If you're in Reston, do yourself a favor and go check out The Simon at Reston Station inside the JW Marriott. Seriously--you don't want to miss this one. Chef Anthony DiGregorio is doing something really special here. From the moment you walk in, the whole place just feels inviting. The open kitchen adds a fun buzz, and the staff couldn't be nicer--they really make you feel taken care of without it ever feeling over the top. And the food... wow. The charcuterie board has this melt-in-your-mouth pâté and amazing cheeses. The prawns are so good you'll catch yourself reaching for "just one more" every time. The tuna tartare is unbelievably fresh--one bite and you're hooked. The burrata with heirloom tomatoes is bright and flavorful, and the duck special? Let's just say you won't want it to end. Then dessert shows up--a cherry blossom cake that's light, beautiful, and just screams spring. Everything comes out on gorgeous Pordamsa plates, and honestly, each dish looks like it belongs in a photo gallery. No matter what you order, you really can't go wrong. Your taste buds will thank you. And bonus--it's just a short Metro ride from DC, so getting there is easy. I've also heard the hotel has great packages, and if you stay for breakfast, the deliciousness keeps going! Go. You'll be glad you did read more

Here's a polished, standout review you can post as-is or tweak slightly for your tone: Exceptional Experience at The Simon The Simon delivers on every level. The food was absolutely outstanding--beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Every dish felt thoughtfully crafted and memorable. The drinks were just as impressive. Creative, perfectly balanced, and expertly made, they elevated the entire experience and paired wonderfully with the meal. What truly tied everything together was the service. Attentive, friendly, and professional without ever feeling intrusive. The staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and well taken care of from start to finish. Whether you're going for a special night out or simply want an excellent meal with fantastic cocktails, The Simon is a must-visit. We can't wait to come back. read more

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Very mediocre food, great service, good drink options, all in a hotel restaurant environment. We came here after work and were all staying at the Marriott so it was convenient. It's a nice atmosphere, not too stuffy but elegant enough for a nice dinner. The drinks are good, well mixed, and nice options whether you drink wine, beer, cocktails, or non-alcoholic options. The food, however, is very mediocre. They started with an amuse-bouche that was a fruit tart with cheese. Nice, light, and well balanced. We ordered the tuna tartare, along side a Japanese sweet potato dish and a salmon tartare that were both specials. The tartares were fine. Something you would get anywhere. The presentation was nice but their crisp or cracker was kind of useless as it doesn't have the structural strength to use as a vessel to eat the fish. The sweet potato was probably the best in terms of flavor albeit very rich. The main course is well things really fell apart. The beef dishes people ordered were either under cooked or over cooked. I got the grilled prawns which were limp and mushy. The veggies were underseasoned. The braised beef was small. I think everyone was underwhelmed with the main course. It's fine as a after work dinner spot but if you care about food, there are better options nearby. read more

The restaurant is beautiful. I love the decor and warm, earth tones and curved, modern light fixtures that sweep the room. The host staff at the front of the restaurant were personable, kind and attentive offering to check my coat without being prompted. Unfortunately, I think our waitress - though sweet - needs some help with customer service. We had a large party and weren't checked on very frequently if at all even as she walked past our table several times as she waited on the couple to the right of us. Basic rule when you're a waiter, walk by the table of guests and: "Everything good? Do you need anything.." We had to flag her down several times to put in orders. I'm going to assume multitasking is not her strong point. Finally, the main reason for my score is the food being less than stellar. Seasoning? Never heard of em here. I ordered the steak; looked beautiful but it tasted just like the grill. I don't think they even bothered to put any salt or pepper on the meat. The same could be said for my friends that ordered the risotto. The one with prawns? Shrimp were small and very light skinned. Chicken? Also tasted like the grill. Flavor never entered the building here. If you're looking for a satisfying meal, please go elsewhere. The cocktails on the other hand were great. read more

