To whom this may concern: So, our server, [Marie] , was our server, We had 12 in our party, and she was definitely busy, with us. It was my [Eldest, ]Son's Birthday Celebration Dinner, My Son, Theo had the Steak, [He was Happy], HIs wife had the Calabrese Salad, [I think she was Happy]. Our Daughter, Had the Carrot soup, & Oysters, [she, was happy], The children, also had the Oysters, no complaints there. my Wife had a Seafood pasta dish, [with Scallops, shrimp,] She was "Really" happy. I myself, took the Steak & Lobster, with homemade mashed potatoes, gravy, & Carrots, & Green beans. Who would be happy with this? This meal, was not heavy, like, I thought this would be. This place was a very busy place. Thank you, for a Wonderful time, [Some of the staff, seemed, I don't know, not happy, [Like, I'm hear, let me do my job" type of attitude. Sorry, for that. Thank you read more

We had a wonderful experience at Salt & Stone this weekend. Not only does S&S have one of the most beautiful outdoor patios in Sonoma County it also has amazing food. My first time here was back in 2020, and it was the first restaurant we ate at since the covid pandemic began. We sat by that beautiful pond, ate Surf & Turf, and were so thankful to be dining at a restaurant again. Since then this has been my go-to place for special occasion dinners and when I want a delicious filet mignon. On this visit, we started the burrata appetizer and their delicious bread and butter. The burrata appetizer has changed over the years, but its current form is very good. I do miss the crostini that it used to come with, but the balsamic reduction and the basil infused oil make this a great dish. The heirloom tomatoes were really fresh and the cucumber and arugula were nice and crispy. I always love the bread here along with the lava-salted butter. They also have a special, house made Cabernet salt at the table. The bread is free, which very few places still do that. For entrees, we ordered the filet mignon and the Meatloaf Tagliatelle (a special of the day). The filet mignon is always excellent, tender, and perfectly cooked. The red wine reduction and the blue cheese whipped butter bring the steak to a different level as well. The meatloaf tagliatelle was great. It wasn't necessarily my favorite meatloaf ever, but it had great flavors. The pasta and the sauce were awesome. For dessert, we had the special Toasted Coconut cheesecake. If they happen to have this dish on your visit here then make sure to get it. It was delicious. Unless you don't like coconut. I also want to shout out to the fantastic service here. We had a really fun conversation with our server and left feeling happy and full. read more

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Valentines lunch at Salt and Stone was a good call. Our travel time from Napa took about 35 minutes along the scenic route of Hwy 12. We were promptly seated as we had made prior reservations and I'm glad we did as the people trickled in and soon enough the place was busy. Our server was polite, nice and attentive. We started off with 6 oysters, crab cakes. The crab cakes were good, the oysters not so much. My Louie salad is good nothing much to rave about. I wish I ordered something more than that. Maybe next time. We finished our lunch with flourless chocolate cake and off we go afterwards. I will definitely be back when it's not too dreary out and enjoy the gardens. read more

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Fantastic service , they seat you really fast. It gets packed in there, this is my second review of there with more pictures, food was good. The crabcakes were delicious. Oysters were very small for what you paid for, the shrimp salad was OK nothing too fancy. I liked the homemade dressing. read more

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The staff at Salt and Stone graciously accommodated my party of 11 as we were able to be seated outdoors by the beautiful pond and at a secluded table to ensure privacy on a week's notice. Our waiter was funny and efficient. Food was great for brunch. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and the grilled and raw oyster appetizers were tasty. Portions were generous. The bread pudding for dessert was a crowd pleaser. Highly recommend for your next big party or brunch. read more

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Another satisfying visit! Solo pop in to grab a bite amidst vacationers and locals enjoying beautiful weather. Sat outside in front (views are so pretty) and I scarfed down the gluten-free hearty fish tacos. Very good! Server's were beyond excellent, professional, friendly, super helpful. Impressed all around again. read more

Salt & Stone - Gluten-free fish tacos, big and very yummy - Wine Bars Near Me - Kenwood, California

