First time here and I really enjoyed the food. They were able to split the beet salad for us and the truffle mushroom ravioli was SO good! The bread and butter was complimentary and very delicious as well. Service was really slow. Maybe it was because were were sitting outside. Maybe next time I'll sit inside and see if it improves. read more

Saltyard - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Beet salad was a large portion so I shared with my family. I'm not a huge beet fan, but the salad dressing and goat cheese flavors meshed well together to make the beets more tolerable. The seafood linguini was very tasty, the mussels were fresh and there were also small scallops and shrimp. The tomato sauce of the linguini was just acidic enough to cut the fishiness of the seafood. We finished our dinner with chocolate lava with vanilla ice cream - there wasn't actually chocolate lava spewing out the cake like I'm used to, but the cake was hot and moist, and paired well with the vanilla ice cream. My aunt frequently likes to dine at this restaurant since she lives near downtown Burlingame, and the menu is pretty solid for a more modern Italian restaurant. There's a bar where solo diners can sit as well. There's interesting decor such as a huge wall of wine bottles. Waiters are attentive, cleared our plates and refill our waters without us asking. read more

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Got the chance to vist saltyard last night for a little date night with my partner and had a wonderful time. Great service good food and fantastic atmosphere. It was pretty quiet when we got there at 7pm so we started with some drinks while looking at the menu I got the basil sour - basil mezcal sour - 10/10 absolutely fantastic. My partner got the classic old fashioned they use a 30 day barrel aged bourbon to it it a very smooth taste 9/10 Next we got starts I got the carpaccio and my partner got the truffle parmesan fries. The carpaccio was fantastic super fresh ingredients and tasted divine. Only note o would add is there was a little to much arugula to the portion of meat. 9/10. My partner said the fries were good would have definitely added some more truffle the Parmesan was a bit over powering 7.5/10 Onto the mains, I got the salmon with spinach,mash all with a dill vodka cream sauce. Portion size was great and fish was cooked perfectly. The star of the fish was definitely that sauce it was delicious. 9/10 my partner got the short ribs with mash and carrots. Overall he loved the flavors of the dish but wished the carrots were cooked a bit more and that there was more sauce for the short ribs. He still throughly enjoyed his dish 7.5/10 Then to end the night we got salted caramel gelato with a second round of old fashioned and glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Gelato was incredible the texture was perfect and flavor was just right. Definitely would come back just for some cocktails and gelato alone haha. The menu here has a good mixture of items definitely something for everyone from seafood to pasta to steaks to even a burger. Great labeled menu with allergies and dietary restrictions They have a great wine list with lots of various options for by the glass or by the bottle. Special shoutout to our waiter Herbert for making the experience so enjoyable he coursed out our whole meal and check on us regularly at just the right times and gave great recommendations very knowledgeable. Overall will definitely be coming back here again for another date night! read more

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Service was still great and everyone was super friendly! Some of the items like the linguine were on the saltier side but otherwise the rest of the food was delicious! read more

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Went in for a quiet afternoon on a Monday. Bartender was great and recommended the short rib. It was unbelievable. So tender and perfect and a very good sized portion. I also think their butter has rosemary in it, great surprise. read more

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Another pleasant surprise during my recent trip to the Bay Area. The menu looked limited so I was not looking forward to eating here as someone else in my party picked this place. Well egg on my face. The truffle mushroom ravioli was the best ravioli I have ever eaten in my life. The richness of the sauce enhanced the plump ravioli and it left me salivating my whole meal. The side of Brussels sprouts were also a hit as well. As with the rest of the places I visited on this trip, the service was great. read more

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Came for lunch, easily seated, no reservation needed. I like the covered outdoor seating. Good service. The branzino was cooked well, served whole and deboned. While recommended by the server, the fried artichoke would have been better served more crispy. read more