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For being attached to the JW, I was expecting a nice experience, and though the restaurant had a nice atmosphere, I have no desire to return. My spouse and I were the first to arrive in our party of 9 so we waited at the bar. I requested the bartenders choice of a sweet cocktail. The cocktail tasted nice, however, when he placed it in front of me, he sloshed it and it spilt all over the sides of the glass, down the stem and on the bar. I spent the first 2 minutes cleaning his mess and had sticky hands every time I touched the glass. The server who greeted us was soft spoken but all of our meals and drinks were accurate, and our water glasses never ran dry. While waiting on our meal the kitchen sent out two complimentary tastings. One was a beef tartare and oyster blend served between two crackers shaped like a cow. I love salt but wow was this salty! For me, it was not a good bite. The second tasting was a gnocchi garlic lemon crab dish. The flavor was okay but the gnocchi was undercooked. For the main meal, I ordered the steak frites. My first bite was gristle and my following 3 bites were super tough. The dressing on the salad that came with the dish was overpowering for me and exceptionally salty. The fries were good. Having worked in the restaurant industry for several years of my life, I felt no one was taking the time to taste the food they were serving. read more

The Simon At Reston Station - Cow cracker filled with beef tartare and oyster. - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

A beautiful and modern restaurant located in the new JW Marriott hotel. Parking is a bit complicated, but we called for best directions. For easiest parking: Park in the Row garage. Level G2East. Take the elevators up to 1, cross the plaza directly across from you (towards the metro) and the hotel entrance (not the residences) is under the awning on your left. Pro tip - restaurant is cashless, so have your card handy. There wasn't a bar tender available until 11, so unfortunately we didn't get any mimosas (which we were planning on for our bubbly brunch!). The scones (at $10) were delicious, particularly the lemon curd. I just wish you got more than 2 for that price. Several of us ordered the eggs Benedict. Eggs were perfectly poached and the bakery style English muffin was perfect. I found the Virginia ham overwhelmingly salty, but the salad was a nice compliment. The waiter was awesome and so nice. Staff wrote my friend a congrats card, as we were celebrating the soon-to-be birth of her baby. read more

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I've now become a regular here at The Simon (they became my favorite spot for morning scones). Today, I decided to bring two additional humans with me. While service was not bad, I'm leaving dissatisfied with my meal. I specifically wanted to enjoy some coffee and scones. My complete order: coffee, order of scones, American breakfast, sliced fruit platter, and butter croissant. What I craved were the scones. My scones order came out warm, hard, and "extra" baked. There are two in an order, so I consumed 1/4 of my order and informed the waiter. He asked if I wanted a new one, and I said "no, that's ok. I'm going to order an order to go instead". He apologized and we continued with our breakfast. Towards the end I placed my to-go order, only to have another round of burnt scones. My husband alerted the waiter that these two were also burnt, and the response was "I'm sorry, I'll let the baker know". I would have loved to have at least one order of unburned scones, however, I have my $20 dark brown crunchy scones. I'll make it work, but not the experience my heart desired. read more

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My family dined here tonight and it was ok. We first arrived and parked in the VIDA parking garage. They do validate parking. We entered through the hotel and promptly made a right through the tunnel into the Simon. The vibes were immaculate and the service was great--especially with our 1 year old baby. We ordered: - bread basket (good, but small for the price) - the lobster ravioli (tasted unique and flavorful, but I didn't love the earthiness) - the salmon (cooked perfectly) - the filet (super tender and flavorful. Loved the layered potatoes it was served with) - Carolina gold risotto (I loved the balsamic, the seared prawns were cooked perfectly, and I loved the autumnal flavors with the pumpkin) - the tilefish (which replaced the rockfish. Light, flakey, delicate, very flavorful) - the chocolate cake (rich, good) - the strawberry ring (tasted ok, it was a bit hard, maybe too frozen? And I would've liked to taste more strawberry) Overall, we enjoyed our experience here. The service was top notch. Some of the food had some interesting earthy flavors which I don't know that I was a huge fan of. We particularly did not enjoy the amuse bouche which was a tartlet with blueberry compote and moon cheese. And the desserts were honestly just ok. But the entrees were stand out and very enjoyable. I could see myself coming back for the vibes, the service, and the entrees. I hope to return to try the pasta with caviar. read more

