Was greeted very nice and hostess even checked my coat. Very cold unwelcoming service from the bartender. I felt like my questions about the menu annoyed her. Food was ok, a bit overpriced for the quantity. She never checked back once to see how everything was nor refill My water or ask if I would like anything else to eat. She was too busy engaging with the two other patrons at the bar to care I guess. Damn Shame, beautiful space. Go check out Hachi in sw. Great quality and value. read more

Wow! Service was top notch. Every detail added to the experience. Very knowledgeable and insightful servers. Food was plated beautifully and every bite delicious. Such a classy place with smooth background music. read more

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I've been here many many times now and they are always excellent!! I dream of the black cod I swear, it is so excellent as are the oysters, every single thing is on point and served with a wink using snow peak gear.. Like you too can glamp in style. lol read more

First timer at Takibi! Love the open kitchen and warm toned lights. Excellent service too. Friendly server provided great options and was very attentive. The vegan food was delicious. More on the upscale end, therefore this is the perfect location to celebrate special occasions. The falafel was so delicious and perfectly paired with the shiitake mushroom and chickpea. The vegan spicy mayo sauce was a great addition, otherwise it would've tasted dry. The agedashi tofu was bland, but soft. Didn't taste oily either which I liked. Very light. My favorite was the kitsune udon. Refreshing and perfect for the cold and dry weather. Tofu donuts are amazing! Please order. The pear was delicious! read more

Takibi - Ramen Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Think of this place as an appetizer place. In Japanese, it is called "izakaya" which means a variety of small dishes and snacks. I tried the sunamono and the chicken karate. Both were so good. The chicken had a nice batter, not too greasy or too crispy. The salad was nice and refreshing. I actually liked the dressing too. Give this place a chance. The inside is super cute and fun. The staff help answer all of your questions. If you don't know or are not familiar with Japanese food, don't hesitate to ask what the items are on the menu. Downgraded because they would not let us order dinner when we arrived during happy hour. Still good though. read more

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I've been to Takibi twice, once for my birthday and once as a girls night. The interior is such a vibe, spacious booths and not too dark. It's right on NW 23rd so we always park on a specific side street and walk to the restaurant. Because of the location if you end up needing to wait a little for a table (if you didn't make a reservation) you can window shop through the attached camping store Snowpeak or all along the busy NW 23rd shops. Our good was amazing. The pork fried rice was divine, the nigiri was top quality. I am so picky with my nigiri and sashimi because the second I smell too much fishiness or taste a specific flavor I know it's not good sushi. But it was so good I want to come back for the Omakase experience. Service was prompt and attentive, we felt well taken care of. The vibe is a mix of casual but you can also dress nicely if you're celebrating something. I saw someone wearing a sweatshirt and hiking boots but then the table next to them wore nice pants and their partner was wearing a dress. Highly recommend if you're looking for someplace to stop after shopping or for a quality dinner with friends/family. read more

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I haven't been since they re-opened and boy did I forget how good this place is! I had the Valentine Omakase and it was perfection. Portion sizes were perfect. I sat at the bar and the bartender and service were great. Great atmosphere and food!! The cod is worth going for all by itself and is something I dream of read more

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Amazing. Amazing food. Maybe the best Salmon I've ever had. Teriyaki glazed, planked and roasted over an open flame.

I came here for the dinner service and thought that it was only okay. To note, as it is located on 23rd, parking may be difficult to find. The restaurant itself is attached to a Japanese outdoor supplies company, which I took a walk around after dinner and thought the concept of combining the two stores was so unique and a bit fun. The inside of the restaurant is so beautiful, spacious, and has plenty of seating. My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and the bartender was so kind. As we were very early for dinner service, there wasn't anyone else however, service was surprisingly very slow. The food was only alright. We ordered near 7-8 dishes before we were full. Although the prices are higher, the quality isn't present in comparison to other restaurants I've had at the same price point. Portions were very small and everything tended to be on the saltier side for Japanese food. I would like to note that this restaurant is "JAPANESE-INSPIRED" NOT AUTHENTIC JAPANESE food (this is on all of their promotional material and website). They also include a 20% automatic gratuity charge, regardless of party size. read more

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Beautiful place! The service was great. The food was even more amazing! I came during lunch so I got the Chirashi don. All of the fish was good, but the salmon tasted super fresh and really melted in my mouth. The fish was thick cut, so this was yummy and filled me up! I also got to try the ramen. The broth was super flavorful and the noodles were amazing. I would definitely want to go back and try more things as well as their dinner menu! This is also located in a great area of portland where you can walk around and explore the cute shops in the area. read more

