Excellent anniversary dinner - the presentation and quality of the food was very apparent. Service was a bit slow on the cocktails and placing our orders, but overall it was a very enjoyable evening The duck was excellent, but between the buk Choy, sauce, and duck - it was a bit too salty. A citrus would cut through it and considering it was lacking in the crispy rice and yellowfin - I think it would be a welcome addition to both dishes. Bring on a Yuzu demiglaze! read more

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Been coming here for so long and I can't believe I've never left a review - or maybe I did I can't remember - [[HIGHLIGHT]]the circle is such fine dining in a small town area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nestled in a farm is a cozy cape style home turned restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I find it such a lovely gesture when the staff creates bonds with you as a regular, the food is top notch l never have anything to complain about. Some may say the portions are small but I think it's just enough food. The cocktails are thoughtfully made and customizable if needed. We try and come seasonally for each new menu read more

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So let's start with the Service upon your arrival. Our greets Mike was warm and down to earth friendly, we imm felt right at home . The four of us did the taste menu and each and every dish was beyond amazing. From the oysters to the salad fresh greens , the pea soup I could go back for just that and the focaccia . Ok we are not fans od duck but we will go back for this duck entree! Not game ee but smoked to perfectoon, a dry bursting with smoke flavors unbelievable! The fiver scallops melt in your mouth with all these little touches of flavor accents. My taste buds were dancing with delight. A hidden gem if you haven't found it yet it's going to feel like nyc food right here in Sussex county! cheers to the chef and your amazing staff! read more

We've been here two times, I cannot overemphasize what an excellent experience this is! Everything we got was delicious (the lamb and duck were perfectly cooked), the service was excellent, the drinks were phenomenal (especially the Bella Donna and the Ship of Fools), [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibe was very comfortable but still a nice night out[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and overall we just love this place read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is very elegant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is welcoming and considerate. The food was delicious! I would recommend as a nice date night! The menu is constantly changing and I could not find the exact title of the meals - would recommend both pictured. Follow @disheswdanielle on Insta read more

The Circle - In the distance is a duck dish, up close is a pork dish. Both are delicious! - New American Near Me - Fredon Township, New Jersey

This is a high end restaurant in a casual setting. Ambience needs work - acoustics are very loud & the interior lacks creative design. The oysters & salmon crudo apps were excellent - we loved them. The focaccia bread with homemade butter were great. Drinks are VERY pricey - $24 for a Buffalo Trace over a big rock & $22 for a Tito's martini! We both ordered the steak special - NY strip w/miso butter & brussel sprouts & beef fat fries. Those fries - yum! Loved the brussel sprouts. Steak was good but the miso butter ruined it as it was soooo salty. We both scraped off as much butter as we could. Steak was decent but for $75, it was quite pricey for what you got. Banana tart was very good. This place charges a 3% CC fee. Note - they have a price fix $50 dinner on Wednesdays & an oyster & martini special on Thursdays. read more

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We went for my husband's birthday and it was a great date night. We had the homemade focaccia bread and a potato that were both complimentary. We were shown the menu and given the specials but decided to order from the menu the way the chef intended with something from each section. We got apps, pasta, and an entree. Plenty of food and simply delicious. See photo captions for what we ordered. The server, hostess, and chef were all very gracious and they gave my husband a dish of sorbet for his birthday. The seasonal flavor was mandarin orange. Yum! Make reservations and try it out if you haven't already. The menu changes so I've added the one for tonight. For those of you wondering about location, it's by the hospital in Newton on route 94, not even a mile from there. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]We went here for a birthday brunch with 3 children, so it was the five of us. Usually, I would not want to go to somewhere like this with children, but we were seated away from others and were not made to feel like we were an imposition[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We could enjoy ourselves, and the rest of the patrons could as well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. When I say they served bottomless mimosas, true bottomless, and served with a smile too! Our server Justin was fantastic! The food.... amazing! Definitely try their fruit tart if you can. We will be back, but next time, without the children. This place sets itself apart in Sussex county. read more

I couldn't believe I could eat so well in Sussex County, NJ! Every bite was a delight and ever so memorable. Can't wait to go back.