I'll definitely come back here! Salt & Stone was very gorgeous. Their menu was great, we couldn't decide on what to get but we had a little bit of everything, very delicious! Service was a bit slow, they kept forgetting stuff also. All in all, very enjoyable experience. read more

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Took my wife for her birthday today. The staff at the entrance were flat out rude, the drinks were horrible, and the food barely edible. Is anyone like the owner paying any attention here? Expensive and terrible. We won't be back. Really! We're local and have eaten here dozens of times alone and with guests but we are just done. We left before we would normally be finished and got home and I made ham and eggs. read more

I've been spending annual mini -vacays here in this valley for decades and I only stumbled onto this great wine country resto just this year. And so glad I did cuz now I wouldn't mind in including them in each visit from here on out. It rained on this particular trip in the fall months and even for a weeknight dinner, this place was still quite poppin' with mostly locals. That speaks volume. Since it was raining no one was sitting on their heavily landscaped patio with koi pond and vineyard glimpses. I still took a look out there just to get a sense for possible future outs, and it's a major greenlight. Started with a local Pils that I had never ran into: Cuver Bell Road's Pilsner. I had just finished a wine tasting just down the street and after tasting several types of wine, my mouth just gets kinda fatigued from the tannins and bold acid of wines. When I took a sip of this crisp Pils, it was the refreshment break my palate was waiting for, so...damn...perfect. Probably one of the best Pils I've ever had, not brewed on that side of the pond. I'm already searching on how I can get this into my home fridge. Trust. French Onion Soup ($12/5*) Since it was a grey and rainy day, it seemed almost everyone in the bar area had a bowl of this under their face. I haven't had this soup in ages and it just hit so perfectly on this evening. Perfect natural beef broth that wasn't too salty and studded with super tender caramelized juiliennes of onion that each bite so comforting and warming. And a big crouton which softens quickly sitting atop that onion-y broth and a thick layer of ooey gooey gruyere completely melted onto the toast, so as you took a bite of that cheese-y crouton a huge cheese pull ensued. Messy, hearty, satisfying. Probably THE best French Onion Soup I've had, and I've had it from many French bistros. Crisp Skin Salmon ($30/4*) Okay the salmon part was perfectly executed. Interior of the salmon was tender and moist, and the skin was crazy crispy like potato chip crispy. I love when chefs leave the skin on fish dishes and even more impressive when they can elevate it. Very simply seasoned that even though I enjoyed the simplicity, I felt it could have had an extra element to make it pop, like some herbs or a light sauce of some sort. This salmon sat atop some risotto that was heavily mingled with fresh corn. I think they took fresh corn, pureed it until it got all creamy so they basically had creamed corn. Then they used that to enrich the risotto. Great vibrant corn flavor but the rice to me just seemed more like wet rice versus risotto. Also there were just some halved raw grape tomatoes around the dish, which did add a pop of acidity and some color to the dish, but just felt the dish really could have used a significant vegetable component, like chard, broccolini or haricot verts. But still an enjoyable fish dish. Too full for actual dessert so I just had one of their Old Fashioned for a night cap. Theirs has a dab of marmalade to it and does make it fruity sweet. I enjoyed the sips but liked it more after I poured a splash of cold water into the drink, it made it more juicy and not so tight and hot. An awesome find and add to my Sonoma wine country trips. Just good ol fashioned wine country food without getting all tweezerfied and obscure. Fits me well, cheers and see you again! read more

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Staff was terribly unhappy when we arrived and it showed. No one ahead of us in line and we were finally given a table. Then came the drinks. I like spicy as much as anyone but not a glass of Tabasco sauce with a spritzer of vodka maybe. Then the calamari which had a few calamari on top of a platter of fried jalapeños. I don't know what we did to upset these people but we won't be in a hurry to come back and find out. I gave two stars for the view. We've eaten here a dozen or more times and never experienced anything quite like this. read more

