We go to Renny's for the nostalgia of Maguire's, a wonderful dinner all around. The ahi tuna napoleon was our appetizer, fresh fish with a really light wonton crisp. The mangos add a nice sweetness & really makes the dish. We went there for the meatloaf, Maguire's meatloaf never disappoints. It's the same delicious dish from 20+ years ago that brings happiness to the heart. Crispy onions, with cheddar mashed potatoes... love, love, love. The maple ginger salmon was cooked perfectly, & you can't go wrong with shrimp and crab the fried rice to accompany it. Lychee Lovebomb with the ube foam, no regrets. The staff greeted us upon arrival & we were seated with a few minutes, each person was friendly & courteous. Our waiter was very attentive, they got busier throughout the night & provided excellent service all around. Beautiful atmosphere, yet casual enough without the need to get all dressed up. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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We dined here on a Saturday evening and it was a good meal, but there are a few things holding the experience back from a five-star rating. I had booked a reservation on Resy and we were seated immediately in a small, intimate booth. Initially, it was not terribly loud, but as the evening progressed and several large parties were seated nearby; the sound of the music was completely drowned out. I think more noise abatement measures could be taken to absorb some of the obtrusive loudness we were getting. For a starter, we ordered the Calamari. It was fried perfectly and was great, but the Thai Sticky sauce was too sweet and the consistency of the sauce was thin. It needed something to make it more viscous, and a secondary sauce, like a marinara or even an aioli would've been nice to balance out the sweetness of the Thai sauce. For an entree, I ordered the Maple- Ginger Salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly and itself was delicious, but the sauce was too sweet and rich. The fired rice that accompanied my meal was over-the-top salty. It was almost going into "too much" territory. For desert we split the Passion Fruit Ice Cream Pie. This was actually very good and not overly sweet. It was my favorite item from my meal. Overall Renny's truly employs a lot of care and attention to the food, but some of the items crossed a line into "too much" territory. Be it sweetness or saltiness, the kitchen could exercise a bit of restraint to let the flavors of the food shine. read more

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4 for lunch on a Tuesday. Thought the ambiance was cold and old. Acoustics were lacking as very loud. Service was one of the few positives and bumps this from a 2 to a 3 rating IMO. No regular ice tea, only flavored. Disappointed in the Hot Lopez (spicy/sweet fried chicken sandwich). It was a little spicy but way too sweet. The fried chicken was tough and seemed like more breading than chicken. The skinny fries tasted stale. My friend liked his fish tacos, which looked awesome. read more

Came for brunch and it did not disappoint! The sticky bun skillet was delicious! Surprisingly not to sweet, and enough to share between 3-4 people. The star of the show was the quiche. The thick crispy cheese layer took this to a whole new level. It melts in your mouth and the cheese on top is truly to die for. The service was good, we sat in the bar area and although extremely busy, the waiter had a great spirit and was very helpful! Can't wait to come back and try one of their stache events or dinner! read more

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Took a friend to her B day lunch treat. Neither of us have been here before, excited we found. Great service from Bonnie. Nice menu to cover lots of different food items. We both got the chicken pita one with soup other with salad. Tortilla soup was prefect for a cold day. And my friend loved her salad the grilled chicken pitas were okay chicken grilled and burnt so dry. Over all for the cost it was good. Looking forward to trying other menu items. The restaurant was warm and welcoming. Look forward to going back and trying other menu items. Since friends b day ordered Lava cake came hot with ice cream and was soooo yummy plus was given since her 75th B day read more

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We discovered Rennys a few months ago, and it's a restaurant I look forward to eating at when I want a greet Salmon. In the menu is a salad called Maguire's, and it's definitely one worth adding to your meal. I don't know what's in the dressing, but it's delicious, and I'm addicted. The service has always been consistent. Nice, knowledgeable, and attentive staff who know how to treat their customer's. Now, let's talk about the atmosphere of this place. It's well designed with an essence of elegance, but not stuffy. Sometimes we dress up to eat, and sometimes we show up in shorts. No matter how you show up, you're treated the same. You have to appreciate that kind of restaurant! read more

