8/2026
So while waiting for our table, we ordered some…read moreappetizers and drinks at the bar during happy hour. Our table got ready before the food came out, so we ended up moving to the table. There was some miscommunication between bar and table service, and our server was very confused. I think she thought we weren't going to order any more food and drinks, so she became pretty annoyed. But props to her, she did try to stay nice, but there was an obvious difference between when she first greeted us and after she found out we had ordered some food at the bar. And then she disappeared for a while and we saw her in some heated discussion with the bar staff. Overall, we were uncomfortable with the whole situation and kept wondering whether we did something wrong.
In the end, our server did eventually come back when we were almost done with the appetizers we had ordered at the bar. We ordered some more food and drinks, and tried to keep things light and make her feel better. But looking back at the situation, I feel a little cheated out on the experience, since we were made to feel pretty uncomfortable as though we did something wrong, and like we had to appease our server. If ordering food at the bar and moving to the restaurant afterwards is not appropriate, I wish it had been conveyed to us at the outset. We could have sat at the bar area, no problem. I had specifically asked about this to the hostess before going up and ordering, and the people there were all saying it was totally fine.
Since our server took our order late, we ended up taking that food to go and just finished our apps and drinks. We didn't really let the experience ruin our night and we had a good time. But I'm just thinking back on the night as I'm writing the review and cringing.
Pepperoni Pizza
This was really, really good. I'd totally get this again. I really wan't expecting for pizza to be so good here. Definitely a keeper.
Boneless Buffalo Wings
I had much higher expectations for this one... Unfortunately it was sub-par. It was very buffalo sauce heavy. This is the type of wings that I would request sauce on the side. I'm not sure that I would order this again, but if I did, I'd definitely ask for the sauce on the side.
Whiskey Burger
Just as good as I remembered. Very nice burger with bursting floavors. Keeper!
House Belgian White - ok
Morgan Terr Moon - good
Alvarado Street Mai Tai - awesome. Actually, I think I might have confused this one with the Morgan Terr Moon - one was better than the other, but I can't really remember which way it went.
Overall, would I go back?
Yes, I love the vibes here and the food. And really enjoyed the service other times we've been. Hostess and bartenders were great and amazing. Even our server this night was nice enough. Just uncomfortable a tad. But miscommunication happens, and we can all get annoyed at times. Just take one more beer and don't let things like that ruin the night!
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previous: 8/2025
Love the vibes inside, familiar yet new. Clean and comfortable, just what we were hoping to get after a long day.
Kale salad w chicken
The salad was ok, and I ate everything. With that said, it was salty. There was too much dressing on the salad, and too much seasoning on the chicken. And the chicken was more dry than I care for. But presentation was beautiful and the veggies were fresh. Maybe ask for dressing on the side?
Whiskey burger
Great flavors. This was a thick piece of burger. And the fries that came with were great. Hubby enjoyed it and saved half for lunch the next day. He could have eaten the whole thing, and it took some self control, but he said it was satisfied with the half portion.
3 tacos
The Korean Chicken taco was apparently hard to share - because it was too good lol. Friends were sharing and didn't really want to. Not sure about the other two flavors cuz i was too busy eating my own food, but the tacos looked pretty good.
Ommegang rainbow IPA
Legit IPA! Awesome! But quite expensive. I guess I'm getting used to California prices.