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One of our favorite restaurants. Upscale but not too expensive. Black cod miso is the best. Service a little too cool for school but it's a vibe. read more

The food and service was excellent. We got the 5 corse with sake paring, our waitress was extremely knowledgeable on the parings. The food was amazing we will definitely be back. If you are debating going, I say do it. You will not regret it. read more

Takibi - Fresh salmon,scallops and tuna with lime - Ramen Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We recently came here for our friend's birthday dinner. The interior and decor of the place was pretty nice and has that nice vibe to it. They also had an outdoor section. We ordered a good amount of food, both seafood and non-seafood related. For the non-seafood items - karaage, tonkatsu, t-bone steak, Takibi fried rice, Brussel sprouts, and miso soup. My friends also ordered a few sushi items. The karaage was my favorite out of the dishes. The t-bone steak was a bit on the chewier side. It would have been nice if it came with a knife to use to cut the piece into a smaller bite size, versus using just the chopsticks to try to put the large piece in the mouth. This was also the case with the tonkatsu. The miso soup was a bit on the saltier side. It was nice of them to take that off the bull since no one really ate it. They also ran out of a good amount of bottles of sake, which was a bummer. read more

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Amazing!!! Don't let the limited menu deter you from trying out this restaurant! It is located within the Snow Peak store. The ambiance is very charming with Japanese style decor and food plating. We came here on a Saturday for lunch and made a reservation online. Since there were only two waitresses, the service was a little slow since one of them was occupied with making the drinks at the bar. We ordered the teishoku set with the miso cod, the curry with chicken katsu, and the tofu donuts. The teishoku set was incredible, the tofu dressing with the salad was tasty and light. The miso cod was perfect and bursting with flavor. The curry was incredibly tasty and the chicken katsu perfectly crunchy and fried. The portions were on the smaller side and left us wanting more! Their drink menu was pretty expansive, however the food was definitely the highlight. Parking: paid street parking read more

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I was drawn to Takibi because of its affiliation with Snow Peak. The concept is good, however, the food was underwhelming. The menu could be a lot more playful and innovative. I was surprised by the lack of creativity and taste in the dishes. read more

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Takibi might be Japanese inspired cuisine, but no way reflecting Japanese influenced service. Automatic Gratuity ~ Boo. Service is shamefully snooty and careless. Menu ~ Told by the server menu plates are meant to be shared but the portions are of tasting menu size, literally one bite per person. When asking the server which beer is draft or can, a sterile 'I'll have to check' and immediately walks away. That is fine but watched her serve two other tables and chit chat with a coworker before coming to back with the answer. Took 10 minutes to answer what was on draft. That is a glimpse of how the entire dinner went. For this price point, the shabby service did not match the pride they boast of in their cuisine. Would be a disappointing one star but they have a great outdoor patio and cool camping equipment. read more

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We ordered everything on the menu except for one noodle and the steak. The portions are small, sharable for up to 4 people if you want a tasting. Everything was good, with a hint of its unique flare. The inside seating is actually quite small, hence RSVP is recommended. It is a modern, clean, light color ambience. Good for dates, family, friends. read more

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I really really, REALLY wanted to like this place and had been looking forward to trying it out for some time. Unfortunately the food was mediocre and overpriced. $6 for salty (perhaps sitting and boiling f in the pot for a while) miso soup with vegetables (2 pieces of carrots and daikon), oily veggie tempura, watery pork kakuni (should be very rich and flavorful but instead watered down and dry, undercooked and under marinated egg, and missing mustard), flavorless fried rice with dried out bits of pork, and oversized pieces of chicken karaage. Anywhere mirin or sake was used in the dishes, was overt and not cooked out enough as the flavor of alcohol was strong. One of the 3 sauces for the karaage was waaaay too sweet and very mirin forward, the kakuni sauce was not cooked down enough. It's like the menu was westernized and flavors were white washed. Really lacked umami and richness one looks for in Japanese cooking. Some things were too sweet and others had no flavor. Where's the balance? The best thing here was the restaurant aesthetics, ceramics, snow peak goods. The price matches the quality of snow peak products but way over shoots the quality of the food. read more