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Whether it's brunch or happy hour, Renny always hits the spot, wonderful cocktails and food that always satisfies :) read more

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First time here and came for restaurant week lunch. The server was very friendly and gave a brief history of the restaurant and top dishes. My starter was the mussels. The sauce was delicious I just kept dipping the bread in it to soak it up. If I didn't have a second course would have just asked for more bread to soak the rest of it up. For the main, I got the meatloaf. This is not a traditional meatloaf so don't order it if you are wanting that. However, this is still a really good meatloaf, just more Texas bbq version. The loaded mashed potatoes and crispy onions with this made me keep eating even after I was full. Saw they had a happy hour and will definitely be back to try that out at some point. read more

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My friend and I had a delicious lunch at Renny's. I had the Friday fish and chips special. It was delicious! My friend had the Arizona salad which she said was very good. We indulged in the lava cake and it was worth the calories! The wait staff were very friendly. Great experience. I look forward to going back to try other things on the menu. read more

My wife had taken off work so we could have a "playday" in Dallas. We were in North Dallas to see a limited time special exhibition and had arrived early enough in order to enjoy a leisurely lunch. On the way over from Ft. Worth, I started looking through Yelp at all the choices for lunch in the area. Oh, my goodness, what to choose? What to choose? Everything sounded SO good. After reading through the reviews of the different restaurants in the area of the exhibition, I kept coming back to "Renny's." The menu looked incredible, and the reviews were solid. Of course, my fellow Yelpers didn't let us down. After finding the center where Renny's is located we got parked and headed to the restaurant. The restaurant has a great patio area set up in front of the restaurant. This fit the bill perfectly! Dining out "al fresco" on a beautiful April afternoon. The hostess got us seated and gave us menus to pursue our lunch choices. Our server, Whitney, greeted us with a big smile and took our drink orders. We ordered a couple of unsweetened iced teas. She mentioned we're going to love Renny's iced tea. It's a special blend by a Dallas tea and coffee company and wasn't pre-sweetened like many of the flavored teas are. We were excited, we both love the "craft" flavored teas. She returned shortly with our teas and asked us to take a sip. Oh, my goodness, it was phenomenal. She said the flavor was apricot chardonnay. WOW! We ordered our entrees, my wife the chicken salad sandwich with "skinny" fries and I ordered the Hot Lopez, sweet and spicy fried chicken sandwich with truffle "skinny" fries. We asked about the term "skinny." She said, nope, they're not skinny in calories, just skinny in size, like a larger shoestring potato. A bit later, Whitney showed up with a 12 ounce back of their specialty tea so we could see it. We told her to add it to our bill. We had a great time people watching and enjoying the beautiful weather. We soon discovered that Renny's was a local favorite with lots of regulars. There was a group of six tennis ladies who the hostess and the server knew all by name. A couple of other parties arrived that were greeted by name. That's the mark of a great restaurant when you have returning guests time after time. Our sandwiches were delivered to our table and all I can say is WOW. There was enough chicken on each of our sandwiches to share and still be full. My wife's chicken salad was piled mile high on her bun and my sweet and spicy fried chicken filet was sticking out on all sides. I was trying to figure out how to attack it so I could begin enjoying it. Both of our lunch entrees were fantastic. My wife, who is a chicken salad connoisseur of chicken salad. She exclaimed this was some of the best chicken salad she's had in a very long time. The skinny" fries were cooked and seasoned to perfection. My Hot Lopez sandwich was the perfect balance of sweet and hot. The coating on my chicken filet was so good. The truffle fries Whitney, checked in with us every now and then to ensure we had everything we needed, and our teas were topped off. As our plates got emptier and emptier, Whitney said I guess you didn't like the food here. We asked her about the design of the restaurant, it's a work of art and so inviting. She said the family curated every little detail to make it inviting to all who walk through the doors. We told her we'll definitely be back when we're in the north Dallas area. In fact, we have a dear friend who lives very close by. We'll have to set up a time to meet her for drinks and dinner. What an incredible time we had a Renny's, the perfect place to stop for lunch. Thank you Renny's and Whitney for a memorable visit. read more