Well, I'm sorry to see this place as a 3.9 stars and I have to honestly say I don't see why. I was met promptly at the door and seated. I was immediately asked if I would like flat or sparkling I ordered the skirt steak without mashed potatoes. I had to do this because the bread is so amazing. I limited myself to one piece. The butter is divine. Aperol spritz has all the right components and well balanced Restrooms super clean and a nice ambient beat is playing in the background. Great outdoor seating gorgeous restaurant inside definitely I will be back. read more

Saltyard - Skirt steak without the mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Needing a late night dinner and came across Saltyard and their amazing Beet salad and spring rolls. Great decor and ambience. The team takes great care to deliver an experience. My new "go to" when in town. read more

This is a hidden gem for their lunch specials! We're talking about like more upscale dining with suits and ties for around $30. Forget your SF restaurant week because this is every M-F and isn't going away. Comes with salad or soup and the salad was great. We ordered the crab cakes as an appetizer and thay was 5/5 delicious real crab with a good aioli sauce. My coworker had the salmon and it was a whole piece with all the veggies and potatoes with the sherbet for dessert. Totally worth it. My steak was an additional $20 upcharge but it was a good steak. Also, with all the fixings like veggies and stuff. Not a fan of their sherbet, but whatever. Service was decent. Great view of the Burlingame street to people watch. Would recommend for an upscale lunch. read more

Saltyard - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

One of the things I find most frustrating about work is that the bar for mediocrity is set highly; the daily overexertion I pour into the cup of the collective is not celebrated or recognized as it is the standard to give 110%. Sometimes in my bluer days I wish that getting up and going to work was celebrated as an achievement in and of itself. I wish that my smiles and my right answers, my mini victories in knowing what to do, the accumulation and application of my experience, the precarious balance of the tiny tasks that are unsung and highly necessary, I wish it made my heart sing louder. I want to untie work validation from my internal validation, the same engine that feels good when running hot in the office can come from other tracks. I want to work on that this year, though I admit that the desire hasn't translated into the action yet. Luckily, I think I don't have to change my mediocrity meter for Yelp. To get the shrimp add on to my pasta, it was an additional $10 for five shrimp. TEN DOLLLARS??? FOR 5 TINY SHRIMP??? oh excuse me, the menu calls them prawns ... PRAWNS?? These tiny tough little morsels??? I KNOW they came in a frozen bag!! The things new American / wine bar / corporate card restaurants can get away with!!!! The teriyaki skirt steak was oh so sweet, the amount of sugar could eliminate and shroud any crimes of the beef itself, so sweet it felt like panda express. We're losing the art of nice casual you guys, or perhaps the suburbs never had it .-. read more

Saltyard - Pomodoro pasta with shrimp - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

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The food was good. I highly recommend the mushroom ravioli. The crabcake was ok. Service wasn't too bad. They were nice. Ambiance was cute. Nice restaurant in the neighborhood. They also have the Powerlunch special for $25. It's a 3 course meal of salad/soup, entree & a sorbet. Before 3pm. read more

This place is an absolute gem! The food was incredibly fresh, packed with flavor, and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service was completely seamless from start to finish. Everything hit the spot, and we will definitely be making this a regular spot. Highly recommend! read more

Very good steak, cooked to perfection! Seafood was tasty & fresh! Service was too. Good ambiance. The chef is a keeper!

Came here for a dinner date with my boyfriend after we watched John Wick in theaters. It's a very lovely restaurant in Burlingame, a great choice for a nice night out for a date and/or feeling a bit bougie. We saw a few families, including a married couple with a baby. The bar is gorgeous, and we sat at a booth across from it. We enjoyed our entrees! We had: Risotto: Tiger prawns, bay scallops, shrimp, spinach, sundried tomatoes and shrimp bisque mascarpone sauce Seafood Linguini: Tiger prawns, bay scallops, shrimp, clams & mussles, lightly spiced with chili flex, served with tomato-basil light cream marinara sauce For dessert, we got cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding. Both recommended! Verdict: would recommend Saltyard for a higher-end meal out without breaking the bank read more