My group was going to be in the Portland area--we made the choice to come to Takibi because we were already visiting Snowpeak (connected next door) and we learned that ramen and nigiri service for lunch was starting that day. This was my first visit to Takibi, but others in my group had eaten there before. The space is beautiful and in line with the aesthetic over at Snowpeak. They use some of the camping tableware in their set-up, which I think is pretty cool. Very minimalist and calming. There is a parking lot with some spots reserved for Snowpeak and Takibi patrons, but this can fill up fast. When we arrived, there was a line slightly out the door. However, parties were seated pretty quickly and we didn't have to wait more than 10 minutes, which was appreciated. Once seated, table service was on the slower side. We ordered 2 ramen & nigiri sets, and 2 nigiri sets (all priced at $35 pre tax and tip). Ramen came out at a pretty decent pace, but nigiri took much longer to get to our table. This wasn't ideal, as our friends who ordered the ramen wanted to wait for us to get our sushi sets so we could eat together. It took around 20+ min for the rest of the food to come out, and by that time we decided it would probably be best for our friends to start eating so the noodles wouldn't be bloated and the broth cold. Food was overall good--nothing to complain about. Please note that there is a 20% gratuity charge pre-tip. We were not informed of this and tipped on top of the automatic charge. Would have appreciated being informed of this beforehand so that we could make an informed decision on whether or not to give any extra. Overall, I'd say that the quality of food and service was not up to par. Will probably give another try when I'm back in the area. read more

I would rate this closer to a 3.5-4 but rounding up for the experience in the space. Portion sizes here are on the smaller side so it's definitely not a place you can leave feeling completely full without shelling a bunch of $$$. The restaurant is connected to Snowpeak so it's an extension of the space if you've ever been inside keeping with the modern & sleek ambiance. It's also great because they have a parking lot and in the Alphabet parking isn't always the easiest. ____________ This place is meant to be more sharing so while I did enjoy all the items we got I probably could have ordered more to feel 100% full. We also had drinks to pair with our meal that were mixed well and had a good balance. What we ordered that I would order again. + albacore warayaki + chicken karaage + black cod + saba shioyaki + kamo nanban soba + tofu donuts My favorites were definitely the cod, karaage, and tofu donuts. ____________ In addition to portion sizes I docked a star because of the mandated 20% tip. I am all for helping support workers but having it mandatory for an already expensive place does add to your overall bill so what could be $60-$70 at another Japanese restaurant is closer to $100+ so not as affordable. read more

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What a delightful izakaya! I know a lot of the reviews mention small plates, however we went in knowing this and enjoyed the portions. We left the meal feeling satisfied - not too stuffed but not craving more. I absolutely loved the beef carpaccio! The yuzu and arugula elevated the flavors into a refreshing bite. I also ordered a hojicha tea and my friend had a cocktail. Final bill was about $80 per person. If you enjoy high quality izakaya bites, this place is it! read more

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Recent reviews have been uneven, so I wanted to make sure I left a good one after our meal this evening. The space is gorgeous and our booth was comfy with a wide table to accommodate all the dishes we ordered. Plates were cleared in a timely manner, which I appreciated. Our server was great--knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive, and honest about recommendations. He sweetly comped a dessert since we were celebrating my partner's 40th birthday. My dude loved the fried oysters so much, he said next time he'd forgo the fried rice and order double fried oysters. The mushrooms were perfectly savory, the black cod was outstanding, and the tempura veg was so light & crispy--just perfect. We ate super-early since we were headed to an event at the MODA Center, so I was able to get a few interior photos before the crowd appeared. read more

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overall: 4/5 food: 4/5 service: 4/5 ambiance: 5/5 NOTE: (there's a parking lot located in the back of snow peak!! i'm not sure if it's free, but it's a nice alternative to meter street parking c:) takibi is a wonderful find! located in the back of snow peak serving asian cuisine, my friend and i came by for a lovely lunch! we ordered the set and the curry with tonkotsu. i like how they include some side dishes (the potato and pumpkin being my favorite), and the miso soup was not too salty! the curry taste was also pretty good, and i appreciated the crunch on the tonkotsu. the pieces were a little too thick for me though. takibi has more options for dinner time! i would love to come back and try out their dinner menu and see what the atmosphere is like when it's dark :). read more

Takibi - Ramen Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I was a little mixed on this review. The server was nice, but he seemed a little rushed and annoyed. He may have been a bit tired, which is a possibility. There's a tiny parking lot in the back, but it fills up really quick. It's small bites and a little on the pricey side, but good. I saw they now have lunch options, but not too sure if I'd go again. read more

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Portion sizes are painfully small for what you pay, I left feeling hungry even though I ordered over 4 separate items on the Menu & has a bill over 50$ with just myself. Service is alright but passive & uninviting- it definitely feels like they are trying to cater to a certain demographic. The restaurant itself is gorgeous though & beautifully designed. But other then that- mostly everything else falls short. I wouldn't recommend this place to any family or friends if they are looking for authentic Japenese food & full bellies. If you are looking for a business meet & greet spot or for a place to go with co-workers after work- would definitely recommend this place. But to anyone I care for deeply - Takabi is a hard NO. read more