Where do we start, oh that's right. Let talk about the delicious aroma as soon as you enter their parking lot. You can smell top tier food cooking in the air. The place is packed busy with customers, servers, managers, and hostesses. It is live, upbeat atmosphere yet relaxing and serene. Love the outdoor seating near their coifish pond with floating lotus flowers. It's super busy so if this is where you'd like to sit near- be sure to state that in your reservation. We set reservation online and our table was ready upon arrival. The food- easy 10/10, their butter! Don't know what they put in that thing, but the best butter we've had! The scrumptious lobster tail dipped in that butter will have your eyes rolling back. The filet mignon cooked to perfection was another filling prize on the plate. Along side with mash potatoes and grilled veggies- the dish was over the top satisfying. We had some zero proof cocktails as I'm withchild and they were also really good. The service was super, the managers also walked from table to table to ensure every guest was enjoying their time and meal. Overall, great experience. We look forward to coming back and trying their other delicious items on the menu, or I just might not be able to break away from the surf n turf. We shall see. Highly recommended read more

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Had a chance to retry this restaurant, especially after Stella opened. Food was good, ambience great and service ok. It was a bit breezy outside but what a beautiful setting with the lily pad filled pond and beautiful evening. Service was ok as there were large gaps in service. But they did honor our request for pacing of appetizers, then salads and mains. The baked casino oysters were wonderful and truffle fries good. They even split our salads(which were huge). The seafood pasta was good, filet excellent, blackened snapper good and seafood stew good. We were stuffed and didn't have any room for dessert. Btw the outside chairs are very uncomfortable! The cushions do not extend to the front edge so terribly uncomfortable with the lip cutting into your thighs. read more

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Salt & Stone has great rural chic ambience; solid service and a decent libation offering. The food was a bit mixed... Octopus with Chickpea purée was fantastic, Pate was also yummy (but the toast was too dry), and would not order the Brussel Sprouts. But will give it another try some day. read more

My girlfriend and I celebrated New Year's Eve with a visit to Salt & Stone. This is one of her favorite fine dining experiences. We were greeted by Niambi, a friendly server who has a sense of humor and is easy to communicate with. She was prompt about helping me navigate my dietary restrictions and my girlfriend described her as "charming." I got the Brussel Sprouts, which were perfectly cooked. There was delicious complimentary bread which we ate three plates of, we are ashamed to admit. My girlfriend got the Lobster Bisque and New York Strip. She called them "muy delicioso." The space was a cozy respite from the rainy day. Our table spacious. The lighting was warm. There is a beautiful bar where I will certainly get a drink from next time I come in. We shared the Blood Orange Sorbet, which was a perfect end to a perfect evening. read more

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Service was excellent, the view is lovely, drinks were very good, but the food was disappointing. I was in a group of 5 for dinner, and I ordered the salmon. It was served in a bed of corn risotto, which was over-salted to the point of being inedible after the first three bites. The salmon was described as "crispy skinned" but it did not meet that description. In fact, the salmon was quite bland. I have eaten at Salt & Stone more than a dozen times, and I have to say the quality of the food preparation has noticeably slipped. read more

I always come back for the drinks!!, no really over all this place is amazing with great food and service. I always choose to sit outside when there's an opportunity love the pond while eating it's very calming. My favorite dish is chicken on a brick and can never go wrong with the amazing cocktails on the menu. read more

Along the beautiful drive between Sonoma and Santa Rosa on Highway 12 is Salt and Stone. It was a warm evening and we wanted to sit outside and enjoy the view of vineyards and mountains. It's been one of our go to places when we host friends from out of town and this was an amazing meal. Our waitress was extremely nice about giving us time to catch up while we ordered drinks, starters and main entrees at separate times. The peppered burrata and oysters were a great start, the freshness of the oysters as it is nearing the end of the season. The green olive tapenade gave a salty and savory texture with the creamy burrata on a crisp crostini. For mains, the short rib was cooked beautifully, melting in my mouth with just the right amount of fat left on the meat to add flavor and not feel too chewy. The polenta was rich in color with a slightly sweet element that paired well. The sole was breaded to perfection and the filet was flaky. The only thing I'd want to add is a touch more salt on the fish itself as it tasted as though the lemon caper beurre blanc was carrying the flavor of the dish. The Calabrian Linguini was rich with the garlic and herb sauce. The clams were cooked well and there was plenty in there to fill one's appetite. We had no room for dessert unfortunately, but we were satisfied with a great meal as always. read more