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We walked in and waited at the hostess stand for about 5 minutes until someone came up who had zero personality and barely talked. It was a Saturday around 1130 am and not busy. We ended up not dining there but we will come back to try it. The first step in the door should be welcoming and we would have been fine if the hostess was nice and had personality but it was just an unfortunate first experience. read more

My wife and I went to this bustling little place for Valentine's dinner based on a friend's recommendation. Staff was friendly and attentive without being disruptive. We both had a nice cocktail, mine being a smoked Manhatten which was well balanced and delicious. We had the mussels as an appetizer, which came in a creamy garlic white wine broth and a side of toasted baguettes. The broth was fragrant and well seasoned and the mussels cooked perfectly. As a main course I had the pork ribeye with a side of creamed corn and spinach. The pork was the perfect temperature and very juicy. It was a littlenon the salty side, which I sont mind, but forgot hers it may be too much. The spinach was slightly wilted but still had some bite and seasoned with garlic. Delicious. The creamed corn was good as well. My wife liked her trout armandine and finished with an excellent, gooey lava cake. It was a very enjoyable dinner. read more

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We have now been to Renny's several times. It is our go to for special occasions. The ambiance of the place lends it self to special occasions. Consequently because we now frequent the place, we have developed a few favorites! Hands down, the Maple Glazed Salmon is some of the best you will ever have. Another insider tip...always start your meal with the Maguire's Salad, it's a great meal starter full of roasted pecans, blue cheese, Granny Smith apples, and more! It's also big enough to share! Desserts here are worth it too! The Red Wine Poached Pear with Ice Cream is amazeballs! read more

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My friend and I were looking for a Brunch spot on Yelp and ran across Renny's. I feel like they are a hidden gem among the other businesses because they were not real busy. They share a parking lot with other businesses so it may be a little challenging to find parking depending on when you stop by. I appreciate that they have outdoor seating but we chose to eat inside. We were greeted immediately and seated quickly. Our waiter Lalo was everything! He was patient as we decided what we wanted since it was our first time there, he shared recommendations on the menu and was just pleasant and provided great customer service throughout our meal. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. For brunch my friend and I shared their mimosa deal. We got a bottle of bubbly, two juices; we chose cranberry and guava, and fresh fruit that made the experience "fancy". For our meals; my friend got eggs Benedict, her godson got biscuits and gravy, and I tried something exotic Shakshuka. My meal was really good, the bread complimented the tomato sauce, egg, and goat cheese. My only critique is the sauce could have been spicer. Overall I had a great time at Renny's, the provide an elevated brunch and it's not too pricey. I would definitely come back. read more

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We recently moved back to the Dallas area after living in St Louis. We're celebrating our anniversary of 36 years and wanted to have a nice lunch. We found Renny's on Yelp and the reviews and pics were good so we decided to try it. We were not disappointed! Our server, Mark was outstanding. He was attentive but not in your face and gave helpful advice on menu options. We started with the PEI mussels for our appetizer. So tasty!! I could have drank the leftover broth it was so flavorful but I restrained myself. My husband ordered the daily special: a pork ribeye with mashed potatoes and green beans. It exceeded his expectations! I had the Thai beef salad. It was a perfect balance of savory, sweet and refreshing on a hot summer day. We managed to find room for the passion fruit ice cream pie. It was a perfect ending to a delicious meal! We will definitely being coming back! read more

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This is everything they said it was. Great daily specials, I went with Texas (king casserole) lasagna, will do ribeye next probably apricot tea is awesome and the huge piece of passion fruit pie was delicious It's clean and comfy like a high end whiskey joint and a fine fat cigar. Well done. read more