I don't want anyone to know about this place because it's a cozy hideaway right of 23rd... food, service, ambiance all worth the time

Stumbled upon Takibi while looking for camping gear. You'll know what I mean once you visit... My wife and I love Japanese food and even fusion joints showcasing a variety from various countries. Takibi is an excellent place to get a taste of great food and some pretty good cocktails. Our server, Derek, was amazing and offered some off menu cocktail suggestions that were out of this world. Small sharables is the game here and we ordered many items from the simple menu. Among one of the items was the A4 wagyu. It was the only item on the menu that we would passion next time. It was way overcooked and the texture was just off. We've had the best A4 and A5 from all over the world and this one just didn't work. Japanese restaurants are hard to find in tje PNW, so we'll be back for sure and try the rest of the menu. Ambience was great, staff was great, bathrooms clean, and overall we had a great experience. read more

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Great ramen at lunchtime. Heat lamps could work a little harder on a cold fall day but we all thought it was great.

Takibi combines all of our favorite things - camping, food, and cocktails. Beautiful, warm & inviting space. Ideal spot for a date. Tapa style. Like everyone has already said, portions are small for the price tag. So I wouldn't recommend coming with more than 3-4 people. We ordered 9 dishes between the 4 of us and pretty much got to try a bite of each thing. The stand outs for me was miso black cod, kakuni, and nijimasu. All the dishes were presented nicely and you can tell they use quality ingredients here. Would I dine here again? Probably, since they change their menu seasonally which I am all about. I would love to check out their outdoor patio too once the weather gets warmer. read more

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4 stars for the quality of food and the ambiance of the atmosphere. 2 stars for the proportion sizes, suboptimal service for 20% auto gratuity, and dining experience. Yelps hours do not correlate to the restaurants. Which based on the menus online seems that the lunch portions far outweigh the dinner proportions. Hence why it seems like the 4-5 star reviews are mostly from people who experienced the lunch. But I digress. As other people noted, the waitress was not sure what was on draft (beer wise) or sure which hot sake was available, then realized it was seasonal. That in itself took about 15 minutes. After we ordered a small plate, and two grilled dishes. Our waitress remarked "is that all for you?" Which made me a little concerned on the portion sizes. So I pulled up my yelp and saw all the photos were indeed Tapas sized. $17 for two pieces of Cod, and $17 for a singular lamb shank. But don't get me wrong, that Black Cod was butter, caramelized and just melts in your mouth. The skin was crispy to perfection, and the lamb was flavored and cooked perfectly, extremely tender. The dashi soba was also delightful, though it was the size of most appetizer miso soups. I also didn't love the seating, because the back rest is shared with the tables behind you, every single abrasive thump back, or laugh would push me forward towards my table. Couldn't even sit back without constantly getting pushed forward during my meal. The waitress also never genuinely checked in on us. Only came by to take our plates away, and ask if we needed to order more food. Definitely not the kind of service I would've wanted to give 20% tip to, maybe directly to the kitchen staff since I could tell they put a lot of time and effort into the meals. My partner felt slightly tricked with the auto 20% gratuity, that is usually provided for parties 6 or more. They definitely highlighted it on the receipt but don't give you an option. Most restaurants at least have that on the menu prefacing it so that you know to expect it when the bill arrives and plan accordingly. Unfortunately we left the place famished and having to go to Papa Haydn to get more food. read more

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Went there for the first time. We were very pleased with the food, service and ambiance. Drinks were nice and refreshing. We had sushi, chu toro, madai, hotate, hamachi. All fresh and very good. BBQ eel was well prepared and tasty. Sautéed mushrooms and black cod were outstanding. We also had wood fire cooked edamame that was different but good. Overall, our experience here was excellent. Will definitely come back and try other dishes on the menu. read more

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Takibi recently reopened after a renovation and is beautiful space to enjoy different shared plates. Most of the food was excellent - the salad exceptionally fresh, the kabocha squash flavorful, and the pork belly tender. The Tonkatsu was a miss - was unfortunately tough and well below what I'd expect at a restaurant of this caliber. Service was off - they don't course dishes out and instead just dumped everything in quick succession making it hard to keep the food warm. They were not even trying to pace - so maybe it is better to order as you go. They have potential so I hope to return to try some of my favorites once they have a bit more time to ramp in. read more

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This is a very nice restaurant in NW portland. We enjoyed a long dinner. The cocktail menu is very very good. I had an old fashioned where the whiskey was marinated in wagyu fat. This is something that you see more and more, and Takibi has it nailed. The main menu items were solid - not outstanding, but fresh, varied and interesting. The dessert was amazing - it's an ice cream sandwich. Hard to describe, picture attached, but wow was it special. Enjoy. read more