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We have eaten here a couple of times in the past, and the food is good. The service is ok as is the restaurant setting & decoration. My biggest complaint is the restaurant custom of expecting diners to use the same silverware from cocktails & appetizers all the way through dessert..! The staff will provide clean utensils if asked for. IMO a nice restaurant in Burlingame should automatically replace used utensils. How much time & money can they possibly save? read more

We are back again at Saltyard, Burlingame! We LOVE the staff, we love the food! Third time in 7 day's! The Burger is extraordinary! The Chicken dish delish! We often go for Beet Salad with Chicken! Cannot go wrong! The food comes out HOT and Delish!! Thank you! read more

Saltyard - Pomegranate Titos, lemon lime and egg whites! amazing!!!! - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

At first, the hostess seated us at a booth right next to the host stand and the entrance, even though there were plenty of open tables in the dining room. She then had to speak with another staff member, and after a while, she moved us to a table inside. The service was just okay--not particularly attentive. The initial seating was disappointing since the restaurant wasn't busy and there were many better tables available. Overall, the experience was average. read more

OMG - I'm SO HAPPY my friend recommended this place! Came to celebrate a friend's belated birthday and decided to do their power lunch. Which is $25 that includes 1) A Mixed Green Salad, Caesar Salad or Soup of the day; 2) Main course (with incremental cost if you want skirt steak, short ribs, rib eye, etc.) with a mix of pastas, chicken, salmon or beef; and 3) Sorbet for dessert. Ended up we all ordered the Salmon as entree - some had the mixed green and others had the Caesar Salad. I had the Caesar Salad and sadly ate my salad before I remembered to take a picture. It's a very decent size for lunch. A bit under dressed which was fine - as we asked more more dressing and got a bit more. The Caesar Salad dressing was AMAZING - had that anchovy flavor - I feel like they had either anchovy oil or bits o anchovy in the dressing - delicious!! Friends liked their mixed green salad as well - with their dressing on the side so they can put as much or as little dressing. The star for me was the Salmon! PEFECTLY cooked (not dry at ALL) salmon sitting on mashed potatoes, grilled onions and spinach all topped with the most DELICIOUS vodka cream dill sauce - which had a bit of lemon flavor - it was AMAZING. In fact I want to go back JUST for that salmon!!! OH I forgot a friend came later and got the crab cakes that also came with a mixed green salad. She seemed to enjoy it a lot - so that also was a hit!! And because we were celebrating a birthday - the birthday girl got a cheesecake along with a rowdy happy birthday song!! She shared and it was a pretty big piece - very tasty and a nice ending to our most delicious meal. But having said that their sorbet was so refreshing. Not overly sweet or tart. LOVED it and pretty much licked my bowl clean!! Services was great - given how busy they are - we were able to have all our requests addressed in a friendly prompt manner!! Am definitely coming back and can't wait to try more dishes!! I can't believe I forgot to take pics of the salads and my friends crab cakes. We were just having too much fun gabbing and catching up - was a great atmosphere to do just that!! read more

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Saltyard is one of my favorite restaurants. I was here earlier in June and it was my second time! My boyfriend and I were here for our special anniversary dinner. The level of service, the aesthetics and dining atmosphere, the menu and of course wonderful company made for the best experience here! My boyfriend made the reservation through Yelp or open table I believe! It was nice of the host to accommodate a bigger table so my boyfriend and I could sit next to each other. Our server was spectacular, we never felt rushed and our food was presented in a timely manner. ** Meiomi Pinot Noir & Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 5/5 ** Fried Artichoke paired with a lemon aioli 5/5 ** Calamari paired with cocktail and tartar sauce 5/5 -- I didn't eat this dish but my boyfriend loved it! ** Chicken entree 5/5 -- a chicken tenderloin with mashed potato, spinach, asparagus, sun dried tomato, and a pesto sauce. Everything was cooked perfectly, you get so much flavor in each bite. ** Salmon Entree 5/5 -- served with mashed potato, onion, spinach, and vodka creamy dill sauce. I forgot to say no onions, however the dish was still amazing! ** Chocolate and Orange Gelato 5/5 -- it comes with 2 scoops of gelato per serving! I highly recommend this restaurant! It is perfect for a special occasion, date night, or solo date! read more