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What a wonderful place! Mark M. is so talented. This restaurant pays homage to his dad Renny! And everything is so thoughtfully curated. His daughter designed the space and she is amazing! Everything is so beautiful and well thought through. The speakeasy, The Stache (like a moustache haha), is absolutely beautiful and divine. From the cozy yet classy seatings, to the bar area. You come in and have to guess the password on the board with the key card. Highly recommend booking a reservation through rezy. Make sure you look for the Stash instead of the restaurant if you want to go to the speakeasy. Open Wednesday to Saturday 6pm to midnight. The food is delicious! My boyfriend could not stop slurping up the pasta from the coconut curry redfish. It was delicious and so well balanced! It comes with a nice, beautiful piece of redfish that is charred perfectly. You have a slice of lime to add a refreshing twist. The biscuits and gravy for brunch is also great! The egg yolks were runny and so glossy! I can't get over how good everything is and look forward to coming back. The lychee lovebomb is as delicious as it looks. It's made with tiro's vodka, coconut cream, lychee lemon juice and topped with a heavy hand of ube foam. It plays with all the senses! Smells amazing and taste like paradise! Thanks Mark for the tour and being so gracious! We can't wait to come back! Absolutely amazing! read more

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Food was outstanding. Service was top notch. Ambiance was so so. Location was underwhelming. (Lower Level of a Double Decker Strip Center). Overall I'd give it a 3.75 due to the location. read more

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I can only speak for the speakeasy, but it was so cool! The entrance is the best one I've seen so far (out of a few others I've been to in the past). I ordered the tequila drink with the coconut and prickly pear and it was sweet, yet delightful. All their food was pretty good too. I'd definitely take friends here next time I'm in the area! read more

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We give this a 10 out of 10! Believe the hype! A neighborhood gem, it indeed is. We all loved our entrées and drinks. The desserts were stellar as well. We will be back next time we were in the area. read more

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I had dinner at Renny's for the first time a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised. I say surprised not because I had heard anything negative about the place but because I walked in with my daughter's 11 year old volleyball team and immediately thought "this place is too nice to for our party of 12 neon orange jerseys." The staff, however, was not only friendly but amazingly accommodating. They were super nice to the kids and let our group of dads enjoy our absolutely delicious dinner before having to hustle to the kids' next match. I wouldn't necessarily suggest replicating our experience but I would 100% recommend Renny's. I have already made plans to come back with my wife for a nice date night and can't wait. read more

Food was pretty good, service was pretty good, however we went at a busy time and spent a lot of time waiting. Server was long to come around and revisit us at each touch, and food was long to come out. Unfortunately that's really what I remember most, so tells me the food was okay, but the taste in my mouth didn't help. So don't go when it's busy if you don't have all night, can't knock them too much for being busy, however on the other hand guessing they knew they'd be busy. read more

The service and ambience were immaculate! We were seated promptly and our waiter was very kind and helpful with going over the menu with us. I ordered a Ceasar salad as an appetizer and it was the perfect size and very tasty. I got the Trout and had it blackened. It was pretty good, along with the veggies. The Beach House cocktail was very refreshing, and I personally loved it. read more

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Thanks to our wonderful waiter Lalo for making our dining experience fantastic. I had the Ginger Maple Salmon with shrimp and crab fried rice was amazing! My friends got the meatloaf (yes I tasted it) was goooodddd, the other person just had soup and salad (tortilla soup and chaser) but was also good. And for dessert molten Lava cake and apple tarts. I will be back. Nice cozy atmosphere, the music not over powering, you can hold a conversation and not be distracted. read more

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You know your in great neighborhood gem of a restaurant when you see the owner is there from mid morning until 5:30 / 6:00pm just greeting customers and keeping a watchful eye on service. The food is always on point as is the service. Simple 1 page menu but everything on it is exceptional! They take reservations through Resy and it's a good idea to make them in advance. Lastly, they have a special venue (speakeasy) called "The Stache" which is also great for dinner & drinks in a very low key atmosphere. You can make reservations for that as well. read more

The food is amazing, the staff is exceptional, and the patrons make it worthwhile. Definitely a staple in the community.