Takibi - ice cream sandwich - Ramen Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food and drink themselves are tasty on its own. The value of these food and drinks are what brings this rating down a lot. Tried a few of the dishes and while they taste good, the serving size for a shared dinner plate is a bit much. Fine dining, sure, but make it taste or complicated enough to match the price tag. $11 for 3 pieces of Chicken Karaage was good but tasted just as good as any other freshly made chicken karaage from any other Japanese restaurant. Tried the $17 black cod, it came with Miso so I'm expecting Miso butterfish (same fish). Again, it was good, but nowhere near the flavor or expectations I would have liked. Most peoples grandmas in Hawaii could make a better miso butterfish and the price would only be to take them to the grocery store or fix something around the house. I digress. Maybe the Upscale outdoor equipment next door is a direct comparison to the food here. Could you get the same quality of good at a better price? Probably? I guess it's for others to decide. Good news is Salt and Straw is nearby. read more

Takibi - Chicken Karaage. About the size of a chicken wing - Ramen Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great cocktails and food. Really enjoyed various dishes. Cool wine list. Great service read more

Takibi - Cocktails - Ramen Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My man's friend recommended this spot, so we decided to follow through with the recommendation. My man booked reservations online for a Wednesday night. The location is cute with a parking lot and lots of street parking. There is an outdoor seating area, but the inside interior was beautiful. Got seated at the booth. I asked for recommendations for drinks. All of them look tasty tbh. Now for the food. Tempura vegetables: tastes like a crispy healthy potato chip. 5/5 Sashimi: fish was definitely fresh! 4/5 Ribeye: paired well with shishito peppers & glaze. 4/5 Soba noodles: the soup base was delicious. I loved everything about this dish. 5/5 Panna cotta: AMAZING! 5/5 Staff was super friendly & attentive. Price is a bit on the high side, but presentation, vibe of the restaurant, staff, & taste makes it worth it. read more

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Beautiful restaurant! Food was delicious! My cocktail was gorgeous and tasty. Fun place to people watch. Service was a bit off-putting as we felt ignored upon walking in. Also, they add 20% but don't tell you that till the end of the meal... Would love to come back when their outdoor spaces are open. read more

You'd think my lasting impression was the delicious meal, beautiful space, and very good service. Nope, it was the rude entitled assumption of an automatic 20% tip. Some restaurants seem to have forgotten the definition of gratuity. Of course, many will cover under the umbrella of COVID, that we're all in this together. I'd MAYBE be okay with this for a small mom and pop, but very spacious Takibi sells $350 lounge pants at its adjoining store, they're not suffering. Quit passing the cost of employment to your customers. Oh, what would I have tipped: 18 to 22 percent based on the service received. ...phew, okay. We ordered an assortment of finely presented plates. Kamo Nanban Soba with succulent duck: A Hojicha Panne Cotta dessert: A, memorably excellent! Tea: A, loose leaf beautifully presented in a eye-catching steeper. Shishito Peopers: B+, ample way to start a meal, refreshingly lightly spiced. Tofu Donuts: B, didn't fully connect with them, but finished the plate Miso Black Cod: B Smashed Fried Potato: B-, far from the croquette taste and texture I was expecting. Ribeye: C, big miss considering the price, very tough that we needed a knife. All said, Takibi is in the upper quartile of special occasion dining. read more

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Nice service and atmosphere but the food was not impressive in the slightest. We went for lunch and they were only serving ramen. The noodles were still in the shape of the square packaging (e.g., top ramen) after being cooked. The broth was bland. The pork belly consisted of one thin slice like deli meat. We won't bother going back. We can make much better ramen at home. read more

What a beautiful restaurant! Lots of light wood and an airy feel, a western take on a modern Japanese izakaya. We skipped the drinks, but they have some impressive sounding cocktails and various whiskies. We started with the late fall salad, which featured stone fruit, carrots, and a delicious white sesame dressing. Next we had the sashimi moriawase which was beautiful too look at and equally tasty to eat. It had yellowtail, salmon, mackerel, albacore, and maguro. Two fried dishes came next: chicken karaage and tempura vegetables. So good! The ponzu sauce was perfect for the broccoli and cauliflower and Jimmy Nardello peppers. Last was the grilled black cod, which arrived with a smoking piece of wood, which gave the smoky aroma while we ate it. By then we were full and skipped dessert. Our server was attentive and explained things and earned his automatic 20% gratuity. Definitely a high end place, a bit spendy for the amount of food, but we had a great experience. read more

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