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My family swears the food is great but so far not my experience. My wife went with them a month ago, and couldn't cut her pork chop. This time my steak was so like warm the butter didn't melt, and the "salad" was roughly $2 per piece of lettuce. I wanna like it, but so mid. The quality of the steam was pretty disappointing, tons of huge fat chunks I had to cut out read more

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El Restaurant tiene una Vista Espectacular y el Ambiente.es Bueno..Si consideras que Calamares Fritos .Hamburguesas.Ribe eye y filet Mignon BBQ es Suficiente .Este es tu Restaurant..Despues de las mimosas y entradas No recojen los Platos o Copas y te sirven Los Platos de Fondo sin Hacerlo. Deberian trabajar en eso ..El Rissoto no merece un comentario Positivo.. read more

We stopped by for lunch after visiting Pine Ridge and a great spot. We sat outside in the patio area and it was perfect because it was such a beautiful day. We started off with the charcuterie board and then ordered our mains. No complaints about the food, everything was perfect and the pond in the background was such a treat. The koi fishes were beautiful. The service was a tad bit slow but we were in any rush. read more

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Great happy hour menu, delicious, reasonably priced, pretty restaurant , plenty of outdoor seating. We were heading to Healdsburg for wine tasting and came here and lucked out on happy hour (11-5 pm M-F) and ordered from their happy hour menu which was pretty amazing. One thing I would say with sitting outdoors was there were plenty of flies and gnats that became overwhelming at times and annoying (even with the help of a fly fan). I did ask for water a couple of times and never got and they might've forgotten. I would also recommend that the server be more mindful about clearing empty plates from the table to create more space when bringing out new food. read more

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I was hosting a group of 16 people for a day of wine tasting the Sonoma area and we came here for lunch. We did arrange the reservation ahead of time and just had to put a credit card down to hold it. We ended up not doing a private room reservation but actually ended up in their side room all by ourselves. It ended up being a really great meal. Food and service were wonderful. Everyone loved their food. We had all kinds of things - burgers, oysters, onion soup, salads, pastas... you name it, we ate it. I did the Dungeness Crab Louie Salad: Baby Lettuce, Romaine, Avocado, Boiled Egg (I held the egg), Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Broccolini, Olives, Louie Dressing. The crab was very fresh and flavorful. Loved all the toppings. The salad was a good size - not too big, not too small. Overall a really nice salad. I definitely will be back if I am in the Sonoma area. read more

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Best Happy Hour Great food and wine Nice outdoor seating with dogs ok and a great view read more

Absolutely gorgeous outdoor patio with large fish-filled koi pond. If you dine here, you must sit outside if possible. Mango Tacos were good. BBQ Oysters, not so much. Waiter was fantastic. Would give 10 stars for his service. Glad we tried this place. read more

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We had a wonderful Easter brunch at Salt & Stone. everything we ordered was delicious. The plates of food were huge. The service was excellent. There were eight of us and they were very attentive for all our needs. We sat inside, which was quite nice and not too noisy. Would definitely go back for brunch. read more

Having dined at some other restaurants in the area, I was actually quite surprised by the size of this establishment. It's easily 4-5x larger than most restaurants you'll find. Thankfully, they have a very large lot (+ extended lot in the dirt) so parking is usually quite easy. The menu is vast. If you have dietary restrictions or are quite selective in what you like, you're almost certainly guaranteed to find something you'll enjoy on this menu. Big menus make me worried because it's hard for a kitchen to master a large number of items, but overall, the food quality was quite good. It's far from the best food in the area, but there are a lot worse options. We started with the steak tartare, which was phenomenal - super fresh, tasty beef with the perfect accompaniments. I ordered the pork chop for my entree and this thing was absolutely massive - be prepared to take some home or come very hungry if you're going for the pork chop. The bavette steak was nicely cooked with a nice crust and great flavor. Overall, we were quite pleased with the food. If we were up in the area doing wine tasting and wanted a solid spot to grab a bite, we wouldn't hesitate to stop in at Salt and Stone, though it wasn't so exceptional that we would drive out of our way to go again. read more