An establishment shooting for elegance and largely succeeding. While there are definitely nits you could pick, overall you'll find food that achieves elevation while not picking your pocket (too much) for what you get. We had a work dinner here and were treated to fresh focaccia, a selection of local NJ wines, restaurant dishes and an earnest, trained wait staff. The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon was a surprisingly good table wine, especially for one from NJ, despite its youth. I resisted the upsell to 3 courses or the $100 per person tasting menu (for which the waitress specifically recommended that the entire four-person table needed to go in on) and selected both the octopus tempura as an app and the scallops as an entree. Everything was textbook. I particularly appreciated the punchy pecorino foam on my scallops, and their soft texture. The tempura octopus was probably better, with its delectable and savory sauce. Not a single plate went unfinished. Pricing is obviously high here, but that's table stakes for food that attempts refinement like that you'll find at The Circle. read more

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We were blown away by our recent experience at The Circle and couldn't recommend it more! My partner and I are both vegan and our friend had called and asked if the chefs would be able to accommodate us to which they said "yes". Still being a little skeptical, we went to dinner expecting nothing more than a salad or something but were floored when our server said "the chefs can alter mostly everything on the menu to be vegan and you can even do the six course chefs tasting menu". Excuse me, what? Not only can we eat, but we can have a SIX course tasting menu?!? All four of us had the chefs tasting (2 vegan, 2 regular) and it was a fabulous experience! Overall, the food was amazing, cocktails delicious and service top notch. We left happy and full and excited for having been introduced to this awesome restaurant. I later read up on the restaurant and discovered that the chefs met while working in a 2-star Michelin restaurant in NYC so now it all makes sense. They know how to accommodate different dietary restrictions without sacrificing anything. Can't wait to return! read more

Perfection! Fantastic menu, expert servers and amazing chef. Can't wait to go back.

The service was great and the food exceptional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful old style building so the ambiance was good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dinner was amazing at the circle.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everything we had was great and the server was pleasant and very attentive. I can't wait to go back there to try something else! We had the Caesar salad, Rigatoni and the pork chop dinner. Everything was cooked to perfection. For dessert we had the banana tart which was delicious and not overly sweet. The chef also shared a sampling of the fingerling potatoes which tasted like more!! I highly recommend it for special occasions or just to please your palette. read more

Wow, just WOW!!! I have found a culinary gem here in Sussex county. What a great place from the ambiance, to the servers and hosts to the food...five stars across the board. The restaurant is in what appears to be an old house. They did a great job updating the walls and lights and left the cool old wide wood floors. The hosts were welcoming and our server was great. She did a good job asking questions and provided great recommendations. The other servers who were assisting were also super friendly and did a great job managing the dishes and drinks at our table. The food...on man, the food. They recommended that you select an app, a pasta and an entree because that is how the chefs designed the portions and experience. I started with the Oysters. These were large and topped with an cool Lychee (think slushy), finger limes and a chili oil. The cold of the Lychee and the crunchiness of the finger limes with the hint of chili that accompanied the Oyster was fantastic. Easily the best Oysters I have had. Moving on to the pasta course, my wife got the Gnocchi and I got the Cavatelli. My wife was hesitant at first because she isn't a fan of butternut squash (or should I was wasn't a fan before this dish). The sweetness of the squash with the earthiness of the oyster mushrooms, crispy garlic and fried sage were a flavorful compliment to the pillowy gnocchi. The Cavatelli was fantastic I took a leak having never tried 'Nduja I wasn't sure wsh at to expect but it lent a nice slickness that was cooled by the ricotta and the sauce. The Short Rib, oh that Short Rib. That was packed with flavor and super tender. They just pulled apart magically. Everything about the dish was a winner. My wife went with the Fall Medely which was the veggie option. She loved the Brussels Sprouts and onions in it (just wished there were a few more of them in it). It sat on a great sauce that enhanced the flavor of each bite it was mixed with. Dessert also was a treat. She got the Lemon Trifle and I got the Banoffee Tart. The Trifle was lemontastic. The tart was also good. The banana custard was tasty and the skilled egg nog ice cream was a heck of an addition. FYI, it is BYOB but they now can have wine delivered for you too. read more

