mousse - delicious Oysters - a bit fishy for me Rockfish Crudo - ok Truffle mashed potatoes - best I've ever had Steak - very good Black cod - ok Quail - ok Agnolotti - very good Tortellini - very good read more

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Took my wife and daughters to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. Upon arrival, the host was very friendly. Our main server was assisted by several others and they worked well together. The pace was slower than our usually accustomed establishments, but it felt perfect. We all had a great experience and are eager to return for another visit. read more

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What an amazing experience I had at Octavia on Friday night. My date took me here and it did not disappoint. First off, huge shoutout to the staff, they were so personable and really took the time to guide us through the menu based on what we were in the mood for. We started with the tallow fried green tomatoes, then moved on to the crudo, and after that the beef toast, hands down one of the best things I've ever tasted. I honestly wanted to order another one but we had already put in the rest of our order. Next up was the beef picanha, followed by three desserts. The standout for me was the chocolate semifreddo with banana ganache, I was already full but I didn't care because it was that good. The space itself is intimate, dimly lit, and super romantic but would also be great for a nice celebration. It's definitely upscale and classy while still feeling modern and comfortable. I can't wait to come back. read more

Loved loved my dinner there. Very friendly and welcoming service, in a warm ambiance of a small room. It was a weekday and every table was taken so reservations are highly recommended. Wine selection was great. Place is super pricey but as expected for SF. Best part was how veggie forward and flavorful everything was, with clearly very high quality ingredients. Highly recommend! read more

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Another stellar meal, Octavia never fails to impress. We got: Sourdough bread - Fluffy as always. Polenta hush puppies, preserved Meyer lemon & mint - These were a group favorite, the polenta was nice and creamy without being heavy and the outside was perfectly crispy. Grilled stone fruit, hass avocado, spiced almonds, miriam's greens - Simple and light but delcious. Heirloom tomatoes, buttermilk sauce, pangrattato, medium farm basils - Tomatoes were juicy and fresh, although probably the weakest starter for me personally. Agnolotti del plin, sweetwater ranch pork, shasta porcini - These were fun small parcels. I liked that the dish felt light (no heavy creams or sauces) and the porcinis was a nice touch, but somehow I didn't love this pasta and the filling. Brentwood corn lasagna, fonduta, shishito peppers, chive oil - Excellent as always. Liberty farm duck breast, pole beans, leek flower capers, cranberry beans - Excellent duck with a great crispy skin. Perhaps my boyfriend's favorite non-Asian duck dish in the city. Pavlova, tahitian vanilla crème légère, miriam's mulberry granita, pistachios - Octavia's pavlova always makes me reconsider my aversion to pavlova. Somehow here, it's always delicious and light and flavorful. So good. Coffee opera cake, chocolate chiffon, whiskey whipped ganache, cocoa nibs - This is a denser dessert than the pavlova, with good flavor and rich coffee and chocolate flavor. read more

We had a great meal in the outside parklet with our dogs. The chef tasting menu was $98 per person and wine pairing at a steal at $68. The food was delicious and wine pairing was on point. Our server was super nice, introducing each course elaborately. The wine pairing pours were very generous. I'm surprised their star was taken away. Will return for celebrations. read more

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We went here to celebrate my boyfriend's brothers birthday and were seated at the chefs table in a private area. The set menu was excellent. Every single dish from start to finish was delicious. The service was impeccable! We would highly recommend this restaurant and will come back the next time we are in the Bay Area! read more

This was my second visit to Octavia. Our first experience was excellent, which made this visit even more disappointing. The crab croissant was mediocre, and the mushroom lasagna was overwhelmingly creamy and heavy, with no texture or balance, screaming for acidity. For a Michelin-star restaurant, I expected far better. read more

Amazing food, top-notch service and mind blowing desserts. You can taste every mentioned ingredient in their desserts. We ordered the Semifroddo and the Triffle. read more

I was in charge of booking my companies holiday party, table for 8, and decided to book with Octavia. I've heard amazing things about this restaurant and was so excited to try it. The 8 of us don't get together often so really wanted to make sure this night was special. I have to say it was a pretty disappointing meal and after dinner my boss said, "I'm never coming back here ever again." The night started off with making us sit outside. Octavia had one tiny heater for the whole outside seating area. It hardly gave off any heat which made it freezing in our section. They provided blankets to us but it really didn't help. All of us were so cold. If they are going to provide outside seating to their guests they need to provide more heaters. The whole table ordered the tasting menu as our waiter recommended it would be the best way to experience the menu. Half of the dishes that came to our table tasted lovely and the other half wasn't good. A lot of the dishes lacked flavor and the lobster dish that arrived was really rubbery. The best course was honestly the dessert section. Our waiter was rude to us too and really made our experience not enjoyable. We spent over $2,000 at this dinner and I expect top notch customer service. One particular instance that stuck out -- we received a course that only had 7 pieces, not 8. I kindly our waiter we were missing one and he gave me the dirtiest look and walked away. 5 minutes later he came with an extra piece, placed in down next to me and didn't say a word. I was planning on taking my dad to their sister restaurant, Frances, for his birthday but after this experience I probably won't be coming back. read more

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Wee were in town for a long weekend and made reservations here per a friend's recommendation. Decided on the tasting menu to try a little bit of everything. It was a lot of food, good value for the tasting menu. My favorites were the Monterey bay calamari and albacore casarecce. Everything else was just ok. We got most of the regular menu items, only a couple not on the menu. We were full by the 2nd entrée, there were 3 desserts that followed. Service was great, we sat outside in the covered patio. read more

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My husband and I tried Octavia for the first time over the weekend and we were very positively impressed. The restaurant has a cozy feel with very friendly and efficient staff, from the hostess to the server, everyone made us feel welcome and comfortable. Great selection of wines and the food is delicious. The bread and butter are a must, I really enjoyed fried ocra and the halibut was cooked to perfection with a good balance of moist inside with crispy crust on the outside. Dessert was good, and we paired with some Tokaji wine, which is not that easy to find, so we had a very happy and tasty dinner! read more

Ambience: great vibes indoor (just a bit loud). We sat outside and it was much better Food: Had lots of amazing dishes but one disappointing dish. My favorites were - duck breast: prob the best I had in a while. The meat was perfectly tender while the skin was crispy. The sauce and broccolini were also good compliments of the duck. I'm still drooling about this dish - swordfish: this was the most tender and juicy swordfish I've ever had. I usually don't order swordfish because it tends to be dry and tough. However, I didn't think the other ingredients on the dish was a good balance of the swordfish. Some of the pickled carrots and sauce overpowered it - pork chop/ pork loin: this was very disappointing as it was highly recommended by our server. The pork chop turned out to be very overcooked and tough (which is surprising given they had nailed the other two mains). We exchanged it for pork loin - it was better but still not has good compared to the duck and swordfish - chocolate torte: this dessert was amazing! The cake was fluffy and the cream was not too sweet. I also dream about this dish read more