Friday fish and chips hit hard! The jalapeno cole slaw was excellent. It's a special on Friday, and I will definitely be back. Still, some of the best ice tea in Dallas. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

Renny's was definitely a surprise! We went here for Valentine's Day as we unfortunately waited too late to make reservations at any of the local steakhouses, so we were unsure what to expect. I am so happy to say the food and service were definitely five out of five stars! They also have a speakeasy which was cute. read more

After our time at the Stache, we really wanted to visit the Renny's dining room. So we visited for my birthday and had the restaurant week special and it was awesome! Our server was so much fun and so attentive, and the food and drinks were delicious. The 3-course dinner is a great deal and worth a try. Still a "highly recommend" for us. read more

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I came for brunch and left having eaten on of the best hot chicken sandwiches ever. My friend had the lemon ricotta pancakes, and she was pleased. We came here on a whim. Cute spot. Kind of hidden in the back of a shopping plaza. Big huge bar. Probably great for happy hour. Everyone was super friendly. Showed me where the speak easy was located. I need to try that. read more

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Fantastic! I went here for dinner and I had The MacGuire Salad (excellent, highly recommend) Hot Lopez (spicy chicken sandwich, giant portion, very good) Seasoned fries (great with the sandwich, huge portion) Chocolate lava cake (good, not as much "lava" as I'd like though) Seasonal apple tart (outstanding, thinking about this the day after) The food as a whole was excellent. There were no really weak points in the meal. I thought it was very reasonably priced too, it never felt like a dish wasn't worth the price. The service was also outstanding. Our server was one of the most thoughtful I've ever had. I wish more servers were as attentive as he was. He'd refill my drink and bring fresh ice just as soon as I thought of asking him. I wish I remembered the gentleman's name, because he truly was excellent. Finally, the ambiance was pretty nice too. Pretty nicely decorated, and a good spot for a nice dinner out. Overall, Renny's is a slam dunk and I'd highly recommend giving it a try. read more

I was so disappointed when Maquire's on the tollway closed, but yay!, Renny's on Preston and Forest opened. Renny's has the same owner and this new restaurant is brighter and fancier than Maquire's, It has the same great, friendly and attentive bar staff, including Michelle. I am also pleased to say the food is fabulous, as always. One of my all-time favorite foods is their Thai beef salad. Their well seasoned beef tenderloin is consistently cooked to med rare perfection. This combined with udon noodles, mango, peanuts, mint, avocados on top of baby greens and dressed with sesame chili aioli is mouth watering deliciousness. The Manhasset mussels were succulent and had just the right amount of garlic. Also in this visit, we tried the sesame seared Ahi tuna. Plating was gorgeous and taste to match. Really you can't go wrong with anything on their menu. read more

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I've been to Renny's twice and both times the food was great, service was awesome and it's overall a really nice place for new American food. I'm always surprised at how empty the place is because the food is so good and well priced for the quality. Some of my top favorites are: smoked salmon appetizer, shrimp tacos and recently I had a steak Thai salad that was really well balanced and tasted great! They have a really cool speakeasy attached to the restaurant that I'm looking forward to trying! Will definitely be back. read more

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Came here with my girls for brunch/lunch. We didn't have reservations and we were seated quickly in a nice big private table, my friends sons burger has sesame seeds and he's allergic and they changed it right away, my food the salmon was 10/10 delicious, the waiter was really quick and friendly, he checked up on us throughout our meal. The restaurant itself is very nice and inviting. I will definitely be back read more

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I am so glad I found this spot! What a hidden gem! I arrived by myself for happy hour and sat at the bar. I was happily greeted by Carlos who took care of me and my friends for the remainder of the night - he is a great bartender and very helpful with food suggestions! If you like martinis, this is your SPOT! They were great and the martini on happy hour unbeatable. I can't wait to come back for more! We tried the ahi tuna, calamari, and French fries. All yummy! Next time I'll be back for dinner and try some larger plates. Beautiful ambience, excellent service, and wonderful food and drinks! Cheers to Renny's! read more

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The food is great - particularly, the meatloaf. Drinks are spot on, and service is excellent too. I highly recommend Renny's and everything about it! read more

Great ambiance and staff. They have a small niche menu with great wines, and a mix of seafood, steak and chicken. Some of the meals feel very comfort-food style, which is nice! Opening soon is a beautiful speakeasy in the back! read more

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The food is flavorless and a very big disappointment. My husband's food was undercooked. He had to send multiple things back to get cooked further. I got the crabcake Benedict. The crabcakes were really just breading. I don't taste any crab. The manager is making it right as far as taking it off our bill, but I don't know how this place got such a high rating. It was very disappointing. The ambience is cute but other than that, no. read more

Great restaurant and menu! Really enjoyed our food and service here. Would recommend and love it as a local spot!