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Wow! 10000/10 experience. I loved this place and would come back for a celebratory or regular dinner. The staff was so kind and the restaurant is beautiful inside and quiet on a Sunday. I love the big comfy booths. The food here is a total standout! I love the amuse bouche they give you. Each dish was plated craft fully. The crab salad was so cute and really refreshing. The tile fish was delicious and flaky but also a meaty white fish. But I loved the filet mignon! Yes a smaller cut but the meat was soooo tender and the crust on it was amazing. I also loved the mashed potatoes - not overly indulgent and so tasty. They gave us a free dessert for a celebration, the strawberries and crème. It was so unique and plated beautifully. I will be back! read more

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Stopped in for lunch at The SIMON inside the brand-new JW Marriott Reston Station and, honestly... WOW. If I could give extra stars, I would. From the second you walk in, the space hits you--warm, stylish, and just begging for you to settle in and stay a while. Our server, David, was the perfect balance of professional and personable--he knew the menu inside and out, and his suggestions were spot on (seriously, he deserves a medal for patience with all my "but what about..." questions). We kicked things off with the charcuterie board. The cheeses and meats were top tier, but the in-house pâté? GAME. CHANGER. I'd come back just for that spread alone. Entrées? My friend went for the rockfish and could not stop gushing about how buttery it was. (He said it no less than five times, and honestly, I believe him.) The mussels that came with it? Tender perfection. I went the classic route with the turkey club, which was anything but ordinary. Perfectly shaved turkey, multigrain bread toasted to crisp-but-not-crumbly perfection, and fries that should come with a warning label because they're dangerously addictive. You've been warned. Dessert was non-negotiable, and thank goodness for that. The strawberry ring was fresh and bright, while the hazelnut chocolate cake was pure, decadent heaven on a plate. We didn't talk for five minutes because we were too busy eating. This was my first visit to The SIMON but my second visit to the property (shout-out to Schar Bar for being amazing, too). Each spot has its own vibe, but both have been nothing short of stellar. Next stop: dinner at Service--because if lunch was this good, I can only imagine what's coming. Bottom line? Get yourself here. Order the fries. Thank me later. read more

The Simon At Reston Station - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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Let me start by saying this place is absolutely stunning! The service was impeccable and the food was delicious I did a Sunday brunch to celebrate my moms birthday today and it was nothing short of amazing and exactly what we needed She had a cappuccino, French toast, grits and bacon. I had an almond milk latte, smoked salmon benedict, and a fruits plate. We finished it out with a complimentary glass of desert wine for a little birthday toast I can't wait to go back read more

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We were staying at the JW Marriott and wanted to try out their restaurant after visiting family in town. Dinner: 1) Grilled Cheese w/Tomato Bisque 2) JW MARRIOTT SALAD 3) Tomahawk for 2 ( 2 sides: Mashed potatoes, mushrooms, salad, and large Tomahawk w/ bone on the side) 4) Crème puff For dinner we were served by Bill and for breakfast we were served by Jean. They were both so kind, smart, and generous with their time and service. They made the experience homey, fun, and made sure our decisions were well informed! Breakfast: Brioche French Toast All American Breakfast Sliced Seasonal Fruit plate Hunger Crunch Smoothie We could tell from the dishes that the chef and their team put so much love and care into the dishes. The vibe was cozy, classic, and romantic. We loved it and will definitely be staying and eating again! 10/10 would come again read more