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We selected this restaurant from Yelp while staying in Burlingame. It was a Saturday night, and they were very busy. There were several large family groups celebrating special occasions. Fortunately, we had reservations and were seated in a smaller room near the front. We shared a fried artichoke appetizer. I had cioppino; it is a must for me when near San Francisco. It had a variety of seafood served in a tasty tomato broth. The seafood included salmon, prawns, clams, mussels, and octopus. The octopus was a bit chewy. We also had the chicken that was prepared in a pesto sauce. It came with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The service was great. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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3.5 stars. Saltyard wasn't quick to grab our attention. It had been open over five years before we tried them for dinner, & didn't eat there again til recently for lunch. Pricing is reasonable for slightly more upscale food & ambiance than the casual spots around Burlingame Ave. BF took advantage of the $25 Power Lunch which included a starter (minestrone soup was chock-full of veggies), main (+$20 for a sizable, tasty ribeye, which is still a decent price for the cut), & orange sorbet for dessert. I had the fried artichoke with lemon aioli ($14.99) & beet salad ($12.99) with the only note being the insufficient amount of crumbled goat cheese on the salad. I'd re-order both of these dishes in a heartbeat. We gave Saltyard a second chance to make a first impression & while they don't crack our Burlingame Top Ten, they're certainly an option on the rare occasion we want a nice sit-down Italian meal. read more

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An amazing restaurant! I came in for the power lunch and was seriously impressed. For $45, I got a mixed green salad, a ribeye with potatoes and asparagus, and an orange sorbet to finish, it's a pretty great deal, especially considering the steak was literally the size of my head. The ribeye was cooked perfectly and super tender. Both the steak and the veggies were well seasoned and flavorful. The orange sorbet at the end was a refreshing, light palate cleanser that wrapped up the meal nicely. On top of the great food, the service was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to. read more

This place is delicious and has a great variety of food. Tucked in a random corner in downtown Burlingame, it wasn't busy for a Friday evening which I wasn't expecting! They just get busy later in the afternoon bc they asked if we had a reservation but we still got seated right away. The complimentary bread is really good. This was my second time here and I haven't been here in a long time but didn't disappoint. Everything was flavorful and came out fresh. The vibes inside are nice, the bar looks pretty good too. It would be a nice date night here. My favorite dish was the truffle mushroom bruschetta appetizer read more

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First visit, came in for a business lunch. The space itself is lovely -- clean, stylish, and very well suited for a meeting. Everyone was well dressed, the room felt well run, and it's located in a cute, safe strip mall that works well for groups. Parking, however, is a headache, and it was surprisingly empty for a Friday lunch. Service was genuinely good. One person was covering both the bar and the tables and handled it impressively -- attentive, efficient, and never felt overwhelmed. The food, unfortunately, didn't quite match the ambiance. The burrata was a very small portion, though the salad was solid. Tomatoes were fine but forgettable. The sweet bread was excellent, though the olive oil and balsamic were placed awkwardly and hard to reach. The tacos leaned too greasy for my taste, and the drink was much milder than expected. The biggest miss was the steak, which came out overdone. Overall, it's a nice place to sit, talk, and feel comfortable -- especially for a meeting -- but the food itself was pretty mid and not something I'd return for. Glad I went, enjoyed the space, just expected more from the kitchen. read more

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This was a tasty but expensive lunch. I spent almost $75 for a flight of wine and Cioppino. My friend had the Seafood Pasta dish and an Aperol Spritz. We enjoyed sitting outside for an afternoon lunch. Our dishes were good and the portion was a nice size. There were big pieces of fish and plump shrimp in my Cioppino. I couldn't eat the garlic bread that it came with so my friend had it. She said it was very good. read more

Saltyard - Seafood Pasta - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Yumm. This place was delicious and the servers were really nice. I would highly recommend this place!

