I have mixed feelings about Savoi Latin Bistro. It definitely has the potential to be a 5-star…read morespot, but a few things need to be tweaked, in my opinion.
I came across Savoi's social media page when they were advertising "Wine Wednesday," and the promo looked pretty appealing in the video. It was marketed as offering $5 hookah, a $25 wine flight, $5 glasses of wine, and $20 bottles. When we arrived, the wine prices were accurate--but the hookah was actually $15, not $5. A $10 difference is significant and, frankly, that's false advertising.
The bistro has two floors, but on Wednesdays (and possibly other days), the lower level--which serves as their lounge and reportedly features a DJ--is closed. That was disappointing, especially since it seems to be a big part of the vibe they promote online.
Looking at the menu, I was surprised by the pricing. Entrées ranged from about $25 to $40, and appetizers were around $15 to $18. For a place that leans more toward a lounge experience with a relatively limited menu, those prices felt too steep--comparable to some Michelin-starred restaurants. I understand costs like rent and payroll, but the value just didn't align for me.
We had a glass of rosé, which leaned tart, and a wine flight that included sangria--thankfully, the sangria was really good. For food, we ordered the calamari, wings, and steak nachos. The calamari and wings were solid, but the nachos could've used more steak and definitely more sour cream--they were a bit dry for my taste. We also tried the hookah, which was enjoyable, and a refill was $10.
One thing to note: there's a 20% gratuity automatically added to all bills, and 22% for parties of seven or more. I understand the reasoning, especially post-COVID, but I personally don't agree with applying an automatic gratuity to small parties of three or less. I wish more places would reconsider that policy for smaller groups.
Overall, I had a nice time, but for what's being offered, the pricing doesn't quite match up. A few adjustments could really elevate the experience.