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Lovely upscale hotel restaurant, reviewing my first visit. It was quiet on a Sunday night which was a plus. Service was friendly, prompt, and everything you'd expect of fine dining. They were very accommodating of my gluten free diet. They even had gf bread for bread service. Cocktails were great. The crab salad appetizer lacked flavor and was hard to finish because of the sauce the poured over it. There was too much sauce vs crab and I had to fish for remaining bits of crab. My husband loved his salmon main. The plating was beautiful for that course. I really enjoyed the risotto with prawns. The flavors were very creative and inspired. Really different from your typical risotto and in a good way. Sadly the only gf dessert was ice cream. Put a gf dessert on the menu, tighten up the crab salad and you'll easily earn 5 stars from me! read more

The Simon At Reston Station - Salmon - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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came for a quick last minute dinner with family to close out the holiday weekend. the vibes are very cozy and its located in the JW Marriott which is not hard to find we were immediately seated upon entering but orders were not taken for some time. food came out relatively quick however the amuse bouche was an interesting berry compote with brie cheese - a sweet start to the meal i wasnt too hungry so i ordered the tomato soup as my meal. the soup was savory and warm and delicious but i could have definitely done without the grilled cheese def would recommend for the vibes and if you need a local option bite read more

The Simon At Reston Station - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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New restaurant in Reston located in the Marriott bldg. My search for a good French toast in NoVA is over. Service and food are both great. Will definitely be back when I get a craving for French toast. I'll be back soon to try dinner/desserts. read more

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Excellent food, well appointed decor, warm and genuine service from start to finish. A unique option amongst all the chain restaurant options in Reston area. read more

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The food was awful. The service was spotty. The seats are uncomfortable and the space is awkward.

Executive Chef Tony Digregorio breathes fire into the nova food scene. Literally. Check him out spoiling this birthday girl by setting a cognac caramel ablaze and pouring it atop her dessert. (The Quintessential Chess Pie) Pennsylvania Gold Chicken was absolutely phenomenal. As you eat your way through this dish, you are first comforted. Chicken skin, silky pommes puree. Then you bite into a layer of brioche farce, or taste the king trumpets, you become interested all over again. Every dish is plated like art. Shockingly delicious. Playful, delightful and fun. It has been evident since the opening that Chef Tony keeps this philosophy close to his heart while creating his menu. Also; The stunning Schar Bar greets you as you walk in to The Simon. Warmly lit shelves house 100's of unique and familiar spirits. Shout out to Kristen and Hamza. They know I don't drink alcohol and will whip up 0proof drinks for me that have all the flavors of rye whiskey without the burn. This makes me feel included in an experience I usually can't enjoy. 10/10 on every front. read more

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The food was delicious and the ambience comfortable at The Simon. For a higher-end hotel, the food was reasonably priced. Our server/bartender Skylar was really attentive and informative. She made us two mocktails that weren't on the menu, a Paloma and a Shenandoah Spritz with non-alcoholic gin. The Simon Burger, the hush puppies, the layered potato and the hand cut tagliolini pasta were very delicious. The host explained that some cocktails on the menu at the Schar Bar were favorites of Reston founder Robert Simon. The hallway entrance to the restaurant is a wood-lined hallway with Indigenous American Artifacts on display. After we spotted a minor mistake on our bill, the item was removed, which was very nice. Great place! read more

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Started out our brunch with a fresh basket of house made pastries and a Coastal Negroni followed by the most delicious, perfectly cooked omelette I've ever had. Melissa, our bartender, was friendly, professional, and paid attention to detail. read more

The Simon At Reston Station - Craft cocktails by knowledgeable bartenders. - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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So I have eaten at The Simon three times in a little over a week. I have been in for lunch and the dry aged burger is so juicy and delicious. The fries are crisp and fresh and so good. Now on to the next visit I brought my wife in for dinner. The cocktails were great they were just perfectly balanced. I chose the Riesling as I was talked into ordering the chicken. I was happy with it but I was super jealous of my wife's risotto as it was just perfectly cooked. It might be my favorite risotto I have had in quite some time. The wine paired perfectly with both meals. We had dessert and the chocolate bar is much bigger than I expected, it was delicious but it's easily enough to share. I walked out stuffed to the gill. I was pleasantly surprised by the cost which was about 40% less than a downtown restaurant. The modern decor and bar are so needed in Reston. You will be impressed when you try this place. I love it. Oh and the service was impeccable and timing was on point not rushed but attentive. read more