This is a really solid neighborhood restaurant. It's not one of those over-the-top Instagrammable spots, but it's perfectly nice inside. Your boomer parents will feel very comfortable here, and you still get a delicious meal out of the deal, so that's a win-win. I've been twice now, once for brunch and once for dinner. Both times, the food has been delicious. The "lunch" side of their brunch menu looked so tempting that I was dying to come back to try more "lunch/dinner" menu items! Brunch menu has several of my all-time brunch faves: sticky bun skillet, shakshuka, chilaquiles. You could say the menu is a bit "eclectic," and I'm fine with that. They do a damn good job of all of it. The diverse menu makes it a great spot for groups, or for when you're feeling indecisive. Do I want a Tex-Mex brunch today? Do I want Mediterranean? Do I want classic Americana? You can get all of that here, and it's ALL going to be delicious. Lunch/dinner menu: - Shrimp tacos are three massive tacos. You won't go hungry, unless you're a teenage boy. - The Maguire's salad (which is delicious) can have protein added. For $14, one of us got a very generous serving of salmon on top of that salad as an entree. Delicious. - The grilled redfish with coconut curry was divine. Yep, as I said, it's an eclectic menu! - They had a grilled salmon special the night we ate there for dinner, which I ordered. It was this gorgeous, deep red, incredibly flavorful salmon. It was a bit overcooked (I'd asked for medium rare) but was so delicious I didn't even care. - We had the chocolate lava cake for dessert. Yeah, the '90s are alive and well, and I'm not ashamed of it. You can tell the cake is made from really high-quality chocolate. However, the ice cream served with it was clearly a pre-scooped, re-frozen, solid-as-a-rock ball of generic vanilla ice cream. Very unattractive, but worse, difficult to eat. Still, if you're craving a high-quality, gooey, chocolate cake, no complaints about the cake itself -- all four of us loved it. Areas for improvement: - Water refills were hard to come by at dinner. I don't drink a lot of water, so if I noticed this as an issue, that's saying something. - As noted above, the salmon wasn't cooked to order (but still delicious), and there was a rock solid ball of generic vanilla ice cream served with dessert. - This seems like a place where you should get a bread basket while waiting for your food, but I guess carbs are just so out of style. I will say that the food came out relatively quickly, even with a pretty full dining room -- and yet nothing felt like it had been sitting under a heat lamp. - Bathroom has a disgusting smell (like the cheapest, fruitiest air freshener imaginable) and the lighting is pretty harsh. For a bathroom to smell and look like this at a restaurant where I'm paying $40 for an entree...ick. The bathroom is a step down from the rest of the experience. A nice candle and some sconces for softer lighting would go a long way. - This is sort of a minor point, but the mirror you walk toward when leaving the bathroom is like a funhouse mirror...it's all blurry and distorted until you get RIGHT up close to it. As a woman who would otherwise have appreciated the chance to get a full-length review of my appearance on my way walking back to the table, this was a bit annoying, because at the point where the mirror actually makes you visible, you're standing in full view of the kitchen AND some of your fellow diners, so it's not exactly a private spot to stop and inspect things. Things they do well: - FOOD. Every dish I've had here has been flavorful and well executed. Interesting combinations of flavors. Excellent execution. Nothing super inventive, but it's somehow also not boring?? Sort of blows my mind how they've found the sweet spot here. Jury's still out on: - Alcoholic beverages, because I wasn't drinking on either visit. At some point, I'll be curious to try the speakeasy. I have to say I couldn't figure out where the entrance to it was, so it's fairly well hidden -- not one of those stupid "speakeasies" where the entrance is in neon lights. read more