Very nice restaurant and the staff is really friendly and highly qualified. Delicious food and very nice ambiance too read more

Visited for lunch. Great service and great drinks. Oysters, butter salad and crab melt was absolutely delicious. They do have gluten free bread/bun offerings that were amazing. Outdoor atmosphere was lovely. read more

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First time trying Salt & Stone this weekend for a celebratory lunch. The restaurant is beautiful, they have a nice outdoor patio for sunny days with a pond. The inside is dark with a lovely ambience. They have a fully stocked bar in a seperate room as well. Plenty of parking out front and in a side lot. There are several wineries located around the property giving it a beautiful ourdoor view. I came here with my husband for lunch -- we ordered cooked BBQ oysters, calamari, lamb burger with fries, and the gulf prawn & scallop tagliatelle. My husband and I were not fans of the oysters, I felt they were filled with too much BBQ sauce which overpowered the taste and flavor. The calamari was delicious and crispy, it came with two sauces on the side -- I would have preferred a lighter sauce or an aioli but that is a personal preference. The entree's were unbelievably delicious. The lamb burger was out of this world! It may be the best burger I have ever tasted. The lamb was juicy and it paired so well with the feta cheese. The pasta was delicious as well, the prawns and scallops were cooked perfectly and the dish was a perfect size. They had so many fun cocktails and holiday drinks on their menu, would love to try them next time I'm here. We thoroughly enjoyed the service we received as well. We were checked on frequently for waters and drinks and the food was brought out quickly. 4.5/5! Thank you for a fantastic meal! read more

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food was 10/10. Seat at the bar service was great, wait time for food was fast. We got there around 3:30-4pm We came on Labor Day so there wasn't any happy hours they don't do happy hour for holidays just a heads up read more

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Came here to celebrate a galantines. I had lunch there and food was phenomenal and the service was great! I will definitely be returning and try their dinner menu. The views are beautiful and the drinks were great! 10 out if 10. read more

Stopped by here on a late Sunday afternoon. Decided to sit outdoors because of food smell indoor. Food was great, especially the duck confit. My calamari was good, not greasy at all. Local beer was good& good. Quite busy then so waitress service was just adequate. read more

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We had a very pleasant experience dining here. The highlight was the melon salad - a perfect mix of sweet melon, savory soft feta, crunchy roasted pistachios, and tangy yuzu vinaigrette. I added some grilled Bay prawns. I would come back just for this dish! The warm sourdough bread that was brought to the table was perfect for mopping up the leftover dressing. We shared the floorless chocolate cake with butterscotch sauce and candied pecans for dessert - also delicious. My guava mimosa was tasty, but I couldn't taste the guava at all, unfortunately. Patio seating near the pond, and with a view of the nearby hills, was blissful. I hope they have fans or misters for the days when it's hot, as was threatening on the day we came. Our servers were so kind and polite - if anything, a little overzealous, bringing utensils we didn't need and pushing certain menu items hard. I'd love to come back, and try Salt and Stone again! read more

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First, the food was excellent. Our waiter, Carlos, gave us the best service that either one of us has had in years. He was attentive without being intrusive. Made sure our meals were prepared exactly as ordered and had our to-go order ready when we were done. I just wish I lived closer. read more