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This place has become our favorite after just a few visits. Great food, excellent service, and a perfect atmosphere. Bill is an amazing server who remembers us and gets everything just right every time, and the GM is equally friendly and attentive. Truly an outstanding restaurant. My favorite dish is the waffles. Try them... you will never forget the taste. Chocolate cake is also rich and delicious. read more

The esthetic and ambiance is smooth and elegant. The breakfast and more than pleasant service were exactly what I needed after a celebratory night. The special birthday dessert moscato was a bonus in addition to the French Toast! - Next stop, the private dining room.... read more

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Shout out to William our server and the chef! Both make The Simon an amazing choice to dine and in fact they are the reason we try to come here every weekend for brunch! We love it here and everything we have tried that William has recommended has been fantastic and beautifully presented! Today was an extra special treat as we were able to celebrate my birthday here with friends :) read more

The Simon At Reston Station - Beautiful, decadent and delicious cake to celebrate the day! - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

We had the duck a la presse with Tony. It is quite an amazing cuexperience. Service was excellent with Bill. We definitely will come back to try other dishes. read more

I ordered the tile fish entrée for lunch. It was undercooked and there were three tiny mussels on the plate, celeriac and sauce and oil. Everything was cold except for the fish. There was too much sauce and oil running spread around. No bread to dip up excess so the cold sauce was wasted. It definitely was not worth the money. My Husband had hanger steak and fries, which was also a very small amount for the money. It's was cut thick made it get cold quicker. So the waiter brought me some leftover breakfast potatoes those were not good either. Fortunately, the manager removed the fish from our check. There were only two other tables, but the service was very slow. They were nice, just very slow. read more

The Simon At Reston Station - Sauce and oil - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

Restaurant is beautiful but what really stood out was the service. From the moment we walked in, entire team was kind in getting our party settled and our server, Isaac, made our experience throughout special and provided great recommendations. Menu was thoughtfully made and nothing we tried dissapointed but personal favorites were the tilefish entree and the strawberry and cream dessert. read more

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The food and service I experienced at The Simon were excellent. Top notch. The staff love working there and are very knowledgeable about where the beef and other foods are sourced, which is all local and high quality. The decor is wonderfully lit and designed, adding greatly to the experience. It was a pleasure talking with David , Vincente, and the entire host and wait staff. My girlfriend and I look forward to returning as soon as possible! read more

Love this new restaurant bar. We went in for a glass of champagne and had the steak tartar on Christmas Eve and it was delicious. Staff were friendly and ambiance is excellent. read more

Had lunch here with my wife for our anniversary. The space is beautiful and really well appointed. We got the burger with fries, rockfish, and a cauliflower side. We each had a glass of wine. The food was average, both in taste and execution, except for the fries, which were cold but crispy and had an essence of cardboard. I got an orange wine and my wife got a Sancerre rosé. The wines were good. Independent of price it's probably 3 stars, but the price point makes it 2 stars for me. read more

We went to the Simon for dinner and then brunch the next day (were staying at the hotel). It is truly the best customer service/staff experience Ive had in the area - absolutely amazing. The enviornment is DARLING and so nice. Amazing bar and amazing live music. Loved the veranda spritz and my husband loved the old fashioned. Wine was super over priced (cocktails cheaper) or else we would have had a glass. Prosecco yummy. Loved the cheese cart, and the tomato/grilled cheese appetizer. Reason it didnt get 5 stars is we REALLY did not like our entree: the steak frites. The steak was burnt with no flavor. The salad that came with it was delicious though (good dressing). For brunch, everything was delicious. Loved the chococlate waffles! Anyways when we go back we will eat at the bar. Its too expensive to not love the entree. read more