We had a group of 11 and were genuinely looking forward to dining here, but the experience was unacceptable before we even arrived. The hostess called claiming our reservation was at 7:15 PM which was completely incorrect (as you can see from my text confirmation). When I tried to clarify, she was rude, dismissive, and insisted I was wrong. She then abruptly told me the kitchen was closing was 9pm and hung up. This level of unprofessionalism and poor customer service is unacceptable. We canceled immediately and took our business elsewhere. I would not recommend this restaurant based on how we were treated. read more

Saltyard - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

Quaint environment that is not too loud. Decent food with portions that are moderate for the price and friendly service. Nice place to stop in for a drink. read more

Saltyard - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

We had a wonderful meal at Saltyard. Ambiance: Very busy and crowded (it was a Saturday evening). We opted to sit outside on the patio under the heat lamps. Food: Beef Spring Egg rolls: 3/5 A different take on the traditional egg rolls. There is beef and mozzarella inside and I believe maybe a creamy sauce of some sort. The outer shell was nice and crispy and perfectly fried and not too soggy. The horseradish sauce was to die for. I think I could've slapped it on anything and I would've liked whatever it was I was eating ;) I'm just not sure of the beef with the mozzarella combination. I think a sharper type of cheese would probably have worked better. Cioppino: 5/5 It was delicious with a flavorful broth. You could taste the seafood, but it was not overpowering. Lots of nice chunks of salmon in there, and they didn't skimp on that. My boyfriend wanted to add pasta, which I'd recommend to soak up all the soup. It definitely needs something starchy, other than the two slices of bread. However, the bread tasted heavenly with it. Chicken tenderloin: 4/5 The chicken was cooked to perfection. Not too overcooked, or undercooked. It was also very flavorful and tasted like it was good quality. It was imbued in a pesto creamy sauce, and it sat on top of mashed potatoes. It had some kind of peppers in there as well. Normally I love these peppers, however I don't think it complemented the chicken very well. The only thing I was very disappointed in was that there wasn't much mashed potatoes. You definitely need a lot more mashed potatoes to compensate for all that protein. read more

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We had the spring roll appetizer and it was amazing, the meat balls were also good but not something that stood out (I'd order it again). We shared the rib eye and skirt steak and they were pretty good. Although the ribeye was grizzly and tougher (slightly gray, kinda odd to be honest). Also had the gelato and chocolate cake (mediocre). The ambience is cozy and laid back, and the service is super efficient and friendly enough. We've been here 3 times total and I'd come back and recommend Saltyard but will have to stay away from their ribeye. read more

Saltyard - Rib Eye - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

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Efficient and attentive service even with a crowded restaurant. All dishes were well prepared and balanced flavors. read more

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Came here to celebrate my birthday. Made a same day reservation through Yelp. The staff were wonderful and the food was delicious. They went beyond any expectation to making this a great evening. Thank you! read more

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Friday night drinks with the girls. Loved it! Service was good Food is wonderful. The skirt steak and salads were excellent read more

Saltyard - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

A 3-course, $25 "Power Lunch" (on weekends too!) that doesn't skimp on flavor or quality? In this economy? Saltyard is where it's at - European flair in a classy yet relaxed atmosphere! And with an executive chef at the helm, I haven't been disappointed in any of the dishes. The portions, whether it's steak or salmon, are hefty too. Saltyard is definitely a Burlingame treasure. read more

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Saltyard redefines the Power Lunch by way of affordability and efficiency: 3 courses for $25 feels like I hit the jackpot! Hold on, you're thinking, it's only $25?! the portion sizes MUST be miniscule. I hate (love) to break it to you, but it's actually a full size entree. Which if you look at their menu prices (go ahead, I'll wait) entrees range from $17.99 to $45.99 you can go basic by choosing pasta as your entree or pay the extra supplement and a steak for lunch. With the mixed green salad as a starter and a light orange sorbet as your palette cleanser, you are set for the rest of the day, head back into the office and tackle HR Cheryl's emails that been hounding you for a few days now. The ambiance can pass for date night with the dimly lit space and dark colors and they have a nice patio that could be really welcoming in the summertime. Allot enough time for parking in the area as downtown can be busy or park at the Highland Parking Garage on Lorton Ave. read more