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Quaint Sussex county setting in a farmhouse from the 1700's. Had character but lacked true ambience and the acoustics need to be addressed. The historic wood floors make the bustling waiters sound like elephants trampling through the room, and there are quite many of them and they are a bustlin'. Overall, service could only be graded as 'ok,' because it was highly inconsistent. Very attentive at start, and then constantly looking for someone to clear plates when finished. *NOTE--was really put off by the fact that our server neglected to tell us that since one bottle of sparkling water only 'just' filled our 3 glasses (which we did not mind), they go ahead and pop a second bottle, WITHOUT ASKING, to sit on the table when ready for more. I don't like waitstaff spending my money for me, especially when the prices are already quite dear. The food was spectacularly presented, and very well-portioned (in fact, I was surprised at how large most actually were--I think the price to size ratio is more than generous). The homemade focaccia was delicious and we were even gifted an amuse bouche, which was tasty. And the sweet pea soup was a star item. However, there were some strange and off-putting combinations, or disappointing items: soft shell crab and peanut foam, for one. It was like eating a seafood Dairy Queen blizzard as the foam was overly sweet). The 'risotto.' as another, was barely such. There was a delicious sauce at the bottom of the bowl but maybe 30 grains of arborio rice to be found. It was tasty, but honestly much more like a creamy soup. To put that item under the Pasta menu seems almost like a Ralph Fiennes move in 'The Menu.' The foie gras was overly greasy (I have eaten some of the best in Paris so feel I have some relevant experience here), and overall the food was a bit too heavily seasoned (AKA salty). All in all, considering the bill for 3 totaled nearly $400 with tip (included one cocktail--a dirty martini that was shockingly served without olives at first, and then after flagging the maitre d', was served the cursed TWO olives which is a well-known superstitious no-no, and no dessert), I would say this fine dining experience has some serious REfining to do. Not sure we'll be back. read more

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Pleased to share that, two years later, The Circle continues to shine. The tasting menu is wonderful. The servers are knowledgeable and experienced. The food is OMG. read more

if I could give this place 10 stars, I would. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has such a cute vibe and a beautiful view of cornfields and the sunset.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff was all amazing and so kind, and the service was quick and fantastic now the food... I literally thought I was at a Michelin star restaurant. some of the flavors reminded me of Michelin star restaurant I went to in Dubai last year. My husband and I came here for our one year wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. We did the hundred dollar per person tasting menu and not only was it 100% worth the money, but we just could not get over the flavors of everything. I had an Amalfi crush cocktail, which was unlike any cocktail I've ever tasted before. I would recommend this place over and over and over and I cannot wait for the next time that we will be back. read more

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Been dying to try this restaurant just a stone's throw from our house. Went for the Father's Day brunch. Service was attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Noise was somuch that we almost had to yell to hear each other.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Took forever to get our meal Food so-so. Hubby had the eggs Benedict and was not asked how he wanted his eggs poached. He doesn't like runny eggs but that's how they were served. Waitress should have asked how he wanted the eggs poached so he could have gotten them firm. My omelette was about one egg and not plated with anything else. I realize there were sides to order but a couple pieces of fruit would have made it look less lonely. I am glad we didn't go for dinner. Disappointed. read more

