We ate here last weekend on a beautiful sunny afternoon. There are two different areas to sit…read moreupstairs at the bar and then downstairs along the water's patio. The upstairs overlooks the surfing area and it took us away from feeling like we were in the colony. So, as far as a scenic overlook goes, it is unique in the north Texas area.
For food, we tried a couple of different things, and the menu is definitely a step above your normal bar food or even casual restaurant food. The beat hummus was great, the assortment of veggies was unique and not the norm, and the pita bread was warm and fresh. We also ordered the fig pizza, which was delicious.
Since we were there for cocktails, we kept things light, so we all split the venison tacos, which come two to a serving. They were a little light as an entrée, but we were there for the cocktails, right?
So, five stars for the food, creativity, presentation, and options. They have a pretty big drink menu and options for beers. I would probably recommend that they look into their tap refrigerator because it's going to get a workout during the summer months. I like my beer really cold, and it could've used few degrees less when served in plastic glasses. I would also tell the staff to remind guests not to touch the bottom of the glass because it uses the tap and keg system where it fills the glass from the bottom I accidentally put my fingerinto the where the plug is and it dumped beer all over the table - rookie mistake!
My only advice would be to consider the weather when you go. The upstairs does have some tables with gas fire pits and some heaters above; however, if you're sitting out around the edge, which we were, you may want to consider something to wear when the sun goes down on the cooler.
Likewise, if you're out there during the middle of the summer, you might want to bring a hat, as those outdoor edges did not have umbrellas. I'm sure this place will be hopping now that the weather has turned nice.
Regarding bathrooms, the upstairs patio has a shared one-seater, which seems to be a little bit of an afterthought as there is probably seating for about 30 people up there. We eventually found the larger bathrooms, which are down on the deck by the water, and the locker rooms, where people change to get into their swimwear. I would definitely recommend going down there if you're sitting upstairs.
We meet one of the owners. He's a special forces ranger from Hawaii. Being a veteran myself, we enjoyed a little military talk.
