This restaurant made me like tartar sauce.
No, really. I hated it before. Couldn't stand that nasty white, lumpy sauce that made my fish and chips taste acidic and sour. Gross. This tartar sauce though? Licked the little bowl clean. I was embarrassed to have the very posh lady next to me witness me do that, but I was very happy.
My husband and I found this restaurant online and were intrigued. Made a reservation (absolutely recommended) and we showed up to a fun, energetic, and dim restaurant that smelled delicious. We sat downstairs with a clear view of the kitchen.
Service: Great service, our waitress was so sweet. The place looked 100% packed, so she was very busy. I actually prefer waiters that are not always on top of you, so I actually did not mind the busyness.
Food: best fish and chips I've ever had. Ultimately because, 1) it's a whole fish filet, 2) the fry was deliciously crisp and flavorful, 3) the fish was moist and flaky, and 4) the sauce (tartar? Tasted too good to be tartar) tied it all beautifully together alongside a lemon squeeze. Gosh I wish I could eat this again.
Get the garlic shrimp appetizer with the bread. The olive oil the bread comes with is ok (just herbs and olive oil), so dip the bread on the garlic/butter juices of the shrimp appetizer... and be transported to a heavenly realm. I consider myself a pain in the butt when it comes to anything even remotely close to Mediterranean cuisine, and the way the garlic shrimp appetizer was made reminded me so much of weekend afternoons in Spain when my dad would grill shrimp for us kids... perfectly cooked, buttery, with bits of garlic at the bottom of the bowl we would scoop up with ciabatta. Divine. So simple. So tasteful.
We had some drinks and had a great evening. This is a great restaurant to come with friends or with a partner. Warm, with a fun buzz that is just low enough you can comfortably talk with your partner/group, but not too loud where you can't hear them. Lights are very dim, but it adds to the ambience. What a pleasure to visit. Would come again and order the same thing all over. read more