My review will focus on what others have not in the interest of being honest and helpful. The food is excellent. Many of our dishes were outstanding. Food gets 4+ stars agreeing with most reviewers. But, as much as I loved the food itself, there was a major issue. THE ENTRANCE: Upon entry, we were not greeted. No one there. Waited a bit, some employees walked by but did not address us, so we joined two of our party already seated on our own, thinking they were just busy. Our party sat for about 20 minutes. Nothing. I got up and found the host. Had to ask for an ice bucket and water. Off to a rough start. Place settings were not complete on the table, missing tableware, and glasses. I will say, the tableware, once received, is elegant and heavy, a marker of quality. A plus. THE AMBIENCE: When we think of accessibility, we tend to think of things like ramps and railings, but the problem for my family was something much more intrusive to our experience. In our room were two other tables. One boisterous family: totally normal, very nice folks, not doing anything inappropriate, but, nonetheless, quite "animated." The other table: a lovely young couple with two infants. Not newborn. More like 8 months-ish. Again, perfectly wonderful family. I love babies and I love to see parents getting their little ones accustomed to fine dining, but babies, even when they don't cry or do anything otherwise out of the realm of baby behavior, can be loud. Adorable, but loud. Perhaps this was a one-in-a-million combo, and it would not normally be a problem or even noticed, but unfortunately, this particular grouping of co-diners made what could have been elegant dining, feel like a sports bar. My 80-year-old father, with a hearing aid, could not hear a thing at our table. He sat there feeling alone and upset, unable to participate in our special gathering in honor of his grandson's birthday. In fact, none of us could hear very well, and we found ourselves yelling across the table to one another just to interact. It killed the vibe of what should have been the upscale dining experience we were expecting and made us all feel more like we were at Buffalo Wild Wings... with fancy food. The décor is chic. It's contemporary and minimalist, but it's also barren and there are only hard surfaces. There is a complete lack of attention to the acoustics, and this is a huge faux pas for a restaurant. I'm sure most parties will not have such a group that amplifies this glaring oversight, but for anyone with hearing impairment, this is a nightmare. It was unexpected for the price point to have such an unpleasant atmosphere, and although this may be an unusual experience, it should be noted for patrons looking for charm and refinement. This could happen to you. I hope it does not. Moreover, I hope the owners will invest in hospitality grade acoustic panels or other materials to enhance sound absorption. This important environmental element will benefit everyone, but especially guests with hearing difficulties. *LEFTOVERS: In the spirit of ending on a high note, some have said the portions are small. Portion size is sufficient. I had leftover duck, which I reheated in the mwv for 30 sec. and it was delish. read more

The Circle - Leftover Duck Dish. Still yummy. - New American Near Me - Fredon Township, New Jersey

Hour drive to the restaurant 'The Circle' paid off with fabulous tasting menu! So much worth every dollar! The chef was amazing, came over to our table to ask our opinions on the entrées. And we praised him truly as everything was absolutely delicious! It comes with 6 courses: Oysters: with lychee purée and dash of lime (you get only two) we ordered a full appetizer size of oysters as well! Must try out of the world amazing and deploy refreshing taste! Mushroom soup: very creamy and haven't tasted the blended deliciousness of varieties of mushrooms. Gnocchi: butternut squash crispy gnocchi. I wasn't a big fan of but nice presentation and butternut squash sauce was good. Bass: Pan grilled to perfection! A must try was the Harissa sauce. lobsters: one word- amazing delicate taste. Desserts: you will love them! read more

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Expected great things from friends who went. I also had a good first experience a few years ago. Finally got my husband on board to try it. SO disappointing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First of all it was very loud in the dining room on a Friday night. People just kept getting louder and louder to be heard.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We waited at least 15 minutes after being seated for someone to take our drink order. We waited another ten to get our drinks. When they came they gave us the wrong drinks. The server was pleasant but definitely inexperienced. I got the impression they were struggling with short staffing. The food was not anything special. I ordered the truffled pasta special that had zero truffle taste and it was covered by some sort of flimsy shaved mushrooms that were definitely not truffles. He also found the apps and dinner nothing special for the incredible cost. I was sorry for my husband because I talked about this place for quite some time. He won't go back. read more

