I'm almost afraid to mention it, but if you are downtown for an event (TPAC, War Memorial, Municipal, etc.), this is the place to go if you want a nice meal/drink but not a crowd.
On numerous occasions, I have bypassed the long beer line at War Memorial to hop across the street and have a delicious cocktail in between sets or acts. Not even kidding, one of the last times I did this the same folks were still waiting in line for their overpriced keg beer.
What really sets this place apart, is the food. I never expect much from hotel dining, certainly not in the bar; but this is the exception. The BF and I popped in here after the roller derby Saturday night for one last drink and much needed sustenance. We ended up splitting a cup of the crab and corn bisque (pretty darn good! More corn than crab, but high flavor). My boyfriend had a Reuben w/ fries and I had a cheeseburger w/ fries. I never order burgers, but after a long night of roller girls, I was famished. I didn't try it, but my boyfriend loved his Reuben. It was piled high on marble rye and the cheese was literally oozing out the sides. My burger was the same, cheese wise. It was cooked to a perfect medium well and smothered with delicious cheddar, crisp lettuce and onions and a fresh tomato (which is a feat this time of year). The fries were equally tasty.
After all of that, the tab was very much on the cheap side. About $30 for two large meals, a cup of soup a beer and a soda. Not bad at all! read more