We had a beautiful celebratory dinner for a birthday here! The hosts and wait staff were very attentive and warm (they gave the birthday person just such a lovely handwritten card with a beautiful note) and welcoming and service was truly excellent. The amuse bouche on the house was tasty, the steak frites were popular, the golden chicken was truly delicious and juicy, salmon and pasta entrees were quite good, and you should definitely try the cauliflower side (crazy delicious with that Parmesan crust). The chickpea fries were also interesting and made much better with the sauce. The star of the show here are their desserts. Do not miss the strawberry and cream ring - a treat to look at and to eat. For those in our party who enjoyed the cocktails, they were great (The Simon's bar called the Scharr bar is known for their bourbons). Finally, the ambience is the real star - warm, inviting and sophisticated with high ceilings, easy to talk and hear your dinner companions (definitely do NOT need to yell over any music like in so may other restaurants of this caliber these days, the managers at The Simon set the ambient noise level SO RIGHT), beautiful wood panels and large windows to see the surrounding city lights - it's a terrifically pleasing vibe. read more

The Simon At Reston Station - Strawberry and cream ring - a dessert that both looks lovely and is in fact delicious - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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My wife and I went to The Simon for breakfast this morning, and the food was fantastic. My wife loved the Quiche, and the Avocado Toast was exceptional as well. Definitely recommend the fresh bread (made in-house). The portions were perfect. I must also mention the employees who took great care of us: Cristian, Emily, Vincent, and Nora (w/ JW Marriott). Everyone was friendly and helpful. We will certainly return soon. read more

The Simon At Reston Station - Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Reston, Virginia

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We had an outstanding experience at the Simon. The attention to food allergies made us feel so comfortable eating there. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious! read more

The ambiance of the Simon is very nice, tables are not stacked so close to each other as to feel servers trying to get between seats. The cocktails Simon Martini has made me want to switch to onion in my Martini instead of olives, bravo. The Black Forest G&T was excellent as well. On the way to be seated at our table approximately 520 the hostess stopped and had our party standing in the middle of the restaurant for about 1-2 minutes while she figured out where to seat us after starting the walk to the table. I understand floor plans and seating arrangements with reservations however don't just leave guest standing. We were only a party of 4 seat us and go make the adjustments to the reservations as needed. The server did not bring us the amuse-bouche course, when we noted this to Christine the GM after we had paid for our dinner. She stated "would you like them to go". Rather tacky to say this to a guest who is full from dinner. The meal itself we started with apps to share. Local Maryland crab salad good flavor. Lobster Ravioli was ok flavor could have been better. The steak tartare was excellent flavor. All dishes had a beautiful presentation also the bread basket had some unique breads well done. The entrees hand cut Tagliolini with shrimp added my wife really enjoyed. The gold rice risotto with prawns one guest enjoyed and hanger steak was enjoyed by another guest. I had the duck a la presse since I love duck. This was ok. First you poly get the breast not the legs and wings. Additionally the fat I think could have been rendered down more. In comparison to the Duck from the Blue Duck Tavern at the Park Hyatt in DC . This Duck a la Presse pales in comparison. Sides wild mushrooms fricassee was good flavor. The chickpea fries crisp outside creamy texture on inside well done! Service was average, the servers bringing food basically sold food at table. They did not know whose dish was whose so we ended up telling them who was getting what dish. Also plates principal dish should be place between 3-9 o'clock not at midnight. After all this is the signature item on plate let your guess see it. The presentation on plates was very nice from the chef and kitchen staff. Plates not excessively hot and wiped properly. We explained the positive and areas to address to Christine the GM who seemed a bit uninterested in the areas to improve. If you want to be $100 a plate type of restaurant then service needs to improve being open for 2 months many of these items should have been corrected already! read more

The food was mediocre. Good enough but not enough to recommend it to anyone. The service was painfully slow. The ambiance saves the venue. It's lively and fun. read more

The food is very good. Decoration is gorgeous mid-century/modern and expertly done. It was quiet and enjoyable. The wait staff are young, eager, and clearly learning. I highly recommend the place. read more