Excellence all around and one of our favorites. We have had special meals here and will again. read more

The Circle - New American Near Me - Fredon Township, New Jersey

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Soooo happy to have found the Circle! I've been looking for a fancy restaurant within 30mins of Dingmans Ferry to celebrate my husband's birthday and this is it!!! We will be back! Really great, friendly service and the food was definitely fine dining. Everything was delicious, including the freshly baked breads and the amuse bouche fingerling potato. Highly recommend the foie gras as starter and the sweet pea agnolotti. We were stuffed by the time we got our main course of short ribs and duck. So full but still continued to work hard on eating our meats because they were addictive and so flavorful. Wish we could have tried the strawberry trifle, but will have to come back for that! And maybe won't make the rookie error of eating all that bread! P.S byob read more

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Had read about this restaurant & the young chef's (Bryan & Tyler's) aspirations . Decided to give it try on one of our Sunday drives today thru Sussex County. Was pleasantly surprised that it was not BYO, open table needs an update. The cocktails were great and the food presentation was spot on. The Foeigras with Figs was delicious, the Cod though very simplistic in appearance, was seared to perfection & the Green curry accompaniment was a total surprise with Zing . The Long Island duck breast which my wife ordered was the highlight of the meal and truly heavenly. Unfortunately I have to give The Circle only 2 stars where they failed to have any disclosure about extra charges for using a Credit card and only added it to the bill when they presented it to us. Bryan & Tyler this is a sure way for ruining a new clients experience at your restaurant. read more

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Best dining experience in North Jersey! Food is extraordinary. Great for a special date or celebration read more

Wow. Just wow. Where do I start? The service was warm and friendly. The menu had the perfect amount of variety across appetizers mains and specials and the food itself was fantastic. Wildly impressed with everything we had (burrata was on a level I never knew could exist), pork tenderloin and the Syrah. Will be returning. read more

Update: they now have a liquor license! Their cocktails are very creative. They also have a Wednesday night prix fixe and oyster specials on Thursdays. This week we are testing out their very first Sunday brunch (it's their pilot). read more

The Circle - Fresh pasta. Locally sourced burrata from Jersey Girl Cheese. - New American Near Me - Fredon Township, New Jersey

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We went to the Circle when they first opened and again a few other times. Everything on the limited menu is amazing! I love the simplicity of the food and ingredients. The interior has such charm to it. I highly recommend this restaurant for any dining occasion. We have had Fish, Poultry, Red beef, and many appetizers. The desserts are a must have, and do not skip out on them! read more

Fancy-schmancy over preparation for our taste. Service adequate, room loud for its supposed status for so-called NY "foodies". I'm sure it's fine for some, but fell short of our preferences. read more

Absolutely delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great environment and staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Couldn't recommend this restaurant more.

The Circle always exceeds our expectations. It's so nice to have such a spectacular place nearby. The attention to detail and flavor is unparalleled. Food, service, and ambiance is just perfect. read more

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My husband and I had a wonderful anniversary dinner here. We had the prosciutto and goat cheese salad and burrata for appetizers, followed by the short rib ravioli and off menu truffle pasta special. For dinner, we had the pork chop and the lamb chop. Dessert was the flourless chocolate cake. Everything was incredible and our server Michelle was very friendly and knowledgeable. Portion size was larger than we were expecting based on previous reviews. We left incredibly full and excited to come back again! The only complaint we had for the entire meal was the short rib ravioli was a little on the salty side. We both agreed our favorite dish was the truffle cacio e pepe pasta. read more