Salt and Stone used to be a favorite spot. I will not be returning. While the food was good, and our server, Marie, was wonderful, I had a terrible experience with the manager. First, they got our reservations for outside dining, but inside if raining, wrong, and started us off inside. The first two members of our group arrived before us, and were seated outside, but not in the open air by the pond. When I arrived, I requested a table by the pond but the host told me my party was already seated, basically, "No." I was surprised at this. I would expect at least a "Let me see what I can do." I was understandably disappointed and repeated my request, at which point he said, "Let me ask." The manager came over and when I explained my request, she was unwelcoming and unprofessional. She said, "You're coming in hot," blaming me for my concern about not being treated as a welcome guest. She treated me as if I was a problem. She said the reservation was for inside, but they had accommodated our desire to sit outside. The outside area my friends were at was under a dark cover, not where I was hoping to be seated, in the sunshine. When I told her the reservation was for outside, she argued with me, repeating that it was for inside. I then told her I didn't mean to come across hard and apologized. I said clearly there had been a misunderstanding and it was really a simpl matter, "Can we be seated over there please?" Once again, she made it about me, and got sanctimonious, replying, "The 'Please' is good." Finally, after five frustrating and argumentative minutes, she relented and said we could sit by the pond but it could take five minutes to be ready, as if we were putting her out and she was doing us a huge favor. It happened to be my birthday, and this was hugely upsetting. What a horrible experience. Whenever I have asked for different seating at any restaurant in my previous experience, I have unfailingly been treated with respect and consideration. This is the first time in my life I have been treated so condescendingly at a restaurant. This woman is a terrible manager and I can't help but hope she doesn't treat everyone this way. She doesn't belong in customer service. read more

This place is a gem! From the service to the location. My boyfriend and I found this randomly on our drive to my work event which was right across the road from Kunde Winery. We had plenty of time before the event so we stopped by to get a glass of wine and a few appetizers to share. We got the calamari, cooked garlic and parsley oysters and raw oysters. My boyfriend and I both agreed that we could have ordered a handful of the cooked oysters, they were that delicious! I don't usually like my oysters to be large but these were just incredibly. Also the service was great, we got seated at the bar right away and got happy hour prices. We told that staff we were short on time and they were beyond responsive with check and service. I am looking forward to having another meal there without rushing out as fast. read more

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Salt and Stone...The worst service ever this afternoon at the bar. Marissa, or Larissa, was the most inadequate server ever she just really didn't care about much! This is the second time that I have witnessed this treatment from her. I will never go there again. And as we are all in the industry, this great place of gathering Will NOT be what we recommend to our guests. There are so many gracious and welcoming businesses in Sonoma (just drive a few miles and you are in restaurant heaven, like el Dorado Kitchen and girl in the fig, and one of my favorites, Valley) Places where they have fantastic food and they treat you really nice, from the moment you walk in you feel warm and welcomed...disappointed-in the service at Salt and Stone.... it's amazing how one person can ruin your whole evening. And it was such a perfect day. read more

Ambiance is beautiful, clean and modern inside; beautiful and spacious outside and surprisingly cool even on a 95 degree day on 6/18/25 outside under the patio cover with fans looking out to the koi ponds and vineyards. Even further outside there were plenty of umbrellas to provide shade and I could also see heat lamps available for cooler nights. The service was impeccable. From the water, to the bread, to our waitress everyone was friendly and perfectly attentive without being annoying when we wanted some time between a drink and appetizer before ordering food. Speaking of the food and drinks... Hibiscus Margarita:10/10 Old Fashioned: 9/10 (prefer a large ice cube) Crab cakes: 9/10 (mostly crab but needed a smooch more sauce) Filet with scallops: 10/10 (both steak and scallops were perfectly cooked but I didn't love the blue cheese sauce on the steak so just pushed it to the side as it wasn't necessary even though I love blue cheese). My husband and I cook a lot at home and are pretty good cooks so we do have high expectations when eating out. Make a reservation now. You will love it! read more

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11th May 2024 dinner service Made a dinner reservation here with great expectations Unfortunately the service left us disappointed We were left waiting at our table for a good 10 - 15 mins to place our drinks order After placing our drinks and kids food order, we never received our complimentary bread - while the tables next to us were serviced promptly with a welcome complimentary bread Our server had to be flagged down to get her attention for requests - she was underwhelming & not attentive Food was a a solid- 8/10 Drinks were a 9/10 Dessert was super 10/10 Kids loved their Mac & Cheese I truly wish the service would compliment the quality and price of the meals at this beautiful location read more

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Went today for first time. Food was amazing. Started with soup - both the chicken tortilla and the French onion. Awesome. Second up was crab cakes - tatsy. Main was the burrata flat bread - did not realize that kalamata olives were part of the chutney, glad we got it on side. Food was delicious. Service was good. read more