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It's been years since we've went out for New Year's Eve but this year we were driving our daughter to San Francisco, so we ended up having dinner at the Saltyard. The location is great with parking conveniently across the street. The place was packed! I am so glad we made a reservation. We were seated in a tiny table for 2 by the front door. I got hit with a gust of cold air every time it opened. My husband started with an old fashion. That's his drink of choice. He said it tasted just like the old fashion from Costco. I'm not sure if that is good or bad. For our appetizer, we order the calamari. It was ok. They served it with fried onion rings and pickled peppers. For our entrees my husband got the short ribs and I got the seafood linguine. I am lactose intolerant so they said they could make the linguine diary free. It was not. My husband's short ribs were also not short ribs. It was a different cut of meat, possible chuck roast. They also ran out of most of their desserts except for Cheesecake which i cannot eat. Service was decent for how busy they were. read more

Saltyard - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

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I ordered a Cioppino and Parmesan Truffle fries to go and was very dissatisfied with the quality. Cioppino: a lot of clams and mussels included were not even open. There were a total of 2 pieces of squid. Shrimp was rubbery and overcooked. Flavor of the soup was very lacking, and basically only tasted of oil and tomato. For the price, I was expecting a lot more. This dish is over $40 bucks, but is not even worth $10. I also asked for silverware, and they did not give me a spoon for the Cioppino. Parmesan Truffle Fries: they charge $3 more for Parmesan and truffle. Yet when I opened the fries there was barely any Parmesan on top. There was probably a total of 1 teaspoon of parm. Plus, the Parmesan tasted like the type you get as pizza toppings. There was also ZERO truffle flavor. Overall, huge waste of money. Will not be coming back. read more

Saltyard - This was supposed to be their Parmesan truffle fries. Parmesan where? $3 extra for not even a teaspoon of parm. Ridiculous - New American Near Me - Burlingame, California

First time here with my friend last night. We had kale salad, but there's hardly any dressing. My friend ordered the seafood linguine which is pretty decent. I had the lamb shank which is just ok. I had better lamb shank elsewhere. The meat is not as t near as I expected. The drink was average. The dessert is a disappointment. It didn't taste like crème brûlée, more like pudding. The texture is wrong. Our overall dining experience was just ok. read more

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I made a reservation for 2:00 p.m. on Valentine's Day at Salt Yard in Burlingame. We arrived on time and were seated promptly, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the experience quickly went downhill due to the service. While I stepped away briefly to use the restroom, our server, Arbia, informed my wife that we had about 10 minutes to place our order because the kitchen would be closing for a Valentine's Day menu transition. This was surprising and frustrating, as there was no prior communication about this when I made the reservation. I received a confirmation text, but nothing indicating we would be on such a limited timeframe to order. Once we ordered, the service was very inattentive. We were given water initially, but there were no follow-ups. Our glasses sat empty for a while, and we had to flag down another staff member to request refills and assistance. When my ribeye was served, I was not provided a steak knife. I had to wait and rely on another staff member to address it, which took additional time. As a result, the steak sat and lost its optimal temperature, especially being cooked medium rare. By the time I was able to cut into it, it was no longer at its best, which took away from the overall dining experience. A steak should be served with the proper utensils from the start. After we asked another staff member for help, they had to notify our server to come back to the table. When Arbia finally came over, she refilled our water but spilled a noticeable amount on the table, did not acknowledge it, did not apologize, and made no effort to clean it up before walking away. At that point, it was clear we were not being properly attended to. Throughout the entire meal, there were no meaningful check-ins to see how we were doing or if we needed anything. It felt like we were overlooked rather than taken care of. The food itself was fine, but service is a major part of the dining experience--especially on an occasion like Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, this experience left us disappointed. This was our first time visiting, and based on this experience, it will likely be our last. I hope management takes this feedback seriously, as the service we received did not reflect the level of hospitality one would expect. read more