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Hidden gem in Sussex County. Got the 6 course chef's tasting menu and added a tempura soft shell crab to boot. The amuse bouche was a crispy fingerling potato with some sort of puree on top. That measly description does this one biter no justice. Super crunchy, rich, savory. It seems like the potato was deep fried in chorizo fat or something. Very great start. The tasting menu starts with oysters on the half shell with a strawberry granita. Nice light refreshing start to the meal. I am an oyster lover so for me a plain oyster will always win. Next came the asparagus soup. Asparagus soup sounds so tame but this dish was one of the favorites. Big bright deep flavors. Simply delicious. Next was the rigatoni with English peas, morel mushrooms with an arugula pesto. Of the 6 dishes this was my least favorite (by no means was it a bad dish!). It revisited some of the flavor components introduced in the asparagus soup. The soft-shell crab came next and it was perfect. Who doesn't love deep fried soft shell crab?!! The salmon dish was another highlight. Fresh salmon, cooked to perfection. The black garlic puree and the maitake mushrooms were a delicious pairing with the fish. Add the wheat berries and It was a delicious spoon (or fork) full. The final savory dish was the lamb. It was cooked nicely with a hard sear that created a nice crust. The crispy shoestring potatoes added to that textural component. The white and red sauces along with the flavors created a playful take (to me at least) reminiscent of a halal guys platter. Dessert was a flourless chocolate cake and a gelato. As you are having the meal you think you might not get full. But the last two dishes pack enough of a punch, and by the time you are done you realize you are actually full, in that good satisfied way. Overall a great dining experience. It was definitely worth the drive. Make your way to Fredon and ENJOY!!! read more

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A really poor meal here at the The Circle. The corn agnolotti, which is served in a broth, was barely lukewarm, and the broth was almost cold. The were out of the halibut (at 5:30??), and replaced it with salmon with the same preparation. That flavor combo didn't work at all with the salmon, but after a few bites you couldn't tell, because the dish was the saltiest dish I've ever had. Salty enough to just blow your taste buds out. The chocolate trifle for dessert was just terrible. What looked like light chocolate cookie layers that might've given the dish some texture were just soft mushy layers of chocolate, sandwiched between massively oversweet layers of some kind of white cream. It was just a mushy mess. The service was fairly slow; the server never came back to check on how each course was. I give it 2 stars instead of one because the cocktails and bread were good. Hard to believe this place is rated so high. read more

This place is Ahhhmazing!!! The food is prepared with care and cooked to perfection! The chefs know how to execute and hone their skills with each dish they prepare. Be prepared to be wowed. BYOB or can purchase a bottle of fine wine there. I'm not going to talk about price because you're buying true culinary art! read more

We were going to come with 10 guests and were told it was $1000 service charge. We were like then we're not going and they were like fine. French attitude in Sussex county nj. Oddly I've eaten there 6 x prior and the food is really terrific. I would go back but my wife is like no never. read more

This restaurant cancelled their 2022 New Years Eve dinner the day before NYE! They blamed COVID but recently found out that not enough reservations had been made. Not only did the owner lie to his customers... he offered no compensation to patrons making reservations weeks in advance. They essentially left their customers hanging out to dry without even offering a free dessert. The manager was extremely rude on the phone! I will definitely and happily be spending my $450 at another restaurant. My friends and colleagues as well. First I'll make sure they didn't charge my credit card. You'll get NO humble pie here... just arrogance! read more

Wow! You don't expect to find food like this in Sussex County. The duck was out of this world, charred to perfection like a steak, served in a delicately spiced broth reminiscent of pho with perfectly balanced veggies. I'd eat this every day if I could afford it. The two pasta dishes we tried were also really delicious. The oyster and burrata appetizers were not as unique/interesting to me - the garnishes on the oysters didn't add much flavor to them. The burrata was good but not really anything special. The dessert we had was really tasty, not too sweet and an interesting combination of flavors. This place is definitely pricey, but worth it for a splurgy special occasion. read more

Very delicious & elegant restaurant, with options of a prix fixed menu of two or three courses. We had two courses and walked out feeling full! Desserts are extraordinary! Service was excellent as well. BYOB or buy a bottle there. I recommend reservations. Parking is plentiful and there is outdoor seating. read more

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