Thank you so much, Kendall and Plank! This was an enlightening experience, as it was my first time visiting that part of Ft Worth. I loved that area, but the parking is no joke. To help with the parking not being so stressful, they do have a parking garage. You'll have a little walk to the actual restaurant, but there are cute little shops to visit along the way or to visit after you leave the restaurant.
When you enter the eatery, the decor is breathtaking.
A few minutes after being seated, we met our waitress, Caity B. She was very sweet and bubbly and was well-versed on the menu, including their drink menu. She had great suggestions, and when it came to the drinks, she was spot on. That's where the pleasantries ceased. After we were served our drinks and dishes, we didn't see her again. She stopped by once, after each new serving, but that was it. I observed other waitresses in our area, and they were very attentive and visited their tables throughout their stay. She would even walk by our table, without asking if we needed anything. Eventually, I had to ask someone else for their assistance. One thing I would suggest she not do, ever again. When we were going over our drink menu, she responded using "black voice". After I started speaking, she dropped it quickly and did not repeat it. That was highly unprofessional and could have gone in many directions. Her service was very disappointing, but her knowledge of the menu was appreciated.
The menu for the evening:
Cucumber Collins and House Margarita:
It was so delicious and so fresh. I'm not a margarita person, but their version of it was delicious. The Cucumber Collins, again, was so fresh and one hundred percent refreshing. I would highly suggest both drinks.
Redfish Ceviche:
A bit too acidic, but overall, it was a great starter. You could taste the freshness in every single bite; the tostada was spot on and was paired perfectly with the ceviche, a great combination.
Shrimp Toast:
We ended up sending this back; it missed the mark, completely. I noticed, in some of the comments on their page, several mentioned their food can sometimes be underseasoned. This was the issue with the toast; it was bland, and I feel they relied on the overuse of the sauce, to make up for the lack of seasoning.
Mixed Green & Asian Pear w/ blackened shrimp:
The salad was fresh and very delicious. However, again, the shrimp were underseasoned and slightly overcooked. I wish I had gotten the salad without the shrimp, they were not worth the additional cost.
Lemon Tart:
This was different; it wasn't a typical lemon tart, it didn't have the kick of lemon upon the first bite. The lemon was very subtle, and the crust was a bit too thick for a tart; I am indifferent. I wouldn't call it a tart, but instead, it is a mini-pie. A tart, it didn't come close to that.
Crunchy Kani Maki & Everything Crunch Maki:
Someone else had these, she said, these left a bit more to be desired. Overall, they were okay.
I don't know if I'll visit again, but if I do, it will definitely be for those refreshing drinks. I observed the popular plates that were being ordered by others: the oysters (raw and broiled), the sashimi, calamari, and, of course, their drinks.
I'm grateful I was able to try this place out. Thank you, Yelp, and Plank! read more